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WE ARE NOT CHARLIE! 1€

The News/views Magazine ABOUT and FOR Jávea - you can hold in your hand My father was CHARLIE (Charles), my brother was CHARLIE and my nephew is CHARLIE, but I am NOT Charlie and I don’t believe that I have the right to insult any person, religion or denomination that is different from my own (Sacramental, Evangelical and Charismatic) Christianity.

As information gatherer and editor of Jávea Jeard, I welcome friendship with other denominations and religions, and particularly the Jews and others in Israel, whom Ann and I have twice visited on holiday.

Around 10 years ago the (then) Mayor asked for my thoughts about granting permission for a Mosque in Jávea. My reply was simple “Of course they can have a Mosque here when Christians can have places of worship in Saudi Arabia.”

I thought that a fair reply: promoting equality among people who may otherwise widely differ in many other aspects.

I welcomed new Laws in the UK to limit the ‘radicalisation’ of otherwise ‘traditional’ Muslims, as well as those introduced to acknowledge the fact that two people of the same sex may want to live together, and be treated for tax, inheritance and health benefits as would a heterosexual married couple.

What I didn’t foresee was that those same laws would be used against people like me who have Christian values and want them preserved.

Going to church on Sunday morning (as far as the Law is concerned) is no different to a Muslim atending Friday Prayers, but if I attend a Midweek Meeting on a

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Jávea Casa de Cultura recently hosted the premiere of the webseries Wintersun, recorded entirely in the Marina Alta, and has as one of its purposes to promote the immense natural attraction of the region as a tourist destination of high level Wednesday afternoon, a prayer and for all months of the year.

The series is produced by meeting or Bible study on a weekday evening, or a Men’s Winter Sun Productions, an audiovisual company based in Breakfast on a Saturday We could have called Jávea and has received financial this local magazine morning, I have become an support from the City of Jávea EXTREMIST. and Municipal Water Company HAVVYER HEARD, AMJASA. Mayor, José Chulvi, but we thought Jávea A recent reader came to Jeard would confirm and Councillor for Tourism, the Oasis Help Centre and Antonio Miragall, were our light-hearted suggested that I might be “antisupporting the promoters of this attitude to the serious Muslim” but nothing could be audiovisual project that depicts political and economic further from the truth, and many landscapes of Jávea. problems in Spain, and Readers can see the first many of my friends would their effect on Jávea. episode at: describe themselves as ‘gay’, but when people claiming to be www.tinyurl.com/Wintersun1 muslims and to be acting in the BRINGING YOU name of a god, behead people THE FOODS whose only crime is to be of a different tribe or religion, I want to do all I can to focus attention on them, as I do a homosexual couple who demand to sleep together in the B&B of a committed Christian couple, when the place along the road would welcome them with open arms.

People can be what they want to be, but when their actions affect or offend me (as an individual), I have no alternative but to defend what I have been brought up to believe is ‘right’.

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Jávea Councillors’ January Meeting

The first meeting of 2015 was held on 22nd January as the ‘last Thursday’ clashed with the FITUR travel trade exhibition in Madrid. Somebody at the Townhall must have been reading my reports, constantly complaining about the lack of explanation for decisions made by Councillors, so ‘out-of-the-blue’ I received a copy of the Minutes of the November meeting that would be submitted for approval by Councillors.

Naturally, the document was in Valenciano - the communication language chosen by the Councillors that excludes most non-Javienses from joining their number and was 53 pages, or around 17,500 words. I used Google Translator so I could read an English version, but it was still so complicated as to be largely worthless as a source of background for our readers.

The meeting was chaired and opened by Mayor Jose Chulvi.

Point 1 Councillors unanimously approved the Minutes of the November meeting, most of which I could not understand. One part that amused me was the explanation of how a signpost had fallen on to a citizen’s car!

Point 2 approved the decisions taken by the Mayor - under the powers delegated to him for day-to-day affairs, since 16th December. I often wonder whether Councillors see a diary of such decisions.

Point 3 noted the decisions made by the Treasurer NOT to pass invoices from suppliers for payment. From the November Minutes it was clear that most of the decisions to DECLINE

Point 8 unanimously approved the payment of 18,000€ in respect of services provided by Convi Levante, S.L. for security services at the municipal underground carparks. Approved but the PP abstained from voting.

Point 9 approved payment of 14,657€ to Cespa S.A. in respect of cleaning in our parks and beaches in November 2014.

Point 10 approved payment of 59,514€ to Biomasa del Guadalquivir, S.A. for disposal of waste at the Ramblars site in November 2014, but the PP abstained from voting.

Point 11 authorised the payment of 48,000€ for the cleaning of educational centres.

Point 12 approved the installation of a new airconditioning unit in the

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payment were based on the fact that many suppliers had not presented their invoices in the format demanded by the State. They were declined (until the errors are corrected) under Article 218 of 2/2004.

Point 4 was a proposal by Mayor Chulvi to halt reform works taking place at the San Antonio lighthouse, for which there is no Building Licence permission under Article 285.

Permission to continue was refused on the basis that no application had been submitted and the architect plans seen by the Municipal Building Inspector were incomplete and do not cover the extension and a whole new level that is being added.

The building is located in the Montgó National Park, an area of ecological and landscape value, which is itself within the Jávea boundary and Jávea laws apply. The works were within 100m of the sea, where it is not possible to add additional levels and the proposal to open a Hotel is not one allowed on the list of buildings allowed.

Ley de Costas (the law governing the Spanish coast) is very strict that no works are undertaken within 100m of

the sea. The building project was presented directly by the developer to the Regional Department responsible for the coasts, and bypassed submitting it to Jávea Council or the National Park Committee. As a result, Councillors approved the works be halted and that work undertaken thus far be demolished. Councillors all agreed on that action.

Point 5 referred to approval of costs totalling 159,291€ reference D/2015-1 of the local taxation office, and was approved.

Point 6 was similar to Point 5 but referred to 54,113€ in the F/2015/1 list.

Point 7 noted that in the 4th Quarter of 2014, the Townhall paid its suppliers (where invoices were submitted in the correct format) in half of the time set for payment (30 days).

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Renewing your European Union Health card

NOTE: This applies only to Brits resident in Europe.

Having just spent an interesting, but frustrating time trying to renew my EHIC I thought I would share my experience with readers.

For some years now European Heath Cards, which entitle European citizens to State health care anywhere in the Union, have to be issued by the National Government of the European citizen. In my case the British Government. The web site says that British pensioners resident overseas cannot renew on-line.

This is what it says:

Apply to renew your EHIC If you live abroad, hold a valid S1 and receive a UK exportable benefit, you can apply to renew your EHIC up to six months before its expiry date by calling 00 44 191 279 0575 or by sending an eMail to

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I contacted them by eMail and having furbished all the details of my card and home address I received a reply informing me that my health card had expired (it had not), lots of irrelevant copied and pasted text, and to ring the 575 number above - (so there had been no point in my sending the eMail in the first place). I rang said number and after listening to recorded blurb eventually got a nice Scottish lady who apologetically said she was unable to deal with overseas people, and to call another number and choose option 1.

So I called the other number: Recorded voice: "Welcome to the International European Health card team"!! (Getting warmer)

The recorded voice told me how they were checking up on fraud etc...and they actually had another new number that I might wish to ring - beginning with 300, but if I didn’t want to ring that number to hold on.

So I held on and was told to choose from two options, 1 was enquiries about getting your money back etc, option 2 was lots of things, including renewing your health card.

Thinking that the nice Scottish lady might have been in error, I chose option 2,. A recorded voice warned that I would need my Social Security number and then I had an interesting conversation with a voice recognition system, which told me to agree with the statement that I was a Swiss National, or Citizen of the EU resident in the

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Since I'm a British citizen resident in Spain I kept silent. It didn't know what to do. Then I told it all kinds of other stuff it didn't understand (fun!).

Finally I went back and tried option 1, quickly getting through to a charming English gentleman (a human being!) who agreed that my card had not yet expired. He asked me to confirm my postal address, name and date of birth, and to say yes that I was a UK citizen resident in Spain and in receipt of a pension, and confirm we are not going to emigrate in the next 5 years...and Bingo - the card will be on its way in a week or so. I did my husband’s card at the same time by confirming his nationality etc. for him.

So the Magic Telephone number that works is: 0044 191 218 1999 - and be sure to press Option 1.

Of course, by next week everything may be different!

(PS If you have a UK address you may be able to fool the system and renew online - a friend of mine just took this route successfully..) and here's the latest news on the Wiki: Chris

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(currently leader of Xabia Democratica).

At the last elections the PP had difficulty in finding a suitable candidate to lead the local campaign and ended with one parachuted in by Valencia. Anton admits that he is continually receiving overtures from the PP, but says it's not the right time to join them.

Work on re-developing pavements and parking in Avenida Jaume I re-starts

Work has restarted on the redevelopment of Avenida Jaume I in the port, the first phase of which was completed just before Christmas. The project, budgeted at 110,000 €uros, involves widening the pavements, renewing street lighting and reorganising parking along the main access route into the port area to provide a more aesthetically-pleasing first impression as well as improve pedestrian movement.

Work is also beginning to finish the interior of the municipal building in Portal del Clot which has been unfinished for some years. The building will be made ready with the installation of service networks and the adaption of facilities for use by the offices of Urban Planning, Works and the local branch of the CREAMA employment initiative as well as a squad of the Policía Local.

There will also be a space allocated for the municipal administrative archive.

Environmental protection initiatives spreading

During a weekend in mid-January the latest census on marine wildlife was conducted along the Valencia coastline, with ornithologists from across the region coming together to monitor and report their findings on a day that presented calm conditions and good visibility.

The complete data is now being collated and will be released once complete, but Elías Gomis from the Amigos de los Humedales del Sur de Alicante reporting that the Balearic shearwater, or Puffinus mauretanicus, was particularly intense in the first two hours. The high atmospheric pressure had caused the lowering of sea levels and the appearance of small islands, many of which effectively tripled the surface area, much to the delight of the endangered Audouin's gulls who frequent the area, although one took even more advantage of the extra land by catching and eating a small squid, according to the report from the spotter at Cabo de las Huertas.

In total, the data reveals that there were at least 16 marine species spotted during the census, a total of more than 10,000 birds, and at least two of the watch points also had the pleasure of observing bottlenose dolphins, perhaps curious of the activity taking place.

2014 warmest since at least 1950 in the Comunidad

2014 was the warmest since at least the 1950 in the Comunidad Valenciana with an average temperature of 16.3% and 30% less rainfall than average. The areas which usually record the most rainfall (Marina Alta, Safor and Ribera) have been the hardest hit with the Marina Alta receiving only 36% of its annual rainfall accumulating a deficit of 64%

Alicante Ports Authority states Xàbia's stance "relevant"

Jávea's Mayor Jose Chulvi has met with the President of the Alicante Ports authority, who stated that the stance taken by Jávea concerning the development of the San Antonio lighthouse was "relevant" to the assessment of the project to build a hotel there. This gives hope that the project may be stopped.

