2 May - 8 May 2023

School to be built on Zenia Boulevard car park

centres in the province. however, the councillor for education, María García, has hailed the decision as a satisfactory outcome despite the backlash.

the move comes amid growing concerns about the schooling in the region, with many young students having to make do with corridor and storeroom spaces as temporary work areas. the department of education has identified the need for a new school to alleviate the pressure and has agreed to invest €9 million to create ‘School no 20’. according to reports, the school will initially have a capacity for 450 students and will be housed in prefabricated classrooms on the shopping centre car park. assembly work is set to begin before summer, with the school expected to be

operational by September when the new school year begins.

the decision to locate the school at Zenia Boulevard has prompted criticism from local associations, which claim that other available sites have been ignored. they fear that the move could have significant economic repercussions for the shopping centre, which is one of the most successful retail operations in the province.

despite these concerns, the Ministry and the Municipal Council have agreed that Zenia Boulevard car park is the most suitable location for the new school. the move is expected to help decongest and take the strain off the two current schools serving the coast - CeiP Los dolses and Playas de orihuela - and improve the educational service provided and in the region.

Extra capacity

the need for additional school places in orihuela Costa has grown in recent years due to the conflict in Ukraine, which has led to an increase in the Ukrainian and Russian population across the Vega Baja. as a result, many students have had to register outside the regular enrolment period, putting pressure on existing schools.

While the decision to construct a new school is widely welcomed, many local associations have expressed frustration that the economic future of the Zenia Boulevard shopping centre has not been taken into account. despite these concerns, the Ministry and the Municipal Council are pressing ahead with plans to erect the school buildings on the car park.

For now, the focus is on completing the construction of the prefabricated classrooms in time for the September term. additional teaching staff will be taken on in public schools across the Community, with a number of these earmarked for the new school. as the school grows, it is expected to provide much-needed relief on the local system.

Pilar hugger-mugger arrested

Civil Guard officers, who formed part of the Jewel 23 operation, have arrested a woman suspected of several crimes of robbery with violence. her attacks were carried out on elderly people through a method known colloquially as “hugger-mugger” in the town of Pilar de la horadada. the detainee, a 39-year-old woman, has been ordered into provisional prison by the Court of First instance and instruction no. 2 of orihuela.

officers noticed an increase in this specific type of robbery in the town and began a specific operation in order to catch the culprit.

the “hugger-mugger” is usually a woman who targets elderly men. these are carefully selected, and the woman will approach and strike up a conversation, ask a question or even pretend she knows the victim. the

woman will then move forward to give a thank you hug to the victim, at which point she skilfully and quickly removes jewellery, watches, wallets or other items they have in their sights. in the event that the act is thwarted or the victim realises what’s happening, the robber will not hesitate to use violence to seize the loot.

in March the police identified the perpetrator of the crimes - a Romanian woman, aged 39 years old. officers focused their inquiries on the identified woman and managed to locate her as she was preparing to approach an elderly man. Luckily the police thwarted the imminent crime and arrested the suspect.

the detainee, who has numerous criminal records for the same crime, was placed at the disposal of orihuela Court of First instance and instruction

no. 2, who ordered her provisional detention.

to avoid this type of crime, the Civil Guard advises people to:

– avoid flaunting jewellery or other valuables.

– Be cautious when withdrawing cash from banks or atMs.

– do not accept any proposal offered to you on the street, no matter how advantageous it may seem.

– if a stranger triesto isolate you from the place where they approach you, request the help of people around you.

– at the slightest doubt of being the victim of a scam or a criminal act, call the emergency telephone number 062 immediately. this is available, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Work resumes on Cala Mosca

the urbanisation works for alameda del Mar, known as Cala Mosca in orihuela Costa have been resumed, following the approval of the development project by the orihuela City Council. it has been fifteen years since work was halted and after having complied with all the environmental requirements requested by the competent authorities, the development company has restarted the building work for the construction of more than 2,000 homes.

the urbanisation project has been modified to meet all the demands for environmental protection the promoter said in a statement. it read: “the developer of the partial plan of the alameda del Mar de orihuela sector has included improvements and interventions that scrupulously comply with the provisions of the environmental impact Statement.”

the developer has ceded 60,000 square meters on the orihuela coastline to the administration and intendeds

to expand the flora micro-reserve in the area to protect the jarilla cabeza de gato plant. in addition, the accesses to beaches and coves from this reserve will be remodelled, which will have a perimeter fence to prevent access by vehicles, people or animals.its maintenance cost is fully assumed by the developer.

the urbanisation also includes an environmental surveillance monitoring plan that covers the period prior to the execution of the works,

their development and subsequent compliance with environmental conservation measures, as well as restoration of habitats and landscapes.

in addition to having the approval of the orihuela City Council, the reform of the urbanisation project of the alameda del Mar sector has the approval of the Generalitat Valenciana and the favourable resolution of the General directorate of Quality and environmental education, complementary to the impact Statement environmental.

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No hablo ingles

a recent survey conducted by the national institute of Statistics (ine) has revealed that more than two-thirds of young people in the Valencian Community are unable to speak or understand english. the study included respondents aged 20 and below, with 73.2 percent claiming to have no knowledge of the language, making it the second-worst regional figure in Spain, surpassed only by Galicia in the north, which recorded 73.7 percent.

the survey also found that, as the age groups get older, the number of people with no knowledge of english increases. the response rate for those aged between 40 and 59 years was 81.5 percent. additionally, 68 percent of millennials between the ages of 20 and 39 admitted to not understanding the language, with 70pervent saying they do not read or speak anything in english.

even in popular tourist areas like alicante province, the percentages were similar, with 248,383 people aged 20 and under having no comprehension of english in alicante province, 340,459 in Valencia province, and 83,783 in Castellon province. according to several schools and teachers, the lack of english language proficiency is due to a shortage of teachers trained to

teach the language, as well as an excessive focus on grammar and vocabulary, rather than oral situations. interpreter

Maria domene suggested that a move away from traditional teaching methods towards the use of new technology could help improve english language retention rates.

She said, “We are in a country where everything is translated, and young people don’t watch t V and films in the original language simply for the ease of hearing it in Spanish.” She added, “We should move away from grammar and vocabulary and use new technology to make progress.”

one young person, Pilar Ruiz, also supported this

Drought-hit Spain calls for EU aid for farmers

Spain has asked the european Union for emergency funds to help the country’s farmers grapple with a severe drought which is threatening crops.

agriculture Minister Luis Planas said he wrote to the european Commissioner for agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski, to request the aid for Spanish farmers.

agriculture crisis reserve, which is equipped with 450 million euros.

appears to be no relief in sight.

view, suggesting that classes should be more interactive and that there should be more conversational workshops and opportunities to work in pairs.

Ruiz said: “Classes were boring and theory-based with little practice and no motivation to learn english in a fun way, meaning that we lost interest in learning the language, even though nowadays we need english for everything.”

the Valencian Community is an area where english language teaching is prominent in state schools. however, the survey’s results suggest that changes need to be made to teaching methods if english language proficiency is to improve in the region.

“i expect a prompt reaction from the european Commission, although i know that decisions take time, but it is perfectly justified by the exceptional situation,” he told a news conference.

the minister didn´t say how much money Madrid had requested from the bloc’s

a prolonged drought has left Spain’s water reservoirs at just 50 percent of their capacity. the lack of rain has been especially severe in the northeastern region of Catalonia where water reservoirs are at just one-quarter of their capacity.

Spain’s main farmers’ union, CoaG, estimates that 60 percent of the country’s farmland is “asphyxiated” by the lack of precipitation. Some farmers have decided not to sow seeds at all for some crops this year due to the lack of precipitation.and there

Spain, which in 2022 experienced the hottest year since records began, is bracing for an early heat wave later this week that will cause temperatures to soar to levels normally seen in summer. State weather office aeMet forecasts the mercury could hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the southern Guadalquivir Valley. Spain is the world’s biggest exporter of olive oil, and key source of fruits and vegetables in europe.nearly 75 percent of Spain is susceptible to desertification due to climate change, according to the United nations.

