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August 14th - August 28th 2015 - ISSUE 46 (#87)
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• Hottest July Ever........................page 3 • BULL FIGHT OUTRAGE...........page 5 • HEAT FM NEWS.......................page 08
• Albir Fiesta..........................page 10 • Scooter Clampdown..........page 14 • Pool Accident Girl of 10......page 15 • Charities & Clubs................page 33 THE Spanish government is re-thinking the “Sunlight Tax” the charge in place for individuals who generate their own power through solar panels
Changes to the draft legislation, are due to go before the government in September which propose that households or small offices that.... Continued Page 3...
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OUT AND ABOUT
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Roll on September were half way through August and I'm in desper-
ate need of some fresher air and cooler nights. The beach has a dis-
tinct advantage without a doubt, the sea breeze helps and the tem-
perature of the sea is definitely cooler than the pool so get your-
selves to the beach and take it easy. For myself and speaking on the behalf of many like minded males its football season already. With
the first games settled the conversations between us are back to
normal, who won, who lost and who's in trouble. Is it Wenger or is it
Chec..... what's in store for the week ahead and who's playing who. For us at the Buzz Media Group loads of stuff is going on, we have
moved our studio and offices from Moraira to Calpe where we can
now offer our readers and listeners a central location for competition winners to visit us as well as an incredible line up of guests coming
in to share their stories and news with our loyal listeners. Then we
had the first of many charity events raising money for EMAUS. The
event was at the Guinness Bar in Benidorm and fun and games were had by all. Our next event is taking place on Saturday 5th
September at Monroe's Restaurant in Pedreguer from 6pm with our Heat FM live radio broadcast with Ian Oogly and Junior the new big
breakfast partnership that is now Bigger and Better than ever. Read
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Large Companies Incur Both Charges
generate up to 10 kilowatts of energy for their own use will not have to pay the tax but instead will face a smaller standing charge, which is supposedly for the maintenence of Spains electricity companies.
energy reform would settle a debt of 26bn euros (£22bn; $35bn), which has built up over years as a result of regulating energy costs and prices.
Experts said the new tax would extend the average time it would take for solar panels to pay for themselves from eight to 25 years, according to the solar lobby.
In the revised legeslation it also proposes a reduction in the paperwork required for the installation of a solar power system.
Large companies that still wish to produce their own electricity and become self sufficient will actually have to pay the new standing charge as well as the “Sunlight Tax”
The “Sunlight Tax” was introduced 2 years ago by the Spanish government back in August 2013 hoping the
Hottest July Since Records Began
by MICHELLE SIMON
July was the hottest month in Spain since records began, claims the meteorology director of the website eltiempo.es, José Antonio Maldonado, who has been the nation's most respected weatherman since the 1980s.
All the average temperatures were above what was considered 'normal' (the average over the period between 1981 and 2010) and the same thing happened with the average maximum temperatures in every provincial capital, except Pontevedra and Santander, which were slightly below this definition of 'normal'.
“Everyone thought the month of July was exceptionally hot because there was not one day when the high temperatures were not in the headlines all over Spain and, without having to consult the data, we knew that the temperatures were above continually normal across the immense majority of areas.
The heat wave started on June 26th and stayed for practically the whole next month, although there was the
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odd interval of a few days in which the temperatures dropped slightly and this is why we speak of different heat waves although, really it is debatable whether there was not just one.
But whether there was one or several, the fact is that it was the hottest July based on data going back to 1920, with an average temperature in Spain of 26.5ºC, which exceeds the 26.2ºC in August 2003, when the heatwave started on July 30th and
finished on August 14th, which does not mean that the high temperatures did not continue for the following weeks.
In this latest episode the average temperatures that stand out were Seville with 28.2ºC, Córdoba with 28ºC, Jaén with 27.6ºC and Murcia with 27.2ºC. The hottest daytimes were in Córdoba with an average maximum temperature of 40.3ºC, Seville with 38.9ºC and Granada with 39.6ºC.”
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by SPENCER WILLIAMS
Spanish bus drivers are taking legal action against BlaBlaCar, the nation's most popular car-pooling site, over claims of unfair competition.
Confebus (An association of Spanish bus operators) announced they are taking BlaBlaCar, to court, arguing it provides "unfair competition" when it comes to transport in Spain.
The French-based car-pooling company has seen its popularity soar in Spain since it was founded five years ago and finds Spain its biggest market place after France.
BlaBlaCar will appear in court in Madrid on October 1st which happens to be the same court that banned Uber from operating in Spain in December 2014. They better do their home work though or they will face the same fate as Uber, who is currently facing legal battles from taxi unions across Europe. BlaBlaCar is a platform for drivers to offer car shares while Uber offers what is more like a taxi service. Drivers publish the journey they are about to take and how many
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free seats are in their car, while people interested in making the same journey ask to take one of the seats, with all the travellers then sharing the cost of the journey. Passengers pay in advance via the online platform, with BlaBlaCar taking a 10 percent commission plus VAT from each journey.
BlaBlaCar has so far managed to avoid many of the regulatory issues that have plagued Uber because it ensures that, while drivers share the costs of the journey with their passengers, they do not make a profit.
However, Confebus begs to differ, alleging that many BlaBlaCar drivers are making journeys solely to make money from taking passengers from point A to B as well as not carrying a license that is necessary in Spain to transport passengers:
"Of course it's unfair competition," Confebus co-president Rafael Barbadillo told Spanish daily El Mundo. "They act as intermediaries, propose prices and receive a commission. The rules should be for everyone. We are either all in or all out," he said.
CHICKENPOX VACCINATION ADDED TO IMMUNISATIONS CALENDER
Health authorities in Valencia have agreed to include the chickenpox vaccine on the vaccination calendar for children.
The cost of vaccination will mean an expenditure of around â‚Ź6 million, with children receiving a first dose of the vaccine
aged between 12 and 15 months and a second aged three and four years.
Doctors have called for the immunisation to be included, as there is a high infection rate amonst children.
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BULLFIGHTING SPARKS OUTRAGE August 14th - August 28th 2015
by SPENCER WILLIAMS
Bullfighting has become under increased scrutiny year after year with each protest gathering more and more followers.
Recently in a local English newspaper there was an article published which was promoting a bullfight with one of Spains most famous Matadors. This article came under attack with the majority of the expat community against this “tradition” because of its positive angle towards the promotion of the event and also the placement of the article in the paper which found itself next to two different adverts of organizations that look after the welfare of animals, PEPA Animal Charity and Paes animal welfare conference.
The article also boasted a reduced rate for children, which has been condemned as it can influence people into thinking that this so called sport is a family friendly event.
Bullrings are largely sustained by tourists who visit out of curiosity and a misguided belief that if they fail to visit this unique part of Spanish culture, their visit to Spain will not be complete.
The vast majority of tourists are appalled by what happens at a bullfight and leave after they see what happens to the first bull (three separate bulls are killed at bullfights, but spectators are not allowed to leave until the first one has ended).
However, the purchase of their ticket keeps the bullrings open.
Bull Ring Protest
"Torture is not culture," "Bullfighting abolition are just two of the slogans
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that appeared on banners at a protest of over 200 people before the bull fighting event in Benidorm .
Protests need permission to go ahead in Spain because of the “GAG LAW”, which is in place to limit protests by laying out strict guidelines on when and where they can take place and penalising offenders with steep fines. In this case the protesters, had permission from the central government representatives.
Protestors believe they made a difference as only 1,800 people attended from a total possible capacity of 10,000.
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â‚Ź25m Smuggled Picasso Painting Returned Home
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by SPENCER WILLIAMS
A team of Spanish experts have flown to the French island of Corsica to retrieve a masterpiece by Pablo Picasso that was smuggled out of Spain, where it is considered a national treasure.
A spokesman for Spain’s Civil Guard said four police experts in national heritage and several culture ministry officials flew to recover the painting, Head of a Young Woman, which is valued at ₏25m. The officer said they expect to return with the painting later on Tuesday.
