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Inland and CoastalHello and welcome to the December 2013 issue,

the 109th edition of Tim magazine!

Christmas is almost upon us and, for the last time this year, all that is necessary for us to do is to wish all our readers a very safe and a very Happy Christmas.

Please do remember not to drink and drive, we don’t want any of our readers to end up a statistic for the mathematicians.

Advertisers please be aware that the deadline for the January issue is Wednesday 19th December for main page and box trade adverts, and the 16th for the Classified yellow pages.

Just to remind you that December 6th is a RED day.

We at TIM wish everyone a safe, healthy and a very merry Christmas.

Last month, someone decided to leave out the entry form for our monthly Spot the Bull competition, so due to that slight over sight, we are carrying Novembers 50 euro prize over to this the December edition, so the prize for spotting bully in the December edition will be 100 euros & the winner of the pleasure flight courtesy of Sol Aero was Peter Ferrus of Costa Marina Urb La Marina so our congratulations to you Peter and the winner of the copy of John Mcgregor’s book “A Flock of Female Friends” was MrN.J.Whiteside of Castalla.

See entry form on page 54 in this month’s edition for your chance to win 100 euros.

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I’m in a bar. Someone asks me if I would like to buy a lottery ticket. My instinctive reaction is no but sometimes, just sometimes, if it’s an O.N.C.E. ticket, I say yes. It’s not really the chance of winning a bucket load of money, nice as that would be, it’s much more the idea of giving to a good cause.

The initials O.N.C.E., pronounced something like onthi in Spanish, stand for Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles or National Organisation of Blind Spaniards. I apologise for using the word blind instead of a term such as people with a visual impairment but I only have 500 words.

O.N.C.E. was founded on 13 December 1938 by the Francoist Government then based in the North-ern Spanish town of Burgos. The Nationalists had just won the last big battle of the Civil War, The Battle of the Ebro. In a little under four months Franco’s victory would be complete with the fall of Alicante and Cartagena the last Republican cities.

Wars blind a lot of people. There were lots of blind people in Spain in 1938 and there were lots of organisations of and for blind people. The embryonic government was keen to reorganise the sec-tor both to stop duplication of effort and to bring it all under control. O.N.C.E. did the job admirably. In fact it wasn’t till the 1980s that the rank and file membership wrested power from the old guard and brought a basic democracy to the organisation. Even today various Government Ministries are represented on the General Council of the organisation and tensions can arise.

They say the Devil makes work for idle hands. Franco needed something to keep all those blind people occupied and O.N.C.E. came up with a wheeze of an idea. It offered them a job selling lottery tickets. The ticket sales also funded the organisation. The original lotteries were organised province by province, the tickets or cupones were cheap and the prizes small. As the organisation gained vigour in the 1980s the lottery was revitalised, became national and started to offer bigger prizes for higher stakes. Since then development of the various O.N.C.E. lotteries has been more or less non stop

Selling the cupón provides sufficient jobs for any blind Spaniard who wants one. Incidentally it makes blind people much more “visible” on Spanish streets than in most other countries, O.N.C.E. recognised that street selling might not suit everyone, Right from the beginning they organised schools, factories and other facilities run for, and often by, blind people and they still do.

In the 1980s O.N.C.E. established a business arm with the profits being ploughed back into the charity. Although they became involved in laundries, building and banking it was their involve-ment in the newly liberalised media that caused the biggest stir. Despite the jokes about blind peo-ple and television O.N.C.E. was very involved in setting up Telecinco. They made a little joke of their own when they established the talk radio station Onda Cero. Just look at the name and its spelling.

O.N.C.E. now employs well over 130,000 people. Through a separate charitable foundation it works alongside other disability charities, has business interests and is involved in things as diverse as training guide dogs through to providing everyday objects adapted to the needs of blind people.

One of those euphemisms for people with a disability is differently abled. In Spain, thanks to O.N.C.E., that’s probably much closer to what people really think. Different maybe but citizens nonetheless.

By Chris Thompson

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At the beginning of the year, the piece of new Spanish Legislation from October 2012, Ley 7/2012 came into effect with an obligation for Spanish Residents who were in situ on 31 December 2012, with individuals, companies and trusts required to make a Declaration of a variety of different assets in excess of 50,000 Euro per Section.

For those who had previously completed the 720 Modelo Form, each year as at the 31 December you have an obligation to review such overseas assets and only make a further declaration if any of the asset sectors have increased by 20,000 Euro in value. To remind you, the 3 Sections were Bank Accounts, Property and other investments, such as Investment Bonds, Gilts, Share Portfolios, etc.For example, you may have sold a property in 2013 and invested the proceeds in an Offshore Investment Bond. This change would need to be declared between the 1 January and 31 March 2014.

Of course, Expats come and go from Spain, therefore if you moved to Spain at some stage throughout this year and consider yourself to be a Spanish Resident (generally the 183 day rule applies January - December) you will have to note your Offshore assets as at 31 December 2013 and make a 720 Declaration by 31 March 2014.

Tip: Contact your bank or investment company/broker and obtain a statement as at 31 December, keeping a copy for your records.

Although we are quite independent of each other, we have teamed up with Pellicer & Heredia Spanish (English speaking) Solicitors and Tax Advisers who can provide professional wealth planning, tax and legal advice.

We would like to give the opportunity for our Expat community to hear first hand from our highly professional colleagues and invite you along to the following Seminar. Watch out for others.

You can expect to receive a short Presentation surrounding the Modelo 720 Declaration, Income Tax, changes to Inheritance Tax and there will be opportunity for Q&A. Attendance is FREE but spaces will be limited, so kindly phone the numbers below to book your place.

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By Monika Wood

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Nowadays we get bombarded by articles, food adverts and TV programmes, all saying the same thing: Fight your cholesterol! And it seems, the more we hear it, the more we become immune to the message. We turn the page, zap to the next channel, and buy “210 Easy Cup Cakes” instead of the “Healthy Eating” cook book.

We all “know” about cholesterol and that it is “bad for you”. But what it really does to our body and to our life often gets lost in the vast information on HDL and LDL lipoproteins, cardiovascular effects and polyunsaturated fat.

Having been a teacher for many years to teenaged girls taught me one thing: If you want their attention, bring the subject ‘home’ to them. Make it something they can relate to and show them how they personally benefit from studying. Therefore, let me try to bring some facts about cholesterol ‘home’ to you.

Cholesterol can make the difference between keeping a good job or having to leave because of health issues. Cholesterol can make the difference between watching your kids becoming successful adults or not being around long enough to see it. Cholesterol can make the difference between being active and positive about life in your 70s and 80s, or needing someone to care for you 24x7.

Rob, my husband, had three uncles which he never met because they died in their thirties and forties. ‘In them

days’, to speak with my beloved mother-in-law, cholesterol wasn’t known or heard of.

People died of ‘heart attacks’, like Rob’s uncles.

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later, when Rob had his cholesterol check and it turned out astronomically high and inherited, it dawned on us that his uncles could possibly still be around if only they would have known.

What exactly is cholesterol? For one, it’s not bad at all. It has a role to play in our body. It builds hormones and makes vitamin D. Our liver creates it. The cholesterol substance is a bit like ‘good cop – bad cop’. ‘Good cop’ (HDL) does the hormone and vitamin building. ‘Bad cop’ (LDL) is the lazy one that sits in our arteries, restricting the blood flow to our heart and brain, causing strokes and heart attacks.

Cholesterol always comes with the ‘two cops’ side by side and the body has a way to eliminate the bad one. How? The ‘good cop’ kicks him out, as easy as that. That’s why the ratio between LDL and HDL is important when you have your cholesterol test done. Because the more good HDL you have the easier it is for your body to get rid of the bad LDL.

Our life style and eating habits can help with this, too. The key is choosing foods that reduce the amounts of bad cholesterol in our body. And the winners are…. olive oil, oats, oily fish, soya, nuts and seeds, beans and pulses, dark chocolate.

