Celebrity Magazine Issue 129

Publisher: Donna Suarez

Tel. +34 602 531 676 email: donna@celebritymallorca.es

Editor: Matthew Cull Tel. +34 684 169 261 email: matthew@celebritymallorca.es

Entertainment & Branding Director: Larrick Ebanks  Tel. +34 664 033 490 email: larrick@celebritymallorca.es

Advertising Manager: Michelle Maldon +34 683 65 34 50 michelle@celebritymallorca.es

Advertising Executive: Ilaria Acomanni

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Feature Writer: Ben Mulvey

Tel. +34 605 321 289 email: ben@celebritymallorca.es

Event Photographer: Jamie Iconic email: ads@celebritymallorca.es

Official Translator: Sylvia Baker de Perkal

Graphic Designer: Stefan Arens email: ads@celebritymallorca.es

Contributing Writers: Laura Stadler, Hamish Goddard, Mikey Slade, Amanda Butler, Amanda O’Riordan, Diablo V, Betina Von Hohendoff, David Whitney, ‘Soller Shirley’ Roberts, Amanda Morgan, Kristine Julia celebritymagazineandtelevision @celebritymagazineandtelevision youtube.com/Celebrity Magazine Television

PUBLISHER’S WELCOME

It’s the most beautiful time of the year, many say people say. But is it true for the Balearics? The majority of Spanish residents feel that the Springtime puts the skip in most people’s step and winter causes a hibernation of the expat masses. It’s true, many people do leave the islands to travel far and wide to be with their families and loved ones. This has spurred our vision to pre-launch our Christmas edition of the new Celebrity interactive digital magazine.. But not like any other digital magazine, Celebrity introduces you to an interactive digital magazine bringing your read to life. So whereever you are in the world this Christmas you won’t miss a thing. May I take this opportunity on behalf of myself and the whole Celebrity team to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy healthy and wonderful New year. See you in Spring!

La época más bonita del año, piensan muchos. Pero, ¿es cierto que lo es para las Baleares? Muchos de los residentes españoles sienten que la primavera es la estación más alegre y que durante los meses de invierno la población extranjera aprovecha para hibernar. Es verdad que muchos viajan fuera de las islas para ver a sus amigos y familiares en otros países.  Debido a ello, hemos decidido pre-lanzar nuestra edición navideña del Celebrity magazine internacional e interactivo. A diferencia de cualquier otra publicación interactiva, Celebrity te trae una experiencia digital interactiva diseñada para darle vida a todo lo que leas. Así pues, dondequiera que estés en el mundo esta Navidad, no te perderás nada.

Aprovecho la ocasión para desearos, de mi parte y de parte de todo el equipo Celebrity, una muy feliz navidad y un año nuevo pleno de salud y alegría. ¡Nos vemos en primavera!

Donna Suarez

A Celebrity Christmas Carol

Although it may not feel like it yet with blue skies and dazzling sun most days, winter has arrived in the Balearics. The busy summer season has left many of us in need of well-deserved rest and as the tourists have left, the island has been reclaimed by the locals that call it home. This time of year is the perfect opportunity to take stock of the previous year, which was still somewhat difficult for some due to the pandemic, and enjoy everything that Mallorca and the other islands have to offer and prepare for the year ahead.

MALLORCA PAST

This year has been one of adjusting to normality after the difficulties brought on by the Covid pandemic with many businesses working tirelessly to make up for lost earnings of the previous two years. As the restrictions lifted and fear subsided, Mallorca came back to life with a healthy flow of tourists, cafes and restaurants bursting with locals and a feeling of hope for the future was palpable. As one of the busiest summer seasons on record, businesses threw open their doors to tourists, the beaches were packed with sunseekers, and the airport struggled to cope with the influx of international flights. New businesses sprung up around the islands, building work resumed on some prominent projects and plenty of people arrived on the islands in search of a Mediterranean lifestyle. The announcement of a new route between New York and Mallorca was welcomed with many more Americans spotted in Palma and around the island and projects such as the redevelopment of the Paseo Maritimo and the new tram system were given the green light - all positive steps for the island. Post-pandemic Mallorca is eager to move on from the issues that the population faced with the restrictions and ensure that life on the island can sustain itself for years to come.

MALLORCA PRESENT

Christmas is a magical time of year on the

islands with the impressive lights installed in Palma and this year the lights are bigger and better than ever. Christmas markets are back and bigger and better than ever, events are taking place around the island for all to enjoy and the bars and restaurants have upped their game with some superb Christmas menus. Here is our Celebrity Guide of things to do around the island during the festive period.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN MALLORCA

Puerto Portals: This small market in Puerto Portals is the perfect place to visit to get in the Christmas spirit with plenty of stalls selling handicrafts and local produce and a

great offering of food trucks and bars. Plaza Mayor, Palma: Head into the city and wander around Plaza Mayor under the twinkling lights for traditional Mallorquin handicrafts, ornaments and Christmas fare. Have a look closely at the stalls selling Nativity figurines and look for the infamous shepherd or “caganer” who is caught with his trousers down - it will certainly make the kids chuckle!

Pueblo Español: Definitely the most popular Christmas market around, Pueblo Español’s Christmas market is held in the replica Spanish village in Son Dureta with lots of food stalls, shops, activities and even some fake snow.

Son Amar: This year the Son Amar Christmas market is bigger than ever with an ice rink, a Christmas show every day, a firework display and plenty of stalls to mooch around while sipping on a mulled wine.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Christmas Mass: The stunning Catedral La Seu in Palma holds a midnight mass on December 24th which actually starts at 11 pm. Be sure to arrive early and check the Palma Cathedral website for more information.

Santa Lucia Concert: On 13th December at 8 pm, the pupils of the Swedish School of Mallorca will fill La Seu with their voices in the traditional Santa Lucia concert.

“Reflect upon your present blessings - of which every man has manynot on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”

By Ben Mulvey

NEW YEARS’ EVE CELEBRATIONS

Restaurants, bars and clubs around the island have released their New Years’ Eve menus and events offering everything from a slap-up meal in a fancy restaurant to a boogie in one of Palma’s trendy hotspots. Head into the streets of Palma with your grapes and a bottle of fizz and see in the new year in the traditional way by popping one grape in your mouth to every gong of the bells before watching the impressive firework display in front of the Cathedral. There are so many things to do over the festive season so keep an eye on Celebrity Magazine’s socials for the best events around the island.

THREE KINGS IN MALLORCA

Perhaps one of the events that Spanish children look forward to most is the arrival of the Three Kings or “Reyes Magos”. Taking place on the evening of the 5th of January, the Kings arrive at the port in Palma and lead a procession through the streets of the capital, throwing sweets to the children. This is the day that many Spanish children receive their gifts and the innocence and excitement is something that should be experienced by everyone on the island.

MALLORCA FUTURE

So what does 2023 have in store for the islands? The new year is one that many people are using as a new start for a multitude of reasons. Although still a part of our everyday lives, Covid feels like an issue of the past and this new year brings with it more hope, an end to the restrictions and a new lease of life for the island. Businesses have been able to make up for the time and earnings they lost and the Government appear to be working hard to shake off the bad decisions that were made during the lockdown and in the year after.

Here at Celebrity Magazine, we are all very excited about what 2023 has in store for us all and we have several exciting projects in the pipeline that we will be revealing very soon. We would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, and a happy and prosperous new year and hope that all of you enjoy this time with your family and friends.

Happy Christmas, Feliz Navidad and Bon Nadal from all of us at Celebrity Magazine!

Un Cuento de Navidad Celebrity

“Considerad vuestras bendiciones presentes – de las que toda persona tiene muchas – en lugar de vuestras desgracias pasadas, de las que toda persona tiene alguna.”

Aunque el cielo azul y sol radiante de casi cada día lo disimule, el invierno ha llegado a las Baleares. La ajetreada temporada de verano nos ha dejado a muchos con ganas de un bien merecido descanso y, con la partida de los turistas, la isla vuelve a pertenecer a todos aquellos que residimos en ella. Es la época del año perfecta para reflexionar sobre el año anterior, todavía un poco cuesta arriba tras la pandemia, y para disfrutar de todo lo que Mallorca y las demás islas nos brindan ahora y para el año que viene.

La Mallorca Pasada

Un año en el que nos hemos adaptado a la nueva normalidad tras las complicaciones de la pandemia, durante el cual los negocios han trabajado a destajo para compensar

americanos, quienes visitado Mallorca como nunca antes. Asimismo se ha dado luz verde a las obras del Paseo Marítimo y del nuevo tranvía – todo ello positivo para la isla. La Mallorca post-Covid busca alejarse de lo vivido durante la pandemia y asegurar la sostenibilidad de la vida en la isla en los años venideros.

LA MALLORCA PRESENTE

La navidad es una época mágica en las islas, y este año Palma hace gala de luces navideñas como nunca antes. Los mercadillos navideños están de nuevo aquí, hay eventos por toda la isla y los bares y restaurantes ofrecen unos menús excelentes para las fiestas. A continuación, nuestra Guía Celebrity de actividades y eventos en la isla durante las fiestas navideñas.

MERCADILLOS NAVIDEÑOS EN MALLORCA

Puerto Portals: Este pequeño mercadillo en Puerto Portals es el lugar perfecto para sentir el espíritu de la navidad, con muchos puestos llenos de artesanía y productos locales, así como gran variedad de food trucks y bares.

Plaza Mayor, Palma: Vale la pena visitar la ciudad y pasear por la Plaza Mayor, con puestos que venden artesanía y adornos navideños. Hay una amplísima gana de figuritas para los belenes, así como los típicos ‘caganers’, que siempre arrancan una sonrisa.

Pueblo Español: Decidamente el mercadillo navideño más popular. Tiene lugar en el

Pueblo Español (cerca de Son Dureta), con muchos puestos, tiendas, actividades y nieve artificial.

Son Amar: Este año el mercadillo navideños de Son Amar es más grande que nunca, con pista de hielo, espectáculo navideño diario, fuegos artificiales y un montón de puestos que visitar mientras se saborea el tradicional vino especiado caliente de estas fechas.

EVENTOS NAVIDEÑOS

Misa de Gallo: La Seu de Palma celebra la tradicional misa de gallo en nochebuena a las 23 horas. Conviene llegar con antelación así como consultar la página web de la catedral de Palma para más información. Concierto de Santa Lucía: El 13 de diciembre a las 20 horas los alumnos de la Escuela Sueca de Mallorca llenarán La Seu con sus voces durante el concierto de Santa Lucía.

FIESTAS DE NOCHEVIEJA

Los restaurantes, bares y discotecas de la isla han publicado ya sus menús y eventos de nochevieja, que incluyen desde una exquisita cena en un restaurante de lujo hasta bailar y disfrutar en las discotecas más exclusivas de Palma. También se recomienda salir a las calles de Palma con las uvas y una botella de cava a recibir el nuevo año de la forma tradicional, tomando las uvas con las doce campanadas y presenciando el maravilloso espectáculo de fuegos artificiales delante de la catedral.

Hay tantas cosas que disfrutar en esta temporada… estad al corriente de las páginas en redes sociales de Celebrity

Magazine para enteraros de todo lo que va surgiendo.

REYES EN MALLORCA

Tal vez uno de los acontecimientos que más ilusiona a los niños españoles es la llegada de los Reyes Magos. La cabalgata tiene lugar el 5 de enero, cuando los Reyes Magos desembarcan en el Puerto de Palma y recorren las calles de la ciudad en sus carrozas, tirando caramelos a los niños. Es el día en que muchos niños en España reciben los regalos, y merece la pena ver la ilusión en sus caritas.

LA MALLORCA FUTURA

¿Y qué nos traerá 2023 a las islas? El nuevo año supone el comienzo de muchos proyectos para muchas personas. Aunque todavía forma parte de nuestra vida diaria, sentimos que el Covid pertenece más al pasado, y recibimos el nuevo año con esperanza, sin restricciones y mucha vitalidad en la isla. Los negocios han logrado recuperarse de todo lo acontecido durante el confinamiento y el año posterior. En Celebrity Magazine estamos muy ilusionados con lo que nos va a traer el 2023, ya que tenemos varios interesantísimos proyectos en ciernes que pronto desvelaremos. Os deseamos a todos una muy feliz navidad y un próspero año nuevo próspero, esperando que podáis disfrutar estas fiestas con familiares y amigos

¡Bon Nadal a tothom de parte de todos nosotros en Celebrity Magazine!

las pérdidas de los dos años anteriores. Conforme se han ido levantando las restricciones y disipando el miedo, Mallorca ha vuelto a la vida con un buen flujo de turistas, quienes han llenado los cafés y los restaurantes, respirándose en el ambiente la esperanza en el futuro. Este verano pasará a la historia como uno de los más concurridos, en el que la isla ha dado la bienvenida a un gran número de turistas, las playas han estado a rebosar y el aeropuerto ha recibido multitud de vuelos internacionales. Han surgido nuevos negocios en las islas, se han reiniciado las obras de los proyectos de construcción y mucha gente ha llegado en pos del estilo de vida mediterráneo. Además, el anuncio de la nueva ruta entre Nueva York y Mallorca ha sido bien acogida por muchos

COCO’S DELIA LOOK TO THE YEAR AHEAD…

It has been a few months since I last sat down with Lauren at Coco’s Deli in Portals Nous and as ever, there is plenty to catch up on.

