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Inland and CoastalHello and welcome to this, the August 2014 issue

and the 117th edition of Tim magazine.

Well, the afterburners are well and truly turned on now and have been for a good few weeks, and indeed the latest weather forecasts fully expect the temperatures to stay with us until the second week in September, we will just have to wait and see if they get their predictions right.

If you have visitors during the month of August, there are plenty of places to see/visit and there are many Fiestas taking place in lots of the villages in and around the Costa Blanca area during August, one of these fiestas which attracts a lot of foreign visitors is the Fiesta de la Vendimia in Jumilla which is on from the 9th to the 18th of August, if you plan on going to this one on the Saturday evening then be prepared for getting soaked in wine. Whatever and where ever you choose to go in August please remember to take care when in the sun.

Last month´s Spot the bull competition winner was Mr M Tadingham of Quesada, who spotted bully hiding on page 49 on our very own advert to win one of five i`pads that we are giving away shortly.

This month again you can be in with a chance to win a crisp 50 euro note, see entry form on page 53 and also in this month’s edition you can win a pair of entry tickets to the fabulous La Tona original Flamenco show, see page 53 for entry form.

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By Chris Thompson

Before the reign of King Felipe V Spanish armies were made up of petty thieves, vagabonds and the marginalised poor. By the beginning of the 18th Century there just weren’t enough poor people willing to fight so Felipe introduced a system of forced recruitment. In 1770 his son, Carlos III, introduced systematic obligatory military service - the system which became known as la mili.

The original system of conscription decreed that one in five or a quinta, the Spanish word for a fifth, of the men between 18 and 40 be recruited each year to join the military. The men were chosen by lottery. In its history the period of service varied as did the age of recruitment depending on how many men were needed. As a result the word quinta has become a standard Spanish word to describe a cohort or the American idea embodied in “The class of …..”

If a country is going to force its men to join the military a lottery sounds pretty fair. It never was of course. Right from the beginning there were lots of exemptions. As always it fell only to the poorest to fight and to die. The Constitutions of 1812 and 1876 formalised processes of buying your way out of conscription or nominating a substitute. The rationalisation was that the money raised sustained and clothed the army.

Whenever there was a war more people avoided conscription. In 1909 the calling up of reservists to cover the huge casualties of a war in Morocco led to a bloody uprising in Barcelona. Three years later, shortly before being assassinated, President José Canalejas introduced differential payments to reduce, but not eliminate, the need for everyone to do military service. 2,000 pesetas reduced the three years to five months, 1,000 pesetas to ten months.

From 1940 the mili took on the form that older men still happily talk about today. Conscription was universal though certain groups, such as those who were the only support for their family, were excluded from being called up. The time spent as a conscript began to fall: three years in 1912, two years in 1940, between fifteen months and two years in 1968, a year in 1984 and, finally, nine months in 1991. Military service brought thousands of poor rural workers to the barracks in the cities. For many it was their first taste of urban life. It was modern military service which started to tackle illiteracy in Spain and to provide technical training for thousands of unskilled people. When their time in the military ended many stayed on in the cities.

It wasn’t until the 1970s that there were cases of conscientious objection. Originally these were Jehova’s witnesses and they were sent to prison. Slowly though the argument changed from being one of conscientious objection to simple opposition to conscription – insumición. In 1984 the Government introduced community service as an alternative to joining the forces. Nonetheless the number of people who wanted to take up the alternative or who had conscientious objections or who simply said no overwhelmed the system. Those who objected were quietly moved onto the reserve list and went unpunished.

Modern warfare using sophisticated weapons made the number of men less important. Coupled with the insumición that was why, in 2001, Federico Trillo, the current Spanish Ambassador to the Court of St. James, stood up in parliament and announced the end of 231 years of the mili.

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Rob Innis interviews local author Jana Petken

‘I still remember seeing the Guardia Civil patrolling the Denia beach with their rifles and green capes, I was just a little girl,’ says Jana Petken, sipping a coffee during our interview in 21st century Denia.

She first arrived in Spain, from Glasgow, as a small child in the mid 60s with her parents on an early package holiday.

‘The villa had a maid who cooked and cleaned. There was not much here then, just dusty tracks for roads and a vast wilderness with snakes and free donkey rides.’ She reminisces with a smile.

That was the start of her extended love affair with Spain. Her family returned the following year and got to know some local inhabitants. Her father ended up buying a property on a large plot and they lived a life between Scotland and Spain as they gradually developed their finca.

Jana joked, ‘It was childhood slave labour, building walls and helping dad who had become so passionate about Spain.’

In 1976, she left her Denia home and joined the British Royal Navy. ‘It was a great career I learnt a lot and started to travel the world.’

Later she worked for a popular UK travel company working in several popular resorts where her Spanish was put to good use. She then moved onto working for the BBC and met her husband in London.

‘He was from Saudi and we frequently travelled to America and Europe.’ She admitted that although she loves Spain and Denia in particular which she calls ‘home’ she also loves to travel and explore the world.

It was no surprise to discover that she has also worked for British Airways. It was during this career that she was involved in an incident that left her with physical injuries, requiring surgery and rehabilitation.

‘That ended my career with BA but has lead me to focus on my writing,’ she explained over our second coffee.

Her first book, The Guardian of Secrets and Her Deathly Pact (See TIM July 2014 Book Reviews) is a mighty tome published in 2013 and

is available from 1.85. It tells an enthralling family saga spanning four generations.

Jana told me, ‘It is historical fiction and although it starts in Kent the main action is set during the

Spanish Civil War. My

extensive research included talking to many Spanish men who shared their wartime memories from both Republican and Nationalist allegiances.’

The book is receiving wide acclaim, including many American readers and Jana is currently in negotiations for film rights with a screenplay version already written by a specialist screenplay writer.

‘I have one offer and am expecting others, so I am waiting to see how the project develops.’

She continued, ‘My next book, Mercy Carver, is due out later in 2014 with a follow up already under way. I have set these books around the American Civil War. I enjoy writing and creating characters. I have so much fun making them do anything I want.’

Doubtless her travel experiences in America, including visits to Virginia will be put to good use in her forthcoming series of novels, which, she promises, ‘... will be a bit thinner.’ Her first book runs to over 200,000 words, which is an amazing achievement for a debut author.

I was intrigued how she is managing to be so prolific in the fiercely competitive world of writing successful books.

‘I have always had an imaginative mind and flair. I wanted to be an actress when I was young. My travels and experiences have also contributed to my writing.’

As well, of course, has her wide knowledge and varied experiences of Spain, so different from many expats who typically arrived in Spain in later life. Having personally witnessed those patrolling Guardia way back in the 60s and seen first-hand the vast political and cultural changes that have taken place in Spain during the intervening decades.

The interview ran to 2 hours then Jana excused herself to go and see to her dog and get back to her keyboard. Being an author is not just about writing but also research, marketing, promotion etc so she does not have enough hours in the day.

I was left feeling exhausted and in great admiration of her achievements and plans for the future. I will be keeping an eye out for the film. I wonder if they will need any extras?

For more: http://janapetken.com

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The “ Quebrantahuesos” marcha cicloturista or The Bone Crusher as it is more commonly called is a very long, hard cyclo- sportif in the Spanish and French Pyrenees mountains over a distance of 205kms with 3500 metres of vertical ascent and is Spains biggest and toughest Sportif and usually takes place on the 3rd Saturday of June every year . The route takes you over three main climbs Col du Somport, Col du Marie Blanque and Col du Portalet and starts and finishes in the picturesque town of Sabinanigo at the foot of the Pyrenees. Over 205kms cyclists are pushed to their limits as the combination of a long route and tough Pyrenean climbs takes its toll. The race is steeped in cycling history as many stages of Vuelta a Espana have finished in Sabinanigo and the route has been used many times in the Tour de France.

After doing many of the local Sportifs over the past 3 years I decided to try and get a place in the 2014 “Quebrantahuesos”. There are over 18000 people try and get one of the 8700 places available for the Gran Fondo (205kms) and the 3000 places for the Medio Fondo( 85kms) and after a few attempts I was graced with an e-mail to say that I finally had a place ten weeks before the actual event , I was chuffed to bits however Lynn was not too happy as I had been racing in Cieza last May and had a bad crash waking up in hospital on a drip with 3 broken ribs also badly damaging my precious bike.

So early on Friday morning the 20th June my good friend Martin and I left Quesada at 7am, we drove the 675k to Sabinaniago. We arrived there at approx 2pm and the town was absolutely buzzing with cyclists and cars/vans with bikes on board. We were very lucky and managed to find a good parking space in the town centre only 400m from the Expo Registration area. Registration started at

3pm and was very straight forward, I was given my race number and magnetic bracelet for the various timing devices set out over the entire course. We had a quick walk around the Expo area and had a look for somewhere to grab lunch and a coffee. At 7pm we returned to the Expo area which by this time was manic with people everywhere and hundreds queueing to registrar, we had a pasta and a beer and then retired to the car to settle down for the night as there were no rooms available for miles and anyway we needed to be up at 5am. At 5am we woke, prepped my bike and made our way to the start line, Martin was not participating but was there to assist and help me prepare for the day’s race, he also shared the driving which was a great help. We were amongst the first competitors at the start line which was all sectioned off in catagories, ie; the first 500 places were for the VIPS and professionals and the next 1500 were previous Gold medal winners then there was us – the rest of the bunch approx 7,000 of all ages and abilities then behind us another 3000 doing the Medio Fondo. There were all sorts of bikes and all types of people and within minutes we were completely boxed in and unable to move for the next 90 mins.

