The Ibiza Sun 727 eissue 27th March 2014 by The Ibizan, the all new Ibiza Sun newspaper.

Claire’s Out & About Again, Art, Music, Drink & Rugby P8

Start Your Engines Motorsport & Minefields P5

All About Baby The Spanish Admin Survival Guide P6

Seventh Heaven Ses Illetes beach in Formentera has been voted the 7th best beach in the World by Tripadvisor in their 2014 Traveller's Choice awards. Tripadvisor describe Illetes as “Illetes beach is a superb place to

swim, snorkel, chill out and relax” and go on to describe the area as “surrounded by crystal clear waters lapping the pink, coral-encrusted golden sand.” Topping this year’s poll is the Baia do Sancho in

Brasil, and though it is not Illetes first appearance in the global shortlist, the locals will be justifiably proud. The Guardian newspaper recently described Formentera as “a refuge for hip-

pies, clubbed-out Ibiza veterans, Italian tourists by the boatload and the occasional supermodel.“ What do you think? Does the Formentera Bohemian idyll image have any basis in reality? We are talking to the Formentera Vice President very soon for an insider’s view of life on the tiny isle. Meanwhile Ibiza held it’s head up in the awards with Cala Bassa classed as the 7th best beach in Spain. Cala Bassa is a perfect beach to visit in the low season. The back of the long gently curving beach is fringed by trees, open land and picnic areas. A large part of the raised terraces are now part of the Cala Bassa Beach Club. There are still plenty of public areas for those preferring a simpler approach to a day at the beach. Any awards have to be good for the people and businesses in the area, but Tripadvisors are just about as good as you can get.

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Ibiza News HIV Detection Improves. It was announced that HIV testing, throughout the Baleares, has increased & improved because of the introduction, since last July of quick testing at chemists. 87 of these quick tests have been carried out in Ibiza. Jesus Cut In Two! Neighbours & opposition councillors are up in arms about the electrical supply installation work being carried out in the Can Rimbau, Calle Canari & Cap Martinet areas of Jesus village. They say that bad planning of the work has meant that the village is cut in two with neighbours not being able to ac-

cess the centre of the village from these areas without taking a lengthy detour via the outskirts of Ibiza Town. Bus services have also been badly disrupted. Access To Prehistoric Fort Blocked. Access to the site of the officially listed prehistoric defensive site located at the top of the Puig Redó hill in the Sant Josep area has been blocked. A chalet being built in the same vicinity has closed the alleged public right of way to the Bronze age fort with a metal gate. PSOE opposition Socialists on the Town Hall Council are demanding that the PP Conservative take action to

Driving Fines New regulations for traffic fines are going through the Senate and will come into effect soon. Radar. If a radar inhibitor of any sort is installed in the car, the fine is anything up to €6,000 and the loss of six points. Non-Reporting A fine of €1,800 will be levied if the car has been involved in a serious or very serious offence and the national police authority (DGP) is not notified of who was driving the car. There will be no loss of points for this. No Insurance If the vehicle weighs less than 3,500 kilos and has no valid insurance the fine will be €1,500, no loss of points but the vehicle will be immobilised for one month. If the vehicle is parked and has no insurance then the fine is €800.

Drink Driving If the driver doubles the legal alcohol limit, is a frequent offender or refuses to take the breath test then there is a loss of six points and a fine of €1,000. The same applies for driving under the influence of any amount of drugs. There will also be a loss of four points for a driver who is over the alcohol limit but without doubling it Speeding There will be a fine of €600 and a loss of six points for a ‘very serious’ speeding offence. There is a loss of six points and a fine of €500 for lesser speeding offences. License A loss of four points will be applied if the driver is not correctly licensed for the vehicle.

See also driving fines p2

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All About Baby

Quick Ref. 1/2. Birth Certificate and Libro de Familia Juzgado de Ibiza, C/Isidor Macabich, 4. 971 31 49 62 Juzgado de Santa Eulalia, C/San Jaime, 72. 971 33 00 07 Juzgado de San Antonio, C/ Progreso s/n (top floor of indoor market – this is the one I went to) 971 34 25 23 Juzgado de San Jose, C/ de Consultori, 1. 971 80 05 19.

New mum and Ibiza Sun correspondent Carly Sorrenson, takes us through her own journey in the procedures for the registration of baby and obtaining the various required documentation. Please note that this information is provided in all good faith however as we all know Spanish procedures can change often and will not always follow what is known to be the correct procedure in any given circumstance. We would appreciate your feedback if your experience of any of the steps detailed is different or changes over time so that we can advice readers accordingly. Carly Sorenson In Can Misses hospital on November 16th 2013, my beautiful baby girl entered the world. She looked up at me with wide blue eyes and I fell instantly and completely in love. Exhausted from a 36 hour labour and elated to have given birth, I felt sure I'd just completed the biggest challenge a woman could face. But I was wrong. For I'd yet to run (or rather, 'stumble blindly through') the gauntlet of bureaucracy that comes with obtaining documents for a British baby here in Spain. Something which really would have helped me would have been knowing which documents I needed and in which order I should get them. It would have saved many wasted journeys and much time spent queuing before being told that I couldn't get a medical card without a social security number, or a social security number without an NIE and so on. Therefore, with hindsight as my helper, I've decided to compile a rough guide. Documents 1 and 2: Birth Certificate and Libro de Familia. These were fairly easy. I took the yellow forms and baby's health record book issued when I left hospital, mine and my husband's passports and birth certificates and our marriage certificate to our local 'Juzgado de Paz' (Justice of the Peace). We filled in some forms and answered questions (in Spanish ㋪! take a translator if yours isn't up to much)

about ourselves, such as when and where we were married and parent’s names and nationalities. A friendly lady took copies of everything and a couple of days later we had a phone call to say the documents were ready for collection. We came away with Ela's 'Certificac卲n del Acta de Nacimiento' which is the same as the UK short birth certificate), 'Certificac卲n Literal', same as UK full birth certificate, and a 'Libro de Familia'. As far as I know, this legally required book detailing births, deaths and marriages within a family has no UK equivalent. It seems to be useful when acquiring other official documents and can be used alongside the NIE in lieu of a passport on domestic flights and ferries. Document 3: Passport. If you or your partner is British, then your baby is too, even if they were born here in Spain. This means you need a UK passport in order to then get an NIE, tarjeta sanitaria (medical card) and so on. I asked a worker at the Comisaria de Policia Nacional if Ela was entitled to a Spanish passport, as she has a Spanish birth certificate. 'Of course,' came his reply, 'But she must have an NIE to get the passport and she must have a UK passport to get the NIE.' You couldn't make this stuff up. Getting a UK passport whilst here is relatively simple. The application and payment are completed online at

www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/ passports. Click on the 'Get a passport for your child' link and follow the step by step process. It takes a while, but is fairly straightforward. At the end of your online application, you'll be asked to pay; we paid 122.96€ for application from abroad inc. postage and courier fees print the forms and to send them, 2 photos (1 countersigned. For a list of persons qualified to certify go to www.gov.uk/countersigningpassport-applications) and the relevant documents to an address given. The only problem I had was knowing which certificate to send. I was told over the phone that 'the one with translation on the back' (certificacion del acte de nacimiento) was sufficient. It wasn't. I received an email three weeks later asking for the certificacion literal too. So to clarify, I sent: • Completed, signed application. • Husband's birth certificate (only 1 parent necessary) • 2 photos, 1 countersigned • BOTH birth certificates. We still received the passport within six weeks of applying online. If only getting the next document had been this straightforward. Document 4: NIE. Anyone who's ever been to the Comisaria de Policia Nacional will know what an ordeal this can be. Interminable queues simply to get forms and an appointment, workers who go off on half hour breaks leaving the desk unmanned and ever more agitated people waiting even longer, and a general sense that noone really knows what they're doing. (Continued on page 7)

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Yellow forms from hospital and babies health record Parent’s Passports Parent’s birth certificates Marriage certificate

3. Getting a UK Passport Abroad www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

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Completed and signed application form. Parent’s Birth Certificate (only 1 parent necessary) 2 photos, 1 countersigned – see website for who can sign BOTH birth certificates.

