Female Focus Magazine July 2021

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IS YOUR UK

BANK CLOSING?

SUMMER WALKING TIPS How to beat the heat

Paying Too Much for Electricity? Then it’s Time for Solar

PUZZLES SUDOKU CROSSWORD

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The night sky in July,

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t’s been quite a month for the astronomy group, we had our first proper get together for a very long time. It was in a bar, naturally, everyone being sensible and vaccinated.

I hope it was just the cautious start of a return to group observing and meetings.

It was also a month when we had an eclipse, not a very big one here in Torrevieja, but excellent viewing conditions. Like most keen amateurs I use some special equipment to look at the Sun, it saves me from being blinded rather nastily. Even though eclipses are very well understood, actually seeing a chunk of the Sun disappear, and in my case, to see quite a lot of detail, always has a real sense of wonder. I even managed to get a passable photograph this time, I was really pleased until one of my sons friends said it looked like a piece of cheese!

Our smartphone competition is still running, I've received some lovely pictures already, you all have until the end of July to email them to me. Some of the best have been taken with no special apps or extra equipment, just care and thought. I'm waiting until the end of July for a reason, there is a really special sight in the night sky on July 26, after midnight. The Moon will be rising, and very close to it will be Jupiter, bright and orange and obvious for all to see. This makes a glorious and easy to photograph sight, if you really want to make a good picture use a little imagination. For example, stand somewhere so they appear framed by a gap in some buildings or trees, use your imagination.

Not far away from Jupiter will be Saturn, not as bright and obvious as Jupiter, but still an obvious planet. I mentioned a few issues ago that Saturn goes through a cycle of opening and closing its rings as we see them from Earth. This autumn will be the last chance for a while to see the rings really well, this time next year they won't be so obvious or spectacular. Anyone who has the chance to see Saturn through a telescope should make the most of it, otherwise you'll have a while to wait before they open again.

That's all from me this month, so make the most of the warm nights and go outside and wonder at our night sky.

Please email me your smartphone astronomy pictures and any queries to vegabaja.astronomygroup@gmail.com

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ou must be so careful with your documentation and paperwork in Spain. It has become far more complicated and involved, since the finalisation of Brexit. For example, it is now necessary to have the TIE or a Work Visa to be able to get employment in Spain.

At present, there is no easy way. Firstly you will need a padron and I understand there have recently been a number of fraudulent padrons issued. So be very careful. Health cover is necessary with the complete documentation and certificate.

It is no good selecting the cheapest health option – the authorities require a certificate to confirm health cover with your application and there are a limited number of companies whose policies are accepted and authorised by the police.

Despite what others may advise or recommend, please ensure you use the correct company to do your application – both lawyers and gestors are experienced and there are a number of individuals who specialise in the process of applying for the TIEs/ residencia/ visas.

This is where my company can be very helpful, as we do supply a fully recommended health insurance and my company works very closely with many authorised legal associates.

Imagine finally reaching the stage where you present all your documentation, only to discover that your application is rejected because your documents do not meet all the legal requirements. The correct advice and help is essential to avoid this happening.

Exactly the same situation applies when you are talking about investments and pensions held in the UK. Once again, it is necessary to be sure the company you are using has full authorisations and credentials for both Europe and Britain. This becomes more important with your applications for residencia and visas, as you are required to have an amount in the bank and proof of income as part of your application. However, if you purchase a property in excess of €500,000, you can apply for a Golden Visa and the process is slightly different.

Please do not attempt to do any of this yourself or be persuaded by people who tell you it is not necessary to do anything. In both instances, this would be wrong and would have a detrimental effect on your dream to live in Spain. ● If you need assistance and any more information, please contact one of my offices, visit the website www.jennifercunningham.net or email info@jennifercunningham.net.

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www.femalefocusonline.com I am now fully vaccinated, masks no longer need to be worn outside and we are getting back to some kind of 'normal', albeit that at the time of going to print the UK still has Spain on the Amber List.

With the children breaking up from school for their summer break darling daughter is getting her list of activities ready to keep the grandchildren occupied for the almost 12 weeks until school restarts. I suspect that we will be seeing a lot more of them in the weeks to come - not complaining, just need to make sure my activities box and the baking cupboard are restocked.

We sometimes forget just how lucky we are to live where we do.

With the beach and the sea on our doorstep, lovely walks close by and an abundance of places to visit we really are very fortunate. It does not take much to keep their inquisitive minds occupied.

It really has got a lot hotter so drink plenty, use sunscreen and enjoy the reasons we are all here in Spain.

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Walk Your Way Well

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by Niamh O'Sheehan

It seems everyone is delighted that summer has landed. Temperatures are rising, the sun is shining and the golden sandy beaches have your name written all over them. Am I the only weirdo who dreads this time of year? My Irish skin cries, my sleep pattern breaks, I struggle to eat a curry, mosquitoes reign the world and then there's that tiniest scariest item of clothing that looks for its annual airing; the Bikini!

For me, the worst part about summer is how it obliterates my good walking habits. No more day long treks in the mountains, no more happily snatched promenade strolls on my office lunch break.

The heat knocks me for six and with that, even a six kilometre walk seems beyond impossible. Maybe some of you can relate?

There's a plague that infests our society and keeps us unhealthy. It is a disease of the mind and can fester for years having a seriously detrimental effect on both our psyche and our physical wellness.

It has many variants and strains and is commonly known as The Excuses Pandemic! The symptoms that usually rear their heads in summer tend to sound like “It's too hot” and “It's too crowded” and “I'm too busy¨. You may be suffering from some of these symptoms? Don’t be alarmed. Caught early we can tackle all this before it becomes 5 kilos on the scales or a dangerous dent in your fitness!

So, how can we beat this summer bug? How can we find a way to continue with our walking throughout those impossibly sweltering months of July and August? One word: ADAPT! Let’s tweak your approach so you can continue to Walk Your Way Well.

Here's a few tips and remedies: · Pick a shadier or less exposed route i.e. find a forest · Take a cold shower before and after to lower body temperature · Drink a big glass of water before you go to hydrate · Walk on the beach with your feet in the waves · Join an indoor air-conditioned step class · Replace minerals lost through sweating with wholesome snacks · Wear lighter, looser clothing and always use sun cream · Bring plenty of water with you when you walk · Wear lighter breathable walking shoes or sandals · Go early in the day or go later in the evening · Use a treadmill or a free youtube “step” video indoors · Remember to slow down and try “little and often” · Wear a cap and sunglasses · Walk with a friend in case you do have heat related issues · Swim; That's basically walking under water! · Remember to ALWAYS avoid the midday heat I hope some of these ideas will encourage you to keep going even as the temperatures challenge us.

Where there is a will there is a way and you deserve to find a way to continue being well and enjoying the beautiful outdoors we have been gifted with.

Keep in touch or let me know how you get on this summer. I'd love to hear from you. You'll find me on the Facebook page WALK YOUR WAY WELL. Please visit and throw me a thumbs up.

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Is your UK bank closing?

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One of the most common conversations we are having with individuals this year is concerning UK banks and how they are shutting their doors on account holders living overseas. Many of our clients have experienced this first-hand but it has also created new enquiries for us with people asking what they can do.

