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A Stroll Around Aín

by Derek Workman

If any village in Castellón deserves the title of Romantic Spain, Aín

really hits the button, with its white painted houses, rare en mas outside

Andalucia, cobbled narrow streets filled with floribunda, and icy water flowing from the village font. It was a complete surprise to find it, and I almost drove past without a second glance.

Everywhere is spotless; here’s a tiny village whose inhabitants are proud of where they live. Not a scrap of paper fluttered about in the

breeze, nor an empty coke can floated in the fountain. Every street was lined with plant pots bursting with greenery and vivid colour, and a bright purple spread of bougainvillea framed the arched doorway of the petit village church, the Iglesia San Ambroso.

It was one of those glorious summer afternoons, where the heat of the

past few days had faded and the sky was a hazy washed-out blue. A light breeze kept its cool, and even in the shade the temperature was warm enough to raise a light perspiration if you walked too quickly – so I didn’t. All I wanted to do was lie on a warm rock, dangling my feet in the water, so I made my way down the ziggurat streets to the river running in the fold of the barranco on which half the village hangs, but when I reached the river I found there were no rocks big enough for lounging on, so I ended up stretched out on a short cement path, occasionally hauling myself upright to plunge my feet into the bubbling flow. As they slowly turned to ice in the gin clear water, I watched tiny sticklebacks weaving around my toes, as water dragons skittered across the surface. The clarity of the water made it clear that my toenails needed clipping. Concrete slab or no, rarely has my bed been so luscious for a siesta, as I drifted off to the rippling and splashing of the miniature waterfall a metre from my head.

Having dozed and reflected that had I brought my paella, a bag of rice and a rabbit or two, I could have made lunch at the paelleros at

my side, but as I hadn’t I climbed the narrow track up the other side of the shallow ravine. I heard the hectic gurgling of water as it whooshed through the acequias, the network of irrigation channels, many of which in these mountains have been in use since the Moors established the first terraced agricultural system over a thousand years ago. In fact, Aín is Arabic for water, and given the amount of water flowing from the font, through the acequias and in the river, it was aptly named.

As I topped the short rise and started along a rough track, with the

village spread along the hillside opposite, I saw the hermita and the calvario, (the stations of the cross), with its row of cypress trees, that instant identifier in Spain of either an hermita or a cementario. As far as I can remember, this is the only calvario I’ve come across that is on the flat and not scaling a steep hillside. For that reason alone I decided to have a look at it when I passed by later on.

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I followed the curving path back down the hill, and passed the sparkling

water of the village swimming pool, with jumping and splashing kids, and adults picnicking or dozing in the shade. I added another ‘must carry in the car’ item to my list, alongside my walking boots – always take swimming trunks and a towel, because I would have loved to have thrown myself into the shimmering pool – but at least my feet were still smiling from the paddle earlier.

When I arrived at the calvario, not only did I find that it was flat, but

that it was also in a straight line, another first, and it was one of the most

delightful I’ve ever seen. Between each of the tall cypress stood tinajas, the large ‘Ali Baba’ pots once used for storing oil and wine, plant pots and small troughs full of plants that had obviously been the centre of someone’s loving care and attention. Too often plants in public places are just thrown in the ground and left to fend for themselves, but here the gardener cared, and the care showed in the abundant greenery. From two large cracked and much yeso repaired tinajas grew two ivy, whose years had led them to finally meeting and forming a frame for the central of the three arches to the portico at the entrance to the hermita.

In the shade of the portico stood a lone and battered old bentwood

chair, its woven cane seat long ago replaced by some rough wooden slats. I sat for a while looking out over the garden and the village, just listening to the breeze flutter through the cypress. It was sublime, and as much a temple as the consecrated hermita behind me.

Having visited literally hundreds of villages and towns in the Valencian

Community over the last few years, I can safely say that Aín is one of the most delightful. It has no museum, no art gallery and no fancy, must-eat-at restaurants, but it is the peak of romantic Spain during the summer; a place to walk, make a paella with the family beside the river, or splash in the open-air swimming pool.

