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Cancer, 8 Years And Counting... Further delays for radiotherapy unit in Ibiza. 8 year wait for cancer sufferers continues. Consell President withdraws promise to resign.
Even though he had promised to resign if the new hospital in Ibiza did not have a cancer treatment radiotherapy unit operating by the end of this year, Vicent Serra, PP Conservative President of the Consell Island Government, admitted this week that this wouldn't be the case. Instead of resigning, Serra explained his change of mind to stay in office for the remainder of his term by saying that the contract for the installation and operation of the radiotherapy unit would be awarded and signed “before this
year was out” and that shortly afterwards, in the new year, this much needed unit would be in operation. However, he would not be pressed for a date. Cancer associations on the island were disappointed and annoyed by this delay saying that cancer sufferers had been waiting for over 8 years for this unit to come into operation, so that they do not have to leave the island for treatment. They pointed out that in Madrid a similar unit had been installed in less than 3 months asking why there should be such a long wait here? More frustrating still was that the cancer associations couldn't pin Serra down (Continued on page 2)
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to a definite date, such as February of 2015, for the unit to be up and running. It is a sad and sorry situation for Ibiza and Formentera which is putting peoples lives and health in danger. See p7 for news of recent fundraising initiatives in aid of Contra el Cancer. September Airport Figures. Summer season statistics to the end of September 2014 record
that 745.197 British passengers have passed through Ibiza airport, a modest 1.7% increase on 2013. The number of Spanish passengers has increased by 6.1% to 927.214, although this figure accounts for both island residents and tourists. Dutch passengers have increased by a substantial 18.6%, Germans by 12.8% and Scandinavians by 10%, adding to the total figure of 2.783.667 passengers using Ibiza airport during the season.
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Four & Five Star Fever For Ibiza Hotels Cinema Serra 5 Star—Ibiza Town
40,000 Inserso OAP’s Known as Inserso, the Spanish Government subsidised pensioner holidays will bring 40,000 tourists from all over Spain to the island this winter. Having started this week, this Saga type program is using the Sol Pinet Playa and Es Plà hotels in San Antonio as well as the La Cala, Tres Torres and Ereso hotels in Santa Eulalia and Es Canar. The program takes a break in December but the Spanish pensioners will return in February when the Miami, Atlantic and Panorama Marina Hotels in Es Canar will
also join the program. Though sounding an impressive number, Ibiza does not fair well compared to the rest of the Balearics with only a 22% share of the 181,000 inserso pensioners who will visit the islands over the winter months. With another winter of limited direct flights from other European countries it appears there will be little in the way of tourism outside of the inerso scheme until the summer season 2015 gets underway.
Red Contamination in Port There have been complaints in the media this week from residents concerned that Ibiza Port has been contaminated by the antifouling liquid seeping into the water. The red coloured solution is used to
clean boat hulls in dry dock and it is claimed that the leak has produced visible red patches of the chemical agent floating on the water’s surface.
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We first reported speculation regarding the conversion of the Cinema Serra in Ibiza town to a luxury hotel as little more than rumour however in the weeks that have passed the story has developed into the probability of a major development in the heart of the capital. Having reported initial contacts between property developers and the Town Hall to ascertain whether this listed building could be developed into a 5 star hotel, we have been told this week that the Cinema will be closed as of the 2nd November. It is said that employees were told this at a meeting in which they were given their terms of severance from their employment contracts. Additional weight is given to the plans in that most of the shop units in the small commercial gallery attached to the cinema are empty, with only a tobacconists and jewellery shop needing to be vacated. Allegedly, the Luxembourg based investment company KKH Capital and Property Europe will buy the building from the present owners, the Serreta family, only when it is free of any existing employment or rental contracts. As soon as this happens final planning permission can be sought to build the hotel. It is believed that KKH Capital and Property Europe will buy the property and finance the conversion, whilst the Meliá Hotel Group will manage the hotel. At this stage the parties involved deny any knowledge of this deal.
Benirrás Huts Reprieved. The wooden huts allegedly built illegally on a naturally protected hill side near Benirrás will not be knocked down for the time being. A former court order to demolish the huts has been rescinded whilst the court reviews the case
In addition to this new development there are many upgrades and takeovers planned for the 2015 summer season. Palladium 5 Star - Playa D’en Bossa
The Fiesta Club Palm Beach hotel in Playa den Bossa owned by the Palladium group will become the 5 star Grand Palladium White Island Resort and Spa. Thomson is already advertising the new resort online for 2015 bookings. Insotel 4 Star—Cala Tarida
The Insotel Club Tarida Beach will upgrade to 4 stars and be known as The Sensatori Resort Ibiza. 3 x Grupotel 4 Star— Portinax and San Antonio
Grupotel plan to upgrade the Ibiza Beach Resort and Club Oasis in Portinaxt to 4 stars, and Hotel Hawaii will carry out improvements to become a 4 star hotel. Iberostar 4 Star—San Miguel
Hotel Galeón, in the Port of Sant Miguel will be the first hotel run by the Iberostar company on Ibiza and will be upgraded to 4 stars and be known as Hotel Olé Galeón. 4 x New Ownership 4 Star— San Antonio, Sant Josep, Portinax, and Cala Llena
Club Stella Maris in San Antonio has been bought by a Dutch company who intend to carry out major improvements creating a 4 star complex. A similar project will be carried out at Club Calimera Delfin Playa, located on the Sant Josep coast, whilst the new American owners of the hotel Vista Bahía in Portinax will change the hotel into a 4 star complex. Club Cala Llena has also changed hands and will be upgraded. and makes a final decision about the legality of the huts and the legal process used to ask for their demolition. Also, in the same area, neighbours complained that the Sant Joan Council is taking to long to demolish a chalet which
Ibiza Port & Marina
Following commencement of major improvement works in the port and marina of Ibiza town including the facilities and resources required to attract more mega-yachts to the island, several projects have been announced to develop hotels in the surrounding area. OD Hotels have bough Hotel Victoria in Cap Martinet plus 3 hotels, La Marina, La Aduana and Los Caracoles, in the old port area. OD Hotels will carry out extensive refurbishment over the winter. With a similar plan in mind, Cala Bassa Beach Club has acquired the establishment known as Delfin Verde in the port to convert the property into quality accommodation. Finally, a new apartment complex will open in Ses Figuerettes called The Llobet Apartments and the Club Cala Pada will be modernised and marketed as TUI Lifestyle. In a clear demonstration of confidence in the Ibizan tourist industry, many of the acquisitions are by corporations and large chain hotel groups, some of whom are new to Ibiza. With several of the takeovers being for hotels previously in local family ownership it signals a major diversion in the island’s tourism economy. The increase in capital investment and the improvements being made to the hotel stock has a broad consensus of agreement in being positive for Ibiza however some still question the ever greater shift to reliance on ‘upmarket’ business at the expense of the traditional package, family and youth markets on which Ibiza has traditionally relied.
was illegally built in a protected area near Na Xamena. The neighbours have been complaining about the illegality of the construction for several years. There is an existing court order in place to demolish the building.
