Ibiza Sun 753 eissue 25th September 2014

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GPS Finds Way Ahead GPS Hotel Group own 15% of Ibiza’s Hotels.

Hiperion receivership take over approved.

Promise to maintain 45 Hotels, 2,400 Jobs, and pay 90% of 280 million € debt.

A judge has ruled that the financial group Hiperion and two other associate firms are allowed to finally take over the GPS Hotel chain. Hiperion has been running the group for over three years following the court appointing them temporary receivers after the owner was detained for fraud against the state and other contraventions of business and employment laws in 2010. Until the decision this week, Hiperion have not had the legal right to carryout their option to buy GPS, which was given in their initial receivership agreement.

Hiperion, with their partners Sunparty, are promising to maintain the GPS group of forty five hotels intact, protect around 2400 jobs, respect contracts and pay off 90% of the existing debt of around 280 million €. They also hope to make a 20 million € investment in modernising the hotel chain. Representing 15% of the entire hotel sector in Ibiza the GPS group is expected to gross around 45

ex Managing Director of the GPS hotel chain, Fernando Ferré en route to 7 years all inclusive earlier in 2014

million € from their 10,000 hotel beds this year whilst under the management of Hiperion In April 2014 the founder and ex Managing Director of the GPS hotel chain, Fernando Ferré Cardó, was condemned to 7 years prison and an 11 million € fine plus another 11 million € for (Continued on page 2)

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civil liability. The 68 year old was found guilty of tax evasion and other fraudulent activities, plus charges of not respecting the statutory rights GPS employees.

Beaches Closed Part of S’Arenal Beach in San Antonio was closed after fuel was discharged into the sea.

The stain grew bigger despite cleaning efforts leading to parts of the beach being closed whilst the fuel evaporated naturally. The source of the fuel discharge has still not been identified.

At Talamanca beach, bathing was prohibited this week after a drainage pipe is thought to have discharged its contents into the water 400 metres from the shore. Samples of the stain created in the water were sent for analysis and the lifeguards were instructed to stop people from entering the water for the time being.

Consell Budget Increase.

The new laws applying to the distribution of Madrid Central Government funding by the Balearic Government to the separate island Consell Governments will mean that this year the Consell in Ibiza will receive 4,8 million euros extra. The total budget of the Consell in Ibiza will be 36,5 million €. Under the new law this will increase automatically if the Balearic Government receives extra funding from Madrid.

Santa Eulalia To Ibiza Road Dual Carriageway.

Contrary to what was first reported earlier in the year, the final plan for the roads on the island made by the Consell Island Government envisages all of the Santa Eulalia to Ibiza road being converted into a four lane dual carriageway. Work on the first section from Ibiza to the area known as Can Marçà will possibly start in 2015 with the second section not happening until finance can be acquired from the Madrid Central Government.

Supposedly, a hundred metre wide swathe of land is required to build the dual carriageway thus it will require lots of nego-

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tiations and consultations with affected land owners and the Town Hall in Santa Eulalia about compensation and compulsory purchase before the project can start. The plan is justified in terms of road safety and usage with at present 30,000 vehicles using the first planned section of dual carriageway and on average 10,000 using the second section of the planned dual carriageway each day.

The Mayor of Santa Eulalia has doubts that the second section of the road can be, or needs to be, made into a dual carriage way especially once the first section is finished. Reportedly he would like the first section of dual carriageway extended to reach the Sant Rafael road junction and that is all. He also argues that, as the road between Cala Llonga and Ibiza is also to be improved and that this will take away some of the traffic which now uses the Santa Eulalia to Ibiza road reducing the need for the second section of dual carriageway to ever be built.

Also, in the confirmed plans for the island's roads, ring roads are planned for Sant Rafael, Sant Carles and Sant Josep. San An-

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tonio will get a new section of ring road to the south of the town and the inner ring road in Ibiza Town, up to the Can Misses roundabout, will be converted into an urban road rather than a main thoroughfare.

September Even Hotter!

With an average temperature registered as 25,5º centigrade, September is turning out to be a hotter month than August which had an average temperature of 25,2º centigrade. So far temperatures ranged from a maximum of 30,7º to a minimum of 20,3º but the humidity and lack

of rainfall have increased the sensation of the temperatures being even higher.

Fire Service Busy.

Probably an electrical fault caused a fire to start in the cabin area of a 10 metre yacht moored at the San Antonio Nautical Club. Workers at the club called the fire service who worked for 2 hours putting out the flames.

Two other boats moored alongside the blazing yacht were moved as a safety measure. The quick action of the fire service meant the fire was contained to the deck area with the hull of the

West End Hours Deal?

The manager of a West End Bar in San Antonio was fined 180€ this week having been prosecuted for disobeying a police order and not closing at 5a.m. on the 1st August as required under municipal by laws.

In an interesting twist the manager presented his defence for not closing at 5a.m. on there being an unofficial deal between twenty bars and the Town Hall in San Antonio.

It is alleged that the Town Hall will turn a blind eye to these twenty establishments closing later than their by laws state

because they are financing the emergency medical tent set up in the area this summer.

The police ratified that the manager used this argument at the time they asked the bar to close and obviously the statement was made in court under oath and cross examined.

In response the Town Hall totally denied the managers defence saying that it was false and that no such deal or agreement exists allowing bars to stay open longer than they should.

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Margaret Thatcher Square (briefly)

and in the near future the Cinema should get the necessary licenses for work to start on turning it into a luxury hotel. It would be interesting to know, but the budget for the plans and work has not been disclosed.

Little over a week ago a new square, the Margaret Thatcher Square, was inaugurated in Madrid and has become a place for protesting in the Spanish capital Ana Botella, the mayor, renamed the square located near the central Colón Square, but only a few hours later the square’s signs had Hillsborough Justice Campaign, referring to the English football tragedy in which 96 people died in Sheffield Stadium in 1989, together with another sticker that read “Don’t Buy The Sun”. Both the UK newspaper and Mrs Thatcher’s gov-

Gas Domestic Supply Planned For Santa Eulalia and Ibiza.

As part of a 42 million euros investment in the supply chain throughout the Baleares, the gas company Fenosa plan to supply domestic properties located in the borough of Santa Eulalia with natural gas in the next five years.

In Ibiza Town, the company Redexis Gas are investing 20 million euros in a similar project during 2015 to service domestic

boat being left in tact and the yacht a float.

Also this week the fire service attended a fire at a house in Santa Eulalia. The fuse box had caught alight and the family had to be evacuated whilst it was extinguished.

Finally, a taxi in Playa den Bossa sprang into flames after smoke was detected coming from the engine by the driver. He pulled into the car park behind the La Sirena shop and called the fire service who extinguished the blaze without anybody being injured.

GPS Taxi Service On and Off. First the GPS tracking and customer request system, used by the majority of taxis in Ibiza Town, was on then it was off, then it was on again this week.

Initially, the police intervened on orders of the town hall to make sure the system was turned off because it seems that the operators had not complied with certain bureaucratic procedures and the deadline, given to them so they could comply, had passed months ago. However, the resulting protests from the taxi drivers using this system and the consumer associations led to the

ernment were blamed for their messy handling of the tragedy.

On Tuesday these stickers had were covered up in another protest held at the newly renamed square. A new renaming of the plaza took place around 7pm by a group of young people who put stickers on the signs calling it Plaza de la Juventud Exiliada (Square of the Exiled Youth).

This is a reference to the huge youth unemployment in Spain (over 50%) which is forcing young people to emigrate to other European countries to find a job.

GPS system being allowed to operate temporarily whilst they get the permits in order within the next few days.

Cinema Conversion to 5 Star Hotel On Track.

The plans to convert the Cine Serra located on the Vara del Rey in Ibiza Town into a 60 bedroom 5 star hotel are on track.

Meetings between the promoters and the planners are slowly and surely overcoming the problems of how to make the conversion to a hotel fit with the strict planning regulations existing in the town and in particular applying to classified buildings such as this. An example is the way they are planning to solve the parking problem at the hotel. As the subsoil is not appropriate, the original plan to build underground parking below the cinema to meet with planning requirements is not feasible. However, a meeting between planners and promoters has arrived at the solution of allowing the parking to be separate from the hotel as long as it is not more than 100 metres away. It appears that all the foreseeable planning conflicts, such as highlighted by the parking issue, will have a solution

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Ibiza News properties and the tourist sector.

It is expected that 21,000 homes and 700 businesses will be able to connect to natural gas supplied

by Redexis Gas once completed.

The Baleares, and in particular Ibiza, are well behind the rest of Spain in the use of natural gas domestically. It is expected that home owners in Santa Eulalia and Ibiza who can connect to the natural gas supply will save around 35% in energy costs.

Saudi Diplomats Two Saudi Diplomats were trying to leave Ibiza on a flight with 48,000€ in cash rather than the legally allowed 10,000€ which can be taken out of Spain without a declaration to the authorities. When stopped by two

Guardia Civil agents, it is alleged by the Saudis that, they made a deal with the officers to allow them to leave as long as they paid 2000€ to the officers. However, when the officers took 8000€ and not the agreed 2000€, the Saudis reported the incident to the authorities who are now investigating the case.

The officers in question have appeared before the judge for questioning and are now free on bail waiting the outcome of the investigation. Both are young officers, fresh to the force and have been sent to Ibiza to reinforce the Guardia Civil this summer. So far the 8000€ has not appeared.

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Spain Abandons Abortion Reform Mariano Rajoy, the Spanish Spanish Prime Minister Prime Minister, confirmed on Mariano Rajoy confirmed on Tuesday that his government’s Tuesday that his government’s planned new abortion law planned abortion legislation wouldn’t see the light of day, would be shelved, given that it due to it not finding enough had not found sufficient conconsensus to be moved ahead. sensus to be moved ahead.

In its place, Rajoy said that the In its place, Rajoy announced government would reform the that the government would current law, approved 2010, to reform the current law, in ensure that 16- and 17-yearplace since 2010, to ensure olds will need their parent’s that 16- and 17-year-olds will consent before they can go need the consent of their famiahead with an abortion. lies before they can go ahead He announced that the new with a termination.

