THE NIGHT SKY IN FEBRUARY
A time of wonders and beauty
February is a really good month this year for stargazers, just look up on a clear night and there's a lot to see. The planets are one of the main things to look for with Mars, Jupiter and Venus being easy to spot, and Neptune, Uranus and Saturn (just about) available if you have a telescope. Looking to the south east, Mars is an easy planet to spot, fairly bright and it has that famous redish tinge to it. In the south is Jupiter very bright and easy to spot and even a pair of decent binoculars will let you see some of the many moons. One of them, Ganymede is the biggest moon in the solar system. Whilst looking at that area of sky, you'll find two magnificent star clusters nearby, the Pleiades just above and the Hyades in Taurus just below. Also looking a little further down you'll find my favourite of all constellations, Orion. There's so much to see here and I've mentioned most of it before, the famous Horse Head Nebula, the belt, star clusters etc etc. The star Betelgeuse is so big, our Sun would look like a pimple alongside it, we also know it will go supernova sometime in one heck of a big bang. It might happen next week, or not for thousands of years but it will be unforgettable for anyone who sees it.
The next easy to find planet is Venus, in the west and so easy to find just after dark. This month is when Venus is at her brightest so you can't mistake it for anything else. It's an odd thing but whenever Venus is like this there's a big rise in silly UFO reports, it makes you wonder about people doesn't it?
Only one spacecraft has ever landed safely on Venus, a Soviet one decades ago, and what it found was one of the nastiest places for humans ever discovered. The atmosphere is laced with acid, the temperatures are horrendous, and the pressure at the surface is over ninety times the Earths. To give you some perspective on that, a car tyre might have three bars pressure to inflate it, if you stood on Venus you would have ninety two bars pressure squeezing you as the acid dissolved your body and you were roasted at the same time. That's a far cry from the idyllic place pictured in the Dan Dare comics of my youth. Needless to say, the lander didn't last very long.
Horrid as the place might be, it is one of the most splendid sights to see in the night sky, and next time you are out with some friends, you can point to Venus, sweep your arm across the sky and point to Jupiter and then Mars, it seems to impress quite a lot of people.
● To find out more about observing and astronomy why not join our group, email us at vegabaja.astronomygroup@gmail.com to find out more.
SUDOKU
Charles Oates, Vega Baja Astronomy Group.
Here are two Sudoku puzzles of different skill levels for you to try. It is not a math game at all - it is a pure logic game. Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 grid contains the digits 1 through to 9 with no repeats, which means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box.
CROSSWORD
Across
6 Military entertainment (6)
8 Develop over time (6)
9 Grape residue (4)
10 Enthusiastic (8)
11 Son of Nun, who followed Moses (6)
13 Yertle the Turtle author (5)
15 Small flatfish (3)
17 Deadly (5)
18 Deed is done for dust devils (6)
20 The Rock (8)
22 Gibson's "Bird on a Wire" co-star (4)
23 Sitcom, for instance (2,4)
24 Country (6) Down
1 They could still be out to get you, even if you've got this (8)
2 Something to scribble on (7)
3 Stout (5)
4 We sloped off as required near schools (3,5)
5 Tel ----Yafo (4)
7 Careful attention (1,1,1)
12 Annoying problem (8)
14 Nottinghamshire forest (8)
16 Chemist's solvent (7)
19 Destroy by immersion (5)
21 Tax (4)
22 Traditional Monopoly token (3)
See back pages for answers
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THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA
The association, formed in 1988, exists to foster comradeship amongst those who, having been awarded an official flying badge, have qualified to operate military aircraft and are serving or have served, as military aircrew in the armed forces of the United Kingdom or those nations which are allies of the United Kingdom or the Commonwealth.
If you are interested in joining this popular association or would like to know more, please call the Secretary on 96 649 5228.
February is renowned to be the month of love with many venues up and down the coast serving special menus for the celebration. Book your reservations at your desired venue early so you don't end up being disappointed and in the doghouse. We also see Carnival celebrated in many towns in Spain where they go all out with the festivities with parades for all the family to enjoy. Check with your local town hall for events to be held near you.