And it’s not difficult to incorporate the top foods into your diet. Bake oat cookies for your family. Have two portions of fish a week . Replace butter by olive oil when cooking and normal milk by soy milk (if you are not keen on the taste at the start, try the flavoured ones with vanilla, strawberry or chocolate). Nuts and dark chocolate, what a great snack. Just watch the portion/calories. 20 - 30 g is sufficient. (For additional ideas check out the recipes on

www.cookingfairy.net. Most contain at least one of those foods.)

You don’t have to spend the rest of your life chewing

lentils, tofu or sunflower seeds. But to know our food friends is a great way to support our body and to enable ourselves

to have a healthy, long life. Don’t miss out on playing with

your grand-children or discovering new places beyond the age of 60!

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CactiCacti are in many ways an ideal plant to grow in Spain. They require little water, like the hot sun and will stand a little neglect if necessary. If you scan the mountains you will see cacti growing all over the place.

However, just because they grow freely in the wild it would be a mistake to think they need no attention at all and if you examine wild cacti close up you will usually find they are pretty poor specimens.

To look after your cactus you need to understand a little about the plant itself. Cacti are predominately a desert plant, although you do get some types which exist in rainforests, but here is Spain it will be the desert ones that you grow. Therefore it is logical to expect them to like a sandy gritty soil for growing.

Where you plant a cactus will be dependent on the species, of which there are hundreds. Check your plant labels to see the height and spread before deciding on location. Most cacti are happy in the ground or in a pot providing it is the right size. So after choosing the ground or a pot, ensure you introduce 50% sand and grit with the compost or soil and if using a pot put some old crocks in the base first to further help with drainage

A common myth about cacti is that they don’t need water. Cacti do not show obvious signs of needing water, unlike some plants they do not start to wilt. Ideally check the soil around the plant and if the top 2 or 3 centimetres are dry, you should water. I appreciate this is not easy if you have a particularly spiny or prickly variety.

In the summer, water more frequently but into the autumn and winter you will generally only need to water once a month in pots or not at all if the cacti are in the ground. If you have plants in smaller pots they will need watering more often as they will dry out quicker than larger containers.

Arguably the most common reason for failure in growing cacti is usually down to the watering so forgive me if I labour the point. One final important factor is that too much water is worse than not enough. Cacti can survive without regular water, they might not like it but they will not immediately die. However, too much water can cause the roots to rot away and then for sure; you will lose your plant

Like all plants, cacti benefit from a feed. Optimum time is from March through to September. A liquid feed added to the water every couple of weeks will ensure you are rewarded with flowers.As I pointed out earlier, many cacti live in the wild but don’t be misled into thinking they are all hardy. Many types are not frost resistant, especially those with fleshy leaves. Many varieties of desert cacti have evolved to store their water reserves in their leaves and these can be prone to frost damage. If in any doubt, tuck your cacti away in a sheltered spot during the cold weather. In the ground, you can wrap some horticultural fleece around the plant to offer some protection. Most cacti do not want to go below 5 deg Celsius

Creating a collection of cacti can be most rewarding. They are such a diverse group of plants with such strangely appealing and fascinating forms. Looked after, they produce the most extraordinary and exotic blooms, many of which are delicately perfumed. Often the flowers will appear for just one day at a time but others can flower for weeks on end. Beautifully bizarre, we have dozens of them and they never fail to please.

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What do you know about the production of Chocolate? Perhaps about as much as I used to!

Most people like Chocolate, it’s good for us, makes us feel good, but there is a lot more to know.

Some of the benefits of dark chocolate are.

It’s good for the heart and blood pressure

Also it helps the brain’s blood to flow and prevent clotting

Further, it keeps blood vessels healthy which protects against type two Diabetes

It is full of Antioxidants’ that protect one against many types of cancer and helps against ageing

Chocolate is high in vitamins, perhaps the most important, depending on your view, is that it contains several compounds that have a direct effect on ones moods, the same effect we get when we fall in LOVE!

Recently some friends and I decided to visit the largest chocolate factory in Spain - the Valor factory in Villajoyosa just south of Benidorm, a short drive from Alicante.

It was easy to find, as there was a map on the web site, the factory is located just on the outskirts of the town.

A very large imposing glass fronted building, with the factory at the rear also a building which holds the museum and a separate room for watching video presentations on the history of the company.

While waiting for the guide who turned up on time, we were impressed, we took the opportunity for a few pictures. She introduced herself and explained what we were going to be doing for the next hour.

We all followed her alongside the main building to the museum, where she separated the party in to two groups. The Spanish went to the DVD presentation whilst the English went into the museum; our Spanish tour guide impressed us with her very good English.

Then we did the history tour, fully explained by our guide. She also showed us the beans and let us smell the aroma explaining the difference between the dark chocolate and the light. The main thing being the added milk so the lighter is far more fattening! Further, the process is a company secret and we were told that photos could not be taken in the factory.

This factory is 22,000sq meters, beautifully clean everywhere.

We learnt a lot of interesting facts about the company. Its 130-year-old history, started in 1881 by Don Valero Lopez, the chocolate beans were

ground by hand. Then horsepower was used, graduating to diesel power around 1930, family and friends operated the factory during those days. Electricity was on line during 1935 increasing production dramatically.

Then it was time to tour the factory; the first thing one notices is the very sweet smell and the second is the heat but this only in a small part of the area.

We were led around the walkway surrounding the production area, which is fully computerized, then on to the quality control, packaging and distribution.

Today the company employs over 250 people and during 2006 had its 125th Anniversary; in 2012 it was awarded the prestigious European Candy Kettle Club award, which is judged by the leaders in the chocolate industry.

This award is the most renowned award in its field and required Valor to meet the following criteria,

Development and TechnologyInnovation and leadership

The finest product materialsProduct quality

PerformanceInternational Co-operation.

The company sells products, which include, plain slabs, light and dark with both nuts, almond and hazel, a large assortment of individual filled chocolate cups and many other shapes, which you can buy individually. There are also box sets of these, so you will not want for choice.Additionally they now market chocolate drinks.

Valor exports to 45 countries throughout the world and is highly respected for the quality of the products produced.

The tour, completed by a visit to their chocolate shop where we were offered samples to taste before buying the products we liked.

A most interesting visit and very easily organized and it is free. Visit their web site. www.amigosdelchocolate.com and www.valor.es. It does not have to be booked but to be safe and ensure you get on the tour, you can call them on 966810451 if you want to get on a particular day, more information on their web site.

Despite having tried the free chocolate samples we were still hungry enough to return to the beach front we had a delightful Menu Del Dia for 11.50€ plus wine. We relaxed looking out from our café on the beach which added to the whole days enjoyment.

Obviously you will need some money to purchase the delightful chocolate on offer, being a chocoholic it cost me an arm and a leg!!

ChocoholicsDay Out

Words and photos by Alan Gillespie

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Christmas 2013Wishing you a Gadgety

Christmas!Tablets - €70-€600+

I think this is high on many people’s Christmas gift list. Want access to your Facebook, email, Skype, Facetime, watch English TV in bed and book your airplane tickets, but don’t want the hassle of booting up your laptop or desktop PC? Want something light and portable? These come in a vast array of manufacturers, sizes, specifications and of course, prices! Basically, there are three major versions,

Android (Kindle Fire/Fire HD and many others), iOS (iPad) and Windows RT, and a few different sizes (generally 7” and 10” though). Many of the new Smartphone’s can also be (sort-of ) classified as a tablet

as well. Each of the systems has plusses and minuses, but that’s a whole different article. Basically, set a budget, and find the best you can for that price!

Kindle Paperwhite - €129

Just want to read books, and not have to charge the battery every 5 hours? Need to read it in the bright Spanish sun? The all new Kindle Paperwhite is the latest in the basic range of Kindles. Unlike other readers, this also allows you to read at night, with a front lit lamp, so no bright screens giving you headaches! Whilst the Fire range of Kindles have many more features, they are nowhere near as

good for the basics of reading a book. Want a book reader? Get this!

X Box One/Playstation 4 - €499/€389

Let the battle commence! The console war is hotting up again. Both Microsoft (X Box) and Sony (Playstation) have released their new games consoles in time for Christmas. Yes, that means grandkids making requests for your deep pockets to be opened! Are you ready for the really bad news? Both of the new machines are NOT backwards compatible, meaning all those old games will not work on the new machines – so not only will you have to buy them the console, but also shell out for a new set of games. Many retailers will provide “packs”, which include a couple of games, console and controllers. They will

need to be really really good for Santa to be buying these!

