Female Focus Magazine June 2021

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THE SUMMER SOLSTICE

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've spent the last couple of months talking about taking pictures of the night sky, so it's time for a change. I'll return to photographs in a couple of months with the results of our little competition, you've plenty of time to take some pictures and email them to me.

Midsummer isn't the best time for most amateur astronomers, short nights and murky skies limit viewing a lot. That doesn't mean that it isn't an interesting time of year, far from it, the summer solstice is probably the most ancient astronomical event that humankind has been aware of.

Most people will be aware that ancient stone circles were used for many things, including calculating when midsummer was due. What you might not know, is how common these circles used to be, around 1,300 are known about, and probably some sites have been lost.

This means that ancient people knew about the importance of the seasons and found a way to work out the important dates. Clever weren't they, I'm not sure how many people today would be able to achieve that, and our ancestors were doing it before the Pyramids were built.

So, what exactly is midsummer? We all know that the Earth orbits, goes around the Sun, and that the time it takes is 1 year, that's why other planets have years of different times. This orbit isn't a circle, it's an ellipse, a squashed circle, so that means that at one point in its orbit the Earth is nearer the Sun than at any other time, that, combined with the tilt of Earth on its axis gives us midsummer. That's the important science, there are other things going on, but that's the main bit.

Why does this matter? The solstice marks the middle of the seasons, and without seasons we would be in a bit of a mess, in fact we wouldn't be here at all. No seasons means no agriculture as we know it, even wheat might not have evolved. The planet would probably have almost permanent hot and cold areas in bands, everything would be as different as an alien world. The evolution that shaped our plants, animals and us would have been totally different.

So, if you are reading this in late June, be glad that we have midsummer, and remember how smart your ancient ancestors were.

I'll finish with a couple of things to look out for in July. Venus is prominent just after sunset, with good binoculars you will notice that it's a crescent, like a new moon. If you have a look on the 12 of July, Mars and Venus are close together, with Venus being much the brighter. If you get a clear sky, have a look almost directly overhead as the constellation Cygnus, the swan is plain to see. The brightest star, Deneb marks the head, at the other end, the star Alberio marks the end of the tail. Alberio is an especially beautiful double star, one a reddish giant, and the other is a very yellow giant. A small telescope will reveal the beauty, it's one of the go to sights in the night sky.

That's all until next month, stay safe.

Baja Astronomy Group

Charles Oates,

Vega

● To find out more about observing and astronomy, email us at vegabaja.astronomygroup@gmail.com.

Arts and Crafts Fair in Meliá Villaitana Hotel Meliá Villaitana in Benidorm has added an authentic arts and crafts fair to their programme of cultural activities for the public in general: every Saturday afternoon a group of artisans will set up their stalls in the central square which is built like a typical Mediterranean village, to show and sell their work to guests and visitors from outside the resort.

Meliá Villaitana has asked the craft association Amata to organise the event, so that you can be sure that everything in the fair is hand made by the participants. To start with, there will be a dozen or so stalls, each one offering something different, which could be pottery or oil paintings, silver jewellery, embossed leather books and bags, carved wood or beautiful glass animals and jewellery, paper maché or bronze sculptures, hand made soft toys, and lots more.

Meliá Villaitana is situated in the Avenida Alcalde Eduardo Zaplana, which is near Terra Mítica. It counts with 4 and 5 star hotels, two golf courses, a spa, bars, restaurants, swimming pools and sports accommodation.

You can visit the fair every Saturday afternoon in June from 6pm until midnight (but don't forget the curfew!) and there is plenty of free parking space near the fair.

For more information about the fair you can phone Amata (they speak English!) on 639 979 678.

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Incorrect Car Insurance - it is not worth the risk I had my second vaccine two weeks ago and sadly, once again I had a severe reaction, actually worse than the first time, and I am still feeling very tired and drained.

An issue with Brexit that is now coming to light is that some British Health Insurance companies are no longer covering residents in Spain. If this is the case for you, please call my Head office, where you will get the advice and information you need.

Another issue is that there are a large number of British number plated vehicles still on the road in Spain, many of which should be changed to Spanish plates, with residents requiring a Spanish Driving Licence.

It has been reported in the press that there are over 1million vehicles recorded in Spain without a current ITV. I understand there are nearly 3 million cars on the roads in Spain, without all the correct paperwork, which represents 8% of all cars registered. The largest issue is cars with a lack of insurance. If the police stop you unless you are properly and legally insured and have all the correct paperwork, you will be fined very heavily.

Now we have the new speed restrictions in place for urban areas, throughout the whole of Spain, and the government are promising far more speed checks, the chances of being pulled over have increased dramatically as the police are far more active with this situation and this will result in a large number of fines, possible points on your licence and in some cases, vehicles impounded and this obviously means your paperwork could be checked more frequently.

Why people think they can drive uninsured cars, is amazing to me. Hopefully this will help to decrease un-insured cars being driven on the road. The risks involved with not being insured and being involved in an accident, where there are injuries or death – it is just not worth the risk.

If you have any concerns regarding your vehicle paperwork, please give us a call.

● For more information or a quotation, please contact us on 966 461 690, www.jennifercunningham.net or email info@jennifercunningham.net.

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Last month I downloaded the GVA +Salut app onto my phone after being told that I was in the dark ages by my darling daughter. As someone who can count on one hand the amount of times I have been to the doctors, I have never had the need to use it. If you haven't already, I suggest to you all that you do, as it allows you to request or cancel appointments, see what medication you are taking and what is ready to collect at the chemist. You can also make changes to your contact information. Apart from this it will have information regarding my COVID vaccination when my turn comes.

Whilst chatting with the other mums before school, darling daughter looked into the car as the children were 'too quiet'. How adorable, they were reading the Female Focus magazine.

The future generation already showing interest in the business.

Maybe our new slogan 'Also widely read by men and children'.

Have a great month.

Lesley

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Ciudad Patricia Takes Away the Worries of Getting Older in Spain

Advertising Feature by Amanda Hobbs, Sales Assistant at Ciudad Patricia.

Ciudad Patricia is recognised as one of the leading Senior Resorts in Europe. Set in 100,000 square metres of lush woodland in the hills between Benidorm and Albir, it offers the perfect solution for people who have made their home in Spain, but may be finding that they need an easier solution for living here as they move into their senior years. Comprising 190 apartments, Ciudad Patricia offers independent living with a safety net for health and makes general living that much easier.

Health We have an on-resort English-speaking doctor who has lived on the resort for over 20 years. He has his own surgery for consultations making it convenient and giving peace of mind. There is also 24 hour emergency medical assistance cover. Additionally, Jayne is the resident’s community support worker during normal working hours. When you are not feeling well Jayne can help get your prescriptions, go shopping for you, translations at hospital and doctors etc and many other things to help you*. Our philosophy is for our residents to live as long as possible in their own apartment safely and with a quality of life which is why individual and tailored care packages can be arranged*. However, if required there is a on-resort Residential and Rehabilitation Centre should you find you are no longer able to cope with independent living in your apartment*.

General Living British television is provided with basic UK channels covered within the monthly service cost (can be upgraded*) and we provide internet to apartments upon request* so staying in touch with what’s going on ‘back home’ is easy. The residents have a maintenance person to do those odd jobs like changing a light bulb, mending a leaking tap, blocked toilets*.

Apartments are offered on a Lifetime Right of Use Basis plus monthly service costs to cover many of the services*. For more information, please contact Amanda Hobbs on +34 673 064 288 or email ahobbs@ciudadpatricia.com. (*Others are subject to an extra fee – please ask for details).

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Walk Your Way Well

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by Niamh O'Sheehan

Considering we fancy ourselves as the superior species on this planet it’s quite peculiar how many of us, as individuals, tend to believe we are laden with endless flaws. We know that nobody is perfect but why can't we accept that we are all perfectly imperfect?

Do you hear yourself or your friends place too much emphasis on these flaws? To the point that it holds you back in achieving your day-to-day goals or your life dreams.

