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As more than a month of Carnival Fever gets going in The Canary Islands, Gran Canaria's first city crowns young Giovanna Lee, as their queen of Carnival 2013, wearing the fantasy design of Willy Díaz entitled "Tears For You" (Lágrimas por ti) and sponsored by Terraza Kopa; in a world class Gala event that saw the cream of Las Palmas society wowed along with a live audience of over

4,000 people and a combined television audience in its tens of millions stretching from this the most southerly and western tip of Europe, throughout Spain and Portugal and simultaneously broadcast to several countries across the world and eventually expected to be seen by up to 100million households in more than 200 countries throughout all five continents. The actresses Lili Quintana and

Yanely Hernandez and singer David Bustamante hosted the event which was attended, among many dignitaries, by Juan Jose Cardona, the mayor of Las Palmas; Marisa Herrera, founder of Breast Cancer Charity ACCM and Miss Sanna Nevalainen of the TARA Animal Respect Association, Gran Canaria. This year's Las Palmas Carnival will continue until Sunday the 17th of February when, following

the ever popular and unique Drag Queen Gala on the Friday night, and the Grand Parade on the Saturday; the traditional 'Funeral and Burial of The Sardine' at Las Canteras Beach will mark the passing of another year's celebration of Spring Rites. This is the celebration of the year and not to be missed. Of course that is not to suggest that this will be the end to the matter, as Carnival will first

head south to Maspalomas and then to Mogán by the end of the month. By the middle of March practically every town and village in The Canary Islands will have had its own celebration of renewal and growth and an end to winter chills, in as much as we ever experience them here in our sunny little archipelago. Don't miss your chance to experience the greatest Carnival in Europe!

Inside your February edition of The Canary News, you will find a schedule of just some of the wonderful events going on around this time of year, along with information about some of the better places to go and see.

Go to our website for more detailed information as well as all the latest news and events reported daily from Gran Canaria. TheCanaryNews.com

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Are all UK Benefits available to

all expats? As a general rule of thumb, mean-tested benefits (those based on your income) cannot be “exported” from the UK to Spain. This includes ben-efits such as pension credit, income support and housing benefit.

The benefits that can be exported are usually contribu-tions-based (i.e. those based on your national insurance contributions) and include the state pension and the care component of disability al-lowance.

If you are in receipt of a UK benefit and unsure whether you should be receiving this in Spain, speak to the authori-ty which pays you the benefit. Spending time out of the UK, whether for a holiday or to live, doesn’t necessarily mean your benefits will be affected. But failing to notify your local benefit office of time spent abroad is considered an of-fence and could lead to pros-ecution, imprisonment and even the confiscation of your home and possessions.

More information on UK ben-efits in general and on which ones can and cannot be received whilst living in Spain can be found on www.gov.uk.

What are the new pension

reforms likely to bring?

What changes are occurring?UK state pension age will increase up to 65 for women by 2018 and up to 66 for both men and women by 2020.

The government has proposed to raise the State Pension age from 66 to 67 in 2026.

Under the current law State Pension age will already increase to:

• 67 between 2034 and 2036

• 68 between 2044 and 2046

To find out your expected retirement date, access the Pension Calculator on GOV.UK How do the new announce-ments on basic health care for those resident in the Ca-nary islands, but uninsured and receiving little or no income affect people, and how are they different from the rest of Spain?

The rules for accessing healthcare in Spain are set at a national level, and now fall under the INSS.

Guidance on healthcare access can be found at: http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/living-in-spain/access-health-care/healthcare/

All the above answers were provided by our partners: The Healthcare Compliance Team, based in Madrid and Alicante.

Can the British Consulate

set up a facebook page with

which we can all interact?Most Consular staff time is taken up with helping the most vulnerable and liaising with stakeholders and local authorities to ensure British nationals know where and how to access help when needed. Individually, Con-sulates do not have the re-sources to maintain their own websites or facebook pages. However The British Embassy and Consular Network in Spain does have its’ own face-book page and we encourage all British nationals to “like” it so they can receive the most up to date information as it is posted on our website (ukinspain.fco.gov.uk). This is where both British residents and visitors to Spain should look to for helpful guidance on a range of important top-ics, ranging from passports to registration requirements with local authorities.

As many Brits abroad know, finding your way round the sometimes confusing regula-tions of your host country can be nerve wracking, especially if you are away for more than just an extended holiday. Understanding what help you can expect and

what you are entitled to as a British citizen is important, especially if you are to remain legally resident. Health-care, insurance, driving, property, schooling, taxes and a myriad of other issues can affect your every day life and so figuring out what you must do and how you must do it, is imperative.We asked the consular team in Las Palmas to address just a few of the questions we have been asked. If you have questions you would like more information about, please write to us here:

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Lots of people have been asking about new announcements on medical tests for drivers- Does every British driver need to get a specific medical test? - Can they do the medical test in the UK? - Do they have to change their licence after 2 years, or just register their UK licence with the Spanish authorities? - If changing to a Spanish licence do they need to speak good Spanish? - Is this a new Spanish law or a new European law or something else? - Do they need to do it if here for less than 180 days a year?

