The Courier Week 17

Friday, June 17, 2011Edition 17 www.thecourier.es

ANGRY homeowners are counting thecost of a Playa Flamenca company’sbotched up solar heating installations.

The company, SolarSpain, has conveniently goneto ground, leaving an unknown number of homeswith heating systems that require major attention.

Attempts to contact the company have proved frui-tless, with phone calls unanswered and emails toSolarSpain’s hotmail address soliciting silly respon-ses that smack of disdain for their customers.

One disgruntled cutomer, Chris Duffield, investedmore than 3,000 euros in a SolarSpain heatingsystem late last year

He told me: ‘’The hot water worked OK but thetank on the roof kept boiling over, while the heatingonly lasted for a couple of hours before the radiatorswent cold.

‘’The SolarSpain people kept coming back to thesystem but nothing improved. They got other custo-mers to buy a gas boiler back-up at another 800

TANKSFOR NOTHING

Home owners count cost ofbotched-up heating systems

euros but we did not purchase. I had complainedabout the system so much that Darren, the managerwho had supervised the installation, phoned and saidSolarSpain had agreed to give me an upgrade.

‘’They collected my tank - and that`s the last I haveseen of it.’’

Another homeowner to have been ripped off bySolrSpain is Mike Prangnell of Villamartin.

He splashed out on a heating system after seeinga SolarSpain advertisement on the N332 near Eroskiin Punta Prima.

And he says: ‘’I have spoken to many people in asimilar position and find the story more or less thesame.

‘’In our case we were promised solar hot water andheating. The solar tank was fitted to the roof and hot

By DONNA GEE

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Bad workmanship: MikePrangnell’s installationresembled knitting!

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‘‘All worked well but theworkmanship was extremelypoor. In fact, the pipe workaround the tank resembledknitting!

‘‘Anyway, after the radia-tors were fitted and the hea-ting completed, we found thehot water was only hot at cer-tain times of the day andnon-existent when the hea-ting was turned on.

‘‘Darren, the manager, saidwe would need to supple-ment the hot water by puttingthe electric immersion heaterin the roof tank on. This cau-sed the electric meter to takeoff.

Queried‘‘When we queried this

with Darren, it was sugges-ted we had a gas heater ins-talled, and the gas tankwould last for about a year.

‘‘The gas heater was fitted(at further expense) and thegas cylinder lasted for abouttwo days. We were then advi-sed that they would install anew tank with a different pipearrangement

‘‘This was fitted inFebruary and, after two days,it leaked. We were thenemptying two buckets of

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w a t e rd u r i n gthe dayand oneat night.

‘‘Sincethen wehave notbeen ableto contactSolarSpaineither byemail or tele-phone.

‘‘We havenow removedthe tank andare using thegas heater asan 'on-demand' boiler for hotwater - a far more satisfac-tory system.’’

The whole experience costMike almost 4,000 euros buthe is reluctant to pursueSolarSpain.

‘‘This would be likely tocause much aggro and cer-tainly there would be no gua-rantee of success,’’ he says.

Chris has received onlyone reply to his TEN recentattempts to contact to

S o l a r S p a i n .That told himhis email con-tained a virusand not tosend anymore.

My ownd e t a i l e demail tothe com-p a n y ’ sh o t m a i laddresssolicitedthe follo-

wing respon-se: ‘Hola. Please send fulldetails of your enquiry so wemay understand your mea-ning. Gracias, Alfonzo, HotAmerican car parts, Madrid’

FaultlessUnfortunately, while

Alfonzo’s English grammar isclearly lacking, his faultlessspelling suggests that hemight not be Spanish at all.

Meanwhile, Mike advisesanyone considering a similarpurchase: ‘‘Ask to see pre-vious work. It’s a pity we did-

n't do what we are prea-ching.’’

However, he is reluctant tobrand Darren and his ‘team’conmen, saying: ‘‘He maywell have thought that wewould get sufficient energyfrom the solar panel to runhot water and heating.

‘ ‘ W h e nthe hot water system wasinstalled, it was poor work-manship but all worked well.

‘’The troubles came whenthe heating was added. Itseems obvious now but assoon as the heating was tur-ned on, the cold water in theradiators cooled the tank,resulting in lukewarm, not hotwater.’’

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By DAVE BULLA MAN arrested in Spain after squeezing himself into alarge suitcase that was placed in an airport bus cargobay has amazed police with his incredible scheme.

The nimble contortionist hid in luggage before sneak-ing out and stealing from other bags on Girona-Barcelona coaches.

During the 100km drive, the thief would nip out of hishiding place, the suitcase, and use a knife to open thelocks or zips so he could steal any valuables from

bags. Police were alerted by bus passengers who hadnoticed a spate of thefts and had reported to the com-pany that items had been stolen from their luggage.

An accomplice was also arrested and it was he whoplaced his pal the contortionist, inside the cargo lug-gage bay of the bus running from Girona airport toBarcelona. He would then hop on board and literallypick up his friend at the other end of the journey.

A local police official region said the man arrestedwas very thin. So not called ‘Samson’, then…

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Contortionist robber caught hidingin Barcelona airport bus luggage

Spanish food ‘tapas’into British tastes

By SPIKEWHAT is happening to the UK? It appearsthat Brits are getting a taste for Spanish cui-sine and even though Spain has been thefavourite holiday destination for Brits overthe years, it used to be that tourists did allthey could to avoid a confrontation with thenative cuisine.

Some may have a stab at the paella, butgenerally not the more exotic dishes, suchas octopus tentacles drowned in oil, or thatbright red lump of pork, the chorizo sausage. For many, a stay in Spain meant finding fish

and chips or an all-day breakfast. But in theUK tastes appear to be changing with sever-al supermarkets reporting that Spanishfavourites, paella, tapas and chorizo are out-selling traditional Italian best sellers such aslasagne and prosciutto.

IncreasingAccording to a report in the Daily

Telegraph, Asda reports that sales of chorizoare up 21 per cent on last year, and ItalianParma ham has only increased in sales byeight per cent. Rivals Tesco declared thatsales of Manchego cheese is increasingyear on year by nine per cent, whileParmesan is at a virtual standstill at one percent. M&S report that paella is now more popular

than lasagne and British pies.However, the evidence suggests that slow-

ly, Spanish food culture is starting to have aninfluence on Brits beginning with Tapaswhich, when you’re hungry and in a Spanishbar, suddenly become worth a try.

The theory is that Tapas is becoming suc-cessful in the UK because people who havelittle time and/or little money can grab aquick snack that won’t cost them as much asa full meal. We have the Spanish to thank forthe health benefits of eating Tapas as mostdishes are reasonably healthy (certainlyhealthier than a greasy burger on the run).And the Brits in the UK who are enjoyingtheir Tapas should also thank our Spanishfriends for teaching them to have somethingto eat while they drink.

Even British chefs and restaurateurs, whoup until now had doubted the attraction ofSpanish cuisine, are coming back to Spainto rediscover some of the wonderful foodthat Spain produces. Gets my vote.

Would you like frieswith that, señor?

By DAVE BULLWHILE Britain embracesthe Spanish food culture,it seems our hosts aremoving away from it. Andfurther proof that thecountry is shifting from itstraditional Mediterraneandiet - Spain’s fast foodjoints are thriving despitethe recession.

Turnover for the bigcompanies grew by ahuge five per cent lastyear to €2.6 billion with theamount of fast-food out-lets rising to 3,940, a 2.2%increase from 2009.

MassiveThe big American com-

panies like McDonald´sand Burger King, andother hamburger chainscontributed a massive€1.3 billion to the industry,a rise of 4.8 per cent.

In a survey by theSpanish Food andNutrition Safety Agency(AESAN) it was discov-ered that Spaniards areswapping olive oil, freshsalads and vegetables infavour of burgers, piz-zas and canneddrinks, Of the 3,000 people

questioned theresults showed that

only 43% ate vegetablesevery day and most wereeating twice as much redmeat as recommended.More than half of Spanish

adults are overweight,with 27% of children beingobese and in a statement,AESAN president RobertoSabrido said: “Spaniardshave turned their back on

the Mediterranean diet.”The good news…

The survey also discov-ered that women are eat-ing much better than menand the Spanish are stilleating four portions of fisha week, which is muchmore than us Brits (unlessyou count fish fingers…).

And sandwich shopsenjoyed a 3.4% rise,

bringing €455 mil-lion to the econo-

my while tacosand hot dogsales rose3.3%, bring-ing in ‘only’€315 million.

In an effortto attract

more young-sters last year,M c D o n a l d ’ sspent €14 mil-lion on decorat-

ing its stores andfree Wi-Fi - BurgerKing has addedchildren´s play

areas to its out-lets.

OPEN ‘N’ SHUT NUTCASE

ITALIANS LOSING UK SALES WAR

ARRIVING in Toledo mid afternoon, our first view of thecity from a viewing point above the city leaves a lastingmemory. Toledo sits on a rock carved out by the river Tajo. Below usfrom the viewing point we can see the river surging roundthe city.The somewhat disorderly orange tiled roofs, typical ofToledo dwellings, rise from the river banks to the peak of therock.Amongst the dwellings we see the spires of one of thelargest and most ornate Cathedrals in Spain, to the left thereare the spires of the church San Juan de Los Reyes. Built onthe instructions of the famous Catholic Monarchs –Fernando and Isabella.In the centre the black domes of the church of San Thomereach skywards. To the right we see the enormous Alcazar.A huge building with an equally huge part in Spanish history.General Franco served his military service at the Alcazar inToledo. This famous building also played an important partin the Spanish civil war of the 20th Century. Now open to thepublic as a military museum, it would be easy to spend alarge part of a day in this building alone.

Driving down from the viewing point takes us past theaging, but well preserved city walls. Now a special treat.Toledo is famous for a type of Jewellery which was intro-duced to the area many centuries ago by the Musliminvaders. The origin of this type of Jewellery is Damascus.Thus the name Damascene jewellery. We will take you tosee modern tradesmen perform the delicate art of producingthis jewellery using the same methods as ancient trades-men. We visit a workshop where the methods uses and thevarious qualities are explained to us.

Toledo is also famous for the production of knives, swordsand other similar metal objects. A few minutes after ourworkshop visit we are driving through the largest city gate“Bisagra Gate” – in English “Blood gate. To disembark andbook into a clean fresh “Olde Worlde” 3* hotel which is sit-uated just inside the city walls and only a few minutes walk

from the many places of interest in this outstand-ingly historical city which has served as the capi-tol city of Spain under the Romans, Visigoths,Muslim, and Christians. Now it is time to explore.Across the road from the hotel we have the gateof the sun, down the road we come to Bisagragate and the gate of Alphonso VI. Further up pastsun gate the social centre of the City Zodocoversquare (not really a square at all, but more of a tri-angle), buzzes with activity. Here thenoisy locals and wide eyed visitors min-gle in street cafes, sit on iron seats andwalls, and fill the air with constant chat-ter.

From the square a series of confusingbut character laden narrow streets leadoff to places like the Alcazar, Cathedral,and a series of ancient churches,mosques and synagogue. An indicationof the truly international, and yet turbu-

lent nature of this city over the years. Not far fromthe cathedral you can visit the home of El Greco.The famous Greek artist who made Toledo hishome. One of his most famous paintings “TheBurial of the Count of Orgaz” is on display in thecity. Lookout for the artist himself who painted hisown face and that of his son into this fabulous can-vas. A nearby castle was visited by El Cid. Outsidethe walls is the ruins of a Roman circus. Toledo,famous for its rugged, turbulent, historically mili-tary past is a fascinating and exciting city to visit.Our next port of call, Aranjuez could not be moredifferent.

A busy but gentle and rather beautiful town. Created as aretreat for the Christian monarchs after Toledo was replacedby Madrid as the capital city of Spain. A full day excursion toAranjuez allows you time to visit the Royal Palaces andpleasant parklands of this delightful city. The same river Tajowhich surrounds Toledo also runs through Aranjuez. By timethe river reaches Aranjuez, it has taken on a calmer less fre-netic flow. Instead it meanders gently through the greenparklands and round by the Royal Palace. A variety of

swans, ducks and birds float on its surface. The occasionalfish leaps up through the still waters. The ample parklandsare filled with a large selection of flowers and broad leafedtrees such as beech, elm and oak. In the autumn the multi-coloured leaves fall from the trees to form a carpet of leavesalong the pathways.

Wild life, such as squirrels, pheasants and partridges andblackbirds dart amongst the leaves. In the main park, Jardindel Principe (garden of the prince),You can visit a museum which displays the Gondolas which

were used by the medieval royalty to spend lazy days on theriver. Also in the same park is the strangely named Casa delLabrador (Farmer’s house). This so called farmer’s housewas built as a hunting lodge by the royals, but is virtually a

palace. Inside you find beautiful frescos, a selection of finepaintings, tapestries, period furniture wrought iron banisters,ornate plasterwork marble pillars and Chandeliers. Even theformer military barracks in this town seem somehow to fit inwith the cultured, gentle image of Aranjuez. Music lovers willknow that this is the town about which Joaquin Rodrigowrote the famous Concerto de Aranjuez.

Avila, our other destination, is famed for almost perfectmedieval city walls. Storks nesting in the turrets of the wallsadd to the excitement of a visit to the fabulously historicalcity. Inside the walls once gathered the “Knights of Avila” giv-ing faithful service to the Christian monarchs in their battleagainst the Muslim Moors. Now cobbled streets lead youpast ancient Celtic sculptures to the massive old cathedral.Further along you can visit the home of Spain’s mostrevered saint. In the house of Santa Teresa, you can almostfeel the authority with which this mighty lady led the follow-ers of her Carmelite disciples.

Coachtrips SL are delighted to offer you the chance tovisit these three important, yet totally different Spanishcities by joining us on our 4 day excursion from the 27thto 30th 2011. The price of only 199€ includes a 3 starToledo city hotel B&B. and all excursions.


GO SEE SPAINFeatured excursion - Toledo - Arajuez - Avila

Toledo

Avila

Arajuez

By REBECCA SMITHMENJANGAN Island is partof the West Bali NatureReserve, a protectedreserved area that encom-passes 780 square kilome-tres. The name Menjanganmeans “deer”.

Visit Menjangan duringdry season and if you arelucky you might encounterthe deer crossing the sea tomigrate to Bali Island!Manjangan Island can bereached by car in about anhour.

In this isolated island, nobuilding is allowed, onlythree simple eating placesand a public toilet fortourists. You can say thatthis place is really isolated.Heaven for those who lovenature and get away from itall! No shop, restaurant oreven any attraction nearby.

ExcellentMenjangan Island is said

to be one of Bali’s best div-ing and snorkelling sites.There are a few dive sites tochoose from with good con-ditions and excellent expo-sure to the underwaterworld.

The island is surroundedby a wide variety of coralreef; very rich and colourful.From hard coral to soft coral,from soft pink, blue to green,orange and many more.

Very beautiful scenerythat the earth can create!The coral is characterised bydeep drop offs of up to 60metres and by complex rockformations.

Menjangan Island is occu-

pied by natural reserves,from sheer drop-offs to 60+metres, small caves, sandyslopes and a beautiful bluegreen lagoon.

As for the underwaterworld, there’s clown fish,goat fish, batfish, snapper,sweetlips, angelfish andfusiliers. Plus unusualspecies like frogfish,pipefish, many interestingnudibranch, scorpion fish,lionfish, leaf scorpions, croc-odile fish and cuttlefish.There are even tuna, shoalsof jack-fish, batfish, angelfish, seahorses, sea turtles,and sharks, especially offthe outer corners of theisland.

Of course it is not only fishthat can be seen inMenjangan, there are alsodolphins, whale sharks,mantarays, giant barracuda,Napoleon and potato cod!

It is said that the rainyseason is the best time tohave a chance to see mantaand the baby (seven metre!)whale shark. Wow.. what awide variety of marine eco-system!

The island is surroundedby mountains and islands.Inside the deep water andon the surface, the stunningbeauty of nature can beseen. Ain’t we lucky to beborn in this world??

Imagine after diving,enjoying nice food and thenresting in a hammock whileenjoying the beauty ofnature. It is truly a blessing!

Menjangan has a wreck,name “Anker”. The name

comes from a heavilyencrusted anchor, which sitsat about six metres from thetop of the reef nearby.

“Anker” is a wooden shipwreck which is believed tobe more than 100 years old.The wreck’s glass andceramics are daubed in softcoral, and it is an excellentplace to meet turtle andsharks!

On average, about 100divers visit the island eachday.

The only accommodationnear Menjangan strait isMimpi resort (www.discount-worldhotel.com). This Balihotel is located adjacent tothe Bali Barat National Park.

The resort is designed inBalinese style. Guests havea choice of rooms at theMimpi Resort MenjanganBali, including terracedrooms or courtyard villas.

PrivateThere are a total of 54

accommodations at thehotel. Amenities available inthe guestrooms include pri-vate gardens or terraces,private swimming pools orjacuzzis, thatched roofs androom service.

For those who do not dodiving or snorkelling, youcan enjoy a first-hand viewof the sea eco-system. Thewater is so clear that youcan see it with your nakedeyes!

Menjangan island is sur-rounded by beautiful whitesandy beaches.

I recently read oan articlein the the Jakarta Post thatmentioned: “The beauty ofunderwater coral reefs andthe eco-system aroundMenjangan Island is on thebrink of destruction as thepractice of fish bombing car-ried out by local fishermen ison the rise”.

Let’s hope that furtheraction is taken by the gov-ernment to protect such nat-ural beauty.


WELCOME TOPARADISE!

The joys of Manjangan Island

HOW much do you know about the histo-ry of Spain? Do you want to know thedate of an important event in the histori-cal timeline of our host country? Have a look at our timeline of Spain. It

gives you an overview of the mostimportant points in the country’s history.800BC: The Tartesses culture develops inWestern Andalusia influenced by thePhoenicians and Greeks with whom theytraded commodities including oil, textilesand metals.200BC: Spain comes under the rule of theRomans after defeating the Carthagins in

the Second Punic War. 400AD: The Vandals invade Spain fromGermany. Much havoc and destruction iswreaked in their wake. 466: The Visigoths invade Spain from Gaulafter being pushed out of their homeland bythe Franks. 711: Muslims invade Spain from NorthAfrica. General Tariq in Ziyad commands anarmy of 10,000 Berbers who land onGibraltar. 756-1031: Cordoba flourishes culturallyunder Muslim rule. Palaces, universitiesand gardens are built. Agriculture develops. 1248: Fernando the Third invades Seville,

forcing the Muslims to retreat. 1478: Queen Isabel and Fernando set upthe Spanish inquisition in 1492 under thesupervision of the Catholic Church. Jewsare ordered to be baptised or leave Spain.Many Jews flee from Spain leaving a short-age of educated and skilled people. 1517: King Carlos 1st becomes the firstHabsburg King of Spain. Carlos is also Kingof Austria, much of Italy and the SouthAmerican colonies. He rules until 1556. 1702: The war of Spanish succession, inwhich Spain loses Gibraltar. 1805: The Spanish naval fleet is defeatedby Lord Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar.

The Spanish fleet is hugely diminished andSpain never regains naval power. 1808: The French army occupies Spainunder the command of Napoleon, who putsthe country under the control of his brother.The Spanish people revolt and force theFrench to retreat in 1813. 1936: The Spanish Civil War. 350,000 peo-ple lose their lives in a war between rightwing nationalists and Spanish republicans. 1939: General Francisco Franco assumespower. He rules Spain as a dictator until1975.1975: Spain begins a transition to democra-cy for the first time in its history.


at a glance...200BC: The Romans 1808: Napoleon’s occupation

1805: Nelson winsBattle of Trafalgar

1936: The Spanish Civil War 1939: General Franco

The history of Spain

1478: The Spanish Inquisition was not funny


SUMMER is kicking in, the signs are there; I wasinvited to a school to watch a fish explode(explain later), and in a week or so I’ll be jumpingfires on Alicante beach, having imbibed enoughRioja to make the task tricky at the very least.