The work is owned by Jaime BotĂn, whose family was involved in setting up the Santander banking group. â‚Ź25m Picasso and superyacht collide with Spanish export ban Read more The national court ruled in May that the painting could not be taken out of Spain, backing an earlier decision by the culture ministry. The ruling is under appeal before the supreme court.
On arrival, the painting is to be taken to Madrid’s Reina Sofia Museum, officials said. Corsican authorities said in a statement on 4 August that they had been tipped off about an attempted smuggling of the prized painting to Switzerland.
They said the oil painting, which comes from the Cubist master’s “pink period� and features a woman with long black hair, was seized on 31 July when the captain was unable to produce a certificate.
On the boat, authorities say, a document was found in Spanish confirming that the work was of cultural interest and was banned from leaving
TRAIN DRIVERS - 24H STRIKES IN SEPTEMBER by SPENCER WILLIAMS
The union of train drivers and workers for Spain, Semaf, has called a four day strike in September.
The 24 hour strikes will take place on the 4th, 11th, 14th and 15th of September sources from
the union confirmed.
Another national workers’ union, the CCOO, also announced that it was preparing to strike in September after negotiations broke down with Renfe over calls to
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NOT ENOUGH FANS
The hot spell across the region has caused an unexpected shortage of a popular product.
Stores and supermarkets across the region have reported a shortage of electric fans. Demand has outstripped supply, with many retailers selling out.
UNEMPLOYMENT DROPS FOR A SIXTH MONTH
Unemployment figures across Spain fell last month by 74,208 people, the best month of July since 1998. Nationally it means that a total of 4,046,276 are currently registered as unemployed.
The figures out this week, show a positive trend in Spains economy, with that number set to continue to fall over the summer period.
Last month, nearly 1.8 million contracts were signed, however the majority of them were temporary: fixed contracts accounted for just 6.9% of the total.
ALICANTE PLANS NEW PASSPORT CONTROL
Plans are underway at Alicante Elche airport for the installation of a new passport control system, following the succesful installation at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport. The new systems use smart passports, and facial recognition to allow people entry into Spain.
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2nd ANNUAL VENUS CELEBRATIONS Women are coming in from all parts of the Costa Blanca for the 2nd Annual V e n u s Celebrations hosted by the Costa Blanca Women Network. (CBWomen.com)
Under the sign of Virgo, on the 10th of September in Teulada (Bar Mediterraneo * Salon & Hostel ) this annual event was created for women who wish to “get connected” in order to increase their social, personal and business relationships.
The Venus Celebrations will begin at 6:00 pm, fee is 25 euros and women must register on the website by the 8th of September. www.VenusCelebrations.c om)
There are three levels of interaction all geared at increasing relationship building.
Level one is called THE FEAST – whereby participants are encouraged to eat, drink and enjoy while engaging with other revelers. The feast includes wine, water, bread, salad, starter, main, dessert, coffee and aperitif – all fresh and cooked to perfection. Level two is the POWER NETWORKING SESSION – whereby participants are
lead to better information, resources, strategies, productivity and friendships.
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NEW MOTORISED SHOPPING TROLLEYS ROLLED OUT IN SPAIN
Mission - to participate in an experience that opens the by MICHELLE SIMON minds and helps you to People with mobility issues should soon be finding it think outsideeasier to do their weekly the-box, cre- shop. atively but with strategy, while A new motorised shopping building rela- trolley will soon be appeartionships. ing in supermarkets across Spain. Gill Henry - Special Guest at the You are guarVenus Celebrations anteed to walk The new trolley was paired up and allowed to designed by Xavier connect and share for a away with new perspectives, contacts, relationtotal of 10 minutes, before the alarm goes off and they ship and friends. are asked to move to another partner. Each par- REGISTRATION IS FREE ** www.CBWomen.com ticipant is given an “Ice More information – Breaker” sheet of paper full tel * 648 156 066 of useful and insightful questions aimed at stimulating conversation. Level three is THE DANCE - whereby participants are allowed to let the spirit of Venus move through them by dancing up a storm. For the second year, the Costa Blanca’s most powerful and entertaining singer – GILL HENRY – will be leading this segment.
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Caballero of the Esclat Association and Rolser engineer Javier Gilabert, the shopper will be available in the autumn.
The signing was attended by the vice president of the Generalitat de Cataluña, Neus Munté.
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Heat FM is an English speaking radio station in the Costa Blanca with listeners from Benidorm, Calpe, Moraira, Javea, Denia and surrounding areas, providing you with the very best music mix!!
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The Soul & Motown Show, playing Northern Soul, Motown, Stax, Phily & more Sponsored by David's Fish N Chip Diner in Moraira
Sunday Afternoon Best Music Mix Spencer James Airplay 40 Sunset Mix
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Double Trouble In The Morning With Ian O & JB Wake up weekday mornings to the Costa Blanca's Number 1 Hit Music Station and catch the witty humour, find out all of the latest celebrity gossip and find out just how much Trouble this pair can get themselves into not to mention the best hit music and latest releases all of this broadcast live on air from 8am through to midday from the Heat FM Studios Calpe.
Paul Baker On The Radio
Enjoy a light lunch with Paul Baker weekdays, this is a brand new daily 2 hour show. Top 40 music and classics from the 80's, 90's & 00's. Every day there are plenty of features to keep you tuned in including ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, BRAINBUSTER FUN QUIZ, RANDOM THOUGHT OF THE DAY
HEAT FM STUDIOS
Now broadcasting live from Calpe, Heat FM studios can bring you the best live radio shows and introduce you to some amazing and interesting people from around the Costa Blanca. We've even got a great line up of celebs coming in for some live interviews and chat. Bigger and better HEAT FM have been working hard this summer and are now proud to announce the opening of their second studio base which will be in Benidorm Centre. Broadcasting live from September each day the listeners in the Marina Baxia can visit the new public studio. Heat FM will bring you the heart of the community together with the power of the radio, listen to the local news, reviews, announcements and much much more.
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Working With Emaus!
New Collecting Tins
EMAUS NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Montseratt Fiter & Martin Kyme with collection tins
With the current financial situación of the Emaus Association being under even more presure they need your help now more than ever. Emaus is launching an official donation tin which you will find located in all your f a v o r i t e places up and down the costa blanca.
As Montse Fiter comercial director for E m a u s explained " the idea is to try and create along with our new donation w e b s i t e www.euroamonth.com an independant regular income for Emaus so we dont have to rely on dwindling goverment funding".
" We are hoping that the generosity of the ex-pat community will continúe towards us with this new idea, even if you could only manage to donate a small amount, every cent will count".
All the money collected in the tins will be used directly for Emaus and the amounts collected will be published here in your favorite weekly newspaper.
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CHARITY DAY AT THE GUINNESS BAR!
The latest live radio broadcast with Heat FM took place at the Guinness bar where Ian Oogly took over the house with some fantastic hit music as well as live music performed by Rafa and Duffy.
Fun was had by all with some live competitions and prizes throughout the three hour show. The collection tins were being looked after by a host of volunteers talking to the public about the help that is needed for the children's charity EMAUS. Robert Hardman from the daily mail dropped by to take a look at the Heat FM road show as well as sample the the quality of a pint of Guinness and talked to Marco owner of Buzz Media.
