Wear Your Poppy With Pride
Cover Photo Cat Milton
Top Cop Shopped By Cop Facing Chop In Mock Doc and Pay Block Shock.
A San Antonio local policeman has made an official complaint in the courts accusing his own chief of police on two counts of wrongdoing. His claim is that the chief has altered official documents and not correctly distributed funds due to pay the police force for extra hours. Both the Town Hall and the police deny these accusations saying that all payments for overtime are reviewed by a committee. It was suggested that the policeman in question was making these claims because he faces possible expulsion from the force over a disciplinary matter. The accusing officer has been unable to work since June and in refuting the charges it was said that officer in question and the police chief had a very poor relationship because of the ongoing discipline issue.
Lucky Escape At Cala Conta-P2
Parasailing Accident Video—P3
Hotel Bonanza
Ibiza has some very happy hoteliers with the island having the highest ever-recorded average hotel bed price in September. This year’s figure of 96.80€ is 17€ more than for the same month in 2013. 3 star hotels charged an average of 106€, a big 34€ more than in 2013 and even 8€ more than in August this year! Comparing the individual districts of Ibiza highlights a huge difference in the average bed price.
San Antonio’s higher ratio of no-frills accommodation returned an average of 52.50€ per person per night. This contrasts starkly with Sant Josep’s average bed price of 172€ per person per night. San Josep’s premium hotels, including Hard Rock and Ushuaia, account in large part for the average price being over 3 times that of San An. See also the Ibizan 757 23rd October ‘4 & 5 Star Frenzy’ http://bit.ly/45frenzy
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Lucky Escape in Plunge
Credit Vicent Marí
“Town Without Laws” Demo 120 neighbours in San Antonio demonstrated at the weekend by banging kitchen pans and shouting slogans against the bad way in which the PP Conservatives are governing the town. The demonstration was called using social media by the ‘Platforma Renovadora Portmanyi’ (PROP). This pressure group want the town hall to improve the cleanliness of the town, reduce noise levels and make
everyone respect and adhere to the town bylaws. Having no official permission for the protest, the demonstrators used the footpaths and zebra crossings so that they were within the law. Those taking part are fed up of San Antonio being “a town without laws” in the summer. After reading a manifesto to this effect, the demonstration ended peacefully.
Football 1, Environment 0 The demonstration against oil exploration in Ibiza only managed to get an attendance of around 240 people last Saturday - this being a lot less than the thousand or so that demonstrated earlier in the year. The protest was intended to pressure the Government into de-
claring the proposed oil exploration will have a negative effect on the environment before the 3rd December. Some have speculated that the poor turnout could have been due to bad timing as the demonstration clashed with the big match Barcelona v Real Madrid.
Vicente Serra with Daniel Pruce from the British Embacy
Our Man in Ibiza
Vicent Serra, the Consell Island Government President met last week with Daniel Pruce, the Assistant British Ambassador for Spain. The talks were mainly centred on British tourists visiting Ibiza and in particular, how to advise them on a safe holiday experience. Taking heed of what happened after the British
Consulate and San Antonio Town Hall started their own information campaign this summer, it was announced that all publicity and information aimed at UK tourists would be agreed beforehand with the UK, local island authorities and tourist industry.
Port Of Ibiza Row. As the Port Authorities began the preliminary work on the changes planned for the inner port area of Ibiza Town, the Architects College came out with damming reviews of the project and even threatened to try to stop the work in the courts. The architects are claiming that the plans haven't been passed by the committees which oversee the historic planning protection given to the frontline buildings in 1969. They also believe the new inner port would be full of mega yachts blocking the post-card views of the old town in summer and become empty in winter when the season was over. They even went as far as to question if the Port Authorities had the correct permissions they needed to start the work this week. It appears to the architects that, though the Port Authority sold the local politicians the concept of a traffic-free inner port, with up to 300 mega yachts moored, there will be the need for a similar number of vehicles to park in the area. As the plans for underground parking within the port area, and a car park on the Santa Eulalia Avenue have been dropped, the Ibiza Town Hall has asked the Port Authority to modify their plan and build parking for 2-300 vehicles as well as taxis and buses in the inner port area. They also complained that the 10 metre street lights will be taller than many of the front line buildings. In addition, a vast number of pergolas will also be erected which will break the aesthetics of the historic area. The Island Consell Government have also become involved asking the Port Authority to suspend the initial work until they had a final positive report from the Central Government. The Port Authorities have responded saying that the timing of these declarations are possibly politically motivated and that all the relevant historic and planning committees on the island had reviewed the project in a positive way. They said that they were going to go ahead with the preliminary work but would wait to start the main work until they get the final go ahead from the Madrid Central Government Min-
Driver Survives Car Plunging Over Cala Conta Cliffs Sometime after dark between Sunday 26th and Monday 27th September, a silver coloured combi-van plunged approximately 35m over the cliffs of Cala Conta, coming to rest in the sea below. Guardia Civil on the scene were able to confirm that the 26 year old female driver had escaped with her life, but no further information regarding her condition was available. It is not known whether there were pas-
sengers in the vehicle. In what looks to be a very lucky escape the Ibiza plated car, possibly a Peugeot, appears to have driven directly off the cliff which is guarded by a simple rope fence. Speaking to local photographer Alec Bettney who took these photos at the scene, the Officers said there was no suggestion the driver had been drinking and that it looked to be an unfortunate accident with the driver clearly not appreciating the proximity of the cliff in the dark.
Photo Credits Alec Bettney istry of Culture. Thoughts are that the Ministry of Culture will find in favour of the project, declaring that the historic and artistic protection of the Ibiza inner port and old town will be maintained. The President of the Port Authority said that the renovation of the inner port was long overdue and would benefit the town immensely once it was finished. He also said that they needed to get on with the work to be ready for summer 2015. Local Businesses Look On “The Bright Side” Of Life. 49.82% of local businesses that participated in a survey organised by the PIMEEF small business association, said that 2014 had been a very good summer when compared to 2013. Only 11% said it had been bad. Over 51% reported up to 25% increases in turnover when compared to last summer whilst 28% said it had been the same. When asked, 65% of those businesses believe next summer will be the same as 2014 whilst 32% are hoping for an even better 2015.
Only 4% think it will be worse. Another survey has shown that the Baleares are the most autonomous region of Spain with the largest increase of selfemployed foreign residents. Since the beginning of the year there have been 3,826 applications for self-employment by foreign residents within the islands. Extra Teaching Support. Two extra teaching technicians are being sent to the island to assist children with special learning difficulties. They will be able to visit any school or college which identifies pupils needing specialist help.
59 Years & Still Going Strong! When Catalina Guasch Ferrer received a call from the Ministry of Social Security & Employment in Madrid saying that she was being awarded a silver medal for having worked 59yrs continuously, she thought it was a joke. It is however true, at 78 years old, Catalina has not been unemployed since she started work at 17 on the family farm. She registered with the Social Security at
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Turtle Loop
Dani the “boba” turtle, who has been recuperating at the aquarium in San Antonio, had to think twice about swimming to freedom when he was released at the weekend in the sea by Conillera (Rabbit) island in front of San Antonio. It seems he had struck up a strong relationship with his keepers whilst he was recuperating for over a month at the rescue centre after having one of his 4 fins amputated. The fin was entangled in plastic debris when Dani was found floating helplessly at Cala Nova.
the age of 29 when she moved to live in Ibiza Town from Sant Carles and started the profession of seamstress. At 34 yrs she opened a ‘pension’ (guest house) in the town which she still runs today, from cleaning rooms to all administration for the business. When not there, Catalina drives to the farms she owns on the North end of the island to work on the land. She has a huge family including great grandchildren and will celebrate the medal award with a family meal. Catalina is not sure that she will go to the award ceremony in Madrid as she says she does not like to be the protagonist! Ferries Break Record. 801,915 passengers have travelled between Ibiza & Formenterra since January, 10.4% up on last year. 75,627 more ferry tickets have also been sold.
