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FACE TO FACE WITH TERROR DJ Rachel confronts balaclava burglar

By DONNA GEE BRAVE disc jockey Rachel Angus is still fuming after warding off a major robbery in a confrontation with a hooded robber in her own home.

The bubbly hostess of TKOfm’s Drive Time Show came face to face with the evening intruder in the house she shares with her father and his girlfriend in San Miguel.

And she suspects he and his accomplice may be British – and perhaps even known to her.

In a chilling interview, Essex girl Rachel opened her heart to The Courier about many people’s ultimate and wearing a balaclava. nightmare – the sight of a She told me: ‘’It was a realmenacing figure in her own ly hot night and I had opened home dressed all in black all the windows and the iron-

girlfriend just outside and I shouted, 'Are you all right?'

“A few moments later, I heard another clatter.

I thought it was my cat caught up on some wires or something, so I went into the next room - to see a man in a balaclava standing there looking at me, by the balcony window.

“I couldn’t believe it... he stood there as if he recognised me, like a rabbit in headlights. I mean, if you’re caught, you leg it, right? Well, he didn’t. So all I could think of, and what came naturally, was to shout at him, so I was shouting out to Dad, but shouting at him to get him out. ‘'’Dad! Dad! call the police! work as I was at home. I was Dad! Dad!’ quietly texting in my bed‘’I couldn’t believe the room, when I heard a clat- bloke was still standing ter...I thought it was my Dad’s there; it was like he knew me.

It was only when I shouted, ’’Dad! Dad! Get the bloody gun!’’ that the robber ran out of my place. I looked out, still shouting at him and there were two men climbing over next door’s balustrades.

“They had stolen my laptop, but I had obviously caught them early as I had a lot of other stuff in that room, which I have now had to lock away.’’

Rachel, a former radio producer in the UK, moved to Spain with her nowestranged husband five years ago, and has been working for TKO ever since.

Reflecting on the whole episode, she added: “At the time, I think he was more scared than me. You got my laptop, you've been busted, why are you just standing there? I was enraged; my eyes must have been burn-

ing fire!

“I didn’t know if he had a weapon so all I could do was shout; this is when I wished I had carried on those Nunjutsu lessons! Or remembered I had a baseball bat just behind me.

“A few days on, though, I’ve been having some delayed shock reactions, like jumping up in the middle of the night, with my baseball bat in hand. Checking everything and everywhere. ‘’The reason I thought it was a Brit was because of the way he seemed to maybe recognise me, the way he and the other guy were dressed and also when I said 'Get the gun', they quickly legged it.

“If he hadn’t run when he did, I would have had to run

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JUNGLE DRUMS

A VAT LOT OF GOOD

By PAUL RAVEN THE latest tax hikes by Mariano Rajoy’s Conservative government come into force tomorrow (Saturday), meaning just about every product and service on sale in the country will increase.

Consumer groups claim the move will cost an average family in Spain around €500 more every year.

Two of the three basic tax bands will increase this weekend, with the current 18% rate rising to 21% and the 8% rate rising to 10%.

But some products are also being re-categorised to make sure they claim the highest rate of tax possible. The lowest rate, that which covers “basic services”, will remain at 4%, however.

Parents facing the “back to school” expense may have been lucky enough to have bought their supplies well in advance, as a lot of material

Price increases so taxing as drivers face €2-a-litre fuel

previously classed as essential to education has been bumped from the lowest rate of 4% and will now be charges at the higher, 21% rate. This includes pens, paper, staplers, back packs and the like, because the government say that these items are clearly not used exclusively for educational purposes.

The cost of fuel is expected to continue to rise, with Europe putting more pressure on Spain to increase tax even more in this sector.

Spain already pays one of the highest wholesale prices for fuel, so the tax is lower than other countries.

However, an immediate increase seems imminent, taking price of a litre up to

around €1,70, of which 42% is tax - with the likelihood that the cost will reach €2 a litre before the end of the year.

Beauty treatments, cosmetic surgery, medical tests, even having your hair done or going to the cinema, will be considerably more expensive after the weekend, not to mention the cost of nappies, which it would appear the government don´t consider a necessity.

As in life, we must face death and when the curtains finally close and we leave this “mortal coil”, don´t be surprised by the sting in the stem of flowers. They too are being re-classed and will face 21% vat from this latest batch of controls to tighten the belt of the common man.

But there is some good news. A number of big players in the retail sector have said they will not be forcing the IVA tax increase o to the consumer .

Swedish furniture giant Ikea will maintain the price of over 100 of their leading brands in Spain. Inditex, the company behind high street favourites Zara, Zara Home, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho and Uterqüe say their prices will remain the same, as they did in the last increase in July 2010. Quick to follow were Mango, Cortefiel (Cortefiel, Pedro del Hierro and Women Secret), C & A, H & M, Benetton, Mothercare and Pronovias.

Car giants KIA and

FACE TO FACE WITH TERROR

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and get the baseball bat or run away. The only thing that was going through my mind was to get him

out of my house. It was a very frightening thing to happen, but it's not THE most frightening thing to happen to me as I have been through the

University of Life, learning the hard way.

“A neighbour saw the two men running down the street in balaclavas and was out in a flash with his

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Peugeot have also indicated an intention to battle the hike.

And now German supermarket Lidl are promising to SLASH the price of some items by 21%, as a direct balance attempt against the VAT increases.

So it seems that in dark times, there is still hope, a light at the end of the tunnel.

Consumer associations suggest shopping around, making notes of prices, then keeping a record of where you can buy the cheapest goods. Technology addicts can even use their phones to price compare, but even word of mouth can help to combat the change.

Find a price that´s good, share it, buy it and support those who support us.

installed extra lights – and are planning to get CCTV and maybe a dog. dog. Although the robbers But she makes no secret of her feelings for the lowlifes weren’t caught this time, who desecrated her home. we need to look after each Her verdict? “We are here other like he did us.’’ trying to survive in this Since the robbery, Rachel lovely country on peanuts and her father have and along come the scumbags who can’t be bothered to work - just nick the goods we need to do our jobs.’’

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No papers? Then pay the doc SPAIN’S Minister for Health, Ana Mato, has warned immigrants without official papers that they will have to pay for medical treatment from tomorrow (Saturday).

And that includes those who are undergoing cancer or HIV treatment.

Mato said nobody would be turned away from their local health centre, but that Sanidad will give ‘facturas’ to patients with no papers who receive treatment. Also, immigrants

who do not have residency will see their health cards (if they have one) removed.

In the past an immigrant could obtain a health card once they had registered on the ‘padrón’ at their local Town Hall.

Speaking at a meeting in Valladolid, Mato added that it was not a question of economic reduction, but rather meeting the European regulations.

NIGHTMARE ON HELL STREET

We can’t live like this, say victims of crime spree DONNA GEE REPORTS RESIDENTS of a quiet culde-sac in El Raso are demanding police protection after an ever-growing spate of robberies and suspicious activity.

Three of the crimes in El Bovalar 91 occurred in the same week and one of the victims, grandmother of two Rosalind Eastland, told The Courier: “All this is greatly upsetting and frightening.

Something must be done as it is totally unacceptable to live like this.’’

The incidents began on July 8 and the first victim, Courier golf correspondent Ivie Davies, this week itemised the chronicle of crime that has left the street in shock.

This is his report…

JULY 8: – 91/1 El Bovalar:

This, as far as we are concerned, is when it all started.

We were on the upstairs terrace and the house was robbed. The offender got into the house by using a plastic card in the door jam to release the latch. Credit cards, mobile phones, jewellery and money were taken. The cards were used in ATM machines. Although our driving licences and SIP cards were found in the handbags and wallet close to Guardamar beach, bills for the stolen phones showed calls made to Algeria and Morocco.

July 15: The end house of El Bovalar survived a wouldbe burglar y after the suspect put his head through an open window and frightened the occupier’s daughter.

July 18-19: A person approached the owner of 91/7 saying that his dog was

SPANISH PLANE IN HIJACK SCARE

M I S C O M M U N I C AT I O N between a Spanish airline pilot and Dutch ground control was the cause of a hijack scare that saw two F-16 fighters scrambled to intercept a passenger jet.

"There was never any danger. There was a lack of communication between the pilot and the tower and the airport has activated the security protocol," said a spokeswoman for the Spanish carrier Vueling.

The Airbus A320, which

was carrying about 180 passengers, was surrounded by Dutch security forces on landing at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport but Military Police eventually decided that everything was normal aboard.

The Dutch Defence Ministry sent two F-16 fighters to escort the aircraft to the airport after authorities lost radio communication with the crew as part of standard procedure.

Robert Scott - his house was targeted

in the garden. The owner agreed to help find it. While this was happening a second person went into the house, but was seen and the two ran off. Days later a man walked into a house on the opposite side of the road but was ushered out.

August 11: Rosalind Eastwood’s handbag was snatched by a man who followed her as she walked home with her shopping after parking her car at the end of the street.

August 20: Robert Scott and his family were all around the pool. His wife went upstairs to the bathroom of 91/13 and disturbed a robber on the terrace. She screamed and the thief dropped the jewellery he had taken and jumped down the house wall. Robert’s daughter flagged down a passing Guardia patrol and a search of the area was made.

August 21: The house at the rear of 91/13 suffered another attempted robbery.

The offender put his arms through the lower bedroom window to try to grab items but the occupier’s daughter’s shouts saved the day. The family, who were thinking of moving in permanently, sub-

sequently decided to leave the area.

While residence like Mrs Eastwood believe the police should be doing more, Mr Davies described the Guardia as “very helpful and responsive.’’

He added: “They are fully aware that El Raso is an easy target but state that they have to cover an area from La Marina to La Mata, which makes it difficult to regularly patrol the area and have an effect.’’

Police believe the villains hide in a field opposite the houses and survey the houses – and escape has been made easier by the removal of a chain link fence surrounding the field .

Residents are now considering installing CCTV and/or erecting electric gates at the end of the cul de sac. A meeting is also planned with Guardamar’s Mayor to investigate what can be done.

Meanwhile Mr Davies says residents “have become very nervous and suspicious of any un known individuals.’’

And Mrs Eastwood says fearfully: “Although the Guardia are aware of what is happening there does not seem to be any police patrolling at all.’’

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Casa La Pedrera – a family ticket to ride

LOOKING for something to do in our local area? Why not try Casa La Pedrera – as featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs Abroad programme shown in many countries around the world.

Casa La Pedrera is set in a natural protected reserve, full of indigenous flora and fauna. Many tracks and trails pass through orange, lemon, olive, almond groves and pine forests.

There are gorgeous views of the lake, Vega Baja mountains and, if you go a little higher, views of the salt lakes and sea.

When it comes to riding, Casa La Pedrera’s gentle horses and ponies are suitable for any age or ability, from the nervous novice to the experienced rider. On or off lead reign, you will be able to appreciate the beauty of the area and meander amongst the rosemary and thyme strewn tracks around the lake.

Rider and horse participation is encouraged, and Shetland ponies, Blanca, Chester and Belle love being brushed by children.

The animals are regularly used for pony clubs, fiestas and birthday celebrations.

Kids from the age of three (accompanied by a parent) can ride in the campo with family rides a speciality.

The experienced rider is offered a chance to trot on the trail, with lessons also available should you need to brush up on your skills.

Birthday pony party packages are also available.

Other features of Casa La Pedrera include Quadbiking, Mountain Biking, Air Rifle, Archery and Lasersport.

Guided walks also take place each Monday, following a route around the many tracks and trails of the La Pedrera Lake. Fantastic scents and beautiful views are characteristics of these walks, which include a factsheet and afternoon tea.

Date to note – November 5, a Country and Western Horse Show for Bonfire Night. For further details, please call Jenni on 660 816 620

Hunt for family of gas-blast Brit AUTHORITIES in Torremolinos are searching for relatives of a British man killed by a gas explosion in his apartment.

David Carney died in a Malaga hospital after suffering thirddegree burns in the 3am blast.

Shocked neighbours called the emergency services to the home of Carney, who worked as a sound and lighting engineer at The Salon Variétés, an English-speaking theatre, when they heard what has been described as a “terrible boom”.

Investigators believe that a faulty domestic gas cylinder exploded when the victim lit a cigarette after arriving home following a night out with friends.

To date, neither the local British Consulate nor friends and colleagues

have been able to trace the victim’s next of kin.

“We’re having real problems as we don’t have the names of David’s ex-wife, four children or sister. We need to find a next of kin to make arrangements for David’s body, which is currently in the Malaga coroners’ office,” said Linda Barnett MBE, president of the theatre where he worked for several years.

“We urge anyone who has any details to contact the Consulate on +34 91 3334 2194. He was a much-loved member of our team and he will be greatly missed by everyone.’’.

Spanish police say that whilst the explosion caused extensive damage to the building in which Mr Carney lived, no other apartments needed to be evacuated and no one else was injured.

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When a cafe doesn’t care...

TODAY we had another of those experiences that prove that owners of some cafes and bars prefer to have no customers rather than cater to customers’ wishes.

Is it little wonder that bars and restaurants are struggling when they prefer to see good customers leave dissatisfied than attempt to give them a reasonable service?

My partner and I have been using a particular cafe at Los Dolces for over three years. It has been one of our favourites for breakfast and we always take friends and visitors there when they are over here on holiday. We have dropped in at all times of the late afternoon and have always ordered and been served their large breakfast.

Today, not wanting to cook, we made our way there, passing two other commercial centres for the sole purpose of enjoying a cooked breakfast in what had hitherto been our favourite cafe.

Upon ordering we were informed that they stop serving breakfast at 2pm on Saturdays, and had always done so. We examined the menu where there was no mention of this and informed the staff that we had always been served at all times of the afternoon for the previous three years, especially on Saturdays.

However, far from saying there had been any changes we were argued with.

If the cafe concerned had been busy we could have understood this behaviour, but at

2.45pm there were five people sitting inside having a soft drink, a table of six just finishing plated meals and four people sitting outside having iced drinks and ice creams.

Just a couple of units away we enjoyed an excellent cooked breakfast.

The cafe concerned has now lost two very frequent clients; furthermore I will never take visitors or friends there again. Plus they have a very irate ex-customer who feels it is her duty to pass on this incident to others.

When will bars and eateries learn that without customers they fail?

J HOLDEN

WAKE UP BRITAIN, IT’S TIME TO ACT! I REFER to the article ‘Every Witch Way’ of August 10 and to the Editor’s comments.

wristed British Government taking no action. Something must be done before it is too late. WAKE UP BRITAIN Editor, I wonder if you will print these pictures and my letter – I expect not.

BRIAN MURRAY

I agree entirely with what Mike Jobbins plainly and clearly stated, but what does confuse me is your comments.

You did state that you disagree with Mike Jobbins in so many areas. What areas are you talking about? It seems to me that you just want to cover your back by not explaining what you are suggesting.

The ordinary Anglo-Saxon THE EDITOR says: I person in Spain pays his or too, find the face of her way whilst here. radical Islamism very worWe know there are some rying, Britain has clearly who abuse the UK tax sysimported an enemy within tem, and the British which we can only hope Government are hell bent on the security service will finding these people, instead keep the lid on. Like everyof looking on their home turf one else, I have my own for all the non-UK citizens views on issues like immiwho claim benefits which gration and benefits and I we, the UK tax payer, are find it ironic that the chief having to fund. whipping boys never seem We would not come to Spain and knock on the entitled to their £150 - £200 will be around when Britain is to be the idle and unemSpanish Government door annual heating allowance, completely taken over by ployable yobs who sponge demanding a home and because let’s face it they these radical Islamic people off the state but the immiJUST another warning for everybody not to drop their wanting benefits to live here. have paid for this during their (see pictures), because any- grants, most of whom work working lives. one can see that nothing is hard to make a living and No, we pay our own way. guard.

Everything seems to be being done to stop them. support their families. That The UK pensioners and Two sweet old ladies arrived in La Marina on Why at least were arrests is my personal opinion, not Wednesday evening and I called round two hours later pre-retirement people have done by the British people Imagine the this newspaper’s official to take them up to a local restaurant. They were looking brought employment and receiving what they are enti- not made? rather distressed, because while they were in a bed- money to Spain - which the tled to. They seem bent on Christian people turning line – and since politics is Government giving foreigners every bene- tables and having banners a grey area - never black room unpacking, some scumbag casually walked in and Spanish fit they can. Why? made out against Islam; I bet and white – that is as far as acknowledges. relieved them of a handbag.

I wonder if your grandchil- then arrests would be made. I am going to be drawn on Britain is a joke. UK penThey came out of the bedroom just in time to see the We are all sick of the limp- the subject. rat scurrying off. This handbag contained £1,000, 450 of sioners living in Spain are dren and great grandchildren it in Euros, passport, phone and the deeds to her house that she had brought over from England with her, because she is hoping to sell up, after owning the house for 20 years. After this incident, I think she will be more keen than ever to sell.

EARLIER this year telephone calls the fault and an extortionate amount were aware of this but could only We spent a couple of hours at the Guardia Civil in purporting to be from Windows of money was demanded for the serv- advise people to ignore this scam.

Guardamar, then I dropped them off in a local bar for a advised the recipients that their com- ice - which was in fact a scam. It I have recently received one of welcoming drink. Hopefully, the thief just wanted the puter was putting out messages that ended with computers having to be these calls again. It came from a man money and threw the bag away, so if anybody finds a were affecting a large number of other repaired. with an Asian accent who said he was bag, please hand it in to the local Police. computers.

The calls originated from Liverpool calling from Windows in America.

These scumbags don't care, they haven't a clue what The people receiving these calls and Cairo in Egypt and could in fact My phone showed ‘Number heartache and inconvenience they cause, but if he's were talked through putting a pro- have come from anywhere. The Privado’.Beware. They are still about. using the money for drugs, I for one, hope he overdosgramme on their computer to remedy British police in the Liverpool area CHRIS POOLE, Orihuela Costa es.

DAVE MOORE, La Marina

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Beware scumbags!

Computer scammers are back

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I WAS probably 35 when an aunt told me that my late mother had been a medium with an enormous interest in the spirit world.

SPIRITUALISM: A MEDIUM TO RARE TALENT

The news that Mum, who died in a polio epidemic when I was six years old, sent a shiver up my spine.

I wondered if she might have shuffled off all her psychic baggage along with her mortal coil - and dumped it all on me.

Basically, I was scared and I figured that if I steered clear of it all, just as I have always tried to avoid horror films, then I could live in peace.

There’s nothing I would like more than to hug the Mum I scarcely remember - and if there really is life after death (or should that be debt) maybe I will. But I do not believe that chucking euros at someone who purports to have a hotline to both Heaven and Hell will persuade my Mum or Dad to reveal even the tiniest secret. And certainly not to anyone outside the family.

Until a few months ago, I had an open mind on the psychic phenomenon. Now I believe most ‘mediums’ are gift-of-the-gab merchants who may think they have special powers but are more interested in cashing in on them.

Yes, money certainly plays a part. And in some cases big money.

The much-feted American psychic John Edward (yes, the Jedward of the West) charges 800 dollars for a private consultation. Don’t tell me he’s in it to help people him in the two pictures) fired it’s all big business to him. the opening line, ’’I’m getting As for his ability to contact a ‘D’ or it could be a ‘D A’ at a the departed, I can only go on the few minutes I watched packed studio audience, he of one of his TV shows the could have roped in any one of those punters. Who other day.

The guy supposedly builds DOESN’T know a David, for bridges between the studio heaven’s sake?

Still, for all his unconvincaudience and their dead loved ones. But his lines of ing patter, at least the enquiry merely added to my American Jedward provides growing reservations about decent entertainment. Like the moment he probed the the clairvoyancy business.

I’m certainly not convinced studio audience, brow furby generalities such as ”Your rowed in concentration, and Dad wants you to know he announcd: ”I’m getting the feels he could have been a name Stacey. Is there a better father’’. Just about Stacey here?’’ ‘’My name is Samantha,’’ every Dad on earth could say came the instant, irrelevant that.

So when Jedward (that’s reply from one overkeen

onlooker, her mind seemingly lost in Stace.

I’m not being fair in doubting John Edward’s spiritual talents because I’ve only caught snippets of his show.

