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Well December is here and without any further delay I check the calendar and it is just over two weeks until Christmas. I hope you are well and not coughing and spluttering as I have been over the last week, the Benidorm Bark really has caught some of us out this year. The cold weather has taken its toll on many of us and unfortunately even the odd hot toddy didn’t help… The flu and colds that generally come about at this time of year seem to have been in abundance and in most cases only the doctor can help when the symptoms become too serious. So if you start to feel under the weather as they say, don’t hold out and suffer visit your local doctor or the team at the Albir Family Medical Centre and get a check-up as it maybe that you have a chest infection as I did, and need some antibiotics. We all want to be fit and healthy for Christmas so it’s best to take advice and the correct medication, if required. Christmas really hit home for me when I visited Levi’s Showboat last weekend the decorations were simply outstanding and it felt so warm and cosy. Seeing what was going on there for the under privileged children also hit home and made me think how unfortunate some families and children are. Christmas is a time for enjoyment, family and for many of us a time to relax but apart from this we should all try to do something for someone else who would really appreciate it. Please let me know if you know of anyone who is making the difference and doing things to help others we would love to hear about it. E-mail: marco@vistacostablanca.com In the Costa Blanca the average temperature for December is 12 degrees but with an average of 6 hours of sunshine each day, when you’re in the sun temperatures can be between 17-20 degrees so my advice is find a nice sunny terrace and sit and relax for a few hours with a nice hot cuppa. For business owners reading the Weekly Buzz please consider adding your business in the next edition absolutely FREE for the four weeks call me for further details on this amazing winter offer on 673 652 340 Our team at the Weekly Buzz are able to prove to you without any doubt that advertising works and that thousands of potential customers each week will see your products and services. So get your business “Buzzing” without further delay and call me, it’s easy.
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The children had been invited to enjoy a superb Christmas lunch that was served up to them by, the owner Wayne and his staff at Levis Showboat and they all dressed up for the occasion. Wayne was dressed as an elf and Des was dressed as a Reindeer not forgetting the Showboats very own Santa Javi. The Christmas decorations were brilliant including a wonderful Christmas Tree, you could actually feel a sense of magic that had taken place to create such a spectacular setting. The thought and planning, together with the arrangements made were simply beyond words and you could not say enough about the supporters and people involved. All the children had a Santa hat to wear at the dinner table and there was also an envelope with a big surprise inside for each of them, 10€ note! Bearing in mind these children have probably never even seen a 10€ note so to have one of their own was truly an amazing gift. A fancy cupcake each for dessert followed by a bit of dancing and music to really get the party going, giving the kids a chance to enjoy the venue. Each child then got a big sack of presents from Santa and the happiness of each and every one filled the room. I would like to say that I was invited by Pam and
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It’s all you need for a great read. Anne who have been supporters and fund raisers of the charity for the last 15 years, working together with local businesses and working hard to help the children in the EMAUS care homes. There were no press announcements or invitations so I was very lucky to be allowed to make a report and only by the personal invitation of Pam and Anne. Sitting down to talk with Pam and Anne about the star of the show Wayne Levi, they described his outstanding generosity in making this a special day, it is a day that the children will truly remember, on behalf of all of the children Pam & Anne would like to say a massive thank you to Wayne and that's why we are telling everyone who reads this article. It is important to remember people like this, people who want to help make a difference to these poor children; they should be noticed because they are very special people. Wayne also sent a gift of 20€ for each woman in the domestic violence unit, as well as 18 turkeys sent between the homes together with 1,600€ to buy the vegetables for each home to cook with the turkeys. The guests of the day were Fancisco Nadal Ivaars - Founder of EMAUS together with Monsorat and Elizabeth.
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Holiday Season at Benidorm Palace Benidorm Palace is one of if not the best nights out you can have in Benidorm and the Costa Blanca. With the intent, that it always achieves, to surprise its spectators each year, Benidorm Palace renews its show, following the same steps which make it succeed night after night since 1977 (the year in which it opened), changing their show, their dances, their costumes and stage scenes. Christmas Day and Boxing Day celebrations include two very special Gala Dinners as well as The Drifters and the Benidorm Palace show “Nostalgia”. Nostalgia begins with Prologue, a new interpretation of the typical Spanish dance in which the scene turns into a bullring, it continues with Zafiro, where the past merges with the present within the Spanish dance identity. This is it! Is a medley tribute to Michael Jackson that leads to Celtic Dreams demanded by the public; it continues with Arabesque, where peacock tones enhance the oriental beauty; Flamenco Jazz is the embodiment of the perfect passion and Finalísimo is a celebration of glamor and seduction to end this magical evening of entertainment
The Drifters are an extremely popular and long running act in Benidorm performing across town in top venues. Performed by four British singers this Soul and Motown act are guest stars at Benidorm Palace this holiday season. So Benidorm Palace is the place to be for a fantastic night of entertainment On Christmas night and Boxing Day evening (25th and 26th December), you can enjoy a SIX course meal with wine for two, Cava and re-live the fantastic Motown Years with The Drifters and their memorable hits: "Under the Boardwalk, "Stand by Me", "More than a number in my little Red Book, "Like sister and Brother", "There goes my first love" and then "Save the last dance for me". You can enjoy a wonderful gala dinner plus the show for only €62 (€29 for kids) which sounds like a great deal! Tickets for the Gala dinner plus Show on Christmas Day and Boxing Day cost 62€ and 30€ for the show only at the Box Office. Prices for the meal and show on the 27th of December are as follows: 59€ for the Gran Palace Plus Menu 49€ for the Gran Palace menu. Tickets for the show only cost 29€
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FORMER Sunday Express editor Brian Hitchen and his wife Nelli have been killed after being hit by a car in Altea The couple were run down while crossing the road near their holiday house in Altea, near Benidorm. Brian Hitchen, 77, was rushed immediately to Marina Baixa Hospital in VillaJoyosa, where he was put into a medically induced coma following emergency surgery on his leg and shoulder. Despite the treatment he died later on Monday. His wife Nelli Hitchen was killed at the scene. Hitchen, former editor of The Daily Star and Sunday Express, was widely respected across Fleet Street for his sharp news sense and warm personality. A spokeswoman for Northern and Shell, the Daily Express and Daily Star’s parent company, said, “Brian was taken to a hospital in a very grave condition and doctors were not able to save him. “Nelli very sadly died at the scene. Our thoughts are with their family at this time.” Brian became editor of the Daily Star from 1987 to 1994 during arguably its greatest-ever period, selling close to two million papers each day He was later installed as the editor of the Sunday Express for a year. Former Mirror editor Roy Greenslade called him “one of Fleet Street’s most ebullient and jovial characters”.