Crest Of The Tourist Wave. The 2nd annual forum on tourism in Ibiza, held at the Congress centre in Santa Eulalia, said the industry was riding the “crest of a tourism wave”. Hotel improvements and catering for specialised markets - particularly those with high disposable incomes, along with the rise in internet bookings were creating this boom. Spokespersons at the forum suggested that the natural attractions of the countryside,
Back to full strength, Dani was released into the sea at the weekend but kept swimming back to the launch the keepers were in, having taken him out to open water from the aquarium. In the end Dani must have realised he had to get on with his life and swam off to continue his migration carried by the sea currents. A microchip has been attached to Dani so that his progress can be monitored, no name tag was needed as he will be easy to identify having only 3 fins.
along with the history and culture of the island needed to be promoted more and that the problems of bad transport connections in low season needed urgent attention. The general conclusion was that whilst the summer was booming, we still needed all the sectors of the tourist industry to work together if we wanted the low season start and end of summer to improve. Spanish Corruption Swoop The Guardia Civil launched a major raid on politicians, municipal workers and construction firms suspected of involvement in a bid-rigging scheme. As part of the ongoing Operation Púnica, Francisco Granados, a former member of the Madrid regional government, has been arrested. The operation that took place simultaneously in Madrid, Valencia, León and Murcia saw another fifty individuals arrested. The head provincial authority of León, Marcos Martínez Barazón, of the Popular Party (PP) has also been arrested,along with José Carlos Boza Lechuga (of the PP) and Parla, José María Fraile (of the Socialist Party), Mayors of Valdemoro. It is thought that local councillors and civil servants have participated in the scheme which awarded 250 million € worth of
public contracts in the last two years. Several constructors have also been arrested. Preliminary evidence shows there have been payments made to politicians to secure beneficial decisions for their companies. Francisco Granados, who is the highest-placed ex-official involved in the case had a bank account in Switzerland from 1999 until 2012, from which he withdrew 1.5 million €. Granados was head of the PP’s Madrid branch between 20042011, also top aide to Esperanza Aguirre - president of the Madrid PP party – and mayor of Valdemoro between 1999-2003. Eloy Velasco, High Court Judge, has been investigating the origin of Granados’ fortune, suspecting that it may have come from illegal commissions paid by builders for fraudulent rezoning of land and rigged construction bids. On February 19th, the Spanish newspaper El Mundo brought to light that Granados made his first deposit into the Swiss-based BNP Paribas only a few months after being elected Mayor of Valdemoro. The scandal got him replaced from office in 2011. Granados is also involved in 2 more corruption cases. Recycling Success. Since January 3, 190 tonnes of waste have been recycled by the authorities which represents a 43% increase on previous years. Costing 25,000€ in Consell Island Government grants to operate, the 6 recycling centres around the island built with EU money, are proving to be a great asset for the island and the residents. More people are disposing of waste in a correct and selective manner thus helping protect the local environment. Anti-Flu Jabs. Between now and the 5th December, pensioners on the island and other residents defined as ‘high risk’ will be eligible to have an anti-flu injection at their local health centre.
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Ibiza News Missing Accident Video
The original go-pro film of the parasailing accident in Cala De Bou on Wednesday 25th September has been received by the Ibizan. The video was sent to us anonymously with a note stating that "perhaps after viewing the
the video has been found. It went missing at the time of the accident, but we got it back. The video proves I did nothing wrong. You can see the sea is totally calm. You can see me turn back at full speed when the storm struck. We got them right
Brother & Sister Anggi and Florian video you will concur that Mr Killeen lead you down the garden path and that just perhaps the victims deserve a copy of their video". The video shows the parasailing boat going out from San Antonio harbour into very dark skies. In his previous interview, James Killeen stated "When we
down. They went into the sea at one point, we were that close. The video shows I did everything right." The video is taken from the parachute harness. From the outset very dark skies. At 6m 10s, the boat has changed course back towards land. At 11 minutes it is clear the
Heading out at the start of the trip took the couple out there was no sign or forecast of bad weather. It was a very calm sea with hardly any wind. We had them flying 300m up when I noticed the first very thin line of bad weather on the horizon." The video and full first interview is available online, together with the response from the victim's family the week
flight is in trouble. It is hard to judge exactly what was happening for the next few minutes as the camera spins out of control. At 11m 50s, the building is struck. There are brief images of the parachute and ropes caught in the antenna and the brother and sister suspended in their harnesses. At 14 minutes the sister is heard shouting
Suspended From Roof following the incident in which they disputed the skipper's account. They also raised their suspicion as to the disappearance of the go-pro video. We talked to James Killeen Tuesday. James said "I'm glad
“help me”. View the video via the Ibizan website http://theibizan.com/
Direct link http://wp.me/p4ySJ8-ND
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Restaurat 2014 at
restaurants participating, Restaurat is a celebration of the best in Ibicenco produce with local fayre at the forefront of some fabulous menus. This year’s theme is nuts, drawing upon the tradition of ending a good meal with nuts, though the chefs have been rather more imaginative in their use—spurred on no doubt by the desire to win the coveted winner’s trophy. Taking first place in 2013 were our friends and long term supporters of the newspaper, Villa Mercedes. So what better place to start? Restaurat runs until 14th December. For a full programme and details of which restaurants offer the menu on which days (Villa Mercedes offer it every day) go to http://restaurat.es/
San Antonio’s Restaurat gastronomic festival offers fine food dining at a fixed price of only 15€ for a themed 3 course menu. Now in it’s 6th year and with a record 22 On a brief visit to Villa Mercedes a week or two ago I asked the ever present and ever attentive Josh if he was enjoying the lull in pace after the frantic summer months. Far too consummate a professional to respond by telling me not to be ridiculous but his slightly perplexed expression was enough to know my question wasn’t as straightforward as you might think. What he did
and homemade toasts. Served to us as a sample shot of soup for the review—bit of a tease as you then think that perhaps we should have had the soup. A delicious soup and you couldn’t possibly have too many of the crunchy onion pieces.
Homemade raviolis stuffed with spinach, ricotta, cherry tomatoes and basil.
vour as the best cut of fillet. Wagyu is the way to go—there’s and advertising strap line in there somewhere. Plenty of it too, though you’ll be hard pushed to find it anywhere else in Ibiza for the next month or two as Mercedes have reserved the lot. Something tells me they are pretty keen to retain their Restaurat winner’s status.