Family Protection Plan should The so-called Family Protecbe announced before the end tion Plan will be announced of this year. before the end of the year, he These remarks were made said. after Rajoy appeared at the Rajoy made the remarks after World Public Relations Conferappearing at the World Public ence, which is taking place in Relations Conference, which is Madrid. taking place in Madrid.

The planned abortion law – The planned abortion law – the which was drafted by Justice drafting of which fell to JusMinister Alberto Ruiztice Minister Alberto RuizGallardón – was approved on Gallardón – was approved by December 20th last year by the Cabinet on December 20 last year, and reportedly had the support of the prime minister. Since then it has been stuck in limbo, having been universally rejected by all of Spain’s opposition parties and by sections of the Popular Party itself, who saw it as an obstacle to success in the 2015 general elections.

Gallardón’s draft law would have seen conditions for terminations to be granted taken back to the 1980s. It would

the Cabinet, and initially had have entirely removed the Mariano Rajoy’s support. It had right to abortion on demand been left pending approval, as up until the 14th week of it had been rejected by all of term, returning to a system Spain’s opposition parties whereby a pregnancy could and by some sections of the only be ended in cases of rape, Popular Party itself, who serious fetal deformities or thought of it as an obstacle to when the mother’s health was success in the general elecin danger. tions of 2015.

The most controversial aspect The new abortion law would of the draft law was Galhave taken Spain’s terminalardón’s plan to do away with tions back to conditions from fetal deformities as a valid the 1980s, returning to a sysreason to request an abortion. tem in which a pregnancy This would not have applied in could only be ended in the cases when continuation of case of rape, serious fetal det h e p r e g n a n c y formities or to protect the was “incompatible with life,” in mother’s health, and it would the words of the draft, but it have removed the right to did mean that a woman would abortion on demand entirely. have to cite another reason in The most controversial aspect remaining cases (such as risk of the draft law was Galof psychological damage to lardón’s plan to eliminate fetal the mother), and would have deformities as a valid reason involved a lengthy and complito have an abortion. This cated process to prove it. would not have applied in Following the PM’s announcecases when continuation of ment Spanish Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón has announced his resignation not just from his ministerial position but from politics altogether.

“After 30 years in politics I am leaving,” the veteran Popular Party (PP) politician told a press conference on Tuesday.

“My life now lies outside of politics.”

Ruiz-Gallardón, 55, had been widely expected to step down after the Cabinet failed to

t h e p r e g n a n c y greenlight the abortion reform was “incompatible with life,” in law. the words of the draft, but it His announcement came just did mean that a woman would four hours after Prime Minishave to cite another reason in ter Mariano Rajoy confirmed remaining cases (such as risk that the legislation would be of psychological damage to shelved, given that it had not the mother), and would have found sufficient consensus to involved a lengthy and complibe moved ahead. cated process to prove it.

Spanish Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón has announced his resignation - not just from his ministerial position but from politics altogether, after Prime Minister made the announcement.

“After 30 years in politics I am leaving,” the veteran Popular Party (PP) politician said in a press conference on Tuesday.

“My life now lies outside of politics.”

Ruiz-Gallardón, age 55, had been widely expected to resign after the Cabinet failed to approve the abortion reform law.

Spain Abandons Abortion Reform

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Liquid Cocaine Trafficking.

Police became aware of a drug trafficking gang from Brazil operating this summer on the island. By observation techniques they detected that the gang received at least three supplies of cocaine from Brazil which were taken in suitcases to recently rented properties on the island.

As they intervened and searched one of the premises this week, the police found 11 kilograms of liquid cocaine hidden in shampoo bottles located in specially adapted bags which fitted into the false bottom of several suitcases found during the search.

The chemical needed to extract the cocaine so it could be dried and sold was also found at the scene as well as eight telephones and 5000€.

Sports Coach Investigated.

A young local girl waited until she was 18 years old to report to the police her sports coach, who had trained her from the age of 7 years old, for sexual abuse. The victim alleges that the sports

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coach not only coached her but made her his coaching assistant when she was around 13 until she was 17 years old. In this period, she claims that the abuse would take place in the gym showers before the other girls arrived for coaching. Medical examinations reportedly suggest the girl is suffering from psychological traumas and stress which could be caused by the alleged abuse. The Sports monitor denies the accusations and an investigation is underway.

The same girl has also reported her mothers ex boyfriend for the sexual abuse of herself and her younger sister between 2008 and 2012. The police are now looking for this man to question him about these allegations.

LATE NEWS — CALA DE BOU PARASAILING ACCIDENT Just as we were going to press reports were being received of an accident in the sudden storms that whipped up Wednesday. We understand 2 young women were aloft parasailing when caught in the sudden storm. Strong winds took them crashing into the roof or upper floors of the Milord Hotel (below). Though unconfirmed we are told the women are injured but not seriously.

Facebook group and who knows, next year you could be drinking the bubby from the trophy, as were last year’s winners Piratas B. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/ibizanpoolleague/

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Scotland Says No (Sort Of) Nick Gibbs YES won the day. I am not writing this as somebody in the YES camp looking for consolation— my tick would have been 100% in the NO box.

At the start of the Scottish independence referendum campaign Westminster was strutting around in typical arrogant London-centric ignorance, and missing the point completely with threats of financial and economic consequences as sophisticated as 'it's our ball and if you don't want to play we're keeping it'. By the end of the campaign the YES campaign had them running so scared that the threats had changed to bribes as Westminster fell over itself to offer anything and everything it thought might sway the undecideds. Cameron even set his own self importance aside and wheeled Uncle Tom Brown out of the naughty corner to announce the fastest action in Westminster since somebody said a Mr Fawkes had asked Black Rod for a light. Acts of Parliament take years to get on the statute books, yet here we have a very complex Act going through all the white pages, readings etc for it's enactment 25th January - and the date, Burns night, such pathetic pandering i don't know whether to laugh or throw up. OK so YES may not have won the referendum, but it should take some consolation in the fact it whooped Westminster's sycophantic arse.

YES also scored a huge win for the democratic process. 84% turnout. Compare that to the 15% turnout for the last constitutional referendum, ok that was the non-campaign for proportional representation, but you still have to go back to 1951 for the last General Election vote over 80%. The devolution votes in 79 and 97 were around 60%. This campaign captured the interest of the participants in a way that no other has done before it. It is not about the numbers for their own sake though. An 84% turnout will have Westminster wetting itself over the engagement of the people.

At a personal level YES also made me think about the Union in a way i never had before.

My 'difference' to my Scottish, Welsh and Irish friends has only ever had one relevance— football. In football it's banter, and in that banter anything

goes. All of the national stereotypes are fair game and it works both ways. The Huddle Bar's* 'watch England loose' made me smile, as did the England fans singing "F**k of Scotland, we're all voting yes". I don't agree with either, but it is football and banter is what it's about. As a teenager there was no view that Scotland was secondary to England. This was not based on any historical, social or political view. It was based on the Scottish taking Wembley. Not only the year they pulled the goalposts down, though for the 'world's leading hooligans' it was a humiliation, but moreover the next visit to Wembley 2 years later. The Scottish fans were banned due to the previous antics. There were no ticket sales in Scotland. I was at that match. There were 80,000 Scottish inside Wembley that day.

As a 15 year old bedecked in the George Cross (the one that wasn’t burnt for me en-route), it is the only football match i have ever been to where I have been pleased not to win for fear of the consequences. That said, we were miles from Wembley with minutes to go as all public transport had been cancelled. We were picked up by a Luton van full of Scots and taken to the ground. OK it is a very personal view but that act of defiance, taking 80,000 to a game from which they were banned, said quite a lot to me about the Scottish character.

Outside of football the difference is, to me, non-existent, as i suspect is the case for a lot of English people. The YES campaign made me think about wider issues of the Union. Most fundamentally if it is a Union, a true equal partnership, there would be no referendum at all.

It should not take the threat of leaving to make a relationship work. The steps needed to create happiness and harmony should be undertaken because they are right, not because you are forced. In this respect the YES campaign won again. I do not think I am the only person who has been made to sit up and think by the voracity of the yes campaign.

Despite agreeing with so much of YES, and being pleased this process happened, I am very much a NO. I value the Union hugely and think we do ourselves down far to much. I think the football factor has a lot to do with our celebrating our differences more often and

publicly than we do our similarities. However much England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland are a bunch of bickering siblings, when it matters, when it comes to the crunch, we are family, and a strong one at that. The best example of this, and one that affects not only every person in Britain but also throughout Europe and beyond, was in 1940. Britain's imperialistic past leaves a bitter taste that may prevent us taking pride in our actions under the Union flag, but as unfashionable as it is to say it, and as unwelcome as it is by many Europeans, Great Britain saved Europe. None of the home nations would have had the ability to stand alone. If it were not for the character that is common to the British people, the sense of right and wrong and an absolute refusal to be bullied, Europe would have fallen to totalitarian dictatorships and the world we are living in would be a very different place. This was not so long ago, and to be frank I think such a huge, monumental, example of the benefits of British unity has got a lot more shelf life before another is required.

In political terms I think the YES campaign just invaded Wembley and pulled the goalposts down. Technically you did not win the match, but i think you got the perfect result. Now it is up to us to prove that to you. Therein lies my only fear.

The people responsible for now delivering promises made are Politicians and by their very nature not to be trusted. If they don't come through I hope that within the year I'll see 80,000 Scottish invading the Houses of Parliament, drinking the members bars dry and partying on the rooftops with MP's tied to Gargoyles and a Scottish flag flying. Actually do that whatever happens, you're brilliant at it and it is hilarious.

Congratulations YES, good job. *Right to reply by Sean Conway of the Huddle Bar. A very reasoned and thoughtful article. If I may make just one correction... The Huddle Bar was not, as it may appear in your post, anti-English! My Uruguayan friends were looking for a place to watch the game and I obliged. It was, therefore, a "watch Uruguay win" stance rather than "watch England loose" (sic).

