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ISSUE 288

uncover the secrets of almeria PAGE 8

splashback solutions for your kitchen on page 20

take care in the sun this summer - no matter what your age see page 13 for our guide to summer safety

page 16 delves into the rather bizarre world of swan upping

gorgeous food ideas for an indian bbq on page 27

catch up with the local sporting clubs on page 39

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New Finance Deal For Regions Announced

Spanish Minister for the Economy Elena Salgado has announced that Central Government will make more than 11 billion additional euro available annually for the regions from 2012

The main change she has made to the system is to calculate the amounts given to each region on a per-capital basis for the first time and makes the move to ensure that a deal can be done now on regional funding but the idea has already been criticised by the PPrsquos economic spokesman Cristoacutebal Montoro He said the idea would only bring lsquomore crisis and more unemploymentrsquo

Salgado has dismissed that claim saying the new funding shows a greater solidarity with the regions and that all areas would have more resources in the future closer to an average per capita budget

There are still few details on the proposal which will now be considered in the regions of the country although reports indicate that it has already been accepted in Cataluntildea However Artuacuter Mas the leader of Catalan coalition CiU said it was lsquoan illegally finance deal in time periods and insufficient in resourcesrsquo His opposition will not matter however following support for the deal from the ERC Catalan Republicans Itrsquos calculated by the Catalan Nationalists that the region gets an additional 385 billion a a year under the deal

In Andalucia the government has described the proposal as lsquoenormously positiversquo while Madrid considers the calculation of population numbers as erroneous

The new proposal means in effect that the regional administrations in Spain will get one in every four euro collected in tax across the country

As the World Health Organisation has said that the Swine Flu pandemic is lsquounstoppablersquo it has been confirmed that there are now 15 serious cases in Spain

Minister for Health Trinidad Jimenez gave the latest update on Monday after confirming the tragic death by medical error of Rayan the premature baby born by Cesarian section the day before his Moroccan mother died from the A(H1N1) virus His death follows the two deaths in Spain so far because of the virus his 20 year old mother in Madrid and a 41 year old man on the Canaries

The latest serious case has been confirmed in

Valencia and is a 52 year old woman who also suffers from high temperatures A man remains in intensive care in the Insular Hospital in Gran Canaria there are two serious cases in Madrid two more in Andalucia

In Cataluntildea there are now three serious cases one more in Asturias and another in Galicia

Trinidad Jimenez also announced that the Government is to purchase three million doses of the anti-viral drug Tamiflu after understanding the vaccine against the virus is not expected to be generally available until December

15 People Hospitalised With Swine Flu

Benidorm police have arrested eight people in the town and in Barcelona on counterfeit charges Those arrested were tracked in a joint operation between Benidorm and Barcelona police and all have a previous record on similar charges

A 45 year old Argentinean woman led the group of Spaniards Indians and Italians who have been found selling the counterfeit goods in tourist areas such as Denia Sitges Manresa and Benidorm

Investigations started two months ago have led to clearing up of six different cases of fraud and other crimes

Counterfeit Goods Gang Broken Up In Benidorm

A group of 10 Western Sahara children who live in refugee camps in Tindouf Algeria have arrived in Santa Pola where thanks to donations from the locals they will be able to spend the rest of the summer

Itrsquos part of the programme lsquoVacaciones en Pazrsquo ndash lsquoHolidays in Peacersquo and is organised by the association Help the Sahara who have managed to raise more than 4000 euro The donations have also been affected by the recession and they were not able to raise quite as much as they had hoped another group of 18 children are spending their summer holidays in Elche

Sahara Refugee Children Spend Summer Holidays In Santa Pola

Police and Civil Guard are still looking for two prisoners from Murcia who escaped from the Castelloacuten prison in the Valencia region between Saturday night and Sunday morning They shared the same cell and managed to break out by forcing the bars on the window and reaching the street after climbing onto the prison roof Neither are described as dangerous and were both taken into custody for drug trafficking They had previously spent time together on remand in prison in Murcia

Two Murcia Prisoners Escape

An Italian man resident in Elche was undergoing emergency surgery after being shot while sitting in a parked car near a beach between Elche and Santa Pola early Sunday morning The only information on the 38 year oldrsquos condition was a lsquoreserved prognosisrsquo

The victim was with his partner in an isolated area of Arenales del Sol when it appears they were approached by a suspected peeping tom believed to be the person who fired the shots The suspect then fled the scene and is now being sought by National Police

A similar case is reported in the same area two years ago

Police Seek Elche Gunman

Baby Who Lost Mother To Swine Flu Dies Due To

Dreadful Medical ErrorThe baby born by Caesarian section the day before his

mother became Spainrsquos first victim of the A(H1N1) virus has died in hospital Rayan was born at 7 months old at the end of June while his 19 year old mother Dalilah Mimuni was in a coma just hours before her death

It was later confirmed that he was born without the virus but has been under special care since then owing to his early birth He died on Monday morning because of what Antonio Barba Ruiz de Gauna manager of the Gregorio Marantildeoacuten Hospital in Madrid said was lsquoa dreadful medical errorrsquo

Rayan was said to be progressing well when on Sunday evening a nurse from another department mistakenly administered premature baby formula into a vein

The nurse was under supervision but itrsquos understood the supervisor was absent at the moment the nurse picked up the wrong solution despite its being correctly labelled and began intravenous feeding

Doctors worked on the child all night but Rayan finally died at 1220 on Monday morning

An internal investigation is under way but the hospital manager has described what happened as a negligence which has no excuse confirming that the Gregorio Marantildeoacuten takes all responsibility for the babyrsquos death Both the nurse and the supervisor are understood to have been suspended from duty

Dalilah Mimunirsquos widower announced earlier this month that he would be taking legal action against the hospitalrsquos treatment of his wife where he said doctors failed to consider testing her for the virus despite her rising fever and difficulty in breathing

The President of the Madrid Regional Government Esperanza Aguirre says she has spoken to the father and that there will be justice for him He has said that baby Rayaacuten will be buried next to his mother in the Moroccan town of Mdiq

The Murcia regional government has put out to tender a feasibility study for a future extension of the capitalrsquos tram system to the north of the city as far as Molina de Segura Alguazas and Las Torres de Cotillas Construction of Line 1 of Murcia tram starts this monthThe extension is planned to start from the Espinardo university campus

Public works councillor Joseacute Ballesta said the alternatives presented will be analysed with the aim of finding the best solution from a technical financial and environmental point of view to serve the transport needs of Murciarsquos metropolitan area

A 2km trial stretch of Line 1 opened in the city April 2007 itrsquos understood further construction work is due to begin in Murcia later this month

Construction Of Murcia Tram Starts

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Company Women the prestigious all-female networking group voted in their new President on Friday 26th June 2009 at their AGM

The outgoing President Caroline Garrett had reluctantly decided to resign after finding that work commitments in the UK had made carrying out of her role as Company Women President here in Spain impossible

There were 2 candidates Tracey Cavill Area Manager from Pocket Pages and Rosemary Wallsworth Sales amp Marketing Manager for the Sol Times Newspaper Group

Both were put through an exacting question and answer session by members which led to a lively and exciting debate on the future of Company Women as a networking group and what the prospective candidate ideas were to take the group to the next level Discussion was based around the difficult economic climate the role of company

women as a support for their members and the role of the members to support the group and its affiliates

Finally the vote was cast and Tracey Cavill was declared the winner She told us ldquoI am honoured and delighted to have been voted in as president of Company Women and am looking forward to carrying on Caroline Garrettrsquos good work I have been acting as treasurer alongside her and have plans for expanding the group involving the members more and am fully committed to taking company women to the next level I want to say thank you to Rosemary for contributing to such a lively debate and I look forward to working with her and all the other membersrdquo

Rosemary gracious in defeat said ldquoCompany Women is a fantastic networking group and if there is still a part for me to play in the group to help in increasing membership I would be happy to helprdquo

Company Women ReCRuit neW pResident

Company Women is a non-profit making female networking support group for any women in business They meet the first Thursday of every month for lunch social networking amp speaker slots are combined with good venues amp good food Open to members and non-members alike For further details please either visit the website on wwwcompanywomenorg or contact the new president Tracey Cavill on traceycavillgmailcom

The European Commission has reportedly given the Spanish government a period of two months to respond to their observations on the controversial Puerto Mayor marina in La Manga Construction has been at a standstill since the Murcia High Court stopped work at the site following a complaint from the Environment Ministry against the regional governmentrsquos decision to allow the work to continue

The EC has thrown doubt on the environmental impact reports carried out to authorise the project and considers that insufficient measures have been taken to protect the local ecosystem The Puerto Mayor marina complex plans to build almost 1000 berths and is in an area of the Murcia coastline cited as under threat in the latest report from Greenpeace lsquoDestruccioacuten a Toda Costarsquo

La Manga Marina EC Environmental

Concerns Victoria Ana Saacutenchez Perea was given her second Christian name in honour of one of the doctors who made her birth possible the biologist Anna Veiga who with gynaecologist Pedro Barri led the team of 15 specialists who brought about the conception of Spainrsquos first test tube baby

Victoria Ana was born on 12th July 1984 six years after the worldrsquos first test tube baby Louise Brown was born in the UK Spainrsquos first now has a degree in Public Relations and Advertising and had a public celebration of her 25th birthday a few days ahead of time this Thursday She told the press she leads an unassuming and normal life but is very proud of representing such an important scientific discovery

Dr Anna Veiga said specialists have increased the pregnancy rate in IVF treatments up to 40 over the past 20 years but said therersquos still a long way to before her goal of a 70 success rate can be achieved More than 8000 IVF babies have been born in the Dexeus University Institute where Victoria Ana came into the world and an estimated 3 of all births in Spain are born through IVF treatment

Spainrsquos 1st Test Tube Baby Celebrates 25th Birthday

Check The By-laws Before Going To The BeachAs the summer continues with Spainrsquos

beaches as busy as ever there are signs of change in a country where previously after the suppression of the Franco years anything goes Now there are a growing number of local bylaws affecting beaches around the coasts

In Almuntildeecar the siesta is sacred as those who play music live or on the radio face a fine In A Coruntildea if you ignore the red and other warning flags be prepared to face a 500 euro fine as well

Despite being in the open air smoking is banned on the beach at LrsquoEscala in Girona and the banning of sex on the beach along with stag nights and hen parties has proved unpopular with many in Tossa de Mar

In Valencia expect a fine if your sunshade is less than six metres from the sea or if you are caught drinking alcohol

Is this part of a general moral crackdown or just local town halls trying to raise funds in financially troubled times

The body of 27 year old Daniel Jimeno Romero was cremated in Alcalaacute de Henares this Sunday who on Friday became the 15th person to be killed in the history of the world-famous San Fermiacuten bull run in Pamplona after the first death in 1924 The Mayor of Pamplona Yolanda Barcina was in Alcalaacute to pay the respects of all members of Pamplona City Hall

Daniel Jimeno was an expert at San Fermiacuten and had run before the bulls there several times over a number of years The last fatality before his death this year was a local man Fermiacuten Echeverriacutea Irantildeeta who died after two months in a coma after hitting his head in the 2003 bull run 22 year old Matthew

Peter Tasio from the United States died after being gored in the stomach in 1995 and another US citizen is reported to be one of three people who were seriously injured in the same run where Daniel Jimeno was fatally injured on Friday

Another four people were gored on Sundayrsquos run the sixth of the 2009 Sanfermines and itrsquos understood that two who were seriously hurt are out of danger after emergency surgery

A total of eleven runners required hospital treatment in what is described by the Spanish press as the longest and most dangerous of this yearrsquos San Fermiacuten

Four Gored In Sixth Bull Run In Pamplona

The British Embassy and Consulate General offices in Madrid are moving to new offices this month in the Torre Espacio building on Paseo de la Castellana

In order to make the move the Embassy is closed from 10th-14th July and reopens this Wednesday 15th July at Torre Espacio Paseo de la Castellana 259D

The Consulate General makes the move

next week and is closed from 17th-21st July to reopen in the Torre Espacio on Wednesday 22nd July

Further information is given on the Embassy website wwwukinspainfcogovuk

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Leaders of the G8 developed nations have pledged $20bn (pound12bn) for efforts to boost food supplies to the hungry on the final day of a summit in Italy The investment which is $5bn more than had been expected will fund a three-year initiative to help poor nations develop their own agriculture

US President Barack Obama said the issue of food security was of huge importance to all nations in the world Richer nations had a moral obligation to help poorer nations he said

Mr Obama added that the G8 nations had agreed to commit $15bn for the new initiative going into Fridayrsquos meeting but had then promised an additional $5bn in ldquohard commitmentsrdquo during the talks

ldquoWe do not view this assistance as an end in itselfrdquo he said

ldquoWe believe that the purpose of aid must be to create the conditions where itrsquos no longer needed to help people become self-sufficient

provide for their families and lift their standards of livingrdquo

Mr Obama who has relatives in Kenya said he had drawn on his familyrsquos personal experience in his discussions with other world leaders The US will reportedly contribute some $35bn to the programme

Mr Obama met representatives of Angola Algeria Nigeria and Senegal in LrsquoAquila where the summit is being held He will also meet Pope Benedict XVI in Rome before embarking on an African tour later on Friday

African leaders had earlier urged G8 nations to live up to past aid pledges the idea is to put more emphasis on helping people feed themselves That is to be achieved with more investment in the agriculture of developing countries and the G8 nations - Britain Canada France Germany Italy Japan Russia and the US - will provide significant resources

G8 Pledges To Boost Food Supplies

The UK must invest more in nuclear and clean coal energy and put less emphasis on wind power if it wants a secure low-carbon future business leaders say

The CBI says government energy policy is ldquodisjointedrdquo and it is urging a ldquomore balancedrdquo energy mix The current approach means the UK might miss climate change targets it added

The government said putting in place a balanced mix of renewables new nuclear and cleaner fossil fuels was at the heart of its energy policy But the CBI is calling for more action in its report ldquoDecision Timerdquo

ldquoThe governmentrsquos disjointed approach is deterring the private sector investment needed to get our energy system up to scratch bolster security and cut emissionsrdquo said CBI deputy director general John Cridland

ldquoWhile we have generous subsidies for wind power we urgently need the national planning statements needed to build new nuclear plants If we carry on like this we will end up putting too many of our energy eggs in one basketrdquo

UK Energy Policy lsquoToo Wind Focusedrsquo

Rising unemployment and higher energy prices are likely to push hundreds of thousands more homes into fuel poverty a key government advisory body says

The Fuel Poverty Advisory Group (FPAG) says about 4m households in England are already in fuel poverty spending more than 10 of their income on energy And it has urged ministers to set out a detailed plan for meeting their own target of ending the problem by 2016 The government says it has spent pound20bn on cutting fuel poverty since 2000

One of the key causes of fuel poverty is high energy prices Average domestic fuel bills have increased by 125 over the past five years The report warns that the long-term trend on prices is likely to be upwards not least due to the huge industry investment needed to meet green energy targets

Unemployment is becoming a key factor too the report added The jobless rate is expected to hit three million in the next year and about 38 of those out of work are fuel poor

The FPAG has called for the government to set out a detailed plan showing how it will eradicate fuel poverty over the next seven years The report has been welcomed by one of the main consumer watchdogs Consumer Focus Its energy expert Jonathan Stearn said ldquoWe are urging the government to heed the warning of its own advisory group that energy prices could rocket in the next few years

ldquoIf the government is serious in its aim to end fuel poverty it needs to do much more to help the most vulnerable householdsrdquo

Thousands lsquoFacing Fuel Povertyrsquo

French ships equipped with US listening devices are ending their hunt for the black boxes of an airliner lost over the Atlantic on 1 June officials say They failed to pick up signals the boxes ldquopingersrdquo were meant to emit for 30 days after the Air France jet crashed with the loss of all 228 lives

Experts believe the cause of the crash may never be known unless the two flight recorders are recovered

There is still a chance that French submarines may discover the boxes Brazil ended its operation to recover bodies and wreckage from Flight AF447 which was flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris towards the end of last month after finding the remains of 51 people

French investigators believe the plane which disappeared in a storm broke up on contact with water not in the air They say the planersquos speed sensors appear to have been a factor in the crash but not its cause

Air France Black Box Search Winds Down

Seizures of counterfeit goods being smuggled into the EU more than doubled last year official figures have shown Customs authorities across the 27 member states seized 178 million fake items in 2008 up 125 from 79 million in 2007 said the European Commission

Pirate DVDs and CDs were the most prevalent fake goods with 79 million disks detained 44 of all items

They were followed by cigarettes 23 of the total and clothing at 10

Pirate DVDs also posted the biggest single

increase in annual seizures increasing by 2600 compared with 2007 Meanwhile seizures of counterfeit medicines rose 118 while those of fake cigarettes increased by 54

The European Commission said China remained the main source of counterfeit goods coming into the EU accounting for 54 of the total in 2008

However Indonesia was the biggest source of fake food and drink products while the United Arab Emirates was the main source of counterfeit cigarettes Most fake medicines came from India

EU Seizures Of Fake Goods Up 125

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A drive to encourage more men in England to become primary school teachers will be launched later

The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) says it has seen a 30 rise in inquiries from men but still four out of five applicants are women

At classroom events across England teachers will try to persuade men they can have a future in the profession Supporters say boys in particular would benefit from having more male role models in the classroom

A growing interest in teaching among men has been partly attributed to the recession and rising unemployment in more traditional male sectors

But despite some progress just over one in 10 primary school teachers is male

The TDArsquos chief executive Graham Holley says the campaign is not intended to be anti-women but aims to achieve a better mix of role models in primary schools A survey of 1000 men carried out for the BBC last year suggested that boys would benefit if there were more male teachers

The adults questioned said that as children they would have worked harder if instructed by men and would have been more likely to go to a male teacher for help with problems like bullying

Bid To Get More Men Into Teaching

Couples should have a compulsory three-month ldquocooling offrdquo period before they can start divorce proceedings a Conservative think tank will recommend

A report commissioned by ex-Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith will also propose a network of family relationship centres to advise before and during marriage

Mr Duncan Smith said research suggested young people had ldquoincredibly high expectationsrdquo of marriage

He added that the idea of compromise by couples ldquoseems to have disappearedrdquo

The report entitled Every Family Matters urges that estranged husbands and wives should be required by law to undergo a

three-month period before launching divorce proceedings to reflect on their marriage and examine the possibility of reconciliation It suggests a range of measures to reform family law and ldquosave saveable marriagesrdquo including tax breaks to promote marriage and reversing Labour proposals to offer rights to unmarried cohabiting couples

Additionally the document calls on the government to follow the example of an Australian programme which sends couples to relationship counselling centres Would-be married couples should receive ldquostrong encouragementrdquo to attend classes it adds stopping short of calling for such courses to be compulsory

Divorce lsquoCool-Off rsquo Period Urged

The firm set up to manage taxpayer stakes in nationalised banks has said it will be ldquochallengingrdquo to return the investments to the private sector

UK Financial Investments (UKFI) was set up to manage a 70 stake in Royal Bank of Scotland and a 433 holding in Lloyds Banking Group

BBC business editor Robert Peston said these stakes were worth about pound60bn

UKFI said the stakes currently showed a paper loss of pound109bn and it would take time to sell the shareholdings

UKFI which has reiterated that it will operate at arms length from the government said it would maximise the value of the investments for the taxpayer

It also said it would not interfere in the day-to-day running of the banks but engage strongly on strategic issues

ldquoEvery UK household will have more than pound3000 invested in shares in RBS and Lloydsrdquo said John Kingman UKFI chief executive

ldquoToday UKFI is setting out our strategy to deliver on the tasks we have been given maximising the value of these investments for the taxpayer and returning the banks as strengthened institutions to full private ownership over timerdquo

lsquoChallengersquo To SellBank Stakes

A public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian in British military custody six years ago has opened

Baha Mousa 26 died while being held by soldiers from the former Queenrsquos Lancashire Regiment after his arrest at a Basra hotel with nine other Iraqis

In 2007 a UK soldier was jailed for inhumane treatment and the Ministry of Defence has paid pound28m in compensation

The inquiry led by Sir William Gage is to focus on the death detaineesrsquo treatment and British army methods

The opening statement by Gerard Elias QC

counsel to the inquiry is expected to take two weeks and the entire inquiry about a year

It will be divided into four modules which will examine the history of ldquoconditioningrdquo techniques like hooding used by UK troops while questioning prisoners from Northern Ireland in the early 1970s to the invasion of Iraq in March 2003 What happened to Mr Mousa and other Iraqi detainees Training and the chain of command amp events since 2003 and any recommendations for the future

Mr Mousa was arrested at the Haitham Hotel in Basra where he worked as a receptionist on 14 September 2003

British soldiers looking for weapons found assault rifles pistols and suspected bomb-making equipment

Hotel staff insisted the weapons were used for security but Mr Mousa and nine other Iraqi civilians were taken to a detention centre under suspicion of being insurgents

Two days later Mr Mousa was dead A post-mortem examination showed he suffered asphyxiation and had at least 93 injuries to his body including fractured ribs and a broken nose

After an initial investigation by the Royal Military Police a six-month court martial followed with seven soldiers facing war crimes charges relating to Mr Mousarsquos death

In April 2007 all but one were cleared on all counts at Bulford Camp in Wiltshire but Cpl Donald Payne 36 was jailed for a year and dismissed from the Army

Inquiry Opens Into Iraqirsquos Death

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women spend almost a year of their lives deciding what to wear according to a new study

Choosing outfits for work nights out dinner parties holidays and other activities means the average female will spend 287 days rifling through their wardrobe

Clothes retailer matalan compiled the results after polling 2491 women A spokesman said ldquowhat you wear has a direct impact on how you feel about yourself and it is important a woman feels exceptional in her outfit whatever the occasion your clothes portray an image and we understand this is fundamentally important to womenrdquo

The study which was based on the adult years from the age of 16 to 60 found most women spend around 20 minutes deciding what to wear before hitting the town on a weekend night

week nights out can take up to 20 minutes a time too deciding on what clothes to take on holiday uses up to 52 minutes each time

while on holiday ten minutes a morning will be taken up trying to find an acceptable outfit with another ten minutes spent picking evening clothes

On top of that dinner parties Christmas parties and black tie events - at around 36 minutes a time six times a year - adds up to three and a half days

The study also found on average women will try on two outfits each morning before coming to a final decision And one in two women spends 15 minutes the night before work working out what to wear

A Clothes Crisis

holidaymakers were saved from an eight-hour flight delay after a fault on their plane was fixed by a passenger

The man was on board a Thomas Cook flight from menorca to glasgow when the captain announced the technical fault

Passengers were told an engineer would have to be flown out from manchester to fix the problem taking up to eight hours it was then that the passenger identified himself to cabin staff as a qualified engineer and offered to help he managed to resolve the problem and the plane took off landing in glasgow 35 minutes late

A Thomas Cook spokeswoman said the company checked the manrsquos licence and ensure he was qualified to work on the boeing 757-200

holidaymaker Keith lomax 62 from Stirling said the man who wishes to remain anonymous got a round of applause when he got back on the plane ldquoif he hadnrsquot managed to fix the problem we could have been delayed for six to eight hours and there were a lot of young families on board so he was the herordquo he said

The spokeswoman said ldquowe are very grateful to the man as it meant the delay was very short when it could have been a lot longerrdquo

Passenger Fixes Plane

Chitty Not Welcome

Chitty Chitty bang bang has been banned from a lord mayorrsquos procession - for not having a moT

Thousands of people were looking forward to seeing the famous movie car in Norwich

but police said they would not bend the rules - even though the road will be closed for the parade

Police spokesman harry mitchell said ldquoOur priority is the safety of the public and we cannot make exceptionsrdquo

helen Selleck the city councilrsquos events manager said ldquoAlthough the road is closed for the procession it is still classed as a public highway and the dVlA is clear that all vehicles in the procession need to be fully coveredrdquo

The car was due to be displayed by Norwichrsquos

Theatre Royal Spokesman John bultitude said ldquowe are very disappointed Chitty will not be seen on the streetsrdquo

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Smart clotheS couldtake photoSClothes could one day take

snaps of everything h a p p e n i n g a r o u n d w h o e v e r is wearing them

US researchers have made smart fabric that can detect the wavelength and direction of light falling on it

The research team has found a way to accurately place sensors in each fibre and co-ordinate the electrical signals they send when light falls on them The results were a step towards ldquoambient light imaging fabricsrdquo said the researchers

Led by Dr Yoel Fink from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology the researchers have extended earlier work that placed sensors in relatively large polymer fibres

Dr Fink and colleagues found a way to stretch the 25mm strands of polymer into much thinner fibres while maintaining the relative

positions of the sensors This earlier work has led to the creation of very long and flexible light and

temperature sensors that may find a

role in smart fabrics for

soldiers or those working in hostile environments

In their latest work these thinner strands were woven into a 01m square section of fabric The careful creation of the fibres and positioning of the light-sensitive elements meant that the team knew which signals were being sent by which sensors

This enabled the team to reconstruct albeit crudely an image projected onto the small square of fabric The researchers said their work was an ldquoimportant steprdquo towards finding ways to get many nanoscale devices working together

PampN Television Serviceswant more information about Freesat TV

do you want a one off payment and no monthly subscriptionsget your favourite Tv channels including bbC ITvOver 300+ channels and 150+ radio stationsp amp n Tv Services are fully legal and registered in Spain and are also fully trained by bskYb back in EnglandWe have over 18 years experience within the satellite industryIf you want a system that wonrsquot let you down with only topgrade equipment and genuine portugese dishes suppliedEverything from 80cm dish to 24mtr dishes supplied ALsO sPAnIsH uPgRADE AvAILAbLE

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This is a little bit of history about Peter and PampN television services

Peter originates from Liverpool and has a background in electrical mechanical engineering In 1989 he left the UK bound for the USA He got a job working for Royal Caribbean cruise line as an electronics technician repairing electronic gaming equipment in the casino on board the ships

Years later Peter returned to the UK and approached B Sky B He got on their training course and qualified as a sky technician working for Sky all over the North West for 8 years Cobra installations (Skyrsquos business partner) then approached Peter and offered him a position as manager trainer Peter worked for Cobra for the next 5 years until he found out Spain was going to have problems with their English TV

He left the UK again to come to Spain to start his own satellite installation company However like many of us he got sidetracked and opened a bar in Via Park 2 Much to his regret the bar was not a liftestyle he wanted and Peter reverted back to satellite televisions

This is where PampN Television Services started PampN Television Services is a small company run by Peter with lots of help

and support from Nicky They own a home in Pilar de la Horadada They have been here for the past 5 years as a family with 2 teenage girls who love the Spanish lifestyle Both girls are fluent in Spanish and have Spanish boyfriends They are here to stay

When you telephone PampN Television Services you will be answered by an informed and friendly voice usually Nicky Whether you have questions about satellite or want to book a free site survey Nicky is there to help PampN Television Services is fully legal and registered in Spain

They offer a high class services from Mazarron to Orba and inland with over 18 years experience in the industry Their aftersales are second to none Their phone is always answered before during and AFTER installation as their previous customers will be happy to confirm

Give PampN Television Services a call for a free quote or just to inquire about Freesat systems on 966 116 856 or 622 448 381 Or email on pandntvserviceshotmailcom

PampN Television ServicesSince moving here to Spain it is quite possible

that your appreciation of caves will have altered a bit ndash probably previously you would never have dreamed of living in one let alone living in comfort in one Itrsquos hard to categorise caves in lsquoBiggestrsquo or lsquoDeepestrsquo or any other way so wersquove found a list of some of the lsquoMostrsquo caves in the world

ThE CAVE Of CRYSTALS - MExICOCueva de los Cristales contain the worldrsquos

largest known natural crystals Known as the lsquoSistine Chapel of Crystalsrsquo some of which form translucent beams of gypsum as long as 36 feet it is situated 950ft underground deep inside Naica Mountain Access is through the Naica mining complex which yields lead zinc copper silver and gold and zigzags for nearly half a mile

The Cave of Crystals itself is a horseshoe-shaped cavity in limestone rock about 30 feet wide and 90 feet long Formed by volcanic activity which about 26 million years ago created Naica mountain and filled it with high-temperature anhydrite gypsum When magma underneath the mountain cooled and the temperature dropped the anhydrite began to dissolve slowly enriching the waters with sulfate and calcium molecules which over millions of years have formed huge selenite gypsum crystals

fANTASTIC CAVE PIT ndash USAAt 586 feet deep this is the deepest known

cave pit in the continental US big enough to hold the Washington Monument which is 555feet

Drop a rock from the top and it will take almost 8 seconds for it to hit the bottom

MAjLIS AL jINN CAVE ndash OMANIn a remote area of the Selma Plateau in The

Sultanate of Oman you will find the worldrsquos second largest cave chamber discovered in 1983 by Don Davidson a geologist studying water resources in the Sultanate

A sad mystery surrounds Davidson It is presumed that he died some ten years later when he left Oman permanently and went hiking in the Andes He rented a car drove it to a trailhead left a note on it saying where he was going and was never seen again

Access to the cave is by rope through a hole in the ground The inner height is between 120 and 150 metres and the cave floor 300 by 200 metres ndash so the Great Pyramid of Ghiza in Egypt would fit almost exactly inside

dONGzhONG CAVE ndash ChINA

An aircraft hangar-sized natural cave carved out of a mountain over thousands of years by wind water and seismic shifts It is in a Miao village in Ziyun county southwest Chinarsquos Guizhou province and is the site of a primary school

Dozens of children attend the school which has desks set up inside and even a sports field

WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVE - NEW zEALANd

Situated on the North Island known for its population of the glowworms lsquorachnocampa luminosarsquo these busy little creatures spin a nest out of silk which they suspend from the ceiling of the cave A silicon strand is then lowered from the ceiling alongside hundreds of others Then the larva glows to attract prey so that the roof of a cave can look remarkably like the heavens at night

The ethereal blue light is the result of a chemical reaction taking place inside a special capsule in the larvarsquos tail Insects seem irresistibly drawn towards the source and then get trapped by the sticky lines Once stuck they stay stuck and are reeled slowly in to be consumed by their captors A hungry larva glows brighter than one which has just eaten

EISRIESENWELT ICE CAVES ndash AUSTRIA

Situated in the Tennengebirge Mountains near Salzburg these caves stretch for a remarkable 40 kilometres and are the largest Ice Caves known to man

Ice caves are very different from normal caves the light shining through the ice gives them a strange alien awe-inspiring aspect and it seems right to whisper not shout Only a small portion of the labyrinth is open to tourists but itrsquos enough to impress

CAVE Of ThE GhOST ndash VENEzUELACueva del Fantasma is so vast that two

helicopters can comfortably fly into it and land next to a towering waterfall which comes down one wall and forms a small pond at the floor

The cave also has its own special frog named Colostethus breweri after its discoverer Charles Brewer-Cariacuteas

wONdERSwORLd

of the

CavesCaves

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I KNOW THAT WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS IN THE LAST ISSUE BUT WE THINK ITrsquoS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE AGAIN

A substantive donation from Moneycorp the money exchange company has meant that the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Spain has been able to launch a property-marking scheme throughout much of the south-eastern coast of Spain

NHW has purchased the necessary equipment required to implement the scheme and supply the police and neighbourhood watch coordinators with this equipment

With the full backing of the Guardia Civil and Policia Local we hope law enforcement officers will be better equipped to trace the owners of stolen property whilst at the same time helping them to prosecute thieves by proving that items in their possession had been stolen

For more information on this scheme and Neighbourhood Watch in general visit the NHW website at wwwnhwinspaincom or telephone Geoff Salter (Membership) 966 669 142 James Herbert (President) 659 883 516 or Ray Marsh (Press) 966 763 258

DONrsquoT FORGETNHW Property Marking Scheme

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

The programme makers chose Jane as a perfect example of English people who are making a real effort to integrate with the Spanish community and encouraging others to do so too

It couldnrsquot have been a better day for the shooting as Jane had among other things the committee meeting of ADAPT in the morning and the weekly radio show ADAPTAMANIA in the afternoon

ADAPT is of course primarily an association for integration having ASOCIACION de ANGLOPARLANTES DE SAN PEDRO as the motto

The programme which will be transmitted later this month is to be called acuteDonrsquot call me Guiri which is a funny coincidence as this was the theme chosen by ADAPT for the carnival this year when members dressed up as acuteTypical Ex-patsrsquo this delighted the interviewer who was interested to see the photographs

At the end of the day Irsquom sure that the crew would have been quite tired after trying to keep

up with Jane and her busy schedule but integration with our Spanish friends is something that Jane is very passionate about they could not have found a better representative

The next meeting of ADAPT is at The Casino San Pedro on the 5th of September at 10am

ADAPTAMANIA Goes out on Radio Pinatar 879fm each Wednesday at 2pm Repeated on Sundays at 8pm

for more information please call Lorna on 968 334 137 or Enid on 966 746 662

AdAPT President Jane Cronin was a lsquoStar for a Day last week when a camera crew from Channel 7 followed her around

The ADAPT Singles Friendship Group had a very happy time at The English Folk Music Club where they were entertained by Smithy with his songs guitar and very funny banter The guest this time was Ian Bruce (also a bit of a comic) the very popular Scottish artist whose wonderful songs most of which were written by him were sung along to with great enthusiasm

After a really enjoyable summer evening with the very friendly Folk Club members ADAPT now have a few converts to the wonderful world of Folk Music

For more information on ADAPT events email enidwinskillgmailcom

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The SecreTS Of The SOilA drug discovered in the soil of a South Pacific

island may help to fight the ageing process research suggests

When US scientists treated old mice with rapamycin it extended their expected lifespan by up to 38

The findings raise the prospect of being able to slow down the ageing process in older people

However a UK expert warned against using the drug to try to extend lifespan as it can suppress immunity

Rapamycin was first discovered on Easter Island in the 1970s it is already used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and in stents implanted into patients to keep their coronary arteries open It is also being tested as a possible treatment for cancer

Researchers at three centres in Texas Michigan and Maine gave the drug to mice at an age equivalent to 60 in humans The mice were bred to mimic the genetic diversity and susceptibility to disease of humans as closely as possible Rapamycin extended the animalsrsquo expected lifespan by between 28 and 38

The researchers estimated that in human terms this would be greater than the predicted increase in extra years of life if both cancer and heart disease were prevented and cured

Researcher Dr Arlan Richardson said ldquoIrsquove been in ageing research for 35 years and there have been many so-called lsquoanti-ageingrsquo interventions over those years that were never successful I never thought we would find an anti-ageing pill for people in my lifetime however rapamycin shows a great deal of promise to do just thatrdquo

Rapamycin appears to have a similar effect to restricting food intake which has also been shown to boost longevity It targets a protein in cells called mTOR which controls many processes involved in metabolism and response to stress

Dr Lynne Cox an expert in ageing at the University of Oxford described the study as ldquoexcitingrdquo

She said ldquoIt is especially interesting that the drug was effective even when given to older mice as it would be much better to treat ageing in older people rather than using drugs long-term through liferdquo

However she added ldquoIn no way should anyone consider using this particular drug to try to extend their own lifespan as rapamycin suppresses immunity While the lab mice were protected from infection thatrsquos simply impossible in the human population What the study does is to highlight an important molecular pathway that new more specific drugs might be designed to work on Whether itrsquos a sensible thing to try to increase lifespan this way is another matter perhaps increasing health span rather than overall lifespan might be a better goalrdquo

The Modern World

The Modern World

but this summer has stretched our tolerance beyond its limits Our siesta time in the shade has been characterised by a manic semaphore of fly swatting whilst taking a dip involves swimming a chicane of thirsty wasps perched on the pool surface

in a spirit of desperation we went into El Jardin garden Centre seeking to purchase peace in the form of an enclosure Oh bliss Our eyes were met by a pergola with fly screen of exactly the dimensions that would fit the space available

in the blink of an eye we had bought it within hours it was delivered and then began the slightly more lengthy process of getting it put together however faint heart never won fair maiden nor erected pergolas so with neighbourly help and a short accidental dunk in the pool it stood white and magnificent ha You flies now get into that

Next on the list was a visit to the Armeria domingo not to purchase a wasp-shooting pistol but something even more deadly we walked out the proud possessors of a bespoke wasp trap and the assurance from the Spanish lady assistant that it would be effective

how right she was ndash within 24 hours we had trapped over 40 wasps i donlsquot know whether word has got around the wasp community that the biggs garden is now hazardous territory or whether we have managed to decimate the overall

wasp population of limaria but the result is that we now share the pool with the odd danger-loving wasp that considers itself immune from the lure of the trap

Now we can rest unpestered in our pergola palace and dip without fear of striped interlopers in our pool

Roll on those lazy hazy days of summerhellip

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I can put my hand on my heart and say with honesty that I pride myself on my tolerance of all the creatures that inhabit this earth regardless of the number of their legs

By Jos Biggs

Share with us the lengths yoursquove gone to eliminate the flying

pests of Spain - editorsoltimescom

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Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day - depending on the situation of your house the hottest part of the day may not be the middle of the day The strength does not go out of the sun until the evenings at the moment

NEVER leave anyone - and especially pets - in a closed parked vehicle for any time at all

Check regularly on babies toddlers and the elderly

Rest whenever possible in shady areas amp avoid standing out in the sun give your bodyrsquos thermostat a have a chance to recover Sunburn affects your bodyrsquos ability to cool itself and causes a loss of body fluids apart from the pain and damage to the skin

Choose lightweight light-coloured loose-fitting clothingWhen you go outdoors protect yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed hat sunglasses with UV protection and put on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out Continue to reapply it during the time you are outside

Pace yourself if you are not accustomed to working or exercising in the heat start slowly and pick up the pace gradually If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath STOP Get into the coolest place possible and rest especially if you become lightheaded confused weak or faint

Your visitors will really feel the heat Arriving from the UK where 20 degrees is something to boast about suddenly they encounter a temperature some 10-20 degrees hotter Such a sudden change can take people by surprise especially as they will want to make the most of the sun and see all the sights in one go

Encourage your visitors to go gently with regard to sunbathing and take time to acclimatise

Prevention is better than cure where the sun is concerned so

wear sunscreenwear a hatwear sunglassesand drink plenty of fluids - we donrsquot mean beer or wine

But above all

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This week you are going to begin the process of reinventing yourself as the person you want to be You will have the opportunity to try on some other lsquoyoursquosrsquo until you find one that fits Reinvention is not just for rock stars ndash we can all do it They say that life is an illusion So do as Christine Comaford-lynch suggests in her book ldquoRules for Renegadesrdquo and pick an empowering one

You will need to go back to the child who knew the fun and the power of lsquomake-believersquo Try out being the person you want to be Ask yourself

ldquowhat sort of home does this person haverdquo

ldquowhat does this person wearrdquo

ldquohow does heshe dress and carry themselvesrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe eat and drinkrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe do to keep fitrdquo (Sorry but if they are successful then they will do something to keep fit)

ldquohow does heshe react in different situationsrdquo

Really get under the skin of the lsquonewrsquo you Find out what makes this person tick it may help to cut out pictures from magazines illustrating the clothes accessories and lifestyle that the new you would have look at the pictures often and see if they would work for you

Find a way to try out aspects of the lifestyle you aspire to Test drive the car save up and eat dinner at one of those restaurants spend a week cooking those meals book an appointment to view that million euro house and change the way you wear your clothes

live the life as best you can within the limits of your current life

does it feel good

Could you get used to this

it has to work for you so only you can decide if it doesnrsquot feel right then try another lsquolifersquo Find your inner child and really have fun with this one

Sue Courtney is a Personal Success Coach amp Stylist if you would like more details of her coaching service and how it could help you please email her at suesuccessandimagecoachcouk

GOAL SETTING FOR SuccESS ndash PART 13

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coeliac disease - part 2

ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

You should also be aware that cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free foods and foods containing gluten are prepared together or served with the same utensils

If you have coeliac disease you may eat the following gluten-free foods

bull most dairy products such as cheese butter and milk

bull fruit

bull vegetables

bull meat and fish (although not breaded or marinated)

bull potatoes

bull rice

bull gluten-free flours including rice corn soy and potato

Immunisations

If you have coeliac disease it can cause your spleen to work less effectively making you more vulnerable to infection from certain germs Therefore you may need to have several immunisations including the flu (influenza) jab the HIB vaccine - which protects against blood poisoning pneumonia and HIB meningitis and the pneumococcal vaccine - which protects against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

luxury that can transform your day-to-day life and ensure you get the very best nightrsquos sleep

Follow our bed linen guide and be inspired

A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

ST SwiThinrsquoS DayST SwiThinrsquoS Day15th July

Itrsquos raining

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Removing Cat amp Dog Hairs

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Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

the colour of your upholstery That way no one will notice the

animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

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Stainless Steel Often seen behind range cookers this material works well across the whole kitchen

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

Swimming Poo l SafetySwimming Poo l Safety

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

The contents of this report are for information purposes only It is not intended as a recommendation to trade or a solicitation for funds Currencies Direct cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages arising from any action taken following consideration of this information

boE leave QE measures unchanged

market Commentary ~ 10th July 2009

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

12 Philip Glass for example producing a half-note tails off (10)

15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

DOWN1 Armedconflict(3)2 Part of the Roman calendar (4)3 New (5)4 Shiprsquoscompany(4)5 Female lobster (3)7 Sequence of computer

instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

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game is to enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid made up of 3 x 3 subgrids (they call

them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

CanoeCatamarandinGhydoryFerry

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

plenonsecuritasdirectes

To Advertise in Sol Classifiedstelephone 950 430 820 oremail salessoltimescom

Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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by email salessoltimescom in person avda 28 febrero 54 albox mon-thurs 10-5 friday 10-4payment visa amp cheques made payable to roc publishing sl (min 10 euros per transaction on cheques or visa)

by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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SHout about your buSineSSTO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FROM AS LITTLE AS 20euro a wEEK AND BE SEEN

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Coastal MosquitosMosquito Screens for Windows amp Doors

For a free estimate call us on 610 000 700AWnIngSSHOWER ScREEnS

REpLAcEMEnT WIndOW And

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openings

Enclosures ConservatoriesConvert your patio area into a sunroom or a mosquito free

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bull BUILdING WORKbull GARdEN CLEARING amp MAINTENANCE

bull PONdS

TEam OF TwO haRD wORKinG STROnG LaDS aVaiLaBLE FOR aLL TyPES OF

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reforms and new buildsSwimming Pools and Kitchens

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666 194 885 or Evenings 950 952 942

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820

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691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

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carpentry

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dressmaking

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ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

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Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

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Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

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knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

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Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

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mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

plumBing

AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

pool cleaning

Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

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AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

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SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

areas covered Tel Paul 687 042 335 Ref 11386

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Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

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Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

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For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

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Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

mechanical services

mikes mobile mechanics All types of service repair and ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 842 974 mobile mechanic db Autos providing same service as garages or do you require a car checking before you buy it Tel 678 487 689 950 369 116

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and classifieds at

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reg

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

You can find us in front of AS Auto Shine

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Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

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PER HOUR

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2004 Honda CRV

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14 petrol Enjoy 62000kms one owner in dark blue superb condition euro8995

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2000 Smart Car

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Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

soltimescom

When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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New Finance Deal For Regions Announced

Spanish Minister for the Economy Elena Salgado has announced that Central Government will make more than 11 billion additional euro available annually for the regions from 2012

The main change she has made to the system is to calculate the amounts given to each region on a per-capital basis for the first time and makes the move to ensure that a deal can be done now on regional funding but the idea has already been criticised by the PPrsquos economic spokesman Cristoacutebal Montoro He said the idea would only bring lsquomore crisis and more unemploymentrsquo

Salgado has dismissed that claim saying the new funding shows a greater solidarity with the regions and that all areas would have more resources in the future closer to an average per capita budget

There are still few details on the proposal which will now be considered in the regions of the country although reports indicate that it has already been accepted in Cataluntildea However Artuacuter Mas the leader of Catalan coalition CiU said it was lsquoan illegally finance deal in time periods and insufficient in resourcesrsquo His opposition will not matter however following support for the deal from the ERC Catalan Republicans Itrsquos calculated by the Catalan Nationalists that the region gets an additional 385 billion a a year under the deal

In Andalucia the government has described the proposal as lsquoenormously positiversquo while Madrid considers the calculation of population numbers as erroneous

The new proposal means in effect that the regional administrations in Spain will get one in every four euro collected in tax across the country

As the World Health Organisation has said that the Swine Flu pandemic is lsquounstoppablersquo it has been confirmed that there are now 15 serious cases in Spain

Minister for Health Trinidad Jimenez gave the latest update on Monday after confirming the tragic death by medical error of Rayan the premature baby born by Cesarian section the day before his Moroccan mother died from the A(H1N1) virus His death follows the two deaths in Spain so far because of the virus his 20 year old mother in Madrid and a 41 year old man on the Canaries

The latest serious case has been confirmed in

Valencia and is a 52 year old woman who also suffers from high temperatures A man remains in intensive care in the Insular Hospital in Gran Canaria there are two serious cases in Madrid two more in Andalucia

In Cataluntildea there are now three serious cases one more in Asturias and another in Galicia

Trinidad Jimenez also announced that the Government is to purchase three million doses of the anti-viral drug Tamiflu after understanding the vaccine against the virus is not expected to be generally available until December

15 People Hospitalised With Swine Flu

Benidorm police have arrested eight people in the town and in Barcelona on counterfeit charges Those arrested were tracked in a joint operation between Benidorm and Barcelona police and all have a previous record on similar charges

A 45 year old Argentinean woman led the group of Spaniards Indians and Italians who have been found selling the counterfeit goods in tourist areas such as Denia Sitges Manresa and Benidorm

Investigations started two months ago have led to clearing up of six different cases of fraud and other crimes

Counterfeit Goods Gang Broken Up In Benidorm

A group of 10 Western Sahara children who live in refugee camps in Tindouf Algeria have arrived in Santa Pola where thanks to donations from the locals they will be able to spend the rest of the summer

Itrsquos part of the programme lsquoVacaciones en Pazrsquo ndash lsquoHolidays in Peacersquo and is organised by the association Help the Sahara who have managed to raise more than 4000 euro The donations have also been affected by the recession and they were not able to raise quite as much as they had hoped another group of 18 children are spending their summer holidays in Elche

Sahara Refugee Children Spend Summer Holidays In Santa Pola

Police and Civil Guard are still looking for two prisoners from Murcia who escaped from the Castelloacuten prison in the Valencia region between Saturday night and Sunday morning They shared the same cell and managed to break out by forcing the bars on the window and reaching the street after climbing onto the prison roof Neither are described as dangerous and were both taken into custody for drug trafficking They had previously spent time together on remand in prison in Murcia

Two Murcia Prisoners Escape

An Italian man resident in Elche was undergoing emergency surgery after being shot while sitting in a parked car near a beach between Elche and Santa Pola early Sunday morning The only information on the 38 year oldrsquos condition was a lsquoreserved prognosisrsquo

The victim was with his partner in an isolated area of Arenales del Sol when it appears they were approached by a suspected peeping tom believed to be the person who fired the shots The suspect then fled the scene and is now being sought by National Police

A similar case is reported in the same area two years ago

Police Seek Elche Gunman

Baby Who Lost Mother To Swine Flu Dies Due To

Dreadful Medical ErrorThe baby born by Caesarian section the day before his

mother became Spainrsquos first victim of the A(H1N1) virus has died in hospital Rayan was born at 7 months old at the end of June while his 19 year old mother Dalilah Mimuni was in a coma just hours before her death

It was later confirmed that he was born without the virus but has been under special care since then owing to his early birth He died on Monday morning because of what Antonio Barba Ruiz de Gauna manager of the Gregorio Marantildeoacuten Hospital in Madrid said was lsquoa dreadful medical errorrsquo

Rayan was said to be progressing well when on Sunday evening a nurse from another department mistakenly administered premature baby formula into a vein

The nurse was under supervision but itrsquos understood the supervisor was absent at the moment the nurse picked up the wrong solution despite its being correctly labelled and began intravenous feeding

Doctors worked on the child all night but Rayan finally died at 1220 on Monday morning

An internal investigation is under way but the hospital manager has described what happened as a negligence which has no excuse confirming that the Gregorio Marantildeoacuten takes all responsibility for the babyrsquos death Both the nurse and the supervisor are understood to have been suspended from duty

Dalilah Mimunirsquos widower announced earlier this month that he would be taking legal action against the hospitalrsquos treatment of his wife where he said doctors failed to consider testing her for the virus despite her rising fever and difficulty in breathing

The President of the Madrid Regional Government Esperanza Aguirre says she has spoken to the father and that there will be justice for him He has said that baby Rayaacuten will be buried next to his mother in the Moroccan town of Mdiq

The Murcia regional government has put out to tender a feasibility study for a future extension of the capitalrsquos tram system to the north of the city as far as Molina de Segura Alguazas and Las Torres de Cotillas Construction of Line 1 of Murcia tram starts this monthThe extension is planned to start from the Espinardo university campus

Public works councillor Joseacute Ballesta said the alternatives presented will be analysed with the aim of finding the best solution from a technical financial and environmental point of view to serve the transport needs of Murciarsquos metropolitan area

A 2km trial stretch of Line 1 opened in the city April 2007 itrsquos understood further construction work is due to begin in Murcia later this month

Construction Of Murcia Tram Starts

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Company Women the prestigious all-female networking group voted in their new President on Friday 26th June 2009 at their AGM

The outgoing President Caroline Garrett had reluctantly decided to resign after finding that work commitments in the UK had made carrying out of her role as Company Women President here in Spain impossible

There were 2 candidates Tracey Cavill Area Manager from Pocket Pages and Rosemary Wallsworth Sales amp Marketing Manager for the Sol Times Newspaper Group

Both were put through an exacting question and answer session by members which led to a lively and exciting debate on the future of Company Women as a networking group and what the prospective candidate ideas were to take the group to the next level Discussion was based around the difficult economic climate the role of company

women as a support for their members and the role of the members to support the group and its affiliates

Finally the vote was cast and Tracey Cavill was declared the winner She told us ldquoI am honoured and delighted to have been voted in as president of Company Women and am looking forward to carrying on Caroline Garrettrsquos good work I have been acting as treasurer alongside her and have plans for expanding the group involving the members more and am fully committed to taking company women to the next level I want to say thank you to Rosemary for contributing to such a lively debate and I look forward to working with her and all the other membersrdquo

Rosemary gracious in defeat said ldquoCompany Women is a fantastic networking group and if there is still a part for me to play in the group to help in increasing membership I would be happy to helprdquo

Company Women ReCRuit neW pResident

Company Women is a non-profit making female networking support group for any women in business They meet the first Thursday of every month for lunch social networking amp speaker slots are combined with good venues amp good food Open to members and non-members alike For further details please either visit the website on wwwcompanywomenorg or contact the new president Tracey Cavill on traceycavillgmailcom

The European Commission has reportedly given the Spanish government a period of two months to respond to their observations on the controversial Puerto Mayor marina in La Manga Construction has been at a standstill since the Murcia High Court stopped work at the site following a complaint from the Environment Ministry against the regional governmentrsquos decision to allow the work to continue

The EC has thrown doubt on the environmental impact reports carried out to authorise the project and considers that insufficient measures have been taken to protect the local ecosystem The Puerto Mayor marina complex plans to build almost 1000 berths and is in an area of the Murcia coastline cited as under threat in the latest report from Greenpeace lsquoDestruccioacuten a Toda Costarsquo

La Manga Marina EC Environmental

Concerns Victoria Ana Saacutenchez Perea was given her second Christian name in honour of one of the doctors who made her birth possible the biologist Anna Veiga who with gynaecologist Pedro Barri led the team of 15 specialists who brought about the conception of Spainrsquos first test tube baby

Victoria Ana was born on 12th July 1984 six years after the worldrsquos first test tube baby Louise Brown was born in the UK Spainrsquos first now has a degree in Public Relations and Advertising and had a public celebration of her 25th birthday a few days ahead of time this Thursday She told the press she leads an unassuming and normal life but is very proud of representing such an important scientific discovery

Dr Anna Veiga said specialists have increased the pregnancy rate in IVF treatments up to 40 over the past 20 years but said therersquos still a long way to before her goal of a 70 success rate can be achieved More than 8000 IVF babies have been born in the Dexeus University Institute where Victoria Ana came into the world and an estimated 3 of all births in Spain are born through IVF treatment

Spainrsquos 1st Test Tube Baby Celebrates 25th Birthday

Check The By-laws Before Going To The BeachAs the summer continues with Spainrsquos

beaches as busy as ever there are signs of change in a country where previously after the suppression of the Franco years anything goes Now there are a growing number of local bylaws affecting beaches around the coasts

In Almuntildeecar the siesta is sacred as those who play music live or on the radio face a fine In A Coruntildea if you ignore the red and other warning flags be prepared to face a 500 euro fine as well

Despite being in the open air smoking is banned on the beach at LrsquoEscala in Girona and the banning of sex on the beach along with stag nights and hen parties has proved unpopular with many in Tossa de Mar

In Valencia expect a fine if your sunshade is less than six metres from the sea or if you are caught drinking alcohol

Is this part of a general moral crackdown or just local town halls trying to raise funds in financially troubled times

The body of 27 year old Daniel Jimeno Romero was cremated in Alcalaacute de Henares this Sunday who on Friday became the 15th person to be killed in the history of the world-famous San Fermiacuten bull run in Pamplona after the first death in 1924 The Mayor of Pamplona Yolanda Barcina was in Alcalaacute to pay the respects of all members of Pamplona City Hall

Daniel Jimeno was an expert at San Fermiacuten and had run before the bulls there several times over a number of years The last fatality before his death this year was a local man Fermiacuten Echeverriacutea Irantildeeta who died after two months in a coma after hitting his head in the 2003 bull run 22 year old Matthew

Peter Tasio from the United States died after being gored in the stomach in 1995 and another US citizen is reported to be one of three people who were seriously injured in the same run where Daniel Jimeno was fatally injured on Friday

Another four people were gored on Sundayrsquos run the sixth of the 2009 Sanfermines and itrsquos understood that two who were seriously hurt are out of danger after emergency surgery

A total of eleven runners required hospital treatment in what is described by the Spanish press as the longest and most dangerous of this yearrsquos San Fermiacuten

Four Gored In Sixth Bull Run In Pamplona

The British Embassy and Consulate General offices in Madrid are moving to new offices this month in the Torre Espacio building on Paseo de la Castellana

In order to make the move the Embassy is closed from 10th-14th July and reopens this Wednesday 15th July at Torre Espacio Paseo de la Castellana 259D

The Consulate General makes the move

next week and is closed from 17th-21st July to reopen in the Torre Espacio on Wednesday 22nd July

Further information is given on the Embassy website wwwukinspainfcogovuk

he British offices take up four floors in The Torre Espacio one of four skyscrapers built recently on the extension to the Paseo de la Castellana

New offices For British Embassy amp Consulate General In Madrid

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Leaders of the G8 developed nations have pledged $20bn (pound12bn) for efforts to boost food supplies to the hungry on the final day of a summit in Italy The investment which is $5bn more than had been expected will fund a three-year initiative to help poor nations develop their own agriculture

US President Barack Obama said the issue of food security was of huge importance to all nations in the world Richer nations had a moral obligation to help poorer nations he said

Mr Obama added that the G8 nations had agreed to commit $15bn for the new initiative going into Fridayrsquos meeting but had then promised an additional $5bn in ldquohard commitmentsrdquo during the talks

ldquoWe do not view this assistance as an end in itselfrdquo he said

ldquoWe believe that the purpose of aid must be to create the conditions where itrsquos no longer needed to help people become self-sufficient

provide for their families and lift their standards of livingrdquo

Mr Obama who has relatives in Kenya said he had drawn on his familyrsquos personal experience in his discussions with other world leaders The US will reportedly contribute some $35bn to the programme

Mr Obama met representatives of Angola Algeria Nigeria and Senegal in LrsquoAquila where the summit is being held He will also meet Pope Benedict XVI in Rome before embarking on an African tour later on Friday

African leaders had earlier urged G8 nations to live up to past aid pledges the idea is to put more emphasis on helping people feed themselves That is to be achieved with more investment in the agriculture of developing countries and the G8 nations - Britain Canada France Germany Italy Japan Russia and the US - will provide significant resources

G8 Pledges To Boost Food Supplies

The UK must invest more in nuclear and clean coal energy and put less emphasis on wind power if it wants a secure low-carbon future business leaders say

The CBI says government energy policy is ldquodisjointedrdquo and it is urging a ldquomore balancedrdquo energy mix The current approach means the UK might miss climate change targets it added

The government said putting in place a balanced mix of renewables new nuclear and cleaner fossil fuels was at the heart of its energy policy But the CBI is calling for more action in its report ldquoDecision Timerdquo

ldquoThe governmentrsquos disjointed approach is deterring the private sector investment needed to get our energy system up to scratch bolster security and cut emissionsrdquo said CBI deputy director general John Cridland

ldquoWhile we have generous subsidies for wind power we urgently need the national planning statements needed to build new nuclear plants If we carry on like this we will end up putting too many of our energy eggs in one basketrdquo

UK Energy Policy lsquoToo Wind Focusedrsquo

Rising unemployment and higher energy prices are likely to push hundreds of thousands more homes into fuel poverty a key government advisory body says

The Fuel Poverty Advisory Group (FPAG) says about 4m households in England are already in fuel poverty spending more than 10 of their income on energy And it has urged ministers to set out a detailed plan for meeting their own target of ending the problem by 2016 The government says it has spent pound20bn on cutting fuel poverty since 2000

One of the key causes of fuel poverty is high energy prices Average domestic fuel bills have increased by 125 over the past five years The report warns that the long-term trend on prices is likely to be upwards not least due to the huge industry investment needed to meet green energy targets

Unemployment is becoming a key factor too the report added The jobless rate is expected to hit three million in the next year and about 38 of those out of work are fuel poor

The FPAG has called for the government to set out a detailed plan showing how it will eradicate fuel poverty over the next seven years The report has been welcomed by one of the main consumer watchdogs Consumer Focus Its energy expert Jonathan Stearn said ldquoWe are urging the government to heed the warning of its own advisory group that energy prices could rocket in the next few years

ldquoIf the government is serious in its aim to end fuel poverty it needs to do much more to help the most vulnerable householdsrdquo

Thousands lsquoFacing Fuel Povertyrsquo

French ships equipped with US listening devices are ending their hunt for the black boxes of an airliner lost over the Atlantic on 1 June officials say They failed to pick up signals the boxes ldquopingersrdquo were meant to emit for 30 days after the Air France jet crashed with the loss of all 228 lives

Experts believe the cause of the crash may never be known unless the two flight recorders are recovered

There is still a chance that French submarines may discover the boxes Brazil ended its operation to recover bodies and wreckage from Flight AF447 which was flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris towards the end of last month after finding the remains of 51 people

French investigators believe the plane which disappeared in a storm broke up on contact with water not in the air They say the planersquos speed sensors appear to have been a factor in the crash but not its cause

Air France Black Box Search Winds Down

Seizures of counterfeit goods being smuggled into the EU more than doubled last year official figures have shown Customs authorities across the 27 member states seized 178 million fake items in 2008 up 125 from 79 million in 2007 said the European Commission

Pirate DVDs and CDs were the most prevalent fake goods with 79 million disks detained 44 of all items

They were followed by cigarettes 23 of the total and clothing at 10

Pirate DVDs also posted the biggest single

increase in annual seizures increasing by 2600 compared with 2007 Meanwhile seizures of counterfeit medicines rose 118 while those of fake cigarettes increased by 54

The European Commission said China remained the main source of counterfeit goods coming into the EU accounting for 54 of the total in 2008

However Indonesia was the biggest source of fake food and drink products while the United Arab Emirates was the main source of counterfeit cigarettes Most fake medicines came from India

EU Seizures Of Fake Goods Up 125

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A drive to encourage more men in England to become primary school teachers will be launched later

The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) says it has seen a 30 rise in inquiries from men but still four out of five applicants are women

At classroom events across England teachers will try to persuade men they can have a future in the profession Supporters say boys in particular would benefit from having more male role models in the classroom

