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The 26th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) set sail on Sunday from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, bound for Saint Lucia. A brisk northerly wind and blue sky provided perfect conditions for a downwind start and a swift departure for the first part of the passage across the Atlantic. 217 boats and 1,188 people, including 26 aged under 18, are sailing in this year’s edition of the world’s most popular transocean rally.

First boats to cross the start line While the ARC is a cruising rally, there is a start and finish line, and the boats are split into divisions according to size, type and competition. At 12.30 GMT the gun on the Spanish naval ship fired for the start of the catamarans and open divisions. First catamaran across the line was Catana 47 Rafale (FRA), followed by Lagoon 620 Foxy Lady (GBR) then

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Privelège 745 Cattitude (GBR). With 30 catamarans and one trimaran, this is a record-breaking year for multihull entries in the ARC; making it the largest-ever ocean crossing by catamarans.

Follow the fleet All ARC boats are fitted with the latest version of the Yellowbrick YB3 trackers, allowing family and friends to follow the fleet from the comfort of home. As well as position, the online Fleet Viewer displays heading, speed and boat information. Wind direction and speed is also shown.

Follow the fleet online at http://www.worldcruising.com/arc/viewer.aspx

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Here in Gran Canaria we have a long history of support and association with issues which affect the global gay community.

It is worth remembering however that AIDS affects millions of people around the world regardless of their sexual orientation.

This year on World AIDS day the YUMBO commercial and cultural centre in Playa del Inglés will host various events to raise funds and awareness about this dreadful disease. To commemorate and celebrate this year participants will be asked to dress up to the nines in their most fabulous drag and help the official GLAY drag team

to raise funds for this very worthy cause.

The YUMBO has been instrumental in raising awareness ever since the first fundraisers organised there by Mr John Barrie and his late partner Tony at Hollywood Bar. Though Hollywoods is no longer there, the new proprietors have renamed it as Bar Meicker, now more than 10 years on this has become the traditional meeting point and focus of ceremonies and events to raise funds and awareness for local AIDS charity ACES and for remembrance on this solemn day.

So if you fancy a giggle, or better still feel you could really strut your stuff in size 9, 9 inch heals, then get yourself down to Bar Meicker for the Drag photoshoot at 8.30pm and join in with the festivities taking place which will include Drag Stars on trampolenes, a host of local entertainers, great music and of course the now infamous Miss World AIDS Day competition where sashes and prizes and kisses and flowers galore will handed out to the most scintillating participants

on the day.

World AIDS Day, observed on December 1st each year, is dedicated to raising awareness about the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infections. Around the world on this day people hold memorials to honor persons who have died from HIV/AIDS. Government and health officials also observe the event, often with speeches or forums on the AIDS topics.

Governments around the world now officially support World AIDS day as a day of national remembrance and support to those who have been affected by the disease and a day to promote greater awareness about it.

AIDS has killed more than 25 million people since first being recognised as a serious epidemic in 1981, though it was not given a name until the following year, and more than an estimated 33 million people worldwide live with HIV, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. Despite recent, improved access to antiretroviral treatment and care in many regions of the world, the AIDS epidemic still claims an estimated 2 million lives every year, of which nearly

300,000 are children.

On the World AIDS Day last year, Santiago Perez, president of State Coordination of HIVAIDS (CESIDA), said that “Today, in our country, between 1600 and 1800 people die each year from HIV. Though the number of patients has decreased from previous years, there are still many people affected, so it is imperative that we continue researching the subject, with the aim of reducing the number of people affected.

“The problem emphasis now is on early detection, we must provide appropriate treatments for HIV as early as possible.” This is because there are a large number of sufferers who are unaware that they have been infected, most of them, from sexual transmission among high-risk groups.

ACES (Amigos Contra El SIDA or Friends Against AIDS) was founded in 1996, due to concern about the number of people sensitized to the issue of AIDS and the scarce resources on the island, they are currently the only anti-AIDS association in the province of Las Palmas and they work throughout the community to raise awareness and funds to support education and treatment.

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❙ Drag Contest

Contestants for the YUMBO Miss World Aids Day Drag contest must meet at Bar Meicker for a photo shoot between 8 & 8.30 pm on December 1st and then get as involved as possible in raising funds for ACES before the main event at 9.30 where several professional drag artists will be on hand to perform and help with the judging. First prize includes a lifetime of adoration and gratitude from your adoring fans at the YUMBO centre.

❙JohnRAFFLE who runs Cafe Florin cyber-

cafe near to the Ymubo in Palya del Inglés has announced an AIDS Day Raffle in support of World AIDS day to be held at the Intercambio Language Exchange on Sunday November 27th with a range of exciting prizes to be won. First prize will be a brand new rental car free for a day so that you and your friends can go zooming round the island. Second prize is a Top Class Manicure from Luigi and Titzinas Free Style Saloon. Other prizes are to include a free fish & chip supper and The Red Cow and a bottle of Arhucas Rum from The Elephant Bar as well as many more to announced.

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An analysis of The British Market

Gran Canaria Tourism

Gran Canaria needs to diversify away from package tourism before it is too late. This seems like a strange idea when the beaches are full and the resorts are booming. Upheaval in Tunisia and Egypt has given the island a chance, perhaps the last one, to modernise its facilities and improve its image.

Analysing statistics provided by search engine Google we can see who is searching for Gran Canaria and what they look for. The results are not exactly encouraging for those of us who want Gran Canaria to become more than a “sun and sangria” destination.

Globally 4,090,000 people search for the term “Gran Canaria” every month. 450,000 of them are from Britain.

Assuming that one person per family does the searching, over a million potential British tourists consider Gran Canaria as a destination every month. A pretty decent number!

Both “Tenerife” (7,480,000 global, 1,500,000 UK searches) and “Lanzarote” (2,740,000

global and 823,000 UK searches) are more popular.

“Fuerteventura” gets 2,240,000 global searches and 450,000 UK searches.

Using the figures above we see that 11 percent of Gran Canaria searches come from Britain compared to 20 percent of Tenerife’s searches, 30 percent of Lanzarote’s and 20 percent of Fuerteventura’s searches. It seems that Gran Canaria has some work to do in the British tourist market!

Overall, the number of Google searches for “Gran Canaria” has declined gradually since 2004 (see graph below) until 2011 when there was a rise. The Costa del Sol and Tenerife show a similar pattern. This probably reflects the emergence of new destinations such as Turkey and Tunisia.

Looking further into the Google data we can see that 74,000 Brits a month search for “Gran Canaria weather” and over 75,000 search for “Gran Canaria hotel”. Other searches

Chistmas Market and Concerts

The Christmas festivities and concert series at the Maspalomas Lighthouse starts on Tuesday 6th of December with a special Christmas market for artisans and sellers of traditional Christmas goods from 11 am til 8 pm every day until Friday 9th.

There will be an exhibition of traditional arts and a children’s choir from CORO DE CAMERA SANTA BRIGIDA at 5 pm in the gallery within the lighthouse where artwork & christmasspecialities from different countries will also be on view and for sale.

That evening at 8 pm there will be the first of three special concerts performed by Canarian musicians. The first musician to play will be harpist VICENTE LA CAMERA playing a selection of beautiful renaissance and early baroque music.

All profits will be donated to the foundation NUEVO FUTURO LAS PALMAS, which takes care of children of families in crisis .

Ticket price 18 € pp More Information: KonzertManufaktur-Bauer. eu or (+34) 928 72 12 41

with more than 50,000 Google hits a month include “Gran Canaria temperature” and “Gran Canaria apartments”.

Only 27,000 Brits search for “Gran Canaria flight”, hinting that package deals are still more popular than independent booking.

Almost all the tourists on the island staying in resorts such as Maspalomas (60,000 UK searches), Playa del Ingles (50,000), Puerto Rico (33,000) and Mogan (40,000). The capital city Las Palmas gets just 10,000 searches a month.

The trend graphs for each resort are flat or declining slightly but all show a spike at the end of 2010 reflecting the beginning of the Arab Spring.

Also note the collapses in searches due to the 2007/2008 economic crash!

Other areas that have been promoted, such as walking, diving, cycling, rural tourism, etc don’t generate enough search results for Google to produce a graph. In terms of number of search terms we can

see that the island has a long way to go before it establishes itself as an all round destination for British tourists.

The fact that 5,400 British people per month look into car hire suggests that they are interested in exploring beyond the resorts. Maybe future ad campaigns should focus more on making the island seem accessible rather than just making it look good. Potential British visitors are bombarded by professional ads showing perfect destinations.

We need more targeted advertising aimed at niche interest groups, such as older walkers and young bikers. This won’t produce large numbers of new visitors but will attract higher worth tourists and spread the money into rural areas.

A few small gestures might also increase the number of tourists who leave the resorts and explore the island. For example: Information about useful bus routes in English and

German at every stop.

Interactive displays of walking routes, diving sites and golf courses at tourist information points and popular attractions.

A range of mobile Apps in German and English with bus timetables, walking and cycling routes.

Gran Canaria is in danger of missing a huge opportunity to modernise its tourist industry before fashions move on and it is too late! ❏ Alex Bramwell

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Expo Turismo Multi Cultural

Two young visionary entrepreneurs have organised an event Friday 2nd December at the Plaza Perez Galdos, beside the church in Arguineguin to promote multiculturalism and cooperation between businesses, performers and the wider community. Christina and Robert of PMP-media tell us “We believe that collaboration is the key to strengthening relationships across industries, and with the aid of local government we have managed to create what we hope will be a dynamic forum to boost tourism in our area. In an industry that is always changing, our precious island seems to have become a bit stuck with people sometimes seeming to work against each other. We need to open eyes and cooperate in the knowledge that we are all working towards the

same goal.”

On the main stage there will be musicians and entertainers representing different countries and different music styles. There will certainly be something for everyone.

Two compères will present the evening in English, Spanish and Scandinavian languages.

Ten exhibition stalls have been allocated for local companies to present their products and meet the public, but it’s not only about showing off, it will be about having

a good time, with food and drink of various sorts available and a variety of knick-knacks for sale in a small market area as well as a bouncycastle and face-painting for the younger crowd.

What’s more, say Christina and Robert, a sizeable percentage of any profits earned will be awarded to the local church charity.

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adjudicator and teacher, Jeannie van Rompay, has been living in Gran Canaria with her husband Tony for ten years. Latterly both of them have been dedicating a lot of time to painting, and have held a number of joint exhibitions in the south of the island. However, the multi-talented Jeannie is not one to cry: “Enough is enough!” and about eighteen months ago she organised a Poetry Evening at the British Club in Las Palmas, more or less as an experiment to see what sort of reception it might have.

The first one was such a success, with British, Spanish and French participation, that since then there have been “repeat performances” by popular request about every three months. The formula is simple: you can bring one poem of your own choosing (or even one you have written yourself) to read – or have someone else read – or you can just sit and listen to everyone else. It is quite informal with drinks and tapas before or after. The next one is on Wednesday 30th November and the theme is Winter, so we are expecting the usual combination of the serious, the amusing and the naughty, as the fancy takes us. Why not come and join us? The British Club is located at León y Castillo 274 in Las Palmas and has a range of activities, bar and restaurant with parking facilities. If you find you would like to become a member, the fees are just 33€ per month for singles, or 56€ for couples.

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Winter Blume

Gran Canaria is once again playing host to a well known international event. It seems that we barely had time to take a breath between Masdanza and Womad, and already another banquet of events and shows is upon us. This time gymnastics takes the floor, with events going on all over the island. The first Blume Gran Canaria Festival took place in the year 1960. It is amazing to think that this glorious extravaganza of gymnastic performances was up and running several years before the tourists first got wind of the year round sunshine in which we now so happily bask.

The festival was founded

by Don Jesús Telo Rodriguez in memory of Joaquín Blume, one of Spain’s greatest gymnasts.

Blume tragically died in a plane crash over the mountains of Cuenca on his way to Gran Canaria the previous year.

The gymnasts of Gran Canaria had been planning a new international gymnastics festival in Las Palmas, and had invited Blume, and three other acclaimed gymnasts to come and participate in the event. Unfortunately tragedy intervened, with 25 year old Blume, his young wife and the three other sportsmen dying in the crash.

The committee, which had been eagerly awaiting the

arrival of this highly talented group, was shocked and saddened by the loss of their fellow gymnasts. Mourning their loss, they decided to change the name of the festival from ‘Las Palmas’ to Blume, continuing with their plans to inaugurate an international event.

Since its birth fifty one years ago, Blume Gran Canaria has developed and grown, and today is an event of significant importance in the world of gymnastics. Not only is it respected globally, but here on the island the event is awaited impatiently by the entire sporting community in recognition of its role in the education and development of the islands’ children and adults.

The Blume festival makes a point of not being a competition, encouraging anyone who wishes to, to participate. All levels are accepted, and there is also gymnastics for disabled per­­ sons. Aware of the importance of mental agility and cultural awareness, the festival inclu­ des a bridge tournament and an art exhibition, thereby broadening its scope. In the festivals timetable you will also find judo and synchronised swimming events, boasting hundreds of participants, and workshops on a diverse range

of sports and performing arts.

Participants will also be able to take advantage of several sightseeing tours around the island, showing off our beautiful landscapes and historical towns.

Over 30 events will be held in towns and villages from Las Palmas to Maspalomas between the 25th of November and the 3rd of December this year. Almost all of the shows will be held outdoors, to the delight of both the performers and the public, making the most of the warmer temperatures and beautiful surroundings to be found here in Gran Canaria.

