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Issue No. 164

August 2013

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Beach Bars are filling!

Warm Seas and cool restaurants - Jávea is enjoying the Summer!

Unless of course you are trying to park! Saying which, There are great plans to improve the Port which will increase restaurant seating available on the pavements for next summer and make it look prettier, while keeping most of the onroad parking that is there. The initial consultation plans are in the magazine, from Oscar. I think it is hard to balance the economic necessities of being a tourist town and being a home for so many disparate nationalities and people, but I do feel that the Town Hall seems to be making an effort to talk to us and listen to us. We also have some photos in ‘Out and About’ that I have been taking as I have been wandering about!

Following on from the fantastic feedback that we got from her ‘Dance International’ article last month, Jessica Cobb is starting a new column for us next month - a ‘Photo Diary of Teenage Jávea’ - which will definitely dispel the old image of Jávea as a place only for the older generation. Although, having seen all the watersports available in Jávea in the Port and in the Arenal this summer (which look horrible energetic and “young”), I am very glad that there is still alot going on for those of us in and approaching a gentle retirement, here, as can be seen from our growing club pages.

I am hoping that this issue will be the first on our new online platform that makes it easy for readers to download, share or print items they enjoy. Because this is largely experimental, I hope that you will keep the feedback coming , please - good or bad - it all helps to make it better :-) Gaile

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Dear Grapevine Readers, Dear Grapevine Friends, We are well into the summer, and now the heat has arrived with a vengeance, everywhere is busy due to the large number of tourists visiting our town, and the wide range of activities going on.

My work as mayor and as a provincial deputy has not declined; on the contrary these weeks have involved a great deal of work for me. In Alicante I continue working to avoid missing out on any grants and subsidies, in this way we have been able to bring to fruition many of the important projects we are planning. I recently met with the Regional Deputy for Tourism to request more assistance for Xàbia. In the negotiations with the regional government (the Diputacón), we have already obtained many infrastructure grants in the last two years, roads resurfaced, money for social projects, etc.

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Starting in October as you know, work will begin on the Carretera de la Guardia roundabout (opposite Saladar supermarket) and next year the repair and refurbishment of the Central Cinema will start, for which I obtained approximately 500,000 euros.

I would like to highlight the work of Paco Torres, the Councillor responsible for infrastructure, a member of my party, the PSOE, he quietly and modestly works away on

many infrastructure improvements and at the same time ensuring that the works cause the minimum of inconvenience as possible to the public, one example of this being the major works on the Calle Niza in the Arenal area.

In my role as Mayor, earlier in July, I drove to Thiviers (France), which was celebrating 40 years of being twinned with Xàbia. We enjoyed three days of friendly socialising; the delegation from our town consisted of students from the Xàbia School of Painting.

I also had the opportunity to meet the mayors of other towns such as Östringen (Germany), Boujedyane (Morocco), Cistierna (León) and of course our host, the Mayor of Thiviers.

I am delighted to tell you that I was appointed an Honorary Citizen of Thiviers, a gesture which gave me great pleasure.

Immediately on my return and with barely time to recover, all my usual activities recommenced, together with my schedule of appointments with citizens.

I would mention that I recorded 118 entries in my diary, between meetings, council discussions, the monthly plenary session, appointments with citizens, and cultural, social and fiesta events.

The Moors & Christians occupied an important place in the second half of the month, as well as the tribute to my good friend David Ferrer, by the Club de Pilota Valencia.

Also, last weekend I attended the Live Chess event and a piano recital “A piano and 200 candles” held at Cabo San Antonio, just fantastic!

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I can also tell you that on the 20th July I attended the inauguration as Mayor of Pego, of Enrique Moll a good friend and member of my party, the PSOE. Slowly but surely we are seeing more mayors from my party, which I believe will be very positive and gives us more support.

In the final days of the month, in addition to holding the monthly plenary council meeting, I signed more than ten cooperation agreements with cultural and sporting entities, and also with APASA. I was also fortunate to enjoy a dinner with friends from the Jávea Caledonian Society, dining in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where I felt very comfortable.

A pleasure to be with all the people of my town, as I don’t consider myself as only the mayor of people born in Xàbia, but am proud to be the mayor of all our citizens.

Thanks for giving me such a warm welcome at all the events to which you invite me.

Big hugs to everyone, hope you enjoy the month of August, take care with the sun and the heat. See you very soon.

Your mayor, José Chulvi

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Out & About in and Around Jรกvea

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ANOTHER DAY OFF

The Last Hurrah of Summer

by Mike Smith It’s been a long hot summer in Jávea but that’s not stopped the celebrations continuing as the temperatures climb.

Over the past few weeks, we have seen the fiestas in honour the Virgen del Rocio, essentially a celebration of all things Andalucian with dancing, music and the fantastic horse show, the communal dinners of the Festes de Déu dels Àngeles up on the wide plateau of La Plana and just recently the excellent Festes del Portitxol which has become something of a celebration of Valencian tradition.

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Photographs by Fay Hughes-Smith

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“...the excellent Festes del Portitxol”

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Photographs by Fay Hughes-Smith

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However, one of the last big fiestas of the year takes over the port at the end of August and extends into September – the Festes Mare de Deu de Loreto. Although the official celebration is on December 10th, many Spanish towns and cities celebrate their patron on September 8th - the feast of the Nativity of Our Lady. In Jávea, she is the patron saint of the port area and regarded as a protector of its fortune, both on land and sea. The festivities date back to the 19th century; they were originally thought to have first taken place in 1896 but a few years after the centenary celebrations in 1996, evidence was discovered that dated the possible origin of the festivities to the 1870s.

Quite possibly the biggest attraction of the festivities is the “bous al mar” - the “bulls to the sea” version of the popular but controversial bull-running event that is omnipresent in just about every fiesta in Spain. A special arena is constructed on one of the harbour quays, surrounded on three sides by a large temporary stand and on the fourth by a fairly long drop into the murky waters of the harbour. Unlike normal bull-running events, the “bous al mar” provides an additional means of escape from the oncoming horns; the sea. And the general idea is to try and encourage the bull to follow you into the water. They can swim - to a certain extent - and there is always a safety boat on hand which rushes to the animal’s aid and ferries it back to land. It may not be the most ethical way to enjoy the festivities but as much as it serves to divide general

opinion more than any other single event, it also brings together the community for a few days, many of whom gather around the large temporary bar to enjoy a few beers and some freshly cooked seafood, such as sardines and small crabs, whilst enjoying a chat with their friends – and they may never actually set eyes on a bull during the entire time. Occasionally a small band will provide music and, as the sun sinks behind the inland mountains and despite the controversy surrounding the event, everything tends to feel good as life’s troubles are set aside for a few hours.

However, the bulls are not the only attraction of the festival. Once the arena has been cleared, the youngsters come together to enjoy a few special games on the water’s edge, such as the greasy pole, a horizontal beam which stretches away from the harbour wall requiring nerves of steel as one teeters a few metres above the water, trying desperately to keep balance on the slippery surface. In the main square, giant inflatables amuse the very young whilst a foam party covers everyone in cooling suds as the late summer sun beats down. Elsewhere, there is the meringue fight, a modest version of Buñol’s ‘Tomatina’ with gooey meringue replacing the tomatoes. The sea off La Grava beach turns a strange shade of white as people take to the water to wash off the sticky covering and everyone is laughing. It’s the ultimate feel-good experience!

Throughout the fortnight, there are community dinners, live music and open-air discos, paella competitions, sports

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tournaments and the crazy “correfocs”, in which masked rabble-rousers whip up a frenzy with music and drums and incredibly let off fireworks in the street! Literally meaning “streets of fire”, the event is something that has to be experienced, even just for the one time. Don’t wear anything of which you have a particular fondness; the streets are filled with sparks and smoke which can seem to be completely out of control at first but one can only get as involved as one wants to be. Our tip: wear a diving mask and a bandana around the mouth!

On the fiesta day itself September 8th – massive crowds will gather along the coast from the port and all way down towards the Arenal, packing the stone beaches with chairs, tables and barbecues as well as providing the beach

Photographs by Fay Hughes-Smith

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bars with a very welcome end-of-season boost to the coffers. Don’t bother trying to park down there; leave the car inland and walk down for there are few free spaces and it’s a nightmare getting out at the end of the evening unless one has a particular liking for lengthy queues.

Everyone has flocked to the coast for the massive firework display which explodes from the far boom of the harbour.

It has a huge reputation and rarely fails to impress. Colour explodes in the night sky, forming distinct shapes, whilst other rockets bounce along the surface of the dark sea, seemingly exploding into life from under the water.

Spotting the shapes is an important part of the fun – see if you can spot the huge palm tree extending into the dark sky or Big Bird from ‘Sesame Street’.

With a final cacophony of explosion that shakes everything to its very core, the night sky falls silent once again, the street lamps are switched back on and that’s it – what many people in town consider to be the end of the high season, the explosions and colour a last hurrah to summer.

Much as their income is vitally important to the local economy, as the tourists begin to head back northwards, the town breathes a little better, the streets become a little quieter, the ambiance becomes a little more relaxed. For the locals, September is their time.

The crowds have dwindled, the temperatures have dropped to a more comfortable level and they can relax. There’s not even much enthusiasm to party until the nights draw in. But we all know that Jávea doesn’t ever sleep. Not really.

WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH For a regularly-updated What’s On Guide for Jávea, featuring live music, sport, cinema and much more, see www.javeamigos.com Mike Smith www.javeamigos.com SHARING A PASSION FOR JÁVEA Photographs by Fay Hughes-Smith

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Compiled by Christine Betterton - Jones

Follow Agenda 21 on agenda21-xabia.wikidot.com Regional Plan for flood prevention stalled - but Xàbia takes matters into its own hands It has been ten years since Valencia launched PATRICOVA - the regional infrastructure plan for flood defences, and it has not yet been completed. According to Las Provincias nothing much has changed over the past couple of years with 30% of the proposed constructions being finished, 40% still being works, and the remaining 30% still only projects. The River Authority’s (CHJ) budget was cut from 32 million to 12 million in 2012 and this year it will be around 10 million which will be devoted to clearing river bed weeds. Technicians from the river authority say that people often get over excited about weeds in the river-bed, which in many cases have beneficial effects, however, they acknowledge that the appearance of flora which alter the natural equilibrium can be a problem. (Las Provincias: Lucha contra...)

In the meantime, workers from the Xàbia environmental brigade (which was set up to give summer jobs to 30 of the unemployed), have cleared 500 Eucalyptus trees and seedlings from the bed of the Rio Gorgos. This highly invasive and fast growing species was on its way to establishing a forest in the river bed. There was a danger of trunks and branches being swept away during the rains, causing blockages under the bridge at the river mouth. From: Diarioinformación Photography competition on Cultural diversity. The Intercultural department of Xàbia, the local Red Cross in collaboration with the Agrupació Fotogràfica and Old town business association, are organising a photo competition called “Images for diversity”, to promote the coexistence and multiculturalism of immigrants and locals in common areas (school, supermarket, neighbourhood). The competition is open to anyone aged 12 years and up (there are two groups: 12 to 17 years and age 18 and upwards), each person submitting up to 3 pictures at the Red Cross until September 23. Prizes are worth € 400 exchangeable in shops in Xàbia Old Town. Entries may be in black and white or colour, must be original and show any situation that reflects the respectful relationship between different cultures. The must be mounted 40cm by 50cm and signed on the back. From XAD: Xàbi propone...

AMJASA supplies more than 30,000m3 of water per summer day - AMJASA supplied an average of 30,000 cubic metres of water per day during July, hitting a peak of 32,600 on Saturday 20th. Almost half of this water comes from ground water wells, the rest is supplied by the desalination plant operating on 3 of its 4 banks of osmotic filters. Some water has been sold to neighbouring towns - Teulada / Benitatxell & Gata de Gorgos. Despite high demand, there is a decline in the amount of water supplied compared to the same time last year - ascribed to improvements in the distribution system (i.e. less water lost through leaks). From Las Provincias:Amjasa injectar...

Sports hall cleaning out to tender A contract worth some €50,000 per year (extendable) for cleaning the Sports Hall in Xàbia Port is out to tender. Bids before August 21.

XAD: Xàbia busca....

Cannabis Copped on the Cumbre The Guardia Civil searched a suspicious property on the Cumbre del Sol to find 606 cannabis plants growing in a well equipped basement plant house and a box containing 3,100 gms of dried marijuana The three inhabitants of the house (one Dutch, one Spanish and a Romanian woman) were charged with theft of electricity and activities against public health.

From Las Provincias: Desmantelan...

Direct Debit IBI surprise - Jávea Property owners were surprised to discover that IBI had been debited from their bank accounts early in August, when many people had budgeted for payments at the end of September as previously. Not only that, the amount was considerably higher than last year. Mayor Chulvi explained reasons for the higher IBI bill on his Facebook page See IBI 2013 and indeed the Town Council had warned of higher IBI bills to come at the plenary council meeting in November 2012 with a hike in the factor to calculate IBI - from 0.93% to 1.13% . The Calendario Fiscal on the Town Hall website states that IBI is payable from 6th August until 20th October, but there’s no mention of changes to the date for direct debit payments ! Also in November 2012 it was announced that “Xàbia Town Hall is introducing a system whereby, in 2013, people can customise their schedule of payments of local taxes to suit their circumstances. People who pay early will get a discount of up to 4%, and those who wait until the end of the year will pay a small surcharge” (See: November 2012 News Headlines.) People are advised to visit the Help Desk at the Citizens attention office to avail themselves of this system. (Eds notes from various sources !)

