Grapevine April 2012

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JAVEA April 2012

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Javea outlines the schedule of activities to celebrate its 400th anniversary as an independent Municipality.

There will be concerts, an official ceremony, tours and the publication of a book about the boundaries conflict that led to the independence from Denia The Javea Town Hall announced the programme of activities it is preparing to mark the 400th anniversary of the granting of the "Royal Villa" title to Javea. A privilege granted by King Philip III on 2 July 1612 that permitted Javea's independence from Denia, which had also been declared a city by the monarch a few months earlier.

The Councillor for Culture, Empar Bolufer, has given details of the celebrations that the Town Hall is preparing thanks to the input of individuals noted for their interest in local history and culture such as Pepa Guardiola and Antoni Espinós.

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The commemorative programme will open with a special concert featuring the piece “El color de las mareas” (or the colour of the tides), composed by Jose Miguel Fayos Jorda and inspired by Joaquin Sorolla's paintings of Javea. The concert is scheduled for Saturday June 30th in the San Bartolomé church and will be performed by the Javea Conservatory Orchestra, directed by Jose Rafael Pascual Vilaplana. continued on page 4

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EDITORS DESK We hope you all had a very Happy Easter and didn’t indulge in too much chocolate.

We of course didn’t take much time off as we had to get your Grapevine out on time. We hope you enjoy our new column from Tom Miller the press officer for the U3A. We like it. Also you may have noticed that the Help Desk column is now being written by Yvonne Henry. She has taken over from Elizabeth Collins who has now retired.

Thank you Elizabeth for your previous columns, enjoy your retirment.

Welcome on board Yvonne.

For those of you who noticed my absense from the Blue Ribbon Walk, apologies but we had to pick my son up from the airport that day. He decided to surprise me by arriving here for Mothers Day. I believe it went very well and lot’s of money was raised for a very worthy

cause.

Have you been looking for the cobblers shop recently and can’t find it.

That’s because it has moved location and changed the sign.

You can now find it next door to The Try Again bar just a little further up the road from where it used to be. The tourists are beginning to arrive despite Britain trying to encourage the Brits to stay in the U.K. for their holiday’s. I mean come on, Scarborough in the rain or Javea in the sun? No contest I would say. Yes we know it ‘s the Queens Diamond Jubilee this year, we are also aware that the 2012 Olympics are being held there. We can watch all of that on the T.V. over here can’t we? Does anybody have any plans for a street party for the Diamond Jubilee ? If so please let us know. Could be a good fundraiser. Well that’s all from me for now.

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texting The Town Hall will also hold an official ceremony on Seniors' OMSG - Oh My! Sorry, Monday, 2 July, the exact date of the event. The official language event will be in the form of an extraordinary plenary Gas session to be followed by a concert of the San Bartolomé bells by the Campaners Guild.

ATD - At the Doctor's ROFL...CGU - Rolling on the Floor Laughing...Can't The second set of activities will be in autumn, when the 9 d'October cultural activities will be dedicated to the BFF - Best Friend's get Up! 400th anniversary of the municipality. There will be a Funeral conference dedicated to the historical cartography of TOT - Texting on Toilet Valencia and the presentation of a book on the "Visuras BTW Bring the de la Vall de Xàbia", a translation by Miquel Almenara Wheelchair TTYL - Talk to You centred on the ancient records relating to the old boundLouder aries conflict that triggered the separation of the municipalities of Javea and Denia. According to explanations BYOT - Bring Your Own by the historian Antoni Espinós, this process caused a Teeth WAITT - Who Am I series of conflicts between the two municipalities (some Talking To? of which, such as the ownership of the Benitzaina CBM - Covered by chapel, remain unresolved), as it was necessary to WTFA - Wet the Furniture examine the boundaries in situ to settle the issue. These Medicare Again "visuras" or inspections, found in the records kept on file in Denia, will be the subject of the facsimile edition CUATSC - See You at the to be published this year.

Senior Centre WTP - Where're the Prunes DWI - Driving While Incontinent WWNO - Walker Wheels Need Oil FWBB - Friend with Beta Blockers Help of Denia FWIW - Forgot Where I and Marina Alta Was are organising a charity walk FYI - Found Your Insulin

on Saturday 21st April, through the Sierra Bernia, led

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The local archaeologist, Ximo Bolufer, has pointed out that this book is a rich and interesting document because it reflects the former toponomy (or place names) in ancient Valenciano and paints a portrait of the land, boundaries and architectural elements such as water mills that existed in the Vall de Xàbia in the seventeenth century.

To complement the release of this publication, Bolufer will lead a guided tour to explore these landscapes from a historical perspective, give talks in the schools on this chapter of local history and organise an exhibition at the Soler Blasco museum. The programme of events will close with another guided tour by the architect and researcher Pep Ivars, this time within the town, to recall the town of Javea in the modern period (XVI and XVII centuries).

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Artist of the month

Compiled by Linda McGillycuddy It can take a lifetime to achieve greatness and so most of the artists I have featured in the past have been of a certain ‘vintage’.

But Adele has achieved greatness at the age of 24, broken all sorts of records and has proven that we don’t need to rely on reality TV shows or fabricated groups.

True talent will not be denied, and no one can deny her talent.

Adele was born in 1988 and did not come from any musical family. Her Mom was a teenage single mother and encouraged Adele to sing along to the Spice Girls, an unlikely beginning for such a unique singer/song-

writer. While attending Brixton academy, the young Adele heard the American singer songwriter Pink perform and was instantly inspired. Adele graduated from the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology in Croydon in May 2006, where she was a classmate of Leona Lewis (X Factor winner). Adele credits the school with nurturing her talent. She recorded a threesong demo for a class project and gave it to a friend] who posted it on MySpace where it became very successful and led to a phone call from music label XL Recordings. She thought the offer might be a joke and took a friend with her to the meeting.

Her debut album, 19, so called because she was only 19 when she recorded it, was released in 2008 to much commercial and critical success. 19 was certified four times platinum in the UK. Her song ‘Chasing Pavements’ from this album is probably the first song that many fans would have heard.

Adele released her second album, 21, in early 2011.

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one would imagine its enormous success helped her overcome her broken heart. The album was well received critically and surpassed the success of her debut recording.

With her two albums and the first two singles from 21, "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You", Adele became the first living artist to achieve the feat of two top five hits in both the UK Official Singles Chart and the Official Albums Chart simultaneously since the Beatles in 1964.

21 is the longest running number one album by a female solo artist on the UK Albums Chart and is the longest running number one album by a female in Billboard history. The success of 21 earned Adele numerous mentions in the Guinness Book of World Records. The album has been certified 15 times platinum in the UK; in the US the album has held the top position longer than any other album since 1985. She is the first artist to sell more than 3 million copies of an album in a year in the UK. The amount of awards and records broken by Adele could fill the page. Suffice it to say, she has won them all.

In October 2011, Adele was forced to cancel two tours because of a vocal cord hemorrhage. Her laser microsurgery was successful and she went on to make her live comeback at the 2012 Grammy Awards in February. She won in all six categories, equaling the record for most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in one night.

Adele recently announced she will be taking a break before beginning work on her third album. Fashion designer Karl Largerfeld caused controversy when he criticised her weight, but Adele was undaunted. She is outspoken and unspoiled by her meteoric success and is respected as a unique singer and songwriter. Her critical and commercial success is unparalleled. She is a beautiful and talented woman who does not confirm to the stereotypical girls who compete in talent shows wanting only to be famous but with little real talent to offer. Adele has broken the mould created by pop moguls such as Simon Cowell and there may well be others like her out there waiting for a chance to share their music with the world.

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THEATRE An interview with Norman Dunnington, Chairman of Javea Players Q. I see that Javea Players have been in the news quite a bit recently. Tell me what has been happening.

23 to 27 at 8pm. Tickets 12€ except for Gala Night (April 23), which is 15€ including cold buffet and cava.

There are discounts for Group bookings and you can book with Mabel on 96 579 4937. Tickets are also available at Humpty Dumpty, Javea Park.

Q. Tell me, what else is happening?

ND. We have begun a new member recruitment drive and people who join during the week of One Way Pendulum will receive a welcome gift of a bottle of wine or cava. We then have a full programme for the rest of the year, a Summer production in the Casa de Cultura in Javea, together with a meal in the square outside; an Autumn Studio production that may connect with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens; and “Calendar Girls” in November.

Another initiative is the forming links with other local associations and businesses such as La Cocina restuarante, Javea Bridge Club, the Charity Shop Library and the Anglo-Spanish association. We welcome contacts with others who would like to set up mutually supportive arrangements of any kind, by contacting me through our website, www.javeaplayers.com.

ND. Yes. First we are delighted that we have new sponsors, Blacktower Financial Management Limited, and they are helping us to reintroduce our gala nights. Next, we have just finished performing The Ancient Mariner in our Studio theatre in Javea, which we also took to Careline’s theatre in Alcalali, and the newspaper reviews and comments from the audience were very complimentary so we were delighted. We have also revamped our website, www.javeaplayers.com, which is proving to be quite popular judging by the large num- Thanks, Norman, it leaves me quite breathless just talking about all the things Javea Players are doing. ber of hits.

Q. I hear you are directing the next play, tell me more.

CRUZ ROJA WINS CONTRACT FOR BEACH ND. Yes, we are well into rehearsals for One Way SURVEILLANCE AND SAFETY Pendulum by N.F. Simpson. It is an extremely funny play and should have the audience rolling in the aisles. The Local Assembly of the Spanish Red Cross in Javea It is wacky, different style of humour which I think our has signed the contract to provide the services for lifeaudience will appreciate. There are some wonderful guarding, assistance, rescue, first aid and medical transcharacters and brilliant dialogue. Add to that some port by land on the beaches of Javea for the next two spectacular props and effects, and you have what is seasons. In the summer all the rescue services will be probably the best play created by N F Simpson, who deployed to the Grava, Benissero, Arenal, Barraca and Granadella beaches.

The contract, endorsed by the Local Executive Board this week, was awarded for 335,709 Euros (VAT included) after a public tender process that began in January this year. The contract is renewable.

The agreement signed between the municipality and the contractor includes improvements in material and number of hours, as well as services such as beach campaigns aimed at promoting health, and leisure activities for seniors and children. Attention has also been guaranteed for special-needs users requiring assistance with bathing or those at risk of becoming lost or disoriented.

The Red Cross will also work with the Town Hall of Javea to provide other services on the beach such as security, cleaning, buoy marking, inspection, monitoring, environmental reporting or reporting on dangerous areas for swimwas described by the critic Kenneth Tynan as “the most ming. gifted comic writer the English stage has discovered The signing of since the war". If you go to our web site you can see a the contract took 2 minute video clip of a rehearsal to give you an idea place on Tuesday about it. We are particularly pleased to be reintroducing m o r n i n g . the cold buffet with cava on the opening night and I’m glad to say that over 50% of the tickets sold in the first Representing the Town Hall was few days are for that night. the Councillor for Finance and Contracting, Oscar Antón, while the Red Cross was represented by its presQ . When and where is it on?

ND. At the Union Musical, Gata de Gorgos from April ident, Jose Luis Domenech.

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Agenda 21 is a non-political process whereby inhabitants of a town can have a say in the long-term sustainable development of their community. Jávea has been part of this UN initiative since 2004, but as proceedings are mostly conducted in either Castellano and Valenciano, the authors decided that as more than half the population of Jávea consists of expatriates, it would be useful to set up a Wiki website to disseminate information in English. This column is a summary of recent events. For more information and up-to-date news, please visit; http//agenda21-xabia.wikidot.com

Compiled by Chris Betterton-Jones and Tim Ladd Tourist information booth for the Arenal The Town Hall has revealed the design of a new Tourist Information booth which will be installed near the first clump of palm trees at the Arenal. It has a modern, original design with space for two people, and closed at night with a "see through" window, so people can see inside. The cost is around €20,000, twice as much they had hoped to spend on hiring one, but since it has been difficult to arrange to employ extra staff for the booth, they decided to invest in the structure, which can be relocated in winter months. It will be manned by staff from the Arenal Tourism office, which in turn, will only be open on the busiest "changeover" days.

Spain drought depletes reservoirs for hydropower and farms The continuation of Spain's long-running drought further cut the major gas- and grain-importing country's capacity to generate hydropower and irrigate crops in the past week, official data showed on Tuesday. The three months to February were the driest since the Met office began compiling comparable records in 1947, which has drained hydropower reservoirs and forced up wholesale power prices. Scarcity of hydropower makes Spain more dependent on gas-fired generators and drives up imports by what is typically the world's eighth-biggest natural gas importer. It is also the fourthlargest importer of liquefied natural gas.

fires are not permitted within 500m of the forest, and urged not to start fires or let off fireworks in risky areas.

Improved beach services for 2012 The Javea Town Hall has issued an invitation to tender for several of the seasonal service on the beaches that have been deserted since 2010, such as the sunbeds and umbrella services on the beaches of La Grava, Benissero or First Montañar and half of the Arenal beach. The Town Hall is very interested in making these services available, for which it has lowered the price of the initial tender established in 2010. In addition, the Department of Environment and Beaches under the direction of Doris Courcelles proposes a new nautical concession in the form of a kayak rental service on the Granadella beach.

Xàbia has a cash surplus of €3.5 million Jávea's municipal accounts are healthy with a cash surplus of some €3.5 million Euros. This means that the town can settle the 91 bills outstanding to suppliers at the end of March, totalling some €1,753,720. They will also be able to implement the proposal for a bus station, costing some €150,000 This proposal was selected by the citizen's forum of Agenda21 by public vote. Despite this surplus, the town still owes some €14 million, most of which (12.1 million) is a loan to pay for the underground car parks. The rest are hangovers from other earlier capital projects. These debts will be gradually amortised. The Spain: "Don't cut while green" to ensure best fruit cash surplus for 2012 is expected to be €6 million. This Like every year, before the harvest of melon and water- means the Town will not have to use the bail out plan melon starts in the fields of Almería, the local government from the Central Government. The AMJASA accounts of Andalucía and the Andalucía Interprofessional Fruits are also fully balanced. and Vegetables has started an informative campaign highlighting the importance of harvesting fruit in the Amjasa signs a cooperation agreement with the optimal state for the development of its commerce. This schools and exempts them from payment of water week, it will start the control plan to avoid the cutting of bills watermelon and melon before time, under the slogan The Muncipal Water Supply Company of Javea, "Don't cut it while green". Agriculture and Fishing Amjasa, has signed a collaboration agreement with the insists on the importance of "avoiding selling in the two secondary schools (or institutos) of the municipality: markets those shipments that are not completely ripe IES Antoni Llidó and IES Number 1. With agreement, and don't have the sugar levels".