When we break it down it seems completely absurd that a limiting belief, something that is wholly controlled and steered by our very own thoughts, can determine our success and happiness.

What do I mean by a limiting belief? Recognise any of these: I’m too old. I’m too fat. I’m too unfit.

I’m too stupid. I’m too weak. I’m too shy. I’m too busy. I’m too ugly. I’m too scared. I’m too poor.

I’m too boring. I’m too tired. Our list of self-deprecating excuses can appear all too convincing when it comes to finding the willpower or determination we need to tick off our to-do list or chase and embrace our life-long aspirations.

The problem with these limiting beliefs is that it is sometimes way too easy to succumb to them rather than take the time required to face and tackle them. Our feelings of doubt or self-ridicule lead us to convince ourselves that we aren't worthy. I’m not worthy to set up that new small business I dream of. I’m not worthy to participate in that sporting event with my fit friends. I’m not worthy to sign up on that dating site with all the beautiful young people! Any of this sound familiar?

In May of this year, myself and the amazing Amanda O’Shea, of The Serendipity Experience, organised weekly “Walk & Talk” sessions. We chose beautiful routes and talked ourselves round the pathways and trails with some perfectly imperfect people. The excursions were good for the soul and the body. People shared their eclectic mix of stories and histories.

It felt so great to be out in nature. It felt so right to both chat and listen to each other. And the best bit was, with the support of a friendly ear and someone to bounce ideas off, I think each and every one of us walked away feeling slightly more on top of the limiting beliefs we had arrived with. If we had arrived at the meeting point feeling in any way too old, fat, unfit, tired, nervous, shy or boring then we could safety throw this limiting belief in the bin after tackling a two hour stomp with strangers in the glorious outdoors.

Walking and talking is an empowering form of exercise for the body and mind that lends itself so well to quashing our limiting beliefs and connecting with others. It forces us to find the time and energy we mistakenly think we lack. It helps us understand we are not as unfit, overweight or weak as we might have once thought. It leads us to the realisation that we really do have something to offer to a conversation either as a listener or a talker and that eases our fears and shyness.

The science bit will tell you that any form of exercise gives us a boost of confidence. Walking is simply one of the easiest, most affordable, accessible choices you can make. It’s free and it starts right there on your doorstep. So, if you are feeling something is holding you back and you need some clarity, rather than meeting a friend in a busy bar full of clutter, noise and the numbing effects of alcohol, why not try a different tack. Get together with a pal or a walking group and go for a stretch in the woods or by the beach. The fresh air and space will encourage you to think outside the box. The blood flow will get your brain cells buzzing with confidence. Your limiting beliefs are YOURS to carry or discard. And what better place to dispose of them than into the rolling waves or at the peak of a mountain. Embrace nature, embrace the world we live in and embrace yourself and all YOU have to offer. “Walk & Talk” this month with a friend and see how you feel. Let me know how you get by emailing me at niamhosheehan@hotmail.com. It makes me so happy to see you Walk Your Way Well.

Jalon Valley Help – Photography Competition

Jalon Valley Help invite you to submit your photographs, on the theme ‘Reflections of The Valley’ by 30th June. The best judged photographs will then be used in the JVH 2022 Calendar or in Greeting Cards, to be sold to raise funds to support their activities. The competition offers a big 1st Prize of 100€, so get your cameras out and start clicking or search your photo library for your best picture reflecting the beauty and interest in our valley.

Why not visit a JVH Charity Shop, they are in Jalon, Alcalali and Orba, to donate items for sale or to browse for that missing item for your house, garden or wardrobe. The volunteers will be able to provide further details on JVH’s activities as well as the Photography Competition.

For more information about JVH and their endeavours on your behalf please check their website www.jalonvalleyhelp.com.

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Continuity of Advice – and adviser!

Female Focus Magazine June 2021

Have you been able to maintain the relationship with your adviser? Or are you looking for a new adviser?

Many individuals arrive in Spain hoping to maintain the relationship they have with their financial adviser from their previous country of residence. Unfortunately, this is not always possible as it is becoming increasingly difficult for financial advisers to service clients who move to another country.

Around the world, regulators and networks are closely monitoring the relationship advisers have with clients and particular importance is being given to where clients receive advice and by who. Clients should receive the most regulated and impartial advice possible, but how is this possible if the adviser is unfamiliar with the legal and tax obligations of the new country of residence?

We have picked up many clients over the years who find themselves in a similar situation to the above and one of the most common (and pleasing) pieces of feedback we receive is that our continuity of advice – and importantly adviser - provides them with real peace of mind.

In the UK, it is not uncommon to see financial advisers stay at the same company for years, allowing individual investors to build up rapport and trust with the adviser over time. However, the same cannot always be said for Spain with many of the larger organisations having high turnovers of staff, often leaving clients without knowing who to contact. In addition to this being a costly consequence for the company itself, the secondary effect for the clients is that they are frequently asked to wait an avoidable amount of time to receive responses to emails and calls. It is then a guessing game as to who may turn up to see them at the next review meeting!

In short, business and adviser continuity can significantly reduce disruptions for clients when dealing with important financial matters.

At Logic, our core business objective has always been to provide clients with an unrivalled level of service and this commitment reaped rewards in 2020 when we won the “Excellence in Client Service” award for Europe.

One fundamental difference that sets us apart as a family-run business is that our clients get to know us as a family rather than individual advisers working for a particular company. In turn, we view our clients as “our” clients as opposed to his or her clients, which you commonly find in larger companies. This, coupled with the fact we have multiple advisers qualified to UK Diploma status level, allows us to provide an uninterrupted service – one designed to last for generations to come.

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

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

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www.femalefocusonline.com Page 10 “Back then, I would refer to myself as a ‘butter fiend’, as butter and sugar would be my absolute guilty pleasure,” she says. “And with being half-French, processed meats such as salami were also something I devoured on a regular basis.

“I now understand the fat content in salami is just horrific, and

By Liz Connor, PA Photo credit: PA Archive/PA Photos so that is something I’ve really Liz Connor hears how a dialled back on and see more as a shock high cholesterol treat now. White pasta and white diagnosis played a bread were also things I always part in the presenter’s had in my cupboards. I never mission to transform her really thought to make the switch to wholemeal, as at the time, I didn’t think it would make much difference to my health.” health.

At 53, Davina McCall Now, her diet is much more balanced. McCall says she’s been is a fitness powerhouse. learning “so much” about fibre from gut health guru Dr Megan The TV presenter Rossi (@theguthealthdoctor). She also tries incorporate 30 and mother-of-three different types of plant-based foods into her diet each week. has transformed her “As well as meat, I went from full-fat milk to semi-skimmed, physique in recent years, which was a big sacrifice for me as I would often drink pints of launching her own milk, as I thought it was good for me in terms of calcium. But with fitness platform Own it being full-fat, it wasn’t great for keeping my cholesterol levels Your Goals Davina, down.” as well as sugar-free One great sacrifice McCall made, which she “continues to grieve cookbooks and workout for”, is cheese. “My half-sister and I lived together for a long time and I remember our favourite dinner would be a ‘picky plate’ of DVDs. But wellness wasn’t always top of her agenda, and early on in assorted meats, cheeses, French bread and tons of butter. her career, McCall admits a poor diet and lack of exercise put her “Now I very rarely eat cheese, other than a sprinkling of parmesan on my pasta or at Christmas time – I definitely see it more as a health at risk.

“In my 20s, exercise wasn’t as much of a focus for me as it is treat now.” now. I was quite slim but my body wasn’t very toned, which Luckily, she really enjoys eating healthily, and her diet is just one was probably because when I did go to the gym, I would never way she’s looking after her wellbeing in her 50s. really break a sweat. You would typically find me on the stepping “As I’ve gotten older, fitness has taken on greater importance and as a result has become more of an interest. I now make time for 30 machine reading a magazine.