For further information about excursions and hotels in the Valencian

Community, Derek Workman’s books, Inland Trips from the Costa Blanca and Small Hotels and Inns of Eastern Spain are available from most good books shops or direct from the publisher, Santana Books, www.santanabooks.com or Tel. 95 248 5838

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KITCHEN

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Originally, garlic soup was a peasant’s dish made with the most basic ingredients: garlic, bread, and water. Traditional additions of broth, spices, ham, and poached eggs made much tastier soup. The cooked egg whites give the soup a cloudy appearance.

To prepare soup, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 crushed garlic cloves; sauté 1 minute. Add ham and 1 teaspoon paprika; sauté 30 seconds. Stir in cumin, pepper, saffron, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°.

To prepare the croutons, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and 1 crushed garlic clove in a large bowl. Add the bread cubes, tossing to coat.

Place bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until toasted. Sprinkle bread cubes with 1/2 teaspoon paprika, toss well. Increase oven temperature to 450°.

Break 1 egg into each of 4 ovenproof bowls. Divide the broth mixture evenly among bowls. Place bowls on a baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until the eggs are set. Top each serving with croutons. Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups soup and 1/2 cup croutons).

Soup: • 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil • 4 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 1/2 ounces Spanish serrano ham or prosciutto, diced • 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika or sweet paprika • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads • 3 (15.75-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth Croutons: • 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 3 cups (1-inch) cubed hearty country bread • 1/2 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika or sweet paprika Remaining ingredient: • 4 large eggs E-mail: theinlandmagazine@yahoo.co.uk • Web site: www.timspain.com

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TIM Interview This month Rob Innis Interviews: Horace Greasley, Worlds Oldest Author How could a British Tommy manage to have a love affair whilst incarcerated in a German POW camp deep in the forests of Poland?

That was the question I had after reading the publicist’s blog on a new

book, Do the Birds Still Sing in Hell? Which tells the true-life story of 90-year-old Horace Greasley’s prisoner of war exploits, undoubtedly even more incredulous than Steve McQueen’s motorcycling antics in the film, The Great Escape. Horace later told me he watched this film with great amusement, “You didn’t make fun of the German SS.”

I met this unlikely war hero at his publishers’ Christmas party; rapidly I became even more intrigued by his unique wartime experiences.

Later, reading his book, I was amazed to discover how he had repeatedly defied the Germans at every turn. However, his defiance came at a price stoically accepting their regular retribution.

Born on Christmas Day 1918 to a working class family in Leicestershire, he grew up in austere times, his father taught him how to hunt and shoot. He was a strong confident lad, unlike his physically weaker twin brother, Harold, whom he protected. Horace had an eye for the girls and became wise in the ways of the world at an early age. He was apprenticed to a local barber so he had easy access to ‘something for the weekend’, which he regularly put to good use with the local girls. His happy life was interrupted by the unfolding events of autumn 1939. He could have legitimately avoided his army call up by signing on for the fire brigade. “The pay wasn’t bad,” said Horace, “But, I decided to go to war alongside my brother so I could look after him.” At the recruitment office, he signed up for the 2nd/5th battalion Leicestershire Regiment. By an ironic twist of fate, unbeknown to him, his father had arranged for brother Harold to avoid the worst of the war by joining up in a non-combat role in The Royal Army Medical Corp.

abuses and starvation diet.

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later to another camp where conditions were marginally more bearable Horace’s luck turned on meeting the tempting Rosa, the Camp Works Manager’s daughter. “Initially I thought she was a German. But, she explained, she was a Silesian Polish Jew hiding her identity from the Germans.” Despite their dangerous situation, they became lovers under the noses of their enemy. Following yet another move of camp and a period of separation Rosa, managed to locate his new camp and their liaison resumed. He would regularly ‘escape’ from the camp into the forest to meet the love of his life. The camp was sited deep in German occupied territory with only minimal security. Horace was desperate to make his escape on a permanent basis but Rosa talked him out of it, knowing making it back home was impossible. “Despite my frequent pleas for her to get me a map she always forgot to bring it to our regular rendezvous.”

Horace had no choice but to sit it out. Rosa assisted him and his fellow POWs by providing much needed additional food and even radio parts, enabling them to listen to the real war news. Their morale improved with supplemented rations and news of Allied victories, thanks to the risks Horace and Rosa were frequently taking on their behalf.

