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re reaakk!! kkee aa b b a T a T with Los Arenales del Sol Los Arenales del Sol (in Valencian Els Arenals del Sol) is the name of a beach and small town belonging to Elche just to the north of Gran Alacant towards Alicante. With a registered population of 1,767 inhabitants (where are they all in winter?) but it is mostly an area of second homes so its population increases dramatically during the summer when there are plenty of shops, restaurants and commercial activity going on.

With almost three kilometres of fine white sand, the beach of Arenales del Sol is one of the most stunning on the Alicante coast, both for the quality of its water and the sea life moving through it. It also boasts embryonic dunes, constantly shifting in the breeze and just nearby is the nature reserve of the Clot de Galvany, a wetland located between the urban areas of Arenales del Sol and Gran Alacant.

In the Clot de Galvany visitors enjoy a pleasant walk in nature and surrounded by history, and for those with the urge, a spot of bird watching. However, the reserve was almost of victim of the real estate boom in the area during the 70’s when the whole place started to dry out.

Fearing the worst, in the late 70s serious drainage works and earthworks that altered its peculiar topography were carried out and natural functionality eventually returned, mainly thanks to concerned locals and with pressure from environmental groups.

Near to the towns of El Altet and Balsares and within their rural boundaries Arenales enjoys a wonderful spot on the Mediterranean coast and its beaches extend to over 4 km. just 15 km from

by Dave Bull Elche, 5 km from El Altet International Airport and 11 km from the capital of the province, Alicante itself it is easy to see why it is so popular in the summer although the Los Arenales del Sol beach was virtually untouched until the 1950’s when a hotel was built (Durá Bañuls was the promoter of the magnificent hotel as it was at the time) and the first buildings began to go up built by Juan Garcia Garcia. Although the hotel was declared bankrupt, and left to ruin in the 80s, (it has recently been pulled down after many years existing as an ‘eyesore’ on thief beachfront) it is now being replaced by bars and businesses that will all enjoy a privileged location on the beachfront.

In the late 90s and early 2000’s the region saw strong growth in the construction industry and so began the arrival on the ‘hill’ of many new apartments and detached houses – still mostly occupied mainly during the summer.

Arenales holds a big summer market (between 15 June and 15 September) Tuesday and Friday afternoon, where shoppers can browse in the evening sun at the many varied stalls selling clothes and much more, and there are plenty selling good quality shoes from nearby Elche .

The place is deal for windsurfing (there are marked areas for this and you can rent the necessary equipment on the beach) and other sports and activities or for just chilling out on the sand and then strolling to a beachfront bar or restaurant for nourishment. Just don’t go in winter...unless you like being on your own!

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You’ve just arrived in Spain, full of excite-

ing about taking on a dog. If you can’t wait

and are massively over populated.

ment and ideas about the shape your new

that long, ask yourself one simple question.

• Have you owned a dog, and are you con-

life is going to take. In short, you haven’t

If I have to leave, can or will I take my new

fident around them? If not, pick something

yet removed the rose tinted glasses ready

pet with me?

with a suitable temperament that’s easy to

to take on the harsh realities that may be

If you end up leaving your new dog with

handle.

facing you. One of the first things on your

one of the many charities that work hard to

• Be open to breeds, some of the local dogs

list is a cute little puppy! Or a kitten if that’s

take up the slack – your name will be vili-

(like Podencos) are beautiful animals and

your thing –as it’s not my thing we’ll stick to

fied amongst the expat community for all

hard to place for the rescue charities. Never

dogs for the sake of this article – though the

eternity. We’ve all seen so many people do

dismiss a ‘mutt’ either; cross-breeds tend to

same principles do apply to cats.

just this. It’s callous. Would you leave your

be healthier from my experience.

Don’t do it, please don’t do it. At least don’t

children?

• If you are fixed on a particular breed, wait.

do it just yet….

Don’t buy. Eventually what you are looking It’s not fair to the dog (or cat), it’s unsettling

for will turn up for you.

Almost everyone who moves out here lives

to the animal, and highly unfair to the peo-

• Are you willing to keep up with vaccina-

through a honeymoon period for the first six

ple who voluntarily give their own time, and

tions, pay vet bills, have the dog sterilised

months at least, before reality sets in. Un-

often money, to deal with the many thou-

and make sure EVERYTHING on the dog

less you came over with a serious wedge,

sands of abandoned animals in Spain. There

passport is kept up-to-date in case the un-

there will be a reality check at some point.

are no excuses…..

foreseen happens?

