BRITCHAT OCTOBER 2009

Issue 55: 15th October 2009

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Dear Readers,

Editor’s Chat

It seems Britchat’s popularity is fast growing and consequently this month we’ve got a lot of new content.

Contents

So, what’s new? Well, Health & Beauty chat is back, another amazing place for you to go visit in Out & About Chat, more practical chat for your Home & Garden, another great “easy-peasy” recipe in Kitchen Chat, some fascinating history chat about October 9, and some chat about worthwhile charities to support.

October

2009

For the winners of “Find Don Quixote” (there’s some chat about him too) see page 25. (Hey look, it was just TOO easy last time, so this time we’ve hidden him better)!

Editor’s Chat Out & about Chat Kitchen Chat Eating Out Chat News 9th October Feature!

Health, Fitness & Beauty Home & Garden Chat Charity Chat Legal Chat Pet Chat Competition Chat Sport Chat Freemasonry in Valencia Brit Fun Business Chat Find Don Quixote Guide2Valencia

The Editor Chris Proctor Tel: 687 486 909 Email: britchat@me.com Apt. Correos 138, 46192 Montserrat BRITCHAT . 2

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Also on page 25, the lucky winner of the Valencia Club Football competition, who won tickets for two to see Valencia CF play at a Europa Cup home match.

Lastly, since Bali moved venue, you can now pick up your Britchat literally just around the corner at Cheers (page7) READ BRITCHAT ONLINE: http://issuu.com/guide2valencia Send this link to friends! And please, never forget to quote Britchat when responding to adverts!

Yours sincerely, Chris Proctor

Queridos Lectores, Parece que la popularidad de Britchat está creciendo rápidamente y en consecuencia este mes tenemos un montón de contenidos nuevos.

Os preguntareis: ¿Cuáles son estas novedades?. Bueno, para empezar la sección de salud y belleza vuelve de nuevo y os presentamos otro increíble lugar en la sección de “ir a visitar”. Todo esto junto a consejos prácticos para vuestro hogar y jardín, una receta de cocina facilísima, un artículo fascinante sobre el 9 de octubre e información de interés sobre organizaciones benéficas merecedoras de todo vuestro apoyo.

Para los ganadores de “Encuentra a Don Quijote” (hemos incluido alguna “cosilla” sobre él) podéis mirar la pagina número 25. (bueno, mirad, como era TAN fácil la última vez, lo hemos escondido un poco mejor para hacéroslo más difícil) También mostramos en la pagina 25 A los afortunados ganadores de la Competición del Valencia Club de Fútbol, que han ganado entradas para ver jugar en casa al Valencia CF en dos partidos diferentes.

Por último, como Bali se ha trasladado de local recientemente, ahora podéis recoger vuestra copia de Britchat ,literalmente a la vuelta de la esquina, en Cheers (Pagina 7) PODEIS LEER BRITCHAT EN LA RED: http://issuu.com/guide2valencia Mandad este enlace a vuestros amigos...y por favor, no os olvidéis nunca de mencionar a Britchat cuando respondáis a algún anuncio.

Un cordial saludo, Chris Proctor

Out & About Chat URIA THE RIVER T AT TUÉJAR CONTINUES A) IA CONTINU (EL RIO TUR

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his week we follow the River Turia and head for Tuéjar, on the CV35, which nestles compactly below the remains of the old castle and the Ermita de San Cristóbal. In the attractive main square, take a look at the splendid Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, a Baroque structure that dates from the end of the 17th century and boasts a pretty bell tower. The Ermita de la Inmaculada and the nearby scenic spot of El Azud are also worth seeing.

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ou can also head north towards Titaguas, where you will find popular architecture dating from the 18th century. However, of the most important buildings here is the 16th century Iglesia de Salvador. The Ermita del Virgen del Remedio is located on a nearby hill. Important cave art, such as the paintings of Rincón del Tío Escribano, are also to be found here. Delightful forest track that even has paths to make it easier for you to navigate the bends of the Turia riverbed.

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etween Tuéjar and Titaguas, the route takes you near the banks of the River Turia. From Titaguas, the Corralizas de Canales road takes you to the Hondón trail, which winds its way through dense pinewoods on its relentless descent towards the bed of the River Turia. This tranquil part of the journey takes you through a remote spot of overwhelming beauty.

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rom Tuéjar, another route takes you on a road that leads to the walls of the Bengéber reservoir. From here, you will approach Chelva via the wild banks of the River Turia in the very heart of La Serranía.

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ou will come across areas of great scenic and ecological worth among the sheer gorges that were carved by the River Turia. It’s worth taking this detour up the river to truly appreciate the atmosphere and scenery of this area.

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bviously all the towns will have wheelchair access, but it will be impossible to venture into the woods.

However, anyone who is handicapped will enjoy the views and the towns immensely in this beautiful area.

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sta semana seguiremos el curso del rio Túria y nos dirigiremos por la carretera CV35 a Tuéjar , que descansa recogido bajo las ruinas del viejo castillo y la Ermita de San Cristóbal. n la atractiva Plaza Mayor podemos observar la espléndida iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles, un edificio barroco que data de finales del siglo XVII y tiene un bonito campanario.También vale la pena visitar en las cercanias la Ermita de la Inmaculada y el pintoresco paraje de el Azud.

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ambién puedes dirigirte a Titaguas, al norte, donde encontrarás arquitectura popular que data del siglo XVIII. Sin embargo, aquí, unos de los edificios más importantes son la Iglesia del Salvador, del siglo XVI y la Ermita de la Virgen del Remedio, que está situada en una colina cercana.

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odemos encontrar también importantes pinturas rupestres como las de el Rincon del Tio Escribano, situadas en un bosque que incluso tiene senderos para hacerte más fácil recorrer las curvas del rio Túria.

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medio camino entre Tuéjar y Titaguas, la ruta te lleva cerca de las orillas del rio Túria. La carretera de Corralizas de Canales te conducirá al sendero del Hondón, que serpentea a través de los frondosos pinares en su incansable descenso hacia el lecho del rio . Esta tranquila etapa del viaje te llevará a través de un remoto paisaje de intensa belleza.

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esde Tuéjar, otra ruta conduce a una carretera que lleva hasta los muros del embalse de Benagéber.

Desde aquí te dirigirás a Chelva por las orillas agrestes del rio Túria en pleno corazón de La Serranía.

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travesarás áreas de gran valor paisajístico y ecológico entre los escarpados desfiladeros excavados por el rio Túria. Vale la pena tomar este desvío rio arriba para poder apreciar verdaderamente el ambiente y el paisaje de este paraje.

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bviamente, todos los pueblos tienen acceso para minusválidos, pero es imposible para los disapacitados aventurarse en los bosques. Sin embargo incluso ellos podrán disfrutar inménsamente de las vistas y los pueblos en este bello lugar.

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Out & About Chat

Cheste Moto GP

This article was contributed to BRICHAT & Guide2Valencia by Lang Hunter See the advert for “LB WEB Solutions” Cheste town is situated just 26km from Valencia, and hosts the Valencian Community Moto GP race every year, around about late October / November.

For a town of just 7500 peeps, it’s a pretty tranquil place, most of the time, but when you have a big motor racing circuit just at the edge of town, you know it’s also got a fair chance of being noisy as hell at times too. The Ricardo Tormo Circuit (named after one of Valencia’s most famous motorcycle legends) also holds Formula 1 testing (usually every December and/or January) as well at Formula Renault (a bit like the old formula 3000) the World Superbikes (another bike championship) and the World Touring Cars Championship (they used to show a lot of this on BBC).

This year’s frivolities begin on the 6th of November, through to race day, on Sunday the 8th. Whether you are a motor sport fan or not, if you’re into parties & people, it’s without a doubt, well worth the effort of heading up to.

For the unbelievers (shame on you – it’s sooo much more exciting than Formula 1!), the Moto GP is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing, where your heroes are messers Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and our very own James Toseland. We all remember the greats such as Barry Sheene, Randy Mamola and Mick Doohan (what? Who they? Oh never mind). Anyway, this is F1 on 2 wheels. Slick, fast, dangerous, and great fun.

And just to see the troops of bikers arriving in Cheste for the weekend is a spectacle in itself.

So, fan or not? Well, is doesn’t really matter.

This is one mad fiesta, probably not for the kids though. It’s drink fuelled, loud, brash, but overall, just a big fun weekend. Bikes are a side issue. Everyone goes simply to have fun.

You don’t have to go the races, as most of the fun happens right in town, from the Friday night, right through until Sunday evening, when things start to wind down.

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Personally, if you haven’t been to a motorbike race before, and you’re living handy to Valencia, I really would suggest forking out the moolah, just to get a bit of the atmosphere. Prices start at a pretty reasonable €35 for a ‘mountain pass’. Hmm, well, that basically lets you onto the hill that overlooks the circuit, where you can sit on you bum and watch the proceedings. Not the most comfortable, but bring your cool box and you can have a picnic, with a beer and get 3 days of racing for less than the price for a night out. Much better is to buy one of the cheaper seat tickets, which start at €70 rising to €200 for one by the pits.

Funnily, enough, that’s the price we paid 4 years ago, when we first went to see the Moto GP, so it hasn’t gone up in price at all.