Star starter. If you only Desserts go to Villa Mercedes once “To get Wagyu beef in Ibiza is not easy. during Restaurat, as good Traditional apple strudel with raisins, almonds and vanilla ice as the salad and soup To get it on a 15€ menu—impossible cream. were, I’d have to recomsurely– but somehow they have man- mend the Ravioli. The Smooth chocolate temptation with red fruit. parcels of pasta are so aged it somehow.” Creamy orange panna cotta. fine they deserve to We went for the sharing plate of all come tied in ribbon with three—a perfect end to the meal a bow on top. The filling so moreish impart was that the restaurant had with an expresso or two. By now we you are left, well, wanting more. a record number of diners the preare running out of superlatives, but ceding Saturday. A brief visit and no again all true gourmet standard more was said—but I did think to Main Course sweets—especially the brownie myself later that even taking into Grilled vegetables with almonds, packed with red fruits. Then imagaccount the restaurant’s popularity basmati rice and red curry ine if you can the task of getting with residents who do not have the With one steak and one fish lover in the flavour from 100 oranges into a opportunity to visit in the height of the marriage (no it’s the other way tiny ramekin. A question chef has the season, it seemed rather odd to round) this is the one dish we didn’t obviously asked himself and come break the record for covers in Octotry—looked fab coming out of the up with a solution in his panna ber. kitchen! cotta. On arrival to today’s dinner as part Miso cod with cod vegetables in of the annual Restaurat festival sesame oil (see above) I asked manager Javier I can say without hesita“The parcels of pasta are so fine they (who if it is possible seemed even tion that I have never more perky than normal—but we’ll deserve to come tied in ribbon with a had an average, let alone come to that later) about their poor, fish course at Merbow on top” rather special October. Javier told cedes. Chef just gets it me they have served a remarkable spot on every time—that moment 1,600 menus in the past 2 weeks, in cooking when the fish is cooked We mentioned at the outset that peaking at 220 on one Saturday just so. Moist but fleshy and flamanager Javier was even perkier alone. Numbers all the more imvoursome. The Cod was complethan his usual effervescent self. pressive when you consider this is mented, but not at all overYou might think his broader than from a kitchen cooking to the highwhelmed by more of that nuts and usual smile was justifiable for the est standards, everything to order. seeds theme in a sesame oil drizzle. fantastic menu, you might think it Why have they done so well? Time Wagyu beef canary island style the record number of diners. to find out. with “mojo picón” and wrinkled Could it be his confidence in retainpotatoes. ing the Restaurat trophy, or even Starters Whoa there! To get Wagyu beef in his success in negotiating the Exotic autumn salad with dry figs, Ibiza is not easy. To get it on a 15€ world’s best Wagyu deal? onion jam, honey, mezclum of menu—impossible surely– but with All of those would put a smile on lettuce and dry nuts vinaigrette. no evidence of what would have any restaurant manager’s face, but We love a salad with fruit and been a perfectly reasonable surit turns out that only 2 weeks ago though I didn’t think to ask the charge on the menu they have manJavier became a new dad—take a name of the cheese the combinaaged it somehow. For the uninitilook on page 13. tion with the fig and strawberry ated Wagyu beef comes from the Without question, one hell of a was fantastic. The real winners on most expensive of cattle breeds, month. the plate however were the dressinitially from Japan. It has the virings of honey, onion jam and vinaitue of having a higher ratio of Villa Mercedes winter hours from grette which added toasted almonounsaturated to saturated fats, November 1st are lunch sittings monds and pine nuts to every making it lower in cholesterol. Guilt every day from 1-5, dinner mouthful. I was not proud of myself free steak if you will. And even the Thursday to Saturday 7-11. See for hunting through the few recattle come out of it well with the advert right for contacts and maining leaves to be sure I’d had addition of beer and red wine to entertainment. every last one of them, but it was a their grain diets. Everyone is a wintask well worthy of the effort. ner and the plate was as good as www.villamercedesibiza.com Zucchini soup with crunchy onion the hype. As tender and full of fla-
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Registering on the Padrón
The padrón is a list of all the people who live in a certain town. Empadronarse is the act of registering yourself on this list with your local town hall.
Who should register? It is obligatory by Spanish law to register on the padrón at the Town Hall where you habitually reside, yet many British ex-pats still have not done so. Perhaps some view the padrón as a means of vigilance by the state, in ‘bigbrother’ fashion. However, in reality, it is simply a way for the town hall to know how many people live in their area, without entering into investigations as to a person’s official residence status or financial affairs.
padrón office of your town hall and fill in the form they provide. Take along official identification, such as a passport, and also your NIE or residence certificate/card, a recent utility bill in your name, and the deeds to your house or a copy of your rental contract. Although you may have to return to collect your certificate, the actual registration is completed all on the same day. Some town halls in the Balearic Islands make a small charge for issuing a Certificado de empadronamiento.
Registration Benefits Once you’ve completed the simple process, you can begin to enjoy all the advantages being on the padrón offers, such as:
Access to benefits & social care
You must be on the padrón for a certain period of time in order to access some income-related benefits and other aspects of social care available through social services at your town hall. A reduction in taxes
Depending on the town hall, registration on the padrón could mean reductions in certain community charges and inheritance tax. Furthermore, those on the padrón can also often enjoy discounted courses, leisure and cultural activities run by the town hall. Discounted travel
padronamiento’ can allow residents of Spanish islands to receive discounts of up to 50% on air fares and ferry tickets between the islands and the mainland. Voting rights
In order to register to vote in local or European elections, you must first be registered on the
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padrón. An easier life
You’ll find you need your padrón certificate to carry out various administrative tasks, such as register for healthcare, register your car with Spanish number plates or enrol your children in school.
Registration on the Padron is the first required step to registering for your vote in next year’s local elections. We are encouraging as many people as possible in the ex-pat community to register to vote and make our opinions and concerns heard at the Town Hall. Vote for your Voice is a non-political group established to encourage the non-Spanish residents of Ibiza to register to vote in local elections, and to offer advice and assistance as to how, when and where to register. https://www.facebook.com/groups/voteibiza/
A current ‘Cerificado de Em-
Better public services
How do you register? You don’t have to own your house to register, just have an address where you habitually live, no matter whether you are the owner, you rent, or live with family or friends. Nor is registration a long drawn out registration process. Simply go to the
Central government allocates money to the different municipalities according to how many people are on the padrón. Therefore, if you are not registered, your town hall is losing money for the provision of health centres, police officers, fire fighters and schools.
Energy Kids Carly Sorenson This Sunday saw a beach based kids event organised by IbizaMamas as part of Ibiza 'Energy Week' take place in Cala Vadella. The event was advertised from 12:30 – 19:30pm, with activities to suit all ages. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but headed off in the boat at around one pm on an unseasonably warm, sunny and calm Sunday with my husband and eleven month old. We were already having a lovely time on near deserted, flat sparkling seas, so a fun event would be the cherry on top of a rather special cake. When we moored up at Cala Vadella at around two thirty we wondered if we'd come to the right place. There were a fair few people on the beach, but no signs of a kids day that we could see. I consulted the facebook page for the event and noticed that someone else had already asked for specifics on the location, I read them and we dinghied in to the beach. On arrival we found some tables and mats set up in a shaded corner and introduced ourselves. There were a few parents and kids there and one of the tables had art equipment on it. The atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly and the kids were having fun painting, but it felt like it hadn't really got
going yet. We were also hungry so went off for lunch for an hour. Whilst we were gone, the event moved to a more central location, and numbers of both participants and activities had grown by the time we re-joined. A smiling group of children and parents sat around one table painting with acrylic paints, glitter and paper, having a wonderfully messy experience. Some kids were stripped off in the warm sun (ours soon followed suit) and having a whale of a time painting themselves as well as their paper. At another table, paper, glue, foam shapes and letters and magazine pages were laid out, whilst children made creative collages. A little way away, a large wooden frame had been painted by other children, and was being used to take photographs through. On top of these creative activities was a prettily decorated face painting station next to which sat a charming and perpetually smiling woman playing songs on guitar and getting the children to join in. The little ones danced and clapped along, and the older ones and parents joined in with the singing. Even a visit from police after some miser with too much time on their hands reported the event (goodness knows how a group of parents and kids doing gentle, quiet and relaxed creative activities on the beach could possibly be construed as a nuisance… Shame on the person who reported it) did not dampen the upbeat atmosphere or deter any of us from enjoying some quality time in the sunshine. Smiles and good humour abounded and the brief interruption was quickly
forgotten. My little monkey thoroughly enjoyed interacting with other kids, painting, dancing and playing, and I enjoyed meeting new mums and catching up with those I already knew. Big congratulations must go to Ioana and IbizaMamas for organising the day and to Paloma, Dolly, Nute and Micandrea for 'bringing their magic to the beach' as Ioana said! And thank you to all who participated and made it such happy, relaxed fun. I can highly recommend any future IbizaMamas event.
