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News Updates ISLAND PROMOTION The local government and representatives from the hotel
FIRE RAGES IN LA GOMERA Two years ago, La Gomera made the headlines as a huge fire raged out of control, forcing people from their homes and destroying much of the islands forest in the process. Two years later and the emergency services are once again being tested, as a forest fire broke out at around 6.30 pm in the Alojera district of Vallehermoso. Two helicopters and a plane loaded with water were immediately despatched. As night fell, the wind changed direction and residents from three districts were evacuated. Firefighters worked tirelessly throughout the night and into the early hours. By 8am the fire was out and residents were allowed to return to their homes. A water plane is still on standby at the local airport, just in case.
companies and major tourist attractions on the island, have signed a ´historic´ agreement to co-finance a number of professional conferences aimed at the tour agencies in thirty European cities. This is the first time that the tourism sector and the Cabildo have worked together on such a venture and the aim is to consolidate interests in Fuerteventura and retain tourists through local vendors and source markets. The conferences will be held in major cities and in countries such as Germany, Belgium, UK, France, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Since January foreign visitor numbers have increased by approximately 16.89%. Mainland Spain by 13.48% and passengers from the other Canaries 2.31%.
2000 MARIJUANA PLANTS SEIZED Ten suspects have been detained, and 2000 different kinds of Marijuana plants, worth approximately 400,000â‚Ź have been seized by police in Puerto Del Rosario. The raid was carried out by police, accompanied by police dogs, following local reports that bales of hashish were being traded illegally. Seven premises, including residential apartments, were raided and all plants and documentation was confiscated.
The Voice - Fuerteventura FISHERMEN SAVED Two fisherman were pulled to safety, thanks to the crew aboard The Volcán de Timanfaya ferry. The ferry was en-route from Las Palmas to Morro Jable in the south of Fuerteventura, when passengers and crew spotted a life raft drifting in the water. The two fishermen were forced to abandon their fishing boat when it sprang a leak during rough seas around 2am in the morning. Luckily the eagle-eyed crew immediately actioned their emergency rescue protocols and with the help of inflatable rings, a ladder and plenty of amazed passengers, the two men were helped aboard to safety.
LIVING FOSSILS Scientists have discovered that around 2000 years ago forests would have been a familiar site across Fuerteventura. Small pockets of plants still survive and are of particular interest to Project Life +, Bigtreese4life and the Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente Foundation (funded by the EU and the Dept of Monumental Trees). Their aim is to identify and protect the thousands of unique trees and mature forests of Spain. The plants of interest are; the wild olive trees in Jandia, the pink palms in La Oliva, The Mother of the Water palm in Betancuria and the olive trees of Catalina Rosa Garcia, which are believed to be the oldest on the island. Unfortunately the dragon tree and the big pine in Tetir are no longer alive, and the organisations are petitioning the councils to raise protection orders for the others, to prevent them from
succumbing to the same fate. with 3,847, followed by the British 2,826, and Germans 1,271. Other nationalities also include, Moroccan, French, Portuguese, Columbian, Dutch, Chinese, Belgian, Argentinian and Irish.
KICK START FOR JOBS The Canarian Government has announced a new plan to help kick start the jobs market. This latest scheme is offering €4,500 to employers who help take long-term unemployed off the jobless market. Employment Minister Francisca Luengo said ´the aim of the new scheme is to make those who have been out of work for six months or more attractive to employers´ as they will effectively come with ´a cheque in their pocket´ and €2,500 will be paid to businesses willing to offer a fixed-term contract. The scheme cannot be used to recruit relatives and existing staff cannot be made redundant. Over one hundred businesses expressed an interest in the scheme within the first 24 hours of the announcement.
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Local News BBQ WINNER In our 2nd Anniversary edition of The Voice we were kindly given a BBQ worth over 200€ by PY Construction in El Matorral, to give away . We were inundated with entries and the lucky winner pulled out of the hat was Trevor Lewis from Caleta De Fuste, who says that he never wins anything! Thank You to Pete and Yusi for not only giving us such a great prize but also for doing the heavy lifting and to everyone that got involved and entered. Don’t forget there is another fantastic prize up for grabs this month and every month. So have a go, as like Trevor, you never know your luck!
WIN A MEAL FOR 2 Many of you will have noticed that Legends Bar & Grill at the top of the Main Street in Corralejo is starting to take shape. They are planning to open their doors during the early part of October and will be offering all kinds of delicious and classic dishes for all the family to enjoy. In
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The Voice - Fuerteventura GOLFING FOR CHARITY On the 20th September the annual charity golf competition will be taking place at the Fuerteventura Golf Club, in Caleta de Fuste and everyone including residents and holiday makers are welcome. The event takes place between 1pm and 3pm and the entry fee is 50€ per person (including BBQ) with proceeds going to support Our Lady´s children´s Hospital in Crumlin, Ireland. There will be team trophies as well as individual ones and following the golf, the fun and fundraising will continue directly afterwards, and well into the night with a raffle and prizes at Mustang Sally´s in Nuevo Horizonte. For more information, to make a donation or to book your place call Jimmy on 0034 679 283 957.
GLUTEN FREE FANTASTIC Eating out in a nice restaurant should be an enjoyable experience. For some people just the thought of looking at a menu can fill them with dread, as allergies or having an intolerance to certain ingredients like wheat can make navigating the menu almost impossible. The Pickled Palm, situated up Chipmunk Hill in Caleta de Fuste, believe that everyone should be able to enjoy a nice family meal out together and be able to have a choice, so they have adapted their menu accordingly. Alongside their usual menu and specials board, they can now also offer a choice of starters, mains and desserts
that are gluten free and in some cases, lactose free too. The choices include langoustines, soups, sticky ribs, lasagnes, burgers, lamb roast, homemade chips and more. You can even choose breaded fish, chips and mushy peas if you fancy and complete your meal with a choice of gluten free desserts served with gluten free custard or ice-cream. All they ask is that you let them know that you want the wheat-free option when ordering, and their talented chef will do the rest. For reservations telephone (0034) 928 869 112 or pop in and view the menu for yourself. Caleta Map Ref: D5
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HARVEST FESTIVAL St James’ Church in Corralejo will be hosting their annual Harvest Festival service at 6.30pm on Sunday 28th September. Everyone is welcome to attend and any food gifts will be gratefully received and delivered to those in need, after the service. If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a food donation, then please call Penny on 647 144 666.
Attending the Centro Salud, waiting for a bus or visiting the vets can sometimes be thirsty and hungry work, especially when you have an hour or so to kill. Now all that is about to change for the people in Corralejo, as Cafeteria El Mordisco, (which means a little bite or nibble) is open and ready to welcome you. Not only do Michelle, Terenzio and Alberto speak English, Spanish and Italian, but they have also bought speciality meats and home cooked treats from each of those countries and are serving them all under one roof. The Café is located directly opposite the health centre and bus station and opens from 6am for those early risers, or people that need to grab a take away bite to take to work. There are lots of freshly made wares to choose from including sausage rolls and quiches, filled rolls and ciabattas, Italians coffees and sandwiches, and
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CONGRATULATIONS There are a few people in our community that we need to mention this month, all of whom have something to celebrate. The first are father and son team Paul and Ben from Wigan, who moved to Fuerteventura a year ago, and opened up The Café Lounge in Corralejo. Happy Anniversary Guys! Here´s to a successful year number 2! Also, congratulations to Colin Harding and his partner Alex Lutter, who managed to take a little time out from planning menus and rearranging kitchen furniture, ready for the big opening of Legends, to give birth to a beautiful baby boy. Congratulations to you both, and welcome to the World Little Sol.
A TREAT FOR TRIQUIVIJATE Nestled in the sleepy little village of Triquivijate is a new eating experience called simply ´Antonia´ which is just waiting to be discovered. Kira the owner and chef, is well known by anyone that has lived in Fuerteventura for some time, as the chef from Don Antonio restaurant in Betancuria, that appeared in the Michelin guide for many years. Now, so that you can enjoy the same delicious house specialties like her traditionally cooked Cabrito, but without the twisty, dark roads to contend with, she has moved to a more central location, just ten minutes’ drive from Caleta de Fuste. This chic yet country style restaurant is perfect for celebrating an anniversary or for holding a more formal occasion, but is also ideal for those who just want to enjoy a special meal in romantic surroundings. There are traditional tapas and Canarian dishes available, as well as specialities and international choices all freshly prepared with the emphasis on taste, in every sense of the word. Reservation is strictly by appointment only so please call (0034) 644 147 157 to make yours.
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CANARIES The Canary Islands are made up of : Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, La Graciosa, Alegranza, Isla de Lobos, Monta単a Clara and Roque del Oeste. The big four are probably the better known, as they have been welcoming tourists to their shores for many years. However there are two smaller islands which are also now becoming popular as tourists seek out a greener and less dessert like Canarian experience.
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La Palma is medium sized island which covers an area of 708 km2, is home to around 85,000 people and has Santa Cruz de la Palma as its capital. The whole of the island is designated as a biosphere reserve as it is almost untouched and home to many natural resources and diverse flora and fauna. This island is often referred to as the green island or the pretty island as vegetation seems to thrive, and the north is covered with lush green forests. This island is different from the other canaries as it seems to rise steeply out of the ocean, and most of its central mountain range sits in excess of 2000m above sea level. Its highest point (and second highest in the Canaries) is Roque de los Muchachos and is the site of one of the most important astrophysics observatories in the Northern hemisphere. La Palma is currently the most volcanically active of the Canary Islands and was formed three to four million years ago. It lies on The Cumbre Vieja which is active, but dormant, and the last eruption occurred in 1971 at the Teneguia vent which is located at the southern end.
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THE WHISTLING ISLE La Gomera is a very circular island with endless dips and rises across its 22k diameter surface. Alto Garajonay is its highest point that reaches to 1487m above sea level and, surprisingly for the Canaries, the centre of the island is home to a beautiful and thriving laurel rain forest that predates the ice age and is scattered with archaeology that dates back to the very first settlers. This site sits in the cloud layer and receives around 125cm of rainfall a year. It was given protected status back in 1986 by UNESCO and it is now a Protected National Park, which is criss-crossed with paths that offer stunning views and varying degrees of difficulty for seasoned hikers. The lower valleys are also lush and green, thanks to the run-off from the forest, and banana plantations and orchards thrive in the foothills of the mountains. Christopher Columbus made La Gomera his last port of call to replenish his crew’s food and water supplies before crossing the Atlantic in 1492. Beatriz de Bobadilla y Ossorio (the Countess of La Gomera) gave him cuttings of sugar canes to take with him, and these were the first ever sugar plants to arrive in the new world. The house in which he stayed is situated in what is now the islands capital called San Sebastián, and is a tourist attraction. La Gomera resembles an orange that is cut in half
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DRAGONS Our neighbouring island of Tenerife is home to a very special, and very old species of tree known as The Dragon Tree (Dracaena draco). Many believe that they are evidence that dragons once roamed the land, and these trees mark the spots where they died.
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he ancients believed that these trees are actually the dragons remains and have worshipped them for centuries. It is not difficult to see why the early inhabitants of the islands considered these trees to be divine as they are enormous in size and very weird and intricate to look at. Specimens can be found all over the Canary Islands, Madeira, Cape Verde and Morocco. However, the most famous and well known of all can be found in Icod de Los Vinos in Tenerife.