All the consular staff in Las Palmas could tell us on this hot topic was the following: "Basic guidance on driving licence renewal in Spain can be found at: http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/living-in-spain/cars . The British Consulate is not the correct authority to offer specific information on requirements or changes to Spanish driving legislation and therefore queries should be directed to the office of the Jefatura de Trafico: Plaza de los Derechos Humanos, 2 - C.P. 35071 (Las Palmas) Tel: 928 381 818 – General information (in Spanish): 060 www.dgt.es"

So far as we understand, it has been law in Spain, since at least 2006 ,that as a resident you can only drive on an 'unregistered' foreign EU licence for up to 2 years. After that time you are sup-posed to submit to regular certificated medical tests, just like any other driver in Spain. Not doing so risks a fine of up to €200January 19th, the date that many people started talking about this , was basically just with regard to an EU directive re-enforcing this pre-existing requirement. What is confusing for some is

that you must get the medical done at a specially appointed clinic, where they will certifi-cate you as having completed the requisite tests satisfac-torily and then register your UK licence with the Spanish Trafico authorities. It is very quick and costs between €45 and €60 dependant on the clinic.We believe it is as simple as that. Though this is more of a grey area, we believe that absolutely the best course of action for anyone living here for a period of two years or more is to take the further

step of actually exchanging their UK licence for a Span-ish one, as it is potentially an offence drive on any EU licence with an address on it that is not your usual address of residence in your usual country of residence. Your usual country of residence is defined as any country in which you are domiciled for more than 183 days per year; doing so potentially invali-dates your UK licence. It is always worth getting specific advise from a legal professional , but to the best of our knowledge that's what you need to know. E.:.

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Community Mourns Well Loved ResidentThe British resident community in Playa del Inglés was united in grief at the sudden and unexpected loss of well loved and respected, local resident Loraine Hassal on New Year's Eve. Known to friends and family as Lola or Fringe, Lorraine was universally liked for her sunny disposition and truly caring nature. More than 200 mourners gathered at the Ecumenical Temple to show their respects and support her life partner Mark John-ston, who showed great strength and decorum greeting each attendee personally and with equal warmth. After Lola's send off, many of her best friends gathered at locals hub, Kim's Bar in PDI.Our thoughts are with the many she left behind.

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Can my new boyfriend live with me and my daughters?In our divorce settlement I was granted use of the apart-ment, owned by my ex-husband. My new boyfriend is now living with me and my daughters, and my ex does not like it. Can he kick me out of the flat?Your ex-husband approved the resolution of the divorce set-tlement regarding use and assignation of the family residence, which is usually granted to the parent who takes custody of any children. Living at the residence with another man should not affect your right to use the property, as agreed in the judg-ment. But this does not however prevent, your ex-husband requesting modifications, which does not necessarily mean the court would grant his desired changes.

Allegations of mistreatment of women I have seen a particular woman often mistreated by her husband. Can I report it anonymously?Yes. Any member of the public, neighbours or family members can make a denuncia or report of known mistreatment like this. You can also seek advice on the toll-free number 016, which leaves no indication on your phone billing. One of the main features of this service is the absolute respect for the privacy or anonymity of the person who made the call. It is also important that women who are violently abused are aware that there are specialists available to speak to any time and that confidentiality is assured. The phone number never appears on any bill nor should it remain recorded in the list of recent calls. Behind this service are professionals who specialize in deal-ing with gender violence, who provide the service in several languages. Furthermore these specialists also have facilities to help hearing impaired people (on 900 116 016).

They took my child away, due to my problems with addiction.The authorities took my daughter away from me on the basis of my having substance abuse problems, but now I am rehabilitated. Can I get my daughter back?Yes. If the court requests your approval for the adoption of

your daughter, you must refuse it and request recovery of your parental authority to regain custody of your child, on the basis that you have recovered from the addiction.

My mother-in-law gave money to her son.My mother-in-law contributed money to help us buy a flat. If my husband and I separate, will he own the flat?If your mother-in-law made a gift of the money, the apartment should owned by you and your partner equally, because it is a community property. If she only gifted the money to her son, expressly excluding you, then the flat could well be exclusively owned by your husband. The answer, then, depends on know-ing the basis on which the money was given. If nothing has been formally specified, then the flat should be considered as jointly owned by both spouses.

Who should pay for the installation of a new lift?My communidad want to install a lift on the first floor lobby, due to the problems in the hall. Should the ground floor residents be forced to pay for that installation? Is there any public support available for this?Yes, all proprietors of the communidad are required to contrib-ute to installations like this without any exception. There is a financial support available for homeowners, who fulfil certain requirements.

Is there confusion again over Spain's banks? If so its not really new. On one hand, the Bank of Spain said in mid-January that non-performing loans were on the increase and that more than one in nine would probably not be repaid. On the other, the central bank said at the same time that Spanish banks were less dependent on emergency funding from the European Central Bank. In December they borrowed €357bn, appreciably less than the €411bn they took last August. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is relaxed. He is "absolutely convinced that Spanish financial institutions will not require any more funds than they were given already" because they have been subject to a "complete striptease" laying bare their financial circumstances.The prime minister's optimism is shared, though perhaps with more caution, by investors. Since the beginning of the year they have been buying bank shares, lifting the value of Bankinter by a third and Banco Popular Español by a quarter. Investors are also much readier to hold Spanish bonds. Six months ago they were demanding a return of over 7% on their five-year loans to the government.

