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La Vara del Pescao, Arinaga (The Festival of the Fishing Rod) El Pino Patron Saint of GC Page 12
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Gran Canaria is an island filled with culture and tradition, and much of its heritage is preserved and even revered by the islanders. La Vara del Pescao (This Friday 26th August) is held in memory of the Canarian fishermen, who, in times past, risked their lives spending many weeks at sea while their womenfolk waited on shore and anxiously prayed
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for their safe return. It is the 16th year it has been held in this manner and has grown year on year to many tens of thousands of revellers. It comes at the starting point of, what for many is, the culmination of the summer fiesta period in the lead up to the Pilgrimage of the Virgen del Pino, Patron Saint of
The Canary Islands and Province of Las Palmas, held in a couple of weeks time in Teror at the end of the first week in September. There is a passion among the young people of the island to uphold the traditions of their ancestors. Today of course much is purely symbolic, but nevertheless has significant
nostalgia and deep meaning for local people. The opportunity to wear traditional straw hats and Canarian costume is rarely missed, especially if there is a giant party to be had, and particularity if it includes free food. Continued page 12...
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Las Palmas Airport: 928 579 000
Sea Rescue 900 202 202 & 928 467 757
Sweden - 928 260 884 Switzerland - 928 293 450
Emergency Line: 112 Police, Fire Brigade
Consulates: British Consulate Consul: Matthew Vickers Edificio_Cataluna,_C/Luis Morote 6, 3rd Floor, Las Palmas Opening hours: Mon to Fri 8.30am to 1.30pm Telephone 928 262 508 www.ukinspain.com
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Ambulance: 928 492 112 Fire Brigade Las Palmas 928 446 444 Maspalomas 928 762 671 Playa del Inglés, San Agustín, San Bartolomé de Tirajana 928 762 671 Local Police Province - 092 Las Palmas 928 304 600 Maspalomas 928 764 000 Guardia Civil Province 062 Las Palmas 928 762 898 Puerto Rico 928 736 817 S. Bartolomé 928 750 222 National Police Las Palmas Masapalomas 928 764 000
Fiestas and Upcoming Events Cine+Food
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07/09/2011 Teror www.teror.es
Pasito Blanco Fishing Contest XXII
Jesus Zurita. The perfect scent
25/08 – 28/08/2011 Pasito Blanco San Bartolome de Tirajana http://www.pasitoblanco.com/
Till 28/08/2011 Sala San Antonio Abad - Plaza San Antonio Abad, 1 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 928 311 800
Vará del pescao
Exhibition: Black Hourglass
26/08/2011 Arinaga beach See Front Page
Till 30/09/2011 Africa House - Alfonso XIII, 5 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 928 432 800 http://www.casafrica.es/
Reggae Festival Nations 27/08/2011 Parque Juvenil - c/Atenas 12 (Vecindario) Santa Lucia http://www.festivalreggae.com/ Fiestas del Pino 26/08 – 08/09/2011 Teror See Page 12 http://www.fiestadelpino.es/ Festival “A Sea House ‘ / «Una Mar de Encanto» 02/09 – 03/09/2011 Agüimes www.aguimes.es
Exposure: Ron Gorchov. Finding the soul Till 10/09/2011 CAAM - Los Balcones 11 928 311 800 http://www.caam.net/ Exhibition: Juan Hidalgo. From Ayacata Till 10/09/2011 CAAM - c / Los Balcones 9, 11 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 928 311 800 http://www.caam.net/
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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 08:00-14:00 CC Ancora Every Thursday 08.00-14.00 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: 08:00-14:00 San Fernando Municipal Market Skating ring in San Fernando Every second Sunday 09:0014:00 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 10.00-14.00 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 08:00-14:00 on La Karpa, Avda. de las Tirajanas Every second Saturday 08.00-14.00 Vecindario General Market Recinto Ferial. Every Wednesday 08.00-14.00 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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Reggae Nations Festival
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Canarian Tropic reggae, which was held previously at the same location.
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This summer we return to enjoy the Reggae Festival Nations, one of the MOST powerful reggae events in the Canary Islands.
The event, which has the support of the City of Santa Lucia, will start at 4pm and will go on until 4am. There will also be markets, exhibitions of graffiti, bars and a camping area. The organization has also secured a special price by arrangement with the International Windsurfing Centre hostel in nearby Pozo Izquierdo, which offers breakfast, lunch, and a bed for just €28. The general ticket prices range from €6 to €12 in advance at the box office.
10 hours of nonstop music, camping, a flea market and a unique festive atmosphere. Festival Reggae nations will gather this Saturday in the Vecindario Youth Park, located at the rear of the Karpa, events space near the main municipal sports centre off Avenue de las Tirajanas, with 16 bands of the genre, and several DJ sets and MC’s that will offer more than 10 hours of music without interruption. Both local and international talent will include Roe Delgado, Eternal Fajo Loco (Barcelona), Jah Bantu (Madrid), and Nk CandyDread Prophet (Venezuela), Glover and Naya Rasta (Senegal), Skavillage (Italy), Nacho and Dr. Wancho (Tenerife) and Ras Soldier Razaid, Lykos, CloundBass, Orland Disko (Gran Canaria) who will star at this powerful music festival, which continues on from
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Reggae Nations Festival representatives stated that “Vecindario again hosts one of the only events of this genre focused on Jamaican origin which is most powerful in the Canary Islands, good vibes are the hallmark of this festival” and they emphasized that “this event also will serve to publicize the growing Canarian reggae scene, which is in very good health. “ Check out http://festivalreggae.com for more info
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Pet Passports It will become cheaper and easier to travel abroad with pets when new rules are introduced at the start of next year. The UK will harmonise its pet movement rules with the rest of the European Union from 1 January 2012, bringing the UK’s Pet Travel Scheme into line with the most recent science. The UK will maintain its high level of protection against animal diseases after the changes, which have the potential to save pet owners around £7 million in fees. Forcing pets to spend six months in quarantine, a practice dating from the 1800s, is no longer necessary because of vastly improved rabies vaccines and treatments. All pets will still need to be vaccinated against rabies. Pets from the EU and listed non-EU countries such as the USA and Australia will no longer need a blood test and will only have to wait 21 days before they travel. Pets from unlisted non-EU countries such as India, Brazil and South Africa will be able to enter the UK if they meet certain strict criteria to ensure they are protected against rabies, including a blood test and a three-month wait before they enter the UK. Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said: “The UK’s quarantine system was designed to combat the threat of rabies in the 19th century and has now been left far behind by scientific advances. It’s time we changed these outdated rules which have caused hardship to generations of pets and pet owners, and those who rely on assistance dogs, with too many animals cooped up unnecessarily. “What is needed is a simpler, evidence-based system for protecting the UK from rabies which recognises the actual risk to pets and pet owners. The EU’s pet movement scheme has been working very well for nearly a decade, and it makes sense for us to have similar rules. It means the UK will remain protected from rabies and other exotic diseases while making it easier and cheaper for people to take their pets abroad.” More information can be found at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/
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Earthquake
The island of Gran Canaria last Monday afternoon at about 15.15 hours, suffered an earthquake with a magnitude measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale, as reported by the National Geographic Institute on its website. This happened less than one day prior to a much more serious earthquake in the eastern US.
The epicenter of the GC quake was located just a few kilometers from the southern coast of the island, near Playa del Inglés. Eyewitnesses have reported that the tremor was felt in Agüimes, Ingenio, Mogan, San Bartolomé, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Artenara and even in the capital. Workers from various companies located in the Arinaga said that the duration of the quake was estimated to have been about about four seconds long and felt like “a plane flying right over our heads”. The National Geographic Institute, who provided these images, confirmed that the quake was centred at a depth of 29km some 5km or so off the coast of Gran
Canaria´s southern municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirijana, one of the primary tourist resorts in Spain and home to the famous Maspalomas sand dunes which, according to scientists at the University of Las Palmas, may themselves have been formed by a similar event less than three centuries ago. No injuries or property damage The Emergency Security Coordination Centre of the Canary Islands Government recorded no incidents caused in connection to the earthquake in Gran Canaria, from the information available they said there had not been any damage. After the quake was recorded they received numerous calls, reporting the tremor, from people living in La Aldea de San Nicolas in the west of Gran Canaria, Santa Lucia and Telde in the east and St. Brigida near the midldle of the island. “A loud noise” The mayor of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Marco Aurelio Perez, explained that the municipality has not thus far detected any damage after the tremor which,according to the National Geographic Institute seismology report, measured 3.4 on the Richter scale. The people of central and south of Gran Canaria were alerted after the event. “It seems they heard a loud noise, but there was no warning” Perez is reported as saying. The National Geographic institute released images of the areas in which they detected available on their website.
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4th Maspalomas Craft Fair
The Fourth Faro de Maspalomas Crafts Fair concluded last Sunday night, August 21st, with estimated sales of over €100,000, a figure most certainly considered “a success” especially taking into account the current economic situation, said Águeda Hernández Tarajano, director of the Foundation for Ethnography and Canarian Crafts Development (FEDAC), who said the turnout was comparable to last year, with the same coincidental declines on the days of tourist arrivals and departures . It is estimated that 80% of those who attended were foreign holidaymakers.
“The Crafts people are happy and want to continue this exhibition fair for original crafts in the South because they have sold much more than they could usually during August in their own shops or in the FEDAC registered stores” said Hernandez Tarajano, who also pointed out that the next opportunity to exhibit their unique creations would be November 6th at the annual Christmas opening in San Telmo and at the Regional Fair, which this year will be held in Tenerife in January.
In a survey of the artisans who came to Maspalomas, it was noted that the minimum per-stall sales ranged between €1,000 and €5,000. This meant for many artisans the fair brought in third of their annual income on average and the ideal opportunity to establish direct contact with the buyer. 61 artisans from fourteen municipalities in Gran Canaria took part in this the fourth year of the fair, which opened to the public on August 12. The council organized the exhibition and contributed
The crafts most representated this year were pottery, leather work, jewelry and decorative fabrics.
€50,000 for the mounting of this and other parallel cultural events and initiatives. Each artisan paid €100 euros for the right to participate. They were also assisted by the City of San Bartolomé and the Port Authority of Las Palmas.
As in previous years, the artisans gave daily demonstrations for visitors including pottery, wool carding, straw work & the construction of cages.
There were also musical performances. Gran Canarian singer Aristides Moreno closed the craftshow fair with a packed concert on Sunday night.
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6 Northern Light
Norway Recovering The events of the 22nd July in Norway were truly shocking to the population. Not since the Second World War has anything like this taken place in Norway. We have always felt so safe in our own country. Events like these happened in other countries, to other people, and while we have always been very sympathetic, have always been some of the first people to donate to those in need, we have up until now been on the outside looking in. However, while the shock is still evident, we have started to rally and move on, united by the event. There is no question of forgetting the victims, or the event itself, but we will not be beaten by the evil of one person. One of the most shocking aspects of the event was that it had been carried out by a Norwegian against his own people; rather than an organisation like Al Qaeda who were one of the original suspects. What Anders Behring Breivik did was an act of unspeakable evil. A quote from a
young Norwegian girl has become one of the great sentiments often repeated to help us in moving forward from that terrible day: “If one man can show so much hatred, imagine how much love we could all show together”. This is exactly what Norwegians have done. There will if of course be an official enquiry into the events of the 22nd July. Already questions are being asked about the response time of the police in getting to Utøya amongst others. While an enquiry will always be useful I think we need to focus on the fact that nothing like this has ever taken place in Norway before to explain why police and other emergency services did perhaps not react as quickly as we might have expected in other nations, where events akin to these are more common. The bomb in the centre of Oslo while fatal in itself also provided a diversion and most police and emergency services were directed to the scene. The nation was still reeling from this event when the news regarding Utøya started to filter in. The camp at Utøya was not exactly
perceived as a terrorist target and in fact many parents who spoke to their children who were there after the bomb had gone off in Oslo expressed relief that they were in such a safe place.
what Norway means to those who live there, the title of the song is I Mitt Lille Land, meaning “My Little Country”. It is described as a lyrical description of Norway.