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ITV tests to change in May

it has been announced that extra testing criteria will be included in compulsory it V vehicle inspections from 20th May this year, although not everyone’s cars will be affected.

Private and commercial vehicles are required to undergo a ‘technical inspection’, or it V, in Spain – for cars, this becomes mandatory once they are four years old, and takes place every two years. this is also necessary for those newer than four years old which have been used as hire vehicles or courtesy cars.once the car is 10 years old, it V tests are needed annually.

driving with an out-ofdate it V, or after the vehicle has failed and not yet been retested, is against the law – as is failing to display a valid it V sticker on the windscreen.

the it V procedures handbook is regularly updated, often with new elements to be tested added in – and the latest version comes into effect next month. two new criteria are present in the new version 7.7.0., but will not affect all vehicles, and do not require any extra action or cost to the owner. the first of these is the requirement for it V testing centres to check the eCall system is working properly. this system was made compulsory for all cars newly registered

from 2018 onwards, and is thought to have significantly cut the number of road deaths, since it is designed to send an automatic emergency service alert in the event of a crash.

owners whose cars have an eCall system are expected to have these checked periodically in any case, so its inclusion in it V tests now means not having to worry about arranging to do so unless they want to have it examined more than once every two years. Cars registered in 2017 or earlier do not have an eCall system as standard, so the new rules will not affect them. the second change relates to the on-Board Fuel Consumption Meter (oBFCM) but is not a ‘test’ as such. instead, it V stations will be

required to collate anonymous data on how much fuel cars use, and covers petrol or diesel vehicles as well as electric, hybrid and hydrogen. these data are found in the on-board diagnostics system serial port. they do not affect the outcome of the it V test, so no car can fail as a result of the reading, and once the information has been logged with the relevant State authority, the data are destroyed. only cars registered from 1st January, 2021 onwards are checked.

Varying from region to region, an it V typically costs around €40 to €55, and a retest fee for a failure is half of this –meaning it is good value for money for the reassurance it offers.

Torrevieja Pride planned for Saturday 3rd June

LGBtQ

FB group in assoication with torrevieja alternative events are the proud hosts of torrevieja Pride on Saturday 3 June at the Los angeles Bar in torrevieja.

the day starts at 1300 hours and goes on until midnight. Join us, however, you identify for a FRee fun filled, family friendly day of vendors, live acts, dJs and drag

Queens, then stay with us as the night draws in and enjoy our beloved Stevie Spit hosting some of the Costas finest acts. We want to thank everyone of them for performing for us in their own time and to say a massive thank you to our sponsors who have made the day possible with their generous financial support. to give something

back to the community, the day will be a charitable one in aid of Samaritans in Spain and the elche Childrens Care home. Please visit our website www. lgbtqcostacalidablanca.com where you will find a full list of our entertainment with times and links for all our sponsors. Food and drinks will be available at the venue.

Police crackdown on fake watches

the Policia nacional has busted a huge distribution network of counterfeit watches that imitated high-end brands. the network, which involved thousands of bogus timepieces, was being run by a man and a woman out of a house in Guardamar del Segura.

the fake watches were dispatched throughout the alicante province to street sellers in popular tourist areas like altea, Calpe, and Benidorm. dealers could either come to the house and pay for what they wanted, or the distributors would personally deliver stock

to them.

acting on a tip-off, the police visited the address and found 79 high-end counterfeit watches in one of the cars parked outside the property. an entry and search warrant was also executed, leading to the discovery of 4,000 fake watches in the home.

the couple’s control of the counterfeit watch market was so dominant that they offered a wide range of brands at prices that were better than rival fraudsters.

the detainees, who were Moroccan nationals, were

released after giving a police statement before their court appearance. they were indirectly linked to a larger police operation which resulted in nine arrests in the area. Counterfeit products with a market value of around €10 million were seized in the operation.

the Policia nacional’s crackdown on this counterfeit watch distribution network has dealt a severe blow to the fraudulent activity in the region. the public is being warned to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to counterfeit goods.

Vaping more popular than smoking

teenagers in the Valencian Community are turning to electronic cigarettes, or vaping, more than traditional tobacco, according to a study conducted by the aeCC cancer charity in the region.

the study found that 46.3 percent of Valencian students between the ages of 14 and 18 had tried vaping, while 41.7 percent had tried tobacco in 2022. this marks a 5percentincrease in the use of electronic cigarettes over tobacco. the study also showed that teenage vaping had grown by over a quarter since 2014.

the aeCC expressed concern over the popularity of vaping among young people, as there is no perception of risk associated with its consumption.

Valencia aeCC President tomas

trenor warned that electronic cigarettes contain toxic and carcinogenic elements that can cause lung diseases and various types of cancer. he added that vapes and e-cigarettes are not a substitute for tobacco nor a method to quit smoking, as 87.8 percent of high school students who smoke daily also consume electronic cigarettes.

natalia Ruiz, coordinator of the health Promotion Unit of Contra el Cancer Valencia, expressed concerns that the

tobacco industry is trying to lure in new smokers through vaping. in response to these findings, the aeCC Valencia launched a campaign called ‘For 7 Reasons take off the Blindfold’, which aims to warn people about the toxicity and harmful consequences of electronic cigarettes, vapers, and hookahs.

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APROP: Protectora D’Animales De Pego

aPRoP is a small, non-profit association sitting located in the orange groves in the outskirts of Pego. We have shelter facilities that can house approximately 30 dogs and 30 cats and also support a small colony of free-ranging cats on site.

our goal is to ensure that no cats or dogs suffer from being abandoned, lost or mistreated in Pego and the immediate surrounding area. Welook after and, when necessary, rehabilitate any animal that comes to us. Sadly, approximately 30% of dogs that arrive have been mistreated or abused, and not only hunting dogs, although we do see many of those. our ultimate goal is to either return the animals to their original homes if they have just been lost, or find them loving homes for the duration of their lifetime.

Last year 149 dogs and 130 cats arrived at aPRoP; 94 cats and kittens and 69 dogs and puppies were successfully adopted, and 27 dogs were reunited with their owners. our Catch - Sterilize -Return program (CSR) one year old this May, was able to catch and sterilize over 58 females preventing the birth of over 800 kittens that would have been roaming the streets wild.

We are resourced entirely by a multinational team of volunteers who give up their free time and energy to work at the shelter looking after the animals

and supporting the association. there are many ways in which volunteers can help, such as: cleaning and feeding or exercising andsocializing cats and dogs, fostering animals in their own homes, helping with adoptions, marketing, helping with social media or our website,taking photos and videos of animals, doing building and maintenance work, fundraising and running events, orhelping with the local trap, neuter and return scheme for feral cats in Pego.

our volunteers are our most important asset and we are always looking for morepeople to help us on a long-term or temporary basis. Yes, sometimes the volunteer work can be tiring, and occasionally emotional, but we also want volunteers to have some fun and enjoy their time with us and the animals. in the process you also get to meet some great new people who love animals. But the biggest reward is knowing that you have helped an animal in need. Seeing a cat or dog arrive in a bad physical or emotional state and then seeing that animal go to a wonderful new home and happy life is priceless.

If you are interested in knowing more about APROP or volunteering with us, take a look at our website: https://aprop-pego.org/ or give us a call on Tel: (+34) 611 08 50 24.

Have you lost contact with £9,500?

With the number of lost pots on the rise, now is the time to pay your forgotten pension pot some attention.

My personal financial admin is often a Sunday task that is almost always deferred for other mundane tasks, such as laundry or bathroom cleaning, and i work in finance.

this financial procrastination, or unawareness, is evidenced by the new lost pots figures published by Pensions Policy institute.

the value of lost pension pots now stands at £26.6bn. What’s even worse is the increase in the number of lost pots, which is nearly 75% higher than in 2018.