Jávea Townhall reports that building a hotel on the site of the Cap de Sant Antoni lighthouse clashes with five planning regulations.

The council is preparing urban, environmental and safety reports to substantiate the rejection of this project.

2013 a Record breaking year for Spanish Tourism

Tourism in Spain broke records in 2013, after receiving 60.6 million international tourists, (an increase of 5.6% over 2012). This placed Spain as the country receiving the third most visitors after France and the US. Much of the success of 2013 was due to the weakness of competitors such as Egypt which lost 18.1% of its tourists due to political instability in the region. The Brits once again topped the list of foreign tourists comprising 23.6% of the total, an increase of 5.2% over 2012, and the number of Nordic and Russian visitors

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How to go to work in pants and suspenders without losing your job?

Rumour has it that there are hundreds of American tourists wandering back and forth along the Greenwich pedestrian tunnel under the Thames trying to buy an underground ticket. Every now and then one of them will storm up to a passer-by and demand in a loud pair of trousers to know if this “is or isn't the goddamn subway!” On being assured somewhat takenabackedly that “it is indeed a subway, sorry”, they continue their journey with grit and determination.

Rumour has it that the Americans are our descendants. Personally it took me quite a while to assimilate the whole Darwinian ape thing, so I'm not sure if I'm ready for that. I mean we're just so different! When an Englishman likes something he says that it's “not too bad actually”. Things that produce overwhelmingly inappropriate pleasure like cricket victories have been known to incite us to murmur: “don't mind if I do”.

When Americans like something they call it ‘neat’. This has created a belief among London shop assistants that Americans will buy anything, including the shop, as long as it's wellfolded.

Americans may have forefathers but they don't have ghosts. They haven't been around long enough to create an

aristocracy that can be grovelled to and then beheaded and converted into a profitable tourist attraction. Americans have spooks. One American tourist was known to buy a bicycle from a Yorkshireman who had assured him that it had "loads a spokes m'lad".

Americans can be forgiven for refusing to put their rubbish in dustbins, which as far as anyone knows are rarely used for the purposes of collecting dust. They proudly empty their profligate waste into trash cans. Interestingly enough, they didn't invent trash, although you might be forgiven for believing so if you've ever had the misfortune to wade through Macdonald's with your children.

The word trash was in fact used

by Shakespeare and his contemporaries and is one example among many of words that crossed the Atlantic and took root there while over this side we forgot about them until they turned up later in Hollywood films.

Some people assert that Americans don't have a sense of humour, despite the irrefutable fact that everyone laughs at them, at least until they get angry, or ‘mad’ as they prefer to say.

When they get really angry they apparently define themselves as being really pissed, which is asking for trouble on our side of the pond.

In fact they do have a sense of humour, it's just that it is based not on jokes, anecdotes or slapstick, but on ‘gags’. So when an American goes red in the face and waves his arms about, then he’s probably gagging.

I suppose it's logical that Americans should refer to car parks as parking lots; after all they do have lots of cars, all of which apparently run on gas, although I'm not sure if they cook their hamburgers with petrol.

What I don't get is their peculiar insistence on referring to the city centre as downtown. Do they start building their cities in holes? When you walk, sorry, drive from uptown to downtown and then keep going, do you suddenly find yourself in the country, or do you return to uptown by some miraculous feat of fifth dimensional gridlock override? And have you ever noticed how in films aliens only ever abduct Americans, and only when they are in cars? Maybe it's the cars they are really abducting; maybe the Americans are like the fleas who think they are receiving love and affection when someone strokes a dog.

There’s nothing more British than tea and biscuits, although the word tea is Malay in origin. Americans have cookies instead of biscuits, although cookies is in

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fact Dutch in origin, and biscuit is French for ‘cooked twice’ so it could be used to refer to American fast food.

The Americans have been making up for lost centuries and borrowed cultures by inventing a furious number of expressions of their own. They were the first to put a name to that feeling of waking up with cat litter in your mouth, worms and epitaphs in your stomach and an apprentice mechanic in your head, a combination that they very practically called a hangover, presumably due to the amount of time one spends hanging over the sink, bath, toilet bowl or a good friend's balcony barfing, as they like to claim, into oblivion.

They also gave us ‘teenagers’ and ‘baby-sitters’, until the hidden video camera proved that they did in fact invite over a boy-fiend to perform outrageously informative acts in front of a fascinated little baby. The baby might have been sucking on his dummy, although Americans would prefer the word pacifier, which of course is available in all respectable weapons' stores, right between the mace and the 'his and hers' matching knuckledusters.

An elderly American lady once asked me to help her with the crosswalk. Always keen to promote Anglo-American fraternisation and fancying myself as the owner of a pretty snazzy fox-trot, I complied there and then. She pointed out after a few graceful minutes that a crosswalk is in fact a pedestrian crossing. We still write though.

When Americans travel they like to do so in style. The first thing they do is to fill the trunk with as many varieties of checks as are legally permitted at Hungarian Customs, haul the trunk down to the garaaaaaage, and put the trunk in the trunk. Mind you, when you think about it ‘boot’ is a pretty unimaginative name too. I mean, what do you say to the kids after football?

Well, “better luck next time” usually, but I mean, “sling your boots in the boot” doesn't really take us many steps further along the path of communicative evolution, does it?

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For some time you have likely been enjoying your satellite TV reception and have had such pleasing results, with all channels available all the time no loss of signals from 8pm onwards, with no little annoying blips. You have your entertainment available 24/7!

Many people, having read all these wonderful advertisements find the TV set has become much slimmer than the box in the corner of their lounge, and are now almost wafer thin by comparison.

Most of your friends have probably up-graded, but technology moves so fast, some sets even incorporate advanced features, providing other inputs which were once the province of your computer!

At this point, it would not be surprising if you decided to check out the latest and greatest in the world of modern TV. You may have had a look on line, giving you an idea of price and are probably surprised at prices and mind boggling specifications, but it may be

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Finally, it’s decision time. The purchase is made and being quite smart you give yourself time on the Learning Curve to get to know the new acquisition. It’s certainly capable of high definition, some even producing 3D as a further option!

Night after night you settle down and enjoy a good night’s viewing and picture quality is of the highest order. You may enjoy music, and with so much to choose from, like Shirley Bassey, or a top orchestra courtesy of the BBC, or one of our young Pop Groups, but however much you enjoy the sound from the new TV, something is missing.

You may visit showrooms in and around your home town, even travelling some distance to ensure you get the best advice. From memory you still feel something is missing, yes, sound is not quite right!

You decide to do a listening test and realise, after readjusting your TV volume, base, treble, mid range, even after selecting further options like music, speech etc. there is still something missing!

SOUND QUALITY

Let me explain. Producing quality sound in a modern TV is very difficult, made harder by the trend now to produce the slimmest TV on the market, some even offering a curved screen into the bargain.

This in turn means that the speaker and its enclosure are packed into a minuscule section of the available space.

I have to admit in general terms they do a pretty good job, but it's always a fight over available space and it seems size of screen and many other supposed winning features win the day. Is there a cure? The answer is Yes! At a cost. It's called a 'Sound Bar’.

SOUND BAR

The ‘Sound Bar’ market has exploded of late, but what are they? First if we turn the clock back a good few years, quadraphonic sound was all the rage. It involved using at least four loud speakers, strategically placed, usually two or even three pointing into your listening area, both sides of the telly was quite a good starting point and often two at the rear of the the room. After spending a deal of time setting up the

by Richard Pollock B.Ed I.Eng. FIEEIE Consultant Electronic Engineer

Formerly Lecturer in RTVE at Bradford College

system, it offered excellent reproduction of the sound and really added greatly to the total entertainment value. It had a great following with music buffs leading the way. Problems abounded with cable runs to the speakers and could cause a little friction between partners, I know!

Another factor with the TVs of today is speakers are pointed to the sides or the bottom, wall or floor, typically sounding totally unimpressive!

Moving away from quad sound we find ourselves equally confused by the sound bar, which consists of a structure designed to stand (or lay) in front of your TVscreen, without obstructing the viewing position. Some units have brackets that allow it to be mounted on the wall below your wall mounted TV. It's usually a little shorter in length than your TV and is made quite slim in profile, but is packed with the latest Continued on page 10

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A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews.

The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is full."

The Jewish lady said, "But your sign says that you have vacancies."

The desk clerk stammered and then said curtly, "You know that we do not admit Jews. Now if you will try the other side of town..."

Mrs. Rosenberg stiffened noticeably and said, "I'll have you know I converted to your religion."

The desk clerk said, "Oh, yeah, let me give you a little test. How was Jesus born?"

Mrs. Rosenberg replied, "He was born to a virgin named Mary in a little town called Bethlehem."

"Very good," replied the hotel clerk.

"Tell me more."

Mrs. Rosenberg replied, "He was born in a manger." "That's right," said the hotel clerk. "And why was he born in a manger?"

Mrs. Rosenberg said loudly, "Because a jobsworth like you in the hotel wouldn't give a Jewish lady a room for the night!"

How to fill a Church

The elderly priest, speaking to the younger priest, said, ''You had a good idea to replace the first four pews with plush bucket theatre seats. It worked like a charm. The front of the church always fills first now.''

The young priest nodded, and the old priest continued, ''And you told me adding a little more beat to the music would bring young people back to church, so I supported you when you brought in that rock 'n roll gospel choir.

Now our services are consistently packed to the balcony.'' ''Thank you, Father,'' answered the young priest. ''I am pleased that you are open to the new ideas of youth.'' ''All of these ideas have been well and good,'' said the elderly priest. ''But I'm afraid you've gone too far with the drive-thru confessional.'' ''But, Father,'' protested the young priest, ''my confessions and the donations have nearly doubled since I began that!'' ''Yes,'' replied the elderly priest, ''and I appreciate that, but the flashing neon sign: 'Toot 'n Tell or Go to Hell' cannot stay on the church roof!"

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When will we ever learn that blondes are not all stupid?

A beautiful blonde woman runs a red traffic light and crashes into a man's car.

Both their cars are demolished, but, amasingly, neither of them is hurt. After they crawl out of their cars, the woman says: “Wow, just look at our cars!

There's nothing left, but fortunately we are unhurt. This must be a sign from God that we should meet and be friends and live together in peace for the rest of our days.” The man replies: ”I agree with you completely. This must be a sign from God!” The woman continues: “And look at this, here's another miracle. My car is completely demolished, but my bottle of wine didn't break. Surely God wants us to drink this wine and celebrate our good fortune.”

