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LITTLE SHOP OFHORRORSOPENS UP

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WORLD CUP:FOOTBALL ISREALLY COMINGHOME

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SIR RANULPHFIENNES AND THEHAIRY SPIDERS

PARISH WALKLEGEND GIVESHIS TIPS

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Football is really coming homeIt’s almost here. The World Cupin Brazil, a more credible homeof football, gets startedtomorrow (Thursday).

In the Isle of Man, of course, we areentitled to support any team fromthe British Isles. In theory, thatmeans a choice of up to five teams.In reality it means England.

Already, for England, the World Cuphas thrown up some oddities beforeit has even started: Southamptonmanaged to reduce the number oftheir players in the squad betweenthe time Roy Hodgson named his 23and the plane touching down inBrazil. (In fairness, ManchesterUnited spent most of last seasonbattling to reduce the number oftheir players in the England team,but that was prior to the final squad

being announced.)

Meanwhile, Roy Keane haswithdrawn himself from the WorldCup for a second time. No word onwhether he’d found himself in astudio next to Mick McCarthy priorto quitting the ITV team.

Here’s a reminder of some of therules to abide by while watching theWorld Cup.

• England players do not dive orcheat. Oh no. That is left to theother teams, while England takethe moral high ground, whichcoincidentally is easily spottedfrom the early plane home.

• If the ball lands at StevenGerrard’s feet, within half a mileof the opposition’s goal, any ITVcommentator must shout his

name loudly in anticipation of apiledriver shot about to go intothe stands.

• In the unlikely event that Englandmake it through to the knock-outstage, every single newspaperand television programme will dosomething about whether thesports psychologist has doneanything specific with the teamwith regard to penalty shoot outs.

• Italian players must be describedas ‘cultured’ every time one oftheir passes reaches the intendedtarget.

• Diego Maradona will turn upsomewhere and look even morelike Marlon Brando in drag.

• The following words must beworked into every single

commentary: samba, carnival,flying down to Rio, Pele.

• There will be astonishment fromcommentators when opponentsof Spain try to, you know, actuallyscore a goal.

• Anyone who has a particularlygood World Cup will be linkedwith Manchester City.

• Despite the time difference beingnot too different from the 1986World Cup in Mexico, it will stillbe difficult to remember the timewhen you actually enjoyed seeingGary Lineker in a footballprogramme.

Follow Paul on Twitter:@Norbertsdad

• You can now also read Paul’scolumns online at isleofman.com

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Four-times Parish Walk winnerJock Waddington is taking it easythis year. He is only planning to goto Peel.In fairness, it will be because, just a week beforethe Manx Telecom Parish Walk, which takes placeon June 21, he is taking part in a 100 mile racewalk in the Netherlands.Besides, the definition of taking it easy appearsto be a little different if you can walk around thegrueling 85-mile Parish Walk in about 15 hours.Jock dominated the Parish Walk, winning fourtimes on the bounce, from 2008-11. The last ofthose saw him complete the course, that takesyou to every parish in the Island, in a time of 15hours, one minute and 48 seconds. In 2012 hedid not race, but was back last year, finishingthird.He told the Manx Advertiser: ‘I am going to Peelthis year that is the plan. I am off to Holland torace the week before.’But he says he aims to complete the courseagain in future years. ‘I don’t think it will becompetitively, I will just try to notch up 10 finishesand call it day.’He now competes in race walks across Europe,but it was the Parish Walk that opened his eyesto the sport and, he said, when a Manxcontingent travels to compete in a long-distancewalk, it can take some opponents by surprise justhow good they are.We all know which race we have to thank forthat.Jock came to the Parish Walk relatively late, after

joining the Merchant Navy at the age of 16 andtravelling around the world. His first time in therace was only 10 years ago.Now, there are few people better qualified thanJock to offer advice to Parish Walk competitors,including debutants.‘The first thing is have a target,’ he said. ‘A lot ofpeople say “I will see how far I can go” – as soonas it starts to hurt you, or it goes wrong, that is it.If you say “get to Peel” you have a choice and sohave a chance.‘Don’t go too fast. It is very easy to get sucked in.‘Nutrition and liquids are important. Keep eating,keep drinking to replace energy you are using onthe walk around.’He added: ‘For the complete first-timer, it is a biglearning curve. The first time I did it in 2004, I haddone two and a half months’ training and I wasconvinced I would get round through mentalattitude.