Eventually the Russians liberated the camps and after a few politically complicated weeks, when more hostilities looked likely between the Russians and Americans over the spoils of war, he was repatriated back to the UK. Iasked him why he had waited until he was 90 to publish his story.

“After the war I just wanted to get on with my life. My business and family took all of my time. After retiring to Spain in 1987, I started having thoughts of writing a book, spurred on by some close friends with whom I had shared parts of my story. However, I had no idea where to start. In addition, my declining health meant I was physically unable to write. Then I was introduced to Ken Scott, who later admitted initially thinking, ‘not another war story’, but he has done a great ghost writing job and I am proud of the book.”

I wondered how Brenda, his wife, has coped with all of her husband’s early romance and wartime love making revelations.

“She has supported me like always during our 36 years marriage, but she left the room a few times when I was telling Ken the details for the book,” Horace told me with a wink.

Do the Birds Still Sing in Hell?

Having sold out its first print run it has had to be reprinted, surprising Horace.

“I never expected all this. The media interest (UK Sunday papers) Posted to France in 1940 to defend it against the imminent German onslaught, his shooting skills stood him in good stead during an initial successful skirmish. However, his war came to an abrupt end when his Commanding Officer prematurely decided to surrender.

Therefore, Horace became an early POW, alongside thousands of other unfortunate disillusioned young men, forced to march hundreds of miles over the following weeks. Many of his newfound comrades died along the way. Finally he and the other survivors arrived at their inhospitable POW camp in Poland under the command of German SS. Conditions were horrific and Horace barely survived the brutal

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and everybody wanting to talk to me and take photos has come as a surprise.”

This modest nonagenarian has belatedly revealed to the world a story of incredible daring and courage that leaves a man of my generation asking: ‘How would I have coped under such soul-destroying conditions?’ Thank God, I will never have to face it.

‘Do the Birds Still Sing in Hell?’ by Horace Greasley. Published by Libros International available online at www.librosinternational.com 5% of proceeds donated to the Royal British Legion.

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MOTORING

by Paul Lock

Hello and welcome to the May car column. And first of all, sorry for the poor attempt at April fools in the last column!! The Puu Ka, or Pooh Car, is not being produced and I was literally writing a load of sh...... Rubbish!! Some people, who shall remain nameless, did ask if it was true, but sadly not. So sorry anyway!!!

I wrote an article a few months back about the Tata Nano, and how it was going to be the world’s cheapest car. I did also ask if it was going to be available elsewhere and when. Well..... Tata have decided to market the car in Europe. The Tata bosses were at the Geneva motor show to unveil the Nano Europa, and will be launched in 2010. However, some things had to be redesigned to comply with tougher European car laws. The main concern was that the original Nano was not very green and a tad less safe for us here in Europe. So they have given the Nano a new 3 cylinder aluminium MPFI engine with 5 speed auto transmission and electric power steering. With the new engine, the Nano produces CO2 emissions of around 100g/km, which is very low and environmentally friendly. Also the interior has benefited from revamped seats and coverings and has airbags fitted. Mechanically, ABS and ESP have been added bringing the Nano in line with European requirements.

Tata also have plans for a concept car, the Prima, which has been designed by style gurus Pininfarina and an electric car, the Indica Vista EV, which is being developed using new generation Polymer Lithium ion batteries, which have greater capacity, but are smaller and more compact. Retailing at around eu5000, the Nano will be here next year.

Also on the subject of new cars, we are all aware that new car sales have dipped, and I suggested maybe an incentive scheme may kick-start the industry. The UK government have now come up with a ‘’scrappage scheme’’, whereby you trade in your old banger and get £2000 of a new car. This is aimed at firstly getting some of the old cars off the road in exchange for newer cleaner cars, and secondly, trying to kick-start new car sales. The UK and Poland are the only countries in Europe to not have implemented such a scheme, and the UK is erring towards the German scheme.