But I have had my cards read by two ladies here on the Costa Blanca, one of whom is particularly highly-rated.

This very confident and assertive woman spent half an hour turning over Tarot cards and hitting me with vague generalities that revealed nothing meaningful about my past, present or future.

I was waiting to be told something that only my eccentric Dad and I could know - like how he’d put sugar rather than salt on tomatoes.

Or how he would assure me I’d be quids in when he died - only for the Inland Revenue to clean up his entire estate in back taxes when he finally keeled over.

Eat your hearts out, Lester Piggott and Ken Dodd.

To those of you who do believe in mediums, clairvoy-

A night on the puss at the Morose and Frown DO you ever get evenings when you just KNOW things won’t go right? So do I - and especially not when two black cats have just crossed my path.

After four hours sleep the previous night and a tiring Murcia airport run in the sun, I could have done without a Quiz Night outing with my friend Marjory to Chav City (sorry, Quesada).

I’d never been to this particular venue before and I’m not going to name it, if only to protect the miserable. But when the landlady greeted us with a friendly sneer, I thought

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things could only get better. Did they hell.

My order at the bar was pretty straightforward. ‘’Steak pie, chips and peas for me and a vegetable lasagne for my friend, please.’’ ‘’The vegetable lasagne has all gone,’’ sneered Madame Bitterfly. So off I tootled to our table to get a replacement order.

Back I came with an order for a cheese and ham toastie. ‘’Sorry, kitchen is now closed,’’ snarled Dame Depression.’’The chef has to do the quiz questions.’’

So there we were, at the late-night witching hour of 8.50pm, condemned to starve for the evening in a bar positively buzzing with apathy. ‘’They’re so boring you’d’ think they were packing up and that this was their last Quiz Night,’’ I thought.

And guess what? It was.

Miserable sods.

ants, spiritualists or whatever, I am NOT suggesting you are being conned.

All I am saying is that I am not convinced. Having said that, I am also very nervous about delving too deeply into the subject. And that, I suppose, suggests that I don’t know what I believe.

Hell, I think I’ll leave it till Christmas and nip along with Ebenezer Scrooge for a reading from Marley’s Ghost.

Bah, humbug.

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A SHAGGY CARPET STORY

ON one of my rare evenings at home I stretched out on the sofa and sighed contentedly.

'Isn't this bliss,' I observed. 'Just the two of us sitting all snug in our cosy little nest.'

Mrs S looked around and then pointed a puzzled finger at herself.

'Are you talking to me?' she queried. 'It's just that I'm not used to hearing voices in the evenings unless they belong to the residents of Weatherfield and Walford.'

I smiled seductively. 'I just want you to know that I adore you.'

'How much?' she sighed.

'A tenner should do it,' I replied.

I grabbed the money from her outstretched hand and fled to the pub.

'And wipe your feet when you come back!' Mrs S shouted after me. 'I've just cleaned the hall carpet and I don't want you trampling in pork scratchings and beer-sodden sawdust from that den of disgust you call your local.'

Which reminds me of the day some years ago when we had our new hall carpet installed.

'Let's see how long we can keep it in mint condition,' Mrs S said. 'For a start, no one must walk on it.'

I stared at her. 'It's a comforting thought that when we invite Spiderman round for supper he'll only leave footprints on the ceiling.'

Mrs S sniffed. 'No need to be facetious. You know very well what I mean.'

I shook my head. 'I've NEVER known what you mean!'

'Then permit me to disentangle you from your bonds of bewilderment,' she said. 'No-one is to walk along our hall without first removing their footwear.'

'Well, I'm not ordering the meter reader to take his boots off,' I grumbled. 'That man has eyes that bore into you like the prongs of a stun gun.

And he's a big beggar, too. I think I'll just shout the numbers out to him through the letter-box.'

Mrs S thought again. 'We'll get a runner.'

'Are you crazy!' I declared. 'A runner? Do you mean an athlete? With spiked shoes? What the hell's the point of that?'

Mrs S tutted. 'You really have had a sheltered life. A runner is one of those plastic strip thingies that protects the carpet.'

All went quiet then -- a bit too quiet.

After a search of the premises we found that our dog Brian had gone

missing.

Mrs S went into the kitchen and turned a drinking glass upside down. 'Huh?' I said.

'That's what you do when something goes missing,' she said. 'You turn over a tumbler and that action will lead to the discovery of the lost object.'

I scratched my head. 'So if a glass goes missing do you turn your pet upside down?'

Mrs S looked daggers at me. 'That remark is quite academic as we don't seem to have a dog any more. So when did you last see our Brian?'

'Just before I rolled up the old hall carpet and dumped it on the municipal tip.'

'Oh my goodness!' Mrs S gasped. 'You don't think . . .'

I grabbed my car keys and belted round to our local rubbish dump in the hope that our fears were unfounded. Surely, trapping a dog in a carpet happened only in the most con-

trived comedy situations.

But then again, hadn't the whole of my married life been one extended Terry and June sketch.

I spotted my old carpet in one of the giant skips, crawled over to the rolled-up article and called out: 'Brian!'

A tip official emerged from the shadows. 'May I help you?' he asked with a hint of suspicion.

'Er, I'm just talking to my pet.'

The guy shook his head. 'You have a carpet for a pet? And it's called Brian? Now I've seen everything. If you're interested, I have three old rugs I'm trying to rehome. Of course, Huey, Dewey and Louie tend to sprawl on the floor and have to be carried everywhere.'

I waited for the tip official to walk away guffawing and then climbed into the skip. I rolled out the carpet. Brian was not there.

Maybe my mutt had got out of the house and gone to visit my mother-in-law. They had much in common. But that's another story.

Mrs S's mum politely greeted me at her front door. 'And what the hell do you want?'

'Forget the niceties,' I said. 'Have you seen our Brian?'

'Of course I have. I see him all the time at your house which I visit only when I know YOU won't be there.'

'Don't be obtuse, mother-in-law.

Have you seen Brian today?'

'Of course not. My daughter, who has absolutely no taste in men, is having a new hall carpet put down and no one's allowed to walk on it.'

I shrugged. 'That edict doesn't affect you. You can always fly in on your broomstick.'

I returned home. Mrs S was weeping. 'What if our Brian has been . . .' '. . . crushed to a lifeless pulp in the huge waste compactor at the rubbish dump?' I comforted her.

Alarm bells sounded in my head until I realised it was the telephone ringing.

'This is the carpet fitter speaking. I've just discovered your dog fast asleep on the Axminster in the back of my van.'

'Thank the Lord,' I muttered, indicating to Mrs S to turn the upside-down glass right side up again.

'Can you return the pooch forthwith?'

I asked the carpet fitter.

'Afraid not. I'm already at my next job and it's a big office contract. You'll have to come to me.'

'Right,' I said, reaching for my car keys again. 'Where are you and my dog?'

'About 200 miles away. In Barking.'

Well done Ellis Nastri on fantastic IGCE results we are all very proud of you.

Love Mum, Dad & Family

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SAY IT IN SPANISH Learn the lingo - with a little help from JEANETTE ERATH LESSON 35

have made: My name is José and today is my birthday. I am ten years old. All my friends are in my house because I am going to have a big party. They are hungry and thirsty. I am happy today. I go to the bakery every birthday and I have a big cake. This year I am going to have a cake with lots of flowers. It is six o´clock and we are going to dance, then later we eat. I am going to have a very good day.

Welcome back to another week of learning Spanish, I hope you got on well with last weeks homework, here are the answers: Firstly put the correct word for THE in the blanks: el libro, la mesa, el coche, las manzanas, las manos, los perros, el helado, el sofá Next, put the correct word for A in the blanks: una bolsa, unos pelos, unos dientes, una camisa, un niño, unas patatas, un árbol, una botella Next translate the following into Spanish: I have a red car – Tengo un coche rojo, Do you have to go? - ¿Tienes que ir?, We are going to the beach – Vamos a la playa, I am hungry – Tengo hambre, Are you happy? - ¿Estás feliz?, I am going to the party – Voy a la fiesta, I am going to have a party – Voy a tener una fiesta, You are coming tomorrow – Vienes mañana, I have to study – Tengo que estudiar, I am English – Soy ingles(a), I do not speak Spanish very well – No hablo español muy bien, I have to learn Spanish – Tengo que aprender español, I am going tomorrow morning – Voy mañana por la mañana, I am going to see it – Voy a verlo, It´s hot (weather) – Hace calor, It´s the dog´s bone – Es el hueso del perro, Thank you for the help – Gracias por la ayuda, I hang my clothes – Cuelgo mi ropa.

Then you needed to translate the following from Spanish

to English, this is a useful way to remember that not everything in Spanish is translated literally from English: ¿Quieres ir a la playa? - Do you want to go to the beach? Tengo que leer el libro – I have to read the book, ¿Vas a ir a la tienda? - Are you going to go to the shop?, Tengo razón – I am correct, Si vas a la fiesta me voy a ir también – If you go to the fiesta/party I am going to go as well (also), Tienes una casa grande – You have a big house, ¿Cuántos hijos tienes? - How many children do you have?, Vamos el lunes que viene – We are going next Monday, la casa es mía – The house is mine.

Next there was a short paragraph to translate into Spanish, I hope you got on well with this, take time to go over the correct version and correct any mistakes you may

Mi nombre es José y hoy es mi cumpleaños. Tengo diez años. Todos mis amigos están en mi casa porque voy a tener una gran fiesta. Ellos tienen hambre y sed.

Estoy feliz hoy. Voy a la panadería cada cumpleaños y tengo una tarta grande. Este año voy a tener una tarta con muchos flores. Son las seis y vamos a bailar, después comemos. Voy a tener un muy buen día.

I hope you managed to get most of the above correct and understand any which you may not have got right, as ever, feel free to write to me via The Courier should you have any doubts or if there is anything you wish me to cover in a future lesson. As we are still working through the present tense it may take some time to get to other tenses, I hope everyone is able to keep up and those of you who are more advanced take this time to revise your knowledge and learn some new words.

Next week we will be learning a verb which we touched on with stem changing verbs but we will go into slightly more detail as it is a very important verb and one regularly used by the Spanish.

Until then have a great week, keep cool and enjoy the end of this fabulous Spanish summer.

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WHY DO THEY DO THAT? Top dog psychologist PETER SINGH writes exclusively for The Courier. Check out www.thedogyouneed.com or email Peter at peter@thedogyouneed.com

THE PERFECT TEAM The art of developing an ideal relationship with your dog, Part 2

sure they are looking at you and not the bowl. This increases the respect, trust and bond between you and your dog.

Always feed your dog after the walk. That way they feel they have worked for their food, which is in their DNA. Another very important reason why you should feed your dog around one hour after the walk is that they will have had time to cool down and recover from the exercise, but most importantly because of the condition, “gastric torsion”, more commonly known as “bloat”. If a dog is exercised after eating, the

SEPARATION ANXIETY Dogs are pack animals, so it is unnatural for them to be left on their own. In the wild they would have their pack around them. But as we live in the Western world, there are times when we have to leave our dogs on their own for periods of time. That is why it is so important that we condition them for this unnatural event. If you are showering your dog with affection and attention when you leave the house and then when you return, you are not making it easy for your dog to remain calm and relaxed when you are absent.

Wouldn’t it be better for your dog, if you leaving the house and returning, was no big deal, rather than a dog who pines while you are away?

RECALL If you are a calm, confident, consistent leader, your dog will always follow you. Dogs follow calm.

If you are a frustrated, anxious nervous owner, your dog will view you as weak and unstable and these are characteristics that dogs do not follow. If your dog was in the wild, and part of a pack, the dog they follow would always be a calm, confident, consistent leader.

FEEDING Always make sure your dog is calm before feeding time.

You are also looking for your dog to give you space as you prepare the food. Before you give your dog the food make

the dominant one in the household. Even if you own a small dog that shows signs of aggression this needs to be addressed. There are many people who do not take it seriously when their small dog shows aggression, but if it is a Rottweiler or a German Shepherd they are chastised instantly and become outcasts. Aggression, wether it be from a Yorkshire Terrier or a Rottweiler needs to be addressed. It is always a good idea to drain your dog’s energy before they mix with other dogs. And if your dog has shown aggression in the past, once the problem has been dealt with, let go of that memory, as holding onto it will not help your dog move forward.

BODY LANGUAGE Become familiar with the body language of your dog. Your dog is constantly communicating with you through their body language, so make a point of educating yourself to this fascinating level of language. This is a very important factor.

THE SPIRIT OF THE DOG In rescue centres all over the world there are dogs like the one pictured above just waiting for the security of someone who will understand them as dogs and not as furry humans.

Every one of these dogs waiting for a home has one major factor in common - and that is the ability to make us all calmer and thoughtful human beings. Because to TRULY relate to the best friend the human race will ever have, you must show calm at all times. And in showlife for be your friend ll wi I ing calm and practicing some form of relaxation on a daily d an me d an rst Unde basis, this has multiple benefits. Not only will your best friend stomach can twist while running and they can die within the with four legs notice it but everyone around you will too. In life hour. Also never give your dog large amounts of water during you get back what you give out and that is why our dogs are exercise, because of the same reason. the world’s best teachers. If your dog’s could speak to you, AGGRESSION they would say, “Be calm and lead me. Be present in this Aggression is the outcome of two things. The first is frus- moment with me. Not the past or the future but the now, and tration, due to a lack of exercise and the second is the dog is I will follow you forever”.

PETS’ CORNER: CAN YOU TAKE IN A HOMELESS DOG OR CAT?

Sophie

care for just over xxa year. He is sweet and gentle and doesn’t push himself to the front of the crowd when visitors come to the kennels so often gets overlooked. He is fully vaccinated, micro-chipped and castrated. Call 966 710 047. www.satanimalrescue.com

SOPHIE is a German Shepherd/Mastin cross puppy about 12 weeks old. She’s very lively and gets into everything as normal puppies do. When fully grown she will be a big dog. She’s very sociable - including with other dogs. Call 633936501 or 664891382. www.k9club.es

SADIE is a beautiful 18 month old Podenco. She has a lovely calm nature and gets on with all the other dogs. She is spayed, vaccinated, chipped and has her passport. Call 659274573.

Website: www.petsinspain.com

Squire SQUIRE is a four-monthold Terrier crossbreed who ws abandoned in a cardboard box with his three siblings. Sweet and full of fun, they have all now received their vaccinations and micro chip.

REYNARD is 18 months old and has been in our

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CINDY is one of nine puppies rescued by Pets in Spain recently, She is around nine weeks old and very friendly and playful. We think she will be medium size when fully grown. Call 966 725 975

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LÍNEA DIRECTA REPORTS ON THE NEW FRENCH LEGISLATION ON DRINK DRIVING From July 1st, all French drivers driving on roads in France must carry a breathalyser kit in their cars. The measure, announced by the previous government, was due to take effect four months ago, but the rush to buy the kits has led to supplies being sold out, which has led to a moratorium on the introduction of the devices.

According to the French authorities, the regulation, the first of its kind to be introduced in the European Union, will also affect foreign drivers who drive in France, although they will not be required to have the device installed in their vehicles until November. In addition, breathalysers will also be obligatory in all discotheques and bars which have a licence to open at night.

By implementing this law, the French government hopes to save 500 lives a year, due to the presence of alcohol being detected in almost a third of all fatal accidents occurring in France. In addition to this regulation, the French authorities have approved a packet of measures aimed at reducing the accident rate on roads, which include: • An increase on the road network in the number of fixed speed cameras to 2,500, which will not be signposted.

• The introduction of new generation mobile speed cameras, which allow a travelling police car to measure speed.

• All motorists must carry a high-visibility vest and a warning triangle.

Call Línea Directa: 902 123 104

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Summers End I have had a great summer this year, I´ve been on a few day trips to various theme parks and been to a safari park, there have been many visits to the pool and we have managed to keep quite cool most of the time. It has probably been one of my busiest summers that I´ve spent in Spain, and that´s due to a very special visitor that was here for over three weeks, keeping my son company and me too.

This visitor meant that I had to travel to the UK twice, although just for the day. I am very familiar now with two of Manchester´s terminals. In fact on the second return I had many hours to wait and as I sat in the coffee bar looking out the vast windows, surprisingly, or not, it started to rain. At first I was filled with a feeling of ´typical English weather´ but as I watched the drops slide down the glass I felt a sense of comfort, it has been many months it seems since there was rain in Spain and to see it again almost made me happy.

Someone said to me that they wished it was raining in Spain and I shrugged it off saying there are swimming pools if you want to get wet, but this rain was differ-

ent, in a few ways, it was refreshing and almost felt like I was seeing it for the first time, it was however to give way to overcast skies a n d although I was inside a chill ran through me, so I was definitely glad to be getting back to Spain.

Now the summer is beginning to draw to a close, the children are ending their lazy days and the Spanish who have been on their August holidays are getting ready to go back to work. The back to school process now starts, checking the internet to find out exactly when my son returns, the earlier nights to bed in preparation for the earlier mornings and getting the books ready. I must admit to being a bit idle with my son regarding the huge

amount of homework he was given, in fact I think he has, in total, spent around 1 hour doing it. So now begins the cramming and checking he is still able to write his name and recognise the alphabet.

I know I should have been making him work a bit harder but as he is only just five I believe, rightly or wrongly, that this school year is when the really hard work starts and it is my responsibility to spend time with him on his school work and ensure he does the best he can. I read that Spanish universities are not as good as the majority of British ones and in any case I want him to have the best possible

opportunities in life therefore I need to ensure he has a high level of written and spoken English which will open up the world to him and enable him to go to a larger choice of universities should he want to and in any case with English and Spanish he could travel pretty much anywhere in the world for work or leisure and be understood.

However, back to the here and now and the end of the long, hot summer that we have enjoyed this year, which will soon be making way for cooler evenings and more comfortable nights. I love the hot weather and have no problem sleeping however I understand that for some people the heat can make life difficult. I really enjoy September and October though as the days and nights are more comfortable, I feel more inclined to exercise as it´s not so hot and I have my mornings free as my little man is in school. I´ll be going back to help in the charity shop and back to giving more Spanish lessons, life will once more settle into routine, that is at least until Christmas when the holidays are once again upon us, only this time there will definitely not be any pool days.

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HARRY POTTER AND THE QUAKING TABLOIDS… I’VE no interest in seeing a nude Prince Harry romping around with some birds in an American hotel, playing a game of snooker strip poker -- though what he did with the cue ball is anybody’s guess!

But what a farce that the UK tabloids couldn’t print the naked truth, which was freely available on the Internet and in every other country.

They were quaking in their boots as to what might happen to them because of the Leveson Press inquiry.

Eventually that great bastion of democracy, The Sun, broke ranks and published the pictures in the name of journalistic freedom. It was surely nothing to do with boosting their circulation figures!

However, the business over Harry worries me.

Because of the bad behaviour of certain sections of the press along with the politicians, we have a big risk of British newspa-

pers stopping crucial investigations into major issues, simply because they are worried that somebody will try to take them to the cleaners.

We are not talking of Royal or Celebrity photos here, but of exposing corrupt officials and behaviour that is detrimental to the UK at a high level. This current uneasiness is a very unfortunate dividend of the Leveson hearings and I hope that when his report is published, he’ll make it abundantly clear that great reporting, which sometimes involves rule bending, should be allowed to continue without hindrance or fear.

Is it just me, but haven’t the last 25 years or so been full of criticism over how much easier the GCSE school exams have been compared to the old O-levels? Every year the so-called experts have bleated over the reduction in standards, but when the bar got raised for this year’s English exams,

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the balloon goes up that the exam boards have been too strict! The boards have denied any political interference from the Education Secretary, Michael Gove, about making the marking stricter, and the teaching unions have been making a lot of noise, as always.

They have an agenda where they are not concerned about little Johnny getting a D grade as opposed to a C, but they have pure self-interest in avoiding a telling-off from the Department of Education.

We know in the past that potential employers would have had better use for San Izal toilet paper as opposed to the constant stream of passes in useless subjects that they were being presented with, and so this has to be good news.