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9billion€ of Spain’s GDP is from Drugs & Prostitution Spain’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2013 has gone up by 26billion€ to 1.049 trillion euros in figures released by the national statistics institute (INE). GDP is the indicator by which the total economic activity of a country is measured. Of the 26bn€ increase, at least 9bn€ is due to the inclusion by the institute of illicit activities for the first time. Under this heading they include the contribution prostitution, drugs and contraband goods make to the economy. These figures had not been included in the calculations during previous years, but they now account for 0.87 percent of GDP. The addition of underground economical activities is only a small part of the changes in methodology that are being included by the INE, which have also started considering military, research, development and innovation spending as an investment, and not as a cost, as had been the case in
Swiss Man Dies At Beach On First Day Without Lifeguard. A 75 year old Swiss tourist died from cardio-respiratory arrest whilst swimming off Santa Eulalia beach this week. It was the first day the lifeguard service at the beach stopped for winter. Two swimmers dragged the unconscious man from the water to the beach where a doctor and nurse on holiday tried to revive the man who initially had a pulse. More emergency treatment was administered by police and ambulance crews when they arrived on the scene but all efforts failed and finally the man was pronounced dead.
previous years. The change in counting methodology in this new group of statistical rules, known as SEC 2010 has been greeted with scepticism in some quarters claiming Spain is cooking the books to meet the European Commission’s requirements when it is time to determine whether Spain is working toward balancing its budget. In calculating the figures the INE took into account the amount of narcotics seized by police to evaluate the value of drug trafficking in the Spanish economy, then applying that figure to round up an estimate of the total impact the production and traffic of illegal substances make on the economy. Similar procedures have been used for smuggling and contraband. For prostitution, they have based the calculation on the amount of people working in Spain’s brothels, which under the country’s law reside in a grey area, being neither fully legal nor illegal.
Workers Get Ebola Training. Over 500 health workers at public health centres and the main Can Misses hospital are receiving information and training on how to treat a suspected case of Ebola. The training is described as being a sensible precautionary measure and will be carried out in phases and will last until the 29th of this month. Hot Weather Means More Mosquitoes. Recognising that the hot humid weather we are experiencing on the island has led to an increase in Mosquitoes, the authorities are extending their Mosquitoes exter-
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mination campaign until the end of the month. Use of the biological agent normally stops in September and the extension will cost extra 8,100€. The humid marsh areas near Ses Salinas, Playa den Bossa, Ses Feixes and Talamanca will be sprayed with the agent which kills the insect’s larvae before they hatch. The sewage works located at Cala Llonga, Santa Eulalia and Sa Rota will also be treated. EU Mp’s Try Ibizan Delicacies. The Consell of Ibiza served Ibicencan tapas to Euro MPs sitting on the EU Regional Committee in Brussels this month in an initiative to promote our island’s gastronomy and local produce. The MPs enjoyed such dishes as sobrasada (local spicy sausage), botifarrons (local black sausage), farmer’s salad (peppers, potatoes, onion, garlic, tuna etc), frita de polp (squid fried with garlic, onion, potatoes and peppers) and magdalenas (small sponge cakes). All dishes were prepared with local ingredients and olive oils, and were accompanied by local wines and hierbas. Restricted Access To Cavallet and Salinas In 2015. After three deaths this summer on the narrow roads leading to the beaches of Ses Salinas and Es Cavallet, the Sant Josep Town Hall and the beach service concession holders at these popular beaches plan to implement a system to restrict the number of vehicles accessing the area. One major problems has been bad parking and so next summer a small roundabout enabling cars to turn around will be made, and an entry gate will be built at the wider Sa Revista section of the road leading to the beaches. Pedestrians and cyclists will be allowed to pass all the time, but once the car parks at the beaches are full, the gate will be closed and the cars arriving made to turn around and go back until there are spaces available.
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Ibiza News Don’t forget to put your clocks back this weekend. At 3a.m. Sunday morning the clocks go back to 2a.m. The beach concession holders will pay for the construction of the roundabout and the wooden gate barrier. They will also provide staff to control traffic. The Town Hall wants the car parks to be free to residents but this still has to be agreed between the beach concession holders and the coastal authorities. Ibiza Poverty On The Increase The spokesman for the Caritas charity said this week “the socioeconomic differences which exist in Ibiza are incredible, highlighted by the affluence of the tourists seen in summer and the poverty of some residents.” This year the charity has helped
over 3.500 residents, which is an increase of 200 on 2013. 350 of those receiving assistance are children under 8 years old. The charity has provided 28.000 meals in their communal dining room, distributed 131 tons of food in 10.000 portions and recycled 357 tons of clothing. Whilst getting some state and EU subsidies, Caritas said that individual donations were their life blood. If you wish to contribute to this worthy and direct action cause, the account for donations is ES60 2100 0056 15 0201160964. See p7 for news of local fundraising benefitting Caritas among others.
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Can Rich Vineyard Can Rich is a 100% organic vineyard on the outskirts of San Antonio. Their wines are to be found on many restaurant menus in Ibiza and they can be purchased direct and retail. The vineyard opened in 1997 initially planting seventeen hectares from which they got their first production of red and rose wines in 2000. Fourteen years later, they offer a wide selection all-organic wines, olive oil and Hierbas. In
2007 they incorporated a new plantation of four hectares of vine trees and 3000 olive trees close to Ses Salines. They have five permanent employees and a group of people (mainly neighbours, friends and family) help out during the harvest. This year’s production had to be collected early – end of July instead of beginning to mid-August – due to the lack of rain in Spring. And last year’s summer rains interrupted the harvest for almost two weeks. In a normal year they collect enough grapes to produce between 80.000 and 85.000 litres of wine, just enough to keep my wife and her friends going, so it is fortunate that most of the production stays on the island, with 20% exported to the rest of Spain and Europe. Our attempts to procure their Hierbas recipe were met with a “not in a million years!” smile, but we were allowed insight to the basics. The main Ibizan herbs such as rosemary are put into a 70% alcoholic hydrosolution. later a distillation of Vietnamese anis seeds (the only nonIbizan ingredient) is added, and then, well sorry that’s as much as you are allowed to know but for those who fancy a dabble look out for our Hierbas recipe in coming weeks. This year they have also started producing Coffee Hierbas, which of course we had to sample - delicious! Can Rich have won several prizes in organic winery competitions in the north of Spain and, funnily enough, their Hierbas won a competition in Japan! Sant Antoni Town Hall also presented their wine at a competition in Switzerland for which they got a bronze medal. 2014 has seen a few new products: the already mentioned coffee Hierbas, a new sparkling Rose, and wine salt which had a pink, slightly purple colour that reminded me of Himalayan pink salt. There is a sparkling red on the way which should be available in time for Christmas. You can buy their products in their on-site shop from 9.30am-1.30pm and 4pm-6pm in the afternoon. Coesa and Enotecum also have all their products, and the big Hipercentro has most. Can Rich is situated on the Camí de sa Vorera outside San Antonio. Telephone 971803377 www.bodegascanrich.com info@bodegascanrich.com
Production They have mixed tradition and modernity into the wine making process. Grapes are harvested to their bespoke hopper/ trailer which is then connected to a special crushing machine—long gone are the days of treading the grapes by foot. They have a great diversity of grapes: Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell, and Malvasía. Next stage is the transfer to their fermenting tanks in which the temperature is controlled by liquid inside the walls of the tanks. Red wines are fermented together with the skin and stems of the grapes, but for the fermentation of rose and white wines only the juice is needed. Their wines age in barrels of American and French oak, the time depending on the type of wine. For a red wine it can be up to eight months and one of their Chardonnay’s is fermented in these barrels for up to a month and a half. The secondary fermentation takes place inside the bottle with the addition of yeast and sugar. In the past the bottles would have been turned by hand however Can Rich has mechanical turning system and another to clear the sediment of the wine and finally cork the bottle.