‘I didn’t, I got as far as Kirk Michael and thought Iwas going to die. Enthusiasm will only get you sofar.’Undeterred, Jock was back the next year and thistime, he made it round the entire courseHe has completed the course eight times andlast year, after his break in 2012, came in thirdbehind Michael George and Richard Gerrard.Michael’s winning time was an astonishing14.44.49, with Richard at 14.50.59. Jock came inat 15.12.39.The actual record time is shared by RichardGerrard and Vinny Lynch, who shared the 2012title in an incredible 14.42.32.Jock’s best in 2011 is the seventh fastest timeever.He thinks there is a good chance the currentParish Walk record will last for a number of years.But he added that it’s not just about those at thehead of the field.‘The Parish Walk has such a special aspect for thegeneral public. More or less everybody must beinvolved. If they are not competing they knowsomeone who is or they are offering food anddrink out on the route.’He said there were many special moments overthe years, while his favourite and least favouritesections of the course have changed withdiffering experiences.One thing still stands out.‘The first finish is a brilliant feeling: you startblubbing like a big girl!’• The Manx Telecom Parish Walk starts at the

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Jock celebrates winning the 2010 Parish Walk.(Picture: Murray Lambden, www.parishwalk.com and

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There’s a special kind of retailtherapy going on at the GaietyTheatre from Friday.The Manx Operatic Society ispresenting the smash hitmusical comedy for all thefamily Little Shop of Horrorsat the Gaiety Theatre fromFriday, June 13 to Saturday,June 21.The title may contain the word horrorbut there are plenty of comedymoments in what is, also, a love story.

Little Shop of Horrors follows the taleof a down-and-out Skid Row floralassistant, played by Dean Callow, whobecomes an overnight sensation whenhe discovers an exotic plant.

Soon the plant, Audrey ll, grows intoan ill-tempered, R&B-singing carnivorewho offers him fame and fortune inexchange for feeding its growingappetite, finally revealing itself to bean alien creature poised for globaldomination.

Tracey McCann plays Audrey, theobject of Seymour's affections butdating the sadistic Dentist OrinScrivello played by David Lyons(pictured, with Isaac Murtagh).

John Short plays the grouchy pennypincher Mr Mushnik, owner ofMushnik's Flower Shop, and MikeBoner voices Audrey II, the strange andunidentified plant.

Jo Clucas, Kate Cowley and AliceQuayle take on the 3 Ronettes.

With catchy music, quirky charactersand brilliant comedy moments LittleShop of Horrors became one of thelongest-running Off-Broadway shows ofall time.

The musical has become a householdname thanks to a highly successful filmversion and a score by the songwritingteam of Howard Ashman and AlanMenken, who redefined the animatedmusical film with Disney’s The LittleMermaid, Beauty and the Beast andAladdin.

The society has been working on theshow, sponsored by Isle of Man Bankand supported by 3FM, since Februaryand welcomes back director AnthonyWilliams, who has previously workedwith the society on many showsincluding Chess and Beauty and theBeast.

A spokesman for the society said:‘Anthony is such a great director withabsolute attention to detail. The qualityof his productions are always second tonone, driven by his clear love oftheatre and absolute focus onproviding the audience with thehighest quality show.’

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Teenage singersongwriter Mae Challisis aiming for the top.Mae, winner of The Next BigThing talent competition 2014,has launched her début EPReleased.The 16-year-old said: ‘I’vecalled the album Releasedbecause it’s about leaving, orbeing released from, school,then entering the adult worldand being able to dedicate allmy time to being a musician. ‘There are five tracks, they’reall very different and includeThe Liar Underneath which Iperformed when I came thirdin the 2013 Next Big Thingand All About Me which wonme this year’s contest.’Mae added: ‘I’ve got about 30-odd more songs in my head atthe moment, so I’ve plenty ofmaterial for a second EP.‘I’ve always wanted to be asinger songwriter right fromwhen I was four years old. I’mdetermined to get there withall my heart. To headline atGlastonbury would be amazingand every time I stand up infront of an audience toperform I become a bit moreconfident.’