4. NIE Comisaria de Policia Nacional, Avenida de la Paz, s/n, Ibiza, 07800. Tel 971 398 831

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Application Form, completed and signed. Form 790, completed, signed and stamped by a bank to say the 10.40€ fee was paid. Child’s passport, plus a copy. Parent’s Passport, Tarjeta Sanitaria and NIE, plus copies. Libro de familia, plus a copy. Parent’s last 2 nominas (pay slips), plus copies. Evidence of income in Spain. Stamped copies of bank statements for the last six months. Online printout’s may be rejected.

5. Social Security www.seg-social.es

Avenida de Espana, 57

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Parent Passports and NIE. Child Passport and NIE. Libro de familia.

Parent’s tarjeta sanitaria You will receive a Documento Acreditivo Del Derecho Asistencia Sanitaria

6. Tarjeta Sanitaria (Medical Card) Local Medical Centre (San Antonio has an office in reception)

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Documento Acreditivo del Derecho Asistencia Sanitaria Photo of Child (Spanish Passport size) Parent and Child’s NIE’s. Parent and Child’s Passports. Form Modelo 046 – taken to the bank within 5 days, stamped and paid 10.54€ (current price at time of print)

The Ibiza Sun, Thursday 27th March 2014, Issue 727 I went five times in total. Every time the list of documents I needed was added to. To get an idea of it watch the short film '036' on youtube. This is the list of documents I needed: • Application form, completed and signed. • Form 790, completed, signed and stamped by a bank to say the 10.40 euro fee was paid. • Ela's passport, plus a copy. • My passport, tarjeta sanitaria and NIE, plus copies. • Libro de familia, plus a copy. • My last 2 nominas (pay slips), plus copies. • Evidence of income in Spain. I took printed, stamped copies of the last two maternity payments to go into my Spanish bank account and a printed, stamped copy of my bank statement for the last six months. A friend said she'd taken printouts from her online account but they were rejected as the bank needs to stamp them. On the day I finally got the NIE, the officer looked slowly and carefully through all my documents and asked to see her birth certificate. I'd come prepared for this. I smiled triumphantly and handed over the originals and copies, asking if he wanted to keep the copies for his records. He didn't. Defeated, he raised an eyebrow, glanced at the bulging folder in which I carried absolutely every document the Spanish or British authorities had ever issued me, sighed and produced Ela's NIE card. I almost cheered. Carly one, bureaucracy nil. • Comisaria de Policia Nacional, Avenida de la Paz, s/n, Ibiza, 07800. Tel 971 398 831 Document 5: Social Security number and form to say that baby has a right to medical card. To do anything at the social security office, you first need to make a 'cita' or appointment. DON'T go to the office at Avenida de Espana, 57 in Ibiza to get one as they won't make appointments. This must be done online at www.seg-social.es. Click on the 'Cita Previa' box on the right of the home screen, then follow the steps. You'll receive an appointment, and an email confirming the appointment. You'll also get a text nearer the time to remind you when your appointment is. If only this were available for NIE's! On the day of the appointment I went along to the office with: • Mine and Ela's passports and NIE's. • Libro de familia. • My tarjeta sanitaria A lovely, smiley lady made copies

of it all, did a bit of typing, then issued me with a 'Documento Acreditivo Del Derecho Asistencia Sanitaria' and instructions to take this, a Spanish passport sized photo of my baby (slightly smaller than UK passport sized, photographer will know what you need if you tell him what it's for) and the same documents I'd presented today, along to my medical centre to get Ela's tarjeta sanitaria. Document 6: Tarjeta Sanitaria (Medical card) To get this you need to make two visits to your local medical centre. Mine in San Antonio has a dedicated office for medical cards in reception, and I presume the others do too. On the first visit you need to hand over your 'Documento Acreditivo Del Derecho Asistencia Sanitaria', baby's passport photo and your and your baby's NIEs and passports whilst the official puts your baby's info into the system and scans the photo. You then get three copies of a form called 'modelo 046'. Take these to the bank and pay the fee of 10.54 within five days. Once paid, make sure the forms are stamped. You have up to a month to go back to the medical centre and exchange one of the forms for your baby's tarjeta sanitaria. Easy when you know how! Summary It's taken three and a half months to get all the documents necessary to make Ela 'official'. I've been through a lot of unnecessary too-ing and fro-ing, a great deal of queuing and dealt with innumerable government workers some friendly and helpful, others grumpy and officious. At times I would have happily received another epidural as an alternative. Or administered one to the unsmiling automaton bleating scripted responses at me from the other side of the desk Anything to make the whole process less painful. I hope that this article takes some of the pain away for you. However, do remember that Spanish bureaucratic rules are as murky and changeable as the British weather, so what was required for me may not be the same for you. If you can afford it, pay a Gestoria to do it all for you. Failing that, take originals and copies of every document ever issued to you, your partner or your child to each appointment you attend. And a Spanish speaking friend if yours isn't up to much. Oh, and a hefty dose of patience. Good luck!

School News School Absenteeism. Ibiza has the highest number of unjustified school absences of any of the Balearic islands. 149 pupils missed between 25-50% of their classes, 168 missed between 10-25% & 554 pupils were said to be sporadic in their absences from school in the 2012-13 school year. Not only did absenteeism increase on the island but so did very bad behaviour with 362 cases being recorded. In total there were 3.068 reported cases of behavioural problems amongst children attending our schools & colleges. It will be interesting to wait & hear the official explanation of these figures from the education authorities. Representatives of the teachers are saying that it is normal that there is an increase in bad behaviour & conflict between pupils as well as between pupils & the teaching staff. Small classes are easy to control but the school population has increased by 20% & teaching staff numbers have been cut.

School Playground Closed After 16 Months.

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Slower Implementation Of 3 Language Education.

A large area of the playground at the Es Vedra school in San Agustin is still cordoned off 16 months after the parents first complained to the authorities about the dangerous condition of the installation. After the school was renovated in 2012, new basket ball nets were installed but the playing surface was left with an earth covering. Several manholes protruded up to 10cms above the surface making it dangerous for the children to use the court. At the time this area was cordoned off & remains that way today. Another play area was left without the installation of the rides or a protective cork flooring. Also play areas have been left without the provision of shade from the sun. Repeated promises by the educational authorities to repair these play areas have not been fulfilled & now the parents are fed up with the situation & are calling for immediate action.

Whilst from 2014-2015, primary schools will be teaching children in 3 languages, Spanish, Catalan & English, the secondary schools will have longer to introduce the same system. Starting with the lower year groups in the secondary schools & colleges, teaching in English will be introduced in a less intensive way to eventually reach the desired 3 language education of all school years by 2017. Though going some way to please the teaching unions by offering more flexibility, the teachers still feel that this new calender, set up by the educational authorities, isn't realistic given the technical difficulties they face in implementing a trilingual education system in the Baleares.

