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Specsavers Ópticas and the Lions Club renew their agreement The nine Specsavers Ópticas stores in Spain have renewed their commitment to support the Lions Clubs in their region. All stores are collecting used glasses and have made agreements with their local Lions groups to distribute those glasses to people who need them in developing countries. Specsavers Ópticas and the Lions Club share the same goal – to end avoidable blindness and improve people’s vision, by ensuring everyone has access to glasses. On the Costa Blanca, Specsavers Ópticas stores in Jávea and Calpe are working with the Calpe and Benissa Lions, to collect unwanted glasses and put them to good use. Specsavers Ópticas customers donate their old glasses at the store and these are picked up by Lions Club volunteers, then sent to the Melvin Jones glasses recycling centre near Alicante. At the centre, they clean, repair and sort the glasses into the different prescriptions and then send the glasses to where they can be used again. They send around 100,000 pairs of glasses to over 30 countries each year, predominantly in Latin America, Africa and Asia. “We take it for granted that we can correct our vision with a pair of glasses if our sight is bad,” explained Louise Stone Director of Specsavers Ópticas Jávea and Calpe, “but in many parts of the world people don’t have that luxury and poor eye sight can make life very difficult for vulnerable people. Having a pair of glasses can really change someone’s life, by allowing them to return to work, or to continue their studies. This is why we are delighted to renew our agreement with the Lions Club to donate unwanted glasses and put them to good use”. Carole Saunders from Calpe and Benissa Lions picked up ten boxes of glasses from Specsavers Ópticas in Jávea and Calpe. During this collection, the Directors and the charity pledged to work together to ensure more people in developing countries have access to the glasses they so desperately need. Carole Saunders from Calpe and Benissa Lions commented, “Collaborations like these are so important to improve the life of millions of people, who are unable to lead a full life, as they can’t afford a pair of glasses. We aim to collect as many glasses as possible and work alongside charities and groups who make sure the glasses reach those who really need them”. You can drop your unwanted glasses off at Specsavers Ópticas stores in Calpe and Jávea. Find your nearest store by visiting www.specsavers.es.
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I don't know how it is in your house but in ours painting comes under housework, and as such is my job. I have tried to explain to him that as he does a lot of the cleaning, washing up and cooking then surely he does housework and therefore can do painting. Apparently not! And when he does 'help' under duress he makes such a mess it would have been easier if I had just done it myself in the first place. I am not very adventurous when it comes to colour on the walls and therefore most of our walls are white, having said that it is not a bad thing as little people's sticky finger marks are easily painted out without too much bother. BUT darling daughter has had one of her bedroom walls wallpapered and I now have wallpaper envy. It looks fabulous, and as we are planning repainting the lounge I am wondering how hard it can be! As neither of us are very patient with that kind of job I feel white paint may be the end result! By the time of our next magazine Brexit should have taken place and at least then we should know where we stand as UK nationals living here in Spain. There are a few more events in our region this month to keep you informed - more information can be found on the opposite page. esley
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Congratulations to Mrs T. Berkman from Els Poblets who won the 50€ competition last month, by spotting the logo on page 35. For your chance to win 50€ this month, see inside for details of how to enter. Pick up your next issue on 2 April.
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Opportunities to ask questions about Brexit Continuing the series of events for UK nationals on Living in Spain and Brexit, British Consul Sarah-Jane Morris and her team will be updating residents with the latest information on Brexit and what this means for UK nationals living in Spain at a series of events in Valencia and Murcia. Over 2,000 people have attended events in the region so far, having their questions answered on topics including residency, healthcare and tax. A range of experts, charities and neighbourhood support groups are represented at each event, forming a kind of “surgery” to make sure everyone gets the chance to ask their question to the right person. BREXPATS IN SPAIN will also be providing an update on the current position regarding their work to defend the rights of British citizens in Spain at each event. Bremain in Spain and Brexpats Hear our Voice will also attend the Valencia event. Event details: La Manga: Wednesday 6 March (11am) at the La Manga Golf Club, Urbanization La Manga Club, 30389 Cartagena, Murcia Calasparra: Wednesday 6 March (5pm) at the Restaurante Don Gomez, Carretera Calasparra km 12, Calasparra, Murcia Lliber: Wednesday 13 March (12pm) at the Centro la Pau, Lliber There is no need to register beforehand. You do not have to be resident in any of the above locations to attend the events, but if you have specific questions about the padrón it might be helpful to attend an event where you live if possible. British Consul Sarah-Jane Morris said: "Everyone who wants to speak to one of us individually will have the opportunity to do so. If you haven’t yet been to one of the events and are unclear about your situation regarding residency in Spain or how your situation in Spain might change after Brexit, please do come along to one of the remaining dates.” These events are part of an ongoing programme of outreach and events being held across the country, details of which will be available on our Brits in Spain social media channels and in English language media. Advice for UK citizens living in Spain can be found here: gov.uk/living-in-spain. We recommend following our Brits in Spain Facebook page, and to sign up for alerts from the gov.uk page to ensure you are getting accurate information.
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Hoping for the Best, Planning for the Worst Beware Brexit is coming! Less than 30 days to go to the planned deadline on Brexit, much could happen in the remaining time!
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by Steve Iball, Area Manager deVere Spain
Important advice on your finances. 1 Investments: Many Internationals have their investments in popular Spanish complaint bonds, these are good for tax efficiency, IHT and growth. Post Brexit I have been advised that some of the assets in these bonds could become toxic and need to be sold - they will be funds. Selling in a downward market can lose you money, so it’s important to seek advice on which funds the bond holders are concerned about and if it affects your investments. Action: I offer a no cost review to update you on your options, always worth a conversation. 2 Pensions: Living in Spain holding personal or company pensions in the UK and not drawing down the lump sum or income could become subject to a 25% tax from HRMC post BREXIT deal or no deal! This tax applies today to transfers from the UK to residents living outside the EC and, call me old-fashioned, but it is the easiest tax to apply to Expats once the UK has left the EC. Time is tight on transfers to avoid this tax if applied, as Trustee’s in the UK are diligent on the paperwork. Action: Speak to me, again at no cost and see if this could affect your frozen pensions from the UK, avoidance of 25% can be a lot of money, after all you paid too much tax already! deVere Group is expanding and recruiting in this location, see the advert below. deVere Group has 80,000 clients, 10 Billon Sterling under management and operated in 107 countries last year, has 4 large offices in Spain and specialist advice areas beyond investments and pensions in: UK Tax, UK Property purchase and Company employee advice (we work with Boots, Morrisons, BBC and many more) so are not short on experts! We win a lot of awards as well! I am very happy to take either a telephone call or an email to stop you being concerned about your investments or pensions. For more information, contact me on 610 822 484 or email steve.iball@devere-spain.es.
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Six documents needed to sell your property in Spain We say in Spanish: “everything is moving”. And it’s true. By looking backwards we’ll see almost nothing is the same as in the past.
So you might be ready to sell your property in Spain because of a life change: illness, loss of a relative, or simply because you are not happy with your property, the neighbourhood or the area anymore. Therefore, we’ve created a list of six necessary documents you should keep in mind for when you sell your property. 1. NIE number certificate. This may seem too obvious, but it’s a very important document required to sell your property. You obtained your NIE to buy property. If you have lost your NIE document you must get a duplicate copy. 2. Utility bills. Your water and electricity accounts will need to be changed into the buyer’s name; otherwise, you will remain the person responsible for any accumulated services. So, it’s important that you present them so that your solicitor can organise the changes with the buyer’s representative. 3. Community fees. If your property is part of a community of property owners you will need a certificate from the administrator which states that there are no outstanding debts on your property. 4. Energy certificate. This certificate is mandatory. It shows the property’s category in terms of energy efficiency. This certificate must be obtained before the property is officially advertised for sale. 5. Habitation certificate. It’s a document which confirms the fulfilment of minimum requirements established by the local town hall declaring that the property is habitable. This document is required to change the utility bills into the buyer’s name. 6. Certificate of fiscal residence. If you are still registered for income tax abroad but spend more than 183 days in Spain, this certificate will avoid the retention of the 3% which will be applied over the sale price. A certificate of fiscal residence can be obtained from the Spanish tax authorities. It may look like a lot of documentation, but at Sun Lawyers we can help you reduce the stress of the legal process involved in the sale of your property. Have you got any questions? Please give us a call on 96 647 1898 or send us an email at admin@sun-lawyers.com. We’ll be waiting to hear from you!
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The Teulada–Moraira Lions are once again proud to present the best tribute to the iconic Beatles here in Spain. "The Liverpool Band” will be performing in The Auditori, Teulada Moraira on Saturday 6 April starting at 7:30 p.m. on behalf of the TeuladaMoraira Lions.