Fair dues. Worried about buying a cheap seat? Don’t be, this circuit is fantastic – it’s situated down in a bowl, almost like an amphitheatre, and you can see at least 80% of the circuit from any seat, so you really do get to see the whole race. Fantastic. Plus there’s geezers floating around all day with these great beer backpacks, selling away like nobodys business. A fairly intelligent idea, yes, you may be able to buy beer, but it’s no alcohol beer – let’s face it, thousands of bikers heading home after watching the race, with too much beer inside them = recipe for disaster! Smart move chaps. The circuit has a capacity of 120,000 peeps – I think it’s about 60-70000 seating, with the rest up on the mountain behind. I’d say the majority head to Cheste for the fiestas too. If you’ve been to Bunol for La Tomatina, here’s a gauge. They reckon 35,000+ people go to Bunol, treble that, and you get the picture for Cheste. In fact, some of the bars probably make more money in the Moto GP weekend than they do the rest of the year!!

So, fancy the racing as well?

Out & About Chat Go for it, you’ll have a blast watching it, at probably the most spectator friendly circuit on the calendar.

But, what’s in it for the non bike racing fans?

Well, this is just one great big fiesta weekend. You don’t need to love your bikes to fit in in Cheste. We have been along 3 times for the Moto GP weekend, and although it’s calmed down these past couple of years, it’s still great fun. Lot’s of beer tents in the streets, lots of food stalls, loud music everywhere, bikers showing off their somewhat dubious riding skills (although this is being knocked on the head quite a bit these past couple of years), I’ve even seen a guy walking around with a mini moto (you’ve probably seen one of these little minature motorbikes, that have a real engine – makes you look like a big elephant on a bicycle) on his shoulder, revving it away to the music! Or, the guy who had a shopping trolley with a motorbike engine with a big fat exhaust just pushing it around town, revving away. Yes, some people are just mad. Oh yeah, then there these 2 guys that had bought a motorbike of ebay, just so they could bring it to Cheste to set it on fire. Haaa, god we really did have such a great time!!.

But outside the madness, it’s just a great buzz. There really is nothing to be afraid off.

There are people from all over the world here to just have a good time, and watch a bit of racing, and the whole things just seems to gel as a really friendly, big street party.

While you’re there, if you fancy a big slap up meal, there’s a great restaurant just beside the circuit, in fact, you can see it from the A3 as well. It’s called La Carreta, and it’s a real old fashioned stylie Spanish Hotel/Restaurant, with old leather & wood chairs, and a real rustic feel. I love the place. Not sure what it’s like to get into at race weekend, probably bunged, but worth a jaunt, even if it’s just for a cold drink.

If you fancy a few drinks and staying the weekend and don’t fancy sleeping in the car (been there, done it, worn the tee shirt), there are some hotels around, but they tend to be back in towards Valencia, or around the big Bonaire shopping centre.

There are a few small, privately owned B&B’s around you could try out. My personal fave is www.villalaspalmasvalencia.com as they are literally right on the circuit’s doorstep. In fact, I just don’t think there’s anywhere closer.

Lovely people, and if you’re into your bikes, Mark can hook you up with a dirt biking tour thrown in too! I also know a couple more in and around, if anyone is looking for somewhere, just contact me! (and no, I’m not affiliated to any of them, and don’t get a free meal for recommending them!)

Cheste is really simple to get to – If you’re from Valencia, just head up the A3 towards Madrid, and you can actually see the circuit from the motorway. If you’re over Lliria or the North West of Valencia, you can get there on the CV-50. Check out the circuit website for more directions.

Above all, just get up there and enjoy yourself!!

Cheste circuit website www.circuitvalencia.com Villa las palmas website www.villalaspalmasvalencia.com La carreta restaurant website www.hotel-lacarreta.com This article was contributed to BRICHAT & Guide2Valencia by Lang Hunter.

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Kitchen Chat CREAM OF MINTED GARDEN PEA SOUP WITH CROUTONS

CREMA DE GUISANTES A LA MENTA CON TOSTONES

WHEN THE LARDER LOOKS BARE..........DON’T DESPAIR! Just a little improvisation with a few basic ingredients and there’s a delicious supper at hand.

This is one of the easiest and quickest soups you can make. To make more than 2 portions just scale up the ingredients in proportion. Use the zest of the lemon to counterbalance the sweetness of the peas, without dulling the colour. *Vegetarians can omit the bacon and use vegetable stock.

Ingredients 1 chicken stock cube 500ml/1 pint of boiling water 1 small lemon 2 rashers smoked streaky bacon vegetable oil 1 small onion knob of butter 300g/12oz frozen garden peas 1 tsp concentrated mint sauce 2 tbsp thick cream Croutons Any kind of white bread chopped into cubes then tossed in olive oil and grated Parmesan (or other) grated cheese.

You could use garlic & herbs instead. Bake in a hot oven for 5 - 10 minutes until crusty and golden.

Instructions Dissolve the stock cube in the boiling water. Remove paper-thin strips of zest from half the lemon and add to the stock.

If using bacon, chop and fry it in a medium-sized pan in the vegetable oil until very crisp. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.

Peel, halve and finely chop the onion. Gently reduce the onion in the butter, allowing about 10 minutes, then add the stock, peas and mint sauce. Boil for 3-4 minutes until the peas are very tender. Liquidise in batches.

Return to pan and re-heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve with a lavish swirl of cream topped with the bacon and/or the Parmesan croutons (if using).

ENJOY!

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AUNQUE LA DESPENSA ESTA VACIA..Que no te entre el pánico!

Solo un poco de improvisación con algunos ingredientes básicos y ya tenemos una deliciosa sopa a la que echar mano Esta es una de las sopas más fáciles y rápidas de preparar. Para hacer más de dos raciones, usa proporcionalmente más cantidad de los ingredientes citados. Utiliza la ralladura del limón para contrarrestar la dulzura de los guisantes añadir un toque de color a la sopa. *Los vegetarianos pueden omitir el beicon y utilizar caldo vegetal

Ingredientes

1 cubito de caldo de pollo 500 ml o una “pinta” de agua hirviendo 1 limón pequeño 2 lonchas de beicon ahumado Aceite vegetal 1 cebolla pequeña Una pizca de mantequilla 300 gramos/12 onzas de guisantes congelados 1 cucharadita de salsa de menta concentrada 2 cucharadas de nata para cocinar Tostones Puedes utilizar cualquier clase de pan blanco cortado en dados y rociado con aceite y queso parmesano (u otro queso rallado).

También los puedes preparar con ajo y hierbas aromáticas, si así lo prefieres. Tuestalos en el horno durante 5 -10 minutos, hasta que estén dorados y crujientes.

Instrucciones

Disuelve el cubito de caldo en el agua hirviendo. Corta pequeñas y delgadas tiras de la piel de medio limón y áñadelo al caldo Si utilizas el beicon, cortalo y frielo en una sarten mediana con el aceite vegetal hasta que esté crujiente.

Sácalo y escurrelo sobre papel de cocina Pela y corta la cebolla muy fina. A fuego suave, frie la cebolla en la mantequilla, reduce durante, más o menos, diez minutos, añade el caldo, los guisantes y la salsa de menta . Dejalo hervir 3 ó 4 minutos hasta que los guisantes esten tiernos. Trituralo con la batidora Vuelve a poner la sopa en la cacerola y calientala. Pruebala y sazonala a tu gusto . Sírvela con un generoso chorro de nata formando un espiral para decorar y coloca el beicon y los tostones al parmesano (si los utilizas) por encima.

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EATING OUT CHAT

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ast month saw the premiere of Bali’s Indian curry nights. The Masia Pavia was the venue elect to host the entré of her monthly, evening gourmet special and the turn out was quite impressive. It was a full house with over 70 covers reserved from a good mixture of British, Spanish and of course Indian (well … British Indian).

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he bar restaurant was transformed with decorations on an Indian theme. Tables were laid with wine glasses and candles, strewn with rose petals and the ambience completed with Indian music and the aroma of Sandalwood.

restaurante estaba lleno hasta la bandera, con más de 70 cubiertos reservados para la ocasión, con una buena mezcla de británicos, españoles y por supuesto Indios ( Bueno, los Indúes/británicos).

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l Restaurante se transformó completamente con las decoraciones temáticas Indúes. Las mesas estaban decoradas con copas de vino, velas y pétalos de rosa y el ambiente se completaba con música indú y el aroma de la madera de sándalo.

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he set menu began with salad and popadoms with chutneys and bhajis, followed by Bombay Potatoes and Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati rice and Nan bread and a mixed plate for dessert, all washed down with a choice of red or white house wine.

l menú empezó con ensalada y popadoms servidos con una selección de chutneys y Bhajias, a los que siguieron las patatas al estilo Bombay y el pollo Tikka Masala, acompañado con Nan (pan indú) y arroz Basmati, todo ello “remojado” con una selección de vinos tintos y blancos de la casa. También, se sirvió un plato mixto con postres variados.

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he curry was delicious, but pleasantly very mild, as Bali tells me Indians actually DON’T LIKE IT HOT, but of course, elsewhere….SOME DO, (Some say it’s really just a British macho thing)! Therefore, for those with stout hearts and asbestos linings who’ve acquired the taste, finely chopped chilies were provided to mix in.