The nation has rallied together and memorials have been created in all parts of the country. In Oslo people marched clutching roses and the Norwegian Crown Prince gave a speech declaring the streets to be filled with love. The prime minister, Jens Stoltenberg, resumed his official engagements this week with a visit to a university. The security around the prime minister has not been increased since the events of the 22nd July and he insists on carrying on his duties as before.
A large memorial concert has been arranged for the coming weekend. Norway’s most famous band A-Ha have agreed to reunite for a special performance among other well known Norwegian artists.
Despite the terrible events in Norway, people are rallying together and are desperate to defend the way of life we are all used to, without living in fear. A song by the Norwegian artist Ole Paus, of which a cover version was made by popular artist Maria Mena, has become a symbol of our hope for the future and
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Happy Swedish News The crown princess Victoria of Sweden has just announced that she is expecting her first child. The child will be the second heir to the Swedish throne after its mother. The news comes 14 months after the Crown princess married Prins Daniel. The child is due in March next year. Nina Blaafjell
The Norwegian School
The new term at the Norwegian school in Arguineguin started on the 15th August. After recent troubles at the school which included an inspection by the Norwegian school inspectorate they are looking ahead with new management in place. To really start the year with a bang a concert was arranged at the school on the
Saturday prior to the first day of the new term. The concert was arranged as part of the school’s new campaign for a drug and alcohol free school environment, a project named Urus. The concert was headlined by a popular Norwegian hip hop band called Herreløse. They had only just recently taken part in one of the summer’s most popular
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More than 70 of the school’s students attended. The event was limited to the secondary school level and included a barbecue. It was an opportunity for old and new students to meet and socialise prior to the new term. The party also included a memorial rap by a student at the school to commemorate the events of
The school project Urus will be an ongoing project throughout the year and is be a collaboration between the management at the school, the student council and other adults to try to prevent the use of alcohol and drugs by students at the school. Nina Blaafjell
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The Swedish School
Svenska Skolan
The Swedish School of Gran Canaria has been here since 1965. At that time the school was in Las Palmas, the then-popular destination for the Swedish colony.
Svenska Skolan på Gran Canaria har funnits sedan 1965. På den tiden låg skolan i Las Palmas, den då populäraste orten för svenskkolonin.
In 1991, they moved to Maspalomas, but only a few years later, in 1994, it was time to move again. This time to their current premises in the centre of San Agustin.
1991 gick flytten till Maspalomas, men bara några år senare, 1994, var det dags igen. Denna gång till de nuvarande lokalerna i centrala San Agustin.
This nearly 50-year-old institution in March this year gained a new principal, Josefine Karlsson. With many years of experience as a teacher in Stockholm, she was not slow to take up the challenge, bringing with her positive traditions while also setting about updating and improving the school. This small school serves a total of 23 children. Seven in pre-school, with the youngest just three years old, fourteen at junior level classes 1-6, and there are two high school students. There are four teachers which may appear as a dream for most, given the time that can be devoted to each student. The curriculum followed is as in all Swedish schools, but there is also some freedom there. The Svenska Skolan has given priority to language subjects. So that even the smallest may get acquainted with both English and Spanish. It is worth noting too that the Swedish language education is more extensive here than in Sweden. This is because it is very easy to forget one’s native language when living abroad for extended periods. Under Josefine Karlsson’s leadership over the past six months The Svenska Skolan has undergone a great change. Primarily with the implementation of a new curriculum, but also in comfort and functionality. There are now tables and chairs providing the facility of teaching outdoors. New computers, monitors and other office equipment have replaced the outdated ones and with the approval of the National Supervisory Authority at the end of May, the school and its management have every reason to feel very satisfied. Term begins for the students on August 25th, undoubtedly excited about the first day of term. The very first day of school, for some of them. A prospect about which they, and especially their parents will we’re sure be very pleased, and it could hardly be greater.
Denna snart 50-åriga institution fick i mars i år en ny rektor, Josefine Karlsson. Med mångårigt förflutet som lärare i Stockholm var hon inte sen att anta utmaningen att föra de positiva traditionerna vidare och samtidigt förnya och förbättra skolan. Det är en liten skola hon har kommit till, totalt 23 barn. Sju av dessa går i förskolan där de yngsta är 3 år. Förskolebarnen tillsammans med de som går i klass 1-6 är 14 stycken. Därutöver finns det två högstadieelever. 4 lärare står för undervisningen, vilket borde framstå som en dröm för de flesta, med tanke på vilken tid som kan ägnas åt var och en av eleverna. En ny läroplan ska följas, lika för alla svenska skolor, men viss frihet finns. Svenska Skolan har prioriterat ämnet språk. Så redan de allra minsta får under lek bekanta sig med såväl engelska som spanska. Värt att notera är att undervisningen i svenska är mer omfattande här än i Sverige. Vilket beror på att det är lätt att glömma sitt modersmål när man bor utomlands under längre perioder. Svenska Skolan har under Josefine Karlssons ledarskap det senaste halvåret genomgått en stor förändring. Huvudsakligen med implementering av ny läroplan, men också avseende trivsel och funktionalitet. Så nu färdigställs bord och stolar för möjligheten till undervisning även utomhus. Nya datorer, monitorer och övrig kontorsutrustning har ersatt de föråldrade och med Skolinspektionens godkännande från slutet av maj har skolan och dess ledning all anledning att känna sig mycket nöjda. Den 25 augusti kommer höstterminens elever förväntansfulla till skolterminens första dag. Den allra första skoldagen, för vissa av dem. Förutsättningarna för att de, och inte minst deras föräldrar, ska bli mycket nöjda, kunde knappast vara större.
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8 Your Questions Answered
‘The Canarian Lawyer’
Protection for Pets My neighbor leaves his three dogs on his balcony in a small wooden kennel every time he goes on vacation. Sometimes he is away for more than a week and nobody is there with the dogs. Is it not illegal to leave animals on their own for such a long time? If the animals are attended to by someone every day, getting food and being cleaned, and are protected from bad weather and do not show signs of suffering or cause trouble barking, it will not be considered animal cruelty. Although it may be considered as kinder for the animals if there is somebody keeping them company or if they were sent to a boarding kennel. In any case, pets must always be attended to by their owners or somebody who can take care of them for the owners. Animal cruelty can be fined if it is proved that the dogs have been abandoned. Indian Marriage Are marriages celebrated through the Hindu wedding ceremony, and following the Hindu rites, valid in Spain? Marriage between those following Hindu religious rites, recognised in India, is not currently valid in Spain in the same manner as the marriage ceremony practiced and celebrated by Spanish people which includes rites and vows authorised and prescribed by the Spanish State; those not recognised include both the Hindu and the Hawaiian ceremony. Spain only recognises marriages celebrated between Spanish people according to the religious ceremonies specifically laid down in Spanish law. These are primarily the Catholic or the Canonic rite, the Protestant rite and the Hebrew rite, among others. Bad Work by the Electrician I entrusted an electrician with the repair of an electrical installation. A few days after he finished the fuses blew when I connected more than two electrical appliances. I called him and he said that there was nothing he could do about it because I did not have enough power being supplied. I called the electricity supply company but they told me that they could not provide me with more power due to the bad installation made by the electrician. What course of action can I
now take against the electrician, who, by the way, never gave me a written bill? If you are able to prove in any way that the so-called ‘electrician’ installed faulty equipment, you will be able to claim against him for any damage caused. In any case, you should report it to the Office of Citizen’s Complaints and Services and to the Ministry of Labor and Industry for your autonomous region, despite not having a bill. You will have to report not only the bad electrical installation but also the fact that you did not receive the corresponding bill. In the meantime, entrust a qualified and licenced electrician willing to repair the installation and get them to write an informative and descriptive report about everything wrong with the other electricians work. Guarantee of Second-hand Objects I bought a second-hand washing machine which broke down soon after. I tried to claim at the store but they told me that it had no guarantee. Is this possible? No. Consumer goods bought in secondhand stores must have a guarantee for a prescribed legal period of time. Otherwise, they would not have the right to sell this item in a store. Make a complaint at the Office of Citizen’s Complaints and Services (Oficina del Consumidor) and show them the invoice for the washing machine. Marriage Settlement Is it obligatory to establish a marriage settlement before getting married? Marriage settlements are set by the law, but couples can agree on establishing another settlement at any moment: before or after the wedding. A marriage settlement is an agreement between the spouses with various terms related to economic issues as established within the Law which can change at any time.
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Letter of the week Dear Sir I write concerning a worrying matter that some expats may become a victim of, as they try to return home to the UK. I have lived here for a number of years and have always been able to use various different transport companies to bring items to the island for me. One day I came across just such a company offering a transport service to and from the island. As I was due to have some boxes brought over, I thought I would ask for a quote, on speaking to the proprietors on several occasions I was given a quote that was reasonable and within an agreed time scale. This was back in February and I was guaranteed that my stuff would be here in GC by Easter. As Easter came and went I had heard nothing from them so I tried calling and after several unanswered calls I was informed they had had problems with the vans, the route, other pick ups and numerous other things resulting in my boxes still not having been collected. There were some items that I needed urgently, so I telephoned and asked yet again when they would be collected. They now informed me not until June! In May I booked a flight and flew back to the UK to collect several items, and rang the company to notify them that I was doing so and to ask again what was happening. At the end of July I was called to say that the van would be leaving the UK the following week and my boxes were to be taken to rendezvous with it at a motorway services station at 4am...Thank God for a helpful son, who arrived at the time stated, only to then have to wait for 4 hours for the van. In the first week of August my stuff arrived on the Island and I received a text stating it needed to be collected from them. When I asked for the total to be paid, as I had been quoted per kilo and they had now transported less than the original weight, I was told that I owed them DOUBLE the original quote! I was angry about this and said I would report them to the Consumo and The Canary News, they said this did not bother them as they knew people at your newspaper. I needed my stuff, and the fear of them damaging my things was too much. I paid the DOUBLED amount, and collected my stuff. Please, please people of Gran Canaria, do not trust anyone unless they are a proper transport company. The dealings I have had with this company and their attitude has left me out of pocket, feeling let down and ashamed that I trusted a UK based company to deliver to the standards I expected. I hope that this will be printed, and that the company’s claims of knowing you, and that you would not care, are untrue. Let down and broke :-( Ms. L B (Name & Contact Supplied) Dear Madame. Thank you very much for writing to us. This appears as appalling treatment. Rest assured that our duty is to our readers 1st and no matter who the organisations involved might be, there is little, within the confines of the law, that would stop us from printing an honest letter, from a concerned resident,
who not only felt they had had a substandard service but who appeared to have been totally ripped off. If what you said was true then you’d have every right to be upset, and it would be our duty to warn the wider community how to avoid such diabolical situations. The most important thing of all to remember in any situation dealing with an organisation or financial transaction is to get it in writing, on company headed paper, which clearly states the service to be provided, the time scale involved and the final cost to you the customer. That can then form the basis of both your agreements and understandings. It is also an idea to understand what might happen if things go wrong; is the service insured, for instance? Without proof of these things you have little to fall back on if there is a problem, with no evidence of what was, or was not, promised neither you nor the service provider can expect the protection of the law, as there is no way for anyone else to know what it was you agreed. Remember a verbal contract is rarely worth the paper it is not written on! In your letter the first warning sign seems to have been when it took so long for your things to get picked up, of course problems can and do occur in life, but at that point (if not before) you needed to have secured written confirmation of exactly when the service was to be provided and if there was to be any change to the quoted costs. The second warning was their apparent evasiveness, did you really want to entrust your belongings to an organisation as hard to get in touch with as you say they were? Poor you! Perhaps you were ‘saving money’ with them, but what’s a few extra quid for some peace of mind? A professional service is often not the cheapest, but it does come with some guarantees. Not meaning to be facetious, they also usually understand the importance of answering the phone. Third was when you picked some of the things up yourself, you should certainly have had the trip re-quoted for, in writing. Did you not think to get written confirmation that they understood what was happening, that the shipment had changed and that you expected now to pay less than originally quoted? And as for that dodgy, clandestine rendezvous in the early hours of the morning at a motorway services, aside from it appearing they couldn’t even make it there on time, did this really sound like work of trustworthy professionals? I think not. Though I sympathise with you, I cannot help but feel that alarm bells should have been ringing much earlier on. All in all this is an alarming tale, however I do wonder what the company themselves will have to say about it, we will be asking them about their practices and if this is how they usually conduct business. If so, I’m sure they cannot possibly do so for long. This island community is small, word gets about. Here, reputation is very important. Have they acted illegally? Have they simply got away with what they can, within the law? Who is at fault? And you dear reader, why would you put yourself through all that and then pay double? It all sounds very odd to us here in The Canary News HQ. I am sorry to say this but I should think next time you’ll get it in writing, and instead of paying more than you ought, report anyone you think is ripping you off. It just makes no sense to leave yourself apparently so open to being swindled, if swindle you they did. Perhaps, however, there is more to this than meets the
eye, perhaps it was little more than a customer service issue or a failure to ensure the client understood what had been offered and agreed. Perhaps, if you’ll forgive me, there has been some client error involved. Life can be hard here. Perhaps this company is just a small business, honestly providing a simple service, who got caught out by circumstances. Who knows? We so far only have one side of the story. But if there really are companies out there blatantly defrauding people, with flagrant disregard for the law, our community and the rights of the consumer, if that is so, are we all going to let them get away with it? Will we stand by and let them take advantage of us? Will we look the other way when those around us have been fooled or cheated? Or will we ourselves take responsibility and ensure that things are done correctly and in good order, and find ways to avoid situations of defamation, liable or hearsay, where accusations fly without anything solid to back them up? If we don’t take responsibility, we will have every reason to feel ashamed of ourselves. The responsibility is yours and mine. Edward Timon Dear Editor, I have been in this island for few months now, I used to live here 10 years ago and though I am generally happy to be back it seems some things have definitely changed for the worse. It is very hard to get a decent job here now even for the most committed, prepared and fearless of us it is becoming more and more difficult. It’s not just the lack of jobs, employers are taking advantage of the whole situation, salaries seem to have frozen with people still earning the same as many years back but the cost of living certainly has gone up. The contracts are also a mystery you get a contract normally for much less hours than you are working (which means less benefits when if you do need them later) but no one wants to complain in case they get sacked and for many of us that is not an option as we have a mortgage, or a family to feed or even both. It makes me really sad to see this exploitation but there seems to be no way out at the moment as where can we go? I really hope this changes and people start to get treated with a bit more respect I always thought that a happy worker was a good worker but employers just don’t seem to care. Thank you for your letter. It really is hard at the moment, but if workers can’t trust the employers to support them then there will be nothing but trouble ahead. Would love to hear from others on this subject.