“But soon after I had my second daughter Tilly, I got in touch minutes of exercise a day, five days a week, just to keep on top of with this amazing [personal trainer] couple, Jackie and Mark, who my fitness, and that may be split between one or two runs and then I found in a local magazine and they completely turned my life the other three days I’ll do an at-home workout. around. I went from walking down the red carpet and no one really “Essentially, I look at my body like an engine and it constantly taking any notice of me, to then walking down the red carpet and needs fine-tuning to be working at top capacity,” she adds. “And everyone screaming my name and wanting photos – and that was so I now think about various aspects of my body, such as my bones, my heart, muscle tone, staying strong, and my overall because I had really toned up.

“Comparing my fitness now to back in my 20s, I am so much fitter mental health – all things I never really thought too much about than I was then. At the time, I was quite content with my fitness, when in my 20s – and how best I can nourish them.” but if I was to have done a fitness test at 28, I’m sure I wouldn’t Over the years, McCall has spoken openly about her battle and triumph over drug addiction, including a dependency on heroin have scored as well as I would now, despite being in my 50s.”

During this time, before she became a household name on Big when she was in her 20s.

Brother in the Noughties, McCall was shocked to discover she had “I’m really open with my kids – they know about my history high cholesterol while undergoing a routine health test, putting her with addiction and we talk about that, but with my parents’ and grandparents’ generations, it was quite the opposite.” at risk of developing heart disease.

“After I met my husband [McCall married Matthew Robertson in McCall says part of the reason she was caught short by her 2000; the pair have since divorced], we decided we wanted to try cholesterol diagnosis was because she was in the dark about her for a baby. One of my biggest fears was whether I would come family history. “Since then, things have changed, and we can now across any barriers in getting pregnant, and so to put my mind at identify health issues through hereditary causes and the stigma of talking about health issues has definitely faded, which is a great ease, I booked a general health check with my GP. “They took some bloods and the test flagged two things: the first thing. was that my thyroid was struggling and the second showed I had “After I overcame my addiction issues in my early-20s and quit smoking at 25, I naturally became much more health-conscious – high cholesterol.

“I just looked at my GP and asked if it was mistake,” McCall but of course in hindsight, you always think you could have done recalls. “At the time, I considered myself to be a moderately more to live a healthier life.” healthy 28-year-old and it never even crossed my mind that I So, if she could give her younger self some health advice, what would be at risk of something like that, especially as I always would it be? “I think I would tell my younger self, ‘Do what you’re associated high cholesterol as something old people get – not doing, just bear in mind that you will pay a price for the decisions and lifestyle choices you make now in the long run’. I think that’s someone in their 20s.”

High cholesterol is believed to affect around six in 10 adults in the generally sound advice for people in their 20s.”

UK, but despite this, awareness about it is generally low. Looking Davina McCall is supporting Raisio Nutrition Ltd’s Cholesterol back, McCall says she believes her high-fat diet was the main Uncovered campaign, to encourage people to reconsider their diet culprit, although genetics likely had a part to play too, as there’s a and lifestyle choices by highlighting what’s happening under the surface. Visit raisio.com/en/cholesterol-uncovered history of high cholesterol in her family.

Davina McCall:

At 53, I am so much fitter

than I was in my 20s

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

FOX EYES

One of the hottest beauty trends right now is the fox eye look, which has become all the rage thanks to celebrities, supermodels, and influencers. The minimally-invasive fox eye procedure lifts the brows and outer corners of the eyes, which helps elongate the eyes and looks flattering with or without makeup.

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DR CAROLYN CARBASSE B.D.S. MSc (GUY'S LONDON) Specialist in Dental and Facial Aesthetics Director of Zen Smile Spa by C.C.

This procedure has been popularised by Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner, when people started noticing a change in their brows, with them being lifted at the ends, giving them a more exotic look. This is definitely a popular look for summer, but obviously just as much in the other seasons as well. The benefits are that you will have a more lifted brow and it also helps lift mild hooded lids.

“One of the main factors in obtaining prime results is the ability to personalise the fox eye treatment to each individual. At Zen Smile Spa we offer a variety of Aptos threads, enabling us to use the correct thread type for each specific case” says Dr Carbasse.

Dr. Carbasse has been performing the fox eye procedure using Aptos threads for 3 years, a non-surgical cosmetic procedure “It is very important that this procedure is that reshapes and lifts the brows for a more cat eye look.

The Aptos threads also enable the correction of asymmetry or heaviness of the brows, a very common concern amongst patients. Her clients travel from all over for this particular treatment, which takes less than 30 minutes.

To create fox eyes, Dr Carbasse will study the shape of each brow to determine where to place the threads to obtain optimum results, taking into account the preferences of the individual.

The procedure involves administering local anesthesia making it completely pain free. The Aptos threads are then inserted with a small cannula (blunted needle) and clients are out the door in less than 30 minutes.

performed by a medical professional.”

WWW.SPAJAVEA.ES WWW.ZENSMILESPA.ES WWW.BOTOXJAVEA.COM Anyone who wants a more lifted brow, including men, are suitable candidates. Occasionally after treatment, patients may experience some mild swelling, and/or aches for a few days.

Combining the fox eye procedure with regular Botox appointments will result in maintaining your desired look for longer.

Book in now for a consultation with Dr Carolyn Carbasse to find out more about how she can create that exotic look you have always wanted.

Call 96 579 3810 or 665 506 009 or visit www.spajavea.es for more information.

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Cherry & apricot

slab pie recipe

By Prudence Wade, PA. Picture credit: Sam A. Harris/PA

Who can resist a tangy fruit pie with buttery pastry? Cherries and apricots are a match made in heaven, in Ed Smith’s recipe for a luxurious slab pie. Making your own pastry isn’t always the easiest, but your labour will be rewarded with a buttery casing that melts in the mouth. You can still get in on the fun if you don’t have cherry and apricots to hand – any berries that are in season will do.

Cherry and apricot slab pie

Ingredients: (Serves 8) 430g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 200g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 100g icing sugar ½tsp flaky sea salt 1tbsp apple cider vinegar 3tbsp cold milk, plus a little extra as a wash 700g apricots, pitted and quartered 250g cherries, pitted 100g golden caster sugar 120g ground almonds 2tbsp demerara sugar Serve with crème fraîche This works particularly well in a 30 x 20 x 3cm baking tin.

Method: 1. Rub together (or use a food processor to pulse) the flour, butter, icing sugar and salt into a breadcrumb-like consistency. Add the vinegar and cold milk, and press into a ball of dough. Divide the

Natural remedies for every day ailments found in your spice cupboard Before dashing off to the chemist, why not give these natural herbs and spices a try first.

Ginger Ginger is a pungent root with aromatic citrus notes and a peppery flavour.

Traditionally it has been used to treat nausea, and many studies have shown its efficacy for alleviating sickness caused by pregnancy, chemotherapy and motion sickness. Ginger is also thought to have anti-inflammatory properties and a small study showed a reduction in pain from exercise-induced injury.

Pair it with anything Asian. This cuisine uses a lot of ginger as a base with onions and garlic. Ginger also works well in sweet puddings with chocolate.

Top tip Ground ginger with lemon makes a very refreshing, spicy tea.

Using the ground spice over the fresh root gives this tea a much spicier kick!

Turmeric Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin which acts as a powerful anti inflammatory in the body. It helps joint pain in people with osteoarthritis, and ongoing research is exploring the potential positive effect of turmeric on conditions

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pastry into two not-quite-equal pieces, push into rectangles about 3cm thick, then wrap both and refrigerate for at least an hour, ideally longer.

2. The pastry is very buttery and can be tricky to handle, so roll out between two sheets of baking paper: the smaller one so that it’s the same size as your tin (this will be the lid); the other, big enough to line the base and sides; and both to 2-3mm thick. You’ll be able to break off bits that are not in the right shape and place them where they should be as you go.

Refrigerate for at least an hour (again).