Bring back ugly fish and dirty lettuce: calls for a sustainable, healthy diet - The Slow Food Movment (SFM), created in 1989 and now boasting around 100,000 members around the world, seeks “food diversity and quality, and respect for nature. But the accessibility of local products depends on one’s location and the Slow Food Movement and others cannot compete as a lobby with major corporations. Spain is the leading European producer of organic products, but this does not result in good sales at home: the Swiss spend 150 euros per person a year on organic food, compared with six euros here. These products tend to be 20 to 40% more expensive due to higher production costs. Not everyone thinks they are worth the added cost. The price issue is key in countries mired in economic crisis, such as Spain. “A UN report shows that 40 percent of the world’s food gets thrown away,” says Di Croce, citing the example of pre-washed lettuces “which cost nearly 10 percent more and whose sales have increased.” For full story see: El Pais in English.

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with Lynn Cobb

www.learn-aprender.blogspot.com.es www.facebook.com/LearnAprender

¿CÓMO VOY A…………..?

desde DES-deh from hasta AS-tah until/to el final el fin-AL the end toma TOH-mah take

One thing you’re bound to need at some point, is to ask directions – so here are a few useful phrases for you!

aquí ah-KEY here

The first thing you need to do is get someone’s attention – try

pasa PAH-sah pass

¡Perdóneme! – pair-DON-eh-meh…..literally excuse me!

Then of course there are several different ways of asking directions – here’s a choice of two ¿Cómo voy a……? COmo voy a……… how do I go to? or try ¿Dónde está…………? DON-deh es-TAH? where is…..? then you’ll hopefully get some directions – listen out for these key phrases & words which are likely to be used…

allí ah-LYEE there la calle la CAH-lyeh the street la primera/segunda/tercera la pri-MEH-rah / segOON-dah / ter-SEH-rah the first / second / third al lado de al LA-doh deh next to enfrente de en-FREN-teh deh opposite delante de deh-LAN-teh deh in front of detrás de deh-TRASS deh behind más cercana mas sair-CAH-nah nearest la esquina la es-KEY-nah the corner

derecha deh-REH-cha ……….right

lejos LEH-hos far

izquierda ith-key-AIR-da ………..left

cerca SAIR-ca close

sigue recto SEE-geh REC-toh carry on straight ahead

and listen for the word NO…it makes whatever comes next a negative……

gira HEE-rah turn

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Obviously that’s not everything you’re going to hear – but if you learn to pick out these as a minimum, it will help you find your way.

If they’re speaking too fast, say ‘despacito por favor’ (des-pas-EE-toh), & they’ll know you don’t speak much Spanish & hopefully slow down a bit!! ¡Perdóneme! ¿Dónde está el supermercado? Excuse me, where’s the supermarket?

Look at the following answer Pues….sigue recto por esta calle, toma la primera a la derecha, y entonces gira por la segunda a la izquierda, y sigue recto hasta el final. Pasa la iglesia y el supermercado está allí a la derecha.

As you start identifying the words, you will see that it breaks down into phrases you have learned in this article.

Pues….sigue recto por esta calle, Well…. carry on straight ahead down this street, toma la primera a la derecha, take the first on the right, y entonces gira por la segunda a la izquierda, & then turn into the second on the left, y sigue recto hasta el final. & carry on to the end.

Pasa la iglesia Pass the church y el supermercado está allí a la derecha. & the supermarket is there on the right.

Try this one - using the clues on the following page and see how you get on. (The answer is at the bottom, upside down ;-) ) ¡Hola! ¿Cómo voy a la playa ? Hello! How do I get to the beach?

It does not matter if you did not recognise every word you only need enough to find the beach !!

¿Desde aquí? No está lejos. Gira a la derecha, sigue recto y pasa el colegio y la casa blanca.

Toma la primera calle a la izquierda, con la peluquería a la esquina. Entonces gira por la tercera calle a la derecha, pasa la panadería y la frutería al lado del bar ‘Carajillo’. Hay un supermercado ‘MasyMas’ enfrente. Pasa esto y sigue recto hasta el final de la calle, y la playa está.

Answer: From here? It isn’t far. Turn right, go straight ahead, pass the school & the white house. Take the first street on the left, with the hairdressers on the corner. Then turn into the third street on the right, pass the bakery & the fruit shop next to the bar ‘Carajillo’. There is a MasyMas supermarket opposite. Pass this & carry on to the end of the street, & the beach is there.

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DOEDEL, female, Shelter since 07.05.2009 Pointer Mix, DOB 15.03.07- 50 cm Dödel had been placed two years ago already and at that time she was named Twiggy. Now she was brought back to us by her owner. She is too wild although the owners pretend to have tried everything to calm her down. Dödel is now sitting here again and she does not feel too unhappy.

She keeps playing obsessively with her new friends. It seems she had been bored with her former owners and this means that Doedel would need a new home that is full of action. Long walks as well as meeting dog friends would make her happy. And of course she would appreciate being trained on agility

FREDO, male, Shelter since 23.02.2013 Crossbreed, DOB 10.06.2012 – 36 cm

Fredo is in our shelter because his owner had not much interest and time for him and consequently he is not educated at all. Fredo likes other dogs he is fond of being in action, of running, of playing and also of doing crazy things. But it is very important that somebody takes care of him and educates him. This will surely need a lot of effort and patience. This very good looking small dog is waiting for somebody who really knows how to handle him.

DANIELA, female, Shelter since 30.08.2009 Podenco Mix, DOB 15.08.2009 – 55 cm

This female was found on a roadside and her right rear leg was injured. She had probably been caught in a fox trap. Thank god the injury was not too deep and the muscles and fibres remained unhurt, it was only a deep flesh wound that needed treatment. Daniela has recovered and she shows that she likes us. She would be an ideal dog for a happy family because “my leg is as good as new again and then I will need some action”. She walks well on the lead and she is house trained as well.

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ROLO , male, Shelter since 18.03.2013 Alsatian Mix, DOB 15.03.2011 – 62 cm

DEXTER, male, Shelter since 17.03.2013 Crossbreed, DOB 01.01.2012 – 38 cm

Someone had left Rolo in our police kennel (this is a kennel accessible from the outside which should only be used by the Police). We therefore do not know anything about his history but he appears to be a good dog. Rolo is rather tall and he has a nice long tail. He now lives together with four other dogs but he is not really interested in interacting with them but he is friendly and is not doing anything wrong to them. He is more people oriented and longs for human attention. Rolo would like to a part of a nice family and having a good life with much love.

Dexter was brought to us by his owner. He had been living in a flat together with a second, bigger, dog a small child and the owner couple. Dexter is the type of dog that cannot stay on his own. Therefore he kept barking when left alone and the neighbours were not happy with this. Dexter is probably a cross between Terrier and Ratonero, still young, a little bit timid at first but basically friendly with people. When given some time he will surely become a good dog. The shelter is not the best place for him and it would be the best if we could find him a new, loving family who will give him lots of attention.

ROSSINI, male, Shelter since 29.03.2013 Stafford Mix, DOB 15.08.2011 – 52 cm

PRISCILLA, female, Shelter since 26.12.2013 Podenco, DOB 16.06.2011 – 47 cm

Rossini was found on a street, running free, all alone. He is still young and very playful but he likes to play on his own or with people. He has never lived together with other dogs and he did not know this kind of company. He therefore tends to protect his toys, his food and his area. He is not aggressive though but can only be kept alone, without another dog. If you know how to handle this breed and if you could give him the education required, please do come, because Rossini is not really happy here.

This podenca was found with a broken leg and was directly brought to the clinic. The X-ray showed that the fracture must have occurred to her already some time ago. But she obviously does not feel any pains and she keeps moving almost as if everything was quite normal with her. She now lives together with other dogs and she seems to like this. Priscilla is still a little bit scared of people and she will need some time to adapt to a new home but this could be made easier for her if there were another dog around.

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You already discovered one solution: not wearing trainers.

Trainers just are too airtight. They make feet sweat since air cannot circulate around the foot cooling it down.

If he has to wear trainers then find some with ventilation holes in them. They do exisist as sweaty feet are a wellknown trainer effect.

A better solution is not to wear trainers at all. Open shoes, sandals, are ideal in summer for sweaty feet sufferer and their entourage. And then there is a famous and well publizised shoe company specializing in well-aired shoes of any description.

At the chemists you can buy special deodorant for smelly feet. It blockes the sweat glands, feet sweat less, less food for bacteria, less smell. But of course you have to get husband to apply it.

Dear Doctor, Dear doctor, I am writing on behalf of my husband though he does not know about this. I am trying to get him to do something about his smelly feet but he just will not. It is not only me but also the children who comment and this summer it was the family who come visiting. It is worst when he wears his trainer and not so bad when we just sit about the pool. But beware when we come back after going out or when he takes his shoes off for any other reason. This summer it is only bearable when he walks barefoot. He will laugh about it and maybe wash his feet a bit more often but soon forget and it will start again. It is the comments of the family that made me write to you. He is called Larry, 48 years old and otherwise fit and well.

Dear Sally from Gata, what an awkward situation for both your husband and those close to him. What can be done?

Let us have a look at the basics: the smell of your husbands feet is caused by bacteria. Bacteria which live on the skin of his feet as they live on every square inch of our body.

They are normal for us, they belong there. Only in your husband they cause trouble. Mainly because there are too many of them. As they thrive, the produce substances which to our noses smell unpleasently. They are growing more happily on your husband´s feet because he sweats more.

Bacteria on the skin of his feet live of the sweat he produces. Sweat is their daily bread and as they digest it unpleasent odours are set free. So, easy solution: stop his feet from sweating and they will stop being smelly.

You starve the bacteria of their livelihood and they will stop emanating smell.

That of course is also the reason why his feet do not smell when you are around the pool all day long: barefooted any sweat will immediately dry off and in addition the chlorine in the water reduces the number of bacteria on our skin significantly.

Another point to consider is athlete´s foot. If there is a fungal infection of the skin of your husband´s feet it will add to the degree of smelliness. Tell-tale signs are a red skin and also flaking skin. In particular around and in between the toes these are typical signs. If there is a fungal infection of the feet this must be treated as well.

A somewhat weaker approach aimes at the ominous trainers. Air them out whenever possible and wipe them out with medicinal spirit every three days or so. Just to kill any bacteria inside the trainers. Too much alcohol will affect the glue these shoes are held together with, so be careful.

Also put odour absorbing insole in his trainers and change them frequently. They contain charcoal which absorbes smelly substances.

Socks also play a role: they should be majority woolmade with some synthetic fibre added. Cotton ones are too tight on the skin and stop air from getting on the skin.

I hope these are enough bits of advice, and if you gently point his way to some of the measures proposed I am sure he will change his habits. And a smell-free future awaits you.

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Bringing Business Together in and around Jávea and Denia www.mabusinessclub.com & www.mabc.biz Dear Gaile, I run a business and have to keep costs down, so what do I get back for 20 Euros a month membership that I cannot get for free through my local bar?

The Business Club is not just an opportunity to network - it is a viable business proposition where you get back at least twice what you put in. Attend meetings and you will benefit the most, don´t attend meetings and you will still get value for money, just not quite as much.

Before any other benefits kick in (ignoring the prestige of being a member and being able to show our logo in your advertising), the 20 euros a month membership guarantees you well over 40 euros worth of advertising and exposure for your business. Plus there are discounts available from established relationships with other members. There is a camaraderie amongst regularly attending members, but there are also marketing opportunities you will not find in your local. Meetings are only a very small part of the Club As the manager of the club I have extensive experience as a general business owner, manager and line manager plus all the qualifications you would expect from a business professional and adviser.

This means that, with the added experience of other knowledgeable members who are professionals in their field, the Club is an excellent forum in which to raise issues, to ask questions, float ideas and get honest practical feedback.

So why don´t we just join the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain?

They do not produce three magazines.

Their nearest meeting venues are Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga.

The French Camara meets in Valencia but that is as close as it gets.

They do publish members´details on their website and I would always reccommend a large business or a consultant joining them as well, but they are not here and they are not coming. We asked for 3 years in a row and were told ‘no’ every time, so we created MABC - Marina Alta Business Club in 2006 and are filling the gap ourselves. To join or to visit and try out the club contact Gaile on manager@mabc.biz 966 461 913.

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BOOKING: Good restaurants are busy; best to book.

Prices are only a rough guide. / “f.” means when closed (fermé) / tlj = everyday (tous les jours).

NEWS

The PARADOR OF JÁVEA

THE RETURN – on SEPT. 4th & 5th - OF THE ENGLISH TEAS at the JÁVEA PARADOR at 16:30h – yes, such is their popularity that they now run the teas on two consecutive days ! Bravo… let us celebrate that this has become a well establish fixture of Jávea life ! The hotel offers perfectly made tea (incl. Earl Grey) as well as cucumber sandwiches, delicious scones (with clotted cream and red jam) and carrot & walnut cake and a glass of Cava to finish. A delight. Yes, readers .... this is a triumph and all for €10. Because the teas have been so successful it remains essential to book [96 579 0200]. Make up a small group - and book early.

VERY TOP OF THE CLASS

for all true Gastronauts !