She then hands the bottle to the man.

The man nods his head in agreement, opens it, drinks half the bottle and then hands it back to the woman. The woman takes the bottle, immediately puts the cap back on, and hands it back to the man. The man asks: “Aren't you having any?” The woman replies: “Nah! I think I'll just wait for the police.”

Adam ate the apple, too! Men will never learn!!

HONESTY IS ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY

Paul and Nancy met while on a singles cruise, and Paul fell head over heels for her. When they discovered they lived in the same city only a few miles apart Paul was ecstatic.

He immediately started asking her out when they got home. Within a couple of weeks, Paul had taken Nancy to dance clubs, restaurants, concerts, movies, and museums.

Paul was convinced that Nancy was indeed his true soul mate and love of his life. Every date seemed better than the last. On the one-month anniversary of their first dinner on the cruise ship, Paul took Nancy to a fine restaurant.

While having cocktails and waiting for their salad, Paul said, "I guess you can tell I love you very much. I'd like a little serious talk before our relationship rises to the next level.

So, before I get this small box out of my jacket and ask you a life-changing question, it's only fair to warn you, that I'm a total golf nut. I play golf, I read

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about golf, I watch golf on TV. In short, I eat, sleep and breathe golf. If that's going to be a problem for us, you'd better say so now!"

Nancy took a deep breath and responded, "Paul, that certainly won't be a problem. I love you as you are and I love golf too; but, since we're being totally honest with each other, you need to know that for the last five years I've been a hooker."

Paul said, "I bet it's because you're not keeping your wrists straight when you hit the ball."

Midnight Call

A lawyer phoned the governor's mansion shortly after midnight. "I need to talk to the governor - it's an emergency!" exclaimed the lawyer.

After some cajoling, the governor's assistant agreed to wake him up. "So, what is it that's so important that it can't wait until morning?" grumbled the governor.

"Judge Pierson just died, and I want to take his place," begged the attorney.

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Satellite Fact File

Continued from page 8 technology, producing high quality sound.

By connecting into your TV sound system, it then takes over in producing a greatly improved sound, with the more expensive types running very close to quadrophonic sound. This is a delight to the sound engineers I have spoken to, whose desire to produce sound to the highest quality only to find the impact is lost on many of today's TVs.

SELF PROCLAIMED AUDIO BUFFS

There are many so called experts who turn their noses up at sound bars and rule them out as poor quality, mass produced noise boxes! Let me assure you, in my opinion they are quite wrong. You can now obtain incredibly big, rich and immersive sound from a sound bar, a truly satisfying piece of kit.

SELECTING A SOUND BAR

The key is finding a sound bar that suits your requirements, whether you are determined to rattle the china set in another room with that base response or just looking for something simpler that gives you a truer sound than what your TVs can offer.

There are solutions at each end of the spectrum and almost everywhere in between.

Some types even offer several inputs, making it possible to add other sound sources like your CD/DVD. Some even offer Bluetooth, a nice route in from your iPad or Tablet, connecting wirelessly from Bluetooth enabled smartphones and Tablets.

There are some systems that even provide additional sockets for rear loud speakers, giving your ears very convincing effects as your eyes watch the screen. If that is your priority you will have to invest in proper surround sound!

With that said, I have heard sound bars that trump similarly priced surround sound systems in terms of overall sound quality, exhibiting excellent base and clarity. The short answer is - you can get some great sounding sound bars if you are willing to pay for them, but they will never replace a true surround system when it comes to enveloping sound!

At this point it's best to also mention some sound bars come with a bass woofer or the facility to add one. This extra speaker is best placed in close proximity to the TV to add to listening pleasure.

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SOUND BAR CONTROL

Most dealers will be pleased to arrange a listening test, that can prove very useful. Try and arrange for the types of music you prefer and finally try closing your eyes whilst listening. If this conjures up the atmosphere of a live performance, you are entering into a new world of enjoyment! Happy Listening.

Sound - your listening pleasure - can prove to be a little complicated, but the manufacturers usually provide a remote control, to avoid leaping out of the chair and makes for sound balancing to your Richard Pollock B.Ed I.Eng. FIEEIE own comfort. Some sound bars even Consultant Electronic Engineer have special modes that can enhance Formerly Lecturer in RTVE at Bradford voice clarity, especially handy with eMail: College. programmes in which voices are difficult richardsatellitesolutions@gmail.com to hear clearly.

Alphabet Marriage

SOUND BAR PRICES

After being married for 28 years, my wife A quick scan of local newspapers, asked me to describe her. checking Amazon on the internet will I looked at her for a while, then said, provide some very useful information, "You're an alphabet wife ..... A, B, C, D, but it's very much the old story - you get E, F, G, H, I, J, K." what you pay for!

She asked me...... "What does that mean?"

You are likely to come across some I said, “Adorable, Beautiful, Cute, bargains, but I would be a little suspect of anything below £150 or so. Of course, Delightful, Elegant, Fabulous, Gorgeous, and Hot". when you move up to the top names in She smiled happily and said ... "Oh, sound bars the price also rises. At the top that's so lovely, but what about I, J, K?" of the shop you have names like Bose, I replied "I'm Just Kidding!"

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Jávea close to full use of e-Government

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Cesc Camprubí - councillor for IT stressed the importance of the modernisation of local administration, so people can comply with formalities such as registration and consult their records from the comfort of their homes.

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2014 - a black year for agriculture in the Comunidad Valenciana

The worst drought in 150 years, an incessant wave of thefts and the Russian embargo on EU agricultural produce create losses of more than 500 million Euros in the Valencian countryside. The Association of Valencian Agriculturalists described 2014 as their "aunnus horribilis". Most of the losses were due to drought, (estimated €350 million) with citrus, grapes olive, being most affected. The costs of additional irrigation, damage due to pests, and damage from hail storms have added to the problems. People are abandoning agriculture, the only bright note being the expansion in the cultivation of caqui (persimmon).

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Contributed by Bishop Clive Read

I suggested we published an A3 version of our Pictorial Calendar of Jávea, joking that it had enough space for hospital appointments.

After being hospitalised for 9 days, thinking I had a self-inflicted back injury, I was inmobile in my home for two weeks, relying on Pastor Marcos Sanz and some of his congregation members to change my position in bed, As many of you know, the discharge report said I’d had Pneumonia, Gout, Sepsis, Lumbago, Kidney mulfunction, Fluid on the Lung and heart irregularity.

Since then, Osteoporosis and Rheumatism have been diagnosed, but my general health is almost back to normal, although I am tired most of the time.

The discharging consultant, when I last saw her, was surprised how well I looked, had checked the blood analysis requested by other specialists, and said she would not need to see me again. No “Come back in 6 months - a year and two then 5 years” - just ‘Adios’. I said my recovery was due to her, my wife and God - “But not necessarily in that order”.

I was asked if I wanted to have some information and said “Yes” expecting to hear “Eat MORE brocolli and drink LESS wine” but was surprised to be told: “When we discharged you, the hospital and I had done everything we could, but you were no better. We sent you home expecting you to die, but thinking you would rather die in your own bed than one at the hospital.”

Wow! I knew I’d been ill - and had prayed that I would die - but hearing it was what the doctors expected, came as a shock. Readers who visited the Oasis Help Centre will have seen the various stages of my improving health. They would not have seen me at my worst, as I was unable to leave my apartment durng the worst 6 weeks of my recovery.

Unable to move, and relying on Ann for every need (even though she was looking after the Help Centre and Church services) I could not be part of outside activities for 6 weeks.

It took enormous effort and dedication

by Ann to cope, so much so that she told me she had been stretched to such a point, she could no longer cope, and would need to take a two week ‘respite’ from me.

“What about me?” I asked, I am in bed and cannot move. Ann replied, “I will make arrangements for a carer to come and look after you whilst I am away.”

The following morning Ann went off to the Help Centre and I decided it was ‘now or never’. I forced myself out of the hospital-type bed that had been donated to the Help Centre (thanks SJ- you know who you are) I had 4 hours to “get my life together”.

Struggling out of bed, fearing all the time of a return of pain to my lower back, and feeling totally weak, I reached for my Zimmer frame and forced myself to stand erect. Move the frame forward - and then catch up with it. The following week it was marching ‘on-thespot’ to re-establish my leg muscles. I COULD WALK!, and if I could WALK, I could GET BETTER. Ann came back one day and found me walking the length of our Lounge (assisted by the Zimmer), and I could see she realised her prayers and faith had been answered. From then on, it was like a recovering alcoholic - ONE DAY AT A TIME. Recovery has been gradual, but it is almost TOTAL. Praise The Lord.

On 15th January I kept an appointment at Denia Hospital, but when Ann inserted my SIP in the appointment machine, she didn’t receive a ticket telling us where to report. But that didn’t matter, we knew the appointment was at 1pm and where it was.

10 minutes later than expected the doctor called us into his office and I gave him my SIP. He called my information to his computer screen, but there were various aspects that were different from the recollection of Ann and I. My blood analysis was very satisfactory, although I was still anaemic - which explained why I always felt tired and exhausted.

It was agreed that I would have another blood analysis in March and see the consultant a few days later.

As I left the department the next patient was waiting to be seen.

We decided to go and spend a few minutes in the Hospital Chapel, but before we got there I heard a voice behind me calling ‘Señor Clive, Señor Clive’ and turned to find the consultant I’d just seen, calling my name. He asked to see my SIP card, and then the printout of the consultation he had given to Ann, and asked us to return to his office.

The consultant had an appointment for me (as I did in my diary) in February, but I had a printout from the Hospital saying it was 15th January.

Back in the office, we discovered that the consultant had seen me, believing I was his next appointment. No wonder there were a few discrepancies.

There was no harm done, but I cannot help but laugh at the thought that the Doctor might have chased me through the Hospital, with the news “I am sorry, but when I told you you were going to get better I thought you were someone else!”

I’m so pleased to be a patient of Marina Salud in Denia. It never fails to keep the smile on my face.

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After Christmas, a teacher asked her young pupils to write an essay on how they spent their holiday away from school.

One child wrote the following: We always used to spend the holidays with Grandma and Grandpa.

They used to live in a big brick house but Grandpa got retarded and they moved to Batemans Bay where everyone lives in nice little houses, and so they don't have to mow the grass anymore!

They ride around on their bicycles and scooters and wear name tags because they don't know who they are anymore.

They go to a building called a wreck centre, but they must have got it fixed because it is all okay now. They do exercises there, but they don't do them very well.

There is a swimming pool too, but they all jump up and down in it with hats on.

At their gate, there is a doll house with a little old man sitting in it. He watches all day so nobody can escape.

Sometimes they sneak out, and go cruising in their golf carts!