Belkin iPad/Tablet kitchen stand - €30

Is this a gadget? Well, I think it’s potentially useful, so I am going to say yes! This great little tablet holder comes with a washable pen, which allows you to use your tablet/iPad in the kitchen, so you can follow a recipe, or watch YouTube cooking tips without covering your precious machine with flour, egg, chocolate or wine! (hmmm, hungry now!).

Google Glasses- €1,500 (to be confirmed)

OK, so you cannot really buy these yet, but they ARE out there. 10,000 units have been issued to testers, so they can get to grips with the technology, and problems can be ironed out. These are basically wearable computers, using a small display to show you information.

Don’t feel the love? Imagine being able to read a menu in a language you don’t know, and it comes up on the display in English? Trying to fault find on a car engine, and the glasses highlight each item you need to do, and advise you how to do it? Find a tin of beans in the shops, and the glasses let you know

that the shop around the corner is selling them for less? Oh, and they would direct you there as well.

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The Remembrance Service took place on Monday llth November at the village Church in Hondón de los Frailes. The congregation of different nationalities were there to pay tribute and remember those who had died for their country.

The Service was conducted by the Reverend Canon Terence Sampson who welcomed the local Mayor together with Coun-cillors from the two villages, as well as the many members and friends.

The bugler was Derek Hayes from the Phoenix Concert Band and the evocative sounds of The Last Post and Reveille rever-berated around the little church. Then came the singing, in Spanish, of Amazing Grace by Coro parroquial de San Pedro de la Romana accompanied by a guitar. A most lovely rendi-tion.

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My Mum has suffered from depression now for well over fifty years and after being on a tablet called Ativan for many decades, the doctors decided twenty years ago that she had to stop using them and they needed to find a replacement. Finding that substitute tablet took over ten years and in that time my Mum suffered terribly.

These days she is fairly stable but still has some very bad days and some are filled with panic attacks where she thinks she is about to die.

About two years ago, such an attack happened. I was at home when I received a phone call from a member of staff at the sheltered accommodation where my Mum lives. She explained to me that Mum was having a very bad panic attack and there was a doctor present, a nurse and also my Mum’s Sister, but despite all of their best efforts, Mum was getting worse.

I knew straight away how I could break Mum out of this prolonged attack she was experiencing.

I jumped in the car with Pedro Rodriguez, my little Spanish rescue dog and off we drove to see my Mum.

On arriving at her front door, watching Pedro was like a scene out of a movie. When the door opened he sped past the doctor and the nurse, as if to say, “Please make way, I am a doctor, Dr Pedro Rodriguez, from Spain”!

What happened next left the professionals and my Auntie in a state of confusion.

Pedro walked up to Mum and simply put his two tiny front legs on her knees, as if to see, “It’s ok, I’m here now, panic over”.

Instantly Mum snapped out of the attack she was having and she totally connected with the little dog who had arrived to help.

She was calm and there was not a sign of the attack she was having. The doctor looked at the nurse in total disbelief, but for Pedro this was all in a days work for him.

Dogs have a sixth sense that goes way beyond our capabilities and they can assist us in a way that our fellow humans can’t.

Pedro was found in a cardboard box, along with his litter mates, in Spain several years ago. He was only four weeks old when he was found.

When I met him he was so tiny and about six weeks old. Instantly, he knew and I knew that he was going to be my dog. It was an amazing connection from day one.

Right now as I write this, he is snuggled up next to me fast asleep, waiting for the next emergency he is to be called out to.

On the way out of my Mum’s house that evening, the doctor looked at me and asked, “How on earth did you just do that”?

I reminded him that I had done nothing. The star of the show was looking up at him with fluffy ears, two big brown eyes and a wet nose - Dr Pedro Rodriguez.

We have set up an animal charity, where we help the most severely abused and injured animals in Spain. 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 and a Merry Christmas to you all.

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If you have been regularly reading The Legal Page you will be up to date on all of the issues that you will need to consider to keep your taxation and legal affairs in order in Spain.

We have also held a number of Fiscal Residence and Non-Resident Tax Seminars during the year. These have been well attended and we have enjoyed meeting many new clients. Keep a look out for the next year’s free events that give you a good opportunity to meet with us and learn the latest news on regulatory changes that could affect you.

There are still a few places on our final seminar for 2013 being held on Tuesday December 10th 2013 Centro Municipal, Ciudad Quesada. To avoid disappointment reserve your place please contact us on 96 548 07 37 – 606 056 282 or email [email protected]

A point that we feel is very important for all Expats to understand is that if they are neglecting or intentionally not disclosing all of their assets, wherever they are based, then the recent information exchange between countries could well lead to them facing fines or worse.

We have direct evidence and experience of this financial data exchange between countries is most definitely taking place and is not a bluff or scare tactic. The UK HMRC tax authorities are regularly exchanging data with the Spanish hacienda on a formal basis. Most other countries in Europe are also realising the benefits of this system and so are becoming part of the agreement.

Many long-term expats will remember the days when you could get away with just about anything in Spain. Well we firmly believe those days are now gone so we offer you a chance to come and meet with us so we can explain how best to get all of your affairs in proper order. Remember this also includes NIEs, residencia, driving licences, wills, conveyancing etc etc. We have experts who can provide the services you will need on all of these important topics to help keep your life in the sun simple and straightforward.

This year has again seen many amendments and updates to tax law and rates as well as other changes so it is important to keep aware of the issues that can affect you.

So what will 2014 bring – well we do not use a crystal ball but as soon as we have any firm news about changes

that could affect you we will of course update you via these pages and other mediums.

All non-residents should be sorting out their tax affairs by the end of December for the fiscal year 2012 whilst fiscal residents of Spain do not have to consider this issue until May of next year. However, it is never too early to start planning, especially if it will be your first Declaracion de Renta (Spanish Tax Return) so feel free to contact us for expert professional advice.

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Motorbiking with Jack DeesWell hello again. I’m back from my work break in sunny London and I hope to be writing for you every month again.

A great racing season this year, especially for our host country with a Spanish 1, 2, 3 in Moto GP. The old rivals Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa, reigning and recent champions have been trailing the new kid on the block, Marc Marquez most of the season. It went all the way to the last race in nearby Valencia after a sensational disqualification of Marquez in Australia. Lorenzo did win but it wasn’t enough to prevent Marquez being the youngest champ ever. Also an excellent 5th place for Cal Crutchlow in his third season and a very creditable 10th for fellow Brit Bradley Smith in his first.

World Superbikes was a happier hunting ground for the home nations with Yorkshire man Tom Sykes winning it from Irishman Eugene Laverty and Welshman Chas Davies in 5th.

Well what’s on in December? Sunday 8th December do something for charity and have a good ride. Crisismas is raising money for needy families and starts at 9.45 a.m. at bar El Rincon in San Miguel or 10.30 at Service Station La Raya de Castilla, San Pedro. More info at [email protected]

Also for all of that weekend Cienfuegos M.C. invite you to a free all weekender at their clubhouse at C/Don Manuel Bonmati, Novelda for Novelda Ruge. Music and all the ancillary bike stuff (like strippers!)

Looking back I’ve been to two excellent rallies recently. October in Albir, organised by the Hells Angels Costa Blanca. The custom bike show had some great entries and Monovar also did themselves proud. Common feature – GREAT live music, the band Kustom at Monovar, biker music, not that electronic crap or Elvis. Are you listening organisers?

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Bright November sun warmed our group of around 20 walkers, including 81-year-old Estoban and a selection of dogs, as we left the plaza for their weekly walk. Fuelled on churros and cafe con leches we climbed up and headed for an 18km trek across the sierras of Montanchez.

I was back in Almoharin in the province of Caceres, Extremadura. A village of around 2,000 inhabitants founded 1,200 years ago by a Moorish leader, now boasting a sheep cheese centre, which exports the famous Torta de Casar and a fig factory producing chocolate figs from the vast fig groves dotted around the terrain.

