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June 2019

Female Focus Publications serving the English speaking community throughout the Costa Blanca since 1993

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Cancerous growth and glaucoma diagnosed after routine eye exam at Specsavers Ópticas A VISIT to Specsavers Ópticas in Jávea proved a sight saving experience for John, when his optometrist discovered a growth on his eyelid and suspected glaucoma.

John visited the store in Jávea for a routine eye test and was shocked to discover that the test showed very high pressure in his eye, and his optic discs, the point where the optic nerve leaves the eye to connect to the brain, had some changes.

These are two red flags which led optometrist Louise Stone to refer him for suspected glaucoma.

The store also suggested that he was referred for further tests on a growth on his eyelid, which turned out to be cancerous.

John says: “My last eye test before visiting Specsavers had not identified any problem with my eye health, and I wasn’t experiencing any symptoms of glaucoma, so I am so pleased I decided to visit Specsavers. I would not have known if they hadn’t identified it”.

Following the eye test, John was given a letter from the optometrist to take to his doctor and he was referred to Denia hospital. There they diagnosed him with glaucoma and confirmed that the growth on his eyelid was cancerous. They removed the basal cell carcinoma, operated on a drooping eyelid and also prescribed him drops for the glaucoma, which he takes twice a day.

“They were wonderful at the hospital, moving so quickly to diagnose, operate and provide me with medication to save my sight. I was delighted with the treatment I received.”

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In April this year, John returned to Specsavers in Jávea, two years on, for another routine eye test and to share his story with the team. During the comprehensive test they were able to report that the drops were working, causing his eye pressure to drop significantly, and everything else was looking good.

“It was great to see John back with the glaucoma under control and the eye lid carcinoma removed. We urge everyone to make sure that their eye test includes comprehensive health checks, as well as simply checking your prescription, as it is an important way to protect your vision and your health in general.”

Due to this experience, the team in Specsavers Ópticas in Calpe and Jávea are now offering free eye tests with complete health checks. They are also happy to check your sunglasses free of charge to ensure they have the necessary UV protection.

Visit them in Avenida Ejércitos Españoles No. 6 in Calpe or Avenida Del Pla 125 in Jávea, or visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

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You put the duvet on.... You take the duvet off.... on - off -on - off.... bet I'm not the only one getting fed up with this weather. At this rate we are going to be starting summer swimming in autumn! I know - by next month we will be complaining it's too hot again!

Hopefully you all voted in whichever election(s) you are eligible for as it is so important to democracy that everyone turns out and casts their vote. Darling daughter was giving me the run down on all the manifestos and really getting passionate about local politics - almost did an election speech in the middle of the lounge at one point - could there be something there for the future..... sley

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Congratulations to John Jennison from Jesus Pobre who won the 50€ competition last month, by spotting the logo on page 27. For your chance to win 50€ this month, see inside for details of how to enter.

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With Liberty Seguros your electric car is now fully covered Electric cars were a novel sight on roads until just a few years ago, but with the technology becoming more accessible and being made available in more desirable cars, electric cars are fast becoming a more realistic option for many car buyers.

It is well known that electric car Batteries: maintenance is really economical and Batteries are included in the cover of damage, fire and/or theft also the running costs are also very low. even if they are owned by third parties.

They also contribute to the protection of Civil liability: the environment and buying an electric Damage caused by impact or collision of the vehicle into recharge installations owned by third parties is covered. car has some fiscal advantages too.

Liberty Seguros wants to support The damage caused to third parties are covered in cases of fire that the development of the electric car, originate in the insured vehicle during the recharge operation. improving and adapting its products to Limit of this guarantee: 300,000 euros per claim. the needs of its customers and adding to So if you are thinking of changing to an electric car and contributing its continued commitment to caring for the environment in favour to the care of the environment, now with Liberty Seguros, electric car insurance coverage is complete thanks to the new guarantees of a clean and friendly energy.

For these reasons Liberty Seguros car insurance now contains, and benefits included within the Liberty Car product. free of charge, new benefits for electric cars to be totally covered, Also, don’t forget that you will get some fiscal advantages too, such as: such us: - Reduction in the Road Tax. This reduction depends on the council Travel Assistance: Immobilisations that have their origin in battery discharge will be of each municipality, and can be up to 75%.

- Free use of green (ORA zone) and blue parking areas (depending covered.

From Km 0, emergency recharge or towing to the nearest recharge on the municipality).

- Free access to restricted areas in city centres like Madrid. point assigned by the insured is included.

- Help and Subventions under MOVES program (BOE, 4th Adapted pricing All electric car policies include a permanent discount (not February 2019).

With insurance, not only for car, but also life, home, business, promotional). commercial, funeral, etc., Liberty Seguros is considered the Special assigned covers at no additional charge. preferred expat insurer in Spain today. Liberty Seguros has Car batteries and other accessories are included. an extensive network of over 300 brokers and agents that are Additional discounts for second vehicles. dedicated to providing unbiased, friendly and expert advice, in Accessories: The cable and the adapter device for charging are included within your own language, to discuss the most suitable cover for you. the damage, fire and theft cover up to a value of 400â‚Ź (limit per To find out more visit www.libertyexpatriates.es or simply call 91 342 25 49. claim per year).

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Total Care Care becomes Automart Talleres Different Name, Same Great Service… and more besides.

Over the years, Jimmy Dean has built up quite the reputation for fixing and servicing cars from his Total Car Care garage in Benissa. Customers appreciate his incredible knowledge of car mechanics and his willingness and ability to fix even the strangest of problems. With this success Jimmy came to the realisation that the business had grown and grown, but there was only one Jimmy. So what to do?

The answer when it came was simple – and the business has now been acquired by AutoMart – the well-known car sales people with hundreds of quality cars for sale in their Benissa and La Nucia showrooms.

This was a match ‘made in heaven’ (well actually over a coffee in Benissa – same thing!). The owners at AutoMart needed to offer a full service package, and Jimmy needed the benefits of working in a larger organisation. The result – AutoMart Talleres which can be found still on the industrial estate in Benissa and most importantly, with Jimmy still at the helm.

From a customer perspective, you can expect the same great Jimmy Dean knowledge and enthusiasm coupled with greater efficiency, more capacity and an even wider knowledge to get you back on the road.

If you’re buying a new car, it’s important to have the reassurance that if something goes wrong, the people selling the car can get it fixed.

So buying a car at AutoMart has the added insurance that they can offer this service. And when it comes to regular servicing, AutoMart can now offer you 10% off for the entire time you own the car saving you potentially hundreds of euros.

If you need a new car, try AutoMart on the N332 just outside Benissa or on the CV70 in La Nucia. If you have a breakdown or need a service, take your car to AutoMart Talleres on Poligono Industrial in Benissa or call 96 573 0225. You’ll be back on the road in no time.

See their main advert in the classifieds section of the magazine.

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Sun Lawyers gives us a small tax guide for non-residents in Spain The Spanish tax system is complicated, confusing and messy. To pay the corresponding taxes we have to correctly fill out a series of forms from the Spanish government. It is our duty as citizens. Failure to fulfill this duty entails a series of sanctions, such as fines and even imprisonment.

Sun Lawyers experts can help you carry out all these procedures. Today we speak with lawyer José María Lomax about taxes for non-residents in Spain.

For tax purposes, a person is a Spanish resident when they live more than 183 days a year in Spanish territory, regardless of whether they have an official residence permit or not. It is also considered that a person is resident in Spain when their centre of vital interests is in this country - for example, if their partner or a dependant minor lives here - or when their main investment or most of their economic interests are in Spain. If you do not meet any of these conditions, you are a non-resident in Spain, but you may be required to pay certain taxes. According to José María Lomax, the Spanish tax system operates through a self-assessment system and could demand the payment of taxes corresponding to properties in Spanish territory, capital gains or income from freelance jobs, among others patrimonial profits.

In Spain, the fiscal year begins on 1 January and ends on 31 December and the Tax Agency requires the payment of taxes for the profits received, and assets in possession in this country.

José María Lomax warns us that Spain works with a progressive income tax system, which means that the more you win or own, the greater the amount you will have to pay. Non-resident in Spain from a European Union member state or a European Economic Area country will be charged a Spanish income tax rate of 19% as a general rule. For non-residents of a non-EU member state or a non-EEA country the general rate applicable will be 24%.

What taxes do non-residents and property owners have to pay?

Each person who has a property in Spain has to pay the corresponding quarterly or annual taxes. According to José María Lomax, if the property is owned by more than one person, then each individual is treated as an independent taxpayer. But what taxes have to be paid by them? It depends on the main use that is given to the property. If the property is for private use, the owner will have to pay an annual tax. However, if the property is rented out, they will have to pay another different tax. On the other hand, if the property is used during the year for private use and is also rented out for some months, the owner will have to pay the proportional part of each tax. In addition, non-residents who rent a property are required to pay tax on rental income four times a year from January 1 to 20, April, July and October.

If you want to know more about Spanish taxes or other issues, such as the documents you need to buy a property in Spain, call Sun Lawyers. These English-speaking lawyers on the Costa Blanca are specialised in legal, property and financial law. Your first consultation is free, call them today! See the advert below for contact information of their Calpe and Jávea offices.

The Cabo Roig head office is on Calle Cielo, 9, ground floor 3 (phone +34 965 321 193 / email: admin@sun-lawyers.com). The La Zenia head office is located on Malaquita Street, local B-32 (phone +34 966 730 661 / email: info@sun-lawyers.com). They also have offices in Playa Flamenca, La Fuente and La Dehesa de Campoamor. For more information, please visit their website and their Facebook profile.

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Car Insurance No doubt you would assume that all car insurance is the same and to a vast degree, you would be correct. One vital point is that it is the car that is insured, unlike the UK where it is the driver that is insured. This means that only the driver is insured for injury, disability or death automatically here and the passengers are not.

What does this mean? Well, in a nutshell, if anything happened to your passengers the driver would be financially liable for any injuries, disabilities or death. This, of course, means a very large on-going bill. You also will be liable to be sued by the passenger(s) injured. The medical bills alone could be daunting. Doesn’t make good reading, but few seem to be worried by this.

So why, despite my many warnings, are so many of you driving cars with only the drivers seat insured? There is no way you can kid yourself that it is never going to happen. Accidents can and do happen, frequently, whether caused by yourself or others.

Sometimes Liberty Seguros policies are priced a little higher than others from my company. One of the reasons for this is because I made a decision many years ago to make the cover for all seats part of the policy automatically.

So the price you are quoted covers you and your passengers from a potential catastrophe.

In Spain, the assistance you can call upon with the grua as part of your policy is fantastic. It means that you do not have to join an independent breakdown service at an added cost. With Liberty you have open ended kilometres but with many other companies these are limited and there may be a cost to you and a private grua is very expensive.

No, not all car insurances are the same and although the premium could be lower you could be in for some nasty shocks. Please read your policy very carefully and do not accept the verbal word that you are fully covered.

Cheaper is not always the best.

If you would like a quotation or any questions answered, please call one of my consultants, email info@jennifercunningham.net or visit the website www.jennifercunningham.net.

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Health Insurance that takes care of you

By Claire Johnstone – CJ Insurance

I’ve now been the agent for DKV for over 10 years, I really take pride in providing a personal service with the back-up of an excellent policy and great support from my colleagues at DKV. I always aim to get things done for my clients as soon as possible so they don’t have to wait for procedures or worry unnecessarily. I have built up great friendships and trust with my clients over the years.

There are many reasons to choose a big European company like DKV. They are always moving forward and have won many awards over the years for being ethical and socially aware. This meant a lot to me when I chose to be their agent.

The policy I find that suits my clients best in Spain is the Integral policy. On joining you receive your DKV medical card, and simply choose from the hundreds of doctors, specialists or hospitals that we work with. Ring and make an appointment, hand in your card and we pay the bill. You can have well-man and woman check-ups, physiotherapy, 20,000€ of worldwide emergency travel cover and even includes some dental cover. It covers accidents at work, sports injuries, and road traffic accidents so you really have peace of mind.

You can download an app which lists all the doctors and specialists near to you wherever you are in Spain. There’s also a ‘Digital Doctor’ so you can chat to a doctor without leaving home! This policy is also suitable for your residencia applications as it complies with the government requirements. I can arrange the medical certificate you need to take with you for your appointment.

As Debbie H in Benissa put it “We’ve enjoyed the services of DKV for more than 10 years, Claire is our extremely helpful agent who now feels almost like family, nothing has ever been too much trouble. Her professionalism and care she shows is above and beyond the call of duty, we couldn’t ask for anything more”.

For more information, call me - Claire Johnstone - on 677 646 158 and take the first step to a healthy peace of mind.

