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June 17th – June 23rd 2015 - ISSUE 39 (#80)
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The arrival of Summer is celebrated across the region with Fire Festivities on St. John's holiday in many places throughout Spain but they are especially famous across the Costa Blanca.. This Story Continues on Page Three...
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I am pleased now to announce the launch party of Heat FM Summer Fiesta being held at the Mint bar in Javea on Friday 26th June from 4pm. A perfect location overlooking the sea with a comfortable seated area on the decking and an amazing bar.
The party will be live on air on two frequencies 90.3 FM Altea to Benidorm and on 106.8 Calpe to Denia. We will welcome all our friends, business associates and everyone to come along and take part in the live competitions and have some fun.
Also this week and throughout the weekend, are the fiestas in Javea "Fogueres" with Bull running, Flamenco dancing and live music into the early hours. On Monday 22nd it is the day of the children with lots of fun and games. A late night musical show and disco until 5am!!
The 23rd being the celebrations of "San Juan" this typically is celebrated along the coast of the Costa Blanca with fire jumping and bonfires with supper on the beach and party, with live music until 6am.
Also in La Cala Finestrat, not far from Benidorm is a smaller local event but one that many people will attend for the celebrations on the beach. In fact, fires and parties are seen in most areas including Benidorm, Calpe, Albir and Altea that start before midnight and go on into the night. Paddling in the sea at midnight is the favorite tradition as well as jumping over the bonfires.
Please send us your photos and information of your San Juan party night experience, and we will include this in the issue of the following day, 24th June.
The following Saturday 27th is also a big event day at the International fair in Javea, where Heat FM will be entertaining the guests and mixing with the visitors live on air. You can also listen live on the web site www.heatfmspain.com or search for the App on your mobile. Every weekday you can take part in our daily competitions and most of all, get to hear the very latest hits with the best hit music from all of the past decades. I welcome your feedback on both the newspaper and the radio shows that kick off each day with "The Big Breakfast" hosted by Shorty B from 8am. My direct email is marco@vistacostablanca.com so please let me know thoughts and suggestions.
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CONTENTS
PROPERTY HEALTH & FAMILY 21-28 38 PUZZLES TV PAGES 32-33 40-43 MOTORING SPORT 34-37 45-48
June 17th – June 23rd 2015
FIESTA FIRES HEAT UP SUMMER June 17th – June 23rd 2015
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It is a festivity with an ancient origin which combines magic rituals with fire, gunpowder, water and music. All designed to welcome the Summer.
The festivities program has a rich variety of events which include sports activities, street parades, musical performances, concerts, flower offerings, and much more. There are events for all ages and tastes, the running of the bulls and the “correfocs” (firecrackers parade) as well as the huge traditional fireworks display called the “Nit dels Focs”. The festivities conclude on the night of the 24th with the burning of the "Hoguera" monument and a spectacular music and fireworks display.
Correfocs Parade
FIESTAS IN JAVEA "Fogueres de Sant Joan" - Festival of San Juan continues all this week until 24 June, this popular fiesta enjoys the maximum participation from the town’s inhabitants who belong to neighbourhood associations called “peñas” and they all fill the streets to participate in all of the traditions.
The "Hogueras” make playful reference to current events in the town which pay homage to the ancestral tradition w h i c h involved burning old junk on the 23rd of June with the magical goal of purifying the body and soul prior to the Summer Solstice.
“Els focs de Sant Joan” (St. John’s Fires) which decorate the town’s roundabouts are small bonfires over which the citizens jump one by one, decorated with garlands and flower decorations which are burned once the last fires have been jumped. Finally on the 24th of June, the monuments are burned in celebration of St. John's holiday to conclude the festivities.
La Cala Bay near to Benidorm also hosts an annual event for Sant Joan attracting thousands of residents and tourists who dine on the beach in the Cove in the shortest night of the year. Councillor Indalecio Rodríguez said “all preparations are already ready and as in previous years, the City Council will offer a free bus service to residents in the urban area of Finestrat so the people from the residential areas can also enjoy this magical holiday. The party is a tradition, where families will dine at the
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beach and this year, unlike others, the City Council will be responsible for distributing wood to make the bonfires.
The Councillor explained “the reason is for preventing pallets being brought to the beach and then nails are lost in the sand, the beach must be perfectly clean the next day and all debris cleared to avoid any chance of any beach bathers getting hurt. As a novelty this year also some flags in the bonfires be placed to mark them so then all the ash will be removed and avoid possible burns.
The free bus service leaves the Fonteta at 20:00 and 21:00 hours, so approximately fifteen minutes later buses collect the residents of the developments. The music will begin to start the evening at 22:00. The Department of Fiestas has hired an orchestra that will be play until midnight, then the fireworks will start and
the bravest will bathe in the sea and make a wish.
Other entertainment includes a show of aerial acrobats and puppets with live music until dawn. The mayor said that "I take this opportunity to invite all of our neighbours in the region to participate in this night of San Juan where there is fire, music and entertainment".
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By Spencer Williams
June 17th – June 23rd 2015
early hours of Friday morning, stated that The Spanish King stripped his sister the monarch has stripped his sister of the Cristina of the title “Duchess of Palma” title, which she held since 1997 on Monday. when she married She stands accused of having a part in the the former Olympic tax evasion by her husband, the former handball player. Olympic handball player Inaki Urdangarin, who was once a popular figure within the royal family, and now is a major suspect in the embezzlement case involving no-bid contracts Spanish press, published in the
tax fraud, making her the first member of the Spanish royal family to be sent to the dock A date is yet to be set for her trial. The disgraced couple have suffered a dramatic King Felipe reportfall from grace edly telephoned since they marCristina to inform ried in 1997 in a her of his royal lavish ceremony decree stripping in Barcelona Spanish Princess Stripped of Duchess Title her of her noble where they title, ahead of its received the titles publication in the Official Gazette. of Duke and Duchess of Palma by Felipe's father, King Juan Carlos, who But the princess’s lawyer, Miquel Roca I unexpectedly abdicated last year. Junyent, claimed just a few hours later that it was Cristina de Borbón who had Back in February last year, the Princess renounced the nobility title in a letter writ- became the first member of Spain’s royal ten in June and say she is innocent of family to testify in court as a target of a any wrongdoing and that she trusted her criminal investigation. The judge asked husband to handle their financial affairs. around 400 questions during her court A judge ruled in December that she must appearance, to which she answered “I stand trial on two counts of accessory to don’t know” 182 times.
MAN FALLS DOWN A CLIFF By Michelle Simon
A 32 year old man and resident of Paiporta (Valencia) had to be rescued last Sunday in the early afternoon after falling from a four meter high cliff off Ambolo, Jávea. The man was transferred to a close by medical center with wounds to his legs.
The incident occurred around 2.30pm, when the man fell from the cliff and got stuck, unable to exit due to the injuries he sustained. According to sources, the injured man seemed to have a broken his right leg and was unable to move it, so they immobilized the leg with a splint. He also had multiple cuts over his legs.
The company SVS, was in charge of rescue service and lifesaving of beaches in the neighboring municipality of the Poble Nou of Benitatxell. The injured man was carried up to the top of the cliff, after the option to perform the rescue by sea was considered more risky, had been ruled out. However, the Marine rescue team sent their helicopter "Mediterranean Helimer" just in case.
June 17th – June 23rd 2015
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8 YEAR OLD DIES AFTER SHOCK By Spencer Williams
A boy of 8 years old was plugging in a fan at his home late on Monday, when he suffered an electric shock. According to AndalucĂa InformaciĂłn, the boy was touching the cables of the fan when he received the shock.
Neighbours reported hearing the screams of the mother and then saw the boy being carried from his home in the arms of his father, according to local newspaper La Provincias.
He was taken to a medical centre where he underwent CPR, but could not be saved. A police forensic team are examining the electrical system in the house, the fan and the plug to determine where the fault lay.
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DEAD SHARK SHOCKS SWIMMERS By Michelle Simon
Last Sunday, the appearance of a dead shark on a beach in Denia surprised the first swimmers last Sunday morning.
the so-called 'suicide' of this type of animals, which is especially frequent at this time of year, which is the time when they travel the Spanish coast.
The shark found was a blue shark, a very common species in the Mediterranean, whose adult specimens can often reach an average length of 2.5 meters and weighs around 80 kilos.
Sometimes, the death of sharks and dolphins is due to the fact that they are stranded while approaching the shore in search of food.
The emergence of dead blue sharks on beaches is not an u n c o m m o n occurance.
Just like other marine life such as dolphins, blue sharks tend to towards the shore to die. It is the mysterious phenomenon of
June 17th – June 23rd 2015
HEAT FM SUMMER FIESTA PROGRAM
Join in the fun and party with HEAT FM live road shows this summer in association with The Weekly Buzz Newspaper.
To launch the summer party program Heat FM are hosting their launch party live on air from the Mint Beach Bar in Javea. This event will start at 4pm on Friday 26th June with live presenters Shorty B and Ian Oogly live on air across the Costa Blanca. Come down and join us and enter our live competitions and enjoy the sun set party.
Saturday 18th July - The Guinness Bar Levante Beach Benidorm Charity Fun day With Live Acts Broadcast 4-8pm Saturday 8th August - Monroe's Charity Summer BBQ Pedreguer 4pm - 7pm
All live events are hosted by our very own Shorty B and Ian Oogly keeping you entertained with the best hit music and loads of prizes to be won.