Today they are content with less than 4%.The change is symptomatic of a warmer attitude among investors towards the euro. A month ago it looked as if 2013 would turn out to be a better year for the single currency and halfway through January that is proving to be true.Since the turn of the year the euro has strengthened by about five and a half cents against the pound and by about four cents against the US dollar. It has done so mostly as a result of improved sentiment. Strange to think it was about twelve months ago when most of the world were questioning the very survival of the single currency with a full complement of member states. Today it feels reasonable to expect that singleness to continue, as a result of the determination of EU leaders and central bankers to do "whatever it

takes" to save the euro.Okay so what else is happening? Interestingly instead, it is the pound that must face the tough questions. Even though the UK economy appears to be in better shape than Euroland, investors are not satisfied. They fear a third dip into recession. They fear the downgrade of Britain's AAA credit rating that might follow that dip. They fear the anti-Europe rhetoric in Westminster and the media. And because of those fears their appetite for sterling has faded. Add to this the fear of further job losses in the Financial Services sector and the high street disappearing unemployment may still have a further negative impact upon the UK's timetable for recoverySo half the euro's performance against sterling this year is down to

improved demand for the single currency; the other half is the result of investors' disenchantment with the pound. Both attitudes could change. It would be unusual if there were not some new panic in Euroland before too many months have gone by. The UK economy might pick up speed once the cold weather has passed and people are allowed to go back to work and school.Stateside the new holiday destination of " The Fiscal Cliff" seems to

have disappeared and the republicans have provided Mr Obama a little bit longer to sort out the economy and the debt ceiling which is standing around $17trillion. Not sure how many zeros a in a trillion but its a lot. What´s the betting it could hit 20 trillion? In fairness however housing, manufacturing and employment opportunities are all moving in the right way for the citizens of the USA.The big decision if you are transferring money is timing so if you want to make more

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We saw last lesson that the ‘simple past’ is used for short, completed actions. However, it´s far from simple if the pesky verb is irregular. This means that the first part of the word is different and you have yet another

set of verb-endings to learn. In lesson 19 I gave you the all-important fui/fuimos (I went/we went) and in lesson 26 tuve and estuve (I had and I was). Here are the endings for most irregular verbs in the past simple. The order is always the same (I, you, he/she/it, we, they):

-e -iste -o imos -ieron stem changes for irregular verbs tener (to have) tuv- estar (to be) estuv- poder (to be able to) pud- poner (to put) pus- querer (to want) quis- saber (to know ) sup- traer (to bring) traj- conducir (to drive) conduj- For example:

Pus/e tu chaqueta en el dormitorio (I put your jacket in the bedroom)¿Conduj/iste aquí? (Did you drive here?)Pablo traj/o un regalo para tí (Pablo brought a present for you)No tuv/imos tiempo para verle (we didn´t have time to see him)Quis/ieron saber tu dirección (they wanted to know your address)

Two especially useful irregular verbs in the simple past are HACER (to do/make), and vENIR (to come):

HACER (did/made) VENIR (came) Yo (I) hice vine Tú (you) hiciste viniste él/ella/usted hizo vino nosotros hicimos vinimos ellos/ustedes hicieron vinieron

For example: ¿Qué hiciste para Navidad? (what did you do for Christmas?)

Unos amigos vinieron a nuestra casa (some friends came to our house)

¿Cuándo vinieron ustedes a la isla? (‘when came you to the island?’)

vinimos en 2008 (we came in 2008, pronounced ‘dos mil ocho’)

Another two you could learn together are DECIR (to tell/say) and DAR (to give):

DECIR (said/told) DAR (gave) Yo dije di Tú dijiste diste Él/ella/usted dijo dio Nosotros dijimos dimos Ellos/ustedes dijeron dieron For example: ¿Qué dijiste? (what did you say?)

Dije que me gustaría hablar mejor (I said that I´d like to speak better)

¿Qué dijo Juan? (what did Juan say, lit: what said Juan?)

Dijo que el trabajo es mio si lo quiero (he said that the job is mine if I want it)

¿Diste mi número a tu amigo? (did you give my number to your friend, lit: you gave my number…?)

No, le di solo tu email (lit: ‘him I gave only your email’)

Avoid tricky verbs

If a verb is regular, and ends in �ar or �ir, it´s the same present and past when talking about �we�. So it´s easier to say: cam-inamos (we walk/we walked) than anduvimos (from the verb andar, which is irregular in the past).

Similarly, you can avoid some of the vaguer tricky verbs in the past simple like quise (I wanted), pude (I could) or supe (I knew) by using the imperfect, or ‘long’ past which is much easier. This is the one where you just add �ía� on the end of normal –er and -ir verb stems. E.g. querer (to want): quería (I wanted), poder (to be able to): podia (I could) and saber (to know): sabía (I knew). E.g:

No sabía que vívias aquí - I didn´t know (for a long time) that you were living/lived here

No podia asistir porque estuve enfermo (I couldn’t attend because I was ill)

No quería verla otra vez (‘I no wanted to see her again’).

See lesson 27 for the lowdown on when and how to use the imperfect verb tense.

For more practice on verb endings and all Spanish grammar, see www.studyspanish.com

Resolved to speak more Spanish in 2013?

A great way to meet local people and polish up your Spanglish (or any other language) is by coming to one of our free weekly language exchange events around the island – see Facebook.com/LEGintercambio or email me for more details. If you don´t feel confident enough to hold a conversa-tion yet or need expert help, I can also provide information about Spanish tutors in your area. Finally, if you´d like the complete set of these lessons from The Canary News, or just a contents’ list, let me know. Email: [email protected]


Twitters from The Atlantic

by Barrie Mahoney

Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher & school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands as a newspaper editor. He is still enjoying life in the sun as a writer & author

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Expat Considerations

Did you make any resolutions for the New Year? I know many expats who have made a number of very determined resolutions, and I applaud their efforts in doing so. However, I do get bored with hearing about “My Diet for the New Year”, “Going to the Gym, “Learning a New Language” and all the rest. How many of these will be kept, I wonder? Worst still, resolutions have a nasty habit of making you feel even more demoralised than before they were made. Personally, I like things to be a little more flexible. I no longer ‘do’ resolutions, but instead I have ‘considerations’, which are basically areas for personal improvement that I can consider doing, forget or modify as I go along. Is it a cop out? Well, maybe, but we shall see later. Here are just a few recommended ‘considerations’ to think about, which are based on a number of e-mails that I have received from ‘Twitter’ readers last year.