TWISTY TRUNKS In the early 19th Century, Naturalist and explorer, Alexander von Humbolt came across a dragon tree in the Frachy Gardens and recorded it as being 25m high with a 23 m circumference. He estimated that is was around 6000 years old, but unfortunately it was destroyed by very strong winds in 1867 and disappeared for good, so we will never know for sure. Dating the trees is especially difficult as they do not have rings on their trunks, like other trees do. Instead each twist and branch on the trucks are the only way that estimates can be made.
DRAGO MILENARIO Nowadays, the tree in Icod de los vinos, is estimated to be somewhere between 1,000 and 3,000 years old and a bid to make it a UNESCO world heritage site has been submitted. It was officially recognised as a National Monument back in 1917 and is locally known as Drago Milenario, in reference to its 1000 year age. The ancient Guanches used to gather under the branches of this tree, and when visiting it, it is easy to see why such a holy significance was applied to it. It stands proud, withstanding centuries of destructive weather and has the majestic Mount Teide as a background.
The Voice - Fuerteventura legends are thought to come from this tree, one Greek legends suggests that the golden apples which Hesperides had to find, come from three drops of the red sap or dragons blood, which turned into the legendary golden apples. It is also believed that dragon’s blood was sought after by Roman Gladiators, as they believed it healed all wounds.
PARQUE DEL DRAGO People still flock to see this magnificent hollowed specimen, and now a road has been diverted around it for protection and a whole garden, plaza and visitors centre full of baby dragon trees and local flora and fauna surrounds its trunk. In 1985 the tree was given a complete clean-up and a ventilator was placed inside its trunk to prevent fungus and disease from forming. Special care and attention is now taken to preserve it for the future.
DRAGONS BLOOD WORSHIP Evidence has been found that shows the Guanches used to worship these trees, and they hollowed out its trunk to create a small sanctuary for offerings, which is now accessed by a door. They also used the red coloured sap from its trunk as medicines and to embalm their dead. Many myths and
The red sap or Dragons blood which can be tapped from these trees, is still thought to have therapeutic and medicinal benefits. Many high end beauty manufacturers include Dragons Blood into their creams and lotions, believing that is has anti-aging and other beauty enhancing properties, but the most famous use of the sap is to dye the wood red on the famous and very expensive, Stradivarius violins.
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Habla CANARIA Many people arriving on the islands, will presume that the local people speak Castellano Spanish, but in actual fact they speak their own form of Spanish, known as Canarian Spanish.
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s merchants, sailors and other travellers arrived by boat from countries like Spain, Cuba, Venezuela or Puerto Rico they bought their own form of Spanish with them. Some of these people eventually settled in the islands and their words and accents became integrated with the local Berber Tamazight language. Although Tamazight-Guanche is no longer spoken, some words and names can still be seen and are used around the islands. This mix of native words, Hispanic phrases and verb formations, and Latin American words and accents has resulted in the Canarian Spanish that we know today.
It contains many words and phrases that you will only hear used on these islands, and here are some of them to listen out for: JAIRA - which is a certain type of goat GUANYL – Wild Goat AFILADOR – Pencil Sharpener AGUAVIVAS – jellyfish BAIFO – Kid or young goat. TEBERITE – Mark used on the ear of cattle GOFIO – Local grains used in cooking TAGOROR – Small circular enclosure or meeting place ¡CHACHO! - Shortened form of “¡Muchacho!” used to express surprise CHICHARREROS – Natives of Tenerife MAJOREROS – Natives of Fuerteventura CANARIONES – Natives of Gran Canaria. DURANZO – A Peach CHOLA – A flip flop or beach sandal COTUFAS – Popcorn MILLO – Corn FISQUITO – A small piece of something. GUAGUA – ( Sounds like wah-wah) A bus MACHANGO – Childlike or foolish PICON – Gravel made from volcanic rock pieces. MANEJAR – To drive (a car). PIÑA – Pineapple or Corn on the Cob BOLICHES – Marbles CHACHI – Good Quality MAGO – Detogatory word like ´Peasant!´ PAPAHUEVO – The Giant head used in processions CHUCHANGO – Snail GODO – Derrogatory term for someone from the mainland GIRI – Foreigner JAREA – Dried Fish TAMARAGUA – Guanche word for Good Morning
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CANINES The name, Canary Islands, is thought to be derived from the Latin words, Canariae Insulae, meaning “Island of the Dogs”, and according to historical writings from Pliny the Elder, it was the Mauritanian King Juba II, who originally named the island ´Canaria´ because, he wrote; it contained
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l Perro de pressa canario The Presa Canario is a kind of Mastiff which is a large and heavy dog, with a thick muscular body, broad head and a wide powerful jaw. This is a working breed that was traditionally used as a ´catch dog´. Its job was to drive cattle and protect the herd from other stray dogs that posed a threat. Due to its breeding it is naturally suspicious of other dogs, which can be a challenge to some owners. This kind of dog needs to be socialised from a very young
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l Perro majorero - Bardino This is probably the breed of dog that you are most familiar with as it is found all over, and is traditionally from the Island of Fuerteventura. The Majorero Dog is known locally as a Bardino and is a large, strong and very loyal dog that has always been used as a cattle dog or guard dog. Nowadays you can find this breed of dog all over Fuerteventura, but this was not always the case and it was not actually considered a breed until 1994 when, after much campaigning from local breeders, the Royal Canine Society of Spain officially recognised it. Cross breeding with other foreign breeds, led to an overall decline in numbers and so the ACPM (Asociación para la Conservación del Perro Majorero) was formed. What originally began as an initiative between enthusiasts soon grew into a controlled and strict re-breeding programme, where farmers worked together to ensure the quality of the bloodline and reintroduce strong and healthy breeds back onto the land. Anyone that has visited the annual Feaga (agriculture expo) will see just how serious the breeding programme now is, and competition to have the best in show is very fierce indeed.
l Podenco Canario The word podenco means hound, and the Canarian warren hound is a very familiar sight across the Canaries. They are still used as hunting dogs and are the reason that
rabbit appears on so many menus across the islands. They are thought to be some of the oldest dogs of the Canaries, and many believe that they originally came here with the Berbers from neighbouring Africa. Although they are very slender dogs and lightly built, they are also very sturdy and their long slender legs are perfect for chasing fast moving prey. Popularity of this breed began way back in the 16th century in Las Palmas as rabbits were taking over the island and ruining crops. Podenco´s were bought in to hunt and control the population and soon hunting with podenco´s became a sport. The Podenco Canario is recognised by La Real Sociedad Canina de España (Spanish kennel club) as an indigenous breed and is rapidly becoming a sought after breed across the world as people consider them a rare and very attractive pet to have.
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This small bird is endemic, not just the Canaries, but Fuerteventura in particular and draws serious ´Birders´ and ´Twitchers´ from all over Europe, and further afield. Birdwatchers fly here just to get a look at this little bird and it has been known for some people to fly in and out on the same day, just to see and photograph it. It really is that special, but unfortunately is also now considered an endangered species. Their normal habitats are barrancos, ravines, and rocky slopes, but they can also be spotted, quite regularly, in residential and tourist areas. So that you know what you are looking out for; the body size and shape of this little bird is similar to that of a European Robin. It´s upper parts lightly resemble the similar markings found on a Windchat, but are more contrasting. They are a dark brown colour with a blackish head and black back streaks. It has a very distinctive pure white supercillium that reaches behind the eye, white neck sides and a white orangey chestnut breast. The rump and the tail are dark, with the latter decorated with a white pattern which is visible in flight, and they also have a white wing band. The female is very similar but with a more washed-out appearance. It has a brown-black streaked head, but no white neck patches like the male displays. The male ´Fuerteventura Chat´ has a ticking call (like a pebble hitting another pebble) and a high twittering song. It will sing from exposed perches where it will hunt insects on the wing, and the female will lay around 4-5 eggs at a time, with two clutches of young a year. Here is one that I spotted up on Chipmonk Mountain in Caleta de Fuste.
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THE ANGEL SHARK Unfortunately the Angel Shark was placed on the critically endangered list by IUCN in 2006. However, the Canary Islands are a unique hotspot for seeing these amazing creatures.
Sadly all over the over the world the shark population is declining drastically and the Angel shark has become extirpated in many places. However here, the Angel Shark (Squatina Squatina) can be seen quite regularly and there are even signs of them breeding, with many new-borns and juveniles being spotted. The Angel Shark is very similar to a ray in shape, with long wide fins like wings, hence the name, and a large shark like tail. They spend most of their time hidden in the sea bed or buried in the sand with only their eyes or a small part of their body exposed. They are a relatively docile species of shark and use the sandy bottoms as camouflage to ambush their prey as it swims past them; they feed off fish, crustaceans and molluscs. The Angel Shark Project (angelsharkproject.com) is a census based here in the Canaries where sightings of Angel Sharks on the Islands can be logged. The project so far has identified that there is a wide distribution of the species in the canaries, and has even noted a pattern in reproduction between March and July in Gran Canaria and Tenerife. The project believes that making an assessment of the conservation status of the species here, is crucial for the global population of the Angel Shark. The main threats to the species are illegal fishing, sport fishing, disturbance and habitat degradation. We are very privileged to have these majestic beautiful sharks here so please respect them. If you’re lucky enough to spot one here then please try not to disturb it, don’t attempt to feed them and please report sightings to the angel shark project. We hope that they will continue to remain in our waters and the population will start to increase.
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First Fuerte Settlers The World has been aware of the existence of Fuerteventura and The Canary Islands for many centuries and the Phoenicians, Romans, Carthaginians and Arabs have all visited here.
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The Great Divide
Here in Fuerteventura, or Erbania as it was known, there were two kingdoms. Maxorata being the largest in the North and Jandia in the very south. The two were separated by a low wall (La Pared) that crossed the skinny part of the island and reached from shore to shore. There are still areas of the wall
eople first settled on the islands 2000 years ago. They were isolated from the rest of the world for around 1500 years and had only sporadic contact with people from Europe and Africa who usually brought trouble with them. Although still shrouded in mystery, archaeological studies have determined that the race known locally as ´The Guanches´ were Cro-Magnon and came from North African, Barbary and Libyan areas. The name Guanche means ´man from the white mountain´ in reference to the snow-capped mountain in Tenerife.
intact, although most of it was destroyed to make houses over the centuries. Occasionally people from each tribe would cross the wall to steal livestock and women, and huge statues depicting the likeness of their leaders, Ayose and Guise, can be found on the mountain road to Betancuria now.
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The Gene Pool
It was not just people from one tribe that made up the settlers on the islands, but many different tribes. Escaped Slaves and shipwreck victims also added to the population, as did exiles and refugees from the conquests of the Romans, and other travellers.
The Majos
The aborigine tribes were termed Majo´s or Maxo´s. Words that they used to describe the goat skin shoes worn by the islanders and where we get the word ´Majorero´ meaning ´a person from Fuerteventura´ from today. These shoes would have been essential for getting around the sharp, rocky landscape, as there were no roads and underfoot would have been scorching hot.
Daily Life
The early settlers lived a very simple existence, mainly concerned with survival. With Africa only 100kms away, slavers were constantly in the surrounding seas and raids were a regular occurrence. Because of this, many chose to move away from the shores and settle further inland. They kept goats, pigs, sheep and dogs which were essential to their survival. The goat is recorded as being plentiful and supplied not only milk and cheese but also meat and a rendered form of beef or mutton fat called tallow. The animal skins were used as clothes and to make essential Majo shoes.