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VINCENT'S & CAMPUS CAMPUS Live and defrocked at the White Horse Monday Night 11pm Also Sunday night at The Plaza from 10pm
Many of you visiting Benidorm will be familiar with the Vincent's Group, now known as the VINCENT'S CENTRE comprising of The White Horse, The Plaza and The Triangle situated in Avenida Estocolmo near the Rincon End of Levante beach. Entertainment is the number one approach with the three pubs giving the customers night after night of top quality fun, making the experience one to remember. Something for everyone is the motto here and since 1965 Paco has certainly been achieving this year after year putting on top acts. So we went along to speak to Mr Robert Lewis who arrived in Benidorm in 1996, originally from Great Yarmouth Robert studied beauty and make up and also performing arts. After many years of studying he decided to apply his skills in a different way with a keen eye for fashion and design, this meant that he was able to work on his best creation to date and along with an incredible voice together with a fun loving sense of humour CAMPUS was born. CAMPUS joined the Vincent's Group in 1996 and has remained as a headline act ever since. To see his show is a must and it´s for the whole
family, he will openly admit his dislike of children but he will have them laughing all through his show making them feel part of it too. His voice has been lent to many of the classics singing songs from Les Miserables to Postman Pat, songs from any era can be applied to any show that sometimes require audience participation meaning that just about anything can happen and normally does… CAMPUS can be seen every week at the White Horse in his defrocked show and also in the Plaza where he will wow you with makeup, wigs and outrageous dresses but one thing is guaranteed, with or without the makeup and dresses you will be won over by his quick humour and outstanding vocals. The character CAMPUS has grown over the years and his fan base has grown with people returning every year to see his show over and over again. It’s fun to see him or her in action when he/she takes to the stage you can't help but laugh for the whole 45 minutes, after all with 17 years’ experience he must be doing something right!!
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Javea
Javea is in the Costa Blanca region in Alicante, Spain. The town has three main areas namely Javea old town, Javea port, & the beach area. The old town has not changed much and is a maze of narrow winding streets with homes that have wrought iron balconies and windows in gothic style. There are many ancient churchs and other structures. The harbor and fishing port has numerous restaurants and bars overlooking the sea. The Arenal beach area is the main commercial and recreation centre of the town. Get in Javea is also known by its Valenciano name: Xabia Valencia airport is 100 km to the north. Alicante is found 100 km to the south, and Murcia a bit further. Several companies offer transportation from both nearby international airports, there is a train station connecting to Valencia and Benidorm in nearby Gata De Gorgos. Get around For most locations in Javea a car is essential. If arriving at Valencia or Alicante airport there are several car rental companies readily available. If booking a car rental locally in Javea it is generally advised to do so in advance of your journey as they tend to sell out during the busy summer season. Rent a car and walking. ARENAL BEACH Located in the centre of the Xàbia Bay, the Beach: Playa del Arenal is the town’s main tourist centre and undoubtedly the most well-known and popular beach visited by bathers due to its fine sand and shallow water. Acclaimed for its extensive leisure and gastronomy offer, this town district has undergone major growth in recent years. In its northern end, there was a major Roman settlement, where the Parador de Turismo de Xàbia is now located. Along the promenade, there is an entertainment-shopping complex which is the zone’s major focus of activity during the entire year which is especially popular during the Summer season. The Summer nights at the Arenal Beach are extraordinarily lively and festive because it is the traditional recreational area where young people
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meet in its select pubs and leisure establishments. This district is clearly Xàbia’s most Cosmopolitan zone, its major leisure and local cuisine facilities make it an essential place to visit and the temptation to return here will be irresistible. What to Do - Visit weekly open air markets - Go visit the Fuentes del Algar Waterfalls - Go visit the caves near Benidoleig or Canalobre - Go swim, sun and surf at the Arenal Beach - Rent a sailboat, sailboard or jet ski - Take the ferry boats to Denia or Altea - Take a hike to the top of Montgo - Go parasailing - Go skin or scuba diving in the sea - Watch the commercial fishing boats come in - Visit the Denia castle and museum - Take a walk at the arenal - Go visit one of the Safari Parks - Aitana or Vergel - Visit all the view spots of Miradors - Go to the Rastro - Antique markets - Take a ride up to the castle in Guadelest - Go visit Alicante - Take a ride on the Lemon Express - Have a coffee and brandy on the seafront - Pick some books up at the used bookstore - Pollys - Take a walk down the tree lined street in Denia - Visit the Solar Blasco museum in the Town - Go to a Bodega and find an old bottle of wine - Visit the fishermans church in Javea Port. SHOPPING The unique layout of Xàbia means that its shopping areas are laid out between three city centres: Xàbia Historical City Centre, Duanes and Arenal. In the Xàbia Historical City Centre, there is a wide range of shops. There are traditional family-owned businesses along C/Mayor and the outskirts of the Town Council as well as boutiques, shoe shops and interior design shops in Av. Príncipe de Asturias. Various Shopping Nights are held throughout the year and offer major discounts and entertaining activities. This historical district contains the Abastos Municipal Market where you can purchase typical premium quality products from Xàbia. In addition to the large number of Tapas bars, pubs
and taverns, it is also the city’s administrative and financial centre. You may obtain additional information or directly carry out your purchases by means of the web page: Xàbia Histórica. In addition every Thursday between approx. 08:30 and 14:00, a weekly Street Market or “Mercadillo” is held in Plaza de la Constitución and Placeta del Convent. Duanes de la Mar also has an extensive range of shops concentrated in Av. Jaime I, C/ Cristo del Mar and the outskirts of the church. This city centre contains the Fishing and Yacht Port and the Fish Market called the “Lonja de Pescado” with the traditional auction which takes place from Monday to Friday at around 17:00. Starting from 18:00, you may buy fresh fish and seafood from the local bay in the sales office which the Fishermen’s Association has inside this Market. Its great fishing tradition means that it is full of restaurants and bars with traditional seafood “tapas”. In the beach, Playa del Arenal, you may find major shopping opportunities all year round. In addition to clothing boutiques and shoe shops, you can find diverse businesses ranging from souvenir and gift shops, costume jewellery and Summer fashion shops. In the Summer, the promenade is full of handicraft stands starting from 19:00. The opening timetables of Xàbia vary according to the season and are approximately as follows: from 09:30 to 13:30 and from 16:00 or 16:30 to 20:00 or 20:30. There also numerous supermarkets and shopping centres in the city centres and the main access roads to the towns or housing estates. The majority of them are open on holidays during July, August and September. The Shopkeepers Association organize different events throughout the year such as the Handicrafts Fair in Holy Week, Christmas Markets, and the Moors and Christian Fair in July as well as the Sea Festival with the sale-purchase of boats and seminew nautical items. In the web site: www.portaldelcomerciante.com you will find additional information about these activities as well as a business guide.
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A night out in the old town Benidorm to the Klee Kafee for an evening of fun and laughter, just what the doctor ordered for a fun filled Christmas. Klee Kafee is in Calle del Pal right opposite the Rich Bitch Show Bar Klee Kafee is Benidorm´s longest running International Showbar and hosts some of the best drag stars from the UK and Europe. Go along and get snug in the warm and comfortable bar and enjoy drag comedy at its best, Jo and Alan welcome old and new faces for what can only be described as a night to remember. Live shows every night include Miss Shiela Blige - Colin Campbell - The Horror Sisters and the Queen of The Night the very best Belgium Delight Agatha, and her Divas Show performing live on Christmas Eve and New Year´s Eve.
