El Rocio, Andalucian Adventure at Port Des Torrent P4
Take A Walk On The Green Side. Irish Walkers in Ibiza p11
Eat Drink & Be Merry. Fantastic line up of new restaurants p8-9
Super-Fly-Rise Flying High
VIP Property Sales Increase.
New Traffic Regulations
The figures for passengers using Ibiza airport as the summer starts are 7,2% up the same time last year. Last month alone 274.790 travellers on 3,068 planes used the facilities. Part of this good news is because of the recuperation of Spanish passengers helped by the fact that Easter was later this year and the economy is perceived to be doing better. At the end of summer we could be looking at an 11% increase in airport usage.
With prices ranging from 400,000€ for a 2 bed apartment in a good area of the island to villas at 9.5€ million, estate agents are reporting a 20% increase in 2013 of the sale of VIP properties on Ibiza. The average type of property likely to sell readily is a 1.1€ million villa in a good location. New figures also show that private planes landing on the island have increased by 19% making Ibiza the 4th busiest airport for private air traffic in Europe!
Changes tin Spanish Traffic and Road-Safety Laws take effect from May 9th. The key points are:• Under 16 Cycle Helmets Compulsory Children under the age of 16 are now compelled to wear helmets on all kind of roads while cycling, even when riding as passengers. Adults do not have to wear helmets on urban roads, but it is recommended. • Increased Drink/Drug Drive Fine €1,000
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Questions & Answers with Jimmy Pursey & Sham 69... This Page 3 is Rubbish
How’s it going Ibiza? My name is Jimmy Pursey and in 1978 I made quite a good living out of the old question and answer malarkey. Now I’m here to help you lot out there with your Ibiza Questions and Answers. See we’re like that round my way, us Hersham boys are givers, and when we’re not wearing laced up boots and corduroys there’s nothing we like better than a bit of the old Q&A. First out of the hat this week we’ve got a question from Pedantic J. Miss J, lovely she is, right looker. J says “Jimmy, have they all gone mad there, they can’t call the paper “The Ibizan”, it’s not even a word!” Well now tweacle, you might be sweeter than a snakebite but you are bang wrong. I asked my old mates at the Oxford. Rubbish football but they do know a bit about all things English. They say it’s in—twice. Adjective or Noun take your pick. Now we’ve got three questions here which I’ll put out to you lot in reader land.
1. Can anybody help us with information regarding the Monument/public installation of the very old English printing press in Ibiza Town on Macabech opposite the main taxi rank. No plaque or any other information mounted on it. 2. Has anybody got any very early editions or even the first edition of the Ibiza Sun. even if you did not want to give it up, we would appreciate being able to take a copy. 3. Does anybody know what the naked gremlins forming part of Santa Eulalia’s rejuvenated public square are all about. It’s like that thing in the daily express this, y’know, when people send in questions and readers answer them. It’s like that, except not as good. Well that’s all for this week readers, but I’ll leave you with this to put in your mental microwave and see if it comes out fluffy. How many members of a 1970’s punk band can you fit in a phone box? You won’t believe the answer and I can’t wait to see your faces
Coming Up: The Man, the Legend, The Ibizan; Mr Tony Pike talks to the Sun … and we can print some of it.
The sanction for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, when the permitted level is doubled or the driver is a second offender, has been put up to 1000€. • Mandatory Testing in Accidents/Infractions. Included here is the new law by which all occupants of a car have to take alcohol/drug tests when involved in an accident or infraction. • Child Seat Direct Action The police can immobilize a car if it doesn’t have an adequate children’s seat. • Off The Radar Radar detectors are now forbidden, however there seem to be some exceptions, the subtleties of which we could not fully grasp. Convenience Marriages. As part of a police swoop on a nation wide gang organising convenience marriages for illegal Nigerian immigrants so that they could work and live in Spain, a forty one year old Nigerian woman was arrested in Ibiza Town last week. The gang operated on the island but had its main centre in Valencia with the
marriages between Nigerian men and Spanish women costing between 6,000€ to 10,000€. Police became suspicious as the number of marriage applications for Nigerian men suddenly increased and when they detected that, the men involved, had only registered a few days before the date of the marriage as living in the same borough as the woman they were marrying. Looky looky leaflet. Sant Josep Council is issuing 100,000 flyers this summer warning the tourists of the dangers of buying products of all types from illegal street and beach sellers. Explaining that in many cases the goods were “fraudulent” copies and that there was no sanitary or health controls, the Council want the flyer to raise awareness amongst tourists so they think twice before they buy. New Mining Controls. After having recently reported neighbours complaints about quarrying activities on the island, it appears someone was listening! This week the local press re-
ported that the Balearic Government is going to pass a new law controlling all mining and quarrying activities on the islands. The new law will make those extracting raw materials restore the area to an acceptable environmental condition afterwards. Also the new law enforces the extraction companies to protect the environment around their concession before and whilst they are extracting materials. These laws will also guarantee the companies their extraction rights whilst the quarry or mine is viable as long as they follow certain conditions. Hospital Services Stay Put Most of the medical specialists at the Can Misses Hospital do not appear to think it is viable to move to the new hospital at this moment in time even though it is ready for use. They believe that unless other services such as the lab, pharmaceutical facilities, radiology, etc. also move then, they cannot carry out their surgeries correctly. Whilst there is an agreement to carry out the move from the old Can Misses hospital in phases from the 1st June, behind the scenes, the
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medical staff is supposedly trying to get the authorities to wait until October which they see as a more feasible date to transfer everything on block. Local Reptiles At Risk. The uncontrolled introduction of exotic species of reptiles from all around the world into the Balearic environment has put local reptiles at risk of extinction. Particularly badly affected are local lizards that were once found on all the islands but now can only be found on isolated areas of Ibiza, Formentera and some of the small islands around the coast. None of these lizards, known as Podarcis lilfordi and Podarcis pityusensis, are now found in Mallorca. Causing most damage are snakes which are thriving in the wild but were never indigenous to the islands. Europe Day. In recognition of the importance of the foreign resident population in Santa Eulalia, the Mayor, Vincent Mari, met with representatives of the Dutch, British, German, French and Italian communities. With 8000 foreign residents legally registered as living in the borough, Vincent used “Europe Day” to announce plans to improve communication between foreign residents and the authorities as well as improve integration. 24 Hour A Day Cleaning. By employing seventeen more operatives to join the existing Council maintenance work force and help the refuge contract company, the Council in San Antonio hopes to achieve 24 hour a day cleaning and maintenance of the
resort until October. In the past month the enlarged work force has been getting the town in “top shape” ready for summer dedicating time and resources to repairs, gardening and cleaning. Drug Bunker!!! A house in the Vista Alegre street in Ibiza old town was described by police as a “Drug Bunker”. Strong fencing and very sturdy locks made entrance to the property very hard but, once inside, the police found heroin, cocaine and large amounts of cash. They arrested a fifty year old man and a fourty-two year old woman for various drug offences though the woman claimed that the drugs were the property of the man and nothing to do with her. The investigation took three months to plan and execute after the authorities first detected that lots of known drug users were regularly frequenting the premises. Sewage Leaks Into Port. This week a sewage pipe leaked into the port of Ibiza by the main quay where the luxury pleasure craft are moored. It appears the problem was caused by a bad joint in the pipe. It seemingly took a couple of days to get the right piece to repair the pipe and reportedly cost 20,000€. Neighbours complained about the visual affects of floating sewage and the bad smell! Don Conte in Fight According to reports in the press, the head barman of a sunset chill out bar in Playa Comte lost his “cool” when he saw an exemployee from last summer enter the establishment this week.
