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Benidorm ‘Ladies That Do’
by Derek Workman
I’m sitting in a cafeteria in Benidorm, half surrounded by a gaggle of gossiping ladies. A small gaggle, admittedly – just a trio, actually, because to try and get any sense out of the full gaggle of the Friday Club would be impossible. The ‘Friday Club’ is a group of ‘ladies that do’ – do lunches, do coffees, do gatherings for their enormous extended family. But most importantly they ‘do’ support, looking after each other’s kids, the shopping if one of them can’t get out, or a bit of cleaning if someone is ill – and they’ve been ‘doing’, some of them at least, for almost thirty years. My mini-gaggle, almost like a representation of the WI, but a lot more fun, are Cathy Humphreys from Rochdale, Editor of The Post, a weekly newspaper found everywhere in the Costa Blanca, Barbara Lopez Wilkinson (“Like the razor blade,” she tells me, and her humour certainly has a fine cutting edge to it) from Wigan, owner, with husband Miguel, of Bar La Bamba in Benidorm, and Leslie Reinosa Johnson, (“As in bum wipes,” she laughs, topping Barbara’s sharp comment) ex-Eccles, of cake fame, who works in an agency managing holiday apartments. “Wigan’s quite posh now, you know,” says Cathy to Barbara.
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“Why, do we not eat pies anymore?” she replies. I’m beginning to see how this interview will go! The editor and the bar owner both came to Spain in 1978, as Thomson reps, although to totally different places, and didn’t meet for the first few years. Cathy arrived via the Costa Brava as a children’s rep, having just finished nursery nurse training in the UK, while Barbara started in Ibiza, again as a children’s rep, before moving on to become full-time rep dealing with the problems of the grown ups. “I’d much
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rather deal with children’s problems than adults. They’re a lot less harrowing.” In those days being a Thomson rep really meant something, and girls in their late teens and early twenties had to take on enormous responsibility at the drop of a sombrero. “I arrived around the time of the French air traffic controller’s strikes,” relates Cathy, “and we often had to go to some strange places to pick up and deliver clients for their flights. A couple of times I had to go to Gerona, in Italy – a two-day drive, and I was always going to French airports to collect them.” “In those days you really were the representative in Spain of Thomson Holidays, and it was actually a very important job,” she continues. “Apart from looking after the clients you had to do such things as going to hospital and the police station to translate – and the moment you got someone out of the hands of the police you had to have them on the next flight back to the UK, and it didn’t matter where. I lost track of the times I had to tell someone on holiday that their mum or dad, or someone close had died.” “I remember going to the police station in Villajoyosa,” recalls Barbara, “to find out what had happened to three butchers from Wales. The cells there were just a hole in the ground – it was like the Count of Monte Cristo – and when I looked down one of them shouted, “Chuck us some fags down, will yer!” Meanwhile, the apartment lady – then a professional dancer – was offered a contract at Benidorm Palace, the biggest nightclub in Europe. “I had a phone call one Saturday night, as I was having supper with friends, and a man offered me a six-month contract as a dancer.
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Costa Blanca I climbed on the bus on the following Monday morning and got off again on Wednesday evening in Benidorm, and every four hours on the way the driver said, “Quick stop for pi-pi!” When I walked into the Palace that night the chap said, “Watch that girl there, because you’re taking her place on Friday!” That was in 1981. I sit for a while, perfectly happy to listen to the outrageous recollections of life in Benidorm all those years ago (“You won’t write that will you? Promise!), and it becomes obvious that, while they all loved their jobs, there was little time for socialising. So how did they meet each other, never mind their husbands? “It might sound great being a dancer, but we were just considered workers, and weren’t allowed to fraternise with the clients, and could never go into the club,” says Leslie. “Cathy and Barbara used to come with the coaches that brought their clients to the show, so by the time we finished and they finished there wasn’t anybody else around, so we’d all meet in a late night bar opposite the club.” And the husbands? “Mine was a photographer at a hotel,” says Cathy. “Mine was a lighting technician at the club,” adds Leslie. “And mine owned the bar we all met in,” says Barbara. Neat – pals and partners, all in the same place! The Friday Club is a focal point for the ladies monthly get-together, but over the years it becomes more than just a girlie night out. “When you live near your family you have a support group,” says Barbara, getting slightly serious – but only slightly. “Even after all these years in Spain, we’re still neither fish-nor-fowl. We’ll always just be the inglesa, never fully accepted by our Spanish in-laws and seen a something a bit exotic when we go ‘home’ to the UK. All of us girls have gown up together here, and it’s like all our children are brothers and sisters. So, if you like, this is our family support group, and we know that whenever we need somebody there will be someone there to help us, usually before we have to ask.” Our ‘coffee and chat’ turns into a bottle of wine and mildly riotous trip down memory lane, (and no, I promise I won’t write about that!), but I come away with a tremendous feeling of well being and, I suppose, a little jealous that I’m not one of the ladies that ‘do’, because they seem to ‘do’ very well and very happily.
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A Towering Rock and an Historic Old Town
by Martin Finch
We decided to drive only part of the way to Calpe and catch the tram for the remainder of our journey. So we parked at Venta Lanuza station north of el Campello for the round trip to Calpe which involves a change of tram at Benidorm. Up to Benidorm the line is electrified but from there you have to change to diesel powered trams. These rattle and clank through the orange and lemon groves that line the coast and stop at lots of tiny stations on the way, many of which appear to be in the middle of nowhere! The whole trip takes just over an hour and there are some spectacular views along the way especially as you enter Calpe itself.
The Towering Rock of Peñon de Ifach With a population of 26,000 the town of Calpe enjoys a sheltered position in a sweeping bay close to the Peñon de Ifach, a huge rock which dominates the view from all parts of the seafront. This rock rises 332 metres out of the Mediterranean and is reminiscent of the rock of Gibraltar. It was declared a nature reserve in 1987 and is now home to a variety of birds and unusual flora and fauna – there are over 300 species of plant present including a unique orchid and a carnation that flourish in the sheltered micro climate of the rock. Looking at the rock from the town’s harbour you might think it was impenetrable but for the energetic (and brave!), it is possible to hike to the top for memorable, panoramic views. The route is via a tunnel in the bottom of the rock face.
A Modern Seaside Town with an Historic Old Quarter FACT FILE Travel . Rather than drive we decide to take took the tram from Venta Lanuza Station, which is right next to the N332 about 10km north of el Campello. To get to Calpe you have to change at Benidorm. The return fare is €7.50 for adults. Tickets can be purchased on the tram. Full details can be found on the FGV website http://www.fgvalicante.com/page.php?idioma=_en Parking. There is a café with a large car park directly opposite Venta Lanuza station. Calpe Station is situated high above the town. You can walk into town from here in about 20 minutes or there is a regular bus service from right outside the station. Lunch. We had a menu del dia at Mejias Bar and Restaurant, which was excellent and fantastic value for money. The restaurant is located at the far end of Conde Altea – turn left immediately after the police station. From here it is an easy ten minute walk back to the station. 4
There are two large sandy bays either side of the Peñon- Playa Arenal on the southern side is backed by the old town while Playa Levante to the north has endured the more modern development. At first glance you might be forgiven for thinking that the town is yet another seaside holiday spot full of ugly high rise buildings. But this would be to deny its rich heritage. A stroll around the old part of town behind Playa Arenal reveals a wealth of beautifully restored houses, many with julienne balconies with decorative mosaic tiles. There are also numerous murals adorning the whitewashed walls. Also worth visiting in the old town are the Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves (Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves), and the Old Church (Iglesia Antigua) dating from the 15th Century. At various times of the last few centuries, Calpe has been occupied by Iberians, Phoenicians, Romans and Moors. The Romans incorporated a fish salting factory in Calpe in the area of Los Baños de Reina, close to the current promenade, and the Arabs built the ancient Castle of Calpe, from which they defended Calpe until defeated in about 1240 by the Christian forces of the Conquistador King Jaime I.
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Expats Guide to Spanish Football Words by Rob Innis
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British expats are amongst the millions of immigrants who have adopted Spain as their homeland. In this welcoming land, where football is a big part of many Spanish lives, we all adapt to a greater or lesser extent to local culture and customs. For the football fans amongst this huge contingent there is easy access via television, Internet and good old (expensive) Sunday papers to keep in touch with our footballing heroes fortunes and misfortunes back in good old Blighty.
really would be in a dilemma, but at least I could not lose!
I hope this brief overview helps to integrate you further into Spanish football, whether you turn traitor or not is up to you but I bet you won’t be alone. The Spanish premiership, La Liga, will in the 2009/10 season feature 20 teams from 13 provinces.
But for aficionados there is nothing like being at a live match ‘the roar of Starting the fans and the smell of the trainers bucket’, so to speak. Many Expats have adopted either their local team or a big name team, like Madrid, or maybe both to supplement their football rations.
In my home town of Torrevieja, there is a well-established Expat fan base,
‘The Torre Army’, spearheaded by the Brits, cajoling the local team on at every home match, usually on a Sunday afternoon. For the armchair fans Spanish television screens many live matches for free on standard channels so appreciating the Spanish La Liga is easy and cheap, not completely free if you factor in the essential cold beers and snacks. In fact Channel Sexta (nothing to do with Sex) sometimes shows four matches simultaneously on a 4-way split TV screen. That takes some practise to watch, and not too many beers.
The origins of Spanish football are without doubt based upon the British
influence and presence in Spain. What is in doubt is the exact location. The two biggest claims are that the Brits in Huelva, near Seville, introduced the noble game to the Spanish whilst building a railway line from the port to Rio Tinto copper mines around 1870. The other city claiming to have been the birthplace of Spanish football is Bilbao, who assert British miners working in the Basque mines were first to take to the field. The well researched and entertaining book: Morbo - The Story of Spanish Football (Phil Ball) advises it was definitely Huelva.
Putting history aside appreciating the finer points of modern Spanish football
does have some obstacles for us Expats such as: who the teams are and where are they from. Imagine being a foreigner living in say Skegness and trying to work out who are Arsenal, Tottenham or Charlton? How can so many teams be London based, a unique phenomenon surely. Well the same logistical problems arise in reverse. How does the average Expat, even if he has explored this football mad country, know where Sporting or Racing actually hail from or what colours they play in?
with our local province we have Valencia and Villarreal (near Castellon) challenging for honours.
Big Spenders Real Madrid with Ronaldo and Kaka will play local derbies
with Atletico Madrid and Getafe as they are all in the province of Madrid. Current La Liga champions Barcelona are joined by Espanyol (another team from Barcelona) from Catalonia.
Biggest province Andalucia has 4 teams: Seville, Almeria, Malaga and newly promoted minnows Xerez playing in the top league for their first time. The islands are represented by Mallorca (Balearics) and Tenerife (Canary Islands)
Far away Galicia only has La Coruña known as Deportivo. Neighbouring provinces, Asturias has Sporting Gijon and Cantabria has Racing Santander, often referred to as Sporting and Racing respectively. The Basque country – Pais Vasco is represented by Atletico Bilbao whilst neighbours Navarre has a team called Osasuna based in Pamplona, where the famous bull running probably pulls bigger crowds.
The
2nd largest province Castilla Leon only has Valladolid (pronounced Bio-da-lith) and finally Aragon has Zaragoza, returning to La Liga from the second division.
Enjoy La Liga – I know I will, who do I support? – Now that would be telling!