Junior Achievement chiefexecutive Sue Cook said: ‘Maehas tremendous talent so wewere thrilled when we heardMae had recorded her first EP.’

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Brass Bands Summer SeasonOnchan Silver Band, Villa Marina,Douglas - 8.00 p.m.Little Shop of HorrorsA down-and-out skid row floralassistant becomes an overnightsensation when he discovers anexotice plant with a mysteriouscraving for fresh blood. Soon Audreygrows into an ill-tempered, R&Bsinging carnivore who offers himfame and fortune in exchange forfeeding its growing appetite, finallyrevealing itself to be an aliencreature poised for globaldomination. Tickets from £18.36Gaiety Theatre, Douglas.Crown Green Bowling FestivalVarious greens around Douglas withthe highest paid fund of any festivalon the bowling calendar of £16.500.A packed week of competitions.

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Erin Arts Cetnre, Port ErinCelebrity Piano Recital - StephenHough - £25Little Shop of HorrorsA down-and-out skid row floralassistant becomes an overnightsensation when he discovers anexotice plant with a mysteriouscraving for fresh blood. Soon Audreygrows into an ill-tempered, R&Bsinging carnivore who offers himfame and fortune in exchange forfeeding its growing appetite, finallyrevealing itself to be an aliencreature poised for globaldomination. Tickets from £18.36Gaiety Theatre, Douglas.Crown Green Bowling FestivalVarious greens around Douglas withthe highest paid fund of any festivalon the bowling calendar of £16.500.A packed week of competitions.Ramsey Angling FestivalThree day competition. Four zoneseach day. 1st, 2nd and 3rd pay out ineach zone. 18th - 22nd June.www.ramseyanglingclub.com

FamilyPost TT-RacesBillown, Castletown.www.southern100.comManx Cancer Help -Charity Golf DayMount Murray Golf Club - Shotgunstart at 10.00 a.m. With attendancefrom James Toseland. For moreinformation [email protected] Retirement AssociationStretch and Flex at the NSC, Douglasat 10.00am.Little Shop of HorrorsA down-and-out skid row floralassistant becomes an overnightsensation when he discovers anexotice plant with a mysteriouscraving for fresh blood. Soon Audreygrows into an ill-tempered, R&Bsinging carnivore who offers himfame and fortune in exchange forfeeding its growing appetite, finallyrevealing itself to be an aliencreature poised for globaldomination. Tickets from £18.36Gaiety Theatre, Douglas.Crown Green Bowling FestivalVarious greens around Douglas withthe highest paid fund of any festivalon the bowling calendar of £16.500.A packed week of competitions.

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FamilyBrass Bands SummerSeasonRamsey Town Band, VillaMarina, Douglas - 3.00 p.m.Dreamstar IOM ProductionsAuditions for ages 6 to 15Dreamstar IoM Production arelooking for talendated juvenileand junior performances for thisChristms 2014 pantomine, Pussin Boots. Auditions will be heldat Onchan Parish Hall, RoyalAvenue - Juveniles beween1.00 - 4.00 p.m. and Junior at5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. Pleaseregistered vis [email protected] ortext Sonia Callin on 492821Little Shop of HorrorsSee Saturday 14th June.Longest Day, Longest RidgeThis is the Island’s only 24-hourendurance mountain bike event.Both individuals and teams cantake on this mental andphysical challenge of ridingthrough the night. Theemphasis is firmly on fun andenjoyment for all involved.

