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FAMILY OFFER £100,000 REWARD TO FIND JOHN PALMER’S KILLER “Every victim of crime, irrespective of their past or reputation, deserves justice”: police

HREE years on from the murder of John Palmer in the garden of his Brentwood home, Essex police are renewing their appeal for information. It comes as the Palmer family, with the support of Crimestoppers, offers a £100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for Mr Palmer ’s murder. Police believe it was a contract killing. Well-known Tenerife businessman, Mr Palmer, 65, was at his home in Sandpit Lane, South Weald in Brentwood on Wednesday, June 24th, 2015, when he was murdered. Mr Palmer had been burning rubbish in the garden, in an area not covered by CCTV. At around 5.18pm, he was captured on CCTV at his property using a ride-on vehicle to transfer rubbish to the area where he was burning it. At around 5.30pm, police believe the killer entered the garden over the fence and shot Mr Palmer six times. After being shot, Mr Palmer managed to walk a short distance towards the house before collapsing. This was also not covered by CCTV. His body was discovered in the garden by his son’s then girlfriend at around 5.30pm.

Paramedics arrived at the scene and spent around 30minutes attempting to resuscitate him. At 6.23pm, Essex Police was notified by the East of England Ambulance Service of a sudden death. Initially, the death was treated as non-suspicious. A post-mortem examination on June 29th was stopped when additional injuries were identified and it appeared the cause of death could be suspicious. A forensic post-mortem examination was subsequently carried out on June 30th which established that Mr Palmer had been shot six times. “Mr Palmer’s murder bears all the hallmarks of a contract killing,” say Essex police. Detectives believe a hole found in a garden fence of the property near to the incinerator suggests the killer may have been watching Mr Palmer, possibly in the days leading up to his death. Since then a lengthy and complex investigation has been carried out by specialist detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate. Mr Palmer had a long cri-

minal history in both the UK and Europe and had been the subject of numerous media reports about his activities. At the time of his death, he was shortly due to stand trial for real estate fraud in Tenerife. In investigating this murder the directorate has: explored a number of hypotheses; closely examined Mr Palmer’s criminal history and associations in the UK and abroad; gathered evidence and intelligence in the UK and abroad; taken hundreds of witness statements, traced 85 vehicles, explored more than 1,400 documents and pursued more than 700 lines of enquiry. “To date no-one has been brought to justice but we remain committed to solving this murder,” said a spokesman for the police. Senior Investigating Officer DCI Stephen Jennings of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: “We have spent the last three years exploring all elements of Mr Palmer’s life, his past and his associations.” “This has been a complex and lengthy investigation, during which we have explored more than 700 lines of enquiry and taken hundreds of witness statements.” “The fact that we believe Mr

Palmer ’s murder was a contract killing has brought further challenges in that potential witnesses or those with information have possibly avoided contacting the police for fear of reprisals.” “Before Mr Palmer’s death, and during the course of this investigation, there has been lots of speculation in the media about his connections to organised criminals, specific high profile crimes, suggestions that he was a police informant and further speculation that charges brought against him in Tenerife were about to be dropped. “There is every possibility that those in the criminal fraternity believed this speculation.” “There is also every possibility that the answer to solving Mr Palmer’s murder lies within the underworld.

“There are undoubtedly people who move within those circles who have information that could help us. I would ask those people to remember Mr Palmer has left behind a grieving family who are desperate for answers.” “Regardless of Mr Palmer’s past or associations, he was murdered in cold blood at his own home. Every victim of crime, irrespective of their past or reputation, deserves justice.” “We remain committed to this investigation and we will relentlessly pursue all those involved in all types of serious and organised criminality. “If anyone does have information we can reassure you that the Crimestoppers charity operates completely independently of the police and all information given to them is anonymous and treated in the strictest con-

fidence. “If you have information now is the time to do the right thing and come forward.” Detectives are also continuing to appeal for information about a man and woman seen near to Mr Palmer’s home the day before the murder. A man was also seen in Weald Country Park, which is next to Mr Palmer’s home at 5.50pm on the day he was shot. He was white, in his early 20s, around 5ft 10in tall, of slim build and had short dark blonde hair. He was wearing light blue jeans and a light coloured baggy sweat top. Anyone who believes they have any information about the murder of Mr Palmer can call Essex Police on 101( if in the UK). Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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July start for 24-month project on Los Cristianos promenade

ORK is to start in July on repairing and upgrading the Los Tarajales promenade in Los Cristianos.

Arona council says it will allow residents and visitors to enjoy one of the public spaces of the municipality with the most potential but also the most deteriorated. The project forms part of the municipal action plan to enhance the Arona coastline. It will involve an investment of 305,000 euros. “The state of this promenade had become a reason for complaint from residents and businesses who had watched with impotence the deterioration of an area with a high potential as a public and tourist space, which made its reform a priority for the current government group,” said a council spokesman. Arona council and Tenerife Cabildo are carrying out the rehabilitation as a joint venture. The first phase is between the Casa del Coronel and the hotel H10 Big Sur. With a term of execution of 24 months, the project will benefit the promenade and access to it through calle Coronel. At present, the surface presents several deficiencies and is out of keeping with the rest of Los Cristianos. In addition, there are numerous obstacles, narrowing of the path, buildings which obstruct access to the sea and poor accessibility generally. “The aim of this comprehensive action is to recover for Arona a public space of high quality, with an appropriate aesthetic, a continuous and accessible pedestrian promenade and adequate connections that allow access to the coast,” says the council. There will also be major attention to the street furniture, lighting and signage. It will also be made fully accessible to the disabled with ramps and no stairs.

HERE was another tragedy on Tenerife’s roads when a car driven by a 35-year-old woman left the road and smashed into a street light.

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LOS TARAJALES

Woman dies after car hits street light

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The accident happened at 7.20am on June 21st on the TF152 km 5. Ctra. General del Norte in the municipality of Tacoronte. Tenerife firemen were called to the scene because the woman was trapped in the wreckage. Medics found there was nothing they could do to save her life because of the injuries received.

Man who drowned may have fallen on rocks

man who drowned in Fuerteventura may have fallen into the sea whilst walking over rocks, it is believed.

A canoeist found his body floating in the water off the beach of Costa Calma in the municipality of Pájara. The German man was identified thanks to the bracelet of the hotel complex in which he was staying. He was wearing hiking shoes which led to the theory that he might have been out rambling and stumbled on rocks. It is understood he was in his 60s and was travelling alone.

Drug arrests at airport

WO men have been arrested at Tenerife’s north airport for drug trafficking.

The suspects, aged 36 and 30, are both of Spanish nationality. They were spotted in the airport parking lot and during a search of their vehicle, police found 12 grams of hashish, three grams of cocaine, two blue pills, 700 euros in cash and a mobile phone. The action was developed by national police of the Tenerife North Airport and La Laguna police.

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NEW CONTRACT

Puerto’s Mayor pledges green area improvements

major improvement has been promised to the green areas of Puerto de la Cruz following the award of a new maintenance contract.

The Mayor, Lope Afonso says the better service will be more in keeping with what a tourist town deserves. The governing body is recommending the contract goes to Green Zone Garden Center, SLU, for 1.6 million euros a year. Twelve proposals from the company were studied and the council felt it fulfilled all the requirements established in the technical specifications. It will go ahead unless there are any objections. General services councillor, Angel Montañés said: “We are sure residents will enjoy an environment according to the importance of our municipality, with a service respectful of the environment and sustainable, both economically and environmentally.” The new contract will allow

the municipality to have a considerable annual investment in seasonal planting and replacement of plant elements,

managing all plant waste (private and public) in a sustainable manner and a significant investment in irrigation systems .

Firemen free youngster from ball machine!

HERE was an unusual call-out for firemen in Puerto de la Cruz when a young child got into an unfortunate predicament.

Somehow, the youngster managed to get his hand trapped in a ball vending machine and no-one could get him free. Members of the Tenerife Fire Brigade Consortium, based in the La Orotava park, were called out to intervene following the incident in a restaurant located on Calle Las Arenas. The crew had to dismantle the machine and managed to release the child. Police and medics also attended.

Beach trips made simple

SHARED TAXIS

local council in the north of Tenerife is once again helping local people and visitors to make the most of its famous beach.

Thousands flock to El Socorro in Los Realejos every summer and the authority wants to avoid unwanted traffic jams. Councillors are urging visitors to take advantage of the special bus service or a shared taxi scheme known as “De 4 en 4”. From now until the middle of September, the bus line 546

will be put in service from Realejo Alto to El Socorro, via San Agustín, Realejo Bajo and San Vicente. The shared taxi service will run from the stops of Avenida de Los Remedios, Plaza de García Estrada or Las Flores in San Agustín and the area of El Puente. Provided there are four occupants, the price per person from authorised stops

is 1.40 euros or 1.65 euros per person from the stop of Avenida de Remedios under Plaza Viera and Clavijo. The Mayor of Los Realejos, Manuel Domínguez said: “We are aware that our most idyllic place in the municipality for these summer months is El Socorro beach, an area with a limited number of vehicles, so we must promote this initiative year after year in order to avoid unwanted jams.”

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GOLDEN MILE

SAND EXPANDED

Los Guios beach reopens after first refurbishment phase

HE beach of Los Guíos, located in Los Gigantes, has reopened after the completion of the first phase of the recovery works.

The project has been funded in its entirety by Santiago del Teide council with an investment of 135,000 euros. The Mayor, Emilio Navarro, as well as the councillor for tourism, Luz Goretti Gorrín, and the councillor for works and services, Guillermo Évora supervised the reopening of the beach. In this first phase of the works, the wall placed as a protection measure and the corresponding reinforcement of the slope was demolished, as well as the elimination of the kiosk with the objective of expanding the sand area of this beach, so unique and of great importance for the town. After the summer, work will begin on the second phase by the Cabildo de Tenerife included in the framework of the Insular Programme “Tenerife and the Sea” and consist, among other actions, in the conditioning and embellishment of the pedestrian access to the beach of Los Guíos.

Pioneering new park will allow disabled children to play A

RONA has started the construction of its first fully inclusive playground in Playa de las Américas.

This new playground will be located on Avenida Las Américas and will house playground structures, swings and play equipment designed for use by children with mobility problems. Next to it, an exercise space will be set up. This will be the first playground adapted for

New-look plaza has unique “decontaminating” paving GREEN PROJECT

HE plaza of San Jerónimo is the first in La Laguna to feature a pavement that decontaminates.

The local council’s department of works and infrastructure has completed the remodelling of this Taco space in a project agreed upon with residents. Mayor José Alberto Díaz explained that in addition to the new pavement, pioneer in the municipality, they had installed new banks, new bins, a new children’s area for children up to the age of six and above all, improved accessibility in the area of the church. The new pavement has the characteristic of combating pollution through a process called photocatalysis that is activated by natural or artificial light, similar to the photosynthesis of plants, transforming the polluting gases that are in urban areas into products that are safe for health as well as reducing its impact on the environment. Another feature of this new floor is that it has unlimited activity, with consequent savings. The remodelling of the Plaza de San Jerónimo has meant an investment of less than 140,000 euros.

children with disabilities and mobility problems using, for example, wheelchairs and that until now had no space in a municipality that has made accessibility one of its main flags. The works are part of Arona’s pledge to renovate 24 parks in the municipality, plus the creation of three completely new ones in a state of deterioration. All this is framed in the #AronaAvanza programme, promoted by the Mayor, José Julián Mena. This new children’s playground accessible to all children will be located on Avenida Las Américas, in the heart of the so-called “Golden Mile”, on a plot of 2,900 square metres and financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) ) for the promotion of the open

commercial areas of the Canary Islands. It will have six playground equipment: adapted swings, labyrinth, spring sets and a large play structure that allows its use with a wheelchair. The project also includes the placement of a rubber pavement especially designed for children for its resistance and anti-slip, and an enclosure railing, necessary for the proximity of the new park to cars. Sr. Mena explained that “we are in full renovation of all the playgrounds of the nuclei of our municipality, but none of them was fully adapted for use by girls and boys with functional diversity, those that must be taken into account when implementing our policies, especially in an Arona that has made a banner of inclusion and accessibility”.

He added: “ Without a doubt, a problem with which many children and their families, as well as the tourists who visit us and who present the same reality, is the lack of spaces for adapted games, an issue in which we are working intensely and in which this park is an important step.” Councillor for works, José Luis Gómez, said: “We are carr ying out an important renovation of the parks throughout the municipality and we had to take a step in the inclusion in these areas as we have given in projects such as the pedestrian walkway of Los Cristianos or Las Vistas beach, which is one of the largest adapted tourist public spaces in Europe. It is essential that we think of all our residents and also of those who visit us.”

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OLD SCHOOLS

Buzanada to get its own cultural centre for first time

WORKING ABROAD

Professionals share experiences for the good of Tenerife

ENERIFE Cabildo is promoting a pioneering initiative that will allow local people who develop their professional activity outside of the island to share experiences.

new cultural centre is to take shape in Buzanada to meet a long-standing demand from local residents.

Arona council has awarded the drafting of the project which will see the expansion and reform of the so-called “old schools” which will become a large multifunctional space. It will accommodate computer tooms, audiovisual, training and rehearsal rooms for music and dance activities, among others. This will be the first time Buzanada will have a cultural centre. The project will be accompanied, in addition, by the reform of the annexed plaza and the construction of a playground. The “old schools” are some old constructions of the area that had educational use until a new teaching centre was built and they were abandoned. After the drafting of the project, the bidding process of the works will begin. The project will be completed with the reform of the adjoining square and with the construction of a children’s park, which will complement the existing one in the town, as well as the installation of biosaludable devices for sports activities.

The Mayor of Arona explained that “the priority of this group of government in the last three years has been the development of infrastructures in poor condition and the creation of new ones to improve the quality of life of the municipality and of our residents. We have done it in all the nuclei, but, without a doubt, Buzanada was one of those which most needed our attention.”

President of the Cabildo, Carlos Alonso presented “Tenerife forward”, a new communication channel between the community of Tenerife residents who work outside the island for professional reasons or others that, although they maintain their residence in Tenerife. Sr. Alonso said “Tenerife forward” was part of the Cabildo’s strategy of getting the island to succeed successfully in the economy and in the globalised world, especially through participation of the people who have the greatest link with the island. Sr. Alonso was accompanied in the presentation of two of Tenerife residents who are already in the “Tenerife forward” community, Francisco Santos-Padrón, who has

been working for more than 20 years in the United Nations, and Manuel MartínezFresno, an international consultant residing in the United States. They believe “Tenerife forward” is a brilliant project because it allows those people who have been born on the island to contribute and connect “with Tenerife thanks to their work and responsibilities.” At the moment, the initiative has the support of 15 members - residing in Pitsburgh, Miami, London, New York, Chicago, Madrid and the Netherlands of different professions such as researchers, conductor, engineer, marketing specialists, entrepreneurs or university professors. To this list will be gradually adding other Tinerfeños who

want to participate in the initiative and contribute their

talent and experience in favour of Tenerife

Police warning over fake 112 scam

OLICE have issued a warning about a scam circulating in the Canaries about a new emergency telephone number.

They say it is false and should be ignored. The message is being relayed via WhatsApp in Spanish and alleges that the 112 number has been replaced with 088. Canary police say this is NOT true and that 112 remains the only emergency number in the archipelago. The message urges all those who receive it to send it on to others. “Don’t send it on, ignore it,” said a police spokesman.

Santa Cruz market receives Gold Medal

ANTA Cruz has granted its Gold Medal to the Market of Our Lady of Africa. The Mayor announced the distinction on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of La Recova and its “deep ties” with the city.