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event was a great success and another is planned at the Guinness bar for October. A big thank you to everyone who came along, Shaun bar manager and his wonderful staff who helped with the collecting tins and kept the drinks flowing and finally a massive thank you to Blu Telecoms event
The new fund raising project is being supported by our official sponsors the " Talking in general about the Benidorm " series and our media partners towns success and the addiBuzz media. tional publicity back in the UK taken from the Benidorm TV If you own a Series. Marco explained how business or the Heat FM live roadshows company and were a fantastic way of creatthink that one ing the awareness of the of our collecEMAUS charity and together tion tins with the writer and cast of the would work Benidorm TV series the charity well and be is being promoted and suppopular with ported to help get the funds your clients that are so badly needed to sponsor. then please look after so many vulnerable children. contact e i t h e r Emaus project mánager Martín Heat FM Spain and The Weekly Buzz Newspaper are using the power of the media to Kyme on bring a complete events program on behalf of EMAUS that is being taken into almost 622918791 or the Weekly Buzz every local town across the north Costa Blanca. Fund raising and having fun with live news desk on 965 020 50 and we will radio broadcasts, guest appearances from the cast of Benidorm TV Series, competiarrange for one to be dropped off. tions and loads of prizes to be won. Take part as a business or come down to any of the events with your friends and family and join in for a very worth while cause. The An important point to make here is that the next event is at Monroe's Restaurant Pedreguer for a sizzling summer BBQ on collection tin you see in the foto is the offi- September 5th from 6pm. cial Emaus donation tin, please be very wary of any another types of Emaus donation tins you may see as there has been reported cases of fraudulant money collections with the Emaus Association SPECSAVERS JAVEA & CALPE stores have recently joined in the EMAUS events sponsor program. A big thank you to Mike Stone (franchisee) for the support and comname. mitment without our business sponsors the EMAUS events program would not be possible. Talking to Marco at Buzz Media "Mike and Specsavers as a company have Help us to help! always been keen supporters of local charities and are well known for being involved Many thanks for your in many local events around the town of Javea and Calpe." continued support
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Albir Summer Fiesta
by SPENCER WILLIAMS
The Department of Festivities has organized Albir Fiestas to take place on the weekend of 21st to 23rd August on Albir Beach
This traditional summer festival will have concerts, food tastings, water rides for children, and much much more with an attractive program of events for all ages, that the Department of Celebrations of the City of L'Alfas del Pi has put together for this year
The head of department, Oscar Perez, has invited residents and visitors of Alfaz and the region to participate in the celebrations of l'Albir. "Come and enjoy each of the events we have organized, from concerts or mascletรกs to rides and shows for the youngest" he said. On Friday 21 it is scheduled to take place, starting
at 23:30, a popular party, with live music in Eucalyptus Park.
On Saturday 22, the events will take place in different locations, in order to "shift the festive
of classic cars on the street LV Beethoven, a magic show for children at the beach library, Paul Bloom performing on the beach on the beach, near the monument of the anchor and, finally to finish a Mobile disco by DJ Luis Micรณ and Mojito Festival in Eucalyptus park.
Pablo Bloom WIll Be Performing!
atmosphere throughout Albir," said the mayor. There will be a bowls
championship in the clubhouse of Pensioners de l'Albir, water attractions for children in the park of Eucalyptus, an exhibition
On Sunday 23, the last day of celebrations, high mass will be held at the Holy Spirit Church of l'Albir, officiated by the priest Miguel A. Schiller. with wate fun children in the Eucalyptus park.
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New Tourist Office Opened
by SPENCER WILLIAMS
The City of L'Alfas del Pi has opened a Tourist Assistance Office in the restored building Escoles Velles. Until now, this space functioned only for exhibitions and the holding of cultural events. This week, it also becomes "a meeting point for tourists and visitors, in order to improve the service provided to travelers, and also give prominence to one of the most emblematic buildings of the municipality," said Toni Such, spokesman of the government team.
"Memories of Alfaz school", which consists of photographs, objects and documents on the history of education in the municipality, "This exhibition space now welcomes tourists who come to this office seeking information L'Alfas del Pi, "Such said.
The “Old School” as it’s known by locals can be found on Carrer Exèrcits Espanyols, this is the road
that leads from the bottom roundabout near The Robins Nest and The Crown, British bars, follow the road up past the Casa de Cultura, and the building is a bit further up on the left handside before the next roundabout. The Tourist Assistance Office de les Escoles Velles open Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm.
Escoles Velles was the first elementary school in L'Alfas del Pi it was built in 1926 during the dictatorship of Primo de Rivera and was in operation until the 1980s. The building was nearly irrepearable due to neglect with work needed on the floor, walls, ceiling and support beams which were all badly damaged.
Thanks to an employment workshop, the council managed to restorethe building and turned it into a cultural center and museum space. It currently houses the exhibition
DRUG PLANTATIONS BUSTED
by MICHELLE SIMON
Two people were arrested for cultivation of illegal drugs and two massive marijuana plantations were destroyed by police last week.
A 42 year old Spanish man was arrested after police discovered 406 marijuana plants in a basement
which he had turned into a hydroponic cultivation room. The other cultivator was a 49-year-old Belgian wman as arrested after over a 1000 plants were discovered on his property
One of the plantations was found in L’Alfaz del Pi and the other in La Nucia.
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70,000€ UP IN SMOkE!
by SPENCER WILLIAMS
Last week Altea hosted the famous Castell de L´Olla firework display.
The pyrotechnic extravaganza started at Midnight attracting an estimated 50,000 people, which always take place on the closest Saturday night to the 10th August, marking the end of the week long San Lorenzo fiesta.
The fireworks are set off from pontoons floating in the bay allowing spectators to get the very best view no matter what spot they have chosen. People arrive early afternoon with tables, chairs and a picnic with plenty to carry them through until midnight, boats
Castell de L´Olla - Altea firework display
even moor up in the bay to get some of the best views possible.
This year Altea Town Hall allocated a budget of €70,000 for this annual
event which is described as one of the best firework displays in Europe and can be seen from miles away with people watching all the way down to the far end of Albir beach as well
as being heard from even further away. The noise of the bangs and explosions can be likened to a WW2 battle clattering against the surrounding mountains and bouncing around for
miles, with the noise being mentioned as far as Benissa!
The brilliant display used over 3000kg of explosives during the show.
Night Tram For Altea Benidorm And Denia
A night Tram service has been announced linking the towns of Benidorm, Altea and Denia It's not just bad news on Tram 9, organisers have stated upon unveiling the plans for the new service which will be available during weekends for the people of Benidorm , Altea and Denia between ten in the evening and five o'clock in the morning .
The service will start on August 14 and will continue"until September" the exact date the service will cease yet to be announced but normally this depends on how the summer season lasts better weather my extend the service slightly longer.
Councilor for public works Jose Salvador announced the launch of this service after having a lot of bad news regarding the tram with huge delays taking headlines.
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Mobiity Scooter Clampdown by MICHELLE SIMON
Ever since we can remember or was it since Madge...Mobility Scooters have been all the rage in Benidorm and that’s not because of the amount of people that actually need them!
Stag and Hen Dos as well as individuals spoiled it for everyone with their caress antics, may it be speeding down the promenade at high speeds, driving on two wheels or performing a wheelie, it led to the regulation of Mobility Scooters last year.
The rules introduced stopped any-
one renting a Mobility Scooter if they were under the age of 55 unless they had a medical condition, up until now the rules have not really been enforced until now, where the machines are being locked up by police and fines are being dished out left and right.
Last week over 25 fines were handed out, sparked after a street cleaner was hit by one, the cleaner went to the local hospital and luckily only suffered some heavy bruises. According to Spanish press, since the 15th July 47 scooter fines have been issued There are plenty of videos on YOUTUBE showing ridiculous behaviour.
Two Men Saved After 10 YEAR OLD GIRL Boat Catches Fire IN POOL ACCIDENT August 14th - August 28th 2015
by SPENCER WILLIAMS
Two men were rescued after their boat caught fire
The men aged 73 and 67 got into diffculties after their engine caught fire while they were fishing b e t w e e n Benidorm and Villajoyosa
One of them has minor burns and other just some scratches.
The boat called PoisedenII was seven meters long and extinguished itself as it sank to the murky
.The men, two brothers of Spanish nationality are now ok but one suffered burns to the abdomen and legs.
Police boats cirled the wreck as a precaution incaase other people at sea got too close until the fire was extinguised. The police have kindly shared a short video of the fire and wreck burning away which you can find on our Facebook Page.
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A 10 year old girl was found unconscious in a hotel swimming pool in Benidorm.
It has been reported that the pool was not large or verydeep and that there was actually about 20 peo-
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The gilr was with her family at 10.30am around the pool last Sunday when she had to be dragged from the water after the alarm was raised as it was
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noticed she was not moving in the water.