Since taking over Coco’s Deli, owner Lauren has made a series of subtle changes to the much-loved and well-established local for many people from Portals and neighbouring towns. The menu has welcomed some exciting new dishes including the popular winter warmers available now, as well as some fresh juices and smoothies to suit all tastes and lifestyles.

Recently returning from one of her multiple trips to Los Angeles, Lauren tells me all about it. “LA feels like a home from home”, she says. “It gives me so much inspiration, both personally and for the business”. Every trip across the pond is another opportunity to search for new concepts and ideas and see how they would work on the island as well as a chance to unwind and take long walks to reflect on everything. Even Lauren’s pooch,

Tyga got a chance to kick back and relax at a doggy spa!

With Christmas coming up, you still have time to pop into Coco’s for your favourite spiced lattes and the regular menu before the Deli closes for a month from December 15th until January 16th so that Lauren and the team can have some well-deserved time off.

So what does 2023 have in store for Lauren and Coco’s?

The first thing that will be launched in 2023 is Coco’s cold-pressed juice detox plans. Most of us try the “new year, new me” but don’t often have the motivation to get started. These one, three, and five-day plans are just what you need to get started. The 1-Day Junk Flush is designed to kickstart your journey to health and help flush out all of those nasty toxins that we will have spent the

festive season bingeing on. The 3-Day Clean & Lean is for those looking for a slightly longer cleanse and perfect for those looking to shed some Christmas weight. The 5-Day Meltdown Program is for those who mean business with their health and want to get to their optimum level of health before they embark on their fitness and diet plans for the year ahead. These juices can be ordered and collected from Coco’s so keep an eye on the socials for when these plans are released. Coco’s Deli merchandise was launched with great success in 2022 and some new items will be added to the online shop in the new year along with the hoodies (both human and doggy), water bottles, and t-shirts. Lauren is also going to be turning some of her focus to catering for boats next summer as this proved very popular and is an opportunity to expand Coco’s brand. In terms of branding, Lauren’s YouTube channel demonstrates her love of fitness and in 2023 she hopes to expand into a bootcamp and partner with some wellknown gyms on the island - watch this space! Lauren asked me to conclude everything by saying a huge thank you to her fabulous team and all of her clients that have been so supportive and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Keep up to date with all of the latest news by visiting the Instagram page @cocosdeli or Lauren’s travel and fitness videos at @ justamylauren.

VISTAZO AL AÑO QUE VIENE…

Han pasado varios meses desde que me senté a charlar por última vez con Lauren de Coco’s Deli en Portals Nous y, como siempre, había mucho que contar.

Desde que se hizo cargo de Coco’s Deli, su propietaria Lauren ha realizado una serie de sutiles cambios a un lugar muy querido por muchos residentes de Portals y alrededores. La carta cuenta con nuevos platos, incluidos los platos calentitos para el invierno, así como zumos y batidos recién hechos para todos los gustos. Recién llegada de sus muchos viajes a Los Ángeles, Lauren me cuenta sus experiencias. “Estar en LA es como estar en casa”, me comenta. “Me inspira mucho, tanto a nivel personal como empresarial”.

Cada viaje que realiza a EEUU le brinda una nueva oportunidad para descubrir nuevos conceptos e ideas y explorar si tendrían éxito en la isla, además de poder descansar y disfrutar de largos paseos para reflexionar sobre las cosas. ¡Hasta el perrito de Lauren, Tyga, tuvo la oportunidad de relajarse en un spa para perros! Con la navidad a la vuelta de la esquina, todavía tenéis tiempo de pasar por Coco’s a degustar los lattes especiados y su carta habitual antes de que el local cierre por un mes – del 15 diciembre al 16 enero- para

proyecto y eliminar todas las odiosas toxinas que se han acumulado en el organismo durante las comilonas navideñas. El Day Clean & Lean de 3 días está concebido para aquéllos que buscan una desintoxicación más prolongada, ideal para deshacerse del exceso de peso adquirido durante las fiestas. El Meltdown Program de 5 días es para los que se toman la salud muy en serio y que quieren que el organismo esté en condiciones óptimas para iniciar sus planes de fitness de todo el año. Podéis pedir y recoger estos zumos en Coco’s, así que estad al tanto de las redes sociales para averiguar cuándo estarán disponibles.

La tienda de Coco’s Deli se abrió con gran éxito en 2022 y se han añadido nuevos productos en la tienda online: las sudaderas (para humanos y para perros), botellas de agua y camisetas. Lauren asimismo se plantea hacer crecer su servicio de catering para yates, que ha tenido mucho éxito y representa una oportunidad para expandir la marca de Coco’s. A esto hemos de sumar el canal de YouTube de Lauren, donde queda patente su pasión por el fitness, y en 2023 proyecta organizar un bootcamp junto con algunos de los gimnasios más renombrados de la isla- ¡así que estad atentos!

Lauren ha querido finalizar nuestro encuentro agradeciendo a su maravilloso equipo y a sus clientes todo el apoyo mostrado, deseándoles a todos una feliz navidad y un próspero año nuevo.

Podéis manteneros al corriente de las novedades a través de su página de Instagram @cocosdeli o los videos de Lauren sobre viajes y fitness en @justamylauren.

que Lauren y su equipo puedan tomarse un merecido descanso. ¿Y qué le traerá el 2023 a Lauren y a Coco’s?

La primera novedad en 2023 en Coco’s son sus planes detox con zumos de primer prensado. Muchos de nosotros nos planteamos lo del ‘año nuevo, vida nueva’, pero con frecuencia nos falla la motivación. Estos planes de uno, tres y cinco días son perfectos para poder iniciar un detox. El Junk Flush de 1 día está diseñado para comenzar tu saludable

COCO’S DELI – UN

By Ben Mulvey

RHOC - A Successful 2022 and Busy 2023 Ahead for the Kinsella Family

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By Ben Mulvey

Over the past year, Hanna and Martin welcomed another baby to their family when beautiful Kimia was born and continued to be amazed by how quickly big brother Max is growing up and developing his personality. They also launched several new businesses, kept up with their clinics, and filmed a successful new series of the Real Housewives of Cheshire - how does one couple do all of this in just one year? “It’s been a crazy year,” Martin tells me. “We have had so much going on and have enjoyed family life with the kids.”

Hanna’s own dental product line, Icy Bear, has gone from strength to strength and both she and Martin are surprised at quite how successful it has been. Every target that they set for the business has been smashed and the new whitening kit launched earlier in the year and has flown off the shelves. Martin’s Dr Kinsella skincare range has had similar success following the glamorous launch party and the products have been shipping everywhere with orders coming in thick and fast. His Online Hormone Clinic has also grown beyond all predictions and

he is now helping hundreds of people and improving their quality of life. This year the couple have also been able to visit Mallorca more often which has meant that Martin has been able to see more of his patients in his Santa Ponsa clinic. His Re-enhance Clinic in Cheshire remains very busy with a constant stream of clients visiting to improve their looks and feel better about themselves - perhaps you’ve seen the Instagram and Tik-Tok updates live from the clinic?

Hanna recently wrapped filming for the three-part Christmas special of Real Housewives of Cheshire which began airing on ITV Be and the ITV Hub on December 5th at 9pm. The short Christmas special features some of the Housewives cruising in Mexico and the Caribbean on the Royal Princess ship. Glitz and glamour take centre stage as the Housewives get used to life on board such a huge and beautiful ship.

Aside from her filming and looking after the kids, Hanna has also been on a fitness journey and has maintained her strict diet and exercise routine since giving birth to

Kimia and the results are there to be seenshe looks amazing!

2023 looks to be an equally busy year for Hanna and Martin with all of their various projects continuing and some new ones in the pipeline. Hanna now has a break from filming and the family is looking forward to their first Christmas as a family of four.

In the new year, Martin will be increasing the frequency of his trips to his clinic in Mallorca and will be visiting the island at least once a month to see his patients so make sure to get your appointments in early.

The Christmas Special of Real Housewives of Cheshire is available on the ITV Hub from December 5th. Martin’s clinic, ReEnhance Medicina Asthetica is located on Avenida del Rey Jaime I, 108 in Santa Ponsa and enquiries and appointments can be made by contacting info@re-enhance.com.

To find out more about Dr Kinsella Skincare visit www.drkinsella.com and for everything Icy Bear Dental head to www.icybeardental. com.

Find both Hanna and Martin on Instagram @hannamiraftab and @drmartinkinsella.

the last time in 2022 I spoke with Martin and Hanna Kinsella about all of their successes in 2022 and discussed their plans for 2023 and, as usual, there was plenty to talk about.

‘NICE TO MEET YOU’ NETWORKING, SMILES AND SUCCESS!

The third instalment of the much-loved Celebrity Nice to Meet You event was held Friday 4th November at the Leonardo Hotel in Portals (formerly the OD).

Greeted on the reception by the lovely Michelle, and warmly welcomed by Donna, Matthew and Larrick where everyone enjoyed a welcome drink at the hotel’s classy bar area. After a drink our guests made their way upstairs to Sala Ibiza where Donna Suarez introduced the event, and introduced some of the Celebrity team. Celebrity Nice to Meet You is the ideal opportunity to promote your business or

‘Nice to Meet you’ … networking, éxito y sonrisas

La tercera entrega del tan apreciado evento Nice to Meet You tuvo lugar el pasado Viernes 4 de noviembre en el Hotel Leonardo en Portals (anteriormente OD).

Tras una cálida acogida por parte de la encantadora Michelle en recepción, así como por Donna, Matthew y Larrick, todos disfrutamos de una copa de bienvenida en el elegante bar del hotel. A continuación los todos nos dirigimos a la Sala Ibiza, donde

services and each person in the room did this by speaking for a couple of minutes about themselves and their businesses. There were plenty of laughs throughout the event and it was great to learn about each other’s ventures and to hear about so many interesting ideas and concepts. After the attendees had all spoken we all headed back downstairs to the bar area to begin networking. Everyone mingled and chatted as drinks were sipped and

Donna Suarez presentó el evento así como a algunos miembros del equipo Celebrity.

Celebrity Nice to Meet You constituye una oportunidad ideal para promocionar tu empresa o servicios, en la que cada invitado dispone de unos minutos para presentar su negocio a los demás asistentes. No faltaron risas y sonrisas durante todo el evento y resultó muy interesante conocer los proyectos, ideas y conceptos de los demás invitados. Tras ello, regresamos todos al bar a empezar el networking.

canapés eaten in the comfortable bar area. The event was terrific fun, well received by all of our guests and plenty of introductions were made for business to be done. If you’d like us to let you know about the time, date and place for Nice to Meet You 4 please scan the QR Code below and subscribe to our Celebrity Newsletter and you won’t miss a thing.

Entre copas y canapés todos charlamos distendidamente durante la velada. Fue un evento muy divertido, bien acogido por los invitados y que ofreció multitud de oportunidades para compartir ideas y establecer contactos afines. Si deseas recibir información sobre el lugar, la fecha y la hora del evento Nice to Meet You 4 escanea el Código QR que aparece a continuación y suscríbete a nuestro Celebrity Newsletter para obtener información puntual sobre todo lo que vayamos organizando.

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THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE CONTROVERSIAL IN FASHION AND LIFESTYLE

Amanda Zips It Up brings together some of Amanda’s experiences, observations, travels and fashion likes and dislikes. Thankfully, containing more “likes” than the “dis” variety. Amanda spends her time in London, Mallorca and Ibiza researching fashion from every angle. Zips It Up is a part tongue-in-cheek, part brutally honest look at this world that she inhabits. From the Fashion Week catwalks of London, New York, Paris and Milan to the backstreet boho boutiques of Palma and the Balearic beaches of Ibiza, it’s all here. Enjoy.

Amanda O’Riordan x

COAT SEASON 2022 – WHICH TREND SUITS YOU?

Following on from one of the Med’s hottest summers, ‘Coat Season’ is now officially in full swing. It’s my favourite season of the year, and because a coat is more visible than any other fashion item, one has to make it look worthwhile. You may already have a stylish coat or two hanging in the closet, but why not succumb to some of 2022/23 trends too, and check out these chic offerings for the chilly season?

