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Hello and welcome to this, the July 2014 issue - the 116th edition of Tim magazine! As usual the England football challenge for World Cup glory failed to materialize. So now we move onto Wimbledon and Andy Murrays challenge to remain as Wimbledon champion!
Spanish Holidays
If the aforementioned fail to float your boat, then you can always nip outside into the beautiful warm sunshine, take a dip in the pool or pay a visit to the beach, for me personally either of those two options are more appealing than being stuck in doors in front of a TV screen.
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During the month of July, the 16th to be precise , the Virgen del Carmen takes place in Alicante, this is a maritime based event which includes decorated fishing boats, and parades of sailors and lots of celebrations on the nearby island of Tabarca. If this doesn’t appeal, then the Jazz festival starts also in Alicante mid July.
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Last month´s Spot the bull competition winner was Jo Gillard of Pinoso, who spotted Bully hiding on page 3 on the Seeglass One glazing systems advert , a crisp 50 euro note is winging its way to you.
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For your chance to win a crisp 50 euro note see entry form on page 57 of this month´s edition.
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Bank Holidays the Spanish Way By Chris Thompson
I thought it was a nice simple idea. List the Spanish National Holidays, explain why they were celebrated and bingo a quick and hopefully interesting article about life in Spain. In fact it turned out to be difficult to establish which days were and which days were not National Holidays. Many published calendars for instance mistakenly name the traditional Spanish gift giving day, the Three Kings, on January 6th as a National Holiday which it isn’t. It took me a while to understand that the reason for this difficulty is because the list is not about holidays but about days off work. Christmas Day in 2011 was not a holiday for instance because it was on a Sunday and that’s not a working day so there was no need to give it any special status. There are fourteen days off work wherever you live in Spain. Two of these days are chosen by the local Town Hall. This means that 12 days are chosen either by National or Regional Government. The National Government lists, in the Official State Bulletin, up to nine non working days. Since 2010 no more than eight days have been named nationally. In 2011 it was just seven and the last time all nine were used was in 2009. When the Government publishes its “unchangeable” list they also publish a suggested but changeable list. These are the holidays the Regional Governments can alter for local traditions or expectations including holidays like Epiphany on January 6th Maunday Thursday at Easter and San José, Fathers Day on March 19th. Mother’s Day is on the first Sunday of May so it’s never a holiday. All of the Communities add in Regional Days like the ones for Valencia on October 9th and Murcia on June 9th.
I should have started this article by apologising for my presumption that you use the Gregorian Calendar and have a grasp of Catholic dogma similar or superior to mine. Hence no explanation of New Year’s day, Christmas or Easter. Assumption day and Immaculate Conception both hinge around the Virgin Mary: the first celebrates the day on which her body and soul ascended to heaven and Immaculate Conception the day she was conceived. All Saints day commemorates all those who get to see God face to face in heaven. Back on Earth, in Spain, it’s the day the play Don Juan de Tenorio is performed and people visit the graves of dead family and friends with flowers. May 1st is the Fiesta del Trabajo and is tied in to International Workers Day which celebrates the gains made in worker’s rights and freedoms or, if you prefer, choose the Catholic justification of celebrating Saint Joseph Worker. The 12th October is multi-choice. Many Spaniards call it el Pilar because it is the feast day of the Virgin of Pilar which is a national symbol. It’s also the day that Columbus stumbled onto the New World. At first the holiday was known as Día de la Hispanidad, but the name changed to National Day of Spain in 1987. It’s also Armed Forces Day. Finally, Constitution Day celebrates the return of Spain to democracy in 1978 with the acceptance in referendum of the new constitution.
The normal National Holidays are New Year’s day, Good Friday, Labour Day (May 1st ), Assumption Day (August 15th), National Day of Spain (October 12th), All Saints Day (November 1st), Constitution Day, (December 6th), Immaculate Conception (December 8th) and Christmas Day.
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JAGUARS Palmeras and Pussycats
The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in Spain celebrated it’s 3rd Anniversary on the 8th June, I cannot believe it is three years since I started the club. May I take this opportunity to thank all those people that have supported the club through the years, and a very special thank you to Ian McMenemy, our Events Director for the sterling work he does organising all of our meetings. This special celebratory event started at Restaurant Los Almendros in Torrelano where most of the members met for some light refreshments then, with “all the Big Cats” in a row, we commenced the cruise through the beautiful Spanish country side to Restaurant Nugolat, located just outside Elche on the Carretera Dolores, Km 5. On the way we stopped once for a photo opportunity, the big cats did look impressive against the back drop of grape vines. Arriving at Restaurant Nugolat was a great surprise, beautiful gardens, great parking and the dining room allocated to us was just superb and if that was not good enough, as usual we had a fabulous sunny day. On arrival, most people congregated outside on the terrace for a few drinks and a chance to catch up with old friends and to meet new members. We
to 44 people and 15 cars which included a stunning new XJ, a number of XK8’s, XJS’s, XJ’s, S types and many more. The meeting also held another surprise, apparently, in recognition of my hard work in forming and running the club, my good friend and the club’s Event Director, Ian McMenemy organised a beautiful gift of a pristine white JEC shirt and a Jaguar XK8 key ring and pen. I was delighted and surprised. I must also mention Brian Patterson who kindly donated, wine, whiskey, chocolates and cakes as raffle prizes, he even brought the raffle tickets with him, what a great gesture, we raised just over 100.00 Euros which will greatly help with the costs of running the club. Thank you Brian. At the end of the meeting we presented Vincente, one of Nugolats management with a JEC plaque recognising there efforts in making it such a great day. A great meal, brilliant company, lazing in the warm air more coffee, liqueurs for the non drivers but eventually it was time to go - just an exceptional day, why not come and join us at our next meeting on the 27th July. We have something special organised for later in the year, in October, a 2 day Magical Mystery Tour, I only announced this a couple of weeks ago and it is already over subscribed, I will be holding a similar event next spring, would you like to come?. Our November meeting will also be something special, it will be held at Restaurant La Torreta, near Sax where a presentation will be given from Pellicer and Heredia, a renowned team of lawyers, about all things automobile, importation, re-registration, heritage registration etc etc. This unique event should not be missed as well as having the opportunity to sample the fabulous food that La Torreta provides e.g. the best steak’s on the Costa Blanca. Book this one early; spaces will be limited. The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest of the worlds Jaguar Clubs, apart from joining in the fun at the meetings, members also benefit from a glossy 140 page A4 monthly magazine, Jaguar spares department and a technical advice service second to none. If you live in Spain and own a Jaguar you should be a member of The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. The JEC in Spain is organised by Eric Arnold and Ian McMenemy. Eric can be contacted by email at jaguarspain@outlook.com or by phone on 609931647 or alternatively check out www.jec-spain.es or the JEC main web site www.jec.org.uk. Our Events director, Ian McMenemy can be contacted at McMenemy@ JEC-events.com. Not forgetting David Shea who looks after our Facebook identity and John Parkin who manages our dedicated web site www.jecspain.es
sat down for lunch just before 2:00pm in a private function room in which the tables had been set “to the nines”; I have seen wedding receptions with tables not decorated as well as these, they were incredible. I had high hopes for the rest of the day; I was not to be disappointed. The feast commences. To start, fresh bread, garlic and tomato, a plate of succulent ham and Manchego cheese, a crisp smoked salmon salad and baby squid in a light tempura coating, some of the best I have ever had, fabulous. This was followed by hot ham and potato croquets. On offer for the main course were two types of Paella, Fish, lamb chops or solomillo of pork in a light mushroom sauce, my choice, tender succulent, melt in the mouth. Dessert was ice cream and what I can only describe as a superb cream topped rum baba. Drinks a plenty accompanied this delicious feast, unlimited wine, beers, water and coffee all for 25.00 Euros a head, fantastic value for money. I have to compliment the staff and the management at Restaurant Nugolat, the service and the food were exceptional. Outside for coffee and in my case a nice cigar, if that is not nice enough, the restaurant brought out plates of hot sugar coated churro’s (like donuts). We will be going back to Restaurant Nugolat in the future I can assure you. A quick get together for the “group photo” in the gardens then back to the terrace, for a little more light refreshment. May I take this opportunity to thank all the members that attended especially the new members and the members that bought guests, bringing the total
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T.I.M Magazine™ We left Quesada and headed along the dual carriageway towards Zoco market . At the main roundabout go all the way round and come off at the exit for Zoco market and at the next roundabout turn sharp right and head for and pass through Monte Mar where we start our first climb up to La Finca, this gets the cardio vascular system going first thing in the morning, at the top ( sputnik roundabout ) turn right and head all the way down to Algorfa where you turn left at the traffic lights and head for Benejuzar, stay on the ring road here and head for Jacarilla then Bigastro. Turn right at the first roundabout at Bigastro then follow the road to the next one and turn left heading for Hurchillo. At the second set of lights in Hurchillo turn right and cycle for approx 4kms to Orihuela where you follow the signs for Albatera / Crevillente staying on the ring road (do not go into the town as its very difficult to navigate your way through ) pass through San Carlos and straight on to Albatera where you turn left at the traffic lights where it says Hondon de Las Frailes and start that long slow climb up to the top. The climb is very challenging in places with 10%, 12% and 13% climbs and should take you approx 40mins.Once at the top we just free wheeled all the way down to Hondon for a coffee and bacon roll. Once we were refreshed we set off again heading for Hondon de las Nieves where we turned left at the edge of town and picked up the road to La Romana which is approx 10kms, at La Romana we headed towards Novelda where we picked up the Aspe / Elche road. Just passed Aspe there are signs for Crevillente N325 take this road and follow it all the way up some more good climbs nothing too strenuous and then a lovely fast descent into Crevillente. At the first roundabout go straight across and follow signs for the Estacion over the bridge and keep going on this road until you see a sign on your right for El Hondon nature reserve turn right here and then left at the end of this tree lined road approx 600metres.You are now on the road around the Hondon nature reserve follow this all the way to the next junction where you turn right then straight on to next roundabout 1km (Ursulas Restaurant ) turn right here and follow the road all the way back to San Fulgencio, Benijofar and finally Quesada. Total Distance : 135kms Total Cycling Time : 6 hrs Summary: Brilliant ride, great training ride, real work out, with many challenging climbs in places and some fantastic scenery, we did it in 4hrs 45mins which included a 15 min coffee break, but allow 6hrs.