JÁVEA : Restaurante BONAMB : Dutch owned, this restaurant (formerly Giardino, at the Tarraula roundabout at the end of Cabanes and the beginning of the Benitachell/ Golf Club Road) offers a sophisticated and comfortable interior and beautifully laid out gardens and terraces. This is the most important gastronomic investment in Jávea - ever - and it really puts Jávea on the map completing the triangle of world-class restaurants formed by Quique Dacosta (Denia) and Casa Pepa (Ondara). I am always charmed and enchanted by my visit each has been a memorable triumph. We suggest that you telephone for details of menus (usually €24 - Aperitif BonAmb/ two starters/ 4 main courses/ 2-3 desserts + one beverage or glass of red or white house wine). DINNER : The 7-course dinner is € 49.50 and the 9-course dinner is € 70. f.Sunday p.m & Monday. Tel : 96 508 4440 / E-mail: Reservations reservas@bonamb.com / Website: http://bonamb.com/index.html Reports from serious gastronauts are consistently full of praise. Our last two visits were magnificent … and look out for their Azpilicueta (Rioja), Crianza 2009 – a delight.

ONDARA : Restaurante CASA PEPA (Ondara) : With a Michelin star and is the writer’s other favourite restaurant (I will accept an invitation at any time). Its rise, over the last 15 years, to its current Michelin one-star status is remarkable. Marvellous 7-course gastronomic menu c. €65 (or with appropriate wines served with each course €95). We think the best value is at lunch time.

Excellent wine list. Beautiful garden terrace in the orange groves. Take left turn in centre of Ondara town onto the Benidoleig road (pass under motorway then signposted, to the left sign saying < Pepa Restaurante >). Always a treat.

Classed at 8½ out of 10 in Spanish Gastronomía Guide.

Tel: 96 576.6606 E-mail: reservas@restaurantecasapepa.com. f.Sun pm & Mon http://www.restaurantecasapepa.com/index.asp

MORAIRA : Restaurante LE DAUPHIN (Moraira beach at Portet); Superb Belgian restaurant with beautiful terrace & sea view; merits Michelin star but it is said that the owner is not interested in such accolades (indeed it features not in the guide !) Menus from €60.

Tel : 96 649.0432 (fax id) / f. Mon / http://www.ledauphin. com/

DENIA : Restaurante QUIQUE DACOSTA (Denia, formerly Els Poblet) : THREE Michelin stars ! Ctra. Las Marinas, Km. 3. Carrer Rascassa 1.

Northwards from Denia port. Classed at 9 out of 10 in Spanish Gastronomia Guide (where it mentions that this restaurant and La Seu are leading a revolution in the preparation of rice dishes). The restaurant now has THREE Michelin stars and this year has been classified as No. 26 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants** (up from No. 40 !). Menu gastronomique is €135. Tel : 96 578.4179 / f. Sun pm & Mon. E-mail : quiquedacosta@ quiquedacosta.es Web : www.elpoblet.com/index. sp?Idioma=ES&opc=16&pag=Home&web=restaurantele ** http://www.theworlds50best.com/awards/1-50winners/quique-dacosta-restaurant/ Restaurante LA SEU : C/ Loreto 59, Denia. A great (and still great) former Michelin-starred restaurant specializing in amazing rice dishes. A must for visitors. Ground floor lunch menu €19 which is copious and totally wonderful (evenings €20.00). Muzak was turned off on request. Tel : 96 642.4478 / open daily / info@laseudenia. com / Web : http://www.laseu.es/

JÁVEA’s TOP MENUS DEL DÍA

[ between €14 - €20 : full details in text ]

Many restaurants are now producing menus-del-día of such outstanding quality that we thought it best to recognise their achievement in listing them here. Fuller details in the main text.

Amarre 152 - Masena - El Rancho - Parador (€33) - Piri-Piri - La Plaza - Los Remos - La Renda - Sophia’s (Thurs. only) - Tosca -

ENGLISH MOVIES SUSPENDED FOR THE SUMMER JÁVEA : CINEMA JAYAN - special offer (dinner + ticket on Tues - Wed - Thurs at 18:45h for only €14) :The excellent Restaurante LA RENDA is right beside the Cinema Jayan and offers a pre-performance menu del día including your cinema ticket for €14 (which means, on a Tues or a Wed., a meal will cost you €8 !). This newly and beautifully appointed restaurant offers some some serious, adventurous and very creative cuisine. To take up this offer you must book. Tel: 96 579.3763 / f.

Monday / E-mail: larenda.javea@gmail.com N.B. To find out what film is showing, go to : http://www. cinejayan.com/ click English “English version”.

IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN from €35+ per head)

Restaurant ATALAYA : On the right side of Jávea’s Arenal beach. This restaurant serves creative dishes of superb quality. Previously held to account for appalling muzak, we learn that this is now less of a problem so we are pleased to acknowledge their excellent culinary skills with the proviso that we hope that common sense has now prevailed and that clients are now spared the (previous) infernal noise !

Tel: 96 628.9666 / f. / Web: http://atalayajavea.com/

Restaurante LA BOHÈME (Jávea, Arenal beach front) : This restaurant (and Los Remos de la Nao, La Perla & Atalaya) are the best French styled restarants on the Arenal beach front. Fine tapas, superb steaks. Menu del dia €15.95. Consistently excellent reports throughout the summer but comments reveal this is an expensive place.

Parador end of Arenal promenade.

Tel : 96 579.1600 / open daily. / http://www.javeacompany. com/javeacompany/boheme/index.html Restaurante LE GOURMAND : Carretera Jesús Pobre 202. Eight months have passed since Le Gourmand moved to their new premises and excellent reports from many sources continue to reach us regularly showing that it has become a major success in our community and is established in the affections of a very wide range of resident gastronauts as one of the very best restaurants

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in the area. Recently I have organised two group lunches there – a success with everyone ! Away from the beach they are flourishing and admired amongst serious eaters.

Booking essential ! For summer there is a large (muzakfree) covered area in the garden. Tel: 96 628.9686 / f.

Monday / E-mail : legourmand.javea@gmail.com

Restaurante MASENA (Jávea) : Go to the end of Cami Cabanes road (behind Barclays) and immediately left onto the Benitachell (Golf Club) road. Beautifully appointed Belgian-owned restaurant with a stylish air of Mexican decoration. Menu del dia €17 (but not Sundays). Good meat a speciality notably Chateaubriand and steak cooked on hot stone. They are always busy so must book! Muzak always turned down on request. Tel : 96 579.3764 / f. Tues Web : http://www.restaurantcostablanca.com/restaurantes/ Alicante/Javea-Xabia/Masena/

Sister restaurant to Masena (above) :MASENA at <VALL de CAVALL> (Gata) : Their sister restaurant is situate in beautiful open countryside, with spectacular mountain views, attached to the riding centre; off the N332 outside Gata. Heading southwards out of Gata, close to the northern entrance to the gorge, take the last turn, where the buildings end, down to the left. Also with pool. Menu del dia €17 (but not Sundays). Tel : 96 505.8475 / f. Mon http://vall-de-cavall.com/seitespa. htm (click on gastronomia) Restaurante LA PLAZA No.6 : (in the “triangular square” (sic) opp. Humpty Dumpty). All-year-round successful and delightful German-owned establishment offering excellent international cuisine (and can even include the excellent Wiener schnitzel !). A favourite with residents in tranquil surroundings. Menu del dia €11 (midday) & €19.00 evenings. Kitchen open till 23:30h. Live music one evening a week (Thurs). Tel: 96 646 2314 /f. Monday / / www.laplaza6.com / E-mail: oliver@laplaza6.net Restaurante EL RODAT (Jávea) : Superb restaurant of the Rodat Hotel (A small hotels of the world member - but regrettably with muzak - although beautifully appointed). Menus at €55 & €42. Tel: 96 647.0710 / E-mail: info@elrodat.com / Web: http://www.elrodat. com/en/cuisine / http://www.elrodat.com/gastronomia

Restaurante SOFIA’S : Avda. del Pla 20, Jávea. Really delicious and excellently prepared food. Muzak now tamed ! The Menu-del-día is one of the best, cost/quality, that we know (currently Euros 14.50h with a glass of wine - but available Thursday lunch only. High standards pervade all their dishes and the restaurant is beautifully appointed. Easy parking. Tel: 96 646.2903 / Open 19:00 22:30h / f. Sun/Mon www.sofiasrestaurantspain.com

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Restaurante LA SORT : Avda.Madrid 1, Moraira : Excellent “gastro-menu”.

Muzak was turned off on request. Tel : 96 649.1161 / daily http://www.lasort-restaurante.com/index-engl.htm

Restaurante TOSCA (Arenal beach, on the bridge overlooking the creek and close to Jávea Parador); Creative cooking. Approx. €35.00. Excellent Menu-del-día €17.90.

Muzak here can be irritating (they say they play it to cover the noise from the kitchen !). BYO is a good idea but “corkage” is charged at an outrageous €9. Tel : 96 579.3145 / f. Monday midday / Web: http://www.buscorestaurantes. com/restaurante/Restaurante-Tosca-105829-0.html

EXCELLENT (c. €25-30 per head) Restaurante CALIMA (Jávea port, Avda. de la Marina Española - pedestrianized seafront). Next to Piri-Piri and recently refurbished. Imaginative and sometimes rewardingly experimental. Jazz on Thurs. Menu del dia €11.95 (Mon-Sat) but Sun. €13. Tel : 96 579 4821 / open daily. Email: restaurantecalima@gmail.com www. restaurante-calima.com Restaurante CHEZ ANGEL (Jávea Arenal - close to Humpty Dumpty on right after Arenal traffic lights). Brasserie style. Excellent meat - absolutely the best Châteaubriand in the area (with Masena at No. 2 !).

Wonderful Cous-Cous. Serves copious vegetables. Menus del dia c.€16.00 & €25.00. Tel : 96 579.2723 / f. Tues [ no web site found ]

BOCA BOCA, C/La Paz (down left side of Correos, Jávea). Belgian owned high-quality sandwich / salad / tapas bar. Worth investigating. Tel: 96 579.6265 / info@ bocabocajavea.com CASA MIA (old town Jávea behind the old church in the corner - used to be “Patissería Diego”). Beautiful interior – modern and old. Run by a young man from Dénia, Jonatan (a guitar musician) & his Cuban partner, Liuva (former ballerina). Good sandwiches / salads / tapas – and cakes from Patissería Diego. Lovely, quiet location & friendly service. Most Saturdays. Great atmosphere. On music nights: special tapas menus. Reservation necessary.

Tel: 670 539 806 / info@casamiaxabia.com www.casamiaxabia.com

IBERIA GASTRO BAR, C/ de San Buenaventura 9 (off town hall square, Jávea). Tapas of a very high quality indeed (chef did a stretch at the Savoy, London). Portions designed for two so choice of 3 tapii makes a meal !

Try their “Other tortilla” for a delicious surprise. Cost 20-30€ per person. English spoken. Muzak inside is variable but controlled. Tel: 96 599 6716 / E-mail: www. iberiagastrobar.com / info@iberiagastrojavea.com Open Mon-Sat 13:30–15:30h & 19:30–22:30h (Sat. to 23:00h)

Restaurante NESFOR : Cta. Cabo de la Nao-Pla 25. Reopened by the same family after 14 years, this restaurant has immediately impressed. A lunch visit (we ate à la carte) proved excellent. New parking area at the back.

Tel: 96 646 3872 / E-mail: reservas@restaurantenesfor. com / Web : www.restaurantenesfor.com

Restaurante LA PERLA de JÁVEA (Arenal beach Restaurante LA COCINA : leaving Jávea port towards front, right hand side). Menu-del-día €14. Some very good the old town - on the corner of the last of row of shops reports have been reaching us. Tel : 96 647 0772 / open before petrol station. This restaurant is acclaimed all daily / Web : www.laperladejavea.com over the Jávea community. The food is truly excellent,

well presented and served with charm and showing flair.

Restaurante EL RANCHO : Cta. Cabo de la Nao (between Adventurous regional Spanish & international cuisine. the German clinic & Saladar SuperMarket). Another What is remarkable is the pricing structure of €16 recently reopened restaurant ! A young British couple (two courses) or €19 (three courses) making the whole (Simon & Danielle) have taken over and added, recently, a experience, in terms of quality/price, “top of the class” French chef to make the 3-chef team. Well appointed ! The wine list is fascinating and very honestly priced; it and in delightful surroundings the kitchen team has settled is also a challege but do not be intimidated as you will down well and, after all these years, the food can again be receive good advice if needed ! Quality wines also taken seriously ! Sunday lunch recommended. Reports available by the glass. Evenings only. Tel: 96 579.5140 are good to excellent side. Menu-del-día (€13.95 & €22). (f. Sunday & Monday) / Web: www.lacocinajavea.com / E-mail : info@lacocinajavea.com We think you need to book ! Good parking either side of TO BE NOTED : This restaurant now offers many of its main road. Tel: 96 577.1126 / f. Sunday p.m. & Monday. main courses deep-frozen at about €5 each to be taken E-mail: elranchojavea@hotmail.com / Web : (under home. We’ve had several so far –marvellous – perhaps construction) essential if you don’t much feel like cooking !

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Restaurante LOS REMOS de la NÃO (Jávea, Arenal beach front) : French owned and was probably the best of all the Arenal beach restaurants and although there are recent reports of improved standards they have proved short-lived. Lies at the extreme right hand end of the bay on the edge of the large car park overlooking the beach.

Fish a speciality. Great views. Menu del día €15 (Sunday €20). Best to book. Tel : 96 647.0776 / f. Tues. www. losremoslanao.com

Restaurante AZORIN : Jávea Port (in street behind Napoli). Superb fish (especially sole) /chicken & chips.

Menu del dia €9. Kids love it. Tel : 96 579.4495 / f. Sat.