Don’t try to create a mini Britland in the Costas One of the greatest frustrations for expats is failure to convert the Spanish to becoming British. They are quite happy as they are and, indeed, this is one of the reasons why you moved in the first place. Watch, listen and delight in being welcomed into a new country. Remember, the days of Empire are long gone.

Try not to be too cynical about politiciansDon’t fall into the trap of believing that all politicians,

local councillors and people in power in your new country are corrupt and don’t know what they are doing. Granted, some are, but many are ordinary people trying to do their best, and often in difficult circumstances. If in doubt, do consider the Leveson Enquiry, the UK Parliament Expenses Scandal, Jimmy Savile, Libor rate fixing, naughty banks, Hillsborough... The UK is by no means perfect, and ‘people in glasshouses...’

Don’t blame the Euro Come off it, you have had it good for too long with the strong pound and weak euro. All good things come to an end. Believe it or not, the euro and the Eurozone are here to stay, and I foresee that the euro will eventually become a stronger currency than the pound. (Letters of complaint to the European Central Bank please)

Don’t complain about the EU Like it or not, the EU is here to stay. Sadly, it is that troublesome island off France that is causing the problems, not the EU. Maybe the EU is better off without the UK? (Letters of complaint to the UK Prime Minister please)

Don’t read the Daily Mail Don’t read the Daily Mail if you wish to remain sane or do not wish to gain a distorted view of the world. If you have been reading it regularly for more than three months, it is probably far too late to fully recover, but you could consider rehab or a course of treatment with a good and patient psychologist. Needless to say, teachers, civil servants, bankers and public sector workers should never go near a copy.

Don’t moan about the fall in property prices The point of buying a property is to live in it, and not to sell it at a vastly increased price. Maybe you paid more for it than it is worth now. The bottom line is that you are very fortunate if you own

a home of your own. If you wanted a secure investment maybe you should have stuck to Premium Bonds. Get over it and just enjoy living in it.

Don’t moan about the lack of your favourite products Now, I know as much as the next man about Marmite shortages and the rest. Adopt new tastes or adopt a cunning plan, such as inviting generous guests to stay with suitcases of goodies for you.

Don’t fly the UK flag too often It is not a great idea to hoist the Union Flag on your apartment roof too often. Locals may get the wrong idea. Just imagine if the Pakistan flag was flown outside your house in Mansfield? Sorry, maybe it was...

Don’t complain about the Tv programmes We all know that foreign television is mostly reality TV and game shows. Get yourselves a satellite dish or find a crafty way of accessing the BBC on-line instead. Before long you too will be pleading to pay your UK TV licence fee.

Don’t complain about the food Sorry, but chicken and chips and pie and chips may not be readily available. Try paella and chips instead.

Don’t shoot the messenger! Some of these ‘don’ts may be a little harsh, but are true for many. Lets start the New Year on a positive note, but if you cannot, well, maybe it really is time to go home (wherever that may be). A Healthy, Happy and Peaceful 2013 to Expats everywhere!

© Barrie Mahoney


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Situated in a beautiful part of the Island, Molino de Agua offers tranquil surroundings, beautiful scenery and a vast array of different dishes to choose. Located in the moun-tain village of Fataga, you will need to leave the comfort of resort to find this amazing retreat. However, you will soon forget the 25 minute drive as you step into another world.The restaurant is well situated next to the pool area, enabling you to relax and enjoy your food, whilst the children play. I was genuinely surprised how much choice there was on the menu, and the vegetarian selection was excellent. I was accompanied to Molina by a group of friends, two of which are vegetarian, and they were also pleasantly surprised by the choice. We choose a selection of different dishes, to ensure that everyone got to experience a little taste of Canarian tapas. This included salads, potatoes, breads, cheeses, prawns and a selection of meats for the carnivores. In true Canar-ian style the bread appeared first with the Alioli and Mojo Sauce, this was delicious and obviously fresh.There is no rush at Molina, and the staff are friendly, chat-ting about the local history, and the beautiful surround-ings. As the bread begun to vanish the tapas appeared, perfect timing by the waitress, she then followed with more drinks. We noticed we were sat next to a huge chilli plant, which became part of our garnish.I always order more tapas, than needed, but this selection was so good, that everyone ate it fast, and I needed to order more. However, no one minded the extended lunch break, as there were no distractions, other than the birds, and the occasional chicken that walked past. When we finally decided that we had better get back to reality, the bill was produced, and I was shocked again, as it was incredibly good value for money. Molina remains in my opinion one of those hidden gems, which more people should take the time to explore and enjoy. You never know you may just enjoy it so much that you check in for the night to enjoy the breakfast the next day.