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T.I.M Magazine Wow, the world has imploded since I wrote last month’s column and Ed Miliband has remarkably managed to lower his reputation by posing with a copy of The Sun newspaper. You have to hand it to Ed, he seems to be able to snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory time and time again. If he carries on in this manner he will staggeringly become less popular than Clegg and possibly Griffin. Only two months ago Nick Griffin was claiming to have solved the problem of civil unrest in Syria on his own and I was falling about laughing, looks like Nick has had the last laugh as half of Syria seems to have moved into Iraq in the last few days. If this was the difficult half of the divide then well done Nick. Which brings me round nicely to the increasingly more devilish looking Tony Blair who wants everyone to know that the carnage in Iraq would have happened without his 2003 intervention so no need to apologise for illegal wars then? So, what has happened in Iraq? Well, we – I say we but really I mean the USA – gave power to a group who represent a minority in the country. On seizing power they decided to rub the noses of the majority into the sand. Now sand is not exactly a valuable commodity in Iraq and having your nose rubbed in it is not entirely pleasurable so it’s not really a surprise when people tire of it. Enter ISIS, until now an unknown group apparently known to have links with Al-Qaeda. I get it don’t worry, if they are unknown how do we know they have links with Al-Qaeda? I don’t think all this up you know, sometimes I have to do research and this is repeatedly said about the hitherto unknown ISIS. Kids are fat. I’m not exactly thin so I’m allowed to say it which I think is the reason that black people are allowed to use the “n” word. That is meant as a joke, if you are offended you’ve missed the point, in fact, if you are offended read Rob Innis instead. When I was at “senior school” we had school dinners along the lines of brown looking stuff posing as meat with vegetables discernible only by colour as the five hour boiling period had reduced them to pulp and all flavour had evaporated. For “afters” we were given Tapioca which is a posh version of gruel or prison slop if you prefer. Today’s kids have choices, if I were given a choice I would have eaten Boneo rather than what we had but it worked as there was never more than one fat kid in each class. Returning to Ed Miliband as I feel I must. The Sun episode was simply stupid however; it gets better because Labour MP Tom Watson believes it is a resigning matter, not for Ed of course but for one or more of his advisors. You see Ed is not simply stupid enough to make the mistake himself, oh no, he is far more stupid. If we are to follow Tom Watson’s line then we are to believe that Ed did a really stupid thing because he was “advised” to do it and didn’t have the brain to say “are you mental” when asked to pose with a copy of The Sun newspaper to promote the World Cup edition of said newspaper. Just as you thought it couldn’t get any better, it does. It seems that Tom Watson should stick to golf as he suggested that letting Red Ed appear in the photo “was a schoolboy error from someone who doesn’t understand the Labour party”. He’s talking about the Party Leader here I suppose. This all follows the respected MP Frank Field called the leader’s advisers “unprofessional” after unflattering pictures appeared of Mr Miliband consuming a bacon sandwich. If the Conservatives want to sail through the next election then the best thing they can do is say nothing and leave it all to Ed.
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TIM Magazine™ Gameover Zeus, Cryptolocker, eBay and the computer that cried “Wolf” Normally I advise severe caution regarding computer viruses, and ensuring that your computer is fully protected, however, last month we were hit by various computer related “panics” – virus alerts, hacks, password and identity theft. The problem with these constant alerts is that we suffer from “overload”, or as in the title, we don’t believe them, or they simply stop registering the alerts, as with the boy who cried wolf. Are these latest alerts a problem? Of course they are, however, are they the massive deal that the media make out.. to a degree, yes, but here are the reasons why the media is bad for the computer industry: The Gameover Zeus virus and Cryptolocker ransom ware have been around a long time, they are not new; however, the newspapers only deal with sensationalism. “Oh no, the world is going to end, we will have to go back, hunt dinosaurs and ugg a lot!” (anyone remember the Millennium Bug?) . What actually happened is they managed to remove the infrastructure which controls the viruses, which REDUCED the risk, but the media simply picked up the fact it may take the criminal gangs around 2 weeks in order to rebuild the infrastructure. This false reporting confuses people, and I fear causes greater risk, as nobody actually knows what is true or even completely made up (like 85% of statistics are made up on the spot!). So – what do we need to REALLY do to protect ourselves? It’s actually easier than people make out:
1) Get a GOOD antivirus. Free ones are absolutely fine, as long as they are reputable. Avast, AVG and Comodo do great free antiviruses. Paid for antivirus’ are also great, and do offer a higher level of protection.
2) Keep your protection up-to-date Always allow your antivirus to update, and if it warns you there is an updated program available, install it.
3) Use a good malware scanner from time to time. I personally recommend Malwarebytes Anti Malware (free).
4) Think before you click!! Probably the most effective way to protect yourself from problems is to look before you click. Is that email from a friend really something they would send to you? Does that link look real? Is it too good to be true?
5) Be aware of risky operations Most of the issues I come across with virus infections are with clients that use “watch free sports” links or software. These often come “loaded” with all sorts of sponsored programs that show adverts, change homepages and generally slow down the computer. They also often bring in programs that tell you that you have problems with your computer and you need to pay to remove them.
6) If you receive an unsolicited email or phone call (often from “Microsoft” or “PayPal”), then DON’T do what they ask. If you are unsure of an email – go direct to the site (i.e. if PayPal have emailed you, don’t click on any links, but go directly to the PayPal website. If the message is genuine, then it will be repeated on the website). Microsoft NEVER make unsolicited phone calls, and certainly don’t do virus removal over the phone.
7) Try not to use the same password for lots of sites. Also, if you hear of a “hack” on the news, through Facebook or elsewhere, then change your password on the site that has been affected. Don’t forget to write it down, or put it somewhere safe! The basic rule is, if in doubt, ASK before you click.
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Guest Review from Maureen Moss, La Mata . This is not for the faint-hearted: the descriptions of holocaust atrocities pull no punches and left me weak with grief and horror. I had disturbing nightmares for days after reading Minka’s story.
The Storyteller By Jodi Picoult
I usually enjoy Jodi Picoult’s narrative style: changing narrators makes her stories feel fuller, somehow more rounded, and it is intriguing to consider various viewpoints. However in this story I did find it a bit confusing. For me it was unnecessary to use more than two main narrators, and the fiction within the fiction was just too much. It is a never-to-be-forgotten tale. One which, having recently visited Auschwitz, will probably haunt me for a long time.
Refuse to Forget By John Bishop
John Bishop’s third novel returns to the First World war era with underage Harry’s love of cars and his desire to see some action taking us on a non-stop adventure in war torn Belgium.
Using historical facts to provide the backdrop on this cleverly woven fictional yarn we have the narrator, Harry, trying to come to terms with the cultural mix of his female companions including the well-intentioned Lady Hester and the drama of the opening months of the War unfolding in front of him. Events swing back and forth, as they battle to do their bit for the injured soldiers, frequently fighting not only the enemy but also the also British bureaucracy. As things go from bad to worse with the imminent prospect of facing a firing squad we begin to fear the worst for Harry and his band of females up against the Kaiser’s war machine. This story helps highlight the prejudices and issues of the day, which do not end with the war as Harry struggles to resolve the conflict and confusion in his young life. Can he overcome? We are left hanging until the last page.
The Guardian of Secrets By Jana Petken
Celia Dobbs has everything a young Englishwoman in 1912 could want. She’s newly married to Joseph Dobbs, a handsome man with whom she is besotted, and is the daughter of Peter Merrill, a wealthy man whose ownership of a vast farm ensures that Celia and Joseph will live well.
However, all is not as it seems: Joseph soon shows his true colours as a violent drunk with gambling debts, and he proves to be a severely abusive husband, flinging expletives and punches as swiftly as he once cast promises of love. His dark side takes on added horror when Celia learns that he is responsible for the murder of her father. With the help of her aunt Marie, Celia and her newborn son escape from Kent to Spain. Once in Spain, Celia meets a man named Ernesto and begins the next chapter of her life. After Joseph’s trial ends with a guilty verdict and order of execution, Marie decides to give Celia the dignity of being a widow instead of a divorcee, by destroying the divorce papers that would have freed Celia from her marriage. The novel details Celia’s recovery and her children’s developing lives, and they become key players in a tense, fast-paced story. The writing is often captivating, with a consistently engaging tone throughout, although the violent scenes are somewhat graphic and disturbing. Celia’s growth as a character truly sets this novel apart as more than a simple drama: It is also a commentary on how strong a woman can become when facing adversity. Jana Petken is an Expat, living on the Costa Blanca, and we will publish an interview with her in a later edition.