Nobody there cooks, they just eat out.

And, they eat the same thing every night - early birds.

Some of the people can't get out past the man in the doll house. The ones who do get out, bring food back to the wrecked centre for pot luck.

My Grandma says that Grandpa worked all his life to earn his retardment and says I should work hard so I can be retarded someday too.

When I earn my retardment, I want to be the man in the doll house. Then I will let people out, so they can visit their grandchildren.

My Forgetter

My forgetter's getting better But my rememberer is broke, To you that may seem funny But, to me, that is no joke.

For when I'm "here" I'm wondering If I really should be "there" And, when I try to think it through, I haven't got a prayer!

Oft times I walk into a room, Say, "What am I here for?"

I rack my brain, but all in vain A zero is my score.

At times I put something away Where it is safe, but, Gee! The person it is safest from Is, generally, me!

Are you ready for More HUMOUR?

When shopping I may see someone, Say "Hi" and have a chat, Then, when the person walks away I ask myself, "Who was that?"

Yes, my forgetter's getting better While my rememberer is broke, And it's driving me plumb crazy And that isn't any joke.

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9 months later!

Jack decided to go skiing with his buddy, Bob. So they loaded up Jack's minivan and headed north.

After driving for a few hours, they got caught in a terrible blizzard. So they pulled into a nearby farm and asked the attractive lady who answered the door if they could spend the night.

'I realise it’s terrible weather out there and I have this huge house all to myself, but I'm recently widowed,' she explained. ‘I'm afraid the neighbours will talk if I let you stay in my house.'

‘Don't worry,' Jack said. ‘We'll be happy to sleep in the barn. And if the weather breaks, we'll be gone at first light.'

The lady agreed, and the two men found their way to the barn and settled in for the night.

Come morning, the weather had cleared, and they got on their way. They enjoyed a great weekend of skiing.

But about nine months later, Jack got an unexpected letter from an attorney. It took him a few minutes to figure it out, but he finally determined that it was from the attorney of that attractive widow he had met on the ski weekend...

He dropped in on his friend Bob and asked, ‘Bob, do you remember that good-looking widow from the farm we stayed at on our ski holiday up north about nine months ago?’

‘Yes, I do’ said Bob. ‘Did you, er, happen to get up in the middle of the night, go up to the house and pay her a visit?’

‘Well, um, yes!,’ Bob said, a little embarrassed about being found out, ‘I have to admit that I did.’

‘And did you happen to give her my name instead of telling her your name?’

Bob's face turned beet red and he said, ‘Yeah, look, I'm sorry, buddy… I'm afraid I did. Why do you ask?’

‘She just died and left me everything.’

And you thought the ending would be different.

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Learning from the visitor

A boat was docked in a tiny Mexican fishing village.

A tourist complimented the local fishermen on the quality of their fish and... asked how long it took to catch them.

"Not very long" they answered in unison.

"Why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?"

The fishermen explained that their small catches were sufficient to meet their needs and those of their families.

"But what do you do with the rest of your time?"

"We sleep late, fish a little, play with our children, and take siestas with our wives. In the evenings, we go into the village to see our friends, have a few drinks, play the guitar, and sing a few songs. We have a full life."

The tourist interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you!

You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat."

"And after that?"

"With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers.

Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City, Los Angeles, or even New York City!!! From there you can direct your huge new enterprise."

"How long would that take?"

"Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years." replied the tourist.

"And after that?"

"Afterwards? Well my friend, that's when it gets really interesting," answered the tourist, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you can start buying and selling stocks and make millions!"

"Millions? Really? And after that?" asked the fishermen.

"After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends."

"With all due respect sir, but that's exactly what we are doing now. So what's the point wasting twenty-five years?" asked the Mexicans.

And the moral of this story is: Know where you're going in life, you may already be there! Many times in life, money is not everything.

“Live your life before life becomes lifeless”.

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Trenc d’Alba public school, but no amount was stated.

Councillor Juan Planelles questioned whether it wasn’t the responsibility of the Generalitat, and Mayor Chulvi agreed, but said “It’s not a case of requesting the money and waiting forever, but of addressing the problem.”

Education Councillor Empar Bolufer explained that the Generalitat was responsible for installation of the original equipment, but maintenance and upkeep was the responsibility of Jávea Townhall. The reason for proposing this unusual course of action was that a new one cost less than repairs to the original.

The motion was approved.

Point 13 approved midifications to the way Jávea deals with debtors.

Point 14 approved creation and Jávea participation in a new Centre for Distance Learning in the region.

Questions and Answers: Vicent Chorro suggested the Townhall promote theme events, suggesting a Moroccan night, as the first to promote understanding of different nationalities and customs.

He also asked whether fireworks would be permitted to signify the end of the San Loreto fiesta, and was told that recent meetings had resulted in the possibility of the rulings now being interpreted differently and the display ‘MAY’ be allowed this year. The display has been included in the list of firework

displays published by the Generalitat on 8th September 2014, but it will rely on a way being found that provides a compromise.

Yet again the subject of ‘Thursday Signposts’ was raised, intended to direct drivers to the carparks beneath Plaza de Constitución and Portal del Clot and Councillors were told they should be erected in the next couple of weeks.

Vicent suggested a reduction in price or a scheme of incentives to attract drivers to parking at Portal del Clot.

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Jávea takes formal steps against hotel proposal for San Antonio lighthouse

Jávea town council unanimously agreed to submit proposals to stop the private project to convert San Antonio lighthouse into a hotel by asking the Ministry of Development for use of the area for use as an environmental interpretation centre, pointing out that the hotel proposal contravenes several urban development laws. Mayor Chulvi also issued a mayoral resolution demanding the immediate suspension of unlicensed works (which are being carried out by the private developer) that are taking place in the building adjacent to the lighthouse. This building is the property of Post and Telegraph Authority.

Jávea promotes themed, off season short break holidays

A new tourism campaign called "JÁVEA: MEMORIA DEL MEDITERRÁNEO" has been launched by the Department of Tourism to promote the town as an off-season shortstay holiday destination. To be promoted at tourism fairs like the forthcoming FITUR in Madrid, the campaign offers not only the image of Jávea but also activities and services for tourists, thanks to collaboration with the business sector of the municipality as well as hotels, restaurants and companies in the leisure sector, especially those specialising in water activities.

Repsol scraps controversial oil exploration off Canary Islands

Energy giant Repsol abandoned its controversial search for oil and gas off Spain’s Canary Islands, delighting locals and environmentalists but dashing Madrid’s hopes that the project would ease its energy dependency, after two months of exploration two kilometres (1.2 miles) below the sea bed some 50 kilometres from the islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Repsol said in a statement it only found small deposits that were not worth drilling. Cairn Energy, which was planning to look for oil in the Gulf of Valencia, has closed its Madrid Office.

Flu epidemic worsens

The factor which has given the health authority cause for concern is that 63% of the most serious cases have affected patients who are eligible for a free 'flu jab’ and have not had one. Everyone aged 65 or over should have an annual influenza vaccination, and the health ministry starts its awareness campaign and orders the required number of doses in September. The aim is not necessarily to reduce the number of cases or prevent those vaccinated from catching the 'flu,

but to ensure that if they do contract the virus, it is far less serious and lifethreatening.

Spain cuts university degrees to three years and extends master's courses to two

Spain's government has approved a new law to reduce the length of time it takes to study for a university degree to three years, instead of the usual four to six.

Master's degrees will now take up to two years, compared to just one or sometimes even six months. Education minister José Ignacio Wert says reducing undergraduate degrees in line with much of the rest of Europe, including the UK, will cut costs for families by a total of €150 million a year. The four-year undergraduate degree and one-year master's system in Spain is 'very rare in Europe'. By changing the system in Spain, UK graduates and higher degree holders may find it easier to get their qualifications recognised, since until now a British degree was shorter than a Spanish one and was rarely given the full credit by the Spanish education authorities. In contrast, a master's in Spain has always been considered weaker in other northern European countries, because it involves much less study time and rarely includes a dissertation.

Sun, sea, sand … what about the shopping?

"Spain has a major image deficit as a shopping destination," said Angela Castano of Turespana, a body promoting Spain's brand, at this week's Fitur world tourism fair in Madrid.

Shopping is an essential part of a holiday for a growing number of tourists, according to a report last year by the Madrid-based organisation (UNWTO). That trend is being driven by growing hordes of visitors from emerging markets such as China, Russia and, in Spain's case, from Latin America. Of these visitors, Chinese visitors spend as much as 900 euros each in Spain. In Paris, the average Chinese tourist spends 1,500 euros on a visit. Spanish shops are now making an effort to catch up, said Pedro Vargas, head of international projects for the Forum of Renowned Spanish Brands, a business lobby.

Spain's best-known chain department store, the Corte Ingles, now mounts displays in English and reimburses sales tax to non-residents, he said. It has also broadened the range of fine foods for sale in its delicatessen, to compete with the likes of Selfridges food hall in London.

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Jávea uses calendar sales to reforest two areas of La Plana

Jávea Townhall has used proceeds of a calendar sold through the Tourist offices to plant indigenous trees in two areas affected by last summer's forest fire. The trees chosen are wild species found locally such as oak, juniper, wild olive, strawberry and carob trees. Pines are conspicuous by their absence. The idea behind the planting is to minimise the impact of the fire on the landscape and encourage the regeneration of a fire resistant woodland. The two areas planted are near the lookout on the Cabo de San Antonio, and a gully in the Camí de la Cova Tallada where terrace walls were also repaired. Work was by the specialist Serveis Medioambientals de la Marina Alta with input from the town's forestry brigade (set up under the social employment programme).

Benitatxell's Biomoscatell wine presented in Valencia

Benitatxell's Biomoscatell "Moraig" was invited to be tasted at the closing of the 11th edition of the "Tastavis" quality wine tasting course. This was the second vintage of the dry white wine produced from "ecologically grown" moscatel grapes. The project was designed to promote traditional culture and the moscatel grape as an identifier of the people as well as to stimulate the economic value of the crop.

Seven tourists before the court for forest fire in July 2013

Seven tourists, all of the same Irish family are finally before the court for starting a forest fire in July 2013 through the negligent flying of a Chinese lantern. They had admitted responsibility, had tried to extinguish the flames and called emergency services.

All expressed remorse. mmm

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During this past week, we had a large box of 45 rpm and long playing records delivered to the Oasis Centre in the Port and I have had a great deal of pleasure sorting them out. It brought back memories of how the music industry has changed since I was a child.

The first gramophone we had was an old wind up machine that my Dad brought back from the Sunday market. I was about 13 at the time and we were delighted that we could play music in our own home. It played 78 rpm records and my sister Linda and I would wind the machine up with the handle on the side and dance as the music filled the room. It was crackly and when it had been playing for a couple of minutes, the music would slur as the gramophone wound down and needed to be cranked up again.