The decree states that during such a long history, the Market has become an emblem of the city and that it has been a “symbol of the opening of Santa Cruz, which at that time transferred the natural limit of the Santos ravine, which allowed better communication with the port and with the interior of the island “. “In addition to being a point of food distribution of fresh products, the Market Our Lady of Africa was established from the beginning as a meeting point and has managed to adapt to the new times with a varied offer, not only commercial, but also gastronomic, cultural and social,” said José Manuel Bermúdez. In this regard, the decree emphasizes that La Recova, open and hospitable, “is a symbol of what this city offers to its residents and to all who visit us.” In addition, reference is made to its values from the architectural point of view, “which are indisputable; its porticoed courtyard, the entrance arch and the Mudejar tower, according to the design of the architect José Enrique Marrero Regalado, give it a unique personality and today constitute a hallmark of the city. “

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BLACK TUESDAY

Three women die in two separate accidents on Tenerife roads

T was a Black Tuesday on the roads in Tenerife when three women died in two separate accidents.

One of the woman, aged 67, died when she was hit by a car in Los Realejos whilst just ten minutes later, the other two women died in a crash on the road that runs between El Médano and Los Abrigos. The incidents happened on June 19th. The first accident occurred in Los Realejos just after 6pm. The 112 emergency control centre received a report to say that a woman had been involved in a collision with a car in calle Puldón Natero in the Cruz Santa area. Police and medics rushed to the scene and on their arrival, found the victim was in cardiopulmonary arrest. Despite advanced and prolonged resuscitation, they were unable to revive her and she was declared dead. The second accident happened at 6.10pm on the TF-643 La Mareta, before La Tejita in the municipality of Granadilla and involved a full frontal collision between a car and a van. Both women who died were of Cuban nationality. One was aged 72 and the other

Three hurt in TF-1 crash

HREE people were injured after one vehicle overturned on the TF-1 near San Isidro and another car crashed into it.

A 57-year-old man needed hospital treatment for a back trauma and a 30-year-old woman also suffered a neck injury. The third person injuured was 40-year-old man who hurt his shoulder and an arm but did not need to go to a medical centre. The accident happened in the early afternoon near the San Isidro turn in Granadilla. Firefighters were called out but found no-one was trapped inside either vehicle. The accident caused tailbacks on the motorway and a road maintenance crew had to be called in to remove the wreckage.

Man suffers first degree burns

46-year-old man suffered first-degree burns on his face and hands and intoxication due to moderate smoke inhalation in a fire in La Laguna. 45. A four year old child also received moderate injuries and was taken to hospital in Santa Cruz. A 68-year-old man was also slightly hurt and needed treatment in the south. Tenerife firefigters, the police, Civil Guard and Canary Urgency Service all attended, together with a local road crew. Doctors said when they arrived, one of the women was already dead and there was nothing they could do to save her. The 67-year-old woman was in cardiopulmonary arrest and they tried for some time to

revive her but without success. Firefighters had to cut both women free from the

wreckage. Only one of the occupants of the van needed treatment.

The incident happened in a property on the Camino El Portezuelo just before midnight. Medics, firefighters and police all attended. The man was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

SPECIAL HOMAGE

Sculpture featuring pair of shoes has its place in history

AN Juan de la Rambla has unveiled an unusual statue to pay homage to its past. It features a pair of shoes!

In the first decades of the 20th century, the municipality was known for the production and export of footwear, with more than 20 shoemakers and two factories. The local council, together with the cultural association Martín Rodríguez, wanted to pay tribute to these craftsmen whose products became known throughout the island. In fact, such was the recognition of the shoemakers that the poet Pedro García Cabrera in his work “Vuelta a la Isla” used this profession as the central axis of the poem dedicated to the municipality. The monument has been designed by the sculptor Moisés Afonso and is situated in Calle Estrecha. Ángel Martín Falcón, from the cultural association Martín Rodríguez, remembered his own father, a famous shoemaker who “for years has conveyed respect for work and commitment to clients. He and the young men met in the shoe shop for the famous daily gatherings, except Mondays, which were sacred because there was no work, it was the day of rest. “ The shoemakers lived their glorious time during the decades between the 30s and 50s of the 20th century, dedicating mostly production to clothing and work shoes.

NO REPAIRS

Punta de Teno anger over pier

N urgent call is being made to fix the pier at Punta de Teno as soon as possible amid claims that all resources are being put into Masca instead. The Club Nautico association says launching a ship in this location is “like an odyssey ” because of the amount of displaced stones. Members claim a promise of action was made two years ago but nothing has been done. Locals are annoyed that work is going on in Masca to

repair the jetty and heliport and believe this area is being favoured because of its tourism appeal. The association says Punta de Teno feels abandoned and little by little, the pier is disappearing into the sea after ten years of pressing for repairs.

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WARNING SIGNS

City urges swimmers to use beaches with lifeguards

WIMMERS tempted to enjoy the delights of the more remote beaches of Santa Cruz are being urged to take extra special care or use the ones recommended by the city council. The authority says it would advise people to favour the areas which have lifeguards. Seventh deputy mayor and councillor for the environment, Carlos Correa said 95 per cent of bathers regularly visit beaches with rescue services such as Las Teresitas, Las Gaviotas, Roque de Las Bodegas, Almáciga and Benijo, where this type of protection is given. In all those places where there is a greater risk for bathers, the council says visitors must take heed of the advice, mainly due to the characteristics of the accesses, the conditions of the sea or the lack of protection service. Signs will be put up telling bathers about the potential risk they take and appealing for their responsibility. Sr. Correa said the council, through the Unit of the Natural Environment (UMEN), has developed a rigorous study in

which the danger that access to certain points of the coast that does not have the declaration of bath zone is evaluated. “This is an exhaustive security analysis that recommends but it does not prohibit. It is simply about giving information and alerting to the risks they are facing, never to alarm the population, “ he said. Santa Cruz this summer has a total of five beaches with lifeguards. “In all these beaches there are material and human resources, through the corresponding rescue service, which has been increased in recent years. Our goal is to work for the safety of swimmers and to warn of those areas where, for permanent or circumstantial reasons such as detachments, insecurity in the accesses or state of the sea, a risk is posed to human life.”

THREE PROJECTS

Santa Cruz to become first city with 100 per cent sustainable road

ANTA Cruz is to allocate 13 mil lion euros to help improve roads in the city.

The Government Board recently approved a credit supplement to relaunch the financing of three investments. They are aimed at the improvement of public transport, the environment and the state of the surface and environment of the roads during 2018. Eight deputy mayor and councillor for finance, Juan José Martínez, expressed his respect that “with this credit supplement, which must be approved by the municipal district, Santa Cruz strongly pushes ahead investment into three projects of great relevance to the city and for the population.” In the first place, Sr. Martinez valued “the constant process of improving public transport in the capital; on this occasion,

with the acquisition of 28 new buses, more efficient, respectful to the environment and with new benefits for the user, which represents an investment of eight million euros.” Four million euros of this credit will be used to streamline

the execution of works of asphalting and repaving the public roads of the municipality which need it. Sr. Martinez said: “ The programme of resurfacing and repaving is a ver y ambitious project that the city

Teide visitor taken ill

German man’s visit to Mount Teide ended in a helicopter rescue when he was taken ill.

The tourist was on a bus when he became unwell and an emergency call was made to the 112 service. Medics said the 73-yearold’s health problem was “moderate” but he became very agitated. He was stabilised at the scene before being airlifted to hospital.

council develops in the five districts, both with its own funds and within the framework of the Insular Plan of Cooperation with the Insular Council.” More than 1.5 million euros will also be used for a pioneering project in the Canaries to convert Anaga Avenue into the first large urban road that is 100 per cent sustainable from an energy point of view. “This year, Santa Cruz will be the first Canary city to have a sustainable road entirely within a 3.5 kilometre area between the Palmetum and Paso Alto, which will be nourished exclusively by renewable energies with the consequent reduction of emissions of dioxide from carbon to the atmosphere, “ the finance councillor explained. This specific credit of 13.5 million euros is due to good housekeeping and will not affect other planned projects.

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“UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE”

Six months of work to improve Los Gigantes tourist area

VIOLENT ROBBERY

Poker “debt” leads to car in ravine! P

OLICE in Tenerife arrested three men after a high-end car found at the bottom of a barranco in Adeje was pushed there because of an unpaid poker debt.

ANTIAGO del Teide council has announced its intention to carry out major improvement works to several streets around the cliff areas of Los Gigantes. The initial phase has started with the official drafting of the project to correct deteriorated facilities. The work will include underground installations, landscaping, sanitation, provision of urban furniture and other needs typical of the public spaces located in areas of tourist interest. It is scheduled to last for

six months, with a tender budget amounting to 62,060, 00 euros allocated. Rehabilitation works will be carried out at Tamara Street, Las Adelfas Street, El Pino Street, El Hibisco Street and Avenida José González Forte; all of them located in the tourist area of Acantilado de los Gigantes. “The works to be executed

The trio, all Italian, were accused of extortion and robbery with violence. It’s alleged that the professional poker play refused to pay 15,000 euros lost during a game because he said the others had cheated. The men arrested are aged between 39 and 43. Police said the three men robbed the man’s car, using violence to do so, and then pushed it down the ravine. The investigation of the National Police began in early June after the victim’s complaint and concluded a week last Friday with the arrest of the three men.

in each of the streets involved will focus on generating a unique and attractive enclave for the tourist,” said a council spokesman. Street furniture will be renewed or adapted, as will signs and lighting. Special use will be made of landscaping to add to the quality of the area. It is also planned to

improve the narrowness of some of the streets, lack of visibility, the bad state of the streets with access to La Buganvilla plaza and the excessive appearance of litter bins, among others. The council says this is their attempt to adapt and provide the highest quality to one of the most important tourist areas of the municipality.

Tourist falls on rocks

ENERIFE firefighters were called in after a man slipped and fell from rocks on a beach in Los Cristianos.

The accident happened at Los Tarajales in the early evening and also brought emergency medics and the police to the scene. The man, aged 51, suffered a hip injury described as moderate and once stabilised, he was taken to hospital.

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ACTION PLAN

Puerto aims to become an “intelligent tourist destination”

NEW SERVICE

Arona sets specific days for collection of waste equipment

ESIDENTS and visitors to Arona are being urged to help look after their environment by learning more about waste and its collec-

tion.

As part of the campaign, the local council is introducing a

UERTO de la Cruz is aiming to become an “Intelligent Tourist Destination”.

An agreement has been signed with the State Mercantile Society to the Management of Innovation and Tourism Technologies, SAMP (SEGITTUR). The campaign will consist of an audit of the destination, from which a diagnosis will be obtained on the initial situation aimed at becoming an intelligent destination. An action plan would then be developed that includes all the improvements that the destination must make in the four fields of innovation, technology, sustainability and

accessibility. The agreement was signed by the Mayor, Lope Afonso, and the president of Segittur, Fernando de Pablo. They were accompanied by tourism councillor, Dimple Melwani, and Carlos Romero, Director of Research, Development and Tourism Innovation Segittur. Sr. Afonso said turning Puerto de la Cruz into a Smart Tourist Destination would produce a tourist city prepared to successfully face the challenges and transformations posed by the new economic, social and technological

environment. Digital transformation is seen as one of the fundamental pillars to be more competitive and reach new profiles of travellers. In this sense, the Department of Tourism has been working for a few months on a pioneering project of tourist intelligence system with the Foundation of the University of La Laguna which was presented at the end of last year. The ‘Smart Destination’ distinction already has enormous recognition and is generating great expectations both inside and outside of Spain. More and more destinations are requesting to join the project.

Police seize elephant foot used as stool

GENTS of the Civil Guard belonging to the Service of Nature Protection (Seprona) of Playa de las Américas have seized an elephant’s foot, used as a stool, in a house located in Callao Salvaje.

Bearing in mind that elephants are a protected species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the agents proceeded to make the corresponding arrest warrant and report the finding to the authorities. The Civil Guard recalls that the CITES Convention covers both living specimens and their products and parts, which, given their degree of protection. This restricts their trade not just over sales but the offer, transfer or exhibition of the specimens. In addition, on February 16th, the ‘Spanish Plan of Action against Illegal Traffic and International Furtivism of Wild Species’ was approved, which will give priority to the conservation of endangered species of fauna and flora. This plan contemplates a set of 26 specific measures and among the most important measures is the reinforcement of the inspection and control actions of the transit of wild species and the empowerment of the prosecution of crimes on the wild fauna and flora.

specific day for the collection of larger goods in the various districts. Until now, Arona had an “on demand” service to collect equipment with householders having to phone to make an arrangement. Others just leave items, which could be anything from chairs to the kitchen sink, next to the bins. In order to get rid of this “blot on the landscape”, the council will now autom-

atically collect bulkier goods on pre-arranged days. These are Mondays in Arona centre, Valle San Lorenzo and Cabo Blanco. Tuesdays in Buzanada, Chayofa and La Camella, Wednesdays in Guaza, Las Galletas, El Fraile and Costa del Silencio, Thursdays in Guargacho, La Estrella and Las Rosas and Fridays in Las Américas and Los Cristianos. The days of collection in smaller cores will be those that correspond to the town of which they are part. The environment department is also meeting with residents as part of the

campaign “Arona + Clean” which is also involving schools. There will be a travelling exhibition and information stands. The waste collection service has also been increased by 48 people. The Mayor of Arona, José Julián Mena said: “Although there is still a long way to go, the waste collection service has undergone a great improvement in the last three years, but to move forward, we must involve our own residents in the care of the environment, respect for schedules, use of containers at scheduled times, knowing how to properly separate waste, etc.”

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“CONSTANT WORK”

Puerto presented with its two Blue Flags

MONARCH IMPACT

Tenerife sees drop in British holidaymakers but boost in domestic tourism

OMESTIC tourism in Tenerife grew by 4.1 per cent in the first four months of the year, which is a total of 319,436 visitors in the period.

HE Association of Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC) has delivered the blue flags of Playa Jardín and San Telmo,

The presentation took place during a ceremony held in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. After the deliberation of the international jury, the two beaches of Puerto de la Cruz received this annual award, which highlights the excellence of its waters and facilities and the hygienicsanitary measures put in place by the council. Puerto de la Cruz becomes one of the few municipalities that brings together two blue flags on its two beaches, recognising the quality of the waters and bathing areas, its environmental and safety management, as well as its services and facilities. Councillor for beaches, Javier González said: “To have the two blue flags in Playa Jardín and San Telmo is the result of constant improvements. It is good news for residents who can enjoy their beaches with total peace of mind and will undoubtedly be a great draw for tourists.”

“The national market continues to record good results, especially tourism in the peninsula, the main driver of this growth with a 5.6 per cent increase from January to April,” says the vice president and insullar councillor of tourism, Alberto Bernabé. Regarding the general data for Tenerife, the Receptive Tourist Statistics of the Cabildo

“NO PROGRESS”

Heart-friendly pledge disappoints in La Laguna

A Laguna has been criticised for failing to meet a pledge made two years ago to become a heart-friendly municipality.