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Peace and happiness is not just important to our wellbeing, it is also extremely important for your dogs wellbeing. How do you make sure your dog is happy, fulfilled and at peace? The formula is simple and if followed consistently, your furry best friend will thank you forever. Dogs need exercise. Believe it or not, this is where most people fail in meeting their dog’s needs. Dogs want to see and experience the world just as we do. Exercise drains a dog’s energy, which creates calm, bit if this vital ingredient is missed out, dogs will create their own entertainment and let’s just say, it may not be to your liking. Also, a dog likes variety, so a quick walk around the same old route everyday doesn’t work. Dogs need rules. Just as we do. I had to draw some money out of my bank account yesterday. No part of me wanted the money to come out of my account, but that is a rule we all have to follow! Rules are not a bad thing. They create order and balance and they need to be followed on a consistent basis. Dogs need guidance. Something I don’t like is when people either intimidate or bully a dog into doing something. In many respects this was an ‘old school’ technique that was in actual fact a load of old rubbish. You are dealing with the most intelligent species on the planet, so respect must be high up on the agenda. Respect and guide your dog through life gently and you will have a friend who will follow you to the ends of the earth. I would rather have dogs who want to follow me, than feel they have to follow me. Dogs need us to be calm. This is absolutely critical. Dogs follow calm. Without fail, every time I meet a calm person, they have a calm dog. If you are nervous, anxious, frustrated, aggressive or angry, this puts a dog on edge and that is not a good thing. Believe me I know, because that was once me. Do you remember when you was a child? If someone was looking after you and you knew they were not quite up for the job, maybe they had big problems, like alcohol or a drug addiction, or maybe they were just always nervous and never calm. If that was the case for you, then you will realize that that made you nervous and extremely anxious. Exactly the same thing will happen to a dog, if these are the negative emotions that you are displaying to them. Looking after your own wellbeing is so very important when it comes to looking after your dogs. I am still amazed that schools do not teach children how to practice calm and the importance of it. Learning to switch off your brain and meditate or just sit silently is medically so important to us. Stress is one of the biggest killers out there, yet all we are taught from birth is to want, desire and achieve to the highest possible standards. That’s wrong, because I am now well aware that it is the very simple things in life that will give us the most pleasure. Want, want and more want is a disease, an addiction and also a killer. Dogs need to be loved. They are the most loyal friends you will ever meet in your life, so give them the love they deserve, but when they are calm. A dog’s natural state is calm and if giving them love when they are in this state, then that is what you are nurturing, which is very important. Finally, this has all been about what a dog needs, but the truth of the matter is that we need dogs a lot more than they need us. They lower our blood pressure, they guide us if we are blind, they can predict when we are going to have a seizure, they protect us from danger, they keep us company and they never ever judge us, no matter what our crime. Sounds like the best friend you ever had eh? Which is exactly what they are.
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TIM Magazine™ When you step outside at this time of the year, you can smell them in the air. With wafting aromas of various meats, fish, vegetables and many other foods sizzling away on them, barbecues! Barbecue time is here again and whether you cook using charcoal or gas, barbecuing can provide you with the taste of Summer Many words have been spoken about, and possibly even blood spilled over which makes a better grill - gas or charcoal. In my view, charcoal grills have at least four advantages over the gas grill:• They cook hotter. • You can burn wood in them, which in turn gives you more flavour. • It’s easier to smoke food in a charcoal grill. • Charcoal gives you the primal thrill of lighting and playing with fire! Of course, charcoal grills do have their drawbacks:• Charcoal barbecues are fussier and messier than gas. • They are also less predictable and require more attention. • They gradually lose heat and need restoking every hour or so Most professional cooks actually claim that more people like to cook on a charcoal grill, but in actual fact 72% of BBQ users prefer to use gas, and this number is steadily increasing. Gas grills, too, have their advantages and drawbacks. On the plus side: • Gas grills offer the advantage of instantaneous ignition. • Gas grills provide a constant and consistent heat with the twist of a knob. • One propane bottle will sustain a grill for up to 25 hours On the downside, gas barbecues give a slightly diminished flavour in the end product, and unlike charcoal, gas imparts no flavour to the cooked food. It’s harder, and in some instances impossible, to smoke food on a gas grill (although many new models have smoker boxes with dedicated burners, which, should at least, make this task easier). Gas grills also deprive you of the primal thrill of lighting and playing with fire! Most professionals however, if given the choice to only cook on one grill for the rest of their lives, would without a shadow of a doubt choose the more versatile charcoal grill. What to look for when buying a charcoal grill:• A tightly fitting domed lid so you can do indirect grilling. • Vents on the top and bottom for adjusting the airflow and, thus, the heat. • A hinged grill grate, which makes it easy to add wood chips to the coals. • A front loading charcoal grills if you want to smoke a lot of food or grill over wood. • Sturdy construction and optional side tables. What to look for when buying a gas grill:• At least two heat settings, so you can indirect grill. • A built in gas gauge and thermometer. • An easy to empty and clean drip pan. • A smoker box with a dedicated burner (optional, but a nice feature). • A rotisserie attachment with a dedicated burner (optional, but a nice feature). • A side burner (optional, but a nice feature) • Side tables (you can never have enough work space). • Sturdy construction and a good guarantee. Important tip: When lighting a gas grill, always open the lid before you start the flow of gas. Failure to do so can result in a gas build up and explosion. Trust me on this, I’ve seen it happen! The Five Methods of Live Fire Cooking:1. Direct grilling This is what most of the world means when people speak of grilling: the food is placed and cooked directly over the fire. Direct grilling is a high heat method used to cook tender, small or thin pieces of food quickly. Typical foods that are direct grilled include steaks, chops, chicken breasts, fish fillets, vegetables, and bread. 2. Indirect grilling Indirect grilling is designed to cook larger, tougher, or fattier foods that would burn if direct grilled. As the name suggests, the food is cooked next to, not directly over the fire. The grill lid is closed to hold in the heat, turning the grill into a sort of outdoor oven. Indirect grilling allows you to work over a more moderate temperature (275 to 350 degrees) and makes it easy to introduce the flavour of wood smoke. Typical foods you would indirect grill include pork shoulders, whole turkeys and chickens,
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hand away. When using a gas grill, preheat to high (at least 500°F); this takes 10 to 15 minutes. When indirect grilling, preheat the grill to 350°F.
3. Smoking Smoking is a particular kind of indirect grilling - generally done at a low temperature (225 to 275 degrees) for an extended time in the presence of abundant wood smoke. Smoking is typically done in an offset barrel smoker (a device with a separate fire box and smoke chamber) or an upright water smoker (which looks like R2D2 in the movie ‘Star Wars). You can also smoke in a charcoal kettle or front loading grill and in some gas grills. The key concepts here are low, slow, and smokey. Typical foods for smoking include brisket, pork shoulder, ribs, tofu (yes, tofu), and salmon.
4. Keep it clean There’s nothing less appetizing than grilling on dirty old burnt bits of food stuck to the grate. Besides, the food will stick to a dirty grate. Clean the grate twice: once after you’ve preheated the grill and again when you’ve finished cooking. The first cleaning will remove any bits of food you may have missed after your last grilling session. Use the edge of a metal spatula to scrape off large bits of food, or a stiff wire brush to finish scrubbing the grate with.
4. Spit-roasting Spit-roasting means cooking foods on a rotisserie. The slow gentle rotation and lateral heat are ideal for cylindrically-shaped fatty foods, like whole chickens, ducks, and rib roast. Pork and beef ribs are fantastic cooked on the rotisserie. You can spit-roast on both gas and charcoal grills. The procedure varies from grill to grill, so consult the manufacturer’s instructions. Generous basting is the key to successful spit roasting. 5. Roasting in the embers This was probably the first form of grilling - it’s certainly the most extreme and robust. As the name implies, you lay the food directly on the glowing embers or bury it the hot coals or ash. The short list of foods you can roast in or on the embers includes onions, beets, corn in the husk, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. You can also use this method to cook brisket. The ten Barbecue Commandments:1. Be organized Have everything you need for grilling - the food, marinade, basting sauce, seasonings, and equipment - on hand and at grill side before you start grilling. 2. Gauge your fuel There’s nothing worse than running out of charcoal or gas in the middle of grilling. When using charcoal, light enough to form a bed of glowing coals three inches larger on all sides than the surface area of the food you’re planning to cook. (A 22 _ inch grill needs one chimney’s worth of coals.) When cooking on a gas grill, make sure the gas tank is at least one-third full. 3. Pre-heat the grill to the correct temperature Remember: grilling is a highheat cooking method. In order to achieve the seared crust, charcoal flavour, and handsome grill marks associated with masterpiece grillmanship, you must cook over a high heat. How high? At least 500°F. Although I have said this elsewhere, it is worth repeating. When using charcoal, let it burn until it is covered with a thin coat of gray ash. Hold your hand about six inches above the grate. After three seconds, the force of the heat should force you to snatch your
5. Keep it lubricated If necessary oil the grate just before placing the food on top, (some foods don’t require that the grates be oiled). Spray it with oil (away from the flames), use a folded paper towel soaked in oil, or rub it with a piece of fatty bacon, beef fat, or chicken skin. 6. Turn, don’t stab The correct way to turn meat on a grill is with tongs or a spatula. Never stab the meat with a fork - unless you want to drain the flavourrich juices onto the coals. 7. Know when to baste Oil and vinegar, citrus, and yogurt-based bastes and marinades can be brushed on the meat throughout the cooking time. (If you baste with a marinade that you used for raw meat or seafood, do not apply it during the last three minutes of cooking.) When using a sugar-based barbecue sauce, apply it towards the end of the cooking time. The sugar in these sauces burns easily and should not be exposed to prolonged heat. 8. Keep it covered When cooking larger cuts of meat and poultry, such as a whole chicken or a leg of lamb, use the indirect method of grilling or barbecuing. Keep the grill tightly covered and resist the temptation to peek. Every time you lift the lid, you add five to ten minutes to the cooking time. 9. Give it a rest Beef, steak, chicken - almost anything you grill will taste better if you let it stand on the cutting board for a few minutes before serving. This allows the meat juices, which have been driven to the centre of a roast or steak by the searing heat, to return to the surface. The result is a juicier, tastier piece of meat. 10. Never desert your post Grilling is an easy cooking method, but it demands constant attention. Once you put something on the grill (especially when using the direct method), stay with it until it’s cooked. This is not the time to answer the phone or make the salad dressing. Above all remember that barbecuing should be fun!
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Sterling v Euro update 965 070 584 / 635 015 818 E. janet.spain@currencies4you.com 1.25 and holding! Sterling is currently taking a bit of a well-earned breather surfing along the GBP/EUR 1.25 level, after hitting the highest level since Sept 2012 - 1.2565, on speculation of an earlier-than-expected BoE rate hike,as early as January 2015, Maybe!!. BoE members did show concerns that a premature rate rise could lead to “considerable costs” in lost output and that the uncertainty over its impact reinforces case for hiking rate “gradually and cautiously”. Meanwhile the euro is expected to lose further ground as the ECB’s unprecedented effort to fend off the threat of deflation. Price swings in euro-area bonds and equities have collapsed, and borrowing costs for the riskiest issuers reached record lows. Officials from Britain to the Bundesbank say persisting with the easing policy for too long may store up trouble.