It is fair to say that this is the biggest and most spectacular concert the TM Lions have ever staged and we are very much looking forward to a fantastic evening of “Beatlemania” in the most superb theatre setting in this area. The Liverpool Band are a group of young, local Spanish musicians, who are very talented and have performed their tribute to the fabulous “Beatles” for several years. They have performed in the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, England, on many occasions and pride themselves on their authentic stage act, instruments and harmonies. The band have recently introduced a keyboard player which enhances the show to yet another level, so join us for a special evening in tribute to the “fab four”. We are producing this show in conjunction with the kind assistance of the Teulada-Moraira Ayuntamiento and tickets will be available only through Instant Ticket. Tickets can be purchased in several ways: Go to Auditori Teulada-Moraira website: https://entradas.instanticket.es/auditori-teulada/public/janto/main. php?Nivel=Evento&idEvento=CLUBLEONES Call 902 444 300 or go direct to Instant Ticket: https://www.instanticket.es/description/?id=23460&site=389 Call at one of the following Box Offices: Espai La Senieta, Moraira 9:00 to 15:00 Monday to Friday. Ayuntamiento de Teulada 9:00 to 15:00 Monday to Friday. Auditori Teulada Moraira 11:00 to 13:00 and 19:00 to 20:00 Wednesday to Saturday. For information on all our events please call 96 649 9954 / 618 017 201 or email tmlions.concerts@gmail.com. Website: www.tmlions.com.
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Bespoke Funeral Insurance Death is always a difficult subject to discuss, but when living in Spain, it becomes far more important to think about the future and how to make this stressful time easier for your loved ones. With this in mind, at Jennifer Cunningham Insurance, we are delighted to introduce a Bespoke Funeral insurance package, at an astonishing starting premium from â‚Ź70 for the whole year. For the Spanish, funeral insurance is more or less a necessity and is taken from a very early age. Funerals are very expensive and will put an enormous amount of pressure on your loved ones. Before any funeral arrangements can be made, it is necessary to have a NIE number, your bank accounts may be frozen and the paperwork completed, which all makes it far more difficult for your family. Funerals plans can be made in one payment or a deposit and the remainder paid over 5 years, with interest added. This option is an excellent choice. However, it may not be the correct time financially to commit to this option. You may have an investment coming to you in the future but what if something happens before then, or your income may not be able to stretch this far? Liberty Seguros have introduced an amazing funeral insurance, a bespoke package that gives you the choices to tailor make the insurance to your needs and those of your family, at an affordable yearly premium. There is just no reason not to come and talk to my consultants now, for the best way for you to protect your loved ones. If you wish to ensure that your family has more financial protection on your death, Bespoke Life Insurance is a further option. This also can cover the cost of the funeral and provide the necessary funds to cover other outstanding costs. Another excellent option from Liberty Seguros is the Accident Plan, which protects you in so many ways. For more information contact one of my specialists on 965 579 372, email info@jennifercunningham.net or visit the website www.jennifercunningham.net.
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The rain in Spain …means damp problems! Whilst we are fortunate on the Costa Blanca to have an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, when it rains…it rains a lot! With our hot summers and heavy rainfalls these extremes in weather are the cause of many a crack in roof tiles and walls resulting in damp seeping into our homes. Unlike our homes in northern Europe, most Spanish homes do not have damp course fitted as standard and therefore, rising damp and condensation build up. Coupled with poorly fitted windows or low quality windows with hot air conditioning; this combination only adds to making homes feel more humid and breeds mould. Plus insufficient or no ventilation in the walls merely adds to the problem. This creates two problems – one, damage to a property through rising damp, two - comfort and health issues through the build-up of condensation. When you open up a room do you smell the mustiness of damp walls? Flaking plaster, bubbling paint work and spots of mould make rooms impossible to live in. These symptoms are the result of years of damp ingress and are the result of Rising Damp. At this point it would be wrong to treat these damaged areas "cosmetically" with only mortar and paint, and have to put up with a very unhealthy living climate with higher energy costs. This stage of damage requires thorough corrective action in order to prevent total dilapidation of these sections of the house. Secondly, condensation is a major cause of dampness in buildings and is nearly always associated with black mould. Health problems associated with black mould include allergic reactions, asthma episodes, irritations of the eye, nose and throat, sinus congestion, and other respiratory problems. The problem arises because of high relative humidity, a lack of natural ventilation and in most cases, cold external walls. Sometimes it's possible to reduce humidity by regulating activities like drying clothes outdoors. Ventilation can be provided via trickle vents which can often eliminate condensation issues. Walls can be insulated without disturbing the occupants with an exterior insulation. So, if you are in the process of buying and there is evidence of damp or you have discovered some damp in your home, there is no need to panic as once the cause is established; there are a number of solutions… Just give M3BT a call on 618 084 156 or visit www.m3bt.com.
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New Luxury Bed Store Opens In Altea One of the more recognisable shops on the Costa Blanca is Leo’s Superstore. Their first store opened in Altea nearly 25 years ago and more recently they opened their Calpe store. Over the years, Leo’s has become known for choice and value in home furnishings. With such a wide range of products, it’s possible to dress every room in your house without breaking the bank. Couple this with friendly service and professional advice and you can start to see why Leo’s has been so successful. Beds have always been part of Leo’s range. Recently, they recognised the need to offer an even larger range and to move into the quality end of the market. With this in mind, they have opened their first LUXURY BED STORE again in Altea. After careful research, they focussed on stocking top international brands plus well known British brands such as Dunlopillo, Silent Night and Serta. These offer great quality at reasonable prices. The new showroom showcases many of the beds, and of course bedding, pillows, duvets, sheet and covers, and towels. According to owner Leo Bainbridge “As well as an impressive range, we offer free delivery and assembly, the best prices on the coast, disposal of old beds, and we have products in stock for quick delivery, usually less than a week”. Their showroom can be found on the Estrada (the main N332 between Alfaz and Altea near the Repsol Garage) and is open 6 days a week. Their phone number is 96 636 1423. You can also find them on Facebook (bed store luxury beds) and at www.leosonline.com. It really is worth a trip if you’re looking for a great night’s sleep.
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How to love your skin after the menopause Results achieved with HIFU
Although life expectancy of women continues to rise, surprisingly the average age of the menopause has changed relatively little since prehistoric times. This means that women spend most of their adult lives living with skin problems associated with the perimenopause (from 40), the menopause itself and the post menopause.
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The fall in oestrogen levels and hormone imbalance that occurs after the menopause can lead to an array of undesirable visible effects on the skin:- Loss of skin elasticity which leads to sagging. - Loss of moisture and thickness which leads to fine lines and wrinkles. - Redness and broken blood vessels. - Facial hair on the chin and upper lip. - Uneven skin pigmentation. - Appearance of skin tags and warts. These effects drive most women to despair on looking in the mirror, but all these alien changes can be treated. A wide variety of different methods exist and usually a combination of these are required to achieve a youthful complexion once again. Whether it is CryoPen, ND Yag Laser, IPL medical photorejuvenation, micro hyaluronic acid injections, a medium peel or HIFU we will get to you to love your skin again, Since the skin’s worst enemy is the sun, the best time of year to treat it is now before the sun’s rays become harmful. Book a consultation at Zen Smile Spa medical aesthetic clinic on 96 579 3810 and www.spajavea.es to find out which treatments best suit your needs. All treatments shown in the photos have been carried out at Zen Smile Spa medical aesthetic clinic.
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Host families required for Inglaterra en Casa Inglaterra en Casa are a Spanish company based in Valencia celebrating their 10th year of having three very successful English academies in the city which are open all year round. In the summer they arrange for Spanish students from all over Spain, to come and stay for two weeks on the North Costa Blanca with native English speaking people. This year will be the 9th year they have arranged a host family programme in the area. In addition to the host family programme there are also two football camps around Spain arranged in association with Sunderland Football club and one residential English camp held in Beniarbeig. The company are looking for native English speaking people who live between Oliva and Benidorm to host Spanish students from 30th June and the also from the 14th July, both for 12 nights. The host families receive payment for hosting the Spanish students, and from this they must provide accommodation, all meals and snacks, except lunch during the week which is provided at the school. The students attend summer school in Benissa from 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and there are daily buses from several areas to and from the school. Several of the families have come back year after year, and really look forward to welcoming the students into their homes, all types of families are considered, retired people, families with or without children of their own. Everyone brings something different to the programme. Debra Miller is the British Family Coordinator, and is on call the whole time that the students are attending the programme. Debra has been with the company since the very beginning, and understands all the pros and cons of having students as she used to host them herself. All prospective families are visited by Debra, this is so that she can meet the families and get to know them a little before students are placed with them. The purpose of this programme is to help Spanish children practice their English language skills. If you do not speak Spanish this is fine, as they need to speak English while in your home. To find our more please contact Debra on 634 301 652 or email hostfamilies@inglaterraencasa.com.
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Revitalise your skin with Dermaroller Do you buy fancy expensive rejuvenating face creams which at best have very little true effect? Then welcome to DERMAROLLER-collagen induction therapy by microneedling. Now is the time of year for skin rejuvenation, when the weather is cooler and sun-damage is minimal. From the age of about 35 onwards (in some people before) the quality of our skin starts to diminish due to the effects of - sun - lifestyle - flagging hormones Dermaroller is with-out doubt very effective at countering this trend. Natural and safe, it is effective at stimulating your own skin’s power of rejuvenation thus increasing production of - new cells in general - stem cells - tiny blood vessels - collagen in what is effectively a global skin reconstruction / renewal process. Dermaroller is also used for acne scars, pigmentation, scars, aged skin, stretch marks, large pores and fatty skin. During the treatment the skin is rolled excessively with the microneedle roller, after applying a surface anaesthetic gel for 45mins. The fine Dermaroller needles are designed to give maximum stimulus at the optimum depth. Deeper skin peels are now somewhat contraindicated as they attempt to destroy the outer most protective layer of your skin. In contrast the Dermaroller stimulates a highly constructive influence from the deeper layer of skin which later shows on the skin surface. The first Dermaroller treatment can achieve a 40% skin improvement and subsequent treatments 20%. A maintenance session can be done yearly.