A growing interest in teaching among men has been partly attributed to the recession and rising unemployment in more traditional male sectors

But despite some progress just over one in 10 primary school teachers is male

The TDArsquos chief executive Graham Holley says the campaign is not intended to be anti-women but aims to achieve a better mix of role models in primary schools A survey of 1000 men carried out for the BBC last year suggested that boys would benefit if there were more male teachers

The adults questioned said that as children they would have worked harder if instructed by men and would have been more likely to go to a male teacher for help with problems like bullying

Bid To Get More Men Into Teaching

Couples should have a compulsory three-month ldquocooling offrdquo period before they can start divorce proceedings a Conservative think tank will recommend

A report commissioned by ex-Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith will also propose a network of family relationship centres to advise before and during marriage

Mr Duncan Smith said research suggested young people had ldquoincredibly high expectationsrdquo of marriage

He added that the idea of compromise by couples ldquoseems to have disappearedrdquo

The report entitled Every Family Matters urges that estranged husbands and wives should be required by law to undergo a

three-month period before launching divorce proceedings to reflect on their marriage and examine the possibility of reconciliation It suggests a range of measures to reform family law and ldquosave saveable marriagesrdquo including tax breaks to promote marriage and reversing Labour proposals to offer rights to unmarried cohabiting couples

Additionally the document calls on the government to follow the example of an Australian programme which sends couples to relationship counselling centres Would-be married couples should receive ldquostrong encouragementrdquo to attend classes it adds stopping short of calling for such courses to be compulsory

Divorce lsquoCool-Off rsquo Period Urged

The firm set up to manage taxpayer stakes in nationalised banks has said it will be ldquochallengingrdquo to return the investments to the private sector

UK Financial Investments (UKFI) was set up to manage a 70 stake in Royal Bank of Scotland and a 433 holding in Lloyds Banking Group

BBC business editor Robert Peston said these stakes were worth about pound60bn

UKFI said the stakes currently showed a paper loss of pound109bn and it would take time to sell the shareholdings

UKFI which has reiterated that it will operate at arms length from the government said it would maximise the value of the investments for the taxpayer

It also said it would not interfere in the day-to-day running of the banks but engage strongly on strategic issues

ldquoEvery UK household will have more than pound3000 invested in shares in RBS and Lloydsrdquo said John Kingman UKFI chief executive

ldquoToday UKFI is setting out our strategy to deliver on the tasks we have been given maximising the value of these investments for the taxpayer and returning the banks as strengthened institutions to full private ownership over timerdquo

lsquoChallengersquo To SellBank Stakes

A public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian in British military custody six years ago has opened

Baha Mousa 26 died while being held by soldiers from the former Queenrsquos Lancashire Regiment after his arrest at a Basra hotel with nine other Iraqis

In 2007 a UK soldier was jailed for inhumane treatment and the Ministry of Defence has paid pound28m in compensation

The inquiry led by Sir William Gage is to focus on the death detaineesrsquo treatment and British army methods

The opening statement by Gerard Elias QC

counsel to the inquiry is expected to take two weeks and the entire inquiry about a year

It will be divided into four modules which will examine the history of ldquoconditioningrdquo techniques like hooding used by UK troops while questioning prisoners from Northern Ireland in the early 1970s to the invasion of Iraq in March 2003 What happened to Mr Mousa and other Iraqi detainees Training and the chain of command amp events since 2003 and any recommendations for the future

Mr Mousa was arrested at the Haitham Hotel in Basra where he worked as a receptionist on 14 September 2003

British soldiers looking for weapons found assault rifles pistols and suspected bomb-making equipment

Hotel staff insisted the weapons were used for security but Mr Mousa and nine other Iraqi civilians were taken to a detention centre under suspicion of being insurgents

Two days later Mr Mousa was dead A post-mortem examination showed he suffered asphyxiation and had at least 93 injuries to his body including fractured ribs and a broken nose

After an initial investigation by the Royal Military Police a six-month court martial followed with seven soldiers facing war crimes charges relating to Mr Mousarsquos death

In April 2007 all but one were cleared on all counts at Bulford Camp in Wiltshire but Cpl Donald Payne 36 was jailed for a year and dismissed from the Army

Inquiry Opens Into Iraqirsquos Death

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women spend almost a year of their lives deciding what to wear according to a new study

Choosing outfits for work nights out dinner parties holidays and other activities means the average female will spend 287 days rifling through their wardrobe

Clothes retailer matalan compiled the results after polling 2491 women A spokesman said ldquowhat you wear has a direct impact on how you feel about yourself and it is important a woman feels exceptional in her outfit whatever the occasion your clothes portray an image and we understand this is fundamentally important to womenrdquo

The study which was based on the adult years from the age of 16 to 60 found most women spend around 20 minutes deciding what to wear before hitting the town on a weekend night

week nights out can take up to 20 minutes a time too deciding on what clothes to take on holiday uses up to 52 minutes each time

while on holiday ten minutes a morning will be taken up trying to find an acceptable outfit with another ten minutes spent picking evening clothes

On top of that dinner parties Christmas parties and black tie events - at around 36 minutes a time six times a year - adds up to three and a half days

The study also found on average women will try on two outfits each morning before coming to a final decision And one in two women spends 15 minutes the night before work working out what to wear

A Clothes Crisis

holidaymakers were saved from an eight-hour flight delay after a fault on their plane was fixed by a passenger

The man was on board a Thomas Cook flight from menorca to glasgow when the captain announced the technical fault

Passengers were told an engineer would have to be flown out from manchester to fix the problem taking up to eight hours it was then that the passenger identified himself to cabin staff as a qualified engineer and offered to help he managed to resolve the problem and the plane took off landing in glasgow 35 minutes late

A Thomas Cook spokeswoman said the company checked the manrsquos licence and ensure he was qualified to work on the boeing 757-200

holidaymaker Keith lomax 62 from Stirling said the man who wishes to remain anonymous got a round of applause when he got back on the plane ldquoif he hadnrsquot managed to fix the problem we could have been delayed for six to eight hours and there were a lot of young families on board so he was the herordquo he said

The spokeswoman said ldquowe are very grateful to the man as it meant the delay was very short when it could have been a lot longerrdquo

Passenger Fixes Plane

Chitty Not Welcome

Chitty Chitty bang bang has been banned from a lord mayorrsquos procession - for not having a moT

Thousands of people were looking forward to seeing the famous movie car in Norwich

but police said they would not bend the rules - even though the road will be closed for the parade

Police spokesman harry mitchell said ldquoOur priority is the safety of the public and we cannot make exceptionsrdquo

helen Selleck the city councilrsquos events manager said ldquoAlthough the road is closed for the procession it is still classed as a public highway and the dVlA is clear that all vehicles in the procession need to be fully coveredrdquo

The car was due to be displayed by Norwichrsquos

Theatre Royal Spokesman John bultitude said ldquowe are very disappointed Chitty will not be seen on the streetsrdquo

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Smart clotheS couldtake photoSClothes could one day take

snaps of everything h a p p e n i n g a r o u n d w h o e v e r is wearing them

US researchers have made smart fabric that can detect the wavelength and direction of light falling on it

The research team has found a way to accurately place sensors in each fibre and co-ordinate the electrical signals they send when light falls on them The results were a step towards ldquoambient light imaging fabricsrdquo said the researchers

Led by Dr Yoel Fink from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology the researchers have extended earlier work that placed sensors in relatively large polymer fibres

Dr Fink and colleagues found a way to stretch the 25mm strands of polymer into much thinner fibres while maintaining the relative

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This enabled the team to reconstruct albeit crudely an image projected onto the small square of fabric The researchers said their work was an ldquoimportant steprdquo towards finding ways to get many nanoscale devices working together

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This is a little bit of history about Peter and PampN television services

Peter originates from Liverpool and has a background in electrical mechanical engineering In 1989 he left the UK bound for the USA He got a job working for Royal Caribbean cruise line as an electronics technician repairing electronic gaming equipment in the casino on board the ships

Years later Peter returned to the UK and approached B Sky B He got on their training course and qualified as a sky technician working for Sky all over the North West for 8 years Cobra installations (Skyrsquos business partner) then approached Peter and offered him a position as manager trainer Peter worked for Cobra for the next 5 years until he found out Spain was going to have problems with their English TV

He left the UK again to come to Spain to start his own satellite installation company However like many of us he got sidetracked and opened a bar in Via Park 2 Much to his regret the bar was not a liftestyle he wanted and Peter reverted back to satellite televisions

This is where PampN Television Services started PampN Television Services is a small company run by Peter with lots of help

and support from Nicky They own a home in Pilar de la Horadada They have been here for the past 5 years as a family with 2 teenage girls who love the Spanish lifestyle Both girls are fluent in Spanish and have Spanish boyfriends They are here to stay

When you telephone PampN Television Services you will be answered by an informed and friendly voice usually Nicky Whether you have questions about satellite or want to book a free site survey Nicky is there to help PampN Television Services is fully legal and registered in Spain

They offer a high class services from Mazarron to Orba and inland with over 18 years experience in the industry Their aftersales are second to none Their phone is always answered before during and AFTER installation as their previous customers will be happy to confirm

Give PampN Television Services a call for a free quote or just to inquire about Freesat systems on 966 116 856 or 622 448 381 Or email on pandntvserviceshotmailcom

PampN Television ServicesSince moving here to Spain it is quite possible

that your appreciation of caves will have altered a bit ndash probably previously you would never have dreamed of living in one let alone living in comfort in one Itrsquos hard to categorise caves in lsquoBiggestrsquo or lsquoDeepestrsquo or any other way so wersquove found a list of some of the lsquoMostrsquo caves in the world

ThE CAVE Of CRYSTALS - MExICOCueva de los Cristales contain the worldrsquos

largest known natural crystals Known as the lsquoSistine Chapel of Crystalsrsquo some of which form translucent beams of gypsum as long as 36 feet it is situated 950ft underground deep inside Naica Mountain Access is through the Naica mining complex which yields lead zinc copper silver and gold and zigzags for nearly half a mile

The Cave of Crystals itself is a horseshoe-shaped cavity in limestone rock about 30 feet wide and 90 feet long Formed by volcanic activity which about 26 million years ago created Naica mountain and filled it with high-temperature anhydrite gypsum When magma underneath the mountain cooled and the temperature dropped the anhydrite began to dissolve slowly enriching the waters with sulfate and calcium molecules which over millions of years have formed huge selenite gypsum crystals

fANTASTIC CAVE PIT ndash USAAt 586 feet deep this is the deepest known

cave pit in the continental US big enough to hold the Washington Monument which is 555feet

Drop a rock from the top and it will take almost 8 seconds for it to hit the bottom

MAjLIS AL jINN CAVE ndash OMANIn a remote area of the Selma Plateau in The

Sultanate of Oman you will find the worldrsquos second largest cave chamber discovered in 1983 by Don Davidson a geologist studying water resources in the Sultanate

A sad mystery surrounds Davidson It is presumed that he died some ten years later when he left Oman permanently and went hiking in the Andes He rented a car drove it to a trailhead left a note on it saying where he was going and was never seen again

Access to the cave is by rope through a hole in the ground The inner height is between 120 and 150 metres and the cave floor 300 by 200 metres ndash so the Great Pyramid of Ghiza in Egypt would fit almost exactly inside

dONGzhONG CAVE ndash ChINA

An aircraft hangar-sized natural cave carved out of a mountain over thousands of years by wind water and seismic shifts It is in a Miao village in Ziyun county southwest Chinarsquos Guizhou province and is the site of a primary school

Dozens of children attend the school which has desks set up inside and even a sports field

WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVE - NEW zEALANd

Situated on the North Island known for its population of the glowworms lsquorachnocampa luminosarsquo these busy little creatures spin a nest out of silk which they suspend from the ceiling of the cave A silicon strand is then lowered from the ceiling alongside hundreds of others Then the larva glows to attract prey so that the roof of a cave can look remarkably like the heavens at night

The ethereal blue light is the result of a chemical reaction taking place inside a special capsule in the larvarsquos tail Insects seem irresistibly drawn towards the source and then get trapped by the sticky lines Once stuck they stay stuck and are reeled slowly in to be consumed by their captors A hungry larva glows brighter than one which has just eaten

EISRIESENWELT ICE CAVES ndash AUSTRIA

Situated in the Tennengebirge Mountains near Salzburg these caves stretch for a remarkable 40 kilometres and are the largest Ice Caves known to man

Ice caves are very different from normal caves the light shining through the ice gives them a strange alien awe-inspiring aspect and it seems right to whisper not shout Only a small portion of the labyrinth is open to tourists but itrsquos enough to impress

CAVE Of ThE GhOST ndash VENEzUELACueva del Fantasma is so vast that two

helicopters can comfortably fly into it and land next to a towering waterfall which comes down one wall and forms a small pond at the floor

The cave also has its own special frog named Colostethus breweri after its discoverer Charles Brewer-Cariacuteas

wONdERSwORLd

of the

CavesCaves

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I KNOW THAT WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS IN THE LAST ISSUE BUT WE THINK ITrsquoS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE AGAIN

A substantive donation from Moneycorp the money exchange company has meant that the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Spain has been able to launch a property-marking scheme throughout much of the south-eastern coast of Spain

NHW has purchased the necessary equipment required to implement the scheme and supply the police and neighbourhood watch coordinators with this equipment

With the full backing of the Guardia Civil and Policia Local we hope law enforcement officers will be better equipped to trace the owners of stolen property whilst at the same time helping them to prosecute thieves by proving that items in their possession had been stolen

For more information on this scheme and Neighbourhood Watch in general visit the NHW website at wwwnhwinspaincom or telephone Geoff Salter (Membership) 966 669 142 James Herbert (President) 659 883 516 or Ray Marsh (Press) 966 763 258

DONrsquoT FORGETNHW Property Marking Scheme

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

The programme makers chose Jane as a perfect example of English people who are making a real effort to integrate with the Spanish community and encouraging others to do so too

It couldnrsquot have been a better day for the shooting as Jane had among other things the committee meeting of ADAPT in the morning and the weekly radio show ADAPTAMANIA in the afternoon

ADAPT is of course primarily an association for integration having ASOCIACION de ANGLOPARLANTES DE SAN PEDRO as the motto

The programme which will be transmitted later this month is to be called acuteDonrsquot call me Guiri which is a funny coincidence as this was the theme chosen by ADAPT for the carnival this year when members dressed up as acuteTypical Ex-patsrsquo this delighted the interviewer who was interested to see the photographs

At the end of the day Irsquom sure that the crew would have been quite tired after trying to keep

up with Jane and her busy schedule but integration with our Spanish friends is something that Jane is very passionate about they could not have found a better representative

The next meeting of ADAPT is at The Casino San Pedro on the 5th of September at 10am

ADAPTAMANIA Goes out on Radio Pinatar 879fm each Wednesday at 2pm Repeated on Sundays at 8pm

for more information please call Lorna on 968 334 137 or Enid on 966 746 662

AdAPT President Jane Cronin was a lsquoStar for a Day last week when a camera crew from Channel 7 followed her around

The ADAPT Singles Friendship Group had a very happy time at The English Folk Music Club where they were entertained by Smithy with his songs guitar and very funny banter The guest this time was Ian Bruce (also a bit of a comic) the very popular Scottish artist whose wonderful songs most of which were written by him were sung along to with great enthusiasm

After a really enjoyable summer evening with the very friendly Folk Club members ADAPT now have a few converts to the wonderful world of Folk Music

For more information on ADAPT events email enidwinskillgmailcom

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The SecreTS Of The SOilA drug discovered in the soil of a South Pacific

island may help to fight the ageing process research suggests

When US scientists treated old mice with rapamycin it extended their expected lifespan by up to 38

The findings raise the prospect of being able to slow down the ageing process in older people

However a UK expert warned against using the drug to try to extend lifespan as it can suppress immunity

Rapamycin was first discovered on Easter Island in the 1970s it is already used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and in stents implanted into patients to keep their coronary arteries open It is also being tested as a possible treatment for cancer

Researchers at three centres in Texas Michigan and Maine gave the drug to mice at an age equivalent to 60 in humans The mice were bred to mimic the genetic diversity and susceptibility to disease of humans as closely as possible Rapamycin extended the animalsrsquo expected lifespan by between 28 and 38

The researchers estimated that in human terms this would be greater than the predicted increase in extra years of life if both cancer and heart disease were prevented and cured

Researcher Dr Arlan Richardson said ldquoIrsquove been in ageing research for 35 years and there have been many so-called lsquoanti-ageingrsquo interventions over those years that were never successful I never thought we would find an anti-ageing pill for people in my lifetime however rapamycin shows a great deal of promise to do just thatrdquo

Rapamycin appears to have a similar effect to restricting food intake which has also been shown to boost longevity It targets a protein in cells called mTOR which controls many processes involved in metabolism and response to stress

Dr Lynne Cox an expert in ageing at the University of Oxford described the study as ldquoexcitingrdquo

She said ldquoIt is especially interesting that the drug was effective even when given to older mice as it would be much better to treat ageing in older people rather than using drugs long-term through liferdquo

However she added ldquoIn no way should anyone consider using this particular drug to try to extend their own lifespan as rapamycin suppresses immunity While the lab mice were protected from infection thatrsquos simply impossible in the human population What the study does is to highlight an important molecular pathway that new more specific drugs might be designed to work on Whether itrsquos a sensible thing to try to increase lifespan this way is another matter perhaps increasing health span rather than overall lifespan might be a better goalrdquo

The Modern World

The Modern World

but this summer has stretched our tolerance beyond its limits Our siesta time in the shade has been characterised by a manic semaphore of fly swatting whilst taking a dip involves swimming a chicane of thirsty wasps perched on the pool surface

in a spirit of desperation we went into El Jardin garden Centre seeking to purchase peace in the form of an enclosure Oh bliss Our eyes were met by a pergola with fly screen of exactly the dimensions that would fit the space available

in the blink of an eye we had bought it within hours it was delivered and then began the slightly more lengthy process of getting it put together however faint heart never won fair maiden nor erected pergolas so with neighbourly help and a short accidental dunk in the pool it stood white and magnificent ha You flies now get into that

Next on the list was a visit to the Armeria domingo not to purchase a wasp-shooting pistol but something even more deadly we walked out the proud possessors of a bespoke wasp trap and the assurance from the Spanish lady assistant that it would be effective

how right she was ndash within 24 hours we had trapped over 40 wasps i donlsquot know whether word has got around the wasp community that the biggs garden is now hazardous territory or whether we have managed to decimate the overall

wasp population of limaria but the result is that we now share the pool with the odd danger-loving wasp that considers itself immune from the lure of the trap

Now we can rest unpestered in our pergola palace and dip without fear of striped interlopers in our pool

Roll on those lazy hazy days of summerhellip

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I can put my hand on my heart and say with honesty that I pride myself on my tolerance of all the creatures that inhabit this earth regardless of the number of their legs

By Jos Biggs

Share with us the lengths yoursquove gone to eliminate the flying

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Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day - depending on the situation of your house the hottest part of the day may not be the middle of the day The strength does not go out of the sun until the evenings at the moment

NEVER leave anyone - and especially pets - in a closed parked vehicle for any time at all

Check regularly on babies toddlers and the elderly

Rest whenever possible in shady areas amp avoid standing out in the sun give your bodyrsquos thermostat a have a chance to recover Sunburn affects your bodyrsquos ability to cool itself and causes a loss of body fluids apart from the pain and damage to the skin

Choose lightweight light-coloured loose-fitting clothingWhen you go outdoors protect yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed hat sunglasses with UV protection and put on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out Continue to reapply it during the time you are outside

Pace yourself if you are not accustomed to working or exercising in the heat start slowly and pick up the pace gradually If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath STOP Get into the coolest place possible and rest especially if you become lightheaded confused weak or faint

Your visitors will really feel the heat Arriving from the UK where 20 degrees is something to boast about suddenly they encounter a temperature some 10-20 degrees hotter Such a sudden change can take people by surprise especially as they will want to make the most of the sun and see all the sights in one go

Encourage your visitors to go gently with regard to sunbathing and take time to acclimatise

Prevention is better than cure where the sun is concerned so

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This week you are going to begin the process of reinventing yourself as the person you want to be You will have the opportunity to try on some other lsquoyoursquosrsquo until you find one that fits Reinvention is not just for rock stars ndash we can all do it They say that life is an illusion So do as Christine Comaford-lynch suggests in her book ldquoRules for Renegadesrdquo and pick an empowering one

You will need to go back to the child who knew the fun and the power of lsquomake-believersquo Try out being the person you want to be Ask yourself

ldquowhat sort of home does this person haverdquo

ldquowhat does this person wearrdquo

ldquohow does heshe dress and carry themselvesrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe eat and drinkrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe do to keep fitrdquo (Sorry but if they are successful then they will do something to keep fit)

ldquohow does heshe react in different situationsrdquo

Really get under the skin of the lsquonewrsquo you Find out what makes this person tick it may help to cut out pictures from magazines illustrating the clothes accessories and lifestyle that the new you would have look at the pictures often and see if they would work for you

Find a way to try out aspects of the lifestyle you aspire to Test drive the car save up and eat dinner at one of those restaurants spend a week cooking those meals book an appointment to view that million euro house and change the way you wear your clothes

live the life as best you can within the limits of your current life

does it feel good

Could you get used to this

it has to work for you so only you can decide if it doesnrsquot feel right then try another lsquolifersquo Find your inner child and really have fun with this one

Sue Courtney is a Personal Success Coach amp Stylist if you would like more details of her coaching service and how it could help you please email her at suesuccessandimagecoachcouk

GOAL SETTING FOR SuccESS ndash PART 13

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coeliac disease - part 2

ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

You should also be aware that cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free foods and foods containing gluten are prepared together or served with the same utensils

If you have coeliac disease you may eat the following gluten-free foods

bull most dairy products such as cheese butter and milk

bull fruit

bull vegetables

bull meat and fish (although not breaded or marinated)

bull potatoes

bull rice

bull gluten-free flours including rice corn soy and potato

Immunisations

If you have coeliac disease it can cause your spleen to work less effectively making you more vulnerable to infection from certain germs Therefore you may need to have several immunisations including the flu (influenza) jab the HIB vaccine - which protects against blood poisoning pneumonia and HIB meningitis and the pneumococcal vaccine - which protects against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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Uppin

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

luxury that can transform your day-to-day life and ensure you get the very best nightrsquos sleep

Follow our bed linen guide and be inspired

A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

ST SwiThinrsquoS DayST SwiThinrsquoS Day15th July

Itrsquos raining

HOUSEHOLD TIPS

Removing Cat amp Dog Hairs

Unsightly animal hairs around the house can be a bit of a problem

One thing you can do is buy a dedicated catdog hair remover - itrsquos basically a

roller with sticky paper wrapped round it sticky side out

However a much cheaper alternative is to just wrap sticky tape around your

hand (sticky side out) and press on to the lsquohairyrsquo area to remove the hairs

Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

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animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

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Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

Bar oPen daiLY 12 noon - LaterestaUrant oPen 2Pm - 9Pm

5 amp 10oz steaks and Gammon steaks availableassorted homemade desserts available

on Tap

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

The Sunburnt ArmsThe all round entertainment bar

Tel 678 248 788MOn - fRI 6pM - LATE SAT amp Sun 1pM - LATE Email the_sunburnt_armsyahoocouk

SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

(350euro extra) all served with 5 veg amp all the extras

PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

Marie Rose Sauce Beef Salad with Mustard Mayo Cheese Salad Chicken

Salad with Mango Mayo - ALL 5euro

follow directions to ITv until you pickup signs for the sunbuRnT ARMs

from 8pm

Tuesday

from 8pm

Thursday

Every Wednesday 2 Courses for 5euro

InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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to Hotel Indalo

THE E

MERALD ISLE

IRISH PUB

For more information 678 914 923

Pasao del Mediterraneo 113Mojaca Playa

GUINESS

amp

MURPHYS

ON TAP

Ben amp Maureen welcome you to join them for the craic

LIVE

MUSIC

BIG

SCREENS

ALL GAA GAMES

SHOWN

LIVE SPORTS

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COFFEE BREAK

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

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(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

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them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

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McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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NO

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

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los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

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El MiradorLos Diaz 10

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OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

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prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

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cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

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cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

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MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

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a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

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M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

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property For sale - continued

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ironworks

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mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

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6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

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Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

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All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

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Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

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hiRE ShOPPush Chairs 10euroHigh Chairs 5euroCar Seats 10euroBicycles 10euroAir Con 15euroStair Gates 5euroFans 5euroGenerators 19euroWheelchairs10euroTVs 10euro

Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

NOW250cc Water Cooled Quad 2899euro125cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1899euro125cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1599euro125cc Motocross 1599euro125cc Scooters (3 models) 1099euro50cc 2 Stroke Scooter 799euro400cc Water Cooled Quad 4999euro200cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1999euro250cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1999euro

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

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4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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Company Women the prestigious all-female networking group voted in their new President on Friday 26th June 2009 at their AGM

The outgoing President Caroline Garrett had reluctantly decided to resign after finding that work commitments in the UK had made carrying out of her role as Company Women President here in Spain impossible

There were 2 candidates Tracey Cavill Area Manager from Pocket Pages and Rosemary Wallsworth Sales amp Marketing Manager for the Sol Times Newspaper Group

Both were put through an exacting question and answer session by members which led to a lively and exciting debate on the future of Company Women as a networking group and what the prospective candidate ideas were to take the group to the next level Discussion was based around the difficult economic climate the role of company

women as a support for their members and the role of the members to support the group and its affiliates

Finally the vote was cast and Tracey Cavill was declared the winner She told us ldquoI am honoured and delighted to have been voted in as president of Company Women and am looking forward to carrying on Caroline Garrettrsquos good work I have been acting as treasurer alongside her and have plans for expanding the group involving the members more and am fully committed to taking company women to the next level I want to say thank you to Rosemary for contributing to such a lively debate and I look forward to working with her and all the other membersrdquo

Rosemary gracious in defeat said ldquoCompany Women is a fantastic networking group and if there is still a part for me to play in the group to help in increasing membership I would be happy to helprdquo

Company Women ReCRuit neW pResident

Company Women is a non-profit making female networking support group for any women in business They meet the first Thursday of every month for lunch social networking amp speaker slots are combined with good venues amp good food Open to members and non-members alike For further details please either visit the website on wwwcompanywomenorg or contact the new president Tracey Cavill on traceycavillgmailcom

The European Commission has reportedly given the Spanish government a period of two months to respond to their observations on the controversial Puerto Mayor marina in La Manga Construction has been at a standstill since the Murcia High Court stopped work at the site following a complaint from the Environment Ministry against the regional governmentrsquos decision to allow the work to continue

The EC has thrown doubt on the environmental impact reports carried out to authorise the project and considers that insufficient measures have been taken to protect the local ecosystem The Puerto Mayor marina complex plans to build almost 1000 berths and is in an area of the Murcia coastline cited as under threat in the latest report from Greenpeace lsquoDestruccioacuten a Toda Costarsquo

La Manga Marina EC Environmental

Concerns Victoria Ana Saacutenchez Perea was given her second Christian name in honour of one of the doctors who made her birth possible the biologist Anna Veiga who with gynaecologist Pedro Barri led the team of 15 specialists who brought about the conception of Spainrsquos first test tube baby

Victoria Ana was born on 12th July 1984 six years after the worldrsquos first test tube baby Louise Brown was born in the UK Spainrsquos first now has a degree in Public Relations and Advertising and had a public celebration of her 25th birthday a few days ahead of time this Thursday She told the press she leads an unassuming and normal life but is very proud of representing such an important scientific discovery

Dr Anna Veiga said specialists have increased the pregnancy rate in IVF treatments up to 40 over the past 20 years but said therersquos still a long way to before her goal of a 70 success rate can be achieved More than 8000 IVF babies have been born in the Dexeus University Institute where Victoria Ana came into the world and an estimated 3 of all births in Spain are born through IVF treatment

Spainrsquos 1st Test Tube Baby Celebrates 25th Birthday

Check The By-laws Before Going To The BeachAs the summer continues with Spainrsquos

beaches as busy as ever there are signs of change in a country where previously after the suppression of the Franco years anything goes Now there are a growing number of local bylaws affecting beaches around the coasts

In Almuntildeecar the siesta is sacred as those who play music live or on the radio face a fine In A Coruntildea if you ignore the red and other warning flags be prepared to face a 500 euro fine as well

Despite being in the open air smoking is banned on the beach at LrsquoEscala in Girona and the banning of sex on the beach along with stag nights and hen parties has proved unpopular with many in Tossa de Mar

In Valencia expect a fine if your sunshade is less than six metres from the sea or if you are caught drinking alcohol

Is this part of a general moral crackdown or just local town halls trying to raise funds in financially troubled times

The body of 27 year old Daniel Jimeno Romero was cremated in Alcalaacute de Henares this Sunday who on Friday became the 15th person to be killed in the history of the world-famous San Fermiacuten bull run in Pamplona after the first death in 1924 The Mayor of Pamplona Yolanda Barcina was in Alcalaacute to pay the respects of all members of Pamplona City Hall

Daniel Jimeno was an expert at San Fermiacuten and had run before the bulls there several times over a number of years The last fatality before his death this year was a local man Fermiacuten Echeverriacutea Irantildeeta who died after two months in a coma after hitting his head in the 2003 bull run 22 year old Matthew

Peter Tasio from the United States died after being gored in the stomach in 1995 and another US citizen is reported to be one of three people who were seriously injured in the same run where Daniel Jimeno was fatally injured on Friday

Another four people were gored on Sundayrsquos run the sixth of the 2009 Sanfermines and itrsquos understood that two who were seriously hurt are out of danger after emergency surgery

A total of eleven runners required hospital treatment in what is described by the Spanish press as the longest and most dangerous of this yearrsquos San Fermiacuten

Four Gored In Sixth Bull Run In Pamplona

The British Embassy and Consulate General offices in Madrid are moving to new offices this month in the Torre Espacio building on Paseo de la Castellana

In order to make the move the Embassy is closed from 10th-14th July and reopens this Wednesday 15th July at Torre Espacio Paseo de la Castellana 259D

The Consulate General makes the move

next week and is closed from 17th-21st July to reopen in the Torre Espacio on Wednesday 22nd July

Further information is given on the Embassy website wwwukinspainfcogovuk

he British offices take up four floors in The Torre Espacio one of four skyscrapers built recently on the extension to the Paseo de la Castellana

New offices For British Embassy amp Consulate General In Madrid

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Leaders of the G8 developed nations have pledged $20bn (pound12bn) for efforts to boost food supplies to the hungry on the final day of a summit in Italy The investment which is $5bn more than had been expected will fund a three-year initiative to help poor nations develop their own agriculture

US President Barack Obama said the issue of food security was of huge importance to all nations in the world Richer nations had a moral obligation to help poorer nations he said

Mr Obama added that the G8 nations had agreed to commit $15bn for the new initiative going into Fridayrsquos meeting but had then promised an additional $5bn in ldquohard commitmentsrdquo during the talks

ldquoWe do not view this assistance as an end in itselfrdquo he said

ldquoWe believe that the purpose of aid must be to create the conditions where itrsquos no longer needed to help people become self-sufficient

provide for their families and lift their standards of livingrdquo

Mr Obama who has relatives in Kenya said he had drawn on his familyrsquos personal experience in his discussions with other world leaders The US will reportedly contribute some $35bn to the programme

Mr Obama met representatives of Angola Algeria Nigeria and Senegal in LrsquoAquila where the summit is being held He will also meet Pope Benedict XVI in Rome before embarking on an African tour later on Friday

African leaders had earlier urged G8 nations to live up to past aid pledges the idea is to put more emphasis on helping people feed themselves That is to be achieved with more investment in the agriculture of developing countries and the G8 nations - Britain Canada France Germany Italy Japan Russia and the US - will provide significant resources

G8 Pledges To Boost Food Supplies

The UK must invest more in nuclear and clean coal energy and put less emphasis on wind power if it wants a secure low-carbon future business leaders say

The CBI says government energy policy is ldquodisjointedrdquo and it is urging a ldquomore balancedrdquo energy mix The current approach means the UK might miss climate change targets it added

The government said putting in place a balanced mix of renewables new nuclear and cleaner fossil fuels was at the heart of its energy policy But the CBI is calling for more action in its report ldquoDecision Timerdquo

ldquoThe governmentrsquos disjointed approach is deterring the private sector investment needed to get our energy system up to scratch bolster security and cut emissionsrdquo said CBI deputy director general John Cridland

ldquoWhile we have generous subsidies for wind power we urgently need the national planning statements needed to build new nuclear plants If we carry on like this we will end up putting too many of our energy eggs in one basketrdquo

UK Energy Policy lsquoToo Wind Focusedrsquo

Rising unemployment and higher energy prices are likely to push hundreds of thousands more homes into fuel poverty a key government advisory body says

The Fuel Poverty Advisory Group (FPAG) says about 4m households in England are already in fuel poverty spending more than 10 of their income on energy And it has urged ministers to set out a detailed plan for meeting their own target of ending the problem by 2016 The government says it has spent pound20bn on cutting fuel poverty since 2000

One of the key causes of fuel poverty is high energy prices Average domestic fuel bills have increased by 125 over the past five years The report warns that the long-term trend on prices is likely to be upwards not least due to the huge industry investment needed to meet green energy targets

Unemployment is becoming a key factor too the report added The jobless rate is expected to hit three million in the next year and about 38 of those out of work are fuel poor

The FPAG has called for the government to set out a detailed plan showing how it will eradicate fuel poverty over the next seven years The report has been welcomed by one of the main consumer watchdogs Consumer Focus Its energy expert Jonathan Stearn said ldquoWe are urging the government to heed the warning of its own advisory group that energy prices could rocket in the next few years

ldquoIf the government is serious in its aim to end fuel poverty it needs to do much more to help the most vulnerable householdsrdquo

Thousands lsquoFacing Fuel Povertyrsquo

French ships equipped with US listening devices are ending their hunt for the black boxes of an airliner lost over the Atlantic on 1 June officials say They failed to pick up signals the boxes ldquopingersrdquo were meant to emit for 30 days after the Air France jet crashed with the loss of all 228 lives

Experts believe the cause of the crash may never be known unless the two flight recorders are recovered

There is still a chance that French submarines may discover the boxes Brazil ended its operation to recover bodies and wreckage from Flight AF447 which was flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris towards the end of last month after finding the remains of 51 people

French investigators believe the plane which disappeared in a storm broke up on contact with water not in the air They say the planersquos speed sensors appear to have been a factor in the crash but not its cause

Air France Black Box Search Winds Down

Seizures of counterfeit goods being smuggled into the EU more than doubled last year official figures have shown Customs authorities across the 27 member states seized 178 million fake items in 2008 up 125 from 79 million in 2007 said the European Commission

Pirate DVDs and CDs were the most prevalent fake goods with 79 million disks detained 44 of all items

They were followed by cigarettes 23 of the total and clothing at 10

Pirate DVDs also posted the biggest single

increase in annual seizures increasing by 2600 compared with 2007 Meanwhile seizures of counterfeit medicines rose 118 while those of fake cigarettes increased by 54

The European Commission said China remained the main source of counterfeit goods coming into the EU accounting for 54 of the total in 2008

However Indonesia was the biggest source of fake food and drink products while the United Arab Emirates was the main source of counterfeit cigarettes Most fake medicines came from India

EU Seizures Of Fake Goods Up 125

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A drive to encourage more men in England to become primary school teachers will be launched later

The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) says it has seen a 30 rise in inquiries from men but still four out of five applicants are women

At classroom events across England teachers will try to persuade men they can have a future in the profession Supporters say boys in particular would benefit from having more male role models in the classroom

A growing interest in teaching among men has been partly attributed to the recession and rising unemployment in more traditional male sectors

But despite some progress just over one in 10 primary school teachers is male

The TDArsquos chief executive Graham Holley says the campaign is not intended to be anti-women but aims to achieve a better mix of role models in primary schools A survey of 1000 men carried out for the BBC last year suggested that boys would benefit if there were more male teachers

The adults questioned said that as children they would have worked harder if instructed by men and would have been more likely to go to a male teacher for help with problems like bullying

Bid To Get More Men Into Teaching

Couples should have a compulsory three-month ldquocooling offrdquo period before they can start divorce proceedings a Conservative think tank will recommend

A report commissioned by ex-Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith will also propose a network of family relationship centres to advise before and during marriage

Mr Duncan Smith said research suggested young people had ldquoincredibly high expectationsrdquo of marriage

He added that the idea of compromise by couples ldquoseems to have disappearedrdquo

The report entitled Every Family Matters urges that estranged husbands and wives should be required by law to undergo a

three-month period before launching divorce proceedings to reflect on their marriage and examine the possibility of reconciliation It suggests a range of measures to reform family law and ldquosave saveable marriagesrdquo including tax breaks to promote marriage and reversing Labour proposals to offer rights to unmarried cohabiting couples

Additionally the document calls on the government to follow the example of an Australian programme which sends couples to relationship counselling centres Would-be married couples should receive ldquostrong encouragementrdquo to attend classes it adds stopping short of calling for such courses to be compulsory

Divorce lsquoCool-Off rsquo Period Urged

The firm set up to manage taxpayer stakes in nationalised banks has said it will be ldquochallengingrdquo to return the investments to the private sector

UK Financial Investments (UKFI) was set up to manage a 70 stake in Royal Bank of Scotland and a 433 holding in Lloyds Banking Group

BBC business editor Robert Peston said these stakes were worth about pound60bn

UKFI said the stakes currently showed a paper loss of pound109bn and it would take time to sell the shareholdings

UKFI which has reiterated that it will operate at arms length from the government said it would maximise the value of the investments for the taxpayer

It also said it would not interfere in the day-to-day running of the banks but engage strongly on strategic issues

ldquoEvery UK household will have more than pound3000 invested in shares in RBS and Lloydsrdquo said John Kingman UKFI chief executive

ldquoToday UKFI is setting out our strategy to deliver on the tasks we have been given maximising the value of these investments for the taxpayer and returning the banks as strengthened institutions to full private ownership over timerdquo

lsquoChallengersquo To SellBank Stakes

A public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian in British military custody six years ago has opened

Baha Mousa 26 died while being held by soldiers from the former Queenrsquos Lancashire Regiment after his arrest at a Basra hotel with nine other Iraqis

In 2007 a UK soldier was jailed for inhumane treatment and the Ministry of Defence has paid pound28m in compensation

The inquiry led by Sir William Gage is to focus on the death detaineesrsquo treatment and British army methods

The opening statement by Gerard Elias QC

counsel to the inquiry is expected to take two weeks and the entire inquiry about a year

It will be divided into four modules which will examine the history of ldquoconditioningrdquo techniques like hooding used by UK troops while questioning prisoners from Northern Ireland in the early 1970s to the invasion of Iraq in March 2003 What happened to Mr Mousa and other Iraqi detainees Training and the chain of command amp events since 2003 and any recommendations for the future

Mr Mousa was arrested at the Haitham Hotel in Basra where he worked as a receptionist on 14 September 2003

British soldiers looking for weapons found assault rifles pistols and suspected bomb-making equipment

Hotel staff insisted the weapons were used for security but Mr Mousa and nine other Iraqi civilians were taken to a detention centre under suspicion of being insurgents

Two days later Mr Mousa was dead A post-mortem examination showed he suffered asphyxiation and had at least 93 injuries to his body including fractured ribs and a broken nose

After an initial investigation by the Royal Military Police a six-month court martial followed with seven soldiers facing war crimes charges relating to Mr Mousarsquos death

In April 2007 all but one were cleared on all counts at Bulford Camp in Wiltshire but Cpl Donald Payne 36 was jailed for a year and dismissed from the Army

Inquiry Opens Into Iraqirsquos Death

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women spend almost a year of their lives deciding what to wear according to a new study

Choosing outfits for work nights out dinner parties holidays and other activities means the average female will spend 287 days rifling through their wardrobe

Clothes retailer matalan compiled the results after polling 2491 women A spokesman said ldquowhat you wear has a direct impact on how you feel about yourself and it is important a woman feels exceptional in her outfit whatever the occasion your clothes portray an image and we understand this is fundamentally important to womenrdquo

The study which was based on the adult years from the age of 16 to 60 found most women spend around 20 minutes deciding what to wear before hitting the town on a weekend night

week nights out can take up to 20 minutes a time too deciding on what clothes to take on holiday uses up to 52 minutes each time

while on holiday ten minutes a morning will be taken up trying to find an acceptable outfit with another ten minutes spent picking evening clothes

On top of that dinner parties Christmas parties and black tie events - at around 36 minutes a time six times a year - adds up to three and a half days

The study also found on average women will try on two outfits each morning before coming to a final decision And one in two women spends 15 minutes the night before work working out what to wear

A Clothes Crisis

holidaymakers were saved from an eight-hour flight delay after a fault on their plane was fixed by a passenger

The man was on board a Thomas Cook flight from menorca to glasgow when the captain announced the technical fault

Passengers were told an engineer would have to be flown out from manchester to fix the problem taking up to eight hours it was then that the passenger identified himself to cabin staff as a qualified engineer and offered to help he managed to resolve the problem and the plane took off landing in glasgow 35 minutes late

A Thomas Cook spokeswoman said the company checked the manrsquos licence and ensure he was qualified to work on the boeing 757-200

holidaymaker Keith lomax 62 from Stirling said the man who wishes to remain anonymous got a round of applause when he got back on the plane ldquoif he hadnrsquot managed to fix the problem we could have been delayed for six to eight hours and there were a lot of young families on board so he was the herordquo he said

The spokeswoman said ldquowe are very grateful to the man as it meant the delay was very short when it could have been a lot longerrdquo

Passenger Fixes Plane

Chitty Not Welcome

Chitty Chitty bang bang has been banned from a lord mayorrsquos procession - for not having a moT

Thousands of people were looking forward to seeing the famous movie car in Norwich

but police said they would not bend the rules - even though the road will be closed for the parade

Police spokesman harry mitchell said ldquoOur priority is the safety of the public and we cannot make exceptionsrdquo

helen Selleck the city councilrsquos events manager said ldquoAlthough the road is closed for the procession it is still classed as a public highway and the dVlA is clear that all vehicles in the procession need to be fully coveredrdquo

The car was due to be displayed by Norwichrsquos

Theatre Royal Spokesman John bultitude said ldquowe are very disappointed Chitty will not be seen on the streetsrdquo

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Smart clotheS couldtake photoSClothes could one day take

snaps of everything h a p p e n i n g a r o u n d w h o e v e r is wearing them

US researchers have made smart fabric that can detect the wavelength and direction of light falling on it

The research team has found a way to accurately place sensors in each fibre and co-ordinate the electrical signals they send when light falls on them The results were a step towards ldquoambient light imaging fabricsrdquo said the researchers

Led by Dr Yoel Fink from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology the researchers have extended earlier work that placed sensors in relatively large polymer fibres

Dr Fink and colleagues found a way to stretch the 25mm strands of polymer into much thinner fibres while maintaining the relative

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This enabled the team to reconstruct albeit crudely an image projected onto the small square of fabric The researchers said their work was an ldquoimportant steprdquo towards finding ways to get many nanoscale devices working together

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Peter originates from Liverpool and has a background in electrical mechanical engineering In 1989 he left the UK bound for the USA He got a job working for Royal Caribbean cruise line as an electronics technician repairing electronic gaming equipment in the casino on board the ships

Years later Peter returned to the UK and approached B Sky B He got on their training course and qualified as a sky technician working for Sky all over the North West for 8 years Cobra installations (Skyrsquos business partner) then approached Peter and offered him a position as manager trainer Peter worked for Cobra for the next 5 years until he found out Spain was going to have problems with their English TV

He left the UK again to come to Spain to start his own satellite installation company However like many of us he got sidetracked and opened a bar in Via Park 2 Much to his regret the bar was not a liftestyle he wanted and Peter reverted back to satellite televisions

This is where PampN Television Services started PampN Television Services is a small company run by Peter with lots of help

and support from Nicky They own a home in Pilar de la Horadada They have been here for the past 5 years as a family with 2 teenage girls who love the Spanish lifestyle Both girls are fluent in Spanish and have Spanish boyfriends They are here to stay

When you telephone PampN Television Services you will be answered by an informed and friendly voice usually Nicky Whether you have questions about satellite or want to book a free site survey Nicky is there to help PampN Television Services is fully legal and registered in Spain

They offer a high class services from Mazarron to Orba and inland with over 18 years experience in the industry Their aftersales are second to none Their phone is always answered before during and AFTER installation as their previous customers will be happy to confirm

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PampN Television ServicesSince moving here to Spain it is quite possible

that your appreciation of caves will have altered a bit ndash probably previously you would never have dreamed of living in one let alone living in comfort in one Itrsquos hard to categorise caves in lsquoBiggestrsquo or lsquoDeepestrsquo or any other way so wersquove found a list of some of the lsquoMostrsquo caves in the world

ThE CAVE Of CRYSTALS - MExICOCueva de los Cristales contain the worldrsquos

largest known natural crystals Known as the lsquoSistine Chapel of Crystalsrsquo some of which form translucent beams of gypsum as long as 36 feet it is situated 950ft underground deep inside Naica Mountain Access is through the Naica mining complex which yields lead zinc copper silver and gold and zigzags for nearly half a mile

The Cave of Crystals itself is a horseshoe-shaped cavity in limestone rock about 30 feet wide and 90 feet long Formed by volcanic activity which about 26 million years ago created Naica mountain and filled it with high-temperature anhydrite gypsum When magma underneath the mountain cooled and the temperature dropped the anhydrite began to dissolve slowly enriching the waters with sulfate and calcium molecules which over millions of years have formed huge selenite gypsum crystals

fANTASTIC CAVE PIT ndash USAAt 586 feet deep this is the deepest known

cave pit in the continental US big enough to hold the Washington Monument which is 555feet

Drop a rock from the top and it will take almost 8 seconds for it to hit the bottom

MAjLIS AL jINN CAVE ndash OMANIn a remote area of the Selma Plateau in The

Sultanate of Oman you will find the worldrsquos second largest cave chamber discovered in 1983 by Don Davidson a geologist studying water resources in the Sultanate

A sad mystery surrounds Davidson It is presumed that he died some ten years later when he left Oman permanently and went hiking in the Andes He rented a car drove it to a trailhead left a note on it saying where he was going and was never seen again

Access to the cave is by rope through a hole in the ground The inner height is between 120 and 150 metres and the cave floor 300 by 200 metres ndash so the Great Pyramid of Ghiza in Egypt would fit almost exactly inside

dONGzhONG CAVE ndash ChINA

An aircraft hangar-sized natural cave carved out of a mountain over thousands of years by wind water and seismic shifts It is in a Miao village in Ziyun county southwest Chinarsquos Guizhou province and is the site of a primary school

Dozens of children attend the school which has desks set up inside and even a sports field

WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVE - NEW zEALANd

Situated on the North Island known for its population of the glowworms lsquorachnocampa luminosarsquo these busy little creatures spin a nest out of silk which they suspend from the ceiling of the cave A silicon strand is then lowered from the ceiling alongside hundreds of others Then the larva glows to attract prey so that the roof of a cave can look remarkably like the heavens at night

The ethereal blue light is the result of a chemical reaction taking place inside a special capsule in the larvarsquos tail Insects seem irresistibly drawn towards the source and then get trapped by the sticky lines Once stuck they stay stuck and are reeled slowly in to be consumed by their captors A hungry larva glows brighter than one which has just eaten

EISRIESENWELT ICE CAVES ndash AUSTRIA

Situated in the Tennengebirge Mountains near Salzburg these caves stretch for a remarkable 40 kilometres and are the largest Ice Caves known to man

Ice caves are very different from normal caves the light shining through the ice gives them a strange alien awe-inspiring aspect and it seems right to whisper not shout Only a small portion of the labyrinth is open to tourists but itrsquos enough to impress

CAVE Of ThE GhOST ndash VENEzUELACueva del Fantasma is so vast that two

helicopters can comfortably fly into it and land next to a towering waterfall which comes down one wall and forms a small pond at the floor

The cave also has its own special frog named Colostethus breweri after its discoverer Charles Brewer-Cariacuteas

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I KNOW THAT WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS IN THE LAST ISSUE BUT WE THINK ITrsquoS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE AGAIN

A substantive donation from Moneycorp the money exchange company has meant that the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Spain has been able to launch a property-marking scheme throughout much of the south-eastern coast of Spain

NHW has purchased the necessary equipment required to implement the scheme and supply the police and neighbourhood watch coordinators with this equipment

With the full backing of the Guardia Civil and Policia Local we hope law enforcement officers will be better equipped to trace the owners of stolen property whilst at the same time helping them to prosecute thieves by proving that items in their possession had been stolen

For more information on this scheme and Neighbourhood Watch in general visit the NHW website at wwwnhwinspaincom or telephone Geoff Salter (Membership) 966 669 142 James Herbert (President) 659 883 516 or Ray Marsh (Press) 966 763 258

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The programme makers chose Jane as a perfect example of English people who are making a real effort to integrate with the Spanish community and encouraging others to do so too

It couldnrsquot have been a better day for the shooting as Jane had among other things the committee meeting of ADAPT in the morning and the weekly radio show ADAPTAMANIA in the afternoon

ADAPT is of course primarily an association for integration having ASOCIACION de ANGLOPARLANTES DE SAN PEDRO as the motto

The programme which will be transmitted later this month is to be called acuteDonrsquot call me Guiri which is a funny coincidence as this was the theme chosen by ADAPT for the carnival this year when members dressed up as acuteTypical Ex-patsrsquo this delighted the interviewer who was interested to see the photographs

At the end of the day Irsquom sure that the crew would have been quite tired after trying to keep

up with Jane and her busy schedule but integration with our Spanish friends is something that Jane is very passionate about they could not have found a better representative

The next meeting of ADAPT is at The Casino San Pedro on the 5th of September at 10am

ADAPTAMANIA Goes out on Radio Pinatar 879fm each Wednesday at 2pm Repeated on Sundays at 8pm

for more information please call Lorna on 968 334 137 or Enid on 966 746 662

AdAPT President Jane Cronin was a lsquoStar for a Day last week when a camera crew from Channel 7 followed her around

The ADAPT Singles Friendship Group had a very happy time at The English Folk Music Club where they were entertained by Smithy with his songs guitar and very funny banter The guest this time was Ian Bruce (also a bit of a comic) the very popular Scottish artist whose wonderful songs most of which were written by him were sung along to with great enthusiasm

After a really enjoyable summer evening with the very friendly Folk Club members ADAPT now have a few converts to the wonderful world of Folk Music

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The SecreTS Of The SOilA drug discovered in the soil of a South Pacific

island may help to fight the ageing process research suggests

When US scientists treated old mice with rapamycin it extended their expected lifespan by up to 38

The findings raise the prospect of being able to slow down the ageing process in older people

However a UK expert warned against using the drug to try to extend lifespan as it can suppress immunity

Rapamycin was first discovered on Easter Island in the 1970s it is already used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and in stents implanted into patients to keep their coronary arteries open It is also being tested as a possible treatment for cancer

Researchers at three centres in Texas Michigan and Maine gave the drug to mice at an age equivalent to 60 in humans The mice were bred to mimic the genetic diversity and susceptibility to disease of humans as closely as possible Rapamycin extended the animalsrsquo expected lifespan by between 28 and 38

The researchers estimated that in human terms this would be greater than the predicted increase in extra years of life if both cancer and heart disease were prevented and cured

Researcher Dr Arlan Richardson said ldquoIrsquove been in ageing research for 35 years and there have been many so-called lsquoanti-ageingrsquo interventions over those years that were never successful I never thought we would find an anti-ageing pill for people in my lifetime however rapamycin shows a great deal of promise to do just thatrdquo

Rapamycin appears to have a similar effect to restricting food intake which has also been shown to boost longevity It targets a protein in cells called mTOR which controls many processes involved in metabolism and response to stress

Dr Lynne Cox an expert in ageing at the University of Oxford described the study as ldquoexcitingrdquo

She said ldquoIt is especially interesting that the drug was effective even when given to older mice as it would be much better to treat ageing in older people rather than using drugs long-term through liferdquo

However she added ldquoIn no way should anyone consider using this particular drug to try to extend their own lifespan as rapamycin suppresses immunity While the lab mice were protected from infection thatrsquos simply impossible in the human population What the study does is to highlight an important molecular pathway that new more specific drugs might be designed to work on Whether itrsquos a sensible thing to try to increase lifespan this way is another matter perhaps increasing health span rather than overall lifespan might be a better goalrdquo

The Modern World

The Modern World

but this summer has stretched our tolerance beyond its limits Our siesta time in the shade has been characterised by a manic semaphore of fly swatting whilst taking a dip involves swimming a chicane of thirsty wasps perched on the pool surface

in a spirit of desperation we went into El Jardin garden Centre seeking to purchase peace in the form of an enclosure Oh bliss Our eyes were met by a pergola with fly screen of exactly the dimensions that would fit the space available

in the blink of an eye we had bought it within hours it was delivered and then began the slightly more lengthy process of getting it put together however faint heart never won fair maiden nor erected pergolas so with neighbourly help and a short accidental dunk in the pool it stood white and magnificent ha You flies now get into that

Next on the list was a visit to the Armeria domingo not to purchase a wasp-shooting pistol but something even more deadly we walked out the proud possessors of a bespoke wasp trap and the assurance from the Spanish lady assistant that it would be effective

how right she was ndash within 24 hours we had trapped over 40 wasps i donlsquot know whether word has got around the wasp community that the biggs garden is now hazardous territory or whether we have managed to decimate the overall

wasp population of limaria but the result is that we now share the pool with the odd danger-loving wasp that considers itself immune from the lure of the trap

Now we can rest unpestered in our pergola palace and dip without fear of striped interlopers in our pool

Roll on those lazy hazy days of summerhellip

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I can put my hand on my heart and say with honesty that I pride myself on my tolerance of all the creatures that inhabit this earth regardless of the number of their legs

By Jos Biggs

Share with us the lengths yoursquove gone to eliminate the flying

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Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day - depending on the situation of your house the hottest part of the day may not be the middle of the day The strength does not go out of the sun until the evenings at the moment

NEVER leave anyone - and especially pets - in a closed parked vehicle for any time at all

Check regularly on babies toddlers and the elderly

Rest whenever possible in shady areas amp avoid standing out in the sun give your bodyrsquos thermostat a have a chance to recover Sunburn affects your bodyrsquos ability to cool itself and causes a loss of body fluids apart from the pain and damage to the skin

Choose lightweight light-coloured loose-fitting clothingWhen you go outdoors protect yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed hat sunglasses with UV protection and put on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out Continue to reapply it during the time you are outside

Pace yourself if you are not accustomed to working or exercising in the heat start slowly and pick up the pace gradually If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath STOP Get into the coolest place possible and rest especially if you become lightheaded confused weak or faint

Your visitors will really feel the heat Arriving from the UK where 20 degrees is something to boast about suddenly they encounter a temperature some 10-20 degrees hotter Such a sudden change can take people by surprise especially as they will want to make the most of the sun and see all the sights in one go

Encourage your visitors to go gently with regard to sunbathing and take time to acclimatise

Prevention is better than cure where the sun is concerned so

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This week you are going to begin the process of reinventing yourself as the person you want to be You will have the opportunity to try on some other lsquoyoursquosrsquo until you find one that fits Reinvention is not just for rock stars ndash we can all do it They say that life is an illusion So do as Christine Comaford-lynch suggests in her book ldquoRules for Renegadesrdquo and pick an empowering one

You will need to go back to the child who knew the fun and the power of lsquomake-believersquo Try out being the person you want to be Ask yourself

ldquowhat sort of home does this person haverdquo

ldquowhat does this person wearrdquo

ldquohow does heshe dress and carry themselvesrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe eat and drinkrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe do to keep fitrdquo (Sorry but if they are successful then they will do something to keep fit)

ldquohow does heshe react in different situationsrdquo

Really get under the skin of the lsquonewrsquo you Find out what makes this person tick it may help to cut out pictures from magazines illustrating the clothes accessories and lifestyle that the new you would have look at the pictures often and see if they would work for you

Find a way to try out aspects of the lifestyle you aspire to Test drive the car save up and eat dinner at one of those restaurants spend a week cooking those meals book an appointment to view that million euro house and change the way you wear your clothes

live the life as best you can within the limits of your current life

does it feel good

Could you get used to this

it has to work for you so only you can decide if it doesnrsquot feel right then try another lsquolifersquo Find your inner child and really have fun with this one

Sue Courtney is a Personal Success Coach amp Stylist if you would like more details of her coaching service and how it could help you please email her at suesuccessandimagecoachcouk

GOAL SETTING FOR SuccESS ndash PART 13

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coeliac disease - part 2

ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

You should also be aware that cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free foods and foods containing gluten are prepared together or served with the same utensils

If you have coeliac disease you may eat the following gluten-free foods

bull most dairy products such as cheese butter and milk

bull fruit

bull vegetables

bull meat and fish (although not breaded or marinated)

bull potatoes

bull rice

bull gluten-free flours including rice corn soy and potato

Immunisations

If you have coeliac disease it can cause your spleen to work less effectively making you more vulnerable to infection from certain germs Therefore you may need to have several immunisations including the flu (influenza) jab the HIB vaccine - which protects against blood poisoning pneumonia and HIB meningitis and the pneumococcal vaccine - which protects against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

luxury that can transform your day-to-day life and ensure you get the very best nightrsquos sleep

Follow our bed linen guide and be inspired

A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

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Removing Cat amp Dog Hairs

Unsightly animal hairs around the house can be a bit of a problem

One thing you can do is buy a dedicated catdog hair remover - itrsquos basically a

roller with sticky paper wrapped round it sticky side out

However a much cheaper alternative is to just wrap sticky tape around your

hand (sticky side out) and press on to the lsquohairyrsquo area to remove the hairs

Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

the colour of your upholstery That way no one will notice the

animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

comment on the paisley

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

A splashback needs to be at least 20cm high to guard against splashes but you can extend it up to meet the wall units and run it along the whole length of your worktop for a seamless finish If you want an even more streamlined look fit an upstand as well (a short panel in the same material as your worktop)

Your options

Stainless Steel Often seen behind range cookers this material works well across the whole kitchen

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Glass Tough and easy to clean glass is a great material that will reflect light Therersquos a huge choice from clear or soft blue glass to very bright colours

Composite Made of resin and stone a composite worktop can be moulded into any shape so your splashback can be seamlessly joined to it Composite materials are hygienic tough and come in a wide range of colours but the splashback will need to be professionally installed

Stone A beautiful natural material Stone absorbs stains and is especially vulnerable to grease fruit juice and wine so it will need regular resealing Itrsquos heavy and installation is best left to the experts

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

The contents of this report are for information purposes only It is not intended as a recommendation to trade or a solicitation for funds Currencies Direct cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages arising from any action taken following consideration of this information

boE leave QE measures unchanged

market Commentary ~ 10th July 2009

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

Jenny louise hayes clinicavetpuertomazarrontelefonicanet

general Enquiries 968 138 081

mobile (+34) 608 466 553

24 EmERgENCY hOTliNE

aPSa

benny ollie amp lucy - were abandoned at one week old but are now doing fine and looking for loving homes already well-socialised and likely to be small

medium they are in need of loving homes

if you are interested in either of these dogs or would like to see

the other dogs that need homing please call 663 762 642

wwwalboxdogrescuecom

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Opening Hours HorarioMon - Thurs 1pm - 4pm 6pm - Midnight

Fri Sat amp Sun 1pm - 12 midnightCalle Juan Sebastian el Cano 30

Las BuganvillasTel 950 132 898 Mov 697 811 365

TAkE AWAY AVAIlABlE

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

Summer Fruits Summer Fruits

From the Urgencias Albox go straight over the crossroads towards La hortichuela take sharp bend to right amp follow road for 20 yards where you will find Sopranos7pm