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Interview: The Ting Tings “we wanted that analogue tape sound from the late, late 70s and early 80s.“
Claire B UK band The Ting Tings, who are Katie White and Jules De Martino, have been based in Ibiza for the last 18 months whilst they wrote and recorded their third album, which has been co-produced by former Duran Duran guitarist, Andy Taylor. In case you’ve never heard of them, they had a number one single in the UK with ‘That's Not My Name’ in May 2008, and their first album ‘We Started Nothing’ went to number one in the UK album charts later that month. I spoke to them at the end of August after the first of their two performances at Mike and Claire Manumission’s Phantasmagoria night at Booom, where they played some of the their new material for the first time. They were in the throws of preparing for the album release and planning the forthcoming tour. I wanted to find out why they came to Ibiza and if the island had any influence on the album and ask about the process of putting it together. They talked openly for 40 minutes and what resulted is a fascinating insight into the creative process between the two of them and their approach to working within the tough world of the music industry, and lots more. We can’t print the full interview here as it would fill the whole paper! However, the interview in its entirety is on our website at http://wp.me/p4ySJ8-NL
You came to Ibiza to write & record your 3rd album. How long have you been here? K: How long have we been here for [she looks at Jules and they both laugh]? J: We came first on and off to do some writing and rented a place, brought this studio [the equipment in the room where we did the interview] into that house, stayed four months and then
“nothing beats having proper mics and testing one, two, three, and once the needles go, you really feel like you’re making a record” went on tour, came here and rehearsed, went on tour again in China … K: And then we came back from China and rented a house in Santa Gertrudis that had a little studio space and we started writing and recording there, and then slowly moved our studio over to here [at Sonic Vista Studios] with Andy. It’s probably been about a year and a half, but backwards and forwards a little bit. J: Probably a solid year, and then half a year on and off when we were travelling quite a lot. We were kind of based here – all our equipment was here. I’d say we spent a solid year working here on the record. K: And then we went to New York to Avatar Studios to mix it and finish it. Why New York? K: It was the studio basically. Because, the good thing about Andy is that he has a lot of experience, because he’s old school you know, he’s from back in the day … That’s Andy Taylor who used to be in Duran Duran? K: Yeah, he knew how to work all that analogue tape which Jules, especially Jules was fascinated with anyway, so why Andy was quite interesting was because he’s spent the last 6 years learning Pro Tools but his real forte was recording on analogue tape, and we wanted that
kind of sound from the late, late 70s and early 80s. And he’d actually recorded there with Power Station in the past and he recommended that studio. So we went there, and it was all wood, the studio, so it gives you that real woody sound. We ran every track through analogue tape and back on so everything had like this air in it. And then, it went so well that, how long did we book the studio for? J: We rented the studio for 6 weeks to mix the whole album, but I think we finished it in 3, so we had 3 weeks there and then we ended up recording 2 tracks there that made the album. So you actually wrote and recorded the tracks whilst you were there? J: We had demos of these tracks when we went there, and they weren’t the greatest tracks, they weren’t going to make the album, but because we had 3 weeks there, Bruce Springsteen’s brass section came in for a day and so they started playing on it and we thought this track is actually good and then rewrote the worst bits of the song, corrected it … K: And then we were watching this documentary on 10CC and how they recorded ‘I’m not in love’ and how they recorded their vocal and every note and the whole spectrum of chords, and then they played the huge old mixing desk like a keyboard, and we were like, we’ve got 3 weeks, when in our lives are we
ever going to be in this kind of because you’re in a real studio, studio where we can experiment with a real producer [Andy] who and have a bit of fun rather than back in the day was using anarush. So we did that. We have a logue, and he was back in his song called ‘Communication’ element as well because he hadwhere we did the whole 10CC n’t done a lot for quite a long approach to it and played the whole “the good thing about Andy Taylor mixing desk like a is that he has a lot of experience, keyboard. because he’s old school you know, J: It was probably the only time, he’s from back in the day …” we’ve recorded 3 albums now, the first was a time. There was just this natural treat because it was from our buzz. We had a great engineer bedrooms in Salford and it was who has worked on … and all really successful, so we’ll never the stories he would tell us about forget that experience for obviall the greats he had worked ous reasons. The second album with … you’d be sitting there all was, second album blues, it was day and then go back in the stua tough record. We went to Berdio and feel really confident to lin to record it, and that was play guitars and drums and with hard work … the brass section, so it felt like And then you scrapped it as well didn’t you because we were really making a record. I know that sounds weird, but you weren’t happy with it? J: Yeah, and then we scrapped with digital recording, and you it, and we had label issues, the know with all your technology, you’re recording us now and this whole kind of … K: Everything that could go is fantastic because its ideal to get it down, but nothing beats wrong went wrong … J: Yeah, the perfect storm, and having proper mics and testing then doing the third album, we’ll one, two, three, and once the never forget it. I think it was the needles go, you really feel like most … working with Andy in you’re making a record. Ibiza, in a room, in fact this room and another room round For much more of the Ting Tings read the full 8,000 word the other side at Sonic Vista, interview at the Ibizan website which was his room when he http://wp.me/p4ySJ8-NL was here, and we amalgamated our equipment. We had the best 9 months with him just creating The Ting Tings 3rd album ‘Super Critical’ was released stuff. And then the icing on the on October 27th. They cake was going to Avatar Stu- embark on tour November dios in New York because we 15th. Full details at: felt like we were a band again,
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Fetish Dinner Ball @ Bambuddha
Cocoons Bar, Es Canar
Dress to impress as costume is required for entry to what is Ibiza’s original festival of fear. Dinner is included with champagne on arrival. 65€. http://bit.ly/1yYY3Xu
From 8pm with tunnel of terror! Free entrance.
Be Crazy Halloween Edition @ Pacha
VII Fiesta infantil de Halloween, San Rafael.