The truth is, it will be exceedingly difficult (if not impossible) to open another bank account in the UK if the account holder no longer has an address in Britain. The simple solution could therefore be to instruct the UK bank to transfer all holdings over to another bank account in the individual’s name – most likely to an account here in Spain.

The issue here though is that many people seem uncomfortable transferring large amounts over to Spanish banks. The reason behind this could be one of several, but more often than not we hear about fears of governments accessing deposits without warning, uncertainty about the strength of the Spanish banking system and poor interest rates (generic problem worldwide at present).

For larger deposits, one must also bear in mind the compensation limits which exist in Europe. Under the current compensation scheme, deposits in banks are only protected up to 100.000€ in Europe, whereas the limit is set at £85,000 in the UK. Whilst some of these risks are minimal in our opinion, one which does stand out is the low interest rates which are tipped to remain subdued for the foreseeable future. So, what are the options for people who would prefer not to keep substantial levels of money in bank accounts?

Well, aside from opening a currency exchange company account to bring money over as and when needed, another option might be to consider the use of a tax-efficient investment vehicle, known as a “Spanish Compliant Investment Bond”. This product provides individuals with an alternative solution for their money - an investment which can be as low risk or as high risk as the investor wishes.

The flexible nature of these products allows the investor to simply hold cash (similar to a bank account) or to invest the money in a wide range of collective, fully regulated investment funds which have already been set up and approved under the product. Investing money will create potential for capital growth and could act as a useful way to keep pace with changes in inflation over time, but history has shown us that you do not need to take a lot of risk in order to achieve a small but consistent growth.

What’s more is that this type of product is low cost, flexible and easily accessible. You would have access to 100% of your capital from day 1.

If you would like to discuss this product in more detail or see if it is suitable for you, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be more than happy to help.

● Logic Financial Consultants are fully regulated & licensed financial advisers, covering the Costa Blanca, Murcia and Canary Islands. We can travel to you, or you can visit our office at Calle Andres Lambert 24, 1B, Jávea.

Tel: 965 020 444. Email: info@logicfc.com Web: www.logicfinancialconsultants.com.

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Sugaring

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he sun is out and bits of our body are exposed that have not seen the light for a while… Stop! Do not reach for the razor - it may seem quick and easy in the shower but actually needs to be done very regularly. The dreaded itchy stubble appears and there are many other disadvantages to shaving including the risks of folliculitis or ingrowing hairs.

Mimis Kru team are continuously updating their skills and techniques to give the best service options for our clients and Sugaring is another hair removal solution that we bring to you!

Sugaring is an ancient Persian technique, it is edible and very natural to the skin which makes it a great product for all skin and hair types and is especially good for sensitive skin or problematic skin, i.e. psoriasis.

Clients report that they find Sugaring is less uncomfortable and gentler than some other hair removal methods they have tried. It is great for most body areas but particularly good for facial hair and bikini waxing. It doesn’t stick to the skin like some methods can do and it is great for getting the fine fuzzy hairs that we often notice on our faces. The sugaring technique removes hair from the roots so, unlike shaving, leaves a cleaner finish and no stubble.

With repeated treatments the hair grows less and becomes thinner.

The Sugaring product is created with pure all natural ingredients: it is applied straight from the tub although some can be warmed up! Mimis Kru prefer to use a cold application of Sugaring; With the soft sugar wax, you apply in the OPPOSITE direction of hair growth, but pull quickly in the SAME direction of hair growth to remove. This is the exact opposite of how regular soft wax is applied. But is much more comfortable, the residue is easy to clean so no sticky patches and with no burning or tearing of the skin.

100% natural and organic - reduces ingrown hair bumps.

Safe gentle and effective – safe and sanitary Good for all skin and hair types - goes where laser and other methods cannot!

It is recommended to keep a regular appointment of every 4-5 weeks to receive the best result of Sugaring.

Over long hair would need to be trimmed first! And hair with only 2 weeks growth just wouldn’t be long enough!

So book your appointment now to enjoy a razor free summer. ● Local 12, Edificio Caribe, Av del Pla 129, Jávea.

Tel 96 579 3584. www.mimiskruhairandbeauty.com Facebook Mimiskru. See our advert on the Horoscopes page.

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Make floral ice cubes and add zing to your summer drinks

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xpert Tanya Anderson offers a guide on how to freeze your favourite cut flowers into ice cubes, to add a garden twist to summer drinks.

As summer garden party season gets underway, why not show off your home-grown flowers in the drinks you serve your guests?

Ice cubes containing flowerheads or sprigs of herbs are a great addition to drinks, adding colour and flavour to all sorts of summer concoctions, from punches to cocktails and cordials, says expert Tanya Anderson, organic gardener and founder of Lovely Greens (lovelygreens.com). Her latest book, A Woman’s Garden: Grow Beautiful Plants And Make Useful Things, shows you how to make the most of your plants.

She offers the following tips and tricks on making floral ice cubes and other ice creations using plants from your garden…

Choose the right flowers for the job “Cut edible flowers when they are at their best and use the types which are compatible with your drink. Borage, for instance, is perfect for Pimm’s because its blue flowers have a refreshing cucumber flavour.

“Borage blossoms and mild voilas are ideal for lemonade or gin and tonic,” she suggests. “You can pair lavender with a lavender floral syrup, and the same with rose petals. Cornflowers are also great.

“Most edible flowers have a very subtle flavour which won’t impair the taste of your drink.

People say cornflowers have a peppery flavour, but I have never found that in a drink.”

Avoid pungent blooms “You may want to avoid edible flowers that taste garlicky or oniony, or have a flavour that’s going to make you sip your drink and think, ‘What’s that strange flavour?’” she notes.

“You wouldn’t want to use chives, which have an onion flavour, or nasturtiums, which are peppery, unless you are making something like a bloody Mary.”

Use distilled water “You see a lot of misinformation online about boiling the water to make the ice crystal clear. That doesn’t work. It’s best to work with distilled water, which will give you the clearest ice cubes.”

Stop flowers from floating to the top of the cube “A lot of people find the flowers float to the surface and don’t freeze inside the ice. The trick is to put a little bit of water into the ice cube mould, maybe half a centimetre, freeze that, take it out when it’s frozen.

“Wet your flower on the end which is going on the bottom, press it down on to the ice and it will stick. Then fill the remainder of the mould to the top with distilled water and freeze it again. That way the flower should stay inside.”

Invest in silicone moulds “Silicone ice cube moulds are really easy to use and you can get big cubeshaped ones, or circular types, which are really popular.”

Colour your drink “Some edible flowers will tint your drink as the ice cube melts. For instance, if you put magenta flowers such as amaranth into ice cubes and your drink is a light colour, maybe Prosecco-based or gin-based, it will turn the entire glass pink, providing a real fun effect. Alternatively, hibiscus flowers infuse a deep red.”

Make a floral ice bucket “People also make ice buckets out of ice with flowers embedded into the bucket. You’d need two plastic bowls, one that could fit into the other. Put a little water in the biggest bowl, freeze it and place the flowers on to the ice, then set the second bowl inside and fill the cavity between the two bowls with water and insert more flowers.”

Go further with floral ice lollies “I’ve seen lovely recipes where ice lollies have flowers embedded inside. You could do the different layers different colours, depending on the effect you want.