Setting up a business can be very difficult,

• If you are a dog lover and do go for it,

or, worse still, if you are looking for employ-

Before getting a dog in Spain, here are a few

expect to end up with more. Everyone does

ment you may well find there is very little to

things to think about…

one way or another!

be had. Even with the ‘wedge’ I mentioned,

• Ask yourself ‘Am I staying? And if I go

Don’t rush into pet ownership, please be re-

homesickness and missing family can take

back is the dog staying with me for life?’ You

sponsible about it. Dogs (and cats) deserve

its toll on many.

aren’t fit to own a dog if the answer is no.

to be treated like family – not as lifestyle ac-

It might feel like everything is rosy, but it’s

• Don’t buy from a breeder – there are so

cessories to be discarded when they become

almost certain you will hit a wall at some

many perfectly good dogs looking for a

inconvenient.

point. Please wait until you’ve been through

home who might die if you ignore them.

that, or are sure it’s not coming before think-

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HISTORY Through the Eyes of the Niños

By Russ Pearce

A thirty minute drive inland from the Costa

During the

Blanca coast lies a hidden gem of historical

rest of the

importance. If you have ever wanted to ex-

year

it

plore the history of the Elche area, and have

also

open

that history relayed to you by local school-

in the af-

children, you really should visit the Museo

ternoons

Escolar Pusol which is located on the CV-857

from 1600

close to the village of Matola, about half way

-

between Catral and Elche.

You won’t

As a child I used to watch a TV programme

miss

called How We Used to Live. I learned so

at

much about British history from that. I re-

ends and

member being particularly fascinated by houses from days gone by and the lifestyles lived within.

The Pusol school does something similar through a series of dioramas depicting life in the Elche area throughout

the

years.

It is still an actual school and if you are lucky enough to be

there

when the schoolchildren are acting as guides, you have

will a

completely unique history lesson, and an intense Spanish lesson to boot! If your Spanish isn’t up to it, don’t worry, because everything is self-explanatory and the animated kids just add to the richness of the visit.

The museum contains everything from a tradi-

tional

farm-

h o u s e

kitchen

through

to

a

1 9 5 0 s

news-

s t a n d

where

you

follow

the

tunes

of

Football

Club

in

old cop-

ies

of

Marca.

F r o m

can forElche

wine makers to hat makers, it is a journey through time, but all completely local. It was fascinating to learn about how water for irrigation was sold by the hour, something that still happens today. As a teacher myself, I love to see old-fashioned classrooms. I can’t imagine actually teaching in that manner.

How did anyone actually learn anything?

on

is

1900. out

weekholi-

days either

as

it is open f r o m 1100

–

1 4 0 0 .

B e s t c h e c k before you

visit

though, and

the

contact details are all on their website: h t t p : / / w w w. museopusol. com/. At just €3 it’s tremendous value and you won’t regret your visit.

Beyond the traditional ice-cream cart is a mesmerising toy shop. The grocery store is a veritable treasure trove of memories, and the cinema is certainly a place to reminisce the bygone age of Clark Gable and Ava Gardner. The scary part for me though, is seeing things from my childhood in a museum!

Outside you can wander around the garden where the children are taught about cultivating crops and growing fruit. An extra gold star will be awarded to anyone who can identify the small but succulent spherical fruit which I was able to try!!

The museum is open Monday – Friday from 0900 – 1330 during the summer months.

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Around Algor fa Walking Football

Football is the most popular choice of sport

limit – the youngest team member – Dean

gria. That’s okay for a holiday, but it can

for around 250 million players in around

Patterson of La Finca – is just 55, while the

get a bit monotonous when you live here,

200 countries, but once you get into your

oldest player at the moment is one of the

to say nothing of the damage it can do to

30s, the beautiful game loses its attraction

many Roys, whose birth certificate says

your skin and your liver. All the guys have

due to injuries or reduced speed and mobil-

he’s 73!

nicknames, and Tom Tit – don’t ask! – said

ity. However, here in Algorfa, you can play

I went along to the Algorfa Stadium recent-

for him, it was all about keeping fit and be-

football well into your 70s and beyond – as

ly to see what it’s all about, along with our

ing friendly. For him, the Lo Crispin team

long as you walk and don’t run, that is!