Come next week the beaches of Alicante (and Elche) willbe filled with youngsters (yes, I am including myself in that)drinking, singing, drinking again, jumping fires, a bit moredrinking, vomiting and then the drive home. Well, to a caféfirst of course.

Another sign that summer is here is the Spanish streetdoors are open all day, which in my neighbourhood is notnecessarily a good thing. Well not if I’m out with the dogsanyway.

The screams usually start pretty quick (you see, I don’tnormally take them on a lead for the short walk to thecampo from our flat) once the dogs have distracted meand headed into someone’s front room – panting.(There’s a joke there about two bitches walking into aroom panting - but that’s for another day, and possi-bly a higher shelf).

Three times last week I had to calm downhome owners convinced that an arthritic mon-grel and a Labrador with as much sense as afridge were about to maul them to death.Usually it’s a quick lick, a wag of the tailand leggit before the home owner offersthe end of their shoe.

Having said that, most of myneighbours are fine now and sayhello to the dogs - but it’s weird howthey won’t go in one house evenwith the door open and the ownercalling them. Spooky.

My allocated two glasses of wineper day for summer is under way and having discovered awine glass that (possibly) had goldfish swimming around init the day before, I’m keeping strictly to my regime Mind

you, I may have gone too far the other night by trying to getthe dogs to join in the chorus of ‘Somebody to Love,’ theyjust looked at me.

So back to the exploding fish and a trip to a PRIMARYschool to join in the fiestas in the playground. I will sum it upthe best way I can but safe to say my eyebrows are growingback slowly.

‘The fish’ is 12-feet long, eight-feet tall and made ofpaper with a wire frame. Inside, it is stuffed with even morepaper and pretty much anything the headmaster (a closetterrorist?) could lay his hands on that would burn.

That done, the headmaster gathers the whole schoolaround the perimeter of the playground (which is no biggerthan a basketball court so we are not far away from thesoon-to-be-burning fish).

And, just in case paper isn’t flammable enough on a hotdry day in June, he then pours a good couple of gallons ofpetrol over it before stepping back and admiring his handi-work and saying a few words. Then he lights it.

FunnyInside (unknown to most of us) he had stuffed the fish with

as many fireworks as he could. The initial blast just leftmost of us with a funny hairstyle and singed eyebrows but

then when the second wave (Bush would have loved it)came, the heat forced us all back against the fence.

The ‘head’, realising he’d possibly overdone it atad, went in to full panic mode and began shouting

at other teachers for water as the ash from theflames began to tumble on the assembled.

The kids thought it was great while weadults were just silent - with shock, I think.

But no one, and I mean no one, com-plained about it.

That would have been front page newsback in the UK. I love Spain, it ain't per-fect or trying to be and it knows that hav-ing a good time (sometimes) can be a lit-

tle risky, but what the hell? There’d have been fire engines in attendance in a Surrey

Primary school, actually no there wouldn’t – they wouldn’thave let them do it in the first place.

Now SantaPola gets

the shakesDID anyone else notice themini earthquake last week?Registering 1.8 on theRichter scale, Santa Polasuffered a tremor last Fridaythat had its epicentre 15kmout at sea where theEuro/African plates meet.

It didn’t last very long, justa matter of seconds, so asfar as I’m concerned thatcounts under the heading of‘knee tremblers’.

What’s this ear then?

WHY do some people insist on keepingtheir earpiece in all day – even onflights? I sat opposite a man the otherevening for four hours and his ear-piece wasn’t used once but he kept itin the whole evening. Is it a case of ‘Imight get a call’ or is it more like ‘hey,

I look like a trendy, techy, up-to-speedkind of guy with this in – I feel impor-tant’?

Well, for those who wear them whenthey’re not on the phone, you just needto get one thing clear about yourimage. You look a t**t…

AN APOLOGY SO there is more than one Suzanne inthe world then…?

Last week I published an article titledBloody Cheek that I mistakenly credit-ed to one of our regular writers,Suzanne Manners. Unfortunately, Icocked up. I should have credited thearticle to Suzanne Lockwood who hadactually written the piece but havingseen ‘Suzanne’ on the top of the email,I looked no further and put SuzanneManners name to it (and her picture…I

know!). You can see now how thatHippo slipped past me wearing a bala-clava when I was a zoo keeper, can’tyou?

My apologies to both Suzannes forany unnecessary stress or problemsarising from my error and I promise tobe more careful in future.

A special thank-you to SuzanneManners for handling it so well and thegood news is that nurse said I’d be outof traction for August…

THE TRUTH ABOUT BLUETOOTH

IN THE SCALE OF THINGS,THE SPANISH ARE MENTAL


ESPAÑOL, SI!SPANISH teacher Vicki Riley has launched a brand-new method of learning the language. Andit’s designed particularly for the age group that we have here on the Costas. This week Vickitells us all about the course and has a special offer exclusively for Courier readers!

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It’s not as hard as you think, insists teacher Vicki

ALTHOUGH many expats living inSpain have invested time and moneyin learning the language of theiradopted country and speak Spanishto varying degrees of fluency, unfor-tunately there are many whohaven´t.

They say, “I can get by”, whichusually means communicating withlots of hand signals and raised voic-es and hoping that the other personspeaks English, or relying on theirfriend/neighbour who has investedthe time and money to translate theirletters and accompany them to thedoctors etc.

Some people say they are “too old”to learn, but Vicki at El PrincipeCentre tells us that she has studentsof 70-plus who have managed toachieve a high level of fluency inSpanish.

So why should we atleast try to learn? Hereare some good reasons:

BRITS often complain about the immigrantsin Britain who don´t integrate or bother tolearn English - aren´t we doing the samething? Surely it is only polite to at least try tolearn the language of the country you live in.• For work or business... Maybe you work inSpain or a Spanish speaking country or dealwith Spanish clients in an English speakingcountry... Perhaps your clientele is Englishspeaking but improving your Spanish lan-guage skills enables you to give them a bet-ter service or saves you money in inter-preter and translation services.• Spanish is the fastest growing language inthe USA, notorious for not valuing foreignlanguages. It has also grown in importancein Europe, and is now widely considered theforeign language of choice after English.• After English, Chinese and HindustaniSpanish is the fourth most commonly spo-

ken language in the world, and arguably hasmore native speakers than English. It is theofficial language on four continents.• Learning a foreign language aids culturalunderstanding, particularly important if youlive in Spain or a Spanish speaking countryto aid integration.• Learning Spanish will give a better under-

standing of English and its structure, and willpave the way for other languages and openyour mind to a different way of thinking.• Last but not least...for pure pleasure.Learning Spanish should be fun and enjoy-able. Don´t be scared of making mistakes asthat is something to look back on andlaugh....

It’s all so easy to follow- and it’s designed as a‘learn at home’ course

THE El Principe Centre method of helpingexpats to “Break the Language Barrier” andlearn Spanish in a (relatively!) painlessmanner devised by Vicki Riley over 12years of teaching Spanish succesfully toEnglish speakers has now been released ina book and CD form.

Level 1 is currently on sale for 25 euros.Your copy can either be at the Centre in SanMiguel de Salinas, or even delivered at anextra charge of 3 euros for deliveries inSpain.

Level 1 will take you through the basics oflearning Spanish from the alphabet andnumbers, through to construction of sen-tences, questions and vocabulary buildingin the Present Tense.

AnswersEasy to follow, all explanations are in

English and the answers are supplied soyou can check your work. Full online sup-port is available for any doubts or queries.

It is accompanied by a triple CD to helpwith pronunciation and listening, and is fullof tips and ideas to help with effective com-munication. It has been designed as a“learn at home course” to either comple-ment classes, refresh current knowledge, orhelp those who are too busy to attendclasses or feel uncomfortable in a class-room environment.

For further details, please visit the web-site on www.elprincipecentre.com, [email protected], or ring 965999 047 .El Principe Centre also runs semi-intensive

courses in Spanish Levels 1, 2 and 3 foronly 5 euros per hour. classes are held in San Miguel de Salinas,

in small groups and all explanations are inEnglish. Contact the above for details offorthcoming courses from now toDecember.

Break The Language Barrier!! Now out inbook and triple CD format!! Only 25€!

Vicki Riley: She hasstudents of 70-pluswith a high level offluency in Spanish

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THE COURTYARD is a family run bar andrestaurant based in the Filton Centre inLos Balcones and has a large outsideterrace area with ample tables andchairs. Opened in February 2010 byDave and Veronica (who are alwaysthere), The Courtyard has built its repu-tation on the couple who are alwaysready to give their clients a warm wel-come.

The restaurant provides daily specialsbetween 12 noon and 3pm with 2 maincourses and 2 desserts for just 10€. Ifyou like you traditional food tasty thenFriday night at The Courtyard is for youwith it’s famous ‘Fish and Chips Night’,with prices starting from just 5€ it’s agreat deal.

Dave serves up top quality cod (in hissecret Geordie batter recipe), which hisclients say is the best fish and chipsserved on the Costa Blanca and they

should know as he has been happily andsuccessfully serving up fish and chipsfor over 10 years now.

Friday night continues with a Fun Quizstarting at 9pm, but pick your team well;I am told they are the EGGHEADS ofSpain!

During the week clients are entertainednightly as there is always somethinggoing on at The Courtyard. Mondays area barrel of laughs with the fun providedby comic Justin Sane presenting TheFun Monte, which starts at 9pm and onTuesdays and Wednesdays live Footballis screened while Thursdays is Karaokenight with Jay starting around 8.30pm.

If you want great quality food at a greatprice and a good fun night out, then avisit to The Courtyard comes highly rec-ommended. Be advised to book yourtable though, contact Dave or Veronicaon 966 722 681.


J K VILLA RENTALS can be found in theFilton Centre, Los Balcones and offersvillas to rent close to the beautiful sandybeaches of Torrevieja and Orihuela Costaon the Southern Costa Blanca.

They specialise in renting detached vil-las with their own private pools and thereare many options to choose from withvilla sizes available from 2 beds, 2 bath-rooms to luxury 7 bedroom frontlinebeach villas with a private pool andJacuzzi. They can even cater for largerparties offering several villas side byside, each with their own private pool.

J K Villa Rentals also offers a goodselection of apartments and houses withcommunal swimming pools, many locat-ed within easy walking distance of thebeach and many of these properties canbe rented on a weekly or daily basis (min-imum stay 4 days).

Arrival and check out days, unless stat-ed, are flexible and the client is notrestricted to ‘Saturday to Saturday’ only -start your holiday any day of the week!

The company also provides a door todoor service from both Alicante andMurcia airports where their Englishspeaking driver will meet and greet youand chauffeur you directly to the frontdoor of your holiday villa. He will returnto collect you on your last day and takeyou back to the airport. If required, babyand toddler car seats are provided free ofcharge.

If you would like more informationabout a holiday home, send an enquiry [email protected] or alternatively youcan call direct on 0034 966 798 793.

IN THE Filton Centre on thefirst floor opposite the BritsSupermarket you will find Oldtower Computers’ Cyber Pub.12 computers with fast internetaccess and printing facilities, awell stocked bar with snacksavailable at any time and staffcapable of assisting you in apleasant atmosphere makes ita unique experience.

We also supply, repair andinstall computers, televisionsets, musical instruments,alarm systems, satellite dishesand boxes, game consoles andother electronic devices. In theshop at the entrance you will find a widerange of computer parts and accessories. Inthe class room in the back you are invited toexpand your skills in our computer trainingclub. A big screen is also available and wecan usually show whatever our customersask for. We can also help you dealing withSpanish authorities and service companies if

you do not speak the language.And we also do house calls if necessary.

So if you just want to print out boarding pass-es, have the language changed on yourcomputer, have a virus removed, or just wantto have a friendly chat and a couple ofdrinks, we might be the right place to go.

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TEMPTATIONSTAME TORRY!

No, it’s not just your imagination...

TORREVIEJA’S Municipal Theatre stepped backin time last Friday to host one of Motown’s mostsuccessful groups - The Temptations.

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, the Americansinging quartet had a string of successful hitsthroughout the 1960s and 1970s.

Such has been their success that their career hasspanned five decades and their music has earnedthem three Grammy Awards. Led by official front man

Richard Street, they performed live to a packedhouse - complete with their legendary dance movesand vocal harmony classics listed in the Hall ofFame’s 500 songs which shaped Rock ‘n’ Roll.

They had the audience dancing in the aisles andseats to their classic and greatest hits.

The support act for the show, Celine Dean, gave asuperb performance singing classic soul and Motowntracks and warming up the audience for the main

attraction of the night. After a short interval the

stage opened up for oneof the most successfulgroups in music history,brought to Torrevieja byHeatwave Promotions.

The theatre came aliveto the sounds of TheTemptations, one of themost successful acts torecord for Motown,

They wowed the audi-ence with classics suchas ‘Papa was a RollingStone’, ‘Treat her like aLady’ and ‘Just myImagination’.

And, along with thedance moves, outfits andexcellent vocals, it alladded to the atmosphereof the night.

OutstandingRichard Street, now 69,

and his colleagues min-gled with the audience,crowning the eveningwith an outstanding per-formance of one theirbiggest sellers, ‘My Girl’.

The legendary Street,led the group back onstage for a three-songencore which saw thefront of the stage packedwith singing and dancingaudience members.

Heatwave Promotionsare bringing Peter Andreto The Bull Ring,Benidorm on July 20 -with various acts lined upfor 2011 and 2012.

www.heatwavepromo-tions.com

12 Friday June 17, 2011

ALL SYSTEMSROW Ex-Marines in Atlantic

crossing record bid

By SALLY BENGTSSON

By SALLY BENGTSSON

WHEN your sonannounces he is goingto row across theAtlantic with threemates, you might justthink he’s had a fewtoo many.

But this wasn’t (exactly)the case for Tony and PatWitham, who have lived inQuesada for the past 10years.

Their son Graham is oneof a four-man crew whoplan to row non-stopacross the Atlantic Oceanto Antigua, starting at GranCanaria on December 2.

If all goes to plan, thefeat should take themabout eight weeks, andthey will have a good go atbreaking the world record,which is currently set at 63days.

DeterminedThe four Prostate

Marksmen, as they havecalled themselves, willrow around the clock,doing two hours on, twohours off - 24 hours a day!

The distance has beencovered before, but the dif-ference this time is thatthis quartet will be doing itwithout a support boat.

The idea was tried oncebefore, but one of the par-ticipants fell ill and theboat had to turn back andbe rescued after 30 days atsea.

These determined fourhope to reach Antigua atthe end of January 2012.

So the big question has tobe, why did they decide torow across the AtlanticOcean? The answer hasthree parts:

1. ‘‘We are a band of bro-thers seeking adventure atthe same times as doingour ‘bit’”.

2. A large amount ofbeer could be held respon-sible for the idea in the firstplace, and...

3. Aldo and Ken’s unfi-nished business. (Theywere the team who tried todo the same thing beforeand didn’t succeed.)

The crew consists of

PICTURED below (fromleft) are the four-mancrew of Graham Witham,Ken Maynard, Aldo Dianaand Jason Howard-Ady. BOTTOM: Graham at theunveiling of the HM&STwiggy pictured with the‘60s supermodel herself

THE CREW

Aldo Diana, Ken Maynard,Graham Witham and JasonHoward-Ady, who all ser-ved together in the RoyalMarines 25 years ago andhave kept in touch eversince, thus nurturing a life-long friendship.

All four are aged betwe-en 40 and 50, and are doingit for a really good cause.They want to raise aware-ness of prostate cancer,and hope to raise morethan £200,000 at the sametime. They have been trai-ning for two years to ensu-re they are as prepared asthey possibly can be.

VHF radio and satellitecommunications as well asa boat tracking device andflares, so they will be incontact with the outsideworld. However, the mostimportant safety feature onboard will be their ipods inorder to keep insanity atbay if nothing else.However, Motorhead andthe Cheeky Girls will not bepermitted!

The crew give a hugethank you to Marks &Spencer and M&S Energy,without whose sup-

Will the challenge bedangerous? In a word, yes,because, as their ex-colleague MickDawson, who success-fully rowed the PacificOcean last year, says:“If it was easy everyonewould do it”.

In addition to that,more people have clim-bed Mount Everest andfloated in space than hvesuccessfully rowed acrossan ocean.

The boat, the HM&STwiggy (whose ‘60s super-model namesake launchedher), will be kitted out with

NIGHT-MAYOR!WITH newly-elected mayors andmayoresses sworn in across Spainlast Saturday, one of the biggestsurprises was in Orihuela.

It came when three opposing forces deci-

CLR-CLARO councillor BobHouliston holding the flag ashe was the oldest councillorpresent.

Once he had been swornin, Guillen asked the leadersof each party to say a fewwords. Manuel Culiáñez, ofthe Green Party said that thecreation of employment willbe the biggest priority. Healso commented that trans-parency in government spen-ding was fundamental, andbetter services for rural areasin Orihuela. He concludedthat the election of Guillenwould lead to a huge impro-vement in the whole ofOrihuela.

CLR-Claro leader PedroMancebo said his party con-sisted of free-minded anddetermined people, and thisnew era would be of toleran-ce and not intransigence.

Socialist leader Antonia

Orihuela rivals gang up to oust Monica

POWER GAME: From left, Pedro Mancebo, Monica Lorente, Antonia Moreno and Monserrate Guillén

ded to form a coalition andoust Monica Lorente from thehot seat.

With PP governmentsdominating the map, thismust have come as a hugeshock for the conservativepoliticians in Orihuela, whohave been in power for morethan a quarter of a century.

It appears that the corrup-tion scandals, which havehardly left the press over thelast four years, finally led tothe PP downfall. In the wordsof new mayor MonserrateGuillén, “Finally a change!”

One of the biggest corrup-tion scandals Lorente foundherself tied up in was theCaso Brugal, with rubbish-collection contracts beco-ming million-euro deals withAngel Fenoll.

New mayor Guillén is lea-der of the Green Party, andhas been a councillor since2003. The Greens, who wonthree seats in the recentelections, joined forces withthe Socialists, who took sixseats, and CLR-CLARO,most of whose four seatswere won at Orihuela Costa,

making them fundamental inthe balance of power.

Guillén and Lorente werethe only councillors who pre-sented themselves as candi-dates for mayor. Lorentewas expecting CLR-CLARO

to also be in the running,which would have made amajority amongst the oppo-sition parties impossible,since those who stand auto-matically vote for themsel-ves. And as the balance was

13 to 12, one vote really didmake all the difference.

In the event, the 12 PPcouncillors voted for Lorenteas mayor and the other 13for Guillén. The vote tookplace in front of about 100

people and when the resultswere revealed, Lorente wasstunned.

The roles of each newcouncillor are being workedout now. They were allsworn in under oath, with

port this would not havehappened. Marks andSpencer have promisedto match every pound thatthe team can raise insponsorship money.

Anyone who’d like tofind out more should popalong to the Bread Basketin Quesada on June 29,where a party is beingheld to raise some moneyfor the worthy cause.

Or visit the websitehttp://www. prostate-marksmen.com

Continued on P13


HELP Murcia Mar Menor are holding a RaceNight at the Novo Carthago on WednesdayJune 22. Racing will start at 8.30pm.

It’s an open night and with no raffle and noentry fee, your only expense is what you bet.Come and have a fun evening.

PALMS Equestrian Centre is hosting anall-action Charity Funday in Catral on June25 in aid of Paul Cunningham Nurses.

It will be a cracking event featuringstalls, bouncy castles, American car,magician, face painting, strong-man com-petition, tug ‘o war against two rugbyclubs, children’s musical horse display,various other events involving horses -and lots more!

For further info, please contact Sarah on636 311 751.

AS WELL as the usual auction lots for thePaul Cunningham Nurses, you will alsofind the unusual at the Coopers Arms inDona Pepa, Quesada, on July 1.

For instance, you can have your toesnibbled by a Pirana fish (or is that GarraRufa fish?), you can lose fat with a vibra-tion plate, or put it on with fish andchips.

Or you can have a relatively painlesstattoo from Andy of Custom Worxaward-winning tattoo centre in

Torrevieja, who guarantees his clients 20%less pain.