A year ago our family said a goodbye to my nephew who started his new life in New York and this January we have done the same for his older sister who has decided to join him in the 'Big Apple' with her partner to follow in due course. I wonder how long it will be before the rest of their immediate family follow suit.... or maybe not???
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Don't miss the Torrevieja Carnival
Every year more than 2000 people march, dance and parade their way through the heart of Torrevieja, bringing passion, colour, rhythm and life to the streets of the city in this unique and magical Carnival. These program of events (correct at time of going to press) are:
Friday, February 7 – Carnival Proclamation - Pregón
Saturday, February 8 – Coronation of the Kings of the carnival. Saturday, February 15 – Drag Queen Contest “Ciudad de Torrevieja”.
Sunday, February 16 – “Teatrico del Carnaval” at the Municipal Theatre
Sunday, February 23 – Grand Carnival Parade
Friday, February 26 – Parade of Foreign 'Comparsas'
Saturday, March 1 – Night Carnival Parade
Sunday, March 2 – National contest of 'comparsas' and 'chirigotas'.
The "Carnival of Torrevieja" was declared of Provincial Tourist Interest in 2012 and in 2021 the Generalitat Valenciana declared it a Festival of Autonomous Tourist Interest within the Valencian Community.
THE ORIHUELA MEDIEVAL FAIR
The fair, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary, will be held from 28 February to 2 March and will be bigger and better than ever. Put the date in your diary for this popular event which attracted over 10,000 people last year to the city to enjoy the streets come alive with attractions, stalls, taverns and themed performances. The theme once again embraces the Christian, Jewish and Muslim cultures of the medieval period and will include:
Live shows: Enjoy medieval music, dance, street theatre and puppet performances that will delight young and old.
Historical crafts workshops: Learn about traditional techniques such as blacksmithing, pottery or textile creation, guided by expert artisans.
Artisan Market: Explore a wide variety of unique products, from handmade jewellery to spices, incense and textiles. Medieval gastronomy: Discover the flavours of the era with a wide range of taverns and food stalls, including historical recipes and local delicacies.
The route of the great market will be divided into three areas that will cover from Plaza de Santiago to the Diocesan School of Santo Domingo.
Spot the 13 differences (answers
in the back pages)
Bumper year for the Christmas shoebox appeal
Fundraisers, Lyn and Ken Adams, would like to convey their sincere thanks to everyone involved for helping make the children's Christmas a happy one.
'From the San Jose Obrero Diocesan Foundation we want to thank Ken, Lyn and all their friends for their collaboration and help in our centre's Christmas campaign.
Thanks to you all our children were able to have gifts for the holidays, this way we manage to keep the illusion of our young people. Just tell you that it is a real pleasure to have people as generous like you. Receive a cordial greetings from all the members of the foundation, but especially from the children. Thank you with all heart'.
Fdo. D. Francisco Javier Olivares Martinez
Altea
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the most beautiful town in Spain
Amid tough competition from superb Spanish towns with superb countryside, historic buildings, fantastic gastronomy and World Heritage Sites, Altea has been picked as the most beautiful town in Spain.
The top travel media company,
National Geographic, has compiled a list of the 100 most stunning towns in Spain and Altea is its number one choice.
Altea’s picturesque blue domes of the church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo, photogenic narrow streets in the old town, and its ideal location by the Mediterranean have attracted artists for many years. Add to this its long history and six kilometres of coastline, including the magnificent L'Olla Beach, and you can see why Altea is known as the jewel of the Costa Blanca.
A further four towns in the Valencian region make it into the top 10:
· Bocairent, which is renowned for its steep cobbled streets and historic sights
· The medieval town of Morella
· Peñíscola, which has one of the most beautiful castles in Spain
· The fabulous mountain-top town of Guadalest
According to National Geographic, the five most beautiful towns in Spain are:
· Altea (Alicante)
· Cudillero (Asturias)
· Sigüenza (Guadalajara)
· Valderrobres (Teruel)
· Santillana del Mar (Cantabria)
Special award for Benidorm park
The path through El Moralet park in Benidorm has received the prestigious Blue Trails Flag 2025 award from the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC) in recognition for efforts made in enhancing the green space. The award will be presented in Murcia on March 26.