3. Combine the fruit in a bowl with the caster sugar and leave to macerate. After 20 minutes, add half the ground almonds, stir and set to one side. Butter the baking tin, dust with flour, then line the tin with the larger pastry sheet. Use a knife to trim the pastry so it’s flush with the top of the tin, using the excess to patch up any holes or thinner areas. Sprinkle the base with the remaining ground almonds then tip the filling in, ensuring an even distribution. Brush the edge of the pastry base with milk, then place the lid on top, pressing down firmly to seal the pastry together. Trim any overhang. Brush with milk, then add a liberal sprinkling of demerara sugar. Refrigerate one final time for at least 30 minutes (the pastry needs to be cold and the oven fully to temperature).

4. Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan. Place the baking tin on a larger sheet (to catch any spilled juices) and bake for 45 minutes, until the pastry is hard and golden, with some of the fruit bubbling through. If after 35–40 minutes the pie is looking very bronzed, turn the oven down to 180°C/160°C fan but do keep it in for the full amount of time. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before serving with big dollops of crème fraîche.

Crave: Recipes Arranged By flavour, To Suit Your Mood And Appetite by Ed Smith is published by Quadrille. Photography

by Sam A Harris. such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Pair it with black pepper, which helps the body to absorb the active ingredient curcumin.

Top tip Go easy when using turmeric. If you add too much it will leave everything tasting bitter.

Sage Sage leaves contain several antioxidant polyphenols and essential oils which, together, have antiseptic, astringent and perspirationinhibiting properties which can relieve menopausal hot flushes and night sweats. Whether or not these actions are due to the presence of plant oestrogens, or an ability to stimulate natural oestrogen production remains unclear.

Pair it with meat – it goes really well with pork – or add it to pasta dishes. It has a strong flavour, so use sparingly.

Top tip Combine it with other herbs such as basil, thyme and oregano.

Parsley Parsley is popularly chewed as a breath freshener, and has been used to aid digestion, as a mild diuretic and urinary antiseptic, to help guard against kidney stones and to treat high blood pressure and menstrual disorders.

Pair it with capers in a dressing such as salsa verde. It also works well with fish and white meats.

Top tip For a boost of fresh breath, team parsley with mint and chew!

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GLOW-UP

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eoxane Redensity 1 is injectable moisture for the skin. It has pure hyaluronic acid but has the added benefit of three antioxidants, eight amino acids, two minerals and a vitamin - it repairs the skin while hydrating it. High level mesotherapy, Teoxane Redensity 1 will not only hydrate the skin but will prevent premature skin ageing, helping with thinning skin whilst giving a beautiful healthy glow.

Treatment consists of small injections just under the skin, made comfortable with surface anaesthetic applied 30 mins prior to the treatment.

Results are visible after a single treatment and the treatment offers long-lasting results with minimum downtime.

3 treatments 3-4 weeks are recommended for optimum results.

The duration of the results depends on the degree of correction required and the individual's lifestyle, age and skin type.

This treatment can be combined with botox and dermal fillers used for wrinkles.

You can take advantage of our special offer of 20% off a course of 3 treatments which will include a dermaroller session as well during one treatment. ● Please visit Dr Karen Gardner at Clinica dental la Plaza, Jávea.

Call 966 461 120 to book for a free consultation.

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MIMISKRU now have Marine Collagen Elixir!

Glow radiantly, live beautifully

Collagen Elixir is our new bottle of amazing sourced from America with a wellknown company; Isagenix What’s the ingredients of this amazing little bottle? Marine Collagen with Goji extract powder, aloe vera juice powder, acerola berry extract and chamomile extract that you take each day and delivers amazing results for the skin, hair and nails. It helps to increase skin hydration by up to 91% improving skin elasticity and firmness.

Clinical studies have shown the benefits of collagen supplementation for increasing the skins hydration but marine collagen is the nearest to human collagen, its peptides are smaller than bovine, chicken or pork making it more bio available. It also has a higher concentration of the three main amino acids that play an integral role in collagen stability. The glass packaging is recyclable reducing plastic waste but also preserves the freshness of the product preventing oxidation. This product is taking America by storm and now we have this amazing product.

Vegan, cruelty free, sustainably and responsibly sourced from Scandinavian waters.

Gluten-Free - Soy-Free - Non-GMO - Dairy-Free  5 grams of marine collagen peptides; Collagen supports a glowing, youthful appearance.  Beaming biotin; A fantastic boost for your hair and nails.  Vitamin C and zinc; To help protect precious cells and help promote collagen synthesis.  Ancient beauty blend; Aloe vera, chamomile, and superfoods acerola berry and goji berry give the power to soothe and glow.  0 grams of added sugar; Nature’s own sweetness infused with wild berries and a hint of botanicals.

Wrinkles - plumping the skin it reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, preventing visible signs of aging.

Hair - helps to promote hair growth, the regeneration of hair cells and improves hair appearance and shine.

Stretch marks - proven to increase skin elasticity and improve the appearance of stretch marks.

Nails - helps to improve nail quality, nail health and strengthen the overall nail structure.

‘Love this marine collagen! My fine lines are disappearing, my nails are stronger & longer, and my skin feels so hydrated. The redness in my face is gone and my skin has a healthy glow to it!’

‘My skin looks and feels better. My elbows/knees/hands feel softer.

My hair feels thicker. My nails feel stronger!’

We strongly recommend you put your name on the waiting list ready for our next deliveries it’s the hottest product on the market right now… available at Mimiskru. ● Local 12, Edificio Caribe, Av del Pla 129, Jávea.

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

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The Colina Club – The Caring Retirement Village in Calpe

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s the Spanish term it, the Third Age is a section of life that can hold fear for many people. The thought of being at home alone with all the necessary tasks to keep it shipshape can be daunting. Home no longer becomes a place to relax and to enjoy one’s free time, but becomes more of a worry.

Have you found yourself in that position? Whether you’re alone or married, the Colina Club Nursing Home could be the ideal place for you. Be it for long term care, the Colina Club in Calpe can help and in such pleasant surroundings, with beautiful views to the Peñon de Ifach, (Rock of Calpe) it need not be a problem. The Colina Club prides itself on being a home rather than just a nursing home.

At the Colina Club we have been serving those of retirement age in the ex-pat senior group providing a comfortable, secure, peaceful, caring and healthy community in a superb location overlooking Calpe and the Mediterranean.

The Colina Club village comprises a range of 1 or 2 bedroom independent living apartments and the Residence, a 20 room nursing and rest home. The Colina Club has been open since 1991 (we must be doing something right!) and has been that very haven for many people, providing security and care for those who no longer enjoy living alone but prefer the community spirit within the village.

Each apartment comes with an personal ‘HELP’ alarm system, satellite TV, central heating and medical back-up. Living in the village, you can take advantage of all the facilities, both social and medical. From the bowling green to the swimming pool, the library to the bar and the social club which has quiz nights, excursions and other special events. The minibus runs daily to the local town, keeping you in touch with Calpe. Once you are a resident at the Colina Club you can relax, knowing that whatever happens you’re in safe hands, leaving you to enjoy life and not worry about it!

Apartments are rented on a long term basis, which also eliminates the burden of inheritance tax and makes the Colina Club a perfect solution for your needs. The rental price also includes all the services which makes it even more attractive. One month's rent as a refundable security deposit and the first month's rent moves you in. ● If you’re interested in more information or taking a tour of this caring, compassionate community, then please call: 96 583 5226 or visit www.colinaclub.com.

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WAKING UP TIRED AND FATIGUED SLEEP APNEA COULD BE THE CAUSE If you wake up still feeling tired, fatigued, with a headache or suffer with snoring then you could have a condition called Sleep Apnea.

Being overweight, smoking or drinking too much alcohol can also be a cause.

Sleep Apnea is when periods of shallow breathing occur whilst asleep, temporarily blocking the airways causing the brain to become deprived of oxygen. When the brain becomes aware of this, it triggers the body to arouse for long enough to snort to take in air, allowing for normal breathing to resume.