Feat Jean Claude Ades, Technasia and Alex Kennon. Free guestlist Facebook events/885388428139199
Halloween 14 @ Boutique Hostal The Infamous After Party—From 3am on Nov 1st. http://on.fb.me/1tLDKLS
Halloween @ The Underground
Vamp Rocks @ Pikes
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. Tickets are now on sale at 10€ in advance or 20€ with BBQ included. Entry on the night is 15€. For tickets/ info contact Leanne Chill-ton on 678212535. FB Vamp Rocks http://on.fb.me/12cVTWM
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FUDE Halloween Edition @ Pacha Restaurant DJ’s Dazzla, Boshan montes, Carlos Jurado. Halloween menu. Fashion show at midnight. Res & Info facebook.com/TheIbizaprojectOfficial
Bar 1805, Ibiza Closing Party & Halloween Dinner 66,6€ for 2 people. http://on.fb.me/1rT1HdU
Palardi TexMex, Santa Eulalia Halloween party, dress up for the freebees!
Granny’s Bar, Es Canar Thursday 30th 8am-4am. Free shot for people in costume!!!! (we don’t know if they mean 8pm or are having a 20 hour party—if the latter, good effort.)
The Fish, San Antonio 7pm till late. Prize for best costume, Halloween cocktail and shots, party games etc. Entertainment for all the family from 6pm. Cachirulo & Showsibiza.com.
Family Halloween Party @ Babylon Beach 5€ per child incactivities. From 3.30pm, Friday 31st http://on.fb.me/1yYPT1A
Mar-I-Pins, Cala De Bou Not 2 B Missed Fancy Dress Party from 9pm,
Kokoro, Santa Eulalia Terrible Closing Party with Friendly prices from 7pm
Halloween De Piruleto, Gran Piruleto Park Kiddies fun and games from 12 noon to 8pm Info Tel 971390655
Stevie D’s, San Antonio Halloween Party and Free Ghoulash
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Greixonera
Greixonera Ibicenca Recipe Ibizan Greixonera used to served on special occasions, however these days it is found on the desert menu of most Ibizan restaurants. Similar to British bread and butter pudding in that it makes use of yesterday’s bread (ensaimadas). Greixonera is the name of the earthenware dish that this is cooked in, but you can use a cake mould or baking tray. This version of the recipe couldn’t be simpler and is perfect for a children’s cookery session. Once mastered you will want to move up to caramelising the sugar for that professional touch. Ingredients for 4 people: 8 stale Ensaimadas (spiral shaped pastries, you could use
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Native Chef
any stale sweetbread e.g teacakes) 8 eggs, beaten 1l of milk 300g of sugar butter 1 lemon cinnamon
Preparation Cook the milk and then allow to cool. Add the well beaten eggs. Add the ensaimada in pieces, the sugar and a little grated lemon rind. Grease a mould with butter and put the mixture into it. Put it in a moderate oven for about half an hour. Presentation Turn it out when it has cooled and dust with cinnamon.
Hierbas
Hierbas Ibicencas Recipe There are many ways of making hierbas, with small variations to the recipe depending on the area of the island. Everyone has their own secret twists so get creative. Ingredients Anisette ¾ Dry anise ¼ Thyme Rosemary Spearmint Mint Lemon verbena Juniper Sage Wild fennel Camomile Bay leaf Lavender Rue
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Helichrysum stoechas Felty germander Orange peel 1 leaf from an orange tree Lemon peel 1 leaf from a lemon tree
Method Put some of each aromatic herb into a bottle (or bottles!), and for the orange and lemon peels, the size of a slice. You can use a twig to make the job easier. Fill the bottle with both types of anis (remember to add ¾ of anisette and ¼ of dry anise), previously blended together. Then leave the bottle in a dark room or cupboard for a minimum of two months. And for the last step, you only have to open the bottle and enjoy your own homemade Hierbas Ibicencas!
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Community It’s Good To Talk Kate Stillman
Dear Kate I work in IT so am quite good at computers, recently my husband has been spending more and more time on his computer, and when I checked his history it had been deleted, which immediately made me feel uncomfortable. So over a few days I kept checking it and he forgot to delete it one day and I now know he has been watching pornography. It has really upset me as I thought we had a good relationship and he respected me and women in general, I have not told him what I have discovered but I am sure he knows something is up as I have been a bit odd. Do you think I should tell him?
Yours, J.O Dear J.O Thank you for your e-mail and I am sorry to hear you have discovered something which has caused you so much upset. It is always interesting when clients have suspicions about a partner, whatever those suspicions maybe, because often they ask if they should endeavour to establish the truth, my answer is always the same – What are you going to do with the truth? If your suspicions are found to be true then what are you going to do, because once you have a definitive answer and it is no longer a suspicion it becomes very difficult to do nothing. So in your case you have found out something that upsets you and you are unsure if you should confront your partner. I suppose the most important questions to ask yourself are. What will a confrontation achieve? How dis-
turbing is this to me in the grand scheme of the relationship? Is it a “deal breaker” or can I live with it? Now that you know, I am not sure that you will be able to not tell him what you have found, maybe for now, but at some point possibly during an unrelated argument it might come out, and you will probably not have time to think about it, and how you want to handle it. If you think you can live with it and him, then it might be an idea to let him know you know so that it doesn’t come out when you least want it to. This will also give you an opportunity to discuss it and try to understand it a little. If you feel you can’t live with it, then telling him your will be marking the end of the relationship and it is up to you when you want to do that. There is no rush to make any decision, you must take your time and do whatever it is that enables you to continue to continue to live the way you want to. Please do keep in touch.
Warm regards, Kate. For contact details see Kate’s advert in local services.
Letter From Juan It is one of those weeks where I am staring at a blank screen and wondering what on earth I am going to write about to you. I can hear my old English teacher saying “now don’t waffle on about nothing” but I have a horrible feeling that it might well be what will happen. So I quite understand if you leave now and move on to the next article. However, I am encouraged to carry on by what another teacher used to say “the forest would be very quiet if all the birds were quiet except for the best singers.” This reminds of a comedian I saw on the television the other night who said wouldn’t life be so much simpler if every bird was like the cuckoo. Why?, because it would be so much easier to identify the bird species if every bird sang like a
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cuckoo and sang out their name “robin, robin or kestrel, kestrel” etc.! The other bird nearest to singing its name is probably the Hoopoe but enough of the ornithological stuff, it could be as boring as the weather to most people. However what is not boring is the incredible scenery around this island and now the cooler weather has arrived (!!), well that’s the theory, our walking group has started up again. Once a week we go off into the countryside and experience all the wonderful sights, views and historical locations that we are lucky enough to call our home – you should try it some time. Have a wonderful time, until next week, yours Juan.
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Age Concern Bingo Age Concern will be holding their popular Bingo on the 7th November 2014 at The Olive Tree, Cala de Bou. Doors open at 3.p.m. Entrance 12€ to include refreshments. Raffle prizes would be much appreciated. Limited seating so please ring Lyn on 971346094 to reserve. ries. Although the EnglishSpeaking Church does not own a church building, the beautiful Roman Catholic churches that are lent to us, with such friendly priests, are places of great blessing. “For where two or three are gathered together in my name I am there with them” (Matthew 18:20) This is the reality of when we meet together and the Risen Lord Jesus is present and beautiful things happen where Jesus is. People are filled with His light and joy. Life has meaning and purpose. God’s strength and courage are received, sometimes there is healing. So there is everything to look forward to.