Choppers overhead at the start, the boom of the starting gun at exactly 7.30am, beautiful sunshine, 12000 riders, 30 minutes to cross the start line, long hard slogs and very sharp climbs, fast descents and tight switchbacks, tired legs and sweaty heads, huge Expo at the registration area, free bike parking, free beer and pasta at the finish and a few casualties is a little of what sums up this great Sportif “Quebrantahuesos”.

To be continued in next month’s TIM!

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CYCLOGICAL.Quebrantahuesos 2014

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Israel is not only the blueprint for democracy it is also the

country that you wish yours was. In the last two weeks Hamas

has fired more than 1,500 missiles into Israel all of which are

aimed at civilians; meanwhile its leaders have fled to Doha

in Qatar the home of the next but one World Cup. Prior to

Operation Protective Edge the Israelis have been asked to

show restraint by the US and the UK when dealing with these

pesky terrorists. Can you for one minute imagine London

being under fire from 1500 missiles designed to kill and maim

the innocent? Do you think that the UK government would

be showing restraint? Now try and think of Washington DC

having one single rocket fired at its residents, would Obama

be looking to sort things out with dialogue? Of course not,

the Gaza would have been napalmed by now.

The current hostilities between Israel and Hamas have,

yet again, brought to the forefront a long-simmering

feud between many supporters of Israel and the world of

print, broadcast and electronic journalism. “Proportional

Retaliation” they call for. I think what they mean is that Israel

should fire rockets into the Gaza and try to miss their targets

or perhaps the Israeli soldiers should simply hurl insults at

Hamas. In the meantime US Secretary Of State John Kerry is

trying to broker a peace agreement involving the Turks and

Egypt! Why not throw in the Neo Nazis for good measure?

A random New York cab driver could have come up with a

better plan. Remember Vito

Corleone in The Godfather

warning his son Michael that

whoever comes to him to broker a

peace deal is a traitor. John Kerry is

Tessio.

In the mid 1970’s I went on a pre-season

tour following Manchester United. I

thought that everyone attending the

matches would be the wealthiest supporters,

the prawn sandwich eaters as Roy Keane once

called them. In fact it couldn’t have been more

different, the pre-season fans are the hardcore

fans, the ones who have made sacrifices to be there

to get close to the team and take in the culture of

countries that they would not normally get to see.

When the first ball of the new season is kicked my

dislike of Newcastle United takes hold and I await

their losses to laugh at their ridiculous

fans, the barcodes as we like to call

them, who are left crying in the stands

and bemoaning their manager and owners. John Alder

and Liam Sweeney deserved far better, they were on the

Malaysian Airline flight heading off to their final destination

of New Zealand to watch their heroes play pre-season

matches when their flight was downed by a missile fired

by pro-Russian rebels and supplied undoubtedly by the

Russians. At the time of writing President Putin has not even

had the decency to provide security for the official examiners

to get near to the wreckage and there are still around 100

bodies not recovered. I am in despair.

Finally some good news but even that is sadly tainted. Nick

Griffin has been forced out as leader of the BNP following a

disastrous set of elections earlier this year.Griffin was ousted

at a meeting of the BNP national executive on Saturday,

after the party lost all of their MEPs and all but two of their

councillors in this year’s local elections.He will be replaced as

party chairman by disgraced former teacher Adam Walker.

Walker received a suspended sentence and a driving ban last

year after chasing down three boys aged between ten and

twelve in his car, before slashing their bike tyres with a knife.

Atilla the Hun was unavailable for election.

Have a great summer, stay cool, and remember, if you are

easily offended you shouldn’t have got this far but you can

always read Rob Innes – he’s a proper writer.

“Show Restraint” – You’ve got to be kidding

– Marty Funkhauser August 2014

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By David Fraser

Struggling to use Spanish? Here are some FREE gadget alternatives!

So, how many of us can put our hands up and say we are fluent in the language? (Hmmm, not many hands up, are there?). Ever wish you could get a gadget implanted in your brain that would just “do it”, without all this hassle, making errors, and getting the word for chicken wrong, with the Spaniards going red as you ask for.. well, I think we have all done it!

We cannot all drag around a good interpreter, and whilst it’s nice to have a friend who can speak the language so well it puts you to shame, sadly there are words like “kidnapping”, “arrest” and “restraining orders” that stop you....

OK – so, we are at the restaurant, we have a Spanish (or French, German, Italian ...) menu in front of us – what is everything? You could spend hours with your phrase book, or, simply point your phone at the menu, and get an instant translation of what it sees. Although not perfect, WordLens (Android/iPhone/iPad/Android Tablet) does a pretty decent job for its low price of FREE! Simply download and install. You may also need to install the language pack if you are on an Apple product. Be aware though, it’s certainly not perfect, and to be honest, is a little more “fun” than “practical”.

Want to check out something a bit longer, or want a bit more accuracy? Google Translate is great. Type the English in (or Spanish) and get the text translated into the alternative language. Available in the same formats as WordLens, this little app is a real time saver, and its improved accuracy,

whilst still not perfect, is far better than nothing! Google translate “understands” 53 languages.

Want to talk? Google Translate comes with a little microphone symbol on it. Make sure you have the language set right (if you want to talk in English and hear Spanish, then ensure English -> Spanish is selected), then press the microphone symbol. Speak clearly, and when you finish, it will return the sentence in the language selected. Google Translate can “understand” and “talk” in 15 languages. Of course, this is limited to quiet areas, as with a lot of background noise, the “comprehension” is dramatically reduced.

iTranslate is very similar to Google Translate, so if you want to try an alternative, it’s certainly worth seeing if it’s better. Personally, I have not tried it, but it does come highly recommended.

Of course, these all have a problem – and that’s data usage; they both require you to be connected to the internet in order to actually work. Not a problem if you are on a contract, but if not, then you can quickly use up that credit – or if you have a UK phone in Spain, then the roaming charges can be a shock on your return to the UK. In order to solve this, Google have provided the ability to actually download the languages (around 150Mb per language) you may want to use. This does, of course, mean that a cheap phone is likely to have problems with storage space. Often though, many places that you may want to use this service also provide free WiFi – so it’s worth seeing if they do,

as this could save you some dosh, and it can be quicker than the data on your phone.

So, until we can implant a USB stick directly into our brains, these simple apps can be quite

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The Dog NeedYou

www.thedogyouneed.comby Peter Singh

www.thedogyouneed.com is a registered charity, where we rehabilitate the most severely abused animals. Our charity registration number is 1157175. If you would be kind enough to donate anything to this special cause you can do by Paypal, where the account details are [email protected] or to our Nat West charity account, where the sort code is 60-16-03 and the account number is 73754900. Even one euro will help, so please, please, try and support us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Losing a pet is devastating. A friend who has always been by your side, suddenly gone.

I noticed a message the other day and it read, “Sometimes the best way to honour the life of the pet you lost, is to save another………Don’t wait too long. A shelter animal is waiting for you”.

I am a complete believer in this. Sometimes people say to me that they are not going to have another dog, after losing the one they had. They say that the loss hurt so much, that they do not want to go through that experience again. But if that is what you choose to do, you will never experience that fantastic love and bond again, that you can only get with a dog.

I will admit, when we lose a dog, we are devastated. Last year, we rescued Fergie, from a centre in Granada. He had many ailments, but was making progress. We had him for two weeks and his tail was beginning to wag again, after years and years of abuse. Then one night something had gone badly wrong neurologically and he was in a desperate state. The next day when I took him to the vets, there was nothing anyone could do and it was kinder to have him put to sleep. I remember holding him, watching him take his final breaths and I was in floods of tears and this was after only knowing this beautiful dog for only two weeks.

When we lose a pet, we have to go through a grieving stage, but to go on and rescue another pet, to honour the life of the one you have just lost, is a fantastic and very rewarding thing to do.

In our work, with our charity, we are rescuing and rehabilitating the most severely abused animals and when we do lose one, we can never give up. We have to keep going and keep helping the many animals there are out there in desperate need of our help.

A few weeks ago we lost four kittens in the space of one week. Then the day after the last little kitten died, I walked into my vet, Cristina’s in Pinoso and there are three tiny little kittens looking for a home. Rescuing these three has been so rewarding, especially last night as they sat with the German Shepherds, watching the World Cup on TV! They decided to support whoever the German Shepherds were supporting!

The subject of mindfulness is also very important. This means to be mindful of each and every activity you are currently doing, rather than letting your mind wonder on automatic pilot, which is what most humans do.

This is something I am always reminding myself to do and being mindful and living in the moment is a great place to be, rather than worrying about the past or the future, which are two things no one has control over anyway.

So when I am with my dogs, mindfulness is the state I am always in. I cherish every moment with them. I laugh at their funny antics and I appreciate every moment God has granted that I spend with these amazing animals and if one of my dogs should pass over Rainbow Bridge, I know that they would want me to go on and rescue another, rather than defend myself from future emotional pain.

Appreciation of what you have when you have it, rather than when it has gone is the key.

So if you have recently lost a pet, I honestly know the hurt you are going through, but always remember, your best friend is now looking down on you, urging you to save another soul.



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Another Bucket list item tickedWe all have them to a certain extent I guess, and sometimes we achieve some of them, or all of them, depending on how our lives pan out.

However, a local lady called Val, who works at the Beneficia Cruz Roja Charity Shop in Sax, has finally ticked off a long standing item on her “bucket List” which was to have a pillion ride on

the back of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle.