The Popular Party says the lack of progress is “lamentable” and is disappointed that the Canary Islands does not have an overall plan either. It is calling for “all necessary actions” in coordination with the Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canar y Islands and Cabildo, according to approved international and national protocol “We have talked and talked about a space where you have the necessary elements to assist a person in the first moments after a cardiac arrest and it is a normal citizen who normally attends this type of pathology,” said Popular

spokesman, Antonio Alarcó. “Deaths due to cardiorespiratory arrest represent a problem of the first magnitude for public health and it is estimated that each year there are more than 25,000 people who are a subsidiar y of cardiopulmonar y resuscitation (CPR) in our country, which is equivalent to an average of one cardiac arrest every 20 minutes.” Sr. Alarcó said there was an urgent need to carr y out training plans for citizens and the development of action protocols for urgent health care. According to the motion, this problem causes four times

more deaths than traffic accidents and 85 per cent of non-traumatic sudden deaths have a cardiac origin, which more than justifies the implantation of cardioprotected spaces. Sr. Alarcó also lamented that the Canary Islands do not yet have, in the 21st century, with a Health Emergency Plan, something that he described as “scandalous” and “regrettable”.

registered in the first quarter a total of 1,823,459 tourists, a figure 0.5 per cent lower than the same period of 2017. Those staying in hotels dropped by by 2.1 pe rcent, although there is an increase in clients in fivestar hotels (+ 1.8%). The situation is favourable for the non-hotel sector, which increases the lodged by 2.8 per cent.

Issuing markets

The good data of the national market contrast with the decrease of 1.5 per cent of international tourism in the first four months of the year, which registers a total of 1,504,023 housed in tourist establishments in Tenerife. The British market drops 3.9

Arona presses for urgent repairs to social housing

RONA council is pressing for urgent improvements and refurbishment of 375 houses for families in need.

The local council wants the Canary Government to include the homes in Guargacho, Cabo Blanco and the centre of Arona in its official housing plan for the first time in its history. “We want our residents to have the best living conditions which is only possible through co-operation which we have always defended and which we consider fundamental for nearly 400 families in Arona,” said the Mayor, José Julián Mena. The 375 homes are distributed in five communities along four population centres but are in situations of various deterioration, including in their environment and interior/ exterior. These are, in particular, the Virgen del Carmen (Guargacho) urbanisations, with 70 homes, San Martín de Porres and Santa Rita (Cabo Blanco), with 104 and 100 homes, respectively, and the Hermano Pedro and Mazapé urbanisations (Arona Vento), with 101 homes in total. The case for protection was explained by the Mayor recently to the director of the Canary Institute of Housing, Pino de León.

per cent in the four-month period for a total of 615,193 tourists. “This market continues to be affected by the reduction of air capacity to the island after the bankruptcy of Monarch, in addition to the detours of traffic to competing destinations such as Turkey, Egypt or Tunisia,” said Sr. Bernabé. In relation to the German market, it manages to remain stable, with a slight decrease of 0.5 per cent in the accumulated months to April, which means 213,007 tourists in the period. The Belgian (+4.6%), French (+0.9%) and Dutch (+0.9%) markets have positive results. The balance of the Irish market (+18.3%), the Eastern Countries (+15.2%) and the North American tourism (+ 8.1%) is also positive in the quarter, continuing with the good results that have been registering since 2017. On the other hand, the Italian market (-3.9%) and the Russian market (-5.4%) fell, which maintained the negative trend with which they closed last year. The Nordic Islands (-4.4%) and the Swiss (-3.3%) and Austrian (-16.7) markets also decreased. Tenerife registered in the first quarter of the year 13,545,592 overnight stays (2%) and an occupation of 68.7% (-5.2%). The average stay is 7.43 days in the period (-0.11 points). As for the zonal indicators, the south of the island registered in the first quarter a decrease of 1.1 percent in the number of tourists for a total of 1,384,575 customers housed in their tourist establishments. In the case of the north, Receptive Tourism Statistics show stability and account for 333,366 tourists, which represent a slight increase of 0.5 per cent in relation to the same period of the previous year.

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PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

Invite to join Family fun with Accion pioneering del Sol surf courses J L OS Realejos is offering surfing courses for beginners of all ages on El Socorro beach.

Registrations are already open for five different fortnights in the months of July, August and September. Acting Mayor, Adolfo González and councillor for sports, Benito Dévora presented the new offer of surf initiation courses at El Socorro beach, together with director of the Canary Federation of Surf and responsible for AR2Surfproject, Adrián García. This pioneering initiative began in 2002 and has been taught through the El Socorro Surf School. The main objective is the promotion of sports practises linked to nature, familiarising the participant in the culture of surfing in the marine environment.

This year there will be five fortnights offered (July 2 to July

ULY 7th is definitely a date for your diary. A day of fun and games for humans and dogs alike.

Fun for all the family including a foam party for the children. Please come and join in the fun and support our

Foster carer We are desperately looking for a foster carer who will give the dog a home until we can find a permanent home. The dog just needs a quiet location to rest and recover from its terrible past. Please do contact us if you are interested in helping this poor dog.

Your help

13, July 16 to July 27, July 30 to August 10, August 13 to August 24 and August 27 to September 10) and two schedule options (from 10am to 11am and from 11.30am to 12:30pm), with a maximum of ten participants per round. The registration fee is 75

euros per fortnight, including sports equipment and accident and civil liability insurance. For more information and registration, email escuelaurfsocorro@gmail.com or ‘El Puntito de El Socorro’ (the booth installed on the beach avenue).

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Anglican Church of All Saints, Puerto de la Cruz

HE Diocese in Europe, of which we are a part, is an Anglican diocese that comes under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Canterbury. However, in common with all the Anglican chaplaincies in towns and cities across Europe (and in Morocco) our chaplaincy here is privileged to welcome a great variety of international visitors, as well as people from the UK. We are in fact quite a diverse collection of folk. On a Sunday morning you will hear regional accents from across the UK, as well as Spanish speakers and visitors from Scandinavia and other parts of northern Europe. We are open to anyone who wants to take part in an English language service, or who just wants to relax in the presence of God, and we aim to be a fully inclusive community. Our church is also home to the local German Lutheran congregation, who hold a service here every Sunday afternoon. I always try to go along to that, if my diar y permits, and it is lovely to be able to worship with them, despite my ropey German. And on the topic of international relations, it is confession time. I have had to admit to many people that I

worthy cause. Last week saw a very sad old almost blind dog arrive at the refuge in ver y bad condition.

don’t really have any hobbies – a six-day-a-week job doesn’t leave much time for them. But I do enjoy watching a game of football, whether in a stadium or on television. So in these weeks of the World Cup I am once again feeling that strange intermingling of incautious optimism and grinding pessimism that is the lot of every England fan. I grew up within earshot of Brighton and Hove Albion’s ground, and am still stunned that they are heading for a second season in the Premier League. Having then moved to Oxford (a typical second division team) I am well used to disappointment. But football has been a wonderful escape mechanism for me. You really can’t think of anything else when you are struggling to keep warm in an open stand in the middle of an English

winter. And while working overseas, I once travelled a long way to watch a Premier League game being shown in a huge tent somewhere in rural Tanzania. To this day my only word of Swahili is “penalt”, which we shouted with great enthusiasm. Another confession: the best day of my life was when the BBC invited me to read the football results on Radio 5’s Sports Report, alongside the late James Alexander Gordon. But that’s another story. It is lovely to be here among people of different backgrounds and outlooks. Please don’t feel that “the English church” is just for the English (or Scottish, Welsh or Irish). Everyone is welcome. Revd Dr Paula Clifford (chaplain) Tel. 922 38 40 38 Email: paulaclifford4@gmail.com

Please do call the refuge on 922778630 if you can help in any way. We are always in need of tinned dog food for our older dogs, as well as blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, and collars and leads. If you have any of the above to spare they would be very much appreciated at the refuge, or visit Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 14.00-

17.00pm and Saturdays 13.0016.00. We are situateddirectly next to the Eolica Parque exit 51b on the TF1 north bound which is after the after the El Medano junction and junction 52 south

bound . Head for the giant windmills on the coast and we are the buildings on the right hand side or email the refuge at teneriffa@ak-tiontier.org or visit our Face-book page “action tier accion del sol.

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Fundraiser for Brenda

TOGETHER FOREVER

Devoted duo need a new home

E recently had a fundraiser for Brenda after she snapped her cruciate ligament and needed surger y to fix it. The fundraiser, which took place at Polygon Bar in Los Cristianos, was very successful and we raised enough money to cover Brenda’s operation, with a little extra which will contribute to future arthritis treatment. Despite being a very complicated surgery, it went well and she is now on the road to recovery. She is currently in a foster home and it will take several weeks for her to recover completely. Nevertheless, we would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who participated and attended the fundraiser for Brenda. Our next fundraiser will be held on the 21st July at Howlin at the Moon in San Eugenio. It is sure to be a fun filled day packed with live entertainment, tombola, raffle with incredible prizes and the opportunity to purchase K9 merchandise. Come along and learn more about K9 Animal Refuge and support our lovely dogs and cats looking for new homes!

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. Also, to see daily photos of the walks that take place at K9, like the facebook page Voluntarios del Refugio K9.

Ways you can help If you wish to support K9 animal refuge and contribute towards the safe rescue and

adoption of abandoned dogs and cats of Tenerife, we would be very appreciative. There are several ways to help: you can buy our merchandise (T shirts, vests, key rings, wristbands and more) at K9, you can sponsor one of our wonderful sponsor dogs via our website, you can

donate either money via our website or in cash at our refuge or food and other items which help us look after our dogs and cats. Also, you can become a volunteer dog walker by calling us or simply popping by any day during our opening hours. Remember to keep an eye on our website or Facebook page for any fund raising events which you may like to attend. Also, why not come along to our charity shop in Alcala? Where you can buy or donate second hand items and all funds go to the animals of k9. K9 are often looking for people travelling to Germany and other locations to accompany dogs which have found new homes outside of Tenerife. If you think you can help, please contact us ASAP.

HESE two dogs, Ted and Tara, will hopefully melt your heart so much that you will want to give them a new loving permanent home, together! They do ever ything together and are “each other’s person”. Their current foster mum says it’s like there is only one dog in the house. Teddy, at the back, is a Labradoodle, with the sweetest nature, you honestly don’t know you have him. Tara, who takes care of Teddy, is beautiful, a human in a fur coat. She is a Bichon spaniel. They are both six and have been together for ever.

TIERRA BLANCA REFUGE

Shirley and Graham of Petex Tenerife are asking our readers for help: “We want them to be adopted together as we think Teddy will not do well without his Tara,” said Shirley. “They are lovely dogs and they look so alike, the same colour, the same everything. They are very well behaved and beautiful-natured dogs. “ If you want to get in touch with Shirley or Graham, please send a message or phone on 0034 666 282 275.

“Lovely girl” looks for new home T HIS lovely girl was born in December 2015. She has a kind nature and will find it difficult to find a home only due to the fact that she is a larger size dog. Three years in the refuge for a young dog is far too long. Can anybody find room for her in their home?

If you would like to adopt this adorable girl, please contact Rachel on 629 031 273. Or visit the refuge direct. Tierra Blanca is located just off the TF1 motorway, about half way between Las Americas and Santa Cruz, by the restaurant Los Chasneros, just 200m above the motorway. They do not ask for adoption fees, only a donation of food and photos to let them know how the dog is getting on in his/her new home.

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FOUR ARRESTED

Drug sales linked to association

OUR men have been arrested in Lanzarote for selling drugs to order from a shop unit.

They are allegedly linked to an association that had a local in Arrecife which was raided by police. They seized four kilos of hashish, 1.1 kilos of marijuana and 280 grams of hashish pollen, in addition to 3,100 euros in cash. The men are aged between 26 and 37, all without police records, and face proseuction for a crime against public health. The establishment was located near a public park and a primary school. Police officers set up a surveillance which revealed various individuals visiting the shop to buy drugs.

TRAVEL DISCOUNTS

“Don’t take us for a ride over prices” says Ashotel

OTELIERS in the Canary Islands are calling for the setting up of a special watchdog commission to monitor air and sea prices for fear of “being taken for a ride”. The Hotel Association of Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro wants a new Aerial Connectivity Prices Observator y created. This coincides with the imminent entry into force of the 75 per cent discount on tickets for Canarian residents between the archipelago and the peninsula.

Ashotel president, Jorge Marichal expressed the concern of the sector which had already noticed an increase in prices in the maritime sector, despite the fact that the number of passengers has grown. “Who is controlling this so it does not happen?” he asked. Sr. Marichal urged the

New university body to look at drop-out rates

SCHOOL TRANSITION

DUCATION chiefs in the Canary Islands have set up a special commission to help students make the transition from school to university.

Deputy Minister of Education and Universities of the Government of the Canary Islands, David Pérez-Dionis, chaired the first meeting at which both the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) and the University of La Laguna were represented. He described the new body as “a fundamental tool to ensure the success of university studies” and help foster the talent of young people in the Canaries. Director General of Universities, Ciro Gutiérrez said: “It was necessary to address among the different institutions the improvement of the transition of students to university, to pool a diagnosis of needs and coordinate actions that allow us to improve the performance of university students.” The team will also look at ways of reducing the dropout rate and increase the rates of retention, that is, that more and more first-year students continue their studies.

Government of the Canary Islands and the State Government to create a commission together with the tourist patrons of the archipelago and, if necessary, also with the airlines “so that we are not taken for a ride over prices.” He said that when a Canarian resident buys a plane ticket through the internet, the first question asked is whether or not they are a resident. Instead, they should be offered the ticket price and availablity and then the discount applied so they know they are getting the full amount off.

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FEDERATION’S APPEAL

SPANISH TREND

One third of Canary population gives blood

Divorce rate drops in the Canaries D

HE Spanish Federation of Blood Donors has stressed the vital importance of becoming a volunteer to help save lives.

The appeal comes as new figures show the number of blood donations in the Canary Islands last year amounted to 66,800, representing an increase of 1.67 per cent over 2016. In Spain as a whole, the number of donations in 2017 was 1,689,131, which represented a decrease of 0.93 per cent compared to a year before. The national rate of donations per thousand inhabitants is 36.27, the source points out, which indicates that the number of active donors

remains at around two million (1,990,300). In addition, 181,495 new donors have been incorporated for the first time (500 each day), of which 34.2 per cent are young people between 18 and 35 years old. Extremadura is the autonomous community with the highest rate of donations per 1,000 inhabitants (44.64), and overall figures have risen 2.60 per cent over the previous year. They are followed by Castilla y León (42.31), Asturias (40.38), Galicia (40.12) and

IVORCE and separation in the Canary Islands is on the decrease, reflecting the general Spanish trend.

País Vasco (39.27). At the other extreme are Canarias (31.69), La Rioja (32.61) and Aragón (32.67) as well as the autonomous city of Melilla, which, with an index

of 17.34, is at the bottom. The Federation reminds that donations allow doctors to save 80 lives every day in Spain and recover the health of another 375 people.

INVASIVE SPECIMENS

Raid leads to seizure of parrot and four turtles P OLICE officers proved surprise visitors during an event in Gran Canaria.

Members of the environmental group GRUMA of the Canary police seized a parrot and four “invasive” specimens of turtles which were being exhibited in Santa Brigida. The animals are listed as some of the most harmful invasive alien species on the planet, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), due to the alteration it produces in the habitat, on the species and on human health. Specifically, the species of turtles cause vegetation damage, compete with other animals of the native fauna and contribute to the spread of diseases and parasites. The Kramer parrot causes the displacement of other species due to nest competition, in addition to other damages. The police intervention was carried out as a result of the request of collaboration of the Biodiversity Service of the Canary Islands Government, who were alerted of the presence of these animals. After the inspection, the GRUMA agents issued the corresponding infraction report, regulated by Royal Decree 630/2013, of August 2, which includes the Spanish Catalogue of Invasive Alien Species, which prohibits possession, transport, traffic and trade. The agents remind that the absence of the corresponding administrative authorisation for the possession, traffic or trade of these species is classified as a serious infraction, with fines ranging from 3,001 to 200,000 euros.