Early Living
In this desert environment there were few natural resources and dates, figs and molasses supplemented their diet. Molluscs and sea fish were caught from the shore as they had no boats or sailing skills, and ferns and dried grasses were ground down and provided flour for bread. Although life would have been tough, they still had time to meet up, worship and have fun. The mountain at Tindaya had a particularly mystical significance and the podomorphs of the ancients can still be seen today and the coastal village now named El Cotillo, was the seat of the former kings of the North. They possessed very simple weapons, had no metal, and lead a Neolithic, almost caveman-like existence. Their homes can still be seen at the La Atalayita village museum (although it is currently closed to the public due to funding).
The Fortunate Islands
Fuerteventura was mentioned on a map by Portugese navigator Angelino Dulcet as ´Forte Ventura´ meaning Land of strong winds in 1330. Later a play on this name was ascribed to Jean de Betancourt as “Great adventure” when he invaded in 1402. The sudden arrival of his soldiers, bent on conquest and in search of wealth and slaves, ensured the demise of the population. Almost overnight they were diseased, murdered or enslaved and the way of life they had followed for at least 1500 years became a memory.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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THE SPIDER CAVE I was very surprised to read, in the new edition of The Voice, your encouragement for readers to visit Cueva del Llanos. This cave has been closed to the public...… and there was no sign of it re-opening when I visited the entrance just over a week ago. I think the problem is a roof fall making it unsafe.
Regards Jeff Brannan Thanks for bringing this to our attention Jeff. The cave was originally only temporarily closed whilst they assessed the roof, as you suggested. However we have contacted the museums department at the Cabildo for an update, and they have confirmed that the estimates for the works to be carried out have come in at much higher that they originally expected, possibly millions, and so It is likely that it will remain closed for some time to come. Also, regarding the other museums on the island, when the ban which restricted additional government hiring was imposed, they had to concentrate their limited staff to the busier and more popular museums. It is wise to check before you go. For up to date information regarding which museums are open and what times, visit their website at www.artesaniaymuseosdefuerteventura.org
GLOSSY IBIS Thought Ted might be interested in this photograph I took of a Glossy Ibis wandering along the grass verge in Morro Jable without a care in the world!! Taken in June this year.
Ann Kaplan, Corralejo. Thanks Ann. I am sure Ted will love it! Thank you for taking the time to send it in to us. The Ed
COFFEE SHOPS! I have been visiting Corralejo for over 10 years, and have seen many changes during that time… most for the better. But lately I have noticed that many of the quirky little shops and tapas bars -that made this place special- have been replaced by coffee shops selling panini’s and pizza! Why? Do we really need so many places to buy coffee? Bring back the traditional tapas!!!
Jim Jacobs (Tamaragua) Thanks for your comments. The Ed
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An Article By
Emily Eatwell with The Voice
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Fuerteventura is renowned for its laid back atmosphere and I’m sure residents and holiday makers alike would agree that the islands easy, relaxed vibe is one of its most appealing features. When it comes to beauty and style the same mantra applies.
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ays at the beach and by the pool call for minimal makeup effort and in the evening there is no need to get all dressed up if you don’t have the time; after all this is an island where it is perfectly acceptable to dance all night in your flip flops! So put the makeup brush down, grab an ice cold drink and read on for our effortless beauty tips which will leave you looking laid back and lovely in no time...
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FUSS FREE FACE
Have you ever lusted after that no makeup, effortless beauty look that so many models and celebrities seem to be able to achieve? Well here’s a secret: they’ve all got makeup on! They have just used the right products along with the right techniques. The first step is your base. If you want to achieve flawless finish without using a heavy foundation go for a tinted moisturiser or a BB cream. These products will even out any redness and imperfections whilst giving a gorgeous natural finish. Another tip is to build up some colour on your face using a gradual self tanner (however apply sparsely as you don’t want to end up looking like you’ve been tangoed!) Your face will eventually have a natural looking glow which means you may be able to skip makeup altogether. For an evening out use coppery, neutral tones on your eyes, sweep on some bronzer, apply a peachy blush on the apples of your cheeks and finish with a neutral lip gloss – voila – a perfect effortless look that will have people doing a ‘is she wearing any makeup?!’ double take.
HASSLE FREE HAIR
Here in Fuerte most ladies will probably advise that there is no need to spend hours blow-drying and styling hair on a day to day basis. The natural look simply fits in with the lifestyle here and during my time on the island I have perfected a couple of styles which give just the right balance between laid back and lady like.
MESSY BUN
This one is great if you’re strapped for time as it works better on unwashed hair. Spritz a texturising spray through the lengths of your hair (some sea salt mixed with water in a spray bottle will also work just fine) and scrunch to add some body to it. Grab a hair band and gather your hair on top of your head as if you were about to do a ponytail. Don’t worry about any lumps or bumps on the crown – this all adds to the textured look that you’re after. Loop the hair band around your hair and on the last loop secure the ponytail into a bun shape. Use your fingers to ‘flare’ out the bun and tease some strands out of it to create a laid back finish.
BOHEMIAN BRAID
This style works best on cleaner hair with some slight volume so apply a volumising moose or hairspray before styling. Tie your hair into a side ponytail using an elastic band. Tease and scrunch the hair as much as possible and then style into a braid. Slightly pull sections of the braid for a ‘mussy’ finish. Finish by snipping the elastic band from the top of your braid (be careful not to cut any of your hair!) You’ll be left with a style that is perfect for the beach, a barbecue or even a casual cocktail.
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ALOE
When focussing on the Canary Islands and their health benefits, there is one plant that stands out above all others, and that is of course the locally grown and amazingly beneficial Aloe Vera.
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his unassuming green succulent has been used in herbal medicine since the days of ancient Egyptians, who called it ´The plant of immortality¨. The Greeks, Romans, Native Americans and almost all civilizations worth mentioning, have also used it through the ages to treat burns, skin conditions and all kinds of weird and mysterious illnesses. Today, the cosmetic industry uses this little green wonder on a monstrous scale and it is hardly surprising, as not only does it heal and soothe us, but it also rejuvenates us too, making it a great addition to a medicine or beauty cabinet. The leaves of an Aloe Vera Plant are made up of three parts. An inner clear gel that contains 99% water and 1% fibre, amino acids, lipids, sterols and vitamins. The middle layer or sap, which contains organic compounds and glycosides, and the outer rind which has a protective function and synthesizes carbohydrates and proteins.
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How does it work?
Aloe Vera contains 75 potentially active constituents which include: vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, lignin, saponins, salicylic acids and amino acids. All words that we are used to hearing on cosmetic adverts, but what exactly does it contain and what do they do? • Vitamins: It contains vitamins A (beta-carotene), C and E, which are antioxidants that neutralize free radicals. It also contains vitamin B12, folic acid, and choline. • Enzymes: It contains 8 enzymes: aliiase, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, bradykinase, carboxypeptidase, catalase, cellulase, lipase, and peroxidase. Bradykinase helps to reduce inflammation when applied to the skin. The others help in the breakdown of sugars and fats. • Minerals: It contains calcium, chromium, copper, selenium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium and zinc. These are minerals which effect and aid the efficiency of different body functions, also some have anti-oxidant properties too. • Sugars: It contains monosaccharides and polysaccharides, including a glycoprotein with anti-allergic properties, called alprogen and an antiinflammatory compound. • Anthraquinones: It has 12 anthraquinones, which are compounds traditionally used as laxatives, and
Aloin and emodin which act as analgesics, anti-bacterials and antivirals. • Fatty acids: It provides 4 plant steroids; cholesterol, ß-sisosterol, campesterol and lupeol. All these have antiinflammatory properties, and lupeol, which also possesses antiseptic and analgesic properties. • Hormones: Gibberellins and Auxins that help in wound healing and have anti-inflammatory action. • Others: It also contains amino acids that are required by humans. Salicylic acid that possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Lignin, when helps substances to be absorbed by the skin and Saponins which have cleansing properties.
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The wand of heaven
When you look at what is actually encased within these prickly leaves, it is easy to see why the Native Americans called it ¨The wand of Heaven¨ and used it to treat pretty much anything, including baldness! As with any kinds of substance, there are always going to be some people that are immune to its properties or allergic, but for those of you that are okay to use Aloe Vera then it can help many things including soothing sunburned skin, treating minor bites, burns, acne and rashes, moisturise dry skin and skin irritations, minimise stretch marks, reduce inflammation and dark spots and refresh and rejuvenate the skins surface as well as making your hair shiny and your scalp moisturised.
Inside & Out
Aloe Vera can work on the inside too and many health and nutrition companies and cosmetic’s manufacturers have now incorporated this gel into lotions, potions, pills, capsules, supplements, drinks, masks and creams, which makes using Aloe Vera much easier. In most cases they have also managed to irradiate the strange and quite pungent aroma that freshly cut plants emit, by mixing it with essential oils, making is a far nicer experience. But
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for those of you who don’t mind the initial earthy smell and are lucky enough to have one growing in your garden, then you can simply slice open the leaves and use it straight from the source. If you fancy treating yourself, like the ancient Egyptian beauties used to do, then have a go at our homemade face masks. All When slicing the leaf you do is add them to cleansed to remove the gel, skin and leave them to go to take care with the work for around 5 -10 minutes. sap as it will stain Then simply rinse off with warm anything it touches! water and pat dry.
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Moisturising mask
• Gel From An Aloe Vera Leaf • ½ Cucumber (Peeled And Finely Blended) • ¼ Cup Plain Unsweetened Yogurt Simply blend all the ingredients together and apply.
Brightening & rejuvenating
• Gel from an Aloe Vera Leaf • Juice from 1 Lemon • 1 Tablespoon of brown Sugar Stir the sugar into the juice until it is almost dissolved, then add the Aloe Vera gel and blend together.
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he tricolour Canarian flag was designed to combine the blue and white colours of the province of Santa Cruz in Tenerife, with the blue and yellow colours of the Province of Las Palmas. These three colours combined are very striking and are well known across the Canaries, signifying both unity of all the islands and autonomy from the rest of Spain, simultaneously. These three colours in particular are very important here, but in general, the colours themselves also have a significance and can have a psychological effect on us and our surroundings.
l White White is associated with goodness, innocence, light, purity, and virginity. It is considered to be the colour of perfection. White means safety, purity, and cleanliness and has a positive influence on us. In heraldry white is always used to depict faith and purity and in advertising it is used to demonstrate cleanliness, coolness and simplicity. Cool, clean rooms and floaty white fabrics promote a feeling of wellbeing and wearing crisp white clothing can make you appear honest, innocent and virginal.
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l Yellow Yellow is the colour of sunshine and is therefore associated with joy, energy, happiness, and intellect. It has a warming effect, arouses cheerfulness, generates energy and stimulates mental activity when used in the home or office. Yellow is used to get people’s attention and when combined with black screams warning! Too much yellow can have a disturbing effect and so it should only be used in small quantities and never in babies’ bedrooms and in heraldry it is used to depict loyalty and honour. Yellows should be chosen carefully as too dull and they have a gloomy effect, too bright and they can be over whelming. Wearing yellow makes people feel comfortable and happy to be around you, but too much and they will head in the opposite direction.
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Fabulous Flowering
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The Canary Islands may look quite stark and desolate to outsiders, but each island is very different from another, and some are very lush indeed. Although the soil and climate in Fuerteventura is well suited to cacti, agaves and succulents, there are actually around 40 species that are endemic to The Canaries and, due to the micro-climates on each island, they range across all kinds of plant families.
CANARY ISLAND FLATPOD (Adenocarpus foliolosus)
URBAN ROSETTES (Aeonium urbicum) This is a species of plant from the ´Crassulaceae´ family and is endemic to the island of Tenerife. Its name comes from a mixture of Latin and Greek, Urbicum meaning Urban, and Aeonium which means always alive, referring to the way that it always seems to grow in houses, by sticking out of roof tops or squeezing from tiny cracks in the homes façade. This plant was first recorded in 1841, and although botanists originally believed that is grew in La Gomera as well, after further comparison it appears that it is another species, known as Aeonium appendiculatum that actually grows there instead. Both plants are a shrub species with unbranched stems, which resemble a rosette, and grow to around 50cm in diameter.