This was achieved courtesy of the Costa Blanca Rawhider’s Motorcycle Club, some of whose members arrived at the Charity Shop last Friday morning in order to fulfill Val’s wish.

Fittingly, it was also American Independence Day as well, and Harley Davidson of course, is a legendary American icon.

With Val safely on the back of the Judges (Ed Purcell’s) Harley Heritage Softail, the convoy then set off for a nice ride, culminating in a coffee stop at Salinas. Then it was back to Sax, and Val returned on the back of Big Als (Alan Ogdens) Harley Electra Glide, thus experiencing two different Harley Davidson riding experiences. A great morning was had by all, and Val was also presented with a club patch.

There is a short video of the ride on the clubs website www.costablancarawhiders.com

Also thanks to shop manageress Anna, for her co-operation, and giving Val the time out to achieve her wish.

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Madrid offers many famous attractions for tourists within the inner city area. More adventurous explorers who are prepared to use the well-organised and inexpensive public transport (or of course their car) will be well rewarded by travelling out of the city.

Endless lists of options are on offer and with time being the constant challenge to the visitor, it is best to prioritise the sites to be visited.After a rare occurrence of a late AVE train arrival in Madrid, courtesy of the previous days extreme weather causing track problems, I arrived in Atocha station, Madrid. It can be a confusing chaotic place but my host was perfectly positioned to meet me and coffee was the first priority. As much as I appreciate the wonderful AVE service unfortunately, the cafeteria is comparable to the bad old days of British Rail. It is worth booking ‘Preferente’ to benefit from the excellent meals service.

After leaving my weekend case in the hotel, we returned to Atocha and caught a cercania (local train) out to Aranjuez, southwest of Madrid. Line C-3 ends at Aranjuez so you cannot miss the stop.

The station building is another of the classic Spanish railway stations with ornate decoration homage to the glory days of steam rail travel. The Madrid-Aranjuez line was completed in 1851 and is the second oldest in Spain.

Following a short walk, fortunately shaded by mature trees protecting us from fierce July sun, the Royal Palace of Aranjuez stood proud set in magnificent grounds.

Commissioned in the 16th century by Philip 2nd it was completed in the 18th century although later enlarged by Charles 3rd with two additional wings. The impressive square building was designed around a courtyard flanked by two towers finished with domes. The intention of the architecture was to link the building with the grounds for relaxation and recreation.

The palace has a rich history of fires and war but royalty through the ages has always restored and developed the building providing

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a rich legacy to enjoy in our 21st century.

Because a tourist marches on his stomach we opted to sample a Menu del Dia with a postre of local strawberries, which along with asparagus are the famous local crops before getting down to the serious business of exploration.

Deciding to start our tour before lethargy overtook us in the heat, a siesta was an attractive option, we walked across the huge courtyard and strolled around the well-kept gardens. With a variety of exotic mature trees, colourful plants, lush green lawns, fountains and ornate statues alongside a full flowing river Tagus it was a delightful post lunch stroll.

The palace is open to the public, check their site (see below) for opening times and prices – note there are free admission sessions midweek. We ventured inside and discovered a seemingly never-ending tour of staterooms with marvellous period furniture and colourful decorations. The palace’s important art and historical collections include the Museo de la Vida en Palacio, describing the daily lives of Spain’s monarchs. Unfortunately taking photos inside the palace is prohibited.

Despite being tourist season it was not over crowded making the royal treasures easy to enjoy and appreciate. It reminded me a little of the collections in Brighton’s Royal Pavilion but being set in vast grounds probably has to be rated overall more impressive.

Described as ‘...one of the most attractive building of Spanish classicism. Its architecture use pink brick and white stone from Colmenar (mountains near Malaga) show some aspects of the Spanish monarchy qualities: kind, cultivated and joyful...’ It is well worth the 40-minute train journey from Atocha on the frequent and cheap cercania service.

Madrid is famous for its nightlife. One option is the Mercado de San Miguel a historic place full of literary reminiscences. It is the only market constructed from iron dating back to 1835. It was later covered and is now an iconic location for night-time revellers. Located in the heart of old Madrid, an area of great personality within the city, surrounded by a fabulous choice of bars and restaurants. Including the oldest restaurant in the world (Guinness book of records) opened in 1725 Restaurante Botin is sited in Calle Cuchilleros, it even contains the original 18th century firewood oven.

Mercado de San Miguel is a foodies delight offering vast selections of tempting tapas from only 1€, with a choice of bars where you buy a drink to enjoy at any of the other bars or tapas stalls as you wander around overwhelmed by the amazing fresh food on display. After finally selecting our tapas, we relaxed and discussed whether the following days planned visit to Real sitio de San Lorenzo de el Escorial and Franco’s tomb at Valle de los Caidos could top Aranjuez.

To discover the answer see next month’s TIM as the Madrid excursions continue.

For more: http://turismoenaranjuez.com/aranjuez/palacio-real

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1.26and climbing!

GBP/EUR rates finally climbed above 1.26 following Draghi’s speech early July reaching highest levels since September 2012.The Euro continued to lose ground following interest rate and possible QE comments from the ECB President. - Printing money will ultimately reduce the euros value as it has done to the U.S. dollar!

Following recent positive UK inflation figures we are very close to reaching BoE target figure of 2.0%. Eyes down for what will happen next!

Having found it’s next leg up, the rate looks likely to range between 1.26 & 1.27 before deciding if it will make the break through 1.28. If the UK economy continues to perform well we could potentially see the pound rise a little higher, especially if the BoE MPC members continue to drop hints about when a rate rise will take place. However, if the actions taken by the ECB last month start to take hold we could see the Euro fight back. Added to whichthe rate is trading close to 2 year highs, it’s fairly inevitable that there will be somewhat of a crash back down sooner or later!

If you are hanging on, don’t put yourself under too much pressure! It’s neigh on impossible to catch the very tops!

The current picture is a rather different to that of the start of this year when the GBP/EUR was in the mid 1.19’s. This would have cost you around £170,000 for that €200,000 dream property. You can now get that same property for around £159,000 so a good time to buy your Euros!

Whatever the amount you are transferring, feel free to have a no obligation chat with us, call us or come into the Pinoso office and see what you can save, we aim to achieve the best rates with no charges, Our analysts are happy to discuss the markets with you and advise you of the best time to exchange to get the most from your Sterling or Euro.

We can also help you with your Spanish banking requirements – all our clients have access to the special deal through the Caja Murcia saving you money on banker’s drafts and bank charges.

Currencies4You Spain can be found in the main square, in Pinoso,We also offer car re-registrations and car ownership changes, Driving licence renewals, passport renewals, and mailbox rental.

Safety of your funds is paramount, as such we only use protected escrow accounts which are authorised and regulated by the FCA.

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Recently I have been asked a few times what I thought about this 5:2 diet, which seems to be the newest thing in the world of diets.

What exactly does 5:2 mean? Eat what you want five days a week, send your body to starvation mode for two. It’s marketed as ‘the part-time diet that still allows you to eat chocolate cake’ and seems to have hit the headlines in a big way. The idea is that, for five days a week, you eat a ‘normal’ number of calories and for two days a week you drastically reduce your calorie intact to 500 (women) or 600 (men).

Let us remember that ‘diet’ means ‘way of life’. We are not looking for a ‘quick win’ (and certainly this 5:2 diet is not about quick wins), but rather a change of eating habits in order to live healthily.

The positive news about this diet is that there are no restrictions on the types of food you can eat, so, at first sight, it seems easy to follow. No recipes, no eating plans. But...

For one, I question the practicality. As mentioned before, this is not a ‘quick fix’ but for the long haul. You need to make it fit your day to day life.

When do the two days of fasting fit into your week? On weekends? That’s when you invite people or go out. So, not weekends. Weekdays then. Well, don’t be fooled. This diet is tough. 500/600 calories are not much - think 5 or 6 bananas, a yogurt and a handful of nuts, just to put it in perspective. That means on fasting days you may feel low in energy, have poor concentration, be in a bad mood, and could suffer headaches and dizziness. Can you work and perform under these circumstances? Every week? And what about short-term changes of schedule? Customer meetings, business trips, short-notice invitations or guests.

Overeating could potentially be another problem. ‘Eat normal’ means what? 2,000 calories a day? And what exactly are 2,000 calories worth

of food? And anyway, we are allowed to eat everything we want, right? And boy we deserve a treat after those tough two days of fasting. What I mean is, we might be in danger to ruin our 2-days-fasting success by losing track on the other days. And in the long run we could gain more during the 5-day-eating than we lose during the two days fasting. Which leads me to another thought that’s worth considering.

The older we get the harder it is to lose weight and the easier we pile on the pounds. We might need more than two days to lose a pound, especially when we have to make up for ‘calorie sins’ committed during the five days of ‘eating normal’.

When you’re following a low-calorie diet, it’s important to make every calorie work – that means choosing nutritionally rich foods. If you follow the 5:2 diet, you need to make sure that your non-fast days are packed with nutritious options, including fruit, veg, whole grains and lean protein like chicken and dairy foods. Which means, like any other diet this one, too, requires you to think about what you eat, have an eating plan and face restrictions.

To me the best ‘diet’ has proven to be the ‘rule of 4’, as I call it, which we have been following for years. Four times a day, 400 calories per meal, every four hours. Eat what you want as long as you stick within the calorie range. No cravings, no hunger, no headaches. And once a week, whenever it suits you, have a ‘cheat day’, when you really do eat what you want, no counting calories, no restrictions. Once you go back to your normal day of eating, you quickly lose the one or two pounds you might have gained on ‘cheat day’.