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….. and breathe ….

We all love the summer season and welcome the chance to make new friends among our many tourist visitors, not to mention the small matter of relying upon their business for our livelihoods.

That said the end of the main summer tourist season is considered a very special time for those of us that live here all year round.

Within a week or two many residents will have stopped work, or at least be getting days off that the height of summer just does not allow. It is the time we look forward to meeting with friends and visiting our favourite bars, restaurants, and if we are lucky a good few days on the beach.

The Ibizan will be publishing throughout the close season as normal, but as all things Ibiza we slip into our winter gear. From next week we revert to the winter 16 page edition.

We are hugely grateful to our supporting advertisers without whom the newspaper would not be possible. Of course many of them will be closing their doors for winter, so the reduction in pages does not equate to an equal reduction in content.

In addition to the regular news, sports, columns etc. we plan to bring you a series of articles on

exploring Ibiza off the beaten track and more of the very well received local history and culture.

We have built a great team of community writers since the relaunch in March and they, together with the existing Ibiza Sun writers have done a great job in extending the scope and readership of the newspaper. My most sincere thanks to them all and on all of our behalf our thanks for the many positive and encouraging messages we have received.

One winter change you will start to notice very soon is our display stands popping up around the island in supermarkets (Eroski and Suma) and petrol stations etc.

Also we have decided to take the Majorca approach and print a single bumper issue for January, thereby allowing our own family break.

We’ve plenty to keep us busy in developing the website and planning some special projects for the summer 2015, but for now I hope to be joining many of you in enjoying that very special time to breathe.

If you are interested in advertising or contributing in the Ibizan over winter, or have any ideas or suggestions please do get in touch. nick.gibbs@theibizasun.com

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Towie in Town

Nick Gibbs Ibiza has naturally always been a popular destination for music videos. Not a summer goes by without a dance music producer or artist taking advantage of the opportunity to surround themselves with scantily-clad women in a luxury villa or on a multi-million euro yacht. It is also popular with fashion magazines and every few years, a film-maker will try and utilise the Ibiza factor to increase a film's popularity.

This summer, reality TV shows can be added to that list. They have been here before of course, be it Gary Crowley riding donkeys for a 1982 "yoof" program or Sky pioneering the seminal and ground breaking "Uncovered" series with Ibiza Uncovered in 1997. This summer though there has been a veritable influx and in the last month alone, Ibiza Weekender, Blue Bar Ibiza and TOWIE have all used Ibiza as their backdrop.

Whether it's a music promo, a film, a magazine shoot or a reality show, then unless the producers want to risk being moved along mid-shoot, they have to get the necessary permissions from the relevant authorities, be it to shoot at the airport or on a beach, to unload lorries full of equipment or to have a road temporarily closed. They also need to get permission from venue owners and sometimes even need suggestions of the best location for what they are trying to do.

This is where a "fixer" steps in. A fixer is someone with good island connections and knowledge, bilingual (or more), who can arrange the licenses with the various town halls and costas and speak to venue owners etc. In the last month, Ibiza Property Shop Location Management Services have helped Blue Bar Ibiza and TOWIE to run a smooth and hassle free operation.

"I've helped out on various projects over the years anyway," says Ibiza Property Shop owner

Martin Makepeace, "but this year it became more than just doing favours and I was approached to do it in a more professional capacity. It went well so it is something we shall be doing more of in the future and led to me forming the Ibiza Property Shop Location Management Services offshoot. It's actually extremely interesting to be involved in and can be quite a lot of fun."

Today Martin was in Plastik, where TOWIE (The only way is Essex) were filming. "The guys who own Plastik are good friends so it was relatively straightforward but there's a project next year that is going to have exploding villas, a paraglider off the cliff next to Es Vedra and a chase involving a police car, so that may be a little more taxing."

The TOWIE episode filmed this week will be broadcast October 8th.

Martin Makepeace is 3rd from left above, with Plastik partner Andy Matthews 3rd from right and members of the TOWIE cast.

For a taste of the TOWIE experience at Plastik why not get along to their closing party Sunday. It’s like a reality show except it’s, er, real.

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l Sapo brings Peruvian cuisine to Ibiza. Already proving a big hit in London, we’d have to agree. In fact if Peruvian food is this good it makes you wonder why Paddington Bear would have left in the first place.

There wasn’t a marmalade sandwich in sight…

Everything about el Sapo is Uber cool. From the hand painted shabby-rustic-chic interior, to the open kitchen, from their in-house design to the laid back style, but most of all the food. Ibiza is a foodie paradise. Restaurants abound from all corners of the world but few offer the truly different options on offer at el Sapo. Owner Milko Gonzalez Alvarez offers no compromise in wanting to show Ibiza what his Peruvian heritage has to offer. Assisted by his sister Rossana and Mama in the kitchen, it is a true family affair. The Peruvian half of the menu offers some real treats for those with adventurous tastes.

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One of my favourites has to be Causa De Pulpo, mashed potato infused with a mild Peruvian chilli and lime, topped with octopus and drizzled with olive oil (pictured). We also enjoyed Causa a la Limena hot potato with lime, chilli and chicken, and were pleasantly surprised that our son really enjoyed Pulpo al Olivo Octopus and black olive served on a bed of watercress and drizzled in olive oil (amazing what you can get a 3 year old to try if you call it sea chicken). There is also something of an Asian influence on the menu with Tempura and Beef Soy stir fry. Milko explained there is a large Japanese community in Peru and their food features prominently to the point of their own Sushi Nikkei style. El Sapo will be holding special Peruvian Japanese fusion nights every 20 days.

El Sapo also have a range of fantastic homemade burgers—you can see from the photo below that these are a cut above the norm. Their inclusion on the menu also gives an option for dining parties where one or more people do not have the adventurous inclinations of those of us automatically drawn to try anything differ-

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Drinks were no less special. Pisco is to Peru what Hierbas is to Ibiza. We loved the Pisco Sour Cocktails made with Pisco Santiago Queirolo (a quality brand of the spirit), egg white, lime, liquid sugar, angostura bitters and passion fruit—seeds and all. Just as everything else at el Sapo, it was deliciously different, and of course cool, very, very cool.

Find el Sapo on bisbe Torres, just off the Church square in San Antonio. See map on page 23 Follow them on facebook ‘el sapo Ibiza’

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Ball Pagés

Nicole Torres With a stroke of castanets this charming and colourful dance begins, it so primitive that even today the exact origin is unknown. The Ball Pagés of Ibiza and Formentera (declared of Cultural interest in June 18th, 2012) is a dance in which the man invites the woman to dance with a strong hint of castanets, dressed in colourful costumes and depending on the occasion adorned with spectacular jewels called “emprendadas”.

The "ball pages" is the name that designates the set of traditional dances of the Balearic Islands. They are dances belonging to rural society whose common feature is a clear differentiation between the roles of men and women. The woman, with a submissive attitude, arms collected in the body, stares at the floor and not the dancer, while she moves with very short, quick steps going in circles within which man acts.

The man, however, has no predetermined steps and dances doing big jumps and throwing his legs up in the air, trying to follow the dancer's gaze but should never turn his back on the female.

The music that accompanies the dance is performed by the "sonador" (sounder, he who makes noise) with the drum and the “flaüta” (flute), and male dancers with "castanyoles” (castanets).

Traditionally, dances were held in the lodges, coinciding with major collective tasks, such as matanzas (the day a home would sacrifice a pig to make sobrasadas, butifarras, etc, where neighbours and friends come to help.

These are still held nowadays), shelling corn, etc.

The origin of our dances is unknown, although some of its characteristics (a circle) and the intense rituality make us think that they may be dances of ancient origin. The Christian influence may be the strongest, but profane dances are easily recognizable, especially the dances around wells and springs. All these dances near wells and springs were initiated by San Juan, coinciding with the celebration of the summer solstice and stretched throughout the summer.

These dances could be related to a possible ancient water cult of pagan origin, which eventually became a match for different Christian festivals: San Juan, San Pedro, San Jaime, Santa Maria or San Ciriaco.

The execution of the dances varies considerably from one

village to another on our islands. There are mainly four types of dances; “sa curta” (the short one), "sa llarga” (the long one), “sa filera” (the line) and “ses nou (or dotze) rodades” (the nine –or twelve- laps). Furthermore, in all spontaneously organized dances there existed a hierarchy. First, there was always a man in charge of organizing the dance and bringing order in case of confrontation between the younger men. The name as they are known, usually, is "es que porta es ball" (the one carrying the dance), and was present at all dances. He was in charge of taking out the first dancer to do the first dance, which used to be “sa curta”.

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the well or the land where dance was held, and, specifically, in the case of being in a private home, priority was given to the single girl, with her boyfriend, or a brother.

Once "es que porta es ball" had brought the first dancer out, another young man could dance with her and so on.

Meanwhile the second dancer was asked to the ‘dance floor’ and so it continued until all the girls present had danced. They used to be very strict with this rule, and all the boys danced with all the girls.

When the dancing had begun, the time the dances lasted was taken into strict account, especially among young men who courted the same girl. If it was thought that a young man had danced more than the stipulated time with a woman, it could cause some argument or even a fight.

"Es que porta es ball" had to take care of resolving conflicts among the younger men, acting as responsible for everything that happened. Once the dance had occurred normally, it was also him who had to decide when it was time to finish. To end, he asked the first girl with whom he had danced at the beginning and they danced “sa curta”.

With regard to the rhythmic variations of the dance, two paces coincide with the two main types of dance are distinguished: “sa curta” and “sa llarga”. The first is a dance in which the elder begin the cycle of dances; “sa llarga”, however, has a stronger air about it, a dance in which the dancer evolves doing big jumps and fast turns, towards and away from the female dancer, who slides into ever larger circles. A variant of “sa llarga” is the dance called “sa filera” in which a man dances with more than one female dancer. Another dance is “ses dotze rodades”, also called “ses nou rodades”. It is a dance of great ritual strength, in which the dancers make a series of symmetrical turns toward and away from each other. When they meet in the centre, they join by the elbows and from the sixth turn or “rodada”, the two dancers carry their arms bent with their hands at chest height. In this dance the man does not jump, but slides similarly to women.