This is known locally as Codeso and is a shrubby species of flowering plant that comes from the legume family ´Fabaceae¨. It is endemic to the canaries and can be found on Tenerife, La Gomera, El Hierro, Gran Canaria and La Palma. It has pretty yellow flowers, compound leaves, a narrow oblong beanlike seed sack and short petioles (the stork that attaches the leaf to the stem). There is also another member of this family that grows here, known as Adenocarpus ombriosus, but this one can only be found on the island of El Hierro and is a very rare and on the endangered species list. If you wanted to see this plant growing in the wild, then you would need to trek up the side of the mountains to do so, as it only grows in areas of high altitude, around 500m above sea level. It is a protected species and only 338 examples still survive.
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CANARY ARBUTUS (Arbutus canariensis) This plant is sometimes called the Canary Madrone or Canary strawberry and is believed to be the tree of golden apples that is mentioned in the ancient Greek stories. It is on the threatened species list as it only grows in the clouded areas of Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera. It is a tree type shrub from the Ericaceae family and can grow to around 15m in height. Its foliage is a glossy, rich green and it grows on multiple twisted trunks. It produces urn shaped flowers which turn into a green coloured, strawberry-like fruit. As these fruits ripen they change from green to yellow, and eventually to a rich orangey-red colour.
CANARIAN DAISIES (Bethencourtia) These plants are a member of the daisy family and there are three different types that are endemic to the canaries: Bethencourtia hermosae, Bethencourtia palmensis and Bethencourtia rupicola. The first of these can only be found on the island of El Hierro where they seem to like foggy conditions. The others are more abundant and can be found scattered across the other islands. They are recognisable by their brilliant yellow flowers and long, thin green leaves.
PARROTS BEAK (Lotus bertelotii) This is a strikingly beautiful, yet very rare plant that is endemic to the Canaries and is often referred to as the parrot’s beak. This plant comes from the Lotus family and is a creeper or trailing plant. Its leaves are covered in fine silvery hairs and divide into 3 – 5 slender leaflets which are about 2cm long and only 1mm wide. It produces bright flowers which range from orange to red and grow to around 8mm in size. It is believed that the sunbird was mainly responsible for pollinating these flowers, and since it became extinct, numbers of the plants dwindled. Back in the 1800´s these plants were classified as extremely rare, and unfortunately this made them a favourite of botanists and flower fanciers who began removing them from the wild, for profit. They are still growing wild, although in heavily protected areas, but cultivation of the pure plant outside of their wild habitat is proving unsuccessful among conservators, however hybrid versions are available.
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED (Salvia herbanica) This plant is a densely branched shrub with dark green leaves and striking purple flowers, centered with a white spot. They are critically endangered and only grow in the southern and central mountains in Fuerteventura. They are now officially protected and can only be found between
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altitudes between 2000 and 3000m. This little plant is very attractive but extremely elusive to find as not only does it only grow to heights of around 7 or 8 cm´s, but it actually lives and grows underground. The only time you will see it, is three weeks in the springtime, when it comes to the surface to pollinate.
THE TEIDE VIOLET (Viola cheiranthifolia) This pretty little purple plant is part of the Voila family and is often called the Teide Violet or Teide Daisy. This plant can only be found in the stony, dry areas of the Mount Teide volcano in Tenerife, and only grows at
ABOVE THE CLOUDS (Spartocytisus supranubius) This delicate white flowering shrub gets its name from the area in which is lives, as it can only be found at an altitude of 2000m or above. Its name is made up of the Latin words ´supra´ which means above and ´nubius´ which means cloud. It can only be found growing on Mount Teide in Tenerife and the clouded mountain tops on the island of La Palma.
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CANARIAN PARSLEY (Tinguarra) There are three types of Tinguarra that grow here in the canaries; Tinguarra cerviariaefolia, Tinguarra montana and Tinguarra sicula. They are all members of the Apiaceae family which also includes carrots, parsley and coriander. They are hollow aromatic plants which are a lush green colour and often used in cooking. These plants do have a nice aroma, but also roots which resemble that of celery which often find their way into local cuisine.
CANARIAN SEA DAFFODIL (Pancratium canariense) Like daffodils in the UK, these bulbous flowering plants prefer the cooler months in which to grow and lie dormant during the hot summer months. They only grow on north facing slopes, where they can enjoy the sunshine without getting too hot or thirsty and they manage to find fertile soil hidden between rocks or shrubs and take hold. They flower in the early autumn and produce large white and very fragrant flowers. They also produce large bulbs that can be as much as 15cm in diameter. These plants often grow to a height of around 80cm and have long, tapered green leaves and flowers which grow in clusters of 5 to 10 heads all arranged on one long rod.
SWEET BROOM (Genista stenopetala) Many gardeners choose to include broom in their flower beds as they grow to a good height and are covered in highly attractive little flowers. Here in the canaries these kinds of broom are often called Sweet broom or Easter broom and can only be found on the islands of La Palma and Tenerife. The two kinds are Genista spachiana and Cytisus spachianus and they are evergreen shrubs which grow to around 3 metre in height. The leaves are made up of three little leaves and the leaflets are only around 1-3cm long and covered in fine, silvery little hairs. The flowers are a striking bright yellow colour and fruit looks like a pod, around 2-3cm long.
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CANARIAN PINES (Pinus canariensis) Looking around at the treeless planes of Fuereventura it is hard to believe that our neighbouring islands have areas forested with hundreds and hundreds of lush green pine trees, but they do. The Canarian pine can be found growing in abundance in Gran Canaria and can also be found in La Palma, El Hierro and Tenerife, although over building has reduced the numbers dramatically over the years. The Canarian pine comes from the Pinaceae family and is endemic to the outer Canary Islands. It is a subtropical pine which does not tolerate low temperatures but can survive variable rainfall. These pines love rain, but when it is scarce, manages to survive by capturing the mist in the air on their leaves and utilising the much needed moisture. These are possibly the most drought tolerant pines on the planet and can survive in areas with less than 200mm of rainfall a year. These are the tallest of all the trees in the Canary Islands, they even outreach the endemic Canarian palm trees, by growing up to 30 or 40m in height. Their trunks are around 120cm in diameter and in extreme cases some trees have been measured at 60m tall.
The needle like leaves are a yellow – green colour and grow in bundles of three. The pine cones are chestnut brown in colour and serotinous, which means they stay closed for several years before seeding. These pines are very similar in characteristics to the pines found in the Himalayan Mountains and are one of the most fire resistant conifers in the world.
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Canarian Country Living
This month we are focussing on the Canary Islands, so we thought it would be a nice idea to have a look at what typical Canarian styled properties are available both here and on some of our neighbouring isles. The busier and bigger islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria have a plethora of properties to choose from, but as we live and enjoy a slower and more tranquil island way of life here in Fuerte, we focussed on the smaller and simpler islands of El Hierro, La Gomera and La Palma instead.
2 Villas & 10,000 M² This is an amazing opportunity to purchase a huge villa with a difference. You will be getting an amazing amount for your money. 2 villas on 10,000 m2 of land with stunning views. The first villa consists of large entrance hall and kitchen and huge lounge. 3 double bedrooms two with en-suite and a guest bathroom. Master bedroom also benefits from a corner bath. Attached to the villa is a large annex with another double bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. The garden has been done in artificial grass surrounding the private swimming pool. This villa also has a separate garage. The second villa is on the same 10,000 m2 plot but 500 yards away and with its own private entrance completely separate from the main house. It is completely private from the other. This consists of 3 bedrooms kitchen and lounge and its own parking and gardens. This property comes with good long term tenants and generates a good rental income. Both villas benefit from traditional Canarian charm.
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Canarian Clad Cottage This quaint Canarian style stone-clad cottage is situated in a rustic and tranquil setting on the island of El Hierro. The house consists of 1 bedroom, living room with fireplace, a typical Canarian kitchen, two terraces and a store room. It sits on a 289m2 plot and has recently been renovated. It is close to supermarkets and restaurants and located in the San Andres area.
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Hillside House This traditional Canarian house is situated in the lower Valle Gran Rey area on the island of La Gomera. The main house has a living room, kitchen, bedroom with bathroom and another room with a large open fireplace. Just across a small courtyard is a separate apartment that is also included in the sale. This consists of a living room with kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and a patio area. The garden is well planted with fruit trees and terraces which slope up the hillside. There is also a separate sun terrace and BBQ area. Access to the villa is via a footpath, with parking nearby.
Listed Price € 245,000
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This beautiful country finca is located near the pine forests in the north of the island of La Palma. It is situated in a secluded, rural location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, mountains and canyons and comes with breath-taking views. The main house is set on 2 storeys and is great for anyone what really wants to get back to nature as it comes with a separate guest house, 2 organic pools, a pizza oven, stables for horses, a green house, a hen house, storage shed and tack shed. There is also extensive gardens which are home to bountiful fruit trees.
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An Article By Sabrina L Williams
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SOCIAL MEDIA in the workplace
As an employer, one of the biggest concerns is whether your employees are making good use of the working day
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roductivity is a major issue in this day and age with all the technology at our fingertips, what with Smartphones, Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter and other Social Media, there are many distractions in the workplace that can effectively cost the business money. Frustrating as it is, it has become commonplace for people to
be more engrossed in responding to every beep and chirp their phone makes than interacting with those around them or taking their job seriously. As an employer, what can you do in these situations? One business owner noticed that his employees wasted an incredible amount of time checking and responding to personal Whatsapp messages during work hours and he began to log the dip in productivity. The problem here is can he realistically prohibit the use of Internet devices in the workplace or check his employees’ phones to see their last connection on chats without
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infringing on their rights? There has not been any legal precedence in these cases even though there are sentences regarding the use of company computers for personal activities but not when it comes to employees’ private mobile phones so it is difficult to find the legal angle and confirm one course of action over another with a definitive legal basis but some appropriate steps could include: In order to instil disciplinary action regarding the abuse of Social Media for personal use in the workplace, some type of prior communication must exist in which the employees are duly informed of the company’s position on the matter. This would mean sending out a written internal memo for example, that sets the necessary guidelines. The memo must also stipulate what disciplinary action can be taken if the rules are broken as long as said action falls in line with the collective agreement. Another way of enforcing this rule is to include it in the work contract that is signed by both employer and employee at the start of the business relationship This isn’t the only Social Media issue that has been cause for concern over the past few years… There have been many cases in which employees have made derogatory and inappropriate comments about their bosses, colleagues and clients that project a negative image of the company. This in itself is cause for disciplinary action even if it is done outside work hours. Another reason why employers have felt the need to limit the use of the Internet during work hours and especially on personal devices is for company security in case sensitive information is leaked on the Web, compromising the company’s image and credibility. More serious cases have been dealt with at court, for example in November 2011, the High Courts of Andalucía ruled against an employee who posted photos of the work place in Facebook in a derogatory manner, not only that, she also photographed the location and make of the company safe. Social Media and Smartphones are here to stay and even though they have their uses in the business world, they are also counterproductive if abused so finding the right balance is essential.