Amjasa will stop billing these schools for their water consumption (100 cubic meters per month approx). In Forest fire monitoring campaign return, the secondary schools will incorporate curricular The Javea Town Hall will launch a special forest mon- activities aimed at educating the students on the need itoring campaign from 6th until 16th April. A task force for rational water use and raising awareness about the made up of the Civil Protection Volunteers and the cycle from all its perspectives: drainage; wells, waste Balcon al Mar volunteer fire-fighter brigade will mon- water, purification and desalination systems. itor the forestland in the municipality. The task force will have two water-pumping vehicles and will coordinate For more information and up-to-date news, visit; with the local police and the Marina Alta fire-fighting http//agenda21-xabia.wikidot.com and the workgroups' squad located in Denia. The public is reminded that multilingual website: http://xabia21grupos.com/

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Jose Chulvi

On ‘World Water Day,’ AMJASA, signed a cooperation agreement with the two main secondary schools in Xàbia.

The schools will no longer pay water bills in exchange for the curriculum teaching students to have an awareness of the rational use of water, and to learn about the entire water MAYOR OF JAVEA cycle: storm water, sewage, sewage treatment and the First of all I would like to desalination process. I am sure that this initiative will crethank everyone who has ate much greater awareness among our young people on joined me on my English the sensible use of this valuable resource. language Facebook page – ‘Javea Mayor José Chulvi’ through this page I am trying I am delighted to announce that I have been able to sign an to keep you informed of the agreement with the Casa Mediterráneo Foundation who will make a grant of 60,000 euros to cover the entire cost latest news in Xàbia. of the Xàbia Jazz Festival during the summer.

Sr Juan de Dios Navarro, the delegate from the Consell in In June 2010 I preAlicante made an official sented a motion at visit to Xàbia, during which a Plenary Session I reminded him of various of Xàbia Town outstanding issues such as Council that the Nit the repairs to the Vicente de Sant Joan dels Tena and Graüll schools Focs be declared a which are the responsibility Festival of Special of the Regional Tourist Interest.

This major event in Government.

Xàbia has now been officially declared by Valencia as a Fiesta of Special Tourist Interest in the Comunidad Valenciana.

Sr Navarro expressed his support and his willingness to discuss the situation and chase up the matter with the Regional Government. He has guaranteed the backing of the Government for all the projects which Xàbia needs, “depending on the economic situation," and called for "transparency and loyalty between the two administrations to work for the welfare of Xàbia’s citizens.

On 23rd March I attended the inauguration of the exhibition "Central Cinema: Yesterday & Today" in the Soler Blasco Museum in Xàbia Old Town which runs until April 27. On display is a collection of old photographs and memorabilia that remind us of the former activities of this important cultural centre. I believe the reopening of this beautiful building is vital to reviving the Old Town. The renovation of this property is a project that is shared by all the political parties and we will strive to obtain the necessary financing by presenting a project to the Regional Government for the work to be included in the regional Plan for Works and Services 2013. This could lead to a subsidy of up to 65% of the investment required.

On July 2nd 1612 Xàbia was granted its independent status During the month I had the pleasure of visiting the as a ‘Vila’ (town), cultural celebrations are being planned to offices of the ISVH (Intersociedad de Vecinos mark the occasion of the 400th anniversary.

Hispanófilos) of Balcon al Mar, and had an enjoyable meeting with the new management committee, and a I am pleased to announce that within less than a year, due small group of the Volunteer Fire-fighters, who do such to careful management and the elimination of unnecessary expenses the government team has been able to substantiala fantastic job for Xàbia. ly reduce the municipal debt.

Various public works are in progress including the removal of the confusing road markings at Montañar. The enhancement of various roundabouts was carried out in time for the Easter tourist season.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter.

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MORAIRA

"Windows at home frozen - what should I do?"

MAS Y MAS SUPERMARKET (Main Altea road)

20 euros one way BUS STOP (Near Bar Senieta) PEPE LA SAL SUPERMARKET (Moraira-Calpe road) PAN Y PAN (Ghs Villas) In Javea you can also book at our appointed agent located in the Port COPISHOP

If you have a travel agency or an estate agency and would like to be an agent please contact us on commercial@beniconnect.com (Christine)

Husband - "spray some de-icer or pour hot water on them" Wife a few minutes later - "Done that, now computer won't work at all”.

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BayRadio with

Tony Myles

It must be Easter in the Costa Blanca because it is raining.

Despite the fact that Easter weekend moves around the calendar you can be sure that at some point during the holiday week it will bucket down. The upside is that we have the consolation that in a few days it will be warm and sunny – guaranteed.

One other aspect of life in Spain that is equally certain is the generous spirit of the Bay Radio audience and their incredible sense of fun. So it is with this knowledge that I am happy to draw your attention to the Bay Radio BE NICE DAY which happens on May 6th. As the major and most popular English Language radio station in Spain our team have a strong sense of responsibility and we even have a lovely lady dedicated to coordinating all our charity events. Her name is Magpie and it was she who created the concept of this special day. So with Magpie driving us all forward we have invited various charities, private companies, Golf Societies and individuals to perform some events on that day that will raise funds. The underlying theme is to have fun doing so and so I am assured that there will be numerous weird and wacky activities.

The Bay Radio network has already committed to working with several charities in our area and we will be holding 5km sponsored walks between Valencia and Mojacar, but we want more charities to get involved and need your help! No matter how big or small, if you know or work for a charity that wants get involved please email charity@bayradio.fm. In short, we aim to ensure that there is a load of FUN in fundraising.

One final word in appreciation of our mate Campbell Lamont. He is universally acknowledged by everyone, other than one or two envious of his success, as the champion of the golfer in Spain and having created an environment which provides guaranteed revenue for the golf courses and affordable green fees for the players he has now diversified into entertainment and is responsible for the welcome presence of SIMPLE MINDS here in the Costa Blanca. Whilst others moan and complain he makes great strides in making life in Spain more enjoyable for everyone. Well done, Mate!!! And there is more to come – watch this space .

Cheers Tony tony@bayradio.fm

with John Migan Hi again all, I hope all is well. We have unfortunately experienced some interference problems with our Javea frequency recently so are continuing with our work to upgrade the Javea signal. This work will continue until we are 100% satisfied with the signal and coverage, so again I thank you for bearing with us and keep checking our weekly full page Ad in the EWN for any new frequency details.

Spectrum FM is registered as a National Cultural Association in Spain, where we assume responsibility to inform our listeners on how to integrate more easily in Spain by offering daily information on Spanish law, national and local holidays, national and local events, basically anything that helps our listeners. We also encourage any local charities or groups to send us any local event information which we will put on air (without charge), so if we can help you and your charity or group please feel free to send details to the email address at the bottom of this page.

We had great fun at this year’s ‘Zumbathon’ on Javea beach (March 31st) and would like to thank Kimberley for all of her hard work arranging the event and raising over 1,700€ for her chosen charity ‘APASA,’ as always a great job done by Kimberley (www.zumbacostablanca.com) so on behalf of everyone: a BIG thank you!

I am really looking forward to the ex-Simple Minds concert at the Denia Marriot on the 13th and 14th April where we will be providing the music for the after show party, real rock legends of the 80’s that really have: ‘been there and done that’ gracing us with their presence with their only Spanish gigs, a night not to be missed! Sing together: la la la la, la la la la, la la la la la la la la la la, la la la la (Don’t you forget about me, remember that!?) I can feel a karaoke night coming on beforehand!  Easter in Javea really is a great and exciting time, even though the weather over the last few years has tried its best to spoil the party, the ‘buzz’ around Javea with all the shops, restaurants and bars open for the start of summer, the beautiful old town and the beach fronts all busy and full of family life, the night markets open, just great, I love our beautiful town!

That’s me again for this month; I am off to eat another Easter egg! As always many thanks for listening and feel free to email me with any views, comments or events:

john@spectrumfm.net

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dog will learn to behave in a needy , clingy way, to such an extent that it can become timid, insecure and sometimes reach extremes of anxiety.

Animal Care with Fleur Conway Fleur, has worked as a vetinarary assistant for 20 years. Her work included surgery, anaesthesia, laboratory, emergencies, intensive care, consultations and X-ray. She is also a trained Dog groomer and studied canine/feline psychology, equine psychology, and currently studying Equine Therapeutic Massage and aromatherapy. Her alternative qualifications include, Bach Flower, Holistic therapies, Crystal Healing, Chakras, colour therapy, Kinesiology and mind control She currently lives with four dogs, five cats, one parrot, one hamster, two guinea pigs, five tortoises, one Iguana, chickens/cockerels, one goose, one sheep, two horses, two Vietnamese pigs and around 28 cockatiels.

WHY DO WE NEED ANIMALS IN OUR LIVES Have you ever thought why we surround ourselves with animals? Why we get so attached to them and even look after them better than ourselves or our children? Why we are so attracted to them?

Animals express unconditional love, they allow us to express our feelings without feeling judged and feeling ridiculous.

Because they are loyal, forgive, joyous, always loving they make us feel safe when expressing our feelings.

But we must be careful not to push our emotional emptiness or issues on to our animals as in the long run this can cause problems in our relationship with them and in our pet. A lot of the time we have high expectations of our pets and when these aren’t reached, we can get extremely cross or annoyed with them. Normally, these expectations are really our own internal emotional needs that have not been dealt with by us.

We can also influence negatively our animal’s behaviour and condition them by the way we express our emotions and feelings.

For instance a person who is a very “needy “ person will express this neediness to their pet ( for example a dog) and the

Animals play such an important part in our lives.

They give us love, friendship, happiness, they are always willing to please and always forgive us...we have so much to learn from them, in fact we have much more to learn from animals than animals from us, if only we could be more humble and see this.

Animals continuously demonstrate compassion, whether be a dog, cat, cow, chicken, elephant, dolphin, bird...

We have all heard of, and seen images of animals looking after each other, cuddling up together, defending one another and not necessarily animals of the same species.

Animals are natural healers, they come to our side when we are feeling down and offer support, warmth and love.

Many animals are Therapists as a profession; dogs, horses or dolphins work together with specialised trained people to help children and adults with Down syndrome, autism, spinal injuries, depression, addictions, traumas, with the elderly, people in hospital etc.

Their connection with the person in need of help is so deep that the specialised trainer is really Fleur (Flor) Conway: only there to offer support andHolistic Therapist Animals help. The true healing work is and Humans done by the animal itself.

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WHATS on in

JAVEA EXHIBITIONS Sunday 1st of april Bento's Gallery Art by Oscar Bento Painting, Sculpture and Photography until the end of April.

Central Cinema: then and now Exhibit about the former Central Cinema building. From the 23rd of March until the 27th of April.

Friday 20th of april Casa del Cable Suana Escudero Exhibit of Artworks by the Artist, Suana Escudero. Open until the 12th of May. Friday 27th of april Ca Lambert 15 Years of Corpus Christi Celebration in Xàbia Exhibit with photography, material, costumes, a 15 year compilation of the Corpus Christi Holiday celebration in Xàbia. Open until the 19th of May.

EVENTS Friday 13th of april 20:00 h. Culture Centre Concert Concert by Paul Alcaide Quartet and Ad Libitum Organized by Paul A. Sanchez.

Saturday 14th of april 11:00 h. Xàbia Port Theatrical Routes El puerto de los sueños (The Port of Dreams) Dive into the seafaring tradition of the Duanes de la Mar district and discover its mysteries by means of actors who will represent astonishing characters. Inscription: Xàbia Tourist Info. Tel.: 96 579 07 36/ 96 579 43 56/ 96 646 06 05.

Duration: 1 hr. 30 min. Price: adults 6€, children 3€ and children below the age of 8: Free of charge.

Departure Location: Xàbia Port Tourist Info.

Limited places.

Sunday 15th of april 09:00 h. "Miguel Buigues Andrés" Sports Centre Sports 6th Rhythmic Gymnastics Trophy Organized by: Xàbia Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

Sponsor: Council of Sports of Xàbia.

Timetable: From 09:00 to 20:00.

Sunday 15th of april 09:00 h. New Cemetery Parking Hiking route Les Valls Free Route without prior registration. Time: 4 hr.

Difficulty: Low. Equipment: water, food, trainers and photo camera.

Friday 20th of april 18:00 h. Public Library Children Storytellers The Little Mermaid "La Sirenita" in valencia language.

Friday 20th of april 20:00 h. Culture Centre Discussion Additives, Genetically Modified Crops and Food Panic

By Jose Miguel Mulet Salort Organized by: Meridià Zero. Sponsor: Town Council of Xàbia.

Friday 20th of april 20:30 h. Plaça de Baix Concert Folk-Jazz Trio Jazz, Folk and Mediterranean Music.

Saturday 21st of april 09:00 h. Music Conservatory Course 4th Trumpet Course With Participation by the Professor of the Advanced Conservatory of Alicante, Mr. José Javier Pastor Pastor.

Saturday 21st of april 18:00 h. Historical City Centre Leisure Extreme Active Xàbia Hip Hop Party: Musical Performances, Dance Workshop and Graffiti. Until 22:00 in the Parking facility of Portal del Clot.

Saturday 21st of april 22:00 h. Music Conservatory Performance by Portitxol Dance Group Trilogy Part II "Evolution" Performance by the Portitxol Traditional Dance Group.

Sunday 22nd of april 10:00 h. Pl. Convent (Convent Square)

II Encuentro de bolillos (2nd Bobbin Lace Encounter) Thursday 26th of april 20:00 h. Culture Centre Workshop Strengthening of the Immunological System Level 5. By Juan Cayuela, Juan Francisco Martínez and Raquel Pinero. These workshops will help you to acquire the tools to transform your life, increase your self-esteem and strengthen your immunological system. It will help you to focus on the daily work by means of personal exercises to learn how to channel energy.

