Jack Montgomery, Author at TENERIFE MAGAZINE

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English Movie on Tenerife, Paul

Posted on August 12, 2011August 25, 2011
byJack Montgomery

Two Sci-Fi geeks, Graeme (Simon Pegg) and Clive (Nick Frost) are on the trip of a lifetime (Comic-Con and then a road trip through America’s famous alien spotting sites) when they pick up Paul; a hitch-hiker with a difference. He’s a foul mouthed version of ET…

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Third World Island & European Police and Firemen’s Games in Tenerife News of the Week

If we criticise more than we praise in our Tenerife news of the week round-up it’s because of situations such as the following. Tenerife’s jewel in the crown beach of Las Teresitas has had an unsightly blemish on its face for the past few years….

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A Local Hero & a Dying Star in Tenerife News of the Week

Posted on August 2, 2011August 25, 2011
byJack Montgomery

Not many people will have heard of Eugenio Maldonado Villaluenga who died last week. However, the 27 passengers and crew of a DC-3 flying from Los Rodeos airport to La Palma in September 1966 won’t need reminding of his name…

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Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Posted on July 29, 2011August 25, 2011
byJack Montgomery

This is it, the boy wizard unsheathes his wand for the very last time. Harry and gang turn bank robbers to find another piece of Lord Voldemort’s soul…

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No Nelson & No Nudity in Tenerife News of the Week

Posted on July 26, 2011August 25, 2011
byJack Montgomery

A survey commissioned by the Tenerife Government revealed that there are an estimated 3 million less car journeys a year due to the existence of the tram in…

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Where on Tenerife is this? Photo Challenge #7 2011

A photo of a bench would normally seem an odd choice and difficult to place. However, maybe not when the bench in question looks as ornate as this one…

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From Dusk Till Dawn & Where’s Harry? in Tenerife News of the Week

Posted on July 19, 2011August 25, 2011
byJack Montgomery

Summer in Tenerife’s capital is really set to sizzle with news that the council have relaxed the opening hours for bars and open-air terraces in parts of the city. The extended opening hours relate to establishments within the area that includes…

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Crooks with Super Powers & Gaddafi wants the Canary Islands in Tenerife News of the Week

Posted on July 12, 2011June 27, 2017
byJack Montgomery

Well that’s the plan if Mark Millar, the creator of the cult superhero flick Kick Ass, has his way according to the Scottish Daily Record. The movie, called Supercrooks, a cross between Oceans 11 and X-Men…

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Cars 2

Posted on July 8, 2011June 27, 2017
byJack Montgomery

Hot rod Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is talked into taking part in the World Grand Prix in Britain, Japan and Italy by his tow truck Mater (Larry The Cable Guy). As well as trying to win the races, the red speedster becomes embroiled in the world of espionage when he’s mistaken for an American spy.

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No English Radio Stations & New Ferry Route in Tenerife News of the Week

Posted on June 28, 2011June 28, 2011
byJack Montgomery

This week the Spanish Government decided to end the temporary reduction regarding speed limits on the country’s motorways. A reduced 110 km/h limit was introduced in March in an attempt to save fuel costs caused by unrest and rising oil prices in the Middle East.

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