The German scheme gives eu2500 towards a new or one year old car, which comply with the Euro 4 emissions and safety standards. All new and nearly new cars in the UK comply with this standard, which makes the offer easier. Basically what you do is take your 10 year or older car to the dealers and they will offer the reduction on the newer car. The dealer then has to dispose of the vehicle, saving the owner time and money. Also if the dealers are disposing of them, they will be disposed of in a proper and environmentally friendly way. The old car will have to been used and taxed and legally on the road... The reason is that when they implemented the scheme in France, farmers were taking 30 year old 2CVs that had been rotting in their fields for years, and claiming the reduction!! Further details of this offer will be announced in the next Budget, if the Government decide to offer it. There will be a time cap on this offer of about one year. For any of you wishing to do this in Spain, I am pretty sure that Spain implemented this. Might be worth asking at your local new car dealer. Could save you a few bob or the Euro equivalent!!

Till next month, drive safely as always. Paul Lock 679551665 or email pablotech2008@yahoo.com.

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by Victoria A Navin

THE artichoke is of Mediterranean origin dating back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans who considered them a delicacy preparing them in honey and vinegar seasoning with cumin. The earliest writings are those of Greek philosopher and naturalist, Theophrastus (371-287 B.C) It was the North African Moors in 800AD who cultivated artichokes in the area of Granada, Spain. It is understood that the artichoke was improved and transformed, in monastery gardens, into the plant we would recognise today.

Artichoke plants stand 3 to 5 ft tall and may spread over an area 6 ft in diameter. In the spring, the crown (top of the root) sprouts stems surrounded by large, coarse leaves. Round or oblong buds develop at the tips of the stems and branches. The buds are immature flowers and may range from light- to dark-green and have a red or purple tint. The edible part is the plant’s flower bud which can weigh up to 1lb.

an active constituent called cynarin.

A 110-g portion (two artichoke hearts) provides 1.1 g of dietary fibre and 17 kcal.

Belonging to the composite family that includes plants as thistles, asters, daisies and lettuce, most artichokes are grown in the Mediterranean, with Spain being one of the largest producers and exporters. There are more than 140 artichoke varieties but less than 40 are grown commercially where the buds are harvested before they mature.

Artichoke plants may live more than 15 years. However, commercial growers usually replant their fields every three or four years to ensure strong, active growth.

Artichoke hearts can bought fresh, canned or in glass jars, can simply be served with a dressing of Virgin Olive Oil and a little garlic or are an ideal companion for all dishes.

How to prepare an Artichoke.

1. Cut the stem flush with the bottom of the artichoke.

2. Starting at the bottom of each artichoke, bend the leaves back and snap them off. Continue in the same manner upwards, removing leaves until you come to the yellowish, tender inner leaves.

3. Trim these leaves down to 1/2 inch and remove any remaining leaf stubs from the base of the artichoke. Discard all leaves and trimmings. Cut the remainder in half.

4. With a small spoon, gently scoop out the center: the purplish leaves and the fibrous ends at the heart.

5. Clean before placing in a pan of boiling water.

6. Cover the pot and boil the artichokes for 10 to 15 minutes until just soft.

7. Remove them from the water with tongs; drain on paper towels.

8. When they’re cool enough to handle, cut each artichoke half into 4 wedges.

Did you know?

The word Artichoke goes back to an Arabic word for the same plant, al-haršuf although people who did not know the long history of the word explained it by the notion that the flower had a “choke,” that is, something that chokes, in its “heart.”

The nutritious, therapeutic and culinary qualities of artichokes are highly recognised. Containing calcium and potassium salts, vitamins C, B1 and B2, minerals such as iron and phosphorus, they possess considerable properties as a tonic, digestive, diuretic, anti-rheumatic and also help protect the liver through 10

According to an Aegean legend, the first artichoke was created by the God Zeus who fell in love with a mortal and made her a Goddess. She became homesick and sneaked back to the world of mortals which enraged Zeus who upon her return to Zeus, he hurled her back to earth and transformed her into the plant we know as the artichoke.

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Are All The British A Nation Of Animal Lovers?