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Agüimes In front of the municipal swimming poolThursdays 09:00-14:00Arguineguín La Plaza Negra: Every Tuesday 08:00-14:00CC Ancora Every Thursday 08.00-14.00 TARA Second Hand & Artesan Flea Market, Plaza Negra, at the beach in Arguinegín. Every Saturday 7.30Arucas Calle Francisco Gourier: Every Saturday 08:00-14:00Gáldar General MarketPlaza de Santiago de Apostól: Every Thursday 08:00-14:00.Gáldar Collectors’ MarketGuaires, 26, Tel: 928.55.21.40IngenioEn el Ejido: First Sunday of every month 09.00-15.00Jinámar Ramblas de Jinámar (Telde): Sundays 9:00-15:00 Las Palmas RastroTerrace on top of the bus stationEvery Sunday 8.00-14.00Maspalomas Second Hand MarketCC Faro 2, Campo Internacional, MaspalomasSundays 10.00 onwardsMaspalomas Artisans’ MarketNext to Global Bus StationMelonerasMercadillo en Meloneras: Every Thurs-day 10.00-17.00MendizábalCalle de Mendizábal, Vegueta, Las PalmasThird Saturday of every monthMoyaOn top of the bus station: Every Sunday 08:00-14:00Playa del Inglés Artesan market, at Parque Europeo, (next to the Minitren). Everyday except Sunday 19.30-23.30.Puerto de MogánTraditional craft marketPlaza del Parking, Puerto de Mogán: Every Monday 09.00-14.30Puerto de Mogán General MarketEl Muelle Deportivo: Every Friday 08:00-14:00 San FernandoSan Fernando Municipal Market, Maspalomas.Every Wednesday and Saturday: 08:00-14:00 San Fernando Municipal MarketSkating ring in San FernandoEvery second Sunday 09:00-14:00San Mateo Every Saturday: 08:00-20:00 and Sundays 08:00-15:00.Santa BrígidaUnderneath the municipal park in Villa de Santa Brígida. Every Saturday 08:00-20:00 and every Sunday from 08:00-14:00Santa Catalina Mercadillo in Las Palmas de G.C.Art Gallery of Parque de Santa Catalina Every Sunday between 08.00-14.00. Santa LuciaMercadillo de Santa Lucia: Every Sunday 8.00-14.00Santa María de GuíaPlaza del Casco HistoricoEvery Tuesday and Sunday 10.00-14.00TeldePlaza de San Gregorio, by the bus stationEvery Saturday 08:00-14:00Teror Around the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del PinoEvery Sunday 08:00-14:00VallesecoMercado Municipal : Every Sunday 08.00-14.00Valsequillo Calle Isla de la Gomera : Every Sunday 08:00-14:00Vecindario Agricultural MarketRecinto Ferial. Every Monday 08:00-14:00 onLa Karpa, Avda. de las TirajanasEvery second Saturday 08.00-14.00Vecindario General MarketRecinto Ferial. Every Wednesday 08.00-14.00Vegueta, Cultural and Craftsmanship marketPlaza del Pilar Nuevo, Las Palmas de G.C.Every Sunday of every month (except July, August and Sept.) 10.00-14.00.

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PROGRAM:TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY (Maspalomas Cultural Center) 21:00 - TRADITIONAL CARNIVAL

FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY (CC Yumbo) 21:00 - OFFICIAL CARNIVAL OPENING 22:00 - "PLANET MUSICAL": Perform-ance of the municipality bands

SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY (CC Yumbo) 21:00 pm - CARNIVAL QUEEN GALA23:00 h - PLENTY "QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE"

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 17 (CC Yumbo) 17:00 - "SMALL PLANET" Kids Carnival 19:00 - CHILDREN´S QUEEN GALA

MoNDAY 18 FEBRUARY (CC Yumbo) 19:00 pm - UNIVERSE WITHOUT BAR-RIERS GALARun by local community groups

TUESDAY 19 FEBRUARY (CC Yumbo) 21:00 pm - The GALA OF THE GREAT LADYCelebrating mature citezens

WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY (CC Yumbo) 19:00 pm - SALSA WORKSHOPS 21:00 - PLANET RHYTHM GALA

THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY (CC Yumbo) 21:00 pm - DRAG QUEEN GALA23:00 - PLENTY "DRAG UNIVERSE"

FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY (Playa de Maspalomas) 12:00 h - RESCUE OF THE SARDINE!!(CC Yumbo) 21:00 pm - GALA TOURIST 23:00 - PLENTY "TOURIST PLANET"

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23 (CC Yumbo) 11:00-14:00 h - STATEMENT OF WIN-NING Fantasies 17:00 - GRAND CARNIVAL RIDE 22:00 h - GREAT PLENTY "BIG BANG MASPALOMAS"

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 24(CC Annex II, Playa del Ingles) 14:00 pm - "planet to the Sun": Carnival Day 20:00 - TESTAMENT READING 20:30 - Burial of the Sardine. FIRE-WORKS

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One of the most well-known love-sonnets of William Shakespeare, written in 1609, speaks of a love that is eternal, steadfast and unchanging. A love that time cannot undermine - though the human body succumbs to time’s power to age it and change it. A love that is not adversely affected by anything or anyone. A love that is not shaken by tempests - one which may even help guide others who perhaps are ‘lost’ on the stormy sea of life.

“Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediment”. So says the Sonnet’s first line. When pre-wedding banns are read and immediately before the service itself, the question is asked “... if anyone knows of any just impediment to this marriage, de-clare it now.” The words echoed by the priest at the end of the ceremony assert, “That which God has joined together let no man separate”. Here is a touchingly simple modern day story which I believe encapsulates the very essence of the above.

It was a busy morning in my clinic when at about 8:30am an elderly gentleman, prob-ably in his mid-80's, arrived to have some stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am.