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Carpe Diem
Happy 5th Anniversary to Nicole and team
On 22 November Nicole and her son Kas together with the kitchen team Wilam and Luis, celebrated their 5th year anniversary at Carpe Diem Restaurant in Albir. I went along with family and friends to enjoy a perfect Sunday lunch and was even more surprised to find out that Carpe Diem still offers the amazing Menu at only 11.95€ including a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. This fantastic menu is available every day including evenings and is extremely good value, in fact I would be surprised to find anything anywhere that could come close for quality and value for money. A superb choice of 6 starters and mains together with a drink followed by coffee or dessert, really makes going out well worth it because you couldn´t shop and cook at home for less! The restaurant is stylish and comfortable with seating available in the glass panelled and covered front terrace, or in their beautiful inside seating area. The heaters were on, it was cosy, warm and what I think is always a great start to any meal is being comfortable. Greeted by Nicole the perfect host we read the menu and together a selection of starters and mains were ordered. I had decided for a classic prawn cocktail and I can honestly say how impressed I was with the amount of fresh cleaned prawns that filled the tall glass with crispy lettuce. My partner had another classic starter of Pâté with toast and
once again the portion size was amazing and if you wanted to complain then it would have to of been for having too much!! The mains arrived and between us there was Steak, Pork Fillet Satay, Autumn Lasagne and I had chosen the Schnitzel. The quality of the produce and the presentation was exceptional; the steak was thick and chunky cooked medium just as ordered. It certainly looked like fillet steak although the menu just said “Steak”. I tasted the Pork Fillet Satay and it was soft and tender with a rich peanut sauce. I had the Schnitzel it was moist and tasty I had ordered a peppercorn sauce to go with it and together with the chips I was extremely happy. We all followed our mains with Apple cake and coffee and all agreed that we had had the best Sunday lunch money could buy! 11.95€ Menu Starters Soup of the day Russian Salad Pâté with toast Chicken Curry Salad Prawn Cocktail
Mains Steak Pork Fillet Satay Pork Chop Schnitzel BBQ Chicken Fillet Cod Fillet
ALL SERVED WITH CHIPS AND SALAD Dessert - Ice cream - Coffee - Cake 15.95€ Special Menu is regularly changed and will feature seasonal produce
Carpe Diem are closed on 24th December and 31 of December
STARTERS -Fish Terrine with salmon caviar and a chive-crème fraîche -Salad of rocket lettuce, cherry tomatoes, walnuts and croûtons of goatcheese -Roast beef Salad with a cranberry dressing -crab cocktail with a sherrymayonnaise -Turkey ragoût with mushrooms and a puff pastry envelope SOUP -Oxtail soup with madeira and oyster mushrooms SPOON Lemon sorbet MAINCOURSE option 1 -Merluza fillet with a leek-serrano-potatoe puree -Turkey with a cream-tarragon sauce and wild rice -Shoulder of lamb with a honey-thyme sauce and roasted potatoes MAINCOURSE option 2 -Grilled nile perch with a butter sauce and roasted potatoes -Pork fillet with pan fried mushrooms, chestnuts and pont neuf potatoes -Rib-eye steak with crushed peppercorns and a port sauce with homemade fries DESSERTS -Orange-Grand Marnier Tiramisu -Chocolate surprise with a trio of coulis
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MONROES CARVERY Benidorm
Open monday – Saturday Lunchtime 1pm-3pm evening 6pm-9pm Sunday from 12.30 pm-9pm
Winter warmer
Monday- Saturday. Lunch and evening
7.50€
Homemade soup Carvery Homemade Apple crumble
Day Sunday 2 courseAll 8.40€ Carvery 3 course 9.95€ After 6pm Main course Only 5.50€
Wednesday Christmas Special
2 course 8.50€ Starter & Christmas Carvery Or Christmas Carvery & dessert
3 course Christmas CaRvery 9.95 € -Must be booked in advance(Available every Wednesday in December apart from the 25th.)
Christmas Day 3 Course Christmas Carvery With all the trimmings Wine, coffee and mince pies
35€ BOOK NOW
MENU - Mondays - Saturdays Lunch & evening -Any main course: 4.95€ -2 Course Menu: 6.50€ Choose either a starter or dessert with your main course.
-3 course menu: 9.95€
Choice of starter, main course, dessert & drink + FREE bottle of wine per person to take away with this menu.
Contact - 966 803 306
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01 Bar El Niu Ejercites Espanoles 4. 686 241 685. Free glass of wine or beer with Fridays Fish n Chips. 02 Chicas Love Decor C/Federico Garcia Lorca 8. 966 814 131. 10% off all goods. 03 PMR Property Management Calle Fereria 16. 966 260 877 / 645 118 208 / UK Tel: 0203 411 7758.10% Discount on your property management fee. 10% Discount on your contract fee. Free bottle of champagne for all holiday guests. 04 El Jardin Calle Helecho num 1, Urb Foya Blanca. 966 814 233 Free dessert when ordering from a la Carte 05 Tot esport Bicicletas San Rafael,11,Alfas del Pi. 96 687 42 62. 15% Discount on clothes and a 5% discount on Bicycles. 06 Silica Computer Shop Marina Baixa,24. 96 681 4 69 07 Tattoo Round 13. Calle Ejercitos Españoles 64. Alfaz del Pi. 035380. 674755294 08 Florisima Avda. Pais Valenciano 23, Alfas del Pi, Alfaz Del Pi, 03580 50% off fresh cut flowers with any 20€ bouquet 09 Imagine Beauty Avenida Pais Valencia - Afaz del Pi 965 841 038 - 10% off 10 Hotel Moli Calle Calvari 12, - Offers for bar and restaurant with Vista Card ask on the day.
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12 Caspers Bar Calle Joaquin Rodrigo 3. 600 836 360. 10% discount off the main meal. 10% de descuento en el plato principal. 13 Something Else Edificio Playa Mar II, Free Glass of wine or beer with any Main meal 14 La Roca Camino Vell del Far 2, Free Glass of wine or beer with any Main meal 15 Albir Beauty Centre Avda del Albir 34 , 1 Drcha. El albir 03581. 966 866 239, info@albirbeauty.com 16 Olas café-bar Paseo de las Estrellas 1 966866290 Free Shot and 10% off main meals 17 Wyndham’s Bar Avenida Oscar Espla 16. 10% discount with main meals 18 Bar Sunshine Avenida del Albir 3, Albir main road 10% off with Vista Card. 19 3 Lions Calle Manuel de Falla 16, Albir 20 The Beach Lounge Avenida del Albir 2, Free Shot 21 Bar La Copa: Avenida de Albir. 2 for 1 on cañas 22 Cantik Beauty Treatments Cami de la Cantera 2, Local 4, Albir, Alicante, 03581- 966868008 10% discount off all Cosmetic treatment’s in Cantik´s heath and beauty salon in Albir with your Vista Card.