LEATHER

Hold on tight – your favourite biker jacket is back, but this time it’s all about the motor racing jacket, aviator collars and less zips. Wear with a black jumpsuit and tall chunky platform boots from Zara.

THE OVERCOAT

Think ‘Pretty Woman’, when Richard Gere threw his coat over Julia Roberts to keep her ‘covered up’. Long length wool coats and waterproof trenches and Macs keep you looking on trend whilst oozing class and sophistication. No need to dress up underneath. Wear with a micro mini, polo-neck and loafers at Mango.

SHEARLING

My coat of choice this year – the retro Afghan or ‘Penny Lane’ coat, as seen on Kate Hudson in ‘Almost Famous’. This iconic hippy look of the 60s gets a 2022 revamp by Superdry with sustainable materials, looking equally cool. Wear with skinnies, knee length boots and a 1970 Bella Freud sweater.

QUILTED UTILITY

Grab that Puffa or belted quilted coat - ideally in all shades of military green. As well as keeping you cosy, this will suit all shapes, sizes and colourings. Found almost everywhere this season. Just keep it simple and plain – in green, but stay away from the camouflage print! Wear with any tan or red accessories ie. Tan boots and Red bags.

TEMPORADA DEL ABRIGO 2022 – ¿QUÉ TENDENCIA TE SIENTA MEJOR?

Tras uno de los veranos más calurosos en el Mediterráneo, la ‘Temporada del Abrigo” ha hecho su entrada triunfal. Es mi estación favorita del año, porque el abrigo es una prenda altamente visible; por ello, hay que hacer que valga la pena. Tal vez ya tengas un abrigo estiloso en tu armario, pero ¿por qué no echar un vistazo a algunas de las tendencias 2022/23 y las excelentes ofertas de moda para la estación más fresquita?

CUERO

Prepárate – tu chaqueta de motociclista vuelve a estar de moda, pero más del estilo automovilístico, con cuello de aviador y menos cremalleras. Lúcela con un mono negro y botas toscas de plataforma de Zara.

EL ABRIGO

Piensa en ‘Pretty Woman’, cuando Richard Gere le colocó el abrigo a Julia Roberts sobre los hombros para ‘taparla’. Se llevan los abrigos largos de lana y los ‘trench’ y gabardinas impermeables para un look con clase y sofisticación. No te hará falta ir elegante por debajo. Llévalos con minifalda, jersey de cuello cisne y mocasines de Mango.

PIEL DE CORDERO

Mi abrigo favorito de la temporada – el abrigo retro-afgano o ‘Penny Lane’ como lo lució Kate Hudson en ‘Almost Famous’. Este mítico look hippy de los 60 ha sido renovado por Superdry empleando materiales sostenibles, pero preservando el look original.

Lúcelo con skinny jeans, botas de caña alta y jersey 1970 Bella Freud.

GUATEADO

Ponte el abrigo guateado – ideal en todos los tonos verde military. Estarás calentita, le sienta bien a cualquier silueta, talla y color. Lo encontrarás en todas partes esta temporada. Ideal si es un tono verde y sencillo – y evita el estampado camuflaje. Llévalo con complementos en color marrón o rojo, como por ejemplo con botas de piel marrón con bolso rojo.

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GALATZO HEALTH - PREMIER HOLISTIC MOBILE IV DRIP THERAPY

When we think of IV drips we usually think of tubes and hospitals and being unwell. But what if you changed the way you saw these bags of liquid and saw them as something that could make you feel better, and improve your overall health, and all from the comfort of your own home? This is what Dr Indhira Ghyssaert and her husband Benoit Demacq have achieved with the Holistic Mobile IV clinic that they run as part of Galatzo Health in Mallorca.

By Ben Mulvey

Dr Indhira began her career specialising in Family and Community Medicine and became interested in using conventional medicine and holistic natural medicine together to achieve better results and improve her patients’ overall health. Coming from a long line of doctors, Indhira has always wanted to help people and this process seemed to have better and often surprising results with her patients. It was during this time that Indhira discovered the benefits of IV drips and how they can be used to heal, detox, and improve patients’ health.

Along with her husband Ben, the couple moved to Mallorca to work in a clinic that provided holistic and conventional medical

care to patients, namely the IV drips that Dr Indhira had become so interested in.

Eventually, this clinic closed and the couple set up their own practice, Galatzo Health, and took their patients with them.

Galatzo Health follows a unique 360 º approach combining western and natural medicine when treating patients and uses functional medicine to assess each person on an individual basis.

“Functional Medicine is a systems biologybased approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of a disease.

Functional medicine takes the holistic approach to understand who you are, knowing that every person is unique and

should have a medical plan that is custom fit for their needs.”

After the initial consultation which consists of various standardised tests, an in-depth conversation and a study of your lifestyle, Dr Indhira begins her tailored treatment plan based on the results of these tests and analytics.

The Holistic IV drips are a key part of this tailored treatment plan and are used to complement conventional medical care.

The IV drips all have different properties, ingredients and components to treat a wide array of ailments. The drips are packed full of vitamins and nutrients that our bodies require and can help to boost our immune

systems, speed up healing, and kick-start a detoxification process. Dr Indhira and Ben are able to really connect with their patients and assess the symptoms that they present with to identify the root cause rather than just treating the symptom itself.

Although Galatzo Health has a practice located in Clinica La Luz in Palma where they provide their services, the unique and convenient mobile IV clinic has proven very popular with residents on the island. Dr Indhira and Ben receive the enquiries through WhatsApp or online and quickly arrange an appointment with the patient for the same day anywhere on the island and from the comfort of their own home or hotel. This mobile wellness service is designed to capture the feeling of wellness and maintain it for as long as possible so efficiency and speed are key to their success.

So, if this holiday season is slightly overindulgent or you have some underlying issues that you believe Dr Indhira and Ben could help you with, why not kick-start your new year with an IV drip and consultation at Galatzo Health?

For more information contact Galatzo Health via phone or WhatsApp at or +34 655 726 050 or visit their website www.galatzohealth. com. Alternatively, check out their Instagram page @ivdripmallorca. Clinica Luz is located at Carrer Camilo José Cela 20, 3rd floor.

WORRY IS TODAY’S MOUSE EATING TOMORROW’S HEADPHONES!

Celebrity Magazine is back to guide you through the winter months and I’m so pleased to be part of this unique, forward-thinking and creative force of positivity. This amazing publication has 2023 set to be the year where the Balearic business and local communities are really going to feel even more love and inclusion from Celebrity. Trust me, your subscriptions are going to be revealing some big surprises that you will benefit from, I wish I could elaborate more but I’m being good for once, unlike this naughty rodent.

Ok, so the real quote in the page title is by writer Larry Eisenberg and ends with the word “cheese” but this is exactly what I discovered had happened a few hours before I was due to fly back to the UK to DJ at the Clockwork Orange “Day of The Dead” Halloween extravaganza at Chelmsford Racecourse. A little furry dormouse decided to chow down on my rare Sony MDR-10RC cans which I have had for many years and demolished the foam ear pads and headband, damn that greedy mouse! I bet he had a sore stomach from his zero calorie meal but everything happens for a reason and good old WHSmith came to the rescue! As some of you may have noticed our favourite, dependable British friend which opened its first shop 230 years ago in London is now cropping up in Spanish airports as part of a huge expansion programme and recently opened six new shops in Palma and two in Ibiza Airport and I am very happy to share the news that I managed to bag myself a full-time job selling you guys all things confectionery, tech and readable.

After the closure of the large newsagents in Ibiza Town two years ago, your favourite and familiar British, Spanish, French, Italian

and German magazines plus your favourite sweets and chocolate bars are all back on the shelf, on The White Isle and of course, a few may have passed these lips. And just to prove GOD really is a DJ, luckily my new employer also stocks Sony Headphones as part of its tech range!

So off I skipped (difficult in 6inch heels) with my new cans on my ears to make my Clocky debut and DJ b2b with my good pal Danny Oliver, a definite career highlight dressed as a demon, geisha, alien in PVC thigh-high stripper boots, the perfect outfit to bang out the latest and hottest bassline tunes and what a reception we had from the Halloween Clockwork fans. it was a spine-tingling, hairsup-on-your-arms moment but here’s a bit of a newsflash for y’all, Clockwork Orange my new and beautiful famalam is 30 years young next year and the famous Clockstock Festival is back! Tickets have just been released and they sell really fast so make sure your grab one from the link on my Instagram and the next time you’re in Ibiza Airport, come in and say “Buenas” but take care because I can

chat for England so don’t miss your flight! As many of you know, the first few months after moving to a foreign country can be a really testing time for many reasons, all of us with our own individual challenges to navigate on top of the new post-Brexit red tape necessities which can really make you feel frustrated and somewhat insecure and at times. I’ve felt like a deer caught in the headlights when various bureaucratic curve balls have been thrown my way but what has got me through the tough times these past couple of months has been the amazing support of my friends, old and new, who really have at times selflessly picked up one of those curve balls and kicked them into touch. “Sorted Mikey” has been the phrase so often said to me by my friends which I am forever grateful for but my advice to anyone moving to a new home abroad is to not let these challenges and curve balls become all-consuming. There is so much to enjoy, connect or reconnect with and I learnt that what we have around us to tap into is what really makes a difference to your mental health, to keep your mood positive and relaxed. Taking time to walk on the beach, lie in the sun or just have those quiet moments breathing in the fresh, salty air helps to bring clarity to any stressy, muddled situation and sharing a meal or coffee and practising your Spanish can help to boost your confidence. Remember the world is still turning and no one will mind if you switch your phone off for a couple of hours each day and “you do you” to get where you need to be on a personal and financial level. With so many people’s favourite yet busiest Balearic season over and with people having a bit more time on their hands, don’t be afraid to lean on your pals if

you need help cause if there is one thing we proud Brits are rubbish at it is asking for help. At the time of writing this, the England footy squad has just had a 6-2 triumphant World Cup opening and, being a footy fan (Bristol City FYI), I’m going to be following the matches at the iconic Plastik Bar, San Antonio and also at a fabulous new Italian restaurant called Gusto’s in Playa D’en Bossa where I recently DJ’d for the WHSmith Christmas Party. These are two places I personally recommend to all you football fans to go to over the coming weeks and with a new party I’m shaping up, NOCTILUA, with some of Ibiza’s finest DJ talent onboard I hope to see you soon and be playing a celebratory World in Motion (Carabinieri Mix) - New Order in my DJ set!

¡La preocupación es el ratón de hoy que se va comiendo los auriculares de mañana! Celebrity Magazine regresa durante los meses de invierno y me complace mucho formar parte de este singular y creativo torrente de positividad y visión de futuro. Esta fabulosa publicación se propone asegurar que durante 2023 todos los negocios y ciudadanos de las Baleares van a sentir cariño e inclusión por parte de Celebrity. Creedme: desvelaremos varias sorpresas que os gustarán mucho; ojalá pudiera contaros más, pero me voy a portar bien por una vez, al contrario de este travieso roedor.

Pues bien: la cita que aparece en el título de este artículo pertenece al escritor Larry Eisenberg y finaliza con la palabra ‘queso’, pero esto es exactamente lo que me ocurrió antes de mi vuelo de regreso al Reino Unido para hacer de DJ en la fiesta de Halloween de Clockwork Orange “Día de los Muertos” celebrada en el hipódromo de Chelmsford. Un pequeño y peludito ratoncito decidió comerse mis preciados auriculares Sony MDR-10RC que he tenido durante tantos años; ¡el maldito roedor se zampó la espuma de los tapones y la diadema! Seguro que le dolió luego la tripa al digerirlo, pero todo

sucede por alguna razón y nuestro querido y viejo amigo WHSmith acudió al rescate. Algunos de vosotros os habréis fijado que esta cadena británica que abrió su primera tienda hacer 230 años está apareciendo en varios aeropuertos españoles como parte de un programa de expansión, habiendo inaugurado recientemente seis nuevas tiendas en Palma y dos en el aeropuerto de Ibiza y me alegra contaros que he conseguido un puesto de trabajo con ellos vendiendo tecnología, libros, revistas y golosinas.

Tras cerrar uno de los negocios de venta de prensa en Ibiza ciudad hace dos años, hoy vuelve a ser posible comprar las publicaciones británicas, españolas, francesas, italianas y alemanas de siempre, además de chuches y chocolates, en la Isla Blanca… habiéndome dado yo mismo algún que otro capricho. ¡¡¡Y como prueba de que DIOS es realmente un DJ, mi nuevo empleador vende auriculares

Sony!!!!