In addition, it can be complemented with mesotherapy for a greater effect – the mesotherapy will add essentials factors and hyaluronic acid which supplies the skin with rejuvenating nutrients. It goes without saying that sun protection, a healthy diet/ lifestyle, and safe natural hormone supplements where appropriate, all have their own positive effects on the skin. Be warned… Cheap copies of Dermaroller can be found but they can and may cause scaring due to poor /inadequate quality design and orientation of the needles. Dermaroller is a medical skin treatment and should be undertaken professionally with top quality Dermarollers. Visit http://www.original-dermaroller.de and read more about this superb skin treatment. Article supplied by Dr KAREN GARDNER, from Clinica Dental la Plaza, Jávea. If you have any questions regarding this article please call 96 646 1120 for an appointment or visit our website www.clinicadentallaplaza.com.
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Getting in Shape for Surgery In virtually all areas of life you show up prepared. You train for a 5K run. You run, swim, and cycle for months before a triathlon. You study for a maths or history test. Dr Poole in Jávea is a specialist Surgeon with a Master's Degree in Aesthetic Surgery who has performed countless procedures. This month he tells us why it is important to get prepared for surgery. The message is very simple. Patients need to get themselves ready and be in the best physical shape they can manage before undergoing any kind of operation. This will boost the chances of a good outcome of the procedure, and also achieve a quicker recovery period. There are 4 main areas that patients should concentrate on in the weeks leading up to a procedure: 1) Exercise. Some patients may need to lose a bit of weight, others don't. Getting well and fitter before any surgery can improve a surgical patient’s recovery time considerably. 2) Breathing. A 20 minute walk every day is highly recommended. Fresh air in the lungs does wonders and will help to relax the patient and relieve stress before their surgery. Strong lungs are always an advantage when having surgery. 3) Nutrition. Patients should eat nutritiously in the weeks leading up to their operation. Plenty of fruit and vegetables, and luckily we are in the perfect country to achieve this. 4) Avoid Toxins. Patients should really try to quit smoking before their surgery. Alcohol consumption should be limited, and any regular medication should be carefully moderated.
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Dr Poole doesn't usually have any problems convincing his patients to cooperate because they obviously want the best results. He continues, “The weeks after the operation are also vitally important, for example, the skin recovery period can be as much as 90 days, so it simply isn't the case that everything is over and done when the last stitch is taken out. The doctor will have done his job, but the outcome is also down to the patient”. So, as well as continuing to eat nutritiously and avoid toxins after the surgery, it is important to: 5) Never miss the follow-up appointments. They are undertaken for a reason, to check on progress, alter medication etc. The surgery results could be compromised if the patient fails to follow them through. 6) In case of doubt always ask. If something seems wrong, then ask. Much better to understand and to be prepared in advance in order to make the surgery and recovery a success. Dr Ignacio Poole is also a certified family doctor/GP. If there is anything about your health that concerns you, or 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, Jávea. Telephone 96 579 2418, Mon - Fri 10.30am to 1.30pm, email: clinicaarenal@gmail.com.
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Undercover top dog tips from Aspe If you've been into KRU in JĂĄvea lately or seen our new advert, you will have noticed a miniature addition to the team. I'm Aspe and I'm the Yorkie đ&#x;?ž !
I've been observing the KRU team at work and thought I'd let you know what I've found out. Top tip #1 in Beauty: The lovely Kina advises everyone to take off their make up before bed, and to cleanse the skin and moisturise, this helps to prevent wrinkles. It hydrates the skin and rejuvenates the skin cells, resulting in a glowing complexion. Top tip #2 in Beauty: Cleansing and removing mascara is just as important, this helps to avoid build-up and guard against mites, Demodex are eyelash mites that typically live in the follicles of the eyelashes, they can be passed from person to person, so my second top dog tip is; Do not share mascaras! Top tip #3 in Beauty: Kina also says you must exfoliate twice a week to remove dead skin, this again helps to rejuvenate the skin leaving a glossy glow! Over the other side of the salon I've been watching what the hairdressing girls, Jo, Lisa and Elisa have been up to‌ Top tip #4 in Hair: Did you know that two shampoos are better than one? The first takes out excess build-up of product and dirt, so don’t be disappointed if your shampoo doesn't lather first time, it’s just doing its job! The second shampoo should always lather, this is a sign to show that the first shampoo has worked!!! (I could do with a shampoo but don’t tell my mum!) Top tip #5 in Hair: Never use a brush to comb wet hair after washing; this can cause split hair and ends. Top tip #6 in Hair: Find your perfect hairdresser! Your perfect hairdresser will listen to your needs, then advise where necessary! Most hairdressing disasters occur when the client has not been properly listened to at the consultation. Sadly there are lots of hairdressers that do what they think rather than take the time to listen to the client’s needs! At KRU we listen. (Except me, I'm busy chewing toys.) To make an appointment with any of the team, call 96 646 3970 or see our advert on the horoscopes page – I’m in it! Love Aspe đ&#x;?ž
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Journalist and broadcaster Jack Troughton plays ‘Johnny Foreigner’ and casts an eye over Spain and focuses on stories that serve as a gentle reminder he remains an Englishman abroad. Heartbreakers with romantic front VALENTINE’S Day continues to be a huge business around the globe with cards, chocolates, soft toys, and bottles of fizz flying out of the shops – there’s even a seasonal jump in the cost of red roses – ‘cos we are all softies at heart...apart from the bad guys. With all those Cupid’s arrows flying around it is also worth taking note that those looking for love can also get stung; remember, just like the song goes, every rose has its thorn. Thanks to the power
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www.femalefocusonline.com of the internet and modern technology there’s been a sharp rise in ‘romance scams’. Action Fraud, the police crime reporting centre back in the UK, decided to release the latest statistics concerning ‘scams of the heart’ to coincide with Valentine’s Day; victims lost more than £50 million over 2018 and it is feared many more are out there with broken hearts and too embarrassed to admit they have been fleeced. Last year, there were a whopping 4,555 reports made to Action Fraud – including some from this part of the world – up 27% on 2017 and a police spokesman revealed the total was thought to be much higher as “many victims are thought to have suffered in secret”. And the average age of a victim is 50 and, sadly, 63% of losers are women; they also lose twice as much to the scam. The average loss per case is an eye-watering £11,145. Commander Karen Baxter, head of the City of London Police economic crime department said fraudsters trick victims into sending them money or gathered enough information to steal their identity. She warned people using dating websites in search of romance or friendship should be careful not to take everything at face value and get caught out by social media profiles; simply by trusting people too soon. “As cases of romance fraud increase each year, so too does the cost to victims, both emotionally and financially,” she said. “The emotional damage of falling victim to romance fraud can often be far more difficult to come to terms with.” In the words of Hill Street Blues: Be careful out there. Action Fraud said criminals trawl through profiles to piece together information about wealth and lifestyle to manipulate their targets. They cover their tracks by masking IP addresses and using unregistered phones; police advise people never to send money to someone they have not met and to be careful about posting information that could be used by scammers to manipulate or bribe.
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Happy birthday APASA JAVEA-BASED animal charity APASA staged a ‘bit of a do’ to mark a special anniversary on the Costa Blanca, with 20 candles on the cake and around 200 dogs currently in its care. Formed by expats and officially endorsed to manage the town hall’s obligation to run a pound for strays, it was named after San Antonio, patron saint of animals – the full name is a bit of a mouthful: the Asociación Protectora de Animales de San Antonio. And the statistics speak for themselves. Across its 20 years, APASA has welcomed around 11,000 dogs through its gates: 5,560 have been adopted and gone to new families; 3,961 have been reunited with their owners – because of a flood during the great storm of 2007, figures are approximate as records were destroyed (but dogs were saved). Congratulations to the charity on passing such an important milestone, no wonder tails are wagging amongst an international cast of dedicated volunteers.
Election fever hits Spain SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has named Sunday April 28 as the day for a snap general election after failing to get his budget through parliament in Madrid – the third national ballot in four years. The minority socialist government has clung to power for more than eight months with the help of a ‘confidence and supply’ agreement with smaller regional parties, often with competing interests, a bit like back in the UK, with Tory souls dependent on
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the backing of the Democratic Unionist Party. However, despite an early promise to hold elections after coming to power last June, Mr Sanchez has managed to stay at the helm of the good ship Spain. The failure to get the financial Bill through came amidst rebellion by Catalonia politicians accusing the government of refusing to discuss independence and growing number of demonstrations in the capital demanding a ballot. The announcement rules out a ‘super Sunday’ of voting; the merry month of May already sees local town hall elections, regional and European elections.
Crackerjack: classic kids’ TV is back! IT’S Friday, it’s five to five and it’s Crackerjack! The classic children’s television show returns after a 35-year gap promising to be ‘must see’ viewing for “today’s connected generation”. The madcap show is back on Fridays with duo Sam and Mark presenting – it originally ran from 1955 until 1984 and the chaos has been hosted by the likes of Eamonn Andrews, Leslie Crowther, Michael Aspel, Ed Stewart and Stu Francis; all ready to hand over the prized Crackerjack pencils. Hopefully, it will once again be essential viewing. Back in the day Crackerjack and Happy Days were the only things on the box worth skiving uni lectures for (sorry mum and dad) – now can we have the return of the anarchic Saturday morning hangover cure also known as Tizwas?