friends Larry and June, who were visiting.

are ‘In a league of our own,’ even though

Larry’s just shy of 79, and an avid Spurs

they don’t play in a walking football league,

Walking football has become increasingly

supporter, but it’s been more than 30 years

as they believe it can get a bit too serious.

popular in the UK over the last few years,

since he last made contact with a football

and now it’s available in Algorfa, courtesy

in earnest. However, when he realised they

The social life is good too – there’s a sum-

of organiser Mike Cooper and sponsors

were a man short, he was on the pitch

mer barbecue, refreshments after every

Lo Crispin Tavern. Mike started the team

faster than Paul Gascoigne chasing his next

game, and an end of year dinner, where,

around a year ago, and the original mem-

drink.

like all the best football clubs, the awards

bers all came from Lo Crispin. However,

are handed out. International Player of the

as the word spread, people from other Al-

Walking football does what it says on the

Year caused controversy, not to say hilarity.

gorfa urbanisations, and the village itself,

tin – you walk but don’t run, and keep one

Lars, aka the Swedish Chef, thought he’d

became interested. Although the team is

foot on the ground at all times, with the

walk it – pun intended! - as he was the only

called Lo Crispin Tavern Walking Football

ball below waist level. It’s a non-contact

non Brit in the team. However, his English

Team, and bar owner David sponsors the

sport, so the risk of injury is minimal. It’s

is perfect – unlike Tynesider Billy, who took

team shirts, the guys are happy to welcome

played in 15 minute sessions, and if there

the award because nobody can understand

anyone from the local area who wants to

are enough players, you can substitute as

a word he says!

get fit and have fun.

and when necessary. If all this sounds a bit

You don’t have to be fit – or even a former

soft, don’t be fooled – this is serious exer-

The Lo Crispin Walking Football Team meet

football player – to play walking football,

cise. When Dean took along his neighbour

on Mondays between 4.00 and 5.00 pm, and

but you do need to be over 55, with a sense

Patrick, he had aches in muscles he didn’t

Thursdays between 10.30 am and noon. If

of fun and a willingness to join in, because

even know existed for several days after

you’d like to join in, or just watch with the

walking football is as much about the so-

the session, and he’s just 56 and consid-

WAGS (wives and girlfriends), just turn up

cial side as it is about the game itself. Not

ers himself fit. Larry wasn’t keen to admit

at the Algorfa stadium, or email Cooperman

everyone wants to play golf or swim, but

it, but he suffered for a few days as well.

at supa.coopa1992@gmail.com. You’ll get a

if you’re a guy over 55 who’d like to be a

However as Mike told me – or Cooperman

warm welcome and have a fun time with a

little more active, walking football could be

as he is known to his team mates – it’s only

great bunch of guys. What’s not to love?

just the thing for you. There’s no upper age

natural to expect a little stiffness and soreness at first, particularly if it’s been a while since you last exercised.

Being the diligent investigative reporter I am, I accompanied the team back to Lo Crispin Tavern for the after match refreshments, and asked the guys why they enjoyed walking football so much. For most of them, the social side is just as important as the fitness aspect. Too many people think Spain is all about sun, sea and san-

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Kelly McLachlan

Come & meet

Notes from an ex expat!

The

SPECIALISTS

It’s certainly been a full on few

time, but I have to chuckle at the

months!

health and safety regulations. It’s

I’ve been so busy with

one thing or another I’ve hardly

gone mad!

had time to sit down and write!

one.

You may or may not know that due

have a ladder anymore because

to personal circumstances I have

he may fall and hurt himself, and

had to move back to the UK with

has to use his squeegee thing on

my family. Yes, it was a struggle

the end of a long pole to reach up-

at first, learning to adapt to every-

stairs windows! Gotta laugh! And

body being polite all the time and

the checkout girls asking if it’s

saying “sorry!” a lot, but you get

“ok” to charge 5p for a carrier bag!

used to it after a while!

And funnier still, certain custom-

For example, here’s

The window cleaner cannot

ers complaining about the charge!

