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Legionnaires Confirmed As Cause Of Tourist Death Lynne Balaam, 59, of Cardiff, died in Can Misses on October 18th. Family complains at 3 week wait for confirmation of cause. Further cases reported at same accommodation.
Mother of four Lynne arrived in Ibiza for a 10-day break on September 22 to celebrate her birthday with nephew Michael Badham, 17, sister Kathleen Laddell, 52, and her partner Leigh Charalambos. But within days of arriving at Thomson’s C’an Sanso apartments in the Santa Eulalia resort, both sisters fell so ill they were taken to hospital and Lynne died on October 18. Spanish doctors diagnosed Lynne with Legionella infec-
tion at the town’s hospital while Kathleen tested negative at a private hospital, but was so ill she remained in hospital for several days. The apartments were shut after Lynne was taken to hospital but Thomson has remained adamant there is no clear link although her family say Spanish doctors said the infection probably came from the water systems. In a second incident Philip Cox, from Teignmouth in Devon, fell ill after staying in the C’an Sanso apartments a week before Lynne arrived. The labourer fell ill on his flight home on September 24 and was treated at Torbay Hospital where he says he was
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diagnosed with Legionnaire’s Disease. Lynne’s family say they plan to make an official complaint and take legal advice after they have laid her to rest.
Drug Factory on Roof Two men were detained in San Antonio when the police discovered they were processing marijuana on the flat roof of the apartment building where they lived. Neighbours had alerted the police when they heard the men fighting violently in their
flat and reported seeing them going up to the roof with 2 big boxes. The police accompanied the men to the roof and found the boxes containing 7,3 kilos of marijuana buds which they had allegedly intended to process for sale.
Snatch Thief Apprehended, Items Recovered & Returned Last week the National Police arrested a highly active thief in Ibiza. The 41yr old Italian man, a resident on the island, was caught after stealing a mobile phone from the unattended bag of a patient in the bay next to his at Can Misses. Once in custody, the Police determined that his physical characteristics were the same as those given as the perpetrator of two other robberies on the 24th and 26th of the same month. The first robbery took
place in the area of Avenida San Jose, where a gold necklace with a pendant had been taken directly from the victim’s neck. The second was in Via Roma where the victim, this time an elderly lady, had a gold necklace with two pendants of high sentimental value removed in the same manner. Fortunately, all stolen items were recovered by the Police when the man’s accomplice tried to sell the jewellery.
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Guardia Arrested Over Evictions. The squatters in some apartments known as The Robinson Club located in Cala Vadella, complained to the police about the way 3 Guardia civil officers had tried to coerce them to leave their squats this week. Accused of using threats to get the squatters to leave, 3 Guardia Civil officers and a representative of the owners of
the property were detained. An investigating judge is now questioning those involved to see if the officers, thought to be recently posted to the island and based in San Antonio, were on official duty trying to evict the squatters or if they went there of their own accord and had some interest in gaining an eviction.
Murder At Punta Arabi. The dead body of a 35 year old Spanish man was found last Tuesday in a closed apartment at the Punta Arabi tourist complex in Es Canar. The man had been dead for 24 hours when the body was discovered by a cleaner at the apartments which are closed for winter. The cause of death was apparently a blow to the head with a heavy object, but the body also showed signs of having been badly punched and battered. It is thought that the victim was a squatter living close by. A 20 year old Spanish friend of the deceased was detained the next day as the primary suspect in the case. The detained man has a criminal record for illegal possession of fire arms and robbery with violence dating from the time he lived in Sevilla. The suspect has not confessed to the crime although he has had a provisional hearing before an investigating judge and has been kept in custody whilst the police try to build a case against him. Country Lane Investment. The Consell Island Government has announced a 616,000€ budget to improve the condition of country roads throughout the island. Town Halls can access funding with a subsidy of up to 90% for any work they carry out on country lanes in their respective municipalities. In this way, Sant Josep will receive 196.700€ of the available funds to spend on numerous country lanes in the borough. Santa Eulalia will receive 108.800€ to spend on 12 lanes, Ibiza Town 28,000€, San Juan 185.800€ to improve 27 countryside routes and San Antonio 102.700€. In the same press release, it was stated that another 188,000€ would be spent on improving traffic flow and contention systems on certain major roads, whilst traffic lights will be installed in the villages of Sant Josep, San Rafael, San Juan and Portinatx.
World Travel Market The separate stand at the World Travel Market set up by the tourist authorities of Ibiza and Formentera to represent our islands on their own was a great success at this important trade fare in London. With 15 giant flat screens, the exhibition stand attracted lots of visitors seeking information about the alternative types of tourism which can be experienced on the islands and our UNESCO World Heritage award. In this vein, on the first day there was a special presentation to more than 30 travel agencies about family and rural holidays. The Madrid PP Conservative Central Government Tourist Minister, José Manuel Soria, passed by the stand witnessing the islands tourist industry opposition to the proposed oil exploration for our coasts at first hand. Soria stated that, if the environmental reports were favourable then the exploration would go ahead. However, he didn't state More Flights To Palma. Air Europa are not far away from signing an agreement which will allow them to start flying 60 seat turbo prop passenger planes to Palma 5 times a day in winter and 6 times a day in summer. If all goes well, there will also be a route from Palma to Menorca. It is expected that Air Europa will use economies of scale to take advantage, being part of the multinational “Globalia” company which has announced a turnover of 3,800 million € for the first 9 months of the year. This will supposedly enable Air Europa to slash the price of tickets on the announced routes so that even though they are not offering residents discount, passengers can expect to pay half the price paid now. Interestingly, the Matutes Group owns 5% of Globalia having purchased the share for around 20 million € in 2013. Ibiza’s “Indian Summer” Ends. This week the hot temperatures and sunny weather came to an abrupt end when gales lashed the
firmly what would happen if the environmental reports were negative which upset a lot of those present from Ibiza and Formentera. Similarly the Balearic Government President, Jose Ramon Bauza, also apparently annoyed local politicians and representatives at the WTM because he used his press conference to highlight tourism in Mallorca and Calvia beach (Magaluf) in particular for 20 minutes, then left taking the media with him without mentioning Ibiza and Formentera or visiting our representatives. The positive side of the WTM for Ibiza and Formentera is that it is expected that the UK market will increase by 15% and the Dutch by 5% in 2015. Jet2 airlines will help promote the 2015 October Fest in San Antonio so that more tourists can use this company to fly direct to the island in low season for the event.
island bringing 82 kph winds and a lot of rain - 27 litres per metre was recorded in Formentera. Rough seas disrupted ferry services and at the airport a 7 seat private jet was damaged by the wind when it was literally blown from its parking bay. The roads flooded and drains burst, but in a couple of days the sun “had got its hat on” again and was back, but temperatures have dropped considerably when compared to just a week ago. Playground Underway At Es Vedra School. After a 2 year wait because of lack of funds, the paving of an interior playground at the Es Vedra School is finally being renewed and made safe so that the children can at last use the area. The playground was closed on unsafe grounds because the 10 manhole covers located in the play area were up to 10cms above the floor level making the playground very unsafe for children to use.