Regular TIM readers will remember my two articles in last year’s November/December issues featuring the Extremadura region. Also available online see my website http://robinnis.wordpress.com/recent-articles/

Chatting to the locals along the way I learnt they annually invite other walking groups to participate in the ‘Ruta de Garbanzos’ and around 400 people enjoy a breakfast before and a huge feast of bean stew after the walk. I made a mental note to try to coincide a future visit with this tempting event.

Accommodated in a delightfully reformed village house, owned by local writer Gisela Radant Wood who is currently researching and writing her 2nd book on this amazing locality, I had a week’s activities and adventures to look forward too. Other options include local Casa Rurals offering clean well price accommodation.

John Bishop, a published author friend of mine, had flown over from the UK to also experience the history and walking, joined me. So, the following day we set off on one of Gisela’s routes from her first book - the 13km circular walk of the medieval sheep track that took us along ancient narrow paths flanked by dry stone walls to the small village of Valdemorales. We crossed the ‘cordel’ used in ancient times to move sheep between seasonal areas that stretch down to Merida.

Extremadura has two provinces (Caceres and Badajoz) covering 41,600 km2 offering contrasting types of terrain. For a different experience we travelled extreme North West up into Caceres’s furthermost corners bordering Portugal to the west and Castile Leon to the north, to Sierra de Gata.

Open spaces, fast flowing rivers, extensive woodlands and small cosy villages make this area another idyllic walker’s paradise. Starting from Eljas, we climbed steeply out of the village and headed towards San Martin de Trevejo. Again higher than normal November temperatures meant we were walking with unwanted jackets stuffed into our rucksacks as we passed along - impressed by the stunning

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views and the enormous boulders strewn across the deciduous tree landscape with colourful mountain flowers. Arriving in San Martin late afternoon we gratefully drank refreshing cold beers and finished our picnic lunch before driving back.

Following three invigorating days walking, we opted for a visit to Merida in Badajoz province for a relaxing day’s exploration. An easy drive from our Almoharin base along good roads we parked by the main tourist centre. For such an ancient and historic area, it was a real contrast (and quite amazing!) to see they had installed special bays for electric cars with charging units. Futuristic thinking which I have not yet encountered elsewhere.

Again following Gisela’s recommended city route to benefit from her local knowledge and experience, we strolled around a rather overcast and coolish Merida, the sun had deserted us, necessitating frequent warming coffee stops. Plenty of options for a typical local lunch and we were offered a menu degustation by the friendly waiter who understood my basic Spanish, maybe my local accent is not too strong.

As I covered the highlights in the earlier article all I will add is – a ‘must see’ is the incredible Aqueduct of Milagros, which towers over you with its ancient arches and columns now providing nesting

sites for storks. Enough superlatives - please try to visit this city for yourself and you can then use your own.

Prior to the arrival of the Moors in Spain, the Visigoths had been in occupation. Very little remains of their culture and so we took the opportunity to visit a rare example of their architecture – a church, Santa Lucia del Trampal, in Alcuescar a short drive from Almoharin. We arrived early in the day and the little 7th century church, set amongst olive groves, was shrouded in atmospheric mist. They have constructed a modern visitor centre, however all the displays were in Spanish.

Almost unknown until 1981 it was brought to light by Professor Juan Riesco. It has three naves and was researched then restored during several campaigns between 1984 - 1990 by Rosco and Caballero Zoreda, and it is now in good condition and worth a visit.

We returned to Alicante along the long but easy to drive motorways via Albacete knowing that we would have to return to sample some more of Extremadura’s verdant paradise and hospitality.

For more see http://www.walkingextremadura.com/walking_extremadura.htmlhttp://www.turismo-prerromanico.es/arterural/SLTRAMP/SLTRAMPficIng.htm

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Basically, we securely transport your money from your bank inthe UK to your bank in Spain or vice versa, achieving you excellent rates with no charges or hidden fees.

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GBP/EUR UPDATEThe rate has spent November trying to stay above 1.19 ranging mostly between 1.1850 – 1.1950. However, just at time of writing has spiked up to 1.20 amid reports that the ECB is considering implementing a -0.1% deposit rate if more easing is needed.

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Well it was another Red day in Spain so a day off and a full day cycling for us in the glorious October sunshine. If you fancy a great day out then this trip is definitely for you . For this route we decided to take our bikes ( all hybrid bikes) in the cars to San Pedro ( 4 cars / 4 couples ) and park outside the Thaialasia hotel. There is a great cycle track here which takes you along the esplanade all the way to Santiago de Ribera (Approx 6kms) nice and flat. We located the ferry terminal which is right next to the canoe club where we stopped and had a coffee and tostada at a beach front tapas bar whilst waiting for the ferry to arrive. We boarded the ferry which was the first one of the day (11.30am) and was very busy, the cost was €4 each and a €1 to take our bikes. It was a very picturesque crossing with great views of the mainland, the mountains, the strip and we also had some great entertainment above us from the Spanish Airforce who were performing all sorts of acrobatics from their training base at San Javier airport. After a 45minute crossing we disembarked at Thomas Maestre Port the largest marina on La Manga and started cycling about 12.30 leaving the Port and heading for the one and only road up the strip which has a cycle track most of the way, we cycled for about 15kms then stopped at a really nice sandy beach for a drink, swim and cool down as it was in the 30s.We continued on our trip just following the road , you can’t really go wrong . At the end of the strip we kept to the right ( Cabo De Palos on the left ) and headed for Los Nietos passing through the salt flats and staying as close to the shore as we could. We followed rough tracks most of the way to los Nietos where we all stopped for a well deserved lunch , menu del dia which was a real treat for us as we are always working. After lunch we picked up the road (F34) which was dead flat and more or less straight all the way. We passed through Los Urrutias, Punta Brava, Los Alcazares where we saw the last remaining hanger for the Spanish sea plane academy which used to train pilots and operate from here many years ago we then passed through Los Narejos, San Javier and finally arrived back at Santiago De la Ribera where we found a nice Tapas bar on the sea front and ordered ice cream and coffees before cycling the last 6kms back to the cars. We had an excellent ride, one of the best trips we have done in a long time, although it was relatively long we took all day and enjoyed the scenery and stopped regularly for drinks and swims. If you’ve not done this one before then we thoroughly recommend you do it soon before it gets cooler as it was fantastic being able to swim whenever we felt like it. ( the sea was surprisingly still warm) If you think it might be too far then you can always cycle to the top of the strip and cycle back to the port and get the ferry back. ( Roughly 40kms ) The ferry goes every 2 hours during the summer until midnight however the last ferry back in the winter is 16.30. We were using Strava which is a cycling app for mobile phones that records the route, distance etc. and we cycled for 5 hours, covered 75kms, and burnt 1300calories which was a great achievement for the group as we had 2 people who had never cycled this distance before. We all met at the Arches in Quesada at 9am and arrived back at 7pm. Next month : Overnight at Fortuna.

CYCLOGICAL.La Manga and the Mar Menor .

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By John McGregor

Well, that’s how I feel about it. Anyway, I’ve been doing it for so long now it just seems normal – after all, I’m not harming anyone, am I? It started about five years ago, in a small way at first, but now it goes on longer and more regularly: we do it most afternoons actually, she even expects it. Now that my wife works all day she doesn’t know about it, but I think she suspects. Anyway, I intend to keep doing it as long as I can, or at least while we both enjoy it. After all, I’m not getting any younger, and at my age all exercise is good exercise, isn’t it? I don’t care what the neighbours think – and what’s it got to do with them, anyway?

Now at this stage I have no idea where your lurid, over-imaginative mind has taken you, but if it’s unhealthy then you should enter the next Olympics for jumping to conclusions. I am referring to taking my little black cat Cleo for a walk every afternoon - what on earth did you think I was talking about? When we moved to Spain in 1998 – can that really be fifteen years ago - my wife Anne and I had a strict ‘no pets’ policy - not because we dislike animals, far from it, but then we used to take more regular trips both to and from the UK, and holidays in Spain and elsewhere.