I’m not bothered whether Gove said something to the exam boards or not. Instead, they should be congratulated for drawing a line in the sand,

perhaps somewhat too late, the ‘80s? Of course not, and over standards. that’s despite the former That David Cameron Tory treasurer, Lord cabinet reshuffle is McAlpine, saying it coming soon amidst rumours would be moralthat the old Hush Puppies ly wrong for the wearing Justice Secretary, party to keep Ken Clarke, has told his boss it. that he’s not for moving.

A s Of course that conversa- M c A l p i n e tion has been denied, but said, it Clarke is one of the few high- s h o u l d profile politicians around have been these days that people like, handed back and as the regular voice for 20 years ago common sense in the when Nadir Conservative Party, did a runner Cameron would be wise not to Cyprus. But to sacrifice him just to please since when has his younger right-wing bucks. any major British Now that the crook Asil political party Nadir has been jailed for had a ten years for nicking 30 mil- m o r a l lion quid from his Polly Peck empire, are the Conservatives going to give back all the dosh they Asil Nadir: Nicked for got from nicking 30 million quid him in

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POLICE PROBE Heatstroke claims its eighth victim GETS A LEG UP

MURCIA police were called to deal with a fight between warring clans of gypsies in the La Fama area of the city last Friday. Five patrol cars rushed to the scene, to find 200 spectators surrounding two men, one of whom was swinging a dried leg of ham around his

head.

He went on to bash the other man several times, yelling “I’m going to kill you!”.

Upon seeing the police the men fled - but dropped the weapon in their rush to get away.

The police have been analysing the leg of ham for fingerprints.

A 59-year-old man who died from heatstroke in Murcia last week was the eighth victim of this year’s intense heat. The whole of Spain has been suffering, with some cities stewing in the highest night temperatures recorded since 1920.

The first victim was a 78-year-old British citizen who died in Gran Canaria in May while out mountain walking in temperatures of over 40 degrees.

In June, a 47-year-old agricultural worker died inside a green house in Almeria, while a Badajoz woman of 84 and a 70-year-old Caceros woman also

succumbed to the heat.

The fifth victim who died was another mountain walker – this time in Benitatxell, Alicante. The August heatwave also took the life of a morbidly obese man of 54 and an 83-year-old woman, both in Cordoba.

Last year six people died from heat stroke – eight fewer than in 2010.

It is considered dangerous to expose yourself to temperatures over 39 degrees for more than 15 minutes at a time. At the hottest time of the day you should stay in the shade, avoid exercise and drink copious amounts of water.

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SO HARD TO BARE The naked shame of Harry the prat

SO, one of the "great and good" - third in line to the throne, Prince Harry, has been caught with his pants down - literally.

What an absolute disgrace this is. Having seen the cream of British athletes show the rest of the world the very best of Great Britain, we're reduced to business as usual, thanks to the antics of one of the silver spoon brigade.

Prince Harry is aged 27, not 17, and should, at his age, know better. All right, boys will be boys and common sense disappears out of the window with a few drinks, but hasn't Harry been given sufficient education to know that if you're in a group of boozed-up prats partying in the nude, rubbing yourself up against a sexy female, someone isn't going to get the urge to get snapping on the mobile phone and earn a fortune selling the pictures to the world's press?

What on earth is the point of having a Royal family if they are going to act like clowns and let Britain down? All this spectacle has done is to reinforce the view held by every foreigner that as soon as a Brit travels the other side of the Channel he leaves his/her brains behind (or have them where Harry was clutching).

And to make matters far worse, we have the rest of the "Royals" rushing off to their lawyers to threaten the British Press that if they dare print the pictures that have appeared all around the world on the Internet they will be faced with huge legal bills or worse. Blithering idiots. Obviously so ashamed they don't want to show their "subjects" what prats they really are. Good for The Sun for printing them regardless.

In my view the Royal family has long past its sell-by date and the sooner we rid ourselves of them and the rest of the silver spoon brigade the better. I can think of far better ways of spending public money than keeping these over privileged fed and watered at our expense.

WE'VE all been saddened to hear the tragic story of Tony Nicklinson, who had been suffering from Lockedin Syndrome for years and had asked judges to determine his right to die. Sadly, he died a few days after judges turned down his plea.

I say sadly, but it was his wish to end his life and everyone should have the right to make that decision. For him it was a happy and wanted release. Over and over again we have heard harrowing stories of people living a life of hell and pleading for a dignified release.

Parliament must devote the necessary time to debate this most sensitive of issues. For too long spineless politicians have ducked it and for too long people have had to suffer years of pain.

If politicians are so gutless they cannot grasp the nettle, then they should allow the public to do so. Switzerland have a superb system of putting important matters to a referendum and a right to die with dignity, with anyone assisting not subject to prosecution, is just the sort of issue which should go to a public vote.

NEWS that British government borrowing jumped by ÂŁ600million in July, at a time when the government should have paid off ÂŁ2.5billion of debt, sent a shock wave

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through Whitehall and sent the Labour opposition onto cloud nine.

The BBC did its usual and did a real hatchet job, acting as though the end of the world was about to happen. Yes, the figures were bad, but to take one month's figures in isolation is foolish, because the probability is that something happened to delay tax receipts in July and extra spending was needed during the month as a one off.

The BBC has been accused of biased reporting before and it's well known that many of its reporters and senior interviewers have Socialist leanings, and sometimes that gets in the way of objective reporting.

Labour insisted that the Government needed to introduce a "Plan B", doing more to stimulate the creation of jobs. Easy to say, but how you achieve that without borrowing even more beats me.

And if borrowing does get worse, there is only one thing that's got to happen, and that's even more spending cuts, biting deep into public services.

YES, banks, not only in Britain but in many countries have been very bad. Their collective greed has pushed the Western world into recession.

And out of the woodwork has come more revelations, like manipulating bank lending rates (Libor) and mis-selling insur-

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ances, resulting in a whole new industry setting about winning claims for people being mis-sold.

But at the same time banks are being told by government to increase the amount of money they hold in reserve to prevent the panic another crisis could bring, and to lend more to business to get the economy going.

How it can achieve all that and be bled dry from fines from governments all around the world for past indiscretions and paying compensation claims to the public, beats me.

It's time a line was drawn under all this - stop the investigations over matters which happened years ago and move on. Give banks the chance to build up reserves and the opportunity to really start lending.

But it's no good trying to persuade banks to lend to anyone other than good risks. We've had enough of them lending to people who had not a hope in hell of paying their mortgage or loan back. Wasn't it banks lending to anyone and everyone which led to all the problems in the first place? How quickly politicians forget!

The hatchet job on the banks started again in the Press last week with a report that there was no such thing as a free bank account. Well, there is, provided that the customer always keeps in the black and never allows the account to stray into the red, even for a day.

Banks are yet again being castigated because of charges and in some cases people being hit by "hidden " charges of up to ÂŁ900 per year.

Why people who don't look after their financial affairs sensibly think they deserve sympathy beats me - just a modicum of common sense would save them a fortune.

Those who complain about British banks should take a look at Spanish banks and the way they rack up the charges.

Call into a British bank and you will be waiting at a cashier's till for just seconds. You could wait half an hour in Spain. Try and see a personal banker in Spain and you could wait an hour. Use a hole in the wall that doesn't belong to your banking group here and it will cost. And if you want a certified cheque drawn on your cleared funds it will cost up to 4% of the value of the cheque, as I discovered to my cost.

If continental banking came to Britain the misery would really start - and banks that really put their customers a poor second are just across the Channel.

NOW here's a job that people would die for... Stockton Borough Council got its staff to "test purchase" the service of escort agencies to discover if any were doing anything illegal.

After all the "work" no further action was taken. The mind boggles. Perhaps a future job here for Harry!

It's all part of the British local councils' snooping operations, which has had people being watched to see whether they live in school catchment areas, and watching in pubs and clubs to see whether the smoking ban is being flouted.

Councils have used laws which were originally introduced as anti terrorism legislation, and have come in for serious criticism for snooping over trivialities. Thank goodness that council snoopers are going to have their wings clipped.

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The Battle that Brits must never forget STUPID BANKERS THE Costa Blanca Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association is holding a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on September 15 to remember the Battle of Britain.

Winston Churchill remarked after this decisive air battle: 'The gratitude of every home in our Island, in the Empire and indeed throughout the World, goes out to the airmen, who undaunted by odds, unwearied in their constant chal-

lenge and mortal danger, are turning the tide of the World war by their

prowess and devotion.

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few'.

His words truly describe a heroic episode that we should never forget.

The special Service at La Siesta Church commences at 11am and is open to anyone who wishes to remember those who gave their lives or were involved in one of the most significant events of the Second World War.

THE Royal Bank of Scotland has launched an investigation after the main doors to one of its branches were left unlocked over a weekend.

The problem at the branch in Carnoustie near Dundee was only discovered when a member of the public leaned against them setting off the alarm.

The bank said the internal doors were locked.

A spokeswoman added that they were "pleased the

alarm system worked as planned".

The member of the public is understood to have lent on the wooden front doors at the bank, pushing them open, as she waited for a bus.

Tayside Police were called to the scene when the alarm activated.

The Royal Bank of Scotland spokesman said: "We are investigating why these doors could have opened."

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Weekend Breakfast Treats Treat your family this weekend with some mouth watering breakfast weekends.

SMOKEY CHEESE SOUFFLE OMELETTE This quick and simple omelette takes mintues to make, so perfect for a speedy lunch or dinner. Serve with fried tomatoes and wilted spinach.

the simmering water and simmer for 2-3mins or until the eggs are poached to your liking.

3. Place two pieces of buttered toast on each plate, top with the slices of ham, then place a poached egg on top. Spoon a little of the sauce over each and your eggs Benedict are ready to serve.

BLUEBERRY SCOTCH PANCAKES These pancakes are the perfect anytime comfort food.

Have them as a treat for breakfast or serve with ice cream for dessert.

Ingredients

½ lemon 4 slices smoked salmon Black pepper to season

Method 1.Cut the muffins in half horizontally and toast under the grill.

2. Put the yogurt into a bowl. Cut off 2 wedges from the lemon. Finely grate the zest from the remaining lemon and add to the yogurt.

3. Arrange a slice of smoked salmon on top of each halved muffin. Squeeze over a little lemon juice. Spoon 1tbsp of lemon yogurt on top of each muffin. Season with black pepper and serve with a lemon wedge.

TOASTED OAT AND YOGURT LAYER This superfood-fuelled breakfast will get your day off to a great start.

Ingredients

Ingredients 3 medium eggs 1 tbsp milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper Good knob of butter Small handful chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 100g (3½oz) smoked Cheddar, coarsely grated

Method 1. Separate the eggs, with the whites in a medium bowl and the yolks in a larger bowl. Whisk the whites to soft peaks.

Then whisk the yolks with the milk and season well. Add about a quarter of the whites to the yolks and stir in, then fold in the rest of the whites.

2. Heat the butter in a non-stick pan frying pan. Add the omelette mixture and cook for 2-3 mins, until lightly set.

3. Sprinkle with parsley and cheese, and let the cheese melt a bit. Fold the omelette over and slide it out on to a plate. Cut in half for serving, perhaps with fried tomatoes and wilted spinach.

EGGS BENEDICT This delicious dish is a British breakfast classic - eggs Benedict is perfect for a weekend brunch or weekday lunch.

Ingredients 4 large quality eggs 4 slices ham buttered toast to serve 45ml (3tbsp) white wine vinegar 75g (3oz) butter, melted 2 large quality egg yolks Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method 1. To make the sauce, place the vinegar in a small pan and simmer until reduced by half. Place the egg yolks and vinegar in a small heatproof bowl and set it over a pan of gently simmering water. Whisk the egg yolks until the mixture is thick enough to leave a ribbon trail when the whisk is lifted.

Gradually whisk in the butter until the mixture has thickened. Season to taste. Remove the bowl from the heat. And set aside.

2. To complete, pour 5cm/2in water in a large frying pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Carefully crack the eggs into

150g (5oz) self-raising flour Pinch of salt 175ml (6fl oz) milk 30g (1oz) butter 1tbsp golden syrup 125g (4oz) blueberries Oil for frying Golden syrup, to serve

Method 1. To make the pancake batter, tip the flour into a bowl and stir in the salt. Gradually whisk in the milk to give a smooth batter. Warm together the butter and golden syrup until the butter has melted, and then beat into the batter.

Stir in the blueberries.

2. Heat a frying-pan. Grease the base of the pan sparingly, using a sheet of kitchen paper dipped in oil. Spoon tablespoons of mixture on to the base of the frying-pan and spread them out to about 6-7cm (2½-3in) in diameter.

Cook for about a minute, then turn over and cook for about 30 seconds longer or until both sides are a light golden colour.

3. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter.

4. Serve pancakes with extra golden syrup drizzled over them.

MUFFINS WITH SMOKED SALMON This is a quick and healthy way to start the day, guaranteed to keep you going 'til lunch.

Ingredients 2 wholemeal English muffins 4tbsp soya plain yogurt

50g (2oz) oats 6 tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt 1 tbsp honey 100g (4oz) blueberries

Method 1.Toast the oats by dry frying them in a frying pan for 1-2 mins until golden.

2. Mix together the yogurt and honey and place half in sundae or wine glasses.

3. Then sprinkle half the toasted oats into the glasses. Top with half the blueberries then repeat the layers.

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SKINSATIONAL! Dermalogica – the route to personal perfection

HERE at Medaesthetics we always try to be at the leading edge of the best treatments and products available for our clients’ use.

We are proud to announce that we have now introduced the Dermalogica range of Treatments and Skin Care products.

Dermalogica was first launched in 1986 by the American Dermal Institute and has delivered innovation through real research, real ingredients that are botanical and pure and consistently produce real results.

Our products and treatments offer targeted results and the latest advances in skin analysis provide you with treatments specifically designed to address your personal skin concerns.

Our trained therapists will use a system

of skin mapping to analyse each individual’s skin and this gives the therapist an objective view of their client’s skin and any underlying health issues that might be affecting it.

D e r m a l o g i c a Professional Skin Therapists are among the best trained in the industry, and have postgraduate certification from The International Dermal Institute. No one knows Dermalogica products better: In the hands of a

professional Dermalogica products transform into powerful weapons against your biggest concerns!

All treatments and consultations are carried out in our modern and bright consulting rooms which have been decorated with thought and care the same thought and care that we like to lavish on our clients. Our clinic meets all the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

You can always be assured of a friendly, professional welcome from all our staff and a true team approach to put you at ease and answer any questions you may have regarding any of our treatments or products.

Dermalogica products are never tested on animals.

Call today for your complementary Face M a p p i n g Appointment.

The heath benefits of Ginseng The herb known as ginseng is native to the harsh conditions of Siberia, as well as to many parts of the Asian continent, and it has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. For centuries, ginseng has been used as an energy tonic by the Chinese, who continue to use it for this purpose even today. In the western world, ginseng is being studied for a number of purposes, from treating stress to increasing levels of alertness and mental clarity.

Many studies have shown that ginseng is able to reduce levels of stress in both men and women. In many clinical studies of the herb’s effects, those taking regular ginseng supplements were able to withstand higher levels of emotional and physical stress than those who had never taken the herb. In addition to its traditional role as stress fighter, ginseng has shown great promise at reducing fatigue, increasing memory and even fighting off colds, flu and other infections.

The herb we know as ginseng contains a number of compounds which seem to be unique to this plant. Many of these unique elements seem to have a strong effect on

the adrenal glands, which rest on the top of the kidneys. The function of the adrenal glands is to secrete hormones which are used to ward off both physical and emotional stress. Scientists believe that it is this effect on the adrenal glands that is responsible for the stress fighting power of ginseng.

Ginseng is also one of the few herbs that have shown promise in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome.

This condition has puzzled doctors for decades, and there is no widely accepted treatment for the overwhelming fatigue that typifies the condition. However, those suffering from CFS often report an improvement in their symptoms after taking regular ginseng supplements.

Ginseng is one of the most widely available of all herbal supplements, and one of the most commercially produced. It is important, therefore, for those shopping for a ginseng supplement to choose one made with the highest quality ingredients. It is also important to look for a ginseng supplement which has been processed as little as possible, as excessive processing is thought to reduce the effectiveness of herbal products.

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THE MEMORY MAZE Q

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I have never had a good memory, and always struggled to remember people’s names and where I put things down. But it seems to have become a lot worse in the past year. Even though I am 72, I do not want to put it down to old age because my wife, who is a year older, does not seem to have the same problem. What can I do to improve my memory?

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There are a number of steps you can start to take to improve your memory.

Activities that stimulate the brain such as crossword puzzles and Sudoku have been scientifically demonstrated to improve brain health. Sudoku requires players to identify patterns, and by doing so improves the short term memory. Simple physical exercises stimulate the body and in-turn the brain. A healthy diet also has a positive effect on brain function and memory. The B vitamins improve memory by creating a protective shield around the neurons in the brain, as well as neutralising toxins that are harmful to nerve cells. Antioxidants such as Vitamin A, E and phytonutrients found in tea and coloured fruits mop up free radicals (toxins) that destroy brain tissue, causing memory problems. Omega 3 fatty acid is equally an important anti-oxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties that improve brain function.

Furthermore, there are natural plant extracts and supplements that have been studied and found very effective for maintaining proper brain health. Ginkgo Biloba is a tree native to China and studies have demonstrated how it increases blood flow to the brain resulting in improved mental function.

However there are a lot of substandard preparations of Ginkgo Biloba available in

the shops and so it is important you watch what you buy. The most exciting supplement recently available for improving brain function is a type of B vitamin known as PQQ (pyrrolloquinoline). It has been studied and found to support healthy brain function including high end mental processing in elderly adults.

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My grandson is 13 years old, and suffers from a severe form of acne. Over the years he has been treated with so many different things- antibiotics, creams and lotions, none of which has helped him. I will be grateful for any advice you can give.

The first step in acne treatment is to maintain very strict facial hygiene. Your grandson needs to understand how certain kinds of bacteria and foreign substances can worsen acne. Steps to take include making a conscious effort not to touch the face, and washing the face at least twice a day with a natural soap, perhaps one made with olive oil. However acne is now known to be caused by oxidative stress due to low levels of antioxidants. A study conducted showed how low levels of antioxidants such as vitamins A and E were found to play a significant role in the origin as well as the aggravation of acne. A lack of antioxidants leaves the body exposed to toxins known as free radicals that cause inflammation. The body becomes contaminated with free radicals when it is exposed to chemicals and plastics in the environment. A good preventative measure against acne is to reduce the use of synthetic or chemical household and personal products. This is easier said than done, considering that plastics are everywhere and inescapable. Pycnogenol is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties known to cure acne. And so an effective remedy for acne will be a combination of Vitamins A, E and Pycnogenol in the correct dosage.

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A friend of mine recommended lutein after I was diagnosed with cataracts.

What do you think?

There is scientific evidence to believe that lutein can be beneficial to the eyes.

Carotenoids such as lutein are very important antioxidants that play a role in the retina to protect it against harmful chemicals and radiation which have been linked to cataracts. And so it may be a good idea to take lutein. However, even though lutein is sold as a supplement, my advice to you will be to see your doctor before you start taking it.

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My husband, who is a fit 68 year old, has been complaining over the last two months of a clicking in one of his knees. This happens when walking and as we have two dogs this is done twice daily.

It is not painful just the clicking and he has been wearing an elastic support during the daytime - is this advisable and can you shed any light onto it.

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Knee clicking or other cracks and noises can be common in physically fit people like your husband. When not associated with pain as in his case, it can be due to the soft tissues in the knee moving against bone or when the bones of the knee come close together. This occurs because of a tightness of the band around the soft tissues of the knee or a weakness of certain muscle groups around the knee. Most times this condition resolves on its own or remains so without causing any problems. I do not think an elastic support is such a good idea unless it provides some other form of relief. In any case I think the opinion of a sports instructor or physiotherapist will also prove very useful to you.

A PEEP INTO GENETICALLY MODIFIED (GM) FOODS GENETICALLY modified foods are those that have a foreign gene inserted into their genetic code or DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid).

DNA is found in every living thing and contains information needed to express life. Hence GM foods are those that have an altered genetic make-up, one completely unnatural and different from the natural crop.