With 11 British teams participating this year, bringing over 150 British hopefuls and participating clubs from all over the world taking full advantage of the Canarian winter, this will be a great chance to see some of the extraordinary young athletes working towards great future success as we enter the year of the London 2012 Olympics.

Details of all events can be found (in English) at BlumeGranCanaria.com.

There is sure to be an event near you, be it morning, afternoon or evening, so do go along expecting to be awed. ❏ Josie McTaggart

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The list of contributors forms a veritable who’s who of modern British study in the capital with academics and intellectuals at the vanguard of current commentary on the great influence the British have had on Canary Island life and indeed how deeply the archipelago’s strategic location affected British society, exploration and trade.

The effervescent Mrs Betty Burgess provided a history of the Anglican church in Las Palmas; the eminent Doña Maria Isabel González Cruz, professor of English at the University of Las Palmas, discussed the life and work of four distinguished visitors to the islands; Don Bernadino Correa Beningfield described the costumery of the British Colonists; Nicolás DíazSaavedra y Morales read from his erudite History of The British Club; Don Carmelo Santana Peña spoke of those Canarians in London who made a name for themselves; and to end Francisco Quintana Navarro summarised the rise and decline of the Imperial British on these islands.

The British Empire’s expansion from the 18th century onwards and its business interests both in this area of the Atlantic and beyond

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led to the development of a large English colony in the Canary Islands throughout the nineteenth and into the early twentieth centuries.

All spheres of social life in the archipelago were affected by the influence of this colony as The Canary Islands played an instrumental role in the supply and communications between Britain and her various territories including Africa, India and the Americas.

A great wealth of the history of these islands over the last couple of hundred years lies in the special relationship the British enjoyed with the Canarians. The heart of British interests here was in the Puerto de la Luz, though the colony spread out from

the city up to the hills of Santa Brígida and beyond.

Many photographs portraying the landscape and the native peasantry, as well as leading

The British interests declined through the 1920s and 30s with the displacement of much of the activities of the British in this part of the

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On the 12th of November The Canarian Association of Human Development held their second conference on the history of the British presence in Las Palmas with many eminent speakers exploring the influence of the British community and the history of their relationship with Canary Islanders over the last couple of centuries.

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political and social events and the social activities of the British colony, can be found depicting those long ties and indeed the class divisions that were starkly obvious throughout the years of Empire.

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Atlantic. The Spanish Civil War and the drift of Franco’s fascist state put paid to much of the British colonial interests here and it was the Germans who stood out as being more and more relevant throughout the 30s and 40s. Still the legacy is

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long and many of the islands institutions recognise the important role that the British played in the development of shipping, farming and exports.

The British presence, so crucial for the development of the tourism industry, trade and export agriculture, the mainstays of the island’s economy, also affected the social life and customs of the islanders. The ‘English’ were erected as the architects of a prevailing sense of modernity and social prestige, contributing enormously to the development of various social, cultural, and sporting events which greatly energized the previously sleepy island life.

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were the most natural way to bring the colony together and provide a few hours of relaxation and comfort to its members, also helping close ties of friendship between the two communities.

British celebrations like Queen Victoria’s Jubilee were contributed to by the authorities and local bands.

Similarly, local traditional dances such as the Candelaria were frequented by members of the British colony.

Garden-parties were an early established English a fad in island society. Held in the gardens of a hotel or private home, guests were treated to tea, cakes and liqueurs. Tea became a society drink in Las Palmas.

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One Of Our Own Makes Good!

Father Keith Jefferies, Priest of the Anglican Church (retired), beloved friend and advisor to many of us in Gran Canaria and beyond (as in this world and other-worldly), linguist and professor of foreign languages including Arabic, German, and Spanish - has had a sagacious book of balladry published: “Word” Without Question.

And an elegant and eclectic book it is. The 57 poems covera wide range of topics from current day issues in politics, spirituality and faith, whimsy and humour, remembrance, Dunkirk, fanciful journeys, people, and a wonderful dog named Sid - rescued from the bowels of hell and whisked off toheaven on earth (Mogan, Gran Canaria). The book ischock full of wit, tantalising thinking, and multiple pauses for reflection.

Father Keith (or “just plain Keith”) first visited the Canary Islands 16 years ago on an annual holiday.

He immediately fell in love with Gran Canaria. Since then he hastravelled extensively throughout the archipelago, but when retirement time came, Gran Canaria was the only choice. He calls the enchanted pueblo ofMogan one of the most beautiful places on earth and his “final home” (on earth, as it were).

In Detention is the book Father Keith has been labouring on with love and devotion for some time

now. This challenging subject deals with the religious, moral, and political themeswhich effect immigration into the United Kingdom.

He draws heavily from his time as a Chaplain to a large British Immigration, Detention, and RemovalCentre, his last position before retirement. With travels throughout the Middle East (fluent in Arabic), challenging times served in the military, and years of counselling immigrants, this will be not only a topical book, but is high on our list of “must reads.”

Deep into the efforts of researching In Detention, Keith had contact with a poet of considerable note. They exchanged thoughts and poems, and Keith was encouraged to submit a book of poems for publication.

Interested publishers said yes, and the result is available on Amazon.co.UK. Father Keith, a TARA Animal Respect Association supporter, adopter, and officer, among his many and community activities and good works, has graciously offered to sign and personalise books for all purchasers on Gran Canaria. Just contact TARA at 928 062 891 to make arrangements for your personal inscription when your book arrives.

The Canary News congratulates Father Keith Riley on his published book and looks forward to In detention with anticipation. Brava!

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE 2011 ‘Lest we forget ....’

On Sunday 13th November the annual Remembrance Day Service in memory of those who lost their lives in World Wars 1 and 2 and other conflicts, was held at Holy Trinity Church, Garden City, Las Palmas The Chaplain, Father Peter Ford, OGS led the service which was attended by over 60 people.

The British Vice-Consul, Esther Martin, read the Roll of Honour, as we remembered those residents on the island who sacrificed their lives .The Vice-Consul laid a poppy wreath in honour of the dead at the foot of the Memorial Plaque, following which, war veteran, 91 year old Robert Workman read the very moving tribute – a stanza from the ‘Ode of Remembrance’: “They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them; Nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them”. ( Laurence Binyon 1914.)

The Chaplain spoke of remembering not only all those who have died in while serving their country - those who sacrificed their lives – and still do – in the armed forces, but also asked us to ponder the cost of war and the aftermath of war, where ordinary people’s lives, homes and families are forever torn apart by its ravages. “Is there not a better way, in this day and age”, he said, recalling the words of the 13th century St Thomas Aquinas who elaborated a set of “rules” that should govern relations between nations, and regarding war: the cause must be clearly seen to be just, all avenues are to be explored to avert war, force must be proportional and intended to advance good and proper authority must be given for it. “Do we consider this in the conflicts we are involved in”? he asked. The poppies worn by all members of

the congregation are sold by the British Legion Charity, its funds dedicated to helping war veterans and their kin.

Following the playing of ‘The Last Post’ , readings for the day, prayers, hymns and the Eucharist, the well known British patriotic song was sung - the first verse of which encapsulates the selfsacrifice made by those who go to war prepared to fight- and if necessary to lay down their lives for cause and country: I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above, Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love; The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test, That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best; The love that never falters, the love that pays the price, The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice. ❏ Kay Owen November 2011.

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Dear Edward, I represent a group of ex-pats who came up with the idea of approaching the Cerebral Palsy Home in Pico do Funcho with the offer of raising funds to send someone from there on a fantastic voyage aboard the sailing ship Lord Nelson run by the Jubilee Sailing Trust. (JST.ORG.UK) We have so far raised in excess of the €2,000 required to send Jose Sousa ‘Joel’ and his brother Emanuel on this wonderful square rigged sailing ship for the disabled, from Lisbon to Las Palmas. Joel is 28 years and has been a permanent resident of the Cerebral Palsy Home in Funchal since it opened about two years ago. His family is from Estreito de Camara do Lobos.

There are seven children. Four brothers and three sisters. Three of the brothers have Friedreich’s Ataxia. If you wish to know more about life with this inherited condition there are many sites that can be found through any web search engine.

Essentially Jose and his brother, who will be his ‘sailing buddy’ will be leaving the Lord Nelson on the 28th December in Las Palmas but there are no flights to Madeira until the 31st December.

The help we are looking for is more or less as follows.

1 - Find a suitable cheap local hotel with twin beds and wheelchair access (only Jose is a chair user) preferably half board. We do have funds for this but not an awful lot!

2 - Possibly to organise a trip to see some of the sights of Gran Canaria We should also like to supply money to pay for and to make sure that the taxi gets them to the airport on time on 31st December.

Whilst Jose speaks no English we are assured that his brother can speak in English. In all probability after the trip on the Lord Nelson (eleven days) their English will be quite adequate.

Would it be possible for The Canary News to help us?

Kind regards Charles Watson The Island of Madeira

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hank you Mr Watson for your letter.

How lovely to hear from another of the Macaronesian islands. The Canary News would be honoured to offer any help we can in welcoming the boys to Gran Canaria at the end of December and we

are sure that our wonderful community of readers, residents and business owners may well be able to get involved in making sure that their stay with us is memorable. We will be in touch with you over the coming weeks to see what is on offer, and what can be arranged. Congratulations

Hi Edward!

Just read the article in The Canary News (Edition 56) about driving in Gran Canaria. You omitted a section on ‘Indicating’.

A bloke nearly hit the back of me the other day. He got out of his car and gesticulating wildly and apoplectic with rage, screamed that I should have put on my left indicator to let him and others behind me that the traffic in front had slowed down. I asked him if he couldn’t see my brake lights and that anyway, one would use the emergency flashers if traffic had come to an abrupt standstill - he wouldn’t have it at all!

I’ve noticed a lot of drivers put on their left indicator in slowing traffic and it really annoys the life out of me!

The other thing that drives me crazy is when for example, someone is about to cross the road, the front driver might put his arm out the window to tell you to slow down, waving it madly as if you’re about to ram him!

“I have eyes” I want to scream!!!

PS loved your response on the letters page and yes, I did read till the end!!

X Lisa Guide

Thank you Lisa. Driving here can indeed be an adventure, but I do find it a pleasure trying to guess what other road users might be just about to do without warning. I will pass your comments to The Gran Canaria Guru for inclusion on his website.

Ed

in managing to raise enough funds to send Joel on what is sure to be the experience of a lifetime.

The Jubilee Sailing Trust is one of our most regular and beloved visiting organisations. Watch this space. If anyone would like to get involved with assisting Joel and Emanuel

Ref: letter from Anon Anon - issue No 56 Dear Editor, My husband and I have been reading your paper for a few years now and we are very pleased and happy to receive so much FREE information about this island.

We admire your patience in your long reply, although we think you wasted your time on someone who is not interested in facts.

Be assured that the “silent majority” is on your side.

Best wishes and carry on the good work we appreciate it.

Karin Bratchell - San Agustin Thank you Karin. What a lovely letter to write. I do believe I’m blushing. I have passed your thanks to the hard working volunteers who make every edition happen. I’m sure they will enjoy basking in your appreciation. They deserve medals, all of them.

Ed Dear Mr Timon, Firstly I hope its okay for me to write to you as I can imagine how busy you must be.

I am a Primary school teacher, working and living in Tafira Alta. I have lived on the island for 4 years and 2 years ago myself and some colleagues set up a football team. We have British, Canarians, Scandinavians,Canadians all playing. We are in a veterans league (over 28s!) and play all around Las Palmas.

We have a facebook group ‘FC Oakley’ and every week after we play I write a match report. I have been told on numerous occasions that I should write to your paper (which is read by all my colleagues)

please contact us here at The Canary News.

to see if you would be interested in including it in your paper?

I would love to hear what you think and if this is something you would be interested in? I have included the latest match report and a team photo! kind regards, James Lister Thank you James! We would love to hear about your team of veterans. I have asked our sports editor to look over your work and hope to include a regular contribution from you in future editions. It is great to hear that there is such a multinational team playing on the island.

Ed Hi, good morning Can you tell me what the dates will be for Gay Pride 2012?

Thank you also for your article on the situation of Classroom Assistants (edition 56) in the Canary Islands! I was alerted to it by a friend.

There are many people who have not been able to work since September (we knew we wouldn’t be working from the end of June until the beginning of September) but to get an email on the 27th August telling us that we would NOT be working in September was a shock to most people!

Thank you, Kate Thank you Kate. We would love to hear more updates on the teaching assistant story, please do let us know the latest.

Maspalomas Gay Pride 2012 is scheduled from the 7th - 13th of May and we will be bringing you regular updates till then.

Ed

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Canarian Lawyer

Airline lost my luggage Q: I checked in with a suitcase but it never arrived at its destination. Do I have the right to be compensated for it?

A: Yes. In the case of national flights the compensation for damaged or lost luggage (hand luggage or checked suitcases) can be up to 500 DEG Derechos Especiales de Giro (Special Drawing Rights) equivalent to 736 € (depending on the route). In the case of delayed luggage, the maximum indemnity set as a limit is the price paid for the transport.

In the case of international flights the indemnity for loss, damage, deterioration or delay is about 17 DEG, equivalent to 25€, per kilo (depending on the route). In the case of losing, damaging or delaying any part of the luggage or any object contained in the luggage, only the weight will be considered in order to set the limit of responsibility.