Friday 26th June Heat FM Summer launch party in association with Buzz Newspaper 4pm-8pm Saturday 27th June International Fair Javier Saturday 4th July - The Plaza Benidorm - Charity Fun day with Live Acts Broadcast 4-8pm
POLICLINICO ATTENDS FESTIVAL The polyclinic outpatient clinic of San Carlos in JĂĄvea participated last weekend in the Festival La Mar SalĂĄ. Another thirty companies of the town, with the par-
By Michelle Simon
ticipation of thousands of visitors and event attendees that came to the stand to find out about health services and specialties offered to the community by this center. The polyclinic of San
Carlos opened its outpatient clinic in JĂĄvea last summer. The number of patients adds up to more than 5,000 patients, with a daily average of 40 consultations in its 11 medical and surgical specialties.
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WHALES SPOTTED IN DENIA June 17th – June 23rd 2015
Whales never fail us. Each year around these dates they are seen around the cape of Sant Antoni (Cabo de Sant Antoni), heading South. They come from the Ligurian Sea.
Last Friday, the crew of a ship that sailed the waters of Denia sighted two whales heading south towards the coast of Les Rotes. Fin whales are the second-largest species of whale, with a maximum length of about 75 feet (22m) in the Northern Hemisphere, and 85 feet (26m) in the Southern Hemisphere. Fin whales show mild sexual "dimorphism", with females measuring longer than males by 5-10%.
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and the Generalitat Valenciana, which was 500 meters away from its position, sighted the two copies, discovering another couple at less than half a mile from the previous. They came surprisingly close to the cape of Sant Antoni. Normally, these cetaceans swim at 20 and 30 miles from shore. For this reason, a study is being carried out for more than seven years, to find out why they
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approach the coasts of Denia in their return path from the Ligurian Sea to the south. It has been verified that the whales approach between 200 and 1,000 meters from the coast of Denia until they reach the Cabo de Sant Antoni, the place where they change course and turn around quickly to be separated from the coast.
Year after year, the sightings of whales are more common, not only from boats, but also from the coast. It is more common to find people who have been able to enjoy the wonderful and exciting feeling to contemplate those giants of the seas, that can reach 24 meters in length.
BRITISH CONSUL PRAISES CHARITIES' WORK
The Coast Guard of the City of Denia
By Spencer Williams
Local expat charities are working hard to support both British and Spanish nationals, British Consul Sarah-Jane Morris saw in a day-long visit to the north of Alicante province this week. Mrs Morris spent a morning in the HELP centres in La Xara, and was impressed to see the work that the charity is doing to deliver respite and residential care for those in need.
In addition to the work that they do to help British citizens, HELP Marina Alta and other charities also fundraise for their local communities so that all nationalities can benefit. Recently, for example, HELP purchased hospital beds for local GP surgeries and provided funds to Fontilles care home.
Mrs Morris said: "The work that these charities carry out is really fantastic. Not only are HELP Marina Alta supporting British nationals who need help, they are also
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fundraising for Spanish charities, such as the Fontilles care home. This is partnership in action – Brits supporting each other and also giving something back to the local Spanish community."
She added: "As always, all the local charities are crying out for volunteers, so I would really encourage anyone who has some spare time to get involved. It can be incredibly rewarding work to help others."
The Consul spent the rest of the day in the north of Alicante carrying out two focus groups, in Javea and Moraira. Britons attending the groups asked Mrs Morris to provide clearer and more up-to-date information on official websites. She encouraged British residents to follow the Consulate on Facebook (www.facebook/BritsLivingInSpain) and to look at www.gov.uk/living-in-spain when they have a question about common issues such as driving licences, residency and the padrón.
HASHISH FOUND BY SWIMMER By Michelle Simon
A foreign resident of Denia who likes to take a dip on the beach of Les Marines every morning, yesterday encountered a square floating object.
He brought it to the shore and found it suspicious. But, instead of notifying the Local Police, he took the bale, which weighed about 30 kilos, and dropped it of personally at the police station.
When he handed it over to the agents, it was still wet, which is a reason to
believe that it had been drifting in the sea for a long time. The police cut it open with a knife and found it was a bale of hashish. The drug was packed. The plastic that covered the bale even contained sea snails and sea algae. The local police gave the bale to the national police, who is now investigating whether it originates from some intercepted boat or some drug trafficker’s attempt to dump their cargo. In the area of the finding, no more floating bales have been found.
June 17th – June 23rd 2015
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NATURAL PARK CLEAN UP
The last day of the 15th Environmental Day organized by the Yacht Club of Altea gave encouraging results.
By Michelle Simon
clean up group which searched the natural park area for waste and foreign objects while a smaller remainder of the volunteers put on diving gear to search the sea water in the area.
According to the club, the majority of the waste and rubbish was found on land, and comprised of "large amount of bottles, plastics, metal and remains of house hold furniture”.
Two teams of 50 volunteers were split up to carry out the cleaning work across the natural park and in the waters that surround it. The majority of volunteers made up the main
The club also clarified that "this highlights the lack of awareness". Among these remains, even a life raft and the structure of an electric toy car of large dimensions were found. They stressed that the results also showed that the seafloor was
cleaner, because during this search they only collected two small bags with plastic rubbish, some bottles and some fishing line, as a result of recent storms, explained the club.
The day ended with a snorkel route led by a professional diver for 25 children, who were taught to identify the species in the area and taught abiut the waste that accumulates in the sea.
HARLEY BIKERS DAY By Irena Bodnarec
The annual Harley Davidson Fun Day took place in Albir last Sunday – with a record turnout. The Eucalyptus Park was transformed into a bikers haven – with around 600 Harley Davidsons parked up, an incredible site. Each was gleaming and in pristine condition – with some costing the same price as a house, hardly surprising!
The Mayor – Vicente Arques came to admire the machines before they set off on a tour, escorted by 50 police outriders. You could hear them long before you actually saw them as they made their way through Albir and headed towards Benidorm, roaring along the Levante promenade to the surprise of sunbathing holidaymakers on the beach. Riding pillion were 19 ´Biker Babes´ who had fundraised for the privilege – a sum of €100 was asked but between them they managed to
raise an incredible €13,000, which was donated to the Emaus ´Make a Smile´ charity. Peter Emmett of the Costa Blanca España chapter organized the event and handed over a cheque to a delighted and tearful Lucy and Tony Grande on behalf of the charity. The Harley Bikers have made a number of donations to ´Make a Smile´ which endeavors to turn the Relleu home into a self sufficiency programme to help sustain other Emaus homes within the Costa Blanca.
Thousands came throughout the afternoon to admire and photograph the bikes, browse the stalls selling biker merchandise then chill and enjoy the sound of the live rock band with a can of beer in hand – a perfect end to the weekend. The date of next years fun day has yet to be confirmed by Peter Emmett said that it will definitely be in June.
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WELSH CHOIRS IN CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT The main square was the venue chosen by the Welsh Cor Glannau'r Gwendraeth Choir, visiting the Costa Blanca, and the Alfas Polifónico Choir to sing together, in collaboration with L'Alfas del Pi Town Hall, in a benefit concert for the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC).
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Mayor Vicente Arques, thanked the involvement of both musical groups for their participation.
The AECC, is an organization and charity that integrates patients, families, volunteers and professional people, working together to prevent, raise awareness, accompany people and fund cancer research projects that will enable better diagnosis and cancer treatment.
The Choir, Cor Merched Glannau'r Gwendraeth was founded in 1990 and is directed by Margaret Morgan, the female choir performs on stage many songs in English and Welsh. "They wanted to take this 3 day trip to the Costa Blanca to perform a benefit concert in L'Alfas del Pi, a town known for the Festival Choir and it's international character," said José Antonio Rubio, director of Alfaz Polifónico Choir sings. It is a unique opportunity to "share choir experiences and more so whent here is a united purpose," he added.
The Alfas Polifónico Choir is composed of 46 people from 12 different nationalities, they meet twice a week in the Social and Cultural Centre of l'Albir, where they rehearse their concerts and this year they are celebrating their fifth anniversary
VICENTE ARQUES PROCLAIMED MAYOR By Spencer Williams Vicente Arques proclaimed mayor of L'Alfas del Pi by an absolute majority, in his acceptance speech Arques reiterated his and the partys commitment to continue to govern for all of it's citizens.
In the eight years of the socialist government the town has taken a major leap forward, Alfaz is a friendly, dynamic and enterprising town "which keeps looking to the future, with the same enthusiasm as day one back fromn 2007". "We have worked closely with residents and businessmen, invested 32 million euros, which has provided the municipality an infrastructure beyond belief ".
"From the heart thank you very much"
ABBA TRIBUTE CONCERT By Spencer Williams
After a tour of Ireland, Italy, England and the United States, this fantastic quartet is coming to Alfas del Pi, well we say Alfas, the show will actually be in Albir on Saturday June 20th at 10pm in the Fundación Frax just off Albir beach.
Enjoy the greatest hits of ABBA, "Mamma Mia", "SOS", "Money, Money, Money", "Dancing Queen" or the famous "Waterloo", Tickets are 18€ and can now be bought at the reception of Camping Cap Blanch. This concert has been organized by Xàbia Clàssica, with the support of the Frax Foundation and the Municipality of L'Alfas del Pi.
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clean Up reSUMeS By Spencer Williams
Five months have passed since it was put on the table the possibility that the public company tragsa, would continue the work to remove the stagnant water from the altea coastline following the bankruptcy of the company 'cyes', who left the work unfinished a year ago.