Whichever diet works for you is a good one, as long as it is easy to stick to over a long time and it gives your body all it needs. Every now and then you might want a ‘quick fix’ to fit into your summer bikini or your dinner suit. Nothing wrong with that. But the 5:2 concept is not for those occasions.

By Monika Wood The Cooking Fairy [email protected]

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By John McGregor

It is this spiritual side of John Denver, covered so thoroughly in his book ‘Take Me Home*’’ that I found most interesting. Here was a man who had entertained millions, earned and spent a huge amount of money in his life with all the trappings of success, but always struggling to find inner peace and happiness. John’s autobiography was written in 1994, three years before he died and astonishingly at the end of the book he describes fully his thoughts and torment of where he was in the world at that point:

‘So what has all of this amounted to, these past fifty years, half of a century? On what further shore have I landed? Or is it a journey back to myself I am engaged on? I find myself thinking so often of the words to ‘On the Wings of a Dream’ which I wrote shortly after my father died. Yesterday I had a dream about dying, About laying to rest and then flying…why is it thus we are born… And so soon we are gone….‘

Amazingly prophetic words which moved me very much when I read them. Although John had his own Lear Jet to take him all over the world to concerts etc, he had lately purchased a largely experimental plane and had rented a house in

Monterrey, California to be near the school of his youngest daughter. There were known problems with the plane, however John was fully aware of these and had been warned. At the time his flying licence had

been suspended, and In a couple of months he was due back in court on his second drink-driving charge, and although he was cleared after the crash of having drink or drugs in his body, one can

only surmise that perhaps his mind was not fully concentrating when he turned down offers to fuel the plane beforehand, although he took off with enough fuel for the short flight. But during

the flight to switch on to the reserve tank it required a difficult manoeuvre of unbuttoning the straps and twisting round to turn the switch over. In doing so to balance John accidently kicked the right rudder pedal, as had been experienced by other pilots but at only 500 feet he had no chance to recover and the plane crashed straight into the sea. A tragic error of judgement, yet another tale of American idols who lost their lives in flying accidents, like Jim Reeves, Buddy Holly and Glen Miller.

I am a nobody in comparison to John Denver, but there are certain parallels in our lives. I have true happiness in my life today aged 65, after some similarly bumpy experiences along

life’s road - but John Denver died without such domestic stability, and that is sad. For me the one of John Denver’s songs that always hits the spot is not about his predominantly man and

nature theme, it’s called ‘Back Home Again. It was written in 1975 when John was 32, about a young long-distance lorry driver who lives with his pregnant wife on a farm in the country. It’s

the moving words of love, hope and gratitude for just the simple things in life, wanting what you have and loving someone very much for all the right reasons – a state that poor John himself

struggled to find all his life, seemingly relatively alone when he died. Here’s an excerpt:

‘He’s an hour away from riding on your prayers up in the sky, ten days on the road are barely gone. There’s a fire softly burning, supper’s on the stove, it’s the light in your eyes that makes him warm.

There’s all the news to tell him, how’d you spend your time, what’s the latest thing the neighbours say?And your mother called last Friday, “Sunshine” made her cry - you felt the baby move just yesterday.

Oh, the time that I can lay this tired old body down, and feel your fingers feather soft upon me.The kisses that I live for, the love that lights my way, the happiness that living with you brings me.

It’s the sweetest thing I know of, just spending time with you, it’s the little things that make a house a home.

Like a fire softly burning and supper on the stove, the light in your eyes that makes me warm.

Hey, it’s good to be back home again. Sometimes this old farm feels like a long lost friend.

Yes, and hey, it’s good to be back home again.’

John Denver’s words and music have stood the test of time against fluctuating fashions in taste, and his themes are as true today as when he wrote them. RIP, John - and thanks…

*Take Me Home, (first published 1994) John Denver Published October 11th 1994 by Crown Archetype

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Irwin International Removal Services SL

is a fully legal registered removals and storage company based in Dolores, close to Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca.

The London based offices have been established over 20 years and the European office, established here in Spain, for over 10 years. It is a family run business, providing local, national, international and worldwide removals.

Irwins’ have a large secure and fully alarmed warehouse in Dolores offering safe and secure storage at very competitive rates including full insurance. They are currently offering storage from as little as 5 euros per week.

They are also able to store cars, boats, caravans etc in their secure, tarmac yard, which is floodlit at night and covered by CCTV for security.

Moving home can be stressful enough, so having peace of mind with your contracted company is one less aspect to worry about. Irwin International have a commitment to best practice and provide their customers with an assurance of the standards and integrity of their business.

Their staff have been trained to the highest standards in export wrapping and packing and use only finest quality materials.

Customers are most welcome to visit the Irwin International warehouse in Dolores to see samples of the export wrapping service and discuss all aspects of home removal over a coffee with Mandy, the managing director. She will be only too pleased to explain all the procedures from start to finish - from the pre-move survey (to ascertaining volume), through packing, the importance of making full inventories at time of collection, insurance coverage for loss or damage, and ultimately to safe delivery at the other end.

Mandy had this to say “ Advice costs nothing and I have learnt a lot over the years working at Irwins’. If I can help a customer avoid downfalls and chose the right company for them, then even if we do not secure the job ourselves, I will have helped in some way. I believe that transparency in business is the key. Give the customers all the information and let them make an educated choice”.

So, next time you need the services of a removal company, why not give Mandy a call on 965 726 544/609 903 529 or email: [email protected]– you won’t be disappointed www.irwinremovals.com

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Written by Rob Innis with Ignacio Pellicer Mollá (Abogado- Solicitor – Barrister) of Pellicer & Heredia Abogados

The Legal Page

This month we bring you important and exciting news -

Banco Popular is held responsible to pay the money back to buyers of an off plan resort for not issuing the necessary bank guarantees

Pellicer & Heredia has been one of the law firms who started representing buyers lodging actions against the Banks to recover off-plan deposits paid during the real estate and financial boom in developments, which were not finished on time or not finished at all.

Many buyers during the boom years were attracted into buying off plan with many promises made by promoters and builders. Often the buyers were required to pay large deposits and stage payments only to find due to a variety of reasons the projects were completed late or in some never completed at all leaving buyers out of pocket and with no property.

The Spanish law was designed to protect these buyers by ensuring the monies paid were held in escrow accounts so that in the event of problems or non-completion the money could be refunded with compensation payments. However, these laws were openly flouted and frequently foreign buyers were unaware of their rights or even if they were aware, they found it hard to get their rights and financial protection.

Talking to Ignacio Pellicer, he confirmed: ‘We have been pioneers with the so-called Law 57/68 cases as this is the number of the Law which grants refund rights to off plan buyers.’

Buyers who received a Bank Guarantee or Insurance Policy for the safety of their deposits or those who never had it due to the developer or Bank irresponsibility should now receive justice. Due to the recent cases held by the Murcia Courts, nº 5 and 11, which ordered Banco Popular to pay back to the buyers of an off plan property located in Cuevas de la Almanzora (Almanzora Country Club) and developed by Huma Mediterraneo SL, all the money they invested plus the legal interest from the time they made the payment and all the legal costs they incurred during the Court proceedings.

The imperative and inalienable rules contained in Law 57/68 are

obligatory to developers, b a n k s and insurance entities.

The breach of these obligations by professionals, developers and

financial institutions can never be to the detriment of the buyer.

Law 57/68 requires the Banks to guarantee all deposited amounts:

1. Through the opening of a special Bank account

2. Through the custody of said special account, so that all the amounts paid as advanced payments are effectively deposited in the protected account.

3. Through the vigilance for all the amounts to be used only for building purposes, under the bank responsibility.

Art. 1 of the 57/1968 Law states ‘The bank receiving up front payments in the developer special account must request the existence of those Bank Guarantees under its own responsibility.’

If you bought a property off plan, you paid a deposit down or even made stage payments into the special bank account opened by the Developer, you might be interested to learn more about your rights since Spanish Courts are holding sentences in the buyers’ favor.

This is only general information. It is recommended that all legal matters pertaining to specific cases are referred to a lawyer for advice, guidance and execution. Pellicer & Heredia Lawyers will be pleased to help you with a study of your case. For more information and free advice, call us on +34 965 480737 – 606056282 or e-mail [email protected] .

We will soon be bringing you news of the autumn seminar sessions, which are currently at the planning stage and hopefully will include some exciting new venues – so keep a watch on this page.

In addition, to come is an update on the proposed and announced tax changes, which could affect everyone. The good news is tax rates may be reduced however, there are proposed changes for both rental tenants and landlords regarding the taxation of rental properties. Also to come is news of new consumer rights laws.

Our next event is an information seminar with our business partners

Quesada Fish & Chips August 5th 12 o’clock with a FREE lunch

Please pre-register - for more contact 615 84 81 68

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Now, in the middle of the holiday season, thousands of Brits have left their country to spend some nice holiday weeks with their loved ones. However, what sounds as the “most wonderful time of the year”, in many cases is the trigger for arguing, stress and anger. This applies to about two thirds of British holidaymakers, and it is even so that over 30 percent of divorces are filed immediately after the holiday period. Stress where there should prevail fun and relaxation. Why?