Benidorm has made great strides to enhance the park and make it a green lung of the beach city where people can enjoy the natural environment or practice sports.
To achieve the Blue Trails awards, several criteria need to be met including the conservation and management of the natural and cultural heritage, public use of the paths and information regarding the area. The park, which was rundown just a few years ago, is now being seen as a fine example of sustainability, accessibility, forest management and the environment.
Spain has more than 1,000 kilometres of Blue Trails including ones in Gandia, Benissa, Calpe, Alfaz del Pi, Orihuela and Villajoyosa.
Fundraising jump off the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas
On the 2nd of March Sue Rogers will be jumping from a height of 829 feet, dropping at 40 miles per hour off the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas to raise much needed awareness and funds for DEBRA Spain.
Sue has been a volunteer at DEBRA Spain for 17 years working at the DEBRA Charity Shop in Urb. La Marina, Alicante. Over the years Sue has been involved in raising much needed awareness and donations for DEBRA Spain, a national charity who support children born with an incurable skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa EB.
Two years ago when Sue turned 70, she started doing daredevil challenges and her first one was the Velocity2 Zip Wire, which her three daughters bought for her birthday. Sue flew 500 feet high at speeds of 125mph on Zip Worlds thrilling Velocity2. The Zip line near Bethesda in North Wales is the longest in Europe and the world’s fastest with over an entire mile to whizz down. Sue raised an amazing 1,051€ in sponsorship for DEBRA Spain from her challenge.
Stroke Self-help Support Group
Tuesdays 11am at The Bar, Guardamar Park (Rincon da Luna). CV920, 2.5km, Guardamar del Segura, 03140
The group will offer friendship and support to anyone who has suffered a stroke and their carers.
If you think this could be for you, please come along to our group. You will be very welcome.
On 2nd March 2025 Sue plans to do something more daring by jump off the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas. It holds a Guiness World Record as the highest commercial decelerator descent facility, being the highest sky jump in the world.
Sue will complete the jump a month after her 72nd birthday, which is worth sponsoring in itself, but more importantly you will be helping to improve the quality of life for people living with EB in Spain.
Please contact me - Maureen Powell Maureen-powell@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 0044 7912 947098
If you would like to sponsor Sue, please go to her GoFundMe page at https://gofund.me/84caebd8.
If you live locally you can call into the DEBRA Charity shop on Consum Square, Urb. La Marina and sponsor Sue or make a donation.
WORD SEARCH
Find all the Spanish words from the word list in the puzzle grid. Words may be found going forwards, backwards, up, down or diagonally. Answers can be found in the back of the magazine. Good Luck.
AHORA - NOW
ANOCHE - LAST NIGHT
ANTERIORMENTEPREVIOUSLY
ANTES - BEFORE
AÚN - YET / STILL
AYER - YESTERDAY
DESPUÉS - AFTER / LATER FUTURO - FUTURE
HOY - TODAY
JAMÁS - NEVER
LUEGO - LATER
MAÑANA - TOMORROW / MORNING
MIENTRAS - WHILE
NUNCA - NEVER
PASADO - PAST
PRESENTE - PRESENT
PRONTO - SOON
PRÓXIMAMENTE - COMING SOON
RECIENTEMENTE - RECENTLY SIEMPRE - ALWAYS TARDE - LATE / AFTERNOON
TEMPRANO - EARLY TODAVÍA - STILL
See back pages for answers
Founded by Benny Davis in 2007
ACTS announce dates for their next drama production. Make a date for your diaries for a fun night out on 8th 9th or 10th May. Performances at Cardinal Beluga theatre, San Fulgencio. The play is an amazingly funny farce called Old Actors Never Die .... they simply lose the plot! Who can resist exploring the possibilities that title conjures. As a taster, three theatrical ex wives and a philandering ex husband get tangled with the Russian Mafia causing hilarious mayhem. If you are interested in joining the drama group WhatsApp Sheila on +44 7752 293903, or see…. Facebook 'ACTS Actors Community Theatre'.
www.costablancasingers.com and discover so much more. You will find out about the singers, the team, the FAQS, see the gallery and archives of performances and how to make contact. Would you like to ask The Costa Blanca Singers to perform at your event? This could be your way to help CBS raise money for the needy in our community.