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10 Finance
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A Turbulent Summer August, they say, is normally a quiet and stable month for the currency markets; however this year has been the exception. Fear and uncertainty have gripped the stock markets and created volatility within the currency markets.
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To find out how and why we simply need to go back no further than the beginning of August and the indecision within the Unites States on how to agree a way forward on their debt ceiling. When the decision was reached Standard and Poor decided that Americas AAA credit rating needed to be reviewed and took the decision to downgrade it. Fear followed and a continued selling off of stock and the Dollar. The markets in turn started to fear the worst not just for the States but also the Eurozone and the falls intensified as concern grew over the viability of the Euro and exposure to Government bonds. As we move towards the end of the month there has been the occasional upturn, until, that was, investors decided to grab their profits and run. During the turmoil we’ve also seen investors moving into safe-haven currencies such as the Swiss Franc and Yen, both countries needed that like a “hole in the head” as exports became very expensive in turn
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the vehicle within the container, with wedges, chocs and straps. If you are transporting more than just the car, then they should also construct some proper shelving with the container to keep the vehicle and the other things securely separated. Companies who know what they are doing use all manner of methods to ensure the worst is avoided and minimise the possibilities for things to go wrong. On top of all this people think they can save a bit of money when transporting from the Canaries to, say, the UK by filling their tank with cheap fuel. This is a definite no no. The safety rules are clear, no more than 10litres of fuel should be in the tank prior to being transported. It is not only a fire hazard,
In recent articles we have talked about the various issues that must be considered if shipping your household belongings to The Canary Islands, however what about when it comes to moving, what for many people is, the most valuable single item they own, a car? We will cover all of the documentation requirements in a later edition, but for now, lets look at some of the physical considerations. It is not just a simple matter of driving it here for a start, we are on an island, so it needs to be transported by sea. The first thing to remember is that it is not just a simple matter of driving on to a ferry. That journey itself is a long one and you would more than likely need to take at least two separate journeys. You could either drive on to a ferry in Portsmouth bound for northern Spain, and then drivesouth for the second leg of the journey or else you could conceivably get the boat to France and then drive all the way down to Cadiz for the ferry to Las Palmas. But this is a very long journey and unless you have the time, the money and the requisite sense of adventure, you are more than likely going to need to book a transport company to ship it for you, who can also look after all the necessary paperwork to get your car legal when it gets here. There are several different ways to ship, whether just your car on its own where you deliver it to a port (and there are only a few ports where this can happen) and it will be loaded into a container for you
or, if you are moving all your belongings here too, you might want to look at doing it all in one go by renting a container of your own for the whole lot. The most cost effective and sensible way is probably to have your vehicle and personal effects delivered to the transport company in one go and have them load it on to the container, this way you can be sure that everything is packed safely and correctly for transport by ship. Remember, ships don’t just move forwards and backwards, they move in every direction and are subject to the motion of the ocean, so you’ll want to be sure that it is all packed well. If moving a vehicle and other things in the same container, it is extra important that the job is done correctly. The last thing you want is scratches on either your car or your dining room table or worse. The company should do a full physical inspection of the vehicle to ensure that both you and they agree about its condition prior to being loaded. Disputes later can be costly, and if insurance needs to be paid out you will need a physical record of the condition of vehicle prior to the journey. It is paramount that the vehicle is secured properly. Anyone who thinks just driving into a container and applying the handbrake is enough to ensure the vehicles safety is very misguided. You need to know that you are dealing with professionals, who will properly secure
but it is likely that fuel could leak into the container. Many ports these days are very restrictive about such things and even have ‘sniffer’ machines to detect excess fumes and liquids. If detected you could be fined and charged for the cleaning of any spillages. Cutting corners with this sort of transport is not in any way sensible. For a little expense up front you can avoid a major expense later. Remember most people only do this once, it is worth getting it right first time. Get the right advice, get a proper quote and feel safe in the knowledge that your new adventure does not need to start with a nasty bang. It can be the relaxing adventure it was meant to be in the first place. You just need to get the right people involved, the rest is easy.
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Fiesta
La Virgen del Pino
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In less than two weeks from now the picturesque village of Teror bursts into life for its spectacular annual fiesta, held in honour of the Virgen del Pino (The Pine Virgin). The build up is already beginning in this chocolatebox northern town and across the island. Thousands of pilgrims travel from all corners of the Canaries, and beyond, to make offerings to the much adored icon.
So ‘Fiesta Season’ continues here on the Island with the annual “Festival of the Sardines” and (with the exception of the sardines themselves) all will come alive this Friday night (26th) in the small coastal town of Arinaga, as it does at the end of August every year. The music, dance and artisan activities are a major feature of all local Fiestas, and will be very much in evidence in Arinaga this weekend. Over 30,000 party-people, descend on the playa, to celebrate the boats landing on the beach, to hear the super music and to participate in the cooking and eating of the fresh sardines….washed down of course with the obligatory cerveza, vino or Ron miel! Even before the fish arrive there is an excited “buzz” on the beach, as folk of all ages mingle - singing and dancing, and generally enjoying themselves. Many people in colourful traditional costume play and sing in the local bands (parrandas), to lend a truly authentic air. The local women wait expectantly with their fish “baskets” aloft on their heads with the customary salted-wet fabric at the ready to keep the fish fresh. People on the beach blow horns... (converted Conch shells, in the traditional manner) and bang drums to welcome the boats - originally this was done to attract people to “come and buy”. The little wooden craft are duly rowed ashore amid cheers and applause, and proceed to offload their “precious cargo”. Huge boxes of the fresh silvery slithery catch are transferred to a “boat on wheels”, which is pushed by enthusiasts along the paseo, as the sardines are distributed to the delighted crowds. Well over 2,000 kgs of fish are brought onshore, and locals and tourists alike are invited to “eat to their hearts content.” Caught up in the revelry, they’ll dance and jig behind the boat to the feliz music, as it makes it’s considerable journey from the landing stage near La Barca, to the lighthouse end of the beach at Risco Verde. Soon followed by the “nothing–on-earth-like– it” aroma of griddled sardines wafting on the air! Once cooked it is a simple matter to taste a sample, as the chefs share their culinary delights… sardines-sardines-sardines ... any way you fancy…even sardine sarnies! And the taste...simply ‘Wow’! Why does food always taste better when a) someone else cooks it? and b) it’s free? At midnight the fiesta culminates in a spellbinding pyrotechnic display on the Arinaga pier. Fireworks in Gran Canaria are a must for all celebrations and can easily hold a torch (if you’ll pardon the pun) to the best in Europe! This is without doubt one of the most enjoyable and funfiestas …I can thoroughly recommend it … and it doesn’t really matter if you don’t like sardines as there is plenty of other food available! So, if you manage to miss it this year, mark it in your 2012 diary, get off that sun-lounger and join the people-in-the- know for Arinaga’s annual “Fish-Fiesta,” the one with a difference .. I promise you will not be disappointed. Kay Owen extras Edward Timon
also known as the Green Cross. Actualmente en el altar de la Virgen del Pino se encuentra una cruz realizada con la madera de este famoso pino también conocida como la Cruz Verde. Una Plegaria Popular “Virgen del Pino, rosa morena que del cielo descendiste a Teror mirándote el alma se serena y se conforta con tu Santo amor. La sonrisa que tus labios tienen, nos invita a celestial confianza, eres consuelo a los que ti vienen con el corazón lleno de esperanza” A Popular Prayer “Virgin of the Pine, dark rose from the sky above you descended to Teror looking at your serene soul and comfort with your holy love the smile that your lips have invites celestial confidence you comfort the ones that come to you with their hearts filled with hope” Himno Popular (extracto)
Every September 8th the Basílica of Teror welcomes the arrival of thousands of pilgrims that come from all over the different islands and many other places. If you visit picturesque Teror during this special time, you will be joining the throngs of Gran Canarian residents, for whom the Villa Mariana de Teror, or more specifically, the Basilica and its statue of the Virgen del Pino, is the ultimate destination of their annual pilgrimage. The Virgen del Pino is the main shrine to the patron saint of the diocese of the Canary Islands which means, therefore, that the Basilica is one of the most important and sacred sites in all of the archipelago. The original church on this site dated from the end of the 15th century and was enlarged several times. Construction of the current Basilica itself was begun in the 1760s, and it remains much the same today as when it was completed, with several renovations and restorations having been carried out throughout the building’s nearly 250 year history. The stone building boasts beautiful stained glass windows depicting the Mysteries of the Rosary, with lavish gilding and other ornamentation throughout, but the centrepiece of the Basilica is undoubtedly the statue of Nuestra Señora del Pino (Our Lady of The Pine), which can be clearly seen behind the altar. Both the Basilica’s beauty and historical significance in the community of Teror make the Basilica de la Virgen del Pino a must-see travel destination. The Pine of Wonders The popular traditional legend has it that the Virgin appeared on September 8th 1481 in a majestic pine tree, high up on the mountain, where now sits the Teror Basilica. The history goes that the tree chosen by the Canarian virgin, also had a spring whose water had medicinal properties and that this was surrounded by three peculiar looking dragon trees. This created a commotion due to the amount of people who started to pilgrimage there to benefit from this miraculous spring. This obligated the bishop to create a fence to limit access to the sacred place. Due to the strong winds of April 3rd 1684, the “Pine of wonders” was uprooted from fertile land, this was a big shock for all the faithful in the area. Nowadays at the altar of The Virgin of the Pine there is a cross made with the wood from this legendary tree
Reina sonriente Reina Sonriente Madre del amor, eres oh dulce, oh pía, oh clemente, de la canaria gente la torre del fervor... ...1º Tu eres la esperanza del pueblo canario, firme sobre el árbol del eterno verdor... eres tú la que vio de un santuario de dragos y pinos nacer a Teror Popular hymn Smiling queen Smiling Queen Mother of love you are oh sweet, oh pious, oh merciful, to Canarian people a tower of fervour... ...1st You are the hope of the Canarian people Firm on the tree of eternal green you are the one that watched, from a sanctuary of dragon trees and pines, the birth of Teror. The Teror Fiesta de Nuestro Señora del Pino Calendar of events: Friday 26th August Opening Speech Sunday 28th August Livestock and Arts Craft Fair Sunday 4th September The descent of the Virgin Tuesday 6th September Regional Folklore meeting Wednesday 7th September Main Procession Thursday 8th September The day of the Virgin of the Pine Friday 9th Teresa de Bolivar music festival Saturday 10th Music from the island and Latin America Saturday 18th Canarian Festival Sunday 18th Rise of the Virgin Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th XXXI Teror Rally
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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’
by Barrie Mahoney
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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.