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Abel Matutes and Family Officially The Richest Ibicencans. The Forbes List released this week shows that the Matutes family are the 7th richest family in the Baleares and number 86 on the Forbes listings for Spain. Their collective wealth is calculated at 400 million € which includes an increase of 50 million € in the last year which has moved their ranking up from 92 on the list. The richest 100 people in Spain represent a fortune of 164.424 million € which is nearly 16% of the gross domestic product of the country. The richest people in the Baleares are Juan and Carlos March. Their families own Banca March and have a personal fortune of 2.500 million €. Four more families connected with the
hotel and tourist business come next on the list before the Matutes, the Miguel Fluxà family owning Iberostar Group and the Gabriel Escarrer family who own Melia Hotels. Both families have fortunes calculated at 1,100 million €. Finally, there are also the Simón Pedro Barceló family, owners of the Barceló group with a fortune of 850 million € and the Carmen and Luis Riu family, owners of the Riu Hotel chain with a fortune of 700 million €. The richest man in the whole of Spain is Amancio Ortega who is the founder and leading share holder in the Inditex group and has a fortune of 46.000 million €. San An Sea Wall The Port Authorities will invest 1,640,000 € in the Port of San
Spain has Highest Acceptance of Homosexuality
With 88% of respondents agreeing that society should accept homosexuality, Spain holds the global high in a report published by the Pew think-tank which looks at worldwide attitudes across a broad spectrum of social, economic and political issues. Highlighting a massive gulf in the level of acceptance between the more secular and affluent nations who typically had acceptance ratios of over 75%, and predominantly Muslim and African countries where acceptance levels are often in single figures. Of the major industrialised nations Russia at 16% and China at 21% stand out as very low. Notably however, in China only 78% had an opinion whereas African nations all had stated opinions in the very high 90’s%. Nigeria has the lowest level of world acceptance at less than 2%. At the other end of the scale Germany comes a close second to Spain with 87% and Britain ranks 7th with 77%, a 5% in-
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Antonio with the lions share going to strengthen the defensive sea wall and improve the commercial docking facilities. More money will go to building security and police installations including cells, so that the port will be classed as a Schengen Port. This means San Antonio Port can then be used by EU shipping trading under the EU Schengen agreement of free trade and circulation within the registered Ports of the EU. The remaining budget will go on improving fire prevention installations at the ferry terminal and on the quays as well as the system of disembarking passengers at the ferry terminal. The aim is to improve the passenger ramp so that all passengers can use the ramp to exit the boat no matter what ferry they have travelled with and where it docks on the ferry terminal quay side. It was announced that 2 small cruise liners (4-500 passengers) had so far requested to make a ‘port of call’ in San Antonio in 2015. The Port authorities have also agreed to control pleasure craft anchoring in the Bay of San Antonio to reduce the negative impact caused to the marine environment. 81 ecological anchorage buoys will be installed in an area extending over 128,000m2.
crease since 2007. The highest increase in tolerance is 21% in South Korea – remarkable for such a short period. Bizarrely France is reported as having the biggest reduction in acceptance – down 6% in the 6 years. Most nations where there is a low level of acceptance, combined with a reduction in acceptance, have a direct correlation to an increase in religious observance and fundamentalism. All that is except Russia which, by a statistical analysis is moving towards a more secular society, and hence should be moving in the opposite direction. Full Report http://bit.ly/ibizanpew
Unemployment Falls. The number of people registered on the islands as unemployed or receiving no income for a period over 12 months has fallen in the year ending in October by 4%. There are now 1876 persons in this situation of which 935 have been unemployed for more than 2 years. The majority of the long term unemployed are women (1005) and 21% of all unemployed are over 50 years old. Still we are far away from returning to the “boom days” before the crisis and for example in 2007 there were only 303 long term unemployed who had been out of work for over 2 years.
Though detailed the analysis does not give us the identity of the, by our calculations, 21 Nigerians brave enough to voice their acceptance. Though this anonymity is a prudent safety measure it is unfortunate in so far as we’d like to buy them a drink.
More New Cars Sold. October saw 432 new vehicle sales throughout Ibiza and Formentera. Though far less than the 644 vehicles sold in October 2004 before the crisis, it does compare very favourably with
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Ibiza News the 255 sold in October 2012 and is a sign that consumer and business confidence is beginning to return. Restaurant Robbery. A group of thieves forced entry into a popular restaurant on the beach in Sant Miquel this week just 30 minutes after the restaurant had closed and the staff left. CCTV caught the images of the thieves but are not clear enough to identify who they were. Having smashed a door to gain access, strangely they left the cash register alone going straight for
the safe where there were the takings of several previous days and further cash stored to pay the waiters an end of season payment. Before they left the thieves smashed shelves holding bottles of wine, liquor and whisky stored in a storeroom and then broke down another door to get out of the building. Police are investigating the incident whilst the owners are trying to work out exactly how much the thieves stole and why they did so much unnecessary damage to the establishment.
Catalonia Independence Vote
1.6 million people vote in favour of independence for Catalonia Results for participation in Sunday’s unofficial poll on independence for Catalonia have been published by the regional government. Deputy leader Joana Ortega said 2,043,226 citizens had voted, but the figure was likely to reach a final tally of 2,250,000. Ortega’s public statement said that 80.72% of votes cast responded with the ‘double yes’ to the two questions on the ballot: If voters said yes to the first “Do you want Catalonia to be a state?” question they then answered question two: “Do you want Catalonia to be an independent state?” The “yes-no” response was 10.11%;and “no-no” 4.55%;spoiled papers accounted for 0.56%. At the time of the announcement 88.44% of the vote had been counted. Catalan regional premier Artur Mas described the exercise as a “complete success and a lesson in democracy.” He described the outcome as proof Catalans want self government. In response the central government in Madrid referred to what was an unofficial process as “an act of political propaganda with no democratic validity”. Known to be fiercely opposed to devolution Justice Minister Rafael Catalá went further dismissing the Catalan independence initiative as a “sterile and useless act.” The minister went on to say that the public prosecutor
would evaluate the situation and consider whether a course of legal action was appropriate. Though both applauding the vote as a great success on the road to self-rule, the two parties who combine to make the region’s ruling CiU nationalist grouping appear to be taking a different standpoint in how to move from here. Convergència feel full elections are “most likely” if Madrid will not recognise the strength of feeling from Sunday’s vote and enter in to negotiations. The Unió Democràtica do not think elections are the way forward. Pedro Sánchez, leader of Spains’s opposition socialist party has called on Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to takes steps to “find a new place for Catalonia within Spain”. The Socialists are also anti-independence, instead promoting an as yet undefined “federal solution”. Elsewhere the European Commission declined to state an opinion, issuing a brief press statement to the effect of it not being their place to have an opinion on member’s internal structure. Speaking from 10 Downing Street David Cameron expressed support for the staus quo in Spanish unity. The British Prime Minister said “I would say to my friend Mariano Rajoy and everyone in Spain that Britain is a great friend and a great ally. We’re great lovers of Spain, we want it to stay united and we believe that referendums must be held through proper constitutional and legal frameworks”.