This week, Tragsa have taken over the works that will end the problem of odors and stagnant water in this area of the coastline.
'Cyes' began work to renovate the stagnant "lagoon" in Altea but paralyzed just a year ago when it entered bankruptcy, leaving the area mostly drained but still unfinished
with dirt and muck in the center and was left until now. The stoppage casued the lagoon to accumulate water again which turned stagnant bringing an awful odor to residents and visitors. The town hall tried to gain permission to open a way for water flow in and out to improve the situation but failed. The work will try to be finished as soon as possible even though the summer season is upon us. When completed the new local government will be held responsible for the upkeep and next phases to improve and complete the physical appearance of Alteas’ coastline.
€8.6 Billion Sent teMporary BeacH Service? HoMe By MigrantS By Spencer Williams
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Migrant workers in Spain sent €8.6 billion back to their families in their home countries last year, according to a new report. Spain was one of the top countries in Europe for the amount of money that migrant workers sent back home in remittances, according to a report published on Monday by the International Fund for
the summer season has already started, kids are finishing school and tourists are beginning to arrive yet altea is still unsure who will be looking after the beach service which provides sunbeds and parasols.
The City Council convened in mid-May and started a process to find a new company to provide and maintain the service. So far no company has been found, which has led to another meeting with the new town government, they are looking to award a 3 year contract for the company who takes on the service with the possibility of an extra year. The town council withdrew the license to, Rojuser, who were awarded the contract last year but failed to pay fees more than 45,000 euros.
It has now been said that if Rojuser pay "immediately" they will allow to restart renting hammocks and parasols on a temporary basis.
Agricultural Development (IFAD). The report said that this money usually covers "basic goods, such as food, clothing, shelter, medicine and education". Even though the amount of money sent by migrant workers to families outside of the country might seem high, these payments did not result in a "significant outflow of wealth".
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BENIDORM’S NUMBER ONE FAN By Irena Bodnarec
It has to be said that Jason Green from Wellingborough in Hertfordshire can most probably take the title of number one fan of the hit ITV comedy series ´Benidorm´.
He has already been out three times this year to catch a glimpse of the filming and even bought his very understanding wife Mandy here for their tenth wedding anniversary back in April. But what makes Jason stand out from the crowd is his homage by way of body art. Not content with his first tattoo, a small one on his arm of the Benidorm logo and main cast signatures, his entire back is now all things Benidorm!
Tavern, the P i n k House and Solana logo, in addition to locations used for filming. He has spent thousands having the artwork done and estimates that it will take about another 40 hours to finish! On his return he will have the pool finished off – with sun loungers, swimmers and palm trees around the edge, the long legged Aqualandia bike man coloured silver and then another one on his right shoulder – possibly Benidorm Palace, which was used for the Christmas special.
He will then have signatures of the remaining cast and crew members inscribed on his side. Jason loves everything about the series and has managed to speak to Derren and several of the cast members on a number of occasions outside shot locations. Back home he has even recreated a ´Bar Solana´ in his garden shed, although not had many opportunities to use it yet.
On one trip last year he was unable to get a direct flight, so flew from Stansted to Bilbao then onto Barcelona and finally to Alicante – and was only here for two nights!
Understandably he runs his own business so is able to reorganize his work calendar in order to fulfill his passion. I feel sure that we´ll see Jason back here again in the not too distant future.
A NIGHT OUT AT ST JAMES TAVERN
The Sol Pelicanos pool, Morgans
A night out in Benidorm could not be missed, especially when the invitation was to join Brett and Loraine at the St James Tavern in Calle Finestrat, just up from the Calle Gerona at the Old Town End.
Brett and Loraine are new owners of the St James Tavern, I say new, but really I only say this because the previous owners had been known by visitors to the town for over ten years, so in comparison Brett and Loraine are new, but have now enjoyed their first year getting to know the returning guests and many locals as well. Benidorm being a place for all sorts of holiday makers and party goers and famous for being a non-stop location for live entertainment seemed to fit in with the new owners plans.
A nice friendly pub with great home cooked traditional food, but that's not all that's on offer. St James Tavern
My partner who chose the steak with pepper sauce, so we decided to share the food so that we could get a taste of each other’s. The baby rack of ribs filled the plate and the meat was falling off the bone. Served with BBQ sauce on the side the ribs were sweet and tangy and the extra sauce was ideal for dipping the homemade chips and onion rings.
also offers a unique side of entertainment, with a weekly Friday Night Extravaganza with "Dusty Crack" a comedy drag show that takes your breath away..... Literally in some people's eyes.
The show starts at 10pm so there is plenty of time for food and drinks first. The cocktails seemed to be very popular with the girls sipping away on Sex on the Beach. For me it was a nice cool beer and the rack of ribs.
The fillet steak was tender and moist served with pea’s, cherry tomatoes and chips. This really was an ideal Friday night supper that we both really enjoyed. The girls sitting next to us were also enjoying a snack with their drinks in preparation of a long night ahead. Chip butties, Chicken Nuggets a selection of great finger food that accompanied the cool cocktails.
In anticipation of what was to come with a name such as "Dusty Crack" it
all made sense as the show got underway. The costume changing and energetic dancing was non-stop and really got the crowd going, including a little bit of audience participation. I was just glad it
wasn't me who got picked out... Go along to meet Brett and Loraine serving food all day including breakfast, also from this week they will be hosting a Northern Soul night every Saturday.
NEW MAYOR FOR BENIDORM June 17th – June 23rd 2015
By Irena Bodnarec
Toni Pérez of the Partido Popular (PP) party was inaugurated as the new Mayor of Benidorm on Saturday, ousting Agustin Navarro of the PSOE. The swearing in ceremony took place in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall in front of invited guests and press. Two large screens – one in the auditorium and another in the foyer broadcast to those that could not fit in. Elected councillors of all the parties were sworn in during a short ceremony and welcomed to take their place on the council benches.
But it will be far from easy as he governs what is the smallest minority council ever seen in the town.
Pérez won only 8 out of a possible 25 seats and has declined – at this point at least, to go into coalition with any other parties to gain a ruling majority. It will certainly be a challenge for him and his party to pass any new legislatures or by-laws
as they would need the support of another five councilors from other political parties. The PSOE Socialists have 7 seats but are technically the polar opposite of the PP, so they would need to rely on the other peripheral parties such as CBM, Liberales, Cuidadanos and Compromis.
Leader of the Cuidadanos for Benidorm p a r t y , Leopoldo Bernabeu was snubbed by many of the councilors, including Agustin Navarro who turned his back on him during his swearing in ceremony.
Leopoldo Bernabeu broke the campaign rules by broadcasting his manifesto on Saturday prior to the election on what is meant to be a day of reflection.
By law no campaigning can take place the day before election Sunday and all the other parties have denounced him – the case is now pending.
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TONY’S EXCHANGE HOLDS FUNDRAISER June 17th – June 23rd 2015
Last Saturday, David García Cooke, from TONY’S EXCHANGE in the Indoor Market, one of British Benidorm Associations administrators, celebrated his 40th birthday.
He decided to use this occasion to organise a Charity Fundraiser for the local animal shelters. 70 people attended the event in Albir at the ‘Mahou Cerveceria’ and guests were asked to donate a prize for a raffle as
opposed to a birthday gift. Through raffle ticket sales and other donations a fabulous 635€ was raised during the evening.
British Benidorm hopes that the new mayor of Benidorm, Mr. Toni Pérez, will introduce a by-law to eradicate the use of animals by the professional beggars. By Spencer Williams
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What advice do you give an old school friend when she tells you she thinks her husband is having an affair?
Penny Bottlecamp, who with her husband, Reggie are the barbecue guests of their friends and neighbours, Lottie and Teddy Bulbin, condenses her advice to just two words, “Flirt darling”. Join them at their barbecue at Javea's Casa de Cultura one evening between Monday July 6 and Saturday July 11 and enjoy the fun when Penny's advice is taken to heart.
Penny and Lottie have been close friends since their days at St Olaf's where Penny stood up for Lottie when she was being bullied. So, when Lottie finds in the pocket of a suit her husband, Teddy, has given her to take to the cleaners a bill from the Kidderminster Travelodge for a double room, the first person she talks to about it is Penny. Penny is very angry, “Angry for you darling” and she recommends positive action. “Start up a love affair of you own darling. Give him a taste of what it's like to be on the receiving end. Flirt darling with the first man that gives you a second glance.”
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As you might expect in a play by Alan Ayckbourn, that first man turns out to be Penny's husband, Reggie and for your amusement and delight the Bulbin's barbecue becomes a comedy of infidelity. You'll enjoy it hugely. Before you do so, enjoy dining alfresco in Javea's Old Town's charming courtyard, the Plaza Baix. There the Bar Imperial will serve you a selection of tapas followed by your choice of Costilla de Cerdo or Grilled Dorada, postre and a half bottle of wine. A few steps from your table will take you into the Casa de Cultura there to enjoy Lindsay Johnson's production of 'The Kidderminster Affair'. Dinner is at 7pm. The cost of this very agreeable way to spend a summer's evening – alfresco dinner, Alan Ayckbourn's play and a one euro donation to the very worthy local charities, Caritas and The Harvest Store – is just 15 euros.
U3A SUMMER BALL 1 U3A RAFTING TRIP By Ian Rogerson - Publicity Officer inside with a sumptuous threecourse dinner with wine. Entertainment was provided by ABBA Elite, reckoned to be one of the world-renowned group’s leading tribute bands. And there was no stopping U3A members as they crowded the small dance floor to get in the swing to the sounds of hits such as Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia and Waterloo!
