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The TIC Newsletter -, Summer 2013 July 02, 2013 |
The Magic of Tenerife - issue #30 This is your genial webmaster John with the latest Tenerife Information Centre Newsletter!
Anyway, despite the fact that our holiday was intended primarily as a period of relaxing and doing nothing but eat, drink, read books and watch TV, I did make a note of current food and drink prices and have subsequently amended the page on my site. Most prices have just increased a little (maybe 50 centimos). The biggest change was in cigarettes. My brand, Royals, used to be just under 17 euros for 200. Now they've gone up to 22. It's still far cheaper than what you pay in the UK. For those of you who are frequent visitors to the island, you'll probably be aware of the exchange kiosks dotted all about the place. Now, I know, if you shop around, you can find the best exchange rate, but it'll usually be only a gain of something like one centimo. Generally, during our recent visit, the rate was 1.14 euros to the pound. I remember the good old days when one pound got you 1.50 euros. That's a big difference and a sign of the times, I suppose.
I made a note of them and have since posted them on the public transport page.
Alison had initially wanted a gin and tonic, but they had no tonic. What kind of bar has no tonic? Her second choice was cider, but, guess what? No cider either. We visited this bar in the early evening and were sat on the terrace as the barman began to close the place. The time? 8pm. Despite its shortcomings, though, it's still a useful place for smokers who want to enjoy a cigarette with their drink.
I have recently been contacted by someone from an independent TV production company who are currently preparing a new show for the BBC and are looking for volunteers. Here's her message: Boundless Productions are currently making a new series for the BBC called ‘Escape to the Continent’ – a format of the successful series ‘Escape to the Country’ currently on air on the BBC. This series sets out to help couples and families move from life in the UK into other parts of Europe. As part of a nationwide search we now are looking to find people who are thinking of relocating to the Canary Islands. Whatever your dream property; whether it’s a vibrant family home, a cosy rural retreat or a renovation project, we want to help guide you through your search. The new show will feature many of elements of ‘Escape to the Country’ but offer a unique and exciting look at countries and regions throughout Europe as well as properties available across a broad range of budgets. Filming will take place in the UK and abroad in September and October. If you are currently living in the UK and would like to be involved, you can do any of the following options: Visit our ‘Be on a show’ page for an application here. Or email your name, telephone number and a little bit about your move to: escapetoeurope@boundlessproductions.tv We look forward to hearing from you!
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