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Strong winds drag a private jet from its parking position at Ibiza airport. Photo: JARIERA
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Remembrance Nick Gibbs Remembrance Day services and observances took on an additional poignancy in this, the year that marked the centenary of the First World War. In Ibiza our newly appointed Chaplain, the Reverend Doctor Peter Pimentel, held a Remembrance Day service as his first public duty since arriving. In the UK much focus has been on the Tower of London’s field of 888,246 ceramic poppies. Huge crowds have besieged the Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red installation by the ceramic artist Paul Cummins. The final poppy was placed by a 14 year old cadet on the 11th. All 888,246 poppies have been sold at £25 each raising £22.2m for charities including the British Legion. Ebay have moved to stop people profiteering in the resale of the ceramic poppies.
Legion’s festival of remem- delicate but resilient flowers brance broadcast live on the BBC grew in their thousands, flourishfrom the Albert Hall. ing even in the middle of chaos On remembrance Sunday the and destruction. Queen attended the cenotaph In the spring of 1915, shortly parade in Whitehall despite reports of terrorist threats in In Flanders' Fields the lead up to the weekend. John McCrae, 1915 The story of the poppy During the First World War (the previously beautiful countryside of Flanders was blasted and bombed into a bleak and barren landscape where nothing could grow in the fields of thick mud., nothing that is except Bright red Flanders poppies (Papaver Rhoeas). The
In Flanders' fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders' fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high, If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders' Fields.
On Saturday The Royal British Legion unveiled a 20ft high brass statue of a First World War soldier ‘Every Man Remembered by Mark Humphrey’ in Trafalgar Square. The statue will go on a 4 year UK tour to promote the legion’s campaign - see every man remembered article. Throughout the UK sporting events paid tribute with silent observances and military personnel in attendance.
Record breaking vegetables at Can Xumenu. Foto: CRISTOBAL MELERO Glasgow Rangers fans unfurled a huge banner bearing words from Robert Laurence Binyon’s poem ‘For the Fallen’. Celtic moved to distance themselves for fans who unfurled a banner opposing Remembrance with the slogan ’no blood stained poppies on our hoops.’ Saturday night the Queen attended the annual Royal British
Full moon rising. Caught by our own Claire B, and below Ibiza Cricket Club on tour in Benidorm.
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“Some may say the man in this photo is fortunate to have survived the carnage surrounding him. Some may say he is unfortunate as more horrors surely await him. Some may see a man weeping with grief or relief, praying for an end to war, thanking God he is alive or simply holding his head in exhausted disbelief. I see a man undergoing horror, tragedy, grief and hell so that we don't have to. I see a hero. I have no idea who this soldier is, but today, and every day, I am thankful to him and to every other soldier who gave their lives so I could enjoy the freedom I have in mine. We take so much for granted and
can be so negative and whining about the most trivial of things. What do we really have to complain about? Are we living in trenches, surrounded by mud, blood and horror? Are we witnessing our friends and comrades dying in their thousands? Our modern society is built on the blood, sweat and tears of ordinary men who showed extraordinary courage in a time of dire need. So, on this Remembrance Sunday, I will remember this man and each and every soldier who died or fought for us, not just 100 years ago but 100 minutes ago too.” Carly S.
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Day 2014 after losing a friend in Ypres, a Canadian doctor, Lt Col John McCrae was inspired by the sight of poppies to write a now famous poem called "In Flanders Fields". McCrae’s poem in turn inspired an American academic, Moina Michael to make handmade red silk poppies which were then brought to England by a French lady, Anna Guerin. The (Royal) British Legion, formed in 1921, ordered 9 million of the poppies which they sold on 11 November that year. The poppies sold out almost immediately and that first ever 'Poppy Appeal' raised over £106,000, a huge amount of money at the time. The following year, Major George Howson, who had received the Military Cross for his role in the First World War, set up a factory off the Old Kent Road in London where five disabled ex-Servicemen began making poppies. 3 years later the Poppy Factory moved to its current site in Richmond, Surrey and today produces millions of poppies each year. Such was the demand for poppies in England in 1922 that few were reaching Scotland. Earl Haig's wife established the 'Lady Haig Poppy Factory' in Edinburgh to produce poppies exclusively for Scotland. Over 5 million Scottish poppies (which
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“Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red” installation by the ceramic artist Paul Cummins at the Tower
have four petals and no leaf unlike poppies in the rest of the UK) are still made by hand by disabled ex-Servicemen at Lady Haig's Poppy Factory each year. Every Man Remembered The Royal British Legion’s ‘Every Man Remembered’ is the ideal way for an ex-pat to pay their respects. I went onto the website researching this report and got rather more than I bargained for. The Royal British Legion, working with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Ancestry.co.uk, want to see each and every man and woman who died in WW1 individually commemorated during the next 4 years.. The inspiration behind it came from a 14 year old who contacted the Royal British Legion following a battlefield tour with her scout group. Gemma said "I know that not everyone can be remembered as individuals, but I felt it was a shame for some people to have dozens of poppies and crosses while others had no one left to remember them." When you go onto the website you choose to either commemorate somebody known to you or elect for the site to find somebody for you. Choosing the latter you are asked for your name and home town. ‘Gibbs’ and ‘Ipswich’ returned two
“ As fond as I am of words, sometimes a picture is worth a thousand of them“ Colin Butts
soldiers, a Royal Engineer from Yorkshire and William Gibbs, a Private in the Suffolk Regiment. Selecting a name takes you to a screen of known information. Home address, family information, when and where they fell etc. You can then add a few words of respect, or select to input a longer story if you wish. You can also plant a virtual poppy on the site - for anybody anywhere, not just the person you are commemorating. My visit to the site was primarily for research, but depending on your beliefs either an incredible coincidence or some divine force, resulted in my leaving a long commemoration. It was quite an emotional experience. My text explains:Private William Gibbs of the Suffolk Regiment. Age 26. Son of William Gibbs, 12 Hatfield Road, Ipswich. “I do not know you, yet I feel I know you so well. My name is Nicholas Gibbs. I am from Ipswich. I grew up just a few streets from Hatfield Road. I know it so well. I passed it every day on my way to school. It is a street full of Victorian houses, yours is the first next to what is now a bank. For many years my bank, and still my mothers. It seems likely that you were a Gibbs of the fishmonger family that for many generations had a
shop just around the corner, next door to the bank, on Felixstowe Road. If you were I met your family when I was a young child and many times enjoyed their smoked haddock. Our connection does not end there. You fell at Arras. Perhaps you would be pleased to know that by chance your home town of Ipswich is twinned with Arras. Their name is on our Borough signs and ours on theirs. I left Ipswich some years ago to live in Ibiza in Spain. On our journey we took a detour to Arras. We went to a British war cemetery. A very small one. It was not planned. It was just one we came to. We saw your grave. I am sure we saw your grave. There was a Gibbs, in the Suffolk regiment. It must be you. There were no more than 200
graves there. 200 of 888,248. Then today in this centenary remembrance day, I enter my name Gibbs to a book of 888,248 names, and it shows me yours. Thank you William Gibbs. Thank you for your sacrifice. You will always be remembered. By me, by my family, and by my children. “ Visit the website at www.everymanremembered.org
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Dalt Villa Palacio Bardaji is ‘Best Property in Spain’ According to The International Property Awards 2014-15, the ‘Best Property Single Unit’ Spain is Palacio Bardaji. This beautifully-restored 18th Century palace in Ibiza’s Old Town scooped the highest five-star award at the recent London ceremony. Glynn Evans, Managing Director of Ibiza Sotheby’s International Realty, selling agent for Palacio Bardaji, comments, “The
mother and son team behind this impressive renovation worked tirelessly to bring this palace back to its former character and spirit, without turning it into a museum, and added some distinctive 21st century styling and conveniences along the way. Not only was the rebuild costly and time-consuming, works started in 2007 and finished in 2011. It also had to conform to strict guidelines laid down by
Property Ibiza’s Dalt Vila and UNESCO who has been preserving the authenticity of this medieval skyline since 1999. When the current owners took on Palacio Bardaji back in 2006, the 1742-built home had taken on a rather unique use as a workshop for a 74-year-year-old-man to fix up radios and televisions. He had divided the near 1,000m² of floor-space into a series of small rooms, none of which he actually lived in, he effectively had a 9.5 million euro workshop. The floor-plan had to be completely reworked, 80% of the ceilings made again from new, and at times the building was open to the sky all three storeys of it. Local laws prohibit construction in the high season, add to this tight working space, nowhere to site a crane, and a narrow truck having to deliver building materials and remove waste up and down the streets of Dalt Vila, and you start to get an idea of the challenges of this massive renovation. Glynn continues, “The Palace is now for sale, and is likely to suit a highly aesthetic person, someone with taste and interest in both design and history. Veronica Etro from 1968-established Italian Fashion House Etro, lives just across the way in Dalt Vila, and I can imagine someone of her background finding Palacio Bardaji very interesting. In essence, this residence suits someone who requires privacy and a certain amount of security. They will also most probably have their super yacht anchored in Ibiza Marina just in front.” Ibiza Sotheby’s International Realty, together with Palacio Bardaji’s owners and restorers, received the ‘Best Property Single Unit’ Spain award at a black-tie dinner at the London Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square. The function was attended by leading developers, designers, architects and estate agents. First launched in 1995, the Awards are globally-recognised as a mark of excellence and have a 70-strong expert judging panel.