Expats and Ebooks
I miss books! One of the most difficult things that I had to do when we left the UK for Spain was to cull my collection of books. We could neither afford to transport them all, nor was there going to be enough storage space in our new Spanish home to accommodate them. Book lovers will know the feeling, I am sure, that books become like old friends - always there to provide words of comfort and support in times of difficulty, laughter as well as endless sources of wisdom collected over the years. In the end, I had to make a decision and most of my collection of books found their way to the Salvation Army shop at the end of our road. It was heartbreaking. Even so, I just could not part with some of my earliest childhood memories and so some of my favourite children’s books are still stored in a box in my elderly Aunt’s garage in the UK. How I regretted it. Somehow I felt that our home had suddenly been stripped bare of its treasures and within a few weeks I began to collect another small collection from several of the English bookshops in the Costa Blanca, or from one of the many car boot sales that were springing up in the area. Fortunately, before I had time to collect too many books we were on our travels again - this time to the Canary Islands. The cost of freight and the necessity of living in a small apartment for the first few months meant that the cruel process of disposing of books had to begin all over again. In some ways, the lack of bookshops catering for the English speaking market in the Canary Islands has been a blessing because of the removal of temptation. Yes, I can buy books from car boot sales, charity stalls and
the like, but somehow that doesn’t have quite the same appeal as peaceful browsing in a bookshop. So, it has had to be browsing online from Internet bookshops and then hoping that the book ordered eventually arrives in the post, or to wait until the next visit back to the UK. My reading for pleasure days seemed almost to be over until I discovered Kindle. Kindle from Amazon is one of a number of remarkably clever devices from many manufacturers, and is marketed as an ebook reader. These devices are able to
download a large number of books via the Internet, and many of the classics are free. My own ereader will store around 4000 books; so plenty to take away on holiday! The choice of books is incredible and I personally find them easier to read on the eyes than a traditional paperback, because the size of text can be adjusted to suit personal taste. If you don’t feel like reading, then an ebook reader can read the text to you! I can read books loaded into the ereader in bright sunlight or in darkness by using the light built into the case. I have already downloaded the complete collection of Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy for the grand sum of 72 pence for each collection, as well as books from a number of modern authors, including the latest best sellers and thrillers. As an expat living on an island, with little in the way of English language bookshops on hand, purchasing an ebook reader has been one of my best finds, and one that I highly recommend. Indeed, I have to confess to some self-interest, as I have recently published one of my own books in this format - a great way for me to combine my love of writing, as well as my love of gadgets! For the traditionalists, that lovely smell of a new book is missing with an ebook, of course, nor is there that special feel of the crispness of paper or a shiny new book jacket, or the stiffness protecting an unopened book. However, if it is content that you are interested in, as well as the opportunity to escape into another world, then I can highly recommend it. © Barrie Mahoney
If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘Letters from the Atlantic’ (ISBN: 978 184 386 6459).
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14 Language
With Theresa Coe
Spanish Lesson
What NOT to say in Spanish
previously mixed up similar-sounding words, e.g.: cojines, cajones y cojones (cushions, drawers and bollocks).
Ever said something in your best español, only to be met by giggles or a red face? I’m dedicating this lesson to the most common (often hilarious) mistakes English speakers make in Spanish, and vice versa. I’ll start with a few of mine, given than I´m a Spanish teacher and should know better:
But take heart – these slips of the tongue are made just as much by Spanish people in English, as witnessed on menus that offer a jam and cheese sandwich (because the ‘j’ is used in Spanish to make an ‘h’ sound). As the adjective usually comes after, rather than before the noun in Spanish, Canarian students sometimes ask me which ‘tense verb’ I want. I say that a relaxed verb would be fine. It´s especially hard to keep a straight face when an advanced pupil mispronounces a phrase like: ‘he must focus harder’ (I´m not spelling that one out – use your imagination).
To a boyfriend´s mum: ‘Me gusta la mermelada aquí porque no está llena de preservativos’ (I like the jam here because it´s not full of condoms - I should have said PRESERVANTES). Then there´s the time at lunch when I ordered a ‘un abogado con lechuga’ (a lawyer with lettuce). Of course what I wanted was aguacate (an avocado). One of my students gave up learning Spanish because the butcher was in stitches when she asked for what she thought was a big chicken: ‘una polla grande’. Actually the word for chicken is masculine: un POLLO, while the feminine version – the one that she requested - is that part of the male anatomy that makes an appearance at the nudist beaches. Talking of male anatomy, I know I´m not the only one to have
¡Es una broma! If something is funny it´s gracioso or cómico – and if you´re joking you can say: ‘es sólo una broma’ although the kind of joke that has a punchline is un chiste. Most are a play on words (un juego de palabras), so don´t translate well. However, some of the funniest moments are accidental. Brian from the Language Exchange Group writes of a conversation with Canarian speaking partner Isabel:
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“On one occasion we got on to the subject of Christmas celebrations. Isabel asked me: ‘Do you get turrones at Christmas?’ I replied: ‘Yes - but one of them is dead now.’ Isabel looked baffled. When we had all worked out the difference between ‘turrones’ and the ‘Two Ronnies’ we were in stitches!”
Amigos falsos Some of the most common faux-pas occur because a word that sounds similar to English has a very different meaning in Spanish: un amigo falso - a false friend. I outlined a few in lesson 17 (past lessons available by email on request). Here are some more to be careful about: • actualmente: means currently, NOT actually, which is de hecho (‘of fact’).
like murder – a lesser one would be un delito • una discusión is an argument, NOT a discussion • educado/maleducado: means polite/ rude NOT educated or badly-educated • una librería: is of course a bookshop, NOT a library (una biblioteca) • realizar means to carry out, (e.g. realizar un proyecto) NOT to realise • remover means to stir (move again), NOT to remove (quitar) • simpático means nice (for a person) NOT sympathetic (comprensivo/ compasivo)
• asistir: means to attend/ be present NOT to help (ayudar) • atender: means to attend to something. To attend a class, use asistir • una carpeta: is a file or folder; a carpet is una alfombra • un crimen is only for serious crime,
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Spanish Sayings Versus English I do believe that to understand the mindset of a culture, the best are his sayings.
today, You can do for me, tomorrow “ or at least that is what one expects. When a Spaniard is helped by another, it is normal in terms of gratitude to ask if anything is owed in return, or to make clear if you want something in return. The answer is usually ‘No, nothing at all... what I am doing today for you , you can do for me tomorrow. Nevertheless it is expected that if circumstances make it necessary, one should return the favour, because if not, you will never be helped again.
Yo creo que para entender la forma de pensar de una cultura, lo mejor son sus refranes. Popular sayings are wisdom passed down from generation to generation. In the case of Spanish sayings, many come from the book of Don Quixote. As Sancho Panza, the companion of D. Quijote says, “all the proverbs are true.” However, it is interesting to note that many proverbs have their anti-proverb. A saying is like a coin with two sides. For example, in Spain we say: “Quien madruga, Dios le ayuda”, more or less meaning “One who rises early, God will help.”, but we also say: “No por mucho madrugar amanece más temprano”, which means “Waking early makes dawn no earlier” Un refrán es sabiduría popular trasmitida de generación en generación. En el caso de los refranes españoles, su gran mayoría proceden del Quijote, y como decía Sancho Panza, el compañero de aventuras de D. Quijote, “todos los refranes son verdad”. Sin embargo, es curioso observar que muchos los refranes tienen su contra-refrán. Un refrán es como una moneda de dos caras. Por ejemplo, en España decimos: “Quien madruga, Dios le ayuda”., y también decimos todo los contrario: “ No por mucho madrugar amanece más temprano”. Neither saying has a direct translation, but there are similarities in both languages. “Quien maduga, Dios le ayuda” is the Spanish version of the English saying “The early bird catches the worm.” It means that whoever gets up early and is ready to work, can be fortunate enough to get what he wants. However, as you can see, there are major differences in points of view. And therein lies the beauty of proverbs, it is a nice way to study the different viewpoints of each culture. For the Spanish culture, closer to the GregoRoman way of thinking and the tragic senses of life, success depends more on luck or divine chance than on the man himself, however, for the Anglo-Saxon cultures, the success depends more on the person themselves and their behaviour in life. God has little to do with it. Tampoco los refranes tienen una traducción directa, pero sí ciertas similitudes. “Quien maduga, Dios le ayuda” es la versión española del dicho inglés “The early bird catches the worm”. Lo que quiere decir es que quien se levanta temprano dispuesto a trabajar, tendrá la suerte de conseguir lo que se propone. Sin embargo, como pueden observar, existen grandes diferencias o
puntos de vista distintos. Y ahí radica lo bonito de los refranes, poder estudiar los distintos puntos de vista de cada cultura. Para la cultura española, más cercana a la forma de pensar grego romana y al sentido trágido de la vida, el éxito depende mucho más de la suerte o el azar divino, que del propio esfuerzo del hombre, sin embargo para la cultura anglosajona, el éxito depende mucho más de la persona en sí y su comportamiento en la vida. Dios no tiene nada que ver en el asunto. So this famous English proverb is joined by another similar saying: “Early to bed, early to rise, Makes the man healthy, wealthy and wise”, but would still be translated into Spanish as “Quien madruga, dios le ayuda”.
Por eso a este famoso refrán inglés se le une otro de significado parecido: “Early to bed, early to rise, makes the man healthy, wealthy and wise”, aunque en español seguiríamos traduciendo como “Quien madruga, dios le ayuda”. So sayings can not be translated literally, but only matched. Por eso los refranes no pueden traducirse de forma literal, sino tan solo igualarse. Let’s look at another: Hoy voy a mostrar otro refrán más: Everyone knows the adage “You scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours”, which in Spanish will correspond to “ Hoy por mí, mañana por ti” (What I do for you
Todos conocen el refran que dice “You scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours”, que en español corresponde al “ Hoy por mí, mañana por ti” (What I do for you today , You will do it for me tomorrow”, o al menos eso es lo que un español espera. Cuando un español es ayudado por otro, es muy normal que en agradecimiento le pregunte si le debe algo, o si quiere algo a cambio. La contestación suele ser- No, nada...hoy por mi, mañána por tí . Tan solo se espera que si tal circunstacia vuelve a repetirse, nos devuelvan el favor, porque si no es así, nunca más volverémos a ser ayudados. The English version and Spanish version do have a small difference, but a very important one. The English proverb speaks of a mutual collaboration, in which both parties benefit from the relationship in unison at the same time. The English presupposes an immediate interest. In contrast, the Spanish saying, indicates promise for the future. Again, the two cultures show their thinking. La version inglesa y la version española , sim embargo presentan una sutil, pero muy importante diferencia. El refrán inglés habla de una colaboración mutua, en el que ambas personas se benefician de la relación al unisono, al mismo tiempo. El refrán ingles, presupone un interés inmediato. En cambio el dicho español, indica una promesa para el futuro. De nuevo, las dos culturas demuestran su forma de pensar. English people appear practical, closer to the Protestant view. They work and help in order to get immediate results... instead the Spanish hate to be so preoccupied, and help each other instead to produce results tomorrow. And we will see, if that works out or not. El inglés, es practico, más cercano al punto de vista protestante, se trabaja, se ayuda, se colabora para conseguir resultados hoy... en cambio el español odia ser interesado se trabaja, y se ayuda para dar resultados mañána. Y ya se verá, si se consigue. Fulgencio Cerrajero
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The first thing you may notice about this tall, fit Englishman is that he has the gait of a man who has served in the forces. It seems obvious, coupled with his friendly manner and his practical, can-do nature, that he could easily be an ex-army C.O. or a senior police officer, or at the very least a Scout Master. His eyes sparkle at the suggestion “My mother used to say I had a military walk, but I’ve never been in to any of that.”
with drawing killer whales and tigers, just using black shading and letting the brain fill in the white bits and the outlines. My father said it was a type of Japanese art, but I’d never seen any Japanese art growing up in Walthamstow”
The second thing you’ll notice is that Tony has great sensitivity and not a little wit. His kind, caring eyes evade as he greets you easily with an open smile “You should know,” he warns “I have an appalling sense of humour!” he twinkles again to see if you’ve started to warm to him yet.