There will be a prize for the company orindividual whom Jennifer Cunningham feelshas donated the most unusual auction lot,plus publicity photos for that company orperson with the lovely Georgie May.

So far we have a deep sea dive and aparachute jump! So come on you busines-ses out there, this is a bit of fun and couldearn you some excellent publicity! Call,text or email Susan at [email protected] or 639 318 526.

AUCTION STATIONS

IT’S PALMFUNDAY!

Open bet

Morenosaid that although the 13 councillors whovoted for Guillen had different ideologies,they would all be able to find a commongoal.

She went on to speak about some of themost pressing areas to be resolved: the AVE(high speed train), the health centre atRabaloche, the building of new schools andeconomic development in the region.

Lorente, the last to speak, started bysaying that the PP Party had won most voteson May 22 and that the union of the threeparties was just a ploy to get them out of themunicipal government.

‘’The PP will continue to worry aboutOrihuela citizens,’’ she promised. ‘’The PPwill work with the other parties, but Orihueladoesn’t want a government of the left.” Sheadded that the alliance of the three partiesgoes against what Orihuelan people want.

Lorente’s Orihuela tormentFrom Page 12

Round and about

GREAT OUTDOORS Malcolm Palmer

Jay for June...and nesting time‘IT’S all gone quietover there!’ is thechant at footballmatches – and so it isin the natural worldas we move into themiddle of June.

Birds are nestingand neither need, norwant, to draw atten-tion to themselves asthey go about thebusiness of hatchingand incubating, thenfeeding their young,and keeping themsafe from predatorslike jays, magpies,household moggiesand the like.


IF you are an expat motorist whothinks that dealing with an acci-dent situation would be the ultima-te in ordeals, prepare for a surpri-se.

Because sorting it all out is a doddle. Well,it was for me anyway.

OK, we’d all have a problem if the otherparty involved in the accident is as physicallyaggressive as all the lunatic speeders on theSpanish roads. The sort of drivers (alwaysmen) who put their foot down when they seesomeone pull out 200 yards ahead of them,

came in useful as an excuse.‘‘Lo siento. Estoy muy cansa-do y no vi su coche,’’ he con-fessed to my friend BevBallesteros as we filled in theobligatory accident reportform.

Until that moment, I had noidea that such a form existed.All my documents – log book,

insurance, service manualetc had been in the glovecompartment since the day Ibought the vehicle new in2007.

But there was no disputeabout what had happenedand it was a formality filling inthe details, complete with amutually-agreed illustration

of thepoint ofimpact.

Evenif thee n dp r o -d u c td i dlook like theweavings of a spider acrossa technicolor web.

Since the Smart car wasinsured on Europa’s all-embracing policy with Axa, Ialready knew the whole sce-nario would not cost mefinancially.

And from the remarkableway my insurers, LineaDirecta, dealt with my side ofthe argument, even had theKia been undriveable, I haveno doubt they would have gotme home muy pronto.

As it was, I was able tolimp home, with only the carshowing any bruises – andimmediately got out my insu-

A CLEVER summing up of life in retire-ment on the Costa Blanca? Brilliant, Ithought when I saw this sign outside ofa villa in El Raso. Actually it’s evenmore than brilliant - because the guy inthe phicture is actually called LARRYRILEY! That’s his wife Pat with him -and it was she who had the sign madeup after all the ribbing Larry had takenover the years before they left ChalfontSt Peter in Buckinghamshire for theCosta Blanca. And jovial Larry really

does live up to his name. ‘‘It sums uplife out here perfectly,’’ he says. ‘‘I loveevery minute of it.’’ The Rileys knewexactly what to expect when theymoved out here permanently five yearsago following Larry’s retirement. A for-mer heating engineer and builder, heand Pat had previously had a holidayhome in Punta Prima since 1990. Backhome in the UK, they have two daugh-ters, Jane and Louise, and a one-year-old grandson, Donté.

then batter the horn to makeyou think you’ve done some-thing wrong.

I’m referring to the stress,not only of having a bump,but of coping with everythingthat follows the accident.Things like report forms, dea-ling with insurance compa-nies, organising repairs andthe general inconvenience ofit all.

IdiotWell, now I know – thanks

to a blind idiot who drove outof a service station in El Altetstraight into my little KiaPicanto on the main road.

In a Smart car of all things.A real Smart a**e, you mightsay.

However, I can now revealfrom personal experiencethat getting it sorted ain’tanywhere near as bad asyou might fear.

My car got the worst of itand while it remained driva-ble, the front offside endedup looking a tad mangled.

But I was lucky on severalpoints. It was a sunnySunday afternoon, I had withme a friend who speaksfluent Spanish – and thehombre who hit me was wor-king for the Europa car rentalfirm.

In fact, he had been refue-lling hire cars all day, which

IN THE DAYGO BUMP

WHEN THINGS GO

rance documents. Even though it was a

Sunday I was able to makecontact with Linea Directa –and within 24 hours all therelevant details, including theaccident form, were in theirhands via phone and email.

Since there was no disputeover blame, all that was leftwas for me to arrange arepairer.

And I doubt I could havefound a better or more help-ful, convenient and efficientcompany than Elite Chapa YPintura in Los Montesinos,who were recommended tome by a friend.

The only inconvenience ofthe entire episode washaving to leave the car atElite’s garage – ten minutesfrom where I live – for theLinea Directa assessor tosanction the repairs.

PainlessOK, I was without the vehi-

cle for half a day, but sinceElite provided me with a lifthome and returned my vehi-cle after the assessor’s visit, Ihave no complaints.

When the work wasactually done, it was comple-tely painless since I was inEngland. As arranged, Elitecollected the car from outsi-de my home in Guardamarjust hours after I headed toManchester for a family visit.

Two days later it was back,gleaming as new, to awaitthe inspection of its returningowner.

My ordeal was behind me,my car looked as good asnew, I still had my full no-claims bonus – my fearsabout coping had beenbanished.

So if you’re worrying itmight happen to you, don’t!Apart from the initial shock ofthe accident, I’d go through itall again. Any time.

Play-offs: It’sthe pay-off!

I’VE always loved sport but when it comes to the teams I sup-port, I’m afraid I’m a serial loser.

If I say I’m a dyed-in-the-wool (must work in a sheep refe-rence) Cardiff City fan, football followers will understandwhere I am coming from. OK guys, you can stop laughingnow.

Anyway, my wimpy heroes have mucked up their chanceof getting into the Premier League so many times in recentyears that I’m sure it won’t happen in my lifetime. Or mydaughter’s. Or my grandson’s.

We’ve been in the last two play-offs and bottled it bothtimes. And now we’ve sacked our manager, lost most of ourplayers, and look a good bet for relegation next season.

WildernessBut all is not lost - because just a few miles away, I think

I’ve found the perfect antidote to perpetual play-off failure. Elche FC have been in the wilderness for almost as long

as Cardiff have. But they have reached the Spanish play-offfinal and only have to beat Granada to join Barcelona, RealMadrid and Co in the Spanish Premier League next season.

I desperately hope that my good friend Andres, a lifelongElche fan, sees his dream come true. Particularly as he hasshared Cardiff’s play-off agonies with me this past couple ofseasons.

The problem is that when I put my weight behind any team,they always seem to lose. So all I can say is, Delia Smithstyle: ‘COME ON GRANADA, LET’S BE HAVIN’ YER!’’

WHAT THE SPAN16 Friday, June 17, 2011

WHILE Spain’s new mayors were beingsworn in last weekend, thousands of pro-testers up and down the country were hol-ding rallies to demonstrate against the waypolitics work in Spain, and the politicians’response to the economic crisis.

In Madrid, young protestersshouting "Gallardon thief" and"We won't pay for this crisis"blocked streets around thecity hall and were kept at adistance by helmeted riot poli-ce.

Scuffles broke out whenpolice cleared a passage forofficial cars leaving the CityHall.

CorruptionTinted windows firmly clo-

sed, the vehicles were gree-ted with shouts of "thievesout" and "shame" as theydrove through a wall of police-men. A huge banner targetingMadrid mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon read "Gallardon

Does Not Represent Us." The group, known as ‘the Indignant’, who began an occu-

pation of Madrid's Puerta del Sol square in mid-May, calledfor Saturday's demonstration "to congratulate the mayor onhis hijacking of our future."

And this was the story in all the major cities of Spain. In Valencia Spanish police and anti-corruption protesters

Jeers and smears asBy SALLY BENGTSSON

clashed just before the new mayor was sworn in. A dozenpeople were in jured and five arrested.

Hundreds of demonstrators decrying political corruption,the economic crisis and soaring unemployment had gatheredon Wednesday night outside the regional parliament, whichwas due to elect its president on Thursday after regionalelections on May 22. "Throw the corrupt out of our institu-tions," read one banner waved by protesters.

The re-elected president of the Valencia region, FranciscoCamps, is under investigation for corruption in a long running

scandal involving members of Spain's conservative opposi-tion Popular Party.

Police moved in on Thursday morning to break up the pro-test after objects were thrown at the officers. A spokeswo-man for the regional government said eight police officerswere injured and five demonstrators arrested.

Those detained were held for "public disorder, assaults onpolice and injuries" resulting from "throwing full bottles andeven scissors" at officers, a police spokeswoman in Valenciasaid. Police were also "kicked and punched," she said.

AlbertoRuiz Gallardon

MADRID ‘INDIGNANT’ TARGET GALLARDON

‘Thieves out’ protesters clash with police

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NISH PAPERS SAY17Friday, June 17, 2011

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mayors are sworn in

The demonstrators told the new mayors that they “do notrepresent us” in a series of protests held in front of city hallsaround the country.

The “indignados” yelled and banged pots and pans nearthe seats of many local governments, and in some places theprotests continued through most of the day. Three demons-trators were arrested in Palma de Mallorca and another twoin Burgos.

On Saturday in the Asturian city of Aviles, about 50 “indig-nados” shouted angrily at members of the new city govern-

ment heading for the seat of the municipal government.In Castellon, a number of young people who protested

after the swearing-in ceremony of the city government wereforcibly removed by police when they attempted to block thevehicles of the mayor and several councillors from leavingthe municipal parking lot.

Another scene took place in Murcia, where around 100“indignados” yelled “shame” both at councilors and at mem-bers of the public in the assembly hall. Held back by the poli-ce, they booed and shouted slogans against corruption.

Demonstrators declare war on politicians

A PATERA boat carrying 39adult passengers fromsub-Saharan Africa, inclu-ding two women, was inter-cepted off the Granadacoast on Tuesday after-noon, some 35 miles southof Motril.

They were rescued by aCoastguard boat, the‘Salvamar Hamal’, and rea-ched port in Motril ataround 8.30 on Tuesdayevening, where they weretaken care of by volunteersfrom the Cruz Roja organi-sation.

It is understood thatnone of the group requiredhospital treatment.

Another seven passen-gers were rescued off thecoast of Almería onTuesday after their boatwas spotted by a CivilGuard aircraft.

The six male passengerson the five-metre boat wererescued some 50 milessouth of Garrucha andtaken to Almería port.

lTHE Spanish SupremeCourt has refused per-

mission for the family ofthe Orihuela poet MiguelHernández to appealagainst a previous rulingwhich turned down thefamily’s request to havehis death sentence annu-lled.

Hernández was foundguilty of supporting a rebe-llion after the end of theSpanish Civil War and wassentenced to death by aFrancoist military tribunal.

CommutedHe died in prison from

tuberculosis at the age of31 after his death sentencewas commuted to 30 yearsbehind bars.

The Supreme Court saidin its latest ruling that thepoet’s sentence could notbe revised, as theHistorical Memory Lawalready recognises senten-ces imposed for politicaland ideological reasons as‘radically unfair’.

AFRICANS INBOAT RESCUE39 held by Coastguard


CONSOLES – GOODOR BAD? YOU DECIDE

By ELLIS NASTRIOVER the past few years there hasbeen a huge leap in terms of technol-ogy. And especially in game consoles- for example, the Playstation 3 andthe Xbox 360.

Both of these consoles are consid-ered to be the best in terms of graph-ics and online gaming experience.However, game consoles are nowconsidered to be a controversial topicover the amount on time childrenspend on their consoles.

ZombiesThis is the 21st century, gaming is

a multi-million dollar industry and thisis the future. But parents are con-cerned that children are becomingzombies and playing hours of it andthose children are not going out anymore.

People feel that all these shootingand fantasy games cannot be goodfor anyone.

However, games consoles are notjust about shooting and this I feel has

given the console a bad reputation. There are more family friendly con-

soles which can be played as anactivity, for example the Wii Fit.Forget sitting on the sofa watchingtelevision when you could all com-pete against each other and playsome Olympic games.

Also, for the younger generationsthere are virtual pets, somethingwhich gives them a sense of respon-sibility.

FamiliarComputers will play an essential

part in your children’s jobs whenolder, so they will have to be familiarwith them. And considering the indus-try is so big, your child might evencreate a new console and become awealthy entrepreneur.

In conclusion I feel that consolesare given a bad reputation. I myselfplay Playstation and feel that timeshould be limited with certain games- but if consoles are used correctlythey can be great fun.

SUKANYA 14, ISAMERICA’S QUEEN BEE

Spelling S-U-C-C-E-S-S

A SMILE spread across 14-year-oldSukanya Roy's face even before shefinished spelling her final word atAmerica’s 84th annual ScrippsNational Spelling Bee.

That's because she already knewshe had won.

Eighth-grader Sukanya, who is pic-tured with her trophy, out-spelled 274other contestants from across thenation and around the world to takethe top prize.

The winning word: cymotrichous(sye-mah-trah-kuhs), which means"having wavy hair."

Last Speller StandingWhen Sukanya completed the last

word, she held her hand over hermouth in excitement. "It's surreal,"she said of her win. "It's hard to find

Bee SeasonThe three-day competition took place in

National Harbour, Maryland with contest-ants ranging in age from eight to 15.

Of total of 275 spellers, 13 made it to thefinals, which aired live on ESPN.

Laura Newcombe, from Toronto inCanada, took second place. The 12-year-old is also a repeat contestant, having tiedfor 17th in the 2009 bee and for fifth lastyear.

Laura was trying to become the firstCanadian to win the bee. She misspelledthe word sorites (suh-rye-teez) in Round19.

Of representing her country, Laura said:"I was proud, happy and felt this was aprivilege."

V-I-C-T-O-R-YThis is Sukanya's final year competing

in the bee - but she has plenty of otherthings to keep her busy. The teenagerenjoys hiking, rock climbing and ice skat-ing. She also plays the piano and violin -and this summer, she will travel to thePanama rain forest with her school's ecol-ogy club. For now, however, Sukanya isstill soaking up the sweet spell of suc-cess. "It's just amazing," she says.

$40,000 in cash and prizes.Sukanya, who is from South

Abington Township, Pennsylvania,also took part in the 2009 and 2010Scripps National Spelling Bees. Shetied for 12th place in 2009 and wasjoint 20th in 2010.

the words." Yes, that's right, evenafter spelling all night!

Sukanya's victory makes her thefourth Indian-American in a row, andthe ninth in the past 13 years, to winthe Scripps title. She takes home anengraved trophy and more than

KIDDIES’ CORNER


SILLY RIDDLES

Ton-up time for the Indy 500AFTER two hours, 56 minutes ofracing and a surprise final lap,racecar driver Dan Wheldoncrossed the 2011 Indianapolis500's chequered flag first onSunday, May 29, at theIndianapolis Motor Speedway,in Indiana.

The finish secured EnglishmanWheldon his second Indy 500 win. Hefirst won the big motor race in 2005and finished in second place in 2009and 2010.

But Wheldon, who drove for theBryan Herta Autosport team this year,almost had to settle for runner-up sta-tus again.

Rookie driver J.R. Hildebrand, fromCalifornia, was leading the 500-milerace with just one turn to go. On thatfinal turn, Hildebrand's National GuardPanther Racing car hit the wall, skid-ding to a second place finish behindWheldon's William Rast-CURB/Big Machine car.

Wheldon took home the race's Borg-Warner Trophy and a cheque worth nearly$2.6 million for his win. "I just felt a lot of relief. It's an incredible feeling," he said afterthe race. "I never gave up."

The exciting finish was appropriatefor the centennial or 100-year anniver-sary celebration of the Indy 500.

For racing's biggest spectacle, theworld's best drivers have been compet-ing on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis MotorSpeedway since 1911. That year,Pennsylvanian Ray Harroun won thefirst 500-mile race after six hours, 42minutes.

The Speedway is the world's largestspectator-sport venue, drawing hugecrowds from around the world for theIndy 500 every year it's held (the racewas suspended during World Wars Iand II).

The Borg-Warner Trophy was firstpresented in 1936 to winner LouisMeyer. Each winner's face is carvedinto the trophy.

Another Indy tradition began thatyear when Meyer guzzled his favouritedrink, buttermilk, after winning. Since

then, most Indy race winners have enjoyed a swig of milk in celebration after crossingthe finish line.

Since 1960, the winner has also received a wreath, placed around his shoulders,in a tradition that began with Grand Prix racing.

WHEEL APPEALBEFORE this year'sIndy 500 race began,fans at the Speedwaygot to see a differentkind of spectacle on thetrack.

As Team Hot Wheel's"Yellow Driver," stuntdriver Tanner Foust - athree-time X Gamesgold medallist, two-timeFormula Drift championand host of the HistoryChannel show Top Gear-set a world record atthe IZOD Presents HotWheels Fearless at the 500 event Sunday.

Driving a life-size Hot Wheels truck, Foustjumped 332 feet on a track built to look like theclassic Hot Wheels orange V-jump track. That's30 feet further than the previous world recordfor a jump by a four-wheeled vehicle.

Before making the jump, Foust spoke to TFK.To execute a successful jump, Foust says hehas to do his job right, and then let science take

over. "If you go at a certain-size jump at a cer-tain-size speed, and the truck weighs a certainamount, then you should go a certain distance,"he said.

How does it feel to drive on a real-life HotWheels track? "It's a very surreal experience tostrap on a seat belt and look down the orangeHot Wheels track from inside the car. It is justabsolutely mind blowing,"

THE great snipe is able to com-plete a flight from Sweden tosub-Saharan Africa in as little astwo days (without any restbreaks)! Why?

Scientists think it might bebecause these shorebirds arechubby. "They almost doubletheir body weight before theflight," said study leaderRaymond Klaasen, a biologist atLund University in Sweden."And all this fat will be burnedduring the flight, and they will

arrive lean and exhausted inAfrica." Other birds fly fasterthan the great snipe, but forshorter distances.

Although the snipe holds thecurrent record for the fastesttranscontinental migration, itmay not hold the record for verylong. There are probably fasterbirds out there.

"Generally we know rather littleabout the performances of differ-ent species, as many have notyet been tracked," said Klaasen.

Fatten up now, or your wingswon’t carry you to Africa!

Q: What has one head, one foot and four legs? A: A Bed

Q: Did you hear the joke about the roof?A: "Never mind, it's over your head! "

Q: How many letters are in The Alphabet?A: There are 11 letters in 'The Alphabet'

Q: How can you spell cold with two letters?A: IC (icy)

Q: What state is surrounded by the most water?A: Hawaii (this is really just a trick riddle)

Q: David's father had three sons: Snap, Crackle,and ?A: David!

Q: If you were in a race and passed the personin 2nd place, what place would you be in?A: 2nd place!

Q: What is the center of gravity?A: The letter 'V'!

Q: What English word has three consecutivedouble letters?A: Bookkeeper

Q: What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has nolegs?A: A penny!

Q: The turtle took two chocolates to Texas toteach Thomas to tie his boots. How many T's inthat?A: There are 2 T's in THAT!

Q: "What goes up, but never comes down?"A: Your age!Q: What gets bigger and bigger as you takemore away from it? A: A hole! Q: How many months have 28 days?A: All of them!


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YOUR columnist Donna Gee has every right toher opinion with reference to Sir Alex Ferguson,but I feel her views are not very well balanced.

If you are going to do a character assassination on some-one you have got to make sure you present all the facts.

Donna did not makeone reference to all thecharity work that heensures he and his pla-yers do.