A Woman’s Garden: Grow Beautiful Plants And Make Useful Things by Tanya Anderson is published by Cool Springs Press. Available now.

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our ARIES Your social life is once again increasing in pace. As long as you do what you are comfortable with, you can enjoy catching up with people and having some fun times together again. Having a better time socially also means that everyday life is much better.

TAURUS Learning and expanding your ideas are top priority at the moment which is good as everyone around you seems to be in the same frame of mind. Be careful this month to not get into a confrontation with family members.

GEMINI Chose your words wisely otherwise they will cause pain when they were not meant too. Keep on the path to find what you really want to achieve or you will be asking the same question over and over.

CANCER Your self evaluation continues and you can feel the benefits of questioning yourself. Someone close to you will need your support more than ever now and it will bring you both closer at last.

LEO The fog you have been feeling recently is at last starting to lift and you can see yourself looking to the future. Meeting up again with people through groups and activities is great as you have so many new ideas to share.

VIRGO You are seeing improvements in all aspects of your life which feels long overdue. At last you can start moving forward again with ideas and plans.

Let everyone know what they are so you can work on these together.

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oroscope LIBRA These last months have seen many changes which will continue as others share their experiences with you. Remember though that just because it is your passion does not mean that everyone has to be as enthusiastic.

SCORPIO Try to avoid conflicts as you all try to adapt to the changes that are happening. Some of you will not be able to move as quickly as others so try to make sure everyone is given time to adjust. A chance to study comes at the prefect time.

SAGITTARIUS Travel is something you have really missed and now you have itchy feet to get going again. Looking for a get away close to home might be just want you need.

CAPRICORN Research and investigation will give you some amazing ideas and insights into a project you have in mind. Some reflection on personal matters will be needed when a situation arises that you were not expecting.

AQUARIUS Make sure that any fights you pick are worth fighting for. More often than not when you think about it before reacting, they really aren't.

Fun and entertainment are your priorities after quite a tough time. Take it steadily though as you still have responsibilities to think about as well.

PISCES The summer normally means overworking either with visitors or work.

Relax and enjoy the fact that this year you can concentrate more on yourself. Things will still be busy but at least you will be able to enjoy some of the fun as well.

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Are you aware of the many benefits of having healthy teeth ORTHODONTIC treatment? and properly aligned jaws?

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he first benefit is of course a beautiful smile which can have long-term benefits by improving self confidence in this ever more self aware society. Young children at school can be very sensitive to negative remarks made by others. This can badly affect their own self confidence in themselves during their growing up years.

The top picture shows teeth that can easily be damaged because they protrude beyond the lips.

The bottom picture shows ugly and difficult to clean teeth... Gingivitis, gum disease and bad breath is prevalent.

Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This can result in tooth decay and gum disease and in some cases, ultimately leads to tooth loss. Gum disease and bad breath are associated with bacteria that may cause general health problems in later life.

Having orthodontic treatment is a time when children can learn to care about their teeth, the importance of cleaning and diet and how it can affect their teeth. This will help them to have beautiful teeth for life, with probably little need for dental treatment in their future.

Malocclusion (poorly lined up jaws) can contribute to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, excessive stress of the gum tissues, inefficient chewing function, speech problems, snoring and sleep apnea. It also causes unfavourable facial profile and aesthetics, which deteriorate with age.

Mouth breathing and snoring can lead to poor performance at school or difficulty concentrating due to poor quality sleep.

Orthopaedic treatment with removable braces can enhance facial growth or correct poor growth patterns in the growing child, so that they more likely develop a most favourable aesthetic facial profile and beautiful smile to go with it.

Orthodontic treatment not only corrects the problem at the source, but it can be less costly and much more pleasant than the dental care required to treat the problems resulting from the malocclusion.

Another problem of crowded or crooked teeth is that they tend to get worse as you get older….. many people will have noticed that their once almost straight teeth have started to cross-over and crowd up. The only remedy is to line them up again and fit a retainer.

It is never too late for ortho treatment to align the teeth, except for more severe jaw alignment which is mainly effective for a growing child.

In conclusion, it is difficult to put a value on a great smile and healthy teeth that are easy to maintain since it is a lifelong benefit.

Article by Dr Karen Gardner, Dentist/Orthodontist at Clinica dental La Plaza, Jávea, situated next to “Club De Tenis" near Jávea Arenal. Call 96 646 1120 to book an appointment.

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Hemorrhoids

emorrhoids are more commonly known as piles and are caused when the veins in your anus and lower rectum swell. Approximately ¾ of the adult population suffer with haemorrhoids at some point in their life.

There are two types of hemorrhoids, internal hemorrhoids which develop inside the rectum and, in most cases, do not cause any discomfort. Straining when passing stool can cause bleeding to occur.

External hemorrhoids are found in the skin around the anus often causing the area to bleed or become swollen, itchy and if left untreated can be become extremely painful.

There is always a solution as there are various minimally invasive procedures to treat and remove the hemorrhoids for example: Rubber band ligation: Bands are placed around the base of an internal haemorrhoid to cut off the circulation.

Coagulation: This procedure is performed using a laser or infrared light or heat. It is predominantly used to treat internal haemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoidectomy: This is the most effective and complete way to treat recurrent hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoid stapling: The blood flow to the affected tissue is blocked causing the hemorrhoid to diminish.

If you suffer with prolonged bleeding or notice a change in colour or consistency of your stool, then it is very important to contact your GP as further tests may be needed.

● Clinica Britannia, Ejércitos Españoles 16, 1st Floor, Calpe. Tel 965 837 553 or 607 255 755 24 hours a day - 365 days a year.

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Colina Club restart their social outings

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he residents of the Colina Club apartments would like to thank the staff of Los Amigos in Alcalali for such a warm welcome when we came recently for our lunch outing. Now that the owners of Los Amigos have returned after their extended holiday, we decided it was a perfect time to return to one of our favourite restaurants for our regular lunch outing.

We would also like to give a big thank you to Trude and the staff at the Gran Sol restaurant here in Calpe for opening on your days off when restaurants were starting to open.

You provided a safe environment that allowed our residents to relax and enjoy a great meal. From all our residents, congratulations on the newest member of the family.

As we return to the new normal, the Colina Club is slowly and carefully commencing our social activities. The Colina Club has also opened the local pub, The Village Tea Room and the afternoon social activities in our library. These activities allow our residents to enjoy a rich social life in the safe and caring community of the Colina Club.

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Page 14 www.femalefocusonline.com games. You will find the market in La Nucia in the old centre, around the Town Hall (Plaza Mayor) and it opens on Thursday 8, Friday 9 and Craft Market in La Nucia – 8, 9 and 10 Saturday 10 July from 6 pm until midnight (or perhaps a little later).

July This year the Medial market will include lots Weekly craft fair in Meliã of craft demonstrations and once more Amata Villaitana has been asked to organise the event. This On another scale and in another regional association interested in maintaining setting, a dozen or so Amata craft stalls will be set up every and improving craft standards, only admits Wednesday evening from 6 pm until midnight in the square in products of good quality and made by the front of the Reception of hotel Meliã Villaitana in Benidorm. craftsmen and women themselves, it's all There is plenty of free parking space near the fair. original, which is why Amata uses the slogan Crafts and gastronomy in Betibo "Artesanía de Autor®".