Restaurante BACCHUS (Jávea) : Wonderful quality, Swiss owned. Cook your own (superb) steak on stone. Pinosol-Cansalades road. Must book. Menus-deldía from €15 (W/ends €18). Tel : 96 647.3096 / f. Mon. / http://www.infocostablanca.com/bacchus/first%20en.htm

Restaurante LA RENDA : Cristo del Mar, Jávea Port, right beside the Cinema Jayan. Beautifully appointed restaurant with some serious, adventurous and very creative cuisine - we even found sweetbreads on the menu.

Menu del día €12.50. Live music on Friday. Muzak turned off on request. Tel: 96 579.3763 / E-mail: larenda. javea@gmail.com www.larenda.es N.B. This restaurant offers a bargain pre-cinema special menu from 18:45h (Mon-Thurs) at €14 which includes your cinema ticket !

ENGLISH FILMS SUSPENDED FOR THE SUMMER.

Wine bar & ITALIAN specialities

DOLCE e SALATO : Avnda Marina Espanola 13, Javea (next to Calima & Piri Piri). Wow ! What a discovery … a charming Italian (Luca) and his Greek wife (Pamela) offering a range of (in-house created dishes) from their delicious home baked bread through the best possible tsatziki and other original Eastern Mediterranean tapas (read mezze !) creations - not to forget the best Mozarella in town and Baklava – too long to list. We look forward to Pamela’s Taramasalata and Melizanosalata (the Greek Restaurante AL SANTUARIO : Jávea’s one-time half- version of Mtabal) very soon, please !! Sensationally good hidden summer treasure has now re-opened (mid June – house wine (red). A delightful new arrival. Tel: Mob: 667 mid-September). This was announced in June with some 246233 fanfare. We have now been there 3 times and have to report our disappointment. These visits produced the conclusion Restaurante L’ÉCHALOTTE : Jávea Costa Nova, that the great success of the former Al Santuario, under its beside the tennis club just before the La Guardia cross owner Marie-José, was due to the fact that it was a labour- roads. International cuisine of excellent quality with of-love; the customers adored the restaurant, its wonderful covered terrace behind. Good parking. cuisine and M-J herself ! Under new management, this is Tel: 96 647.3364 / [ no web site ] now an “excellent” restaurant but with a different concept Restaurante EL GAUCHO (formerly Las Brisias on the – my steaks were superb – but the old Santuario it is not.

Jesús Pobre road). This re-opened restaurant has gained The other night there were 16 former clients of M-J there many plaudits under the management of the excellent for dinner and we all got talking. Without exception everyone regretted that both the Tarta Cebolla (world Pizzeria Pepa (at Arenal) and offers an especially class) and Marie-José were no longer there ! In a way this worthwhile restaurant for the residents of Montgó. Superb reminds me of the old saying “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” meat is their speciality. Best to book. Tel: 96 646.1338 / !! Off the summit of the Jávea/Denia mountain road, take www.pizzeriapepa.com the right turn towards the Cabo San Antonio - 2km on left, opposite the monastery. The courtyard remains delightful, Restaurante LUNGO MARE (Jávea, Arenal beach front) if the tables and chairs are less well furbished. Tel : 96 : Good Italian restaurant - beware large portions (some can 636.8017 : 7/7 evenings only. be shared !) and, also, muzak can be bad ! Often fairly full

FAMILY RESTAURANTS / GOOD & RELIABLE (Euros 20 - 35 per head)

Restaurante AUSTRIACO has been sold and a new Italian restaurant is now open - see under LA TAGLIATELLA.

AUSTRIACO Bakery (Jávea; Arenal beach front). This excellent bakery continues to offer their superb bread/ croissants & gâteaux from 07:00h daily. (also served at their café. (Another source of very excellent bread is the expensively-priced Saladar Supermarket).

Tel : 96 647.1004 / open daily /

so best to try to book. In spite of hot competition next door recent reports have not been good ! Tel : 96 647.1196 / open daily http://www.verema.com/restaurantes/46085lungo-mare-javea

Restaurante MEZQUIDA : Main road from Jávea towards Arenal, on right side, just after Iceland roundabout on left but before Sol-Mar offices. Good ambience/very popular Spanish ‘family’ restaurant. Serves the best Arroz negro (a delicious rice and squid dish) that we know of. Good prices, superb meat. Spotless & mostly muzak-free. Delightful, large and musak-free terrace. Menu-del-día €16. Tel : 96 579.3620 / open daily / E-mail: rtemezquidaxabia@ hotmail.com http://www.restaurantemezquida.com/

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Restaurante MINTT RUSTICA (Jávea - Cami Cabanes).

Take road to right of Barclays, right at roundabout; it’s along on the left after the first burmp. Formerly La Rustica and now under new management. One very good report has reached us. Tel : 96 577.0855 / Open 7/7.

Restaurante MONTGÓ : 2-3kms along Jávea -Jesús Pobre road (on left, with large stone tablet outside).

Amazing choice/ value/ quantity/quality & well presented.

Best fish ‘n’ chips of the region (with Azorin). Menu-deldía €11.50. We remind readers of the slightly more upmarket ALMENDROS restaurant (slow service) on the opposite side of the road. Tel : 96 579.5020 / f. Thurs.

Restaurante PIRI-PIRI : Excellent/imaginative (copious) ‘tapas’. Widely praised and popular with residents. On the port’s pedestrianised sea-front, leading from the bridge.

Arrive early for lunch, but best to book. Excellent Menusdel-día €11.50 (w/ends €14.50). Charming host & very professional - one of our favourites Tel : 96 579.4745 / barpiripiri@hotmail.com f. Sun.pm & Mon (closed early New Year).

Restaurante PIZZERIA PEPA (Jávea: Arenal beach front, nr. middle). Spanish; excellent value, swift service.

Pizza takeaway.

VERY efficient, popular with good atmosphere; muzak low; must book ! Menu-del-día €16. The best quickservice “family” restaurant at the beach. Tel : 96 579.2572 / open daily http://www.pizzeriapepa.com/site/page-2-23.html

Restaurante LA TAGLIATELLA : (Jávea, Arenal beach front) : Another elegant looking Italian restaurant, close to Lungo Mare, but with dark 19thC decor.

Reports (4) have revealed poor service and high prices.

Tel: 96 647.2984 / www.latagliatella.es / 7/7

EASTERN RESTAURANTS (Jávea) : INDIAN RESTAURANTS Restaurante TAJ MAHAL (Indian) : The “top rank” Indian restaurant at Arenal beach, overlooking main car park. Lunch buffet €7.40. Voucher for 10% discount available from Campobello on request.

Re-opened after holidays. Tel : 96 647.1684 / open daily / http://www.javea247.co.uk/restaurants/taj-mahal-indiancuisine/

Restaurante THE GREAT INDIAN : Another quality Indian at Arenal beach (in the middle outside of the road that runs right around the beach area). Takeaway facility and Wi-Fi. Noisy, but with appropriate(!) muzak and TV. Open 7/7. Tel: 96 646.3768 NEPALESE RESTAURANTS

Being largely ignorant of Indian cuisine I have wondered why these next two restaurants are talked about over and above all other (Indian? style) restaurants and both are listed at Trip Advisor higher than the other Indian restaurants. I can only assume it must be the Nepalese influence ! Go and try them.

Restaurante BUDDHA PALACE : Arenal - opposite Banca March (newly opened). This was a most enjoyable experience ! Tel: 96 579 2894 / E-mail: buddhapalace1@ gmail.com / Open: tlj

Restaurante GURKHA PALACE : Avda. Jaime 1, No.8 in Jávea port. Fine food with good ambience. Take away service. Menus del dia : €9.50 & €11.99 A la carte €2030. Tel: 96 579. 3331 / f. Tues.midday

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AND ANOTHER EXCEPTIONAL (FISH) ITEM !

Outside the Ermita supermarket (by the little church on the Jesús Pobre road) at 10:00h on a Saturday morning is to be found an enterprising Dutchman (Arjen) who is selling fresh martjes, smoked eel, roll-mops, smoked mackerel, INDONESIAN buckling (a herring smoked whole – as opposed to kippers TAPINDO (& “Take-Away”) : In the last row of shops which are smoked flat), smoked trout and potted shrimps on the right side as you leave Arenal shopping area ……. AND (only to order) fresh/frozen HERRINGS towards Mercadona. Produces excellent Indonesian food (mostly with their roes – and at €1.25 each). When did you (especially Bami Goreng & Nasi Goreng). All sorts of last enjoy a fresh herring ? Surely the most marvellous of combinations can be served to take home although there fishes ? Orders to : 667 997300 (every Sat. morning from are facilities for eating on their terrace. Ideal for the 10:00h) or argentocorazon@gmail.com hungry ! Tel: 96 646.4191 / f.Sun.

CHINESE

Restaurante < The WOK BUFFET > : Jávea, at the Barclays roundabout. Very good. Recently refurbished and now with an extensive choice of shellfish included in their bargain price. Eat all you like for Euros 9.95 (special price for kids under 7). Go early (12:30h for lunch, 19:30h for dinner) when the huge spread is at its best. Attentive service. No muzak. A bit of a “canteen” ambience but a great quality “fill-up” if you are hungry.

Tel : 96 579.7016 / daily 12-24h.

Bar/Restaurante LAS OLAS : HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED why there are always so many cars outside the Bar LAS OLAS (on the Cabo de la Nao road, on the right, half way between Barclays and the Ferreteria PLA48) ? Well, go discover it for yourselves. Here is, indeed, a real surprise. A huge range of really good, copious tapas far cheaper than the Arenal beach front ! The size of the portions means this is perhaps 50% of the cost of the beach establishments ? Be careful how much you order - you may not be able to finish. Ideal for hungry kids ! Clean tables, good service, bi-lingual menu. TV inside but mostly quiet outside. Tel: 96 577.0175

FISH (from Euros 25.00 per head) :

Restaurante AMARRE 152 (Jávea) : literally “Mooring 152”, tranquil situation by the bobbing boats at the very head of the mooring creek that goes inland from the Parador. Menus del dia €18 & 20 (fish). Excellent for rice/ fish dishes. A recent visit showed them on top form. Tel : 96 579.0629 / f. Monday http://www.verema.com/ restaurantes/36008-amarre-152-xabia-javea

[ and inside this supermarket, at Xavi’s excellent meat counter, can be found the very best STILTON in the whole area ]. Arjen is in MORAIRA on Thursdays 10 - 14h at Tabaira - Palco

INCODNITO < Fish ‘n’ Chips > : Jávea, Arenal beach, on main car park. It is not usual for such an establishment to find its way onto this list but it has proved to be very reliable with both fish and chips of excellent quality.

Tel : 95 577.0068 / f. Sunday.

IMPORTANT UPGRADE PEDREGUER Restaurante CAL BLANC MENJARS C/Cova Santa 2, Pedreguer. We have just received a sensational and detailed write up of this establishment which confirms all we have been hearing about it. Menudel-dia €16 (Sundays €22) – so get going to this (less than glamorous) town and try it out !! Muzak not intrusive.

Park round the back road near the school and cemetery and walk through the lanes. No more than 10 minutes.

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The parking layout on Avenida Lepanto will be changed to compensate for the elimination of available parking spaces in Carrer d’Enric Valor which will mean the loss of only nine parking spaces.

XD Councillor Anton went on to explain that the work will be in two phases with the first being between Calle Sevilla and the seafront. “We have the money for this now from the sale of Municipal land and the budget has been approved.

The work on this is scheduled for later this year to start between 6th and 15th of September and completed by 30 November.

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from XD

Redevelopment of Javea Port scheduled to start in September.

At a meeting being held in the Port of Javea on Thursday, Deputy Mayor Oscar Anton unveiled plans for the redevelopment of Carrer d’Enric Valor.

“With much of the Port area being administered by El Ministerio in Madrid and Consellaria de Valencia, Javea Council is restricted in what we can do” Anton told us, “however, here is a part of the Port that we can do something with so we will. The plan is to remove the parking on both sides of the road and widen the pavements so they will be 2.5 metres wide.

This will allow the provision of outside terraces with tables and chairs while giving sufficient room for pedestrians.”

Anton explained, “It is an irritation to tourists and many residents that al fresco drinking and dining that is part of life in Javea Port has been outlawed by legislation, we are giving it back within the law.”

In addition to the widening of the pavements the trees on the north side which are old, intrusive to property, unattractive and costly to maintain will be replaced with new trees that are nicer to look at and easier to look after.

I have applied for a grant to complete the work on the rest of the street; if our application is successful we will finish the whole job this year. If not I will put it into the budget for 2014.

This is yet another project that is important for all the Councillors in the Javea government” stated Anton, “we all agreed these works are necessary and I am privileged to be able to find the finances to make it happen.

It is important for tourism and our local economy that the Port is a nice place to be and this is just one example of how we continue to help and support the local businesses as much as we can.”

The busy Port Artisan Market

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from XD

Participatory Budget projects made possible by sale of Municipal land.

XD Councillor Oscar Anton who runs the finances of Javea Council keeps on finding ways of obtaining money to use for the greater good of Javea.

In addition to successful grant applications Oscar has started to tap in to the vast land bank and property portfolio owned by Javea Council. With the necessary council expenses taken care of, Oscar applies the planned surpluses he achieves to reducing the debt.

Once he knows that there are a few extra Euros available, Deputy Mayor and XD President Anton invites the departments in Javea council to suggest how the money is best used. One method he has adopted to generate extra income is to sell elements of the council’s property portfolio which consists of plots of land as well as buildings.