In Next Week’s Ibiza Sun The Santa Gertrudis Fan Club—we talk to Jo and Charlie Ibiza Markets—who, why, what, when and how All your regulars and much more

Gardeners Corner.. Ferns John Hitchin Ferns are a plant that can be grown both inside and outside the house and there are both hardy and tender varieties. The hardy varieties prefer shady moist conditions and are easily grown. Most types need a neutral or alkaline soil but some such as the Thelypteris or Blechneum varieties need an acidic soil to grow in. They all need shade or dappled shade and regular watering when they are first planted so in an Ibiza garden they would need to be irrigated to keep the soil moist even when they are established. As hardy ferns will survive a frost with some of them even keeping their leaves through the winter they are an ideal plant for Shady areas in a garden in Ibiza. Once the new spring shoots start showing the old leaves should be cut off to allow the new growth to thrive.

The tender ferns can be grown indoors or outside as long as the temperature does not drop below 10-15 deg c otherwise they should be grown in a green house or conservatory but they will need to be kept out of direct sunlight and be kept moist at all times. Propagation of ferns can be carried out in several ways some ferns produce small plantlets known as Bulbils which grow amongst the leaves which are known as fronds and these are propagated by pinning down the frond with Bulbils on them into potting compost until they grow roots they can be separated and potted on and planted out about6 months later. Ferns also produce small capsules known as Sporangia which produce large numbers of spores underneath them which can be sown on potting compost. These will then produce small growths that will produce both male and female organs.

The male organs will then produce sperm which will swim across the surface of the growths and fertilize the females. This method may take between 18 and 24 months before the ferns can be planted out so it would take a real enthusiast to propagate in this way. One of the ways in which ferns add to a garden is that their fronds or leaves add a different type of texture amongst the leaves of other shrubs and trees which is caused by the refraction of light. Therefore planting them amongst plants with variegated or silvery leaves adds interest to a garden all year round and even though some people think they are a boring plant they are a worthwhile addition to any shrub of flower bed if careful thought is taken about where to plant them. john@danieltylerlandscapes.com www.danieltylerlandscapes.com

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Active Ibiza ... Claire B has been on neighbourhood watch in her home ground around Ibiza Town and Playa D’en Bossa. Here takes us through some ideas for April and great events coming up. Could you be a Claire? We would love to hear from anybody in the North of the Island or San Antonio who is interested in taking up their local beat as a community writer. Email for an information pack. editor@theibizasun.com

Claire B Beach bars open around Ibiza Town Now that the days are getting longer and warmer the island’s beach bars and restaurants are starting to open. Here’s where is open/opening soon. • Salinas: Jockey Club – April 4 • Es Cavallet: La Escollera open • Playa D’en Bossa: JD’s open on Sat and Sun, Hulalai open on Sat and Sun, White open every day, Lips open every day, Nassau Beach Club opens on April 5 • Figueretes: Bistro Magnus, All Café Bistro and América are all open • Talamanca: Bar Flo-

tante, Hostal Talamanca, Bellamar are all open • Waterfront in Ibiza Town/ Marina Botafoch: Mar y Sol, Calma, Cappuccino (Marina and Botafoch) Medieval Festival

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Town (Dalt Marina) – May 9-11

Vila/La

Every year at the beginning of May Ibiza celebrates its World Heritage Site status with a Medieval Festival, within and around the streets of Dalt Vila. The streets are decorated for the event, and are filled with market stalls with stallholders dressed up in medieval costumes, selling everything from crafts, clothes, jewellery, food and drinks, and there will be live entertainment and performances throughout the

town. The festival opens on Friday May 9 at 18.30 with fireworks in the Reina Sofia Park with fireworks and continues throughout the weekend. There will be more about the festival nearer the time, but be sure to put this in your diary as its worth experiencing. International Music Summit –

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Playa D’en Bossa and Dalt Vila – May 21-23 The 7th International Music Summit (IMS) returns to Ibiza from May 21-23, but will be taking place in a new venue, The Hard Rock Hotel in Playa D’en Bossa. The highlight for locals is usually the two parties held in Dalt Vila, and this year’s line-up has just been announced. Thursday May 22: Manu Gonzalez, Pretty Lights (Live), An-

RugbySpy Ibiza Tens

• Can Misses Football Stadium, Ibiza – June 6-8 The second RugbySpy Tens tournament returns to Ibiza at the beginning of June. This year it’s been expanded to take place over three days with 40 men and women’s rugby teams from around the world expected to compete in the knockout tournament, which will also include DJs and bands. The finals take place on the Sunday and the event will come to a close with a live gig from the one and only Happy Mondays. Tickets are priced at £45 for all three days, including all the after play events and Happy Mondays. For info and tickets www.rubgyspy.com nie Mac, Pete Tong and Steve Angello. Friday May 23: Marino Canal, Bob Moses (Live), George Fitzgerald, Anabel Englund (Live), Eats Everything, Seth Troxler and Jamie Jones. Tickets for each night are on sale for 40€. Full details at: www.internationalmusicsu mmit.com Art exhibitions in Ibiza Town

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Expo Art - Sala de Cultura Sa Nostra-Consell de Ibiza, C/ Aragón, 17 – March 20May 9 An exhibition of work from 34 of the artists from AMAE (the Asociación Multi Arte de Eivissa). The work on show includes paintings (still lives, landscapes, abstract art) and sculptures. Open Monday to Friday 11.0014.00 and 17.00-20.30. • Jose Rosales - Es Polvorí, Baluarte de Santa Llucia –

Until March 30 An exhibition of paintings by Ibizan artist Josep Rosales. The exhibition is in the cultural space below the Bastion of Santa Llucia in Dalt Vila (behind the terrace bar). Free entrance. Open 10.00-13.30 and 16.00-18.30 (shut on Mondays). • Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE), Ronda Narcís Puget, Dalt Vila • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) in Dalt Vila currently has two temporary exhibitions. Extrems (Extremes) features works from the museum’s collection from the 1960s. Works are on show by Bechtold, Floris, Broner, Micus, Zush/Evru, Flanagan, Vedova, Schlosser, Hausmann, Le Parc, Tàpies, Gordillo, Dmitrienko, Hinterreiter, Vallribera, Broto, Faber, Tur Costa, Echarri, Portmany and others.

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Alex & Nell Local faves Alex & Nell are packing up their bags and heading off into the big wide world. Well Majorca anyway. It’s your last chance to catch them. Will there be tears? Nell ran through their last Ibiza gigs ... Apr 5th - Can Xicu, San Josep

from 4-7pm Then at same day, we play tana in Santa Euwhich is like the Sandys. April 13th is the big jam session at Raco from 3pm. Fiesta food and drink and one's welcome!