For hand luggage, the responsibility is limited (depending on the route) to 332 DEG, about 489€ per passenger.

Bear in mind the emphasis on differences between hand luggage and checked luggage as well as between partly or completely lost or damaged luggage or luggage that is simply delayed.

In the end passengers should take account of checkedin luggage or hand luggage transported with a special declaration of entered value,

accepted by the airline and supplement paid, which will have limit the responsibility to this value in case of incident. It is recommended you do not include any perishable goods or fragile objects in your checkedin luggage, nor meds or important documents.

You can normally consult further information on the airline’s web page.

Custody of my child Q: My husband is a pensioner on Social Security.

I have a good salary. I would like to know if, in the case of divorce or separation if I would get custody of our child as my salary would allow me to take better care of him than my husband could.

A: Until a judge hears the case you can never know what might happen. However, custody is normally given to the mother even though she may not have any income of her own. And it is even more likely that the mother would obtain custody if she has a higher income than the father. So it is certainly possible to speculate that custody of your child would be granted to you.

The Bank will seize my flat Q: My husband and I are unemployed and the bank plans to seize our property.

How can I avoid the seizure of my flat? Can we renegotiate a debt with the bank? Would it be advisable to do so?

A: Between you and your

financing institution exists a contract that binds you to fulfill an agreement under penalty of losing your property. However, banks do not want to seize and sell properties guaranteed with mortgage, at auction as they will often lose money in times such as these, when the sale of flats has almost ceased.

In conclusion, the lack of payment of a mortgage can end up in a renegotiation with the bank provided that there are probabilities that you can pay the debt in a way other than that originally agreed.

Joint Ownership of Property Q: Can I change the the ownership of our marriage property from Community Property to Joint Ownership?

A: Yes, you can. Arrange a meeting with your lawyer to make these kinds of changes.

Joint Ownership of Property consists of each spouse being owner of their own individual assets but each participating in the profits of the other. Meanwhile Community Property implies that assets are held by both in an even 50/50 split.

Lottery Fraud Q: I received a letter telling me that I have won the lottery and that I will need to pay costs. Is this legal?

A: Do not pay any amount in order to obtain prizes you have been offered. The Spanish Lottery is free of taxes and other duties. You should not have to pay to receive anything you have won.

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New leaders, Same problems Well it all seemed to be going wrong for the Eurozone last week. It looked like the Euro was on the brink of collapse, however by some miracle it did not go into free fall. As we know there was bad news in Greece, the Greek prime minister George Papendreou resigned, Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi, was somewhat forced to step down, lets face it he had other interests that were far more important than

running the country. So we now have two new leaders of the countries with the greatest financial issues. In Italy market expectations are weighing heavily on Mr Monti’s shoulders and he is currently presenting a new set of austerity measures to reassure the market that Italy can manage its way out of the current crisis. The markets are still unsure what to do about the Eurozone and the turmoil and uncertainty

in the Eurozone will continue to run . Germany and France are frantically trying to find a solution for the woes of Euroland and recently showed via their GDP that they still are the shining lights, Eurozone GDP grew by 0.2% with Germany recording 0.5% and France recording 0.4% at least they can show growth.

In the UK we have heard Mr Mervyn King from the BOE suggesting that growth in

the UK will stall and he has revised growth forecasts for the UK for both 2011 and 2012. Add this to the recently announced higher than expected unemployment figures, the highest since 1996 then you know all is not well within the UK. Maybe these facts are why the housing market is stagnant and people are not applying in their droves for new mortgages!!

Well what has this done

to the currency markets? Well nothing much really, as you would expect the Euro has weakened slightly, pushing sterling up a little higher and the best since March of this year but over the last couple of weeks its been the Dollar within the ascendency and both the £ and the € have lost ground against the it.

So if you have been holding off on making your money transfer from the UK to Spain or vice versa, now

would be a good time to do this. Our currency partner Moneycorp can offer you expert guidance, so that you trade at the right time, giving you more money and making your money go further. Give them a call on 951 319 700 and have a chat after all Christmas is not far away, a few extra Euros in your pocket will definitely help.

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ID Card / NIE /

Residencia Gran Canaria Guru

Expert advice on everything you need to know about living and working in Gran Canaria.

If you are thinking of staying in Gran Canaria one of the first things you’ll need is your NIE. You need it to buy property, a car, a mobile and get a job. It also entitles you to 30% discounts on flights and ferries between and from the Canary Islands. Without it you will find life quite tricky so make it a priority to get one as soon as you arrive.

What is an NIE? NIE is your - Numero de Identidad de Extranjeros which, translated, means "Identity Number for Foreigners". It is essentially a number. It begins with an X and looks something like this X-3457762-F. The same number is also your NIF (numero identidad fiscal – tax number). It is often also referred to as a residencia but from what I understand (and there is a huge amount of confusion about this) your residencia is the actual ID card you used to get.

People applying for a NIE used to get a nice plastic card which fitted neatly into any wallet or purse, but the modern NIE is actually just a convenient huge A4 piece

of paper with your name and number and a official stamp. Apparently they are reintroducing the card but I have yet to meet someone with one.

How to apply for an NIE? In theory it's easy. All you have to do is 1. Go to the nearest Oficina Extranjeros department in Las Palmas, Telde or Maspalomas 2. Fill in and sign an application form, and hand it in together with a photocopy of your passport and your original passport 3. Get a payment slip, go to the bank to pay it and then return with the receipt from the bank.

You can do it in 1 day and you must do this IN PERSON you can't get anyone else to do it for you.

In theory the process looks quite quite straightforward.

However as bureaucracy seems to be a Spanish hobby it’s not as easy as it should be.

The Spanish Foreign Office still makes no distinction between EU-member state citizens and other foreigners applying for the all-important NIE, so in Gran Canaria you will have to join a very long queue of immigrants in Spain seeking the same paper as you. In Las Palmas you are advised to start queuing at 7.00 a.m. to get your NIE, because each morning the office opens at 8.30 a.m. and gives out numbers to the first 70 people in the queue. The rest have to return and queue

again the next day. However if you accidentally lie in the office closes at 2.00 and if you pass by at 1.00 they will sometimes let you in as all 70 people have gone through, but don’t rely on this.

If you live outside Las Palmas the process is a lot easier as the queues seem to be a lot shorter. We have had reports from members of our website that in Maspalomas and Telde you can be in and out of the police station in just a couple of hours, however I still recommend arriving early.

Apply in your home country You can now get your NIE in your own country. For more details please have a look at the consulate website for your country where you’ll find all the requirements.

Renewing your NIE Your NIE only lasts 5 years, so a couple of months before it runs out go and renew it.

It is a pretty straightforward process but you have to queue with all the people applying for the first time too. So … get there early. Go to the oficina de extranjeros and at the desk ask to “renovar” your NIE. 1. Wait until your number is called 2. Fill in the form with the official, hand over your passports and leave a fingerprint.

3. Go to the nearest bank and pay the tax that you will be instructed to pay 4. Wait 30-45 days

5. Go and collect your new NIE.

How to change an NIE, after marriage for example Same place, same process but you’ll need a couple of extra ‘easy to get’ documents 1. Passport 2. Document accrediting the change on your NIE. In the case of marriage you will need your marriage certificate and

a certificate from the British consulate stating that in the UK it is normal to change your name after marriage.

3. Receipt from the bank stating you have paid the relevant tax. (get the form when you meet the officer for the first time, pay it at the nearest bank and return.)

4. Social security certificate.

Be prepared for a little confusion as to why you are doing it and, just so you’re

prepared, at all stages of the process everyone will say that they didn’t know people changed their surname after marriage and that it is very chauvinistic.

Anyway I hope you have found this article useful and if you need any further advice on living and working here in Gran Canaria pop by the website www.grancanariaguru.com and have a browse, there is loads of very useful information.

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Moving Here

Specialist Shipping With the ARC yacht crews having been in Las Palmas for the last month preparing for the big race, which left on Sunday 20th November headed for Saint Lucia, there have been many calls for spare parts, sails, supplies and other necessities, and even for entire yachts, to be transported from various places around the world in readiness for the big day.

Transporting large items and specialist equipment of this sort requires very careful handling and there are few companies with the background and resources

to be able to deal with all the many different types of order, all marked urgent, which need to arrive here in time for the crews or indeed in some cases be forwarded on safely to another destination.

Due to the very fast turnarounds on most of the items involved, those who wish to transport maritime equipment, or any other specialist items, tend to work on recommendation with the transport companies known to be able to complete the shipments without fuss and with a minimum of delay.

Gaining port clearance

quickly is imperative as is the expedient delivery of the shipments as daily dry dock charges can be astronomical.

Whether moving specialist parts, engines, unusually long or fragile items, whole speedboats or yachts the professionals don’t take chances and nor should you. Use a company that knows what they’re doing, and are trusted by professional crews world wide. Often there is only one opportunity to make a move like this work, so get good advice and get it right first time.

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Twitters from the Atlantic

Admiral Nelson

s d n la s I y r a n a C e h and t by

Barrie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands as a newspaper editor. He is still enjoying life in the sun as a writer and author.

You may remember Horatio Nelson from school history lessons as the jolly little man with the big hat and equally inflated ego; his costume goes down a treat at fancy dress parties. In pictures, Nelson is instantly recognisable as the semiblinded, one-armed naval officer who destroyed the French and Spanish fleets; he also had a fascinating ménage à trois with the rather interesting Lady Hamilton. So what is the real story of the man whose statue dominates London’s Trafalgar Square, and how does it link with the Canary Islands?

I am often surprised to discover that these lumps of volcanic rock, known as the Canary Islands, punch well above their weight when it comes to links with famous

and interesting people, as well as key moments in history; the links with Admiral Nelson are yet another example.

According to the history books, Nelson lost his right eye capturing Corsica and his right arm whilst attacking the Canary Islands. He captured six and destroyed seven of Napoleon’s ships at the Battle of the Nile, trapped Napoleon in Egypt, assaulted Copenhagen and dealt with Napoleon’s combined French and Spanish fleets off the coast of Spain. This defeat of the French navy stopped Napoleon’s power at sea, and with it, his dreams of world domination. Nelson is, of course, best remembered for winning one of the greatest naval battles in history, the Battle of Trafalgar, on 21 October, 1805.

The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife was launched by Nelson on 22 July 1797, and was heavily defeated. British soldiers who succeeded in reaching the beach were riddled with bullets fired by the citizens of Santa Cruz; indeed, these citizens were so closely involved in repelling the attack that many were given honours and medals.

Three days later, the remains of the British landing party withdrew under a truce, which allowed the remaining British forces to return to their ships with full military honours.

Part of the truce included an undertaking not to burn the

town, or make any further attacks on Tenerife or the Canary Islands. The British fleet had received a painful defeat and would never again attempt to capture Santa Cruz, yet Nelson was given a hero's welcome back in England.

The Spanish suffered 30 dead and 40 injured, whilst the British lost 250 and 128 men were wounded. Nelson had lost many men and ships and so the journey back to England was going to be a problem. In a generous act of chivalry, General Gutiérrez let Nelson borrow two Spanish ships to help the British to get home, as well as allowing the British to leave with their arms and war honours. These acts of chivalry led to a friendly exchange of letters between Nelson and Gutiérrez.

However, Nelson would later comment that Tenerife had been the most horrible hell he had ever endured. Nelson's letter offering a cheese as a gratitude token is actually on display at the Spanish Army Museum in Toledo.

Nelson himself had been wounded in the arm, which resulted in partial amputation.

Nelson's operation was quick and the limb was thrown overboard, despite the admiral's wish to keep it, presumably as a macabre souvenir. Or was it?

One of the parts of this story that intrigues me is that during the assault against Tenerife are claims that

Nelson's arm was kept as a souvenir and later stored behind the altar in Las Palmas Cathedral in Gran Canaria.

Whether there is any truth in this story seems unlikely because it would have been against Roman Catholic rules, as only the relics of saints are kept under altars. Nelson may have been a great man, but a saint he was not. Maybe his arm was an exception to the rule?

Interestingly, Canarians also regard Nelson as a great man, and the date of Nelson's attack, 25 July, is still a public holiday in Santa Cruz de Tenerife where he is described as, “The most gallant enemy we ever had."

Although some sections of my old school history book are questionable, Nelson was certainly an outstanding naval commander. However, he did say, “Kiss me, Hardy,” and Captain Thomas Hardy did kiss him, twice. Sadly though,

Nelson never wore an eye patch, so do remember this minor detail the next time you hire a costume for a fancy dress party.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘Threads and Threats' (ISBN: 9781843866466)

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Bilingual

Spanish Lesson 52

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Grammar basics, o w t t r a p 3) “You say it like this”= SE DICE ASI

by

Theresa Coe, The Language Exchange

Following my last lesson, I´d like to continue with useful pointers to get your grammar right in Spanish.

1) Cuál + verb, qué + noun Cuál means ‘which’ and qué means ‘what’. However, unlike in English, you can only use cuál with a verb (action word) NEVER with a noun. So instead of saying ‘which song do you like?’ you´d need to ask ‘WHAT song’: ¿Qué canción [can-see-YON] te gusta?

Conversely, instead of saying ‘what is your name/number etc?’ the Spanish say WHICH is your surname/number? (of all the surnames/numbers in the world): ¿Cuál es tu apellido/ número?