“The current financial climate makes the disposal or development of the municipally owned plots very difficult,” explained Anton, “but once in a while an opportunity exists to sell some land. Such was the case recently when we sold a plot located in Calle Barraca in Portixol for over 300,000€ plus IVA.” “The income generated by the sale will go to fund a number of the investments the residents of Javea selected last year as part of the participatory Budget forums. Many of the projects I managed to include in the regular budget for 2013 but some were linked to the sale of Municipal land so now we can use this money for those projects designed to improve the general health and welfare of our residents and to help encourage tourism. We will use local tradesmen and businesses.” Anton concluded The Port area will receive 100,000€ for a new paving scheme, 20,000€ building a new playground on the site of the old Guardia Civil barracks in Admiral Basterreche and 40,000€ on repairing and lighting the historic windmills at la Plana. 60,000€ will be spent on long outstanding repairs to Via Augusta outside the school with 110,000€ to repair the roof and make it safe as part of the ongoing renovations to Casa Candelaria.

There will also be small improvements made to the childrens play parks around Javea.

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A FACEBOOK THANKS TO OSCAR ANTON As can be seen by the photos on the left, not every resident in Jávea shares the same community spirit as the rest of us.

Ripping up a municipal road on a back street to extend a garden area or deliberately backwashing a swimming pool onto a road (increasing water damage to the roads and properties further down), is not uncommon.

When you are the one taking advantage of neighbours, maybe this just looks like clever opportunism, but when you are one of the neighbours it can have serious repercussions.

In these examples, the intrusion into the road has made it very difficult for any long base vehicle to turn the corner into or off the road. This affects gas bottle deliveries, delivery vans, contractor and builders’ vehicles and any other traffic that daily travels up and down the average residential road.

The backwash from pools (off the property into the street) not only damages the roads, it encourages weeds even in the middle of summer, increasing maintenance costs. The water has to go somewhere and, on a road surface, that usually means straight into the foundations of neighbouring houses causing hidden but ultimately costly long term damage.

We have to say thank you to Oscar for taking these sort of matters seriously.

A brief query with one photo on Facebook about whether the encroachment onto the public highways was permitted resulted in a response from Oscar within hours of it being posted on a Saturday.

Within 48 hours of his response, Highways’ inspectors had been to see the damage to the road and had started proceedings to impose fines on the owner and to get the obstructions removed.

Getting the owner to take responsibility and correct the problem may take time, but it was good to see our councillors are so much on the ball.

To give balance - a recent conversation with a member of PSOE made me realise that they too have an excellent history of responding quickly to community issues and ideas raised on Facebook.

All in all, we are very lucky to have Councillors who are interested enough in our opinions to listen, it does help to strengthen our community.

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Doris Courcelles, councillor for “services, environment and beaches” was born in Belgium and studied at a French university. She speaks Castellano, English, French, Dutch, and German and is still trying to improve her Valenciano. As a consequence, she knows many residents and societies of Spanish and other nationalities here in Jávea. She moved to Spain in 1978. She has a son aged 30 and can empathise with parents in a foreign country.

TO BE A COUNCILLOR OR NOT TO BE? Don’t we all want something light to read during a hot summer?

Just in case you would like to know about what can happen in a councillor’s life after her office hours, let me tell you about one of my exciting afternoons: On that Friday, I felt courageous and decided to have a good go at the garden.

I first took the electric “borders” machine (the one which always breaks its wire) and patiently placed the plastic thread on the coil. I started the engine, cut 30 cm of grass and heard: “Crac, Boum, Paff (French onomatopoeias).

Thinking that I hadn’t connected it right, I rolled up the wire again and 30 cm later, the same happened! After a few more attempts and trying to restrain my will to throw the damned thing miles away, I gave up and used a kitchen knife and an old pair of scissors.

Then, I took my mower out. (The one which has shared my life for more than ten years).

Would you believe that I cut 50 cm and heard: “Crac, Boum, Paff”? It just passed over..............

I decided to stop working in the garden and entered the house.

To avoid the back door banging, I put my sewing box in front of it. 10 minutes later, I heard “Crac, Boum, Paff”.

The precious piece of furniture that had belonged to my dear Grand-mother had spread its content on the “naya” staircase! It was a danger for my dogs and cats so... it took me an hour to get rid of pins, needles, buttons, strings, ropes etc..........

To stay “in” sounded a better option so...... what else could I do? I thought that it was time to iron the pile of WHITE linen which had been waiting on the board for a week.

An other BAD surprise was waiting for me: the cat had chosen the spot to clean its sandy paws. All the linen had to go back in the washing machine.

As you must understand, I made up my mind: the best thing I could do was sitting and watching TV. Would you think that I exaggerate if I tell you that the satellite receiver was not working?

I am still waiting for a replacement or ….....for a strong man who could sort all these things out for me!!!!!

Yes, Councillors have a “domestic” life and it is not easier that the political one!!!!

Well, all these misfortunes didn’t stop me worrying about general problems on the following morning. I am also in charge of the “Environment Department” and am feeling really concerned about the rubbish that tourists are “forgetting” on the beaches. Do you know that a roll of toilet paper will need two weeks to deteriorate. Newspaper will do after 6 weeks. Cardboard packaging from one to five months. Matches around 10 months. Cigarette butts between 2 and 4 years. Tins 50 years, batteries 200 years, pampers & glass 400 years!!!!!!!

How can we educate people?

And how can we make holiday makers understand that the ashes of a barbecue need two days to be completely cold?

We had to extinguish a fire in a container in c/ Cantallops this morning.

Anyway, try to have a nice month of August. Doris

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Hi again, another month flies by and, scarily, we are in the process of planning some Christmas events! Sorry to mention the ´C´ word in August, but days, weeks and months seem to be going quicker and quicker (is that an age thing!?). Anyway for the moment let´s just enjoy the summer before we are complaining how cold it is!

So far it has been a great summer for Spectrum FM with all sorts going on including a boat party with the truly sensational Kriz K Michael Buble Live Act. We had some problem at the start of the night, with the boat being delayed in Altea docks for an hour (which wasn´t great for our guests waiting in Javea Port), but fortunately once we set sail, the BBQ was sizzling, the bar was flowing and then… the phenomenal voice of Kriz K, honestly, on the first sound check, I thought he was miming to a CD. This guy is something very special and everyone had a fantastic night (and the late start was forgiven!).

If you would like to hear him for yourself we have one final evening this summer with Kriz K at Toscamar in Javea on Saturday August 24th again it is a night not to be missed! (see the poter opposite) We have given away some big clues for the Secret Sound Competition and I am sure somebody will win the 1,000€ prize money any time now (if they haven´t since writing this?).

To hear the Secret Sound listen in to the breakfast show every weekday morning, or visit our main website www. spectrumfm.net to hear the sound. Recent clues include; ´´it´s summer after all, it is quite hot too, so don´t forget your umbrella and don´t forget to press the button.´´

Here are some recent WRONG guesses; Thunder, Fire Extinguisher, Ice being put into a drink, a jet spray, cold water in a bar to cool you. Listen in and try for yourself, there could be 1,000€ in it for you! Good luck!

It is great to see and hear of so many Javea businesses doing so well, it is a strange time of year to sell advertising, in August we are often told by businesses that they are either ´´too busy´´ or ´´too quiet,´´ for advertising, in truth there is never a bad time to advertise but as with anything (and at any time of year) it has to be at the right price and of course cost effective!

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Well I am really looking to probably my favourite month of the year; September, the temperature drops nicely as does the traffic! Nice to see everyone but even nicer to see them go and give us our beautiful Javea back!  As always thanks for listening and if you need any information or charity requests etc, please email myself; john@spectrumfm.es

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“Family and friends have helped us to transform Barquitos into a stunning and inviting space fille with wonderful and exciting products. Jávea has such a great community and we are very excited to b a more active part of it. We hope everybody gets a chance to pop by and introduce themselves”

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The Costa Barber Singers The Costa Barber Singers have been an integral part of community life here since the late 80’s throught the drive and effort of Roger Gallant and Paul Freeman who started the chorus.

The story of the growth on barbershop in the área is an fascinating one , and over the following months we hope to sahre some background.

They undertake a great deal of Charity work and would like to attract new singers to ensure this growth.

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Three months on and they felt that this was something that all smokers should at least try although the cost of the therapy plus the flights was likely to make it less than inviting and so ‘Stop Smoking In Spain’ was born!

Carol, the lady in this story and now the proprietor, says “it’s been 8 years now and I have successfully treated thousands of smokers both here and also in the more recently opened clinic in Brighton.

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The True Story Of A Smoker This is the story of a female smoker who had been smoking more than thirty a day for thirty years. So at the age of 45 she had decided it was likely she would go to her grave as a smoker and that like most other smokers it was going to be prematurely. Particularly as her husband was also a smoker and worse still he was under the impression that he enjoyed it. And so that was going to be that.

The couple lived here on the Costa and like most of us they spent a certain amount of time watching English TV. On one particular day an article on the Richard & Judy Show reported on a new method of quitting the habit that instead of being a nicotine replacement method, such as Nicorette gum or patches, or some sort of chemical that one swallowed that possibly gave suicidal tendencies, or hypnotherapy that seems to have a very low success rate, this was a medically proven and a non invasive smoking cessation therapy that Richard & Judy said gave a very impressive 90% success rate! What was even more encouraging was the equally positive coverage that evening on the BBC News which interviewed two sceptical journalists who had had the treatment themselves and agreed that it actually removed the addiction instead of trying to replace it.

The couple noted the website address and made contact with the company in London that had treated these journalists. They were told it was £350 each treatment, which meant, with flights, it was going to work out at nearly £1,000. However, they decided that having tried every other method, this was going to be their final attempt to quit so they agreed to go ahead After the treatment, on leaving the clinic, at the time he felt less inclined to smoke than she, but to both their

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THINK PINK Breast Cancer and Reconstruction Seminar

Benissa, Saturday 14th September Jalon Valley HELP has organised a meeting to discuss ‘Breast Cancer and Reconstruction’ as part of this year´s ‘Think Pink’ Programme.

Elaine Sassoon is a leading plastic surgeon specialising in reconstruction after breast cancer and will be the special guest at the event Organisers initiative.

Members of all local Charities raising money for Cancer care and relief are invited to meet Elaine and Nurse Ruth Harcourt from the Norfolk group ‘Keeping Abreast’. There will also be a talk about the history of reconstruction after surgery with a full explanation of the available options.

When Elaine Sassoon, a Havard graduate (trained at University College Hospital in London), first took up her post of Consultant Plastic Surgeon in Norwich 10 years ago she was greeted with the comment “Women in Norfolk don’t want a breast. They are down to earth farmers, they have better things to think about, you are not needed”. Much has changed, not least the increasing incidence of breast cancer and the recognition of the right of a woman to have a reconstruction.

Author of “The Boudica Within”, Elaine hoped that the amazing and intimate photos of a group of volunteers and their storieswould give women hope and a sense of what is achieved. In order to ‘give something back’ twenty three extra-ordinary women agreed to be photographed by Andrea O’Hare – an award winning photographer and fellow cancer survivor – in the beautiful setting of North Norfolk. Demand for the book was so high it needs a new print run Elaine Horton, President of Jalon Valley HELP, commented that it was a major achievement to get such a well-known surgeon to fly to Spain and local hospitals and cancer charities were all taking part in the event.

“It is about working together and getting the word out to the many cancer patients who live in this area.”

The Seminar will also launch Jalon Valley HELP’s ‘Have a Heart’ campaign. Designed and invented by a volunteer in the charity, after her own operation, these heart-shaped cushions ease discomfort post-operation by cushioning under the arm. It has been so successful that there is now a voluntary group making these.

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Bood Drive The Festival Committee of Our Lady of Loreto, in conjunction with the activities surrounding the celebrations, organized for August is running a blood donation marathon in honor of Dionysus Henarejos. Dionysus died recently. He was one of the most active members of the committee and always showed a special sensitivity and great interest in social and humanitarian issues. president of the commission, Juanjo Garcia recalled how, every year, Dionysus became more and more worried about the day of blood donation and the number of collections received. This is why we decided to dedicate this activity as a special tribute, turning it into a marathon, with morning and afternoon session to surpass previous records. Garcia hopes for a great collaboration and participation in general and other associations festive communal or Red Cross.

The marathon will be on Wednesday, August 21, from 9:30 to 14 pm and 17:30 hours to 21 hours in the house of the commission, in the street Severo Ochoa. Tents were prepared to receive donors comfortably.

As stated Luis Hernandez, representative of Transfusion Centre of Valencia, this type of special collections, as well as attract new donors after in many cases still serve to meet the many needs that build up in the summer months where there are so many donations. Hernandez stated that to be giving only comply to two requirements: be 18 and weigh 50 pounds, so expect there is much participation in this project that has drawn so excited.

The Councillor for Health, Tere Bisquert, has called for solidarity and collaboration, both of residents of Javea as well as the many people who spend their holidays in the town. Also the councilor for culture, Amparo Bolufer, expressed confidence that the “thought that this is a tribute to Dionysus Henarejos who always dedicated his time to others, will be a further incentive to make the campaign a success.” The Councillor for Fiestas, Juan Ortolá, who has described the initiative as “a good memory of Dionysus and pride for his family.”

Photo Competition The Department of Intercultural Council and the Assembly of Javea Local Red Cross, in collaboration with the Photographic Association of Javea and Javea Historical trade association, opened the photo contest “Images for diversity “, an event to promote coexistence and intercultural display of native and immigrant populations in the common areas (school, the supermarket, the neighborhood).