Farewell from Walter and Diana. View From The Pew Walter Robbins The English-Speaking Church in Ibiza is looking forward with great enthusiasm to meeting their new permanent Chaplain, whom arrives in Ibiza soon. He is the Reverend Doctor Peter Pimentel with his wife Susan. They come from the Isle of Wight in the UK and many years of very good church life. The church they say farewell to is successful, busy and joyful, drawing people of all ages. So the new Vicar Peter and wife Sue will be bringing good things with them as they join the unique church in Ibiza. There will be lots of opportunities to meet with Peter and Sue and enjoy their company. The first will be at the Remembrance Day service at Santa Eulalia on Sunday 9th November. It will be a big change for them, as there will no longer be a short ferry trip to the mainland as in the Isle of Wight. They will have to get accustomed to the very friendly Geckoes of Ibiza as they do their clever circus tricks holding on to the ceiling, the noisy Cicadas in the summer, and the times when the sky rains mud. Diana and I have loved our two months here and will return to the UK with very happy memo-
Services Sun 2nd Nov: 9.30am BCP Communion, San Rafael. 11am Service of the word with Praise and worship, San Rafael.
Around The Island Walk Claire B Toby Clarke from Walking Ibiza has just completed his fourth walk around the coastline of Ibiza, taking a group of eight walkers with him this time. Beginning on October 12th, their 11-day adventure covered a distance of almost 250km, with them completing a full day’s walking and then camping out under the stars each night. The first time Toby did the Around the Island walk was in
Doris Loves The World
State Of Grace Overwhelmed with furniture, burning clumps of sage, Sending ancestors and ghouls on their merry way, So at last I’ll be released from that rainy day, Seven years of service to a crumbling house, Odds were stacked against me, but tenacious mouse Chewed her way through residue, tenants wouldn’t leave, With six thousand academic books he couldn’t heave! Finally we gave the push, sold our old Dad’s home, Which he’d carefully constructed from good Cotswold stone, All their love was in them walls, it made my heart bleed To see his old greenhouse, broken, gone to seed, But materialistic things lose their sturdy grip When we cross to other side in Death’s battleship, Halloween brings all souls near, veil becoming thin, Had to put his garage tools in the skip or bin, Grandfathers whose artistry created fine antiques, Had us flogging wardrobes on internet for weeks, Solicitors argued small print, inventing disputes, While I cleared that old garden of our ancient roots, Forty five years I remember playing in pig pen, Took the furniture and made it into hidden den, Where I lost National health specs, deliberately I think, Somewhere for a safe escape from the demon drink Which beset our family with such painful tales, Now all that can rest in peace along with ebay sales, So I’m left with memories of playing ghosts in sheets, Down Queens head in scary masks, skeletons for cheeks, Cobwebs decorating dungeons, apple-bobbing, soaked, Witches hats and brew galore, devil’s fork that poked, Ghastly gnashers, blacked-out eyes, scars and evil grins, Graveyards coming back to life to play for all our sins, Next of course come sparklers, childhood Guy Fawkes’ nights, Dad’s bonfires and street parties, not just family fights, Home-made effigies we’d burn on that funeral pyre, Sending sparks to Heaven so we could rise higher Than the past remembered to a brighter place, Where sun shines on all relations in a state of grace, That’s where I’m now settling, no more need to fear, Feet up for the winter with all that I hold dear.
Luv doris, the new age guru x www.dorisandfriends.com doristlc@hotmail.com
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October 2010 when he set off with his dog Cosmo and just 1€ in his pocket. Relying on the generosity of strangers, many gave him food, water, shelter and encouraged him in the moments where his energy levels and spirits were low. This first adventure revealed the depth, beauty and spirit of the island. After that Toby was hooked and wanted to share the routes and places he discovered.
Asked for his personal highlights the campsite at Cala D’Albarca had a special mention. “The sunrise that morning was particularly beautiful. Everyone was there just going, ‘wow’. It was really special.” After crossing the finishing line in the port in Ibiza last Thursday, the adventurers looked both elated and knackered as they sipped on a celebratory glass of chilled champagne.
Old Tavern Coffee Morning “Could you please put a thank you in the paper from me to tell all friends and customers that we raised 835.82€ on our Old Tavern coffee morning in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Appeal.
A big thank you to everyone who baked cakes and savouries including Pam Bennett, Carol Winch and Jo from the Highlander.” Thanks from Just Jackie.....xxx
Daisy (Adoptando). Female. She has a microchip, is vaccinated and sterilized. She is very active and affectionate.
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One of the walkers, Rebecca Simpkin said, “You see the island from a completely different perspective”. Looking happy and tanned, Rebecca commented that “abseiling down a cliff to a beach” was one of her “definite highlights”. “Camping at Es Vedrá was also magical. There’s a lot of Ibiza that’s completely untouched and to see it all, to see the ruins where people lived hundreds of years ago, it was just beautiful. I’ve fallen in love with the island all over again”. “It really clears your head as well. I’d highly recommend this walk if anyone’s suffering from any kind of depression. On a serious note, it really elates you! When you look back each day at what
you’ve achieved you feel so amazing”. For Joe Buckle, this was his third time walking around the island and he has already signed himself up for next year, as has his sister and some friends from England, who will all be raising money for charity. The Around the Island Walk is something which quenches his desire to “explore and know everywhere in Ibiza - every cala and every cove”. “I love nature and I love the fresh air. I like to feel strong and it’s the best fitness challenge you can do – it’s pure, natural exercise”. As well as the regular guided walks that Walking Ibiza organise, the Around the Island Walk
is becoming an annual event, and you can sign up to next year’s walk starting on October 11th, 2015, for a deposit of 99€. Go to the website and follow the link to reserve your place: www.walkingibiza.com
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Thursday 30th October to Wednesday 5th November ARIES – The Wheel of Fortune If you've been a bit low lately then this card is the answer to your prayers, for it indicates that if you've been down, then the only way to go is up! Don't waste time feeling sorry for yourself, (this is hardly an Aries trait anyway), get out and look for fresh opportunities. Be adaptable and open to new ideas. TAURUS – The Sun This card promises happy times this week as well as new opportunities, which if you’re sharp enough, should be grasped by both hands. You're now on the way to increasing your personal wealth so embrace the idea of success. If your health has given you cause for concern, this healing card brings vitality and a sense of wellbeing at last. GEMINI – Ten of Swords You're at the point of an emotional breakthrough this week, however from your current perspective might find that hard to believe. Old fears can cripple your creative output if you allow them to go unchecked. By all means seek the advice or help of someone you trust as you need to offload and be supported by loving, kind friends. CANCER – Nine of Cups This is a lovely card and one of the three wish cards in the tarot pack. Make a firm statement to life about what you want. Worries start to fade this week ad new and exciting opportunities start to materialise. You can attract what you want so remain positive about personal and financial goals. You feel happy and content. LEO – Justice (reversed) You feel that an opportunity close to heart is slipping away and that you’re being taken further from cherished goals. Sometimes however, you have to bite the bullet, cut your losses and realise that you can't always get your way. Karma or an eye for an eye operates with this card reversed. Something you'll have to accept and move on. VIRGO – Two of Disks Maybe you're juggling too many balls in the air, which is causing stress and imbalance in your day to day life. Try to keep on an even keel and don't let others get to you, remember that although they’re entitled to their opinion you don’t have to follow it. Watch your finances this week, bills will need to be paid. LIBRA – The World This card brings you the freedom to finally choose your own path as you've now learned from past mistakes and don’t intend to repeat them. Remain open to new opportunities and ready to act. Libra can be famous for indecisiveness, but this is not the week to be so. There's every sign that a new venture will be successful. SCORPIO – Prince of Swords Resist the urge to be overbearing towards loved ones or colleagues as you’ll only rub them up the wrong way. You may be in the right, but it won't do you any favours to be high handed or dogmatic. Don't forget that others too may have long memories and won't shy away from a confrontation sometime in the future. SAGITTARIUS – Three of Disks (reversed) Your fortunes seem to be all at sea at the moment, one minute you're on the crest of a wave, the next down in the depths. It must be incredibly frustrating at times. The best way to view obstacles this week is to not see them as such. There’s good reason behind the lack of progress. Try to be patient. CAPRICORN – Eight of Cups You must sometimes think that there is no end to the demands that others put upon you and you’re getting a bit fed up with it all. Why not take off and leave all in sundry to take care of themselves and their issues. So are you waiting for? A short break will be restorative and quite possibly, even romantic! AQUARIUS – Ten of Disks Adding to your material security is easy this week as others like what you do and are willing to dig deep for your services. This card also indicates an unexpected windfall, so you might want to speculate to accumulate. Life is offering you opportunities that a year ago would have been hard to imagine. How wonderful, so be thankful! PISCES – Prince of Wands It's a great week to consolidate any travel plans and business could also be linked to your trip, so firm up those appointments and prepare well. This Prince can also indicate a home move for some, one linked with renewed optimism for the future or a sense of adventure. Someone, probably a man, has a good business idea for you.