Friday 27th of april Pl. Convent (Convent Square) Holiday Festivities Running of the Bulls On the 27th, 28th and 29th of April, inside the Jesus of Nazareth Holiday Festivities Schedule.

Friday 27th of april 18:00 h. Public Library Children Storytellers Nature is paralyzed "La naturaleza se paraliza" (in valencian language) Friday 27th of april 22:00 h. Plaça de Baix Concert Sax Express Sunday 29th of april 08:00 h. Mare de Déu dels Àngels Sanctuary Hiking route Santuari Mare de Déu dels Àngels-Cova TalladaTorre Gerro-Molins-Santuari (PR-CV 355) Free route without prior inscription. Duration: 5 hr., Difficulty: High. Equipment: water, food, suitable footwear, photography camera, flashlight and bathing suit.

Sunday 29th of april 09:00 h. "Miguel Buigues Andrés" Sports Centre Sports 4th Rhythmic Gymnastics Trophy Club Montgó Organized by: Club Deportivo Montgó Xàbia.

Sponsor: Council of Sports of Xàbia.

Monday 30th of april 11:00 h. Xàbia Port Theatrical Routes El puerto de los sueños (The Port of Dreams) Dive into the seafaring tradition of the Duanes de la Mar district and discover its mysteries by means of actors who will represent astonishing characters. Inscription: Xàbia Tourist Info. Tel.: 96 579 07 36/ 96 579 43 56/ 96 646 06 05.

Duration: 1 hr. 30 min. Price: adults 6€, children 3€ and children below the age of 8: Free of charge.

Departure Location: Xàbia Port Tourist Info.

Limited places.

WINE Hospital RACK with Sweet Wine? That’s Really Rich, That One! It’s all rot, anyway!

Well, it looks mouldy and it truly is mould . I mean that grey mould stuff you see on plants. Not enough sunlight or ventilation or just too damp? Best to chuck it right away before it spreads around the place. Better luck next year, we hope.

Was it the Marquis himself or his vintner or a friend who thought they might just give it a try? After all, when you just washed off the mould, Botritis Cyneria, the grapes themselves, though somewhat shriveled, were really did taste sweet. Good enough to make some wine perhaps, even if not as much as usual. After all, the Marquis could get by very nicely, anyway. Just ferment it and cask up what little we have, and see how it comes out later?

I wonder if that is how the Saluces gates were first opened on one of the world’s finest and expensive white wines? Back in the 1980s, with some wine scouts from Finland, in Bordeaux in early-ish October, we went to the vineyard just as the vintage harvesting was in progress.

Small boxes of grapes were being loaded onto a tractortrailer, headed for the winery, grey dust hung like smoke in the still air, quite extraordinary!

In anticipation (and being well prepared) this specialist-scouting group had already a couple of bottles of Chateau d’Yquem put by for a later occasion.

Although I do seem to recall it was actually a year or two later that we tried their ‘Yquem, with a dish of their own choosing, thinly sliced smoked salmon with fresh

HELP

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strawberries. This was in Thornbury Castle, outside Bristol (we did chose the campsites carefully too). Of course the Marquis de Lur Saluces obviously would not have been with us, but we felt we were doing justice to ‘his ‘noble rot’-or ‘pourriture noble’. Yes, those were the days.

About twenty years before, I had worked with what was then claimed to be the longest wine list in the world, in Harvey’s restaurant in Bristol. There was Ch. D’Yquem and other treasures on that list too, but also some ‘Trockenbeerenauslese’— the German equivalent of top sauternes, in terms its mould, richness, keeping qualities and price. Luckily for me, a fairly regular millionaire patron was rather fond of these ‘Trocks’. As an eager young enthusiast, on decidedly limited resources, this particular patron (J.J.) was generous enough to offer me the chance to sip one or two of these comparative rarities, when these were being served towards the end of dinner; for which wine experience I remain most truly grateful!

Even around here, one can be offered a free glass of mistela to end your evening meal when out and about. Although Moscatel may be quite at the other end of the sweet wine league table, (and we may be likewise somewhat less impoverished or less eager?) nonetheless, Mistela is certainly far from being mouldy. After all, it’s the gesture that Counts!

PS For free impartial advice on Yquem, just look it up on Wiki. The Yquem story since the 1980s is even more remarkable…

If you are visiting Denia hopspital and are not a confident Spanish speaking person - help is at hand.

Amongst their many local services, the Help organisation of Denia man a special desk situated on the left of the main reception area from 1100 to 1400 Monday to Friday. If you have a definite appointment and feel you may need the assistance of an interpreter, call the “HELP” desk in advance giving the necessary information: date, time, SIP number, department, etc. but please allow as much time as possible. The direct line to the hospital desk during Help working hours is 96 642 9346. There is no charge for this service and it is at the discretion of the patient whether they choose to make a donation to the HELP organisation. Also see web page: www.helpofdenia.com

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Tonsils v Circumcision

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS

Two little kids are in a hospital, lying on stretchers next to each other outside the operating room, the first surgeries of the day. The first kid leans over and asks, "What are you in here for?"

Today, the Royal Navy intercepted three boatloads of people off the northern coast of France. This placed the Royal Navy in an awkward position as the boats were heading towards France.

The second kid says, "I'm getting my tonsils out, and I'm afraid."

The first kid says, "You've got nothing to worry about. I had that done when I was four.

They put you to sleep, and when you wake up they give you lots of Jell-O and ice cream.

It's a breeze."

The second kid then asks, "What are you here for?"

The first kid "Circumcision."

says,

"Whoa!" the second kid replies, "Good luck, buddy.

I had that done when I was born.

I couldn't walk for a year."

Another surprise finding was that they were loaded with British citizens who were all seniors of pensionable age.

Their claim was that they were trying to get to France so as to be able to return to Britain as illegal immigrants and therefore be entitled to far more benefits than they were receiving as legitimate British pensioners.

The Royal Navy, it is believed, gave them food, water and fuel and assisted them on their journey southward.

We are booking the next boat now, let me know if you know anyone who wants to come too.

Mercadona

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Beautiful range of cards, gift wrap, etc.

Board Games also stocked.

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SMOKED HADDOCK LASAGNE Ingredients

This delicious dish was enjoyed by my husband and me at Christmas as a starter. I have expanded the quantity of the ingredients to make it into a main course.

2 large fillets of skinless smoked haddock 5 sheets of ready to use lasagne 1 x 250gm tub of Mascarpone 2tsp cornflour A little salt and pepper 30gm Parmesan cheese finely grated

Method Poach the fish very gently in a little water until just flaky.

Do not overcook.

Remove the fish onto a plate. Measure 500cl of the poaching liquid into a saucepan and thicken slightly with the cornflour. Bring to the boil and remove from the heat. Now whisk the Mascarpone into the liquid until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Put a little of the sauce into an ovenproof dish or tin. (I used a bread tin as it was just the right size. If you do not have a suitable dish it is possible to buy a packet of foil take-away type dishes).

Put a sheet of lasagne on next, then some flaked fish followed by some more sauce. Continue building up the layers like this, finishing with a layer of sauce. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and cook at 200c for 25 minutes.

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EATING OUT

John

WITH

Deacon

A British eduvation of the post-war period may have done many things but it certainly did not equip John Deacon for his arrival in Paris in 1964 as an EMI trainee. The splendours of French gastronomy came at him like a bolt of lightning. His subsequent EMI postings to Bruxelles, Beirut, Athens, Amsterdam & Dubai only made the journey the more fascinating. We hope that this experience will prove the basis for a helpful guide to readers exploring Jávea and the surrounding area. Many of his friends agree with him that muzak is one of the scourges of our time which means that the worst offenders do not feature in these listings. If it bothers you, always ask to have it turned down. Visit www.pipedown.info ... and bon appetit ! follow later.

The second ENGLISH TEA took place on April 5th and was another success. The next tea will be given on Thurs. May 3rd (16:30 18:00h). It is necessary to book [96 579 0200] . It appears this is set "AN INLAND TREASURE" to become a delightful and regular social event. We do hope so.

Tel: 96 579.0200 / javea@parador.es LA RATATOUILLE : At Sanet y Negrals,

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C/Mayor 14 (on the road from Beniarbeig to Benimeli). The German owners, Timo Kaiser & Gesine Janasik, formerly ran a successful Las Marinas restaurant. Their clients have followed them, so best to book ! They take loving pride in both cooking & presentation, and they do not have muzak (hooray !). Excellent web page shows restaurant of great elegance. Menu-deldía €15. Thanks to the reader who sent this in (and since praised by another two readers! ).

Tel: 96 640.8326 / Lunch: 13-15h, evenings from 19h/ f. Sun.pm & Mon. / info@laratatouille.es / www.laratatouille.es OUR WORLD CLASS RESTAURANT BONAMB : Dutch owned, this restaurant (formerly Giardino, at roundabout at end of Cabanes) has opened recently after a complete transformation with beautifully laid out gardens and terraces. This is the most important gastronomic investment in Jávea - ever - and it really puts Jávea on the map completing the triangle of world-class restaurants formed by Quique Dacosta (Denia) and Casa Pepa (Ondara). Menus are at €40 and €70 but, more importantly for first time visitors, on Wednesday evenings they offer a 5-course dinner and, with each course, is served the appropriate wine at an all-in price of €45. The writer was both charmed and enchanted. Tel : 96 508 4440 / E-mail: reservas@bonamb.com / http://bonamb.com/index.html ... and THE VERY BEST OF JÁVEA - for all true Gastronauts MASENA : Go to the end of Cami Cabanes (behind Barclays) and immediately left onto the Benitachell (Golf Club) road. Beautifully appointed Belgian-run restaurant with a stylish air of Mexican decoration. Menu del dia €17 (but not Sundays). Consideration of their cuisine, atmosphere and attentive service leads us to suggest that this is now Jávea’s No.1 restaurant. Must book. Tel : 96 579.3764 / f.

Tues.

PARADOR OF JÁVEA : The superb new chef (Sr. Francisco Pagan) continues to establish himself. Their restaurant now offers a truly gastro-nautical treat - and one of their Menu-del-días, at €20.11, is simply marvellous (ask for this when you book). Remember their outstanding breakfast buffet. Details of the summer lunch buffet will

EL RODAT : Superb restaurant of the Rodat Hotel (a Small Hotels of the World member!). Gastronomic menu c.€42. Just along the Cabo de la Nao road, right into the first entrance to Tosalet then up on the left. Tel : 96 647.0710 / f. Sun/Mon. IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN from €30 + per head AMARRE 152 : literally "Mooring 152", at the head of the yachtmooring creek that goes inland from the Parador. Menus del dia €18 & 20 (fish). Excellent for rice/fish dishes. Tel : 96 579.0629 / open daily.

ATALAYA : On the right side of Jávea's Arenal beach (above Scallops). Creative dishes of superb quality - now listed here but reservations about loud muzak remain. Notwithstanding the noise we are pleased to acknowledge their culinary skills and hope the problem has been tamed !

Tel: 96 628.9666 / f.? / Web: http://atalayajavea.com/ LA BOHÈME : (Arenal beach front) : This restaurant is amongst the best on the Arenal front. Fine tapas. Superb steaks. Consistently good.

Menu del dia €14.95. Parador end of Arenal promenade. Tel : 96 579.1600 / open daily.

LE GOURMAND : (on the right hand end of Arenal beach before Scallops). We think this restaurant has taken the crown to become the best French gastronomic establishment at Arenal. Menu del día €15 with wine. Not to be missed. Best to book.

Tel: 96 628.9686 / f. Wed (but winter opening is Fri/Sat/Sun - until Easter). legourmand.javea@gmail.com LA PLAZA No.6 : in the triangular "square" opp. Humpty Dumpty at Arenal. All year around, successful and delightful German-owned establishment offering excellent international cuisine (and can include an excellent Wiener schnitzel !). A favourite with residents in tranquil surroundings. Menu del dia €11 (midday) & €19.00 (evenings).

Kitchen open till 23:30h. Tel: 96 646 2314 /f. Mon. SOFIA'S : Avda. del Pla 20, Jávea. Really delicious and excellently prepared food. The Menu-del-día is amongst the best (cost/quality) of anywhere we know & currently Euros 14.50 with a glass of wine - but available Thursday lunch only). High standard. Beautifully appointed. Easy parking. Tel: 96 646.2903 / Open 19:00 - 22:30h / f.

Sun/Mon. EXCELLENT CHEZ ANGEL : Brasserie style. Excellent meat - absolutely the

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best Châteaubriand in the area. Wonderful Cous-cous. Serves copious vegetables. Menus del día €16 & €25. Close to Humpty Dumpty on right after Arenal traffic lights. Tel : 96 579.2723 / f. Tues.

LA CALIMA : Avda. de la Marina Española (pedestrianized seafront in port) - next to Piri-Piri and recently refurbished. Marvellous, imaginative and sometimes rewardingly experimental. Menu del día €11.95 (Mon-Sat) but Sun. €13. Tel : 96 579 4821 / open daily.

LA COCINA : leaving Jávea port towards the old town - last of row of shops before petrol station). Adventurous regional Spanish cuisine with a simple and attractive structure of menu-building. Very well studied wine list.

Tel: 96 579.5140 / (f. Monday) PIRI-PIRI : Excellent/imaginative (copious) 'tapas'. Widely praised and popular with residents. On the port's pedestrianised sea-front, leading from the bridge. Arrive early for lunch, but best to book.

Excellent menu-del-día €11.50 (special menu €15.90) (w/ends €13.60). Very professional - one of our favourites. Tel : 96 579.4745 / f. Sun.pm & Mon. LOS REMOS de la NÃO : Jávea, Arenal beach front (on big car park) : French owned and one of the best on the Arenal beach. Lies at the right hand end of the bay on the edge of the large car park overlooking the beach. Menu del día €15 (Sunday €20). Must book. Tel : 96 647.0776 / Open 7/7.

LA RENDA : Jávea Port, right beside the Cinema Jayan. New restaurant beautifully appointed - very creative cuisine. Menu del día €12.50. Muzak turned off on request.