The competition is open to all over 12 (there are two categories: 12 to 17 years and 18 years) and may have a maximum of 3 pictures in their Red Cross until September 23.

This third edition of the photo competition offers prizes totaling 400 euros redeemable in the shops of Javea Historical: In the form of lower first prize is a $ 100 bonus and the second 50, while for the adult section of the first prize of 175 euros is a good second 75. Images can be submitted until September 23 at the headquarters of the Red Cross.

WARNING RE IBI Those paying IBI by standing order or voluntarily as soon as it is due in August will all receive a discount not available to late payers. The payment of IBI this year is NOT early, this is the time of year it is meant to be taken and applies to the same period as normal. Payments in recent years have been late. In future August will be the norm.

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Hi Everyone! After receiving several reader’s emails regarding what it is and if it can be of any use for them, on today’s post we are about to introduce Google’s latest gadget that is recently available at some stores: the Google Chromecast.

Some of us have been wondering for long which could be the best method to view the contents stored at our computers on our flashing several inch flat TV. Till not too long ago, traditional cable connections have been the only option and amongst these, and the HDMI connection probably the most complete, as this type of cable transfers audio and video both in digital format to our TVs (against VGA or other former ones in which the media was transferred analogically).

A little while back, TVs started integrating internet access and browsers, which if we had an online storage service allowed us to enjoy it directly on our TVs or even watch streaming movies from different providers.

Now, what about if our TV isn’t equipped with this technology? Yes, we bought the device not that long ago and it doesn’t come with internet access!! Either because it wasn’t available, it increased considerably the price or we didn’t think it was that important at the time. Or perhaps it does have internet access, but only by network cable and our computer is pretty far away from our router’s location... and now we realise that there is a lot of content in the net that we would like to view and hear while we are comfortably relaxing on our beloved armchair or sofa…

Well this is where Chromecast comes into action.

This is a very small and economic device (not much larger than standard USB memory sticks and costs approximately $35) and promises to let you easily send Internet video from several devices directly to your TV. And simple to use too! All you need is to plug the device into the back of a TV’s HDMI port, connect it to your home WiFi network and you can then fire up videos or music on your phone, tablet and computer and watch them on the bigger screen.

Even though it’s currently on sale, this device is still at a quite early stage of development, as Google is adjusting more applications capable of communicating with it. For instance, the Android or iPhone YouTube and Google Video apps have a Chromecast button that lets you play that video or song on the TV screen, but not more at this time.

For PCs Chrome browsers on Mac, Windows and Chrome

OS computers, the button allows you to mirror what is on your computer’s Chrome browser on the bigger screen, but unless you use one of these programs you still can’t see your private videos and/or photos stored in your computer…. As said, yet.

This isn’t Google’s first incursion into the TV space, and its previous attempts have been largely unsuccessful.

Google’s TV software, which was built into TV sets from Sony and Samsung was sluggish and companies moved away from using the platform. Google also announced its Nexus Q set-top box last May and, after negative reviews, it was never released to the public.

Still, experts seem to think that, at $35, this might be the device many can get behind, especially given its simple purpose of just making it easier to get the video content you are watching on your other devices on that bigger screen. Some analysts pointed out that set-up could be a bit complex for people to configure, but they pointed to the price and basic functionality as being a differentiator.

“It’s not a complete solution, but it’s trying to tackle a single problem -- expediently getting online video to your TV -- and at a price that beats about everything out there,” says Google…

In the box you get a short HDMI extender cable along with a long USB cord and an AC adapter. Actually hooking the Chromecast up to your WiFi network is done with the free app Google offers for Android, PC, and Mac. Beyond that, though, all control over media playback is done either within your browser (Chrome only, unsurprisingly) or through the streaming apps which support Google’s Chromecast standard; there are no “master remote” media controls in the setup app itself.

Doesn’t sound bad so far… let’s see how far they allow us to enjoy when other applications are added to the supported ones list.

Please find our contact details below; in case you have any questions or queries, we can assure a quick and professional reply. Also, please visit our new Facebook page, where we will try to keep you all posted on latest news about computers and the world around them. Here is the link:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Valencia-Javea/ JPG-Asistencia/121514197877746 you will find a link to the Grapevine’s website too, where you’ll always find the latest edition for online reading. Back to work till the next post! Until then, keep clicking!! grapevine@jpg-asistencia.com The JPG team www.jpg-asistencia.com Tel. : +34 644 46 41 49

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Costa Blanca Astronomical Soc. Meets on first Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. in Montgó Visitors Centre in Dénia. For details and directions call Ed Morley on 96 574 4612 or cbastronomy@gmail.com Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir rehearse every Tuesday 7-9pm, at Bar Mediterraneo, Teulada. New members always welcome, no experience necessary. Come along and give us a try! Tel: Mike Evans 965744577 or go to our web site: www. costablancamalevoicechoir.wikidot.com Crib Club every Thurs 8pm at Bombers Bar in the Port Costa Blanca Yachting Assoc.The CBYA welcomes all boat owners; We meet every week, please our for details & location of the meeting website www.cbya.org.

Local Club Directory Al-Anon Support Group The Al-Anon group for friends or relatives of alcoholics to share their experiences. No membership fee. 96 646 3689.

Arsenal Costa Blanca Supporters Club, meets every match day at Cheers Bar, Javea Port under the archway. All club matches are shown live. If you live in or around Javea or are just visiting and would like to renew or start your support for the club, come along. All will be made welcome, young or old.

Any further information, e-mail, Bob at arsenalcostablanca@ gmail.com ARNAAP - Association of Royal Navy, Army and Air Force Personnel. If you enjoy lunching in congenial company join us.

It is not essential to be Ex-Service, just like minded. Call Susan on 966 404650, or shollister@hotmail.com Art Centre Association - Javea Subjects available are: - Painting in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour, Pastel, Drawing, Mixed Media, Portraiture, Creative Textiles and Restoration of Porcelain.

Join any time. Visit the Art Centre, we can fax, E-mail or post info and map or more details tel: Lorely Griffiths, Javea 96 647 20 49. artcentrejavea@yahoo.com Facebook Page www.facebook.com/ArtJavea Art Clubs for Oils, Watercolurs, Pastels, Acrylic now meet in Javea at ArtyFacts, Denia, Cumbre del Sol & Benimeli. Call Lesley Clark 96 579 4462 or email lesleyclarkjavea@gmail. com Backgammon Club We meet on Mondays at the Grand Cafe residential Toscamar at 20.00. For more information please call Steve on 96 647 1708 or 635 377 335.

Benitachell Christian Fellowship Sun. 11am in the Arts Museum Tel David Newman 650738638 Ray Davies 96 649 4036 Club Nautico, Javea Yacht Club www.cnjavea.net Crochet & Soft Yarn Club Meets fortnightly in a private house in Javea. Contact lesleyclarkjavea@gmail.com or phone 96 579 4462.

Costa Blanca Anglo Spanish Association meetings and trips to further our knowledge and understanding of Spain; its history, geography, culture and institutions.New members are welcome. Visit www.anglospanish.org or email the secretary on secretary09@anglospanish.org

Expatriate Ostomates of Spain EOS Contact Cynthia on 96 646 0063.

Javea Book Circle We meet on alternate Tuesdays at 19.30 for 19.45 at the Centro Social, behind the Centro de Salud Contact Eleanor Joy on 96 647 2876 Javea Bridge Club Avd de Paris 2. www.javeabridgeclub.com or call Margaret on 96 579 3413.

Jávea Conservatives Abroad meets socially 6 to 7 times a year contact secretary@javeaconservatives.org Javea Computer Club (More than just Computers) www. javeacomputerclub.org JCC meets every Mon/Tues and Thurs morning from 09.30 until 12.30. (Check our Web Site for how to find us) There is something of interest for everybody; whatever your ability or knowledge. We have been teaching beginners for more than 25 years and have widened our scope to cover - ‘connecting your PC to your TV’, ‘Smartphones’, ‘Apple devices’ (iPads, iPhones, Apple Macs) and various ‘Special Interest Groups’...e.g. Video Editing, Genealogy and even Hand Made Cards.If you would like to have a look around, pop in and ask for Morris.

Javea Grapevine Group interact with The Grapevine, its readers, contributors and friends on Facebook - add your photos, club and event news for the next issue, via the Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/JaveaGrapevine/ or through www.grapevinespain.com Javea Green Bowls Club - Inn on the Green - www.bowlinginspain.com/clubs/IndClubs/JaveaGreen.htm Javea International Civic Society Enquiries to Jeni Jackson Phillips 96 579 0470, 619 270 493.

Javea International Magic Club For more information please call - 627 046 897 or 96 579 2808.

Javea International Tennis Club (JITC) is based at the idyllic setting of the La Sella Tennis Complex near Pedreguer on the Costa Blanca. www.javeatennis.net Javea Netball Club Playing Wednesdays, 20.00 - 21.30 at L’Ancora Playa Tennis club. contact Anita on 96 647 2169 or 660 782 165.

Javea Public Lending Library Borrow books in English from Javea Public Lending Library, FREE! The English section is open every Tues and Sat morning 10.00 - 12.00. Javea Public Library, Calle Mayor 9, Javea Pueblo, old town. Contact Alma Dorndorf on 96 646 3262 or 636898162 Javea School of Bridge and Social Club Edifico 80, Avenida Tamarits. Tel 96 649 1539.

Javea U3A - 1,155 members, new members always welcome.

Anyone interested in joining can turn up at the monthly general meeting at the Parador Hotel at 10am on the last Wednesday of the month. www.u3ajavea.org Jávea Welsh Society - meets in Jávea - for more info see our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/pages/Javea-Welsh-Society/553465378018197 Javea Whist Club meets every Monday and Thursday (7.45 for 8 p.m.) at L’Ancora Playa, Arenal to play progressive partner whist. All players welcome particularly at the Thursday session when the numbers are lower.

MABC - The Marina Alta Business Club meets in in and around Jávea & Denia All nationalities welcome. Meetings conducted in English and are currently open to non members, by arrangement, until September - Contact Gaile on 96 646 1913, email manager@mabc.biz MABS Cancer Support Group Jacqui 96 579 4083 or 686 305 006 Brenda 678 843 666 or for Valencia area Cynthia 652 835 063 Kirsten 646 865 308 Rian 619 876 062 www.mabscancersupport.org Montgó Vegetarians - delicious meals out in Javea and surrounding areas, special menus created just for us, all welcome don’t have to be veggie! https://www.facebook.com/montgovegetarians Montgó Residents´Association (APMJ) Asociación Propietarios Montgó Jávea - meets monthly throughout the year - multilingual group of local residents with homes along the slopes of the Montgó - includes access to Neighbourhood watch information http://www.montgoresidents.com/ Mujeres Emprendedoras De Jávea www.facebook.com/Mujeres.Emprendedoras.de.Javea New Country Linedancers Line Dancing classes every Thursday at Socco on the Arenal Beginners: 7.00 - 8.00pm Intermediate: 8.00 - 9.30pm For further information phone David on 96 647 0632 Patchwork/Quilters Group meet Wednesday 10.00 - 13.00 at the Centre Public Formacio e Persones Adultos in Javea, Calle Ramon Llido, Javea. Contact Debbie on 96 579 0086 Peña Javeamigos The international supporter’s club and now the primary source of info for CD Javea. For more details, see www.javeamigos.com Royal Air Force Association. The North Costa Blanca Branch meets at Los Arcos Restaurante, Pedreguer (N332, west side) on the second Monday of each month at 12:00 to 13:00, followed by lunch. We have nearly 140 members, who enjoy friendship, help and support with RAFA; and we always look for new members who have, or have not, served in the RAF. For more information, www.rafa-ncb.org or call 966 430 215 Royal Naval Association, Costa Blanca North - Regular events, monthly, including special Trafalgar Night event contact haydn. gunningham@gmail.com for more info After a two month refit we

are back in commission on 12th September under thecommand of our chairman Roger Dawes with a lunch at Plaza 6, La Plaza, Javea (opposite HumptyDumpty). England won the World Cup in 1966 but were nomatch for the Royal Navy in`67. Alf Ramsey took the winning team to Montreal to show the Canadians how The Wonderful Game should be played. Roger and a few shipmates invited the team to join them on board HMS Eurylus for something in a glass and the next day Alf was livid.He had to cancel an exhibition match because his lads were legless and having trouble focusing their eyes. Roger is still trying to

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make amends so call him orPam on 965790123 to choose your menu before Sunday the 8th and join us at (or before) 1300 on the 12th for a yarn and something in a glass

Scottish Country Dancing To book and for Enquiries please call 96 645 6881.

Stamp Collectors /Philatelists /Postcards meets - 2nd & 4th Monday every month 10.00. For more details please call Derek Guyett on 96 579 5499 or Dave Anderson on 96 647 6034 Stress Busting Yoga Club in Javea Yoga for beginners. We meet Tuesday at a house on the Jesus Pobre Road. For more infomation call Maria Palomar on 96 646 0851.

Toscamar Tennis Friends - Join us for a friendly game of tennis on Mondays and Wednesdays 10.00 - 12.00 at Ciudad Toscamar, Javea. Just turn up or ring Christine on 96 649 3900 The Firs Nursery Mother & Toddler Group Every Monday from 14.00 - 15.30. Children aged from 18 months to school age. Call 96 647 2929 for more information.

The Javea Branch of the Royal British Legion meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at Scallops. We start our meetings at 11.30am but most people start arriving at 11.00am to have a coffee etc, before our meetings. You don’t have to have been in the services to now join the Legion, anyone can join or come along and see what we do. We have a great social programme thoughout the year, so come and join us, you will be most welcome. Make your self known to Pam and Roger.