By Linda Trott, President, Pinoso Association for the Protection of Animals This is a question I asked myself after the last phone call from a British person telling me that unless I took their 2 cats and 3 dogs immediately, they would turn them loose in the campo. I got the call at 8.45 on Thursday morning and was told that the caller was booked to fly to the UK on Saturday. A torrent of verbal abuse followed when I explained that there was no kennel space available with the final accusation of “Call yourself an animal lover!!”. Unfortunately, this was not an isolated event but one that is becoming all too common for ourselves and other animal organisations that support, help and work with P.A.P.A's. Like us, most of these organisations are entirely run by volunteers.

There are many pet owners having to return to the UK who are distraught that they cannot take their pets with them because they are returning to rented or sheltered accommodation that do not allow pets, or for other genuine reasons.

We do everything we can to home these animals. However, the rising tide of “ Dumpers” are stretching our resources to the limit.

I decided to ask the organisations mentioned above for their thoughts on the crisis situation we are facing: Mark Lewis of K9 (part of the La Marina Animal Welfare group) said; “I would like all pet owners to realise that to abandon a dog in the hope that it will be taken in by a British person living locally is cruel and unrealistic. The reality is that most are never rescued. Their destiny is usually a miserable existence and a slow death in the campo. Some drown in canals, others succumb to disease or are caught in a hunter's trap to die an excruciatingly painful death.”

Cookie the fox terrier rescued by P.A.P.A's volunteers 2 weeks ago.

Maria of A.S.K in Fortuna said: “I am trying to cope with a problem that is The dog was close to death after getting increasingly worse. Even if a dog is micro-chipped and the owner found, being dumped in the campo. Thanks they so often have already returned to the UK or simply want nothing to do with to Sandra and Colin Byrne and Christina the vet, 'Cookie' was saved it. A dog is for life, would YOU dump a child in the same circumstances”. from a horrible death Sue Mountain from Hondon de Los Frailes: Sue works with a small group of animal lovers mainly promoting sterilisation. She said “I feel very angry at the lack of responsibility shown by dog owners. With the current financial crisis there is less and less money available to help these animals. This is what drove me to design and distribute the poster (below), to try and get the message across”.

P.A.P.A.'s have had many calls from people who have been asked to look after a neighbour's animals whilst they visit the UK for a short period. These owners then never return, leaving the unsuspecting neighbour with the problem of caring for, or trying to re-home, the animals. Boarding kennels are also having a hard time with animals being booked in and the owners never returning.

Cookie after treatment, recuperation and a hair cut!!!

Sonja of Lesonja's Kennels told me: People should realise that when they book in their dogs, they sign a disclaimer that states that if the dog is not picked up 14 days after the agreed date then the animal becomes my legal responsibility. I have not put an animal down that has been disowned but the situation is becoming increasingly difficult. What makes me very angry is when the owner doesn't phone and explain or gives false details. These people are making it hard for genuine dog owners who use kennels” Mark Lewis went on to say “ I advise all British pet owners to look into getting their pet ready for transportation to the UK. If you then have to return due to unforeseen circumstances your pet will be ready to travel with you”.

The pet passport process takes 6 months but it is possible to travel in less time if the animal is put into quarantine on arrival in the UK. All information regarding this is available from D.E.F.R.A. in the UK. DEFRA Helpline from Spain is: 0044 207 238 6951. Website www.defra.gov.uk P.A.P.A's can advise and assist with the overland transportation of animals 12

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N e w D r a m a G r o u p Fo r m e d Following an inaugural meeting held at La Pinada Hotel 19th February 2009, it was agreed that a Drama Group be formed. The group is to be known as “The Company – Spain” and hopes to perform three productions each year in May, September and January. They rehearse each Thursday evening from 7.15pm. The first production is to be a Murder Mystery and will be performed at La Pinada Hotel, Chinorlet on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th May. The performance will be part of an Edwardian evening commencing at 7.30pm with cocktails on the terrace. The play will commence at 8.00pm and during the interval, dinner will be served when the audience will have an opportunity to discuss who committed the murder and why. A prize will be awarded to the couple/individual who guesses the Murderer and identifies the most clues which led them to the perpetrator of the deed.

Tickets are now on sale and can be ordered from The Company’s Ticket Secretary - Ros 669 071 609; La Pinada Hotel – 966 979 709 or from Malvina Books, La Romana. The price for the whole evening is €30 per couple or €15 for a single ticket.