The girl is now in intensive care Alicante Generl Hospital after she was transferred from Villajoyosa Hospital.
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Hashish Washed Ashore
by SPENCER WILLIAMS
A bather on Punta Plana beah in Villajoyosa found a bale of Hashish that was washed up on the beach. They beachgoer alerted police in Villajoyosa who went to recover the package.
They were called during the height of th eday about 2pm, and was directed to the washed up package, upon the discovery of the drugs they searched the immediate
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area and found a further 5 packages all filled with Hashish, said a police spokesman.
The drugs were taken to the Guadia Civil in Villajoyosa and an in depth investigation has been launched to try and found out more and see if there are any other packages waiting to be discovered.
Illegal Lettings Take Up Huge Market Share
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Low Fest 2016 Dates Already Released
by SPENCER WILLIAMS
It has not been even a month Benidorms Low Festival sounded the last chord however organisers have already launched next years event with tickets for 2016 at a special promotional price.
Tickets can be purchased from next Tuesday, August 18, from 10.00am and
there will only be 2,000 available to begin with at a special price of 38 euros. The festival closed the 2015 edition with the presence of more than 70,000 people in the three days of concerts at the Ciudad Deportiva Guillermo Amor with more than 70 national
and international bands including The Libertines, Kasabian and Foals or Supersubmarina .
With a budget of 2.5 million euros, the Low Festival employs about 400 people directly and it is estimated that another 750 induced jobs.
Illegal holiday lets have been growing over the past 3 years with over 28,000 properties on the market.
Most illegal lets are advertised on numerous websites which are all unregulated. The current letting market in Benidorm estimates that illegal lets take up 40% of those available. Hotel Associations are now calling for the government to take action
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SHOCKING END FOR EX CALPE COUNCILLOR
by SPENCER WILLIAMS
A Former councillor for Calpe died last week after being electrocuted in the basement of a house that belonged to his wifes family in Cami de Baydal on the outskirts of Teulada. Eugenio Leรณn Cardona, was 63 years old and
worked as a councilman between 1979 and 1983 amd was a well-known figure in the town
At the time of the tragic accident, his family immediately called the emergency services. In which the Urgent Care Service
(SAMU), was dispatched although on arrival the man they found the man already dead with nothing more they could do.
Cardona was The former councilman died while working on the house electrics working on the electrical wiring in the have stated that it seems basement in the evening at that he had died instantly about 10pm on the 1st of from the high voltage outAugust and authorities put.
Chinese Beach Masseurs Face Fines
by SPENCER WILLIAMS
Local Police Calpe opened two cases against Chinese citizens who were offering massage services on the beaches. The two masseuses, according to municipal sources, who talked with beach goers, the men were offering "therapies to relieve muscle spasms" even though those activities are not regulated by any municipal authority.
The police noticed the men as part of an ongoing task of ensuring the beches are enjoyable for people on the beach and ensure no unregulated profitable activites are occuring.
According to figures provided by the council, to the Department of Management and Protection of Natural Resources they have already reached 25 complaints street selling this month such as cold beverages and alcohol, which has initiated the opening of seven disciplinary cases. Among the offenders there are some who have already been caught multiple times
Illegal massagee
The minimum penalty for unathorised services on the beach is 751 euros. This ordinance provides local businesses protection from those who do not pay for licenses, helps promote the local economy and cuts down the possibility of potential scams on tourists.
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BANG Out of Order
The owner of a villa in Javea, celebrating a birthday, and the head of an enterprise of pyrotechnics have both been reported by the local police for having a firework display just 30 meters from a forest area. According to a statement from the council, the municipal police have opened investigations to the homeowner in the La Cala del Cap de La Nao area and the businessman of a pyrotechnic company.
On the night of August 6th they set off the display near the forest area, ignoring the serious risk of fire.
A call received by the police at 11.26pm reported that powerful fireworks were being let off close to a forest area and although the patrol arrived after the show had finished, investigations continued the next day to find the source.
After knocking on doors in the neighbourhood it soon became clear where teh fireworks had been set off.
The Department of Public Safety have warned there would be "zero tolerance" for such behavior threatening the natural heritage and recalled that public awareness is vital to avoid the risk of fire in a dry, hot summer.
You May Well Chortle - Javea Players
Spend an evening with Lewis Carroll at the Javea players' Studio Theatre and you may well find yourself chortling.
Carroll, brilliantly portrayed by Kevin Moore in the one-man show, 'Crocodiles in Cream', is totally captivating, from time to time moving and often hilarious. And, after all, he did invent the word.
Lewis Carroll was the pen name Charles Dodgson used for his children's books; he used his real name for his mathematical books of which there were several. Charles excelled at mathematics and topped the list of those receiving First Class honours at Oxford university. In October 1855 Dodgson returned to Oxford as a Mathematics Lecturer and remained at Christ Church lecturing and writing on mathematics until 1881. Among his hobbies was photography and his greatest pleasure was photographing chil-
dren at which he excelled. He greatly enjoyed the company of children and loved making up stories for their enjoyment. Alice Liddell was one of the children he so entertained and she persuaded him to write some of his stories down. By chance the author Henry Kingsley during a visit to the Liddells picked up these stories and with some considerable effort persuaded Dodgson to publish them. And so, one hundred and fifty years ago, in 1865, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' was first published.
Charles Dodgson was good at charades, he sang, he told stories. Jokes, puzzles, games, questions-and-answers, tricks with numbers and words became for him a means of everyday amusement and for his family and friends a source of fun and diversion. He was, of course, a master of nonsense and his 'The Hunting of the Snark' is the longest and most sustained
nonsense poem in the English language. Spending an evening with with such a man is bound to be hugely entertaining.
enjoy a pre-theatre dinner at the La Cocina restaurant. Serving from 6 pm, two courses 16 euros; three 19 euros, both inclusive of a half-bottle of wine.
'Crocodiles in Cream' plays the Javea Reservations Players' Studio Theatre in the Old Kevin Moore as Lewis Carroll Town of Javea from Monday September 7 to Friday September 11. Curtain-up 8pm. Tickets priced at 12.50 euros are available from the box office on 96 647 1455 and at boxofficejp@gmail.com To make your audience with Lewis Carroll even more special you could
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Enquiries from international buyers for property in Spain have reached record breaking levels at a time when prices are still falling but demand could push up values in popular areas. Spanish property portal Kyero, which lists more than 200,000 homes from 3,000 estate agents, said it has had its busiest ever quarter and properties prices from €50,000 to €100,000 are proving most popular.
The firm’s latest quarterly report shows that 28% of all enquiries were for properties at €100,000 or less and they are also proving popular with domestic buyers.
The report also suggests that prices could start rising because of the demand. Valuations company Tinsa has released data which shows that a total of 35 popular locations have seen price rises between the first quarter of 2014 and the same period in 2015.
The previous year saw just four of those areas register price increases. The upward movement indicates that those seeking properties in the €50,000 to €100,000 range might soon have to up their budget in order to get what they are looking for.
The Kyero research confirms that Spain's coastal areas are some of its most popular with second home buyers looking for a holiday home with easy access to beaches. Alicante, home of the Costa Blanca, is the most popular province, according to the Kyero report with 31% of all enquiries focusing on that region. Malaga was the second most popular area, accounting for 15% of total enquiries.
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‘Spain's beaches offer some fantastic, family friendly holidays and many of those buying here want to own a property within a short walk or drive of at least one beach. Apartments are by far the most popular choice, accounting for 39% of all enquiries during the last quarter, 10% ahead of villa enquiries,’ said Kyero founder Martin Dell.
‘Many families like the idea of owning an apartment that comes with a shared swimming pool that the condominium company maintains. It's less hassle and expense than owning a villa with its own pool,’ he added. The Kyero report also reveals that it is three bedroom properties that command the most interest, with 32% of all enquirers looking for properties of that size. Two bedroom properties came a close second, with 30% of total enquiries.