Así que me fui dando saltos (complicado con tacón de 15 cm) con los nuevos cascos en las orejas a hacer mi debut in Clockwork Orange como DJ junto con mi buen amigo Danny Oliver, momento álgido de mi carrera vestido como demonio, geisha y alien en botas de PVC tipo stripper hasta medio muslo, el atuendo perfecto para pinchar los temas más calientes, ¡y cómo nos recibieron los fans del Halloween Clockwork! ¡Fue un momento que pone los vellos pelos de punta! Puedo adelantaros que el año que viene Clockwork Orange cumple 30 años y que además vuelve el famoso Clockstock Festival. Las entradas ya están a la venta, así que comprad la vuestra a través del enlace en mi Instagram y la próxima vez que estéis en el aeropuerto de Ibiza, pasaos a saludar, pero cuidado: que me enrollo como una persiana y podría haceros perder el vuelo.

Como muchos sabéis, los primeros meses tras mudarse a otro país pueden ser complicados por muchas razones; cada uno tiene sus propios problemas además de los nuevos papeleos post-Brexit que hacen

que algunos nos sintamos frustrados y algo inseguros. Ha habido momentos difíciles en estos últimos dos meses pero he podido superarlos gracias al apoyo de mis amigos, nuevos y viejos, quien en ocasiones han acudido a mi rescate. ‘Solucionado, Mikey’ es lo que muchos de mis amigos me han ido diciendo; les estoy muy agradecido y quiero aconsejar a cualquiera que se esté planteado ir a vivir al extranjero que no permita que estos problemas y contratiempos le hundan. Hay tanto que disfrutar y he aprendido que tenemos muchos recursos a nuestro alrededor para proteger nuestra salud mental y mantener una actitud positiva y relajada. Un paseo por la playa, tomar el sol o disfrutar de un momento de silencio respirando el aire marino aporta claridad a cualquier situación confusa o complicada, y compartir una comida o un café o practicar el idioma ayuda a incrementar tu confianza en ti mismo. Recuerda que el mundo sigue girando y que no pasará nada si apagas el móvil un par de horas al día para hacer lo que tengas que hacer para re-equilibrarte. Ahora que la temporada de más trabajo en las Baleares ha llegado a su fin, por lo que la gente dispone de más tiempo libre, no dudes en buscar el apoyo de tus amigos si necesitas ayuda: algo que a nosotros, los orgullosos británicos, nos cuesta muchísimo trabajo. Mientras escribo estas líneas, el equipo de fútbol de Inglaterra acaba de celebrar un resultado de 6-2 en el Mundial y, como aficionado (hincha del Bristol City), voy a presenciar los partidos en el emblemático Plastik Bar (San Antonio) así como en el nuevo y fantástico restaurante italiano Gusto’s en Playa d’en Bossa donde hace poco ejercí de DJ para la fiesta navideña de WHSmith. Son dos sitios que recomiendo a los aficionados del fútbol. Asimismo, estoy organizando una nueva fiesta, NOCTILUA, con algunos de los DJ más talentosos de Ibiza, así que espero veros pronto para pinchar el nuevo World in Motion (Carabinieri Mix) - New Order.

CALA

CANCER CHARITY SHOP

Every few months we catch up with Angela from Cala Nova Cancer Charity Shop to find out how they are doing and how they are helping their chosen charities. This time we had plenty to discuss flowing a successful 2022 and a bright 2023 ahead.

By Ben Mulvey

The volunteers at the Cala Nova Cancer Charity Shop have worked tirelessly over the past year to continue their work in the community for people suffering from cancer. These volunteers generously give their time to sort through the endless donations, serve customers in their three shops, and even find time to organise events for everyone to enjoy.

In November, Angela and the team organised a wonderful Christmas market at Nova in Port Cala Nova. People came in droves to wander around the stalls selling handicrafts and local products, sip a glass of wine in the 25-degree sunshine, and catch up with friends. The wonderful Izzy Newman belted out some Christmas songs to get everyone in the Christmas spirit and there was even a visit from a certain bearded gentleman and his helper from the North Pole! The market was a roaring success with over €1,500 raised for charity. Well done to everyone that made the event so enjoyable!

For 2023, Angela and the team will be continuing their work at the charity shops in San Agustin but, as always, they need our help. Donations are always welcome and can

be taken directly to the store or organised for collection by contacting Angela. Volunteers are always needed so if you have any spare time then pop in and have a chat and see if there is anything you can do to help. They will also be arranging more coffee mornings such as the Macmillan coffee morning that they held at Secret Garden that raised €1,000 for families in the UK that need the support. Angela has asked me to thank each and every one of her dedicated volunteers, without whom there would be no charity shop. She would also like to thank the community for their generous donations and unwavering support.

Pop in and see Angela and the team at the Cala Nova Cancer Charity Shop at Avinguda de Joan Miró, 358 in San Agustin between 10 am - 2 pm from Monday to Saturday and be sure to pop your head into the furniture shop a few doors down. For information or to offer your time, give Angela a call at +34 609 84 86 22 or call the shop on +34 971 708 664.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Cala Nova Cancer Charity Shop.

Authentic Italian Cuisine

Contro Corrente was born out of two friends’ passion for sharing their love of traditional, authentic Italian cuisine with pizza lovers across the island. It’s as simple as that. One of the essential qualities of our restaurant is the customer service we provide. Good food is not always enough to capture people’s interest. In our case, most of the clients come back because aside from high-quality food and a cosy environment, we always make our visitors feel welcomed and appreciated.

HEATHROW FIREFIGHTERS RETURN

Considered one of the best-organised events on the calendar, the Peguera Triathlon attracts a growing number of discerning athletes each year. October 2022’s highly successful event, saw around 1,200 participants gathering, from an impressive 25 different countries. Favouring the glorious autumn weather, many athletes took advantage of the additional programme of cultural, gastronomic and sports activities to bring their families for a memorable weekend.

This year Team Cav, competing to honour the much-loved Carl Cavanagh, saw their team swell from 14 to 26. Not only did this band of brotherhood complete the gruelling event in Carl’s memory but also in 2021 raised an impressive £2,500 for the Firefighters Charity. In 2019, British Firefighter Carl Cavanagh was pulled from the sea at Tora Beach during the Triathlon. Aged only 45, a strong swimmer and in peak condition, his heart had given out. The hugely popular character “A gentleman, and a vital person with a great sense of humour” was returned to Heathrow with ultimate ceremonies of respect and buried with full honours.

Over the years I have remained in contact with one of his closest friends and colleagues, Rob Harding who returned in 2021 with other colleagues, together with Carl’s wife Lizzie and four children Jessica, Henry, Edward and Florence to complete the gruelling course in his memory. Despite the exhausted

Firefighters declaring “Never again!” they were back in even greater force this year, all reaching the finish line in good time. I finally met Lizzie and her delightful children. She explained that her parents have an apartment overlooking that very beach, and Mallorca is a second home to them all, which is why Carl chose his first triathlon to be in Majorca. Although extremely hard, Lizzie had been adamant that the tragedy would not stop them from returning and enjoying Mallorca. “Carl was so full of life. Such a charismatic person, everyone loved him. The sort of guy who lit up a room when he entered. The life and soul of a party. He was a great husband to Lizzie and a proud father of four. He would do anything for anyone, particularly his family. It was his first Triathlon, and I had never seen him in such great physical condition,” Rob told me. As I joined them for a drink, I had a taste of the utter devotion and bonded camaraderie among the firefighters.

This extended to their own families who had flown over with them as one big family to support Lizzie and her children. Illustrating life going forward after tragedy. “This has become an inspirational annual event and even more want to join us next year!”

Team Cav byLaura Stadler

Ben Durrance, Rob Harding and Graeme Simmond with Graeme Taylor from Tyne and Wear Station

Lizzie with children Jessica, Henry, Edward and Florence honouring their father on Tora Beach Peguera with flowers and beer

Did you know, every 90 minutes, someone commits suicide? Shocking statistics like this inspired Gary Napier from The GAP Counselling, and event organiser Rachael Wilson to set up a follow-on Charity Football Match to continue to raise awareness for men’s health and so, ‘The Movember Shield’ was born.

By Steve Burge

Portals Laundry is now in its twenty second year of trading, and in February 2017 was taken over by new management, an ex-yacht captain and crew. So, with a wealth of experience, the team are attuned to the exacting requirements of the yachting industry and the highest levels of service.

New high-tech machines with state-of-the-art wash programs using the latest products take laundry and dry cleaning to a whole new level. Portals Laundry offers the highest levels of service to the marine industry.

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Held on Saturday 5th November at Sporting Son Ferrer’s ‘Campo de futbol’, the metaphorical fireworks were flying as ‘The Yachties’ took on ‘The Street Angels’ for the second time this season in the muchanticipated follow-up fixture from ‘The ManWell Cup’.

IBEX Insurance, Wave Uniforms and Activewear, Sandberg Estates and The Anchor Bar in Cala Major sponsored the day. D.J Des Mitchell kindly provided pre/ post-match and half-time tunes. Ayesha Wood from Radio One and myself, Steve Burge from Red Hot Branding assisted the raffle draw, receiving donations from Russell Martin Academy, Palma Jump, Gemini Salon, Med 54, Bar Rositas, The Anchor Sports Bar in El Toro and Elefante in Santa Catalina and Sant Agusti.

The match itself was another highly contested battle refereed by Chris Keenan. The game had everything: a nail-biting finale, sublime skills, crunching tackles, wonder goals, penalties, red cards and some fantastic match-winning saves.

The honours ultimately went to Allan James, Skipper of ‘The Yachties’, as they hung on to their lead to win 6-5 to lift the Shield Cup at the final whistle. Goal scorers for ‘The Yachties’ included AJ, Fabio Lima, Brad Tayler, Kyle Spargo, Radoslav Radoev and Steven Patterson. On target for ‘The Street Angels’; Bradleigh White, Matteo Marcolini and a hat-trick from Rich Ford. Interviewed after the match Gary Napier said: “These events are growing in momentum and

have attracted a wide spectrum of support from all over the island. We don’t quite know where it will go, but at the moment we are proud to be involved in such a legacy event”. Over 800 Euros were raised for The Street Angels - providing supported care and assistance to vulnerable people on the streets of Magaluf and Yachting Gives Backfighting hunger and poverty in Mallorca and beyond. Importantly, the day and the event continue to raise awareness of the Movember campaign and men’s mental health.

EL ESCUDO DE MOVIEMBRE (THE MOVEMBER SHIELD)

¿Sabías que cada 90 minutos se produce un suicidio?

Este estremecedor dato sirvió de inspiración para que Gary Napier de The GAP Counselling, y la organizadora de eventos Rachael Wilson, organizaran un partido de fútbol benéfico para seguir con su campaña de sensibilización sobre la salud mental masculina, dando lugar a la creación del “Escudo de Moviembre”.

Tuvo lugar el sábado 5 de noviembre en el campo de fútbol del Sporting Son Ferrer, donde los ‘Yachties’ se enfrentaron a los ‘Street Angels’ por segunda vez esta temporada en el segundo partido tras el ‘Man-Well Cup’.

IBEX Insurance, Wave Uniforms and Activewear, Sandberg Estates y el Anchor Bar en Cala Major fueron los patrocinadores del evento. El DJ Des Mitchell amablemente se encargó de amenizar el evento pre y post partido y durante el descanso. Ayesha Wood

de Radio One y Steve Burge de Red Hot Branding realizaron la rifa, que sorteaba regalos recibidos de Russell Martin Academy, Palma Jump, Gemini Salon, Med 54, Bar Rositas, The Anchor Sports Bar en El Toro y Elefante en Santa Catalina y Sant Agusti. El partido en sí fue muy emocionante, con Chris Keenan de árbitro. Un final de infarto, inigualable destreza, goles sorprendentes, penaltis, tarjeta roja y pases increíbles. La Shield Cup la recogió finalmente Allan James, Patrón de los ‘Yachties’, que defendieron su liderato con un 6-5, con goles de AJ, Fabio Lima, Brad Tayler, Kyle Spargo, Radoslav Radoev y Steven Patterson. Goles también por parte de los ‘Street Angels’, de Bradleigh White, Matteo Marcolini más el hat-trick de Rich Ford. Entrevistado tras el partido, Gary Napier comentó:

“Estos eventos cobran cada vez más fuerza y están recibiendo apoyo por toda la isla. No sabemos todavía la trayectoria que seguirá, pero de momento estamos orgullosos de participar en un evento tan importante”.

Se recaudaron más de 800 euros para The Street Angels – que brinda asistencia y apoyo a las personas sin techo de Magaluf, y para Yachting Gives Back – una organización creada para combatir el hambre y la pobreza en Mallorca y más allá. Y, lo más importante: el evento ha contribuido a la concienciación de la campaña Moviembre y la salud mental masculina.