2) Gustar: to please, not to like

NEXT LANGUAGE EXCHANGE MEETINGS:

Sunday 20th November, 6pm, Playa del Inglés, MONO bar, CC Atlantico Beach Club Sunday 27th November, 5pm Playa del Inglés, www.cafeflorin.com Tuesday 6th December, 7pm, Las Palmas www.telodijeperez.com All welcome. Email theresacoe@gmail.com for more details.

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www.colby.edu/~bknelson/SLC/index.php has loads of free grammar explanations and self-correcting practice exercises. Enjoy!

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You can´t say ‘I like red wine’ in Spanish; instead you need to say: the wine pleases me: El vino tinto me gusta.

Similarly, they´d ask: ¿te gusta la isla? (you it pleases, the island?) and a Juan, le gusta su trabajo (to Juan, it pleases him his job) or nos gusta bailar (we like to dance; literally: US it pleases to dance). More on back-to-front verbs in lessons 20 & 31.

Vecindario ( opposite to Víctor Jara Theatre )

6) A+ el = al

We use ‘you’ or ‘one’ to talk about people in general: (can one smoke here?) In Spanish they use ‘se’ and then the verb ending for he/she/it. E.g: ¿Se puede fumar/aparcar aquí? (can one smoke/park here?). We often ask ¿Cómo se dice en español? (how do you say it in Spanish?) or hear: se dice que la comida es excelente (one says/they say that the food is excellent here)

4) You can´t miss out ‘THAT’

Although it´s okay to say: “I think it´s going to rain” in English, in Spanish you always need to add ‘that’: creo QUE va a llover (I believe that it´s going to rain).

Similarly “I think /don´t think so” are creo que sí, and creo que no (I believe that no).

5) Questions: preposition at START

We put prepositions at the end of our sentences: Who are you going WITH? But in Spanish they go at the start:¿Con quién vas? (with who are you going?).

Likewise, “what do you work in?” would be: ¿En qué trabajas? (in what do you work?) Other examples include: ¿Adónde vas? (to where you go?) and ¿Para qué? (what for? Or as the Spanish say: for what?)

Just as we don´t say ‘a orange’ as it sounds awkward, the Spanish combine ‘a + el’ (to the) to form ‘al’. The same happens with ‘de + el’ (of/from the): it becomes del. This isn´t necessary if ‘the’ is la, las or los. For example: vamos al coche (let´s go to the car), but vamos a los coches (let´s go to the cars). El jamón es del supermercado (the ham is from the supermarket) but el queso es de la tienda (the cheese is from the shop).

7) Bien or bueno?

People often confuse the adjectives bueno and malo (good and bad) with the adverbs bien and mal (well and badly), which describe verbs rather than things.

One way to remember the difference is to think of the greeting ¡Buenos Dias! (GOOD Day) and what you say when people ask ¿Cómo estás? (how are you?) – Muy BIEN (very WELL). Normally we use BUENO/MALO with SER (for permanent characteristics of something) and BIEN/MAL with ESTAR (for temporary states) or other verbs: La fiesta fue buena (the party was good); es malo fumar (it´s bad to smoke). BUT me siento mal (I feel badly) or bailo bien pero canto mal (I dance well but I sing badly).

Francisco Gourié, 57 (Triana Area)

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Las Tilitas

© Penelopex/Wikimedia

San Mateo, nowadays

Tilita is originally from Gran Canaria. Having raised a family in Venezuela, she returned many years later to the land of her childhood.

San Mateo es el pueblito de montaña un poco mas hacia el norte de Santa Brígida donde nació mi padre Eusebio.

La economía de esta zona es principalmente la ganadería y la agricultura, y es un lugar lleno de vida para visitar especialmente los fines de semana cuando visitantes de toda la isla vienen a su mercadillo, uno de los mas importantes de la isla. En el se vende el rico queso de San Mateo, y también vegetales frescos, vino, artesanía como

cestas, cuchillos canarios, y artículos de cuero y madera.

San Mateo is a little mountain town a little north of Santa Brigida, where my father Eusebio was born . The economy of this area is mainly farming and agriculture, and it is a lively place to visit especially on weekends when visitors from all over the island come to the municipal market, one of the most important on the island. Here the tasty cheese of San Mateo is sold as

well as fresh vegetables, wine and handicrafts such as wicker baskets, canarian knives and leather and wooden goods.

Debido a su situación geográfica, Vega de San Mateo es un municipio rico en paisajes naturales y lleno impresionantes miradores como El Mirador de la Cruz, El Montañon y El Mirador de la Montaña Cabrejas. Otro lugar muy importante es el área de Los Pechos, en donde podremos observar el sur y el norte de la isla.

Due to its geographical location, Vega de San Mateo is a municipality rich in natural landscapes and breathtaking viewpoints such as El Mirador de la Cruz, El Montañón and El Mirador de la Montaña Cabrejas. Another very important place in the area is the viewpoint de Los Pechos, from where the north and south of the island can be seen.

En dirección San Mateo a Valsequillo por la GC-41,

aproximadamente a 4km del Casco se encuentra la zona recreativa de La Lechucilla y El Calero Los visitantes pueden disfrutar de una hermosa zona de castañeros, acondicionada para merendar.

On the way to Valsequillo from San Mateo by GC-41, approximately 4 km from the town is the recreation areas of El Calero and La Lechucilla.

Here visitors enjoy a place of serene beauty surrounded

by Chestnut trees and fully equipped for picnics.

© Luis Ojeda Perez

San Mateo, in 1890

Tilita's Grandfather

En esta zona de la Lechucilla existe un Castañero centenario al que aun llaman “El castañero de Eusebio”, en honor a mi padre porque el siendo pequeño no dejaba que nadie se acercara, solo el se subía y cogía las castañas típicas de Navidad.

In La Lechucilla there is centennial Chestnut tree that is still called “Eusebio’s chestnut tree” in honor of my father because when he was a little boy he would not let anyone come near it, only he was

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Canarias, Aromas y Recuerdos

Centro Hípico de San Mateo 2011 Equestrian Center of San Mateo Para mas información centrohipicosanmateo@gmail.com o llama al 928 661 932.

For more information visit Centrohipicosanmateo@gmail.com or call 928 661 932.

allowed to climb it and pick the chestnuts, a tradition during Christmas time.

Por aquí también encontraremos la famosa Hierba Luisa, planta que se utiliza como digestivo, se consume también como relajante natural que favorece el sueño nocturno.

Algunos canarios la usan en la cena mezclada con un poco de gofio. En la cocina, las hojas secas y picadas se emplean en marinadas, aderezos y salsas para dar un toque de aroma cítrico. Pero atención a los hombres porque si se toma en exceso puede disminuir la potencia sexual.

Around here we also find the famous Lemon

Verbena, a plant that is used as a digestive aid, also used as a natural relaxant helping to promote sleep at night. Some Canarians use it at dinner time mixed with a little gofio. In the kitchen, it’s dried and chopped leaves are use for marinades, dressings and sauces to add a citrus scent. But beware men as if it is taken in excess it can decrease sexual potency.

En la entrada a Montaña Cabreja, se encuentra el Centro Hípico de San Mateo un sitio ideal para hacer excursiones a caballo para toda la familia no importa en nivel. Las excursiones se hacen con guias especialistas, en ellas se pueden visitar parte de la gran variedad de paisajes que ofrece la isla como sus bosques, valles floridos o barrancos naturales.

Para mas información

centrohipicosanmateo@gmail. com o llama al 928 661 932.

At the entrance to Mountain Cabreja, there is the Equestrian Center of San Mateo, an ideal location for excursions on horseback for the whole family no matter the level. The excursions are offered with special guides, with whom you can visit the great variety of landscapes that the island has to offer from forests to flowered valleys and natural ravines.

For more information visit Centrohipicosanmateo@gmail. com or call 928 661 932.

Una de las recetas típicas canarias muy facil de hacer son las costillas con papas y piña, y aquí comparto la receta.

One of the traditional Canarian recipes is Pork ribs, with corn and potatoes, is very easy to do and here I share the recipe.

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Pork ribs with corn and potatoes

Costillas con Papas y Maiz

Ingredients: 2kg of potatoes 1kg salted pork ribs and 4-5 corn cobs

Ingredientes: 2kg de papas 1kg de costillas saladas de cochino y 4-5 piñas de millo tiernas.

Instructions: soak the salted ribs in fresh water the day before, changing the water 2-3 times .The next day put them in a pot with with the corn cobs and cover with and enough water, considering that the potatoes will go after. When it has been boiling for some time when the ingredients are soft and tender, add the potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 if they are large,and let them cook for about 15-20 , then drain the rest of the water and serve in trays (to see if the potatoes are ready, pricked them with a fork and if they break means they are ready ). this dish is normally serve with green or coriander mojo sauce

Instrucciones: Ponemos las costillas saladas de remojo el día antes,cambiándole el agua 2-3 veces...Al otro día las ponemos en un caldero junto con las piñas y con agua suficiente,contando que hay que poner luego las papas. Cuando haya hervido su tiempo y los ingredientes estén en su punto,es decir,la carne este casi tierna del todo,se añaden las papas peladas y cortadas en 2 si son grandes y unos 15-20 minutos después se escurre el agua y se sirve en bandejas.(para saber si las papas están listas,se pincha con un tenedor y si se parten es que están).Y al servir se le baña con un chorro de mojo de cilantro por encima.

For the coriander mojo sauce 1 cup of oil 1 tea spoon of cumin 1 cup of Vinegar 1 garlic bulb 1 bunch of Coriander Rock salt

Para el mojo de Cilantro 1 taza de aceite 1 cucharadita de cominos 1 Tacita de vinagre 1 cabeza de ajos 1 manojito de cilantro Sal gruesa

we can either mix all the ingredient manually through the use of a mortar or we can mix them with the blender to make things easier and faster

se puede hacer tanto a mano en el almirez o en la batidora para que sea mas fácil y rápido

Enjoy and till next time

Que lo disfruten y hasta la proxima

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Growing your own organic food is irreproachably ‘green’, and autumn, believe it or not, is the ideal time to plant your seeds. No matter how small your living space, there is usually space for at least one plant pot. If you don’t have a balcony or garden, it’s easier to stick to small plants that grow quickly, such as radishes and lettuce. With a small balcony you can be a little more ambitious, with strawberries, and tomatoes, or perhaps some peppers and cucumbers.

For plant pot food gardeners, dwarf fruit trees are man’s greatest invention to date. They can give massive yields, are often self-fertilizing, and can even be grown indoors, as long as there is enough light.

I’m on the look out for a dwarf Victoria plum myself, although I suspect orange and lemon

trees might be a little more appropriate in this climate. Do be careful when buying fruit trees – a non dwarf variety could get a bit out of hand in a small flat. Ask the vendor what height it should grow to, and if it is self fertilizing (if not you might not get any fruit at all) With most seeds, start small. A little compost from your worm farm in a yoghurt pot will do just fine, and they can be ‘greenhoused’ in the clear or mostly clear packets that my ready made salad comes in. Instead of splashing out on a new watering can, choose and an empty water bottle of an appropriate size for your garden, and make some little holes in it.

When the plants get big enough to handle you can put them in big pots. Lettuce, radishes, strawberries and

small varieties of pepper will grow happily in window boxes; tomatoes etc. will need more room.

Aesthetics will be an issue unless you have some unused space out the back somewhere.

If that is the case, you can throw down a couple of grow bags, and plant tomatoes, two per sack, and next year, the old compost can be used to grow huge quantities of potatoes by planting them in barrels or tall bins and filling them up bit by bit with compost, as the plant grows.

In more cramped quarters where appearances count, chilli peppers and herbs can be very decorative without using up too much space.

Climbing plants such as peas and lentils are very pretty, but unfortunately don’t give a very big crop. A melon growing on

a tiny balcony can be quite a spectacle, but cucumbers and courgettes are a little more manageable. Don’t discount carrots, with their feathery green tops – they can be planted very close together as long as the soil is deep and not compacted.

When buying seeds look out for old fashioned varieties, which will produce smaller but tastier fruits and vegetables.

With older varieties you can usually save the seed too, saving you money next year.

Let the seeds dry naturally, then give them an artificial winter courtesy of the refrigerator, before planting them next season.

If you have a real garden, get a banana plant – what could be more Canarian than growing your own bananas?! ❏ Josie McTaggart

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Culture Editor

Scene from Swan Lake

You may have noticed that the temperature has dropped ever so slightly, heralding the winter season, and with it, the obligatory festivities of the run up to Christmas. A season often derided as a cultural wasteland, populated as it is by jaunty sprigs of plastic holly and jovial singing santas (not that there’s anything wrong with a generous dose of kitsch every now and then), this year brings with it the chance to indulge in that most delicious form of escapism, the ballet. In the south of the island The Nutcracker will be performed by the Moscow Ballet, and for those intrepid enough to venture any distance from our sunny little microclimate, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker will be performed in Las Palmas.

While we indulge our senses in the visual spectacular, while we allow ourselves to be carried away with Clara in her Christmas Eve dream world, or flutter off with Odette and her bunch of loyal swans, we can still feel virtuous and good and culturally aware.

Tchaikovsky’s great works are widely lauded and can easily be deemed ‘proper’ culture, trumping a shelf-full of chick flick and action movies any day.

The Nutcracker was first performed on the 18th of December 1892 in St. Petersburg, but didn’t have much success at the time. It became popular in the fifties, since when it has been one of a select handful of ‘must see’ ballets.