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our ARIES You are looking for more independence after having so many people depending on you for so long. That doesn't mean to say moving away from everyone, just more time for yourself. Your brain will be on overdrive towards the end of the month with ideas. Get ready for it. TAURUS Seeing others succeed gives you the courage you need to put forward an idea you have been thinking about for some time. This brings some amazing thoughts which could really take it to another level. GEMINI A project you had to put on hold can now be revisited, and with more enthusiasm than you originally had for it, you can finally see it through to the finish. CANCER A relationship is in jeopardy of breaking down. Do you really want it to? Think carefully as it is not going to be easy to fix it if you let it go. Even though you have so much on your plate, concentrate on this for a while. LEO Problems will arise as you start to put some changes into place, but it is how you deal with them that will make all the difference. You know the solutions, just make sure that you follow them through. VIRGO Everything seems to be snowballing out of control as you struggle to keep up with everyday issues. Ask for help before things really get messy and you will soon be on top of it again.
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oroscope LIBRA The month will start with more questions than answers, things breaking down and people letting you down. Don't despair, you can handle this, maybe not alone but together with a friend or partner you will see this through and come out stronger. SCORPIO Deadlines will be missed if you do not get your head down and concentrate on the matter in hand. If you are finding it hard then take some time to yourself to relax and go back to it with a renewed outlook, it might bring a better conclusion. SAGITTARIUS How much stuff do you really need? You are starting to get overwhelmed by the amount of choices you have to make. Get rid of some of the clutter, donating it will leave you feeling less wasteful and having less really will take a lot of pressure off your everyday life. CAPRICORN Some problems can not be solved. Sometimes you have to learn to just walk away and concentrate on things you can change for the better. AQUARIUS Money issues might not be as bad as you first think if you deal with the problem now. If you think you need to, get advice and then move forward with a plan. PISCES If you want something bad enough then you are going to have to take the first step otherwise you will be left frustrated. No one can read your mind so don't blame them if you don't tell them.
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Aloo Gobi – Potato and Cauliflower Curry After falling out of favour the humble cauliflower has once again become fashionable with supermarkets and restaurants now offering cauli-rice, cauliflower steaks and cauliflower pizza crust. According to Mark Twain he’s quoted as saying ‘Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education’. This always makes me chuckle as cauliflower curry is one of the most common and basic dishes in the Punjabi repertoire. Potatoes form the backbone of this humble dish. It’s best to add the potatoes and briefly cook them before adding the cauliflower. Most people tend to discard the stem and leaves and just use the florets – try to use as much of the cauliflower, as the stem and outer leaves chopped finely add another dimension to the dish. Ingredients 3 tablespoons oil 1 cauliflower, cut into florets 2 medium potatoes, bite size chunks 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 1 inch ginger, chopped ½ canned chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon black pepper teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garam masala 2 chopped chillies (optional) Chopped fresh coriander to garnish
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Recipe - In a large saucepan heat the oil to a medium heat; once hot, add the cumin seeds, cook until they start to crack and turn a golden colour. Add the onion and garlic cook for about five minutes or until golden brown. - Add the fresh ginger, along with the tinned tomatoes. Mix and cook for a couple of minutes. - Next stir in the spices, turmeric, salt, garam masala, black pepper and fresh chillies. Cook for 1 minute. - Add the potatoes mix well. Stirring occasionally; cover and cook for about 10 minutes. - Add the cauliflower mix well. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. If the vegetables begin to stick to the bottom of the pan – add a splash or two of cold water. - Once cooked check seasoning. Garnish with coriander and serve with naan or chapatti and plain yoghurt. Did you know Curry On Cooking run cookery courses; one to one and in small groups? We have teamed up with the Akinon Spa and Resort in Spain to run two courses and are now taking bookings for both. A brilliant chance to take a break, chill, relax and master Indian cooking. For more information about the retreats see https://www.facebook.com/events/1200424870110303/ https://www.facebook.com/events/598559427223735/ or email keepcalm@curryoncooking.com. Curry on Cooking kits can be purchased online and include:
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What to do in the event of a Fire It has been 5 months since our last "What to do in the event of..." article, which many readers have told us they find very informative. Previously we have covered differing medical emergencies. This time we look at what should be done in the event of a fire. Prior Preparation is absolutely essential. Make sure that fire alarms are fitted, and working. All too often they have had the batteries removed to stop the 'bleep bleep' noise when they need renewing. Make sure everyone in the household knows what escape route they should use. And make sure that all doors that could be locked have keys close by, and that the members of the household know exactly where the keys are located. If there’s a fire, you need to act quickly. • Alert everyone – make sure everyone in the house knows about the fire – shout and get everyone together. Get everyone out – use the escape route that you have planned and that everyone is familiar with. • Don’t delay to save valuables or look for pets. Time is of the essence, and your family come first. As it happens cats and dogs are extremely adept at saving themselves from fire, much better than humans in fact. • Don’t investigate the fire. Leave the fire fighting to the trained professionals – it is their job and they have the proper training. • Crawl on the floor if there is smoke – the air is cleaner near the floor. • On the floor, put your nose as low as possible – remember, smoke is toxic and can kill. • As you go out, only open the doors you need to, and close any open doors you can, to slow the spread of the fire. • Feel doors with the back of your hand before you open them, if they are warm, do not open them – the fire is on the other side. • If you are escaping with others, stay together if you can.
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If your mind goes blank, the main thing to remember is 'Down and Roll'. • Do not run around – you will fan the flames and make them burn faster. • Lying down makes it harder for the fire to spread and reduces the effect of flames on your face and head – as flames burn upwards. • Smother the flames – cover the flames with heavy material, like a coat or blanket; this blocks the fire’s supply of oxygen. • Roll around – rolling smothers the flames.
As soon as you are outside and safe.
• Call 112. • When you speak to the operator give your whole address, including the town. Tell them what is on fire, e.g. "a two storey house". • Explain if anyone is trapped and what room they are in - give as much information as you can so that they can help you. • Do not go back in - if you go back into the building, you will slow down the fire fighters’ efforts to rescue anyone else missing – and put your own life in danger. • Find somewhere safe to wait near the building until the emergency services arrive. This information is brought to you by the Asociación Amigos Europeos de Javea (AAEdJ), which is a private ambulance service. Annual Membership costs just €50 each year per family. The fee entitles members to be taken to a public or a private hospital in case of an emergency for free. Emergencies away from the house are included, and all the ambulances are staffed by two qualified paramedics. Our ambulances are fully equipped with life-saving equipment. Effectively they are mobile intensive care units, capable of saving lives or reducing the severity of an injury. To join, speak with Laure Bolufer, the AAEdJ Registration Manager on 96 579 6099 (Laure works from 10am to 1pm every weekday). The AAEdJ covers almost all of Costa Blanca North and inland, and of course Laure will be able to confirm if your area is covered. 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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JALON VALLEY ARC CV-01-054107-A News & Events
Volunteers Needed Urgently. Due to some volunteers returning to the UK and also to cover for holidays and sickness absences, ARC needs more volunteers to help in the charity shop and also at fund raising events. If you can spare a little time to help please contact sally on 625 985 689 or email: jalonvalleyarc14@yahoo.co.uk.
Fashion show by The London Boutique. Friday 8th March at 2pm at Pensionistas Social Centre, Jalón. Tickets available from London Boutique and The Arc Charity Shop, Jalón. €3 to include cava. Afternoon Tea will also be available. Tickets not essential – you can pay on the door. Raffle & Stalls selling pretty things. ALL PROCEEDS TO JALON VALLEY ARC TO CARE FOR THE RESCUED ANIMALS. Further information from Carol Lockhart - carol@eternalhealth.es or 616 103 167.
AKIRA monthly auction
AKIRA presents monthly auctions at El Martillo, Carretera Teulada Moraira 56, Moraira, under the Pepe La Sal Supermarket. Next auction Saturday 30th March at 1pm. To register items for sale contact Bob Gingell on 96 649 2567 or 634 333 402 or email bob.gingell@btinternet.com. Make yourself some money by putting your unwanted goods into the auction. Come along and grab a bargain.
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Rastro & Other Stalls. Pinosol Park, Jávea. First Saturday of every month 10am - 2pm. Dogs allowed on a lead. For more info / to reserve a stall call 96 574 1668 - Sue or 639 603 880 - Mandy.
A Night at the Musicals 11 April 7pm at Toscamar Dance Cafe, Jávea to raise money for Catland Jávea - a refuge for stray cats in Jávea. After 3 sell out concerts this is your chance to see the amazing performance by 3 highly talented acts - Shondell Mims, Sean Stephens and Nicole Bolley. 20€ donation per ticket. There will be a disco hosted by DJ Darell and a selection of tapas for each table. The raffle has great prizes to be won. Reserve your ticket now by calling or WhatsApp 663 017 029 or via Facebook 'Association Catland Javea'.
