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Nº 8 Summer 2012

Welcome to PARADISE

AMJASA IGNORES OVERCHARGE REQUEST

In our February edition we highlighted the policy of AMJASA which denied the cheapest tariff to users of more than 10 cubic metres of water each 2 months.

We wrote on 28th February to Councillor Francisco Torres to bring the problem to his attention, and asked that he sought the approval of his Councillor colleagues to amend AMJASA invoicing software to ensure that all property owners were treated equally, suggesting the changes be introduced over a 4-year transition period, so as not to harm AMJASA financial status.

Not receiving a reply - we eMailed the Help Desk and Councillor Oscar to ask what was happening - but there has still been no reply. Perhaps it was so important that It has gone to a full Plenum session - on the other hand, it might have slipped down the AMJASA plug-hole!

With no reply after 3 months, we wrote to Deputy Mayor, Oscar Anton, who asked for a copy on July 20th.

In the original, we pointed out the inequality of not allowing ALL consumers to buy water at the lowest price, rather than at the top price for the final cubic metre of water they used in the billing period. In times of ‘crisis’, everyone We are grateful to Jávea Tourism Councillor Toni Miragall, and his Town Hall colleagues for agreeing that the Town Hall Tourist Offices be the principal pick-up points for this Directory.

Published by Jávea Evangelical Church, on behalf of the Christian churches in Jávea.

There are NO PAID advertisements in this issue.

understands there are financial constraints on the Town Hall band AMJASA, but we asked for nothing more than that they look to make changes, during their term of office. Everyone speaks well of Councillor Oscar Anton, but it doesn’t look as though his colleagues respect either him or the AMJASA customers. CR

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WHERE HAVE WE BEEN?

We’ve not been anywhere, but took the decision earlier in the year, that since we chose not to look for revenue from adverts or sponsorship, we would only publish when there were suffient changes to the A2Z Directory, to justify the expense.

There was no easy way to tell our readers, and I guess many of you assumed we’d been ‘A flash in the pan’ - not so. Welcome to Paradise will continue to publish as and when updates make it worthwhile. We are NOT a newspaper, we are a Directory and have been pleased with the comments, letters and Subscription requests we’ve Received.

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When looking to name this ‘A2Z Directory of Jávea’s services’ a religious title was not on my mind.

I chose Paradise (rather than Jávea/Xàbia) because - 25 and more years ago holidaymakers came and bought here, because it was Paradise.

Intervening years brought dirt and decline to the point where Brits were happy to describe it as Shabbier. I are proud to lead the call for our town to be Paradise resurrected!

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CALL NOW: Office: 96 577 1121 - Mob: 679 797 473

JĂ VEA IS THREE VILLAGES THE PUEBLO or Old Town

With the Gothic Parish Church of St. Bartolome at its centre, the narrow streets remind us they were designed with horse and cart in mind.

Wooden front doors open on the street, behind which is a labrinth of rooms and an inner courtyard where livestock were housed.

Many properties have been converted into shops and intimate cafĂŠs, each with its own tapas to match the atmosphere.

It might look boring but the ‘Old Town’ is always fresh, and delivers on promise.

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THE PORT or Aduanas

A reminder to everyone that JĂĄvea was - and still is - an important fishing port, proven by the number of refrigerated vehicles that make their way there from places as far away as Malaga.

Fuel tax and EU quotas are strangling those who fish, in the same way as few now harvest oranges and other crops that are left to rot.

You’ll discover something new with every visit to the Port - and the ‘Fisherman’s Church’ always impresses.

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melanoma of the skin, tourists still pour onto the beach to gain a sun tan that will show their UK friends they’ve had a great holiday.

The ‘Sandy’ beach offers safe bathing - not forgetting all bathing by the young or elderly should be supervised - combining sand that is cleaned overnight, with an abundance of nearby bars and restaurants to suit every palate and pocket.

There are rope and rubber climbing frames and a special area for disabled bathers at the Southern end of the bay.

C/. Liverpool, 11 (Op. Moli Blanc) Tel/Fax: 96 579 2502 Javi will serve you in English

Specialist BOAT ‘N CAR Upholstering by

Melqui Requena

Fabrics, finest quality leathers or synthetics We upholster seats, interior overheads, steering wheels, dashboards and doors.

We also repair, restore and colour leather.

Bespoke floor mats and Convertible tops.

Tel: 636 747 632 call us NOW for home visit melquisedec23@hotmail.com

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Welcome to Paradise

Al-Anon for friends or relatives of alchoholics to share their experiences. No fees.

Tel. 96 646 3689

of Living in Jávea

Acupuncture Never had the inclination to try it for myself, but I am happy to include a lady who qualified with 3-years fulltime study at the London School of Acupuncture, then 3-months at a hospital in Kunming (China). Satisfied patients have suffered from migraine, sciatica, back or neck pain, fibromialgia and neuralgia.

Magali Fradet Tel. 647 541 034 Clinic, in Terraverde C/. Andres Lambert 4, (the pedestrianised section), in the Port. Established in Jávea since 1997. Best to phone for appointment. yoginimag@hotmail.com

Agenda 21 For 7 years, residents of Jávea have met with Councillors, Town Hall employees (and each other) to discuss the relationship between Construction, Tourism and Environment.

It was always going to be a difficult road, with jobs for Javienses (those born in Jávea) always being more important than ‘green’ issues.

You can follow Agenda 21 news at: http://tinyurl.com/5tn2ugg

Agents Agents are intermediaries, motivated to make enough money to keep them in business - like anyone else.

Never buy - whether or not an Agent is involved without making your own ‘independent’ enquiries (at the Town Hall or from neighbours). Better you lose your dream home - because the Agent may tell you he has another keen buyer - than you lose all your money.

Airport runs You’ll need to be my friend. Tel: 603 513 792

Airport Shuttle Bus A shuttle service operates to Valencia and Alicante airports from Aparthotel Pinosol Saladar Supermarket, Tosalet Taj Mahal Quicksave Arenal Consum/McDonalds Silvasol/Alsa Bus Stop (town) Restaurant Montgo, with times to suit customers, who need to book 24 hours in advance. You can book and check prices online.

Tel. 96 681 3690 reservas@beniconnect.com www.beniconnecttransfers.com Air Conditioning Summers in Jávea are unbearable, with excessive humidity, and an AirCon unit that keeps you cool in the Summer, can also keep you warm in Winter.

Many units are inexpensive and will justify their cost (don’t forget what it costs to install and ‘gas’) many times over. They make local summers bearable.

Airport Parking For short-term parking Alicante and Valencia airports offer parking connected to the Terminal buildings. For those who need to leave a car while they fly, there are cheap and secure alternatives.

Alicante Parking Klaus Tel. 96 568 0941 Mob. 619 936 802 alicanteairportcarparking.com Alicante-Parking Tel. 96 568 0312 reservas @alicante-parking.com www.alicante-parking.com Valencia Servirent Leave keys and return info in Fiat Punto, bay 490, in second (blue) level of P1.

Tel. 96 152 2085 Mob. 616 330 931 servirent@alwaysmine.net

Alcoholics Anonymous If alcohol isn’t fun anymore, contact Tel. 648 169 045 www.aa-costablanca.com

CostaRehab Helping-hand for drink and drug problems, Tel. 688 805 986 www.costarehab.com info@costarehab.com

Alcalde ‘Alcalde’ is the Spanish equivalent of ‘Mayor’ or ‘Council Chairman’ and is elected by their peers at the first Council meeting following an election.

Amas de Casa This Association of Ladies welcomes non-Spaniards and arranges a wide range of classes and activities.

Tel: 96 579 4054

Amateur Dramatics See Jávea Players

Ambulance Valencia Health Service Tel: 112 Red Cross- Cruz Roja 96 579 1963 Amigos Europeos Tel: 96 579 6099

AMJASA Water Company Aguas Municipales de Jávea s.a. is the municipal water provider for Jávea, with a desk in the CLOT public service office (Nº 3 on map on page 23).

They charge for connecting new properties to their network, much of which is very old, with consequent huge losses of water from leaking pipes. You can make initial enquiries at the AMJASA desk in the office above CLOT parking in the Town, but for new connections you may need to go to: Cami Cabañes 88 Tel: 96 579 0162 Fax: 96 579 3881 amjasa@amjasa.com www.amjasa.com

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Domestic Water Tariff

Bi-monthly Standing charge Size of feed Cost 13 mm.

20,53 € > 13 < 15 mm.

27,34 € > 15 < 20 mm.

48,60 € > 20 < 25 mm.

75,93 € > 25 < 30 mm. 103,39 € > 30 < 40 mm. 194,39 € > 40 < 50 mm. 303,73 € > 50 < 60 mm. 476,39 € > 60 < 65 mm. 513,33 € > 65 < 80 mm.

777,58 € > 80 < 100mm. 1.224,97 €

Water used per cubic metre € / m3 0 - 10 m3 0,15 € 11 - 40 m3 0,63 € 41 - 70 m3 1,37 € More than 71 m3 1,86 € Prices quoted in previous issues were taken the AMJASA website.

The above figures were obtained from the AMJASA office on 3rd August 2012.

Minimal users (like townhouses) pay less than houses that use more, watering gardens or toppingup swimming pools.

A meter reader told us that they read every meter (contador) every 58-63 days, and as you do not know ofd their visit, you cannot that their inability to read the metre, has taken you into a higher tarrif.

If you enter the higher tarrif by ONE cubic metre, ALL you water is charged at the MORE EXPENSIVE rate.

10m3 will cost you 1,50€ but 11m3 adds 5,43€, totalling 6,93€.

AMJASA now have a desk in the ‘Citizen Centre’ at Portal del Clot, to avoid the need for everyone to travel to the Camino Cabañes office.

Anglo Spanish Association Meetings and visits aimed at integration between those born in Spain and others who have come to live here.

Tel. 96 575 7847 www.anglospanish.org

APASA An Association of volunteers who care for Jávea’s stray and abandoned dogs. It has a Charity shop opposite the Bay Radio offices on the Ctra Cabo de la Nao. The Dog Pound is on Cami Sorts, next to the EcoPark and Desalination Plant, a road off to the North West from the Cami Cabañes.

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Appliance repair Washing Machines, Tumble Driers, Dishwashers, Fridge Freezers, Ovens, Hobs, Cooker Hoods, Water Heaters.

Steve (Cost Blanca Appliance Repair) Tel. 667 991 274 634 320 104 Mob. 616 330 931 stevepatarnett@hotmail.co.uk www.costa-blanca-appliancerepair.com

Architect (English speaking) Neil Weston Tel: 616 328 799 Art Centre Association Instruction in painting and other art and crafts. Lorely Griffiths has the answers.

Tel. 96 647 2049 artcentrejávea@yahoo.com

Welcome to Paradise Art Galleries Cirne Foundation Bento's Gallery Av. Alicante, 18 Av. Ausias March, 9 Tel. 96 579 6780 Tel. 96 577 1900 info@fundaciocirne.org collection@ibgaleri.com www.fundaciocirne.org www.isabelbilbao.com Cafe Art Exhibition Room C/. Andrés Lambert. 4-6 Tel. 96 646 0201 Galerie Dada C/. Cervantes, 2 Tel. 96 579 1352

AVIM Art Room C/. Cristo del Mar, 13 Tel. 96 579 3040 avima@avima.com www.avima.com

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C/. In Grenyó, 7 Tel / Fax 96 579 0675 setespaidart@yahoo.es summer only

The Christian Churches Welcome YOU Port Parish of Nstra. Señora de Loreto

C/. Pío X, 9 (Port) Father Fernando Mañó - 96 579 1286 Sunday Mass: 9am, 11am, 12noon, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm Monday - Friday Mass: 9am and 8.30pm

Town Parish of San Bartolome

Plaza Iglesia (Town) Father Vicente - 96 579 1174 Mass: weekdays 8am and 8pm 7pm and 8pm June 1 - September 30 7.30pm and 8.30pm - rest of the year

Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy

Ermita del Popul, Km 4 on the CV734 to Jesus Pobre Sunday 9.45am, Wednesday 10.30am www.costablanca-anglicanchaplaincy.org Local Warden: Jenny Borrows - 96 579 4463

Jávea Evangelical Church (Liturgial yet Charismatic) Jávea Christian Centre Arquitecto Urteaga 25, (East of the Old Town) Pastor Clive Read - 96 646 2848 or 669 386 702 Sunday 11am, Wednesday 3.30pm www.javeachurch.com

Jávea Evangelical Community Church L’Ancora Tennis Club, Av. Paris (Arenal) Pastor Leslie Lyons - 96 587 0911 Sunday 12 noon

Jávea International Baptist Church

Calle Favara 8, Nr. Thursday Market. From Aug 19 Pastor John Hansford - 96 607 4410 Sunday 10.30am www.javeabaptist.com

Tintoreria C/. Santa Lucia, 12 Tel. 96 646 3424

Attorney, Power of You can give anyone a Power of Attorney, either specific, limited or general; a poder that can only be prepared by a Notary. It is relatively cheap and grants someone else the right to buy or sell in your name. You need to have complete trust in the person to whom you give your Power, particularly if any part of the deal is so-called ‘black’ money in a brown-paper-bag.

A poder ceases to be valid if either party dies, and can be cancelled, but be sure you can prove that you sent details of the cancellation to the holder, and the Notary who created, witnessed and holds the original.

Avale Bancario This is a Bank Guarantee and would cover monies you paid to a Promoter or Developer for something not yet built. If it is not renewed each year by the Promoter or Developer, and the appropriate premium paid, it is worthless.

Law 57/68 requires the Developer or Constructor to keep payments made ahead of construction in a separate account, but there are few who can resist the temptation ( to borrow from the piggybank.)!

Babies Having babies in this part of Spain is no more traumatic than giving birth in the UK. The new La Xara hospital has excellent facilities and Clinica Acquario in Beniarbeig is at the leading edge of innovation and technology.

Backgammon Club Mondays at 8pm at Grand Cafe, Toscamar.

Tel. 96 647 1708 635 377 335

Bagpiper Drew the piper Tel. 676 993 716 drewthepiper@yahoo.co.uk

Summer 2012 Banks Jávea has ‘bancos’ and ‘cajas de ahorras’ or savings banks, but cheques are rarely used.

Both will arrange to pay your utilities bills by standing order - domiciliación - and will welcome you as a client as they use you and your money to boost their profits.

Banks open from 8.15am until 2.15pm, and on Saturday morning in the Winter, but NOT during the Summer.

Banca March www.bancamarch.es Ctra. Cabo de la Nao Residencial la Plaza Tel. 96 646 3427

BBVA Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria www.bbva.es Av. Jaime I, in the Port Tel. 96 579 4161

Av. Príncipe de Asturias Tel. 96 579 2251 96 579 4161 96 579 4612 Paseo Amanecer (Arenal) Tel. 96 579 3071

Banco de Valencia www.bancodevalencia.es Av. de Alicante, (Town) Tel. 96 579 0166 96 579 0584

Av. Jaime I (Port) Tel. 96 579 5606

Banco Gallego www.bancogallego.es Av. Amanecer de España, 5 Tel. 96 646 1394 96 579 6484

Banco Popular Español www.bancopopular.es Príncipe de Asturias 16 Tel. 96 579 5857

BSCH Banco Santander Central Hispano www.gruposantander.es Av. Príncipe de Asturias Tel. 96 579 1200 96 579 1454 96 579 1204 Banesto www.banesto.es C/ Colón, 12 (Town) Tel. 96 579 0781

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Bankia Ronda Norte (Pueblo) Tel: 96 579 5371 Fax: 96 579 3508 and Cabo la Nao. Pla 126 C.C. Arenal, Unit H Tel: 96 579 6255 Fax: 96 579 6350 Bankinter www.ebankinter.com Cabo la Nao. Pla 122 Tel: 96 579 6029

Barclays Bank www.barclays.es Ctra. Cabo La Nao 160 Tel: 96 577 0112 BBK www.bbk.es Av. Alicante, 11 Tel: 96 646 2437

Deutsche Bank www.deutsche-bank.es Ctra. Cabo La Nao El Pla 17 L. 71-2 Tel: 96 646 0711

Banco Sabadell/Solbank/Cam www.bancsabadell.com Av. del Pla, 129 Edificio Caribe Tel: 96 646 0914

Barber Shop Leeanne’s + Waxing, Facials, Nails Jávea Park (next to Charity Library) Mob: 662 164 653 658 123 737 Basura (see CEPSA)

Beauty Therapist (Mobile) Natalie (The Beauty Spot) 20 years experience, 5 in Jávea.