One of Tchaikovsky’s most famous works, you will recognize many pieces from the nutcracker score, for example, the dance of the sugarplum fairy.

Swan Lake was first performed in 1877 to a rather unimpressed audience, but continued to be re-performed and tinkered with throughout the years, growing in popularity. Now possibly the most famous ballet in the world, it will be brought to us from Russia, as a Christmas treat.

The Nutcracker will be performed in Expomeloneras on the 6th of December.

Tickets cost €35, and can be bought from the Centro Cultural Maspalomas (La Casa de la cultura). There is a limited number of group discounts available, and as the reduction is quite significant it is worth taking advantage of.

On the 26th and 27th of December, The Nutcracker will be performed in the Teatro Pérez Galdós in Las Palmas, followed by Swan Lake from the 28th to the 30th. Tickets are available from the theatre’s ticket office, and range from €20 to €49.

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Markets in Gran Canaria

Agüimes In front of the municipal swimming pool Thursdays 09:00-14:00 Arguineguín La Plaza Negra: Every Tuesday 08:0014:00 CC Ancora Every Thursday 08.0014.00 TARA Second Hand Market, Plaza de Pino Seco, Arguinegín. Every Saturday 9.00 onwards Arucas Calle Francisco Gourier: Every Saturday 08:00-14:00 Gáldar General Market Plaza de Santiago de Apostól: Every Thursday 08:00-14:00.

Gáldar Collectors’ Market Guaires, 26, Tel: 928.55.21.40 Ingenio En el Ejido: First Sunday of every month 09.00-15.00 Jinámar Ramblas de Jinámar (Telde): Sundays 9:00-15:00 Las Palmas Rastro Terrace on top of the bus station Every Sunday 8.00-14.00 Maspalomas Second Hand Market CC Faro 2, Campo Internacional, Maspalomas Sundays 10.00 onwards Maspalomas Artisans’ Market Next to Global Bus Station Meloneras Mercadillo en Meloneras: Every Thursday 10.00-17.00 Mendizábal Calle de Mendizábal, Vegueta, Las Palmas Third Saturday of every month Moya On top of the bus station: Every Sunday 08:00-14:00 Playa del Inglés Artesan market, at Parque Europeo, (next to the Minitren). Everyday except Sunday 19.30-23.30.

Puerto de Mogán Traditional craft market Plaza del Parking, Puerto de Mogán: Every Monday 09.00-14.30 Puerto de Mogán General Market El Muelle Deportivo: Every Friday 08:00-14:00 San Fernando San Fernando Municipal Market, Maspalomas.

Every Wednesday and Saturday: 08:0014:00 San Fernando Municipal Market Skating ring in San Fernando Every second Sunday 09:00-14:00 San Mateo Every Saturday: 08:00-20:00 and Sundays 08:00-15:00.

Santa Brígida Underneath the municipal park in Villa de Santa Brígida. Every Saturday 08:00-20:00 and every Sunday from 08:00-14:00 Santa Catalina Mercadillo in Las Palmas de G.C. Art Gallery of Parque de Santa Catalina Every Sunday between 08.00-14.00.

Santa Lucia Mercadillo de Santa Lucia: Every Sunday 8.00-14.00 Santa María de Guía Plaza del Casco Historico Every Tuesday and Sunday 10.0014.00 Telde Plaza de San Gregorio, by the bus station Every Saturday 08:00-14:00 Teror Around the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino Every Sunday 08:00-14:00 Valleseco Mercado Municipal : Every Sunday 08.00-14.00 Valsequillo Calle Isla de la Gomera : Every Sunday 08:00-14:00 Vecindario Agricultural Market Recinto Ferial. Every Monday 08:0014:00 on La Karpa, Avda. de las Tirajanas Every second Saturday 08.00-14.00 Vecindario General Market Recinto Ferial. Every Wednesday 08.0014.00 Vegueta, Cultural and Craftsmanship market Plaza del Pilar Nuevo, Las Palmas de G.C. Every Sunday of every month (except July, August and Sept.) 10.00-14.00.

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Track Loca People - Sak Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Give me everything - Pitbull Danza Kuduro - Don Omar Bailando por ahí - Juan Magan All About Tonight - Pixie Lott Feel So Close - Calvin Harris Cheers (Drink To That) . Rihanna Sexy And I Know It - LMFAO No Regrets - Dappy

Rapper Heavy D dead

Larger-than-life rap star Heavy D - real name Dwight Arrington Myers - has died in Los Angeles at age 44. His agent, Andrew Weitz, confirmed the rapper’s death but did not reveal a cause of death or where he died. However according to reports the musician was rushed to the Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles shortly before midday on Tuesday. A Beverly Hills police spokesman confirmed officers were called to an apartment complex at 11.25am after receiving a report of a man collapsed in a walkway. Police said he was found conscious but struggling to breathe. According to TMZ.com, Heavy D was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead at 1pm.

Grandmaster Flash was subsequently instrumental in relaying the news of Heavy D’s death. He tweeted: “I was just told Heavy D passed away.”

The message caused an ava-

lanche of messages from Heavy D fans around the world.

Heavy D last tweeted just hours beforehand, as a mark of respect to the late boxing legend Joe Frazier.

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Christopher Cross

Coming this week to the Auditorium Alfredo Kraus in Las Palmas we have Christopher Cross, American singersongwriter from San Antonio, Texas. His début album earned him five Grammys. He is perhaps best known for his Top Ten hit songs, “Sailing”, “Ride Like the Wind”, and “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)”, the last of which he performed for the film Arthur starring Dudley Moore. “Sailing” earned three Grammy Awards in 1981, while “Arthur’s Theme” won theOscar for Best Original Song in 1981 (with co-composers

Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Peter Allen).

Christopher Cross is on tour to present songs from his new study, Dr. Faith. The date with the winner of an Oscar, a Golden Globe and five Grammy’s is on Wednesday, November 23 at 9pm in at the Auditorium Alfredo Kraus.

Dr. Faith is the first collection of songs from Cross in twelve years. This work is dedicated to Joni Mitchell as his “entire life inspiration” and has been in stores since last April.

During the concert, the

American star will play some of the best known songs of his career.

Cross was one of the biggest stars in the 80’s, his music practically defined radio programming with a series of sophisticated era-defining classic ballads. In 1980, he released his first single ‘Ride like the wind’, which soon reached the top of the charts, but it was with the massive success of ‘Sailing’, his second single, that Cross made superstardom. ‘Never Be the Same “and” Say You’ll Be Mine’ were further continuations in a

meteoric career.

Twenty albums, several world tours, five Grammys, a Golden Globe and an Oscar mark the amazing career of this unique singer and songwriter, who continues recording and performing an average of 100 performances a year.

Tickets for this concert are available at the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium Box Office, during office hours 15:00 to 21:00 hours Monday to Friday and until a few minutes before the start of the show, on the alfredokraus website or by phone on 902 488 488.

ter of the star by a jury in Los Angeles. Dr Conrad Murray, 58, faces up to four years in prison following his conviction. He had pleaded not guilty. It took the jury of seven men and five women nine hours to reach their unanimous verdict after a six-week trial. They ruled Murray gave the King of Pop a fatal overdose of the dangerous anaesthetic propofol. Murray had been hired to care for Jackson as he prepared for a series of comeback concerts at the O2 Arena in London. The singer was found dead at his Los Angeles mansion on June 25, 2009, aged 50. A post mortem found he had died from an overdose of propofol - which is normally used as an anaesthetic during surgery - and sedatives.

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Gibb Health Fears

There are fears over the health of Robin Gibb after he was pictured looking frail and cancelled a planned meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron. The Bee Gees singer spent four days in hospital earlier this month suffering from inflammation of the colon. His twin brother Maurice died from an intestinal illness in 2003. Gibb had been due to meet the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street on Monday to talk about this year’s official Poppy Appeal song. He features alongside singing trio The Soldiers on the single - a new version of the Bee Gees’ I’ve Gotta Get A Message To You. More on KISSFMLive.com

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TARA care for animals and their people in paradise.

Would you like to make a new friend?

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Ben

Beauty

Beauty is, well… beautiful through and through from her fluffy soft fur to her fine bones. She’s a pixyish Cockapoo who tips the scales at 8 kilos and trots weightlessly on a leash.

Born on St. Valentine’s Day less than two years ago, Beauty honors her patron saint by loving life. She’s especially great with children and a delight to adults, very respectful of cats, and always gives a happy-go-lucky wag and a nod to fellow canines she meets on the streets.

Above all Beauty is intelligent, obedient, and a superb listener. This makes her a joyful companion for anyone who wants to

enjoy her smile for the rest of her life.

Rescuers found Ben scrounging among stinking trash bins for a morsels of food.

They took pity on the thin, dirty little dog whose baleful eyes told the same hard story of every pet abandoned.

After TLC in a foster home, Ben emerged clean and new at a perfect weight of 8.5 kgs. His rangy mantle transformed into a rich chocolate coat marbled with creamy swirls. His soulful eyes now radiate happiness, and he walks head up with beauty all about him.

Rosa, TARA volunteer, foster parent, and professional dog trainer reports that Ben is a very smart dog, tranquil inside the home and out, excellent on a lead, easy going in public and social with other dogs.

He is quick to learn and loves to play. Rosa recommends that Ben is best re-homed with adults.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you would like to help abandoned animals find a better life or help reduce the human causes of abandonment and abuse of animals, please contact TARA. We need volunteers who can help a little or a lot. There are animals to foster, orphaned babies to rear by bottle, dogs to walk, educational programs to deliver, animal protection laws to be made or enforced, and public consciousness-raising to be done.

For information, please call or drop by the TARA Charity Shop in Arguineguín c/ Tanausu 67 Mon-Sat mornings or stop at the TARA table at the TARA Flea Market in Plaza Negra in Arguineguin on Saturday mornings.

Tel: 928 062 891. Only by working together can we make Gran Canaria A Paradise for Animals Too!

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Style & Beauty Editor One of the best things about changing seasons is that is the perfect excuse to get some new gorgeous things for your wardrobe and to have a sneak peek on what’s new in the fashion world. With the festive season around the corner many of us are thinking on what to wear for those special evenings.

One of my favorite looks this season is inspired by 1974 film The Night Porter as seen on the latest Marc Jacobs runways, flirty, sexy and severely chic.

Polka dots are an important element right now but this normally youthful print gets a more adult makeover using sheer materials and leather accessories. You can work this look by matching a dotty blouse or even just gloves or tights with a leather skirt or shorts.

The use of lace expresses those perfectly Gothic and romantic elements with subtle transparency that clings, making your body the veiled protagonist rather than the shrouded support act.

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It can always be exciting at the start of a new season to think of ways to update your style, especially with the festive season around the corner.

Catwalks for Autumn/Winter 2011 showed plenty of easy to follow hairstyles to make you look and feel glamorous in no time.

One of my favorites is Gucci's

exotic ponytails easy to copy by adding few brilliant plumes between the strands of a low pony to transform this normally rather daytime look into a party look.

The use of feathers in your hair has been really popular for a while and there are many ways to use them, hide them gently in your locks us-

ing earrings, or simply clip them or mix them into your strands, you can even mix them with coloured hair extensions to make them a bit more fun.

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on Carolina Herrera's sleek and chic straight haired girls Golden hair accessories add an unexpected touch of glamour to a sleek bun, while a golden hair band quickly pulls together an otherwise casual look with a touch of class Retro looks are also here to stay as even celebrities are

now sporting the renewed styles of yesteryear. The eras of inspiration behind these retro glam looks mostly come from the 40s, 50s, 70s, and even 80s goth, with the most popular looks of the moment being pin up curls, crimped styles and big tease hair. â?? Andreina Barbella

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Cultivating the

Heart-Mind by

Cheyne Towers Two very common sayings which I dare say we all at one time or another have said to ourselves are: “I was lost in my own thoughts” or “I was overwhelmed with emotion”. Usually these two sentences are used when describing the experience of difficulty, hardship or trauma at various that at times like those it may have felt like we were going round and round in circles getting nowhere fast, except for maybe to where the sun don’t shine. The second saying describes an excess of feeling which more than likely would have the effect of pushing or pulling ones self off of one’s centre into a state of imbalance.

So if we are to explore the idea of bringing into a cooperative balanced and harmonious relationship both the mental and emotional self, then where do we start... this is a very good question, and there is no one answer, for there are an unlimited variety of ways for us to creatively bring in to balance the Heart and the Mind.

Notice how I chose to very deliberately speak of the heart and then the mind at the end of that last sentence... this is because of

the vital importance of the higher heart guiding the higher mind and of the importance of True Intuition over thought.

I have mentioned in previous articles that I have the privilege of working regularly with a very inspiring lady who is learning to overcome the symptoms of MS, and last week she asked a question about the dialogue which she had with herself when she put on her shoes and tied her laces.

She described how she would tell herself off for not being quick enough or for not being able to feel as clearly as she would have liked and so she found herself recognising how she was telling herself off, beating herself up for not being able to do such a simple thing as tying her shoelaces. So we took a pair of her shoes, placed them on the floor in front of her feet and I asked her to describe all the positive benefits that those shoes provide for her, once she has put them on her feet, and tied those laces snugly, then she gave a variety of very lovely, positive reasons why she loves those shoes and how they help her to feel once they are securely in place.