FamilyErin Arts Centre, Port ErinConcert - IOM Organ Associationwith John Wright, Pupils from KWC &John Riley 3.00 p.m.Little Shop of HorrorsA down-and-out skid row floralassistant becomes an overnightsensation when he discovers anexotice plant with a mysteriouscraving for fresh blood. Soon Audreygrows into an ill-tempered, R&Bsinging carnivore who offers himfame and fortune in exchange forfeeding its growing appetite, finallyrevealing itself to be an aliencreature poised for globaldomination. Tickets from £18.36Gaiety Theatre, Douglas.Toyah Wilcox in concertPeel Centenary Centre - 8.00 p.m.Tickets £27 www.etickets.im/ccLongest Day, Longest RidgeThis is the Island’s only 24-hourendurance mountain bike event.Both individuals and teams can takeon this mental and physicalchallenge of riding through the night.The emphasis is firmly on fun andenjoyment for all involved. Gaint Car Book Sale and CraftMarketThe Fund Farm, Whitebridge Road,Onchan. from 10.00 a.m. till 4.00p.m.

FamilyLittle Shop of HorrorsA down-and-out skid row floralassistant becomes an overnightsensation when he discovers anexotice plant with a mysteriouscraving for fresh blood. Soon Audreygrows into an ill-tempered, R&Bsinging carnivore who offers himfame and fortune in exchange forfeeding its growing appetite, finallyrevealing itself to be an aliencreature poised for globaldomination. Tickets from £18.36Gaiety Theatre, Douglas.

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Manx Retirement AssociationPilates at Jillian’s Gum, LochPromeande, Douglas from 10.00 -11.00 a.m. Tel 437735 fir detailsLittle Shop of HorrorsA down-and-out skid row floralassistant becomes an overnightsensation when he discovers anexotice plant with a mysteriouscraving for fresh blood. Soon Audreygrows into an ill-tempered, R&Bsinging carnivore who offers himfame and fortune in exchange forfeeding its growing appetite, finallyrevealing itself to be an aliencreature poised for globaldomination. Tickets from £18.36Gaiety Theatre, Douglas.Crown Green Bowling FestivalVarious greens around Douglas withthe highest paid fund of any festivalon the bowling calendar of £16.500.A packed week of competitions.

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It should perhaps come as nosurprise to learn that the manregarded as the world’s greatestexplorer had already been to theIsle of Man prior to his first‘Evening with..’ show in 2012.But it may raise an eyebrow to learn why SirRanulph Fiennes was in the Island about 30years ago.

Sir Ranulph, who is coming back to the Isleof Man later this month for another show, atthe Villa Marina, was in the Island in 1983 tooversee the burying of a golden egg – oneof 12 that chocolate firm Cadbury hidaround the British Isles.

‘They wanted someone with special forcestraining so we could carry out the diggingwithout being observed,’ the explorer told

the Manx Advertiser.

As far as adventures go, it appears to beone of the least risky undertaken by a manwho has run seven marathons in seven dayson seven different continents – just weeksafter a heart attack, discovered a lost city inArabia, cut off his own frostbitten fingertipsand scaled Everest.

And that’s barely the tip of the iceberg.

He’s also the first person to have reachedboth poles, as well as the first tocircumnavigate the globe along the Polaraxis, all with Charles Burton.

So which has been the toughestachievement? He said it was discoveringthat lost city – known as the Atlantis of theSands - after numerous attempts.

‘The one that took the longest to achieve,over 26 years, with eight major 4WD

expeditions into the desert,’ he said.

And success only came by chance. Normallythe Sultanate of Oman did not givepermission for filming, but it had beengranted for the purpose of searching for thelost city. But, after two months of looking,Sir Ranulph overheard security guards fromthe Omani ministry, who had accompaniedthem, speculating that there was nogenuine attempt to find the city.

So, he ordered digging to start as soon aspossible, even though there were noindications they were in the right place.Within a fortnight, a 10-inch Persian chessset had been discovered and the lost citywas found – although its history is still thesource of much debate.

Sir Ranulph’s expeditions have raisedmillions for charity and always see him testhimself to the limit.

None more so than scaling the north face ofthe Eiger, in spite of a fear of heights.

One of the reasons for that was he normallyovercomes fear by confronting it. Thatcertainly worked where spiders wereconcerned, Sir Ranulph overcoming hisarachnophobia in the toughest possibleway.

He found himself in the desert after beingseconded to the army of the Sultan ofOman and, as well as a number of soldiers,he spent a lot of his time in the company oflarge spiders.