The rate in the Canaries was 6.6 per 10,000 inhabitants in the first quarter of 2018, according to the data collected by the Statistics Service of the General Council of the Judiciary. Judicial processes for breaking up marriages (dissolutions, separations and divorces) in the archipelago fell by four per cent in the first quarter of 2018 with respect to the same period of 2017. The Canar y Islands registered a total of 1,413 marital breakdown processes in the first quarter of 2018 compared to 1,472 in the same period of 2017. By provinces, it was Las Palmas that registered the highest number of marital breakdown processes, a total of 745 (388 divorces agreed upon, 328 non-consensual divorces, 19 contentious separations and ten non-

contentious separations) and Santa Cruz de Tenerife 714 ( 366 consensual divorces, 289 non-consensual, seven consensual separations and 52 non-consensual separations). Separations and divorces decreased in Spain to 29,108 in the first quarter of 2018, 8.2 per cent less than in the same period of the previous year, when a total of 31,694 were registered. By autonomous communities, the highest rate of separations and divorces per 10,000 inhabitants occurred in the Valencian community, with 7.3; followed by the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, and Navarra, with 6.7; Canary Islands, with 6.6; Andalusia and Asturias, with 6.5; and Castilla la Mancha and Murcia, with 6.3. Meanwhile, the lowest registered in Galicia, with 4.4; Castilla y León, with 4.9; and the Basque Country, with 5.2.

DROWNING WOMAN

Good samaritans help woman A

nurse and lifeguard managed to revive a 45year-old woman who was pulled from the water in Fuerteventura.

The incident happened on the Esquinzo beach in Pájara and brought a range of emergency services to the scene, including the fire brigade, emergency medics, the police and Civil Guard. On their arrival, they found the woman had suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest but had been revived by the two good samaritans. She was stabilised before being transferred to the general hospital in Fuerteventura.

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CONTROLS PLANNED

New crackdown on online platforms offering illegal Canary rentals

SUMMER CAMPAIGN

La Palma urges: “Appoint lifeguards on all beaches”

new crackdown is being planned on online platforms which offer unregistered holiday homes in the Canary Islands.

Debate is currently raging over vacation rentals, with authorities all over Spain planning various limitation methods. The hotel employers’ association, Ashotel says it is concerned about the high volume of illegal housing that is offered on the internet and aims to control online platforms to avoid the dissemination of unregistered and, therefore, illegal offers. “It is easier to control the 14-15 platforms than to go directly to the 31,000 holiday homes scattered throughout the Canar y Islands,” said Ashotel manager Juan Pablo González. Only eleven per cent of holiday homes that are disseminated through online platforms in Tenerife are registered in the corresponding registry of the Island Council.

This percentage grows a bit more in the case of La Palma (31 per cent), La Gomera (44 per cent) and El Hierro (53 per cent), according to the crossreferenced data of the 2017 Promotur report and the corresponding registers of the councils. At the regional level, according to the aforementioned Promotur report, of the 131,032 beds of holiday homes published on platforms throughout the Canary Islands, only 18,440 are legalised, that is, only 14 per cent. S r. González said Ashotel does not oppose this accommodation modality but “we do not want to be imposed by models from other islands, we want to be able to choose the model that we consider best for Tenerife”. The group backs the draft of the new decree produced

the Government of the Canary Islands which sets various guidelines but leave it up to individual municipalities to add the fineprint and therefore its own controls. Meantime, an appeal has gone out to the online platforms to put in their own controls and check whether the properties advertised are properly licensed. Huge fines have already been handed out elsewhere to Airbnb and TripAdvisor for having illegal rentings on their sites and both

are planning a crackdown. “ We have 475,000 regulated tourist beds in the Canary Islands and 131,000 vacation rentals with only 14 inspectors; it is very difficult to control with such few professionals the high volume of vacation rental beds, so we appeal to the subsidiar y solidarity of the platforms so that they do not advertise unregulated offer, while we ask to reinforce the inspection,” said commented Juan Pablo González .

SOCIAL NETWORK

Las Palmas arrest as police detect child pornography ring N

ATIONAL Police have arrested 24 people and accused eight others of sharing child pornography through the social network Facebook and the Skype portal.

One of those arrested in Alicante is an evangelist pastor who claimed to have the files to “help those who had those inclinations” and a monitor of a teenage girls’ dining room who was arrested in Madrid. Of the 24 arrests, one was made in the Canary Islands, specifically in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. The investigations began after receiving the sites contacted the police about several people who exchanged this type of files. They were identified and checked and subsequent searches of their homes revealed thousands of files, videos and photographs relating to minors as victims of sexual abuse. Among the three detainees in the province of Alicante was a British citizen whose home was still unknown due to the security measures he took. After months of investigation, he was arrested in Torrevieja, where he was in possession of thousands of files relating to sexual abuse of great severity. In the province of Barcelona, a citizen of Ghana was arrested who distributed images of black girls and another of Pakistani origin who focused on gay-type child pornography. In Mallorca, a 60-year-old man was arrested after using a false profile in the social network to attract young girls.

A Palma is aiming for a summer without accidents or tragedies on its beaches and is stressing the urgent need for lifeguards.

The plea to keep local people and tourists as safe as possible is being led by the island’s Cabildo. Councillor for emergencies and citizen participation, Carmen Brito has appealed to municipal officials to hire professionals after meeting with representatives of three of these groups. “We need a greater degree of urgency and awareness of all the competent administrations, besides appealing to the responsibility of citizens, so that there are no accidents on the beaches of La Palma during the summer,” she stressed. The councillor held a meeting with representatives of the three entities that provide life-saving services in different parts of the island of La Palma: Jesús David Cabrera, from SOAC La Palma, David Bonilla, from SISEF Canarias, and Borja León, from the Red Cross.

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FIVE INJURED

POINT RECOVERY

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Fire forces evacuation Scam offered fake driving of 100 residents

62-year-old has been seriously injured in a fire in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.

He suffered second and third degree burns to his arms in the incident which happened at 9.30pm. A 57-year-old man also needed treatment for mild smoke inhalation poisoning, as did another 32-year-old man. Two other people, one man and one woman, were also hurt but declined to be taken to a health centre. The 112 emergency control centre received several calls to report a fire on the third floor of the building where residents were still inside. Firemen of Las Palmas, helped by the Red Cross, evacuated about 100 people from the interior of the building before putting out the flames and ventilating the building.

Shock warning over diabetes in Canaries S

OME 70,000 Canary residents are unaware that they have diabetes, the Federation of Diabetes Associations of the Canary Islands has warned. President of the group, Julian Gonzalez, referred in a parliamentary committee to the situation of this “pandemic”, which is causing suffering and causes a huge cost to public health. He stressed it was in the hands of political groups to “change the course “ “An integral plan of attention to diabetes in the archipelago must be prepared urgently ,” he said. Although criticising the lack of investment for this, Sr. Gonzalez said the Ministry of Health was at least working on the initial phase of this plan. He was also pleased that the

Ministry plans to create a Patient School because, he added, prevention programmes are also needed for early detection and against obesity. In this regard, he demanded that the Specific Supply Regime (REA) be adjusted because they are subsidising products “that fatten our population”. According to Sr. González’s data, diabetes causes the highest health expenditure, with 25 per cent of the total budget. In his opinion, this percentage would be higher if an exhaustive study of this pathology was carried out.

Type 2 diabetes affects 15.6 per cent of the population over 18 years of age, but 6.8 per cent of those in the Canaries, about 70,000, are unaware they have the disease and are not aware of its complications. It is also estimated that between 100 and 120 children are diagnosed with diabetes in the islands each year. The fundamental problem is that 40 per cent of the adult population is overweight or obese. Another important indicator is that diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of death in women. A study conducted with data from 13 communities reveals that in the Canar y Islands there are seven times more deaths from diabetes than in Madrid. The complications of

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diabetes include diabetic retinopathy (15 per cent), ischemic heart disease (16 per cent), neuropathies (45 per cent) and more than 54 per cent of patients undergoing dialysis have this disease. It is also the first cause of non-traumatic amputations and causes 32 per cent of transplants due to kidney failure.

WO men have been detained in Telde, GranCanaria for offering courses on the internet for the recovery of driving licence points.

The investigation followed a complaint from a man who hired the service offered for 700 euros. The course, awareness and recovery of points for the driver’s licence, was supposedly offered by a Canarian driving school and, in addition, the payment had to be made by bank transfer to a personal checking account. According to the man who paid the course fees, several weeks after having done it, an individual contacted him and, after requesting several personal data, sent him a temporary driver’s licence. The document raised the suspicions of the complainant, who could verify through the competent bodies that it was false. This led to the arrest of the two men, aged 31 and 41 and residents of Gran Canaria, as alleged perpetrators of the crimes of fraud, document forgery and usurpation.

Helicopter rescues injured hiker

HE emergency helicopter was needed to rescue a hiker who suffered a fall in La Palma.

The German woman, aged 67, was walking in the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente in El Paso. She suffered a moderate lower limb trauma and was unable to continue. She was picked up by the GES helicopter and transferred to the helisurface of the General Hospital of La Palma.

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N investigation by the National Police has resulted in the blocking of six websites offering links to football matches, movies, series, video games, computer programmes, music and books iland the identity of the people legally. The activity is believed to have brought in advertising benefits of more than one million euros. The internet pages were managed through two businesses which issued the bills and therefore concealed the real source of the income

behind it. In addition, with the aim of hindering their identification and police, they used different servers from Spain, France and Canada. The two people from the same family responsible for the companies were arrested in

Madrid for an offence against intellectual property and three properties were searched in Alicante and Madrid. During these, 14 hard drives, three mobile phones and a laptop were seized. The investigation began in July 2016 when a representative of the National Professional Football League filed a complaint against an unauthorised website. One of the websites alone brought in 839,951 euros.

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Pleasure boats and Gang smuggled Albanians into UK via jet skis to be checked by Civil Guard Eurotunnel

OLICE have smashed a peopletrafficking gang which smuggled Albanians into the UK through the Eurotunnel or Channel ferries.

Fourteen people have so far been arrested for alleged crimes against the rights of foreign citizens, as well as for drug trafficking. They include the head of the organisation who had tried eight times to get into Britain before deciding to settle in Spain. “He used his home in the town of Piélagos (Cantabria) to lodge the Albanian citizens on a temporary basis, as well as another property in Santander,” said a police spokesman. After a short stay, they were stowed away in locked lorries under the cover of darkness to travel to the UK via the ports of Santander and Santurce. On other occasions, motorhomes were used with the illegal immigrants stashed inside. The drivers were usually Spaniards who drove from Cantabria to France to reach the English Channel. They then boarded either the Calais-Dover ferry or used the Eurotunnel. “Albanian citizens who managed to get to England paid the organisation amounts that could reach up to 6,000 euros,” said the police spokesman. Police said the organisation also smuggled cocaine. In one raid in Cantabria, officers found about 300 grams of cocaine with more than 1,000 doses, as well as about 60 grams of methamphetamine. Of the 14 people arrested, nine are men and five women, aged between 19 and 51. Four are Albanians, seven are Spanish, two are from Morocco and another is from Colombia. A woman and two minors of Albanian nationals have also been placed at the disposal of the National Police pending expulsion because they are in an illegal situation in Spain.

HE Civil Guard has launched campaigns to control sports boats, recreational vessels and jet skis.

The crackdown will last until September 15th and aims to improve the safety of users, as well as bathers and people who visit the Spanish coast in the summer period. Checks will be carried out by the Provincial Maritime Services and the patrols of Ports and Coasts of the Civil Guard in a total of 20 coastal provinces. Among the actions that will be carried out is the control of

the navigability certificates, the proof of payment of the insurance premium in force and the pilot qualification corresponding to the characteristics of the vessel. Agents will also inspect establishments and businesses dedicated to this activity in order to raise awareness among professionals and sporadic users of this type of activity. During the campaign last year, the Civil Guard conducted

a total of 4,968 inspections in which 302 navigability certificates, 514 insurance policies and 304 pilot titles were controlled. ”This campaign is carried out with the aim of avoiding accidents as much as possible and increasing the safety of human life at sea. It will be carried out, in addition to coastal areas, also in inland waters, such as swamps, reservoirs or lakes, where there are also recreational activities of this type,” said a spokesman for the Civil Guard.

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Ferry crash in Ibiza shocks passengers

HE captain of a ferry which hit rocks in Ibiza may have been trying to avoid a small boat in the catamaran’s path, investigators have been

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Around 175 tourists had to be evacuated after the ship ran aground in the port of San Antonio. The passengers and crew were taken off the “Pinar del

Río” which was travelling from Denia on the Spanish mainland to the popular holiday resort of San Antonio in Ibiza after a two hour wait. The ship, 74 metres in

length, became stuck after hitting rocks and was unable to move in any direction. Families, including children and babies, were given food and drinks during a two-hour wait to be rescued. The ferry was part of the Balearia shipping line which had only just announced new services from Denia to Ibiza.

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OLICE have broken up Spain’s most active and prolific criminal network which reaped in millions through the so-called “Nigerian letters” scam.

The gang consisted of citizens of Nigerian origin settled mainly in Madrid. The leaders were in Nigeria, except for one of them who has been arrested in Malaga in this third phase. In this last stage, ten members of the organisation have been arrested, five in Madrid, four in Malaga and one more in Murcia. In addition, there are nine other people imputed. In total, this operation is concluded with 48 detainees and 13 investigated, as well as the completion of 13 raids. Nearly 40 victims of 17 nationalities and four different continents have been identified, although this amount may increase due to the fact that police are still trying to identify and locate more people who have suffered this scam. The benefit that the organisation would have

obtained through this fraud amounts to more than 6,000,000 euros. The investigation began as a result of a complaint from a German man who said that someone, posing as a US military, had requested the change to euros of a large amount of money in order to get it out of Afghanistan. Members of the organisation looked for their possible victims through social networks, studied their profiles and devised indivi-

dualised deceptions to attract them in search of a fortune they would get for helping a friend, for their good will or a stroke of luck . They were often told they had won a prize in the lottery, were the beneficiary of a large inheritance or some very profitable business, among others. When they got a response from the potential scammers, the Nigerians contacted the network members settled in Spain and passed on the

victim’s data so that they could continue with the deception. They asked them to make various payments, in various concepts, such as customs fees, payment of minutes to lawyers and notaries or payment of taxes. Victims have been identified from Japan, the United States, Slovenia, Russia, Poland, Libya, Great Britain, Canada, Italy, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Turkey, Brazil and China. Mostly people of a high economic and educational level.

Gust of wind leads to injuries for 13 paratroopers

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out the first of the operations of the “Eagle Eyes” exercise to practice oparachute launches, as well as operations to take targets and

HIRTEEN soldiers were injured after a parachute training exercise went wrong.

The accident happened at the National Training Centre in San Gregorio, in the vicinity of the city of Zaragoza. The paratroopers, Spanish and American, were making a jump with 350 other soldiers from three aircraft when they were hit by a strong gust of wind. The tactical exercise involved the Spanish VI Almo-

gávares Brigade and a battalion of the 503 US Parachute Division, stationed in Vicenza (Italy). Two soldiers suffered head injuries and one of them was knocked unconscious when he landed. Seven of the injured paratroopers were Spanish nationality and six American. The military was carrying

consolidate ground positions. Another 250 parachutists in three other planes would not jump because of the weather conditions.