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YOU TOO COULD HAVE THIS VIEW

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Over the many years that M3BT has been assisting our clients search for their dream home in Spain we have encountered many wish lists. Naturally, a wish list for Spain is so very different to the previous wish lists in our lives such as close to a school, close to a station, motorway access, supermarket, a park, a local pub…

Many of our client’s dreams have typically changed to a sea view, mountain view, tranquillity, short drive to the shops, beach, good restaurants and close to an airport.

Well, M3BT has found a perfect, dream plot of land…

This is a premium positioned plot that is unique to the area as it enjoys views of the sea and mountains that are virtually unrivalled.

With uninterrupted views of the protected national park hills and the valley of orange groves below.

The plot is in Ador which is situated 20 minutes by car from Gandia, the capital of the La Safor region in the Comunidad Valenciana.

Gandia, and its Blue Flag award winning beaches, is a popular Spanish tourist town with an abundance of good quality restaurants, shopping and beautiful historic centre.

Only 50 minutes from Valencia airport and 75 minutes to Alicante airport, the Gandia area is popular with European visitors who can enjoy apartment and villa rentals. 30 minutes to Oliva Nova Golf Resort, and the Safor hills have an excellent network of great walking or bike trails.

Gandia has a varied selection of restaurants in the historic town centre or at the beach. Designer stores and the Spanish staples can be found in the town centre and local shopping centres.

Exploring Valencia could not be easier with a 50 minute train ride to the heart of the city. History, tradition, 1st class sport and international concerts are frequent events.

This plot of 1.013m2 means that the building regulations afford a property of up to 284m2. M3BT propose a three bedroom, three bathroom villa on two floors with a 10x5m pool and terraces. In addition, there will be a lower level of sixty metres with free distribution.

This urbanisation has all mains services underground. More importantly the majority of the plot will be one level. The proposed project is for 795,995€.

M3BT we can build your dream villa. Contact us on 618 084 156.

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Choice, Service and Value at Leos Superstores Leos Superstore has been a stalwart of the expat community in Spain for – well – decades. Originally opened in 1994 in Altea selling household items, it has over the years become known for selling rugs, beds, mattresses, bedding, readymade curtains, bedroom furniture, towels and bathroom ware. All products are well known UK brands, at UK sizes, and at great value prices.

Choice - Leo's keeps up with the latest fashion trends as well as stocking a huge range of ‘staples’. With new stock arriving weekly you’ll be spoilt for choice and inspiration, whether sprucing up your bathroom, or re-doing your whole home. And if you can’t find your size, you can take advantage of Leo's made to order rugs, curtains, beds, mattresses and bedding. With 2 large stores in Altea and Calpe, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.

Service - As a family run business from the outset, Leo’s philosophy

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has always been to treat people as they would wish to be treated – in a friendly and informative, no-pressure manner. All staff are knowledgeable and helpful! In-house delivery and assembly is just one of the ‘extra miles’ Leo's goes to for its customers. Just ask, nothing is too much trouble.

Value - They keep pricing as low as possible with all their stock at very competitive rates. Products are sourced from quality suppliers and when you combine their level of quality with the price, you get unbeatable Leo's value!

Leo's also offer their products to commercial clients with special rates for letting agencies, decorators, architects who can also benefit from a tailored choice of products.

Why not visit one of their superstores in Calpe (Av Ejercitos Españoles just down from Specsavers) or Altea on the N332 between Altea and Albir. Just look for the big red signage and you’ll easily find them. Any problems, just call 96 611 9665 (Calpe) or 96 584 4848 (Altea) or visit www.leosonline.com.

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Profiloplasty – creating a face shape

you have always dreamed of in 30 mins Today with such an array of facial fillers with different thicknesses we are able to completely remodel faces.

- An uneven jaw line - Flat cheek bones - A humped nose - Uneven forehead - Receding chin - Long top lip - Sunken cheeks - Sunken temples can all be artistically addressed using these new fillers.

The beauty of this type of treatment is that there is no downtime and the facial features are just enhanced to give a more beautiful, youthful and harmonious face.

Facial sculpting is especially requested by men who tend to lose their defined chin and jaw line and with this treatment their angular features and masculinity are completely restored in half an hour.

LIQUID IMPLANT is an amazing filler for the mouth area to give a rejuvenated lip and nose to mouth folds. It lasts longer than traditional lip fillers with a completely natural look and feel.

RADIESSE is a resorbable filler made up of calcium hydroxyapatite found in bone and is the gold standard product for face shaping due to its ability to imitate bone and lasts for over 18 months.

VOLUX from Juvederm is the newest thickest filler on the market ever to be developed and is revolutionary in its use for cheekbones and receding chins with its lasting effect of 18-24 months.

To book your appointment for profiloplasty with Dr Carolyn Carbasse contact us on 96 579 3810.

ZEN - SMILE - SPA, Calle Jorge Luis Borges 8, JĂĄvea.

Telephone 96 579 3810. www.spajavea.es.

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A Writer with Passion Twenty-five years ago Alexander Sinclair took a decision to abandon his job as a history lecturer and start a new career as a professional author. Knowing he only had rudimentary possession of this skill, he took four years off to learn this new profession and debuted in 1999 with his first internationally bestselling book that saw him invited to sign copies in Harrods. Since then he has had a string of successes as an author of bestselling biographies and spellbinding historical fiction.

Then, ten years ago, came another change when he and his wife decided to move to the Costa Blanca and begin a new life far from rainy Britain. This coincided with Alex publishing his first childhood memoir, Mummy Doesn’t Love You, in which an insane mother tries to destroy the life and mind of her own son.

That book received critical acclaim and reached number 5 in the UK paperback bestseller chart.

For the last decade Alex has been writing television documentaries and lecturing on creative writing and history as a guest speaker across Europe. Whilst doing this he has been preparing his next big project: a compelling series of books on the downfall of Russian Tsar Nicholas in 1917.

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Yet ever since the publication of Mummy Doesn’t Love You, Alex has been receiving reader correspondence, and virtually everyone asks: ‘What happened next?’ He had felt mentally wrung out after writing the harrowing details of his past in the childhood memoir, but realised he had left unfinished business, for him and the reader, and that would not do. Gripping the bit between his teeth, Alex has now written a thrilling sequel titled A Mother’s Revenge that tells of his teenage years. It is a tale of madness, danger, a murder attempt, and Alex’s ultimate salvation that will leave the reader breathless and haunted long after the final page.

A Mother’s Revenge is available as paperback and e-book via Amazon from 7 June.

Alex is passionate about his writing, and lives near Denia with his wife and three cats.

Visit him at Facebook: Alexander Sinclair Author.

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our ARIES By listening more rather than just talking you will start to have much more meaningful conversations with people. This in turn will make you hunt out the people who you can have these conversations with. A whole new friendship group opens up with interesting results for you.

TAURUS You are suffering from a very short concentration span at the moment, changing your mind or leaving things half done which is making your family and friends very frustrated with you.

Stop as your actions are affecting them as well as you.

GEMINI Work and family have given you some unpleasant situations to get through recently. Planning a short break or even a proper holiday will give you something to look forward to.

CANCER Sometimes, even when you have the best interests of someone at heart, you have to realise that they do not appreciate your help and see it as interference.

Seeing if they can manage alone might be the best help you can give them.

LEO If things start getting on top of you, stop and delegate. You don't have to be a superhero and others will be glad to help out.

VIRGO You are in a curious mood, looking for new ideas and learning new things. You have been practical and logical for a long time, now it is time to let your feelings guide you for a while.

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oroscope LIBRA Give more time to things you enjoy doing, even try something new that you have always put off. Just make some time for enjoying things over the summer otherwise it will be all work and no play again.

SCORPIO You like routine and are not great with surprises or stepping out of your comfort zone so this month is going to be a challenge. On the other hand it will be one for the memory box if you let it. Go on, get out there, embrace it and enjoy it.

SAGITTARIUS What you want and what you need are two different matters. Don't purposefully 'confuse' the two or you will start letting things get out of control. You are better than that so, be realistic and enjoy giving yourself a treat every now and then.

CAPRICORN If you are finding yourself stuck in a rut and feeling fed up then you only have yourself to blame. Change it now. It doesn't take much to make a difference and it will make things so much better.

AQUARIUS You are so enthusiastic about everything that people are finding it hard to know exactly know what you really are passionate about. Try to let them know what you are really feeling about things.

PISCES Arts and crafts really are appealing to you at the moment, maybe joining a group will help give you creative ideas as well as giving you the opportunity to meet like minded people. Getting your creative juices flowing will help you relax and you need to right now.

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Taking The Beauty Industry By Storm......

Needle-free dermal fillers are possible thanks to the most advanced technology available on the market! The process is completed with excellent precision and is a lot safer for the patient.

This makes No-Needle Filler ideal for those who feel uncomfortable or frightened by the idea of injections. The process of having fillers can now be gentle and unobtrusive compared to traditional needles.

Filler with the needle can be very painful. There is bleeding and bruising involved not to mention the trauma to the skin from the needle can actually cause scar tissue!

With our European technique of No-Needle Filler, it is injected with a pressurised pen. This treatment is gentle and delivers instant results!

The pen uses pressurised air enabling the product to penetrate down to the Dermis for an instant long-lasting plumping effect!

The Filler Pen Sprays an even layer of Filler beneath the skin surface instead of leaving large lumps of filler like the Needle.

Benefits of No-Needle Filler: With No-Needle filler, there is no pain, unnecessary trauma and swelling of the skin and no downtime. You can go back to your daily activity right away and don't have to worry about being lumpy and red for the day or week! The results are instant and long-lasting. We can treat the entire face including; smile lines, lips, chin, jowls, eyes, nose, cheeks and frown lines between brows!

We use hyalax and other quality fillers that consist of a gel made of hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration.

Injecting HA gel under the skin helps to instantly restore your skin’s volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, like your “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds—the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth) as well as to add volume to your lips. Results are instantaneous and can last up to 9 months.

Aging: As you grow older, fat around your mouth and chin diminishes, as well as the size of your actual (mandible) jawbone. These differences are the reason your face is showing signs of aging.

Sooner rather than later is the best philosophy when treating your marionette lines, wrinkled mouth, thinning lips, and jowls. Fortunately, there is a way to stop the clock on the appearance of aging.

The secret to the effectiveness of Filler gel formula is a naturally-occurring sugar in the body known as Hyaluronic Acid (HA). That is because volume, moisture, and suppleness exist when great amounts of HA is found in the spaces between skin cells. As a baby, you had plenty of your own HA along with a plump, firm face. But over the years, levels of HA decrease and leave you with sagging skin and memories of your past youthful glow. HA products treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds and even plump your lips to confidently move into your future with a time-defying fresh face.

This treatment is available now with Claire @C.A STUDIO special offer price for June is only 190€.

The photos show before and after work by Claire, model is Amanda from C. A Studio.

For more information telephone 96 505 3144 or visit www.clairealexanderstudio.net.

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The Eyes Have It!

Over the past 2 months we have covered the Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions about Cosmetic Surgery.

This month Female Focus has talked with Dr Poole about 2 of his most requested facial operations: an Eye-brow elevation and an Eyelid adjustment.

Eye-brow elevation Symmetry plays an ever important role in the way we feel about our appearance. One of the biggest problem areas that both men and women dislike about themselves? Their eye-brows. From being asymmetrical to completely missing, eye-brows are something that many people are concerned about when they look in the mirror.

The eye-brow elevation operation is simple and can give spectacular results and is carried out under local anesthesia. A tiny incision of less than half an inch is made over the tail of each brow. Tissues are separated to gain access to the periosteum of the frontal bone, where one or two stitches are made to anchor the skin to a higher position.

The skin is then closed by invisible intradermal stitches thus leaving practically no scar.

Eye-lid adjustment This is an operation on the eye-lids, usually top and bottom aimed to remove the extra folds of skin that normally develop on the top, together with the wrinkles that get marked on the lower, causing the eyes to look sad, tired or even worried. It can also deal with the fatty pads that some people develop in both, top and lower lids.

Which operation you should choose, or indeed a combination of the two which often works extremely well, is entirely down to the individual and what they are looking to achieve. Remember: every face is different and every patient is different.

Some patients ask to have both operations done at the same time, but Dr Poole advises against this, because having performed hundreds of facial operations he has seen the best results achieved by doing one operation first, letting the swelling go down and the scars heal, and then reassessing before the second operation is performed. The cost is exactly the same having the two operations separately, as it would be doing them at the same time, but overall better results are obtained by doing things in two stages.

Dr Ignacio Poole is a specialist Surgeon with a Master in Aesthetic Surgery. He is also a certified family doctor / GP. If there is anything about your appearance that bothers you, however small, then there is an invitation waiting for you. Feel free to call into the clinic and find out about all the different services and procedures - don't forget that your first consultative visit is completely free.