‘I was more frightened of looking a wimp,’he said. ’I’m talking five-inch, furry leggedlarge spiders - and you are in shorts andone of these things comes around on yourthigh. You didn’t scream, because youdidn’t want to lose respect.

‘After about three years in the desert Irealised these things were all over the placeand they didn’t bite and you got used to it.’

However, despite taking on the Eiger andtaking part in three Everest expeditions,culminating in becoming the oldest Britonto reach the summit in 2009, he claims thathe is still not keen on heights and tries tostick to ground level.

If someone made a film with a leadcharacter who achieved everything that SirRanulph has, apart from having to create anepic that would be double the length of theLord of the Rings trilogy, it would bedismissed as too fanciful.

He is a living legend, as simple as that.

• An Evening with Sir Ranulph Fiennes,organised by the Sporting and DiningClub, takes place in the Royal Hall, VillaMarina, on June 26. Tickets, throughthe Villa, are priced £18.36 to £23.46.There are also dinner packages availableexclusively through the Sporting andDining Club, telephone 617049.

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BMW X3 xDRIVE 2.0D-A SPECIAL EQUIPMENT £27,850Mineral Silver Metallic, Nevada Beige Leather, Fine Lightwood Trim, Command Navigation, Tailgate Operation, Front & Rear Park Assist, Bi-Xenon Headlights, 19” Double Spoked Alloy Wheels, 1 Local Owner with only 16k miles.

MERCEDES C220 CDi AMG SPORT COUPE £26,850Palladium silver metallic, black leather, electric sports seats, multi-function steering wheel, fold back mirrors, bi-xenon headlights, front/rear park assist, 18” AMG alloy wheels, 8,000 miles.

MERCEDES E350 CGI AMG SPORT CONVERTIBLE £26,850Iridium Silver Metallic, Black Leather, Command Navigation, Electric Memory Heated Sports Contoured Seats, Air Scarfs, Foldback Mirrors, F/R Park Assist-rear camera, Bi-Xenons Headlights, 18-inch Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels.

BMW 520D “M” SPORT STEPTRONIC £22,950Astral Silver Metallic, Dakota Black Leather, Electric Heated Front Seats, Dual-Zone Climate Control, Dynamic Stability Control Plus, Leather Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Front-Rear Park Distance, 18-inch Double Spoke Alloy Wheels.

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AUDI TT 2.0T FSi BLACK EDITION COUPE £21,950Ibis White, Black partial leather, Digital climate control, Audi sports seats, Leather S-line fl at bottomed multi-function steering wheel, 7 Double spoke Colour Coded Alloy Wheels, Bi-Xenon headlight plus, Bose Premium Sound system.

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0 GTD GT 5 DOOR £21,650Sea blue metallic. 5 door. Full black leather trim. Satellite navigation. Electric glass sun roof. Sports seats. Flat bottom multi function steering wheel. Charlston alloy wheel upgrade6k miles only. As new condition.

MINI COOPER ‘S’ WORKS CONVERTIBLE £18,350White Silver Metallic, Black/Red Lounge Championship Leather, John Cooper Works Styling, Media Pack Including Satellite Navigation, Bluetooth/USB, Air Conditioning, Front Heated Sports Seats, Radio CD, Challenge Light Alloy Wheels.

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0 TSi GTi £17,850Sapphire Black Metallic, Black Sport Cloth Interior, Automatic Climate Controlled Air Conditioning, GTi Recaro Style Sports Seats, Leather fl at-bottomed multi-function steering wheel, Auto’ Dim Interior Mirror, Monza Shadow Alloy Wheels.

AUDI A1 1.6 TDi S-LINE £16,850Calcium White with Black Partial Leather Trim, Flat Bottom Leather Multi-Function Steering Wheel, S-Line Sports Seats, Air Conditioning, 5 Arm Double Spoke Alloy Wheels, Full Electric Pack, Beautifully Maintained.

AUDI A3 1.6 TDi S-LINE CABRIOLET £15,850Aruba Blue Metallic, Black Full Leather Trim, Power Folding Hood, Digital climate controlled air conditioning, Radio-CD player with ipod connection, 18” 7 Arm Double Spoke S-Line Alloy Wheels, Beautifully Maintained with Service History.