ALLORCA, Ibiza, Menorca, Formentera, Barcelona, Rome and Berlin are the cities with the highest tourist rates in the EU, a new survey has revealed. A holidaymaker staying a week in a five star hotel in the Balearic Islands has to fork out 28 euros on their arrival for the so-called “eco-tax”. In a three star establishment, it is 14 euros. In Rome, you have to pay up to seven euros per night in five-star hotels while in cities such as Berlin, the tax equates to five per cent of the total cost of the accommodation. Travel search engine liligo.com says many tourists are still taken by surprise when they arrive at hotels and have to pay the extra fee, either upfront or at checkout time. “In most cities, the tax corresponds to a fixed rate per night and person while in others such as Berlin, Vienna or Amsterdam, a percentage that varies between three and five per cent of the total bill for the accommodation is appli-

ed,” saus liligo which integrates hundreds of sites (travel agencies, airlines including 70 low cost, hotel chains, reservation centres, tour operators, car rentals etc). “It should be noted that many cities do not charge children under 18 years old or have a reduced rate for them.” The travel portal says the tourist tax must be paid in person at the accommodation and in cash. In almost all countries it is virtually impossible to pay online with the reservation. “The creation of tourist rates is a growing trend that seeks to raise funds to alleviate the negative effects that tourism could have on cities. We no longer only see them in Europe but also in the United States, Latin America or Asia, “says Guillaume Rostrand, chief marketing officer of liligo.com.

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A PUERTO POINT OF VIEW

Is Puerto really flying the flag for its four beaches? Summer has officially arrived in Puerto de la Cruz

HE one season when even the locals shed their outer layers and head for the beach, weather permitting that is, of course.

And there lies the problem, unless there has been a drastic improvement between my writing this and it appearing in print I think it is safe to say that Puerto has enjoyed one of its worst spring’s on record weather wise. It has certainly lived up to that age old myth that it is always cloudy in Puerto de la Cruz and just think if this year is true to form we have a couple of months of ‘Panza de Burro’ still to look forward to. Still, although it is a very British thing to do I don’t intend to write about the weather. No, this month I thought I would pass comment on the town’s beaches. We are quite spoiled for choice in such a small town with three to choose from, or four if you count the pebble beach at the Muelle, though that is primarily the preserve of local residents, although everyone is welcome, and to be honest it is probably the safest place to swim, protected as it is by the harbour walls, I would however be a bit dubious of the water quality. So, I will concentrate on the three main beaches, Playa Martiánez, San Telmo, and the three areas which collectively make up Playa Jardin. Two of which have achieved the much coveted blue flag status for 2018. two out of three isn’t bad, and let’s be honest Playa Martiánez didn’t have a cat in hell’s chance of receiving that accolade and nor will it until it is redeveloped, but don’t worry that is all in hand, the project is in the ‘pipeline’ and has been since 2008, so don’t panic it could happen anytime soon. Playa Jardin regained the blue flag this year having lost it

in 2017 for whatever reason, it was never explained, it became the elephant in the room, nobody wanted to talk about it. It was but a temporary blip, improvements made ensured the flag was regained, so no real damage done, hang on, what improvements? San Telmo retained its status in the small beach category, which was almost a certainty, having been completely redeveloped a few years ago; it hasn’t had time to deteriorate yet. Now for a bit more detail. Playa Martiánez has not been the same since they knocked down Cafe Columbus and replaced it with the two concrete and glass monstrosities masquerading as restaurants. Thankfully these didn’t stand the test of time and have since been flattened and in their place are two gardens with endemic plants, or at least that is the theory, but like so much else it was a low budget project, or at least I hope it was given the sparseness of the planting. The beach itself has remained unchanged for years, with little more than a general tidy up carried out by members of the local equivalent of the youth training scheme. The Ayuntamiento are naturally war y of committing any money to the area whilst the aforementioned improvement project is still on the cards as that funding will obviously come out of someone else’s budget. Meanwhile Playa Martiá-

nez waits as it has for the last ten years, which is a shame as it has seen a bit of resurgence in recent years even though it has no facilities to speak of. It seems to me it has become more popular year on year as the entry fee to the nearby Lago Martiánez complex has risen. Obviously if don’t mind roughing it a bit, there are no sun beds on the beach, you can save yourself a tidy sum. Unless you want to swim, of course, then, if you haven’t got the use of a hotel pool, and with the red flag a common feature on all of Puerto’s beaches , you have no alternative to Lago Martiánez, or wait until the new Municipal Pool is built, another project lost in the pending tray .

San Telmo, the smallest of the three beach areas, a tiny rock strewn beach, a small swimming area protected by a harbour wall and a large sunbathing deck. This is a very public beach in the true sense of the word, with people lining the railings above, taking in the view. So if you are a bit shy at exposing your flesh, this beach is probably no for you. Renovated as part of the whole San Telmo regeneration project it is still relatively new, and reasonable clean, but just give it time to adjust. Just take a look over the railings to the rock face below and you will see the litter and discarded fag ends are beginning to take over and if this is happening in San Telmo, which is the jewel in Puerto’s crown, what hope then for the rest of the town. Playa Jardin, the beach area with most potential, three separate beaches stretching from Castillo San Felipe to Punta Brava, bordered by gardens,(hence the name) a promenade of sorts, with three beach bars cum restaurants dotted along the route. This is the most popular beach in the town and so it should be, but its potential is hardly tapped and like some much of the town it has been left devoid of maintenance for far too long. Perhaps, I am guilty of having too high expectations. Perhaps from a tourist’s blinkered perspective, if the sun is shining, ok it is a bit rough around the edges, but who cares I am only here for a couple of weeks anyway, perhaps then everything really is ok.

But I don’t see it through their eyes, I see tired bathrooms, broken, cracked and faded signage (some still showing prices in pesetas) , bars where they are clearing tables in the middle of the afternoon, ready for an early close, a terrace overlooking the sea devoid of tables and chairs , obviously too far for the waiter to walk. I see palm trees that haven’t been cut for years, dirty walkways, cracked steps, broken street lighting and sun beds in desperate need of a wash. I see Socorristas starting work at 11am when the beach has been busy since 9am, not everyone keeps Spanish hours. I could go on, but what is the point, and I am not the only one , there are many other forums full of complaints, however, complaints fall on deaf ears in this town, I really think they just don’t care. There is a project to renovate the bathrooms and another to carr y out landscaping to improve access for anyone with a disability, but I assume these projects, though already announced, are still in the planning stage, either that or they are in the every growing, projects pending pile What about the Blue Flag standard they failed to achieve in 2017. Was there an inquest into the reasons why, definitely not a public one. So without an explanation you are left to make your own assumptions. There were certainly a water quality problem last year and there still is. Despite assurances that all waste water has been treated before being pumped into the

sea, still treated only means it has gone through a process, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is clean. Stand above the beach at the Punta Brava when the prevailing winds are in the wrong direction and watch the slick of scum come washing in on the tide and draw your own conclusions Playa Jardin was built in the 1990’s it is tired and it shows. I actually preferred the beach before, when you had to find a space between the rocks and the only facility was a tin shack for a bar. To describe it as basic would be an exaggeration; however, it didn’t pretend to be anything different. Years ago Puerto was portrayed as a ‘sun all year round’ destination, a description that has been modified in recent years to having the climate of an ‘eternal spring’. No longer famed for its sea and sun attraction, it is now marketed as a much trendier sounding, centre of gastronomy and culture, or a sports and adventure holiday destination. What’s next I wonder, a centre of wellness, I wouldn’t be surprised, after all the original British visitors used to come to ‘take the air’. However, the beach is still a major feature of a vast majority of tourists visiting Puerto that much is obvious, just look at how busy the beaches become when we do get a bit of sun. It is time Puerto de la Cruz gave visitors the facilities they deserve, or failing that, at least, make the best of what we have got. Or perhaps, everyone is supposed to head for Costa Martiánez.

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Hugh Salvin in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 1824 O

N 5th January 1824 HMS Cambridge, under the command of Captain Thomas Maling, set sail from England for South America to take four British Consuls, their families and their staff, making a total of seventy-two passengers, to the newly independent republics of Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Peru. The ship’s chaplain was Reverend Hugh Salvin, who later became vicar of the church in the town where I live. Reverend Salvin kept a journal of the three-year long voyage, which he published in 1829 entitled ‘Journal Written on Board of His Majesty’s Ship Cambridge, from January 1824 – May 1827’. Among other subjects, that included the war of independence in Chile between the Spanish government forces and the rebels under Simon Bolivar, Rev. Salvin wrote about his brief visit to Tenerife. Many of the things he saw were new to him that are very familiar to us today. For instance, it’s hard to imagine an orange or a banana being a curiosity, or citrons and lemons, or being so fascinated with that strange creature called a camel. Rev. Salvin was a bit snobbish and unfavourably impressed by the lack of literacy or numeracy of ‘the lower orders’, but I wonder how England of the time compared. One day Rev. Salvin and some companions set off from Santa Cruz to La Laguna but they gave up and didn’t complete the journey, even though there were rest stations at intervals on the road where travellers could buy refreshments. But let him tell us about his experiences in his own words, after leaving the island of La Palma on 21st January 1824. His diary reads (and the italics are mine) :“The majestic summit of the Peak (Teide) was distinctly seen ahead. About noon, we drew near to the island (of Tenerife), and all glasses (telescopes) were out to examine the appearance of the country. The whole island, on the side of Santa Cruz, to which we are approaching, appears thrown into sharp pointed hills (the Anagas), the tops of which are apparently covered with fir trees, but the sides present little or no appearance of vegetation. Late in the evening the ship cast anchor in forty fathoms (about 75m). January 22 - This morning, a

little after nine, I went off in the captain’s boat, with Mrs. Maling (the Captain’s wife) and Mrs. Nugent, and Mr. and Miss Rowcroft, to visit the town. We went first to the house of the English consul, who received us with great politeness, and treated us with oranges, bananas, and sweet cakes. His house, which is one of the best in town, consists of a number of large rooms, the walls of which are all white-washed, the furniture, English chairs and tables, no carpets or curtains, large coarse-looking windows. We went next to pay a ceremonious visit to the governor. As soon as the visit was ended we sent for donkies (sic) to carr y the party up the mountain to Lagano (La Laguna). Mrs. Maling, who did not like riding on a donkey, and I walked, leaving the rest of the party to follow us. We had walked about a mile, when Mr. Rowcroft appeared magnificently mounted on a camel, perched on one side of the pannier, and his conductor to balance him on the other. When he reached us, the conductor resigned his place to Mrs. Maling. These camels, of which there are many in the town, are much inferior in size to those which are found on the shores of the Mediterranean. They are docile patient creatures. They kneel down both with fore and hind legs to receive their burthen, their thigh bones being long enough to allow their hind knees to come to the ground. It is curious to hear them drink from their water-stomachs: a gurgling sound is heard from their insides somewhat resembling that which a cow makes when ruminating. When we had ascended the hill as far as the first station, and had taken some goat’s milk and bread from some goatherds stationed there, we hardly thought it worth while to proceed any further. The station commands a magnificent view of Santa Cruz, and the hills are all thrown about in wild magnificence, sharp-pointed, rugged, and almost bereft of verdure. The road by which we

ascended the hill is exceedingly steep and rough, full of loose fragments that had once been lava. Towards the bottom, near the town, there is a great quantity of whitish stone, volcanic tuff, which is much used in building. On reaching the town again, we visited a garden on the outskirts, where were growing, citrons, lemons, cocoa trees and roses in abundance. I visited two of the churches; they are handsome, but somewhat tawdry, having a great profusion of ornament about the altars, brick pavements and plenty of wax images. In one of the churches a child was exposed in an ornamental box, and dressed in silk, with its face uncovered; it had died this morning, and was to be buried at four. I conversed a little with two priests, who were in the church: they were civil, and rather intelligent. Upon the whole, the inhabitants seem lazy. I am told none of the lower orders can read or write; even few of the shopkeepers are able to sign their names, and they keep their accounts in ready cash. January 23 – Went on shore, and employed a few hours in making a collection of minerals of the island. Yesterday I visited a museum belonging to a Mr. Migliorini, a native of Verona, who has long been domiciled in Santa Cruz. He shewed us a specimen of a mummy, such as the original inhabitants, the Guanches, possessed the art

of making, which are found in the caverns in the most inaccessible parts of the mountains. It looks like a mass of dried bones covered in parchment. In the same box was a mass of black balsam, or what was so called, and said to be used in the process of embalming.

the top of the peak (Teide). At night I walked up on deck, the sky quite serene, and the stars brilliant; it is almost impossible to give an idea of the soft balmy feel of the air.

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We can only wish that Reverend Salvin had gone to

January 24 – Set sail again, after taking water, bullocks (to supply fresh meat), &c.”

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La Laguna, and had had a longer stay in order to describe the island and its life. The Tenerife of 200 years ago was quite a different world. (A sad post script: Thomas Rowcroft, the British Consul due to serve in Peru, was accidentally shot on 6th December 1824 by one of Simon Bolivar’s men and he died shortly afterwards.)

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UPDATE ON CITIZEN’S RIGHTS - THURSDAY JULY 5 - 11.00am A reminder of the visit from the consul’s office, a short talk followed by a question and answer session. The newly published historical novels in this review take us from Tudor times, tenth century England, the Elizabethan reign and finally the Great War 1914-1918. This final novel is by John Hollands who will be a familiar face to many of you who have attended his varied and interesting talks at the Library. We welcome visitors to join us during our opening hours Monday and Friday 3pm to 5.30pm and Wednesday and Saturday 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.

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FOOLS AND MORTALS BERNARD CORNWELL Jane Grey was Queen of England for nine days before Mary Tudor mustered an army to depose her. When Jane refused to betray her Protestant faith, Mary sent her to the executioner ’s block. ‘Learn to die,’ is the advice Jane leaves in a letter to her younger sister Katherine, who has no intention of dying. She intends to enjoy her beauty and fall in love, but Queen Mary and then Queen Elizabeth have no interest in letting their heir marry or produce a Tudor son. When Katherine’s pregnancy betrays her secret wedding, she faces imprisonment in the Tower, only yards from her sister’s scaffold. What will happen when the last Tudor defies her ruthless and unforgiving cousin Queen Elizabeth?

DUNSTAN CONN IGGULDEN Tenth-century England: a divided and broken country of misrule. Yet King Athelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great, seeks to unite the kingdom under one crown. By his side is Dunstan of Glastonbury - priest, soldier, visionary and, some insist, traitor - whose task is to steward seven kings through fire, war, murder and fury to see Athelstan’s dream come true. But what stain will it leave on his mortal soul?

In the heart of Elizabethan England, young Richard Shakespeare dreams of a glittering career in London playhouses, a world dominated by his older brother, William. But when Richard’s one time gratitude begins to sour, so does his family loyalty. Then a priceless manuscript goes missing and Richard falls under suspicion, forced into a highstakes game of duplicity and betrayal through the darkest alleyways of the city...

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War of 1914-1918, and the most intriguing of all was known as the ‘Siegfried Sassoon Protest’. In 1917 Sassoon was a junior office in the Royal Welch Fusiliers. He soon became a national hero when he was awarded a Military Cross. He became known throughout the Western Front as ‘Mad Jack’ and he was also Britain’s leading war poet. Yet, without warning, Sassoon suddenly changed his attitude towards the war and issued a public protest against it, urging troops to stop fighting. This produced national uproar. John Hollands gives a thrilling and plausible account of what happened. Inevitably there was a woman deeply involved in this stor y: Lady Ottoline Morrell, an eccentric, high-society flirt who was also an ardent pacifist.

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Don’t let those close to you get under your skin. Don’t hesitate to take short trips. If you go shopping, only take what you can afford to part with.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don’t try to get even without having all the facts. Don’t be shy; if you want to spend more time with a special person, make a commitment. Don’t expect anyone else to pay your bills for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Friends and relatives can give you good advice. Try to be tolerant of the moods of those around you. You can look into new jobs but don’t count on getting help from someone who may have promised you assistance. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) It’s hard to stay mad if the object of the anger refuses to react. Ask a close friend for advice. Don’t divulge secret information.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)

From executive producer Martin Scorsese. The Snowman is based on Jo Nesbo’s bestselling thriller series. When an elite crime squad’s lead detective investigates the disappearance of a victim on the first snow of winter, he fears an elusive serial killer may be active again. With the help of a brilliant recruit the cop must connect decades-old cold cases to the brutal new one if he hopes to outwit this unthinkable evil before the next snowfall.