Indigenous Lizards such as the Podarcis Lilfordi under threat from alien snakes
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Insults were exchanged and fists flew which ended up with both men appearing before the judge. Fight Against Illegal Taxis. The Consell Island Government is increasing its fight against illegal taxis by putting up more signs at the airport and by distributing more information island wide informing the tourists about the problem. The idea is to help tourists realise the problem and to opt to use legally licensed public transport. There will also be co-ordination between the police and the traffic department inspectors so that on certain days they work together to apply punitive measures against illegal operators. Also it is supposed that, the 295 extra temporary legal taxis, which will operate from the 1st July until the 30th
Embassy Advice - EHIC The British embassy in Madrid have launched a campaign to publicise the importance—and the limitations—of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The Embassy want to get the message out to tourists and guests of residents that visiting Spain without proper healthcare cover could cost time, worry and ruined holidays. The British Embassy’s Healthcare Team regularly has to help Britons in hospital without the correct cover. In 2013, over 2,000 British holidaymakers found themselves in a public hospital in Spain and having to apply for a temporary replacement for their European Health Insurance Card (or EHIC), adding stress and frustration to urgent medical treatment. If you are coming to Spain for a holiday or temporary stay, a valid EHIC will save you time and expense. The campaign is reinforced by the release of a short video “Using your EHIC in Spain”, from the Embassy’s
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September, will help reduce the demand for illegal services. Interestingly, Sant Josep Council will publicly auction in the next few days sixty vehicles they impounded last summer when police stopped them for offering illegal taxi services.
lence, but are waiting for the coroner's official autopsy report. The deceased was reported missing by his family on Tuesday May 6th and the Guardia Civil started a search device by land and air, which ended when the man's Chevrolet was found.
Polish Builder Found Dead. Wojcieh Ryszard Kadziolka, a forty-four year old Polish builder was reported missing this week. Wojcieh is a resident on the mainland of Spain but was presently living in Ibiza whilst working on a house building project in Cala de Bou. Police investigated after finding blood at the building site. The body was found Tuesday afternoon, after 5pm, dead in his car in the Cala D'Hort area. The Guardia Civil have reported the body showed no signs of vio-
Healthcare Team. It explains how and where to use it. The video also stresses the importance of travel insurance. The Healthcare Team assists many more Brits who end up in private hospitals without travel insurance and facing medical bills of thousands of pounds. Private care is not covered by an EHIC, nor reimbursed by the National Health Service. One holidaymaker describes how travelling without an EHIC added distress to illness: “Last year I ended up in the local public hospital in Marbella with no EHIC. While I was being treated, I had to arrange for cover to be faxed over from the UK. In the end it took days because my name was misspelled by admissions and they did not link the replacement cover to me. It was awful having all that added stress, plus doing it all in Spanish, when I felt so poorly.” But an EHIC only covers state healthcare, not private medical costs. Another traveller explains how he was caught out with no
travel insurance: “When I started feeling dizzy, the hotel called for an ambulance. I was taken to a nearby hospital where I was kept in overnight. When I went to check out there was a €1,923 bill waiting for me. I had been treated in a private hospital without knowing it. Having no private insurance cover, I had to pay. That was pretty much the end of my holiday.” Jane Ellison, Public Health Minister said: “If you live in the UK, you are entitled to a free European Health Insurance card which gives you access to healthcare when travelling in Europe. If you fall ill and aren’t properly covered, you may have to pay. “This video gives important information about why you need a valid EHIC and travel insurance when visiting other European countries, and how to use the EHIC card should you need it.” Watch the video:https://www.youtube.com/ watch? v=ls6C5hPc4N4&feature=youtu. be
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Rocío, I Wanna Give You Devotion ...
Nick Gibbs Only in Ibiza. It is true though. Things happen here you just couldn’t imagine back in the UK. This weekend was a fine example as we found ourselves sitting around campfires in a forest near Port D’es Torrent, singing, beating drums and quaffing some local speciality brew the name of which was soon forgotten. We quite literally stumbled across the weekend camp of the Andalucían ex-pat Rocio devotees who could not have been more wel-
coming, or more generous. It was a completely spontaneous and unexpected experience—and at a time of year when it all seems to be about chic and clique—a most welcome counter balance. Valeria (top right) is quite a character. She has the Andalusian bar in Cala De Bou if you fancy some of their special brand of hospitality. The small Rocio in Ibiza Nicole Torres "El Rocío" as the devotion to Our Lady of Rocío is commonly re-
ferred to in Spanish, is a Marian Advocation traditional to Huelva. This cult dates back to the 13th century, when a hunter from the village of Villamanrique (or Almonte, depending on which version of the story you follow) discovered a statue of the Virgin Mary in a tree trunk in the Doñana Park. A chapel was built where the tree stood, and it became a place of pilgrimage. Devotion to this particular version of the Virgin was initially a local affair but over the centuries has grown to attract people from all
over Spain and overseas. This cult is so heart felt by the andalusian people that those who cannot go home for the pilgrimage have their own, as happened this weekend in San Antonio. In 1988 a group of friends under the spiritual guide of the San Antonio priest Juan Torres Tur created the Hermandad Nuestra Señora del Rocío de Sant Antoni de Portmany. Nowadays the brotherhood has grown a lot and they celebrate the pilgrimage on the Avenida San Agustin in San Antonio. We spoke to Valeria
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from the Meson Al-Andalus who told us about the passion they feel towards la Virgen del Rocío while following the Sin Pecado (The Without Sin – the cart that carries the Virgin’s image) on the Saturday procession, and especially at the final mass where the Blanca Paloma (the White Dove – another name given to the Virgin) is put back in the church until the next year. Find out more about the Rocío and the Brotherhood at: www.hdadrocierasanantonioibi za.com/
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Joan Miró Exhibition in Ibiza Claire B An exhibition of work by the internationally renowned Catalan artist Joan Miró (1893-1983) is currently on show in Ibiza, at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) in Dalt Vila. Miró was born in Barcelona in 1893, and is considered to be one of the greatest Surrealist artists, where the subconscious takes central stage. Miró went to art school in Barcelona, but was never accomplished at drawing, and as a result became more interested in pure colour and structure rather than representation. Feeling stifled in Barcelona, he moved to Paris in 1919, where he quickly got to know many of the leading figures of the avant-garde movements of the time, including Picasso, but in particular the Surrealists, who hugely influenced his work. Exhibition curator Enrique Juncosa says of his work at this time, “Miró’s images move away from their earlier painstakingly detailed realism to a new signic language that tends towards abstraction and indicates an internalisation of the visible”. He spent much of the 1920s moving between Paris, the family's rural
summer home in Mont-Roig in Catalonia for the summer, with periods in Barcelona when he ran out of money. In 1929 he married Pilar Juncosa who came from a cultured Mallorcan family and in 1931 their only child Dolors was born. It was during the 1930s that Miró’s fame began to spread. He found an American agent Pierre Matisse (son of the artist), and had 20 exhibitions of his work in the USA and Europe. However in 1936 with the start of the Spanish Civil War he left Spain, returning to Paris and then Normandy, but left France with the onset of the Nazi occupation for Mallorca in 1940 (his mother was also from Mallorca). In 1942 he returned to Barcelona and used this as his base, frequently spending summers in Mont-Roig, and travelling to New York, Paris and other European cities to exhibit his work. In 1954 Miró and his family moved permanently to Palma de Mallorca. A few years later he started working in a new studio commissioned from his friend the Catalan architect Josep Lluís Sert, and from 1959 acquired additional buildings nearby. The new studio in Mallorca gave Miró
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the physical space to display and re-evaluate much of his recent work, destroying some of it, and initially concentrate more on ceramics, etching and lithography. This self-evaluation combined with the new, purposedesigned and spacious studio, must have had a positive effect on his new work. Subsequently, the many paintings Miró produced during the 60s reveal renewed strength and expressivity, probably as a result of his knowledge of American Abstract Expressionism (through his regular visits to New York) and of Eastern Art and calligraphy (he also visited Japan several times in the 70s). And he began to work on larger pieces and sculptures. It is this period that the exhibition in Ibiza focuses on. Entitled ‘The Light of the Night’ (La Luz de la Noche), the exhibition includes twenty-five paintings, fourteen bronze sculptures and a tapestry all created towards the end of his life between 1962 and 1979. As a mature artist, Miró was confident in his own abilities and still very prolific. The paintings are full of characters, mainly of women, heads, human figures and birds, in spaces in which the
colour black predominates, with all its nocturnal connotations. Many of them demonstrate his continued desire to paint on unconventional materials, such as plastic, zinc, sheets of fabric used for agricultural purposes (such as collecting almonds), sheets of cardboard, bits of wood and found objects, and even on paintings that he had found in street markets. Miró started to produce more sculptures from the late 50s, once he had the space in Palma to work in. Many of them explore the evocative power of objects. He collected traditional handicraft and found objects, including whistles from Mallorca in the shape of white figurines, toys, gourds, stones, interestingly shaped tree trunks, animal horns, wicker baskets and rudders. Some of the sculptures in the exhibition are juxtapositions of such assorted objects, which when cast in bronze, become unified into wholes, becoming surreal totems or figures. It is not only a coup for the island, but also entirely appropriate that Miró finally has his first exhibition in Ibiza. He is known to have visited Ibiza on at least
three occasions, between 1946 and 1970, and was deeply proud of his Catalan roots, believing in freedom and democracy. The exhibition is a unique opportunity to see some of Miró’s late work in Ibiza, much of which has not been exhibited in public before. There is a comprehensive website to accompany the exhibition, which goes to Menorca and Mallorca afterwards, so if you can’t see it in person you can at least get a taste of it online: http:// joanmirolallumdelanit.caib.es
An extensive catalogue has also been produced which is on sale in the museum, and features all the works on show as well as essays about Miró, giving insights into his life, inspiration and work (written in English as well as Catalan, Spanish and German). The exhibition is free of charge and is open every day (except Mondays) until August 15th. For location and opening hours see: http://www.eivissa.es/mace
Need More Art? Claire gives a run down of the key Ibiza Galleries over the page.