Perhaps the most adventurous project of To guarantee a safe environment, the market will be a bit smaller Amata is the one set up on the grounds of than in previous years, but will still have about 40 stalls. And Betibo, a well known place on the coastal there is lots to see: you can watch many craftsmen and women road between Denia at work: a blacksmith, a potter and a wood sculptor. You can see and Jávea, and ideal for all the different processes through which wool passes, from the spending an agreeable sheep until it is turned into a beautiful shawl. Other artisans will evening in the middle be making shoes, painting ceramic tiles and plates, silversmithing of nature. Every Friday, and working with macramé. In fact, many of the people in this Saturday and Sunday market can add an extra touch on the spot, or take orders for some evening from 5 o'clock until after midnight, special design. After all, these are craftsmen and women - and you you can walk around the gardens of Betibo, can help them keep their craft alive. buy craft work, take part in workshops, After wandering around the market, visitors can partake in a beer play table games, listen to music and try or roast meat at the tavern, a glass of tea in the Arab tea tent or try all sorts of interesting food and drinks. For out traditional boiled "pulpo" (octopus) served with potatoes on this event Amata has created a special webpage with information wooden platters. Other stalls sell cheese, freshly ground coffee, about activities, menus, workshops and how to get there: pressed fig bread and there is even a baker selling bread straight https://www.puebloartesano.es/betibo.html. from his wood-fired oven. And the whole is enlivened by three or For more information about any of these fairs, ring 639 979 678 four musicians walking around the fair.

Children can make their own piece of art in one of the workshops, (in English). And if you can't visit any of this markets, you can have a ride on an old fashioned merry-go-round, or play table still visit their Virtual Craft Village http://www.puebloartesano.es.

Busy month for the craft people of Amata

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Key word clue: Legal term.

WORDSPIRAL 2 - CLUES 1. Shove 2. Part of a horse’s foot 3. A matted fabric 4. Sound a horn 5.

Stumble 6. Puddle 7. Speech defect 8. Bard 9. Mountain lake 10. Inert gas 11. Immediately following 12. Group of players 13. Cooked animal flesh 14. Rip 15. Impetuous 16. Very big.

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Bhatura Bread

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Bhatura is a puffed Indian deep-fried bread. It is mildly fermented using natural yoghurt. Perfect Bhaturas are soft, fluffy and chewy; they are usually paired with chole/ channa (chickpea curry) and a simple salad of seasoned onions, tomatos and chopped chillies. Chole bhaturas are loved by Indian, they are found at roadside cafes, restaurants, served at special occasions such as festivals, religious ceremonies and weddings. The bhaturas make a great alternative to the bun at a bbq wrapped around a sausage or a burger.

Ingredients 300g SR plus extra for dusting ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoon yoghurt plain 110-200ml lukewarm milk Oil for deep-frying OPTIONAL 2 teaspoons nigella seeds TIME: rest - 1 hour plus cook - 25 Minutes. Makes 8

Mix the flour along with the salt and nigella seeds in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yoghurt. Slowly add the milk until it comes together into a dough.

(You might not need all the milk).

Tip onto a lightly floured board or surface. Knead until you have soft, smooth pliable dough.

Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and set aside, rest for at least 1 to 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.

Fill a large pan/ wok/ karai or a fryer with oil. Heat to about 180ºC or until a small cube of bread or dough browns and sizzles when dropped into to the oil.

Take golf ball-sized chunks of dough, roll into balls, then flatten, and roll out TIP - These can be batch cooked with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface until you have a saucer-sized and frozen – defrost at room disc, about ½ cm thick. temperature and heat on a tawa/ Gently lower into the hot oil with a slotted spoon and let it rise to the surface – frying pan or in the microwave. it should puff up. Fry for 1-2 minutes until golden, then drain on kitchen paper.

Missing your curry fix? Since BREXIT, we have not managed to get our kits into Spain and into the shops. Currently we are dispatching from the UK to Europe; If you would like an order please email it with the delivery address, we’ll work out the cost of goods and postage for you. We are still offering lessons and have the masala dabbas (spice tins) available to buy in Spain. Learn to cook curry from scratch, treat yourself or loved one to a masala dabba and with all the spices cook up a storm with the Spice Sisters. Please email keepcalm@curryoncooking.com.

SUDOKU

Here are four Sudoku puzzles of different skill levels for you to try.

It is not a maths game at all - it is a pure logic game.

Fill in the grid so that every r o w, e v e r y c o l u m n a n d e v e r y 3 x 3 grid contains the digits 1 through to 9 with no repeats, which means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box.

Answers to puzzles in the classified pages

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Jalon Valley Help Event Planning in Full Swing

The further release from covid restrictions has enabled the Jalon Valley Help Events Team to put together the actual details of an events programme for this summer.

Two of the forthcoming events for July are: Wednesday 7th July – OK Band performing at Los Arcos, Pedreguer starting at 19.00hrs. This is a BringYour-Own [BYO] food event with drinks to be purchased by waiter service from the bar, with tickets at 10€ each. Despite the latest relaxations, tables will be limited to 8 persons with safe social distancing to assure a safe feeling to what we expect to be another wonderful night of entertainment by the very popular band.

Sunday 25th July – Night Market at the Rastro Car Park in Jalon, 19.00 – 22.00hrs. We all missed the May Fair so the Night Market will give us all a chance to bring our families and friends out, in the cooler evening time, to enjoy shopping at the stalls and watching the entertainment.

Friday 27th August – The Entertainers performing a new batch of songs at Los Arcos, Pedreguer starting at 19.00hrs. This is another of the popular BYO picnic events.

For more information about JVH and their events to raise money to support their endeavours on your behalf, please check their website www.jalonvalleyhelp.com.

U3A MARINA BAIXA GO WINE TASTING IN CASTILLA LA MANCHA On Friday 18 June 51 members left Albir to visit the Florentina Perez Bodega in the municipality of Casa de Juan Núñez (Albacete) in Castilla la Mancha.

The group enjoyed an extensive tour including wine tasting and lunch. The afternoon was devoted to the La Mancha Experience following the canyon forged by the River Jucar over thousands of years to La Ribera de Cubas.

The road, lined with cave houses built into the limestone, led to Jorquera, said to be the most historically relevant town in the Manchuela region. Not a large town but dominated by its Almohad fortification walls and the remains of its 12th century castle. A walk around the small town and a visit to the 14th century church in the Plaza de Virgen de Cubas was the last stop before the return journey. The scenery in this area was quite spectacular as a result of the land dropping from 1500m to 500m leaving towering cliffs of limestone that have weathered over the years to strange shapes and hollow caves, all in stark contrast to the vast cereal planes above the gorge.

The group arrived back in Albir shortly after 9pm after an outstanding day trip organised by U3A Marina Baixa Travel Co-ordinators Margaret and Malcolm Hamer in liaison with LPD Travel.

The next trip will be to Baños de Fortuna on Wednesday 7 July to enjoy the hot springs there.

If you would like to know more about the Association why not attend one of their meetings at the Casa de Cultura, Alfaz del Pi at 11am on the forth Monday of the month. Membership is 10€ a year and further details can be found on their website www.u3amarinabaixa.com or their Facebook page.