The reasons for family or relationship trouble on vacation are numerous. In many situations, an unrealistic expectation has to be mentioned. Immense is the anticipation of a harmonious time together at the beach or in the mountains, little space remains for rational ideas regarding possible disturbing factors. A lot of money is also spent on the annual holiday, so that the holiday just has to be a perfect time. If then something is different from the expected, the disappointment is huge. Often little things are overrated and cause negative mood and stress. Also and in particular, the unusual 24 hours of presence of the partner or the family is very unusual and a test for every relationship. Therefore, it should be clear even before traveling, what are the interests, preferences and habits of the travellers. It’s less about beach or mountains and more about everyday´s little things, which can be incompatible and easily accumulate to conflicts. For example, some want to adapt to the local conditions, others may prefer to pursue their domestic habits while on holiday.

A further aspect is the underestimation of the stranger, who needs to get along in a foreign country with an unknown language, will soon discover that even everyday things such as shopping (lack of knowledge of the language), driving a car and going out (lack of local knowledge) are much more strenuous than they are at home: It simply needs a lot more thinking at everyday things. The strained and consumed energy, especially in unusual 35 degrees in the shade, is no longer available for other situations. Instead of a relaxing holiday, tension arises and less power for the application of tolerance and understanding of others is available.

What can you do to make the holiday more harmonic?

To avoid conflicts with partner or family during the holidays, and to be

prepared for tense situations, thinking about the following points is a very helpful recommendation:

1. With whom do I travel?

Normally you do not spend your vacation with strangers, but that does not mean that some behaviour of the partner or the family in the 24hour-mode can bring negative surprise. Considering or even recording the peculiarities and probable patterns of reaction of the travellers, you will be less surprised and will be able to act more wisely to avoid stress.

2. What do I want from the vacation?

Knowing one’s own needs is also important. What do I enjoy most? What compromises with the partner or family can be agreed? Where is potential for conflict? Thinking about these questions in advance, avoids annoying arguments on the holiday site.

3. What are my expectations regarding the holiday location?

Realistically imagining the expected conditions of weather, place and people before the trip, saves you from negative surprises at the venue. Also, knowing the local habits helps to be able to adapt well and one knows what to expect.

These points should be considered in or even before every trip, so that one is prepared psychologically and can enjoy the holidays to the fullest. However, if conflicts arise nevertheless, problems should be better addressed and dealt with on the spot as soon as possible. Professional counselling is recommended in this case, so that no underlying tension remains which could continue afterwards in everyday life, until it comes to a big break down.

Mirko Bruns, Graduated PsychologistCentro Internacional de Atención Psicológica

Tel.: 630.341.888San Luís/Torrevieja

[email protected]

The most wonderful time of the year(?) Stress and disharmony between partners or family on vacations is unfortunately more

common than expected.

There are different reasons that easily spoil the expected holiday fun and relaxation.

What are these reasons and what can you do?

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Honey is one of mother nature’s greatest gifts and an important item to add to your urban survival cache. But it is more urgent that you acquire honey than most other items. Over the past several years the honeybee population has dropped up to 70 percent and the price of honey is on the rise. Scientists still don’t know for sure why this is happening, but it is likely due to several factors such as an increasing number of chemicals in our environment, radiation from cell phones, and other reasons.

Whatever the cause, it is quite possible that honeybees could become extinct this century. The good news is that there is still plenty of honey available for purchase and it lasts forever. Archeologists have discovered jars of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs, and it is still edible!

As with most food, raw is better than processed. Most honey found in grocery stories is “commercial” which means it has been heated and filtered so it looks clean and smooth. Unfortunately, when honey is heated it loses much of its nutritional value, so try to stock up on raw honey, although even commercial honey is good for you. You’ll know it’s raw from the tiny pieces of pollen and honeycomb, or by simply checking the label. Although it will crystallize into a thick, butter-like consistency after a few months, all you have to do is warm it up with a little water to rehydrate it. Better yet, buy some Tupelo honey it never crystallizes.

What’s so great about honey?

Honey is one of the best things you can eat; the list of health benefits seems endless. Here are just a few great things about honey:

* It increases energy. The glucose in honey gives you an immediate energy boost, while the fructose keeps your energy level high for longer. Instead of coffee in the morning, try some honey on toast or in tea. And instead of

an energy drink before a workout, eat a spoonful of honey and drink a glass of water. It works just as well and it’s healthier.

* It builds up the immune system. Honey is full of antioxidants and has

many anti-bacterial properties. In The Honey Revolution by

Dr. Ron Fessenden, there is some information about

honey’s ability to help prevent cancer and tumors.

* It’s good for cuts and burns. When applied to wounds, honey can keep them clean and free of infections, reduce pain and swelling, and help them heal faster. Manuka honey is believed to be the best type of honey for this.

* It soothes sore throats and coughs. Honey is great for the walls of the throat and its antimicrobial properties help kill the bacteria causing the infection. And studies have shown that buckwheat honey is as good for night time coughs as medicines like NyQuil.

* It can reduce allergies. This is because taking honey helps you build up a tolerance to local pollens.

* It can help with insomnia. Mix a teaspoon of honey with a glass of warm milk before you go to bed.

* It assists with weight loss. Although honey has more calories than sugar, it can help your body burn off the fat stored in your body, especially when taken with a glass of warm water and lemon juice. Another method is to boil it in water and cinnamon powder first thing in the morning.

* It’s good for those with high cholesterol or type 2 diabetes. In a series of experiences, scientists have been able to show that natural honey, taken daily, can lower cholesterol and causes a much lower rise in blood sugar than refined sugars.

* It’s good for the skin. Drinking milk and honey every morning can reduce wrinkles and keep your skin smooth and healthy.

* It shortens hangovers. It’s better if you don’t drink so much you have a hangover, but it can happen to the best of us and honey can help. It’s gentle on the stomach and can help the liver oxidate alcohol more quickly.

* It goes great with cinnamon. we could write a whole other list about the benefits of honey mixed with cinnamon. This mixture is good for things like arthritis, hair loss, toothaches, upset stomachs and more.

* It tastes great!

There are even more benefits than the ones listed here, but you get the idea. So when stocking up on food in preparation for whatever urban survival scenario might come your way, stop for a moment and consider your health. Eating MRE’s and canned foods during a disaster won’t be good for your body, but eating honey everyday can help make up for that. And remember, it lasts forever so get all you can while it’s still affordable.

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Summer Recipes

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Prep time: 15 mins » A traditional cocktail and a night out favourite with a seasonal spin. Turning it into an ice-lolly couldn’t be easier; all you need is 10ml sugar syrup, 10ml vodka, 5ml orange liqueur and 80ml cranberry juice.

» Add some orange peel or slices if you want, mix it all together, pour it, then freeze it.

Cosmopolitan

» Another classic cocktail made with rum, coconut

and pineapple juice. For this one you will need

15ml rum (dark or white, we don’t mind), 10ml

sugar syrup, 40ml coconut milk, 40ml pineapple

juice and some fruit if you like.

» Mix, pour, freeze, enjoy.

Pina Colada

Recipe courtesy of www.studentbeans.com

» A classic drink re-invented for summer, who

would say no to a frozen gin and tonic?

» Use 15ml of your favourite gin, 90ml tonic,

15ml sugar syrup and add some slices of lime or

cucumber so that it looks extra awesome when it’s

frozen.

» Mix them together, pour into some moulds, let

them freeze overnight and enjoy.

Gin & Tonic

» A breakfast favourite with vodka, tomato juice and various spices.

» To make this you will need 15ml vodka, 80ml tomato juice, 10ml sugar syrup and then however much Worcester sauce and chilli powder that you can handle. Feel free to also add chunks of tomato or celery into the mix.

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How often have I heard it said “we want to see the real Spain”, to experience true Flamenco music and dancing? For me, there is one place that is an absolute must to take you, and your friends, into the world of Spanish culture and history.

La Tona – is situated just over an hour’s drive from the airport at Alicante - a small but beautifully maintained cave in the village of Abanilla that will present you with an evening so atmospheric that the memory will stay with you forever. The cave is tastefully decorated and furnished with individual chairs and tables so that the sitting arrangements allow a close-up first class view of the show, giving one a feeling of being part of the performance itself.

It is over four years since I was there, but I can vividly remember the dancers in their brightly coloured dresses, proudly throwing back their heads and the staccato clicking of castanets. The performers were so professional appearing as in a trance as they twirled and stamped their feet to the emotive guitar music and rhythmic clapping of hands. I defy anyone to leave without tears of emotion from this truly exciting evening. It is Flamenco on another level, just as I imagine it had been performed when first created.

To complete the experience, be sure to order the tapas when booking. The hosts will make you feel as though they are welcoming you and your friends into their home. They will serve you with an attractively presented platter of good quality Spanish snacks, and the bar is well stocked with something for everyone.

Perhaps a word of warning, La Tona is situated at the top of a steep hill and a number of steps so be sure to mention this to the proprietors when you are booking if this could be a problem to you, or members of your party, – because booking an evening at La Tona is something you must do and an evening you will always remember.

Carol Garrett

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Well Marquez winning every time is getting boring isn’t it? Not if you saw the German MotoGP at Sachsenring. The changeable weather meant that most of the field had to start from the pit lane after changing onto their wet weather (tyred) bikes. Young Marc had been pushed all the way back to 10th and it looked a massive task in the wet. Not a bit of it, he had reeled them all in a few laps and we got the usual result. He was followed onto the podium by Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo, so much for the north Europeans dominating in the wet! The race prior to that had been less eventful with MM winning by 6 seconds. Next one up Indianapolis on 10th August. Can he make it 10 in a row? It’s already looking like it’s just the size of the gap now, he’s 77 points up exactly half way through the season.