TEAM CELEBRITY LOOKS AHEAD TO 2023

We are closing the door of 2022 and nearing 2023, which we welcome with open arms. This year has brought back some form of normal to our lives following the last two years of turmoil and changes, rules and regulations, sadness and losses which have affected many to rethink their lives and their priorities.

By Donna Suarez

One thing the Celebrity team has been this year is consistent. Up-to-date positive news and information about artists, events, venues and many wonderful things which have been happening in the Balearic Islands have been provided throughout the year for all of our readers. We have an amazing team to thank for all of this so we decided to take the time to have an amazing photoshoot done by the wonderful Jaime Iconic, a very talented man! This was at one of our favourite areas in Mallorca, Palmanova. Please give a warm welcome to, and meet the brains and beauty behind our Celebrity brand, the team who make Celebrity special and informative starting with a massive thank you to our behind-the-scenes guys Stefan, Kieran, Carina and Caro, who with their endless talent use their skills to catch the eye of the

reader whether it’s on social media, the website, newsletter mail out or the beautifully designed Celebrity Magazine. Continuing our appreciation for the team... Amanda who writes our homes section, with a holistic approach and energy who strives to improve our wonderful world with her energy and light, Soller Shirley who is bundles of fun and always with a smile, Mickey Slade our Ibiza swing and shine, never a dull moment with them. Our beautiful Feature Writer, Ben Mulvey adds class and sparkle to the magazine when proofreading and editing the articles and delves deep into the features and advertorials and really gets to know our clients and beautifully highlights what they do. Hamish, everyone loves Hamish. If ever there was a real-life action man it’s our Hamish Goddard jumping from boats to

bikes and automobiles, all he needs now is a box of Milk Tray and a suave black outfit, who knows he may be dropping off a Milk Tray with your next edition of Celebrity!. We add glamour and insider knowledge with the beautiful Laura Stadler, the lady who is always in the know and in the right place at the right time. She is a lovely lady who genuinely is our own little star who even managed to bring her hubby along who we encouraged to jump in with some photos at the Celebrity office. Most of you know the lovely Michelle and she needs no introduction, a ray of light beaming positive energy. She’s not a sales consultant, she’s your friend, our friend and the girl that gets stuff done. Huge thank you to our Michelle.

You may have noticed that we added the Spanish language to the magazine which

was long overdue! This is translated by Sylvia Baker de Perkal who is not only an official translator but also a very talented artist - some of her artwork is even featured in Celebrity Magazine.Despite not being in the photo, I would like to offer special thanks to Amanda O’ Riordan, Diablo V, Betina Von Hohendorff, David Whitney, Ilaria Acomanni and Amanda Morgan all of who are amazingly talented writers and bring you informative information and updates from around the Balearic Islands. I’m not saving the best for last, many of you know my earth brother Larrick Ebanks, singersongwriter, AAA Celebrity writer, branding manager and inspiration who has been very

challenged during 2020/2021 after catching pneumonia caused by a bout of covid, he’s a true fighter and I’m so pleased to say after an eleven-month stint in hospital is back with his superpowers to shed love and light around the globe, with Celebrity as one of his tools to reach the world.

I now have to take a step back and bow down to our wonderful Matthew Cull one of the Celebrity Directors along with Larrick and myself, who genuinely has held the fort together while our lovely Larrick was recovering from his long stint in hospital and I have been juggling trips to the hospital and three businesses. Matthew is our Editor and ‘Mr Motivator’ and the quiet man behind

the scenes but I have to say he has been the guiding star who is very much appreciated and valued. Let Celebrity Magazine continue to stand as a pillar of strength into 2023. And a huge thank you to our loyal and wonderful readers and advertisers. Since 2003 Celebrity has been going strong, relaunched in 2019 by myself, Donna Suarez and with this amazing team, has grown from strength to strength and we wouldn’t be able to do this without each and every one of you. I salute you all! Happy Christmas and a healthy prosperous new year. The Celebrity Team.

CELEBRATING CAROLE SOLOMON

Carole Solomon was hailed by her vast circle of friends as the “Queen of Portals”. She was naturally so likeable that she bonded easily with all genders. In fact, after 20 years of socialising daily in a small village, no one could find a negative word to say about this lovely, gracious lady with a ready smile. Certainly, the tsunami of people who attended her memorial bore testimony to a person who forgave easily and never had a bad word to say about anyone.

By Laura Stadler

loyal of friends, which was illustrated by the impressive numbers of all genders who turned up to honour her. Her big sixtieth birthday bash remains indelibly linked in everyone’s memory. The evening when festivities were suddenly shut down following the announcement of the Covid lockdown. Born in Newcastle, Carole was determined to pass in Mallorca. Only two days beforehand I spotted her enjoying a long lunch amongst a huge table of jovial friends in the Secret

CELEBRANDO LA VIDA DE CAROLE SOLOMON

Indeed, her memorial reflected her full life. Held under the leafy trees of the Secret Garden, bathed in the glorious autumn sunshine, friends paid tribute the Mallorcan way. No dreary black. Symbolic of the colour she brought to our lives, Carole was to be celebrated in vibrant shades and style. There was a table of Carole memorabilia, including a bottle of Bacardi, her favourite flowers and her beloved Louboutin shoes. There were speeches, together with amusing stories and laughter.

Petite with a mane of glossy dark hair, always coiffed to perfection, all confirmed that she was the most glamorous, kind and caring of friends, fun company with a wicked sense of humour. Albeit she remained a feisty Geordie who spoke her mind freely. Carole was not a sneakers and sweats girl. You were more likely to see her in a little Chanel suit, carrying her bag in the crook of her arm like our beloved late Queen. Indeed, I heard mention that we had lost two queens in as many months.

I remember during one party; some fellow accidentally tipped a bottle of red wine down her glorious white silk dress. ‘Don’t worry love, I’ll have your dress cleaned or buy you a new one,’ he muttered. ‘I don’t think he

realises it’s a Givenchy original!’ she stagewhispered good-naturedly to me. No drama. She assessed the situation, tried to wipe it off, looked at her ruined splattered Christian Louboutin shoes, shrugged and joked at least they matched their soles now. Indeed, she was the most immaculately groomed lady I have ever met. Even during gruelling cancer treatments, she never ventured out without her makeup, hair and nails perfect.

Most days Carole’s familiar elegance could be seen in various restaurants, cosily chatting around an ever-growing table of locals. All spoke of how she was the most

Garden. Fortunately, no one could have known that it was to be their last. Nor that the garden was soon to host such a memorable event to honour her. Certainly, the afternoon was a true celebration of a highly popular, much-loved friend, all filled with gratitude for knowing such a remarkable lady.

Su amplio círculo de amistades llamaban a Carole Solomon la “Reina de Portals”. Su amabilidad desbordante hacía que se llevara bien con todo el mundo. De hecho, tras 20 años de hacer vida social en la pequeña localidad de Portals, no ha habido nadie que tuviera algo negativo que decir acerca de esta maravillosa y gentil mujer siempre risueña. Ciertamente, el tsunami de personas que asistieron a su homenaje póstumo es una muestra clara del impacto que tuvo esta persona que perdonaba con facilidad y nunca tenía una mala palabra para nadie. El acto conmemorativo fue fiel reflejo de su plena vida. A la sombra de los árboles del Secret Garden bajo el glorioso sol de otoño, sus amigos rindieron homenaje al estilo mallorquín. En lugar del luto, y a fin de destacar el color que Carole aportó a nuestras vidas, todos nos vestimos de vivos colores. Hubo una mesa repleta de recuerdos de Carole, incluida una botella de Bacardí, sus flores favoritas y sus amados zapatos Louboutin. Entre risas y recuerdos, todos hablaron y recordaron historias divertidas de Carole.

Menuda, con una larga y brillante melena, siempre peinada a la perfección, ha sido la más glamurosa, la mejor amiga de sus amigos, divertidísima y con un pícaro sentido del humor. Aun así, siempre fue la atrevida chica de Newcastle que hablaba sin tapujos. Carole no vestía en chándal y zapatillas. Era habitual verla luciendo traje de Chanel, con su bolso

colgado del brazo a modo de nuestra querida y difunta Reina Isabel. Hubo quien comentó que habíamos perdido a dos reinas en menos de dos meses.

Recuerdo una fiesta en particular, en la que un tipo accidentalmente vertió una botella de vino tinto sobre su vestido blanco de seda.

“No te preocupes, cielo, lo mandaré limpiar a la tintorería o te compro uno nuevo”, dijo él. “¡Creo que no se da cuenta de que se trata de un Givenchy original!” me susurró a mí, con buen talante. Sin dramas. Intentó limpiar su vestido, echo un vistazo a sus zapatos Christian Louboutin salpicados de vino, encogió los hombros y bromeó que ahora hacían juego con la suela. Era la mujer más bien arreglada y elegante que he conocido. Hasta durante los duros tratamientos contra el cáncer, jamás salía sin maquillar, con el pelo y las uñas perfectas.

La elegante Carole se prodigaba con frecuencia por los restaurantes de la zona, charlando con amigos y conocidos. Todos comentaban que era la amiga más leal, lo que

explica el gran número de personas que se acercaron a rendirle homenaje. Su gran fiesta para celebrar su sesenta cumpleaños quedará grabada en la memoria de todos, porque además fue la noche en la que nos obligaron a poner fin a todas las celebraciones por el confinamiento y la pandemia. Nacida en Newcastle (Inglaterra), Carole había decidido morir en Mallorca. Tan solo dos días antes la pude ver disfrutando de un animado almuerzo con amigos en el Secret Garden. Afortunadamente, nadie sabía que iba a ser la última ocasión. Ni que el Secret Garden sería el lugar escogido para celebrar su vida tras su fallecimiento. Fue un merecido tributo a una amiga muy querida, con todos los asistente repletos de gratitud por haber conocido a una mujer tan extraordinaria.

Best and most treasured friend, Sue Barrett Rogers who accompanied Carole to her hospital visits and flew to Manchester to bring her back to Mallorca

Dave, Marlene and Julia with Crystal

Portals Queen Carole

Laura, Susan, Nicola, Wendy, Sophie and Shirley

Ilona, Karin and Sue

Steve, Roger, Sue, Joe, Matt, Marlene, Pat, Sven, Karlo, David, Dennis

Carole’s poignant yet tongue-in-cheek memorabilia table

Joanne and Matthew Aspey-Kent with Carole’s rescue dog Marley

Paco and his wife formally of Casa Paco fondly pay their respects to a regular client

SOLLER VALLEY STORIES

by Soller Shirley

WINTER IN SPAIN

For those of us who live or visit Mallorca in the winter, our world is magnificent. We say goodbye to our summer and autumn visitors and discover much more room. Room to walk, wander and breathe. The mountains call us for the fresh air and the ability to walk in cooler temperatures. Everyone gets their walking boots on and steps out for the day. The mountains and the trails of Route 221 and similar take even the first-time visitor to glorious places. Olive trees and goats may be your only companions for a while but then civilisation comes into sight and there is a coffee waiting. The trails around Fornalutx and Deia are the Sollerics delight

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and remind them of the family walks of their childhood. The mountains have picnic and barbeque areas dotted around them and this is a Sunday and Bank Holiday tradition. Groups of friends and family drive to barbeque sites and park their cars. They then reserve their barbie for the day, bringing the charcoal and the meat and vegetables to grill with them. They often start with bacon sandwiches on the grill before leaving for their mountain walk. The return is to the barbeque and to friends who have joined them. Then it is a lunchtime of food and chatter and occasionally a guitar. By 4 pm it’s time to go home as the mountains are freezing when the sun goes down. A wonderful occasion and in the memories

of so many local people and visitors. Meanwhile back on ground level and at the seaside, the winter is stunning. Whenever we get waves and storms at sea the surfers in their wet suits come out to try a few waves. The Mediterranean is not a natural surfing spot so we have to make the most of it when the weather gives us waves. The beachside walks and picnics continue all winter long as the sun shines over 300 days a year in Mallorca. Christmas lunch is often taken on the balcony or terrace and Boxing Day swims in the sea and the obligatory toast with champagne are regular features of our world.