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So that is how this overview of Spanish football came to pass (no pun intended) and what better time - Spanish football is in its ascendancy with their national team currently being Euro Champions (beating Germany 1-0 in the 2008 final) and Barcelona crowned European Champions in May 2009. With footballs greatest tournament, The World Cup, scheduled for 2010 and Spain being amongst the favourites now has never been a better time to be a football fan in Spain. Even if your allegiances are still homeland based you can’t help but be swept away by the Spanish passion and their celebrations when they are victorious. I know that I shall never forget the fiesta after their Euro 2008 win over the Germans in the final – an incredible sea of flag waving, singing, smiling fans taking over the town centre, and not a drunk amongst them. Traditionally traitors are shot but I really do admire the way the Spanish side
(and indeed Barcelona) play the beautiful game so I have to admit that if the next World Cup ends up with an England vs. Spain final (some dream huh!) I
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MOTORING by Paul Lock Hello and welcome to the August motoring column. I hope you are all enjoying the heat wave, and your local roads have not melted yet. We have this for another few months yet, so I will hold of on the antifreeze reminder for a bit!! I am going to start with some good news, for all those interested in the car industry in the UK. I keep an interest myself, due to the fact that my hometown of Southampton is the ‘’Home of the Transit’’ and I have a couple of mates working there still, but only just. Toyota UK have just announced that they will start production in of the Auris hybrid car in Burnaston, Derbyshire, starting in 2010. The other good news is that the engines for the cars will be produced in Deeside, Flintshire in North Wales. This is a massive boost for both areas, not just for the factories, but for the smaller supply firms that sell their parts etc to the larger factories. The knock on effect is massive, so
you CANNOT drive anywhere else. It is Europe wide and not just confined to the country that the offence was committed in. And to finish on a lighter note, a couple of things caught my eye, whilst perusing the Web. Bentley is having an auction of thousands of parts and accessories, which have accumulated in their factory. Enthusiasts and owners can buy anything from a light bulb to a complete V8 engine or gearbox. All parts must be sold to make room for the new parts needed for the present and future Bentley and Rolls Royce marques. Parts will be available for all Bentleys produced from 1955 and for Rolls Royce’s from 1955-2002. All parts are new, unused, packed in factory packaging and come with all factory warranty. The sale is taking place over the weekend of 26-27 of September, and if any of you are interested, he details are on Bentley’s website.
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well done Toyota. This is also the first time the new Hybrid engine will be made outside of the USA or Japan. I really hope this is a success, as I have always thought that British workers may not be the cheapest, but we are damn good at what we do. Good luck to them. Just a quick couple of lines, in the way of warning to you all. Due an upsurge in drink related accidents occurring in the Alicante region, the Guardia Civil are to carry out 15,000 roadside breath tests during July. This is a nationwide campaign, but Alicante is going to be one of the most widespread and bigger campaigns. The punishment here can be quite harsh, and the limit is quite low. 1.2 g per litre of blood or an air/alcohol mix of 0.6g will mean the loss of your licence for at least a year. If you are way over the limit, and the Police see fit, a court case and a possible prison sentence can be handed out. The limit for driving can be reached for some from one bottle of beer, so it is best to stay off the alcohol behind the wheel. The checks are being done all over, in small towns as well as the Autovias, so be warned! But I would like to say that Spain could help itself reduce these figures if they allowed more taxis to operate. In my town of Sax, there is only one or two taxis, and try booking them. No chance!! But if the taxi is not available, don’t take a chance. Either designate a driver or if not too far, walk it. And remember, if you lose your licence here, 8
• petrol and diesel • Full English to Spanish re-registration service from ITV/headlight change to spanish plates fitted • auto electrical repairs, vehicle diagnostics and code reading • collection/delivery or mobile service For reliable service call Paul on 679551665
Finally the car that featured in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, has been banned from appearing in the Lord Mayor of Norwich’s’ street procession. The reason is.....it has not got a valid MOT certificate!! Apparently, it would take a lot of time and money to get the necessary documentation in time, and rules state that all cars in the show have to be roadworthy and fully legal. The source also added that it would have been quicker to get a pilots licence as that takes only 45 hours to get and that it would have been easier if Chitty really could fly!! Until next month, drive carefully and stay sober. Paul Lock 679551665 or email pablotech2008@yahoo.com. And don’t forget; see my ad on this page for any motoring related enquiries.
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by Barbara Barton
ALOE VERA
The Inland Magazine™ Natures Remedy for Burns, Stings and Skin Irritations There are hundreds of species of Aloe although Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) is the one commonly attributed with healing qualities. Aloe Veras’ use can be traced back to Egyptian times where the plant was depicted on stone carvings. It was known as the “plant of immortality” and was presented as a burial gift to deceased pharaohs. The Aloe is often thought to be a cactus, and although its fleshy leaves are very cactus-like it is actually a succulent and a member of the Lily family. The stunning yellow tubular flowers produced annually by the Aloe Vera closely resemble the Easter Lily. Aloe grows naturally in the desert and has earned the nickname “Lily of the Desert”. It has the ability to store large quantities of water in order to survive long periods of drought, making it an ideal plant to grow here in Spain. For centuries Aloe has been traditionally used to treat burns, sunburn and minor abrasions and to alleviate the itching that accompanies allergies and insect bites. Look on the shelves of any pharmacy and you will find countless products containing Aloe Vera, it naturally balances the pH of the skin and, as such, can be found in many skin and beauty products such as cleansers, moisturisers and soaps. To get the benefit of this natural remedy, you need to extract the gel from within the leaf. Take a sharp knife and remove a section of leaf. Cut through the thick dark skin to reveal a gelatinous clear substance. Rub this over the cut , burn or irritation and leave it to dry in the air. Treatment can be repeated as often as you desire as there are not any side effects. After applying the gel, reserve the remaining section of leaf in the fridge, wrapped in foil or cling film. Like this the leaf will remain ready to use for many days. Don’t worry about any potential damage to the plant by hacking off leaves. The survival of this plant in its raw habitat is its ability to protect its water reserves by repairing any damage quickly and the leaf will heal itself. Whilst having all these wonderful healing properties, Aloe is also a very good plant in the garden, it is easy to grow in the ground or in a large pot. For best results the Aloe likes a sandy well-drained soil and is happy in full sun. Being drought resistant, you can happily go away and leave it for weeks or even months and it will come to no harm. However, it benefits hugely from regular watering and, during the growing season, a monthly feed is good. Aloes have a shallow root system and over watering can lead to stem rot so ideally you should allow the plant to dry out completely beween watering. During the winter the plant will become dormant so you just need keep it moist. As the plant leaves have a very high water content , at least 95% , they are very prone to frost damage so if possible keep the plant in a sheltered position such as a courtyard or naya. If the plant is in the open in the ground or a pot then wrap it in some fleece if you live in an area where frosts occur. We keep an Aloe Vera outside the kitchen door and in case of burns or scalds, an immediate application of fresh gel has relieved much of the pain, and prevented blistering. I also found it to be effective in relieving itching from stings and bites and its excellent on sunburn too plus completely safe for children. 10
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Carpobrotus Edulis (or the Torrevieja weed!) by Linda Trott
How such a beautiful flower got such a derogatory name I cannot imagine! The only hobby I have time for these days is photography and I often snatch 5 minutes to stop in the campo with my camera. One of my favorite times is late spring and early summer when wildflowers abound and the vibrant, fuschia pink flowers of Carpobrotus Edulis cascade over walls, rocks and roadsides. I am sure I am not the only one to appreciate their beauty and I was inspired to find out more about them, so I thought I you might like to share the following facts about this much maligned plant. Carpobrotus Edulis is a succulent and a member of the stone plant family. The name is derived from the Greek : Karpos meaning fruit and brotus meaning edible. The Latin word Edulis also means edible. The common Spanish name is ‘Higo Marino’ (sea fig). Originating in South Africa, it was introduced to Spain in the early 20th century and spread rapidly across the whole country. It is also known around the world as the ice plant, pig face plant, sour fig or the ‘Hottentot fig’ (Hotnotsvy in Afrikaans, because of of it’s edible fruit – ‘vy’ meaning fig). This name was used as long ago as 1652 and is probably derived from the fact that European settlers in Africa (who arrived at this time) observed the Khoikhoi (meaning ‘real people’) who have lived in Southern Africa since the 5th century, eating the fruits of the plant, which are roughly fig shaped. But the plant is in no way related to the fig. Carpobrotus Edulis is a perennial plant that can grow in saline soil. It accumulates salt in the soil thereby altering the PH balance. It can be found all along the Cantabrian coast (Northern Spain) as well as the Mediterranean coast, Balearic and Canary islands. Rabbits, rats and other animals contributed to it’s dispersal by eating the fruits.There are hundreds of seeds in each fruit and all parts of the plant can produce roots. The flowers are hermaphrodite (having both male and female organs). It cannot grow in shade and does not survive heavy frost. It tolerates drought and maritime exposure and thrives in poor sandy soil. This gives it a great advantage in coastal areas where it competes with the indigenous plants of Spain, such as the protected Limonium Emerginatum (sea lavender), which it displaces on sand dunes and cliffs. In many parts of the world it is deliberately planted in these areas to prevent soil erosion. It is also grown around houses as an effective fire barrier due to the high water content of the leaves. Over fertilization causes the plants to wilt and die back. In South Africa the fruits are gathered to make a delicious jam (although it is rather tart, hence the name ‘sour fig’). Native South African’s traditionally pound the fleshy leaves to produce juice. This is applied externally to treat burns, sunburn, cold sores and mosquito and other insect bites for both humans and animals. For decades, traditional healers all over South Africa have also utilized the juice of the Carpo brotus genus to treat bacterial infections, as the juice has anti-septic and anti-bacterial properties. In scientific research results have shown that leaves gathered in the spring have better anti-bacterial properties than those gathered at other times. So, the Torrevieja weed is much more than a pretty face!! My goats, Basil and Daisy, would totally agree with me (if they could talk!) as they eat it voraciously given half a chance. Animals often know a lot more than we do about what is good for us!!
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EX-PATS otherwise known as your favourite Cash & Carry on the Costa, opened their new superstore in El Campello last month to a packed crowd to run alongside their existing superstore in Villajoyosa. El Campello has 7,000 square feet of floor space jampacked with over 4,000 lines of British foods and household goods plus major discount lines. EX-PATS has become a household name, synonymous with bargains and great offers and the new EX-PATS El Campello store is no exception. Filled with an extensive range of items and at unbeatable prices, you´ll get service with a smile without breaking the bank. The beauty of shopping at EX-PATS is that if you shop regularly at either store, you´ll receive a loyalty discount of 2%, and if you´re bulk buying for trade, then you´ll receive a massive 12% discount! It´s definitely worth taking a look! Don´t forget that if you´re popping down to the El Campello store, that you can soon have you hair & beauty treatments done too - talk about multitasking! Debbie, Gary the owner of EX-PATS wife, is expanding her business Beauty Untold under the new name of
‘The Salon’ at the end of the summer. Both Ladies and Gents are catered for in ‘The Salon’, so by October you should be able to kill two birds with one stone- doing your weekly shop and having your hair trimmed on the same day! With the added service that if you do use The Salon, you will be able to drop off your shopping list when you come in, and when your treatments are finished, your shopping is waiting for you! Now that’s what you call Service! You´ll find the new El Campello store on the N332 next to the Shell Garage and Big Mat Builders Merchants. The store is open seven days a week, which is practically unheard of in Spain, and the opening hours are: Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-2pm.For further information please call 965 895 323 Villajoyosa store or 965 633 470 the El Campello store. Don´t forget to check out EX-PATS advert in the CBN for their latest offers! SEE OUR ADVERT IN THIS MAGAZINE ON PAGE 23!
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It’s all in the
Balance! By Kevin Terrell FICM
The key to fairness lies in balance. You must balance the needs of your company against the needs of the customer. Try to avoid extreme positions. Don’t allow yourself to give your customer every consideration they might ask for. By the same token, don’t be unyielding in the face of the customer’s circumstances that obviously merit special consideration. How do you cultivate an attitude of fairness in your personality? For one thing, you should get into the habit of judging your decisions and actions. The fair credit controller is one who is willing to hear both sides of the story first hand. But don’t jump to conclusions about the customer’s intentions or reliability until they have had ample opportunity to express themselves fully. The most reliable indication of a person’s intention is their action. So, try to make it a personal rule to withhold judgment about any customer until adequate evidence is in. The avoidance of snap judgments will go a long way towards making you a fair credit controller. At all costs, avoid arguments with your customers. The best argument against arguments is that they rarely change anybody’s mind. That being the case, every minute you spend arguing with a customer is a minute wasted. Furthermore, most arguments tend to harden each persons original position. So, if you really want to change your customer’s mind, please don’t try to do it by arguing with them. So, if you are fair in your dealing with customers, you will be repaid in two important ways. • In the first place, you generally won’t make demands of your customers that are totally unreasonable. This means that your customers will tend to keep a higher percentage of their promises. • In the second place, as a fair credit controller, you will treat people equally and your collection tactics will be just. Your customers will admire you for this characteristic and you will win their respect and voluntary co-operation. A credit controller whose customers co-operates voluntarily and keeps their promises is bound to be an outstanding success. Whilst your key objective in your credit control call is to collect the most amount of money available today, you must also be aware that two other key strategies in your credit control approach are vital. Firstly to collect money from your customers fairly and secondly, to educate them to pay more promptly next time around. Unfortunately, credit control has become very much a game as to who is more effective to ‘withhold’ payment and who is most effective to ‘collect the money quickly’. Being fair with your customers will go a long way to gaining their cooperation and to encourage them to play fair with you. For more information regarding credit control matters, visit www.hcmcollect.com 14
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This month I will try to shed some light on the types of problems you are most likely to encounter. The majority of calls regarding problems I get are “my picture is breaking up”, or “I am losing channels”. This is easy to rectify by process of elimination (if you have the correct equipment and know what you are doing!). It will be either the dish and/or Lnb misaligned, a broken or damaged cable or connection, a faulty Lnb, or a faulty receiver. Any decent Engineer will be able to fault-find as well as install.