So, what have I achieved since I

The self-service scanners at the

arrived on home shores at Christ-

supermarkets are a bit of a chal-

mas? Well, after feeling negative

lenge sometimes as well. If you’re

about a lot of things, I have com-

one who suffers from social anxi-

pleted a college course, gained a

ety and you don’t like to talk to

qualification, got myself a little

anyone, these are great until they

part time job, my girls are thriv-

refuse to scan a particular item

ing at school here, they’re get-

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joined an after school karate club and they’ve done more here in the

But at least they know how a

last three months than they did in

roundabout works!

the last three years in Spain!

I

So, I’ll be observing how life works

have been in touch with fellow “re

over this way, and pointing out the

pats” and they agree that life isn’t

differences after being away for so

so bad here after all.

long.

So, we like a moan about the

Looking forward to next month!

weather,

Spring is coming!

(but

that’s

a

‘British’

thing to do, agreed?) we aplogise

Until then,

ALL the time and we mind our p’s

Adios, amigos

and q’s.

But that’s who we are.

We’re a polite bunch most of the

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Letter from

Santa Pola

By Brian Lehaney

I managed to retire a bit early, and having previously done a fair bit of homework on this area and visited a few times I opted to move to Santa Pola. I like the weather, life is less costly for me here, I love the area, and I wanted somewhere that was not an English enclave. Please do not think I am being critical of anyone, it is a personal choice. I want to learn Spanish and learn about the Spanish and the Spanish culture. I can cycle here and I can fish, in lovely surroundings and in glorious weather.

I decided to rent and when I arrived on 10 March I was so excited I took a couple of photos from my flat, copies of which are below. I am lucky enough to overlook both Club Náutico and Gran Playa. I remember it being a lovely day, with the temperature around 200.

I had read all about the Número de Identidad de Extranjero (NIE), the Tarjeta de la Seguridad Social, the Empadronamiento and the Tarjeta Sanitaria. Suffice to mention for now that on 29 March I obtained my NIE and opened a Spanish bank account. The NIE was surprisingly quick, but I had help. My appointment was for 10.00 and we were seen on the dot at 10.45.

I also signed up for Spanish lessons at the Centro Cívico Y Social. These are incredibly good value. They are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, an hour and a half a time. If anyone is interested I would be happy to give you more information.

After hiring an electric-assisted bike a couple of times I took the plunge and bought one that was a year old. I take pride in now having done over 300km in five weeks.

The most frequent cycling route that I use is along the promenade to the chain at Santa Pola del Este. This is 10km there and back, with lovely little coves and views of Isal de Tabarca. I sometimes go further to the little chapel - Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Cala de la Virgen), which makes for a 20km round trip.

Well, that was my introduction. I hope to share more with you over time about my fishing, cycling, Spanish language and so on.

If you want to comment on anything or want to know more, you can contact me at: ask@allabroad.es. Put FAO: Brian Lehaney in the subject line please. ¡Hasta luego!

and how things used to be in Santa Pola

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What´s it all about?

About Alicante Amongst the most notable features of the city are the Castle of Santa Bárbara, which sits high above the city, and the port of Alicante. The latter was the subject of bitter controversy in 2006–2007 as residents battled, successfully, to keep it from being changed into an industrial estate.

The Santa Bárbara castle is situated on Mount Benacantil, overlooking the city.

The tower (La Torreta) at the top, is the oldest part of the castle, while part of the lowest zone and the walls were constructed later in the 18th century.

The promenade Explanada de España, lined by palm trees, is paved with 6.5 million marble floor tiles creating a wavy form and is one of the nicest promenades in Spain. The Promenade extends from the Port of Alicante to the Gran Vía and ends at the famous statue of Mark Hersch. For the people of Alicante, the promenade is the meeting place for the traditional Spanish paseo, or stroll along the waterfront in the evenings, and a venue for outdoor musical concerts. At the end of the promenade is a monument by the artist Bañuls of the 19th century.

Barrio de la Santa Cruz is a colourful quarter of the old city, situated on the south-west of Santa Bárbara castle. Its small houses climb up the hill leading to the walls and the castle, through narrow streets decorated with flags and tubs of flowers.

L'Ereta Park is situated on the foothills of Mount Benacantil, on the way to the castle. It runs from the Santa Bárbara castle down to the old part of Alicante and consists of several levels, routes, decks and rest stops which offer a panoramic view overlooking the city.