The process of genetically modifying food is described as genetic engineering; however this is a misnomer as nothing can be further from the truth. The term engineering gives an impression of an understanding of the mechanisms taking place, and this is just not the case with GM foods which are created through a series of random trials and errors until the desired end product is achieved. In a nut shell, here is how the GM corn approved by the EU and first grown in Spain was created. This crop was developed as a resistant variety to the insect pest,

DR MACHI MANNU’S ADVICE CLINIC Email your questions and comments to machimannu@gmail.com

corn borer. A promoter is first inserted into the DNA of the corn plant. This promoter is usually a virus intended to keep the desired gene permanently turned-on. And in the case of the GM corn, the desired gene known as transgene is from a bacteria belonging to the same family known to cause food poisoning and the deadly anthrax.

This bacterium produces a toxin that kills pests including the larva of butterflies and moths by causing their stomachs to explode. When inserted into corn, it turns the plant into a living pesticide factory. It is important to realise that plants evolved hundreds of millions of years even before animals, and these viruses and bacteria have never been in the human food chain until now.

Since the first genetically modified food, a tomato plant was commercially sold to the

public in 1994; several dozen scientific and medical studies have shown their disruptive and deadly effects on the human body and environment. A human feeding trial study confirmed that the bacterial transgenes from soy burgers and soy milkshake were transferred to bacteria in the digestive tract after only one meal. This has led researchers to conclude that the transfer has the potential to create super resistant diseases that cannot be treated with antibiotics. In addition, another study showed that rats fed GM potatoes developed smaller brains, livers and testicles. They also showed evidence of damaged immune system, digestive problems and signs of cancer. According to a UK research group, allergies rocketed 50% the first time soy was imported from the US. And the picture gets

even uglier.

If the so called promoters inserted into DNA to keep the transgene permanently turned on were to transfer to harmless bacteria found in the human body, the result may be far more deadly.

These promoters can unintentionally switch on naturally occurring genes causing them to pump out toxic proteins. Some scientists also believe that promoters have the potential to cause increased cell growth ultimately leading to cancer. We

are told that GM foods are necessary to feed the ever growing human population, however this argument is deeply flawed. A few days ago a government publication announced that Americans throw away 165 billion dollars’ worth of food.

Furthermore, The United Nations also confirms that close to half of all food produced worldwide are wasted after production. Quite clearly the food shortages that plague the world are due to poor distribution and not production.

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RICHARD CAVENDER

Bluemoon Solutions www.bluemoonsolutions.es

BlueMoon Solutions is the computer and IT services company on the Costa Blanca, they provide quality computer services at realistic prices and specialise in working with home users and small businesses.

Richard moved to Spain seven years ago having left his management background behind in the UK and decided to use his IT skills to help home users and small businesses with their PC problems. Now a relaxed 'computer man' he is out and about in the Spanish sun every day, making house and shop calls and using his vast experience and qualifications to (usually) sort out the problem there and then. Computers are his hobby as well as his work so don’t be surprised to get an answer to your email in the early hours!

ADVICE: Peita was having problems getting the right set- ADVICE: Scott phoned and wanted to know how to contings selected for sound and microphone within Skype nect her laptop to her TV so that she could watch DVD’s

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Hi, we cannot hear our friends on Skype without the headphone/microphone plugged in, can you help please?

Hi Peita, this is a common problem with Skype users and usually occurs when the wrong settings are selected within the Skype options.

You can check your settings and modify them if necessary by doing the following…

1. Disconnect any headphones you have plugged into your laptop.

Hi Richard, I have a laptop that is 6 months old and a TV that is just over a year old and I want to know whether I can connect the two together to watch DVD movies – I don’t have a separate DVD player you see and the screen on the laptop is just too small to fully enjoy the films.

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2. Open up Skype by double clicking on its icon 3. Click Tools, Options to open up the options screen 4. Click Audio Settings and the following screen will be displayed 5. Click on the arrow to the right of Microphone and you may have a number of microphones to choose from, select each one individually until you see the volume bar (green squares under the Microphone settings) increase with the background noise.

6. Click on the arrow to the right of the Speakers and you may have a number of speaker options, if you do select each one individually and then click on the green circle with the white triangle in it to the right of the speaker name – when you hear sound you have the correct one selected.

ADVICE: John wanted advice with a Java Update message he kept receiving Hi Richard, love the help page, I read it every week! I wondered whether you could help me with a message I keep receiving on my computer every time it boots up?

It says Java update available, click here to update. What is Java? Should I update it?

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7. Click Save once you have the correct Microphone and Speaker selected.

office@bluemoonsolutions.es www.bluemoonsolutions.es Mobile: 655 044 970

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Hi Scott, yes you almost certainly can, there are two ways in which you can do this (the old way and the new way!), first the “Old Way” on your laptop you will see a VGA port (it’s a series of 15 holes in 3 rows and is usually blue), you will have the same on your TV and using these two ports you can get the video from your laptop to your TV, to get the sound from your laptop you will need to look for a headphone socket, plug an audio cable in there and into the same port on the TV (sometimes they have a “jack” plug on the TV side and sometimes they have two “phono” sockets, just get a cable that will suit your situation. The “New Way” pre-supposes that you have HDMI on your TV (almost certainly) and on your laptop (not as certain), is you do then you can buy a HDMI cable and this one cable will take both the video and sound from your laptop over to your TV.

Office: 902 906 200

Don’t forget you can follow me on twitter @bluemoonspain Alternatively why don’t you sign up for my newsletter. You can do this by going to:www.bluemoonsolutions.es and fill in the form that is on any page except the front page.

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Hi John, Java is a “client side” application, what that means is it’s a piece of software that sits on your computer and is utilised by some websites, usually the ones that have pretty animation or moving graphics and with regards to updates, yes you should wherever possible update Java on your computer.

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GLUTENS FOR MY husband and I have been living on the Costa Blanca for nearly six years and, yes, we love the climate - though August can be a bit excessive.

But my main problem is that I have coeliac disease, which can be quite a pain as it’s hard to buy food that is gluten free. Mercadona seems to be the only supermarket with many items listed sin gluten - mainly the Hacendado brand.

Living here with this glorious weather, we tend to eat out more often more than we would in the U.K. The problem is that not many restaurants do gluten-free meals. I have managed to find some that will cater for coeliacs like me and have listed them at the end of this article.

But we need more as I am convinced there are many other sufferers in the local Natural expat community. gluten-free Like everyone else, we foods want to be able to enjoy eating out with our partners and not worry whether we are going to be ill as a result.

But precious few chefs will go that extra mile to cater for us.

The UK has the same problem – over there, restaurants that will cater for coeliacs are few and far between.

When I lived in England, the main topic of the Coeliac Society surveys was eating out. People wanted more information on the all-toorare restaurants that cater for us.

There is no cure for coeliac disease but a diet without gluten can help immensely Many people suffer from surgical investigation/surgery and is the only way forward. food allergies. Wheat or milk and strong stabilising drugs. I Knowledge and understanding is important as intolerant, the list is endless am now allergic to antibiotics other conditions go hand in and as we get older these which complicates things hand with it, even rare can- things raise their ugly heads even more.

I have been to many cers. So being more vigilant and make us really ill.

Wheat, rye, barley and restaurants and been told, and sticking to the glutenfree diet is essential because oats are not allowed in a yes, that’s gluten free. But if you don’t, there are always coeliac’s diet and straying after eating the food and feelconsequences. And don’t I from those rules can some- ing ill I know it wasn’t.

I don’t think some chefs know it! times lead to hospitalisation, have any idea how sick you can be from eating gluten or how long it takes to leave COELIAC DISEASE is an auto-immune digestive dis- your body. So if I’m unsure I ease that may affect children and adults. It hampers a stick to plain meat/fish and person’s ability to eat certain foods that contain gluten, salad/vegetables when eata protein in certain grains. When people with Coeliac ing out.

Disease eat gluten, an immune-mediated toxic reaction In Los Montesinos, where I occurs and destroys the villi, which are hairlike protru- live, we have a health shop sions that aid the absorption of nutrients into the blood that used to have fresh stream of the small intestine. The damage causes the gluten-free bread and cakes small intestine to absorb food improperly, resulting not delivered. They can’t get it only in malnutrition but also many other problems now - if enough people were along the line. Though incurable in this day and age, interested, that could Coeliac Disease is known to be genetic. change.

WHAT IS COELIAC DISEASE?

JENNY BRADDISH laments the fact that so few restaurants cater for diners whose dietary problems mean they cannot choose from the normal menu

It is expensive but how often can we Coeliacs get to eat bread that is fresh and edible?

The only other way is to bake our own and I haven’t been able to find a Spanish equivalent of a mix for a good loaf of bread. Perhaps other coeliacs have managed to find a good Spanish make and would let me know!

Our Spanish friends obviously have to deal with this, too. When I attended an open evening for coeliacs, I was the only other nationality there. I was also amazed how many children were in attendance.

In the UK, if a child is diagnosed with Coeliac Disease and or Dermatitis Herpetiformis they are automatically tested for Thyroid Disease and Diabetes Type 1

as these also go hand in hand.

Coeliac disease is often misunderstood and taken for a food allergy. It is actually an auto-immune disease caused by intolerance to gluten.

I have been a coeliac for

15 years. I had three brothers with the same problem but didn’t really understand that much about it other than eating different bread. I didn’t realise that gluten is in most products in your kitchen cupboards and fridges - even down to stock cubes.

Two of my brothers were already diagnosed. I already had thyroid disease but also suffered the same symptoms as them - dramatic weight loss, sickness, tiredness and a poor tummy.

I saw many dieticians and I knew from their advice that the only treatment was a gluten-free diet for life. Yes, it took quite a long time to feel anything like normal again but with a lot of help from doctors in the UK I got there.

And as soon as I got home my first job was to empty my store cupboards and restock.

Then I began to understand why my brothers had taken up the cooking in their households.

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PUNISHMENT

Hey all you chefs, coeliacs like to dine out as well! has it, along with a granddaughter and one of my brother’s daughters.

If your family is affected, other members should be tested as there are many coeliacs out there that have not been diagnosed.

If you or our nearest and dearest are coeliac, what do you find the biggest problem here on the Costa Blanca? And do YOU know any restaurants that are sympathetic to sufferers?

I’d also like to hear from restaurateurs and chefs who can offer assistance and support. You can contact me on jjenny571@gmail.com Among the restaurants that I have found most helpful are: Rizzo 966718068, Christopher (Fine Dining) 965710007, Stan & Ollies, El Raso (held my birthday party there and three of us were sin gluten), Bar Catorce 966712627, Punjabi Palace 966720383 Los Montesinos, Club House Villamartin 966765298.

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HAPPY FAMILY: Jenny with husband Mick.

Right: Their grandchildren Evie, Jake and Chloe

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YOU CAN’T EVEN LICK A STAMP A gluten-free diet involves not eating anything containing grain such as wheat, barley or rye. Some grains are naturally gluten-free but are contaminated with gluten during harvesting and processing. Oats are often contaminated, so it’s best that they are eliminated as well.

Common foods that contain gluten are breads, cereals, pastas, flour, ice cream cones, spaghetti, pizza, pancakes, noodles, beer, confectionary, salad dressings, crackers, biscuits, cakes, pies, gravies, sausage, some soups and sauces (including soy sauce). Other sources of gluten include vitamins, along with some lipsticks and toothpastes - and postage stamps.

Contamination can also occur from using the same utensils or cutting boards used for normal foods.

SYMPTOMS of coeliac disease can include: l Bloating l Diarrhoea (also constipation) l Unusual stool consistency, in other words greasy stool. l Nausea and vomiting l Headaches l Muscle pain (especially in the limbs) l Pain in stomach l Weight loss l Aphthous ulcers l Hair loss l Osteoporosis The degree of sensitivity to gluten and the intensity of the symptoms vary individually. Some people only experience minor symptoms, such as stomach ache and constipation, even if they eat larger amounts of foods containing gluten. On the other hand there are sufferers who will react even to the smallest trace of gluten with severe symptoms.

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THE CHARITY SPIRIT

Sandra beats cancer – now it’s payback time!

FANCY a trip into the unknown?

Then come along and get into the spirit at a special charity Night of Clairvoyance in aid of the Davila/Grewar Family Fund on September 26.

The evening will feature Sandra Mitchell, a bundle of energy with a very mischievous sense of humour, but who takes her work as a clairvoyant very seriously.

Daughter of an English father and a Gibraltarian mother, she comes from a family of 12 children. And like her mother and grandmother, has had psychic

gifts ever since she can remember.

Today she holds seminars and workshops and is a wonderful teacher of all aspects of mediumship and relative subjects. She is also an extremely strong channel for healing and the person to contact if you have an unwanted spirit troubling you.

In 2004, Sandra was diagnosed with cancer in the form of Non Hodgkinson’s Lymphoma. Six months of treatment seemed to have cured it but in 2010 it returned with a vengeance. After undergoing a year of chemotherapy and gruelling stem-cell treatment she was once

Wonderful Whitney’s a real wail!

The Actors Studio's latest show, entitled Funny Business, was presented at San Miguel Casa de Cultura last Thursday and Friday and proved another outstanding success. David Whitney’s funny and witty sketches brought to life a series of original characters in larger than life escapades that had the audience rolling with laughter.

Whitney not only wrote the highly original and highly entertaining material but also directed the Actors Studio’s

THE OPEN FACE OF HELP

small but committed group.

The evening concluded with a presentation by Jenny Mutter from AFA Alzheimers of a Certificate of Recognition for the hard work the group has done in raising money for the charity.

The proceeds of the show will again be donated to the AFA Alzheimers Association to help with their very worthwhile work.

again told she was cured and has been clear for 18 months now.

Sandra knows she is fortunate to have been helped by stem-cell treatment, which is still in its infancy in this country.

And she wants to give something back by raising funds to keep Jose’s children together as a family following the passing of his beloved wife with cancer.

The charity Night of Clairvoyance takes place at The Baker Foundation in Playa Flamenca. It starts at 7pm prompt and admission is by ticket only, price €6 and obtainable from Lyn on 96 507 7014 or 676 650 210.

San Pedro’s so cool for the kids from the REAL heat!

By ENID WINSKILL HOW have you been coping with the heatwave this summer?

It´s very difficult, but then imagine living in the Sahara Desert where the temperature reaches 55 degrees and you are forced to stay under cover because of the burning heat, the flies and the sand which blows in your eyes, ears, nose and mouth, causing infections.

Every summer, ‘Vacaciones en Paz’ arranges to bring children to Spain for a little respite and San Pedro del Pinatar welcomed four of the children who come each year to stay with their foster families.

ADAPT Association is proud to support them and this year ADAPT members have raised and donated €2,000 for the organisation.

Some of the children have been coming for a number of years and told us that although they miss their families while they are here, they enjoy their holiday very much.

This summer they have been to the countryside, to camps and to the fairground. They like Spanish food, have made friends with Spanish children and all of them love music. The older children said that they would like to study and become doctors or teachers.

We had a lovely time when we met up at San Pedro

THE Association Help Vega Baja and the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones, headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski, are putting on an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina, San Fulgencio on Monday (September 3) from 2-4pm.

The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the local English-speaking

population. They assist with all types of problems all year round with the help of a 24-hour emergency line.

As well as giving comprehensive information, they also host a number of support groups, provide a team of hospital visitors, hire out Orthopaedic Equipment, have registers of drivers, translators, carers and so much more.

OH, THE MEMORIES! HERE they go again! The Cardenal Belluga Theatre Group start rehearsals on September 10 and will be at it until October 19, when ‘Here We Go Again’ takes the stage in San Fulgencio.

Tickets for this Night of Music and Variety will be available from Maria on 966715891.

The theme is a first half of escape to ‘Old Time Music Hall’ with the words emblazoned on a screen so no excuses for not joining in!

The second half revisits the seaside we all remember before discovering Sunny Spain. Also check out our website. www.thecardenalbellugatheatregroup.com

Marina with Nuria Mesa, the local coordinator from Vacaciones en Paz, the foster families and of course the Saharaui children who were delighted to receive bags of goodies from the members of ADAPT. Meetings of ADAPT resume at 10:30 tomorrow (September 1) at the Hogar de Pensionistas, San Pedro del Pinatar and on the first Saturday of each month following.

New members are welcome. We have a number of very interesting speakers for the near future and information about clubs and projects for 2013.

For more information see our website www.adaptsanpedro.eu or telephone Enid Winskill on 996 189 402.

Legion’s SOLO IN SEPTEMBER Rocajuna Date

50+ Solos meet for lunch on Saturday September 8 at the Chinese restaurant next to Consum supermarket off the main road to Quesada from Torrevieja -and on September 22 they will be lunching at El Raso Restaurant off the Lemon Tree Road (both events 1pm for 1.30pm). For further information and to book contact Ruth 966789063 or Anne 966786281.

Male or female, if you are on your own and would like to join us for a meal and a chat please come along and you will be made very welcome.

The only criterion is that you are over 50 years of age 50+ Solos supports a small charity that helps to assist mainly young people who have to leave the forces for various reasons and do not qualify for any payment, or do not have a family to help them. Many have psychological as well as physical problems.

THE next meeting of the Torrevieja Branch Royal British Legion will be held at the Rocajuna Bar at Punta Prima (behind Punta Marina Shopping Centre) on September 14 (6.30 for 7pm).

Following the meeting members and guests will be entertained

by Andy Jones.

Regular meetings will continue to be held at Casa Ventura and membership is open to ex-military and non-military. All are welcome and meetings are held on the second Friday of every month. For further information, contact Pauline on 966704146.

The Torrevieja Branch also have a newly formed RBL Legionnaires Bowls Club who will meet every Tuesday and Saturday (1.30 for 2.00pm) at La Siesta Bowls Club.

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SPANISH NEWS

FIREFIGHTERS IN BATTLE TO TAME MADRID INFERNO The spread along an 18-kilometer stretch of land, and was just 100 from meters Valdemaqueda, according to the mayor of the Ángel municipality, Casado.

The geography of the affected area made it difficult to fight the blaze, meaning that only methods from the air could be used.

On Monday night 150 reinforcem e n t s arrived from the Military Emergency Unit (UME), bringing the total number of soldiers working in the area to 346, of a total of 650 personnel.

PP deputy Guillermo al newspaper La Voz de Throughout the morning, Collarte has apologised for Galicia in which he also five planes from the saying he found it hard to said that during his time in THE family of Ruth and José Bretón, the two young Environment Ministry began “make ends meet” on the Congress he never bothchildren who have been missing since vanishing in battling to extinguish the combined salary of 5,100 ered to speak on behalf of euros a month he earns as his constituents.

Córdoba on October 8, said Monday that two independ- flames.

The fire is the worst seen a member of both He later retracted his ent forensic reports confirming human remains had been discovered at a property owned by the sole suspect’s in the Madrid region for Congress and Ourense city comments saying he considered himself fortunate, decades, razing 2,000 council in Galicia. parents had left them “devastated.”

Collarte stirred up public and that his comments The children’s father, José hectares. The evidence Bretón, has been in preventive cus- suggests that the fire was anger with his comments were not meant to be taken in an interview with region- literally. tody since October 21 on suspicion started deliberately. of being involved in their disappearance. Bretón himself reported that the children had gone missing in a park in Córdoba city center.

Security camera footage confirmed that the children were in the park with Bretón that day.

More than 15 searches — involvMother, Ruth Ortiz ing dogs and ground-penetrating THE Moroccan police have rounded up tions in the forests and hills outside Melilla. radar — have been carried out at the Las Quemadillas estate since the youngsters disap- hundreds of African migrants camped out on In response, the Moroccan police raided the peared, but no trace of them was found. the hillsides outside of the Spanish enclave of area, detaining men and women, putting them On Monday it was revealed that a study ordered by the Melilla over the last week following an attempt aboard buses and taking them to the Algerian children’s mother and family was corroborated by a sec- to rush the border crossing by more than 450 border, where they will once again begin their ond report, commissioned by the government, which people, of whom around 60 made it into journey through Morocco in a bid to get into states unequivocally that teeth and bones found in the Spanish territory.