If ground movement or the wind has moved the dish even as little as a couple of centimetres, that will be enough for you to lose BBC, ITV, and most north beam channels.Lnb’s and receivers can develop faults overnight, and as there are no serviceable parts inside an Lnb, it will have to be completely replaced. Receivers, like all electrical equipment, will either suddenly stop working, or you may get some warning beforehand like loss of channels, overheating, or responding slower to the remote control. If your system has a fault and you have called someone out, insist on them proving to you
which part has the fault – dont just take their word for it! One more thing, if your neighbours’ system seems to be performing better than yours, what make of Lnb do they have? Which make/model receiver do they have? Are both dishes aligned correctly? All of these things have an effect on system performance. As always, if you are unhappy with your own systems’ performance then call me, I will be happy to advise.
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H E A LT H FITNESS &
by Chris Haney
FLUIDS AND
EXERCISE After the articles on ‘Blood Pressure’ in the last 2 months editions of TIM, the most appropriate topic to follow on would be ‘Fluids and Exercise’, because both areas are very important factors in maintaining normal BP levels. Remember we are water; it is by far the largest single component of the body because it makes up 45 – 75% of the total body weight. Infants have the highest percentage of water, up to 75% of body weight, and this percentage decreases with age, but water accounts for 60% in a normal male adult, and 55% in a female adult. Exercise and activity is thirsty work and your body fluid losses can be very high, especially in Spain, and at this time when we are experiencing very hot conditions 24/7. If fluids are not replaced quickly then this can lead to dehydration. Prevention is better than cure, so what and how much should you be drinking?
WHY IS DRINKING IMPORTANT? During any exercise or activity, your muscles produce heat, which must be expelled in order to keep your body working properly. Sweating is the most important way in which this happens. For every 600 calories of heat energy your body expends, you lose around a litre of sweat. During exercise you also lose fluid through the water vapour in the air you breathe out. The harder and longer you are exercising, and the hotter and more humid the environment, the more fluid you lose. During an hour’s workout you can expect to lose up to one litre of fluid and even more in hot conditions.
WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF DEHYDRATION? If you carry on exercising without replacing fluid loss, you will become dehydrated. This will obviously have an adverse effect on you physical performance and overall health, and if this dehydration happens on a daily basis the long term effects on your major organs can be very damaging, for example blood pressure levels can drop dramatically with serious dehydration, and on the other hand with water overload (when we realise too late we are ultra thirsty) blood pressure levels rise. Exercise and activity becomes much harder to perform, and you will fatigue sooner. A loss of just 2% of your weight will affect your ability to perform muscular work, and a loss of 4% and you may experience nausea and vomiting. Any drop beyond this can cause dizziness, laboured breathing, weakness and confusion, and 16
this combined with any other underlying health problems could have serious consequences.
WHEN SHOULD I DRINK? Prevention is better than cure therefore making sure you are well hydrated before you start any exercise or activity. Drink plenty of fluid beforehand (obviously not alcohol!!!), especially in the current hot and humid weather. If you exercise in the evenings make sure you have had enough fluid during the day (at least 1.5 litres). If you exercise in the morning, make sure you have plenty to drink first thing, but not coffee or tea!!! Continue to take in fluid at suitable intervals during exercise whenever possible. Drink as much as you comfortably can – aim for about 150 ml every 15 minutes, and drink freely after exercise to replace lost fluids REMEMBER!!!! Don’t wait until you feel thirsty, as this means you are already dehydrated. The message is; drink before you are thirsty and before you become dehydrated.
WHAT SHOULD I DRINK? Water is an excellent fluid replacer. After all, this is mostly what you are losing in sweat, so this is what your body needs. If you are sweating profusely or exercising for over an hour, a dilute carbohydrate drink (up to 8g per 100ml) will help speed up water absorption and provide extra fuel. Dilute squash, diluted fruit juice or a commercial sports drink are also suitable. Avoid more concentrated drinks such as cola during exercise as they can exacerbate dehydration. They need diluting in the stomach before that can be absorbed so delaying hydration. Carbohydrate supplements, based on glucose polymer (maltodextrins), provide up to 20tg carbohydrate per 100ml and may benefit performance only if you are exercising intensely for more than 90 minutes and further sweat losses are low. ALWAYS REMEMBER!!!! We are water and it is more important than food, in reality we can survive for many days without food, but we will notice the effects of dehydration far quicker. Chris Haney is your local Personal Trainer and is based at Esport gym in Hondon de los Frailes, and is always available to advise you how to correctly exercise and follow a good dietary plan. Telephone 679008021.
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Losing a Pet
by Victoria A Navin
It is with a heavy heart that I write this article for I sit at my desk alone. I write in silence as none of my pencils are being flicked and rolled across the desk by mischievous furry paws, nor are these paws trampling over my keyboard in an attempt to distract me for a quick fuss. My paperwork, normally jumbled and crumpled into a makeshift den, lies in an uncannily neat pile. My darling puss and faithful companion Ratz died, she was only five. One of the most unjust things in life is the difference between the life span of humans and that of our pets. We form strong emotional and social bonds with our furry friends and the death of a much loved family pet can have as big an impact as that of a human, so it is important to understand that the grieving process will be much the same.
Knowing
the different stages of grief is important as is the understanding that allowing yourself to experience and work through these feelings will help you along the road to recovery. Grief starts with disbelief, moving onto feelings of pain, anger, guilt and finally acceptance when you can look back and focus on the happy memories. All these feelings are normal and will subside in time.
Accept that you will have pangs and waves of grief often triggered by memories and stimuli such as a pet food advert on the tv, an emptiness at dinner time, finding a tuft of your pets fur or an old toy. As time passes these triggers will become less frequent. Grief and especially pet grief, is perceived to be all in the mind, when in
fact the symptoms felt can greatly affect the body. Physical symptoms
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of grieving may include restlessness, difficulty concentrating, attacks of ‘what if’s’ and ‘if only’s’, a sense of panic and unease and bouts of sobbing and anxiety.
Dealing with grief and moving on can be helped if you keep a diary of your feelings and thoughts, looking at film or photos, writing a poem or even posting a tribute on a pet website. If you have children, allow them to talk and openly discuss their feelings, share memories of your pet and reassure them. It helps to talk things over. Non pet owners may find it hard to understand your feelings and may think you are overreacting. If you need someone to talk to The Blue Cross runs a Pet Bereavement Support Service (0800 096 6606) their trained counsellors are always there to support you. They also have a very useful website www.bluecross.org.uk Coming to terms with the loss of a loved pet is a reflection of the pleasure they bring to our lives you are simply reacting in a natural and expected way to the loss of a dear friend. I shall always remember the pleasure that our little puss bought into our lives. We rescued her from a campsite when her mother broke her leg, hand reared her and she became a big part of our lives. Rest In Peace sweet puss - it was an honour to have known you. ‘“Man’s best friend” you hear them say. An understatement, that has to be. I just hope I was there for her As much as she was there for me’
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Shabby Dog Story Imagine over 10 per cent of a country’s population dying from a single disease within a couple of years. It sounds like a futuristic horror film, but it actually happened in the Sudan in the early 1990s. The disease concerned was Leishmaniasis. You can catch it – and so can your dog – in France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal and several other European countries, if you are bitten by a sandfly infected with the disease. In fact, Leishmaniasis is endemic in 88 nations on four continents, putting ~350M people at risk of contracting it; at any given time, twelve million people around the world are infected. Fortunately it’s only the mildest human form that is found in Europe so even if you are bitten in Spain by an infected sandfly you will more than likely have nothing worse than a painless skin ulcer. Unfortunately your dog is not so lucky. The canine form of the disease can affect every organ. They become emaciated and shabby, and develop strikingly long nails. Treatment can prolong life, but eventually the disease will kill them. Your dog is equally at risk in town, country, woodland or wherever. Mediterranean disease is another name, even though it is found as far north as Lyon in France. So what can you do to minimise the risk to your dog? Well fortunately there are a couple of things available that when used together can cut the risk of your dog catching Leishmaniasis by as much as 95% Firstly there is a very special insect repellent collar called Scalibor which will protect your dog from being bitten by this mosquito and from fleas and ticks. The collar is available from your local vet. Another solution is to limit the insect population in the first place by breaking their breeding cycle. Insectsaway market a range of highly effective mosquito and biting insect traps. They have been used to great effect for many years in the USA, Asia, Australia and parts of Europe, and are now available in Spain exclusively from Insectsaway. They attract and trap mosquitoes, midges and all manner of biting and blood feeding insects. When used continuously over a 6 week period they actually interrupt the breeding cycle of these insects which will greatly reduce and eventually eliminate them. There is a range of traps covering from 500m2 to 6000m2(approx 1.5 acres) and prices start at just €75. Written by Insects Away. www.insectsaway.com 20
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An Award Winning Year for the Wines of Bodegas La Purisima by Martin Finch
Last June, I wrote about Bodegas La Purisima in Yecla as part of the ongoing ‘Wine Trail’ series. If you have never tried the wines from this bodega then maybe now is the time to do so! The bodega has just won a major accolade at the London International Wine Fair held from 20 to 22 May. Its organic wine Valcorso Monastrell was voted one of the best 100 wines in the world. This is fairly exceptional in itself but what makes it really special is that it was the only Spanish red wine that was ranked in the top 100! Bodegas la Purisima won this prize in the wake of an amazing award winning year. Two more of its wines won prizes at the “Challenge International du Vin” held in the French town of Bourg. A gold medal was awarded to the Trapio 2006 and a bronze medal to Valcorso Monastrell Barrica. The Trapio 2006 also won a further medal, this time a sliver, in the prestigious “Concours Mondial de Bruxelles” that took place recently in the Feria of Valencia (Spain).
As you can imagine, Bodegas la Purisima is very excited about these awards. Its spokesman José Luis Ruiz said: “ As you can see, it has been a year full of prizes and recognition for the wines of Bodegas la Purisima, which in turn has helped in the promotion of all the wines of the D.O. Yecla region in general. These awards bring us great international recognition and an increase in demand. Congratulations to all the people that help and collaborate with us to promote the wines of Yecla and that help us to achieve more universal recognition because, to a degree, these prizes are also for all of them.” 22
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EPICUREANS The Exclusive Dining Club - June 2009 : A Special Night in Elda
The July meeting of the Epicureans was held at a very special location in Elda. This was a Sunday evening event and all the members arrived at the about 6:30pm. The location for this meeting of the gastronomes was in a wonderful country location with an outside table with beautiful views of the mountains. Pre-dinner drinks and a chat in the delightful gardens started the evening of well. To get the taste buds in full working order, we started this “Al Fresco” evening with Caviar and Galletas and shots of warm vodka for those who wanted it. This was followed by sumptuous plates of a mature Spanish cheese pressed with a mint leaf, iberico ham and succulent red grapes, thin crispy
slices of French toast and anchovy pate and small cheese and ham tartlets matched with a fabulous red wine, a full bodied tempranillo from Toledo. Based on the empty plates all the members present thoroughly enjoyed the selection.