MORE than 200 members of Javea U3A danced the night away to the music of ABBA on Friday night.
They were dressed up to the nines for their big annual summer ball, held at Salones Carrasco in Javea – and it was particularly special this year because they were celebrating the association’s 10th anniversary. Formed in 2005, the popular organisation now has 1,200 members enjoying a host of activities provided by 50 groups.
The 10th anniversary ball began with a Cava reception with canapes in glorious sunshine on the terrace outside and continued
There was also a raffle in aid of Javea U3A’s charity of the year, Help of Denia and Marina Alta, which raised €703.50.
President Stephen Burke thanked Carrasco for hosting the event, ABBA Elite for their performance and especially U3A members for attending and making the night such a tremendous success.
Flirtatious Lottie (Rosemary Brown) and her prey, Reggie (Mike Martin)
It was a dull cloudy morning on Friday 12th June, when 46 members set off from Albir, for the Seguro River, but by the time the group arrived at their destination, it was lovely sunshine.
Book early is strongly advised – on 96 647 2876 or at boxofficejp@gmail.com
the end everyone was exhilarated, but very wet and tired.
The Seguro River was higher than last year and much faster flowing, which required energetic paddling from all and there was much excitement when the boats bubbled across several small rapids. At the penultimate stop, several of the group requested a swim.
The guides then took the intrepid party a little further up river, where they all bravely, launched themselves into the water. The flow of the river was so fast they couldn't attempt to swim but their cries of excitement were heard before they came floating round the bend at great speed. Fortunately, the guides were ahead of them, as stopping was certainly not an easy task! At
After a shower and a change of clothes the group were taken to a local restaurant for a meal. The whole day was amazing
and thanks must go to Rob for all his hard work in the organisation of the trip.U3A Marina Baixa holds its general meetings on the fourth Monday of each month. Please note that for the month of June only, the meeting will be held at the Albir Playa Hotel. The Meeting is on Monday 22nd June, doors open at 10am and the desks close at 10.50am for a prompt 11.00 am start. Please come early to sign in and get your seat! The General Meetings are always on the 4th Monday of the month. If you have not heard of this Association and would like to join them, you can be assured of a very warm welcome. Please visit the website www.u3amarinabaixa.com to find out more information there is also a Facebook page. If you do not have internet access please contact their secretary Joan FLint on 96 586 1226 or Mobile 663 637 167
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SECOND CLASS PASSANGERS! CALPE
To use the same train, as in this case line 9 of the TRAM that unites Benidorm with Denia, is much more difficult in some populations than in others.
The neighbours who must use this means of transport in Calpe, Benissa, Gata or Teulada have become "second-class passengers", according to the Union Ferroviario-Intersindical, because in these stations tickets, bonus trip tickets or TAT (modality for pensionists or a large family), cannot be purchased. In fact, to purchase a ticket one must move to the terminals of Denia and Altea.
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in all its forms can not be purchased or activated onboard trains, because the computer system does not allow
do not work or do not work properly. The central reported the situation of the vending machines to the head of Customer Care of railways of the Generalitat Valenciana (FGV), who, however, "despite having promised improvement" has not met with this union.
Finally, the SF regrets that practically no day passes without a mishap at the new line 9 of the TRAM.
it; in addition, agents working onboard of different trains do not have means to carry it out. And that is not about it: the vending machines
Regarding the lack of means of this connection, the union has recently denounced the poor state oÂşf the railroad in numerous populations or the fact that some trains leak smoke into the interior of their booths.
DEAD FISH IN LES SALINES
The SF also pointed out that tickets
We reported last week, that Calpe town council was due to install a new pump to help recover the loss of sea water in Les Salines, however despite the promises of the City of Calpe, the drying of Les Salines continues.
After the failure of the two water pumps that bring water to the marshland we are already seeing larger consequences, as more fish begin to die. The Cultural and Ecological Association of Calpe (ACEC)
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Photo by ACEC, Dead Fish in Les Salines
has announced protests "if the council does not stop the ecological deterioration.
which was estimated over 18,000 cubic meters last week and could be significantly more now. The pump should inject 90 cubic meters of water per hour which is going to take over a week to replace, in the current situation which could get worse still.
Environmentalists say the water level continues to fall in the Les Salines, the 'Salt Marsh' which is a significant environmental and iconic emblem of Calpe. Last week the town council said More reports of a large that they will install a new pump amount of dead fish visible to replace the loss of water, around the perimeter of the
marshland producing "a strong stench that is a constant nuisance to neighbors and an unpleasant image to our visitors during this time, as evidence a situation of abandonment and degradation of one of the landmarks of Calpe. " ACEC also fears that "such lack of foresight shown by the council may cause irreparable damage to the areas biodiversity."
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THE CRAFT MARKETS THIRD YEAR On Friday 19 June a motley crowd of crafts people will set up their humble stalls in the square by the sea front at the end of Avenida Jaime I in the port (Puerto) of Jávea.
This is the third year running that Amata (the regional craft association) joins forces with the local shopkeepers to liven up the promenade along the sea front with a craft fair. A real craft fair, with real craft workers who make what they sell and hope to sell what they make. Not for nothing has Amata chosen the slogan "Artesanía de Autor" which means that what you see is made by the man or woman on the stall - nothing imported, nothing
made by friends or from a small factory.
The stalls can vary from week to week but you will find stalls with leather bags, children's shoes, leather belts, original lamps from recycled material or from artfully formed wire, rag dolls, wooden toys and puppets, jewelry from silver, copper, silk, ceramics, macramé or
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wrought iron, hand painted designer clothes and even some paintings and sculp-
structure shaped like a draw caricatures of ship! people. A visit to the market can be comAmata was set up in 1998 bined with a stroll to the The market runs from and remains true to its port (with its fishing 19 June to 13 September (except for boats and fish market) a few days when the and back along the locals celebrate some promenade with its or other fiesta) and attractive bars and opens at 7 in the restaurants, shops and evening and shuts at terraces, to enjoy the midnight. For further cool sea breezes and details ring 639 979 watch all the other visi678 (and Elvira speaks tors walking, jogging English) or on the web and cycling along. page of Amata And, if you like modern www.amata.es (in architecture, you can Spanish and English, have a look at the good if you want to Virgen de Loreto learn the local lingo). church, a concrete original philosophy, which is that only goods made by the people on the stalls can be sold on the craft By Spencer Williams fairs it organises An investigation was opened by ing dissolved salts from water, thus pro- not something Javea Town Coucnil after the appear- ducing fresh water from seawater. that can be said ance of dead fish in the Canal de La It has been said that the Fontana canal, of many other Fontana in the last week, which was before the commissioning of the desalicraft fairs. That is why reported by Spanish Newspaper nation pump was a space with little biomore and more aficionalogical life, where the water was not Xabia al Dia. dos have come to apprecirenewed or had the presence of fish. ate this special quality - the The pump After receivquality of a gallery even if it has helped ing the results is sold in the street from a see the of tests taken stall. Different stalls come benefit of to determine for the whole summer, or the effects the cause of just a few weeks so as to of desalithe issue, it combine a few weeks at nation that has been the beach with the possibilh a v e ruled that ity of earning a living. It's a h e l p e d there has varied show, week by change the been a seriweek. Never boring. waterway ous drop of Canal de la Fontana, Javea to an optioxygen in the On Tuesday, water, causing fish to be in distress and mal environment for the growth and Thursday and cause breathing difficulties resulting in diversity of marine life and new species. Saturday evening their death. José the potter will The town council have requested the take his wheel The drop in oxygen is due to a power company that manages the Canal sysalong to allow the failure to a desalination water which is tem install a backup system to prevent visitor to have a try extremely important at this time of year any biological damage. at turning a bowl as the water levels are already lower you can rinse your As well as the new findings investigathan normal. hands in the sea tions are ongoing so they can rule out afterwards - and Desalination (also called “desalinization” other hypotheses such as illegal dumpVirginia comes and “desalting”) is the process of remov- ing or vandalism. every evening to
DEAD FISH
tures. Many of the people on the stalls will be working, and you can watch, or get them to add a name or a detail or, if you can wait a few days, get them to make something to order.
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SAIL BOAT RUNS AGROUND By Spencer Williams
A sailboat sporting a Danish Flag run aground onto a beach last weekend on to the Portet de Moraira.
The only person on board was a 76 year old Danish man who had dropped anchor to have a rest, however the tide pushed the boat onto the beach which got stuck in the sand.
The man had set sail from the marina of Almerimar, Almeria, his next stop was the Balearics on the way to Sardinia, he did not notice that once he had lowered his anchor it was not hooked properly and dragged along the seabed until the boat finally run aground.
It has been reported the boat was towed back to sea on Monday and the boat did not suffer any serious damage.
AMADEUS THE MUSICAL
Come and enjoy the cabaret-style show Musicals Of Tonight? on June 27th at 6.00pm in the beautiful gardens of Finca Jacaranda, Pedramala.
By Spencer Williams
Bring your own picnic and enjoy the warm evening with good music from the West End and Broadway performed by Amadeus.
The cast of four singers will bring to life a number of characters from various musical shows ranging from My Fair Lady to Les Miserables and also including Chicago, Calamity Jane, Miss Saigon, Chess, Sister Act and many more. The show is packed with well-known songs as well as a few lesser known gems. Amadeus perform all of this with their usual brand of fun and humour. The event will also help to raise money for local charity with tickets priced at ?10. The gates open at 6.00pm with the show itself starting at 6.30pm.