You can make extra money. Rewards will be yours if you put in the overtime required. Don’t vacillate about asking for assistance if you need it. Look into ways to make your home more comfortable.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your determination and stamina will make your work look flawless and effortless. Deceit around you is evident. Social activities or travel should be in your plans.

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Allan McIntyre Honour for man behind race legend Jim Clark

T’S 62 years since Scots racing legend Jim Clark first took to the track. And the man who was instrumental in getting him behind the wheel of his first racing car was finally honoured earlier this month. The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers’ annual Jim Clark Award was presented to Ian Scott-Watson. This is one of Scotland’s top motoring awards nights and was held at the luxurious Mar Hall Hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow. Myself and fellow members of the ASMW vote for a deserving Scot to receive the annual award. Previous winners include motorsport legends Sir Jackie Stewart, Allan McNish, David Coulthard, Louise AitkenWalker, Colin McRae and world land speed record breaker, Richard Noble OBE.

ASMW president John Murdoch presented the award to Ian at the event that was

sponsored by Jaguar Land Rover. Jim Clark biographer and

author Eric Dymock, an honorary life member of the ASMW, recalled the flying Scot’s introduction to motor racing with a D-Type Jaguar and the huge part Ian had played in this. He said: “One thing you can’t accuse the association of is jumping the gun. “It’s 62 years since you, Ian Scott-Watson, put Jim Clark on track for the first time. “Without you, he might never have been persuaded to be a racing driver. “So, maybe, no DKW, no Porsche, no Lotus Elite. He might have got no further than driving Billy Potts’ AustinHealey on the Scottish Rally in 1955. “So, we’ve waited until now to give YOU the Jim Clark Memorial Award. “You really should have been one of the first. Without you there probably wouldn’t have been any others. “This award ‘acknowled-

ges and rewards the outstanding contribution of a Scot or Scots for services to motoring’. “So there’s not much doubt. Your contribution was far more. You created a Scottish sporting legend.” Ian, 88, provided Jim Clark with his first cars and organised his exploits with the Border Reivers D-type Jaguar. His first full race at Full Sutton earned a place in the record books as the first sports car driver to lap a British circuit at over 100mph. But Ian was forced to take a back seat when Clark was taken on as a Grand Prix driver by Lotus. On collecting his award, Ian said: “I may not have been a judge of what was required to make a Grand Prix driver but I could tell from the way Jimmy drove, both on the road and on the track, that he was exceptionally quick.

“On the road he was amazing, perfect to sit beside. His driving was smooth and his anticipation marvellous.” Handing over the award, John Murdoch said: “It gives us great honour to recognise the role Ian Scott-Watson played in the histor y of motoring racing in Scotland, the UK and the world. “It is our privilege to applaud a man who played such a pivotal role in motor racing histor y. No one deserves this award more than Ian.” This year marks the 50th anniversary of Clark’s death in an accident at Hockenheim in Germany on April 7, 1968. Eric Dymock, a former winner of the Jim Clark award, had his new edition of Jim Clark ‘Tribute to a Champion’ published recently. It celebrates the life and achievements of the Formula 1 World Champion 1963 and 1965, who died aged 32.

Child safety W

E never think twice about putting our seat belts on when we get in a car, it is a habit that we have and we need to encourage our children to follow the same habit. The laws regarding seat belts and child car seats are there for the comfort and safety of those involved. It is important that you ensure that your children are travelling in accordance with the law and that they are in the right seat, booster seat or baby seat.

The European law splits these seats into four groups: - Group 0 to 0+ baby seats are for babies weighing up to 13 kg, (from birth to 9-12 months). Baby seats face backwards and can be fitted in the front or rear of a car using a seat belt or ISOFIX connector. They must not be used in the front of a car if the seat is protected by an active airbag. Most cars have the facility to turn off this airbag should you need to use the seat for a baby seat. - Group 1. Child car seats are for children weighing between 9 and 18 kilos (approximate age 9 months to 4 years) and have their own integral straps. They face forwards or rearwards and are fitted in the front or rear of a car using an adult seat belt or ISOFIX connector. - Group 2. Booster seats for children from 15 to 25 kilos (approximately 4 to 6 years) or depending upon make and model from 15 to 36 kilos. These may or may not have backs. They are designed to raise children so that the adult seat belt goes safely as low as possible from hip bone to hip bone. - Group 3. Booster cushions for children weighing 22 to 36 kg (aged around six years and upwards). They are designed to raise children as in group two. You may also purchase a range

of multi stage restraints which cover groups one to three with elements that may be removed as the child grows. The weight ranges overlap to allow some flexibility when the time comes to move your child to the next size. Modern booster seats are designed for use with lap and diagonally seat belts only. These cannot be used with adult lap belts. It is important that your child restraint fits well, if not a child could be at risk of injury in a badly fitted seat. You should always check that your seat is fitted as intended by the manufacturer, is correct for the weight of your child and meats the European safety standards. All child restraints must meet the UN ECE regulation 4403 or later type approval standard. Any products that meet the standard will have a label showing E and 44.03 or 44.04 or later and the group or weigh range of the child for which it is designed. When a car is involved in an accident, we all know it stops abruptly, if the people inside are not restrained they will crash into other parts of the vehicle itself. Restraints are designed to stop this from happening and help distribute the forces of a crash over the stronger points of the human body with minimal damage to soft tissues. Contrary to popular belief 2 or 3-point seat belts are not designed for children. Children are not small adults they are proportioned differently and their key organs are in different places. For this reason, they need a restraining system to cope

with the different stages of their growth and development. In infants a small impact can result in significant injury to an infant’s skull and brain. The smaller the child, the lower the force needed to cause injury. The infant rib cage is also very flexible and impact to the chest can cause compression of the chest wall onto the heart, lungs and abdominal organs. An infant’s pelvis cannot withstand the forces from an adult restraining system therefore a rear facing child restraining system is the only option to protect infants up to 13 kilos in weight. Childhood. The bone making process is not complete until the ages of six or seven and throughout the child hood a child’s skull is not as strong as that of an adult. The restraining system therefor needs to limit the forward head movement in the event of a frontal impact and provides protection for intrusion in a side impact. Airbags are powerful safety devices and as such should not be used in conjunction with a child seat. In a crash, a rear facing child seat would be hit by a frontal air bag, which could injure the child. The seat would also be knocked up and towards the rear of the vehicle which means that the seat and child could be completely unrestrained after the first impact. After having being involved in an accident it is best to replace the car seat, if in any doubt.

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RSPCA warns over “unscrupulous” puppy sales over the internet N

EW figures jointly released by the RSPCA and Gumtree reveal the sheer scale of the online puppy market -and increasing problems of unscrupulous breeders and dealers. There were more than 66,000 searches for the fashionable breed ‘French bulldog’ in just one month (February 2017) on the popular classified online marketplace. This was closely followed by Labradors and pugs. The figures also reveal that the use of online websites to sell and rehome dogs has exploded within the last decade as Gumtree recorded a 785 percent increase in the number of dogs being listed on its site in the past ten years (2007-2016). “Teaming up with Gumtree, we’re warning buyers to take care when looking for dogs online as the internet can provide the perfect marketplace for the unscrupulous puppy trade which puts profit over welfare,” said RSPCA spokesman, Justine Williams. “These figures are hugely concerning as they show the sheer number of people using the internet to buy and sell dogs. These are living, sentient creatures, which are being traded as easily as a secondhand car or a piece of

furniture.” “While classified websites, if used responsibly, can be an effective method of advertising for responsible breeders and rescue organisations, sadly, far too many people abuse the internet and this has led to many animal welfare issues arising.” Morten Heuing, general manager at Gumtree UK, said: “Whilst most people have safe and successful experiences rehoming dogs on Gumtree, there are a minority of unscrupulous breeders and dealers who put profit ahead of the health and welfare of the animals.” “We take the welfare of animals very seriously and work hard to ensure our site is a safe place to find pets in need of rehoming. Our dedicated safety team takes steps to make it as hard as possible for illegal traders to operate on the site. For example, we do not allow ‘wanted’ ads in our ‘Pets’ category and we delete any ads we believe are encouraging or indicate signs of animal cruelty. “

Top ten cat facts! N

O two cats are the same but an iinsight into the biology and behaviour of cats can help you to understand your pet better.

Cats have highly developed senses. Cats can detect higher frequencies of sound than dogs or humans. They have an excellent sense of smell, superior to humans and they

can see better than us in dark and dim light! Cats are expert hunters. Cats hunt alone - in the wild they’ll spend 6-8 hours a day hunting. They can hear the high pitched

frequencies used by small rodents and their whiskers or ‘vibrissae’, are highly sensitive to vibrations, helping them to detect prey. Cats are agile. Cats have powerful, tightly controlled muscles and fast reflexes that allow them to move quickly and gracefully. They are

skilled at running, jumping, climbing, and stealthily stalking prey. Cats use a range of methods to communicate. Communication sounds include purrs, ‘meows’, trills, chirrups, growls, yowls, and hisses. They also communicate visually using different body postures as

well as visual markers such as scratch marks or the deposition of faeces. Cats are independent. Survival is a solitary affair for cats; they are self-reliant for food, shelter, grooming and territory defence. They can be social but prefer to choose their own companions. Cats are territorial. A cat’s territor y is an area that is defended, aggressively if required, against other cats. They use a range of methods to mark their territor y, including scratching, spraying urine and depositing faeces. Help keep your cat safe outside. Cats are meat eaters. Meat is an important part of a cat’s diet. Eating meat is important for cats; they cannot survive without the nutrients found in

animal-derived materials. Cats love cat naps! Domestic cats sleep for 12-18 hours a day! Sleep allows energy resources to be replenished so is vital for a predator that needs to be ready to hunt whenever it detects prey. Cats are playful. Cats are intelligent and need both mental and physical stimulation. Play is important as it improves motor skills, provides brain training and encourages social behaviour. Keep your cats entertained with our range of fun toys. Cats are clean animals. Tiny abrasive hooks, found on the centre of cats’ tongues, helps them to groom themselves efficiently. Grooming keeps a cat’s coat in good condition and also helps to remove fleas and other parasites.

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Your dining experience around our restaurants

The Oriental

Brunelli’s Steakhouse

Cafeteria Gourmet Plan B

Puerto de la Cruz

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.

Just 50 metres from Loro Parque and with beautiful views of the ocean, Brunelli’s Steakhouse is waiting for you to explore the delights of the palate. Inspired in the original American steakhouses, this restaurant is located at the former fisher village of Punta Brava, in northern Tenerife, and offers you the best quality meat – tender, juicy and with an incomparable texture. Flavors like you have never tasted before thanks to a specially controlled maturation and their ‘Southbend’ oven, unique in the Canaries and which cooks the meat at more of 800ºC, highlighting all its properties and making your dinner simply perfect.

For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/el-oriental

For reservations call 922 062 600 In front of Loro Parque Puerto de la Cruz www.brunellis.com

“Fantastic food and drink at reasonable prices. What more could you ask for!” is just one of the accolades given to his buzzing bar/cafeteria in Puerto. It is run by owners Umberto and Brian, two Italians with more than 15 years’ experience each in cuisine. They specialise in Italian pizza/foccacia genovez and all the dishes are home-made with the emphasis on healthy food. Nothing is fried. Ön Sundays, there is a buffet brunch from noon to 5pm: juices, pasta, pizza, etc. Their cooking is a fusion between Italian and Canarian cuisine although they also offer a variety of international dishes. They also specialise in cocktails as they have a qualified barman. Gourmet Plan B can also offer you a catering service for events and beautiful occasion cakes (pick-up at restaurant). Find this little gem in La Paz in a quiet area near the “El Mirador”. Open every day from 9am to 10:30 pm, closed on Wednesdays

Edificio Aceviño 12, Puerta 6 La Paz Puerto de la Cruz

“SUNDAY BRUNCH” from 11:30 to 14:00pm

II Pappagallo

La Parrilla

Puerto de la Cruz

Il Pappagallo restaurant perfectly combines the old art of making pasta dishes and innovative side dishes that will both delight diners. The menu has been entirely renovated to offer diners a modern culinary repertoire that matches our attention and love for details, as well as our passion for excellence. A varied buffet and a great selection of Italian specialties await you in its terrace overlooking the Atlantic, ideal to enjoy unforgettable sunsets and the tranquillity of the night during summer. In addition, our wine cellar houses the best Italian wines, chosen amongst the most traditional wines of the country.

The inmistakable Andalusian style of La Parrilla restaurant carefully decorates an architecture that blends rustic wood elements with southern Spain typical houses – an environment where diners live a gastronomic experience with the hallmark of excellence in restoration. The succulent cuisine with grilled meats, fresh fish and tapas challenge the most discerning palates in an evening paired with the best wines of the Canary Islands and Spanish Peninsula. In addition, our chef offers the freshest market daily. Enjoy the rustic setting and relaxed atmosphere of La Parrilla, which make this restaurant the perfect place for a romantic dinner or an entertaining encounter among friends.

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

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

Restaurante La Esencia Puerto de la Cruz Ivan and Chris, well known from their first restaurant Mil Sabores started a new project , La Esencia , a small confortable restaurant in a cosy athmosphere next to lago martianez . Every sunday is brunchday and you can enjoy all the buffet , cavas , coffee , teas and juices for 18,50 euros. The restaurant opens from Tuesday to Saturday from 18.30 and is closed on mondays. You can enjoy the mediterranean specialities, like lamb shoulder, fresh fish, prawns, the famous “Tapas”, homemade bread and desserts.. “La Esencia” is located between Café de Paris and Café Berlín in Puerto de la Cruz, in the small street Calle Uruguay .

Calle Uruguay 5 Puerto de la Cruz Reservations 922 076 678

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Your dining experience around our restaurants

Harriet’s

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English Tea Room

Restaurante Gom

Tito’s Bodeguita

Los Cristianos (new) & Fañabé

Santa Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

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.

Tito’s Bodeguita situated on the premises of the San Nicolás Hermitage, you will find a stunningly beautiful, fully restored old Canary house with its traditional white and black pebble-dash exterior. The double doors at the entrance give way to a large flowerdecked interior patio, the bar, indoor dining area, wine cellar and small church to the left. How many restaurants do you know that boast a church? The interior patio is idyllic and typifies all the best features old Canary architecture has to offer, very few straight lines, overhanging balconies and wooden beams. The bodeguita is run by Tito and Ari (brother and sister) who are ready to help you with a menu of your choice and wine, local, national or international, from the large cellar. There is plenty of parking and the premises are disabledfriendly. The staff are also bilingual.

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

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

Camino del Durazno,1 Puerto de la Cruz Motorway Exit 35 Tel.647 933 433 / 922 089 436 www.titosbodeguita.com / info@titosbodeguita.com

CLOSED from 1st June to the 31st July

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

Avda. 3 de Mayo, 3 Santa Cruz Tel.: 922 294 500 www.hoteles-silken.com

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

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RESTAURANT/PIZZERIA TRESSARDI

Enjoy your summer with a taste of Italy in Puerto de la Cruz

F you are looking for a little piece of authentic Italy in the heart of Puerto de la Cruz, make a beeline for the restaurant/pizzeria Tressardi.