More of the fabulous wine and a rest before a huge portion of fruit crumble and vanilla ice cream as a perfect dessert. Everybody is in a very relaxed a satiated state. Coffee’s, a beautiful brandy and liqueur’s and some good cigars for some finished off yet another perfect meeting of The Epicurean Club. Sometime in the early hours of the morning all the members wended their way home. I am sorry to say that the location of this delightful experience has to be kept a closely guarded secret and is only for members of this exclusive dining club. For the August meeting of The Epicureans, we will be going to a restaurant in Castalla that I have had good experience with in the past.
Further wine flowed. Smooth, rich, full bodied, fruity, slightly oak’y, an absolute joy. Everyone agreed that this was a seriously beautiful wine.
As promised in last months article I promised a report on our planned visit to the five star Hotel Montiboli in Villajoyosa to sample their award winning restaurant. We went to a special themed night for the night of San Juan. I am sorry to say we were not impressed in anyway shape or form, the hotel itself is a beautiful hotel in a fabulous location but generally the service and the food did not reach the sort of standards we would expect from a hotel / restaurant of this level and cost.
Time for the main courses, this was a selection of barbequed / griddled meats including an Indian style Tandori chicken, two types of English style sausages, and special recipe beef burgers. Baked potatoes, a green salad, sliced tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella cheese drizzled with a extra virgin olive oil, and a mixed bean salad complimented the main courses perfectly, the amount provided was enough for double the amount of members.
So if you think that you may be interested in becoming one of the elite members of “The Epicureans” register your interest by sending me an email to barberic@terra.es or drop me a note to Eric Arnold, Appt. Correos 201, Sax, 03630, Alicante. For Restaurants who think they can meet the discerning needs of The Epicureans, email me a suggested menu and price guide plus brief details of the restaurant and reasons why we should give you a try.
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The Save the Children Music Festival held at La Pinada in Chinorlet raised a fantastic 701 euros for the charity. As organiser of the event I want to thank all the acts that appeared free of charge inlcuding Tony M Entertainment, Jim Bruce, George ‘Fish’ Fisher, John Currie, Steuart Currie and Paul Webb. I also thank everyone who took time to organise events during the day, La Pinada Petanca Club, Alan and Pauline, Jean and Frank and my wife, Susan who collected the ticket money. Equally I would like to thank everyine at La Pinada, staff and friends, for hosting the event and all the hard work they carried put during the day keeping everyone fed and watered. Further La Pinada donated 10% of their income for the day and this made a major difference to the amount raised. I know that the money raised will help a lot of children across the world and during a time when money is hard to come by and there are many charitable calls on people’s pockets, I wish to thank all of those who attended and gave so generously. I hope that we shall organise another event next year and I look forward to seeing even more people attend such a memorable occasion. My thanks to everyone. John Currie 28
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KITCHEN (Toffe Brownies)
EUROP EAN
Preheat oven to 350°. Coat bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Combine coffee and hot water, stirring until coffee dissolves.
Combine butter and chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until butter melts; stir until chocolate is smooth.
Lightly spoon fl our into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine fl our, sugar, cocoa,
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with a whisk. Combine coffee mixture, butter mixture, vanilla, and eggs in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add coffee mixture to fl our mixture; stir just until combined. Spread
evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with toffee chips. Bake at 350° for 22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules • 1/4 cup hot water • 1/4 cup butter • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips • 11/2 cups all-purpose fl our • 11/3 cups sugar • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten • 1/4 cup toffee chips E-mail: theinlandmagazine@yahoo.co.uk • Web site: www.timspain.com
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Words & Photos by Rob Innis
Living on the coast during August takes on a completely different aspect as we are invaded by both Spanish and foreign tourists. Many Spanish desert their inland homes like Madrid and escape to the coast to enjoy a beach and cooler coastal temperatures. If they do not own a beachside apartment, they will rent one so that the whole family from grandparents to grandchildren and family pets (canary in a cage) can enjoy the seaside. This swells the coastal population and in Torrevieja from around 100,000 to circa 250,000 although perhaps the crisis will take its toll on those able to afford this annual ritual. But it takes a lot to keep the Spanish off the beach in August! Sweltering alongside them will of course be the foreigners easily identified by their changing skin colour from brilliant white to prawn pink. Restaurants will be over flowing and busy bars open until late. Lots of seasonal music bars suddenly spring into life enabling the younger set to dance the night away followed by a breakfast of churros con chocolate. If you have not tried them – go for it, very typical Spanish breakfast. If you prefer a traditional British fry up – I have seen (and tried purely for research purposes!) crisis prices from 2 euros. This is the first time the Brits have been cheaper than the Spanish bars. My Top Tip: Arrive early for the best beach spot, enjoy a long lunch and siesta, and then return for another evening session with a cooling swim. It works for the Spanish and they have been doing it for longer than us. The Big Event in August Is Formula 1 racing around Valencia’s street circuit - officially titled ‘The Grand Prix of Europe.’ A high profile event, which takes place over weekend August 21st – 23rd and is a must for all F1 enthusiasts. If you cannot make it, Spanish TV channel Sexta will screen it live and I do not doubt most bars will be tuned in with the locals hoping for an Alonso comeback. The Spanish are optimists! It is estimated that approximately 500 million television viewers all over the word tune in to follow the F1 races, 10% of the total world population, and the Region of Valencia should get a return of around €70 million for every Grand Prix race it hosts. For more: www.valenciastreetcircuit.com August will also see the kick-off of La Liga Spanish football season – many Spanish and expats alike will be anxious to see if Madrid’s new expensive signings, Kaka and Ronaldo, can help claim the crown back from Barcelona. For more see elsewhere in this months magazine.
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Costa Blanca Coastal Property One crisis benefit has been a virtual stop in building, which in some parts of the coastal strip has been a blight. Prices now seem to be at the bottom and a buzz is going around that now is the time to buy and grab a bargain. The Spanish government has announced various tax incentives for residents buying with a mortgage to provide tax benefits for buying before year-end. This will also stimulate the market. Therefore, if you are thinking of taking the plunge now is probably a good time to start looking around for your dream coastal property. Good Luck. Driving on the Coast Is how can I put it? - Interesting best describes some of the driving techniques that I regularly witness, especially on roundabouts. Probably because we have so many nationalities driving in the coastal areas you certainly will see some interesting manoeuvres. Please do not be tempted to think that the Guardia Civil are also on holiday. In fact, it is quite the contrary; many extra officers (actually called agentes) are drafted into our area for the summer. In case you are not aware, they have been running campaigns during the year to reduce speeding and all types of motoring offences. I do not doubt that during August there will be no let up in their spot checks and patrols. If you over do it Spain has many excellent pharmacies some of which are open 24 hours a day. So if you need urgent medical supplies or that all-important sun cream or after sun, you can be sure to find a helpful pharmacy near you. Just look out for flashing green neon signs. Do not be a victim Unfortunately with crowds of happy relaxed holidaymakers and residents comes the potential for pickpockets and other opportunists. Just remember to take common sense precautions and then you should be able to enjoy the summer without having to make a trip to the Guardia Civil to report a loss. I hope you enjoy August in Spain whichever part of the coast you visit. If you have any comments either post on The Inland Magazine forum or email lifeonthecoast@spainrico.com
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Ken Campbell’s
STARRY NIGHTS The Scorpion King
As
we move into the Summer months, the winter constellations make way for a whole new view of the night sky and we get to see the Summer constellations. Now, I don’t think that many of the constellations look very much like what they are supposed to represent but now and then one of them appears that really does look like its namesake.
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ne of these cannot be fully seen from the UK and until I moved to Spain I had never really seen it properly. But at this time of year and at this Southerly latitude Scorpio the Scorpion is dominating the southern part of the sky and I’ve got to admit, the star pattern really does look like a huge Scorpion climbing up the sky.
If you want to find it, go outside after dark and make sure
you have a clear view of the southern horizon. Now move slightly upward and you will see a bright, red coloured star called Antares. Antares makes up the red eye of the scorpion, above and slightly to the right is the head of the scorpion with its two pincers either side of the head. Now follow the head star back down through Antares and continue following the line of stars that point down to the horizon and you will see that before they reach the horizon they curve up to the left and even form the scorpion’s sting.
Now it is quite a big constellation, it covers a large part of the southern sky. But once you have found it you will be surprised at how much it really does look like a scorpion!
According to Greek mythology, Scorpio was sent by the Goddess Hera to kill the hunter Orion after he had boasted that he could kill any animal in the forest. The scorpion crawled unseen up to Orion and stung him in the ankle. Orion and Scorpio were then placed on opposite sides of the heavens and never appear in the sky together lest the battle continues. Don’t you just love these Greek stories?
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ut there is a sad story attached to this constellation. Antares, the giant red star is over 600 light years from us and is truly a giant. It is over 700 times bigger than our Sun. If it was placed in the centre of our solar system then its outer edge would be between Mars and Jupiter. If there ever were any habitable planets orbiting Antares then they were long ago swallowed up as it expanded.
Antares is a dying star. It has used up all of its fuel of
hydrogen and is becoming a super red giant. Eventually it will either burst and then shrivel down to almost no size and become a white dwarf, or explode into a cataclysmic supernova. As it is 600 light years from us then this may already have happened and we are simply waiting for the light to reach us. For more updated news on the Costa del Stars check out my website at www.kencampbell.info
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Where do we come from? Celebrating Darwin by Eric Arnold
Part 6 Humanity - The Evolution of Man The Final Stage From 34 million years ago mammals continued to evolve and diversify leading to many of the species we know today, new food sources and changing environments allowed species diversification and adaptation. Ape like creatures started to appear about 6 million years ago in Africa. Similar evolutionary events happened in many other parts of the world leading to the huge selection of what we would call monkeys including creatures like Lemurs and Marmosetes. Australopithecus Africanus, an early homonid. A small African ape like creature, living around six million years ago was the ancestor of all homonids as far as we can tell. However it is not inconceivable that parallel evolutionary events were happening in other parts of the world and there may be a number of primary ancestors for what we call mankind. Or perhaps many of these evolutionary lines died out or evolved further in to other species. Based on fossils and genetic lineage it is fairly certain that from this small African ape like creature both modern humans and their closest relatives, the bonobo’s, and chipanzee’s evolved. Only two branches of its family tree have surviving descendants but there may have been more that did not survive. Very soon after the split, for reasons that are still debated, apes in one branch developed the ability to walk upright, perhaps because of the availability of food sources or because hunting was more efficient, no on knows. Brain size increased rapidly, and by 2 million years ago, the very first animals classified in the genus Homo had appeared. Of course, the line between different species or even genera is rather arbitrary as organisms continuously change over generations. Around the same time, the other branch split into the ancestors of the common chimpanzee and the ancestors of the bonobo as evolution continued simultaneously in all life forms. Fossil records show that there was a huge and extremely fast evolutionary development period in these lines of homonids, the superior brain power allowing them to adapt to new environments and overcome new challenges. Homo erectus (early man) is known to have had the ability to control fire, probably at least 790,000 years ago, but there is some evidence that the ability to control fire may have existed perhaps as early as 1.5 million years ago and may predate Homo erectus. Fire was possibly used and controlled by the early lower paleolithic hominid Homo habalis and/or by robust australopithecines such as Paranthropus. 36
It is more difficult to establish the origin of language (words do not leave any fossils). It is unclear whether Homo erectus could speak or if that capability had not begun until Homo sapiens. As brain size increased and developed an increased capacity to learn, communication became a necessary skill to improve the chances of survival both as an individual and as a family unit. Skills could be taught, passed down to other family members which negated the need for each individual to discover the skill or knowledge themselves. The ability to learn from each other was a dramatic point in the evolution of man and mans capability to survive. Social skills became more complex, language became more advanced, and tools became more elaborate. This contributed to further cooperation and brain development. Anatomically modern humans, Homo sapiens, are believed to have originated somewhere around 200,000 years ago or earlier in Africa, the oldest fossils clearly definable as Homo Sapien date back to around 160,000 years ago. However it is reasonable possible to assume that parallel evolutionary paths happened in other parts of the world. The first humans to show evidence of spirituality are the Neanderthals (usually classified as a separate species with no surviving descendants); they buried their dead, often apparently with food or tools. However, evidence of more sophisticated spiritual beliefs, such as the early Cro- Magnon cave paintings did not appear until some 32,000 years ago. Cro-Magnons also left behind stone figurines such as the Venus of Willendorf, probably also signifying religious belief. By 11,000 years ago, evidence shows that Homo sapiens existed in most of the inhabitable areas of the world. This begs the question, did man spread from Africa across the world or was there parallel evolutionary paths allowing man to evolve / originate in slightly different forms in different parts of the world. By this time Homo sapiens had reached all the continents (except for Antarctica, which remained undiscovered until 1820 AD). Tool use and language continued to improve; interpersonal relationships became more complex. Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci epitomizes the advances in art and science seen during the Renaissance. Throughout more than 90% of its history, Homo sapiens lived in small bands as nomadic huntergatherers. As language became more complex, the ability to remember and transmit information resulted in a new sort of replicator: the meme. Ideas could be rapidly exchanged and passed down the generations.