Call Vic 620 166 719 or Brian 657 443 791 Old Divas Bar La hortichuela aljambra

MondAy ~ Poker night 8pmWednesdAy ~ Quiz night 830pm start

FrIdAy ~ Fish and chips served from 2pmsAturdAy ~ regular Live entertainment from 830pm - latesundAy ~ carvery 130pm - 5pm (Bar open 12 noon - late)

smooth radio roadshow 3rd FridaY in everY month

Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

Bar oPen daiLY 12 noon - LaterestaUrant oPen 2Pm - 9Pm

5 amp 10oz steaks and Gammon steaks availableassorted homemade desserts available

on Tap

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

The Sunburnt ArmsThe all round entertainment bar

Tel 678 248 788MOn - fRI 6pM - LATE SAT amp Sun 1pM - LATE Email the_sunburnt_armsyahoocouk

SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

(350euro extra) all served with 5 veg amp all the extras

PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

Marie Rose Sauce Beef Salad with Mustard Mayo Cheese Salad Chicken

Salad with Mango Mayo - ALL 5euro

follow directions to ITv until you pickup signs for the sunbuRnT ARMs

from 8pm

Tuesday

from 8pm

Thursday

Every Wednesday 2 Courses for 5euro

InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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to Hotel Indalo

THE E

MERALD ISLE

IRISH PUB

For more information 678 914 923

Pasao del Mediterraneo 113Mojaca Playa

GUINESS

amp

MURPHYS

ON TAP

Ben amp Maureen welcome you to join them for the craic

LIVE

MUSIC

BIG

SCREENS

ALL GAA GAMES

SHOWN

LIVE SPORTS

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COFFEE BREAK

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

12 Philip Glass for example producing a half-note tails off (10)

15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

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instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

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game is to enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid made up of 3 x 3 subgrids (they call

them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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NO

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

CanoeCatamarandinGhydoryFerry

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PontoonSChoonerSCoWSkiFFSteamer

Submarine

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

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CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

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JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

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El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

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prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

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BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

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cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

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Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

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SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

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To Advertise in Sol Classifiedstelephone 950 430 820 oremail salessoltimescom

Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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SHout about your buSineSSTO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FROM AS LITTLE AS 20euro a wEEK AND BE SEEN

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Enclosures ConservatoriesConvert your patio area into a sunroom or a mosquito free

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666 194 885 or Evenings 950 952 942

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labour amp sand media ONly 99euroFULL 8x4 POOL CLEAN ONLY 13euro POOL LEAkAgE SPECIALISTS

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Sol Times Newspapers is distributed every week to over 450 drop off points including shops garages supermarkets pubs restaurants and other businesses throughout Almeria and Murcia conurbation Listed below are just some of the towns villages and outlets that stock our paper each week

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call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

soltimescom

FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

134 Email enquiriest h e b a b y h i r e c e n t r e com Website wwwthebabyhirecentrecombAby bASICS ndash baby equipment hire Birth to 5 years Free delivery Call Jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579Everything for the visiting baby Car seats high chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababyhotmailcouk Ref 4672

FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

generators

A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

hairdressing

ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

handymanhard working man looking for work labouring gardening driving anything considered Telephone Stephen on 655 772 127g r a h e e m e e rsquo s Services Mechanic to kitchen fitter Painting amp Decorating to general building work All you need in one man Call 670 083 343

healthholistic treatment Acupuncturist (LicAc) E l e c t r o l o t u s c o m SWheeler Tel 699 603 088 Lorraine Cundy Deep Pressure Massage Call 950 064 484 or 687 569 113

heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

horse riding

Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

insurance

knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

locksmith24hr casaserve Locksmith new locks safes security grills window locks fitted Call 950 466 438 or 676 306 269 wwwcasaservecomLocksmith - Provides 24hr service HousesApartmentsCarsShops etc also lock fitting service Tel 666 949 213PhIL ThE PICk LOCkSmITh 24 hours Locked out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas and surrounding area Tel 697 243 181

mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

personal

Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

plumBing

AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

pool cleaning

Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

removals

AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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Leaders of the G8 developed nations have pledged $20bn (pound12bn) for efforts to boost food supplies to the hungry on the final day of a summit in Italy The investment which is $5bn more than had been expected will fund a three-year initiative to help poor nations develop their own agriculture

US President Barack Obama said the issue of food security was of huge importance to all nations in the world Richer nations had a moral obligation to help poorer nations he said

Mr Obama added that the G8 nations had agreed to commit $15bn for the new initiative going into Fridayrsquos meeting but had then promised an additional $5bn in ldquohard commitmentsrdquo during the talks

ldquoWe do not view this assistance as an end in itselfrdquo he said

ldquoWe believe that the purpose of aid must be to create the conditions where itrsquos no longer needed to help people become self-sufficient

provide for their families and lift their standards of livingrdquo

Mr Obama who has relatives in Kenya said he had drawn on his familyrsquos personal experience in his discussions with other world leaders The US will reportedly contribute some $35bn to the programme

Mr Obama met representatives of Angola Algeria Nigeria and Senegal in LrsquoAquila where the summit is being held He will also meet Pope Benedict XVI in Rome before embarking on an African tour later on Friday

African leaders had earlier urged G8 nations to live up to past aid pledges the idea is to put more emphasis on helping people feed themselves That is to be achieved with more investment in the agriculture of developing countries and the G8 nations - Britain Canada France Germany Italy Japan Russia and the US - will provide significant resources

G8 Pledges To Boost Food Supplies

The UK must invest more in nuclear and clean coal energy and put less emphasis on wind power if it wants a secure low-carbon future business leaders say

The CBI says government energy policy is ldquodisjointedrdquo and it is urging a ldquomore balancedrdquo energy mix The current approach means the UK might miss climate change targets it added

The government said putting in place a balanced mix of renewables new nuclear and cleaner fossil fuels was at the heart of its energy policy But the CBI is calling for more action in its report ldquoDecision Timerdquo

ldquoThe governmentrsquos disjointed approach is deterring the private sector investment needed to get our energy system up to scratch bolster security and cut emissionsrdquo said CBI deputy director general John Cridland

ldquoWhile we have generous subsidies for wind power we urgently need the national planning statements needed to build new nuclear plants If we carry on like this we will end up putting too many of our energy eggs in one basketrdquo

UK Energy Policy lsquoToo Wind Focusedrsquo

Rising unemployment and higher energy prices are likely to push hundreds of thousands more homes into fuel poverty a key government advisory body says

The Fuel Poverty Advisory Group (FPAG) says about 4m households in England are already in fuel poverty spending more than 10 of their income on energy And it has urged ministers to set out a detailed plan for meeting their own target of ending the problem by 2016 The government says it has spent pound20bn on cutting fuel poverty since 2000

One of the key causes of fuel poverty is high energy prices Average domestic fuel bills have increased by 125 over the past five years The report warns that the long-term trend on prices is likely to be upwards not least due to the huge industry investment needed to meet green energy targets

Unemployment is becoming a key factor too the report added The jobless rate is expected to hit three million in the next year and about 38 of those out of work are fuel poor

The FPAG has called for the government to set out a detailed plan showing how it will eradicate fuel poverty over the next seven years The report has been welcomed by one of the main consumer watchdogs Consumer Focus Its energy expert Jonathan Stearn said ldquoWe are urging the government to heed the warning of its own advisory group that energy prices could rocket in the next few years

ldquoIf the government is serious in its aim to end fuel poverty it needs to do much more to help the most vulnerable householdsrdquo

Thousands lsquoFacing Fuel Povertyrsquo

French ships equipped with US listening devices are ending their hunt for the black boxes of an airliner lost over the Atlantic on 1 June officials say They failed to pick up signals the boxes ldquopingersrdquo were meant to emit for 30 days after the Air France jet crashed with the loss of all 228 lives

Experts believe the cause of the crash may never be known unless the two flight recorders are recovered

There is still a chance that French submarines may discover the boxes Brazil ended its operation to recover bodies and wreckage from Flight AF447 which was flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris towards the end of last month after finding the remains of 51 people

French investigators believe the plane which disappeared in a storm broke up on contact with water not in the air They say the planersquos speed sensors appear to have been a factor in the crash but not its cause

Air France Black Box Search Winds Down

Seizures of counterfeit goods being smuggled into the EU more than doubled last year official figures have shown Customs authorities across the 27 member states seized 178 million fake items in 2008 up 125 from 79 million in 2007 said the European Commission

Pirate DVDs and CDs were the most prevalent fake goods with 79 million disks detained 44 of all items

They were followed by cigarettes 23 of the total and clothing at 10

Pirate DVDs also posted the biggest single

increase in annual seizures increasing by 2600 compared with 2007 Meanwhile seizures of counterfeit medicines rose 118 while those of fake cigarettes increased by 54

The European Commission said China remained the main source of counterfeit goods coming into the EU accounting for 54 of the total in 2008

However Indonesia was the biggest source of fake food and drink products while the United Arab Emirates was the main source of counterfeit cigarettes Most fake medicines came from India

EU Seizures Of Fake Goods Up 125

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A drive to encourage more men in England to become primary school teachers will be launched later

The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) says it has seen a 30 rise in inquiries from men but still four out of five applicants are women

At classroom events across England teachers will try to persuade men they can have a future in the profession Supporters say boys in particular would benefit from having more male role models in the classroom

A growing interest in teaching among men has been partly attributed to the recession and rising unemployment in more traditional male sectors

But despite some progress just over one in 10 primary school teachers is male

The TDArsquos chief executive Graham Holley says the campaign is not intended to be anti-women but aims to achieve a better mix of role models in primary schools A survey of 1000 men carried out for the BBC last year suggested that boys would benefit if there were more male teachers

The adults questioned said that as children they would have worked harder if instructed by men and would have been more likely to go to a male teacher for help with problems like bullying

Bid To Get More Men Into Teaching

Couples should have a compulsory three-month ldquocooling offrdquo period before they can start divorce proceedings a Conservative think tank will recommend

A report commissioned by ex-Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith will also propose a network of family relationship centres to advise before and during marriage

Mr Duncan Smith said research suggested young people had ldquoincredibly high expectationsrdquo of marriage

He added that the idea of compromise by couples ldquoseems to have disappearedrdquo

The report entitled Every Family Matters urges that estranged husbands and wives should be required by law to undergo a

three-month period before launching divorce proceedings to reflect on their marriage and examine the possibility of reconciliation It suggests a range of measures to reform family law and ldquosave saveable marriagesrdquo including tax breaks to promote marriage and reversing Labour proposals to offer rights to unmarried cohabiting couples

Additionally the document calls on the government to follow the example of an Australian programme which sends couples to relationship counselling centres Would-be married couples should receive ldquostrong encouragementrdquo to attend classes it adds stopping short of calling for such courses to be compulsory

Divorce lsquoCool-Off rsquo Period Urged

The firm set up to manage taxpayer stakes in nationalised banks has said it will be ldquochallengingrdquo to return the investments to the private sector

UK Financial Investments (UKFI) was set up to manage a 70 stake in Royal Bank of Scotland and a 433 holding in Lloyds Banking Group

BBC business editor Robert Peston said these stakes were worth about pound60bn

UKFI said the stakes currently showed a paper loss of pound109bn and it would take time to sell the shareholdings

UKFI which has reiterated that it will operate at arms length from the government said it would maximise the value of the investments for the taxpayer

It also said it would not interfere in the day-to-day running of the banks but engage strongly on strategic issues

ldquoEvery UK household will have more than pound3000 invested in shares in RBS and Lloydsrdquo said John Kingman UKFI chief executive

ldquoToday UKFI is setting out our strategy to deliver on the tasks we have been given maximising the value of these investments for the taxpayer and returning the banks as strengthened institutions to full private ownership over timerdquo

lsquoChallengersquo To SellBank Stakes

A public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian in British military custody six years ago has opened

Baha Mousa 26 died while being held by soldiers from the former Queenrsquos Lancashire Regiment after his arrest at a Basra hotel with nine other Iraqis

In 2007 a UK soldier was jailed for inhumane treatment and the Ministry of Defence has paid pound28m in compensation

The inquiry led by Sir William Gage is to focus on the death detaineesrsquo treatment and British army methods

The opening statement by Gerard Elias QC

counsel to the inquiry is expected to take two weeks and the entire inquiry about a year

It will be divided into four modules which will examine the history of ldquoconditioningrdquo techniques like hooding used by UK troops while questioning prisoners from Northern Ireland in the early 1970s to the invasion of Iraq in March 2003 What happened to Mr Mousa and other Iraqi detainees Training and the chain of command amp events since 2003 and any recommendations for the future

Mr Mousa was arrested at the Haitham Hotel in Basra where he worked as a receptionist on 14 September 2003

British soldiers looking for weapons found assault rifles pistols and suspected bomb-making equipment

Hotel staff insisted the weapons were used for security but Mr Mousa and nine other Iraqi civilians were taken to a detention centre under suspicion of being insurgents

Two days later Mr Mousa was dead A post-mortem examination showed he suffered asphyxiation and had at least 93 injuries to his body including fractured ribs and a broken nose

After an initial investigation by the Royal Military Police a six-month court martial followed with seven soldiers facing war crimes charges relating to Mr Mousarsquos death

In April 2007 all but one were cleared on all counts at Bulford Camp in Wiltshire but Cpl Donald Payne 36 was jailed for a year and dismissed from the Army

Inquiry Opens Into Iraqirsquos Death

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women spend almost a year of their lives deciding what to wear according to a new study

Choosing outfits for work nights out dinner parties holidays and other activities means the average female will spend 287 days rifling through their wardrobe

Clothes retailer matalan compiled the results after polling 2491 women A spokesman said ldquowhat you wear has a direct impact on how you feel about yourself and it is important a woman feels exceptional in her outfit whatever the occasion your clothes portray an image and we understand this is fundamentally important to womenrdquo

The study which was based on the adult years from the age of 16 to 60 found most women spend around 20 minutes deciding what to wear before hitting the town on a weekend night

week nights out can take up to 20 minutes a time too deciding on what clothes to take on holiday uses up to 52 minutes each time

while on holiday ten minutes a morning will be taken up trying to find an acceptable outfit with another ten minutes spent picking evening clothes

On top of that dinner parties Christmas parties and black tie events - at around 36 minutes a time six times a year - adds up to three and a half days

The study also found on average women will try on two outfits each morning before coming to a final decision And one in two women spends 15 minutes the night before work working out what to wear

A Clothes Crisis

holidaymakers were saved from an eight-hour flight delay after a fault on their plane was fixed by a passenger

The man was on board a Thomas Cook flight from menorca to glasgow when the captain announced the technical fault

Passengers were told an engineer would have to be flown out from manchester to fix the problem taking up to eight hours it was then that the passenger identified himself to cabin staff as a qualified engineer and offered to help he managed to resolve the problem and the plane took off landing in glasgow 35 minutes late

A Thomas Cook spokeswoman said the company checked the manrsquos licence and ensure he was qualified to work on the boeing 757-200

holidaymaker Keith lomax 62 from Stirling said the man who wishes to remain anonymous got a round of applause when he got back on the plane ldquoif he hadnrsquot managed to fix the problem we could have been delayed for six to eight hours and there were a lot of young families on board so he was the herordquo he said

The spokeswoman said ldquowe are very grateful to the man as it meant the delay was very short when it could have been a lot longerrdquo

Passenger Fixes Plane

Chitty Not Welcome

Chitty Chitty bang bang has been banned from a lord mayorrsquos procession - for not having a moT

Thousands of people were looking forward to seeing the famous movie car in Norwich

but police said they would not bend the rules - even though the road will be closed for the parade

Police spokesman harry mitchell said ldquoOur priority is the safety of the public and we cannot make exceptionsrdquo

helen Selleck the city councilrsquos events manager said ldquoAlthough the road is closed for the procession it is still classed as a public highway and the dVlA is clear that all vehicles in the procession need to be fully coveredrdquo

The car was due to be displayed by Norwichrsquos

Theatre Royal Spokesman John bultitude said ldquowe are very disappointed Chitty will not be seen on the streetsrdquo

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Smart clotheS couldtake photoSClothes could one day take

snaps of everything h a p p e n i n g a r o u n d w h o e v e r is wearing them

US researchers have made smart fabric that can detect the wavelength and direction of light falling on it

The research team has found a way to accurately place sensors in each fibre and co-ordinate the electrical signals they send when light falls on them The results were a step towards ldquoambient light imaging fabricsrdquo said the researchers

Led by Dr Yoel Fink from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology the researchers have extended earlier work that placed sensors in relatively large polymer fibres

Dr Fink and colleagues found a way to stretch the 25mm strands of polymer into much thinner fibres while maintaining the relative

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This enabled the team to reconstruct albeit crudely an image projected onto the small square of fabric The researchers said their work was an ldquoimportant steprdquo towards finding ways to get many nanoscale devices working together

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This is a little bit of history about Peter and PampN television services

Peter originates from Liverpool and has a background in electrical mechanical engineering In 1989 he left the UK bound for the USA He got a job working for Royal Caribbean cruise line as an electronics technician repairing electronic gaming equipment in the casino on board the ships

Years later Peter returned to the UK and approached B Sky B He got on their training course and qualified as a sky technician working for Sky all over the North West for 8 years Cobra installations (Skyrsquos business partner) then approached Peter and offered him a position as manager trainer Peter worked for Cobra for the next 5 years until he found out Spain was going to have problems with their English TV

He left the UK again to come to Spain to start his own satellite installation company However like many of us he got sidetracked and opened a bar in Via Park 2 Much to his regret the bar was not a liftestyle he wanted and Peter reverted back to satellite televisions

This is where PampN Television Services started PampN Television Services is a small company run by Peter with lots of help

and support from Nicky They own a home in Pilar de la Horadada They have been here for the past 5 years as a family with 2 teenage girls who love the Spanish lifestyle Both girls are fluent in Spanish and have Spanish boyfriends They are here to stay

When you telephone PampN Television Services you will be answered by an informed and friendly voice usually Nicky Whether you have questions about satellite or want to book a free site survey Nicky is there to help PampN Television Services is fully legal and registered in Spain

They offer a high class services from Mazarron to Orba and inland with over 18 years experience in the industry Their aftersales are second to none Their phone is always answered before during and AFTER installation as their previous customers will be happy to confirm

Give PampN Television Services a call for a free quote or just to inquire about Freesat systems on 966 116 856 or 622 448 381 Or email on pandntvserviceshotmailcom

PampN Television ServicesSince moving here to Spain it is quite possible

that your appreciation of caves will have altered a bit ndash probably previously you would never have dreamed of living in one let alone living in comfort in one Itrsquos hard to categorise caves in lsquoBiggestrsquo or lsquoDeepestrsquo or any other way so wersquove found a list of some of the lsquoMostrsquo caves in the world

ThE CAVE Of CRYSTALS - MExICOCueva de los Cristales contain the worldrsquos

largest known natural crystals Known as the lsquoSistine Chapel of Crystalsrsquo some of which form translucent beams of gypsum as long as 36 feet it is situated 950ft underground deep inside Naica Mountain Access is through the Naica mining complex which yields lead zinc copper silver and gold and zigzags for nearly half a mile

The Cave of Crystals itself is a horseshoe-shaped cavity in limestone rock about 30 feet wide and 90 feet long Formed by volcanic activity which about 26 million years ago created Naica mountain and filled it with high-temperature anhydrite gypsum When magma underneath the mountain cooled and the temperature dropped the anhydrite began to dissolve slowly enriching the waters with sulfate and calcium molecules which over millions of years have formed huge selenite gypsum crystals

fANTASTIC CAVE PIT ndash USAAt 586 feet deep this is the deepest known

cave pit in the continental US big enough to hold the Washington Monument which is 555feet

Drop a rock from the top and it will take almost 8 seconds for it to hit the bottom

MAjLIS AL jINN CAVE ndash OMANIn a remote area of the Selma Plateau in The

Sultanate of Oman you will find the worldrsquos second largest cave chamber discovered in 1983 by Don Davidson a geologist studying water resources in the Sultanate

A sad mystery surrounds Davidson It is presumed that he died some ten years later when he left Oman permanently and went hiking in the Andes He rented a car drove it to a trailhead left a note on it saying where he was going and was never seen again

Access to the cave is by rope through a hole in the ground The inner height is between 120 and 150 metres and the cave floor 300 by 200 metres ndash so the Great Pyramid of Ghiza in Egypt would fit almost exactly inside

dONGzhONG CAVE ndash ChINA

An aircraft hangar-sized natural cave carved out of a mountain over thousands of years by wind water and seismic shifts It is in a Miao village in Ziyun county southwest Chinarsquos Guizhou province and is the site of a primary school

Dozens of children attend the school which has desks set up inside and even a sports field

WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVE - NEW zEALANd

Situated on the North Island known for its population of the glowworms lsquorachnocampa luminosarsquo these busy little creatures spin a nest out of silk which they suspend from the ceiling of the cave A silicon strand is then lowered from the ceiling alongside hundreds of others Then the larva glows to attract prey so that the roof of a cave can look remarkably like the heavens at night

The ethereal blue light is the result of a chemical reaction taking place inside a special capsule in the larvarsquos tail Insects seem irresistibly drawn towards the source and then get trapped by the sticky lines Once stuck they stay stuck and are reeled slowly in to be consumed by their captors A hungry larva glows brighter than one which has just eaten

EISRIESENWELT ICE CAVES ndash AUSTRIA

Situated in the Tennengebirge Mountains near Salzburg these caves stretch for a remarkable 40 kilometres and are the largest Ice Caves known to man

Ice caves are very different from normal caves the light shining through the ice gives them a strange alien awe-inspiring aspect and it seems right to whisper not shout Only a small portion of the labyrinth is open to tourists but itrsquos enough to impress

CAVE Of ThE GhOST ndash VENEzUELACueva del Fantasma is so vast that two

helicopters can comfortably fly into it and land next to a towering waterfall which comes down one wall and forms a small pond at the floor

The cave also has its own special frog named Colostethus breweri after its discoverer Charles Brewer-Cariacuteas

wONdERSwORLd

of the

CavesCaves

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I KNOW THAT WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS IN THE LAST ISSUE BUT WE THINK ITrsquoS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE AGAIN

A substantive donation from Moneycorp the money exchange company has meant that the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Spain has been able to launch a property-marking scheme throughout much of the south-eastern coast of Spain

NHW has purchased the necessary equipment required to implement the scheme and supply the police and neighbourhood watch coordinators with this equipment

With the full backing of the Guardia Civil and Policia Local we hope law enforcement officers will be better equipped to trace the owners of stolen property whilst at the same time helping them to prosecute thieves by proving that items in their possession had been stolen

For more information on this scheme and Neighbourhood Watch in general visit the NHW website at wwwnhwinspaincom or telephone Geoff Salter (Membership) 966 669 142 James Herbert (President) 659 883 516 or Ray Marsh (Press) 966 763 258

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The programme makers chose Jane as a perfect example of English people who are making a real effort to integrate with the Spanish community and encouraging others to do so too

It couldnrsquot have been a better day for the shooting as Jane had among other things the committee meeting of ADAPT in the morning and the weekly radio show ADAPTAMANIA in the afternoon

ADAPT is of course primarily an association for integration having ASOCIACION de ANGLOPARLANTES DE SAN PEDRO as the motto

The programme which will be transmitted later this month is to be called acuteDonrsquot call me Guiri which is a funny coincidence as this was the theme chosen by ADAPT for the carnival this year when members dressed up as acuteTypical Ex-patsrsquo this delighted the interviewer who was interested to see the photographs

At the end of the day Irsquom sure that the crew would have been quite tired after trying to keep

up with Jane and her busy schedule but integration with our Spanish friends is something that Jane is very passionate about they could not have found a better representative

The next meeting of ADAPT is at The Casino San Pedro on the 5th of September at 10am

ADAPTAMANIA Goes out on Radio Pinatar 879fm each Wednesday at 2pm Repeated on Sundays at 8pm

for more information please call Lorna on 968 334 137 or Enid on 966 746 662

AdAPT President Jane Cronin was a lsquoStar for a Day last week when a camera crew from Channel 7 followed her around

The ADAPT Singles Friendship Group had a very happy time at The English Folk Music Club where they were entertained by Smithy with his songs guitar and very funny banter The guest this time was Ian Bruce (also a bit of a comic) the very popular Scottish artist whose wonderful songs most of which were written by him were sung along to with great enthusiasm

After a really enjoyable summer evening with the very friendly Folk Club members ADAPT now have a few converts to the wonderful world of Folk Music

For more information on ADAPT events email enidwinskillgmailcom

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The SecreTS Of The SOilA drug discovered in the soil of a South Pacific

island may help to fight the ageing process research suggests

When US scientists treated old mice with rapamycin it extended their expected lifespan by up to 38

The findings raise the prospect of being able to slow down the ageing process in older people

However a UK expert warned against using the drug to try to extend lifespan as it can suppress immunity

Rapamycin was first discovered on Easter Island in the 1970s it is already used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and in stents implanted into patients to keep their coronary arteries open It is also being tested as a possible treatment for cancer

Researchers at three centres in Texas Michigan and Maine gave the drug to mice at an age equivalent to 60 in humans The mice were bred to mimic the genetic diversity and susceptibility to disease of humans as closely as possible Rapamycin extended the animalsrsquo expected lifespan by between 28 and 38

The researchers estimated that in human terms this would be greater than the predicted increase in extra years of life if both cancer and heart disease were prevented and cured

Researcher Dr Arlan Richardson said ldquoIrsquove been in ageing research for 35 years and there have been many so-called lsquoanti-ageingrsquo interventions over those years that were never successful I never thought we would find an anti-ageing pill for people in my lifetime however rapamycin shows a great deal of promise to do just thatrdquo

Rapamycin appears to have a similar effect to restricting food intake which has also been shown to boost longevity It targets a protein in cells called mTOR which controls many processes involved in metabolism and response to stress

Dr Lynne Cox an expert in ageing at the University of Oxford described the study as ldquoexcitingrdquo

She said ldquoIt is especially interesting that the drug was effective even when given to older mice as it would be much better to treat ageing in older people rather than using drugs long-term through liferdquo

However she added ldquoIn no way should anyone consider using this particular drug to try to extend their own lifespan as rapamycin suppresses immunity While the lab mice were protected from infection thatrsquos simply impossible in the human population What the study does is to highlight an important molecular pathway that new more specific drugs might be designed to work on Whether itrsquos a sensible thing to try to increase lifespan this way is another matter perhaps increasing health span rather than overall lifespan might be a better goalrdquo

The Modern World

The Modern World

but this summer has stretched our tolerance beyond its limits Our siesta time in the shade has been characterised by a manic semaphore of fly swatting whilst taking a dip involves swimming a chicane of thirsty wasps perched on the pool surface

in a spirit of desperation we went into El Jardin garden Centre seeking to purchase peace in the form of an enclosure Oh bliss Our eyes were met by a pergola with fly screen of exactly the dimensions that would fit the space available

in the blink of an eye we had bought it within hours it was delivered and then began the slightly more lengthy process of getting it put together however faint heart never won fair maiden nor erected pergolas so with neighbourly help and a short accidental dunk in the pool it stood white and magnificent ha You flies now get into that

Next on the list was a visit to the Armeria domingo not to purchase a wasp-shooting pistol but something even more deadly we walked out the proud possessors of a bespoke wasp trap and the assurance from the Spanish lady assistant that it would be effective

how right she was ndash within 24 hours we had trapped over 40 wasps i donlsquot know whether word has got around the wasp community that the biggs garden is now hazardous territory or whether we have managed to decimate the overall

wasp population of limaria but the result is that we now share the pool with the odd danger-loving wasp that considers itself immune from the lure of the trap

Now we can rest unpestered in our pergola palace and dip without fear of striped interlopers in our pool

Roll on those lazy hazy days of summerhellip

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I can put my hand on my heart and say with honesty that I pride myself on my tolerance of all the creatures that inhabit this earth regardless of the number of their legs

By Jos Biggs

Share with us the lengths yoursquove gone to eliminate the flying

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Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day - depending on the situation of your house the hottest part of the day may not be the middle of the day The strength does not go out of the sun until the evenings at the moment

NEVER leave anyone - and especially pets - in a closed parked vehicle for any time at all

Check regularly on babies toddlers and the elderly

Rest whenever possible in shady areas amp avoid standing out in the sun give your bodyrsquos thermostat a have a chance to recover Sunburn affects your bodyrsquos ability to cool itself and causes a loss of body fluids apart from the pain and damage to the skin

Choose lightweight light-coloured loose-fitting clothingWhen you go outdoors protect yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed hat sunglasses with UV protection and put on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out Continue to reapply it during the time you are outside

Pace yourself if you are not accustomed to working or exercising in the heat start slowly and pick up the pace gradually If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath STOP Get into the coolest place possible and rest especially if you become lightheaded confused weak or faint

Your visitors will really feel the heat Arriving from the UK where 20 degrees is something to boast about suddenly they encounter a temperature some 10-20 degrees hotter Such a sudden change can take people by surprise especially as they will want to make the most of the sun and see all the sights in one go

Encourage your visitors to go gently with regard to sunbathing and take time to acclimatise

Prevention is better than cure where the sun is concerned so

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This week you are going to begin the process of reinventing yourself as the person you want to be You will have the opportunity to try on some other lsquoyoursquosrsquo until you find one that fits Reinvention is not just for rock stars ndash we can all do it They say that life is an illusion So do as Christine Comaford-lynch suggests in her book ldquoRules for Renegadesrdquo and pick an empowering one

You will need to go back to the child who knew the fun and the power of lsquomake-believersquo Try out being the person you want to be Ask yourself

ldquowhat sort of home does this person haverdquo

ldquowhat does this person wearrdquo

ldquohow does heshe dress and carry themselvesrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe eat and drinkrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe do to keep fitrdquo (Sorry but if they are successful then they will do something to keep fit)

ldquohow does heshe react in different situationsrdquo

Really get under the skin of the lsquonewrsquo you Find out what makes this person tick it may help to cut out pictures from magazines illustrating the clothes accessories and lifestyle that the new you would have look at the pictures often and see if they would work for you

Find a way to try out aspects of the lifestyle you aspire to Test drive the car save up and eat dinner at one of those restaurants spend a week cooking those meals book an appointment to view that million euro house and change the way you wear your clothes

live the life as best you can within the limits of your current life

does it feel good

Could you get used to this

it has to work for you so only you can decide if it doesnrsquot feel right then try another lsquolifersquo Find your inner child and really have fun with this one

Sue Courtney is a Personal Success Coach amp Stylist if you would like more details of her coaching service and how it could help you please email her at suesuccessandimagecoachcouk

GOAL SETTING FOR SuccESS ndash PART 13

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coeliac disease - part 2

ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

You should also be aware that cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free foods and foods containing gluten are prepared together or served with the same utensils

If you have coeliac disease you may eat the following gluten-free foods

bull most dairy products such as cheese butter and milk

bull fruit

bull vegetables

bull meat and fish (although not breaded or marinated)

bull potatoes

bull rice

bull gluten-free flours including rice corn soy and potato

Immunisations

If you have coeliac disease it can cause your spleen to work less effectively making you more vulnerable to infection from certain germs Therefore you may need to have several immunisations including the flu (influenza) jab the HIB vaccine - which protects against blood poisoning pneumonia and HIB meningitis and the pneumococcal vaccine - which protects against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

luxury that can transform your day-to-day life and ensure you get the very best nightrsquos sleep

Follow our bed linen guide and be inspired

A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

ST SwiThinrsquoS DayST SwiThinrsquoS Day15th July

Itrsquos raining

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Removing Cat amp Dog Hairs

Unsightly animal hairs around the house can be a bit of a problem

One thing you can do is buy a dedicated catdog hair remover - itrsquos basically a

roller with sticky paper wrapped round it sticky side out

However a much cheaper alternative is to just wrap sticky tape around your

hand (sticky side out) and press on to the lsquohairyrsquo area to remove the hairs

Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

the colour of your upholstery That way no one will notice the

animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

comment on the paisley

patterned dog

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

A splashback needs to be at least 20cm high to guard against splashes but you can extend it up to meet the wall units and run it along the whole length of your worktop for a seamless finish If you want an even more streamlined look fit an upstand as well (a short panel in the same material as your worktop)

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Stainless Steel Often seen behind range cookers this material works well across the whole kitchen

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Stone A beautiful natural material Stone absorbs stains and is especially vulnerable to grease fruit juice and wine so it will need regular resealing Itrsquos heavy and installation is best left to the experts

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

The contents of this report are for information purposes only It is not intended as a recommendation to trade or a solicitation for funds Currencies Direct cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages arising from any action taken following consideration of this information

boE leave QE measures unchanged

market Commentary ~ 10th July 2009

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Villaricos

Pueblo laguna

Garrucha

Mojacar

Vera

GoldenAmritsar

lAS BuGANVIllAS

Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

Summer Fruits Summer Fruits

From the Urgencias Albox go straight over the crossroads towards La hortichuela take sharp bend to right amp follow road for 20 yards where you will find Sopranos7pm

Call Vic 620 166 719 or Brian 657 443 791 Old Divas Bar La hortichuela aljambra

MondAy ~ Poker night 8pmWednesdAy ~ Quiz night 830pm start

FrIdAy ~ Fish and chips served from 2pmsAturdAy ~ regular Live entertainment from 830pm - latesundAy ~ carvery 130pm - 5pm (Bar open 12 noon - late)

smooth radio roadshow 3rd FridaY in everY month

Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

Bar oPen daiLY 12 noon - LaterestaUrant oPen 2Pm - 9Pm

5 amp 10oz steaks and Gammon steaks availableassorted homemade desserts available

on Tap

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

The Sunburnt ArmsThe all round entertainment bar

Tel 678 248 788MOn - fRI 6pM - LATE SAT amp Sun 1pM - LATE Email the_sunburnt_armsyahoocouk

SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

(350euro extra) all served with 5 veg amp all the extras

PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

Marie Rose Sauce Beef Salad with Mustard Mayo Cheese Salad Chicken

Salad with Mango Mayo - ALL 5euro

follow directions to ITv until you pickup signs for the sunbuRnT ARMs

from 8pm

Tuesday

from 8pm

Thursday

Every Wednesday 2 Courses for 5euro

InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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to Hotel Indalo

THE E

MERALD ISLE

IRISH PUB

For more information 678 914 923

Pasao del Mediterraneo 113Mojaca Playa

GUINESS

amp

MURPHYS

ON TAP

Ben amp Maureen welcome you to join them for the craic

LIVE

MUSIC

BIG

SCREENS

ALL GAA GAMES

SHOWN

LIVE SPORTS

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COFFEE BREAK

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

12 Philip Glass for example producing a half-note tails off (10)

15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

DOWN1 Armedconflict(3)2 Part of the Roman calendar (4)3 New (5)4 Shiprsquoscompany(4)5 Female lobster (3)7 Sequence of computer

instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

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game is to enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid made up of 3 x 3 subgrids (they call

them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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NO

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

CanoeCatamarandinGhydoryFerry

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PontoonSChoonerSCoWSkiFFSteamer

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

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JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

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Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

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Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

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TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

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tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

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Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

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Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

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stevequestmarinetv

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wanted

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Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

34 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSAny item for sale UNDER 300euro is FREE to advertise here

call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

soltimescom

FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

134 Email enquiriest h e b a b y h i r e c e n t r e com Website wwwthebabyhirecentrecombAby bASICS ndash baby equipment hire Birth to 5 years Free delivery Call Jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579Everything for the visiting baby Car seats high chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababyhotmailcouk Ref 4672

FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

generators

A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

hairdressing

ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

handymanhard working man looking for work labouring gardening driving anything considered Telephone Stephen on 655 772 127g r a h e e m e e rsquo s Services Mechanic to kitchen fitter Painting amp Decorating to general building work All you need in one man Call 670 083 343

healthholistic treatment Acupuncturist (LicAc) E l e c t r o l o t u s c o m SWheeler Tel 699 603 088 Lorraine Cundy Deep Pressure Massage Call 950 064 484 or 687 569 113

heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

horse riding

Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

insurance

knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

locksmith24hr casaserve Locksmith new locks safes security grills window locks fitted Call 950 466 438 or 676 306 269 wwwcasaservecomLocksmith - Provides 24hr service HousesApartmentsCarsShops etc also lock fitting service Tel 666 949 213PhIL ThE PICk LOCkSmITh 24 hours Locked out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas and surrounding area Tel 697 243 181

mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

personal

Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

plumBing

AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

pool cleaning

Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

removals

AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

aaaremovalshotmailcouk

Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

A1 SKY TELEVISION

SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

areas covered Tel Paul 687 042 335 Ref 11386

storage

Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

swimming pools

Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

tarot

Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

tiling

Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

VEHIClES

For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

sparesrepair

Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

mechanical services

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

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4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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Leaders of the G8 developed nations have pledged $20bn (pound12bn) for efforts to boost food supplies to the hungry on the final day of a summit in Italy The investment which is $5bn more than had been expected will fund a three-year initiative to help poor nations develop their own agriculture

US President Barack Obama said the issue of food security was of huge importance to all nations in the world Richer nations had a moral obligation to help poorer nations he said

Mr Obama added that the G8 nations had agreed to commit $15bn for the new initiative going into Fridayrsquos meeting but had then promised an additional $5bn in ldquohard commitmentsrdquo during the talks

ldquoWe do not view this assistance as an end in itselfrdquo he said

ldquoWe believe that the purpose of aid must be to create the conditions where itrsquos no longer needed to help people become self-sufficient

provide for their families and lift their standards of livingrdquo

Mr Obama who has relatives in Kenya said he had drawn on his familyrsquos personal experience in his discussions with other world leaders The US will reportedly contribute some $35bn to the programme

Mr Obama met representatives of Angola Algeria Nigeria and Senegal in LrsquoAquila where the summit is being held He will also meet Pope Benedict XVI in Rome before embarking on an African tour later on Friday

African leaders had earlier urged G8 nations to live up to past aid pledges the idea is to put more emphasis on helping people feed themselves That is to be achieved with more investment in the agriculture of developing countries and the G8 nations - Britain Canada France Germany Italy Japan Russia and the US - will provide significant resources

G8 Pledges To Boost Food Supplies

The UK must invest more in nuclear and clean coal energy and put less emphasis on wind power if it wants a secure low-carbon future business leaders say

The CBI says government energy policy is ldquodisjointedrdquo and it is urging a ldquomore balancedrdquo energy mix The current approach means the UK might miss climate change targets it added

The government said putting in place a balanced mix of renewables new nuclear and cleaner fossil fuels was at the heart of its energy policy But the CBI is calling for more action in its report ldquoDecision Timerdquo

ldquoThe governmentrsquos disjointed approach is deterring the private sector investment needed to get our energy system up to scratch bolster security and cut emissionsrdquo said CBI deputy director general John Cridland

ldquoWhile we have generous subsidies for wind power we urgently need the national planning statements needed to build new nuclear plants If we carry on like this we will end up putting too many of our energy eggs in one basketrdquo

UK Energy Policy lsquoToo Wind Focusedrsquo

Rising unemployment and higher energy prices are likely to push hundreds of thousands more homes into fuel poverty a key government advisory body says

The Fuel Poverty Advisory Group (FPAG) says about 4m households in England are already in fuel poverty spending more than 10 of their income on energy And it has urged ministers to set out a detailed plan for meeting their own target of ending the problem by 2016 The government says it has spent pound20bn on cutting fuel poverty since 2000

One of the key causes of fuel poverty is high energy prices Average domestic fuel bills have increased by 125 over the past five years The report warns that the long-term trend on prices is likely to be upwards not least due to the huge industry investment needed to meet green energy targets

Unemployment is becoming a key factor too the report added The jobless rate is expected to hit three million in the next year and about 38 of those out of work are fuel poor

The FPAG has called for the government to set out a detailed plan showing how it will eradicate fuel poverty over the next seven years The report has been welcomed by one of the main consumer watchdogs Consumer Focus Its energy expert Jonathan Stearn said ldquoWe are urging the government to heed the warning of its own advisory group that energy prices could rocket in the next few years

ldquoIf the government is serious in its aim to end fuel poverty it needs to do much more to help the most vulnerable householdsrdquo

Thousands lsquoFacing Fuel Povertyrsquo

French ships equipped with US listening devices are ending their hunt for the black boxes of an airliner lost over the Atlantic on 1 June officials say They failed to pick up signals the boxes ldquopingersrdquo were meant to emit for 30 days after the Air France jet crashed with the loss of all 228 lives

Experts believe the cause of the crash may never be known unless the two flight recorders are recovered

There is still a chance that French submarines may discover the boxes Brazil ended its operation to recover bodies and wreckage from Flight AF447 which was flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris towards the end of last month after finding the remains of 51 people

French investigators believe the plane which disappeared in a storm broke up on contact with water not in the air They say the planersquos speed sensors appear to have been a factor in the crash but not its cause

Air France Black Box Search Winds Down

Seizures of counterfeit goods being smuggled into the EU more than doubled last year official figures have shown Customs authorities across the 27 member states seized 178 million fake items in 2008 up 125 from 79 million in 2007 said the European Commission

Pirate DVDs and CDs were the most prevalent fake goods with 79 million disks detained 44 of all items

They were followed by cigarettes 23 of the total and clothing at 10

Pirate DVDs also posted the biggest single

increase in annual seizures increasing by 2600 compared with 2007 Meanwhile seizures of counterfeit medicines rose 118 while those of fake cigarettes increased by 54

The European Commission said China remained the main source of counterfeit goods coming into the EU accounting for 54 of the total in 2008

However Indonesia was the biggest source of fake food and drink products while the United Arab Emirates was the main source of counterfeit cigarettes Most fake medicines came from India

EU Seizures Of Fake Goods Up 125

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NEWS UPDATENEWS UPDATENEWS UPDATE

A drive to encourage more men in England to become primary school teachers will be launched later

The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) says it has seen a 30 rise in inquiries from men but still four out of five applicants are women

At classroom events across England teachers will try to persuade men they can have a future in the profession Supporters say boys in particular would benefit from having more male role models in the classroom

A growing interest in teaching among men has been partly attributed to the recession and rising unemployment in more traditional male sectors

But despite some progress just over one in 10 primary school teachers is male

The TDArsquos chief executive Graham Holley says the campaign is not intended to be anti-women but aims to achieve a better mix of role models in primary schools A survey of 1000 men carried out for the BBC last year suggested that boys would benefit if there were more male teachers

The adults questioned said that as children they would have worked harder if instructed by men and would have been more likely to go to a male teacher for help with problems like bullying

Bid To Get More Men Into Teaching

Couples should have a compulsory three-month ldquocooling offrdquo period before they can start divorce proceedings a Conservative think tank will recommend

A report commissioned by ex-Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith will also propose a network of family relationship centres to advise before and during marriage

Mr Duncan Smith said research suggested young people had ldquoincredibly high expectationsrdquo of marriage

He added that the idea of compromise by couples ldquoseems to have disappearedrdquo

The report entitled Every Family Matters urges that estranged husbands and wives should be required by law to undergo a

three-month period before launching divorce proceedings to reflect on their marriage and examine the possibility of reconciliation It suggests a range of measures to reform family law and ldquosave saveable marriagesrdquo including tax breaks to promote marriage and reversing Labour proposals to offer rights to unmarried cohabiting couples

Additionally the document calls on the government to follow the example of an Australian programme which sends couples to relationship counselling centres Would-be married couples should receive ldquostrong encouragementrdquo to attend classes it adds stopping short of calling for such courses to be compulsory

Divorce lsquoCool-Off rsquo Period Urged

The firm set up to manage taxpayer stakes in nationalised banks has said it will be ldquochallengingrdquo to return the investments to the private sector

UK Financial Investments (UKFI) was set up to manage a 70 stake in Royal Bank of Scotland and a 433 holding in Lloyds Banking Group

BBC business editor Robert Peston said these stakes were worth about pound60bn

UKFI said the stakes currently showed a paper loss of pound109bn and it would take time to sell the shareholdings

UKFI which has reiterated that it will operate at arms length from the government said it would maximise the value of the investments for the taxpayer

It also said it would not interfere in the day-to-day running of the banks but engage strongly on strategic issues

ldquoEvery UK household will have more than pound3000 invested in shares in RBS and Lloydsrdquo said John Kingman UKFI chief executive

ldquoToday UKFI is setting out our strategy to deliver on the tasks we have been given maximising the value of these investments for the taxpayer and returning the banks as strengthened institutions to full private ownership over timerdquo

lsquoChallengersquo To SellBank Stakes

A public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian in British military custody six years ago has opened

Baha Mousa 26 died while being held by soldiers from the former Queenrsquos Lancashire Regiment after his arrest at a Basra hotel with nine other Iraqis

In 2007 a UK soldier was jailed for inhumane treatment and the Ministry of Defence has paid pound28m in compensation

The inquiry led by Sir William Gage is to focus on the death detaineesrsquo treatment and British army methods

The opening statement by Gerard Elias QC

counsel to the inquiry is expected to take two weeks and the entire inquiry about a year

It will be divided into four modules which will examine the history of ldquoconditioningrdquo techniques like hooding used by UK troops while questioning prisoners from Northern Ireland in the early 1970s to the invasion of Iraq in March 2003 What happened to Mr Mousa and other Iraqi detainees Training and the chain of command amp events since 2003 and any recommendations for the future

Mr Mousa was arrested at the Haitham Hotel in Basra where he worked as a receptionist on 14 September 2003

British soldiers looking for weapons found assault rifles pistols and suspected bomb-making equipment

Hotel staff insisted the weapons were used for security but Mr Mousa and nine other Iraqi civilians were taken to a detention centre under suspicion of being insurgents

Two days later Mr Mousa was dead A post-mortem examination showed he suffered asphyxiation and had at least 93 injuries to his body including fractured ribs and a broken nose

After an initial investigation by the Royal Military Police a six-month court martial followed with seven soldiers facing war crimes charges relating to Mr Mousarsquos death

In April 2007 all but one were cleared on all counts at Bulford Camp in Wiltshire but Cpl Donald Payne 36 was jailed for a year and dismissed from the Army

Inquiry Opens Into Iraqirsquos Death

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women spend almost a year of their lives deciding what to wear according to a new study

Choosing outfits for work nights out dinner parties holidays and other activities means the average female will spend 287 days rifling through their wardrobe

Clothes retailer matalan compiled the results after polling 2491 women A spokesman said ldquowhat you wear has a direct impact on how you feel about yourself and it is important a woman feels exceptional in her outfit whatever the occasion your clothes portray an image and we understand this is fundamentally important to womenrdquo

The study which was based on the adult years from the age of 16 to 60 found most women spend around 20 minutes deciding what to wear before hitting the town on a weekend night

week nights out can take up to 20 minutes a time too deciding on what clothes to take on holiday uses up to 52 minutes each time

while on holiday ten minutes a morning will be taken up trying to find an acceptable outfit with another ten minutes spent picking evening clothes

On top of that dinner parties Christmas parties and black tie events - at around 36 minutes a time six times a year - adds up to three and a half days

The study also found on average women will try on two outfits each morning before coming to a final decision And one in two women spends 15 minutes the night before work working out what to wear

A Clothes Crisis

holidaymakers were saved from an eight-hour flight delay after a fault on their plane was fixed by a passenger

The man was on board a Thomas Cook flight from menorca to glasgow when the captain announced the technical fault

Passengers were told an engineer would have to be flown out from manchester to fix the problem taking up to eight hours it was then that the passenger identified himself to cabin staff as a qualified engineer and offered to help he managed to resolve the problem and the plane took off landing in glasgow 35 minutes late

A Thomas Cook spokeswoman said the company checked the manrsquos licence and ensure he was qualified to work on the boeing 757-200

holidaymaker Keith lomax 62 from Stirling said the man who wishes to remain anonymous got a round of applause when he got back on the plane ldquoif he hadnrsquot managed to fix the problem we could have been delayed for six to eight hours and there were a lot of young families on board so he was the herordquo he said

The spokeswoman said ldquowe are very grateful to the man as it meant the delay was very short when it could have been a lot longerrdquo

Passenger Fixes Plane

Chitty Not Welcome

Chitty Chitty bang bang has been banned from a lord mayorrsquos procession - for not having a moT

Thousands of people were looking forward to seeing the famous movie car in Norwich

but police said they would not bend the rules - even though the road will be closed for the parade

Police spokesman harry mitchell said ldquoOur priority is the safety of the public and we cannot make exceptionsrdquo

helen Selleck the city councilrsquos events manager said ldquoAlthough the road is closed for the procession it is still classed as a public highway and the dVlA is clear that all vehicles in the procession need to be fully coveredrdquo

The car was due to be displayed by Norwichrsquos

Theatre Royal Spokesman John bultitude said ldquowe are very disappointed Chitty will not be seen on the streetsrdquo

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Smart clotheS couldtake photoSClothes could one day take

snaps of everything h a p p e n i n g a r o u n d w h o e v e r is wearing them

US researchers have made smart fabric that can detect the wavelength and direction of light falling on it

The research team has found a way to accurately place sensors in each fibre and co-ordinate the electrical signals they send when light falls on them The results were a step towards ldquoambient light imaging fabricsrdquo said the researchers

Led by Dr Yoel Fink from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology the researchers have extended earlier work that placed sensors in relatively large polymer fibres

Dr Fink and colleagues found a way to stretch the 25mm strands of polymer into much thinner fibres while maintaining the relative

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This enabled the team to reconstruct albeit crudely an image projected onto the small square of fabric The researchers said their work was an ldquoimportant steprdquo towards finding ways to get many nanoscale devices working together

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This is a little bit of history about Peter and PampN television services

Peter originates from Liverpool and has a background in electrical mechanical engineering In 1989 he left the UK bound for the USA He got a job working for Royal Caribbean cruise line as an electronics technician repairing electronic gaming equipment in the casino on board the ships

Years later Peter returned to the UK and approached B Sky B He got on their training course and qualified as a sky technician working for Sky all over the North West for 8 years Cobra installations (Skyrsquos business partner) then approached Peter and offered him a position as manager trainer Peter worked for Cobra for the next 5 years until he found out Spain was going to have problems with their English TV

He left the UK again to come to Spain to start his own satellite installation company However like many of us he got sidetracked and opened a bar in Via Park 2 Much to his regret the bar was not a liftestyle he wanted and Peter reverted back to satellite televisions

This is where PampN Television Services started PampN Television Services is a small company run by Peter with lots of help

and support from Nicky They own a home in Pilar de la Horadada They have been here for the past 5 years as a family with 2 teenage girls who love the Spanish lifestyle Both girls are fluent in Spanish and have Spanish boyfriends They are here to stay

When you telephone PampN Television Services you will be answered by an informed and friendly voice usually Nicky Whether you have questions about satellite or want to book a free site survey Nicky is there to help PampN Television Services is fully legal and registered in Spain

They offer a high class services from Mazarron to Orba and inland with over 18 years experience in the industry Their aftersales are second to none Their phone is always answered before during and AFTER installation as their previous customers will be happy to confirm

Give PampN Television Services a call for a free quote or just to inquire about Freesat systems on 966 116 856 or 622 448 381 Or email on pandntvserviceshotmailcom

PampN Television ServicesSince moving here to Spain it is quite possible

that your appreciation of caves will have altered a bit ndash probably previously you would never have dreamed of living in one let alone living in comfort in one Itrsquos hard to categorise caves in lsquoBiggestrsquo or lsquoDeepestrsquo or any other way so wersquove found a list of some of the lsquoMostrsquo caves in the world

ThE CAVE Of CRYSTALS - MExICOCueva de los Cristales contain the worldrsquos

largest known natural crystals Known as the lsquoSistine Chapel of Crystalsrsquo some of which form translucent beams of gypsum as long as 36 feet it is situated 950ft underground deep inside Naica Mountain Access is through the Naica mining complex which yields lead zinc copper silver and gold and zigzags for nearly half a mile

The Cave of Crystals itself is a horseshoe-shaped cavity in limestone rock about 30 feet wide and 90 feet long Formed by volcanic activity which about 26 million years ago created Naica mountain and filled it with high-temperature anhydrite gypsum When magma underneath the mountain cooled and the temperature dropped the anhydrite began to dissolve slowly enriching the waters with sulfate and calcium molecules which over millions of years have formed huge selenite gypsum crystals

fANTASTIC CAVE PIT ndash USAAt 586 feet deep this is the deepest known

cave pit in the continental US big enough to hold the Washington Monument which is 555feet

Drop a rock from the top and it will take almost 8 seconds for it to hit the bottom

MAjLIS AL jINN CAVE ndash OMANIn a remote area of the Selma Plateau in The

Sultanate of Oman you will find the worldrsquos second largest cave chamber discovered in 1983 by Don Davidson a geologist studying water resources in the Sultanate

A sad mystery surrounds Davidson It is presumed that he died some ten years later when he left Oman permanently and went hiking in the Andes He rented a car drove it to a trailhead left a note on it saying where he was going and was never seen again

Access to the cave is by rope through a hole in the ground The inner height is between 120 and 150 metres and the cave floor 300 by 200 metres ndash so the Great Pyramid of Ghiza in Egypt would fit almost exactly inside

dONGzhONG CAVE ndash ChINA

An aircraft hangar-sized natural cave carved out of a mountain over thousands of years by wind water and seismic shifts It is in a Miao village in Ziyun county southwest Chinarsquos Guizhou province and is the site of a primary school

Dozens of children attend the school which has desks set up inside and even a sports field

WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVE - NEW zEALANd

Situated on the North Island known for its population of the glowworms lsquorachnocampa luminosarsquo these busy little creatures spin a nest out of silk which they suspend from the ceiling of the cave A silicon strand is then lowered from the ceiling alongside hundreds of others Then the larva glows to attract prey so that the roof of a cave can look remarkably like the heavens at night

The ethereal blue light is the result of a chemical reaction taking place inside a special capsule in the larvarsquos tail Insects seem irresistibly drawn towards the source and then get trapped by the sticky lines Once stuck they stay stuck and are reeled slowly in to be consumed by their captors A hungry larva glows brighter than one which has just eaten

EISRIESENWELT ICE CAVES ndash AUSTRIA

Situated in the Tennengebirge Mountains near Salzburg these caves stretch for a remarkable 40 kilometres and are the largest Ice Caves known to man

Ice caves are very different from normal caves the light shining through the ice gives them a strange alien awe-inspiring aspect and it seems right to whisper not shout Only a small portion of the labyrinth is open to tourists but itrsquos enough to impress

CAVE Of ThE GhOST ndash VENEzUELACueva del Fantasma is so vast that two

helicopters can comfortably fly into it and land next to a towering waterfall which comes down one wall and forms a small pond at the floor

The cave also has its own special frog named Colostethus breweri after its discoverer Charles Brewer-Cariacuteas

wONdERSwORLd

of the

CavesCaves

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I KNOW THAT WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS IN THE LAST ISSUE BUT WE THINK ITrsquoS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE AGAIN

A substantive donation from Moneycorp the money exchange company has meant that the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Spain has been able to launch a property-marking scheme throughout much of the south-eastern coast of Spain

NHW has purchased the necessary equipment required to implement the scheme and supply the police and neighbourhood watch coordinators with this equipment

With the full backing of the Guardia Civil and Policia Local we hope law enforcement officers will be better equipped to trace the owners of stolen property whilst at the same time helping them to prosecute thieves by proving that items in their possession had been stolen

For more information on this scheme and Neighbourhood Watch in general visit the NHW website at wwwnhwinspaincom or telephone Geoff Salter (Membership) 966 669 142 James Herbert (President) 659 883 516 or Ray Marsh (Press) 966 763 258

DONrsquoT FORGETNHW Property Marking Scheme

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

The programme makers chose Jane as a perfect example of English people who are making a real effort to integrate with the Spanish community and encouraging others to do so too

It couldnrsquot have been a better day for the shooting as Jane had among other things the committee meeting of ADAPT in the morning and the weekly radio show ADAPTAMANIA in the afternoon

ADAPT is of course primarily an association for integration having ASOCIACION de ANGLOPARLANTES DE SAN PEDRO as the motto

The programme which will be transmitted later this month is to be called acuteDonrsquot call me Guiri which is a funny coincidence as this was the theme chosen by ADAPT for the carnival this year when members dressed up as acuteTypical Ex-patsrsquo this delighted the interviewer who was interested to see the photographs

At the end of the day Irsquom sure that the crew would have been quite tired after trying to keep

up with Jane and her busy schedule but integration with our Spanish friends is something that Jane is very passionate about they could not have found a better representative

The next meeting of ADAPT is at The Casino San Pedro on the 5th of September at 10am

ADAPTAMANIA Goes out on Radio Pinatar 879fm each Wednesday at 2pm Repeated on Sundays at 8pm

for more information please call Lorna on 968 334 137 or Enid on 966 746 662

AdAPT President Jane Cronin was a lsquoStar for a Day last week when a camera crew from Channel 7 followed her around

The ADAPT Singles Friendship Group had a very happy time at The English Folk Music Club where they were entertained by Smithy with his songs guitar and very funny banter The guest this time was Ian Bruce (also a bit of a comic) the very popular Scottish artist whose wonderful songs most of which were written by him were sung along to with great enthusiasm

After a really enjoyable summer evening with the very friendly Folk Club members ADAPT now have a few converts to the wonderful world of Folk Music

For more information on ADAPT events email enidwinskillgmailcom

AdAPT folk Music

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The SecreTS Of The SOilA drug discovered in the soil of a South Pacific

island may help to fight the ageing process research suggests

When US scientists treated old mice with rapamycin it extended their expected lifespan by up to 38

The findings raise the prospect of being able to slow down the ageing process in older people

However a UK expert warned against using the drug to try to extend lifespan as it can suppress immunity

Rapamycin was first discovered on Easter Island in the 1970s it is already used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and in stents implanted into patients to keep their coronary arteries open It is also being tested as a possible treatment for cancer

Researchers at three centres in Texas Michigan and Maine gave the drug to mice at an age equivalent to 60 in humans The mice were bred to mimic the genetic diversity and susceptibility to disease of humans as closely as possible Rapamycin extended the animalsrsquo expected lifespan by between 28 and 38

The researchers estimated that in human terms this would be greater than the predicted increase in extra years of life if both cancer and heart disease were prevented and cured

Researcher Dr Arlan Richardson said ldquoIrsquove been in ageing research for 35 years and there have been many so-called lsquoanti-ageingrsquo interventions over those years that were never successful I never thought we would find an anti-ageing pill for people in my lifetime however rapamycin shows a great deal of promise to do just thatrdquo

Rapamycin appears to have a similar effect to restricting food intake which has also been shown to boost longevity It targets a protein in cells called mTOR which controls many processes involved in metabolism and response to stress

Dr Lynne Cox an expert in ageing at the University of Oxford described the study as ldquoexcitingrdquo

She said ldquoIt is especially interesting that the drug was effective even when given to older mice as it would be much better to treat ageing in older people rather than using drugs long-term through liferdquo

However she added ldquoIn no way should anyone consider using this particular drug to try to extend their own lifespan as rapamycin suppresses immunity While the lab mice were protected from infection thatrsquos simply impossible in the human population What the study does is to highlight an important molecular pathway that new more specific drugs might be designed to work on Whether itrsquos a sensible thing to try to increase lifespan this way is another matter perhaps increasing health span rather than overall lifespan might be a better goalrdquo

The Modern World

The Modern World

but this summer has stretched our tolerance beyond its limits Our siesta time in the shade has been characterised by a manic semaphore of fly swatting whilst taking a dip involves swimming a chicane of thirsty wasps perched on the pool surface

in a spirit of desperation we went into El Jardin garden Centre seeking to purchase peace in the form of an enclosure Oh bliss Our eyes were met by a pergola with fly screen of exactly the dimensions that would fit the space available

in the blink of an eye we had bought it within hours it was delivered and then began the slightly more lengthy process of getting it put together however faint heart never won fair maiden nor erected pergolas so with neighbourly help and a short accidental dunk in the pool it stood white and magnificent ha You flies now get into that

Next on the list was a visit to the Armeria domingo not to purchase a wasp-shooting pistol but something even more deadly we walked out the proud possessors of a bespoke wasp trap and the assurance from the Spanish lady assistant that it would be effective

how right she was ndash within 24 hours we had trapped over 40 wasps i donlsquot know whether word has got around the wasp community that the biggs garden is now hazardous territory or whether we have managed to decimate the overall

wasp population of limaria but the result is that we now share the pool with the odd danger-loving wasp that considers itself immune from the lure of the trap