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who writes for us after one retirement and before the next

We lived on the New Cross Road in London and our Auntie Violet and Uncle Bill lived in Peckham. They had no children and both had full time jobs.

When Violet's cleaner left, I was asked if I wanted to go to their house and clean right through on a Saturday morning for 10/-. It was a lot of money in those days and much more than my 1/- a week pocket money, so I was delighted to accept. Every Friday evening I would cycle up to Rye Road in Peckham, stay the night, ready to start work at 9am the next morning. Auntie Violet taught me how to clean her house from top to bottom and after lunch, she taught me how to cook. They had a big solid Gramophone cabinet which was Bill's pride and joy and he treated all his records with kid gloves, lovingly dusting each record before and after playing it. As well as classical music, he also had a good selection of the musicals and every Saturday morning

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while I was cleaning their house, he would let me chose which musical we would have playing while we all worked. I did the cleaning, Auntie Violet did the washing and made lunch and Uncle Bill just pottered around. My favourites were 'Carousel' and 'Oklahoma'.

My Uncle Bill gave me some of his records that he no longer wanted. Auntie Violet was having hormone difficulties and she would go through a very difficult time each month when she would pick an argument with Uncle Bill and shout at him and be positively horrible to him. What concerned me was that Uncle Bill didn't seem to be at all bothered by her ravings and would just smile and chuckle to himself. One day I asked him why he looked so happy when he was being shouted at and why didn't he shout back. "Ann" he said, "Auntie Violet doesn't really mean the things she says but she can't help it, and in a few days time she will be so sorry she has been so horrible to me that she will buy me a new long playing record, and I am looking forward to deciding which it will be." So as Uncle Bill upgraded his single 78 rpm records to long playing records, he gave me the 78s to add to my collection. Most of

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if you are on a two-part Tarrif

Many Jávea homes are being provided with SMART meters

by Iberdrola to transmit cocsumption information, avoiding the need for a ‘meter man’ to make a personal visit, note the reading and send it to the invoicing department.

This information was received from an Iberdrola consumer, who wondered whether high-tec was best (for him).

“My electric meter is the new SMART meter digital with 14 hrs of cheap rate electric a day from 22:00 till 12:00 noon.

The price is about ONE THIRD if you use things in cheep rate e.g. I can run my aircon for heating, my pool pump, washing machine etc before 12:00 noon and pay approx 0.06 E per KWhr as apposed to 0.18 Euro per KWhr after Noon.

A week ago I tried to read the meter and understand when it was cheap rate and test it by running something.

To my horror the clock on the meter was wrong and it was going onto expensive at 09:56 just when I have everything on!

The SMART meter is supposed to have its clock set by Iberdrola sending a signal to it, a bit like our phones and computers. I have been to Iberdrola and asked them to fix it and backdate the bill.

They say they can't do without pictures.

As luck would have it I have lots and the lady raised a complaint number.

She says it will take them 10 to 15 days to fix...

It’s been wrong for over a year because I did not understand the technology and working.

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Page 76 gives Iberdrolla information.

Spanish Property Court Auction - Legal tips

Question: I am considering buying a property through a public court auction, as I have been informed that few people go to these auctions and you can get a property for almost nothing. Is this correct? How does the system work?

Dear reader, thank you for your enquiry.

Spanish court real estate property auction is regulated by Spanish Civil Proceedings Law, the value or price would depend normally on the different values of: i) The property valuation for the auction, which is normally fixed by the auction court process, and ii) The amount owed to the creditor.

Per the above, we must distinguish between 2 different scenarios:

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A) If there are offers or bids at the property auction, the court auction will work as follows: a.1 - If the best bid is 70% of the valuation or more, they will be awarded the property, and with this money, the creditors will be paid. a.2 - If the best bid is of less than 70% then, there would be different options: a.2.1 The claimant (person who applies for the execution – auction of the property) can get the property for the equivalent of the 70% of the valuation value. a.2.2 Or the claimant could be awarded with the property for the amount due to him/her, if the amount due to him is more than 60% of the valuation and is higher than the rest of the bids at the auction. a.2.3 Or if the claimant does not want to be awarded with the property, it could be awarded to the highest bid, if that offer made is over the 50% of the valuation or pays the full debts and costs of the auction / execution process.

B) If nobody is interested in buying the property, and there are no bids. b.1 - If the property sold in public auction is not the habitual home of the respondents, the claimant will be able to get it for 50% of the valuation value, or the money owed. b.2 - if the property is the habitual residency (home) of the respondents, the claimant will be able to get it for 70% of the valuation, but if the debt is lower than this amount, for the 60% of the valuation.

Also, you should know, if the property is awarded, the property will be transferred by the court in the legal, urban, cadastral, etc. situation as it is, meaning that you may find some problems, like: lack of water or electricity contract, lack of occupation license, building problems, the property has been damaged by the previous owners etc.

Also, legally, the person awarded with the property will need to pay Property Transfer Tax, for example in the Community of Valencia (Alicante, Valencia and Castellon provinces) this is set at 10% of the final acquisition value.

If you have any questions about the process, or if you want to be assisted legally by a lawyer on it, then contact us.

The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.

Carlos Baos (Lawyer) Spanish Law firm solicitor attorney barrister.

Denia, Costa Blanca Marina Alta White & Baos 2015 – All rights reserved

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Couples who want to buy a property in Spain together should consider clearly the importance of this investment.

Along with the usual needs for proper verification of all legal, planning, land registry, etc., and situation of the property, these couples should also clarify how exactly they will buy the property together, that is to say what proportion or percentage of the sale goes to each side of the couple, and also what would happen if they were to split later on, etc. Usually they just stipulate that they went halves on the purchase, although sometimes this does not represent the reality.

Unfortunately, the reality is many couples break up, if not most. The property that symbolised a common dream can become a nightmare in the case of their splitting up, a nightmare made worse if the property was purchased with the extra complication of a mortgage loan.

Normally when the couple breaks up, it is agreed that the property is sold to a third party, or that one of the owners will buy out the other. However, sometimes one of the parties refuses to reach a sensible agreement, resulting in a lengthy and expensive court case for the dissolution of the common ownership, or similar legal action.

While we cannot prevent ruptures occurring, it is possible for couples when buying to ensure: i) the protection of their interests and

ii) that in the event of a separation, to follow a pre-agreed and set performance process or protocol.

It is vital to establish in a real and proper way the percentage that each party acquires, depending on the money invested, or any other factors involved, knowing that this percentage is the one to be taken into account in the event of a break (unless it can proven that it does not correspond with the reality).

Also at the time of purchase, it can be outlined how it would be divided and the common property ownership terminated, the process or steps to be followed in that event, for example agree: how the property will be valued (i.e: appointment of an independent valuator or surveyor by a third party), if there will be a preference right to purchase in favour of either of them, how to sell, deadlines,

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Buying property in Spain Basic Tips for couples buying together

who will use the property, contribution to the costs, etc.

Thus, the co-owners as allowed on the Spanish Civil Code, can agree the rules governing their community (coownership) in the manner they deem most appropriate, and clearly establish the process to dissolve the joint ownership if unfortunately the couple does break up.

Changes in the inheritance and gift tax law in Spain ends the discrimination against citizens of the European Union

We are pleased to start the year informing our readers that the rules determining the inheritance and gift tax to be paid in Spain have changed for non residents, finally.

This change, outlined under the recent Law 26/2014, of November 27th, amending the Law 29/1987, of Inheritance and Gift Tax, is a direct consequence of the European Court of Justice court decision of 3rd September 2014 (Case C-127/12, see our previous articles). This court ruling concluded that the regulation of inheritance and gift tax in Spain discriminated against non tax residents, since the autonomous communities taxes (which provide many more tax benefits), could not be applied to them, with the more severe National rates being applied instead..

This modification is effective from the 1st of January 2015.

For clarification, please note that when we refer in this article "Not resident in Spain", we mean not tax residents in Spain but residents in a Country member of the European Union or European Economic Area.

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Therefore, from now on, the applicable inheritance and gift tax will be:

Inheritance cases: a) If the deceased was non tax resident in Spain, the beneficiaries (heirs, etc.) shall be entitled to apply for the inheritance tax of the Autonomous Community where the greatest value of Spanish assets of the inheritance are located.

If there were no assets in Spain, then the tax rules of the Community where the beneficiary lives shall apply.

b) If the deceased was resident in Spain (in one region / Community), the beneficiaries of the estate who are not resident in Spain are entitled to the application of the tax law for that region.

Gift and donations: a) In the case of a donation of immovable property situated in Spain, the beneficiaries not resident in Spain are entitled to the application of the tax regulations of the Community where these properties are. b) In the case of donation of property located in a Country member of the European Union or the European Economic Area, the taxpayers resident in Spain are entitled to the application of tax grants from the community where they reside.

This change dramatically reduces the inheritance and gift bills when one of the parties is not tax resident in Spain, especially if beneficiaries are the spouse, descendants or ascendants. For any questions contact us.

The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.

Carlos Baos (Lawyer) Spanish Law firm solicitor attorney barrister (DENIA) info@white-baos.com www. white-boas.com

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Last night my wife sent me a text, saying she was in casualty.

When I arrived home I watched all 50 minutes of it… never saw her once!

She still hasn't come home yet and I'm starving!

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them were classical music. I worked as Violet's cleaner until I left school and went to work, and Linda my sister who is two years younger than me, took my place.

By the time I was sixteen, I had been working in the Midland Bank at Holborn for six months and was on good money for my age, so for my sixteenth birthday, my Mum and Dad put down the deposit on a brand new record player. Do you remember the players that you could stack six or more 45 rpm records and one by one they would drop down and automatically play? We were now into new technology! No need to wind the gramophone, just plug it in the electric socket and off we go! Mum loved that player as much as I did and she played it quite a lot while she was on her own during the day. There was a second-hand shop at New Cross Gate who always had a big box of used records outside and our stock of pop music grew.

The trouble with technology changing is that so much money is invested in equipment and sundries that become obsolete. I am thinking of the video recorder we had when Clive and I lived in the UK. It was a VHS and we could record programmes straight from the television onto the tapes and then play them back at a time which was more convenient. But as they were phased out and DVDs became popular, it became increasingly difficult to replace video recorders when they broke. Now friends tell me it is virtually impossible to buy a new one. You won't be surprised to know that being married to a man who believes nothing should ever be thrown away (in case we need it in the future), that we have two or three VHS recorders at least in 'Kickstart', that houses all Clive's treasures! People often donate pre-recorded VHS tapes that they can no longer play and it is a terrible shame that hundreds of these tapes lie unused on our shelves.