ALICANTE The Legend

Alicante was once ruled by an Moorish king and the king had a daughter named Cantara, he wanted her to marry as soon as possible and so he found two suitors. One was named Ali, the other Almorado.

Rather than permitting Cantara to choose her husband, the king gave the two men tasks to complete.

Ali needed to find a way to bring fresh water to the city while Almorado needed to travel to the Far East and retrieve a variety of spices. While Almorado was away working on his task, Ali stayed in the city and began to woo Cantara and rather than working, he would write her poetry and love letters. Ali and Cantara eventually fell in love and once Almorado returned with his bounty and the king realised that Ali failed to complete his task, the king chose Almorado to marry Cantara.

However, because Cantara was in love with Ali, she could not bear to think of marrying Almorado. And so on the day of the wedding Cantara went to the top of the Castle and jumped off. When Ali heard this he went to the top and followed suit.

The king became very depressed and realised the error of his ways and declared that in order to always remember Ali and Cantara, he would chang the name of the great city to Alicante (Ali+Cantara= Alicante).

Locals say that you can see the outline of his face in the side of the mountain, always looking for his daughter and her love. ..

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The October Press

wells were built water was piped in from the nearby town of Sax. The wells used to be hidden in the rock but now you can see them after they were excavated and you’ll see that they could hold huge volumes of water.

The museum of water is displayed over 3 floors and shows visitors the history of water in Alicante and also an exhibition of pottery and ceramic vases.

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past as I almost did though and put it in

by palm trees, is paved with 6.5 million

your GPS to be sure to get there as you’ll

marble floor tiles creating a wavy form and

have missed one of the treats of Alicante if

is one of the nicest promenades in Spain.

you leave without visiting.

It extends from the Port of Alicante to the

And why ‘The October Press’? Inside you’ll

Gran Vía and ends at the famous statue of

see the old printing press (still used) tucked away behind a tasteful glass wall.

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Mark Hersch. For the people of Alicante, the promenade is the meeting place for the traditional Spanish paseo, or stroll along the

Dating back to the 14th Century, the Basili-

waterfront in the evenings, and a venue

better than you’re thinking!

ca was built on the side of the Great Mosque

for outdoor musical concerts. At the end of

and is distinctive as it only has a single

the promenade is a monument by the artist

This museum is located in the old quarter

nave, without a cross and with side chapels

Bañuls of the 19th century.

Alicante Water Museum

at one of the entrances to the park Ereta at the base of Mount Benacantil. Just look up and you will see Santa Barbara Castle looking down on you. Historically the water museum is located in Plaza del Puente because the rain water ran from Benacantil’s foothill via the aqueduct, then it crossed the plaza into the wells where the water was stored.

These Wells of Garrigós or ‘wells’ are situated next to the museum and are steeped in history. They are thought to date back to the 16th Century, at least one of them originating in Moorish times, although most work was carried out in the 19th Century by Antonio Garrigós hence it the name.

The wells were used to store rainwater and get Alicante-through frequent droughts suffered by the city in ancient times. Until the

located between the buttresses in six bays.

It was the idea of the town architect José

The Basilica has changed a lot in its time

Guardiola Picó who, in 1867, came up with

with a series of rooms and elements that

the ideal area to enhance the traditional

have been added over time to the original

Spanish custom of the ‘paseo’ (an evening

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century Rocoo high altar and the 16th cen-

depicting the waves of the Mediterranean

tury baptismal font and don’t miss (hard to

and four rows of palm trees offering shade

do as its huge!) the 1653 Valencian baroque

even in the heat of summer, he really did

organ.

make something special.

For architectural fans take a look at the doorway with sculptor Juan Bautista Borja’s impression of the Virgin Mary.