Decorated in authentic style with a lovely atmosphere, it has been winning fans for more than 12 years and continues to flourish in this lovely tourist town. Diners say it turns out some of the best pizzas they have ever tasted - all home-made, of course - and the desserts such as panna cotta and chocolate mousse are simply delicious! Accolades include “very good pizzas and fresh pasta”, “100 per cent Italian cuisine”, “nice terrace and very friendly staff ” and “good value for money”. What else could you wish for? Tressardi actually describes its food as “traditional Italian cuisine with a Mediterranean twist”. The décor inside and out is tasteful and reflects the region of Italy (Sardinia) where the owner Pietro and most of his staff come from. Pietro learnt his trade in

Germany alongside some of the very best Italian chefs in the world but like many good chefs he has adapted the best recipes and flavours to his own unique style. The dishes he loves to cook more than any other are his light healthy home-made pasta dishes, with a Mediterranean slant. Every sauce is made from scratch when the customer orders it. The only exception is the bolognaise as this takes three hours to prepare and as Pietro pointed out to us, it would be unfair to make any client wait that long for their meal! There’s an excellent airy terrace at the front of the premises which is ideal now summer has arrived but inside is just as nice with its attractive Italian ambience. On a recent visit, we sipped Italian wine whilst making our choices and were so tempted by the sound (and aroma!) of every single dish.

NEW OPENING HOURS Tressardi Puerto de la Cruz

Of course, the pizza comes highly recommended and the fresh pasta dishes are sumptuous, especially when you dip your bread. Do tr y Pietro’s special chocolate mousse made with a secret recipe. Diners say it is worth visiting the restaurant just for this alone. You will find the staff here very friendly and helpful.

You can find Tressadri on Calle Aceviños in la Paz, Puerto de la Cruz, about 100 yards past SM 2000. During the summer their new opening hours are from 13:00 to 16:30 and from 19:00 to 23:30pm. On Thursdays they open form 18:00pm and are closed on Wednesdays. For reservations telephone 922 38 20 56

If you want to seek out a really good Italian restaurant at an affordable price with a lovely terrace, look no further than Tressardi. It offers a very varied menu including traditional Italian dishes, pizza and pasta with gorgeous fillings and sauces, meat dishes, fresh fish and crunchy salads. The desserts like tiramisu and panna cota are to die for! So if you want a good Italian restaurant for a family meal, a romantic dinner, a quick lunch when working or take away, Tressardi is your restaurant. A friendly and homely restaurant that has quality products combining fast food and well elaborated dishes for kids and grown ups. Depending on your choices the price can go higher but an average 15-16 Euros per person is what you can expect.

Summer times: Monday to Sunday: 13:00 -16:30 pm / 19:00 - 23:30 pm Thursday from 18:00 pm / Wednesday closed For reservations call 922 382 056 Calle Aceviños, La Paz, Puerto de la Cruz

Donde Mario

La Bodeguita de Enfrente

El Calderito de la Abuela

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 surprises 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 captivated.

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 is delicious and affordable. “La Bodeguita de Enfrente” won the “II Gastronomic Awards Cruzcampo Gran Reserva El Día-Mesa Abierta”, which took place last year.

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. In 2016, “El Calderito de la Abuela” won the “Best Canarian Kitchen Restaurant Award” in the first edition of the “El Dia-Mesa Abierta” Awards on July 28th. 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 922 302 760 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

For reservations call 922 304 585 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 119 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.dondemario.net

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Major reggae event brings the stars to Adeje

PACKED FESTIVAL

HE second edition of the most important reggae event in the Canary Islands will be held on June 30th in Tenerife.

Alborosie, Tarrus Riley and Israel Vibration lead the Feeling Festival line-up for 2018. After a successful first edition in 2017, the Feeling Festival returns with a programme full of international stars and local artists. It will be on June 30th in Adeje and during the previous days, there will be free cultural days. On the stage there will be three of the most prominent names of international reggae music: the Italian Alborosie and the Jamaican Tarrus Riley ft. Dean Fraser and Israel Vibration. The line-up is completed by Sumerr (Jamaica), the Canarians One Xe Band, Lioness Den, Isaiah, Don Virgilio, Dada Wanche, A’Jah Porfecía Crew, Lava Sound, with DJ Chiqui Dubs (Panama), Triggafinga Intl Sound (ItalyGreece) and the dancers of Tenerife Dancehall Crew. The event will also feature a gastrozone, markets, informa-

tion points, solidarity tent, rest areas and much more. As an aperitif, June 28th and 29th will see free cultural days and for all audiences in the CDTCA (Costa Adeje Tourist Development Centre) and in the FIT (Canar y Islands Tourist Innovation Factory). There will be workshops (photography, yoga, body expression), documentaries, exhibitions (dance, break dance and juggling), DJ sessions and various talks and round table discussions. Tickets for the Feeling Festival are for sale through tomaticket.es and ticketbell.es at a price of 35 euros. A percentage of the collection will go to projects which aid people in social exclusion through the Foundation Pedro Rodríguez Ledesma and to the construction of a school in Gambia with Solidarios Canarios.

Come along and barter your goods in Santiago del Teide The Saturday event takes place in the Adeje municipal

stadium, with doors opening at 6pm.

Poster turns the clocks back to 1953 T

FIESTA CELEBRATION

HE poster of the Fiestas and Pilgrimage of San Benito 2018, prepared by the artist and designer Luis Dávila, is inspired by a procession of the year 1953.

The work was presented to the Mayor of La Laguna, José Alberto Díaz, and the councillor of Fiestas, Atteneri Falero, by the author, who explained that he was inspired by a photograph of the time and a video. “I wanted to create a reminder of how the pilgrimages were before,” said Luis. In the central image of the poster, a camel is shown with three girls. According to the artist, “the presence of camels in the pilgrimages of San Benito was very typical”. José Alberto Díaz congratulated the author for his commitment and valued the colour, the sample of the traditions and the composition of the poster that will represent the festivities and the pilgrimage in honour of San Benito Abad on July 8th/9th.

ANTIAGO del Teide will be dispensing with euros when it turns the clocks back to the time of bartering on July 1st.

As part of its ongoing programme to salvage and continue old traditions, the municipality is staging the 13th edition of the ethnographic rescue activity “Al Paso de la Cumbre”. This ancient form of “trade” used to be carried out between people from different municipalities without the mediation of money and used to be practised in the Canary Islands. The event has been organised by Santiago del Teide council, through its Department of Culture, directed by María José García, with the collaboration of the councils of El Tanque and Garachico, the Tenerife Rural Foundation, the Cultural Association Montañeros de Uzapa, the Dance Workshops of Santiago del Teide, residents of San Juan de la Rambla and the Parranda del

Ron of the EMF of Arona. As in previous editions, about 50 people will be dressed in the costumes that the peasantry used during that time. Organisers want to recreate the whole atmosphere of bartering where those involved brought along their goods or services to exchange with what they needed. The system wasn’t just about the products but the people themselves and the social interchange involved. People who want to enjoy the staging of product exchange that took place in the areas not many years ago can do it at the different meeting points prepared for the occasion and which are the following: *10am in San Francisco de La Montañeta. *11.30am in San José de Los Llanos. *1pm in the Plaza de la Iglesia de Santiago del Teide.

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Jazz and more back in the Canaries for 27th Heineken festival

The XXVII International Festival Canarias Jazz & More Heineken is back in the Canaries

HIS new edition will start at the Alisios Auditorium of Tenerife in Santa Cruz and at the Plaza de España de Los Llanos de Aridane in La Palma. The programme features 49 concerts which will also touch Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Graciosa and Gran Canaria. This edition will begin on July 6th and will last until July 22nd. Details were announced by Tenerife Cabildo’s culture councillor, José Luis Rivero; director of the festival, Miguel Ramírez; councillor for economic promotion of Santa Cruz, Alfonso Cabello; manager of Autonomous Body of Musical Activities of La Laguna, Tomás López-Perea; and the sales representative of Heineken in Tenerife, Juan Carlos Torres. João Bosco, Dhafer Youssef, Kenny Garrett, Cyrille Aimée, Christian Sands, Keyon Harrold, Allan Harris, Michael Olivera, Eva Cortés, Gilad Hekselman, Myles Sanko, Jungle Fire, Tanika Charles, Yotam Silberstein, Iñaki Arakistain, Ida Nielsen, Julian

Lage and Naughty Professor will all be taking part. Night Africa, with the participation of Alex Ikot and Nelida Karr and several local projects, complete a new edition of the veteran Canarian festival. José Luis Rivero highlighted “the power of this festival, with most of its free programming, which begins and ends with concerts in outdoor squares.” In addition, the island’s Director of Culture and Education thanked the festival for its determined cultural commitment and helped to form a quarr y of jazz musicians on the islands. Miguel Ramírez vindicated the festival as a claim for cultural tourism that travels to the islands. Sr. Ramirez, who regretted not being able to include La Gomera and El Hierro in the poster, also thanked the participation of institutions and public and

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private companies to carry out the festival. “It is not easy to bring artists such as João Bosco or Dhafer Youssef, who play at the best festivals in the world,” he said. Alfonso Cabello was pleased that the festival returned to Santa Cruz after not having reached an agreement in the last edition. The festival will also see new initiatives, such as musicians who experiment with new trends based on classicism, projects that seek the fusion of cultures, of different rhythms, of Latin,

Arab or Flemish music. In this way, there will be soul, rock, funk, hip hop and so on. The festival has the collaboration of the municipalities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Adeje, Puerto de la Cruz and the sponsorship of the Government of the Canar y Islands and the Cabildo de Tenerife, Casa África, Tenerife Auditorium, Leal Theater and Binter. Organised by Colorado Producciones, it has another edition sponsored by the firm Heineken.

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Santa Cruz plans July Habanera Festival

ANTA Cruz city council has opened the registration period to participate in the Habanera Festival 2018.

The event is included in the programme of the Fiestas del Carmen and will be held on July 12th, 13th and 14th in the Plaza de la Iglesia de la Concepción. Interested groups may formalise their entries until June 29th at the headquarters of the OAFAR, located at Calle Antonio Domínguez Alfonso, 7 (La Noria). All the details will be available, as well as on the municipal web pages www.fiestasdesantacruz.com and www.santacruzdetenerife.es The festival will be developed in three phases, so that the first day, scheduled for Thursday, July 12th, will be devoted to senior groups while Saturday will be the turn for the groups in the free mode. Rondallas and lyrical-musical groups will perform on Friday, July 13th. In all cases, the bases establish that the groups will interpret two freelance Havanans, as long as they have not been executed in the last edition of the festival.

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The real truth about the Vikings

F you love the era of the Vikings and want to find out more, a fascinating exhibition in Santa Cruz will be of interest.

It is taking place in the Espacio Cultural CajaCanarias which you can find in Plaza del Patriotismo until August

11th. Visitors can see a number of artefacts of the time, including swords, daggers, jewellery and precious objects. The Vikings, the Nordic people from Scandinavia, were the great connoisseurs of the sea during the Middle Ages. The romantic idealisation of the 19th century and, later, the use of the Nordic race for political purposes during the Second World War, helped to develop an idealised image of the Vikings, who were seen as tall, blond and blue-eyed, wearing helmets with horns. They were also stigmatised as responsible for innumerable looting. Historical and archaeological research has been responsible for nuancing this information, bringing the Vikings closer to an image more in keeping with their historical reality.

This exhibition offers the public the most known aspects of the Vikings from recent research: ships and warriors; commerce, in contrast to war; daily life (housing, clothing, crafts) and power (king and

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El Rosario goes to the beach again

ORIAN, The Killer Swing, Carlos Sadness, LaBien Querida, Pedrina and Nathy Peluso are the most prominent names in the line-up that make up the third edition of Phe Festival, whose central days will take place on Friday, August 24th and Saturday, August 25th in Puerto de la Cruz. This summer event comes loaded with a programme that integrates cinema, fashion, gastronomy and cultural innovation attractions aimed at a current, committed and active public. Dog, Pumuky, Texxcoco, Niña Coyote Eta Chico Tornado, Amanitas, Kid Simius, Floridablanca, We Are Not Dj’s, Mento, Minifefas -with We Are Trash and The Groove Brothers in continuity- complete the selection of groups that will turn Phe 2018 into a summer festival that offers a complete entertainment experience. The subscription and tickets for the two days of concerts are now on sale on the official website www.phefestival.com and the Tickety.es platform, at the launch price.

The venue installed in the esplanade of the pier of Puerto de la Cruz will once again be the main headquarters of Phe, where the public will also find an area of trends, sports and restoration in line with the aesthetic and conceptual commitment of the festival. “Integrated into the 2020 Cultural Strategy promoted by the Culture Area of Puerto de la Cruz, Phe Festival continues its commitment to convert the city into a benchmark of live music of large format, providing freshness, reflection and sustainability criteria, to consolidate a brand, a style and a seductive image oriented to the outside without losing the commitment with the public here,” said a spokesman. See www.phefestival.com

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Ricky Martin promises “frenetic” Canary concert R

ICKY Martin fans are being promised a spectacular show of laser lights, high definition video screens and fantastic costume changes during his Canary concert on August 25th.

Gran Canaria is the Puerto Rican singer ’s only port of call in the archipelago during his new Spanish tour. The venue is the San Fernando stadium in Maspalomas Costa Canaria, San Bartolomé de Tirajana and tickets have been snapped up like hotcakes since going on sale on June 14th. The promoters say the show will be “frenetic” and will include a review of his new album “Fever”. There will also be a tour of different emotional and rhythmic states, through a repertoire which will include everything from dance and rock to ballads and tribal rhythms. Ricky Martin returns to the stage after finishing with resounding success the second year of his residency All In, at the Park Theatre in Las Vegas. There will be vibrant choreography and extraordinary lighting, designed with more than 150 moving lights and high definition video screens. In addition, the show will feature a modern scenography that synchronises the visual and musical aspect, combined with changes in the artist’s wardrobe. The tour takes in nine other Spanish cities: Tarragona, Fuengirola, Santiago de Compostela, Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Benidorm, Almería, San Sebastián, Cádiz and Córdoba. Direct ticket line on www.easytickets.es

L Rosario has opened registration for its campaign “The elderly go to the beach 2018”.

Each week, around 150 people will benefit from visits to Las Teresitas in Santa Cruz. The local council, through the department of social action and equality, has arranged the activities which will take place during the months of July and August. The registration period will end on Thursday, June 29th or until the places offered are completed. As established in 2015, the programme centres on Las Teresitas which is much favoured because of the stillness of the water and the firmness of the sand which makes it easier for the elderly to exercise as many have mobility problems. As every year, there will be free transport for all those over the age of 60 or disabled who are regisered in El Rosario. The group will be fully supervised by monitors who will take the exercise and toning workshops, according to the age of the attendees. There will also be memory and concentration games that contribute to the fun of a great day out by the sea in the sunshine.

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am not going to pretend to be an expert when it comes to dealing with, treating or facing cancer. I have lost many people near and dear to this disease, and know that cancer is present in our society at an epidemic rate. Many risk factors have been identified, yet we all seem to be passive about actions we take on the whole. Why? Maybe because that chain smoker we know seems to be fine, yet the vegetarian health addict got it. Maybe because we are tired of hearing about all the different risk factors, and we just switch off. Maybe you are reading this because you or a loved one has cancer, or maybe because you want to prevent having cancer in the future. Clearly, this is a huge topic, and so I only want to give some food for thought in this short article, along with a serving of common sense. Cancer is actually a whole bunch of diseases really. Simply it is defined as when cells grow uncontrollably, and our own immune system cannot stop them, causing a mass or tumour. This can occur anywhere in the body, will have different signs and symptoms, and prognosis depending on how metastatic it is (how quickly it can spread to other organs and tissues).

of certain additives in food such as refined sugar that are also linked to increased risk (as well as feeding of cancer cells), or use of mobile phones, chronic inflammation, hormones, certain viral infections such as HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). There are lots of great websites out there to get more information, so get empowered!