Winter in Mallorca – there really is nothing like it…

INVIERNO EN MALLORCA

Para aquéllos que vivimos o visitamos Mallorca en invierno, sabemos que se trata de una época magnífica. La salida de los muchos visitantes estivales y otoñales deja tras de sí mucho espacio. Espacio para pasear, respirar, explorar. La sierra nos invita a disfrutar del aire puro, con una temperatura idónea para hacer senderismo. Todos sacan sus botas, listos para recorrer la Ruta 221 y otras muchas, plenas de vistas y lugares gloriosos. Si sales a hacer senderismo, tendrás por compañeros a los olivos y a las cabras durante tu caminata, regresando después a la civilización, donde te esperará un buen café. Las rutas por la zona de Fornalutx y Deià deleitan a los Sollerics, al estar repletas de recuerdos de su infancia. Hay zonas para hacer torradas en todas las rutas, donde se reúnen familiares y amigos en domingos y festivos. Reservan la ubicación para la torrada y traen carbón, carne y verduras para asar. Es frecuente

comer bocadillos de beicon antes de emprender la caminata. Luego vuelven a la torrada a disfrutar de una buena comida y tertulia, a menudo con guitarra incluida. Hacia las 4 de la tarde es hora de volver a casa, porque hace mucho frío en la sierra cuando se pone el sol. Unos días espléndidos para el recuerdo. Por otra parte, el invierno es maravilloso también junto al mar. Si el mar está movido, los surfistas se ponen los neoprenos para coger una buena ola. El mar Mediterráneo no es un entorno natural para surfistas, por lo que hay que aprovechar los momentos que nos brinda de vez en cuando el invierno. Los más de 300 días de sol al año en Mallorca permiten multitud de paseos y los picnics en la playa. La comida de navidad muchas veces se disfruta al aire libre en la terraza y nadar en el mar y el brindis con champán al día siguiente forman parte de nuestros rituales invernales en la isla. El invierno en Mallorca – no hay nada comparable… SOLLERWEB shirley@sollerweb.com

Island Spirit Mind, Body & Soul Mind Matters a spiritual journey to recovery

with Jaime Vida and Amanda Morgan

Welcome to the winter edition of Island Spirit

A guide to seeing Auras

Are there times when you feel uncomfortable in crowded places? Are there moments when you feel as if your space is being invaded? Some people can only come so close to you. This is a reaction triggered by your aura. It’s possible that someone else’s aura is intruding upon yours. At times, you feel uneasy in the presence of a certain person. When you enter a room, you have this sense that something is wrong. The human aura is a strong electro-magnetic eld. We give off electrical energy and absorb magnetic one. You can feel this energy force in a room full of people, where varying energies,positive and negative, are being interchanged. The aura is an extension of our energies, be it strong or weak, fair or otherwise,light and bright or dull and dense. It is a band of energy that surrounds us, a life energy that can be sensed around every living thing, plants, trees, animals, birds and people. There are seven layers of aura, but the most accessible to the human perception are the rst three layers surrounding the human body. Auras can be seen with the eyes wide open or it can also be seen psychically with the eyes closed. Colors are an important aspect of aura reading. Below is a description of the meanings different colors hold. When reading auras be sure to always trust your intuition.

BLACK:

This is a confusing color. There is nothing wrong with black in one’s aura. Black generally means one is shielding oneself from outside energies. This can also mean being unbalanced; one is hiding something or keeping secrets. A

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with oneself. Muddy gold means one has not really come to terms with one’s higher levels.

YELLOW:

Usually seen around a thinker, an analytical person. Could indicate a “balanced” person. Intelligent people show this color around their heads.

GREEN:

Sympathetic to others, dependable and has healing abilities. Muddier shade could indicate jealousy- like “green with envy”.

GRAY:

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black ring usually indicates some form of abuse, adults who have not dealt with early abuse will carry this black ring till they are healed.

BLUE:

This comes in different shades. Gifted people have shades of blue in their aura. Intuitive people will show pale blue coloration within the purple bursting out like rays of sunshine, emanating from the heart outwards. A deeper blue can indicate loneliness. A very deep blue shows devotion, honesty and good judgment whereas muddier shades of blue indicates a domineering person or a tendency towards depression.

BROWN:

This color can indicate growth in a person. Seen around the head and with other colors emanating in combination, it indicates a person who is developing mentally, intuitively and organizing within. Brown by itself can indicate lack of energy, or one who has become “stagnant”.

GOLD:

Indicates lots of spiritual energy, in tune

Can indicate intuition and creativity. Silvery gray shows femininity while darker gray can mean secretiveness or physical imbalance.

ORANGE:

Bright orange means one is growing emotionally and paranormally. A dull shade means a person is unsure how to accept this growth. Muddy orange shows in a person with too much pride.

PINK:

The color of love, and honesty. It also depicts the quieter side of an artistic and creative person. Dark pink may indicate immaturity or changes with one’s love life. Dull pink, however, watch out; Someone is lying.

PURPLE:

The color of intuition, a deeper purple hue shows a strong- willed and passionate person. It can also reect intense erotic imagination and being over-bearing.

RED:

A color of love or hate, strong emotions and a lot of energy. An intense red color, however, may indicate a person ready to fly off the handle.

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As the year draws to a close and we prepare for Christmas with our loved ones, winding down from a busy year we would like to thank our readers for joining us on this year’s journey of enlightenment. We have new, interesting articles we’re excited to share in 2023.

Keely, Mallorca

What can I say? So much. If I was on zoom you would probably never get a word in (Private joke). After 6 weeks of working consistently with Jamie, he feels more like family then who I was introduced to through Amanda at a meditation class. His energy when you enter his presence is calm, inviting, non judgmental and has a kindness to it only one of your favourite humans in the world would have. His immense knowledge and love for what he does is inspiring and with no ego at all. I know when I’m having a bad day, Jamie is probably going to message me having felt what I am feeling. Probably feeling me being my manic self but taking the time to give energy, protection and advice in Munay (In Love). He really is a pure soul and for someone like me who can sometimes, on my lower energy days , feel judged for just being who I am, getting to work with him, learn from him and work with my own spirituality, growth, healing and how I help others is a total gift and an absolute pleasure. I urge anyone who is currently on a healing journey, wants to dive into the depths of one or maybe is just a little curious about what he does to reach out.

Im so grateful for everything this journey has done for me, is doing for me and for everything to come.Thank you Jamie

In Munay, Jamie Vida & Amanda Morgan(writer)

BOATS, BIKES AND AUTOMOBILES

The ethos around motorbikes has changed a bit over the years, with the young engineer Soichiro Honda selling the first of various versions of his ‘Super Cub’ in 1958, thus bringing cheap motorcycles to the masses in their millions - over 100 million to date and still in production as the most manufactured road vehicle in motoring history.

Aside from providing cheap transport to people in every corner of the globe, Honda also launched the CB750/4 in 1968, now regarded as the birth of the world’s first ‘superbike’ - and a complete game changer in the ensuing development of road-legal fast

motorbikes. Superbikes have since arrived at the point where one can now walk into a showroom and buy something that would have won a Grand Prix not that long ago. They are now expensive and swish pieces of kit – a devastating weapon for the weekend. What hasn’t developed as quickly is a rider’s ability to ride them. The 20-year-old today is the same as the 20-year-old in the 1960s. As much as the bikes themselves have hugely improved in terms of design geometry, suspension, brakes - and particularly tyre technology and rider aids - they still get crashed and riders continue to get hurt or

by Hamish Goddard

killed. We’ve all seen the bunches of wilting flowers and fading photographs by the roadside.

The most common accident by some margin that doesn’t involve other vehicles or slippery surfaces is taking too much speed into a corner and not being able to get rid of it, either running wide into the opposing carriageway or leaving the road altogetherand there are few soft landings in Mallorca. Even counter-steering is something of which few people are aware. Push on the left handlebar and you will go left, not right - try it. And that simple fact, instilled as muscle memory, will get you out of trouble if you run wide.

Superbikes are quite beautiful standing still in their precision-engineered design detail and use of exotic materials, but it is easy to forget how exceptionally quick they are with the engine switched on - and you need to know what to do at that next corner before, as much as when, you get there.

The key is in training - that occasionally forgotten necessity set aside by the need for instant gratification. Passing the motorcycle test allows you to pop into a showroom and legally ride away, but teaches you about traffic rules and the Highway Code and virtually nothing about riding techniqueparticularly when you are on a bike capable of getting from one corner to the other more quickly than you are.

Motorcycling is a big part of the Spanish culture and we are lucky enough to have the Chicho Lorenzo School right here in Mallorca. Chicho is the father and coach of the Mallorquín five-time motorcycle World Champion Jorge Lorenzo at Manacor. We also have a lot of inexperienced riders buying some very fast bikes and despite 40 years of riding under my belt with no serious accidents, I’ve never done any training and I

wanted to learn more - not so that I can go mad in the Tramuntana - but to be the safest rider I can be in terms of setting up the bike for corners, technique through them and having the right response in emergency situations.

So it was that my friend Troy and I went to spend three enjoyable and exhausting hours in sweaty leathers with the delightful “As easy as riding a bike”… The ethos around motorbikes has changed a bit over the years, with the young engineer Soichiro Honda selling the first of various versions of his ‘Super Cub’ in 1958, thus bringing cheap motorcycles to the masses in their millions - over 100 million to date and still in production as the most manufactured road vehicle in motoring history.

Aside from providing cheap transport to people in every corner of the globe, Honda also launched the CB750/4 in 1968, now regarded as the birth of the world’s first ‘superbike’ - and a complete game changer in the ensuing development of road-legal fast motorbikes.Superbikes have since arrived at the point where one can now walk into a showroom and buy something that would have won a Grand Prix not that long ago. They are now expensive and swish pieces of kit – a devastating weapon for the weekend. What hasn’t developed as quickly is a rider’s ability to ride them. The 20-year-old today is the same as the 20-year-old in the 1960s. As much as the bikes themselves have hugely improved in terms of design geometry, suspension, brakes - and particularly tyre technology and rider aids - they still get crashed and riders continue to get hurt or killed. We’ve all seen the bunches of wilting flowers and fading photographs by the roadside.

The most common accident by some margin that doesn’t involve other vehicles or slippery surfaces is taking too much speed into a corner and not being able to get rid of it, either running wide into the opposing

carriageway or leaving the road altogetherand there are few soft landings in Mallorca. Even counter-steering is something of which few people are aware. Push on the left handlebar and you will go left, not right - try it. And that simple fact, instilled as muscle memory, will get you out of trouble if you run wide.

Superbikes are quite beautiful standing still in their precision-engineered design detail and use of exotic materials, but it is easy to forget how exceptionally quick they are with the engine switched on - and you need to know what to do at that next corner before, as much as when, you get there. The key is in training - that occasionally forgotten necessity set aside by the need for instant gratification. Passing the motorcycle test allows you to pop into a showroom and legally ride away, but teaches you about traffic rules and the Highway Code and virtually nothing about riding techniqueparticularly when you are on a bike capable of getting from one corner to the other more quickly than you are. Motorcycling is a big part of the Spanish culture and we are lucky enough to have the Chico Lorenzo School right here in Mallorca. Chico is the father and coach of the Mallorquín fivetime motorcycle World Champion Jorge Lorenzo at Manacor. We also have a lot of inexperienced riders buying some very fast bikes and despite 40 years of riding under my belt with no serious accidents, I’ve never done any training and I wanted to learn more - not so that I can go mad in the Tramuntana - but to be the safest rider I can be in terms of setting up the bike for corners, technique through them and having the right response in emergency situations.

So it was that my friend Troy and I went to spend three enjoyable and exhausting hours in sweaty leathers with the delightful Chicho Lorenzo at his school in Manacor, getting our elbows out and our knees down, falling off a few times, realising what we

didn’t know about cornering and learning a stack - a huge step in becoming better and more skilful riders.

His son Jorge - just one of several motorcycle stars taught by Chicho - is something of a hero of mine, one of the ‘aliens’ as they were known; a rich seam of incredible riders of the new millennium that defined bravery, skill and commitment in Moto GP; Valentino Rossi, Marco Simoncelli, Casey Stoner, Marc Marquez, Dani Pedrosa - and Lorenzo himself, the most ‘beautiful’ rider of them all, carving perfect arcs on circuits all around the world having learnt his earliest skills here on the island. I would heartily recommend the superb documentary Hitting The Apex available on Netflix, narrated by that well-known motorcycle nut and occasional actor, Brad Pitt. Disregarding the myriad of obvious things that one can do to make something inherently dangerous as safe as it can be, Chicho has seen it all and more - and is a master of improving one’s skill set. His courses are a no-brainer for anyone interested in the pleasure of riding motorbikes safely - and one of the better things on which I’ve spent 150 bucks... For parents, wives or siblings of riders - or just for yourself – have one of these in your Christmas stocking: www.chicolorenzo.com Merry Christmas and Happy New Year – see you in 2023!

“As easy as riding a bike”…

BARCOS, MOTOS Y COCHES

“Tan fácil como ir en moto”…

El espíritu del motociclismo ha cambiado bastante a lo largo de los años, desde que el joven ingeniero Soichiro Honda vendiera la primera de varias versiones del ‘Super Cub’ en 1958, que hizo asequibles millones de motos en el mundo – más de 100 millones hasta la fecha- y todavía sigue en producción como el vehículo más fabricado en la industria del motor.