Clinica El Arenal, Av Arenal 2, Jรกvea. Telephone 96 579 2418, Mon - Fri 10.30am to 1.30pm, email: clinicaarenal@gmail.com.

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RELAX, EXPLORE and DISCOVER at the Wellness Festival at Akinon Resort on 29 and 30 June This June, Akinon Resort and Vitality Drop partnered to organise the Wellness Festival together with local companies like Gaia Now. They want to deliver an interactive festival experience dedicated to wellness and wellbeing in peaceful and tranquil surroundings.

“We wanted to give people an event where they could relax with tasty food and smoothies, explore exciting workshops and seminars and discover the importance of wellness for your wellbeing”, says Didrik from Akinon Resort.

The festival takes place over two days, Saturday and Sunday, and you can either buy a one or a two-day all-inclusive pass.

Cooking classes, essentials oils, clairvoyance, yoga and the power of positive thinking are just some of the interactive experiences available to attendees.

“The idea was to bring together local companies and individuals who work within wellness in the local area”, explains Jelena from Vitality Drop. “We feel this is a great opportunity to take one or two days off and treat yourself, with a focus on body, mind and spirit”, she continues.

In addition to all the included activities, attendees will have the chance to book one-to-one consultations and take advantage of special festival offers from the companies present. Sunbathing by the pool with some refreshing beverages and a relaxing foot massage is also on the menu.

“It was important for us to create a relaxing and peaceful experience that at the same time was fun, interactive and informative”, says Phil from Gaia Now. “The plan is then to build on this to create a regular festival and to expand on this”, he explains passionately.

The festival will also include a couple more companies, so make sure you check out 'Akinon Resort', 'Vitality Drop' and 'Gaia Now' on Facebook for updates, more information and booking information.

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WALK YOUR WAY WELL by Niamh O’Sheehan Do you remember when you were a kid and you participated in a sponsored walk? You’d rope in your grannies, aunties and even the local corner shop to sponsor you. As a child, it didn’t really matter for whom we were collecting. It was the challenge of filling your page that drove us, hastily shoving the grubby crumpled page and bic pen into unsuspecting neighbours hands with our rounded expectant eyes. How could they refuse? It felt fantastic every time someone signed and you accumulated your 50 pence or £1 donations. The hard work of walking the five or ten miles wasn’t actually hard work at all. I have fond memories of completing many sponsored walks with my small friends in the quintessential Irish drizzle.

Nowadays, as I begrudgingly become aware that I’m not invincible, I’ve become passionate about walking. It’s good for our physical being and even better for our troubled souls. What do I hope to achieve by writing here in Female Focus each month?

Quite simply I hope to encourage some of you to get out there and stretch your legs. Breath in the beauty that surrounds you, get the blood pumping and give your body a well deserved treat.

I am fortunate to live in a walkers’ paradise with incredible climate and stunning "sendas". But, sometimes I like to walk further afield. This month I found myself doing 42kms (26 miles) through the streets of London for 8 long hours, guided solely by dim street lights and an incandescent moon. Did I mention our main attire consisted of our bras? Not simply because I’m mad, but because the event was in aid of Breast Cancer. Myself and my friend Sharron raised £500 and walked with 15,000 other folk of all fitness levels. Can you believe that our tiny donation contributed towards creating a pot of over £3,000,000. It’s truly incredible what we can do when we come together.

Long gone are the days of the A4 sponsorship sheets and the hard-sell door-to-door collections. We are fortunate to live in an age where we can choose anything from a Facebook birthday fundraiser campaign (where your friends can make a donation to your chosen charity instead of buying you a bottle of wine!) to a customised gofundme campaign. The options are endless and easy.

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So, if you have considered tackling a physical challenge outside your comfort zone why not also do it for the good of others?

My friend Maya from Denia, who suffers from Fibromyalgia, is tackling the magnificent Montgo climb. Her challenge is a heartening demonstration of how living with chronic pain will not inhibit her dreams. To top it all off, she is aiming to raise £1000 towards pancreatic cancer research. So, if you’d like to see what all this online fundraising lark is about, here’s a chance to experience it first-hand.

Visit here https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/maya-montgo.

Feeling inspired? Be a Maya! Check out www.walkthewalk.org for this and many other local and international charity walks. Go solo or gather a group of friends. Reawaken your inner child!

WalkingWord: SENDA is a Spanish word you will see and hear everywhere in relation to local walking trails. It means, quite simply, trail/track. That was easy!

TechnoTip: When donating online, UK run charitable events will suggest you tick the GIFTAID option. Gift Aid is an income tax relief designed to benefit charities by increasing the value of your donation by 25% because the charity can reclaim it, at no extra cost to you. If you are donating from the UK this is fantastic.

However, if you are donating from Spain or elsewhere abroad DO NOT SELECT the Gift Aid tick box as you will complicate your donation process.

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Continuous Care into your Senior Years Come for the Views... ...Stay for the Service The Colina Club was the first purpose built Continuous Care Complex on the Costa Blanca and today it is still going from strength to strength.

Nestled in an exclusive urbanisation on the lower slopes of the tranquil hills surrounding Calpe, the Colina Club offers the residents a home with the security of excellent support in which to enjoy the stunning views over Calpe to the Mediterranean Sea and the famed nature reserve of the PeĂąon de Ifach.

The Colina Club Village comprises 48 Independent Living Apartments which are configured to provide either one or two bedrooms in 5 two storey phases, and the Residence which is a fully licensed 20 bed Nursing and Rest Home. These are arranged around the swimming pool and bowling green to take full advantage of the spectacular sea views.

The Colina Club apartments offer long term unfurnished rentals for those who are looking for a quiet, family-orientated, small village atmosphere in which to live and were specifically designed so that both the ground floor and first floor apartments have level access (just one small step) from the parking area directly outside.

The good thing about living at The Colina Club is that you can keep your independence yet still have all the medical back-up available.

Our private Doctor and nursing staff are part of the team that provide excellent medical support in your apartment. You can relax with the security of knowing help is always close at hand with your free personal 'HELP' alarm that is monitored 24 hours a day in case of an emergency. These services amongst others are included in the price of the monthly rental.

The free mini bus service goes to Calpe Monday to Friday. Every other Saturday it goes to Calpe and additionally to the local markets, plus regular trips to Lidl and Iceland.

For those wishing to participate, every month there is a quiz night with a meal, lunches in various locations around the area and there is a weekly Social Club, as well as a bowling green, along with swimming in the summer.

Since 1991, The Colina Club is all about providing families and residents with the Peace of Mind and the security of excellent care by providing a comfortable, secure, peaceful and healthy facility in superb location, allowing you to enjoy life in your senior years. So why not come and see for yourself as places are now much sought after and limited.

Telephone: 96 583 5226 Independent Living Apartments. Telephone: 96 583 7310 The Residence. www.colinaclub.com.

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Page 22 www.femalefocusonline.com Recipe Wash the peppers, dry and cut ½ inch off the top of each pepper (reserve tops); remove and discard the core and seeds.

In a mixing bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients to make the Stuffed capsicum/bell peppers can be masala mix. found in cuisines around the world; stuffed with rice, beef, couscous, potato, or spicy paneer served In a large pan heat the oil until it is medium to hot. Add the onion slices and stir to coat the onions with the oil. Spread the onions out, usually as a main dish.

One of our favourite dishes is to serve capsicum peppers as an evenly cook, stirring occasional. After 5 minutes reduce the heat accompaniment, stuffed and pan fried with spicy caramelised to medium low and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the onions are onions and spices. There is something unctuous about this simple browned.

To the onions, add the masala mix. Mix and cook for 5 minutes. dish.

The peppers served with Indian flatbread, a hot steaming curry and Divide the mixture into 4 and stuff the peppers.

In a pan add 4 tablespoons of oil, heat to a medium heat – place the minted yogurt is the bees’ knees!

The use of amchoor dry mango powder gives this dish a lovely stuffed peppers and the tops in the pan. Gently cook (8-10 mins) occasionally turning over until skin becomes slightly charred and citrus tanginess; lemon juice can be used instead of amchoor.

For a healthy version the peppers can be stuffed and baked in the blistered. oven or microwave – but they don’t taste as good as the shallow Serve hot with buttered chapattis, curry and yogurt. fried ones!

TIP: Top Cheat; use any of the Curry On Cooking blends as the spice masala, add 1 level tablespoon of amchoor or Ingredients lemon juice and mix well!

4 capsicum peppers www.curryoncooking.com 1 teaspoon ground cumin Check out our latest Indian cookery retreats 1 teaspoon chilli powder ttps://www.facebook.com/events/1200424870110303/ 1/2 teaspoon turmeric We run Indian cookery masterclasses at local retreats in 1 teaspoon salt Spain and one-to-one workshops. Email:1 teaspoon black pepper keepcalm@curryoncooking.com.

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Meet the newly combined Mimis Kru team Mimis Kru is an international salon full of great professionals offering a high standard of hairdressing & beauty with lots of varied experiences!

From hairdressing tutors, hair growth therapy, colour/perming technicians to precision cutters and wedding hair experts, also offering all aspects of extensions; hair, eyes and nails, threading, waxing, and laser hair removal to masters of massage! Read on and meet the team (pictured top left to bottom right)…

Emma King, our senior stylist. Level 1,2,3 NVQ qualified. Great all-rounder in hairdressing.

Emma is from The Wirral owning her own salon in England and was Andrew Collinge trained.

Baljit (Bee) is our full time beautician, specialising in threading; much healthier for the skin than waxing, and creates no in-grown hairs.

Franck Rolland is our French senior stylist, a hairdresser for 26 years including time in New York and Paris. Franck specialises in hair therapy and hair loss and baldness prevention.

Lina Buigues is our full time Spanish senior stylist trained here in Denia, hairdressing for 23 years, a great all-rounder and she offers the best head massage! Happy to help clients practice their Spanish.

Kina our beautiful Miss Zimbabwe Beautician/Nail Technician, she holds the Beauty and Massage Diploma ITEC level 2. She is a magician in massage! She massages your inner and outer soul! Recently qualified in gel nails!

Jo Black our salon owner! From Essex, hairdressing for 33 years! A specialist in wedding hair, Jo is NVQ level 1,2,3 qualified and an assessor. Living on the Costa Blanca for 14 years, expanding her successful Kru business to join up with Mimis.

Suzanne Gibbard, our front of house receptionist and admin manager. She offers shellac manicures and pedicures on a part time basis as her main role is looking after the Mimis Kru team and their clients!

Lynette Reilly, our Scottish part time senior stylist, NVQ level 2 trained, trained in Aberdeen she has been a hairdresser for 30 years and for 22 of those years Lynette owned her own salon!

Another great all-rounder in hairdressing!

Lisa Sharpe, City and Guilds Advanced qualified, an assessor & internal verifier, she was head of education in one of England’s prisons and taught in colleges in the UK. She specialises in colours, cutting and styling services and is inspired to create styles with texture and multidimensional colour that are easy to care for.

Elisa Del Gesso, our Junior stylist, she is NVQ level 2 qualified and trained as a hairdresser 10 years ago. She has now returned to the industry retraining at Kru. Elisa has a talent and flair for wedding hair! So watch out Jo Black!

Svetlana Rusanova, Our eyelash extensions expert! She specialises in Russian lashes.

Svetlana trained in Russia and has 5 years experience in her industry! She has lived in Jávea with her family for 17 years and worked at Mimis for 4 years!

The team at Mimis Kru are looking forward to working together and working with you to provide all your hair, beauty and massage needs.

Call us on 96 579 3584. Find us at Local 12, Edificio Caribe, Av del Pla 129, Jávea. See our advert on the horoscopes page.

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A Big Thank You to The Rotary Fellowship Costa Blanca North In our article last December we asked for help from local Organisations and Charities in equipping one of our ambulances with some of the vital pieces of equipment that our ambulances need to carry.

Just recently the Rotary Fellowship Costa Blanca North have presented a cheque for €1,295 to the Asociacion Amigos Europeos de Javea (AAEdJ) to enable the Asociacion to complete the allocation of a Capnograph (shown in photo bottom left) to its 24 hour ambulance fleet, spread throughout the Costa Blanca from Orba and the Jalon Valley to Benidorm and all locations in between. Patient locations are identified by GPS and relayed to the appropriate ambulance.

A Capnograph assesses ventilation, that is the air movement in and out of the lungs, and is the most reliable method to confirm correct advanced airway placement. It is a very useful tool to identify when patients need assisted ventilation.