I took his vital signs and asked him to take a seat, knowing it would be well over an hour before someone would be free to see to him. More than once I saw him looking anxiously at his watch and decided that since I was not yet attending to my next pa-tient, I would evaluate his wound myself. On examination I saw that it was well healed, so I asked one of the nurses to bring the instruments required to remove his sutures.

As I re-dressed the wound I asked if he had another doctor's appointment to attend this morning, as he was in such a big hurry. The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go quickly to the nursing home, as he did every day, to eat breakfast with his wife. I inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.

As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a little late. He replied with tears in his eyes “She no longer even knows who I am - she has not recognized me in over five years now”. I was rather incredulous and ventured, “Yet you go punctually for breakfast every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?” He smiled as he patted my hand and said, “She doesn't know who I am, but I still know who she is”.

I had to hold back my own tears as he left and I had goose bumps along both of my arms. I thought: 'That is the kind of love I want in my life. A true and lasting love which is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.

Sometimes we hear stories that have an important message for all of us. This may be one such. Because the happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have. They know, like this devoted old gen-tleman, that life isn't about how to survive the storms - but how to dance in the rain. As a writer of very much humbler reputation, nevertheless I feel I may make so bold as to join with the Bard himself as he declares in the last lines of the sonnet:“If this be error and upon me proved, I never writ, nor no man ever loved”.I pray that we each have the capacity to live this level of loving; that we are able to action the very heart of this message with those for whom we care deeply ... whilst there is still time.

Kay Owen January 2013

LOVE...WHILE THERE IS STILL TIMEThe Unexpected Farmer

Welcome to our mad world! We’re farming by experiment and laughing along the way. Come for the eggs, stay for the life lessons! Who would have ever

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Ooops I did It Again!I have a very bad habit of going out for one thing and returning with something entirely different. Now this wasn't such a huge issue when we lived in a normal house, and I would pop to the shops for butter and return with coffee. However, now I tend to pop out for, say, chilli's and return with goats! Which some might say was normal!

My husband has now got to the stage of offering to go out for what we need, in fear of what I may return with on my next trip out, however, in my defence it could have been far worse than goats. Just in case you are wondering, no, you cannot get goats in the local supermarket. I popped into see the man at the garden centre again, which does seem to be my downfall.

I needed to discuss mango's with him, and had no intention of leaving with any animals, as I entered through the doors I kept saying be strong! After the mango discussion had been had, the subject swiftly turned to animals....as it often does. As we wandered through his huge array of different animals, he offered me horses, dogs, cats, another pig, through all of which I remained strong with a firm but polite "No. Thank you."

The problem was he was heading towards the goats, this was my biggest test of strength as these small cute animals are very tempting indeed. The sensible part of me was saying no, what would I do with goats, however, milk, and cheese were popping into my head. I stood my ground for at least 10 minutes, explaining I had no money, and no where to put the goat.

Unfortunately, the garden centre man is fantastic at

bartering, and by the time I walked out of

there, I had in fact, agreed to have two goats.....if you are wondering where I suddenly got the money to pay for the goats, I swapped them for mango's of course!! This

was going to be a difficult one

to explain to the husband, oh well at

least I sold the mango's ...sort of!!

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NOT TRAINED CYCLIST ARE ABLE TO FOLLOW

THE WELL TRAINED

No 1. : Hula- Hooping€25 one off payment (Amazon.com 625g)Facts - Tones abs and thighs: one of a very few exercises which WILL target your midriff- Strengthening your core which will help improve your posture and pelvic floor- Will always put a smile to your face and, well, just lift your spirits!

- BURNS calories : 15mins = 100 calories

Tips- Always wear trainers as a dropped hoop is seriously painful on your toes!- Wear a padded top to avoid getting bruises on your hips- Be patient and positive! It might take a bit of getting used to but you’ll master it in no time.

No 2. : Guide to Jogging 5k in 6 weeks FREE

Facts- 30 mins of jogging = 400 calories - At the end of week 2 ask yourself if those wobbly bits still feel as wobbly as the first week..?!- Once settled in your own rhythm it is the perfect stress buster.

EquipmentTrainers : invest wisely in a good pair and expect to pay around €60. Many people run in trainers without the necessary support and injuries/pain are inevitable.

Concerned about the cost? A €60 pair of trainers will last you 563kilometres….no need to spell it out; you’re getting value for money!

No 3 : An online Food Diary FREE : www.myfitnesspal.com

FactsOK so we all know that to lose weight, we must burn more calories than we take in or consume fewer calories overall. But this is often easier said than done. Keeping track of what we eat, when we eat etc can be time consuming, and lets be honest a bit of a chore. Added to which

once you’ve gathered 1 week or 1 months worth of a written food diary, how can you actually quickly see where you are over (or under) consuming calories?Try using myfitnesspal.com for a week. This online food diary is easy to use, quickly analy-ses your daily food consumption and could be the tool for you.

TipSelf awareness of exactly what you are con-suming on a daily basis really will make you stop and think.

Mon. Tuesday Wed. Thursday Friday Sat 0r Sun

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Rest 20 mins jog or walk. Gentle jog if you can or a brisk walk. Your pace should be gentle enough that you could chat to someone, if you can´t slower the pace


60 mins brisk walk 20 mins run. Today´s the day we are going to start building on the current distance you can run. Whilst keeping a steady pace, jog as far as you can. If you start to feel out of breath, lower the pace and or bring to a brisk walk. As soon as you feel able, bring back to a gentle jog. Tomorrow´s a day off so try your best!