You can see this dance represented during all the town fiestas of the island and at many other celebrations.

There are loads of dancing “collas” in which you will see people of all ages keeping this unique tradition.

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More Monuments Nicole Torres continues her Ibicenco insight to Ibiza’s monuments and historic sites.

Isidoro Macabich Roman Aqueduct at S’Argamassa Located very close to S'Argamassa beach, in the municipality of Santa Eulalia des Riu, you can find this historic architectural complex. It is a declared monument formed by the set of a Byzantine Roman villa, a Punic Roman aqueduct, the archaeological site and the rural maritime settlement at S'argamassa. It is a listed as Historical Heritage since 1983 and considered of Cultural Interest since 1998.

The most famous part of this archaeological site is the aqueduct, dating from the first century BC, approximately. It is approximately 450 linear metres that are still standing, at the top of which there is a channel through which the water flowed.

Currently, the aqueduct is practically stuck to the Hotel S'Argamassa, so the lucky people staying at this hotel can enjoy a part of the history of Ibiza from their windows.

Marià Villangomez AMAE Art At Sa Drassaneta A new art exhibition has opened at Sa Drassaneta in Dalt Vila featuring Andrés Herráez, Celia Jiménez, Fina Escandell, Merino Zuazo, and Verónica Gerbasi, in which you can find a variety of painting, sculpture and photography by these AMAE (Asociación Multiarte Eivissa) artists. You can visit for free from 7.30pm until 10.30pm, until the 30th of September. Have a taste of the exhibition before you go to see it and find out what the AMAE artists do on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/AMAE-Associaci%

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Mariá Villangómez Statue The Monument to this illustrious citizen of the municipality of San Miguel de Balanzat, was inaugurated in 2005 and is located opposite the entrance of the church of San Miguel. Mariá Villangómez Llobet, was born in Ibiza on January 10th, 1913 and died on May 12th, 2002. He was the son of a wealthy family, studied law in Barcelona, then studied to be a teacher, later dedicating his life to teaching in the village of San Miguel de Balanzat. He was a great poet dedicated to the colours of the earth, later in his life he also wrote prose. For his literary achievements he was awarded in 1989 the Honorary Award of Letters in Catalan language.

Statue of Isidoro Macabich The monument is located on Paseo de Sa Carroza, just past the Plaça de Vila and before reaching the Baluarte de Santa Lucia, Ibiza Town.

The statue in his name was erected in honour of this

great man admired throughout Ibiza. The monument is located in the shade of eucalyptus to which he dedicated one of his writings. The poet lived in one of the houses that are behind the monument.

The Ibicenco poet Isidoro Macabich i Llobet was born on September 10th, 1883 and died in 1973, the son of a wealthy family, was a great historian and poet, lover of local customs and researcher, he left us a body of work, such as his monumental History of Ibiza, “Es Feudalisme a Eivissa” (Feudalism in Ibiza), "Santa María la Mayor.

Los Cronistas" (Saint Mary the Great. The Chroniclers).

He alternated his life between church and culture.

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El Ebusitano In 1846 the first weekly newspaper in Ibiza came to light. Published in the printing press that Antonio Manuel Garcia had founded that year, located on Main Street, No. 8. The subtitle of the publication indicated it was a weekly publication, but sometimes he was every fifteen days.

It is unknown if any copies have survived. It devoted its attention to issues of general interest on the island, especially the nature of agricultural and, according to Bartholomew Roselló, it supported a political group of people who followed the guidelines of a nephew of Bishop Carrasco, named Juan de Dios Francisco Carrasco Lopez, popularly known by “Don Juan Palacio”.

The director was Antonio Manuel Garcia himself and the editorial staff was composed by Francisco Robello (known as “Uncle Fidel”) and José Ferrer Cirer, lawyer and capitalist partner of Antonio Manuel Garcia.

The format was four pages of 31 x 21cm, in two columns. It was published, with more or less regularity until mid 1848, when Garcia transferred the ownership of his printing press to Joaquim Cirer Miramon.

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The Old Bridge in Santa Eulalia The Pont Vell (Old Bridge) in Santa Eulalia, also known as Pont des Molins or Roman Bridge, even though its construction was much later (the first references that exist date back to 1720 and the theory of the standing bridge is of Roman origin has lost strength in the latter years, investigation is still ongoing, some have the theory of a previous Roman bridge that no longer stands). It formerly represented the main entrance to Santa Eulalia, until in 1918 when the Pont Nou (new bridge) was built, parallel to the old one and closer to the Puig de Missa (the fortified church that sits on the hill), which favoured motorized traffic. From then onwards, the Pont Vell has been used by pedestrians.

Under the bridge, which was recently restored, flows the river of Santa Eulalia. The pool at the foot of the arches represented a popular enclave few decades ago, as the young people of the town went there to bathe. You can pass the pond on the River Road, which links it to the Interpretation River Centre, Can Planetes, on one side, and the mouth on the other.

In the old days, the bridge was a constant target of pirate attacks, due to the constant movement of peasants, carrying wheat and other grains to water mills located along the banks. The popular tradition said the bridge was home to witches and familiars (a small little devil that brings luck, or not!) so some also called it the Devil's Bridge.

Guillem de Montgri Statue of Guillem de Montgrí The Plaça d'Espanya, near the Dominican Monastery of Dalt Vila, offers spectacular views of the harbour, the district of Sa Penya, the dam at Botafoc and the little islands on the way to Formentera. The statue in the centre of the mirador represents Guillem de Montgrí, elected archbishop of Tarragona who promoted the conquest of Ibiza over the Arabs in 1235. Every 8th of August commemorates the conquest and the authorities make a floral offering at this figure. It is a reproduction of the sarcophagus of the tomb, kept in the Cathedral of Girona.

Obelisk dedicated to the Corsairs Craft Fair, Vara de Rey, Ibiza Monument to the Corsairs In the middle of the platform of the Ibiza port there is an obelisk dedicated to the privateers, designed by Catalan architect Augusto Font. It is the only public tribute to pirates in the world, together with the British monument built in honour of Sir Francis Drake.

In the case of Eivissa, the first stone of the obelisk was placed in 1906, coinciding with the centenary of the capture of Gibraltar flag ship Felicity by the Ibizan schooner San Antonio and Santa Isabel, led by Antoni Riquer. The seizure was a huge achievement, since the foreigners, who sailed with a British Patent, were far superior in arms and men, and served under the command of a famous pirate of the day: Michael Novelli, alias The Pope.

The obelisk was finished in 1915 and pays tribute to all the brave sailors who, over the centuries, risked their lives in the waters of the Mediterranean to safeguard the island. These Ibizan privateers had no bad reputation, but their legend grew under the carte blanche that the Crown granted them in their dangerous missions. Their great invention was the fire bottles, jars filled with gun powder which they threw on enemy ships, decimating their crews.

They were distinguished by their courage, against much larger and higher calibre artillery ships.

Claire B There is currently a craft fair taking place in the Vara de Rey until September 28th. The fair (La Feria de Artesanía Sa Tardor) is organised each year by the Association of Artisans of the management of small and medium enterprises in Ibiza and Formentera (PIMEEF) with support from the Consell d'Eivissa.

This is the 19th year it has been organised and this year it features twenty four different stalls, offering handicrafts made from leather, glass, wood, macramé, pottery and other materials plus ceramics, jewellery, artworks and other products. Most of the participants belong to PIMEEF and are based in Ibiza, but three vendors originate from Soria, Cantabria and Valencia.

The group Colla de sa Bodega will have a stand where they will be giving demonstrations of traditional Ibiza craftwork.

To accompany the fair the Companatge stall that sells bread with cheese, sobrasada, or sausage, and a small cup of wine for 1€ is outside, providing cheap snacks and tipples (hierbas is also on offer).

Open until September 28th from 11am-2pm and from 5.30pm-10.30pm.

… and the ugly side of Ibiza Life Alex Rogers posted these photos of the carnage left on Playa D’en Bossa beach at the end of a summer day.

Seems I can’t deny, some days just don’t feel right, seems I feel much better,

At night

Prodigy @ Ushuaïa Claire B Closing the first season of live bands from The Hard Rock Hotel were The Prodigy last Friday, which was held in the larger-capacity sister venue Ushuaïa.

When I arrived just before 10pm the venue was already packed with excited punters listening to tunes spun by Jaguar Skills. The Prodigy have been playing a lot on the European festival circuit this

summer so there was no excuse for them not having a polished show to perform, and that’s exactly what we got.

They came onstage just after 10.30pm and from the word go when they launched into hit single ‘Breathe’, the entire venue erupted and there was a barrage of loud, pumping music coming from the stage accompanied by a stunning lightshow. Frontman Maxim did a great job of whooping up the crowd and singer Keith was dancing manically all

over the stage when he wasn’t sneering into the microphone.

They didn’t disappoint, and played pretty much everything I wanted to hear, including ‘Voodoo people’, ‘Omen’, Poison’, ‘Firestarter’ ‘Run with the wolves’.

For ‘World’s on fire’ the laser light show kicked in, sending out canopies of green lights over the crowd, so that when the first bars of ‘Invaders must die’ rang out (a personal favourite) the atmosphere was (Continued on page 12)

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Bombay bicycle club

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at fever pitch. After playing ‘Smack my bitch up’ which Maxim dedicated to former All Saint singer Mel Blatt they left the stage with a forthright “thank you”.

Whilst we were waiting for the inevitable encore the nightly British Airways plane from Gatwick flew over the stage and a large cheer rang out around me, evidence enough that their were a lot of English punters in the crowd.