Our picture (top left) shows Juan Crisostomo of the Amigos receiving the cheque after demonstrating the Capnograph to Rotary Fellowship President Stuart Badman, with his Amigos colleague Laure Bolufer (the AAEdJ Registration Manager) and members of the Fellowship looking on. The names of Rotarians in the photo: L to R Jerry Arnold (Chairman), Barry Lloyd (Member) and Stuart Badman (President). Our sincere thanks to them, and to all of the other Rotarians who have made the purchase of the Capnograph possible.

Once again, we are please asking that if you are reading this and connected with any Charity, Organisation or Group, please can you bring us to the attention of your Treasurer, or whoever is responsible for your fundraising. We do not ask for money, but the purchase of a piece of medical equipment could be lifesaving, all year round, and for many years to come.

Membership of the AAEdJ is just €50 for a whole year for a whole family. To join, telephone and speak with Laure Bolufer on 96 579 6099 (Laure works from 10am to 1pm every weekday).

The AAEdJ ambulance service covers almost all of Costa Blanca North and will come straight to you wherever you are.

ASOCIACION AMIGOS EUROPEOS DE JAVEA. Avenida Juan Carlos 1, No 69, 03730, Jávea. Telephone 96 579 6099 (24hr). Email: amigos_europeos@yahoo.es.

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There is no doubt that we live in a society that is becoming more & more conscious of beauty and self care for women and men.

For many of us, our looks and the quality of our skin are important to feel good in ourselves and it can affect our wellbeing and confidence.

Derma Clinic Spain will help you to find harmony and solve skin issues caused by (the triple threat) lifestyle, sun damage and aging.

Did you know that although wearing sunglasses will help reduce wrinkles, the lens can magnify the UV rays and cause skin damage around the eyes?

The first step is a free consultation with Dr Sergiu VIERU MD, a specialist in Cosmetic Medicine & Dermatology and International anti-aging master who is always up to date with the latest procedures & techniques.

He will assess your face and analyse your skin with a 3D facial scanner to advise you on what custom treatments or corrections will be best for you. He is always mindful to a natural look, symmetry and above all safety being of paramount importance.

The team at Derma Clinic Spain put medicine first (not just selling treatments).

They know faces and know which techniques will keep you looking your best whatever age your skin is!

They look forward to welcoming you to Derma Clinic Spain, located in Albir. Tel: 0034 674 255 579. See advert below.

New President's plea Guardian Angels desperately wanted on the Costa Blanca Sue Nutbrown has recently taken on the role of President of Guardian Angels. Sue has taken over from Gill Somers who has tirelessly been helping GA for seven years and will take on the role of our publicity person.

To all Guardian Angels followers and friends, living between Torrevieja in the south and Gandia in the north.

Guardian Angels is a registered charity, helping single parents on the Costa Blanca. We are desperately seeking mentors to help with our ever increasing inquiries for help, all over the Costa Blanca.

It is sad that only too often young families move to Spain with dreams of a better life and a safer environment to bring up their children. In most cases their aspirations becomes reality. However the pressure and reality of living in a foreign country sometimes becomes too much, parents sadly separate leaving a sole parent, alone and with children in a distant country of origin. This can be a daunting experience to say the least. Guardian Angels is here to help, to lend a listening ear, to support and assist wherever possible.

If you feel you have the skills, or previous experience, or are just a good listener please phone Sue on 679 369 909.

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For over 10 years, Benidorm based travel agency Round Town Travel has been offering British tourists and expats quite possibly the best days out, at definitely the cheapest prices to be found.

Now, if you’re in Albir, Altea or Calpe, you too can join them for a fantastic day out that won’t break the bank. Round Town Travel offers a weekly schedule of trips to places such as Guadalest, the Algar Waterfalls and Valencia, to name but a few and with prices starting at as little as 15€ per person, it’s really not worth getting the car out for.

This year, customers in Calpe and Altea will also be able to make the most of Round Town Travel’s exclusive theme park deals, which offer return transport in air-conditioned coaches, theme park tickets with fast-track entrance, and in some cases a meal deal whilst at the park. All this for no more than just 4€ on top of the standard park entrance!

The theme park buses run every Sunday from 25th May to 22nd September and every Wednesday from 3rd July to the 4th September. You can enjoy Terra or Aqua Natura with a meal deal from just 29€, Terra Mitica with a meal deal from just 32€ and Aqualandia or Mundomar from just 29€.

Or if you just fancy a day in Benidorm, you can book on to Round Town Travel’s Benibus that gives you transport there and back for just 15€ per person.

To book or for more information call 606 502 459 or visit www.roundtowntravel.com.

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Avenida Moraira Love Life, Love Fashion Avenida is a beautiful boutique in the town centre of Moraira. Avenida offers a unique fashion experience by selling the most current fashion and styles from leading fashion houses including AX Paris, Dancing Leopard, Influence, Parisien, Urban Bliss and Vero Moda.

We stock clothes for those special occasions as well as when you just want something comfortable and stylish to wear for drinks with friends. With a wide range of women’s clothing suitable for all ages, we’re sure you’ll find what you’re looking for.

Join Us to celebrate our 1st Birthday We’re holding a very special party at 5.30pm on 27 June at SAXO in Moraira. Everyone is welcome to join in the celebrations and see what all the fuss is about with an exclusive Avenida fashion show.

Attention ladies: everything on show will be for sale at a special birthday price so don’t miss out. For more details call 634 334 140 or visit Avenida boutique in the main Church square in Moraira.

Complimentary bubbly on arrival and live music with SWAG. Don’t miss it. Everybody welcome!

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Calling all groups and charities. Send your forthcoming events and information to editor@ femalefocusonline.com.

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GPS Pet Tracker - The Perfect Way to Keep Beloved Pets Safe We all keep hearing about missing pets. The heartache suffered by the owner not knowing where their beloved pet is and of course the fear the poor animal suffers whilst missing is just so sad.

GPS pet trackers give a peace of mind to every owner. You can easily keep tabs on your furry friend whether it is a dog or cat. When you are out during the day and your pet is at home, a GPS device will help you to know if your beloved pet has left the garden instantly by relaying an alert to your mobile phone. You KITA – a Mastin is a very gentle giant, she is can pinpoint their exact location easily with GPS locator making it happy to walk quietly by your side and have a lot easy to find and collect them straight away.

of fuss made of her. Kita is about four years old, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for parasites and free from Mediterranean diseases. To meet this lovely girl, please phone 657 689 567, email akirashelter@aol.com or go to www.akira-animals.com. Kita is available for foster or adoption - Akira pays all expenses for foster dogs.

PRALINA, female, DOB 04.14 - 68 cm.

She is a beautiful podenco! She has a well balanced character, loves cuddles but is never asking for them, behaves great with dogs and loves to sunbath. A dog without issues and a great pet. For more info call 618 754 635. www.apasa.eu.

Lirio is such a handsome and sweet boy, but has not found a home yet. He is only 8 months, and already quite big. A cuddle bear for people who love big fluffy dogs. More info: stichtingtanamera@gmail.com or find us on Facebook (Tanamera Rescue)

Meet Our Horses! Join us on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings at APAC Rescue Horses to see the horses and join in the fun with drinks and tapas to help support and raise awareness. Everyone Welcome. For more information email apacprotectora@gmail.com, visit www.apac-cv.com or Facebook: Apac Rescue Horses.

Runaway cases are very dangerous situations that put your pet’s life at risk.

Your GPS tracker device comes in handy by preventing runaway dogs in the first place.

Keep your beloved safe with this smart solution and track every moment or activity of your dog and cat in real time.

BLUE – 2.5 yrs old. Very affectionate boy, needs garden or outside space. He has been spayed. No adoption fee but a donation is much appreciated.

Contact Sally:- 625 985 689 or Jayne:- 649 310 285. Email jalonvalleyarc14@yahoo.co.uk.

Facebook – 'Jalon Valley ARC'. Charity Reg No CV-01-054107-A. CIF No G5482759.

Stevie, Pinscher X. 18 months old, 6.5 kilos.

An affectionate little soul, loves other dogs and enjoys a cuddle! Walks well on a lead, is housetrained, fully vaccinated, castrated, passported and blood tested clear. Tel: 650 304 746 email: p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com.

Pickles is an 11 month old loving, healthy cat.

She has been sterilised and tested negative for leukemia and Feline aids. She loves her tummy being tickled. For more information please visit www.aprop-pego.org.

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Dear Doctor...

I’ve met this seductive Swede who is so close to perfection.

So much so that I’m thinking about setting up home with him.

Although this stunner is so stylish I’m not sure that we’re exactly the right fit. I have very strong ideas on my perfect partner and although I love most things about this looker, in a ideal world there are bits that I would change.

Am I being too picky?

Priscilla the Perfectionist.

Dear Priscilla the Perfectionist.

No, you have every right to demand perfection. Your IKEA kitchen and you will spend many years together so there is nothing wrong in making sure that you get exactly what you want. Although IKEA kitchens are super stylish, their flat-pack formula which is based around standard sized modules can lead to limitations. But don’t despair! All you need is Flatpax Studio who are experts in taking standard IKEA kitchens and tailoring them to suit your own particular needs. Flatpax Studio design solutions are not restricted by the available space or existing services outlets which is the case with IKEA’s own installation service. Flatpax Studio provides a full project management service and employs experienced IKEA kitchen fitters, plumbers, electricians, tilers, plasterers and painters. Flatpax Studio listens carefully to your needs and requirements and guarantees to provide a totally seamless and cost effective solution. In fact, our complete service often works out to be cheaper than using IKEA direct. You can trust the Flatpax Studio Doctor turn the page to to inject a new dimension into flat see our advert pack furniture.

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I don't like plants Oddly this is a statement I come across quite a lot, I do understand how lots of people come to this, but as with many things I think plants become the unwilling victims in the garden arena.

Article supplied by Lee Charlesworth

I actually believe that it's not the fact that people dislike plants, but really they don't like their garden and or the affect that their current plants have on their garden. Like the mess they make etc.

Good garden design and well placed plants shouldn't cause you any issue. I know that this is the case. I have designed and built enough gardens and dealt with the mess or lack of, to know.

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I know people who have gone out of their way to remove all plants and trees from their garden, to me this is sacrilegious, of course it is, I design and build gardens. But for me the beating heart of any home is the garden.

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Gardens add so much more than just value to a property, they add privacy, heart and a connection to the planet we live on. They create homes for nature and make us feel at ease. I firmly believe that I could turn someone who doesn't want plants in their garden around, as said, it's not a personal hatred toward plants as much as a fear of not knowing how to deal with them, how to prune them and the mess they make.

But that is my point, if the garden was designed to their needs and abilities, then none of this would be an issue. It's about creating the right place and right plants to suit the needs of the customer.

As regards to maintenance, a well designed and planted garden reduces that and if you don't want to deal with it, you can call in the people who know how to do it, quickly and painlessly.

Don't stress yourself about a garden and choose to live in a baron wasteland, call the company who know how to give you what you want and for what you need. You can have a great garden without fear of it dying, mowing or pruning, or rubbish falling from things.

All you have to do is call Charlesworth Gardens and you too will be able to start to enjoy a fulfilled and happier life with the positive aspects that plants and gardens add to it.

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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Apartment Living can still be Stylish

Whether you live in an apartment, have downsized, or invested in order to rent out, if you think apartments can’t be stylish spaces, then think again.

Successfully decorating an apartment simply requires a different styling approach compared to larger homes due to space and functionality limitations. But some of our favourite decorating projects have been apartments, and many didn’t have a massive budget or loads of space.

So this month we’ve created our top 10 interior decorating tips that are sure to make a big impact in your apartment!

1. Tailor the Scale of Furnishings As most apartments are smaller than detached villas, less square footage is often the biggest concern of homeowners when furnishing and decorating an apartment. It may sound simple but the best way to increase the sense of space is to select furnishings that are suitable to the size of the room and avoid having so much furniture that the space feels crowded.

Look for smaller, streamlined furniture, with profiles that are low to the ground, contemporary, simple and functional.

2. Zone Functional Areas The same is true whether you are living in a large open plan villa, or a smaller open plan apartment, if the living, dining and kitchen areas are combined, zoning the larger space into defined areas with a specific purpose maximises the functionality and versatility of a single room by creating micro-spaces.

This can be done through floating furniture arrangements with specific-use areas, such as lounging, dining and entertainment, or through the clever use of decoration and colour.

Remember though, when grouping furniture together in a smaller space, keep the accessibility and traffic flow throughout the room in mind. Design your areas with clear walkways and unobstructed doors.

3. Source Multi-Purpose Furniture In an apartment where space is at a premium, it’s important to maximise the usefulness of every square inch available.

Finding furniture that is designed to have a double duty is a must; a pull-out sofa can create a guest room in a one-bedroom apartment, ottomans and coffee tables with hidden storage supply more cupboard space, and choosing a dining table that can be extended when necessary, but small when not in use is a smart way to save space.