Fiction Against Regulations L T Kelly, author of Falling Into You / Falling To Pieces. I threw myself back into the office chair. Sweat coated my skin beneath the beige camouflage uniform. A loud sigh followed a huff broke the silence in the tent. I'd scoured the Internet for the American soldier that had been standing in front of that same desk. The last time had been three weeks ago.
I took my bottom lip in between my teeth as I thought of how foolish I'd been. I'd tried to play hard to get when he'd asked for my number. Turned away from him so that his soft lips rubbed against my cheek instead of my mouth. It wasn't that I hadn't liked him. It was the exact opposite. Jeremy Fuller was a keeper. I'd played hard. That seemed so stupid now.
Health Matters - Cannabis. Kevin Russell There are many rumours about the good and the bad of smoking cannabis. Taking legal substances, like alcohol and cigarette smoking out of the equation, it is the most commonly used of all drugs. It is widely available, comes in many forms (and names) and the legal restrictions regarding the growth and selling it can be confusing. It is now legal in many countries, states and cities. Colorado state sales have generated $47 million since the beginning of the year, not to mention secondary industries like tourism. In Spain marijuana clubs are becoming popular, there are 300 registered associations in Barcelona, the largest having 1,600 members, 25% of all adults have tried or smoke it. The newspaper El País reports that in Cataluña the sector pays approximately 5 million euros every month to the government in IVA and social security. That’s a lot of money. But are the dangers and benefits known? Cannabis has many side effects, the active ingredient, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), affects the way your mind works so can make you feel chilled, happy, giggly and relaxed, even more sociable. It also alters your senses and can make you have visual or auditory hallucinations. Anxiety, paranoia, reduced motivation and lightheadedness are also reported. It can also exacerbate pre-existing psychological illnesses such as schizophrenia and depression. The risk of
I flinched, caught off guard by the sound of the zip on the door of the huge domed tent. I flicked my eyes to the clock hanging against the white tarpaulin lining from a piece of string. "Still looking for him then?" My colleague, Suzie stepped into the accommodation cell where I worked. We were deep inside the confines of a compound close to Basra airport. A place you'd never ex-
lung cancer is twenty times higher from cannabis smoke than cigarette smoke. Mixing cigarette smoke with cannabis can augment the risks of bladder, breast and throat cancers. But it’s not all bad. There are clinical trials underway investigating the effect marijuana (or more accurately THC) has on multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, cancer pain, appetite loss, migraines, gastrointestinal disorders and epilepsy. The medical community is giving it some thought. One of the problems arising from this is social acceptance and the standardising THC strength or potency so it can be used. Many people have used it ‘medicinally’ for many years and would swear by it, but recognition of the medical effects needs to be studied rigorously. Many people believe that taking cannabis is the first step to taking stronger drugs. This may or may not be the case, but what is clear is that people need to be well informed so they can make their own decisions bearing in mind their own background and medical history. It is clear that smoking cannabis causes harm both physically and psychologically and this needs to be considered and weighed up against any sensation of wellbeing or social benefits. If you have any concerns around cannabis Talk to Frank is an informative website that deals with many drug related issues. If you want me to discuss any health related issue please get in touch via my email below or see my advert. kevin1370@yahoo.com
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pect to find the man of your dreams. But I had. Now he'd disappeared without a trace. "I think it's time I gave up," the words caught in my throat. My body ached with the realisation that I wasn't going to find him. I squeezed my eyes shut and slammed my fist on the desk. "How can a thirty-year old American not be on any social media? I just don't get it." I needed to scream and cry like the girl I was, not the soldier I was meant to be. I sent my chair flying as I stormed out of the tent. Suzie called after me, pity laced in her voice. I kept running until my boots sunk into the moonlit sand as I strode across dessert away from the neat rows of beige accommodation tents. I slumped to the ground, glad of the quiet isolation that the desert gave me. I couldn’t get him out of my mind. The thought of his smile created a nauseating ache in my stomach. “Kate? You okay?” My head snapped back. I leapt to my feet throwing myself at him, almost knocking him to the ground with my embrace. Jeremy clutched the tops of my arms, holding me away from him he dipped his head to meet my eyes. “Are you okay?” he asked me again, frowning. I hesitated, turning away from him for a moment to catch my breath. “What happened? You were gone? I thought I’d never see you again. I searched for you.” I wanted to wave my arms around but he still had a firm grasp on me, like he didn’t want to break contact with me. He pulled me close to him so that my head rested on his chest. The heat from him warmed me more than the midday sun. “I’m so sorry. I had to leave very quickly. My brother was involved in an accident. It was touch and go for a while, but he’s going to be fine." “Oh," I muttered, guilt swarmed me. "I hope he’s okay. It’s just...I
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thought,” my throat constricted as I gulped back tears. “I’m just glad you came back, so I could,” I hesitated before finding my bravery. “Tell you that I’ve fallen for you.” I held my breath and waited for him to laugh at me. His head dipped down, the smile he wore reached his clear blue eyes. His lips, those beautiful lips crushed against mine, his fingers caressed my cheek. “That’s the best news I’ve had in a while,” he said breaking away, his forehead still against mine. I grinned before taking full advantage of being in the darkened dessert. After all, kissing whilst in uniform is totally against regulations. Gardener’s Corner—Green Roofs Pt2 John Hitchin Following on from the last article, Green Roofs can be classified as either intensive, semi intensive or extensive. It is the depth of the planting system that denotes the classification. Extensive roofs support about 50-120kgs of vegetation per sq meter whilst intensive roofs support about 390-730kgs per sq meter. Therefore an intensive green roof is one that would support a garden with vegetables, lawns and trees, whereas the extensive roof is one that would allow a low maintenance cover of plants. This type of roof would need to be weeded once or twice a year and have a treatment of fertiliser annually. One of the advantages of the extensive green roof is that it can be laid on a much thinner growing medium than an extensive roof. The type of plants grown on these roofs are normally sedums or different types of moss. There are some designers who build both types of roof on one building, which needs careful planning. Anyone thinking of building green roofs should seek specialist advice as the different loads involved need