In World Superbikes Tom Sykes has extended his lead before their long break with 4 wins from the last 3 meetings. They’re not going again until 10th September in Jerez, a great ride down if you can do it. Fellow Brit Jonny Rea has come back into the frame in third place after a great win in the wet in the second race at Portimao. Sykes looked like he was going backwards as he slipped from 2nd to 8th but it he kept a tactical eye on his nearest rival Stephan Guintoli who only finished one place above him. Sykesy goes into the break 44 points ahead of Guintoli and 64 from Rea.

As predicted the street racing at Algueña didn’t disappoint, it really is a spectacle and the whole town gets involved, regardless of age. You really must do it if you live around here. It’s always the first weekend in July.

So what will you do in the summer break? I’ve heard a lot of people say it’s too hot to ride. Well, not if you plan your route to avoid town centres and wear the correct clothes – and no I don’t mean T shirts and shorts. If you have an off your skin goes down to the bone in seconds, even at ‘slow’ speeds. Mesh jackets are the things guys, or jackets with mesh in them. There are a whole host of makes but if you’re a Harley rider theirs are particularly good. Also check your tyres for cracks, especially if you’ve brought them from the UK. Having tread is not enough, this weather and these roads take their toll.

As for other events no information again on the usual websites, not a single event in Murcia or Alicante provinces advertised for August, if you know of any let me know.

Remember if you have any comments or want to advertise your club, group or an event I can be contacted via email at [email protected] or on Facebook at Tim Bikers where you will also find details of events where I have got less notice.Spanish word of the month – calor (hot). Not to be confused with caliente (heated). So the weather is calor but the water in your coffee caliente. OK? Seemples really.

Ride safe, Jack

Spanish word of the month – calor (hot). Not to be confused with caliente (heated). So the weather is calor but the water in your coffee caliente. OK? Seemples really.

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Anybody remember ‘The Krypton Factor’?

I loved it, especially the final challenge which involved flying an airliner simulator down the approach to a successful landing. Most contestants crashed.

It’s the big question of most hobby pilots, could a PPL fly a commercial jet down the approach and land should the flight crew be incapacitated. It’s a difficult question to get an unbiased opinion on. Ask an airline pilot and he’ll say no, because it devalues his qualification. Ask a PPL and he’ll say yes because…well it’s our private daydream! Both pilots dead having eaten the Easyjet BLT, panic-stricken stewardess asks “are there any pilots on board?”, enter Captain Pickles of Solaero to save the day and sleep with lots of grateful passengers….(female ones)!

That’s the fantasy….. in reality I’d be pooing my pants with everyone else, especially knowing what I know having researched the subject in an attempt to give an objective answer!

Firstly, our krypton factor contestants were given the aircraft on a stable approach, air speed correct, aircraft trimmed and in landing configuration. All they had to do was keep the ILS crosses lined up and be lucky on the flare out…they weren’t pilots. Experienced private pilots would have a much greater success rate. Yes we may flare late, or over-control but we would adapt quicker than a non pilot because we know what we’re supposed to do.

However, before all you PPL’s rush out buying Captains outfits, that’s the easy bit!

Getting onto a stable approach from 30,000ft is tough! A few truthful commercial pilot’s admitted that they would struggle to do this manually...without the computers. They know how to work the computers…a PPL doesn’t.

Light aircraft are hi-drag, and relatively low inertia. The inertia bleeds off quickly. They also have a low pitch-power relationship, ie you don’t get large changes in pitch to large changes in power. They’re easy to control and anticipate.

The jetliner is extremely slippery, it doesn’t want to slow down. Close the throttles and the engines spool down slowly, but the pitch-power couple is immense, soon you would be descending rapidly, so you’d apply power but the engines take time to spool up and you’d overcorrect, with far too much nose up….you’d overcorrect again nose down…and again nose up, with each correction sending the aircraft further beyond your control until you either stalled and crashed, or dived and crashed! You’d even fight to keep the wings level with the sluggish ailerons. It takes weeks of supervision to even learn to trim these things!

A very honest airline captain said he would prefer a ‘microsoft flight simulator geek’ at the controls rather than a PPL….”Because he’ll know where the buttons are”!

A PPL wouldn’t stand much chance unless he had someone on the radio telling him which buttons to press to initiate an auto-descent…but would he find the buttons in time? Probably not!

On a different note, congratulations to student pilot Geoff Gresswell on a flawless first solo flight.

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You’ve been making a lot of changes, which has been exhilarating but tiring. It may be wise to slow your pace. Don’t force yourself to make a decision before you’re ready. Instead, give yourself a chance to weigh the options. You might miss a deadline, but this won’t be disastrous. It’s more important to do what is best for you than satisfy an employer or government agency. If you’re dissatisfied with the results of a makeover, stay calm. You can revert to your original appearance.

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A legal problem that has been causing trouble could settle down. This will allow you to spend more time expanding your horizons. Pursuing a course of study or travelling to a foreign country may be a welcome change of pace. You’re tired of coping with the court system all the time. Eventually, you will have to resolve this matter. For now, you’ve been given a respite. Take full advantage of this break, as it will refresh you for later challenges.

A creative project or romance could experience delays. Try not to push things forward. It may be better to linger. Be willing to make revisions to an article, recipe or design. Agree to see other people as a means to become more certain about a new relationship. By giving yourself options, you’ll avoid making a mistake. Someone who has made impressive progress could suffer a setback. It does happen. Your patience and support will go a long way towards easing their anxiety.

You’ve been dedicating lots of time to an unusual hobby or interest. This trend could come to an end, as you’ll be forced to turn your attention to some important family matters. Spending more quality time with a relative may be critical to improving your relationship. If someone close is having a few problems you might want to connect more regularly. Your calm, reassuring presence is therapeutic. Use it to help a loved one who is struggling. The results will be rewarding.

An intense involvement could cool down and you may decide to return to a committed relationship you abandoned some time ago. Putting some distance between you and a passionate lover will give you a chance to calm down and reflect on your priorities. While it’s exciting to be with someone who makes your pulse pound, this chemistry will not last forever. It may be better to forge a life with someone who shares your dreams, values and priorities.

A home repair project could grind to a halt. This is maddening, but it can’t be helped. It may be difficult to find someone who is capable of continuing the job in a safe, professional way. Ask friends for recommendations on plumbers, electricians and contractors. You may have to wait to get on an expert’s schedule, but that’s better than trying to patch things up yourself. Be patient and breathe deep. You might have to stay with a friend until the job is finished.

You will spend less time with a social or professional group. Meeting on a particular day may not be convenient for you. It’s also possible that personal matters will keep you from venturing far from home. Don’t insist on loading up your schedule with all sorts of activities. You’ll fare better by concentrating on one or two priorities. Eventually, these duties will subside and you’ll be able to return to your former commitments. For now, give yourself the gift of more breathing room.

It may be best to put a relationship on hold. You’re tired of coming to a loved one’s rescue all the time. At some point, they need to take responsibility for their own actions. You have tremendous responsibilities both at home and work. By turning your attention to these matters, you’ll feel less compelled to make amends with this troublemaker. You’re a lot more self sufficient than you realise. Give yourself a chance to escape the drama and make it on your own.

A trip or contract could be suddenly cancelled. Try not to be disappointed. This turn of events may be a blessing in disguise. Take this opportunity to slow down and smell the flowers. Recently, you’ve been very busy running errands, fielding calls and filling out paperwork. Now there is a lull in your schedule. Catch up on your reading, return to a course of study or reconnect with a relative. It will be a relief to escape a tight timetable.

Your career has been undergoing some dramatic changes. At long last, you’ll have a chance to slow down and catch your breath. Getting used to a new set of responsibilities will take time and patience. Try not to be hard on yourself when you struggle with unfamiliar concepts. Nobody expects perfection, especially at this stage of the game. The more gentle you are with yourself, the easier it will be to master this role. If you’re out of work, take this opportunity to rest and reflect on future possibilities.

A nervous condition or ache may return. If this happens, remain calm. You may have to make a few alterations to your diet or posture to correct the situation. The sooner you get attention for this problem, the faster it will be resolved. A former client or customer could come back into the fold. It’s important to establish healthy boundaries in this relationship. Don’t let anyone infringe on your privacy or push you around. Be clear about how you can help and what services you can offer.

Money that was promised to you may be delayed. Remain calm. You’ll have to keep after this matter, but your patience and persistence will pay off. Don’t fall for any sob stories and keep a careful record of all of your communications. That way, if you have to go to court, you’ll have all the facts at your disposal. A former employer may ask you to return to the fold. This may be a good temporary measure to generate income.

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As you drive down the short stretch of dual carriageway that joins Valencia to the beaches at El Saler during late May or early June you soon become aware of what looks like a vast, vivid green cricket pitch badly in need of a trim. These are the rice paddies of the Albufera, one of the biggest in Spain and part of an area that was, in Roman times, the most productive agricultural region in the whole of the then known world.

Take a ride on one of the barcas, the long wooden boats that work the lake, with their bright umbrellas keeping off the heat of the sun, and you get a close-up view of the dense reed ‘islands’, known locally as matas. There are six of these isletas, where herons stride regally, and above you you’ll see cattle egrets, little crested pochards, mallards and wigeon, a few of the 250 species that visit the Albufera, ninety of which use it as a nesting ground.