When we took early retirement to Jávea in 1985, we soon became bored with holiday living so started looking around for something to keep us occupied. The first business we got involved with was installing 2.8 metre satellite dishes and the only English speaking programmes people could receive on their new receiver was one film channel and CNN and it cost the customer over £2,000 to have it installed.

A couple of years later we got involved with the local radio station based at Jávea Park and Clive negotiated with the manager, English speaking programmes for ex-pats. We had the

45rpm (Revolutions Per Minute), C90 Cassette, Record Sleeve and 12” vinyl Thursday slot at 3pm which was a general information programme interspersed with music which was called "Live with Clive on 105". There was a Women's Hour, Country Music Box, and other programmes on the other days of the week and Clive and I had the Sunday slot with a Gospel Hour. The different programmes were very popular with the ex-pats because it kept them in touch with what was happening in the area. During those months of producing the programmes, I recorded all those that we were personally responsible for, and we have hundreds of C60 and C90 audio cassettes, also on our shelves in 'Kickstart' that are virtually obsolete and waiting for me to transfer onto CDs, when I have time!!

Then as the years passed we progressed to CDs for music recording and DVDs for recording television programmes. I have a DVD recorder connected to my television which enables me to record programmes on its internal hard drive, which I later copy onto re-recordable DVDs for friends to watch. I also have a machine on which I can play my vinyl long playing records onto its internal hard drive and then copy those onto a CD. How technology has changed.

When Clive and I were on holiday in South Africa a couple of years ago, we went on a five-day safari and took our cine cameras with us. They record directly onto a cassette inside the camera which when we came home, we were able to connect to the television, record the film onto the hard drive on my DVD recorder, which I was later able to copy onto a DVD. All our still photos were captured on the chip inside the camera, hundreds of photos we took, and all downloaded directly from the chip onto our computer and into iPhoto.

So easy and so clever. No need for film anymore that has to be processed, although I do know that some people prefer the quality they get from using good old fashioned camera film.

As things have progressed, picture and sound quality have improved no end. I was very interested to read Richard Pollock's article this month in his satellite column where he is talking

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about independent sound systems. As Richard says, TVs have become so slim that there is now no room in the cabinet for decent speakers, so although televisions have become much lighter, picture quality improved, many of them lack good quality sound. We have one of these slim televisions and often have trouble with the sound quality. The thing that really annoys me is that these days, when I am watching a series on the TV, the music is so loud in the dramatic scenes that often I cannot hear a word they are saying. When Richard returns to Jávea from his holidays, I will certainly be contacting him to see how we can improve the sound.

Nowadays the young people listen to music and watch films on their computers and tablets. No need for complicated machines. It makes you wonder where it will all end!!

The Ramblings of a Retired Mind

I was thinking about how a status symbol of today is those cell phones that everyone has clipped onto their belt or purse. I can't afford one. So, I'm wearing my garage door opener. I also made a cover for my hearing aid and now I have what they call blue teeth, I think.

I spent a fortune on deodorant before I realised that people didn't like me anyway.

I was thinking that women should put pictures of missing husbands on beer cans!

I was thinking about old age and decided that old age is 'when you still have something on the ball, but you are just too tired to bounce it.'

I thought about making a fitness movie, for folks my age, and call it 'Pumping Rust.'

I have gotten that dreaded furniture disease. That's when your chest is falling into your drawers!

I know, when people see a cat's litter box, they always say, 'Oh, have you got a cat?' Just once I want to say, 'No, it's for company!'

Peter Ayling

Still here when others have left Tel.: 96 646 0933 Mob.: 616 375 608

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Spotlight on Jávea People

This column focuses on people in our community and their everyday lives and connections to the area of Jávea. Last month we turned the Spotlight on Michael Taylor, our local Archetier, a person who makes bows for stringed instruments.

Our Jávea Jeard spotlight this month focuses on two young Spanish brothers Vicente and Rafa Rocher Grimalt who share a passion for local natural produce, especially honey.

Back in November on one of those lazy and cold Sunday afternoons I popped my head around the living room door to ask Linda if she fancied a cuppa.

Curled up at one end of the sofa and keeping warm with a blanket over her I could see that she was busy reading a book about bee keeping. How strange I thought, as usually she moves away pretty quickly when a bee or wasp comes into sight which like most people is a natural reaction due to probable childhood memories of being stung.

“Where did you get that book from?

And why on earth are you reading about bees?,” I asked. She said “my student Rafa’s family keep bees and they make their own honey and in our next lesson we will be talking about his bees. So I borrowed his book to learn a few things before the lesson.” Tongue in cheek I suggested to her that she should ask Rafa to bring a sample of the family honey with him to his next English lesson, I just love honey. So Linda sent Rafa a text and a few days later when he Written by Ian Amer

who acknowledges and thanks Linda Jennings as Interpreter and Translator

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came to class he was clutching a jar of his family honey.

After receiving the jar of honey both Linda and I slipped into the kitchen while Rafa settled down in the classroom. The first thing I liked was the lid on the jar because it had a simple photo of a bee taking nectar from a flower which to be honest and from a marketing point of view summed up the product effectively.

As I unscrewed the lid an orange fragrance erupted from the jar sending both Linda’s and my taste buds into overdrive. Without delay and like two children we wrestled each other for a teaspoon which we grabbed from a drawer. We then dipped our spoons into the thick amber coloured honey and promptly eased the spoon onto our tongues without spilling a drop. Both Linda and I looked at each other while tasting and swallowing and as the honey went down you could feel it coat the throat with a sweet orange flavour, it was simply a wow moment and we both agreed that Rafa’s family honey was the best we’d ever tasted.

A few of the different flavours on offer After sampling the honey we joined Rafa in the classroom where we both congratulated him for producing such a fine product. Linda started the lesson by asking Rafa how the family became interested in apiculture which is the maintenance and keeping of bees while I started to take a few notes as I knew this would be an interesting subject for our spotlight feature.

It appears that keeping honey bees (Apis Millifera) has been in Rafa’s family blood since their grandfather, Vicente, started keeping them in his garden in Pego. At the time their grandfather had a small collection of ten bee hives which provided the family with a natural sweet

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Grandfathers home-made hives treat and is healthier than refined sugar.

Grandfather Vicente had two sons, the elder also being named Vicente (Junior) and Pascual. Vicente (Junior) became a gardener taking after his father, whereas Pascual became a builder but he also decided to establish his own hives as he found that bee keeping was fascinating and could make him some extra pocket money. The more honey Pascual made and sold the more money he made and spent on buying more wood so that he could build more hives. As his bee hive empire expanded, Pascual realised he could support himself financially and therefore he was able to quit his day job and take up bee keeping on a full time basis, that was thirty five years ago.

Vicente (Junior) took an interest in growing fruit and vegetables and therefore purchased plots of land around Jávea. Vincente (Junior) had two sons who are Vicente (Junior, Junior, aged 26) and Rafa (aged 24) who after studying at local schools looked to further their education but unfortunately, their futures for prosperous jobs looked unfavourable due to the ongoing crisis.

In fact, Rafa had studied to become a science teacher but unfortunately teaching jobs in the local area are scarce although he does keep busy serving as a red cross life guard on the beach during the summer months.

Last year both brothers decided to take a gamble in life and try their luck so they set about and opened a shop near the town selling their father’s fresh fruit and their uncle’s honey. Vincente (Junior) grows oranges, lemons, figs, avocado pears, grapefruits, melons and vegetables such as spinach and red and green peppers on his plots of land in and around Jávea.

Their uncle Pascual places his hives on this land and provides the shop with different varieties of his fabulous honey.

They also have hives placed on the Montgo which provides various wild honey flavours from the flowers of the native flora. For orange honey the hives are placed near the orange groves, for rosemary honey they are placed near the rosemary bushes and some hives are placed near to where Continued there areon many next page

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These are the latest hives used by Rafa and Vicente varieties of nectar rich flowers where the name of the honey bears its name of “A Thousand Flowers”. Other relatives and friends also keep the shop supplied and so Rafa and his brother Vicente provide their customers with fresh local produce from the fields and gardens of Jávea.

The shop is Portal del Clot which opened in December 2014 and is situated beside the new town hall offices just before the main town.

Pascual has now accumulated over three hundred bee hives where each hive can accommodate thousands of bees.

Rafa said that honey will keep in the jar for a very long time and says that honey has been found in sealed stone jars from ancient Egyptian tombs and after testing, it was said to be good to eat now as it was thousands of years ago.

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I am sure many readers would be interested to know how the honey is harvested, so Rafa explains briefly how it is done.

It is best to wear a full protective suit as this protects you from any possible bee injury remember, a bee will only use its stinger as a last resort. Bees protect their hives and therefore you are most likely to be stung near a hive than anyway else as a bee is usually very docile.

Unfortunately a bee dies after it uses its stinger whereas the wasp can sting many times. Wearing the suit allows you to focus on handling your bees calmly without having the fear of being stung by thousands of bees. It is also generally accepted that bees are sensitive to vibrations which can trigger accidental swarm attacks so being gentle and calm is very important.

Once suited we carefully open the top of the hive by cracking the honey seal and the top is completely removed exposing the inner hive. Inside each hive there are usually ten frames measuring 460mm x 460mm, and each frame has an artificial plastic matrix on it where the bees build over the top.

The bees wax structure consists of equal sized hexagonal cells which are capped in bees wax once they are filled by the bee. The bee may deposit the larvae, pollen or honey into the cells as these serve as incubators or food stores.

The hexagonal structure is called the honeycomb. After smoking the hive, which calms down the bees by making them sleepy, each frame is then pulled out from the hive for inspection. If the colour of the honeycomb structure is a deep tan then you have a new brood of bees which is good news for bee keepers and the frame is returned to the hive as you will have no honey in the cells. If the honeycomb structure is lightly tan, white or yellowish then you have honey in the cells and it is removed from the hive. Should the honeycomb structure be orange then you have pollen filled cells which is replaced back into the hive as this is the food for the hive.

The frames with the honey are exchanged with any previous frames that

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have been pre-harvested and cleaned.

To harvest the honey from the frames we scrape away the honeycomb and put the frames into an exchanger which holds about five frames. The frames are rotated in the exchanger at high speeds for five minutes and the honey runs off the frames and sinks to the bottom of the exchanger where it runs out through a tap and is collected in another container.

Before the honey can be sold in the shop a sample from each batch is sent to a Government laboratory over in Denia.

Each batch of honey is tested for impurities and only after receiving official approval will the honey be stocked in the shop.

Each hive can contain up to 40,000 bees or more and produce in a good season about 27kg (60lb) of honey. It is said that the worker bees from any single hive fly about 55,000 miles to make just 0.45kg (1lb) of honey.