Spain. remnants of a bonfire in a plot of land owned by José The Spanish authorities said in the afterSpain has boosted security at its border Breton’s parents just days after Ruth and José disapa around were there that incident the of math between Melilla and Morocco over the last peared are those of two young children aged two and six. thousand Africans living in appalling condiweek.

THE worst wildfire to affect the Madrid region in decades was still raging out of control on Tuesday around the towns of Valdemaqueda and Robledo de Chavela.

Residents of five housing developments have so far been evacuated from the advancing flames, as well as more than 80 senior citizens from two local retirement homes. Three highways and a stretch of rail track have also been closed.

From the early hours of Tuesday morning five helicopters from the Madrid region have battled against the six separate blazes, of which the fire in Santa Catalina hill and Río Cofio were the most worrying.

Experts agree that remains found in search for Ruth and José are human

Deputy apologises for joke about his monthly salary

Immigrants rounded-up after border incident

Crumbling xx Catalonia to seek €5billion bailout THE Catalonia region is to seek a 5.023-billion-euro bailout from the central administration to meet debt maturities falling in the rest of this year, the spokesman for the regional government, Francesc Homs, said Tuesday.

Catalonia had been mulling tapping the Liquidity Regional Fund (FLA) set up by Madrid for financially regions stressed before the summer recess, and has now formally decided to do so.

Homs said that the Generalitat, as the Catalan government is known, would not accept any “political conditions” attached to the loan. Catalonia has been seeking to secure the right to raise and control its own revenues, a privilege granted to the Basque Country and Navarre.

Catalonia has also complained about what it claims is the excess burden imposed on the regions in the government’s efforts to rein in the public deficit, and has had big spending cuts in education and health imposed on it by Madrid.

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TRAGEDY OF THE WATER BABES The Sun A THIRD child died Monday after a capsized canoe horror in Scotland.

Gracie Mackay, 5, lost her fight for life in hospital after being plucked out of a loch in the Highlands.

She was one of six people in the canoe.

Ewen, 5, and his brother Jamie, 2, were airlifted to hospital with Gracie but pronounced dead. Their father Ewen was still missing on Tuesday.

Gracie’s father Garry survived along with her sister Callie, whose 500-metre swim to the shore was hailed “incredible”.

Shattered Garry collapsed at a house and screamed: “My mate’s dead and there are kids in the water.”

Lifeboats and a helicopter were scrambled as locals joined the rescue that saw Gracie plucked from the water with the two dying boys.

After hospital medics were unable to save brothers Ewen and Jamie, Gracie also lost her fight for life.

Gracie’s sister Callie, eight, was also plunged into the water as the craft capsized — but managed to swim with their dad to shore. Amazed coastguard chief Peter Godding described her survival as “pretty incredible”.

Ann said: “She was such a brave little girl. All her feet and her legs were cut.

“She was shivering and completely exhausted. I put a big woolly dressing gown on her and wrapped her in blankets.” The distraught family of Ewen and Jamie described them as “beautiful little boys”.

Survivor ... Callie, eight, and tragic sister Gracie, five

He is out there somewhere...

Daily Mirror THE family of a student who vanished on holiday seven years ago are convinced he is still alive.

Steve Cook, 20, failed to return after a bar crawl with pals in Malia, Crete.

He was last seen asking for directions back to his hotel on August 31, 2005.

His family are clinging to the theory he suffered a loss of memory – probably after a fall or attack – that has left him unsure of who he is.

Parents Norman and Pat have received garbled or silent phone calls they think could

have been their son pleading for help. One was traced to Dusseldorf, others to Libya.

The family, from Cheshire, have also been given hope by a van driver who gave a lift to a hitch-hiker said to have looked like the popular Liverpool University student.

Brother Chris said: “The driver said he looked a lot like Steve and even described a mole on his face which is not on any of the posters we’ve had handed round on the island.

“We couldn’t take this lead any further unfortunately. But we really do believe he is out there somewhere.”

Police have released a pho-

tograph using computer technology to show what Steve would look like at the age of 27.

Ex-pats in Crete still hand out pictures of the Liverpool football fan in the hope of finding him.

BUNGLING Olympics security firm G4S has admitted it lost around £50million thanks to its Games failures.

The company is carrying out an internal review after failing to provide all of the 10,400 contracted guards for London 2012.

The shambles meant the Government was forced to ask the Army to step in at the last minute.

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G4S FAILURE COSTS £50m delivered 83 per cent of contracted shifts and that it was confident the Paralympic Games would be fully staffed with a security workforce.

“Clearly it is a big setback and we need to rebuild the brand over the coming months and years.”

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Friday,December August 31, 2012 Friday, 16, 2011

NO MORE RED LIGHTS! EVER thought that every set of traffic lights were set to get in your way? Well there is hope for drivers, that one day, all will be green.

Instead of wasting precious fuel every time they pull away from a set of lights, motorists could wizz through without interruption.

Following a series of trials, Scientists at MIT have shown that all this could be possible if they were told how fast they should go to avoid the dreaded red lights.

By fitting a mobile phone to car dashboards and using the inbuilt camera, the phone takes pictures of lights and the captured image is fed to a computer which analyses the pictures and decides when they change to the magic green.

As soon as the picture is taken, the computer can calculate the ideal speed to avoid being held up by a red light. This is transmitted back to the phone screen and displayed for the motorist.

The trials have been fairly successful,

with at worst, the computer being a second out predicting when the lights would change.

The scientists also toyed with developing an application which would advise motorists how fast to go to beat the light, but decided not to pursue that avenue.

It is hoped that this technology could become a part of satellite navigation units which already have features to warn motorists of traffic jams and advise if they are exceeding the speed limit on a specific road.

COMFORTS OR BASICS?

In a recent survey undertaken by the AA, the vast majority of drivers would be happy for car makers to ditch optional extras in return for better basic features.

71% of motorists would give up heated seats and it would seem that most miss having two reversing lights and a temperature gauge.

Having two reversing lights makes it much easier to reverse down a dark nar-

row lane for example, and a temperature gauge can indicate when the engine is struggling or in trouble.

70% of the 21,000 people surveyed said they would forgo an electric parking brake, 66% wouldn’t miss electric seat adjustment and 56% said they could do without rain-sensing wipers.

Women are more willing to sacrifice the creature comforts whereas men want parking sensors, cruise control and much much more!

CHEAP RUNAROUND?

The car above is worth a cool £7 million...

The above Ferrari California 250 LWB Spider Competizione was built

in 1960 and sold at a California auction last week, which also included McLarens, Bentley’s and a few other Ferrari’s, to an anonymous collector for the mind boggling sum of £7 million!

Sadly, he could only afford the one!

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CODE CRACKER Code Cracker is a crossword puzzle with no clues; instead, every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number. In this week’s puzzle, 7 represents Q and 23 represents V, when these letters have been entered throughout the puzzle, you should have enough information to start guessing words and discovering other letters.

QUICKIE

DOUBLE CROSS-WORD Solve the Double Cross-Word puzzle using either the standard or cryptic clues, the answers are exactly the same.

CRYTPIC CLUES Across 1 There’s nothing before those mountains, old fruit (7) 5 Blow as in wet concoction (5) 8 Religious ceremony could be ace (7) 9 Theatre gates open (5) 10 Secret Chinese organisation by a Pacific island (5) 11 Grunt in distress about using a lathe (7) 12 Transform palest artist’s medium (6) 14 The capital is wild and free (6) 17 Vagrant the French walk all over (7) 19 Go after, as in revolutionary (5) 22 A levy for a coral island (5) 23 Organised crime detected in motoring organisation in the States (7) 24 The French note the French spoon (5) 25 Streets confused the examiners (7)

Down 1 In the beginning, it’s where a working actor should be (5) 2 Protective clothing with strings attached? (5) 3 Pull a face, seeing depressing card (7) 4 Good men digest small Scottish bonbons (6) 5 Tangled wires are smarter (5) 6 Less salubrious fish I follow with a little ruler (7) 7 Deem Reg wrong to have come out (7) 12 Mine’s on decline that’s the hidden danger (7) 13 Collapsed house of cards without crush for shellfish (7) 15 Crashed her cars for bowmen (7) 16 Deviate from French role (6) 18 Heart throb’s bean (5) 20 Being nimble, I get a leg around (5) 21 Seam bowling caught 10 in Tests (5)

STANDARD CLUES

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Complete the crossword grid by using the given words:

2 letter words Be Ma Of Us 3 letter words Act Ago Ale Are Axe Bad Bat Bra Den Duo Eat Eft Ess

Eve Get Her Lip Lot Nut Oat Oft Pen Per Sag Sap Set Spa Ten Tut Use 4 letter words Able Afar

Aide Aloe Belt Cage Cast Cold East Else Free Gibe Gulf Hand Herb Lens Loss Mass Oats Past Pelt Sips Site

Snob Sobs Sold Sole Sore Soup Sour Spas Stye Taps Tent 5 letter words Arena Baton Beaux Cease Crane Evens Heart Latte

Oboes Sales Sepia Tenet 6 letter words Absurd Caress Caster Harass Settee Treble 7 letter words Bastion Layouts 8 letter words Reassess Sunshine

SPANISH-ENGLISH CROSSWORD Improve your Spanish - clues in Spanish, answers in English or vice versa.

Across

Across 1 Fake (4) 3 Part of bed (8) 9 Aerial (7) 10 Relating to birth (5) 11 Meat pie filled with meat and vegetables (7,5) 13 Relating to wolves (6) 15 Amount of light reflected from an object in space (6) 17 Unintentional error revealing subconscious feelings (8,4) 20 Expression (5) 21 Sample (7) 22 Anguish (8) 23 A smaller amount (4)

Down 1 Hardly (8) 2 Communion table (5) 4 Indifference (6) 5 Cowboy’s wide-brimmed head-wear (3-6,3) 6 Give the right to (7) 7 Transaction (4) 8 Period of unusually warm weather in the autumn (6,6) 12 Squeeze together (8) 14 Allows (7) 16 Arm muscles (6) 18 Backslide (5) 19 Stick to firmly (4)

Last weeks Solution Across: 1 Backlog, 5 Froze, 8 Tetanus, 9 Cairo, 10 Horde, 11 Ecstasy, 12 Salute, 14 Rabies, 17 Arrange, 19 Fetch, 22 Twerp, 23 Trivial, 24 Royal, 25 Cutlery.

Down: 1 Botch, 2 Cater, 3 Lenient, 4 Gasket, 5 Focus, 6 Origami, 7 Eponyms, 12 Scatter, 13 Larceny, 15 Afflict, 16 Hectic, 18 Nepal, 20 Tripe, 21 Holly.

Scribble Pad

1 Beginning (5) 1 Citrus fruits (7) 2 Pinafore (5) 5 Squander (5) 3 Distortion of the face (7) 8 Employment (7) 4 Candies (6) 9 Phase (5) 5 More discerning (5) 10 Country in the South Pacific (5) 6 More suspect (7) 11 Revolving (7) 7 Came out (7) 12 Soft-hued (6) 12 Hidden danger (7) 14 Spanish capital (6) 13 Shellfish (7) 17 Tread roughly under foot (7) 15 Bowmen (7) 19 Go after (5) 16 Leave (6) 22 Coral reef (5) 18 Heartbeat (5) 23 USA (7) 20 Nimble (5) 24 Large, deep spoon (5) 25 Examiners (7) 21 Tests (5) Last weeks Solution Across: 7 Banana, 8 Assent, 9 Kept, 10 Nitrogen, 11 Schemes, 13 Depot, 15 Bagel, 17 Vacated, 20 Increase, 21 Lame, 23 Facile, 24 Averse.

Down: 1 Made, 2 Rattle, 3 Daunted, 4 Darts, 5 Ashore, 6 Antelope, 12 Chainsaw, 14 Lateral, 16 Earwig, 18 Allies, 19 Water, 22 Miss.

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1 Costilla (3) 3 Ghosts (9) 8 Asientos (muebles) (5) 9 Artículo (7) 10 Para (indicando finalidad, uso) (3) 11 Ready (5) 12 Camiones (7) 13 Place (5) 15 Semillas (5) 18 To shiver (with cold) (7) 20 Lesson (5) 22 Absent-minded (3) 23 Inútil (7) 24 Sobrina (5) 25 Pulseras (9) 26 Alguno (3)

1 Resultados (7) 2 Alubias (5) 3 Phosphorus (match) (7) 4 Casi (indicando aproximación) (6) 5 Author (5) 6 Máquina (7) 7 Cobertizos (para animales, herramientas) (5) 14 Card (greetings card, visiting card etc) (7) 15 Segundos (7) 16 Paisaje (vista) (7) 17 Sad (unhappy) (6) 18 Pulgar (5) 19 Thirteen (5) 21 Bee (5)

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Friday, August 31, 2012 Across 1 Which famous Irish thoroughbred won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1964, 1965 and 1966? (5) 4 See 1 Down 9 In the Christian Church, what name is given to a district under the pastoral care of a bishop? (7) 10 Which word, used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana, describes a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake? (5) 11 By what other name are 'flying saucers' also known?

(4) 12 The name of which ornamented staff carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty, is derived from the Greek for 'lean on'? (7) 13 By what first name was the First Lady of the US from 1969 to 1974, usually known? (3) 14 What is the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet? (4) 16 Allium porrum is the botanical name of which plant with a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves, that

is used in cooking? (4) 18 After water, which is the most widely consumed beverage in the world? (3) 20 Dog, factory, penny, steam and tin can all precede which word? (7) 21 The 1952 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VI Olympic Winter Games, took place in which city? (4) 24 What surname is shared

by American comedy performer Chevy and rugby league player Rangi? (5) 25 Which London football club has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups? (7) 26 In Greek mythology, who was the goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare? (6) 27 What was the surname of the English comedian and actor, whose best known catchphrase was 'Ooh… you are awful'? (5) Down 1/4 Antic Hay (1923), Brave New World (1937) and The Doors of Perception (1954),

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were all written by which English novelist and essayist? (6,6) 2 Which industrial city in central Japan, on the island

of Honshu, was the imperial capital from 794 to 1868?

(5) 3 What was the surname of the British politician who

was prime minister of the UK from 1955 to 1957? (4) 5 What name is given to the gelatinous disc of a jellyfish, which it contracts and expands to move through the water? (8) 6 What name for a set of clothing, bedclothes and, sometimes, toiletries for a new-born child, is derived from the Old French for 'drawer'? (7) 7 Which British game show that ran on ITV between 1988 and 1997, was initially hosted by Bruce Forsyth (1988 to 1990), then by Matthew Kelly (1991 to 1995) and finally by Darren Day (1996 to 1997)? (3,3) 8 Which commercial leavening agent is used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey? (5) 13 Which building in Rome, commissioned by Marcus Agrippa as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome, was rebuilt

by Emperor Hadrian in about 126 AD? (8) 15 What name is given to

a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone? (7) 17 What is the basic monetary unit of Zambia and Malawi? (6) 18 Austin is the state capital of which US state? (5) 19 Which town within the metropolitan borough of the City of Leeds, in West Yorkshire, is, like Rome, built on seven hills: Scatcherd Hill, Dawson Hill, Daisy Hill, Chapel Hill, Hunger Hill, Troy Hill and Banks Hill? (6) 22 Edmund John Millington were the first names of which Irish poet and playwright, whose best known work was The Playboy of the Western World, first performed at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, on January 26, 1907? (5) 23 What was the surname of the American tennis player who won the US Open singles championship in 1968 and Wimbledon in 1975? (4)

SALLY’S SIMPLE SPANISH Possessives-Posesivos Match these words with their Spanish translations then find them in the wordsearch.

(Answers below)

movies/tv QUIZ

ANSWERS: 1. Margaret Rutherford 2. Mickey Rooney 3.

Piper Laurie 4. Harry Bellefonte 5. Tom - From Tom and Jerry 6. Disney's Snow White 7. Marlene Dietrich 8. John Carpenter 9. Dr No 10. The Phantom 11. Fred Astair 12.

Mortie and Ferdie 13. Joaquin Phoenix 14. Showboat 15.

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Last Week’s Solutions Code Cracker Last weeks Quiz Wordsolution Across: 1 Great Escape, 7 Add, 9 Aesop, 10 Mark Twain, 11 Ian Gillan, 12 Nails, 13 Nirvana, 15/18 Leon Uris, 20 Pandora, 23 Acorn, 24 Episcopal, 26 Aristotle, 27 Clean, 28 Amy, 29 Deerstalker.

Down: 1 Gradient, 2 Elsinore, 3 Tippi, 4 Somalia, 5 Adrenal, 6 Elton John, 7 Adagio, 8 Danish, 14 Ayr United, 16 Poop Deck, 17 Faulkner, 19 Sceptre, 20 Phineas, 21 Havana, 22 Policy, 25 Cocoa.

sus primos

mis libros

sus ruedas

nuestra mesa

tus zapatos

nuestras bebidas

tu tiempo

nuestros hijos

vuestra puerta

nuestro teléfono

vuestras tapas

su bicicleta

vuestro perro

su familia

vuestros cuadros

Empareja estas palabras para animales - Match the Spanish and English animal words You will find the answers at the bottom of the quiz.

1.mi casa, 2.mis libros, 3.tu tiempo, 4.tus zapatos, 5.su bicicleta, 6.sus ruedas, 7.nuestro teléfono, 8.nuestros hijos, 9.nuestra mesa, 10.nuestras bebidas, 11.vuestro perro, 12.vuestros cuadros, 13.vuestra puerta,

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14.vuestras tapas, 15.su familia, 16.sus primos. a.your time, b.your shoes, c.our phone, d.our children, e.your (you all) dog, f.your (you all) pictures, g.my house, h.my books, i.his/her/its/their bicycle, j.his/her/its/their wheels,

Span - Eng

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k.our table, l.our drinks, m.your (you all) door, n.your (you all) snacks, o.his/her/its/their family, p.his/her/its/their cousins.

Answers: 1g, 2h, 3a, 4b, 5i, 6j, 7c, 8d, 9k, 10l, 11e, 12f, 13m, 14n, 15o, 16p.

1. Who played Miss Marple in 6 films?

2. Joe Yule is better known as which famous actor?

3. Rosetta Jacobs became famous under what name?

4. Who was the first black entertainer to win an Emmy award?

5. Whose original name was Jasper?

6. Margie Belcher provided the body movements for which character?

7. Maria Magdelana Von Losch Beyyer is better known as who?

8. Who directed the 'Halloween' series of films?

9. What was the first James Bond film?

10. Who steals the Pink Panther in the original film?

11. Frederick Austerlitz became famous under what name?

12. Who are Mickey Mouse's nephews?

13. Who played Commodious in the Oscar winning movie Gladiator?

14. In what musical play will you find a character called Magnolia Hawks?

15. Who played 'Pink' in the movie 'The Wall'?

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TRELI ON THE TELLY Fools on Parade with ALEX TRELINSKI BBC 2’s programme scheduler is need of serious psychiatric treatment, based on the fact that only a fool would kick off a prestige drama on the Friday night of a UK Bank Holiday weekend, with many people missing out on an utter treat.

Add the fact that it was the brilliant playwright Tom Stoppard doing some rare TV work for the BBC and that it starred golden boy Benedict Cumberbatch, and you are left wondering why this wasn’t left on the shelf for a big roll-out in the autumn.

Parade’s End is adapted

by Stoppard from four novels written by Ford Madox Ford, and is a pre-Great War tale about a bunch of weird Edwardians. I’ve never heard of the books before, but the Stoppard/Cumberbatch combination was good enough

for me to tune in, and I was not disappointed.

Cumberbatch plays a civil servant who has a bit of nookie with a woman in a railway carriage, who then finds herself up the duff, and so he does the right thing by marrying her. They don’t really love each other, and so cue all kinds of distractions and the most entertaining collection of eccentric characters to be packed into an

hour for a long time.

There was no expense spared in any part of the first episode, and I can’t wait for the quirkiness to continue for the next four weeks.