Having broken last months predicted 1.25 (0.80), GBP/EUR is now likely to consolidate for a while before the next leg up commences. The signs are that it could now pave the way for 1.28 and even up beyond to the 2012 highs to 1.30. If you are needing to transfer money, large or small amounts, feel free to have a no obligation chat with us, call us or come into the Pinoso office and see what you can save, we always aim to achieve the best rates with no charges, Our analysts are more than happy to discuss the markets with you and advise you of the best time to exchange to get the most from your Sterling or Euro. We can also help you with your Spanish banking requirements – all our clients have access to the special deal through the Caja Murcia saving you money on banker’s drafts and bank charges. Currencies4You Spain can be found in the main square, in Pinoso,on the roundabout next to the marble ‘El Pinos’ sign. We also offer car re-registrations and car ownership changes, passport renewals, and mailbox rental. Safety of your funds is paramount, as such we only use protected escrow accounts which are authorised and regulated by the FCA.
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Osteoporosis My grandmother, who had always been of average height, was shrinking before our eyes when she got older. She suffered from osteoporosis. The bones in her back were literally crushed. The weight of the body was enough to compress the back bones, causing a multitude of tiny fractures in what had become spongy bone. Over time she lost a little height each time a vertebra compressed. Scary, isn’t it? No one knows for sure what causes osteoporosis, but clear is that, next to genetic predisposition, poor nutrition is the most common cause. Therefore, making healthy food choices can prevent dangerous bone loss. Remedy No. 1: Calcium and Vitamin D Bone is made mostly of calcium. In addition, calcium fuels many other body functions, such as muscle movement, nerve operation, and immune system activation. We get our daily dose of calcium from food. But if your diet isn’t the greatest, your body will use your bones as a bank, borrowing the calcium it needs from the supply in your bones. This creates a kind of calcium debt to your bones. If you start eating enough high-calcium foods, any excess will be used to pay back the debt. But if you eat poorly, the debt never gets repaid. You can skate by for a few years, but eventually the debt will catch up with you in the form of weakened, thinning bones. Therefore, ensure your daily diet contains a few of the following: BEST FOODS FOR CALCIUM: Yogurt (fat-free, low-fat), milk (fat-free, 1% reduced-fat), soy milk, tofu, white beans, broccoli, almonds and peanut butter. BEST FOODS FOR VITAMIN D: Wild salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring, fortified milk (fat-free, 1% reduced-fat), soy milk, fortified non-fat or low-fat yogurt, egg yolks. Remedy No. 2: Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin C Although calcium and vitamin D are the superstars of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, there are many other nutrients that have a supporting role: Magnesium is needed for bone crystal growth, thereby helping to strengthen bone structure. Potassium helps to increase bone formation, improves calcium balance and increases bone mineral density. BEST FOODS FOR MAGNESIUM: Nuts and seeds, spinach, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, soybeans, garbanzo and kidney beans, artichoke hearts, brown rice, whole grain bread, wheat germ. BEST FOODS FOR POTASSIUM: Potatoes, all fish, avocado, bananas, lettuce, melon, pumpkin, carrots, lentils, apricots, papaya, peas, beets, tomatoes (including sauce, juice), mushrooms, raisins, plums, oranges. Vitamin C is essential for the health of collagen, a key protein in bone tissue that contributes strength and resilience. BEST FOODS FOR VITAMIN C: Bell peppers, grapefruit, strawberries, pineapple, papaya, lemons, Brussels sprouts, kiwi, cauliflower, cabbage, mango, raspberries, blackberries, tangerines. Remedy No. 3: Yes, indeed, a glass of wine. The positive effect of wine on our cardiovascular system is often talked about. But few people know that there is a positive association between moderate wine consumption (a glass daily) and increased bone mineral density (BMD). Most of the research has been conducted with postmenopausal women, but studies in men concluded that moderate consumption of wine may also be beneficial to BMD in men. As you can see, there is an abundance of food to choose from that help our bones. Eat well and exercise regularly and your bones will carry you through a long, agile life.
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BACK HOME AGAIN By John McGregor
He was decapitated in the plane crash when it hit the water, they said. A message was sent to his ex-wife, who said he could be identified by the fact he had two toes missing from his right foot from a teenage motor mowing accident, a factor that kept him from being drafted into the military at the time of the Vietnam War - which he had protested about many times. Henry John Deutschendorf was aged only fifty-three when he died, his death an amazing and tragic irony, given that his father had been a well-respected pilot for many years in the Air Force. Later in life Dad had taught his eldest son to fly, somehow helping to heal a difficult parent-child relationship that existed before his father’s premature death some years earlier than his own at the young age of sixty-two. Henry John Deutschendorf is better known as John Denver, an American singer/songwriter who was inducted into the songwriters Hall of Fame in 1996, the year before his death. In record-selling terms John Denver was the fourth-best American artist of all time behind Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra. Not bad for a shy, gawky Mid-West kid with granny glasses and a closet-full of hang-ups that plagued him throughout his eventful life. John’s German-born grandmother bought her seven year old grandson his first guitar, and as a ‘military brat’ moving house constantly around Air Force bases in America young John found that playing and singing brought him friendships and popularity with his schoolmates. But his uneasy relationship with his strict father culminated in him quitting college and initially running away to California at the age of 17. The road to international success was later steadily climbed and it should be remembered that this stardom was achieved against the huge impact of the Sixties pop phenomena like the Beatles and closer to home the Beach Boys. John’s first success was penning ‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’, a huge hit for Peter, Paul and Mary which was written about GI’s on their sad way to Vietnam. From this side of the Atlantic I hadn’t connected the song with that theme, but there it caught the mood of protesting middle America perfectly. John Denver’s own voice, his message in song is uniquely associated with the open air, the mountains and freedom, eagles
soaring above, encapsulating man’s spirit where it is inexplicably bound up with nature: Rocky Mountain High, Take Me Home, Country Roads, Thank God I’m a country Boy are songs that are testament to John’s worldwide fame as thousands flocked to see and hear him over three decades. Early on in 1967 aged 24, Denver married Anne Marie Martell, a psychotherapist, and famously wrote the wonderfully romantic and evocative ‘Annie’s Song’, a loving tribute to his wife. The couple moved to live in Aspen, Colarado, and here in 71/72 he built his lifetime home, Starwood, somewhere to put down roots at last. It was a 6,859 square ft mansion with a Japanese garden and a guest house. But always on the road, soon with Annie declining to join him, preferring to do her own thing there were problems long term as the two steadily grew apart. Thinking they could not conceive together they adopted two children, Zachary and Anna Kate before their divorce in 1983. In his brave and honest 1994 autobiography ‘Take Me Home’ John reveals how his brief visits to his home didn’t give him the comfort and solace he had craved all his life. One bad day in the early morning he knocked on his own front door and when his surprised wife opened the door entered with a chainsaw. Annie later said she thought her husband had come to kill her, indeed at one point he had his hands around her throat: he was very angry that she had cut down trees without asking him, ones he had planted and loved. Before leaving he sawed some of the dining table up as a protest against Annie’s Aspen society dinner parties that always excluded him, and with the chainsaw further attacked her special bed she had bought that he hated. There were many affairs and infidelities before and after their divorce and later in Australia in 1988 in a whirlwind romance John met, then married Australian singer Cassandra Delaney. Together they had one child, Jesse Bell, this time born naturally, but the marriage was never one made in heaven, stormy with deception on the other side this time, and the marriage was over in three years. John Denver became no stranger to local gossip and the local police and was twice arrested for drink-driving. In between the marriages and constant tour performances John Denver had been very involved, sometimes controversially with environmental issues all over the world. He travelled to places as far away as Japan and China as well as domestically in Alaska, Hawaii and many other parts of America. Throughout his life John continued to try to find himself, who he was, why he was on this earth, and constantly sought help from various sources, in between battles with his management, some of whom exploited him ruthlessly, which did not go down well at home. The second part of ‘Back Home Again’ will be in August’s TIM magazine.
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T.I.M Magazine™ In the TIM January edition, we wrote about the Spanish property market and said: ‘It is probably now a great time to buy with low prices in a market that is starting to recover as sales are increasing again.’ The article then went on to explain some key points to look for when buying property in Spain. Now figures have been published for the first three months property sales in our region for 2014 and sales are up by 27.6% compared to last year. Therefore, our prediction was correct. Total sales were 11,645 (including both new and resale properties) with just over 38% of the sales being made to foreigners and the remainder to Spanish with the majority being already resident in Valencia Comunidad and nearly 2,000 Spanish relocating into our region. (Apologies if you are reading this in Murcia, those figures are not yet to hand) Of the 4,474 sales made to foreigners, the top buyers were as follows: British 598 (446) Russian 580 (385) French 433 (284) Belgium 392 (262) Algerian 327 (377) Swedish 304 (235) Norwegian 302 (315) German 229 (153) (2013 figures in brackets) Therefore, the British remain the top buyers of property, narrowly ahead of the Russians. The Germans are returning and French and Belgian sales show big increases. It is generally thought the great deals on offer, availability of mortgages and a better feel good factor regarding legalities are major contributory factors to the increased sales.