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This 1742-built, but completely refurbished, manorial palace is arranged over five floors and set at the heart of Dalt Vila in Ibiza Town, the Island’s capital. It is considered one of the most interesting properties on the market in the whole of the Balearics. Access to the property is via a large reception hall with a grand staircase leading to the upper floors. At this ground level is the ancient Phoenician tank viewable through high resistant glass flooring and a wine cellar. Moving up the building there are four en-suite bedrooms, a further master suite with private lounge and dressing room, an imposing high-ceilinged living room, dining room with wooden beams and balcony with views to the Cathedral, kitchen with storage room and pantry, and a cinema room with plush red seating. The 240m² roof terrace is a highlight with plenty of space for sunbathing and relaxing, a swimming pool with waterfall and LED illumination, an outdoor kitchen and barbecue. The terrace boasts views across Ibiza Town, the Marina and rolling landscapes inland. There is also an independently-accessed apartment with bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen, plus staff accommodation (also with independent access), security system, and a closed twocar garage. Price at 9.5 million euros further information can be obtained from Sotheby’s Ibiza office, 971 310799, or visit www.ibizasothebysrealty.com
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Definitive Guide To
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Your Vote!
everything about everything you need to know to vote in Spain’s Municipal elections May 2015 This guide explains how, when and where E.U. Citizens can register to vote in Spanish municipal elections.
Elections – Key Facts The next Spanish Municipal (local) elections are being held on 24 May 2015 EU citizens may vote in the municipal elections, but they must register to do so. Communications and information from the Spanish authorities often refer to registration as “express your wish to exercise that right” The deadline for expressing the wish (registering) to vote in the next municipal elections is 30 December 2014.
Qualifying Criteria To Vote in Spain’s Municipal elections you must :Be an E.U. Citizen. Be 18 years or over on May 24th 2015. Be resident in Spain and registered on the Padron (covered later in this feature)
Registering to Vote Guidelines issued by Oficina Del Censo Electoral, Spain’s Electoral Census Office. Introduction
Throughout Spain there are 418,187 foreign E.U. nationals registered to vote.
People who have registered to vote at previous elections, and have continued to be resident in Spain without interruption, do not need to register again. EU citizens, who are on the municipal register and have not yet expressed their wish to exercise their right to vote in Spain, must do so by 30th December if they wish to vote in the next municipal elections of 2015.
The 3 ways to register.
1) Responding to a letter from the Census Office The Electoral Census Office have sent letters to a further 422,008 EU citizens shown on their records as eligible to vote. It is important to understand that this letter is only an invitation to register – you must complete and return it before 30th December to be entitled to vote. An example of the census office letter is shown below. 2) In Person at your local Town Hall E.U. citizens can express their wish to vote by going to the municipal council where they are registered on the Padron. The registration form has English instructions for completion. You can download it first and take it along prefilled or they are available at the Town Hall. If downloading you can either type directly onto the form and print it (providing your system software is compatible), or print it and complete by hand. The census office print button ‘imprimir formulario’ did not work on our system, but you can print it normally as you would any other document. A directory of all Town Halls address and contact information can be found at the end of this article.
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3) Online It is also possible to register online if you have either of the following:a) A letter from the census office as in 1) above containing an access password and a Foreigner’s Identity Num-
ber (NIE). B) An electronic NIE number – known as a DNIe
To register online at the National Statistics Institute website follow this link. https://sede.ine.gob.es/en
Vote for your Voice 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 nonpolitical group established to encourage the non-Spanish residents of Ibiza to register to vote in local elections. Through the group we will offer advice and assistance through the first stage of registration on the Padron, and how, when and where to register to Vote. Joining the group also helps demonstrate the level of motivation to participate in local issues amongst the foreign residents. The more of us there are, the louder our voice becomes.
Please join via this link.
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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 ‘big-brother’ 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. How do you register?
The letter you may receive directly from the census office.
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 regis-
tration process. Simply go to the 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: Better public services 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. 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 A current ‘Cerificado de Empadronamiento’ 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 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.
Directory Town Hall Contact Details Ayuntamiento de Eivissa Plaça d’Espanya, 1, 07800 www.eivissa.es
(+34) 971 397 500 fax: (+34) 971 397 506 Ayuntamiento de Sant Antoni de Portmany Pg. de la mar, 16, 07820 www.santantoni.net
ajuntament@santantoni.net (+34) 971 340 111 fax: (+34) 971 344 175 Ayuntamiento de Sant Josep de sa Talaia 07830 www.sanjose-ibiza.net
(+34) 971 800 125 Fax: (+34) 971 800 221 Ayuntamiento de Sant Joan de Labritja c/ de l’Ajuntament, 4, 07810 www.sant-joan.com
(+34) 971 333 003 Fax: (+34) 971 333 117 Ayuntamiento de Santa Eulàlia del Riu Plaça d’Espanya, 1, 07840 www.santaeularia.com
(+34) 971 332 800 Fax (+34) 971 332 959 Ayuntamiento de Formentera Plaça de la Constitució,1, 07860 www.formentera.es
(+34) 971 321 087 Fax (+34) 971 322 556
Links For the online version of this article including links and downloads go to http://bit.ly/voteinibiza
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Sunday’s Just Got Lazy, Daliliciously Lazy ...