Benidorm
01 dLux Restaurant & Bar Paseo de las Estrellas 3. 673 086 266. Free glass of cava when dining. 02 Claires Hair Nails & Beauty Edf. Alpisol no3, Avenida del Albir 66-68. 965 053 144/603 306 803. Please ask for your special vista offer 03 Soler & Soler Solicitors Calle Pau Casals no. 10. 966 868 570. 10% discount off all legal and financial services. Descuento de 10% en servicios legales y financieras. 04 Sarita Indian Restaurant Avenida del Albir 11,966 864 394. Free popadoms and chutney - take away 30€ order get a Free Bottle of wine. Popadoms y chutney gratis. 05 Carpe Diem. Avd Oscar Espla, 4. 966 864 946. 10% off menu. 06 Transilvania Restaurant Albir Camino Viejo de Altea 36. 966 864 199. 10% off a la carte menu. 07 Country Ribs Paseo de las Estrellas. 966 865 507. 10% discount. 08 Brisa del Mar Calle Ruperto Chapi,Local 9. 634369353 09 Family Medical Centre Avenida de L’Albir 66. 966 865 072. Save 5€ off ECG test - normal price 45€. Descuento de 5€ en la Ecocardiografia. 10 MA Motos Avda Europa, 69. 966 866 216. 10% off helmets all makes and sizes. Descuento de 10% de Cascos. 11 Link Point Services Bulevard de los musicos,18, Edificio Viminal local 3. 966 260 500. 20% discount off wills. 20% descuento de testamentos.
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01 Beach Terrace Bar Edf. Torre Principado, Av de Madrid, Local 26. 672 856 131. 10% Discount. Descuento de 10%. 02 Daytona Rock Bar Playa de Levante. 667 463 382. 20% Discount off drinks. Descuento de 20% en bebidas. 03 Lazy Cow Avenida de Madrid. 965 040 624. Free bottle of wine with 2 main meals on Tuesday & Wednesday. Free shot with first drink. Los Martes y Miercoles una botella de vino gratis con dos comidas. Chupito gratis con su primer bebida. 04 Guinness Bar Playa de Levante. 965 853 062 /659 411 879. 20% off. Descuento de 20%. 05 Pick a Card (Indoor market) Number 69/70 www.bbballoons.net 669997272 vista offer 5% discount 06 KU Lounge Avenida de Alcoy 6, Playa de Levante. 607 744 802. 20% Discount off all drinks. Descuento de 20% en bebidas. 07 Yorkshire Pride 3 Calle Dr Severo Ochoa, Rincon de Loix. 649788 887. Free Shot on Arrival. Chuptito gratis. 08 Wooky Hollow 1 Calle Gerona 7, Benidorm – Free Shot (opposite Yorkshire Pride 1) 09 Moon Beach Lounge Bar Avenida de Alcoy 6, Playa de Levante. 965 850 919/607 744 802. 20% Discount off all drinks. Desuento de 20% en bebidas. 10 Payro Avenida Mediterráneo, 42 Spend 100 euros In Shop And Receive A 10€ Discount. 11 Rachels Bar Avd Doctor Severo Ochoa 6. 635 688 885. - Free Shot & VISTA offers of the day
12 Red Dog Western Bar Calle Lepanto. 679 179 424. Free Shot. Chupito gratis 13 Newlife Alteanos 5, Calle Jaen 8, Benidorm New Town, Benidorm, 03503 14 Sinatras Entertainment Calle Ibiza 12. 679 179 424. Venue 10% Discount. Descuento de 10%. 15 Yorkshire Pride 2 Calle Londres. 649 788 887. Free Shot on Arrival. Chupito gratis. 16 Yorkshire Pride 1 Calle Gerona 5. 649 788 887. Free Shot on Arrival. Chupito gratis. 17 The Last Stop Karaoke Sports Bar. Calle Gerona. 10% discount off drinks. Descuento de 10% en bebidas. 18 The Plaza Avenida de Estocolmo. 696 493 685. Free Shot on Arrival. Chupito gratis. 19 Golden Doner Kebap Calle Emilio Ortuño 6, Local 2 Benidorm, Old Town Benidorm. 607 329 141 Free Shot 20 Tikki Beach Playa de Levante. 660 26 1052. 10% off all food. Descuento de 10% en comidas. 21 Why Not Bar Avenida del Mediterraneo 41, 649 788 887. Free Shot on Arrival. 22 Triangle Karaoke Bar Avenida de Estocolmo 3. 696 493 685. Free Shot on Arrival. 23 Tropical Entertainment Bar Avd Doctor Severo Ochoa. 10% off with Vista 24 Tiki City Calle Gerona. Free shot. 25 Bodhran Irish bar Calle Doctor Orts Llorca. 965 860 093. Free baby Guinness. 26 The Spring Chicken Calle Londres 5&6. Vista offer 3 for the price of 2 on Bottled Amstel 27 Segway Tours Benidorm , Phone : 607333300 Vista offer: 5€ discount when you book your segway tour 28 Grill House Avenida del Mediterráneo 33. 639115299. 10% Discount on all food and drinks. 29 El Italiano Plaza Triangular 965859533. 20% off bill with Vista Card between 12-7pm. Free glass of cava after 7pm. All offers exclude Menu del Dia 30 The Magic Roundabout Calle Ibiza. 696 493 685. Free glass of wine with meal. 31 Rays II Chippy Av. Mediterraneo 58. 10% off plus free dessert. (Excludes specials, minimum spend 7€) 32 Flash Hotel Avd Derramador num 2, Benidorm New Town, Alicante, 03503 Flash hotel in Benidorm offers a 10% discount off your final bill in the Flash bar with your Vista Card. 33 Stretford End. Calle Londres 966 807 424 /626 270 860. Free bottle of bubbly for groups. 34 India Gate C/ Gerona nº 2. 636 059 785. 10% off the a la carte menu. 35 Margys Bar Calle Mirador Benidorm - 672 563 329 10% OFF DRINKS AND FOOD 36 Aqualandia CLOSED