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Talking Tourism Record Spending The latest Egatur tourism expenditure report (up to the end of July) reveals that spending in Spain has reached a record high. The overall spend has increased by 7% when compared to the same period in 2013, and represents a total spend of 34,497 Million euros. Average daily spends per tourist increased by 0.4% to 109€ per person, and the average spend overall per tourist remained constant at 950€. In the month of July, international tourists accounted for 8,151 Million euros (up 4.5%). The tourists spending the most money is still the British, who were responsible for just under 20% of the overall amount (up 7.1%) which equates to 6,812 Million Euros. The German visitors are spending 6% more and are the second highest spenders, followed by the Scandinavians and French. According to the Europa Press, the Canary Islands actually experienced the highest growth rate of all other Spanish regions, coming in at a rise of 13.1% on last year.
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TAXING TIMES An Article By Paul Montague DipFA,
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UK Plans To Restrict Personal Tax Allowance For Non-Residents! Following on from its plan to charge non-UK residents capital gains tax on the sale of UK residential property, the UK government is considering whether to withdraw the personal tax allowance from most non-residents. Under current rules, UK nationals are entitled to the UK personal allowances whether they are resident in the UK or abroad. It is also granted to many foreign non-residents, especially where their country has a tax treaty with the UK. Many countries, particularly most of the EU, the US, Australia and Canada, restrict entitlement to their own personal allowances. The government announced its intention to consult on restricting this allowance in the March budget, and the Treasury has now published its consultation document.
HM Revenue & Customs estimate that 400,000 individuals who are non-resident for tax purposes claim personal allowances, and it costs the exchequer approximately £400 million a year. The Treasury now proposes to restrict its availability to nonresidents, so that entitlement will be based on the economic connection the individual has with the UK. Economic connection is likely to be measured by looking at what percentage of the individual’s worldwide income arises in the UK. Many other countries use this test, and if an individual’s income arising in the country is above a set amount (usually between 75% and 90%), they are eligible for the allowance. The UK government has expressed that this is the preferred option. It wants to ensure that those with strong economic connections to the UK continue to benefit from the generous personal allowance. The Treasury consultation document explains that although the loss of the UK personal allowance would mean non-residents face increased UK tax liabilities, most of them would be able to claim relief overseas in the form of a credit for tax paid in the UK or exemption from tax in their home state. Most people would therefore not generally pay more tax overall, though this will depend on the relative level of tax rates and allowances between the UK and their country of residence - those living in low tax jurisdictions are likely to pay more tax.
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ARE YOU AFFECTED? Retirees Most retired British expatriates would not be affected. Tax treaty provisions generally mean that UK state pensions, personal or private sector occupational pensions are only taxable in recipient’s states of residence. Government service pensions, however, are generally only taxable in Britain. Many retired expatriates do not have any other income which is taxable in the UK, so would not be affected by losing their allowance.
Non-resident landlords Generally taxed on their UK rental income in their country of residence and the UK. They can claim double taxation relief, so should not face an overall cash loss without a UK allowance. The sooner you carry out your tax and wealth management planning, the sooner you can get on with enjoying your new life in the Canary Islands.
few months) are already likely to claim double tax relief in their country of residence against UK tax, so probably only those in low tax jurisdictions would face a loss.
Low income individuals To avoid administrative burden and tax losses to these individuals, the government intends to put a de minimis limit in place. This is still only a consultation, so there are no changes to the personal allowance yet. The earliest something can happen is Budget 2015, although Budget 2016 is more likely. There is no need to worry yet, but should keep informed if the consultation is likely to affect you. As an expatriate living in Spain, you need to be aware of how UK tax, and changes there, could continue to affect you. Importantly, you need to understand the interaction of UK and Spanish taxation and ensure you are not missing out on opportunities to save tax.
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Ali’s Tavern - Live sports An Caisteal - Live Scottish sports Boardriders - Chill out Music Bufalo Saloon – Karaoke with Dee Chablis - Trevor Holliday (ex Rubettes & Slade) 9.30pm Clarkies Bar – Live sports & Texas Hold’em Poker Fabs Bar - See entertainment board Kix – Live Sports & Pool Luna Blu Bar - Chill out music Murphys Bar- Live music with Jeff Ocean View - Live sports Spectrum - 80s & 90s music Starlight - 70s, 80s + salsa music Underground Bar - Live sports and Entertainment with Karen Vonney´s – Karaoke with Nigel or Bob Weirdos - WII & chill out night
Tuesday
Ali’s Tavern - Live sports / Karaoke with Nigel An Caisteal - Live Scottish sports Boardriders - Chill out Music Bufalo Saloon - Live music with Kevin Archer Citrus Surf Café - Live music on the terrace Clarkies Bar – Live sports & soaps Fabs Bar - Karaoke with Delectable Dee Jo & Derek welcome you to
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Kix – Live Sports & Pool Luna Blue Bar - Live music with Joe Murphys Bar- Sing along with John Ocean View - Live sports Spectrum - 80s & 90s music Starlight - 70s, 80s + salsa music Underground Bar - Live Sports / Live Entertainment with Karen Vonney´s Bar – Karaoke with Bob Weirdos - Karaoke with DJ Rebecca
Wednesday
Ali’s Tavern - Live sports An Caisteal - Live Scottish sports Boardriders - Live music on the terrace Bufalo Saloon – Live music with Dave Stevens Clarkies Bar – Live sports & Soaps Fabs Bar - See entertainment board H20 - Live music with Dave & Pete 60’s & 70’s Kix – Live Sports & Pool Murphys Bar - Live Music with Jeff Ocean View - Live sports Spectrum - 80s & 90s music Starlight-70s, 80s + salsa music Underground Bar Live sports & soaps Vonney´s Bar – Karaoke with Nigel or Bob Weirdos - WII & chill out night
Thursday
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Boardriders Chill out Music Bufalo Saloon – Live music Chablis - Trevor Holliday (ex Rubettes & Slade) Citrus Surf Café – Mexican Theme Night Clarkies Bar – Live sports, Soaps and Quiz Night Fabs Bar - Karaoke with Delectable Dee Kix – Live Sports & Pool Luna Blue Bar - Kevin Archer Live from 2.30pm Murphys Bar - Sing along with John Ocean View - Live sports Spectrum - Salsa night Starlight - 70s, 80s + salsa music
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Friday
Ali’s Tavern - Live sports & karaoke with Nigel An Caisteal - Live Scottish sports Boardriders - Chill out music Bufalo Saloon - Live music with Kevin Archer Chablis - Live entertainment Citrus Surf Café – BBQ Theme night Clarkies Bar – Live sports followed by Live Music Fabs Bar - Karaoke with Delectable Dee Kix – Live Sports & Pool Luna Blue Bar - Live music with Explore Murphys Bar - Live Music with Dave O’Neil Ocean View - Paul sings all your favourites Rogues Gallery - Live music with Wendy Walker Spectrum - Club night Starlight - 70s, 80s + salsa music Underground Bar - Live sports Vonney´s Bar – Karaoke with Nigel or Bob Weirdos - Beat the bar shot games / party night
Saturday
Ali’s Tavern - Live sports An Caisteal - Live Scottish sports Boardriders - Live Music on the Terrace Bufalo Saloon Bar - Live music with Dave Stevens Clarkies Bar – Live sports Fabs Bar - See entertainment board H20 - Live music with Dave & Pete 60’s & 70’s Kix - Live sports & Pool Luna Blue Bar - Chill out music Murphys Bar - Live music with Dave 0’ Neill Ocean View - Playing away duo featuring Paul Luis Rogues Gallery - Derek Mack swings live from Soul to Rock n Roll Spectrum - Club night Starlight - 70s, 80s + salsa music Underground Bar - Live sports & reality TV shows Vonney´s Bar – Live sports & Karaoke with Nigel Weirdos - Meet the fockers Weirdos
Sunday
Ali’s Tavern - Live sports & karaoke with Nigel An Caisteal - Live Scottish sports Boardriders - Live Jazz music on the terrace Bufalo Saloon Live music Café Lounge - Live entertainment Clarkies - Live
sports & live music from 7pm Fabs - See entertainment board Kix - Live sports & Pool Luna Blue - Kevin Archer from 2.30pm Murphy’s - Sing along with John Ocean View - Live sports Rogues Gallery - Flamenco with Jose Blanco Spectrum - Closed Starlight - Sexy Sax with Tina 7.30pm Underground - Live sports Vonney’s - Karaoke with Bob Weirdos - Live F1 / Moto GP / Entertainment
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Wines & vines CANARIAN
When we think of ordering a nice bottle of wine, many of us will look at the menu and pick a DO region of Spain that we are familiar with. We often forget that wine has also been produced locally here in the Canary Islands for over 500 years.
A CUP OF CANARY Over the centuries, wines from the Canary Islands were a sought after commodity. Even Shakespeare’s refers to Canarian wine is his play, Twelfth Night, written in 1602. Lanzarote wines are well known, but also relatively new in relation to the other areas, and can only be traced back to the middle of the 18th Century. It is possible that wine production was going on prior to that date, but now covered in rock and lava from a six year long volcanic eruption, it is impossible to tell.
NATURAL ROOTS Many aficionados highly rate the Canarian wines because the canaries are so isolated, and were not plagued by the ravenous aphid (phylloxera) that destroyed most of the European grapevines in the later part of the 19th century. This outbreak meant that scientists had to use American root stems, which were immune to the aphids, and graft the grapes onto them. Here in the Canaries, the vines are planted using their own roots, allowing wine fanciers to enjoy wines from un-grafted and fully natural vines. The isolated location also means that the Canaries has many varieties of grapes that are rarely seen or used elsewhere for wine production. Once again, making them a sought after commodity in certain circles.
VARIABLE VINES The Canary Islands are all different and have individual microclimates. There are ten DO (Spanish Denominación de Origen) regions in total, and each offers a different tasting wine from the next. The way in which the vines
The Voice - Fuerteventura ABONA This region is situated on the Southern coastal part of Tenerife and here the vines are planted up the sloping sides of Mount Teide, from an altitude of 200m to 1,800m high. The soil on the lower slopes contains limestone, marl and clay and the vines were traditionally planted as low bushes. Nowadays newer vines are supported with trellising instead. are grown and the grapes used also differs from island to island, to take advantage of the local natural resources. For example in Lanzarote, the vines are grown in little craters cut into the black soil. In Tenerife, steps or terraces are cut into the side of the volcanic hillside.
TACORONTE ACENTEJO Tenerife is the largest wine producing island and has five DO regions. The largest of which is Tacoronte acentejo located in the Anaga Peninsula on the Northeastern coast. It was the first region to acquire DO status and covers 2,400 hectares. There are 2,250 grape growers and 50 wineries registered. The vines are arranged on terraces scattered on the north ocean facing slopes and are planted in a fertile, red volcanic subsoil. Presas Ocampo (9,80€ Marumba Deli)
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VALLE DE GÜÍMAR This region is located on the South-eastern coastline of Tenerife and is one of the highest wine growing regions in Europe. The vines grow up the southern slopes of Mount Teide and reach as high as 1,500 m above sea-level. Here two native varieties of grape are used, known as Listán blanco and Listán negro. Contiempo Blanco Seco (10,50€ Marumba Deli)
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VALLE DE LA OROTAVA The first vineyards in Tenerife, date back to around the 15th century and were located in the northern part of the island. In this region, Malmsey, a sweet wine made from white Malvasia
The Voice - Fuerteventura vineyards were replaced by banana plantations, but one DO region still remains. These vineyards are located on the fertile side of the slopes of Mount Teide.