Además de ofrecer un medio de transporte económico a gente del mundo entero, Honda lanzó el CB750/4 en 1968, que ahora reconocemos como el nacimiento de la primera ‘superbike’ del mundo – y que marcó un antes y un después en el desarrollo de las motocicletas más rápidas en carretera. Hoy en día es posible comprar una superbike que hace muy poco hubiera ganado un Grand Prix. Se trata de tecnología cara y muy elegante – y un arma potente para los fines de semana. Lo que ha tardado más en desarrollarse ha sido la habilidad de los motociclistas para pilotar estas superbikes.

El joven de 20 años de hoy en día es idéntico al de los años 60. A pesar de que las motos han mejorado enormemente en cuanto a geometría, suspensión, frenos – y sobre todo la tecnología de los neumáticos y los complementos del motociclista – se siguen estrellando y muchos motociclistas acaban heridos o muertos. Los muchos ramos de flores marchitas y fotos que vemos al borde de la carretera son testigo de ello.

El accidente más común que no entraña otros vehículos o calzadas resbaladizas se produce por tomar una curva con demasiada velocidad, invadiendo el carril contrario o saliéndose por completo de la carretera- y en Mallorca hay pocos puntos donde la caída es suave.

Mucha gente no conoce el poder del contraviraje. Dale al manillar izquierdo y girarás a la izquierda – no hacia la derecha –prueba a hacerlo. Y este truco, adquirido por memoria muscular, te será de gran ayuda en las curvas amplias.

Las superbikes resultan muy bellas, con su detallado diseño de ingeniería de precisión

y empleo de materiales exóticos, pero es fácil olvidar lo excepcionalmente veloces que son cuando enciendes en motor – y has de saber lo que vas a hacer antes y durante la próxima curva.

La clave está en el entrenamiento – que con frecuencia olvidamos en pos de un disfrute inmediato. Aprobar el carnet de moto te permite conducirla legalmente, aprendes el código de circulación pero nada sobre la técnica necesaria para montar una motocicleta- sobre todo cuando llevas una moto capaz que recorrer una curva tras otra con mayor rapidez que tú.

El motociclismo forma parte fundamental de la cultura española y tenemos la suerte de contar con la Chicho Lorenzo School aquí en Mallorca. Chicho es el padre y entrenador del cinco veces campeón mundial de motociclismo, el mallorquín Jorge Lorenzo. Asimismo existen muchos motociclistas poco experimentados que compran motos muy rápidas y, pese a 40 años de conducir una moto sin accidentes graves, nunca he recibido formación y he querido aprender

más – no para volverme loco en la Sierra de la Tramuntana – sino para conducir de forma más segura en las curvas, manejar mejor la moto técnicamente y responder adecuadamente en una emergencia.

Por ello mi amigo Troy y yo pasamos tres agradables y agotadores horas en monos de cuero con el encantador Chicho Lorenzo en su escuela en Manacor, sacando codos y bajando rodillas, unas cuantas caídas, y desarrollando bien la habilidad de entrada a curva – un paso importante para poder pilotar con mayor destreza y seguridad. Su hijo Jorge – uno de varios motociclistas entrenados por Chicho – es uno de mis héroes, uno de los ‘aliens’. Una generación de increíbles pilotos del nuevo milenio de gran valentía, destreza y compromiso en Moto GP: Valentino Rossi, Marco Simoncelli, Casey Stoner, Marc Marquez, Dani Pedrosa – y el propio Lorenzo, el piloto más ‘bello’ de todos ellos, que dibuja arcos perfectos en todos los circuitos del mundo, cuyos inicios fueron en la isla. Recomiendo

encarecidamente que veáis ‘Hitting The Apex’ en Netflix, narrado por el conocido fan del motociclismo y actor Brad Pitt. En su esfuerzo de hacer que algo tan intrínsecamente peligroso sea lo más seguro posible, Chicho ha visto de todo – y es experto en mejorar tu técnica. Sus cursos resultan imprescindibles para cualquiera que esté interesado en el placer de pilotar motos con seguridad – y una de las mejores cosas en las que me he gastado 150 euros. Padres, esposas o hermanos de motociclistas, o para vosotros mismos – incluid uno de estos cursos en vuestros regalos navideños: www.chicolorenzo.com

¡Feliz navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo! –¡Nos vemos en 2023!

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CELEBRITY

CELEBRITY

Property Market Update

average price will remain stable, currently averaging 2,583 euros per square metre reached in 2022, remaining pretty much static. Thus, unlike the financial crisis from 2008 when low demand combined with a high supply, the market will not be as stressed due to solid variations but will instead experience a “controlled slowdown”. This, of course, remains to be seen.

HOMES & PROPERTIES

2022 in Mallorca and the Balearics has been an interesting one for the real estate market. With record sales being reported for the first half of the year lasting through the summer, the property market has been a hot one. Germans and Swedes have been topping the market, with the British following closely behind, despite the Brexit challenges of reduced accessibility to Europe.

Add to this the direct flights from New York (Newark) with United Airlines to Palma which put the American spotlight on Mallorca and firmly on the American map. For clients from the US, purchasing a second home in Europe is extremely favourable given the parity between the dollar and the euro at present. Official figures will not be available until the new year, however, many agents are reporting substantial numbers of sales from the US market. Official figures from the College of Registrars indicate that there was a

15% increase in property sales in the Balearics in July, while the national figure - by comparison with June - was just 0.1%. Only the Canaries, 20%, had a higher percentage increase.

September arrived and started to see a general slowdown. Global uncertainty, the energy crisis and the impact of inflation are definitely being felt, with many clients holding back, even in the ultra-high-end luxury sector.

This is set to continue into 2023, with property forecasts by Atlas Real Estate Analytics pointing to a “cooling-down of the Balearic property market in 2023”.

Based on historical data, the analysis seeks to calibrate the real effects that inflation could have on the market, the consequent rise in construction costs, the increase in interest rates, as well as the fall in available stock. This analysis suggests that the forecast for 2023 will be a 15.6% drop in sales, but surprisingly predicts that the

Moving in a different direction, it’s interesting to note that there are plans by the Balearic Government to limit property purchases by non-residents, due to the lack of affordable homes for the local market. These recent plans have been slammed by the real estate sector. According to the Balearic International Real Estate Association ABINI “This limitation violates superior national and European legislation, and will generate more confusion than solutions”. The Balearic government has not only supported a proposal to limit the purchase of homes by non-residents but also vehicles, in an effort to “reduce overcrowding and also ease environmental pressures.”

Considering more than 25% of the GDP in the Balearic Islands is related to the real estate sector, these proposals appear to be “cutting off their nose to spite their face”, as we say in the UK, considering these measures would lead to a sharp increase in unemployment and a huge drop in revenue from the real estate Transfer Tax in the Government coffers! In addition to the fact that a very small percentage of the foreign buyer market competes with the local Balearic market for the same property. With an election year in the offing, it might be wise for the current government to rethink their proposal, particularly since this plan is unlikely to create any more

affordable homes in the Balearics, which is the object of the exercise. Speaking of more affordable homes, shared property Co-Ownership has recently seen substantial growth on the island. Having taken the U.S. by storm, this re-invention of the old timeshare system is now taking off in Mallorca. It certainly appears to make sense, particularly with the current restrictions for the UK market, and with the amplified interest from the US market, it would seem there is substantial growth potential.

It’s certainly a cheaper way to enter the market, with shared maintenance responsibilities, and when so many properties are purchased and then lay vacant for most of the year, it would seem an intelligent choice. Contracting a trustworthy and knowledgeable estate agent, and even better a specialist “Buyer’s Agent” is highly advisable to ensure you not only find the right property in the right location but that the chemistry amongst the other Co-owner/s is right. After that it’s pretty straightforward - a partnership agreement is formed to purchase the property with various shareholders, who then decide when they want to use the property and for the length of time. It’s better than a normal rental because you’re a shareholder and part own the property, as well as the future appreciation potential. I have enjoyed writing the Property Review for Celebrity Magazine over the last three years, but this article will be my last article representing the real estate sector for Celebrity Magazine. Over the last few years, my focus has changed, embracing more of a Holistic approach in every aspect. I will continue working as a specialist Property Finder, or as I am rebranding myself a “Holistic Buyer’s Agent”, assisting

individuals in bespoke high-end property searches in Mallorca and the Balearic Islands. However, I am also changing my focus to embrace my passion for Wellness and hope to return next year with my new hat on and an exciting new venture, for both myself and the island of Mallorca. Watch this space.......

If interested to find out more about shared ownership opportunities please do get in touch.

Amanda J Butler Property - the Holistic Buyer’s Agent - www.mjcassociates.net

Actualizacióndelmercado inmobiliario

El 2022 en Mallorca en particular y en las Baleares en general ha resultado ser un año muy interesante para el sector inmobiliario. Con record de ventas durante la primera mitad y todo el verano, ha sido un mercado indudablemente en auge. Los alemanes y los suecos han estado a la cabeza, seguidos de cerca por los compradores británicos, pese a las dificultades de acceso a Europa como consecuencia del Brexit.

Añadamos a todo ello los vuelos directos de United Airlines desde Nueva York (Newark) a Palma, lo que ha convertido Mallorca en importante punto de interés en todo el mercado norteamericano. La adquisición de una segunda vivienda en Europa resulta muy atractiva para los compradores de EEUU dada la actual paridad entre el dólar y el euro. No dispondremos de datos oficiales hasta el próximo año, pero muchos agentes inmobiliarios informan de un incremento sustancial en ventas por parte de compradores norteamericanos. Las cifras del Colegio de Registradores de la Propiedad indican un aumento del 15% en las ventas de vivienda en las Baleares en julio, comparado con el porcentaje nacional de junio de apenas 0.1%. Este

incremento solo se vio superado por el de las Islas Canarias, del 20%. El mes de septiembre ha traído consigo una desaceleración generalizada. La incertidumbre global, la crisis energética y el impacto de la inflación han frenado las compras, inclusive en el segmento de lujo. Se espera que sigan así las cosas en 2023, en relación al cual las previsiones de Atlas Real Estate Analytics indican una “ralentización del mercado inmobiliario en las Islas Baleares en 2023”. Basándose en datos históricos, este análisis busca medir los efectos reales que podría tener la inflación sobre el mercado, tales como un aumento del coste de construcción, tipos de interés al alza y una caída en el número de propiedades en venta. Este análisis apunta a una caída en ventas del 15.6% en 2023, pero sorprendentemente prevé que los precios medios – 2.583 euros por metro cuadrado en 2022 – permanecerán estables. Así pues, a diferencia de la crisis económica de 2008 de baja demanda y gran oferta, el mercado experimentará una “desaceleración controlada” en lugar de oscilaciones drásticas. Recordemos que se trata de previsiones y habrá que ver si se cumplen.

En otro orden de cosas, están los planes del Govern Balear de restringir la compra de vivienda por no-residentes, debido a la carencia de vivienda asequible para el mercado local. Este planteamiento ha chocado contra la oposición rotunda del sector inmobiliario. Según ABINI (Asociación Balear Inmobiliaria Nacional e Internacional) “Esta restricción vulnera la legislación nacional y europea, que generará mayor confusión en lugar de aportar soluciones al sector”. El gobierno balear no solo ha apoyado la propuesta de restringir la compra de vivienda por no residentes, sino también la adquisición de vehículos, con el fin de “reducir la masificación además del

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Teniendo en cuenta que más del 25% del PIB de las Baleares proviene del sector inmobiliario, estas propuestas equivalen a “tirar piedras contra su propio tejado”, dado que tales medidas darían lugar a un aumento considerable del desempleo y una caída importante en la recaudación del Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales. Además, en realidad el porcentaje de compradores extranjeros que compiten con el mercado doméstico balear por una misma propiedad es ínfimo.

De cara a las elecciones, sería aconsejable que el gobierno actual reconsiderase tales propuestas, sobre todo porque este plan no resultará en un aumento de vivienda asequible en las Baleares que, al fin y al cabo, constituye el objetivo fundamental de este planteamiento.

Y hablando de vivienda asequible, la co-propriedad o propiedad compartida ha experimentado un crecimiento considerable en la isla. Tras el éxito de la fórmula en EEUU, esta nueva versión del time-sharing (multipropiedad) parece haber despegado con fuerza en Mallorca. El concepto tiene sentido, sobre todo dadas

las limitaciones actuales sobre el mercado británico y, añadido al interés reciente por parte del mercado estadounidense, el potencial de crecimiento de este segmento resulta prometedor.