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We first heard about Tony due to his good reputation as one of the best excursion guides round the island, on the original PAL blanket tour, a job he has done for several years and obviously has a passion for. We then bumped in to him at the TARA charity shop in Arguineguin where, it turns out, he can be found regularly, especially on Saturdays, helping out by bringing in good quality second-hand items and donations, he has found on his regular travels round Gran Canaria, to sell in the shop. We then discovered that not only does he personally, from his own pocket, supply a huge proportion of the food for the animals cared for by TARA, and in fact helped them set up the shop, but he has also turned his talents to creating artwork for sale in support of the charity. “It’s what I call a knack, rather than a talent” he says “I just seem to have had knack for drawing animals since I was quite young. When I was 14 I started experimenting
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Originally from North-East London, Tony said he had many plans when he was growing up but the one that stuck was that he wanted to travel and to live in the sunshine. Leaving England in 1987 worked for several years as a tour rep “and was then recycled in to a guide” “My earliest memory of the Island is spending my first night in the Hostel in San Fernando, moving into my apartment on day two and being burgled on day three!” that was 14 years ago, but undeterred he stayed and has built a life for himself here where he is now well known and well loved by many. Few people know Gran Canaria as well as he does and he has plenty to say about it: “I always recommend that visitors explore the Island as they can see a great deal without going very far. I prefer the centre and North of the Island for it´s dramatically contrasting scenery, lovely green countryside and quaint villages, wonderful walking country!” Tony also loves
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running “though I’m not a fanatic” he is keen to point out, “unfortunately I’m out of action for the moment as I’ve hurt my leg, could be age I suppose, I turned 50 recently, but hey ho” he says with typically stoic charm. “I like virtually any food but I especially enjoy eating Tapas due to the relaxed informal approach and huge variety of dishes. One of my all-time favourites is Cucarachas (Giant prawns wrapped in bacon) and spicy jalapeño peppers stuffed with cheese...mmmmm!”
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For anyone planning to move here Tony’s advice is simple “Make some friends and contacts first, because when you arrive you’ll need to know how to get things done, even simple things can be a pain to figure out if you don’t know who to ask. It is very important that you try to learn the language, or you’ll not even be getting half the experience of what it is to live here. It’s amazing to me that something like just 3% of British people speak a second language yet it is more like 50% in all other European countries. Try to speak the language and you will have a much richer experience.” And if Tony could rule the island for a day? “If I could govern the Island for a day? hmmm? I think for starters I would dramatically expand the Protected status of the Maspalomas sand dunes as they are such a unique habitat, I would also outlaw the keeping
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of Podencos (Canarian Hunting Dogs) by hunters as their treatment is so barbaric and with regard to the economy I would halt the licensing of ‘all inclusive’ hotels as these have been emphatically proven to be having a disastrous impact on the local economy” ...and he tried to convince us that he has “a mind for the trivial”.
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“Most people only know me as ‘That bloke with Cindy’” the beautiful dog he is almost inseparable from. He loves animals most of all as they are supremely trusting and trustworthy and asked what creature he’d most like to be, he jokes “That’s getting a bit Zen! If I were an animal I think I’d want to be either a Tiger or a Wolf, both are simply magnificent, handsome, intelligent and such regal animals!” and it is these qualities that probably best describe Tony Blanden. His noble modesty, the depth in his eyes, his adaptability and the warmth of his character; all enhanced by a quickness of perception few could challenge, and his unparalleled ability to hunt for, and provide, what is needed most by those vulnerable around him, these are what make him our star Canarian Character par excellence. You’ll find Tony’s artwork on Facebook by searching for TARA Art For Animals or clicking the link on TheCanaryNews.com website My Cindy-Spring 05
20th B´day 1981
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A young yours truly
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Arehucas, Bananas & Rum Arehucas, Plátanos y Ron
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We continue our journey round the north and arrive, unmistakably, in Arucas. Its name comes from how the Aboriginal Canarios knew it “Arehucas.” The town is located in a valley sweeping up from the ocean floor out of one of the roots of the Teide volcano on Tenerife, this place was called Arehucas mountain, and people of Tenerife are mischievously proud of the Teide mountain, so some of them joke that Canarians have topped their little mountain with cement to make it look like Teide (this is untrue). Continuamos con nuestro recorrido por el norte y estamos ahora en Arucas, el nombre proviene del topónico aborigen Canarios “Areucas”. La ciudad está asentada sobre un valle en el suelo marino del cual salió una raiz del Teide volcán de tenerife y se le
llamó montaña de Arucas, existe cierto orgullo de los tinerfeños por el Teide algunos bromean diciendo que a la montaña de Arucas le ponen cal para que se asemeje al Teide (cosa incierta) Most obvious within its historical and artistic heritage is the church of San Juan Bautista (St. John the Baptist), popularly known as the Cathedral of Arucas, although it is not one, the church was designed by Catalan Architect Manuel Vega March, an aficionado of Gaudi, and it’s configuration dates from the 19th and the 20th centuries. Inside it there is a considerable collection of artistic treasure, sculptures and paintings. Destaca dentro de su patrimonio histórico artístico, la iglesia de San Juan Bautista conocida popularmente como la Catedral de Arucas aunque no lo es, la iglesia fué diseñada por el arquitecto Catalan ,Manuel Vega March, un aficionado de Gaudí , su configuración data del siglo XIX al XX, en su interior guarda un considerable tesoro artístico de esculturas y pinturas My own mother was born here in 1908, she told me much of what I tell you now. Aquí nació mi mama en 1908, ella me contó mucho de los que les cuento a continuación It was a very prosperous city with excellent views to the 4 cardinal points. There has always been agriculture practised in these broad valleys of sugar cane and bananas, even today, used to water the crops, there are large ponds much in evidence called “albercon” from whence came the song: “A beautiful bride I have found whose parents have a farm with water in the albercon I want coffee, I want my coffee with sugar,
so I am going to the party, to party in Arucas “ Era una ciudad muy próspera con vistas excelentes a los 4 puntos cardinales. La agricultura ha sido desde siempre las amplias vegas del cultivo de plátanos destacando aún hoy en día y sus grandes estanques llenos de agua para regar las plataneras, también le llaman “albercon” de ahí la canción “ una novia muy bonita tengo que conseguir yo, que sus padres tengan finca y el agua en el albercon yo quiero café, yo quiero café con azúcar, a la fiesta voy, a la fiesta voy de Arucas” It has been said that between 1870 and 1920 the great barons, who ruled, still demanded their Droit de Seigneur, the fabled privilege of deflowering the village maidens on their wedding nights. Se ha dicho que en la época de los años entre 1870 y 1920 los grandes potentados exigían al pueblo su derecho de pernada It was legendarily common practice in times gone by, when a couple married for the feudal lord to demand the right to spend the wedding night with the bride. This shocking left over of the feudalism of the Middle Ages, commonly known as the ‘Lord’s Right’, was not to our knowledge ever written in law, though that apparently didn’t stop it from causing bloodshed. Era práctica habitual en la edad media que, cuando una pareja contraía matrimonio, el señor feudal tuviera el derecho de pasar la noche de bodas con la recién casada. Esta estremecedora tropelía propia del feudalismo, comúnmente conocida como derecho de pernada, dejó de aplicarse gracias a no pocos derramamientos de sangre.
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An ardent boyfriend is once said to have attacked the local ruler and killed him which lead to an old Canarian song that goes like this: We were getting married at the end of the week the lord took her for his droit de seigneur The lord took her from me, The lord took her So I went in forceful anger and I still remain in jail Un dia un novio se reveló y cogió al patrón y le pegó tanto que lo mató de ahí la canción canaria que dice asi: Nos íbamos a casar, al final de la semana el patrón se llevó, su derecho de pernada El patrón se la llevaba El patrón se la llevo El se fué para la forza y en la carcel quedo yo Something that makes Arucas particularly interesting is that the local tradition of rum production. The Arucas rum factory (Destilerías Arehucas) founded in 1884 is still part of the modern Arucas, nowadays we can have a little taste of this delicious rum at their distillery museum where you can learn about the process and try all the different varieties of rum they have.
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Las plataneras son abundantes por esta zona. El plátano originario del sudeste asiático, llegó a Canarias con la conquista, traído por los marineros portugueses procedentes de Guinea, y desde ese entonces debido a las aptas condiciones que tienen el suelo y el clima de las Islas para el cultivo de esta rica fruta, se ha convertido en una de las principales fuentes de ingresos en el sector agricultor de Canarias. In 882 Fyffes Ltd. was the first major British export company established in these islands, and in 1888 started to export bananas to the port of London by a regular line of steam... En 1882, Fyffes Ltd., la primera gran compañía exportadora británica se estableció en las islas, y en 1888 comenzó sus exportaciones de plátanos hacia el puerto de Londres mediante una línea regular de vapores... So to celebrate our love for bananas and Arucas rum let’s prepare this delicious dessert Así que para celebrar nuestro amor por los plátanos y el ron de Arucas vamos a preparar este rico postre Canarian Banana pastries with honey rum ice cream Hojaldres de Platano Canario con helado de Ron miel Ingredients (For 6 people) For the banana pastries 6 disks of pastries 6 bananas cut into long pieces ½ litre of milk 6 eggs 100 gr of sugar 1 vanilla pod 50 gr of Cornstarch For the ice cream: 1 glass of Honey Rum 4 Eggs ¼ litre of Milk ¼ litre of cream 100gr Sugar
Otra cosa que hace Arucas interesante es la tradición local de la producción de ron. La fabrica de ron de Arucas (destilerias Arucas) fué fundada en 1884 y todavía forma parte de la Arucas moderna. Hoy en día podemos podemos probar un poco de este rico ron en el museo de la destilería donde podemos aprender el proceso y degustar todas las variedades de ron que tienen. Banana trees are abundant in this area. Bananas originated in Southeast Asia, and arrived in The Canaries during the conquest, brought here by Portuguese sailors returning from Guinea, and due to the favourable conditions here in the soil and the climate of these islands, this delicious fruit has been cultivated here ever since, becoming a major source of income in the Canarian agricultural sector.
Ingredientes (Para 6 personas) Para Hojaldres de Platano Canario 6 discos de hojaldre 6 plátanos terciados 1/2 litro de leche 6 huevos 100 grs de azúcar 1 rama de vainilla 50 grs de maizena Para el helado: 1 copa de ron miel 4 huevos ¼ litro de leche ¼ litro de nata líquida 100 grs de azúcar.