Let me welcome, if that‘s the right word, a genuine rival to The Royal Bodyguard for the comedy dud of the year. It’s called Citizen Khan. Screened by BBC1 on Monday night, it’s set around a Brummie Asian

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family, with a parade of dreadful lines and situations that reminded me of the hopeless Mind Your Language from the 70s. I’d willingly stuff a Bhaji up my unmentionable and drink a pint of Vindaloo sauce, rather than return for a second helping of this dross.

I’m convinced that this was only produced for a few equal opportunities boxes to be ticked by people in appro-

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Horoscopes Aries March 21 - April 19 Small shrubberys and bushes offering berry fruits will draw you into the outdoors after thursday, and may indirectly encourage you to start reading raunchy late 19th century fiction involving Ladies of the Manor and their hunky game keepers who chop wood with their shirts off. This week learn a Maori Haka to scare off innocent passers by

Taurus April 20 - May 20 A favorite pair of socks that you thought you had lost will reappear in mysterious circumstances this week. This week your tune to hum, whistle or drum your fingers to, will be any David Cassidy tune from 1972. A frisky Neptune could lead to an entertaining obstacle when driving on the Highway after Tuesday.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 Avoid bean bags, on which there is an Orange grade advisory for this and next week. If you must sit in one, do not consume drinks or foods that crumble erratically, and never sit in one outside even if the weather seems to encourage you. The planets suggest that you learn to hum, or whistle, a traditional Austrian slap dance favorite

Cancer June 21 - July 22 Do not become downhearted, even if the odds do look completely hopeless. If you find yourself outnumbered in a street fight, best to curb your Canceronian impulse of fighting everyone at once, choosing to pick your foe off one at a time in a snazzy martial arts movie type way. A chaotic month but one which will ultimately provide more answers than questions.

priate authority, and for them to get a pat on the back. Just check out instead the current repeats of Miranda or Mrs Brown’s Boys for some proper “laugh out loud” comedy.

By the way, the BBC idiot scheduler was back in business, as Citizen Khan was then unbelievably repeated one day later on the same channel in a time slot that was just half an hour later.

There was no BBC 2 repeat at all for Parade’s End and it leaves you utterly speechless in working out some of the thought processes at the world’s best broadcaster.

Lorraine Kelly and Aled Jones start their new double act presenting ITV 1’s Daybreak show this Monday morning. What a perfect excuse not to set the alarm clock whilst pondering on ITV’s desperation in bringing back Kelly to the role that she had when TV AM was unfairly axed nearly 21 years ago!

Channel Five’s delightful American fantasy show, Once Upon a Time fin-

ished its first series amidst a cloud of dark pink dust released by naughty old Rumpelstiltskin, just as all the characters in Storybrooke had been freed from the curse created by the Wicked Queen. Five haven’t wasted any time by making sure that they now have an exclusive first run deal on this show which from starting well, has just got better and better. It’s a very rare example of a high quality family drama and my only worry is about the second series maintaining the high standards that have been set. But that is a nice concern!

Full marks to Channel Four over their recent Funny Fortnight. The network really pushed out the boat with loads of new ideas mixed in with old favourites doing their standup shows. It was fun watching Lee Evans and Frankie Boyle letting rip on stage without a single care in the world over who they’d upset.

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By Pandora Leo July 23 - August 22 Your career path looks to be secure, finally, after much ambivalence at work.

Well done, you have worked hard, and it is now time for you to take a well earned break... You will find yourself helplessly singing a range of news themes - try to adjust your legendarily loud-volumed Leo tendency to suit your vacation surroundings when doing this.

Virgo August 23 - September 22 Any of the methods of colonic irrigation are well starred, although, given a choice, best to favor the flexible plastic pipe approach and choose the most sympathetic looking person in control of the water pressure. This week the stars all agree that the best tune to hum will be any Frank Sinatra song.

Libra September 23 - October 22 A dream involving cartoon character Droopy, a carrot on a stick and a box of Acme Cement is not likely to be made clear to you this week, despite your desperate calls to a night time radio chat show. This week the stars insist that you hum 'Always look on the bright side of life.' (There are dance steps to this song, it is not essential that you learn them.)

Scorpio October 23 - November 21 An argument will erupt around the 17th with a person who hears only the exact opposite of everything you say. Do not, under any circumstances, reverse your argument to make that person understand if there is any possibility you could be overheard by a third party who will then enter into a seemingly endless triple-pronged argument leading on to a 1970's-style situation-comedy argument..

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 Your joy of life will be continually hampered by the very same Plutonian interference which made last week sizzle with disappointment. There's not much that can be done, apart from to continue your embargo on eggs and any other food item which comes out of an animal's bottom. A chance meeting involving (in some way) a fish with tentacles will force you to question the random nature of the universe

Capricorn December 22 - January 19 A small fish, that was absentmindedly swimming in a tropical fish tank, will be startled by you as you run past it in a hurry on Monday. This incident will provide inspiration to a songwriter who will one day make the world sing at your expense. Your Capricornian competitive streak is set to make life slightly more exciting.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18 This week your tune to hum or whistle should be chosen from Elton John or Rod Stewart's back catalogue. Under no circumstances take your favored hit from David Bowie as Uranus seeks solice in a momentary defibuliratory arrangement with itself. It is a cosmic joke that, as an Aquarian, you are pretty good with water...

Pisces February 19 - March 20 You will leave a tongue twister half finished this week following a complicated confusion involving a hat, a pot plant and miscellaneous juggling objects, some of which are on fire.

A choking fit will leave you dazed and reluctant to eat fish again for the next three months.

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The League Cup Show Holiday Weatherview Countryfile June Brown Doorstep Crime 999 Real Rescues Asia Business Report Sport Today BBC World News HARDtalk BBC News World Business Report BBC News Breakfast Heir Hunters Homes Under the Hammer BBC News; Weather Saints and Scroungers Cash in the Attic BBC News; Weather Bargain Hunt BBC News; Weather Regional News and Weather Doctors Escape to the Country BBC News; Weather Deadly 60 Splatalot Shaun the Sheep Wingin' It Blue Peter Newsround Pointless BBC News Weather Regional News Programmes The One Show BBC News; Regional News EastEnders Miranda In with the Flynns Mrs Brown's Boys BBC News Regional News and Weather Would I Lie to You?

00:20 The Rob Brydon Show 00:50 James May's Things You Need to Know 01:20 The Culture Show 01:50 HARDtalk 02:00 Newsday 02:30 Asia Business Report 02:45 Sport Today 03:00 BBC World News 03:30 Asia Business Report 03:45 Sport Today 04:00 BBC World News 04:30 Asia Business Report 04:45 Sport Today

05:00 BBC World News 05:30 Close 07:00 Guess with Jess 07:10 Louie 07:20 Wibbly Pig 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:40 Chuggington 07:50 Rastamouse 08:00 Barney's Latin America 08:30 League of Super Evil 08:40 Frankenstein's Cat 08:50 Arthur 09:15 OOglies 09:30 Nina and the Neurons 09:45 Baby Jake 10:00 Tinga Tinga Tales 10:10 Little Charley Bear 10:20 Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:30 Bob the Builder 10:40 The Koala Brothers 10:50 Lunar Jim 11:00 Octonauts: Creature Reports 11:05 Kerwhizz 11:30 Driver Dan's Story Train 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Coast 13:20 To Buy or Not to Buy 13:50 The Spiral Staircase 15:15 Weakest Link 16:00 Real Rescues 16:45 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Celebrity MasterChef 20:00 Hidcote: A Garden for All Seasons 21:00 Mastermind 21:30 Gardeners' World 22:00 Parade's End 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight

00:35 Poms in Paradise 01:05 Jackpot247 03:35 Tonight 04:00 ITV Nightscreen 05:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Let's Do Lunch with Gino & Mel 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Meridian News and Weather 15:00 Murder, She Wrote 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 Meridian Weather 17:00 Midsomer Murders 18:00 Don't Blow the Inheritance 19:00 Meridian Tonight 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 UEFA Super Cup Live 23:10 ITV News and Weather 23:40 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:45 Stay Alive

UEFA SUPER CUP LIVE Chelsea v Atletico Madrid (Kick-off 7.45pm). Coverage of the match at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, as last season's Champions League and Europa League winners contest the trophy. Chelsea defeated Bayern Munich on penalties in May to win Europe's most prestigious piece of silverware, while Atletico crushed Athletic Bilbao 3-0 to be crowned Europa League winners.

00:15 The Odyssey 00:50 A Running Jump 01:35 Ben Rushgrove 02:30 Embarrassing Bodies 03:25 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind 03:35 Apocalypse: The Second World War 04:30 Apocalypse: The Second World War 05:25 I Hate That Smile 05:30 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind 05:40 Deal or No Deal 06:35 Freshly Squeezed 07:05 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 08:00 Paralympic Games Breakfast Show 10:15 Paralympic Games 2012 13:00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:05 Paralympic Games 2012 14:00 Paralympic Games 2012 16:25 Deal or No Deal 17:25 Come Dine with Me 17:55 The Simpsons 18:25 Paralympic Games 2012 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 23:30 The Last Leg with Adam Hills

00:00 Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side 01:00 SuperCasino 04:55 HouseBusters 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 Nick's Quest 06:35 Nick's Quest 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:55 Castle Farm 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Ultimate Police Interceptors 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Pawn Stars 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Family Gathering 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Andy Bates Street Feasts 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Frontline Police 21:00 Ice Road Truckers: Deadliest Roads 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:30 Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

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September 1

00:05 Come Fly with Me 00:35 The National Lottery Friday Night Draws 00:45 EastEnders 02:40 Weatherview 02:45 The Hairy Bikers' Bakeation 03:45 Real Rescues 04:30 Click 04:45 Newswatch 05:00 BBC News 05:30 On the Road With 06:00 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 Football Focus 13:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 13:10 Formula One 15:30 Triathlon 17:00 Final Score 18:25 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 18:45 A Question of Sport 19:20 Total Wipeout 20:20 Doctor Who 21:10 The National Lottery: Secret Fortune 22:00 Casualty 22:50 BBC News; Weather 23:10 National Lottery Update

00:00 00:45 00:50 02:20 02:30 03:00 03:30 04:00 04:30

The Review Show Weather Reading Festival 2012 BBC News Click BBC News The Record Review BBC News Close

07:00 Guess with Jess 07:10 Louie 07:20 Wibbly Pig 07:30 Dipdap 07:35 Chuggington 07:45 Rastamouse 08:00 Roar 08:30 Project Parent 08:55 The Scooby-Doo Show 09:20 Dennis and Gnasher 09:30 The Slammer 10:00 Who Let the Dogs Out? 10:30 Incredible Edibles 11:00 Cop School 11:30 Splatalot 11:55 Deadly 60 Bites 12:00 Prank Patrol 12:30 Diddy Movies 12:45 MOTD Kickabout 13:05 Lorraine's Fast, Fresh and Easy Food 13:35 Sodom and Gomorrah 16:00 Ensign Pulver 17:40 Coast 18:10 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 18:55 Flog It! 19:55 Dad's Army 20:30 BBC Proms 2012 22:30 The Culture Show 23:35 TOTP2

01:20 ITV News Headlines 03:25 Deep Blue Sea 05:05 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Mini CITV 08:20 CITV 09:25 Saturday Cookbook 10:25 ITV News 10:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 11:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 12:20 The Real Housewives of New York City 13:20 The Real Housewives of New York City 14:15 ITV News and Weather 14:24 Meridian Weather 14:25 Countrywise 14:50 Dennis 16:35 Never Say Never Again 18:55 Meridian News and Weather 19:10 ITV News and Weather 19:25 New You've Been Framed!

19:55 Fool Britannia 20:25 Red or Black?

21:10 The X Factor 22:10 Red or Black?

22:55 The Jonathan Ross Show 23:55 ITV News and Weather

FOOL BRITANNIA New series. Hidden-camera show in which comedian Dom Joly unleashes a host of pranks and oddball characters on unsuspecting members of the public across the nation, as he pokes fun at what it means to be British. In the first edition, a vicar steals an ambulance and pushes an elderly lady off a bridge in the Cotswolds, tourists and locals experience Dom's `Happy to Help' booth in Oxford, Cambridge and Bath, while an overzealous health-and-safety officer causes havoc in Liverpool.

00:15 Alan Carr's Summertime Specstacular 2 02:15 The Darjeeling Limited 03:50 Mesh: The Wrong Turn 03:55 My Name Is Earl 04:15 My Name Is Earl 04:35 Happy Endings 05:00 St Elsewhere 05:45 Deal or No Deal 06:40 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 07:00 Channel 4 Presents 07:05 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 08:00 Paralympic Games Breakfast Show

10:15 Paralympic Games 2012 14:00 Paralympic Games 2012 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 23:30 The Last Leg with Adam Hills

00:20 The Bachelor 01:20 Cricket on 5 02:15 SuperCasino 04:55 Motorsport Mundial 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 Wildlife SOS 06:35 Wildlife SOS 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Roary the Racing Car 07:15 Fifi and the Flowertots 07:25 City of Friends 07:40 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 07:50 Castle Farm 07:55 Abby's Flying Fairy School 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:15 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:25 Play!

08:35 Noddy in Toyland 08:50 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 08:55 Little Princess 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:40 Rupert Bear 09:55 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15 The Mr Men Show 10:30 Roary the Racing Car 10:40 Jelly Jamm 11:00 Power Rangers Samurai 11:35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold 12:10 Looney Tunes 12:20 Celebrity Big Brother 13:50 Ice Road Truckers: Deadliest Roads 14:50 Mystery Woman: Redemption 16:30 Michael 18:30 Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost 20:15 5 News Weekend 20:20 NCIS 21:15 CSI: NY 22:10 Celebrity Big Brother 23:10 CSI: Miami

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September 2

00:30 The Football League Show 01:50 Weatherview 01:55 Reporters 02:00 BBC News 02:30 Five Minutes With 03:00 BBC News 03:30 Dateline London 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Our World 05:00 BBC News 05:30 Click 06:00 BBC News 06:30 British Olympic Dreams 07:00 Breakfast 08:40 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Country Tracks 13:00 BBC News 13:10 Formula One 16:15 A Question of Sport 16:45 Ocean Giants 17:45 Songs of Praise 18:20 The Indian Doctor 19:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 19:30 Britain's Hidden Heritage 20:30 Countryfile 21:30 Inspector George Gently 23:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 23:25 Match of the Day 2

00:35 SoulBoy 01:50 Dead Ringers

03:40 Close 07:00 Guess with Jess 07:10 Louie 07:20 Wibbly Pig 07:30 Dipdap 07:35 Chuggington 07:45 Rastamouse 08:00 Roar 08:30 Copycats 09:00 Deadly Art 09:15 Paradise Cafe 09:40 Wingin' It 10:00 Who Let the Dogs Out? 10:30 Junior Bake Off 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 The Great British Bake Off 13:30 A Tale of Two Cities 15:25 Coast 15:30 Escape to the Country 16:15 Burghley Horse Trials 2012 18:15 Oceans 19:15 Swimming with Crocodiles 20:15 Richard Hammond's Crash Course 21:00 Top Gear 22:00 Toughest Place to Be 23:00 The Best of Men

00:09 Meridian Weather 00:10 Pride & Prejudice 02:30 ITV News Headlines 03:50 In Plain Sight 04:45 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Mini CITV 08:20 CITV 09:25 Dinner Date 10:25 ITV News 10:30 House Gift 11:25 There's No Taste Like Home 12:25 The Hungry Sailors 13:25 ITV News and Weather 13:29 Meridian Weather 13:30 The X Factor 14:35 Britain Then and Now 15:30 Columbo: Butterfly in Shades of Grey 17:25 Doc Martin 18:30 The Talent Show Story 19:25 Meridian News and Weather 19:45 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Coronation Street 21:00 The Cube 22:00 The Last Weekend 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:14 Meridian Weather 23:15 Harry's Mountain Heroes

THE BEST OF MEN

Fact-based drama about the birth of the Paralympics in 1948. Pioneering neurologist Dr Ludwig Guttmann arrives at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire and begins to transform the lives of his patients - Second World War servicemen with spinal cord injuries. He suggests using sport as a key part of their rehabilitation, and gets them involved in activities including wheelchair polo and basketball. Starring Eddie Marsan, Rob Brydon, George Mackay and Niamh Cusack.

00:15 Cloverfield 01:55 Poetry 04:15 A Film from My Parish: Six Farms 04:25 The Fishmonger 04:30 Happy Endings 04:55 St Elsewhere 05:40 Deal or No Deal 06:35 Quick Bakes with Eric Lanlard 07:00 Channel 4 Presents 07:05 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 08:00 Paralympic Games Breakfast Show

10:15 Paralympic Games 2012 14:00 Paralympic Games 2012 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 23:30 The Last Leg with Adam Hills

00:10 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 01:05 SuperCasino 05:00 HouseBusters 05:25 Divine Designs 05:50 County Secrets 06:00 Hana's Helpline 06:10 The Milkshake! Show 06:35 Thomas & Friends 06:45 Roary the Racing Car 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Roary the Racing Car 07:15 Fifi and the Flowertots 07:25 City of Friends 07:40 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 07:50 Castle Farm 07:55 Abby's Flying Fairy School 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:15 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:25 Play!

08:35 Noddy in Toyland 08:45 Milkshake! Monkey 08:50 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 08:55 Little Princess 09:10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:40 Rupert Bear 09:55 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15 The Mr Men Show 10:30 Roary the Racing Car 10:45 Jelly Jamm 11:00 Power Rangers Samurai 11:35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold 12:10 Looney Tunes 12:20 Celebrity Big Brother 13:15 The Slipper and the Rose 16:00 Belle's Magical World 17:50 The Wizard of Oz 19:55 5 News Weekend 20:00 Cricket on 5 20:55 John Barrowman's Dallas 21:30 John Barrowman's Dallas 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 9/11: Escape from the Impact Zone 23:45 Reign over Me

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September 3

00:35 01:05 01:25 01:30 02:30 03:30 04:30 05:30 06:00 06:30 06:45 07:00 10:15 11:00 11:58 12:00 12:45 13:13 13:15 14:00 14:30 14:40 15:10 16:05 16:35 17:00 17:10 17:30 18:00 18:15 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 23:00 23:25 23:35

In with the Flynns The Sky at Night Weatherview The Dark Holby City Good Cop The Riots HARDtalk BBC News World Business Report BBC News Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer BBC News; Weather Escape to the Country Cash in the Attic BBC News; Weather Bargain Hunt BBC News; Weather Regional News and Weather Doctors Only Fools and Horses Marrying Mum and Dad Splatalot Shaun the Sheep Wingin' It Sam & Mark's Big Wind Up Newsround Pointless BBC News Regional News Programmes The One Show BBC News; Regional News EastEnders Panorama New Tricks BBC News Regional News and Weather Citizen Khan

00:30 02:15 02:30 03:00 03:30 03:45 04:00 04:30 04:45 05:00 05:30 07:00 07:10 07:20

The Edge of Love Newsday Five Minutes With BBC World News Asia Business Report Sport Today BBC World News Asia Business Report Sport Today BBC World News Close Guess with Jess Louie Wibbly Pig

07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:40 Chuggington 07:50 Rastamouse 08:00 Barney's Latin America 08:30 League of Super Evil 08:40 Leon 08:45 Frankenstein's Cat 08:55 Newsround 09:00 What's New Scooby-Doo? 09:25 Buzz and Tell 09:30 Nina and the Neurons 09:45 Baby Jake 10:00 Tinga Tinga Tales 10:10 Uki 10:20 Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:30 The Large Family 10:40 The Koala Brothers 10:50 Dirtgirlworld 11:00 Octonauts: Creature Reports 11:05 Kerwhizz 11:30 Driver Dan's Story Train 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 My Life in Books 14:30 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:15 Weakest Link 16:00 Wanted Down Under 16:45 Hairy Bikers' Best of British 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Celebrity MasterChef 20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Lorraine's Fast, Fresh and Easy Food 22:00 Horizon 23:00 James May's Things You Need to Know 23:30 Newsnight

00:45 Premiership Rugby Union 01:40 ITV News Headlines 03:45 British Superbike Championship Highlights 04:35 Motorsport UK 05:25 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Meridian News and Weather 15:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 16:59 Meridian Weather 17:00 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Meridian Tonight 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 A Mother's Son 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:35 George A Romero's Land of the Dead

A MOTHERS SON

First of a two-part drama, starring Hermione Norris, Martin Clunes, Paul McGann and Alexander Arnold.