Tel: 618 851 540

Blue buckets The entire shoreline of Alicante Province was marked in 1988 by a chain of upturned ‘blue buckets’ marking a 100m strip from the water’s edge, within which no construction is allowed. You can see examples along Avenida Libertad (the beach road) the most unusual being built into the Western corner of the ‘La Siesta’ restaurant. The blue paint has peeled off and the concrete is cracked. They are engraved MGOP.

Blood Test and Wellbeing Pharmacist Antonio Marin, at his premises in Av. Augusta 30 (100m south of the rear exit to Mercadonna in the Ctra. Cabo La Nao, will test for PSA Colesterol Triglycerates and Glucose for 10€.

Immediate results.

Tel: 96 646 1954

A more extensive range of blood tests is offered at Laboratorio Cholbi Mulet Av. Lepanto 2 in Jávea Port Tel: 96 646 0658 As they usually receive samples via private doctors, when you ask for a quotation, they might give you a discount. www.laboratoriocholbimulet.com Books Charity shops in Jávea may have copies of: Jávea, Dawn of Spain by Charlene Quince, and Jávea/Xàbia - a year in the life of a Spanish town by Charlene Quince with photos

by Billie Cook.

Bridge Clubs Jávea Bridge Club Av. de Paris, 2 (Arenal) Tel: 96 646 3671 info@jáveabridgeclub.com www.jáveabridgeclub.com

Jávea School of Bridge and Social Club Av. Tamarits, Edif. Arenal 80 B.1 www.arenalbridgejávea.com

Buses 150.000 €uros has been allocated by Jávea Town Hall to build a new Bus Station on land that had been reserved for an Auditorium/Theatre, in Avenida Palmera. Like the ‘New Town Hall’ it will prove to be a ‘folly’ if Jávea’s poor and inadequate bus service in is not improved. The elderly in outlying areas who can no longer drive feel disregarded.

Business Club Argento is a Business and Social Club offering members FREE advertising, business blogs & networking, instant messaging, a chat room and regular Club events.

Tel: 96 550 2010 contact@argento-club.biz www.argento-club.biz

Jávea Christian Centre C/. Arquitecto Urteaga, 25

the home of Jávea Evangelical Church Providing a Sunday Service in Jávea, since 1992 offering a welcome to anyone disenchanted with religion

a 1st Century church focussed on 21st Century needs

Sunday

Wednesday

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11.00am Morning Service with Holy Communion Refreshments afterwards 3.30pm Midweek Meeting

1.30pm Friendship Lunch at Rte. Azorin 3.30pm Midweek Meeting in the Port

Other meetings announced each Sunday

Gifted Musicians welcome Sunday School

Friendly welcome

The place where new friendships are made and much more

www.javeachurch.com

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Bouncy Castle Hire Krazykidz Kastlez Telephone: 679 042 692 manager@mabc.biz

Bowling Clubs Jávea’s ‘Inn on the Green’ bowling facility was the first in Spain to use Astroturf.

Jávea Green Bowls Club Partida Cansalades, 155 Tel: 96 577 1553 matt@innonthegreen.es www.innonthegreen.es Many Jávea residents use the facilities at Benitachell Bowls Club, and there are competitions with other clubs on the Costa Blanca.

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There is a subsidised service from Toscamar to the Arenal, Port and Town, that is cheap and reliable, but little else.

If you are a Pensioner there are concessions. Obtain the form from the Services office above Parking El Clot, and hand it - after completing your details, a photo of yourself and the fee, to one of the bus drivers, who will tell you when they will have your ID card with barcode.

Those not of pensionable age can buy a ‘Season Ticket’ for 10 €uros that buys 13,50 €uros of journeys.

Local services are provided by Autobuses Carrió Tel: 96 558 1036 www.autocarescarrio.es There are connections to Valencia and Alicante, using the motorway, or visiting villages on the way, using the N-332 and ALSA buses.

Tel: 902 422 242 www.alsa.es

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Boats and Yachting Meeting in English held twice a week.

Telephone: 96 646 1913 manager@mabc.biz

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Blood donors A ‘Blood Bank’ is controlled from Alicante and their donor teams visit Jávea every couple of months. There is confusion as to whether Brits can currently donate blood, if they have lived in - or visited - the UK since the discovery of ‘Mad Cow Disease’.

Martyn Standing at the British Consulate in Alicante says there is no prohibition on the Blood Donor website: www.centrotransfusion.san.gva.es A mobile collection team comes to the Insalud in Jávea Town to collect blood from

Welcome people between 18 and 65 years of age, who weigh at least 50Kgs, but cannot donate more than 3 or 4 times a year. Jávea HELP desk say that people who lived in Britain for at least a year, during the period 1980-1996 are UNABLE to give blood.

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Marina Alta meeting in English held twice a month.

Telephone: 96 646 1913 manager@mabc.biz

Butano Gas in the Cities may be piped, but in Jávea, most people rely on bottles, though some foreigners and commercial premises have gas on tap - in a tank.

There are two suppliers: Repsol, whose bottles are orange and heavy. and Cepsa, whose bottles are much lighter and silver colour.

Your house insurance may be invalid if you have a claim and cannot prove that your gas installation was safe, with a current (valid for 5 years) Certificate.

English speaking Sebastian, who lives in Denia, is an independent inspector, authorised by the Ministry of Industry, used by many to inspect and certify their homes. He can be contacted on 687 480 183.

Itinerant ‘Gas Inspectors’ - working only on commission for out-of-area companies regularly visit Jávea, and charge huge amounts for replacing out-of-date tubing or regulators, using very intimidating tactics.

Propane and other gases are available and there is a specialist supplier for oxygen and industrial gases in Benissa.

Butcher (English) Call and see Helen or Neil at The Butcher’s Block (next to Michael’s and Yorkshire Linen on Avenida del Pla. Tel: 96 579 2676.

Building Materials Many craftsmen use the yard on the North Eastern corner of the roundabout at the junction of the Gata to Jávea Road, with the road to Benitachell.

Almost opposite, but on the other side and 100m closer to Jávea is AIM DIY Centre and British Building Supplies UK hours: 8am - 5.30pm Sat: 9am - 1pm Avenida de Gata 47 Tel: 96 579 1740 Mov: 626 002 905 info@abbs.es www.abbs.es

Welcome to Paradise their stay, reducing availability that will assist shopkeepers.

Cable and Satellite TV Council-owned Many properties in the South underground parking is of Jávea are served by available beneath the Plaza de underground cable from Balcon al Mar, and some even la Constitución and Portal del Clot (see map on page 23) receive internet by cable. A Time Plaza Clot vast range of radio and TV 0,01€ 0,01€ programmes from throughout Minute Hour 0,60 0.60 the world are available, the 50,00 45,00 cost depending on the package Full month 8am-8pm you choose.

30,00 25,00 Mon-Sat For those beyond the 7.30am-3.30pm reach of the cable network, Mon-Sat 20,00 15,00 many of the programmes are 8pm-8am Mon-Fri re-transmitted terrestially from and 2pm Sat-Mon 8am Costa Nova or Cabo de San per month 30,00 25,00 Antonio.

40 year concession 22.887,93 Initial enquiries via Anne Yearly upkeep 152,59 on 679 797 473 or anne@sscsi.com Car Repairs and Pre-MoT The company phone number is Talleres Thiviers 96 577 1121. More details in C/. Arquitecto Urteaga, 25 their announcement on page 2 Thiviers, 03730 (Nr. Notary) Tel/Fax: 96 579 0923 Camping and Campsites Jaime Mata Cardona Jávea has two, both with Mends cars in any language facilities for static units Piston Broke Motors intended for all-year-round Despite their unusual name, occupation but which this family firm have an welcome tourists and their outstanding reputation from tents. satisfied and surprised Neither are ‘close’ to the clients - including me. Home beach, but Camping Naranjos visits arranged. is less isolated than Camping Call Emma/Richard on Jávea.

965070226 or 696052662 The police discourage pistonbrokemotos@gmail.com parking of Campervans on the beach overnight. Groups of Campervans appear from time Car Spares Autorecanvis Xabia to time on the Car Park at Av. C/. Roma (Unit 2) Tamarits in the Arenal, and 50m west of Supercor only 200m from the beach.

Tel: 96 579 6617 or 6618 Fax: 96 579 6619 Canine Hairdressser xabia@cecauto.com ( See Pets) Car Transport Car Hire Jávea based CarTranSpain Many residents prefer the make regular return trips to friendly, family approach of the UK with cars, motorbikes Autos Jávea, at the start of the and caravans, road to Benitachell, off the Tel: 96 646 8342 CV-735 from Gata to Jávea.

Mob. 664 121 650 UK: 07866 190 980 They are associated with Jávea info@cartranspain.com Auto Sales. www.cartranspain.com Tel: 96 579 0163 Mov: 650 109 571 Cash & Carry info@autosjávea.com Puga Autoservicio S.L. www.autosjávea.com Avenida del Pla 91 (opposite Repsol Garage) Car Parking Tel: 96 579 2735 For many years parking in the www.puga.es Town and Port was controlled by ‘Blue Zone’ parking, but Catering/Equipment Hire most residents wouldn’t pay Costa Blanca Party Service and the scheme was C/. Benz 8, Benissa 03720 abandoned for 2011. Parking Bob Jager Mob 689 237 235 has become much more Tel: 96 573 1546 difficult because drivers from Fax: 96 573 0557 Madrid, who come to the Port www.costablancaparty.com for their holidays, leave their info@costablancaparty.com cars parked for the length of

Summer 2012 C & P Enterprises Party. Event and Location, caterer Tel: Catherine 686 773 442 www.c-penterprises.com CARING CARER

In your home or when you shop or visit hospital or doctor. VERY

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UK level 3 NVQ in Health and Social care.

635 836 501 (Eileen)

CESPA The contract for collecting household rubbish is held by CESPA. Other towns use FCC. Rubbish is collected by driver-operated semiautomatic lorries, that upturn street-level or underground bins into the hopper, whether collecting plastic, cardboard and paper or household rubbish. Glass is collected in special ‘dome-shaped’ green containers by a specialist company.

CESPA vehicles operate from a yard opposite the CEPSA service station on the Ctra. Cabo la Nao. Their administration office is in the Port, Av. Lepanto 2.

Tel: 900 102 149 info@xabianeta.com www.xabianeta.com Grey top bins are for household rubbish, which should be placed into a - now discouraged - plastic bolsa from most supermarkets.

Yellow-top bins are for plastic and the ‘bricks’ in which you buy wine or milk.

Blue top bins are for paper and cardboard.

Green domed bins are for glass and bottles.

Household Appliance Pickup CESPA, will collect up to a maximum of 5 household items for free.

You have to phone at least the day before to advise them of the collection address.

Items have to be put out on the street in front of house the night before. Collection is during the morning.

Collections are only made on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The girl in the office understands enough English to take your address, and you need to confirm whether collection will be on Martes or Viernes.

CESPA telephone number is 900 102 149 Summer office hours are 8am - 3pm Monday - Friday

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Charity Shops Jávea’s first was established

by Ann Mason and her friends and is still called the ‘Original Charity Shop’ with premises between Sabadell Solbank and the beach.

‘Carousel’ or ‘Roundabout’ is now located on Avenida del Furs, on the ground floor of a block of apartments, opposite the junction with Ovidi Montflor.

‘Cancer Charity Shop’ and its Care Centre, are located in Jávea Park.

APASA’s is located close to the central roundabout on the Ctra. Cabo la Nao. Chemists The following chemists are responsible for providing a day and night service intended for prescriptions and emergencies - but they will sell other items.

Details of which chemist is on duty can be found on a notice on the outside of each: Antonio Marin Lluch Avd August 30 Tel: 96 646 1954 J.M ª Ripoll Ctra. Cabo La Nao (Cala Blanca) Tel: 96 577 0900

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AV Almodovar Morell 9 Plaza Joanot Martorell 5, Tel: 96 646 3994 Belchi Cholbi Ronda Colon 4 Tel: 96 579 1099

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Vicente Miralles Salort 12 Crta Cabo la Nao Pla 165 Tel: 96 647 1333

M. Paz Uriol Batuecas 5 Avda de la Playa Arenal Libertat 7 Tel: 96 579 3839

R. Mª Perez 8 Avda del Pla 126, Local E Tel: 96 646 3531

Consuelo Espinos Soliveres Plaza de la Iglesia, 11 1 Tel: 96 579 1801

Mª. S. Martinez Avenida Lepanto 12 Tel: 96 646 2545

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Victoria Isa. Garces Castles C / Sevilla 1 4 Tel: 96 579 1520

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Ana Maria Garcia Lillo 11 Avd. Palmela 16 Tel: 96 646 3947

Amparo Marsal Romany 3 Avda Juan Carlos I, 33 Tel: 96 579 1955 Lydia Gil Bait Av. Fontana 18 Tel: 96 646 3142

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Chiringuitos (Beach Bars) From June to September each year, Jávea Council licenses temporary ‘beach bars’ between the Parador and the Port. Tenders are invited for a 3 or 5-year term, which are opened in public, and then evaluated by Town Hall staff to see how fully they match the Tender requirements.

There is strong rivalry between those tendering, as well as between those who win.

Churches Roman Catholic Nstra. Señora de Loreto C/. Pío X, 9 (Port) Fr Fernando Mañó Bixquert Fr Frank Suárez Minaya Tel: 96 579 1286 Sunday Mass: 9am, 11am, 12noon, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm Monday - Friday Mass: 9am and 8.30pm

Parish of San Bartolome Plaza Iglesia (Town) Father Vicente - 96 579 1174 Mass: weekdays 8am and 8pm, 7pm and 8pm June 1 September 30; 7.30pm and 8.30pm - rest of the year

Protestant Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy Ermita del Popul, Km 4 on the CV734 to Jesus Pobre Sunday 9.45am, Wednesday 10.30am www.costablancaanglicanchaplaincy.org Local Warden: Jenny Borrows - 96 579 4463 Jávea Evangelical Church (Liturgical yet Charismatic) The Christian Centre Arquitecto Urteaga 25, (East of the Old Town) Pastor Clive Read 96 646 2848 or 669 386 702 Sunday 11am Wednesday 3.30pm www.jáveachurch.com

Jávea Evangelical Community Church L’Ancora Tennis Club, Av. Paris (Arenal) Pastor Leslie Lyons 96 587 0911 Sunday 12 noon

Jávea International Baptist Church Pastor John Hansford 96 607 4410 Sunday 10.30am at Calle Favara 8 (Nr. Thursday Market) Many midweek activities www.jáveabaptist.com

Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall is located at the Eastern end of Cronista Figueras Pacheco, the street at the rear of ‘Bookworld’ on Avenida Amanecer. English services are advertised as 10am on a Sunday and Wednesday at 7.30pm and there are local groups in members’ homes for Bible study.