37 Benidorm Palace Avenida Severo Ochoa 13. 673 652 340. 3€ discount when you book with Vista www. vistacostablanca.com. 38 Amigo 24 Opposite Benidorm Market. 966 831 690. 10% off mini Scooter Hire. 39 Klee Kafee Calle Pal 9. 688 654 349. FREE Shot and a night of great entertainment at our SHOW BAR, with some of the best drag acts in Spain and from all over the world. Special Vista Card deals available when you book your party here with us. 40 Euroclinica Rincón - Diagnostic Clinic and Dentist. Avenida dr. Severo Ochoa 6. 96 6830849 / 96 586 7801. (24hrs) Free Dental Check up. 41 Europound Indoor Market. 664 43 514 Get an extra rate on English Pounds exchange 42 Brujula Bike and Scooter Rental – Av Europa No 20, Benidorm 965856327 – 5% Discount 43 Bar Silhouette Calle Amsterdam 4, Benidorm 602 544 747 FREE Shot and 10% off the bar bill 44 White Horse Avenida de Estocolmo 7. Free shot. 45 Subway Buy one get one free. Beach Front, Av Alcoy, Benidorm. 966 806400 46 Subway Buy one get one free Next to Burger King, Rincon, Av Estocolmo2 – 966 830546 47 Peggy Sue Avda de Ruzafa 11, Old Town Benidorm 966 812327 – Free Pink Lemonade 48 Jokers Calle Filipinas / Calle Lepanto. 965 862 849. Save 10% on your drinks 49 Chaplins Calle Mallorca 7. 965869430. Stag or Hen get a free drink of their choice and a free shot for the group. 50 The Big Willy Joke Shop Calle Gerona 23, Next to Tiki City opposite Hotel Marina. 51 Terra Natura 5€ Discount 52 The Sun Calle Lepanto opposite the taxi rank, near Jokers Disco. Vista offer: Free Sun newspaper with 2 meals or breakfasts 53 Benidorm Crazy Golf Avenida Mediterraneo 54, Save 5€ with a Group of 6+ 54 Curry Mile Av Severa Ochoa 38 - 15% off 40€ a la carte menu 55 Juke Box Avenida De Roma 9 - 634 041 767. 10% off food any time. 56 Tattoo Land Avd Mediteraneo 66. Bajo 58. Special offers for group bookings. 10% Discount off tattoos above 100 euros. 57 Laser medical Avenida Europa 8 1,c. Benidorm Amazing discounts with VISTA
Call (0034) 638674524 drgustavofernando@hotmail.com 58 Irish Connection Celtic football club bar...free themed CD with first round of drinks CALLE IBIZA 9. LOCAL 13/14 NEXT TO THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT RESTAURANT,BENIDORM 03503 59 Hotels TV Calle Lepanto 28, Benidorm - Free Airport Transfer with each Hotel Booking. www.hotels.tv costablanca@hotels.tv – 965854673
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advertise with us AND GET NOTICED FOR AS LITTLE AS 20€/WEEK 60 Caraby Dog Hotel/Boarding Kennels. C.N.332 Km 148, Variante Benidorm, 660 103 003. 50 euros off dog obedience training. 20% discount off doggrooming. 61 Movilquick Avenida Almendros 18 Old Town Benidorm- 965046000 www.movilquick.net Free case for you mobile when you have it unlocked or 5% discount on all repairs. Opposite vodaphone shop near Feu Vert. NEW Shop INSIDE Carrefour HIPERMARKET Ctra Nueva de Finestrat. Km 5 Finestrat 62 John & Josephs Calle Gerona – Free Glass of Wine or beer with main meal 63 Marco Polo Expediciones Outdoor Activity and Rental Centre. Avenida Europa, num 5 Levante Area. Next to Cafe de Paris. 0034 965 863 399 www.marcopoloexpediciones.es 64 Monroes Carvery Avenida de Europa 11, Playa de Levante, Benidorm, 03503 - Free Cake and CAVA for parties of 10+ 65 Papagayo Beach Bar & Restaurant - Av Armada Espanola 25, Benidorm. Pizza margarita and caña only 6.50€ 66 Pauls Diner Coblanca 6, Avenida Mediterraneo num 58, Rincon De Loix, Benidorm, 03503. Ask staff for your vista card offer 67 Leonor Beauty Avenida Mediterráneo 66, Coblanca 8, Local 4. OFFER : With your oxygen and vitamin C facial cleanse, receive a free “tired legs” treatment all for only 35€! 68 Talk of the Coast - Walk way between Calle Gerona and Avd Mediterraneo. 2 x1 on bottles of Amstel with Vista Card 69 Edificio Carabelas Torreyago Holiday Rentals. Calle manila, número 2, Benidorm New Town, Benidorm, 03503 965859414 info@lascarabelas.com 70 Simply Delicious Avenida Ametlla Del Mar 26, Rincon De Loix,Benidorm, 03503 Free Sausage Roll with a tea or coffee 71 4 Kings 10% Discount on Food!
Avenida del Mediterráneo 43, Benidorm New Town. 72 E GO BICI Avda Armada, Poniente 966 809 151 Weekend Hire Foldable bike only 30€ 73 L’Originale Avda Doctor Orts Llorca. Benidorm 965 858 752 Buy One Get Second Half Price 74 Cayman Levante Beach Limo and Dinner only 39€pp 10% off the snack menu 12-7pm 75 The Castle Inn 4 Calle Finestrat. Benidorm 10% off food bill 76/77 Round Town Travel offices in Benidorm, on-line at www.roundtowntravel.com or call (0034) 966 867 294 (English Speaking). Collect your Free VISTA CARD and buy your discounted tickets to the parks 78 The Pitt Calle Gerona (opposite Jumpin Jacks) 3 for the price of 2 Jaeger Bombs 965851613 79 Dr White Teeth Whitening Indoor Market Mercaloix Benidorm. The Original Dr White(Indoor Market) Teeth Whitening 8 To 12 Shades Whiter No Laser No Pain Normally 89euro Now 65euro +Aftercarekit 80 24 Hour Chemist Avda del Mediterraneo 29. Benidorm 03503 Open every day 96 681 2608 81 Picadilly Corner Avda Cuenca/ Calle Gerona. Vista offer: free glass of sangria 82 The New Beatles Calle Murcia 1, 698 391036 - 2 Bottle Amstel 1.50€ 83 Sawasdeeka Thai Massage Av Castellon - Save 10% off Massage 84 Barnies Bar C/ Almeria 23 -10% off main meals - 965 852 296 85 The New Ibrox Calle Lepanto 9 (was TheVillage Pub) vista offer: buy two get one free on Jaeger bombs 86 Isla Cristina Calle Gerona (opposite India Gate) - 965069430 Bottle of wine with a meal for 2 (excluding menu del
EMAUS Charity Christmas Event - 12th December. 8pmEnjoy a fabulous Indian Feast and help raise money Spice of Life Restaurant Benidorm. HELP THE CHILDREN OF EMAUS THIS CHRISTMAS - BOOK YOUR TABLE TODAY CALL US 673652340
Meal and Drink - 15€ per person 5€ will be donated to EMAUS Choice of Curries served with rice, nan bread and vegetables followed by dessert or coffee.