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Sant Carles Fiestas Nicole Torres The celebrations have already started in Sant Carles de Peralta for the upcoming patron saint day on the 4th of November. Saturday 25th is a great day for football fans, with two children’s games during the morning and a Singles vs Married game at 6pm.
Sanctuary Fund Raiser On Saturday the 25th of October there will be a fund raising event at Mojis Animal Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is run by Abraham, who takes care of abandoned animals, rehabilitates them and treats them with an enormous dose of love! The day will include music, food and drink, a raffle and plenty of fun for the whole family. Organisers are asking people to try and take along donations by the way of supplies and equipment needed by the centre. Diana Szczepanska said “We would love you to come and join us to support this amazing cause and help Abraham carry on with his magic!”. Their wanted list includes:Dog and Cat food Straw and hay for bedding Dog kennels Sack carts Rabbits and guinea pig food Large rabbit hutches Balls and toys for dogs Materials to build houses for baby pigs and goats Paint for stables Garden furniture Travel cages for dogs & cats Collars and leads Blankets and towels Animal feeding dishes Garden Hose pipes
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Sunday 26th will have many sport and family related activities during the morning and a matanzas lunch in front of the church. There is also a photography competition which you can enter until 8pm at Bar Anita. The evening of Halloween will have a kids’ party starting at 8pm which will turn into the adult’s party at 11pm. All Saints Day will have classic cars and motorbikes exhibitions both at 10.30am. There will also be a mass, a children’s football game, a tribute to Sant Carles’ elders, and some ball pagès, before the lunch in honour of our elders at the Cala Lenya Restaurant. That evening, starting at 9pm, will be SuperXafaSté with live concerts including Pota Lait and Djs Inhumano, Xicu Sala and Xicu Portas. Tuesday 4th of November is the Sant Carles patron day, so the programme starts with a mass in his honour at noon followed by ball pagès. The evening starts at 7.30pm and it will be magical, literally, with various magic shows. Followed at 9pm by an awards ceremony for the different competitions that have taken place during the fiestas. And at 11.30pm my favourite type of magic, Fireworks! On Saturday 8th of November the 6th Edition of the Grand Prix Pagès Festival starts at 4pm, if you have never seen this pagès style grand prix you shouldn’t miss it! Hilarious! Sunday is dedicated to Sant Carles’ pensioners, with a mass and a lunch for them. There is an exhibition remote control car race at Cala Boix at 10.30am. A couple of children’s football games will be held and there will be a painting and photography exhibition. Saturday 15th will see the second race Pagesa Extrem starting at 4pm, it is a curious obstacle race, if you would like to compete you can sign up at
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And at 9pm the monologue night starts. There is a walk Sunday morning at 10.30 around the Venda de Can Trull and coral singing in the evening. For more detailed information check the complete programme on the Santa Eulalia Website http://bit.ly/1sLoKtL
Es Cubells Fiestas Nicole Torres The fiestas in Es Cubells have started, but there are still many things to do: On Saturday 25th of October, there is a conference about the history of Es Cubells at 2pm in the Joan XXIII sala, followed by a video presentation called Retalls de vida – Trimmings of life. On Sunday 26th, if you are an early bird you might want to participate in the fishing competition, it starts at 7.30am. There is a lunch (15 euros for adults and 12 euros for children) at the polideportivo. On All Saints day there will be a paella competition! You can register in the Can Reial shop and at the Can Mestre bar. I recommend you go along even if you don’t compete, you are sure to find a plate to eat somewhere! And later that evening at 6.30pm there is a concert in the in the church by the Can Blau Gospel Choir for the APNEEF.
The Real Thing Art Exhibition, Jerom & Jull Fri Oct 24th 8pm @ Galería Exibizanismus, Vía Púnica 57, Ibiza. Runs onemonth
Nick Gibbs This highly anticipated exhibition brings together two of Ibiza’s (both are Ibicenco) most highly regarded contemporary artists. Jull’s surrealist pieces are of often epic scale and though I doubt many artists enjoy comparisons with others whatever their stature, his work would not be out of place hanging alongside Dali’s, and is bound to appeal to fans of Spain’s surrealist master. (Jull at work pictured below) I could, and probably should, give a high-brow analytical description of Jerom’s work within the hyperrealism genre,
however as a great fan of his work (one of my favourite pieces is pictured above) I will go with my heart and simply say Jerom is the nuts. The first time I saw his work I slammed the brakes on my car and until the protestations of other motorists moved me along was staring in wonder at how somebody could achieve with a spray can what he seems to do with consummate ease. Hyperrealism it truly is with his work often attaining a better-than-reality edge. I have admired Jerom’s work in political, comical, and commercial contexts—but I have no qualms in admitting that it is the inclusion of a sexy female form that puts him amongst not only my most admired local artists, but artists full stop. http://bit.ly/julljerom
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Ibiza Gives The Ibiza community has a remarkable record in fundraising for some great causes, and selfless work for people in need, it seems we just love to give. From the huge enterprise that is the Mambo group, to the dedication of the 24-7 charity and the family and worker run initiatives of the Winch family and annual
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Sh1t party, this page celebrates some of Ibiza’s local heroes. Mambo Group (Right) In the annual Mambo in The Mix event the sunset strip’s famous venue hands over the bar to numerous volunteering DJ’s who serve up cocktails to the public
who are in turn invited to take over on the decks for their own moment of superstardom. This year a whopping 29,362€ was raised. Of the total 20,000€ is going to the local Red Cross, 5,000€ to APNEEF, the association of people with special needs in Ibiza & Formentera, and 4,362 to AEMIF, the multiple sclerosis foundation of Ibiza and Formentera.
24-7 Ibiza (left) The 24-7 charity provide assistance and resources to often vulnerable tourists in San Antonio’s West End. Their graphic left shows the work they have undertaken this year. SH1T Party (below) Organised by a committee of local business people the Sh1t
party is the annual blowout held at Gala Nights (the Zoo) for the summer season workers. Pictured below are founder John Moore (left), Gala Nights owner Bartolo Escandell (2nd left) and Martin Makepeace (right) donating some of almost 20,000€ raised in 2014 to a representative of Contra el Cancer and below Joan Mari - Director of Caritas.
Gallery: Michael Winch Memorial Cup The annual Michael Winch memorial cup football tournament and fundraising party was held on Sunday and proved another successful and enjoyable day. The football matches were played at the new Ses Paisees venue, a great community facility with bar, play area and public barbeques.