Now we can rest unpestered in our pergola palace and dip without fear of striped interlopers in our pool

Roll on those lazy hazy days of summerhellip

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I can put my hand on my heart and say with honesty that I pride myself on my tolerance of all the creatures that inhabit this earth regardless of the number of their legs

By Jos Biggs

Share with us the lengths yoursquove gone to eliminate the flying

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Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day - depending on the situation of your house the hottest part of the day may not be the middle of the day The strength does not go out of the sun until the evenings at the moment

NEVER leave anyone - and especially pets - in a closed parked vehicle for any time at all

Check regularly on babies toddlers and the elderly

Rest whenever possible in shady areas amp avoid standing out in the sun give your bodyrsquos thermostat a have a chance to recover Sunburn affects your bodyrsquos ability to cool itself and causes a loss of body fluids apart from the pain and damage to the skin

Choose lightweight light-coloured loose-fitting clothingWhen you go outdoors protect yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed hat sunglasses with UV protection and put on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out Continue to reapply it during the time you are outside

Pace yourself if you are not accustomed to working or exercising in the heat start slowly and pick up the pace gradually If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath STOP Get into the coolest place possible and rest especially if you become lightheaded confused weak or faint

Your visitors will really feel the heat Arriving from the UK where 20 degrees is something to boast about suddenly they encounter a temperature some 10-20 degrees hotter Such a sudden change can take people by surprise especially as they will want to make the most of the sun and see all the sights in one go

Encourage your visitors to go gently with regard to sunbathing and take time to acclimatise

Prevention is better than cure where the sun is concerned so

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This week you are going to begin the process of reinventing yourself as the person you want to be You will have the opportunity to try on some other lsquoyoursquosrsquo until you find one that fits Reinvention is not just for rock stars ndash we can all do it They say that life is an illusion So do as Christine Comaford-lynch suggests in her book ldquoRules for Renegadesrdquo and pick an empowering one

You will need to go back to the child who knew the fun and the power of lsquomake-believersquo Try out being the person you want to be Ask yourself

ldquowhat sort of home does this person haverdquo

ldquowhat does this person wearrdquo

ldquohow does heshe dress and carry themselvesrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe eat and drinkrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe do to keep fitrdquo (Sorry but if they are successful then they will do something to keep fit)

ldquohow does heshe react in different situationsrdquo

Really get under the skin of the lsquonewrsquo you Find out what makes this person tick it may help to cut out pictures from magazines illustrating the clothes accessories and lifestyle that the new you would have look at the pictures often and see if they would work for you

Find a way to try out aspects of the lifestyle you aspire to Test drive the car save up and eat dinner at one of those restaurants spend a week cooking those meals book an appointment to view that million euro house and change the way you wear your clothes

live the life as best you can within the limits of your current life

does it feel good

Could you get used to this

it has to work for you so only you can decide if it doesnrsquot feel right then try another lsquolifersquo Find your inner child and really have fun with this one

Sue Courtney is a Personal Success Coach amp Stylist if you would like more details of her coaching service and how it could help you please email her at suesuccessandimagecoachcouk

GOAL SETTING FOR SuccESS ndash PART 13

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coeliac disease - part 2

ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

You should also be aware that cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free foods and foods containing gluten are prepared together or served with the same utensils

If you have coeliac disease you may eat the following gluten-free foods

bull most dairy products such as cheese butter and milk

bull fruit

bull vegetables

bull meat and fish (although not breaded or marinated)

bull potatoes

bull rice

bull gluten-free flours including rice corn soy and potato

Immunisations

If you have coeliac disease it can cause your spleen to work less effectively making you more vulnerable to infection from certain germs Therefore you may need to have several immunisations including the flu (influenza) jab the HIB vaccine - which protects against blood poisoning pneumonia and HIB meningitis and the pneumococcal vaccine - which protects against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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Uppin

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

luxury that can transform your day-to-day life and ensure you get the very best nightrsquos sleep

Follow our bed linen guide and be inspired

A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

ST SwiThinrsquoS DayST SwiThinrsquoS Day15th July

Itrsquos raining

HOUSEHOLD TIPS

Removing Cat amp Dog Hairs

Unsightly animal hairs around the house can be a bit of a problem

One thing you can do is buy a dedicated catdog hair remover - itrsquos basically a

roller with sticky paper wrapped round it sticky side out

However a much cheaper alternative is to just wrap sticky tape around your

hand (sticky side out) and press on to the lsquohairyrsquo area to remove the hairs

Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

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animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

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Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

Bar oPen daiLY 12 noon - LaterestaUrant oPen 2Pm - 9Pm

5 amp 10oz steaks and Gammon steaks availableassorted homemade desserts available

on Tap

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

The Sunburnt ArmsThe all round entertainment bar

Tel 678 248 788MOn - fRI 6pM - LATE SAT amp Sun 1pM - LATE Email the_sunburnt_armsyahoocouk

SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

(350euro extra) all served with 5 veg amp all the extras

PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

Marie Rose Sauce Beef Salad with Mustard Mayo Cheese Salad Chicken

Salad with Mango Mayo - ALL 5euro

follow directions to ITv until you pickup signs for the sunbuRnT ARMs

from 8pm

Tuesday

from 8pm

Thursday

Every Wednesday 2 Courses for 5euro

InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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to Hotel Indalo

THE E

MERALD ISLE

IRISH PUB

For more information 678 914 923

Pasao del Mediterraneo 113Mojaca Playa

GUINESS

amp

MURPHYS

ON TAP

Ben amp Maureen welcome you to join them for the craic

LIVE

MUSIC

BIG

SCREENS

ALL GAA GAMES

SHOWN

LIVE SPORTS

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COFFEE BREAK

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

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(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

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them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

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McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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NO

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

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los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

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El MiradorLos Diaz 10

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OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

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prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

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cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

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cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

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MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

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a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

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M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

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property For sale - continued

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ironworks

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mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

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6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

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Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

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All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

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Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

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hiRE ShOPPush Chairs 10euroHigh Chairs 5euroCar Seats 10euroBicycles 10euroAir Con 15euroStair Gates 5euroFans 5euroGenerators 19euroWheelchairs10euroTVs 10euro

Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

NOW250cc Water Cooled Quad 2899euro125cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1899euro125cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1599euro125cc Motocross 1599euro125cc Scooters (3 models) 1099euro50cc 2 Stroke Scooter 799euro400cc Water Cooled Quad 4999euro200cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1999euro250cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1999euro

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

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4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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We are a professional SL registered company that has been trading in Spain for several years We have professional tradesman on

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NEWS UPDATENEWS UPDATENEWS UPDATE

A drive to encourage more men in England to become primary school teachers will be launched later

The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) says it has seen a 30 rise in inquiries from men but still four out of five applicants are women

At classroom events across England teachers will try to persuade men they can have a future in the profession Supporters say boys in particular would benefit from having more male role models in the classroom

A growing interest in teaching among men has been partly attributed to the recession and rising unemployment in more traditional male sectors

But despite some progress just over one in 10 primary school teachers is male

The TDArsquos chief executive Graham Holley says the campaign is not intended to be anti-women but aims to achieve a better mix of role models in primary schools A survey of 1000 men carried out for the BBC last year suggested that boys would benefit if there were more male teachers

The adults questioned said that as children they would have worked harder if instructed by men and would have been more likely to go to a male teacher for help with problems like bullying

Bid To Get More Men Into Teaching

Couples should have a compulsory three-month ldquocooling offrdquo period before they can start divorce proceedings a Conservative think tank will recommend

A report commissioned by ex-Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith will also propose a network of family relationship centres to advise before and during marriage

Mr Duncan Smith said research suggested young people had ldquoincredibly high expectationsrdquo of marriage

He added that the idea of compromise by couples ldquoseems to have disappearedrdquo

The report entitled Every Family Matters urges that estranged husbands and wives should be required by law to undergo a

three-month period before launching divorce proceedings to reflect on their marriage and examine the possibility of reconciliation It suggests a range of measures to reform family law and ldquosave saveable marriagesrdquo including tax breaks to promote marriage and reversing Labour proposals to offer rights to unmarried cohabiting couples

Additionally the document calls on the government to follow the example of an Australian programme which sends couples to relationship counselling centres Would-be married couples should receive ldquostrong encouragementrdquo to attend classes it adds stopping short of calling for such courses to be compulsory

Divorce lsquoCool-Off rsquo Period Urged

The firm set up to manage taxpayer stakes in nationalised banks has said it will be ldquochallengingrdquo to return the investments to the private sector

UK Financial Investments (UKFI) was set up to manage a 70 stake in Royal Bank of Scotland and a 433 holding in Lloyds Banking Group

BBC business editor Robert Peston said these stakes were worth about pound60bn

UKFI said the stakes currently showed a paper loss of pound109bn and it would take time to sell the shareholdings

UKFI which has reiterated that it will operate at arms length from the government said it would maximise the value of the investments for the taxpayer

It also said it would not interfere in the day-to-day running of the banks but engage strongly on strategic issues

ldquoEvery UK household will have more than pound3000 invested in shares in RBS and Lloydsrdquo said John Kingman UKFI chief executive

ldquoToday UKFI is setting out our strategy to deliver on the tasks we have been given maximising the value of these investments for the taxpayer and returning the banks as strengthened institutions to full private ownership over timerdquo

lsquoChallengersquo To SellBank Stakes

A public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian in British military custody six years ago has opened

Baha Mousa 26 died while being held by soldiers from the former Queenrsquos Lancashire Regiment after his arrest at a Basra hotel with nine other Iraqis

In 2007 a UK soldier was jailed for inhumane treatment and the Ministry of Defence has paid pound28m in compensation

The inquiry led by Sir William Gage is to focus on the death detaineesrsquo treatment and British army methods

The opening statement by Gerard Elias QC

counsel to the inquiry is expected to take two weeks and the entire inquiry about a year

It will be divided into four modules which will examine the history of ldquoconditioningrdquo techniques like hooding used by UK troops while questioning prisoners from Northern Ireland in the early 1970s to the invasion of Iraq in March 2003 What happened to Mr Mousa and other Iraqi detainees Training and the chain of command amp events since 2003 and any recommendations for the future

Mr Mousa was arrested at the Haitham Hotel in Basra where he worked as a receptionist on 14 September 2003

British soldiers looking for weapons found assault rifles pistols and suspected bomb-making equipment

Hotel staff insisted the weapons were used for security but Mr Mousa and nine other Iraqi civilians were taken to a detention centre under suspicion of being insurgents

Two days later Mr Mousa was dead A post-mortem examination showed he suffered asphyxiation and had at least 93 injuries to his body including fractured ribs and a broken nose

After an initial investigation by the Royal Military Police a six-month court martial followed with seven soldiers facing war crimes charges relating to Mr Mousarsquos death

In April 2007 all but one were cleared on all counts at Bulford Camp in Wiltshire but Cpl Donald Payne 36 was jailed for a year and dismissed from the Army

Inquiry Opens Into Iraqirsquos Death

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women spend almost a year of their lives deciding what to wear according to a new study

Choosing outfits for work nights out dinner parties holidays and other activities means the average female will spend 287 days rifling through their wardrobe

Clothes retailer matalan compiled the results after polling 2491 women A spokesman said ldquowhat you wear has a direct impact on how you feel about yourself and it is important a woman feels exceptional in her outfit whatever the occasion your clothes portray an image and we understand this is fundamentally important to womenrdquo

The study which was based on the adult years from the age of 16 to 60 found most women spend around 20 minutes deciding what to wear before hitting the town on a weekend night

week nights out can take up to 20 minutes a time too deciding on what clothes to take on holiday uses up to 52 minutes each time

while on holiday ten minutes a morning will be taken up trying to find an acceptable outfit with another ten minutes spent picking evening clothes

On top of that dinner parties Christmas parties and black tie events - at around 36 minutes a time six times a year - adds up to three and a half days

The study also found on average women will try on two outfits each morning before coming to a final decision And one in two women spends 15 minutes the night before work working out what to wear

A Clothes Crisis

holidaymakers were saved from an eight-hour flight delay after a fault on their plane was fixed by a passenger

The man was on board a Thomas Cook flight from menorca to glasgow when the captain announced the technical fault

Passengers were told an engineer would have to be flown out from manchester to fix the problem taking up to eight hours it was then that the passenger identified himself to cabin staff as a qualified engineer and offered to help he managed to resolve the problem and the plane took off landing in glasgow 35 minutes late

A Thomas Cook spokeswoman said the company checked the manrsquos licence and ensure he was qualified to work on the boeing 757-200

holidaymaker Keith lomax 62 from Stirling said the man who wishes to remain anonymous got a round of applause when he got back on the plane ldquoif he hadnrsquot managed to fix the problem we could have been delayed for six to eight hours and there were a lot of young families on board so he was the herordquo he said

The spokeswoman said ldquowe are very grateful to the man as it meant the delay was very short when it could have been a lot longerrdquo

Passenger Fixes Plane

Chitty Not Welcome

Chitty Chitty bang bang has been banned from a lord mayorrsquos procession - for not having a moT

Thousands of people were looking forward to seeing the famous movie car in Norwich

but police said they would not bend the rules - even though the road will be closed for the parade

Police spokesman harry mitchell said ldquoOur priority is the safety of the public and we cannot make exceptionsrdquo

helen Selleck the city councilrsquos events manager said ldquoAlthough the road is closed for the procession it is still classed as a public highway and the dVlA is clear that all vehicles in the procession need to be fully coveredrdquo

The car was due to be displayed by Norwichrsquos

Theatre Royal Spokesman John bultitude said ldquowe are very disappointed Chitty will not be seen on the streetsrdquo

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Smart clotheS couldtake photoSClothes could one day take

snaps of everything h a p p e n i n g a r o u n d w h o e v e r is wearing them

US researchers have made smart fabric that can detect the wavelength and direction of light falling on it

The research team has found a way to accurately place sensors in each fibre and co-ordinate the electrical signals they send when light falls on them The results were a step towards ldquoambient light imaging fabricsrdquo said the researchers

Led by Dr Yoel Fink from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology the researchers have extended earlier work that placed sensors in relatively large polymer fibres

Dr Fink and colleagues found a way to stretch the 25mm strands of polymer into much thinner fibres while maintaining the relative

positions of the sensors This earlier work has led to the creation of very long and flexible light and

temperature sensors that may find a

role in smart fabrics for

soldiers or those working in hostile environments

In their latest work these thinner strands were woven into a 01m square section of fabric The careful creation of the fibres and positioning of the light-sensitive elements meant that the team knew which signals were being sent by which sensors

This enabled the team to reconstruct albeit crudely an image projected onto the small square of fabric The researchers said their work was an ldquoimportant steprdquo towards finding ways to get many nanoscale devices working together

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This is a little bit of history about Peter and PampN television services

Peter originates from Liverpool and has a background in electrical mechanical engineering In 1989 he left the UK bound for the USA He got a job working for Royal Caribbean cruise line as an electronics technician repairing electronic gaming equipment in the casino on board the ships

Years later Peter returned to the UK and approached B Sky B He got on their training course and qualified as a sky technician working for Sky all over the North West for 8 years Cobra installations (Skyrsquos business partner) then approached Peter and offered him a position as manager trainer Peter worked for Cobra for the next 5 years until he found out Spain was going to have problems with their English TV

He left the UK again to come to Spain to start his own satellite installation company However like many of us he got sidetracked and opened a bar in Via Park 2 Much to his regret the bar was not a liftestyle he wanted and Peter reverted back to satellite televisions

This is where PampN Television Services started PampN Television Services is a small company run by Peter with lots of help

and support from Nicky They own a home in Pilar de la Horadada They have been here for the past 5 years as a family with 2 teenage girls who love the Spanish lifestyle Both girls are fluent in Spanish and have Spanish boyfriends They are here to stay

When you telephone PampN Television Services you will be answered by an informed and friendly voice usually Nicky Whether you have questions about satellite or want to book a free site survey Nicky is there to help PampN Television Services is fully legal and registered in Spain

They offer a high class services from Mazarron to Orba and inland with over 18 years experience in the industry Their aftersales are second to none Their phone is always answered before during and AFTER installation as their previous customers will be happy to confirm

Give PampN Television Services a call for a free quote or just to inquire about Freesat systems on 966 116 856 or 622 448 381 Or email on pandntvserviceshotmailcom

PampN Television ServicesSince moving here to Spain it is quite possible

that your appreciation of caves will have altered a bit ndash probably previously you would never have dreamed of living in one let alone living in comfort in one Itrsquos hard to categorise caves in lsquoBiggestrsquo or lsquoDeepestrsquo or any other way so wersquove found a list of some of the lsquoMostrsquo caves in the world

ThE CAVE Of CRYSTALS - MExICOCueva de los Cristales contain the worldrsquos

largest known natural crystals Known as the lsquoSistine Chapel of Crystalsrsquo some of which form translucent beams of gypsum as long as 36 feet it is situated 950ft underground deep inside Naica Mountain Access is through the Naica mining complex which yields lead zinc copper silver and gold and zigzags for nearly half a mile

The Cave of Crystals itself is a horseshoe-shaped cavity in limestone rock about 30 feet wide and 90 feet long Formed by volcanic activity which about 26 million years ago created Naica mountain and filled it with high-temperature anhydrite gypsum When magma underneath the mountain cooled and the temperature dropped the anhydrite began to dissolve slowly enriching the waters with sulfate and calcium molecules which over millions of years have formed huge selenite gypsum crystals

fANTASTIC CAVE PIT ndash USAAt 586 feet deep this is the deepest known

cave pit in the continental US big enough to hold the Washington Monument which is 555feet

Drop a rock from the top and it will take almost 8 seconds for it to hit the bottom

MAjLIS AL jINN CAVE ndash OMANIn a remote area of the Selma Plateau in The

Sultanate of Oman you will find the worldrsquos second largest cave chamber discovered in 1983 by Don Davidson a geologist studying water resources in the Sultanate

A sad mystery surrounds Davidson It is presumed that he died some ten years later when he left Oman permanently and went hiking in the Andes He rented a car drove it to a trailhead left a note on it saying where he was going and was never seen again

Access to the cave is by rope through a hole in the ground The inner height is between 120 and 150 metres and the cave floor 300 by 200 metres ndash so the Great Pyramid of Ghiza in Egypt would fit almost exactly inside

dONGzhONG CAVE ndash ChINA

An aircraft hangar-sized natural cave carved out of a mountain over thousands of years by wind water and seismic shifts It is in a Miao village in Ziyun county southwest Chinarsquos Guizhou province and is the site of a primary school

Dozens of children attend the school which has desks set up inside and even a sports field

WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVE - NEW zEALANd

Situated on the North Island known for its population of the glowworms lsquorachnocampa luminosarsquo these busy little creatures spin a nest out of silk which they suspend from the ceiling of the cave A silicon strand is then lowered from the ceiling alongside hundreds of others Then the larva glows to attract prey so that the roof of a cave can look remarkably like the heavens at night

The ethereal blue light is the result of a chemical reaction taking place inside a special capsule in the larvarsquos tail Insects seem irresistibly drawn towards the source and then get trapped by the sticky lines Once stuck they stay stuck and are reeled slowly in to be consumed by their captors A hungry larva glows brighter than one which has just eaten

EISRIESENWELT ICE CAVES ndash AUSTRIA

Situated in the Tennengebirge Mountains near Salzburg these caves stretch for a remarkable 40 kilometres and are the largest Ice Caves known to man

Ice caves are very different from normal caves the light shining through the ice gives them a strange alien awe-inspiring aspect and it seems right to whisper not shout Only a small portion of the labyrinth is open to tourists but itrsquos enough to impress

CAVE Of ThE GhOST ndash VENEzUELACueva del Fantasma is so vast that two

helicopters can comfortably fly into it and land next to a towering waterfall which comes down one wall and forms a small pond at the floor

The cave also has its own special frog named Colostethus breweri after its discoverer Charles Brewer-Cariacuteas

wONdERSwORLd

of the

CavesCaves

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I KNOW THAT WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS IN THE LAST ISSUE BUT WE THINK ITrsquoS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE AGAIN

A substantive donation from Moneycorp the money exchange company has meant that the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Spain has been able to launch a property-marking scheme throughout much of the south-eastern coast of Spain

NHW has purchased the necessary equipment required to implement the scheme and supply the police and neighbourhood watch coordinators with this equipment

With the full backing of the Guardia Civil and Policia Local we hope law enforcement officers will be better equipped to trace the owners of stolen property whilst at the same time helping them to prosecute thieves by proving that items in their possession had been stolen

For more information on this scheme and Neighbourhood Watch in general visit the NHW website at wwwnhwinspaincom or telephone Geoff Salter (Membership) 966 669 142 James Herbert (President) 659 883 516 or Ray Marsh (Press) 966 763 258

DONrsquoT FORGETNHW Property Marking Scheme

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

The programme makers chose Jane as a perfect example of English people who are making a real effort to integrate with the Spanish community and encouraging others to do so too

It couldnrsquot have been a better day for the shooting as Jane had among other things the committee meeting of ADAPT in the morning and the weekly radio show ADAPTAMANIA in the afternoon

ADAPT is of course primarily an association for integration having ASOCIACION de ANGLOPARLANTES DE SAN PEDRO as the motto

The programme which will be transmitted later this month is to be called acuteDonrsquot call me Guiri which is a funny coincidence as this was the theme chosen by ADAPT for the carnival this year when members dressed up as acuteTypical Ex-patsrsquo this delighted the interviewer who was interested to see the photographs

At the end of the day Irsquom sure that the crew would have been quite tired after trying to keep

up with Jane and her busy schedule but integration with our Spanish friends is something that Jane is very passionate about they could not have found a better representative

The next meeting of ADAPT is at The Casino San Pedro on the 5th of September at 10am

ADAPTAMANIA Goes out on Radio Pinatar 879fm each Wednesday at 2pm Repeated on Sundays at 8pm

for more information please call Lorna on 968 334 137 or Enid on 966 746 662

AdAPT President Jane Cronin was a lsquoStar for a Day last week when a camera crew from Channel 7 followed her around

The ADAPT Singles Friendship Group had a very happy time at The English Folk Music Club where they were entertained by Smithy with his songs guitar and very funny banter The guest this time was Ian Bruce (also a bit of a comic) the very popular Scottish artist whose wonderful songs most of which were written by him were sung along to with great enthusiasm

After a really enjoyable summer evening with the very friendly Folk Club members ADAPT now have a few converts to the wonderful world of Folk Music

For more information on ADAPT events email enidwinskillgmailcom

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The SecreTS Of The SOilA drug discovered in the soil of a South Pacific

island may help to fight the ageing process research suggests

When US scientists treated old mice with rapamycin it extended their expected lifespan by up to 38

The findings raise the prospect of being able to slow down the ageing process in older people

However a UK expert warned against using the drug to try to extend lifespan as it can suppress immunity

Rapamycin was first discovered on Easter Island in the 1970s it is already used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and in stents implanted into patients to keep their coronary arteries open It is also being tested as a possible treatment for cancer

Researchers at three centres in Texas Michigan and Maine gave the drug to mice at an age equivalent to 60 in humans The mice were bred to mimic the genetic diversity and susceptibility to disease of humans as closely as possible Rapamycin extended the animalsrsquo expected lifespan by between 28 and 38

The researchers estimated that in human terms this would be greater than the predicted increase in extra years of life if both cancer and heart disease were prevented and cured

Researcher Dr Arlan Richardson said ldquoIrsquove been in ageing research for 35 years and there have been many so-called lsquoanti-ageingrsquo interventions over those years that were never successful I never thought we would find an anti-ageing pill for people in my lifetime however rapamycin shows a great deal of promise to do just thatrdquo

Rapamycin appears to have a similar effect to restricting food intake which has also been shown to boost longevity It targets a protein in cells called mTOR which controls many processes involved in metabolism and response to stress

Dr Lynne Cox an expert in ageing at the University of Oxford described the study as ldquoexcitingrdquo

She said ldquoIt is especially interesting that the drug was effective even when given to older mice as it would be much better to treat ageing in older people rather than using drugs long-term through liferdquo

However she added ldquoIn no way should anyone consider using this particular drug to try to extend their own lifespan as rapamycin suppresses immunity While the lab mice were protected from infection thatrsquos simply impossible in the human population What the study does is to highlight an important molecular pathway that new more specific drugs might be designed to work on Whether itrsquos a sensible thing to try to increase lifespan this way is another matter perhaps increasing health span rather than overall lifespan might be a better goalrdquo

The Modern World

The Modern World

but this summer has stretched our tolerance beyond its limits Our siesta time in the shade has been characterised by a manic semaphore of fly swatting whilst taking a dip involves swimming a chicane of thirsty wasps perched on the pool surface

in a spirit of desperation we went into El Jardin garden Centre seeking to purchase peace in the form of an enclosure Oh bliss Our eyes were met by a pergola with fly screen of exactly the dimensions that would fit the space available

in the blink of an eye we had bought it within hours it was delivered and then began the slightly more lengthy process of getting it put together however faint heart never won fair maiden nor erected pergolas so with neighbourly help and a short accidental dunk in the pool it stood white and magnificent ha You flies now get into that

Next on the list was a visit to the Armeria domingo not to purchase a wasp-shooting pistol but something even more deadly we walked out the proud possessors of a bespoke wasp trap and the assurance from the Spanish lady assistant that it would be effective

how right she was ndash within 24 hours we had trapped over 40 wasps i donlsquot know whether word has got around the wasp community that the biggs garden is now hazardous territory or whether we have managed to decimate the overall

wasp population of limaria but the result is that we now share the pool with the odd danger-loving wasp that considers itself immune from the lure of the trap

Now we can rest unpestered in our pergola palace and dip without fear of striped interlopers in our pool

Roll on those lazy hazy days of summerhellip

Best Buys of 2009

I can put my hand on my heart and say with honesty that I pride myself on my tolerance of all the creatures that inhabit this earth regardless of the number of their legs

By Jos Biggs

Share with us the lengths yoursquove gone to eliminate the flying

pests of Spain - editorsoltimescom

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Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day - depending on the situation of your house the hottest part of the day may not be the middle of the day The strength does not go out of the sun until the evenings at the moment

NEVER leave anyone - and especially pets - in a closed parked vehicle for any time at all

Check regularly on babies toddlers and the elderly

Rest whenever possible in shady areas amp avoid standing out in the sun give your bodyrsquos thermostat a have a chance to recover Sunburn affects your bodyrsquos ability to cool itself and causes a loss of body fluids apart from the pain and damage to the skin

Choose lightweight light-coloured loose-fitting clothingWhen you go outdoors protect yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed hat sunglasses with UV protection and put on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out Continue to reapply it during the time you are outside

Pace yourself if you are not accustomed to working or exercising in the heat start slowly and pick up the pace gradually If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath STOP Get into the coolest place possible and rest especially if you become lightheaded confused weak or faint

Your visitors will really feel the heat Arriving from the UK where 20 degrees is something to boast about suddenly they encounter a temperature some 10-20 degrees hotter Such a sudden change can take people by surprise especially as they will want to make the most of the sun and see all the sights in one go

Encourage your visitors to go gently with regard to sunbathing and take time to acclimatise

Prevention is better than cure where the sun is concerned so

wear sunscreenwear a hatwear sunglassesand drink plenty of fluids - we donrsquot mean beer or wine

But above all

ENjOY ThE WONdERFUl SUmmER hERE IN SPAIN

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This week you are going to begin the process of reinventing yourself as the person you want to be You will have the opportunity to try on some other lsquoyoursquosrsquo until you find one that fits Reinvention is not just for rock stars ndash we can all do it They say that life is an illusion So do as Christine Comaford-lynch suggests in her book ldquoRules for Renegadesrdquo and pick an empowering one

You will need to go back to the child who knew the fun and the power of lsquomake-believersquo Try out being the person you want to be Ask yourself

ldquowhat sort of home does this person haverdquo

ldquowhat does this person wearrdquo

ldquohow does heshe dress and carry themselvesrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe eat and drinkrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe do to keep fitrdquo (Sorry but if they are successful then they will do something to keep fit)

ldquohow does heshe react in different situationsrdquo

Really get under the skin of the lsquonewrsquo you Find out what makes this person tick it may help to cut out pictures from magazines illustrating the clothes accessories and lifestyle that the new you would have look at the pictures often and see if they would work for you

Find a way to try out aspects of the lifestyle you aspire to Test drive the car save up and eat dinner at one of those restaurants spend a week cooking those meals book an appointment to view that million euro house and change the way you wear your clothes

live the life as best you can within the limits of your current life

does it feel good

Could you get used to this

it has to work for you so only you can decide if it doesnrsquot feel right then try another lsquolifersquo Find your inner child and really have fun with this one

Sue Courtney is a Personal Success Coach amp Stylist if you would like more details of her coaching service and how it could help you please email her at suesuccessandimagecoachcouk

GOAL SETTING FOR SuccESS ndash PART 13

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coeliac disease - part 2

ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

You should also be aware that cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free foods and foods containing gluten are prepared together or served with the same utensils

If you have coeliac disease you may eat the following gluten-free foods

bull most dairy products such as cheese butter and milk

bull fruit

bull vegetables

bull meat and fish (although not breaded or marinated)

bull potatoes

bull rice

bull gluten-free flours including rice corn soy and potato

Immunisations

If you have coeliac disease it can cause your spleen to work less effectively making you more vulnerable to infection from certain germs Therefore you may need to have several immunisations including the flu (influenza) jab the HIB vaccine - which protects against blood poisoning pneumonia and HIB meningitis and the pneumococcal vaccine - which protects against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

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A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

ST SwiThinrsquoS DayST SwiThinrsquoS Day15th July

Itrsquos raining

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Removing Cat amp Dog Hairs

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Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

the colour of your upholstery That way no one will notice the

animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

comment on the paisley

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

A splashback needs to be at least 20cm high to guard against splashes but you can extend it up to meet the wall units and run it along the whole length of your worktop for a seamless finish If you want an even more streamlined look fit an upstand as well (a short panel in the same material as your worktop)

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Stainless Steel Often seen behind range cookers this material works well across the whole kitchen

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Glass Tough and easy to clean glass is a great material that will reflect light Therersquos a huge choice from clear or soft blue glass to very bright colours

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

Swimming Poo l SafetySwimming Poo l Safety

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no deedS no inSuranCe

No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

The contents of this report are for information purposes only It is not intended as a recommendation to trade or a solicitation for funds Currencies Direct cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages arising from any action taken following consideration of this information

boE leave QE measures unchanged

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

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(64)

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

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JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

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250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

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FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

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wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

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AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

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carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

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FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

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A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

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ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

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heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

horse riding

Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

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knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

locksmith24hr casaserve Locksmith new locks safes security grills window locks fitted Call 950 466 438 or 676 306 269 wwwcasaservecomLocksmith - Provides 24hr service HousesApartmentsCarsShops etc also lock fitting service Tel 666 949 213PhIL ThE PICk LOCkSmITh 24 hours Locked out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas and surrounding area Tel 697 243 181

mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

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AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

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Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

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AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

A1 SKY TELEVISION

SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

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Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

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Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

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For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

sparesrepair

Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

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mikes mobile mechanics All types of service repair and ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 842 974 mobile mechanic db Autos providing same service as garages or do you require a car checking before you buy it Tel 678 487 689 950 369 116

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and classifieds at

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

You can find us in front of AS Auto Shine

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Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

NOW250cc Water Cooled Quad 2899euro125cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1899euro125cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1599euro125cc Motocross 1599euro125cc Scooters (3 models) 1099euro50cc 2 Stroke Scooter 799euro400cc Water Cooled Quad 4999euro200cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1999euro250cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1999euro

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1 year old Low km Guarantee up to 12 months from 799euro

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We collect your bike for repair or service local FrEE

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now slashedunbeatable

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OPENiNG HOUrSMon ~ Fri 9am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 2pm

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UrGENTLY WaNTED FOr CaSH YOUR 2000 ONWARDS 5 DOOR HATCHBACKS

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We are always buying vehicles low kms examples are preferable with service history

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NEED HELP SELLING YOUR CARAsk about our Sale or Return

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PER HOUR

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2005 KIA Cerato 20

Petrol 5 door hatchback in light blue one lady owner 48000 kms alloys top of range full history terrific value euro6995

2004 Honda CRV

2 litre petrol 4x4 in grey with matching interior 50000kms one owner from new full history euro11995

2006 Opel Meriva

14 petrol Enjoy 62000kms one owner in dark blue superb condition euro8995

2007 Renault Scenic

Dynamique 16 petrol top of range 20000kms in champagne scotch guarded with warranty euro7995

2000 Smart Car

Smart Passion Pulse Air-con usual extras locally owned euro2995

We will beat any genuine written quotation by a minimum of 100euro

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Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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NEWS UPDATENEWS UPDATENEWS UPDATE

A drive to encourage more men in England to become primary school teachers will be launched later

The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) says it has seen a 30 rise in inquiries from men but still four out of five applicants are women

At classroom events across England teachers will try to persuade men they can have a future in the profession Supporters say boys in particular would benefit from having more male role models in the classroom

A growing interest in teaching among men has been partly attributed to the recession and rising unemployment in more traditional male sectors

But despite some progress just over one in 10 primary school teachers is male

The TDArsquos chief executive Graham Holley says the campaign is not intended to be anti-women but aims to achieve a better mix of role models in primary schools A survey of 1000 men carried out for the BBC last year suggested that boys would benefit if there were more male teachers

The adults questioned said that as children they would have worked harder if instructed by men and would have been more likely to go to a male teacher for help with problems like bullying

Bid To Get More Men Into Teaching

Couples should have a compulsory three-month ldquocooling offrdquo period before they can start divorce proceedings a Conservative think tank will recommend

A report commissioned by ex-Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith will also propose a network of family relationship centres to advise before and during marriage

Mr Duncan Smith said research suggested young people had ldquoincredibly high expectationsrdquo of marriage

He added that the idea of compromise by couples ldquoseems to have disappearedrdquo

The report entitled Every Family Matters urges that estranged husbands and wives should be required by law to undergo a

three-month period before launching divorce proceedings to reflect on their marriage and examine the possibility of reconciliation It suggests a range of measures to reform family law and ldquosave saveable marriagesrdquo including tax breaks to promote marriage and reversing Labour proposals to offer rights to unmarried cohabiting couples

Additionally the document calls on the government to follow the example of an Australian programme which sends couples to relationship counselling centres Would-be married couples should receive ldquostrong encouragementrdquo to attend classes it adds stopping short of calling for such courses to be compulsory

Divorce lsquoCool-Off rsquo Period Urged

The firm set up to manage taxpayer stakes in nationalised banks has said it will be ldquochallengingrdquo to return the investments to the private sector

UK Financial Investments (UKFI) was set up to manage a 70 stake in Royal Bank of Scotland and a 433 holding in Lloyds Banking Group

BBC business editor Robert Peston said these stakes were worth about pound60bn

UKFI said the stakes currently showed a paper loss of pound109bn and it would take time to sell the shareholdings

UKFI which has reiterated that it will operate at arms length from the government said it would maximise the value of the investments for the taxpayer

It also said it would not interfere in the day-to-day running of the banks but engage strongly on strategic issues

ldquoEvery UK household will have more than pound3000 invested in shares in RBS and Lloydsrdquo said John Kingman UKFI chief executive

ldquoToday UKFI is setting out our strategy to deliver on the tasks we have been given maximising the value of these investments for the taxpayer and returning the banks as strengthened institutions to full private ownership over timerdquo

lsquoChallengersquo To SellBank Stakes

A public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian in British military custody six years ago has opened

Baha Mousa 26 died while being held by soldiers from the former Queenrsquos Lancashire Regiment after his arrest at a Basra hotel with nine other Iraqis

In 2007 a UK soldier was jailed for inhumane treatment and the Ministry of Defence has paid pound28m in compensation

The inquiry led by Sir William Gage is to focus on the death detaineesrsquo treatment and British army methods

The opening statement by Gerard Elias QC

counsel to the inquiry is expected to take two weeks and the entire inquiry about a year

It will be divided into four modules which will examine the history of ldquoconditioningrdquo techniques like hooding used by UK troops while questioning prisoners from Northern Ireland in the early 1970s to the invasion of Iraq in March 2003 What happened to Mr Mousa and other Iraqi detainees Training and the chain of command amp events since 2003 and any recommendations for the future

Mr Mousa was arrested at the Haitham Hotel in Basra where he worked as a receptionist on 14 September 2003

British soldiers looking for weapons found assault rifles pistols and suspected bomb-making equipment

Hotel staff insisted the weapons were used for security but Mr Mousa and nine other Iraqi civilians were taken to a detention centre under suspicion of being insurgents

Two days later Mr Mousa was dead A post-mortem examination showed he suffered asphyxiation and had at least 93 injuries to his body including fractured ribs and a broken nose

After an initial investigation by the Royal Military Police a six-month court martial followed with seven soldiers facing war crimes charges relating to Mr Mousarsquos death

In April 2007 all but one were cleared on all counts at Bulford Camp in Wiltshire but Cpl Donald Payne 36 was jailed for a year and dismissed from the Army

Inquiry Opens Into Iraqirsquos Death

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women spend almost a year of their lives deciding what to wear according to a new study

Choosing outfits for work nights out dinner parties holidays and other activities means the average female will spend 287 days rifling through their wardrobe

Clothes retailer matalan compiled the results after polling 2491 women A spokesman said ldquowhat you wear has a direct impact on how you feel about yourself and it is important a woman feels exceptional in her outfit whatever the occasion your clothes portray an image and we understand this is fundamentally important to womenrdquo

The study which was based on the adult years from the age of 16 to 60 found most women spend around 20 minutes deciding what to wear before hitting the town on a weekend night

week nights out can take up to 20 minutes a time too deciding on what clothes to take on holiday uses up to 52 minutes each time

while on holiday ten minutes a morning will be taken up trying to find an acceptable outfit with another ten minutes spent picking evening clothes

On top of that dinner parties Christmas parties and black tie events - at around 36 minutes a time six times a year - adds up to three and a half days

The study also found on average women will try on two outfits each morning before coming to a final decision And one in two women spends 15 minutes the night before work working out what to wear

A Clothes Crisis

holidaymakers were saved from an eight-hour flight delay after a fault on their plane was fixed by a passenger

The man was on board a Thomas Cook flight from menorca to glasgow when the captain announced the technical fault

Passengers were told an engineer would have to be flown out from manchester to fix the problem taking up to eight hours it was then that the passenger identified himself to cabin staff as a qualified engineer and offered to help he managed to resolve the problem and the plane took off landing in glasgow 35 minutes late

A Thomas Cook spokeswoman said the company checked the manrsquos licence and ensure he was qualified to work on the boeing 757-200

holidaymaker Keith lomax 62 from Stirling said the man who wishes to remain anonymous got a round of applause when he got back on the plane ldquoif he hadnrsquot managed to fix the problem we could have been delayed for six to eight hours and there were a lot of young families on board so he was the herordquo he said

The spokeswoman said ldquowe are very grateful to the man as it meant the delay was very short when it could have been a lot longerrdquo

Passenger Fixes Plane

Chitty Not Welcome

Chitty Chitty bang bang has been banned from a lord mayorrsquos procession - for not having a moT

Thousands of people were looking forward to seeing the famous movie car in Norwich

but police said they would not bend the rules - even though the road will be closed for the parade

Police spokesman harry mitchell said ldquoOur priority is the safety of the public and we cannot make exceptionsrdquo

helen Selleck the city councilrsquos events manager said ldquoAlthough the road is closed for the procession it is still classed as a public highway and the dVlA is clear that all vehicles in the procession need to be fully coveredrdquo

The car was due to be displayed by Norwichrsquos

Theatre Royal Spokesman John bultitude said ldquowe are very disappointed Chitty will not be seen on the streetsrdquo

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snaps of everything h a p p e n i n g a r o u n d w h o e v e r is wearing them

US researchers have made smart fabric that can detect the wavelength and direction of light falling on it

The research team has found a way to accurately place sensors in each fibre and co-ordinate the electrical signals they send when light falls on them The results were a step towards ldquoambient light imaging fabricsrdquo said the researchers

Led by Dr Yoel Fink from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology the researchers have extended earlier work that placed sensors in relatively large polymer fibres

Dr Fink and colleagues found a way to stretch the 25mm strands of polymer into much thinner fibres while maintaining the relative

positions of the sensors This earlier work has led to the creation of very long and flexible light and

temperature sensors that may find a

role in smart fabrics for

soldiers or those working in hostile environments

In their latest work these thinner strands were woven into a 01m square section of fabric The careful creation of the fibres and positioning of the light-sensitive elements meant that the team knew which signals were being sent by which sensors

This enabled the team to reconstruct albeit crudely an image projected onto the small square of fabric The researchers said their work was an ldquoimportant steprdquo towards finding ways to get many nanoscale devices working together

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This is a little bit of history about Peter and PampN television services

Peter originates from Liverpool and has a background in electrical mechanical engineering In 1989 he left the UK bound for the USA He got a job working for Royal Caribbean cruise line as an electronics technician repairing electronic gaming equipment in the casino on board the ships

Years later Peter returned to the UK and approached B Sky B He got on their training course and qualified as a sky technician working for Sky all over the North West for 8 years Cobra installations (Skyrsquos business partner) then approached Peter and offered him a position as manager trainer Peter worked for Cobra for the next 5 years until he found out Spain was going to have problems with their English TV

He left the UK again to come to Spain to start his own satellite installation company However like many of us he got sidetracked and opened a bar in Via Park 2 Much to his regret the bar was not a liftestyle he wanted and Peter reverted back to satellite televisions

This is where PampN Television Services started PampN Television Services is a small company run by Peter with lots of help

and support from Nicky They own a home in Pilar de la Horadada They have been here for the past 5 years as a family with 2 teenage girls who love the Spanish lifestyle Both girls are fluent in Spanish and have Spanish boyfriends They are here to stay

When you telephone PampN Television Services you will be answered by an informed and friendly voice usually Nicky Whether you have questions about satellite or want to book a free site survey Nicky is there to help PampN Television Services is fully legal and registered in Spain

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PampN Television ServicesSince moving here to Spain it is quite possible

that your appreciation of caves will have altered a bit ndash probably previously you would never have dreamed of living in one let alone living in comfort in one Itrsquos hard to categorise caves in lsquoBiggestrsquo or lsquoDeepestrsquo or any other way so wersquove found a list of some of the lsquoMostrsquo caves in the world

ThE CAVE Of CRYSTALS - MExICOCueva de los Cristales contain the worldrsquos

largest known natural crystals Known as the lsquoSistine Chapel of Crystalsrsquo some of which form translucent beams of gypsum as long as 36 feet it is situated 950ft underground deep inside Naica Mountain Access is through the Naica mining complex which yields lead zinc copper silver and gold and zigzags for nearly half a mile

The Cave of Crystals itself is a horseshoe-shaped cavity in limestone rock about 30 feet wide and 90 feet long Formed by volcanic activity which about 26 million years ago created Naica mountain and filled it with high-temperature anhydrite gypsum When magma underneath the mountain cooled and the temperature dropped the anhydrite began to dissolve slowly enriching the waters with sulfate and calcium molecules which over millions of years have formed huge selenite gypsum crystals

fANTASTIC CAVE PIT ndash USAAt 586 feet deep this is the deepest known

cave pit in the continental US big enough to hold the Washington Monument which is 555feet

Drop a rock from the top and it will take almost 8 seconds for it to hit the bottom

MAjLIS AL jINN CAVE ndash OMANIn a remote area of the Selma Plateau in The

Sultanate of Oman you will find the worldrsquos second largest cave chamber discovered in 1983 by Don Davidson a geologist studying water resources in the Sultanate

A sad mystery surrounds Davidson It is presumed that he died some ten years later when he left Oman permanently and went hiking in the Andes He rented a car drove it to a trailhead left a note on it saying where he was going and was never seen again

Access to the cave is by rope through a hole in the ground The inner height is between 120 and 150 metres and the cave floor 300 by 200 metres ndash so the Great Pyramid of Ghiza in Egypt would fit almost exactly inside

dONGzhONG CAVE ndash ChINA

An aircraft hangar-sized natural cave carved out of a mountain over thousands of years by wind water and seismic shifts It is in a Miao village in Ziyun county southwest Chinarsquos Guizhou province and is the site of a primary school

Dozens of children attend the school which has desks set up inside and even a sports field

WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVE - NEW zEALANd

Situated on the North Island known for its population of the glowworms lsquorachnocampa luminosarsquo these busy little creatures spin a nest out of silk which they suspend from the ceiling of the cave A silicon strand is then lowered from the ceiling alongside hundreds of others Then the larva glows to attract prey so that the roof of a cave can look remarkably like the heavens at night

The ethereal blue light is the result of a chemical reaction taking place inside a special capsule in the larvarsquos tail Insects seem irresistibly drawn towards the source and then get trapped by the sticky lines Once stuck they stay stuck and are reeled slowly in to be consumed by their captors A hungry larva glows brighter than one which has just eaten

EISRIESENWELT ICE CAVES ndash AUSTRIA

Situated in the Tennengebirge Mountains near Salzburg these caves stretch for a remarkable 40 kilometres and are the largest Ice Caves known to man

Ice caves are very different from normal caves the light shining through the ice gives them a strange alien awe-inspiring aspect and it seems right to whisper not shout Only a small portion of the labyrinth is open to tourists but itrsquos enough to impress

CAVE Of ThE GhOST ndash VENEzUELACueva del Fantasma is so vast that two

helicopters can comfortably fly into it and land next to a towering waterfall which comes down one wall and forms a small pond at the floor

The cave also has its own special frog named Colostethus breweri after its discoverer Charles Brewer-Cariacuteas

wONdERSwORLd

of the

CavesCaves

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I KNOW THAT WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS IN THE LAST ISSUE BUT WE THINK ITrsquoS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE AGAIN

A substantive donation from Moneycorp the money exchange company has meant that the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Spain has been able to launch a property-marking scheme throughout much of the south-eastern coast of Spain

NHW has purchased the necessary equipment required to implement the scheme and supply the police and neighbourhood watch coordinators with this equipment

With the full backing of the Guardia Civil and Policia Local we hope law enforcement officers will be better equipped to trace the owners of stolen property whilst at the same time helping them to prosecute thieves by proving that items in their possession had been stolen

For more information on this scheme and Neighbourhood Watch in general visit the NHW website at wwwnhwinspaincom or telephone Geoff Salter (Membership) 966 669 142 James Herbert (President) 659 883 516 or Ray Marsh (Press) 966 763 258

DONrsquoT FORGETNHW Property Marking Scheme

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

The programme makers chose Jane as a perfect example of English people who are making a real effort to integrate with the Spanish community and encouraging others to do so too

It couldnrsquot have been a better day for the shooting as Jane had among other things the committee meeting of ADAPT in the morning and the weekly radio show ADAPTAMANIA in the afternoon

ADAPT is of course primarily an association for integration having ASOCIACION de ANGLOPARLANTES DE SAN PEDRO as the motto

The programme which will be transmitted later this month is to be called acuteDonrsquot call me Guiri which is a funny coincidence as this was the theme chosen by ADAPT for the carnival this year when members dressed up as acuteTypical Ex-patsrsquo this delighted the interviewer who was interested to see the photographs

At the end of the day Irsquom sure that the crew would have been quite tired after trying to keep

up with Jane and her busy schedule but integration with our Spanish friends is something that Jane is very passionate about they could not have found a better representative

The next meeting of ADAPT is at The Casino San Pedro on the 5th of September at 10am

ADAPTAMANIA Goes out on Radio Pinatar 879fm each Wednesday at 2pm Repeated on Sundays at 8pm

for more information please call Lorna on 968 334 137 or Enid on 966 746 662

AdAPT President Jane Cronin was a lsquoStar for a Day last week when a camera crew from Channel 7 followed her around

The ADAPT Singles Friendship Group had a very happy time at The English Folk Music Club where they were entertained by Smithy with his songs guitar and very funny banter The guest this time was Ian Bruce (also a bit of a comic) the very popular Scottish artist whose wonderful songs most of which were written by him were sung along to with great enthusiasm

After a really enjoyable summer evening with the very friendly Folk Club members ADAPT now have a few converts to the wonderful world of Folk Music

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The SecreTS Of The SOilA drug discovered in the soil of a South Pacific

island may help to fight the ageing process research suggests

When US scientists treated old mice with rapamycin it extended their expected lifespan by up to 38

The findings raise the prospect of being able to slow down the ageing process in older people

However a UK expert warned against using the drug to try to extend lifespan as it can suppress immunity

Rapamycin was first discovered on Easter Island in the 1970s it is already used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and in stents implanted into patients to keep their coronary arteries open It is also being tested as a possible treatment for cancer

Researchers at three centres in Texas Michigan and Maine gave the drug to mice at an age equivalent to 60 in humans The mice were bred to mimic the genetic diversity and susceptibility to disease of humans as closely as possible Rapamycin extended the animalsrsquo expected lifespan by between 28 and 38

The researchers estimated that in human terms this would be greater than the predicted increase in extra years of life if both cancer and heart disease were prevented and cured

Researcher Dr Arlan Richardson said ldquoIrsquove been in ageing research for 35 years and there have been many so-called lsquoanti-ageingrsquo interventions over those years that were never successful I never thought we would find an anti-ageing pill for people in my lifetime however rapamycin shows a great deal of promise to do just thatrdquo

Rapamycin appears to have a similar effect to restricting food intake which has also been shown to boost longevity It targets a protein in cells called mTOR which controls many processes involved in metabolism and response to stress

Dr Lynne Cox an expert in ageing at the University of Oxford described the study as ldquoexcitingrdquo

She said ldquoIt is especially interesting that the drug was effective even when given to older mice as it would be much better to treat ageing in older people rather than using drugs long-term through liferdquo

However she added ldquoIn no way should anyone consider using this particular drug to try to extend their own lifespan as rapamycin suppresses immunity While the lab mice were protected from infection thatrsquos simply impossible in the human population What the study does is to highlight an important molecular pathway that new more specific drugs might be designed to work on Whether itrsquos a sensible thing to try to increase lifespan this way is another matter perhaps increasing health span rather than overall lifespan might be a better goalrdquo

The Modern World

The Modern World

but this summer has stretched our tolerance beyond its limits Our siesta time in the shade has been characterised by a manic semaphore of fly swatting whilst taking a dip involves swimming a chicane of thirsty wasps perched on the pool surface

in a spirit of desperation we went into El Jardin garden Centre seeking to purchase peace in the form of an enclosure Oh bliss Our eyes were met by a pergola with fly screen of exactly the dimensions that would fit the space available

in the blink of an eye we had bought it within hours it was delivered and then began the slightly more lengthy process of getting it put together however faint heart never won fair maiden nor erected pergolas so with neighbourly help and a short accidental dunk in the pool it stood white and magnificent ha You flies now get into that

Next on the list was a visit to the Armeria domingo not to purchase a wasp-shooting pistol but something even more deadly we walked out the proud possessors of a bespoke wasp trap and the assurance from the Spanish lady assistant that it would be effective

how right she was ndash within 24 hours we had trapped over 40 wasps i donlsquot know whether word has got around the wasp community that the biggs garden is now hazardous territory or whether we have managed to decimate the overall

wasp population of limaria but the result is that we now share the pool with the odd danger-loving wasp that considers itself immune from the lure of the trap

Now we can rest unpestered in our pergola palace and dip without fear of striped interlopers in our pool

Roll on those lazy hazy days of summerhellip

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I can put my hand on my heart and say with honesty that I pride myself on my tolerance of all the creatures that inhabit this earth regardless of the number of their legs

By Jos Biggs

Share with us the lengths yoursquove gone to eliminate the flying

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Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day - depending on the situation of your house the hottest part of the day may not be the middle of the day The strength does not go out of the sun until the evenings at the moment

NEVER leave anyone - and especially pets - in a closed parked vehicle for any time at all

Check regularly on babies toddlers and the elderly

Rest whenever possible in shady areas amp avoid standing out in the sun give your bodyrsquos thermostat a have a chance to recover Sunburn affects your bodyrsquos ability to cool itself and causes a loss of body fluids apart from the pain and damage to the skin

Choose lightweight light-coloured loose-fitting clothingWhen you go outdoors protect yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed hat sunglasses with UV protection and put on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out Continue to reapply it during the time you are outside

Pace yourself if you are not accustomed to working or exercising in the heat start slowly and pick up the pace gradually If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath STOP Get into the coolest place possible and rest especially if you become lightheaded confused weak or faint

Your visitors will really feel the heat Arriving from the UK where 20 degrees is something to boast about suddenly they encounter a temperature some 10-20 degrees hotter Such a sudden change can take people by surprise especially as they will want to make the most of the sun and see all the sights in one go

Encourage your visitors to go gently with regard to sunbathing and take time to acclimatise

Prevention is better than cure where the sun is concerned so

wear sunscreenwear a hatwear sunglassesand drink plenty of fluids - we donrsquot mean beer or wine

But above all

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This week you are going to begin the process of reinventing yourself as the person you want to be You will have the opportunity to try on some other lsquoyoursquosrsquo until you find one that fits Reinvention is not just for rock stars ndash we can all do it They say that life is an illusion So do as Christine Comaford-lynch suggests in her book ldquoRules for Renegadesrdquo and pick an empowering one

You will need to go back to the child who knew the fun and the power of lsquomake-believersquo Try out being the person you want to be Ask yourself

ldquowhat sort of home does this person haverdquo

ldquowhat does this person wearrdquo

ldquohow does heshe dress and carry themselvesrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe eat and drinkrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe do to keep fitrdquo (Sorry but if they are successful then they will do something to keep fit)

ldquohow does heshe react in different situationsrdquo

Really get under the skin of the lsquonewrsquo you Find out what makes this person tick it may help to cut out pictures from magazines illustrating the clothes accessories and lifestyle that the new you would have look at the pictures often and see if they would work for you

Find a way to try out aspects of the lifestyle you aspire to Test drive the car save up and eat dinner at one of those restaurants spend a week cooking those meals book an appointment to view that million euro house and change the way you wear your clothes

live the life as best you can within the limits of your current life

does it feel good

Could you get used to this

it has to work for you so only you can decide if it doesnrsquot feel right then try another lsquolifersquo Find your inner child and really have fun with this one

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GOAL SETTING FOR SuccESS ndash PART 13

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coeliac disease - part 2

ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

You should also be aware that cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free foods and foods containing gluten are prepared together or served with the same utensils

If you have coeliac disease you may eat the following gluten-free foods

bull most dairy products such as cheese butter and milk

bull fruit

bull vegetables

bull meat and fish (although not breaded or marinated)

bull potatoes

bull rice

bull gluten-free flours including rice corn soy and potato

Immunisations

If you have coeliac disease it can cause your spleen to work less effectively making you more vulnerable to infection from certain germs Therefore you may need to have several immunisations including the flu (influenza) jab the HIB vaccine - which protects against blood poisoning pneumonia and HIB meningitis and the pneumococcal vaccine - which protects against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

luxury that can transform your day-to-day life and ensure you get the very best nightrsquos sleep

Follow our bed linen guide and be inspired

A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

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Removing Cat amp Dog Hairs

Unsightly animal hairs around the house can be a bit of a problem

One thing you can do is buy a dedicated catdog hair remover - itrsquos basically a

roller with sticky paper wrapped round it sticky side out

However a much cheaper alternative is to just wrap sticky tape around your

hand (sticky side out) and press on to the lsquohairyrsquo area to remove the hairs

Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

the colour of your upholstery That way no one will notice the

animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

comment on the paisley

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

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Stainless Steel Often seen behind range cookers this material works well across the whole kitchen

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

The contents of this report are for information purposes only It is not intended as a recommendation to trade or a solicitation for funds Currencies Direct cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages arising from any action taken following consideration of this information

boE leave QE measures unchanged

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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ThE hOME MAdE WASP TRAPYOU WILL NEEd

bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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bull Yours or your pets portrait available

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Telephone for prices amp details of vaccinations required for stay

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

Jenny louise hayes clinicavetpuertomazarrontelefonicanet

general Enquiries 968 138 081

mobile (+34) 608 466 553

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medium they are in need of loving homes

if you are interested in either of these dogs or would like to see

the other dogs that need homing please call 663 762 642

wwwalboxdogrescuecom

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

Summer Fruits Summer Fruits

From the Urgencias Albox go straight over the crossroads towards La hortichuela take sharp bend to right amp follow road for 20 yards where you will find Sopranos7pm

Call Vic 620 166 719 or Brian 657 443 791 Old Divas Bar La hortichuela aljambra

MondAy ~ Poker night 8pmWednesdAy ~ Quiz night 830pm start

FrIdAy ~ Fish and chips served from 2pmsAturdAy ~ regular Live entertainment from 830pm - latesundAy ~ carvery 130pm - 5pm (Bar open 12 noon - late)

smooth radio roadshow 3rd FridaY in everY month

Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

Bar oPen daiLY 12 noon - LaterestaUrant oPen 2Pm - 9Pm

5 amp 10oz steaks and Gammon steaks availableassorted homemade desserts available

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

The Sunburnt ArmsThe all round entertainment bar

Tel 678 248 788MOn - fRI 6pM - LATE SAT amp Sun 1pM - LATE Email the_sunburnt_armsyahoocouk

SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

(350euro extra) all served with 5 veg amp all the extras

PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

Marie Rose Sauce Beef Salad with Mustard Mayo Cheese Salad Chicken

Salad with Mango Mayo - ALL 5euro

follow directions to ITv until you pickup signs for the sunbuRnT ARMs

from 8pm

Tuesday

from 8pm

Thursday

Every Wednesday 2 Courses for 5euro

InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

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15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

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instructions (7)

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them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

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6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

plenonsecuritasdirectes

To Advertise in Sol Classifiedstelephone 950 430 820 oremail salessoltimescom

Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 33SOLtimes JULY 2009

by email salessoltimescom in person avda 28 febrero 54 albox mon-thurs 10-5 friday 10-4payment visa amp cheques made payable to roc publishing sl (min 10 euros per transaction on cheques or visa)

by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

34 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

SHout about your buSineSSTO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FROM AS LITTLE AS 20euro a wEEK AND BE SEEN

BY OVER 22500 rEadErs Call 950 430 820 or email salessoltimescom

Coastal MosquitosMosquito Screens for Windows amp Doors

For a free estimate call us on 610 000 700AWnIngSSHOWER ScREEnS

REpLAcEMEnT WIndOW And

dOORSPlisse retracting screens ideal for all types of door

openings

Enclosures ConservatoriesConvert your patio area into a sunroom or a mosquito free

area with glass or mesh

bull BUILdING WORKbull GARdEN CLEARING amp MAINTENANCE

bull PONdS

TEam OF TwO haRD wORKinG STROnG LaDS aVaiLaBLE FOR aLL TyPES OF

call 647 379 795

ReaSonable RateS RefeRenceS available

JampK ConStruCtionall aSPeCtS oF

builDinG unDertaKenSpecialists in Carpentry

reforms and new buildsSwimming Pools and Kitchens

For Free eStiMateSamp advice please call

666 194 885 or Evenings 950 952 942

70 yearS oF quality ServiCe

Tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet Email solshadersgmailcom

domestic amp commercial supplied amp fitted many colours amp styles all areas covered free quotations signwriting service for commercial

SHADING SPAIN WITH

P R O T E C T I O N F R O M T H E S U N

SaLEnOw On

AWNINGS - FLY SCREENS - INTERNAL BLINDS

ARMADILLO Building Work Extensions Patios amp Tiling Painting amp Decorating

Mosquito Blinds Security Grilles Shower Cubicles Plumbing Work

Call Mick on 950 528 128 or 663 303 350

QUALIFIEd ELECTRICIAN

Tel 670 309 878

Installations RewiringRepairs lights amp Fans FittedEmergency Callout Available

City amp Guilds and spanish Qualifications

Telephone 950 064 781 (5pm to 10pm) Mobile Mark 671 220 162

email poolmedicshotmailcom wwwpoolmedicses

s w i m m i n g p o o l e n g i n e e r s

MUlTIFUNCTIONAl 200g CHlORINE TABlETS 5KG - ONly 1750euro

Fully Legal amp RegisteredSPECIAl OFFER Complete sand change

labour amp sand media ONly 99euroFULL 8x4 POOL CLEAN ONLY 13euro POOL LEAkAgE SPECIALISTS