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Art Galleries Ibiza Town Claire B Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) Has a great collection of more than 1,500 artworks from Avant-garde International artists from the mid 20th Century. Many of the artists have lived in or been based in Ibiza at some point. There’s always an exhibition featuring some of the permanent collection, plus there are spaces for temporary exhibitions. An exhibition of work by Joan Miró is currently on show until mid August. Free entrance. Ronda Narcís Puget, Dalt Vila. http://www.eivissa.es/mace
Puget Museum As well as the permanent collection from father and son artists Narcís Puget Riquer and Narcís Puget Viñas who both lived in Ibiza and painted scenes of island life, there is currently a fantastic exhibition of photographs by German photographer Heinz Vontin taken in Ibiza in 1955. Free entrance. C Major, Dalt Vila. http://www.eivissa.es/mace
Es Polvorí Es Polvorí is the old ‘powder room’ or arsenal below the Bastion of Santa Llúcia in Dalt Vila (behind the terrace bar). It has been transformed into a cultural space, managed by Fundació Baleària, who put on regular interesting art exhibitions by local artists (as well as other cultural events). There is currently an exhibition by Mallorcan artists Pep Canyelles and Esther Olondriz until May 25th. Free entrance. Open 101pm and 5-8pm (shut Mon)
Medieval festival Claire B The 15th Medieval Festival in Ibiza Town was held over the weekend of May 8th-11th, put on to celebrate Ibiza’s World Heritage Site status. The main areas in Dalt Vila and surrounding streets are transformed to evoke a sense of what the area would have been like in medieval times. The streets were dressed up with colourful flags and drapes, lined with market stalls and traders dressed up in contemporary costumes, selling anything and everything from handicrafts, jewellery, artworks and ceramics, to soap and candles. Food and drink stalls were in abundance, selling everything from grilled meats, seafood, paella, kebabs, sweets, dried fruits, olives, cheese and sausages.
An extensive programme of entertainment was put on in the main streets and in various locations around town. New for this year was a jousting tournament, which was very entertaining, and there were numerous performances from dance troupes, musicians parading around the streets and several concerts (in the cathedral and Mercat Vell). Each night at about 11pm the day’s activities started to draw to a close with an impressive sound and light show centred on the cathedral. I was impressed by the diversity and professionalism of the entertainment put on. There was also an educational slant to the festival, with displays of agricultural implements, shoemaking, food and cooking implements and an exhibition of medieval musical instruments amongst others.
Animals also featured. Camels provided rides for children, there were chickens, ducks, goats, sheep, pigs, and owls and birds of prey. Highlights were seeing two men herding a group of ducks through the streets of Dalt Vila and encountering what I believed to be a huge ox feeding from a hay bale – not your everyday occurrences. After the deserted streets over the winter months, it was nice to see the streets come alive again, full of colour, people, music and entertainment. If you missed it this year, make a mental note to go along next year – it’s usually held at the beginning of May – and there’s something for everyone there. Video of the sound and light show on the cathedral:
Medieval festival gastro The medieval festival gastro continues every Thursday evening in May. Twenty-four establishments are participating in ‘Medieval Tapas’ where a pincho (a snack, usually on a piece of bread) and a drink will be on offer at a set price of 2€, or a tapa and a drink for 4€. ‘Medieval Banquets’ are also on offer at fourteen restaurants at special prices. It’s a great way of trying out the food in places you haven’t been to before. Get the map and full details of the participating establishments and menus on offer from here: http://goo.gl/2CiOti
Facebook page: Gastro Eivissa Medieval.
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Sala de Cultura Sa NostraConsell d’Ibiza The Sala de Cultura, jointly sponsored by Sa Nostra and the Consell d’Ibiza houses a range of temporary art exhibitions. Free entrance. C/ Aragón, 17. Usually open Monday to Friday 11am-2pm and 5pm-8.30pm. Club Diario de Ibiza The Club Diario de Ibiza holds regular free art exhibitions. The current exhibition until May 16th is paintings by the Argentinean artist Mario Stafforini, who has lived in Ibiza since 1970. Free entrance. Open Mon to Fri from 5-9pm. Club Diario, Av de la Paz, Ibiza. http://club.diariodeibiza.es
Marta Torres Gallery The Gallery has a permanent exhibition of the works of Marta Torres, but also mounts regular temporary exhibitions. Next to the Teatro Pereyra, C/ Conde de Roselló, 1. Open 112pm and 5-9pm. http://www.martatorres.com
Ibiza Interview: The People Sophia V Es Paradis resident DJ/ producer Steeve Valverde has been bringing quality music to Ibiza for over fourteen years. He is also found DJing in several other places in Ibiza, including Tulp beach lounge, and is the founder of Ibichic. Who are you and what brought you to Ibiza? My name is Steeve valverde, I’m a French Caribbean (Martinique and Guadeloupe) DJ and my love for the music brought me to this Island. Ibiza
is like a magnet, you can be amazed by its beauty and international community. What’s your favourite place in Ibiza? My favourite place is behind any decks or next to any speakers with some amazing music! Any advice for people wanting to make it in ibiza? Ibiza is unique and has a positive energy, a place to have fun, experience the best events, enjoy the food and more tranquil side. Go easy on yourself the first time, have an open mind and a relaxed ego.