Solo Records beat Tapas Restaurant 2-1 in the first semi-final, with Es Canar A Team getting the same 2-1 win over The Fish bar to make the final. A close fought game saw the A Team take the cup beating Solo 1-0. Next it was all up to Tapas restaurant for an afternoon of fun including live music by Alex and Nell. The event
included a poignant moment when for the second year guests were invited to release a balloon in memory of a departed loved one. A total of 2,500€ was raised for donation to the Contra el Cancer and Ibiza Age Concern charities. The Winch family wish to thank all concerned for their support.
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Ibiza always goes big for Halloween. Perhaps it’s the devil within us, perhaps we just love to dress up, or perhaps it’s our first big night with the island to ourselves and a blowout brewing through that long hot summer. Here we bring you the big parties you’ll want to plan and/or book. Next week we’ll update the list and add local bars and events. If you are holding a Halloween party send us the details editor@theibizasun.com
Vamp Rocks @ Pikes For a third year of fear Vamp rises from it’s bed of the dead to the Ibiza Rocks Haunted House at Pikes. Freaky Friday frolics get underway from 9pm on the 31st for a night of bloodcurdling beats, terrifying tricks, and chilling thrills around every creepy corner.
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In the Bloody Bathtub, a fabulously ghoulish Sunny will be hosting Scareoke, with prizes for the most petrifying performances of the night. Sneak through a cemetery of dead rock stars and poke your head into the Potting Shed where they’ll be serving up a spectacle of deathly delights, creepy cocktails and potent potions. On Devil’s demand, the Star of the Halloween Show, The Gnarly Witch will be back, bigger and badder than ever before, lurking in a dark corner, lying in wait for her next willing victim. Leanne has a dastardly plan of prizes for the best Halloween costumes, including dinner for two with an overnight stay for the opening party next year. (Not dastardly at all is it?) Following last year’s amazing effort, fancy dress is a Must! Think vampires, werewolves, witches, ghouls, ghosts, zombies, monsters and mummies – get creepy and get creative! All that, plus a whole lot more blood, guts and gore from 9pm till the fat lady screams. Tickets are now on sale at 10€ in advance or 20€ with BBQ included. Entry on the night is 15€. For tickets or for more information, contact Leanne Chillton on 678212535. FB Vamp Rocks http://on.fb.me/12cVTWM
Fetish Dinner Ball @ Bambuddha Dress to impress as costume is required for entry to what is Ibiza’s original festival of fear.
Providing the killer soundtrack in Freddie’s Suite are DJs Coffin Peters, Steve Boltman and Lisa Badderton. Over in Chez Fez, sub-humanning the decks will be Damn-you Gonzalez, Andy Axer, Tom Brain and Grave Lubin. Cook Ibiza will be on severed hand to cook up a Halloween BBQ in the Plaza Mayor from 9pm, serving up a feast fit for the most bloodthirsty of critters until midnight, with a selection of the finest cuts of meat and wicked treats. Don’t be scared you’ll miss out, booking is recommended.
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Family Friendly Halloween Party @ Babylon Beach Witches, Warlocks, Ghosts, Goblins and mini Fiends of every description will go cooky for the spooky fun at Babylon. Kids will be entertained in the enclosed Babylonitos play area supervised by sensible monsters from Kids In Ibiza. Activities include witches stew, apple bobbing, the infamous mummy wrap, donut danglers, creepy crafts, petrifying paintings and much more monstrous mayhem. Hubble bubble there’s trouble afloat with Cachirulo the clown arriving by stinky steam boat. Parents may make like ghosts once the children are settled and retire to the Chiringuito to drink, eat, chat and be scary. The event is separated into age groups with craft and games, dinner and a movie for the under 10s, while teens and pre-teens can enjoy their own activities from 6.00pm when it all gets a little scarier. 5€ per child including activities. From 3.30pm, Friday 31st http://on.fb.me/1yYPT1A
courses from the special menu and is included along with champagne on arrival for the entry price of 65€. We hear the Tantra Bar have some special spells for rocking cocktails and the resident DJs will keep you in a trance of dance till the early hours. Scream and be seen, it’s closing night too so double trouble will take you through the witching hour and a long way beyond. http://bit.ly/1yYY3Xu
Be Crazy Halloween Edition @ Pacha To be a prude would be rude, it’s all about fetish so flex your sex and leave your reservations at the door. Actually you might need a reservation of the booking type to get through the door as numbers are limited and selling fast (use the link below) Dinner including three
The ghostly hosts of Pacha on Halloween are Be Crazy who plan a night with “music and love”. (perhaps they meant music and blood). Headlining the night with rare sets and the finest skeleton selections is Jean Claude Ades along with Technasia and Alex Kennon. The Crazy gang say to expect a superb sound system, intimate vibe and beautiful crowd dancing until late. http://becrazy-ibiza.com
Halloween 14 @ Boutique Hostal If you want to be truly nocturnal and carry on partying throughout the night, head on over to Boutique Hostal Salinas where the party starts at 3am on November 1st. The now infamous BHS Halloween monster ball is back with a whole host of colourful characters, musical treats and supernatural hijinks. No matter where you start your night, all roads lead to Salinas. 3am 'till you drop dead. There’s a great line-up of DJs, so don’t forget to incorporate your dancing shoes into your Halloween outfit! Vitalik recordings in Room 1: Just Be (Bushwacka), Ryan O Gorman, Robert Cashin, Jaimie Fiorito, Andy B, Bones. Lo Cura lounge in Room 2: Daisy Heartbreaker, Stephen Weidner, David Phillips, Karlos Sense, Angel Cielo, Big L. http://on.fb.me/1tLDKLS
Halloween @ The Underground Shhh! It’s not for everybody. From 11.30.
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Ses Salines
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Nicole Torres Extent and Designation
The Natural Park of Ses Salines, also known as Las Salinas, is a protected area located encompassing parts of South East Ibiza, the North of Formentera and the sea and islands in between. It covers an area of 16,000 hectares, of which 13,000 are marine. The Natural Park encompasses the wetlands of Ses Salines in the south of Ibiza, s'Estany de Peix and s'Estany Pudent, in northern Formentera, es Codolar, Las Salinas and Es Cavallet beaches in Ibiza and the Peninsula des Trucadors of Formentera, where the beaches of Illetas and Llevant are situated.