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The roast tray comes in it’s meat-juices so no danger of it drying out, and you also get a separate generous tub of gravy. Everything is thought of down to a ramekin of apple sauce for the pork. If I had to find fault it would be with the polystyrene containers. With a tendency to melt they are not suited to heating the vegetables, and many may prefer a greener approach to food packaging. Anyway, it is a new service and I am sure such details can be attended to. Time to get on with the all important proof of the pudding.
So what’s your idea of a perfect lazy Sunday? Perhaps a good book, the Sunday papers - or for a really good read your local paper. Some like a game of Scrabble and families may go for a Disney classic or some home baking. Add some of your favourite music and you are set for a fine Ibiza winter Sunday. We couldn’t talk about a Sunday being perfect without a traditional British or Irish roast dinner though and that’s where the plan looses some of it’s appeal. However delicious the fruits of your kitchen labours are, it’s the ’labour’ bit that’s spoiling that perfect day. Then of course, worse by far than the cooking, the washing up. If only there was an alternative … ok, enough of the scene setting, you’ve guessed where this is going. Dalilicious is the new Sunday dinner home delivery service working throughout Ibiza to save you the hassle of doing it yourself, and after a busy season we all deserve a treat or two through the winter months. You might be thinking there is something very familiar about the company logo, and you’d be right. Dalilicious is brought to us by the team behind the famed Galley restaurant in Santa Eulalia. For any of the customers who kept the Galley at the top of Tripadvisor for so long that will probably be enough of a recommendation. So how does it work? Pretty simple really. To the right you can see the menu of no less than 10 starters and 6 deserts. The roast itself is a choice of Pork & Crackling, Sirloin of Beef, Roast Chicken and Shoulder of Lamb - the latter being the only price option on the menu at an additional 3€. Aside from that it’s a straight 20€ for the 3 courses with discounts for larger parties from 7. Call your order through by 8pm Saturday and then set your mind to deciding exactly how you are going to enjoy all those precious hours you’ve saved in the kitchen. Your order arrives in a multitude of foil and takeaway cartons, each labelled with instructions as to the heating required when you are ready to heat.
We had the superb chicken liver and cognac paté to start. Served with salad and bread. A top tip if you’ve gone for beef is to hold a little back to ‘Wellington up’ the main course. The BBQ ribs were a particular hit with our son but I managed to get enough of a taste to confirm their tender, falling off the bone quality.
The roast itself exceeded even the high standards I’d set for something with the Galley behind it. I’ll be honest, I thought that however good the chef behind it, the dinner would have to be compromised to some extent due to the reheating. Not at all, a really delicious dinner, succulent meat, crispy potatoes, superb gravy (though it would take a brave man to tell his wife it is as good as the one she may spend hours slaving over). Acid test, the Yorkshire puddings, if only Aunt Bessie knew the Dalilicious secret. The apple crumble and brownie were both top drawer and a real cheffy creamy custard made them better still. As you can see in the picture, we didn’t think to pop the cheesecake in the fridge, but close your eyes and the zingy citrus taste was just as good. Then of course, when you’ve finished the lot (which took some doing - there is plenty of everything) you have that one joy left to come. Less washing up than if you’d had a Sandwich. Joy and bliss. See ad right for the full menu and ordering details.
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Community Far East The 2 Old Rockers Contra Cancer Fair.
Plans are now well in place for this year’s Contra Cancer Ibiza & Formentera Christmas Fair which is to be held on Sunday 14th December at the Recinta Ferial in Ibiza town. Between now and then members of the committee will be appealing for donations of items for the Grand Auction, raffle prizes, good quality Bric a Brac, plants are garden items, good condition clothing, almost anything that can be used to raise money for this very worthwhile charity. Raffle tick-
ets are now also on sale from various people and at various outlets. So please be as generous as you can to make this year’s fair another huge success. Remember that every euro raised remains here to be used on Ibiza & Formentera. If you’d like to offer a little time to help, either prior to, or on the day, then call Lyn on 677 630514. If you have anything to donate then this can be dropped off at Thomas Green’s Shop in Cala de Bou or the Queen Vic in Sat Eulalia, open from 3pm Mon – Fri and 12-30pm Sat and Sun’s (why not try one of their superbly kept beers while you’re there). If you have any larger items then please call Lyn on 677 630514 who will arrange collection. A Plea To Bar Owners.
On the day of the Contra Cancer Fair there is always a desperate
Doris Loves The World
Belly Flop! Strictly speaking I know I am well past sell-by date, To wow men in Buenos Aires it is far too late, Steamy nights of hanky panky, high-heeled stilletos, Backless numbers, mini-skirts, striking up a pose, But regardless of my orange peel and tummy flab, Legs with veins, dodgy knee, with gift of the gab, Talked meself into a hotel to try out me luck, P'raps I needed proof I'm not just a lame old duck, Lipstick smeared round me chops, shoes nearly cripple, Costume outfits so low-cut you could spot a nipple, Trouble is most of us were way past the job, Couldn´t hope to manage it like Maggie did with Bob, Some balding, some dyed, brushed black suede shoes, But those raunchy numbers did inspire my muse. One week Jill said there’s a film shows you what to do, Main thing is wear a G-string, ballgowns are see-thru, Bob said when I’m dancing I should touch his thigh, I said “for that kind of caper, I am far too shy!”, He said “No! with yer leg, that is what I meant”, Hard enuff just to balance keeping one knee bent, Still it made pleasant change from endless cups of tea, Day dreaming of Argentina – please don’t cry for me, While me upper arms wobbled, in my mind I saw, Flavia Caccace arching, passion wild and raw, To be famous in the ballroom, have to be a team, But life rarely turns out like in yer wildest dream, Never mind, for all the men and women we have lost, Old heartache on dance floors and the hidden cost, I will dress up, play the part, show a leg or two, ´Cos life's too short for mourning, partners far too few, I would rather leave housework and that aching mangle, Stretching surgical stockings in a salsa tangle ! Or turn my luck to the stars with latest Belly Dance Weekly tone up of me colon in Egyptian stance, This week we are branching out wafting with a veil, Hope I don´t get strangled, then I´d really wail, So while Anton goes to Blackpool, Judy stiff as board, Time for me to shake a limb to help cut the cord, Tying me to past mistakes - it takes two to tango, I just need to play again, strumming on me banjo, Pick a tune on ukelele, learn to play me trumpet, In a dress that makes me look like an ageing strumpet, With bits that ache and knees that jam in a hip drop, Never mind, it´s all good fun to watch this belly flop ! Luv doris, the new age guru x www.dorisandfriends.com doristlc@hotmail.com
shortage of tables and chairs. Is there anyone out there who would be willing to lend some of the Pepsi/Coca-Cola type terrace chairs and tables. These could be collected and returned if necessary. Once again call Lyn on 677 630514 if you can help. Mini Musical—Nicola
At the time of going to press there were still some tickets available for the two performances of the mini-musical titled Nicola, which will be performed tonight Thurs 13th at Centro Cultural de Jesus and Sat 15th November Teatroespaña in Santa Eulalia,. Curtain up 830pm. It's the story of a young woman, Nicola (Robyn), who goes to feed the neighbour's cat and has a very surprising meeting with another woman, Felicity (Lily), which will change their lives, in a positive way. Well, that's cutting a long story short! The music is original, composed by a musical genius, Omar Sharyar, who will be coming with them and play live. Tickets are priced at 10€ for adults and 5€ for children and are now on sale as follows: From the shop Holy-Sport (in Avenida Ignacio Wallis 5, Ibiza), for the performance on Thursday 13th November. Holidays in Santa Eulalia for Saturday 15th Nov. There will be some tickets for sale on the night, at both theatres, from 1 hour before the show (so from 7.30 pm). Cinema
No cinema showings this week as Nicola is being staged (see above) Showing Wed 19th. Fri 21st. Sta 22nd. Sun 23rd Nov 20hrs. Boyhood. Dramatising the life of a boy, Mason, between the ages of 5 & 18. Staring Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette & Ethan Hawke. Up & Under!!
