English Time Adeje Highlights

Clio talks to Delphine Colard, deputy spokesperson for the European Parliament, on why voting is so important in this year's EU elections next month. Remember, if you are a citizen of a EU state living in Spain and on the electoral census you have a vote and a voice. More on the EU elections and why they matter here: https://elections.europa.eu/en/why-vote/

Andrew Hesselden is director of the 180 days in Spain campaign, and here he speaks to Clio O'Flynn on English Time about the campaign, why he thinks Brits need a fairer shake, and how Spain can make life easier for their top visitors....

Clio speaks to Canary Green's John Beckley on how the islands are realising the reality of climate change, what we can do, what businesses can do, and what about Green Washing?

Clio speaks to Nella and Lisa both national representatives with Think Pink Europe, who where in Tenerife as part of the annual conference of the group, and for the Walk for Life

British consul Charmaine Arbouin talks to Clio O'Flynn in the first English Time of the season - today, April 15th, 1pm, Radio Sur Adeje

In today's mixed bag Janet and Clio talk about the back to school moves this week, but spend some time too trying to make sense of the latest Brexit twists and turns. Covid is also on the agenda - of course it is - but they finish with news of a Mars rover on Teide and a Spanish Nº1, Adeje-style

Brexit is back - today we (Janet and Clio) look at the latest rumblings from Britain, and how they might affect UK residents in Spain, or not. Would selling Tenerife as a continuing safe(r) destination work? And we're in for another heatwave - no forest fires please.

With infections still on the rise, Janet and Clio look to the new restrictions brought in last weekend by the Canarian govt and ask why those numbers are still rising - and ask that everyone, whether they believe the official science or not, to wear the mask outside and at work. Also take a look at school opening dates and hours and even have time for a weather report!

In today's podcast Janet and Clio talk about getting your TIE, the fate of the Irish EU Commissioner for Trade, how it is really hot hot hot, why it is just as well as couple of weekend events have been suspended - they almost avoid talking about Covid and masks too...have a listen

Janet and Clio look to La Palma and La Gomera to see if the forest fires are under control, and outline the factors that can lead to these fires spreading fast in the islands. What hope for the winter season with the rate of Covid-19 infections rising by about 200 a day - do people care? And how Adeje is helping those who need to apply for a (nationally funded) basic minimum wage.

IS there smoking without fire? Today we try to decipher the intention behind the Canarian Government's new smoking restrictions. We are also looking at masks, who is making the decisions and why, conspiracy theories and lockdown dates, and keeping your property safe if you do decide to take a quick break.

Today Janet and Clio try to interpret the current Canarian regulations about smoking or not smoking in public and on bar and restaurant terraces. Masks and who is making the decisions is also up for discussion, and if you have heard that there is definately a lockdown scheduled for next month, that could just be another conspiracy theory.

In Canary Cast today, August 17th, Clio and Janet go over the new rules for use of masks in the Canary Islands and Spain, the dos and don's, the conspiracy theories, the protests and more. They also give a quick resumption of why British residents in Spain need to change their ID and what that change means once 2020 is over.

Janet and Clio are joined by Karen Cochrane and we discuss the weighty matter of mental health - how is this pandemic affecting people, do we feel guilty for being well, for being employed when so many are not. Are we losing trust in governments...and lots more beside. It's recorded on zoom so the quality is perhaps not great but we hope you enjoy it

In today's English Time Canary Cast Janet and Clio take a journey through the rumour factory wearing their cynicism masks, look at weather and covid forecasts and a more sobre look at the rise in infections. They are also asking if mental health issues need more attention and if you are allowed be depressed if financially things seem to be under control?

The new Canarian Government Covid insurance for holiday makers wont' pay for your taxi from Gatwick to Preston - but hey, no harm in asking? Clio and Janet seek to wade through the confusion on this, on the wearing of masks, and more questions about the new TIE and what it might mean for Swallows and residents who may want to return to the UK for a while! A busy podcast - get listening

Janet and Clio's podcast today takes time to remember a great international statesman, John Hume, and then returns to the Canaries to look at today's Barley Moon, threshing. a possible bodega visit, and more. We are also wondering if the Canarian government will introduce new stricter measures...

Janet Anscombe and Clio O'Flynn try to find lights at the end of various Covid-19 tunnels - is there hope for the tourism industry here? Did the country try to bound into the new normality when a simple few tentative steps would have been better? There is also a very interesting and relvant interview with Sile Maguire, the Irish Ambassador to Spain.

One topic dominating the headlines - Clio and Janet are disucssing the restricitions imposed by the UK government on travel to Spain, but not the Canarias, and yet returning from these islands people will have to quarantine?? Is this logical, can the regional and national governments persuade the Johnson govt to change its mind?

Today Janet and Clio have news about the arrival of a 'patera' a wooden boat with 24 illegal immigrants on board, most likely from the west coast of Africa, and the overall issue of how the arrival of illegal immigrants with the Coronavirus is becoming a political hot potato! On the good news side lifeguard Kevin Ramos saved a bather's life in Callao Salvaje during the week - be careful people, the sea can be rough during summer too!☺️