Tel: 96 579.3763 / E-mail: larenda.javea@gmail.com N.B. This restaurant offers a bargain pre-cinema menu del día from 18:45h (Mon-Thurs) at €14 which includes your cinema ticket ! To find out what film is on, go to : http://www.cinejayan.com/ click English "English version".

LA RUSTICA : Jávea - Cami Cabanes: Take road to right of Barclays, right at roundabout; it's along on the left after the first burmp.

Excellent (Belgian/Italian influenced) cuisine; lovely situation/terrace (menus del dia €14 & €16). Tel : 96 577.0855 / f. Sun.pm & Mon. TOSCA : Arenal beach, on the bridge overlooking the creek and close to Jávea Parador. Creative cooking. Approx. Euros 35.00.

Excellent menu del día 16.95 Euros. Tel : 96 579.3145 / f. Mon. midday

FAMILY RESTAURANTS / GOOD RELIABLE AUSTRIACO / CAFÉ Wien : Arenal beach front - wonderful breakfasts and the best bakery in Jávea. Superb bread/croissants from 0700h (another source of excellent bread is the Saladar supermarket).

Tel : 96 647.1004 / open daily AZORIN : Jávea Port (in street behind Napoli). Superb fish/chicken & chips. Menu del dia €9. Kids love it. Tel : 96 579.4495 / f. Sat.

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MEZQUIDA : Main road from Jávea towards Arenal, on right side, just after/opp. Sol-Mar offices. Good ambience/very popular Spanish 'family' restaurant. Good prices; great rice dishes & superb meat. Isn’t this the best Arroz negro you ever tasted ? Menu del dia €16. Tel : 96 579.3620 / open 7/7 MONTGÓ : 2-3kms along Jávea - Jesús Pobre road (on left, with large stone tablet outside). Amazing choice/value, quantity/quality & well presented. Best fish & chips of the region. Menu del dia €11.50.

Tel : 96 579.5020 / f. Thur.

PIZZERIA PEPA : Jávea: Arenal beach front, nr. middle. Spanish; excellent value, swift service. Pizza takeaway. Very efficient, popular with good atmosphere; must book ! Menu del dia €16. The best quick-service "family" restaurant at the beach. Tel : 96 579.2572 / open daily. [ this management just reopened El Gaucho on the Jesús Pobre road ].

TAJ MAHAL : The "top rank" Indian restaurant at Arenal.

Overlooking main Arenal car park. Lunch buffet €7.40. Tel : 96 647.1684 / open daily.

WOK BUFFET : Jávea, at the Barclays roundabout. Very good (recently refurbished with extensive choice of shellfish). Eat all you like for Euros 9.95 (special price for kids under 7). Go early (12:30h for lunch) when the huge spread is at its best. Low on atmosphere but a great fill-up if you are hungry. Tel : 96 579.7016 / daily 12-24h.

BENI ASIA : On right side of the Cumbre del Sol road out of Benitachell high street. This is included because it is regarded by very many (including your writer) as the best chinese restaurant in the whole area, lead by the charming owner, Fan-Fan. Peking Duck a special speciality !

Tel: 96 649.4042 / fanfan@beniasia.com INCODNITO < Fish ‘n’ chips ! > : Arenal beach (on main car park). It is unsual for such an establishment to find its way onto this list but it has proved to be very reliable with both fish and chips of excellent quality. Tel : 96 577 0068 / f. Sunday.

THE TOP 10 MENUS DEL DÍA [ between €14 - €20.11 : details in text ] So many restaurants are now producing menus del día of outstanding quality that we thought it best to recognise their achievement in listing them here.

Le Gourmand Parador de Jávea (€20.11) La Plaza Los Remos Sophia's

Masena Piri-Piri La Renda La Rustica Tosca

Serious gastronauts are invited to join John Deacon's larger restaurant listing covering inland areas and Valencia j.deacon@terra.es

BACCHUS : Jávea on PinoSol-Cansalades road, after Pinosol hotel : Wonderful quality, Swiss owned. Cook your steak on stone. Menus del dia from €15 (W/ends €18). Must book. Tel : 96 647.3096 / f.

Mon. EL GAUCHO (formerly Las Brisias on the Jesús Pobre road). This refurbished restaurant has reopened as a steak house with its original name and under the management of the new owners Pizzeria Pepa (at Arenal). It has struck an immediate and positive note with many and provides a worthwhile restaurant for the residents of Montgó.

Tel: 96 646.1338 / www.pizzeriapepa.com GURKHA PALACE (Nepali-Indian) : Avda. Jaime 1, No 8, Jávea port square. Fine food with good ambience.. Take away service.

Menus del día : €9.50 & €11.99. A la carte €20-30. Tel: 96 579.3331 / f. Tues. midday.

LUNGO MARE : Arenal beach front : Magnificent, Italian restaurant; beware large portions (some can be shared !). Tel : 96 647.1196 / daily

John welcomes printable constructive comments, opinions or recommendations.

Simply Email: j.deacon@terra.es

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Be aware.....After Easter, time will be flying and it will soon be Summer. If you live here and enjoy something other than Sea, Sand, Sun and S...... ( Sorry, I forgot the other word!!!!), Jávea has a lot more to o f f e r you......

also removed on this street and replaced with plants.

Likewise, lampposts have been repaired, the promenade paper bins have been painted and several dried out palm trees have been removed from the beach. We are studying the possibility of planting more resistant varieties of trees in this area of the beach.

Excursions organized by the Tourism office:

You can find more information on www.xabia.org or in the tourism offices but you might like to see two special trips: the first one on Sunday 15th April ( starts from the new cemetery parking at 9 am.) which will take you to “LES VALLS” country side during 4 hours and the second one on Sunday 29th April ( starts from “la Plana monastery at 8am.) to discover the “”Cova Tallada”. A bit more difficult and longer – 5hours- but believe me....it is really worth it.. These excursions are free and even have a guide service.

If you prefer gardening.....

Doris Courcelles A new “mirador” in the Port area: For example, did you know that the Town Hall's Department of Environment and Services has completed an project aimed at embellishing the walkway located above the Caleta del Port, which has until now been used only by residents.

The Town Hall has decided to fix up this new viewpoint to take in the scenery and the fishing activity of the Port and include it in the "ruta de los miradores".

They also hope that the spruced up walkway will encourage tourists and residents to explore this vantage point over the sea, which is connected to two recently cleared paths that lead back down to the Port The project include cleaning, painting, rebuilding damaged walls and installation of a wooden fence along the entire length of the walkway. In addition, five benches and various waste paper bins have been installed.

Keep an eye on your palm trees!!!!! The department in charge of parks and gardens is still informing gardeners, landscaping professionals and residents in order to face the red palm weevil plague.

After the winter, furthermore measures and protocols will be planned before the expected increase of the Weevil in April and May. This is a serious environmental problem and we need your help. If you think that this insect has attacked one of your trees or the neighbour's, don't hesitate to call the Town Hall – 96 579 05 00 extension 1200, 1308 or 1310. We will send an inspector who would confirm the plague and would give you good advices to treat the affected tree.

Tarmac operation in the Montgo area:

If you live in this area, let me tell you that public works will be postponed until Tuesday, April 10th to avoid inconveniences to neighbours and visitors during the holiday period. The resurfacing works, which have already improved the road surfaces in Balcon al Mar and the Port, will resume after the San Vicente holiday and will focus on the Carretera del Pla and several streets in the Montgo urbanisations, which are currently being cleared in preparation for the works.

Therefore, after Easter two-way traffic will be restored to the part of the Carretera del Pla that was adapted for the bike lane, and several streets in the Montgó area will be resurfaced. The works will take place on the following streets: Auriga, Cuenca, La Ermita, Fénix, India, Leo, Montemayor, Rutilus and Improvements on the Arenal: Vedat. After this phase, the resurfacing work will If you prefer a gentle light walk, next to the sandy move to the Old Town, Thiviers, the Arenal and the beach, you might notice some changes . My depart- Portitxol. ment is sprucing up the Arenal area. It has made changes to the central roundabout at the Avenida Don't forget that I am here for you: Libertad, covering it with plants and ornamental stone doris.courcelles@ajxabia.org in two colours. A hedge that prevented visibility was HAVE A VERY NICE SPRING!!!!!

We are not all members of the “Costa Blanca Mountain walkers”, the team who won the last “miradors challenge”, but isn't it nice to walk and to take advantage of what Jávea can give us?

Doris Courcelles, councillor for “services, environment and beaches” was born in Belgium and studied at a French university. She speaks Castellano, English, French, Dutch, and German and is still trying to improve her Valenciano. As a consequence, she knows many residents and societies of Spanish and other nationalities here in Jávea. She moved to Spain in 1978. She has a son aged 29 and can empathise with parents in a foreign country.

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THE HOBBY HORSE AND GOAT

shops, it is rarely the high summer heat of

Timo Dee’s view on things, in and out of Javea, from up on his hobbyhorse (and with his old goat.)

the day that makes one need a doze away from the cares of the world. Madrid apparently no longer

Time it was sorted out!

comes to a complete

Just how mean can they get?

There are the same hours of light and darkness whatever the clocks may say. ‘Saving’ an hour by the clock at one end of the day just means you will ‘lose’ it by the clock at the other end, naturally enough. Here in Javea we are east of the deciding Greenwich meridian, while most of Spain lies to its west. No matter on which side of the line one may be, in terms of actual hours, light and dark will be the same, only variations determined by latitude rather than longitude.

So why do some parts of the world, like us in Europe (no, not all parts!) still think it a good idea to change this twice a year. Even the timing of that change is not logical, with the change of hour coming about eight weeks before the winter solstice, while the change back again, as we had in March, then coming about 12 weeks after the solstice. That’s quite enough inequality to make any druid throw up their arms in despair. What …rearrange

TWICE a Year !? come

did. Perhaps our Javea Town Hall could lead the way to reform locally? No bad idea, that one, they come to a complete halt and close down completely at 2pm for their ‘rest’ of the working day. But, hang on, come to think of it again; with so much else they are trying to bring up to date around here, WHY NOT?

Starting Times One thing leads to another, which is why the start times for many evening events in Javea are often at an inaccessibly late hour; 9pm to 10pm would be typical. This inaccessibility applies to those seniors among us that would need to drive into town first and return home after midnight. For some of us, this is just not on! So ‘squeezing’ the siesta hour would encourage more diversified participation and thus integration.

I hope that rings one or two bells. It’s about time it did.

those

stones at Stonehenge So

halt for mid afternoon, while Northern Europe never

on

Sarkhozy, Rajoy, Merkel and Cameron, try at least to synchronize your watches, even if the economy and the euro prove to be less tractable.

Time for old father Time’s Sake? (in Javea and elsewhere in Spain) What really gets up my old goat (answers sometimes to the name of Mog, by the way) is the continuation of institutional observance of the siesta period. Those of us

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SPRINGTIME AT THE JAVEA U3A Spring is in the air for the members of the Javea U3A and the month of March has seen a lot going on.

Javea U3A AGM The members of the Javea U3A met at the Parador Hotel on Wednesday 28th March for their AGM. This was a very special occasion, as,in addition to the normal reviews of the past years events and the voting for com-

mittee members this year involved the election of a new President following the retirement of Paul Wessendorff after a very successful term in office. Paul’s former Vice President, Peter Allin was voted in as the new President. The only other change on the committee was the election of Howard Parker as m e m b e r s h i p Secretary following the retirement of Wilma Stevenson.

Presidents past and present. The position of vice Paul Wessendorff on the left President currently with the newly elected remains vacant, but, an President Peter Allin applicant is in the wings and the members will be invited to vote on this appointment which should be decided at the next meeting on April 25th.

Speaking from his newly elected position, as president, Peter Allin thanked the retiring and remaining committee members for the time and efforts on behalf of the Javea U3A presented a programme of events and activities in the coming year that should have something for everybody.

by her tea maids, Indya and Ellese Gill.

The music was provided by Eric Taylor and the refreshments consisted of a full English tea with delicious sandwiches, cakes and scones.

The evening started out in the traditional sedate tea dance style with waltz’s, quick steps and fox trots and gradually progressed to line dancing, rock and roll and even a performance, by two of the more extrovert, and energetic, dancers, of the of the Rolling Stones, “Jumping Jack Flash” The evening was a great success and everyone went home having thoroughly enjoyed themselves and looking forward to future Javea U3A events filled with fun and surprises.

Regular events The regular monthly, and weekly, group activities continued and included Rummikubs and foodies, both of which meet at Quo Vadis. Rummikubs held their monthly lunch at Plaza 6 and the Foodies group were treated to a talk, and tasting, of Oysters, given by Edward Cheesman. The very popular Not Just Folk Group get together on the last Monday of each month at the Inn on the Green and the highlight of the March meeting was, the group organiser, Paul Wessendorrf, accompanied by Andrea Berry singing “Maids, when you are young, never marry an old man” The weekly walking groups organised by Karen and Clive White continued to roam the countryside and Tom Stevenson’s Practical Computing group delved further into cyberspace than anyone has gone before. Satcine is always a very popular monthly event, and is held at the Javea Players studio Pilates, a new group organised by carol Pilgram, has just been started.

Forthcoming events The May Ball is the big Javea U3A occasion of the year and will be held on Friday the 18th May at the El Canor Function Rooms. There will be entertainment by the Back Beat 4 Beatles and the DJ will be Eric Taylor.

Tickets have sold like hot cakes and this year’s ball looks like it s going to be another grand spectacular event.

The Javea U3A has more than sixty groups covering social, sporting, cultural and travel activities. If you The Javea U3A Tea Dance Around fifty members of the Javea U3A gathered at the would like to discover more about what we do with a Javea Social Centre on Friday evening, 30th March, for view to joining, go to our web site at a tea dance organised by Shirley King and ably assisted http:/www.u3ajavea.org

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PARAPROSDOKIANS Here is the definition: "Figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently used in a humorous situation." (Winston Churchill loved them!)

"Where there's a will, I want to be in it" is a type of paraprosdokian.

Here are more: 1. Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.

2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list.

3. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

5. We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

6. War does not determine who is right - only who is left.

7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

8. Evening news is where they begin with 'Good Evening,' and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.

9. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.