I am biased as aManchester born andbred United fan, butbesides the charitablework it is amazing theway Fergie helpsyoungsters who do notmake it at Old Trafford.I have heard this onseveral occasions.

One, incidentally,was a mad Manchester

City fan whose son got filtered out of the system when hewas 16.

The father explained to us the remarkable lengths thatFergie went to to fix him up with another club.

You can imagine with this chap being a City fan that hewas deeply shocked, but full of admiration, that Sir Alex gottheir son fixed up with Blackburn Rovers.

HOW refreshing it is to find a free newspaper that lookslike a newspaper , reads like a newspaper and is full ofinteresting , topical local and national articles!

As a person who tends to enjoy reading newspaperscover to cover, in my opinion The Courier is the mostexciting thing that has happened to the newspaperindustry on the CostaBlanca these past eightyears.

As stated earlier the arti-cles are topical, interestingand contain humour - espe-cially the ones written byDonna Gee. That’s some-thing which is sadly missingin this day and age.

I fully accept that news-paper production has to bepaid for and I imagine themain source of revenuemust surely be via adverti-sing. However, the mostrefreshing thing about theCourier is the very fact thatit is not crammed full ofadvertising. I think you’vegot the balance spot on.

Fridays for me have hopefully now changed forever onthe Costa Blanca as it heralds the day that I am able totake delivery of, in my opinion the very best free newspa-per. Long may it continue.

TERRY JOY, El Raso, Guardamar

lThanks Terry, If you like Donna's page youshould write in and get her started on Cardiff City

FC and their march towards the Premier League...atthe speed of a striking slug - Ed.

‘upstairs’ if he doesn’t keep onwinning in this ridiculously over-paid sport.

EUGENE MAGGI l Sorry Eugene, but Fergie’scharity work and his othergood deeds were irrelevant tomy article, which was about thefact he holds grudges for ludi-crous lengths of time and some-times indefinitely. - Donna

Fuelled by loyaltyFERGUSON is a bitter old man but I

don't see him as being two faced. What you see is what you get. He doesn't deny he has a

mean and vindictive streak and most of the stands he takes(the BBC and with Preston) are fuelled by a deep loyalty tothose he loves.

He is a proud man and always has been - and having follo-wed his career since his early days he has always acted inthis way. His actions don't make him two-faced.

DAVE BYRNE

Fergie: The OTHER side Donna also mentions that Fergie has

become bigger than United. That isabsolute tosh. I can assure you that ifUnited had not been successful hisfeet would not have touched theground.

She also mentions ManchesterEvening News football writer DavidMeek very unfairly. Meek was atOld Trafford .long before Fergiearrived at United and, yes, he hasalso had a few run-ins with Fergie.

I find it quite comical that Donna says Ferguson’sdictatorship is down to the board. Name one club in the worldthat has sacked a very very successful manager - RealMadrid excluded because of the politics of being their mana-ger.

There is'nt one, success to managers is like food and drinkand Fergie will reign as long as he wants as long as he keepswinning.

I have followed United for 55 years, 35 of them as anLMTB.(league match ticket book) holder and then 20 yearsas a season-ticket holder. But even Fergie will be moved

of the dictator

Fergie the unforgiving: The Courier, June 3

ABSOLUTELY love your paper (when we canget it)!

Right - the reason I am emailing you concernsthe Kiddies Corner in the June 3 issue.

There is an article on recycling plastic bottlesand in which you printed: ‘‘Some people drinkbottled water because they think it is better forthem than water out of the tap, but that’s nottrue.

‘‘In Spain, local governments make surewater from the tap is safe.’’

Ha ha, not in our area matey! Articles havebeen printed in other free papers over manyyears about how toxic the water is in LasFillipinas (which includes Lomas del Golf,Eagles Nest, Blue Lagoon and others) and weare instructed NOT to drink it, cook with it orbath babies and small children in it.

We bought a holiday home on Lomas del Golf13 years ago and have never been able to drinkthe water coming out of the tap, nor do we useit for cooking.

Could you use your powers as Editor of awidely read publication to find out why our areahas been ignored for so long and if and whenwe are likely to be supplied with a water supplythat is drinkable?

PS: Please don't publish my name as I don'twant any repercussions from ERNA, whosupply this area with the disgusting water anddon't seem bothered when we complain that weare paying for a crappy service.

ANON

lHi Anon, My powers a limited (unless Iwear my pants outside of my tights) but

would be interested to know if other readersare having the same problem. Maybe youcan join forces and compare experiences? -Ed

OK to drink from thetap? Don’t talk wet!

THE JOYOF THE

COURIER


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WE queued for two hours in thevery hot sunshine to see theWorld Cup in Torrevieja recently(me, clever cookie, took my brol-ly!). But once our turn came to bewith the trophy, we were notrushed in any way. We couldtake as many pictures as wewanted and stay as long as wewished.

It is a very beautiful trophy, theworld map engraved on it and itis very, very heavy. Yes, youwere allowed to touch it. Wecould hardly believe that. (Couldyou imagine this happening inthe UK? It would most probablybe in a glass case with a signsaying ‘DO NOT TOUCH’)!

It was well worth the waitbecause the chance will nevercome again.

Just a little bit about us. Weretired here nearly four years agoand absolutely love it. There is agood social scene, with much todo and not costing so much - anda good sea front with a goodwalking promenade.

The Town Hall seems to havedone much for the area andthose that live here. We haveseen many changes in the shorttime we have been here. Pleasekeep up the good work on theCourier and Jungle Drums.

FREDDIE SAMRAI, Torrevieja

lThanks for that Freddyand rest assured England

will march to victory and winthe cup for you to touch nexttime...nurse said I could saythat - Ed

MY GOLDENMOMENTSWITH THE

WORLD CUP

DONNA GEE’s responseto Tony Mayes (June 10issue) was a lovely article- but she is so wrong for anumber of good reasons.

We have been in Spainfor 11 years and whilstmy wife has a goodunderstanding of thelocal speech, elsewherein the country they speakan entirely different lingo.

In fact, there is no trueSpanish - only the dialectwhere you live.

On another point, if youare hard of hearing orhave a hearing defect it isvery difficult to unders-tand the correct pronun-ciation of words. Hence,after 11 years I have notmade much headwayeven after lessons.

The other point is thatin the UK, immigrants donot have a problem withinterpretation as the tax-payer pays - that’s you,me and every other UKresident or expat. In con-trast, here in Spain if wecannot speak the langua-ge then we have to buyour own translation.

Spain hasno true

language- it’s all dialects

Having a ball: Freddie Samrai with World

There was a reportrecently where inGloucester a councilprinted a leaflet in a mul-titude of different ton-gues. From memory, itwas something like 28.

The only translation wehave here is on the docto-r’s door saying that if youcannot speak Spanishthen bring an interpreter.. Having said all that, Itwas still a good article.

PERCY CHATTEY,Hondon de los Frailes

lPercy, I don’t knowwhether to thank you

or argue with you. But it’snice to know I do have atleast one reader! - Donna

ICE WORK IF YOU CANBy DAVE BULL

RED-HOT Dancing On Ice star Denise Welchwas looking more than a little sunburned asshe lazed by the pool in Marbella last week.

She’s been on holiday with her ice-dancing partnerMatt Evers and the giggly couple appeared to be practi-sing some new moves in the pool.

The pair have become viewers’ favourites on DancingOn Ice and according to the reports from the Costa DelSol, Denise and Matt have been acting out their dancemoves during their holiday.

The former Coronation Street star has revealed thatshe has kept her figure after taking part in vigorous wor-kouts on the ice earlier this year when filming.

Denise, 53, also guest-starred in an episode ofBenidorm earlier this year and looked as if she coulddo with finding some shade - her skin turning redder

and redder as she lounged around the pool.

MarriedMany guests were asking where Tim Healy,

Denise’s husband and Benidorm star, was as sheholidayed on the Costa Del Sol with her son Louis,nine, and actress friend Tricia Penrose. Also along forthe sun and fun were WAG Leanne Wassell, wife ofEngland footballer Wes Brown, and events organiserJulie Arnold.

Healy, 59, to whom Denise has been married for 22years, is said to be working in the UK. A statementfrom Denise's management, the actress confirmed thathe wasn't there because Denise was also working.

It went on to say: ‘‘She and Matt are filming a TVshow abroad - to suggest anything sexual could ever behappening between them would be laughable to say theleast.’’

GET IT! Matt’s the way to enjoy agame of Spanish pool...


Richard moved to Spain four years ago havingleft his management background behind inthe UK and decided to use his IT skills to helphome users and small businesses with theirPC problems. Now a relaxed 'computer man'he is out and about in the Spanish sun everyday, making house and shop calls and usinghis vast experience and qualifications to (usu-ally) sort out the problem there and then.Computers are his hobby as well as his workso don’t be surprised to get an answer to youremail in the early hours!

RICHARD CAVENDERBluemoon Solutions www.bluemoonsolutions.es

BlueMoon Solutions is the computer and IT services com-pany on the Costa Blanca, they provide quality computerservices at realistic prices and specialise in working with

home users and small businesses.

[email protected] www.bluemoonsolutions.es

Mobile: 655 044 970 Office: 902 906 200

ADVICE: Shirley wanted more detailed instructions forher operating system on the keyboard help printed lastweek

Hello Richard, have read your article in Courier paper about changing my Spanishkeyboard to English. However when I go into control panel I do not have a section"regional settings". I do have a section called "regional language" so I go into thatbut there is not a "keyboard & languages" tab - could you please advise me on what

else I can do to change my keyboard. I am on Windows XP operating system.

Hi Shirley, the full instructions for Windows XPare as follows…1. Click Start and then Control Panel2. In Control Panel, if you are in Category

View, click on Switch to Classic View (top left corner)3. Open Regional and Language Options.4. Click on the Languages tab.5. Under Text services and input languages, click on the Details button.6. Under Installed services, click Add. 7. In the Add Input Language dialog box, choose the input language and keyboard layout orInput Method Editor (IME) you want to add.8. Click OK twice. You should now see a language indicator in the System Tray (located atbottom right hand corner of the desktop by default). You can switch between different inputlanguages (= keyboard languages) by pressing the Alt + Shift keys

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ADVICE: Paul was asking how he could share files fromone computer to another using his wireless router.

Hello Richard, I have a main pc which is hard wired to the Internet and I have a lap-top that is WIFI. I want to access files on my main pc from my laptop. How do I setup a home network?

Hi Paul, you don’t mention whichoperating system you are using, so Iam going to have to assume itsWindows XP for no other reason than

most of the people I see are still using it. Theinstructions are different for Windows XP,Window Vista and Windows 7 so drop meanother email if I have picked the wrong one.Firstly, you should be aware that setting up filesharing on a Widows network is not necessar-ily all that easy, so if you get stuck it’s proba-bly time to call in the professionals, howeverit’s interesting to cover this as I guess there may be many people out there that don’t evenknow it’s possible to do this sort of thing with their computers, it’s also a great way of backingup your information – by copying from one computer to another.

The steps to setting up file sharing in Windows XP are as follows…

1. Check that both your computer and your laptop are turned on and connected to the net-work (in your case, both machines are connected via your broadband router, we know thisbecause they can both access the Internet on the same network)

2. Check that both your computer and your laptop have different machine names. You cansee your machine name by right clicking on the 'My Computer" icon and selecting"Properties"

3. Make sure both computers are on the same workgroup. This can be whatever you want,just make sure this is the same on all machines on your network. You can configure this fromthe computer name tab accessed in Step 2

4. Now you can enable file sharing. Windows XP disables this by default and you will needto enable it. You do this by either right hand clicking on a directory or a hard drive, selectingProperties and then 'Sharing and Security', or by running the Network Wizard.

5. On another computer on the network go to "Network Neighbourhood" and browse yourworkgroup. You should be able to see the share there.

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ADVICE: Mary wanted to know how to set up a group inher email client so that she could send one email to manypeople easily.

Hello Richard, I use Windows 7 on my laptop and for emails I use Windows LiveMail. There are occasions when I need to send out the same email to a group ofpeople. I do not want to go through my entire list of contacts to select these people,but would prefer to send to the names listed in the folder which I have prepared.

Please could you tell me how I can send to the names listed in that folder?

Hi Mary, if your group is small and changes namesthen you should just enter the email addresses of theindividuals each time, if however, as you suggestyour group is a large number of people and you want

to regularly send an email to the same group of people (aclub or group of friends perhaps) then you should create amailing list. To do this follow the simple instructions below…• Launch Windows Live Mail• Select Contact list from Windows Live Hotmail's left-handnavigation bar.• Select Manage categories under Categories in the left-hand navigation bar.• Click New.• Type the desired group name under Name:.This name acts as a nickname when addressing messages and the nickname must beunique in your address book (a group cannot have the same name as another group oranother address book entry's nickname).

Press Enter.Type email addresses or existing address book contacts' names under Members:

to add them to the group.It’s also probably worth noting that Windows Live Mail is not limited to Windows 7 users only,anyone with a computer can use this useful email program.

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Shopping list:

1 package frozen corn (or 2 stalks)

2 limes

2 red bell peppers

1 red onion

1 can (15 oz.) black beans

1 green cabbage

1 bunch fresh cilantro

1 avocado

3 radishes

1 container sour cream

1 can chillies in adobo sauce

Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 package whole-wheat tortillas

8 large eggs

Butter

1 pint cream

2 logs fresh goat cheese

1 lb. grape tomatoes

1 loaf crusty artisan bread

1 jar pizza sauce

10 oz. sliced mushrooms

2 large balls fresh buffalo mozzarella

2 tomatoes

Refrigerated pizza dough of choice


WE’VE had a lot of calls from vegetari-ans asking us to include them when wethink of ideas for this page, so thisweek’s menu features three classictasty foods, all with a lightened-up, veg-etarian spin!Instead of your usual pepperoni, top

pizza with tasty, fresh goat-cheesecrumbles and mushroom slices (you

won’t even miss the meat!). The softvegetable tacos are a wonderful way tosneak more veggies into a picky eater’sdiet. Finally, enjoy a night off withbreakfast for dinner. These skillet-baked eggs come together in onlyabout 10 minutes, and all you need tocomplete the meal is a crusty loaf ofbread and a simple green salad. Enjoy!

Vegetable Soft Tacos withChipotle Sour Cream

SERVES 4

2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)2 limes, juiced2 tsp. cumin1 1/2 tsp. paprika2 tsp. salt2 tbsp. olive oil2 red bell peppers, sliced thin1 red onion, sliced thin1 can (15 oz.) black beans drained and rinsed (or make

your own!)1 green cabbage, sliced thin1 bunch fresh cilantro, minced1 tbsp. white vinegar1 1/2 tsp. sugar1 avocado3 radishes, sliced thin1 cup sour cream2 canned chillies in adobo sauce, seeded and diced plus2 tsp. of the adobo sauce1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1. Preheat oven to 425degrees. Toss togethercorn, 1 tbsp. of olive oil,lime juice, 1 tsp. salt, cumin,bell peppers, and onion in alarge bowl, and then spreadon half a baking sheet.2. In a large bowl, tosstogether remaining olive oil,paprika, 1 tsp. salt andblack beans. Spread on theother half of the bakingsheet.3. Bake for 20 to 25 min-utes, tossing occasionally,

until beans are crispy andveggies are cooked.4. While that’s baking, com-bine cabbage, cilantro,vinegar, sugar, diced avo-cado, radishes, and a pinchof salt. Set aside.5. In a small bowl, mixtogether sour cream, chillipeppers, and adobo sauce.6. When veggies and beansare done, fill tortillas, thenlayer on cabbage mixtureand a drizzle of sour cream.Sprinkle with cheese.

A VEGETARIAN SPINON A TASTY SUMMER

Whole-wheatTortillas


Skillet-Baked Eggs with GoatCheese and Grape Tomatoes

Switch it up with breakfastfor dinner with this

savoury and delicious eggdish.

SERVES 48 large eggs2 tbsp. butter2 tbsp. cream1/2 cup fresh goat-cheese crumbles2 cups grape tomatoes, halved1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper1 loaf crusty artisan bread

1. Set your oven to broil on high.Carefully crack eggs into a small bowl,being extra careful not to break the yolks!Set aside.2. Add butter and cream to a cast-iron

skillet and place in oven for 2 to 3 min-utes, or until butter has melted complete-ly. Remove from oven (don’t forget to usea hot pad!) and quickly pour in the eggs.Top eggs with goat cheese, grape toma-toes, salt, and pepper and broil for anadditional 5 minutes.

3. Even if the yolks still seem prettyrunny, take skillet out—they will carry-over cook and you don’t want to over-bake your yolks!

Classic Margarita Pizza withMushrooms and Goat Cheese

Serves 4

Pizza dough of choice or 1/2 of basic pizzadough recipe1 jar pizza sauce (I love Trader Joe’s brand)10 oz. sliced mushrooms1 tbsp. Butter2 large balls fresh buffalo mozzarella, cut

into chunks2 tomatoes, sliced thin3/4 cup fresh, crumbled goat cheese

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Melt thebutter in a skillet and cook the mushroomsover medium/low heat until soft and juicy.Set aside.2. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surfaceand stretch with hands to form a sheet-pan-size rectangle. Cover with pizza sauce,cooked mushrooms, fresh mozzarella,sliced tomatoes, and goat cheese.3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until cheeseis bubbling and crust is golden.

ADDING MUSHROOMS AND GOAT CHEESE TAKESTHIS CLASSIC PIZZA TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL!


MANY of us wonder how to look young naturally. Itmay be a few wrinkles here and there that are makingyou nervous about premature aging, or it may besaggy skin or fine lines. You may even have a pre-emptive nervousness that makes you seek out natu-ral beauty secrets before aging is even apparent onyour face. In all of these cases, there are ways to cor-rect premature aging and to create a more youthfulappearance.

Using Natural Ingredientsto Heal the SkinPERHAPS the most important factor in how to lookyoung naturally is to find products that use only nat-ural ingredients. Nature offers us a wealth of nourish-ing substances that can do amazing things for the

skin. There are ingredi-

ents like Manukahoney that haveantioxidant propertiesand can heal some ofthe damage caused byUV radiation and animproper diet.

Other antioxidantsare also useful in natu-ral skin care products.The natural forms ofthese nutrients workwell to correct skin

problems that are caused by free radicals that arenaturally present in the skin. With excess UV radia-tion, stress, pollution and an improper diet, manypeople need a skin care product with plenty of natu-ral antioxidants to fight those free radicals.CoenzymeQ10 is one such antioxidant that a naturalrestorative cream should contain.

Wrinkle Removal andNatureNATURE has created so many substances with anti-aging properties that there is little reason to go withanything other than natural products when learninghow to look young naturally. Certain chemicals pro-duced by the skin naturally keep skin looking youngfor the first few decades of life. However, a decline incertain chemicals in the body leads to wrinkles and alack of firmness over time.

Nature needs a little help when it comes to wrinkleremoval, and that can be accomplished by using nat-

ural ingredients to encourage the skin to make moreof the chemicals in decline. Hyaluronic acid is one ofthe substances that are vital for a youthful appear-ance to the skin. A product that can naturally help theskin to replace those declining levels with newhyaluronic acid is one of the best natural beautysecrets available.

Building Up Your Skin’sNatural StrengthsALONG with hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastinprovide important building blocks to youthful skin.These substances keep the skin soft and supple,allowing it to keep its shape better than skin that hasdeclining levels of these components. These are thetrue natural beauty secrets and should be under-stood by anyone struggling to understand how tolook young naturally. And best of all, they are gentleto the skin while effectively changing its chemicalmakeup.

BRING BACK THATNATURAL LOOK!

WHILE each individualmay have their own opin-ion and reasoning behindwhat makes a womanbeautiful, new researchfrom the University ofCalifornia finds that beau-ty is not only in the eye ofthe beholder, but there isin fact a way to measure it.

According to

researchers, key factors indetermining what definesa beautiful woman lies inthe positioning andarrangement of her eyesand mouth. The distancebetween a woman’s eyesand the distance betweenher eyes and her mouthare factored in regardingopinions about her beauty.