Crescendo International Choir: Do you like to sing? Every Monday evening Crescendo International Choir rehearses and we welcome new members. No previous experience required. We rehearse at Rincon de Miguel restaurant in Los Montesinos between 17:30 to 19:45 every Monday. For more details, see www.crescendo-choir.com. You can also follow the group on Facebook at Crescendo Choir. If you have other questions, email info@crescendo-choir.com.
Rojales Pantomime Group: The Festive Season is now firmly behind us and plans are afoot for Panto 2025! The cast have
Andante International Choir is the only choir in the Costa Blanca community devoted to sacred choral works and classical pieces. They meet in Los Montesinos at Calle San Antonio, 4 on Thursday nights from 7.15pm until 9pm. All are welcome to join them. They especially need tenors and basses. For more information contact Andante International Choir member Sue Lewey at suelewey@gmail.com. Also see the Facebook page, Andante International Choir (Spain). Astounding! Last month The Costa Blanca Singers welcomed many new singers into their family of fun and friendship as they kick started 2025 in style. New songs were tried out and selected and added to a few favourites. There will be many surprises in store as their spring set is rolled out at the many events already booked. To find out where and when, visit
had a well earned rest and are now eagerly awaiting the new script, which is still under wraps and will be revealed shortly. So Watch This Space! Thanks to the wonderful generosity of our audiences and supporters, we will be meeting with our charities to hand over donations which will be of great help to those in need. Our charities benefitting from Panto 2024 (Dick Whittington) are Age Concern, Help at Home and other local charities. As our thoughts turn to another year of hard work, casting, learning lines and rehearsing we invite new members to join us. We have an active social calendar and our aim is to enjoy everything we do and have fun doing it. So should you wish to tread the boards, help backstage, have a penchant for arts and crafts, sewing, painting or want to just help wherever you can, the Rojales Pantomime Group is the place for you. You would be made most welcome. If you are interested in joining us, please email Alison on dw2024rojalespanto@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
The Stagestruck Players are a Murder Mystery Group who perform in local bars to raise money for our chosen charity, the Torrevieja Alzheimer's Association. The Director of the group, Leigh Humphries writes the scripts, which, despite every script ending with a death, are comedy and designed to make the audience laugh. After the Murder, our Intrepid sleuth appears and with the help of the audience, attempts to solve the crime. If you are interested in finding out where and when we are performing, email Leigh at leigh.humphries58@gmail.com and asked to be added to the Stagestruck Player's mailing list.
Studio32 are delighted to announce that rehearsals for their May performance of Sister Act are well underway. There is already an amazing amount of interest in this show and therefore there are five performances already scheduled. Tickets will be released next month, so continue to read details here and also on Facebook as well as www.studiothirtytwo.org, There is still the opportunity to join the sound and lighting crew. Is this your skill set or would you like to learn more? The door remains open for enthusiastic team members in these fields. Team Studio32 looks forward to working with you.
If you would like to be part of this band of charitable entertainers, please email editor@femalefocusonline.com. Deadline for copy is the 15th of the month prior to publication. Full details of all Stage Diary entertainment groups are available online at www.femalefocusonline.com
Unlock the Potential: 5 Different ways to use a Retrospective Licence
A retrospective licence / certificate of antiquity holds the key to multiple benefits, transforming your property's standing and value. Here are five compelling ways to harness its power:
Enhance Tax Upgrades: A retrospective licence / certificate of antiquity is the primary document required by the tax department to upgrade the SUMA / council tax for house extensions or pools.
Market with Confidence: When marketing an illegally extended property, instil confidence in agents and potential buyers. The licence acts as a shield, assuring that alterations cannot be fined, thus securing a seamless selling process.