Prevention: Clearly, most of us would prefer to prevent cancer in the first place. Lifestyle choices, diet, exercise, exposure to risk factors and genetics all come into play here. We all know that smoking is associated to the increased risk of lung cancer, but maybe we are less aware

You will find that much of the advice out there will point you into the direction of healthy, organic, local, seasonal, wholesome food. A diet rich in antioxidants and rich in fibre, with plenty of vitamins and minerals, and no chemicals, fertilisers or GMO! Remember from the

previous articles…it is important for the digestive system and liver to be in their best shape for maximum absorption of the nutrients that you want. Many advise on the importance of balancing your energy, either through acupuncture, reike or other methods. Your spinal health should stay in check – go to a good osteopath and get your vertebrae aligned. Make sure that you look after your teeth. I was amazed to learn recently about the growth of mould/ fungus around caps and plastic implants can actually have very negative effects on our health by causing chronic inflammation. Go for screening, and get yourself checked out if you are worried. Smears have played a pivotal role in reducing the number of cases of cervical cancer. Self-examine your breasts for any lumps. Keep an eye on your moles and other

marks on your skin. Although all this is scary stuff, an early diagnosis can make all the difference. – There are debates about mammograms, with countries such as Holland phasing them out, as they are not only poor screening tools, but have also been shown to increase the risk of cancer in breasts with repeated tests. Biopsies also prove complicated, as the invasive procedure has been linked to the possibility of spreading cancer cells in some circumstances. Again, get informed from the web, ask questions to your healthcare practitioners, get advice from experts. Treatment: This is the hardest part. Your consultant will give you your treatment options based on the final diagnosis. Usually treatments consist of surgery, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. Unfortunately, ´cures´ can be short lived. People can find themselves having repeated

treatment, where they become weaker and weaker, until eventually there is no more treatment available. It is often at this stage that naturopaths or complimentary therapists get contacted. Desperation sets in, and this is when people really take things into their own hands for the first time in their healing process. It is that moment when there is an acceptance and realisation that they can take an active role in their own destiny. You can make this decision right now. Don´t feel sorry for yourself and munch through a box of chocolates…get juicing, throw away all the junk food, sugary food and other evils from your kitchen cupboards. Ditch the cigarettes, start breathing, walking, healing. Maybe going vegan or vegetarian will work for you. Turmeric supplements have been shown to have powerful anticancer properties…as has dandelion. The number of

supplements, dietary changes and lifestyle changes out there to help through this healing process are numerous (I would have to write several books to cover them all!). Make sure that you get proper help and support. There are medical centres all around the world that are providing new, lifesaving treatments that could be beneficial for you. You never know, your own medical doctor could be supportive with the alternative treat-ments and may even be able to provide some advice. When it comes to treatment, whichever route you choose, know that you can take an active role in your healing. For more information on my cooking and nutrition workshops or consultations you can go to Kaos Factory Project in facebook, or email me at KaosFactoryProject@gmail.com Author: Gemma Ortiz Genovese, BSc (Hons), MSc, Kaos Factory Project

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Kidney failure: some key questions answered What is Kidney Failure?

Kidney failure is where the kidneys are less able to remove toxic wastes and remove excess water. The condition tends to get worse over a period of years. Chronic kidney failure usually leads to End-Stage Renal Failure (ESRF). ESRF can be treated by dialysis or by a kidney transplant. Whilst effective, these treatments are not a cure.

Why does blood pressure matter?

High blood pressure is very common in people with kidney failure. Kidney failure causes high blood pressure and high blood pressure causes kidney failure. High blood pressure increases the likelihood of a stroke or a heart attack. It can be controlled by removing fluid from your body and by taking blood pressure tablets.

Is Anaemia linked to kidney failure?

Many dialysis patients have anaemia, it makes them weak and tired. Anaemia is easy to treat with injections of erythropoietin (EPO). Patients on EPO treatment may need additional iron, either in the form of tablets or injections.

Do most patients with Kidney failure suffer renal bone disease?

Renal bone disease is caused by low levels of calcium and vitamin D in the blood, and by high blood levels of phosphate. It is an important complication of kidney failure, without treatment it can cause bone pain and fractures. Although renal bone disease starts early in kidney failure, it does not usually cause problems until after dialysis has begun. A combination of dialysis and tablets usually reverses these problems but in some cases an operation (called parathyroidectomy) may be necessary.

What is dialysis?

Dialysis is the removal of body wastes and water from the blood. There are two types: haemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD). In the UK, approximately half of the patients on dialysis have PD and the other half have HD - most patients can have either type. Both work in a similar way. Each method has two main processes:- Diffusion removes the body wastes and ultrafiltration removes the excess water.

What is the difference between the two dialysis systems? Peritoneal dialysis

In Peritoneal dialysis the process takes place inside the patients abdomen, it is suitable for most people with End-Stage Renal Failure (ESRF). The abdominal lining acts as the dialysis membrane. Dialysis fluid from a bag is drained into the peritoneal cavity in the abdomen, left there until dialysis has taken place, and then drained out. Patients are trained to do this themselves at home which gives them independence, although storage space is needed to accommodate bulky supplies of dialysis fluid. Peritonitis is the main problem with PD.

Haemodialysis

In haemodialysis the process takes place inside a machine, it is suitable for most people with kidney failure. Blood is taken from the body, pumped into the dialysis machine, cleaned and pumped back into the body. It is usually done three times a week, each session lasting 3 to 5 hours. Access to the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood stream is usually by a dialysis catheter (plastic tube inserted into a large vein) or a fistula (made by joining a vein to an artery). Most patients have haemodialysis in a hospital, but some have it

in a satellite dialysis unit or at home. Some patients may feel sick or dizzy during a session. Haemodialysis patients have a stricter fluid restriction than PD patients.

Is a transplant operation possible?

For the right patient at the right time, a transplant is the best treatment for End-Stage Renal Failure. If it works well the patient will be totally free from dialysis. Many patients with kidney failure are suitable for a transplant. Suitability is more important than age. Transplants are matched to the patient in terms of blood group and tissue type.

Is diet important to a kidney patient? Dietary advice differs according to the stage of kidney failure and the type of treatment given. Kidney patients should only alter their diet when advised to do so by their doctor or dietician. Malnutrition is the major problem for many patients on dialysis - both peritoneal dialysis (PD) and haemodialysis. So, high protein intakes are recommended. Potassium restriction is generally not needed on PD but may be needed on haemodialysis. Salt intake may need to be restricted. Most transplant patients will not have any dietary restrictions.

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HE XV BajamarPunta del Hidalgo Swim already has more than 200 people registered.

The event takes place on July 28th. This test will be part of the first edition of the Canary Open Waters Cup. It counts on the collaboration of Fred Olsen Express, Coca-Cola, De La Laguna and the Canary Federation of Swimming. The challenge to overcome will be to swim a kilometre and 900 metres from Bajamar to the fishing refuge of Punta del Hidalgo in a maximum of an hour and a half. Registration can be carried out online at www.deportelagunero.com or in person at the offices of the OAD itself from Monday to Friday from 9am until 2pm until July 24th. The price is 12 euros until June 30th and from 16 euros as of July 1st. Due to the high participation of previous years, three new modalities have been added: Infant, Junior and Senior. In total, the test will have eleven categories, both in women and

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Local (After 14 years), and mixed team. With the objective of promoting the participation of swimmers in the municipality, the new “local” has been added. This is open to those who live in Bajamar or Punta del Hidalgo, who will have to provide the necessar y documentation.

The last edition saw CN Martiánez - Tripto, José Carlos Báez, member of the CN Martiánez - winner of the men’s category, with a time of 27:00 minutes, one of the best records in the history of the test. In the women’s category, Veronica Navarro won with a finish line time of 30:45.

Summer sports camps in El Rosario T HREE camps make up the offer of themed sports event this summer in El Rosario.

The Cheerleaders Municipal School joins CV Elite Volley and the Batistana El Rosario rhythmic gymnastics to fill the free time of schoolchildren. All are in the municipal pavilion of El Chorrillo. Cheerleading has already started (from June 25th to June 29th) folloiwed by the volleyball camp from July 2nd to July 15th and the rhythmic gymnastics from July 16th to 27th. The objectives of these summer camps are to offer an alternative of leisure directly related to the practise of sport and, at the same time, serve as a reinforcement of student development and to fill free time for school holidays with activities that really interest them. In addition to the usual sports content of learning and mastery in each of the disciplines, the youngsters will develop other proposals focused on leisure and didactic excursions.

HE third edition of the ultradistance mountain test will take place on August 9th and 11th over the paths and villages of the northeastern region of the island. This third edition of the UTN will cross the landscapes and villages of the Rural Park of Anaga, declared Biosphere Reserve by Unesco. After the appearance in 2016 of this test and the progress made last year, the UTN intends to become one of the reference mountain races of the archipelago in 2018. The format of the test retains the same as the last edition, consisting of three modalities. The Ultra version, over 74 kilometres, could well be the toughest mountain race in the Canary Islands, as attested by the participants who have “suffered.” The media is over 24 kilometres whilst the Vertical is held at

night and is a real challenge, reaching a height of 600 metres. All the information regarding the technical data of each modality is available on the web of the test www.ultranordeste.com. The registrations are already open on www.ultranordeste.com and will remain until August 1st, the day of closing of registrations. All but one per cent of the course of the test takes place inside the Anaga Park. The Ultra of the Northeast is a mountain race organised by Sport Eventos Tenerife and Leisure Health, with the close collaboration of La Laguna council.

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Puerto pledges Athletics event previews continued Milla del Fuego 2018 sports improvements

AN Juan de la Rambla was converted into the youth capital of athletics to host the second Athletics Conference for schoolchildren.

More than 300 students from local schools from the northwest region participated. The event also served to announce the official poster of the “Milla del Fuego 2018” test, which is scheduled for September 22nd, now a benchmark test in running. The Athletics Conference for

Schools, as pointed out by sports councillor Priscila Díaz, “are born from the idea of raising awareness at an early age of all the modes that make up athletics, to create a quarry among the youngest. This is part of the municipal intention of creating a club in the field and if the occasion allows it,

a school that will form future champions. “ To do this, and using the facilities of the Los Quevedos soccer field, a circuit was created in which, in a rotatory manner, the students could practise various athletic events. The distinguished local athlete, José Hernández, who served as the co-organiser of the conference, took the opportunity to reveal all the details of the “Milla del Fuego” and explain his experience as an

athlete. To reinforce the idea of promoting healthy leisure through sport, the winner of the 2016 Milla del Fuego Ayoze Pérez went along to encourage all children to enroll in this year ’s test and start their experience in any mode of athletics “Athletics is one of the noblest and most beautiful sports and San Juan de la Rambla is a town of champions, “ said the Mayor, Fidela Velázquez.

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UERTO de la Cruz council has pledged to continue its programme of improvements in the municipality’s sports facilities.

The sports centre of Punta Brava has recently had a substantial change of image, consisting of the painting of the walls and stands of the enclosure, enclosure of holes in the interior of the court, replacement of boards and minibasket hoops, integral replacement of both base and central board and hoop, as well as changing and replacing goal and football nets. Puerto’s Mayor, Lope Afonso and sports councillor, Javier González, recently visited the sports facility to see at first hand the substantial improvements made. Sr. Afonso said: “We will continue improving the sports facilities of the municipality and investing a large part of the area’s budget in that so that all our athletes feel proud of their facilities and can practise their sporting activities with the maximum guarantees.” Sr. González said they were pleased to be able to “fulfill one of the promises made to the residents of Punta Brava, substantially improving a sports centreused by many of them.” They also pledged continued progress on a new pool for Puerto.

Success for triathlete Sara

A Laguna triathlete Sara Ramírez won the XVIII Acuatlón de la Caleta de Interián de Garachico in the absolute female category with a time of 00:51:40 minutes.

The triathlete of the Triatlón School came out tops in the test, which had 100 participants, who travelled 2.5 kilometres on foot, 1,000 metres of swimming and finally another 2.5 kilometres of race. The XVIII Acuatlón de la Caleta de Interian started and finished at the beach of the Caleta de Interián. The sea conditions were not very good and 20 participants had to drop out. The test, organised by Garachico council for 18 years, is the most important in its category held in Tenerife. It attracts triathletes from all the islands every year. Sara Ramírez has belonged to the Triathlon School of La Laguna for three years.

House prices: Boom, bust, and recovery cycle analysed

A closer look at the official Spanish house price index published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) shows property values on the road to recovery in all regions, albeit at different speeds, but thankfully nowhere near the madness of the boom years. The INE index is based on home sales inscribed in the Spanish Land Registry, and therefore more convincing than other indices based on valuations or asking prices. The INE also provide figures for house prices broken down by autonomous region and, though not much use for valuing individual properties, it does give us an idea of the direction of the market over time. The chart above plots the annualised change in prices per quarter nationally and for selected regions popular with foreign buyers. House prices plunged from 2007 to the end of 2013 before starting to rise moderately in most places from 2014 onwards.The chart illustrates how all areas followed the same trend, though the rate of change differed between areas, as you would expect. The next chart shows the index of Spanish house prices with a base year of 2015 (after the recovery started), and tells a similar story of boom, bust, and mild recovery, with all regions following the same path, though once again with noticeable differences between regions.

Now letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at the latest annualised change in house prices in selected regions. The national average was up 6.2% over twelve months to the end of March, lead by Madrid up 10.2%, with Extremadura in last place, up just 0.3% in a year. In the last quarter the rate of growth cooled off a bit in most regions, but the overall picture remains one of reasonable house price growth in most regions popular with foreign investors.

Continued on the next page Written by Mark StĂźcklin Mark StĂźcklin is a Barcelona-based property market analyst and consultant, and author of the 'Spanish Property Doctor' column in the Sunday Times (2005 - 2008).

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Trough to Present Now comes the change in prices between their nadir and the present, in other words how much they have changed since prices bottomed out. Prices have increased the most in Madrid (+39%), followed by Catalonia (+31%), and the least in Extremadura (+5%) and Murcia (+8%). Property in Madrid and Catalonia has been an excellent investment since the recovery started, suggesting that the best opportunities are to be found in the aftermath of the biggest bubbles.

Boom-Bust-Recovery Cycle Now let’s go back to the index and look at how Spanish house prices have changed over the years of the boom-bust-recovery cycle in different regions in a series of charts. The first chart compares the index at its highest point, lowest point, and current value, revealing that the house price bubble was biggest in Catalonia, smallest in Andalusia, and that prices have recovered the most in Madrid, and barely at all in Extremadura.

Peak to Present And finally, how have prices changed peak to present? Prices in Catalonia are still 30% below their peak more than a decade ago, whilst at the other end of the scale house prices in the Balearics, where demand is strong and land is scarce, are just 16% below. Spain in general is still 24% down.

Peak to Trough The next chart shows how prices changed from the peak to the trough, with declines led by Catalonia (-47%) and Madrid (-43%), whilst Andalusia posted the smallest decline of 30% between 2007 and the first quarter of 2014.The biggest price adjustment took place in Catalonia and Madrid – Spain’s two richest regions.

In conclusion House prices are still nowhere near their peaks in most places, which suggests we are nowhere near a bubble, though some specific locations in Barcelona, Madrid, and the Balearics are starting to look out of reach to local buyers. At the same time prices are clearly on a rising trend in most areas, though rarely in double digits outside Madrid, suggesting that prices are not yet rising at a speculative or unsustainable rate. Assuming no big shocks, I guess the trend towards moderately rising prices in most areas is set to continue for the foreseeable future.

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