Meanwhile, the Tinsa data shows that overall the average price of new and used homes declined by 1.1% in the first half of 2015 compared to the same period of 2014 but the Mediterranean Coast and Islands standing have performed better. Prices in the Balearic and Canary Islands increased
by 4.4% in the first six months of the year, while prices on the Mediterranean Coast increased by 1.8% in the same period. The biggest falls in prices have been seen in cities with declines of up to 3.7%.
Since the peak of the market in 2007 average property prices have fallen by 41.8%. The Mediterranean Coast is the area where values have been adjusted most, with an accumulated decline of 48.6%, followed by the capitals and large cities and the metropolitan areas with accumulated falls of 45.7% and 45.1%, respectively.
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THANKS to a new crowdfunding website, anyone with â‚Ź500 euros in their wallet can become a property tycoon.
Housers.es, created by two Madrid entrepreneurs Antonio Brusola and Alvaro Luna, allows anyone to invest a minimum of â‚Ź500 in a share of a home, building or renovation project.
Every investor receives a monthly return proportional to their investment, as well as a bonus commission on a sold apartment. The business encourages customers to
invest small quantities in multiple livings through their system, which reduces the risk of the investment.
The founders state that their website serves a dual purpose, to allow people who would not traditionally invest in property a stake in the market and to allow promoters of properties to not rely exclusively on banks for funding.
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COUNTRY RIBS A PERFECT BEACH FRONT LOCATION
Our team visit to Country Ribs in Albir last weekend not only resulted in a delicious meal, but was an ideal opportunity to soak up the sun. The day offered uninterrupted sunshine in a idealic location, with stunning views out to the beach front and across to Calpe and the Rock of Ifach. Country Ribs is a perfect place for the whole family and is very popular with children, as the American Diner food is just the taste that most kids enjoy... ribs, burgers, pizza and even meals designed specifically for the little ones with a choice of meal deals that include a drink and desert.
The menu choice offers something for everyone and some of the most popular dishes that we noticed are the ranch style chicken and the juicy steaks. The plates are huge so be sure you visit with a healthy appetite. The menu has so much to offer plus a selection of specialities with six exciting COMBO style sharing options. The variety is really amazing.
My choice was the COUNTRY RHAPSODY, this caught my eye as it included Hungarian Goulash together with a mixture of Chicken, Lamb, Spare Ribs and Pork Kebabs. The serving was huge and filled with sides of potato wedges and chips. I can honestly say the amount of food in the COMBO was enough for 3 or 4 people.
Being meat lovers this combo was perfect. Lamb chops cooked over the BBQ, together with chicken breast, spare ribs and kebabs, plus the Hungarian Goulash strategically positioned in the centre of the display.
The team ordered a variety of other popular meals, grilled chicken, cheese and bacon burger and the star of the show was the full rack of baby back ribs with a choice of 4 tasty sauces. The size of the rack of ribs amazed me, it took over the plate. The meat was falling off the bone and was complemented with a tangy Jack Daniels & Coke sticky BBQ sauce, a smokey but sweet flavour.
Our bench style table had plenty of space to sit our group of five adults plus the high chair attached at the end.
The restaurant was taken over by families so it was great to see that there was no shortage of high chairs and the mums and dads could enjoy their meals, while the smaller ones were also taking part at the table.
Country Ribs is situated in Albir directly on the beach front and also in Benidorm opposite the Riviera Hotel. The restaurant chain has been impressing clients with the quality of their cuisine for many years and has built up a reputation as being the best American diner in the area. Call them to make a reservation on 966 865 597
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Calumby's Snack Bar
just off Levante beach near the Burger King Old Town End, Benidorm “Best Bacon Sandwiches in Benidorm! And Sangria too!”
Reviewed 31 July 2015 Went there in 2008 - Louise and Paul are a lovely couple and they make you feel very welcome. Lovely food and drink and plenty of banter! Recommended! Hope they remember me as i ended up with badly burnt blisters from severe sunburn Remember Louise boarking at it!
“Good breakfast”
Reviewed 30 July 2015 We popped into this bar for a quick bite on our way to the new town and had a lovely breakfast here. Man running it came out and apologised if the food was taking a while, he had a hen party or a girls holiday of 23 people there as well, then gave us directions on where to go for a good drink etc. nice people.
“Wonderful discovery”
Reviewed 30 July 2015 Cup of tea or coffee with cake one euro! Breakfast tastier than I think I've had! What a great discovery was, we heard a radio talking about this cafe and decided to give it a try! We were glad to have done so thanks to Radio Presenter once we thought we were back every day all the fabulous food is freshly cooked to order, it can take a bit more than other places but worth the wait, definitely return We went in as strangers and left as friends.
“Very nice!!”
Reviewed 23 July 2015 There was only one cup of tea, but the tea was very good and the service was excellent If you're looking for a good English breakfast, then this is the place to come as we saw meals of people and they all looked very good .
“Lunch Break”
Reviewed 20 July 2015 We use this bar for snacks and drinks for lunch, and although it was an all inclusive. English couple with another lovely lady. The always fresh food and excellent service. if in the old city center.
“Still as fantastic as always”
Reviewed 13 July 2015 We just returned from another trip to Beni and would not have been complete without the daily visit of this fantastic cafe, there were 6 in our party and this time we had breakfast. Everything went well prepared and presented back to us, and the staff are still as friendly as ever gold star at all! I see you in September.
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Santisimo Cristo, 2, Calpe “Perfect evening”
Reviewed 8 August 2015 This is the only restaurant that we made sure we booked before we even arrived in Calpe and, as always, we were not disappointed. We went with our three children and all decided to have the tapas menu. The dishes were exceptional and were delivered in a timely manner to allow us to enjoy them all hot. The flavours were lovely and we would highly recommend the deserts. The service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. It was like visiting family. Do not leave Calpe without trying this restaurant.
“Great food and service”
Reviewed 31 July 2015 Great food, great service from the owners, great setting, no overcrowding, pleasure to eat, book always and give it a go. Excellent. “Marvelous food on a lovely terrace in the old town of Calpe”
“Final Night”
Reviewed 25 July 2015 The husband and wife team here work hard to please. The food is all freshly prepared and well presented. Wonderful fresh fish starters and main courses and delicious meats in mouth watering sauces. Their homemade deserts are gorgeous and the portions are generous. The wine list is great value. We both love the house red.The terrace overlooks a pretty plaza in the old town of Calpe. A must for the discerning diner.
“Relaxing”
Reviewed 29 July 2015 We opted for the menu del dia which is 3 courses plus wine for only €22 each although we did upgrade the wine to a bottle of Nebla. The quality of food and wine here is first class.
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Buon Giorno
Carrer Vivaldi, 03581 El Albir
“Delicious pizza served by charming owner”
Reviewed 4 August 2015 My husband and I had two very delicious pizzas here. Real Italian pizza base and ingredients cooked by the Italian chef himself with great service and attention. He seemed really concerned that we enjoyed it. Amazing value so we could afford a few extra drinks and had fun too!!! If you visit L'Albir just 30 minutes from Benidorm don't miss it. Its got very colourful umbrellas on the terrace just off the main road.in the middle of the main street going down to the beach.
“Best pizza ever!”
Reviewed 30 July 2015 I'm not a pizzafan, but this was really nice. It was almost closing time but they made us a great pizza anyway.
“Great pizzas in El Albir”
Reviewed 23 July 2015 Quick and friendly service and original pizzas in a very convenient location in the core of El Albir.
“Good pizza”
Reviewed 20 July 2015 One pizza was a bit burned but the three others were delicious. Ask for Hospital, Cementary or Straight-to-hell oil if you want to spice up. I tried Cementary without ending up there :-)
“Gorgeous pizzas and lovely staff!!!”
“Well done!!”
Reviewed 20 July 2015 We went to Buon Giorno last week while staying in Albir. We all had a pizza each and you could tell it was all home made and made fresh to order and they tasted great. The owners were very friendly and helpful and prices were good too. They also have a nice terrace to sit outside making the most of this weather and lots of shade for when its too hot to sit in the sun. I have visted most of the pizza places in Albir and this is by far the best we will be back You have to try their pizzas!