It is important to contact your GP to obtain a diagnosis if you are suffering with on-going symptoms as this could be life threatening if not treated.

Available now is a new revolutionary simple sleep test which can diagnose Sleep Apnea. Data is recorded and sent directly to your smartphone whilst sleeping with the use of a sensor attached to your finger tip.

If you have a positive diagnosis your GP can advise on further treatment necessary to relieve the Apnea. Often a personalised Mandibular splint crafted by a Dentist can be used to reposition the jaw and tongue to improve the airflow, which in turn will enable a healthy night’s sleep.

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

PLASTIC KILLS WILDLIFE

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Female Focus Magazine June 2021 Page 17 simply call the number 96 579 6099 and give the 4 digit code, It’s the telephone call no one wants to get... and they immediately know who you are and your address which "Help. I’ve fallen over. I’m bleeding..." is already on their system. No need to try to explain awkward was at least a 15 minute drive away from my Mum’s house directions in Spanish in an emergency. Quickly we explained that but it was at that moment I was so grateful that a couple of she had fallen over, and then they were on their way. years ago I had signed them up for the Asociacion Amigos Within minutes 2 calm and friendly paramedics were on the de Europeos private ambulance service. doorstep. They checked Mum over before lifting her off the floor, My own family have been members for many years and thankfully making battlefield repairs we have never needed to call on their emergency service, and we to her head and putting decided to buy a membership for my parents to give them peace of her on a stretcher in order mind as they get older. Also for my own peace of mind too - as I to transport her to Denia can’t be with them all the time.

Hospital for x-rays and As it happens my husband was closer and he got to my Mum stitches. and called me Thankfully though, she to say that she hadn’t done any serious was awake and damage and we were able to talking, but he bring her home that night. couldn't properly I am very grateful to have see where she my membership of the was bleeding Asociacion Amigos de from. He didn't Europeos and that I pay for want to move Mum and Dad to have it too. her, but he Is there anyone else in your thought it was family or friends circle that coming from her would benefit from such a worthwhile and fantastic value service? head. I arrived there a few minutes later and took a closer look and I could see ● Membership of the Asociacion Amigos de Europeos costs that she had wounded her head on the way down, most probably just €55 per annum for an entire household. Their fleet of on the corner of the wall near where she was laying. Immediately I ambulances cover almost all of the Marina Alta, including the Inland towns. said to my husband "This is going to be a hospital job".

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I have the number stored in my mobile for Asociacion Amigos de Europeos and my own (4 digit) passcode but I didn’t know my parents' passcode. I knew Mum wasn’t too badly hurt when she recited their membership number...that's all we had to give - you

ASOCIACION AMIGOS EUROPEOS DE JAVEA. Avd Juan Carlos 1, No 69, Jávea. Tel 965 796 099 (24hr).

Email: amigos_europeos@yahoo.es.

See their advert for more information

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Gnocchi with a Spicy Twist!

A classic Italian dish but with a Spice Sister spicy twist! Gnocchi is a dumpling like pasta made from potatoes, flour and egg. Polenta, semolina, stale bread and pumpkin can be used to make gnocchi.

Made right these fluffy pillows just melt in the mouth. Sometimes shop bought gnocchi can be a tad chewy, dense and little bland!

For the potatoes; the more starchy the better, something like Russets or Desires even King Edwards are great. The potatoes are cooked with their skin on to keep out the moisture and peeled as soon as cool enough to handle. They also can be baked on a bed of rock salt for about an hour.

Apart from the seasoning of salt and pepper the rest of the spices are optional. Half a sachet of Curry On Cooking curry kit works really well, our favourite is Bombay Potato!

Gnocchi can be served with a simple sage and butter sauce, just butter and cheese or a fiery spicy sauce.

Recipe Ingredients

Add the potatoes to a large pan of salted water. Boil until cooked. Once boiled, drain and as soon as they are cool enough to handle, peel the skin and push the potatoes through a fine sieve or a potato ricer on to a clean surface or large chopping board.

4 large potatoes 1tsp cumin seeds 1tsp nigella seeds 1tsp garam masala ½ tsp black pepper ½ salt 1 egg whisked 130g flour - extra for dusting

Add the spices to the potatoes, mix well. Create a well in the middle add the egg; gently push the potato mixture into the egg.

Time

To create the traditional shaped ribbed look, dust with flour and gently roll along the tines / the back of a fork.

Prep 40-45 mins Cook 5 mins Serves 4 A Bombay Potato Kit or any Curry On Cooking spice kit can be used to replace the spices in this recipe or the spices from The Cook from Scratch Masala Dabba available from; https://www.curryoncooking.com/buy-now/ indian-spice-tin-masala-dabba-with-spices/

Sprinkle on half the flour and gently mix into the mixture, keep adding flour until it comes together into a dough. How much flour will depend on the potatoes – you might use all of it or have some remaining. Knead gently until it becomes pliable but avoid over working the dough.

Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Dust the surface with flour and with the palm of your hand roll each piece into a sausage shape of about 2cm thick. Cut into about 3cm pieces.

In a large pan of salted boiling water cook the gnocchi in small batches, avoid overcrowding the pan, stir, cook for 2-3 minutes, wait for them to float to the top. Use a slotted spoon to scoop them out and drain. Tip the cooked gnocchi in to a sauce or simply toss in butter and grated cheese before serving. ● Due to Brexit, we are really struggling to get the curry kits over to Spain. Until this is rectified, we are posting the curry kits from the UK. Please email us your order and we will work out the postal charges and let you know.

We are still offering lessons and have the masala dabbas (spice tins) available to buy in Spain. Learn to cook curry from scratch, treat yourself or loved one to a masala dabba and with all the spices cook up a storm with the Spice Sisters. Please email keepcalm@curryoncooking.com.

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THE THINKING CHAIR,

IS IT A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM OR IS IT HARMFUL?

The thinking chair is something that is often used to make children realise what they have done, but, is it effective or harmful to children?

We as adults sometimes have days when we’re worried about something, can’t concentrate, we think “I would have been better if I had not got out of bed today”. We just cannot get anything right, are unable to concentrate at work, at home, with our family and sometimes we don't even feel like being talked to.

These days, our emotions trap us, they don’t allow us to concentrate, to focus on the tasks we have to do that day, we feel blocked and very few things go well for us.

Well, if this happens to us as adults, imagine what it’s like for kids, those little people who have not yet learned all the things they need for their day to day life.

When mum, dad, the babysitter or the nursery school teachers tell them to go to The Thinking Chair and think about what they have done wrong, in their few years of life, do you think they are prepared to come up with a conclusion or better yet, a solution to the problem that they themselves have created?

If they are forced to think about the problem, and what they have done wrong, do you think they will find the solution or will they end up getting nervous thinking endlessly about what has happened and possibly becoming confused, feeling blocked, frustrated and just getting more and more nervous and behaving worse?

Please do not send the children to The Thinking Chair anymore or to the corner, that spot of the classroom or even that area inside the house, the children will associate it with something negative and they will never want to go there, getting to the point of not understanding if they are there because they have to go through that area, or it is because they have to think, or because they are being punished. We can even create a phobia, such as not wanting to go alone down the hall, or not going to their room and not wanting to sleep there because they have associated that place in the house with a bad moment.

In the next post, I will explain the proper way to use The Thinking Chair or in terms of psychology, “How to take a time out”. ● If you are having any issues with your children or grandchildren etc, that you don't quite know how to resolve, if you wish, contact me at info@davidcasadocoach.com and I will cover these topics in future articles, or send them directly to the magazine at editor@femalefocusonline.com.

David Casado. Educando en Familia. Member of the Consejo Internacional de Expertos.

WORD SPIRAL

WORDSPIRAL 1 - CLUES

BY PA PUZZLES TEAM

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Starting from 1, fill in the grid in a clockwise direction with four-letter words. The last letter of each word becomes the first letter of the next word.