Key to a mentallysharp retirement

YOU may have misplaced your keys several times, orperhaps have trouble coming up with the right wordin conversations. How do you know when thesechanges are a normal part of getting old, or if theypoint to a health problem? Is it true that our mentalprowess takes a sharp decline after we retire?

ALTHOUGH there is a relationship between retirementand cognitive skills, there is no evidence of an immediatedecline right after retirement. In fact research has shownthat being pro-active can minimize any potential negativeeffects.As we age, our brains volume gradually shrinks, leading

to some of the nerve cells gradually shrinking or losingconnection with other nerve cells. These age related transitions are thought to be behindthe changes in cognitive function many people notice asthey get older.

Promising research shows that taking very simplesteps will help keep your mind sharp as you age.1. Exercise: Recent research has shown that aerobicexercises not only boosts speed and sharpness ofthought, but also the volume of brain tissue. As little as 50minutes of brisk walking three times a week was found tohave this brain expanding effect.

2. Drink Sparingly: Studies have shown that the morealcohol a person drinks, the smaller his or her total brainvolume becomes. The link between drinking and totalbrain volume was found to be even stronger in women.Keep your alcohol intake within the safe and healthfullimit. It is recommended that healthy adults who drinkalcohol should limit their daily alcohol consumption to twoor fewer servings per day. It is often recommended thatwomen should drink no more than one drink per day, andmen should have no more than two drinks per day.

3. Do puzzles, play card and board games: A universityof Alabama study has shown that older people, who par-ticipated in brain-boosting exercises, sharpened theirmental abilities so much that their brains performed likethose of people more than 10years younger. Start smallwith basic cross word puzzles or anagrams. Card gamessuch as bridge require you to use logic, as well as boardgames like checkers. Switch between game types toavoid routine.

4. Meditate: A new study has shown that participants inmeditation experienced growth in the brain cortex. Thecortex is an area of the brain that controls memory, lan-guage and sensory processing. Start by doing 15 min-utes of meditation a day and aim for up to 40 minutes toachieve maximum benefit. Sit upright, close your eyes,and focus on your breathing.

Creating a mentally fit lifestyle in retirement will allowyou to keep your brain functions running well in yourgolden years.. Dr Machi Mannu specialises in the non-drug treat-ment of attention and stress related disorders usingaudio-visual entrainment technology. Email [email protected] or call 628899274 for your medicalproblems and queries. Visit www.mindspa.es formore information.

NONE of us want to look or feel old, especially in ouryouth-directed society. There are all kinds of productstouting cures for aging. But in our consumer societysometimes looking for a fix in a bottle or risking the sur-geon's scalpel is far less successful than going for thefix you can do yourself. Here are some tried and true,safe, REAL ways to keep you looking and feeling young.

Things You'll Need1 DESIRELet me preface this by saying that much to my astonishment,I am no longer a youngster. But I have been one. And I stillfeel like one. And all too often I act like one! Yet there IS wis-dom in aging and what I am about to say comes directly frommy heart.

2 TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODYIt's simple, but we forget. Only if you take good care of yourbody will you have the necessary tools to take care of every-body else! Eat healthy and exercise! Start a little at a time.You might get to enjoy it as a bonus!

3 TAKE CARE OF YOUR MINDKeep your mind exercised as well. Science is proving thatthis the best way to keep your thoughts clear, your brainhealthy and stave off dementia. Learn new languages. Goplaces you haven't been (even locally). Try out new hobbies:singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, dancing,drawing, gardening, sports, crafts and more. It isn't aboutbeing competitive: it's about challenging yourself. Learn anew language. And if you want some fun games on the com-puter, try the games on various internet sites like the AARPsite.

4 TAKE CARE OF YOUR SOULBe thankful. No matter what your spiritual beliefs, there is

nothing more inspiring than counting your blessings. Wetend to look at what we don't have, but most of us have somuch more than we realize. Take notice of your home, thepeople who care about you -- even better -- the people youcan care about! Note you aren't hungry or thirsty. You havea functional body, a roof over your head. Many don't. Actuallythink about all the blessings you take for granted every dayof your life. And when you finish, notice how uplifted you feel!How about that? It's a chemical-free anti-depressant!

5 TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF EMOTIONALLY. Care. Let each living being that touches your life matter. Tryto avoid judging them and allow them to be different,unknown treasures on this planet. If you look at each person

as a totally unique miracle who doesn't have to look, act orthink like you (hey, there already IS a you; we don't needanother!) what fun they can be to learn about. Even everyplant and animal is totally unique. And you are gifted with theability to care about each one. It's so much more rewardingthan waiting around for others to care about you!

6 INVEST IN YOURSELF Do the above steps. You can do them as part of all thechores and rituals and work you do every day and the com-bination will make everything more vital. Take time every dayto say thanks to yourself for just being unique and special bydoing something you want to do. Read, nap, chat withfriends, indulge in a favourite sport or hobby. Spend a littletime each day to be nice to you. You'd want that for the peo-ple you love, wouldn't you?

The amazing thing about these steps is that they are not onlysimple, but they are the most powerful things you can do tofeel good. And if you feel really good inside, it radiates to theoutside. No expensive cure you can buy will make your lifericher. And a rich, joyful life is the only TRUE way to stayyoung at any age!

Youthfulness isall in the mind

Can Beauty Be Measured?Pamela Pallett and

Stephen Link of UC SanDiego, together with KangLee of the University ofToronto tested and identi-fied the optimal relation ofthe eyes, mouth and theedge of the face for individ-ual beauty.

To support theirresearch, they asked uni-versity students, in fourseparate experiments, tocompare the faces ofwomen that had identicalfacial features, but varyingdistances among the eyesand mouth.

Based on their surveys,they found that femaleswere seen as more attrac-tive when the vertical dis-tance between their eyes

and mouth was approxi-mately 36 percent of thelength of their face and thehorizontal distancebetween their eyes wasapproximately 46 percentof the width of their face.


The proud owners

THE long-awaited revival of the JaguarEnthusiasts’ Club in Spain finally cametogether on Saturday June 4, 2011 atthe El Faro Restaurant, near SantaPola.

This first event with the theme “Posh Motors andPosh Nosh” certainly lived up to it’s name. Wehad a fantastic mix of extremely ‘Posh Motors’,unfortunately the ‘Posh Nosh’ aspect did not quitelive up to expectations but it did not detract fromthe day in any way. We were blessed with perfect weather whichallowed those people with convertibles to show offtheir cars with the hoods down. The meetingattracted 20 Jaguars and over 40 people.

We had some fabulous E types from the 1960sand 70’s, a mix of XJSs, a range of XK’s from the

late ‘90s to the present day, XJ6s right up to thelatest XF kindly supplied and supported byMundicar in Alicante.

Apart from acknowledging Mundicar, this firstmeeting of the Jaguar Enthusiast Club in Spainwould not have been a success with out the helpand support I received from Derek Fletcher of theFreewheelers Car club and Malcolm Hall from theMarina Alta Classic Car Club - but most of all frommy good Spanish friend Alfonso Arrakis.

Alfonso is not only a serious Jaguar nut but anall-round good guy, and I must not forget my wifeBarbara, who has supported this venture from thebeginning.

The meeting was supposed to have started at12:30, so being eager, we arrived just beforenoon still feeling nervous. The first meeting! Willanybody support it?

We need not have worried, two minutes later a

procession of brightly polished cars startedarriving at the restaurant. One gentleman andhis wife had driven nearly 300km to be there.

Most of the people had never met eachother before but within just a few minuteseverybody was relaxed and friendly, proud toshow off their pride and joy.

You would have thought we had all knowneach other for years. A few drinks beforelunch on the wonderful terrace of El Faro,then a meal in an especially reserved room.

Mundicar then presented each Jaguarowner with a beautiful ‘leaping cat’ key ringand models of classic Jaguars.

So we could appreciate the cars more andfor some photo opportunities, we organisedthem all in a line in date of manufacture order.What a show, close to half a million eurosworth of pure automotive art. After a wonder-

ful afternoon people wenton their way just after5pm.

The JaguarEnthusiasts Club is thelargest of the world’sJaguar Clubs; it providesJaguar owners theopportunity to benefitfrom the extensiveresources provided bythe club and to meet like-minded people.

The club aims to provide aworldwide 'Friendly Forum'for all SS, Jaguar and

Daimler enthusiasts,enhancing the enjoyment ofSS, Jaguar and Daimlerownership. The club offers awide range of support, helpand advice to any member.

Members also benefit froma glossy 132 page A4 month-ly magazine; Jaguar sparesdepartment and a technicaladvice service second tonone. For more details checkout the websitewww.jec.org.uk

If you live in Spain and owna Jaguar you should be amember of the JaguarEnthusiasts Club.

The JEC in Spain is nowbeing organised by EricArnold, who can be contact-ed by email [email protected] or byphone on 609931647.

Contact Eric by email toregister your interest. More innext week’s Courier.

In pole position:Alfonso Arrakis

Jaguars at their best

Bags of Jags as Big Catspounce on Costa Blanca

By ERIC ARNOLD

THE Geneva Motor Show has played host to awide variety of concepts, models and technolo-gy and the overarching theme of the show hasbeen efficiency and economy. That meansGeneva has been littered with green cars andconcepts from EVs, plug-ins and hybrids tobrilliant diesels and petrols in all shapes andsizes. Here we offer a review of some of thebest green models at the Geneva Motor Show.

Rinspeed BambooThe Rinspeed Bamboo is a quirky golf kart come rickshawthat serves absolutely no purpose but it’s brilliant and charm-ing. It’s a four seat electric model which is capable of 75mphand a range of 65mpgcourtesy of a 54kWhelectric motor. As well asits green credentials andidiosyncratic appearancethe Bamboo is also lit-tered with internet tech-nology activated by thesound of a voice and is compatible with all smart phones.Rinspeed has scheduled production for 18 months time, butit won't make it to the UK.

Rolls-Royce PhantomROLLS-ROYCE used the Geneva Motor Show to debut the102EX Phantom Experimental Vehicle and initial reactiontoward the model has been cold at best. Despite the use ofa lightweight aluminium frame the 102EX still carries a

640kg lithium-ionbattery cell (andthat’s before chassisand bodyweight isfactored in) whichmeans that anyadvantages instilledby its electric power-train will probably benullified by the sheermass of the luxury

car. Rolls Royce is predicting a range of 125 miles howeverthat’s hard to envisage under normal driving conditions.

Nissan ESFLOWDESPITE the prominence of the Nissan Leaf in theJapanese manufacturer’s range it has found time to produceanother EV in the form of the ESFLOW sports car.The powerful lookingmodel is a two-seatcoupe that has anelectric motor foreach of its rearwheels which arepowered by low-mounted lithium-ionbatteries to evenly distribute weight. The arrangement –coupled with the models aluminium chassis – allows theNissan to clear 0-62mph in less than five seconds with arange of around 150 miles.

Smart ForspeedSMART displayed a new electric powered two-seat roadsterat Geneva in the form of the Forspeed concept car.The idea behind the model is ‘100 per cent fun but zeroemissions’ accordingto Smart honcho DrAnnette Winkler.What that translatesto is a car without aroof or windows andan interior drainagesystem if the eventu-ality of rain actuallyhappens. It’s a cool,quirky looking car that provided Smart with a platform toshowcase its future drivetrain technology as opposed to aglimpse of the next Smart model.

Toyota Yaris HybridTOYOTA was the first manufacturer to really put the hybriddrivetrain on the map and it is currently displaying its latestversion at Geneva in the form of the Yaris HSD(HybridSynergy Drive). At present Toyota hybrids are restricted tohatchbacks, MPVs and saloons and the move into the B-segment signals the Japanese manufacturer’s intent towrestle the hybrid initiative back from Honda.

The Yaris hybrid is astylish model that hasditched the curves andbulges of the previousgeneration and plumpedfor sleek, angular lines.It’s also only available inwhite pearl.

Mini Cooper SDMINI is displaying a new Cooper model called the SD anddespite a lack of a hybrid or electric powertrain it can still beclarified as a green car. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbod-iesel engine with 143bhp resulting in a 0-62mph sprint timeof 8.1 seconds which is coupled to CO2 emissions of114g/km and 65.7mpg. The MINI Cooper SD therefore man-ages to combine performance and efficiency which can’talways be said of ‘green’ cars. As ever the MINI is an attrac-tive car that benefits from a large grille and air-intake at thefront-end of the stylish hatchback.

Volkswagen BulliThe Volkswagen Camper Van is back, almost. TheVolkswagen Bulli is a brilliant reinvention of the iconicMicrobus and it has regurgitated the hippy sentiment of pre-vious generations by using an electric powertrain. The Bulliis a massive six seat model powered by an equally imposing40kWh lithium-ion battery. Surprisingly the battery arrange-ment doesn’t destroy the possibility of a roadtrip in the Bullias its range stands at 186 miles even if its top speed is a lit-tle sluggish at 87mph. It’s a superb two-tone model that isdifferent - especially to most ‘green’ models.

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Celtic Drop in Playa FlamencaHillside in La MarinaBonnies Bar in PinosoMorgan’s Bar in El GalanBar Rosa in Los MontesinosLos Belgas in Gran AlacantMarina Sol in Cabo RoigDiablo’s in Cabo RoigCheers bar in Eagles NestInn at the Green in Entre NaranjosCeltic Drop in Playa FlamencaLodosol in San Pedro Arches in Los AlcazaresInn at the Green in Entre NaranjosLos Belgas in Gran AlacantCheers Bar in Eagles NestLas Naciones in QuesadaThe Club in Quesada

Pablo’s International bar in La FloridaMurphy’s on the Park in TorreviejaSnug Bar in Torre de la HorredadaInn at the Green in Entre NaranjosBar Liquid in Cabo RoigCasa Ventura in San LuisBilly’s Bar in El ChaparralCheers Bar in Eagles nestSmiling Jacks in Cabo RoigFlannigan’s in Cabo Roig

Inn at the green in Entre NaranjosBar Rosa in Los MontesinosCeltic Drop in Playa FlamencaArches in Los AlcazaresMarina Sol in Cabo RoigInn at the Green in Entre NaranjosMontes Bar in Los MontesinosRestaurant La Boca in Playa Los LocosCheers bar In Eagles NestBilly’s Bar in El ChaparralThe Abbey in La FloridaThe Arches in Los AlcazaresSmiling Jack’s in Cabo RoigInn at the Green in Entre NaranjosBerny D’arcys in La FuenteSisoma Romana in Dona PepaThe Priory in El GalanFlannigan’s in Cabo RoigCheers Bar in Eagles Nest

Kens QuizQuiz night with Darren JamesCut looseKaraoke with Ruby BluesTerry JayCrazy Bingo with SpikeFun Music QuizB.J BluesmanQuiz NightChilli-oke with Peter JayCelena DeansAlan WardenTerry JayFun Music Quiz with Lynden BCutlooseTony LincolnLenny MitchellStevie SpitProtocol

Flannigan’s in Cabo RoigJudges Chambers in Playa FlamencaChicken Shack in San Luis

Cabaroke with Davy JonesLynden BKye JaymesJimmy MacB.J. BluesmanThe Spirit of the Bee GeesTerry JayBingo with DeanoNikki GCasino Night

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Just Bono Karaoke with DJ RickLorna MichelleBilly Ocean Tribute

Cabaroke with Davy JonesShirelleShaniCabaroke with Matt ChristianCabaroke with BonoFun Music Quiz with Lynden BKaraoke with Dodgy DivJ.J SoulmanTerry JayAndy McBride

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FEATURING in this week’s focus on CostaBlanca entertainment are X2, a great new actformed only last Christmas.

Roger Lowe and Dave Day make a fantasticduo - and both were in the music business formany years before deciding to form their doubleact.

At 14, Roger was introduced by a friend to theEverly Brothers and a year later, he came by aWatkins Rapier electric guitar that he cherishesto this day! With three school friends, he started

up a band called The Chancers, who played atmany school dances.

After moving to Glasgow, he joined anothergreat band originally called The Fab Proffets -who discovered that if they kept changing thename and pretending to be a different band, thebookings would keep coming in. Until he had toget a proper job, that is!

So at 21, Roger left the band but his love formusic and guitar-playing continued and heended up getting a great job in IT working for Hitand Run, the publishing and management com-pany for Genesis and Phil Collins.

Then, eight years ago, he and his wife movedto La Manga before switching to the CostaBlanca. Here, he decided to revive his love ofplaying music and, with a friend called Bill,

formed a duo called Reload, who have hadgreat success for the last eight years.

Dave, on the other hand, started as a drum-mer in his father’s band at the age of 13 andthen progressed to local 16-piece bands.Discovering he had a great voice, he becamethe lead singer and then went solo on the clubcircuit at 19.

Together with another guy called Dave, hestarted a duo in 1973 which had great successworking with top names like Des O’Connor,The Bachelors and Roy Castle. They even fea-tured in three pantomimes, one beingCinderella with Jack Douglas (of Carry On filmfame) and Keith Harris (two words...GreenDuck!).

Then, in 1975, the two Daves appeared onTV’s New Faces, which led to a lot of work intheatres and top cabaret venues all over theUK.

When they decided to go their own way after

seven years, Dave formed an act with his thenwife Val and they worked together for 12 years,finishing in Tenerife. There he found his love forSpain, finally split the duo up and got a properjob like his mum had always told him to do!

Dave moved to this area just two years agowith his wife Leta, met Roger at a local choircalled Melody Makers International, and. decid-ed he had always missed the music business.

Now, as X2, Dave and Roger are once againhaving a successful time performing up anddown the coast in bars and restaurants. So keepan eye on the gig guide to see where they will beperforming next.

Well, that’s me finished for another week soif you’re a bar or an entertainer and want toappear in the gig guide - or have any eventscoming up that you’d like me to tell everyoneabout - then please contact me by email [email protected] or call me on685302529 or just visit my website

www.starsinbars.org

Mandy

X2 - the Chancerand the panto star


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POP QUIZ 18TH JUNE1 Which Hip Hop group had hits with Fight ForYour Right (To Party) and Intergallactic?2 Which female singer is currently in the chartswith the balladMake You Feel My Love?

3 which US 60s “Runaway” singer was bornCharles Westover?4 This Irish sisters and brother group had anumber one hit with Breathless?5 This young man achieved second place inseries six of X Factor and is in the charts withThinking Of Me..6 This sibling duo had a number one hit withRespectable, which charted three years beforethe death of one of the sisters in 1990..7 Name the title of the album and single whichshared the same name and were the most suc-cessful releases for Black Sabbath, in 19708 Who sang Japenese Boy in 1981? 9 Where was so good that Frank Sinatra namedit twice?10 Punk rockers The Skids were Working ForThe……… Dollar (fill the gap)

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Code Cracker is a crossword puzzle with no clues;instead, every letter of the alphabet has beenreplaced by a number, the same number representingthe same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have todo is decide which letter is represented by whichnumber. In this week’s puzzle, 14 represents Z and 15represents R, when these letters have been enteredthroughout the puzzle, you should have enoughinformation to start guessing words and discoveringother letters.

CODE CRACKER

CRYTPIC CLUESAcross1 In Scuba, sent to thebottom (4)3 Rappers’ detractors (8)9 They help make curlsand waves (7)10 Peruvian group are inwith accountants (5)11 No big new form oflotto (5)12 A right leads to harshenthusiasm (6)14 Round, round, roundthe troop leader (6)16 Secure a gun afterstart of fight (6)19 Sea-food, we hear,will provide strength (6)21 Lived in abnormallylewd time (5)24 Solitary person seenin cyclone region (5)25 Lonely man engineersdisturbed clues (7)26 Helped to show don-key is with Edward (8)27 Back with a letter fromforeign parts (4)

Down1 You can get a nasty dis-ease from mixing Briewith more Brie (8)2 Arranged loans for theshop (5)4 Some of Ana’s saucerecipes are for a popularresort (6)5 Shed a few tears whilecider brewed (5)6 Bake in a small enclo-

sure and deteriorate (7)7 Neither good nor badcomes from expressos orlattes (2-2)8 Grumble about Bencatching a flightless bird(6)13 Accursed thing inMontana, the Mafia? (8)15 They aren’t in form (7)17 Junkie did actstrangely (6)18 The beloved compil-er’s expression of dismay(4,2)20 Cables seen in certainrecord shops (5)22 Extract informationfrom the journalist with abroken cue (5)23 Insect heard to takeoff (4)

Last weeks SolutionAcross: 1 Cockpit, 5 Probe, 8 Asinine, 9 Enter, 10 Mango,11 Festoon, 12 Agassi, 14 Caress, 17 Chicane, 19 Angle, 22Alamo, 23 Elegant, 24 Crepe, 25 Dresser. Down: 1 Claim, 2 Cairn, 3 Poisons, 4 Tee off, 5 Peers, 6Outdone, 7 Errands, 12 Archaic, 13 Agitate, 15 Academe,16 Behead, 18 Adore, 20 Gnats, 21 Ester.