LUZ, young small podenca rescued from the killing station. Shy but affectionate. We are currently nursing her back to health, but people interested in adopting or fostering a podenco are welcome to ask for information. Please find us on Facebook: Tanamera Rescue. Tacha is a pretty girl who is just over one and half years old. She is playful and bright, a little shy at first but after she gets to know you she is a little darling. Sterilised and negative to Feline AIDS and Leukemia. For more information please visit www.aprop-pego.org. Imarco is one of many new lovely kittens. Shelter open every Sunday 10am - 12pm or call Luisa 648 100 629. Aldea Felina Denia Cat Protection League. For information on other animals please visit www.aldeafelina.es. Visit our 2nd hand charity shop on Ave de Jaime I 23, 03779 Els Poblets. 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.
MOOEY - is a 2 year old neutered male. He is very playful and loves attention and a head rub. He has a sweet nature, is gentle and will make a lovely pet. No adoption fee but a donation is much appreciated. Also, many other dogs & cats needing homes. Food and donations urgently needed and can be left at ARC’s charity shop on Carrer Valencia 1, Jalon between 10 am & 1pm Mon to Sat. 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. SCOOBY – a German short-haired Pointer A lovely, happy boy, he is excellent with all other dogs and people. Scooby is capable of learning a great deal of commands and is very active for his age which is around 9 years old. To meet this special chap 'phone Akira on 657 689 567. NELLY, crossbreed, DOB 07.11 48cm. Nelly needs time to trust people she doesn't know. A new owner would have to give her some time and will need patience. She is a sweet, playful and friendly female. For more info call 618 754 635. www.apasa.eu. Meet beautiful Chica, still looking for her forever home. She is 3 years old and weighs 22kgs. She is a happy girl, loves people and children and has no issues. Ideal family pet. Tel: 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com.
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TALKS & DEMOS - OUTSIDE GARDEN AREA
Friday 5th April 11.30 COOKING – The Bouncing Chef! Gareth Stubbs – D’Toxd ‘The Retreat’
The SuperCASAfragalistic Homes Gardens & Lifestyle Show is COMING SOON! THE COUNTDOWN has started! We are getting ready to entertain you at the HOMES GARDENS & LIFESTYLE SHOW on Friday 5 & Saturday 6 April at the Villa Gadea Hotel in Altea. The spectacular two day event bursting with information, inspiration, talks, cooking demonstrations, feature attractions, plus all things A – Z for your ‘casas and jardines’, not to mention your lifestyle and leisure time here on the Costa Blanca. It’s time to step into Spring! And celebrate with us on our 10th Edition of this super entertaining event! With FREE ENTRY and plenty of FREE parking, join us and meet over 80 exhibitors displaying products, services, and providing advice and expertise that we all need for everyday living here on the Costa’s! Enjoy the interactive feature attractions, meet our Show caricaturist sponsored by Avalon for your FREE fun caricature, drinks and nibbles, browse the New Art Gallery, vote for your favourite pet pic in our Pawsome Pet Idol 2019 competition, and who will win our Baskets in Bloom flower and gardening competition? There is still time to enter all these interactive competitions, email gina@gmpromotions.es for entry forms. Follow our Tapa Trail for tasty treats as you browse the Show salons and outdoor garden area, housing the daily talks and demos. Participate in the Show’s Super Hampers Raffle with some amazing prizes to be won and share some anniversary cake with us and as always there is lots, lots more! Including 250€ in CASH to be won courtesy of the FEMALE FOCUS PUBLICATIONS and a Luxury Spa Weekend Getaway courtesy of AKINON Resort. Our recipe is to take the stunning venue, the Villa Gadea Hotel, Altea (N332 & Exit 64 AP7) add inspiration and information, mix in the fantastic variety of over 80 stands and exhibitors, blend in the fun attractions, then turn up the heat for entertaining talks, presentations and mouth-watering cooking demos by our talented Show Chefs……..And VOILA you have THE HOMES GARDENS & LIFESTYLE SHOW all served up ready for you to see, touch, try, taste and buy! Look forward to seeing YOU at the Show! See next month’s publications as we reveal our cast for 2019 – Our exhibitors. Details on www.gmpromotions.es Facebook: @HomesGardensandLifestyleShow Telephone: 695 399 841 Email: gina@gmpromotions.es.
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Exemplary Service leads to More Business at SHOWERMAN When Richard and Connie, who have lived at La Cala in Javea for 9 years, decided that they wanted to renew their downstairs bathroom, they wisely sought out a couple of quotes. The bathroom was looking tired and old, being original from when the house was built in the late 90s. It had a small 3/4 size bathtub and everything looked a bit granny-ish. Richard and Connie were looking to update the design with a walk in shower, and a much more modern and brighter aspect. They knew about SHOWERMAN from an experience that Richard had about 5 years previously. Back then, needing to find a replacement seal for an old shower door, Richard went to SHOWERMAN to see if he could buy a replacement. But unfortunately that shower door design had been discontinued many years before. So Richard could have been facing the unwanted expense of having to purchase an entirely new shower door. But suddenly Alex from SHOWERMAN had an idea, she went into their storeroom, hunted around and found a seal with a vaguely similar profile from an ex-display door. She gave it to Richard to try at home, to see if it would work on his door. It did! Richard returned back to SHOWERMAN to pay for the seal, but she refused to take any money, simply saying "I've done you a favour, hopefully some time in the future if ever you need a new shower, hopefully you will ask me to quote". So Richard, true to his word, asked SHOWERMAN to come along and quote, along with 2 other firms. At the same time, by coincidence, one of their neighbours across the road had just had SHOWERMAN fit a bathroom, and they were extremely pleased, and couldn't recommend SHOWERMAN highly enough. So when Alex visited, measured, suggested a design, and quoted, when her price quotation came in the lowest of the 3 quotes, it immediately made sense that Richard and Connie would choose SHOWERMAN. Because of Alex's exemplary service all those years before, because of their neighbour's recent recommendation, and because of her good price, it was an "Absolute No Brainer!" says Richard. He continues "The whole process was really smooth, and Alex was excellent at co-ordinating all the tradesmen to get things done at the right time". And now that the new bathroom is finished, Richard and Connie are extremely pleased with the result, so much so that they are already in discussions with SHOWERMAN about remodelling their upstairs bathroom as well. And they also give a "Highly Recommended" seal of approval to SHOWERMAN. Find SHOWERMAN at Calle Historiador Escolano 14, Jรกvea Old Town. Open Monday - Fri day 10am to 1pm. Tel 96 579 2285. www.showermanspain.com. Female Focus March 2019
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BOILER MAINTENANCE: 3 Reasons and 1 Simple Tip By Boilers‘R’Us It’s vital to have an efficient and reliable boiler. Hot water on demand plus a warm home are basic comforts in life which we appreciate even more when they are not working. There are 3 main reasons to have expert regular maintenance… 1 – Spot Potential Problems Just like with your car, trained engineers can spot problems before the boiler breaks down, often saving you expensive repair costs further down the line. 2 – Improve Boiler Efficiency Another reason to have your boiler maintained is to ensure it’s working at its optimum efficiency. Lack of efficiency means you’ll be paying more for your household energy. Trained engineers will inspect all your boiler’s components and figure out if anything needs changing. In the long run, the cost of replacing components will be more cost effective than paying more for your gas and electricity! 3 – Ensure Safety Badly installed or maintained boilers not only cost you money, they can in extreme cases cost you your life. Carbon monoxide is often known as the silent killer and a badly maintained boiler can leech carbon monoxide. You can’t smell it, you can’t see it, but it is poisonous and can be fatal. If for no other reason, we at Boilers‘R’Us can’t stress highly enough the need for regular boiler maintenance. Boilers‘R’Us is part of established and respected K&M Electrodomesticos. Based in Calpe with a team of highly experienced engineers, you can be assured that your boiler is in good hands and will remain in tip top condition for years to come. If you have a boiler that hasn’t been serviced, then call Boilers‘R’Us on 96 587 4838 or visit boilersrus.es. TOP TIP for YOUR BOILER Now for our top tip. Do you find that your hot water isn’t quite as hot as it used to be? The main reason is that the water flow – or demand – is not as good as it should be. The main cause is clogged up tap filters. Simply unscrew the tap head and either clean or replace the filter. You’ll soon be enjoying hot water all over again! If in doubt, then call us and we’ll come and take a look. Female Focus March 2019
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Garden Design I may be going over slightly old ground here, but I feel that a lot of people worry a lot about the potential cost of using a garden designer and landscape company. The main point is that Article supplied by Lee Charlesworth it will probably be a lot less than you expect to create a design and as with any business deal, if you feel costs are too high or the situation doesn’t suit you, then you can decline the work being done before you go too far, just the same as any other business situation.
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Because Charlesworth Gardens are also a landscape company (not just a design company) it means when I design a garden (or any type of landscape project) I am always designing with the mind of how to build. Something too many other companies and building companies sadly do not do. This allows for our projects to flow a lot better and work more smoothly. This also means that for customers who just want a design done, either for themselves to build a garden or employ their own trusted builder, I am always here to help point them in the right direction or project manage the job for them.
Garden Talk. I haven't had a lot of time to talk about the weather this year. At the moment the weather seems to be warming and I don't want to say that summer is definitely on its way but, it does seem to be trending that temperatures will be on the increase and you can start to think about pruning and prepping your garden for the growing season ahead. The weather here in the northern Costa Blanca hasn’t been too harsh at all this winter period, but consequently this means your plants will charge head on into the year, so prune them back and watch them go. Enjoy your garden more this year.