• Who are losing their pots? Primarily those under 55, which accounts for 65% of the total number of pots lost, but over half a million are still lost in the crucial pre-retirement period of 55-65.

• Why are pots being lost? Contact is typically lost because people move home and do not tell their provider they’ve moved. People have moved jobs and home more frequently since 2018, which has predominantly led to this increase. Recent research found that only 4% of people instinctively think to contact their pension provider about a change in address; in comparison 66% tell their bank.

• How much are they losing contact with? You would assume that a lost pot would be a smaller one, because surely any materially-

sized pot would have been, if not cherished, at least tracked by their owner. But these pots are not insubstantial. the average size pot which is lost amongst the 55–75-year-old range, is £16,004. the average across all ages, is £9,474.

if you worked in the UK and now reside here in Spain, there is every possibility that your money is waiting for you to make a claim.

i urge you to think about your past jobs and contact us to see if your retirement could be made that much more comfortable.

Call us on 965 704 338 to arrange a free noobligation chat, or send me an email – Contact@ seagatewealth.es

Awards given in the first Torrevieja Emprende Programme

the Science Park of the University Miguel hernández (PCUMh) of elche and the City Council of torrevieja has presented the awards of the first edition of the torrevieja emprende program. as proposals with greater potential and / or innovative character of torrevieja or region, the initiatives Strato Seismic and Casatour. tech received an economic endowment of 2,000 euros and 1,250 euros, respectively. For its part, Somos atulaa Comunidad Creativa received a prize of 1,250 euros, for being considered the proposal with the greatest impact on one of the sectors of strategic interest to the municipality.

the event, held at the Real Club náutico torrevieja (RCnt), was attended by the Councillor for education, innovation and Modernization of the City of torrevieja, Ricardo Recuero, and the Coordinator of education of the same council, Juan José Fernández nova.

Strato Seismic is an environmental consultancy set up by antonio Vicente, which specialises in natural risk prevention and emergency management; Casatour.tech is a complete virtual reality property visualisation system created by Jose Mba and José María Cuesta. Finally, Somos

atulaa Comunidad Creativa is an initiative promoted by Verónica aguilar that aims to create entertainment spaces to share and practice the crochet technique in representative places of the local hospitality industry.

the first call of torrevieja emprende had a total of 23 entrepreneurs with 17 business initiatives. in the end, six proposals were presented to the jury. Both the winners and the finalists have received an extraordinary award consisting of one year free of charge as members of JoVeMPa Vega Baja.

torrevieja emprende arises

as part of the collaboration established between the UMh and the torrevieja City Council for the implementation of a university headquarters in this town.

through an agreement, both entities agreed to develop different joint actions, including an entrepreneurship programme. thus, torrevieja emprende is part of emprende UMh, an initiative of the Miguel hernández University, managed by its Science Park, which seeks to help municipalities and public institutions in the province in their commitment to entrepreneurship and business growth.

GBP

it has been a fairly quiet week for UK data. however, the latest data from the onS confirmed that the UK government borrowed less than had been expected during the 2022-23 fiscal year. the £132.2bn total was around £13.2bn less than had been forecast, largely due to lower than predicted public borrowing over the period. this saving could potentially be passed on in the shape of previously unexpected tax cuts during the autumn budget statement. that would benefit many, given that a separate and rather downbeat report showed signs of increasing stresses among UK consumers. according to the report, around 40% of all 35-44 year olds are now resorting to borrowing to make ends meet on a monthly basis. that number is painfully high. Clearly the big impact to their cost of living and ongoing double-digit inflation are the drivers here. it is worth noting, that most are also in full time employment. the report will give both the Boe and government some serious food for thought.

the pound has also been fairly rangebound throughout the week, with GBP/USd attempting to gain a foothold over 1.2500 during Wednesday but was then dragged down by deteriorating market sentiment. Cable* then spent the rest of the week in the mid 1.24’s for the most part. GBP/ eUR edged back under 1.1300, highlighting the euro’s slight dominance over the pound. Looking ahead, it is a fairly quiet week for UK data, with the Boe set to announce their latest policy decision during the following week. taking that into consideration, the pound is likely to be driven by broader market moves, assuming no unexpected hiccups occur elsewhere.

*Cable is the market term for GBP/USd.

GBP / EUR UPDATE

EURO

the eCB are expected to increase euro area rates by another 25bps, at the conclusion of their latest policy meeting next week. although headline inflation has moderated throughout the region, albeit at different speeds, persistently high core inflation remains a big concern for the eCB. on that note, the eCB’s Wunsch explicitly highlighted this week that the eCB are waiting for core inflation to go down before they can arrive at the point where they can pause rate hikes. he said similar hawkish comments this time last week. Just in time, the latest inflation data is released next tuesday, and expectations currently predict a softer headline, combined with that higher core. Markets currently expect the eCB to follow next week’s meeting with another 25bps hike during the following month. Given that the Fed will likely have paused hiking US rates by then (see USd), those diverting rate dynamics have been one of the big drivers in assisting eUR/USd’s drive to a new 2023 high above 1.1050, which it tagged earlier in the week. however, we have argued that once the Fed stop hiking, other major central banks are likely to follow suit soon after. think of it a bit like when Forrest Gump stopped running. the path forward from there may be more uncertain, and life is like a box of chocolates. it has been fairly quiet on the data front for the euro area this week.the latest German iFo survey was a mixed bag,delivering opposing signals after expectations rose for april from 91 to 92.2. however, a weaker Current assessment and overall Business Climate took some of the shine off the latest survey. the rise in expectations may have been partly aided by a rebound among German activity since the beginning of the year

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Celebrate King Charles III Coronatio in style

the Royal naval association torrevieja Branch are hosting a special event with a Cava Reception & high tea, followed by a toast to our new King and a unique raffle on the 7th May 2023, so why not join them.

For many, this is a once in a lifetime event, which is why many of the RnatB Shipmates want to salute the occasion and celebrate it in a style to remember, with the Cava Reception and delicious high tea.

during the Cava Reception there will be a rendition of the specially choreographed King’s Coronation dance.

each high tea Stand will be between two people and the round tables limited to eight people to ensure everyone can enjoy the event with majesty.

the RnatB shipmates and their guests will have exclusive use of the venue to ensure the event has the panache and grandeur it deserves and in true Royal naval style, it will be decked out with flags and regalia and with a Red, White & Blue theme.

the background music will be the official Coronation playlist produced by the department of Culture, Media and Sport, which starts with ‘Come together’ by the Beatles

and ends with ‘King’ by Years and Years.

the Loyal toast to our new King will be with the traditional passing of the port.

the traditional Raffle has some very special Coronation prizes to be won and your Raffle ticket is included at no extra cost.

the main details of this ticket only event are; date: 7th May 2023, time: 4pm

Cava Reception for 5pm high tea, Location: Lakeview, Calle toledo 16, Ciudad Quesada, 03170, Cost: 25 euros pp, dress Code: Smart Casual, befitting the occasion, Booking Closing date: 3rd May 2023, Payment: names in advance, payment can be made at May 3rd Branch Meeting between 4pm and 5pm at Lakeview Bar & Restaurant.

For more information and for anyone with special dietary requirements, allergies, vegetarian or vegan who must inform us when booking; then contact:

RnatB Social Secretary – Sally Miller SocSecRnatB@Mail.com

the Royal naval association (Rna) has a ‘Free Membership’ and is a UK Registered Charity 266982.

although primarily founded for serving and retired Royal

naval personnel with the moto ‘once navy always navy’, it also welcomes all serving or retired military Veterans and civilians alike.

the local overseas branch in torrevieja area (RnatB) has a diverse mix of members, who are a friendly and engaging group of people who embrace their ethos of Comradeship, Loyalty, Patriotism & Unity while enjoying a verity of social events.

Why not join us?