DOUBLE CROSS-WORDSolve the Double Cross-Word puzzle using either the

standard or cryptic clues, the answers are exactly the same.

3 letter words CapGetNanPud

4 letter words AbleAcmeAhoyBoonCoinEndsEyedEyes

LiltMollNaffSaleSoldThan

5 letter words AdageAgapeApaceCageyFinesFretsInane

NadirRecurScare

6 letter words CreaseCutterEnlistEnticeNiecesTsetse

7 letter words Scatter

Success

FILL IT INComplete the crossword grid by using the given words:

Across 1 Fosters (7)5 Of LSD (5)8 Precise (7)9 Ulcer (5)

10 Heats (5)11 Nearest (7)12 Cod pie (6)14 Astute (6)17 Herb tea (7)19 Scalp (5)22 Trace (5)23 A big din (7)24 Three (5)25 Senator (7)

Down 1 Froth (5)2 Acres (5)3 Presume (7)4 Resist (6)5 Cafes (5)6 Tousled (7)7 License (7)

12 Bear cat (7)13 Paperer (7)15 Lattice (7)16 Petard (6)18 Trite (5)20 As I do (5)21 Panga (5)

QUICKIE

Last weeks SolutionAcross: 1 Crass, 4 Topic, 7 Super, 8 Opera, 9Directions, 11 Leadership, 15 Swing, 16 Aside, 17 Sonar,18 Tends. Down: 1 Case, 2 Application, 3 Serve, 4 Trout, 5Preposition, 6 Coarse, 10 Clasps, 12 Eager, 13 Start, 14Legs.

Across 1 Abuela (7)5 Canciones (5)8 Corderos (5)9 Peregrino (7)10 Scorpion (9)12 That (3)13 Cherry (fruit) (6)14 Consejos (6)17 Dedo del pie (3)18 Butterflies (9)20 Roundabout (7)21 Deaf (5)23 Temprano (5)24 Autores (7)

Down 1 Hit (blow) (5)2 Brazo (de persona) (3)3 Fancy dress (7)4 Wide (street, river,trousers) (6)5 Living-room (5)6 Guarderías (9)7 Alguien (7)

11 Carpintero (9)13 Fourteen (7)15 Depósito (7)16 Navy (nacional) (6)18 Dinero (5)19 Tiendas (5)22 River (3)

SPANISH-ENGLISH CROSSWORDImprove your Spanish - clues in Spanish, answers inEnglish or vice versa.

STANDARD CLUESAcross1 Pedestal (4)3 Disparagers (8)9 Breakers (7)

10 Ancient SouthAmericans (5)11 Housey-housey (5)12 Passion (6)14 Plump (6)16 Tie up (6)19 Brawn (6)21 Resided (5)24 Individualist (5)25 Hermit (7)26 Helped (8)27 Greek letter (4)

Down1 Thiamine deficiency

(8)2 Beauty parlour (5)4 Capital of the

Bahamas (6)5 Sobbed (5)6 Cover with hard coat-

ing (7)7 Average (2-2)8 Lament (6)

13 Abhorrence (8)15 Absentees (7)17 Drug user (6)18 Expression used toconvey dismay (4,2)20 Cotton trousers (5)22 Bring forth (5)23 Tiny insect (4)

In this week’s Quickie crossword, all the answers areANAGRAMS of the clue words:

33Friday, June 17, 2011Across 7 According to Greek mythology, who was the messengerof the gods? (6)8 Which team, in 1923, were the winners of the first FA Cupfinal to be played at Wembley? (6,9)10 Abertawe is the Welsh name for which city? (7)11 Which durable twilled woollen or worsted fabric is much-used for military uniforms? (5)12 What name is often given to a wild animal’s restingplace, especially one that is wellhidden? (4)13 Which state of the north-western US, borders on BritishColumbia to the north and con-tains part of the RockyMountains? (5)17 Which 1980s television sit-com starred Ronnie Corbett asmild-mannered librarian TimothyLumsden? (5)18 Which game, resemblingfield hockey, is played on horseback with a long-handledmallet? (4)22/25 Which deep arid desert basin is the hottest and driestpart of North America? (5,6)23 Which landlocked county in central England, boundedon the west and north by Leicestershire, northeast byLincolnshire and southeast by Peterborough andNorthamptonshire, is the smallest historic English county?(7)

24 What title is given to the domain ruled by an emperor orempress? (6)25 See 22Down 1 Which plant is the national emblem of Scotland? (7)

2 Zagreb is the capital of which former republic ofYugoslavia? (7)3 What nationality was the poet Dylan Thomas? (5)4 What is the name of the Russian beetroot soup, usually

served with sour cream? (7)5 How is a change of plan, especially a reversal of politicalpolicy, usually referred to? (1-4)6 Aconcagua is the highest peak in which South American

mountain range? (5)9 See 8 Across

14 Which semi-solid, sourish foodstuff is prepared frommilk fermented by added bacteria? (7)15 What is the name of thesmall round boat made ofwickerwork covered with awatertight material, propelledwith a paddle, which is mainlyused in Wales? (7)16 What name is often appliedto the periods of exceptionallyhot and humid weather thatoften occur in late summer?(7)19 Which is Britain’s only poi-sonous snake? (5)20 What was the surname of the founder and leader of theMothers of Invention? (5)21 Which small carnivorous mammal of the weasel familyhas chestnut fur with white under-parts and a black-tippedtail? (5)

Quiz Word

Last weeks Quiz WordsolutionAcross:7 Atrium, 8 Sonata, 10 Banshee, 11 Whelp, 12Tees, 13 Smock, 18/17 Bill Oddie, 22 Poole, 23 Erasure,24 Titian, 25 Selene. Down: 1 Macbeth, 2 Brynner, 3 Sushi, 4 Norwich, 5James, 6 Harpy, 9 Des Moines, 14 Adrenal, 15 Bitumen,16 Sleeper, 19 Spitz, 20 Sooty, 21 Ravel.

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1. Name The Event Involving The Anarchist, Peter ThePainter?2. Three Scottish kings and eight Popes share whichname?3. Name The Queen Of England Who Ruled For NineDays?4. The Gettysburg Address was written on what?5. The state motto for Oklahoma is labor omnia vincit,which means what?6. What was Louis the 14th born with, that amazed every-one?7. Name The Ship In Which Columbus DiscoveredAmerica?8. Who performed the first heart transplant in SouthAfrica?9. In Which Year Was The Battle Of Trafalgar Fought?10. Which country was the first to allow women to vote in1893?11. In which country were the guns of Naverone installed?

ANSWERS1. The Siege Of Sydney Street 2. Alexander 3. Lady JaneGrey 4. Used envelopes 5. Labor conquers all things 6. 2teeth 7. Santa Maria (Pinta & Nina Were Sister Ships) 8.Christian Barnard 9. 1805 10. New Zealand 11. Turkey

history QUIZ

Match these words with their Spanish translations then find them in the wordsearch. (Answers below)

PARTES DEL COCHE – PARTS OF A CAR

Q F J Q J S H B WA Y A P I AF K Q Y E T N A L O V L V N TS A S I R B A R A P Y U I T RH R L D M L A E O T P C R E EB Z O L M S I C H A O I Q R UV Q P D I G I F R B K R E M PZ T N E A T U A R O Z T M I FZ O N C A R C R U E D A B T CN T C M I H E O WG N M R E AO L U S O N I L J H M O A N PG E B Q J N T R E E I X G T ON X U K F J L U V C P I U E EE E M A L E T E R O A S E H KS U R A C A B T I O I G E Z CWO G N E U M A H Z N J D U X

ACELERADOR

ASIENTO

BACA

BOCINA

CAPO

CINTURON

EMBRAGUE

ESPEJO

FARO

FRENO

INTERMITENTE

MALETERO

MATRICULA

NEUMATICO

PARABRISAS

PARACHOQUES

PUERTA

RUEDA

VOLANTE

1. el acelerador, 2. el asiento,

3. la baca, 4. la bocina,

5. el capo, 6. el cinturón,

7. el embrague, 8. el espejo,

9. el faro, 10. El freno,

11. el intermitente,

12. el maletero, 13. la matricula,

14. el neumático,

15. la parabrisas,

16. el parachoques, 17.la puerta,

18.la rueda, 19.el volante.

a. Wheel, b. roofrack, c. steering

wheel, d. door, e. brake,

f. clutch, g. tyre, h. horn,

i. accelerator, j. bumper,

k. mirror, l. seat, m. bonnet,

n. windscreen, o. headlight,

p. indicator, q. boot,

r. number plate, s. belt.

Answers: 1i, 2l, 3b, 4h, 5m, 6s,7f, 8k, 9o, 10e, 11p, 12q, 13r,14g, 15n, 16j, 17d, 18a, 19c.

K9 had its first Fun Day at Aj's Bar in La Marina on Sunday.It started at 3p.m. with Tony Lincoln singing and gettingeveryone in the mood, the atmosphere was electric, peoplewere dancing to the music. John C followed with some goodsongs, during the interval, there was a fun bingo quiz with the

prize being a breakfast for two on behalf of Aj's. The secondhalf of the entertainment started off with Alan Swoffer (JohnLennon Tribute) everyone was singing along with him, andfinally Ronnie Solo, the actual day ended at 9p.m.

K9 would like to say a big thank you to all the acts, and allthe K9 helpers that all gave their time for free. and all thecompanies that donated items for the raffle, food for the BBQetc. K9 raised approximately 510 euros. All monies raised willgo to the welfare and upkeep of the animals.


Help! Am I selfish?Dear Tia MariaI HAVE had a really big fall-out with my best friend; wehave been best mates for thelast 20 years. She has neverforgiven me for coming to livein Spain, she said I was self-ish and was only thinkingabout myself. Well the truth isI was really thinking aboutmy family and what a betterlife style we could have here.I have asked her to comeand stay but she won’t. Whatcan I do?

A FRIEND IN NEED!

Hi thereThe best thing you can

do is give your friend awhile to let her cool downand then get in touch withher maybe by email.

If this friendship isimportant to you, youcould think about emailingher every week for month,if she does not respond,think about leaving it up toher to get in touch.

Putting your family firstdoes not make you selfish.Sometimes we accuse peo-ple of being the things we

really don’t like about our-selves, is it possible thatthis the case here do youthink?

I hope this helpsTia Maria

Spain bores meDear Tia MariaI FEEL like I have lost alldrive in my life, I love living inSpain but to be honest I ambored. I don’t find that any-thing motivates me and that Iam becoming a grumpy oldman to be honest. I used to

love walking, but since I lostmy dog I can’t be bothered.Have you any suggestion tohelp? Thanks.

DAVE.Dear Dave I don’t know about you

but I don’t think the weath-er is helping much thisyear.

Sometimes if the weath-er is dull, unsettled or rainyfor a long time, we seem toget lethargic and really notbothered about much.Have a look in the classi-

fied ads, usually there areall sorts of walking clubsabout in all areas, maybeyou would enjoy a groupwalk?

If you are looking for acompanion to walk with,there are plenty of charitiesthat would love you to helpwith dog walking.

Try Amigo Mio - this isthe latest one I have seenlooking for help. It’s nearOrihuela. I hope these sug-gestions work.

Tia Maria

A BIG THANK-YOU FROM K9


WHAT’S ON THE TELLY..?

Monday, June 20th, 9:00pm to 9:30pmBBC 1 Another visit to the residents of Albert Square, for a regular dose of drama, excite-ment and tears.

The Kennedys

Friday, June 17th, 10:00pm to 10:45pm BBC 2 Greg Kinnear and Katie Holmes star as President John F Kennedy and his wife,Jackie, in Stephen Kronish's compelling drama series, charting the triumph and thetragedy of the first couple. On the eve of the 1960 presidential election, John FKennedy is poised to become the youngest man ever elected to office. While he anda heavily pregnant Jackie are forefront in the media spotlight, behind the scenesKennedy family patriarch Joseph P Kennedy Sr works furiously to ensure his son'svictory over Richard Nixon.

EastEnders

Tuesday, June 21st, 10:00pm to 11:00pm Channel 4 Fairy Jobmother Hayley Taylor is back, helping to get Britain's unemployed back towork. With the biggest benefits shake-up since the 1940s, the government are bring-ing in tough new measures to make sure all those who can work do work. But justhow easy will it be to take people who've become reliant on benefits, and preparethem for the world of work?

The Fairy Jobmother

Popstar to Operastar

Sunday, June 19th, 9:00pm to 10:00pm ITV1 Series in which eight chart-topping singers attempt to perform well-known operasongs accompanied by a full live orchestra.

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00:35 This Week01:25 Can You Trust Your Bank? -Panorama01:55 Antiques Roadshow02:55 Britain's Next Big Thing03:55 Love Me, Love My Face04:55 Our World05:00 BBC News05:30 HARDtalk06:00 BBC News06:30 World Business Report06:45 BBC News07:00 Breakfast10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow11:00 Homes Under the Hammer12:00 Real Rescues12:45 Cash in the Attic13:15 Bargain Hunt14:00 BBC News; Weather14:30 Regional News and Weather14:45 Royal Ascot16:20 BBC News; Weather;Regional News16:25 Copycats17:05 Remote Control Star17:30 Fee Fi Fo Yum18:00 Newsround18:15 Weakest Link19:00 BBC News19:30 Regional News Programmes20:00 The One Show21:00 EastEnders21:30 A Question of Sport22:00 My Family22:30 Miranda23:00 BBC News23:25 Regional News and Weather23:35 The Graham Norton Show

BBC2

00:20 The Royal Academy SummerExhibition 2011 - A Culture ShowSpecial01:20 BBC News01:30 HARDtalk02:00 BBC News02:30 ABC World News with DianeSawyer03:00 BBC News03:30 HARDtalk04:00 BBC News04:30 Our World

04:55 Close07:00 Wibbly Pig07:10 Dip Dap07:15 Pinky Dinky Doo07:30 Tinga Tinga Tales07:45 Octonauts08:00 Wild Tales08:30 The Scooby-Doo Show08:30 Leon08:55 Newsround09:00 Basil and Barney's GameShow09:30 Show Me Show Me09:55 Bob the Builder: Project BuildIt10:05 The Koala Brothers10:15 Guess with Jess10:30 Nina and the Neurons: In theLab10:45 Chuggington: Badge Quest10:50 Big Cook Little Cook11:10 Little Charley Bear11:20 Zingzillas11:45 Waybuloo12:05 In the Night Garden12:35 The Pink Panther Show13:00 Daily Politics13:30 GMT with George Alagiah13:30 Coast14:00 His Girl Friday15:35 Animal 24:716:20 Royal Ascot18:15 Cash in the Celebrity Attic19:00 Eggheads19:30 Britain's Empty Homes20:00 Coast21:00 Gardeners' World22:00 The Kennedys23:30 Newsnight

00:35 The Last Word01:05 Grimefighters01:30 The Zone03:35 Maternity in Crisis: Tonight04:00 ITV Nightscreen05:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show06:30 ITV Morning News07:00 Daybreak09:30 Lorraine10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show11:30 This Morning13:30 Loose Women14:30 ITV News and Weather14:55 Meridian News and Weather15:00 60 Minute Makeover16:00 Secret Dealers16:59 Meridian Weather17:00 Midsomer Murders19:00 Meridian Tonight19:30 ITV News and Weather20:00 Emmerdale20:30 Coronation Street21:00 Love Your Garden21:30 Coronation Street22:00 Paul O'Grady: Lady GagaSpecial23:00 ITV News at Ten andWeather23:30 Meridian Tonight andWeather23:35 Maverick

00:05 The Secret Millionaire01:10 The Film Show01:40 Style the Nation02:05 The Crush03:00 The Model Agency03:55 Strange Little Girls04:15 Unreported World04:45 The Thief Catchers:Dispatches05:35 Hill Street Blues06:25 Countdown07:10 The Hoobs08:00 Freshly Squeezed08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond08:55 Frasier09:55 Friends10:25 Back to You10:55 Location, Location, Location11:55 A Place in the Sun13:00 Channel 4 News Summary13:05 Kirstie's Homemade Home14:00 Open Film Club14:05 D-Day the Sixth of June16:10 Countdown17:00 Deal or No Deal18:00 Four in a Bed18:30 Come Dine with Me19:00 The Simpsons19:30 Hollyoaks20:00 Channel 4 News20:25 4thought.tv20:30 Jamie's 30 Minute Meals21:00 Come Dine with Me22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats22:30 King Of23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man

01:10 SCXTRA01:40 SuperCasino05:00 Meals in Moments05:10 Michaela's Wild Challenge05:55 Rough Guide to Cities06:10 Wildlife SOS06:35 House Doctor07:00 Thomas & Friends07:10 The Beeps07:20 The Adventures of Bottle TopBill and His Best Friend Corky07:35 Castle Farm07:40 Igam Ogam07:50 Peppa Pig07:55 Milkshake! Bop Box08:00 Little Princess08:15 The Mr Men Show08:30 Thomas & Friends08:45 Make Way for Noddy09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots09:15 Peppa Pig09:30 Roary the Racing Car09:40 Hana's Helpline09:50 The WotWots10:00 Ben and Holly's LittleKingdom10:15 The Wright Stuff12:05 Extreme Fishing with RobsonGreen - At the Ends of the Earth13:05 Meals in Moments13:15 5 News Lunchtime13:20 Law & Order14:15 Home and Away14:45 Neighbours15:15 The Vanessa Show16:05 Chinese Food in Minutes16:20 The Wild Girl18:00 5 News at 518:30 Neighbours19:00 Home and Away19:25 OK! TV19:55 5 News at 720:00 Cricket21:00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks andTrailers21:00 5 News at 922:00 Castle23:00 Law & Order

KING OFNew series. Claudia Winkleman hosts thecomedy chat show, and is joined each weekby celebrity guests to discuss their passionsand unusual interests. In the first edition,Sarah Millican and Chris Evans debate themerits of their favourite things with a studioaudience in the hope of uncovering the gre-atest person, place or object in a variety ofcategories.