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60 mins brisk walk 30 mins run. Again we are building on how long you can run. Keep the pace steady.

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Rest 25 mins intervals. Warm-up with a 10 mins jog. Next alternate between 30 secs running as fast as you can followed by 1 min at a really gentle jog to get your breath back. Avoid walking. Repeat this 10 x. Tip : Use trees / benches etc as markers to avoid having to use a

60 mins brisk walk 30 mins run. Again we are building on how long you can run. Keep the pace steady. You´re half way through, keep going!!!

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Rest 25 mins jog. Maintain a steady pace



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Rest 25 mins jog. Maintain a steady pace



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MOONLIGHT CINEMA FEBRUARY PROGRAMMEwww.moonlightcinema.es tel: 677 270 310

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THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL: A group of retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. With all-star British cast, it’s a charming, life affirming comedy drama about life, love and new beginnings...

SKYFALL is exciting, tense, action packed and surprisingly beautiful. The perfect way to conclude 50 years of the incredible Bond legacy. Bond is back, baby.

THE INBETWEENERS: The highest grossing British comedy of last year. Simply, laugh out loud hilarious. All the boys love it, and it seems most girls do too. Even if you haven't seen the TV series, you will too.

TO ROME WITH LOVE: hilarious and light hearted comedy, very ‘Woody Allen’. With Alec Baldwin, Penelope Cruz and Woody Allen himself. A loving tribute to the great city of Rome.

FEB 7.00pm 8.30-9.00pm FEB 7.00PM 8.30-9.00pm FEB 7.00PM 8.30-9.00pm FEB 7.00PM 8.30-9.00pm

FRIDAY 1 Django To Rome with Love

8 To Rome With Love

Magic Mike 15 Salmon Fishing in Yemen

Twilight: Breaking Dawn 2

22 Horrible Bosses TheDescendants

SATURDAY 2 Annie (1982) Salmon Fishing in Yemen

9 The Hobbit What to Expect when you Are Expecting

16 Oliver Skyfall 23 The Hobbit TheInbetweeners

SUNDAY 3 Skyfall Anna Karenina 10 Anna Karenina Horrible Bosses 17 The Hobbit To Rome with Love 24 To Rome with Love Arbitrage

MONDAY 4 Crazy Stupid Love

Arbitrage 11 The Campaign My Big Fat Greek Wedding

18 Lincoln Crazy Stupid Love 25 Untouchable Django

TUESDAY 5 Untouchable Roman Holiday w. Audrey Hepburn

12 Skyfall Taken 2 19 Bridesmaids Django 26 Midnight in Paris Skyfall

WEDNESDAY 6 We Bought A Zoo

American Pie: Reunion

13 TheInbetweeners

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

20 TED – the movie Hunger Games 27 The Campaign AnnaKarenina

THURSDAY 7 TED The Movie

Wall Street II 14 Social Network Five Year Engagement

21 We Bought a Zoo Dark Knight Rises 28 The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

CRAZY STUPID LOVE: Amiddle-aged husband’s life changes dramatically when his wife asks him for a divorce. He seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a new-found friend Jacob, learningto pick up girls at bars. Distinctive and sharp romantic comedy

OLIVER: Easily one of the best musicals every made. Great songs, fantastic acting. A treat for adults and children. Superb!

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS: Woody Allen is back to his best in this charming romantic comedy. It will help you refind the romance in your soul. A delight. Starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams.

ANNA K RENINA: aspectacular adaptation of Leo To oy classic with Keira Knightley and Jude . Magnificent and entertain ng epic story of love.

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BRIDESMAIDS:Thirtysomething woman's world turned upside down when she agrees to be Maid of Honour. Critics say "10 out of 10, very, very , very funny...real feel good film".

HORRIBLE BOSSES: Hilarious film about three employees attempts to kill their bosses. Don't go getting ideas! Very, very funny. Stars Kevin Spacey and Jennifer Anniston (unusually good in this one).

ARBITRAGE: New York Times: 'absolutely cracking thriller of our times. Richard Gere in Oscar winning form'. Gripping, juicy narrative. Also starring Susan Sarandon.

TED - THE MOVIE:Very funny tale of a grown man still in love with his teddy. Hilarious, rude, crude and very original.

SALMON FISHING IN THEYEMEN: Unmissable tale of overcoming the odds! Stars Ewan McGregor as Fred Jones, a fisheries expert who is approached by Harriet (Emily Blunt) witha plan to introduce salmon into the waterways of Yemen. Very good!

WALL STREET 2: Very entertaining sequel to the classic Wall Street. A tale of the financial times we live in. Starring Michael Douglas.

THE CAMPAIGN: whenlong-term congressman commits a major public gaffe before a an upcoming election a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate. Plenty of laughs.

UNTOUCHABLE: Based on a true story, a comedy about what makes us human; a beautiful history of friendship, hardship and love. Very special, funny and uplifting.

WE BOUGHT A ZOO:Uplifting. True story of a father who moves his family to reopen a struggling zoo. Romantic, fun and moving. Starring: Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansen, lovely as ever in her least glamorous role to date

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARE EXPECTING: Romantic comedy about how individuals cope with pregnancy. Entertaining and in some parts, very funny. Stars Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez.

TAKEN 2: thrills, spills, chills and of course kills – with Liam Neeson. If you enjoyed the original Taken you will like this one too.

LINCOLN: a new American historical drama directed and produced by Steven Spielberg, starring Daniel Day-Lewis as US President Abraham Lincoln. Nominated for Oscars galore. Destined to be a classic already.