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9-12pm in Monl a r i a n e w fiesta V e r d prices on everyIbiza Rugby Club. Those that know, know. Those that don’t know will be very confused

Marathon Man

Opening Hippy Market 2014: Wednesday, 2nd of April 2014, 10.00 18.00 h Enjoy a great day at this years first Hippy Market of Punta Arabí, the authentic one of Ibiza. We have live performances from Jon Michell Trio at our tent "La Carpa" at 14 h, Azibi will play at the "Painters square" and Benidrums at the entrance. All this is surrounded by fantastic stalls with exclusive handmade products, fashion and products from all over the world. Don't miss it! In late May we inaugurate our

corner for the little ones, where they can create their own souvenir of the Hippy Market or join other workshop while the parents relax at the snack bar "Hippy Kids". During the season we are planning to do a photo exhibition of a photographer from Barcelona who did a photo documentary in the 70ies about the Hippie era in Ibiza and especially in the Hippy Market of Punta Arabí. Please visit our to stay informed about news and events of this season. www.hippymarket.info

Many people will know Lee John as the running man. Lee kindly agreed to tell us a little more about a very special passion in his life. Originally I started back in the day on the Butlins/Haven sites, eventually joining Ibiza for 13 odd seasons after starting for Club 18-30 back in 1998 in Lloret De Mar. They say you can take the boy out of the West End but can’t take it out of the boy, which is all so true. I started my Ibiza days working for Julian Cobby from Simples and then got more and more involved in mainstream club events in and around the island eventually joining Eden and Judgement Sundays which I can say were some of the best days of my life! My recent Barcelona Marathon came around after I started running 2 years ago whilst on tour in Australia. Running for the official Bone Cancer Research Team charity I entered and run London in 2013, with that and Berlin in September 2013 I have raised approx £4000 for BCRT. I was fortunate to do Berlin with 3 friends who also run and had such a good time that we planned a 2014 marathon schedule including; Barcelona, Madrid, Newcastle, Berlin and New York to name a few. So far so good and only 2 weeks till the Sheffield half and 5 weeks till Madrid. No rest for the wicked as they say. Barcelona was good fun, nice and warm at 26deg c, only 17,000 runners but best of all after an intense 5 months training (including hill training in the Peak District) I achieved a new PB of 3hr34min. Good times and more to be had when I take on Berlin again in September and go for a sub 3hr30min finish! f anyone would like to donate to my charity Bone Cancer Research Team for my previous and/or up and coming marathons (Sheffield 6th April / Madrid 27th April / Great North 7th Sept / Berlin 28th Sept / New York 2nd Nov) you can simply add funds to djleejohn@hotmail.com on Paypal. Your support is always greatly appreciated

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Postbag Call for Action I'm writing this as a call for action (before more tourists arrive) as we can see a lot more incidents like this happening and to be honest are thankful noth-

ing has happened before. (Although I believe there have been some before we arrived on the Island). There was an accident this morning when a mother and small 3/4 year old child riding a bike went off the sea walk in front of Hotel Tropical Gardens St Eulalia. (The grandfather also riding bike was in front fortunately he didn't go off) At approx 10.30/45 we saw people running around outside the front of our property. Emergency services were called and they did perform a text book rescue from the stony beach approx 16/18ft below. Briefly - the child ''Mattie'' seemed fine and I hope he has just escaped with a few scratches to his face the Mum has been taken to Can Misses hospital I expect for a full back/ neck scan. I very much hope they are all OK. The narrow pathway is just in front of the log and is not even a metre wide. Who should we contact to get this widened? Apparently its protected trees.

Can anybody help with who they should contact? Please drop us an email and we’ll pass it on. Sooooo Happy I am soooo happy I read the Ibiza Sun on-line last week about the price of fuel in Ibiza. We usually wait until we get here to fuel up but decided to get off the motorway in Spain + called in a little village where we put 100 litres of diesel in our van at only 1'221€/ltr we were

shocked to see diesel here at 1'409€/ltr it is usually cheaper here. What is happening Ibiza? Chris + Roy Easter Fundraiser Dear Charity Supporters. I’m pleased to tell you all that last Sunday’s Charity Walk raised a total of 458,50€ with 18 people turning up to enjoy the morning out. If you were unable to take part then remember there will be another opportunity this coming Saturday when a another walk takes place meeting at Bar Noella in Sta Eulalia at 9-30am lasting about 2 hours. Please bring your sponsorship money with you. For more information please call me on 971 196394. This year’s Easter Fair will be held on Saturday 19th April 1930am to 4pm at Bar del Cruce San Rafael.

(sorry readers—it can’t be 19.30a.m. but it’s too late to check—It’s sometime in the morning anyway.) I’m appealing for donations of items for stalls that will be selling, PLANTS – HOME MADE CAKES – JAMS & CHUTNEYS - JEWELLERY – BOOKS – BRIC A BRAC – TOYS - NEARLY NEW CLOTHES – DVDs – VIDEOS – TOMBOLAS. Prizes are also needed for the raffle which will be drawn at 3pm followed by the Grand Auction will take place at 3-30pm. Donations can be left at Thomas Greens in San Antonio are call me on 971 196394. Thanking you in anticipation of your support and I look forward to seeing you at the fair. Margaret Nawaz. Proceeds to Age Concern & the Homeless—Please come along & support us. Dear Nick Gibbs I took exception to your comments in the Ibiza Sun last week. We have recently moved to an unfamiliar part of England, a picturesque village where the people are warm and friendly and helpful, (they are now looking after our home whilst we are away!). People in our village are certainly not miserable! Perhaps they are in London, although I think most London residents would fiercely contest that! Conversely, since coming to Ibiza for a part of each year, we have been served with a denuncia by a neighbour, (despite our community presidente opposing

it and supporting us), we have witnessed our community meeting turn into a drunken brawl, we have been robbed, (once seriously and one attempted), our garden plants have been stolen and our TV satellite dish regularly interfered with! So please don't make unfair comparisons which only serve to sound smug and self satisfied. Without wanting to cast aspersions on your community, when all is said and done, Ibiza has a very mixed population and although beautiful and having a delightful climate, is still a holiday island with its own Mafiosi, corruption, drugs and criminals and with a level of hedonism even the ancient Romans would have baulked at! None of which we have to contend with back home! Best of luck with the paper, Pat (not an ex-pat)

You are quite right Pat, it is always wrong to generalise a nation, I apologise. Perhaps it is our respective approaches to hedonism that result in me being better suited here and you there. I’d never think it something to contend with. When I was writing last week’s editorial my wife said she was surprised how restrained I had been. She will be reassured to know I managed to upset somebody when on my best behaviour. You are also quite right about the denuncia culture Pat, something many of us will never understand. I hope you have some fond and positive memories of Ibiza, I guess there must be some connection there or you wouldn’t be reading our humble publication. Thanks for the best wishes and the same to you and your family. Bring back Dan Dan has gone and also the prompt Ibiza sun,It is 1 week since Dan left and what happens to the promp publication,It all went west,A avid reader

Thanks for that, a really super letter. I was wondering, whether I could interest you in a job at the newspaper. You look like just our kind of chap.

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Letter from Juan

The 2 Old Rockers Mum’s Day. Just in case you need a reminder, it’s Mother’s Day in the UK this Sunday 30th March. Many of aren’t lucky enough to have our mums or children here on the island so instead we take our wives/partners out on behalf of our children, who then of course “always” refund the cost of the meal out. So where to go? Over here on the sunrise side of the island we’ve learned the good news that Bar Mariposa on the

Juan I am ashamed to say as a local Sant Josep/San Augustin inhabitant I haven’t been up in Sant Josep for all of the celebrations of Sant Josep day. Although I should really say Sant Josep month! I even missed out on Flower Power night! I am sorry but it never ceases to amaze me what people see in flower power night, mind you I speak as a person who was living in the USA in the sixties and I couldn’t see the appeal of it then. I must have been born an old fuddy duddy. It also amazes me that these Saint days celebrations go on for a month, sorry over a month from 8th March to the 12th April. So maybe I still have time to have a go on the bouncy castle or I should say the bouncy pirate ship. So if you are at a loose end check out Sant Josep there is bound to be something happening in or around the area, like next Saturday you can go to the Vertical Climbing Centre (at the old Clown school buildings) and try your hand at, yes you’ve guessed it vertical climbing. Sounds too scary and too much like hard work I think I will stick to horizontal climbing or more commonly known as walking. As I am in warning mode we are approaching the time of year when the white wine vintages start to change. You will start to see 2013 wines appearing on the shelf, so if there is a particular wine you like you might consider stocking up on it as the new wine may not taste the same or if you are like me over the next two months I will be making sure I pick up the 2013 bottles as I don’t believe that most of the less expensive wine keep very well, I like them young and fresh – no rude comments please! So whatever your tipple, I hope you have a great week. Cheers, Juan.