MOFTAG CLUB OF CALPE ENJOYS YET ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FAIR

With no idea of what to expect at their SUMMER FAIR last month, MOFTAG is thrilled to have set another new record in the money raised for local charities. We are regular supporters to the Red Cross, Caritas and Maite Boronat.

A total of 2308€ was made during a beautiful summer day at Pub Delfin. Our Raffle was a huge success with stunning prizes including several meal vouchers from local restaurants. There was a steady flow of visitors the whole morning which made keeping social distancing manageable.

Everyone complied with the wearing of masks and hand sanitising and there was a lovely relaxed atmosphere.

Since our last fair in November 2019 we have had to work around Covid restrictions and yet we have maintained contact with our members on a weekly basis and via “Virtual Fairs” have managed to raise a grand total of 7207€ to date. Our success can only be attributed to our loyal members and supporters and we would like to thank everyone who came along.

If you would like to know more about MOFTAG please contact Jenny Godfrey at 639 139 518, new members are always welcome.

The photos show Sonia & Rose on the bottle tombola stall, Penny on the raffle and Jan, Anita & Heather on the cake stall.

The Original Charity Shop donates new equipment for Jávea Health Centre

The physiotherapists at Jávea’s Health Centre were delighted to receive a new exercise bike and a Magnet Therapy Device. The new bicycle is a great help in treating and strengthening leg muscles and for cardio training. The Magnet Therapy Device is used for rehabilitation treatment for people with fractures, muscle and joint problems, inflammation etc.

The Original Charity Shop has a wide selections of ladies and gents’ summer clothing, jewellery, handbags, shoes, bedding, curtains, furniture, kitchenware, crockery and much more.

Find them on Carrer de Nancy 1 in Javea’s Arenal. For more information visit their webpage: www.charityshoplibrary.com or email: info@charityshoplibrary.com.

They are open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Want to sell your unwanted goods: please phone 966 460 803 to make an appointment.

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The Mother of the Cannabinoids: CBG

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any people are now familiar with various products on the market containing Cannabidiol - CBD, a compound found in hemp and marijuana plants. CBD has been extensively proven to ameliorate a variety of medical conditions including arthritis, anxiety and depression, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases, to name just a few.

However, you might not know that CBD is just one of over 140 One of the most exciting cannabinoid compounds found in the plant. Another you may have pieces of research we’ve heard of is the psychoactive compound found in marijuana, THC. seen recently is the potential for CBG and other cannabinoids to The ‘Mother’ of these clever little compounds is CBG - be used in the treatment of cancer - particularly Glioblastoma (6) an aggressive type of brain tumour.

In this study published in Cannabigerol. We like to describe CBG as the ‘stem cell’ cannabinoid, because it is the only cannabinoid that is present when February this year, CBG, in combination with CBD, demonstrated young buds start flowering. In the very beginning of the flowering the ability to kill the Glioblastoma cells, and to limit their cycle, CBG starts to transform into separate cannabinoids such as proliferation. (Similar effects have been seen in research into CBDa, THCa, CBNa, etc. These are the precursors to CBD, THC, colorectal cancer, and certain types of skin cancer).

CBN, etc. CBG oils are therefore extracted from young flowers, The Healing Connection stocks the highest quality CBG oil. If you’d like to find out more, or just have a chat with one of the at the start of the flowering process.

Research into the effects of CBG has been underway for a long team about the potential benefits of CBG for you or someone time, although only in recent years has this been scaled up with the you care about, we’d be delighted to hear from you. relaxing of the rules around cannabis for medicinal purposes. This You can call us on +34 634 35 96 58 (we are also on Whatsapp & Signal) or simply send us an email to is just a little of what we know about the power of CBG. (1) A recent study at McMaster university in Canada found that not sue@thehealingconnection.eu. only is CBG antimicrobial and anti-fungal, it is effective even (1) Farha et al - McMasters University - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih. against MRSA, notoriously difficult to treat due to the prevalence gov/32017534/ of antibiotic resistance.

(2) Ethan Russo MD - https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/ CBG is an effective analgesic (painkiller), antispasmodic, it is toxic full/10.1111/j.1476-5381.2011.01238.x#b8 to various types of cancer cells(2) and has a modulating effect(3) on (3) Rahul Nachnani et al - https://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/376/2/204 a variety of neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative illnesses, (4) I Tomida et al - https://bjo.bmj.com/content/88/5/708.full including Huntingdon’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and Multiple (5) Francesca Borelli et al - https://static1.squarespace.com/ Sclerosis(3) There is also some very promising research into the use static/5dab51c52920995e635d4295/t/5e147fb801a8570f0fb0c3 of CBG for treating some specific physiological conditions such as 9c/1578401729303/Borrelli2013BiochemPharmacol.pdf glaucoma(4) and inflammatory bowel disease(5).

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Paying Too Much for Electricity?

Then it’s Time for Solar Advertising Feature by Mundo-Solutions With the electricity tariffs changing and adding confusion to what you pay, maybe it's time to consider investigating the greenest form of energy – solar.

Did You Know: enough solar energy hits the earth in an hour to supply the world’s energy requirements for a year

It’s also good for the environment, allows you to go ‘off-grid’ and protects you from ‘black-outs’. As part of the transition to ‘renewables’, there’s little doubt it’s the future! Solar technology has improved vastly over the past 10 years with photovoltaics (solar panels to you and me) becoming not only cheaper, but significantly more efficient.

It’s true to say there’s never been a better time to consider switching to solar. However (there’s always a ‘but’), in Spain, the regulatory framework can be complicated which is why you need to talk to Mundo-Solar who have ticked the 3 boxes required to (1) advise, (2) install and (3) do it with qualified and trained solar engineers.

So, if you’re fed up with paying too much for electricity, call Mark at Mundo-Solar on 619 516 705 and take your first steps on the road to green!

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IS YOUR HOME GUEST READY? There will be a lot of smiling faces this summer when hopefully our family, friends and guests are finally able to come and visit us. Providing comfortable areas will make their visit more enjoyable for everyone, you included! Yorkshire Linen has everything you need, from outside to inside, ALL UNDER ONE ROOF. Below are a few suggestions to get you started.

Yorkshire Linen stocks Beryl mattresses at very competitive prices. One side of the mattress is made up of a thick HR (High Resiliency) foam core for optimal support and memory foam padding which provides warmth in winter and on the other side a layer of hypoallergenic fibres for breath-ability and freshness for those warm to hot summer nights.

Perhaps your mattresses and sofa beds are comfortable enough but just to be sure a topper will make a hard bed a bit softer and a soft bed more supportive. Especially for those who have back problems and the body-moulding structure also means that a partner’s movements in a shared bed will not be affected as much.

When it comes to bed linen that’s where you can really make a bedroom look welcoming. Pastel and brightly coloured designs with Back to Nature themes are in fashion this summer. Try and stick to a colour scheme as it’s hard to decorate when your palette is all over the place. Patterned or plain cushions and a throw laid out on the end of the bed will be the finishing touches to the bed.

Create a magical world for the little ones! We have colourful designs and patterns that will make bedtime a lot more fun. (No guarantee of course but everything helps, right?)

If you have a lot of guests, towels that are a different colour to your towels will help keep the washing to a minimum. We have many colours and sizes to choose from.