Returning to the stage for an encore beginning with ‘Take me to the Hospital’, they finished with their pure rave hit ‘Out of space’ which saw the whole venue dancing all over the place, leaving the stage at 11.50pm having played for well over an hour. As everyone piled out of the venue, we were left with ‘Stand up’ playing through the PA system, the instrumental final track off their last album. They had played tracks spanning their entire 20-odd-year career, put on a fantastic show and everyone was happy, if a little hot and sweaty.

The Prodigy were a perfect choice of closing act for the Hard Rock Hotel’s first year in Ibiza, with their blend of guitar-heavy, rock-infused dance music. It’s just a shame that I couldn’t get a good view of their performance – Ushuaïa is a terrible venue for getting a good view of a live performance when it’s busy, as the large swimming pool and VIP areas in front of the stage take up too much valuable space. But it sounded great and the light show was amazing.

This summer has flown by – it doesn’t seem 5 minutes since Chic played at the opening party at the Hard Rock Hotel and opened the venue in style. The acts booked have been a bit of a mixed bag musically and lacking in rock bands ironically, but having another venue on the island putting on live acts has to be a good thing. Let’s see who next year’s program will bring us.

Last week was the last of the Wednesday night live gig at Ibiza Rocks, with Bombay Bicycle Club headlining and support from singersongwriter Dan Croll.

The venue was filling up with punters when Dan Croll and his band came onstage but they immediately moved to the front of the stage and watched on attentively. Dan engaged with his audience throughout and quickly won them over. It transpired that the drummer’s bride to be was in the audience with

her hen party and whilst there was much cheering from their camp, the crowd readily showed their appreciation. With his catchy, happy pop tunes, they did a great job of opening up the last night and starting the night off well. I enjoyed their set and their performance.

After a good start to the night, I have to confess that Bombay Bicycle Club didn’t do it for me.

There was nothing wrong with their performance and their music, but it just didn’t move me, and the atmosphere in the venue didn’t have the degree of electricity and energy that we’ve seen from some of the recent acts. I guess that my expectation of the closing night going out with a bang put too much pressure on the night delivering and I was left feeling somewhat disappointed. Dan Croll was the star of the night for me but that’s no bad thing - I often find the thrill of seeing a new band that I haven’t encountered before to be more exciting than the main act.

It has been a brilliant season at Ibiza Rocks this year with some fantastic performances that will undoubtedly be remembered by many as being up there with the best of them. Right from the opening night back on June 4th when the Haim sisters rocked the stage, the gigs that have stood out for me in no particular order were Lily Allen, Jake Bugg, Rudimental, Miles Kane, Nas, Kaiser Chiefs, and The Kooks, not forgetting Haim who set the bar really high on that first night. The surprise of the season was Rudimental, who filled the stage and whose performance was off the energy scale they would have blown the roof off the venue if there was one. We were also treated to some fantastic up-and-coming artists in the support slots who are undoubtedly going to wow audiences around the world: Breton, Bipolar Sunshine, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Hollie Cook, Ella Eyre, Childhood and last but not least, Dan Croll. It’s always a bit sad when summer comes to an end and my weekly dose of live music under the stars is no more, but it’s been a fantastic season at Ibiza Rocks and I’m already looking forward in anticipation to next year when Ibiza will truly rock once more.

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As Resident DJ at the Soul Heaven Pool Parties are you looking forward playing at the Closing Party and what can we look forward to from your sets?

I love playing in Ibiza and it's a really special and unique island that's given a lot back with its different club nights and characters and of course, tunes. Soul Heaven's been an 'Amazing meeting of people, music and laughter, which has been beautiful' and I've had carte blanche to play from A to Z of music for four hours at each party. From 60's soul to drum n' bass, latin, reggae, disco to house, you're going to hear anything with a 'GoodTimes' feeling. Its spontaneous, for some unexpected and it's been a real pleasure to play to a crowd that appreciate music and know how to enjoy themselves.

Do you have any secret weapons you can share?

It's up to the crowd and what they decide as they dictate how the set's going to go. I've just got this great musical selection that I can dip into all the time and come up smiling.

How does playing in Ibiza compare to other countries and how do you feel about the island and its party scene?

There's nowhere else in the world like Ibiza with its different flavours of clubbing, bars and scenes, and its right up there as a great experience and it's a beautiful setting. I tend to sample the party scene in small

doses and not every night of the week, and even more rarely, the after party.

Are there any producers or tracks that you’re particularly psyched about right now?

My son Russ Jay, who's producing some good stuff as Loud Minority with Melvo Baptiste. They both also DJ. It's housey and they're putting their own stamp on it.

And how do you manage to keep it fresh, new and I guess, vital.

I don't listen to music 24/7 as I think it's too closed in.

I have lots of other healthy interests I pursue and don't really live the 'DJ lifestyle'.

You grew up in Notting Hill and have stayed near to the area all your life. How much of an influence did the neighbourhoods around you have on your path towards music? Were there any other major influences such as key people, DJ's, producers or clubs etc that helped shape your early career?

I started my career on the streets of Notting Hill Carnival and looking back, that's where I cut my teeth and made a name for myself, so it's always going to be special for me. My brother Joey and I ran the Good Times Sound System playing 80's funk and soul, early electro and the first hip hop records, reggae, disco. ska, and from there it all took off. Clubs, residencies, joining Kiss FM as one of their first DJs, playing the A List celebrity and party circuit, getting my M.B.E…it's

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been great.

I've always moved with the times and appreciated the changes in music.

People and things that also influenced me ? Well my dad had a vast and wide ranging record collection, which he played as we were growing up. I also used to listen to radio stations like Radio Caroline, Radio Luxembourg and of course, the major radio shows which came about in the soul and dance scenes.

I also went to New York in '78 and '79 and experienced the NYC disco scene, the emerging hip hop scene and the whole Buffalo Girls thang…It was the time of clubs like Paradise Garage, Nells, The World.

In the late 80's via Trax Records I went to the Motown Museum in Detroit, and met the first wave of Chicago house and Detroit techno producers, and I love being at the beginning when something's about to break...

What do you think we should all be listening to before we head out to the Soul Heaven Closing Party on Saturdays @ Ocean Beach, Ibiza?

You won't find my music over the web too much as with me it's all about the live experience, and I want people to come along to the party I'm playing and feel it for themselves.

Norman Jay M.B.E plays at the Soul Heaven Closing Pool Party at Ocean Beach, Ibiza on Saturday September 27th from midday onwards where Norman will also be broadcasting live on Ibiza Sonica Radio from 5pm.

Closing parties to 02/10 Cream Ibiza

Diynamic Outdoor

Music On

Thursday 25 September

Thursday 25 September

Friday 26 September

Amnesia

Destino

Amnesia

Main Room Paul Van Dyk Aly & Fila B2B John O'Callaghan

Solomun Guests TBA

Terrace Marco Carola Leon

Ben Gold Sneijder Mixmag Terrace

By Super You&Me Laidback Luke Benny Benassi MakJ

Re-UP Main Room Joseph Capriati Stacey Pullen Neverdogs

Full On

Flying Circus

The Zoo Project

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Friday 26 September

Saturday 27 September

Space

Sankeys

Benimusa Park

Discoteca Ferry Corsten Sied Van Riel DubVision Sunset Terrace Paul Reynolds

Audiofly Martin Buttrich (live) Blond:ish Dance Spirit (live)

Maribou State Giles Smith Federico Grazzini Acid Mondays Funk E Lee Pennington Karina Defex Milou Jeancedric Jonathan Tena

Glitterbox

Kehakuma & Elrow

Magna Carta

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Saturday 27 September

Saturday 27 September

Booom

Space

Sankeys

Dimitri From Paris Joey Negro Barbara Tucker (live PA) Late Night Tuff Guy

Discoteca - Elrow Fritz Kalkbrenner Special Guest TBA Marc Maya

East End Dubs Samu.L Chris Lattner Chicks Luv Us & Medeew

DJ Pippi B2B Mr Doris DJ Antz B2B Mo Funk Shovell (live percussion)

Raul Mezcolanza Toni Varga Terraza - Kehakuma Levon Vincent Trevino Javi Bora

Phil Weeks

Hed Kandi & Es Paradis

ANTS

La Familia

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Saturday 27 September

Sunday 28 September

Es Paradis

Ushuaïa

Ushuaïa

Phil Faversham Eibhlin Ben Santiago The Lovely Laura (Sax) Dean Oram (Percussion)

Andrea Oliva B2B UNER Deetron Los Suruba Tapesh More TBA

Joris Voorn Nic Fanciulli Mark Fanciulli Special Guest TBA

We Love...

VIVa Warriors

Cocoon Ibiza

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Sunday 28 September

Monday 29 September

Space

Sankeys

Amnesia

Discoteca Rudimental (DJ set)

Basement Steve Lawler 5 HOUR EXT. SET

Main Room Sven Vath

James Zabiela Gorgon City Jem Haynes Vs. Jason Bye

Detlef Anek The Lab

Adam Beyer Henrik Schwarz (live) Mathias Kaden

Terraza - Skreamizm Skream Bicep Paul Woolford

Mathew Jonson (LIVE) Sante Zohki & Roozlee Spektrum - Capadi Rebels

Terrace Ilario Alicante Paul Ritch (live) Dorian Paic

Ben UFO Sunset Terrace (1630 - midnight) - Stripped

Randall M Marina Karamarko Chad Andrew

Unannounced surprise guests Sunset Terrace (0030 - close) - After Dark

David Gtronic Kan.e

Special Guest TBA Mr Doris El Salon - Lo Cura Lounge

Hed kandi

John Stables Hed Kandi has been one of the leading events of the Ibiza Clubbing calendar for the past 12 years and from what they gave us last Saturday, it’s more than clear why it is the party to be at.

From the offset, this was an event not to be missed, with great music and live entertainment all presented in the beautiful setting of Es Paradis.

Along with a host of DJ’s (Ben Santiago, John Jones & Nathan Cozzetto) performing on the night, partygoers were also treated to many visual spectacles from the beautiful dancers and incredible acrobats, who seemingly defy gravity with their performances.