Well, as they say, each to their own. big round of applause for Bali and Kipal, as well as Paco and helping hands at the Masia. We look forward to the next! (Will be scheduled for November)

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Bali is also offering personal instruction in the basics of Indian cooking. Anyone interested please give Bali a call on: 662 109 668

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l mes pasado asistimos a la presentación de las Noches del Curry Indú de Bali. El restaurante Masía Pavia fue el lugar elegido para celebrar el comienzo de estas especiales cenas gourmet que se celebrarán cada mes y tengo que decir que la numerosa asistencia de público fue impresionante. El

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l curry estaba delicioso, pero agradablemente suave.

Como me explicó Bali, a los Indúes realmente NO LES GUSTA TAN PICANTE, pero por supuesto, A TODOS LOS DEMAS SI (¡creo que esto es realmente una machada británica!). Asi que para aquellos de corazón bravo y sangre caliente, que tengan adquirido el gusto por lo picante, se suministraron chilis molidos para añadir al curry.

Como se suele decir, sobre gustos, no hay nada escrito. n gran aplauso desde aqui para Bali y Kipal, y también para Paco y a todos los empleados de Masia Pavia. ¡No podemos esperar al siguiente evento programado para el noviembre!

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Indian Curry Nights!

Next curry night will be in November - Venue to be arranged (From 8.30 p.m.)

RESERVATIONS ONLY

For reservations and menu call Bali on 662 109 668

More on RYANAIR

Budget airline RyanAir once again has defended its position over returning to Manises, by demanding a similar amount of money as that received by Air Nostrum, and added that it was a complete waste of money to offer financing to an airline that was already part of national carrier Iberia.

In a statement, the airline offered the opinion that the money granted to Air Nostrum was the result of a somewhat dubious public competition, but that RyanAir would be able to reverse the devastating fall in the number of tourists coming to Valencia.

THE BEACHES MALVARROSA & CABANYAL, IN THE CITY OF VALENCIA, HAVE OBTAINED THE Q QUALITY AG MARK CERTIFICATE AGAIN

Now, fines for pedestrians and bicycle riders in Valencia The Local Police will ticket pedestrians who clog the narrow sidewalks “Pedestrians must not dwell on the sidewalks in groups, when it forces other pedestrians to walk on the road.” So reads Article 46 of the draft ordinance for further movement processing the Valencia City Council for provisional approval by the plenary session this month.

The rule seeks to regulate pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Thus, pedestrians must tread with caution, because penalties may be imposed for other strange reasons such as running, jumping or forming a group that annoys other users of the pavements. Nor can pedestrians wait for the bus outside the designated area for the bus stop, invading the pathway.

All these faults are considered mild and may result in fines of 30 euros to 750 euros.

Valencia bikers can only go on the pavement indicated.

ards. For example, to highlight the prohibition of the riding of bicycles on sidewalks, “except in sections marked for this purpose”. It will apply to the streets and pedestrian areas “if there is no sign of prohibition to prevent it.

The maximum speed is 30 km / h on urban roads, 15 km / h in sidewalks and bike lanes and 10 km / h in pedestrian areas. In terms of parking, a bicycle can only be tied to railings if you use a device with plastic protection.

Tying them to trees is prohibited the same as attaching them to building facades.

In addition, riders cannot use headphones or mobile phones. This offense is considered serious and the fine could be from 750 euros to 1,500 euros. Drunk driving could cost the cyclist from 1,500 euros to 3,000 euros, as it is considered a very serious offence.

Last August, the Region of Valencia registered the second highest increase in overnight hotel stays among national tourists.

This represented an interannual growth of 7.7% (5.5 points above the national average). Benidorm recorded the highest number of overnight stays in Spain, with 797,896. These figures, published in the latest Hotel Occupancy Survey conducted by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), confirm that the Region of Valencia is one of the leading destinations for national tourism.

The Region of Valencia was the third most popular holiday destination among Spanish residents, with over 637,700 visitors and a total of 2,394,413 overnight stays (13.9% of the total for Spain), only behind Andalusia and Catalonia. These figures are partly due to the current climate, in which Spanish tourists prefer to choose destinations closer to home when planning their summer holidays.

The city of Benidorm is still ahead of other destinations in terms of its popularity among Spanish residents, with close to 798,896 overnight stays in the month of August. This figure represents an increase of close to 11.9% in comparison with the same period of 2008 and is the best result for the past five years. The survey also highlights that the level of hotel occupancy reached close to 90%.

National situation The increase in national tourism is also extrapolated to other regions, where overnight stays by Spanish residents increased by 2.2% in comparison with August 2008. In fact, national tourists represented 58.8% of tourists staying in hotels.

For their part, cyclists will also be subject to new stand-

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You CAN vote in UK polls when living abroad, but it’s difficult!

According to the UK’s independent elections watchdog, the Electoral Commission, it is estimated that only around 13,000 expats out of 5.5 million British citizens living abroad are actually on the electoral role in the UK. The details can be found on the Guide2Valencia link in the news for 28th September.

Valencia Community heavily in debt The economic crisis and urgent financial matters last year resulted in a worsening of the deficit for the Valencian Community.

It ended the year in the red to the tune of 598 million Euros, according to information released by the Conselleria for Finance.

Two important areas were marked in financial circles during the last year: term debt increased by 483.1 million Euros that overall ended 2008 being at over six billion Euros.

The report also revealed that one of the largest sources of income for the Valencian Government - taxes and IVA - dropped during 2008 by 44%, that in reality meant that almost a billion Euros less was received from these two sources of income.

The new Ford C-Max, will be built in Almussafes Valencia The Ford motor company, presented its new C-Max at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt from the 17th to 27th September.

This famous company, dedicated to the manufacture of cars, has made it known that they would present their new model C-Max, during the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, This car has been created based on the design of the concept cars ‘Iosis MAX’, which were presented at the International Motor Show in Geneva, and as we know today, this new model features a stylish more dynamic than a tourist class car.

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Among the new technologies that are incorporated in this car are the new Ford EcoBoost petrol engine 1.6-liter directinjection, a system of semi-automatic parallel parking and a vehicle detection device in the blind spot, all these elements with the order to provide better user comfort and safety.

The car, belonging to a new generation of global cars, developed for the C segment, is the first of this range, and goes on sale in the second half of 2010.

During the Frankfurt Motor Show yesterday, Ford officially unveiled its new C-Max and announced that it will be made exclusively in the factory in Almussafes. The car will be available next year in Europe and in 2011 in the United States, where some 60,000 units are expected to be sold. In a reaction to this news, the UGT trades union, whose members are in the majority in Almussafes, stated that it was a happy moment that Valencia would be able to produce a car of world importance.

The automaker Ford presented during the upcoming International Motor Show in Frankfurt (17 to 27 September) its new model C-Max, which is built exclusively at the production plant of the company in Almussafes (Valencia), reported the company today.

This model will be released during the second half of 2010 and becomes the first car of a generation of global vehicles that are developed from the C-segment platform of the company. This comprehensive range will also feature the new Focus, which will arrive later next year.

UK Pension Funds concerns Many members of a UK Pension Scheme are suffering from frozen pension benefits. Many of these Scheme’s Pension Funds are not performing much above inflation, let alone making money, and many look like they are doomed completely according to a recent Daily Mail Front Page article.

But enough doom and gloom, it is possible to move this money out, into a secure, profit making situation in which the HMRC allows individuals to draw down cash or take a 3rd party loan against. i.e. Cash to Invest.

Known as QROPS (Qualified Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme). this sounds too good to be true, so .....

BRITCHAT are finding out more for an article in our November issue”!

If you would like informatioin before 15th November let me know and I will be happy to send it by email. (Ask John).

9th October ...

So what’s it all about?

El Rey Don Jaime 1 el Conquistador, James I the Conqueror (b. February 2, 1208, d. 27 July, 1276) was between 1213 - 1276 Lord of Montpellier. Count of Barcelona, King of Aragon, King of Majorca and King of Valencia.

His long reign (63 years) saw the expansion of the Crown of Aragon on all fronts: into Languedoc (France) to the north, the Balearic Islands to the east and Valencia to the south.

Originally, the concept of this new hispanic state straddling the Pyrenees, was to counterbalance the power of France north of the Loire.

But, ultimately, by the Treaty of Corbeil in 1258, Jaime would withdraw from dispute with the French king Louis IX (Saint Louis), satisfied with recognition of his status, and the surrender of old, illusory French claims to suzerainty over Catalunya, which he integrated into his realm.

In between times, Jaime turned to the south and to the Mediterranean, where he became absorbed in the “RECONQUISTA”, the Christian re-conquest of Moorish Spain. He conquered Majorca on 10 September 1229 and the rest of the Balearic Islands; Minorca 1232; Ibiza and Formentera 1235. His part in the Reconquista was similar in Mediterranean Spain to that of his contemporary Ferdinand III of Castile in Andalusia.

The conquest of what would be the Kingdom of Valencia began in 1232, when Jaime took the citadel of Morella.

Shortly after, in 1233, Burriana and Peñíscola were also taken from the Balansiya (Valencia in Arabic) taifa.

Finally in 1238, following the capitulation of the Saracen ruler Zayan, Jaime entered the city of Valencia on 9 October in a triumphal procession. This date is regarded today as the dawn of the Kingdom of Valencia and is celebrated in a grand Moors and Christians parade and spectacular fireworks etc. For the Valencian people, King Jaime is still their beloved founding father.