Dress code for the evening is optional, but if people wish to enter into the spirit of the evening, they may wish to dress in Edwardian style clothes or evening wear.

More members of The Company are always welcome either to act or help generally and if you would like to be part of this new drama group either come along to La Pinada Hotel, Chinorlet, on Thursday evenings, or telephone Keith on 680 201 201 – you will be most welcome.

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Marty Bashes The Bishop

by Marty Funkhauser

This month I didn’t really know where to begin and then I hardly knew when to stop as the world’s news not only appeared like an oasis in the desert but complete with a string of naked ladies bathing in it.

More has come to light about my “old friend” and Holocaust Denier, Bishop Richard Williamson. Cardinal Walter Kasper, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, acknowledges that the Vatican mishandled the aforementioned Bishop’s reinstatement. I’m not sure what finally tipped the scales, perhaps it was the Bishop’s claim that “social disorder can be blamed upon the film The Sound Of Music”, or maybe that “women’s trousers represent a deep lying revolt against God”.

It’s a tough call but lets all admit that the Pope got it wrong.

Talking of getting it wrong brings me round very nicely to UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. When times are hard it must be comforting to know that one of your closest aides thinks that the way to protect your perilous position in government is to make up stories about the opposition. Damian McBride, Cambridge graduate and Arsenal fan, composed e-mails stating that David Cameron may have suffered a sexually transmitted disease and that there were photographs of Shadow Chancellor George Osborne posing in bra, knickers and suspenders. Mr Brown thought it unnecessary to apologise in the beginning but bowed to public pressure by saying “sorry” six days later.

I think that the Damian McBride e-mail affair is actually quite amusing and I have no doubts that there are a lot of people who the phrase “there but for the grace of God” aptly covers but I’m not sure Mr Brown should have to apologise for them. If it were up to me I would make Gordon Brown apologise for hiring someone who is known as Mad-Dog to his friends and McPoison to his enemies, not quite the CV of a Special Adviser, on a six figure salary, to the Prime Minister.

Last week Daniel Renden Herrera was arrested by Colombian Police posing as Holy Week tourists. Colombia’s president, Alvaro Aribe, described Herrera as the country’s public enemy number one. Known as Don Mario (not Mad-Dog or McPoison please note) had a personal army of 1,000 men and is to be charged with 3,000 homicides in the last 18 months. “Don Mario’s arrest is a major accomplishment and demonstrates the enhanced capacities of the Colombian Forces” said Bruce Bagley a US expert on Drug Trade. Bruce went on to say “nonetheless it will not disrupt the flow of cocaine from Colombia to the United States”. Bruce didn’t mention the $5bn US financial subsidy paid to Colombia’s drug enforcement authorities.

Finally the Bishop Williamson Monthly Award is presented to Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for declaring that “Israel is a totally racist regime” and that the state of Israel “was created “on the pretext of Jewish suffering”. President Ahmadinejad made this declaration in Geneva at the anti-racism world meeting, I doff my cap in the general direction of the UK delegation and many others whom immediately got up and left the conference. The Iranian-American journalist, Roxana Saberi was sentenced to eight years in prison in Iran for allegedly spying for the US, her trial lasted precisely one day.

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Welcome to a brand new feature, which

is going to be aimed at providing essential information with regard to all things relating to Satellite Television here in Spain.

Due to the well-publicised demise of a number of microwave rebroadcasters recently, this month we will explain the difference between a TV signal received directly from the satellite, and a Rebroadcasted signal.

A directly received signal from a satellite means that with your own correctly installed equipment, dish, lnb and any type of satellite receiver, be it a sky digibox or a generic Free-to-air receiver, you can receive all available free or subscription channels from whichever satellite your dish is aimed at, (in our case the Astra / Eurobird satellites parked at 28.2 & 28.5 degrees ), providing you have the correct size dish for your area, and a valid viewing card for whichever subscription channels you require. There are currently around 250 free channels- for full listings go to www.lyngsat.com/28east. html So, you cannot “lose“ your system, neither

can the satellites be “switched off”, if they were, then everybody in the UK & Channel Is would lose their TV as well!!

Now, Rebroadcasters receive the same satellite signal, then feed it into a series of receivers, one for each channel, so for those offering 20 channels, they have 20 receivers.