The murder of a schoolgirl rocks the residents of a quiet coastal town in Suffolk, and when a mother stumbles upon a pair of bloodstained trainers hidden in her home, she suspects someone in her newly merged family may have been involved in the killing. Concludes tomorrow.

00:15 Submarine 02:05 Water Lilies 03:30 Veronique 03:35 Hollyoaks 05:40 Ultimate Frisbee 05:45 St Elsewhere 06:30 Quick Bakes with Eric Lanlard 06:40 Freshly Squeezed 07:05 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 08:00 Paralympic Games Breakfast Show

10:15 Paralympic Games 2012 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Paralympic Games 2012 14:00 Paralympic Games 2012 17:20 Come Dine with Me 17:55 The Simpsons 18:25 Paralympic Games 2012 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 23:30 The Last Leg with Adam Hills

02:15 SuperCasino 05:00 HouseBusters 05:25 House Doctor 06:00 Hana's Helpline 06:10 The Milkshake! Show 06:35 Thomas & Friends 06:45 Roary the Racing Car 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Robson's Extreme Fishing Challenge 13:05 The Family Recipe 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Back to You and Me 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 World's 21:00 Frontline Police 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 Celebrity Wedding Planner

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September 4

00:05 00:35 01:15 03:00 03:05 04:05 05:05 05:35 06:00 06:30 06:45 07:00 10:15 11:00 11:58 12:00 12:45 13:13 13:15 14:00 14:30 14:40 15:10 16:05 16:35 17:00 17:10 17:30 18:00 18:15 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:25 23:35

Gavin & Stacey The Lock Up Arachnophobia Weatherview Engineering Giants The Riots Britain's Heritage Heroes HARDtalk BBC News World Business Report BBC News Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer BBC News; Weather Escape to the Country Cash in the Attic BBC News; Weather Bargain Hunt BBC News; Weather Regional News and Weather Doctors Only Fools and Horses Marrying Mum and Dad Splatalot Shaun the Sheep Wingin' It Trade Your Way to the USA Newsround Pointless BBC News Weather The One Show BBC News; Regional News Holby City Accused BBC News Regional News and Weather The Lock Up

00:20 Toughest Place to Be 01:20 Richard Hammond's Crash Course 02:05 Newsday 02:30 ABC World News 03:00 BBC World News 03:30 Asia Business Report 03:45 Sport Today 04:00 BBC World News 04:20 The Super League Show 05:00 Spark 06:00 Schools 06:30 Schools: History Hunt 07:00 Guess with Jess

07:10 07:20 07:30 07:40 07:50 08:00 08:30 08:40 08:45 08:55 09:00 09:25 09:30 09:45 10:00 10:10 10:20 10:30 10:40 10:50 11:00 11:05 11:30 11:40 12:00 12:30 13:00 14:00 14:30 15:15 16:00 16:45 17:30 18:15 Mouth 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:30

Louie Wibbly Pig 64 Zoo Lane Chuggington Rastamouse Barney's Latin America League of Super Evil Leon Frankenstein's Cat Newsround What's New Scooby-Doo? Buzz and Tell Nina and the Neurons Baby Jake Tinga Tinga Tales Uki Raa Raa the Noisy Lion The Large Family The Koala Brothers Dirtgirlworld Octonauts: Creature Reports Kerwhizz Driver Dan's Story Train Waybuloo In the Night Garden BBC World News Daily Politics My Life in Books To Buy or Not to Buy Weakest Link Wanted Down Under Hairy Bikers' Best of British Flog It! Put Your Money Where Your Is Eggheads Celebrity MasterChef Celebrity Antiques Road Trip The Great British Bake Off The Midwives The Rob Brydon Show Newsnight

01:15 ITV News Headlines 03:20 Champions League Weekly 03:45 ITV Nightscreen 05:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Meridian News and Weather 15:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 16:59 Meridian Weather 17:00 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Meridian Tonight 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 You've Been Framed!

21:00 The Unforgettable 22:00 A Mother's Son 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:35 You, Me and Dupree

YOU, ME AN DUPREE Comedy starring Owen Wilson, Kate Hudson and Matt Dillon. Newlyweds Carl and Molly Peterson are settling down to what they hope will be the perfect life together. Then Carl feels duty bound to give his friend Randy Dupree shelter for a few days and the homeless slacker soon becomes a cuckoo in their love nest.

00:15 The Girl Who Became Three Boys 01:20 The Good Wife 02:05 The Good Wife 02:50 Revenge 03:30 Happy Endings 03:50 St Elsewhere 04:40 Eating for Two 04:45 School Disco 04:55 Deal or No Deal 05:50 Make Do & Mend 06:15 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 06:40 Freshly Squeezed 07:05 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 08:00 Paralympic Games Breakfast Show 10:15 Paralympic Games 2012 13:00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:05 Paralympic Games 2012 14:00 Paralympic Games 2012 17:20 Come Dine with Me 17:55 The Simpsons 18:25 Paralympic Games 2012 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 23:30 The Last Leg with Adam Hills

00:00 Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side 01:00 The Hotel Inspector 01:55 SuperCasino 05:05 Sons of Anarchy 06:10 Wildlife SOS 06:35 Wildlife SOS 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Robson's Extreme Fishing Challenge 13:05 The Family Recipe 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 16:15 Love Will Keep Us Together 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Ice Road Truckers: Deadliest Roads 21:00 World's Craziest Police Pursuits 22:00 Person of Interest 23:00 Celebrity Big Brother

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September 5

00:15 Citizen Khan 00:45 Forces of Nature 02:30 Toughest Place to Be 03:30 Countryfile 04:30 Horizon 05:30 HARDtalk 06:00 BBC News 06:30 World Business Report 06:45 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:58 BBC News; Weather 12:00 Escape to the Country 12:45 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News; Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:40 Doctors 15:10 Only Fools and Horses 16:05 Marrying Mum and Dad 16:35 Splatalot 17:00 Shaun the Sheep 17:10 Wingin' It 17:30 Jedward's Big Adventure 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 20:00 The One Show 21:00 The Flowerpot Gang 22:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 The National Lottery Wednesday Night Draws 23:45 Not Going Out

00:20 01:20 01:30 02:00 02:30 02:45 03:00 03:30 03:45 04:00 04:30 04:45 05:00 06:00 07:00

Volcano Live BBC News HARDtalk Newsday Asia Business Report Sport Today BBC World News Asia Business Report Sport Today BBC World News Asia Business Report Sport Today Empire Schools: True Stories Guess with Jess

07:10 07:20 07:30 07:40 07:50 08:00 08:30 08:40 08:45 08:55 09:00 09:25 09:30 Lab 09:45 10:00 10:10 10:20 10:30 10:40 10:50 11:00 11:05 11:30 11:40 12:00 12:30 14:00 14:30 15:15 16:00 16:45 17:30 18:15 Mouth 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:30

Louie Wibbly Pig 64 Zoo Lane Chuggington Rastamouse Barney's Latin America League of Super Evil Leon Frankenstein's Cat Newsround What's New Scooby-Doo? Buzz and Tell Nina and the Neurons: In the Baby Jake Tinga Tinga Tales Uki Raa Raa the Noisy Lion The Large Family The Koala Brothers Dirtgirlworld Octonauts: Creature Reports Kerwhizz Driver Dan's Story Train Waybuloo In the Night Garden Daily Politics See Hear To Buy or Not to Buy Weakest Link Wanted Down Under Hairy Bikers' Best of British Flog It! Put Your Money Where Your Is Eggheads Celebrity MasterChef Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Restoration Home Vexed The Boss Is Back Newsnight

01:35 ITV News Headlines 04:00 Golden Balls 04:50 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Meridian News and Weather 15:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 16:59 Meridian Weather 17:00 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Meridian Tonight 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 All Star Mr & Mrs 22:00 Mrs Biggs 23:30 ITV News and Weather

00:15 Rude Tube 01:20 Seven Dwarves 02:15 KOTV Boxing Weekly 02:45 Sailing 03:15 International Volleyball 04:10 The Grid 04:35 Ironman Triathlon 05:00 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind 05:10 FIA GT1 World Championship 06:05 British Formula Ford Championship 06:30 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind 06:40 Freshly Squeezed 07:05 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 08:00 Paralympic Games Breakfast Show 10:15 Paralympic Games 2012 13:00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:05 Paralympic Games 2012 14:00 Paralympic Games 2012 17:20 Come Dine with Me 17:55 The Simpsons 18:25 Paralympic Games 2012 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 23:30 The Last Leg with Adam Hills

DALLAS

Updated version of the soap, following the glamorous lives and vicious feuds of Texas oil dynasty the Ewings in the 21st century. The series begins with Bobby's son Christopher preparing to marry his fiancee Rebecca, a grand occasion that has brought the whole family back to Southfork Ranch. However, Bobby is hiding a terrible secret - while John Ross Ewing, son of notorious schemer JR, has been doing some dodgy deals that threaten to tear the clan apart once more.

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Cover Drive - Explode With over 14 million views on YouTube and Vevo, three UK Top 10 singles (including one #1), and a Twitter following that had 80,000 hits in just six months, Cover Drive is currently one of the most talked about new bands. This new single is out this week in the UK.

00:00 Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side 01:00 Banged Up Abroad 02:00 SuperCasino 04:55 HouseBusters 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 Wildlife SOS 06:35 Wildlife SOS 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Robson's Extreme Fishing Challenge 13:05 The Family Recipe 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Numb3rs 16:15 Mind over Murder 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Secret Interview 21:00 Celebrity Big Brother 22:00 Dallas 23:15 Celebrity Big Brother 23:45 Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

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1. Justine Frischmann sang with this early 90s band.

ITSELF, WE’RE GOING TO BE BROAD2. 1973 Mott The Hoople went to CASTING “LIVE” the deep south for this 1973 hit.

ALL DAY FROM ICELAND IN LA MARINA. 3. Birthplace of Nenah Cherry she of Buffalo Stance fame.

ALL THE TKO GOLD PRESENTERS WILL 4. Tab Hunter hit in 1957.

BE THERE THROUGHOUT THE DAY, STARTING OFF 5. Otis Reddings backing band.

WITH CHRIS ASHLEY FROM THE 6. This rappers real name is STUDIO AT 8AM BEFORE HANDING OVER AT Marshall Mathers.

10AM “LIVE” TO LA MARINA. FINISHING 7. On a greyhound bus what WITH A “LIVE” SUNDOWNERS PARTY WITH TKO GOLD were Paul Simon & Cathy lookTKO GOLD - FUTURE GOLD TRACK DAVE KNIGHTS FROM 5PM UNTIL 8!

Aerosmith - What Could Have Been ing for.

Love 8. Where were all George Straits COME DOWN AND MEET THE TKO GOLD TEAM, JOIN Released simultaneously with the rock ex•s from. track ‘Lover Alot’ from IN THE FUN AND GAMES, 9. This huge 70s bands original Aerosmith’s forth coming LISTEN TO SOME GREAT MUSIC AND COMBINE IT name was N•Betweens. album ‘Music From WITH A SHOPPING TRIP TO ICELAND, LA MARINA. All you have to do is take the first Another Dimension’, this letter from each answer to find the power ballad is taken name of a band or artist & Listen to from their new album, Chris Ashley Saturdays 9am - 12pm due on November 6th.

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Friday, August 31, 2012 EL CARMOLI 3 Bedroom Townhouses from 500€/mth Stunning Views. Lovely beach. Tiptop Villa Care Linda 667848582 (83) SANTIAGO DE LA RIBERA SOUTH FACING 3 Bedroom Villa with Garage. 600€/mth* Other available from 500/mth Tiptop Villa Care Linda 667848582 (83) Ref 33, Ground floor spacious 2 bedroom apartment, located in Torre la Mata.

Close to all amenities and beach.

3 month rental €300pcm Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref 25 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms fully furnished villa to let on a small urb €500 per month plus bills. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 112, Spacious 3 bedroom detached villa with its private pool is located on the El Raso urbanisation near Guardamar. Convenient for all amenities, shops, super-

market, restaurants and bars. Short term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 63, Two bedroom 1st floor apartment situated in Monino Blanco. The property overlooks a superb communal pool area, in within walking distance of bars, restaurants and shops.

Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 155, Luxurious Three Bedroom Villa With Private Pool, in Quesada Close to shops and restaurants within a five minute drive, and Guadamar Beach is within a ten minute drive. Short term rental €800PCM. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref 702: Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment, located near los Locos beach, beautifully furnished. Short term rentals from 175€ per week.

Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397

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El Chaparel/La Siesta Two bedroom apartment in a quiet gated urbanisation for rent €350 per month plus bills. Reference No 17 Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 104, 2 Bedroom apartment in Torrevieja, (near gypsy lane), small balcony, near all amenities and Friday market. €350pcm Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 709, A lovely 1 bedroom apartment in Aguas Nuevas, within a 5 minute walk of the beach. There is a terrace outside with views to the sea. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 117, A Lovely 3 Bedroomed 1st floor apartment on the outskirts of Torrevieja (Mar Azul). The Apartment is in walking distance of the excellent beaches and a good selection of restaurants, shops and bars. Long and short term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 61, A lovely two bedroomed ground floor apartment, located in the centre of the small Spanish town of Los Montesinos, With a pleasant communal swimming pool adjacent & all amenities in walking distance. Long and short term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397

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Excellent cover for your house and home, includes travel assistance for when you go away. Interesting prices for expats; policies available in English or German. Call 966 923 963 for a quote Lovely Corner property in Novamar V, Gran Alacant. 2 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Being sold fully furnished including appliances, Has secure underground parking and faces large oasis communal pool. Walking distance to beach. 139.000 Euros, Call 627 711 155 and quote Ref No. K10 Ground floor duplex, with splendid views. Quiet location in Gran Alacant.

Immaculate condition. Price has just been reduced to 105.000 and includes everything. For viewing call 627 711 155 Ref. No K27 Rare opportunity to purchase on Mediterrania III, Gran Alacant. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Private Parking, F/Furnished, Large communal pools & Tennis courts S/W facing, Dramatically reduced for quick sale to 126.000 euros.

Ref No. K58 Call 627 711 155 for immediate viewing Don Pueblo, Gran Alacant. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Large Kitchen with Galleria, Secure underground parking, Gas Central Heating, Glazed in Porch, Solarium with stunning views.

Viewings absolutely essential. Very large property at reduced price of 190.000 euros. Ref No. K38 Call 627 711 155 Opportunity to purchase at the off plan price of 195.000 euros. Large 4 Bed, 3 Bath Brand new property. Secure underground parking for 2 cars and communal pool.

Situated opposite Gran Alacant and over looks projected golf course. Ref No. K52. 627 711 155 2 Bed, 1 Bath Ground floor duplex. Central heating, Grills, Fully furnished, Glazed in Galleria, 2 communal pools, private parking and walking distance to the

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Gran Alacant commercial centre. Situated in the popular urbanisation of Puerto Marino. Now only 96,500 euros for quick sale Ref No. K46. 627 711 155 Immaculate ground floor Duplex, 2 beds, 2 bath, Private Parking, Situated in Novamar, Gran Alacant.

Price includes very tasteful furniture and white goods.

Walking distance to all local amenities and beach. Now only 129,750 euros. Ref No K24. 627 711 155 Gran Alacant Detached villa, located in a very sought after location.Situated on a 560m2 S/W facing plot and constructed in 2005.

Comprising of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 full baths), Lounge-Diner, fully equipped Kitchen, Porch and Solarium with Alicante & Sea Views. ref.L81. €258,000 neg.

Tel. 680333242 Ref 533: Lovely 2 bedroom Townhouse located in the popular area of Punta Prima, the property has a large lounge and fully equipped kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, one with balcony, bathroom with double shower. €126,000 Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Gran Alacant Opportunity to purchase a beautiful 3 bedroomed, 3 bathroomed,large kitchen, detached property with roof- top solarium. Well established gardens and drive way for 2 cars, whilst also overlooking the projected 18 hole golf course.

Comprising of fitted wardrobes, utility room, air con H/C, alarm system, electric wall heaters, intercom system, fireplace, ceilings fans, 8x7 gazebo, use of 2 large communal pools, immaculate condition with many extras. ref K12. €180,000 Tel 680333242

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Gran Alacant bargain, detached villa with pool on 400m2 plot. Briefly comprising of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Lounge Diner, independent kitchen, solarium with views, well maintained gardens. Quiet location yet within walking distance of all amenities. Top quality furniture and appliances included in the price. Extras include, mosquito nets, grills, toldos blinds, built in wardrobes, gas fire, electric heating, ceiling fans, English & Spanish TV, tastefully tiled & graveled garden with irrigation system. ref K43. €229,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant South facing attractive corner house Situated in the sought after urbanization of Monte Faro, this secure gated urbanization offers a stunning oasis pool, with mountain views, tennis courts and football courts. Consisting of 3 double beds with balconies, 2 bathrooms, kitchen leading onto court yard which can easily be converted into an extra room, lounge diner with working fireplace, front garden with private parking for 2 cars. Being sold fully furnishes with white goods, built in 2006 so immaculate condition hardly lived in. Ref K48 €168,000 priced for quick sale Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Large detached villa with beautiful gardens set on 550m2 plot, built in BBQ area and large 10x6 pool.Comprising of 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Lounge Diner with fire place, Independent Kitchen, air con H/C, Solarium, front porch, converted under build with 3 extra rooms, private covered parking, irrigated gardens, close distance to beach and amenities. Ref. K18 €250,000 Tel 680333242

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Gran Alacant Gem! Fabulous detached Villa, with Alicante sea views to the front and wood land views to the rear, means this immaculate villa is very private and un-overlooked.

Comprising of 2 large bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 2 bath, large fully equipped kitchen,glazed porch sitting area, solarium, Attractive Pool with cover, well maintained Gardens. Central Heating, Air Con, Ceiling fans, Private Parking, Alarm system, Decorative working Fire Place complete with electric Fire. Outdoor workshop/storage area, Quality Pergola & BBQ. Constructed in 2006, on plot

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sold fully furnished including white goods. ref L80. €234,995 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant immaculate villa, 3 bedroomed, 3 bathroomed property maintained to a very high standard inside and out and the interior furnishings are top quality, offering a feeling of luxury and good taste. The plot size is 400m2 and has been beautifully tiles, and graveled and has established palms and plants. Oil fired central heating throughout, log effect fire place, ceiling fans in all rooms, towel heater rails, glazed in shower units, instant hot water, water purifier, free English TV, phone & internet lines, fitted double hanging wardrobes, safe, glazed in front porch, vanity units and much more. The pool is an 8 X 4 m2 salt water pool, meaning maintenance is much easier plus outside toilet and shower. Sea views to front with Greenland views to the rear. ref K51. €245,000 Tel 680333242 Viva Villa and Vacation Services are pleased to offer

property sales for the Torrevieja and Oriheula areas of the Costa Blanca, Spain. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 or Visit : www.villaandvacation.com Balsares is opposite Gran Alacant where the proposed golf course is now being started so this property will virtually be on the golf course, it is an investment not to be missed. The property is on a small gated urbanisation of 18 houses with private underground parking for 2 cars and direct access to the house, communal pool and toilets/changing rooms etc.

The house is brand new and consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge with working fire place, large kitchen 12 m2, large galleria/ utility room, bedroom balcony and front tiled terrace. This property also has a converted under build for an extra lounge or bedroom. ref K52 €198,000 Tel 680333242 Ref: 521, €105,000. This comfortable bungalow is located in San Luis with a new roof and solarium tiles.

It is close to supermarkets, bars, restaurants and is on the local bus route. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 516, €39,999. Studio apartment in San Luis, close to amenities. Open plan fully equipped kitchen. Good sized lounge, bedroom and out onto balcony which has been glazed to create another room. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 510, €70,000.

Bungalow located in San Luis. It is close to the supermarkets, bars and restaurants and is on the local bus route. An Opel Corsa car is included in this sale. Call:

MOSQIUITO SCREENS size of 380m2 and being

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965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: KP3100, €183,000.