Ciertamente se trata de una forma mucho más económica de participar en el mercado, con responsabilidades de mantenimiento compartidas y, con tanta segunda vivienda vacía durante gran parte del año, tiene mucho sentido. Se recomienda contratar a un agente inmobiliario de confianza y con experiencia o, todavía mejor, a un “Agente del Comprador” especializado, para poder encontrar no solo la propiedad idónea, sino también asegurar que la química entre los demás co-proprietarios es la correcta. Se trata de un acuerdo entre socios para adquirir una propiedad, quienes deciden después cuándo y por cuánto tiempo desean disfrutar de la propiedad. Resulta mucho mejor que un alquiler: eres accionista y co-propietario de la vivienda, y además te beneficiarás de su revalorización futura. He disfrutado escribiendo mi artículo sobre el sector inmobiliario para Celebrity Magazine en los últimos tres años, pero ésta será mi última colaboración

en este tema para la publicación. Mi enfoque ha ido cambiando en los últimos años, con una perspectiva holística aplicada a todos los ámbitos. Seguiré desempeñando mi labor como Property Finder (Localizadora de Propiedades) o, como me defino actualmente, “Agente Holístico”, dedicándome a prestar asistencia personalizada a compradores de propiedades de lujo en Mallorca y en las Baleares en general. Asimismo, dedicaré parte de mis esfuerzos al sector del Wellness, y espero regresar pronto con un proyecto sumamente interesante, tanto para mí como para toda la isla. Si deseas saber más sobre oportunidades de co-propiedad, ponte en contacto conmigo. Amanda J Butler Property – the Holistic Buyer’s Agent - www.mjcassociates.net

On behalf of Puga – Alarcón & Asociados, I wish to thank Celebrity Magazine for the opportunity to contribute to their magazine via this legal section, in which we shall be including news and matters of interest in this area.

Our firm prides itself in providing an integral service to companies, helping them with all manner of legal, administrative, tax and labour issues. We are firmly committed to providing our clients with the means required to grow their businesses.

To this end, we have a team of 20+ professionals specialising in a range of fields of business and private consulting. Our tax and accounting advisory area, specialising in matters of both a national and international scale, aims to provide effective assistance to our clients in the management of their accounts, taxes and investments.

Our legal department will offer advice and legal defence in matters of civil law, namely those of a property, criminal, administrative, tax and labour nature.

We have a team of labour specialists to help manage the day to day operations involving personnel recruitment, payroll, severance, social security, etc.

We are particularly interested in presenting our property management and administration department, which is provided under our FOLKS brand (www.folks.es) and which seeks to provide all manner of real estate services in accordance with the experience and honesty that constitute our hallmark, from a perspective of business and technology digital transformation.

En nombre de Puga – Alarcón & Asociados, quiero agradecer a Celebrity Magazine la oportunidad que nos ha brindado para colaborar en su revista a través de esta tribuna legal donde les haremos llegar las novedades y cuestiones de interés relacionadas con nuestro ámbito de actuación profesional.

Nuestra firma es una asesoría que se dedica principalmente a prestar un servicio integral a empresas que pasa por dar solución a todo tipo de cuestiones jurídicas, administrativas, fiscales y laborales.

Existe un firme compromiso por nuestra parte para proporcionar a nuestros clientes los medios precisos para que sus negocios crezcan.

Para ello, contamos con un equipo de más de veinte profesionales especializados en las diferentes ramas del asesoramiento a empresas y clientes particulares.

El principal activo de nuestro despacho es el asesoramiento fiscal y contable, tanto a nivel nacional como internacional, en aras

a obtener la mayor efectividad posible en interés de nuestros clientes a la hora de gestionar sus cuentas, sus impuestos e inversiones.

Desde el Departamento Jurídico, nuestros abogados les prestarán el debido asesoramiento y la defensa jurídica en asuntos relacionados con el derecho civil, especialmente el inmobiliario, penal, administrativo, fiscal - tributario, y laboral. En materia laboral, contamos con varios graduados sociales, encargados de gestionar el día a día de su negocio en materia de contratación laboral, confección de nóminas, finiquitos, seguros sociales, etc.

Tenemos un especial interés en presentarles nuestro departamento de administración de fincas y gestión de propiedades, que gestionamos a través de nuestra marca comercial FOLKS (www.folks.es) con el objetivo de prestar todo tipo de servicios inmobiliarios primando la experiencia y honradez que nos caracteriza desde el prisma de la transformación digital de los negocios y la tecnología.

José M. Puga Escudero Director General.

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

The Christmas holidays and fiestas are upon us again. It’s a time for fun and lots of walks with our pets and we can enjoy more time with them at home. But along with the good times, there are some risks and stresses that we have to be aware of:

1. Dietary excesses: Not only for us but also for our pets. It is tempting to give them treats and leftover food from our table. Any rapid change of diet, for cats and dogs, can lead to vomiting and diarrhoea so be careful what we give them. Remember that chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats. Don’t leave boxes of chocolates under the tree (they might be robbed, not only by your children!) Grapes (and even worse, sultanas/raisins) are toxic to dogs as they have toxins which can cause kidney failure.

2. Foreign bodies: By this, I mean new toys that some dogs destroy and eat which can then end up causing blockages. Cats have a funny habit of eating Christmas tree tinsel or cords! Any dog or cat who starts vomiting suddenly and isn’t passing faeces, bear it in mind and go to your vet rapidly. Check the quality of the toys and whether they have been well tested for pets.

3. Fireworks are very popular here in Spain (not only after Spain won the World Cup; positive thinking as I have written this at the beginning of December!) at Christmas and New Year festivities and can be terrifying for our dogs and cats. If they are worried try and keep cats locked indoors. And dogs too are best indoors, with music or the TV on loud. If they get very stressed we can provide sedatives for some animals. Here we use some natural relaxants and in worse cases sedatives and anxiolytic combinations.

4. Keep Christmas plants and holly out of their reach. Many indoor plants are poisonous. Goodness knows why they eat them but often they do!

5. Never give animals as Christmas presents. Everybody knows this but it’s worth reminding. A dog/cat is for life and not just for Christmas” is one of the best-known sayings.

So finally Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy 2023 from Nick Murgatroyd and the Clinica Veterinaria Bendinat Team.

EL ESPÍRITU DE LA NAVIDAD

Ya están aquí las fiestas navideñas. Tiempo para disfrutar y pasear con nuestras mascotas y pasar más tiempo con ellas en casa. Pero además de pasarlo bien, hemos de tener ciertas precauciones:

1. Excesos alimenticios: no solo nos concierne a nosotros, sino también a nuestras mascotas. Resulta tentador darles las sobras de las comidas.

Pero cualquier cambio en sus dietas, tanto en perros como en gatos, puede provocar vómitos y diarrea, así que cuidado con lo que les damos. Recordad que el chocolate es tóxico para gatos y perros. No dejéis cajas de bombones bajo el arbolito (ya que puede que los roben, y no sean solo los niños). Las uvas (y peor aún, las uvas pasas) resultan tóxicas para los perros y pueden causarles insuficiencia renal.

2. Cuerpos extraños: quiero decir juguetes que algunos perros pueden destrozar e ingerir, bloqueando el tracto intestinal. A los gatos les gusta comerse las guirnaldas navideñas y las cintas que adornan los abetos de navidad. Acudid de inmediato al veterinario cuando veáis que repentinamente el perro o el gato vomita y no defeca. Mirad la calidad de los juguetes y comprobad que han sido testados para mascotas.

3. Los fuegos artificiales son muy populares en España (y no solo cuando España ganó el mundial de fútbol; ¡mi pensamiento positivo al escribir esto a principios de diciembre! ) en navidad y nochevieja, pero pueden resultar aterradores para nuestros perros y gatos. Conviene mantenerlos encerrados en casa, con la música o la tele puestas muy altas. Si se alteran mucho, podemos administrarles sedantes: en la clínica contamos con relajantes naturales, así como combinaciones sedantes y ansiolíticas para casos más graves.

4. Aseguraos de que no puedan acceder al acebo y otras plantas navideñas. Muchas son venenosas…a saber por qué se las comen, pero puede suceder.

The Vet’

CONSULTATIONS AND ADVICE

Consultations are normally by appointment. If a pet falls ill quickly or if there is an emergency, clients should never hesitate in ringing, because the team will always fit the animal in immediately.

FACILITIES

We have a fully equipped surgery providing the best facilities for all occasions for your pets.

GENERAL ANAESTHETICS AND OPERATIONS

We take great care with our patients, and all patients are checked over before being given and anaesthetic.

ACCESSIBILITY

Easy to find on the Bendinat roundabout. Free and easy underground parking and a lift to the door.

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DARRYL LOPEZ - INSURANCE EXPERT

MAKING INSURANCE EASIER

PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE

Prevention is better than cure. These can help detect a disease at an early stage which allows the experts in the clinic to take the appropriate action before it is too late.

SURGERY AND HOSPITALISATION

Nick designed the clinic with the pet and client in mind. The reception area is light and friendly and the whole clinic, is airconditioned.

CONTACT

Phone: 971 404 459

Email: palmavet@hotmail.com

As we all know, many aspects of day-today life are now more expensive than last year due to rising inflation with Spain’s inflation rate now sitting at 9% and the dreadful war in Ukraine which has had a knock-on effect on the gas supply from Russia. Supermarkets have increased their prices, utility bills have sky-rocketed and petrol prices are at an all-time high. But are your insurance policies also affected? Unfortunately, yes. But Darryl and his team are on hand to help manage this. Let’s start with healthcare. As the cost of healthcare has increased by 11% in Spain, insurance policies may also have to follow suit and it is estimated that health insurance premiums will increase by 7.5% in 2023. This means that monthly payments could ultimately increase by a small percentage depending on how many policies each person has with the insurer and the number of claims. It is worth bearing in mind that all changes to the policy will be communicated before they change and as Darryl and the team at DYLSI work directly with their clients, they will notify them to explain the changes. This also means that all new policies could

be charged slightly higher than last year’s. When the pursestrings are tighter, most people look for ways to scale back their spending and find ways to save even the smallest amount of cash. Insurance should not be one of the things that people scale back on, in fact, quite the opposite. For those of us that are self-employed, every invoice counts. But if you are unable to work then this whole situation becomes worse still so insurance to protect your income is essential. In terms of healthcare, in the event that you become unwell, private medical insurance helps to get you back to health and back to work a lot quicker as you do not have to rely on the public system which can often come with long waiting times. Home insurance is another important policy to keep running during these challenging times as in the event that something goes wrong with your property it will be a lot easier to contact your insurance provider rather than pay for repairs out of your own pocket and suffer the financial loss. The same applies to business insurance, better to make a claim than pay for everything yourself. As the cost of living increases, it

is likely that people will not have a buffer of surplus income to fix any problems that may arrive so the backup of an insurance policy is essential.

Darryl and the team at DYLSI are on-hand to answer all of your questions and queries regarding changes to your insurance policies and the way they are now being charged. They can also offer advice on how best to protect yourselves, your businesses, and your loved ones in these challenging times laden with financial worry. The important thing to remember is that this period will pass and the balance will be restored. DYLSI has had a remarkable year assisting people on the island and it appears that people are still taking their insurance matters seriously and it certainly helps to have someone that you can trust to help with the whole process.

Darryl and his team at AXA DYLSI Insurance Agency will offer you fair, concise and tailored advice. Contact them today for a free consultation.

‘Nick

Darryl Lopez and the team at DYLSI have been busy all year helping residents of Mallorca with their insurance needs and ensuring they are fully protected. Over the past few editions, we have looked at all the different types of insurance that we should have in place including health insurance, business insurance, life insurance and many more. In this edition, Darryl tells us how the current cost of living increases affect your insurance and what you can do to make it a little bit easier.

FRONT LINE PROJECT WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS AND DIRECT SEA ACCESS

Two options are available, purchase with project or purchase turnkey completed. This unique property is one of the few front-line properties available in the Southwest of the beautiful island of Mallorca. Not only does this property have the best location but also has history with its previous owners being the very first Bond girl Ursula Andress and the wellknown Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. You can just imagine dipping into the sea following in their footsteps is quite nostalgic.

The unique design influenced by 007 has been created with the owner’s good taste, flair and design, having various other completed projects which have been commended for the design and Eco friendly installations.

The price is based on the demolition of the existing building, plans with permission approved and the property will be built, finished and ready to move in. This one of a kind villa will be fully completed to the highest standard with a grade A guaranteed energy efficiency certificate due to the clever design of renewable energy. Modifications can be made to the design if required. Alternatively, if you are more interested in obtaining the land with the licence and executing the constitution yourself, this is a possibility which can be discussed.

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