If anyone connected to the Ibiza Rugby Club reads this article then you may be interested to learn that we’ve been contacted by Nathan Jones from the UK who is interested in bringing rugby teams over to play our local sides. He is asking to be contacted at 0044 7929964687 or nathan@xprocoaching.co.uk
Its good to talk Kate Stillman
Dear Kate I feel like I am moaning and some people will be saying “be careful what you ask for” but, during the summer I found it very difficult to balance home life with work especially as my husband was out working most of the time and we hardly ever saw him. I complained a lot to friends about his absence even though logically I could understand he had to take the work whilst it was there. However now the season has finished and he’s at home a lot and to be honest I am having difficult adjusting to him being at home all the time, we’d established a routine with out him and now it feels like he’s almost getting in the way. I must sound very spoilt but its making me really agitated and snappy especially towards him when really the last thing I want to do is push him away. Any ideas on how to create a better atmosphere would be really appreciated.
Thank you, DC Dear DC Thank you for your letter and I have a feeling it’s sentiment is one which many can relate to. It feels a little to me that during the summer you slipped into a coping mode whereby you did what you needed to do to keep the house and family running as smoothly as possible, it seems as if you coped well and did a great job. So good in fact that now your husband is there to support you, in some ways you feel you don’t need him. But, this is your time, your time to unload a little and share the role. I wonder if there is something about letting go and asking for help that creates some anxiety for you? This is very normal especially when the full responsibility of maintaining the home has been on your shoulders. It might be easier to ask your husband to do certain jobs and actually arrange to go out during this time so you don’t find
yourself watching over him, in time as you feel more comfortable with relinquishing your responsibility you can gradually build this up. It is also important to spend time not only as a family to re-establish relationships between you all but also as a couple. A lot happens in a season, we grow we develop, we get jaded and we get inspired so take time to get to know each other’s new bits and enjoy time alone with no distractions.
Take care, Kate For contact details see Kate’s advert in local services.
Letter from Juan The painted trees are back! Well it may only be a tree as I am not an investigative journalist so I have not got in the car and checked whether the other trees have been repainted. Some might say I am a lazy journalist! But whatever I am and in case there are a few people reading this letter who don’t know what on earth I am talking about there is an old dead almond tree on the road from Sant Josep to San Antonio, approx 13km, that has been painted multi colours. Bright orange, green, purple and yellow or is it gold. Now several years ago about five trees were painted in a similar manner on the Eivissa, Sant Josep, San Antonio road and the rumours were that the Sant Josep Ayuntamiento had paid the painter/ artist a ridiculous amount of money. Needless to say it didn’t take very long with the wear and tear of the weather for these painted trees to deteriorate into quite a sorry state and it was questioned by some whether painting majestic old Almond trees in this manner was appropriate. But hey this is Ibiza so why not do a few off the wall things from time to time to keep the crazy reputation of the Island alive and at least it did stimulate some discussion at the time. I only hope that if whoever did this and or organized it maintain the
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painted look and don’t let it fade away like last time to a sad and sorry state. However, if you decide to go and look at this piece of art (?) and want to photograph it, be careful where you stop as it is at a busy stretch of road, and is opposite the turn off to Calla Vedella and Cal D’Hort. Have a good week and enjoy the multi cultural aspects of Ibiza even in the winter! Yours Juan
Gardeners Corner John Hitchin As the winter closes in more time will be spent indoors with artificial sources of heat and light that will lead to many people feeling depressed. The more unfortunate will suffer from Seasonal Affective Syndrome (SAD) which is caused by lack of sunlight. Living indoors will also expose people to household pollutants carried in the air. The good news is that certain houseplants will help to purify the household environment. A study carried out by NASA and The Associated Landscape Contractors of America published
Age Concern Christmas Lunch Age Concern will be holding their Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 2nd December 2014. As in the past the venue is Can Truy. Cost will be 16€ for friends and 26.50€ guests, to include a 3 course meal , wine/water. Please book with Lyn on 971 346094 stating if you wish to be seated with friends. There will be a coach from San Antonio the cost of which will be determined when numbers available. To reserve your seat please ring Diana on 971 341059. Raffle prizes would be much appreciated.
in 1989 suggests this is true. NASA had been investigating natural ways of purifying the air in space stations and carried out the research. All plants will absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen but the pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene can be absorbed by plants as well. Even more surprising is that the potting compost which is normally used will clean benzene out of the air. Benzene is a by-product of the petroleum industry and is extensively used in the production of rubber, nylon, lubricants, detergents, dyes and pesticides. Formaldehyde is used in many applications from embalming cadavers to plastics, vaccines and countless other industrial processes. It is highly toxic to animals and humans. Trichloroethylene has been used as a degreaser, in the production of decaffeinated coffee, dry cleaning fluids and the food industry to help extract oil from plants. The NASA study concluded that one plant per 100sq feet will be sufficient to clean the air. It is a good idea to use different plants as some will only clean out some of the pollutants. House plants have other benefits as well in that they will help to reduce stress and induce feelings of wellbeing and in the case of the citronella more commonly known as lemon geranium they will keep mosquito's out of the house as they don’t like the smell of lemon. Research carried out in India by Karmal Meattle found that there three plants needed that would create a better atmosphere on their own. These are the Areia Palm which should be grown in living rooms, they are one of the best plants for creating oxygen. The Sanseviera Trifasiaia more commonly known as mother-in-laws tongue which should be kept in bedrooms as it absorbs carbon dioxide and converts it to oxygen at night. and finally the Epiremnum Aureum, commonly known as the money plant which will absorb Formaldehyde. It is claimed that these three plants alone will create an atmosphere that humans and animals can live in.
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Other plants that will help to purify household air will be covered in the next article. John Hitchin, can be contacted via:john@danieltylerlandscapes.com www.danieltylerlandscapes.com
View from the Pew We were thrilled to have our new Chaplain Revd. Dr. Peter Pimentel, who left the Isle of Wight to serve our White Island, making his début with a powerful message at last week´s Remembrance Day Service! Thanks to (Ex-RAF) Jeff Richardson for volunteering his bugling talents by sounding out the Last Post & Reveille. Also a big thanks to Samantha Hocking who sang the beautiful & emotive, “My Father´s Heart”… and of course, gracias to Johnny Hocking for accompanying his wife on the organ, as well as playing the hymns throughout the service. We also appreciated the articulate readings from World War II veteran, Ann Melrose and ViceConsul, Sharon Hodges.