BabybasicsbAby EQUIPmENT hIREBirth to 5 yearsTravel cot car seat door gates bottle sterilizers baby walkers etcShort term or long term hirefREE dELIvERy amp nO dEpOSIT

Call jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579 baby basicslycoscom

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ldquoDID YOU KNOw SOL TIMES HAS OVER 450 DISTRIBUTION POINTSrdquo

Sol Times Newspapers is distributed every week to over 450 drop off points including shops garages supermarkets pubs restaurants and other businesses throughout Almeria and Murcia conurbation Listed below are just some of the towns villages and outlets that stock our paper each week

ShOUT

bLANCA~ CAMPO VERDE~ PILAR DE

HORADADA~ CABO ROIG~ LOS BALCONES~ LA ZENIA~ VILLA MARTIN~ PLAYA FLAMENCA

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Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 35SOLtimes JULY 2009

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSAny item for sale UNDER 300euro is FREE to advertise here

call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

soltimescom

FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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women spend almost a year of their lives deciding what to wear according to a new study

Choosing outfits for work nights out dinner parties holidays and other activities means the average female will spend 287 days rifling through their wardrobe

Clothes retailer matalan compiled the results after polling 2491 women A spokesman said ldquowhat you wear has a direct impact on how you feel about yourself and it is important a woman feels exceptional in her outfit whatever the occasion your clothes portray an image and we understand this is fundamentally important to womenrdquo

The study which was based on the adult years from the age of 16 to 60 found most women spend around 20 minutes deciding what to wear before hitting the town on a weekend night

week nights out can take up to 20 minutes a time too deciding on what clothes to take on holiday uses up to 52 minutes each time

while on holiday ten minutes a morning will be taken up trying to find an acceptable outfit with another ten minutes spent picking evening clothes

On top of that dinner parties Christmas parties and black tie events - at around 36 minutes a time six times a year - adds up to three and a half days

The study also found on average women will try on two outfits each morning before coming to a final decision And one in two women spends 15 minutes the night before work working out what to wear

A Clothes Crisis

holidaymakers were saved from an eight-hour flight delay after a fault on their plane was fixed by a passenger

The man was on board a Thomas Cook flight from menorca to glasgow when the captain announced the technical fault

Passengers were told an engineer would have to be flown out from manchester to fix the problem taking up to eight hours it was then that the passenger identified himself to cabin staff as a qualified engineer and offered to help he managed to resolve the problem and the plane took off landing in glasgow 35 minutes late

A Thomas Cook spokeswoman said the company checked the manrsquos licence and ensure he was qualified to work on the boeing 757-200

holidaymaker Keith lomax 62 from Stirling said the man who wishes to remain anonymous got a round of applause when he got back on the plane ldquoif he hadnrsquot managed to fix the problem we could have been delayed for six to eight hours and there were a lot of young families on board so he was the herordquo he said

The spokeswoman said ldquowe are very grateful to the man as it meant the delay was very short when it could have been a lot longerrdquo

Passenger Fixes Plane

Chitty Not Welcome

Chitty Chitty bang bang has been banned from a lord mayorrsquos procession - for not having a moT

Thousands of people were looking forward to seeing the famous movie car in Norwich

but police said they would not bend the rules - even though the road will be closed for the parade

Police spokesman harry mitchell said ldquoOur priority is the safety of the public and we cannot make exceptionsrdquo

helen Selleck the city councilrsquos events manager said ldquoAlthough the road is closed for the procession it is still classed as a public highway and the dVlA is clear that all vehicles in the procession need to be fully coveredrdquo

The car was due to be displayed by Norwichrsquos

Theatre Royal Spokesman John bultitude said ldquowe are very disappointed Chitty will not be seen on the streetsrdquo

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Smart clotheS couldtake photoSClothes could one day take

snaps of everything h a p p e n i n g a r o u n d w h o e v e r is wearing them

US researchers have made smart fabric that can detect the wavelength and direction of light falling on it

The research team has found a way to accurately place sensors in each fibre and co-ordinate the electrical signals they send when light falls on them The results were a step towards ldquoambient light imaging fabricsrdquo said the researchers

Led by Dr Yoel Fink from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology the researchers have extended earlier work that placed sensors in relatively large polymer fibres

Dr Fink and colleagues found a way to stretch the 25mm strands of polymer into much thinner fibres while maintaining the relative

positions of the sensors This earlier work has led to the creation of very long and flexible light and

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role in smart fabrics for

soldiers or those working in hostile environments

In their latest work these thinner strands were woven into a 01m square section of fabric The careful creation of the fibres and positioning of the light-sensitive elements meant that the team knew which signals were being sent by which sensors

This enabled the team to reconstruct albeit crudely an image projected onto the small square of fabric The researchers said their work was an ldquoimportant steprdquo towards finding ways to get many nanoscale devices working together

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PETER SAVAgEOffIcIAL TEcHnIcIAn

This is a little bit of history about Peter and PampN television services

Peter originates from Liverpool and has a background in electrical mechanical engineering In 1989 he left the UK bound for the USA He got a job working for Royal Caribbean cruise line as an electronics technician repairing electronic gaming equipment in the casino on board the ships

Years later Peter returned to the UK and approached B Sky B He got on their training course and qualified as a sky technician working for Sky all over the North West for 8 years Cobra installations (Skyrsquos business partner) then approached Peter and offered him a position as manager trainer Peter worked for Cobra for the next 5 years until he found out Spain was going to have problems with their English TV

He left the UK again to come to Spain to start his own satellite installation company However like many of us he got sidetracked and opened a bar in Via Park 2 Much to his regret the bar was not a liftestyle he wanted and Peter reverted back to satellite televisions

This is where PampN Television Services started PampN Television Services is a small company run by Peter with lots of help

and support from Nicky They own a home in Pilar de la Horadada They have been here for the past 5 years as a family with 2 teenage girls who love the Spanish lifestyle Both girls are fluent in Spanish and have Spanish boyfriends They are here to stay

When you telephone PampN Television Services you will be answered by an informed and friendly voice usually Nicky Whether you have questions about satellite or want to book a free site survey Nicky is there to help PampN Television Services is fully legal and registered in Spain

They offer a high class services from Mazarron to Orba and inland with over 18 years experience in the industry Their aftersales are second to none Their phone is always answered before during and AFTER installation as their previous customers will be happy to confirm

Give PampN Television Services a call for a free quote or just to inquire about Freesat systems on 966 116 856 or 622 448 381 Or email on pandntvserviceshotmailcom

PampN Television ServicesSince moving here to Spain it is quite possible

that your appreciation of caves will have altered a bit ndash probably previously you would never have dreamed of living in one let alone living in comfort in one Itrsquos hard to categorise caves in lsquoBiggestrsquo or lsquoDeepestrsquo or any other way so wersquove found a list of some of the lsquoMostrsquo caves in the world

ThE CAVE Of CRYSTALS - MExICOCueva de los Cristales contain the worldrsquos

largest known natural crystals Known as the lsquoSistine Chapel of Crystalsrsquo some of which form translucent beams of gypsum as long as 36 feet it is situated 950ft underground deep inside Naica Mountain Access is through the Naica mining complex which yields lead zinc copper silver and gold and zigzags for nearly half a mile

The Cave of Crystals itself is a horseshoe-shaped cavity in limestone rock about 30 feet wide and 90 feet long Formed by volcanic activity which about 26 million years ago created Naica mountain and filled it with high-temperature anhydrite gypsum When magma underneath the mountain cooled and the temperature dropped the anhydrite began to dissolve slowly enriching the waters with sulfate and calcium molecules which over millions of years have formed huge selenite gypsum crystals

fANTASTIC CAVE PIT ndash USAAt 586 feet deep this is the deepest known

cave pit in the continental US big enough to hold the Washington Monument which is 555feet

Drop a rock from the top and it will take almost 8 seconds for it to hit the bottom

MAjLIS AL jINN CAVE ndash OMANIn a remote area of the Selma Plateau in The

Sultanate of Oman you will find the worldrsquos second largest cave chamber discovered in 1983 by Don Davidson a geologist studying water resources in the Sultanate

A sad mystery surrounds Davidson It is presumed that he died some ten years later when he left Oman permanently and went hiking in the Andes He rented a car drove it to a trailhead left a note on it saying where he was going and was never seen again

Access to the cave is by rope through a hole in the ground The inner height is between 120 and 150 metres and the cave floor 300 by 200 metres ndash so the Great Pyramid of Ghiza in Egypt would fit almost exactly inside

dONGzhONG CAVE ndash ChINA

An aircraft hangar-sized natural cave carved out of a mountain over thousands of years by wind water and seismic shifts It is in a Miao village in Ziyun county southwest Chinarsquos Guizhou province and is the site of a primary school

Dozens of children attend the school which has desks set up inside and even a sports field

WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVE - NEW zEALANd

Situated on the North Island known for its population of the glowworms lsquorachnocampa luminosarsquo these busy little creatures spin a nest out of silk which they suspend from the ceiling of the cave A silicon strand is then lowered from the ceiling alongside hundreds of others Then the larva glows to attract prey so that the roof of a cave can look remarkably like the heavens at night

The ethereal blue light is the result of a chemical reaction taking place inside a special capsule in the larvarsquos tail Insects seem irresistibly drawn towards the source and then get trapped by the sticky lines Once stuck they stay stuck and are reeled slowly in to be consumed by their captors A hungry larva glows brighter than one which has just eaten

EISRIESENWELT ICE CAVES ndash AUSTRIA

Situated in the Tennengebirge Mountains near Salzburg these caves stretch for a remarkable 40 kilometres and are the largest Ice Caves known to man

Ice caves are very different from normal caves the light shining through the ice gives them a strange alien awe-inspiring aspect and it seems right to whisper not shout Only a small portion of the labyrinth is open to tourists but itrsquos enough to impress

CAVE Of ThE GhOST ndash VENEzUELACueva del Fantasma is so vast that two

helicopters can comfortably fly into it and land next to a towering waterfall which comes down one wall and forms a small pond at the floor

The cave also has its own special frog named Colostethus breweri after its discoverer Charles Brewer-Cariacuteas

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of the

CavesCaves

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I KNOW THAT WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS IN THE LAST ISSUE BUT WE THINK ITrsquoS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE AGAIN

A substantive donation from Moneycorp the money exchange company has meant that the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Spain has been able to launch a property-marking scheme throughout much of the south-eastern coast of Spain

NHW has purchased the necessary equipment required to implement the scheme and supply the police and neighbourhood watch coordinators with this equipment

With the full backing of the Guardia Civil and Policia Local we hope law enforcement officers will be better equipped to trace the owners of stolen property whilst at the same time helping them to prosecute thieves by proving that items in their possession had been stolen

For more information on this scheme and Neighbourhood Watch in general visit the NHW website at wwwnhwinspaincom or telephone Geoff Salter (Membership) 966 669 142 James Herbert (President) 659 883 516 or Ray Marsh (Press) 966 763 258

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The programme makers chose Jane as a perfect example of English people who are making a real effort to integrate with the Spanish community and encouraging others to do so too

It couldnrsquot have been a better day for the shooting as Jane had among other things the committee meeting of ADAPT in the morning and the weekly radio show ADAPTAMANIA in the afternoon

ADAPT is of course primarily an association for integration having ASOCIACION de ANGLOPARLANTES DE SAN PEDRO as the motto

The programme which will be transmitted later this month is to be called acuteDonrsquot call me Guiri which is a funny coincidence as this was the theme chosen by ADAPT for the carnival this year when members dressed up as acuteTypical Ex-patsrsquo this delighted the interviewer who was interested to see the photographs

At the end of the day Irsquom sure that the crew would have been quite tired after trying to keep

up with Jane and her busy schedule but integration with our Spanish friends is something that Jane is very passionate about they could not have found a better representative

The next meeting of ADAPT is at The Casino San Pedro on the 5th of September at 10am

ADAPTAMANIA Goes out on Radio Pinatar 879fm each Wednesday at 2pm Repeated on Sundays at 8pm

for more information please call Lorna on 968 334 137 or Enid on 966 746 662

AdAPT President Jane Cronin was a lsquoStar for a Day last week when a camera crew from Channel 7 followed her around

The ADAPT Singles Friendship Group had a very happy time at The English Folk Music Club where they were entertained by Smithy with his songs guitar and very funny banter The guest this time was Ian Bruce (also a bit of a comic) the very popular Scottish artist whose wonderful songs most of which were written by him were sung along to with great enthusiasm

After a really enjoyable summer evening with the very friendly Folk Club members ADAPT now have a few converts to the wonderful world of Folk Music

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The SecreTS Of The SOilA drug discovered in the soil of a South Pacific

island may help to fight the ageing process research suggests

When US scientists treated old mice with rapamycin it extended their expected lifespan by up to 38

The findings raise the prospect of being able to slow down the ageing process in older people

However a UK expert warned against using the drug to try to extend lifespan as it can suppress immunity

Rapamycin was first discovered on Easter Island in the 1970s it is already used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and in stents implanted into patients to keep their coronary arteries open It is also being tested as a possible treatment for cancer

Researchers at three centres in Texas Michigan and Maine gave the drug to mice at an age equivalent to 60 in humans The mice were bred to mimic the genetic diversity and susceptibility to disease of humans as closely as possible Rapamycin extended the animalsrsquo expected lifespan by between 28 and 38

The researchers estimated that in human terms this would be greater than the predicted increase in extra years of life if both cancer and heart disease were prevented and cured

Researcher Dr Arlan Richardson said ldquoIrsquove been in ageing research for 35 years and there have been many so-called lsquoanti-ageingrsquo interventions over those years that were never successful I never thought we would find an anti-ageing pill for people in my lifetime however rapamycin shows a great deal of promise to do just thatrdquo

Rapamycin appears to have a similar effect to restricting food intake which has also been shown to boost longevity It targets a protein in cells called mTOR which controls many processes involved in metabolism and response to stress

Dr Lynne Cox an expert in ageing at the University of Oxford described the study as ldquoexcitingrdquo

She said ldquoIt is especially interesting that the drug was effective even when given to older mice as it would be much better to treat ageing in older people rather than using drugs long-term through liferdquo

However she added ldquoIn no way should anyone consider using this particular drug to try to extend their own lifespan as rapamycin suppresses immunity While the lab mice were protected from infection thatrsquos simply impossible in the human population What the study does is to highlight an important molecular pathway that new more specific drugs might be designed to work on Whether itrsquos a sensible thing to try to increase lifespan this way is another matter perhaps increasing health span rather than overall lifespan might be a better goalrdquo

The Modern World

The Modern World

but this summer has stretched our tolerance beyond its limits Our siesta time in the shade has been characterised by a manic semaphore of fly swatting whilst taking a dip involves swimming a chicane of thirsty wasps perched on the pool surface

in a spirit of desperation we went into El Jardin garden Centre seeking to purchase peace in the form of an enclosure Oh bliss Our eyes were met by a pergola with fly screen of exactly the dimensions that would fit the space available

in the blink of an eye we had bought it within hours it was delivered and then began the slightly more lengthy process of getting it put together however faint heart never won fair maiden nor erected pergolas so with neighbourly help and a short accidental dunk in the pool it stood white and magnificent ha You flies now get into that

Next on the list was a visit to the Armeria domingo not to purchase a wasp-shooting pistol but something even more deadly we walked out the proud possessors of a bespoke wasp trap and the assurance from the Spanish lady assistant that it would be effective

how right she was ndash within 24 hours we had trapped over 40 wasps i donlsquot know whether word has got around the wasp community that the biggs garden is now hazardous territory or whether we have managed to decimate the overall

wasp population of limaria but the result is that we now share the pool with the odd danger-loving wasp that considers itself immune from the lure of the trap

Now we can rest unpestered in our pergola palace and dip without fear of striped interlopers in our pool

Roll on those lazy hazy days of summerhellip

Best Buys of 2009

I can put my hand on my heart and say with honesty that I pride myself on my tolerance of all the creatures that inhabit this earth regardless of the number of their legs

By Jos Biggs

Share with us the lengths yoursquove gone to eliminate the flying

pests of Spain - editorsoltimescom

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Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day - depending on the situation of your house the hottest part of the day may not be the middle of the day The strength does not go out of the sun until the evenings at the moment

NEVER leave anyone - and especially pets - in a closed parked vehicle for any time at all

Check regularly on babies toddlers and the elderly

Rest whenever possible in shady areas amp avoid standing out in the sun give your bodyrsquos thermostat a have a chance to recover Sunburn affects your bodyrsquos ability to cool itself and causes a loss of body fluids apart from the pain and damage to the skin

Choose lightweight light-coloured loose-fitting clothingWhen you go outdoors protect yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed hat sunglasses with UV protection and put on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out Continue to reapply it during the time you are outside

Pace yourself if you are not accustomed to working or exercising in the heat start slowly and pick up the pace gradually If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath STOP Get into the coolest place possible and rest especially if you become lightheaded confused weak or faint

Your visitors will really feel the heat Arriving from the UK where 20 degrees is something to boast about suddenly they encounter a temperature some 10-20 degrees hotter Such a sudden change can take people by surprise especially as they will want to make the most of the sun and see all the sights in one go

Encourage your visitors to go gently with regard to sunbathing and take time to acclimatise

Prevention is better than cure where the sun is concerned so

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This week you are going to begin the process of reinventing yourself as the person you want to be You will have the opportunity to try on some other lsquoyoursquosrsquo until you find one that fits Reinvention is not just for rock stars ndash we can all do it They say that life is an illusion So do as Christine Comaford-lynch suggests in her book ldquoRules for Renegadesrdquo and pick an empowering one

You will need to go back to the child who knew the fun and the power of lsquomake-believersquo Try out being the person you want to be Ask yourself

ldquowhat sort of home does this person haverdquo

ldquowhat does this person wearrdquo

ldquohow does heshe dress and carry themselvesrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe eat and drinkrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe do to keep fitrdquo (Sorry but if they are successful then they will do something to keep fit)

ldquohow does heshe react in different situationsrdquo

Really get under the skin of the lsquonewrsquo you Find out what makes this person tick it may help to cut out pictures from magazines illustrating the clothes accessories and lifestyle that the new you would have look at the pictures often and see if they would work for you

Find a way to try out aspects of the lifestyle you aspire to Test drive the car save up and eat dinner at one of those restaurants spend a week cooking those meals book an appointment to view that million euro house and change the way you wear your clothes

live the life as best you can within the limits of your current life

does it feel good

Could you get used to this

it has to work for you so only you can decide if it doesnrsquot feel right then try another lsquolifersquo Find your inner child and really have fun with this one

Sue Courtney is a Personal Success Coach amp Stylist if you would like more details of her coaching service and how it could help you please email her at suesuccessandimagecoachcouk

GOAL SETTING FOR SuccESS ndash PART 13

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ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

You should also be aware that cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free foods and foods containing gluten are prepared together or served with the same utensils

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

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Follow our bed linen guide and be inspired

A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

ST SwiThinrsquoS DayST SwiThinrsquoS Day15th July

Itrsquos raining

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Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

the colour of your upholstery That way no one will notice the

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

A splashback needs to be at least 20cm high to guard against splashes but you can extend it up to meet the wall units and run it along the whole length of your worktop for a seamless finish If you want an even more streamlined look fit an upstand as well (a short panel in the same material as your worktop)

Your options

Stainless Steel Often seen behind range cookers this material works well across the whole kitchen

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

The contents of this report are for information purposes only It is not intended as a recommendation to trade or a solicitation for funds Currencies Direct cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages arising from any action taken following consideration of this information

boE leave QE measures unchanged

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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For more information 678 914 923

Pasao del Mediterraneo 113Mojaca Playa

GUINESS

amp

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ON TAP

Ben amp Maureen welcome you to join them for the craic

LIVE

MUSIC

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ALL GAA GAMES

SHOWN

LIVE SPORTS

28 SOLtimes JULY 2009

COFFEE BREAK

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

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15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

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instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

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them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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NO

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

CanoeCatamarandinGhydoryFerry

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PontoonSChoonerSCoWSkiFFSteamer

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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30 SOLtimes JULY 2009

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

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JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

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master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

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For hire

garage services

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MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

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Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

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All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

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Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

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Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

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call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

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FOR RENT Large detached new

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Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

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included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

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available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

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Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

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250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

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Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

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call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

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FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

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Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

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691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

134 Email enquiriest h e b a b y h i r e c e n t r e com Website wwwthebabyhirecentrecombAby bASICS ndash baby equipment hire Birth to 5 years Free delivery Call Jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579Everything for the visiting baby Car seats high chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababyhotmailcouk Ref 4672

FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

generators

A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

hairdressing

ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

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healthholistic treatment Acupuncturist (LicAc) E l e c t r o l o t u s c o m SWheeler Tel 699 603 088 Lorraine Cundy Deep Pressure Massage Call 950 064 484 or 687 569 113

heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

horse riding

Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

insurance

knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

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wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

locksmith24hr casaserve Locksmith new locks safes security grills window locks fitted Call 950 466 438 or 676 306 269 wwwcasaservecomLocksmith - Provides 24hr service HousesApartmentsCarsShops etc also lock fitting service Tel 666 949 213PhIL ThE PICk LOCkSmITh 24 hours Locked out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas and surrounding area Tel 697 243 181

mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

personal

Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

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AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

pool cleaning

Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

removals

AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

A1 SKY TELEVISION

SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

areas covered Tel Paul 687 042 335 Ref 11386

storage

Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

swimming pools

Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

tarot

Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

tiling

Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

VEHIClES

For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

sparesrepair

Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

mechanical services

mikes mobile mechanics All types of service repair and ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 842 974 mobile mechanic db Autos providing same service as garages or do you require a car checking before you buy it Tel 678 487 689 950 369 116

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and classifieds at

subwAY Mojacar

reg

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Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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Tel workshop 950 120 620 or

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

You can find us in front of AS Auto Shine

hiRE ShOPPush Chairs 10euroHigh Chairs 5euroCar Seats 10euroBicycles 10euroAir Con 15euroStair Gates 5euroFans 5euroGenerators 19euroWheelchairs10euroTVs 10euro

Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

NOW250cc Water Cooled Quad 2899euro125cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1899euro125cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1599euro125cc Motocross 1599euro125cc Scooters (3 models) 1099euro50cc 2 Stroke Scooter 799euro400cc Water Cooled Quad 4999euro200cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1999euro250cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1999euro

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1 year old Low km Guarantee up to 12 months from 799euro

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We collect your bike for repair or service local FrEE

Albox 15euro

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now slashedunbeatable

value

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call Mark on607 324 623 or 607 324 624

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Car Sales 950 459 136Workshop 950 459 209Car Hire 950 459 208

OPENiNG HOUrSMon ~ Fri 9am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 2pm

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MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC PLUS 1998 ONWARDS 4x4 DIESEL OR PETROL

We are always buying vehicles low kms examples are preferable with service history

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NEED HELP SELLING YOUR CARAsk about our Sale or Return

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 39SOLtimes JULY 2009

5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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women spend almost a year of their lives deciding what to wear according to a new study

Choosing outfits for work nights out dinner parties holidays and other activities means the average female will spend 287 days rifling through their wardrobe

Clothes retailer matalan compiled the results after polling 2491 women A spokesman said ldquowhat you wear has a direct impact on how you feel about yourself and it is important a woman feels exceptional in her outfit whatever the occasion your clothes portray an image and we understand this is fundamentally important to womenrdquo

The study which was based on the adult years from the age of 16 to 60 found most women spend around 20 minutes deciding what to wear before hitting the town on a weekend night

week nights out can take up to 20 minutes a time too deciding on what clothes to take on holiday uses up to 52 minutes each time

while on holiday ten minutes a morning will be taken up trying to find an acceptable outfit with another ten minutes spent picking evening clothes

On top of that dinner parties Christmas parties and black tie events - at around 36 minutes a time six times a year - adds up to three and a half days

The study also found on average women will try on two outfits each morning before coming to a final decision And one in two women spends 15 minutes the night before work working out what to wear

A Clothes Crisis

holidaymakers were saved from an eight-hour flight delay after a fault on their plane was fixed by a passenger

The man was on board a Thomas Cook flight from menorca to glasgow when the captain announced the technical fault

Passengers were told an engineer would have to be flown out from manchester to fix the problem taking up to eight hours it was then that the passenger identified himself to cabin staff as a qualified engineer and offered to help he managed to resolve the problem and the plane took off landing in glasgow 35 minutes late

A Thomas Cook spokeswoman said the company checked the manrsquos licence and ensure he was qualified to work on the boeing 757-200

holidaymaker Keith lomax 62 from Stirling said the man who wishes to remain anonymous got a round of applause when he got back on the plane ldquoif he hadnrsquot managed to fix the problem we could have been delayed for six to eight hours and there were a lot of young families on board so he was the herordquo he said

The spokeswoman said ldquowe are very grateful to the man as it meant the delay was very short when it could have been a lot longerrdquo

Passenger Fixes Plane

Chitty Not Welcome

Chitty Chitty bang bang has been banned from a lord mayorrsquos procession - for not having a moT

Thousands of people were looking forward to seeing the famous movie car in Norwich

but police said they would not bend the rules - even though the road will be closed for the parade

Police spokesman harry mitchell said ldquoOur priority is the safety of the public and we cannot make exceptionsrdquo

helen Selleck the city councilrsquos events manager said ldquoAlthough the road is closed for the procession it is still classed as a public highway and the dVlA is clear that all vehicles in the procession need to be fully coveredrdquo

The car was due to be displayed by Norwichrsquos

Theatre Royal Spokesman John bultitude said ldquowe are very disappointed Chitty will not be seen on the streetsrdquo

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snaps of everything h a p p e n i n g a r o u n d w h o e v e r is wearing them

US researchers have made smart fabric that can detect the wavelength and direction of light falling on it

The research team has found a way to accurately place sensors in each fibre and co-ordinate the electrical signals they send when light falls on them The results were a step towards ldquoambient light imaging fabricsrdquo said the researchers

Led by Dr Yoel Fink from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology the researchers have extended earlier work that placed sensors in relatively large polymer fibres

Dr Fink and colleagues found a way to stretch the 25mm strands of polymer into much thinner fibres while maintaining the relative

positions of the sensors This earlier work has led to the creation of very long and flexible light and

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This is a little bit of history about Peter and PampN television services

Peter originates from Liverpool and has a background in electrical mechanical engineering In 1989 he left the UK bound for the USA He got a job working for Royal Caribbean cruise line as an electronics technician repairing electronic gaming equipment in the casino on board the ships

Years later Peter returned to the UK and approached B Sky B He got on their training course and qualified as a sky technician working for Sky all over the North West for 8 years Cobra installations (Skyrsquos business partner) then approached Peter and offered him a position as manager trainer Peter worked for Cobra for the next 5 years until he found out Spain was going to have problems with their English TV

He left the UK again to come to Spain to start his own satellite installation company However like many of us he got sidetracked and opened a bar in Via Park 2 Much to his regret the bar was not a liftestyle he wanted and Peter reverted back to satellite televisions

This is where PampN Television Services started PampN Television Services is a small company run by Peter with lots of help

and support from Nicky They own a home in Pilar de la Horadada They have been here for the past 5 years as a family with 2 teenage girls who love the Spanish lifestyle Both girls are fluent in Spanish and have Spanish boyfriends They are here to stay

When you telephone PampN Television Services you will be answered by an informed and friendly voice usually Nicky Whether you have questions about satellite or want to book a free site survey Nicky is there to help PampN Television Services is fully legal and registered in Spain

They offer a high class services from Mazarron to Orba and inland with over 18 years experience in the industry Their aftersales are second to none Their phone is always answered before during and AFTER installation as their previous customers will be happy to confirm

Give PampN Television Services a call for a free quote or just to inquire about Freesat systems on 966 116 856 or 622 448 381 Or email on pandntvserviceshotmailcom

PampN Television ServicesSince moving here to Spain it is quite possible

that your appreciation of caves will have altered a bit ndash probably previously you would never have dreamed of living in one let alone living in comfort in one Itrsquos hard to categorise caves in lsquoBiggestrsquo or lsquoDeepestrsquo or any other way so wersquove found a list of some of the lsquoMostrsquo caves in the world

ThE CAVE Of CRYSTALS - MExICOCueva de los Cristales contain the worldrsquos

largest known natural crystals Known as the lsquoSistine Chapel of Crystalsrsquo some of which form translucent beams of gypsum as long as 36 feet it is situated 950ft underground deep inside Naica Mountain Access is through the Naica mining complex which yields lead zinc copper silver and gold and zigzags for nearly half a mile

The Cave of Crystals itself is a horseshoe-shaped cavity in limestone rock about 30 feet wide and 90 feet long Formed by volcanic activity which about 26 million years ago created Naica mountain and filled it with high-temperature anhydrite gypsum When magma underneath the mountain cooled and the temperature dropped the anhydrite began to dissolve slowly enriching the waters with sulfate and calcium molecules which over millions of years have formed huge selenite gypsum crystals

fANTASTIC CAVE PIT ndash USAAt 586 feet deep this is the deepest known

cave pit in the continental US big enough to hold the Washington Monument which is 555feet

Drop a rock from the top and it will take almost 8 seconds for it to hit the bottom

MAjLIS AL jINN CAVE ndash OMANIn a remote area of the Selma Plateau in The

Sultanate of Oman you will find the worldrsquos second largest cave chamber discovered in 1983 by Don Davidson a geologist studying water resources in the Sultanate

A sad mystery surrounds Davidson It is presumed that he died some ten years later when he left Oman permanently and went hiking in the Andes He rented a car drove it to a trailhead left a note on it saying where he was going and was never seen again

Access to the cave is by rope through a hole in the ground The inner height is between 120 and 150 metres and the cave floor 300 by 200 metres ndash so the Great Pyramid of Ghiza in Egypt would fit almost exactly inside

dONGzhONG CAVE ndash ChINA

An aircraft hangar-sized natural cave carved out of a mountain over thousands of years by wind water and seismic shifts It is in a Miao village in Ziyun county southwest Chinarsquos Guizhou province and is the site of a primary school

Dozens of children attend the school which has desks set up inside and even a sports field

WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVE - NEW zEALANd

Situated on the North Island known for its population of the glowworms lsquorachnocampa luminosarsquo these busy little creatures spin a nest out of silk which they suspend from the ceiling of the cave A silicon strand is then lowered from the ceiling alongside hundreds of others Then the larva glows to attract prey so that the roof of a cave can look remarkably like the heavens at night

The ethereal blue light is the result of a chemical reaction taking place inside a special capsule in the larvarsquos tail Insects seem irresistibly drawn towards the source and then get trapped by the sticky lines Once stuck they stay stuck and are reeled slowly in to be consumed by their captors A hungry larva glows brighter than one which has just eaten

EISRIESENWELT ICE CAVES ndash AUSTRIA

Situated in the Tennengebirge Mountains near Salzburg these caves stretch for a remarkable 40 kilometres and are the largest Ice Caves known to man

Ice caves are very different from normal caves the light shining through the ice gives them a strange alien awe-inspiring aspect and it seems right to whisper not shout Only a small portion of the labyrinth is open to tourists but itrsquos enough to impress

CAVE Of ThE GhOST ndash VENEzUELACueva del Fantasma is so vast that two

helicopters can comfortably fly into it and land next to a towering waterfall which comes down one wall and forms a small pond at the floor

The cave also has its own special frog named Colostethus breweri after its discoverer Charles Brewer-Cariacuteas

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CavesCaves

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I KNOW THAT WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS IN THE LAST ISSUE BUT WE THINK ITrsquoS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE AGAIN

A substantive donation from Moneycorp the money exchange company has meant that the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Spain has been able to launch a property-marking scheme throughout much of the south-eastern coast of Spain

NHW has purchased the necessary equipment required to implement the scheme and supply the police and neighbourhood watch coordinators with this equipment

With the full backing of the Guardia Civil and Policia Local we hope law enforcement officers will be better equipped to trace the owners of stolen property whilst at the same time helping them to prosecute thieves by proving that items in their possession had been stolen

For more information on this scheme and Neighbourhood Watch in general visit the NHW website at wwwnhwinspaincom or telephone Geoff Salter (Membership) 966 669 142 James Herbert (President) 659 883 516 or Ray Marsh (Press) 966 763 258

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The programme makers chose Jane as a perfect example of English people who are making a real effort to integrate with the Spanish community and encouraging others to do so too

It couldnrsquot have been a better day for the shooting as Jane had among other things the committee meeting of ADAPT in the morning and the weekly radio show ADAPTAMANIA in the afternoon

ADAPT is of course primarily an association for integration having ASOCIACION de ANGLOPARLANTES DE SAN PEDRO as the motto

The programme which will be transmitted later this month is to be called acuteDonrsquot call me Guiri which is a funny coincidence as this was the theme chosen by ADAPT for the carnival this year when members dressed up as acuteTypical Ex-patsrsquo this delighted the interviewer who was interested to see the photographs

At the end of the day Irsquom sure that the crew would have been quite tired after trying to keep

up with Jane and her busy schedule but integration with our Spanish friends is something that Jane is very passionate about they could not have found a better representative

The next meeting of ADAPT is at The Casino San Pedro on the 5th of September at 10am

ADAPTAMANIA Goes out on Radio Pinatar 879fm each Wednesday at 2pm Repeated on Sundays at 8pm

for more information please call Lorna on 968 334 137 or Enid on 966 746 662

AdAPT President Jane Cronin was a lsquoStar for a Day last week when a camera crew from Channel 7 followed her around

The ADAPT Singles Friendship Group had a very happy time at The English Folk Music Club where they were entertained by Smithy with his songs guitar and very funny banter The guest this time was Ian Bruce (also a bit of a comic) the very popular Scottish artist whose wonderful songs most of which were written by him were sung along to with great enthusiasm

After a really enjoyable summer evening with the very friendly Folk Club members ADAPT now have a few converts to the wonderful world of Folk Music

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The SecreTS Of The SOilA drug discovered in the soil of a South Pacific

island may help to fight the ageing process research suggests

When US scientists treated old mice with rapamycin it extended their expected lifespan by up to 38

The findings raise the prospect of being able to slow down the ageing process in older people

However a UK expert warned against using the drug to try to extend lifespan as it can suppress immunity

Rapamycin was first discovered on Easter Island in the 1970s it is already used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and in stents implanted into patients to keep their coronary arteries open It is also being tested as a possible treatment for cancer

Researchers at three centres in Texas Michigan and Maine gave the drug to mice at an age equivalent to 60 in humans The mice were bred to mimic the genetic diversity and susceptibility to disease of humans as closely as possible Rapamycin extended the animalsrsquo expected lifespan by between 28 and 38

The researchers estimated that in human terms this would be greater than the predicted increase in extra years of life if both cancer and heart disease were prevented and cured

Researcher Dr Arlan Richardson said ldquoIrsquove been in ageing research for 35 years and there have been many so-called lsquoanti-ageingrsquo interventions over those years that were never successful I never thought we would find an anti-ageing pill for people in my lifetime however rapamycin shows a great deal of promise to do just thatrdquo

Rapamycin appears to have a similar effect to restricting food intake which has also been shown to boost longevity It targets a protein in cells called mTOR which controls many processes involved in metabolism and response to stress

Dr Lynne Cox an expert in ageing at the University of Oxford described the study as ldquoexcitingrdquo

She said ldquoIt is especially interesting that the drug was effective even when given to older mice as it would be much better to treat ageing in older people rather than using drugs long-term through liferdquo

However she added ldquoIn no way should anyone consider using this particular drug to try to extend their own lifespan as rapamycin suppresses immunity While the lab mice were protected from infection thatrsquos simply impossible in the human population What the study does is to highlight an important molecular pathway that new more specific drugs might be designed to work on Whether itrsquos a sensible thing to try to increase lifespan this way is another matter perhaps increasing health span rather than overall lifespan might be a better goalrdquo

The Modern World

The Modern World

but this summer has stretched our tolerance beyond its limits Our siesta time in the shade has been characterised by a manic semaphore of fly swatting whilst taking a dip involves swimming a chicane of thirsty wasps perched on the pool surface

in a spirit of desperation we went into El Jardin garden Centre seeking to purchase peace in the form of an enclosure Oh bliss Our eyes were met by a pergola with fly screen of exactly the dimensions that would fit the space available

in the blink of an eye we had bought it within hours it was delivered and then began the slightly more lengthy process of getting it put together however faint heart never won fair maiden nor erected pergolas so with neighbourly help and a short accidental dunk in the pool it stood white and magnificent ha You flies now get into that

Next on the list was a visit to the Armeria domingo not to purchase a wasp-shooting pistol but something even more deadly we walked out the proud possessors of a bespoke wasp trap and the assurance from the Spanish lady assistant that it would be effective

how right she was ndash within 24 hours we had trapped over 40 wasps i donlsquot know whether word has got around the wasp community that the biggs garden is now hazardous territory or whether we have managed to decimate the overall

wasp population of limaria but the result is that we now share the pool with the odd danger-loving wasp that considers itself immune from the lure of the trap

Now we can rest unpestered in our pergola palace and dip without fear of striped interlopers in our pool

Roll on those lazy hazy days of summerhellip

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I can put my hand on my heart and say with honesty that I pride myself on my tolerance of all the creatures that inhabit this earth regardless of the number of their legs

By Jos Biggs

Share with us the lengths yoursquove gone to eliminate the flying

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Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day - depending on the situation of your house the hottest part of the day may not be the middle of the day The strength does not go out of the sun until the evenings at the moment

NEVER leave anyone - and especially pets - in a closed parked vehicle for any time at all

Check regularly on babies toddlers and the elderly

Rest whenever possible in shady areas amp avoid standing out in the sun give your bodyrsquos thermostat a have a chance to recover Sunburn affects your bodyrsquos ability to cool itself and causes a loss of body fluids apart from the pain and damage to the skin

Choose lightweight light-coloured loose-fitting clothingWhen you go outdoors protect yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed hat sunglasses with UV protection and put on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out Continue to reapply it during the time you are outside

Pace yourself if you are not accustomed to working or exercising in the heat start slowly and pick up the pace gradually If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath STOP Get into the coolest place possible and rest especially if you become lightheaded confused weak or faint

Your visitors will really feel the heat Arriving from the UK where 20 degrees is something to boast about suddenly they encounter a temperature some 10-20 degrees hotter Such a sudden change can take people by surprise especially as they will want to make the most of the sun and see all the sights in one go

Encourage your visitors to go gently with regard to sunbathing and take time to acclimatise

Prevention is better than cure where the sun is concerned so

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This week you are going to begin the process of reinventing yourself as the person you want to be You will have the opportunity to try on some other lsquoyoursquosrsquo until you find one that fits Reinvention is not just for rock stars ndash we can all do it They say that life is an illusion So do as Christine Comaford-lynch suggests in her book ldquoRules for Renegadesrdquo and pick an empowering one

You will need to go back to the child who knew the fun and the power of lsquomake-believersquo Try out being the person you want to be Ask yourself

ldquowhat sort of home does this person haverdquo

ldquowhat does this person wearrdquo

ldquohow does heshe dress and carry themselvesrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe eat and drinkrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe do to keep fitrdquo (Sorry but if they are successful then they will do something to keep fit)

ldquohow does heshe react in different situationsrdquo

Really get under the skin of the lsquonewrsquo you Find out what makes this person tick it may help to cut out pictures from magazines illustrating the clothes accessories and lifestyle that the new you would have look at the pictures often and see if they would work for you

Find a way to try out aspects of the lifestyle you aspire to Test drive the car save up and eat dinner at one of those restaurants spend a week cooking those meals book an appointment to view that million euro house and change the way you wear your clothes

live the life as best you can within the limits of your current life

does it feel good

Could you get used to this

it has to work for you so only you can decide if it doesnrsquot feel right then try another lsquolifersquo Find your inner child and really have fun with this one

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GOAL SETTING FOR SuccESS ndash PART 13

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coeliac disease - part 2

ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

You should also be aware that cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free foods and foods containing gluten are prepared together or served with the same utensils

If you have coeliac disease you may eat the following gluten-free foods

bull most dairy products such as cheese butter and milk

bull fruit

bull vegetables

bull meat and fish (although not breaded or marinated)

bull potatoes

bull rice

bull gluten-free flours including rice corn soy and potato

Immunisations

If you have coeliac disease it can cause your spleen to work less effectively making you more vulnerable to infection from certain germs Therefore you may need to have several immunisations including the flu (influenza) jab the HIB vaccine - which protects against blood poisoning pneumonia and HIB meningitis and the pneumococcal vaccine - which protects against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

luxury that can transform your day-to-day life and ensure you get the very best nightrsquos sleep

Follow our bed linen guide and be inspired

A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

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Removing Cat amp Dog Hairs

Unsightly animal hairs around the house can be a bit of a problem

One thing you can do is buy a dedicated catdog hair remover - itrsquos basically a

roller with sticky paper wrapped round it sticky side out

However a much cheaper alternative is to just wrap sticky tape around your

hand (sticky side out) and press on to the lsquohairyrsquo area to remove the hairs

Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

the colour of your upholstery That way no one will notice the

animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

comment on the paisley

patterned dog

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

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Stainless Steel Often seen behind range cookers this material works well across the whole kitchen

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

The contents of this report are for information purposes only It is not intended as a recommendation to trade or a solicitation for funds Currencies Direct cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages arising from any action taken following consideration of this information

boE leave QE measures unchanged

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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general Enquiries 968 138 081

mobile (+34) 608 466 553

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medium they are in need of loving homes

if you are interested in either of these dogs or would like to see

the other dogs that need homing please call 663 762 642

wwwalboxdogrescuecom

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

Summer Fruits Summer Fruits

From the Urgencias Albox go straight over the crossroads towards La hortichuela take sharp bend to right amp follow road for 20 yards where you will find Sopranos7pm

Call Vic 620 166 719 or Brian 657 443 791 Old Divas Bar La hortichuela aljambra

MondAy ~ Poker night 8pmWednesdAy ~ Quiz night 830pm start

FrIdAy ~ Fish and chips served from 2pmsAturdAy ~ regular Live entertainment from 830pm - latesundAy ~ carvery 130pm - 5pm (Bar open 12 noon - late)

smooth radio roadshow 3rd FridaY in everY month

Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

Bar oPen daiLY 12 noon - LaterestaUrant oPen 2Pm - 9Pm

5 amp 10oz steaks and Gammon steaks availableassorted homemade desserts available

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

The Sunburnt ArmsThe all round entertainment bar

Tel 678 248 788MOn - fRI 6pM - LATE SAT amp Sun 1pM - LATE Email the_sunburnt_armsyahoocouk

SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

(350euro extra) all served with 5 veg amp all the extras

PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

Marie Rose Sauce Beef Salad with Mustard Mayo Cheese Salad Chicken

Salad with Mango Mayo - ALL 5euro

follow directions to ITv until you pickup signs for the sunbuRnT ARMs

from 8pm

Tuesday

from 8pm

Thursday

Every Wednesday 2 Courses for 5euro

InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

12 Philip Glass for example producing a half-note tails off (10)

15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

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instructions (7)

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them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

32 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

plenonsecuritasdirectes

To Advertise in Sol Classifiedstelephone 950 430 820 oremail salessoltimescom

Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 33SOLtimes JULY 2009

by email salessoltimescom in person avda 28 febrero 54 albox mon-thurs 10-5 friday 10-4payment visa amp cheques made payable to roc publishing sl (min 10 euros per transaction on cheques or visa)

by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

34 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

SHout about your buSineSSTO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FROM AS LITTLE AS 20euro a wEEK AND BE SEEN

BY OVER 22500 rEadErs Call 950 430 820 or email salessoltimescom

Coastal MosquitosMosquito Screens for Windows amp Doors

For a free estimate call us on 610 000 700AWnIngSSHOWER ScREEnS

REpLAcEMEnT WIndOW And

dOORSPlisse retracting screens ideal for all types of door

openings

Enclosures ConservatoriesConvert your patio area into a sunroom or a mosquito free

area with glass or mesh

bull BUILdING WORKbull GARdEN CLEARING amp MAINTENANCE

bull PONdS

TEam OF TwO haRD wORKinG STROnG LaDS aVaiLaBLE FOR aLL TyPES OF

call 647 379 795

ReaSonable RateS RefeRenceS available

JampK ConStruCtionall aSPeCtS oF

builDinG unDertaKenSpecialists in Carpentry

reforms and new buildsSwimming Pools and Kitchens

For Free eStiMateSamp advice please call

666 194 885 or Evenings 950 952 942

70 yearS oF quality ServiCe

Tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet Email solshadersgmailcom

domestic amp commercial supplied amp fitted many colours amp styles all areas covered free quotations signwriting service for commercial

SHADING SPAIN WITH

P R O T E C T I O N F R O M T H E S U N

SaLEnOw On

AWNINGS - FLY SCREENS - INTERNAL BLINDS

ARMADILLO Building Work Extensions Patios amp Tiling Painting amp Decorating

Mosquito Blinds Security Grilles Shower Cubicles Plumbing Work

Call Mick on 950 528 128 or 663 303 350

QUALIFIEd ELECTRICIAN

Tel 670 309 878

Installations RewiringRepairs lights amp Fans FittedEmergency Callout Available

City amp Guilds and spanish Qualifications

Telephone 950 064 781 (5pm to 10pm) Mobile Mark 671 220 162

email poolmedicshotmailcom wwwpoolmedicses

s w i m m i n g p o o l e n g i n e e r s

MUlTIFUNCTIONAl 200g CHlORINE TABlETS 5KG - ONly 1750euro

Fully Legal amp RegisteredSPECIAl OFFER Complete sand change

labour amp sand media ONly 99euroFULL 8x4 POOL CLEAN ONLY 13euro POOL LEAkAgE SPECIALISTS

BabybasicsbAby EQUIPmENT hIREBirth to 5 yearsTravel cot car seat door gates bottle sterilizers baby walkers etcShort term or long term hirefREE dELIvERy amp nO dEpOSIT

Call jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579 baby basicslycoscom

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~ LOS CANTAREROS

~ PTO DE MAZARRON

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~ ALBOx

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ldquoDID YOU KNOw SOL TIMES HAS OVER 450 DISTRIBUTION POINTSrdquo

Sol Times Newspapers is distributed every week to over 450 drop off points including shops garages supermarkets pubs restaurants and other businesses throughout Almeria and Murcia conurbation Listed below are just some of the towns villages and outlets that stock our paper each week

ShOUT

bLANCA~ CAMPO VERDE~ PILAR DE

HORADADA~ CABO ROIG~ LOS BALCONES~ LA ZENIA~ VILLA MARTIN~ PLAYA FLAMENCA

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Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 35SOLtimes JULY 2009

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSAny item for sale UNDER 300euro is FREE to advertise here

call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

soltimescom

FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

134 Email enquiriest h e b a b y h i r e c e n t r e com Website wwwthebabyhirecentrecombAby bASICS ndash baby equipment hire Birth to 5 years Free delivery Call Jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579Everything for the visiting baby Car seats high chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababyhotmailcouk Ref 4672

FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

generators

A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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Smart clotheS couldtake photoSClothes could one day take

snaps of everything h a p p e n i n g a r o u n d w h o e v e r is wearing them

US researchers have made smart fabric that can detect the wavelength and direction of light falling on it

The research team has found a way to accurately place sensors in each fibre and co-ordinate the electrical signals they send when light falls on them The results were a step towards ldquoambient light imaging fabricsrdquo said the researchers

Led by Dr Yoel Fink from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology the researchers have extended earlier work that placed sensors in relatively large polymer fibres

Dr Fink and colleagues found a way to stretch the 25mm strands of polymer into much thinner fibres while maintaining the relative

positions of the sensors This earlier work has led to the creation of very long and flexible light and

temperature sensors that may find a

role in smart fabrics for

soldiers or those working in hostile environments

In their latest work these thinner strands were woven into a 01m square section of fabric The careful creation of the fibres and positioning of the light-sensitive elements meant that the team knew which signals were being sent by which sensors

This enabled the team to reconstruct albeit crudely an image projected onto the small square of fabric The researchers said their work was an ldquoimportant steprdquo towards finding ways to get many nanoscale devices working together

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Peter originates from Liverpool and has a background in electrical mechanical engineering In 1989 he left the UK bound for the USA He got a job working for Royal Caribbean cruise line as an electronics technician repairing electronic gaming equipment in the casino on board the ships

Years later Peter returned to the UK and approached B Sky B He got on their training course and qualified as a sky technician working for Sky all over the North West for 8 years Cobra installations (Skyrsquos business partner) then approached Peter and offered him a position as manager trainer Peter worked for Cobra for the next 5 years until he found out Spain was going to have problems with their English TV

He left the UK again to come to Spain to start his own satellite installation company However like many of us he got sidetracked and opened a bar in Via Park 2 Much to his regret the bar was not a liftestyle he wanted and Peter reverted back to satellite televisions

This is where PampN Television Services started PampN Television Services is a small company run by Peter with lots of help

and support from Nicky They own a home in Pilar de la Horadada They have been here for the past 5 years as a family with 2 teenage girls who love the Spanish lifestyle Both girls are fluent in Spanish and have Spanish boyfriends They are here to stay

When you telephone PampN Television Services you will be answered by an informed and friendly voice usually Nicky Whether you have questions about satellite or want to book a free site survey Nicky is there to help PampN Television Services is fully legal and registered in Spain

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PampN Television ServicesSince moving here to Spain it is quite possible

that your appreciation of caves will have altered a bit ndash probably previously you would never have dreamed of living in one let alone living in comfort in one Itrsquos hard to categorise caves in lsquoBiggestrsquo or lsquoDeepestrsquo or any other way so wersquove found a list of some of the lsquoMostrsquo caves in the world

ThE CAVE Of CRYSTALS - MExICOCueva de los Cristales contain the worldrsquos

largest known natural crystals Known as the lsquoSistine Chapel of Crystalsrsquo some of which form translucent beams of gypsum as long as 36 feet it is situated 950ft underground deep inside Naica Mountain Access is through the Naica mining complex which yields lead zinc copper silver and gold and zigzags for nearly half a mile

The Cave of Crystals itself is a horseshoe-shaped cavity in limestone rock about 30 feet wide and 90 feet long Formed by volcanic activity which about 26 million years ago created Naica mountain and filled it with high-temperature anhydrite gypsum When magma underneath the mountain cooled and the temperature dropped the anhydrite began to dissolve slowly enriching the waters with sulfate and calcium molecules which over millions of years have formed huge selenite gypsum crystals

fANTASTIC CAVE PIT ndash USAAt 586 feet deep this is the deepest known

cave pit in the continental US big enough to hold the Washington Monument which is 555feet

Drop a rock from the top and it will take almost 8 seconds for it to hit the bottom

MAjLIS AL jINN CAVE ndash OMANIn a remote area of the Selma Plateau in The

Sultanate of Oman you will find the worldrsquos second largest cave chamber discovered in 1983 by Don Davidson a geologist studying water resources in the Sultanate

A sad mystery surrounds Davidson It is presumed that he died some ten years later when he left Oman permanently and went hiking in the Andes He rented a car drove it to a trailhead left a note on it saying where he was going and was never seen again

Access to the cave is by rope through a hole in the ground The inner height is between 120 and 150 metres and the cave floor 300 by 200 metres ndash so the Great Pyramid of Ghiza in Egypt would fit almost exactly inside

dONGzhONG CAVE ndash ChINA

An aircraft hangar-sized natural cave carved out of a mountain over thousands of years by wind water and seismic shifts It is in a Miao village in Ziyun county southwest Chinarsquos Guizhou province and is the site of a primary school

Dozens of children attend the school which has desks set up inside and even a sports field

WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVE - NEW zEALANd

Situated on the North Island known for its population of the glowworms lsquorachnocampa luminosarsquo these busy little creatures spin a nest out of silk which they suspend from the ceiling of the cave A silicon strand is then lowered from the ceiling alongside hundreds of others Then the larva glows to attract prey so that the roof of a cave can look remarkably like the heavens at night

The ethereal blue light is the result of a chemical reaction taking place inside a special capsule in the larvarsquos tail Insects seem irresistibly drawn towards the source and then get trapped by the sticky lines Once stuck they stay stuck and are reeled slowly in to be consumed by their captors A hungry larva glows brighter than one which has just eaten

EISRIESENWELT ICE CAVES ndash AUSTRIA

Situated in the Tennengebirge Mountains near Salzburg these caves stretch for a remarkable 40 kilometres and are the largest Ice Caves known to man

Ice caves are very different from normal caves the light shining through the ice gives them a strange alien awe-inspiring aspect and it seems right to whisper not shout Only a small portion of the labyrinth is open to tourists but itrsquos enough to impress

CAVE Of ThE GhOST ndash VENEzUELACueva del Fantasma is so vast that two

helicopters can comfortably fly into it and land next to a towering waterfall which comes down one wall and forms a small pond at the floor

The cave also has its own special frog named Colostethus breweri after its discoverer Charles Brewer-Cariacuteas

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of the

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I KNOW THAT WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS IN THE LAST ISSUE BUT WE THINK ITrsquoS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE AGAIN

A substantive donation from Moneycorp the money exchange company has meant that the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Spain has been able to launch a property-marking scheme throughout much of the south-eastern coast of Spain

NHW has purchased the necessary equipment required to implement the scheme and supply the police and neighbourhood watch coordinators with this equipment

With the full backing of the Guardia Civil and Policia Local we hope law enforcement officers will be better equipped to trace the owners of stolen property whilst at the same time helping them to prosecute thieves by proving that items in their possession had been stolen

For more information on this scheme and Neighbourhood Watch in general visit the NHW website at wwwnhwinspaincom or telephone Geoff Salter (Membership) 966 669 142 James Herbert (President) 659 883 516 or Ray Marsh (Press) 966 763 258

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your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

The programme makers chose Jane as a perfect example of English people who are making a real effort to integrate with the Spanish community and encouraging others to do so too

It couldnrsquot have been a better day for the shooting as Jane had among other things the committee meeting of ADAPT in the morning and the weekly radio show ADAPTAMANIA in the afternoon

ADAPT is of course primarily an association for integration having ASOCIACION de ANGLOPARLANTES DE SAN PEDRO as the motto

The programme which will be transmitted later this month is to be called acuteDonrsquot call me Guiri which is a funny coincidence as this was the theme chosen by ADAPT for the carnival this year when members dressed up as acuteTypical Ex-patsrsquo this delighted the interviewer who was interested to see the photographs

At the end of the day Irsquom sure that the crew would have been quite tired after trying to keep

up with Jane and her busy schedule but integration with our Spanish friends is something that Jane is very passionate about they could not have found a better representative

The next meeting of ADAPT is at The Casino San Pedro on the 5th of September at 10am

ADAPTAMANIA Goes out on Radio Pinatar 879fm each Wednesday at 2pm Repeated on Sundays at 8pm

for more information please call Lorna on 968 334 137 or Enid on 966 746 662

AdAPT President Jane Cronin was a lsquoStar for a Day last week when a camera crew from Channel 7 followed her around

The ADAPT Singles Friendship Group had a very happy time at The English Folk Music Club where they were entertained by Smithy with his songs guitar and very funny banter The guest this time was Ian Bruce (also a bit of a comic) the very popular Scottish artist whose wonderful songs most of which were written by him were sung along to with great enthusiasm

After a really enjoyable summer evening with the very friendly Folk Club members ADAPT now have a few converts to the wonderful world of Folk Music

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The SecreTS Of The SOilA drug discovered in the soil of a South Pacific

island may help to fight the ageing process research suggests

When US scientists treated old mice with rapamycin it extended their expected lifespan by up to 38

The findings raise the prospect of being able to slow down the ageing process in older people

However a UK expert warned against using the drug to try to extend lifespan as it can suppress immunity

Rapamycin was first discovered on Easter Island in the 1970s it is already used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and in stents implanted into patients to keep their coronary arteries open It is also being tested as a possible treatment for cancer

Researchers at three centres in Texas Michigan and Maine gave the drug to mice at an age equivalent to 60 in humans The mice were bred to mimic the genetic diversity and susceptibility to disease of humans as closely as possible Rapamycin extended the animalsrsquo expected lifespan by between 28 and 38

The researchers estimated that in human terms this would be greater than the predicted increase in extra years of life if both cancer and heart disease were prevented and cured

Researcher Dr Arlan Richardson said ldquoIrsquove been in ageing research for 35 years and there have been many so-called lsquoanti-ageingrsquo interventions over those years that were never successful I never thought we would find an anti-ageing pill for people in my lifetime however rapamycin shows a great deal of promise to do just thatrdquo

Rapamycin appears to have a similar effect to restricting food intake which has also been shown to boost longevity It targets a protein in cells called mTOR which controls many processes involved in metabolism and response to stress

Dr Lynne Cox an expert in ageing at the University of Oxford described the study as ldquoexcitingrdquo

She said ldquoIt is especially interesting that the drug was effective even when given to older mice as it would be much better to treat ageing in older people rather than using drugs long-term through liferdquo

However she added ldquoIn no way should anyone consider using this particular drug to try to extend their own lifespan as rapamycin suppresses immunity While the lab mice were protected from infection thatrsquos simply impossible in the human population What the study does is to highlight an important molecular pathway that new more specific drugs might be designed to work on Whether itrsquos a sensible thing to try to increase lifespan this way is another matter perhaps increasing health span rather than overall lifespan might be a better goalrdquo

The Modern World

The Modern World

but this summer has stretched our tolerance beyond its limits Our siesta time in the shade has been characterised by a manic semaphore of fly swatting whilst taking a dip involves swimming a chicane of thirsty wasps perched on the pool surface

in a spirit of desperation we went into El Jardin garden Centre seeking to purchase peace in the form of an enclosure Oh bliss Our eyes were met by a pergola with fly screen of exactly the dimensions that would fit the space available

in the blink of an eye we had bought it within hours it was delivered and then began the slightly more lengthy process of getting it put together however faint heart never won fair maiden nor erected pergolas so with neighbourly help and a short accidental dunk in the pool it stood white and magnificent ha You flies now get into that

Next on the list was a visit to the Armeria domingo not to purchase a wasp-shooting pistol but something even more deadly we walked out the proud possessors of a bespoke wasp trap and the assurance from the Spanish lady assistant that it would be effective

how right she was ndash within 24 hours we had trapped over 40 wasps i donlsquot know whether word has got around the wasp community that the biggs garden is now hazardous territory or whether we have managed to decimate the overall

wasp population of limaria but the result is that we now share the pool with the odd danger-loving wasp that considers itself immune from the lure of the trap

Now we can rest unpestered in our pergola palace and dip without fear of striped interlopers in our pool

Roll on those lazy hazy days of summerhellip

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I can put my hand on my heart and say with honesty that I pride myself on my tolerance of all the creatures that inhabit this earth regardless of the number of their legs

By Jos Biggs

Share with us the lengths yoursquove gone to eliminate the flying

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Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day - depending on the situation of your house the hottest part of the day may not be the middle of the day The strength does not go out of the sun until the evenings at the moment

NEVER leave anyone - and especially pets - in a closed parked vehicle for any time at all

Check regularly on babies toddlers and the elderly

Rest whenever possible in shady areas amp avoid standing out in the sun give your bodyrsquos thermostat a have a chance to recover Sunburn affects your bodyrsquos ability to cool itself and causes a loss of body fluids apart from the pain and damage to the skin

Choose lightweight light-coloured loose-fitting clothingWhen you go outdoors protect yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed hat sunglasses with UV protection and put on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out Continue to reapply it during the time you are outside

Pace yourself if you are not accustomed to working or exercising in the heat start slowly and pick up the pace gradually If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath STOP Get into the coolest place possible and rest especially if you become lightheaded confused weak or faint

Your visitors will really feel the heat Arriving from the UK where 20 degrees is something to boast about suddenly they encounter a temperature some 10-20 degrees hotter Such a sudden change can take people by surprise especially as they will want to make the most of the sun and see all the sights in one go

Encourage your visitors to go gently with regard to sunbathing and take time to acclimatise