10. A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where

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11. I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just wanted paychecks.

12. Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says, 'In case of emergency, notify:' I put 'DOCTOR.' 13. I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.

14. Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.

15. Behind every successful man is his woman (and an astonished mother-in-law). Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.

16. A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory.

17. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.

18. Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.

19. There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.

20. I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure.

21. You're never too old to learn something stupid.

22. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.

23. Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.

24. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

25. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.

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Craft Corner Treasured Memories Scrapbooking is an enjoyable hobby that can be shared by all and that showcases all of the numerous photographs that we all take. Usually they either sit in a box, or on a shelf gathering dust, while some may never even be printed, remaining on your camera or laptop to not be seen or enjoyed by you and others. We often have good intentions of putting these photographs into a photo album, but a photo album just shows you the photos. Scrapbooking tells a story; it can contain photos, mementos and notes about the event, sometimes known as journaling, to help bring your memories to life.

Why not take the opportunity to start a new hobby and preserve your photos for yourself and for future generations, while also providing hours of enjoyment for yourself.

LIVING WILL FORM I, ____________, being of sound mind and body, do not wish to be kept alive indefinitely by artificial means.

Under no circumstances should my fate be put in the hands of pinhead partisan politicians who couldn't pass ninth-grade biology if their lives depended on it, or lawyers/doctors/hospitals interested in simply running up the bills.

If a reasonable amount of time passes, and I fail to ask for at least one of the following: Vodka Rocks, a Margarita, a Scotch, a Bloody Mary, a Gin and Tonic, a Tee Time, a Steak, Lobster or crab legs, the remote control, a bowl of ice You will first need to select your photos based on a theme or cream, the sports page, Sex or Chocolate, it should event. Some examples could be a special birthday, a holiday be presumed that I won't ever get any better. or even an everyday event that you want to remember. Think of each page as having a story to tell.

The first decision you will need to make is which scrapbook album is right for you. They come in a variety of sizes and colours, 12 x 12 and 8 x 8 being the most common, although you can also find chipboard scrapbooks in fun shapes that can compliment your photos. A traditional scrapbook album contains plastic page covers that are acid free which help to preserve your treasured memories. Inside these covers your photos can be displayed on background papers.

Scrapbooking papers come in a variety of patterns, colours and themes that will enhance your photos and help to tell your story. For instance you may have been on a cruise recently; you could then use a background with an ocean cruise theme to display your photos. To help you mount your photos with ease and precision you can use either glue or adhesive tape.

Once your photos are mounted on the backing paper you can then embellish them to compliment the subject of your photos. Embellishments can come in the form of stickers, flowers, gems, ribbon, lace and brads. These craft embellishments add depth, colour and creativity to your pages and projects.

You can then add journaling to add details about the photos so that you can preserve their story for years to come.

At Fiesta Crafts in Javea you can everything you need to begin scrapbooking and other crafts, as well as advice and help. We have recently moved to bigger premises where we have a much wider variety of stock. We will also be holding craft social afternoons, special workshop events and scrapbook crops.

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When such a determination is reached, I hereby instruct my appointed person and attending physicians to pull the plug, reel in the tubes, and call it a day. At this point, it is time to call the New Orleans Jazz Funeral Band to come do their thing at my funeral, and ask all of my friends to raise their glasses to toast the good times we have had.

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HOROSCOPE by This will be a fast-paced month with plenty of surprises in store. The Sun, Mercury, and Uranus will all move through your sign, ensuring that you'll be busy and involved in many things.

ARIES

TAURUS The Sun, Venus, and

Jupiter will all transit in your sign this month to bring positive energy and the ability to attract the people and resources you need

GEMINI Venus moves to your

sign on April 3 to help you get along well with others. You'll be inclined to listen more and be helpful during the month.

Avoid the tendency to gossip - be diplomatic in conversations

CANCER Three planets in Aries

this month will get you motivated to make changes in your career.

However, be proactive if you want to see results. Nothing will come to you easily - you'll have to put in some effort.

You'll feel motivated and enthusiastic with the Sun, Mercury, and Uranus moving through Aries this month. The transits in this fellow Fire Sign will bring a lot of change and variety and several unexpected events

LEO

Jupiter and Venus in Taurus will help you enjoy the finer things in life and open up opportunities to travel and meet new people. Mercury will be retrograde in Pisces during the first few days of the month. Until April 3, be clear when giving instructions and follow up later to avoid hassles

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I went to a business seminar in Torrevieja last month and was delighted to find a definite buzz in the air. Although many businesses are working longer hours than this time last year, they are starting to make sales.

Just as in Jávea, they are trying new lines and are being innovative in re-inventing their product and service presentations. A key tool was the increase in the use of social media – so I looked on Facebook to see how much information I could find out about local services through local Groups.

An astonishing number of Jávea businesses are contactable through Facebook pages and groups, or simply registered as users. Some restaurants post their weekend specials into various local groups.

This is certainly not a phenomena restricted to the British. There are people and businesses of all nationalities and types. Jávea Connect has over a thousand subscribers. Our mayor, Oscar Anton, has a presence with over 1,200 contacts.

The National Parties have Facebook pages. Partido Popular has over 50,000 people following it through their Madrid pages on Facebook, at a local level PSOE has nearly 5,000 ‘friends’.

Jávea Conservatives Abroad have also just started a Facebook group to discuss local events and UK politics. Bay Radio has nearly 2,100 friends locally. Cines Xabia has over 3000 followers and the Rodat Spa is just behind them on 2,800.

The Parador also has a healthy local following.

There is something quite comfortingly familiar about the various businesses and departments one meets online. From Tourist Info, to our Marina Alta Business Club Group to nightclubs and bars – there is definitely something for everyone online and, if you look,

you will find online in Jávea, an astonishing number of people you know.

Of course the main topic of conversation this week, in the real world off the internet has been the budget and its impact, locally.

In a country with over 20% unemployed the opportunities for agitation offered by such a belt-tightening budget were worrying. Yet despite the strike and protests before the budget took place, there seems to have been a muted reaction since it was announced. Some of the cuts were beyond punitive; for example – a fund to help immigrants get accustomed to Spanish society last year had €67 million allocated to it, nationally: this year, zero.

It is something of a relief that Jávea has been able to recoup some of the deficit over the past year and that it is actively seeking ways to help the unemployed and to generate more business in the town.

However, both the UK and Spanish budget will have an impact here so we need to support our local stores, service providers and businesses as much as we can.

It is the old story of the local shop all over again – if we don’t support local restaurants and shops now, they won’t be there later.

To have come this far through the recession, to be on the brink of growth, it would be an irony if, at the last hurdle, we locals took what little money we have left, out of Jávea.

To find out more, about Marina Alta Business Club ring 966461913 or contact me on manager@mabc.biz Gaile Griffin Peers, Club Manager

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HelpDesk for Foreign Residents Portal del Clot offices, situated over the municipal underground car park .

FACT FILE: Number 9

The HelpDesk is located at the OAC office, Avenida Amanecer 2. Open to public: 9am – 2pm Monday to Friday.

Elizabeth Collins will be leaving the HelpDesk on 23rd March and from 26th March, the "front of house" desk will be occupied by Yvonne Henry, who will help with problems arising with life in Javea, translation and liaison with the other Ayuntamiento Departments (see photo) Telephone: 965790500 ext: 1316 email: help@ajxabia.org mobile: 661188876 (8am – 3pm only) Property Registry (Registro de la Propiedad) Address: C/ Historiador Chabas Nº 6 (same building as Notary Antonio Jimenez) Tels: 96 5793339 / 96 5792319 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 0800 – 1300 hrs and 1500 – 1700 hrs Saturday: 0800 – 1300 hrs The Property Registry is the office where a civil register exists with official status in which information relating to property is inscribed and available for public scrutiny; this together with any other legal obligations which may be incurred by the property.

When a property is being sold, the Property Register provides information in connection with the true details of the property in question, i.e. that the seller is the real owner of the property and if the property has any charges upon it.

Should the property have been sold twice, it would belong to the first owner who has inscribed it in the Register, the second "owner" would be legally allowed to claim compensation.

A "Nota Simple" is requested from the Registry when a property is being purchased. It gives register details as to the owner and the existence of any charges. (Charge: 24.50€) Information from Iberdrola There has been a lot of talk about Iberdrola´s plan to replace existing electricity meters with improved units. They have informed us that this work is being undertaken, but it will not begin in Jávea until at least the summer.

Iberdrola will notify by post when they plan to change a meter. When their worker goes to do the job, NO MONEY will be requested and no money should be handed over. A

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small payment of approximately 10€ will be charged but this will be added to your normal electricty bill.

Do not be taken in by anyone presenting themselves in the name of Iberdrola and asking for money!!

HELP Organisation Please note that should you require help at the Medical Centre (Insalud), Plaza de la Constitución, HELP have these telephone numbers on the board there: 96 642 7044 and 96 647 4212.

Historical proof of being registered on the "Padrón" If the Tax Office requires you to give proof of having being on the "Padrón" over a period of years, you can request a "Certificado Histórico" for a specific period of time (going as far back as 1966) at the OAC (Portal del Clot). Don´t forget to bring copy of your passport or N.I.E. Car Tax and Rubbish Collection ("Basura") Tax bills The Town Hall is now in the process of sending out bills for Car Tax ("Impuesto sobre Vehículos") and Rubbish Collection Tax ("Basura" .. Tasa sobre Resíduos Sólidos).

THE "ROUNDABOUT" CHARITY SHOP SUPPORTS "ECMOR" The Volunteeers at the Roundabout Charity Shop in Avda Los Fueros in the Port at Javea have raised funds for various charities since the 1970´s. Their registered name is "Union Benefica Carrusel de Javea".

Every year at their A.G.M. they decide to which charities they would like to donate their funds. In 2010 it was to the La Pedrera Hospital in Denia and previously the Day Care Centre in the Javea convent.

Having read and heard about the new project at Denia Hospital, La Xara, they decided to donate some of the funds raised in 2011 to this worthwhile cause. Cancer Care - Javea are funding the new Research Unit at Denia Hospital "ECMOR" (the English Cathedra of Modern Oncology Research). The latest sequencing machine will enable individual treatment for each patient.

A cheque for 3,000.00 euros was presented by the President of the Roundabout Shop, Gill Rose, to the Vice President of Cancer Care, Eileen Saville.

E i l e e n expressed her sincere thank to all the volunteers for their generous donation.

The Roundabout shop (Charity No. 1809) is open Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 13.30.

Cancer Care (Charity No. 8270) can be contacted on 96 579 6846 or at the Cancer shop on 96 579 0129.

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with Dr Christoph Semler

Dr. Christoph Semler qualified as a doctor at the University of Frankfurt and then specialised in General Practice in the UK. He is a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners, holds a Diploma from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a Diploma in Child Health Surveillance. He opened his private practice in Jávea in 2001.

Dr Semler is fluent in English, Spanish and French and has a working knowledge of Dutch.

Dear doctor, please give me some advice on losing weight. I am particularly interested in the Atkins diet, having done it more than 10years ago and lost a fair amount of weight.

Now I am 48 years of age and need to lose more than 20kg to get close to my ideal weight. I am also taking medication for my blood pressure, it is called amlodipino 10mg.

Otherwise I am fit, no further health issues. In my family they tend to become large with age and both my parents have diabetes now. I would like toavoid getting there. I value your personal view on the Atkins diet.

Dear Alan, my view in one short sentence: go for it!

The Atkins diet works really well and is by far not as bad for your body as it might look at first view.

In fact it is surprisingly good for you. I do not need to recount all the details of the diet as you say you have got his book at home. But looking at

the concept of it for the first time of course makes you think how this overload of supposedly badfor–your-health food can be used to a good effect.

Everbody says you should eat less red meat and as little fat as possible and along comes the champoin of the low carb diets and tells you just the opposit.

How can that be, when all that meat and cheese are surly only waiting to bring you cholesterol and fatty acids up?

It can be, the diet delivers and it does not cause cholesterol or fatty acids to raise at all in your blood.

The Atkins diet, together with other low carb diets and completely different diets, has been tested on numerous occasions with long-term follow up studies and the result for the low carb diets has always been the same: first, people lose weight quickly and continuously.

Secondly their blood readings remain good or get even better throughout the course of the diet. That

goes heavily against the grain of all common medical dietary and plain sensible eating advice but is nevertheless proven and published in well repected medical journals.

There is certainly a discrepancy between what we belief is healthy eating on the one side and the low carb diets on the other.

We are told to keep a healthy balance in choosing our daily foodstuff which notoriously includes carbohydrates, fruit, vegetables and nuts and disuades heavily from consuming too much or only meat and fatty food like cheese. And then you have somebody telling you that the safe road to weight loss is paved with roasts, steaks and cheddar cheese. Can´t be right can it?

Indeed it can, and even more so, it is right. It has been proven, and you have seen it work on yourself.

The fact that you take medication for hypertension does not make any difference to taking up this diet, on the contrarry: you might even lose so much weight that you do not need this medicaton any longer. You also mention diabtes: nothing is more likely to prevent you from getting diabetes than being of normal weight, now and forever.

Of course, the low carb diets are imbalanced, there are no fruit and vegetables at the beginning. So what, you want to lose weight, not keep a balance.

It is certainly advisable to take the viatmin supple-

ments as mentioned in the books. Also it is likely that constipation will bother you, after all you will consume hardly any fiber.

Take some laxative, drink plenty of water.

The diet has several phases. In the end you sould have found your own individual optimal amount of carbohydrates you need to keep your body moving without putting too much or any weight on again.

That really is the longterm aim of this diet: after you have lost weight in the first stages you are meant to find the critical amount of carbohydrates for yourself to keep this new weight level.

The gain to your health through losing weight by far outweighs any of the unpleasant temporary side effects of the Atkins diet.

The fact that it appears so contrary to all what we hear and read does not render it useless, silly or even dangerous.

It works and it will work for you.

OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday 0900 - 1300 . 1600 - 1900 Apointments: 96 646 3912 Emergencies: 648 779 659 www.euroclinicajavea.com

Dr Semler will be happy to answer your health mail in the next issue of Grapevine. info@euroclinicajavea.com

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DENIA Aldea Felina

Cat Protection League Aldea Felina Aldea felina is a charity registered in Spain to shelter, feed and re-home cats abandoned in the Denia area. Our helpers all work on a volunrary basis We have a variety of feline friends, old and young, waiting to be adopted. All adult cats are blood tested, wormed, vaccinated and sterilised and the kittens wormed and vaccinated. If you can give a loving home to any please call Lynda on 648100629.

We also require short-term foster homes, teaching the young to interact with people or to bring an ill cat to full health. If you can help, please contact us on one of the numbers above.

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We are always in need of people to help out at the centre. If you have a few spare hours one morning per week and would like to spend them caring for young kittens, or would be prepared to help cover for sickness and holidays at the centre please call Lynda.

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Lynda can provide you with the relevant information or see our new website http://aldea-felina.blogspot.com. Every little helps.

We’d also like your bric-a-brac, books and unwanted gifts, to sell in our charity shop at Els Poblets, close to the (well signposted) veterinary clinic. Open Mon to Sat: 10-2.

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PUZZLE CORNER

CHAD'S QUIZ RATING

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2. Which is Europe´s highest capital?

3. What is a gallivant?

Across 1 Small boat from County Clare, possibly (7) 5 Beg like this - it's lawful (7) 9 A country, one said, in trouble (9) 10 One who heals despicable person on TV hospital program (5) 11 A stamp used initially for a farewell (5) 12 Standard cart coming back with jam (9) 13 Expressed willingness to be away before start of day (7) 15 Mean and crafty about being slender and graceful (7) 17 Free traders had leading parts (7) 19 One watching over entrance returns identifying label (7) 21 The foreign policeman dropped me before the end of "Absolutely Fabulous" (9) 23 Demonstrated the way in which to keep poles apart (5) 25 Imported food injected with nitrogen (5) 26 Broadcast share in genuine show trial (9) 27 No saint takes strong drink as a remedy (7) 28 Heads appearing strange in distorting lens (7)

Down 1 Smart attempt to encircle a city (7) 2 Leaders of Rome attended debate in Italy: more than one spoke (5) 3 Victor Norman William (9) 4 Not all colleges say education is attempted (7) 5 Box put on line for bird (7) 6 Smoked salmon for the auditor with hair (5) 7 Heart-shaped ribbed cloth I order (9) 8 Country refuge for prison's last under-jailer (7) 14 Hybrid language or slang with fair translation (9) 16 Fabulous setting for Biblical character: American state (9) 17 King of the sun and new moon (7) 18 Help to lift weight - this might show how (7) 19 A monster making some angry phone- calls (7) 20 Puzzle with no more significance abroad (7) 22 Inert form of saltpeter (5) 24 Headless rodent left by bird (5)

4. What is the name for a group of foxes?

5. In which country would you find the Magyars?

6. Which racing driver appeared in the film “Casino Royale”?

7. What prevents food from entering the windpipe?

8. Which British island is 220 miles west of the Hebrides?

9. Which miller´s son was a member of Robin Hood´s outlaw band?

10. Whose home is Woburn Abbey?

11. Which word may describe an illness, an insect or a listening device?

12. How many times did Red Rum run in the Grand National?

13. Which player was first to score 100 Premier League goals?

14. “Here comes the Bride” is from an opera by whom?

15. Where is Lime Street railway station?

16. Which magazine claims to be the most widely read?

17. What term defines the fineness of yarns?

18. Joseph Grimaldi achieved fame as what?

19. In which English county is Charterhouse School?

20. Where, proverbially, do poor mice live?

Last months answers are on page 33

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SATELLITE KNOW HOW

Richard Pollock Consultant Electronic Engineer BBC1, 2, 3, 4 ITV 1.2.3.4 etc all on a One Metre Satellite Dish!

How long will it last ?

I have had lots of e-mails and telephone calls from people very confused over the present state of reception of BBC and ITV etc as suddenly signals have greatly improved, from one Metre Satellite Dishes to the 2.4 Metre types and the main question has been, will it last ?

The truth is that at the moment no one knows for sure the expected size of the Footprint after SES/Astra 1N is returned to its designed position at 19.2 degrees South, South.East and SES/Astra 2E and 2F take over on 28.2 degrees SSE (South.South,East.)

SES/Astra 2D has now been shut down and in due course, now retired,will be removed to the Graveyard !

When SES Astra put 2D into space they did have problems in the North of Scotland and on the West side of Northern Ireland as the ’Spot Beam’ was too tight and hence the cut off level resulting in many complaints in these areas. The cure was to expand the Spot Beam to give the required coverage according to Contracts, the result was the Spillage fell across Europe at various levels of uneven pockets, I and others quickly found that with a selection of quality products e.g Larger Quality Satellite Dishes, Low Noise Blocks (LNB’s) Coaxial Cable (CT100 or equivalent) and of course Satellite receivers with high specification front ends we could provide the Client with 24/7 entertainment of BBC1, ITV etc.

I am fully aware that The BBC, ITV and others have contract obligations based on the ‘Intellectual Properties’ demands (check this out on Google!) that most if not all transmissions are only intended for reception in the U.K. and Northern Ireland and that they must make every

attempt to follow these at all times. Owing to 2D now ending its useful life and the fact that the replacement hit major problems on launch they have had no alternative but to use the facilities of SES/Astra 1N, however when SES/Astra launch 2E, 2F and 2G around late 2012 or 2013/14 things may change. I cannot forecast the future, however at the moment I have not heard of any technique that can improve the Spot Beam to make it even tighter again, without them experiencing the same problems encountered before!

Should that be the case we can expect a huge outcry from Brits living in Europe of how unfair this would be when compared with our European Cousins when they are living in the U.K. just where the Treaty of Rome stands in all this I cannot answer, only good Lawyers can grapple with that one or the Army of Barrack Room Lawyers!

To sum up then, whilst there are no’ Footprints’ available for SES/Astra 2E and SES/Astra 2F as yet , SES/Astra are very aware of the requirements for the U.K. ‘Spot Beams’ for many U.K. services, including BBC and ITV etc, etc, so I would fully expect BBC and ITV etc services to return to a tighter Spot Beam in 2013/2014 !!!

Apple Moves to Obtain Premier League Rights Before Steve Jobs, the visionary behind Apple, passed away in late 2011, rumours of an Apple television set were circulating through the tech world. Many predicted that the company would not move in that direction since the Apple TV boxes haven't seen exemplary sales, especially compared to gadgets like the iPod, iPad, and iPhone.

However, the recently released biography of Jobs' life revealed that he had "cracked" the problem of building a TV, so shortly after his death, rumours that the company would indeed produce

a television set were now well supported.

Now, the Daily Mail has revealed that Apple plans on bidding for the rights to the Premier League matches. The rights to the matches are set to go on sale at the end of the current season, May 2012. The current deal for the Premier League is worth £1.71bn, something the Apple company can well afford to pay.

But why would the tech company want these rights?

It is believed that buying the rights to the broadcasts are part of a plan to raise the profile and desirability of Apple TV. Though it is not clear how they plan to make the content available, as Apple TV currently doesn't offer any live television, having the rights will definitely boost the status of Apple's upcoming product in the UK and Asia. It may very well boost iPad sales as well, since there is an Apple TV App that lets iPad users stream content.

The Premier League is going to have a very competitive market at the end of the season. Other bidders include Sky and ESPN, as they are the top two live football broadcasters in the UK, and Al Jezeera is also said to be interested in the bidding. This is good news for the organization and all the clubs as it means a rise in their revenues. The FA has already had to deal with a 30% drop in the price of the FA Cup. Wall-Sized TV Screens for Every Home!

Last year, Sony presented the super thin OLED TV, which was essentially your typical LCD TV that uses LEDs, but much thinner than its counterparts. Now, scientists from Manchester University have announced that by the end of next year, they will be able to launch an even thinner TV screen, so thin that you can literally roll it up and put it in your pocket.

Developed because of the shortage of elements needed to make LEDs, scientists have found quantum dots, new light-emitting crystals that are cheaper to produce than LEDs. Made from semi-conducting materials that emit light when energised by electricity or ultraviolet light, quantum dots are around 100,000 times smaller than the width of human hair, the dots can be put onto flexible plastic sheets and/or wallpaper to create wallsized screens.

Quantum dots can be put on top of regular LEDs to produce more natural coloured light. However, the size of the crystals gives scientists the chance or option to manipulate colour by changing

the wavelength of the emission.

Meaning they can produce any colour imaginable.

"By altering the size of the crystals, we are able to change the colour they produce," said Professor Paul O'Brien of the University of Manchester. "It is rather like when you twang a ruler on a desk and the noise changes, the same is happening with the light produced by the quantum dots. As the colours are very bright and need little energy it has generated huge excitement in the electronics industry-the quality of display they can produce will be far superior to LCD televisions."

The company working on this technology is Nanoco, a spin out company set up by the scientists from the university. According to their chief executive, Michael Edelman, the company is working with some major Asian electronics companies. Though he didn't reveal which ones, they are rumoured to be LG, Samsung, Sharp, and Sony.

"The first products we are expecting to come to market using quantum dots will be the next generation of flat-screen televisions," said Edelman. "The real advantage provided by quantum dots, however, is that they can be printed on to a plastic sheet that can be rolled up. It is likely these will be small personal devices to begin with.

Something else we are looking at is reels of wallpaper or curtains made out of a material that has quantum dots printed on it. You can imagine displaying scenes of the sun rising over a beach as you wake up in the morning."

Apart from quantum dots, Nanoco is also working on solar powered displays for quantum dots as well as new energy efficient light bulbs.

For those requiring further information, please check out my Web Site. I will always try and answer your problems via e-mail, however with some of the more complex problems, without conducting a 'Field Test' which involves a home visit and of course conducting a series of test it is impossible to reach a conclusion.

Richard Pollock B. Ed I. Eng FIEEIE Consultant Electronic Engineer Formerly Lecturer in RTVE at Bradford College Telephone 670 362 395 (Monday - Friday 10 AM to 6 PM) e-mails to solutions@richardpollock.biz Web Site at www.richardpollock.biz

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JPG Computer talk

Grapevine@jpg-assistencia.com telephone: 644 46 41 49

Hi Everyone!

I hope you are all succeeding reducing the spam you received with the tips provided in the last post. Just last week I had a customer that had to erase one of his email addresses as the hosting service had blocked all his accounts on it due to the hilarious number of spam emails he received on that particular account, and the size that his inbox had reached with these, at times, annoying emails!!

On this edition’s post we are going to talk about a different Operating System, which most of us have heard of, but not all know what it really is and if it can be useful for us.

Linux is an operating system that has become very popular over the last several years and is as much a phenomenon as it is an operating system. To understand why Linux has become so popular, it is helpful to know a little bit about its history.

The first version was originally developed several decades ago and was used primarily as a research operating system in universities.

Does this sound familiar?

High powered desktop workstations from companies like Sun proliferated in the 1980s, and they were all based on UNIX, the predecessor of today’s Linux Operating System.

Then a large number of companies entered the workstation field to compete against Sun: HP, IBM, Silicon Graphics, Apollo, etc. but unfortunately, each one had its own version of UNIX and

this made the sale of software difficult. Windows NT was Microsoft's answer to this marketplace. NT provided the same sort of features as UNIX operating systems: security, support for multiple CPUs, large-scale memory and disk management, etc., but it did it in a way that is compatible with most Windows applications.

The entry of Microsoft into the high end workstation arena created a strange dynamic. The proprietary operating systems owned by separate companies and the lack of a central authority in the UNIX world weakened it, but many people have personal problems with Microsoft and this is where Linux stepped into this odd landscape, and really captured a lot of attention.

The Linux kernel, which is the central part of the operating system created by Linus Torvalds in Helsinki, was made available to the world for free. Torvalds then invited others to add to the kernel providing that they would keep their contributions free.

Thousands of programmers began working to enhance Linux, and the operating system grew rapidly. Because it is free and runs on PC platforms, it gained a sizeable audience among hard-core developers very quickly.

This has also allowed several different versions of the Opertaing System to appear such as the popular Ubuntu, Kuki, Mint and the former Madriva and Fedora per example. These Distributions change the appearance and

function of Linux completely. They range from large, fully supported complete systems to lightweight ones that fit on a USB memory stick or run on old computers.

Linux has a dedicated following and appeals to several different kinds of people: • People who already know UNIX and want to run it on PC-type hardware • People who want to experiment with operating system principles • People who need or want a great deal of control over their operating system • People who have personal problems with Microsoft In general, Linux is harder to manage than something like Windows, but offers more flexibility and configuration options and it’s a very efficient, complete, safe and fast performing system.

Actually it’s the mostly used Operating System on servers and mainframe computers on which some manufacturers like HP and IBM pre-install it when they are sold.

So then why is it still so unknown?

Well The problem isn't Linux, as many state.

Nowadays we have Ubuntu, SUSE, between others, which come with a user friendly interface therefore Linux is accessible for everyone now.

Basically users just don't dare to switch to it first because we are all accustomed to Windows and Mac operating systems, second because it is a bad marketing

model, and third because software developers do not usually design their creations to run on this operating system which leaves the final user without being able to run programs they have been using for years.

The Linux Institute should encourage people to try any distribution of Linux, being free and some would possibly remain using it!

That’s all for this edition, log back on for more on the next issue!!

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Also, feel free to visit our new Facebook page, where we will try to keep you all posted on latest news about computers and the world around them. Also you’ll find a link to the Grapevine’s website where you’ll find the latest edition for online reading.

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Local Club Directory The Marina Alta Business Club The club meets twice a week in the evenings. All nationalities welcome.

Meetings conducted in English.

Contact Gaile on 96 646 1913, email manager@mabc.biz Javea International Magic Club For more information please call 627 046 897 or 96 579 4570.

Royal Air Force Association.

The North Costa Blanca Branch meets at Los Arcos Restaurante, Pedreguer (N332, west side) on the second Monday of each month at 12:00 to 13:00, followed by lunch.

We have nearly 140 members, who enjoy friendship, help and support with RAFA; and we always look for new members who have, or have not, served in the RAF. For more information, visit www.rafa-ncb.org or call 965743439 Toscamar Tennis Friends Join us for a friendly game of tennis on Mondays and Wednesdays 10.00 12.00 at Ciudad Toscamar, Javea.