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What’s On Gig Guide - Weekends May All Abroad May– June weekends Fri May 6th Bar El Stop, Torrevieja – Rebecca Holt – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Richie Alexander – 9pm La Taberna, Quesada – Nilo – 9pm Lansdowne, Playa Flamenca – The Streeters – 10pm O’Riordan’s, Cabo Roig – Paul Allen – 10pm Doolans, Via Pk 3 – The Blue Waves – 3pm Eddie’s Bar, San Miguel – Jose Bolero – 7.30pm Eddie’s Bar, San Miguel – Keely C– 9pm Final Whistle, La Marina – Chloe Leigh – 9pm Maggie O’Briens, Campoverde – Woody – 9pm Rusty Nail, Campoverde – Dan Morrison – 9pm Plaza 39. La Marina – Lynden B – 8pm Sat May 7th La Bodegueta, Lo Crispin – Maria O’Hara – 9pm Queen Mary, Balsicas – Cassi Kennedy – 9pm The Leprechaun.Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Chloe Leigh – 8.30pm Tradewinds, La Fuente – Rebecca Holt – 9pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Kolted – 10pm Landsdowne, Playa Flamenca – Richie Alexander – 10pm Aneto Cerveceria, Benimar – Tony Capaldi – 9pm Bar Carlos, Torrevieja – Open Mic night - 9pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Kolted – 10pm Bar El Stop, Torrevieja – James Ellis – 6.30pm Eduardos, Villamartin - David John Williams – 10pm Slievenemon Bar, Cabo Roig – Snowblind – 10pm Laurel and Hardy’s, Quesada – Randall Cain – 8pm Bar Piscina, Lago Jardin 1 – Lynn and Brian – 9pm New Priory, El Galan – Lynden B – 10pm Inn at The Green, Entre Naranjas – 9pm AJ’s, El Raso – Cherry K – 9pm Sun May 8th The Leprechaun.Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Paul Harris – 3.30pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Richie Alexander – 9pm Sports Complex, La Marina – Woody – 9pm The Stray Sod, La Fuente – Dougie Monroe – 9pm Eddie’s Bar, San Miguel – Benny Conway – 7pm Ship Inn, Marina International, Torrevieja – Cover Brothers – 9pm Eduardo’s, Villamartin – Paul Allen – 10pm The Snug, Torre de la Horredada – Danny Ray – 9pm Fri May 13th YOLO, Cabo Roig – Paula B – 10pm Bar El Stop, Torrevieja – Paul Harris – 9pm Timeout Sports Bar, San Javier – The StarBeats – 9pm The Club, Quesada – Barrington – 7.30pm - 12€ Emerald Isle, La Florida – Richie Alexander – 9pm The Leprechaun.Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Keely C – 9pm La Taberna, Quesada – Nilo – 9pm Lansdowne, Playa Flamenca – The Streeters – 10pm O’Riordan’s, Cabo Roig – Paul Allen – 10pm Doolans, Via Pk 3 – The Blue Waves – 3pm Eddie’s Bar, San Miguel – Jose Bolero – 7.30pm Summers Bar, El Galan – JJ and Ed Temple – 9pm – 12.50€ Final Whistle, La Marina – Ayla and Mike – 9pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Narajas – Rebecca Holt – 9pm Sat May 14th The Club, Quesada – Costa Blanca Superstars – Tickets 15€ inc 2 course meal. Doors at 7pm – tel 697501992 Breakaway’s, Pueblo Principe – Timewarp Duo from Benidorm – 7.30pm La Bodegueta, Lo Crispin – Red Strokes – 9pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Cassi Kennedy – 9pm Victoria’s Tea Rooms, Almoradi – Gemma – 9pm Landsdowne, Playa Flamenca – Richie Alexander – 10pm Aneto Cerveceria, Benimar – Tony Capaldi – 9pm Bar Carlos, Torrevieja – PDQ - 9pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Kolted – 10pm El Bar Stop, Torrevieja – James Ellis – 6.30pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Kolted – 10pm Slievenemon Bar, Cabo Roig – Snowblind – 10pm Eddie’s Bar, San Miguel – Keely – 9pm Bar Piscina, Lago Jardin 1 – Lynn and Brian – 9pm Plaza 39, La Marina – John E Wood – 8pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Narajas – Rain O’Connor – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Dan Davy and Nick Gold – 9pm Sun May 15th The Leprechaun Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Paul Harris –