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Benidorm - Old Town
01 Bodegon Aurrera 2 Santo Dominigo St, Old Town Benidorm, 10% off 618131873 02 La Taperia 10% off. 10 Santo Doming Street, Alicante, Benidorm 618131873 03 El Italiano Buy one meal get 2nd half price all day until 8pm (excluding other meal offers) Plaza Triangular, Plaza Hispanidad 3 Benidorm Tel: 965 859 533 04 La Cava Aragonesa Free bottle of CAVA with a Combo 4 Tapas / La Tabla. Plaza de la Constitucion 2, Calle Martínez Oriola, Old Town . Benidorm, 966801206 05 Klee Kaffe Show Bar Free Shot on Arrival. Calle Pal 9, Old Town Benidorm 688654349 06 Pizzeria Avanti 3 Travasia San Miguel, Coles Street Corner, Old Town Benidorm, 15% off the bill between 13.00 13.30 / 19.30-20.30. 618131873 07 La Braseria 10 Santo Domingo St, Old Town Benidorm, Benidorm, 10% off. 618131873 08 Sidreria Aurrera Santo Dominigo St, Old Town Benidorm, 10% off. 618131873 10 Pintoxs Aurrera Santo Dominigo St, Old Town Benidorm, 10% off 618131873 09 Golden Doner Kebap C/ Emilio Ortuno 6. Benidorm 607 32 91 41 10% Vista Discount . 10% Descuento 10 Toy Planet Benidorm 10% discount off fancy dress costumes. 10% de descuento en disfraces. 11 Estetica MJ fuster Natural health center. Calle Gerona,Centro comercial,La Noria ,planta 2,local 14. 965 868 128. 10% Discount on DRELIMPUR. 10% de desuento en el tratamiento DRELIMPUR. 12 Peggy Sue Avda de Ruzafa 11, Old Town Benidorm 966 812327 – Free Pink Lemonade
buzz@vistacostablanca.com 13 Reparaciones de Relojes Watch Repairs Calle Dr Perez Llorea, Edif .Enbenada Local 14. 965855924 14 Pig n Whistle Calle Pal 5 Old Town (opposite the Rich Bitch Show Bar) 15 Isla Cristina Edificio Cire, Local 8, Calle Girona, 3 16 Spec Savers - C/ Gambo 2, Old Town Benidorm 965 859 577 - specsavers.es 30% discount 17 Keyhole Bar La gavina 20 , Benidorm 03501 Friendly atmosphere,home cooked food,free bottle of wine with two steak meals 18 Tabernita del Sur Calle Santo Domingo 6. Esq Plaza Constitucion. www.grupoaurerra.com vista offer: with any food order get 1 litre Rebujito 1/2 price!
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What’s Hot and What’s Not tells us.
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Owners: What’s your side of the story?
During the next six weeks we hope to have the response from the owners with their comments to the reviews made on Tripadvisor. We welcome Restaurant & Bar owners to have their say, so don’t delay e-mail us to: buzz@vistacostablanca.com Mastroianni Ristorante Italiano Avenida Oscar Espla, 16, El Albir
“Fantastic Italian Restaurant”
Reviewed 12 October 2013 We are so lucky to have this restaurant right opposite our apartment. Great food, great service, a buzzing atmosphere all at a very reasonable price. The experience is consistently a good one. Can’t wait to return!!
“A little piece of Italian heaven”
Clay Oven Calle Lepanto 21 | local11, Benidorm
“Superb food”
Reviewed 18 November 2013 Ate here twice in one week as the food was great. Good portions and tasty indian food at a reasonable price. Would definitely recommend you try this restaurant if you enjoy indian food.
“Excellent”
Reviewed 7 October 2013 Visited this restaurant with my mum and partner on 1/10/13. I was blown away. Had heard the food was amazing and they were not wrong. We all eat off the set menu for €10 which included a starter, main & desert and 1/2 bottle of wine I mean come on where would you fine quality food for that price??! The food was great and the atmosphere happy and eccentric which added to the Italian charm. It was that good me and my partner returned the following evening. Please note it gets busy quickly however the staff are that good they always accommodate where possible. Best Italian I had out there try it you won’t be disappointed!
Reviewed 16 November 2013 On arrival the restaurant was almost full. We got the last available table. The waiter did advise us that there might be some wait. We weren’t in a hurry. We ordered, got our drinks and our starter’s arrived within a few minutes. Puppodoms with assorted chutneys. The best onion bajis and meat samosas we have ever tasted. Main course arrived soon after but they gave us chicken instead of lamb but this was politely and speedily rectified. Accompanied with the best peshwari nan, and mango lassi I have tasted. This was truly the best indian meal we have ever had. Certainly recommend to anyone who loves a great curry. Overall 10 out of 10. We’ll be back.
“Still as good as ever”
“Excellent Food and Service”
Reviewed 3 October 2013 Still one of our favourite restaurants in Albir. The food is consistently good, the staff are consistently friendly and the whole place has a brilliant atmosphere. The fixed price menu is fantastic value at about 10 or 12 euros (I think!) but even the a la carte won’t break the bank. We shall certainly carry on using this on a regular basis. BOOKING is essential - it is a very busy place.
“Bellisimo!”
Reviewed October 2, 2013 Fab, tasty freshly cooked food. Pizzas thin n crispy with plenty of topping and pastas al dente and such a wide selection. They do a fab menu of the day 3 courses for around 11 euros. You can’t find a better value for money Italian restaurant in or around Albir.
Reviewed 15 November 2013 We went to the Clay Oven to celebrate my son’s 21st Birthday on 26th October, there was 14 of us dining and we found the service and value for money both excellent but the food, whilst being flavoured slightly differently to restaurants at home was fantastic. We would return and recommend to anyone who enjoys good food served by pleasant staff.
“Disabled”
Reviewed 13 November 2013 this is by far the most avalible quality indian resturant that has acess to a toilet for a wheel chair . and it it is so clean this might not matter to you guys with two legs but to be able to come to a place like this , well its great for me.
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The Grand National Avenguda de’l Ametlla de mar, Benidorm
“Fantastic!!!!!”
Reviewed 2 December 2013 NEW We stayed in Benidorm for 11 nights all inclusive, myself my partner and our 2 teenaged children, we like to try different places to eat. But once we ate here this is where we kept coming back to, fantastic food and very friendly staff. also the food and drinks are very reasonably priced, we will be spending a lot of time here again next July cant wait!!!
“Lovely food”
Reviewed 17 November 2013 Had lunch here a few times, food was really nice and was hot! Which is always a plus. Minus stars was due to the fact that the girls on the staff looked like someone had just died, not very friendly at all, we also had to seek them out to get the bill as it didn’t look like they were ever going to come and collect the dishes.
“great breakfast”
Reviewed 10 October 2013 visited again October, great place for a proper breakfast with English bacon, warburtons bread etc. Prices are very good as is the food. Staff very polite and helpful. Café very clean and well kept.
“Great British Food”
Reviewed 8 October 2013 Service friendly and prompt, food to a good standard and prices very reasonable, burgers are very tasty.
“Really good value”
Reviewed September 15, 2013 Good decent home cooked food. Service was really fast. Had the peppered steak, perfectly cooked to medium for me. Really good value. Can’t remember what it cost but it wasn’t expensive.
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It´s Our Birthday!