4. Add Storage Space by going Vertical Most apartments are lacking in storage space and the most practical way of creating more is to simply go vertical. Instead of utilising valuable floor space think about moving up with your storage, with items like floating shelves and wall-hanging storage devices that are above head height and taking cupboards and shelving to ceiling height to store away all those items that are not in everyday use.

5. Make Use of Corners Corners frequently go unused but in a smaller space they are a valuable and often overlooked source of extra square inches.

Clever and smart solutions can create extra seating, storage or design details without impacting the primary and centrally located areas of an apartment.

6. Introduce Colour using Art and Rugs In small rooms painting full walls with colour can have the effect of drawing a space in and making it feel even smaller. However using art to add colour, impact and interest is a good alternative.

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In addition to art, vibrant rugs quickly add colour and texture especially if you are in an older apartment where you can’t do much about the tiles on the floor; a brightly coloured rug can conceal unattractive flooring and add a pop of colour and freshness.

7. Incorporate Lamp Lighting If your apartment has built-in lighting, for example spots in the ceiling that you can’t necessarily change, you still can create a warm, inviting atmosphere with a carefully thought out lighting plan that uses lamps.

Use strategically placed floor standing and table top lamps to help zone an open plan space such that only certain areas of the room are lit at any one time.

8. Reinvigorate your Windows with Curtains Your apartment may feature only small windows or more often than not large sliding doors that open onto a terrace. However this does not mean you should leave them undressed in order to make the space feel bigger.

The use of lighter weight fabrics not only provides a level of privacy but allows light to still penetrate the room. Dress curtains are also a popular solution that brings in the beauty of a fabric without the bulk. They are a good way to conceal ugly window frames, and when hung high and away from the window can give the impression of a larger window and apartment.

In our experience a combination of light weight curtains and a pair of dress curtains hung on a double pole is by far the most popular choice made by apartment owners.

9. Keep the Colour Palette Light and Airy If your apartment is short on space, a good way to open it up and make it feel larger and more inviting, is to incorporate a simple, light colour palette throughout. This does not mean you have to stick to cream and beige, but if the space is incredibly small, a neutral colour palette can also work well to keep a continuation of sight lines and prevent visual breaks that can make a unit look and feel even smaller.

10. Make the most of Outdoor Spaces One of the great features of many apartments is the availability of outdoor terraces and balconies.

Maximise your use of this space and include it with your decorating plans. Look for furnishings with durable and stylish frames that will withstand the elements and extend your living spaces. These outdoor areas are an extension of indoor living areas, with the proper furnishings, they instantly add square metres to your apartment.

Small can be beautiful and with a bit of extra coordination and attention, small spaces can be incredibly charming and functional.

Did you know we did more than just curtains? If you would like Lotus Interiors to help maximise the space of your apartment and give it a ‘wow factor’, contact us to set up a consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!

Lotus Interiors, Ctra. Moraira 14-16, Benitachell. Call 96 649 3232. www.lotusinteriors.es.

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Lumsden Auctions prides itself as the leading Professional Auctioneers & Valuers in southern Spain We are a family run business with over 34 years' experience specialising in the disposal of Private and Commercial assets on behalf of a vast range of clients including Private Individuals, Sole Traders, Corporates, Bailiffs, Liquidators, and Government Bodies throughout Europe. We have been based in our Formentera Del Segura Auction room since 2008, with an average of 180 vendors entering goods weekly, and over 400 buyers every week attending our catalogued auctions, where we offer house and business contents, bankrupt stocks, vehicles, bikes, jewellery and collectables plus much more - over 900 lots every week for auction.

Lumsden Auction Services include: • Government licensed auctioneer.

• Dedicated multi lingual, friendly professional team who are committed to client and customer care.

• Collections and deliveries by experienced and insured staff.

• Comprehensive clearance services for whole contents or part house clearances or even 1 item.

• All Business Clearance Specialists.

• Free inspections and valuations prior sale by auction.

• Buyer & Vendor Confidentiality is guaranteed.

• Fast Payout with full documentation and inventory of goods bought or sold.

• Onsite auction service, where we operate the auction on client's premises.

Live Auctions held every Saturday 10.30am. Online 3 Day clearance Auctions every Month. Viewing day Friday 10am until 3pm. Entries accepted Monday to Friday 10am until 3pm.

Another first for Southern Spain Online bidding with live viewing where you can sit in the comfort of your home or on your tablet or mobile phone and bid for your items. For full information visit www.lumsdenauctions.com.

Lumsden Auctions: Calle Los Nazarios 11b, Poligono Los Nazarios, Formentera del Segura, Nr Rojales, 03179, Alicante. Tel 96 679 2839.

Lumsden Auctions "often copied but never equalled"

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El Torito Restaurante

By Claudine Tang A warm welcome awaits you at El Torito, the staff have the biggest smiles and the restaurant has a nice homely feel.

The restaurant offers you Norweigan, Filipino and European dishes, an interesting mix that will definitely satisfy most palates!!

We tried out their new three course menu of the day priced at a competitive 9,95€.

We went for the house salad and the Filipino Spring Rolls to start and they were fresh and delicious.

For main course we chose a traditional Norweigan dish of Fish Cakes served with potatoes and gravy which is freshly prepared from a homemade recipe and we are told that it is very typical for Norwegian people to eat at home. As a contrast the other main course we chose was called “Tocilog” which is a Filipino dish of marinated Belly Pork served with fried rice, egg and a lovely mango salad.

For dessert we had “Nilupak” translated to Cassava Cake.

You may know it as Yam! It was a moreishly tasty but not overly sweet dessert to finish.

El Torito is open from 9am for breakfast to dinner time where you can get an all day breakfast, waffles, coffee and homemade cake, bocadillos with fresh homemade integral bread baked on the premises, plus a menu offering many different dishes. It’s important to mention that everything is homemade in this kitchen and that the team are looking forward to welcoming you to El Torito!

Located on the Carrer Manuel De Falla 1, El Albir.

Reservations: 603 287 701.

See the advert below right for further details.

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The Aircrew Association Costa Blanca Salute to the Ladies Members and guests of The Aircrew Association Costa Blanca enjoyed a formal lunch on Wednesday, 15 May at The Cumbre Restaurant, Benitachell, to ‘salute’ their ladies.

Reception drinks on the Restaurant’s picturesque terrace were followed by an excellent lunch where, on arrival at their table places, the Ladies all received gifts of Red Roses and chocolates.

After a warm welcome from the Chairman, Max Maxwell, the Association Honorary Chaplain, Father Marcus Ronchetti, said an appropriate grace. Lunch then followed. After desert, Father Marcus gave The Aircrew Exhortation. Tom Brown, the Association Secretary then proposed the Toast to His Majesty, King Felipe, Peter Langley, one of the association’s Life Vice Presidents then proposed the Toast to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Henry Horth, the Association’s President, then gave a very personal and amusing but much welcomed and appreciated talk which concluded with a rousing toast to The Ladies. A superb and equally much appreciated response on behalf of the Ladies was then given by Barbara Power.

Barbara closed her response by inviting the Ladies to join her in a toast to The Gentleman. The immensely successful occasion was brought to a close with the Aircrew Toast, ‘To Absent Friends and Fellow Aircrew’ which was proposed by Henry Horth.

If any reader would like to receive more information concerning the Aircrew Association they should contact the Secretary on: 96 640 4123.

On 18 July the Red Cross has one of its main fundraising events, "El Sorteo de Oro", with 11.700 prizes.

All the funds raised help the most vulnerable people in our society: elderly people, disabled, children in need...

Please show them your support by buying a ticket or two. You could also be a winner.

Thank you and good luck.

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Page 38 www.femalefocusonline.com and the group are now looking at ideas for a summer or autumn show. Now would be the ideal time to join the group, who meet every Saturday morning in Oliva. For more information, please phone 644 889 155, email olivadramagroup@gmail.com, or see their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OlivaDrama.

Phoenix Dancers: The Dancers have had a very exciting May performing in shows for the half yearly Moors and Christians festivals, and are now working on exciting routines for the big parade in October. They are still in need of more dancers, so would anybody interested in being Caprice: After two in the main parade please get in touch with their choreographer successful concerts in Phaedra, at 607 290 896. They also have other shows lined up for May, Caprice ladies’ various charities so are in for a busy time ahead. Don’t be shy, pop choir are now working along and join them! on their programme for Sounds Familiar: After October. As usual there the success of their 10th will be a mixture of song Anniversary production, styles, all sung in three-part harmony with something to appeal the Company are starting to everyone. For more information on the choir see their website: work on their next show www.capriceladieschoir.com or contact musical director Aileen on in the autumn. They are 696 514 613, or by email on aileen@capriceladieschoir.com. looking for singers and dancers to join them when they begin rehearsing in Benissa. Please contact Philip on 96 558 1483 for Careline Theatre: With more information if you are interested in joining the group. their latest production of ‘Wards, Waifs and Alley The Chaplaincy Singers: Cats’ under their belts, The Chaplaincy Singers, they will continue with under the baton of Philip the Careline Dance and Ashley, are busy preparing Drama Academy for all their summer concert ages until end of June.

‘Jubilation’. Enjoy an Please contact them if evening of very varied you have any questions music on 21 June at Ermita on classes. Their January Panto is ‘Goldilocks and the three Bears’ and next October San Josep, La Fustera at production will be ‘Lady Killers’. Call 686 320 435 for more info. 6.30pm. Info from Eileen 607 706 904 or Philip on Costa Blanca Male 638 734 285. New and Voice Choir: The Choir happy voices always welcome. took part in May in the Valley Voices: Festival Internacional Book your tickets de Coros de L'Alfas and now for Sunday 9 entertained a packed June when Valley Casa de Cultura in Alfaz Voices present de Pi, together with their ‘Queen's a Spanish and Italian choir. CBMVC has been polishing their Birthday Summer repertoire ready for the very popular Concert at the Cave at the Concert’. Guests Cueva de las Calaveras in Benidoleig on 14 and 15 June. Tickets include, Costa for the concerts are 12.50€ and part of the proceeds will be donated Barber Singers to local charities. Tickets must be booked and paid for online at and Giovanna, in www.costablancamalevoicechoir.com. the Lavender Gardens near Jalon. You are invited to reserve tables and sit with your friends, but please bring your own picnics. Enjoy Jávea Players: Their famed summer a sunny afternoon of vocal variety in beautiful surroundings. offering in the Casa de Cultura, ‘I Colitus’ Denia’s Children's Home is the chosen charity. Tickets 10€ from runs from 1st/6th July, preceded by an Jennifer: 634 301 483, or Jennie: 96 648 0062 or via email on al fresco dinner at 7pm in Bar Imperial. valleyvoiceschoircb@gmail.com.

Colitus, Caesar’s personal friend, relates events from first, second, third-hand accounts, rumours, scurrilous lies and “some I made up”. Political intrigue, raw ambition, murder and, of course sex.

Come and enjoy the fun! Tickets 18€ see If you would like your group to be part of the Stage www.javeaplayers.com for details.

The Stage Diary now in its 12th year of publication is not only an important guide to what’s on in all regions but is also an on-line web introduction to potential expat’s researching community life in Spain. The diary also acts as a planning guide to assist groups avoid unnecessary clashes of production dates.

Oliva Drama and Cultural Association: ODCA's 2019 pantomime ‘Robin Hood’ was another successful production,

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Deadline for copy is the 15th of the month prior to publication.

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Raising a hand to the Punta del Este Open again for the new season, Punta del Este is the Jávea Chiringuito beach bar which takes its name from “La Mano” (The Hand), the increasingly famous sculpture located at Brava Beach in Uruguay.

The team at Punta del Este will not only be offering more of the chilled out, relaxed vibes they became known for last summer, but they are also taking it up a notch and kick starting the summer season with some really great offers.

Starting with their new concept for a beach bar – the Buffet Breakfast. Yes, for a fixed price you can enjoy a selection of freshly prepared popular breakfast items – including the essentials like bacon, eggs sausage etc, alongside the deliciously healthy options.

And even better, for the month of June the Buffet Breakfast is reduced from the usual €6.50 to just €4.90 so this really is the perfect yummy opportunity to give it a try.

And if early morning isn’t your thing then there is also a great Menu del Dia offer, and a 3 course Paella menu too.

And for the thirsty there is a very generous 2 for the price of 1 on their popular Mojitos and Daiquiris. Not to leave out our younger clients or those having to work or drive, there is a fabulous Free Refill offer on all soft drinks purchased at the full price.

See the advert below for all the offers and we hope to see you there soon.

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Costa Blanca Computer Club. Our last regular Saturday meeting in the Sierra Bernia School before the summer break is held on 22 June. Meeting activities start again on 21 September. See https://sites.google.com/view alfazcbcc/home for more club information, including our meeting programme.

Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers. The CBMW is a group of people who get together twice a week to enjoy walking in the mountains of the Costa Blanca.

Anyone is welcome to come along. Visit www.cbmwalkers.org for information on upcoming walks and guidelines.

Crib in Calpe - we meet every Monday evening (19:45 for 20.00 start) at Oriental Gardens Restaurant, Calle Pintor Sorolla, Calpe - for beginners and improvers and people that haven't played for 20 years. A fun evening with a happy group (no need to bring a partner). Ted: yogated@hotmail.co.uk or 634 313 527.

Crime Watch Spain. (Vecinos Colaborando Costa Blanca). We try to reduce crime and vandalism in our communities. We try to look after the citizens. We also teach Spanish. For more information please email: colaborando.crimewatch@gmail.com.

Denia, Church of England. At the Church of England at Les Rotes in Denia there is a Holy Communion Service every Sunday at 11.45am and all are welcome.

HELP of Denia and Marina Alta Parkinson's Support Group meets every last Monday of the month at our Activity Centre in La Xara at 2.30pm. The group gives support, latest information and advise on Parkinson's. Come along and meet a great bunch of people. Call the coordinator on 634 301 677 for information, www.helpofdenia.com or Help of DAMA FB. Language Exchange in Calpe - A totally free service to bring together English speakers wanting to practice Spanish with Spanish speakers wanting to speak English - Meetings on a 'One to One' basis at a mutually agreed time and place in Calpe. Contact Liz or Ted at calpeavl@hotmail.com.

Jávea International Bridge Club, Avda. de Paris, Arenal. Why not join us on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (with host) & Friday at 2.45pm. Visitors very welcome. Email: pat@javeabridgeclub.com or telephone: 96 647 2158 if you wish to learn this fascinating game of bridge. More details on our website: www.javeabridgeclub.com.

Jávea Computer Club. The club is open to new and existing members from 9.30am until 12.30pm Mon, Tues and Thurs of each week Whatever your computing needs, we can probably help. So why not come along and get some assistance. Membership annual subscription still just 10€ with a one-off joining fee of 10€. Further information on the Club web site: www.javeacomputerclub.org or www.facebook.com/JCCCOMPUTERCLUB/ or email javeacomputerclub@gmail.com.

Jalon Valley Help events. Casa de Animo, Centro Civico, Alcalali: Tuesday Drop In: 10am – 1pm – All welcome. Meet new people. Come and have a cuppa and a chat.

Many other weekly activities are on offer including: Craft, Card Making, Art, Mosaics and Flower Arranging groups, Val de Pop Singers, Valley Voices Choir (U3A), Fitsteps, Slimming classes and Sunday Drop In. For further information on the above contact Tina on 634 333 212. JVH Charity shops open Monday – Saturday mornings in Jalon, Alcalali and Orba. Free Medical Equipment loan service. Volunteers always needed. For all enquiries tel.: 659 624 643. www.jalonvalleyhelp.com.

Jávea International Baptist Church (JIBC), Pastor Steve Hall. Sunday Service is at 10.30am at The Church Centre, Carrer Favara 8, Jávea, (just off the Plaza de la Constitucion in the old town or “Pueblo”, where the open air market is normally held on Thursdays.) For further information please visit our website: http://www.javeabaptist.es or call 96 579 5847.

Make a Smile Recycle Heroes Need Your Help. Dennis and Barbara accept any household items, furniture, electrical and clothes etc for the recycle projects. They are happy to do total house clearances. The items are given a bit of TLC and sold in rastros and auctions to provide funds for the charity. They can be contacted on 660 961 585 or 96 583 6814.

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After the success of their visit to Calpe The Arts Society Marina Alta's next presentation, 6 June at last year, we are pleased to announce that Salones Canor Teulada. Doors open 10am for registration Sundown Swing are back! with the presentation at 11am.

This presentation traces the history of these gaudy trinkets (the Easter gifts that Russia's last two tsars bestowed on their wives) from their imperial creation to their postrevolutionary afterlife.

The venue (directions on our website www.marinaaltaarts.com) will open at 10am for registration and coffee will be available to members and guests.

For further details of the Society, venue and programme for 2019/20 see our website www.marinaaltaarts.com or for membership membership@marinaaltaarts.com.

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Aircrew Association Costa Blanca. Former and serving aircrew of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are very welcome to join this friendly organisation founded here in 1988. Details from the Secretary on: 96 640 4123.

Alfaz Spiritual Foundation – Spiritual church in Alfaz de Pi, meets at the Forum Mare Nostrum, Camino de Pincho 02, every Thursday at 6.30pm for Divine Service.

Each week there is a different medium, international and 'home grown' giving evidence that life is eternal. Following the demonstration of mediumship, there is the opportunity to receive healing. Mediums offer workshops and private readings.

If interested and for more information please contact George Lapper 617 972 950 or Pauline Kernick 616 319 725.

Amigos de Benitachell Charity Shop can be found on Crta. Moraira No. 18, Benitachell. It is open Mon to Fri 10am to 1pm. Donated items are always welcome.

They are looking for volunteers. If you can spare some time for this worthy cause please call their president Carole on 620 781 034 or pop into the shop between 10am and 1pm weekdays.

Amigos de Make a Smile Charity Shop We have lots of good quality second hand clothes, handbags, small pieces of furniture, children's clothes, shoes and bedding. Find us at the bottom of the dual carriageway in Teulada on the left hand side near to the Rodafoc fire shop. We are also looking for volunteers to help us in the shop. So if you could spare a few hours a week come along and talk to the team.

Avenida del Mediterráneo, 4 Teulada. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 1pm.

Benitachell Christian Fellowship. Looking for an English speaking church close to Moraira, Teulada or Benissa? Then you are welcome to visit us. Our Sunday service starts at 11am and runs for about 75 minutes. Whether you are a resident or visitor, please feel free to come along – we have a number of visiting speakers, the welcome is warm, the music is good and parking is nearby. Call Eric on 678 980 151 or Ann on 96 647 0303 for details and directions. For further info about the Fellowship, directions and map visit www.benitachellcf.org.

Benidorm International Friendship Club meets each Wednesday 11.30am for 12 o'clock start at the Villasol camping. All are welcome to join us for a chat and a drink. Ring Mike for details 625 287 096.

Charity shop of Calpe The shop is open every morning from 10am until 1.30pm except Sundays and can be found in Galerías Mar Azul – half-way up Avenida Gabriel Miró, on the right hand side. If you are looking for ladies´ and men's clothes and shoes, household items, paperbacks and small pieces of furniture, then drop in and have a look. Also, if you have any items to donate or would like to help out in the shop just pop in.

Calpe Christian Fellowship. We have moved to the Spanish church Vida Abundante on Avd Diputacion. English service every Sunday 11am, details www.calpechristianfellowship.org. Tel 670 491 283. Free car parking.

Calpe – MOFTAG – Mighty Oaks from Tiny Acorns Grow, is an English Speaking Ladies Social & Fundraising Club. We meet every second Wednesday in the month and organise social events for the third & fourth Wednesdays. A Warm welcome awaits. Please phone our President, Jenny Godfrey for details of the venue. Tel 96 583 0179 – mobile. 639 139 518.

CALPE U3A hold their monthly general meetings on the third Thursday of the month at the AR Sol Ifach Calpe 10am for a meeting start at 10.30am. Calpe U3A is about learning and pleasure. We have many groups to be involved with and the travel team have day trips and short holidays advertised on the travel team Facebook page and www.u3acalpe.org.

Chess Mates. We meet every Tuesday at Bar Vinyater, Jalon at 2pm Whatever your level or experience you will be most welcome to join us. Both men and women make up this marvellous and happy group. Call me on 605 231 331 for more details.

Concerts Costa Blanca: We produce concerts at Teulada etc. and also run buses to Valencia's Opera House (opera & ballet) & Palau de la Musica (concerts) with regular pick-ups from Moraira, Jávea & Mas-y-Mas (N332, north of Gata). Our yearly plan is up-dated and mailed regularly. Web: www.concertscostablanca.com / E-mail (& to join mailing list) info@concertscostablanca.com.

They are a band from Huddersfield, playing popular swing music from the 1920s - 1950s.

They will be playing at Calpe's Casa de Cultura (Salon Blau) on Wednesday 5 June at 8pm. There will also be a guest appearance by local band Xaranga la Xarlota.

Tickets are just €10 and are available from the Lions charity shop in Pintor Sorolla 15, or Margaret and Elena's bookshop in Galerias Mar Azul (both in Calpe), or telephone 696 984 276.

The concert is in aid of Calpe & Benissa Lions, who raise money for local causes such as the Red Cross, Caritas, and the Gargansindi and Maite Boronat centres.

It promises to be another very enjoyable evening, get your tickets soon!

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Marina Alta Model Railway Club. Dust off your Dapols, bring out your Bachmanns, haul out your Hornbys! The MAMRC meets regularly at its spacious Clubhouse in Teulada. We cannot make you young again, but we can remind you how it felt. All gauges for all ages. New members welcome. Call 96 647 1939 or email mamrclub@gmail.com.

Oliva Chess Group. We meet in Oliva every Thursday morning. New members welcome whatever your standard. For further details please contact Graham on 609 970 621 or email graham.flowerdew@hotmail.com.

Oliva Art Group. We meet in Oliva every Tuesday evening 6pm until 8pm and Wednesday morning 10am until 1pm. New members welcome, whatever your standard. For further information contact Graham 609 970 621 or email graham. flowerdew@hotmail.com.

Paquita’s Country Club is a Social Club which was formed 28 years ago, for people of all ages, resident or non resident. Being a member is a great way to meet and make friends, whether you are single or a couple. We are based at El Cid Restaurant & Bar in Benidoleig and hold weekly and monthly activities on and off site. These include a Walking Group – once a month a group of us walk for about 2.5 hours then have lunch somewhere nearby, a Travelling Diners Group, Weekly Tombola and Whist, together with Dinner Dances, Excursions & Mini Breaks. We are a friendly Club offering a warm welcome to existing and new members. Please contact the Membership Secretary Belinda Crick on 96 645 9724 or 686 222 754 for further information, we look forward to hearing from you.

PLJ Spiritual Social Centre. We meet at the Albir Cultural Social Centre (between Mercadonna and Sol Albir Estate Agents) every Wednesday evening at 6.45pm. We are a group of friendly spiritually minded people who are non profit, non political and non religious. Each week, there will be discussions and demonstrations on various topics and ideas based on Spiritual, metaphysical, and mystical themes with occasional guest speakers or mediums. For more information contact: Pauline: 602 559 062 Jan: 603 259 169 or Lyn:663 315 532. FB:- pljspiritualsocialcentre.

Email:- pljspiritualsocialcentre@gmail.com.

Royal British Legion Benidorm Branch meet at 11am on the third Friday of each month at Ciudad Patricia Benidorm. They also have a monthly lunch and various social events. New and old members most welcome. Please contact secrblbenidorm@outlook.com or call James on 677 786 559 for more details.

Royal British Legion Calpe Branch meet every Friday at 11.30am at Restaurant Dracula, Calpe Port (opp. Baydal Restaurant). New members always welcome.

Come along and meet new friends and enjoy the monthly outings. Please contact Norman Hodgkiss, on 96 574 7410 or calpe3465.members@gmail.com.

Royal British Legion Jávea Branch meet at Paris 24 on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month (except July & August). We meet from 10.30am onwards for coffee and a chat, our meeting starts at 11.30am. We have a very good Social Programme throughout the year. We would love to see members and none members coming to our meetings and join in. We would make you feel most welcome. Pamela Dawes, Membership Sec, RBL Jávea Branch, contact 96 579 0123 or 617 789 883.

Salvation Army Denia Are you looking for fellowship with a multinational congregation. We are based at the beautiful Camp Saron, just outside of Denia.

There is Sunday worship 10.30am, prayer and bible study on Wednesdays. All very relaxed with English, Dutch, German, Spanish, American, also Welsh, Scottish and Irish. The address is Camp Saron, Partida de Torre Carrels. Denia. Telephone 698 609 658 or 652 319 810.

San Juan Evangelical ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ located at Calle Juan Sebastián Elcano 25, 03550 San Juan. We have people from South America, the Philippines, Spain, England, the Netherlands and more nationalities, the diversity of God. You are very welcome in our Sunday services at 5pm to join us in worship and prayer. For further information: ivanysadys@yahoo.es or call 605 556 974.

Spiritual Friends Costa Blanca is a non-religious group of spiritually minded people who meet on Wednesday afternoons. Each week different - clairvoyance, discussions, talks and demonstrations on spiritual or holistic subjects. Email sp.fr.cb@gmail.com, website www.spiritualfriendscostablanca.com or contact Jan on 600 837 054.