The boatman will point out the towns surrounding the lake, way off in the distance - Valencia, Alfafara, Silla, Benifaió - shimmering on the edge of the twenty-five square kilometre expanse of water, but the density of deep green that ripples by the bow disguises the fact that, should you step over the side in most parts of the lake it would barely come up to your neck.

The great lake of the Albufera was formed over millennia as sediment from the rivers Júcar and Turia was deposited to form a barrier across the Gulf of Valencia, creating a 30-kilometre beach from Valencia to Cullera. This sandbar effectively acted as a filter to stop seawater encroaching into the freshwater lake; high tides would be gathered into great saltwater pools that would dry out with the heat of the sun and provide, in later years, a subsidiary business of salt collection.

The lagoon, one of the biggest in the Mediterranean, receives about eight times more water each year than it can accommodate without flooding the surrounding area and these days great sluice gates control the flow of water out to the sea, without saltwater flowing in the reverse direction.

The Romans first colonised the Albufera but it was with the introduction of arroz (rice) by the Arabs in the 15th century that led to great swathes

of the lake being drained for agricultural purposes. The rice growers didn’t have a healthy – or long – life. Due to the infectious diseases inherent in growing the crop few lived to their 60th birthday and illness and death led to the depopulation of the area, not helped by a series of prohibitions on growing the crop.

Most of the agricultural workers were Moriscos, Moors who had converted to Christianity at the time of Jaime I, and they were responsible for the design of the highpeaked cottages, barracas, with their steeply sloping roof thatched with two layers of densely-packed reeds from the matas, and their low sides walls, supposedly because no-one slept in beds in those days, they all slept on the floor.

The oldest barraca in the Albufera is only 150 years old, but they still follow the original lines, including the small cross at the apex of the roof that the Moors used to declare that it was a Christian house – although what they felt in their hearts was their business.

As the lake was reclaimed for rice production the fishing diminished, although it is still an important part of the commercial life of the

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Albufera. Historically only the eldest son of each family registered with the fisherman’s association of El Palmar, could fi sh the waters of the lagoon but this law is no longer strictly adhered to – even women fish these days! But there is still the annual sortido, a draw where the fishermen get to choose their pitch depending on their lucky number – a sort of fishy bingo.

Perch, grey mullet and bass are the main catch, but the pearl of the lagoon is the anguilla, the fresh-water eel, found in every local restaurant as all i pebre a rich stew where a paste of almonds, garlic, saffron and parsley are blended into the stock in which the eel is cooked.

Nature reserve, fishing ground, duck hunter’s paradise, the Albufera means different things to different people but there can be no escaping the fact that rice is king and it should come as no surprise to learn that that icon of Spanish cuisine, the paella had its origins in the rice fields of Valencia.

The romantic (although some might say ‘ridiculous’) origin of the name paella is said to be because the dish was first cooked by a young man for his lover - he made it para ella (for her), but the more realistic is that it takes its name from the shallow two-handled frying pan in which it is traditionally cooked and is derived from the Latin patella.

To the uninitiated, a paella is a paella is a paella, but the subtleties

of its preparation, the exact timing of when to add the water and for how long it should ‘lie’ before being served are the subject of fierce debate. “This is the food of our grandparents,” says Antonio Barco, Head of Food Studies at CdT, the Centre for the Development of Tourism, a chain of schools set up by the regional government of Valencia, “While the basics of the dish might be the same, the preparation can vary considerably from family to family and from the coast to the mountains of the interior.”

According to Antonio it is these regional differences that account for the great ‘rice debate’ - does the water go into the pan first or is it added to the rice afterwards? “In the north of the Costa Blanca they use a lot of chicken and rabbit so the meat is cooked in the paella with plenty of water, but in the south we use a lot of fish, which cooks much more quickly so the rice is cooked first and then the fish is added.”

“Valencianos believe that a true paella can only be made in Valencia because the water has as high concentration of calcium which affects how the rice is cooked. If they go to the mountains or to make a picnic somewhere else they will always take the water with them.

“Paella was cooked by the men in the fields and the women in the house but it is also a very social thing,” continues Antonio. “At weekends families get together to cook paella and everyone will be shouting at you telling you what you are doing wrong. “Put more water in!”, “No, you’ll make it to soggy!”, “That’s too much garlic and you need to let the meat brown more!” It’s a big family event and then afterwards, if it’s eaten in the traditional way, everyone eats out of the pan using their own spoon.”

Despite the reduction of the Lago de Albufera to only a tenth of its original size because of the land reclamation for agricultural, it is still the place Valencianos themselves go to try one of the two hundred or more arroz dishes offered by the local restaurants. Although of course, none of the recipes will be as good as his own.

Rice with EverythingValencia’s Albufera

By Derek Workman

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Jamie Smith carded 34 points to win the July Stableford at Bonalba Golf. Playing off a handicap of 10, Jamie’s score was equalled by Ken Knight who won the Silver Section. David Fellows, with 29 points, won the Bronze Section from Pat Cooke on countback.

On a hot summer’s day 36 golfers eventually found their way to Bonalba! The first of four fourballs tee-ed off from the 10th at just after 9 am. The remaining 5 groups made a conventional start from the 1st at a little after 9.30 am.

Members found the course in better condition than in the Spring. The fairways showed great improvement and the greens were generally soft and holding although some were a little bare. As usual, Richard Davis and the staff at Bonalba were very welcoming. The Society thanks them all for their part in arranging a two tee start at fairly late notice.

Out on the course everything appeared to be going to plan with the crossovers from the 18th to the 1st Tee dovetailing nicely. This was before ‘Buggygate’ struck. First indication of a problem was the eventual winner seen tearing up the 18th in his buggy to inform the Caddymaster the other buggy in his group had broken down. All the buggies were in use and out on the course. The Caddymaster was then spotted with his assistant and two electric trolleys en route to the stricken pair of John Orrell and Terry Logan. Miraculously the buggy sparked into life and after a delay of some twenty minutes the 18th was completed and they slipped into the middle of another society as they crossed over to the 1st Tee. It’s a little known fact that buggies tend not to go when they are left in neutral John!

In the clubhouse Captain Martin Taylor welcomed members and guests Mike and Lynn Lucas and Graham Cameron. He acknowledged the hard work that had been carried out as was evident by the general improvements around the course. Before presenting the prizes Martin informed members that it would be a Shotgun Start the next time at Bonalba on November 11th. He also mentioned there were a few places left for the extra Golf Day at La Finca on Tuesday 26th August.

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At the recent BBQ held at El Romero in Barbarroja over 70 members and guests enjoyed excellent food in the picturesque courtyard of this delightful establishment. Well done to Graham Palmer and his small team of helpers for organising a splendid event which was enjoyed by everyone.

JAMIE SMITH ON TOP OF THE PILE AT BONALBA GOLF!

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Campo golf meeting Las Colinas 27th June

The meeting at Las Colinas was our second visit to this club, but like the first time it was just as good and was worth the Euros that we paid. When you think what you pay for, some of the other clubs who do not give you anything like water tee pegs practice balls and a beer at the end of the day, with a buggy that is clean and safe. I am sorry that I had to turn down some people but I have to know the numbers a week or more before the days as tee times are hard to get on a Friday If there are any people on holiday who would like to play a game of golf with us just call me.

Winners for the June meeting

Gold winner G Khan with 25 pointsSilver winner M Tenwolde with 45 points

N/P on the 5th J HendricksN/P on the 10th J Hendricks

N/P on the 17th no oneL/D R Bligh

Guest J Smith

July meeting Alenda 25th 1st tee 9.52August meeting Bonalba 24th 1st tee to follow

September meeting Alenda 26th 1st tee 10.00a.m.

Thanks to all the members call Brian Johnson mob no 618 834 774

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The Royal British Legion in Spain, Pinoso Branch,

On Saturday12th July 60 Members and Guests from The Royal British Legion in Spain, Pinoso Branch enjoyed a wonderful BBQ in the Garden of Members Gordon and Sandra Robinson. Special thanks to them and their helpers who worked tirelessly to make the event a success raising over 500 Euros for the Poppy Appeal.

The Pinoso branch of the Royal British Legion in Spain has a full programme of social events throughout the year. Please remember, you do not have to be an ex Member of the Armed Forces to join. Meet people, make new friends and raise money to help the armed forces of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

N.B. Monthly Meetings held the last Tuesday of the Month 19:30 at Meson Tonet restaurant in Pinoso. For more details, please contact:

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Discovery of Orito & Monforte

Members and friends of Hondón Valley and Pinoso Branches of The Royal British Legion enjoyed a fabulous day out organised by Monforte Town Hall and Orito Micro Brewery and thanks go them both for all their help and assistance. Anna & Pedro, English speaking guides, explained the history around the San Pascual Hermit Cave and Father Lorenzo, who tends the area, was on hand to answer questions. San Pascual was the last Saint to be made in Spain and he had many healing powers. Brides today still take their bouquets to lay in the chapel and ask for good health. The San Pascual Pilgrimage, held in May, is a well attended fiesta. The best views ever were to be seen from the top of the mountain. After a quick look in the Tourist Office in the centre of Orito we were privileged to be shown around the Convent by one of the Cappuccino monks and see much of the cultural changes since the 1500´s. After an enjoyable Spanish menu del dia at San Pascual Terrace Restaurant it was onto visit Manuel and Jessica at the Orito Brewery actually in Monforte. Tasting of the beer was a great way to end the day and some went home well stocked up!