For outdoors we have cushions, table cloths to protect furniture from the sun (and spillages) and beach/pool towels.

Both our shops in Jávea and Altea are fully stocked with a wide choice of curtains (we also have an in-house seamstress service), blinds, pillows, bed protectors and more! Our knowledgeable staff are always happy to help you in any way they can. ● Come and get inspired! Visit yorkshirelinencostablanca.com or pop in to Centro Comercial Montgó, Cap de la Nao Plá 68, Jávea. Tel. 966 462 275, Mon to Fri 10.00 – 19.00, Saturday 10.00 – 18.00 or at Partida Planet 177, Altea tel. 965 841 399, Mon to Fri 10.00 – 19.00 and Saturday 10.00 – 14.00.

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Indigenous Plants and Planning Regulations.

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I thought that this could be quite an interesting subject as when many people build a new house, they often have to remove pine trees etc. The town halls are generally OK with you doing this, providing prior permission and knowledge of the action is granted, but what they also often want you to do is then replace the trees with indigenous trees.

This is where the problems begin, because I, like many people before me, would automatically assume that many of the palm trees, olive trees, trees you see on the sides of the road etc, are all indigenous, so you would assume you are OK to put them in your garden, as a replacement. But you would be wrong.

Now I do know something about plants in the sense of a palm tree, Phoenix Canariensis isn’t called this for fun, it originates from the Canary Islands hence its name. Olive trees go back thousands of years and were brought to Spain by the Moors from Syria or Lebanon, but these trees, shrubs and plants are so established here it is easy to assume that they are classed as indigenous.

Each townhall may, and probably will, have differing lists of indigenous plants, but the simple fact is that if you work purely off indigenous plant list you will find yourself with a very short list indeed.

It’s no surprise now I know what is truly classed as indigenous that so many species of plants have been brought into the area from similar regions across the world, because it’s not the climate that’s the problem it’s the fact that the truly indigenous plants are for want of a better word, a bit ugly and boring. So as much as I encourage using plants that are local and tolerant to the region, the simple fact is most of the plants that we may deem indigenous are not, and at the end of the day it is almost impossible to continued on next page plant a garden with plants that are.

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So unless you want a garden full of pine trees and Pistacea Lentisa then you may have to pay the townhall the get out fee to use other species.

When I design a garden we always work off what the customer wants, what style they want which varies person to person, but for the first time we have recently planted some Quercus Suber, Cork trees and they are really stunning, with a mix of Pomegranate (Punica Granatum), Cypress and then lavender, herbs and grasses, and are looking forward to having a stunning Mediterranean garden on our hands. All these plants are not truly indigenous, but they most certainly look it. All I can say is thank you to the Moors, the South Americans and anyone else who has brought a wonderful, colourful and textured pallet of plants to use, as without them things would be a bit drab.

Charlesworth Gardens are the Costa Blanca’s leading Garden Design company with a lifetime of design experience in creating gardens that work for you and look amazing.

Contact Charlesworth Gardens, design services can also be done via the internet if working long distances. ● For more information please give us a call on 696 283 704, email info@charlesworthgardens.com or visit www.charlesworthgardens.com, www.artificial-grass-spain.com and www.floresgardencentre.com.

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Freemasons help Project4All DARE TO ENTER THE LIONS' DEN?

In the Benidorm – Altea – Calpe – Moraira region, a group of volunteers are distributing hot meals to numerous homeless people, some of whom who are living under bridges or in empty houses. The initiative came from two homeless people who managed to change their lives for the better and who now want to contribute something back to society. As, from their own experience, they know where to find these homeless people, they are asking volunteers to cook for anywhere from sixty to eighty needy people at a time.

Recently, food has been cooked by our Freemason friends from the Dutch/ Belgian Lodge of Leukopolis, who made sausage and mash with vegetables and gravy! A whopping eighty-three meals were made by the Masons, and all with a cake and a drink of course.

The lovely Tanya, Natasha and Jon Smith took care of the Calpe – Benidorm route, handing out the much needed meals and other necessary items.

Local Brethren of Leukopolis Lodge Nº85 have already volunteered to cook twice for them. It brings the Brethren of the Lodge together in providing a much needed service and to support a worthy charity, so please keep supporting us, by liking and sharing our Facebook pages, by becoming a member of our growing community or even better, become a much needed volunteer! The charity organisation can be contacted through their Facebook page, project4all.

Alternatively, email sec@glpvalencia.com.

Should you be interested in Freemasonry or might be interested in joining this excellent organisation please contact us by email prensa@glpvalencia.com.

Have you got your summer wardrobe ready yet? We might have just the items you need! Pop down to the Lions' Den in Moraira. We are a charity shop with a difference!

We pride ourselves on stocking only high quality second hand items. We have clothes, accessories, bric a brac, books - plenty to tempt you!

The Lions' Den – is open again. It can be found a couple of doors away from Letters R Us beneath the Pepe La Sal supermarket on the Centro Comercial, Moraira, just past the fountain roundabout on Ctra Moraira-Teulada. All the profits from the shop go towards the charity projects which Lions support. Donations to Social Services for food vouchers, the tent for Civil Protecion, helping the Alzheimer’s charity AFA to extend their coverage and many more - all these worthy causes have been helped in part thanks to the money generated by the Den. All staff are volunteers. They do an incredible job and they enjoy it!

Perhaps you have some time on your hands? Come and volunteer with us - you’ll be helping those in need and meeting new people.

We have follow all Covid rules but with more and more people being vaccinated - it has never been a better time to step forward.

If you’d like to know more about the work of the TM Lions, please take a look at our webpage – www.tmlions.com.

We also have a GoFundMe page if you would like to support us – go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/teulada-moraira-lions.

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WAITING IN THE WINGS?

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By Benny Davis

anging around backstage, took on a completely different meaning, when the ACTS Theatre Company were performing, `The Play That Goes Wrong´

A complex set involved actors exiting an upper structure, backwards, down a ladder, and just to make things even more hazardous, completely in the dark. Needless to say, an accident was just waiting to happen – and it did. One poor board treader completely missed his footing and was left silently, hanging in space by the tips of his fingers until the end of the scene. Only then did the stagehands manage to lower him down to safety. Just one of the many hazards this intrepid group has had to undergo since their baptism in 2015.

From that initial year, ACTS, based in Benijófar, have left no stone unturned in their quest to present the most professional productions within their ability, from research to the final curtain. Take for example their stage version of the hit movie, `Calendar Girls´. The director not only visited the Yorkshire Dales village of Kettlewell, where the movie was filmed, but managed to persuade the originator of the story, Tricia Stewart, to jump on a flight to Spain for the sole purpose of helping to promote the production. This proved to be so successful, a matinee performance was added at the last minute. Incidentally, Tricia’s part in the film was played by Helen Mirren.

Former successes include a variety of productions from farce to romantic comedy, but you can’t expect six years living with the ghost of live theatre to give up without a fightback. Many other gremlins joined forces to try and disrupt this dedicated group of amdram thespians whilst performing, including an occasion when a lead actor dried up, leaving his panic-stricken fellow actors frantically trying to ad-lib as if all was normal. Completely unruffled, the said actor walked to the wings, paused nonchalantly, grabbed a stiff drink, then whispered to the prompt, “What’s my next line?”