Tennis. Old Bats and Balls meet at 10am every Thursday morning at the Rafol courts. Men and Women of all levels are most welcome and the subs average 1€ per week. We also enjoy a monthly and sociable lunch after the mornings play.

Call me on 605 231 331 for more details.

Valleys Bridge Club Come and join us for a friendly game of Duplicate Bridge.

We meet every Thursday at El Cid in Benidoleig, 1.30pm for play to commence at 2pm. New members are always most welcome. For further information contact either Brenda 96 640 4533 or Tina 96 558 3136.

World Mysteries Discussion Group This is a discussion group which meets up every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 4.30pm at Innate Active (formerly known as SolPark Tennis), Moraira, located on the outskirts of Moraira close to the Pan, Pan, Jamon, Jamon café bar. We discuss all types of subjects including the Egyptian Pyramids, crop circles, the ancient Sumerian tablets, lost civilisations, the recently discovered Bosnian Pyramids etc. We aim to promote investigation and research in order to share information and discuss interesting unexplained topics. For more information email morairaworldmystery@gmail.com.

Xàbia Book Circle. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the Centro Social, Xàbia Old Town, beside the Health Centre, at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start, and we finish at 8.45pm. You can also follow our activities on our website www.xabiabookcircle.com. For more information please contact the Xàbia Book Circle Secretary, Nina Davies on 96 579 1782 or ninamdavies@yahoo.co.uk.

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The Teulada – Moraira Lions Donate to Civil Protection in Benitachell The Teulada – Moraira Lions were once again proud to present much needed safety equipment to benefit the local community.

This time it was the Civil Protection of Benitachell who were the grateful recipients of vital communications and emergency equipment to the value of 4,706€. This equipment will allow them to continue carrying out their invaluable functions protecting the local community, especially in times of heightened risk such as wildfires and floods.

Lion President, Laura Hillstead, along with members of the TM Lions were present to hand over the equipment on 22 May, and the Mayor of Benitachell thanked Lion Laura personally and the TM Lions for the club’s help and support in the Benitachell community.

The TM Lions flagship, their fund raising shop, “The Lions Den” held their first fashion show on 21 May in El Martillo café and restaurant. This was kindly sponsored by Avenida boutique in Moraira and was a huge success. 70 fashionistas attended the show and were treated to cava, cake and nibbles whilst watching the very attractive models showcase the haute couture on offer.

A raffle raised 240€ and the Lions Den benefitted from a healthy surge in business making the event not only enjoyable but very worthwhile. A huge thank you to Lion Janet and shop volunteer Lorraine for organising the event.

If you would like to know more about the Lions or are interested in becoming a Lion please call 96 649 8493 email: peter_john1@hotmail.com or visit our website www.tmlions.com.

Calling all groups and charities send your forthcoming events and information to editor@femalefocusonline.com before the 15th of the month prior to publication.

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Answers to puzzles in the classified pages ÁLAVA ALBACETE ALICANTE ALMERÍA ASTURIAS ÁVILA BADAJOZ BARCELONA BURGOS CÁCERES CÁDIZ CANTABRIA CASTELLÓN CIUDAD REAL CÓRDOBA LA CORUÑA CUENCA GERONA GRANADA GUADALAJARA GUIPÚZCOA HUELVA HUESCA ISLAS BALEARES JAÉN

www.femalefocusonline.com Provincias de España - Provinces in Spain. Spain and its autonomous communities are divided in to 50 provinces. See if you can find the first 25 Spanish provinces (listed in blue).

Remember words can go up, down, across, diagonally and even backwards and to make it harder, some letters will have been used more than once.

HELP News and Events HELP Annual Golf Charity Event is taking place on 8 June. We will be dedicating the day to John Walker, who passed away recently. John used to organise this event for us but sadly suffered a serious Stroke leaving him with no speech and in need of care. His wife Gail has been a volunteer Interpreter on the HELP team for years. John was in care at Fontilles and we hope to use funds from this event towards hospice Care in our new room in Fontilles.

Pictured right is Candida (Candy) Wright, our President at Buckingham Palace receiving her MBE. 'What a lovely experience. I received the award from HRH Prince Charles. All of my family were with me and it was a day we will always remember. The ceremony and the organisation was amazing. Everyone was so kind and polite. Prince Charles asked about me coming from Alicante and how lovely it must be and what did I do there.

A big thank you to everyone for their support and amazing messages they have sent me. Without the support of Careline Theatre and volunteers in HELP this wouldn't have happened'. Congratulations from us all.

Jenny Rich, a truly amazing lady has raised over 2300€ for HELP by skydiving at 70. Jenny raised this money for us along with the Jávea Green Bowls Team she is Captain of and her friends and family. They have all been so kind and generous. What a brave lady. This is one of the items on her list of things to do from 70 onwards. She is a super lady and with lots of plans for more exciting adventures. HELP of Denia and Marina Alta thank Jenny and the Bowls Club for their donation. It's people like this that help us to do what we can to help others.

On the 5 May, the Parkinson’s group went on a trip to Elche with 31 people. They visited the Archaeology Museum, which they enjoyed. Afterward they had a lovely lunch and then visited the Moorish Tea Gardens in Crevillente for afternoon tea. It was a lovely sunny day and the group thoroughly enjoyed the trip. HELP of Denia Marina Alta Parkinson’s Support Group meet on the last Monday of every month at the recently refurbished HELP Activity Centre in La Xara at 2.30pm.

They give support, latest information and advice on Parkinson’s. For more information please call the co-ordinator on 634 301 677.

To find out more about us visit our webiste www.helpofdenia.com or Facebook page 'HELP of DAMA' Female Focus June 2019

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

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 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

2€ Brick Appeal Not Just Another Brick in the Wall ...... But a Much Needed Family House.

Just take a moment ...... What must it be like not to have running water or electricity and have no place to cook or wash, EVERYDAY? For Nisansala, her mum Buddi and her grandmother this is their life in a disused warehouse eating from dustbins. Nisansala is 13, the outcome of her mum being brutally raped, she is also autistic and has various behavioural problems, the family have been shunned by the local community.

Spread some Sunshine are about to change this family's life and build a small dwelling for them. We have so far purchased a piece of land and need to secure with fencing, then arrange the supply of water and electricity.

Next we will start to build, brick by brick, until the house is complete.

We are starting The Brick Appeal kindly asking you to save 2€ a week and pop into one of our collection locations in Javea at: VillaMia - La Cocina Restaurant - Novas - The Dress Agency - La Plaza Salon.

Our target is to reach is 5000€ and we would be so grateful if you could support our latest fund raiser and 'Watch this house grow!’

MAKE YOUR HEART HAPPY!

The Teulada – Moraira Lions Donate Musical Instruments to the Conservatori Music School

Representatives from the Teulada – Moraira Lions club were very pleased to attend the Conservatori music school in Teulada on Thursday 16 May, where they met with the Mayor of Teulada - Moraira, Carlos Bañon Linares, School Director, Fani Bañuls and Conservitori staff to present a donation of musical instruments to the value of 5702€.

This is a very significant donation of much needed equipment to the school, and will assist the many local students who attend the school in their musical studies.

Fani thanked the Lions for their support and the superb new equipment which consists of brass and percussion instruments and essential ancillary equipment.

Local Mayor, Carlos Bañon Linares, made a very moving speech in which he thanked Lion President, Laura Hillstead, and the TM Lions for their generous donation, and for the continuing work the club do in not only helping the local communities of Teulada, Moraira and Benitachell, but throughout the Marina Alta.

For information about the TM Lions go to www.tmlions.com.

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Charter Anniversary 2019 The 13th Charter Anniversary was marked by another outstanding dinner at Restaurante Puerto Blanco, where Patrick and the team pulled out all the stops. Chairman Steve welcomed National President Andrew Mackereth and his wife, Mildred.

On Sunday 7 April, the five brave members of the “OCSL Warriors” team successfully completed the Mirador Challenge, a 29km walk which takes in all 15 of Jávea’s beautiful Miradors. The team managed to raise the brilliant sum of 2,010€ which was divided equally between Jávea’s Department of Equality and “Spread some Sunshine”. A very big THANK YOU The evening rounded off with nearly 2 hours of dancing to the to everyone who supported their fundraising effort. ever popular Barry (the Swingman) Peters. It was good to see Barry back on form. The raffle on the night was in aid of President U3A Marina Baixa Watercolour Group Andrew's chosen charity for the year, RNLI. The group meets on the first Monday every month except August. Each month there is a different project and members take away a handout with the relevant samples with hints and tips.

We are a small but friendly group of all abilities, The group leader always says "There is no right or wrong just relax and enjoy yourself".

U3A Marina Baixa holds its general meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at the auditorium in the Casa de Cultura, Alfaz del Pi. The doors open at 10am and the desks close at 10.50am for a prompt 11am start. Please come early to sign in and get your seat!

If you have not heard of this Association and would like to join them, you can be assured of a very warm welcome. Please visit the website www.u3amarinabaixa.com to find out more information there is also a Facebook page. If you do not have internet access please contact their secretary Joan Flint on 96 586 1226 or mobile 663 637 167 for more information.

41 Club is the social club of one time members of Round Table.

To find out more about the Calpe club on the Costa Blanca visit the website at https://calpe41club.com/. To explore our sister club, based in Jávea visit http://www.costablanca41club.org/. Both sites offer messaging facilities to contact the club.

Moraira-Teulada U3A Gifts over 600€ to the local Alzheimer’s Society Following a very successful and enjoyable Quiz Night at the Inn on The Green Bowls Club at Jávea organised by President’s wife Eileen Haxon, members of MorairaTeulada U3A raised more than €600 in aid of the local Alzheimer’s Society.

The photo shows U3A President’s wife Eileen Haxon (left) presenting the cheque for €604 to Sylvia Tatnell, President of the Alzheimer’s Society.

Jávea U3A member celebrates her 100th birthday Jávea U3A members have been celebrating a very special and rare occasion – the 100th birthday of fellow member Betty Guiness!

The picture shows centenarian Betty being presented with flowers

by Rummikubs Group leaders Krystyna Stefanczyk and Rob Race.

Spanish Culture & Cuisine Group day trip

Oranges were the order of the day on the latest Jávea U3A Spanish Culture & Cuisine Group day trip. Fifty members joined group leaders Angela Chantry and Tony Dearie on the coach trip to Carcaixent, described as “the cradle of the Valencian orange”.

Highlight of the day was a guided tour round the 50-acre Ribera’s Orchard and an explanation about how the oranges are cultivated, harvested and sorted for distribution in Spain and abroad.

For details of future Spanish Culture & Cuisine group events and all our other groups, visit the website www.u3ajavea.com.

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“To care, comfort and counsel people affected by cancer.”

Costa Blanca North: 634 311 690 Gran Alacant: 96 684 1276 La Marina: 699 894 183 Torrevieja: 602 648 486 www.mabscancerfoundation.com

HELP of Denia and Marina Alta

Medical Equipment and Information office: 96 642 7044 Denia Hospital Interpreters and Info desk: 96 642 9346 HELP Coordinators: Benitachell 664 573 360 Orba 639 176 812 Calpe 616 237 135 Jávea 634 388 446 Denia 634 309 442 Teulada/ Moraira 634 318 819 Parkinsons Support 634 301 677 HELP President 634 345 014.

SAMARITANS IN SPAIN

FREE PHONE 900 525 100

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

Elements Beauty Spa In Denia. w w w. e l e m e n t s b e a u t y s p a . e s elementsbeautyspa@gmail.com Call: 966 424 647.

P S Y C H O T H E R A P I S T CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT Psychotherapist for the confidential treatment of anxiety and depression. Plus couples t h e r a p y. P h o n e Ta n y a o n 634 354 892 to arrange an appointment.

HAIR NAILS & BEAUTY. Serenity in Moraira offer a wide range of treatments including roof top yoga.

Call Kelly on 96 503 5063. (12/19F) BAD BACK? Tonia Sherriff is a well-kown and well-respected local Osteopath based in Calpe. Call for an appointment. 637 715 308.

CBD OIL - Legal, natural and has a direct effect on the immune system to help with problems such as sleep deficiency, ADHD, MS, Arthritis & more. Find CBD Store Spain - Avda de la Fontana 9A, Javea and Avda.

D’Europa 135 (n332 Alfas near McDonald’s roundabout.) (12/19F) TREAT YOUR BODY! - Experienced Physiotherapists, Specialist in Active Release Techniques (No 1 choice of treatment for Athletes) Personal training, Classes, Massage, Indoor Golf Simulator, Reduction Therapy, Nails & Hair Removal. All at Physioplus in Albir. Call: 96 657 7589 Email: info@physioplus.es. (12/19F) P S Y C H O T H E R A P I S T CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT. Psychotherapist for the confidential treatment of anxiety and depression.