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habitable zone will move outwards, making the Earth’s surface hot enough that liquid water can no longer exist there naturally. At this point, all life on land will become extinct. Evaporation of water, a potent greenhouse gas, from the oceans’ surface could accelerate temperature increase, potentially ending all life on Earth even sooner. During this time it is possible that as Mars’s surface temperature gradually rises, carbon dioxide and water currently frozen under the surface soil will be liberated into the atmosphere, creating a greenhouse effect which will heat up the planet until it achieves conditions parallel to those on Earth today, providing a potential future abode for life. By 3.5 billion years from now, Earth’s surface conditions will be similar to those of Venus today. Around 5.4 billion years from now, all of the hydrogen in the core of the Sun will have fused into helium. The core will no longer be supported against gravitational collapse and will begin to contract, heating a shell around the core until hydrogen begins to fuse within it. This will cause the outer layers of the star to expand greatly, and the star will enter a phase of its life in which it is called a red giant. Gradually, the hydrogen burning in the shell around the solar core will increase the mass of the core until it reaches about 45% of the present solar mass. At this point the density and temperature will become so high that the fusion of helium into carbon will begin, leading to a helium flash; the Sun will shrink from around 250 to 11 times its present (main sequence) radius. Consequently, its luminosity will decrease from around 3,000 to 54 times its current level, and its surface temperature will increase to about 4770 K. The Sun will become a horizontal branch star, burning helium in its core in a stable fashion much like it burns hydrogen today. The heliumfusing stage will last only 100 million years. Eventually, it will have to again resort to the reserves of hydrogen and helium in its outer layers and will expand a second time, turning into what is known as an asymptotic giant branch star. Here the luminosity of the Sun will increase again, reaching about 2,090 present luminosities, and it will cool to about 3500 K. This phase lasts about 30 million years, after which, over the course of a further 100,000 years, the Sun’s remaining outer layers will fall away, ejecting a vast stream of matter into space and forming a halo known (misleadingly) as a planetary nebula. The ejected material will contain the helium and carbon produced by the Sun’s nuclear reactions, continuing the enrichment of the interstellar medium with heavy elements for future generations of stars. The Ring nebula, a planetary nebula similar to what our Sun will become Eventually, after trillions more years, the Sun will finally cease to shine altogether, becoming a black dwarf. The material left in space after this event may eventually mix with other stellar material and become dense enough to start the whole process all over again. A new star may be born with a collection of new planets with perhaps a planet just in the right position to allow life to start - who knows? I hope you have enjoyed this series of articles, I certainly enjoyed writing them. If there is any other subject of a scientific nature that you would like as future articles, please inform the magazine.
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Security Systems Last month we looked at choosing the right cameras. We have to control, view, record and store the pictures from those cameras. So let’s look at the options; Controllers are equipment which is independent of the monitor/recorder and controls how the pictures are presented. They are; Switchers allow you to view or record pictures from multiple cameras one at a time onto one monitor or recording device they allow manual or automatic selection of cameras with an adjustable dwell time. Quads allow you to view and record four cameras on one screen simultaneously, you can select individual cameras to view or set a sequence. Multiplexers allow you to view and record up to 16 cameras on one screen, this can be subdivided. We next need to view and record the pictures so we need a monitor and a recorder.
Recorders Video or DVD? Video recorders are the original way to record CCTV systems, recording directly to Video Cassette from one camera directly or multiples through a controller. Video recorders can be used to back up DVR units as almost everyone has a way of playing them back DVD recorders, similar to video but give higher quality recordings and can be used to back up a DVR which does not have that facility. DVR recorders are now the most popular way to record CCTV. Recording directly on to a hard drive they offer high resolution recording up to DVD quality (500+TVL) (TV Lines) and frame rates up to 400fps (number of images being recorded per second). When choosing or specifying a DVR it is important to consider other points and that needs a whole write up on its own, so I’ll look at that next month along with monitors. steve@extravisionsecurity.com
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What the hell is N.L.P ? Neuro-Linguistic Programming is in short the ultimate way that a human being learns to do a given task, by combining teaching techniques which appeal best to a persons preferred learning receptors. Still with me? good, it can be used to teach people to eat less, to stop smoking, to benefit by practicing better life skills or even get over phobias. Yet that is a very different area to the one I and an ever increasing number of Golf Teachers are using every day. NLP in golf tuition is used to assist with fast effective permanent learning. If as a child you stuck your fingers into a plug socket, you would have learnt both then and there NEVER to do that again. A lesson I am sure that would stay with you for ever. Lessons learnt using NLP are that permanent! The reasons are this, the shock that you feel, the crackle that you hear and the smell of singed flesh combine to leave an imprint in your sub-concious mind (your intuition) which is referred to as a mind tape, this tape will then be re-run by your brain should ever be faced with the same or a similar situation. When practiced correctly NLP in golf tuition allows the student to adjust any technique easily and effectively by appealing to your preferred learning style. Your preferred learning style will be either Audio, Verbal or Kinesthetic which is assessed from a very simple test when you first meet with your coach. So in short if you need to put some spark back into your game, or require electrifying results from fun golf instruction. Don’t sit there in a shocked state, get plugged in & call me and book your lesson today. Signing my card for now
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H o n d o n Va l l e y G o l f S o c i e t y MARTIN TAYLOR MADE FOR TELECOM SOLUTIONS TROPHY WIN at EL PLANTIO Martin Taylor followed up his July successes at Alicante Golf by winning the bronze Telecom Solutions Trophy at El Plantio with 37 Stableford points. Lesley Peacham played some excellent golf to score 36 points and finish in second place overall. Keith Williams, playing with the society for the first time for a while, won the gold section with 32 points. Steve Page also carded 32 points to win silver and the perennial Mick Graham, despite having his handicap cut, was back to winning ways with 35 points in the bronze section. On a stifling hot day, 38 HVGS members turned out to support fellow member Dean Parker, representing Telecom Solutions, who had kindly sponsored the prizes and the trophy for the day’s golf. A large group playing an International Competition were already out on the course and, it seemed, had cornered the buggy market. However, despite early panic stations, buggies began to appear, and disappear as well – but that’s another story, in time for most members to start their rounds with a buggy. The few who had opted to walk were buggied up by the Ninth hole at worst. Progress was slow and from the nine groups out on the course only a brace of stories found their way into your correspondent’s earshot. At the side by side 3rd and 15th tee boxes, Larry Inskip placed his ball between the respective tee markers. He was about to drive off when the eventual runner up inquired as to whether he really wanted to incur a two shot penalty especially as he was having a good round at the time! The other incident occurred when Keith Williams went back to his car after the round to change his footwear before going to the 19th hole. His casual shoes were missing, apparently stolen, which was a bit of a shock for ‘Scouser’ Keith who was not used to being on the receiving end of a crime. A few minutes later Bernard Cox was seen sporting a rather natty pair of trainers that bore no resemblance to the ones he had travelled in! Mystery solved, and another senior moment for Bernard.
Winners of Bar Pepin Stableford – Alicante Golf – Tuesday 9th June
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Martin TAYLOR
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Telecom Solutions Trophy
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Overall Runner Up
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Brandy + Liqueur
Keith WILLIAMS
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Bottle of Spirits
Steve PAGE
Silver Winner
32
Bottle of Spirits
Mick GRAHAM
Bronze Winner
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La Izada del Pino por los Quintos by Chris Thompson
The raising of the pine by those coming of age. Well more or less, it’s one of the thousand of phrases that simply doesn’t translate properly from Spanish to English. Raising the pine certainly and Quintos were originally the group of young men who had reached the age when they would be conscripted into the army. I suppose it has the idea of a group of classmates, of those leaving school or of those reaching adulthood nowadays. I’d seen the poster advertising the event as part of the fiesta in Peñaparda so I asked a Spanish pal what it meant. She didn’t really know but in that way people have of getting hold of a vague recollection and turning it into the unshakeable truth she went on to describe young men attempting to climb a greasy pole to retrieve a small “giftlet” that had been place there. Give the man a Kewpie Doll!
the street. With a lot of tugging and cursing the tree was manoeuvred into the hole and raised by a mixture of the handler and people pulling on ropes. Once the pine was wedged into place lots of young men looked up at it and pushed their colleagues forward. But it wasn’t one of the young bloods who shinned up it first; it wasn’t the girl with the Kintos shirt and the piercing either though she was obviously dying to have a go. It was grey haired bloke wearing overalls. He climbed about halfway, untied one of the ropes that had been used to pull the pine into place and slid down again. People applauded. No safety gear, no Red Cross Ambulance standing by. More people shinned up the tree but the fun was over now, interest had waned, and the crowd drifted to the bars.
What actually happened was that when we got to the village a long, trimmed pine tree was lying in the middle of the village street. All 433 inhabitants seemed to be there to watch. It felt like a scene from the Wicker Man. There were lots of orange T shirts worn by young men and women printed with Kintos 2009 (a modern spelling for Quintos) all of them covered in signatures, heart symbols and graffiti like tags. A “leaving do” card signed by all your colleagues but disguised as clothing. A young woman gave us a bottle of beer. We stood around feeling lost but at least with the beer for support. A tractor drove into the crowd, we ran to save our toes. The tractor lifted the tree. Next a telescopic handler came to join in, the two machines lumbered around; the film had changed - now it was the fight scene from One Million years B.C. The handler bumped the tree around till the base was close to a deep hole that someone had dug in 44
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Leo’s are known for their fiery emotion and enthusiasm, they are also greatly charismatic. Stubborm and pompous, they can be very bossy but also hide a very sensitive side to their nature. Leo’s are very creative, this creativeness is often expressed through art or music and an inability express themsleves can lead to them being very disruptive and unhappy. Leo’s love luxury and comfort and whilst they can be quite controlling they will back off rather than threaten the security of their relationship.
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Taurus
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Cancer
Take some time out of your busy schedule to visit someone who has been suffering. You aren’t being soft hearted by giving your time and affection to a person who could do with a few kind words, not to mention a hug. You might relieve others of chores they can’t handle while they’re going through some difficulties. This is the least you can do when they’ve been so good to you in the past. People are glad of your compassion and understanding.
An urgent message may turn out to be not so pressing after all; someone’s prone to panicking over the smallest things. Rather than being drawn into situations which have other people flustered, observe from the sidelines. This gives you the power to see what must be done to restore harmony and order. Don’t let anyone’s panic alarm you; their worry is exaggerated. Above all, be sure all facts are confirmed before encouraging anyone to take rumours seriously
If you look hard enough you will find many friends with positive qualities who share similar values. Joining an association or society where you might become an active member and make contributions to their cause will give you a sense of purpose in the future. Don’t drop old friends just because new ventures are more interesting; continue to live and work as usual and treat this new pastime as a challenge to help you become a better person.
Scratch beneath the surface and you will discover opportunities which sounded wonderful aren’t that great. Other people exaggerate the good points while playing down issues you should be more cautious about. You’ve not yet noticed someone in the background thinks the way you do; eventually you will be getting together as friends or partners. Background influences hold brighter rewards than anything going on, centre stage.
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Libra
Scorpio
Plans to fulfil personal desires may have to be shelved in order to offer aid to someone in need. Cooperative efforts will produce excellent results. Matters that have been simmering are brought to the boil and new agreements are made to avoid certain situations happening again. After a day spent looking after other people’s needs, in the evening indulge your desire for sensual pleasure with a long bath, massage or gourmet meal.