This long enduring respect may in part be explained by the fact that Jaime didn’t annex the kingdom, but instead decided to give it autonomy. This was in order to keep the fragile balance of power amongst the Iberian monarchies. The Cortes (the representative assembly) was born and Valencia was granted its own code of laws - the “Furs de Valencia”, charters which became the founding stone of Valencian independence, granting it wide self government, initially from the Crown of Aragon and, later, from the unified Spanish Kingdom.

Soon after the conquest, the city was re-built as a Christian city - physically and socially. The main mosque was replaced with the Cathedral, the streets were aligned and widened, and the population of Valencia quickly coerced behind the new religion and the guilds.

Jaime warred against the Moors again in Murcia, on behalf of his son-in-law Alfonso X of Castile. On 26 March 1244, the two monarchs signed the Treaty of

Almizra to determine the zones of their expansion into Andalusia and to prevent mutual conflict. Specifically, it defined the borders of the newly-created Kingdom of Valencia. The boundaries and identity of the present Autonomous Community of Valencia are essentially based on those of this former Kingdom.

In 1276, Jaime fell ill at Alzira and resigned his crown, intending to retire to the monastery of Poblet, but soon afterwards he died at Valencia on 27 July.

Jaime occupies a high place among Spanish kings, both as a soldier, and as a legislator and organiser. He compiled the Libre del Consulat de Mar, which governed maritime trade and helped establish Aragonese supremacy in the western Mediterranean. He protected and encouraged men of letters, inspired the chronicle that bears his name, and brought his different peoples to a degree of political and cultural maturity that can reasonably be described as admirable.

Viva El Rey y Viva Valencia!

The Editor

Romantic 19 c. portrait of Jaime I,

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Balcon de Montroy Rastro

Sunday 15th November 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stalls will include handmade cards, homemade cakes, bric a brac, thai gifts, pet supplies, avon and much more. Info: 96-255-5819 (Carolyn)

OLOCAU RASTRO

Refreshments & Food Available. Next 3 dates: October 25th, November 29th & December 20th.

Social Club, Urb. La Lloma. 10am till 2pm. Set up from 9am for sellers. Price: Tables €5. Raffle €1.

Bookings & More Info: MIKE - 663003920 or CAROLYN - 664809608 Proceeds usually given to a worthwhile charity.

Directions: Follow signs to OLOCAU from LLIRIA, Turn right towards BETERA at the main CV333 Roundabout, (CV333 Near Valencia).

URB. LA LLOMA is on the next roundabout, RASTRO will be signposted from there.

Car Boot Sale & Market

Sunday, 8 November + Sunday, 6 December 10.30 to13.30 Masia Pavia Restaurant. On Masia Pavia Urba Near Monserrat. Call Amanda 625 819 734 or email amandainvalencia@yahoo. com to book your stand (English) Paco 616 399 372. (Espanol) - FREE STANDS Refreshments, breakfast, lunch available.

Language Exchange Nights at The Lounge Bar Valencia

This is a very popular event where people interested in improving their level of speaking in their languages come along to meet like-minded people and have a chat in a relaxed environment. This is also a great way of meeting new people and integrating a bit more into Valencian life. All ages and levels are welcome.

Monday…. English/Spanish Tuesday….English/French/Italian/Spanish Wednesday…German/Spanish Starts 10pm until usually about 12.30/1.00am

6th to 8th November Honey Fest.

Check out www.fivamel.com it is the honey festival in Montroi (Valencia). 6-8 of Nov. Its very big. Bali tells us that she has been for the last 3 years and people go from all over Spain to visit. Bali has booked a stand.

Sounds like it’s a must for a visit!

Cheers Halloween Party 31st October See advert Page 7 - Bookings only!

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Monthly Ballroom Dancing

Albergue Sanabria, near Monserrat and Torrent Partida Corral de Mañez, 325-L Torrent. On the second Saturday of every month. 8.00 to 10.30 p.m.

Admission is free.

Contact: Doug 96-212-7771.

NEW MUSICAL SOCIETY

A new musical society are looking for more members to perform on stage (solo, chorus, dancing, acting etc) Even if you want to blend in with the chorus – don’t be afraid to come along to our next meeting at Altury in September (date to be confirmed). For more information please call Marie on 677-670-636.

Vino Valencias Wine Club

The 3rd event will be held on Wednesday November 18.

At all our events we serve 3 glasses of quality wine from the Comunidad Valenciana and these are combined with 3 tapas. Entrance fee per person is 10 € only and the time of the event is 19:30-22:00 hr. Understandably we have space for only 50-60 people, reservations, are necessary and can be done via the events page on our website.

Time:19:30-22:00 hr. Price: €10 for 3 glasses of wine and 3 tapas. All events in Valencia.

Web: http://www.vino-valencia.com/

Singles Social Night Loung Bar

This is a fun night for people interested in meeting new people and making friends. Starts at 9.30pm with a welcome drink. Cost 15€.

Bookings by email to Sharron at www.costablancaspeeddating.es Tel: 620403424 or directly to Fiona at The Lounge Café-Bar, calle Estameñeria Vieja 2 Bajo, 46001 Valencia Tel: 96 391 80 94 www.theloungecafebar.com New Activity called WAY TAN YONG No matter what your age or physical condition, this new activity will improve your health, energy and well-being.

It’s called WAY TAN YONG and in essence, is working with energy through gentle easy movements. This new group intends to start in the Chiva/Godelleta area this Autumn, so if you are interested please contact Mila on 627-884-298.

Montroy Car Boot Sale

November 1, and December 13.

It is always held at Calle La Pau from 10 - 2 Contact person: Cindy 960 802 513 & 695 100 540

HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY CHAT

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HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY CHAT

CALL NOW! 96 131 0522 WE SPEAK ENGLISH!

COMPUTERISED SPINAL CHECK IN THE CENTRO QUIROPRÁCTICO DE ROCAFORT

Have you ever experienced?

-Stress -Tiredness, lack of energy -Pinched nerves -Migraines, headaches -Stiffness in the neck -Whiplash, neck trauma -Vertigos, dizziness -Tension, shoulder pains -Thoracic or lumbar pain -Chest pain, Asthma -Bad posture -Stomach acidity -Sciatica, pain down the leg -Joint pain, knee pain -Pins and needles, numbness arms or hands -Pins and needles or numbness down the leg

FREE spinal check If you have experienced one or more of these symptoms, Plaza San Sebastian, 8 Bajo could be the solution.

46111 ROCAFORT available Call now forchiropractic a free check, it could be the start of a new life!

CHIROPRACTIC AND BACKACHES Backaches are a major cause of absenteeism in Spain and represent an enormous cost to social security, in terms of days off work, medical treatments and surgery.

LA QUIROPRACTICA Y LOS DOLORES DE ESPALDA

Chiropractic is a recognized science in all English-speaking countries and in northern Europe. Why is it legal and included in the main stream care in all these countries? Simply because the cost-effectiveness has been demonstrated in these countries for some time now!

Los dolores de espalda son una de las principales causas de baja laboral en España. Representan un coste enorme para la seguridad social, en días de baja laboral, en tratamientos médicos y cirugía.

Numerous studies, mostly in the USA, have established that for common low back pain, Chiropractic is much cheaper than more conventional treatments. Moreover, they also show that people return to work in less time after receiving chiropractic care!

Chiropractic will correct the cause of the problem, which is usually the displacement of one or more vertebrae. This is also called subluxation. These spinal deviations will cause irritation in different tissues, whether disc, muscle, ligament or nerve. The chiropractor's work is to perform smooth and painless adjustments to the spine, to balance the spine, so it can function properly. Correcting the cause of the problem, the body will function better, and thus heal itself without drugs or surgery.

Here are some comments from some of our patients: “…thanks to chiropractic care I avoided spinal surgery…” “…the pains have disappeared in only five sessions. I can climb the stairs and enjoy my grand children now…”

The Chiropractic Center in Rocafort offers free spinal checks to see if chiropractic could be a solution to your health problems.

Call now to 96 131 05 22 for a complimentary examination of your spine.

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La Quiropráctica es una ciencia reconocida en todos los países Anglosajones y en los del norte de Europa. ¿Por qué está reconocida en todos esos países y en España no?

Simplemente porque la relación coste/eficacia está demostrada en estos países desde hace tiempo. Numerosos estudios, mayoritariamente estadounidenses, han establecido que para los dolores comunes de espalda, la Quiropráctica resulta mucho más barata que los tratamientos convencionales. Además, también se demuestra que la gente retoma su trabajo en menor tiempo tras haber recibido cuidados Quiroprácticos!

La quiropráctica va a corregir la causa del problema, que generalmente es el desplazamiento de una o más vértebras, también llamada subluxación. Estos desplazamientos van a provocar irritación en distintos tejidos, ya sean de disco, musculares, ligamentosos o nerviosos. El trabajo del quiropráctico consiste en realizar ajustes suaves e indoloros de la columna vertebral, equilibrar la columna vertebral para que pueda funcionar lo mejor posible. Corrigiendo la causa del problema, el cuerpo va a funcionar mejor, y así curarse a sí mismo, sin medicamentos ni cirugía.

En el Centro Quiropráctico de Rocafort realizamos estudios gratuitos de su columna para ver si la quiropráctica puede ayudarle.