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Cathedral Concert May 23 rd Claire B The cathedral in Ibiza Town will host a concert on May 23rd at 8.30pm. It is part of the series ‘Chamber Music in the Heritage Cities of Spain’ (‘Música de Cámara en las Ciudades Patrimonio de la Humanidad de España’) which will be held in each of the fifteen Spanish cities designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The concert will feature the Oscar Esplá Asisa Quartet, established at the Reina Sofía School of Music in Madrid, considered to be one of the most prestigious musical education institutions in the world. The string quartet comprises of two violins, a viola and a cello. Entrance is free, subject to the
A warm welcome to anybody new to Ibiza. Whether you are on holiday, working or looking to live here, we hope you have a good experience of the Island and enjoy your stay. Sophia V is writing a series of articles aimed at helping new arrivals gain their bearings. Today Sophia gives a run through of your shopping options. Shopping in Ibiza Sophia V Eivissa (Ibiza) Town, San Antonio and Santa Eularia hold many shops, whether its clothes, electrical items, art, souvenirs, traditional food or more. New stores are being developed all the time, bringing something new. Whether you fancy trendy Ibiza garments, hand crafted items; dress jewellery and natural cosmetics, there are many street markets providing these. Other flea markets sell a wider variety of things such as books, furniture and second hand items. To name a few, there is the Gorila hippy market, Punta Arabi market, Sant Jordi flea market, beach boutiques: Nassua Boutique, Sunset Ashram, and more. Henna tattoo’s, hair braiding, a massage and home cooked food and treats are also on offer. Eivissa (Ibiza) Town is the ideal place for a shopping spree, containing familiar brand shops, designer boutiques and department stores to provide whatever you are after, whether it’s pretty pool pieces, bohemian daywear and garments for men and women. Zara, Superdry, Mac, Claire’s
capacity of building, so there early. Cultural Ibiza Town
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Claire B I b iz a C it y Council (www.eivissa.es) publishes regular cultural agendas. Available as a leaflet from the tourist information centres in town or online, a diverse programme of events is on offer, including music, dance, theatre, cultural events for children. Details of the museums and exhibitions are also included. Programme for April–July online (Catalan and Spanish): http://bit.ly/1lhEFME
Accessories, The Body Shop are some stores of which can be found. For food shopping, there is Mercadona near Eivissa Town, Eroski, HiperCentro, Suma and Lidl, not only in San Antonio, but other areas of Ibiza too. There are also many home furnishing stores, including Ikea. La Sirena department stores across the island sell footwear, clothes, sportswear, fragrances, cosmetics, children toys, bags, ornaments and more. You can find some really good bargains in their sale rails—and it’s important to know that in Spain unless the article has been clearly marked down on the label, the price shown is still the full price—so if it’s a 50% off promotion you’ll pay half the marked price. If you’re after something to remember your holiday by, a souvenir for a friend, or simply just something showing your love of Ibiza, then Amnesia, Ushuaia, Ibiza Rocks, Pacha are more are some brands selling Ibiza merchandise. Many shops in Ibiza (high season) are open six days a week, with some being open on Sundays. Opening hours range between 9am to 9pm, with some stores having a siesta in the afternoon. Banks usually open around 8.30am and close at 2pm Monday to Fridays, but are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Post Offices are open 9am – 2pm Monday to Friday. The Post Offices situated in the larger towns can be found open until 8pm Monday to Friday. Whatever you are after, you are sure to find it in Ibiza!
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W e are pleased to announce that our new website is now live—and completed ahead of schedule which must be a first in the world of websites. Although still at a relatively basic level it will provide the key information most readers would want to access. To E or not to E? The e-issue seems to be something of a marmite product— people love it or hate it. Some people think the page turning format is fantastic. Others have reported technical difficulties and/or find the format uncomfortable. For those that do like it , all
Zoo Project Said No Nicole Torres This past Saturday I joined my friend DJ Dave Mantra at the Zoo Project Diu No party against the Oil/Gas Exploitations that Cairn Energy want to do in the sea bed off the Gulf of Valencia, only 35km from the coasts of Ibiza. The Alianza Mar Blava, the group behind the Eivissa Diu No, with the help from the people at the Zoo Project, were raising funds (charging 5€ at the door) to fight and convince the Spanish Government to deny Cairn Energy the permissions for Petrol Exploitation in our waters. I spoke to one of their leaders,
issues are available on the new site and you will note that all of the internet links we give in the newspaper alongside news stories and events are live in the e-issue. Personally I have found that a little bit of practice goes a long way, as once you have mastered the zoom and navigation it becomes a whole lot easier. I think practise and a big screen are the answer—I wouldn’t even want to try it on a phone screen. Text is Best? The e-issue was never considered as a replacement to text and those who prefer a straightforward text to read will be pleased to know it is now available on the new site. The full text of the newspaper will be uploaded to the website
in a standard text format divided into:weekly news, sports, community, special features and interviews. The old Ibiza Sun site will stay active for the time being and has all back issues available. We have put out the new site very quickly and there may well be glitches as a result. If you do have any problems your feedback will be appreciated. In the meantime we hope you like the feel of the new website and we will keep readers advised of developments in coming months. Please send any comments or problems to:-
Judge Jules set for BCM One piece of information missing from our interview with Judge Jules 2 weeks ago was the plan for this year which was at that time still undecided however it has now been confirmed that Judgement will be in a new Majorca home this
year. BCM are hosting 14 Judgement nights starting in June and featuring Judge Jules alongside Danny Howard and a whole bunch of special guests. Looks like he couldn’t leave us for long as the hugely anticipated Clockwork Orange 20th Anniversary this week confirmed Judge as the latest addition to an already impressive line up.
Elisenda Belda, who seemed happy to see the British Community involved in the debate, and told me the funds are all used to pay the lawyers, to keep their web page working (link at the end) which is also in English, all their publicity, etc., basically keeping the movement alive. I was delighted to see people who could get in without paying, turn around to donate the 5€ at the door (Guilty!). I have been told by the people at the Zoo Project that the attendance was over a thousand people! Dave Mantra introduced me to many of the DJs, whom all played for free. The music was great, but I have to admit I
have a soft spot for Dave Mantra's very unique style, he played early but at his best. It was great to see so many good musicians giving their time to such a great cause. All the Zoo Project dancer's costumes were related to the cause, the most spectacular of which was an oil-covered mermaid. I couldn't help but feel sorry for the girl inside though, she had to be carried on an off the stage and all you could see of her were her eyes. A great experience for a great cause. I won't cease to repeat it, Eivissa Diu No! Say it with me and please sign the petition at:
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Postbag Changes… Dear Editor, Is it just me? Am I getting old? Should I have gone to Specsavers? Or, has the print in the revamped Ibiza Sun, got smaller and lighter? Reading the news items in the recent issues of the Ibiza Sun. I found myself "proof reading" to the point where I was getting a form of myopia! I checked with my friends who also agreed, so now I am more sure, but, they may have concurred just to stay friends!! I have only noticed this undesirable effect, since Nick has taken over, but this could just be a coincidence! However, at the end of my read, I am of the opinion that this is a ploy to put more words on a page, and use less ink, ensuring that the paper can be more cheaply produced. Or is it me? Yours Squintingly, Michael Wookey Thank you Michael, and yes you are correct, the text is smaller than the old Ibiza Sun. I personally fall into the category of somebody who could read the old sun, but now need specs, as I do for all other newspapers as they are all printed at approximately this size. You are correct that using smaller type case allows more words to be put on a page—but that is not too bad an aspiration for a newspaper is it? As for the ‘ploy’ … you know what I think I’ll stop there.
Oil Debate Affects Tourists Dear Sir, We have just returned from Ibiza where we read the 732 edition of the paper and found Carl Hague's letter very interesting and constructive. Certainly the UK has benefitted enormously from the North Sea oil and gas, which created thousands of long term jobs and wealth to many areas of the country that were definitely in decline. The coasts of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland are still as beautiful and unspoilt as they ever were, and Aberdeen is a flourishing city. The Norfolk coast is unchanged by the gas coming on shore and Great Yarmouth's harbour is busy again, having almost died without the fishing. The servicing of Rigs is a 12 months a year operation, unlike the 6 months toutist trade that so much of Ibiza relies on. We are sure that Ibiza would receive so much benefit if the island becomes involved in the exploration. It will be so far away that it will not impact on the beauty and attraction of the
island, but will make the economy stronger and more reliable We have been coming to the island since 1964 and have seen the great changes that have been made, (most good, some not so successful,) and the rising standard of living of the residents, but as Mr Hague says it would take only one great disaster for the tourist trade to collapse, and there is very little employment except for tourism. We like the new format of the paper, the articles are interesting and the adverts and information useful. It is well worth the 50c we paid in the paper shop. We hope you succeed in your enterprise. Yours faithfully, Bob and Jill Neill Thanks Bob and Jill. Interesting points, and if comparing Ibiza’s suitability based on the Aberdeen area there could be more synergy than you might think. In my experience Aberdeen at chucking out time bears an uncanny resemblance to the San Antonio’s West End. Ultimately I guess it is about risk, and for some people any risk is too high. I have not seen or heard any mention of the project in relation to insurance. Obviously financial compensation cannot undo environmental damage but it could theoretically offset the economic effect on the loss of tourism. It would take some pretty high end actuaries to rate the potential loss but I’ve a feeling given the huge amount of tourism income at stake, the premium would make the exploration untenable. A pretty good cop-out position for a politician if they spot it. They could keep the ‘yes’ camp happy by agreeing to allow the drilling subject to insurance, and the ‘no’ camp happy in the knowledge the Cairn would never go ahead as the on cost of the insurance would make the area economically unattractive.