Tel: 96 649 3753

Muslim Jávea Mosque is situated on the narrow road between the Thursday market site and the Post Office.

Children’s Shoes P-Nanos Virgen de la Merced 3 Tel: 636 383 086 xurreta_07@hotmail.com

Cinema Cine Jayan in the port, English language films Tuesday to Thursday evenings www.cinejayan.com

Cleaning Carpets, rugs, mattresses, upholstery, leather suites The Carpet Doctor Tel: 629 327 097 thecarpetdoctor@hotmail.es Coach Hire Autobuses Tomás Garage in Ondara but office in Pedreguer.

Tel: 646 480 707 (Toni) info@autobusestomas.es www.autobusestomas.es

Clothing Cool Kids Clothing Branded clothes at affordable prices.

Tel: 96 649 4103 www.coolkidsclothing.eu

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Coloured Parrots Mick at La Casa Del Pollo told me he’d never read anything about the coloured parrots that are found in trees at Camping Naranjas, and in the palms around Rio Gorgos and Port Xabia on the seafront.

I’d never heard of Jávea’s coloured parrots in the 26 years I’ve lived here, but I am told by Liz, as I ate at the ‘Inn Between’ that the parrots had been in Jávea for more than 40 years, and have been bred from pets (that escaped) kept by someone in the Old Town.

Community of Owners (See Urbanisations)

Computer Club The Club meets at the Jávea School of Bridge and Social Club premises, Edificio Arenal-80, Avenida Tamarits, Jávea, three times a week from 9.30am until around 12.30, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Annual Membership fee is €20 per person. The entrance fee to Club Meetings is €1.00 per person per visit.

There is a one off joining fee of 10€ per person. www.jáveacomputerclub.org Their eMail address is: jáveacomputerclub @gmail.com Computer problems PC Highway (Advice, Sale and Repair) C/. Niza 13, 03738 M-F: 9.30am - 5.30pm Sat: 10am - 1pm.

Tel: 96 646 2509 info@pc-highway.com www.pv-highway.com

P C Solutions Tel: 902 995 116 Mob: 676 662 733 www.spanishcomputers.com Mick Adams Tel: 685 006 562 mapego56@gmail.com

Conservatives Abroad (See also Labour Int.) Based in Jávea Tel: 96 619 7239 (Secretary) Consumer advice OMIC Tel: 96 579 3499 (See also Ombudsman)

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Bloque laying, concrete levelling, foundations, crazy paving, slab paving, all kinds of floor and wall tiling, rendering, painting, window fitting, balustrade, landscape gardening, roofing, etc.

Over 20 years experience in Spain - References Available Best Prices in Town

Call Victor for FREE Quote

687 526 214

Council Tax (IBI) Traditionally collected in the Autumn of each year. In 2012 collection will be later because the charging scale used since 2005 was overturned by the Courts.

For 2012 Jávea Council introduced a facility that will allow owners to pay bills my monthly, quarterly or annual instalments, with appropriate discounts.

If an owner does NOT receive a payment request, they can obtain one from the Recaudación office in Calle Mayor 15, between 9am and 2pm, of from the Citizen Centre above Parking El Clot.

Any Bank will accept a domiciliación (standing order) but cash can only be accepted by the following: Banca March Banco CAM Banco de Valencia Banco Popular Españo Banco Sabadell/Cam Banco Santander C.H. Bankia Barclays Bank BBVA Caixa Caja de Ahorros de Murcia Caja Rural del Miditerráneo Deutche Bank

Coto Privado de Caza These signs indicate NO HUNTING and are erected by landowners who do not want hunting and gun carrying people - and their dogs - on their land.

Council Complaints-Requests If you want to fell a tree, complain about pavements or roads, weeds, noise or dogs, obtain an Instancia General at

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the CLOT office (Nº 3 on the map on page 23) and have it officially registered in the Townhall Registry.

Councillors Jose F. Chulvi Español - Mayor (PSOE) Oscar Anton Izquierdo (XD) Finance Contracts Resident Participation Antonio Miragall Espasa (PSOE) Heritage Tourism Juan L. Cardona Salvador (XD) Economic Development Agriculture and Fisheries Sport Francesc Camprubí Martell (PSOE) Internal New Technology Community Involvement Pere J. Sapena Segarra (XD) Planning Francisco J. Torres Marí (PSOE) Projects and Works Water Juan B. Ortolá Bas (CPJ) Activities Public Safety, Police and Civil Protection Fiestas Doris B. Albertine Courcelles (PSOE) Services Environment Maria Teresa Bisquert Vendrell Transport (CPJ) Social Services Elderly Health Youth Mª Desemparats Bolufer Castelló (PSOE) Culture Education Jose J. Castelló Pastor (IND) Jose J. Genoves Garciar (PP) Rosa M. Cardona Pedro (PP) Antonia Sebastía Serrat (PP) Maria Teresa Ern Salva (PP) Eduardo J. Monfort Bolufer (INBD) Josepa Chorro Monserrat (BCX) Vicent Chorro Cabrera (BCX) Juan Planelles Alvarez (IND) Francisco Catalá Perez (IND)

Council Meetings Council meetings are held on the last Thursday in the month and on other dates if there is an emergency. Local residents are entitled to be present, but if there is anything controversial on the Agenda you are unlikely to have anywhere to sit. There was talk of televising the

meetings.

Council Tax Calendar Vehicle Tax (IVTM), the fee for entry of vehicles across the sidewalks or roads (VADO) and solid waste collection (PEF), payment of (IBI) and Economic Activities (IAE) are due to Jávea Town Hall, likely before the end of November, but in July 2012 the dates had not been announced.

Craft items Tamaras Bracelets Hand crafted and bespoke bracelets, for yourself or gift service available.

Tel: 697 584 219 (Tammy) www.tamarasbracelets.com Culture Programme Copies of Jávea’s culture programme, for each month can be obtained from any of the Tourist Offices, Town, Port or Arenal.

Cycle Rental Hammersea Jávea Portixol, 8 (300m south of Barclays) Tel: 96 647 3131 Xabia Bike Centre Av. Lepanto 21 Tel: 96 646 1150 www.xabiasbike.com

Dance Schools En Danza C/. San Joaquín, 9-11, Tel/Fax 96 579 2803 endanza@telefonica.net Estudio de Danza Salomé Rodriguez Av. Juan Carlos I, 17.

Tel: 659 336 550 96 579 0769 www.estudiodedanzasalomerodriguez.com

Footworks Classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, and Hip Hop for all ages and abilities.

Tel: 647 452 016 www.footworks.co (not com) Valerie Jean School Classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Funky Street at L’Ancora Studio, C/. Paris, Arenal.

Tel: 667 989 430 www.valeriejeandance.com

Day Care The Centro de Día Santa María de Betania de Xàbia

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(Day Care Centre) is located opposite Mas y Mas on the Eastern exit road from the old town. The Centre provides care for up to 50 dependents over the age of 60 between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm.

Death see Funerals

Debts in Spain Those saddled with mortgages on properties they cannot sell, can no longer escape their debt by relocating to the UK. Spanish Banks can ignore any value in the property on which the mortgage was secured, and seek possession of any UK asset.

Dentists Like teeth, they come in all shapes and sizes and there are many who have welcomed those who do not know the Spanish word for “That Urts” to their client list.

Clinica Dental Lepanto (Dra Sylvia Merkler) Av. Lepanto 13 (Port) Tel: 96 646 2519

Dental Clinic Puchol Avenida del Pla, 88 Tel: 96 579 2051 www.clinicadentalpuchol.com

Karen Gardner www.clinicadentallaplaza.com

Karen Marshall www.clinicadentalelpuerto.com

Denuncia It’s nothing more than an ‘official complaint’ that can be made with the Guardia Civil, municipal police, OMIC and every commercial premises has to be able to give you a Hoja de Reclamaciones if you need to complain about services at the establishment.

If necessary, and you are not fluent in Spanish, you can phone 902 102 112 and give your complaint in English, and they will tell you when to attend your local police office to sign it.

Dine with Jules A most unusual Jávea-based business idea, where widelyexperienced ‘Jules’ will plan, buy, prepare and cook in your kitchen, that special intimate or meal for family or friends, leaving you to serve and take

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the credit. If required she can serve and wash-up. Tuition available if you really want to impress.

Tel: 674 494 565 www.dinewithjules.com dinewithjules@gmail.com Dive School (See Sub Aqua)

Divine Services An unusual name for a unique local service. Whether the need is urgent (like a death) or longer-term (like a wedding) our ministers will surpass your expectations.

Wedding blessings or civil ceremonies (authorised by FEREDE in Madrid and the Judge in Denia) tailored to meet the bride and groom’s needs. Fixed and reasonable fees - but open to negotiation.

Tel: 96 646 2848 Mov: 669 386 702 www.divineservices.org help@divineservices.org Dressmaking/Alterations Diane Tel: 96 646 2448 Drinking and driving DON’T - it’s not worth it!

Driving/Driving Licences There are excellent books in English like "Motoring in Spain"

by Brian J Deller, that are updated as needed.

In general - be aware that some Spanish drivers do not indicate (particularly going left) around roundabouts and will stay in the outside lane all the way around. Use your wing mirrors. They do not always indicate when turning off a road either, do not stop for pedestrian crossings nor acknowledge any courtesy you give them. They will also be inches from your rear bumper when on fast roads and will overtake to fill the gap you leave from the car in front, as taught in the UK. This is particularly annoying in the Calpe tunnel, where you MUST leave a 100m gap between yourself and the car in front, when an overtaking car can move into your gap, leaving you with a ‘photo fine’ for travelling too close.

Many people in Jávea choose to use a Gestoria, like Gestoria Font Av. Alicante, 15 Tel: 96 579 0354

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to process their documents with’Trafico’ The medical testing clinic I use and recommend: Centro Médico Ondara Av. Alacant 51 (at traffic lights on the N332) Ondara.

Tel: 96 647 6600 www.drperecabrera.com will remit your application direct to Tráfico for you.

If you are resident here you need to have the same regular medical as Spanish drivers, otherwise your licence and insurance are invalid. http://tinyurl.com/3bvombn Drugs and abuse Helpline: 900 161 515

CostaRehab Helping-hand for drink and drug problems, Tel. 688 805 986 www.costarehab.com info@costarehab.com

Earthquake Torrevieja and Murcia are on a fault line but Jávea has not recently been affected by other than minor tremors, usually out to sea off the Cabo de la Nao.

Eateries we use and enjoy A Cal Pito Plaza Adumar 3 C/. Sertorio (Port) Tel: 96 646 0050 96 579 2951 Azorin C/. Toni Llidó (Port) Tel: 96 579 4495 Inn Between (Jávea Park) (opposite Club de Tenis) Tel: 96 579 4248 WOK Jávea On ‘Barclays Bank’ roundabout Tel: 96 579 7016

EKA - European Kids Assn.

A fund-raising initiative to raise funds for non-formal educational projects.

President: Lauren Staton Tel: 665 012 228 Events: Anne Martin Tel: 680 673 871 eka@alwaysmine.net

EL-Gaucho Restaurant No longer run by “Eddie” but the former Las Brisas (on the Jesús Pobre Road) has opened under its former name, as a steakhouse. Same owner as Pizzeria Pepa (in the Port)

Carretera Jesus Pobre C/. Tobago 1 1-4.30pm & 7-11pm Closed Tuesday Tel: 96 646 1338 Review: tinyurl.com/6tnd6xn

Electrician Adam Sanabia Spanish Registered, but has lived in the UK so sounds English.

Tel: 615 967 192 electrician@alwaysmine.net Electricity Iberdrola Tel: 901 202 020

Breakdowns Tel: 901 102 210

Client Attention Tel: 902 201 520

Jávea office (Town) C/ Sant Pere Màrtir, 2 1st floor Tel: 96 579 1295

Electoral Roll (Padrón) Everyone who lives in Jávea is OBLIGATED to sign on the list of residents - the Padrón. Registration brings access to facilities (use of the library, subsidised bus travel, home-help, education) and the Town Hall receives around 200 €uros a year from central Government funds, in respect of each registered person. You can apply at the CLOT office (Nº 3 on the map on page 23) and will need photocopy of Passport (or some other ‘Photo ID’, NIE green Residencia form, and a recent receipt for IBA, Basura, Electricity or Fixedline Phone Service, and a copy of your Nota Simple, Copia Simple or Rental Contract.

Employment The CREAMA office is in the same premises as OMIC (C/.

Roques 5) and has details of local vacancies and organises courses for the unemployed.

Excursions Caves of Benidoleig Situated on the road between Pedreguer and Benidoleig, Stalagmites and stalactites as long as 300yds, with domes greater than 60 feet. Open throughout the year.

Tel: 96 640 4235

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Pego Donkey rides Take the donkey ‘Taxi’ and enjoy the countryside as never before.

Tel: 633 164 404 www.activitats-lamarinaalta.com Also 4x4 excursions Tel: 696 724 923 www.lavalldebo.org

Exhibition Halls/Galleries Casa de Cable Avenida Marina Española, 7 Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 1pm and 5pm to 8pm. Sundays and holidays from 10am to 1pm Ca Lambert Calle Mayor, 43 Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 1pm and 5pm to 8pm. Sundays and holidays from 10am to 1pm

Museum Soler Blasco Plaza Germans Segarra, 1 Open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 1pm and 5pm to 8pm. Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10 am to 1pm. Closed Monday.

Eye Surgery People used to return to the UK and Moorfields Eye Hospital for treatment, being told when they gave their address “Why come here - the best surgeons in Europe are where you live.”

Dr. Carlos Infantes C/. Arquitecto Urteaga 22 Tel: 96 579 1229 Fax: 96 646 0424 www.clinica-infantes.es

Family Tree Tracing Lyn will enjoy helping you trace your ancestors.

Tel: 609 371 030

Fiestas Details of forthcoming Jávea Fiestas can be obtained from the Tourist Office.

Finca It used to be a dream to buy, and convert an old finca, or landworker’s home, but they have become scarce, expensive and pose ghastly problems for those unfamiliar with Spain´s - now rigorously imposed - building regulations. Best advice: only buy what you can see, and when it is finished and legal.

Fines see Multas

Page 10 Fiscal representation If a non-resident owns one property, they can look after their own financial affairs with Hacienda.

If the non-resident owns 2 or more properties, they are obliged to appoint a Fiscal Representative with whom Hacienda can communicate.

Fish and Chips Jávea’s first ‘Chippy’ (established by Malcolm and Liz) was in the Jávea Park premises now occupied by the ‘English Library’. ‘inCODnito’ on the edge of the large carpark at the Southern end of the Arenal beach, and Scallops, 200m further south on the seafront.

In the Port, Merluza Romana (battered hake) is part of the daily menu at ‘Rte. Azorin’ in C/. Toni Llido and ‘Al Capito’ in the plaza to Adumar III, where Pepe uses fresh potatoes, a peeler and chipper to make “original” tasting English chips.

Fitness Classes Zumba classes held at 10am on Monday and Thursday at Jaspar’s Bar, Cabo la Nao. 5€ per session, includes water during class and soft drink, coffee or tea afterwards.

Tel: 628 364 090 Florist Mayflower Av. del Pla 125 (50m north of Solbank) Tel: 610 396 543

Fraud Jávea has far less crime than 5 years ago, but wherever there are people with money, there will be opportunist crooks.

Always be on your guard and fear the worst.