Further analysis of the sales figures shows that around 90% was resale properties of which 70% was apartments with average price around 110,000€. After the boom of 2000-2008, the levels are naturally at lower levels but these figures are clearly showing a return of confidence amongst buyers. The buying process is now very regulated with the addition of the Energy certificate as well as other legal requirements placed on the seller to ensure the buyer is protected. The seller must produce a raft of paperwork to validate his property is legal to be sold and is it strongly recommended that both professional experienced agents and solicitors are used to ensure a successful completion. All non-resident sellers are required to deposit 3% of the sales fee to cover outstanding and due taxes are paid. Residents who can produce a valid tax certificate with be exempt from this obligation but will need to pay local plus valia tax. The buyer should pay other taxes and notary fees etc; again, professional advice will help clarify these confusing, but important points. So if you are considering selling your property and relocating or making a first time purchase in Spain 2014 could be the year to get moving. Pellicer & Heredia offer a full conveyancing service from our offices with our multilingual staff able to help a range of buyers and sellers. Please contact Ioana in our Quesada office, Tamsin in our Hondon office or Johanna in the Alicante who will be pleased to help you and explain more. If you require further legal advice on any legal or administrative matters please contact Pellicer & Heredia Tax Lawyers & Advisors who will be pleased to help you. For more information and free advice, call us on +34 965 480737 - 606056282 or e-mail info@ pellicerheredia.com
All of the estate agents who attended the recent Pellicer & Heredia seminar for agents reported good sales and buoyant business.
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Serious illness: After the diagnosis When life suddenly changes… Coping with change, especially in severe illness situations, is an often underestimated topic and does not end when you leave the hospital. A situation that everyone fears and with increasing age, unfortunately, is more likely: You suffer a serious illness. This can be un unexpected stroke or heart attack, the harrowing cancer diagnosis when visiting a doctor or even a serious accident. Life is now no longer as it was before: Hospital, surgery, therapy and rehabilitation are not only a big challenge for the sufferer but also for the relatives. But once the medical procedures are survived, the patient and relatives still face lifestyle changes. Lifestyle change: How does it work? Changing lifestyle is in many cases not an easy task and is often a catalyst for psychological or interpersonal problems. Change of diet, stopping smoking and doing more exercise are typical advice of medical professionals to deal with outcome of the medical intervention and to prevent fall-backs. But when putting this into practice, there are many barriers to overcome. Do you really want to change? If so, how? What are the priorities in your life? How strong is the support from the partner? Facing these issues often affects the already ill person and the physical suffering may also extend to a mental problem. The question of where advice and help can be found, is not always easy to answer: The doctors have done their work and now the patient`s self-responsibility is required. Rehabilitation services normally focus mainly on the restoration of the physical possibilities, so that often the psychological component is not sufficiently considered. It is recommended at this point to look out for professional help to ensure the sustainable improvement of the patient’s situation. Thus, for example, a psychological counsellor treats issues such as acceptance and coping with the new situation by focussing on the effects on concrete everyday situations. Also, the disease-related changes often affect the personality and the partnership and it may easily cause relationship problems (guilt or dependency feelings, frustration, etc).
Mental changes after illness Anyway, the mental change of a patient resulting from the suffering of a serious illness and the associated perceived vulnerability is not to be underestimated. Whether heart attack, stroke or cancer, admitting that life is not always controllable, has a strong impact on every personality. Especially if you suffer a serious illness, despide many years of caring about your health, with adequate food, doing exercise etc, often leads to feelings of injustice, anger, despair or even aggressiveness. These negative and harmful thoughts are often based on irrational beliefs (e.g. “It is terrible and unbearable if I fall ill despite all the healthy lifestyle I have been practicing”). Not everyone succeeds to face the new situation with strength and reason and can accept the change as such, without professional help. Fear of recurrence The permanent fear of relapse is unfortunately often an underestimated impairment in life after serious illness: Depressed by the illness, patients are burdened even further with maladaptive fear thoughts of becoming ill again, avoid for example participating in many meaningful activities and fall into a vicious circle from which it is difficult to break out. Reason for hope is given by comments of those severely ill people, who look at their new situation with reason and composure and even say after diagnosis or disease, now to live more intensely and to enjoy simple things much easier than before. The achievement of such an attitude is, of course, from case to case very different. Nevertheless, for each person concerned, this should be a goal worth reaching out for – and help is available to achieve this.
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A FRESH NEW LOOK FOR T DE TAPAS, PINOSO Paul Thomas, known to many of the locals as Irish Paul, took over sole control of T de Tapas a couple of years ago and with the help and assistance of Kerryann, Kat to most, who has been with him since day one, it has since gone from strength to strength. Paul would like to say a big thank you to all those loyal customers who have supported him throughout.. Without their support, it would not have been possible for him to come this far. He would also like to say a big thank you to San Miguel, his beer supplier, for supporting him during some very difficult periods. The Bar and Restaurant has recently undergone a complete make over, having been repainted and redecorated in bright new colours. Together with new wall fixtures, the table dressings have also been upgraded all of which adds to the pleasurable ambience of the restaurant. They have also installed a chiller room to ensure that all their fruit and veg reaches the table in tip top condition. Their wine cellar has been expanded significantly with much emphasis on Whites and Rosadas from wineries both local as well as further afield and, together with their Tinto range which includes some classy Riojas, they are confident that they are able to accommodate even the most discerning pallet. Their steaks are already renowned locally, offering a choice of Fillet, Sirloin or T Bone all served with the option of their homemade Blue Cheese or Pepper Sauce. Their Sunday Carvery has also moved up a notch with the addition of a heated serveover unit and now offering a choice of 4 meats from which to satisfy your taste buds! Booking is Essential for Sunday Lunch, so don’t forget to phone first. T de Tapas is very easy to find being only 200m from the Repsol petrol station in Pinoso. So why not give them a call to avoid being disappointed. E-mail: editor@timspain.com • Web site: www.timspain.com
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Summer Recipes
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TIM Bikers So Formula 1, according to their website is “is the pinnacle of motor racing” MY ARSE IT IS! I have just witnessed possibly the best race I have ever seen. If you missed the Catalunya MotoGP watch the re-run, again and again and again. Marc Marquez made it 7 in a row so his Repsol Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa was following team orders like in F1 wasn’t he? Not a bit of it, the competition was so fierce the lead changed hands several times in the last few laps and Pedrosa was pushing so hard he actually made contact with Marquez’s rear wheel in the last lap which let Rossi, who had led for a long time back into second. Phew, absolute mayhem, pure adrenaline. Unbeatable, Marquez even crashed out of qualifying. You couldn’t make it up. Papa and Mama Marquez must have had a good drink that day with Marc’s little brother Alex winning the Moto 3 race. A very happy Marquez family. What will happen when Alex steps up too? Watch this space. A double for champion Tom Sykes at Donnington put him firmly in the lead of the World Superbike table but that was quickly followed by a double for Marco Melandri at Sepang. Sykes crashed out on lap 1 of the first race but got a creditable 3rd in race 2 behind Stephane Guintoli who made it a double double for Aprilia. As I write Tom the tyke is still leading but his lead has been cut to 13 over Guintoli and 22 over Jonny Rea. In British Superbikes a double for Shakey Byrne at Snetterton has left him 45 points ahead of James Ellison and 60 from Josh Brookes in third. Those of you who love the whiff of two stroke like me will no doubt have seen world champion Tai Woffinden’s second Speedway GP win in a row to put him back at the top of the standings. If only the Brits could start winning at MotoGP too but I’m afraid our host country has got that well sown up! So how do the Spanish get that good? Well one of the reasons is crazy stuff like the street racing Algueña where nutters blast around cobbled streets. It’s one of my biking highlights of the year, and it’s on Sunday 6th July. It’s a great day out but remember, it’s not free and shade is hard to come by so make sure you’re ready for a hot day. There is a promotional video at http:// motoclubalguenya.com/ A quick correction on the Hells Angels party in Valencia that I posted on Facebook, the date was the American way and it is in fact 6th July not 7th June. Well it is an American club I suppose. As for other events I really am staggered about the lack of information on the usual websites, not a single event in Murcia or Alicante provinces advertised for July, it should be one of the busiest months of the year. If you know of any let me know. Remember if you have any comments or want to advertise your club, group or an event I can be contacted via email at timbikers@gmail.com or on Facebook at Tim Bikers where you will also find details of events where I have got less notice. 40
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Winging it! A view from the pilot’s seat by Chris Pickles, Sol-aero flyers Anybody who reads this column regularly will no doubt be tired of me banging on about the advantages of microlight aircraft over the more traditional Cessna’s, Piper’s, Robin’s etc favoured for decades by flying schools. Cheaper, faster, more involving, etc, are phrases that are in danger of making me sound like a stuck record, and I stand by them. But…there are some things that you cannot do in a microlight, either by law or design. Aerobatics are forbidden, even spinning. Night and instrument flying are a no no, and the only ratings you can add to your licence are instructor / examiner. Max. number of seats..two. Forget taking the wife and kids to Ibiza for the weekend! Maximum take off weight 450kg, so if you weigh twenty stone, you could probably carry enough fuel for a 20 minute flight, assuming you could fit into the thing in the first place!! Sometimes, bigger is better, and I do, occasionally, like splashing out and renting a four seater. Flying the family to the Balearics, sharing ATC with Captain Ryanair at international airports makes me feel important!!
ranging from microlights to airliners, with a lot of aerobatics thrown in! Brian normally instructs on a Piper Warrier, or a Cessna 172. He is qualified to teach the PPL, including the night, and aerobatic ratings, as well as the written exams. The syllabus is pretty much the same as the microlight one, but with greater instrument appreciation due to the greater number of instruments!! The navigation training is more intensive but this is the function of nearly all of the additional instruments anyway. Also, a radiotelephony licence, not mandatory with the microlight licence, is with the full PPL.
So, how much harder is the full PPL, and can you do it locally.
The course is a minimum of forty five hours, BUT…if you already have a microlight licence the CAA will credit you with twenty five of those hours, one of the most sensible decisions made by the CAA. It means you could do over half your course in a microlight with all the cost advantages that go with it.
Not much, and yes is the answer to the above, under the guidance of Brian Mellor, a friend of mine with a lifetime of flying experience in aircraft
Although this option is realistically only open to those under 15 stone, as you need to consider your instructors weight. If you are considering serious touring, in larger aircraft, or perhaps flying as a career, then you will need the full PPL, it is accepted more or less worldwide, and you can add ratings to it, from a simple night visual to a full instrument qualification. Be warned though, you will need a stash of cash behind you, especially if you aim to own your own aircraft. Another area where the microlight has, and will always have the advantage!! until next time, Chocks away!!