Contact: Chairman, tony Jenkins at Chairman.RnatB@ mail.com or on Mob: +34 693866709, What’s app +44 7576117222.

Vice Chairman, dusty Miller at ViceChairRnatB@mail.com or on Mob/What’s app: +34 711006670. treasurer, Carl Louden at carllouden@msn.com or on Mob/What’s app: +34 678518202.

Secretary, Steve hemingfield at SecretaryRnatB@Gmail.com or on Mob/What’s app: +34 711011373.

or just come along and meet us on the first Wednesday of each month at 1700 at Lakeview Bar & Restaurant, Calle toledo 16, Ciudad Quesada, 03170, alicante.

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Terra Natura Benidorm and Colorbaby commemorate Children’s Day

terra natura Benidorm nature and animal park and Colorbaby have joined the initiative promoted by the Spanish toy association to commemorate Children’s day. through play, children learn to interact with the world around them, develop their creativity, their ability to solve problems and establish social relationships.

through this collaboration, the park aims to recall the importance of play in the emotional development of children and to promote its practice among the children who visit the park. as part of the collaboration established between both entities, 20 double tickets will be raffled for an adult and a child between four and 12 years old to visit terra natura Benidorm and 20 packs of Colorbaby toys, consisting of a WoWmazing set to make giant bubbles, an original Frisbee and a bag to carry them during the visit to the park.

terra natura Benidorm seeks to promote play as an essential tool to foster awareness and respect for animals and nature. For this reason, this space has been configured as a safe environment, in which the aim is to promote entertainment for children so that they can explore their environment and learn about biodiversity. to participate in the raffle you can consult terra natura Benidorm’s social networks.

The Benejúzar Local Government Board approves 244,000 euros worth of work in the municipality

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the agreements include actions for the rehabilitation of enclosures of the church of ntra. Sra. del Rosario and replacement of the drinking water network in areas of the town.

Benejúzar.

the Local Government Board of the town hall of Benejúzar has approved, in the last session on thursday 20 april, various actions to be developed soon in the municipality, valued at about 244,005.95 euros.

the first of the matters to be dealt with was the awarding of the minor contract for the

refurbishment of the enclosures of the parish church of nuestra Señora del Rosario. the work will focus on repairing and adapting the building’s walls, with the aim of preventing possible damage caused by rainwater seepage, as well as improving the building’s thermal insulation. the contract was awarded for 37,770.15 euros.

the session also approved the start of the contracting dossier and the contract specifications, by means of an open and simplified procedure, for the works to replace the drinking water network in two areas of the municipality: the second and

third phases of the eighth zone and Las Canteras avenue. the amount of 133,871.75 euros has been earmarked for this work.

Likewise, this Governing Board has also included the awarding of three contracts related to the upcoming festivities of Moors and Christians and the Virgen del Rosario, which will be held in the municipality from 13 May to 11 June. in this way, 45,296.35 euros have been allocated to the contracting of street lighting and decoration, as well as two musical performances, valued at 20,412.70 and 6,655 euros, respectively.

if you have a question or problem with any household technology needing my help or want to join the technology help Group please email Brian at cbtechnology.help@gmail. com.

as a group member, you would have access to the group website which contains previous session notes, and handouts and access to previous Costa Blanca People published articles. Scan the QR for a reminder of what the Costa Blanca technology help Group offers.

“I open Google Chrome on my laptop, I want to see specific pages. How do I do that?“ open Google Chrome. Log in to your Google account. Search for the first website you want to see when you open Google Chrome. Maybe open with Google.co.uk for Google searches. then click on the + symbol to the right of the first “ tab”. Search for the second item you want to see when opening Google. Continue

until you have selected all the pages you want to see when you open Google Chrome. now select the 3 vertical dots on the far right of the top line. Select “Settings”. then select “on start-up”. Click the circle next to “open a specific page or set of pages”. Select “Use current pages”.

to check that you have set the pages you want when you open Google Chrome. now close Google Chrome and open it again. Check to see that the pages you require have opened. if not repeat the operation. You can do the same things (open specific pages) when using Microsoft edge as a web browser.

Search for the first page you want to see when opening edge. then click on the + symbol to the right of the first “ tab”. Search for the second item you want to see when opening edge. Continue until you have selected all the pages you want to see when you open Microsoft. next, click on the 3 horizontal dots on the far right of the top line. Scroll down to Settings. Select “Start. home, and new tabs”

Under “When edge Starts”

click on “open these pages”. the pages you have selected previously will be displayed. if correct click on “Use all open tabs”. now close edge and open it again. Check to see that the pages you require have opened.

“I need Word on my computer. Is there a way I can get this free?”

Yes, there is. Microsoft office online can serve as a free MS office alternative, as it lets you edit and share files created in a word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation program, as well as access outlook and onenote. everything done through the online version of MS officeis performed through a web browser and saved online, so you can access the files from anywhere. advantages

• No software downloads.

• Opens every file type that MS office desktop apps support.

• Share and collaborate.

• Free templates.

• Saves your work automatically.

• Familiar interface similar to desktop versions

Brian Hoile Technology Help Group

This Week´s Movie Picks

Tangled

Saturday 6th May

– BBC1, 4.15pm

after receiving the healing powers from a magical flower, the baby Princess Rapunzel is kidnapped from the palace in the middle of the night by Mother Gothel. Mother Gothel knows that the flower’s magical powers are now growing within the golden hair of Rapunzel, and to stay young, she must lock Rapunzel in her hidden tower. Rapunzel is now a teenager and her hair has grown to a length of 70-feet. the beautiful Rapunzel has been in the tower her entire life, and she is curious of the outside world. one day, the bandit Flynn Ryder scales the tower and is taken captive by Rapunzel. Rapunzel strikes a deal with the charming thief to act as her guide to travel to the place where the floating lights come from that she has seen every year on her birthday. Rapunzel is about to have the most exciting and magnificent journey of her life.

The Meg

Sunday 7th May – Channel 5, 7.00pm

Five years ago, expert sea diver and naval Captain Jonas taylor encountered an unknown danger in the unexplored recesses of the Mariana trench that forced him to abort his mission and abandon half his crew. though the tragic incident earned him a dismissal from service, what ultimately cost him his career, his marriage and any semblance of honor was his unsupported and incredulous claims of what caused it - an attack on his vessel by a mammoth, 70foot sea creature, believed to be extinct for more than a million years. But when a submersible lies sunk and disabled at the bottom of the ocean - carrying his exwife among the team onboard - he is the one who gets the call. Whether a shot at redemption or a suicide mission, Jonas must confront his fears and risk his own life and the lives of everyone trapped below on a single question: Could the Carcharodon Megalodon - the largest marine predator that ever existed - still be alive - and on the hunt?

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Printing Indy´s Design and Print Tel: 647 472 825

Carers

Tel:

Teddy Bear Builders

Tel: 680 851 376 616 214 713

RegisterYourCar.com Tel: 966 75 20 52 Email: RegYourCar@email.com www.register-your-car.com Car Registrations

PHB Supplies Tel: 865757135

Email: phbsupplies@gmail.com www.phbsupplies.com

Physio Fisio Clinic Salinas

Tel: 966 720 138 639 377 982

Email: info@fisioclinicsalinas.com www.fisioclinicsalinas.com

Home Improvements

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Euroguard Tel: 965 999 396 www.euroguard-spain.com

The Gate & Garage Door Company Tel: 608 208 170

Email: info@auto-m8.es www.auto-m8.es

Email: Indysdp@gmail.com Indy’s Design & Print Indys_designprint

Removals & Storage

Irwin International Removals Services SL 609 903 529

Email: info@irwinremovals.es www.irwinremovals.es

La Romana Self Storage 633 125 889 or 965 075 122 colin@laromanaselfstorage.com www.laromanaselfstorage.com

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transconeshipping@hotmail.com www.transconeshipping.com Eazy Lawns Tel: 636 102 509