Prevention is better than cure where the sun is concerned so

wear sunscreenwear a hatwear sunglassesand drink plenty of fluids - we donrsquot mean beer or wine

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This week you are going to begin the process of reinventing yourself as the person you want to be You will have the opportunity to try on some other lsquoyoursquosrsquo until you find one that fits Reinvention is not just for rock stars ndash we can all do it They say that life is an illusion So do as Christine Comaford-lynch suggests in her book ldquoRules for Renegadesrdquo and pick an empowering one

You will need to go back to the child who knew the fun and the power of lsquomake-believersquo Try out being the person you want to be Ask yourself

ldquowhat sort of home does this person haverdquo

ldquowhat does this person wearrdquo

ldquohow does heshe dress and carry themselvesrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe eat and drinkrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe do to keep fitrdquo (Sorry but if they are successful then they will do something to keep fit)

ldquohow does heshe react in different situationsrdquo

Really get under the skin of the lsquonewrsquo you Find out what makes this person tick it may help to cut out pictures from magazines illustrating the clothes accessories and lifestyle that the new you would have look at the pictures often and see if they would work for you

Find a way to try out aspects of the lifestyle you aspire to Test drive the car save up and eat dinner at one of those restaurants spend a week cooking those meals book an appointment to view that million euro house and change the way you wear your clothes

live the life as best you can within the limits of your current life

does it feel good

Could you get used to this

it has to work for you so only you can decide if it doesnrsquot feel right then try another lsquolifersquo Find your inner child and really have fun with this one

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GOAL SETTING FOR SuccESS ndash PART 13

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coeliac disease - part 2

ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

You should also be aware that cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free foods and foods containing gluten are prepared together or served with the same utensils

If you have coeliac disease you may eat the following gluten-free foods

bull most dairy products such as cheese butter and milk

bull fruit

bull vegetables

bull meat and fish (although not breaded or marinated)

bull potatoes

bull rice

bull gluten-free flours including rice corn soy and potato

Immunisations

If you have coeliac disease it can cause your spleen to work less effectively making you more vulnerable to infection from certain germs Therefore you may need to have several immunisations including the flu (influenza) jab the HIB vaccine - which protects against blood poisoning pneumonia and HIB meningitis and the pneumococcal vaccine - which protects against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

luxury that can transform your day-to-day life and ensure you get the very best nightrsquos sleep

Follow our bed linen guide and be inspired

A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

ST SwiThinrsquoS DayST SwiThinrsquoS Day15th July

Itrsquos raining

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Removing Cat amp Dog Hairs

Unsightly animal hairs around the house can be a bit of a problem

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Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

the colour of your upholstery That way no one will notice the

animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

A splashback needs to be at least 20cm high to guard against splashes but you can extend it up to meet the wall units and run it along the whole length of your worktop for a seamless finish If you want an even more streamlined look fit an upstand as well (a short panel in the same material as your worktop)

Your options

Stainless Steel Often seen behind range cookers this material works well across the whole kitchen

especially if you have matching worktops Itrsquos hygienic and light reflecting but itrsquos prone to scratching and will need frequent cleaning to remove fingermarks

Glass Tough and easy to clean glass is a great material that will reflect light Therersquos a huge choice from clear or soft blue glass to very bright colours

Composite Made of resin and stone a composite worktop can be moulded into any shape so your splashback can be seamlessly joined to it Composite materials are hygienic tough and come in a wide range of colours but the splashback will need to be professionally installed

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

Swimming Poo l SafetySwimming Poo l Safety

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no deedS no inSuranCe

No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

12 Philip Glass for example producing a half-note tails off (10)

15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

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24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

DOWN1 Armedconflict(3)2 Part of the Roman calendar (4)3 New (5)4 Shiprsquoscompany(4)5 Female lobster (3)7 Sequence of computer

instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

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game is to enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid made up of 3 x 3 subgrids (they call

them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

plenonsecuritasdirectes

To Advertise in Sol Classifiedstelephone 950 430 820 oremail salessoltimescom

Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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by email salessoltimescom in person avda 28 febrero 54 albox mon-thurs 10-5 friday 10-4payment visa amp cheques made payable to roc publishing sl (min 10 euros per transaction on cheques or visa)

by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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SHout about your buSineSSTO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FROM AS LITTLE AS 20euro a wEEK AND BE SEEN

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Coastal MosquitosMosquito Screens for Windows amp Doors

For a free estimate call us on 610 000 700AWnIngSSHOWER ScREEnS

REpLAcEMEnT WIndOW And

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820

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691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

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carpentry

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cleaning

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dressmaking

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ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

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Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

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Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

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knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

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Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

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mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

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AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

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Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

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AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

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SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

areas covered Tel Paul 687 042 335 Ref 11386

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Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

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Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

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For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

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Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

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mikes mobile mechanics All types of service repair and ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 842 974 mobile mechanic db Autos providing same service as garages or do you require a car checking before you buy it Tel 678 487 689 950 369 116

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and classifieds at

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reg

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20 email sales

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

You can find us in front of AS Auto Shine

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Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

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PER HOUR

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2004 Honda CRV

2 litre petrol 4x4 in grey with matching interior 50000kms one owner from new full history euro11995

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14 petrol Enjoy 62000kms one owner in dark blue superb condition euro8995

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2000 Smart Car

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Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

soltimescom

When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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I KNOW THAT WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS IN THE LAST ISSUE BUT WE THINK ITrsquoS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE AGAIN

A substantive donation from Moneycorp the money exchange company has meant that the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Spain has been able to launch a property-marking scheme throughout much of the south-eastern coast of Spain

NHW has purchased the necessary equipment required to implement the scheme and supply the police and neighbourhood watch coordinators with this equipment

With the full backing of the Guardia Civil and Policia Local we hope law enforcement officers will be better equipped to trace the owners of stolen property whilst at the same time helping them to prosecute thieves by proving that items in their possession had been stolen

For more information on this scheme and Neighbourhood Watch in general visit the NHW website at wwwnhwinspaincom or telephone Geoff Salter (Membership) 966 669 142 James Herbert (President) 659 883 516 or Ray Marsh (Press) 966 763 258

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The programme makers chose Jane as a perfect example of English people who are making a real effort to integrate with the Spanish community and encouraging others to do so too

It couldnrsquot have been a better day for the shooting as Jane had among other things the committee meeting of ADAPT in the morning and the weekly radio show ADAPTAMANIA in the afternoon

ADAPT is of course primarily an association for integration having ASOCIACION de ANGLOPARLANTES DE SAN PEDRO as the motto

The programme which will be transmitted later this month is to be called acuteDonrsquot call me Guiri which is a funny coincidence as this was the theme chosen by ADAPT for the carnival this year when members dressed up as acuteTypical Ex-patsrsquo this delighted the interviewer who was interested to see the photographs

At the end of the day Irsquom sure that the crew would have been quite tired after trying to keep

up with Jane and her busy schedule but integration with our Spanish friends is something that Jane is very passionate about they could not have found a better representative

The next meeting of ADAPT is at The Casino San Pedro on the 5th of September at 10am

ADAPTAMANIA Goes out on Radio Pinatar 879fm each Wednesday at 2pm Repeated on Sundays at 8pm

for more information please call Lorna on 968 334 137 or Enid on 966 746 662

AdAPT President Jane Cronin was a lsquoStar for a Day last week when a camera crew from Channel 7 followed her around

The ADAPT Singles Friendship Group had a very happy time at The English Folk Music Club where they were entertained by Smithy with his songs guitar and very funny banter The guest this time was Ian Bruce (also a bit of a comic) the very popular Scottish artist whose wonderful songs most of which were written by him were sung along to with great enthusiasm

After a really enjoyable summer evening with the very friendly Folk Club members ADAPT now have a few converts to the wonderful world of Folk Music

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The SecreTS Of The SOilA drug discovered in the soil of a South Pacific

island may help to fight the ageing process research suggests

When US scientists treated old mice with rapamycin it extended their expected lifespan by up to 38

The findings raise the prospect of being able to slow down the ageing process in older people

However a UK expert warned against using the drug to try to extend lifespan as it can suppress immunity

Rapamycin was first discovered on Easter Island in the 1970s it is already used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and in stents implanted into patients to keep their coronary arteries open It is also being tested as a possible treatment for cancer

Researchers at three centres in Texas Michigan and Maine gave the drug to mice at an age equivalent to 60 in humans The mice were bred to mimic the genetic diversity and susceptibility to disease of humans as closely as possible Rapamycin extended the animalsrsquo expected lifespan by between 28 and 38

The researchers estimated that in human terms this would be greater than the predicted increase in extra years of life if both cancer and heart disease were prevented and cured

Researcher Dr Arlan Richardson said ldquoIrsquove been in ageing research for 35 years and there have been many so-called lsquoanti-ageingrsquo interventions over those years that were never successful I never thought we would find an anti-ageing pill for people in my lifetime however rapamycin shows a great deal of promise to do just thatrdquo

Rapamycin appears to have a similar effect to restricting food intake which has also been shown to boost longevity It targets a protein in cells called mTOR which controls many processes involved in metabolism and response to stress

Dr Lynne Cox an expert in ageing at the University of Oxford described the study as ldquoexcitingrdquo

She said ldquoIt is especially interesting that the drug was effective even when given to older mice as it would be much better to treat ageing in older people rather than using drugs long-term through liferdquo

However she added ldquoIn no way should anyone consider using this particular drug to try to extend their own lifespan as rapamycin suppresses immunity While the lab mice were protected from infection thatrsquos simply impossible in the human population What the study does is to highlight an important molecular pathway that new more specific drugs might be designed to work on Whether itrsquos a sensible thing to try to increase lifespan this way is another matter perhaps increasing health span rather than overall lifespan might be a better goalrdquo

The Modern World

The Modern World

but this summer has stretched our tolerance beyond its limits Our siesta time in the shade has been characterised by a manic semaphore of fly swatting whilst taking a dip involves swimming a chicane of thirsty wasps perched on the pool surface

in a spirit of desperation we went into El Jardin garden Centre seeking to purchase peace in the form of an enclosure Oh bliss Our eyes were met by a pergola with fly screen of exactly the dimensions that would fit the space available

in the blink of an eye we had bought it within hours it was delivered and then began the slightly more lengthy process of getting it put together however faint heart never won fair maiden nor erected pergolas so with neighbourly help and a short accidental dunk in the pool it stood white and magnificent ha You flies now get into that

Next on the list was a visit to the Armeria domingo not to purchase a wasp-shooting pistol but something even more deadly we walked out the proud possessors of a bespoke wasp trap and the assurance from the Spanish lady assistant that it would be effective

how right she was ndash within 24 hours we had trapped over 40 wasps i donlsquot know whether word has got around the wasp community that the biggs garden is now hazardous territory or whether we have managed to decimate the overall

wasp population of limaria but the result is that we now share the pool with the odd danger-loving wasp that considers itself immune from the lure of the trap

Now we can rest unpestered in our pergola palace and dip without fear of striped interlopers in our pool

Roll on those lazy hazy days of summerhellip

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I can put my hand on my heart and say with honesty that I pride myself on my tolerance of all the creatures that inhabit this earth regardless of the number of their legs

By Jos Biggs

Share with us the lengths yoursquove gone to eliminate the flying

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Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day - depending on the situation of your house the hottest part of the day may not be the middle of the day The strength does not go out of the sun until the evenings at the moment

NEVER leave anyone - and especially pets - in a closed parked vehicle for any time at all

Check regularly on babies toddlers and the elderly

Rest whenever possible in shady areas amp avoid standing out in the sun give your bodyrsquos thermostat a have a chance to recover Sunburn affects your bodyrsquos ability to cool itself and causes a loss of body fluids apart from the pain and damage to the skin

Choose lightweight light-coloured loose-fitting clothingWhen you go outdoors protect yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed hat sunglasses with UV protection and put on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out Continue to reapply it during the time you are outside

Pace yourself if you are not accustomed to working or exercising in the heat start slowly and pick up the pace gradually If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath STOP Get into the coolest place possible and rest especially if you become lightheaded confused weak or faint

Your visitors will really feel the heat Arriving from the UK where 20 degrees is something to boast about suddenly they encounter a temperature some 10-20 degrees hotter Such a sudden change can take people by surprise especially as they will want to make the most of the sun and see all the sights in one go

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This week you are going to begin the process of reinventing yourself as the person you want to be You will have the opportunity to try on some other lsquoyoursquosrsquo until you find one that fits Reinvention is not just for rock stars ndash we can all do it They say that life is an illusion So do as Christine Comaford-lynch suggests in her book ldquoRules for Renegadesrdquo and pick an empowering one

You will need to go back to the child who knew the fun and the power of lsquomake-believersquo Try out being the person you want to be Ask yourself

ldquowhat sort of home does this person haverdquo

ldquowhat does this person wearrdquo

ldquohow does heshe dress and carry themselvesrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe eat and drinkrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe do to keep fitrdquo (Sorry but if they are successful then they will do something to keep fit)

ldquohow does heshe react in different situationsrdquo

Really get under the skin of the lsquonewrsquo you Find out what makes this person tick it may help to cut out pictures from magazines illustrating the clothes accessories and lifestyle that the new you would have look at the pictures often and see if they would work for you

Find a way to try out aspects of the lifestyle you aspire to Test drive the car save up and eat dinner at one of those restaurants spend a week cooking those meals book an appointment to view that million euro house and change the way you wear your clothes

live the life as best you can within the limits of your current life

does it feel good

Could you get used to this

it has to work for you so only you can decide if it doesnrsquot feel right then try another lsquolifersquo Find your inner child and really have fun with this one

Sue Courtney is a Personal Success Coach amp Stylist if you would like more details of her coaching service and how it could help you please email her at suesuccessandimagecoachcouk

GOAL SETTING FOR SuccESS ndash PART 13

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coeliac disease - part 2

ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

You should also be aware that cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free foods and foods containing gluten are prepared together or served with the same utensils

If you have coeliac disease you may eat the following gluten-free foods

bull most dairy products such as cheese butter and milk

bull fruit

bull vegetables

bull meat and fish (although not breaded or marinated)

bull potatoes

bull rice

bull gluten-free flours including rice corn soy and potato

Immunisations

If you have coeliac disease it can cause your spleen to work less effectively making you more vulnerable to infection from certain germs Therefore you may need to have several immunisations including the flu (influenza) jab the HIB vaccine - which protects against blood poisoning pneumonia and HIB meningitis and the pneumococcal vaccine - which protects against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

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A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

ST SwiThinrsquoS DayST SwiThinrsquoS Day15th July

Itrsquos raining

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Removing Cat amp Dog Hairs

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Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

the colour of your upholstery That way no one will notice the

animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

comment on the paisley

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

A splashback needs to be at least 20cm high to guard against splashes but you can extend it up to meet the wall units and run it along the whole length of your worktop for a seamless finish If you want an even more streamlined look fit an upstand as well (a short panel in the same material as your worktop)

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Stainless Steel Often seen behind range cookers this material works well across the whole kitchen

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

Swimming Poo l SafetySwimming Poo l Safety

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no deedS no inSuranCe

No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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SUDOKU PUZZLESudoku is a placement puzzle where the aim of the

game is to enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid made up of 3 x 3 subgrids (they call

them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

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JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

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250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

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FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

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wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

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AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

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carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

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FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

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A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

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ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

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heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

horse riding

Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

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knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

locksmith24hr casaserve Locksmith new locks safes security grills window locks fitted Call 950 466 438 or 676 306 269 wwwcasaservecomLocksmith - Provides 24hr service HousesApartmentsCarsShops etc also lock fitting service Tel 666 949 213PhIL ThE PICk LOCkSmITh 24 hours Locked out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas and surrounding area Tel 697 243 181

mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

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AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

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Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

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AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

A1 SKY TELEVISION

SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

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Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

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Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

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For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

sparesrepair

Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

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mikes mobile mechanics All types of service repair and ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 842 974 mobile mechanic db Autos providing same service as garages or do you require a car checking before you buy it Tel 678 487 689 950 369 116

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and classifieds at

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

You can find us in front of AS Auto Shine

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Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

NOW250cc Water Cooled Quad 2899euro125cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1899euro125cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1599euro125cc Motocross 1599euro125cc Scooters (3 models) 1099euro50cc 2 Stroke Scooter 799euro400cc Water Cooled Quad 4999euro200cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1999euro250cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1999euro

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1 year old Low km Guarantee up to 12 months from 799euro

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We collect your bike for repair or service local FrEE

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now slashedunbeatable

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OPENiNG HOUrSMon ~ Fri 9am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 2pm

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UrGENTLY WaNTED FOr CaSH YOUR 2000 ONWARDS 5 DOOR HATCHBACKS

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We are always buying vehicles low kms examples are preferable with service history

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NEED HELP SELLING YOUR CARAsk about our Sale or Return

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PER HOUR

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2005 KIA Cerato 20

Petrol 5 door hatchback in light blue one lady owner 48000 kms alloys top of range full history terrific value euro6995

2004 Honda CRV

2 litre petrol 4x4 in grey with matching interior 50000kms one owner from new full history euro11995

2006 Opel Meriva

14 petrol Enjoy 62000kms one owner in dark blue superb condition euro8995

2007 Renault Scenic

Dynamique 16 petrol top of range 20000kms in champagne scotch guarded with warranty euro7995

2000 Smart Car

Smart Passion Pulse Air-con usual extras locally owned euro2995

We will beat any genuine written quotation by a minimum of 100euro

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Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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The SecreTS Of The SOilA drug discovered in the soil of a South Pacific

island may help to fight the ageing process research suggests

When US scientists treated old mice with rapamycin it extended their expected lifespan by up to 38

The findings raise the prospect of being able to slow down the ageing process in older people

However a UK expert warned against using the drug to try to extend lifespan as it can suppress immunity

Rapamycin was first discovered on Easter Island in the 1970s it is already used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and in stents implanted into patients to keep their coronary arteries open It is also being tested as a possible treatment for cancer

Researchers at three centres in Texas Michigan and Maine gave the drug to mice at an age equivalent to 60 in humans The mice were bred to mimic the genetic diversity and susceptibility to disease of humans as closely as possible Rapamycin extended the animalsrsquo expected lifespan by between 28 and 38

The researchers estimated that in human terms this would be greater than the predicted increase in extra years of life if both cancer and heart disease were prevented and cured

Researcher Dr Arlan Richardson said ldquoIrsquove been in ageing research for 35 years and there have been many so-called lsquoanti-ageingrsquo interventions over those years that were never successful I never thought we would find an anti-ageing pill for people in my lifetime however rapamycin shows a great deal of promise to do just thatrdquo

Rapamycin appears to have a similar effect to restricting food intake which has also been shown to boost longevity It targets a protein in cells called mTOR which controls many processes involved in metabolism and response to stress

Dr Lynne Cox an expert in ageing at the University of Oxford described the study as ldquoexcitingrdquo

She said ldquoIt is especially interesting that the drug was effective even when given to older mice as it would be much better to treat ageing in older people rather than using drugs long-term through liferdquo

However she added ldquoIn no way should anyone consider using this particular drug to try to extend their own lifespan as rapamycin suppresses immunity While the lab mice were protected from infection thatrsquos simply impossible in the human population What the study does is to highlight an important molecular pathway that new more specific drugs might be designed to work on Whether itrsquos a sensible thing to try to increase lifespan this way is another matter perhaps increasing health span rather than overall lifespan might be a better goalrdquo

The Modern World

The Modern World

but this summer has stretched our tolerance beyond its limits Our siesta time in the shade has been characterised by a manic semaphore of fly swatting whilst taking a dip involves swimming a chicane of thirsty wasps perched on the pool surface

in a spirit of desperation we went into El Jardin garden Centre seeking to purchase peace in the form of an enclosure Oh bliss Our eyes were met by a pergola with fly screen of exactly the dimensions that would fit the space available

in the blink of an eye we had bought it within hours it was delivered and then began the slightly more lengthy process of getting it put together however faint heart never won fair maiden nor erected pergolas so with neighbourly help and a short accidental dunk in the pool it stood white and magnificent ha You flies now get into that

Next on the list was a visit to the Armeria domingo not to purchase a wasp-shooting pistol but something even more deadly we walked out the proud possessors of a bespoke wasp trap and the assurance from the Spanish lady assistant that it would be effective

how right she was ndash within 24 hours we had trapped over 40 wasps i donlsquot know whether word has got around the wasp community that the biggs garden is now hazardous territory or whether we have managed to decimate the overall

wasp population of limaria but the result is that we now share the pool with the odd danger-loving wasp that considers itself immune from the lure of the trap

Now we can rest unpestered in our pergola palace and dip without fear of striped interlopers in our pool

Roll on those lazy hazy days of summerhellip

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I can put my hand on my heart and say with honesty that I pride myself on my tolerance of all the creatures that inhabit this earth regardless of the number of their legs

By Jos Biggs

Share with us the lengths yoursquove gone to eliminate the flying

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Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day - depending on the situation of your house the hottest part of the day may not be the middle of the day The strength does not go out of the sun until the evenings at the moment

NEVER leave anyone - and especially pets - in a closed parked vehicle for any time at all

Check regularly on babies toddlers and the elderly

Rest whenever possible in shady areas amp avoid standing out in the sun give your bodyrsquos thermostat a have a chance to recover Sunburn affects your bodyrsquos ability to cool itself and causes a loss of body fluids apart from the pain and damage to the skin

Choose lightweight light-coloured loose-fitting clothingWhen you go outdoors protect yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed hat sunglasses with UV protection and put on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out Continue to reapply it during the time you are outside

Pace yourself if you are not accustomed to working or exercising in the heat start slowly and pick up the pace gradually If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath STOP Get into the coolest place possible and rest especially if you become lightheaded confused weak or faint

Your visitors will really feel the heat Arriving from the UK where 20 degrees is something to boast about suddenly they encounter a temperature some 10-20 degrees hotter Such a sudden change can take people by surprise especially as they will want to make the most of the sun and see all the sights in one go

Encourage your visitors to go gently with regard to sunbathing and take time to acclimatise

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This week you are going to begin the process of reinventing yourself as the person you want to be You will have the opportunity to try on some other lsquoyoursquosrsquo until you find one that fits Reinvention is not just for rock stars ndash we can all do it They say that life is an illusion So do as Christine Comaford-lynch suggests in her book ldquoRules for Renegadesrdquo and pick an empowering one

You will need to go back to the child who knew the fun and the power of lsquomake-believersquo Try out being the person you want to be Ask yourself

ldquowhat sort of home does this person haverdquo

ldquowhat does this person wearrdquo

ldquohow does heshe dress and carry themselvesrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe eat and drinkrdquo

ldquowhat does heshe do to keep fitrdquo (Sorry but if they are successful then they will do something to keep fit)

ldquohow does heshe react in different situationsrdquo

Really get under the skin of the lsquonewrsquo you Find out what makes this person tick it may help to cut out pictures from magazines illustrating the clothes accessories and lifestyle that the new you would have look at the pictures often and see if they would work for you

Find a way to try out aspects of the lifestyle you aspire to Test drive the car save up and eat dinner at one of those restaurants spend a week cooking those meals book an appointment to view that million euro house and change the way you wear your clothes

live the life as best you can within the limits of your current life

does it feel good

Could you get used to this

it has to work for you so only you can decide if it doesnrsquot feel right then try another lsquolifersquo Find your inner child and really have fun with this one

Sue Courtney is a Personal Success Coach amp Stylist if you would like more details of her coaching service and how it could help you please email her at suesuccessandimagecoachcouk

GOAL SETTING FOR SuccESS ndash PART 13

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coeliac disease - part 2

ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

You should also be aware that cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free foods and foods containing gluten are prepared together or served with the same utensils

If you have coeliac disease you may eat the following gluten-free foods

bull most dairy products such as cheese butter and milk

bull fruit

bull vegetables

bull meat and fish (although not breaded or marinated)

bull potatoes

bull rice

bull gluten-free flours including rice corn soy and potato

Immunisations

If you have coeliac disease it can cause your spleen to work less effectively making you more vulnerable to infection from certain germs Therefore you may need to have several immunisations including the flu (influenza) jab the HIB vaccine - which protects against blood poisoning pneumonia and HIB meningitis and the pneumococcal vaccine - which protects against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

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A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

ST SwiThinrsquoS DayST SwiThinrsquoS Day15th July

Itrsquos raining

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Removing Cat amp Dog Hairs

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Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

the colour of your upholstery That way no one will notice the

animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

comment on the paisley

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

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Stainless Steel Often seen behind range cookers this material works well across the whole kitchen

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

Swimming Poo l SafetySwimming Poo l Safety

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no deedS no inSuranCe

No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

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(64)

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

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JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

plenonsecuritasdirectes

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

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250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

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FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

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wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

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AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

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carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

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FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

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A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

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ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

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heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

horse riding

Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

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knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

locksmith24hr casaserve Locksmith new locks safes security grills window locks fitted Call 950 466 438 or 676 306 269 wwwcasaservecomLocksmith - Provides 24hr service HousesApartmentsCarsShops etc also lock fitting service Tel 666 949 213PhIL ThE PICk LOCkSmITh 24 hours Locked out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas and surrounding area Tel 697 243 181

mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

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AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

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Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

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AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

A1 SKY TELEVISION

SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

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Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

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Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

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For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

sparesrepair

Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

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mikes mobile mechanics All types of service repair and ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 842 974 mobile mechanic db Autos providing same service as garages or do you require a car checking before you buy it Tel 678 487 689 950 369 116

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and classifieds at

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

You can find us in front of AS Auto Shine

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Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

NOW250cc Water Cooled Quad 2899euro125cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1899euro125cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1599euro125cc Motocross 1599euro125cc Scooters (3 models) 1099euro50cc 2 Stroke Scooter 799euro400cc Water Cooled Quad 4999euro200cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1999euro250cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1999euro

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1 year old Low km Guarantee up to 12 months from 799euro

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We collect your bike for repair or service local FrEE

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now slashedunbeatable

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OPENiNG HOUrSMon ~ Fri 9am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 2pm

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UrGENTLY WaNTED FOr CaSH YOUR 2000 ONWARDS 5 DOOR HATCHBACKS

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We are always buying vehicles low kms examples are preferable with service history

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NEED HELP SELLING YOUR CARAsk about our Sale or Return

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PER HOUR

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2005 KIA Cerato 20

Petrol 5 door hatchback in light blue one lady owner 48000 kms alloys top of range full history terrific value euro6995

2004 Honda CRV

2 litre petrol 4x4 in grey with matching interior 50000kms one owner from new full history euro11995

2006 Opel Meriva

14 petrol Enjoy 62000kms one owner in dark blue superb condition euro8995

2007 Renault Scenic

Dynamique 16 petrol top of range 20000kms in champagne scotch guarded with warranty euro7995

2000 Smart Car

Smart Passion Pulse Air-con usual extras locally owned euro2995

We will beat any genuine written quotation by a minimum of 100euro

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Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

luxury that can transform your day-to-day life and ensure you get the very best nightrsquos sleep

Follow our bed linen guide and be inspired

A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

ST SwiThinrsquoS DayST SwiThinrsquoS Day15th July

Itrsquos raining

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Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

the colour of your upholstery That way no one will notice the

animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

Swimming Poo l SafetySwimming Poo l Safety

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

The contents of this report are for information purposes only It is not intended as a recommendation to trade or a solicitation for funds Currencies Direct cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages arising from any action taken following consideration of this information

boE leave QE measures unchanged

market Commentary ~ 10th July 2009

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

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for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

12 Philip Glass for example producing a half-note tails off (10)

15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

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24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

DOWN1 Armedconflict(3)2 Part of the Roman calendar (4)3 New (5)4 Shiprsquoscompany(4)5 Female lobster (3)7 Sequence of computer

instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

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game is to enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid made up of 3 x 3 subgrids (they call

them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

plenonsecuritasdirectes

To Advertise in Sol Classifiedstelephone 950 430 820 oremail salessoltimescom

Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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by email salessoltimescom in person avda 28 febrero 54 albox mon-thurs 10-5 friday 10-4payment visa amp cheques made payable to roc publishing sl (min 10 euros per transaction on cheques or visa)

by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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SHout about your buSineSSTO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FROM AS LITTLE AS 20euro a wEEK AND BE SEEN

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Coastal MosquitosMosquito Screens for Windows amp Doors

For a free estimate call us on 610 000 700AWnIngSSHOWER ScREEnS

REpLAcEMEnT WIndOW And

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openings

Enclosures ConservatoriesConvert your patio area into a sunroom or a mosquito free

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bull BUILdING WORKbull GARdEN CLEARING amp MAINTENANCE

bull PONdS

TEam OF TwO haRD wORKinG STROnG LaDS aVaiLaBLE FOR aLL TyPES OF

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reforms and new buildsSwimming Pools and Kitchens

For Free eStiMateSamp advice please call

666 194 885 or Evenings 950 952 942

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820

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691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

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carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

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dressmaking

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ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

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Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

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Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

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knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

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Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

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mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

plumBing

AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

pool cleaning

Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

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AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

A1 SKY TELEVISION

SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

areas covered Tel Paul 687 042 335 Ref 11386

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Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

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Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

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For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

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Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

mechanical services

mikes mobile mechanics All types of service repair and ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 842 974 mobile mechanic db Autos providing same service as garages or do you require a car checking before you buy it Tel 678 487 689 950 369 116

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and classifieds at

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

You can find us in front of AS Auto Shine

hiRE ShOPPush Chairs 10euroHigh Chairs 5euroCar Seats 10euroBicycles 10euroAir Con 15euroStair Gates 5euroFans 5euroGenerators 19euroWheelchairs10euroTVs 10euro

Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

NOW250cc Water Cooled Quad 2899euro125cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1899euro125cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1599euro125cc Motocross 1599euro125cc Scooters (3 models) 1099euro50cc 2 Stroke Scooter 799euro400cc Water Cooled Quad 4999euro200cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1999euro250cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1999euro

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1 year old Low km Guarantee up to 12 months from 799euro

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WE CAN SUPPLY ANY PART FOR ANY CAR TO ORDER EITHER FROM UK OR IN SPAIN ALL AT DISCOUNT PRICES

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PER HOUR

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2004 Honda CRV

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14 petrol Enjoy 62000kms one owner in dark blue superb condition euro8995

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2000 Smart Car

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Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

soltimescom

When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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coeliac disease - part 2

ARTICLE BY Nicki Wakeman RGN DIP HE in NursingAlmeria Angels Call ~ 665 017 950 Email ~ almeriaangelsyahoocom

If you have coeliac disease you must give up all sources of gluten for life eating foods that contain it will cause your symptoms to return This can be a daunting prospect but your GP will be able to provide you with help and advice about ways that you can manage your diet

Your symptoms should improve considerably within weeks of starting a gluten-free diet However it may take up to two years for your digestive system to heal completely You will also need to return to your GP for check-ups on a regular basis

When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease you will be referred to a dietician who will be able to help you adjust to your new diet without gluten They can also ensure that your diet is balanced and contains all the nutrients that you need including essential vitamins and minerals

If you have coeliac disease you will no longer be able to eat any foods that contain wheat (farina graham flour semolina and durum) barley or rye

However gluten as a protein is not essential to your diet and can be replaced by other foods There are many gluten-free alternatives that are widely available in supermarkets and health food shops including pasta pizza bases and bread

Unless they are labelled as gluten-free you should not eat bread pasta cereals biscuits or crackers

cakes and pastries pies gravies and sauces or oats (some people with coeliac disease may be able to eat oats but it is best to avoid them because they can be contaminated with wheat)

It is important that you check the labels of any foods that you buy Many foods particularly those that are processed contain gluten in food additives such as malt flavouring and modified food starch Gluten may also be found in some non-food items including lipstick postage stamps and some types of medication

You should also be aware that cross-contamination can occur if gluten-free foods and foods containing gluten are prepared together or served with the same utensils

If you have coeliac disease you may eat the following gluten-free foods

bull most dairy products such as cheese butter and milk

bull fruit

bull vegetables

bull meat and fish (although not breaded or marinated)

bull potatoes

bull rice

bull gluten-free flours including rice corn soy and potato

Immunisations

If you have coeliac disease it can cause your spleen to work less effectively making you more vulnerable to infection from certain germs Therefore you may need to have several immunisations including the flu (influenza) jab the HIB vaccine - which protects against blood poisoning pneumonia and HIB meningitis and the pneumococcal vaccine - which protects against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

luxury that can transform your day-to-day life and ensure you get the very best nightrsquos sleep

Follow our bed linen guide and be inspired

A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

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Removing Cat amp Dog Hairs

Unsightly animal hairs around the house can be a bit of a problem

One thing you can do is buy a dedicated catdog hair remover - itrsquos basically a

roller with sticky paper wrapped round it sticky side out

However a much cheaper alternative is to just wrap sticky tape around your

hand (sticky side out) and press on to the lsquohairyrsquo area to remove the hairs

Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

the colour of your upholstery That way no one will notice the

animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

comment on the paisley

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

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Stainless Steel Often seen behind range cookers this material works well across the whole kitchen

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

The contents of this report are for information purposes only It is not intended as a recommendation to trade or a solicitation for funds Currencies Direct cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages arising from any action taken following consideration of this information

boE leave QE measures unchanged

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

Jenny louise hayes clinicavetpuertomazarrontelefonicanet

general Enquiries 968 138 081

mobile (+34) 608 466 553

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benny ollie amp lucy - were abandoned at one week old but are now doing fine and looking for loving homes already well-socialised and likely to be small

medium they are in need of loving homes

if you are interested in either of these dogs or would like to see

the other dogs that need homing please call 663 762 642

wwwalboxdogrescuecom

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Fri Sat amp Sun 1pm - 12 midnightCalle Juan Sebastian el Cano 30

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

Summer Fruits Summer Fruits

From the Urgencias Albox go straight over the crossroads towards La hortichuela take sharp bend to right amp follow road for 20 yards where you will find Sopranos7pm

Call Vic 620 166 719 or Brian 657 443 791 Old Divas Bar La hortichuela aljambra

MondAy ~ Poker night 8pmWednesdAy ~ Quiz night 830pm start

FrIdAy ~ Fish and chips served from 2pmsAturdAy ~ regular Live entertainment from 830pm - latesundAy ~ carvery 130pm - 5pm (Bar open 12 noon - late)

smooth radio roadshow 3rd FridaY in everY month

Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

Bar oPen daiLY 12 noon - LaterestaUrant oPen 2Pm - 9Pm

5 amp 10oz steaks and Gammon steaks availableassorted homemade desserts available

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

The Sunburnt ArmsThe all round entertainment bar

Tel 678 248 788MOn - fRI 6pM - LATE SAT amp Sun 1pM - LATE Email the_sunburnt_armsyahoocouk

SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

(350euro extra) all served with 5 veg amp all the extras

PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

Marie Rose Sauce Beef Salad with Mustard Mayo Cheese Salad Chicken

Salad with Mango Mayo - ALL 5euro

follow directions to ITv until you pickup signs for the sunbuRnT ARMs

from 8pm

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from 8pm

Thursday

Every Wednesday 2 Courses for 5euro

InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

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15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

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instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

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them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

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6a Upper CC

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30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

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JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

plenonsecuritasdirectes

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 33SOLtimes JULY 2009

by email salessoltimescom in person avda 28 febrero 54 albox mon-thurs 10-5 friday 10-4payment visa amp cheques made payable to roc publishing sl (min 10 euros per transaction on cheques or visa)

by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

34 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

SHout about your buSineSSTO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FROM AS LITTLE AS 20euro a wEEK AND BE SEEN

BY OVER 22500 rEadErs Call 950 430 820 or email salessoltimescom

Coastal MosquitosMosquito Screens for Windows amp Doors

For a free estimate call us on 610 000 700AWnIngSSHOWER ScREEnS

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openings

Enclosures ConservatoriesConvert your patio area into a sunroom or a mosquito free

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bull BUILdING WORKbull GARdEN CLEARING amp MAINTENANCE

bull PONdS

TEam OF TwO haRD wORKinG STROnG LaDS aVaiLaBLE FOR aLL TyPES OF

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reforms and new buildsSwimming Pools and Kitchens

For Free eStiMateSamp advice please call

666 194 885 or Evenings 950 952 942

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Tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet Email solshadersgmailcom

domestic amp commercial supplied amp fitted many colours amp styles all areas covered free quotations signwriting service for commercial

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AWNINGS - FLY SCREENS - INTERNAL BLINDS

ARMADILLO Building Work Extensions Patios amp Tiling Painting amp Decorating

Mosquito Blinds Security Grilles Shower Cubicles Plumbing Work

Call Mick on 950 528 128 or 663 303 350

QUALIFIEd ELECTRICIAN

Tel 670 309 878

Installations RewiringRepairs lights amp Fans FittedEmergency Callout Available

City amp Guilds and spanish Qualifications

Telephone 950 064 781 (5pm to 10pm) Mobile Mark 671 220 162

email poolmedicshotmailcom wwwpoolmedicses

s w i m m i n g p o o l e n g i n e e r s

MUlTIFUNCTIONAl 200g CHlORINE TABlETS 5KG - ONly 1750euro

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labour amp sand media ONly 99euroFULL 8x4 POOL CLEAN ONLY 13euro POOL LEAkAgE SPECIALISTS

BabybasicsbAby EQUIPmENT hIREBirth to 5 yearsTravel cot car seat door gates bottle sterilizers baby walkers etcShort term or long term hirefREE dELIvERy amp nO dEpOSIT

Call jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579 baby basicslycoscom

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ldquoDID YOU KNOw SOL TIMES HAS OVER 450 DISTRIBUTION POINTSrdquo

Sol Times Newspapers is distributed every week to over 450 drop off points including shops garages supermarkets pubs restaurants and other businesses throughout Almeria and Murcia conurbation Listed below are just some of the towns villages and outlets that stock our paper each week

ShOUT

bLANCA~ CAMPO VERDE~ PILAR DE

HORADADA~ CABO ROIG~ LOS BALCONES~ LA ZENIA~ VILLA MARTIN~ PLAYA FLAMENCA

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Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 35SOLtimes JULY 2009

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSAny item for sale UNDER 300euro is FREE to advertise here

call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

soltimescom

FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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There are a lot of myths around pain who has it and why and how we cope with it here we shatter some common

misconceptions

MYTh 1 Youll become addicted to painkillers Use even small amounts of the opiate-based types (the group that includes codeine co-proxamol (which has recently lost its licence) tramadol and morphine) when youre not in pain and its true you may become addicted But use them when you are and addiction

is virtually unheard of no matter how big the dose This is because being in pain changes the way your body responds to these kinds of

drugs

MYTh 2 Some people are complete wimps Were all different in our perception and expression of pain and in our reactions to pain relief Use of Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) machines in hospitals has revealed that people discover a level thats lsquoright for them and that theres a fourfold difference in lsquoright levels between individuals This isnt related to body weight age

nationality sex or to the cause of the pain

MYTH 3 You have pain for a reason Not always If you put your hand over a flame then of course pain

insists you withdraw it If you sprain an ankle the lower limb (not just the foot) becomes tender forcing you to stop using it But in chronic conditions pain is a bit like a fire alarm going off when theres no fire

It no longer has a purpose

MYTh 4 Its better to do without painkillers if you can Acute pain such as toothache can make you frightened and

miserable prevent sleep and delay recovery So dont deny yourself painkillers But you need to balance short-term pain relief with

side effects (constipation with codeine stomach upset with anti-inflammatories) For longer-term pain analgesics are important but they should only be part of how you get your pain under control

MYTh 5 If you take painkillers too often they wont work when you really need them

If you regularly take morphine-based drugs your body does develop a tolerance But other painkillers dont induce tolerance in the same

way

Five Myths About Pain

There are lots of ideas and theories on why some people have issues with excesses and others do not People who succeed in life have confidence and those who do not make tentative attempts itrsquos like they are not really expecting to succeed so they need to reward or punish themselves People who have problems with excess whether it is food alcohol cigarettes medication or another substance generally have one thing in common The substance misused is a quick fix and avoids resolving the issue at the root of their problem

For the obese - food becomes their focus a reward used to make them feel better and they eat to make themselves feel better - a quick fix - but the result is they become fatter their body image deteriorates and their self esteem lowers because they and even worse others view them as weak The problem self-perpetuates

The obese person may join a slimming group and lose lots of weight they gain motivation from other people through shame and reward They are ashamed if they have not lost weight at the weekly weigh in and are rewarded by praise and awards if they have but as soon as the target weight is reached and they leave the support (discipline) of the group the behaviour returns Something makes them feel bad incompetent or whatever the

trigger is and the original behaviour returns

This is true for people with dependency on all kinds of things The problem could be anything from a long forgotten unresolved childhood issue through to something that went wrong during the day but what most of them seem to have in common is that they have been conditioned to self-regulate they have been taught to reward themselves and shame has been used as a punishment

The way the mind works is on two levels ndash the things that you need to know to function and the things that you know automatically All of the issues surrounding an excess or compulsion are locked into automatic behaviour and have a trigger The trouble is that the sufferer and their families are too close to recognise the spiral of behaviour because their response is automatic The key is to recognise what is happening once that hurdle is crossed a solution can be found and often the solution is unexpected

Confidence is the hinge on the door to success

Christine hargan bSc (hons) Psychology Specialises in and treats the causes and effects of emotional disorders confidence and addiction based issues with hypnotherapy NlP and psychotherapy For further information wwwwhatsholdingyoubackbiz

A moderate addiction may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health

Lifersquos Excesses

Lifersquos Excesses

Older people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of dementia a US study suggests

Researchers found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 lower risk of the disease than the general population However people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia

The Wake Forest University study was presented at the International Conference on Alzheimerrsquos Disease The US researchers focused on 3069 people aged 75 or older

At the beginning of the six-year study 2587 participants had no signs of problems with their brain while 482 had mild cognitive impairment During the study 523 new dementia cases emerged

The researchers took account of factors such as smoking depression and social activity and found that one or two drinks a day was associated with a 37 lower risk of dementia among those who were cognitively normal at the start of the study

However among those who already had mild cognitive impairment alcohol intake was associated with faster cognitive decline

Among the people in the study four in ten did not drink alcohol four in ten consumed up to seven drinks a week one in ten consumed 8-14 drinks a week and one in ten consumed more than 14 drinks a week

Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said ldquoThere are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia

ldquoOne is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets Additionally animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine a chemical in the brain that is important in memoryrdquo

Dr Sink added ldquoWe cannot recommend that older adults who donrsquot drink start drinking alcohol based on this study

ldquoBut it is reasonable to say that if you are already a light to moderate drinker you may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimerrsquos disease or other dementias However if you already have memory or thinking problems drinking alcohol may accelerate memory declinerdquo

Rebecca Wood chief executive of the Alzheimerrsquos Research Trust said ldquoAlthough moderate alcohol intake does appear to reduce dementia risk exceeding one to two drinks per day on a regular basis - becoming a heavy drinker - may double risk of developing dementia

ldquoOn the basis of this study older people with memory problems should consider not drinking at all The best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet exercise regularly and remain socially activerdquo

The results conflict with those from a study published in Neurology in 2007 which suggests people with mild cognitive impairment might slow their mental decline with up to one drink a day

- Health News Update - New Study Indicates A Few Drinks lsquoCuts Dementia Riskrsquo -

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

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Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

ST SwiThinrsquoS DayST SwiThinrsquoS Day15th July

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

Decide on the sizehellip

A splashback needs to be at least 20cm high to guard against splashes but you can extend it up to meet the wall units and run it along the whole length of your worktop for a seamless finish If you want an even more streamlined look fit an upstand as well (a short panel in the same material as your worktop)

Your options

Stainless Steel Often seen behind range cookers this material works well across the whole kitchen

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

The contents of this report are for information purposes only It is not intended as a recommendation to trade or a solicitation for funds Currencies Direct cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages arising from any action taken following consideration of this information

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

The Sunburnt ArmsThe all round entertainment bar

Tel 678 248 788MOn - fRI 6pM - LATE SAT amp Sun 1pM - LATE Email the_sunburnt_armsyahoocouk

SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

(350euro extra) all served with 5 veg amp all the extras

PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

Marie Rose Sauce Beef Salad with Mustard Mayo Cheese Salad Chicken

Salad with Mango Mayo - ALL 5euro

follow directions to ITv until you pickup signs for the sunbuRnT ARMs

from 8pm

Tuesday

from 8pm

Thursday

Every Wednesday 2 Courses for 5euro

InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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SANTAPECADO TITOES

to Hotel Indalo

THE E

MERALD ISLE

IRISH PUB

For more information 678 914 923

Pasao del Mediterraneo 113Mojaca Playa

GUINESS

amp

MURPHYS

ON TAP

Ben amp Maureen welcome you to join them for the craic

LIVE

MUSIC

BIG

SCREENS

ALL GAA GAMES

SHOWN

LIVE SPORTS

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COFFEE BREAK

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

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15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

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24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

DOWN1 Armedconflict(3)2 Part of the Roman calendar (4)3 New (5)4 Shiprsquoscompany(4)5 Female lobster (3)7 Sequence of computer

instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

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game is to enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid made up of 3 x 3 subgrids (they call

them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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NO

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

CanoeCatamarandinGhydoryFerry

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PontoonSChoonerSCoWSkiFFSteamer

Submarine

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

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JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

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Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

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diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

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Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

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Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

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security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

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transport

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stevequestmarinetv

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wanted

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call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

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AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

134 Email enquiriest h e b a b y h i r e c e n t r e com Website wwwthebabyhirecentrecombAby bASICS ndash baby equipment hire Birth to 5 years Free delivery Call Jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579Everything for the visiting baby Car seats high chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababyhotmailcouk Ref 4672

FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

generators

A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

hairdressing

ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

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healthholistic treatment Acupuncturist (LicAc) E l e c t r o l o t u s c o m SWheeler Tel 699 603 088 Lorraine Cundy Deep Pressure Massage Call 950 064 484 or 687 569 113

heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

horse riding

Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

insurance

knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

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wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

locksmith24hr casaserve Locksmith new locks safes security grills window locks fitted Call 950 466 438 or 676 306 269 wwwcasaservecomLocksmith - Provides 24hr service HousesApartmentsCarsShops etc also lock fitting service Tel 666 949 213PhIL ThE PICk LOCkSmITh 24 hours Locked out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas and surrounding area Tel 697 243 181

mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

personal

Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

plumBing

AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

pool cleaning

Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

removals

AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

A1 SKY TELEVISION

SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

areas covered Tel Paul 687 042 335 Ref 11386

storage

Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

swimming pools

Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

tarot

Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

tiling

Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

VEHIClES

For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

sparesrepair

Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

mechanical services

mikes mobile mechanics All types of service repair and ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 842 974 mobile mechanic db Autos providing same service as garages or do you require a car checking before you buy it Tel 678 487 689 950 369 116

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Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

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all makes of cars serviced amp repaired

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Tel workshop 950 120 620 or

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

You can find us in front of AS Auto Shine

hiRE ShOPPush Chairs 10euroHigh Chairs 5euroCar Seats 10euroBicycles 10euroAir Con 15euroStair Gates 5euroFans 5euroGenerators 19euroWheelchairs10euroTVs 10euro

Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

NOW250cc Water Cooled Quad 2899euro125cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1899euro125cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1599euro125cc Motocross 1599euro125cc Scooters (3 models) 1099euro50cc 2 Stroke Scooter 799euro400cc Water Cooled Quad 4999euro200cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1999euro250cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1999euro

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1 year old Low km Guarantee up to 12 months from 799euro

Full Service up to 250cc 85euro

We collect your bike for repair or service local FrEE

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now slashedunbeatable

value

AUTO ShINEbOdy REPAIRS

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call Mark on607 324 623 or 607 324 624

For a FriendLY serviCe BY sKiLLed teChniCians PoP in For a Chat with Peter or Fortress

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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The hisTory of swan Uppinghistorically the reigning King or queen was entitled to

claim ownership of any unmarked mute swans swimming in open water or to give such rights to others it is not known when this custom began but the first written record of the swan as a royal bird dates back to around 1186 and relates to a number of birds in a captive state suggesting that the custom of owning swans may have already been in existence for many years

it was desirable to own swans because the young birds (cygnets) were valued highly for food and often served at banquets and feasts Each year the birds were rounded up during swan upping under the control of the crown this usually took place in late July when the parent birds were in moult and the cygnets were too small to fly The cygnets were identified with the mark of the owner of the parent birds if the parents belonged to different owners the brood was shared between them

when there were an odd number of cygnets the owner of the male bird was given the extra cygnet Some of the cygnets were released to maintain the breeding stock and the remainder were taken away to be fattened up for eating

Anyone caught stealing birds was severely punished

Catching the broods at swan upping was very labour-intensive involving many men

and boats As domestic poultry became more common swans became less valuable Therefore the importance of swan upping began to diminish and by the 1850s few people retained their rights to own swans

swan Upping TodayToday apart from the crown only three

bodies have maintained their rights to own swans These are the ilchester family which owns the swans breeding in the colony

at Abbotsbury dorset and the two livery companies the Vintners and dyers these two

companies together with the crown maintain the tradition of swan upping on the River Thames

ndash although today the emphasis is on conservation ndash the birds are no longer eaten

Swan upping 2009 starts on 20th July and the lsquoswan uppersrsquo dressed in uniform travel in six traditional

wooden skiffs two each for the crown the Vintners and the dyers Formerly swan upping took place between london and henley but nowadays the journey begins at Sunbury and ends at Abingdon

The uppers take five days to cover the 79 miles on locating a family of swans the uppers give the cry ldquoAll-Uprdquo and the boats converge on the brood surround them with the boats and take them ashore for examination and marking Originally the two companies made their own marks on the birdsrsquo beaks one nick for a dyersrsquo bird and two for a Vintnersrsquo today the two companies use their own rings the swans belonging to the crown are left unmarked

Once caught the broods are taken ashore where they are examined by the queenrsquos Swanwarden for disease or injury The most common injury is caused by fishing tackle swans often swallow bread containing hooks or swim through fishing lines and become entangled Some of these injuries can be dealt with on the riverbank but others such as a hook down the throat require an expensive operation and a long period of recuperation and the birds have to be taken to a rescue organisation for treatment These organisations are supported by the Vintnersrsquo and dyersrsquo livery companies

The queenrsquos swan marker establishes the ownership of the parent birds and determines how ownership of the brood should be allocated The swan markers of the two livery companies then place their rings on the cygnetsrsquo legs the birds retained by the crown as stated previously are left unmarked The swan uppers then return the brood to the river taking care that the cygnets do not become separated from their parents

Today the main aim of swan upping is the welfare and conservation of swans on the River Thames it is also an opportunity to educate people about the importance of a healthy river The swan upping census provided a unique record of the numbers of swans present on the River Thames between london and henley in the past Numbers were low at the beginning of the last century and rose steadily until about 1940the number fell during the Second world war and then rose steadily again reaching more than 1300 birds by the mid-1960s Thereafter the number started to fall dramatically from a maximum of 76 pairs with cygnets on the london to henley stretch to only 7 in 1985 Research showed that lead poisoning largely from swallowing lead fishing weightswas a major factor in the decline most lead weights were banned in the late 1980rsquos after which the swan population has steadily increased again

swan facTshellipthe full name is mute swan the scientific name is cygnus

olor

hellipwhooper and bewickrsquos swans also occur in the UK but usually only in winter they have black and yellow bills not red ones

hellipthe male swan is called a cob his mate a pen and the young birds are cygnets

hellipa large cob may weigh up to 15kg and have a wing-span of up to 23m the pen is smaller

hellipthe average clutch size is six eggs each egg weighs about 350g and incubation takes about 35 days

hellipthe cygnets begin to fly when 4 to 5 months old this usually takes place in September

hellipthe young birds spend their ldquoteenagerdquo years in the flocks

hellipswans begin to breed when 3 or 4 years old

hellipin exceptional cases breeding birds have been known to live for 20 years and can mate for life

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

luxury that can transform your day-to-day life and ensure you get the very best nightrsquos sleep

Follow our bed linen guide and be inspired

A Buyers Guide To Bed Linen

Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

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Removing Cat amp Dog Hairs

Unsightly animal hairs around the house can be a bit of a problem

One thing you can do is buy a dedicated catdog hair remover - itrsquos basically a

roller with sticky paper wrapped round it sticky side out

However a much cheaper alternative is to just wrap sticky tape around your

hand (sticky side out) and press on to the lsquohairyrsquo area to remove the hairs

Easy-peasy

Failing that you could always dye the offending animal to match

the colour of your upholstery That way no one will notice the

animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

comment on the paisley

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A splashback runs along the wall behind the sink and hob protecting the wall from splashes You need a flat hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface that canrsquot be permeated by grease or water

Start planninghellip

Although the splashback only covers a small area the material you choose will have a big impact on the look of your kitchen (see below) You can go for a matt or glossy finish match it to your worktop or even wallpaper the space in your favourite print and protect it with a toughened glass or acrylic panel Before you buy try a sample of your chosen material against the units and worktop you want to use to make sure theyrsquore all working together

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

The contents of this report are for information purposes only It is not intended as a recommendation to trade or a solicitation for funds Currencies Direct cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages arising from any action taken following consideration of this information

boE leave QE measures unchanged

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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general Enquiries 968 138 081

mobile (+34) 608 466 553

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medium they are in need of loving homes

if you are interested in either of these dogs or would like to see

the other dogs that need homing please call 663 762 642

wwwalboxdogrescuecom

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

Summer Fruits Summer Fruits

From the Urgencias Albox go straight over the crossroads towards La hortichuela take sharp bend to right amp follow road for 20 yards where you will find Sopranos7pm

Call Vic 620 166 719 or Brian 657 443 791 Old Divas Bar La hortichuela aljambra

MondAy ~ Poker night 8pmWednesdAy ~ Quiz night 830pm start

FrIdAy ~ Fish and chips served from 2pmsAturdAy ~ regular Live entertainment from 830pm - latesundAy ~ carvery 130pm - 5pm (Bar open 12 noon - late)

smooth radio roadshow 3rd FridaY in everY month

Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

Bar oPen daiLY 12 noon - LaterestaUrant oPen 2Pm - 9Pm

5 amp 10oz steaks and Gammon steaks availableassorted homemade desserts available

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

The Sunburnt ArmsThe all round entertainment bar

Tel 678 248 788MOn - fRI 6pM - LATE SAT amp Sun 1pM - LATE Email the_sunburnt_armsyahoocouk

SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

(350euro extra) all served with 5 veg amp all the extras

PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

Marie Rose Sauce Beef Salad with Mustard Mayo Cheese Salad Chicken

Salad with Mango Mayo - ALL 5euro

follow directions to ITv until you pickup signs for the sunbuRnT ARMs

from 8pm

Tuesday

from 8pm

Thursday

Every Wednesday 2 Courses for 5euro

InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

12 Philip Glass for example producing a half-note tails off (10)

15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

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instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

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them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

32 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

plenonsecuritasdirectes

To Advertise in Sol Classifiedstelephone 950 430 820 oremail salessoltimescom

Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 33SOLtimes JULY 2009

by email salessoltimescom in person avda 28 febrero 54 albox mon-thurs 10-5 friday 10-4payment visa amp cheques made payable to roc publishing sl (min 10 euros per transaction on cheques or visa)

by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

34 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

SHout about your buSineSSTO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FROM AS LITTLE AS 20euro a wEEK AND BE SEEN

BY OVER 22500 rEadErs Call 950 430 820 or email salessoltimescom

Coastal MosquitosMosquito Screens for Windows amp Doors

For a free estimate call us on 610 000 700AWnIngSSHOWER ScREEnS

REpLAcEMEnT WIndOW And

dOORSPlisse retracting screens ideal for all types of door

openings

Enclosures ConservatoriesConvert your patio area into a sunroom or a mosquito free

area with glass or mesh

bull BUILdING WORKbull GARdEN CLEARING amp MAINTENANCE

bull PONdS

TEam OF TwO haRD wORKinG STROnG LaDS aVaiLaBLE FOR aLL TyPES OF

call 647 379 795

ReaSonable RateS RefeRenceS available

JampK ConStruCtionall aSPeCtS oF

builDinG unDertaKenSpecialists in Carpentry

reforms and new buildsSwimming Pools and Kitchens

For Free eStiMateSamp advice please call

666 194 885 or Evenings 950 952 942

70 yearS oF quality ServiCe

Tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet Email solshadersgmailcom

domestic amp commercial supplied amp fitted many colours amp styles all areas covered free quotations signwriting service for commercial

SHADING SPAIN WITH

P R O T E C T I O N F R O M T H E S U N

SaLEnOw On

AWNINGS - FLY SCREENS - INTERNAL BLINDS

ARMADILLO Building Work Extensions Patios amp Tiling Painting amp Decorating

Mosquito Blinds Security Grilles Shower Cubicles Plumbing Work

Call Mick on 950 528 128 or 663 303 350

QUALIFIEd ELECTRICIAN

Tel 670 309 878

Installations RewiringRepairs lights amp Fans FittedEmergency Callout Available

City amp Guilds and spanish Qualifications

Telephone 950 064 781 (5pm to 10pm) Mobile Mark 671 220 162

email poolmedicshotmailcom wwwpoolmedicses

s w i m m i n g p o o l e n g i n e e r s

MUlTIFUNCTIONAl 200g CHlORINE TABlETS 5KG - ONly 1750euro

Fully Legal amp RegisteredSPECIAl OFFER Complete sand change

labour amp sand media ONly 99euroFULL 8x4 POOL CLEAN ONLY 13euro POOL LEAkAgE SPECIALISTS

BabybasicsbAby EQUIPmENT hIREBirth to 5 yearsTravel cot car seat door gates bottle sterilizers baby walkers etcShort term or long term hirefREE dELIvERy amp nO dEpOSIT

Call jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579 baby basicslycoscom

CALIdA~ BOL NUEVO

~ CAMPOSOL

~ CANADA DE ROMERO

~ CUEVAS DE REYILLO

~ EL ALGAR

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~ PUERTO LUMBRERAS

~ FUENTE ALAMO

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~ LOS BELONES

~ LOS CANTAREROS

~ PTO DE MAZARRON

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~ TORRE PACHECO

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AbOUT yOUR bUSINESS

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COUNTRY AREAS

~ ALBOx

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ldquoDID YOU KNOw SOL TIMES HAS OVER 450 DISTRIBUTION POINTSrdquo

Sol Times Newspapers is distributed every week to over 450 drop off points including shops garages supermarkets pubs restaurants and other businesses throughout Almeria and Murcia conurbation Listed below are just some of the towns villages and outlets that stock our paper each week

ShOUT

bLANCA~ CAMPO VERDE~ PILAR DE

HORADADA~ CABO ROIG~ LOS BALCONES~ LA ZENIA~ VILLA MARTIN~ PLAYA FLAMENCA

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Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 35SOLtimes JULY 2009

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSAny item for sale UNDER 300euro is FREE to advertise here

call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

soltimescom

FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

134 Email enquiriest h e b a b y h i r e c e n t r e com Website wwwthebabyhirecentrecombAby bASICS ndash baby equipment hire Birth to 5 years Free delivery Call Jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579Everything for the visiting baby Car seats high chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababyhotmailcouk Ref 4672

FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

generators

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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What is a thread count

Good quality bed linen is supplied with a thread count Woven fabric is made up of a warp thread (running vertically) and a weft thread (horizontally)

The lsquothread countrsquo is used to describe the number of these threads per square inch The general rule is that the higher the thread count the more superior the quality of your bed linen

Which fabric is suitable for you

CottonItrsquos not surprising that cotton is the most

important non-food commodity in the world Hairs from the tropical cotton plant are spun into yarn then cloth Itrsquos low maintenance versatile and affordable

Cotton PerCaleThis is a variation on the regular cotton

where the cotton yarn is given a combed treatment This gives the bed linen a lovely smooth finish and with a thread count of over 180 it has a high quality feel about it

linenLinen is made from yarn made out of fibres

from the flax plant It is a heavier stronger fibre than cotton creating a fabric that is smoother and with a very unique drape

It is an excellent conductor of heat and does not retain any moisture - these

qualities make linen both snug and really comfortable

Cotton amp linenLinen is a luxury yarn To keep bed linen

affordable a combination of linen and cotton brings the qualities of both yarns together