That was until one night I was returning from football, just as dusk was settling. Crossing our front patio I could just make out something small and dark on the step leading up to the front

door: it looked like a little mole. Anne used to work in a vet’s and had warned me to be wary and keep my distance from feral cats, so I bent down and looked carefully. This tiny bundle was a black kitten and was sitting patiently looking up at me. I gently opened the front door and called Anne to come and see. What happened next was priceless: in one movement she swept up the furry little newcomer in both hands, and went inside, her instructions coming over her shoulder, they went something like:

‘Ooh-isn’t-she-lovely-John-do-you-think-someone’s-abandoned-her-look-she’s-all-dusty-so-I’m-going-to-gently-wash-her-get-some-chicken-from-the-fridge-and-chop-it-up-really-small-and-get-a-little-bowl-with-some-cool-not-too-cold-water-then-you-can-make-a-little-bed-for-her-from-a-cardboard-box-for-now-get-one-of-those-towels-from-the-airing-upboard-make-sure-it’s-a-fluffy-warm-one-listen-can-you-hear-that-she’s-purring-really-loudly-what-shall-we-call-her?’

It seemed somewhat churlish to ask if dinner was ready, as our future domestic life appeared to be already rapidly changing – and it did. That was eight years ago now, and from that moment ‘Cleo’ as we named her (after Cleopatra for her haughty regal typical-cat manner) strolled around our house as though she owned it and had been there forever. I love kittens (see below...), they’re so innocent, and all-too-quickly she grew into a lovely cat: to say we wouldn’t be without her today is a massive understatement.

I really can’t remember exactly when the afternoon walking started. We have an area known as ‘verde’ or green area behind our house that all our adjacent neighbours also back onto. One day I felt like stretching my legs and Cleo just followed me there. At first it was just short little strolls of a hundred yards or so, but it soon spread, and today we are usually out for about half an hour, with a dozen different routes which we vary according to our mood. We have invented our own ways of dealing with dogs – and one or two cats we might meet along the way, but there’s hardly ever any bother.

If sometimes in the afternoons I have a mild attack of lazyitus, I get a cool stare from Her Majesty and my conscience then gets the better of me. We dutifully stroll out, and are always in a good mood when we return. Well, I am anyway, Cleo invariably drags her heels as we head for home and stays frolicking on the verde until she gets bored and returns home - and then I can relax again. I think I worry about her more now than when my own daughter was small, but that’s probably just the passing of age. I also worry unnecessarily when she’s out doing whatever it is cats do when they’re out, especially at night, but really I shouldn’t worry, she can take care of herself. She’s very savvy and street-wise, and although she’s had a few dust-ups over the years with the other local moggies we are happy she’s nobody’s pushover. Regular visits to the vet have ensured she is in beautiful condition and her varied diet ensures her healthy glow. We wouldn’t be without

her, and as we have absolutely no idea how she got there we always say she was parachuted down onto our front step from heaven...

So I’m back to where I began – I’ve been doing it for so long it just seems normal – so there!

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1. Plebgate – If this wasn´t true it would be hilarious, unfortunately every bit of it is 100% real. Tory Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell cycles home to be stopped at the gates of Whitehall and challenged by policemen. Mitchell reacts angrily, rightly so as this is just another day with the same routine. Mitchell swears at policemen but does not use the word “plebs”. Policemen report the matter along with a convenient member of the public witness who turns out to be an off duty policeman. Mitchell loses job under intense pressure. Inquiry begins using “unknown” CCTV showing Mitchell to be innocent but police refuse to apologise. Meeting is arranged to clear the air between Mitchell and three officers. Unknown to officers Mitchell records the meeting. After the meeting the officers speak to the press giving their version of the meeting which is completely different to the original and recorded version. Officers are called to Commons Special Committee where all three officers blatantly lie whilst looking like 7yr olds who have not done their homework. At one point the three liars are asked “so, what you are saying is that Mr Mitchell did not provide you with answers to the questions you did not ask” to which all three nodded in agreement whilst my wife stopped me from smashing the television screen.

2. Beggars – My son is 17 and is in his last year before going on to university. This last summer I told him to get a job, “Dad, do you live in a black hole” he asked me presumably referring to the economic crisis and the unemployment figures. I took him into Sax, we began at the start of Av Jaime knocking on every single door and asking for work for him offering a “free days trail”. At the third door he got an interview to teach English to Spanish children which led to other translation work, some of which earned him €15 an hour and some €5 an hour. By the end of the summer he had earned a significant amount of money along with a huge amount of respect including self-respect.

In the UK the current fashion is Easyjet Begging where beggars from Romania and Bulgaria fly to London on cheap flights to beg for two weeks then go home to their families for two weeks armed with Iphones, Ipads and other luxury items. I find it quite unbelievable that in this day and age the general public are fooled by toothless women lying under blankets suggesting that they are short of a limb or two or mothers with dolls and sometimes real babies and small cute dogs and I could go on and on.

Begging has even come to Sax. A young man with a piece of cardboard on which is written “give me money because I have 407 children and 23 goats and a blind parrott” – don´t quote me exactly on this – walks up and down Gran Via at quite a pace sticking

his sign in front of passersby expecting donations. I have my own piece of cardboard that I point back at him that says “Yotambien”. Meanwhile outside Banco Popular sits a young woman on an orange box with a small bowl and opposite outside the butchers Bierzo is her husband/partner doing the same. I often see them “leave work” when it gets a bit chilly or their tea is ready and they seem perfectly able people. Please don´t encourage them, offer them work, I have asked them to come to my house and help in the land but they simply ignore me. 3. E-Bay Users - Not all of you just a select few, in particular the select few who recently put up for sale items of clothing worn by Auschwitz prisoners. It turned my stomach to find that a complete prisoner uniform formerly worn by a Polish baker who was murdered possibly by being hung from a hook for days until his shoulder blades cut through his flesh had attracted bids over 11,000 pounds. A pair of wooden clogs was on the way to passing the 1,000 pounds mark and even a toothbrush was in the hundreds. How sick are these people? In defence of E-Bay all the items were removed from sale with immediate effect.

4. Intervention – On November the 10th hundreds of thousands flocked to the major cities of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iranetc. for the Ashura 2013 celebrations. For many of those, celebrating means self-flagellation, not with whips or cats o nine tails, oh no, they have to draw blood, streams of blood and this is best done by beating yourself with a string of sharp instruments such as razors. This is the culture of a totally different people and they are welcome to do as they wish but let´s not kid ourselves that we are going to change 1300 years of this culture. Can we please bring back our troops from these unimaginable places, stop the killing and live in hope that one day peace may break out.

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The Stollen, tightly wrapped in tin foil, lasts for 2 months. The longer you leave it the better it gets. I usually bake two or three in early November. Come Christmas they are at their best.

Dry ingredients:

500 g flour2 tsp baking powder

125 g ground almonds1 pinch of salt

Wet ingredients:

200 g butter, room temperature200 g sugar

2 eggs250 g quark (alternatively use Ricotta cheese)

300 g raisinsOptional: a packet of marzipan (200 – 300 g)

100 g melted butter2 cups of icing sugar

Pre-heat the oven to 180 C / 350 F.

In a food processor combine the wet ingredients. Mix the butter and sugar until fluffy and pale. Add the eggs and incorporate. Then mix in (food processor or mixer on slow!) the quark or Ricotta.

In a bowl combine the dry ingredients and add (1/3 at a time) to the wet ingredients. Don’t over-mix! Then fold in the raisins (food processor on slow).

Lightly flour a worktop and take the dough out of the bowl. With your hands flatten out the dough to a rectangular shape, about 3 cm high.

Optional: If you use the marzipan, with your hands form it into a sausage about the length of your dough. Place on the edge of the dough that’s nearest to you. Roll up the dough into a bread shape.

Bake for 1 hour.

Just before the Stollen has finished baking melt the butter and sieve the icing sugar.

As soon as the Stollen comes out of the oven brush thoroughly with the butter and cover with a thick layer of icing sugar. (Keep some icing sugar at the side. You might have to repeat the icing sugar layer as some might melt. The Stollen has to be completely white.)

Let it cool.

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By Chris Pickles, Sol-aero flyers

As this is the Christmas edition we think we deserve an unashamed plug! So, we´d like to remind you that we offer vouchers for trial lessons, and pleasure flights.

The perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones, and we try to make the flight a truly memorable, and fully hands on experience.

The price is 120€ per hour with a minimum half hour, although you may split the time you purchase between several people (within reason).Vouchers can be e-mailed or collected from the Manor House bar at Pinoso. Present the above sample for a 15% discount!!

OK…A couple of 2013 awards. The “Pretentious Pratt” trophy goes to the guy who arrived at a local airfield dressed in full airline captain uniform, climbed into a crappy Cessna 152, and bounced it down the runway on three successively appalling take offs and landings! Thank you Captain Kangaroo….! I would have laughed with everyone else, but why, oh why, did you have to be English!!

This sport is awash with egotistical posers. So, redressing the balance, the “Howling mad Murdoch “ award goes to the maverick pilot who had this exchange with air traffic control last month.

Unknown Pilot (on radio):- I´m f*cking bored!Controller:- Pilot using inappropriate language on air-band!….identify yourself!…say your call-sign sir!!Pilot:- I said I was f*cking bored, not f*cking stupid!!

As a flying instructor I must say that such conduct is unacceptable, irresponsible, and not funny……except, it is! I bet he´s a brilliant pilot rejected by the airlines for the wrong accent! Deliberate radio abuse aside, communication cock-ups between aircraft and ATC are often hilarious. Here´s a corker…..!

Pilot:- Denver tower, November 7128….I´m out of fuel.ATC:- November 7128… roger…adopt your best glide speed, close the fuel lines, and try to find a forced landing area....squalk 7700…. mayday declared…. what is your position?Pilot:- Errm… next to the Beech Baron in the parking area…..I need fuel…can you call me a fuel truck?ATC:- Jeeezuz! Sir, you are a fuel truck!! All stations cancel mayday!

And a Kebab classic from Turkey…….!

Aircraft:- Eastern 702 switching to departure on 124.7 advise that there is some sort of dead animal on the end of the runway.ATC:- 702 copy that. Have you notified your caterers?!!

Autumn flying is usually pretty good, but it´s been an awful month, with a string of low pressure systems from the Atlantic bringing wind, rain, and the dreaded fog. Thanks to all our clients for your patience with the inevitable delays and postponements. Let´s hope for a better December!

We are flying between Christmas and New Year, and hope to see you soon. To all our customers past and present, have a great Christmas, and a happy new year.

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Everything you need for Christmas is now in stock Christmas cards, crackers, Christmas puddings, mince

pies, sauces and much, much more!

Available to order: Gammon joints, turkeys, turkey crowns

We will store these for you!

Don’t forget that we offer a UK postal service to ensure that your cards arrive in time for the big day.

You’re eager to roll up your sleeves and tackle some work. Colleagues won’t be as motivated as you, but that’s fine. You’re not worried about dividing the tasks evenly. You just want to finish these tasks in a timely fashion. Fortunately, your boss will notice you’re doing the work of five people. A handsome reward is coming. The chance to work from home will be the answer to a prayer. It will be a relief to escape a long commute and nasty office politics.

Aries

You’re working overtime to make more money. There’s a secret reason you need this windfall. The prospect of buying a house or holiday home fills you with excitement. You want to have something to show for your hard work. Fortunately, this is an excellent time to purchase property. You could find a wonderful place in an out of the way neighbourhood. A little known provision for people in your economic situation could help you get terrific terms for a bank loan. Do some research.

You’re willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead in your career. If this means putting in long hours, so be it. Missing some family functions will be disappointing, but your relatives understand. They know you are making sacrifices on their behalf. Money from an inheritance, insurance refund or legal settlement will allow you to move closer to your job. This will come as a real relief. The last thing you want is to waste precious time on a lengthy commute.

Having fun is your first priority. Taking up a sport will give you a sexy sparkle. You enjoy activities that build muscle strength. Biking, hiking and rock climbing are good avenues to explore. Don’t be surprised when you find love when flexing your frame. A new acquaintance with a great laugh will catch your eye. Together, you’ll enjoy planning vigorous outings. When the weather doesn’t cooperate, you can always stay in by the fire, swapping stories and sharing a good meal.

Putting a plan into action fuels your excitement for the future. You have a chance to make great improvements to your community. Making resources more readily available will bring everybody together in a spirit of harmony. You’ll notice people being a lot friendlier and outgoing. A childhood dream is within arm’s reach. People you helped with this community endeavour will be eager to lend assistance. You’ve made some friends for life through these civic ventures. It pays to be philanthropic.

Sharing your knowledge with others gives your spirits a lift. Lately, you’ve been wondering about your use to the group. Now you’ve discovered your niche, life looks much brighter. Working with a partner will be especially enjoyable. You’ll be able to focus on the big picture while your comrade handles the small details. Don’t be afraid to form friendships with your students. They’ll perform much better knowing you have an emotional investment in their progress.

Doing chores around the house keeps you busy. You enjoy fixing things yourself, partly because it saves money and partly because it appeals to your mechanical side. If you’ve never learned how to repair things, you can check out books on the subject from the library. You’ll be taken aback how quickly you absorb this knowledge. Have you been looking for work? You could be offered a position at a restaurant, hotel or resort. Be sure to accept; the pay will be impressive.

Working behind the scenes puts you on a new career path. An authority figure is impressed by your ability to work independently. Don’t be surprised when they give you an important position. You might not be operating before the public, but you will be entrusted with critical projects. This is rather disappointing, as you love working with people. Don’t pass up this opportunity to advance. If you do well in this capacity, you’ll finally get a chance to land your dream job.

You should take the lead in a physical relationship. Your partner may be too shy to express their desires. By putting your powers of seduction into play, the two of you will have a passionate interlude. Are you single? You have the chance to meet someone special at work. Although you don’t like to mix business with pleasure, the temptation will be too powerful to resist. Fortunately, this relationship won’t undermine your work performance. You’ll actually perform better knowing an admirer is watching you.

This would be a good time to buy a car, bike or other mode of transport. A salesperson who thinks they can manipulate you will be in for the shock of their life. That’s because you’re able to negotiate a great bargain with a wink and a smile. Before your victim realises it, you’ll have bought the most impressive model in the showroom for a song. Be kind and generous to a neighbour who has recently experienced a shock. Bringing over a meal or pie will lift their spirits.

Making long range plans feels comforting. You’re the sort of person who needs to know where you’re going in order to be happy. Being forced to roll with the punches makes you miserable. You’re great in emergencies, but you’d rather avoid them at all costs. Are you seeking additional job security? This would be a great time to get some expert training. Getting an advanced degree will shield you from the redundancies that are occurring in virtually every sector.

Helping your partner get out of a rut is important. You know how to motivate your amour when they become despondent. Although you may not realise it, your upbeat spirit has kept your relationship alive. Every time life seems unbearably dark, you say or do something to restore your partner’s faith in humanity. If you have a child who is struggling at school, continue to offer praise and encouragement. It’s impossible for anyone to give up when you’re acting as cheerleader.

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The Castillo de Benisanó, in the Plaça de Comte se Sástago, is one of the most delightful in the region, with a central keep, small circular tower and proper crenulations, just like all toy castles have. It even has slits to shoot arrows through.

Built during the second half of the 15th century, the castle-cum-palace was the home of the Cavanilles-Villarrasa family, governors of Benisanó. With its stout beams, twisted pillars and beautiful stained glass windows, it has a cosier feeling than most castles, more of a grand house. On the ground floor is a ceiling designed by one of the Vatican architects (a similar one can be found in the Papal city).

A few metres walk from the castle entrance is the Iglesia de los Santos Reyes. The church looks ancient but is actually little more than eighty years old. Seriously damaged during the Civil War, it was restored in 1945 but didn’t receive its final lick of exterior paint until 1983.

Though the church is simple compared to many in the region, you are struck by the unusual black and white, Newcastle United striped marble floor as you enter, and its delightful trompe l’oeil side chapels are glorious in their own way. It houses a number of artworks from the original 15th century building, including La Adoración de los Reyes Magos attributed to Claudio de San Leocadio, set high in the retablo behind the alter, and Jesús el Nazareno by Juan de Juanes, in the sacristy. With the falling congregations experienced almost everywhere these days, services are held in a little side chapel, to the accompaniment of a strummed guitar. As you leave the church, light pours through a modern but pleasing stained-glass rose window above the entrance, depicting the Three Kings.