AMERICAN PIE – REUNION: The lifelong friends have come homeas adults to reminisce about—and get inspired by—the hormonal teens who launched a comedy legend. One of the best follow ons of the originalclassic.

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY: A superb fantasy adventure film, the first instalment of the Hobbit Trilogy.

DESCENDANTS: As quotedby a reporter from the 'Observer' Clooney has the same problem Clark Gable and Cary Grant had - he can't appear ordinary, humble or defenceless. In Descendants he gives his best performance to date'.

ROMAN HOLIDAY:A delicious, classic and very classy romantic comedy. With one of the best endings ever. Audrey Hepburn is peerless. Starring Gregory Peck too. A film to watch again and again.

ANNIE (1984): With songs such as Hard Knock Life, You’re never Fully Dressed and Let’s go to the Movies, ‘Annie’ is sure to put a smile on your face. An uplifting and heart-warming film for the whole family!

MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING: a charming romantic very funny comedy about a less than perfect Greek woman living in Chicago who falls in love with a non-Greek.

DJANGO UNCHAINED: is a new American epic western film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson. Oscar nominated for Best Picture.

MAGIC MIKE: The film follows Mike (Tatum) as he takes a young dancer called The Kid (Pettyfer) under his wing and schools him in the fine arts of partying, picking up women, and making easy money. Funny and very entertaining.

PLEASE CHECK FOR ANY UPDATES TO THE PROGRAMME ON www.moonlightcinema.es FILMS/TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE.

Children's Comparsas02 Feb 19:00h - Parque Santa Catalina

Body Painting Contest02 Feb 23:00h - Parque Santa Catalina

Children´s Party - Carnival at the Boroughs 2013

02 Feb 11:00h - Parque DoramasThe Canine Carnival dog show

03 Feb 12:00h - Parque Santa CatalinaThe Great Lady of Carnvial Gala

03 Feb 20:00h - Parque Santa CatalinaMurgas Contests

04 - 06 Feb 20:30h - Parque Santa CatalinaAdult Costume Competition

07 Feb 21:00h - Parque Santa CatalinaAdult Comparsas Contest

08 Feb 20:30h - Parque Santa CatalinaCarnival Night 2013

08 Feb 22:00h - PLAZA DE LA MÚSICAMurgas Contest - Final Round

09 Feb 20:00h - Parque Santa CatalinaVegueta's Carnival

09 Feb 12:00h - Vegueta (Calles Mendizábal, Pelota y Obíspo Codina)

Children´s Party Carnival at the Boroughs 2013

09 Feb 11:00h - Parque Juan Pablo II

Carnival Nights 201309 Feb 22:00h - PLAZA DE LA MÚSICA

Children's Costume10 Feb 11:00h - Parque Santa Catalina

Junior Queen10 Feb 19:00h - Parque Santa Catalina

Carnival at the Boroughs 201310 Feb 12:00h - Zona Comercial Pedro Infinito

Traditional Carnival11 Feb 20:00h - Barranco de Guiniguada

Children's Parade11 Feb 17:00h - La Isleta

Carnival Great Gala11 Feb 21:00h - Parque Santa Catalina


The Sun Carnival12 Feb 12:00h - Playa de Las Canteras

Drag Queen Pre-selection12 Feb 20:30h - Parque Santa Catalina

Integration Gala13 Feb 19:00h - Parque Santa Catalina

Carnival at the Boroughs 201313 Feb 20:00h - PASEO DE SAN JOSÉ

Carnival at the Boroughs 201314 Feb 19:00h - TRAMO COMERCIAL CARRETERA GENERAL DE TAMARACEITE


Drag Queen Gala15 Feb 21:00h - Parque Santa Catalina


Gran Cabalgata (BIG PARADE)16 Feb 17:00h - León y Castillo - Plaza de la Feria > Manuel Becerra

Carnival Nightsl 201316 Feb 22:00h - PLAZA DE LA MÚSICA

Sardine's Funeral17 Feb 19:00h - León y Castillo - Plaza de la Feria > Playa de Las Canteras


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PLAYA DEL INGLÉS, 2ND BEACHLINE

40m²-large studio with separate kitchen and balcony with noon-sun. Complex with pool next to the beach. Low communityfees.

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CAMPo INTERNACIoNAL-MASPALoMAS. Magnificent

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Excellent bright groundfloor corner-bungalow with one

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SAN MATEo, 1.800 sqm. Finca with fruit trees, and with well kept 2 bedroom-bungalow. 115.000,- €

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SAN FERNANDo, Spacious family house, 240 sqm. living area, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large

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...On the subject of Brits and cars, an interesting new business has just opened up close to Arinaga on the sout east of the island, aiming to provide specialist, bespoke services for owners of classic cars and motorcycles. Londoner Barry Staniford has a passionate love for engines and an unstoppable urge to nurture the best from them, expressed through more than 30 years working with everything from racing bikes to classic Jags. For anyone who has indulged in a shiney, well crafted, road chomping joy dispenser, vehicular in nature, this new venture will be an attractive prospect, as there are not many British mechanics about, let alone any with this man's credentials.

Barrys Classic Cars and Motorcycles, are, according to their website, a small team of British and German mechanics, with many years experience of classic British, European, and American vehicles. Not only are classic vehicles their business, they say, they are a passion. They pride themselves on caring for vehicles as if they were their own. What's more they are happy to give help and advice on all matters relating to classic vehicles.

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