The Javea Players produce 5 plays a year at Gata theatre and in their own Studio theatre. Cine evenings and socials. New members welcome, contact Gerald on membership. jp@gmail. com or 96 647 2876 www.javeaplayers.com Taoist Tai Chi Society of Javea New instrucors, new space.

Beginners welcome anytime Mon and Wed 11.30 at Danza Ronda Sur (near paint shop in old town) Info 649 161 290.

UFO Discussion/Research Group We meet on the first Friday of every month at 10.00 for 10.30 start in the Social Services Centre Javea. contactPresident, Jeanine El Khouri. Tel. no 965795148 or Christine Newton tel.no. 618111376. e.mail ufojavea@gmail.com Facebook Page www.facebook.com/ UFOandWorldMysteries Wall Hangings and Rug Making Club We meet every other Tuesday in Javea from 09.30 - 12.00. Contact Amanda on 639 987 301 or email amrug@telefonica.net Women in Business Club Monthly Business Meetings open to all members and non members, but you must be a WOMAN 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH JAVEA - L’Ancora Tennis Club from 2pm to 4pm Location: L’Ancora Tennis Club Xabia Rugby Club formally Javea Bulls. Our 1st Team plays rugby in the Valencia 2nd division with a multi cultural mix of players and a wide range of ages! We are proud of our Junior section which has continued to grow and is now producing some good players for the future. www.javearugbyclub.com

If you have changes to make, or have a club you would like to add to this list please email editor@grapevinespain.com or use the Contact Form on www.grapevinespain.com

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Foodies Members were off to the market this month – on a special visit to Alicante … with time to sample some of the food on offer in this popular Costa Blanca city! Any Javea U3A members who would like to get a taste of what’s going on among Foodies can get in touch with group Gillian Breen at foodies@u3ajavea.org.

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Javea U3A has more than 50 groups, but ideas for new ones are always welcome. Among those currently being considered are Floristry for Beginners. Karen Smith, a qualified florist, is interested in setting up a new group to teach the art. The workshop would be for 2 hours, 1 hour of demonstration, followed by 1 hour of practical. Fresh flowers will be supplied. For more information, contact Karen at flowersforyouspain@gmail.com.

Ladies that Lunch This new monthly group is a way of meeting people over lunch and a jolly good chin-wag. It is likely to be limited to 40 ladies, so if you are interested be quick and contact group leaders Sally Wells or Katrina Frost on ladies.that.lunch@u3ajavea.org.

Badminton There are now two sessions for badminton – on Mondays from 10am-midday and on Thursday from 10am-midday. Any U3A members interesting in finding out more should contact group Philip Gauron at badminton@u3ajavea.org.

Pilates The Beginners and Intermediate groups have proved very popular and are full. Any members who are interested in being part of a new beginners group with a minimum of 8 people should contact the group leader, Carol Pilgrim.

Book Club The group meets at 3pm on the third Monday of the month and the morning group at 10.30am on the first Tuesday, both at the Parador Hotel. If you are interested in joining either group, please contact Kay Thomas (morning group) on bookgroup@ u3ajavea.org or Pru Hughes (afternoon group) on bookgroup. two@u3ajavea.org.

Cycling The wheels are truly turning for this relatively new group, but any Javea U3A members interested in joining enthusiastic riders “on the road” can contact group Philip Gauron at cycling@ u3ajavea.org.

Dining Out Around 88 members have enjoyed recent eating out experiences locally with great service and high quality food. Membership is full, but to join the waiting list contact group leader Peter Speer at dining.out@u3ajavea.org.

Discussion The May meeting at the Social Centre was set to debate ‘What are the benefits of multiculturalism, does it change the character of a country?’ If you would like to have a say, contact Gill Birch, group leader, at depgroupcoord@u3ajavea.org.

Victoria’s Children is the subject of this month’s meeting on May 13 (12.30pm) at the Casa de Cultura when Dee Craig will give a talk on the long-serving Queen’s nine offspring. Victoria has been described as a mixture of a dependent personality and a control. By definition, everyone in the Jávea U3A is a member of the History Group so anyone is welcome to go along; there is no need to book. Contact group leader Travellers Tales Meetings are in the Javea Players’ Studio in the Old Town at 11 am for an 11.30 am start. Members are asked to contribute 1€ pp to cover the cost of room hire, which includes tea/coffee and biscuits. New members always welcome! Just contact Angela Chantry at travellers.tales@u3ajavea.org Some of the smaller groups such as Backgammon, Bridge, Digital Photography, Poetry and Spanish, do need new members.

Anyone interested in these groups should contact the group leader in the first instance. * Javea U3A currently has 1,155 members, but new members are always welcome. Anyone interested in joining can contact the website or turn up at the monthly general meeting at the Parador Hotel at 10am on the last Wednesday of the month.

Tread the grapes in the Maserof Dear friends started tread the grapes the day September 14, les shipping footsteps, tread the grapes dates starts at 20:00 p.m. and ends at 24:00 hours in the light of the candles, tread the grapes includes dinner romantic, dessert, coffee and natural red wine from the maserof price €32 per person, I hope on the feast of the tread of the grape, a hug, Harvest days: September 14 September 15: full house September 20 September 21 September 27 September 28 Offer of two days of harvest in the village of Parcent and the winery Museum Maserof (Xalo) Traditionally in the light of the Moon 13 and 14 September Offering harvest (collected in Parcent grape day September 13 and tread the grapes into the winery Maserof day September 14). The price is € 65 the two activities Carol 0034687722451 Facebook: Bodega Museo Maserof

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THE RETURN - AND 4TH VISIT - OF THE RENOWNED AMERICAN PIANIST AGUSTÍN ANIEVAS www.agustinanievas.com

Agustín Anievas last played in Teulada-Moraira to three packed houses at La Senieta in October 2010.

This time we can welcome him to the new concert hall and there will be room for everyone if you book early !

This is your special opportunity to be sure to be present at this superb recital.

OCTOBER 4th at 20:00h at the Auditori Telulada-Moraira BEETHOVEN : Three SONATAS & 6 RACHMANINOV PRELUDES Beethoven : Sonata No. 3, Op.2 #3 in C major Beethoven : Sonata No. 32, Op.111 in C minor Beethoven : Sonata in C minor No. 8, Op.13 in C minor, “Pathétique” Rachmaninov : 6 Preludes from Op.23 (Piano Steinway) Tickets €12 By e-mail only to : info@concertscostablanca.com After 20th September bookings via https://www.instanticket.es/teleentrada/PrincipalSV (Tel: 902 444300 / formerly Servicam : tri-lingual instructions on how to use this web ticket service are at our webpage) www.concertscostablanca.com

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Kitten Time!

We have many new kittens in our shelter now of different ages.

They are having their health checks, vaccinations and being monitored to ensure they are as healthy as possible. Many of them are ready now for adoption and looking for a new home.

Please call Luisa 648100629 for an appointment.

Helen and Hochi

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Part One of Two

Eric Clapton Eric Clapton, is an English musician, singer and songwriter.

He is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and fourth in Gibson’s “Top 50 Guitarists of All Time”. A recipient of seventeen Grammy Awards, and the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, in 2004 Clapton was awarded a CBE for services to music. Since appearing at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time in 1964, Clapton has performed at the venue almost 200 times.

Eric Clapton was born in Ripley, Surrey, England, the son of 16-year-old Patricia Clapton and Edward Fryer a 25-yearold soldier from Montreal. Fryer shipped off to war prior to Clapton’s birth and then returned to Canada. Clapton grew up with his grandparents believing they were his parents and that his mother was actually his older sister.

Eric was influenced by the blues from an early age, and practised long hours to learn the chords of blues music by playing along to the records.

Typical of his introspective nature, Eric looked beneath the surface and explored the roots of American Blues. He listening to them over and over until he felt he’d got it right. His guitar playing was so advanced that by the age of 16 he was getting noticed.

Clapton joined The Yardbirds, a blues-influenced rock and roll band. Blending influences from Chicago blues and leading blues guitarists such as Buddy Guy, Freddie King, and B. B. King, Clapton forged a distinctive style and rapidly became one of the most talked-about guitarists in the British music scene. He did not simply copy the blues riffs he heard on records, he incorporated the emotion of the original performances into his own style of playing, therefore expanding the vocabulary of the blues guitar into something which British fans had not heard before.

The band began to attract a large cult following when they took over the Rolling Stones’ residency

at the Crawdaddy Club in Richmond. They toured England with American bluesman Sonny Boy Williamson and recorded a joint album, with him.

Whenever Clapton broke a guitar string during a concert, he would stay on stage and replace it, and take his time doing it.

His style of fast playing ensured that many guitar strings were broken. The English audiences would wait out the delay giving him a slow handclap. This coined the nickname ‘Slowhand’ which has stayed with him ever since.

The Yardbirds had their first major hit, “For Your Love”, on which Clapton played guitar. The Yardbirds elected to move toward a pop-oriented sound, in part because of the success of “For Your Love”, which was written by pop songwriter-for-hire Graham Gouldman (who would achieve success as a member of 10cc). Eric hated this move towards commercial pop music and was determined to stay true to his first and lasting love – the Blues and so he joined John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers.

During his Bluesbreakers stint, Clapton gained a reputation as the best blues guitarist on the club circuit. Although Clapton gained world fame for his playing on the influential album, Blues Breakers – John Mayall – With Eric Clapton, this album was not released until Clapton had left the band.

Clapton left the Bluesbreakers in July 1966 (to be replaced

by Peter Green, which gives an idea of the stature of guitar players at that time) and was invited by drummer Ginger Baker to play in his newly formed band Cream, one of the earliest supergroups, with Jack Bruce on bass (also of Manfred Mann, and The Bluesbreakers). Before the formation of Cream, Clapton was not well known in the United States; he left the Yardbirds before “For Your Love” hit the American Top Ten, and had yet to perform there.

During his time with Cream, Clapton began to develop as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Cream established its enduring legend with the high-volume blues jamming and extended solos of their live shows.

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Tragedy dogged Derek and the Dominos throughout its brief career. During the sessions, Clapton was devastated by news of the death of Jimi Hendrix; the band had just recorded a cover version of “Little Wing” as a tribute to Hendrix. The day before Hendrix died; Clapton had purchased a left-handed Fender Within two years, Cream had become a commercial success, Stratocaster that he had planned to give to him as a birthday selling millions of records and playing throughout the U.S. and gift. Adding to Clapton’s woes, the Layla album received only Europe. They redefined the instrumentalist’s role in rock and lukewarm reviews upon release. were one of the first blues-rock bands to emphasise musical virtuosity and lengthy jazz-style improvisation sessions. Their The shaken group undertook a U.S. tour without Duane Allman, U.S. hit singles include “Sunshine of Your Love”, “White who had returned to the Allman Brothers Band. Allman was Room” and “Crossroads” – a live version of Robert Johnson’s killed in a motorcycle accident very shortly afterwards. Clapton “Cross Road Blues”. Though Cream was hailed as one of the wrote later in his autobiography that they were inseparable greatest groups of its day, and the adulation of Clapton as a during the sessions in Florida; he talked about Duane Allman as guitar legend reached new heights, (everyone remembers the the “musical brother I’d never had but wished I did.” controversial graffiti – Clapton is God) the supergroup was part two - next month short-lived. Drug and alcohol use escalated tension between the three members, and conflicts between Bruce and Baker eventually led to Cream’s demise.

Clapton met George Harrison and became friends with him after the Beatles shared a bill with the Yardbirds at the London Palladium. The close friendship between Clapton and Harrison resulted in Clapton playing on Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” from the Beatles’ White Album (1968). Many Harrison solo records featured Clapton on guitar but he would go largely uncredited for his contributions due to contractual restraints. The pair would often play live together as each other’s guest.

In 1969, when The Beatles were recording/filming what became Let It Be, tensions became so acute that when Harrison quit the group for several days, the others considered replacing him with Clapton, an idea that particularly appealed to John Lennon, who was captured on tape saying that if: “George doesn’t come back by Monday or Tuesday, we ask Eric Clapton to play”, Clapton’s close friendship with George Harrison brought him into contact with Harrison’s wife, Pattie Boyd, with whom he became deeply infatuated, and his spurned advances would inspire one of his more famous songs.

In the summer of 1979, Eric formed Derek and the Dominos with Jim Gordon, Bobbie Whitlock and Carl Radle. He wanted to move away from the cult stardom which surrounded him, and play in an ensemble of great musicians as part of the band without having to play the long guitar solos which were now expected.

Most of the material for the Dominos’ album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) was inspired by Eric’s unrequited love for Patti Boyd. The album was actually recorded by a fivepiece version of the group, thanks to the unforeseen inclusion of guitarist Duane Allman of The Allman Brothers Band. A few days into the Layla sessions, Eric was invited to an Allman Brothers outdoor concert in Miami. The two guitarists met first on stage, then played all night in the studio, and became friends. Heavily blues-influenced, the album features the twin lead guitars of Duane Allman and Clapton, with Duane’s slide guitar as a key ingredient of the sound.