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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Transform your bedroom into a beautiful retreat with curtains and soft furnishings in colours that feed your soul. We often concentrate our design attention to the rooms where we live our active lives and entertain friends and family, neglecting the more private areas of our homes. However, our bedrooms are very special rooms, our own personal spaces and a sanctuary where we can retreat from the world, relax and unwind, restoring our body with rest and sleep. Bedrooms are where we start and end the day, and as such, creating the right ambience is vital to our well being; the colours that we wake up to affect us throughout the day, and the atmosphere that we relax in affects the quality of our sleep. The fundamental elements of your bedrooms´ decor may well already be in place; your bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, and wardrobe space, but you can completely change the look and feel of the room by changing or adding curtains and soft furnishings to introduce colour, texture and style. Colour Therapy for the Bedroom The first step is to decide what ambience you want to create, and choose the colours that create that look and feel. Burgundy, scarlet and red are very energetic and physical colours, great for stimulation but not so good for a peaceful night’s sleep. Pink and plums are softer and more romantic versions of these colours and much more suited to a bedroom. Peach and apricot are emotionally supportive colours, providing love from their pink tone and energy from their yellow tone. However yellow by itself, although a cheerful colour, is mentally stimulating and should never be used in the bedroom of an insomniac. If yellow is your preferred colour, use it sparingly and ensure it is a pale tint or even cream. Blues make a bright bedroom serene, but if you are of a quiet disposition or prone to depression, it is better to use lilac, orchid, lavender or almond blossom tones which are both soothing and supportive. Mulberry, salmon or rose pink are stronger pink tones for those of you that are not so keen on pastels, and promote warmth and affection while still being restful. Blues and greens are soothing and refreshing in a bedroom, and create a relaxing and restful atmosphere, particularly appropriate for the bedroom of someone suffering from stress. Blue-green and turquoise are both peaceful and fresh and especially good for this hot climate and sun filled rooms. Feminine bedrooms Many women like to have a feminine feel to their bedrooms, and all white walls with crisp white bed linen is a classic clean and cool look. Offset with wood furniture and natural textures, an all-white bedroom has a simple and fresh atmosphere that can be further softened with plants to subdue the harsh whites and create a less clinical feel.
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If you find it difficult to wake up in the morning and lack energy, then light curtains are best for you, allowing natural light to flood the room making you feel brighter and more alert. However if you are a poor sleeper then heavier curtains will ensure light is blocked from the room during the night, but still allow enough light in to allow you to wake up naturally. If you would like to change the look and feel of your bedroom, we at Lotus Interiors are here to help guide you in the right direction, with inspiring ideas and practical advice on what would best suit you. Simply call to arrange your free no obligation in-house consultation and take the first step to creating your perfect retreat.
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Caprice: Caprice ladies’ choir are well into rehearsals for their next concert - 'In the Spotlight' - featuring songs from stage and screen, all sung in three-part harmony, with the usual little Caprice twist. Performances will be 2 May in Calpe, and 4 May in Black Apple, Jalón. For more information about this friendly choir, contact musical director Aileen on 696 514 613 or by email on aileen@capriceladieschoir.com. Careline Theatre: Prague Shakespeare Company offers powerful, moving theatre, 'An Iliad'. As its title hints, the show is grounded in Homer's classic epic poem, `The Iliad´, Homer's account of the events at Troy, humanity's fascination with an unending appetite for war, and, finally, storytelling itself. 'An Iliad' takes the epic and makes it modern. Dates, 8 & 9 March at 8pm. Tickets 15€. Box Office 605 181 726, carelineboxoffice@gmail.com. Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir: The Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir is taking part in an International Choir Festival at the Casa de Cultura in Alfaz de Pi on 10 May and due to popular demand will be performing another Concert at the Cave in Benidoleig on 14 and 15 June. Tickets for this concert are 12.50€ and can be booked now by email to cbmalevoicechoir@gmail.com, www.costablancamalevoicechoir.wikidot.com or call Mike Evans on 96 574 4577. Jávea Players: “I’ll make a duchess of this gutter-snipe,” says Prof Higgins. He does, but at heart she remains a cockney lass. My Fair Lady will be performed in Gata’s Unión Musical from 25 - 30 March at 7.30pm. 25th is Gala Night with cava and finger food after the show by La Cocina: tickets 20€. Tuesday-Saturday tickets 16€. Saturday matinee at 4pm. For more information and booking see www.javeaplayers.com. Oliva Drama and Cultural Association: ODCA's 2019 pantomime 'Robin Hood' was another successful production, 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. Female Focus March 2019
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Phoenix Dancers: The Phoenix Dancers are looking for male dancers of all ages for the possibility of a `Strictly Come Dancing´ style show. Anyone interested please get in touch with Phaedra on 607 290 896 or call in at Marcia’s Dance Centre in Calpe. The group rehearse on Saturdays in Calpe so you would need to be available at the time. They are looking forward to hearing from you. They are also rehearsing for their usual charity shows - so watch the press for details. Sounds Familiar: As we go to press Sounds Familiar are performing their 10th anniversary production called `Showstoppers´ in Ondara. Contact Philip on 96 558 1483 for more information about the next show or if you are interested in joining the group.
The Chaplaincy Singers: The Singers are working hard on their programme for 2019 and the diary is filling up fast! Their first appearance is at La Fustera church on 11 March. Afternoon tea followed by Songs of Praise. Entrance is free, everyone welcome. For more information please call 607 706 904. Valley Voices: Mark your diaries for Sunday 9 June when the popular 'Queen's Birthday Picnic Concert' returns to the lovely Lavender Gardens in the Jalón Valley. Ticket and table reservations now available. Information on their Facebook Page, by calling 96 645 0062, 699 603 088, or emailing valleyvoiceschoircb@gmail.com. Meanwhile, they are enjoying rehearsing their 2019 song list with new choir members and friends. Male voices particularly welcome in Alcalali on a Monday afternoons. Sponsored by Jacaranda. If you would like your group to be part of the Stage Diary please email editor@femalefocusonline.com. Deadline for copy is the 15th of the month prior to publication.
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Spread some Sunshine What a perfect recipe for a fund raising evening .... Tasty Food Options, Casa Campo Venue, Music Man - Mr Matt Mason and some kind and generous friends. Everyone joined in the fun and boogied late into the night, helping us to raise 870€. The Spread some Sunshine Project raises funds to ensure children in care in The Anula Wijerama Home for Girls and The Baransuriya Home for Boys on the SW Coast of Sri Lanka have food to eat and other basic essentials. Helen Davis who founded the project just over a year ago gave an insight into where the money has been spent over the past year and the forthcoming plans for 2019, she said, 'Thanks to the donated items we receive, we raise funds from selling items on for commission or at rastros, along with some fun events, I am really proud to say we were able to send almost 20,000€ to the homes'. Just a few of the things the project achieved in 2018 are: Delivery of food each month. Refurbishing the boys bedrooms, including new wardrobes and mosquito nets. Replacing kitchen equipment. Introducing carpentry lessons, art and craft classes. Providing new clothes and shoes. Rebuilding of the Buddhist Shrine. Creating a Christmas to remember. In 2019 we are working to introduce regular health checks in both homes – eyes, ears and teeth. The children’s day is quite simply just going to school, so we are hoping to introduce some outside activities, such as volleyball, weights, circuit training. We shall be supporting the very special Pamoda family - 4 children, 1 with severe kidney problems and 3 with severe disabilities – we will help cover transport costs to hospital, medication, bandages, incontinent pads and equipment. We want to organise and cover costs for local trips to the river and park. Our money goes such a long way in Sri Lanka, we can achieve so much. Please join our FB page Spread some Sunshine SL to follow progress, if you have any items to donate or ideas to raise funds please contact me, Helen on aba.helendavis@gmail.com.
Franciscan Shelter for Men The Franciscan Shelter for Men at Palma de Gandia provides a home and nursing care for around 65 homeless men, many of whom suffer from mental or physical illness. Some are terminally ill. These men would otherwise be on the streets and unlikely to survive without this special care. Admission is solely on the basis of need. All nationalities and all religions (or none) are accepted. The hospice is funded entirely by charitable donations, not a cent is received in state aid. Three Franciscan Brothers, (Hermano Guillermo, Hermano Pepe and Hermano Martin) assisted by local volunteers, care for the residents around the clock. Every bathroom that is in the main building MUST now have a shower hand support and then around every corridor a handrail on at least one wall. This is going to be expensive. This is not a wish it is an obligation required by Sanidad. To get an idea of the cost each bathroom is going to be about 100€. So more funds are needed on top of their everyday needs. Find out how you can help with donations or volunteering by visiting the Facebook page 'Franciscan Shelter for Men at Palma de Gandia'. Female Focus March 2019
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De-clutter your home and help those in need The Charity Shop of Calpe had another outstanding year in 2018, donating over €21,000 to associations in the town, including over €5,000 to Caritas and the Food Bank, plus more than €2,000 to the Gargasindi school, Calpe children's home and Maite Boronat Centre. All of this was made possible by the loyal customers who buy from the shop and by those who donate items they no longer need. The onset of spring is a great time to start clearing out your wardrobes, cupboards and store rooms. Any of you who have read the bestseller The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo will know just how satisfying de-cluttering your home can be. And, if you bring your quality unwanted items to the Charity shop of Calpe, then everyone's a winner. The shop sells everything from ladies' and men's clothing and shoes, to accessories, home-ware, DVDs and small items of furniture. So please bring your items into the shop which is in the Galerías Mar Azul - halfway up Avenida Gabriel Miró on the right hand side. The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 1.30pm. The final part of the jigsaw to the shop's success is the hard working volunteers, who give their time freely. Over the 16 years of trading – the shop has donated over €300,000 in total, none of which would have been possible without them. The photo shows the team celebrating another excellent year.