Cotton SateenThis is a weaving technique that is slightly

more expensive to weaving classic cotton cloth This different process produces a bed linen that is incredibly soft to handle and has a fabulous sheen

ChambrayOften referred to as lsquoyarn dyersquo chambray

is made up of a warp and weft thread of different colours This weaving technique gives a smart sophisticated look to plain cotton bed linen

SilkOriginating from China silk fabric is

made from the continuous fibre the silk caterpillar makes to cocoon itself during its transformation into a moth In the manufacturing process fibres from several cocoons are twisted together to make a yarn of suitable thickness for weaving It commands a high price tag but its superb dyeing qualities make it a true luxury fabric that needs care and attention to keep it looking good

There are few things better in life than sleeping in luxuriously soft bed linen Itrsquos an affordable

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Saint Swithin was an early English Bishop of Winchester now best known for the popular British weather lore proverb that if it rains on Saint Swithunrsquos day 15 July it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights

st swithunrsquos day if thou dost rain

for forty days it will remain

st swithunrsquos day if thou be fair

for forty days lsquotwill rain na mair

A legend says that as the Bishop lay on his deathbed he asked to be buried out of doors so that ldquothe sweet rain from heaven may fall upon my graverdquo For nine years after his death his wishes were followed but then the monks of Winchester attempted to remove his remains to a more splendid shrine inside the cathedral on 15 July 971

According to legend there was a heavy rain storm either during the ceremony or on its anniversary which led to the folklore that if it rains on St Swithinrsquos Day (July 15th) it will rain for the next 40 days in succession and a fine 15th July will be followed by 40 days of fine weather

Scientifically speaking however according to the Met Office this old wivesrsquo tale is nothing other than a myth It has been put to the test on 55 occasions when it has been wet on St Swithinrsquos Day and 40 days of rain did not follow

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animal hairs though therersquos no guaranteeing they wonrsquot pass

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Costa BlanCa holiday lettings sCam under investigation

The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

spanish property news spanish property news

ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

Teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water If you have a pool protect your children by supervising them at all times and being prepared in case of an emergency - and by following these pool safety tips

Make sure adults are trained in life-saving techniques and CPR so they can rescue a child if necessary

Surround your pool on all four sides with a sturdy five-foot fence make sure the gates self-close and self-latch at a height

children canrsquot reach

Keep rescue equipment (a shepherdrsquos hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool

Remember that inflatable swimming aids are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water an adult should be within armrsquos length providing ldquotouch supervisionrdquo

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

helP iS at hand

Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

insuring illEgal propErTYit is easier to get caught out buying an illegal property in Spain than first meets the eye There are estimated to be

well over 100000 illegal properties in spain and many of the people who have been caught up in this have done everything

by the book and still ended up with an illegal property

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

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boE leave QE measures unchanged

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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ThE hOME MAdE WASP TRAPYOU WILL NEEd

bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

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MondAy ~ Poker night 8pmWednesdAy ~ Quiz night 830pm start

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Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

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15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

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instructions (7)

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

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your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

32 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

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SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 33SOLtimes JULY 2009

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by telephone 950 430 820

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Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

34 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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Call Mick on 950 528 128 or 663 303 350

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Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 35SOLtimes JULY 2009

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call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

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FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

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wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

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6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

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AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

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Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

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AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

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All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

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Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

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and classifieds at

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

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Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

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The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

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ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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ThE hOME MAdE WASP TRAPYOU WILL NEEd

bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

Summer Fruits Summer Fruits

From the Urgencias Albox go straight over the crossroads towards La hortichuela take sharp bend to right amp follow road for 20 yards where you will find Sopranos7pm

Call Vic 620 166 719 or Brian 657 443 791 Old Divas Bar La hortichuela aljambra

MondAy ~ Poker night 8pmWednesdAy ~ Quiz night 830pm start

FrIdAy ~ Fish and chips served from 2pmsAturdAy ~ regular Live entertainment from 830pm - latesundAy ~ carvery 130pm - 5pm (Bar open 12 noon - late)

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Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

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15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

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instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

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them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

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your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 33SOLtimes JULY 2009

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by telephone 950 430 820

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Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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Sales 950 430 8

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

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Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

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All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

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Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

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Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

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ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

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prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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ThE hOME MAdE WASP TRAPYOU WILL NEEd

bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

Summer Fruits Summer Fruits

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MondAy ~ Poker night 8pmWednesdAy ~ Quiz night 830pm start

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Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

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PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

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15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

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instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

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your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 31SOLtimes JULY 2009

Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

32 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

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SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 33SOLtimes JULY 2009

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by telephone 950 430 820

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Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

34 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 35SOLtimes JULY 2009

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call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

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FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

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wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

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6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

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AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

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Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

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AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

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All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

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Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

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and classifieds at

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

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Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

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The Civil Guard are investigating a holiday lettings fraud reported by The Times newspaper at the end of June which is believed to have affected hundreds of foreign tourists

There appear to be around 100 victims in the UK and others in other parts of Europe each of whom paid an average of 4000euro for their summer holiday the properties booked did not however exist

The Costa Blanca holidays were booked through a website which The Times names as wwwmorairawaycom said to be based in Maacutelaga and which also advertised through letting agencies in the UK and one in Spain which passed on any enquiries to their advertiser Despite checks carried out The Times says none were aware that their client was not a bona fide agent

The Civil Guard began their investigation after a British man became concerned when he was unable to contact the company and travelled out to Alicante to check for himself and discovered the property he had booked in Jaacutevea did not in fact exist

The Alicante Civil Guard have said that they have no knowledge of any Spanish victims for the moment but have not ruled out that there could be Spaniards affected

ConstruCtion still slowingon the Costa del sol

Construction levels in Maacutelaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65 compared to last

In Manilva 90 fewer houses are being built than last year with the reduction in Estepona Benalmaacutedena and Fuengirola down by 80 For example in Benalmaacutedena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year In Marbella that number was 129 flats a number 73 lower than a year ago

The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos where 420 homes have been started so far this year 12 more than for the same period in 2008

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ConstruCtor imprisoned for tax fraud

The Granada constructor implicated in the Malaya corruption case Joseacute Aacutevila Rojas started an eight year sentence for four counts of tax fraud this week His appeal against last yearrsquos sentence from the Granada provincial court was turned down by the Supreme Court last month and it left no other means open to try and avoid entering prison

The fraud relates to the purchase and sale of two properties in Marbella at the beginning of this decade calculated as amounting to 35 million euro in unpaid IVA and income tax The sentence from the Granada court last summer also ordered the businessman to pay a fine of 10 million euro

sevilla Builder ends hunger strike

protestManuel Paraiacuteso a Sevilla builder

who has been on hunger strike for 58 days and squatting at the construction site in Calle Florencio Quintero where he had been working in the city took his protest one step further by taking off his clothes He is demanding that workers and suppliers be paid by the construction company concerned and had not eaten for 58 days to draw attention to the case

Having lost 17 kilos on the hunger strike the police duly arrived to take him to hospital It was then he took off his clothes The police finally used one of the placards to cover his modesty before taking him to the hospital

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

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answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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ThE hOME MAdE WASP TRAPYOU WILL NEEd

bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

Summer Fruits Summer Fruits

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MondAy ~ Poker night 8pmWednesdAy ~ Quiz night 830pm start

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Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

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PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

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15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

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instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

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your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 31SOLtimes JULY 2009

Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

32 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

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SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 33SOLtimes JULY 2009

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by telephone 950 430 820

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Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

34 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 35SOLtimes JULY 2009

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call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

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FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

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wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

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6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

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AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

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Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

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AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

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All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

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Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

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and classifieds at

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

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Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

Jenny louise hayes clinicavetpuertomazarrontelefonicanet

general Enquiries 968 138 081

mobile (+34) 608 466 553

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medium they are in need of loving homes

if you are interested in either of these dogs or would like to see

the other dogs that need homing please call 663 762 642

wwwalboxdogrescuecom

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

Summer Fruits Summer Fruits

From the Urgencias Albox go straight over the crossroads towards La hortichuela take sharp bend to right amp follow road for 20 yards where you will find Sopranos7pm

Call Vic 620 166 719 or Brian 657 443 791 Old Divas Bar La hortichuela aljambra

MondAy ~ Poker night 8pmWednesdAy ~ Quiz night 830pm start

FrIdAy ~ Fish and chips served from 2pmsAturdAy ~ regular Live entertainment from 830pm - latesundAy ~ carvery 130pm - 5pm (Bar open 12 noon - late)

smooth radio roadshow 3rd FridaY in everY month

Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

The Sunburnt ArmsThe all round entertainment bar

Tel 678 248 788MOn - fRI 6pM - LATE SAT amp Sun 1pM - LATE Email the_sunburnt_armsyahoocouk

SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

(350euro extra) all served with 5 veg amp all the extras

PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

Marie Rose Sauce Beef Salad with Mustard Mayo Cheese Salad Chicken

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follow directions to ITv until you pickup signs for the sunbuRnT ARMs

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Tuesday

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Thursday

Every Wednesday 2 Courses for 5euro

InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

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DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

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6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

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your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

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Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

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los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

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El MiradorLos Diaz 10

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OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

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El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

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SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

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TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

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MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

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Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

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English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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Sales 950 430 8

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SHout about your buSineSSTO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FROM AS LITTLE AS 20euro a wEEK AND BE SEEN

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Enclosures ConservatoriesConvert your patio area into a sunroom or a mosquito free

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666 194 885 or Evenings 950 952 942

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ARMADILLO Building Work Extensions Patios amp Tiling Painting amp Decorating

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Call Mick on 950 528 128 or 663 303 350

QUALIFIEd ELECTRICIAN

Tel 670 309 878

Installations RewiringRepairs lights amp Fans FittedEmergency Callout Available

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Telephone 950 064 781 (5pm to 10pm) Mobile Mark 671 220 162

email poolmedicshotmailcom wwwpoolmedicses

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MUlTIFUNCTIONAl 200g CHlORINE TABlETS 5KG - ONly 1750euro

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labour amp sand media ONly 99euroFULL 8x4 POOL CLEAN ONLY 13euro POOL LEAkAgE SPECIALISTS

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Sol Times Newspapers is distributed every week to over 450 drop off points including shops garages supermarkets pubs restaurants and other businesses throughout Almeria and Murcia conurbation Listed below are just some of the towns villages and outlets that stock our paper each week

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SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSAny item for sale UNDER 300euro is FREE to advertise here

call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

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FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

134 Email enquiriest h e b a b y h i r e c e n t r e com Website wwwthebabyhirecentrecombAby bASICS ndash baby equipment hire Birth to 5 years Free delivery Call Jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579Everything for the visiting baby Car seats high chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababyhotmailcouk Ref 4672

FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

generators

A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

hairdressing

ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

handymanhard working man looking for work labouring gardening driving anything considered Telephone Stephen on 655 772 127g r a h e e m e e rsquo s Services Mechanic to kitchen fitter Painting amp Decorating to general building work All you need in one man Call 670 083 343

healthholistic treatment Acupuncturist (LicAc) E l e c t r o l o t u s c o m SWheeler Tel 699 603 088 Lorraine Cundy Deep Pressure Massage Call 950 064 484 or 687 569 113

heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

horse riding

Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

insurance

knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

locksmith24hr casaserve Locksmith new locks safes security grills window locks fitted Call 950 466 438 or 676 306 269 wwwcasaservecomLocksmith - Provides 24hr service HousesApartmentsCarsShops etc also lock fitting service Tel 666 949 213PhIL ThE PICk LOCkSmITh 24 hours Locked out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas and surrounding area Tel 697 243 181

mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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No doubt this is an extremely stressful and worrying situation to find yourself in With the threat of your property being demolished insuring your property may not be at the top of your list however it is possible to insure a property without the correct Deeds (escritura)

You will likely find many conflicting views on this topic as whether or not you can insure a property without the full escritura Whilst no insurer will insure you against the potential demolition of your property Lloyd amp Whyte International offer a policy that provides cover for properties that have been built on rural land The insurer does not ask to see copies of (escrituras) when a policy is incepted nor in the event of a claim

In the event of a claim for a risk that is covered by the insurance policy the insurer will settle this by either having work carried out on the property to put you back into the position you were in prior to the claim or in the event of a total loss (but not demolition) through a risk covered by the policy if you need to rebuild and you are not able to gain permission to do so a cash settlement would be made

The cash settlement would be based on the rebuild value in line with your declared value on the schedule of insurance no payment would be made in respect of compensation for the fact that you are unable to rebuild nor for the value of the land

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Arranging adequate insurance for a property is often overlooked which is worrying when we consider that a personrsquos home is normally the largest investment of their life It is also essential

that you understand your policy and that it provides the cover you require Otherwise you may be paying for an irrelevant policy that doesnrsquot offer the protection you need

Lloyd amp Whyte International Ltd are independent insurance brokers who specialise in providing insurance services to expatriates and holiday home owners in Spain and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK An independent status means access to a range of policies depending on the individualrsquos requirements in contrast to agents who are ldquotiedrdquo to a single providerrsquos policies

Lloyd amp Whyte offer a fully transparent service with policy summaries written in English alongside terms and providers that you will recognise When arranging insurance remember that some cover you may have expected from a policy back in the UK is not normally included here in Spain such as All Risks Personal Possessions Cover or Subsidence So if yoursquove recently received a quotation from an insurance company ask for it in writing along with a copy of the policy wording and bring it along to the Lloyd amp Whyte offices in Mojacar or Albox where wersquoll happily give it a health check to ensure all the cover you require is included and you wonrsquot get any nasty surprises

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the bank of england surprised the markets by keeping the quantitative easing programme at pound125 billion as expected interest rates were kept at 05 This was a big shock to the markets which had sold sterling in the run up to the announcement with the expectation that a further pound25 billion would be injected For sterling we saw a knee jerk reaction to the news- moving higher against the USD and the euro this puts sterling back into its comfort zone against the USD and euro and we should hold the 115-1185 and 162-166 range in the short term The move in sterling was not wholly significant due to the door being left open for a review on QE in the August BoE meeting in addition recent weak economic data for the UK in the form of industrial output and gdp is still weighing on the pound

the pound is also up against the euro this morning helped by the QE news but also due to increasing worries over Eastern Europe reports are that the imf are discussing aid programmes with at least 10 Eastern European governments GBPEUR now approaching 117 and eurusd has retraced from 14025 to 13915 currently Yesterday the German finance minister also stated that Germanyrsquos regional state banks are the ldquobiggest systemic riskrdquo to the nationsrsquo financial sector We have touched upon these concerns previously and so far

the euro has been relatively unscathed but this cannot last forever- heightened concerns and added stimulus in this area should weigh heavily on the euro going forward

US equities rose slightly yesterday as weekly jobless claims fell 52000 to 565000 and in addition alcoa inc kicked off the earnings season with better than expected numbers this leaves the markets in a confused state as traders do not know which way to turn between recovery risk aversion buy USD or sell usd this is hardy surprising given the mixed economic data materializing globally in the currency markets the confusion and volatility is very clear this week the main theme has been the sell of commodity driven currencies with AUD NZD and ZAR all lower and the yen is the main gainer

the washington post has reported that aig is preparing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to top executives this following an earlier round of bonuses four months agohellipgot an inkling this is not going to sit well with public opinionhellip

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

The Sunburnt ArmsThe all round entertainment bar

Tel 678 248 788MOn - fRI 6pM - LATE SAT amp Sun 1pM - LATE Email the_sunburnt_armsyahoocouk

SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

(350euro extra) all served with 5 veg amp all the extras

PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

Marie Rose Sauce Beef Salad with Mustard Mayo Cheese Salad Chicken

Salad with Mango Mayo - ALL 5euro

follow directions to ITv until you pickup signs for the sunbuRnT ARMs

from 8pm

Tuesday

from 8pm

Thursday

Every Wednesday 2 Courses for 5euro

InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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to Hotel Indalo

THE E

MERALD ISLE

IRISH PUB

For more information 678 914 923

Pasao del Mediterraneo 113Mojaca Playa

GUINESS

amp

MURPHYS

ON TAP

Ben amp Maureen welcome you to join them for the craic

LIVE

MUSIC

BIG

SCREENS

ALL GAA GAMES

SHOWN

LIVE SPORTS

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COFFEE BREAK

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

12 Philip Glass for example producing a half-note tails off (10)

15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

DOWN1 Armedconflict(3)2 Part of the Roman calendar (4)3 New (5)4 Shiprsquoscompany(4)5 Female lobster (3)7 Sequence of computer

instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

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game is to enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid made up of 3 x 3 subgrids (they call

them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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NO

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

CanoeCatamarandinGhydoryFerry

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PontoonSChoonerSCoWSkiFFSteamer

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

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JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

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cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

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English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

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Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

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Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

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stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

134 Email enquiriest h e b a b y h i r e c e n t r e com Website wwwthebabyhirecentrecombAby bASICS ndash baby equipment hire Birth to 5 years Free delivery Call Jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579Everything for the visiting baby Car seats high chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababyhotmailcouk Ref 4672

FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

generators

A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

hairdressing

ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

handymanhard working man looking for work labouring gardening driving anything considered Telephone Stephen on 655 772 127g r a h e e m e e rsquo s Services Mechanic to kitchen fitter Painting amp Decorating to general building work All you need in one man Call 670 083 343

healthholistic treatment Acupuncturist (LicAc) E l e c t r o l o t u s c o m SWheeler Tel 699 603 088 Lorraine Cundy Deep Pressure Massage Call 950 064 484 or 687 569 113

heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

horse riding

Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

insurance

knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

locksmith24hr casaserve Locksmith new locks safes security grills window locks fitted Call 950 466 438 or 676 306 269 wwwcasaservecomLocksmith - Provides 24hr service HousesApartmentsCarsShops etc also lock fitting service Tel 666 949 213PhIL ThE PICk LOCkSmITh 24 hours Locked out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas and surrounding area Tel 697 243 181

mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

personal

Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

plumBing

AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

pool cleaning

Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

removals

AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

A1 SKY TELEVISION

SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

areas covered Tel Paul 687 042 335 Ref 11386

storage

Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

swimming pools

Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

tarot

Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

tiling

Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

VEHIClES

For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

sparesrepair

Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

mechanical services

mikes mobile mechanics All types of service repair and ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 842 974 mobile mechanic db Autos providing same service as garages or do you require a car checking before you buy it Tel 678 487 689 950 369 116

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Sales 950 430 8

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

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all makes of cars serviced amp repaired

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Tel workshop 950 120 620 or

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

You can find us in front of AS Auto Shine

hiRE ShOPPush Chairs 10euroHigh Chairs 5euroCar Seats 10euroBicycles 10euroAir Con 15euroStair Gates 5euroFans 5euroGenerators 19euroWheelchairs10euroTVs 10euro

Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

NOW250cc Water Cooled Quad 2899euro125cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1899euro125cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1599euro125cc Motocross 1599euro125cc Scooters (3 models) 1099euro50cc 2 Stroke Scooter 799euro400cc Water Cooled Quad 4999euro200cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1999euro250cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1999euro

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1 year old Low km Guarantee up to 12 months from 799euro

Full Service up to 250cc 85euro

We collect your bike for repair or service local FrEE

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now slashedunbeatable

value

AUTO ShINEbOdy REPAIRS

Panel Beating Paint SprayingWelding Bumper Repair

Windscreens Alloy Wheel RepairPlastic amp Fibreglass Repairs

CARS MOTORBIKES MOTORHOMES

call Mark on607 324 623 or 607 324 624

For a FriendLY serviCe BY sKiLLed teChniCians PoP in For a Chat with Peter or Fortress

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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QuEsTion My tangerine tree is getting out of hand is it OK to

prune it now or should I wait

answEr The answer is yes and no It is OK to prune thin twiggy branches now but the larger thicker ones should only be pruned in late winter ie FebruaryMarch Citrus are sensitive souls and are prone to sunburn if you expose them in summer

The hot winds may cause citrus fruit to drop but do not worry as this is a natural thinning process

Citrus need to be watered fairly infrequently but for best results needs the moisture to penetrate deeply (to about 3 feet) Overly wet soil that keeps oxygen levels low is a major cause of root rot and iron chlorosis (leaves turning brown and dropping off) Build a dike around the tree which extends to the end of the widest branch but start it one foot out from the trunk to avoid standing water from touching the trunk This should prevent a water borne fungal disease which causes gummosis that is when the branches and trunk exude a dark sticky residue

Feed occasionally with an application of nitrogen fertiliser which you can buy from most Agricolarsquos - this will help with fruit sizing

For citrus grown in pots you may need to water every day and feeding once a week Big post dry out very quickly so

make sure you give enough water to reach the bottom of the pot This can be as much as several gallons Be careful though and judge the need by the look of the compost rather than the day of the week Over-watering causes problems too by drowning the roots and creating stagnant conditions

Again feed potted citrus with a specific fertiliser or if none is available use tomato feed but supplement with the occasional dose of sequestrated iron and trace elements If leaves show signs of stress spray with the hose in the evening

Pruning of potted citrus can be done at almost any time providing the branch isnrsquot too big To improve shape pinch off the top of the growing tip

Citrus are renowned for sulking if moved so do not worry if your new tree which you bought loaded with fruit decides to drop the lot and then will not fruit again for a couple of years Once it realises it is in a permanent new home it should perk up again quite quickly

There and you thought growing citrus would be a doddle

If you would like to ask Frankie a gardening question please email editorsoltimescom and wersquoll forward it to her

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ThE hOME MAdE WASP TRAPYOU WILL NEEd

bull 2 litre plastic drink bottle bull A knife bull Something sugary and attractive to waspsStart by cutting the top off the bottle at the point where it becomes as wide as the body of the

bottle The bottom part of the bottle should now look a bit like a jar with a lumpy base Put the wasp attracting stuff into the bottom of the bottle Put the top of the bottle back upside down so it forms a funnel leading down into the bottle Seal the edges if there is not a good contact all the way round using tape gum leaves whatever is most appropriate The wasps smell the sugary food and fly down the funnel into the bottle Having eaten they try and leave but here they encounter a problem Wasp logic dictates that when escaping from inside something you fly to the highest point The wasps buzz round and round the top but very rarely notice the exit further down

WASP-ATTRACTING SUBSTANCESVodka amp orange (If it doesnrsquot kill them it will leave them too happy to sting you)

Sundew melon rind Jam Treacle Molasses OR Fizzy Drinks EffECTIVENESS

The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

and hang it near where you do not want them to go The wasps will think it is an enemy nest and stay away However wasps are not stupid just a little slow so when you have finished

whatever it is you do not want the wasps to participate in take down the bagotherwise they will see through the ruse

Wasp deterrentsHumans have one main advantage over wasps We can see them buzzing about in their stripy

coats To them wersquore like a vast lumbering office block too big and slow-moving for them to actually notice

Wasps are thirsty creatures They have even been seen drinking from underneath wet towels on a washing line If yoursquove got a bird bath fish pond or water feature in your garden yoursquove got a pit-stop for the neighbourhood wasps Maybe itrsquos not the best place to sit down next to with a cup of tea and a jam doughnut after a hard dayrsquos work

Wasps are perverse creatures who love to fly into your house and outside will always fly up to the person who hates wasps the most For this reason many types of wasp traps have been developed

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Diabetes Mellitus In DogsPart 2

If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

Summer Fruits Summer Fruits

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Call Vic 620 166 719 or Brian 657 443 791 Old Divas Bar La hortichuela aljambra

MondAy ~ Poker night 8pmWednesdAy ~ Quiz night 830pm start

FrIdAy ~ Fish and chips served from 2pmsAturdAy ~ regular Live entertainment from 830pm - latesundAy ~ carvery 130pm - 5pm (Bar open 12 noon - late)

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Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

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15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

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instructions (7)

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

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your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

32 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

plenonsecuritasdirectes

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 33SOLtimes JULY 2009

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by telephone 950 430 820

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Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

34 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

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Coastal MosquitosMosquito Screens for Windows amp Doors

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openings

Enclosures ConservatoriesConvert your patio area into a sunroom or a mosquito free

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bull BUILdING WORKbull GARdEN CLEARING amp MAINTENANCE

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666 194 885 or Evenings 950 952 942

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Call Mick on 950 528 128 or 663 303 350

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call lynn on 950 430

820

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FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

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wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

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AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

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Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

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AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

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All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

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Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

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and classifieds at

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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The wasps in the trap attract other wasps with their frantic activity so the effectiveness of the trap is almost exponential However sooner or later there will be too many and the trap will not work so well This raises ethical considerations about disposing of the trap A wasp is after all an instrument of the wider ecological system it exists in We humans sadly have lost this ability Selfishly killing wasps puts you in a morally grey area The writer is not responsible for feelings of guilt

QUICK WASP dETERRENTTake a paper bag as big as your head and blow it up Tie off the end so it retains its shape

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If your dog has diabetes mellitus you are not alone An estimated 1 in 500 dogs develops diabetes

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daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

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2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

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or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

The Sunburnt ArmsThe all round entertainment bar

Tel 678 248 788MOn - fRI 6pM - LATE SAT amp Sun 1pM - LATE Email the_sunburnt_armsyahoocouk

SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

(350euro extra) all served with 5 veg amp all the extras

PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

Marie Rose Sauce Beef Salad with Mustard Mayo Cheese Salad Chicken

Salad with Mango Mayo - ALL 5euro

follow directions to ITv until you pickup signs for the sunbuRnT ARMs

from 8pm

Tuesday

from 8pm

Thursday

Every Wednesday 2 Courses for 5euro

InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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a P

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SANTAPECADO TITOES

to Hotel Indalo

THE E

MERALD ISLE

IRISH PUB

For more information 678 914 923

Pasao del Mediterraneo 113Mojaca Playa

GUINESS

amp

MURPHYS

ON TAP

Ben amp Maureen welcome you to join them for the craic

LIVE

MUSIC

BIG

SCREENS

ALL GAA GAMES

SHOWN

LIVE SPORTS

28 SOLtimes JULY 2009

COFFEE BREAK

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

12 Philip Glass for example producing a half-note tails off (10)

15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

DOWN1 Armedconflict(3)2 Part of the Roman calendar (4)3 New (5)4 Shiprsquoscompany(4)5 Female lobster (3)7 Sequence of computer

instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

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SUDOKU PUZZLESudoku is a placement puzzle where the aim of the

game is to enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid made up of 3 x 3 subgrids (they call

them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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NO

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

CanoeCatamarandinGhydoryFerry

GalleonhoVerCraFthydroFoilkayakoutriGGer

PontoonSChoonerSCoWSkiFFSteamer

Submarine

traWler

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

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Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

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Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

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Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

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stevequestmarinetv

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wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

134 Email enquiriest h e b a b y h i r e c e n t r e com Website wwwthebabyhirecentrecombAby bASICS ndash baby equipment hire Birth to 5 years Free delivery Call Jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579Everything for the visiting baby Car seats high chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababyhotmailcouk Ref 4672

FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

generators

A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

hairdressing

ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

handymanhard working man looking for work labouring gardening driving anything considered Telephone Stephen on 655 772 127g r a h e e m e e rsquo s Services Mechanic to kitchen fitter Painting amp Decorating to general building work All you need in one man Call 670 083 343

healthholistic treatment Acupuncturist (LicAc) E l e c t r o l o t u s c o m SWheeler Tel 699 603 088 Lorraine Cundy Deep Pressure Massage Call 950 064 484 or 687 569 113

heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

horse riding

Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

insurance

knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

locksmith24hr casaserve Locksmith new locks safes security grills window locks fitted Call 950 466 438 or 676 306 269 wwwcasaservecomLocksmith - Provides 24hr service HousesApartmentsCarsShops etc also lock fitting service Tel 666 949 213PhIL ThE PICk LOCkSmITh 24 hours Locked out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas and surrounding area Tel 697 243 181

mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

personal

Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

plumBing

AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

pool cleaning

Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

removals

AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

A1 SKY TELEVISION

SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

areas covered Tel Paul 687 042 335 Ref 11386

storage

Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

swimming pools

Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

tarot

Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

tiling

Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

VEHIClES

For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

sparesrepair

Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

mechanical services

mikes mobile mechanics All types of service repair and ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 842 974 mobile mechanic db Autos providing same service as garages or do you require a car checking before you buy it Tel 678 487 689 950 369 116

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Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

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all makes of cars serviced amp repaired

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Tel workshop 950 120 620 or

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

You can find us in front of AS Auto Shine

hiRE ShOPPush Chairs 10euroHigh Chairs 5euroCar Seats 10euroBicycles 10euroAir Con 15euroStair Gates 5euroFans 5euroGenerators 19euroWheelchairs10euroTVs 10euro

Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

NOW250cc Water Cooled Quad 2899euro125cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1899euro125cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1599euro125cc Motocross 1599euro125cc Scooters (3 models) 1099euro50cc 2 Stroke Scooter 799euro400cc Water Cooled Quad 4999euro200cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1999euro250cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1999euro

Monday to Friday 930aM - 6pM Saturday 930aM - 2pM

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1 year old Low km Guarantee up to 12 months from 799euro

Full Service up to 250cc 85euro

We collect your bike for repair or service local FrEE

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now slashedunbeatable

value

AUTO ShINEbOdy REPAIRS

Panel Beating Paint SprayingWelding Bumper Repair

Windscreens Alloy Wheel RepairPlastic amp Fibreglass Repairs

CARS MOTORBIKES MOTORHOMES

call Mark on607 324 623 or 607 324 624

For a FriendLY serviCe BY sKiLLed teChniCians PoP in For a Chat with Peter or Fortress

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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treatment diabetes can be controlled and giving

your dog daily insulin injections is the most efficient way to control the disease Your vet will set up a treatment program that will include recommendations for feeding your dog (type of food quantity and timing of meals) regular exercise and insulin treatment Each dog will require a specific treatment regimen

daily insulin injections are essential to control the blood glucose level in your dog Finding the right dose is not always easy and may take weeks it is very important that injections be given at the same time every day The key to success is PATiENCE and you will be encouraged as you see the condition of your dog gradually improving

monitoring monitoring your dogrsquos glucose level is an

important part of the overall therapy for diabetes and can be done in one of two ways

1) measuring the glucose level in the blood itself

2) Checking the urine for the presence of glucose

measuring the blood glucose level is clearly the most accurate way to monitor your dogrsquos therapy and your veterinarian will do this in the clinic by performing a glucose curve

Checking the urine for the presence of glucose although not quite as accurate is something you can do at home go to wwwvetsulincomdog-ownermonitoringaspx for more information about monitoring glucose and ketones in your dogrsquos urine

exercise The usual amount of exercise your dog receives should remain relatively

unchanged if your dog suddenly expends a lot more energy ie longer

walks excitement about visitors etc your dog will burn up more glucose

Too much activity can result in an extremely low blood sugar level which may leave too little ldquofuelrdquo available for the brain to the point that your dog could even lose consciousness if this happens immediately administer glucose

spaying your female dog if your dog has not been spayed your vet

will recommend that your dog be spayed as part of the treatment This is because one of the female sex hormones called progesterone can interfere with the normal action of insulin in order to remove the source of progesterone spaying intact female dogs diagnosed with diabetes is essential

MY DoG iS REGUlATED mdash WhATrsquoS NExTRegulation often goes very well for years

it is recommended to see your veterinarian on a regular basis (2-4 times a year) On these occasions a general examination will be performed and rechecking the blood glucose level may be advised Unfortunately your dog may suffer occasionally from stress infections dental problems or other situations that can alter its regulation if regulation is affected your dog will again show typical signs (drinking and urinating more for example) indicating you should consult your veterinarian

living with a diabetic dog Once a dog has been stabilized on insulin

most dogs are able to lead a happy healthy life The life expectancy of dogs on insulin is similar to that of other healthy dogs good communication between you and your vet and adhering to the treatment regimen will help keep your dog healthy both of you will enjoy life together for many years

Jenny louise hayes clinicavetpuertomazarrontelefonicanet

general Enquiries 968 138 081

mobile (+34) 608 466 553

24 EmERgENCY hOTliNE

aPSa

benny ollie amp lucy - were abandoned at one week old but are now doing fine and looking for loving homes already well-socialised and likely to be small

medium they are in need of loving homes

if you are interested in either of these dogs or would like to see

the other dogs that need homing please call 663 762 642

wwwalboxdogrescuecom

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Fri Sat amp Sun 1pm - 12 midnightCalle Juan Sebastian el Cano 30

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Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries Their ruby-red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen Cherries were brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s

At this time of year cherries are ripe for the picking so look out for the punnets of deep red cherries in the markets if yoursquore not lucky enough to be growing your own

The best cherries are plump firm glossy and free of blemishes the stems should be fresh and green Unlike fruit such as peaches cherries benefit most from being stored

at cooler temperatures - warmth can compromise flavour and texture

Eat sweet cherries straight off the stalks or remove the stones before stirring into Greek-style yoghurt with a drizzle of honey Dried sour cherries impart that all-

important sweet-sour tang to many Iranian and Middle Eastern dishes alternatively theyrsquore just the thing to add a little

extra pizzazz to your morning muesli Sour cherries are an excellent foil for fatty meats and so are perfect

for giving a classic duck dish a summer twist - try adding it to sauces or chopping the flesh into spicy salsas

A perfect bedfellow for rich ingredients such as chocolate cream and alcohol itrsquos no surprise that perhaps the most iconic cherry dessert is the Black Forest gateau With its decadent layers of deep

dark chocolate fluffy cream and kirsch liqueur the tartness of the fruit sings through loud and clear So

with this in mind the possibilities are endless - warm cherry pies with cold cream or nursery favourites

such as cherry jellies and ices given a spike with some rum or vodka

Summer Fruits Summer Fruits

From the Urgencias Albox go straight over the crossroads towards La hortichuela take sharp bend to right amp follow road for 20 yards where you will find Sopranos7pm

Call Vic 620 166 719 or Brian 657 443 791 Old Divas Bar La hortichuela aljambra

MondAy ~ Poker night 8pmWednesdAy ~ Quiz night 830pm start

FrIdAy ~ Fish and chips served from 2pmsAturdAy ~ regular Live entertainment from 830pm - latesundAy ~ carvery 130pm - 5pm (Bar open 12 noon - late)

smooth radio roadshow 3rd FridaY in everY month

Come and meet Vic Bryan and their staff receive a warm and friendly welcome in a fully air conditioned bar and dinning room or relax on their terrace area

Bar oPen daiLY 12 noon - LaterestaUrant oPen 2Pm - 9Pm

5 amp 10oz steaks and Gammon steaks availableassorted homemade desserts available

on Tap

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

The Sunburnt ArmsThe all round entertainment bar

Tel 678 248 788MOn - fRI 6pM - LATE SAT amp Sun 1pM - LATE Email the_sunburnt_armsyahoocouk

SUNDAY LUNCHES still only 5euroServing Beef Chicken or Lamb Shank

(350euro extra) all served with 5 veg amp all the extras

PLUS NEW SUMMER SUNDAY MEALSPloughmans Lunch Prawn Salad with

Marie Rose Sauce Beef Salad with Mustard Mayo Cheese Salad Chicken

Salad with Mango Mayo - ALL 5euro

follow directions to ITv until you pickup signs for the sunbuRnT ARMs

from 8pm

Tuesday

from 8pm

Thursday

Every Wednesday 2 Courses for 5euro

InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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IRISH PUB

For more information 678 914 923

Pasao del Mediterraneo 113Mojaca Playa

GUINESS

amp

MURPHYS

ON TAP

Ben amp Maureen welcome you to join them for the craic

LIVE

MUSIC

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SCREENS

ALL GAA GAMES

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COFFEE BREAK

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

(4)14 Six die being malicious (8)17 ThecrimeofbuildinginYemenrsquoscapital

(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

uses (6)24 Prince ordering duck and hare (8)25 Normal colors (8)26 Maps taken out on an Asian boat (6)

DOWN2 The very best spinners (4)3 Everlasting ringing of changes outside

inside upside down (9)4 One is content for a change with a place

thatrsquosstrictlyforthebirds(6)5 In Dallas however ye discover an assassin (366)6 Somethingfishydiscoveredbycleanerinexpensive

car (8)7 Certain plants contributing to hectic activity (5)8 TheLoneRangerrsquoshorsegettingBestActoraward

(64)

12 Philip Glass for example producing a half-note tails off (10)

15 Cad mad about Dutch port (9)16 Part of the Indian Ocean - parts are moist (53)19 Onebridgeplayerdoesnrsquothavetrousers(6)21 Englishman opening a can to dine at home (32)22 A bird raised birds (4)

ACROSS1 Lifting device (5)6 Worship (5)7 Forestall (7)9 Golfingterm(3)11 Darn (3)12 Fairy (3)15 Effigy(4)17 Woody plant (4)18 Confined(5)19 Type of reef (5)20 Fiend (4)22 Edible starchy root (4)23 Beverage (3)

24 Part of a wheel (3)26 Lodge (3)27 Sentimental (7)30 Storey (5)31 One of the senses (5)

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instructions (7)

8 Lie of the land (7)9 Edging of small loops (5)10 Saying (5)13 Acquire knowledge (5)14 Criminal (5)16 The sheltered side (3)17 Young child (3)21 Praise (5)24 Polynesian dance (4)25 Smudge (4)28 To the rear of a ship (3)29 Anger (3)

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them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

CanoeCatamarandinGhydoryFerry

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

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JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

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EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

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SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

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MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

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SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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Sales 950 430 8

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SHout about your buSineSSTO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FROM AS LITTLE AS 20euro a wEEK AND BE SEEN

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For a free estimate call us on 610 000 700AWnIngSSHOWER ScREEnS

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openings

Enclosures ConservatoriesConvert your patio area into a sunroom or a mosquito free

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bull BUILdING WORKbull GARdEN CLEARING amp MAINTENANCE

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666 194 885 or Evenings 950 952 942

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AWNINGS - FLY SCREENS - INTERNAL BLINDS

ARMADILLO Building Work Extensions Patios amp Tiling Painting amp Decorating

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Call Mick on 950 528 128 or 663 303 350

QUALIFIEd ELECTRICIAN

Tel 670 309 878

Installations RewiringRepairs lights amp Fans FittedEmergency Callout Available

City amp Guilds and spanish Qualifications

Telephone 950 064 781 (5pm to 10pm) Mobile Mark 671 220 162

email poolmedicshotmailcom wwwpoolmedicses

s w i m m i n g p o o l e n g i n e e r s

MUlTIFUNCTIONAl 200g CHlORINE TABlETS 5KG - ONly 1750euro

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labour amp sand media ONly 99euroFULL 8x4 POOL CLEAN ONLY 13euro POOL LEAkAgE SPECIALISTS

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Sol Times Newspapers is distributed every week to over 450 drop off points including shops garages supermarkets pubs restaurants and other businesses throughout Almeria and Murcia conurbation Listed below are just some of the towns villages and outlets that stock our paper each week

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SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSAny item for sale UNDER 300euro is FREE to advertise here

call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

soltimescom

FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

134 Email enquiriest h e b a b y h i r e c e n t r e com Website wwwthebabyhirecentrecombAby bASICS ndash baby equipment hire Birth to 5 years Free delivery Call Jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579Everything for the visiting baby Car seats high chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababyhotmailcouk Ref 4672

FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

generators

A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

hairdressing

ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

handymanhard working man looking for work labouring gardening driving anything considered Telephone Stephen on 655 772 127g r a h e e m e e rsquo s Services Mechanic to kitchen fitter Painting amp Decorating to general building work All you need in one man Call 670 083 343

healthholistic treatment Acupuncturist (LicAc) E l e c t r o l o t u s c o m SWheeler Tel 699 603 088 Lorraine Cundy Deep Pressure Massage Call 950 064 484 or 687 569 113

heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

horse riding

Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

insurance

knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

locksmith24hr casaserve Locksmith new locks safes security grills window locks fitted Call 950 466 438 or 676 306 269 wwwcasaservecomLocksmith - Provides 24hr service HousesApartmentsCarsShops etc also lock fitting service Tel 666 949 213PhIL ThE PICk LOCkSmITh 24 hours Locked out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas and surrounding area Tel 697 243 181

mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

personal

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

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your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

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Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

32 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

plenonsecuritasdirectes

To Advertise in Sol Classifiedstelephone 950 430 820 oremail salessoltimescom

Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 33SOLtimes JULY 2009

by email salessoltimescom in person avda 28 febrero 54 albox mon-thurs 10-5 friday 10-4payment visa amp cheques made payable to roc publishing sl (min 10 euros per transaction on cheques or visa)

by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

34 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

soltimescom

When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

SHout about your buSineSSTO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FROM AS LITTLE AS 20euro a wEEK AND BE SEEN

BY OVER 22500 rEadErs Call 950 430 820 or email salessoltimescom

Coastal MosquitosMosquito Screens for Windows amp Doors

For a free estimate call us on 610 000 700AWnIngSSHOWER ScREEnS

REpLAcEMEnT WIndOW And

dOORSPlisse retracting screens ideal for all types of door

openings

Enclosures ConservatoriesConvert your patio area into a sunroom or a mosquito free

area with glass or mesh

bull BUILdING WORKbull GARdEN CLEARING amp MAINTENANCE

bull PONdS

TEam OF TwO haRD wORKinG STROnG LaDS aVaiLaBLE FOR aLL TyPES OF

call 647 379 795

ReaSonable RateS RefeRenceS available

JampK ConStruCtionall aSPeCtS oF

builDinG unDertaKenSpecialists in Carpentry

reforms and new buildsSwimming Pools and Kitchens

For Free eStiMateSamp advice please call

666 194 885 or Evenings 950 952 942

70 yearS oF quality ServiCe

Tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet Email solshadersgmailcom

domestic amp commercial supplied amp fitted many colours amp styles all areas covered free quotations signwriting service for commercial

SHADING SPAIN WITH

P R O T E C T I O N F R O M T H E S U N

SaLEnOw On

AWNINGS - FLY SCREENS - INTERNAL BLINDS

ARMADILLO Building Work Extensions Patios amp Tiling Painting amp Decorating

Mosquito Blinds Security Grilles Shower Cubicles Plumbing Work

Call Mick on 950 528 128 or 663 303 350

QUALIFIEd ELECTRICIAN

Tel 670 309 878

Installations RewiringRepairs lights amp Fans FittedEmergency Callout Available

City amp Guilds and spanish Qualifications

Telephone 950 064 781 (5pm to 10pm) Mobile Mark 671 220 162

email poolmedicshotmailcom wwwpoolmedicses

s w i m m i n g p o o l e n g i n e e r s

MUlTIFUNCTIONAl 200g CHlORINE TABlETS 5KG - ONly 1750euro

Fully Legal amp RegisteredSPECIAl OFFER Complete sand change

labour amp sand media ONly 99euroFULL 8x4 POOL CLEAN ONLY 13euro POOL LEAkAgE SPECIALISTS

BabybasicsbAby EQUIPmENT hIREBirth to 5 yearsTravel cot car seat door gates bottle sterilizers baby walkers etcShort term or long term hirefREE dELIvERy amp nO dEpOSIT

Call jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579 baby basicslycoscom

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~ LOS CANTAREROS

~ PTO DE MAZARRON

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~ ALBOx

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ldquoDID YOU KNOw SOL TIMES HAS OVER 450 DISTRIBUTION POINTSrdquo

Sol Times Newspapers is distributed every week to over 450 drop off points including shops garages supermarkets pubs restaurants and other businesses throughout Almeria and Murcia conurbation Listed below are just some of the towns villages and outlets that stock our paper each week

ShOUT

bLANCA~ CAMPO VERDE~ PILAR DE

HORADADA~ CABO ROIG~ LOS BALCONES~ LA ZENIA~ VILLA MARTIN~ PLAYA FLAMENCA

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Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 35SOLtimes JULY 2009

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSAny item for sale UNDER 300euro is FREE to advertise here

call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

soltimescom

FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

134 Email enquiriest h e b a b y h i r e c e n t r e com Website wwwthebabyhirecentrecombAby bASICS ndash baby equipment hire Birth to 5 years Free delivery Call Jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579Everything for the visiting baby Car seats high chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababyhotmailcouk Ref 4672

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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Combine your love of barbecues and indian food with these simple and tasty

indian barbecue recipes

MInTED YoGhurT DIP

hellipa cool choice

IngredientsServes 8300g11oz natural yoghurt2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

Methodmix together the yoghurt mint

garlic and season well Chill until needed

MethodRemove the skin bone and fat from the

chicken thighs Cut each into 2 pieces and season mix tikka paste and yogurt together in a large bowl add the prepared chicken cover and chilli in the fridge to marinate for an hour

meanwhile light the barbeque and leave to heat for 20mins Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer with a wedge of lemon when the coals are white the barbeque is ready Cook the chicken on each side for 5- 7mins or until cooked through and the juices run clear

ChArGrIllED TIkkA ChICkEn

hellipA simple way to liven up a cheap cut of chicken

8 chicken thighs 4tbsp tikka masala paste 200g natural yogurt1 frac12 lemons sliced into wedgesYou will need 8 skewers (soaked if wooden)

Methodin a large bowl toss together the tomatoes

onion cucumber mint and coriander Season with salt amp freshly ground black pepper

Add the chilli powder lime juice and olive oil to a jam jar Shake to mix then pour over the tomato salad and stir to combine

InDIAn ToMATo SAlSA SAlAD

hellipChilli lime and fresh coriander give this an authentic flavour

Ingredients8 tomatoes finely chopped

frac12 red onion finely chopped frac12 cucumber deseeded and finely chopped

2tbsp fresh mint chopped 3tbsp fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped

2 tsp chilli powder Juice of 1 lime2tbsp olive oil

GrIllED SPICED VEGETAblES

hellipIf yoursquove a small barbeque or the weather is bad griddle these

or roast in a hot oven for25 minutes

Ingredients1tbsp hot curry powder

150ml5fl oz olive oil1 clove garlic crushed to a paste

2 red onions halved2 aubergines sliced into wedges

3 peppers (red yellow and green) deseeded and cut into wedges

Juice of frac12 lemon

Methodin a large bowl mix together curry

powder olive oil garlic salt and ground black pepper

Cut the onions into wedges keeping the stem in tact so that the slices stay together Toss with the aubergines and peppers in oil mixture

Cook on a hot barbeque for 3mins each side or till cooked though and lightly charred Return to a clean bowl and squeeze over juice frac12 lemon to serve

CorIAnDEr nAAn brEAD

hellipEasy home-made bread that will impress guests and costs less than shop bought

Ingredients450g1lb strong white flour 1x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast 3tbsp fresh coriander chopped 1tsp salt4tbsp olive oil

Methodin a large bowl mix flour yeast chopped

coriander and salt gradually add the 2tbsp oil and 300ml12 pint warm water bring together to make soft dough (adding a little more water if all the flour isnrsquot incorporated)

Knead dough for about 5mins on a lightly

floured surface till springy Add 1tbsp of the remaining oil to a clean bowl Put the dough in the bowl cover with clear-film and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour

Once dough has risen divide into 8 pieces Rub the remaining oil on a rolling pin and roll dough out flat Cook a couple at a time on a hot barbeque for 3 mins per side or till puffed and golden

An Indian Barbecue

An Indian Barbecue

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InDIAn rEShMI ChICkEn kEbAbS hellipTraditionally chicken beef or lamb is used but prawns or scallops work well too

Ingredients6 almonds6 green chillies seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic25cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger peeledhandful chopped fresh coriandersalt to taste1 lemon juiced100ml (4 fl oz) double cream1kg (2 14 lb) skinless boneless chicken breast fillets - cubedskewers30g (1 oz) butter

MethodPlace almonds in a small bowl cover with

water amp allow to soak for 15-20mins amp drain Place almonds chillies garlic root ginger and coriander into the bowl of a food processor blend until smooth Season with salt and blend in lemon juice blend in cream

Transfer mixture to a large bowl Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours

Preheat barbecue for high heat and lightly oil cooking grate Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers

brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

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dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

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Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

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your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

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DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

32 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

plenonsecuritasdirectes

To Advertise in Sol Classifiedstelephone 950 430 820 oremail salessoltimescom

Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 33SOLtimes JULY 2009

by email salessoltimescom in person avda 28 febrero 54 albox mon-thurs 10-5 friday 10-4payment visa amp cheques made payable to roc publishing sl (min 10 euros per transaction on cheques or visa)

by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

34 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

SHout about your buSineSSTO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FROM AS LITTLE AS 20euro a wEEK AND BE SEEN

BY OVER 22500 rEadErs Call 950 430 820 or email salessoltimescom

Coastal MosquitosMosquito Screens for Windows amp Doors

For a free estimate call us on 610 000 700AWnIngSSHOWER ScREEnS

REpLAcEMEnT WIndOW And

dOORSPlisse retracting screens ideal for all types of door

openings

Enclosures ConservatoriesConvert your patio area into a sunroom or a mosquito free

area with glass or mesh

bull BUILdING WORKbull GARdEN CLEARING amp MAINTENANCE

bull PONdS

TEam OF TwO haRD wORKinG STROnG LaDS aVaiLaBLE FOR aLL TyPES OF

call 647 379 795

ReaSonable RateS RefeRenceS available

JampK ConStruCtionall aSPeCtS oF

builDinG unDertaKenSpecialists in Carpentry

reforms and new buildsSwimming Pools and Kitchens

For Free eStiMateSamp advice please call

666 194 885 or Evenings 950 952 942

70 yearS oF quality ServiCe

Tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet Email solshadersgmailcom

domestic amp commercial supplied amp fitted many colours amp styles all areas covered free quotations signwriting service for commercial

SHADING SPAIN WITH

P R O T E C T I O N F R O M T H E S U N

SaLEnOw On

AWNINGS - FLY SCREENS - INTERNAL BLINDS

ARMADILLO Building Work Extensions Patios amp Tiling Painting amp Decorating

Mosquito Blinds Security Grilles Shower Cubicles Plumbing Work

Call Mick on 950 528 128 or 663 303 350

QUALIFIEd ELECTRICIAN

Tel 670 309 878

Installations RewiringRepairs lights amp Fans FittedEmergency Callout Available

City amp Guilds and spanish Qualifications

Telephone 950 064 781 (5pm to 10pm) Mobile Mark 671 220 162

email poolmedicshotmailcom wwwpoolmedicses

s w i m m i n g p o o l e n g i n e e r s

MUlTIFUNCTIONAl 200g CHlORINE TABlETS 5KG - ONly 1750euro

Fully Legal amp RegisteredSPECIAl OFFER Complete sand change

labour amp sand media ONly 99euroFULL 8x4 POOL CLEAN ONLY 13euro POOL LEAkAgE SPECIALISTS

BabybasicsbAby EQUIPmENT hIREBirth to 5 yearsTravel cot car seat door gates bottle sterilizers baby walkers etcShort term or long term hirefREE dELIvERy amp nO dEpOSIT

Call jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579 baby basicslycoscom

CALIdA~ BOL NUEVO

~ CAMPOSOL

~ CANADA DE ROMERO

~ CUEVAS DE REYILLO

~ EL ALGAR

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~ PUERTO LUMBRERAS

~ FUENTE ALAMO

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~ LOS BELONES

~ LOS CANTAREROS

~ PTO DE MAZARRON

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~ TORRE PACHECO

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AbOUT yOUR bUSINESS

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COUNTRY AREAS

~ ALBOx

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ldquoDID YOU KNOw SOL TIMES HAS OVER 450 DISTRIBUTION POINTSrdquo

Sol Times Newspapers is distributed every week to over 450 drop off points including shops garages supermarkets pubs restaurants and other businesses throughout Almeria and Murcia conurbation Listed below are just some of the towns villages and outlets that stock our paper each week

ShOUT

bLANCA~ CAMPO VERDE~ PILAR DE

HORADADA~ CABO ROIG~ LOS BALCONES~ LA ZENIA~ VILLA MARTIN~ PLAYA FLAMENCA

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Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 35SOLtimes JULY 2009

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSAny item for sale UNDER 300euro is FREE to advertise here

call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

soltimescom

FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

134 Email enquiriest h e b a b y h i r e c e n t r e com Website wwwthebabyhirecentrecombAby bASICS ndash baby equipment hire Birth to 5 years Free delivery Call Jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579Everything for the visiting baby Car seats high chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababyhotmailcouk Ref 4672

FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

generators

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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STANDARD CROSSWORD CLUES

SOLUTIONScrossword hard sudoku

cryptic standard sudoku

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CLUESACROSS 1 MoreworkThatrsquosa

visionary scheme (6)5 ForCyrilitrsquoscomposition

- others note his words (8)9 It proves playing is playful (8)10 Place that sounds right for slimmers (6)11 Author - one using Postes Francaises

(66)13 Doubled note for girl in a Puccini opera

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(8)18 Whatrsquoswrongwithameltdown(4)20 Miss foreign cheese brought back with

wine I imported (12)23 Latin name for rockrose some classicist

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them regions) The catch is that each row column and region must contain only one instance of each number

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

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6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

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your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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and we will get back to you

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THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

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Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

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SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

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On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

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TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

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Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

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Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

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Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

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stevequestmarinetv

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wanted

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Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

34 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSAny item for sale UNDER 300euro is FREE to advertise here

call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

soltimescom

FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

134 Email enquiriest h e b a b y h i r e c e n t r e com Website wwwthebabyhirecentrecombAby bASICS ndash baby equipment hire Birth to 5 years Free delivery Call Jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579Everything for the visiting baby Car seats high chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababyhotmailcouk Ref 4672

FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

generators

A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

hairdressing

ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

handymanhard working man looking for work labouring gardening driving anything considered Telephone Stephen on 655 772 127g r a h e e m e e rsquo s Services Mechanic to kitchen fitter Painting amp Decorating to general building work All you need in one man Call 670 083 343

healthholistic treatment Acupuncturist (LicAc) E l e c t r o l o t u s c o m SWheeler Tel 699 603 088 Lorraine Cundy Deep Pressure Massage Call 950 064 484 or 687 569 113

heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

horse riding

Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

insurance

knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

locksmith24hr casaserve Locksmith new locks safes security grills window locks fitted Call 950 466 438 or 676 306 269 wwwcasaservecomLocksmith - Provides 24hr service HousesApartmentsCarsShops etc also lock fitting service Tel 666 949 213PhIL ThE PICk LOCkSmITh 24 hours Locked out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas and surrounding area Tel 697 243 181

mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

personal

Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

plumBing

AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

pool cleaning

Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

removals

AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

aaaremovalshotmailcouk

Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

A1 SKY TELEVISION

SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

areas covered Tel Paul 687 042 335 Ref 11386

storage

Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

swimming pools

Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

tarot

Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

tiling

Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

VEHIClES

For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

sparesrepair

Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

mechanical services

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

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4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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OPEL AsTRA 141996 156000 kms euro1250

RE-REgISTRATION SERVICE AVAILAbLE NO ObLIgATION TEST dRIVES wE bRINg ThE VEhICLE TO yOU

Audi Q7 30 TDi

Quattro AUTOTIPTRONIC

2007 57000 kmseuro42950

Citroen C416 HDi (92cv)

200557000 kms

euro9950

Suzuki grandvitara

20TD Auto + Intercooler 1999

140000 kmseuro8950

JANUARy ONLy

wwwspecialistvehicleseu

citroen xsara Picasso

20 HDi2003

142000 kms euro6950

SOLd SOLd SOLd SOLd

vW Touareg32 V6 AUTOTIPTRONIC

2004114000 kms

euro23950

Mercedes CLk 270

Elegance Coupe 27 CDi

79000 kms(Diesel) 2003

euro19950

MERcEdES vIAnO

22 CDi Trend 2007 1 owner silver 8 seats

half leathereuro23950

Mercedes CLk 270 AvantGarde

27 Diesel AUTOTIP 2006

29000 kmseuro26950

Mercedes C270 CDi 27

Diesel AUTO2002

111000 kmseuro16950

Audi A3 2002(Dec) Auto 5 doors 108000kms

navigation sport seats blue metallic excellent

conditioneuro9950

SOLd SOLd SOLd

SOLd SOLd SOLd

LAndROvER dIScOvERy TD5 2003 25

Diesel 71000kms

euro15950

SOLd SOLd SOLd

SOLd SOLd SOLd SOLd

bMw 318 Compact5 door hatch

2003 - 20TD Metallic silver Full BMW history

AC (Climate) Remote locking

Multi-spoke alloyseuro9950

nissan navara Double Cab

pick up 2004 80000km Silver

metallic alloy wheels side steps

euro10950

SOLd SOLd SOLd SOLd

2008 nissan note

16 Acenta model 11000kms

Alloys Climate controleuroPOA

SOLd SOLd SOLd

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Qampa1 Which South American country was named after the Italian city of

Venice 2 What is the only Central American country in which baseball not

soccer is the peoplersquos favourite sport 3 Which Hasbro action figure got its name from a Robert Mitchum film 4 What is the largest fresh water lake in North America 5 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was

recorded in Azizah in Africa In which country is this city located 6 How many rounds are there in an Olympic boxing match 7 In which country is the highest mountain in South America 8 How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates 9 How many inner wire rings are there on a dartboard 10 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be

numbered from 1 to 100 how many times would you use the number 9 11 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops

in 1964 12 In the Adrian Mole Diaries what is the surname of his girlfriend 13 Charlotte Edwards led Englandrsquos women to World Cup glory in which

sport in March 2009 14 Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for

the song I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself 15 Which band has released albums titled Word Gets Around Just Enough

Education To Perform and Pull The Pin 16 Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road which was made into a

successful feature film 17 In the Star Wars films which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi 18 What is sake made from 19 Affenpinscher Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what 20 Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup

1 Venezuela2 Nicaragua3 GI Joe4 Lake Superior5 Libya6 47 Argentina8 79 710 2011 The Rolling Stones

12 Braiwaithe13 Cricket14 Kate Moss15 Stereophonics16 Richard Yates17 Alec Guiness and Ewan

McGregor18 Rice19 Dog20 Wales

Qampa anwERS

NO

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Find and circle all of the boats that are hiddden in the grid The words may be hidden in any direction

CanoeCatamarandinGhydoryFerry

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Logic PuzzleFive stray dogs were picked up by animal welfare officers on different days of the week (Monday-Friday) and taken to the

Kennelmore Dogrsquos Home All five dogs were re-homed on different days of the following week (Monday-Friday) No dog was taken to the

dogrsquos home on the same day of the week it was re-homed (eg The dog picked up on Monday wasnrsquot re-homed on the following Monday) Can you match each breed of dog with its name the day of the week it was first picked up the day it was re-homed and the

name of its new owner

The Collie (who isnrsquot called Marty) was taken to the dogrsquos home on Tuesday Mrs OrsquoKeefe re-homed one of the dogs on Thursday

The Dalmatian was re-homed the day before the dog Mr Morgan re-homed and earlier in the week than the dog Mr Perry re-homed

but later in the week than Geordie was re-homed

The dog which was taken to the dogrsquos home the day before Marty was taken in was re-homed by Mrs Tilley

The Alsatian was taken to the dogrsquos home on an earlier day of the week than the day in the following week when a lady rehomed the retriever

Miss Kirby re-homed one of the dogs two days earlier than the day in the previous week when Barney was taken into the dogrsquos home

Dandy was taken into the home a day later in the week than the day in the following week when Mr Morgan rehomed a dog

Yorkie the terrier was taken to the dogrsquos home earlier in the week than the Alsatian

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

Phone Peter 615 769 930 or Shirley 651 021 942 for further details on what YOU can do to help

Alternatively post Donations tohellip

MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarroacuten

Best Wishes

Box No 551

Avenida Dr Meca

6a Upper CC

Puerto de Mazarron

30860 Murcia Spain

If you or someone you know has Cancer and would like some confidential help or support call our

HELPLINE 620 422 41

For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 between 11am to 4 pm Monday to Friday or visit wwwmabsmazarroncom

your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

Mazarron Town Hall

Summer LeiSure

activitieSMazarron Town Hall organise an attractive and varied schedule of

activities every summerThe events typically include

Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

supermarket

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

Armin Van Buuren Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand will be amongst the many DJs to play host at parties across the capital during the week-long fiesta

FOr FULL LinE Up prOGrAMMES amp TicKETS WWWBArcELOnASUMMErWEEKcOM

Camposol BTel 968 199 238

OPENRing for details

Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

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JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

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fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

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SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

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Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

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Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

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by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

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TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

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property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

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500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

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Sales 950 430 8

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call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

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FOR SAlE

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wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