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Our most heartfelt congratulations to Yamilet & Javier on the birth of their son Saúl Eloy. Born on Monday 13th October at 3.35pm and weighing in at 3.9kg. Dad Javier will be known to many of our readers as Manager of Villa Mercedes restaurant. As a bit of a workaholic we were surprised Jav had the time for making babies, but then January is the one month they close. You figure it out. adequate structural support. Specialists will be able to calculate the load bearing needs of the structure and design the waterproof membrane system needed to keep the roof dry underneath. There are also some green roofs laid on pitched roofs that will not need so much waterproofing as the water will run off. One consideration with regard to the membranes is an allowance in tolerances for additional weight of water pooling. An alternative is the brown roof and these are gaining in popularity. These are laid on the same type of structure as green roofs but use locally sourced materials such as gravel and stones. There have been roofs built in the UK using crushed brick and concrete that will slowly be covered by different plants that make a good habitat for spiders and insects. These roofs are also known as biodiverse roofs because they help to keep endangered species of insects alive. These roofs
are good for large cities as the insects attract birds which in turn helps to preserve balance in the environment. Some people seed brown roofs instead of letting them cover naturally. Green roofs are gaining popularity all over the world due to the huge benefits they bring to the environment and microclimate, especially in cities. They also give considerable benefit in building insulation. A further economic advantage is that green roofs last over twice as long as a conventional roof. In allowing growing medium to be reused, they cut the cost of replacing a roof by about two thirds of the original— a huge saving. Anyone interested in this topic but without a suitable property can start by growing plants in containers. This will start a journey of discovery about plants and the environment that will benefit everybody. John Hitchin can be contacted via john@danieltylerlandscapes.com
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Rugby League In the first rounds of the 4 Nations Series, England started off well with a win against Samoa, while, surprisingly, New Zealand beat favourites Australia, thereby ending the Aussies 16 match unbeaten run. Tennis Congratulations to Andy Murray who, by winning the Valencia Open in a gripping Final against Spaniard Tommy Robredo, virtually cemented his place in the season ending ATP Finals at the O2 later this year. Having said that, this was made that much easier as Rafa Nadal had withdrawn from the O2 to have surgery, thereby releasing a further place from the top 8. Elsewhere Roger Federer continued his great run this year as he won his home ATP tournament in Basle for the 6th time and having replaced Rafa at World No 2 must now be one of the favourites for London together with Djokovic. Football Both European competitions held the third group matches where, on the positive side, Chelsea stuffed Maribor 6-0, and there was a last gasp 2-1 win for Arsenal against Anderlecht. On the down side, it's looking more difficult for both Man City and Liverpool. City, having had a 2-0 lead, were pegged back at CSKA Moscow to 2-2. Liverpool were soundly beaten 0-3 at Anfield with group leaders Real Madrid scoring all 3in the first half and maintaining their 100% record with 3 wins from 3. In the Europa, Tottenham were easy 5-1 winners and Everton, top of their group, held on for a scoreless draw. In the Premier League, Southampton continued their good form with a 1-0 against Stoke, to stay 2nd, leaders Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw at OT against a rapidly improving Man Utd. Man City surprisingly lost ground with a 2-1 defeat at fast improving West Ham, Arsenal continued their good run with a 2-0 win at Sunderland, both goals coming from new boy Sanchez, the second of which, I am told by an informed Gooner, was
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Great Week To Be A Real Madrid Fan
their 1500th Premier League goal. Arsenal are only the second team after Man U to achieve this particular feat! Tottenham continue to falter, as they were beaten yet again, this time 2-1 by a resurgent Newcastle, thereby taking the pressure off manager Pardew. Liverpool continued their miserable run and could only draw 0-0 with Hull at Anfield where Balotelli continues to be a complete waste of space as well as £16m, Swansea won 2-0 at home to Leicester, West Bromwich drew 2-2 at home to Crystal Palace, and Everton ran out 3-1 winners against Burnley with a brace from Eto'o. Sky's Monday night football featured bottom side QPR against Aston Villa with QPR coming out on top 2-0 winners and giving them a much needed boost before this week's encounter with the league leaders at the Bridge. In La Liga, what a great game in Madrid. Real, having gone 1-0 down to a Neymar goal, pulled back and dominated the rest of the first Clásico of the season, to win 3-1. Ronaldo scored his customary goal (that's 22 already this season and we're not even in to November yet!) and the win closed the gap at the top to only 1 point. The big surprise was that Messi, normally so lethal in front of goal, missed two absolute sitters— at least by his standards. The match also marked the Barça debut of that famous exLiverpool ‘biter' Suarez who, to be fair, produced both Messi chances and showed that he certainly hasn't lost that special talent. Squash Finally some local sport. Keen veteran Squash player and regular Ibizan reader, Arthur, has written to me asking for an announcement of an Open Squash Tournament being held at Punt Groc, Santa Eularia, from November 3rd to 6th. The event is being held to commemorate the club’s 25th Anniversary, plus that of the first and still very active member, Jaime Velarde. All are welcome. For more info contact 971332978 or go to www.punt-groc.com
That's it for this week, ciao for now!
Despite Liverpool fans and many a pundit seeming to blame their 0-3 drubbing at Anfield on the half time exchange of garments in the tunnel, the official records will show the 3 goals conceded to Real Madrid in the first 45 as the reason Madrid top their group with 3 wins from 3. This joy would be nothing compared to the win in the first Classico of the season coming from a goal behind to beat Barca 3-1 and take them to within a point at the top of La Liga. Instrumental in both matches was that man Ronaldo who then scored a hatrick of awards at the Spanish top flight's annual gala. Cristiano was named La Liga's best player, best striker and best goal, for his back-heel against Valencia. Rubbing salt to the wound for committed Catalan fans was him beating Messi to the award for the first time— Messi having won the last 5 years straight. Ronaldo said "It is a very good moment in my career," later tweeting he was "happy and proud". Real dominated the individual awards at the La Liga gala, with Sergio Ramos being named best defender and Luka Modric winning the prize for best defensive midfielder. Ronaldo was also named on the shortlist for the 2014 Ballon d'Or, the award given to the world's best player. Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale also made the 23-man Fifa shortlist. He is the only player from the home nations to be nominated.
Real Win 3-0 at Anfield in the Champion’s League. Foto Phil Noble
All going right for Ronaldo, but Messi’s face says it all. Foto JC Hidalgo
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Sport Report ... Jezza’s Sport Report Jeremy Parmenter Interesting week, certainly for some (say no more!) and isn't it just great to have our island back! Easy parking, traffic free roads, empty beaches and yet, still the sun
A Great Week To Be A Real Fan—p15 Foto Juan Carlos
shines, the sea is lovely and warm and the colours, simply amazing! Autumn is here and don't we love it! Rugby Union The two European Cups continued with the second group matches. There were wins for Munster over Saracens, Harlequins over rivals Wasps, Scarlets, who surprisingly beat Leicester and Leinster over Castres. Bath lost yet again, this time against 4 time winners Toulouse. Glasgow beat Montpelier and Sale lost at Clermont. In the Challenge Cup, London Irish lead their group after their second win, ditto Exeter, Edinburgh and Gloucester. London Welsh were the only one of the home Countries to lose.
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