ROAD RESURFACING By Spencer Williams
Last week work was carried out by the roundabout and road by the big Pepe La Sal.
Places are limited so booking is essential.
To reserve your place call 96 558 1483 or go to the box office at http://www.philipashley.com/boxoffice.php
The work was carried out on Thursday last week, the road surface received a fresh layer of tarmac on the roundabout and exits, while workers carried out a facelift on the roundabout itself, putting down artificial grass and some plants, coincidently the car park to the Pepe La Sal supermarket also got some fresh tarmac.
The work is now complete with fresh road markings.
SPANISH PROPERTY MARKET STILL ON A ROLLER COASTER
The roller coaster nature of the Spanish property market recovery is laid bare with the latest data on prices showing that the slowdown has not yet gone, nor has the difference between official figures and those from real estate firms.
The latest figures from valuations company Tinsa show that at a national level property prices are still falling although there are regions where they are rising while the latest data from the Housing Department show prices falling slightly.
The Tinsa data for May, based on the company’s own valuations, shows that average national house prices were down 3.6% year on year but this global figure hides considerable regional variations.
For example the biggest price falls are in provincial capitals and large cities with a
decline of 4.9%, while house prices on the Mediterranean coast were down 2.3% and in the Balearics and Canaries there was a fall of 2.1%.
However, year on year house prices on the coast are up 1.4% compared to May 2014 but are still down 48.8% compared to the peak of the market and according to Tinsa the national average peak to present fall is 42.1%.
According to the government figures the average price for Spanish property fell a 0.11% in the first three months of this year, the smallest quarterly decline since
the economic crisis began and down from a fall of 0.36% in the last quarter of 2014. This takes the average property price to €1,458 per square meter and this is down 36.3%, adjusting for inflation, since the peak of the market in 2008 when it was €2,100 per square metre. A regional breakdown of the figures shows that seven autonomous regions registered year on year price growth led by the Canaries up by 3.56%, Aragon up 1.9%, Madrid up 1.67%, the Valencian Community up 0.69%, Extremadura up 0.57%, the Balearics up 0.1% and Andalusia up 0.05%.
The rest of Spain is still seeing annual price decreases. In Asturias prices have fallen by 6.53 year on year, by 3.72% in Castilla-León, by 3.15% in Navarra, by 2.29% in Galicia, and by 1.47% in the Basque Country. According to the Housing Price Index (HPI) published by the National Statistics Institute, the price of homes rose by 1.5% in the first quarter of the year, compared to the same period of 2014, which is below the 1.8% price increase recorded at the end of 2014.
But the index has recorded four consecutive quarters of year on year increases following six years of declines. The index also shows that prices for new homes are rising faster than others. Second hand homes say a rise of 1.1% in the first quarter of the year while new home prices rose by 4%.
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S te p h e n G r i l l s - M y G r i l l e d F l at B r e a d s Preparation time: 30 minutes (plus time to prove) Cooking time: 10 minutes Difficulty rating: Easy Don’t be afraid -- mix by hand!
Some bread is soft and chewy, while others have a firm, tight crumb structure, like brioche. This is determined by the length of mixing time. For my flatbread, we want the first texture, so roll your sleeves up and turn off you mobile phones!.
utes of kneading, it’s a workout! If this doesn't appeal to you, you can mix the dough on low speed in an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook until the rough mass forms, about 1 to 2 minutes. Raise the speed to medium and mix until a smooth ball forms around the hook, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Want to make yours ahead? No problem. Despite some recipes that may argue otherwise, bread dough can be made ahead of time. Just let the dough
Ingredients
Number of servings: 12 • 1 kg Strong 00 Bread Flour • 1 tablespoon salt • 2 tablespoons sugar • 650 ml tepid water
Method
• First of all empty the bag of flout onto a clean surface and make a large well, sprinkle the sugar and salt onto the flour and crumble the yeast into the middle, then slowly add the tepid water little by little mixing with your hand in the shape of a fork
• Knead, knead and knead. Kneading is where that gluten structure starts to form. Lightly flour your work surface and knead the dough by first pushing down towards the table and then away from your body, then folding the dough back over itself under your hand and giving it a quarter turn. Repeat this movement until the dough smooth’s out. When it’s totally smooth and very pliable, it's ready, this will take about 10 to 15 min-
rise in the refrigerator, covered, overnight. A slow rise like this also gives the dough more flavors, because the yeast will eat the sugars in the dough more slowly. So really, it’s a win-win. Let the dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before shaping and grilling.
• Grill on a high heat turning every 4 to 5 minutes. For finishing, I bash the flat breads with the back of my knife and drizzle with different oils, like in this case, garlic with basil and smoked paprika with sun dried tomatoes. Then to finish sprinkle some powdered parmesan and you’re ready to serve! Enjoy!
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Calle Sant Pere, 33 - Bj, Altea
Reviewed 14 June 2015 Visited here last september with my fiancee .. Had the lasagna as usual which was very very good .. Service was top notch by far the best italians in benidorm .. Well worth a visit
Reviewed 7 June 2015 We really enjoyed this place. The name could do with changing as I don't think it's particularly enticing, but this ticks all the boxes for me - very good wine, very good steak and some of the best service in Moraira. The whole experience was good.
Reviewed 8 June 2015 Very nice place on first line near the sea and old city center. Was found it while walking near the sea. It looks very extraordinary, incredible design. Fresh and tasty food. After first visit decided to return there again and try other dishes. All products were fresh and healthy. Very good experience.
“Excellent”
“Excellent Again”
Reviewed 27 May 2015 Went twice this holiday were all inclusive but wanted several meals out. Booked both times as we knew from last year would be busy, service excellent food as good as ever pizzas are massive and tasty. The lady seem to recognise us from previous 2 years which was nice its the best Italian in benidorm.
“So So So Good”
Reviewed 22 May 2015 I have tryed most things on the menu and every thing was excellent. It takes me a eternally to dicide what I want cos it's all to the highest standards. I'm always suprised with how cheap the bill is after I tot things up in my head. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Book a table just in case
“Top Food, Top Service, Value For Money.”
Reviewed 21 May 2015 Had an excellent meal here last night. I had a stripped steak with parmesan and tomato salad. The wife had a sirloin steak with mushroom sauce. It was a struggle to clear my plate only because the helping was so big. One of the most enjoyable meals in years. The place was very busy with locals as well as tourists. The service was still great and nothing was too much trouble. This was our second visit of the week the first was just as good when we visited with friends.
“Out Of This World!!”
Reviewed 18 May 2015 Just finished a gorgeous meal at Duetto. We been meaning to try every time we been in Benidorm and finally did! We both had lasagne with garlic bread and a portion of chips. And all I can say is WOW! All the food was fresh bar the chips but that was not an issue at all. The lasagne was cooked in a wood stove oven, big portion and gorgeous filling with the sauce and meat. The pasta was fresh aswell and the garlic bread. We finished off with a big slab of cheesecake which was amazing! For drinks we had 2 bottles of mahou. All this for 37€, which was certainly a bargain! We've both already said we will be returning before we go home. Customer service is on point too. Do not give this a miss when in Benidorm!!
“Brilliant Place”
“Inviting Terrace”
Reviewed 7 June 2015 Called here on Wednesday just for a relaxing drink as the terrace looked very inviting with curtains around to block the sun. Enjoyed our drinks on the settees watching what was going on. Next week we are going for a steak as the menu looked very nice.
“What An Excellent Restaurant”
Reviewed 4 June 2015 Really a spot on restaurant, its nothing like how it use to be inside and is now a lovely open plan restaurant inside with a view in to the kitchen. We ate off the set menu with lots of choice, i had a fillet steak that came with two sauces included in the price. Portion size was very good and steak cooked just right backed up with the service you are use to in his premium bar a few doors down. People should go out there way to try the food here the quality is easy up there with places like Casa Toni, or Ca pepe. Don’t keep driving past saying we should try there sometime, you will go and def go back. Couldn’t fault a single thing was a great meal and night
“Super Fillet Steak”
Reviewed 9 May 2015 Blink and you miss it, driven past many times then noticed it was steak bar. Ate inside as outer terrace too near the road. Interior stylish and very professional guy served us with a superb fillet steak. Only a couple of people in, shame, hope it succeeds. Be careful if you are unable to walk upstairs, it is on a higher level.
“Sunday Lunch”
Reviewed 22 April 2015 We went as a family for Sunday lunch, as it had been recommended by some friends. Amazing value, great food the portion size was big and the best cauliflower cheese I have tasted. Great customer service nothing was too much trouble. The daily menu is changing so we will be back to taste it.
“Nice Place!”
“Will Be Visiting This Entertaining Galleon Again.”
Reviewed 28 May 2015 We went to this spectacular restaurant for a special birthday celebration. The staff was attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. The decor is themed, the attention to detail extraordinary especially inside, even the toilets are a must! Don't forget to look up at the ceiling. We had children with us and they had the children's menu which was a very generous portion. Of course they were entertained not only by the detail of the Columbus theme but also by the staff.
“Great Decor And Food!”
Reviewed 26 May 2015 We were attracted by the ship look veranda and decided to have a drink on the terrace. After looking at the menu, we thought we would give it a try and went inside... Wow! The decor is very good with some great attention to detail. I looked at trip advisor before going in and from the few reviews did not know what to expect. What followed was delicious!! Perfectly cooked ribs, pizza and steak. A great restaurant with a brilliant ship theme... My 8 year old loved it. A must visit when in Altea!