All this, along with CO2 cannons, Pyrotechnics and Confetti Explosions, certainly makes it a night to remember. However the people of Hed Kandi always have a special little something up their sleeve to further entertain the masses and this comes in the form of The Lovely Laura on Sax. Performing alongside the fantastic Percussionist Dean Oram, Laura gave us a number of performances throughout the night, each time leaving the crowd captivated by the amazing sounds and talents of the two musicians.

Hed Kandi will be opening its pyramid encased doors for one final time during the 2014 season this coming Saturday; and as ever it promises to be a closing party not to be missed. For tickets and vip tables goto

www.hedkandi.com vip@hedkandi.com

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Defected

FUSE

Tribal Sessions

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Tuesday 30 September

Wednesday 01 October

Booom

Sankeys

Sankeys

Guti Noir Nick Curly Oliver $ Sam Divine

Enzo Siragusa Julian Perez Seb Zito Rossko Luke Miskelly Samuel Bellis

Darius Syrossian Shlomi Aber Greg Vickers Hector Couto Jozef K Sidney Charles +Very Special Guest

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Letter From Juan

View From The Pew

It’s Good to Talk

Juan I am suffering from P.C.D.S. Post Cruise Depression Syndrome! Normally when you come back from a holiday the expression that springs to mind is “It’s nice to go travelling but it is so much nicer to be home”. However when you go on a normal holiday, you have the stress of driving in heavy traffic, flying, packing, unpacking quite often several times, having to get cash out of cash machines, changing money, and possibly cooking. Not so on a cruise, you are cocooned you check in, get your Stateroom card (no longer called Cabins!), your luggage is delivered to your room and you have a cabin boy to look after you!

The only decision you have to make is which restaurant you want to eat in, which bar you want to drink at, which Show you want to see, which pool you want to swim in, which talk you want to listening to or which Tour you want to go on. There again you can play the tables in the Casino, learn to Tango or learn to play bridge, or paint with watercolours. Or alternatively you can go out on deck and sunbathe while waiters answer your beck and call. You don’t need money, just your Stateroom card. It is not surprising therefore that you feel somewhat lost and depressed when you come out of this sheltered environment and have to face up to the everyday realities of life like bills, washing, cleaning and cooking. It was fun whilst it lasted but it no doubt in a few days it will all be a distant dream which is probably just as well. Have a good week, Yours Juan.

Walter Robbins This week there was a ‘view from another pew’ – a pew in the lovely church of San Vicente. We were there for the baptism of a beautiful baby girl, and it was a delight to have this time with her family and their friends, some from this island, some from England and some from another island, the island of Jersey. The family party included Great Grandma which was a particular thrill for all.

Apart from the lovely atmosphere of friendship and happiness that surrounded the occasion, a particular joy for us was in visiting this very beautiful part of the island. We gazed in wonder at the hills and the views that appeared round every bend and corner of the road. (We were glad that we weren’t driving, and very grateful to the friend who was!) As we travelled we were reminded of some words from the Bible, from Psalm 121 verses 1 and 2. The first verse is a question, “I lift up my eyes to the hills where does my help come from?” The second verse is his answer, “My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.” Like the writer of the psalm our thoughts turned to the one who had made the hills and were amazed that He who made it all, cared for each of us, however insignificant we often feel.

If you have a bible, check out the rest of the psalm, it’s a really good read.

Walter and Diana Robbins - tel 971 343383 Sunday 28th September: 11am Santa Eularia - Holy Communion with Praise and Worship. 4 pm Messy Church – a time for all the family at Centro Social, San Rafael. Seasonal Ministry led by Rev. Colin Pontin - tel 638373479: 10.30am RC Chapel at Es Canar. 5.45pm Songs of Praise at Hotel Panorama Es Canar (Due to hotel policy children under 16 are not admitted to the hotel)

Kate Stillman Dear Kate, I am in the middle of my sixth summer here, I understand the island, I understand that we work like crazy for four months, spend two recovering and the next six wondering how we’re going to pay the bills. In theory it sounds great, work like mad then get the kind of holiday most people only ever dream of. But, and it’s a big but, I’m not sure I can do it anymore. Physically and mentally I simply cannot do a year’s work in four/five months.

It makes the summer months worse than awful. I’m moody with most people, tired all the time, I eat rubbish, probably take a few too many drugs, definitely drink too much, find no time for exercise, and seem to spend hours in the car and on the phone, sorting out everyone else’s problems.

So what do I do? I love Ibiza, and every September I swear I’ll never do it again and every April

Page 15 Reader Comment Ibiza mobilises big time against local oil prospecting and yet no one marches against worldwide climate change....food for thought Karen Killeen I find myself gearing up for another bonkers season. So what I am not sure about is if I am just being a moaner in the summer and acting like a spoilt brat? or if the joys from October onwards make me view things through rose tinted glasses which lulls me into a false sense of security that I can do it all over again?

I know that with out my summer work we could not survive, and the chances of getting an allyear-round job are practically nothing. So in short we would have to leave, which feels huge, but on the other hand it feels a bit like we are suspended in an unreal world whilst we live here which can only ever be temporary. Any ideas on what I/we should do?

Thank you, LS. Dear LS, Thank you for your e-mail, and yes, I understand like many others how difficult it can be to adjust to the huge differences that summer and winter bring, emotionally, financially and socially.

It seems that for you, it is difficult to remember what one season is like when you are in the throws of the other, and this is completely normal, it is a bit like pain, and we are programmed not to be able to recall discom-

fort. The summer tends to take over and often our self care falls by the wayside, I wonder if your summers would be more manageable if you tried to eat better and motivate yourself to take some kind of exercise – I understand this is difficult and takes planning but food and exercise really do help create more energy in the body as well as clarity of mind.

I can imagine that it is confusing knowing what your true thoughts are. Are they the ones of frustration and tiredness in the summer or is the whole situation in fact manageable because of the rewards it brings in time off?

May I suggest that you try to write down during the summer (i.e. now) exactly how you feel – what are the pros and cons of the life you are living and then do the same again in the winter. This will give you a perspective and you will probably realize that you lie somewhere between the two.

Moving away is a big decision for you and any family, and thus needs to be given plenty of time and consideration.

Not long to go now before you can rest and re-group, take care and enjoy the winter.

Warm regards, Kate.

For contact details see Kate’s advert in local services.

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Back Pain Kevin Russell After the common cold back pain is the most common reason people go to see their doctor.

Back pain is an umbrella term describing acute or chronic discomfort, which may originate in muscles, l i g a ments, bones or discs from a multitude of causes, which is why it can be difficult to treat. The numerous joints in the spine work and move together, allowing us quite a range of movement. It is naturally curved, which allows for increased absorption and dispersal of stresses throughout the back. Conditions such as kyphosis and lordosis are exaggerated curvatures of the spine but The Ibiza Spirit Festival On Sunday October 5, the beautiful Agrotourismo Atzaró will host the Ibiza Spirit Festival - a magical day of inspiration and celebration. This is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Ibiza to come together and share in the joy of our true spirit by opening our hearts and minds to new ways of thinking and being.

Amazing events will be happening all day from the opening ceremony at 11:30am right through the sunset at 8pm. These will include Creative Dance, Tantra, Inspirational Talks and Workshops, Alternative Therapies, Yoga classes and much more. Music is the messenger of the Ibiza Spirit, and the Festival features eight wonderful DJs and musicians who will fill the air

may not initially be problematic, but may cause pain and discomfort in other parts of the spine, as the surrounding muscles try to compensate. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine to either side the spine naturally does not curve this way.

Muscle pain from skeletal or muscular origins is described as mechanical lumbago and is usually begin with bad postures or bad movement of the back. People may also have underlying pathologies which can include: osteoporosis, espondilitis or herniated vertebral discs. Organic lumbar pain may arise for example from the kidneys or even an aortic aneurysm. Unless there is an obvious mechanical cause, urine or blood tests may be needed to exclude organic causes.

Treatments for back pain are numerous and depend on the route cause of the problem. Traditionally, doctors have prescribed non steroidal antiinflammatory analgesics, such as ibuprofen, and sometimes corticoid steroids which certainly have a place in relieving back pain, but analgesics treat the symptom and not the cause.

The UK Public Health department is making a huge effort to encourage people to join Their stop smoking in October campaign.

108,000 people have already signed up.

For those of us in Ibiza what better time than the end of the season? Go on, you know you should ... https://stoptober.smokefree.nhs.uk/registration-c There is growing emphasis on the use of manual therapies and physical exercise and the consensus is that this is more appropriate than invasive procedures and prevents people becoming pharmacy dependent. Treatments such as massage, osteopathy, reiki, and acupuncture to name a few are non-invasive and have fewer side effects and aim to treat the cause.

A small acute injury, such as a muscle strain, caused, for example by poor lifting techniques, may or may not be painful, but the body will still instinctively try to protect that area by making the surrounding muscles and soft tissues work harder to compensate. These in turn become

with healing and uplifting sounds... all day and well into the evening. Of course there will be delicious food and drinks to add to the celebration, and a magical Children’s Area created with love for kids of all ages.

The organizers of this Festival recognise that this is an exciting time to be alive, as more and more of us are searching for alternative ways of living. Their vision is to create a day of joyous celebration that shows us how beautiful life can be... how together we can generate the energy for positive transformation... in ourselves and in the world. The Festival aims to raise the awareness of alternative lifestyles and individual transformation on our beautiful island so that Ibiza becomes a shining example of humanity’s highest po-

overused, overloaded, weakened or contracted and themselves prone to injury and therefore pain and the cycle continues.

Ergonomics is an important aspect of self care. Look around you and try to work out what might be causing the pain. Poor posture when sitting on the sofa or slouching over a desk or lifting even the lightest things without bending the knees are often culprits. Appropriate exercise such as swimming can be good for back problems and even regular walking can help.