Just turn up or ring Christine on 96 649 3900 Costa Blanca Yachting Association The CBYA welcomes all boat owners; We meet every week, please our for details & location of the meeting website www.cbya.org.

Costa Blanca Astronomical Society Meets on first Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. in Montgó Visitors Centre in Dénia. For details and directions call Ed Morley on 96 574 4612 or e-mail cbastronomy@gmail.com Scottish Country Dancing Enquiries please call 96 645 6881.

Stamp Collectors/Philatelists/Postcards Meeting - 2nd & 4th Monday of every month at Marples Bar, Avenida La Fontana , Arenal at 10.00. For more details please call Derek Guyett on 96 579 5499 or Dave Anderson on 96 647 6034 The Firs Nursery Mother & Toddler Group Every Monday from 14.00 - 15.30.

Children aged from 18 months to school age. Call 96 647 2929 for more information.

Backgammon Club We meet on Mondays at the Grand Cafe residential Toscamar at 20.00.

For more information please call Steve on 96 647 1708 or 635 377 335.

Javea Netball Club Playing Wednesdays, 20.00 - 21.30 at L'Ancora Playa Tennis club. contact Anita on 96 647 2169 or 660 782 165.

Javea Al-Anon Support Group

The Al-Anon group for friends or relatives of alcoholics to share their experiences. No membership fee.

Call 96 646 3689.

Expatriate Ostomates of Spain EOS Contact Cynthia on 96 646 0063.

MABS Cancer Support Group Jacqui 96 579 4083 or 686 305 006 Brenda 678 843 666 Valencia area Cynthia 652 835 063 Kirsten 646 865 308 Rian 619 876 062 www.mabscancersupport.org Stress Busting Yoga Club in Javea Yoga for beginners. We meet Tuesday at a house on the Jesus Pobre Road. For more infomation call Maria Palomar on 96 646 0851.

Art Clubs Art Clubs which are for Oils, Watercolurs, Pastels, Acrylic & now meet in Javea at ArtyFacts, Denia, Cumbre del Sol & Benimeli.

Call Lesley Clark 96 579 4462 or email lesleyclarkjavea@gmail.com Wall Hangings and Rug Making Club We meet every other Tuesday in Javea from 09.30 - 12.00. Contact Amanda on 639 987 301 or email amrug@telefonica.net Art Centre Association - Javea Subjects available are: - Painting in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour, Pastel, Drawing, Mixed Media, Portraiture, Creative Textiles and Restoration of Porcelain. Join in at any time. Come and visit the Art Centre, we can fax, E-mail or post you info: and a map, or for more details phone:- Lorely Griffiths, Javea – 96 647 20 49.

E-mail: artcentrejavea@yahoo.com Patchwork/Quilters Group meet Wednesday 10.00 - 13.00 at the Centre Public Formacio e Persones Adultos in Javea, Calle Ramon Llido, Javea. Contact Debbie on 96 579 0086 Javea Public Lending Library Borrow books in English from Javea Public Lending Library, FREE! The English section is open every Tuesday and Saturday morning between 10.00 - 12.00. The Javea Public Library, Calle Mayor 9, Javea Pueblo, the old town. Javea Public Lending Library: Contact Alma Dorndorf on 96 646 3262 or 636898162 Javea International Civic Society Enquiries to Jeni Jackson Phillips 96 579 0470, 619 270 493.

Javea School of Bridge and Social Club Edifico 80, Avenida Tamarits.

Tel 96 649 1539.

Crochet & Soft Yarn Club

Meets fortnightly in a private house in Javea. Contact lesleyclarkjavea@gmail.com or phone 96 579 4462.

Taoist Tai Chi Society of Javea New instrucors, new space.

Beginners welcome anytime Monday and Wednesday 11.30 at Danza Ronda Sur (near paint shop in old town) Info Jean 649 161 290.

Javea Bridge Club Avdna de Paris 2. www.javeabridgeclub.com or call Margaret on 96 579 3413.

Javea Book Circle We meet on alternate Tuesdays at 19.30 for 19.45 at the Centro Social, behind the Centro de Salud Contact Eleanor Joy on 96 647 2876 UFO Discussion/Research Group We meet on the first Friday of every month at 10.00 for 10.30 start in the Social Services Centre Javea. contactPresident, Jeanine El

Khouri. Tel.no 965795148 or Christine Newton tel.no.

618111376.

Group e.mail ufojavea@gmail.com

The Javea Branch of the Royal British Legion meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. We meet at Scallops Restaurant on the Arenal in Javea..Our meeting start at 11.00am but most member and visitors start arriving from 10.30am onwards, everyone is welcome. You do not have to have been in the forces to be a member now, anyone can join. We have a very good Social Programme each year , with something going on most months. If you would like any information regarding our Branch please contact Roger(Chairman) on 96-5790123 We would like to see more members joining our Branch but, if you just want to come along and see what we do, then we would love to see you at any time” Javea Whist Club Javea Whist Club meets every Monday and Thursday (7.45 for 8 p.m.) at L’Ancora Playa at the Arenal to play progressive partner whist. All card players welcome particularly at the Thursday session when the numbers are lower.

Women in business club Monthly Business Meetings open to all members and non members, but you must be a WOMEN THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH JAVEA - L'Ancora Tennis Club Time: from 2pm to 4pm Location: L'Ancora Tennis Club The Javea Players, Amateur Theatre in English, Contact Membership Secretary: 96 579 0379 email: membership.jp@gmail.com

Apart from putting on several plays per year we also have social nights in our Studio and a monthly Cinema Club,we are situated behind Book World , a few doors away from Fuentes Restaurant in Thiviers, Javea.

Costa Blanca Anglo Spanish Association We enjoy outings & meetings on spanish culture. New members and visitors welcome. Visit www.anglospanish.org or ring Geoff on 965757847 for more information Peña Javeamigos The international supporter's club and now the primary source of information for CD Javea. For more details, see www.javeamigos.com Benitachell Christian Fellowship Sun. 11am in the Arts Museum Tel David Newman 650738638 Ray Davies 96 649 4036 New Country Linedancers Line Dancing classes every Thursday at Socco on the Arenal Beginners: 7.00 - 8.00pm Intermediate: 8.00 - 9.30pm For further information phone David on 96 647 0632 ARNAAP Association of Royal Navy, Army and Air Force Personnel. If you enjoy lunching in congenial company join us.

It is not essential to be Ex-Service, just like minded. Call Susan on 966 404650, or shollister@hotmail.com Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir rehearse every Tuesday 7-9pm, at Bar Mediterraneo, Teulada.

New members always welcome, no experience necessary. Come along and give us a try!

Tel: Mike Evans 965744577 or go to our web site: www.costablancamalevoicechoir.wikidot.com Arsenal Costa Blanca Supporters Club, meet every match day at Cheers Bar, Javea Port under the archway.

All club matches are shown live. If you live in or around Javea or are just visiting and would like to renew or start your support for the club, come along.

All will be made welcome, young or old.

Any further information, e-mail, Bob at arsenalcostablanca@gmail.com Crib Club every Thurs 8pm at Bombers Bar in the Port If you would like your club to be included , please contact us at info@grapevinespain.com or tel: 96 579 2649 or call in to the Copishop in Javea Port

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Jessica Allins book.

“A Breath of Africa” is still available at the the Cancer Charity Centre.

Javea International Baptist Church

Antonio.

They are actively seeking for new more permanent premises.

For more info Tel: 965 795 847. info@javeababtist.org and local Tourist Offices.

Javea International Baptist Church now meet at Restaurant Amanacer, Cabo De La San

MANAGE YOUR WEBSITE. NEW CLASS, starting at the Art Centre Association. Tuesday

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mornings with Gaile Griffin Peers, manager of the Marina Alta Business Club. €20 per morning.

'Phone Lorely Griffiths 966 47 20 49. artcentrejavea@yahoo .com For Sale Winter warmth and ambiance. A simulated log burning, gas fired stove.

Free standing cast iron log basket. 50 cm

English lady will look after your pets, plants and home during your absence.

Tel Elisabeth 646 581 624. www.sirius-eclipse.com

EMERGENCY CHEMISTS

Information provided by Må Salomé Martínez Pastor at the Av. Lepanto, 12, Farmacia.

1. The Elysee Palace 2. The Scilly Isles 3. Waitangi Day 4. A worm 5. The St. Leger 6. Peter (Rabbit) 7. Red 8. Tuberculosis 9. Arizona 10. Scotland 11. Westminster Cathedral 12. Kent & (East) Sussex 13. 17 14. The Little St. Bernhard Pass 15. Gross Domestic Product 16. Spring 17. 32 18. France 19. A farrow 20. The Booker Prize

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1 Consuelo Espinos Soliveres Plaza de la Iglesia, 11 (Old Town) 2 Farmacia Belchi-Cholbi Ronda de Calón, 4 (old Town) 3 Amparo Marsal Romany Avda. Rey Juan Carlos I, 33 (Port-Town) 4 Isabel Garcés Castells Servilla, Edificio Adumar I, (Port) 5 María Paz Uriol Batuecas Playa Arenal (Beach) 6 Juana María Ripoll Ripoll Ctra. Cabl la Nao, (Cala Blanca) 7 José Miguel Muñoz Moltó Anda. de Lepanto, 12, (Port) 8 Rosa Må Perez Ortuño Avda. del Pla, Cabo la Nao, 9 Almodovar Morell, Antonio Vte Plaza Joanot Martorell, 5 Local 3 10 Gol Esquer, Lydia (by Quicksave) Ctra. Cabo La Nao Pla 121 11 Lillo Garcia, Ana Maria Antonio Bañuls, Esq. Ramón Llidó 12 Salort Miralles, Vicente Ctra Del Cabo de la Nao, 165 13 Marin Lluch, Antonio Avda. Augusta, 30

Wanted to buy...left hand drive automatic car 96 646 3992 or 680 787 582

PET AND HOUSE SITTER.

LAST MONTH'S ANSWERS The entry with the most correct answers to last months quiz is Eric Johnson of Javea. The prize, a 12 Euro Book Token donated by Bookworld España can be collected from the CopiShop, Jávea Port.

MAY 2012

wide, 35cm deep,30cm high.

Original price 949 euros.

Used only occasionally.

For sale at 349 euros o.n.o. Tel: 965 79 3582 J.O. Harwood.

341 Port Xabia.

Telephones of Interest Emergencies Town Hall Local Police Guardia Civil Fire Service Red Cross Ambulance Health Centre Port Amjasa Water Post Office Electricity Disasters Taxi - Radio Town Port Alsa Buses Culture Centre OMIC Tourist Centre Port Arenal Museum Justice Dept.

Rubbish Library Town Port Centro Socia Sports Hall Prop. Register Notary Creama Parking Abril

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APASA Kennel Talk

Asociacion Protectera de animales de San Antonio The APASA Javea dog refuge provides accommodation for over 200 abandoned and stray dogs . APASA is proud of its reputation of never putting a healthy dog to sleep. The APASA centre can be found behind the Tormos garden centre, off the Cami Cabanes in Cami de les Sorts. For further information, please ring Nicole: 96 646 3976 or Maggie: 96 574 4449. www.apasa.javea.eu

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ANGELA, female, Shelter since 14.02.2012 Dalmatian / Ridgeback Mix, DOB 13.01.2009 – 59 cm We are not sure, but we suspect that Angela has been kept on a chain a lot. When she was brought in, her head and neck remained down but when we let her meet other dogs, she was fine. She is a very beautiful dog and there is nothing about her that you could not love. In the meantime she has developed to be a very loving and sweet dog and we feel that she needs a new home soon. At the moment, Angela lives together with one of our most difficult dog. That alone proves what a wonderful girls she is!

NEW ISOLATION KENNELS. We are currently raising funds towards the much needed building of isolation kennels. These kennels are very necessary for new dogs arriving at the shelter so that we can monitor them for a short while for any health checks and any possible behavioural problems.These kennels are going to cost us €18,000.

We would like to thank High Street Heaven Boutique, Javea for their huge support to this project. They are raising regular events at Inn on The Green and so far have raised €5000. Together with other donations we have now got €8000. The kennels have been started but there is still quite a way to go! Donations to APASA for this are welcome either at the Shelter in Cami de les Sorts Javea or to the Bank account Bancaja, Avda.Lepanto 5, E 03726, Benitachatell, Alicante.

IBAN + Cuenta ES34 2077 1156 7411 0002 1039. BIC CV ALESVVXXX Please indicate "Isolation Kennels". Many Thanks GODI, male, Shelter since 20.02.2012 Poodle, DOB 15.02.2011 – 40 cm Godi was brought to APASA by his owner because he was going to work abroad. We normally do not take dogs from owners when the pound is completely full, as it was in this case,. but when we saw how frightened he was of his owner, we decided to make an exception. No dog should live in fear like he did. Godi looked horrible he was very dirty and needed grooming. In the beginning we could not even touch him, but after a week he started to eat, and trust us. Now he is not afraid anymore and a very good boy. He likes his walks and the attention he gets from the people who care for him. He really deserves a nice new kind owner.

WEINAND; male, Shelter since 03.08.2011 Podenco/Labrador Mix, DOB 15.12.2010 – 50 cm Weinand is a young and playful dog who behaves well with other dogs, and people. We do not know what had happened to him before he came to us, as he was very shy in the beginning. but we he is learning very quickly. Due to his age, he needs a lot of exercise and the best thing would be if a new owner worked with him. Weinand loves to cuddle, adores people and would love to accompany you on long walks alongside you.

EVENTS. 12TH MAY. FIESTA PINOSOL PARK, JAVEA. 1.00PM 5.3O. BBQ, Cakestall, lots of varied stalls to browse round whilst listening to the music of the Manhatton Jazz Duo. Stall information Sue 96 5741668 The trip to Toledo and Cuenca has been postponed until October. Dates to be confirmed.

2nd JUNE. ANNUAL BALL CELEBRATING THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. SALON DE CANOR TEULADA 7.45PM welcome drinks in the lovely gardens followed by a three course meal with wine, water, bread coffee. Music by DOUBLE IMPACT to dance the night away. We already have a lot of tickets booked so to reserve your table please ring Maggie 96 5744449 or Mandy 639603880, 22nd JUNE BBQ,AT FONT SANTA PICNIC AREA, TEULADA 7pm till late.