Specsavers Celebrate 2nd Birthday Monday 9th December Come along to Specsavers in Calle Gambo, Old Town, Benidorm on Monday 9th
December from 11am onwards to celebrate their 2nd anniversary with the team. Phil and Jorge welcome clients old and new to come along anytime during the day to say hello and enjoy some nibbles, wine and to enter a free competition to win some brand new designer glasses! Before you visit please don't forget to get search high and low for unwanted glasses, ask friends and family to do the same as the team at Specsavers are working in conjunction with the Lions Club to find 3000 pairs of spectacles. Once collected they will be sent to those less fortunate all around the world who are affected by vision problems and unable to access or afford eye care services. So far they have found nearly half of their target but there is still a long way to go, you can donate spectacles, sunglasses and reading glasses in al conditions so please do not throw them away! To thank you for all your support and help celebrate their second year. Specsavers in Benidorm will be running a fantastic promotion through the day - 50% off glasses from 75â‚Ź! (Subject to the normal conditions seen in the advert)
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La Nucia receives the National Sports Award On Monday at the El Pardo Palace there was the delivery of the National Sports Award from 2012, in which the City of La Nucia has been awarded with the FC Barcelona, the selection of women's water polo Olympic gold and taekwondo Joel Gonzalez. The ceremony was attended by Queen Sofia, Prince and Princess of Asturias and the Infanta Elena. The Sports Council has given the award to the City of La Nucia and local entity for its efforts in promoting the sport in the promotion and organization of activities or provision of sports facilities. This is the most important national level sports award. Sport in La Nucia serve citizens of 63 different nationalities living in the town and are integrated
socially helping achieve a healthy habit. The model sports management of La Nucia promotes sport for all ages, from base sport with 55 sports schools. Bernabé Cano, mayor of La Nucia said "When we started our project Promotion and Sport City 12 years ago we never imagined or dreamed that one day we would receive this award from National Sports Award. This is the highest distinction that a local authority can receive and national recognition for the work promoting sport in La Nucia. A prize for all athletes, instructors, coaches, clubs and sports schools nucieras with their daily effort and dedication have made this award possible. This gala was attended by the Royal family with Valencia Basket, Barca president Sandro Rosell, Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo and Waterpolo Olympic team at the Pardo Palace, this has been incredible and has confirmed that La Nucia has become a national sport location.
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Unemployed Recieve Job Training The President of Generalitat Alberto Fabra, delivered this morning to mayor of La Nucia certificates for an Employment Workshop “Pinar de Garaita V”. This job training program will train 22 people unemployed for a year and begin in mid- December. The local government has stated that the Job workshops "are an example of the union between the regional administration and local government in the fight against unemployment and a new opportunity for
those most in need" they also thanked the involvement of municipalities for their efforts in the fight against unemployment. Employment Workshop “V Garaita Pinar de La Nucia” has been one of the 65 projects approved by the dual training Generalitat Valenciana. The President of Generalitat, Alberto Fabra, stressed that the decline in unemployment is the largest decline in the last fifteen years and added that “today we have 13,321 people less than a year ago on the unemployment rolls"
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Issue 11 / 5- 11 December
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Your weekly Horoscope ARIES
Your interest in cultural activities powers up early in the week, so see if you can scout out a new gallery or find a concert that sounds appealing - you’re always looking out for new stuff! The bulk of the week is taken up with hard work - but it’s stuff you’re confident you can do, and you should be able to take care of it all, no matter how hopeless it seems at first. Spend the weekend with people who agree with you on the big issues - you don’t have the time or patience for major arguments!
CANCER
You have a slightly harder time fitting into your social life than usual today, though that doesn’t mean you should just cloister yourself away! Try to just apply yourself as well as you can on Monday and Tuesday, though you can feel a blockage in energy that you know is short-lived. You need to deal with the conflict between your inner live and outer life midweek, and should find an easy out that is lasting. Your emotional side causes problems this weekend, but only for those among your friends and family who are more aloof or reserved.
LIBRA
Your brainy energy is the perfect antidote to any bad mood your friends are having early this week - share your quirky ideas with them and watch their faces light up! It’s also a good time to apply yourself to real-life problems. Your nostalgia takes a slightly darker turn through Friday, and you may want to focus on the present to avoid thinking too much about the past. Life gets a lot sweeter this weekend, as nearly everyone in your social circle seems willing to get along well for the sake of the group as a whole.
CAPRICORN
It’s vital that you keep yourself on track on Monday and Tuesday there are distractions aplenty, and if you don’t maintain some semblance of discipline, you can expect to have to make up for lost time later on. If you pull it off, you should get recognition right away, and your good energy lasts through the end of the week. You can accomplish even more than you had hoped! The weekend might get a bit tricky, though, thanks to unexpected circumstances that interfere with even the best-laid plans.
TAURUS
Your easy charm works magic on people on Monday and Tuesday especially those who are visiting your home, city or country for the first time. Show them how sweet your people can be! A spiritual person shows you what’s what midweek, and while you may be dubious at first, you can sense that they have a real connection with you on a deep level, so keep listening (but don’t do anything crazy). You’re irritated by someone who keeps pushing your buttons this weekend - most likely a family member or someone younger than you.
LEO
You begin the week feeling fantastic and ready to explore your surroundings, especially if there’s something new about them. Travel and change are far more exciting than usual for you! You may feel obligated to help someone on Wednesday, and if so, expect it to stretch out far longer than you had anticipated. Still, you do earn far more karma points than usual. The weekend is a good time to let go of something or someone you have been holding onto too tightly - you are amazed at how easy it is!
SCORPIO
Big ideas are having a greater influence on you than usual on Monday and Tuesday - even stuff that seems totally unrelated to your recent obsession goes through the filter, with interesting results. Your social energy is almost perfectly harmonious in the middle of the week, and you enjoy most of the time you spend with friends and family to an unprecedented degree. Things do get weird this weekend, thanks to some recent changes and the resulting resistance - outbursts are the norm for a bit longer.
AQUARIUS
It’s your job to marshal the forces and get them moving on Monday and Tuesday, even if you don’t feel all that organized yourself! Sweet if you can get your friends or family to pitch in. Discipline is the keyword for the middle part of the week, as you end up spinning your wheels, getting nowhere if you can’t force yourself to stick with the program. Trick yourself into following orders! You need to get yourself focused on something bigger than yourself this weekend, and it’s easy and fun to do so!
GEMINI
Your closest personal relationships get very interesting this week. You should find yourself focused on one person early on, though you may want to reach out to others in your life if you have the time. From Wednesday through Friday, you may chafe under the authority of someone who used to be an equal, which could leave you thinking twice about your commitment to them. If you have your doubts, expect someone new and exciting to pop into your life this weekend, which should make the transition even likelier if it’s what you really want.
VIRGO
You’re the responsible one as the week begins, keeping yourself focused and on track even as your friends and family seem obsessed with spring fever. Just keep hammering away at your work and you’ll have more time later. Wednesday through Friday open you up creatively, and it’s easier than ever for you to express yourself in new ways. Someone really likes what they see or hear! Mix things up a little this weekend, if only to show your people that you don’t have to do everything in the same way all the time.