Pueblo Asparagus are reopening this coming Saturday 29th March and are offering their very popular Sunday Roast on Sunday 30th March, Mother’s Day, and every Sunday until further notice. Such has been the demand in the past that reservations are strongly recommended especially on special occasions such as Mother’s Day. In addition to this the Mariposa offer some superb food from a truly amazing English breakfast, Daily Specials and mouthwatering salads. (see their ad for contact info).

Restaurant La Casita on Valverde are one of the islands 12 restaurants recommended in the 2014 Michelin Guide. This comes as no surprise to us and many others that have experienced the high quality of the restaurants food and service, so where better to go for a “Definitive dining experience” that La Casita always achieve to provide. The amazingly excellent Desgustacion Menu served on Saturdays and Sundays just has to be tried. (see their ad for reservation info). Where ever you decide to go or whatever you decide to do, make it a special day.

A Sad Farewell. It was with great sadness that we learned that Carole Davidson had passed away on Wednesday 19th March aged 60 following a long and bravely borne illness. Carole was the wife of singer/ guitarist Barry Davidson and it is ironic that it would have been their 41st wedding anniversary on Monday 24th March, the day of her internment. Carole was a lovely lady she was probably Barry’s greatest fan and loved to hear him play his steel guitar. We would like to offer Barry his family and friends our sincere condolences.

View From the Pew Lynne Pamplin The English-speaking Church THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. These words follow on from last week's Thought for the Week from the Lord's Prayer. Jesus shows that it is not wrong to ask for things for ourselves, but with a limitation! “Our daily bread” represents what we really need, and just for the immediate. We (Continued on page 11)

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have to trust God for the future. And it's no good asking for wealth, fast cars – or whatever is our idea of luxury: Jesus only mentions our real needs. The next part of the prayer reminds us that we have a God who forgives. We are encouraged to ask him to forgive us for the things we have done wrong, and he loves to do it. But look what follows. Jesus taught us to ask for God's forgiveness in the same way that we forgive others! Have you ever said, “I can't forgive him (or her).” Or, even if you have tried to forgive someone who has offended you, or hurt you, have you found it easy? I don't think of myself as an unforgiving person, but I definitely find it hard to forgive at times, and have to work at it. It's even worse when I have to forgive a person who has hurt someone I love. We have a God who will forgive anyone who asks him, and of course asking him for forgiveness is an admission of our guilt. But we need to be equally forgiving when people have treated us badly. Failing to forgive can actually make us very miserable. It can turn to hate, it can split families, destroy friendships, and make us bitter. Whenever we repeat the Lord's Prayer, we are saying, in effect, that we will for-

give those who have injured us. It's hard to do it, but with God's help, we can. THIS WEEK Sunday 30th March: 11.30 Informal Service followed by lunch at S辿ort de Can Masia, near Santa Eulalia (See Ibiza Ibis or ring 971 33 98 35 for directions.) Monday 31st March: Lent course 10.30 at S'Hort de Can Masia Friday 4th April: Lent course 18.00 at Can Bagot (Chaplaincy House) LOOKING AHEAD Sunday 6th April: 09.30 BCP Holy Communion at San Rafael Church 11.00 Service of the Word with Praise & Worship at San Rafael Church contact the Locum Chaplain on 971 34 33 83 or email: chaplainibiza11@gmail.com Food Appeal for Caritas From the English-speaking church on Ibiza Every year since the crisis, more and more people struggle to put food on the table. CARITAS in San Antonio supply more than 90 families in the bay area and San Jose with basic necessities, and run a soup kitchen for over 40

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homeless people every day. They urgently need more Colacao, flour, sugar, tinned food, and disposable nappies in all sizes. All branches of CARITAS on the island help to supply food to people in their area who are in need. In Santa Eulalia, they specially need biscuits, spaghetti, sugar and lemons or oranges. If you can spare a tin or packet of anything - please drop it in the baskets. Ongoing collecting points are at Thomas Green’s British Supermarket in San Antonio and The White Island Cornershop in Santa Eulalia, where non-perishable food can be dropped off in the basket or extra items bought for it! Any and every kind of nonperishable foods are welcome. The English-speaking church collects food on behalf of CARITAS around Christmas and Easter so people can have something more to help them celebrate the holidays. There will be a basket near the altar of the church of San Rafael during this time for anyone who would like to drop off food there, as well as a basket at the altar at all the English-speaking church services until Easter. It’s been a long winter for many, so please help! Thank you, and God bless.

Several positive comments re the crossword and none negative—so I hope we have found a good compiler.

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Doris Loves The World LIQUID ASSETS doris, the new age guru Next year, five years since me Dad died, High time to face music, assets liquified, I've taken precautions, laid extra towel, To catch remnants from big dog's bowel, She suffered outburst, spattered on floors, Carpets wrung out, weekend on all fours, Then me little one cried, unable to move, Spasms in her spine, but I couldn't prove If was discal hernia or old age arthritis, Like me, aches all over, geriatric-itis, Drops, pills, cortisone, injected back, Wrapped in little coat in a woolly sack, Today me bosoms, squidged in mangle, What webs we weave, tubes in a tangle, Next week dentist, then check me eyes, All set for future, easily downsize, ´Cos hoarding Dad's paper, (not toilet kind), Traps me with files in a double bind, So aim to clear out in all sorts of ways, So that I can relish happy simple days, Where life's beautiful, not stuck in mire, Time for dead wood on a funeral pyre, It can join toxic waste and if hits the fan, I'll escape to mountain in me hippy van ! Meanwhile I've to face Inland Revenue, They want pounds of flesh tho´it´s not due, P´raps I'll send more than they bargain for, Dog hair and residue from me front door, Teabags and diarrhoea – they can liquidate, Tired of bowing to them, before it's too late I'll surprise them in post with a fat cheque, While I catch rays upstairs on me roof deck, Where I can pontificate on greater things, Like how to make world peace from angel wings, Or how to heal waters of our troubled earth, Yes, it's time to let go to create new birth. Luv doris, the new age gurux www.dorisandfriends.com email: doristlc@hotmail.com

Jack Wharrie Two fathers and two sons go fishing one morning in the hope of a good catch for their dinner. They manage to catch 3 big fish. Everything else they have caught they throw back. That night they each had a whole fish for their dinner. How was this possible? The correct numbers for last week’s magic square 2 9 4 7 5 3 6 1 8 (All lines add up to 15) L a s t Week’s Crossword Answer

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Tarotscope 26 March-2April 14. By Elaine. For Readings Call (34) 619 813 172