“Not a quick meal but a good meal”
Reviewed 15 July 2015 We heard about this place from a few friends. the food was amazing, everything home made, fresh to order. The staff are very friendly and the service is fantastic. You have to come and try this place.
Reviewed 27 July 2015 so relaxing and such a great place to sit on the terrace in summer and enjoy their excellent choice and quality of food, all which served hot and freshly cooked .Their menu of the day is just brilliant value and has something for everyone. Compliments must go to Ana and Neil (the owners) for their attentive service and highest quality of food that is presented. Reviewed 19 June 2015 Excellent food, attentive service. A little on the slow side, 2.5 hours from start to finish but we were on holiday so what's the rush? Took the children and they also thoroughly enjoyed the menu. Would definitely return on my new visit to calpe.
“Night out at Buon Giorno”
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TEULADA MORAIRA
AUDIENCE DONATES RECORD AMOUNT AT SUMMER CONCERT by IAIN MCRAE - PRO TEULADA MORAIRA LIONS CLUB
At Teulada Moraira Lions Summer Concert, on the Seafront in Moraira, on 26th July featuring Leah Kankowski as "Lady Gaga" and special guest, John the
Fiddler, the tonnage of dinero which T.M. Lions collected in their buckets from the large, appreciative and generous audience weighed in at an impressive 12.5 kilos which translates to a record breaking €1808.75 !
The penultimate concert in T.M. Lions 2015 Summer Season is, again, at the Seafront in Moraira. This will take place on 16th August; kicks off at 8pm; and features Black Glitter, a local band with bags of talent who, last year, played to a packed seafront and, pretty much from the outset, had Kelly Lee (Black Glitter) performs on stage
and details of T.M. Lions upcoming fund-raising events can be found on their Facebook Pages and website
Lady Gaga (Leah Kankowski) live on stage
An absolutely fantastic evening of great music, albeit one which had a slightly unfortunate ending when, shortly before the scheduled close, one phase of the power supply failed which left stage with no sound and no light, other than that of the silvery moon...... Ah well, the best laid plans!!
generous support and also, of course, to everyone in the audience who put money in a collecting bucket.
T.M. Lions would like to say a big "Thank-you" to the sponsors of this event, Hamiltons, Telitec, Expat. Insurance Partners, Satari's Restaurant and Direkt Optik, for their
the audience dancing in the aisles. As ever, the concert is free although, once again, the boys and girls of Teulada Moraira Lions will be there "rattling buckets" and asking for donations from the audience to help fund the various community and charitable projects which T.M. Lions undertake within the TeuladaMoraira area.
More information about the Black Glitter Concert
www.teuladamorairalions.org, and you can join their mailing list by sending your details to: mailinglist.tmlions@gmail.com.
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Castell De Moraira Exhibition Coastal Defense System and Pirates of the Mediterranean.
Open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 6,15p.m to 8p.m Through AUGUST
Free Entrance
STREET JAZZ FESTIVAL
EVERY TUESDAY OF AUGUST DAYS: 4th, 11th,18th, 25th
From 8pm
Special guest - John ‘The Fiddler’
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CLUBS & CHARITIES GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FOR U3A MEMBERS
On 7th August, Val and John Blakeman, who are members of the U3A Vall del Pop, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were joined by family and friends for a meal in Acalali listening to the Soggy Bottom Band.
12 years. Currently they live in Jalon and were previously in Oliva and Gata. They enjoy dancing and John likes sport and reading while Val relaxes with her painting. They are both involved with Javea International Baptist Church here in Spain. They also enjoy the social life and being involved with the U3A of which they have been members for 5 years.
Val and John met at Teacher Training College in Alsager, Cheshire, back in 1962. Val is originally from Luton and Val and John Blakeman celebrate They served on the John from Staffordshire. their 50th Wedding Anniversary Travel, Culture and After their training finEntertainment Team for 3 ished Val returned to Luton for a while tears organising the annual Christmas before they got married in 1965 and then dinner and, although they have recently they lived in Staffordshire. given this up because of their church commitments, they are still very happy to help They both taught primary school children when needed. and John became headmaster at two schools. They have a son and daughter, We wish them a seven grandchildren and ten great grand- Very Happy Golden Year, children, so a lovely big family. Following future good health and their retirement they decided to move to enjoyment with their Spain where they have lived on and off for large family.
MISSING SINCE 24TH JULY
SIMBA – A 2 year old Golden Labrador escaped from his home in Alcalali and although being sighted on various dates in Jalon, Lliber, Benissa and Pedriguer is still missing. Nick and Beth are desperate to get him home. He is light gold but with darker ears and a white chest. He has a bushy tail with a white tip. He has 2 black spots on his tongue, one at the front and one at the back. A reward of €200 is offered for his safe return. He
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may not look as fit now as in his photos. He will be dirty, will have lost weight and be frightened. He is chipped so a vet will be Missing - beautiful Simba able to check this but is only wearing a flea collar. If you see him please call the following numbers Nick 616 147 403 or Beth 622 509 104. Also Jayne at Jalon Valley ARC 649 310 285 or Carol 616 103 167. Please help find this beautiful dog.
Jalon Valley Animal Rescue PLEASE HELP – pictured is one of the puppies saved from the Jalon Rastro and one of our cute kittens. We still have 22 pups needing homes plus 20 kittens, 5 of which were dumped by the garage in Jalon. All the pups & kittens are a variety of colours and ages.
Some ready now and others that will be ready soon. This is your chance to help this hard working charity and give a gorgeous kitten or puppy a forever home. They are aged from 4 weeks to 14 weeks old, plus there is a
baby rabbit and older cats and dogs needing forever homes.
Please contact Sally or Jayne on 625 985 689 or 649 310 285 or email jalonvalleyarc14@yahoo.co.uk www.jalonvalleyarc.com. Food and donations also urgently needed and can be left at Heidi’s Flowers and other businesses in Jalon. Thank you.
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You can’t bear to be stuck in one place for any length of time as having your personal freedom curtailed makes you irritable and cranky. Use your ingenuity to help you escape your confines, the focus on getting love and passion back u to speed. TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)
You need to be true to yourself, and your values, but try to go with the flow or you’ll be blamed for instigating arguments. You instinctively know you’ll get your own way at the end of it all, so you won’t need to apply pressure to people or situations. GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)
To get the most from work, money, love and life, you have to put in that extra bit of effort. Don’t be too quick to jump to conclusions over financial situations, but at the same time don’t leave situations untied if they need closure administered. CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)
Life in general has become a bit mundane, so it could leave you feeling that you’re willing to settle for second best instead of fighting for what you really want. If that’s what things have come to, it’s time to give yourself a shake and make some changes. LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)
Securing home and hearth has always been a big issue for you, but recently you seem to have become excessive in your quest to protect your castle. Don’t allow this paranoia to take over your life, as it easily could. Focus on work, then fun.
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VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)
Your energy levels are as high as your charm, so now would be a good time to ask for a favour or a helping hand from someone you know and trust. Got a holiday planned? A change of scenery is just what the doctor ordered, so try to get away. LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)
You’ve decided to take life in you stride, so the first thing you need to do is to get out of the stuffy house and into the fresh air. Once you blow away the cobwebs you’ll feel you can achieve anything, and with the right mental attitude, you can. SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)
You’re so focused when it comes to getting things done, so professionally you’ll get situations moving in a very positive way. Get minor tedious jobs out of the way first, and it’ll leave you free to take your time with the bigger, more important issues. SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)
When you’re on a roll like this, you like to keep going until you reach a conclusion to your project. Others however don’t see it like that, so they’ll urge you to rest up. You feel if you stop now you’ll lose your momentum. Try to find a happy compromise. CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)
You have a complex nature which at times is even hard for you to understand, so how can you expect others to take on board what you maybe cannot. It’s a slow week where you’ll struggle to achieve your objectives. Tomorrow is another day. AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)
Your energy is slowly but surely returning, so direct it into whatever you fancy. Your mind is sharp and you’re now coming to terms with issues that confused you in the past. The future has not yet been written so take the pen and make a mark. PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)
It’s a new week and a new you. You embark on new projects with confidence and the desire to succeed, but not everyone shares your optimism for the future, so you’ll have to watch your back. Keep your ego under control at the weekend.