Live music by the OK Band.

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Club. He is still performing in the bars, restaurants and private functions here in Spain. In the UK, Barry presented shows on community radio and is delighted to have the headphones back on again on ‘Heat Gold’. Listen in to Barry on “Moon at Noon”, live on air every weekday from Noon – 2 pm.

Meet the “Stars” of Heat Gold MIKE LEE – ENTERTAINER/PRESENTER Born in the east end of London, Mike Lee started his musical career with four of his school friends, aged only 12 years old they formed a band and were performing at school dances and private functions.

Mike and his wife Val moved to Spain eight years ago and are well known for their successful entertainment venue “Le Cabaret” on Cumbre del Sol. Mike is an excellent entertainer and is renowned for his popular Matt Monro Tribute Show, which always attracts a large audience. Listen in to Mike on his “Bigger Breakfast Show”, live on air every weekday from 8 – 10 am.

RAY PETERS – MOBILE DJ/PRESENTER Ray is the only presenter on ‘!eat Gold’ who does not come from London – actually West Yorkshire. He has been a Mobile DJ for over 25 years and has worked on Batley Hospital Radio, Magic 828 in Leeds and been the resident DJ at Headingley Pavilion Cricket and Rugby ground. Ray has now retired to Spain and is delighted to be behind the mike again on ‘Heat Gold’. Listen in to Ray on his “Brunch to Lunch Show”, live on air every weekday from 10 am – Noon.

BARRY MOON – COMEDIAN/PRESENTER Barry Moon started his career in the 70’s fronting comedy bands Jester, The Wallies and Crackers, before going solo in 1984. He has entertained the troops in the Falklands, Northern Ireland and Kuwait. Barry has also worked the clubs and night clubs in UK such as Baileys, Watford, Blazers, Windsor and the Lakeside Country

ERIC TAYLOR (ET) – MOBILE DJ /PRESENTER Eric (ET) first worked as a radio presenter in 1965 whilst serving in the Royal Navy on HMS Ark Royal's Radio Station. He started his ET’s Mobile Disco in the 70’s and has continued running it here in Spain. Eric (ET) has been writing an entertainment information column and gig guide for the Costa Blanca News and RTN for the past eight years. He has worked as a radio presenter on Coast FM, OCI Radio and Fab FM and has now returned to the airways with ‘Heat Gold’. Listen in to “ET in the Afternoon”, live on air every weekday from 2 – 5 pm.

BARRY SILVER - PRESENTER Born in Birmingham, Barry’s ‘Claim To Fame’ is having appeared on The Generation Game and also The Weakest Link, where he lost in the Final! His love of music and the fact that he was used to making business and social presentations, plus his love of Sport, made him the ideal Presenter for Heat Gold’s Saturday Sports Show. Barry plays music from the 60’s to present day, and you can hear him live on air every Saturday from 2pm.

SUSIE BOND – HEAT GOLD SPY 008 Prior to moving to Spain Susie worked for a Sports Sponsorship Agency and an independent TV company called ‘Grand Slam’. She assisted in production co-ordination of Sports games Shows, looking after major sports stars. Susie loves the position she has acquired as ‘Heat Gold’s Spy, known on the station as Susie Bond 008, informing our listeners with forthcoming events and charity functions. In September 2011 she parachuted to raise over 1,400 euros for MABS Charity – hence the name ‘Susie Bond’. Listen in to Susie on Barry Moon’s Show, live on air every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

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Telephone John Bridges on 966 471 030 mob 696 824 785

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SPANISH EXPLAINED

by Teacher Writer Cathy Perez Pinto CATHY: Buenos días a todo el mundo. (Good morning everybody.) ¿Qué tal las vacaciones de Pascua?

(How did the Easter holidays go?) ¿Habéis ido a algún sitio interesante? (Have you been anywhere interesting?)

ROSE: Personalmente me he quedado aquí, como teníamos a la familia de visita. (Personally I stayed here as we had our family visiting.) ¿Y tú? (What about you?)

CATHY: Nosotros también tuvimos a la familia, pero después de la Pascua nos fuimos todos a pasar unos días en Barcelona. (We also had the family to stay but after Easter we all went to Barcelona for a few days.)

Es una ciudad que ha tenido una historia fascinante y ha sido el lugar de muchos acontecimientos de importancia mundial. (It is a city which has had a fascinating history and has been the site of many events of worldwide importance.) La Revolución Industrial del siglo diecinueve cambió profundamente Barcelona y se produjo entonces una época de intenso crecimiento económico y demográfico. (In the nineteenth century the Industrial Revolution profoundly changed Barcelona and intense economic and demographic change took place.)

Barcelona aumentó su superficie de manera extraordinaria. (Barcelona increased in size in an extraordinary way.)

La Exposición Universal de 1888 que tuvo lugar en la ciudad supuso la consolidación del Modernismo. ( The Universal Exhibition of 1888 which took place there brought about a strengthening in its modernisation.)

Otra Exposición Universal tuvo lugar en el año 1929

cuando la ciudad adquirió un nuevo protagonismo.

(Another Universal Exhibition took place in 1929 and this was when the city acquired a new importance.)

GEORGE: Supongo que los Juegos Olímpicos de 1992 propició un gran cambio urbanístico también. (I suppose that the Olympic Games of 1992 also brought about a great urbanistic change.)

CATHY: Sí; desde luego.

(Yes; of course.) Se remodeló la fachada marítima; se reformó la ciudad antigua y Montjuic e instalaron nuevas rondas de circulación. (The sea frontage was remodelled; the old part of the city, together with Motjuic, was reformed and new traffic roundabouts were installed.)

También se desarrolló nuevas iniciativas culturales, como el Centro de Cultura Contemporánea y la rehabilitación del Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña; entre muchas otras cosas. ( New cultural initiatives were also developed , like the Centre for Contemporary Culture and the National Catalonian Museum of Art; among many other things.)

BARBIE: Hablando de los Juegos Olímpicos de 1992; ¿cómo es la Villa Olímpica ahora? (Talking about the Olympic Games of 1992; what is the Olympic Village like now?)

CATHY: La Villa Olímpica es uno de los sectores más modernos y acondicionados de la Barcelona actual. ( The Olympic Village is one of the most modern and well kept parts of present day Barcelona.) Se construyó para alojar a los 15.000 deportistas que participaron

en los Juegos Olímpicos y ha aportado un gran dinamismo a toda la fachada marítima. ( It was built to accommodate the 15,000 sportsmen and women who took part in the Olympic Games and has considerably livened up the whole of the water front.)

Además de los los diferentes bloques de pisos, la Villa Olímpica cuenta con hermosas zonas ajardinadas, adornadas con esculturas contemporáneas, amplias avenidas y una singular oferta lúdica y comercial.

(Besides the different blocks of flats, the Olympic Village has beautiful garden areas adorned with contemporary sculptures, wide avenues and an outstanding variety of commercial and leisure opportunities.) El nuevo puerto deportivo se ha convertido en una de las zonas de ocio más importantes de la ciudad. ( The new marina has become one of the most important leisure areas in the city.) Abundantes bares, restaurantes y terrazas se unen a las rehabilitadas playas. (Numerous bars, restaurants and sidewalk cafes join the vamped up beaches.)

ROBIN: ¿Qué queda de las instalaciones deportivas, construidas para los Juegos Olímpicos del 1992? ( What remains of the sporting facilities built for the 1992 Olympic Games?)

CATHY: El Anillo Olímpico fue construido para albergar las principales pruebas deportivas y ocupa una amplia explanada en la parte alta de la montaña Montjuic, cuyo nombre significa “Montaña de los Judíos.” (The Olympic Ring was built to house the principal sporting events and occupies a large area on the upper part of the Montjuic mountain, whose name means “Mountain of the Jews.”)

Esta zona está dedicada por entero al deporte. ( This area is dedicated exclusively to sport.) El Estadio Olímpico conserva la fachada de 1992 pero presenta un interior totalmente reformado. (The

Olympic Stadium has preserved the 1992 exterior but has been totally reformed inside.) El Palau de San Jordi (Palacio de San Jorge) es un singular palacio de deportes, cubierto con una gran estructura metálica. ( Saint George´s Palace is an outstanding sports arena, covered by a large metallic structure.) Otra obra de interés es el pabellón de la Universidad del Deporte. ( Another interesting building is the pavilion in the University of Sport.)

TERRY: He oído hablar de la Galería Olímpica. ¿Qué es exactamente? ( I have heard of the Olympic Gallery. What is it exactly?)

CATHY: Es un museo que se encuentra en el Anillo Olímpico y que permite rememorar el espíritu de los Juegos Olímpicos. (It is a museum situated in the Olympic Ring and which enables one to recall the spirit of the Olympic Games.)

Medallas ganadas por los atletas españoles, fotografías detalladas de pruebas que fueron especialmente emocionantes; cualquier objeto relacionado con el olimpismo tiene cabido en esta galería que revive los momentos estelares de Barcelona 92. (Any item related to the Olympics like medals won by Spanish athletes or detailed photographs of particularly exciting events have a place in this gallery which brings to life again the greatest moments of Barcelona 92.)

NEIL: La famosa estatua de Cristóbal Colón preside el entorno. ¿Verdad? (The famous statue of Christopher Columbus presides over everything. Doesn´t it?)

CATHY: Eso es. Fue construido en 1886 para conmemorar su primer viaje a América. (That´s right. It was built in 1886 to commemorate his first voyage to America.) Bueno; ya está para hoy. (Well; that´s it for today.) Adiós y hasta la próxima vez. (Goodbye until the next time.)

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Jayan Cinema Sunday 15th of april 20:00 h. Jayan Cinema El Seté Segell Cinema Club Sokkotanssi (Finland, 85''/ color 1999) Director and Script: Matti Ijäs, Photography: Kari Sohlberg, Music: Eero Ojanen, Actors: Walter Gröhn, Mikko Vanhala, Vesa-Matti Loiri.

Monday 16th of april 20:00 h. Jayan Cinema El Seté Segell Cinema Club Sokkotanssi Two 9-year old boys, Jontti and Länki, live in a coastal town in Finland in the 60's Decade. Länki's dream is to escape to the sea, where according to the rumors, his father has died. Jontti must also discover that his father is not who he appeared to be, when his father leaves home to live with another woman, the boy decides to do everything possible to make him return.

Subtitled Original Version.

Sunday 22nd of april 20:00 h. Jayan Cinema El Seté Segell Cinema Club Eila

(Finland, 94" / color 2003) Director: Jarmo Lampela, Script: Tove Idström, Photography: Harri Räty, Music: Liisa Akimoff and Petri Nieminen, Actors: Sari Mällinen, Ilkka Koivula, Hannes Suominen, Kristina Halkola.

Monday 23rd of april 20:00 h. Jayan Cinema El Seté Segell Cinema Club Eila Eila is a cleaning lady. She and her workmates confront the state due to illegal dismissals. The men in her life, her son, her boyfriend and her ex-husband all think that it is a foolish plan: no one can win a court case against the State.

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Sunday 29th of april 20:00 h. Jayan Cinema El Seté Segell Cinema Club Pueblo de silencio (Finland, 110'/ color 2011) Director and script: Kari Vaananen, Photography: Timo Salminen, Music: Ismo Alankot, Actors: Taisto Reimaluoto, Sari Havas, Taneli Makela.

Monday 30th of april 20:00 h. Jayan Cinema El Seté Segell Cinema Club Pueblo de silencio After her predecessor abandons a murder case for health reasons, a young police detective decides that it is time to try stronger investigation methods.

However, he will have to confront the town's inhabitants who insist that they do not know anything about the case.

GILES WALKER PROPERTIES Javea

We are well established property consultants with over 30 years experience within the Costa Blanca. Our reputation has been built on honesty and integrity with a large portfolio of clients throughout Europe

Avenida Jaime I, 21 Puerto de Javea 03730 Javea (Alicante) TEL:- 966 463 118 Fax 965 795 937 672 247 391 (out of hours)

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SPANISH PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

JALON

249,500€ now 195,000€

REF:716

MONTGÓ

375,000€ now 299,000€

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REF:385

A Unique spacious 5 bed/3 bath family home set in idyllic surroundings in the town of Castell de Castells in the Jalon Valley. this large property has good sized master bedroom with en-suite and 4 further bedrooms and bathrooms. Large roof terrace. Pool and large summer kitchen Large dining room and attractive living room. Fully fitted kitchen. Large workshop / studio. garage. A very attractive price.

A delightful, elegantly presented 3 bed/2 bath villa, reformed to a very high quality. South facing beautiful landscaped gardens, fantastic naya, driveway for 3 cars.

Spacious accommodation: separate living and dining rooms, kitchen with central hob feature and informal dining area. Child & pet safe 8x4m pool, several al fresco dining areas. Large master bedroom suite and dressing area.

Spacious workroom and office.

WE HAVE MOVED ALL CONTACT DETAILS REMAIN THE SAME TO PUEBLO

FROM HERE THE PORT

SCHOOL

REF:613

PINOMAR

349,999€ now 299,000€

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REF:822 FLORIDAMAR 320,000€ now 275,000€

TO HERE

A very spacious 2 bed with 3 bath, en-suite to master bedroom, duplex apartment close to the port and amenities. 2 large terraces, one covered. Under floor central heating, air con in bedrooms. Lift and garage.

The complex has the benefit of gym, indoor and outdoor pool and landscaped gardens.

THIS IMMACULATE DUPLEX WARRANTS EARLY VIEWING. EXCLUSIVE TO GILES WALKER

Well presented, 4 Bed/2 Bath property. With sea and Montgo views. Telephone entry system, electric gate, landscaped gardens, laid to gravel for easy maintenance. Comprising a reception area, dining room, living room, semi circular in design with a Tosca stone fireplace. Superb fitted kitchen. Side naya outside master bedroom ideal for breakfast; spiral staircase to roof terrace, Pool 8x4m Totally reformed, refitted & decorated over the past 2 years. EXCLUSIVE TO GILES WALKER