Poisoned Cats With reference to the cats in Cala Llonga suddenly disappearing I went to visit my friend in Cala Llonga last week. She is elderly and lives alone. I went round to cheer her up. But when I arrived near her home, I found her cat - dead - poisoned. I cannot even try to express what my friend is feeling like now. Since then, I found another one, all grey, but very sick, also poisoned. This other one is probably also dead, by now. Who Is Doing This? Mireille Sorry to hear that Mireille. Seems to come up now and again all over the island. Anybody have suggestions?
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Community Letter From Juan Juan As you may have known or perhaps have read in this paper the Irish were in town this week. Well to be more precise a group of walkers were visiting the island and were shown the sights, visited the Medieval Fair and went on several walks round the Island. I had the pleasure of meeting them on their first walk which was a four hour ramble round by Cala Codolar, Cala Comte and Cala Bassa before returning for light refreshment at Bar Stop. They were a charming group and I couldn’t help but smile when the local leader of the walk told them that the first part of the walk was on a tarmac road with several sharp bends and usually had a lot of traffic so could everyone please keep in single file. Well their interpretation of a single file is a lot different than ours as they strung out two, three and four abreast. However I am happy to report that they all negotiated that part safely. The other striking thing on that walk was that on the cliff top near between Codolar and Conte we came across the mod-
ern equivalent of Stonehenge! It was not there six months ago and how did these mammoth stone pillars get transported there? By Aliens? There certainly wasn’t any track leading to the area or any sign of trucks and hauling equipment having been there. Who put them there and why and surely they never got permission to put them there so near the coastline? Maybe I have missed the details of it all in the papers but it certainly came as a shock and I await to see if they are removed or whether they will remain. If anybody knows the story behind them please let me know as there are a group of Irish people that would really like to know what lies behind the appearance of the Stones. One thing is for sure they weren’t put there by any Leprechauns! The other bit of excitement was of course the Medieval Fair and I hope you went to see it. I particularly enjoyed the jousting in Park Reina Sofia it made a change from the Birds of Prey and there was some great horsemanship and Jousting skills on show. If you didn’t make it this year make a note in your 2015 diary or in your head to make the
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effort to go next year, you will not be disappointed. Finally a warning to all of you visiting the airport, the thieves are back and this year their favourite trick is to slash one of your tyres in the airport car park and when you are in a state of confusion they steal your precious possessions. So please be very careful if this happens to you, do not take assistance from complete strangers either stay in your car and phone for help or lock up your car and go for help. Also please don’t fall for the old story of a cat being under your car and get out to look for it. If there is a cat there as soon as you start up the engine it will run away. These incidents can also happen in supermarket car parks so just be careful if anything odd or unusual happens around your car and remember it only happens to a very small percentage of people. I think I have waffled on enough for one week so until next week, have a good one, yours Juan. The Far East The 2 Old Rockers Irish Walkers Visit The walking group from County
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The Irish Walkers and their Ibizan Hosts. Photo Alec Battney
Louth, Southern Ireland arrived last Thursday to be met by representatives from Contra Cancer Ibiza and Formentera, Viva Cala Llonga and members of the various Ibiza based walking groups. A reception took place at the airport, very kindly provide by ARS, the airport catering company, during which they were welcomed and presented with gifts and information about the island. Following a short rest the group then attended a reception at Sta Eulalia Town Hall hosted by the Mayor Vicente Mari Torres who welcomed them to the borough. A video was played containing greetings message from Richard Culhane, the Mayor of Drogheda, along with scenes of the countryside of County Louth. Gifts were exchanged before it was time to move on for some very welcome refreshments at the new Cerveceria Quintana (80+ different
beers on offer). On Friday they enjoyed a walk along the western coastal paths and countryside taking in the beautiful views of Cala Tarida, Cala Comte and Cala Bassa. In the evening a somewhat tired, but still very lively group, dined at Restaurant Samovar in Siesta, dancing to the Caribbean sounds of the Ibiza Calypso Steel Band. The highlight of Saturday was a trip to Ibiza Town’s Medieval Fair, which everyone thought was quite amazing and helped to dispel the image that the island has amongst many who haven’t visited us previously. On Sunday another excursion took them into the lanes and fields around Cala Llonga before returning to the beach for a BBQ hosted by the Viva Cala Llonga team. It wasn’t long before the music and songs from Frankie Riley had them all up on their feet, despite the heat and the mornings walk. Their
itinerary continued with another walk in the hills around San Mateo on Tuesday, a visit the Es Canar Hippy Market, culminating in a Grand Dinner Dance at Restaurant La Casita on Wednesday before departing for “The Emerald Isle” on Thursday. This was the first of what is hoped to be a series of such visits by different groups of walking/ cycling enthusiast during the quieter months of the season which will hopefully help to spread the word of just how diverse and beautiful Ibiza is. This trip has generated a good deal of publicity for Ibiza in the local Irish press and on TV which can only be good for the island. All of those involved have enjoyed entertaining our Irish visitors and we are looking forward to a reciprocal visit to Ireland next spring, although it seems we’ll have invest in some very different walking apparel.
Jack´s Brainteaser. During a visit to a mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criteria is that defines if a patient should be institutionalized. "Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub. Then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup, and a bucket to the patient and ask the patient to empty the bathtub." Okay, here's your test: Would you use a) the spoon b) the teacup, c) the bucket? "Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would choose the bucket, as it is larger than the spoon." What was the director's response?