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Ford S-MAX 2015 - Review T h e L a t e s t B U Z Z f r o m t h e M o t o r i n g Wo r l d
Continuing Ford's recent theme of unveiling its next generation products in concept form years before they hit the showrooms, the 2015 S-MAX has been unveiled before it takes centre stage at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It previews a more exciting-looking car, along with classleading technology, to replace the current S-MAX, which has proved so successful for its maker since its launch in 2006.
The styling, which has been overseen by Design Director, Martin Smith, continues themes laid-out with the original S-MAX, but with considerable evolution, including a dramatic front end that takes the swept-back headlamps and Aston Martin-style grille of the recently facelifted Fiesta, and extends them back even further.
Power units will include the new turbocharged petrol 1.5-litre, four-cylinder Ecoboost engine, which is an extension of the family of engines that started with the innovative 1.0-litre three-cylinder. Ecoboost production is in Bridgend, Wales. It's unconfirmed whether the smaller three-cylinder will also make it
chasing buyers of premiumbadged models, it's clear that's what the company hopes to achieve with the next generation S-MAX.
into the S-MAX range to complement the existing range of turbodiesels.
Inside, the concept is an equally stylish affair, which according to Ford, is tailored to existing S-MAX's buyers needs. And that means it's a luxury item, with some very interesting technological advances, reflecting the fact that 70 per cent of SMAX buyers buy the Titanium X-spec
model, and then option it further.
The adaptable interior continues to seat up to seven people, but in concept form, it's finshed in high-quality soft-touch materials including hand-finished suede- and leather-finished interior surfaces. There are also a number of carbonfibre inserts in the tastefully coloured interior - and although Ford won't directly speak about
The package of tech features will be extended from the current model, and will include much more of Ford's Sync technology. Primary to this will be the connectivity setup, which will allow occupants' smartphones and tablet devices, as well as laptops, to connect to the car by means of its wirelss hotspot. There will also be tablet and 'phone docking stations, and an extended package of smartphone-enabled apps (such as Google maps and Spotify), which will work seamlessly with the car's entertainment and navigations systems.
More intriguingly, the next-generation SMAX will also feature a number of healthmonitoring systems. Driver's heart rate and blood levels can be monitored by the car's seat-mounted sensors - and if any serious irregularities are detected, Ford's Sync system can alert the medical authorities - and in extreme emergencies it triggers active safety systems to bring the car to a safe stop.
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OVERACTIVE BLADDER SYNDROME Can’t pass a loo without taking the opportunity to nip in?! You may have overactive bladder syndrome.
In a normal situation, the bladder fills with urine and when it needs to be emptied a message is sent to the brain to tell us to find a loo soon.
Overactive bladder syndrome is also known as an irritable bladder or detrusor instability (the detrusor being the bladder muscle).
We have plenty of time to find a convenience get comfortably seated, the bladder muscle contracts and urine is expelled.
Symptoms include:
- Passing urine frequently ie more than 7 times per a day. Some sufferers need to pass urine much more than this!
- Being unable to hold urine in for very long. You need to go, and you need to go NOW!
- Not making it to the loo in time. And ending up with a damp undercarriage! - Getting up to pee more than once a night.
These symptoms may also be caused by other illnesses or by a simple urine infection but when these have been ruled out and no cause can be found, overactive bladder syndrome may be diagnosed.
The cause of this problem is not known but sufferers have a faulty message system between the brain and the bladder!
Image of a normal bladder and an overactive bladder
Not so with overactive bladder syndrome! Faulty signals cause the bladder to contract suddenly and in an erratic fashion even when there is very little urine in the bladder.
The problem is much more common than you might think, probably due to the fact that people feel embarrassed about bladder problems and many don’t even like to talk to their Doctor about it.
Studies have found that as many as 1-6 people are affected and the good news is that there is a lot that can be done to cure the problem!
Overactive bladder syndrome can cause terrible embarrassment and curtail your normal activities and thus enjoyment of life.
If you are having problems with your bladder find an understanding Doctor or Nurse to have a chat with. It could well change your life. Left - Woman in pain from overactive bladder syndrome
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Go back to basics Does your dog truly know the command? It can take hundreds or even thousands of repetitions for some dogs to learn a new skill. Practice makes perfect. You may need to focus on training again to ensure your dog really has it down.
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Be consistent If your dog is receiving different messages about his behavior, he won’t understand what you want from him. That’s also true if individual family members enforce different rules. Sit down as a family and discuss the rules, boundaries, and limitations you want to set for your dog. It can be helpful to write them down and display them somewhere prominent.
Master your energy Dogs listen to their pack leaders, and you can only be that leader if you are displaying calm-assertive energy. If you’re frantic or uncertain as you give a command, your dog will tune you out. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t really aware of the energy we are giving off. Have a friend
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Stop relying on verbal commands Dogs don’t speak to one another; they use energy and body language to communicate. So it’s not surprising that they sometimes have trouble picking up on our verbal commands, particularly when they are bombarded by our constant yammering all day.
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06:00 Homes Under the Hammer 07:00 Close Calls: On Camera 07:30 Countryside 999 08:15 The House That £100k Built: 09:15 Victoria Derbyshire 11:00 BBC News 11:55 The Super League Show 12:40 Film: On Moonlight Bay 14:15 Yes, Prime Minister 14:45 'Allo 'Allo! 15:45 Great Barrier Reef 16:45 Great British Railway Journeys 17:15 Flog It!: Stroud 18:00 Two Tribes 18:30 Eggheads 19:00 Hairy Bikers' Bakeation 19:30 Great British Menu: Wales Fish 20:00 The House That £100k Built: 21:00 Are Our Kids Tough Enough?... 22:00 The Perfect Morecambe & Wise 22:30 Newsnight 23:05 The Fast Show 23:35 Country Strife: Abz on the Farm 00:05 Don't Tell the Bride
ALL TIMES ARE IN GMT 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Fake Britain 10:00am Homes under the Hammer 11:00am Close Calls: On Camera 11:30am Heir Hunters 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News at One 1:30pm BBC London News 1:45pm Doctors 2:15pm The Link 3:00pm Escape to the Country 3:45pm The TV That Made Me 4:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 5:15pm Pointless 6:00pm BBC News at Six 6:30pm BBC London News 7:00pm Fake Britain 7:30pm EastEnders 8:00pm Traffic Cops 9:00pm Death in Paradise 10:00pm BBC News at Ten 10:25pm BBC London News 10:35pm Teen Model Factory: Reggie Yates' Extreme Russia 11:35pm Operation Wild
6:00am Homes under the Hammer 7:00am Close Calls: On Camera 7:30am Heir Hunters 8:15am Coast 9:15am Victoria Derbyshire 11:00am BBC News 12:00pm Britain's First Photo Album 12:30pm Railways of the Great War 1:00pm The Rockford Files 1:50pm Cash in the Attic 2:35pm Yes, Minister 3:05pm 'Allo 'Allo! 3:30pm Are You Being Served? 4:00pm Swimming: World Championships 6:00pm Two Tribes 6:30pm Eggheads 7:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Asian..... 7:30pm Great British Menu 8:00pm Coast 9:00pm Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean.. 10:00pm Javone Prince Show 10:30pm Newsnight 11:05pm Back in Time for Dinner
Wednesday 19th August
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 Guess This House 1:30pm ITV News & Weather 2:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 3:00pm Tipping Point 4:00pm Hello Campers 5:00pm Rebound 6:00pm ITV News London 6:30pm ITV News & Weather 7:00pm Emmerdale 7:30pm Coronation Street 8:00pm Foyle's War 10:00pm ITV News at Ten & Weather 10:40pm UEFA Champions League Highlights 11:40pm Tipping Point