If you have correctly filled in the grid there should be a seven-letter key word reading across from 8.

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1. . Couple 2. Housetop 3. To skin 4. Abominable snowman 5. Golf club 6.

Naked figure 7. Makes mistakes 8. Closed 9. Dull heavy sound 10. Beloved 11. Lion’s cry 12. Sloping path or access 13. Dark purple colour 14. Every 15. This place 16. Flat.

Key word clue: Theatrical term.

WORDSPIRAL 2 - CLUES 1. Watch face 2. Bereavement 3. Male deer 4. Influential teacher or expert 5.

Asian language 6. Single entity 7. Brutal ruffian 8. Grasp 9. Chessman 10.

Midday 11. Common sense 12. Drinks delicately 13. Halt 14. Strong sweet wine 15. Petty quarrel 16. Crease.

Key word clue: Surname.

Answers to puzzles in the classified pages

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our ARIES If you let it, commitment to a partnership can at long last move to the next level this month. It is time and once you have decided you will wonder why you ever left it for so long. The progress you are now able to make will be seen by all.

TAURUS Your career goals are coming into focus this month after quite a turbulent time. With things calming down a bit you are at last able to turn your focus to a problem you have been putting off for some time.

GEMINI Your mind is searching for stimulation and something to really get your teeth into.

You want a challenge to wake your mind up again. This might be the time to look at holidays, it has been too long since your last one.

CANCER Tensions at the moment are threatening to get out of control. Try to sort the problem out before it starts spilling over into other aspects of your life. A close eye needs to be kept on finances this month.

LEO A mysterious person has caught your interest.

Don't make too much of it before you find out more facts otherwise you will be disappointed, as the reality may not be a good as the expectations you have of them.

VIRGO Embracing new ideas and technology will be the best solution to dealing with all those tasks that need doing, making them so much easier than they have been. This will leave you time to pour your energy into a new hobby.

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oroscope LIBRA You are bursting with energy and ideas which once you directed at a hobby and now you are using to literally change your life. So many opportunities are showing themselves to you that it is hard to know where to start.

SCORPIO Trying to create a greater sense of security for your loved ones will see you spending more quality time with them.

This new peaceful environment will mean you are also more settled and able to concentrate your mind on the important things once more.

SAGITTARIUS Power struggles and tempers flaring are making you angry and frustrated with life. If you don't take a step back you are going to start making bad choices.

CAPRICORN Money matters need to be your number one priority otherwise things could get really out of control. An odd treat is OK but recently you have been overspending on everything.

AQUARIUS Everything you say and do this month will be perfect. You cannot put a foot or word wrong.

Helping out a friend or neighbour will make people love you even more than they already did.

Even though you are not looking for any praise, it is nice to know that your deeds are appreciated.

PISCES What started out to be a few random acts of kindness has sparked something in you to do something more permanent to help out the local community. You don't have to become a local hero, start by joining a few charities to see exactly which way you want to help.

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SUDOKU

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

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

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

Answers to puzzles in the classified pages

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Make money letting your property on the Costa Blanca

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o you own property in Spain which you don’t live in full-time? You can earn money renting out your home to holidaymakers, for example, a 3-bedroom villa in Jávea can achieve a gross rental income of between €1,000 - €1,500 a week in August, after agency fees.

For British owners who aren’t residents in Spain and who must abide by the 90/180 Schengen Visa Rule, this could solve the problem of what to do with their property when they cannot use it.

“It’s also better for the property to be occupied and managed by renting out while owners aren’t here,” said Horizon Holiday Villas in Jávea.

Do I need a licence to rent my property in Spain?

Short term and holiday lets in Spain need both a tourism licence and an urban compatibility certificate, which is issued by the town hall. Horizon Holiday Villas offers a tourist licensing service for both.

Advantages of using a holiday rental company in Spain By letting your property through Horizon Holiday Villas you have the benefits of their vast experience in the hospitality industry, and holiday rentals in Spain.

Their unique concierge service to guests offers excursions, beauty treatments, restaurant reservations, shopping, wine deliveries, car or boat hire, airport transfers, and private caterers.

It is this attention to detail which enables the company to get many repeat bookings. Indeed, more properties are needed to meet the demand of holidaymakers.

So if you have a villa, apartment or townhouse anywhere from Dénia to Benissa coast and inland, you could be earning money from your investment.

It’s never too late to list your property - Horizon Holiday Villas gets last-minute bookings, even in August.

Get in touch for information about letting your property with Horizon Holiday Villas. ● Call 691 312 522, email nicky@horizonholidayvillas.com or visit www.horizonholidayvillas.com See our advert on page 35.

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Sports Grass

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Many of you may know that Charlesworth Gardens' sister company Artificial Grass Spain is one of the most well established leaders in the supply and installation of Artificial Grass for your garden, but did you know we also supply a massive array of Sports grasses.

For some time now we have supplied Article supplied by Lee Charlesworth artificial sports grass for use at home and golf facilities, with a range of products for putting or driving the ball, and with a mix of landscaping grass we can create the most subtle and beautifully integrated golf areas for your garden. I believe some people feel that they wouldn't want a putting area in their garden because it will stand out too much, but when you team it with the Costa Blanca's leading garden design and landscaping company, then we can create spaces that are not only practical, but stunning to look at and don't stand out like a sore thumb.

We have also had the pleasure of supplying football grass for private clients, we have the best football grass, it's as tough as anything, looks great and the best thing is, because our manufacturer of grass products cares, it requires no infill. No sand, no crushed up tires. It is fantastic, bomb proof artificial grass, purpose built for the job.

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START YOUR DAY WITH A

GREAT NIGHT’S SLEEP

Quality Beds & Linen from Budget to Luxury

Where dreams begin C.C. Biblos Local 8 VISIT ONLINE or IN PERSON Ctra. Calpe-Moraira, Email: info@thebedcentre.com Los Pinos 1K www.thebedcentre.com (Coast Road) Calpe Tel: 965 836 814 Showroom Hours 695 708 101 10am-3pm Mon-Fri FREE DELIVERY 3pm-5pm Mon-Fri (by Appointment) Gandia to Alicante 10am-1:30pm Sat

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We also have paddle and tennis court grasses available for those tennis courts that need renewing and bringing into a new lease of life.

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The simple thing is we have every artificial grass product available for your needs.

I often get asked questions about the ecological impact of our artificial grasses and there is a simple answer, our grasses are manufactured here in Spain to stringent EU Health and Safety laws, meaning that the product and the people who make it are looked after, the product is 100% recyclable, 100% non toxic.

Many people often don’t think about the other advantages of artificial grass. You don’t have to waste water on it, something that is becoming a global commodity, it's also the fact that your gardener now doesn't have to drive to your house every week in their van (polluting the atmosphere).

They don't have to use their lawn mower (polluting the atmosphere) and then when your natural grass doesn't look good or gets a nasty root eating pest, they don't have to use chemicals that are harmful to the wider eco system and local environment. Artificial Grass may not be what everyone wants, but it really should be.

I think I can convert anyone with the benefits, ease and the fact it looks great immediately after being laid and for years to come. ● 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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The Arts Society Marina Alta is ZOOMing again live & online for our final presentation before the summer break! Or is it? Watch this space.

Our 5th ZOOM lecture, live from the UK will be on Thursday 3 June.

The ZOOM waiting room opens at 10:45 for registered members and guests, the lecture begins at 11:00 promptly.

John Ericsson: Art inspired by Wine John Ericsson was formerly a lecturer at the University of Bath where he was Director of Studies in the School of Education with responsibility for the professional development of teachers. He has worked extensively overseas as an educational consultant and this has given him the opportunity to give lectures and presentations at conferences all over the world.

Over the last decade he has been a popular speaker on the Arts Society circuit in the UK and Europe as well as a frequent visitor to the societies in Australia and New Zealand.