Move it – Vantastic Tel: 693 251 562

Email: davendonc@aol.com

All UK TV Tel: 652 247 489

Email: alluktvinspain@gmail.com

Go Satellite Tel: 965725670

Email: info@freetvspain.com www.freetvspain.com

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Email: info@swift-removals.net www.swift-removals.net

Worldwide Horizons Travel Tel: 966 761 492 689 140 360

Email: travel@whtravel.es www.whtravel.es

Sunbay Insurance Tel: 965063483 693719221

Email: info@sunbay-insurance.com www.sunbay-insurance.com

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Casas Connect Real Estate Tel: + 34 722419266

Email: sales@casas-connect.es www.casas-connect.es

My New Home in Spain Tel: 711 007 147 hello@mynewhomeinspain.com www.mynewhomeinspain.com

Concept Nail Spa Tel: 965072570 678210063

Indiana´s Hair & Lash Boutique Tel: 681 250 190

Indiana’s hair & lash boutique

Indianashairandlashboutique

Kitchen Fitters Kitchen Plus Tel: 965712754 677230071

The Kitchen Shop Tel: 965077555 661861416

Email: thekitchenshopspain@gmail.com www.thekitchenshop.es

Email: kplus3180@gmail.com ww.kitchensplus.eu

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Motors Venture Fleet SL Tel: 965077330 671549920

Mobile Mechanic Tel: 665329974

Email: kevinshuter74@gmail.com

Email: info@venturefleet.com www.venturefleet.com

How long is it taking properties to sell in Spain

Research from Idealista, Spain’s largest property portal, showed that in December 2022, 20% of properties listed sold within a week, 35% in a month, 56% in three months and 85% in a year. Sean Woolley from Cloud Nine Spain explains why some properties do sell quickly and what causes others to hang around or not sell at all.

“On the Costa del Sol, I’d say the average time for a well-priced property to sell is between three and six months. That’s from when the property goes on the market, to getting an offer and taking a deposit. However, as you can see from the Idealista report, there’s a large variation on how long things take to sell. As a vendor there are some things you can do to speed things up, but there are also things that are out of your control.

How quickly something sells really comes down to supply and demand. If we get a listing in a popular development, or area, where there aren’t many listings competing with yours, then you know it will go quickly. We’ve recently had a few that have sold in less than a week, because we have a lot of interest in the areas they were in, the property ticked all the boxes and was priced fairly.

You need to time it right if possible, so there aren’t lots of competitor properties on the market at the same time, as you lose control of the price as the buyer can bargain and play one vendor off against the other.

Properties that aren’t selling so quickly are often not in a desirable area, so have fewer ideal buyers. It can also be that they are priced too high compared to similar properties in their

area, or they aren’t standing up to other properties in their area in terms of finish. At this point you either decide to invest to bring it up to standard, or drop your price to acknowledge that the buyer will have to invest more into the property.

How to price your property correctly

When pricing your property, make sure you do your research on other properties in the area and try not to be greedy. Get a number of agents to price the property and don’t always go for the highest valuation. Chose the agent that you trust and seems to understand the market and the area, as they are most likely to price it correctly. You can increase the price a little, to allow a bit of room for negotiations, but make sure you’re not out of step with similar properties in your area, as then you won’t get anyone in the door.

When to do work

Listen to your agents if they are recommending doing work. Many second homeowners don’t want to invest €10,000 toget €50,000 back and speed up the sale process. But as you only have one chance to impress, it really is worth the effort and investment.

You have to see beyond your tastes, to try and make your property appeal to the most potential buyers if you want a chance of a quick sale. For example, we had one vendor with abeautiful villa, but which was painted brown and it was really putting buyers off. We recommended that they paint it a more neutral popular colour to be able to sell, but they refused because they liked the colour, despite the fact that

I believe that this simple investment alone would increased the value of their property by €100K.

Warning signs that something isn’t right

There is a lot of interest from buyers at the moment. So, if you aren’t getting viewings, then there’s either something wrong with the price, or the marketing of your property. Ask your agent how they are ensuring the right buyers are aware of the property, make sure you have good professional photography and that the property looks good online. If all this is good, but you’re not getting viewing requests, we

recommend revisiting the price it is listed at.

If you’re getting viewings but not offers, then there’s something wrong with the property. This may mean you need to do work, give it a lick of paint, or simply stage it better to give the right impression. We recommend decluttering and depersonalizing the space, making sure all the lights are on and blinds are up to maximise light, cleaning and tidying and ensuring the place smells clean and fresh. Heat or cool the space to make it feel comfortable, keep pets out of the way and remove yourself from the viewing, leaving your property in the capable hands of

your agent. This should give you the best chance of getting an offer. Ask your agent what the feedback is from potential buyers if you’re not getting offers in and act on them to improve your chances of closing the sale.”

Sean Woolley is the Founder and Director of leading real estate agency Cloud Nine Spain. For more insights into the Spanish property market, and tips on buying and selling property in Spain, pick up a copy of Sean’s book From the Ground Up – The Insider’s Guide to Buying Spanish Propertyor find the La Piedra podcast on the Cloud Nine Spain YouTube channelon Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud.

Tuesday 2nd May

Studio32 Hello Dolly ticket promotion

Studio32 Musical Theatre Company whose show, ‘Hello Dolly’ will be on at the Cardenal Beluga Theatre, San Fulgencio, from Wednesday 31st of May to Saturday 3rd of June. Any group who book ten or more tickets for the Wednesday or Thursday night performances, will get a 2 euro refund on each ticket on production of their ticket receipt at front of house on the night of the performance. Don’t miss out on this offer. The more tickets they can sell, the more they can give to local charities. Since their inception in 2013 they have contributed over 40,000euros to local charities. Pictured are principal members of the cast who are looking forward to performing this show for you. To book tickets online for our show please visit our website www. studiothirtytwo.org , email tickets@studiothirtytwo.org or call Linda on 679 062 272 For those of you unsure of how to use our system you can call into The Post Box in Dona Pepa, or Quesada Tech where someone will be on hand to assist you with booking tickets. You could also come along to one of our rehearsals at Casa Contenta, Rojales, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7:30pm and 9:30pm where someone will be available to assist you.

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Thursday 4th May

Friday 5th May

Saturday 6th May

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Sunday 7th May

Health problems for women

We understand that women’s health is an essential part of overall well-being. Unfortunately, women may face unique health challenges that require specific attention and care. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common health problems for women and provide useful tips for prevention and treatment.

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a significant health concern for women worldwide. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, with over 280,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the US alone. It is essential to perform regular breast self-exams and receive mammograms as recommended by your healthcare provider. Early detection and treatment can save lives.

Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. Many women may not realise that they are at risk for heart disease, as the symptoms can be subtle and may differ from men. Common risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and

obesity. It is crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and stress management, to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and fragile, leading to an increased risk of fractures. Women are at higher risk for osteoporosis due to hormonal changes that occur after menopause. It is essential to consume a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, engage in weight-bearing exercise, and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption to prevent osteoporosis.

Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety are common mental health concerns that affect women more frequently than men. Women may experience these conditions due to hormonal changes, life events, or genetic factors. It is essential to seek professional help if you are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, including persistent sadness, loss of interest, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. Mindfulness and meditation are just some of the self help you can obtain. Visit our web site

for advice at www.harryinspain. co.uk But please seek medical advice as well.

Reproductive Health

Reproductive health concerns are unique to women and require specific attention and care. Women may experience menstrual irregularities, pelvic pain, or infections that require medical treatment. It is essential to maintain regular examinations and discuss any concerns with your doctor or healthcare provider.

Women face unique health challenges

Unique health challenges, that require specific attention and care. Breast cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, depression and anxiety, and reproductive health concerns are some of the most common health problems for women. However, with regular medical checkups, a healthy lifestyle, and professional help when needed, women can maintain good health and wellbeing.

For further information and videos on health matters, visit my web site www.harryinspain.co.uk Have a great week.