I asked her to take a look at the way the laces were threaded through the eyelets and to notice how uneven they were and by association that that unevenness could come to represent, symbolically the unruly nature of the way she has been thinking about putting on those shoes in the past, and so she decided to remove

those laces completely and to very carefully and lovingly put them back in an absolutely symmetrical way which was pleasing to the eye and she did she started to smile, and then that smile became a laugh and a very genuine one at that, light and bright and fun. I then asked her to consider that when she put her feet into those shoes that she was cradling and supporting her higher self and so she began to put her feet carefully in a considered manner into the shoes and then she began to tie the laces making sure that they were not too tight nor too loose, but just enough for her feet to feel snug and comfortable and cared for. Then I said “Isn’t it interesting that the word we use for the very bottom of the feet is the sole?” At this she smiled and laughed yet again and she told me that from that moment onwards she could no longer think of putting on her shoes in any other way than this new way which made her happy.

So how can we cultivate the Heart-Mind?... Maybe even in the most mundane of day-to-day tasks like tying one’s shoes. So why not have a think about something that you can do, a simple thing which is done repetitively and consider how you can develop a completely new and positive association with that simple act, and who knows how much brighter your day can be as a result?

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november 2011 I am not usually given to baring my soul and discussing personal issues on the printed page. Today I am making an exception, and without appearing to pontificate, I do sincerely hope that what I am about to share may just be of benefit to others.

I have three niggling health problems concerning my eyes, ears and breathing apparatus. While none is life threatening, on some days when the symptoms were especially frustrating I used to have a “down –in-thedumps- pity- party- Kay-Day.” All that changed recently when a good friend sent me a video clip of an amazing true story. I was about to experience something life changing - something inspirational, something that I would not easily forget.

I watched in awe as a young musician - Patrick Henry Hughes was pushed onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano. His fingers tripped lightly across the keys making beautiful music.

He then began to sing and it was ethereal. I knew I was seeing and hearing something unique. There is an aura about this virtuoso that is hard to define - and his smile is pure contagion!

Patrick Henry Hughes was born with no eyes and damaged leg joints which left him blind and crippled for life.

As a child, he was fitted with artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair. Before his first birthday he discovered music.

His mother said, “I could hit any note on the piano and within one or two tries, he’d get it.” By his second birthday, he was playing requests -”You Are My Sunshine,”- “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” etc; He also learned to play the trumpet. His father, previously heart-broken at his son’s disabilities became ecstatic.

“We might not be able to play baseball together, but we can make music together” he said.

When Patrick was at school his father attended classes with him. Patrick’s grades were nearly all A’s. He was also a part of the school’s 200 - member marching band. Yes, you heard right... marching band! He’s a blind, wheelchair-bound trumpet player, and he and his father practice together. They attend all the band rehearsals and perform in front of thousands, enjoying the cheers of their many fans. In order to attend Patrick’s school classes and every band practice, his father works the ‘graveyard’ shift at his job. Patrick says, “My dad’s my hero.”

But even more than his unbelievable musical talent, it is Patrick’s modesty and his “attitude of gratitude” that really touched my heart.

Between songs, he talks to

the audience about his life and how blessed he feels.

Ever positive he smiles saying “So I was born blind and unable to walk. BIG DEAL! I believe my musical gifts are God-given and they afford me great opportunities to use my talents and to meet new people every day”.

Audiences invariably give him a 5 minute plus standing ovation. One man said it all when he remarked “I’ve got giant goose bumps all over …if I live to be a hundred, I’ll never forget that performance - that smile, that music, that wonderful ‘good to be alive’ attitude” We will all, of course, encounter adversity in different forms and at differing levels as we journey through life; I am not wishing to trivialize or minimize other peoples’ hardships. And I do recognize that many will have their own coping mechanisms to help them overcome. I am only sharing what works for me, and which may possibly be significant to others.

Personally I have come to see my relatively minor health issues - and how I learn to adjust and live with them in a different light…they pale to insignificance against those of Patrick Hughes - my new role model.

And yes, like many others as the years advance, I do have worsening sight problems …but I can still see.

And yes, I do have escalating auditory problems…but I can still hear. And yes, I do have deteriorating respiratory

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problems…but I can still breathe. And I’m thankful.

So out with my pity party and in with Patrick’s persuasion as I now tell kindly inquirers “Yes, I do have a few health problems…but it’s no BIG DEAL!” American inspirational writer Sarah Breathnach says, and she has it about right ,

“When we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that’s present... we experience heaven on earth”.

During tough times may it give us courage to cope with what life throws at us when we take time to recall the Patrick Hughes’ story – his

whole life is full of promise, joy and hope isn’t it? And if we have love to share, kindness to spare and friends who care then may we also remember ….

"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass... it's about splashing through the puddles together and learning to dance in the rain!"

FOOD FOR THOUGHT “Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans”

John Lennon

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POWER HOMME´S ABDOMINAL BLASTS with Cengiz Halabi, Celebrity Personal Trainer Our abdominals represent much more than a six pack or flat belly! They protect our organs, allow for every day movement, and contribute toward good posture and balance

Cengiz Halabi continues his abdominal blast series with a real Killer!

KILLER CRUNCHES

STEP ONE • Lie down on gym mat

• Place hands on upper thighs

STEP TWO • Using abdominals, lift head and shoulders

• Look toward ceiling • Slide hands up thighs as you lift

STEP THREE • Squeeze in the abdominals

• Try to touch the knees

STEP FOUR • Lower back to the ground slowly

TOP TIPS

• Repeat x 12

Your Gut and Your Health

Ann Mather, Celebrity Nutritionist FamouslyFit.com

At this time of year, we tend to become more concerned about the health of our immune system as we hope and pray we will make it through the winter without a cold or flu.

Instead of thinking about your immune system, think about your bowels!

About 80% of your immune system cells are located in your digestive tract.

Some Simple Facts • Our bodies have about 100 trillion bacteria.

• There are 500 different species.

• The ideal ratio for health is 85% good to 15% bad The Friends - Friendly bacteria have important jobs: • Digesting and absorbing carbohydrates • Keeping bad bacteria under control • Preventing allergies • Providing vital support to your immune system Death by Diet - The choice of foods that you put into your mouth have a major impact on the health of your gut.

• Avoid Processed Convenience Foods - they promote the growth of pathogens (bad guys) that hamper the growth of good bacteria • Avoid Sweet Sugary Things - sugar promotes the growth of disease causing yeasts and fungi and encourage the bad bacteria to grow and overwhelm the digestive tract Foods for Life - It is amazing how we all ensure that our cars have enough of the right fuel to get us from A – B and service them regularly, but not so with the body.

• Ensure you are eating a balanced diet • Chose low fat products • Eat 3 small meals and 2 snacks a day • Drink plenty of fluids - at least 2 litres of water a day • Every meal to provide a rainbow of colours • Give time for your meals • Include prebiotic foods (leeks, onions, beans, pulses, fruit & vegetable) • Eat only whole grain, not processed grain • Make every meal a fibre meal • Take a probiotic supplement (www.nutrigold.co.uk, voucher code CB111)

• Breath out on lift, breath in on lower • Do not pull on head or neck as you lift • Keep a space below the chin

BABY AND YOU

OK! MAGAZINE FULL OF FAMOUSLY FIT PEOPLE!

- EXERCISE TOGETHER

Here is another great little exercise for you busy mums - working your inner thighs and shoulders - and of course baby bonding

ADDUCTOR & SHOULDER PRESS STEP ONE • Sit on floor with baby facing • Bend legs & place soles of feet together STEP TWO • Holding baby securely, lift up above shoulder height • Lower toward face and give a kiss • At same time, squeeze pelvic floor muscles and inner thighs

Holly Matthews, Actress and FamouslyFit.com Celebrity Feature Writer

STEP THREE • As you raise baby up, lift knees up • As you lower baby down, lower knees and press to floor • Maintain squeeze on muscles - pelvic floor and inner thighs Another really simple routine that gives baby loads of hugs and kisses

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Bones Living

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T issue by

Ann Mather, Celebrity Nutrition Advisor, Famouslyfit.com

That is the beauty of bones – they are living tissue, constantly changing and reviewing.

Pick up any anatomy book and it will tell you that one of the main purposes of our bones is to store minerals to be released later! Bone is a connective tissue which needs good levels of oils, amino acids, calcium and other minerals to stay vital and strong. So, the good news is that we can all feed, nurture and strengthen our bones just as we can the rest of our body.

Magnesium

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals when it comes to calcium placement. Sadly magnesium is often very low in the diet because we eat too much refined and processed food, and take many things that deplete it – fizzy drinks, alcoholic drinks, diuretics and antibiotics. Magnesium is found in green leafy vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and whole unrefined grains.

Calcium

We hear all of our lives that calcium is essential for strong teeth and bones – and this is absolutely true since calcium phosphate makes up 70% of the weight of bones. Even when we eat calcium rich foods, we need good levels of Vitamin D in order to absorb it effectively in the small intestines. But it does not end there. If our tissue cells are too acidic – which they often are now a days with our western diet – our body sends calcium to buffer this acidity before it sends it to the bones. So whether you get your calcium naturally from the foods you eat or from supplements, a healthy pH balance and sufficient Vitamin D are essential to its effectiveness in helping to build strong bones. Contrary to what we believe, dairy products are not ideal sources of calcium because of the low levels of magnesium present and also they are highly acid forming in the body. So, bone density is not usually so much of a calcium deficiency issue as a calcium misplacement issue.

Thyroid System and Endocrine Support

We rarely think about our thyroid system or endocrine system – but these both also play a cricical role in the placement of nutrients in our body. Our thyroid system supports the placement of calcium and our endocrine system is in charge of most of the body process that happen slowly, including cell growth and development.

A diet rich in lean protein and omega oils, as well as green leafy vegetables, garlic, herbs and foods rich in iodine (seafood, sea salt, sea kelp) will help to ensure that your thyroid and endocrine system are in good working order.

Supplements that provide Omega 3, a balance of Calcium and Magnesium Citrate and Vitamin D may be important if you diet does not normally contain the foods recommended.

For high quality supplements backed by science and research, I always recommend Nutrigold (www. nutrigold.co.uk)

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The ARC 2011 Updates ARC 2011 Statistics

· 222 entries · Boats are sailing under the flags of 25 countries · The UK has the largest number of entries with 75 boats (33%) · The next largest national group is Germany with 26 (12%) then USA with 18 (8%) People · 1,200 people, including 21 children aged under 16 · ARC participants come from 38 countries, including Russia, Turkey, Peru and Brazil · 18% of participants are female and there are 12 lady skippers · Average age of participants is 48. The average skipper is 52 years old.

· The oldest participant is 79 years old (GBR) · The oldest skipper is 78 (Peru) · There are 16 participants aged 70 years or over General · 4,710 yachts have taken part in the ARC since 1986 · Over 18,000 people have sailed transatlantic with the ARC, including 800 children · ARC yachts have sailed over 12 million nautical miles · The oldest ever ARC boat was Thalia (GBR), built in 1889 that sailed in ARC 2007 · The oldest ever ARC skipper was 78 year old Aubrey Long who sailed Solitude (GBR) in ARC 1991 · The youngest ever ARC skipper was 14 year old Oscar Lindahl who sailed Sanibel (IRL) in ARC 2005

Just days before the 1200 ARC participants set sail across the Atlantic, let´s catch up with how things have been going with the preparations and the build up to the start of ARC 2011...

ARC Forest The ARC Forest was established in 2010 to mark the 25th anniversary of the ARC here in Gran Canaria.

Every year the ARC forest gets bigger as more crews come over to the interior of the island to plant more. The ARC forest is facilitated by local environmental charity Foresta.

Foresta runs to maintain the trees as they grow over their lives.

The experience gives crews the opportunity to see some of the beautiful interior of the island whilst at the same time planting trees to benefit the island. Well done to all!

Never too late... At 75 years old, a Peruvian based Italian gentleman watched on in Saint Lucia as the ARC celebrated the arrival of it´s yachts in 2008. Seeing the organisation and the incredible parties, he decided that he was going to do this one day.

Now, at 78 years old (the oldest skipper of the this year´s fleet) Juan Queirolo has realised this dream and is starting the ARC this year with his Peruvian crew.

After sailing to Europe earlier in the year, they made it down to Las Palmas

and have joined in the preparations. “We knew we wanted to join the ARC ourselves one day,” says Juan “We loved the parties and the atmosphere surrounding the ARC in Saint Lucia so thought we should do it ourselves and here we are this year. My boat is based in Ecuador and we shipped it over to Europe especially to take part in the ARC. We spent six months sailing in the Mediterranean with different friends before heading to Las Palmas for the start. We are very happy to be here and look forward to the parties at the other end too!” Good luck to the crew and their young of mind skipper!

Deliveries and Seminars Deliveries are taking place all around the marina now, with bottles of water and provisions are being sorted on the dock and loaded on board. There’s lots to do before the crews depart but many booked into their seminar program which started with pharmacist Ian Hardy’s popular First Aid & Health at Sea lecture followed by a new item on the program, Coping with Stress at Sea by Fiona Letton.

Skippers wondering what to do after they have completed their ARC crossing were able to find out the various options on how to return to Europe either with ARC Europe or by shipping the boat back home. Chris Tibbs who is a

meteorologist and a sailor with over 250,000 nautical miles experience, packed out the seminar hall advising crews on routeing options and weather to be anticipated during the crossing.

Surfing ARC participants got to try their hand at surfing before embarking on their long journey across the ocean.