YCODEN-DAUTE-ISORA The region lies on the Western side of Tenerife and gets its name from the kingdoms of the Guanches, the original inhabitants of the Canaries. It the hottest part of the island, although frosts can form during the winter months, the vines still grow happily up the sides of the Volcano, rooted in a sandy mixture of volcanic clay. More than 20 varieties of grape are grown here and the native Listan Blanco (Palomino) is by far the most popular as it produces a lively, fresh white. Malvasia is also used to make the traditional sweet wines.
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EL HIERRO El Hierro is the smallest and westernmost island of the Canaries and its first vineyards were planted by an Englishman, John Hill, in the 17th century and the wine produced was very sweet and used to distil spirits, which were then exported to South America. There are only two wineries in operation and the vineyards are planted on
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Just one DO region covers the whole of Lanzarote and there are around 2,300 hectares of vineyards. The island is split into four sub zones and its success is due to a thick layer of volcanic ash called picon that was expelled from the Timanfaya volcano back in 1730-36. This ash allows quick absorption of any rain and prevents moisture in the soil from evaporating, making it ideal for growing vines. Malvasia is the most popular variety used and accounts for over 70% of the wine produced.
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LA GOMERA La Gomera is a relatively small island but it is home to around 150 growers ad has been producing wine since the 15th Century. Cultivation is very difficult due to the mountainous terrain and vines are grown on terraces. Traditionally the vines used to grow along the floor but nowadays trellises are used instead to give them more support. The most distinctive wines are full bodied whites, with a yellowish colour and a great variety of aromas. The red wines are a deep ruby colour and have soft, fruity undertones.
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GRAN CANARIA Gran Canaria is the youngest designated wine region of the Canary Islands and only obtained official status in 2000. It is a member of an organisation called Vinest, an EU backed programme that promotes small wine-growing areas based on their distinctiveness and individuality. Although it lacks the years of experience that the other islands have to offer it does still produce some good wines that are well worth trying. Top Tip: Frontón de Oro Gran Canaria Tinto 2008
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Sancocho is a traditional dish from the Canary Islands that can be found in most local restaurants and tapas bars. This dish originated here and gets its name from the verb ´Sanochar´´ which means to parboil. It is a traditional soup which looks more like a stew, and is a definite favourite of the locals.
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he Canary Islands were a favourite stop-off for sailing vessels to re-stock supplies before heading off to the New World of the Americas. Many of them sailing to South America took this recipe with them, and although
many of the countries have switched the main ingredient for meat, the recipes and variations are still very similar to the traditional one that you can taste across the Canaries today. Here fish has always been the main ingredient of choice and with the Ocean on the doorstep, it is not difficult to see why. If you fancy making sancocho for yourself, then give this easy recipe a try. Many locals will enjoy this with mojo rojo and gofio buscuits, but it does work well with chunky bread, although this is not the traditional way to enjoy it.
The Voice - Fuerteventura DIRECTIONS Leave the fish to soak for around 24 hours to remove the salt. (Change the water and replace with fresh regularly). Take a large cooking pot and fill with water. Chop the potatoes and sweet potato into large chunks but leave the skins on. Add them and the corn to the water and parboil for around 20 minutes. When they are almost cooked, add in the fish and the banana. Here you have a choice, some households add the whole fish, others chop it into large chunks before adding it to the pot. Add the parsley and let it cook for around 15 minutes, then serve in large bowls.
SANCOCHO CANARIO PREPARATION TIME: 24 Hours SERVINGS: 8 – 10 Portions Ingredients: • 1kg of Salted fish ( e.g. Grouper or Corvina) • 4 Large Potatoes • 1 Large Sweet Potato (Batata) • 2 Corn on the cobs, halved • Olive Oil • 1 local banana ( platano ) • Parsley (perejil)
VARIATIONS If you fancy pimping up your sancocho or trying a different recipe from the South Americas, then here are a few for you to try: Columbia: Try using chicken, ox-tail or beef to the pot instead of fish. Also include yucca and coriander and serve it with a lime wedge. Dominican Republic: Red beans are their addition ingredient of choice and they substitute the fish for chicken, beef, pork or sausage. Panama: Chicken is there ingredient of choice, along with chopped onions, garlic and oregano. It us usually eaten with a nice splash of hot sauce added too. Peru: Meat is used instead of fish and rice is also added to thicken the soup. Puerto Rico: This is a truly rustic and meaty affair with ribs, pig’s feet, chorizo sausage, chicken and smoked ham instead of fish. It is also seasoned with beef stock, cumin and pepper.
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Get your
MOJO ON Papas Arrugadas or wrinkly potatoes can be found on pretty much every menu here in Fuerte, and across the other Canarian islands too. These simple little salty tatties are served in a little terracotta bowl as a tapa, or as an accompaniment for fish of meat. Although some people enjoy eating them as they come, the correct way to enjoy them is smothered or dipped in the local Canarian sauce known as Mojo Rojo.
PREPARING THE PAPAS PREPARATION TIME: 15 Mins SERVINGS: 6 Ingredients: • 1kg Small Potatoes • 4 Cupful’s of water • 2 Handfuls of salt DIRECTIONS To make your own wrinkly potatoes at home, the key is to finding the smallest potatoes possible. All supermarkets stock them. Once you have your potatoes, clean them thoroughly but make sure you leave the skin intact. Then take a pan, add the water and all of the salt. If you want to go really traditional, then sea water is the way to go, but to keep things simple just make sure that there is enough salt water to cover all the potatoes. Boil them for around 10 minutes or until they are cooked. (Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes). Once they begin to soften you have a choice.
POT OR PAN? Some people prefer to leave just a tiny amount of water in the bottom of the pan and place a lid on top. They then shake the covered potatoes over whilst they are drying out in the steam, over the heat. This causes the skins to wrinkle and leaves that characteristic salty residue. The other method is to place the boiled potatoes in a terracotta dish and pop them in the oven for 5 minutes. This causes the skins to wrinkle too, but you don’t get as much salt on the outer skin. This method does make the skins a little crunchier so the choice is yours! Next wrap them in a cloth until you are ready to serve then with your mojo.
The Voice - Fuerteventura MOJO ROJO This is known as the red mojo or is also sometimes called Mojo Picon (spicy mojo) as you can make it as fiery as you like; simply add more paprika or spicier peppers. You can also make this with sweet peppers if you prefer a milder tasting Mojo. Ingredients: • 1 Bulb of garlic • 2 Hot peppers (finely chopped with seeds removed) • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin (comino) • 1 teaspoon of paprika • 4 Table spoons of vinegar • 16 Table spoons of olive oil • Salt for seasoning • 1/2 Cup of mineral water (optional) DIRECTIONS First, peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Next, grind the chopped garlic, cumin and peppers in a mortar and pestle, until they form a soft paste. Slowly add the paprika and the oil and vinegar, stirring continuously. Taste and add salt if required. (Dilute with the mineral water if you want your sauce to go further). Serve by placing the potatoes in a terracotta bowl and pour the mojo over the top. Alternatively, place the Mojo in a little dish and serve it on the side.
TopTip
This can be stored for up to 8 weeks in the fridge. Pour into a glass bottle and use when required.
Caleta Map C5
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A taste of
Honey
La Gomera is a small Canary island situated just off the coast of Tenerife and very green in comparison to Fuerteventura. Canarian Palm trees can be found growing wild all over the island and are the source of a delicious and gourmet product known as Miel de Palma or Palm Honey.
T
his honey is not a by-product of bees, but rather a sweet and delicious molasses type of delicacy that comes from the raw sap which is drained from the palm trees. The sap is similar in consistency to coconut milk, known locally as guarapo, and boiled down to a honey like liquid. The taste can vary from palm to palm and is difficult
to describe, but essentially when you taste it you get hints of tropical fruits, almonds and sweet yeast. La Gomera is the only place that produces Palm Honey and it is thought that the locals learned this craft from the original Guanche inhabitants from long ago. Until recently, honey was used as a folk remedy to cure sore throats and bartered among local villagers in return for potatoes, bread and other homemade or home grown produce. Nowadays, travelling gourmets have got a taste of it, and it is becoming a new ingredient in the world’s kitchens, but it is currently only sold in the Canaries and mainland Spain. Although it would be easy for other islands to duplicate production, the Canary Island Government has ruled that it can only be produced in La Gomera, which helps to make it a sought after product and a local delicacy. In order to produce the honey, only trees that are 20 years or older are used. The tree will be tapped for one season, which lasts for around five months, and then left to regenerate for around four years, before being tapped again. The amount of guarapo tapped depends on the size and health of the tree, but a usual amount is around five litres, which is enough to make just one litre of honey. It can be used in the same way that normal bees honey is used, and often added as a sweetener. Here you will often find it drizzled over salads or cheese, added to recipes for poultry and game, drizzled on desserts and in some cases, drank as a shot in some local bars. It is definitely worth tasting and can bought her in Fuerteventura. Marumba Deli in C.C Campanario stocks it in Corralejo and it can also be found in some of the main supermarkets. It is not expensive and jars range from around 4₏ to 10₏ depending on the size.
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Bar & Grill HONEY DRIZZLED AUBERGINE PREPARATION TIME: 15 Mins SERVES: 4-6 INGREDIENTS: • 2 large aubergines • 400g plain flour • 500 ml olive oil • 1 Egg ( beaten ) • 8 Teaspoons of palm honey • Sea salt DIRECTIONS: Peel your aubergines and then cut into slices or strips. Give them a squeeze to drain off some of the excess water then arrange them on a plate and sprinkle the sea salt over them to draw out any remaining water. Leave them for a couple of minutes, then shake off any excess salt. Next place the egg in a bowl and dip the aubergine strips in it. Once covered, coat them with flour. Fry them in the oil until they are crispy and golden in colour. Drain and then arrange them on your serving plate. Drizzle with the palm honey and serve immediately.
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Sport Updates Well sports fans, it’s been yet another interesting month in the world of sport. The Football season is now up and running, Rugby League is becoming very interesting, the GAA is almost at the finals and so many other sports are still keeping us all
Sport Updates by
Lee ‘Ralphy’ – Burton
with The Voice
glued to the TV. With so much going on, here are some of the results and fixtures to help keep you on track, and a little news thrown in for those of you that are a little out of touch with the world of sport at the moment.
Rugby League Challenge Cup Final Leeds Rhinos stormed to a comfortable 23-10 victory over their West Yorkshire rivals, Castleford Tigers, at Wembley to secure their 1st Challenge Cup trophy since 1999.
Boxing Kell Brook, who regularly trains here in Fuerteventura, won his World Title IBF Welterweight fight against Shawn Porter after a gritty performance earned him the title on a majority decision. Two of the judges had Brook well in front on their cards, but the British judge scored the bout a draw? Maybe because it was on American soil and he didn’t want to look biased - who knows! But Hey Ho! Kell won in fashion and we here at The Voice applaud him on his win.
The Voice - Fuerteventura Formula 1
Moto GP
Nico Rosberg has been disciplined after taking out teammate Lewis Hamilton in the Belgian GP. Some reckless driving eventually caused Hamilton to retire from the race and Roseberg finished 2nd. The race was won by Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo. Rosberg still leads the standings and is now 29 points clear of Hamilton in the Drivers’ Championship! Next Races: 21st Sept Singapore / 5th Oct Japan / 12th Oct Russia.
Marc Marquez, the current world champion, was victorious at Silverstone in the British MotoGP. Marquez passed last year’s winner Jorge Lorenzo with only three laps to go and finished less than a second in front of him. Rossi completed the podium coming in third, after fending off Dani Pedrosa. Marquez has won eleven out of the twelve races this season equal only to Rossi back in 2005. Next Races: 14th September Misano / 28th September Aragon / 12th October Motegi.