A bossy colleague or interfering workmate has singled you out for attention. It’s never easy to stand up to someone in a senior position. If you feel they’re being unfair, unreasonable and biased, don’t react or get angry. Think instead about complaining to a higher manager. There are ways to deal with difficult people without giving them the satisfaction of knowing they’ve upset you. Don’t allow a workplace bully to make your life miserable.
A project will never get off the ground unless you set an agenda and stick to it. The more people involved, the more vital it is you take an organised approach. Dealing with a large group is frustrating. You’re trying to be acceptable to everyone and you’re wasting a lot of time on the wrong people. One or two might get upset if you get assertive but you will win the group’s grudging respect.
Someone won’t like your instinctive reaction when quick thinking is called for; ignore their comments and complaints. Whether this is an act of kindness or doing a colleague a favour, you will have done what you felt was right at the time. You are who you are and others should accept this; they might even benefit if they were to take a leaf from your book and be more forgiving and obliging themselves.
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Some playful bantering is starting to get out of hand; today think about trading criticisms for encouragement. It may have started off as a bit of fun for you and a colleague to tease and taunt each other, but the pleasure’s starting to wear thin now. You can change all this by changing your reactions. Joint efforts and teamwork are the recipes for success but you must both get serious and stop larking about.
An incident doesn’t make sense to you; you won’t settle until you’ve worked out exactly what’s going on. A loved one’s behaviour might worry you or make you suspicious. Until you talk about your concerns you will continue to worry. An unexpected expense could make it difficult to balance the budget. Finances are stretched to the limit these days.
A long term creative project is reaching its conclusion; you’re already wondering what might replace it. A disturbing incident makes you question a friend or loved one’s plans for the future. It appears they’ve got quite different ideas to your own. Trying to analyse what has caused you to change your views is a waste of time. What you should be thinking about is how to take advantage of opportunities now opening up for you.
Get too emotional when a minor crisis arises and good decisions cannot be made. The right choices will be more the products of logic and reasoning, not emotions. In business, do your best to conceal what you feel. Some might see an emotional exhibition as a sign of weakness. You will disagree but to stay ahead of them, withhold reactions until you are on your own.
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Friday the 19th of June saw the opening of the retrospective exhibition by photographer Graham Brockbank. Graham’s work is currently used by TIM magazine for its front covers .The evening was hailed by those in attendance as a great success, and proved once again what a perfect venue for such an event the l’almasera is. Michael Vietze proprietor is a natural host, his exuberance along with his staff insured that a steady flow of refreshment and tapas were in constant flow. Set in the mountain village of Margarida, Planes, the l’almasera enjoys prime position, with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. It is the usual venue in exhibition terms to show paintings by local artists. So it was good to ring the changes. Rather like the food on the menu, change things around and have a fresh look. Graham Brockbank,s photographic portfolio is strongly influenced by fellow photographers Robert Frank, Eugene Smith and Garry Winnergrand, to name but a few. It is easy to see where further influence on Graham,s work is coming from when one realises how important environmental issues are for both himself and partner Chris. This is self evident when visiting the charming mountain retreat that they have had to work hard at to enable them to actually live there, and with a responsible environmental awareness. For instance, 100% electricity is produced via solar and wind; water is collected from the house roof and stored in a 30,000 litre capacity water tank; waste water is used to water the many plants and shrubs that surround this idyllic spot. Following on from a three year course at the Fylde Faculty of Art, Graham obtained a BA (Hons) in Photography and Video from Bolton University. A further period of study for a MA degree in travel / photojournalism/ and documentary, was interrupted by his move to Spain in 2006. In the meantime Graham is forever with his camera recording life with his usual aesthetic expertise. The exhibition is on until September. Restaurant hours and information about the l’almasera are to be found on: Website www. almasera.eu Email: info@almasera.eu E-mail: theinlandmagazine@yahoo.co.uk • Web site: www.timspain.com
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Bones By Jonathan Kellerman Headline £6.99 I found it to be almost impossible to negotiate the first two chapters of this book. The language used came as a shock, I mean purely in a literary sense. Admittedly I had only just finished trawling through Thomas Hardy’s Jude the Obscure; I find it necessary occasionally to read a classic to remind myself of how beautiful English as a language, can be. I actually read the first two chapters of Bones three times before any story line was intelligible. For instance I found myself at a loss when confronted with word “frickin” and I can only think that it is the same as the Irish word “fecking” or the English word “frigging”. What on earth is a “clunker” or a “bonehead goof ”? For me it is a total curiosity as to how the English language can be so decimated by many popular American writers. The problem might lie in the situation these populist crime writers find themselves in. How can it be possible that the author of this book has previously written thirty books; I think in reality writers such as John Grisham, James Patterson, and possibly Jonathan Kellerman have a basic blueprint of a story and then allow a team of writers do the actual writing? It is the only explanation I can think of. It is a known fact that a lot of these prolific writers become what is known in the business as “written out”, and hence find it necessary to have a team. Having eventually made some sort of sense of the beginning of this book and gradually becoming used to the strange grammar, I found that I whizzed through it in no time. It was rather like several episodes of C.S.I. Miami on paper, all the while mentally recalling the kind of language used, i.e. the awful expression “blood splatter”, etc. Psychologist Alex Delaware assists homicide detective Milo Sturgis with a mysterious and harrowing case. Several murdered prostitutes are discovered on a stretch of protected marshland in the Los Angeles area. This particular tale bounces back and forth in a protracted manner in an effort to find out why for instance a hand from each body has been cut off and as to why the bodies have been laid out pointing to the east. The search for the answers lies in the world of the rich, successful and bored. The Vanders are one such family; they have a talented son Kelvin, a child prodigy as a classical pianist. They hire Selena Bass as private tutor and gradually people start to disappear. More characters’ appear in the firing line as to who are the culprits. At the end of the read I must confess that it was an entertaining whodunit, but what strange dialogue!!
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No Time for Goodbye By Linwood Barclay Orion Fiction £ 7.99 Normally I review new publications, my apologies to readers; this book is slightly past it’s sell by date, summer 2008 to be precise. It is down to Richard and Judy, the label on the book said that it was a summer read! As I recall it was part of a parcel from one of our sons last Christmas. There are numerous labels that adorn the front cover of books nowadays, for instance this prize and that prize, 3 for 2, Book of the Month! Christmas read, summer read, Beach read, Fireplace read. The UK is label mad!! After all, what criterion is there attached to a book ostensibly read by Richard and Judy in the first place. As I recall when in the UK, if these two appeared on the TV screen they would be instantly switched off, such was their effect on me. So why on earth would I buy a book recommended by them in the first place? And so to the book! It turns out that it is a ”can’t put it down book”, after the first few pages of verbal jousting and wondering if I would be happy to proceed any further, I was gripped, terrific plot, good story all round. Cynthia in her early teens finds herself in trouble when arriving home with her boyfriend Vince in an advanced state of intoxication; her father is not best pleased and duly retrieves her from the boyfriend’s car, verbal altercations’ flying in all directions. Cynthia flees to her bedroom unleashing her own barrage of verbal poison in the direction of her parents, Clayton and Patricia Bigge. However, on waking from her drunkenness the following morning she finds that the house is empty, her Father, Mother, and brother Todd, have all disappeared. Cynthia spends the next twenty-five years of her life quite naturally wondering what happened on that fateful night. During this time she marries Terry, a High School teacher, a stoically decent type somebody Cynthia can lean on to see her through her bad times, times that become increasingly difficult with her paranoiac mind. As far as thrillers go this particular tale has it all, the eternal question is always there, were her family murdered or abducted? If so why was she spared?
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Am I Having Enough Or Too Many Orgasms Asks Marty Funkhauser Right let’s get it out of the way ………. Michael Jackson is dead and a world mourns. I wonder how many of the mourners had him down as guilty four years previously when he turned up for court wearing pyjamas. It’s not been a great year on the “celebrity” front, first Jade, then Susan Boyle had to go to the Priory, then Michael and just this week I read in The Sun that Kerry Katona “is not ok” according to Liz McClarnon of Atomic Kitten fame. A very interesting piece of journalism as further down the column is an admission that they do not speak to each other and that they do not have “places” in each others lives. Perhaps Liz McClarnon of Atomic Kitten fame (I know I’ve repeated it but I honestly keep forgetting who she is/was) has psychic powers and is about to launch her new career on one of the numerous Living TV channels, well if so, she can contact Michael and ask him if indeed he was murdered as his slightly unhinged sister LaToya is claiming. Latoya posed nude for Playboy magazine in the 80’s but later said she did not do it of her own volition as she feared for her life if she did not go ahead with husband Jack Gordon’s instruction. I’m unsure as to whose idea it was for her to pose for Playboy two more times at least one of which was after divorcing Mr Gordon. LaToya also stated that she believed it to be true that her brother Michael had sexually abused children. It will come as no surprise to you to hear that she later withdrew this statement explaining that she feared for her life from her abusive husband whose idea it was in the first place. Have you noticed how there is a new way of saying the name Michael since the death of Mr Jackson? There now has to be a tone of reverence which hopefully you have used to read the paragraph above. It’s the sort of tone that suggests if you ever find yourself in a moral dilemma that you should substitute the word Jesus with the word Michael and ask “what would Michael do”? I’ve got another word for you – redacted. Did you see the “transparency” of the MP’s expenses that were littered with Black Permanent Marker pen? Well, they are redactions. Why am I telling you this when you may already be cognisant of the word? I’ll tell you why, there are links between Michael (read it reverently please) and Mp’s expenses. “Oh, go on” I hear you say, ok then, in 1993 when Michael Jackson paid $15.3 million to settle child molestation charges levelled against him he signed a confidential agreement statement that was redacted with huge lines of black ink where the name J Chandler should have been. “An orgasm a day keeps the doctor away” according to the NHS Sheffield who are distributing updated literature to teachers and youth workers. You won’t believe me so you’ll have to look it up on the internet but I swear it tells you to have “five portions of fruit and vegetables a day and 30 minutes physical activity three times a week” and then goes on to ask “what about sex or masturbation twice a week”? Steve Slack (I kid you not) a director at NHS Sheffield argues that he is not promoting teenage sex; on the contrary he says “it could encourage young people to delay losing their virginity until they are sure they will enjoy the experience”. Life was not this much fun when I was a schoolchild. If anyone is offended by any of my ramblings may I respectfully suggest that you get out more? 52
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F ish i ng I n Sp ain THE EMBALSE BUENDIA
by Peter J Walkden
The reservoir at Buendia is in the province of Cuenca, it is one of the most prolific waters in Spain. Lots of large carp and barbel have been caught here over the years. It was built in 1957 and has a total capacity of 1639 hm3. These days the population of both carp and barbel have diminished considerably. Mainly due to the outbreaks of disease. The latest in the early 90s and the mortality rate was very high. But nether the less enough fish survived especially the large ones.
along by the current. Despite the reservoir being close to many towns and villages the fishing pressures are minimal. The majority of carp are mirrors and fight well. The fish are very strong and in good health due to the clean and oxygenated water. There are carp here to 25 kg. But most will be around the 6-7 kg Occasionally a comizo is caught over 10 kg. The comizo fishing here is very difficult but units of 14kg do exist.
The reservoir is recovering fast despite its great potential for carp fishing, anglers who fish here usually ignore the pike and black bass fishing that is also very good at this venue. The reservoir is full of large beaches ideal for carp fishing. Areas full of submerged trees are the best places for the bass and pike fishing. Access is very good all round, the easiest is from the town of Sacedon on the C200 coming from Zorita. In the tail of the reservoir near the town of Alcocer the banks are of average depth and a good place throughout the year for carp. Spring is especially good for the barbel, when the river Guadiela enters the water clouds over. The area is easy accessible except when it rains, then the banks turn into a very sticky mud. The central areas of the reservoir as the most beaches, all very large and of average depth with easy access. From Sacedon all the way to the dam wall. The largest barbel have been caught here. You will find a canal entrance here from the reservoir of Entrepenas, and when they release the water fish are attracted here in search of food usually micro organisms dragged
Most baits work well here, July- August it is very hot, and without much shade available, and the American Cray fish swarms and eats our baits very quickly. The reservoir being very large does not have regular controls so camping and fishing here will possibly go unnoticed. The town of Buendia close by as hostels reasonably priced and good food available in local bars and restaurants.