Happy Birthday. The villagers of Cala Llonga would like wish a very happy 65th Birthday today (Thursday 15th May) to Pepe from Bar Madison in Cala Llonga. Anyone who has visited the village will have probably met Pepe, one of Cala Llonga’s personalities, especially if they’ve wanted to watch live football. View from the Pew Bob the ex-Vicar These past two weeks have been a pleasant mixture of work and pleasure, but mainly pleasure as all the work here is pleasurable! Visiting people, taking services, seeing some beauty spots, playing cricket and beating Menorca again, has been a pleasant interlude from our new life in the UK. Speaking of cricket, during this match we had some interesting philosophical and theological points to ponder! One of our players – I will call him Honest Joe – made a good catch right on the boundary. We were all very happy and the batsman began to trudge off. But Honest Joe shouted from the far long-off boundary “I stepped on the rope!” It was therefore a six, and not out, and the batsman was brought back. I think I said to somebody something like “That was the right thing to do, something good will come of it.” Well, five minutes later Honest Joe took the most amazing catch that any of us in the Ibiza team had seen! Later in the day he then went on to play a matchwinning innings! Philosophical and theological question: was it his “reward” for being good or was it just cause and effect – it created a good feeling in him which made him perform better? When he made the first catch and looked down at his foot on the boundary rope, did he look up and think “The only person who could have seen that was God!”? I don’t know, but you could ask him – either Honest Joe, or God,
whichever you come across first. Another philosophical and theological point to ponder: If it was Honest Joe’s reward, what did he do wrong between Friday and Sunday because Ibiza lost the next match to Mallorca? Or was it because God was no longer on Ibiza’s side because I wasn’t playing? Or would it have been even worse if I had been playing rather than being back in Church in Ibiza taking the service there? A point to ponder! Last year at the Balearic Cricket Cup our ex-president repeatedly encouraged us with the words “There are no freebies, boys!” A good reminder in cricket that you have got to fight all the way if you want to win and it never comes easily. So another philosophical point to ponder - does that principle apply to everything in life? Well, from our Christian perspective, Easter is all about the biggest Freebie on offer! An offer of New Life for the old because of what Jesus did on Good Friday which was vindicated by his resurrection on Easter Day. That freebie includes forgiveness of all the bad stuff and evil (sin) that any of us has ever done and will do. We don’t have to do anything apart from say “sorry” for what we’ve done and He will then help us turn our lives around! But like any freebie, you have got to receive it. It is called God’s Grace. And don’t forget the common grace that we all at times receive in our lives from God. The sun shines on both the just and the unjust - after all Mallorca even beat Ibiza this year! A theological point to ponder! See you in Mid-June. Bob the Ex-Vicar. Services: Sunday May 18th – 10:30am. Choral Communion in San Rafael Church. 10:30am. Holy Communion in the Capilla in Es Canar. 5:45pm. Sacred Space/Songs of Praise in Hotel Panorama, Es Canar. (Continued on page 12)
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TAROTscope TAROTscope15-21th 24-30th April May 14. 14. By ByElaine. Elaine.For ForReadings ReadingsCall Call619 619813 813172 172 ARIES - The Moon.ARIES - King of Disks Time to look atMoney life as itmatters really is,need ratheryour than attention through rosethis tinted week. glasses. We canYou all make tougher ourselves by not facing facts. maylifehave to for deal with financial contracts, So, if a person oraccountants, situation does not up to expectations, challenging taxlive officers or such like. You will this and movinghave on might the biggest gift to yourself. Time to usewho to be agree to disagree with someone your head not your heart!their opinion much the same way you values TAURUS - Prince value of Wands. yours; therefore don't make situations a New business opportunities bring added responsibilities. Cansomeone, I cope power struggle. If you must confront with the workload? 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TheWands worst is over and come thick that andhasfast, you'll soon find Business yourself freeopportunities from a situation or relationship however best energy. career Time vehicle forup, you is one sapped far too much of yourthe precious to look smile, you'reAppreciate thinking and of tap starting up or and rediscover you your drive. sense ofIfhumour. into your expanding it’senrich a great week to healing relationships and spendyour time business, with those who your life. begin that process as new contacts will help you on your upward climb. You've great vision, clarity and energy to manifest your dreams. Use your power wisely. CAPRICORN - Seven of Cups This card indicates emotional happiness so long as you don't judge a book by its cover. Dig a little deeper; good looks are an asset but you now realise you want to your spend time with someone who has more to offer. It's people of character that interest you more this week. Be open minded and something beautiful might happen. AQUARIUS - Eight of Wands An excellent business opportunity is offered to you that will prove to be highly profitable despite the risks involved. The energy of this card suggests that the higher you aim, the greater the success, so push yourself. The VIP culture may not impress; however you'll attract one or two into your circle this week. Emotionally, it's a less volatile week. PISCES - Four of Disks This week relax and count your blessings as you feel more secure and peaceful with life generally. Look at what you've achieved and be content with what you have. Money invested in building/property shows a healthy return for the investment, so don't shy away if such an opportunity presents itself. Expect fun times at home rather than out and about.
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Mind Body & Soul It's Good to Talk Kate Stillman Dear Kate We have lived in Ibiza for some time now and have always been very generous with family and friends when it comes to them needing a place to stay. We generally give them a key and the spare room and leave them to it. Obviously we spend time with them and often eat together etc but make it clear that especially in the summer months we need to work in order to earn our money for the winter. Traditionally this has always gone well and more often then not guests are very generous when it comes to buying food and drinks and usually take us out for a thank you meal during their stay. Anyway to cut a long story short our first guest came to stay last week and it was a total disaster, he didn’t do a thing, didn’t lift a finger, didn’t hire a car (so was dependant on us) didn’t contribute with food or for that matter much conversation either! Anyway it got to a point where I was about to ask him to leave but my partner asked me to ride it out for the few days he had remaining which I did. So now I’m left with this quite irrational fear that all our friends that have said they are going to come and stay will do the same and I am dreading the summer – I have no reason to think this at all, most of them have come before and behaved fantastically so why do I feel that I am going to be used all summer to allow everybody to have a cheep holiday whilst we are slogging our selves to near death in the soaring temperatures to keep ourselves stocked with wood for the winter! Any idea on how to get rid of this stupid reaction to one rude person who obviously doesn’t represent the rest of the world would be much appreciated. Yours, AR Dear AR Thank you for your letter and I am sorry you had such a disastrous visit from your first guest. I wonder though if its not so much an irrational fear about how your guests will behave but more a feeling that you don’t seem to be reaping the benefits of living on this beautiful island. When you mention “slogging our selves to near death in the soaring temperatures to keep ourselves stocked with wood for the winter!” It makes me think that you maybe have an imbalance with your work / quality of life. I know that most of people have to work very hard in the summer to last the winter but if the winter simply represents wood i.e. the cold, then I wonder if it might be an idea to reflect on why you came here, what you love about being here and how you might be able to structure things
slightly differently so that you can enjoy some of the summer time, and see the winter season in a more positive light. Your friend that came to stay seems like quite an exceptional example and not a typical guest, it’s always a risk inviting friends and family to stay and from what you have said that risk has always paid off in the past so that is why I feel it has less to do with the guests but more to do with how you view your time here and what you feel you might be missing out on. I wish you a wonderful summer and hope that you are able to find that balance that you need to enjoy it as you would like. Warm regards, Kate Stillman – Counsellor See advert for contact info. Teething Carly Sorensen This week saw a momentous occasion in our household as we heralded the arrival of Ela's first tooth. She'd been displaying 'teething signs' for almost two months, so it was with much elation that I welcomed that teeny pearly gnasher. Let's talk teething signs a moment. There are umpteen websites out there, giving what appear to be comprehensive teething lists of signs and we've recently ticked them all. Conversation in our house has increasingly gone rather like this: 'Oooh she's got swollen gums. Teething.' 'Mike, have you noticed she's pulling her ears more? That's usually her 'tired' signal but she's just woken up. Definitely teething.' 'Oh look at her little red cheeks, that first tooth must be coming through soon' 'She's dribbling more than a drunk on his twelfth pint. When's that tooth coming?' And so on. However, there was one teething sign that very few websites mentioned and my usually brilliant paediatrician neglected to warn me about: radioactive pooh. Experienced parents will now be nodding sagely. The uninitiated may want to stop reading. Surely the fact that your baby's nappy
will contain a greenish, sticky, stinking substance capable of wilting flowers and leaking through even the most securely fastened of undergarment should be mentioned? The first time I encountered it, I immediately believed my daughter had come into contact with some sort of radioactive waste and had visions of her developing into a mutant. Alarmed, I phoned my husband. "Look in the Haynes baby manual,' he suggested, "There's a photo guide to poo in there. And do you really need to phone me to discuss poo? It's bad enough that you report on it when I get in." On consulting the manual (yep, such a thing actually exists...I bought it for him as a joke anniversary present whilst pregnant, but it's actually proven very useful), I discovered that green poo is actually normal. The other 'sign' I was not expecting was the change in sleep pattern. Until recently, we'd proudly told of our angelic child who, since just six weeks old, had only awoken once during the night for a feed and will fall asleep anywhere, even with music playing loudly and people chattering around her. Not at the moment. In the past couple of weeks she's woken up crying, grizzling and moaning several times a night and puts up a fight Rocky would be proud of before succumbing to sleep. Thankfully, she's still sleeping with us. Some call this 'attachment parenting'. I call it 'too lazy to get out of bed when she feeds from me anyway parenting'. Either way, it's meant that I can instantly soothe her with a cuddle, breast or one of the collection of teethers or dummies perpetually on my bedside table (how times have changed) and not lose too much sleep myself. It may not work for everyone, but it's definitely making life easier for us. Meanwhile, I'm rubbing gel into her gums, giving her the odd drop of baby ibuprofen, supplying her with many and varied toys to chew, allowing her to cuddle and feed as much as I can and hoping that the rest of her teeth erupt with minimal pain. One down, nineteen to go.