Like all groups, Covid restrictions have hit them pretty badly. As a result, only two get-togethers, in the form of glorified read-throughs of the `Vagina Monologues´ have been possible since the outbreak. But the latest news is that ACTS are back in action and anticipate live performances being staged from November. Good news for local charities who have benefited from receiving thousands of euros in donations raised by this group of talented and kind-hearted members.

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www.femalefocusonline.com Page 24 Oliva Drama: 'The Guinea Pig' COSTA BLANCA NORTH - or - 'Waiter what's this doing in my soup?´ is an hilarious new play from Oliva Drama, set in the kind of cafe you really don't want to visit! Written by Jeff Goebel and Note from Benny: Things are looking up. Easing of covid performed by Oliva Drama, it is restrictions have given a ray of light to our amdram board- the latest in their monthly online treaders. Hopefully, productions held in mothballs will go ahead productions! For more information, late summer onwards. Live get-togethers will also help members or to join us, please go to: social life to jump into gear once again. Smiles all round, www.olivadrama.com. including those cash starved charities who have also suffered from the lack of entertainment programmes revenue. Good luck all.

Phoenix Dancers: Caprice Ladies Choir: The Dancers are The choir are enjoying their pleased to say that they live rehearsals and will be have re-commenced continuing throughout the with their rehearsals summer. They are working and are now looking on a concert programme and forward to producing will be ready to perform to more great shows for the public in the autumn, charity later in the as soon as distancing rules year. Now is the perfect time to join the group and have some allow the choir members to fun, make some friends and get ready to being back on stage. We stand together. For more information check the choir's website are looking for both male and female performers and if you are www.capriceladieschoir.com or contact Aileen, on 696 514 613. interested in joining us please contact the choreographer Phaedra Cantãmus: The choir, under on 607 290 896 who will be happy to give you more information the direction of Philip Ashley, about the group. are working on a new set of Sounds Familiar: music to add to their growing The Company repertoire. They hope to be are beginning able to once again present rehearsals on their concerts in the autumn. Philip provides all the music to members next production and tracks to learn to, so members can practice at home between 'Magic Of The rehearsals. Now would be a great time to contact Philip on Musicals', and are 638 734 285 or Eileen 607 706 904 and they will be happy to give looking for singers you all the details about the choir. They rehearse on a Monday or dancers to join them for this and future productions. morning 10.45am to 1pm.

If you are interested in joining, or would like more Careline Theatre: Careline is information, please contact Philip on 965 581 483 or proud to announce their 25th philip@soundsfamiliar.es Anniversary show. Join them Valley Voices: The Voices and help breath life back into will start rehearsals next our local amdram with, 'Back month at their Animo to the Theatre'. A Silver Jubilee base in Alcalali and look Celebration of comedy, song and forward to actually seeing dance. Show dates. 21/22/23 October at 19:30 with a matinee on the and hearing each other 23rd at 14:30. Tickets 12€ each on sale at www.carelinetheatre.net. after months of antiBox Office. Call: 686 320 435 for more details. social Zooming. They Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir: will be planning a new The choir celebrated their return repertoire ready perform after the covid lockdown with their concerts in the autumn. favourite 'Concert at the Cave' in It is their summer break Benidoleig, but because of social now but they return on distancing restrictions, the audience 6 Sept. If you’re free on was limited to 70 on each of the two any Monday afternoon in September, pop along and give them a evenings. Nevertheless, it was a very try? Ring: 634 301 483 or 634 354 409 to find out more. successful and enjoyable evening in this wonderfully acoustic venue. They also welcomed several new members since rehearsals restarted on Tuesday evenings in Bar Mediterraneo in Teulada. If you are interested in joining, email cbmalevoicechoir@gmail.com.

Jávea Players: Roger Brown's 'Bing to Bublé', will be performed from 14 to 16 July in the Casa de Cultura.

Roger stresses he is not an impersonator but hopes to pay a fitting tribute to some of the greatest singers over the past 90 years, including Sinatra, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Lionel Richie and Rod Stewart. Details not yet finalised so see www.javeaplayers.com for more information. The usual strong health security measures will be applied.

If you would like to be part of this band of charitable entertainers, please email editor@femalefocusonline.com. Deadline for copy is the 15th of the month prior to publication.

Full details of all Stage Diary entertainment groups are available online at www.femalefocusonline.com

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Local Masons donate to cancer charity MABS.

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The International Club, in El Campello, held a Charity Fun Day on Saturday 22 May and Santa Faz Lodge No 48 took the opportunity to man a table, containing a display of aprons and jewels (courtesy of W Bro Bob Alchin), and answer any questions visitors had about Freemasonry.

Of particular interest was a Royal Masonic Hospital Nurse’s silver belt buckle owned by the Club’s Secretary, Kim, who did her training there.

During the afternoon, a sponsored back wax, was administered by a local beautician, Carmen, to the Worshipful Master, W Bro Greg Hustler, which raised 157€. Most of this was donated by those Brethren who were present, to ensure the reserve was reached and the event went ahead!

Later, the Lodge presented a cheque for 1250€ to Irena, the MABS area representative.

The WM stated that the MABS Cancer Support Fundación’s commitment in Spain could be summed up in this short sentence: “To care, comfort and counsel people affected by cancer.”

Something that has affected many of us. It is a worthy charity well deserving of our support.

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COSTA BLANCA ANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY

Our 50th Anniversary

Pentecost Sunday was a very special event for our Churches. Not only celebrating the great Feast of Pentecost, but also celebrating 50 years since we were formally recognised as a Chaplaincy.

50 years ago Fr Cyril Mudford was Licensed as honorary Chaplain, and services were originally held at his house, then at the Ermita del Popul in Jesus Pobre, and we still worship there. That was our first Spiritual Home in the Costa Blanca.

Now led by the lovely Father Marcus, together with his wonderful team, we hold regular weekly services at Albir, Alfas del Pi, Calpe, Denia, El Campello, Gandia, Jávea and La Fustera.

Whether you are already a resident or a second home owner, a holiday-maker or are about to move to the Costa Blanca, we will be delighted to welcome you at any of our eight churches.

Whilst we are an Anglican chaplaincy, rooted in the tradition of the Church of England, there are many who worship with us, regularly or occasionally, who have come from different traditions. All are welcome.

For locations and service times, go to our webpage and visit the “Churches and Services” page and click on your chosen church – http://costablanca-anglicanchaplaincy.org.

The photo shows Pentecost Sunday at Albir Church.

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THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA (BELATEDLY) THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF HENRY HORTH

CELEBRATES

Henry Horth, achieved his century on 26 January this year! Due to the Covid 19 restrictions, the celebrations planned for that day had to be postponed until the ‘Covid situation’ improved!

Improved it did and on Wednesday, 19 May, The Aircrew Association members, Henry’s daughter Ann (who had deservedly been allowed to come to Spain to temporarily care for Henry) and friends, held a celebratory lunch at La Bodeguilla Restaurant in Jávea Port to acknowledge the birthday, albeit belatedly, of Henry. During the lunch, the Association Chairman, Max Maxwell, was delighted to formally welcome back, one of Henry’s oldest friends and a former member of the association, Eric Davies, who, with his wife Freda, were re-joining the association membership.

THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BIDS FAREWELL TO ITS PRESIDENT AND SALUTES ITS SENIOR MEMBER ON THE AWARD OF HIS LEGION D’HONNEUR The Aircrew Association held a unique, four element, function on the 16th June at La Cumbre restaurant, Benitachel. The occasion included: the Presentation of the award of Chevalier de L’Ordre National De La legion D’Honneur to John Russell, the Association’s most ‘mature’ Member; the farewell to its President of five years, Henry Horth; the ‘entertaining’ of the Association’s Ladies; the appointment of the new President, Tom Brown.

John Russell was presented with his award on the terrace of La Cumbre by the Assistant Defence Attaché from the French Embassy in Madrid, Captain Xavier De Cervoisier.

Later, during the lunch and following the ‘Dedication to the Comradeship of Aircrew’ from Father Marcus, Peter Langley, Vice LifePresident of the Association proposed the toast ‘To The Ladies’, Max Maxwell bade farewell to the departing President, Henry Horth and proposed the toast to ‘Our President Henry’. Following this toast, the formal handover of the President’s Badge of Office took place and Tom Brown assumed the appointment as President from Henry Horth! This was a special occasion including a mixture of joy, at the Presentation of John Russell’s Legion D’Honneur and sadness at the departure of Henry Horth.

Another memorable day in the diary of the Aircrew Association Costa Blanca!

Top right photo by Jan Adams shows the principal participants during the Presentation Ceremony: (left to right) Captain Xavier De Crevoisier (Attache staff), Max Maxwell (Chairman), Henry Horth (President), Sqn Ldr David Tucker RAF, John Russell (Chevalier De L'Ordre National De Legion D'Honneur), Wg Cdr Phelpsy Phelps RAF. Bottom left photo shows New President, Tom Brown and Former President, Henry Horth.

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PAUL´S EMPORIUM IN Pedreguer.

Weekly changing stock. Everything priced to sell. Why pay new when you don’t need to? Find us in Pedreguer Industrial Estate. Tel 96 644 7002 or find us on Face-book at 'Paul's Emporium Pedreguer'.

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FREE CONSULTATION - BOOK NOW, Does the weather ruin your make-up. Permanent Eyebrows & Eyeliner are the perfect solution.

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I BUY RECORDS LPs, EPs, SINGLES. 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s years.

Good prices paid. Tel. 962 851 809 - 622 750 117.

Services

HANDY MAN SERVICE. Small building works, rendering, repairs, painting, decorating, fencing, pool renovation & maintenance, anything on your to do list. Working alone or help completing larger tasks.

Costa Blanca North. Yan Nees 692 368 639 www.facebook.com/ handymanyannees/

Misc Sales

LIGHTWEIGHT WALKING FRAME, 2 wheels, 2 sliders, folds, with bag.

40€. Tel. 665 456 353. Jávea.

CAMPING FRIDGE, good working order, €20, call 602 452 850. Benifato area.

GAS FRIDGE FREEZER, €100, buy collects, good working order, call 602 452 850, Benifato area.

8 CLASSIC RADIATORS never been used, €800 buyer collects call 602 452 850 bargain.

HUSQVARNA OPTIMA190 Sewing Machine in good condition. Ten additional feet included to sew automatic buttonholes, blind hems, concealed zips etc. 40€ Tel. 665 456 353 Jávea.

JENNY'S CLEANING SERVICES. Established since 2014. Fully l egal , r ef er ences av a i l a b l e .

General house cleaning, change overs, deep cleans and builders cleans. New Fogging Disinfection Service now available. Covering Denia, Javea and surrounding villages. (English and Spanish spoken) Call now 633 624 232 www.jennyscleaningservices.com HARRIS FURNISHINGS - British furniture store offering a fabulous range of quality furniture including sofas, chairs, corner sofas, sofa beds, recliners, rise-recliners, beds, coffee tables etc. Famous brand names including Parker Knoll.

Pedreguer Ind. Estate. 96 646 9371 sales@harrisfurnishings.com FULLY COMP CAR INSURANCE from 279€. For all your insurance needs: house, home, business, marine, car, health. Call Insurance Altea 96 584 0753

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Medical Equipment and Information office: 96 642 7044 Denia Hospital Interpreters and Info desk: 96 642 9346 HELP Coordinators: Benitachell 664 573 360 Calpe 616 237 135 Orba 639 176 812 Jávea 634 388 446 Denia 609 336 473 Teulada/ Moraira 634 318 819 Parkinsons Support 634 301 677 HELP President 686 320 435.

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UPHOLSTERY SERVICE Tired or broken furniture? From small repairs to complete recovers for home, garden, car or boat. Indoor & outdoor cushion covers. Pergola and parasol covers. Leather and fabric cleaning.

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Call 96 645 7878 or email info@amasvista.com SKIPS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE Small, Medium, Large skips for Building, Gardening, Mixed loads.

Also earth, gravel etc available for delivery. Call Contenedores Mata on 96 579 0172 or 679 440 046.

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ACHIEVE RENTAL INCOME from your property. For more than 35 years Aguila Rent A Villa SL has specialised in holiday rentals in Javea, Denia and surroundings. Trusted and professional. 96 647 0830 Email: mail@aguilarent.com or visit www.aguilarent.com FOR SALE – HARRY’S BAR, Quesada. Unique opportunity to purchase this well established popular bar /restaurant. Freehold.

Call Joanne for more information on 693 494 951.

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

QUICK CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS Across: 7 Manual; 8 Fiddle; 10 Stirrup; 11 Tulle; 12 Emus; 13 Stork; 17 Mimic; 18 Soda; 22 Paint; 23 Hotfoot; 24 Raging; 25 Volume.

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Pets Nico is a gorgeous 8 year old galgo with low level leishmania who is looking to give someone a lot of love.

For more information on our galgos and podencos please email: stichtingtanamera@gmail.com Facebook (Tanamera Rescue)

Kimbra is 15 months old, house-trained and very active so will need an active family who can give her both the mental and physical exercise she needs. She is a sweet girl, great with children and other dogs but chases cats! Kimbra is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and has a passport. For more info please call Akira on 657 689 567 or email akirashelter@aol.com.

New cute little kittens. Shelter open every Sunday 10am 12pm or call Luisa 648 100 629.

Denia Cat Protection League – Aldea Felina, please visit http://www.aldeafelina.es

Benji, who is 7, is homeless due to the death of his owner. He is good with people and children, loves to be groomed, is house trained, has all vaccinations and is castrated. For more info please call PEPA 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com.

Estrella is an affectionate dog. A little shy but not a real issue.

W a l k s beautifully on the lead. She has no health issues but at 10 years old she is no spring chicken.

Please contact apropego@gmail.com or call 654 616 043.

Meet Our Horses! Join us on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings at APAC Rescue Horses to see the horses and help support us.

Everyone Welcome.

For more information email apacprotectora@gmail.com, visit www.apac-cv.com or Facebook: Apac Rescue Horses.

We have m a n y kittens that are looking for loving homes, if you are interested please call Clare on 685 524 049 or visit La Protectora de Animales y Plantas Benidorm.

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR OVERSEAS MONEY TRANSFERS Call Sherry Fraser-Currie 96 626 5072 or email:sherry.f@currenciesdirect.com

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