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3.30pm The Stray Sod, La Fuente – Dougie Monroe – 9pm Eddie’s Bar, San Miguel – Benny Conway – 7pm Ship Inn, Marina International, Torrevieja – Cover Brothers – 9pm Eduardo’s, Villamartin – Paul Allen – 10pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Richie Alexander – 9pm Sports Complex, La Marina – Woody – 9pm Fri May 20th YOLO, Cabo Roig – Paula B – 10pm The Archers, Quesada – Cassi Kennedy – 9pm Maggie O’Brien’s, Campoverde – Natasha Parx – 9pm Bar El Stop, Torrevieja – Johnny Scott – 9pm Victoria’s Tea Rooms, Almoradi – Ricky Patton – 9pm The Club, Quesada – Diamond Star rock n roll – 9pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Narajas – Dan Davy – 9pm Sat May 21st La Bodegueta, Lo Crispin – Paula B – 9pm La Taberna Orange Bar, Entre Naranjas – Cassi Kennedy – 9pm The Leprechaun Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Steve Delaney – 9pm Havana Bar, Cabo Roig – Nilo – 9pm Victoria’s Tea Rooms, Almoradi – Justin Sane – 9pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Narajas – Rain O’Connor – 9pm Market Tavern, La Romana – Randall Cain – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Dan Davy and Nick Gold – 9pm Santara Life Resort, Gran Alacant – Breath of Spring – 7.30pm - 8€ Sun May 22nd Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm The Leprechaun Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Paul Harris – 3.30pm Fri May 27th YOLO, Cabo Roig – Paula B – 10pm Bar El Stop, Torrevieja – Ricky Patton – 9pm Breakaways, Tiro de Pichon – Kevin Tyler – 9pm Havana Bar, Cabo Roig – Dee – 9pm The Leprechaun.Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Paco Dalla - 15€ 7pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Narajas – B J Bluesman – 9pm Sat May 28th Timeout Sports Bar, San Javier – Phil Collins Tribute – 9pm The Club, Quesada – The StarBeats – 7.30pm La Bodegueta, Lo Crispin – Natasha Parx – 9pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Zodiac Duo – 9pm Imanyo’s, Daya Nueva – Paul Harris – 9.30pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Naranjas – Rain O’Connor – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Dan Davy and Nick Gold – 9pm Big Al’s, Gran Alacant – Randall Cain – 9pm Sun May 29th The Leprechaun Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Paul Harris – 3.30pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Richie Alexander – 9pm Sports Complex, La Marina – Woody – 9pm The Archers, Quesada – Fun Day for Tasha – 1pm Fri 3rd June Cardinal Belluga, San Fulgencio – Fiddler on the roof – 7.30pm - 9€ YOLO, Cabo Roig – Paula B – 10pm El Bar Stop, Torrevieja – Cassi Kennedy – 9pm Havana Bar, Cabo Roig – Steve Delaney – 9pm Sat 4th June The Leprechaun, Santa Pola Del Este – Rob Roberts – 9pm La Piedra, Gran Alacant – Zodiac Duo – 8.30pm La Bodegueta, Lo Crispin – Dee – 9pm O’Riordan’s, Cabo Roig – Cassi Kennedy – 10pm Cardinal Belluga, San Fulgencio – Fiddler on the roof – 7.30pm - 9€ Bamboo Lounge, Entre Narajas – Rain O’Connor – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Dan Davy and Nick Gold – 9pm Laurel and Hardy’s, Quesada – Randall Cain – 8pm Sun 5th June The Leprechaun Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Paul Harris – 3.30pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Richie Alexander – 9pm Sports Complex, La Marina – Woody – 9pm

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It’s all systems go as we hurtle into that summer feeling with (what I think are) some of the best acts in our area all ready and willing to entertain us. Looking at the coming month I also notice that not only are existing venues raising the bar by having only the best acts but also there are some new venues for you to visit and support.

You can find Alicante vocalist/ guitarist Paul Harris every Sunday from 3.30pm at The Leprechaun in Santa Pola Del Este, and Paula B has now taken a much sort after Friday residency at YOLO in Cabo Roig.

There is a rare treat on Saturday 14th May at The Club in Quesada with 4 superb acts all on one night. Richie Alexander (who never has a Saturday free), the top Phil Collins Tribute, Rob Lewis, phenomenal female vocalist Maria O’Hara plus Richie C will all be wowing the audience with their amazing talent. If you have not see some of these acts before then you are in for a rare treat.

There will be plenty of dance music and just to make it extra special Richie C will be serenading diners prior to the show. Tickets are available from The Club while stocks last.

15€ including a 2 course meal. All upcoming shows can be found on www.lrshows.com If you would like your events in this guide, they are FREE. Just email me the details to letsrockshowslive@gmail.com. To book acts please go to my new site www.jaxlawson. com or call 697501992 Love life, love music and support your venues and acts.