It’s heart-warming to have a full church with a mix of nationalities and denominations, all there with the common bond…. to give tribute to those who are fighting for our security & those who sacrificed their lives so that we could be free…… and above all, to give honour to Jesus who died to set us free eternally. As the clocks rolled back and our days have become shorter, most of us are moaning about the premature jump into darkness after such a prolonged summer which seemed to be never-ending. However when we remember what Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will
never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12, we realize that we have a supernatural torch in Jesus that combats all darkness, never needs a re-charge, new batteries or bulbs. He is Free light in this life, as well as life hereafter. Jesus, the gift that keeps on giving! Next Sunday´s Service: Nov. 16th at San Rafael Church, 10:30 Choral Communion Looking ahead, Revd. Dr. Peter Pimentel´s official Induction by Archdeacon Geoffrey Johnston, will be in Sta. Eulalia on Nov. 23rd (Chapel of Lourdes, San Jaime 85 (main street).
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Local Life
Sunday Yoga on Figueretas Beach Claire B
Energy Beach & Brunch is putting on free yoga classes on the beach in Figueretas on Sundays, followed by a healthy brunch at Diva. Yoga starts at 12:00. Take your own mat or a big pareo or towel if you don’t have one. There will be also a stretching/fitness class afterwards if there are enough people. And there’s a kids corner to keep the little ones entertained. Diva is offering a healthy and fresh brunch in the form of an ‘all you can eat’ hot and cold buffet for €18,50 with fresh juices from 12.30-18.00. Playa Figueretas, in front of Diva Restaurant and Lounge, Sundays from 12.00. Facebook: Energy Beach Ibiza
Music on Sunday night @ Sluiz Claire B
Ibiza retail institution Sluiz is putting on free live music again this winter on Sunday afternoons. There’s usually a different act each week, so check their Facebook page for details. Sunday November 16 will see the Muriel Grossman Band playing blues, rock and soul at the venue.From 16.30-20.00 on Sundays. Free entrance. Sluiz is just outside Santa Gertrudis, on the main road between Ibiza and San Miguel: crta. Sant Miguel, Km 4. Facebook: Sluiz Ibiza https://www.facebook.com/ sluizibiza
Archive photo exhibition in Dalt Vila Claire B There’s currently an exhibition of
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archive photos on show in Dalt Vila to celebrate the 25th anniversary of AISME, Arxiu So i d’Imatge Municipal d'Eivissa – the Image and Sound Archive of Ibiza. The archive contains more than 20,000 images and this exhibition is the first of its kind. A total of 80 images of Ibiza and Formentera are on display (mostly prints of postcards), taken from the 1950s and in the 60s and 70s during the tourist boom on the islands. The show is dedicated to the photographer José María Subirà who died last May. Josep Maria Subirà (Barcelona, 1930) became important as a photographer of architecture, landscapes and the customs of the islands from the 60s, and published about 600 colour postcards. Along with the work of Subirà you can also see images that have not been exhibited before by Domingo Viñets, Vicent Domínguez, Chico Prats and Diego Quiroga y Losada, Marqués de Santa María del Villar. The exhibition is on until November 29 in the in the old Dominican Convent Refectory in Dalt Vila, which can be found at the back of the Town Hall Building in Plaça España. Free entrance. Open Monday to Friday 09.0014.00 and 17.00-19.00 and Saturdays from 11.00-13.00 hours.
iPhone Photography Course @ Agroturismo Morna, You will have seen many of Cat Milton’s wonderful Ibiza-scapes adorning the cover of the Ibizan in recent weeks. Well now you have a chance to learn from the maestro. We’ll be bringing you full details next week - but to allow those keenest out there to take advantage of the early bird prices here is the basic info.
Page 12 Our apologies for not being able to bring you Tarotscope this week. Technical issues that were not foreseen, which is quite ironic really. Normal service from the stars will be resumed next week.
Monday 08th December 2014 for 5 consecutive days to Friday, 12th December 2014 Course Price: 5 days training, including all tuition, course notes, lunch each day (excl. drinks) Early Bird – if booked before midnight, Friday 14th November €199 Standard - If booked after midnight, Friday 14th Nov €249
Group Booking – have you got 3 friends with iPhones? Place a booking (min’ 4 people) and receive 10% discount per person! Full details at the link http://bit.ly/Ibiza-iPhoneCourse
Friday nights @ Pikes Claire B Ibiza Rocks House @ Pikes Hotel is throwing ‘Winter Parties’ on Friday nights, from 10pm in Freddie’s and The Potting Shed. Entrance is free and all the usual favourites will be on offer: karaoke in the bathroom with Sunny, fancy dress boudoir and music from the island’s favourite resident DJs. For weekly line-ups check their Facebook page. Friday November 14 sees a Seamless Recordings takeover on the decks, with DJs Martijn Ten Velden, Graham Sahara, Lorcan and Lisa Chadderton. Red is the theme – if you wear something red you’ll be rewarded. Pikes will be open every Friday including Boxing Day and they are also planning a special New Years Eve party. Somewhere cool to hang out on Fridays throughout November
and December! Facebook: Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes Hotel https://www.facebook.com/ ibizarockshouse?fref=ts
Boat trips to Formentera Claire B Aqua Bus is continuing to offer daily boat trips to Formentera from the port in Ibiza Town throughout the winter. Departures from November to May leave at 10.45 opposite Café Mar Y Sol and return from Formentera at 18.15. The good news is that they are also offering a 50% discount for residents (with residents certificate) and currently have a special offer of €19 euros for a day return trip. See their Facebook page for full details and prices. They also have a special offer on Sundays which includes a paella lunch in Formentera for 29€ for adults and 19€ for children aged 3-14. Boat times are the same: 10.45, returning at 18.15. https://www.facebook.com/ aquabus.ferry.boats?fref=ts
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nied what seemed to be a perfectly valid try. With Australia beating Samoa, the Final will now be between these rival antipodeans with my money on the Kiwis to triumph. Then, to cap it all, in Union, New Zealand promptly beat England at Twickenham. Though the record books will show it was only by 3 points, the result flattered our boys really as in the second half the All Blacks showed just why they are favourites for next year's World Cup. Still, Lancaster's boys made a good fist of it, with a solid and inspiring first half performance. If they had taken two gilt-edged chances, England could have put the Blacks under severe pressure and at least showed that they will be a force in the matches to come in the next 3 weeks against South Africa, Samoa and Australia. Tennis
The WTP Finals at the O2 in London got under way on Sunday and the worst possible start for Our Andy as he was beaten in straight sets in his first Group match, by debutant and US Open Finalist Nishikori. He just didn't seem to be at the races, and more worrying, his first serve, normally so good, got progressively worse as the match wore on. In the other Group match the Fed was at his usual best and gained revenge for his last defeat against big serving Canadian Raonic, winning 6-1, 7-6, to get his tourney off to a great start. Football
What a dire week for the English clubs in the Champions League.