ARIES - Five of Cups You’re never one to hang about if feeling unappreciated so best you don’t look back on what might have been. Cut your losses and stride forward to a brighter, better future. Much water has passed under the bridge regarding events that transpired last year; hanging on to resentment will only bring you more of the same. Forgive and release. TAURUS - Ten of cups This card’s so in its element in sensual Taurus. What's not to love about you this week? Others seek your company, with one or two of them proving useful allies especially where aspirations lay career wise; they can help to turn dreams into realities. Romantically you'll be beating them off with a stick, but be careful not upset the applecart! GEMINI - The Wheel of Fortune Hold on to your hat Gemini; be prepared for a hectic week. Juggling personal and professional engagements will be stressful at times. You like to think you're master or mistress of your own ship however, be prepared for others to cause unexpected excitement or drama in your life. You alone must decide if this is a good or bad thing! CANCER - The World Your world is probably much more intimate than other signs. If all ticks along nicely with no cloud on the horizon; then all’s good. This week however, you’ve decided that change is the only way forward. This is down to a desire for more sweeping life changes. You’re preparing the ground for future success; therefore coming across as more confidently. LEO - Five of Wands Wands are ruled by the element of fire as is LEO which makes for a sensitive and combustible week. This is however, a healing time as you finally get to grips with clearing the emotional baggage that's recently cramped your style. By all means clear the, but use some humour not a blow torch to get your point across. VIRGO - Justice A week to do a number of things that hopefully brings a sense of balance and perspective to life. However, you’re in the mood to settle old scores and are heartily fed up with those who ignore warnings not to cross your line of sand. Review lifestyle choices; is it time to look into better health, diet and fitness regimes? LIBRA - Six of Cups Close friendships and relationships will mean so much to you this week and you'll have a greater understanding of why the ones you love are in your life. Single Libra’s could even meet and be attracted to someone who's not normally their type and may have the curious feeling that they’ve met them before. It's a Karma drama! SCORPIO - Four of Cups You’d be right to be cautious over committing to what looks like a great opportunity this week. The indications are that a brighter prospect is heading your way and by jumping into something through desperation will only lead to later regrets and a sense of having missed out. Don’t be so anxious; be discerning and have more faith. SAGITTARIUS - Knight of Wands Take opportunities to travel; especially for career or to further your education. The people you meet and what you will learn could end up having a big impact on your future. Creative Sagittarians do especially well this week as others are more than willing to back your bright ideas. New business opportunities will also flourish and colleagues have your back. CAPRICORN - Three of Disks Ambitious Capricorns need to take a close look at exciting business; especially if it means going into partnership with one or more people. Although there is definitely money to be made, make sure you read the small print before signing any legally binding documents. Also, make sure you're able to commit the time and finances to make new ventures succeed. AQUARIUS - Seven of cups Expect the unexpected this week Aquarius - in a good way. This is a fortuitous time when new opportunities are being presented almost on a daily basis. You must however, crack on with the projects in-hand if you are to see the signs of success. With so much heading your way though, it’s hard to decide what to do first! PISCES - Temperance Keep a clear head regarding business matters. It's good to have a dream, but you are still in the planning stage and more patience is required before you roll out the next phase of a venture. Be assured you are on the right track; and if you believe in angels, there are a few around in human form this week.

Medical surgical repair is necessary so a Kevin complete recovery Ligaments are part of the skeletal can be made. system as they connect bone to bone O t h e r more around (and sometimes in) a joint or chronic injuries articulation. They are composed of occur when ligastrong fibrous tissue, very similar to m e n t s are tendons which connect muscle to bone. stretched, particularly over a proThere are other types of ligaments longed period of time. A good example such as periodontal ligaments that would be people who have wide hips, attach the teeth to the bones of the their walking style or gait, normally mandible and the maxilla. But nor- puts extra stress on the medial collatmally when we refer to ligament, we eral ligament (on the inside) of the are referring to those that attach bone knee. The natural movement of the to bone, which are more precisely knee is only flexion and extension. So called articular ligaments. They offer the collateral ligaments should be stability to a joint, normally limiting tight, preventing rotation and side and sometimes preventing certain flexion of the knee. However if over movements. This is important in all time these ligaments become slack or joints but particularly relevant to the stretched they offer less stability to knee. the knee causing pain and a greater One of the problems with ligament chance of injury, and repetition of the damage is that they have relatively same injury. Inside the knee the crucipoor blood supply, unlike muscles, ate ligaments (anterior and posterior) therefore do not easily heal and cannot prevent over-extension and hyperregenerate by themselves. Sometimes flexion. The tests for these ligament injuries of the knee are relatively simple. If March 2014 Part4 when placing stress on the knee during a specific moveIbiza Astrologer ment causes pain the test is said to be positive, this Well, since last week the Sun has moved into Aries, and Russia means the ligament is damhas moved into Ukraine. aged. For example the anteIn Egypt some 529 Muslims are sentenced to death, ostensibly for crimes against the state, but realistically because of their rior drawer examination religion. takes seconds to perform In astrological and political parallels to pre-WW2, we see fasand tests the integrity of the cism under various flags arising worldwide. The technical bit I anterior cruciate ligament. explained last week, and adding the warning that we will be into 2016 before the current head of steam decreases. Ligaments are found around Another parallel to history is the call by Britain’s military men the vast majority of joints to strengthen its forces rather than deplete them. to give stability. It can be ‘Speak softly, but carry a big stick’ goes the adage, and it may well be that as in 1939, the big stick will be too late in readidifficult to diagnose liganess to prevent further bullying and aggression. If it does carry ment damage of internal

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on, who will stand up to the bullies? Wretchedly, we the spectators are brainwashed by the prevalent doctrine. Typically we are told that fascism is a right-wing philosophy, and democracy is a left-wing philosophy. Both are lauded, both are condemned. Promises of a ‘new freedom’ by both regimes always carry in their shadow the reality of an imposed doctrine. One of my teachers defined it thus: “Come soon the revolution my friend, then everyone will wear top hats and smoke big cigars”. Timidly, the reply…. “But I don’t want to wear a top hat and smoke big cigars…..” “Come the revolution my friend, then everyone WILL wear top hats and smoke big cigars”! And so it is today, across the world. We all do (mostly) what we are told is best for us. Challenge, or dare to think and speak differently results in someone being ‘offended’. Oh my….. the calamity that we should ‘offend’ someone. As Salman Rushdie succinctly put it: Freedom does not truly exist unless there is the right to offend. And for the coming week..? Well the weekend should prove exciting, with a New Moon in Aries on Sunday, but preceding that on Saturday, the Moon crosses the equator in a Northerly direction, which together suggests some dramatic weather, tides and geological upheavals – earthquakes to you and me… Saturday will also ‘little local difficulties’ as Mercury conjuncts Chiron to deliver a lesson or two, and Venus squares Saturn, suggesting a lovers tiff, or a hard bargain somewhere. Weather wise, the New Moon is not promising anything nice, in fact it’s difficult to find much nice to say about the chart! Cold windy and wet for a week or so it seems. A few warm days I’m sure, but I feel we may well have been spoiled by the hot days of late. Well, life goes on thankfully….. better than the alternative we believe. Despite all that we feel critical of, we should count our blessings one by one. The Cosmos blesses….. be truly thankful!

joints, e.g. those of the spinal column. Firstly there are many: intraspinous, supraspinous and facet capsular ligaments to name a few and these are found between each of the 24 vertebrae. Muscle and tendon damage have similar symptoms and can arise in the same area. However the treatment is similar. In an acute aggravation or injury cold should be applied to limit inflammation, followed by rest, compression and elevation if appropriate. These early steps should minimise pain. Not resting enough can be counter productive. If a damaged or stretched ligament isn’t given enough time to ‘reset’ then repetitive innocuous movements may cause further aggravation, delaying functional recovery and increasing pain. Later if properly administered, massage can increase blood flow to the area removing toxins and opening the area to more oxygen allowing more rapid healing. Localised heat can also aid this process. Gentle stretching may also be included in a managed rehabilitation programme. If you would like me to address any health related topic, please get in touch via The Ibiza Sun or at the email below. Kevin works as a nurse and sports massage therapist. Tel 634527800 ibizanursemassage@yahoo.com

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Cooking Lamb & Date Tagine Danny Ortega

Ingredients Lamb - either a shank per person or shoulder chopped into portions Onions - chopped Carrots - chopped Red & green peppers chopped Celery - chopped Leek - split washed and chopped Parsnips - chopped Garlic (lots) - chopped Tin of tomatoes Half litre of water or stock Table spoon tomato purée Table spoon of Harissa or fresh chilli - chopped Dates - chopped Jar of chick peas (optional) Ras Al Hanout - shop bought or make your own (below). Salt & pepper Merguez sausages

(optional) Chicken pieces (optional) This is a delicious recipe that is simple to make.