“Brilliant”
Reviewed 26 May 2015 Absolutely loved this place. Very Spanish Great decor , with understandibly a nautical theme We had lunch and it was brilliant Great food , great quality and very, very good value Highly, highly recommended Don't miss!!!!!
“Great , fancy and funny in a boat”
Reviewed 8 April 2015 Yes I liked the style, service and meal presentations, the food and choices where excelent and the service, nothing was too much to ask for.
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Your mind is focused and your thinking innovative, so you may find others will be more drawn to you than ever today. They see you as a leader in you field and would no whatever it takes to be allowed on your journey. If only it were this easy when it comes to love and passion.
TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)
Now that you’ve got all aspects of your life on a structured positive journey, you’ll do everything in your power to ensure it stays like that. Maybe it’s best to let you high standards slip a tiny bit when it comes to love and passion though. It should be more spontaneous don’t you think?
GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)
Now that your life is less held back and restricted, you’ll manage to move ahead at a much more productive pace, and you’ll start today the way you mean to go on. Your confidence is building up again and you know you’re the best in your field so make sure your salary reflect this.
CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)
You know there will be certain times in your life where you need to think outside the box, go out on a limb or take a chance, but today is not one of those times, so don’t allow yourself to be convinced otherwise, or you’ll regret it in the weeks to come. Stick rigidly to your own decisions
LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)
Crossed lines in communication and off hand remarks in the home zone could be caused by everyone having vastly different agendas today. Why not state your case over what you’re doing and allot the time you need to do so. The same applies to everyone else in the equation.
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1 Sorry camp constructed for a group of soldiers (4,5) 8 Smashing police officer (5) 9 Baseball player in hole with pop star (7) 10 Support a production at La Scala, perhaps (4) 11 An animal left one with a flower (8) 13 Star embarrassed about part (6) 14 Tree in hideaway by lake (6) 17 Teacher not coming back to waffle (6,2) 19 Italian poet losing first stake (4) 21 Deprived of food adverts, possibly (7) 22 In autumn it requires gunpowder ingredient (5) 23 Motorway approaches affected by black ice? (4,5)
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2 No pride may be involved (5,2) 3 Historic city in Surrey or Kent? (4) 4 No harp playing for child who's deprived (6) 5 Pitiful epic that failed (8) 6 Brook heard in Welsh resort (4) 7 A family member in the country ain't crude (5-5) 8 Needlewoman, note, getting in Sam's hair (10) 12 Veil made differently in the Middle Ages (8) 15 Signified? Not in action (7) 16 What may delay robbery (4-2) 18 Wide smile gives support (4) 20 Cancel a French party (4)
VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)
Even if you don’t feel 100% confident in decisions you’ve made, you need to convince others that you are. Make your move in professional or personal situations by being bold and innovative and others wont think to question you. Stutter and stammer and they will. LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)
It’s just as well that you have luck on your side today as it’ll carry you through any situations difficult or not. If you’ve been avoiding practical issues, this is your best day to finally tackle them. If you can’t do things yourself, others will be happy to help you, and you’ll be grateful for that.
SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)
Your persuasive powers are so strong this week you’re positively purring with satisfaction. If there’s something you want others to do, then get cracking. They can’t seem to resist you. Tackle jobs you’re good at first as others will see how talented and competent you are SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)
It’s all very well struggling against the odds, but the best thing you could do is to be patient and wait until things take a turn for the better. Yes its annoying and yes its frustrating, but you’ll only make it worse if you take matters into your own hands. All comes to he who waits.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)
Not everyone will come up with the goods when you want them, but do you see that as them being difficult on purpose, or do you see it as them not being able to cope with the tasks they’ve been given? It’s time to ask if they’re up for the task at hand. If not, get someone else. AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)
Specific objectives in the personal arena are what you’ve been focusing on for quite some time now, but it seems your imagination has led you a merry dance and what you’ve now got is nothing like what you wanted. You’re bored and time is dragging. Make a quick sharp exit.
PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)
There’s no point trying to talk your way out of it anymore. You’re bad at keeping your finances in the black, and now need to take steps to rectify that. Look at your income and expenditure and you’ll soon discover where the problems lie. You’ll need to curb extravagance.
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Mr Bean Sells McLaren F1
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British actor Rowan Atkinson, most famous for playing hapless comedy character Mr Bean, has sold his McLaren F1 for £8 million - Costing £634,500 including VAT when bought new in 1997, the 240mph supercar covered over 41,000 miles in the hands of the screen star, including two significant crashes.
Atkinson is a well-known petrolhead and has made headlines with his McLaren F1 on two occasions, most recently in 2011 when involved in a huge shunt which he was lucky to walk away from unscathed.
The McLaren spent a year undergoing extensive repairs after Atkinson crashed it in August 2011.
The screen star was driving his F1 supercar when it spun around several times, ran into a tree and a lamppost and caught fire on the A605 in Haddon, Cambridgeshire.
Atkinson's repair bill was said to be close to £1 million - the highest ever recorded in Britain at the time, and undertaken by McLaren's Special Operations division.
Atkinson, also known for roles in Blackadder and Not the Nine O'Clock News, showed off his driving skills on the BBC's popular driving show Top Gear, where he finished second on their 'Star in a Reasonably Priced Car' segment. He has also attended F1 races in the past, most memorably the 2011 Indian Grand Prix when FOM cameras caught a Mr Bean-esque response to a crash between Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Renault has revealed the pricing and Massa as he watched on from the specification for its hotly awaited Clio McLaren garage. Renaultsport 220 Trophy, the model’s range-topping hot hatch variant. The 6.1 litre, V12-engined McLaren F1 is one of the rarest supercars in the world, a The 220 Trophy, which will make its UK 650-horsepower beast with a top speed of debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 240mph. McLaren Automotive made just later this month, is priced at £21,780 and 107 of the Gordon Murray-designed vehiis aimed at track-day enthusiasts and drivcle, only 64 of which were standard road ers seeking cutting-edge performance, cars. handling, style and equipment for road use. Order books are open now, with first Asked by the Telegraph if he would miss UK deliveries expected in August. his F1, Atkinson replied: "Oh quite a bit, but I don't use it as much as I used to and At the same time there have been revithe time feels right." sions to the existing Clio Renaultsport 200 models, with the introduction of EU6-comWith the sale complete Atkinson is likely to pliant engines featuring Stop&Start. walk away with a profit of nearly £7 million Torque, fuel economy and CO2 emissions on his original outlay.
Clio Renaultsport 220 Trophy
have all improved, with the result that the cars now attract a lower BIK rating and VED band.
The Clio Renaultsport 220 Trophy is a numbered special edition model that sits at the top of the Clio Renaultsport range. It features a host of updates including a larger turbocharger, revised exhaust system and changes to the standard car’s dual clutch gearbox.
Suspension and steering tweaks complete the package, while Renault is differentiating this quicker Clio from the standard model with the inclusion of an exclusive paint and trim combination alongside existing choices.
June 17th – June 23rd 2015
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SYMPTOMS: A WELL-MEANING FRIEND
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Are your symptoms your enemy? IS IT REALLY A BRIGHT IDEA? Are your symptoms your true PROBLEM? Should you be looking for a way to cover up your Whenever we see famous American stars on TV or at symptoms? If you don Ě t have any symptoms, are you the cinema they nearly all seem to have that "gleamhealthy? The answer to all these questions is NO. ing" smile as if they have been in one of those adverts for the latest miracle tooth paste. Symptoms can be a result of direct damage to the body’s tissues (pain from a fall), or our organism expressing itself You know the type. "Just brush with this supergel paste working for survival (vomiting due to toxic ingestion). A and in one week you will have that Hollywood smile". It is body working badly transmits its unhealthy state through perhaps this stereotyping that makes many of us wish for the nervous system. The purpose of medication is to elim- the pure white smile. Some of you may remember a film inate the symptoms. In effect, this is a way to mask the "Austin Powers" where the main English character had disease and silence the alarm (symptom), allowing the yellowing teeth. This, although a comedy, showed how disease to continue to advance even though we don Ě t the US view the English mouth. have any symptoms. Often the symptoms are truly necessary, as they are a first class mechanism of protection for the body. An example is fever of a viral component. The body temperature is raised in order to kill the virus as quickly as possible and to heal the body. Another example is inflammation which stops us from moving the damaged tissues and facilitate their healing, as in the case of swelling after a sprain. Some people who start chiropractic care suffer what is called “retracingâ€?. Old lesions return or the presenting condition becomes more acute. It all passes very quickly and it is important that is not seen as a relapse, and is recognized as a normal process in the recuperation of health.
In disease process symptoms are the last things to appear. The healing process requires TIME. Time is necessary to replace abnormal or sick cells with healthy cells. Therefore, a person can continue to have symptoms even though they have begun chiropractic care and healthy cells have begun to regenerate correctly. These symptoms could be the body expressing that there are still a number of abnormal tissue cells to be replaced. Therefore more time is required for a complete regeneration of healthy tissue cells. Chiropractic adjustments increase life messages to the body and increase each person Ě s potential for good health by allowing the body to regenerate and function correctly. Some of the most common conditions that respond really well to Chiropractic treatments are Arthritis, Backache, Headaches, Stomachache and much more.