Llame ahora al 961310522 para su

estudio de su columna.

HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY CHAT

Our Beauty & Holistic Salon is now re-open for business!

Amanda looks forward to welcoming current & new clients Pedicures, Manicures, Facials, Waxing, Tinting, Massage & more!

Ask for colour price list for full details Appointments - Please telephone 625 819 734 or email: amandainvalencia@yahoo.com

English Spoken - 96 255 5575 Please book for an appointment

Expert & Complete Dental Treatment Dr. José R. Ottuño Macián Odontólogo nº col: 2621

C/ BLASCO IBAÑEZ Nº 1, BAJO. REAL. 46194 VALENCIA

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HOME & GARDEN CHAT

Lime Scale - Never again! ¡Adiós a la cal!

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n previous months, I have talked about the problems we have had with limescale and the solution we found, namely the Hydroflow electronic water conditioner.

I

n September, I went to Nottingham in England to visit Hydropath, the company behind Hydroflow, to find out more. In a nutshell, Hydropath uses electronic pulses to prevent lime scale forming and to break it down, if it already exists. A field of positive electrons on the skin of the pipes throughout the water system prevents lime scale forming.

B

elow Dr Stefanini, the brains behind Hydropath, demonstrates, with an oscilloscope, how Hydropath works throughout a water system. The radio frequency waves travel forwards and backwards through the water. ydropath works 24-7, whether water is flowing or not. All other antilime scale products only function when the water is switched on and flowing ie some 4% of the time in a typical home.

H

E

n meses anteriores he mencionado los problemas que hemos tenido con la cal y la solución que finalmente encontramos: el filtro de agua Hydroflow.

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n septiembre,viajé a Nottingham, Inglaterra, para visitar Hydropath, la compañía que respalda a Hydroflow, para buscar más información.Para resumirlo brevemente, Hydropath utiliza impulsos eléctricos para impedir que la cal se forme y disolverla una vez formada. Un campo de electrones positivos en el recubrimiento de las tuberias del sistema de purificación del agua, previene la formación de depositos de cal.

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n la fotografia inferior, el Dr Stefanini, el cerebro detrás de Hydropath, demuestra con un osciloscopio, el funcionamiento de Hydropath en las tuberias de una instalación.Las ondas de radiofrecuencia viajan en todas las direcciones a través del agua.

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ydropath funciona las veinticuatro horas del dia, todos los dias de la semana, esté el agua circulando o no. Otros productos antical solamente funcionan cuando abrimos el grifo y el agua está circulando, por ejemplo sólo un 4% del tiempo en una casa convencional.

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hese before and after photos were taken from a factory, installed with a C Range Hydroflow.

H

ydropath also have a product for swimming pools – AquaCLEAR – that flocculates and eliminates algae and bacteria; and saves on chlorine and electricity, as you don’t need to run the pump so much.

I

was so impressed with all this that we have taken on the distribution of hydropath products in the Valencian Community. This will involve sub-distributors. So if you are interested in a second income or have limescale problems, please get in touch with: -

peter@valinmo.com

or call/text 634 328 693 or visit www.calnuncamas.com .

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E

stas fotografias de “antes y después” fueron tomadas en una fábrica p o seedora de una instalación de la gama C Hydroflow

H

ydropath también tiene un producto para piscinas, AquaCLEAR, que purifica y elimina las algas y bacterias, ahorrando asi en cloro y electricidad, porque no se necesita usar tanto la depuradora.

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odo esto me impresionó tanto, que ahora soy distribuidor de los productos hydropath en la Comunidad Valenciana. Esto conlleva tener subdistribuidores, asi que si usted está interesado en conseguir unos ingresos extras o tiene problemas con la cal, por favor póngase en contacto conmigo en peter@valinmo.como

llámeme o envie un mensaje de texto al 634 328 693.

También puede visitar mi página web www.calnuncamas.com

HOME & GARDEN CHAT

WONDERFULLY WOOD

Log Homes

Wooden Ceilings & Hardwood Floors Installed - Refinished - Restored & More For more information, please visit our website http://wonderfullywood.com Or phone: 96 212 9835 Mobile: 665 494 405

“Limescale Never More”, is a big ask. But ..... we deliver it with Hydropath’, the Green technology that saves you money.

- HydroFLOW for homes and businesses - AquaKLEAR for swimming pools - private and public - SteamKLEAR for steam - ie laundries, steam baths - AgriFLOW for agricultural use with ground water

The HydroFLOW is much used with solar panels as well as traditional hot water systems.

The AquaKLEAR acts as a flocculent and attacks bacteria and algae as well, slashing the cost of pool maintenance.

For more information call the hot-line

634 328 693 or 96 156 1730 or email info@calnuncamas.com or visit www.calnuncamas.com

THE RED PALM WEEVIL (Part 4) EL PICUDO ROJO DE LAS PALMERAS We already talked in the August issue of the different insecticides authorized by the Valencian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (“Conselleria de Agricultura” ) against the red palm weevil (rhynchophorus ferrugineus) palm tree disease.

These insecticides are used often for agricultural premises and plant nurseries and also for parks and gardens, both public and private. We will focus this month on the last case, as this is the one which concerns us more.

Out of the two insecticides authorized ,one is chemical and the other biological. Next we are going to describe the first one leaving the biological one for the November issue.

The chemical insecticide (IMIDACLOPRID 20%) has insecticidal properties and works in a double way: systemic (enters inside the plant and circulates within it in a very smart way) and residual, because of contact and ingestion, This chemical is absorbed by the “foliate” part of the plant (leaves of plants) and also by the “radicular” part (roots of plants), although this is not totally proven and the experts in palm trees have different opinions on the topic. The pattern of action of this insecticide is the activation and subsequent blockade of the insects’ nerve impulses, killing them in this way .

In addition to acting against the red palm tree weevil, also controls several other plagues on different >>>>

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HOME & GARDEN CHAT

Urb. La serreta, 34

96 255 9030

nusva@telefonica.net

46194 REAL (Valencia) Nusva Construcciones, SL is an established family run construction located in Real de Montroy dedicated to producing excellent quality construction services and professionalism for over 17 years. We are specialized in constructing new builds and full projects, swimming pools and terraces. In fact, all types of renovations and most aspects of construction.

Over the past 4 years Nusva Construcciones SL have completed many projects for the Spanish and English speaking community and have built up an excellent reputation for quality, price and impeccable detail.

But, before you spend a penny, we invite you to inspect many of our past & present projects. For a no obligation quote please contact Nusva Construcciones SL.

Office / Oficina: 96 255 9030 Inglés / English: 647 787 350 Español / Spanish: 669 374 167 Nusva Construcciones, SL es una empresa familiar situada en Real de Montroy dedicada a la construcción durante más de 17 años con excelentes resultados por su servicio y su profesionalidad. Nusva Construcciones está especializada en obra nueva y proyectos completos, piscinas y terrazas y todo tipo de reformas y otros aspectos de la construcción.

Durante los últimos 4 años Nusva Construcciones ha completado numerosos proyectos para clientes españoles y extranjeros, gozando de una reputación excelente por su calidad, precio y su atención hasta el último detalle.

Le invitamos a visitar nuestros trabajos realizados tanto en el presente como en el pasado. Para un presupuesto gratuito sin compromiso pueden llamar a Nusva Construcciones SL. BRITCHAT . 18

HOME & GARDEN CHAT >>> plants, both ornamental and agricultural. For that matter this product has been used and has been in the marketed for more than twenty years now.

>>Tiene propiedades insecticidas por vía sistémica (penetra dentro de la planta y circula por la sabia) y residual; con actividad por contacto e ingestión, es absorbido tanto por vía foliar (hojas de las plantas) como por vía radicular (raíces de las plantas), aunque esto ultimo no esta probado del todo en palmeras y existen diferentes opiniones sobre el tema.

It’s scope of action spread to aphids, white fly, interfacial mosquito, minelayer of citrus fruits, drill of the corn, minelayer of the pear tree, Colorado beetle, wire maggot, psylla of the apple tree, psylla of the pear tree and woodlice.

Sus propiedades insecticidas se basan en la activación y subsiguiente bloqueo de los impulsos nerviosos de los insectos lo que les produce la muerte.

As we have already remarked previously, in the next issue we will talk in more detail about the biological insecticide, how they act and which advantages they have, because they are harmless to humans, pets and plants.

Además de actuar contra el picudo rojo de las palmeras también controla varias plagas de diferentes plantas, tanto ornamentales como de uso agrícola, que es en realidad para lo que se ha utilizado durante los más de veinte años que este producto se encuentra en el mercado.

Su campo de acción se extiende a pulgones, mosca blanca, mosquito verde, minador de los cítricos, taladro del maíz, minador del peral, escarabajo de la patata, gusano de alambre, psylla del manzano, psylla del peral y cochinillas.

Goodbye and take good care of yourselves and your plants until next monrh.

JUANMA MARTINEZ

En el número de Agosto ya hablamos de los insecticidas que actualmente la conselleria de agricultura, pesca y alimentación tiene autorizado su uso contra el picudo rojo (rhynchophorus ferrugineus) tanto en uso para viveristas y uso para parques y jardines, tanto públicos como privados. Nos centraremos en este último caso que es el que nos incumbe.