The old part of the town still holds much of the shape of the original walls that surrounded it and the narrow streets are entered by the three arched portals of Valencia, Bétera and Llíria. Take the street leading away from the Plaça on the right and on the next corner you will see a section of corrugated wall on the side of a house. This isn’t some fancy local architectural whimsy, it was put there to stop the local lads smashing balls against it when they practice pilota, trinquet in Valenciano.

Unfortunately, Benisanó is a bit short of parks, but you are only ten minutes from Lliria, just outside of which is the lovely Parc Sant Vicent where families have picnics at the weekend. Llíria is a bustling modern town with some excellent examples of the architecture and culture of times past, but if you want to feed the inner man there is no better place to go than the Pastisería Ca Susi at Calle Sant Vicent 1, said to be the best bakery in town, and the amount of people crowding the tiny triangular shop bear witness to

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the fact. Sra. Susi herself presides over trays of besitos de Llíria (Kisses of Llíra, an almond biscuit), torta de mazapán (marzipan cake sprinkled with chopped almonds) and torta de aceite con sardina (long flat loaves baked with sardines on top). If you fancy something more substantial, the Porta de L’Aigua restaurant in Parc Sant Vicent is highly recommended.

WHAT TO SEE

Castillo de Benisanó, 15th-century castle/

palace on Plaça Comte de Sástago. Open

Sun 11am-2pm. Entry €1.80.

Iglesia Santos Reyes, Plaça Comte de

Sástago. Built 80 years ago on site of a

15th-century church, houses artwork

from the original building.

WHERE TO EATHotel Restaurant Rioja, Eixida Portal de Bétera, 10. Tel. 96 279 21 58. High quality, reasonable prices. Established in 1924, run by the same family for four generations. Recently refurbished. Specialises in made-to-order paella de Valencia de leña (paella cooked over a wood fire). Open Mon-Sat for lunch and dinner, and Sun for lunch only.

Porta de L’Aigua, Parc Sant Vicent, Ctra Llíria-Marines, km3.2. Open daily for lunch. Large cafeteria and restaurant. Excellent value menú del día in cafeteria or a slightly enhanced version in the restaurant for. Bargain help-yourself buffet on Sundays and fiesta days.

MORE INFORMATION

Ayuntamiento, Plaza del Ayuntamiento,

1. Tel 96 278 07 01. Open Mon-Fri 8am-

3pm.

This article is taken from Inland Trips from the Costa Blanca, by Derek Workman, a series of five ebooks, each of four excursions, that cover the whole of the Valencian region and beyond. To read more excursions and immediate download from Amazon.co.uk, visit spainuncovered.net.

By Derek Workman

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Jamie Smith recorded his second Gold Section win in three months as he ran away with the prizes at Bonalba. A winner in September at Alicante Jamie showed everyone this was no fluke as he carded 37 points playing off 11. He was the only one of 34 players to score over 30 points and, to top it all, he won the green fee refund draw as well! Two Steves, Munn and Ingerson, won Silver and Bronze with 29 and 25 points respectively.

The superb November golfing weather saw members wearing shorts for possibly the last time this year and, after morning coffee on the beautiful clubhouse terrace, nine groups prepared to tee off at the slightly later than normal time of 10.30 am. This popular and well used course appeared a little jaded and in need of some natural rainwater, a commodity which has been in very short supply of late. Nonetheless, everyone enjoyed their golf apart from the Rabbi of Villena whose buggy broke down and who had to wait for nearly an hour for a replacement. Reports suggest that, judging by the Rabbi’s demeanour in the 19th Hole afterwards, he didn’t get a greenfee refund or discount!

HVGS Annual General Meeting

At the recent AGM all the Committee Members were re-elected. Steve Munn was elected unopposed as Vice Captain. After the formal AGM was concluded Chairman Ron Graham explained to members that Graham Palmer would be continuing as the HVGS social events and golfing breaks organiser. Graham then canvassed opinion from the floor before outlining his proposals for the 2014 social calendar. Captain elect, Martin Taylor also briefed the members on his plans for the coming year including changes to the way the prize money is distributed and a proposal to disperse the traditional greenfee refund into the prize pot. These proposals will be discussed at the first meeting of the new Committee.

JAMIE POINTS THE WAY AT BONALBA GOLF

HONDON VALLEY GOLF SOCIETY

Winners HVGS Stableford – Bonalba Golf – Tuesday 10th November 2013

MEMBER

Jamie SMITHRichard BLIGH

Steve MUNNLes GODDARD

Steve INGERSONDavid FELLOWS

Manny NIESSENJim LYNCHJan HENDRIKSBob BERRIMANJan HENDRIKS

Paul HAWES

John AINSCOUGH

Jamie SMITH

Wallace McKILLOP

CATEGORY

Gold WinnerGold Runner Up

Silver WinnerSilver Runner Up

Bronze WinnerBronze Runner Up

Nearest the PinNearest the PinNearest the PinNearest the PinNearest the Pin

Best Guest

Best Scorecard

Football Scratchcard

Green Fee Refund

H’CAP POINTS 11 375 29 20 2918 27 28 2526 23

Hole 4Hole 8Hole 11Hole 14Hole 18 2nd

23 32

Leeds Utd

PRIZE

2 Bottles RiojaBottle of Cava



Case of CervezaCase of CervezaCase of CervezaCase of CervezaCase of Cerveza

Case of Cerveza

Cerveza and Vaso

€20.00

€35.00

For information on how to join HVGS contact the Secretary, David Fellows, on 965978104 and 649552730 or email:

[email protected] .

To reserve your place on the list for the Society Golf Days contact the Captain, Graham Palmer, on 966 180 612 and 689 296 694 or e-mail

him at :[email protected]

Forthcoming HVGS Golf Days and Other Events

Friday 6th DecemberRoca R’rant, Aspe

Presentation Dinner Dance 7.30 for 8.00 pmLive entertainment by David Stanley

Tuesday 10th DecemberFont Del Llop

Meet in the Clubhouse at 09.15 am

Tuesday 14th JanuaryAlicante Golf


Tuesday 11th FebruaryAlenda Golf




Campo golf society meeting on 25th Octoberat Altorreal

I was away in the U.K. but our member Barry Gannaway stepped in on the day and kept all the members happy by giving away lots of wine. The weather was as always good, but I suppose we will have to get used to colder mornings from now on, but I do hope the weather is good for our Christmas meeting at Bonalba on the 13th of Decemberand of course the dinner after the golf.

If there is any member who has not put their name down for Bonalba,please ring me as soon as possible.

We will as always subsidise the meal on the day.

Altorreal winnerGold M Neissen with 35 points

Silver J Tenworld with 30 pointsBest score on par 3 M Neissen

Guest winner DarrenN/P on the 5th B BerrymanN/P on the 10th M Neissen

N/P on the 17th B BerrymanI think Mr Neissen and B Berryman had a good day.

Thanks to all the members for supporting us through2013, and I hope you enjoyed your golfing?

Brian Johnson mobile 618 834 774

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The Pinoso and District Trefoil Guild

On Sunday 10th November, the Pinoso and District Trefoil Guild attended the Service of Remembrance at the Parochial Church of St. Peter.

Pinoso and District Trefoil Guild are part of the Guide Movement and meet the last Wednesday of

the month. Activities include, guest speakers, meals & visits out etc. together with fund raising events.

New members welcome. For more details, please contact: Sherry Wilson Tel: (0034) 966195808

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FIREWOOD 658 626 315

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Fruit tree, Olive and Almond wood cut to size of wood burner

Press Release – Hondón Valley Branch of The Royal British Legion

The Hondón Valley Branch of The Royal British Legion held its annual Poppy Ball on 8th November at Francisco Roca Restaurante Aspe. Almost 200 members and guests enjoyed a superb evening – a delicious meal followed by dancing to “It takes two” and a local radio DJ. Magician ´Magic Supreme´ amazed everyone with his table top tricks, prompting calls of “How did he do that?”