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TIM TEAM TRIUMPHANT! The winning 11s under 5 a side football team sponsored by The Inland Magazine. The team played in the 12 hours competition, and won all of their matches, which took place at Polideportivo de Sax. In the picture left to right back row, Coach Thomas, Oscar, Oliver, Kiko, Sergio , Harry, Assistant Coach Jaime , Vicente. Front Row left to right GK Juan, Joel, Fran, and Callum. Congratulations to all who took part in the tournament. And a special congratulations to The Inland Magazine team, made up of class mates from Cristobal Colon Sax.
Vetusta Morla, Krakovia and Gremio DC to open Salinas Pop Fest First Edition San Pedro del Pinatar, in Murcia, hosts the new Salinas Pop Festival on Friday 7 August, with a powerful line-up featuring three of the most outstanding Spanish bands of the year. The aim is to consolidate the fest as an unmissable musical event in the summertime musical schedule. Gremio DC will open the night launching“Conexiones mágicas”, the first 2.0 album in Spain. This up and coming indie band has managed to reach the top spot on www.apadrinaunartista.com, -an initiative to sponsor new musicians-, as a result of which the proceeds for its first album amount to 50.000 dollars invested by over 400 “patrons” from different places such as UK, France, Argentina, Italy, Venezuela and Spain. By demolishing prejudices and ignoring the elites, Gremio DC is carving out a place in the music scene thanks to its distinctive style and an increasing number of fans.
Los ganadores de las 12 horas de futbol, que tenían once y doce años fueron representados por la revista The Inland Magazine. Jugaron en las doce horas de futbol y ganaron todos sus partidos, que se participaron en el polideportivo de Sax. En la foto de izquierda a derecha fila de detrás: entrenador Thomas, Oscar, Oliver, Kiko, Sergio, Harry, entrenador Jaime y Vicente. Fila de delante de izquierda a derecha: portero Juan, Joel, Fran y Callum. Enhorabuena a todos los participantes. Y una enhorabuena especial al equipo de la revista TIM, que estaba hecha de la clase de sexto del colegio Cristóbal Colón
Juanjo Reig. Their first album,“Road Movie”, must be considered as a clear booster in the music scene. Salinas Pop Festival will hold on Friday 7 August at 10 pm at the public premises located at Avenida del Pilar in San Pedro del Pinatar. The Festival has been planned and produced by Medart, Gestora Mediterránea de las Artes, with the contribution of Concejalía de Cultura, Turismo y Festejos del Ayto. de San Pedro del Pinatar. Tickets will cost 22 euros and are available on Tick Tack Ticket, Fnac stores, Carrefour and other points of sale. They can also be purchased at the box office of the Theater- Cinema Moderno in San Pedro del Pinatar.
The next group to perform will be Vetusta Morla, the most prominent band in the Spanish music scene of the last year. Their first album, “Un día en el mundo”, has become a smash hit this season, with glowing public and critical acclaim within the independent scene, judging by the number of awards it has reaped, namely: Three Music Awards, granted by the Academy of Music Arts and Sciences in the categories of Best Alternative Pop Album for “Un Día en el Mundo”, Best New Artist and Best Author for the track “Copenhague”. This song was also chosen by the nationwide network Radio 3 (National Radio) listeners as one of three best Spanish indie songs in the last two decades. Vetusta Morla also recently won four out of 26 Independent Music Awards (UFI) First Edition, as Best Artist, Best Album, Best Song, and Best Pop Album. The festival will close with Krakovia, a new musical experiment served by the producer David Kano, also heart and soul of bands as Cycle. Krakovia mise-en-scene reminds of a Quentin Tarantino’s film, upon seeing the stunning burlesque dancer and singer Vinila Von Bismark and the Berliner underground punk vocalist and songwriter Petra Flurr. The group also includes drums, double bass, a couple of guitars, moogs, and two Oriental chorus singers. All music was composed by David Kano himself, Guille Mostaza and E-mail: theinlandmagazine@yahoo.co.uk • Web site: www.timspain.com
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SWIMMING POOL & SPA Test Strips, Chlorine, Alkalinity and PH, 3 in 1 and 5 in 1 Test Strips. Takes five seconds to accurately check your pool or spa chemicals. 50 test strips per pot. Accurate and easy to use. 7 Euro’s each or 3 pots for 20 Euro’s. Telephone 965978247 or 609931647. Sax
Cane and metal rustic shelves (2corner ones and 1normal set)-30 euros Black folding chair-5 euros Lovely rustic wooden wash stand complete with mirror, sink and jug-50 euros Large wooden pet carrier-50 euros Various light fittings (only used for 2 yrs) from 20 euros each Asortment of glasses, plates, cutlery, pots and pans e.tc ........starting from 20cents Lumi Drum Kit.... A drum kit with 8 highly sensitive drum pads. *4 funky drum styles to choose from:- pop, disco, hip hop and rock. *Light effect drum sticks flash blue, green, red and orange. *16 follow me drum patterns make this ideal for beginners. *16 selectable rhythms. * AUX/CD input so you can play along with all of your favourite tunes. 15 euros SAX TELEPHONE 659213833 BUYER COLLECTS. Television Stand, ultra modern, silver and glass, heavy duty, will suit any TV up to 42”. As New. Cost 190 Euro’s, will accept 100 Euro’s o.n.o. Telephone 965978247 or 609931647 Sax
Two single fold away beds with mattress as new used once 35e each 1000lt tank complete with goma pipe ect 40e tel966979681 pinoso area Electric cement mixer perfect condition was 368 euros new. Looking for 75 euros for quick sale. Tel: Castalla 965561083 Girls first bike, suit 3-5 years. 20 Euro’s. Child’s car seat suit 8 months to 3 years old. 50 euro’s. Child’s plastic Chicco play house. 50 Euro’s. All in good condition. Tel: 965480358 Hondon area. For sale, window wreckers and a door wrecker. All in good condition. Please call for sizes or see www. timspain.com online advert .Hondon area. 649360852 LAWN BOWLS Sterling Gold Size 5 Medium 2001 60 euros and Henselite Supergrip Size 3 1990 30 euros or 75 euros for both sets. Telephone 965322421 or 692359129 Pilar de la Horadada Two one thousand litre water deposits, good condition. 65 euro’s each or 120 for two. Also water pump & hose 60 euro’s. TIBI area. Tele: 666945917. Butterfly gate leg tablestorage underneath with 4
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fold down chairs + drawer, ideal for small apartment. Excellent condition €75 La Matanza Orihuela tel 965369345 Top quality shower tap and hose. Cost almost €60 Excellent condition €15 (Picture on TIM’s website )Pinoso Tel. 968434300/617711872 1x53 inch snooker/pool aluminium case 60 euros o.n.o. 1xGT LTS3 mountain bike rockshocks etc needs new tyres hence price 300euros or any reasonable offer Mark or Sandi 965 529 696 Two comfortable armchairs (floral pattern) Good condition 50 euros. Tel: Castalla 965561083 For Sale 19 inch flat screen LCD tv, wall bracket included. Never used still in box, 250 euros Tel 636 065 262 Fortuna Wood dog kennel 50 euros, Beko AA washing Machine as new 200 euros, Bath unused 80 euros, Video Recorder 40 euros, Radiators ass sizes,Acros 10 euros each approx 200 to spare, Palletts 1 euro each, Parafin heaters x 2 30 euros each,Electric Heaters x4 15 euros each, Large freestanding Bird cage hand made 200 euros, Love Birds 6 with Large Freestanding cage 300 euros, Miniture Shetland Lovely nature 2 yrs old. Tel 651103816 Salinas For sale - Sanyo Home DVD Theater System excellent condition. 50€. Tel 617424214 Aspe Chimenea, black cast iron with open front. 3’x3’x2’6” deep. Make lovely large fire or outside barbecue. 120euros ono, collect only. Sax. 617654155 For sale - TDT box - brand new and unused. 20€. Tel 617424214 Aspe 61
The Inland Magazine™ De-humidifier, almost digital 20ltrs. ecologic. tel.671493090 pinoso area
new, €100
Silver Tray (Mappin Webb) 56x39cm 50 euros ono Tel: 671418712/666292296 Hondon Cepsa gas bottles 20e each or 6 for 100 euros, Privelig 916 dishwasher (2 person), 85 euros, Weber Faber insert gas fire 520 x 350, with fan,100 euros tel 610620750 Fortuna Xbox & Xbox360 games for sale COD5 25euros, Black Hawk Down 5 euros, and More at 965514153 Planes. Exercise Bike and Rowing Machine, excellent order, both for Euros 60, might split at Euros 35 each. buyer collects. Castalla area. Telephone 965562685. 20 sheets of unused plaster board, complete with foam backing 10E per sheet 150E the lot. Salinas 638260521 20 Acrow props used once 10E each - Salinas 638260521 Technics stack system, complete with 5 disc interchange, twin tape deck, AM/FM tunning, surround sound - like new 638260521 150E ONO - Salinas 638260521 POOL TABLE 6’ x 3’. Coin operated. Buyer dismantles & collects hence bargain price 250€ Tel 617 980 155 FRIDGE 2400 x 900mm approx 3 door Buyer collects 300€ Tel 617 980 155 METAL TURNING LATHE with cabinet Myford ML8. Screw cutting gears, Face plate & forward & reverse gear. Bargain 750€ Can deliver. Doug 677 719 291
For Sale Marque, all weather marque, made of high density PVC. Great for parties/ weddings and all types of occasions or even renting. Approx dimensions 22 mtrs length x 14 mtrs width, can be erected for viewing, only used twice. The same marque on the internet can cost in excess of 15,000 euros. Selling for only 3,500 euros or very near offer. Tel 638 026 230
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Stainless Steel Extractor for standard size hob, fitted in error, never used complete in box.50 Eur. 606 564 520 Abanilla.
Goldfish and Koi Carp for sale. Goldfish from 3 Euro’s, Koi from 15 Euro’s to 100 Euro’s. Koi food also available. Pond and filter design service, advice given for free. Telephone Eric on 965 978 247 or 609 931 647. sax SERVICES Chain Link Fencing and Perimeter walls. For a free noobligation low cost quote, log on at www.Billericky.com or call Keith 628 613 350 or 962 389 622 PREMIER PLASTERING All aspects of plastering undertaken. Large variation of finishes available including: > Skimming (Smooth walls) > Rendering (Sand & Cement) > Monocapa/Raspado (All Colours) > Stone Cladding > Tiling All work guaranteed. All areas covered Call now 868 000 039 Mobile 636 573 791
Man with a van can! Regular U.K trips, one item to part/ full load. Local deliveries undertaken. No job too small. Very competativse prices ring Phil 609 946 451 or 627 262 762 caralyn.jillings@hotmail. com No more language barriers.. You need help with paperwork, doctor’s visits, renewing your Residencia, driving licience ect.? I can help you. Miguel (Novelda) Tel. 608 23 23 47 In all Alicante province. Very nice man with a big white van, Removals, deliveries, pick up service, all jobs considered spain to uk available. Phone Spencer on 669 547 068 or 680 396 886 VAN GOING TO ENGLAND
(Essex) from Fortuna on 5th October. Space available. Tel 630 863 373 SCRAP METAL CLEARED. Avoid accidents to your children or animals. Let me clear your scrap metal FOC within Yecla area. Doug 677 719 291
Joiner / Carpenter Fully qualified Joiner. Can undertake anything from A shelf to a new roof. All general repairs including break in damage Pergolas/ carports/ wood stores made to order and any size or collect one today Example of items stocked Pergolas: 5m x 3m €330 - 3m x 2m €230 Mature, solid timbers. Treated clear Workshop between Pinoso & Fortuna
649540016 or
whitworthjoinery@gmail.com --------------------------------------------Enjoy out door living 100% free from Mosquitoes, Flies, etc GO TO – www.insectcurtains.eu Email: insectcurtains@gmail.com Tel: 649540016
CAR IMPORTS/TRANSFERS, DRIVERS’ LICENCES, SIP CARDS, NIE NUMBERS, RESIDENCE CERTIFICATES, TRANSLATIONS - FAST EFFICIENT SERVICE FROM A PROFESSIONAL WITH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN SPAIN - ALICANTE AND MURCIA AREAS. CONTACT JILL 659 934 933 jill@azpaperwork.com. Large Van, regular Spain to UK trips. Small items to full loads, 22.6 cubic meters to fill. Deliveries, house moves, ALL jobs. Low rates, Check out our website www.tommystrucks. com or call 07512 789 224 (uk) 680 942 411 (Spain) email: info@tommys trucks.com Long wheelbase van leaving for Uk 17th July, return 1st August, space available both ways. Ring Paul 634 030 636 ANNOUNCEMENTS Are you starting a market Stall/ Shop? If so we have thousands of new, quality clothing lines for sale, visit our web site at www. liquidacionfinal.es or e.mail
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insolvencyespana@yahoo.es or tel 675 218 436 nobody can compete with us on Price. We also have tons of other items non clothing available through our web site. Hair/Beauty Salons required in all areas. To build on our continued success we are looking for extra outlets for us to provide our aesthetics business. If you have a Hair or Beauty salon with a “Beauty” room available then you may be able to earn an extra income without even working. Call Gail for details on 647 782 646 or 966 196 798.