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The Ibiza Sun, Thursday 15th May 2014, Issue 734 as only a brace from Charlie Austin secured it for the London club. Unfortunately we, as Ibiza Cricket, were in Magaluf, Mallorca, participating as holders in this years Balearic Cup, and staying in this wonderful resort (which actually makes Playa den Bossa look classy!) we had the misfortune to be in the same hotel as a load of Wigan FC supporters and I can tell you, watching a barrel of 18 stone lard trying to do the rumba is not a joy to behold! Things have really reached fever pitch now in Spain's La Liga as after Real Madrid's capitulation the whole season is going to come down to this Saturday's match between Barça and Atlético Madrid at the Camp Nou, as basically, whoever wins this match will win the title. However, a draw could be complicated as with both teams on the same points, in Spain unlike England, it's not about goal diff but it goes on head to head and as Barça drew in Madrid earlier in the season, another draw would need the computer! Difficult situation really for Simeone's CL Finalists as does he hold back some of his players for that Final or does he go hell for leather and try and complete the first leg of what would be a fabulous Double. We shall see! On to the World Cup now and with England's first group game against Italy only a month away, manager Roy Hodgson registered his initial 23 man squad, and obviously feels that youth will win over experience as he has selected only 5 players who have experienced the WC before and only 11 from the last Euros in 2012. Major surprise and arguably a big mistake, was his selection of Luke Shaw (first season in the Premier, 45 minutes worth of international experience and won nowt) over Ashley Cole (107 Caps, 3 World Cups, 3 Euro Cups, countless CL matches including a Winners medal, regular Premier League winner, perennial FA Cup winner etc. etc.) and I just hope that this decision doesn't come back and bite him in the bum! Having said that I can see why Our Woy has gone for youth as, unlike previous years, we, as the public, are not expecting much from our national team this time, so let's blood 'em now and give them the experience. Finally, in Footie, as in previous years, I hope to publish my actual and tongue-in-cheek list of Premier League Awards for this season in next week's edition. Moving on to Tennis and Andy Murray lost in the third round of the ATP
Madrid Open, on his least favourite surface being red clay while, predictably, World No.1 Rafa Nadal beat surprise finalist, Japanese Nishikori, who unfortunately was forced to retire injured in the third set, having won the first 6-2. Cricket and England played their first limited overs match since the debacle of their T20 World Cup travails during the winter and took on Scotland in Aberdeen over the weekend in their first competitive match of the season. Originally billed as a 50 Over ODI, as expected rain stepped in, but fortunately stopped for long enough to allow a T20 to take place and fortunately England avoided any embarrassment ( a la Holland in the World T20) as they won by 39 runs (D/L method) led by Ian Bell's 50 and Captain Cook's 44. Rugby Union and in The English Premiership a nail biting end to the season for both supporters of Bath and Harlequins as they played each other for a place in the end of season playoffs, being the top four in the league, with the latter coming through 19-16, resulting in them now facing League winners Saracens in the semis, even though they lost their final League match. In the other semi, second placed Northampton, with a thumping 74-19 home win over Wasps, take on perennial winners Leicester, who beat Sarries 31-27 at Franklin Gardens. It was adios to Worcester as they were already relegated, but at least they left the league as winners, overcoming Gloucester 28-27 in a typical local derby, and in the other matches, London Irish beat Sale 22-20 at home and Newcastle lost to Exeter 23-13. That's it for this week, Sports fans, have a good one, and until next week. Local Football
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5th may Sa Penya de Santa Eularia 2 Sant Rafael 1 Formentera 2 - Poblense 1 The penultimate games were played on Sunday and important games they were too. Sant Rafael needed a result against Sa Penya to ease their relegation problems and of course, Sa Penya need the points. To keep Formentera out of second spot, Montuiri currently in 18th place and in the bottom three, had an away game with
Page 14 league leaders Mallorca B and managed a 0-0 draw which put them on 35 points, 2 points behind Sant Rafael with one game to go and both clubs at home for the last game!! Formentera and Sa Penya now share 77 points with both clubs away for their last games. I think that Formentera have the harder task at Alcudia who have lost just three games so far this season and Collerense, Sa Penya's opponents have lost seven games, both Ibiza clubs are in the play-offs for the second division but it is a bit of pride to finish second. • 11th May Sant Rafael 5 - UD Rotlet Molinar 2 Alcudia 0 - Formentera 1 Collerense 1 – Sa Penya de Santa Eularia 2 The last games of the season were played on the 11th of May, with the final positions and playoff places decided. Sant Rafael survived the relegation battle with a home win finishing five places from the bottom with the bottom three going down. So they will be looking forward to another season in third division. Sa Penya's win over Collerense sees them finish in second place sharing the same points as Formentera but above them on goal difference. Majorca B is third division champion with just three points separating the top three teams. We are now looking forward to the play-offs with the opponents to be selected within the next week. We will of course keep you informed as to the fixtures and dates. Balearic Cricket Cup 9th-11th May 2014 , Mallorca.
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Ibiza C.C. vs Menorca C.C. 9th May, 40 overs per side. Menorca Skipper Simon Cotton won the toss and decided to bat first. Openers Andy Tysoe (35) and Adam Cockroft (19) began a promising partnership of 36 runs when the latter was lbw and the run rate slowed. In fact Menorca lost regular wickets just when looking to open up, and were 83/3 after 20 overs, at
the halfway stage, with Ibiza restricting the run flow through sound fielding and accurate bowling. Menorca batsmen Geoff Barker (46), Dan Osterbury (23) and Simon Cotton (16) continued to score at just under 5 runs per over, but were never allowed to break away by the alert Ibiza fielders, and Menorca finished on 177/9 off 40 overs. This unusual Ibiza enthusiasm was especially reflected by a stunning reflex catch by Kiwi Jolyon Swinburne, as well as an acclaimed admission by the same fielder that he had taken a catch in the deep but stepped on the boundary line, thus turning an apparent wicket into 6 runs. A sporting gesture that typified the spirit of this game and one that has not always been the norm in certain Balearic cup matches. Ibiza bowlers Paul Cruttwell (4/21), Johnno Gordon (2/14) and skipper Graeme Cooper (2/46) were the most successful, while all bowlers and fielders are to be commended for their performance in restricting Menorca to an under par score on the difficult Mallorca pitch. It was then Ibiza's turn to bat and openers Johnno Gordon (39) with Jolyon Swinburne batted steadily to put on 73 for the first wicket, maintaining the required run rate. When the former was out, the evergreen Bob the Vicar (45 not out) joined Jolyon (82) in a 101 run stand that was only broken by the latter trying to hit the winning boundary and getting caught. It was left to Bob to hit the winning runs and allow Ibiza to win by 8 wickets in the 37th over in an absorbing innings in which the Menorca fielders and bowlers maintained the pressure until the end, but were not able to get enough early wickets to get the Ibiza batsmen to take risks. This was once again an enjoyable sporting contest between two well matched sides who ensure that these games are always played in a competitive, but sporting spirit. The Man of the match has to be Jolyon Swinburne for his all round contribution and sporting attitude. On 10th May, Ibiza had a rest day (to visit the joys of Ma-
galuf!) while Mallorca played against Menorca. Scores were as follows: Menorca 222 all out, Mallorca 223/2, Mallorca winning by 8 wickets. This set up the deciding match as a final between Ibiza and Mallorca. • Mallorca C.C. vs Ibiza C.C. 11th May, 40 overs per side. Mallorca skipper Gareth Davies won the toss and also chose to bat first. Opening batsmen Paul Muckleberg (44) and Jazz Yasim (30) set up an aggressive stand of 74 runs for the first wicket, but once they were out, the runs slowed and Mallorca were only on 108/3 after 20 overs, Ibiza bowlers and fielders restricting them to under 6 runs per over. In fact, Mallorca had accumulated 160/ 5 after 30 overs, so Ibiza felt that they could maintain the pressure and keep the opposition to around 220 in total, having dismissed big hitter Ben Vickers for 18. But then Mallorca newcomer Khalid Mohammed showed his batting skills and opened up in the last 10 overs, increasing the scoring rate to over 10 per over, and scoring a wonderful century (109), before finally getting well caught in the deep, with the score on 256/6. Ibiza had something to cheer about, however, when Khalid's wicket was followed by 2 more in consecutive balls and skipper Graeme Cooper celebrated his first hatrick! Mallorca finished their innings on an above par score of 267/9, while Ibiza bowlers Graeme Cooper (4/54), Johnno Gordon (2/50), and Jolyon Swinburne (2/25) were the most successful. Ibiza then batted and although losing their first wicket early, set about the Mallorca bowling in an entertaining partnership of 111 runs between Johnno Gordon (117) and Brad van Byleveld (16), with the former being given a couple of early lives by Mallorca and going on to score an aggressive century. This show of batting allowed Ibiza to reach the halfway stage on 137/2, above the run rate and with every chance of reaching their target in another 20 overs. However,a sharp catch and stumping by Mallorca