Football It certainly looks like another rocky season ahead for Man United as they have struggled in their opening games and were also beaten by MK Dons 4-0 in the League Cup. At the time of going to print, only three games have been played, Chelsea have set the pace in the Premier league, but at the other end of the league table Crystal Palace, Burnley and Leicester have got off to a slow start, but it’s a long season as we all know.
Golf The Ryder Cup (26th-28th Sept) Gleneagles, Perthshire, Scotland.
GAA Football 21st September All Ireland Senior Championship 2014 Final.
Cricket The Royal London One-Day Cup Final will be on Saturday 20th Sept at Lords.
Snooker Finally some positive news on Ali Carter, who was previously diagnosed with lung cancer. Apparently he is planning an October comeback to the green baize after receiving chemotherapy treatment for this awful disease. We all wish him Good Luck on his comeback and our prayers are with him throughout his ordeal.
PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALL FIXTURES Kick off 3pm unless stated Matches correct at time of going to print.
Saturday 13th September Arsenal v Man City 12.45pm Chelsea v Swansea Crystal Palace v Burnley Southampton v Newcastle Stoke v Leicester Sunderland v Spurs West Brom v Everton Liverpool v Aston Villa 5.30pm
Bizarre “Quotes” of the Month Liverpool Manager, BRENDAN RODGERS:
“The Merseyside derby games are unique in the city” and here is one by commentator ADRIAN CHILES: “It’s pouring down and the ref is enjoying his moment in the sun”
Sunday 14th September Man Utd v QPR 4pm
Monday 15th September Hull v West Ham 8pm
Saturday 20th September QPR v Stoke 12.45pm Aston Villa v Arsenal Burnley v Sunderland Newcastle v Hull
Saturday 20th September Swansea v Southampton Spurs v West Brom West Ham v Liverpool 5.30pm
Saturday 27th September Liverpool v Everton 12.45pm Chelsea v Aston Villa Crystal Palace v Leicester Hull v Man City Man Utd v West Ham Southampton v QPR Sunderland v Swansea Arsenal v Spurs 5.30pm
Saturday 28th September West Brom v Burnley 4pm
Monday 29th September Stoke v Newcastle 8pm
Saturday 4th October Hull v Crystal Palace Leicester v Burnley Liverpool v West Brom Sunderland v Stoke Swansea v Newcastle Spurs v Southampton Aston Villa v Man City 5.30pm
Saturday 5th October Man Utd v Everton 12.00pm Chelsea v Arsenal 14.05pm West Ham v QPR 16.15pm
Tide Times Mid Sept to Mid Oct 2014
Tide times for Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura. Times may vary a few minutes around the Island. H=High L=Low. Tide heights in metres. Expected Fish activity based on Lunar cycles.
THESE TIDE TIMES ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES.
12 13 14 15 16 17
H 04.09 L 10.20 H 16.30 L 22.43
2.3 0.4 2.3 0.5
H 04.51 L 11.04 H 17.14 L 23.27
2.2 0.5 2.1 0.6
H 05.36 L 11.52 H 18.03
2.1 0.7 2.0
L 00.15 H 06.28 L 12.49 H 19.02
0.8 1.9 0.8 1.8
L 01.14 H 07.33 L 14.02 H 20.21
0.9 1.8 0.9 1.7
L 02.34 H 08.58 L 15.35 H 21.53
1.0 1.8 1.0 1.7
18 19 20 21
L 04.03 H 10.21 L 16.52 H 23.03
1.0 1.8 0.9 1.8
L 05.11 H 11.23 L 17.47 H 23.56
0.9 1.9 0.8 1.9
24 25 26
L 06.00 0.8 H 12.09 2.0 L 18.28 0.7
H 00.34 L 06.38 H 12.46 L 19.02
2.0 0.7 2.1 0.6
22
H 01.07 L 07.12 H 13.20 L 19.34
2.1 0.6 2.2 0.6
23
H 01.38 L 07.44 H 13.51 L 20.04
2.1 0.6 2.2 0.5
FISH ACTIVITY
27 28 29 Average
Now In! ATHLETE
2.2 0.5 2.3 0.5
H 02.38 L 08.45 H 14.52 L 21.03
2.2 0.5 2.3 0.5
01
H 03.08 L 09.17 H 15.23 L 21.34
2.2 0.5 2.2 0.5
02
H 03.39 L 09.50 H 15.57 L 22.07
2.2 0.5 2.2 0.6
03
H 04.13 L 10.26 H 16.33 L 22.43
2.2 0.6 2.1 0.7
H 04.52 L 11.07 H 17.16 L 23.27
2.1 0.7 2.0 0.7
Oct
04 05
New Moon
First quarter moon
Last quarter moon
H 05.39 L 11.59 H 18.10
2.0 0.8 1.9
L 00.22 H 06.39 L 13.07 H 19.24
0.8 1.9 0.8 1.8
L 01.38 H 08.00 L 14.35 H 20.55
0.9 1.9 0.9 1.8
L 03.09 H 09.30 L 16.02 H 22.20
0.9 1.9 0.8 1.9
L 04.30 H 10.45 L 17.11 H 23.24
0.8 2.0 0.7 2.0
L 05.33 H 11.45 L 18.06
0.7 2.2 0.5
SALE SALE N OW NOW O N! ON!
06 07 08 09 10 11
H 00.17 L 06.25 H 12.35 L 18.53
2.2 0.5 2.3 0.4
H 01.02 L 07.11 H 13.20 L 19.36
2.3 0.4 2.4 0.3
H 01.45 L 07.54 H 14.03 L 20.17
2.4 0.4 2.5 0.3
H 02.25 L 08.36 H 14.44 L 20.57
2.4 0.3 2.4 0.3
H 03.04 L 09.16 H 15.24 L 21.35
2.4 0.4 2.4 0.4
H 03.43 L 09.57 H 16.05 L 22.14
2.3 0.5 2.3 0.5
Very High
High
HURLEY & EXCEL WETSUITS NOW IN!
HUGE SELECTION OF BOARD SHORTS!
LIMITED EDITION PHOTOTEES
30
H 02.08 L 08.15 H 14.21 L 20.34
Full Moon
HAVAIANAS NOW IN!
GREAT FASHIONS & BOARD ACCESSORIES AT AMAZING PRICES! COME & SEE
SURFBOARD FOR YOURSELF! & BOOGIE BOARD HIRE IN BLUE Open 10am - 10pm Daily Corralejo Map Corralejo Map Open 10am - 10pm Daily PLANET C11 E3 C.C Campanario, Corralejo Main Street, Corralejo
COME & SEE FOR YOURSELF!
Local Telephone Numbers International Dialling Codes: Netherlands
+31
Belgium
France
Spain
+32
+33
+34
EMERGENCY SERVICES Police, Fire Brigade, Red Cross & Ambulances…………………….…112 Coastguard...…………...900 202 202 Red Cross Corralejo…....928 867 497 Red Cross Caleta De Fuste..………….....……..928 851 376 Red Cross Puerto Del Rosario…..………….......928 852 222
AIRPORT AENA (General info) …....928 860 500 Antigua…..………….......928 878 004 Binter (Inter-Canaries)…..902 391 392 Euro Handling (Baggage) …………………….……..928 860 688 Iberia………………….….928 860 510 Islas………………………928 860 927 Spanair…………………..902 131 415
AYUNTAMIENTOS Cabildo (Fuerteventura Office)…..........................928 862 300 Betancuria…...................928 878 092 La Oliva….............928 861 904 / 5 / 6 Pajara…..........................928 161 706 Puerto Del Rosario…......928 850 110 Tuineje….........................928 164 353
BUSES Tiadhe….........................928 855 726
CHURCHES Anglican Church…..........647 144 666 Faros Christian Fellowship…...................697 470 220
CONSULATES British Consulate ........... 902 109 356
Ireland
UK
+353 +44
Germany
Italy
+49
+39
(From a UK Phone) .0034 913 342 194 Embassy of Ireland, Madrid ............... …....................... (00 34) 91 436 4093 Honorary Consul of Ireland, Lanzarote........... (00 34) 928 815 262
Switzerland
+41
Sweden
+46
THE VOICE FUERTEVENTURA The Voice Magazine…..928 854 103
TOURIST INFORMATION
Mastercard (Freephone)..900 971 231 Visa (Freephone)............ 900 974 445 AMEX ( Spain) ............... 915 720 320
Airport….........................928 851 250 Caleta De Fuste…...........928 163 286 Corralejo…......................928 866 235 Pajara…..........................928 540 776 Puerto Del Rosario…......928 530 844
FERRY SERVICES
UTILITIES
CREDIT CARDS
Fred Olsen......................902 100 107 Armas.............................902 456 500 Trans Med.......................928 850 095
MEDICAL SERVICES General Hospital.............928 862 000 Caleta De Fuste Medical Centre.............................928 163 926 British Surgery (Caleta) …................... .......................................928 163 621 Corralejo Medical Centre 928 536 432 Brisamar ( Corralejo )…...928 536 402 Centro Salud (Health Centre)…........................928 535 480 Morro Jable….................928 541 543 Pajara…..........................928 547 473
POLICE Corralejo…......................928 866 107 Morro Jable…................928 541 020 Puerto Del Rosario…......928 850 635 Guardia Civil (PDR)…......928 850 503
TAXI RANKS Corralejo.........................928 537 441 Caleta De Fuste..............928 163 004 Morro Jable….................928 540 373
Unelco (Electricity)…....... 928 530 421 Agua ( Water)…...............928 850 338 Telefonica (Telephone).................1004 Telefonica Faults…......................1002 Directory Enquiries…................11818 International Directory Enquiries…...............................11825
VETS & ANIMAL SERVICES Corralejo Vet…................ 928 535 738 Corralejo Emergency Vet…................... ..................................... 628 020 666 Caleta Vet….................... 928 163 574 Caleta Emergency Vet…. 676 699 127 Costa Calma…............... 928 875 556 Puerto Del Rosario…...... 928 530 267 Okapi Municipal Animal Shelter…......................... 639 662 774 Dolittles ...........................696 695 537 Moggies Cat Hotel ..........633 415 840 IF WE HAVE MISSED ANY IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBER OR A NUMBER HAS CHANGED PLEASE CALL US ON
928854103 or email thevoicefuerteventura@gmail.com
Bus Timetables
Please remember that when you pay - fares are for Times correct at printing, however times may differ on Saturdays, Sundays and one-way only, and having Bank Holidays. Please check www.maxoratabus.com/tiadhe/en/rutas.html for up plenty of change is advised. to date timetable information in English. Below are some of the ROUTE NO.1 (Saturdays , Sundays & Bank holidays refer to website) main routes to help get PTO DEL ROSARIO - MORRO JABLE: 0630,0730,0830,0930,1000,1030, you around the 1130,1200,1230,1300, 1330,1430,1500,1530,1630,1730,1900,2000,2100,2230 island. MORRO JABLE - PTO DEL ROSARIO: 0545,0700,0730,0800,0900,1000,1030, Travelling by bus is an easy & inexpensive way of seeing Fuerteventura.
1100,1200,1230,1300,1400,1500,1530,1630,1700,1815,1900,2000,2230 ROUTE NO.3 (Via Airport & Nuevo Horizonte.