Looks complicated…..isn’t!!
CESSNA 172 For more information call 609 685 132 / 966195 508 (Chris/Jan) or see main advert.
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Horoscopes
June 22nd - July 23rd
Aries Spending time with dull people drives you to distraction. You prefer provocative types who know how to cause a commotion. Call up some old friends who like going against the grain. Taking a trip together could be lots of fun. Don’t lend or borrow money. The last thing you want is to spoil a friendship over something as silly as a loan. If you’re thinking of changing your look in some way, ask a stylish friend for suggestions. Their advice is worth following.
Leo You want a partner who is independent. Although you enjoy being admired, you also want time to yourself. Being able to pursue your favourite interests without interference is critical to your happiness. Having to slow your pace or alter your schedule to accommodate someone else is your idea of torture. Your family may not approve of your choice of romantic partner, but that’s their problem. Don’t let relatives criticise your amour or you will set a dangerous precedent.
Sagittarius An intriguing conversation with a bold stranger fills you with excitement. It’s always gratifying to meet a kindred spirit. Don’t let this attractive newcomer get away without exchanging phone numbers. The two of you could make a love connection. If you’re already in a relationship, you may decide to form a business or creative partnership with your new friend. Take precautions against identity theft; upgrade your passwords and keep bank statements under lock and key.
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Taurus Developing innovative products and services can yield success. You enjoy finding little holes in the marketplace that have yet to be filled. A brilliant concept could arrive through a vivid dream. Keep a notebook by your bed to record everything you remember upon waking. A stubborn colleague may mock your suggestions. That’s only because they envy your creativity. Respond to their sarcastic remarks with a tolerant smile. The fastest way to defuse them is to treat them like a joke.
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You’re ready to embark on a new course. Working with an experienced people can be both frustrating and exhilarating. Don’t resist their attempts to channel you in a new direction and demonstrate basic techniques. You have to learn how to walk before you can run. If you’re single, you could meet someone special very soon. It’s hard to resist the charm of a witty sophisticate and you’ll enjoy chatting with them long into the night.
Encourage a loved one to pursue their heart’s desire, even if it causes a temporary separation. You’re not worried about betrayal. If your relationship is meant to be, your amour will return to the fold. If not, you can part friends. It doesn’t interest you to be with someone who is always yearning for greener pastures. You want a partner who can’t conceive of life with anyone else but you. Settling for anything less than the best is like cheating yourself.
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Becoming friends with a colleague gives your work a cosier aspect. It’s nice to work alongside someone who shares your interests. The two of you could become inseparable. You have a tendency to become strongly attached to the people in your inner circle. A nasty rumour could be circulating at the office. Resist the urge to speculate about this story. There’s a good chance this story is entirely false. Give people the benefit of the doubt and mind your own business.
Falling in love with someone unusual is stimulating. It’s refreshing to hear your partner’s unique perspectives on everything from money to religion to love. Many people in your social circle could be threatened by these notions. Don’t waste energy trying to defend your partner’s beliefs. Your amour is perfectly capable of fighting these battles. Instead focus on enjoying each other’s company. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have fun.
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Fill your life with activities and people you value. You’re tired of expending all of your energy on work. While it’s important to earn regular pay, you also want to champion a good cause. Donating time, money and resources to your favourite charity is strongly recommended. You might even decide to skip a social gathering to attend a big fundraiser. You want to make a difference in the world. Protecting the environment, raising funds for war torn or famine stricken countries are all good.
You are not worried about fitting in with the crowd. Your independent nature is drawing you towards an unusual hobby. It’s even more compelling if there is an element of danger involved. Don’t listen to a cautious authority figure who thinks you should play it safe. The two of you have very different needs. You thrive on excitement, while they prefer predictability. A friend may offer to give you a few introductory lessons. Be sure to accept this generous offer.
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Domestic activities help you rest and relax. It’s a relief to escape public scrutiny. You have a lot of responsibilities, but that doesn’t trouble you. You’re very productive when left to your own devices. It’s only when people try to meddle with your methods that you become bogged down. Be more encouraging with a relative who wants to take a risk. Although you think it’s better to maintain the status quo, it may be better for your loved one to take a gamble. Don’t stand in their way
Pisces Finding a creative way to earn money is very appealing. You’re not interested in a routine job that will dull your senses. You want work that is offbeat and cutting edge. Although you have expert knowledge of an arcane subject, this may not help you land a job. Don’t worry; you’ve extremely versatile. Cherish your expert status and use it for personal fulfilment. In the meantime, look for a job that has flexible hours and involves plenty of travel.
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Water boatman and the Backswimmer what is the difference? Two of the most common swimming pool water pests are the water boatman and the backswimmer. The water boatman is oval shaped and does not bite. These insects feed off algae and other vegetation growing in the pool, particularly in pipes, filters and drains. This is also where they lay their eggs. Backswimmers are a slightly larger than water boatmen. Backswimmers feed off other insects in the pool, including the water boatman and indeed other alive or dead insects that are in your pool. Backswimmers as stated earlier are slightly larger than water boatman, but the main difference between backswimmers and water boatmen is that backswimmers will and indeed do bite, usually giving a nasty, stinging sensation and you will certainly know about it when one of these bites you. The best way to remove these pests is to change the environment they live in, and remove their food sources. Both of these pests can fly and will lay their eggs on underwater vegetation.. For the water boatman, it is the vegetation in the pools and filters. For the backswimmers, it is other insects such as the water boatman. The initial treatment is chlorination. Shock the pool several times.. Fish out the pests with a net, and kill them. After you remove the water boatman, the backswimmers will begin to die off or move on. Make sure the pool is heavily chlorinated, and make sure your filter is cleaned out, put a chlorine tablet in it to keep the algae from growing in there. Every part of your pool has contact with water. Make sure chlorine is passing through the skimmers and filter all of the time. Buy an algaecide. With no algae in the pool, the bugs cannot survive there. In summary: 1.Chlorinate and shock the pool several times. 2.Use an algaecide. As there are some algae ,chlorine just will not kill. Without a food source the bugs will not stay or multiply. 3. Fish out the bugs in the process and be sure to kill them. 4. Keep your water pH and other factors balanced.
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LA TIENDA DE LA COMUNIDAD DE LA ROMANA The Community Shop of La Romana Your unwanted items are always welcome! Clothes, Household Items, Bric a Brac
HOUSE CLEARANCES A SPECIALITY! Call David on 622 555 654 Calle Mayor 47, 03669 La Romana
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HONDON VALLEY GOLF SOCIETY HOLE IN ONE FOR JAN AS GRAHAM PALMER WINS GOLD AT ALENDA GOLF Graham Palmer carded an impressive 41 points to win the HVGS June Stableford at Alenda. Steve Page won Silver and Albert Baggaley Bronze with 35 and 38 points respectively. On the 5th Jan Hendriks surprised everyone, including himself, by scoring an elusive ‘Hole in One.’ On a cloudless, sunny day 45 golfers got underway just before 10 am. Steve Lee and Jamie Smith led the way as they joined battle in the Matchplay Knockout. Jamie ran out a 4 and 2 winner. Whilst Jan Hendricks became only the second HVGS Member ever to shoot a Hole in One, Messrs McGuinness, Bligh, Fellows, Palmer and Ainscough all came very close and recorded a two on their cards. The course was in good condition although one or two members thought the fairways were a little woolly and the greens were true but became slower as the round progressed. Alenda Golf kindly donated two green fees with a buggy which will become a prize in the raffle at the BBQ on 18th July. Ex-HVGS member, Mick Graham, also donated a similar prize which went into the hat and was won by Alec Amor. At the presentation of prizes held outside on the terrace, Captain Martin Taylor praised the members for completing their rounds in good time. He felt that the recent initiative to cut out slow play was having some effect despite the fact that one group had dropped two holes behind the group in front. He congratulated Jan Hendriks on his rare achievement and canvassed members as to what format would be popular for the extra meeting in August at La Finca. Martin welcomed guests Steve Dennis, Terry Bull and Eddie Scott who all said that they had enjoyed their day with the society.
Winners HVGS Stableford – Alicante – Tuesday 6th May 2014 MEMBER Graham PALMER John AINSCOUGH Steve PAGE John WILKINSON Albert BAGGALEY Bob NASH Malcolm ROBINS Jan HENDRIKS Steve McGUINNESS Allan BACON Steve McGUINNESS Richard BLIGH Messrs McGuinness, Bligh, Fellows, Palmer & Ainscough Jan HENDRIKS Trevor BATCHELOR Alec AMOR
H’CAP POINTS Gold Winner 13 41 Gold Runner Up 9 34 Silver Winner 20 35C/B Silver Runner Up 18 35 Bronze Winner 23 38 Bronze Runner Up 23 32 Nearest the Pin Hole 3 Nearest the Pin Hole 5 Nearest the Pin in 3 Hole 9 Nearest the Pin Hole 13 Nearest the Pin Hole 16 Nearest the Pin in 2 Hole 18 2 on the Card 2 on the Card 2 on the Card Hole 5 HOLE IN ONE €40.00 Green Fee Refund 2 x Green Fees donated by Mick GRAHAM CATEGORY
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Forthcoming HVGS Golf Days and Other Events Tuesday 8th July Bonalba Meet in the Clubhouse at 08.45 am
Stop Press At the recent golf break where 48 members and wives stayed at the Hotel and Spa Costa Narejos, Richard Bligh (Handicap 3) was the overall winner with 74 points over the two rounds. Alan Craig (Handicap 13) won at Lo Romero with 40 points and Jamie Smith (Handicap 10) won at Roda Golf with 36 points.