What is it that causes tooth stains in the first place? In all honesty we p r o b a b l y already know that tea coffee and other foods and drinks stain the teeth but if the teeth had been brushed and flossed as we all know we should many of these stains would be avoided or at least reduced. Smoking produces heavy stains on teeth and it is fairly simple to know, just by looking, whether someone has been a smoker for a long time.
There are many products on the market now promising The Whiter Smile. In the USA an estimated 1.4 million dollars is spent each year on over the counter teeth whitening products. That is without taking into account the money spent at dental practices. The question is are these products healthy? It may whiten the teeth but, for example, can the bleach used damage the gums?
So what processes are available and what are the pros and cons of them? In next weeks issue, we will be talking to local dentist Dr. Cardo Canega. He will be looking at the different procedures available and giving his expert opinion on ways to proceed if you want to alter the look of your smile.
Dr. Cardo Canegas practice is situated at Cami de la Monja, 11, La Nucia just off the CV70 between roundabouts 1 and 2. Your first consultation is free with Dr. Canega. Tel 96 62 36 130
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With record temperatures around the country, it is important to keep your dogs in mind when it comes to keeping cool. Here are some tips for beating the summer heat! Exercise your dog early in the morning or late at night.
is the time of year to back off on exercise intensity. Watch for signs of dehydration. Dogs can't sweat. They cool off by panting, so an overheated dog will drool excessively. It will become lethargic, its eyes will be bloodshot, and it may appear a little pale. If you lift its skin, it will take longer than usual for the skin to fall back into place.
Keep your dog hydrated! Different dogs have different needs when battling the heat. Keep in mind that darker coats absorb more heat than lighter coats. Also, overweight dogs are at higher risk for dehydration. Carry a bottle of water when going on a walk with your dog. Better yet have your dog carry it for you in a backpack or a vest! The water in the bottles will keep the dog cooler and also give the dog a sense of purpose.
Find innovative ways to cool your dog. Don't have air conditioning? No problem! Find a spot in the shade and set up a kiddie pool. Lay down a wet towel for your dog to lie on. Or simply set up a fan in front of a pan of ice. At the Dog Psychology Center, we have sprinklers that spray the dogs with a gentle mist of water.
Dogs cool from the bottom up. Make sure to spray the paws and stomach, not just the top of the dog, when spraying it with water. A wet towel does more good on the bottom of your dog than when laid on the top of its coat.
Let your dog dig! Your dog may resort to finding his own way to avoid the heat. Dog in nature dig their dens not out of frustration but to find food, hide, give birth--or keep cool! If it's possible, locate a shady area where it's okay for your dog to dig.
Let your dog check the weather. Dogs don't have the Weather Channel, so they don't know why they are being denied a long walk for the day. Allow your dog to step outside and feel for itself that it is too hot, too wet, or too cold to go on a long walk. Instinctually, the dog will understand that it has to shorten its walk, or simply come back inside where it's safe.
Since these are the cooler parts of the day, this will make the walk more comfortable for both you and your dog. I'm a believer in vigorous exercise for healthy dogs, but this
Never leave your dog in a parked car. The car retains more heat than an open area, even if it is in the shade. Plus, a dog may get overexcited in the car due to passersby or panic from claustrophobia, making dehydration more likely. On longer trips, make sure you have water for the dog and keep the AC running.
JUPITER
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Use hot weather as an excuse to swim more often! The best activity you can do in summertime or hot weather is swimming. Instead of walking the dog, take the dog on a swim! If you hold on and allow your dog to take you around the pool, it becomes a powerful bonding experience for the two of you, similar to the walk.
Jupiter, a lovely male dog who is between 2 and 3 years old. He was left at the pound by his owner with no reason given. Now looking for a new home.
Just call our English speaking volunteer Maria on 677 37 33 96 with any questions and offers of help.
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Our address is Partida de Salto del Agua 60, Apartado de correos 435, 03500 Benidorm and we look forward to sharing our wonderful dogs and cats with you.
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Season 1 Episode 2 of 3 Andrew Roberts' definitive account of Napoleon Bonaparte's life continues, with an insight into the French political leader's transformation into an emperor and a global statesman. Picking up his story in 1805, a year after Napoleon has been crowned King of Italy, Andrew visits the site of the Battle of Austerlitz, widely considered to be one of the most important engagements of the Napoleonic Wars. BBC2 London 9:00pm Wed 17 Jun
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Juventus v Barcelona Juventus v Barcelona (Kick-off 7.45pm). Coverage of the showpiece game from the Olympiastadion in Berlin, where two giants of Italian and Spanish football battle it out. ITV London 7:00pm Sat 6 Jun
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Sunday 21st June
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06:00 The Big Allotment Challenge 07:00 Countryfile: Nottinghamshire 08:00 Gardeners' World 08:30 Greatest Gardens 09:00 The Beechgrove Garden 09:30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:00 The Box 11:30 Mary Berry's Absolute Favourites 12:00 The Olympic Journey: Born Winners 12:30 Athletics: European Team... 14:05 Tennis: Queen's 17:35 Flog It!: Wiltshire 18:20 Film: The Sorcerer's Apprentice 20:00 Dara and Ed's Great Big Adventure 21:00 The BBC at War, Presented by... 22:00 Film: Blood 23:30 The Clare Balding Show 00:00 Women's World Cup
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BLACK WORK
Season 1 Episode 1 of 3 New series. Detective drama, starring Sheridan Smith as a police officer whose husband is murdered. She is expected to leave the investigation to her colleagues, but finds herself losing trust in them and goes behind their backs to track down the killer herself. ITV London 9:00pm Sun 21 Jun
ALL TIMES ARE IN GMT 06:00 Breakfast 09:15 Crimewatch Roadshow 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Claimed and Shamed 11:30 Family Finders 12:15 Bargain Hunt: Westpoint 13:00 BBC News at One 13:45 Doctors: A Fine Romance 14:15 Perfection 15:00 Escape to the Country: Herefordshire 16:00 The Box 16:30 Flog It!: Dorset 17:15 Pointless 18:00 BBC News at Six 19:00 The One Show 19:30 Nigel Slater: Eating Together: Hotpots 20:00 EastEnders 20:30 Disaster on Everest 21:00 The Met: Policing London 22:00 BBC News at Ten 22:35 Have I Got Old News for You 23:05 Have I Got Old News for You 23:35 The Graham Norton Show
06:05 Cycling: The London Nocturne 2015 07:00 Volkswagen Racing Cup 07:30 Everybody Loves Raymond: 07:55 Everybody Loves Raymond: 08:30 The Simpsons: 09:00 The Simpsons: 09:30 Sunday Brunch 12:30 The Simpsons: 13:00 The Simpsons: 13:30 The Simpsons: 14:00 The Simpsons: 14:30 The Simpsons: 15:00 The Simpsons: 15:30 The Simpsons: 16:00 The Simpsons: 16:30 Film: Percy Jackson & the Lightning... 18:40 Channel 4 News 19:00 Kevin McCloud's Escape to the Wild 20:00 Amazing Spaces Shed of the Year 21:00 Humans 22:00 Film: I, Robot (2004) 00:15 Rude Tube: Planet Fail 01:10 Film: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999)
06:00 Homes Under the Hammer 07:00 Claimed and Shamed 07:30 Family Finders 08:15 Demolition: The Wrecking Crew 09:15 Victoria Derbyshire 11:00 BBC News 11:30 BBC World News 12:00 Daily Politics 13:00 Cash in the Attic 13:45 Rowing: World Cup Series II ... 15:15 Film: A Man for All Seasons 17:15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow: Tatton Park 18:00 Eggheads 18:30 Kangaroo Dundee 19:00 Attenborough's Big Birds -... 20:00 £100k House: The Final Fix 21:00 Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands 22:00 Episodes 22:30 Newsnight 23:20 Napoleon
6:00am Good Morning Britain 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 10:55am ITV News 11:00am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News & Weather 2:00pm Jeremy Kyle's Emergency Room 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm Tipping Point 5:00pm The Chase 6:00pmI TV News London 6:30pm ITV News & Weather 7:00pm Emmerdale 7:30pm Coronation Street 8:00pm Johnny Kingdom's Wild Exmoor 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Vicious 9:30pm It's a Funny Old Week 10:00pm ITV News at Ten & Weather 10:40pm David Weir: Sports Life Stories 11:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show USA
Monday 22nd June
05:55 How I Met Your Mother: 06:20 How I Met Your Mother: 06:45 Will & Grace: 07:10 Will & Grace: 07:30 Everybody Loves Raymond: 08:00 Everybody Loves Raymond: 08:30 Frasier: Roe to Perdition 09:00 Frasier: Some Assembly Required 09:30 Jimmy's Australian Food Adventure 10:30 Come Dine with Me 11:00 Come Dine with Me 11:30 Come Dine with Me 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 Come Dine with Me 12:40 Come Dine with Me 13:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 14:10 Countdown 15:00 Deal or No Deal 16:00 A Place in the Sun: 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00 The Simpsons: 18:30 Hollyoaks 19:00 Channel 4 News 20:00 Channel 4 Dispatches: Channel 4 Dispatches 20:30 Gadget Man 21:00 Kevin McCloud's Escape to the Wild 22:00 Man Down: The Phant 22:35 My Tattoo Addiction 23:35 24 Hours in A&E
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6:00am Good Morning Britain 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 10:55am ITV News 11:00am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News & Weather 2:00pm Jeremy Kyle's Emergency Room 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm Tipping Point 5:00pm The Chase 6:00pm ITV News London 6:30pmI TV News & Weather 7:00pm Emmerdale 7:30pm A Great Welsh Adventure with Griff Rhys Jones 8:00pm Love Your Garden 9:00pm Don't Blame the Council 10:00pm ITV News at Ten & Weather 10:40pm On Assignment 11:10pm The Chase
GADGET MAN
Tuesday 23rd June
6:00am Countdown 6:45am Will and Grace 7:10am Will and Grace 7:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:30am Frasier 9:30am Jimmy's Australian Food Adventure 10:30am Come Dine with Me 12:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm Come Dine with Me 12:40pm Come Dine with Me 1:10pm Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 2:10pm Countdown 3:00pm Deal or No Deal 4:00pm A Place in the Sun: 5:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Hollyoaks 7:00pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Running the Shop 9:00pm No Offence 10:00pm 999: What's Your Emergency? 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Season 4 Episode 4 of 4 Richard Ayoade focuses on technology for protection and security, making sure the Gadget Man house is kitted out with a smartphone-activated lock, scanning visitors with a portable metal detector and putting a robot on patrol. Last in the series Channel 4 8:30pm Mon 22 Jun
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TAX TRIAL GETS ‘MESSI’
A Spanish court has ruled that claiming ignorance about his finances is no defense against charges of evading more than €4m in taxes
Claiming ignorance doesn’t seem to be working for Lionel Messi this time around. After his newest appeal was rejected, it looks like the four-time World Player of the Year and Barcelona star will have to go to court in Spain to face tax evasion charges.