The Courier Friday TV 17th June

00:20 The National Lottery FridayNight Draws00:30 The Last Castle02:35 The One Show03:40 The Animal's Guide to Britain04:40 Two Greedy Italians05:40 Five Minutes With06:00 BBC News06:30 Our World07:00 Breakfast11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live12:35 Rachel Allen: Home Cooking13:00 BBC News; Regional Newsand Weather13:15 Bargain Hunt13:45 A Question of Sport14:15 British Olympic Dreams14:45 Live Athletics18:10 BBC News; Regional Newsand Weather18:35 Total Wipeout19:35 Kung Fu Panda21:00 The National Lottery: WhoDares Wins21:50 Casualty22:40 Lee Mack's All Star Cast23:20 BBC News; Weather23:20 National Lottery Update23:40 Michael McIntyre's ComedyRoadshow

BBC2

00:00 The Review Show00:50 The King of Comedy02:35 Glastonbury04:45 Close07:00 Wibbly Pig07:10 Dip Dap07:15 Pinky Dinky Doo07:30 Tinga Tinga Tales

07:45 Octonauts08:00 Ed and Oucho's ExcellentInventions08:30 Arthur08:55 Shaun the Sheep09:00 Little Howard's Big Question09:25 Prank Patrol Down Under09:50 Dennis and Gnasher10:00 Dick & Dom Go Wild10:30 Deadly 6011:00 Relic: Guardians of theMuseum11:30 League of Super Evil11:40 Wolverine and the X-Men12:00 Mortified12:25 OOglies12:40 MOTD Kickabout13:00 The Journey of Natty Gann14:35 Escape to the Country15:20 Royal Ascot17:45 PT 10920:00 Flog It!20:30 Dad's Army21:00 Kennedy Home Movies22:00 Have I Got a Bit More Newsfor You22:45 The Kennedys: A CultureShow Special23:45 The Kennedys

01:50 The Zone01:50 ITV News Headlines03:55 Igby Goes Down05:30 ITV Nightscreen06:30 ITV Morning News07:00 Mini CITV08:25 CITV09:25 House Gift10:25 Coronation Street12:45 This Morning: Saturday13:40 Animals Do the FunniestThings14:40 ITV News and Weather14:44 Meridian Weather14:45 On the Buses16:25 A View to a Kill18:50 Meridian News and Weather19:00 ITV News and Weather19:15 You've Been Framed! A to Z20:15 Odd One In21:00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us22:00 The Marriage Ref23:00 ITV News and Weather23:14 Meridian Weather23:15 Notting Hill

00:05 That Peter Kay Thing00:40 PhoneShop01:10 The Album Chart Show01:45 Hollyoaks Music Show02:10 My Name Is Earl02:55 The Real Housewives ofNew Jersey03:40 Ugly Betty05:10 Hill Street Blues06:00 Grudge Match06:10 Countdown06:55 Sali Mali07:00 The Treacle People07:10 The Hoobs07:35 The Film Show08:05 FIM Superbike WorldChampionship08:30 MSA British RallycrossChampionship08:55 The Morning Line09:55 Friends10:25 Hollyoaks Music Show10:55 Glee11:55 Bad Teacher: T4 MovieSpecial12:25 Friends13:00 Style the Nation14:00 The Big Bang Theory14:55 Channel 4 Racing16:50 Come Dine with Me19:30 Channel 4 News20:05 4thought.tv20:10 Mean Girls22:00 Camelot23:05 Braveheart

00:00 CSI: Miami00:55 Rough Guide to EcoEscapes01:15 SCXTRA01:45 SuperCasino05:05 Motorsport Mundial05:30 Nick's Quest05:55 Rough Guide to EcoEscapes06:10 Wildlife SOS06:35 House Doctor07:00 Peppa Pig07:05 Roary the Racing Car07:15 Fifi and the Flowertots07:25 Fireman Sam07:40 Miss Spider's Sunny PatchFriends07:50 Elmo's World08:05 Milkshake Monkey08:15 Harry and His Bucket Full ofDinosaurs08:30 Noddy in Toyland08:40 Hana's Helpline09:00 Little Princess09:20 The Adventures of Bottle TopBill and His Best Friend Corky09:35 Mist: Sheepdog Tales09:45 Rupert Bear10:00 Olivia10:15 The Mr Men Show10:30 Gerald McBoing Boing11:00 The Gadget Show Shorts11:05 How Do They Do It?11:40 Extreme Fishing with RobsonGreen - At the Ends of the Earth12:40 Objective, Burma!15:25 None but the Brave17:30 The Missing19:55 5 News Weekend20:00 Cricket21:00 NCIS22:00 CSI: NY23:00 Law & Order: Special VictimsUnit23:55 CSI: Crime SceneInvestigation

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ODD ONE IN

New series. The comedy game showreturns, with regular team-mates JasonManford and Peter Andre taking on come-dienne Jenny Eclair and stand-up JackWhitehall. They have to correctly identify theperson with an unusual skill or secret in aseries of line-ups, including a TV talent con-test winner, a karate champion, a native ofWales and an individual with a famous voice.Bradley Walsh presents.

The Courier Saturday TV 18th June

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00:25 Enemy of the State02:35 The Bottom Line03:00 BBC News03:30 On the Road With04:00 BBC News04:30 Usain Bolt: Running Man05:00 BBC News05:30 Click06:00 BBC News06:30 The Record Europe07:00 Breakfast10:00 The Andrew Marr Show11:00 The Big Questions12:00 Country Tracks12:00 Weather for the Week Ahead13:00 The Politics Show14:05 EastEnders16:00 Cash in the Celebrity Attic16:45 Escape to the Country17:45 Lifeline17:55 Songs of Praise18:30 My Family19:00 Horrible Histories withStephen Fry19:30 BBC News; Regional Newsand Weather20:00 Fake or Fortune?21:00 Countryfile22:00 Case Histories23:00 BBC News; Regional Newsand Weather23:25 Moving On

00:25 The Kennedys01:10 Evening03:00 Close07:00 Wibbly Pig07:10 Dip Dap07:15 Pinky Dinky Doo07:30 Tinga Tinga Tales07:45 Octonauts08:00 Ed and Oucho's ExcellentInventions08:30 Arthur08:55 Shaun the Sheep09:00 Gimme a Break09:30 Me and My Monsters10:00 Friday Download11:00 Something for the Weekend12:30 Flog It!13:30 Decision at Sundown14:45 Live Athletics18:30 BBC Cardiff Singer of theWorld 201121:00 125 Years of Wimbledon: YouCannot Be Serious22:00 Coast23:00 Mock the Week23:30 The Shadow Line

01:30 The Choir That Rocks02:30 The Zone04:30 In Plain Sight05:15 ITV Nightscreen06:30 ITV Morning News07:00 Mini CITV08:25 CITV09:25 May the Best House Win10:25 Dickinson's Real Deal11:25 60 Minute Makeover12:30 This Morning: Sunday13:30 Dinner Date14:25 ITV News and Weather14:34 Meridian Weather14:35 Survival: Tales from the Wild15:30 Inspector Morse17:35 Midsomer Murders19:35 Meridian News and Weather19:45 ITV News and Weather20:00 The Royal21:00 Popstar to Operastar22:00 Scott & Bailey23:00 Popstar to Operastar: TheResults23:30 ITV News and Weather23:44 Meridian Weather23:45 Bonnie and Clyde

02:25 Night Watch04:20 Bob's Burgers05:10 Hill Street Blues06:00 Wogan's Perfect Recall06:25 Countdown07:10 The Hoobs07:35 That Paralympic Show08:00 The Grid08:25 Blenheim Triathlon08:55 Style the Nation09:20 The Crush09:50 Hollyoaks12:20 Friends12:50 Wretch 32's RockCorps: YouDecide13:05 Glee14:05 The Simpsons15:00 Four in a Bed17:35 Help! My House Is FallingDown18:35 Deal or No Deal19:30 Channel 4 News19:55 4thought.tv20:00 Four Rooms21:00 The Day the Earth Stood Still23:00 Hitman

00:55 Inside Hollywood01:10 SCXTRA01:40 SuperCasino05:00 Rough Guide to Bang forYour Buck05:10 Great Scientists05:35 HouseBusters06:00 Hana's Helpline06:10 The Milkshake! Show06:35 Thomas & Friends06:45 Roary the Racing Car07:00 Peppa Pig07:05 Roary the Racing Car07:15 Fifi and the Flowertots07:25 Fireman Sam07:40 Miss Spider's Sunny PatchFriends07:50 Elmo's World08:05 Chiro08:15 Harry and His Bucket Full ofDinosaurs08:30 Noddy in Toyland08:40 Hana's Helpline09:00 Little Princess09:20 The Adventures of Bottle TopBill and His Best Friend Corky09:35 Mist: Sheepdog Tales09:45 Rupert Bear10:00 Olivia10:15 The Mr Men Show10:30 The Milkshake! Show11:00 Animal Rescue Squad11:20 Police Interceptors12:20 The Restaurant Inspector13:20 Eddie Stobart: Trucks andTrailers14:20 Ten Wanted Men15:55 Operation Crossbow18:10 Police Academy 4: Citizenson Patrol19:55 5 News Weekend20:00 Cricket21:00 Robin Hood: Prince ofThieves23:50 Secret Window

FAKE OR FORTUNE?

New series. Fiona Bruce and art expertPhilip Mould investigate the complex andcontroversial stories surrounding the originsof potentially valuable works of art fromaround the world. They begin by examining apainting they believe to be an unacknowled-ged work by Monet, and aim to persuadeluminaries from within the art world to belie-ve them.

The Courier Sunday TV 19th June

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20th June

00:10 Andrew Marr's Megacities01:15 The Apprentice02:15 Holby City03:15 A History of Ancient Britain04:15 Newsday04:30 Asia Business Report04:45 Sport Today05:00 Newsday05:30 HARDtalk06:00 BBC News06:30 World Business Report06:45 BBC News07:00 Breakfast10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow11:00 Homes Under the Hammer12:00 Real Rescues12:45 Cash in the Attic13:15 Bargain Hunt14:00 BBC News; Weather14:30 Regional News and Weather14:45 Wimbledon 201119:00 BBC News19:30 Regional News Programmes20:00 The One Show20:30 Saints and Scroungers21:00 EastEnders21:30 Land of the Bandits:Panorama22:00 Case Histories23:00 BBC News23:25 Regional News and Weather23:35 A Question of Sport

BBC2

00:30 Disgrace02:25 BBC News02:30 Reporters03:00 Newsday03:30 Asia Business Report03:45 Sport Today04:00 Newsday04:15 The Super League Show05:00 Close07:00 Wibbly Pig07:10 Dip Dap07:15 Pinky Dinky Doo07:30 Tinga Tinga Tales

07:45 Octonauts08:00 Wild Tales08:00 Leon08:30 The Scooby-Doo Show08:55 Newsround09:00 Basil and Barney's GameShow09:30 Show Me Show Me09:55 Bob the Builder: Project BuildIt10:05 The Koala Brothers10:15 Guess with Jess10:30 Nina and the Neurons: In theLab10:45 Big Cook Little Cook11:05 Little Charley Bear11:10 Zingzillas11:35 Wimbledon Review 201012:30 Daily Politics13:00 Wimbledon 201116:25 Prank Patrol Down Under16:50 Deadly Art17:05 Escape from Scorpion Island17:30 Andy's Big Splash: Blue PeterSpecial17:55 Deadly 60 Bites18:00 Newsround18:10 Shaun the Sheep18:15 Copycats18:50 Wimbledon 201121:00 Today at Wimbledon22:00 Made In Britain23:00 James May's Things YouNeed to Know23:30 Newsnight

01:45 The Zone03:00 Motorsport UK03:50 ITV Nightscreen06:30 ITV Morning News07:00 Daybreak09:30 Lorraine10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show11:30 This Morning13:30 Loose Women14:30 ITV News and Weather14:55 Meridian News and Weather15:00 60 Minute Makeover16:00 Secret Dealers16:59 Meridian Weather17:00 Midsomer Murders18:00 Dinner Date19:00 Meridian Tonight19:30 ITV News and Weather20:00 Emmerdale20:30 Coronation Street21:00 The Dales21:30 Coronation Street22:00 Four of a Kind23:00 ITV News at Ten andWeather23:30 Meridian Tonight andWeather23:35 Lethal Weapon 3

00:45 Stand Up for the Week01:35 Father Ray Comes Out02:00 Dance for Eternity02:15 The Private Lives of Pompeii03:35 Secret History: The SpanishArmada04:35 Ancient Egyptians05:30 Men of Iron06:25 Countdown07:10 Sali Mali07:15 The Hoobs08:05 Freshly Squeezed08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond09:00 Frasier10:00 Friends10:30 Back to You10:55 Location, Location, Location11:55 A Place in the Sun13:00 Channel 4 News Summary13:05 Superscrimpers13:35 River Cottage Bites13:50 The Drum15:40 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard16:10 Countdown17:00 Deal or No Deal18:00 Four in a Bed18:30 Come Dine with Me19:00 The Simpsons19:30 Hollyoaks20:00 Channel 4 News20:55 4thought.tv21:00 Conservation's Dirty Secrets 22:00 Embarrassing Fat Bodies23:00 She's the Man

01:40 Forensic Files02:10 SuperCasino05:00 Meals in Moments05:10 Great Artists05:35 Nick's Quest06:00 Hana's Helpline06:10 The Milkshake! Show06:35 Thomas & Friends06:45 Roary the Racing Car07:00 Thomas & Friends07:10 The Beeps07:20 The Adventures of Bottle TopBill and His Best Friend Corky07:35 Castle Farm07:40 Igam Ogam07:50 Peppa Pig07:55 Milkshake! Bop Box08:00 Little Princess08:15 The Mr Men Show08:30 Thomas & Friends08:45 Make Way for Noddy08:55 Milkshake Challenges09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots09:15 Peppa Pig09:30 Roary the Racing Car09:40 Hana's Helpline09:50 The WotWots10:00 Ben and Holly's LittleKingdom10:15 The Wright Stuff12:05 Extreme Fishing with RobsonGreen - At the Ends of the Earth13:05 Meals in Moments13:15 5 News Lunchtime13:20 Law & Order14:15 Home and Away14:45 Neighbours15:15 The Vanessa Show16:05 Home Fires Burning18:00 5 News at 518:30 Neighbours19:00 Home and Away19:25 OK! TV19:55 5 News at 720:00 Cricket20:00 5 News Update21:00 Police Interceptors22:00 The Restaurant Inspector23:00 Lakeview Terrace

MADE IN BRITAIN

New series. Evan Davis examines howBritain pays its way in the world, and whe-ther it was wrong to let so many manufactu-ring industries go abroad. In the first episo-de, he tries out a revolutionary military jetand one of the world's fastest supercars, anddiscovers that Britain still makes much to beproud of, thanks partly to new methods andmoney from overseas.

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00:05 In with the Flynns00:35 The Graham Norton Show01:25 Wonders of the Universe02:25 Luther03:25 Inside the Human Body04:25 Newsday04:30 Asia Business Report04:45 Sport Today05:00 Newsday05:30 HARDtalk06:00 BBC News06:30 World Business Report06:45 BBC News07:00 Breakfast10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow11:00 Homes Under the Hammer12:00 Real Rescues12:45 Cash in the Attic13:15 Bargain Hunt14:00 BBC News; Weather14:30 Regional News and Weather14:45 Wimbledon 201119:00 BBC News19:30 Regional News Programmes20:00 The One Show20:30 EastEnders21:00 Holby City22:00 Luther23:00 BBC News23:25 Regional News and Weather23:35 Abused: Breaking the Silence

BBC2

00:20 Kennedy Home Movies01:15 The Tudors02:10 Newsday02:30 Asia Business Report02:45 Sport Today03:00 Newsday03:30 Asia Business Report03:45 Sport Today04:00 Newsday04:25 Close07:00 Wibbly Pig07:10 Dip Dap

07:15 Pinky Dinky Doo07:30 Tinga Tinga Tales07:45 Octonauts08:00 Wild Tales08:30 The Scooby-Doo Show08:55 Newsround09:00 Basil and Barney's GameShow09:30 Show Me Show Me09:55 Bob the Builder: Project BuildIt10:05 The Koala Brothers10:15 Guess with Jess10:30 Nina and the Neurons: In theLab10:45 Big Cook Little Cook11:05 Zingzillas11:30 Yesterday at Wimbledon12:30 Daily Politics13:00 Wimbledon 201116:25 Prank Patrol Down Under16:50 Deadly Art17:05 Escape from Scorpion Island17:30 Andy's Greatest Hits: BluePeter Special17:55 Shaun the Sheep18:00 Newsround18:10 Deadly 60 Bites18:15 Copycats18:50 Wimbledon 201121:00 Today at Wimbledon22:00 Three Men Go to Venice23:00 Lead Balloon23:30 Newsnight

01:45 The Zone03:50 Nightwatch with Steve Scott04:40 ITV Nightscreen05:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show06:30 ITV Morning News07:00 Daybreak09:30 Lorraine10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show11:30 This Morning13:30 Loose Women14:30 ITV News and Weather14:55 Meridian News and Weather15:00 60 Minute Makeover16:00 Secret Dealers16:59 Meridian Weather17:00 Midsomer Murders18:00 Dinner Date19:00 Meridian Tonight19:30 ITV News and Weather20:00 Emmerdale20:30 Animal Kingdom21:00 Countrywise22:00 Baby Hospital23:00 ITV News at Ten andWeather23:30 Meridian Tonight andWeather23:35 Inside I'm Dancing

01:05 Biffy Clyro: Live at Wembley01:35 Poker02:35 24 Hours in A&E03:30 Embarrassing Bodies: Livefrom the Clinic04:25 Bob's Burgers04:50 Hill Street Blues05:35 Machines Time Forgot06:30 Wogan's Perfect Recall06:55 Sali Mali07:00 The Treacle People07:10 The Hoobs08:00 Freshly Squeezed08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond08:55 Frasier09:55 Friends10:25 Back to You10:55 Location, Location, Location11:55 A Place in the Sun13:00 Channel 4 News Summary13:05 Superscrimpers13:35 River Cottage Bites13:55 The Four Feathers16:10 Countdown17:00 Deal or No Deal18:00 Four in a Bed18:30 Come Dine with Me19:00 The Simpsons19:30 Hollyoaks20:00 Channel 4 News20:55 4thought.tv21:00 Four Rooms22:00 The Fairy Jobmother23:00 Jamie's Food Revolution HitsHollywood

01:15 UFC 81: Main Event02:15 SuperCasino05:00 Meals in Moments05:10 Michaela's Wild Challenge05:55 Rough Guide to WeekendBreaks06:10 Wildlife SOS06:35 House Doctor07:00 Thomas & Friends07:10 The Beeps07:20 The Adventures of Bottle TopBill and His Best Friend Corky07:35 Castle Farm07:40 Igam Ogam07:50 Peppa Pig07:55 Milkshake! Bop Box08:00 Little Princess08:15 The Mr Men Show08:30 Thomas & Friends08:45 Make Way for Noddy09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots09:15 Peppa Pig09:30 Roary the Racing Car09:40 Hana's Helpline09:50 The WotWots10:00 Ben and Holly's LittleKingdom10:15 The Wright Stuff12:05 Extreme Fishing with RobsonGreen - At the Ends of the Earth13:05 Meals in Moments13:15 5 News Lunchtime13:20 Law & Order14:15 Home and Away14:45 Neighbours15:15 The Vanessa Show16:05 Storm Chasers18:00 5 News at 518:30 Neighbours19:00 Home and Away19:25 OK! TV20:00 5 News at 720:30 How Do They Do It?21:00 Submarine School22:00 CSI: Crime SceneInvestigation23:00 CSI: Crime SceneInvestigation

SUBMARINESCHOOL

New series. Documentary following five sub-mariners as they undergo a gruelling trainingscheme, nicknamed `the Perisher', in prepa-ration to become nuclear sub commanders.They begin by proving they can make use ofa periscope to escape being captured by anenemy frigate, before practicing the art ofloading and unloading specialist covert tro-ops in the confined space of the vessel'shull.