Bees simply make honey by taking nectar from flowers or insects (honeydew) and mix it with enzymes from glands in their mouths. The bee then stores this in the hexagonal cells, as mentioned earlier, and when the water content is reduced to 17% the bee will then cap the cell with a thin layer of bees wax. It is said that capped honey in the comb can keep indefinitely.

The composition of honey is sucrose (nectar) with inverters (bee enzymes) = fructose and glucose = Honey. Honey does not contain any additives the only treatment required is to filter out any bees wax debris produced during the extraction process.

Unlike wasps and bumble bees, the honey bee colony remains active during winter months by clustering together to keep warm. They feed on their stored honey where a typical hive needs about 9kg (20lb) to survive. Therefore by harvesting the honey throughout the summer the bees simply replace it with more honey. If the hive gets too hot in the summer clusters of bees in the hive will beat their wings together which creates cooler air currents thus providing natural air conditioning for the hive.

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Continued from page 22 Bee keepers often inspect the hives once in every five days and if the bees require some additional help in finding food the bee keeper will provide additional sugar syrup.

The younger bees cluster together in large numbers which raises their body temperature then wax producing glands under their abdomen secretes pinhead size pieces of wax. Worker bees then harvest the wax and transport it to the part of the hive where it is needed. Bees use up about 2.72kg (6lb) of honey to produce 0.45kg (1lb) of wax.

Royal jelly is made by the mouth glands of the younger bees and is fed to the Queen Bee larvae. She only needs a teaspoon from larvae to adulthood.

Royal jelly is claimed to do many things but beware it is very expensive and most products only contain about 2%. The jelly is white and tasteless but is very rich in proteins and fatty acids.

The worker bees select the Queen from the other larvae and specially feed her on royal jelly until she is sexually mature. If she had not received a heavy diet of royal jelly then she would have become a normal worker bee. When the

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temperature is right the Queen will fly from the hive to mate with the drone bees. The mating process takes place high up in the sky.

The bee hive is made up of one Queen, who lives for three to five years and once mated with a drone she will produce eggs for the rest of her life. The drone bees are all male and are stingless they may number three hundred in any one hive and are on standby throughout the summer months for the sole purpose of mating with a virgin Queen. The drone can only mate once after which he dies because his sex organ is barbed and pulls away from him once mating has been completed.

The worker bees do have stingers and are all female bees but they have no mature reproductive systems and so they cannot reproduce. There may be up to 60,000 worker bees living in the hive Concluded on page 25

Casa Segura Locksmiths was established in 2004.

Company Owner, Carl Barclay, fluent in Spanish (having grown up in Javea in the 1970's) and a well-established member of the local community, is a trusted source used by the Local Police and Guardia Civil.

Having an already established key-holding business, a security retail outlet and a mobile installation and emergency service, Carl offers a rapid response and quality service.

We take emergency lock-out situations seriously and will respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need an emergency service please avoid calling numbers from stickers on your gate, these numbers connect you to call centres charging extortionate rates. Always confirm a call-out fee first.

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Continued from page 23 over summer but this number reduces in the winter months due to natural wastage. On average the worker bees live between four to five months.

Research is showing that bee venom can actually help reduce health problems like arthritis, neuralgia, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even MS. This treatment in the U.S is called “Bee venom therapy”, although there are a small percentage of people who are highly allergic to bee venom.

It has also been discovered that bees can smell and detect from our breath early signs of cancer and remarkably the training time for a bee is about ten minutes. They can also sniff out drugs and explosives and are now being assessed for use in counter terrorism techniques. Interestingly bees are providing researchers with data to suggest that their sense of smell is on par or possibly being better than the smell sensory of a sniffer dog’s nose.

Large colonies of bees are being wiped out across the U.S and Europe due to diseases and other dangers, especially man made ones from crop spraying. So this year please think about our bees, especially the honey bee to which this article refers. Maybe you can consider planting out bee friendly flowers in the garden but please do not spray them with insectacides.

Purple flowers are great because bees can see them more clearly than any other flower. Purple flowers include lavender, alliums, buddleia and catmint; also large tubular flowers like foxgloves and honeysuckle are also excellent species that will provide bees with the pollen and nectar they require.

If you do not have a garden you can still take part and put purple flowering plants into a container or window box.

Flowers like geraniums and dahlias but they must be single flowered and not double as the latter do not produce nectar. Sweet peas and even herbs like rosemary and chives are all bee friendly.

Bees are the best pollinators and therefore we should look at them as our friends because if we allow the bee populations to crash, it is guaranteed that our fruit, vegetables and cereal crops will also fail. It is said that man has no means to pollinate huge acres of land, yet the humble bumble, honey bee and other bee species manage it every year without our realising it.

The next time you see a bee flying around your garden or window box don’t run away but admire it and remember she just might be one of Rafa’s and Vicente’s uncle’s bees being busy making your next jar of honey.

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Jávea Parador was the venue for an end comfort of their own homes, using a computer. of January ‘Pep-talk’ by Deputy Mayor He closed his remarks by telling Oscar Anton and other Councillors of listeners “You will be able to say you his Xabia Democratica party. Oscar were present at the XD meeting on 31st acted more as Interpreter (for himself January at the Parador where you were and his colleagues) than the Party part of changing Jávea - for the better Leader. and for the foreseeable future.

Around 100 XD members were Some members had come to the present for a ‘cocktail and canapes’ meeting ready to ask questions, but social event.

Oscar was focussed on ‘firing-up-the Unemployment had been reduced by troops’ rather than discussing problems 300, a huge achievement for a town the which were the responsibility of the 21 size of Jávea. Next year funds of Councillors in the Townhall to resolve.

200,000€ were ‘earmarked’ for job Oscar admitted talking to all of the other creation schemes and training, political groups in Jávea about plans for particularly for pre-retirees, who thought the next 4 years. CR they would never work again. “In 2011 the City had dreams and no money.”

With only 4 months before local elections, members were urged to help raise the 11,000€ still needed to finance the campaign. A similar sum had already been raised by donations by the 3 XD Councillors from their Townhall Don’t miss out on our News and Views if you salaries. live overseas or would prefer to jave a copy Oscar referred to Councillors who wanted delivered to your Jávea Jome. a ‘status quo’ and his own team who wanted Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to ‘go ahead’, and referred to his pride at being XD spokesman at Postal Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the Townhall.

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Poppy supporters meet all year with one purpose in mind

Jávea Branch of The Royal British Legion meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month except for July and August. We meet at the LÁncora Tenis Club and start our meeting at 11.30am.

We start to assemble from 10.30am to have a coffee and chat to fellow members. You do not have to have been in the forces now to become a member of the Legion. If you would like to become a member, or if you are staying in the Jávea area for a while, you are very welcome to come and join us, at any meeting - ask for Pam Dawes.

We have a good social programme throughout the year, starting with our usual car treasure hunt and lunch, which is always a very good event being arranged by Sue and David Cockell.

In March we will hold our 25th Anniversary as a branch, and will celebrate this with a lunch.

Easter time, we are holding an Easter Hat competition with a lunch arranged

by Lynn Wass, should be good fun!!!!.

A couch trip is being arranged for a day out in May, and a June picnic is also one on the cards.

After our summer break in late September there will be a car journey unknown to the members, until the day with a lunch at the end of it being organised by John and Rosemary Sheppard. In October we will be holding our Poppy Appeal lunch with a big raffle in aid of the branch Poppy Appeal 2015.

Also in October we distribute our Poppy Boxes for the branch Poppy Appeal for this year to all the shops, bars, and restaurants in and around Jávea and Benitachell.

In the year 2014 the Branch collected 9594.96€ despite having lost some 21 outlets in Moraira to Calpe Branch.

In November we hold our main event of the year which is the Remembrance Service for all those who have given their lives in all wars throughout the world. It is held at the Fisherman´s Church Jávea Port commencing at 3.00pm and we will be joined by the Royal Navy, RAF and Aircrew Association parading their standards. together with The Lady Elizabeth School choir who will be singing. Please join us in the service of remembrance, where you will be made very welcome.

Our final event of the year is the Christmas lunch for members only, where the committee and members of the branch all join in and have a really good time.

Pam Dawes - Jávea Branch Treasurer

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Challenging, disputing or contesting a Spanish Will

We are pleased to report a new successful result challenging a Spanish Will. Spanish Law could apply when a foreigner is domiciled in Spain, or has all his real estate assets Spain, etc. This could be your case!.

As we have mentioned in previous articles, currently (until the European Regulation 650/2012 is applicable from 17th of August 2015 which could change the scenario), it may be possible for children, spouses or ascendants to contest a Spanish Will, (depending on the individual circumstances) when they have not been appointed beneficiaries in the Spanish Will, IF the national law of the deceased understands that Spanish Law should be the applicable law to the succession and therefore must govern the inheritance.

In a new case, similar to another won in court last year by our firm, we have been able to agree with the spouse appointed on the Will as the sole beneficiary, that part of the estate should be awarded to the deceased’s children, as we understood that the applicable law to the succession was the Spanish Inheritance Law and therefore, the children were entitled to 2/3 of the assets of the Estate by law, independent to the wording of the Spanish Will and the wish of the deceased.

As explained in previous articles, in Spain it is understood that the applicable law to an inheritance is the national law of the deceased. In this case, the deceased was English, and the law in England and Wales states that in relation to moveable assets, the law of the country of domicile of the deceased should apply (in this case that was Spain), and in relation to immoveable assets (Land or buildings), the law of the country where the property is located should apply (in this case that was also Spain).

As the deceased was domiciled in Spain, and all his real estate assets were situated in Spain, the English Law “understood” the Spanish Law to be the applicable one for the succession. This legal renvoi is only normally accepted

by Spanish Courts if the principles of universality and unity of the inheritance are respected, which in this case they were, with Spanish law being the only law to govern all the assets of the deceased.

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Fortunately, knowledge of the international law and court precedents by the parties involved in the case allowed us to reach an agreement without the need of going to court.

In any legal dispute regarding a Will or an inheritance of a non Spanish National (British, Irish, German, French, Belgian, etc.), it is essential to check if the national law of the deceased and or testator / testatrix understands that Spanish Law applies.

If you want to contest, challenge or dispute a Spanish Will, or you want to make sure that your Will could not be contested or challenged, we can assist you, contact us.

The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.

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Jávea’s favourite Eatery On 19th January 2015, SCALLOPS introduced incredible one-day specials.

Every MONDAY Homemade Steak Pie with golden chips and rich homemade gravy. 2,95€

Every TUESDAY North Sea Cod with golden chips, lemon and tartare sauce. 4,95€

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Every SUNDAY Roast Pork with all the trimmings 4,95€ or Roast Beef with all the trimmings 6,95€ According to the promotional leaflet on each diner’s table, the price includes a FREE breakfast voucher, and is available from 12 noon for lunch and every evening.