BMW 320D SE BUSINESS EDITION £15,850Montego blue metallic, black Dakota leather trim, business satellite navigation, climate controlled air conditioning, leather multi-function steering wheel, heated front seats, f/r park assist, 17” ‘V’ spoke alloy wheels, business radio-CD player.

AUDI A1 1.6 TDi S-LINE £15,650Calcium White, Black Partial leather S-Line trim, Air conditioning, Leather S-Line multi-function steering wheel with drivers information system, S-Line sports seats, Stop Start function, 5 Arm double spoke alloy wheels.

BMW 320 CI SE CONVERTIBLE £13,450Space Grey Metallic, Dakota Black Leather, Electric Memory Heated Sports Seats, Dual zone climate controlled air conditioning, Speedtronic cruise control, F/R park distance control, Bi-xenon headlights, 5 Spoke Alloy Wheels.

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R32 4-MOTION £12,950Sprint Blue Metallic, Grey Luxury Interior, Digital Climate controlled Air Conditioning, Recaro Sports Seats, 18” Multi Spoke Alloy Wheels, Low mileage with Service History.

CHRYSLER C300 CRD EXECUTIVE £8,650Phantom Black Metallic, Saville Grey Extended Leather Trim, Electric Heated Seats, Wood Leather Steering Wheel, Electric Glass Sunroof, Dual Zone Climate Control, 18” Double Spoke Alloy Wheels, Xenon Headlights.

TOYOTA MR2 1.8 VVTI ROADSTER £6,350Sable Grey Metallic with Red and Black interior, Full electric pack, Heated sports seats, 5 Spoke Alloy Wheels, Radio CD Player, 1 Local owner from new with just 8,800 miles...Service history...Absolutely Georgeous....!

MERCEDES SLK -200 TIP’SPORT EDITION CONVERTIBLE £26,850

Tenorite Grey Metallic, Black Nappa Leather with Aluminium Trim, Command Navigation, Power folding hardtop roof, Automatic climate control, Heated front Sports seats, Flat bottomed multi-function steering wheel with drivers information, Electric folding mirrors, Automatic light activation, 18” 5 Arm AMG Style Alloy wheels, Audio 20 Radio-CD....As New Condition...

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FIESTA2013 Ford B-Max 1.0 Ecoboost TitaniumFrozen white, 3,100 miles, App Pack(Sony Deb) + Nav WAS £15,399 NOW £14,399

2013 Fiesta 1.0 Zetec “S”Panther black, park assist,5,300 miles WAS £14,199 NOW £13,199

2013 Fiesta 1.0 Titanium 3 DoorHot Magenta, 2,023 milesfull dress WAS £13,899 NOW £12,999

FOCUS 2013 Focus 1.0 Titanium X EstateCandy Red,5,200 miles WAS £17,795 NOW £16,995

2013 Focus 1.0 (125) Focus Zetec Navigator(APP PACK)Moondust Silver, 5,579 miles £14,899

2007 Focus 2.5 Turbo ST-3Performance Blue, 5 door,22,995 miles WAS £10,499 NOW £9,499

2010 Focus TitaniumSilver, 2.0 TDCi, 43,300 miles, heated seats, lowMPG, alloy wheels WAS £10,399 NOW £9,399

2007 Focus 1.6 GhiaPanther Black, 36,651 miles £5,899

2007 Focus 1.6 Zetec ClimateOcean Blue,50,929 miles WAS £5,499 NOW £4,999

2005 Focus 1.6 Zetec5 door, black64,018 miles WAS £4,699 NOW £3,999

OTHER MAKES 2012 VW Polo 1.4 SE AutoRed, 10,572 miles, £12,299

2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2Sxi 5 door, 12,612 miles,silver WAS £8,699 NOW £7,999