Freemasonry Ian Hutchinson is credited with introducing English Freemasonry to Jávea and Spain, creating a ‘Temple’ above the Cave Inn, that became Cheers Bar. A new ‘Temple’ has been established in Costa Nova, which had an ‘Open Day’ to dispel the notion of secrecy and is proud of the donations it makes to non-Masonic charities.

Welcome to Paradise ‘Balbi’ and his staff at Tanatorio Jávea, on the Jávea to Gata road, are as proud of their facilities as would be a Rolls Royce dealer.

Funerals Insurance It was traditional for many Spanish grandparents abuelos - to arrange burial insurance for new nietos grandchildren, ensuring future low premiums and one less financial trauma, no matter how many years into the future that child dies.

The problem with burial insurance is that you have no idea how much you will pay.

Many policyholders have paid many times over for a funeral that has not - yet - been needed, but if they stop paying NOW, they will lose the benefit of every premium paid.

Pre-payment British companies Avalon and Golden Leaves both offer prepayment where, for the price of a funeral NOW, it will be provided at any time in the future, no matter what the price THEN. Plans start at 3.150 €uros.

Pre-Pagado Paz was specifically created to meet the needs of Brits in Jávea who needed more than the 24 hours allowed by Avalon for the Cremation. Clients could pay extra for additional days, a church service, and all manner of extras.

The PPP plan includes up to 7 nights ‘refrigeration’ - to await arrival of relatives, and a Thanksgiving Service.

PPP Round-Tuit Plan This plan was specifically created to protect the spouse usually the wife - whose husband never got ‘Round Tuit’ with regard to funeral insurance or pre-payment.

Even if their loved-one is in Intensive Care (or the Mortuary), provided a funeral company has not been instructed, a Round Tuit plan can be arranged with immediate effect, and often saving a considerable amount of money compared to the price the family would otherwise be charged.

Pre-Pagado Paz Apartado de Correos 252 03770 VERGEL Tel: 96 575 5192 Cremation Cremation is increasingly popular in Jávea, which has its own facilities, as well as providing a service for funeral companies from surrounding towns and villages.

Donation of remains Prior to the introduction of Cremation, and because few had relatives to tend a ‘niche’ in the Cemetery, many chose to donate their remains for medical research. It is still possible and arrangements need to be made with the University Teaching Hospital in San Juan.

Interment You can choose for your coffin to be placed in a ‘niche’ in the Cemetery, but they are expensive to buy (depending on where, and at which level you choose) and if you rent, and do not renew the premium, the remains can be removed, and re-interred with others, in a communal niche.

Gardening Help is available from gardeninginspain @Yahoogroups.com The Town Hall has provided 40m2 plots of land for allotments, on land adjacent to the Arenal School. (see also Palm Weevil)

Gas

Repsol: Tel: 96 573 0572 CEPSA: Tel: 96 579 1566

Gas Inspectors (See Butano)

Gestor A Gestor is a Spanish professional who processes paperwork with Government departments. They charge for their services - like any other business - but you do not have to queue.

Gibraltar The story was told that Felipe Gonzalez (Spain’s Prime Minister at the time) met Margaret Thatcher at a European Congress, and told her “You can keep Gibraltar if we can have Jávea back!”

Gibraltar is still a popular destination for Brits who want to marry in Spain, but baulk at the need to have documents relating to Birth, Marriage

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and any Divorce or Bereavement translated into Spanish (currently at 90 €uros each) so they can be submitted to the Spanish authorities, for a Spanish wedding.

Many choose to have paperwork from the UK or Gibraltar, and a ‘Blessing’ ceremony in Jávea, where guests believe they have attended the couple’s ‘Wedding’.

Gold Recycler-Buyer Jávea Gold Rush Tel: 96 577 0968 Mov:617 503 144 (Tarick) www.goldrushjávea.com

John Faro Cristo del Mar 15, Pasage Tel: 678 596 764

Golf Jávea Golf Course still only has 9 holes, despite many projects to build another 9 or 18, which have always been opposed by neighbouring property owners.

There are excellent facilities at ‘La Sella’ - on the Jesus Pobre road to Denia, and Oliva Nova and Paichi in Moraira.

Club de Golf Jávea Ctra. Jávea-Benitachell, Km 4.5 Tel: 96 579 2584 Fax 96 646 0554 golfenjávea@wanadoo.es www.clubdegolfjávea.com Mini-Golf Mini-Golf L´Arenal Av. Tamarits s/n

Quo Vadis Mini-Golf C/. Cannes, 5 (Arenal) Tel: 96 646 3734

Good Neighbours’ Club Originally formed in 1989 to raise the £18,000 required to place 2 Heart Defibulator machines on Jávea Ambulances (another 1st in Spain for Jávea), still meets for lunch on the last Friday of each month, at 1.30pm in the Inn Between, Jávea Park. No need to book, but look forward to home cooking, fresh veg and lemon meringue pie.

Grua It can mean the elevating platform on a delivery lorry, a crane, or - more likely - the lorry that takes your car away if it is parked illegally.

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Guardian Angels (See Single Parenting)

Gymnasia Academia Profigura Av. Lepanto, 2. (Port) Edif. Puerto Real, D-2.

Tel/Fax: 96 579 5656 mail@profigura.com www.profigura.com

Karoon Pilates Studio Jávea Av. Palmela, 31 (Town) Tel: 96 646 2235 609 678 433 www.karoonpilatesjávea.com Planeta Fitness Plus C/. Azorín, 34 bajo Tel: 96 579 2699 620 26 29 66 planetapaco@gmail.com Sparta Gym C/. Rennes, 2 bajo Tel: 96 646 3639 info@sparta-gym.com www.sparta-gym.com

Xàbia Fitness Parque Reina Sofía, 3 Tel: 625 710 457 Centro de Yoga C/. Gijón, 1 Tel: 635 182 711

Hairdresser KRU Avd del Pla 36 (opposite Lidl and Día) Tel: 96 646 3970 www.krusalon.com onfo@krusalon.com

Harley Davidson & Bikers Tel: 617 275 016

Health All visitors from EU countries should bring their EHIC European Health Insurance Card - to obtain necessary emergency treatment in Jávea, without having to pay.

UK Passport holders who receive a UK State pension are entitled to free reciprocal health care, if they produce proof of entitlement from Newcastle.

Insalud Health Centre Appointments Tel: 96 642 8150 Port Clinic Tel: 96 646 0456 Private There are many medical practitioners in Jávea who specialise in the care of Extranjeros, whether for cash or payment by an Insurance Provider.

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Valencia Health Scheme Those not old enough to have free reciprocal health care, can apply to join Convenio de Asistencia Sanitaria a Pacientes Privados and pay 90 €uros a month for health cover equal to a Spaniard and without exclusion of preexisting conditions.

The application form can be downloaded at www.san.gva.es then follow this route in the left-hand column: Ciudadania > Tarjeta Sanitaria > Convenio de Asistencia Sanitaria a Pacientes Privados > Modelo de Solicitud. The form should be completed with your Bank details, and sent with Copy of Passport (Photo page only) Original Padrón certificate Copy of your Residencia certificate Letter from Newcastle (Overseas Healthcare Team) +44 191 218 1999

by Certificado to: Dirección Territorial de la Conselleria de Sanidad C/. Girona, 26 03001 Alicante Health Treatment Flotation therapy is a new way to relax and restore health.

Treatment Works Av del Pla Tel: 96 693 4513 Mov:693 482 906

Hearing Specialist GAES Av. Amanecer roundabout Tel: 96 646 3961 eMail: jávea@gaes.es

HELP Equipment Loan Denia and Marina Alta HELP is a charitable organisation which has been working to help those in need for nearly thirty years. One of the many ways in which HELP can be of service is the loan of medical equipment. Our Help Centre is situated in La Xara, next door to the tobacconist which is where equipment is stored. Hours are from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Monday to Friday.

Equipment ranges from wheelchairs, walkers and crutches to commodes, back rests and hoists. A deposit is payable ranging from €10 for a pair of crutches to €50 for a hoist. When the equipment is returned the deposit can be given back to the borrower or

a donation of part or the whole sum can be made to the charity, which is what most people do. Initially the loan period is for five weeks but this can be extended.

Tel: 96 579 4570

Hospitals ‘New’ La Jara hospital Tel: 96 642 9090 Denia HELP provide a morning Interpreter service on weekdays when they can be contacted on 96 642 9346 www.helpofdenia.com

‘Old’ Pedrera now long term & elderly Tel: 96 557 9700

Highway Code Spain has a written Code, the codigo de la circulación, that can be bought at bookshops like Librería Papelería Puerto Jàvea in C/. Cristo del Mar, Jávea Port, and is profusely illustrated.

Hog Roast Whether for a private function or a charity event, Sue Coley has her own kit, offering value and dependability. www.jávea-organisers.com Holiday Homes For owners wanting to rent and tourist seeking a quality place to relax and chill.

Vacation Villas Christine Tel: 669 386 710 www.vacationvillasspain.com info@vacationvillasspain.com Holidays in Spain Inserso offers holidays for members of the Pensioner Clubs, that offer much better value than you could obtain elsewhere.

Horse and Riding Centro Hípico Jávea Ctra. de Gata, 118 Tel: 650 057 539 chjolm@ctv.es www.hipicojávea.com

Hotels and Hostals Jávea has few Hotels. The Parador on the seafront is opposite Villa Naranjos, with Sol y Mar on the promenade to the Port, where Jávea Hotel and the Miramar are located.

A list of Hostals can be obtained from Tourist Offices.

Page 11 Household Rubbish Pick-Up (See CESPA) Identity Numbers NIE and Residencia can be obtained from Denia, but most Jávea residents choose to apply in Teulada, but recent reports indicated that Teulada have resigned from the process, as the regulations are too complicated.

(See Residencias)

IKEA Shopping The nearest warehouse is in Murcia (though there have been talks about others in Valencia and Alicante) and flatpaxabia will take you to the warehouse, or collect and assemble items you purchase from the catalogue or online.

Tel: 902 881 121 www.flatpaxabia.com info@flatpaxabia.com

Insurance Following a bad experience with Groupama (many years ago) the majority of my policies (because the premiums are being kept low) are with Franco at Hermanos Chorro Ronda Sur 91 (Town) but Franco will meet you Tel: 670 745 330 franco@hermanoschorro.com Interpreters Carmen Alesanco (knows the best tradesmen) Tel: 609 677 094 Jacqui Blaylock Tel: 61 61 62 324 Alma Dorndorf, Tel: 636 898 162 Jan Roylance Tel: 693 926 595 Sally Skelton Tel: 686 453 816 Invalidity/Disability Items can be bought from Mobility Direct, on the outside of Port Market, or hired from CopiShop, Dr. Fleming 2, Tel: 96 579 2649 Ironing Service Planchado 659 311 666 5€ per Kg - 5 Kg min.

Free pick-up/drop Jávea Jávea Int. Magic Club Tel: 96 579 4570 627 046 897 manager@mabc.biz

Jávea Players Studio in calle Cronista Figueras Pacheco. Plays put on twice a year in GATA. Chairman Lyn Martin Tel: 96 597 7202 Mob: 618 892 103

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Karting Karting Laguna Jávea C/. Cannes, 1 (Arenal) Tel: 622 886 876 www.kartingjávea.com

Kennels and Cattery I’m unaware of any facilities in Jávea, but many years ago used ‘Randall’s’ at Jesus Pobre, and have recently been reminded of The Dog House Tel: 646 950 294 that is rural and provides boarding for cats and dogs. They collect and deliver. www.thedoghouse.tv stevedoghouse@gmail.com Kitchen Appliance Repair (see Appliance repair)

Labour International (See also Conservatives) Tel: 679 231 412 Lorraine 678 213 978 Malcolm www.labintspain.org.uk

Last Will (See Wills)

Lawyers Spaniards practicing Law in Spain are not permitted to describe themselves as Solicitors, unless they are members of the Law Society in the UK. www.lawsociety.org.uk The equivalent in Spain is an Abogado, and there is no shortage of competent lawyers who speak English. If your problem is complex, you need to seek a specialist: no good having a man who usually is involved with property transactions, if you want to win a child custody battle.

Abogados have to be members of a Provincial College.

Legal Aid is available but we do not have details.

Ley de Costas See Blue Buckets

Libraries The main library is in Carrer Mayor, 9 biblioteca@ajxabia.org and is open on weekdays from 9am-2pm and 4pm 8pm. Saturdays 10am - 1pm.

Tel: 96 569 3938 Housed within the Carrer Mayor premises is an International Library. The

Welcome to Paradise knowing every facet of the ‘Lottery’. A booklet containing up-to-date information, in English, can be obtained from KickStart, Arquitecto Urteaga Nº 8, in the Old Town or by phoning 96 646 2848.

English section is open on Tuesday and Saturday mornings from 10 am to 12 midday. There is a wide selection of books to lend at no cost. The English section is situated on the third floor of the library (there is a lift!)

Contact Alma for further information, 96 646 3262 A new library is being constructed next to the Port Insalud, to replace the existing Reading Room in Av. Jaime 1, Nº 14. sala.lectura@ajxabia.org Open on weekdays from 11am - 1.30pm and 4pm 8pm. Tel: 96 646 2652 Linedancing New Country Linedancers Beginners, Improvers and Advanced classes.

Tel. 96 647 0632

Lions Clubs Ted Spencer and George Smith are credited with starting ‘Lions’ in Jávea and Moraira.

Lions have the motto "We Serve - We Serve" and meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm (men only) at hotel ‘El Rodat’ in Jávea, close to Urbanizacion ‘El Tosalet’.

On the 4th Thursday of each month at 7.30pm ladies and guests are welcome.

Locksmith Carl Barclay Av. del Pla 116 Tel: 96 646 3712 Mov 659 853 645 casasegura2004@yahoo.es www.locksmithspain.com

Long-Lets (see also Property Rental) There is a good selection at Hamiltons of Jávea Av. Lepanto 2 (on the corner of the Health Centre road) Tel: 96 579 0803 Mob: 693 829 009 info@javea-hamiltons.net www.javea-hamiltons.net Connect2Spain C/. Cristo del Mar 29 (Port) Tel: 96 646 0133 www.connect2spain.com Vacation Villas Christine Irving Tel: 669 386 710 info@vacationvillasspain.com www.vacationvillasspain.com Lotteries Spaniards seem to be born

M.A.B.S. This is a self-help group for lives affected by cancer - be it as patient or carer. They offer literature and drivers for chemo or radiotherapy visits and much, much more, but details are hard to obtain. A Jávea point of contact is Founder/President, Jacqui Phillips on 96 579 4083 or 686 305 006 jacqui@mabscancersupport.org Magician Local contact Morley Budden Tel: 96 579 2808 Manaña The word used to mean anything BUT tomorrow, tending to intimate a future occurrence, but not precicely when. More recently, timekeeping has improved dramatically.

Marina Alta Business Club Meeting in English held twice a week.

Tel: 96 646 1913 manager@mabc.biz

Market Days Monday Denia Parcent La Nucia Tuesday Jalón Altea Wednesday Benitachell Ondara Teulada Thursday Jávea Pego Friday Denia (Bric-a) Gata de Gorgos Moraira Saturday Benissa Calpe Pedreguer Ondara Rastros (Car boot sales) Wednesday Calpe Friday Denia Saturday Vergel Jalón Els Poblets Sunday Teulada Pedreguer Vergel Kaluga (Saturdays only) (100m south of Mas y Mas on other side of the road, on the seafront Tel: 679 121 535

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Marriage and Weddings Residents who have been enpadronado for 2 years can apply to marry in Spain, but will need Long birth certificate Any marriage, divorce or death certificate relating to any former spouse translated into Spanish by a Juridical Translator that costs 90 €uros per page. Banns must be exhibited at the British Consulate (who can undertake the translations).