The maritime space occupied by the Natural Park of Ses Salinas also includes Es Freus, the strait that separates Ibiza and Formentera, in which you can find a stretch of islands of which Espalmador is notable for its central lagoon. Mud bathing in the margins is now prohibited however viewing access is still permitted using the designated routes. Ses Salines has held the National Park designation since 2001, although it has been a natural reserve since 1995. In the map insert the red areas are desinated as ‘natural reserve’ and the green ‘natural park’.The Oceanic Posidonia prairies found in much of its length were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The Importance of Salt
For centuries, the most important industry in Ibiza was the extraction of salt. This seasoning was very precious in times when it was used to preserve meat over long periods of time. Ibizan salt was, and is, of excellent quality and the people of
Ibiza took advantage of the industry at their disposal. The salt mining began in Phoenician times several centuries B.C. and continued and improved with the various civilizations that passed through the island. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Muslims and Catalans all capitalised on the island’s natural saline resource. Salt was a spice of utmost importance. In fact, the word salary derives from salt, a mineral used in Roman times as a payment system. The Christians created and divided most ponds at Ses Salines Natural Park, which we see today through a system of locks. This irrigation system enabled them to spread the water over larger areas with very shallow depth, facilitating the evaporation of water and maximising salt extraction. The location of Ibiza, in a strategic point in the Mediterranean Sea, and the paramount importance of the salt was the basis of Ibiza’s economic survival over several centuries. The Universitat, the highest political body of Ibiza for centuries, was responsible for managing the industry until the War of Succession
in 1715, when it became part of the Crown. In 1871, Ses Salines were acquired by a Mallorcan company, now under the name of Salinera Española (Spanish Salt Mine), which continues to operate economically to this day. Currently, the salt extracted at Ses Salines Natural Park is used for many purposes: Domestic cooking salt (both in rock and fine varieties) and dishwasher salt. It is also exported in large quantities to Northern Europe (Iceland, Norway, Faroe Islands, UK, etc.), for use in salting roads during winter. From the beach of Las Salinas you can see the loading bay of Sa Canal where the salt, which still remains the largest export of Ibiza after nearly 2,800 years, is shipped. Vegetation and Fauna
The Natural Park includes all of the different ecosystems found in Ibiza. The park’s diversity warrants it’s status as one of the most important natural habitats in the Mediterranean. On land there are 178 species of plants including Mediterranean pinewoods, coastal savins, plus Arthrocnemetum Fruticosi and halophilous plants.
The underwater meadows of Posidonia Oceanica are particularly important. Considered by many as an algae, it is a marine plant that provides shelter to many aquatic creatures and plays an important role in oxygenation, water filtration and defence against coastal erosion. It is the Posidonia that results in the quality and clarity of water in the beaches of Ibiza and Formentera. This ecosystem is considered the world's largest living thing. Ses Salines is important to many birds on their migration. Up to 210 species pass through Ses Salines each year. The most famous and anticipated are the flamingos who rest and feed in the lagoon for several days each year, to the delight of Ibizans. Other important species include the black-winged stilt, the shelduck, the snowy plover and sea birds including Audouin´s gull and the Balearic shearwater. The richness and variety of the ecosystems found in the Natural Park of Ses Salines, including the sandy beaches, rocks, dunes, marshes, lagoons and cliffs are a very important part of the wealth of our island.
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Postbag Pirate Pricing Dear Editor I'm not sure if you are interested in my story, but I feel so strongly about the issue, I felt I had to write. We love Ibiza and have visited the island in September for the last 20 years staying in Cala Gracio. Last year, on the last day of our holiday, we stumbled upon a craft market being held in San Antonio along the water front and were very impressed with the atmosphere and the whole ambiance of the evening, buying various hand made items from the stalls, and enjoying the atmosphere watching the local crafts of lace and basket making. This year we decided to stop off on our way back from a superb day spent in San Jose to see if the market was back again, and to our delight it was. We wandered from stall to stall deciding what to buy on our way back down, after having something to eat. At the far end of the craft stalls there were various eating places with hot roast pork and spare ribs looking particularly tempting - although no prices displayed. Anyway we joined in with the festivities and decided to eat here. We asked for a menu and were told no menu, but then invited to look what was on offer. My husband asked the cost, at which the waiter just shrugged (I assume the waiter didn't understand - or chose not to !!!). Anyway we (not able to speak any noteable Spanish) ordered what we thought would be two meals containing both pork and spare ribs and two cans of beer. What we actually got was one bread roll (between two) and three meals, two containing pork and chips (well no meat just teeth, fat and snout) and one plate with pork spare ribs and chips. Not what we expected, but hey ho we couldn’t speak the lingo so were prepared to accept it. The real shock came when we asked to pay the bill. Mortified and a rip off doesn't come close. We were charged 5€ for each beer (high but acceptable), a massive 5€ for one bread roll, 25€ for the ribs and 40€ for two pork and chip meals, plus 10€ for salad we did not have -a massive total of 85€. How can these people be allowed to rip off the public in this way - in particular the tourist . We argued about the salad and this reduced the bill by 10€ even 10€ for a bit of lettuce and a couple of slices of tomato was scandalous. I really felt we were probably charged a different price to the locals (although I have no proof of this). Yes I agree we were probably partly to blame for not confirming the price before we ordered - but these prices were on par with a classy restaurant -
which this clearly was not. We also wondered what happened when someone with not much money was unable to pay? Luckily for us we had enough cash with us, but it totally put me off spending any more money on any of the other stalls. Why are these traders so greedy and more importantly why are they allowed to get away with it?. Isn't it unlawful in Ibiza, just as it is in England, not to display prices? This for us marred what was otherwise a lovely holiday. I would be interested to know if any other tourists had the same experience. Ann Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK
Dear Ann Thank you for your letter. You have raised some very important concerns which we should take very seriously. When i say 'we' i mean everybody in Ibiza who has an interest in promoting the Island as a great place to visit. This includes businesses directly and indirectly reliant on tourism, people who work in those businesses, and the local government. It is great to hear that you have returned to Cala Gracio for 20 years,. In that respect we must consider you one of Ibiza's perfect clients. For 20 years you have loyally given us your business and so contributed to our income. You are the type of visitor we should be very keen to look after and give the best possible experience. I posted your letter in a Facebook group widely used by Ibiza residents and the one small piece of solace I can give you at this stage is that you are not alone, nor does it appear the low opinion of the caterers at the medieval fayre is restricted to tourists. Your letter generated a big response including several from Spanish people having received the same poor service and equally appalled at the inflated prices. I am meeting the San Antonio press officer soon and will raise these concerns, along with others prompted by your letter. I will let you know how I get on. In the meantime I am glad to hear from our later exchange that the experience will not dissuade you from your annual trip to Ibiza. I am confident that my recommendation of using the Ibizan’s food and drink pages will result in a more reliable source of higher quality and better value dining options ☺. Kind regards Nicholas Gibbs, Editor Have you experienced tourist rip offs? Tell us about them via editor@theibizasun.com
It’s Good to Talk Kate Stillman
Dear Kate I have had several losses over the last few years and though the last one was a while ago I just feel so sad, both my parents died with in a year of each other and then a really good friend, only 42 years old, got cancer and died very quickly. All of this happened back in the UK, so whilst everything has changed in some ways, it feels as though nothing has changed and I just can’t get my head around the fact that they have gone. How does grief work? I am not sure what I should be doing?