Events planned for the celebration of international Fibromyalgia Day

The Councillor for NGOs and Volunteering of the City of Torrevieja, Concha Sala, along with the president and vice president of the association ASIMEPP Torrevieja, Mayte Miralles and Mamen Veredas, have presented the activities that will take place on the occasion of the commemoration of the International Day of Fibromyalgia, to be held next Thursday, May 12. The activities will begin on Monday, 8th May, and will end on Saturday, 13th May.

On Monday will begin the open day, where everyone who wants to attend the activities with prior reservation of your place, making it through the phone number 966 927 140 or in person at ASIMEPP, located in c / Concordia No. 9, Torrevieja.

It should be noted that on Friday, May 12, there will be a yoga exhibition in the Plaza de la Constitución, prior to the reading of the Manifesto for the International Day of Fibromyalgia. Likewise, on Saturday, 13th May, the Brotherhood lunch will take place, where the Silver Clover will be awarded to the company or individual who has supported the association, as well as the Appreciation Clover, which will be given to those entities that contribute so much, every day, to the association.

On Tuesday, 9 May and Thursday, 11 May, the conferences will take place in the Casino of Torrevieja. The first is entitled “Food and lifestyle to improve inflammation”, which will be given by Mireya Martínez Fernández, specialist

in family and community medicine, and by Mr. Abel Henarejos Almagor, dietician.

This talk will not only focus on people suffering from this disease, but also on those patients who have bone ailments.

On Thursday it will be the turn of Marco Garrido Cumbrera, professor at the University of Seville, who will speak about “The value of the Associations of patients with Rheumatic Diseases”. Since ASIMEPP wanted to thank the director of the headquarters of the University of Alicante in Torrevieja, José Norberto Mazón, his help and collaboration to have this speaker.

MONDAY 8 MAY (Open Day)

- 10:00h Adapted Yoga (Natural Swimming Pools)

- 17:00h Yoga Sueva (ASIMEPP Headquarters)

- 19:00h Taichi (Parque de las Naciones)

TUESDAY 9 MAY (Open Doors Day)

- 09:30h Taichi (Park of the Nations)

- 11:00h Gymnastics (Natural Swimming

Pools) - AMFA and Housewives

associations invited

- 18:45h Hatha Yoga (ASIMEPP Headquarters)

- Casino de Torrevieja: 19:00h

Conference “Food and lifestyle to improve inflammation” by Mireya Martínez Fernández, specialist in family and community medicine, and Abel Henarejos Almagor, dietician-

nutritionist.

WEDNESDAY 10 MAY (Open Day)

- 10:00h Adapted Yoga (Natural pools)

- 17:00h Gentle Yoga (ASIMEPP Headquarters)

- 19:00h Taichi (Park of the Nations)

- 17:30h and 19:00h Gong Workshop, “Tibetan Singing Bowls Sounds”, given by Etel Canalis, Sound Therapist (C. Cultural Virgen del Carmen)

THURSDAY 11 MAY (Open Day)

- 09:30h Taichi (Parque de las Naciones)

- 11:00h Cognitive Workshop (ASIMEPP Headquarters)

- 18:45h Hatha Yoga (ASIMEPP Headquarters)

- Casino of Torrevieja: 19:00h Conference

“The value of the Associations of patients with Rheumatic Diseases” by Marco Garrido Cumbrera, professor at the University of Seville.

FRIDAY 12th MAY (Plaza de la Constitución)

- 10:00h Yoga exhibition

- 12:00h Reading of the manifesto

SATURDAY 14TH MAY

- 11:00h Tai chi exhibition at the Man of the Sea. Closing of Fibromyalgia Week.

- 14:30h Brotherhood Lunch. Presentation of Silver Clover and Clover of Appreciation (Mesón El Huertano Restaurant).

Municipal animal shelter promtotes adoptions with school visits

For the second consecutive year the Municipal Animal Shelter has implemented a campaign to publicise the daily activities and also promote animal adoption, mainly dogs and cats, among schools in the city.

The first of the visiting schools was the CEIP “Amanecer”, which brought 140 pupils who

attended the presentation of some twenty dogs that need to be integrated into a home, to receive the love and care they require as living beings “with feeling”, as the councillor for Animal Protection, Concha Sala, pointed out during the welcome to visitors to the facility.

The volunteers and staff of the shelter were the ones who introduced each of the dogs who were the object of the affection and sympathy of the children who attended the visit along with the teachers. The shelter remains open for schools that wish to join in this enriching and educational activity.

Ex-Royal Navy jam packed event including Ukrainian folk singers

The recent Royal Naval Association Torrevieja Branch (RNATB) meeting was another resounding success with the 59 Shipmates (S/M’s) and 4 guests in attendance when being entertained by four fabulous Torrevieja MusiKhome Ukrainian children singers, Andriy Golovnyuk Volosovych, Fedir Vasenko, Kateryna Panasenko and Yelyzaveta Bilokon, who were conducted by the mother of Andriy Golovnyuk.

The outstanding performances were very emotionally moving and included some traditional Ukrainian folk songs along with some modern songs which received a standing ovation.

The performance was organised by RNATB S/M Polina Uchaieva, who also gave a very heart felt and emotional introduction on behalf of the Torrevieja MusiKhome Head of School, Taras Khomyak, (https://www.facebook.com/ Taras.MusiKhome), as a way of thanking the RNATB S/M’s for all the ongoing support they have provided.

The RNATB S/M’s wish them and their families a happy and successful integration into either their temporary or permanent life in the Torrevieja area, along with a swift and peaceful conclusion to the current conflict in Ukraine.

Following the musical soiree, the S/M’s awarded several certificates as acknowledgement of significant milestones within the S/M’s branch membership system.

The instigation of a new award system includes S/M’s receiving an Award Certificate at a Branch Meeting on the anniversary of their 10th, 15th and 20th year of Branch membership.

As the RNA Torrevieja Branch was first Commissioned on 2nd October 1990, there are a number of S/M’s who are reaching these milestones; some of which are permanently based here as Spanish Residents and other S/M’s who may be considered as ‘wanderers’ and split their time between UK and Spain.

In attendance to receive their awards were S/M Joe Billet and S/M Rose Lyon who were both presented by the RNATB Chairman, S/M Tony Jenkins, with their Silver Award Certificates for 15 years membership of the Torrevieja Branch; which was a very proud time and consequently S/M’s gave both of them an enthusiastic ovation which indicates their ethos and core values of Unity, Loyalty, Patriotism, Comradeship.

The theme of Membership was continued when the S/M’s also gave a resounding round of applause when welcoming

aboard four new Associate Members; Dave Parle, Brenda Maw, Anna Verberge and Rita Poissonnier; who hail from UK, Holland and Brussels; and the RNATB Chairman presented them with their membership pack, which included their Badge, Membership Card and RNA Membership Booklet and is the point where they will now always be referred to as Shipmate’s.

These events were all in addition to the usual informative, exciting and entertaining Branch Meeting agenda on social events, S/M’s welfare & well-being, branch finances and importantly a Toast by all S/M’s, which is supplied by the branch.

Although the Toasts section of the meeting may vary with current special events or occasions, it always includes a Toast to those S/M’s that have a birthday that month.

The other intrinsic and excitedly anticipated finale to the Branch Meeting is the spectacular draw for the Raffle prizes; which is amiably conducted by the Raffle Coordinator, S/M Nicola Louden and enthusiastically supported by the Raffle Assistant, S/M Karen Davin and consistently has over 20 prizes which ensures that the S/M’s always sail away from the meeting in high spirits.

Charity afternoon in aid of Cruz Roja raises 931 euro

Pat Milligan, along with Marie Walker and the team at Alannia camping held a fundraising afternoon on Wednedsay 26 April at Alannia Camping Resort, Catrl. There was a fantastic turnout to the event with every seat filled. A lovely meal of chicken & chips was served to the audience before Jose Bolero came on stage to entertain the crowd. There was lots of dancing, fun and laughter to be had by all with this fabulous entertainer.