All documents can be submitted via the Juzgado de Paz to the Judge in Denia.

Many couples choose to travel to the UK or Gibraltar for a Civil ceremony, and then invite guests to their “Wedding in Spain”.

Pastor Clive Read is authorised to conduct both Civil Weddings and Religious Blessings. www.divineservices.org Tel: 96 646 2848 Moped Rental Apache Spain Next to Sabadell/Cam Tel: 96 579 0324

Mosquito Mosquitos breed wherever there is stagnant water, even a half-full oil drum with water in it, will bring a constant stream of hungry insects to those whose blood smells attractive. Fitting fly screens on windows, buying an ultraviolet light, or small electrical contraptions that burn pastilles, will all deter these blood-sucking creatures.

Motor Repairs Talleres Thiviers Mechanical and general repairs, Air Conditioning, Pre-ITV advice.

Jaime Mata Cardona C/. Arquitecto Urteaga, 23 Tel. 96 579 0923 AutoVito Mobile If your car is poorly, call us and our advice is free. If the solution is difficult we take your car to our workshop, 100m North of Barclays Bank. Aircon, computer diagnostics and ITV pre-test specialists. English, German and Spanish understood.

Tel: 646 115 473 www.autovito.com PistonBroke Motors Richard is described as Honest, Reliable, Trustworthy, Capable and Non rip-off motor mechanic.

Tel: 96 646 1571 (Emma may answer the phone.)

Mov: 696 052 662

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MOT tests (ITV) Cars need to be tested once they are 4 years old. “Mixta’ vehicles - like minibus - have to be tested at 2 years.

The nearest permanent station is in Ondara, and a mobile station visits Jávea twice a year.

The concessionaire is Circuit ITV www.circuitv.com Phone appointments from 902 108 368 who text back to your mobile phone, so you can prove you have one.

Motorways Tolls are levied by AUMAR for use of the AP-7 from the French border in the North to Alicante in the South. If travelling North, join the Autopista at Ondara, and at Benissa if travelling South.

Multas (Fines) are imposed for all types of infringements: Taking your dog on the beach Opening after hours if a bar Having music too loud Driving too fast Parking where you shouldn’t Town Planning offences You can often get quite substantial discounts for prompt payment.

Municipal Auditorium Jávea doesn’t have one, though many expected the plot of the ‘old’ Casa de Cultura to increase in size, so a 300-seater could be provided, on land that was far too small.

I am told that the land to the West of the town Insalud and Music Conservatory is ‘ear-marked’ for the project.

Museum The museum originated in 1969 following the creation of a small collection of historical and ethnographic items gathered by youths led by J. B. Soler and J. Celdrán. A few years later, these materials occupied an office of Justice of the Peace and, in 1973 the chapel of St. Anne. In 1975, the City acquired through the efforts of J. Soler Blasco (then Mayor of Jávea) the old palace house of Antoni Banyuls, which since 1977, has housed the current

Welcome to Paradise NMC - UK RCN - UK Tel: 626 005 487 gailm969@gmail.com

permanent collection. It was in recognition of the main promoter and first director, Juan Bautista Soler Blasco, that the corporation gave the Museum his name. Since 1985 the Curator has been a local archaeologist who manages and advises technically.

Alongside the permanent exhibition rooms are other services: library (with almost four thousand volumes), archeology and ethnography storage and a small restoration laboratory.

Excavations and other tasks of prospecting, listing and protection of the rich historical and ethnographic Jávea continue and are disseminated through exhibitions and Museum publications.

Tel: 96 579 1098

Music Institute The Conservatory is located in C / Rafael Echagüe, 5, next to the Health Centre (in the old town), where students can study music to elementary and intermediate level. There is underground parking close by. The formner premises in Av. Juan Carlos 1, still seem to be used for newcomer practicising.

Nature Reserves The Montgo Natural Park is a protected area.

Netball Club Meets in L’Ancora Playa, Wednesday 8.00 - 9.30pm Tel. 96 647 2169 660 782 165 Notary Notaries are the elite of lawyers in Spain. Unlike lawyers, their advice is free of charge: they only charge for creating a document and witness its signing.

There are two Notaries in the Notaria at Historiador Chabas, 1, 1º in Jávea Town: D. Antonio Jiménez Clar D. Luis Aparicio Marban Tel: 96 646 2631 96 579 0512 There is a Notaria in the Arenal area at Av. del Pla 128, in Centro Comercial IV, 1ª, provided by: D. Juan Luis Millet Sancho. Tel: 96 646 3353

Nurse Gail McCafferty RGN, EN Home visits Homologaciones Madrid:

Nursing Care Rapport Nursing offer care in the Jávea area.

Tel: 96 579 3980 689 613 787 www.rapportnursing.com

Ombudsman The Valencia Government has an Ombudsman to guard the rights and liberties of residents. Nationally there is a Defensor de Pueblo.

O.N.C.E. The Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles is the largest organisation aiding blind people, but employs agents with any of the disabilities. You’ll see kiosks, from where they sell their lottery tickets, and itinerant sellers visit most bars, on a regular basis.

KickStart, who produce this publication, have published a guide to Spanish lotteries, that was written by Terry Harris. telypol@gonuts4free.com Phone 96 646 2848 for your copy.

Opticians There are many private and franchise businesses, but a competent English-speaking service is provided by Specsavers Av. del Pla 125 Ed. Caribe Locale 6 Tel: 96 646 3420 Fax: 96 646 2928 dir.jávea@st.uk.specsavers.com

Osteopath Jeremy M Kenton DO, ND, MROE España Registered Osteopath Expert Medical Witness (Home visits if needed) Tel: 655 285 675 603 831 567 www.osteopath-kenton.co.uk Ostomastes of Spain Founder President, Cynthia, lives in Jávea.

Tel. 96 646 0063 Padrón Municipal (See Electoral Roll)

Paintball Paintball Xàbia C/. Bruselas 205 (opposite the Arenal school) Tel: 609 www.paintballxabia.com

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Painter and Dcorator Pinturas Ortolá Tel: 609 677 094 (Eng)

Palm Weevil (Picudo Rojo) If you have - or see - an infected Palm, report its location and the owner’s details if you know it, to the Agricultural Rep in the O@C office in Av. Amanecer 2, who want the plague controlled, and have information available.

PARCELS

From/to UK. Spain or wherever

Cheapa Parcels

3-4 days Spain/UK Door 2 Door Collection/Delivery Overnight service in Spain www.cheapaparcels.com

669 386 702

Parking (even or odd) Some streets have signs indicating ‘Mes Impar’ allows drivers to park in odd which months (Jan, March, May, July, September and November), whereas ‘Mes Par’ allows parking in the other months.

Parking Fines Jávea HELP office (at the CLOT - Nº 3 on the page 23 map) point out that payment at a participating Bank within 15 days, entitles the driver to a 50% reduction. Some police officers seem unaware and are demanding immediate and FULL payment under threat of towing the car away.

At the CLOT offices they have a special Alegaciones a Multas de Trafico for drivers who feel ‘wronged’ but the form must be lodged in the Registry within 15 days if you want the retrospective discount.

Party Services and Catering C & P Enterprises Party. Event and Location, caterer Tel: Catherine 686 773 442 www.c-penterprises.com

Party Travel 9-seater available with driver for airport runs, golf trips.

Ikea and Primark, party, hen and stag nights. 24h service.

In Time Movements Tel: 661 771 062 (Nicola) www.intimemovements.com

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Passports (British) Since September 2011, Spain does not renew or issue UK Passports. Applications from UK citizens resident in Spain must be sent to: UK Processing Centre Consulate-General Torre Espacio P de la Castellana 259D 28046 Madrid The current price for a 32 page Adults Passport is 160€ and 102€ for a child, plus 25€ courier fee for bringing the printed Passport from the UK to your address in Spain.

Payment can only be made by Credit or Debit card.

Forms and information from: www.ukinspain.fco.gov.uk Allow a minimum of 4 weeks from the date the fee is taken from your account for delivery of your Passport.

Any original documents sent to Madrid will be returned by Madrid, when they forward your application to London for printing.

Free Passports Those born prior to 2nd September 1929 are entitled to a FREE UK Passport, that takes a minimum of 10 weeks to be processed.

Passports can be renewed up to 9 months prior to their date of expiry.

Pensions Foreign workers in Spain used to have to work 15 years to get a Spanish State Pension, but recent changes mean that any payments of a year or more, will contribute towards your Pension from the last country in which you were employed.

The Spanish pension is close to DOUBLE the standard UK pension, but there are 14 payments each year: with double payment in June and November.

Pensioners’ Clubs Port Tel: 96 646 2304 Jubilados Duanes de Mar Town Tel: 96 579 2389 Jubilados Amanecer

Pets - Dogs APASA Following on the independent work of Marjorie DarcyStephens and Beryl ‘Serena’ Stanyer’s Animal Sanctuary, a new APASA Association was created to have responsibility

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for the Municipal Dog Pound, when the disgraceful facilities close to the river bed became more widely known.

APASA receives a grant from the Town Hall but depends on volunteer help and money. It has a ‘charity shop’ on the Ctra. Cabo de la Nao. Boarding of Cats and Dogs (see Kennels) Grooming Peluqueria Canine J.P Jávea Park, Local 10B (To the right of Mr. Punch) Tel: 686 419 049 diosma19@hotmail.com

Paws ‘N’ Claws Tel: 96 647 2490 Mob 658 887 545 contact@pawsnclawsjávea.com Pet Palace (Angela) Av. del Pla 5 South of Yorkshire Linen Tel: 690 096 910

Pet Transport TravelDog local agent Julio Roldán Jiménez (English speaking) Mov 661 474 785 www.traveldog.es

Cats Jávea Feral Cat Assn.

Established as legal charity in August 2009, but with long history reducing the number.

Operates a Trap-NeuterReturn programme, catching feral cats in automatic traps, takes them to the vet for neutering and then return them to where they were found. Traps loaned to anyone who needs to get feral garden cats neutered and the operation can often be at a reduced cost. Blood tests so that no diseased cat is returned to the feral cat community. Always looking for homes for kittens. Relies for financial help on the public as receives no money from the ayuntamiento. In 2 years, they have caught over 600 cats! www.jáveaferalcats.org liz@jáveaferalcats.org Vets There are many ‘vets’ in Jávea. The Municipal vet, through whom the Town Hall offers vaccinations against Leishmaniosis, is José Luis Genoves Garcia Principe de Asturias. 11 03730 Jávea Town Tel: 96 646 1717

Other veterinary practices include: Clinica Veterinaria Arenal Carretera Cabo La Nao Pla. 03738 Jávea Tel: 96 579 4560 Clinica Veterinaria Asis Av Amanecer España. 15 03730 Jávea Tel: 96 579 1969

Centro Veterinario La Nao Av Amanecer de España, 37 03730 Jávea Town Tel: 96 579 6862 Garcia Aguilera M. C. Los Fueros. 10 03730 Jávea Tel: 96 579 3551

Minina & Kanina Almirante Bastarreche, 14 Jávea Port www.veterinario-jávea.com Clinic and HOME VISITS Tel: 96 579 1751 609 563 088

24h service Centre veterinari PETITONS Av. Jaume1, 25, Els Poblets Tel: 96 647 5469 24h: 630 177 395 Fleas Fleas are commonplace and Frontline can usually prevent their breeding.

Ticks - Garapatas Ticks can be small and black, or larger and grey/green in colour. They feed on an animal’s blood, much like the Mosquito with humans.

Leishmaniasis This ‘notifiable’ disease is caused when a healthy dog is bitten by an infected sand fly.

Stop Press: The municipal vet, José Luis Genoves, announced, earlier this year, that he can offer a vaccination to protect from this disease. www.leishmaniasis.info

Vaccinations Vaccinations give your pet the best chance of a long and healthy life. The Town Hall offers vaccination against rabies.

Pet Passport Pets now have the same right of relocation within the EU as humans. There is a delay of 6 months with vaccinations and blood tests to prove the animal is not a danger in another location.

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Pet shop and Supplies Pet Palace Everything you need, large aquatic choice. Dry and wet foods. Home delivery service.English spoken.

Tel: 635 038 400 (Alvaro)

Pine Trees Pollen from pine trees will be a major problem to anyone suffering from hay fever, from as early as March, each year.

Needles & Caterpillars The strange ‘pear-shaped’ bags hanging from pine trees that look as though they have been created by over-active spiders, are the day-time resting place of caterpillars that graze on pine needles at night. The adult, as a moth, lays around 300 eggs in August that hatch a month later.

When fully grown, the Caterpillars can be seen in a procession, as if holding each other’s tail with their own head, and have a poisonous protein on every hair of their body, as they search - usually during March - for soft soil in which to pupate. Contact with human skin can produce extreme redness and swelling and any pet which disturbs a procession should be immediately taken to a Vet. It is said, that by removing pine tree branches below 3 metres (but DO NOT cut them where there are baskets of these enemies) protects the tree because the feeble female moth cannot fly that high.

Plumber Paul Faulkner Tel: 96 579 2134 Mov: 676 861 963 plumber@alwaysmine.net Paul McKimm Tel: 696 598 019 paulisdiving@terra.es

Plus Valia is the Tax levied by the Town Hall, based on the increase in value of your property whilst in your ownership, when you sell.

An estimate of the amount due can be obtained from the Town Hall Tax Dept.

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Police There are four distinct Police forces National with responsibility for foreigners and matters of Security.

Valencia who are responsible for enforcing Laws passed by the regional Government.

Civil Guard Guardia Civil who are responsible for prosecuting crime, supervising driving and drivers, and Denuncias.

Municipal are responsible for safety and traffic movement on Jávea roads.

Pool Tile Replacement No need to empty the water, specialist diver fixes pool problems.

Colin Ackerman Tel: 96 558 1921 Mov: 655 318 617 colinackerman@hotmail.com

Poo test (rectal/colon cancer) The local Insalud operates an early-warning diagnosis for rectal or colon tumours. Your doctor will arrange for you to receive ‘test kit’ by post, if you are between 54 and 70 years of age. It is easier than earlier tests, but like Mrs. Beaton pointed out “first catch your sample!”

The easiest method is to place a plate of some kind in the toilet pan, between the seat and the water.

This is a translation of the instructions to obtain a sample (from your sample) for the Insalud to test.

1) Unscrew and remove the green cap of the tube they send you.

Fill in the label with the information requested: Name, Age, Sex and Date.

2) Insert the strip into the sample several times, moving it horizontally and vertically 3) Insert the strip into the sample bottle. Close the lid and shake vigorously.

Take the sample to the Insalud as soon as possible. If there is a delay, store the container in the refrigerator (2 - 10 º C).

The purpose of the test is to detect the presence of blood, which is a common symptom of various pathologies.

Welcome You no longer need follow any kind of diet before the test.

Do not take the test during menstruation dates or if you are a patient with bleeding hemorrhoids.

Avoid the stool becoming contaminated with urine.

If the liquid comes into contact with eyes, mouth or skin, wash the area with water and seek medical treatment if necessary.

Postal Service Correos has the monopoly for carrying letters in Spain.

Their main office is in Plaza Marina Alta, at the highest point in the Old Town.

Stamps are also sold in TABACS. Postmen only deliver to certain areas on certain days and insist that outlying houses provide community boxes where letters for 50 or more homes can be placed by the postman, for the owner to collect.

If a letter that needs a signature arrives, the postman will leave an Aviso in the ‘buzón’ for you to collect from the Correos office within 15 days.