HOUSE SITTING SERVICE BY HONEST, RELIABLE, NON SMOKING PERSON REASSURANCE THAT YOUR PROPERTY IS BEING CARED FOR WHILST YOU ARE AWAY CAN INCLUDE PET CARE, SWIMMING POOL & GARDEN MAINTENANCE & AIRPORT TRANSFER. CALL ANDY (FORTUNA) 968687241 OR 691916121
HOLIDAYS Driving to the UK? English B&B in France close to the Spanish border. Peaceful location ideal for your stopovers. Ring for details. 0033 562 331 962 or visit our website www.millefleursbb. co.uk VEHICLES
“Seat Ibiza Stella, 1.4 petrol. LHD Spanish reg.Mileage only 70,000 kms. Air con, CD, Good condition. Bargain at 4,250 euros. Tel: 675 218 436
Costa Blanca Range rover vogue se, 1990, grey metallic automatic 3.9, alloy wheels New tyres, leather interior 750 euros TEL 699757655, AYORA AREA Toyota Carina Estate 1600x16 valve petrol engine, plus tow bar. Very economical and reliable owned for the last 10 years by seller. 325Euros o.n.o Tel: 965696730 Reluctant sale by shrinking oap (lady) Citroen C2, 1.1 furio, silver, Spanish plates, lhd, first registered Dec 2005 hasn’t yet done 10,000 kms, fully serviced and guaranteed, immaculate throughout, a real bargain at 8,495 euros Hondon Tel 617 999 294 PROPERTY RENTALS I am looking for a chilled out lodger, the place is in The Finca Terol,Tibi. Rustic surroundings, ideal for someone that likes animals and the country life, low rent for the right person. For further info call.....658 626 315 Rooms available to rent, long term not a problem, Call 696 599 489 Available now in Pinoso 2 x Static Caravan Plots, pool, bar and park area Tel 669 880 544
PRIVATE HOUSE SALE/RENT DETACHED 3 BEDROOM COUNTRY HOUSE WITH VIEWS OF CARCHE MOUNTAIN. IDEAL FAMILY HOME, 2 SALONS, FAMILY KITCHEN, 20 MINS TO PINOSO/JUMILLA/YECLA 10MINS DRIVE FOR YECLA SCHOOL BUS IMMEDIATE OCCUPATION PHONE GRAHAM ON
679 251 158
NOW REDUCED TO 200,000• OR 420• PCM RENTAL + WATER, ELECTRIC
Luxury Town House for RentLa Gineta. Very spacious, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom Town House. 2 reception rooms, huge garage all services. Fully furnished ready to move in. 5 mins drive from Santomera/10 mins from Fortuna. 650€pm. Tel Fred 638 724 742
Person wanted to house share, modern luxury villa, own en suite bedroom. Modest Rent and share of bills, must be dog friendly Tel Pat on 637 993 667 Are you house hunting/ or looking for a relaxing Holliday 30 minutes inland from the coast and 25 mins from Alicante Airport in the real Spain! Long and Short lets available, fabolous road connections to all parts of Spain. Golf Couse 15 mins drive away.Two beds, two bathrooms, American kitchen/ dinner, Sky tv, Air con, use of pool and jaccuzi, beautifull views, great for walking or cyclists. Sax area call 638 026 230 for more info and prices.
I play Guitar and would like to form a Rock Band, wanted musicians in the Sax Area ie Singer,Drummer,Bass Player, to practice with, I am 13 yrs old but going on 18 yrs, call Jordan Tel 651103816, Salinas
Hola, por favor espero publiqueis este pequeño anuncio,ya que nos hariaìs un gran favor alos interesados en este intercambio,gracias anticipadas.”WE`RE SPANISH PEOPLE FROM VILLENA,WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING ENGLISH. WE NEED TO FIND ENGLISH PEOPLE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN SPANISH ,SO WE CAN HELP EACH OTHER,DURING THE SUMMER.PLEASE CONTACT67830O572 -MARIA JOSE. Wanted hairdressing equipment Tel 630 681 408
CASH CASH
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We pay INSTANT CASH same day for cars, vans, bikes, quads, aravans, trailers.Absolutely anything
From 1€ - €10.000 Same day collection
Ring Lee Now 663 673 143 Phil: 607 848 332 FORTUNA
Wanted radio/CD to fit LHD Ford KA. could remove if required no more than 20 mile radiuis of Villa Martin 693 937 769. Wanted. Extending ladder to roof height. Aluminium. or scaffold tower up to 6’ x 4’ x 16’ + 693 937 769. Villa Martin. Wanted. Diesel combi or small estate car. must have some ITV. Villa Martin area. 693 937 769.
WANTED CASH! Is your business closing down? We buy all types of liquidation/ bankrupt stock for Cash, don’t delay call us today on 966 196 777 or 675 218 436 or Espanol 659 213 833
stand and hanging rails wanted - Pinoso 620 241 713
Wanted. Lightweight folding table as sold at Lidl/Aldi etc. Villa Martin. 693 937 769. NEED MORE SPACE/ CHANGING LOCATION? I WILL BUY YOUR FURNITURE ITEMS AND WILL ALSO UNDERTAKE FULL HOUSE CLEARANCES. PROMPT, POLITE ATTENTION IS ALWAYS GIVEN. CALL ALLISON 965 560 707 or 675 989 866. Wanted second hand Washing Machines, can collect, Salinas 651 103 816 Hairdressing backwash sink and chair (set if possible) Will travel to collect Pinoso 620 241 713 WA N T E D * * H o s t e s s e s required to hold Ann Summers parties. A free gift for every party held, a chance to win holiday vouchers, etc AND a diamond ring. Book before 31st August to get an extra 5% off your personal order. Ring /txt Janet 689 103 213 or email:- janetannsummers@hotmail.com
Wanted. Small lightweight trailer up to 6’ x 4’ light repairs no problem but muast be cheap or donated.693 937 769. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Restaurant San Francisco
As you have seen, this restaurant is for sale after 2 and a half years open. Now probably the busiest bar & restaurant in la Romana, owner motivated to look at all offers. The Restaurant/Bar makes a profit, and we have all figures for two and a half years of trading to show to potential buyers- income guaranteed! Owner will stay with buyers to ensure smooth transition. For more info and price, Call Steve on
662 048 747
Wanted - a concrete/stone composite garden table and chairs/bench seats. Good condition preferred, can collect. We live in the Villena area. Please call 656555683 or 965979105 Wanted revolving card rack
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The Inland Magazine™ SE TRASPASA- FOR SALE Mesón Ángela Cañada de la Leña (Los Martínez) Económico con terraza grande a la calle con mucho cliente Cost effective with a good client base & large pavement terrace 968 68 32 15 o 636 82 86 29 968 432 955English Do you have a Tea Wagon/ Burger van? We have an ideal opening for you with fabulous earning potential if you own and run a legal tea wagon/burger van here in Spain for more details call 691 260 502 or 638 026 230 start earning straight away.
367 850 ( Salinas Alicante)
PETS
Horse Stables Novelda We are situated in the country side, where you will be able to enjoy long and beatiful rides. Services offered:Monthy full on board, Training course 20mx20m, Riding area 60mx20m, (night illumination), Closed stables and paddocks, Pony rides. Tel: 667 705 866
COSY CATS CATTERY. HOLIDAY HOME FOR YOUR CATS RUN BY EXPERIENCED CATTERY OWNERS FROM THE U.K. INSPECTIONS WELCOMED. ALSO PET TRANSPORT SERVICE TO AND FROM THE UK ( YOUR PETS ARE NEVER LEFT ALONE ON ROUTE) TEL FOR MORE DETAILS.
Small pony 6 years old 1.2m brown with blonde mane very good with children will pull a cart 400€ to include saddle – for more info or to view phone Lorena, Yecla 622 879 192 Peacocks 3female 1 male 200e, 8 lovebirds with large avery 250e Salinas 651 103 816 Hamsters for sale 3 euros each Cute & Cuddly please phone Jenny on 639 614 013 (Fortuna) CLAIRE CROFTS, Mobile dog grooming service. Back in business. Tel: 649 280 204 Baby Blue / Gold Macaw, hand reared, cuddly and tame, ready September Ibi 965 528 203
687514366. SITUATIONS VACANT Applegate Film Location Catering Require a casual administrator, must be able to speak both English & Spanish fluently, have a clear & confident telephone manner. Also Chef ’s required to be held on our books with a view to future employment (must hold relevant certificates) Please contact Amanda on 618
PET AND HOUSE SITTER Enjoy peace of mind during your absence. Your pets, home and plants cared for by a responsible and experienced live in Pet ‘Au Pair’ Tel: 646 581 624 elisabeth@ sirius-eclipse.com Chicks for sale bantams & browns 3 euros each buyer collects Tel 606 891 644 Sax
EVENTS
Mon 3rd Aug to Sat 8th Aug: FIESTA TEA TIME SPECIAL – The Cafe/Bar will be open 6 pm to 9 pm for evening meals with a special CHILDREN’S menu at JUST 2.50 including a drink. Mahou Special – Large Beer just 1.75, Small just 85c Thurs 6th & 27th Aug: POP QUIZ with DJ Mike Francis, International DJ. Music, Fun, Raffle, Supper menu just 4.50 available and a PRIZE for the winning team! Only 1 Euro per player. Please Book at our shop, call 680 170 298 or just turn up Thurs 20th Aug: PUB Quiz Nite with special ‘Beat the Clock’ Round. Supper Menu available at just 4.50. Prize for the winning team. Please Book at our shop call 680 170 298 or just turn up
PINOSO ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS EVENTS in AUGUST
Sat 22nd Aug: SUMMER Party for Members & Friends. Just 5 Euros per ticket. Music & Dancing with DJ Mike Francis, Tapas, Raffle & Fun. Please get your tickets from our shop or call 680 170 298
Find us at: CALLE GARCIA, 12, PINOSO – the Market Square past MAS Supermarket going the Car Park.
Proceeds from all these events, which are run entirely by volunteers, go to fund our work with the abandoned animals in the Pinoso area.
CURA just off MAS y towards
PAPAS: Pinoso Association for the Protection of Animals : Dogs Needing Homes Call 680 170 298 or 649 384 140 A Baker’s Dozen!! We have 13 other kittens ready to home. Please find a place in your heart and your home for them! Rescued in May and June P.A.P.A.s rescued 19 dogs and 3 cats from the Pinoso area during these 2 months. Of these, 10 have been homed by us, 8 are awaiting homes at the sanctuary in Villena and 4 are in our kennels.
Cassie Is very obedient and friendly. An alsation cross.
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I am a georgeous little girl and have 7 brothers and sisters who all need a home.
Eric & Ernie Lively, friendly twin boys around 8 months old. They are castrated and vaccinated
Carlos and Sophia Adorable brother and sister. vac’d and socialised
MITZI Lovely natured girl, very friendly but does chase cats! Vaccinated
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TESSA Gentle, sweet and small one year old girl