PREPARATION To make the ice cream, boil the milk and cream. Separately, mix eggs with sugar, when this is done add the cream and milk mix from before , leave it to cool down then add the Honey Rum, after this we will pass it through a cone strainer and lastly we will take this mix to settle in the freezer The pastry disk should be spread with with a a little bit of beaten egg before putting them in the oven To make the Custard, boil milk with the vanilla pods, separately, mix the eggs with the sugar and cornstarch, add the boiling milk and let cool a few minutes and put this mix apart. In a buttered pan fry the bananas with a little sugar and flambé with a little rum honey. Serve on a plate of pastry filled disk, in that order, of: pastry, custard, bananas, and pastry.Next, put a scoop of ice cream and decorate with mint leaves and some extra bits of fruits if you want to impress your guests PREPARACIÓN Para el helado, se pone a hervir la leche y la nata. Aparte, se mezclan los huevos con el azúcar y se le añade el hervido anterior, que se deja enfriar y se completa con el ron miel. Se pasa todo por un chino y se pone en la heladora. Se hacen en el horno los discos de hojaldre, ligeramente untados de huevo batido. Se prepara una crema pastelera poniendo a hervir la leche con la vainilla. Aparte, se mezclan los huevos con el azúcar y la maizena, se añade la leche hirviendo y se deja enfriar un par de minutos. Reservar. En un sarten con mantequilla se ponen los plátanos, un poco de azúcar y se flambean con un poco de ron miel. Servir en el plato el disco de hojaldre relleno, por este orden, de: crema pastelera, plátanos, y crema pastelera. Al lado, se pone una cucharada de helado Delicious! Que Rico!
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Denim Love received U.S.Patent No.139,121. This date is now considered the official birthday of “blue jeans.”
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Long ago are the days when jeans were only used by sailors and cowboys, now this iconic item of clothing has become a musthave part of most peoples wardrobe, regardless of age, sex or shape..most of us own a pair of Jeans. Denim trousers were first created in Chieri, a town near Turin in Italy, during the Renaissance and due to the strength and durability of the material they were soon popular among all the sailors back in 1500’s in Genoa (where the name Jeans derives from) a popular naval and trading harbor where they used to be sold . The trousers used
to be laundered by dragging them in nets behind the ship, and the sea water and sun would gradually bleach them to white. By the late 19th century, weavers in America were making twills in the same fashion as the European denim, adapting to the more readily available and locally produced cotton fibers.
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In 1873, Levi Strauss & Company began using the pocket stitch design. Levi Strauss and Nevada tailor David Jacobs co-patented the process of putting rivets in pants for strength. On May 20, 1873, they
pair according to your body shape, and budget... everything from high priced designers brands to the cheaper versions on the high street.
Cowboys often wore jeans in the movies – and so they became rather popular. Americans who lived in the eastern states, often city dwellers, even began going for vacations on ‘dude ranches’ and took pairs of denim jeans and ‘waist overalls’ back east with them when they returned home. (DUDE RANCH: (n) a holiday resort in the western US where people can ride horses and pretend to be cowboys )
Some modern Jeans incorporate an elastic component (such as elastane) into the fabric to allow a degree of give in the garments, making them easier to fit, lighter and softer. Denim in dresses and shirting is also widely available some mixed with various natural fibres such as linen, hemp or wool; and for the luxury look even silk and cashmere to give them a huge range of aesthetics.
Primark is launching their However their primary new jeans collection this use was still mainly as summer and Marks and a work wear until the Spencer also have a great 50’s when denim became range of lovely denim Marks & Spencers Jeans popular with young for all the family. Check people. The rise of it’s popularity after them out at Primark C.C Las Arenas the WWII can greatly be attributed to the Las Palmas and C.C Mirador Jinamar, influence of the film and music industry and Marks and Spencer in C/Taoro 11 esquina Victor Jara 4, Vecindario and Avenida Mesa y Lopez, 32 Las Palmas. Andreina Barbella
(James Dean wore it in the 1955 movie Rebel Without a Cause). And there has been no stopping it since. These days, freed of all social and creative restrictions, denim has evolved into many different styles and mixes of material making it easier to find a perfect
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Beauty Fruity slices of avocado applied regularly under each eye for about 20 minutes will gradually improve the appearance.
of extra moisture like knees or heels, it can also be used in the bath water to soften the skin. You will only need a little amount as it is very oily
These days there are specialised beauty therapies based on the wonders of fruit.. These tasty wraps are generally applied in conjunction to a beauty program. The Alpha-hydroxide acids (AHA) that fruits contain, like glycolic acid sugar, have the effect of a chemical peel. Some fruits have antioxidant effects, such as papaya and especially cherries (the latter are rich in melatonin, a natural anti-aging hormone), and pineapple is strongly recommended to combat against cellulite.
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Most of us are aware of the health benefits of fresh fruit, and we also know that most of the nutrients and vitamins in fruits lie in their skin and pulp, and just as they are useful to the body, these nutrients can serve to be excellent scrubs or re-vitalisers for our skin too! Natural fruit Facials have been preferred for centuries to get a healthy skin that glows.
If you know the properties of each fruit you can pamper yourself with an allnatural fruit mask, without spending too much time or money. Here are a few fruits that can help you get smooth, healthy and toned skin, mixing them with yogurt is good too as the lactic acids will help maximise the results. Kiwi
Apple, kiwi and cucumber are some of the fruits and vegetables most commonly used for skin care due to the amount of collagen and elastin that they have, as well as their firming properties. Many fruits contain vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants, all of which can help your skin. a slice of cucumber placed on each eyelid for 15 minutes really does help reduce puffiness. Similarly slices of kiwi will help to eliminate any dark circles under your eyes and give you a wideawake feeling, while
Kiwi contains more vitamin C than any other fruit and vitamin C is very good for your skin, helping to rejuvenate and hydrate it. Kiwi is also rich in
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vitamin E, which helps in healing damaged skin tissue. Avocado Avocados were used by ancient civilizations as a beauty aid and their value is scientifically-proven today. For super-soft skin, peel and mash half an avocado and apply to your face. Leave it on for about 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water and patting dry. Coconut Coconut oil is excellent for dry and extra dry skin and those body parts that need a bit
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Body shop always has a great range of fruitylicious products that smell and feel good on your skin, Brand Bactimel is also found on supermarkets and pharmacies and the offer a great range of fruit based products according to your skin type like their body lotion with Aloe and fruit acids from the pineapple, lemon, grape and passion fruit that provide a protective, regenerative quality and sooth sensitive skin, and Fruttini has a great range of body care lotions and potions filled with gorgeous fruity combinations also available in most supermarkets across the islands. Don’t forget that eating fruit daily is the best way to get a healthy skin, to make the most of all those vitamins Andreina Barbella
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By Ann Mather, Celebrity Nutrition Advisor, Famouslyfit.com
Supplements
SHOULD I TAKE THEM?
The problem with processed foods is that they are generally nutrient deprived. They fill us up, but they do not give our bodies the key nutrients, minerals and vitamins that we need.
Introduction Hippocrates said it best! “Let food be thy medicine and let thy medicine be thy food.”
Despite all of the high profile campaigns, research still suggests that only 15% of women and 13% of men are actually achieving their 5-a-day fruit and vegetable intake. We continue to fill our bellies with carbohydrates that push our blood sugar up and contain low levels of minerals and vitamins. That is rather sad, isn’t it? And even when we do achieve our 5-a-day, we tend to “boil” all of the good nutrients right out of what we are eating. I would personally argue that with all this going on, we actually need a minimum of 8-a-day!
Here is the first in my next series of articles on “supplements”. I suspect that I am opening a huge can of worms here…..especially as my start point is that if you always eat a really healthy and balanced diet rich in natural and whole foods, and avoid all the “baddies”, you are unlikely to ever need to supplement! However, the reality is that very few of us do live that perfect lifestyle .. we are too busy or are too easily tempted to grab fast, processed foods which have the nutrients stripped out from them. There are other times when we are placing extreme demands on our bodies – possibly because we are ill or stressed - and look to supplements to give extra help with our recovery. And, of course, there is the increasing evidence that modern farming method are depleting our soil and leaving our foods lacking in essential nutrients. Have no doubt about it – taking a supplement can never repair the effects of bad eating! Supplements rarely, if ever, contain the actual levels of minerals, vitamins and other nutrients that your body needs. If you are malnourished, you will slowly die of disease and/or obesity, whether you take a supplement or not. Reviewing your actual eating habits should always be your first choice. So let´s define supplements. The term “food supplement” or “nutritional supplement” covers any product that is used to boost the nutritional content of a diet. They may include vitamins, minerals, herbs, meal supplements, sports nutrition, natural food supplements, and other products to boost the nutritional content of the overall diet. Nutritional supplements are used for many purposes: • To support the immune system
We need to add on the top of this the fact that farming processes now being adopted are delivering less than optimum levels of vitamins and minerals - zinc, selenium and magnesium have been particularly identified. • To reduce the risk of illness and agerelated conditions
herbs, sports supplements.
• To support the healing process during illness and disease
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• To boost overall energy • To improve performance in mental, sporting or athletic activities • For weight control In most cases, nutritional supplements are classified as food and not as drugs. They are therefore in a much less regulated market. Because it is not a tightly regulated market, the quality varies widely and most research is either inconclusive or conflicting in terms of the real benefits that we receive. We spend £millions every year on supplements of one form or another and few of us really know whether we really need them Over the next few weeks we will be looking at some of the more common supplements, including multivitamins, individual minerals and vitamins such as zinc and calcium, fish oil, glucosamine,
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For my regular readers, you will know that I strongly believe that if we follow a nutritionally rich diet based on the right balance of fresh, wholesome and natural foods, we should not really need to supplement unless there is something uniquely different in our lives (training to be an athlete, a serious medical condition, etc). But having said that, our whole approach to eating has changed beyond belief with the expansion of the food industry, supermarkets, advertising and the way that we now cook our food to save time and energy! Only 80 years ago, nearly everything we bought was fresh, from local farmers, full of natural nutrients. Now, almost 80% of our supermarket space is filled with processed foods – responding to our demands for convenience and speed.
Is it any wonder that as the food industry and supermarkets march on to make huge profit on the back of vitamin and mineral deprived foods, we have seen a huge growth in the mineral and vitamin market? They know what we are choosing to do with our diets and are capitalizing on it. So when it comes to a multivitamin – should you take it or not? Well, in all probability you should. But it does not end there…..just like fats, multivitamins are not all created equal! Just because it says multivitamin does not mean it is actually good for you…
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By Kay Owen
Old Codgers Saving Our Planet? They walked instead of climbing into a 300-horsepower machine every time they had to go half a mile. But she was right. They didn’t have the green thing in her day. Back then they washed and re-used babies’ nappies... no disposables clogging drains. Laundry dried on a clothes line by wind and solar power - not in an energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts. But that old lady is right, they didn’t have the green thing back in her day. Back then, they had one TV, or radio, in the whole house. The screen the size of a handkerchief, not the size of Gran Canaria! When they packaged a fragile item to post, they used a wadded up old newspaper to cushion it,not styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap.
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Remember the good old days when you bought a bottle of pop from your local ‘comfort’ corner shop, “swigged” the fabulous fizzy contents, returning the empty glass bottle to get your penny deposit back? This you promptly spent on a (paper) bagful of equally fabulously -fizzy sherbet bonbons which you proceeded to suck to extinction. No waste there then. Although Global Warming had not yet been mooted, were we unconsciously contributing to ‘The Green Thing’ before it was even invented? The GREEN of today... Tabloid headlines scream ‘Boris and the bag ban’. The London Mayor plans to end the free distribution of single use plastic bags in the City. “A scourge on our environment - each used on average for 20 minutes they will take an estimated 400 years to biodegrade” he said. From the 1980’s plastic products increasingly replaced paper, glass, metal , and timber. Eventually a packaging
materials war erupted with plastic shopping bags - hugely symbolic of our throw away culture - at the centre of highly publicised battles. In the UK last winter I braved a blizzard and ventured outside to deposit my washed /sorted recyclables in the variously coloured bins provided .Tins, bottles, plastic, paper...get the colour coding right, and do not entertain thoughts of landfill. Just do it! The temperature was minus 5 C. I am not an environmental activist, but being persuaded of how much I might personally be contributing to the Global Carbon footprint I had decided to do all I could to reduce my own blot on the landscape.“ The Carbon Footprint is far more important than your own frozen little tootsies in the snow” I told myself. So icicles on nose, chilblains on toes and goose bumps to the fore I dutifully did my bit for ‘The Green Thing’. No warm glow followed my sacrificial deed. Saint Kay was cold, wet and miserable, when a little bit of ‘green’ humour arrived to cheer me! The GREEN of yesterday. (Anonymous) The checkout - cashier told the old woman that she should bring her own bag because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized “We didn’t have the green thing back in my day.” she said. “That’s our legacy from all you old people”. The young man responded. “The former generation did not care enough to save our environment.” No, that generation didn’t have the green thing in its day. Back then they returned their milk, pop and beer bottles to the shop. They were sent to be washed sterilized and refilled, so they really were recycled – over and over. But they didn’t have the green thing back in that customer’s day.