Method The first thing is to get hold of or make is your spice mix 'Ras Al Hanout' Which translates as 'head of the shop' and implies a mixture of the best spices the seller has to offer! I have been lucky enough to buy said mixture in the souks of Marrakech. The beauty of Ras Al Hanout is that it's not an exact mixture. It is a shop keepers choice therefore making it isn't a science more a bit of this a bit of that. Around a teaspoon of each : ginger, paprika, cinnamon, mace, all spice, coriander seeds, nutmeg,

turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds, cloves. Grind all to a fine powder. Don't be put off by the multitude of spices above! If you only have a few of the list, no problems. Heat the oven to 160oC I have used just lamb for this recipe although a mixture of lamb and chicken is a beautiful combination and the addition of merguez sausages completes a great ménage a trois. Smother meat in a tablespoon or 2 of the Ras Al Hanout and leave for as long as possible (overnight in the fridge ideally). In a casserole dish fry the merguez sausages (if using) & all your vegetables on a low heat until soft. Season with salt & pepper

Now add another tablespoon of Ras Al Hanout, the tomato purée and the Harissa/chilli and fry for a minute or 2 Now add the chick peas and the chopped dates. Add the lamb to the casserole dish and the tin of tomatoes, water or stock. Bring to the boil then transfer to the pre heated oven and forget about it for a few hours. If using chicken pieces then add an hour or so before the end of cooking time. I have used chopped dates as I had them in my fridge although dried apricots or sultanas would work just as well. Merguez sausages, Ras Al Hanout & Harissa are all available in the Moroccan supermarket.

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Sport Jezza’s Sports Report Jeremy Parmenter Well, well, well! Under new management and hope you like the new format although' I can't say that I like being relegated to

Ibiza Sun Pool League JackWharrie Welcome back pool fans! The calm of the storm is here... A time of relaxation as we head into the final furlongs, the last 3 weeks... Before we begin a match was postponed, Ibiza Piratas A vs Ship Inn. It was played on Wednesday so it'll be included in next week's report. Let's begin properly with a match of delicious proportions, as the Smugglers A team went to chow down on a plate of Fish and Ships. It was a close match between two happy teams, each going tit for tat until a “lucky hit-and-hope finish” by the smugglers banter-man Paul Worrell sealed the victory for the A team. Fish and Ships 4 – Smugglers A 5. Now onto the Sun and Moon where they were scheduled to face Bar Home, now I say scheduled as it was reported that Bar Home's festivities of the day had gotten to the team, leaving the majority of the team worse for wear as they just managed to get to the match before the imposed forfeit deadline of 10pm. Sun and Moon took the lead early gaining a 4-2 lead by half time but

the end of the Sports section, especially as I now take second, nay, third fiddle to the local Indoor Pool League and local Ibiza football what is the world coming to, I ask myself, so I'll just have to have a word with my

failed to prevent a Bar Home counter-attack in the doubles as they managed to win all 3 and take the match. Sun and Moon 4 – Bar Home 5. Finally we have the clash of the B teams as Ibiza Piratas B played hosts to the Smugglers B team. Smugglers B were hoping to be only the second team to deal a loss to the Piratas despite their current record of 11wins and 1 loss so far. It turned into a gentlemanly pursuit between the squads, yet charm was not enough to win the game, even though it made night a great experience for all. Ibiza Piratas B 7 – Smugglers B 2. For anyone wishing join in the fun and contribute to the banter, next week's matches are Bar Home vs Fish and Ships on Thursday and Smugglers B vs Smugglers A (the Smggulers derby), Ship Inn vs Ibiza Piratas B (the battle between the top two) and Ibiza Piratas A vs Ship Inn on Friday with Sun and Moon taking the week off. Matches have a tendency to start at 9pm but can be subject to changes to time and date. I'm Captain Jack “Sparrow” Wharrie, with all kinds of beautiful sights, places of legend and lore, right in front of me! What an exciting island, indeed!

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heavyweight friends (Sir Alex, Jose, and Messrs Wenger, Rodgers, Martinez et al) to have a “word in yer ear” with my new Ed! Apart from them, “ér indoors who must be obeyed” isn't too enamored as well. Still, mine's not to reason why, so they say! Anyway, onwards and upwards What better way to fill that last piece of space than with this shot of the and, unusually for this column, I mighty Ipswich Town’s 91st minute winner after coming back from behind. just have to start this week with Footie and the Premier League in what was an incredible w/end. beat league leaders and form on Saturday, England must Goals galore, incredible hat- team Chelsea on one Saturday really beat both to progress but tricks and crazy refereeing just and within a week succumb, with stranger things have happened. about sums it all up and I can the greatest of respect, of course, Ditto in the Women's World only pass on these amazing sta- to a mid-table side such as Stoke, T20 Cup as England, in their tistics: 42 goals at an average of and by 4 goals to boot? Ah, the first match, also lost by 9 runs, 4 goals per game, the first time vagaries of the Premier League, against the Windies and need to win their next two to progress. in the Premier that 3 of the top 4 no doubt. scored 5 or more goals and 5 In to Europe now, and last week Tennis, and Our Andy is in to th fixtures had 5 or more goals. also saw the final two places up the 4 Round at the Miami MasGoal of the week tho' must be for grabs in the Quarters of the ters after a couple of difficult The Roo's in Manchester Champions League and hallelu- matches and now faces FrenchUnited's 2-0 win at West Ham jah! as both places were taken by man Tsonga in the Quarters. as he scored a la Beckham, from English teams. Firstly, Chelsea Having just split with his coach, just inside the opposing half. overcame the Drog and his Ga- legend Ivan Lendl, he needs to Mind you, it was so nearly latasaray side, 2-0 at the Bridge, get a tournament win under his matched by Tettey's wonder- and, as I hoped and predicted, belt pretty soon as he's already strike in Norwich's 2-0 home win Man Utd came through 3-0 at dropped to World No 6 and with agin Sunderland. As for crazy OT to overturn a 2-0 deficit from his old foes, Djokovic and refereeing, at Stamford Bridge, their trip to Olympiakos. Mind Federer still in, he's going to where leaders Chelsea absolutely you, could be a case of jumping need to go some. humiliated 4th placed Arsenal 6-0 from the frying pan in to the fire Great news in another racquet (not a nice present for Mnsr as the draw pitted them against sport, as in Squash, Laura MasWenger celebrating his 1000th holders Bayern Munich altho' I saro became the first EnglishArsenal match), the ref even red do have a very sneaking suspi- woman to win the Women's carded the wrong Gunner, send- cion that the Red Devils could World Championship for 15 ing off Gibbs, their worst de- upset Pep Guardiola's team. years, by taking the title in fender, instead of the Ox, their Chelsea appear to have the easier Penang, Malaysia to add to her best attacker! Hat-tricks too, task, on paper at least, as they British Open success. With Nick firstly at the Etihad for Yaya were drawn against Paris St Matthew winning the Men's Toure, his first in the Premier, Germain but we'll see how both World Championship in Novemas Manchester City stuffed bot- get on next week. In the Europa ber, what a coup for English tom side Fulham 5-0, and at League, it was “adios” to our squash, as this is the first time Cardiff, for that man Suarez, to last reps, Tottenham, as they there have been English world take his tally to 28 for the sea- were held to a 2-2 draw at Ben- champions at the same time. son, in Liverpool's 6-3 win. So, fica, to be ousted 5-3 on aggre- Finally to Rugby and in Union, in the Premiership, Saracens Chelsea remain top, with the gate. 'Pool 4 points behind but with a And did you see “El Clasico” on took over as leaders after a 39game in hand, City 3rd, 6 points Sunday night in La Liga? What 17 win at home to Harlequins, nd behind the leaders but with 3 a game, which certainly lived up Northampton are now in 2 , but games in hand, and Arsenal in to it's billing, as Barca came back only 3 points behind, after sur4th. However, it could all change from 2-1 down to win 4-3 with prisingly losing 19-6 at Sale, rd this week as City go to OT for Messi scoring a hat-trick inc. 2 Bath remain in 3 as they demolst nd the Manchester derby on Tues- penalties (1 correctly, 2 no ished London Irish 23-44, with day and Liverpool are at home to way!) to really blow the title race Leicester on the same points Sunderland (that's 3 points to wide open, with only un point after their 45-15 win against Exeter at Welford Road and the 'Pool then!) on Wednesday. separating the top 3. Chasing CL places, Tottenham Cricket now, and in the World Gloucester appear to be on their are now in 5th after their 3-2 T20 Cup, being held in Bangla- way back to form, winning 40home win over Southampton and desh, England got off to the 33 at home against Newcastle. Everton are in 6th after their 3-2 worst possible start as they lost In the Super League, St Helens win over Swansea. At t'bottom, by 9 runs to New Zealand. Bit continued their good form and only one team, Norwich, won out unfair really, as having batted 100% winning run to lead the of the bottom 8, as Crystal Pal- very well to set the Kiwis a not- table as they beat Wakefield, nd rd ace were beaten by a 93rd minute so-easy task of 173 to win, the Leeds are in 2 , whilst 3 placed match was halted after only 5 Castleford lost their unbeaten goal at Newcastle, West Bromwich lost at Hull 2-0, and Aston overs by incredible thunder, record losing at Salford. Champith Villa lost at home by 4-1 to lightning and tropical rain which ons Wigan, in 6 , rd Stoke City whilst on the sub- reduced their target to only 42, won their 3 in a ject of the Villa, will somebody which they attained with some row while Hudplease explain to me in words of ease. With favourites Sri Lanka dersfield lost at 4 letters, how is it that Villa can on Thursday and South Africa Catalan Dragons.