If you do NOT have a ‘buzón’ the postman will likely leave an Aviso under a stone near your house, in expectation that you will find it!

Postage rates Spain: up to 20g 0,36€ oversize up to 20g 0,51€ up to 50g 0,51€ up to 100g 0,85€ Europe: up to 20g 0,70€ oversize up to 20g 1,35€ up to 50g 1,35€ up to 100g 2,10€ Rest: up to 20g 0,85€ oversize up to 20g 1,75€ up to 50g 1,75€ up to 100g 2,95€

Postcodes Most towns have a single Postcode: Jávea has 4 but Correos discourage their use, and claim it is better to use 03730 (where 50% will be wrong) rather than the code for your area, which ‘some’ will get wrong.

Adsubia 03739 Alborada 03739 Arenal 03738 Cala Blanca, Urb 03738 Cap Martín 03738

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03739 Capsades Catarroja Partida 03737 Cerezos, Los 03739 Colomer 03737 Costa Nova, Urb 03738 03737 Ermita, Urb Eurocondal, Urb. 03737 Fontanella 03737 Frechinall 03738 Granadella, La 03738 03739 Lluca Mandarina, La 03739 Media Luna 03738 Montgó 03737 Montgó Carrasquetes 03737 Montgó Toscamar 03737 Panorama, Urb 03738 Pinosol 03739 Portichol 03738 Rebaldi 03739 Rimontgó 03737 Seniola 03737 Tarraulla 03739 Tesoro Park 03739 Tosalet, Urb. 03739 Tosals 03737 Toscal 03738 Trencall 03738 Valls 03737 Valls Carrasquetes VA-CA 03737 Valls Planets VA-PN 03737 Valls Tosal VA-TS 03737 Everywhere else 03730

Property David Searle’s ‘You and the Law in Spain’ or the annual guide issued by Blevins Frank with offices opposite the Port Market at the Dolphin roundabout, are worth consulting.

Property Registry Jávea’s Property Registry is located in Historia Chaba, 6, on the 1st floor, opposite the town Notaria. Benitachell properties are also registered there. The office maintains the Public Register of property ownership and any liens associated with it. The office collects the “Property Transfer Tax” on each transaction.

Following registration, the ‘Escritura’ will be returned to you, as proof of your compliance. You are encouraged to request a ‘Nota Simple’ each year, it costs less than 5€, to satisfy yourself that there are no liens of which you were unaware.

It is possible (though unwise) to avoid payment of

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the Property Transfer Tax, by delaying the submission of the Escritura at the Property Registry for more than 66 months, by which time the right of the Government to claim the Tax is ‘Proscribed’.

Should the Vendor die or incur debts worth litigation, your property could be seized by those to whom they owed money. Hacienda are away of this ‘delay’ tactic and have a staff looking for ‘dodgers’ and imposing fines.

Tel: 96 579 2319 96 579 3339 Fax: 96 579 4906 eMail: oljávea_511@gva.es

Property Help Vacation Villas have been helping potential renters and buyers with impartial advice for more than 12 years, creating the need for quality homes that suit others.

It is registered, official business with high street office and bags of advice and experience - yours for the asking.

They also offer properties for sale - and sell ‘em.

Existing clients are their best recommendation.

Tel: 669 386 710 (Christine) www.vacationvillasspain.com Public Safety Municipal Police Plaza de la Constitucion, 6 Tel: 96 579 0081 96 579 1323 Fax: 96 646 1606

Police (emergency) 092

Emergency Service 112

Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) Avenida del Furs in the Port Tel: 96 579 1085 Civil Protection C / Sanchis Guarner, 13 Tel: 648 015 256

Recycling Jávea is at the forefront of recycling that prevents the need to bury Jávea’s waste on the outskirts of Alicante city, after being amalgamated with rubbish from other Marina Alta communities in a facility on the outskirts of La Xara.

Page 16 There are local collection areas “Punto Verde” at: Adsubia Sol de Este access road Jesus Pobre Road Pinosol/Pinomar Rafalet An EcoPark has been created (between the Desalination Plant and APASA Dog Pound) on Cami del Sorts, where items are separated but access is restricted to those on the Padrón.

To use the EcoPark you need to take proof of inscription on the Padrón (to stop out-of-town builders from dumping their rubbish there) for your first visit, to log you on to the Computer.

Removals I can speak from many years experience of the services provided by the following: Dorre Bonner Bath (our UK partner for bringing UKMagsinSpain.com) Unit 21, Leafield Way CORSHAM SN13 9SW Tel: 01225 811 992 Nikki Fice nikki.fice@dbonner.co.uk ww.doreebonnerbath.co.uk Cooper Removals Tel: 96 573 1024 www.cooper-removals.com Fastrack Removals Tel: 96 626 6000 Mob: 629 351 266 UK: 0845 805 5298 Man with a Van (Dave) 20€ an hour Tel: 96 647 4898 Mov: 627 828 124

Rent-A-Vicar You may not need one 24/7 but there are occasions, like weddings, funerals and other unexpected occasions, when you feel the need - but don’t know how to go about it.

Divine Services will provide, at the shortest of notice, an ordained man whose only concern is understanding what you thunk you need, and then surpassing your wildest expectations. Fixed fees - but always open to negotiation.

Tel: 96 646 2848 Mov: 669 386 702 www.divineservices.org help@divineservices.org

Welcome to Paradise Benitachell road, if it Renting Property continued across the CV-734 Any ‘rental’ other than that between Gata and Jávea, at classed as for ‘Tourism’ - no the Ferrobox roundabout. www.bonretir.com longer than 90 days can, if the tenant has a mind to do so, be Telephone: 96 579 0242 extended for 5 years.

Customer Service: Some owners granted 11688 883 155 month tenancies, even CARING CARER insisting that the property is In your home or vacated in the morning, when you shop or before being re-occupied after visit hospital or doctor. VERY lunch, for a fresh 11-month caring nature. term, but this arrangement is UK level 3 NVQ NOT excluded from being in Health and extended for 5 years by a Social care. tenant with the intention to 635 836 501 (Eileen) stay.

There are a number of qualified nurses who offer Residencia Anyone coming to Spain for a convalescent care in their own homes, or supply carers to holiday can visit for 90 days. call - or live-in - as needed.

Those who intend to stay for MORE than 90 days, are Restaurant Delivery OBLIGED - as soon after Restaurants To You they arrive as convenient - to will take your order, place it apply for a Residencia. with the restaurant of your You need a Certificate choice, collect and deliver to from the Padrón desk at the Citizen’s Office C/ Amanacer you, for a fee of between 6 and 8 Euros depending on 2, and the original and where your property is photocopy of your Passport, located. They collect from: which need to be taken to Steakhouse Denia (our regional centre for Acqua Carnaval Int. Mexican Government) but most people Indian Palace Indian take their documents to Jalousie Cocktail Bar Teulada, which is far less La Boheme Tapas/Fish & Meat busy.

Monsoon Thai Those using Teulada Shang-Hai Chinese should go to the Town Hall, Tel: 96 646 3365 obtaining a numbered ticket 676 066 491 from the machine, on the left, www.jávearestaurantstoyou.com inside the front doors. When your turn arrives, take your documents to the vacant desk. Roadside Assistance The RACC is an Association Your documents will be of drivers, like the RAC or checked and you will be AA, but most Spanish given a return appointment. insurers include breakdown When you return, follow the recovery in their policy.

Ticket procedure, and you will be given a form to take to Roasted Chicken the nearby bank and pay the A couple of popular suppliers fee. When you come back, are Asador de Pollos hover by the desk, and you Av. Jaime 1º in the Port will be given your Residencia Tel: 96 579 0075 and have complied with the Law! La Casa de Pollo Av del Pla, 79 Residencial Care Tel: 96 646 2643 The Valencia Government Open from 7pm weekdays provides care for the elderly and 12 till 3pm Sunday. unheard of 30 years ago.

1/2 Chicken - €7.50 The Asilo Cholbi home, Full Rack of Ribs - €12.00 located between the Port and Combo (1/2 chicken and 1/2 Town, receives funding from rack of ribs) - €15.00 the regional government’s Bono scheme.

Rotary International Club Avenida Puerto, 6, Meets at Hotel El Rodat, Tel: 96 579 1080 C / Murcia 9, 03739 on a Bon Retir is a privately Tuesday at 9pm. owned facility in Calle Tel: 609 248 655 Cantallops 31, that would be www.rotaryspain.org the continuation of the

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Royal Air Force Association Meets on the second Monday of every month at Restaurant Los Arcos, on the N-332 at Pedreguer.

There is a social gathering from 11am, with the meeting at 12 noon, followed by lunch at 1pm.

Tel: 96 642 7673 www.rafa-ncb.org

Royal British Legion Jávea Branch meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, in Scallops Restaurant at 11.00am. No need to be ex-service to join, so pop along and enjoy the social events. Everyone welcome.

Tel: 96 579 0123 pamandrogerdawes@gmail.com Rubbish Collection (see CEPSA)

Samaritans Local volunteers provide an evening listening service on 902 883 535.

Satellite TV Clive Read installed the first satellite dish in Spain at CA56 in November of 1985 and then installed units for many owners - mostly in Jávea or Torrevieja - where a 2.4m dish, costing £2400, brought only CNN and ONE film channel, Premier Movies.

All these years later, and despite cable and repeater services, many owners still need to have their own kit.

Among the installers who have been around for long enough to have gained a vast knowledge, are Richard Pollock Tel: 670 362 395 solutions@richardpollock.biz www.richardpollock.biz Bill Pole (Connexions) Tel: 660 638 975 www.connexions-jávea.com

Mike Duley DLM digital TV Tel: 627 624 819 696 071 575 dlmdigitaltv@gmail.com

PARCELS

From/to UK. Spain or wherever

Cheapa Parcels

3-4 days Spain/UK Door 2 Door Collection/Delivery Overnight service in Spain www.cheapaparcels.com

669 386 702

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Schools and Education Schooling is a pivot point for many families, when considering relocating.

Those who can afford to do so (and that includes many Spanish families) choose an International education for their children. Xabia International College has both Junior and Senior premises on the Ctra. Cabo de la Nao and a Kindergarten facility at Costa Nova.

Lady Elizabeth School was founded in Jávea by Veronica Barnes, but has now relocated to Benitachell and Lliber.

ENGLISH CLASSES designed for English children studying in Spanish schools

lGroups 2 or 3 at similar level lAged 5 to 10 lTaught to British National Curriculum standards lOnce or twice a week lFun methods used lNo books or Equipment to buy lSpecial needs catered for lMaths, too, if required lIntensive course available for children returning to UK Telephone Veronica on 96 579 0576 or 659 975 781 englishclasses@alwaysmine.net

If there is the possibility of the family returning to the UK permanently before schooling is complete, private education is often preferable, because it follows the UK curriculum (more or less) On the other hand, if you and your children intend to spend the rest of your lives in Spain, best to get immersed as soon as you can, with - free education in a state-funded school.

Some schools in Jávea used to teach every subject in Valenciano, creating double difficulties for children not born here. I am told that parents now have the option to choose a school that does not teach in Valenciano, if they think it would harm their child’s education.

Sharers and Carers Established to enable those needing help, to identify others who can provide it.

Can be long-term, to prevent the need for someone to leave

Welcome Spain, or short-term for a single task or two.

Sharers may have lost a partner or become more frail or less agile, and carers are those that offer services for a reasonable rate, or in exchange for accommodation. www.sharersandcarers.co.nr Sheltered Retirement Caring for elderly family is no longer seen as an honour of children and their children, and accommodation for the elderly is a growth industry.

Valencia Government has a Bono - voucher - scheme that provides or subsidises care of the elderly, and is another reason why everyone who lives here should register on the Padrón in case they need home help or residencial care in the future.

Shoe Repairs “Coblers” say they have moved to premises next to “Try Again” bar at the Arenal roundabout.

Tel: 608 707 208 (Steve) 603 131 213 (Alex) Shooting and Gun Use Campo de Tiro San Jerónimo Ctra. de Denia, 50

Single Parenting ‘Guardian Angels’ supports single parents and is always looking for sponsors. Tricia Barr is the President.

Tel: 96 645 5524 622 795 542 www.guardian-angels.es Spa El Rodat Hotel ‘El Rodat’.

C/ La Murciana, 9 Tel: 96 647 0710 96 647 07 11 Fax 96 647 1550 info@elrodat.com www.elrodat.com

Spanish Church In addition to the Catholic churches mentioned on page 4, a vibrant and outgoing Evangelical Church has been our evangelistic partner to Spanish-speaking people in Jávea for 10 or more years.

‘El Faro’ Baptist Church Calle Génova 31, bajo (1 road inland between Port and the Parador) Tel: 692 248 755

to Paradise A recent addition is the ‘House of Restoration’ that is held each Sunday at 7pm in the meeting room at L’Ancora Playa, Av. Paris, in the Arenal.

Pastor Juan Pablo Labran and Marcos Sanz are its leaders.

Tel: 685 613 064 667 842 542 They organise the ‘Hand to Hand’ food distribution service to needy families in Jávea and have a ‘work programme’ for those seeking ‘self worth’.

Spanish Lessons Castillian Spanish is both ‘easy’ and ‘hard’ - ‘easy’ because every letter has a sound and there are very few ‘silent’ letters, and “hard” for Brits who, not having learned English grammar, find it ‘impossible’ to learn a latinbased language with with genders and tenses.

In the past, Jávea Townhall has organised Spanish lessons but as teachers rarely spoke English, there were no explanations.

Conversational Spanish lessons are arranged by The Language Academy Carmen Alesanco Tel: 609 677 094 Alma Dorndorf Tel: 636 898 162 Valencian Jávea Townhall also arranges lessons in Valencian.

Sport Cricket Cricket came to Spain via Jávea, who won the national trophy and were promised a new ground when their existing ground was turned into a Football pitch. With no place to play in Jávea, they were welcomed in Alfaz and became: Cricket-Sporting Alfas C.C. and play at Albir, between Altea and Benidorm. www.sacc.hitscricket.com Football CD Jávea play at Campo d'Esports in Cami Moli Safranera, in Frechinal. See website for fixtures www.jáveamigos.com

Rugby Xabia Rugby Club play at Campo d'Esports in Cami Moli Safranera, in Frechinal.

Contact Tel: 688 640 092 www.jávearugbyclub.com

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La Vila Rugby (Spanish champions and play in Amlin Challenge Cup in 2011-12 season) Av Mediterraneo 25, 03570 Villajoyosa, near Benidorm.

Contact Tel: 96 589 0376 www.rugbylavila.net.

Stage schools Sue Millington www.theatreexpressspain.com

Stamps (for letters) Postage stamps are becoming increasingly rare, as Correos have adopted the practice of taking your money and ‘postmarking’ your letter or parcel indicating the fee has been received. You can invest in the likelihood of inflation by buying “A” value stamps (like a First Class Stamp) and using them when the rate has increased. New postage rates are introduced on 2nd January, each year.

Postage stamps are sold at TABACS (tobacconists).

For Postage Rates (see Postal Service) Adhesive stamps are still produced for special events, and Philately is a hobby followed by many.

Jávea Philately Society used to meet at Marples Bar, on the corner of Calle Paris, in the Arenal, but now meets at Dedyl’s Bar (next door) on the 2nd and 4th Monday (but NOT in the Summer) at 10am Tel: 96 579 5499 (Derek) SubAqua/Dive Schools Cabo la Nao School Jávea Park, 71 Tel: 609 672 856 (Rafa) buceo@cabolanao.com www.cabolanao.com

Hammersea Jávea Portixol, 8 (300m south of Barclays) Tel: 96 647 3131

Dive Master Paul McKimm Tel: 696 598 019 paulisdiving@terra.es

Tapas Every bar offers ‘Tapas’ - all different, and each believing that theirs offer the best value in cost and taste.