Navigate Official Upgrades: Utilise it to upgrade official maps (Catastro). The licence validates extensions or alterations, streamlining the process and ensuring compliance with legal requisites.
Title Deed Incorporation: It is also employed to integrate extensions into your property's title deeds.
Authority's Respect: Gain unwavering respect from authorities. Once issued, your property's extensions or alterations become untouchable by Spanish authorities, shielding you from fines or demolition orders. However, not all property owners are eligible for a retrospective licence. The conditions are as follows:
• In the Murcia area, existing building work must be a minimum of 4 years old.
• In the Almeria area, the building work should be over 6 years old.
• In the Alicante area, the building work must have been completed before the 20th of August 2014.
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Jolly’s Golf Society Fundraising Event
There was an amazing turnout at the Socio-cultural centre in Rojales on Saturday 4th January where the presentation of over 40 Christmas gifts for the underprivileged children of Rojales took place.
A massive well done to Jolly’s Golf Team and Jolly’s Bar for their continuous support as well as everyone else who got involved in this fantastic event – there was barely a dry eye in the house watching the sheer pleasure on those little boys and girls faces. In addition to the gifts given, there was also a cheque of 2,250.00€ presented to the mayor of Rojales and councillor Lourdes Lopez to help minors and families in situations of vulnerability. The Ayuntamiento provided Roscon de Kings and soft drinks for all in attendance and the fantastic local band FMC gave up their time to entertain everyone with an amazing show.
A huge thanks goes out to Paul Ralph of the golf society for all the planning involved in this event and all his little helpers as well as the many local businesses that donated prizes to raise funds in raffles and an auction.... this could not have happened without this support.
With more time and planning this event is sure to be bigger and better next time... watch this space for more information!!!
Valentin Garden Center
Valentine’s Day Party
Valentin’s Garden Centre in Los Montesinos will once again be celebrating Valentine’s day on Friday 14th February with a party. Everyone is welcome to attend from 9am until 4pm where there will be gifts, free appetizers and surprises throughout the day. There will also be a live exhibition of creating ceramic pots from our ceramic potter – an event not to be missed!!
Come along and join in the festivities and browse our vast selection of plants, trees, flowers and ornamental ceramics to make your garden prosper in 2025. You will find us on the main road heading into to Los Montesinos.
The HELP Vega Baja Welfare Team.
Co-ordinated by Sue Birchenough, the team consists of volunteers who have a great deal of experience in many aspects of care.
We currently have around 9 members in the team. Although like other areas of the charity we don’t know what or how we are going to be asked to assist when someone walks through the door, there are a few topics that we are frequently asked to help with. These include supporting someone through the application for Attendance Allowance and other benefits in general that may be available dependent upon an individuals circumstances. Practical advice on, for example, preparing for someone who is about to be discharged from hospital. We can (with permission from the patient or family member) provide hospital visits. We also visit local nursing /residential homes to spend time with those who may not have visitors. The team are able to assist with making and attending appointments with social services.
In addition to practical support, we have very experienced listeners on the team who are able to provide emotional support.
Although our team are based at our San Miguel Centre, the team also visit various areas of the community on a regular basis for those who are unable to get to San Miguel. Currently this includes La Marina on the 1st Tuesday of each month and Quesada Town Hall on the 3rd Tuesday. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page ‘Asociacion Help Vega Baja’ for any alterations to this and possible additional visits around the area.
For more information about any aspect of help, please contact Richard Garland (charity secretary) on 966 723 733 or email office@helpvegabaja.com.
Kenny Corris brings you
Aries: The Full Moon comes to light on the 12th manifesting in the romantic fifth house of Leo, a Fire sign that’s compatible with Aries. A hard line square links in with an unpredictable Uranus bringing something out of the blue.
Taurus: The New Moon is in the tenth house of Aquarius promoting career and professional status. A Trine connects with expansive and lucky Jupiter that brings hope and optimism and the promise of long distance travel.
Gemini: Venus enters Aries until the end of March, bringing love, harmony and creativity, especially since it falls on the eleventh house of friendship. This is a time to network and for group activities that will expand your social circle.