Art Inspired by Wine In this lively presentation John shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for wine and the contribution that ‘wine art’ makes to our colourful world. Wine can be a civilising influence upon us and it is made to be shared and enjoyed. As a consequence there are numerous wonderful paintings of wine being made and wine being drunk in celebration but it also lends itself to wicked cartoons and striking posters.

In addition we shall examine wine labels from around the world which now display such style and creativity.

We will examine some of the myths and rituals that have grown up around wine and perhaps debunk some of them!

Many 'imbibers' seek out attractive accessories, such as corkscrews, decanters and wine glasses, many of which can be regarded as antiques. Some modern decanters may be regarded as pieces of sculpture in their own right.

For more information on our lectures and membership and to join our ZOOM presentation please visit our website www.marinaaltaarts.com or contact our programme secretary tasma.programme@gmail.com.

This presentation is sponsored by BlevinsFranks.

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TROUPERS

By Benny Davis

"Open Sesame" boomed the voice of Abanazer. A great boulder blocking the entrance to the magic cave, slowly started to grind aside. Firmly grasping his nephew's hand, the wicked uncle Abanazer, led Aladdin towards the opening, eager to find the hidden treasure.

On the edge of their seats, the audience, totally emersed in the plot, were left completely nonplussed when instead of a dark, bat infested, cobwebbed interior, as described in the programme, owing to a lighting malfunction, they faced a set brighter than Benidorm beach on a midsummer’s day. After a moment’s hesitation, like a true professional, Aladdin stepped into the cave and delivered his well-rehearsed, now immortal line, "It's dark in here uncle".

Just one example of the many obstacles the Quesada based theatre company, Studio 32, have endured since their formation in 2013, but they are not alone. Stage managers, regardless of whether they are members of the RSC or Tumble-on-Marsh amateur dramatic society, always face an inevitable battle with inanimate objects and technical equipment that always seem have minds of their own, but hey!

That's the magic of live theatre, anything can happen, and usually does.

Over the last few years, Studio 32 have focused their creative ability on staging fully blown musicals including, `Chicago´, `Fiddler On The Roof´, `Oklahoma´,` White Christmas´ and their current production, `South Pacific´. During that time, they have built a solid base of state-of-the-art equipment, and amassed a fully stocked wardrobe, capable of dressing anything from a period drama to the latest Hollywood extravaganza. They are also blessed with a mix of young and older membership with 60/70 talented actors and technicians, all ready to `step into the breach´ at a moment’s notice. The musical, `Anything Goes´ was a prime example when the leading man was involved in an accident just two weeks prior to curtain-up. The part was recast, lines hastily learnt, night and day rehearsals, but the `understudy´ not only saved the day but was rewarded with thunderous applause during the final curtain call.

To sum up, Studio 32 are a credit to amdram here in Spain, they work hard to obtain as close to professional standards as possible, but always retain a close personal relationship through fun social events, and in doing so, have raised over 35,500 euros for local charities.

True Troupers, all!

For further information, go to their web site: www.studiothirtytwo.org.

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www.femalefocusonline.com Page 28 should delight everyone with an array of amusing monologues COSTA BLANCA NORTH plus a short play, `Knightsbridge´. Running from 28 June to 3 July, tickets are priced at 19.50€ inclusive. Dinner commences at 19.00 and curtain up at 21.00. See www.javeaplayers.com for more information. The same strong health security measures will be applied as last year.

Note from Benny: Things are looking up. Easing of covid restrictions have given a ray of light to our amdram board- Oliva Drama: The group’s latest pandemic treaders. Hopefully, productions held in mothballs will go ahead production is a short audio play called, `The late summer onwards. Live get-togethers will also help members Funeral Party´. Set in the garden during a wake social life to jump into gear once again. Smiles all round, following an elderly aunt's death, the play tells including those cash starved charities who have also suffered the story of a group of old friends coming to from the lack of entertainment programmes revenue. Good luck terms with their lives and relationships. Written all.

by Oliva Drama's own Angela Garry and staring Anne Galloway, Cheryl Speer, Phil Brown and Caprice Ladies Choir: Caprice introducing Kelvin Jarman, the play, directed by are delighted to be able to rehearse Anja Homburg, is an Oliva Drama Production. To listen, go to live once again, albeit socially olivadrama.com and click on the poster. For more information, distanced, after months of zoom please email info@olivadrama.com, visit their website rehearsals. They are working on www.olivadrama.com or see their Facebook page a concert programme and hope https://www.facebook.com/OlivaDrama. to perform to the public as soon as distancing rules allow the choir members to stand together. But Phoenix Dancers: The dancers are at least they are going in the right direction. For more information incredibly happy that at long last, things check the choir's website www.capriceladieschoir.com or contact are slowly being sorted and some of the Aileen, on 696 514 613. restrictions are being released regarding covid. They are basically waiting for Cantãmus: The choir, permission to put on a show and getting under the direction of back to raising money for charity which Philip Ashley, are starting is of course, their main aim. If you would like to help by joining work on a new set of music this happy band, please get in touch with choreographer Phaedra to add to their growing on 607 290 896, where she will be happy to talk to you and answer repertoire. They hope to be any questions that you may have. able to once again present concerts in the autumn this year. Philip provides all the music to members and tracks to learn to, so they Sounds Familiar: Sounds can practice at home between rehearsals. Now would be a great Familiar are beginning time to contact Philip on 638 734 285 or Eileen 607 706 904 and rehearsals on their next they will be happy to give you all the details about the choir. They production `Magic Of The rehearse on Monday mornings 10-45 to 13-00 and will be happy Musicals´. They are looking to welcome you. for singers or dancers to join them for this and future Careline Theatre: The group are celebrating productions. If you are interested in joining the group, or would 25 years of theatre performances and have an like more information, please contact Philip on 96 558 1483 or exciting programme lined up to their loyal philip@soundsfamiliar.es followers. `Sleeping Beauty´ the panto, will be staged in January on 12 to 15 January (including Valley Voices: On 17 May, the first Saturday matinee). Also, a fun packed `Back welcome live rehearsal of the Voices to the Theatre´ including a Halloween extravaganza of comedy, replaced a long period of Zooming. music and dance show, is to be performed on 22 and 23 October This historic event was held at El including a Saturday matinee. Also planned is a surprise `Marina CID restaurant, followed by a return Alta Talent Show´, designed for young and old to tread the boards. to their normal base at the Animo, For more information, please contact: Carelineevents@gmail.com.

Alcalali. Until restrictions are Celebrating 25 Years of Careline Theatre. completely lifted, social distancing and using some outside space will Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir: be the order of the day. They will The choir has now started socially continue to polish and improve their extensive repertoire ready for distanced rehearsals without masks a concert in the autumn. If you’ve discovered a love of singing, at Bar Mediterraneo in Teulada every even in the shower, why not join them? They rehearse on Monday Tuesday evening at 17.30hrs. They are afternoons. Please ring 634 301 483 or 634 354 409 for more also hoping to arrange a `Concert at the details.

Cave´ in June, subject to the approval of Benidoleig Ayuntamiento. If you are interested in joining this exciting choir, visit their website: www.costablancamalevoicechoir. wikidot.com or contact Mike Evans tikievans@gmail.com Jávea Players: The Players can at last confirm their annual, popular comedic summer show, ‘Tapas & Titters’ will go ahead in the Jávea Casa de Cultura.

This will be preceded by an al fresco meal at Bar Imperial. The production

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

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

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MORAIRA CARITAS FOOD BANK FOR LENT

People traditionally try to give something up during the period of lent. This year, La Fustera Church decided to do something different - ‘Don’t Give Up – Give Away’. As the name suggests, members of the congregation were encouraged to donate an item of food each day during lent and collectively we assembled a car full of basic foodstuffs, toiletries and the odd treat ready to present to Caritas in Moraira.

John Evans – the Caritas liaison for this initiative – came along to collect the food and was amazed by the generosity of the congregation. Our pastor, Father Jim Booker, blessed the food, praying that all who received these donations would get a sense of the love in which they had been given.