If you want to discuss any health related issue please get in touch via my email or see my advert. kevin1370@yahoo.com

tential. This spirit of community and cooperation is exemplified by the dedication of over 100 volunteers who have donated their time, talents and energy to be part of this special event.

The Festival is sponsored by Greenheart Transforms and Fundación por el Futuro, two non-profit charities that fund positive projects, conferences and events throughout the world. Here on Ibiza they are major supporters of Casita Verde, Greenheart Music, and of course the Ibiza Spirit Festival. Entrance is by donation (suggested 10€ per person), and all proceeds go to help the great work that is being done every day by these two important charities. www.ibiza-spirit.com

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Ibiza Roots Festival Claire B Saturday saw the forth Ibiza Roots Festival event of the summer take place. This time it was held in the fantastic setting of the Baluarte de Santa Lucía in Dalt Vila, the large bastion on the edge of the walled city with views up to the cathedral above and the harbour below. It is without doubt the finest open-air venue for a concert on the island, which only makes any event held there even more special. However in this instance, the acts on the line-up would have shone in any venue, as they were all excellent in their own right.

When I arrived, Formentera band Super Cumbia y la Liga de la Alegría were already on the

stage. Their music combines Cumbia (a music genre popular throughout Latin America) with reggae, murga uruguaya, ragamuffin and hip hop, amongst other styles. Their delivery of it however was interesting, with most of the (mainly bearded) male musicians and singers wearing long-haired wigs and over-the-top outfits which included fluorescent tights and sunglasses and Superman-style pants over tights. Knowing that the last part of their name translates as ‘The league of happiness’ says it all. These were clearly guys who want to have fun, and fun they had, as did the growing audience watching them. A great and fun way to start off the evening’s proceedings.

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Next we had a short performance from Hyat, which featured opera singer Romana Alarcón accompanied by Illo Muriel on cello and sacred Sufi dancing from Marta Chandra. Musically it was beautiful and moving and the dancing was mesmerising, quite unlike anything I had seen before.

Headliners Chambao came on about 10.40pm and quickly had everyone dancing and waving their arms in the air to their flamenco-chill music, a sound that fuses flamenco sounds and palos with electronic music. The band from Malaga comprise lead singer Lamari along with her band, Toni Romero (keyboards), Tony Cantero (guitar), Roberto Cantero (sax, soprano, tenor, flute) and Juan Heredia (drums).

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They’re undeniably Spanish in influence but with a contemporary delivery, and singer Lamari’s ‘sexy’ voice (as one of my companions described it) shone out over the rest of the band. Her talents were even more obvious when she sang duets with just the keyboard player and then the guitarist on the stage. Towards the end of their set a couch was carried onto the stage and Lamari and Romana the singer from Hyat sang a song together as they sat on the couch. A nice collaboration. Chambao were new to me, but the crowd knew many of their songs and sang along and danced happily under the stars throughout their set until they finished shortly after midnight.

The atmosphere was lovely, full of happy people of all ages (children included) enjoying themselves, there were plenty of places to buy drinks and food at reasonable prices (a respectable 3€ for a beer) from friendly staff and portaloos on site. The organisers have to be applauded for putting on a great event and selecting a wonderfully diverse musical line-up that made up a thoroughly enjoyable evening’s entertainment. I’m already looking forward to the next event that they put on. To be kept informed of future events, like their Facebook page: facebook.com/ IbizaRootsFestival www.ibizarootsfestival.com

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2. Cala d’en Sardina

6. Racó de sa Galera

7. Cala Gracioneta

8. Cala Gració

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Beaches in Sant Antoni de Portmany Nicole Torres As you drive southward down the coast into the municipality of Sant Antoni de Portmany from Sant Joan, the first beach you encounter is 1. Cala d’Aubarca or d’Aubarcar. This beach is very small, 10 metres long and 12 wide, it has a rugged coastline, high cliffs and is surrounded by pine forests and scrubland. I recommend this bay to photographers and birdwatchers as in the rocky cliffs nest endangered species such as the sea hawk. This little bay was a favourite for pirates.

Next is another isolated little spot called 2. Cala d’en Sardina (Sardin’s bay) situated between Punta de ses Torretes and Penya Vermella. Its steep and unprotected coast make it one of the most inhospitable and inaccessible areas of Ibiza, there isn’t much vegetation but you will find rare species.

As you keep bordering the coast you will come to 3. Cala Saladeta, 40 metres long and 25 wide, together with its big sister, 4. Cala Salada, which is 75 metres long and 20 in width, are part of the same u-shaped sea inlet, between cliffs. I particularly love the names of these two beaches, both names mean salty bay! Both are connected to each other by a path along the coast with a panoramic view of this magnificent natural environment. From these beaches you can see Sa Conillera, the largest of Ibiza’s small islands.

Following the coastline you come to 5. Cala Llosar or Llosá, a very small rocky beach of difficult access. Nud-

12. Platja des Pouet or es Pueto

ism is permitted on this beach. It is a historic site frequented by the early hippies and has incredible and very calm waters. You won’t find any bars but there is a very kind old hippie who sells cold drinks!

As we continue down the coast we come to Punta Galera or Punta de sa Galera which is an elongated promontory into the Mediterrarian and at its intersection with the mainland has formed a tiny creek, 6. Raco de sa Galera.

This cove is surrounded by crystal clear waters on a seabed of rocks and seaweed, as well as underwater fauna. A great place for snorkellers!

Next we come to another couple of sister beaches 7. Cala Gracioneta and 8. Cala Gració. These beaches are characterized by their small dimensions (they are about 50 metres long), fine-grained white sand, being surrounded by pine forests with some edifications, the absence of strong winds, crystal clear waters and a very gentle slope.

After these you enter the bay of Sant Antoni. The first beach you will encounter is 9. Caló des Moro, right at the end of the Sunset Strip. It is only 45 metres long and I wouldn’t call it one of Ibiza’s most beautiful beaches, but it is a great place to watch the sunset from! As we follow round the bay 10. Coves Blanques is next. It is a natural rocky beach. This stretch of urban coastline is characterized a side slope of gravel, boulders and rocks, low cliffs, residential buildings and tourist facilities near its coast as well as a total absence of vegetation. There is a nearby old lighthouse you can visit.

Then we come to the middle of Sant Antoni, to 11. Platja

2. Talamanca

des Regueró (the name referrers to the stream that has its mouth on this beach), but most people know it as the beach of Sant Antoni or S’Arenal. It is 650 metres long and only 20 metres wide. Its fine toasted sands, usually calm waters, and central position in this touristic area attracts loads of people. You can practice various water sports at this beach.

And our last stop is 12. Platja des Pueto or Pouet (beach of the small well). It is 190 metres long and 40 wide and has clear-coloured fine sands. I pass this beach every day to go to work, I promise you I always want to stop and rent a boat there, looks so much fun!

Ibiza Beaches South of Ibiza Town, 1. Ses Figueretes Beach is located in the district of the same name in the city of Ibiza, this being the only fully urban beach in the city of Ibiza, it is therefore an unusual beach as most beaches in Ibiza are in a natural setting. The name of the beach comes from the time when it wasn’t surrounded by hotels and a promenade, because there were loads of fig trees (figueres in Ibicenco) in the area. This beach is one of the longest on the island, close to 700 metres long.

If you drive north of the municipality of Ibiza or walk to the very end of the Marina Botafoch Paseo, you will come to 2. Talamanca beach, another of the longest beaches on the island, about 900 metres long, with fine clear sand.

This beach is great for practising water sports.

Both beaches are close to restaurants and bars, and are connected by a promenade to Ibiza Town.

1. Ses Figueretes

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By Elaine. For Readings Call 619 813 172 ARIES – The Chariot Travel plans make for a fun week as you are ready for a big new adventure. There’s nothing more exciting for an Aries than to be somewhere new; possibly with someone new! The universe has big plans for you, so just go with the flow. Business-wise you are streets ahead of the competition; in fact, what competition? So relax.

TAURUS – Ten of Cups Last week was pretty stellar with regards to relationships, but this week’s even better! You could be introducing someone special to your family or social group, as you feel more serious about commitment these days. For some Taurus, this card will mean a celebration within the family, a birth or a marriage. Generally, life’s wonderful with plenty of affection around!

GEMINI – Eight of Cups Emotionally, you feel you’re not on the same page as you’d like to be with someone; therefore take time out to retreat somewhere you can reflect on what you want emotionally. Maybe a partner, lover or a family member is disappointing you in some way. You’re not wrong to question doubts however; there’s no need to take action just yet.

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Sport Singapore GP (continued from page 24) was comfortably in the lead up until the inevitable happened, the safety car was deployed in lap 31, Red Bull and Ferrari switched from a 3-stop strategy to a 2-stop, Hamilton had no choice but to make the 3-

stop work. Red Bull and Ferrari had to manage their tyres and Hamilton needed to gain 27 seconds to keep the lead, anything less and he would need to pass Vettel’s Red Bull to take the chequered flag. Hamilton’s concern over his tyres was evident by the frequent radio messages to

CANCER – The Three of Wands You’re planning to escape from the daily grind. What do you want to do? Where do you want to go? The world is your lobster Cancer, it’s OK to think big dreams, sometimes they have the habit of coming true; leave pessimism behind and put your optimistic party pants on! You need to have a vision so work towards it.

the pit wall and when he finally pitted with 8 laps remaining and a 25 second gap it was not enough. Re-joining between the two Red Bulls but with fresh tyres, it was child’s play and Hamilton once again took the lead and the chequered flag by 13.5s. Hamilton is now 3 points ahead of Rosberg in the Driver Championship, a crucial win for the Brit.

Both Red Bulls looked strong throughout and changing strategy did hold off Alonso’s Ferrari, even though neither had any tyre performance to prevent Hamilton charging to victory, Vettel took 2nd, Ricciardo 3rd despite hav-

LEO – Page of Pentacles (reversed) Time to take things easy and not get caught up in others peoples dramas. This card reversed also advises you not to start a new venture which involves you splashing out cash. It could be a wasted investment so think wisely this week before you commit to anything. For Leo parents, your children’s concerns will be uppermost in your mind.