ROUTE NO.6
ROUTE NO.7
0630,0700,0730,0800,0830,0900,0930,1000, 1030,1100,1130,1200,1230,1300,1330,1400, 1430,1530,1600,1630,1700,1800,1830,1900, 1930,2000,2030,2100,2130,2230,2300,0000
0700,0730,0800,0830,0900,0930,1000,1030, 1100,1130,1200,1230,1300,1400,1430, 1530,1600,1630,1700,1730,1800, 1830,1900,2000,2100,2200,2300
PTO DEL ROSARIO- CORRALEJO:
PTO DEL ROSARIO - EL COTILLO: 1000, 1415, 1900 EL COTILLO - PTO DEL ROSARIO: 0645, 1200, 1700
CALETA DE FUSTE- PTO DEL ROSARIO:
CORRALEJO- PTO DEL ROSARIO:
CORRALEJO- EL COTILLO:
Sundays refer to website)
(Note Sunday buses run on the hour only until 2200)
PTO DEL ROSARIO- CALETA DE FUSTE:
0700,0745,0815,0845,0915,0945,1000,1030, 1100,1130,1200,1230,1300,1330,1400,1430,1500, 1530,1600,1630,1700,1730,1800,1845,1915,1945, 2015,2045,2115,2145,2215,2315,2345,0030
0700,0730,0800,0830,0900,0930,1000,1030, 1100,1130,1200,1230,1300,1400,1430, 1530,1600,1630,1700,1730,1800,1830,1900, 2000,2100,2200,0000
ROUTE NO.8 0900-2100 Hourly service
EL COTILLO - CORRALEJO: 0800-2000 Hourly service (Note: Except 2pm)
ROUTE NO.10 (Via Airport)
PTO DEL ROSARIO- MORRO JABLE: 0900,1345,1600,1800
Ferry Times CORRALEJO HARBOUR PLAYA BLANCA (LANZAROTE)
MORRO JABLE - PTO DEL ROSARIO: 0630,1130,1330,1545
FRED OLSEN EXPRESS
ARMAS
Corralejo - Playa Blanca 6.30*, 07.50**, 09.00, 12.00, 15.00, 17.00, 19.00 Playa Blanca-Corralejo 07.10*, 08.30** ,10.00, 14.00, 16.00, 18.00, 20.00
Corralejo - 08.00, 10.00, 1400*,16.00, 18.00, 20.00 Lanzarote - 07.00, 09.00, 11.00, 15.00* 17.00, 19.00. (*Not Sundays)
*Not Saturday or Sunday ** Not Sunday Friday/Sunday only
CONVERSION INFORMATION Ladies suites & dresses British………10 12 14 Continental.. 40 42 44 Ladies Bra sizes British………32 Continental...70
16 46
18 48
20 50
34 75
36 80
38 85
40 90
42 95
Ladies Shoe sizes British……… 3 4 Continental...36 37
5 38
6 39
7 40
8 41
22 52
9 42
Canary Islands Duty Free allowance The Canary Islands are tax free unlike the rest of Europe. When traveling from Fuerteventura to the United Kingdom, be aware of your allowance! Also be aware if you take back any duty free goods purchased in the UK, this will count as part of your allowance.
Mens suites British…… 37/38, 39/40, 41/42, 43/44 Continental.. 94/97, 99/102, 104/107, 109/112
Cigarettes 200, or Cigarillos 100 or Cigars 50 or Tobacco 250g
Mens Shirts (collar sizes) British……. 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18 Contental... 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44
Perfume 60ml or 250ml eau de toilette
Mens shoes British……. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Contental.… 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47
Spirits / Liquors 1Ltr over 22% vol Sparkling wine or Liquor 2 Ltrs under 22% vol
FUERTEVENTURA ISLAND INFORMATION FUERTEVENTURA The Island was created by a volcanic eruption, 20 Million years ago, and is the oldest of the Canary Islands. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean, just 100km of the coast of North Africa, and lies on the same latitude as Florida and Mexico. The Island boats 152 beaches is the second largest of all the Canaries; 100 km long and 31km wide and1660 km². The highest point is Mount Jandía at 807m high, and the narrowest is only 5km wide. The last volcanic eruptions here occurred between 4 – 5000 years ago.
ISLA DE LOS LOBOS: A tiny island (4.6 km²) just 2km north of Fuerteventura. Uninhabited nature reserve since 1982. The island houses weekend properties for local fishermen, a restaurant, day facilities and a lighthouse. It is accessible daily from Corralejo harbor.
CORRALEJO: The largest holiday resort on the island. Traditionally a fishing village that is now a thriving resort offering bars, beaches, restaurants, excursions, water sports and activities for all the family. Also, daily boat and ferry services to and from Lanzarote and Lobos.
CORRALEJO DUNES: This nature reserve attracts sun worshippers and water sports enthusiasts from across the World and boasts 11 km of fine white sandy dunes and beaches.
EL COTILLO: This sleepy fishing village is full of rustic character, and is home to El Toston, that was used to defend the island from pirates. There are natural lagoons and beautiful beaches, amenities and two harbors overlooked by relaxing bars and restaurants.
TINDAYA: Home of the natural monument of Tindaya mountain. Once home to the high priestesses and witches of the Island. A quiet village perfect for hikers and cyclists to wander down off road tracks to the shoreline.
CALETA DE FUSTE:
Birdwatching Zones Look out for these birds on your travels. See the zones on the map for details what Ted Park advises of what you can see and where.
A. Houbara Bustard B. Fuerteventura Chat C. Cream coloured Courser D. Stone Curlew E. Egyption Vulture F. Buzzard G. Berthelots Pipit H. Spectacled Warbler I. Raven J. Sardinian Warbler K. Hoopoe L. Trumpeter Finch M. Grey Shrike N. Blue Tit O. Kestrel P. Barbary Partridge Q. Red Legged Partridge R. Linnet S. Nightingale T. Ruddy Duck U. Turtle Dove V. Rock Dove W. Lesser Short Toad Lark X. Black Bellied Sand Grouse Y. Grey Wagtail Z. Pallid Swift
A well designed tourist resort that surrounds the castle ‘El Castillo’ built in 1743, overlooking the harbour. This resort is a favourite with families due to its shallow sloping beach, relaxed atmosphere, golf courses and proximity to the airport. Home of bars, restaurants, excursions and activities for all the family.
ZONE 1. A,C,E,F,G,I,M,O
PUERTO DEL ROSARIO: The Capital of the Island since
Zone 2 B,D,E,F,G,H,I,L,O,P,Q,W
1834, and the location of the airport, hospital, main port and stop off place for cruise ships.
Zone 3 C,D,E,F,G,I,M,O,T,W
BETANCURIA: Named after Jean de Béthencourt and founded in
Zone 5 B,E,F,I,M,N,O,Y,Z
1404. Once the original capital of the kingdom of the Canaries. Home to traditional churches, bbq areas and a plaza.
Zone 6 A,B,C,D,E,F,G,I,K,L,M,O,P,Q,U,W,X,Z
COSTA CALMA:
Zone 8 A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,K,L,M,O,P,R,S,U,V,W,X,Z
A tourist resort that boasts over 50km of white sandy beaches. Sotavento beach is the location of the annual World windsurfing and Kite surfing championships.
Zone 4 B,E,F,G,I,L,M,O,P,V,W
Zone 7 B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,R,Y,Z Zone 9 B,C,E,F,G,I,L,M,O,P,T
FUERTEVENTURA SOUTH
Viejo Rey Beach
A
I Barlovento de Jandía Beach Caleta de la Madera
N
Cofete Beach Ojos Beach
Castillo de Rico Roque
Aljibo de la Cueva Beach Aguila Beach
Matorral Beach
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Morro Jable
Corralejo Beach
Puerto del Cotillo
Juan Gómez Beach
Puerto de Morro Jable
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Pilas Beach
Isla de Lobos
Caleta de Beatriz Faro de Tostón
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Punta de Jandía
Bajo de la Burra Beach
Majanicho Beach
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Larga Beach
El Cotillo
Morro Beach
Esquinzo Beach
Poris Beach
Villaverde
Tabeto Beach Mujer Beach Janubio Beach
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Tindaya
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Los Mozos Beach Santa Inés Beach Del Valle Beach
Bajo Negro Beach
La Cazuela Beach Los Picachos Beach
La Oliva
Parque Holandes
Vallebrón La Matilla
Chinchorro Beach Perchel Beach
Tetir Castillas del Angel
Llanos de la Concepción Agua Amarga
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Puerto de la Peña
Puerto Del Rosario
La Ampuyenta
Caleta de la Peña Vieja
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Las Caletitas Beach
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Caleta De Fuste
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Ugan Beach
La Cueva Beach
Viejo Rey Beach
La Pared
Tarajalejo
Costa Calma
La Lajita Beach
Tarajalelo Beach
Gran Tarajal
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Aceituno Beach
Los Pobres Beach
Jameos Beach Caleta de las Playas
Costa de la Entallada
Sotavento Beach
Jandía Beach
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Taurus
Apr 21st – May 21st: You have negative feelings towards your work and cannot see a light at the end of the tunnel. This bad energy is about to pass and new ideas and inspirations are coming your way. One will grab your attention and you will finally see what you are destined to do.
Gemini
May 22nd – June 21st: Success is in the people around you. They are capable of being great, but only if you give them the opportunity. Motivation is key to getting what you want. Keep people upbeat and allow them to do things their way, and the rewards will come back to you ten-fold.
Cancer
June 22nd – July 23rd: People expect you to have all the answers. Make time for yourself, not other people’s affairs. They will not thank you for it, and all you will achieve is losing a good friendship and wasting all your time and energy. Focus on you for a change. It is your time now.
Leo
July 24th - Aug 23rd: Clean up your lifestyle. You have been enjoying the finer things in life for too long. Stop and think about your overall health and wellbeing and use this month to begin taking steps to a healthier you. This is a good time to enrol in a class or the gym or to begin a new fitness regime.
Virgo
Aug 24th – Sept 23rd: Your energy levels are about to undergo a real boost and you will feel invincible.
Libra
Sept 24th – Oct 23rd:
You are a naturally trusting person and have many people around you that you look to for advice and guidance. One of them in particular can always be trusted and has suspicions that someone is up to something behind your back. Listen to them and trust your gut instinct, as they are right.
time, otherwise they will impact your effectiveness...
Capricorn
Dec 22nd – Jan 20th: Unfortunately this month is all about money. You will find yourself chasing old debts, struggling with banks and anything to do with finance frustrating. This is only a temporary situation and things will right themselves again after the new moon has passed.
Aquarius
This in turn will bring new people and opportunities knocking at your door. Take on a challenge, as you will be surprised at just how good you actually are. Test yourself to the limits, try something different and say yes to everything that comes your way.
Jan 21st – Feb 19th: You really will find yourself at the top of your game this month. People will find your attractive, customers will want to do business with you and people will find your company interesting and addictive. Enjoy this moment and use it wisely to build new relationships both professionally and personally.
Scorpio
Pisces
Oct 24th – Nov 22nd: Technology will factor heavily in your everyday life this month. You may find yourself working on a new project or getting involved and collaborating with other people. Things will go really smoothly for you, so if you have been looking at re-training or learning a new skill. Now is the time.
Feb 20th – Mar 20th: You have been considering a career change for some time, and although you have been convincing yourself that you are doing something about it, you know in your heart that you aren´t. It is time to set down those goals and draw up a plan of action. If you really want change, only you can make it happen.
Sagittarius
Aries
Nov 23rd – Dec 21st: As the planets are no longer retrograde, you should see a marked improvement in all things professional. You will be busier than usual, but this is a good thing as your financial situation will improve dramatically. Get niggling health worries looked at in good
Mar 21st – Apr 20th: Relationships are high on your list and this month is perfect for you to pursue all things sexy and exciting. If in a relationship, take time to enjoy each other’s company. Singles, let people know you are available. You are irresistible, embrace all the attention.
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