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1 Apollo 21 gear front suspension and disc brake 45 2 18 gear new tyres recently serviced 30€..Also wine bottle cooler holds 12 bottles ext dimensions 17”x16”x20” 45 euros Tel 622 711 156 El Reloj Fortuna

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For Sale:Vax mach Air Bagless Upright vacuum cleaner Good working order 35 Euros. Electrolux Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner.Good working Order. 20 euros, Fortuna.968 696 190.

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Peugeot speedfight 2 50cc scooter for sale in very good condition. Less than 2000 km. Only €725. Call or message Howard 647 791 152 or [email protected] for photos and more details.

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!! WANTED !! Ladies who like to sing ...don´t waste your vocals just singing in the bath or whilst doing the housework… The Fortuna Ladies Singing Group sing together both for FUN and to raise money for the CHARITY Caritas (for those in need). We perform at various venues including the Baños de Leana with a LIGHT HEARTED AND FUN REPERTOIRE, which includes songs old and new, gospel, shows, films and a few well known Spanish songs to please our ever growing Spanish audience. We are privileged to also perform our Christmas concert at La Purisma Church

in Fortuna. It´s a fun group and all in a good cause. Phone Anna 634 381 057 or visit our website www.alegriasingersfortuna.com for more info

Wanted- English style Pool Table in decent condition. Sax area. phone 965 479 323 or 629 990 487

Wanted , trailer tent , Spanish registered in full working order and with complete papers , any size considered , cash waiting , call 667 869 547

Wanted. Have you a halogen oven you no longer use, in good condition Hondon area Tel 639 564 242

Wanted corner fish tank on a unit, will collect Call 653 088 640

I am looking to purchase an old Vespa or Lambretta pre 70s or motorbike that is need of restoration or not. Do you have one of these that has just being left lying around in your garden-garage-shed, that you would like to get rid of and by doing so get a yourself some euros. If you do, then please call me on 680 976 823

Wanted guitarist looking to either join or form a band, i love playing music from the 60’s 70’s 80’sif there are any bands or musicians out there please contact me i am based between Elche and Torrevieja. 661 350 963 or e-mail [email protected]

We are a four piece band looking for a Singer. playing music from the 60’s to present day. applicant must be enthusiastic and a team player.we are based around the south costa blanca. e-mail: [email protected] or call 634 760 776

CLUBS/MEETINGS

We are looking for more English speaking people for Language exchange every Monday in the Library Gran Via Sax 10am till 11.30 am Thank You

Albatera tennis and paddle club would like to find new members, individual or families.please visit clubdtenisalbatera.com Or call Malcolm 632 882 686

With a full calendar of interesting and exciting events, the Hondon Valley Branch of the Royal British Legion seeks new members to join them. We meet every third Tuesday of the month in Nieves for a relaxed evening in convivial company. Ex servicemen are always welcome but there is no need to be one to join and participate in our events. For further information www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/hondon-valleyI would like to meet up with people from...The West Country Devon. I live in the Catral Area, Costa Blanca. Email: [email protected]

BADMINT0N AT PILAR DE LA HORADADA Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs. 10-1pm. For information ring John McGilvray on 966 786 774 or Mobiles 634 658 506/695 871 707 or e [email protected]

A group of us meet every Thursday at the Sunset Cafe on the n332 in Cabo Roig for ride-outs. We are multi-national, and all makes of motorcycle are welcome. for more info contact Rob on [email protected]

New meeting of Gamblers Anonymous and Gam Anon started in Torrevieja. If you think you have a gambling problem or you are being affected by someone else’s gambling then come along to the new meeting. Tel: 653 486 586 for details or come along Wednesdays 19.30pm. Centro Cristiano(just along from the big windmill) Ronda D. Ricardo Lafuente Aguado, Torrevieja

If you have a group or meeting that you would like to appear here, please email [email protected] today. The deadline is the 19th of the month for the next edition. Why wait? Hop on your email now and next month it could be your text here!

Peak Transport, Vince Webster Large Van Uk-Spain-Uk, Monthly runs, competitive quotes, reliable, friendly service. Telephone 690 818 090 and Uk mobile

0750 492 7034 email: spain2ukpeaktrans

@yahoo.co.uk

CASH CASH

CASHINSTANT CASH WAITING

Cars Vans M/Bikes Quads etc.

MOTOR VEHICLES SCRAPPED ALL LEGAL PAPERWORK

ISSUEDCOLLECTION SERVICE

Tel Phil (Fortuna)607 848 332

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Translation/interpretation service. 12€ per hour.

Need a translator/interpreter? Are you a translator/interpreter

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Cash Waiting Wanted: Vespa, Lambretta scooters and or old motorcycles from 1953 to 2001. Any condition but prefer complete or more or less With or without paperwork. Call us now on 680 976 823

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EVENTS

PARTY YOURSELF INTO SHAPE THIS SUMMER! Ditch the Workout, Join the Party! Zumba Fitness Classes with certified Zumba Instructor in Pinoso, Fortuna, the Hondons for details contact Donna 966 195 876 / 699 408 773 www.zumbaiberia.com

PARTY YOURSELF INTO SHAPE THIS SUMMER! NEW ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS IN CASTALLA on Mondays /Wednesday s 09.30-10.30 with Qualified Zumba/Zumba Gold Instructor Judith. Classes in Villena on Tuesdays/Thursdays 09.30-10.30. For more details ring Judith on 603 438 384

PETS

For sale canaires this years birds from singing family different colours euros 15 each Contact 672 924 557 Castalla

For Sale , Breeding Pair of Senegall Parrots. phone Pinoso, 966 966 072 or 633 386 752

Ex SSPCA Aux Officer, is offering a Pet Sitting Service, in my very secure home. If you feel your pet or pets would not settle well in a kennel, this could be the answer for you. I am offering a home environment with lots of company, walks and some training if necessary. Please call for more info on 968 619 870. or see me on Facebook Pet Villa Pet Sitting.

For Sale , Budgies and Zebra Finches. or will exchange, Phone,Pinoso. 966 966 072 or 633 386 752

CHARITIES

The Samaritans cover the whole of Spain and operate 24/7. We also have a drop off centre and charity shop at Punta Prima off N332 24 hour Helpline 902 88 35 35 or email [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT

House to rent, center of Salinas, 3 beds, furnished, small outside space, short term or long term, 200 euros per month ex bills. Tel 0044 1924 865 668 or 0044 7583 100 143 email [email protected]

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NEW PROPERTIES URGENTLY REQUIRED IN THE SAX/SALINAS/

PINOSO/VILLENA AREAS. FABFINCAS IS A

FULLY LEGAL & INDEPENDENT AGENCY.

NO SALE - NO FEE. Contact Steve or Claire

on 965 474 314675 218 436

or email:[email protected]

Website: www.fabfincas.com

PROPERTY RENTALS

PROPERTY SALES

House to rent, center of Salinas, 3 beds, furnished, small outside space, short term or long term, 200 euros per month ex bills. Tel 0044 1924 865 668 or 0044 7583 100 143 email [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT

Place your Employment Advert in our classifieds section. Email [email protected]


Salinas - Ref: ff0752

Villa with stunning views3 beds, 3 baths

Outbuildings & roof terraceEarly viewing recommended

Only 169,995 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0683

Spacious country houseSwimming pool &

outbuildings, 4 beds, 2 bathsGreat locationWas 249,995

now 159,995 euros

Pinoso - Ref: ff0603

Charming village house3 beds, 2 baths

Tastefully renovatedEnclosed garden of 80m2

Now reduced to 95,000 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0429

Villa close to town.4 beds, 2 baths

Fully fenced plot of 2,500m2Central heating, pool

Reduced to 170,000 euros

Gorgeous town houseBeautifully renovated

3 beds, 2 bathsGarden/roof terrace of 115m2

Now only 64,995 euros


Villa with casita3 beds, 3 bathsWalk to villageRental potential

Now 164,995 euros

Villena - Ref: ff0587

Two storey villa4 beds, 2 baths

Large pool & outbuildingsFenced plot of 3,000m2

Reduced - now 139,995 euros


Impressive villa4 beds, 2 baths

Large fitted kitchen/dinerPool & separate casita for

guests Only 199,995 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0597 Villena - Ref: ff0731

Finca with unfinished casita3 beds, 2 baths

Large swimming poolIdeal project to add value

Now 124,995 euros

FAB FINCAS Tel: 965 474 314 • Mob: 675 218 436www.fabfincas.com • [email protected]

FAB Propert ies • FAB Prices • FAB Service

Bargain villa3 beds, 2 bathsSwimming pool

Manageable plot of 600m2Huge reduction -

now only 70,000 euros

Pinoso - Ref: ff0753

Villa with guest accommodation5 beds, 3 bathsRental potentialCentral heating

Reduced - 165,000 euros

Castalla - Ref: ff0550Sax - Ref: ff0565

Villa in breathtaking location4 beds, 2 baths

Established vegetable gardenSwimming pool

Now 179,995 euros

Villa with separate casita6 beds, 4 baths

Great rental potentialPool, pretty gardens

Only 180,000 euros


Apartado de Correos 3, 03630. Sax. Alicante

Two storey farmhouse8 beds, 2 baths

Some renovation required.Ideal B & B

Now 119,995 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0164

Sax - Ref: ff0642

Large villa in great position6 beds, 2 baths

Ideal B & B or for large family, Pool & outbuildings

Big reduction - only 154,995 euros

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