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Taxi Taxis are licensed by the Council and ‘mini-cabs’ are not authorised. There are taxi ranks in the Town and Port (which constantly seem to be in different locations) and the Radio Taxi service can be reached on 96 579 3224 AutoTaxi: 96 646 0404 Port Rank: 96 579 1015 Town Rank: 96 579 1060 Some (like EuroTaxi) Tel: 633 400 044 reservas@eurotaxijávea.com are equipped to carry passengers in wheelchairs.

Telephones Fixed Telefonica/Movistar is the only installer of fixed lines in Jávea, but once the line is installed, you have the right to change to be invoiced by another provider.

ADSL (Banda Ancha) speed depends on your distance from the ‘Exchange’ and the quality of line in your area.

Most ADSL providers include unlimited calls to fixed lines in Spain in their monthly fee.

Mobile All the main providers have offices in Jávea.

Movistar: Pio X in the Port and Ctra Pla 126, Arenal and Av. Principe de Asturias in the Town Orange: Av Lepanto 19 in the Port.

Vodafone: Av Lepanto 17 in the Port PhoneHouse Av. del Furs, 7 (Port) 10am-2pm, 5 - 8.30pm.

Saturday 10am - 2pm Tel: 96 646 1496

Wireless The first provider of wireless connection to the phone network was ‘Telitec’ who have offices in Moraira and provide their service using a microwave aerial on your premises, fed from their mast at Cumbre del Sol. They offer a variety of ‘packs’ depending on the services you need and with internet - the speed you say you need.

Tel: 902 889 070 (Neil Harrodine) 96 574 3473 www.telitec.com sales@telitec.com

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The LRAU was reated to prevent a landowner from frustrating ‘Community Projects’ - like a school, hospital or community centre - but was used by corrupt Club de Tenis Los Pinos developers and Townhalls to Ctra. Cabo la Nao, allow luxury homes to be Urb. Balcón al Mar. built on stolen land, claiming Tel: 96 647 2529 that ‘high class homes’ were 96 647 0309 good for the community.

Fax 96 647 0226 Attempts to overthrow lospinos@tenis.net the Law by AbusosNo have www.tenis.net been unsuccessful, an EU Club de Tenis L´Ancora Court recently deciding the Av. de París s/n. (Arenal) practice was NOT unlawful.

Tel: 689 463 207 Spain does not recognise Toscamar Tennis Friends the function of a District Mondays and Wednesdays, Valuer who would stipulate 10am - 12noon. the value of the land involved.

Tel: 96 649 3900

Tennis Club de Tenis Xàbia Ctra. Cabo la Nao – Pla 118 Tel / Fax: 96 579 0289 clubtenisjávea @clubtenisjávea.com www.clubtenisjávea.com

Tiler Mike Whittock Professionally Trained Full bathroom reform specialist and more. Totally legal. Traditional Tradesman at the right price.

Tel: 697 441 979 www.s-m-renovations.com 47mike2@gmail.com

Todos Juntos is a Jávea-based fund-raising group, founded by a group of Dutch friends, who saw the need to embrace all of Jávea’s nationalities. It aims to raise money to support existing local charities (as an example Caritas). Initial contact can be made with Marion and John Kenworthy at todosjuntos@alwaysmine.net www.todos-juntos-jávea.com

Tool and Equipment Hire Most Brits in Jávea rent from ‘Cabo Casse, s.l.’ whose warehouse is the last on the left, in C/. Liverpool, opposite the Moli Blanc.

They sell a large range of DIY and tradesmen’s tools and Javi is happy to converse in English.

Tel/Fax: 96 579 2502

Tourism - Jávea’s ‘Industry’ Jávea’s main ‘industries’ have been Construction and Tourism, but income from both has been drastically reduced since 2009. The infamous LRAU ‘Land Grab Law’ by which a stranger could ‘gain the right to build’ on land they did not own, and charge the owner part of the cost for a new infrastructure, without any opportunity of

Tourist Offices Plaza Iglesia in the Town Tel: 96 579 4356 Cabo de la Nao, Arenal Tel: 96 646 0605 Almirante Bastarreche in the Port Tel: 96 579 0736

Town Hall (Council offices) If Jávea has a restaurant or bar for every day of the year, the Council seemed to have an office for every day of the month, and a total lack of cohesion.

The new team governing Jávea have created a “OneStop-Shop” above Portal El Clot parking, where most Town Hall departments are represented by a person at a desk, and the ‘Help Desk’ is on hand to provide language assistance to those who need it.

Tel: 96 579 0500 Xtn. 1316 help@ajxabia.org

New Council Offices were created as part of the El Clot parking scheme, but remain unoccupied. The Council is looking for a buyer and tenant to recoup costs and cover upkeep, having decided to stay in the existing and scattered locations (that is good for town businesses).

Town Plan Every town is obliged to have a “Strategic Plan” which states what can - and cannot happen in different zones. It is normally revised at 10-yearly intervals, but the content is bitterly controversial, and its preparation and approval can

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often take 6 or 7 years.

Jávea’s new Plan is overdue.

Trains Connection to Spain’s national rail network is via Valencia, with Gandia being the closest station. Most travellers from Jávea join the train at its first stop, Xeraco, which is close to the AP-7 motorway exit, and has ample free parking.

There is often talk of reopening the former link from Gandia to Denia that was closed in a ‘Beeching’ exercise, but the project has never received central government funding.

There is a high-speed AVE connection from Valencia to Madrid (93 minutes) and a connecting bus from Jávea and Denia.

FGV The Valencia Government provides a coastal train service between Alicante and Denia, but Gata de Gorgos (a 7Km drive away) is the closest it comes to Jávea.

Tel: 900 720 472 www.fgvalicante.com

Traspaso The granting - for a price to cover equipment and goodwill - charged for the use of a restaurant or bar. It can be requested by the property owner or the previous tenant.

ONLY PAY FOR WHAT YOU USE

Telephone providers want you to buy a package of ‘free’ calls for a fixed sum each month, because THEY KNOW you’ll NOT be making all the calls you’re paying for.

501 With you pay ONLY for what you use. 14 minutes to UK for a Euro, with NO connection charge and NO minimum.

Saving money for Jávea people since 1999.

Simple sign-up at www.vicom.org/501 or call

96 646 2848

4 same day connection

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Tyre Replacement/Repair Euro Tyre (rear of Repsol gas station) Avda. del Pla, 86 Tel: 902 909 375 Mob: 655 998 482 eMail: marinaalta@eurotyre.es

UK Magazine Service By asking UK magazine publishers to send your magazine to our UK address (but your name) you only pay a UK subscription rate, plus €1 a copy to our driver when he delivers to your address Tel: 96 646 2848 Mob: 669 386 702 Order through our website: http://bit.ly/zuxPD4

U3A The main purpose of the U3A is to encourage lifelong learning and friendship for those no longer in full time employment, by providing Educational, Recreational and Leisure Activities for its members.

A useful point on initial contact is President, Peter Allin. president@u3ajávea.org Monthly meetings are held at the Parador, but not in July or August. http://www.u3ajávea.org Upholsterer Rushworths Tel: 96 575 6483

Urbanisations Whether you live in a group of houses, or an apartment block, you are governed by rules, which must be obeyed.

The Law relating to Horizontal Property applies in the absence of specific rules.

Vado A ‘Vado’ is a plaque, issued by the Council, for an Annual fee, so that any citizen can protect the vehicle access from the street to their home or underground parking area.

A ‘Temporary Vado’ can be obtained to ensure access for a removal van to park outside your property to load or unload. You need to obtain a Solicitud Ocupación via Pública con Grúas sobre camión from the Municipal Police, and return the completed form to them, accompanied by: a) NIF/Residencia of the applicant,

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b) Street plan showing where you want the prohibition, c) Insurance Certificate of the vehicle (remover’s lorry) d) Certificate of Insurance cover for Civil Responsibility of the chosen company e) ITV of the vehicle f) Length, breadth and height of vehicle g) Vehicle’s loaded weight.

If you need a roll of red and white striped tape, it is available for around 4€ - a similar price to the permit from Cabo Casse hire shop, in C/. Liverpool, opposite the Moli Blanc.

The HELP desk at the CLOT offices, say that drivers who need to load or unload in the Town, should obtain a card to do so from the Municipal Police Station at the Plaza Xonstutución.

Valor Catastral This equates with ‘Rateable Value’ in the UK. It forms the basis for Jávea Townhall to calculate the IBI (Council Tax).

Verbal Agreements These are binding in Spain as they are in most other countries.

Vets

(see Pets)

Votes and Voting The first requirement to vote is joining the Padrón list of residents, for which the Town Hall receives around 200€ per person, per year. Once on the Padrón, residents need to apply to join the Censo Electoral to vote in local and European elections.

If you are interested in looking at how the 2011 election worked, look at http://tinyurl.com/3tv322g

V.P.O’s.

Special low-cost housing is created for low-income tenants.

Vulnerable Elderly Those living on their own are encouraged to ‘buddy up’ with a nearby elderly person, both of whom phone each other at an agreed time each morning. One rings the other and lets it ring 3 or 4 times before closing the call. The other rings back, lets it ring 3

or 4 times, and ends the call.

Both know the other is alive and well. If the first or second call is not received - try again - and be prepared to phone whoever has the key to the non-responder’s property.

Jávea Police will always assist if contacted on 96 579 0081.

Jávea Social Services department, the Red Cross (Cruz Roja) and Amigos Europeas Ambulance Services, all provide special telephones with panic buttons on a necklace.

Walking Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers www.cbmwalkers.org

Camino del Santiago Start in Jávea Port and go on to Jesus Pobre, Vergel, Pego etc. Ask Tourist Information offices for details.

There are also local walks organised by the Town Hall.

Details from the Tourist Information offices.

Water Amjasa Drinking (See AMJASA)

Desalination Plant For many years water in Jávea had an unacceptably high salt content. Wells were then purchased in the Jalón Valley area as everyone waited for surplus water from the River Ebro to be brought to the Costa Blanca.

When the Socialists came to power in Madrid they cancelled the Ebro project, compensating contractors and again left Jávea with the prospect of salty water.

Then Jávea councillor Ana Vasbinder is credited with bringing Jávea’s Desalination plant to fruition.

Jávea’s new Government team are discussing water from the salination plant being made available to other towns, to generate income for Jávea.

Visitors can tour the Desalination plant on a Wednesday.

For pools Water from AMJASA can be used to fill your swimming pool, but the cost is quite high. Businesses like Jaime Espasa will deliver cheaper water in a bowser.

Weather Rain Average rainfall (mm)

Spain 50 Jan. 48 Feb. March 55 44 April 47 May 13 June 8 July August 18 39 Sept.

78 Oct. 60 Nov. 55 Dec.

Page 19 Jávea 49 62 51 125 109 11 7 21 67 46 117 111

Temperature ºC Spain Jávea Jan. 7 11 Feb. 7 11 March 11 14 April 13 15 May 16 18 June 22 24 July 24 25 August 24 26 Sept.

20 23 Oct. 16 20 Nov. 10 14 Dec. 7 11

Sunshine (average hours) Jávea Jan. 6 hours Feb. 6 March 7 April 8 May 9 June 10 July 11 August 9 Sept.

8 Oct. 7 Nov. 6 Dec. 5

Statistics http://tinyurl.com/3nhmzu8

Gota Fria Jávea is prone, in the Autumn, to torrential downpours caused by changes in water and air temperatures. So much rain falls that boats are torn from their moorings, roads washed-away and drivers in their cars washed out to sea.

Forecasts www.eltiempo.es/jávea.html http://news.bbc.co.uk/ weather/forecast/2432 If you want to monitor Jávea weather, UPDATED every 5 Minutes: www.meteoxabia.com/ingles.htm Websites of interest www.ajxabia.org www.jáveamigos.com www.xabiaaldia.es www.jávea-online.com www.xabia.org

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Wedding Planner Much of Clive Read’s life revolves around Sue Coley and her team at www.jávea-organisers.com So many things CAN go wrong, but with Sue at the helm, they will never affect the Bride’s special day.

Weight Watchers C/. Arquitecto Urteaga 12 Wednesday 10am and 3pm and 7pm.

Susana B. Verdu Torrens Tel: 699 942 489 www.weightwatchers.es

Wills In the UK you can write your own ‘Last Will and Testament’, have it signed by 2 witnesses, and it will govern what happens to your assets when you die.

Spain is totally different.

Only a Notary can create the public documents that contains your final wishes, retaining the original in his archives and sending notification to the Registry of Wills in Madrid.

Abogados (lawyers) can advise on the wording where there are complications like previous marriages or illegitimate children, but you will have to pay the Notary fee, whether you have an Abogado or not.

If your situation is not complicated - just spouse, car, house and legitimate children - the Notary can provide you with a template you complete as and where appropriate, so that all issues are included.

The Original Notary's Office is in Historia Chabas, Nº 6 (I think). If you were to travel from the PORT towards the town, passing the Ctra.

Cabo La Nao, on your left, and on to one-way traffic, at the junction where USED TO BE SOME TRAFFIC LIGHTS, (with Compters Xabia on your bottom left, and Amparo the Pharmicist top right, TURN LEFT and Historia Chabas is the FIRST little road on your RIGHT. Park anywhere you can find!!!!

The NEW Will supercedes and replaces any previous.

The ORIGINAL is retained by the Notary, who provides you with a copy.

The Notaria is OBLIGATED to notify the Archive of Wills in Madrid (Registro Civil

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Central de Madrid - de Testamentos y Últimas Voluntades) of the name, and place and date of birth of everyone for whom it holds the original.

When the Testator is deceased, on production of a copy of the entry of Death (in Denia Court in the case of Jávea) application can be made TO MADRID, stating the reason you want a copy, and asking where the latest document is held.

On production of the authorisation from Madrid, the Notaria will provide you with a Certified Copy of the Original Document.

Spanish Law stipulates the inheritance rights of a spouse and children, but allows a Brit to choose to leave their assets as they wish - even 100% to the cat or dog’s home - but family always have the right to contest the intentions of the Testator.

Window Cleaning Marcos and Chelo Tel: 685 613 064 marcos.sanzm@gmail.com

Work Non-Spaniards - and especially those who are not fluent Spanish speakers - will find it VERY hard to get employment. Employers pay a punitive tax for employing staff, so there is a huge ‘black’ labour market where the government receives nothing in respect of Income Tax or Social Security, and the employee has no rights, health cover or pension to look forward to.

Autonomo - self employed - is one option, but skills that were amply rewarded in the UK (PA to the MD) are worthless in Jávea, where villa-cleaning is all you might be offered. This is a huge generality, but DON’T listen to people who will promise you work if you relocate to Jávea - the chances are 99.9% against.

XabiActual This is the title of a TV programme, presented each month in English and Spanish by a team of volunteers and receivable on ‘Swiss Cable’ Channel 25 and rotates with other local information on a continuous loop. For a variety of reasons, it is “off air” at present but is expected back quite soon.

If you see the ‘XabiActual’ picture, but hear ‘Channel 5 Live’ sound, push the OPT button on the remote control for your ‘Swiss’ or ‘Key’ digibox, then the righthand arrow >, and OK to lock your choice into the digibox.

If you (or a friend) has internet, but no access to ‘Swiss Cable’ but would like to see the programme each month an eMail to xabiactiva@alwaysmine.net and we will send the ‘link’ as soon as we receive it - each month.