We have no idea how long the offers will last - but they end when they end. Best to get there SOON or risk being disappointed.

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Paddy was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an important meeting and couldn't find a parking space. Looking up to heaven, he said, "Lord, take pity on me. If you find me a parking space, I will go to Mass every Sunday for the rest of me life and give up me Irish whiskey!"

Miraculously, a parking space appeared.

Paddy looked up again and said, "Never mind; I found one."

If you have Scallops vouchers you are unable to use, you can leave them in the box outside the OASIS CENTRE (in C/. Toni Llido, at the rear of La Caixa bank) and we will see that their value is not wasted.

It costs you nothing to give away what you cannot use.

Franciscan Hospice Gandia - update

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Firstly, I want to thank you for your enthusiasm and support. I've acted as a contact and information point for English speaking supporters (I don't have any official position) since I became involved some 13 years ago.

I know the Brothers well. It's great to see new people wanting to help. I am grateful to one supporter for raising the idea of a web site, but it should - perhaps - be up to the Brothers and the Junta (all volunteers) who manage the Centre as to whether they want a web site and if so, what the style and content should be. It may not fit with the Franciscan ethos and the internet can have disadvantages as well as advantages.

Right now the Brothers need 1. Money - it costs between 3,000 and 5,000€ a month just to keep the doors open and they - intentionally -get no state aid. They take people on the basis of the greatest need and don't want the possibility of any political interference.

Personal donations from Spanish taxpayers can be used to claim tax relief.

They are a registered charity, Hermano Guillermo can issue official receipts.

2. Food - all their food is donated in one way or another. If they don't have enough, they simply share what they have. If they don't have anything, they do without. That's the Franciscan way.

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Fortunately that doesn't happen very often nowadays. Long life food such as rice, pasta, tinned goods, UHT milk etc are particularly welcome.

3. Consumables - such as toiletries for the guys and cleaning materials for the accommodation, we should not forget adult nappies and mattress protectors.

Unwanted medicines are also useful, but these should be in date.

4. Mens clothing - all kinds (except formal clothing such as suits) particularly casual clothing, loose fitting jogger bottoms, shoes without laces, warm jumpers for winter and shorts and T shirts for summer. Clothing should be clean and in good condition. Sadly in the past people have given dirty, worn or damaged items, even rags, on the basis that something is better than nothing, but these guys have dignity and the Brothers are keen to maintain standards.

5. Single bedding (90 cms) and blankets; again clean and in good condition, please.

Just for clarification, some people call it the Hospice, others call it the Refuge. It is a Hospice in the Mediterranean sense, like a French Hospitalet. Not all the guys are terminally ill, though some are. Most are ill either physically or mentally. All are homeless and without any other means of support.

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Pablo Iglesias, leader of the Podemos (we can) political party, pledged support for improved relations with Gibraltar and recognition of the contribution of Ex-Pats when he addressed a rally of 100,000 people in Madrid at the end of January.

Thousands of supporters had travelled by coach, car and train from all over Spain to be present. UK TV interviewed Spaniards on a coach from Valencia.

The popular former university professor was visibly delighted by a shout from the Olive Press to wave to ‘millions of expats also suffering in the recession in Spain’.

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PODEMOS has vowed to improve border relations with Gibraltar should they be elected in this year’s general or regional elections.

A spokesman for the La Linea branch of the anti-corruption party said establishing ‘good neighbourly relations with Gibraltar’ is of ‘great importance’ both regionally and nationally.

“We believe it is imperative that both the Spanish Government and the Gibraltar Government comply with the recommendations made by the experts from the European Commission and adopt the necessary measures to ensure traffic is as fluid as possible.”

Podemos La Linea will stand for the first time in the municipal elections in May. The party has gathered a strong following in the run up to the elections and a recent poll conducted by Metroscopia saw Podemos come out on top with 28.2% of the vote.

and in Jávea . . .

Podemos have been talked out of standing as an individual party and have decided to unite with Compromis and EUPV (another Nationalist Party) under the "Reiniciem Xàbia" (Reset Jávea) banner. Many local people will feel Jávea was ‘re-set’ 4 years ago with the election of Oscar Anton and his Xabia Democratica party, and even more years ago when Tony Cabban was elected and restored respect for the Townhall, which had been in a " downward spiral.

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I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump, and I'm not too much into physical activity anymore.

I have also been in Doubt. That is a sad place to go, and I try not to visit there too often.

I've been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to stand firm.

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performed the PP and PSOE in voter intentions for the upcoming May elections, pushing the PP to ‘runner-up’ and the PSOE in 3rd place.

Jávea voters - until 4 years ago - had the (unenviable) record of voting for a different group than that which won the Valencia Region of Spanish National elections, finding themselves at the bottom of the list for grants to improve Jávea and those who live here.

In four months time, voting will be over, and the ‘horse-trading’ begins and can last for 6 weeks - as no single party is likely to gain 11 of the 21 seats vacant, to achieve an overall majority.

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Someone please tell me what is wrong with all of the people that are running this UK!!!

LABOUR CONSERVATIVE and LIBERAL DEMOCRATS, ALL say we're "broke" and can't help our own Seniors, Veterans, Orphans, Homeless, etc.

In the past few years the UK has provided direct cash [£] aid to £M Congo 359 Egypt 397 Ethiopia 981 Haiti 1400 Hamas 351 Iraq 1080 Jordan 463 Kazakhstan 304 Kenya 816 Libya 1450 Mexico 622 Mozambique 404 Nigeria 456 Pakistan 2000 Russia 380 Senegal 698 South Africa 566 Sudan 870 Tanzania 554 Uganda 451 Zambia 331 TOTAL £14,933,000,000.00

Giving them a total of literally £14,933 billions of pounds - and the majority of them still hate us!!!

Our retired seniors - living on a 'fixed income' Do they get any breaks???

While the UK government and religious organisations pour hundreds of billions of pounds and tons of food to a vast list of foreign countries, there are hundreds of adoptable children who are shoved aside to make room for the adoption of foreign orphans.

In the UK where there are homeless without shelter, children going to bed hungry, elderly going without needed medication or fuel to heat their homes and mentally ill without treatment... etc.

YET. .. . THE UK still allow illegal "Deprived People" on THEIR shores, giving them food, clothes, bedding, doctors, medical supplies and whatever else they need.

Can you imagine what it would be like if the Government gave its pensioners the same support they give to other countries. Sad isn't it?

The ‘Belfast Boys’ are returning to Jávea

February/March 2015 Nº 22

Musicians Sammy and Bobby Abrahams (from Belfast) return to Jávea on Wednesday 11th March, with their unique blend of drums and guitar which many regretted missing when they were here in 2014.

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On Sunday 1st March, Oasis Centre celebrates Bring a Friend Sunday, and if you don’t know anyone who attends every Sunday and can accompany you, phone Clive on 669 386 702 or Ann on 669 386 701, who will make arrangements to meet you and “carry you over the threshold” to meet new and for ever friends. Sunday will then become the focus of your life.

Sadly, on their previous visit, Sammy was so unwell that when he returned to Northern Ireland the following day, he Alejandro Piñuela Perea was hospitalised, but has now fully recovered.

PODÓLOGO On the previous to Jávea, Bobby CHIROPODIST Colegiado nº 2390 accepted responsibilty at a few minutes notice, to perform solo - singing and For English, contact Pilar 625 518 615 accompanied by his guitar - whereas the Av. Amanecer de España. 29 Jávea (Alicante) two of them - with Sammy on the drums and being equally vocal, combine in Tel: 96 579 62 82 bringing a performance that Jávea podologojavea@hotmail.com residents (for now) can only appreciate by watching videos from their website.

They will be at the ‘Oasis Centre’ on Wednesday 11th March (with refreshments during the intermission) at 3 pm.

Yes, we know it clashes with ‘siesta’ but will be a visit that will change the opinion of many on whether there is a God - and how He influenes their lives.

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The difference between Private and Notarial documents

First of all, it must be indicated that a public document is issued by the State via a Notary, who is a public servant (or by the Spanish Consulate abroad, who is vested with a public function of attestation).

The public document, unlike the private one, is surrounded by a rigorous series of controls and guarantees. (i.e entry in public registers, like the Land Registry office, Last Will Registry office in Madrid, Company House’s Registry, etc).

Notaries, in their role as public servants, must subsequently oversee not only the formal, but also the material content of the legal acts or businesses they authorise or witness.

Private documents on the other hand are not vested with the same guarantees, and so cannot have the same effect in Court for example.

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In other words, the content of a public document will be presumed to be truthful and reliable, because unlike private documents bearing unknown signatures, the Notary’s signature will attest the veracity of the public document, accepting responsibility for its content.

This does not mean that notarial public documents can never be subject to judicial review, but the chances of a public document being struck down in Court are much lower than private documents.

To sum up, the public document is extremely useful and advisable in the traditional fields of family, succession (wills, inheritance Deeds, etc), property (title deeds), contracts (tenancy agreements, important agreements between individuals) and corporate law (formation of companies, commercial agreements, etc).

In addition, public notarial documents signed in Spain also have validity and enforceability in other EU countries, thanks to the available existing instruments of international legal cooperation within the European Union.

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According to the Bible Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in Palestine.

A country where people are called Mohammed, Abdul, Mounir, Aziz, Ahmed, Farid, Omar, Youssouf, Mouloud, etc, etc.

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It is through your support that this happens.

The shop and library is run entirely by volunteers who do not take wages or charge any expenses.

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We donated the 600 €uros for accommodation for the three and half weeks while Keira received her therapy and added another 400 euros for any little extras that arose.

The Original Charity Shop and Library presented the Bomberos Voluntarios with a cheque for 2,000€ to help them replace some of their equipment which was damaged in the 2013 fire.

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SUNDAY CAN BE SUCH A BORING DAY

But not if you start it at the 11am Morning Service at the Oasis Help Centre, which is as much ‘an entertainment’ as a ‘spiritual experience’, whether it is Clive or Ann who has responsibility as the MC and preacher.

Every Sunday morning is different with refreshments afterwards and many go on to various nearby or Pedreguer ‘eateries” and find that new friendships and eternal destinies have been carved.

If you need a ‘helping hand’ because we are ALL shy of new demands on our emotions - phone Ann on 669 386 701 or Clive on 669 386 702 and they will arrange for someone (or one of them) to meet you and act as your ‘buddy’.

Jávea Evangelical Church was established in 1992, now meets at the OASIS Help Centre it has created in the street behind LA CAIXA bank in the Port, where it offers 30,000 greeting cards for all occasions at 1€ each, as well as a huge range of print facilities, including one-off 4-colour T and polo shirts.

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