Plus couples therapy. Phone Tanya on 634 35 48 92 to arrange an appointment. (FF0120).

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

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

Entertainment LADY JAZZ performing at the Costa Blanca! Perfect for your Lounge Area, Private Party's, Weddings, Fine Dining and Cocktail Bar!! High quality vocals & chillout tunes.

Tel. 677 233 879.

FACEBOOK:LadyJazzAnita or visit www.lady-jazz.com

DON’T CALL THE WRONG PLUMBER. Call Right Plumber.

All your plumbing needs. Call Dan 656 303 236. (12/19F)

BUILDING & PLUMBING SERVICES. No job to big or small, from a re-grout to a new build. Experienced and all work guaranteed. Call Nicholas 696 949 220. /12/19F)

JENNY'S CLEANING SERVICES. Reliable, honest and legal.

H o m e , b u s i n e s s , t e n a n c y, changeovers and oven cleans.

English and Spanish spoken Covering Javea, Denia and surrounding areas.

Call now 633 624 232 www.jennyscleaningservices.com I Q G C G L A S S C U R TA I N S .

Enclose your terrace and naya without spoiling the view. Call Neil 965 973 307.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES from gardens to pools, homes to commercial, we clean and care for your property. Jalon and surrounding areas. CLASS ACT 682 637 729. (12/19F) AWNINGS, BLINDS, MOSQUITO nets, Commercial & Garage doors, Shower screens & doors.

PERSITOLD provide solutions for sun protection and comfort.

Showroom in Gata de Gorgos.

Many examples at www.persitold.es 96 575 6281 / 669 859 572 or email info@persitold.es (12/19F)

Services INSURANCE SPECIALISTS. FULLY COMP CAR INSURANCE from 279€.

For all your insurance needs: house, home, business, marine, car, health.

Call Insurance Altea 96 584 0753 SPECIALIST BESPOKE WA R D R O B E S . L i b e r a t e y o u r wardrobe space with our expertise and design. Call Oscar 608 322 568.

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COMPLETE BATHROOM REFORMS Whole project managed by in-house team. 24 year’s experience. Also specialist in shower and bath screens.

Many satisfied customers. Call SHOWERMAN. 96 579 2285 / 639 292 081 or email info@showermanspain.com (12/19F) 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. Pedreguer Industrial Estate. 96 646 9371 or sofamedico@harrisfurnishings.com.

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Specialised in residential property refurbishment. Kitchens/ Bathrooms, Windows /Doors, Reforms/ Extensions, Electrics/ Plumbing, Tiling/ Terraces, Roofing/ Rejas, Tosca Specialists.

Over 30 year’s experience. All areas Gandia to Benidorm and Inland. w w w. s o v e r e i g n - c o n s t r u c t i o n . c o m 6 6 2 0 9 7 5 9 8 o r e m a i l : sovereignconstruction@gmail.com (12/19F)

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GLAZING & AWNING SPECIALISTS All kinds of glazing systems, roofing solutions and awnings, windows, arched windows, conservatories, doors and interior glass doors.

Call 96 645 7878 or email info@amasvista.com (12/19F) NEED A SURVEY? Call Advantage Building Services if you are buying a property, or have structural problems with a property you already own. Subsidence cases investigated, insurance claims mediated and processed.

653 733 066 or email mrmpaddon@hotmail.com or find further information at:- www.surveyorscostablanca.com EXCAVATION, GROUNDWORK & CONSTRUCTION Call AD Lawton for all your plant hire needs. Specialist in drainage, groundworks and septic tank systems. 648 052 911 or visit www.adlawtonconstrucciones.com HANDYMAN & HOME MAINTENANCE- repairs, gardens, tiling, roofing, guttering, shelves, plumbing & more. Covering Villajoyosa to Calpe, Call Neil on 603 254 841. (12/19F) SWIMMING POOLS - We are specialists in Maintenance & Construction and also offer technical services and pool products, serving Altea and the surrounding areas.

Visit us at our shop “Altea Pools” or call: 653 679 965. (12/19F) ROUND TOWN TRAVEL - Your onestop-shop for travel & entertainment at fantastic prices. Flights, accommodation, ferries, cruises, day trips & park tickets, car hire and airport transfers. Open 7 days a week, call (0034) 966 811 123 or visit www.roundtowntravel.com (12/19)

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NP CLEANING SERVICES - provide the following services including cleaning for homes and businesses - Holiday Let Management - bed/ mattresses - Laundry & Ironing (with free collection and delivery) Oven & Hobs - Carpets, Upholstery & Rugs. Albir & surrounding, Call: 649 20 22 33. (12/19F) Q U A L I T Y B L I N D S S PA I N www.qualityblindsinspain.com is a family run business, supplying and fitting made to measure blinds on the costa. Tel: 96 57 01 984 Mobile: 65 83 38 123. (12/19)

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WATER FILTER SYSTEMS Whole House & Undersink Water Filter Systems. Reduce Your Plastic Waste & Have Clean Filtered Water From All Taps In Your Home While Also Protecting Appliances From Limescale Buildup. Tel: 681 315 659.

Web: www.aqualyze.es. (12/19) GLAZE N SAVE convert your single glazed windows and doors to double glazed units without changing the frames. Very cost effective and a clean process. This is not secondary glazing. For more information call Gary on 662 455 960 or 96 671 2832 email gary@glazensave.es. Web: www.glazensave.es. (12/19) TOOL HIRE & INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE STORE Specialist in rental of construction & garden machinery, and hand & power tools. Rental on 24hr daily rate, weekly or long term. Javea based.

Fluent English spoken. 96 579 2502 www.cabocasse.com SPANISH INSURANCE: for all your insurance needs in English. Home, health, travel, motor, funeral cover, community, business. www.spanishinsurance.net Tel: 96 673 0694.

Offices in San Javier, la Zenia and Quesada. (12/19) RELIABLE CLIMA, CONSTRUCTION & ALUMINIUM SPECIALISTS. Services including - Aircon from €560,- Nippon, LG, Panasonic etc.

Including installation! - Buildingwork, swimming pools, ground works and garden renovations! - Conservatories.

Aluminium/PVC doors and windows!

Call 673 468 922 / 965 843 144 or visit www.reliable-clima.com www.reliableconstruction.es.

CONSIDERING A NEW KITCHEN? IKEA kitchens are super stylish and represent outstanding value for money. For a free design and quotation contact Sue 674 697 717 or Steve 696 914 106 or visit www.flatpaxstudio.com.

THE INTERPRETER, for all your English/Spanish interpreting & translations. Based close to Denia Hospital & surrounding medical centres. Emergency 24 hour call out for Denia Hospital. 686 320 435 or email candidawright@gmail.com MAN AND VAN for hire, cheap & reliable. Jalon valley & surrounding areas. 96 648 0757 (9.30-1.30) or 636 100 873. (FF1219) CAR REPAIRS & SERVICING. Automart Talleres (formerly Total Car Care) will get you right back on the road. Broken down?, send your grua to us! Pol Ind La Pedrera, Benissa.

965 730 225. (12/19F)

www.femalefocusonline.com Misc Sales Cont BROTHER 930 KNITTING MACHINE Brother 930 electroinic Knitting machine with lace carriage and 850 ribber,555 in-built patterns. €350 Tel Torrevieja 86-566 7324.

EARL GREY TEA 250 CLIPPER ORGANIC Earl Grey tea bags unwanted gift €18 Tel 610 037 697.

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SIMET KNITTING MACHINE, electric Knitting machine motor with countdown and foot pedal,for Silver Reed or Brother. €250 Torrevieja. Tel: 86-566 7324.

BROTHER 950i KNITTING MACHINE electronic knitting machine and ribber, perfect working order, 555 in-built patterns. €375.

Torrevieja 86-566 7324.

KARCHER K2 PRESSURE washer, 70psi, instruction manual, good condition. €50 ono. Javea 645 064 852.

HIGH CHAIR adjustable to make Low Chair, very good condition 25€.

Tel: 617 692 046. Ondara area.

CAR BOOT ITEMS, Loads of Car Boot items including Bric-a-Brac, Books, Toys, Games, DVD’s, Videos, Tapes, CD’s, Household Items, Clothes only 25€. Tel: 617 692 046.

Ondara area.

WOODEN COT in very good condition includes mattress and bedding 30€. Tel: 617 692 046.

Ondara area.

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www.femalefocusonline.com SMART PHONE REDMI note A5, case, charger with original box, colour gold 70€, phone 667 863 792, Alfaz del Pi. SPANISH COURSE CDs Michel Thomas, 8 hour Spanish course (8CDs) 15€. 617 534 221 Oliva.

COUNTER TOP WASHBASIN. White, round Diam 43cms, H 14 cms.

With tap and chrome waste pipe. 50€ Photo available. 617 534 221 Oliva.

COFFEE TABLE, round, cane, glass top. H 45cms. Diam 90cms. Excellent condition. 50€ Photos available.

Oliva 617 534 221.

HEADPHONES Sony Over Ear Headphones MDR-100BN Wireless, Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth. €100.

Tel. 665 456 353. Jávea area.

MATTRESS. 160 X 200. Pocket sprung (firm). New, never used.

Bought for 395€ with receipt. Sell for 190€. Tel. 690 724 805. Els Poblets area.

NEARLY NEW GAS BBQ. Four burner with storage cupboard, comes with quality cover, 150 Euros. Plus new gas bottle 13 Euros. Telephone 966 408 313 (Sanet y Negrals area).

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 Facebook at 'Paul's Emporium Pedreguer'.

ASUS SEASHELL NETBOOK, Windows7 2gb Ram, HD250gb, New Battery, Charger. New condition, 65€ ono. Tel: 96 647 4641, Denia Area.

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Personal PSYCHOTHERAPIST CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT Psychotherapist for the confidential treatment of anxiety and depression. Plus couples therapy.

Phone Tanya on 634 35 48 92 to arrange an appointment.

ARE YOU SUFFERING through another person drinking? Help is available Al-Anon meets every Thursday in Benidorm at 5pm. The meeting is in Calle Jardines not far from the Railway Station. Our contact number is 634 758 539.

CLAIRVOYANT READINGS JAVEA Clairvoyant readings in Jávea.

Peaceful surroundings. Hilary 677 221 409.

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SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? List with Casitas Iberica in Javea and we will sell your house. Our exclusive listings benefit from professional internal and external photos, plus a free Virtual Tour. No Obligation Valuations.

96 579 4408 / 686 453 801. www.casitasiberica.com ACHIEVE RENTAL INCOME from your property. For more than 25 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 (12/19F) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTAL SPECIALISTS - PMR, located in Alfas del Pi can also advise you about all the essential documents recommended for Ex-Pats. Telephone: 96 626 0877 Email: pmr@pmrspain.com, Web: www.pmrspain.com. (12/19) LOS MONTESINOS, BRAND new villa, 3 bed 2 Bath, Lake views, Private pool, Lounge, Dining, Kitchen, fully completed. €249,950. Call 693 784 807. www.gohometospain.es.

LA FINCA GOLF, Algorfa. 3 Bed 2 Bath Villa, Lounge, Dining, Kitchen, Communal pool. Roof terrace with mountain views. €155,000 Call 693 784 807. www.gohometospain.es.

BENISSA TOWN with Panoramic views to the sea, 119m² spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment. 32m² livingroom, 23m² master bedroom with ensuite, new fitted kitchen, central heating, closed garage, satellite, €135,000 Tel 610 037 697.

MOUNTAIN RETREAT for sale or rent. Perfect for camping yoga etc..

Total peace. 1540 metres of olive and almond trees. Price 40,000€. Call 96 688 0377 for more information.

TOTALLY REFORMED TOWNHOUSE in Pamis, Ondara. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, separate dining room/studio, courtyard. Fibre Optic broadband. Woodburner and electric radiators. Large mountain view roof terrace. 5 minutes from Portal de la Marina shopping centre and Junction 62. 10 minutes from coast. 160,000€ o.n.o. Tel. 627 779 604. (FF0519) VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE, BENIARDA. Village Townhouse with shops and bars nearby. Open plan dining, lounge and kitchen. Downstairs toilet.

Woodburner and electric radiators. 3 bedrooms, one with terrace. Study area.

Bathroom. Roof terrace with mountain views and kitchen. Fibre broadband.

30 mins to coast. Reduced to 145,000€ or consider an exchange to smaller house or bungalow. Tel 693 246 318.

Have You Picked Up Your New Copy of The Professionals Yet? Available throughout the Marina Alta Region SAVE MONEY ON YOUR OVERSEAS MONEY TRANSFERS Call Sherry Fraser-Currie 96 626 5072 or email:- sherry.f@currenciesdirect.com Female Focus June 2019

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