Pat and her team would like to thank each and everyone of you who came along and supported the event. Pat would also like to thank those of you that gave donations and such lovely raffle prizes.

The photo shop in Catral donated a mobile phone

The Vapor cafe bar, Catral donated two breakfasts for two

The English Food & Drink shop donated a 20 euro voucher

Katherine Harlow for donating a 20 euro voucher.

Pat would also like to thank all her friends that gave great prizes too.

The Restaurant did a wonderful job getting the food out so quickly and also donating 3 bottles of wine for the raffle.

Arts and Crafts Fair with a lot of swing in Ciudad Quesada

Because of last year’s success, the Rojales once again celebrates Europe Day in the Ciudad Quesada urbanization, with an Arts and Crafts fair organized by artisans association Amata. On Saturday and Sunday the swing group will return and teach everyone who wants to join in the fun to dance. On Friday and Sunday there will be a puppet theater, and for Saturday afternoon/evening, the Town Hall has organized a drumming parade (Butakada), performances by the Municipal School of Dance, a Giant Pizza and the fair ends that day with a nostalgic concert of The Liverpool Band with a tribute to The Beatles.

And, of course, there will be the usual high-quality stalls chosen by Amata, this time with a the participation of three painters, offering a diverse range of styles and techniques. At this fair there will be nothing that is imported or made in a factory, just more than twenty stalls with ceramics and pottery, soaps, wooden toys and stuffed animals, turned

and carved wood, and leather belts and bags, all hand made by the participants. You can watch various artisans and artists at work, or you can make a vase or bowl on the potter’s wheel. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for, the artisans can make it to order.

The fair will be set up around the Plaza Blanca in Ciudad Quesada and the opening hours will be Friday, the 12th of May,

from 6 till 9 pm; On Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 May the fair opens from 11 in the morning until 9 in the afternoon/night (or later), without closing at midday.

Photos of last year’s fair and the complete programme can be found at https://www. puebloartesano.es/rojales. And if you cannot visit this fair, you can find many members of Amata in their virtual craft village https://www.puebloartesano.es

Victoria, 49, a telling off for leaving the salt out at one point.

Filmed by a camera crew in his kitchen, David explains: ‘I clean it so well, I’m not sure it’s actually appreciated so much by my wife, in all honesty.

‘The fact that when everyone’s in bed I then go around, clean the candles, turn the lights on to the right setting, make sure everywhere is tidy.

deaths of a number of her pets.

The glamour model, 44, has faced a slew of tragedies over the past six years, including the deaths of dogs, a horse and even a chameleon in her care.

The Change.org petition was launched three years ago and within a year of posting numbers rose to 10k, however in the wake of her Pomeranian Sharon’s death in November the resurfaced petition has gained another 16k supporters.

David Beckham admits he stays up for hours at night cleaning, as he lays bare his lifelong OCD struggles in £16m Netflix series

David Beckham will lay his lifelong OCD struggles bare in an upcoming Netflix series, which will reveal a pattern of compulsive behaviour which leaves him spending hours each night cleaning his home.

The former footballer, 47, who previously confessed he keeps everything in straight lines or pairs, reveals he stays up for hours cleaning and tidying after his famous family have gone to bed.

In new footage, he admits the condition forces him to clean his used candles every day - and he even gives

‘Animals are dying from her lack of care’: Petition to ban Katie Price from owning pets soars to 26K... after dogs, a horse, chameleon and hedgehog died at her home in recent years

A petition calling for Katie Price to be banned from owning animals has garnered 26k signatures following the

Critics standing behind the petition posted an update in November which made a multitude of claims - including that her animals died of lack of care, are left to live in filth and excrement and are trained to attack.

The impassioned update on the petition read: ‘A puppy has died in the last 24 hours in Katie prices care she bought this puppy for her 13 year old child 3 weeks ago. Which was killed in a accident no one witnessed...

‘That was his fault!’ MasterChef fans are bemused after Linda tips her pasta sauce over when Gregg Wallace distracts her during a challenge MasterChef fans were left bemused during Thursday night’s episode after one shocking moment.

During one of the challenges,

contestant Linda was cooking arancini stuffed with an arrabiata sauce.

But she was distracted by judge Gregg Wallace when he came to ask her how she was doing - and accidentally knocked the pan to the floor.

As they spoke before the unfortunate incident, Gregg told Linda: ‘Everybody else is stressed and you’re having the time of your life.’

Linda then laughed and said: ‘It’s that wine over there’ before bumping the pan and sending it tumbling to the ground.

EastEnders, Coronation Street and X

Factor stars set to strip naked in starstudded The Full Monty stage show Stars from EastEnders, Coronation

Street and The X Factor are set to strip naked in the star-studded The Full Monty stage adaptation.

Jake Quickenden, Danny Hatchard and Bill Ward were revealed to be starring in the show in an announcement on Thursday.

They will take to the stage alongside Neil Hurst, Ben Onwukwe and Nicholas Prasad when it kicks off in September.

A promotional photo for the play showed the cast dressed in white T-shirts and tan dungarees with their thumbs up.

Sharing the post to his own Instagram, Danny penned: ‘Cats out the bag. Buzzing to be treading the boards again as Gaz in @thefullmonty from September.’

What is Barrett’s oesophagus? Symptoms and treatments

The specialists of the General Surgery and Digestive System service of Quirónsalud Torrevieja answer the most frequently asked questions about Barrett’s oesophagus (BE).

What is Barrett’s oesophagus?

Barrett’s oesophagus is a condition in which the lining of the distal oesophagus, next to the entrance to the stomach, is damaged by acid reflux, causing this lining to be replaced by a different one and causing Barrett’s oesophagus.

Risk actors for Barrett’s oesophagus: Family history.

Being a man.

Being white.

Age. It can occur at any age but is most common in adults over age 50.

Smoking or having smoked.

Overweight.

What symptoms are most common?

Patients with Barrett’s oesophagus have the same symptoms as those with gastroesophageal reflux disease: heartburn and regurgitation.

In addition, symptoms such as difficulty swallowing food and chest pains also appear, although to a lesser extent.

For some people, this gastroesophageal reflux disease can trigger a change in the cells lining the lower oesophagus and cause Barrett’s

oesophagus. Most people with a diagnosis of Barrett’s oesophagus report few or no symptoms.

What are the dangers of this disorder?

Barrett’s oesophagus is linked to an increased risk of developing oesophageal cancer.

“Although the risk of oesophageal cancer is low, it is important to have regular endoscopic check-ups and biopsies of the oesophagus to check for precancerous cells (dysplasia).” Explain the specialists of Quirónsalud Torrevieja.

What tests are performed for its diagnosis?

The test performed is upper endoscopy.

What treatments are there?

Treatment depends on the degree of cellular alteration of the oesophageal epithelium and the patient’s condition.

Periodic endoscopy, to monitor the state of the epithelium of Barrett’s oesophagus by means of biopsies, should be performed periodically every 1-2 years, depending on the type of cellular alteration.

In addition, gastroesophageal reflux should be treated with medications and lifestyle change.

When to operate?

Antisecretory medication, such

as omeprazole, reduces the risk of development and progression of Barrett’s oesophagus, but they are not effective in facilitating complete prevention, since they do not completely prevent the passage of stomach acid into the oesophagus, which continues to injure the oesophageal mucosa.

Therefore, anti-reflux surgery is considered superior to antisecretory medication in controlling Barrett’s oesophagus, and should be offered to patients as the best therapeutic option, reporting benefits as well as possible side effects.

What is the success rate of this surgery?

“The success rate of anti-reflux surgery is over 90% at 5 years,” say the specialists.

Recommendations to avoid reflux

A healthy diet, we eliminate spicy products, citrus fruits, tobacco, alcohol, coffee …

Do not make copious meals. Do not go to bed until 2 or 3 hours after eating.