Yours Sincerely, JT. Dear JT Thank you so much for your letter and I am sorry to hear that you have lost three people so close in such a short space of time. I understand when you say that everything has changed but in some ways nothing has changed. Presumably, you have established a life here and thought they may have visited you, they were not a part of your everyday existence here so in some ways it’s almost like nothing has happened. However, it is important to start the process of accepting that someone has passed away. People often say they will pretend that the person is on holiday but this simply delays the inevitable grief that will come, usually, when least expected. In answer to your question there is no set way that grief works, everybody reacts and responds to the death of a loved on in different ways and the important thing is not how everyone else gets through it but how you are going to get through it, in some ways you never quite get through it, things will never be the same again, but you will learn to accept what has happened and begin to enjoy life in a different way, never forgetting but at the same time not letting their passing stop you from moving for-
ward in your life. You mentioned that all of this happened back in the UK and I get a sense that you feel quite detached from the reality that they are no longer here. Is there any likelihood you might get an opportunity to travel back to the UK and be able to visit some of the places that you visited together? so you can begin to learn to enjoy the memories whilst accepting that those places are in the future going to hold some new and different memories. I hope this has been of some help to you and it goes with out saying that you must talk about them and share how you are feeling as and when you feel able.
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Letter From Juan As I write this letter to you on Monday, the sun is rising on another fantastic day. Hasn’t the weather been incredible the last few weeks, you can’t help but feel that we are going to pay for it soon? Perhaps the storm heading across the Atlantic will change the pattern and by the time you read this letter the weather may have changed completely. Whatever happens, it certainly has been a wonderful October. I have been somewhat cautious about assuming the wonderful sunshine will continue
as I have just been reading quotes of famous people who got things completely wrong. In 1981 Bill gates said “640K ought to be enough for anybody!” In 1977 Ken Olsen founder of Digital Equipment Corp said “there is no reason why anyone would want to have a computer in their home!” In 1946 Darryl F. Zanuck head of 20th Century Fox stated, “People will get tired of staring into a plywood box every night!” Consequently, I am definitely not going to assume that the weather is going to remain the same and I am expecting the days to be cooler and the evening’s cold. Several walking groups start their walking season this week so maybe they will be the trigger to the change in the weather. Getting off the subject of weather and going to another favourite subject of everybody – memory. I came across another old book on my shelf about how to improve your memory written in 1958. I know this subject is dear to everyone’s heart. So many people have been known to be going up the stairs and half way up realise they can’t remember what they were going upstairs for! The gentleman who wrote this book starts off by saying that observation and association are very important keys to remembering things. Here is a test for you- don’t look at your wrist watch and answer this question and imagine it is really important that you answer correctly. You are on a quiz show and there’s a lot of money at stake. Is the number six on your watch the Arabic figure 6, or is it the Roman numeral VI? All right
Michael Ormiston Memorial For those of you who knew "Uncle Mike", who passed away last year, there is a Memorial Service being held at 11.30 this Saturday (the 25th) at San Rafael Church. As this is a celebration of Mike's life in Ibiza, the family ask those that wish to attend not to wear any black clothing, just lots of colour! Jeremy Parmenter
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you have decided your answer? Now look at your watch. Did you get it right? Whether you did or didn’t you probably had to look at you watch to check. Can you now tell me the exact time on your watch? So he maintains that observation is one of the major keys to a good memory and to improve it association is also very important. How many people when trying to remember how many days there are in a month recite “Thirty days has September, April, June....etc; ” So before you go upstairs make some ridiculous association with whatever you are going for or going to do, you never know it may help you. Have a memory filled week, yours, Juan.
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View From The Pew Walter Robbins I find it is good to be fairly fit to live in Ibiza. Most homes seem to have been built at the top of a flight of steps. Some are perched on the peak of a small mountain it would seem, so everyone likes living nearer to heaven. Driving from Sant Rafel towards Sant Antoni, even the bay and the sea seem to be a lot higher than the duel carriageway. It all
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adds to the charm of the Island. The Chaplaincy House is situated next to a deep valley so the view is of the tops of trees. There is also a long set of stairs. What the Lord Jesus Christ taught to the people of His time seemed also an unusual upside down way of living life. Jesus taught that people who are humbly serving others are the ones He is so pleased with. “The Son of Man did not come into the world to be served, but to serve. And to give His life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20: 28). We do not have to climb up to reach Him for He has come down to our level. That is what we celebrate at Christmas time (coming soon!)
Talking with people, they sometimes refer to the Lord as “him upstairs” I gently try to show them that Him is right here beside us. When we talk to Him sincerely He takes us seriously. Walter and Diana Robbins (971 343383) Next Sunday 26th October: 11am Harvest Service at Santa Eularia - Holy Communion with Praise and Worship (RC Chapel of Lourdes, San Jaime 85, Main Street) Please bring gifts for Caritas. 4pm ‘Messy Church’ – with a
Harvest Theme. A time for all the family, - stories, songs, making things, eating together – at Centro Social, San Rafael (next to the garage).
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Thursday 23rd to Wednesday 29th October 2014 ARIES – King of Wands (Reversed) Either you could be accused of acting in an immature manner or have to deal with someone close who’s throwing their toys out of the pram; so to speak. Mercury’s coming out of a retrograde period and as a parting gift will disrupt any well laid plans you have. If you’re being deceived you’ll find out how and by whom! TAURUS – Five of Swords You have to contend with others back-biting and snide attitudes this week. Don’t let nay-sayers grind you down or stop you from achieving your goals or let your emotions get the better of you; especially if you’re questioned professionally. You may not win the battle this week Taurus, but if you keep your cool, you might just win the war. GEMINI – Seven of Wands Don’t be afraid to stick up for yourself or stand your ground over something that’s a matter of principle. You struggle with energy levels so make sure you give yourself opportunities to rest. You may be superman or woman normally, but this week will seem extra draining. Help is at hand however; so muster the troops to do your bidding! CANCER – Eight of Cups (reversed) If you’ve cut yourself off from those you care about the most, this is the week to make amends and come in out of the cold. It’s been a somewhat lonely journey emotionally over the past couple of months. You feel no-one understands what you’re going through. Well others do and have; they’ve been waiting for you to be approachable. LEO – The Fool You’re anything but a fool Leo; often it’s the behaviour of those around you that causes a knee jerk reaction from you, so avoid biting back at any perceived slight. The Fool is adventurous and this card encourages you to think and act outside the box whilst facing challenging situations without fear. Expand your horizons make bold decisions this week. VIRGO – The Emperor Taking responsibility for ones actions is a sign of maturity and this week associates and partners will sit up and take notice. They sense a "new" you; someone more determined and single minded about what they want to achieve. You've laid foundations for a new way of life and will only operate on your terms and not someone else's. LIBRA – Page of Wands You’ll have good news regarding future creative business projects; it’s like getting the green light you’ve been waiting for. This card takes you on new life adventures so it’s good to start something new. Those of you waiting any kind of exam result will be pleased with what you hear. Children and education also take up much of your week. SCORPIO – The Star Your path becomes clearer this week as a sense of optimism replaces the world weary feeling of late. Your positive attitude will be infectious so that those around you are happy to step in line with your plans. The Star brings hope and encouragement after a stressful time. Any health concerns/issues fade as you feel energised and up for adventure! SAGITTARIUS - Seven of Swords Your bright light attracts the jealousy of others and some in particular are finding it difficult to cope with your success. Keep quiet about your plans as you’re by nature an open book. Friends who act like enemies will soon be part of your past. This is a test of strength of character and discernment, dismiss detractors from your life. CAPRICORN – King of Disks Money matters need your attention this week. You may have to deal with financial contracts, accountants, tax officers or such like. You will have to agree to disagree with someone who values their opinion much the same way you value yours; therefore don't make situations a power struggle. If you must confront someone, make sure you have your facts straight. AQUARIUS – Four of Disks Clever ideas generate income and you’ll be busy entertaining useful connections in order to establish credibility business wise. You'd be wise to plan for the future by consolidating capital or income this week. You’ll generate more than you think however don't let that stop you from saving for a 'rainy day', no bad thing in uncertain times. PISCES - Ten of Cups Your social life picks up so expect a few visitors, although you’d prefer to get out and about. This happy card reminds you to celebrate and appreciate friends, family and the good times. Others show generosity on many levels & expect more than your fair share of romantic opportunities. If you’re in the public eye you’ll be hugely appreciated!