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Love Was In The Air 15 February saw Denia Rock Choir once again perform at Help activity centre in La Xara for the Parkinson's Group. The Parkinson's group, who have an international membership of over 30 people, meet once a month at the activity centre to chat over coffee and cake and are able to discuss new developments in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. They also have guest speakers and enjoy social days out. If you require any further information their co-ordinator is Pat Lee Paton (mobile 634 301 677) who will be happy to help. After a wonderful Valentine's lunch cooked for the members, Denia Rock Choir sang from their repertoire a total of 13 songs ranging from the early 60s to present day, with a rousing rendition of Delilah by Tom Jones and It’s my Life by Bon Jovi to end the performance. It was wonderful to see so many members of the audience singing along and judging by the smiles and applause, they enjoyed it as much as the choir did. We were then served with wine, tea, coffee and beautiful cakes and biscuits which gave the choir the chance to have a chat with the audience. It was a great pleasure for the choir to sing for this wonderful group and hopefully we will be asked to return! You can find out more about Denia Rock Choir via Facebook 'Denia Rock Choir'.
INSPIRATION & INFORMATION at The Homes Gardens & LIFESTYLE Show Villa Gadea Hotel, Altea – 5th & 6th April 2019 COMING SOON The Costa’s Nº 1 Lifestyle Event two fantastic days packed with Inspiration, Information & Attractions. FUN, ENTERTAINMENT AND FEATURES Show Super Hamper Raffle Win the huge hampers!
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Cooking Demos Art Competition & Gallery FREE Tapas Trail FREE Caricatures
Over 80 exhibitors With products & services to see, taste, try and buy!
Baskets in Bloom Competition View the entries in the outside Show area. Art Gallery & Competition - On the Rocks! Vote for your favourite piece
We will be telling you more in the coming weeks. So get ready for the Celebratory 10th Edition with Cava and Cake!
Cooking Demos Daily in the outside demo area.
At the Villa Gadea Hotel, Altea N332 & Exit 64 AP7 Friday 5th & Saturday 6th April
of artwork. (see www.gmpromotions.es to enter)
Talks & Presentations Daily in the outside demo area. Free Caricatures with Avalon Fun attraction, be drawn to Stand Nº 60, Salon Olivos!
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Peggy Nutt’s 101st birthday party was held on Saturday 16 February at Ciudad Patricia.
Peggy has lived at Ciudad Patricia for some 33 years. Barry “The Swingman” delivered some wonderful music with singing and dancing together with some wonderful nibbles and sangria. A lovely time was enjoyed by Peggy, her friends and relatives.
Calpe U3A enjoyed their first day trip of 2019 to Valencia Valencia boasts 60 cultural spaces including The Cathedral, silk museum, arts and sciences, Oceanorgafic, Bio Park, so we split up to enjoy our own personal preferences.
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Valleys International Bridge and Social Club The Valleys International Bridge and Social Club held a fun Bridge afternoon on Valentine's Day. It started off with pink cava and chocolates. There were spot prizes and a competition for the best man and woman dressed in pink or red. As can be seen from the photo, a lot of fun was had. The Bridge Club meets every Thursday afternoon at El Cid. For further details, please phone Brenda on 96 640 4533.
U3A Marina Baixa
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. Doors open at 10am and the desks close at 10.50am for a prompt 11am start. Please come early to sign in and get A big thank you to the Calpe U3A your seat! Travel team Kerry and Freda for a If you have not heard of this Association and would like to join great day out. them, you can be assured of a very warm welcome. Please visit the The next day trip is on Wednesday 27 March. A Bodega visit with website www.u3amarinabaixa.com to find out more information wine tasting and lunch. Depart Calpe 8.35am from the Esmeralda 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 Hotel and Calpe Bus Station at 8.45 am. Bodega Francisco Gomez Villena - 40€ per person inc lunch, 663 637 167 for more information. return to Calpe at 6.15pm. For more information and booking email: travel@u3acalpe.org. For more information on Calpe U3A visit www.u3acalpe.org or email membership@u3acalpe.org.
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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. Costa Blanca Computer Club. Our Annual General will be held on Saturday, 9 March 2019 from 10:30 hours in Forum Mare Nostrum. On the other Saturdays in March we meet in the Sierra Bernia School as normal from 10:00 hours. See https://sites.google.com/view alfazcbcc/home for more club information, included 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 Ánimo, Alcalalí: First Sunday of the month: Afternoon Tea 4-6pm, Tuesday Morning Drop-in: 10am to 1pm – a cuppa and a chat. Thursday Craft Group: from 2pm – sewing and knitting. First and Third Fridays: Art Group 2-4pm – beginners welcome. For information
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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 visit www.alfazspiritualfoundation.com. 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. 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.
Cancer Care Javea are delighted to announce that we have managed to donate a massive 18,250€ to secure the much needed respite and palliative care room for another year at Residencia Ana María Espinós Llopis in Teulada. The cheque was presented recently to MABS cancer foundation who have successfully managed the room on our behalf since we set upon this venture at the beginning of 2017. A great example of charities coming together and joining forces in our local community. Massive thanks to all our volunteers and supporters. Together we can and do make a difference. Please visit us at Avenida Paris 8 B, Jávea or contact us on 96 579 6846 to find out more about our services or if you want to discuss the volunteering roles and how you might be able to help. Website. www.cancercarejavea.org. Female Focus March 2019
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FREE PHONE 900 525 100
pat@samaritansinspain.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 Calpe 616 237 135 Orba 639 176 812 Denia 634 309 442 Benissa (number to follow) Jávea 634 388 446 Teulada/ Moraira 634 318 819 Parkinsons Support 634 301 677 HELP President 634 345 014.
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on any of the above call Alison on 96 648 2166. Charity Shops:10am-1pm MonSat (Alcalalí 96 648 2970, Jalón 96 648 0944). Enquiries: 659 624 643 – also for loan of medical equipment eg wheelchairs, walking frames etc. No charge but a deposit is requested. Home knitters & volunteers needed. 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. 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.
Jávea U3A open day
Hidden talents at Dénia U3A
Jávea U3A’s January open meeting once again proved popular with the crowds flocking to the Parador to see what the association has on offer. Almost 1,000 people renewed their membership and 130 new members signed up. A number of groups were represented at the meeting including Painting in Watercolours, Live Art, Book Club, Poetry for Pleasure, Dine & Dance, Not Just Folk Music, Solos on Sunday, Walking, Spanish Culture & Cuisine, Canasta and Rummikubs. The Travel Team were also out in force, collecting bookings for numerous trips. Tickets went on sale for the U3A’s prestigious annual May Ball, to be held this year at Salones Carrasco, with entertainment being provided by the highly-rated Black Glitter band. President Val Dromgoole thanked all the volunteers for their sterling work on the day and particularly Groups Coordinator David Whybrow, who planned and organised the event. For more information please visit http://www.u3ajavea.org/.
Dénia U3A AGM was followed by the announcement of the winners of their recent poetry competition. Many members entered and the judges had a very difficult task. In fact they were astounded by the amount of talent lurking in Dénia. The finalists are 1st Norma Robertson for The Class Reunion, 2nd Frances Uhindu-Gingala for Siesta and 3rd Anne Mitchell for Poetsea. Each winner read out their poem to thunderous applause. Well done ladies! What next for Dénia U3A? Not satisfied with making members exercise their brains, the club is holding a tea-dance to ensure they get the limbs moving. The first tea dance will be held in March and in case any members are rusty (in their dance moves, not just joints) 3 professional ballroom dance teachers will be there to teach the waltz, quickstep, sequence dances and more. Following tradition, afternoon tea will be served with cava, scones, cakes with a Spanish flavour of pinchos. Should be a fun afternoon. See www.u3adenia.com for more information. Female Focus March 2019
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Page 38 www.femalefocusonline.com This is the second of a series of word searches looking at some of the most important Spanish words to learn. See if you can find all 24 Spanish words (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.
DAR - to GIVE DEBER - to OWE, SHOULD DECIR - to SAY DEJAR - to LEAVE DESDE - SINCE DESPUÉS - AFTERWARDS, LATER DONDE - WHERE DURANTE - DURING ECHAR - to THROW ELLA - SHE ELLOS - THEY EMPEZAR - to BEGIN ENCONTRAR - to FIND ENTENDER - to UNDERSTAND ENTRE - BETWEEN, AMONG ESCRIBIR - to WRITE ESCUCHAR - to LISTEN ESTAR - to BE ESTE - THIS FELIZ - HAPPY GENTE - PEOPLE GRACIAS - THANKS GRANDE - BIG GUSTAR - to BE PLEASING
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U3A Vall del Pop What’s On Programme 7 March - Annual General Meeting, door open 10am at Centre Polivalent in Murla. 4 April - General Meeting. Speaker Duncan Campell on Reporter Highly Recommended. 11 April - Valencia Bioparc or Oceanografic. Tickets to be purchased on arrival. [8.50€ for coach only]. 2 May - General Meeting. Speaker Benjamin Tinker on Chiropractor. 19 - 26 May - Trip to Galicia, 6 days / 5 nights. 22 - 25 September – Trip includes Euromed 1st Class train tickets, Half-board at Ayre Caspe hotel, visits to Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell, Barcelona Football Stadium and 1st Class shopping experience. [495€pp]. Visit our website, http://u3avalldelpop.com, for further details of what’s going on and of our groups.