Real Madrid had a comfortable win over Liverpool Reserves
Arsenal blew a 3-0 lead against Anderlecht at the Emirates to hang on to a draw. Chelsea, unbeaten this season so far in any competition, just scraped a 1-1 draw away at Maribor, but still top their group by 3 points. Worse news for both Man City and Liverpool, as the former, now with only 2 points from 4 matches, were beaten at home by CSKA Moscow. To make it a really depressing night City had two players sent off resulting in both missing the next match against group leaders with 4 wins from 4 and current European champions, Bayern Munich! As for the 'Pool, well, they put out almost a second string team and unsurprisingly lost at Real Madrid. Better news in the Europa League though, as both Tottenham and Everton recorded good wins to lead their Groups. In the Premier League leaders Chelsea continued their unbeaten season, with a gritty 2-1 win at Anfield against Liverpool and although the Reds had two possible penalty appeals turned down, the Blues hung in there with the winner coming from Costa with his 10th goal in 9 matches. Southampton, in 2nd, kept their great run going with a 2-0 home win against Leicester and my only question is when are the Saints actually going to play one of the Big 6, whoever they may
be this season? Moving on swiftly (and before I receive any calls from Saints fans!) Man City, in 3rd and now 8 points behind the leaders, dropped another 2 points as they were held to a 2-2 draw by a battling QPR at Loftus Road. West Ham, in 4th, missed out on 2 points as they drew 0-0 with Aston Villa at Upton Park and what a bad weekend for those two North London rivals, Arsenal and Tottenham, as both lost 2-1, the former at Swansea where Mnsr Wenger conceded the Title (what? in November and not yours to concede, mon ami!) and the latter, surprisingly at home, where a plucky Stoke were the victors. Elsewhere, Man Utd at last got back to winning ways with a second half winner at OT against a determined Crystal Palace, and OMG, a big surprise at Turf Moor where bottom club Burnley at last recorded their first 3-pointer of the season, against luckless Hull. Finally, Sunderland did their usual, with yet another draw, their 5th already this season, this time with Everton. West Brom were beaten at home by Newcastle, who recorded their 4th straight win, thereby consigning their dire early-season form to the bin. Whilst on the subject of WBA, what is it nowadays with young pro footballers as they seem to think that they're better than they are actually are. After his call up to the England squad, incredibly in my view, young pretender Berahino seems to think he's a superstar already. The 19 year old said he might have to leave WBA soon to join a much bigger club to further his ambitions. Come on mate, get real, this is your first season in the upper echelon. You haven't even made a mark yet and already you think you're better than the rest. My advice is knuckle down and learn with a good solid club, and don't get ideas above your station!
(Continued from page 16) whilst having a reasonably good race he could only muster 5th. The Ferraris followed with Alonso 6th and Raikkonen 7th, Raikkonen was ahead for a number of laps and historically team orders may have been to let Alonso through; this was not the case and tyre degradation meant Raikkonen could not hold off the Spaniard. Hulkenberg drove well for Force India despite being on a different tyre strategy to most, even leading the race for a few laps, but he could not quite catch Raikkonen and crossed the line 0.2s behind the Finn in 8th. Magnussen of McLaren took 9th with serious tyre degradation holding him back and Bottas of Williams disappointingly finished 10th due to a long second pit stop whilst the mechanics retightened his seatbelt. Kyvat of Toro Rosso looked in play for the final point, however lacked the speed and had to accept 11th, his team-mate Vergne (13th) had a miserable day spending most of the race
Finally another blast, this time at Roy Hodgson, England's manager. Is our national team really that lacking in star quality and talent that you have to turn to journeymen like Shelvey. If this
unable to overtake the Force India of Perez even with DRS. Maldonado’s Lotus separated the two coming 12th having to change strategy mid race due to severe tyre degradation. Gutierrez crossed the line 14th for Sauber suffering with tyre degradation; ahead of the Force India of Perez (15th), he never really recovered his penalised start at the back of the grid and on top incurred a five second stop-go penalty for pit-lane speeding. Sutil finished the race 16th - his fixed cooling issue causing him to start the race from the pit-lane and left him out of contention. There were two retirements, most notably Ricciardo of Red Bull who was in the mix of things until front suspension failure caused him to retire lap 40 and Grosjean retired his Lotus lap 64 with engine failure. So to the final race and double points, Hamilton leads by 17 points and must come at least second to Rosberg to take the title; it is out of Rosberg’s hands and so we will have to wait until Sunday to see the 2014 Champion and what a race it will be.
is the case, I really worry for our national team's future. On that seriously depressing note, in my mind anyway, that's it for this week and have a good 'un!
The Ibizan, Thursday 13th November 2014, Issue 760
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Sport Report Jezzas Sport Round Up Jeremy Parmenter Rugby
Ireland had the best of the weekend’s Autumn internationals beating the odds and the Springboks in their 29-15 victory in Dublin. An under-strength Ireland played an inventive and disciplined game to shock the South Africans who went into the match as hot favourites on the back of last month’s victory over the all blacks. Scotland beat Argentina 41-31 in Edinburgh, though didn’t get off to a good start with Argen-
tina scoring a try after only 2 minutes. Scotland brothers Richie and Jonny Grey both scored on their first start together. Facing New Zealand this coming weekend the Scots will need to tighten up a defence that resulted in a score-line that flattered Argentina. Wales lost 28-33 to Australia in Cardiff. I really don't know what's wrong with the Welsh against the Southern Hemisphere sides, as they have only won once in the last 31 Internationals, both home and away, but it certainly appears to be some sort
of phobia that they have! A case of so near, so far for us followers of England in the Internationals of both rugby codes, both coincidentally against the same country! In League, England had to beat New Zealand by at least 10 points to reach the Final of the International Championship down under. Unfortunately, the Kiwis didn't follow the script as they narrowly won 16-14, although not without some controversy as the Red Rose were de(Continued on page 15)
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Brazil Grand Prix Rhian Gibbs Here we are at Brazil for the penultimate race of 2014, Rosberg is on pole and Hamilton is by his side, with the only real threat being that of the Williams, it looked once again to be a race between the silver arrows. Rosberg had a great start and pulled away from his team-mate in the first stint, but the gap wouldn’t last as Hamilton closed in on him pushing even harder. When Rosberg was called in for his second stop, this allowed the Brit to bring into play ‘Hammer-time’ pushing his car and tyres to the limit – unfortunately an error on his part and tyre degradation caused him to spin on turn 4, lap 27; he recovered, but the mistake cost him 7.4s and whilst he did everything he could to catch him, Rosberg took the chequered
flag with Hamilton 0.5s behind him in 2nd. Massa of Williams took the 3rd podium place, delighting his home country and causing a huge reaction from the fans. His race was not without incident however; he received a five second stop-go penalty for speeding in the pit lane and on his second pit stop drove through the McLaren garage to reach his own – similar coloured overalls being the cause of this mistake. Button had a fantastic race, increasing his contention for a seat with McLaren in 2015. Whilst battling with Raikkonen, he managed to fend off both Vettel and Alonso in some excellent driving and crossed the line 4th, Vettel (Red Bull) was unable to catch the Brit and (Continued on page 15)