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691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

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carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

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curtains

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FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

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A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

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ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

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heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

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knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

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wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

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mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

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AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

pool cleaning

Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

removals

AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

A1 SKY TELEVISION

SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

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Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

swimming pools

Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

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Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

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For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

sparesrepair

Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

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mikes mobile mechanics All types of service repair and ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 842 974 mobile mechanic db Autos providing same service as garages or do you require a car checking before you buy it Tel 678 487 689 950 369 116

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and classifieds at

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Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

You can find us in front of AS Auto Shine

hiRE ShOPPush Chairs 10euroHigh Chairs 5euroCar Seats 10euroBicycles 10euroAir Con 15euroStair Gates 5euroFans 5euroGenerators 19euroWheelchairs10euroTVs 10euro

Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

NOW250cc Water Cooled Quad 2899euro125cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1899euro125cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1599euro125cc Motocross 1599euro125cc Scooters (3 models) 1099euro50cc 2 Stroke Scooter 799euro400cc Water Cooled Quad 4999euro200cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1999euro250cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1999euro

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1 year old Low km Guarantee up to 12 months from 799euro

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2005 KIA Cerato 20

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarron supports people affected by cancer of all nationalities in Mazarroacuten and the surrounding area We are committed to provide drivers translators information leaflets equipment a listening ear offering help and comfort

MABS Mazarron are asking YOU and local businesses to sponsor six cyclists so that MABS can continue their work

Six local men have decided to do something different this year Jonathan and Shaun Pawson Tony and Trevor Maund Howard Young and Steve OrsquoNeil have decided to cycle 600 kilometres from Camposol Mazarroacuten to Gibraltar and back to raise funds for people affected with cancer They are using the coast road N332N342 passing through Aguilas Almeria Motril Nerja Malaga Marbella and Estepona to Gibraltar Their determination is supported by radio broadcasts from Costa Calida Radio and Radio Costa Almeria and Del Sol

They have been preparing for the event with evening practices after they finish work and for longer stretches at weekends

The event starts on Sunday 6th September and concludes on Tuesday 15th September On their return there will be a welcoming reception with Bernie Mac Disco and BBQ to cheer the ridersrsquo home to which YOU are invited

SPONSORSHIP forms are held by MABS Mazarroacuten Volunteers who can be seen in the foyer of CONSUM Camposol Mazarroacuten each Friday or those held in bars shops on Camposol and in the Puerto de Mazarroacuten

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your lettersyour events your lettersyour events

Are You hungry or in

Need Hola I am Amanda DrsquoArcy Nassau amp

I have been a volunteer for 2 years at lsquoCaritasrsquo We work from San Jose Church in the Puerto de Mazarron (main Church

just behind the Paseo amp up from the Pensionistas Meeting Rooms)

Caritas is a worldwide organisation which began in 1897 with one man in Germany who saw the needs of those around him - I would say it is the equivalent to Salvation Army

Whilst I am not a Catholic I am a Christian and during my time living here (3yrs) amp recently moved onto Camposol I volunteer to help those in need ndash giving a helping hand to whoever needs it amp whatever the need

Caritas in the Puerto relies on donations of clothes shoes toys household linenblankets amp small items of furniture and bric-a-brac these are then given out freely to families or individuals in need within the area of Mazarron - irrespective of race or religion

Due to the current economic climate many who live locally - amp therefore our neighbours - are in need of FOOD - this may sound unbelievable to some but it is the truth Just the basic diet of rice pasta tins of tuna tins of tomatoes flour sugar lentils pulses beans cooking oil cartons of milk sweet biscuits baby food cheese patehellipmost of these items cost less than a 1euro which for many of us would buy a cup of coffee coca cola or beer amp as much as these quench our thirst the above satisfies hunger Unfortunately NO fresh produce can be accepted due to storage facilities

Babies Nappies are also required but these cost more than a 1euro The Social Service system in Spain is at bursting point there are just not enough resources to accommodate the many differing needs amp it is really hard times for many of the underprivileged that live among us

I am very grateful amp pleased to say that the Business Centre on Camposol A have kindly offered to support Caritas amp be a drop off point for food or donations they will also take bags of clothes and shoes etc too You can also drop items off at my home on Camposol A or to San Jose Church direct (but itrsquos not open 247) Please call me on 678 598 677 to discuss donations further or if you wish to know exactly where to drop off or you would like to know more about the work of Caritas

I appreciate there are many needs in the area amp many organisations doing good work but I have come to realise that English amp other nationalities are not aware of Caritas amp the work they do Many have said it is good to help people in need and none of us know when wersquoll be hungry or in need luckily I have never been hungry slept on the street or been really down on my luck - have YOU - but due to circumstances beyond their control people like you amp me have found themselves in these situations amp living them still

Please help make a difference to someonersquos life these people live on hope amp very little else

Muchos Gracias in advance for your giving hearts in helping our neighbours from Caritas amp Amanda

Commitment

THE PACEMAKERS HELP ldquoHELPrdquo

At a Barbecue held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Mar Menor Golf Resort a presentation was made by Gerry Heggerty on behalf of his dedicated group of walkers to Elaine Dale the President of Help Murcia Mar Menor

The walkers (commonly known as Gerry and his Pacemakers) meet twice a week and each pay two euros every time they meet and the money amassed is donated to charity This year it was decided to present the money to help ldquoHELPrdquo purchase new mobility equipment

Thanking the walkers for a very generous gift of euro600 Mrs Dale explained that Help were fortunate to be able to purchase two electric scooters and replacement batteries with this to add to the stock of equipment which is very often needed by both residents of and visitors to the area

The barbecue had been organised by Mrs Eileen Cobb the committee m e m b e r responsible for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n for the Charity and thanks to her efforts a further donation will be made a raffle on the evening making a further euro320 The charity is also very grateful to her for her efforts to provide such an enjoyable event The evening concluded with e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided by the Showaddy waddy tribute band

TAABS Singing Show Group

Raising money for Apanee the day centre for children with special needs in Torrevieja

21st July at 8pm at the Skandi Bar (Mariarsquos)

at CBaco Torre Blanca Del Mediterraacuteneo Torrevieja

Artists appearing TAABS Singing Show Group Cathy Carson Iceni Dancers Brian Neal (Elvis Tribute)

Tickets 7euro (3euro to Apanee) Price includes Chicken Curry amp Rice or Spaghetti Bolognaise

Meal Served 730pm - Show 8pm

Ticket from Skandi Bar or phone Bonnie 966 926 294

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Summer LeiSure

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Beach Football ChampionshipsStreet Parties amp Theatre

Beach Games amp FunConcerts by Local Bands

AthleticsGlamour Competitions

Table Football Petanca amp DominosAmateur Radio Events

Fancy DressFireworks Display

For more information contact the Tourist Office on 968 584 426 or 968 154 064 or pay them a visit at their office in the centre of Puerto de Mazarron opposite the Arbol

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Barcelona Summer Week 2009

7 days 30 clubs 7 beaches 250 events over 100 DJrsquos and 50000 people The biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th

August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week FestivalSuperstar DJs such as Tieumlsto David Guetta Layo amp Bushwacka Erick Morillo

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Spanish with Jane Cronin

1130am - 2pmEvening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Bingo 1pm

Evening karaoke amp Disco with El Tel

Talks on Spain with Jane Cronin

430pm - 6pmCarvery Sittings 1pm 2pm amp 3pm

Martial Arts630pm - 730pm Bingo 815pm

Weightwatchers1015am - 1115amBallroom Dancing530pm - 630pm

For More Information Call

968 170 085 or 968 334 560

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am YOGA

6pm - 730pmDANCERCISE 12pm - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am ClOSED ClOSED

TAP DANCING 1030am -1110am

PATCHWORk GROuP

10am - 1pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am TAI CHI

11am - 12pm

SPANISH ClASSES from 9am

DANCERCISE Beginners Class

11am -12pm

to ADVertise here PleAse CAll Costa Calida Camposol amp mazarron - rosemary 647 379 795

Costa Blanca - Greg 618 530 767

RumoursRestaurant amp Bar

los Narejos For bookings

Tel 696 096 023QuIZ NIGHT10PM - lATE

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

kARAOkE10PM - 2AM

SuNDAY ROAST SERVED 1PM - 5PM

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

OPEN5PM TIl lATE

CHEFrsquoS SPECIAlS2 COURsEs fOR Only 10euro

6PM - 10PM lIVE MuSIC WITH

SIlVIO 10PM - lATE

fiTZErs irish bar

Venue Address Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday

SolEntertainmentGuidewEEk COmmENCINg JULy 15th 2009

SolEntertainmentGuide

JohnrsquosSPANISh - ENgLIShTravel amp shopping guide

SEnd A STAMp AddRESSEd

EnvELOPE AnD 2euroTO

El MiradorLos Diaz 10

Cuevas de Reyllo Fuente Alamo30333 Murcia

TEL 968 152 949

OUTNOw

PERFECTFOR dAILy LIFE

cOULD YOU BE A FriEnD OF MABS

MAzArroacuten

Being a lsquoFriend of MABS Mazarroacutenrsquo means

giving just a few hours of your time to help

with fund raising activities OnLY This could

be at our one Table Top sales Fun nights

coffee Mornings or Barbeques Your reward

will be to have some fun laugh and maybe

make new friends along the way call or text

663 308 584 to become a Friend of MABS

Mazarron or email mazmabshotmailcom

and we will get back to you

lsquoMOnKS DUOrsquolsquoMonks Duorsquo will be playing live on Monday evenings 9pm to 1130pm

at Hotel costa narejos Great sounds of Swing Jazz Latin etc from Gil on tenor sax flute amp clarinet amp Keith on

keyboard amp vocalswhere else can you go to a 4 hotel with free admission

comfortable surroundings a nice atmosphere amp LiVE entertainment from prorsquo musicians - and realsitic bar prices

FOr MOrE inFOrMATiOn cALL 968 432 630

HELp MUrciA MAr MEnOrEVEnTS LiST FOr JULY 2009

THUrSDAY 16TH JULYViSiT TO LOrcA

Train ride around town followed by visit to castle

Free time for lunch ( Lunch not included)

Visit to Sanctuary in Murcia during the afternooneuro25 per person

WEDnESDAY 29TH JULYHELp MMM cAncEr SUppOrT GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1130am start

THUrSDAY 30TH JULYHELp MMM DiABETic GrOUp

El Torreon restaurant (ciSSMU) Los narejos1100am start

FriDAY 31ST JULYHELp MMM FriEnDSHip GrOUp

El Torreon restauant (ciSSMU) Los narejos12 noon start

FOr TicKETS Or inFOrMATiOn

pHOnE JOAn MiTcHELL On 968 181 943

Or HELp MMM OFFicE 968 570 059

cELEBrATinG A BirTHDAY

Or AnniVErSArY WAnT TO

SAY THAnK YOU TO A FriEnD

THEn SEnD An EMAiL TO

editorsoltimescom AnD WErsquoLL

prinT iT FrEE OF cHArGE

pHOTOS TOO

pALS(prOTEcTiOn AnD LiFESAVinG)

SUMMEr pOOL pArTiESNew price only 5euro

(down from last yearrsquos 8euro)

The pool parties start at 8pm at

Marianorsquos restaurant

camposol Sector A

The dates are

11 JULY8 AUGUST

12 SEpTEMBErTickets are available from outside

the lsquoSteak Outrsquo Sector B on

Saturdays 11am to 130 pm

or from committee Members

contact 628 147 915

Further details of pALS events can

be seen at their website

wwwpalscomes

SENSOL gOLF CLUbTuEsDAY 21 JuLY

TICkETs 10euro sHOw + bbQ 22euro

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Tickets kim 699203136 or golf Club bar

MAMMA MIATHE COSTAS

FABULOUS TRIBUTE

AnD DOnrsquoT FOrGET YOU

cAn SUrpriSE YOUr FriEnDS

AnD FAMiLY AT HOME

AnD ABrOAD WiTH An

AnnOUncEMEnT THAT THEY

cAn ViEW OnLinE AT

WWWSOLTiMEScOM

cHAriTY rAcE niGHTS

On BEHALF OF ApAH AniMAL rEScUE cHAriTY

MOnDAY 27TH JULYBar Vito in El MahonFriDAY 31ST JULY

Daniels Bar in Los Dolcisin association with r amp r racingEveryone is welcome to come along and have a flutter on the horses whilst raising money to help ApAH carry on the work

of rescuing and re-homing abandoned abused and

neglected animalsFor further information please

contact Yvonne on 630 422 563 or natasha on 616 210 850

32 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

CHANCE is a medium sized chocolate brown male around 1 year old He is vaccinated neutered and micro-chipped Chance is a typical young dog intelligent but needs to be encouraged to learn He needs a new owner who can spend some time with him and he will be a great family dog For information on Chance or any other APAH dog please contact Natasha on 616 210 850

aPahfor information on any other

apah dog please contact natasha on 616 210 850

to meet all our cats please contact yvonne

on 630 422 563

APAH has lots of lovely kittens all hoping to start their new lives in loving homes If you have a favourite type of cat we probably have a cat or a kitten that you will love To meet all our little boys and girls please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563

HerersquoS My CarD

Am Pm ARE NOw PATROLLINg yOUR AREAbull Midnight Patrols bull 24 Hour Emergency Numberbull 24 Hour Ambulance Escortbull Junk Mail Removal bull Alarm Response SOS

fEEL SEcuRE In yOuR HOME fROM JuST 33 cEnTS A dAy

Call Andrew for more information 638 382 899

Am PmwarninGPatrolleD by

SeCurityeuroPean ltD

Philip lennonSecurity Specialist

covering Almeria amp Murcia areasCALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

Securitas direct EspantildeaM 662 474 828

plenonsecuritasdirectes

To Advertise in Sol Classifiedstelephone 950 430 820 oremail salessoltimescom

Garage in La Pinillajust 10 minutes from Camposol

SuMMER SpEcIALAir conditioning re-gassing and repairs from only 40euroCollection amp delivery service

availableAll garage services amp

diagnosticsAll work guaranteed

English MechanickEn sHERwOOD

TEL 679 646 859These are just a couple of the many dogs looking for

a new home Contact the kennels on 619 938 955 or for more dogs visit our website wwwgiveadogahomees

Susie - Belgium Shepherd female 4 months old found in the orange groves Now in

very good condition amp ready to pounce

Banjo - lhasa Apso Male 18 months old This time found

in an urbanisationTreated with shampoo amp set

for his new owner

Alex - Border Collie mix female 4 months old Found

originally sleeping on a pillow at the side of a dumpster

Very responsive

BUSINESS NEWS BUSINESS NEWSBUSINESS NEWS

Tel Mike 619 364 451 Maralyn 630 583 033

M amp M House ClearanceLarge or small loadsReasonable prices paidFurniture electrical items crockery ornaments bric-a-brac bedding curtains etc etc

BOAT FOR SALE5 Metre boat Spanish regrsquod with trailer 30hp 2 stroke engine Extras inc gPS Fish finder Ship to shore and fishing equipment8500euro (or sensible offer)Tel 968 199 847 or 660 935 845

A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

solving that is to encourage people to work a few years longer Itrsquos good

news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

that the default retirement age should be scrapped as soon as possible saying that making it illegal to discriminate against

someone because of their age except if they were over 65 was

ldquotypical new Labour fudgerdquoldquoAgeism needs to be stopped

full stoprdquo said Work amp Pensions spokesman Steve Webb

~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

oz kennelsplease call 968 431 265

or 627 118 738

DIPSY is a 10 week old small breed Spanish bitch she was found in the road with her friend La-La who was very ill but now recovering Dipsy is very playful and has a vrey funny character

lA-lA is Dipsyrsquos friend she is an 8 month old small Spanish cross La-La is very affectionate and is the perfect lap dog would suit an older couple

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 33SOLtimes JULY 2009

by email salessoltimescom in person avda 28 febrero 54 albox mon-thurs 10-5 friday 10-4payment visa amp cheques made payable to roc publishing sl (min 10 euros per transaction on cheques or visa)

by telephone 950 430 820

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSitems For sale

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomFly screen door made by local company Reason for sale recent full enclosures size 82 x 35 ins (2080 x 890mm) Excellent condition 55euro Los Higuerales Tel 648 208 163 or 648 208 162double bed with metal frame buyer collects 40euro 2 x pale pine bedside tables nearly new 25euro each 2 x heavy pine garden chairs in cherry wood colour with adjoining table top 40euro Tel 966 774 114 Pool table amp accessories all in good order Blue cloth 125euro Tel 651 137 517guitar Red Satelitte Canvas carried stand tuner 100euro Tel 669 533 234 or 676 837 784 La Pinilla FuenteSofa bed cream metal action sofa bed with excellent mattress and is a modern sturdy sofabed Approx 190cm long x 90cm deep All covers removable for washing Hardly used Excellent for rentals or that extra bed Pinar de Campoverde euro170 966 762 639bosch dishwasher white small size nearly new 80euro bosch electric oven and gas hob white and s steel 95euro Sliding white window with grills 120 x 130 50euro Pine internal door with 6 glass panels good quality 25 Stainless steel sink with drainer 20euro Ceiling fan light 15euro Tel 966762783 Pinar de Campoverde areaGenerator 13hp Electric start Bargain 299euro Tel 968 438 478I n t e g r a t e d dishwasher ldquoNEFFrdquo Excellent condition can deliver 29000 euro ono Tel 968 159 040 or mobile 69 66 80 321 (La Pinilla area)bath shower screen folding 50euro Tel 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)2 single bed headboards Decorative light oak 20euro 968 153 107 (Puerto de Mazarron)Sky digibox latest model complete with viewing card Remote leads and boxed Tel 968 155 84 or mobile 634 108 702 Rosetta Stone Spanish language course brand new boxed and sealed Version 3 levels 12 amp 3 bargain at 100euro Call Simon in Pinar de Campoverde on 966 763 704

Satellite dish size 13 with pace top box and free to view card 200euro Tel 968 155 776 Ref87 Sony silver grey micro hifi component systemcd Player radio and tape deckvcg 50euro Sony Triniton 30rdquo tv silver greyvcg 130euro Silver grey cabinet to house dvd Player etc 50euro Sony silver grey DVD player vcg 40euro Stainless steel single sink with draining board 15euro Tel 966 763 966 grundig Uk Sky box 40euro Call 966774114Mistral F2004 Race wind surf board including Mastbase 70cm fin 257cm long 100cm wide Ideal for learning Tel 679 549 562 Ref 87

Building

Cm Construction for all types of building work Fully legal qualified and licensed Mazarron areas covered Tel Mark 659 159 948 for a free quotation

car transporter

european Car transporter ServiceSpain - uK - Spain

tel 966 468 342Mob 664 121 650

wwwcartranspaincom

CartranSPain

carpenter

master Carpenter over 30 years experience Call Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

Fishing

deep sea fishing call Tony on 646 754 124 wwwcalidafishingcom

Furniture

IkEA online shopping delivery amp assembly service wwwflatpaxabiacom Tel 902 881 121

For hire

garage services

kEn sHERwOODEngLISH

MEcHAnIcGarage in La Pinilla10 mins Camposol

Collection and delivery service

availableAll garage services

and diagnosticsAll work guaranteedTel 679 646 859

hensFancy hens and bantams for sale already laying 5euro each Breeding pair of French ducks 20euro for pair Tel 634 146 711 Ref 87

horse livery

Cheap amp cheerful dIy horse livery Mazarron area Tel 660 073 663 (Spanish) Tel 608 602 794 (English)

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

painting

All types of painting Internal or external Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

pets

removals

LORdS REMOvALamp STORAgE

UK amp European Movers with over 20 years

experience Monthly trips to UK Pet Travel AvailableVery competitive prices

Camposol Murcia area(0034) 608 061 872

AAA Removals

678 398 141aaaremovalshotmailcouk

35 Tonne vanRegular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices

REmOVALSUk-SPAIN-Uk

DOOR TO DOORIN 4 DAYS

FULL amp PART LOADSCOMPETITIVE RATESFRIENDLY SERVICE

Tel 968 564 298or 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcomwwwspain-uk-removalscom

security

Security measures ndash windows doors alarms locks changed Tel Peter 680 164 300 (ref C88)

sun Blinds

Sunblinds amp patio awnings For a free quote in English call Malcolm tel 677 760 196 wwwsolarisprocom

transport

75 TON LORRyTO amp FROM

THE ukONCE A WEEkCall 680 742 011

0044 7970 722 7440044 1443 670 031

stevequestmarinetv

van hire

wanted

wANTEdScrap Gold

Cash paid for all gold jewellery or exchange for new

call The Treasure chest966 718 100 966 765 374

property For rent

FOR RENT Large detached new

house 3 bedbathroom Lovely views between Velez Rubio and Puerto

Lumbreras Electric amp water included Part furnished or

unfurnished 475euro pcmCall 677 603 415

TO LET

TEL 679 825 072

CAMPOSOl A MAZARRONDetached 2 Bed 2 Bath Villa

for long term let 10 mins from beach Large underbuild Large terraces amp gardens Quiet with open outlook Good amenities525euro per month + bills

FOR RENT 2 bed casita for rent part furnished or unfurnished

Set between Puerto Lumbreras and Velez Rubio

rural location a car is necessary Electric amp water

included 320euro pcmCall 677 603 415

property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

VEHIClESFOR SAlE

250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

34 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

SHout about your buSineSSTO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FROM AS LITTLE AS 20euro a wEEK AND BE SEEN

BY OVER 22500 rEadErs Call 950 430 820 or email salessoltimescom

Coastal MosquitosMosquito Screens for Windows amp Doors

For a free estimate call us on 610 000 700AWnIngSSHOWER ScREEnS

REpLAcEMEnT WIndOW And

dOORSPlisse retracting screens ideal for all types of door

openings

Enclosures ConservatoriesConvert your patio area into a sunroom or a mosquito free

area with glass or mesh

bull BUILdING WORKbull GARdEN CLEARING amp MAINTENANCE

bull PONdS

TEam OF TwO haRD wORKinG STROnG LaDS aVaiLaBLE FOR aLL TyPES OF

call 647 379 795

ReaSonable RateS RefeRenceS available

JampK ConStruCtionall aSPeCtS oF

builDinG unDertaKenSpecialists in Carpentry

reforms and new buildsSwimming Pools and Kitchens

For Free eStiMateSamp advice please call

666 194 885 or Evenings 950 952 942

70 yearS oF quality ServiCe

Tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet Email solshadersgmailcom

domestic amp commercial supplied amp fitted many colours amp styles all areas covered free quotations signwriting service for commercial

SHADING SPAIN WITH

P R O T E C T I O N F R O M T H E S U N

SaLEnOw On

AWNINGS - FLY SCREENS - INTERNAL BLINDS

ARMADILLO Building Work Extensions Patios amp Tiling Painting amp Decorating

Mosquito Blinds Security Grilles Shower Cubicles Plumbing Work

Call Mick on 950 528 128 or 663 303 350

QUALIFIEd ELECTRICIAN

Tel 670 309 878

Installations RewiringRepairs lights amp Fans FittedEmergency Callout Available

City amp Guilds and spanish Qualifications

Telephone 950 064 781 (5pm to 10pm) Mobile Mark 671 220 162

email poolmedicshotmailcom wwwpoolmedicses

s w i m m i n g p o o l e n g i n e e r s

MUlTIFUNCTIONAl 200g CHlORINE TABlETS 5KG - ONly 1750euro

Fully Legal amp RegisteredSPECIAl OFFER Complete sand change

labour amp sand media ONly 99euroFULL 8x4 POOL CLEAN ONLY 13euro POOL LEAkAgE SPECIALISTS

BabybasicsbAby EQUIPmENT hIREBirth to 5 yearsTravel cot car seat door gates bottle sterilizers baby walkers etcShort term or long term hirefREE dELIvERy amp nO dEpOSIT

Call jenny on 950 439 331 or 666 903 579 baby basicslycoscom

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~ LOS CANTAREROS

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~ ALBOx

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ldquoDID YOU KNOw SOL TIMES HAS OVER 450 DISTRIBUTION POINTSrdquo

Sol Times Newspapers is distributed every week to over 450 drop off points including shops garages supermarkets pubs restaurants and other businesses throughout Almeria and Murcia conurbation Listed below are just some of the towns villages and outlets that stock our paper each week

ShOUT

bLANCA~ CAMPO VERDE~ PILAR DE

HORADADA~ CABO ROIG~ LOS BALCONES~ LA ZENIA~ VILLA MARTIN~ PLAYA FLAMENCA

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Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 35SOLtimes JULY 2009

SOl ClASSIFIEDSSOl ClASSIFIEDSAny item for sale UNDER 300euro is FREE to advertise here

call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

soltimescom

FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

or 678 398 141wwwwhiterosepoolcomErcol Solid wood sideboard 50euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Ercol solid wood coffee table 30euro Tel 650 599 739 or 950 064 060Car seat three months to four years 35euro Tel 950 529 2262 Very old wood beams Appx 20 x 40 x 30 20euro for the pair Tel 950 163 710 or Mob 651 77 88 463 piece suite soft lilac colour velour 3 seater 2 seater amp 1 large chair Very comfy like new can deliver 250euro Tel 950 163 4892 single divan beds with under storage draws made to British standard VGC 125euro each Tel 670 824 212Spare Filter Pump for Intex Pool plus 3 brand new filters would fit models 02 03R12R 22R 603 604 635 636 637 638 plus hoses 20euro ONO Baza Tel 647 266 344For sale mobility scooter light weight easily put into the boot of a car Very useful for anyone with limited mobility Good condition 295euro Tel 950 449 395 or 679 012 025Jacuzzi top of the range Caldera Spa cost 10000euro coloured ligts CD player pop up speakers hardly used Absolute bargain 4500euro Tel 687 905 761mobility 4 wheel scooter 9 months old cost new 1600euro will sell for 450euro ono Can be seen working Tel 699 814 814 or 950430 761Intex easy set pool 15rsquo x 36rsquo never used still in original packaging Includes filter pump ladder ground cloth pool cover surface skimmer amp maintenance kit 14999euro Call 650 250 585The new amp improved lsquohome Sweet homersquo in Turre now has even more stock and much more space for browsing in comfort Come along and check out the changes ndash we think yoursquoll like it Tel 950 479 4873 piece balcony patio sets Choice of 5 from 3999euro 6 piece patio sets from 149euro wooden garden bench 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487XLarge paddling pools 10rsquo diameter 2rsquo6rdquo deep 89euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487mini fridge ideal patios etc 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487we now stock Dulux paint cheaper than England amp Sandtex

Hammerite etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Stainless steel gardening tools watering cans garden gloves etc Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487garden shredder 175euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487yale wireless alarm kit secure your home for just 199euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487keep cool with Egyptian cotton sheets just a small part of our huge range of bedlinens Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487make the most of summer fruits Juicers from 15euro - 99euro Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487Flies Annoying you The fastest and very best way to remove your fly problem is with the FLY SLAYER experience instant results Ideal for bars restaurants commercial kitchens patio dining etc Give yourself power over pests Home Sweet Home Turre Tel 950 479 487disney Princess pink bike up to 5 years VGC All accessories 15euro Tel 650 250 585

wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

Beauty

AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

Bed amp BreakFastClean amp comfortable bampb in Cerro Gordo Call Chris on 950 064 060 or 650 599 739

Business For saleCraft amp hobby Albox Artist amp Crafting Materials and Workshop Low rent well positioned genuine reason for sale Tel 600 817 352 crafthobbyalboxyahooes

carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

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news for employers and for the economy for people to stay on in work into their sixtiesrdquoThe Liberal Democrats said

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~ End of rEtirEmEnt agE signallEd ~

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property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

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carpentry

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

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6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

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Sales 950 430 8

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

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LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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A review of the default retirement age which allows employers to compel staff to retire at 65 is to be brought forward by a year the government says

The majority of people retire before 65 but 13 million people work beyond state pension age Many more say they would if their employer permitted it

The review had been expected in 2011 but will now take place next year Ministers said they had brought the review forward to respond to changing demographic and economic circumstances

Explaining the change in the timing of the review Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ldquoEvidence suggests that allowing older people to continue working unfettered by negative views about ageing could be a big factor in the success of Britainrsquos businesses and our future economic growthrdquo

The TUC welcomed the move with general secretary Brendan Barder saying ldquoIt cannot be right that an employer can sack someone simply for being too old Employees should have choice - neither forced by employers to give up work nor forced by inadequate pensions into working longer than they shouldrdquo

However the business group the CBI said ldquoHaving a default retirement age helps staff begin the process of deciding when it is right to retire and helps firms plan ahead with more confidencerdquo

It added that its research had suggested that 81 of those who asked their employer to keep working had been allowed to do so

Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said both employers and employees would be asked their views

ldquoOur own research shows that many more people wish to work a little bit beyond retirement and perhaps wind down their working lives rather than have them abruptly cut off and I think

that as a society thatrsquos something that we need to considerrdquo she saidSeparately the Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the

default retirement age this week in a case backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission A solicitor Leslie Seldon believes he was discriminated against on the grounds of age when he was not permitted to work beyond the age of 65 He says he needed to go on working to support his family

Dinah Rose QC acting for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills says the hearing will raise ldquoimportant questions of policy and principlerdquo

A number of age discrimination cases are waiting in the pipeline for the outcome of this and another challenge being brought against the government by the charity Help the Aged and Age Concern next week

The organisation welcomed the news but said it would still press ahead with its planned judicial review of the original legislation adding that many older people wanted to work past the age of 65

ldquoThe workforce is changing very rapidly there are fewer school leavers coming into the labour market and more people in their fifties and sixtiesrdquo said the charityrsquos Andrew Harrop

ldquoWe all know about the problems this country faces with pensions and the best way of

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property For saleCheapest 2 bed ground floor apartment in La Florida situated near the Emerald Isle in La Florida with large terrace off road parking F F only 79500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1031 Look at this bargain 2 Bed 2 Bath La Florida Terraced House in good all round condition private off road parking Only 89950 Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 984wheel chair friendly La Florida 2 Bed Apt only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and facilities89500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 976Cheapest Apartment in Torrevieja 2 bed Apartment in Las Palmeras in La Florida on the 1 st floor only 4 years old Only 67950euro Tel on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 1043 2 bed Apartment 150 meters to the sea with community pool facing the sea near Torrevieja ff only 94950 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 999 Very cheap ground floor studio in La Florida only 49500 euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or office 965 326 146 Ref 994 Large detached house near Villa Martin El Presidente 3 Bedrooms with large living area nice kitchen and family bathroom with another guest room and bathroom on the second floor The house has itrsquos own private pool BBQ and mini bar set on 500 m2 comes fully furnished central heating and aircon with large garage under the house Price to sell at only 189500euro Phone Brian on 626 941 962 or evenings on 966 798 469 Ref 1093

property For sale - continued

property For rent - continued

TO RENT ALmENdRICOSFurnished 2 double bedroom Villa

air-con fly free area swimming poolsecure garden dogs welcome bills included

500euro PcMTel 676 384 097

SCRaP CaRS wanTED Top prices paid DVLA

notified Also 4x4s breaking All parts

available Distance no object Will collect and deliver Buyers of all

metals - Brass Copper Lead Aluminium

Tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 031

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250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478TOYOTA Mk2

Convertible 1998 Silver Low Mileage

Private Reg FAZ 8503Lovely Car

Tel 669 533 234 or 676 857 784

La Pinilla Fuente 3250euro Ref88

Mobility Scooter Mercury M46 in dark green Just over 1 year old bought

for 2295euro accept1250euro (includes ramps)

tel 968 163 758(near Mazarron)

VEHIClESwANTED

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call lynn on 950 430

820

email sales

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FOR SAlE

Pool TableUK SLATE BEd

Coin Non-CoinFor An unbeatable

Summer DealCall 958 718 546

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wanted

Wanted 1000 litre water tank in framecage Cheap as possible please Contact Phil or Angie on 950 064 116 or 676 147 461Car wanted small reliable good condition air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394Wooden shedhousebeach hut type for garden can collect Tel 609 199 394Lock up required Must be large enough for at least 4 cars size and secure Reasonable rent Call 637 546 738AA Auctions want all of your unwanted items Call 600 007 175950 064 545

SERVICESalarms

Securitas direct monitored alarm system with SOS facility Tel 662 474 828

alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

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AVON Tel Claire

691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

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carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

SPARkLES Property Care Service key holding holiday change over cleaning let us take good care of your property Tel 627 279 584 Email s p a r k l e s 2 l i v e c o m

curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

diggermini digger and Driver Hire Tel 610 345 725

dressmaking

d r e s s m a k e r Alterations Repairs ndash Mojacar Playa Tel 950 475 356 Mobile 671 997 998

electricalQualified Electrician City amp Guilds and Spanish Qualifications Installations Rewiring Repairs Lights amp Fans fitted Emergency call out available Tel 670 309 878

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FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

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A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

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ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

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heating

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

horse riding

Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

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knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

ironworks

Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

locksmith24hr casaserve Locksmith new locks safes security grills window locks fitted Call 950 466 438 or 676 306 269 wwwcasaservecomLocksmith - Provides 24hr service HousesApartmentsCarsShops etc also lock fitting service Tel 666 949 213PhIL ThE PICk LOCkSmITh 24 hours Locked out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas and surrounding area Tel 697 243 181

mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

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AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

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Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

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AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

A1 SKY TELEVISION

SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

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Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

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Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

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For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

sparesrepair

Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

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mikes mobile mechanics All types of service repair and ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 842 974 mobile mechanic db Autos providing same service as garages or do you require a car checking before you buy it Tel 678 487 689 950 369 116

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and classifieds at

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

You can find us in front of AS Auto Shine

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Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

NOW250cc Water Cooled Quad 2899euro125cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1899euro125cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1599euro125cc Motocross 1599euro125cc Scooters (3 models) 1099euro50cc 2 Stroke Scooter 799euro400cc Water Cooled Quad 4999euro200cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1999euro250cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1999euro

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1 year old Low km Guarantee up to 12 months from 799euro

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We collect your bike for repair or service local FrEE

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now slashedunbeatable

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OPENiNG HOUrSMon ~ Fri 9am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 2pm

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UrGENTLY WaNTED FOr CaSH YOUR 2000 ONWARDS 5 DOOR HATCHBACKS

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We are always buying vehicles low kms examples are preferable with service history

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NEED HELP SELLING YOUR CARAsk about our Sale or Return

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PER HOUR

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2005 KIA Cerato 20

Petrol 5 door hatchback in light blue one lady owner 48000 kms alloys top of range full history terrific value euro6995

2004 Honda CRV

2 litre petrol 4x4 in grey with matching interior 50000kms one owner from new full history euro11995

2006 Opel Meriva

14 petrol Enjoy 62000kms one owner in dark blue superb condition euro8995

2007 Renault Scenic

Dynamique 16 petrol top of range 20000kms in champagne scotch guarded with warranty euro7995

2000 Smart Car

Smart Passion Pulse Air-con usual extras locally owned euro2995

We will beat any genuine written quotation by a minimum of 100euro

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Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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820

email sales

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wanted

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alternative energy

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918Solar amp wind power Best equipment CampG qualified 15 years experience electrical work and pool heating Call Phil Tel 636 261 240 wwwsunergyalmeriacom

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691 987 454 or email avonfromclaireyahooes

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carpentry

wildwood bespoke Joinery ndash High quality made - to - measure carpentry and joinery Reliable amp professional service at a competitive price Avoid disappointment call James On 950 067 011 Or 685 955 768 wildwoodaviredcom Pinewood Joinery Handmade Garden Furniture Kitchens Doors Windows Home Furniture all to you own specifications From Albox to Mojacar amp surrounding area For a free quote call Steve on 699 387 329 or 628 122 365

cleaning

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curtains

Sew Efficient ndash Made to measure curtains blinds amp upholstery Complete measuring amp fitting service available Choose from the comfort of your own home or supply your own fabric Tel 654 894 836Curtains amp Things curtainssoft furnishingsaccessories Complete personal bespoke service Tel 678 684 564

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dressmaking

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For hireThe baby hire Centre Professional Baby Equipment Hire FREE delivery amp collection Tel 649 332

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FriendshipLooking for a lively lady to partner me in Salsa dancing Tel 633 310 429

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A L T E R N A T I V E POwER SUPPLIES ndash selling trade in generators reconditioned amp serviced petrol diesel all types New silent type diesels 65KVA 1275euro Solar systems also available Tel 606 619 095 or 618 236 957

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ELAINE Fully qualified award-winning mobile English unisex hairdresser Albox amp surrounding areas Call today for your appointment 618 427 103

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Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help w w w c a r l o s s a l i e n t e com Tel 950 121 918

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Rancho Luz del Sol Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

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knights Insurance Motor house amp contents life amp health public liability pleasure boat quads jetski amp more Tel 950 121 943

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Pampd metals All aspects of metal work undertaken Specialists in Ornamental Gates Rejas Tel 638 707 406 The metalworks -Grills railings gates of all types secur i t ys l id ing ro l ler rejas concertina doors etc Made to measure Tel Keith Wood on 600 438 436Real Steel for all quality metal work rejas gates etc and chain link fencing Call 666 133 247 or 689 524 024

jetskis

wwwquestmarinetv Full customer service available Delivery to amp from the UK can be arranged For further information tel 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 Email stevequestmar inetv

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mini diggermini digger amp driver for hire All types of building work Competitive rates Tel Kevin 610 926 833

moBility

mobility Equipment Sales amp Hire Tel Freedom Mobility 968 153 620

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Elegant Lady (30) fulfils your erotic wishes on her private finca near Albox Enjoy my service at the pool or in air-conditioned rooms Phone 669 101 316Attractive Couple offers exclusive erotic-service for women men couples Phone 629 483 618 wwwcouple4sexcom Pretty woman sensual and tender spoils you daily discreet in her private home Tel 676 565 128wwwerotic-costa-almeria swinger parties nudist pool parties personal service

petsdog holiday home all the comforts of home for your dogs holiday Tel 950 520 493 or 659 183 524Abandoned dogs looking for good homes All vaccinated amp health checked Call Colin 600 829 990Unwanted dogs between 8 years and

6 weeks in need All of them are 2 or 3 times abandoned Please help the dogs with all your unwanted stuff wwwarca-animal-andaluciadevu hilton Cattery ndash The best care for your cat Call 950 163 489Pet Sitting Animal Lover Call Lorraine 696 146 458 Palamino kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels amp Cattery Tel 600 829 990 or 664 575 105 wwwpalominokennelscomLornarsquos mobile dog Grooming Service Tel 667 722 225Animal hotel ndash Aquilas every Saturday afternoon dog training courses Twice weekly obedience classes Tuesday amp Thursday mornings Call 639 722 197Puppy Rescue if you would like to help in any way phone us on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 wwwpuppyrescueinspaincom

plumBing

AampE Taylor ndash Gas boiler amp Plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080Carlos (Saliente) plumbing amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 950 121 918

pool cleaning

Aqua bright Albox Pool service amp maintenance Call Mark Tel 689 700 680

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AAA Removals35 Tonne van

Regular runs to and from uk Full Part Loads collection

deliveries within SpainRing for best prices678 398 141

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Large Van Spain ndash UK ndash Spain full half loads plus car transport Tel 950 165 666 or 629 455 980Spain UK cheap rates 35 tons van Max 10 cubic metres capacity Tel Peter 610 345 011 Indalo Van man 16m3 from 30euro hr Call Richard 678 490 29475 Ton Lorry to amp from the UK Once a week Call 680 742 011 or 0044 7970 722 744 stevequestmarinetv

satellite systems

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SySTEmSSatellite TV installations alignment of dishes etc

All areas coveredTel Dave 628 607 778

Skystars ndash satellite installations relocation amp alignment of dishes all

areas covered Tel Paul 687 042 335 Ref 11386

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Caravan amp boat storage amp sales Antas Tel 661 508 776

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Tropicana Pools Construction amp Repairs Tel 661 508 776

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Tarot ndash Pandora Tel 648 791 925

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Floor amp wall Tiling Specialist Not a jack of all trades just a master of one Call Steve Holman 697 678 708Andalucian Tiling amp Plastering specialist Fully guaranteed Tel 661 129 028

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For saleFord kA Collection 2007 29000KM FSH by Ford dealer AC CD economical Offers around 5900euro Call Andy on 663 455 978250cc ATV Dune buggy 2 seater Very fast great off road fun Quick sale 850euro Tel 968 438 478

dumper For sale1 Tonne AUSA Dumper 2000euro Tel 950 591 979

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Tata 4X4 Gear box gone Low miles 350euro ONO Tel 699 483 438

car wantedCar wanted for lady driver must be in good condition Small reliable car with air con Spanish registration amp ITVrsquod Cash buyer Tel 609 199 394

car Body repairsAS Auto Shine Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying amp more Call Mark on 607 324 623

mechanical services

mikes mobile mechanics All types of service repair and ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 842 974 mobile mechanic db Autos providing same service as garages or do you require a car checking before you buy it Tel 678 487 689 950 369 116

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and classifieds at

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reg

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Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

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Open mon-Fri 9am to 2pm amp 4pm to 8pm

You can find us in front of AS Auto Shine

hiRE ShOPPush Chairs 10euroHigh Chairs 5euroCar Seats 10euroBicycles 10euroAir Con 15euroStair Gates 5euroFans 5euroGenerators 19euroWheelchairs10euroTVs 10euro

Daily weekly or long term hire If you need it we hire it FREE Local Delivery

NEW ~ Hire the workman or labour only ~ Any job 90euro per day

NOW250cc Water Cooled Quad 2899euro125cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1899euro125cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1599euro125cc Motocross 1599euro125cc Scooters (3 models) 1099euro50cc 2 Stroke Scooter 799euro400cc Water Cooled Quad 4999euro200cc Water Cooled Cruiser 1999euro250cc Air Cooled Cruiser 1999euro

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1 year old Low km Guarantee up to 12 months from 799euro

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OPENiNG HOUrSMon ~ Fri 9am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 2pm

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WE ARE HERE

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WE CAN SUPPLY ANY PART FOR ANY CAR TO ORDER EITHER FROM UK OR IN SPAIN ALL AT DISCOUNT PRICES

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We are always buying vehicles low kms examples are preferable with service history

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NEED HELP SELLING YOUR CARAsk about our Sale or Return

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YOU WAIT OR RENT ONE OF

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PER HOUR

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2005 KIA Cerato 20

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2004 Honda CRV

2 litre petrol 4x4 in grey with matching interior 50000kms one owner from new full history euro11995

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14 petrol Enjoy 62000kms one owner in dark blue superb condition euro8995

2007 Renault Scenic

Dynamique 16 petrol top of range 20000kms in champagne scotch guarded with warranty euro7995

2000 Smart Car

Smart Passion Pulse Air-con usual extras locally owned euro2995

We will beat any genuine written quotation by a minimum of 100euro

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38 SOLtimes JULY 2009

Sales 950 430 8

20 email sales

soltimescom

When responding to an advertisement remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES

maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

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last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

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using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

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If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

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4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 39SOLtimes JULY 2009

5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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38 SOLtimes JULY 2009

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maGGOTS EnDRODS amp REELSThis week saw the club fish the fourth round

of the summer championship this is a series of 6 matches with the best five to count The match was held on the Rio Segura at Murcia There was not much rubbish coming up from the bottom of the river and with virtually no flow this was a godsend The river is still fishing very well with the following anglers coming out on top

1st Ian lsquoIrish Wizardrsquo Dalzell fishing the pole using bread and corn with 3190 kilorsquos

2nd Doug lsquoWelsh Goldminerrsquo Hornblow fishing the pole using bread and pellet with 2808 kilorsquos

3rd Dave lsquoYours Trulyrsquo Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 2500 kilorsquos

CARPRrsquoUSThe 8th round of the Summer Series was

this week fished at Argos Although the water levels have dropped even further the over cast weather conditions made for a good days fishing and the final results proved what a close contest it was

The results on the day were1st Ian Dalzell fishing the pole feeder

using pellet with 29420kg2nd George Fogg fishing the pole using

paste with 28200kg3rd Paul Baxter fishing the pole using

paste with 27320kgAfter 8 rounds the top of the league table

is as followsPaul Baxter 104 pointsAustin Vieth 75 pointsStuart Thompson 64 pointsBarry Homer 56 points Bob Elms 53 pointsMick Hill 515 pointsRound 9 will be fished on July 16th at

Beniaress the draw on the bank at 7-30 am or meet for a coffee in the cafe at 6-45

If anyone is interested in joining Carp R Us please contact Colin Brinkley on 966 712 351 or to contact him by email rojales1gmailcom

ANGLERS TOGETHER NEWS

Anglers Together was formed to put anglers in touch with each other to share information on venues tactics and most importantly to find fishing partners We have over 75 members scattered across south Alicante region and in Murcia but you do not need to live in Spain to join Visiting members from the UK find it very useful to have fishing contacts in Spain who can pass on local knowledge and up to date fishing conditions We have regular fishing day trips both sea and freshwater and also do guided trips around some of the more popular venues All anglers are made welcome whether experienced or not and help is available to those who need it Anglers Together is not a match-fishing club

The joining fee is 10euro for new members and 5euro for renewing members If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Alan below Meetings are held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 2 different venues to accommodate our membersrsquo locations

Contact 968 570 876 or anglerstogethergonuts4freecom

Alan can obtain Fishing Licences for the regions of Valencia and Murcia Last date before summer closing is 17th July Service will resume again in September Contact Tel 968 570 876 or alanroscoegonuts4freecom for details of the requirements

Tight Lines David Hoare

davidhoare255hotmailcom

By Steve Hibberd

Cartagena is all set to welcome many of Spainrsquos big teams to Cartagonova Stadium as they get set for the 20092010 season

The newly-released fixtures for division 2a have thrown up many interesting contests starting with an opening day visit to girona some 750 km from South murcia

This is followed by a home match against madrid based Rayo Vallecano if you thought the trip to girona was one hell of a trek well week 3 is even further

Recently promoted Real Union (situated in the Northern Spanish town of irun) is a whopping 880 km north of Cartagena but its the trip to arch rivals Real murcia on 8 November that all los Albinegros faithful have firmly ringed on their calendar

below is listed the first half of an extremely long season

30 Aug girona Away

6 sep rayo vallecano home

13 Sep Real Union Away

20 sep castellon home

27 Sep Real betis Away

4 oct villarreal home

11 Oct Cadiz Away

18 oct celta vigo home

25 Oct Elche Away

1 nov las palmas home

8 Nov Real murcia Away

15 nov nastic tarragona home

22 Nov Real Sociadad Away

29 nov huesca home

6 dec Numancia Away

13 dec salamanca home

20 dec levante Away

3 Jan cordoba home

10 Jan hercules Away

17 Jan rec huelva home

24 Jan Albacete Away

LOS aLBinEGROS KO nEw SEaSOn aT GiROna

the mediterranean tides ampthe west antartic

ice sheet part 2You may well ask what happens to all

the water that flows so quickly through the Strait of Gibraltar The answer to that is that there is more water lost through evaporation in the Mediterranean than is replaced by water flowing in from various rivers The water level in the Mediterranean is therefore slightly lower than the Atlantic amp so water constantly flows in from the Atlantic to top up the Mediterranean As we known there is virtually no tidal effect in the Mediterranean but there is a current due to the reasons outlined above which does flow very slowly round the Mediterranean in a clockwise direction Happily though the speed of this current is so insignificant that it is not worth calculating when navigating

This evaporation in the Mediterranean apparently has the potential for some far reaching consequences The Mediterranean evaporates amp grows saltier so more seawater pours in from the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar amp spreads across the surface That in turn pushes more of the very salty deep Mediterranean water out at Gibraltar into the deep waters of the Atlantic amp this is where trouble begins The same set of events apparently happened when the last major ice age began 120000 years ago though what dried up the Nile at that time was weaker African monsoons

The salty bottom water flowing out at Gibraltar mixes with very cold water on the Atlantic floor amp turns right to the north until it bumps up against the seafloor rise off Ireland Scotland amp the Faeroe Islands to their north

The obstacle pushes the cold salty water toward the surface into the warm surface currents that bring Gulf Stream water to the British Isles amp Scandinavia Normally the warm current isnrsquot much affected but if the Mediterranean outflow is boosted so is this effect The waters that warm northern Europe will be pushed aside by cold upwelling

That warm flow in turn heads westward past Iceland amp Greenland amp into the cold seas off Canada where it creates increased snowfall on the places where the Canadian ice caps form This would be like all the rains of England the showers of Ireland amp the mists of Scotland falling as snow up on Baffin Island instead So over some decades northern Europe will cool amp the snowfields of eastern Canada will expand The high reflectance of the white snowfields amp the white clouds that hover above them will keep them cold in a feedback cycle Global warming will not prevent this but rather by increasing the movement of moisture in the atmosphere will make things worse

So what is the solution A dam across the Strait of Gibraltar It could pinch off most of the bottom part of the strait but have wide openings on the surface The effect would be to slow the volume of deep water pouring out ultimately making the Mediterranean saltier Also keeping that salt cooped up would have a happy side effect Mediterranean salt is a key part of the hydrodynamic mechanism that keeps Antarctica surrounded by sea ice if the sea ice can be maintained against global warming by reducing the salt balance then the West Antarctic ice sheet could be kept from collapsing and raising the worldwide sea level by 6 meters Food for thought

All Things Nautical

1 have a drink2 The outward curve in the after edge of

a fore amp aft sail3 They are teaching you how to tie a

bowline

4 it comes from the Dutch for ldquohunterrdquo

5 The maintenance of his wood fittings

last Weekrsquos Quick Quiz Answers

Tuesday 7th July saw the first San Cayetano Golf Day held at the Mar Menor Golf resort amp what a tremendous success it was

20 people played in the Stableford tournament with people travelling from as far as benidorm to play at the first event organised by Costa Calida golf Tours

The day started with a full breakfast at the RosersquonrsquoThistle in San Cayetano lunch at the intercontinental followed 18 holes at the Polaris mar menor Course The course as always was in excellent condition amp an absolute joy to play

Prizes were awarded as follows

1st Andy walsh (handicap 17) with 43 points amp a prize of 2 green Fees donated by Polaris world

2nd Ron massey (handicap 18) with 37 points amp a prize of galloway balls donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

3rd Ciaran byrne (handicap 11) with 36 points amp a prize of a bottle of wine donated by the Rose n Thistle

Nearest the pin was won by Terry Penfold who received a bottle of Cava donated by Costa Calida golf Tours

longest drive was won by Jim ONeill whos prize was a bottle of Terrys donated by the RosersquonrsquoThistle

For information on any future events arranged by Costa Calida golf Tours or for discounted green fees please contact wwwccgtcouk or phone Andy on 650 718 172 or 966 198 871

San CayETanO GOLF Day

The winners with their prizes - from left to right - Terry Penfold Ciaran Byrne Jim ONeill Ron Massey amp Andy Walsh with Donna from Costa Calida Golf Tours who presented the prizes

Sales 950 430 820 email salessoltimescom 39SOLtimes JULY 2009

5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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5 YEARS AGO After the shock of ben Curtis winning his first-ever major the previous year Royal Troon produced another surprise winner Todd hamilton a 38-year-old US Tour rookie best known in Japan had back-to-back 67s to lead with a round to go and then after a closing bogey to tie with Ernie Els beat the 2002 champion in a four-hole play-off

10 YEARS AGO The most memorable finish in Open history saw Jean Van de Velde five clear after 54 holes and still three ahead on the final tee triple-bogey after a drama that gripped the sporting world Paul lawrie who had come from 10 behind with a 67 and 1997 winner Justin leonard suddenly found themselves in a play-off with the Frenchman - and lawrie won it

15 YEARS AGO Nick Price had been runner-up to Tom watson in 1982 and Seve ballesteros in 1988 and another near-miss looked on the cards at Turnberry when Jesper Parnevik went to the final tee three in front however the Swede would bogey the last while Price followed a birdie on the 16th with a 50-foot eagle putt at the next and clinched victory with a par four

20 YEARS AGO in the first four-hole play-off in major history Australians wayne grady and greg Norman faced American mark Calcavecchia at Troon Norman having birdied the first six holes en route to a closing 64 grady was out of it come the last and Norman handed it to Calcavecchia by driving into a bunker he did not think he could reach and never even completed the hole

25 YEARS AGO Tom watson was trying to equal harry Vardons record six titles and the chance was still there with two to play but as he sent his approach to the 17th up close to the wall over the green Seve ballesteros birdie putt on the last hesitated on the lip and then fell in watson winner the two previous years bogeyed and a jubilant ballesteros won for the second time

50 YEARS AGO Scottish amateur Reid Jack was only two behind with a round to go at muirfield but it was to prove the day when little South African gary Player won the first of what would be nine major titles Eight adrift at halfway he halved that deficit with a third-round 70 and then produced a 68 for a two-shot victory over Flory Van donck and Fred bullock Jack came fifth

75 YEARS AGO henry Cotton set or equalled records at Sandwich in 1934 that stand to this day Nobody has bettered the four-stroke lead he took with an opening 67 and nobody has matched the nine and 10-shot leads he took by adding a 65 and 72 That 65 also remained the lowest round in Open history until 1977 Even with a closing 79 he triumphed by five

100 YEARS AGO The great triumvirate of harry Vardon James braid and Jh Taylor won 16 Opens between 1894 and 1914 and the championships first visit to Royal Cinque Ports in Kent was the fourth of Taylors five Three rounds of 74 and one of 73 were good enough for a six-stroke margin and came as a huge relief after four successive runner-up finishes in 1904-07

The 43-year-old Englishman tees off at 630am on Thursday in a big-name group with 2006 US Open winner michael Campbell and mark Calcavecchia the American who was Open champion just up the coast at Troon in 1989

broadhurst who had to come through international final qualifying at Sunningdale last month to secure his place in the 138th Open Championship is delighted with his tee-times (he goes off at 1141 on Friday)

it is a bit of an honour i didnt realise i was hitting the first shot said broadhurst when told of his draw position its brilliant ill look forward to it ill probably have to get up about 4am so its early to bed it will be the same routine - just earlier ill aim to get to the course about an hour and half before They are great tee times You always want one early time and it might work in my favour it might not you never know we might get here on Thursday and it is flat calm for the first couple of hours it could be breezy with the wind dropping in the afternoon but if i could pick two times they would be the two so thats good

broadhurst is the joint holder of the Open low-round record with his 63 scored at St Andrews in 1990 but admits he will have to improve off the tee if he is to avoid shooting a big number on Thursday

BROADHURST THRILLEDTO START

OPENFormer Ryder Cup

player Paul Broadhurst is honoured to be hitting the first shot of the 2009 Open

Championship at Turnberry

~ A LOOK BACK AT OPENS PAST ~

mark webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck The 32-year-old screamed with joy and perhaps relief in taking the chequered flag at the Nurburgring after the german grand Prix

Not even a drive-through penalty for playing dodgems with Rubens barrichello off the line denied webber his long-overdue moment in the sun at the 130th attempt

it secured him a place in the sports record books as no driver with a win to their name has taken so long to get a maiden triumph under their belts

leading home a third Red bull one-two of the season with Sebastian Vettel second on this occasion the duo are 225 and 21 points respectively behind Jenson button who could only finish fifth

Red bull also slashed brawn gPs lead in the constructors title race to 195 with the balance of power having shifted the way of the milton Keynes-based team in the last two grands prix

They are both still up for grabs there is no question about it said webber of the championship fight The guys have

produced a special car brawn are leading because they deserve to be but we are not giving up Sebastian and i are on top of our game and pushing as best we can to be as consistent as possible at all venuesrdquo

it was undoubtedly a special day for webber as he became the first Australian to win a race since Alan Jones in las Vegas in October 1981

it was very very important for me because not many Australian drivers have reached Formula One and there are even fewer who have been successful remarked webber its a real message to the Australian people ive always tried to represent my country as best as i can were a very proud sporting nation which has done well on bikes in the past with mick (doohan) and Casey (Stoner) Now this is a great day for me and Australia

As for button it was a day of frustration one which has left him pining for the heat of budapest in a fortnight when his car should be competitive we have to put it behind us and look forward said button i just cant wait to get to hungary where we will have new parts and hopefully warmer weather to take the fight to the Red bulls

barrichello launched an astonishing attack on his team accusing them of costing him the race it was a good show from the team on how to lose a race today slammed the brazilian

Ferraris Felipe massa finished on the podium for the first time this year with Nico Rosberg fourth in his williams Renaults Fernando Alonso and mclarens heikki Kovalainen completed the top eight A first-corner puncture after being tapped by webber resulted in lewis hamilton finishing 18th and last

webber wins german gp

Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lords later this week as a relieved man intent on improving Englands performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series

England captain Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and monty Panesar repel 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw during Sundays thrilling final day of the opening Test in Cardiff

Their efforts finished off the job begun by Paul Collingwood who battled for 343 minutes for his 74 and supported by Andrew Flintoff Stuart broad and graeme Swann to save the game after they seemed destined for an emphatic defeat when they slipped to 70 for five

but once the dust has settled on Englands nail-biting escape England will have to start the post-mortem into the manner in which Australia outplayed them with bat and ball for the majority of the opening Test

There was a huge amount of relief in the dressing room and a lot of pride in how those guys played and how Colly graeme Swann and Fred played - the second half of the order really stood up to be counted admitted Strauss

There is a lot of pride in what they achieved but more than anything there was relief in getting through the game and were still 0-0 going into the lords Test match

we are relieved we came away with a draw but were not going to pretend were happy with the way we performed this week we were down on where we needed to be and

Australia showed us theyre going to be a tough nut to crack and we need to get better

Englands selectors will seek the views of Strauss and coach Andy Flower this morning before they announce the squad for Thursdays next Test at lords where they have not beaten Australia since 1934

Strauss is likely to indicate he was not happy with his sides performance with bat

or ball although the selectors are expected to name an unchanged squad to assemble at lords for training on Tuesday

The wicket was still very flat (in Cardiff) and as the guys lower in the order proved there were a lot of ways of staying in there but we didnt manage to find them and in that respect we have to learn a lesson from it said Strauss

if were honest with ourselves we need to learn from how we batted in the first innings To score 336 for seven on the first day in hindsight wasnt a brilliant effort and as batsmen weve got to take that on the chin and be determined to come out and make amends the next time we play

Asked about the failure of Englands attack to make greater inroads into Australias line-up Strauss stressed To a certain extent the conditions favoured batting which is why i said that our first innings probably wasnt as good an effort as it should have been

i think we probably need to get more balls consistently in the right areas and we werent able to do that on this wicket and maybe execute our plans a little better

strauss a relieved manstrauss a relieved man

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PEugEOT 406 Lx 20IRHD Spanish Reg 1998 87000 kms euro1950

fORd fIESTA 131997 5 door red just serviced new ITV euro1750

OPEL AsTRA 141996 156000 kms euro1250

RE-REgISTRATION SERVICE AVAILAbLE NO ObLIgATION TEST dRIVES wE bRINg ThE VEhICLE TO yOU

Audi Q7 30 TDi

Quattro AUTOTIPTRONIC

2007 57000 kmseuro42950

Citroen C416 HDi (92cv)

200557000 kms

euro9950

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20TD Auto + Intercooler 1999

140000 kmseuro8950

JANUARy ONLy

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citroen xsara Picasso

20 HDi2003

142000 kms euro6950

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vW Touareg32 V6 AUTOTIPTRONIC

2004114000 kms

euro23950

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Elegance Coupe 27 CDi

79000 kms(Diesel) 2003

euro19950

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22 CDi Trend 2007 1 owner silver 8 seats

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27 Diesel AUTOTIP 2006

29000 kmseuro26950

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Diesel AUTO2002

111000 kmseuro16950

Audi A3 2002(Dec) Auto 5 doors 108000kms

navigation sport seats blue metallic excellent

conditioneuro9950

SOLd SOLd SOLd

SOLd SOLd SOLd

LAndROvER dIScOvERy TD5 2003 25

Diesel 71000kms

euro15950

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2003 - 20TD Metallic silver Full BMW history

AC (Climate) Remote locking

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nissan navara Double Cab

pick up 2004 80000km Silver

metallic alloy wheels side steps

euro10950

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2008 nissan note

16 Acenta model 11000kms

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