VIRGO – Ten of Wands If you’ve taken on too much recently and you have to delegate more responsibility to partners, colleagues or family for now. All this running around like a headless chicken is exhausting and you’ll begin to feel like a failure. You’re generally a caring sign and are the first to help and give advice to others. This week, heed your own.

LIBRA – The Devil Be careful to whom you indulge your innermost secrets too this week. Issues of trust will raise its ugly head again and you will have to nail this situation quickly and for once and for all decisively. Be careful that you do not leave yourself exposed to others accusations however, as they will not see you as whiter than white.

Top scorer this week with 54 is Ade Harris who moves up to 2nd with 54, though as a Man U fan it will still be a weekend’s football he’d rather forget. For the purposes of shame & humiliation we have also printed the bottom 3.

SCORPIO – Transformation You’ve indicated for some time, for change to occur in life and are therefore willing to make a fresh start; one that may require you to kick old habits or sever certain associations. Well, this is the week to do just that! Maybe sign up for a fitness programme or a course that enables you to begin this transformation process.

SAGITTARIUS – Queen of Swords (reversed) For a woman, she stands for another woman you shouldn’t trust so look over your shoulder this week. She’s definitely not to be trusted around your man; or can be the sort that undermines you front of others. For a man, she can lead you off the straight and narrow, with no thought of who she hurts in the process!

CAPRICORN – Queen of Pentacles You’ll be single-minded about getting your way; even Capricorn men won’t be uncomfortable at losing their cool if anyone stands between them and their desired goal. This is a card of wisdom and steadfastness. So if you’ve the determination and have done your research well, you will succeed! Financial stability or accountability is at the root any issues this week.

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AQUARIUS – The Tower (reversed) Anything electrical that plagued your life should have been sorted by now, as have any IT issues; or, they are about to be. Good news; the worst is now behind you. For those of you that have had more serious issues to deal with, this is time of regaining your poise and stability.

You’re rebuilding your life on firmer foundations.

PISCES – The Wheel of Fortune We can all feel that we are in the hands of fate when unexpected events disrupt our lives. This card brings good fortune when the right way up; as is the case.

Chance meetings, with those who can hugely influence your life’s direction, are likely. Of course you have free will to accept any offers or to carry on as normal.

Tai (adoptando) Male, 4-year old American Stafford. A very well behaved and obedient children lover! (Neutered)

Ginger Twins (C4C) Male & Female, 4-months old. They are very affectionate and loads fun.

Rock (adoptando). Male, 7year old half-Golden Retriever.

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Jezza’s Sport Report

ing battery issues.

Alonso had a great start passing both Red Bulls but had to hand back a place to Vettel after running off the track, he lost out to Ricciardo during a pit stop but still his Ferrari came home 4th.

His team mate Raikkonen struggled with tyre degradation and could only manage 8th.

Williams did remarkably well with both drivers pitting lap 22/23 and managing their tyres to the end – with Massa 5th and Bottas 11th. Bottas deserved more but with a combination of power steering problems and lack of grip he locked up on the final lap and dropped out of the points.

Force India’s Perez may have been partly to blame for the safety car deployment but he made amends by crossing the line 7th with this team mate Hulkenberg 9th. Vergne of Toro Rosso had another great race finishing 6th particularly in light of the fact he had two five-second stopgo penalties for exceeding track limits, Kvyat did not shine unfortunately as dehydration took its toll, he managed 14th.

McLaren could have had both

Hamilton off to a great start .

cars in the points, but Button suffered power failure on the 54th lap as he was about to pounce on Bottas for 6th, he was forced to retire. Magnusson also had electrical problems which started to overheat his seat and he also served a five-second stopgo penalty for track infringement – he took the final points coming 10th.

Lotus had a sturdy race with both cars crossing the line, Maldonado 12th and Grosjean 13th but the drama was in the garage when a mechanic was slightly injured during a pit stop.

Ericsson of Caterham took 15th beating the Marussia’s of Bianchi 16th and Chilton 17th. Both Marussia’s suffered difficulties with Bianchi having brake wear problems, and Chilton having a puncture with compromised his strategy. Caterham lost Kobayashi on the formation lap when he lost power and a fire soon followed and Sauber had another dismal day losing both cars, Sutil retiring due to a water leak (lap 41) and Gutierrez retiring lap 18 with electrical problems.

Jeremy Parmenter Well, hello there Sports fans.

As those of you who do actually read my musings know from a couple weeks ago, I've been thinking of different ways of presenting my report, but to be perfectly honest, most of you that do read it, have asked why change it, so tuff, Jon, it's staying the way it is.

Great weekend coming up in Golf, with the bi-annual Ryder Cup starting at Gleneagles, Scotland on Friday with high hopes of Europe beating the US yet again. We mustn't take anything for granted, but let's hope McGinley's team win again which would be the 6th time from the last 7 and with 3 of our players in the world's top 5 we have a very good chance. This event has become so big now, even those people with no interest in the sport will be watching in their droves, especially on Sunday, at the climax with the singles.

Even "'er indoors who must be obeyed" can't wait for the start on Friday with the 4balls and 4somes, so looking forward to what should be a great spectacle.

Rugby Union and what a result for Bath against reigning champions Leicester at the Rec 45-0, a bonus point 5 try rout to lead the table after 3 unbeaten games and the first time the Tigers have scored a duck in the history of the Premiership. Stunning and rather a humiliation, methinks, by my old muckers! Saracens remain in 2nd after their 36-32 win at Irish whilst there were also wins for Northampton, Sale, Northampton and Exeter.

Changing codes to League, and rather a surprise in the season ending play-offs as Leeds were beaten by Catalans and almost another one at Warrington, who were 19-6 down against unfancied Widnes, but came back to scrape through 22-19. St Helens went through to the next round as did Wigan, with big wins for

both over Castleford and Huddersfield respectively.

Boxing and congrats to Brit George Groves, who beat Christopher Rebrasse on points to claim the European super-middleweight title. After recent back-to-back defeats to compatriot Carl Froch, Groves now has a potential fight against Anthony Dirrell for the World title.

Last word on Cricket, until England's tour of Sri Lana next year and the end-of-season One Day 50 over Cup Final was held on Saturday at Lords, with Durham claiming the silverware with a 3 wicket win over T20 Champions Warwickshire.

Good season then for the northern counties as the Tykes of Yorkshire also ended the season in style winning the Championship.

Finally, Footie, and not a great week for the Brit teams in Europe as, in the Champions League first Group games, the only winners were Liverpool, with a 92nd penalty, as Chelsea drew at home, Man City lost at Bayern Munich and Arsenal lost at Dortmund. Still, lots of time to regroup before the knock-out rounds. In the Europa, Everton won while Tottenham and Celtic both drew.

Some big shocks in the Premier League with the biggest being Man Utd's 5-3 loss at Leicester, especially as LVG's team were twice winning by two goals no doubt a Dutch hairdryer was used in the after-match team meeting! Hats off to the Foxes, tho' as they just kept at it for their ultimate reward. Liverpool were 3-1 losers at West Ham, and Rodgers must be getting worried as that's his team's 3rd loss from 5 games. Again hats off to West Ham who helped themselves to two goals in the first 7 minutes and held on.

Other shocks as winless West Brom recorded their first win of the season at Tottenham by a single goal and likewise Crystal Palace, who won 3-2 at

2 Photos that say it all—The Man Utd Bench ….

Everton. Sunderland drew again, just for a change, their 4th from 5, this time at winless Burnley whilst Newcastle's Pardew breathed a sigh of relief for his job, as facing a 2-0 deficit at home to Hull at halftime, his Magpies fought back with a Cisse brace to a share of the points. Another 2-2 draw, this time at Loftus Road as Our 'Arry's QPR shared the points with Stoke, Arsenal put their CL defeat behind them as they stunned 3rd placed Aston Villa 3-0 at Villa Park and Southampton, now 2nd, did the business at Swansea whose bubble seems to have, if not burst, then certainly sprung a leak!

Biggest match of the w/end was undoubtedly at the Etihad between, arguably, the best 2 teams in the League, Chelsea and Man City, where the two sets of centre-halves, Cahill/ Terry and Kompany/Mangala, proved once and for all that they are the best two pairings in the division. After a Zabaletta red card and the Blues taking a 1-0 lead, it looked as if they were going to open up a 5 point lead at the top, as well as an 8 point advantage over City, but credit to Pellegrini's team as they came back to snatch an 85th minute equaliser. So, honours even then, but well done to us Blues fans (yes, I know I'm supposed to be impartial, but sorry, I wear my heart on my sleeve) for their welcome to legend Frank Lampard as he came on as a sub for City and then clapped him off, even tho' he scored City's point saver. As for Pellegrini's post-match comment re Chelsea putting 10 men in front of their goal, sorry, but we couldn't have been watching the same match, senor, so stop whingeing and get a life!

That's it for this week then, let's hope Sergio, little Mac, Big Mac, Poults, Westie and the rest can give us a European fillip this weekend in non-independent Scotland, so, until next week "hasta luego".

... and Jubilant Leicester Fans

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Editor: Nicholas Gibbs Deadline: Tuesday 5pm Print: Diario de Ibiza

Sport F1 Singapore Grand Prix Rhian Gibbs Marina Bay gave all the excitement and suspense that this night race should. It’s hot, it’s dark, and there’s almost certainly a safety car with tyre degradation and dehydration added, this a particularly difficult race for the drivers.

Hamilton is on pole and Rosberg next to him, behind them, the two Red Bulls. Rosberg was hit

Hamilton wins at Singapore to take championship lead. Photo Diego Azubel

with technical problems before the formation lap and after 2 new steering wheels, the problem was far from fixed 13 laps in he pitted, having to in effect stall the car in an attempt to restart it – he did not leave the pits and retired.

Hamilton had a great start and

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