Back then, they didn’t burn atmospherepolluting petrol just to cut the lawn. They used a push mower that ran on human power. But there again, they didn’t have the green thing back then. They drank water from fountains instead of plastic cups and bottles . But they didn’t have the green thing back in the old days. Back then it was safe enough for children to walk or ride their bikes to school instead of mothers becoming 24-hour taxi services - with attendant vehicle emissions pollution. Houses had one electrical point per room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And they didn’t need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza place. -----------------------------------------------------------------So there you have it my dear checkout cashier. The current generation is forced to lament how very short sighted the old folks were ...but you can’t really blame them ... they just didn’t have The Green Thing back then. But take heart my old codgers, you can still do your bit to save the planet. Ignore the nefarious ‘legends of the glass mountain’ along with spurious tales of landfill. As we now DO have ‘The Green Thing’ and you HAVE been made aware of it , just get your act together please, and NEVER venture out without your very own (preferably bio-degradable) shopping bags - if only to flummox the ‘up and coming old codgers’ of tomorrow! Ps. The more astute reader will discern which bits of this article are to be taken seriously and which are said “tongue in cheek”...always assuming that this is still both a politically correct action and an environmentally acceptable place to ‘deposit’ one’s tongue these days! KAY OWEN August 2011
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With Cheyne Towers
Oh Why does It Always happen to Me?! So, does the above sound familiar to you at all? Have you ever been guilty of believing that you are being punished for all the difficulties surrounding you at certain times in your life? Have you ever said to yourself “Why Me?”, “What’s the point?”... “I can’t be bothered”... “What am I doing wrong?”... etc. Let’s face it, we have all said such things to ourselves, probably many times and in many circumstances, over many years. I certainly have...in the past. And as I have stated before, if we don’t want to feel bad about things then the first thing we need to do is to stop saying to ourselves that we feel bad about things...in the present tense. If you have been reading these columns and creatively putting into practice the principals discussed herein, then it’s very likely that you may have seen some degree of progress in those areas of your personal lives which may have been challenging or difficult. In which case it’s also likely that at some point, life or fate will present you with something else which is challenging, an obstacle placed in your path in order for you to learn how to navigate yourself around it, or in some cases to simply smash it to pieces so that you may continue your journey towards your chosen destination and goals. Under these circumstances it can be pretty easy (apparently) to feel hard-done-by in a similar manner as mentioned above...it’s so unfair! Many years ago I had the good fortune to know a very wise man who’s name was Jose, who lived to the ripe old age of 92. Something he said to me, all those years ago, has rung true as a reoccurring Truth, and it
So instead, actively and decisively, put a stop to it right now. Stop blaming yourself, or blaming others, or blaming some unseen force, or God... START STANDING UP FOR YOURSELF AND STOP APOLOGISING FOR BEING YOU. You have a right, a perfect right, to be who you are with no shame... no guilt... and no regrets.
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is this: SOMETIMES WE NEED TO TAKE A STEP BACKWARDS IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARDS. So when confronted with one of those challenging obstacles in the world around you, it may be necessary to retreat for a while, in order to gather yourself together and clarify your thoughts and feelings about the situation... in effect taking a step backwards. But, the point is it’s only an apparent backward step, whose only purpose is to enable you to move forwards from a far superior and advantageous angle. Therefore, instead of feeling sorry for one’s self when confronted by yet another challenging situation, or person, why not choose to take a step back and a good look at the words you are using to describe how you feel about it all? And if you find yourself guilty of repeating a dialogue like the one at the beginning of this article then you are, by now, well aware that such self-speak is completely useless and a downright waste of your time and energy.
Let’s all learn from our mistakes so that in the future we can enjoy the challenges of life and hopefully by doing so, lead by example to those we love and care for so that they also may benefit from our personal experience in learning how to overcome their own negativity. You are unique and have a unique understanding of certain things which may be a lifeline to another person in need of advice, assistance, guidance or maybe just a Great Big Hug. And you may well be just the right person for the job. Step up. Get over it. Find YOUR way forward. Cheyne Towers MBAThH, GQHP is a fully qualified Hypnotherapist, Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Self Defence instructor based in London. He works with a variety of simple yet highly effective methods of natural therapy, in order to provide the right approach for the needs of each individual, whether it’s for self-development, physical health and fitness or selfprotection. For more information visit www.heartmindtherapies.com
TARA care for animals and their people in paradise. Would you like to make a new friend? Can you spare the time to look after an animal in need, even if just on a foster basis? Want to know more about TARA? Goto TheCanaryNews.com Seco, the beautiful, newly landscaped family park where the The TARA Charity Car Boot Market is held in Arguineguin every Saturday. She had a hand written note taped to her collar: Max
Max was found starving and dehydrated wandering the streets of Arguineguin in search of hope. Beth was Maxwell’s prayers answered incarnate. Beth says he is adorable, good with dogs and kids, and a really grateful young fella (about a year old). Max has regained his strength and puppydog enthusiasm for life. He is medium size, house-trained, and a grand and glorious walker. Beth is reluctantly giving him up as her 3rd baby is due any day now. Would you consider fostering or adopting Max? He just needs one more break, and someone out there can offer it to him!
Big Girl was discovered tied to a tree in Pino
So if you like big dogs with even bigger hearts, Big Girl is just the pup for you. At less than 1 year, she still exhibits a puppy passion for life, but despite her largess, Big Girl is easy and anxious to please. Looking up inquisitively she seems to say “Am I a good, big girl, or what!!” Yes, indeed! TARA guesses that Big Girl is mixed breed - perhaps rhinoceros and hippopotamus, but her manners are those of a royal Corgi! If you want a beautiful
love of a foster parent. Now at nearly 8 weeks old, these fun-loving, frisky, frolicking kittens are full of the joy of life and ready for a permanent home. Such is their relationship, and so keen is TARA to keep them together, they are being offered as twins! Adopt one and get one free! Ever wanted a kitten: Double your pleasure, double your fun - adopt Wonder Girl and Wonder Boy and you can bask in the wonder of feline friendship.
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big ‘un, this is your great opportunity! She has a whole lotta lovin’ to give!
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This sister and brother team we first seen flying out of a public garbage bin, startled by a TARA supporter dumping the daily trash. The kittens appeared to be blessed with the power of flight: Ergo, Wonder Girl and Wonder Boy were named, and have ever since been under the care and
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26 Entertainment
World Entertainment Round Up
Wretch 32 and Emeli Sande Storm the Singles Chart
‘Back To Black’ and Jay-Z and Kanye West, AKA Watch The Throne, are at Number Four.
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It’s been a rotten year for Cheryl Cole. As well as being branded ‘the most boring woman in Hollywood’ by tinseltown paparazzi, she’s had malaria, gone through a divorce, broken up with her Ken doll look-a-like boyfriend Derek Hough and who can forget that humiliating sacking from US X Factor… So it’s no wonder the Geordie poppet is hoping to find time to head in to the studio with superstar DJ David Guetta.
Celebrity Big Brother 2011 is go!
Congratulations to Wretch 32 whose collaboration with Josh Kumra, ‘Don’t Go’, topped the UK singles charts on Sunday Well done to fellow Londoner Emeli Sande, too, who entered the charts one place behind Wretch with her new track ‘Heaven’.
Celebrity Big Brother’s much-anticipated Channel 5 relaunch was a major success last week according to early viewing figures.
Will and his band The Black Eyed Peas are long term collaborators with the 43 year old Frenchman, who has previously found chart success with Kelly Rowland, Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Taio Cruz and Akon. It’s not known when fans can expect follow-up to number one albums ‘3 Words’ and ‘Messy Little Raindrops’ – but the pressure’s on for Cheryl. Critics are keen to see how future releases fare without The X Factor promotion machine behind her. And if her collaboration with Guetta flops, then she truly is the unluckiest woman in pop.
Brown’s got Bieber fever
Opening its doors for Kerry Katona, Tara Reid and Jedward among others, the revived reality show – now hosted by Brian Dowling – premièred with just over 5 million viewers 5.16m making it the channel’s fourth best broadcast since the network’s inception in 1997.
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Despite expectations that the programme’s popularity would lessen on Channel 5, the ratings compare well to Channel 4′s respective 2010 and 2009 launches.
Producer Dave has something of a Midas touch when it comes to dance music as KISS Canaries listeners will know, and Chezza’s manager Will.I.Am is hoping that some of that magic will rub off on his downtrodden protégée as she attempts to crack the U.S. market.
Over on the albums charts, Nero, who stormed the singles charts last week with their track ‘Promises’, have débuted at Number One with ‘Welcome To Reality’. Adele holds the Number Two and Number Five slots with her albums ‘21’ and ‘19’, while Amy Winehouse slips down two places to Number Three with
There’s a Cole Lotta Pressure on Guetta
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Many suspected that Justin Bieber would be this generation’s Cliff Richard – a nicey nicey popstar that seems to defy ageing and never ruffles any feathers. But it looks like the 17 year old Canadian pin up could be about to break free from the shackles of blandness, as he starts surrounding himself with rappers.
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He’s recently collaborated with edgy RnB star Chris Brown on ‘Next To You’. They worked together before on track ‘Up’. The video show the pair singing in a city ravaged by an earthquake, with lots of unison fist pumping and earnest solos. Biebs has even got his own rap name, Shawty Mane, which refers to his short stature (he’s a tiny 5’4) and trademark shaggy bowl cut hairstyle.
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Fans were treated to some of his lyrical prowess when he unleashed some of his rhymes on Chris’ mixtape released earlier this month. “Baby, I’m your doctor/ I could be your rocker/ Swaggin’, I’m not braggin’ but I swear that I could rock ya, baby/ I’m not crazy/ I got swag like Patrick Swayze,” he squeaked. However, JB’s choice of friends has raised several eyebrows, especially those of his girlfriend, squeaky clean Disney starlet Selena Gomez.
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Oasis Star Sues Brother For Hangover Claim Liam has filed legal documents at the High Court following comments Noel made last month at a press conference to promote his first solo album. Speaking at the launch, Noel said that Oasis cancelled their headline performance at the 2009 V Festival in Essex because Liam had a hangover. He also claimed that the band split after a row about Liam wanting to promote his clothing label Pretty Green in the programme for the group’s last tour. Liam, who fronts new band Beady Eye, first demanded an official apology from Noel through his lawyers before filing the lawsuit.
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Reports suggested that she doesn’t like him hanging out with Chris, who was charged with beating up his ex-girlfriend Rihanna and recently destroyed a TV studio dressing room. She also doesn’t approve of his closeness with Sean Kingston, who was an alleged child burglar and only months ago survived a horrific jet-ski accident. Insiders revealed that she ‘hit the roof’ when the pair arrived together at her concert last month, and demanded that he “stop hanging with these bad people!” Selena was angered further the next day when Sean and Justin caused havoc by cursing through Miami in an open top Rolls Royce. Other ‘unsavoury’ friends of the ‘Baby’ singer include Lil Wayne, who has battled severe drug addiction and spent time in jail on firearms charges, and Usher, who felt the wrath of Mama Bieber when he bought the youngster a huge customised Range Rover for his 16th birthday. He’s also worked with Ludacriss, and Will.I.Am is tipped to feature on his third album. With an abundance of screaming girls wherever he goes, a selection of flash cars and more bling than an Argos catalogue, we think Justin’s got potential to be a proper likkle hip hop horror.