Como ya hemos comentado anteriormente en el próximo numero hablaremos del producto biológico, que es, como actúa, sus ventajas, por que no daña a personas ni animales, etc, etc. Hasta entonces.

De los dos insecticidas autorizados uno es químico y el otro biológico. A continuación describimos como actúa el primero dejando el biológico para el próximo numero.

Insecticida químico (IMIDACLOPRID 20%): >>

JUANMA MARTINEZ

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José: 630 568 239 Andreas: 696 696 010 BRITCHAT . 19

HOME & GARDEN CHAT

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CHARITY CHAT

Five Men. Two Marbellas. To Marbella.

To the Arctic. For the charity DebRA home of DebRA Spain. From Marbella, they will drive until they run out of Europe, at the Arctic Circle in Norway.

They left Southampton on Friday 18th September 2009, bound for Portsmouth. Brittany Ferries kindly agreed to pay for their crossing to St Malo in France. They arrived in France on the morning of the 19th and drove directly to Marbella, arriving there in the early hours of Sunday 20th September.

Later that afternoon, the Town Hall of Marbella agreed to close off part of the motor way under the famous Marbella Bridge for them to use as a starting point.

A Charity drive for the Epidermolysis Bullosa charity DebRA. In 2007, Brida Heartford, niece of Ross Holland, was born with the most severe type of EB, she died in March 2008 aged 14 months.

On Monday September 21st 2009 at 12.00 noon, Ross and five friends set off to drive from Marbella, Spain to the Arctic Circle in six days in their classic SEAT “Marbella” Cars, with the aim to raise for the charity DebRA, a pound for every one of the 6,703 miles of the journey!

As DebRA had been such a great source of support and advice for his family during Brida's very short life, Ross and five friends, John Allen, Jon Short, Emilio Tesi, Shaun Dodimead and Jim Wright decided to undertake a charity drive across Europe in a small, cheap, economical car decorated with the DebRA logos. The aim: to raise funds for DebRA, and also to raise awareness of EB across the whole continent.

Having bought two SEAT Marbella cars, they decided to drive from their home cities of Southampton and Nottingham to Marbella, which is the spiritual home of the SEAT Marbella, and conveniently, the

They then drove to Alicante, leaving there on the morning of the 21st bound for Monaco.

They interrupted their drive briefly to meet up with BRITCHAT under the A7/E15 motor way bridge near Torrent, Valencia. After a short interview, we took some photos, wished them all the best and waved them on their way. We expect that they will update their website on reaching their destination - THE ARCTIC CIRCLE! On the 22nd, they aimed to drive from Monaco, through Italy and Switzerland, into Germany. On the 22nd / 23rd, to arrive at the town of Biedenkopf, home of DebRA Germany, where they have a civic reception arranged with the Lord Mayor! From Biedenkopf, their next days travel through Denmark and Sweden to the vicinity of Stockholm. Then to arrive at the Arctic Circle in Norway by the 25th / 26th September with two fully functioning, if slightly tired, SEAT Marbella Cars!

Power: 40 bhp Top Speed: 83 mph (Subject to change.)

Fuel Consumption 60.1 mpg

at

56mph:

Acceleration (0-60mph): 19.3 seconds (Unless we’re in it.)

Max. Torque 6.7/60-3000

(Kgm/Nm

Suspension: MacPherson (Front only.)

rpm): Strut

Solid axle with leaf springs (Softens the ride in the rear!)

Kerbweight: 680kg Max Permissible Weight: 1150 (Diets all round then!)

Width: 1.46 metres Length: 3.475 metres Height: 1.445m (May become lower when we get in.)

Boot capacity: 0.272m change of socks each.)

(One

Epidermolysis Bullosa Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a very rare genetic condition in which the skin and internal body linings blister at the slightest knock or rub, causing painful, open wounds.

You can read more about the charity DebRA on their website http://www.debra.org.uk/ You can sponsor the charity on the official website: http://arcticmarbellaswebscom/

VITAL STATISTICS For the Petrol Heads amongst you, here are the vital statistics of the 903cc SEAT Marbella.

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LEGAL CHAT

Sole Trader, Partnership Or Limited Company?

It should include the articles of association, determining how management is organized and identity of the manager or managers.

The entry into force in 1995 of the law of limited liability companies has allowed the formation of corporations, sole proprietorships and the possibility that opens up to the current self-employed or those who need to have a legal personality (as a society act) without having to rely on a partner.

The statutes should include, at least, the name of the company, the corporate purpose, determining the activities that comprise it, the closing date of the financial year, address, social capital, participation in the division, nominal value and sequential numbering and how to organize society.

The constitution of a society depends, first, on the responsibilities you are willing to take and the kind of taxation that is appropriate for the benefits, because the autonomous commits his entire estate, business and personal, but in a Limited Company the responsibility is limited to the capital. Moreover, the autonomous person (Self employed soles trader) is taxed with a banded income tax, while a company pays corporation tax, with a single rate of 30%.

Partnerships: There is an intermediate state between self employment and a limited (SL) company, which is chosen by some high-income professionals, but experts generally advise against this except in cases where the partners are close relatives (used in communities and neighbours for example).

Taxation is often one of the first reasons that leads to creating a corporation in order to pay less. If we assume the case to pursue activities as self or as a sole proprietorship, and where family circumstances, assets and profits. the autonomous and the owner of the sole proprietorship are the same, you pay to the Treasury theoretically the same, except that the tax base is high.

When the tax base is low, it is preferable to act as autonomous because you are taxed as an individual, therefore conforming to a range of sections, ranging from 0% to 43%. The tax is progressive, the more you earn, the highest percentage terms you pay, If you earn a lot, it is preferable to set up a company and pay 30% of the benefit, as being self employed you could pay over 40% As for deductions, payments are made as a self employed person and not a company.

Among the non-tax considerations, the labor and management bear the most influence in the decision to start a business, but both the autonomous individual as the employer must qualify occupationally autonomous regime of Social Security as a freelancer and may need another worker, so the administration of its activity may be as or more complicated than a sole proprietorship.

The process of setting up a company can cost between 700 and 900 €, plus the fees of the professionals involved: managers, lawyers, etc.., Either to make all relevant arrangements or for writing deeds and/or statutes. The time required for the incorporation is 10 to 15 days and the registration procedures come later.

To set up as sole trader, you are only required to be of age and have free disposal of assets. The minimum share capital of a limited liability company is €3006, with no maximum, and must be fully paid at source. The bank, where the deposit of money was made, must certify that amount is in the bank, after which you can use it for equipment purchases, for example, once the company is legallyset up.

The minimum number of members is one and there is currently no maximum limit, but as it is intended that these companies do not have access to the stock market, in practice it limits the maximum number of partners. The shares are restricted transmission, except in the case of relatives or companies in the same group as the transferor.

The articles of incorporation of a company must be signed by all the founders and also the identity of the partner or partners must express the will to establish a limited liability, contributions each partner made and the numbers of shares.

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It’s called “The community of property” (Partnership) and is a civil society, only valid for tax purposes, but allows you to conduct business, sign contracts, billing, etc..

The creation of a community means less cost than setting up a limited company. Its creation is done through the presentation of a Treasury contract signed by the partners (community). The contract must list the identity of those in the community, what they will spend and clauses that commoners may consider relevant. That is, they can be set from the role of each partner within the partnership to the causes of dissolution or division of property, for example.

In practice, the wording of this contract meets the characteristics of a society. For tax purposes, the declaration of each member is assigned to it in income and profits, which are shared among members of the partnership.

Steps to Create a Limited Company Negative certification of the name: The Central Business Register must certify that the name chosen by the company does not match an existing one. Request must be submitted with the names chosen, with a maximum of three. Validity period of two months.

Drafting the memorandum and articles of association: Normally, an attorney drafts the document in which the parties agree to establish a society and establishing rules for its operation.

Grant a public deed of incorporation: The partners signed before a notary deed of society, which must accompany negative certification of the name and statutes.

Paying taxes: On the Property Transfer and Stamp represents 1% of the capital. Payment must be made within 30 working days from the issuance of writing, and must be accompanied by a copy thereof, together with the form of tax. Once you have paid the levy, you request the PageRank, and the declaration of commencement of activities, which may be a prior declaration if the activity does not start immediately Social Security: Before starting the activity, the company must enroll in Social Security. In the case of sole proprietor, he must also register in the Autonomous System of Social Security.

If the company has employees, you must give them an offer letter before the start of employment with up to 30 days to communicate the activity of opening the workplace.

Registration: In the commercial register for the head office.

Must accompany the first copy of the deeds and the elimination of capital transfer tax, within one month from the deed.

Note: Depending on the activity to develop, it may also be necessary to apply for a business license or a license facilities in the City for work.

LEGAL CHAT

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PET CHAT

Animal and Animal Charity Information with useful Adverts www.naturalezayanimales.com

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e are a newly formed charity association of which the objectives and aims are to increase public awareness of the need to care for and protect our environment and the welfare of all the animals in it, Both domestic and wildlife.

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e are working with local schools to educate young children in this way of life, and arranging walks and other social activities to encourage other people to join with us in this venture and to help in understanding the needs of animals and of our planet to ensure a healthy future for generations to come! If anyone would like further information on our association, please call Lin on 680790059 or contact us via our website. We have a large number of dogs urgently needing good homes.