Three bedroom, two bathroom detached villa, located in San Luis, on a 450sqm plot, with communal pool.

Garage to side of house.

Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 78, €120,000. Three bedroom Quad in Jardin Del Mar VII. There is off-road parking and small storage shed in the enclosed garden area, communal pool nearby. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 709, €60,000 A lovely 1 bedroom apartment in Aguas Nuevas, within a 5 minute walk of the beach.

There is a terrace outside with views to the sea. Short or long term rental available.

Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Gran Alacant, Situated in the "Alto" part of Gran Alacant, this 3 bedroomed, 4th floor apartment, offers luxury accommodation, with absolutely stunning sea views, as well as views of Alicante bay and the famous Santa Barbara Castle.The apartment is 89 square meters with open plan kitchen / living room and includes all electrical appliances & furniture also there is a utility room, open terrace, and private parking.

The urbanisation also offers many communal pools, tennis courts, restaurants and bars. Ref. K20 €109,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant large detached villa with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge-diner, fully equipped kitchen, large porch, roof top solarium, 400 m2 Plot, with established low maintenance very private gardens with irrigation system, electronic gates, private parking, outside wc, sink & shower,

terraces, air con ( h & c ), mosquito nets, grills, alarmed, large spa pool with separate Jacuzzi section.

Within easy walking distance to Gran Alacant commercial centre and close to local bus and tram route.

Ref K33. €260,000 neg Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant limited edition villa, not very often available on the market. Only a few of this type were ever constructed- Very large 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroom(2 ensuit) property, situated on a large corner plot with a 10 x 5 private pool and private parking. Lounge-diner with working fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with utility room. Large landing area, leading onto solarium, with extra storage external room.

Front porch area leading into large well established gardens with irrigation system and fruit trees. Being sold fully furnished. Within walking distance to Gran Alacant commercial centre and 5 minute drive to Carabassi beaches. ref.

K11. €270,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant Limited edition bungalow. Only six of this type available in Gran Alacant. Constructed in 2003 and immaculately maintained on a large plot size of 500m2 with a 10 x 5 pool.Comprising of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,

lounge-diner leading out onto front porch, independent kitchen including white goods, outside galleria, court yard, large garage with electric door, roof top solarium and private parking. Also built in wardrobes, Toldos blinds, air con H/C, security grills, alarm, security doors, bathrooms heaters, outside toilet, outdoor lighting, irrigation system, attractive and well kept gardens, beautifully tiled inside and out, fire place, English TV, phone line. Being sold with top quality furniture. ref L95. €275,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Situated in the central area of Gran Alacant and within walking distance to all local amenities such as a selection of different cuisine restaurants, bars, pharmacies, banks, popular GA market and Carabassi Beach.

Comprises of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a private garage and roof-top solarium. This property is part of a small urbanization which has the use of a large decorative communal pool. Ref. K36 €149,000 Tel 680333242 Ref: 513, €115,000. Two bedroom ground floor apartment, in Aguas Nuevas, close to all amenities including the beach. It has a good size lounge, kitchen and has off road parking facilities.

Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397

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Friday, August 31, 2012 Gran Alacant, corner property in Don Pueblo with no expense spared, comprising of 3 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 2 decoratively tiled bathrooms, very large independent kitchen with galleria. Included in the price are all kitchen appliances such as large fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave to name just a few. There is a huge lounge complete with chimney, plus large fully transformed under build,and small workshop. Front and rear private garden area, secure underground garage, tennis courts, football pitch and communal pools. Ref. K14 €209,00 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Ground floor south west facing apartment in Puerto Marino close to G.A commercial centre, comprising of 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Lounge-Diner, Independent Kitchen with Galleria, Porch area and large tiled front garden, The property is being sold fully furnished and includes all kitchen appliances, H & C Air con is fitted as well as sky TV. The apartment enjoys the use of 2 large communal pools and has

private parking in an enclosed electronically gated car park.

Competitively priced for a quick sale. Ref. K40 €91,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Situated on the very first urbanisation as you enter Gran Alacant, this 2nd floor duplex offers taste and quality. Comprising of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge-diner, independent kitchen, full roof-top solarium with superb views and recently glazed in porch offering extra living area as well as extra privacy as the glass is mirrored. Ref.K44 €108,000 Tel 680333242 Ref: 520, €85,000. Two bedroom apartment in Dream Hills, with a fully equipped kitchen, large lounge, glazed-in terrace and a large solarium. This property comes with a large communal swimming pool. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Top floor Duplex. Very good price of 108.000 euros for a quick sale. Furnished to a very high standard, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Lounge Diner, Glazed in Porch, Large Roof Top Solarium.

Choice of Communal Pools, Private Parking. Walking

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distance to all amenities and on the First urbanisation as you enter Gran Alacant.

Viewing essential. Ref No. K44. Tel. 627 711 155 Gran Alacant beautiful detached villa with very large pool and within walking distance to the Gran Alacant Commercial Centre.

This villa comprised of 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, lounge-diner, Independent kitchen, roof top storage, solarium, porch & terrace.

Large private pool, BBQ area, established gardens and private terraces, Private Parking, Solarium with Views to Alicante. 450m2 plot, fully furnished including white goods. Located in very quiet desirable road. ref.L96. €255,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Situated front line to the famous blue flag beaches of Carabassi, the real beauty of this property is its proximity to the beach, but also on offer is a fantastic communal pool situated in beautifully kept gardens with little Spanish walk ways.Comprising of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge diner, American style kitchen including all appliances, roof top solarium with stunning views, front porch area with front garden and a secure underground garage. fully furnished Ref. K23 €125,000 rare opportunity Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, this mid terraced Puerto marino townhouse has been priced low purely for a quick sale.

Briefly comprising of: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lounge-Diner, Independent Kitchen with Galleria, Porch area, Front tiled garden, Private gated Parking & the use of 2 large communal pools Ref. K22 €123,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant villa located in a very quiet area , situated

at the end of a cul-de-sac means there is no through traffic.3 bed, 3 bath, 330m2 plot, established large gardens, working fireplace, solar panel for hot water,private parking, south facing great views, fully furnished, fantastic opportunity. ref.

L85. €215,000 Tel 680333242 English / Spanish / Russian estate agents require reasonably prices properties in the Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa area. Complete service including free conveyancing. Tel 647 218 350 www.sunnyspainproperties.com (79) Gran Alacant Town House with a difference.

2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Glazed in Porch, Quiet Location, Extra storage areas, and South Facing Private Pool as well as 2 communal pools. Fully Furnished, All mod cons.

Greenland Views and all local amenities close by.

Ref. No L79. 179.000 euros 680 333 242 Beach front Line property, over looks Carabassi Beach, Gran Alacant. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Secure Underground Parking, Fully furnished, Roof Top Solarium. 3 Large Communal Pools, Fantastic communal Gardens, Tennis Courts and much more.

125.000 Euros Ref No. K23.

Tel. 627 711 155

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Greenside Gossip HIGH OF THE TIGRESS IVIE DAVIES takes a weekly look at the golf scene - golfdavies@gmail.com

WHAT were you doing at 15 years of age?

Well, a young lady by the name of Lydia Ko was making history on Sunday by winning the Canadian Women’s Open. And she really is 15 years old.

Despite having just hoisted the trophy to become the youngest winner in LPGA history, Lydia has yet to claim her heart’s desire. She really, really wants a dog.

You couldn’t have blamed Ko if she really wanted the $300,000 first-place cheque, but because she’s still an amateur, the first amateur to win an LPGA event in 43 years, she couldn’t take the money. But she insisted in Sunday’s aftermath that she will remain an amateur and attend college.

Ko, who was born in South Korea but moved to New Zealand when she was six, said: “I would love to turn professional, but I don’t want

to hurry anything. It’s been my goal to go to Stanford, and I’m working toward that, even though it’s so hard because I’ve missed so much school.”

Ko did not play like she’s 15, closing with a five-underpar 67 to equal the day’s low round.

Tied for the lead going to the back nine, she closed ruthlessly, blowing away the LPGA’s best players. She birdied the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th holes to take com-

mand. She won by three shots despite a bogey at the last.

Paired with former Rolex World No.1 Jiyai Shin, and current world No.2 Stacy Lewis, Ko didn’t blink or flinch under pressure.

I mean, you would have never known that it was the final round of an LPGA event. She played like she had been there before. It was an impressive round for an LPGA pro, let alone a (15)-year-old.

Hall of Famer Judy Rankin, an analyst for the telecast, was equally impressed.

“I am stunned by the composure of this player,” she said. “She made an acceptance speech that was brilliant, that could have been made by somebody playing for 20 years.”

Ko has squeezed 20 years of excitement into this year.

She won the U.S. Women’s Amateur two weeks ago, was

It’s all Ko as Lydia, 15, takes women’s golf by storm

low amateur at the U.S. Open last month and became the youngest winner of any professional event when she won the New South Wales Open at the beginning of the year.

While she may not act her

age over shots, she delightfully reminded us between shots on Sunday that she is still a kid.

On her way to the 15th tee, she stopped to autograph a fan’s hat. A lesson to be learned, Tiger!

Who does that leading a tournament on the back nine? Not Tiger but only a player who is 15 years, 4 months and 2 days old.

What a wild, wonderful day for the women’s game and for golf.

GIVE THAT SOCIETY DAY A REAL SWING

ADVANCE planning and foresight will enable you to get the most of your Society golf day when it finally arrives The first question: Do you want to play one or two rounds? What type of competition (singles, Stableford, greensomes, four ball better ball or foursomes)?

If you favour two rounds, most golfers prefer to avoid a full three-course midday meal, so to ensure the right conditions, choose golf clubs that are able and willing to provide, say, a simple “Menu del Dia” followed by an evening meal.

The golfing ability of your membership is another point you must take into account. If you have a high percentage of high handicap players, they won’t want you to select a difficult course.

Your objective should always be to offer the prospect of a good, challenging course that is within their capabilities, rather than inadvertently inflicting a demoralising experience upon the unsuspecting. And then there’s the cost.

While we all like to play the well known Championship courses and the like, if you do your homework you’ll find plenty of superb courses which will provide your society with all the facilities you require. A good day’s golf enjoyed by all at a reasonable price is your guarantee of success.

You’re halfway there.

Next decision – the attention to detail. Right, now let’s assume you’ve received confirmation of your booking from the selected club. You’ve been allocated reserved tee-off times, and chosen the menu.

Approximately three days prior to your visit, Caddy Master will want to know your exact numbers, so it’s advisable for you to email your Start Sheet.

The more detailed information you can put in your email, the better, e.g. reserved tee-off times, it is advisable to inform the members the format, catering arrangements if any, prizes, etiquette, map, and cost of the day.

Come the big day – having arrived at the clubhouse early – if you’re not careful you’ll suddenly be besieged by eager golfers, asking who their playing partners are and in what order they should tee off.

The easy and simple solution is to prepare a list of order of play the night before the meeting. Mind you, even that’s not foolproof, because inevitably someone is bound to be late or have some last-minute problem that prevents him or her from turning up on time.

One way to deal with this situation is to ask one of the committee members – who is prepared to tee off late – to rearrange the starters’ list according to those already present.

Last, but by no means least, don’t forget to appoint a match official – preferably someone who has teed off early.

You’ll need him or her to collect all the cards for the afternoon rounds, and to sort out the results.

People who quite voluntarily accept the responsibility of organising society days deserve tremendous admiration. It requires a great deal of hard work, there is software available that will assist in a members database complete with handicaps both exact and playing for handicapping and adjustments and will produce labels for scorecards and playing order. One of the most popular is Handicap Master (www.handicapmaster.org)

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The cap fits - it's time the Premier League wore it IT'S time for transfer and wage capping in the Premier League.

What is the point of opening a brand new multi-million Academy for Young Talent if those young players are never going to be allowed to blossom in our own country?

England are bad enough now but what will they be like in a few years time if the current trend goes on and more and more foreign players fill our teams?

There won't be any English players to choose from except maybe playing for the likes of nearby Burton Albion just down the road from the new Centre of Excellence the FA have opened.

Apparently it was all planned ten years ago but then, like everything else in Britain, we are remarkably slow on the uptake and it's no real surprise it has only come to fruition now. Ten years too late, some might say.

It’s not as if we haven't had this sort of thing before. Lilleshall in Shropshire has been there for years and granted while that has mainly been for already established professional and England players to use it is a centre that could easily have been utilised to develop young talent.

Let's not fool ourselves. This love of anything foreign is down to one thing and one thing only - money. Agents, managers and directors are already raking in huge sums on every major deal done for a player - whether

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£250,000 for you, £250,000 for him...........lovely jubbly!'

Trouble is the greed culture has seeped into our own players now to the extent that 16-year-old prospects have agents and contracts stipulating exactly what they want to sign when a big club comes in. Hence the reason why some of our more impoverished clubs have turned to foreign fields to find good young players who don't come with as

many add-ons. I have that from a source currently working at the top level in youth football in this country.

If you have read my piece on the Back Page, you will have seen two items that warmed the heart in the face of this unbridled greed.

A lesson to us all because the number of people I have heard recently intimating that they have given up on the beautiful game because of all the money involved in it now is a worrying trend.

Looking round the grounds on TV and seeing all the empty seats seems to back that up. Southampton, back in the big-time after several years in the doldrums, had huge gaps at St Mary's for their first game in the Premier League. Manchester United did not fill Old Trafford on Saturday. It goes on. My local non-league club charge £9 for a game. That's less than half the admission price for most of the local professional clubs but they are getting just over 500 watching them.

It’s not all about the recession. The money is still out there. Just look at the laptops, mobiles, 4x4s and wide screen tellys most folk have.

No, it's also about the product and what they are charging for it. Bring it down a touch and let's see if the crowds come back. If they don't then we know it's a lost cause.

FOOTBALL bad boy Joey Barton arrived in Marseille on Wednesday in the hope of completing either a loan move or a permanent transfer to the French giants from QPR. Earlier in the day, the 29year-old wrote on his Twitter account that he was "en route to Marseille" and tweeted a picture of himself sitting on a plane.

After touching down at MarseilleMarignane airport, he was taken to the club's Robert Louis-Dreyfus training centre to meet representatives from the club.

A club spokesperson said that "no agreement has yet been reached".

Barton has a notoriously chequered past, having notably spent 74 days in prison in 2008 after being convicted of assault, but Marseille coach Elie Baup dismissed con-

cerns about his reputation.

"We'll see. They are cliches," he said. "The requirement is to be a good fit for the team and to respect the collective rules.

"A player with character is often necessary. Hopefully he'll bring this element of his character, on top of his individual talent."

Barton is currently serving a 12-match ban for a red card he received in QPR's final match of last season at Manchester City, when he was sent off for elbowing Carlos Tevez and then lashed out at Sergio Aguero.

He has already taken to Twitter to express his desire to join Marseille.

"I am hopefully (sic) that things will be sorted out soon. Other clubs are in but I only want to play in Marseille. This is the place for me..." he wrote on Sunday.

My local non-league club charge £9 for admission

foreign or not. It’s just that most of them seem to be foreign at the moment.

There's a school of thought that reckons it works something like this. The agent, player, two managers and chairmen all sit round a table and the agent says 'Now what did we say was the agreed price for this player?' ' £3m', comes the reply from the buying chairman. 'All right’, says the agent let's make that £5m, then there's £250,000 for me,

Spurs agree £15m BAD-BOY BARTON deal for Dembele HITS MARSEILLE

Tottenham have completed the signing of Belgian midfielder Moussa Dembele.

The 25-year-old joins from Fulham in a deal reportedly worth £15m.

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Dembele spent two seasons at Craven Cottage, joining from AZ Alkmaar for £5m. While injury hindered the midfielder in his first season, last term the Belgian international put in many impressive displays, attracting interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United in the process.

Dembele’s arrival may result in the departure of Rafael van der Vaart to Hamburg, while Brazilian winger Willian of Shakhtar Donetsk and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris of Lyons are expected to arrive if deals can be reached.

Fulham are likely to push

through a transfer for Sunderland's Frazier Campbell in response to Dembele's exit.

BAUTI AND THE BEAST

BRITISH supporters will probably nickname FC Torrevieja’s latest and final signing for this season ‘The Beast’ because Francisco Bautista Carbonell has an impressive physical presence.

Carbonell, known as Bauti and signed from Cartagena, is a 26-year-old centre forward and replaces Ramiro, who is playing and working in Ibiza.

He endured a disrupted season last term, but netted

15 goals the year before.

He joins Ernesto, Inarejos, Gasch and Luis Carlos as the main attacking options open to team boss Casimiro this campaign.

Bauti may feature against Crevillente on Sunday, as Gasch is still nursing a leg injury.

Wingers Ianarejos and Luis Carlos are ready for their home debuts, both having scored at Acero last Saturday. But missing will be Cuco Ros, who picked up

two cautions in that contest .

The 3-1 Torry success was a good start, though Acero did not look as good as they were last season, when they just missed the play-offs. Torry played over an hour with only ten men, but Pedro Lopez demonstrated that he is a quality acquisition in the heart of the defence. He was ably supported by Vicente Boix, Jorge and Rafa.

Another to make a very good first impression was

Dani, who came on as a substitute with 15 minutes to go. He looked another quality signing and will be hard to keep out of the starting 11 on Sunday.

The match against Crevillente should be a crowd pleaser – and not only because the TKO roadshow will be there to add to the atmosphere.

Crevillente banged in three goals last week, demonstrating their attacking flair.

An with three former Torry

Torry’s new hitman has animal magic favourites on their books Dani Mesenguer, Micro and Carrasco - it promises to be a belter of a derby fixture.

Season ticket s will be available at the gate on Sunday, price €90, but it’s advisable to arrive a little early to make sure that you are not stuck in a long queue and miss the start of the game!

Kick-off is at 6pm, with gates open from 5pm. The match programme has

been re-born and features a wealth of information plus entertaining articles. Well worth €2.

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IT'S WAYNE-ING, IT'S PORN-ING

WAYNE Rooney is going nowhere except to have his stitches out in a few weeks time.

The speculation went into overdrive after a fellow journalist wrote a hard-hitting piece claiming Rooney was persona non grata at Old Trafford after turning up overweight and with a bad attitude for pre-season training.

Well, no-one is going to come up with the £50m that Manchester United would want for Rooney - and he is worth it because when he wants to be, he is one of the world's best players, right up there with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The key to all that is in that phrase ‘when he wants to be’.

All too often we have seen Rooney throw a strop like a spoilt little kid, with England and United, and eventually, good as he is, people will get fed up with him.

I like him as a player but if I can get fed up with him then imagine what Fergie must have been going through these past few years. I pity the poor bloke, Fergie that is, because not only has he got this massive problem on his plate, now he has another potential troublesome scenario to deal with involving new signing Shinji Kagawa.

The Japanese midfielder cum striker has been an

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Forget about Ryan Giggs keeping it in the family, imagine the lads reaction when Ameri walks into the players' lounge with that Geisha girl smile and those long, long legs!

Now Fergie isn't exactly a Presbyterian but he is an old school Rangers boy with all that goes with it.

Thank goodness Kagawa and Robin van Persie seem to have hit it off so things can keep ticking over on the pitch while Fergie deals with the behind the scenes issues.

While all this nonsense was making the headlines in our newspapers, it was interesting to see two other

football-related stories on websites that left a nice, warm glow rather than a feeling of disgust.

Italian striker Antonio di Natalie is to adopt the disabled sister of his colleague who tragically died after a heart attack on the pitch a few months ago. The girl is the only remaining member of the family and Di Natalie and others have now pledged to support her financially. A nice touch and one worthy of true praise. I have always liked Di Natalie as a player - it's nice to know he is a decent human being too.

The other was the story of how Barcelona have taken on a young Brazilian boy who was born with no feet.

He has been taken into their Academy and he can play despite his handicap - there's a video to prove it which I have seen.

Barca have a good track record in this sort of thing.

It was their help and financial support for Lionel Messi, who had a growth problem as a kid that endeared him to the club and it's why he will never leave them. Why would he want to, anyway?

Nice stories and a nice change. Now Wayne, about that nasty gash...