According to the BBC, Messi and his father, Jorge, are accused of withholding earnings between 2007 and 2009 by funneling income through companies in Belize and Uruguay responsible for selling the soccer star’s image rights. The contracts involved companies like Danone, Adidas, Pepsi-Cola and Procter and Gamble. The case against them claims they’ve defrauded the government of over €4m.
His previous appeal, thrown out by a Spanish judge last October, was based on the argument that Messi was not responsible for managing his finances. According to El Pais, Messi’s defense team argued he “never devoted a minute of his life to reading, studying or analyzing” the contracts. Instead, his father was primarily responsible for the player’s books.
A similar appeal was made this time around. But Spanish courts don’t think Messi’s professed ignorance is a good enough reason to drop the charges against him, the BBC reports.
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Benitachell Bowls Club
14th June 2015 - FEDERATION COMPETITION VALENCIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE The results and league table after week 6 have been published, showing EL Cid in 1st place and BBC in 2nd, 3 points behind. --------------------------------------------------------------------------13th June 2015 - BBC AUSSIE PAIRS Pony & Trap out in front by 4 lengths points from Great Expectations & La Banda. --------------------------------------------------------------------------10th June 2015 - BBC SUMMER TRIPLES The results and league table after the latest set of games have been published, showing "Siete Arriba" out in front with 4 teams chasing four points behind, in the BBC Summer Triples League sponsored by IBEX Insurance. --------------------------------------------------------------------------7th June 2015 - CBBA NORTHERN SUMMER LEAGUE The results and league table have been published after the games for week 4. Javea Sharks are in first place with BBC Panthers 4th and BBC Cougars 5th. --------------------------------------------------------------------------For full details of the above please check out our website for details and for a full update of all our forthcoming competitions and our results at www.benitachellbowlsclub.com
In August 2013, Messi and his father We’re not just a bowls club, we’re a “Fun Club” and voluntarily made a €5m payment to Saturday night 76 members and friends were Barn cover the tax and interest. Dancing in the courtyard to the music of the ‘Shamrockers’. The food was good, the music great and the dancing – sometimes a bit of a shambles but everyone had a great time.
Commemoration To Alfaz CC Groundsman
The Mayor of Alfaz, Vicente Arques attended a memorial service at the Albir Golf and Cricket ground on Sunday to remember Paco Saval, the groundsman, who died earlier this year.
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The Mayor presented a plaque to his emotional son and the ground will be renamed ´Pista Paco Saval´ in his honour. The golf team played a memorial match to pay tribute to the years of Members of the Sporting Alfaz Cricket service paid by Paco and all wore specially Club, who share the ground with the printed polo shirts with his name on. golfers also attended the presentation.
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Chelsea have agreed a loan deal with Manchester Utd Flop Radamel Falcao from Athletico Madrid, according to, Sky Sports
Tim Sherwood planning a raid on Hull with full-back Robbie Brady, who top of his list of targets. Daily Mirror
Newcastle boss Steve McClaren is weighing up a move for Brighton defender Lewis Dunk. Daily Mirror Preston HAVE signed Paul Gallagher on a two-year deal.
Bournemouth are not being put off by Crystal Palace's £10m valuation of striker Dwight Gayle. Daily Mirror
Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Burnley full-back Keiran Trippier. Sky Sports CONFIRMED: Southampton have completed the signing of Spain forward Juanmi on a four-year contract. Sky Sports
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Patrick Roberts is refusing to sign a new contract at Fulham, it is understood Murray began his warmManchester City are interested in the 18- up for Wimbledon with a straight sets win over Lu year-old striker.according to Sky Sports Yen-hsun at the Aegon New York City FC have signed Championships.
Manchester City defender Jose Angel Just over ten days after Tasende on loan. Sky Sports losing out to Novak Djokovic in the semi-final Petr Cech’s proposed move from of the French Open, Chelsea to Arsenal will go ahead – but only if Jose Mourinho can find a suitable Murray opened his grass court season with a 6-4, replacement. Daily Mail 7-5 victory over Lu. But Aston Villa are currently leading a trio of having demonstrated his increasing Premier League sides in capturing the sig- prowess on clay this year, Murray sugnature of Charlton youngster Jordan gested he was still adapting to the new surface on Tuesday despite coming Cousins. Daily Mail through in one hour and 19 minutes.
Everton have enquired about the signing of experienced Augsburg defender Ranked 63rd in the world, Lu put up a valiant battle against Murray – a player he Ragnar Klavan,. Kicker (German Mag) had beaten once previously at the Beijing West Ham have made an improved offer 2008 Olympics. He broke serve in game for £12million-rated Marseille midfielder five with a running forehand but Murray responded immediately to break back and Dimitri Payet. Daily Mail eventually take the opening set.
Stoke have confirmed the signing of striker Joselu from Hannover 96 for £5.75m. Sky Sports
Chelsea have added £15million-rated QPR striker Charlie Austin to their sum- The Scot then battled from a 2-0 deficit to mer target list. London Evening take the second set and with it the match to set up a second round encounter with Standard. Spain’s Fernando Verdasco.
Notts County have announced the signing of midfielder Robert Milsom on a twoyear deal. Sky Sports
Sunderland have agreed a deal to bring Rafael Nadal Arsenal right-back Carl Jenkinson to the Rafa Nadal crashed out of the Aegon clubn a season-long loan. The Mirror Championships at the first hurdle, losing
QPR have re-signed Jamie Mackie on a two -year deal.
Highly-rated Fulham winger Patrick Roberts has agreed a deal to join "It was nice. It's always a pleasure to Manchester City, according to ESPN FC. come back here," said Murray.
in three sets to Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3 6-7 6-4 at Queen's Club.
Nadal's dismal defeat against the world number 79 is the latest in a growing list of lacklustre performances in a troubled 2015 campaign for the former world No 1.
The 14-time Grand Slam winner was beaten at the French Open for only the second time in his glittering career when Novak Djokovic won their quarterfinal clash in Paris.
As a result, Nadal's ranking has plunged to 10th – his lowest position for a decade – and to add insult to injury he will now head to Wimbledon, which gets underway later this month, with renewed questions about a decline that hit another low with this setback in west London.
Nadal tried to downplay the significance of the result, saying: "It's a loss. I didn't play bad at all and fought until the end. Games on grass are like this.
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Austrian GP preview
After a brief trip across the Atlantic, F1 returns to Europe and the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg for the Austrian Grand Prix.
The race returned to the F1 calendar last year for the first time since 2003 and in addition to the grand prix, the circuit will also host a two-day test on the following Tuesday and Wednesday.
ROYAL ASCOT
BRITAINS MOST VALUABLE RACE MEETING Royal Ascot is Britain’s most valuable race meeting held, attracting many of the world’s finest racehorses to compete for more than £5.5milllion in prize money.
The event has revelaled some of the finest and famous thoroughbreds. Black Caviar, Frankel, Yeats – all are Royal Ascot winners turned household names.
In 2013, The Queen watched her horse, Estimate, triumph in the Gold Cup. A dedi-
cated racehorse owner, she has attended every Royal Meeting during her reign and the Royal Procession is always an iconic moment to herald the start of every raceday, which attracts viewers from all over the world regardless of their interest in horse racing.
The event started on Tuesday 16th June, however there is still plenty more action to come with the Commenwealth and Gold Cup to come.
The Mercedes were actually out qualified by both Williams cars however, the Silver Arrows struck back in the race, however, with Nico Rosberg leading home Lewis Hamilton. Pirelli will bring the two softest
tyres in their range to Austria – the red-marked supersoft and the yellow-banded soft.
The Italian firm say the circuit "features several sharp corners, meaning that the average speed is relatively low. Coupled with unpredictable weather conditions, the soft and supersoft is well suited to the track characteristics".
After victory in Canada Lewis Hamilton remains favourite for the race victory The race will start 1pm UK time Sunday (2pm local) lasting 71 laps, covering 4.326 km..