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have attached some photo’s! if you can find a place in your heart for one of these deserving animals, please call Lin! Also, if you would be interested in being a temporary foster carer to a dog or cat, while it is being re-homed, please contact me!

Lana, approximately 18 months old. Very loving and obedient. Luca and is about 3 or 4 years old. And there are Tosca & Becky.

So Simple!

Tick Remover

If anyone would like further information on our association, please call Lin on 680 790 059

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.E.P.A. rotección y educación para los animales

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Bonfire Night Bash!

Thursday, 5th November at 8pm - The Microlight Aerodrome, Benicolet

11 euros - (includes portion of food and 1st drink) Pre booking only: 699 923 516 or 610 961 697 or www.thecostablancapartybus.com

o help PEPA phone 650 304 746. Please visit our website for more information about this event & about P.E.P.A. Why not take the opportunity to see some of the smashing animals that are ready and waiting for adoption!

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COMPETITION CHAT

We had TWO competition results this month! And, the winner is ......

We had our new sales consultant for Valencia, Cristina Garay draw the names out of the two bags for: 1. The Don Quixote Competition 2. The Valencia CF Competition for the Europa match, 1st October.

And here are the luck winners:Don Quixote: Cindy Sanchez who will enjoy the wine! He was on the front page under the bridge!

Valencia Game: Denis Scanlan who later wrote in: Hi Chris, thanks for the tickets. Went to the football last night, a good game, good result and a thoroughly enjoyable evening. thanks again. Den. The prize presentation at Cheers Bar in Montserrat (See advert on Page 7!)

Now the promised information on Don Quixote!

A Quixotic Tale whose name you shouldn’t want to forget.

Author Miguel de Cervantes Fully titled “The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha” (Spanish: El ingenioso hidalgo don Quixote de la Mancha) is an episodic novel by Miguel de Cervantes and originally published in two volumes (1605 and sequel 1615).

Don Quixote is the most influential work of literature to emerge from the Spanish Golden Age and the entire Spanish literary canon. As a founding work of modern Western literature, it regularly appears high on lists of the greatest works of fiction ever published.

Although farcical on the surface, the novel is serious and philosophical about the theme of deception. Don Quixote’s imaginings are the butt of outrageous and cruel practical jokes throughout. The contrasts between the tall, thin, fancystruck, and idealistic Quixote and his fat, squat and dull-witted, but ever faithful side kick Sancho Panza, is a motif echoed down through the ages, ever since the book’s publication.

It is considered a satire of orthodoxy, truth, veracity, and even nationalism. In going beyond mere storytelling by exploring the individualism of his characters, Cervantes broke out of the narrow literary conventions of the chivalric romance literature that he spoofed, which consisted of straightforward retelling of a series of acts that redound to the knightly virtues of the hero. >>>

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SPORT CHAT >>> The world of ordinary people, from shepherds to tavern-owners and inn-keepers was also ground breaking, while the character of Don Quixote became so famous in its time, that the word quixotic was quickly coined in many languages.

The opening sentence created a classic Spanish cliché with the phrase “…de cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme, “whose name I do not want to remember.”

“In a place at La Mancha, whose name I do not want to remember, not very long ago lived a country hidalgo, one of those gentlemen or hidalgos who keep a lance in the lance-rack, an ancient shield, a skinny old horse, and a fast greyhound.”

Don Quixote is considered THE first modern novel and it’s widespread influence helped cement the modern Spanish language.

The Editor >> quien obtuvo 35 puntos, mientras que Chris Ward ( hándicap 28 ) quedó finalista con 34 puntos. Hilary Fitch ganó la prueba “ Nearest the Pin”en el par 3 del hoyo 4 y Skip ganó el “Nearest the Pin (después de tres golpes) en el Par 5 del hoyo 11.

La competición en grupo fué ganada por Andy Mitchell, Peter Lane y Skip que marcaron una media de 30 puntos en su grupo. Finalmente, Derek Sams estimó correctamente el número de bolas perdidas, a razón de 49 bolas de los 23 jugadores, ganando así el “bote” de 35 euros.

Results for the Stableford competition held at El Bosque Golf Club on Monday 14th September 2009 This month’s winner was Dudley Miller (H/Cap 16) who scored 35 points while Chris Ward (H/Cap 28) was Runner-up with 34 points. Hilary Fitch w o n Nearest The Pin on the Par 3 4th hole and Skip won the Nearest The Pin (after 3 shots) on the Par 5 11th hole.

The group competition was won by Andy Mitchell, Peter Lane and Skip who scored an average of 30 points in their group. Finally the lost balls was guessed correctly at 49 balls from the 23 players by Derek Sams who won the pot of 35 euros.

Next month’s competition will be held on Monday 2nd November with our new start time of 10.00am.

Please contact Skip to book your place on 962133126 or 628148939.

Until next month,

Tigger

Resultados de la competición Stableford celebrada en el Club de Golf “El Bosque” el lunes 14 de septiembre.

El Ganador del mes fue Dudley Miller (hándicap 16) >>

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La competición del mes próximo tendrá lugar el lunes 2 de Noviembre con nuestro nuevo horario de comienzo a las 10.00 am. Por favor poneros en contacto con Skip para reservar vuestra plaza en el teléfono 962133126 ó el 628148939.

Hasta el mes que viene.

Tigger

SPORT CHAT

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OTOGP ROUND 12 – INDIANAPOLIS, USA

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his season has certainly had it’s ups and downs.

Valentino Rossi entered this round with a 50 point advantage over team mate Jorge Lorenzo, after the Spaniard crashed out at the last round in Brno.

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owever, you can never take anything for granted in MotoGP. It was Danny Pedrosa who made the early running, having taken pole, he took an early lead, until a crash saw him out of the running. This left Rossi and Lorenzo to duel it out again. This time it was Rossi who made an unforced error, crashing and leaving Jorge to victory. Second place went to Alex de Angelis, contract time bringing the best out of the San Marinise rider. Nicky Haden stood on the podium for the first time on his Ducati in 3rd place.

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sta circunstancia dejó a Rossi y Lorenzo batiéndose entre ellos de nuevo.

Esta vez fue Rossi quien cometió un error fortuito, chocando y otorgándole así la victoria a Jorge.

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l segundo puesto fue para Alex de Angelis, de San Marino, con un tiempo cronometrado perfecto. Nicky Haden, por primera vez con su Ducati, se erigió con el tercer puesto.

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Falta alguien?.

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ome one’s missing?

es, readers of this column will have noticed the absence of Casey Stoner. The former world champion has been suffering severe health problems lately. Unable to find a cause for the Aussie’s failing health, it was decided, before the Brno round, that he should undergo medical tests to procure a diagnosis. This sees him side-lined until at least Portugal. The Fin Mika kalia has been drafted in to take his seat.

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>> desde el principio poniéndose en la posición de pole, pronto se vio fuera de la misma después de un choque.

ther News.

aving resigned Colin Edwards, James Toseland seems likely to lose his Tech 5 Yamaha ride to Texan Ben Spies.

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eam Gresini have two new riders next year, Marco Sinamonceli and Marco Melandri. This leaves Toni Elias and Alex de Angelis both without rides, while over at Suzuki, Chris Vermeulen gets his P45 to make way for Alvaro Bautista.

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sta temporada ha tenido ciertamente sus altibajos. Valentino Rossi comenzó su turno con 50 puntos de ventaja sobre su compañero de equipo Jorge Lorenzo, después de que el español se estrellara en la ultima vuelta en Brno? in embargo, no se pueden dar las cosas por hechas en Moto GP. Danny Pedrosa que destacó tempranamente en la carrera y la lideró >>

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i. Los lectores de esta columna habrán notado la ausencia de Casey Stoner. El antiguo campeón del mundo ha sufrido severos problemas de salud ultimamente. Ante los fallidos intentos de encontrarle explicación a la frágill salud del australiano, se decidió antes del Brno round, que éste debería someterse a pruebas médicas para encontrar un diagnóstico. Esto lo deja, de momento al margen de las carreras, por lo menos hasta Portugal. El Finlandés Mika Kalia ocupará su asiento.

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tras Noticias.

abiéndose retirado Colin Edwards, parece que James Toseland va a perder su carrera Tech 5 Yamaha en favor del Tejano Ben Spies.

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l equipo Gresini tendrá dos nuevos corredores a partir del año próximo, Marco Sinamonceli y Marco Meladri. Esto dejará a Toni Elias y Alex de Angelis sin carreras, mientras que en Suzuki le dan el finiquito a Chris Vermeulen para hacerle sitio a Alvaro Bautista.

STANDINGS (after 10 Rounds) (Después de 10 vueltas) 1.

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V. Rossi - ITA - 237 J. Lorenzo - ESP - 207 D. Pedrosa - ESP – 157 C. Stoner - AUS. - 150 A. Dovizioso – ITA.133 BRITCHAT . 27

BRIT FUN

NEW ADVERTORIAL

SUDOKU Have you ever wondered what Freemasons actually do, or are you a Freemason living in the Valencia area and looking to join a Lodge? The White River Lodge meets 5 times every year at Bar Altury, near Turis. The Lodge is part of the Grand Lodge of Spain and is recognised by the United Grand Lodge of England.

Contrary to popular belief, we are not a SECRET society, but rather a group of likeminded people whose aims are to help and improve the lives of those less fortunate in life. Our Charitable Fund raising supports local and national projects and also individuals who need help. Freemasonry also provides members and their families with a way of making new friends and also having fun in good company.