Caritas in Moraira do fabulous work helping families who are struggling to make ends meet in these challenging times. John explained that there are currently 70 families – so nearly 300 mouths – that they are feeding via fortnightly food parcels.

Caritas have collecting boxes in the 2 large Pepe La Sal stores – the one on the Moraira to Calpe Road and the one on the Moraira to Teulada Road. Please think about donating a few items if you are shopping there. The families in need in our area would really benefit from this.

La Fustera Church is part of the Costa Blanca Anglican Chapliancy. Communion services are held each Sunday using a service very familiar to any who have worshipped in the Church of England in the UK. You will receive a warm welcome at any of our services. For details of how to find us and also the details of other churches and services in this area, please visit the website www.costablanca-anglicanchaplaincy.org.

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MOFTAG

MEMBERS HAVE BEEN BUSY BEES GETTING READY FOR THEIR SUMMER FAIR The fair will be held on the morning of Saturday 12 June at Pub Delfin, Calle Delfin, Calpe. The raffle is drawn at 12.30.

Stalls will include: Home made pickles, chutney & marmalades, Hand crafted patchwork & quilting, Home made cakes, Good quality bric a brac, Bottle tombola, Handmade greeting cards etc.

Come along and support MOFTAG as all proceeds go to local charities.

Moftag – Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow.

The Charity shop of Calpe is now open every morning except Sundays and is looking for additional volunteers to help out.

If you would like to join this friendly team in the shop - in a Covid safe environment - then pop in on Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday and ask for Liz who can explain more. You don't need to have any retail experience, just enjoy meeting people and want do your bit for the local community.

The shop is halfway up Gabriel Miró on the right-hand side - inside the Galerías Mar Azul.

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Volunteers raise funds for telephone friendship service

Age in Spain's telephone friendship service, Friendline, matches older English-speaking people in Spain with trained volunteers so that they can have a regular weekly call about... anything.

Recently, the volunteers held a competition between themselves to raise funds to support the service. One of the activities was a Pet Photography Competition, with the winning pet owner receiving a portrait painted by A Coruña based artist (and Friendline volunteer) Marisa Hunter-Toms. The competition was won by Emma Rebbetts who lives in Xativa and who received a portrait of rescued French bulldog, Shelly.

Overall, the Friendline volunteers raised 1,279.41€ to support this important service.

What is Friendline?

Friendline is a free telephone friendship service to connect older people living in Spain with volunteers, through a weekly phone call with someone with similar interests.

In a world where new technology often leaves some of us behind or makes us feel left out, Friendline offers people the joy of a friendly conversation.

Director of Age in Spain, Helen Weir, said: “Friendship is the best first line of defence against so many of the problems older people can face. As we get older there is a real risk that our worlds get smaller and we have less chance to make friends. Friendline is a way to do something positive about that. It really doesn’t matter what the conversation is about, it might be sport, ballroom dancing or your garden. What Friendline offers is a human connection with all its benefits. Friendline can be a lifeline”.

If you are an older person living in Spain and you are interested in receiving Friendline calls, you can find out more at www.ageinspain.org/friendline, by calling Age in Spain on +34 93 220 9334 or by emailing friendline@ageinspain.org.

You can also refer a family member or friend living in Spain to Friendline if you think they would appreciate a regular call. Friendline is a free service.

QUICK

CROSSWORD By the PA puzzles team

DIGRAPH A Breeding twice a year B Bilingual C 2 letters expressing one sound ANSWER: C

BY PA PUZZLES TEAM

classified pages for answers COUTIL A Tightly-woven twill cloth B Kindly C Union of two atoms

CLAUSTRAL A Disabled B Secluded C Composed of fragments

ANSWER: A

The word may sound familiar, but do you know what it means?

Down 1. Sharing risks (2,3,4,4) 2. Angry (5) 3. Crew (4) 4. Cattle pen (6) 5. Put back (8) 6. Irregularity (7) 7. Prone to steal (5-8) 12. Decoration (8) 13. Exact (7) 15. Pair (6) 18. Exult (5) 19. Golf club (4)

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Across 1. Sugar coating (5) 4. Shorten (7) 8. Coach (7) 9. Tine (5) 10. A sword (4) 11. Waterfall (8) 13. Saucy (4) 14. Depend (4) 16. Lift (8) 17. In excited eagerness (4) 20. Evergreen tree (5) 21. Sitting room (7) 22. Support (7) See 23. Famous (5)

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Personal

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

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Misc Sales

Services HARRIS FURNISHINGS - British furniture store offering a fabulous range of quality furniture including sofas, chairs, corner sofas, sofa beds, recliners, rise-recliners, beds, coffee tables etc. Famous brand names including Parker Knoll.

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

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.

TOSHIIBA DEHUMIDIFIER, Good working order, 75€ Parcent area. Tel 966 405 092 / 638 176 866.

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'.

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

General house cleaning, change overs, deep cleans and builders cleans. New Fogging Disinfection Service now available. Covering Denia, Javea and surrounding villages. (English and Spanish spoken) Call now 633 624 232 www.jennyscleaningservices.com 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 C O M P L E T E B AT H R O O M REFORMS Whole project managed by in-house team. 24 years experience. Also specialist in shower and bath screens. Many satisfied customers. Call SHOWERMAN. 96 579 2285 / 639 292 081 or email info@showermanspain.com

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 email: 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 years experience. All areas Gandia to Benidorm and Inland. www.sovereignconstruction.com 662 097 598 or sovereignconstruction@gmail.com GLAZING & AWNING SPECIALISTS All kinds of glazing systems, roofing solutions and awnings, windows, arched windows, conservatories, doors and interior glass doors.

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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 MAN AND VAN for hire, cheap & reliable. Jalon valley & surrounding areas. 96 648 0757 (9.30-1.30) or 636 100 873.

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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.

SKIPS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE Small, Medium, Large skips for Building, Gardening, Mixed loads.

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

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.

Property Services ALGORFA, 2 BED ATICO Algorfa 69,000€, 2 bed atico. Garage with storeroom, lift, pool, roof terrace.

Furnished, no chain. Close to amenities and golf. Mobile 675 416 420.

TOWNHOUSE, LA MARINA Spacious Townhouse. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/living/dining room in La Marina. Close to amenities. €70,000. Tel. 966 796 236.

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

Call Joanne for more information on 693 494 951.

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Fe�a�e F���� Maga���e J��e 2021 Pets

Phantom loves humans and loves playing. He is healthy, loving and microchipped.

For more info please email: stichtingtanamera@gmail. com or find us on Facebook (Tanamera Rescue)

We have many cats and kittens available for adoption. Shelter open every Sunday 10am 12pm or call Luisa 648 100 629.

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

Lucky, is about 6 years old. He is a healthy, friendly, caring boy fully vaccinated and sterilised.

For more info please call PEPA 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com.

This sweet staffie mix is Tom. He is a very attentive and well behaved boy, but does not get on well with other dogs. If you would like to visit our shelter or help with walking the dogs please call 966 463 976 or visit www.apasa.eu.

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Iris is a little timid when you meet her but is very affectionate and loves a cuddle. She is a sweet little girl who gets on well with other dogs and (preferably older) children. Iris walks well on the leash and she is clean in her kennel. If you would like more information on any of our animals please call Akira on 657 689 567 or email akirashelter@aol.com.

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

Everyone Welcome.

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

Danna is a beautiful Mastin mix.

She was taken to Benidorm Animal shelter after her owner sadly died. She is a wonderful and loving dog and desperately needs a second chance. For more information please call 685 524 049 or visit La Protectora de Animales y Plantas Benidorm.

Coco at 8 years old, is a clever boy and needs to know who is in charge.

Intelligent, obedient, sociable and confident - he loves his toys, a teddy, a rope, but above all else a tennis ball. He could share his home with other dogs but he is the alpha male, we cannot escape that. His leishmaniasis is controlled with daily medication, just a few euros a month. Please contact apropego@gmail.com or call 654 616 043.

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