During the evening guests were able to have their photos taken as a memento of the event. Organisers Wendy and Tony Dengate announced that over 1500€ was raised for the Poppy Appeal far more than in previous years.

For one couple the photo session took on a different slant. Neil Pavitt went down on one knee with poppies in his hand and asked his wife Lucy to marry him (again!) Of course she said Yes! You can see the photo of the happy couple here.

The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Monte Alto Restaurante, Hondón de las Nieves at 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start. We have a full list of entertainment for 2014 available on our website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/hondon-valley.

Anyone wishing for more information, please contact the Secretary on 650 896 923 or email [email protected]

Peggy Wyatt on behalf of the Branch



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Deluxe travel cot with wheels, mossie nets, net for newborn, and mobile with toys That hangs above 25euros ono very good condition. Torrevieja 606 645 727

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Mobility Scooter, very good condition, new batteries recently fitted 350 euros Call 966 195 240 Hondon

Black and Decker electric chainsaw only used a few times, cost 140 euros will sell for 60 euros ono Tel 966 790 986 La Marina

“Traditional Spanish chimenea with booster fan & integrated oven. Extremely efficient. Height 243 cm, width 87 cm, depth 62 cm. Will heat a large room with ease. Salado Alto area nr Abanilla. Price €299 ono. Tel 699 482 362”

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Motor cross Gear for Sale. Jerseys, pants, boots, Helmets & protective body armour, all hardly used or brand new. Top brands. Please call for individual sizes & prices. Tel: 608 104 371 Monovar

George Foreman grilling machine hardly used 20 euros Torrevieja Tel 634 316 584

White bathroom cabinet , with 2 drawers and 2 cupboards which have 3 shelves in each, Ht 1.9 metres, width 35cm, depth 24cm 50€ Large bathroom basin and pedestal in white 10€. Digiline Electric fire, maximum 1850 watts, coal flame effect 50€ Pinoso area.Encebras. mobile 618 929 515.

Huge solid French mahogany bed with carved décor. This superb bed plus two bed side drawers, €450 o.n.o also Large ‘Old Charm’ oak extending dining table plus 2 carvers and 4 chairs. Extends to seat 8 - 10 people. Top slightly marked hence €120. Also Antique oak monk bench with lift up lid for storage, nicely carved, €100.Pinoso area, tel 639 939 779.

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For exchange two single divan beds with metal headboards both vgc for double bed in similar condition Tel. 868 027 002 (Fortuna)

For sale mens mountain bike, vgc 50 euros Hondon de las Nieves Tel 625 952 837

7Kw Glass fronted free standing wood burner stove, dimensions, Ht. 70 cm.x 64 cm wide x 56 cm front to back Including flue connection. 95 Euro, Also 2 Mtrs. 12 cm flue pipe with galvanized revolving cowl. 30 Euros. Please phone 966 192 151 Hondon area.

As new, bespoke solid French Oak dining table size 1900mm X 900mm. 499 Euros. Tel 968 969 638 Pinoso Area

For sale, 2single beds 90cmx2m, with head boards,, vgc 100 euros, large wardrobe, 190w 210 h 4door 70 euros, castillian sideboard 1m50 70 euros Tel 966 682 185

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VEHICLES

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2nd hand cars bought and sold Tel 691 260 502

WANTED

Can anybody photocopy or print onto transparent film? I need 60 A4’s, I have the film and the artwork. 635 952 833.

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]

African Grey Parrot Hen Bird, ( Wanted for Breeding Phone Pinoso 966 966 072 or 633 386 752

Caravan storage required. Near, Castillejo, Fortuna. Sensible price please. Mary 966 713 490Wanted.

Small engineering Lathe. Tel 966 192 151.

Wanted large wooden shed, can dismantle and collect. Please email [email protected] or phone 619 592 708.

Wanted all cage and aviary birds from finches to Parrots, Pinoso Phone 966 966 072 or 633 386 752

Wanted, Parrots, Conures, Lorries, Pinoso Phone 966 966 072 or 633 386 752

Wanted to rent for several months. Large plot of land with accommodation water / electric etc. 635 796 255

CLUBS

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]

ACE Group Rallies We are a group of mainly British expats, but we do welcome and indeed have amongst us, other nationalities, who own either a caravan, motorhome or tent, that organise and hold monthly rallies. If you would like to join us, and meet new friends, all

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you need to do is come along to a rally, there are no joining or other fees. Forthcoming coming rallies are listed below and if you would like to come along or would like more information please contact us by email: [email protected] 7th-14th September -Camping Lo Monte, Torre de La Horadada, Spain 4th-11th October - Camping Parque Campismo, Fuseta, Portugal.

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]

Men at munch meet every second Wednesday of each month to coincide with the Fortuna Ladies Luncheon Club.Next meeting at “Alonso” near the Fortuna info centre at 13.30.All welcome,good company,no agenda!

DUPLICATE BRIDGE. We play every Wednesday at 2.30 at Bar La Mata, Avda Switzerland, La Mata. For more info phone 966 715 897 Audrey.

Do you have any clubs you would like to advertise? Well why not place them here? From gardening to knitting! Email [email protected] today!

EVENTS

Sat 7th December Charity dance & buffet. Dancing to live music from tribute duo on at Las Kalendas Bar Fortuna All proceeds to food parcels for needy. Tickets 10€ inc. food. 693248829 or 690273280 or from Top To Toe.

PARTY YOURSELF INTO SHAPE IN THE NEW YEAR! 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 wwwzumbaiberia.com

CHARITIES

The Samaritans cover the wholte 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]

Do you have a charity event coming up? Do you want to get the word out about your good cause? Then why not email [email protected] let everyone see what your charity is all about

PETS

Cocker Spaniel puppies.2 black females 3 months old. 190€ each. Fortuna. Tel Remy 650 140 527

Canaries for sale,Cocks and hens various colours all this year’s birds, 10 eros each Castalla Tel. 672 924 557

For sale or exchange, African Grey Parrot, Budgies, Zebra Finches, Phone Pinoso, 966 966 072 or 633 386 752.

For sale or exchange Senegall Parrots Breeding pair of 200 euros. Pinoso Phone 966 966 072 or 633 386 752.

We are always happy to place your pet ads. Just send us an email to [email protected] or you can text us on 680 976 823

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Sax - Ref: ff0342

Villa with separate casita4 beds, 3 baths

Huge swimming poolFurniture included

Was 372,000 euros now 174,995 euros

Onil - Ref: ff0676

Renovated town house3D beds, 2 baths

New kitchen, bathroom etcAbsolute bargain

Only 40,000 euros

Salinas - Ref: ff0541

Flat plot of land, 17,000m2Water on site, electric next door, Incredible bargain -

1.75 euros psm

Price 30,000 euros

Tibi - Ref: ff0705

Pretty villa with poolManageable plot of 900m2

3 D beds, 3 bathsGreat condition

Now only 154,995 euros

Villa in stunning location5 D beds, 3 bathsGorgeous gardenSwimming pool

Bargain - 159,995 euros

Tibi - Ref: ff0585

Well priced villa3 beds, 1 bath

Landscaped gardensGarage & car port

Now 115,000 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0697

2 houses on one plot2 swimming pools

6 beds, 4 bathsQuality furniture included

Incredible - only 124,995 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0164

Farmhouse for renovation8 beds, 1 bath

Would make great B & BHuge swimming pool

Only 119,995 euros

Hi specification villa3 beds, 2 baths

Guest apartmentBespoke fitted kitchen

Great value - 199, 950 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0567

Large family villa4 D beds, 3 bathsBig kitchen/diner

Conservatory/sun room

Great price - 124,995 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0657

Villa with outbuildings2 huge garages & underbuild

3 D beds, 2 bathsBreathtaking views

Now 149,995 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0614

Villa in El Plano2 beds, 1 bath

Swimming pool3,500m2 land

Only 94,945 euros

Monovar - Ref: ff0686 Sax - Ref: ff0714

Salinas - Ref: ff0669

Villa close to village3 beds, 2 bathsSwimming pool

Very sought after location

Now 99,950 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0715

Villa in natural parkland4 D beds, 2 bathsSwimming pool

Large plot

Only 149,995 euros

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