Taking advantage of the great waves here in Gran Canaria, Surf Canaries worked together with the ARC for the 4th year in a row to give the crews a day off from their duties and to give them the opportunity to learn to surf.

Conditions were superb and a great time was had by all.

More Snippets: ARC 2011 promises to be another record‐ breaker, with 222 boats taking part in the 26th edition, which starts on 20 November in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. In the fleet will be 31 multihulls, the largest‐ever ARC multihull fleet, making the ARC the world’s largest transocean catamaran event.

Economic benefits Following investigations, it has been found that during 2010, ARC crews and families spent over €1.5million in Las Palmas, on berthing, marine services and supplies, provisioning, restaurants and hotels. Over 640 hotel nights were booked in Las Palmas and over 1,100 flights booked to and from Gran Canaria.

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s t r o p e r y Awa

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Estadio de Los Pajaritos, Soria Saturday 5th November 2011

➤ 1´ First chance of the game for Numancia, Reflex save by Barbosa. ➤ 14´ Second good save by Barbosa after a defensive error. ➤ 16´ First UD Las Palmas shot on target from Jonathan Viera. ➤ 24´ Close miss for Natalio of Numancia, clashing heads with Barbosa in the process. ➤ 28´ Jonathan Viera hits one over the bar. ➤ 29´ 1-0. From a bicycle kick after a possible hand ball. ➤ 30´ Equalizer from Vitolo after good pass by Jonathan.1-1 ➤ 41´ Missed chance by Portillo One minute of injury time. Tipical UDLP away performance, soaking up loads of pressure by Numancia and taking total advantage of one of the very

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few real chances that came our way.

Second half. ➤ 47´ Spectacular Jonathan Viera, controls a pass with his thigh then unleashes a shot from 30 yards to the top right hand corner of the net, that was so quick that the Numancia keeper never even had time to move. 1-2 ➤ 50´ Headed equalizer for Numancia, after Las Palmas defensive error.2-2 ➤ 57´ Ruyman way over the bar from distance. ➤ 59´ Yellow card for JAIO of Numancia for foul on Javi Castellano. ➤ 60´ Excellent save by Numancia keeper after Portillo works great opportunity and shot. ➤ 60´ Yellow card Laguardia UDLP for arguing. ➤ 62´ Numancia substitution SUNNY comes on for BEDOIA. ➤ 64´ Dangerous Cederick offside for Numancia. ➤ 68´ Corner for Numancia produces yet another reflex save from Barbosa.

➤ 71´UDLP Substitution Sergio Suarez for Vitolo. ➤ 73´ 1st corner for UDLP. ➤ 74´ Laguardia header wide for Las Palmas. ➤ 75´ Sub Numancia, Nieto goes on for Natalio. ➤ 76´ UDLP Quirogo replaces Portillo. ➤ 76´ Sergio Suarez hits the post from 25 yards. ➤ 79´ Yellow card for Pignol. ➤ 86´ Roque leaves for UDLP and Javi Guerrero comes on. ➤ 87´ Before he has a kick of the ball, Javi Guerrero receives a red card for handling in the area, which to be honest could have been accidental, but to be fair to the ref was clearly handled and the ball stayed out. ➤ 88´ 3-2 Numancia from the resulting penalty which Julio blasts into the top centre. ➤ 90´ Yellow card for Suarez. ➤ 91´ Numancia, Malon comes on for Cederick.

Numancia manager sent off.

Game ends in minute 95.

A sad but fair result to a good attacking game of football.

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Recreativo de Huelva - U.D.L.P. Nuevo Columbino Stadium, Huelva Sunday 13th November 2011

Early defensive indecision turns what was always going to be a difficult game into an uphill struggle. ➤ 5´ 1-0 Recreativo, Soft back pass intercepted and punished by Javi Alamo. ➤ 10´ 2-0. Second for Javi Alamo and for Recre. ➤ 17´ 2-1. Sergio Suarez pounces on a ball that escapes the Recreativo keeper and closes things up. ➤ 27´ First yellow card of the game Laguardia of UDLP. ➤ 28´ Good Recreativo practiced corner ends in goal, 3-1.

Odd chances for both teams, nothing really eventful and nothing concrete. ➤ 42´ Javi Castellano has a blast from a good distance which results in a near miss.

And so ends the first half of play.

Second Half Juan Manuel Rodriguez the

Las Palmas manager uses all three of his substitutes David Gonzalez, Quiroga and Roque, come on for Vicente Gomez, Vitola and Laguardia.

First impressions of the second half are that the substitutions have not made any difference. ➤ 62´ 3-2. Well headed goal

by Mauro Quiroga, after a good centre by Portillo in a fast counter attack. ➤ 63´ Yellow card for Recreativos Sergi Enrich. ➤ 69´ Manu Recreativos keeper does very well to keep out a long range shot

by Jonathan Viera, which looked as though it was going all the way. ➤ 70´ Recreativo substitution, Alex Quillo for Pablo Sanchez. ➤ 74´ Second Recre substitute,this time Fidel leaves to be replaced by Aitor.

Las Palmas seem to be getting together a more solid game, but no more luck as yet, Mauro Quiroga is Las Palmas obvious target man

and although chances arrive this game is rapidly slipping away. ➤ 87´ Recreativo use their last sub Villar goes on for Enrich. ➤ 90´ Barbosa clears, but not well enough, the ball falls to Aitor, who makes no mistake with an empty net.

4-2. ➤ 93´ End of the game.

UD Las Palmas noticed the absence of the experienced Pignon in defence early in the game.

Long enough for Recreativo to be able to put a decent cushion between the two sides and until probably the last 20 minutes never really looked phased by a UDLP out of sorts.

Movember has started exactly the opposite of the way that October ended, but the next game finds Las Palmas at home on Saturday the 19th of November at 17.30 against Xerez.

Hopefully UDLP can return to the form which has left them in such a healthy position at this stage in the season.

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Ref: PI850 Price:€800/month PLAYA DEL INGLÉS Spacious one bedroom apartment with views of the swimming pool. There is one bedroom with two single beds and fitted wardrobes. The kitchen is a generous size and has a large granite worktop. This apartment is available for longterm rental. The price includes all water and also the electricity up to €50. It´ s situated in the heart of Playa del Ingles on Avda de Tirajana only steps away from the famous Yumbo Shopping Centre with all its bars and restaurants. With a nice sized balcony and a very bright airy feel - this is a lovely rental property. Ref: PI787. Price: €550/month PLAYA DEL INGLES Lovely apartment near the beach and also near the Yumbo Centre. The complex has a Tennis court, Football ground, Swimming Pool, Children’s pool, Solarium and it is the ONLY complex with a Frontón Court in Playa del Inglès. The solarium is surrounded by banana and mango trees! Very central and nicely kept complex. Rental price includes all bills. Ref: PI737.

Price: €650/month LAS PALMAS Two bedroom flat situated in the centre of Las Palmas next to Corte Ingles and Las Alcaravaneras beach and Las Canteras beach. Although based in the centre of the city you are away from the noise. Two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living room area comes completly furnished with washing machine, oven etc. Lift and security cameras on the premises. Possibility of internet connection. Water and electric seperate. Ref: LP787. Price: €590/ month (bills not included) PUERTO RICO We have a 3 bedroom house with balcony and views over waterpark in Puerto Rico. It is fully furnished and would suit those who want a quieter lifestyle but within 10 mins you can be at the commercial centre which hosts, bars, shops, restaurants and much more !! Communal parking close to the house. Very well maintained and spotless clean.

Water and electricity are separate.

Ref: PR788. Price: €750/month (no deposit required!)

PLAYA DEL INGLES Wonderful apartment, completly refurbished with good taste.

The apartment offers one bedroom,bathroom, living room with kitchenette and a big sunny balcony.

Very well maintained communal areas with communal swimming pool and tennis courts and private parking inside the complex. Bills included.

Close to the beach and shops, very well situated. Ref: PI835 Price:€700/ month

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Vaddå ålderns höst?!

Läste i ”bladet” att vi i Sverige håller på att få en ny typ av pensionärer. Piggare, friskare, mera alerta, mera på hugget och nyfikna på världen än tidigare. Numera nöjer sig inte pensionären med att sitta i gungstolen, minnas tillbaka, klappa barnbarnen och med jämna mellanrum dela med sig av sina under ett långt arbetsliv surt förvärvade sparpengar.

Nej, dagens pensionär

åker husbil, kör motorcykel, reser till exotiska platser eller till och med skaffar sig en semesterbostad på varmare breddgrader, många gånger till barn och barnbarns förtret.

Jag är där nu. Jag är en av dem. Husbilen har ställts in för vintern. Detsamma gäller min Harley Davidson, eller ”bamsen” som den kallas. Så nu är det Gran Canaria som gäller.

Dagliga besök på Reseguidens informationssida, sista minuten, ger nästan alltid resultat, så även nu. Som pensionär har man ju möjlighet att sticka iväg med kort varsel.

Efterfrågan på ens tjänster är lindrigt sagt begränsad sedan man blev ”statsanställd”.

Så se upp Puerto Rico, nu kommer vi!

Pensionär. Det klingar otäckt. Gammalt. Förbrukat.

Vad att se och göra på Gran Canaria

Del 2 - Oriente

I Las Palmas på Calle Triana nr 95 ligger en affär värd att uppmärksamma.

När man stiger in, är det som att förpassas ett halvt sekel bakåt i tiden. Oriente, som är en herrekiperingsaffär har funnits i familjens ägo sedan 1940. Från starten har man försett, huvudsakligen gentlemän, med allt från topp till tå. Det finns ett mindre utbud för kvinnor också, men målgruppen får nog sägas vara kvalitetsmedvetna män.

Allt som säljs är tillverkat i Spanien, med undantag för

de världsberömda Panamahattarna och vissa skjortor från Italien.

De har ett stort sortiment av hattar. Därtill bälten, plånböcker, portföljer, manschett-knappar och käppar för alla ändamål. Bara för att ge några exempel på de mest skiftande accessoarer.

Att bli guidad av ägarna genom de olika fabrikaten och vad som skiljer de olika kvaliteterna åt är en intressant upplevelse. En rakborste av yppersta kvalitet, med hår från grävlingen, är lika mycket konst som bruksföremål. För turister är mitt råd: köp med

er hem något ni kan ha glädje och nytta av till såväl vardag som fest. Ett minne – eller souvenir, på franska, som garanterat kommer att vara länge. Öppettiderna är 9 - 13 och 16 – 20 på vardagar och lördag 9-13.

Nej så fasen heller! Här ska levas, fullt ut, så länge det håller! Men visst märker man olika små tecken på att åren går. Allt börjar dra sig tillbaka mot jorden. Håret kryper nedåt, liksom tillbaka in i huvudet. Men det märkliga är att det kommer ut genom öron och näsa! Ögonlocken hänger, kinderna hänger, bröstmusklerna hänger, för att inte tala om…

Det finns även andra tecken. Min livskamrat, min älskade hustru, brukar alltid komma ihåg min födelsedag med någon liten, tidigare ofta romantisk, present. Några röda rosor, en fin flaska vin, lite extra mysigt. Hon kom ihåg även min senaste födelsedag.

En present, visst, fast kanske mera praktisk än romantisk.

Jag fick nya batterier till min hörapparat.

Pensionär. Ärligt talat struntar jag i vad jag kallas.

Det är känslan som räknas.

Trivseln, upplevelserna. När rusket och kylan kommer, då är det vår lägenhet i Puerto Rico som gäller. Det slår det mesta! Tänk om morfar, som dog utsliten vid 63, hade fått ha det som vi. Det är nästan så man skäms! Men det är nya tider nu. ❏ Av Ulf Rönning

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❙ Visste du att…

té innehåller ämnen som kallas flavonoider. Dessa fungerar som kraftiga antioxidanter och stärker vårt immunförsvar. Det te som innehåller överlägset mest flavonoider är vitt te, ända upp till tre gånger så mycket som grönt te. Allt te innehåller dessutom fluor, som hämmar syran som angriper emaljen på våra tänder när vi ätit. Gör alltså dina tänder en tjänst och ta en kopp té på maten!

❙JagJames Bond har rätt! måste göra eko av en artikel jag nyligen läste! Till den svenska redaktörens stora glädje kan jag meddela att ett kanadensiskt laboratorietest visar att vermouth skyddar kroppen emot fria radikaler (ämnen som kan angripa proteiner, DNA och andra biologiska molekyler) – självklart så länge man inte stjälper i sig det ena glaset efter det andra. Drycken neutraliserar helt enkelt de fria radikalerna.

Forskarna upptäckte även att när de blandade vermouth med två sorters gin var effekten ännu större. Och dubbelt så bra på James Bond- manér: shaken, not stirred.

HÄLSA & SKÖNHET

Gran Canaria erbjuder med sitt fantastiska klimat och bergsformationer oändliga möjligheter till långpromenader. Mångas huvudsysselsättning, på deras semester. Men tänk

på att en bra hållning och balans är nyckeln till att få maximal utdelning av denna typ av motion – och för att slippa skador.

- Håll huvudet högt och rakt, skjut inte fram det så

att nacken belastas. Håll hakan vågrätt.

- Låt nacke, axlar, rygg och händer vara avslappnade.

Dra axlarna bakåt och ner.

Låt armarna svänga fritt med lätt böjda armbågar.

Knyt inte händerna.