For information on how to join HVGS contact the Secretary, David Fellows, on 965 978 104 and 649 552 730 or email davidfellows13@gmail.com.To reserve your place on the list for the Society Golf Days contact the Captain, Martin Taylor, on 965 978 489 and 638 571 310 or e-mail him at martintay22@gmail.com
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Friday 18th July Finca El Romero Summer BBQ 7.00 for 7.30 pm Tuesday 5th August Alicante Meet in the Clubhouse at 08.45 am Tuesday 26th August La Finca Meet in the Clubhouse at 10.30 am MONDAY 15th September Font Del Llop Captain’s Day Meet at 08.45 am Tuesday 14 October Alenda Meet in the Clubhouse at 09.00 am
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CAMPO GOLF SOCIETY As always this was a good day for golf plus Alenda had just dressed the greens, but like all the courses round this area we all need rain even in our gardens. We had some good scores and some good players but not one player made N/P on the 5th hole, and remembers the index is 18 mIf there are any lady players who would like to join the Campo just let me know. Winners for the May meeting The Gold Winner Koos Van Beek with 36 points Silver Winner Albert Baggley with 36 points Guest Winner Chris Mangham with 33 points N/P on the 13th Was Jan Hendricks N/P on the 16th Was Chris Mangham July meeting 25th 1st tee 09.52 at Alenda August meeting Bonalba Time to follow September 26th 1st tee 10.00 at Alenda Regards to all the members Brian Johnson mob no 618 834 774 E-mail: editor@timspain.com • Web site: www.timspain.com
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Living in Spain most of us are aware of the dangers of being exposed to the sun. Whenever we step outside even on cloudy days that exposure can increase, especially when the sun is reflected from the beach, snow or water. To protect ourselves we need to cover up with tight woven fabrics, to prevent the sun from getting through and also to wear a hat with a brim, a cap, sunglasses, long sleeved shirts and trousers. However this is not always practical and more often than not there are times when we want to enjoy the sun. Therefore the use of sun creams when exposed to the sun becomes more important. There are a large range of products available to us and different creams are more suitable for certain skin types than others. Sun creams are given an SPF factor and the greater the SPF factor the greater the protection against harmful UVB rays which cause burning. A high SPF factor will only help prevent burning - it will not always protect against UVA rays, which are not taken into account when calculating the SPF. UVA protection is usually rated separately between 2 and 4. The SPF factor indicates the time that it takes to get a mild sunburn with and without the sunscreen. So if using a sun cream with SPF8 you can stay in the sun 8 times more than you could without sun cream. Another way of looking at it is that it takes twice as much sun time to get a mild burn when covered with a sunscreen rated SPF 40 as when covered with one rated SPF 20. The SPF factor does not tell you how long you can stay in the sun. This depends on the pigment content of your skin (how light or dark you are), the sun’s intensity and time of day you are exposed, cloud cover, and how well you are protected in other ways. One common mistake when applying sun cream is that it is often applied too thinly, on average an egg cup amount should be sufficient to cover the whole body and this needs to be reapplied every 2-3hrs. It should be noted that most sun creams need to be applied at least 30 minutes before going out into the sun, to allow its activation. Always reapply sun cream after swimming. When applying sunscreen, pay particular attention to the nose, cheeks, forehead, backs of ears, neck and shoulders, since these are first to catch the sun. Some products contain a temporary colouring to make sure you don’t miss any exposed skin, this is especially useful to babies and infants. There are a few products now available on the market that can either be used immediately or do not require re-application, check product directions prior to use. In some areas the use of an insect repellent may also be required. Some sun cream products contain the repellant within the cream, if not you must apply an insect repellant on top of your sun cream. We mentioned clothing in the beginning of this article which can also provide us a degree of protection too and this can be converted into an SPF factor, see below. Nylon Tights - SPF 2, Hats - SPF 3-6, Summer Light weight clothing - SPF 6.5, Sun protective clothing - up to SPF 30
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TORREVIEJA CRICKET CLUB HIT WINNING WAYS AGAIN MADRID 2nd 58 for 10 | TORREVIEJA CC 121 for 10. Having lost their last league match, Torrevieja looked to beat Madrid 2nd team for the second time this season to get back on the winning track. And this they did with style.
further info can be had at torrevieja-cricket@live.com. Torrevieja`s next game is at home against La Manga 3rd team. It starts at 11.00 in the athletics track at the sports centre.
Madrid won the toss and put Torrevieja in to bat. The score moved steadily along until,in the 10th over Adam Alger was caught behind for 18. With Ciaran Guichard keeping one end tight, the batsmen at the other end were trying to push the score along. However, only Mark Talbot (16) and Lee Brown (22) managed anything of any note. With the score on 86, young Ciaran was needlessly run out by the captain but finished with the top score of 28. After that runs came slowly and eventually in the 41st over Torrevieja were all out for 121. Pick of the Madrid bowlers were Dinesh Babu with 3 wkts for 20 runs and Angapan Sarangapani with 5 for 35. When Madrid went in to bat The Torrevieja bowlers took to their task with relish and ably supported with 8 catches reduced Madrid to 58 all out. Only captain David Stirton offered any resistance scoring 14. The juniors did the team proud with Adam Alger taking 4 wkts for 8 runs and man of the match Ciaran Guichard 5 for 12 . With the juniors improving game by game, and more players beginning to join , the future for Torrevieja Cricket Club looks very promising. Thanks must go to the ground staff at the Torrevieja Sports centre, who, having never heard of the game of cricket, are now beginning to understand what is required of a cricket pitch. Anyone interested in joining the club or if you just fancy coming along to watch then
The Royal British Legion In Spain Pinoso Branch
On Wednesday 23rd April nearly 100 Members and Guests from The Royal British Legion in Spain, Pinoso Branch, celebrated St. Georges Day in style. A wonderful lunch with bunting, quiz and even a Dragon made it a day to remember. Special thanks to Margaret and Norman Spence who hosted another successful event which raised 550 Euros for the Poppy Appeal. The Pinoso branch of the Royal British Legion in Spain has a full programme of social events throughout the year. Please remember, you do not have to be an ex Member of the Armed Forces to join. Meet people, make new friends and raise money to help the armed forces of yesterday, today and tomorrow. N.B. Monthly Meetings with guest speaker held the last Tuesday of the Month 19:30 at Meson Tonet restaurant in Pinoso. For more details, please contact: Branch Secretary. Email: cliveransom1@ gmail.com Tel: (0034) 660344269
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GENERAL Rotovator – Kama M500. Nearly new, excellent condition. 160cc petrol engine, 4 blades 850 mm. €280. Cement Mixer. Guy Noel 134L electric. Good condition, little used. €100. Lawn Mower Toro with Briggs & Stratton 5 hp petrol engine. 500 mm cut. Only used about 3 times. €210. Tibi/ Ibi area (Terol) Phone Lola 637 242 193 Microsoft Windows 8 Pro Upgrade from XP, Vista, Win 7 32/64 Bit dvds GENUINE Sealed €95, also ECOSENSE 4000 Air conditioning sensor controller tamper proof turns itself off after timed period €95, also Inverto White Tech Universal Quad Flange LNB C120 0.3db (for distribution boards) HD ready €60 ALBATERA: 639 759 371 DVD / CD Cabinet. CLEMENTS Panama 128dvd / 240cd cabinet with hinged glass doors, 103cm high x 54cm wide x 21cm deep. €30, also Wall mirror,bevel edged glass wall mirror in a mahogany frame 99cm wide x 69cm high. €30. Tel 966 713 297. Benijófar Samsonite Suitecase 26 inch Intercity suitcase. ABS construction, wheeled, colour Dark Graphite. Good condition. €25. Tel 966 713 297. Benijófar 58
For sale wrought iron glass top table 107cm mint condition Also 2 wrought iron chairs sage green seats same style. Cost £300 at Marks Spencer. 85euros Tel 603 157 662 Portable “MaxView OmniSat” satellite kit for motorhome/ caravan. Includes 66cm dish, single LNB, tripod, carrying case, sat-finder & compass. From UK, in original unopened packaging. Cost £180. Will accept €95 and include Sky digibox (minus card). Tibi/Ibi 679 231 412.
(1) 90 x 190cms, (2) 90 x 180cms. 30euros each. Double bed 135 x 190 cms. (metal framed) with “cama-latex” mattress and whicker style headboard 60euros. Please phone 636 553 918. Frailes. Universal baby car seat ( yellow) 9--36kgs 45.00 euro, Water filter (unused still in box)3..6 gallons 50..00euros, Edesa electric oven 8 months old ( changed for fan type) brown 100..00 euro Tel 679 274 771 ( Pinoso
Portable air-con unit, hot and cold. Hardly used. 120 euros. Aspe area. Tel: 965495041 Mob. 676 743 855
Hello Kitty 3in 1 swing 20.00euro, Metronic satalite receiver 60..00 euro., Nordika welder with all bits ?? mask etc 40..00 euro contact 679 274 771 (pinoso)
Giant house clearance sale in Sax, no reasonable offer refused Tel John for more info 627 797 630
Equestrian black riding boots size 6, grooming kit and box, lunging rope and whip, 2 crops 25 euros Tel 686 456 052 Pinoso
Golf Clubs,full set John Letters Masters Model 80 euros Tibi area 677 822 963
For sale (briggs & Stratton) pro classic 3500 generator 6.5 hp next to new condition Quick sale req 100 euro Phone Pinoso 966 966 072 or 633 386 752
Pair Kenwood speakers, model LS-B5, colour Black. Max. input 50w. size 41h x 20,5w x 24d. (cms). also, pair wall mounting brackets. 25euros complete. please phone 636 553 918. Frailes. Two single bed bases 80 x 90cms. (metal framed) 20euros each. Also 2 single mattresses
New single Chair/bed mattress, with machine washable cover. Cost 182-50 euro but will sell for 60-00euro. Please Tel.965 951 417 for more details. Rotavator - Honda FG315 four years old and little used. In perfect working condition with
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user’s manual. 375 EURO, also Chainsaw - Bosch AKE35 electric with 35cm blade; little used in perfect working condition with user’s manual. 80 EURO Telephone 965 978 874 or 669 615 185 (Pinoso)
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Hablamos tu lengua – We speak your language. Translation/interpretation service. 12€ per hour. Need a translator/interpreter? Are you a translator/interpreter looking for more work? Translators urgently needed Please call 679548451 WWW.TIMSPAIN.COM
Costa Blanca from the 60’s to present day. applicant must be enthusiastic and a team player.we are based around the south costa blanca. e-mail: johnathonmike17@ gmail.com or call 634 760 776
Peak Transport, Vince Webster Large Van UkSpain-Uk, Monthly runs, competitive quotes, reliable, friendly service. Telephone 690 818 090 and Uk mobile 0750 492 7034 email: spain2ukpeaktrans @yahoo.co.uk
CLUBS/MEETINGS
VEHICLES
CASH CASH
CASH
INSTANT CASH WAITING Cars Vans M/Bikes Quads etc. MOTOR VEHICLES SCRAPPED ALL LEGAL PAPERWORK ISSUED
COLLECTION SERVICE Tel Phil (Fortuna) 607 848 332
SORRY TO HEAR YOU’RE LEAVING SPAIN! WE BUY MOST MAKES AND MODELS OF SPANISH & UK REGISTERED CARS ALL LEGAL PAPERWORK COMPLETED. CALL US TODAY! 965 368 274 VENUS CARS S.L TORREMENDO (See our main ad.)