In a statement Liam said: “I am used to being called all sorts of things by Noel and I have in the past said things about him. But what Noel has alleged this time went way beyond the rock-and-roll banter and questioned my professionalism.”
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He added: “I tried to resolve this amicably but have been left with no choice but legal action. All I want is an apology.” The brothers are known for their fiery relationship and their split in 2009 was one of the biggest rock-and-roll fall outs of all time. During the final months of the band Noel said the brothers only talked on stage and Liam was notably absent from Noel’s wedding to Sara MacDonald earlier this year. Noel will now have to respond to the writ to the High Court. And if the pair don’t resolve the issue they will have to argue it out before a judge. Gary Melling (KISS CANARIES)
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By Danny Alcock
Beach Clean with Ecologists in Action
On Sunday, 21st August, Las Lomas (vecinos of Arguineguin) organised a beach clean and awareness raising day on the forgotten beach Playa de la Charca in Arguineguin in collaboration with Ecologistas en Accion, PR Diving and Surf Canaries Surf Club.
The day started brisk and early (9am is early enough for any Sunday) but there was already a great atmosphere. The tent was already up, signs out and music blaring The PR divers were soon in the water and, aided by the Surf Canaries Surf Club kids (who helped ferry the debris to shore on massive surf boards), they cleaned the bay. The divers were pleasantly surprised by the lack of rubbish in the bay and so not too much work was needed there. It was a different story on land however. There was plenty to go at, but the 73-strong workforce made short shrift of it. Fuelled by the bocadillos on offer, they cleaned from the end of the beach (playa de la Charca) right round to the cement plant.
The initiative was spearheaded by the Asociación Vecinos Las Lomas de Arguineguín and organised by Jenni Hymoff Koeppel. The notion was to clean the beach (above and under the water using a team of divers) and to raise awareness about its plight as it has been badly polluted right through this winter due to broken sewage works. A shame because this beach sometimes has excellent quality surf and is visited by many people who travel far to surf its esteemed wave.
Once that the work was over, everyone had a well deserved feed, rope vieja and papas arrugadas, courtesy of several local businesses(*) A highlight for the surf club kids was a trip onto the Ecologistas in Accion vessel, Diosa Maat. Jorge the captain made a great presentation to the group, resuming the initiative and showing displays of some of their work. The young surfers then got a ride into the port where Diosa Maat moored for the evening. The whole day was a great success and really raised awareness of our beach in Arguineguin and that - although it may
sometimes not appear so - people do care about its well being. The whole exercise proves one thing. If we see something in our environment that isn’t as it should be, be it an untidy beach, a green area, a public park, or even an elderly person in poor conditions, a poor family, anything - we can do something about it with a little effort and co-ordination. Daniel Alcock Team Surf Canaries
(*) Real BIG thanks to all those who helped make this such a worthwhile day, especially: Agua Fuente Umbria Fuente Niguada / Apmem / Supermercados Chano, Maxcoop, Hiperdino / Bar Arguineguin / Restaurantes La Cofradia / Apollo XI / Julia / Bahia Panaderia Viuda De Suarez / Bar Piporro / Asadero De Pollos Arguienguin / Lineas Salmon / Fruteria La Bella / Fishermen’s Guild Cofradia de Pescadores de Arguineguin and of course Puerto Rico Diving without whom we could not have done as much as we did.
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(Ref. 5.505I). INMOBILIARIA KSR, C/. Escorial, Edif. Danubio, Tel. 928 766 684 EL SALOBRE GOLF RESORT Luxurious, modern Chalet (brand new) on 236,34 m2 private plot, with fantastic views over Golf Course to the Atlantic, 2 bed rooms, 2 bath rooms, terraces, garden and private pool, very tastefully furnished, all topquality, Euro 595.000 (Ref. 5.900D). INMOBILIARIA KSR, info@ksrgrancanaria.com, Tel. 928 766 684 PLAYA DEL INGLÉS Centric, quiet location in residential complex with well kept pool area. Two bedroom Duplex Bungalow (109 m2 living space) with view to Atlantic and mountains, spacious private garden, roof terrace, 2 bath rooms, refurbishment required, off-road parking, Euro 272.000 (Ref. 4.008Q) INMOBILIARIA KSR, info@ksrgrancanaria.com, Tel. 928 766 684
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MASPALOMAS Very cheap rental for cosy bungalow in Maspalomas. Monthly rental price includes all bills. Nicely kept complex with swimming pool, childrens pool, childrens park, tennis court and gym. Only a few minutes walk to the Faro II shopping centre and about 15 mins walk to the beach. Ref: MP633. Price: €450/month Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria. com PLAYA DEL INGLES One bedroom duplex in good position in Marbella Golf. Rental available for long term with a minimum of six months. Bedroom with balcony and bathroom upstairs and living room with sofa bed and kitchen area and private garden. Nicely looked alter and new furniture throughout. Good value for money. Ref: PI498. Price: €600/month Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria. com LAS PALMAS
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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) Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria. com 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!) Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria. com PATALAVACA We can present to you this spacious 2 bedroom duplex in the popular area of Los Caideros. The property boasts a comfortable living room with dining area. An ample sized kitchen. It further boasts a bedroom with bunk beds and upstairs the main bedroom with built in wardrobes and access to a small balcony with amazing sea views. Washing machine included. The added bonus being it neighbours Anfi del Mar, whereby one can visit the beach, shops, bars and restaurants at leisure. Ref:PV789. Price: €650/month (including bills) Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria. com --------------------------------------ROCA REAL ESTATE 928 561667 www.inmobiliaria-roca.com STUDIOS, ONE & TWO BEDROOMS APARTMENTS AND BUNGALOWS, in Puerto Rico, & Playa del Cura, long term lets. Prices from 440.-€ / month. AMADORES BEACH established fully fitted restaurant for traspaso. Includes all the
inventory. Traspaso 75.000.-€. Rent 2.500.-€. LOCAL IN PASSARELLA CENTRE, opposite Puerto Rico beach, overlooking the marina, 85 m2 plus 50 m2 terrace. Fitted bar, semi-fitted kitchen, 2 WC. Rent 2.700.-€. RESTAURANT IN PUERTO RICO SHOPPING CENTRE, PHASE I. Family run restaurant for sale, freehold, fully fitted and open since 1993, includes all fixtures and fittings. 75 m2. Please enquire price ROCA REAL ESTATE 928 561667 www.inmobiliaria-roca.com
PROPERTIES FOR sale Private Apartment 8th floor Don Paco Quiet, fully equipped, 32 square meters interior plus large balcony overlooking the sea. Sunsets, beachfront and seaviews included. 149,000€. Stan Kossen, Apto. Don Paco, 817; Av. Los Canarios, 27; 35129 Patalavaca. Tel: (34) 928 062 871
PROPERTIES FOR RENT Private Playa de Arinaga For Rent, 1 & 2 bed apartments with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and parking space, near to the beach, quiet area. Building has a lift, internet and satellite tv, which is included. Prices start from 395€ per month. For more information call 649 730 486 or email franciscomoreno1975@ yahoo.es Rooms to let in spacious, shared house in San Fernando. Own bedroom with en suite shower, internet and English tv. Shared kitchen, patio, internal patio and roof terrace. All mod cons. 300/350€ inclusive of bills. Tel: 626 306 826. Puerto Rico 1 Bedroom Apt. Large Terrace, Fully Furnished, Quiet Area, View To Harbour, Large Pool, 450€ pcm. Includes all bills. Min 6 Months. Veronica Caballero Arencibia, San Bernardo 24-1 Las Palmas. 619 060 918
PROPERTy exchange Apt. Exchange. IBR Apt. overlooking harbour Inihbofin Island, Connemara, Ireland. Avaliable August. Will exchange for apartment January/ February. Email: joanne@inishbofin.com
Job opportunities Flexible mature bar staff required for busy Irish bar in Maspalomas. Suitable person must be British or Irish and able to work days and night shifts. Also musician required 2 nights per week. CALL 629244416 for details.
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alloy wheels and tyres (4) 255x15x19 Goodyear. Brand new. Will fit Land Rover/Range Rover 600€ Tel. 671 192 457
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WANTED Second hand books, in good condition, to be sold in support of Registered Childrens’ Charities 1) RUBBISH DUMP CHILDREN in Cambodia 2) ORPHANS/ SCHOOL projects in China. Please drop books off at Original Designs, Ancorra C. Arguineguin. donations gratefully received. Contact kay.r.owen@gmail. com Together we can make a difference Arguineguin Cultural Society meets every Thursday at Tío Pepe bar from 20.00 at the C.C. Ancora in Arguineguín. As mentioned previously in TCN, the group were looking for a place to build up our string puppet stage and to train people in the making and operating of string puppets. The group has now found a suitable place in Arguineguín and if anyone is interested in joining them please call Peter on 639 229 414 and go to the meetings on Thursdays. Amigos contra el Sida is a charity that provides support for people with HIV and Aids and has information about sexually transmitted diseases Amigos contra el Sida - Friends against Aids Av. Alejandro del Castillo, Mercado Municipal, 2º floor San Fernando Maspalomas Contact: 695578004. Timetable: Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00 to 15:00 hour. Amigos contra el Sida Calle El Escorial nº 7, Vecindario Teléfono: 928 149 570 Timetable: Monday to Friday - 9:00 to 14:00 hour. Website: www.amigoscontraelsida.org Support Maria Templeman’s Dog Rescue. You can find Maria’s stall in Arguineguin market on Tuesdays and Mogan market on Fridays. You can also find Maria in
Maspalomas market next to the big, main flood light on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Money raised from Maria’s stall goes to funding dog rescue in Gran Canaria, including vet and kennel fees and re-homing dogs. Join the library in Maspalomas with your NIE number and passport and picture or residencia. No charge. English books and other European languages too. Also free internet access.!! The library hours are 8.00 am till 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm to 10 pm Monday to Friday. Biblioteca Municipal Maspalomas, Casa del Cultura Maspalomas, Avda De Tejeda 72 Phone 928 720 035 Drinking Problem? For English-Speaking Guidance Call Serenity on 66 40 09 153 International, English speaking AA meetings every Friday at the church in the Kasbah (door on the left hand side) Playa del Inglés, 8.30pm. Monday 12pm in San Fernando, behind Market Maspalomas and Tuesday 7pm at the Catholic Church (enter by the
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Tauro
Las Palmas
Playa del Inglés
Price: 1500€/month Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Excellently situated villa with sea views and views of the golf course. The villa has a private garden with its own private pool. All three bedrooms have their own en-suite, marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi in main suite. The villa has air conditioning and heating. All bills included in rental price.
Price: 590€/month Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 The flat is situated in the centre of Las Palmas next to Corte Ingles and Las Canteras beach. Although based in the city you are away from the noise. Kitchen, bathroom and living room area comes completly furnished with washing machine, oven etc. Lift and security cameras on the premises. Water and electric seperate.
Price: 550€/month Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 There is one bedroom with two single beds and fitted wardrobes. The kitchen is a generous size and has a large granite worktop. The price includes all water and also the electricity up to €50. It is furnished and the owner will provide a washing machine. The complex has a large communal swimming pool.
Puerto Rico
Montaña La Data
Maspalomas
Price: 119,500€ Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2
Price: 650,000€ Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4
Price: 86,000€ Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1
Excellent opportunity to buy two apartments for the price of one! This opportunity offers a one bedroom apartment with a completely separate one bedroom studio below. The complex offers an excellent size communal pool and sunbathing area. Great value!
Situated on 800m2 of land, this villa has a large terrace and barbeque area as well as a 50m2 private pool. There is also a project to build a guest house on their land. Fully fitted kitchen including all Bosch appliances. There is also a very large garage with its own area for washing the cars.
Idyllic bungalow in a beautiful position nestled in the centre of the golf course in Maspalomas. The bungalow is sold furnished and ready to either move into or rent out. The complex has a lovely pool area with a large swimming pool as well as a childrens pool. This is a bargain for this type of property!
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