- Håll in magen och dra in naveln mot ryggraden. Håll magmusklerna och ryggen spända.

- Sätt inte ner foten för hårt och “rulla” i steget,

från häl till tå. Undvik att stampa med hälarna i underlaget.

❏ Källa: I Form

❙Söndagen Cykelns dag den 30 oktober hölls

i Las Palmas ”cykelns dag”.

Ungefär 5.700 personer hade anmält sig. Men evenemanget var öppet för alla och arrangörernas bedömning av intresset överträffades med råge.

Cirka 15.000 barn och vuxna deltog i turen runt Las Palmas gator. Med start i Santa Catalina parken for man, på sin väg mot slutmålet Vegueta, längs bland annat gatorna Presidente Alvear, León y Castillo, Pio XII och Mendizábal. Sträckan var på ca 12 km och vissa trafikproblem uppstod onekligen i kölvattnet av den uppskattade färden.

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Spansklektion Hej mina vänner! Jag hoppas att ni övat sedan senast, och nu alltså kan hälsa och ta farväl utan problem. Lektion nummer två tänkte jag skulle gå ut på att kunna göra en kort personlig presentation, lära oss att räkna till tio samt några användbara fraser när man kommer till ett område man inte känner till!

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❙Det Det spanska valet är spanskt riksdagsval den

Lektion nr 2: Me llamo … – Jag heter …

Tengo … años – Jag är … år gammal (eg jag har … år) uno – ett dos – två tres – tre cuatro – fyra cinco – fem seis – sex siete – sju ocho – åtta nueve – nio diez - tio Necesito ayuda. – Jag behöver hjälp. ¿Dónde está el supermercado mas cercano? – Var ligger närmaste mataffär?

¿ De dónde sale el autobús?

–Varifrån går bussen? ¿ Dónde hay una farmacia? – Var finns det ett apotek? ¿ Hay un restaurante por aquí? – Finns det en restaurang i närheten?

¿Usted me puede ayudar?

– Kan Ni hjälpa mig? ( kom ihåg att på spanska bör man nia en okänd människa) Gracias por Su ayuda. – Tack för Er hjälp.

Usted ha sido muy amable. – Ni har varit mycket hjälpsam.

¿ En qué dirección está la playa? – Åt vilket håll ligger stranden?

I nästa nummer kommer det några användbara meningar vid restaurangbesöket. ❏ Av Linda Appelqvist

Bokrecension

40 piskrapp för ett par byxor.

Boken handlar om författarinnan Lubna Ahmad Al-Husseins egna erfarenheter av sudanesisk lagstiftning och domstolsförfarande av idag. En sommardag 2009 besökte hon en restaurang. Tillsammans med 14 andra kvinnliga

Till kaffet

En underbar tårtbit som passar såväl till eftermiddags kaffe som dessert efter en god middag.

Recept: 250 g mandelmassa 125 g smör eller margarin 3 dl vispgrädde 250 g mörk blockchoklad 250 g ljus blockchoklad 2 msk rom 1. Lägg ett smörpapper i botten på en form med löstagbar kant.

2. Kavla ut mandelmassan och lägg i botten.

3. Smält smöret, häll i grädden och koka upp.

4. Tag av kastrullen från värmen och bryt ned chokladen. Rör till en slät smet.

5. Tillsätt rom och rör om.

6. Häll massan i formen och låt stelna i kylskåpet ca 4 – 5 timmar.

7. Serveras med rårörd hallonsås och grädde. ❏ Av Café L & B

gäster blev hon arresterad och de dömdes till 40 piskrapp vardera i enlighet med strafflagens 152:a paragraf ”för att ha brutit mot den allmänna moralen”. Deras brott? De var klädda i långbyxor!

Med en okuvlig vilja opponerade hon sig mot legitimiteten i det påstådda brottet.

Som journalist lyckades hon också föra allas talan med hjälp av en engagerad omvärld. Då världspressen informerats och riktat blickarna mot den rättsliga godtycklighet och konsekvenserna av de förment moraliska lagarna i dagens Sudan, skedde vissa framsteg.

Läsvärd nutidshistoria om kultur, politik och synsätt från ett land som inte så ofta figurerar i litteraturen. ❏ Av Svenska Bokhandeln

20 november.

Den emotsedda tv-debatten mellan de två huvudkandidaterna till presidentposten: Mariano Rajoy (PP; ett högerparti) och Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba (PSOE; socialister) sågs av inte mindre än 22 miljoner människor. Som en jämförelse kan nämnas att vid förra valet bänkade sig inte fler än 13 miljoner fram för tv:n. Förhandstipsen går i PP:s favör, men med tanke på den ekonomiska krisen i Europa var intresset enormt. Eftersom den nuvarande presidenten, José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero (PSOE), avsagt sig möjligheten för omval, var det dessutom första gången som två politiker utan den högsta formella politiska makten (oppositionsledare respektive vice president), som gjorde upp om att få väljarnas förtroende. Det var en debatt i känd stil, med de vanliga retoriska greppen. Mariano Rajoy

fokuserade naturligtvis på det faktum att statsskulden och arbetslösheten ökat dramatiskt under socialistiskt styre. Båda företrädarna var överens om att antalet statsanställda måste minska. Men sedan skilda sig receptet åt, för att få bukt med problemen. PSOE ville huvudsakligen höja ett antal skatter i kombination med vissa subventioner av de sociala avgifterna, för företag som nyanställer personal. PP vill garantera pensionerna och skapa nya arbetstillfällen. Istället för högre skatt vill man erbjuda ett skatteavdrag på 10 procent för de företag som återinvesterar vinsten. Dessutom föreslås egenföretagare få 3000 € då de anställer sin första medarbetare.

Man vill också minska på byråkratin. Enligt samtliga nyhetsbevakande journalister övertygade Mariano Rajoy mest.

Allt annat än en seger med bred marginal för oppositionspartiet PP, skulle förvåna.

❙ Vulkanutbrott och jordbävning Nyheter om de geologiska

❙ Vänstertrafik på Gran Canaria Många turister drar sig för att

aktiviteterna i Atlanten är fortfarande förstasidesstoff.

Men några stora förändringar har inte skett på den senaste tiden, om man bortser från söndagen den 6. Då skedde ett utbrott vid El Hierro som överraskade observatörerna.

Gaser, aska och magma sköt ur havet 20 meter upp i luften.

Till följd av detta evakuerades ytterligare 200 personer. Håller sig utbrottet på nuvarande djup, förväntas inte skadorna förvärras. Hela ön är emellertid lamslagen och invånarna hoppas på än mer information för att kunna förbereda sig för alla eventualiteter. Mellan Gran Canaria och Fuerteventura noterades den 3 november en jordbävning på 20 km djup.

Styrkan uppmättes till 2,4 på Richterskalan.

köra bil på ön. Det finns absolut ingen anledning till detta. Trafiken flyter på, tempot är storstadslugnt, och respekten för fotgängare är i det närmaste överdrivet försiktig. Undrar om det inte vållar mer skada, både på miljön och bilarnas karosser, då förarna står på bromsen för att låta någon gångtrafikant passera vägen.

Detta hindrar emellertid inte att ett något överraskande och inte så lite charmigt inslag finns i gatubilden.

I Vecindario går huvudgatan rakt igenom staden. Ungefär i mitten på denna bjuds föraren på en liten överraskning. På en tvärgata, om cirka 60 meter lång, är det nämligen vänstertrafik! När tid ges ska jag försöka ta reda på hur vägplanerarna tänkte och hur lagstiftningen är utformad. Tills dess kan jag lugna alla presumtiva trafikanter med att på Gran Canaria råder det i princip högertrafik.

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Man hade verkligen sett fram emot besöket från Real Madrid. Framför allt för att få se den spanske NBAstjärnan Rudy Fernandez, men även de spanska landslagsspelarna Reyes, Ibaka och Llull. Den före detta lokala idolen Jaycee Carroll, fick ett oerhört varmt välkomnande från hemmapubliken, vid sitt första besök med sitt nya lag Real Madrid.

Den första kvarten spelade hemmalaget bra, de lyckades dansa i samma takt som de spanska landslagsspelarna.

I den andra kvarten lyste emellertid träffsäkerheten med sin frånvaro, så i halvtidspausen var ställningen bara 24-24. I den tredje kvarten höjde Madrid tempot och Gran Canaria fick kämpa för att hänga med. I den fjärde och sista kvarten lyckades

hemmalaget knappa in gästernas poängövertag, men några trepoängskast från Rudy Fernandez var tungan på vågen till Real Madrids fördel.

Madrid-laget var välförtjänta vinnare och segern kändes faktiskt aldrig hotad. Om Gran Canaria vill komma till slutspel, dvs befinna sig bland de åtta bästa lagen när ligan är färdigspelad, måste de höja tempot och öka träffsäkerheten.

Att förlora mot Real Madrid är i sig ingen katastrof med tanke på att laget från huvudstaden förmodligen är landets bästa, tillsammans med Barcelona. Problemet är sättet de förlorade på. Trots att Real Madrid gjorde långt ifrån sin bästa match var Gran Canaria 2014 aldrig i närheten att avgå med segern.

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UD Las Palmas började matchen utmärkt, energiskt och målmedvetet. Allt eftersom tiden gick började dock Valladolid ta över, för att i slutet på första halvlek helt dominera.

Andra halvlek startade på precis samma sätt. Laget från fastlandet hade gott om målchanser. Men som man så ofta säger inom fotbollsvärlden - tar man inte tillvara sina chanser kan det stå en dyrt!

I den 75:e minuten, tack vare en strategiskt lagd frispark, gjorde Jonathan Viera 1-0 till Las Palmas, vilket också blev slutresultatet. Valladolid gjorde sitt bästa för att kvittera under den sista kvarten, men de spelade mer med hjärta och kämpaglöd än hjärna och tålamod.

Numancia - UD Las Palmas (3-2)

Båda lagen var i bästa form och det var en mycket jämn och spännande match. Många målchanser, avgörande målvaktsingripanden samt ett antal vackra mål gjorde detta till en mycket publikvänlig match. Tyvärr fick UD Las Palmas sätta sig på planet hem utan poäng i bakfickan, men ligger i skrivande stund på en godkänd åttonde plats.

❏ Av Linda Appelqvist

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Gran Canaria 2014 besökte Alicante, den stora överraskningen hittills i den högsta spanska basketdivisionen ACB. Hemmalaget gick ut starkt, och ledde med 9-0 redan efter en och en halv minut.

Efter den inledande chocken skärpte Gran Canaria till försvarsspelet, men låg trots allt under i halvtid med åtta poäng (36-28).

När matchen återupptogs efter halvtidsvilan var kanarierna inspirerade, i synnerhet

Fotboll

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Haynes som tillförde 11 raka poäng. Detta ledde till att matchen kom att bölja fram och tillbaka, men Gran Canaria 2014 låg hela tiden i underläge med minst en poäng. När slutsignalen ljöd, visade resultattavlan på hemmaseger med 58-55.

Detta blev Alicantes femte seger av sex möjliga, och ett spegelvänt resultat för Gran Canarias del, vilket i skrivande stund förpassar dem till tabellens sista plats. ❏ Av Linda Appelqvist

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€700/month 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Wonderful apartment, completly refurbished. It offers 1 bedroom, bathroom, living room with kitchenette and a big sunny balcony.

Well maintained communal areas with communal swimming pool, tennis courts and private parking inside the complex. Bills included.

Close to the beach and shops.

Available from December!

San Fernando

For Rent Taurito

Maspalomas

€450/month 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Apartment for rent in Playa de Taurito. The apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room with a kitchenette and a balcony. Located near to the beach and the resort centre.

The complex offers a swimming pool. Price includes the costs for water and electricity.

Sea views.

€1200/month 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Lovely apartment with amazing views over Maspalomas beach and the Dunes. Located just a few meters from the beach, private garage, communal garden and large terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with all appliances and spacious living room. Only available from October till the end of April.

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Arguineguín, Patalavaca

Puerto Rico

Completely renovated 2 bed. apartment with magnificant sea views, located in the popular area of Patalavaca. Small private complex in a private road. Terrace for oudoor enjoyment.

Beautifully refurbished 2 bed. apartment located in a small private complex at only a minutes walk to the beach. Furnished & equipped with high quality materials.

Ref. 22132-OM Price : 198.000 €

Ref. 22131-OM

Puerto Rico

Maspalomas, San Fernando

€299,000 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Property with huge potential.

The upstairs has a self contained one-bedroom flat with its own kitchen and living room which opens up onto a partially covered terrace with its own small pool and barbeque area.

The lower floor has 4 double bedrooms, kitchen and 2 living areas, one with dining area.

€350,000 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms Beautiful two-storey town house available for sale.

Aluminium doors and windows and air conditioning throughout. Very large communal swimming pool and secure gated complex. Only 5 mins from the beach and restaurants. Fully furnished.

Private garden.

Price: 175.000 €

€67,000 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom One bedroom apartment for sale at an excellent price, situated in a great spot overlooking beautiful views of Puerto Rico, mountains and the ocean.The apartment has a large balcony, bedroom, living room area and bathroom.

Communal pool and a bargain not to be missed!!!

Puerto ????a Rico

Beautiful fully refurbished 1 bed. dúplex located in a small private complex with pool in San Fernando. Sold furnished & equipped including air conditioning. 2 Terraces.

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Ref. 22130-OM Price : 128.000 €

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