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Mind Body & Soul The Mind-Body Connection Sabina Brownstein You already know this, but it bears repeating: your mental and emotional state impacts your health... and your health impacts your mental and emotional outlook. They are interdependent, so if you support one you are healing the other, and if you neglect one you are jeopardizing the other. In Western culture we often tend to neglect both which is why so many of us are overweight, sedentary, and stressed. Even if we take care of our physical health we can still feel overwhelmed, over-scheduled, anxious, or depressed. Ignoring these feelings eventually causes physical symptoms, and that is what is meant by the mindbody connection.
Throughout history most systems of medicine and healing treated the mind and body as a whole. However, about 300 years ago the Western world began to view the mind and body as two distinct entities, and started to treat the body like a machine with replaceable parts that had no connection to the mind. Some elements of this disconnected viewpoint were positive like the great advances in surgery, trauma care and other areas of medicine. But there was little scientific inquiry into our innate ability to heal through our spiritual and emotional lives. In the 20th century, this view gradually started to change as integrative medicine became more mainstream. Researchers began to study the mind-body connection and to scientifically demonstrate the links between the body and mind. So what does this mean for you and your mental, emotional, and physical health? For starters, it means you have much more control over your health and well-being than you might think. The key is to start practicing stress-reducing, life-affirming strategies on a regular basis to support your long-term health and happiness. Here are a few simple yet powerful practices that can affect positive changes in your well-being:
Autogenic Relaxation
This is a valuable practice in body awareness that is designed to switch off your "fight or flight" reactions while switching on your body's natural relaxation response. It promotes digestion, lowers blood pressure, slows the heart rate and strengthens the functions of the immune system. Once learned it will become a lifelong skill that will be an integral part of your healthy lifestyle. Qi Gong
In Chinese "Qi" means energy and "Gong" means work, so Qi Gong simply means working with energy. Qi Gong artfully combines gentle movement with breathing techniques and meditation to cleanse, strengthen and circulate your life energy. Qi Gong promotes vibrant health, strength and vitality. It also improves posture, strengthens respiration, and boosts concentration. Meditation
Meditation is the most effective way to focus your attention and release the random thoughts that crowd your mind. It allows you to reach a state of profound relaxation and deep peace. It has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety improve learning and memory lower blood pressure reduce pain and enhance creativity. Everyone is different, so find what type of practice works best for you... and stick with it! Well- being practices like the ones mentioned above bring harmony, balance and healing to mind, body and spirit. For contact details see Sabina’s advert in local services.
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There’s something about Mary Poppins Chronic Cardiac Failure Kevin Russell The heart is essentially a pump that moves blood around the body under pressure. It has two halves, the left which pumps oxygenated blood to the body and the right which receives ‘used’ blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs to be re-oxygenated again. The ventricles at the base of the heart have thicker muscular walls that the upper atria because they have to pump the blood to the lungs and body so need to be stronger. In heart failure these muscular walls don’t pump the blood as well as they should so tissues of the body don’t get the oxygen supply they need. But it’s not just the reduced oxygen supply that causes the problems. Because the blood doesn’t flow very well (under reduced pressure) it begins to back up forcing fluid out of the circulatory system causing oedema. If the right side of the heart is involved the oedema becomes visible and affects the extremities so the feet and ankles become swollen. If the left side of the heart has become weakened the oedema is less visible because it collects around the lungs (pulmonary oedema) but the symptoms can be more severe as the person becomes breathless, especially when lying down. The causes are numerous and often it is a combination of several factors which include: damaged heart valves, uncontrolled high blood pressure, blocking of the vessels (atherosclerosis), weakened heart muscles (cardiomyopathy), diabetes, congenital heart diseases, alcohol and cocaine use and endocrine (hormonal) disorders. Of course, as with most illnesses, it can be
Nick Gibbs staging a show where everyFull of enthusiasm following the company’s previous performances of Grease and Sister Act 2, my week preceding the show was one of finding myself unconsciously singing along to all the Mary Poppins classics. For a story so well known and loved it didn’t really matter what your Spanish language skills to enjoy the Director’s take on the Hollywood musical that he had, for the first time, scored and scripted entirely in Spanish - a diversion from the previous shows which were sung in English but scripted in Castellano. The show was again staged at Can Ventosa which is a great auditorium with good views from all but the last few seats at the side of the stalls. We usually head for the circle. Couple of top tips; unusually their theatre seating is unallocated, first come first served so if in a large group go early to ensure you can sit together. Also there is no bar, popcorn, ice cream or any other vending, so if you can’t enjoy a show without a nibble be sure to take along some provisions. The lights go down and as the curtain opens right on cue our now relatively show-savvy 4 year old’s jaw drops in that awe and wonder that the theatre affords. I do not want to get too gushing about it but any enjoyment I get is quadrupled by the joy of a child. They buy into the make believe with an innocence uninhibited by our adult reserve which has them dancing when
exacerbated with lifestyle habits such as smoking, being over weight and lack of exercise. Under normal circumstances chronic cardiac failure doesn’t usually cause cardiac pain, as with a heart attack but other cardiac disorders such as angina can coexist with heart failure. Diagnostic tests include chest x-
dancing is required, guffawing at the most elementary slapstick, and clapping along at every opportunity. The show started with a clever blackout dance piece using ultra violet lights and Mary’s umbrella motif. A sign of the company’s new choreographer and the first indication that there was something about this Mary Poppins. 2 moans out of the way quickly. First I thought Mary’s entrance, enter stage left, a little uninspiring. Appreciated a full blown flying from the back of the auditorium may be beyond the resources of a small company, but for such a creative group I would have thought something a bit more in keeping with Mary’s magic could have been contrived. Second, and nothing to do with the show, damn cellphones. Seriously, at the theatre, is nowhere sacred and have these people no shame? Once the first flash went off it seemed to be the catalyst for many others to put their phones in the air. I found it very distracting. The theatre need to police this. I feel sure a bit of public humiliation for the first perpetrator would stop it in it’s tracks. From there on it’s just bravo! all the way. Those who sing can sing really well, especially Mary herself who’s voice had operatic qualities, and the young Miss Banks, a born thespian if ever there was one—as natural on the stage as the boards on which she tread. Those who danced did so with pro-