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Useful Telephone Numbers

With thanks to Amparo Botella for this list of contact numbers extracted from Seminal Jรกvea Magazine (has English pages) www.semanaljavea.com

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Free Classifieds

To add your FREE advert (text only) to the classified section you can fill in the form on www.grapevinespain.com or join the Javea Grapevine Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/JaveaGrapevine/ Where to look for Local Information: Whats on and Where - Mike Smith - Javeamigos - http://www. javeamigos.com/news/index_whatson.htm

Comparison websites banks http://www.mejorescuentascorrientes.com/ energy http://www.comparador.cne.es/

Jávea Ayuntamiento website link http://www.ajxabia.com/

Mortgages, bank cards http://http://www.comparador.com/

Jávea Buses http://www.javeamigos.com/dir_holiday/pages/ Buses%202013.htm

Car insurance https://www.rastreator.com/landing/s...&utm_campaign=

Useful phone numbers http://www.ajxabia.com/ciutat/directori

Insurance - house, health, car, life http://www.asesorseguros.

Street map http://www.ajxabia.com/ciutat/guia-de-carrers Farmacias http://www.ajxabia.com/ciutat/farmacias

com/seguros-salud/

Bars/Restaurants/Entertainment Live Entertainment

Neighborhood Watch for better security through contact with neighbours nhwjavea@gmail.com or 96 579 6110.

Irish Des http://irishdes.webs.com/

Transport http://www.ajxabia.com/ciutat/mobilitat-i-transport

The Shamrockers http://theshamrockers.webs.com/

British Consulate https://www.gov.uk/government/world/spain

Sharon Crowson-Sharni Professional singer/entertainer.

Amjasa water company on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aguas-Municipales-de-J%C3%A1vea-SA-Amjasa/118621461633526?fref=ts

www.thesharnishow.com

Restaurants and Cafés

Ajuntament de Xàbia on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ ajuntament.xabia?fref=ts

GJ´s Café – Arenal https://www.facebook.com/ events/131347643723010/?ref=3

Protección Civil Jávea-Xàbia on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/proteccioncivil.xabia?fref=ts

Tribus - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tribus/338745956236061

Driving in Spain as a Resident from the UK consulate https://www. gov.uk/living-in-spain#driving-licences-in-spain

Iberia: Café, Tapas & Copas

The DGT http://www.dgt.es/portal/es/la_dgt/bienvenida/ Child safety in cars http://www.seguridadvialinfantil.org/legislacion-asientos-ninos-coches/legislacion-asientos-para-ninos-en-espana-2/ Legal aid in Spain http://ec.europa.eu/civiljustice/legal_aid/legal_ aid_spa_en.htm Fiesta days http://www.seg-social.es/Internet_1/Masinformacion/ CalendarioLaboral/index.htm autónomo system http://www.advoco.es/hot-topics/43-guide-tospains-autonomo-system.html reporting illegal workers http://www.empleo.gob.es/itss/web/Sala_ de_comunicaciones/Como_denunciar_ITSS.html fuel prices & petrol stations - select your fuel, input you location, and up pops a list of petrol stations and their prices http://geoportal.mityc.es/hidrocarburos/eess/?l=sl#/ location of speed cameras! Useful if you are going elsewhere... also good for latest traffic flows, and petrol stations in the area with their prices! http://mapas.race.es/ Telecoms where to complain about Telecoms companies http://www.usuariosteleco.es/Paginas/index.aspx

Iberia Gastrobar a New Concept to eating tapas in Javea.

Be sure to book a table in advance as the busy season begins. reservas@iberiagastrobar.com or call us on 96 599 67 16.

Chiringuito Moskito ( Montañar, Jávea) Sunday 28th FREE Salsa Lessons Hora/ Time: 20:00 until 22:00 Pizzeria & Grill Bótanico ( Arenal, Jávea) Sat 27th July 20:00 until 23:00 Dancing & Dinner € 15,00 P.p. Kids FREE Passive Entertainment Jávea Grapevine – www.grapevinespain.com UKTV4U - www.uktv4u.com 5Ws Magazine Online Home and Leisure Magazine based in Jávea - www.5Ws.biz Live in Spain Magazine iPad and Kindle Magazine www.liveinspainmagazine.com

Kindle Books and paperbacks - U P Publications - www. uppbooks.com (includes Jávea authors) Polly’s Bookshop Javea www.facebook.com/pages/Pollys-Bookshop-Javea/322859944483274

Maya Middlemiss http://beyondmanana.com/keeping-our-children-safe-uk-and-spain/

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them back to their former glory you can contact us on 689075125 or email floor-restore@live.com

IT & Electrical Satpc Guy- Jon Worby IT & Satellite - The Sat and PC Guy www.satandpcguy.com Sky TV Freesat and UK Satellite TV Installers For Javea

Body Beautiful Beauty and Fashion Lenceria Susan Body Beautiful ! www.lenceriasusan.com Shop in Javea old town, in the lane between the post office and church. Something for everyone at anytime Fitness and Health

Ebuys - Mike Wood IT & Electrical : www.ebuys.es Miscellaneous inc Money Matters Miscellaneous My Destination Alicante can bring your business to life with videos and 360º tours. www.mydestination.com/alicante www.facebook.com/mydestinationalicante Sarah Farrell

Bernadine Davis Turpin - www.massagepilatesjavea.com

Krazykidz - come along to Krazykidz in Javea Port

Chiringuito Moskito ( Montañar, Jávea) Sundays 16th and the 30th June FREE Salsa Lessons Hora/ Time: 19:00 until 21:00

Childcare and Housekeeping Services, As a mother of 2, I am very aware of the work required in caring for my children whilst running the house. Larisa Cirstoiu larisacirstoiu@yahoo.com

Clubs & Associations (inc Facebook) and Education Clubs and Associations Marina Alta Business Club Bringing Business Together in Spain www.mabusinessclub.com & www.mabc.biz - meets in Jávea and Denia and sponsors many projects including the Javea Grapevine

Costa Women http://costawomen.ning.com @costawomen on Twitter

Costa Blanca Business Association - The CBBA is a group

of established businesses on The Northern Costa Blanca. For more information visit www.cbba.es

Mujeres Emprendedoras De Jávea https://www.facebook. com/Mujeres.Emprendedoras.de.Javea

Montgó Vegetarians - delicious meals out in Javea and surrounding areas, special menus created just for us, all welcome don’t have to be veggie! https://www.facebook.com/montgovegetarians

Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir - always looking for new

singers, rehearse in Teulada every Tuesday at 7.00pm...great cameraderie, a few beers and enjoy our singing, come along for a try www.costablancamalevoicechoir.wikidot.com

Javea Welsh Society - https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Javea-Welsh-Society/553465378018197

Costa Blanca Yacht Association - www.cbya.org Art Association, Javea – Art Classes, Porcelain Restoration and more https://www.facebook.com/ArtJavea Education Howard Westcott ...education, home tuition UK exam subjects www.cbhometuition.vpweb.co.uk

Lynn Cobb - learn-aprender www.learn-aprender.blogspot.com.es Homes and Gardens – cleaning, maintenance, building A D Lawton Construcciones www.adlawtonconstrucciones.com Floor-Restore - Restore Marble, Terazzo, Terrocotta,Tiles and bring

www.facebook.com/krazykidz.rentals

Pet/house sitting, dog walking, garden care My sister in law is a very experienced house/pet sitter/dog walker, looking for sit(s) approx Aug 21 to Oct 3. Has own car. tamasine.leadchanges@gmail. com Written Translation Service Available – English / Spanish / Valenciano - confidential service E-mail learn-aprender @ hotmail. com for a quote - fully legal IVA invoices

Money Matters Glenn Tullett https://www.facebook.com/SpainCurrency,

www.infinityinternational.co.uk Fully Regulated Independent Foreign Exchange Broker. (v)

John Hayward Financial Adviser Spectrum IFA http://www. financialadviceinspain.es (v) Peter Sharp Email: petersharp4u@telefonica.net - conserve your assets Worried the Euro will fall lower or fail; avoid IHT, all legal, no risk - 96 579 3081 Arts, Crafts, Cakes & Gifts Art Association, Javea – Art Classes, Porcelain Restoration and more https://www.facebook.com/ArtJavea Javea Photos – local photos and photographers (includes mild “adult” content) www.javeaphotos.com Winks Inks - personalised hand crafted cards/glasses/frames -

totally bespoke - made to order - all languages and occasions https:// www.facebook.com/pages/Winks-Inks/285548558231877?

Tanya Lacey Organic home-grown herbs, scented sweet peas and more. Every Sunday 3-7 Casa Vegana. Cumbre del Sol, Benitachell www.facebook.com/VeganLifeEnergy?

Hibiscus Cakes for your cupcakes and celebration cakes..... https:// www.facebook.com/hibiscus.cakes?

To add your FREE advert (text only) to the classified section you can fill in the form on www.grapevinespain.com or join the Javea Grapevine Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/JaveaGrapevine/

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ART CENTRE ASSOCIATION, JAVEA The aim of the Art Centre is to encourage both beginners and experienced artists alike, by offering tuition in a wide variety of traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. There is an occasional newsletter, and an ‘Antiques Road Show’ for charity each year. Membership is €5 per year from September to September.

Members are welcome to use the Art Centre as a meeting point.

The Art Centre is in a quiet country house not too far away from ‘Inn On The Green’ bowling club and near Las Laderas Urbanization. Part of the house has been remodelled with extra windows, special lighting and central heating for the two studios, reception area and coffee lounge. WIFI is available and free.

There is easy parking and wheelchairs are welcome.

Lorely and Glyn Griffiths have retired after more than 35 years working around the World. Glyn had previously been involved in telecommunications (now promoted to car park attendant and janitor for the Art Centre ! ! ) This will be the 4th Art Association Lorely will be running. She started the first Design College in Nairobi more than 30 years ago and finally was looking after the Art Society in Dubai for many years.

Subjects usually available are: - Painting in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour, Pastel, Drawing, Mixed Media, Portraiture, Creative Textiles, and Porcelain Restoration.

All of the subjects are available for absolute beginners or for those more advanced. Although the Art Centre is a non-profit association, there will be a flat charge of 20 Euros per 3-hour session, whatever the subject, this pays the teachers and covers the overheads. Also everyone is welcome to arrive early and leave late or come for a coffee any morning. Usually groups will meet (3hrs per session) once a week, in the mornings, 10am to 1pm which includes free tea, coffee & ‘choccy bikkies’ at any time ! ! We will always welcome enthusiastic and experienced people to teach any existing or new subject. Those who would like to attend could add their names to the subject “Wish List” and in that way everyone can be tied in together. It is advisable to pencil your names in to secure a place. Didn’t you always say when you had time, you would learn to paint ! !

In addition the Art Centre Association has studio/meeting rooms available for ANY group or club who want somewhere to meet on a ‘one off’ or regular basis or, who just want to come along and make a mess ! ! Fully equipped studios with tables, comfortable chairs, easels, good lighting, projector screen, paper roll, white spirit, art & antiques reference library, car park, central heating, wheelchair access, coffee lounge, ‘choccy bikkies’ and as much tea/coffee/softies as you can drink (but bring your own wine ! !). All of the above included free for €5 per head per morning or afternoon session. As this is a non-profit association, if the meeting is cancelled you don’t have to pay.

Come and visit the Art Centre, (we can E-mail or post you a map) or for more details please contact Chairwoman: Lorely Griffiths on Javea 966 47 20 49.

E-mail: artcentrejavea@yahoo.com

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TRANSLATIONS We can act as an Interpreter in your visits to Town Hall, Banks, Notary, any Administrative Tasks, Police….

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! How can I help you?

With your Administrative Tasks?: N.I.E., Driving Licence, SIP Card, Social Security….

Acting as an Interpreter in your visits to Town Hall, Notary, HEALTH CENTER & HOSPITAL…?

(Possibility of FLAT-RATE and PICK-UP SERVICE)

And/or to GP, Health Centre or Hospital: maybe one of the most IMPORTANT parts of my job. The understanding between DOCTOR and PATIENT is ESSENTIAL PICK-UP SERVICE & FLAT-RATE

We can also arrange a – PICK-UP SERVICE for those who need the translation service and can not or do not want to drive, as they do not feel safe.

– FLAT-RATE to make it cheaper for those who may need the personal translation service very often HOME HELP SERVICE for elderly and ill people, this includes an option for nursing care …

NOT ONLY

Offering Home Assistance or House Maintenance?

HOME HELP SERVICE for elderly and ill people …

People to help you at home: Household, Gardener,….

M.S.P. ASSISTANT SERVICES How can I help you?

• Nursing Assistants to take care of everything related to the care of the elderly or ill person: medication, blood pressure, personal hygiene etc BUT ALSO • People to help you at home, supermarket/ pharmacy purchases, gardener, plumber, “Neighbour Service” …

QR CODE:

Mónica Suárez Manager

M.S.P. ASSISTANT SERVICES was born with the idea of helping them all, residents and non-residents, who need a PERSONALISED AND TAILORED QUALITY SERVICE HERE ARE SOME OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER: ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS Helping you • To get your N.I.E, Residencia, S.I.P. Card, Prescriptions, get or renew a Driving Licence and to prepare Taxes, • deal with Suppliers of Gas, Water, Electricity...

• deal with Banks: direct debits and standing orders...

• Certified and Non-Certified Translations …

• As an extra service for every client, we will provide a unique M.S.P. QR CODE, in which we include all the relevant Health information which does not appear on the client´s SIP Card, such as the list of normal medication, allergies and/or ailments that the bearer suffers. This can be read by any health provider from their smart phone. Giving them critical and potentially life-saving information quickly and efficiently We provide all the benefits associated with Bupa and Sanitas but with the advantage of providing a personal service tailored to your requirements. You will be assigned your own Client Relationship Manager who will help and advise on all aspects of cover, be it in English or Spanish.

PARTNERSHIP:

To offer the Best Service, I have the Best Partners

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