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00:25 The Scheme01:20 The Animal's Guide to Britain02:20 The Country House Revealed03:20 Fake Britain04:05 Great British RailwayJourneys04:35 Asia Business Report04:45 Sport Today05:00 Newsday05:30 HARDtalk06:00 BBC News06:30 World Business Report07:00 Breakfast10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow11:00 Homes Under the Hammer12:00 Real Rescues12:45 Cash in the Attic13:15 Wimbledon 201114:00 BBC News; Weather14:30 Regional News and Weather14:45 Wimbledon 201119:00 BBC News19:30 Regional News Programmes20:00 The One Show20:30 Waterloo Road21:30 In with the Flynns22:00 The Apprentice23:00 BBC News23:25 Regional News and Weather23:35 The National LotteryWednesday Night Draws23:45 Not Going Out

BBC2

00:20 Coast01:20 The Tudors02:15 Newsday02:30 Asia Business Report02:45 Sport Today03:00 Newsday03:30 Asia Business Report03:45 Sport Today04:00 Newsday04:30 Asia Business Report04:35 Close07:00 Wibbly Pig

07:10 Dip Dap07:15 Pinky Dinky Doo07:30 Tinga Tinga Tales07:45 Octonauts08:00 Wild Tales08:30 The Scooby-Doo Show08:55 Newsround09:00 Basil and Barney's GameShow09:30 Show Me Show Me09:55 Bob the Builder: Project BuildIt10:05 The Koala Brothers10:15 Guess with Jess10:30 Nina and the Neurons: In theLab10:45 Big Cook Little Cook11:05 Zingzillas11:30 Yesterday at Wimbledon12:30 Daily Politics14:00 Wimbledon 201116:25 Prank Patrol Down Under16:50 Deadly Art17:05 Escape from Scorpion Island17:30 Little Howard's Big Question17:55 Deadly 60 Bites18:00 Newsround18:10 Shaun the Sheep18:15 Copycats18:50 Wimbledon 201121:00 Today at Wimbledon22:00 Afghanistan: War withoutEnd?23:00 The Apprentice: You're Fired!23:30 Newsnight

01:30 The Zone03:30 Crossing Jordan04:20 ITV Nightscreen06:30 ITV Morning News07:00 Daybreak09:30 Lorraine10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show11:30 This Morning13:30 Loose Women14:30 ITV News and Weather14:55 Meridian News and Weather15:00 60 Minute Makeover16:00 Secret Dealers16:59 Meridian Weather17:00 Midsomer Murders18:00 Dinner Date19:00 Meridian Tonight19:30 ITV News and Weather20:00 Emmerdale20:30 Poms in Paradise21:00 Lewis23:00 ITV News at Ten andWeather23:30 Meridian Tonight23:35 The Kids Are Alright

00:05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man01:05 European Poker Tour02:10 FIM Superbike WorldChampionship02:35 MSA British RallycrossChampionship03:05 The Grid03:30 KOTV Boxing Weekly03:55 Blenheim Triathlon04:25 Catching the Impossible05:15 Demolition Day06:10 Man on Earth07:10 The Hoobs08:00 Freshly Squeezed08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond08:55 Frasier09:55 Friends10:25 Back to You10:50 Location, Location, Location11:55 A Place in the Sun13:00 Channel 4 News Summary13:05 Kirstie's Homemade Home14:05 The Thief of Bagdad16:10 Countdown17:00 Deal or No Deal18:00 Four in a Bed18:30 Come Dine with Me19:00 The Simpsons19:30 Hollyoaks20:00 Channel 4 News20:55 4thought.tv21:00 Embarrassing Bodies: Livefrom the Clinic22:00 24 Hours in A&E23:00 Desperate Housewives

00:25 CSI: Crime SceneInvestigation02:15 SuperCasino05:00 Meals in Moments05:10 Michaela's Wild Challenge05:55 Rough Guide to Islands06:10 Wildlife SOS06:35 House Doctor07:00 Thomas & Friends07:10 The Beeps07:20 The Adventures of Bottle TopBill and His Best Friend Corky07:35 Castle Farm07:40 Igam Ogam07:50 Peppa Pig07:55 Milkshake! Bop Box08:00 Little Princess08:15 The Mr Men Show08:30 Thomas & Friends08:45 Make Way for Noddy08:55 Milkshake Challenges09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots09:10 Mio Mao09:15 Peppa Pig09:30 Roary the Racing Car09:40 Hana's Helpline09:50 The WotWots10:00 Ben and Holly's LittleKingdom10:15 The Wright Stuff12:05 Extreme Fishing with RobsonGreen - At the Ends of the Earth13:05 Meals in Moments13:15 5 News Lunchtime13:20 Law & Order14:15 Home and Away14:45 Neighbours15:15 The Vanessa Show16:05 Inside Hollywood16:10 Trial by Fire18:00 5 News at 518:30 Neighbours19:00 Home and Away19:25 OK! TV20:00 5 News at 720:30 Pawn Stars20:30 5 News Update21:00 Submarine School22:00 NCIS23:00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent

LEWIS

Hathaway and Lewis investigate the death ofa maintenance engineer found shot in thehead in the basement of the BodleianLibrary. A search of the man's house revealsa stash of valuable volumes and a connec-tion to the local Gamblers Anonymousgroup, and the detectives go on to expose ascam involving two Oxford academics.Drama,with Kevin Whately and LaurenceFox.

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23rd June

00:15 Extreme Measures02:10 See Hear02:40 Country Tracks03:35 Saints and Scroungers04:05 Great British RailwayJourneys04:35 Asia Business Report04:45 Sport Today05:00 Newsday05:30 Panorama06:00 BBC News06:30 World Business Report06:45 BBC News07:00 Breakfast10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow11:00 Homes Under the Hammer12:00 Real Rescues12:45 Cash in the Attic13:15 Bargain Hunt14:00 BBC News; Weather14:30 Regional News and Weather14:45 Wimbledon 201119:00 BBC News19:30 Regional News Programmes20:00 The One Show20:30 EastEnders21:00 Planet of the Apemen: Battlefor Earth22:00 Traffic Cops23:00 BBC News23:25 Regional News and Weather23:35 Question Time

BBC2

00:20 Three Men Go to Venice01:20 The Tudors02:15 BBC News02:30 ABC World News with DianeSawyer03:00 BBC News03:30 HARDtalk04:00 BBC News04:30 Click04:35 Close07:00 Wibbly Pig

07:10 Dip Dap07:15 Pinky Dinky Doo07:30 Tinga Tinga Tales07:45 Octonauts07:55 Extreme Animals08:30 The Scooby-Doo Show08:55 Newsround09:00 Basil and Barney's GameShow09:30 Show Me Show Me09:55 Bob the Builder: Project BuildIt10:05 The Koala Brothers10:15 Guess with Jess10:30 Nina and the Neurons: In theLab10:45 Big Cook Little Cook11:05 Zingzillas11:30 Yesterday at Wimbledon12:30 Daily Politics13:00 Wimbledon 201116:25 Prank Patrol Down Under16:50 Deadly Art17:05 Escape from Scorpion Island17:30 Horrible Histories18:00 Newsround18:05 Copycats18:40 Deadly 60 Bites18:50 Wimbledon 201121:00 Today at Wimbledon22:00 History Cold Case23:00 Mock the Week23:30 Newsnight

00:35 Baby Hospital01:30 The Zone03:35 True Crime05:40 ITV Nightscreen06:30 ITV Morning News07:00 Daybreak09:30 Lorraine10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show11:30 This Morning13:30 Loose Women14:30 ITV News and Weather14:55 Meridian News and Weather15:00 60 Minute Makeover16:00 Secret Dealers16:59 Meridian Weather17:00 Midsomer Murders18:00 Dinner Date19:00 Meridian Tonight19:30 ITV News and Weather20:00 Emmerdale20:30 No More Heroes Anymore?:Tonight21:00 Emmerdale21:30 Coronation Street22:00 The Choir That Rocks23:00 ITV News at Ten23:30 Meridian Tonight andWeather23:35 Piers Morgan's Life Stories:Simon Cowell

00:05 8 Out of 10 Cats00:50 Live from Abbey Road01:40 The Album Chart Show:Spotlight01:55 4Play: Foster the People02:10 4Music Favourites: AvrilLavigne02:35 My First Mister04:30 Conservation's Dirty Secrets:Dispatches05:25 Hill Street Blues06:20 Countdown07:05 Sali Mali07:10 The Hoobs08:00 Freshly Squeezed08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond08:55 Frasier09:55 Friends10:25 Back to You10:55 Location, Location, Location11:55 A Place in the Sun13:00 Channel 4 News Summary13:05 Kirstie's Homemade Home14:05 Jungle Book16:10 Countdown17:00 Deal or No Deal18:00 Four in a Bed18:30 Come Dine with Me19:00 The Simpsons19:30 Hollyoaks20:00 Channel 4 News20:55 4thought.tv21:00 Help! My House Is FallingDown22:00 Born to Be Different23:00 The Sex Researchers

00:00 Law & Order: Special VictimsUnit00:55 Poker: Aussie Millions01:55 SuperCasino05:00 Meals in Moments05:10 Michaela's Wild Challenge05:55 Rough Guide to Adventures06:10 Wildlife SOS06:35 House Doctor07:00 Thomas & Friends07:10 The Beeps07:20 The Adventures of Bottle TopBill and His Best Friend Corky07:35 Castle Farm07:40 Igam Ogam07:50 Peppa Pig07:55 Milkshake! Bop Box08:00 Little Princess08:15 The Mr Men Show08:30 Thomas & Friends08:45 Make Way for Noddy09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots09:15 Peppa Pig09:30 Roary the Racing Car09:40 Hana's Helpline09:50 The WotWots10:00 Ben and Holly's LittleKingdom10:15 The Wright Stuff12:05 Extreme Fishing with RobsonGreen - At the Ends of the Earth13:05 Meals in Moments13:15 5 News Lunchtime13:20 Law & Order14:15 Home and Away14:45 Neighbours15:15 The Vanessa Show16:05 Inside Hollywood16:15 First Shot: the President IsDown18:00 5 News at 518:30 Neighbours19:00 Home and Away19:25 OK! TV20:00 5 News at 720:30 World's Most ExtremeAirports22:00 Walking the Amazon23:00 Timecop

HISTORY COLDCASE

New series. The work of Professor SueBlack, Dr Xanthe Mallett and ProfessorCaroline Wilkinson, who use carbon dating,bone chemical analysis and facial recons-truction to find out more about Britain's past.They begin by investigating the remains of17 people discovered in a dry well shaft inNorwich. Thought to date from the early1200s, they suspect this is a case of medie-val murder.

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SPORT ON THE BOXROYAL ASCOT

Saturday, June 18th, 3:20pm to 5:45pm BBC 2

Coverage of the summer showpiece in the world of

horse racing, Royal Ascot.

ATHLETICSSunday, June 19th, 2:45pm to 6:30pm BBC 2

European Team Championships,

Athletics: Euro Team Champs.

Coverage of all the latest action

from the world of Athletics.

TODAY AT WIMBLEDONMonday, June 20th, 9:00pm to 10:00pm BBC 2

John Inverdale and guests bring the main action and

stories from the All England Championships.

QUESTION OF SPORTMonday, June 20th, 11:35pm to 12:05am BBC 1

Long-running sports quiz, with members of the sporting com-

munity pitting their knowledge of sport against each other.

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From Page 48Albácar once againstepped up to the chal-lenge. His shot, equal toanything Ronaldo orMessi could muster, glidedover the seven-man wall,with keeper Jimenez amere spectator.

Valladolid, still runningwith the away goal advan-tage, appeared to have theupper hand. But the twoElche goals just before thebreak weighed heavy andafter just 12 minutes of thesecond period, a mix-upbetween Jimenez anddefender Figueras giftedthe ball to Ángel, whoseonly job was to sidefoot itinto the net.

With the comeback nowcomplete the stadiumbecame Elche´s 12th man.The visitors did have theirmoments but nothing thatthe gritty home side andtheir supporters couldn´tdeal with as the press

began to sit up and takenotice that this little Elcheside would fight to thevery end.

Now Elche had just 72hours to patch up and pre-pare for Wednesdaynight’s first-leg final atGranada.

Granada´s famous land-mark, the AlhambraPalace, took second stageto the packed NuevoCarmenes stadium. A hos-tile sea of red and whitegreeted a confident buthumble Elche, a war ofwords between managersBordalás and Fabri priorto the encounter fuellingthe embers from their lastleague encounter as Fabriopenly criticised Elche´sstyle both on and off thefield.

The game wasn´t a clas-sic and Elche did live up totheir reputation. But somegood refereeing kept thegame flowing.

Granada should or couldhave gone in front butsheer grit and determina-tion kept Elche on levelterms. As the game nearedits conclusion Granadaincreased the pace, Geijohitting a post and AbelGómez rattling the barshortly afterwards.Elche held steady as only

they know how. Then, withthe three minutes of addedtime almost up, Geijo wasmanhandled in the Elchebox and referee Zamoranopointed firmly at the spot.

With what looked likebeing the last kick of thegame, Gómez stepped upto take the penalty, but hiseffort was magnificentlyturned around the post byElche keeper Jaime.

But the drama wasn’tover. Referee Zamorano´sraised arm signalled aretake due to an infringe-ment. Gómez once againfaced the broad figure ofJaime, this time placingthe ball to the left.

But the heroic keeperread his every move,blocking the shot firmly asZamorano blew the finalwhistle.

Tomorrow (Saturday),Elche must play the game

of their lives. Any sort ofvictory in the second legwill see them entertainingthe likes of Barcelona andReal Madrid in the leaguenext season.

The tears, heartache andfinancial problems are setto become history.Nothing more than a winwill suffice - and 38.000will say ‘I was therewhen…’

TO BARCA AND MADHERE WE GOHERE WE GO!HERE WE GO!

Elche set tojoin Spain’selite...after

23 years of misery

MUSIC TO THE EARS: Angebrates his 57th minute decithe semi-final against VallaBELOW: Edu Albácar´s unpable free-kick hits the Vallanet seconds before the brea

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A SPECIAL Rugby Sevenstournament is being stagedin Elche this weekend Inmemory of tragic coachAlan Davies.

Alan, who was once jun-ior coach to ShaneWilliams along with otheryoung Welsh stars, waskilled two-and-a-half yearsago here in Spain.

He was coming over tostart a new life and pass onhis years of experience inthe rugby world to localteams. And his family arecoming over to Spain forthis special occasion.

According to Elche RFC’swebsite, the tournamentstarts at 09.00 on Saturdayand finishes at 19.00. Atleast nine teams arebooked to take part.

I will also be at the tour-namen with all of the rugbygear and shirts, which issomething he wanted to doover here as well.

Also, on Saturdayevening ITV Orihuela RFCare holding their annualend-of-season three-waytournament at the town’sfootball stadium. It kicks offat around 18.30 and localrugby fans are urged tosupport the event..

This last weekend therewere a number of Sevenstournaments around, withITV Orihuela RFC playingdown at Murcia (resultsnext week) and anotherentertaining event atAKRA.

For full details of rugby inthe area, and also for your

club shirts etc, contactGarry Holland at MoncayoMarket on Tuesdays andmost Saturdays - or callhim on 692 767 242.ITV Orihuela train onTuesdays and Thursdaysat Miguel HernandezUniversity, seniors andolder juniors from 20.30 to22.30, and younger juniorsfrom 18.15 to 20.00.So dig out those rugbyboots and come along -new players are alwayswelcome, no matter ofwhat age or skill level.For more information aboutwhat is going on in theclub, call Garry on 692 767242, and for the juniorscontact Oscar on 600 871606 (Spanish).

GARRY HOLLAND

REMAINING FIXTURES (all 20.45): Saturday, June 18

Iceland U21 v Denmark U21 Switzerland U21 v Belarus U21

Sunday June 19England U21 v Czech Republic U21

Ukraine U21 v Spain U21

SEMI FINALSWednesday, June 22

Winner A v Runner up B Winner B v Runner up A

FINALSaturday 25th June

Winner A1/B2 v Winner B1/A2

IN The Football Bible (Book of Relegations1.1) is written: ‘Thou shalt not seek todefend a one nil lead.’

Spain clearly hadn’t read this command-ment, and, although they enjoyed 60% ofthe possession, and were technically farsuperior to the rapid but crude Englishlads, they had only themselves to blamewhen Man United youngster Welbecksnatched a well-taken late equaliser.

Right from the kick-off, Barcelona mid-fielder Thiago was in control, ably backedup by experienced Bilbao central defenderJavi Martinez, and Jeffren, on the left, test-ed the English defence. But it was from acorner that Javi Martinez flicked the ballon for Ander Herrera to turn it in at the farpost, to put Spain ahead.

Fielding, in the English goal, did well tosave a deflected shot by Ander, but mostof the play was in midfield, and it wasn’tuntil the 71st minute that Milla introducedParejo for the ineffective Adrian, and withonly ten minutes left, brought on the dan-gerous Bojan for Jeffren.Swansea’s Sinclair came on for Cleverley,then, as some kind of a token, Spain intro-duced lightning Sevilla winger Capel forAnder, with five minutes to go. Three min-utes later, Walker broke down the right,passed to Welbeck, and England cameaway with an unexpected draw.

ENGLAND left themselves needing to wintheir final European Under-21Championship Group B game to avoidcrashing out of the tournament afterstumbling to a goalless draw againstUkraine.

Stuart Pearce's Young Lions failed toimprove upon Sunday's disappointing dis-play against Spain, despite playing arguablyinferior opponents at Herning's MCH Arena.

Danny Welbeck missed England's bestchance when put clean through by DanielSturridge, who also hit the crossbar, butUkraine might have won it, with FrankieFielding keeping out Roman Zozulya's lateeffort.The result meant Pearce's side could afford

nothing less than victory in Sunday's clashwith Czech Republic in order to reach thesemi-finals.

A win would have left them needing only adraw to progress and the signs looked prom-ising for the opening five minutes.

However, captain Michael Mancienne -retained despite his performance againstSpain - was then sidestepped too easily byDenys Garmash, whose 20-yard shot wasdeflected over.England could barely get into their oppo-

nents' half before surrendering the ball, whileUkraine showed just why they had gonethrough qualifying unbeaten.Pearce became increasingly irate on the

touchline, screaming at the anonymousDanny Rose to attack the Ukraine right-back.The only real moments of skill had come

from Sturridge, who finally abandoned hisright wing position in the 33rd minute topounce on a bouncing ball and unleash anunstoppable 30-yard half-volley that crashedoff the bar.England finished the first half on top, while

Sturridge drilled a fierce free-kick too closeto Kanibolotskiy just after the break.But Ukraine soon settled again and Artem

Kravets flicked Konoplyanka's corner intothe side-netting.Another moment of magic from Sturridge

almost changed that in the 54th minute, hisincredible volleyed pass sending Welbeckclean through only for the striker to blazewide.Mancienne was then allowed to carry the

ball forward and drill a shot just past the postseconds before Rodwell and Rose werehauled off for Henri Lansbury and ScottSinclair with the hour mark approaching.

Phil Jones was stepping out of defence togood effect, while Garmash forced a smartparry from Fielding midway through the half.Ukraine then threw on Zozulya for Kravets

with 20 minutes remaining.Sturridge had a shot blocked as England,

like on Sunday, committed more men for-ward late on but Ukraine knew a draw waseven more damaging for them than for theiropponents.Lansbury drilled wide from 20 yards, while

Sturridge's 30-yard blast was tipped roundthe post by Kanibolotskiy, who also kept outWelbeck's header from a corner.Mancienne was finally withdrawn a minute

from time for Fabrice Muamba beforeWelbeck had another sniff in the final minute,with Jones booked in stoppage time.

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THE FINALFRONTIER

Elche on course for La Liga – thanks to keeper’s double penalty save

far from over - and the MartinezValero stadium burst into life lastSunday evening as a magical second-leg encounter unfurled.

Only 22 minutes in and the packedhouse fell silent as Valladolid went infront. But with all except Bordalás

and his squad thinking this game wasover, they moved into overdrive.

Four minutes before the break, froma free kick 35 yards out, a magnificentEdu Albácar veering drive caughtkeeper Javi Jimenez slightly wrongfooted, the ball glancing off his right

arm into the roof of the net. The crowd were given little less than

four minutes to compose themselvesbefore Elche were awarded anotherfree kick 32 yards out, the result ofCristobál being upended.

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by DAN SMITHTHE roller-coaster ride started with thefirst-round away tie to hotly-favouredReal Valladolid last Thursday evening(June 9).

Elche’s unlikely lads were four games awayfrom fulfilling their dream of returning to the topflight of the Spanish League – after 23 years inthe wilderness.

It wasn´t vintage football at Valladolid as per-haps both teams felt there was too much atstake, some nasty tackling and referee inter-vention took things to the limit, exciting thecapacity Valladolid crowd .

Both teams created chances but it was thehome side who found the net via a Javi Guerraheader 15 minutes into the second half. Elchestepped up to the challenge but after HectorVerdes received a second yellow, managerBordalás opted for a defensive strategy andValladolid took a 1-0 lead into the second leg..

Although unbeaten at home since the begin-ning of February, the national press still por-trayed Elche as the underdogs. But this tie was

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