fessional grace and sync. I feel sure many of the mums in the theatre gained some additional pleasure from the two disturbingly fit male dancers in the troupe prancing around with an effortless energy that would have left most dads abandoning the standard response of suck-in-yourstomach in as entirely pointless. We were treated to all of the big songs and the whole production was aided by clever set design including digital backdrops and some excellent live musical accompaniment—and particularly sound effects by a very talented percussionist. Of course the Spanish humour was typically unfathomable, the English cup of tea seeming to provide endless laughs (it was also used in Sister Act) with such hilarity as “I like lemon in my tea, John Lemon!” audience in hysterics but that’s fine, I always find it funny that they find it funny, so we’re all laughing along happily together. Finally I have to reserve some individual commendation of the very talented Karen Killeen who plays the Banks’ family maid. In Karen’s first appearance she has the children in stitches with her perfectly timed jumps out of her chair as Mr Banks bangs his fist on the table whilst she is writing the wanted ad
ray (identifies pulmonary oedema), blood tests (anaemia, kidney failure, thyroid function) and ECG. Treatment centres on improving heart function and alleviating symptoms. Medication to eliminate excess fluid (diuretics) or vasodilators that ‘widen’ smaller peripheral arteries reducing the workload on the heart are
common. Nitrates and betablockers that reduce the heart’s work are also commonly used. In extreme cases (depending on underlying cause) surgical interventions such as coronary artery bypass graft, angioplasty or a pacemaker may be needed. There are also many practical things we can do such as keep
for a nanny. Later she steals the show with a routine that starts with a bit of Marylyn Monroe then going into what could be described as ethnic twerking dance psychosis. The scene culminates in a ’splits’ that was as impressive as it was wince-inducing— ouch!. The something about Mary Poppins was a definite step up in professionalism in all aspects of the show. Both our previous visits were very enjoyable, an excellent level of am dram, but director Joaquin Garli deserves great credit for thing from casting to choreography to staging to sound came together to make a great production. By way of footnote, as we were walking from the theatre our son is jumping, with feet together, down the street. “I wish I could jump into pictures” he says. And that is the magic of the theatre. Next up is the very popular Christmas Disney show—look out for tickets as they sell out very fast. https://www.facebook.com/ Cmci.info
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from the Home Countries, Ireland, France and Italy. A good w/end for Saracens, Harlequins, Leicester, Glasgow, Ospreys, Munster, and Leinster, as they all won but bad for Northampton, Bath, Wasps, Sale (beaten by a point), Scarlets and Ulster as they all lost. In the Challenge Cup, the rugby equivalent of footie's Europa League, there were wins for London Irish, Newcastle, Gloucester, Cardiff, Newport, and Connacht and losses for Exeter and London Welsh. Early days yet, methinks, but some catching up to do. Whilst on the subject of Rugby, what a humdinger in the International between Australia and New Zealand as the Blacks, after losing by one point in South Africa, scored a penalty in the last minute against their old rivals to win by one point, and so avoiding back to back defeats for the first time for many a year. Next up for NZ? England at Twickenham next month which will surely give us a pointer for next year's World Cup. Rugby League Now that the domestic scene is done and dusted, t'was the Euro-
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pean Championships (minus England as they participate in the 4 Nations with New Zealand, Australia and Samoa) and favourites France were stunned by Ireland, 22-12, in Dublin and Scotland thrashed Wales 42-18 in Workington (why not Glasgow or Edinburgh?). Football As always, lots of controversy, excitement, red cards, penalties (4) and a glut of own goals (4), as well as last minute goals (5) in the Premier League fixtures over the w/end, none more so than at QPR where it was 1-0 to Liverpool with 3 minutes to go and then wallop! 3 goals in 3 minutes with an own goal winner for the Reds which left our ‘Arry fuming and Rodgers counting his blessings and his three points. Leaders Chelsea, being led for a Premier League record breaking 500th match by skipper John Terry, continued their unbeaten start with a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace where both teams went down to 10 men Man City, in second, walloped Tottenham 4-1 at the Etihad with City's Aguero scoring all 4 although he should have had 5 as he missed one of his 3 penalties and he now
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shares top spot in the scoring charts with Chelsea's Costa on 9. The biggest celebration was at Southampton where 3rd placed Saints absolutely thrashed Sunderland 8-0, including 2 own goals, to record their highest win in the top flight ever. As for the Black Cats, according to today's news, the players are organizing a whip round for some cash to reimburse their 2500 travelling fans their expenses, so good for them! West Ham won 3-1 at Burnley in the clash of the claret and blues to go in to 4th, dizzy heights indeed for all Irons fans and a celebration for manager Big Sam's 60th birthday (I could have sworn he was older than that, must have had a hard life!). Arsenal needed a 91st minute goal to share the points with Hull at the Emirates and are now 11 points behind the leaders with only 8 games gone. Stoke beat Swansea 2-1 at the Brittania where there was a penalty apiece before the Potters winner. Everton got back to winning ways at Goodison with a 3-0 win over freefall Aston Villa, now in 12th and finally, at last, a win for Newcastle as they beat new boys Leicester 1-0 at St James'. In the Monday night match Man
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Football at all levels in Ibiza and Formentera paid respect to San Jordi president Kiko Serra following his sudden death last week. All matches were preceded with a minute’s silence and some clubs wore black armbands. There is a proposal to be heard at the next San Jose council meeting to rename the municipal sports grounds at Can Guerxo the Kiko Serra stadium in his honour.
U shared the points away to West Bromwich Albion in a 2-2 draw that manager Louis van Gaal described as their best performance of the season. United who have now conceded 12 goals in 8 games, twice came from behind to gain a point which leaves them in 6th on 12 behind Liverpool and West Ham both on 13, Southampton 16, Man City 17 and Chelsea topping the table on 22. Finally, in Spain, big wins for both Barça and Real Madrid before the first Clásico of the season on Saturday at the Bernabeu, with the former winning 3-0 with that man Messi scoring his 250th La Liga goal, now only one behind the record, and that man Ronaldo scoring twice in a 5-0 win for the Madridistas and
setting a new record for consistent scoring in La Liga, 15 goals in his first 8 games of the season. Should be a cracker and not one to miss— as should Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday! 'That’s all for this week, have a good 'un!
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Sport Report Jezza´S Sports Report
Barcelona go into this weekend’s El Classico with a 4 point lead over arch rivals Real Madrid. Spanish football is now shown on Sky Sports 5. Watch El Classico from 6pm (Spanish time) 25th October
Jeremy Parmenter Hi sports fans, I’m just back from a little sojourn to the western part of Andalusia. If you haven't been and do get the opportunity, it's well worth a visit. Jaén, Córdoba, Sevilla, Cádiz and Ronda – beautiful cities and stunning architecture, reflecting so many different eras of Spanish history.
Tennis Congratulations to our Andy Murray as he won his 20th ATP Title, beating Spaniard David Ferrer in the Final of the Vienna Open and by so doing, moving up to 7th in the World rankings, which gives him an automatic entry in to the end of season ATP Finals at the O2 in London in November. It's not guaranteed yet, but provided he doesn't lose
in the first few rounds of his next two ATP tournaments, in Valencia and Paris, he can pack his bags for the big showdown in the Smoke for the top 8. Rugby Union The start of the Group stages of the newly formed European Champions Cup involving clubs (Continued on page 15)