Sleep with your head held high to prevent reflux from rising.

Sleep on the left so that our stomach does not turn towards the oesophagus. Lead a stress-free life. Treat constipation. Do not wear very tight garments. Avoid taking drugs that reduce

the tone of the lower oesophageal sphincter.

What is Barrett’s oesophagus surgery?

The surgery is performed laparoscopically and consists of making a valve with the patient’s own stomach, like a tie, that surrounds the oesophagus.

This valve prevents the acidic

contents of the stomach from rising into the oesophagus and damaging the mucosa.

How is the postoperative period?

“It is an operation that in expert hands has practically no complications and 24-48 hours the patient is discharged to his home, being able to lead a normal life 7-10 days after surgery” explains the specialists of Quirónsalud.

Torrevieja government adopts Adiem building as public property

The Councillor Secretary of the Local Government Board of the City Council of Torrevieja, Federico Alarcón, has reported the approval of the agreement for the granting of Public Property to the building of ADIEM (Asset No. 51 Municipal Inventory), located in the Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas. In this way, the 15-year concession granted on 16 September 2011 in favour of the ADIEM Vega Baja Association, of which ADIEM Foundation of the Valencian Community is currently the owner, is cancelled. However, the effects of the termination of this concession will occur at the same time as the effects of the new 75-year concession begin, i.e. with its formalisation.

This property includes the CRIS (Centre for Rehabilitation and Social Integration) building and the unconstructed annexe.

The granting of the concession to ADIEM Foundation on this property is carried out with the aim of continuing with the management of the CRIS that the ADIEM Association started in the first stage and ADIEM Foundation continued in a second stage, following the transformation, and with the intention, in the near future, of extending its work and building, in the part that remains next to the CRIS, a Day Centre for

people with mental illness, in a first phase, and a Cohabitation Resource, in a second phase.

All this will mean integrating the new projects with the CRIS and achieving a more agile, sustainable, efficient, social and non-profit management of all the resources in favour of the users residing in this Municipality.

During the concession period, ADIEM will be responsible for providing all the auxiliary, human and material resources to carry out the activity. In addition, the personnel assigned to the service provided will depend exclusively on ADIEM, who must comply with the legal provisions in force regarding employment, social security, health and safety at work, etc.

ADIEM will also be

responsible for the cleaning, maintenance and conservation of the property, as well as any repairs that may be necessary in order to maintain the property in accordance with the purpose for which it was granted, which will revert to the Torrevieja Town Hall once the concession has expired, i.e. within 75 years at the latest.

With regard to the electricity and water costs that would normally correspond to the concessionaire, as a user of these services, the Town Council will assume these costs, both for the CRIS and for the new building that is intended to be constructed in the part annexed to the CRIS. Likewise, the Property Tax (IBI) and the Rubbish Tax which would also correspond to ADIEM, will be assumed by this Town Hall.

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Dashboard warning lights colour meaning

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Imanyo Golf Society “St George’s Day Plaque” at Bonalba

England clinch Women’s Six Nations grand slam in epic finale against France

England 38-33 France

England sealed a Six Nations Grand Slam in front of a record women’s crowd of 58,498 at Twickenham, holding on for victory against France on a landmark day for the sport.

After a nervy start, Helena Rowland broke free in midfield and Abby Dow tore down the right wing to score and further fuel the already festival-like atmosphere in the London sun.

With the hosts seemingly settled, four more tries followed for a 33-0 half-time lead in England women’s first standalone Test at the ground. That proved enough to secure a fifth Six Nations title in a row, but the Red Roses could not push on after the break and it was France who scored five tries to their one.

The announcement of the attendance - surpassing the previous mark of 42,579 set at the 2022 World Cup final in New Zealand - breathed

joy back into the air and Twickenham was on its feet dancing to celebrate at full-time.

In Simon Middleton’s last game as head coach, England bounced back from a heart-breaking World Cup final defeat by New Zealand less than six months ago

“You couldn’t wish for more than this. It’s been an honour and privilege to do this job. I have been very lucky.

“The girls should be massively proud of what they are doing. I am so proud.

“To produce a game like that on a stage like this is everything that is good about the game. It’s been incredible. It’s a great learning experience that second half and they will continue to grow.

“This game has given me more than I’ve ever dreamed of. It’s been an exceptional day that I will never forget.

“You live for moments like lifting the trophy.”

This was the seventh year playing for the St George’s Day Plaque, this year it was sponsored by the Golf Society. The format was foursome’s blind pairs scoring Stableford points, Bonalba course was in reasonable condition for high seasonal though some of the fairways were bear and a number of bunkers without any sand but the greens were excellent and true, the weather was sunny and a pleasant 75 degrees with quite a strong wind. This year it was a very close competition with not many points separating all eleven pairs. Winners of the St George’s Day Plaque was Kenny Dow and “He’s on Fire”Steve Burns with 72 points, runners up were Steve Gain and “I’m here in one” John Fairbrass with 67points, third place went to “Tricky” Rik Wood and “What’s my HCP” Lee George with 65 points. Best front nine on count back was “Green Keeper” Ian Bell with 19 points

and best back nine also on countback went to “Templegate” Dave Sanders, also with 19 points. Nearest the pins group A were hole 5 “he’s on fire” Steve Burns, hole 12 “Mr Amstel” Peter Kelly, hole 14 “What’s my HCP” Lee George, group B hole 4 “Sat Nav” Steve Day, hole 10 “Tricky” Rik Wood and hole 16 Paul Davison.The Two’s pot of €15 was won by “I’m here in one”John Fairbrass on hole 8.

Back at Imanyo’s there was food and drinks waiting, two football cards were won, Peter Kelly with Wolverhampton and Paul Davison with Birmingham both winning €40 adding another €80 to our charities for 2023.

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Sergio Perez reignites world championship bid with Azerbaijan GP victory

and is free to

Sergio Perez now sits just six points behind his team-mate Max Verstappen in the world championship standings; a win in Miami would put Sergio Perez ahead; team principal Christian Horner now believes Perez has to perform on non-street circuits

After his victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Sergio Perez is as confident as he has ever been that he can challenge Max Verstappen for the 2023 world championship.

Perez had an almost perfect weekend in Baku, winning both the Sprint and main race, and with just six points now separating him and Verstappen in the championship, he could take the lead if he wins in Miami this weekend.

Miami is a track that suits Perez as he continues to excel on street circuits and with the close fight at the top boosting his confidence, he has firmly set his sights on becoming world champion.

Indeed, he believes that without the

race Max Verstappen in 2023

issues he suffered in Australia, crashing out in Q1, he would be leading the championship already.

“We delivered under pressure massively, every single session was so critical in this format, it was really important to be able to deliver when it mattered,” Perez told Sky Sports F1.

“It’s a track where you require a lot of confidence, a lot of corners, and you see that a lot of drivers clip walls during the race. It’s all about confidence, lap after lap and making sure you’re on top of your car.

“Having three kids at home I wouldn’t be travelling around the world if I didn’t believe I could be a world champion.

“I’m working towards that, there’s so much you can talk about outside the car, it’s important to deliver on the track.

“I think with all the issues we had in qualifying in Melbourne we should be leading the championship, definitely there is everything to believe we can do

well this year.”

Although a world championship battle inevitably breeds tension, especially between team-mates, Perez believes his “similar mentality” to Verstappen will allow them to remain respectful while fighting it out.

“There is a very high level of respect between Max and myself, and the whole team, I mean the level we are operating, we are pushing each other really hard, we obviously want to beat each other, I want to win this championship as much as Max does,” he added.

“But, there is a lot of respect between us. In a way, we are very similar in the way we approach or think about the sport.

“I do not believe we will change, we will be fighting each other like we did today as much and as hard as we possibly can, but with a very high level of respect to us and to our team.”

Photo show winners Steve Burns and Kenny Dow being presented with the St Georges day Plaque from Kim Court (Vice Presidents Wife).

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