Zanussi Engineer Alfredo Callado Tel: 96 578 7635 902 116 388

Know something we don’t Know?

Then PLEASE take the time to write, phone or eMail and tell us what we’re missing, or what has changed and needs updating for the next issue.

Welcome to Paradise KickStart Arquitecto Urteaga 8, baja 03730 Jávea (Alicante) Tel: 96 646 2848 (Msg) And Finally (well, almost) Very few foreigners get rich in Jávea, but the quality of life is hard to find elsewhere.

WELCOME TO PARADISE! eMail: clive@cliveread.com

Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in compiling this information, no guarantee can be given of its accuracy.

If errors (or omissions) are notified to us, they will be corrected in the next edition.

If your club is not included, tell us and we will do our best to include it.

If your company would like to support this initiative of Jávea Evangelical Church, with an advertisement, it can be included in response to a donation to help defray costs. paradise@javeachurch.com Application has been made for a Déposito Legal to the authorities in Alicante. To find out more about us, there’s details and a map on page 5, or you can look at www.javeachurch.com clive@cliveread.com © Clive Read 2012

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The computer swallowed Grandma,

Yes, honestly it’s true!

She pressed 'control and ‘enter' and disappeared from view.

It devoured her completely, the thought just makes me squirm.

She must have caught a virus or been eaten by a worm.

I've searched through the recycle bin and files of every kind; I've even used the Internet, but nothing did I find.

In desperation, I asked Mr. Google my searches to refine.

The reply from him was negative, not a thing was found 'online.'

So, if inside your 'Inbox,' My Grandma you should see, Please 'Copy, Scan' and 'Paste' her, and send her back to me.

We will remember them There is no feeling so bad as asking someone for news of their loved-one, only to hear that they recently passed into the here-after. To make this less likely, we give thanks for the lives of: Chrissie Barclay Jon Bareham Enid Burns Ray Cruse Betty Daniel Wattie Dolan Bill House Mike Mahaffey Alec Nimick Tony Ogden Rosanna Pini Mary Quinton Valerie Unwin Charlie Ward Margaret Wilkson-Clarke

We’re always pleased to MEAT you - at the BUTCHER’S BLOCK

A family business serving the local community.

Neil and Helen never compromise on quality.

BBQ options for all budgets.

Open 9.30-4.30 Tue-Fri. Saturday 9.30-2pm Closed Sunday and Monday

Tel: 96 579 2676 100m north of Yorshire Linen

“Hate Mail” sent to man unclear about cancer machine Summer 2012

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No one knows better than I (a double survivor of cancer and waiting for a biopsy and colonoscopy) that Jávea relies heavily on the thousands of hours donated by community volunteers and the money given by a grateful public - and nothing motivates generosity more than defeating cancer.

An equally appreciative local resident received an eMail on June 26th asking “There is a question mark over the purchase of a new cancer diagnostic machine with funds collected locally.

What’s the score?”

On receiving the enquiry the resident contacted the PRO for the charity involved, - who has since resigned who declined to give a statement, referring the enquirer to an article in a local free newspaper.

Back in March, long before she resigned, the PRO wrote in the PAST tense: “the machine was not donated to the hospital, cancer care own it.” No doubt there, that the machine had been bought.

A message on a local Social Networking Internet group, linked the early death of a Jávea businessman with multiple (6) cancers that remained undetected until their grasp was too great, with his information (from an Interpreter of Stature who was involved in the negotiations) that a

diagnostic machine was lying in Denia Hospital and could have aided earlier diagnosis.

The ensuing barrage of hate mail - one of which included “SEVERAL OF THE CHARITY CANCER CARE GROUP, CLUBS IN HAND SCREAMING FOR BLOOD

... HE WAS BEATEN TO THE GROUND AND A PULP - WE WERE LOVING IT, I WAS LOVING IT. I

WENT IN AND DELIVERED THE FINAL BLOW. THE CROWD WAS ECSTATIC WE ALL CHEERED” -

must have made the writer of the original Facebook message wish he’d chosen his words with more care.

Terry Saville, cancer Charity shop Negotiating Committee Chairman, issued this statement, “cancer care Jávea have been in protracted negotiations for 2 years with numerous parties attempting to create and fund a Research Laboratory at Denia Hospital. We have had a number of setbacks which is only to be expected with a project of this magnitude. At this time the laboratory or the machine are not in place at the hospital.

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Clarification by Clive Read

“Once final approval is received the laboratory and the machine will be up and running very quickly.

The machine has been tested and approved and all monies are in place in the foundation account to purchase the machine and the guarantees that come with it.”

The writer of the original Facebook message showed this publication an eMail he received on 25th February from the Interpreter present during negotiations with the Hospital which stated: “cancer Care has made a considerable down payment of 120,000 euros for the purchase of the machine.”

How can both statements be True? Either the money is in the Bank or the Interpreter - whose name is a household word in Jávea - has trouble understahding English or Spanish.

In the preamble to his statement, Mr Saville criticised the author of the original Facebook message: “... he obviously knows nothing (about the project) and has not bothered to ask people who do, before spreading lies and misguided assumptions.”

Having consulted the Interpreter at the meetings between the donors and the Hospital, as well as the PRO for the project, it is hard to imagine who else should have been asked.

“Now to the machine - It is a sequencing machine that can reproduce and multiply individuals DNA from blood, skin etc. Once a tumour or biopsy is entered it can depict the type of tumour that the individual has and add the information to the Data Base for future reference.

“In this way individual patients can be eventually analysed and a personalised doseage of drugs can be administered, hopefully reducing the enormous side affects of chemotheraphy treatment. “cancer Care Jávea, is continuing to raise money through its own activities and friends and valued sponsors, to raise a further 25.000 Euros each year to ensure the laboratory can purchase

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sufficient test sample kits to enable every patient that is referred to the laboratory, for sequencing, can be treated.

This machine does not diagnose cancer, it analyses samples of tumours previously found.”

This publication welcomes the ‘clarification’ by Mr Saville - but his words, and those of their Interpreter, raise more questions than did the message to which he and his Committee objected.

We asked on the cancer shop Facebook page, on Monday 6th August that Terry Saville contact us as we wanted to show him the documents to which this article refers. The ‘webservant’ responded, the following day: “Hi Clive, I will ask Terry to get in touch with you soon.”

Sadly, 10 days later, Mr Saville hasn’t contacted us to explain the discrepancy between his public statement - intended to reassure volunteers and donors - and that of the Interpreter who (5 months earlier) wrote words that were completely contradictory. CR

Can you believe it?

The Tax Office sent my income tax return form back to me!

In response to question 4, "Do you have any dependants?"

I replied - 9.2 million official immigrants.

2.1 million illegal immigrants, 1.1 million druggie crack heads, 2.7 million unemployable people, 91 thousand people in over 85 prisons, and 650 idiots in Parliament.

Apparently, this was NOT an acceptable answer.

Who did I miss out?

United Family

A father of five young children won a toy at a raffle.

Back home, he called his kids together to let them determine which one should have the present.

"Who is the most obedient?" he asked. "Who never talks back to Mother?

Who does everything she says?"

Five small voices answered in unison: "You, Daddy!"

Environment and Services Av. Amanecer, 2 (Town) Tel: 96 579 0500 3 (extension 1308) Tel: Refuse 900 102 149 Fax: 96 579 6970 Opening hours: 9am to 2pm Monday through Friday servicios@ajxabia.org

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Press and Communication Plaza de la Iglesia, 4 (Town) prensa@ajxabia.org

Finance (Comptroller, Treasurer, Collection, Revenue) 2 C / Mayor, 15 (Town) Tel: 96 579 0500 Fax Revenue: 96 642 85 00 Fax Collection: 96 642 85 01 Treasury Fax: 96 642 85 01 Fax Operation 96 642 85 02 Open from 8am to 2pm Monday through Friday recaudacion@ajxabia.org tesoreria@ajxabia.org gestio.tributaria@ajxabia.org

Mayor's Office Plaza de la Iglesia, 4 (Town) Tel: 96 646 2795 1 Fax: 96 646 1719 Opening hours: 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday and from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesdays, by appointment alcalde@ajxabia.org

Conscious it was inconvenient for residents (many of whom are elderly) to make their way to the Town Hall or other departments, a ‘one-stop-shop’ was created where MOST Town Hall matters can be dealt with in one building, with ample public parking below. You’ll find it on the map at Nº 3.

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Creama 6 C/. Roques, 5 (Town) Tel: 96 579 0500 96 579 4266 Fax: 96 579 0942 afic.creama@ajxabia.org

Civil Protection 7 C/. Sanchis Guarner, 13 24h Telephone: 648 015 253 C/ Miguel Hernández Tel. 96 646 2179

Municipal Police 5 Emergencies: 112 Police Emergencies: 092 Plaza de Constitution Tel: 96 579 0081 96 579 1323 Fax: 96 646 1606

Secretary, 1 Contracting, Heritage Pl.aza Iglesia, 4 (Town) Tel: 96 579 0500 Fax: 96 646 1719 Opening hours: 9am to 2pm Monday through Friday secretaria@ajxabia.org patrimonio@ajxabia.org personall@ajxabia.or

General Registry, Statistics, Population Management Av. Amanecer,2 (Town) 3 Tel: 96 579 0500 Fax: 96 646 6970 Opening hours: 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday

Works and City Projects Carrer d'Avall, 39 Tel: 96 579 0500 Open from 9am to 2pm Monday through Friday infraestructuras @ajxabia.org

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Contact: help@ajxabia.org

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Welcome to Paradise Tel: 96 579 0500 Ext. 1316

The “Citizen Attention Office” above Portal El Clot parking, in Av. Amanecer 2, open between 9am and 1.30pm, weekdays.

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Tourist Centre Jávea Port A.P.A.S.A Asociación Protectora Pl. Almirante Bastarreche, 11 de Animales Tel: 96 579 0736 Cami de les Sort, s/n Fax: 96 579 6087 Tel. 96 646 3976 info@xabia.org 807 429 454 www.apasa-javea.net Tourist info Jávea Arenal Ctra La Nao Pla Fire Brigade (Bomberos) Ctra. Denia-Ondara The Plaza Arenal beach Tel. 085 Tel: 96 646 0605 Fax: 96 579 6258 Balcon al Mar xabiarenal@touristinfo.net Volunteer Fire Brigade Apartado de correos, 601 Tel. 96 647 0368 Technical/Planning Office C/ d'Avall, 39 Social Centre, Social Tel: 96 579 0500 Services, Psychologist 4 Fax: 96 579 0268 C/ Rafael Echagüe, 3 Open: 9am to 2pm Monday Tel: 96 579 1405 9 to Friday 96 579 4142 Fax. 96 579 4013 regidoria.urbanisme @ajxabia.org Correos Plaza Marina Alta 10 MUNICIPAL WATER (AMJASA) Tel. 96 579 0053 Fax. 96 646 1051 Camino Cabañes, 88 www.correos.es Tel: 96 579 0162 Fax: 96 579 3881 Guardia Civil Open 9am to 1pm Av. dels Furs, 13 Monday through Friday Tel. 96 579 1085 There’s a desk in ‘clot’ Bldg.

Fax. 96 510 6824 amjasa@amjasa.com a-ppl-javea @guardiacilvil.org

Townhall Departments

Women’s Legal Advice Centre Tel: 902 011 029

Postnatal Centre C/ Hermanos Gavilá Ferrer, 1-1º 03700 DÉNIA Tel: 96 642 5742

24 hour Women's Centre Tel. 900 580 888

Social Services, Equality and Domestic Violence C / Rafael Echagüe, 3 Tel: 96 579 0500 96 579 4142 Fax: 96 579 4013 Open 9 am to 2 pm Monday-Friday ssocial@ajxabia.org regidoria.igualdad @ajxabia.org

Conservatory of Music and Dance C/. Rafael Echagüe, 5 (Town) Youth Hotline Tel: 900 100 033 Open: 9am to 2pm, 9 96 386 9296 Monday to Friday Tel: 96 646 2550 Youth Sexual Abuse Hotline (INFOABU) Municipal Public Library Tel: 900 222 245 Calle Mayor, 9 (Town) 2 Tel: 96 579 3938 Citizen Participation Fax: 96 579 0343 8 Plaza Baix, 6 biblioteca@ajxabia.org Tel. 96 646 1682 alocal21@ajxabia.org Port Reading Room Av. Jaime I, 14 Palacio Municipal de Deportes Tel: 96 646 2652 CESPA Av. de Furs, 8 (Port) sala.lectura@ajxabia.org Collection of Solid Waste, Tel. 96 579 2000 Cleaning public area and Fax 96 579 2800 Soler Blasco Museum collection of large 12 Plaça dels Tourist Info Centre unwanted items Germans Segarra, 1 Plaza Iglesia, 4 1 C/ Lepanto, 2 (Port) Tel 96 579 1098 Tel: 96 579 4356 Tel: 900 102 149 museu@museuxabia Fax: 96 579 6317 info@xabianeta.com .e.telefònica.net xabiacentre@touristinfo.net www.xabianeta.com

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Culture, Events, Education Plaza Baix, 6 (Town) Tel: 96 579 0500 96 579 4344 Fax: 96 646 0603 Open: 8am to 3pm Monday through Saturday and 4pm to 10pm Monday through Thursday, and 5 pm to 9.30 pm Friday and Saturday cultura@ajxabia.org festes@ajxabia.org educacio@ajxabia.org

Municipal Consumer Information Office (OMIC) C/ Roques, 5 (Town) 6 Tel: 96 579 0500 96 579 4266 Fax: 96 579 0942

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Emergency services rushed to the scene, located in the heart of the Old Town, but after more than an hour trying all resuscitation techniques, could do nothing to save his life.

Jávea awoke, earlier this year, to the sad news of the tragic death of police officer Juan Villena, who had served 24 years in the Jávea local police.

According to municipal sources, Villena suffered a heart attack while at home on a Sunday afternoon.

Summer 2012

Welcome to Paradise

Very well thought of Villena was a police officer, much loved by residents and businesses alike, who carefully balanced the needs of drivers (and often tourists) with those of local shopkeepers and Council Bye-Laws, in the streets surrounding the Indoor Market.

Shopkeepers said "one last goodbye" to the man who always seemed more interested "in helping people to get the tickets" from blue zone machines in the area, rather than on issuing fines.

Would you call this “Hospitality Furniture”?

Jávea Townhall banned tables and chairs in kerbside parking areas, but relented after talks with drivers and local businesses.

Wooden posts obstructing parking on the Eastern side of Avenida Lepanto were removed.

After an agreement was reached for a ‘gradual’ instead of ‘total’ ban, in respect of ‘hospitality furniture’, the wooden posts and connecting chain were back, and obstruct

EXPLANATION

parking, even when the shop is closed, screwed into the asphalt. The bikes are not for sale, the shop told us, but are waiting for repair or for collection after having been repaired.

Information in this publication has been gathered by Clive Read, who chose, with Ann - his wife - and their son Peter, to come and live in Jávea in November 1985.

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Any views expressed are based on the personal experience of Clive Read and are NOT those of Jávea Evangelical Church, Jávea Christian Centre or its congregation.

In compiling this edition of a Directory that Welcomes people to Jávea, and answers some of the obvious questions, Clive has relied upon his own experiences, and acknowledges the additions and suggestions already received. If he has missed something, please send details so that corrections and additions can be made in the next edition.

Corrections and additions will be incorporated if details are sent to KickStart, Arquitecto Urteaga, 8 - 03730 JAVEA eMail: clive@cliveread.com Tel: 96 646 2848

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