Why just wonder? Why not contact us to find out more?

CODEWORD

Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number 1-26. Can you crack the code and solve the crossword? Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Three letters are already in place to get you started. All words are in English.

White River Lodge welcomes Freemasons to contact them if they would like to visit our Lodge, or for any further information on Freemasonry in Spain.

If you’re not a Freemason, but interested in knowing more, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from anyone wanting to know about Freemasonry here in Spain.

The White River Lodge meets 5 times per year at Bar Altury, near Turis Anthony Windsor aj.windsor@hotmail.com

Tel. 628 058 732

Contact me for more information or if a visiting freemason, you are welcome to visit our lodge

Proverbs!

Regards, Anthony Windsor.

See my contact details on the left.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Meaning: An animal, and by implication a person, will only do what it/he wants to do.

Origin: This is one of the older proverbs in the language and dates back to at least 1546 when it was included in John Heywood’s A dialogue conteinyng the nomber in effect of all the prouerbes in the Englishe tongue: “A man maie well bring a horse to the water, But he can not make him drinke without he will.”

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BRIT FUN

BUSINESS CHAT I LOVE COOKING WITH WINE Sometimes I even put it in the food I want to die while asleep like my grandfather, Not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car Corduroy pillows are making headlines!

As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang.

Answering, he heard his wife’s voice urgently warning him, “Herman, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on 280 Interstate.

Please be careful!”

“It’s not just one car,” said Herman. “It’s hundreds of them!”

I like cats too.

Let’s exchange recipes Reality is only an illusion That occurs due to a lack of alcohol Money isn’t everything, But it sure keeps the kids in touch Dyslexics Have More Nuf I may be schizophrenic, But at least I have each other Heaven is Where: The Police are British, The Chefs are Italian, The Mechanics are German, The Lovers are French And It’s all organized by the Swiss.

Hell is Where: The Police are German, The Chefs are British, The Mechanics are French, The Lovers are Swiss And It’s all organized by the Italians.

World’s Shortest Fairy Tale Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl ‘Will you marry me?’ The girl said, ‘NO!’ And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and went fishing and hunting and played golf a lot and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and broke wind whenever he wanted, and lived happily ever after.

The End

Translations & Spanish Documentation

Car registrations, Driving Licences, Residencia, NIE, Social Security Numbers, Medical cards, Doctor’s Appointments, Business Licences, Land Registry, House Legalisations, Funerals, Tax , Legal etc...

Email: calle99@ymail.com web: http://calle99.com/

Jacqueline

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BUSINESS CHAT Cosy Kitties Cattery

B R I TC H AT We need experienced freelance sales staff Good commission rate

Family run in rural surroundings Runs very spacious (1m wide by 2.5 m long)

Av. Vicente Blaso Ibañez, 4 Montserrat

Must have own car, phone & internet

Areas: Valencia, Chiva, Lliria,

Montserrat, Gandia, Javia & Denia

Call Chris:687-486-909

Air Conditioning Specialist Installation & Supply Maintainance & Re-gassing Cooling & Heating CALL FOR FREE ADVICE AND A NO OBLIGATION QUOTE Email paul@mr-kool..com Tel: Paul 690-051-699

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962 999 431 Ba Bali wishes to inform customers old and new that Bali's supermarket an website will, from and

22nd October 2009 be trading from new location

Specialising in

Indian Food Details will be on

www.balitienda.com

or phone Bali on

662 109 668

Competitive Rates - Call Carolyn 96-255-5819 or 664-809-608 For Cattery and also Muddy Paws Pet Grooming

CLASSIFIED CHAT & OUR NEW COMPETITION

Important To advertise here for free, email britchatenq@me.com CLASSIFIEDS MUST be with us by the 1st of the month please and will be placed for ONE month only. If you wish to repeat it please send in again otherwise we will assume sold!

Not only do you get a FREE classified with Britchat, space permitting, but we will give you more space in Guide2Valencia and here you can have 4 photos and unlimited text all for FREE! You need to join as a MEMBER (FREE) on the Guide2Valencia site, on the HOME page.

FOR A QUICKER SALE?

Advertise it in both! BRITCHAT & Guide2Valencia on this link: http://www. guide2valencia.com

red reversible quilt. 1 single mattress cover.

8 single sheets. 4 new feather pillowcases with covers and cases. All at €5 per item.

3 sets double sheets with 4 pillowcases, 2 cream, and 1 white at €10 per set. All nice clean condition. Call 962710474 Evenings.

Villamarchante.

Bookshelves.

3 nice quality white bookshelves, 4 shelves, solid back. 60x124cms. €25 each . Call 962710474 Evenings.

Villamarchante.

Wind - up Mantel Clock.

Glass domed, brass skeleton clock with pendulum, single chime bell on the hour.

30cms high. €25. Call 96 271 0474 Evenings. Villamarchante.

Sideboard.

Wanted MUSICIANS WANTED

Singer, Base Guitarist, Drummer for jamming and possible bar gigs - Rock & Blues - 962 731 510

HELP IMPROVE ORAL ENGLISH?

MY

I have just read the britchat and I would like to know English People who live near my village to improve my oral conversation.

I am Christéle, I am French, I am 38 years old. I live en LLombai and at the moment I am studying first avanced at the E.O.I in Alzira. If you know someone interested I would be grateful if you should give me some information by e-mail-Thanks.

Christéle. (Contact the editor who will forward any emails )

Classifieds Linen.

2 orange double duvet covers. 2 cream single cellular blankets. 2 maroon single candlewick bedspreads. 1 double orange/dark

Dark stained pine rustic style sideboard with central shelf. 1 single drawer and 2 doors. 80W x 90H x 45Dcms. €50. Call 962710474 Evenings. Villamarchante.

Cupboard.

Bathroom ‘Columna’ in white. 2 drawers, 2 doors. 35W x 187H x 29Dcms. €30. Call 962710474 Evenings. Villamarchante.

Mirror. Floor standing swivel mirror in

light pine. 160 x 52cms overall. €20. Call 962710474 Evenings. Villamarchante.

Chest of Drawers.

Light pine framework with maroon ‘basket weave’ panels to top, front and sides. On castors.

43square x 48Hcms. Matching 2 door cupboard 81H x 60W x 36Dcms. €25 the pair.

Call 962710474 Evenings. Villamarchante.

Nissan pick up 4 x 4, tdi

Year 1999, 4 doors. winch included and an extra 4 tires for running off track or mountain ... 9,500€. Leo 638-193-819

Don Quixote Competition / Concurso

Find / Busca El Don Quixote!

Since Mrs. Berty was tragically abducted, we thought that it would be rather more appropriate if we had a Spanish theme, so, enter Don Quixote and his horse Rocinante! All correct entries will be placed in a bag and the winner picked by someone drawing out one of the names. As usual there will be a small prize for the winner.

(See our feature this month on page 25).

Upright piano. Wood. Not full size.

Lovely piece of furniture and ideal for that budding musician. Can be delivered locally.

Email amandainvalencia for photos, sizes etc. Tel 625819734 Monserrat area. 280 euros ono.

German Built Caravan

CONTESSA TABBART - Coach built Fantastic bargain. Must be seen. Paid 10,000 Euros last Christmas - Selling for only 4,000 Euros for quick sale.

Phone: 96-180-0224.

Balay Gas Cooker

4 rings 90cm width pwo €150 Oil filled radiator used only twice €40 Electric Blanket single bed used once €20 Scholl Foot Massager used once €15 Decathalon Skate Board Bag new €10 5 pairs boys jeans 27 -28 inch waist new €5 each or €20 the lot. Casinos / Lliria area.

Phone: 617 930 298

Wedding dress

Hand made size 12-16 Strapless with corset style tie up back very beautifull crystals 100 euros Tel: 962500263 Bunol

Mercedes Benz 190e

LHD Spanish plates 1993. Automatic Petrol 2ltr - Excellent runner. . 500 Euros Lost Permissio curcular hence price.

Tel: Bunol 962500263 / 669974802

Alfa Romeo 145 t spark

LHD UK plates. 1.4 ltr Petrol 1997.Gold Excellent runner and condition service history only 2 owners from new 1000 euros ovno Tel : 962500263 / 669974802

New ceramic shower tray

from Leroy Merlins - 120cm x 70cm cost 138 euroes - NOW 90euroes o.n.o.

Tel:637004816 (Montserrat area)

DUAL MIG135XT WELDER

with two gas bottles and gauges. 50 euros. Call 962110872 or 676 497 191 Monserrat/Torrent

STEEL CAR TRAILER

weight capacity 1,000 kilos, size 1.2 meters x 2 metres. Complete with lights, brakes and spainish paperwork. 550 euros. Please telephone 962110872 Monserrat/Torrente...

CEMENT MIXER. ELECTRIC

240 volt good working order 100 euros. Please telephone 962110872 Monserrat/Torrente

Desde que la Sra. Berty fue secuestrada, se nos ocurrió pensar que sería bastante más apropiado si tuviéramos un personaje español – por lo que les presentamos al Don Quijote y su caballo Rocinante! Todas las respuestas correctas serán colocados en una bolsa y secara de ella el ganador. Como siempre habrá un pequeño premio para el ganador.

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