Peugeot speedfight 2 50cc scooter for sale in very good condition. Less than 2000 km. Only €725. Call or message Howard 647 791 152 or howardgoldsmith@gmail.com for photos and more details. Kia Sephia 1.5 1997, Spanish plates, lhd suma paid ,itv, Feb 2015 , sun damaged bodywork,mechanically sound, vg runner 350 euros plus transfer costs Pinoso 965 978 895
WANTED Wanted , trailer tent , Spanish registered in full working order and with complete papers , any size considered , cash waiting , call 667 869 547
Cash Waiting Wanted: Vespa, Lambretta scooters and or old motorcycles from 1953 to 2001. Any condition but prefer complete or more or less With or without paperwork. Call us now on 680 976 823
Wanted ,green house, or polley tunnel ,Phone Pinoso. 966 966 072 or 633 386 752 Wanted. Have you a halogen oven you no longer use, in good condition Hondon area Tel 639 564 242 Wanted corner fish tank on a unit, will collect Call 653 088640 I am looking to purchase an old Vespa or Lambretta pre 70s or motorbike that is need of restoration or not. Do you have one of these that has just being left lying around in your garden-garage-shed, that you would like to get rid of and by doing so get a yourself some euros. If you do, then please call me on 680 976 823 Hi! I´m looking for native people from England in order to practice English, I offer my Spanish, around Sax, Pinoso, or near. Please e-mail convergroup@gmail.com Wanted guitarist looking to either join or form a band, i love playing music from the 60’s 70’s 80’sif there are any bands or musicians out there please contact me i am based between Elche and Torrevieja. 661 350 963 or e-mail norman.lavisher@ gmail.com We are a four piece band looking for a Singer. playing music
We are looking for more English speaking people for Language exchange every Monday in the Library Gran Via Sax 10am till 11.30 am Thank You With a full calendar of interesting and exciting events, the Hondon Valley Branch of the Royal British Legion seeks new members to join them. We meet every third Tuesday of the month in Nieves for a relaxed evening in convivial company. Ex servicemen are always welcome but there is no need to be one to join and participate in our events. For further information www.britishlegion. org.uk/branches/hondon-valley I would like to meet up with people from...The West Country Devon. I live in the Catral Area, Costa Blanca. Email: vespapen6@gmail.com BADMINT0N AT PILAR DE LA HORADADA Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs. 10-1pm. For information ring John McGilvray on 966 786 774 or Mobiles 634 658 506/695 871 707 or e mailcarolejohn_3@hotmail.com A group of us meet every Thursday at the Sunset Cafe on the n332 in Cabo Roig for rideouts. We are multi-national, and all makes of motorcycle are welcome. for more info contact Rob on mollyandbaileybassett@ hotmail.com Men at munch meet every second Wednesday of each month to coincide with the Fortuna Ladies Luncheon Club. Next meeting at “Alonso” near the Fortuna info centre at 13.30. All welcome,good company,no agenda! New meeting of Gamblers Anonymous and Gam Anon started in Torrevieja. If you think you have a gambling
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problem or you are being affected by someone else’s gambling then come along to the new meeting. Tel: 653 486 586 for details or come along Wednesdays 19.30pm. Centro Cristiano(just along from the big windmill) Ronda D. Ricardo Lafuente Aguado, Torrevieja
EVENTS PARTY YOURSELF INTO SHAPE THIS SUMMER! Ditch the Workout, Join the Party! Zumba Fitness Classes with certified Zumba Instructor in Pinoso, Fortuna, the Hondons for details contact Donna 966 195 876 / 699 408 773 www.zumbaiberia. com PARTY YOURSELF INTO SHAPE THIS SUMMER! NEW ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS IN CASTALLA on Mondays /Wednesday s 09.3010.30 with Qualified Zumba/ Zumba Gold Instructor Judith. Classes in Villena on Tuesdays/ Thursdays 09.30-10.30. For more details ring Judith on 603 438 384 Free first class It’s fun and different, so come see if you like it. Only 3€ per class Learn and practise Spanish Though games and repetition At The Manor House Paredon Pinoso Mondays 2.30-3.30 pm beginners And Wednesdays 2.30-3.30 pm improves Start from 14th July
CHARITIES The Samaritans cover the whole of Spain and operate 24/7. We also have a drop off centre and charity shop at Punta Prima off N332 24 hour Helpline 902 88 35 35 or email pat@ samaritansinspain.com If you have a charity that you would like to place in our classifieds section then please get in contact with us today. Email bargainads@yahoo.es to find out what you need to do. WWW.TIMSPAIN.COM
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TIM Magazine™ Ex SSPCA Aux Officer, is offering a Pet Sitting Service, in my very secure home. If you feel your pet or pets would not settle well in a kennel, this could be the answer for you. I am offering a home environment with lots of company, walks and some training if necessary. Please call for more info on 968 619 870. or see me on Facebook Pet Villa Pet Sitting.
EMPLOYMENT
For Sale , Budgies and Zebra Finches. or will exchange, Phone,Pinoso. 966 966 072 or 633 386 752
PROPERTY SALES PROPERTY SALES
NEW PROPERTIES URGENTLY REQUIRED IN THE SAX/SALINAS/ PINOSO/VILLENA AREAS. FABFINCAS IS A FULLY LEGAL & INDEPENDENT AGENCY. NO SALE - NO FEE.
PROPERTY RENTALS PROPERTY RENTALS
PETS For Sale, Rock Pebler Parakeets, Crimson Rosellers (Pennants). Cock, African Grey Parrot ,Quaker Parakeets. Phone Pinoso 966 966 072 or 633 386 752
House to rent, center of Salinas, 3 beds, furnished, small outside space, short term or long term, 200 euros per month ex bills. Tel 0044 1924 865668 or 0044 7583 100143 email petermcshane ymail.com For Sale , Breeding Pair of Senegall Parrots. phone Pinoso, 966 966 072 or 633 386 752
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Contact Steve or Claire on 965 474 314 675 218 436 or email: fabfincas@gmail.com Website: www.fabfincas.com
Costa Blanca
FAB FINCAS FAB Pr oper ti es • FA B P rice s • FA B S e rv ic e
Tel: 965 474 314 • Mob: 675 218 436 www.fabfincas.com • fabfincas@gmail.com Apartado de Correos 3, 03630. Sax. Alicante
Sax - Ref: ff0750
Salinas - Ref: ff0712
Villena - Ref: ff0738
Tibi - Ref: ff0705
Finca for renovation. 3 beds, 1 bath 16,000m2 land Private but close to town
Semi-detached country house 3 beds, 2 baths Tennis court & pool Separate casita
Very well presented villa 4 beds, 2 baths Separate casita Full central heating
Pretty villa 3 beds, 3 baths Swimming pool Manageable plot of 900m2
Only 35,000 euros
Price now 164,995
Now 199,995 euros
Reduced - now 154,995 euros
Sax - Ref: ff0558
Caudete - Ref: ff0725
Tibi - Ref: ff0704
Caudete - Ref: ff0749
Country house in natural parkland, 5 beds, 3 baths Swimming pool Separate wheelchair friendly casita Reduced - now 189,995 euros
Pretty country house 4 beds, 2 baths Conservatory/sun room Swimming pool
Hi specification villa 8-9 beds, 3 baths Landscaped gardens Swimming pool
Great price - 129,995 euros
Rustic villa 4 beds, 2 baths. Swimming pool Casita Big reduction now 104,995 euros
Villena - Ref: ff0679
Monovar - Ref: ff0675
Sax - Ref: ff0657
Country house close to town 4 beds, 2 baths BBQ, garage & casita Fully fenced
Delightful finca 3 beds, 2 baths Swimming pool Fabulous gardens
Country house with outbuildings, 3 beds, 2 baths 2 huge garages & an underbuild, Spectacular views
Reduced - now 149,995 euros
Reduced - now 124,995 euros
Bargain - only 149,995 euros
Petrer - Ref: ff0425
Pinoso - Ref: ff0734
Pinoso - Ref: ff0729
Yecla - Ref: ff0735
Country house in elevated position, 4 beds, 2 baths Manageable fenced plot of 1,600m2, Swimming pool Reduced - now only 129,995 euros
Recently built villa 3 beds, 2 baths Beautifully presented Central heating
Villa with everything 4 beds, 3 baths Swimming pool Outside entertainment area Reduced - now only 295,000 euros
Bargain finca with casita 4 beds, 2 baths Large conservatory/sun room Furniture included
Reduced - now 189,000 euros
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Reduced - now 290,000 euros
Only 79,995 euros