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Mini Flower... Carly Sorenson Ibiza in the low season is my favourite place to be. Sunny and warm most of the time, deserted beaches, beautiful walks and fantastic celebrations organised by each ajuntament to honour their particular saint. They are always full of a diverse range of activities for all ages and the current St Jose fiestas are no exception. As soon as I saw ´Mini flower´ advertised in the programme of events for the Fiestas de St Josep I grew excited. I love an excuse to dress up and if I also get to dress my four month old up as well, then all the better! So, on Saturday morning Ela and myself (Daddy refused to wear fancy dress) put on our floral finest and headed into St Josep. The overcast, chilly weather hadn't deterred the crowds and there were a good number of kids and parents in hippie regalia crowded into the church square, floral headbands, wigs and bright colours in abundance. One lady even decked out the dog. We were entertained by a magnificently exuberant and enthusiastic children’s entertainer who sang, danced and got the parents to do so too. There was none of the classic ´No no, not me,´ from these parents. Once asked, they

got up there and Gangnam styled, chicken danced and waved their arms with gusto… I'm not sure who was having more fun, them or their kids. The entertainer also did magic tricks. He was, however, upstaged by a toddler in the front row who called out in Spanish ´That isn't magic, I can see how you're doing it´, then proceeded to explain how the trick worked! Brilliant. All credit to the entertainer though, he laughed it off and called the little man onto the stage to demonstrate. As for my little hippie, exhausted from our earlier excursion to watch the water polo and synchronized swimming (I couldn't tell you what was going on there, other than everyone looked like they were having fun, the kids doing synchro were very cute and it was lovely and warm) she spent much of mini flower asleep on Daddy's shoulder. I however, loved every second and will be going again next year. Mini-flower…not just for the minis! The celebrations of St Josep continue until early April, with highlights including ´San Pepe Rock´ on Saturday 29th and the annual walk (or run if you're so inclined) up Sa Talaia on Sunday 30th. For more information visit http://www.santjosep.org/ fiestas-sant-josep-2014.

Healing Ibiza The organisers of Healing Ibiza have announced that this year's event is expanding to a 2-day feast for the mind, body and soul. Healing Ibiza 2014 will take place on the 11th and 12th May at Atzaro Hotel and Spa. Event Organiser Toby Clarke said, "Following on from the success of the last three years, we are delighted to be extending Healing Ibiza to a 2-day event for 2014. The purpose of the second day is to give the general public the opportunity to take a half-day workshop or course in areas they are interested in. This will give people the chance to learn something valuable that they can take away with them and use for the rest of their lives. Other new features this for this year include a full musical concert on the Sunday evening and we are proud to present for the first time a Shamanic area, which will take place in a special tipi." On the first day Healing Ibiza will once again feature a Yoga Area, Oracle Readings, Therapists, the Children's Area, Speakers, Workshops and a Meditation Zone, all spread across the grounds of the beautiful Atzaro. This year's Meditation Zone will be hosted by the world famous David Lynch Foundation. Day 1 will be organised into one hour drop-in sessions for all the areas and therapists and will also allow the general public to sign up for the following day's workshops. It's also a special year for Atzaro, as the venue celebrates it's 10th anniversary. The organisers are keen to stress that Healing Ibiza will continue to be a free event, although donations are welcomed. Event Organiser Belinda Clarke said, ''Over the last three years Healing Ibiza has raised more than €35,000 for non-profit organisations that are making a real dif-

ference here on Ibiza and we are very proud that Healing Ibiza continues to be a completely not for profit event. A team of more than 100 volunteers works together in a spirit of selfless cooperation to produce the event. This year's theme is 'Love' and we feel our team of volunteers expresses this theme perfectly. The event is produced with love and for the love. We believe that here on Ibiza, we have the opportunity to be a shining example to the rest of the world of humanity's highest potential, of what is possible when we put our hearts and minds together." Healing Ibiza 2014 will be raising funds for APNEEF - The Association for People with Special Needs on Eivissa and Formentera. This non-profit organisation supports the development of boys and girls who have special educational needs and may have physical, psychological, sensory and/or cognitive disabilities. APNEEF were recently able to buy Equine Therapy materials for the children as a result of previous Healing Ibiza donations. Toñi Cardona, APNEEF Coordinator said, “Equine therapy is very beneficial for working with children with learning disabilities. It is a playful and therapeutic project which favours the development and improvement of the capacities of the boys and the girls by connecting with the horse and with nature. This takes place in a natural environment where they are being treated without being conscious of it, they live this as a fun and exciting experience.” Previously, Healing Ibiza has also made donations to the Red Cross Ibiza, the Universal Mandala School, the Samasound Association and Alzheimers Ibiza. www.healingibiza.com