2007 Honda Civic 1.4 SESilver, 5 door, 36,183 miles £6,299

2008 Fusion, 1.4 Style ClimateOcean Blue,36,183 miles WAS £5,599 NOW £5,099

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2012 Nissan Note 1.4 N-TEC+ (Caffe Latte)..........£106502012 Nissan Note 1.4 N-TEC+ (Caffe Latte)..........£106502012 Nissan Note 1.4 N-TEC+ (Cream) .................£106502012 Nissan Note 1.4 N-TEC+ (Silver) ...................£106502012 Nissan Note 1.4 N-TEC+ (Silver) ...................£106502008 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi Tekna ................£102952012 Nissan Note 1.4 N-Tec................................£99952009 Nissan Qashqai 2.0 Acenta.............................£91952011 Nissan Note 1.6 N-tec Auto..............................£89952008 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi Acenta.......................£87952007 Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi Acenta 4wd .............£85952012 Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta ...................................£82952011 Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta CVT............................£78952013 Nissan Micra 1.2 30 Aniversary.......................£74952010 Nissan Micra N-tec Auto ..................................£74952011 Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta .............................£66952012 Nissan Pixo 1.0 N-Tec .......................................£5695

2009 Mercedes EClass E350 Coupe ...................£21995

2007 Landrover Discovery TD V6 SE Auto ..........£17595

2009 BMW X1 2.0d SE..........................................£14995

2009 BMW 320 M Sport Auto .............................£14995

2009 Toyota RAV4 XTR ........................................£11995

2007 BMW 120d Sport ........................................£10895

2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Titanium ...............................£9995

2007 Honda FR-V 1.8 SE Auto...............................£8995

2005 Volvo XC90 SE D5 AWD Auto.......................£8795

2002 BMW M3 Convertible....................................£8695

2005 Mitsubushi Shogun Warrior DID Auto ........£8495

2006 BMW 120D ES ...............................................£7995

2011 MG 1.8 TSE ......................................................£7995

2007 VW Golf 1.9 TDI Match ..................................£7295

2010 Renault Clio 1.6 Tom Tom Auto ...................£6995

2009 Renault Clio 1.2 TCE Dyn .........................£6995

2012 Hyundai I10 Active ....................................£6995

2008 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec ................................£6795

2006 Seat Leon 1.9 TDI Sport ................................£5750

2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 S ...................................£5495

2001 BMW X5 4.4 Sport Auto................................£4995

2006 VW Golf 1.9 TDI SE ...................................£4995

2006 Peugeot 207 1.4 16V SE. .............................£4895

2003 Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE................£4695

2004 Honda Jazz 1.4 SE CVT .................................£4195

2005 Honda Jazz 1.4 SE .............................................£3995

2005 Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI ......................................£3595

2005 Toyota Yaris 1.0 Colour Collection...............£3395

2005 Ford Fusion 2 1.4 .........................................£3295

2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8 TX3................................£2995

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2007 Hyundai Sant-Fe 2.2 CRTD GSI Auto................£6495

2002 Audi 1.8T S3 Quattro.......................................... £4995

2003 Mercedes E220 CDI SE Auto ............................ £3895

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTI EX...............................£2495

2003 Rover 75 1.8 SE.....................................................£1995

2002 Lexus IS200 Auto.................................................£1895

2003 Peugeot 307 2.0 HDI LX.....................................£1800

2003 Suzuki Alto 1.0 GL ...............................................£1595

2000 Ford Focus 2.0 Ghia............................................£1500

2001 Mercedes A140 Elegance ....................................£1495

2003 Daihatsu Charade 1.0 E........................................£1195

2001 Seat Ibiza 1.4 S .......................................................£1195

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2010 Nissan Primastar SE SWB ...................£9895 +VAT

NEW Nissan NV200 1.5dCi Acenta ..............£10795+VAT

2012 Renault Kangoo (Grey) ..........................£8595+VAT

2010 Peugeot Partner 1.6 HDI........................£6795+VAT

2002 Renault Mini Bus (chair lift) ............£5995 NO VAT

2005 Nissan Terrano Van 2.7dCi SE.............£5495 +VAT

2006 Nissan Primaster SWB SE....................£5295+VAT

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2008 Nissan Qashqai 2.0dCi Tekna +2 4wd ........£9995

2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Club ................................£3995

2003 Kia Sedona LX Auto .......................................£3495

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