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THE ANGEL ALTAR. Part One

Creating an Angel Altar is a place of tran-

welcoming spiritual and magical expe-

in our conservatory which is a shelf oppo-

quillity where you can communicate with

riences into your life! The power of the

site the large open windows in the room

the celestial reams invoking their com-

altar speaks for itself - It is a tangible

where I can see the garden in all its glory.

bined energies and unconditional love.

area which is a portal to serenity.

Each

I wanted the altar in here because it com-

Together with the angelic offerings on the

item is chosen by you and has therefore

bines the energy of the angels and moth-

altar, you will have a place to ask for di-

been charged with your energies and love

er nature, and the altar may be small but

vine help through meditation, thought &

– therefore raising the vibration of this

it’s practical. The area is light, and I find

celebration.

area and drawing the angels even closer

I write most of my meditations in here

to you. Your Angel Altar will ensure the

for my angel workshops and spiritual de-

Primitive Man

presence of the angels.

velopment classes - with the help of the

The first angel alters were used as far

My angel altars

angels of course!

back as at least Neolithic times and al-

People often look at me with such surprise

though the items placed on the altar as

on their faces when I say I have an altar

Angelorium

well as the alter itself were crude af-

in my home. It doesn’t mean that I live in

The altar in my meditation room is larg-

fairs this did not deter from the fact that

a converted Church! It is somewhere that

er, and I refer to it as my ‘Angelorium’. I

primitive man believed in other-worldly

I can be at one with my Guardian Angel,

created this room and dedicated it to the

beings of love and light. Man then, lov-

a sacred space where I can simply be.

angels as my small angel altar grew when

ingly made each artefact himself which

Just think about it, the majority of your

I was bought more angel items as gifts

was then placed onto the altars as they

life is spent at home and our homes re-

from loved ones. I have a table which is

paid homage to those within another di-

tain energy whether it is positive or nega-

full angelic crystals, angel figurines large

mension.

tive. We have good memories in a home,

and small, and candles which have a

God’s & Goddesses

where we laugh and play, relax and cre-

magical vibration of their own. The walls

The angelic alters in Neolithic times would

ate a loving and comfortable living space

are adorned with pictures of angels and

have been dedicated to fertility Gods and

to come home to.

However, sometimes

ascended masters and I proudly display

Goddesses such as the fertility God Ishtar

relationships break down or there can be

my angel magic and Angelic Reiki cer-

who was the ancient Goddess of Love and

stress and upset in the home. Building

tificates in here, too. This room is, quite

War. She was better known as Aphrodite

an altar in the home will help to dispel

simply, a magical haven of tranquillity

and eventually became the most ambi-

negative residual energy and help you to

and as soon as anyone steps through the

tious Goddess worshipped by man.

make life affirming decisions for the best

room they say ‘wow’ as they look around,

Proof of Neolithic man dedicating their al-

of all concerned.

and instantly say how lovely and peaceful

ters to the Gods and Goddesses are found

My home!

it ‘feels’. I can’t count the times where I

by countless traces left behind by ancient

Everyone who enters my home say how

have seen someone relax right in front of

man, dug up by archaeologists and can

positive the atmosphere in the house is,

my eyes.

be found in museums all over the world.

which is created by the angels through

These artefacts have a beauty of their

my angel altars. If you look around my

My angel altar’s are quite simply, the piv-

own and were obviously very magical.

home you will see it is full of angels, el-

otal place in my home where I feel com-

So if primitive man was in touch with his

ementals such as unicorns and fairies as

forted, safe and at peace. I can’t imagine

spiritual side and prayed to higher ener-

well as pictures of power animals. I even

my home without them.

gies and the divine, they when shouldn’t

have a picture of one of my Spirit Guides

you?

which hangs on the wall by my angel al-

Why create a home altar?

tar.

An angelic altar in your home is a won-

My practical working altar

derful way to feel close to the angels. It

I have a couple of angel altar’s in my

is a place of worship where you can open

home and both are in full use and each

you heart, mind, and express yourself

of the items have been lovingly picked by

emotionally, spiritually and artistically.

me and placed on my altar in honour of

By consciously creating an altar, you are

the angels. I have a small working altar

Continued next month.

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