Gandia Area Social Club (International) Put More Life In Your Life With The GASC!! We hold monthly Dinner Dances with live (high class) entertainment at the Viva España Restaurant on the N-332 in Oliva. Apart from the music nights we have monthly quiz and dinner evenings and weekly sporting activities, badminton, walking, hiking, petanque and trips away. There are always lots of good things happening to enjoy in the GASC! As ever, all are welcome. Please see our website: www.gandiaareasocialclub.com especially the What's On page. To book events please email: gascbookings@gmail.com. See our Facebook too! Female Focus March 2019
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JEC Costa Blanca A great day was had by members of the JEC Costa Blanca región when an organised run took us along the N332 scenic coast road which has fabulous sea views that overlooks the prestigious port of Campomanes. The day was Thursday February the 14th, Valentine’s Day and the sun was shining brightly with clear blue skies. We were on route to see the spectacular sight of almond blossom in full bloom because Jalón valley is famous for this annual event which creates a flush of pink and white through the entire valley of Jalón every February. We also made a stop at the bodega in the village for wine tasting which is also something not to be missed, then once everyone had made their purchases our next stop was for lunch at the restaurant PEPE in Alcalalí. This restaurant is well known by the British expats and on this day the second car park was reserved for the club to line up our Big Cats, where 23 different models were left glinting in the afternoon sunshine as their owners ate a hearty lunch that was served in the restaurant to our group of 46 hungry but very happy people. For more information on this friendly group please email: mikebikejec@gmail.com.
ANGELS WANTED! Guardian Angels (www.guardian-angels.es) is a Costa Blanca based charity that supports single parent families in the area. Many of these parents came here happily married with their children, only to sadly split up and become the sole supporter for their family. Living in a foreign country with a different language brings huge challenges in the form of mental, emotional and financial distress. GA helps them by giving emotional support from a mentor and financial help when bills are hard to pay as well as helping in many other ways. If you are the kind of person who has empathy and would like to give back please contact us for a chat. You will find giving some of your time to help our families will be very rewarding. We are looking for: 2 committee members, a Vice President to support the President and 2 mentors (with counselling or similar background). Please contact Gill ASAP to arrange a meeting by email: gill@guardian-angels.es or 655 415 003. Female Focus March 2019
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Services 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.
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.
TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER English/Spanish. All legal, medical and business matters. Covering the Costa Blanca. Contact: 658 957 404 or email ejbtranslations@gmail.com.
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.
Tuition QUALIFY AS A TEFL TEACHER With the prestigious Trinity CertTESOL qualification and join a profession with worldwide job opportunities. Our course is accredited by Trinity College, London and is run at our centre in Gandia on a part-time basis. Attendance is on Fridays & Saturday mornings over a 10 week period. The next course starts in June 2019 but interviews must be completed by 31 May. No previous teaching experience necessary but your suitability for this demanding course is assessed through a written task and interview. Trainee places limited to 10. Also open to nonnative speakers with C1/C2 level of English. Please phone or email for further information. Email: trinitygandia@gmail. com Tel: 96 286 7281 (Charlotte) www.appformacion.com
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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
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. CALL 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.
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Entertainment LADY JAZZ performing at the Costa Blanca! Perfect for your Lounge Area, Private Party's, We d d i n g s , F i n e D i n i n g a n d Cocktail Bar!! High quality vocals & chillout tunes. Tel. 677 233 879 FACEBOOK:LadyJazzAnita or visit www.lady-jazz.com
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Misc Sales 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'. ELNA PRESS IRON with protective cover for sale, 150€. Good condition. Calpe area 606 782 381. BLACK AND DECKER lawn mower 15€. Tel 634 322 502. Els Poblets area.
2 SLIM LINE fan heaters 60€. Tel 634 322 502. Els Poblets area. KARCHA STEAM FLOOR cleaner 80€. Tel 634 322 502. Els Poblets MOBILE AIR CONDITIONING unit remote control like new 150€. Tel 634 322 502. Els Poblets area. GENTS HYBRID BICYCLE, 18 gears, pannier rack, side stand, 75€. Calpe Area) Tel: 638 751 370. TEFAL ELECTRIC GRILL. Cooking area 50x27cm. €25. Telephone 96 646 0376 (Jávea area) Email sandmstaines@gmail.com GEORGE FORMAN GRILL with stand. Cooking area 42x35cm. Stand 80cm high. 75€. Telephone 96 646 0376 (Jávea area) Email sandmstaines@gmail.com K A R C H E R W I N D O W VA C C L E A N E R , a l m o s t n e w. 2 5 € 675 176 657 Calpe. NEARLY NEW GAS BBQ. Four burner with storage cupboard underneath. Includes new gas bottle, 250€. Telephone 96 640 8313 (Sanet y Negrals area).
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We’ve been around so long, we’ve sold the same house 4 times!
By Michael Breen – MD – Gran Sol Properties Calpe.
Gran Sol Properties was established in Calpe nearly 30 years ago and were one of the first British Estate Agencies established on the Costa Blanca. Started by Jack Breen, and handed down from father to son, we have earned a reputation based on experience, friendliness and a deep, intimate and historical knowledge of the local area. This gives great insight when to selling your property. Add to that the fact that we have a network of agents across the UK who regularly introduce genuine buyers, and you can see why we’re proud to have sold some properties more than once! As a family business, we have always been proud of our customer care. Where others may simply forget about clients once the sale is underway, we find that being prepared to go the extra mile not only keep our sellers and buyers happy, but decreases the chance of the sale falling through. We have had countless personal recommendations over the years and regularly receive letters thanking us. Our offices are located in the heart of Calpe with excellent footfall and large window displays. It may seem old-school but we believe that the internet should be an addition to traditional marketing, not a replacement. We enjoy regular walk-ins from people looking at properties in our window and of course, our internet presence is equally solid. Our reputation is built on our experience, history and knowledge and it’s true when we say we’ve actually sold the same house 4 times! What this means to you is that you can list your property and be assured that we work tirelessly to get it sold, at the best price in the shortest time! We’re always here to welcome you for a chat on any angle of buying or selling and invite you to pop into our offices in Calle Corbeta (opposite café Peter Pan) Calpe or call on 629 618 793. We look forward to hearing from you and getting your property sold! See our main advert on the back page.
Hasta Pronto, Mike.
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VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.8 CONVERTIBLE. Right hand drive, fully legal on Spanish plates, 2003 with only 2 lady owners from new. ITV and tax 2020. Usual Spanish scrapes, only 98k from new. Ownership transfer at buyers’ expense. Bargain at just 1250€, call 634 318 717 (Javea area).
SAVE MONEY ON YOUR OVERSEAS MONEY TRANSFERS Call Sherry FraserCurrie 96 626 5072 or email:sherry.f@ currenciesdirect. com Personal 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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Avoid fines by ensuring you have the necessary certificates. By Horizon Holiday Villas. Since the new rules for tourist activity in the Valencian region came into force last year, many property owners considering renting their villa or apartment for short term and holiday rental activities don’t know where to start. However, it is simple when you know how, and Horizon Holiday Villas offers a complimentary service assisting owners in obtaining all the necessary certification and licences required, as part of their full management package. They work together with external architects who must make the application for the Urban Compatibility Certificate at the local town hall, before the application for a Tourist Licence number can be made at the appropriate Territorial Tourist office. Many owners are unaware that they must have a valid Habitation Certificate in place before any of the above can be administered, and the failure to have an up to date certificate in place can result in the owner receiving a fine. If you are a property owner interested in renting your property for holiday rental activities, then come and speak to us, and we will advise you on how to get started. We look forward to welcoming you! A quick call to Nicky at Horizon Holiday Villas can put you on the right path. Simply call 96 561 5482 or email nicky@horizonholidayvillas.com. Or pop into their offices just up from the Lancashire Bruja in Jávea (Arenal).
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www.femalefocusonline.com PLOT OF 11,500 SM next to the Guadalest Valley lake with spectacular views over the lake and the valley. Inside there is a 27 m2 yurt fully installed, with fireplace, solar panels and terraces with views. There is also a caravan of 10 m2 installed on the ground and with roof and garden. Water tanks, pond, two entrances directly from asphalt road. Several fenced places for animals, many pines, plot with terraces. Land to build single-family housing if desired, so it is a good investment for the future. Email altea.albir@gmail.com. LARGE VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE Ready to move into 3 large beds, 2 baths, huge lounge and beautiful country kitchen. One level with stairs to solarium and brick built bar. 7km to beaches. €97,000. San Fulgencio. denisejones338@gmail.com to view. 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. 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. BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HOUSE, fully renovated, all mains services. Benimarraig, Benissa, 4beds / 4baths. Underfloor heating, woodburner, pool, garage, electric gates. 285m2/5000m2. Very quiet location, no road noise. 595,000 euros. Email: fwandje@gmail.com Tel:659 561 027 or visit www.fincaquisi.co.uk.