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turned the game in the hosts' favour, accounting for the wickets of Jolyon (28) and Sam Gooda (18), just as they were beginning to threaten an important stand. As a result, the run rate climbed and with Ibiza's main batsmen being out, the task was too great for the remaining Ibiza players, the visitors finally subsiding to 203 all out in the 36th over, Mallorca thus winning by 64 runs and taking the Balearic Cup from the 2013 holders Ibiza. Mallorca bowlers John Barratt (2/57), Sasha Goonasakera (3/13) and Munir Hussein (2/1) were the most successful. This was an entertaining and fiercely competitive match, with several outstanding moments, a century scored by both sides and a very rare bowling hatrick setting up an exciting finish, especially as the game swung back and forth in favour of both teams, so it was a proper final, finally won by the best team, who were also able to strengthen their line up with a couple of Asian newcomers. The
Man of the match here was Khalid Mohammed for his century, as it set up a stiff target for Ibiza to chase, with a special mention for Johnno Gordon for his counterattacking century too. The dinner organised by Mallorca chairman Frank Leavers and secretary Rob Hughes on the Saturday night was universally appreciated for the food and setting, and not least the unexpected addition of a well known author and cricket fan Jeffrey Archer, who entertained us with his brand of humour based on his own cricketing exploits. Many thanks to them all, without forgetting the scorers and umpires of all three teams, as well as the catering and hospitality provided by the Mallorca clubhouse staff and volunteers. Finally, it was unusual and refreshing to see several of the Mallorca players mixing with the Ibiza players after the final game, so hopefully this will continue in the future and help to build a lasting camaraderie between all teams, whatever the final result.
Sport Jezza’s Sports Report
Jeremy Parmenter Well, to use a wellknown Footie cliché from 1966, and Kenneth Wolstenholme's immortal line "they thought it was all over, but it is now!" as the Premier League season came to an end, in what was, in my view, one of the best since it's inception, with initially four, then three, then two clubs involved. As expected, Manchester City, needing a point, won their final match 2-0 at the Etihad over nothing-to-go-for West Ham, to clinch their second title in years years. T'wasn't easy though for the first 39 minutes until the first goal went in but after that the Hammers looked as if they couldn't wait to go off on their hols and basically laid down and waited for the inevitable! So
Ibiza Motocross Championship – Santa Eulalia Tom Berry On Sunday there was a real treat for motocross enthusiasts in Santa Eulalia when the Balearic Motocross Championship came to town. In front of the sports centre a piece of wasteland was transformed into a quite impressive mud motocross track with jumps, banked corners and table tops for the event. The day was well attended by talented riders from all over the Balearics ensuring an exciting display of top level motocross racing. Local riders took top spots in two of the main categories. Local Dani John took first place in MX1 category, ahead of Mallorca's Joan Sans and Miquel
hats off to Senor Pellegrini and his light Blues boys thoroughly deserved over the 38 games but one has to ask the question can they retain it next year? Liverpool, needing to win to have any chance of the title, did just that, beating Newcastle 2-1 at Anfield, altho' there were a few hearts in mouths as the Magpies had taken a first half lead. However, class always tells in the end and two second half goals sealed the win and the Pool's best finish in the League for many a year. Chelsea, already guaranteed third spot, also went a goal down, to relegated Cardiff in the Principality, but came back to win 2-1, with Torres scoring the winner, possibly his final goal for the Blues, as methinks he will leave for Atlético Madrid, possibly as a makeweight in a potential transfer of striker Diego Costa, altho' I understand from various sources today that Chelsea have already made an offer of c. £32 million. Meanwhile Arsenal cemented their fourth place and that all-important CL place, after a 2-0 win at already Munar, who occupied second and third place respectively. Ivan Ferrer from Santa Eulalia won MX2 and Jaime Manresa from Mallorca was the winner in MX3. Alongside the racing was a display of classic motocross bikes from years gone by, mainly manufactured by Montesa or Bultaco. It was great to see and here these classics being taken round the track and used as they were intended for. Finally, there was also the minicross display, consisting of children on little motocross bikes braving the muddy track and the jumps these are surely the stars of the future so it was encouraging to see so many of them and the commitment they give to their sport.
relegated Norwich (I can hear the whoops of delight coming from Our Ed's office!). As for the Gunners they're now looking forward to next week's FA Cup Final at Wembley against Hull City, to possibly win their first trophy for ages, although I'm sure ex-OT legend Steve Bruce and his Tigers will have something to say about that! Both Everton and Tottenham needed a win to ensure their qualification for the Europa League next season and both duly obliged, the Toffees 2-0 at Hull and the Cockerells 3-0 at the Lane against Aston Villa. These results meant that poor ole Manchester Utd, who drew 1-1 at Southampton, didn't even qualify for a European place, the first time for yonks as far as I can recall, and not a great incentive for any would be A1 signings in the summer for manager-elect van Gaal. Stoke and Swansea sealed their mid-table places, the former with a 2-1 win at West Bromwich, who, by the way, parted company yesterday with manager Pepe Mel after only five months in charge, and the latter with a 3-1 away win at great escape artists Sunderland. However, having survived the drop, I now hear on the grapevine, that Gus Poyet, the Black Cats manager, is being courted by West Ham, as a potential successor to Big Sam. Just can't see why he would want to swap the delights of the North East with the lights of London! Finally, Crystal Palace (with Tony Pulis a candidate for Manager of the Year after his amazing efforts this season, together with Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers) completed their remarkable season with a 2-2 draw at relegated Fulham. As for who joins Leicester and Burnley in the elite next season, in the Championship play offs for that final promotion spot, both semi-final legs were completed with Derby thumping Brighton 6-2 on aggregate and Our 'Arry's QPR with an agg. Score of 2-1 over Wigan, both went through to next weeks Final at Wembley, although it was a near thing at Loftus Road in the latter Continued p 14
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F1 Barcelona The European circuit starts with Mercedes blocking out the front row again Hamilton on pole and Rosberg 2nd. Ricciardo started in 3rd but with Vettel 15th after a 5 place grid penalty for a gearbox change and Bottas in his Williams 4th it looked like the Silver Arrows had it in the bag. And they did. It was a straightforward race, no real incidents for the stewards to investigate and no problems with pit stops. The only issue for all other teams was the pace of Mercedes. The Ferraris finished 6th Alonso & 7th Raikonnen, a staggering 88 seconds behind Lewis. Vettel made superb progress through the race on a three-stop strategy and crossed the line 4th just behind his teammate Ricciardo in 3rd. Bottas came in 5th
and Williams will take those points happily as Massa could not better 13th. McLaren had another bad day in 11 & 12. So with 2 laps to go it became a Mercedes race to the finish and what a race they gave. Hamilton had some technical issues however managed to hold a steady lead up to the 64 lap – with only 2 remaining Rosberg had managed to reduce the gap to a mere 0.6 seconds and on the better tyres it looked like he would take the chequered flag. After a nail biting few minutes and lapping Raikonnen in 7th, Hamilton crossed the line the victor, once again to the disappointment of Rosberg. Hamilton is now top of the drivers leaderboard but with Monaco up next and only 3 points on page 14) in it anything (Continued could happen.