Cancer: Aquarius impacts the eighth house of finance and investment but also heralds a time of psychic growth and astrology that may bring you some deeper soul searching. Jupiter brings prosperity, luck and advancement.
Leo: The Sun enters Pisces on February 18th keeping up standards in the eighth house and bolstering the strong actions of the New Moon. Looking behind the scenes you are ready and waiting and only time now can tell you to go for it!
Virgo: Mars finally Directs on the 23rd of February, returning into the eleventh house of Cancer until April 17th. When retrograde is finally over Mars can once more concentrate on long range goals and reevaluate any creative projects.
OUR OROSCOPE
Libra: Venus, your ruler, is in transit to the seventh house of marriage, partnerships and business deals. The intensity of Venus at this time is bringing in intimate and more romantic energies and it’s time to take a risk at work or play.
Scorpio: Attention should be given to the hard angle created by Uranus. This planet has been known to shock with the speed that it operates and this month looks like a time to settle all retrograde planets and to take control for a start!
Sagittarius: Drive and focus finds you a way through this month. With benefic Venus bringing in creativity and actions in the sixth house it is time that you finally play to win. Anything else just delays the final outcome for another day.
Capricorn: The house of friendship is the eleventh house and here is the point for your networking and social expansion. Uranus predicts and Jupiter becomes more benefic but the end result is going to be, unexpectedly, a meeting of souls.
Aquarius: Take a lucky chance this month as a gamble is on offer and there’s work to do. Just make sure that you read the fine print and sign on the dotted line now that you are not having to play for time and the going is tough.
Pisces: A time to set sail and to travel! This could be forward planning now, but it is out there on the cards. Jupiter blesses your journey as one that has finally got you to face up to facts. Now the question is: Who’s going with you?
As an Astrologer, Kenny has worked tirelessly for over forty years to produce quality Horoscopes Worldwide. He has received a major Award for his contribution to the Astrological Arts by being voted into the Top Twenty World’s Best Astrologers by the American Federation of Certified Psychics. He is awarded five stars as a Lightworker, and Psychic Medium. For personal readings/castings please call Kenny on: 686 361 594. kennycorris@hotmail.com www.kennycorris.com. Confidential and Personal Reply Guaranteed! Online Readings: by Zoom, Skype,WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime.
F.A.B. (Friends after Bereavement)
We are a relaxed and friendly mixed group who meet once a week in the lounge/bar of the Laguna Hotel in Quesada at 3pm for a chat and coffee. The aim of the group is to support those who have lost someone close and help make new friends. We also enjoy meals / lunches out and day trips etc. For more information call Sheila 966 719 149, Brenda 966 718 403 or Jackie 645 928 242 or just come along for a chat one Saturday.
Pets in Spain are a registered animal rescue charity in La Marina area. For more information on our animals for adoption please call Pets In Spain on: 645 469 253 or email: info@petsinspain.com
You’re invited to come and meet the Easy Horse Care Centre rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. Call 652 021 980 or email rescue@easyhorsecare.net For more information visit our website www.easyhorsecare.net
This is the gorgeous Cookie, who is a 6 year old Mastin x. She loves her walks and is good on the lead, likes being made a fuss of, lots of cuddles and is very playful. Can anyone give Cookie her forever home. Contact us at the Shelter to come and meet her. Call / WhatsApp 711 075 305 or k9clubinfo@gmail.com.
CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS
Across: 6 Tattoo, 8 Evolve, 9 Marc, 10 Effusive, 11 Joshua, 13 Seuss, 15 Dab, 17 Fatal, 18 Eddies, 20 Alcatraz, 22 Hawn, 23 TV show, 24 Nation.
Down: 1 Paranoia, 2 Notepad, 3 Beefy, 4 Low speed, 5 Aviv, 7 T L C, 12 Headache, 14 Sherwood, 16 Benzene, 19 Drown, 21 Levy, 22 Hat.
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS For families and friends of problem drinkers. There are meetings in Torrevieja. Phone 634 349 961.