SAGITTARIUS
You’re full of surprises as the week begins, showing everyone why they love you so much with your jokes, gifts and games. Keep it up and see what happens next! Try to keep your wallet at home from Wednesday through Thursday and use other tricks to keep yourself from spending more than you can afford. Impulse buys are all too likely if you can’t restrain yourself. You make a solid impression on at least one person you meet this weekend, and that could lead from anything from romance to artistic collaboration.
PISCES
Don’t worry too much if things seem to be working against you early this week - you can rely on a little shot of luck just when you need it most! That doesn’t mean you can get away with slacking off, though. Your input is vital to help your co-workers or friends figure out a plan starting Wednesday, and you may have to assume a leadership role temporarily to ensure the right decision is made. Your brain feels like a hamster wheel this weekend, and you might just have to let it wear itself out so you can get some rest.
POWER SUDOKU CROSSWORD Across 5 Greetings (11) 7 Flat-bottomed boat (4) 8 Wake-up signal (8) 9 Small clump of trees (7) 11 Saint at the Pearly Gates? (5) 13 Untrue (5) 14 Duo (7) 16 Very attractive (8) 17 Young men (4) 18 Spanish resort region (5,3,3) Down 1 Run smoothly (4) 2 Promising young actress (7) 3 Cooker (5) 4 Sanctity (8) 5 Toadying (11) 6 Prize for second place (6,5) 10 Tendency to pry (8) 12 Pompous gait (7) 15 King with the golden touch (5) 17 Luxuriant (4)
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More Allotments For Albir Alfaz Del Pi’s Environment councillor Vicente Soler has announced another 46 allotments will be installed on 4,000 square metres in Albir near the desalinisation plant and new Ecoparque. The municipal allotments should be ready for use at the beginning of next year. Work begins next month on clearing land for 30 new allotments on a 2,500 square metre plot near La Estradao. Vicente Soler went on to say. “The allotment scheme has been a great success since the outset and Alfaz
and Albir will soon have a total of 254 allotments on 21,500 square metres of land!. Since 2008, 5000m2 of municipal land has been converted, 58 allotments have been built on the space, with others on adjoining land that are used by local schools. Those interested in acquiring an allotment should apply in writing to the Registro at the entrance to the Alfaz Del Pi Town Hall. There is a €10 fee and allotments will be available for two years.
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Dropping Like Flies – You´re Fired! In the last two weeks eight managers have lost their jobs. Brian Laws was first to go at Scunthorpe and he was quickly followed by Portsmouth boss Guy Whittingham, Richie Barker of Crawley and Bristol City's Sean O'Driscoll. There was a trio of sackings over the weekend Martin Jol (Fulham), David Flitcroft (Barnsley) and Dave Jones (Sheffield Wednesday) – and there was still room for another, they were joined by a fourth Owen Coyle (Wigan), who was shown the door after less than six months in the job. Sam Allardyce (West Ham) believes there is no coincidence in the timing of the dismissals as owners and chairman seek to breathe new life into their clubs he said: "It's sacking season at the moment. It never changes this time of year.” “If you're not doing so well then there is always someone who will think it's time for a change.”
Good Week One Man Show, Brilliant Bale
Bale’s protracted transfer saga might have given him a slow start out of the blocks, but he is flying now. The former Southampton youngster almost single-handedly downed Real Valladolid on Saturday with the perfect hat-trick, and he also assisted Real’s fourth goal.
2014 Fifa World Cup: England's hopes on venues England manager Roy Hodgson says where his squad are based is more important than who they will face in the World Cup. Roy Hodgson will find out when and where England's group matches will be played, when the draw takes place on Friday in Salvador, Brazil. Hodgson said he is keen to avoid playing in the Brazilian tropical northern cities of Manaus and Fortaleza and told national media: "We will go to Brazil believing that whatever group we get, we are capable of getting out of it. Unseeded England are certain to share a group with a seeded team and could play Brazil, Spain, Germany or Argentina. "I'm more concerned by the venues than by the teams we draw," said Hodgson. "You always hope the draw is going to be kind to you in terms of where you are going to be asked to play, but there are venues in Brazil that will be harder to play in than others." England have one fixture - a friendly against Denmark at Wembley on 5 March - before Hodgson must submit his provisional 30-man squad. You can watch the World Cup draw live on Sky Sports in Brazil live on Friday from 4pm.
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Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado admits he is struggling to discover his goalscoring touch in the Premier League.
Spurs paid Valencia £26m for the Spain striker’s services over the summer but he has struck just three goals in open play in all competitions and Andre Villas-Boas’ side have been accused of looking toothless in attack. “I have been doing it all my career. I haven’t done so far here, but I am convinced I will get there.”
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Dimitar Berbatov wants to leave Fulham Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov hopes to leave the club in January. In 12 appearances for the Cottagers the 32-year-old has scored just twice this season,a factor that has contributed to the teams struggles that cost Martin Jol his job. Berbatovs contract expires in the summer and is looking for a way out. Rene Meulensteen has taken over the managerial reins at Craven Cottage but he will have been rocked by the news that one of the teams key players has his eyes set on a move away from Fulham. "I don't usually speculate as nobody knows what will happen in January but what I can tell you is he (Berbatov) is not happy at Fulham," said Dantchev, Berbatovs Agent Turkish club Trabzonsport have been linked with Berbatov, but Dantchev suggested that his client would prefer to remain in the Premier League. Fulham refused to comment on the situation.
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Steve Bruce hails Hull City's historic win over Liverpool
Hull City manager Steve Bruce believes the club's historic win over Liverpool gives his players 'a bit more belief' in their bid to stay in the top flight. It might have been another indifferent week for Hull City off the pitch last week, but on it they can have no complaints. The Tigers were coming off the back of a home defeat to Crystal Palace and now had mighty Liverpool standing in their way, a team they had not beaten in 17 attempts. The Tigers claimed the win thanks to strikes from Jake Livermore and David Meyler and a Martin Skrtel own goal, while Steven Gerrard scored for the visitors. The result was the perfect way to bounce back from a 1-0 home loss to strugglers Crystal Palace last time out and saw the Tigers rise to 10th in the table with 17 points from their opening 13 games.
Football launch an antiflare and smoke bomb campaign.
A new campaign is being launched to warn of the dangers of fans using flares and smoke bombs after it was revealed children as young as eight have been used to smuggle devices into football grounds. The campaign by the Premier League, Football League and the FA comes after a number of recent incidents including a linesman being struck by a firework at Aston Villa in October. Concerns have intensified after CCTV at one Premier League ground caught a young boy handing out fireworks to adults from his rucksack. Last season a 15-year-old boy suffered lung damage from a smoke bomb thrown at Wigan, while in February a 14-year-old boy was killed by a flare thrown by fans during a South American Libertadores Cup match in Bolivia. Last month a Manchester United fan who set off a smoke bomb during Sir Alex Ferguson's last game in charge, against West Brom, was given a suspendedtwo-month jail term and banned from any football grounds for three years. Nine people have been injured or burned by fireworks thrown at grounds in England in the last 18 months.
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