06:00 Countdown 06:00 Children's Tv 06:45 Will & Grace 09:15 The Wright Stuff 07:35 The King of Queens 11:10 Cowboy Builders: Woking 08:00 Everybody Loves Raymond: Update 09:00 Frasier 12:10 5 News at Lunchtime 09:30 Frasier 12:15 Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 10:00 The Big Bang Theory 13:15 Home and Away 10:30 The Big Bang Theory 13:45 Neighbours 11:00 The Simpsons: 14:15 NCIS Special: Game of 11:30 The Simpsons Shadows: Yankee White 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 15:15 Film: A Time To Remember 12:05 Come Dine with Me 13:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 17:00 5 News at 5 14:10 Countdown 17:30 Neighbours 15:00 Fifteen To One 18:00 Home and Away 16:00 French Collection 18:30 5 News Tonight 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 Police Interceptors 18:00 The Simpsons 19:55 5 News Update 18:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 New: Dog Rescuers With Alan 19:00 Channel 4 News Davies 20:00 The Three Day Nanny 21:00 Terror on Everest: Surviving... 21:00 New: Benefit Life:Jailbird Boys... 22:00 Joined at The Head: Twin Life 22:00 How to Get a Council House 23:00 The Benefits Estate 23:00 Revenge Porn 00:05 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure 00:00 Undercover Benefits Cheat
Thursday 20th August
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 Guess This House 1:30pm ITV News & Weather 2:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 3:00pm Tipping Point 4:00pm Hello Campers 5:00pm Rebound 6:00pm ITV News London 6:30pm ITV News & Weather 7:00pm Emmerdale 8:00pm Coronation Street 8:30pm Flockstars 9:00pm The Wonder of Britain 10:00pm ITV News at Ten & Weather 10:40pm John Barnes: Sports Life Stories 11:40pm Murder, She Wrote
6:00am Countdown 6:45am Will and Grace 7:35am The King of Queens 8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Frasier 10:00am The Big Bang Theory 10:30am The Big Bang Theory 11:00am The Simpsons 11:30am The Simpsons 12:05pm Come Dine With Me Abroad 1:10pm Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 2:10pm Countdown 3:00pm Fifteen to One 4:00pm French Collection 5:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Hollyoaks 7:00pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Location, Location, Location 9:00pm Sex in Class 10:00pm 999: What's Your Emergency? 11:00pm 24 Hours in Police Custody
06:00 Children's Tv 9:15am The Wright Stuff 11:10am Cowboy Builders 12:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 12:15pm Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild 1:15pm Home and Away 1:45pm Neighbours 2:15pm NCIS 3:15pm Gracie's Choice[FILM] 5:00pm 5 News at 5 5:30pm Neighbours 6:00pm Home and Away 6:30pm 5 News Tonight 7:00pm Cricket on 5 8:00pm The Holiday Airport: Sun, Sea and Scousers 9:00pm Supersized: No Fatties Allowed 10:00pm Person of Interest 10:55pm Person of Interest 11:55pm Access
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Benitachell Bowls Club Summer Triples Winners
“Round the Bend” hit the front in the penultimate match to take the title on the last game with (one of the highest scores recorded) “Siete Arriba” and “Mustave Beers” by one point in this year’s Summer Triples Competition sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Congratulations to Competition Secretary Derek Mawson and his helpers in providing another great BBC competition.
Corner. Missing from the picture are other members of the team, Jinty & Richard Chamberlain and Rebecca & Clive Langan.
The Fred Harris Aussie Pairs summer league came to a conclusion on Friday the winners where Pony and Trap with Great Expectations coming second.
For a full update of all our competition results and forthcoming Our Photograph shows from events please view on line at left to right, Ed Teal, Terry www.benitachellbowlsclub.com Corner, Greg Sperring & Sheila
August 14th - August 28th 2015
ALFAZ FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATIONS OPEN
The clock is ticking,not long to go now before the 22nd Alfaz Fantasy Football League gets underway.The Brochures and Players List are now available and can be collected from the Bars in the following areas:
Alfaz Robins Nest and The Two C's,in Benidorm The Shamrock, Stretford End, Union Jack, Drop Inn and Foley's Bar, in Albir The Local, Wyndhams,Brew Rock, Hepburns and the Supermarket Quick Save, in Calpe Saffy's Bar and the Delfin, in Moraira Bar Iloche. If any budding Manager has difficulty getting the Forms, please contact Eric Malpus on ericmalpus@gmail,com or phone 696075632.
The closing date for entries 1-45 pm Saturday 8th August when I will be at The Local in Albir to accept any last minute forms.
It's important to enter your Team as soon as possible to help with the administration, there is already over 20 Teams registered.If any of your Players get injured or shipped out of the Premier League before the Season starts it is possible to amend your selection right up to the entry deadline.
The 22nd Season of the A.F.F.L. should be as popular as ever with 10 Months of cut and thrust involving all the Managers in our 6 major Competitions. There is Weekly Prizes as well as Monthly Prizes so why not
give us a go, everybody has chance of winning something right up the last of kick the Football Season.
Once again a big Thank You to all our sponsors and associates who you will find on our Brochure.To keep in touch with the League just visit our website which is www.alfazffl.com or you can find us on Facebook to add any comments you might like to make.
Summaries and Reports will appear each Week through these pages now all you have to do is get a shift on and make your entry. Don't miss out on this great competition All are welcome.
Jukebox Predictions League
Jukebox prediction league tickets for the 2015/16 are now available! There are weekly and seasonal prizes with people competing from up and down the Costa Blanca and even back in the UK
Last years Winner “Bobby” took home 500 euros!
Call in to the bar or call 634 041 767 For more info
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Goodbye Soldado? Van Gerwen wins Matchplay title Michael van Gerwen claimed his first World Matchplay title after a convincing victory over James Wade in the final.
Erik Lamela tweets goodbye to Tottenham teammate Roberto Soldado and then deletes it
Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado appears to be imminently leaving the club following a goodbye message from team-mate Erik Lamela.
Soldado, 30, has endured a torrid time since moving to White Hart Lane in 2013 and Sky sources reported
earlier this summer that he was one of several players the club had put up for sale.
The Dutchman bolstered his reputation as the world's best player with a dominant performance against Wade, firing in a string of blistering finishes on the way to an 18-12 win
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino recently insisted that the Spain international was still in his plans, but Soldado has also been pictured on social media at Gatwick airport on Thursday and reports in Spain believe he is set to join Villarreal.
England centre Henry Slade: Nerves will help me
Henry Slade believes his nervousness about playing for England will be a benefit when he runs out against France on Saturday night. The Exeter man will start alongside Sam Burgess in the centres for the final warm-up match before the
World Cup squad is finalised.
The game is likely to be an intense affair with so much at stake, and the side’s captain for the day, Northampton back row Tom Wood, has stated it will be treated like a “full-blooded Test match”.
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Just 12 months ago, Van Gerwen had departed the stage in tears following a painful final defeat by Phil Taylor, but with his conqueror absent after a semifinal exit, Van Gerwen took out his angst on Wade at the Winter Gardens.
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MORE MOURINHO MADNESS After only one weekend of the English Premier League season, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is in familiar territory: Embroiled in an irrational dispute and his conduct being denounced.
The unexpected target of Mourinho’s ire is the club doctor whose eagerness to race onto the field to treat an apparently injured Chelsea player incensed Mourinho.
Although Mourinho’s spats with referees and media outlets are commonplace, he is now being condemned by medical professionals for the “unjust” axing of Dr. Eva Carneiro from her matchday role on the Chelsea bench and giving the impression of not prioritizing players’ welfare.
The Premier League Doctors Group issued a strong defence on behalf of
Carneiro on Wednesday, saying the medics were clearly summoned by the referees to attend to Hazard.
Refusing to go onto the field would have breached the doctor’s duty to a patient, said Mark Gillett, the group’s chairman who is West Bromwich Albion’s performance director.
August 14th - August 28th 2015
Belgium Grand Prix SUNDAY 23rd AUGUST