The signal is then taken from those receivers, merged together, then sent to a transmitter where it is sent on a specific frequency to be received by each individual customer with a mesh aerial or very small dish. You then have a small selection of channels, for which you pay a monthly charge.

There are many ways you can lose your signal either temporarily or permanently with this type of system, if the company you are connected with is shut down, if a transmitter or repeater station is faulty, bad weather etc.

its completely legal !!

With Rebroadcasters, you have a smaller dish, but the signal is second or third-hand, picture quality poorer, no HD, interactive etc, you pay a monthly fee, and you are reliant on the company for your service.

So, the choice is yours, some people cannot have a big dish, all we are trying to do is explain the differences in the two systems.

I had loads more to say, but not enough space!! So if anybody has any questions, feel free to call me directly on 618 258 055.

See you next month, Regards, Lee

In short, with a satellite system, you receive the digital signal directly, all free channels are without any monthly payments, you can have HD, interactive, teletext, subtitles, and

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H E A LT H FITNESS &

by Chris Haney

Stress Management Every emotion that we feel has a direct effect upon us physically. Feelings can be classed as either positive or negative.

2. Obtain some relaxation music to soothe and nourish your emotions. Take some time out each day to be alone somewhere comfortable, close your eyes and let the music wash over you.

Negative emotions, such as anger, disappointment, jealousy or frustration, have their roots in fear and are called ‘distress’. Our bodies are designed to recognise all distress as a potentially life-threatening situation. A whole sequence of internal changes then take place to prepare us for fighting or fleeing from the impending danger, These include:-

3. Remember that although you may not have any choice as to what happens in your life; you do have a choice about how you react to things.

• Fats being emptied into the blood to provide fuel for muscular activity.

• Halting of digestive processes.

• Suppression of the body’s immune functions.

5. Before going to sleep methodically relax each and every muscle in your body. Start with the toes and work up to the nose!

This will help ensure a restful night’s sleep.

Constant feelings of distress can lead to a variety of Health problems:The levels of fats in the blood may be consistently elevated with blood pressure remaining high. Both of these conditions are risk factors in heart disease.

4. Learn the skills of assertiveness by reading books on this subject or attending classes.

6. Take regular walks in the park or countryside. Use these times for private thoughts, decision- making and getting issues into perspective.

7. Talk through your troubles with friends. Remember, ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’.

Digestion will be compromised, resulting in digestive disorders and malnutrition.

8. Learn how to play, as most adults have lost touch with this skill. Take time out to do something simply because you want to – its fun – that’s reason enough.

The body’s immune e functioning, which is the cornerstone to our health, ceases to protect us efficiently from disease.

9. Seek out books that inspire you and promote a sense of wellbeing.

Learn to recognise when you are in a state of distress by reading your body’s signals. Some signs of distress include:-

10. Look after your body – only a healthy body can be host to a healthy mind.

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Regular exercise can be a big help in stress management, however, it is important to remember that this is a way of dealing with the symptoms of your distress; it does not remove the causes.

The development of true inner peace comes from choosing new, positive ways to react to life’s events.

Clenched fists Poor eyesight Racing heartbeat Loss of appetite

+ Clenched teeth + Frowning + Tiredness + Irritability + Sweating + Insomnia + Craving for stimulating foods

Recognising when you are in a state of distress is the first step in effective stress management.

TIPS FOR DEALING WITH DISTRESS

1. Regular exercise is vital to anyone suffering from the pressures of modern day living. By engaging in physical activity we utilise these distress responses in a healthful way. The heart becomes stronger, blood pressure is normalised, the immune functions become more vital and foods are better digested after exertion.

Continuous aerobic activities such as walking, jogging, cycling and swimming help to burn up excess fats in the blood and promote healthier heart and circulatory system.

The lymphatic system (which forms a large part of immune functioning) also becomes more efficient.

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Be sure to get enough sleep Use food to nourish your body NOT to abuse it!

For more information and guidance with any aspect of lifestyle management and exercise please contact your local Personal trainer Chris Haney based at Esport I Salut in Hondon de los Frailes, tel. 679008021, or call into his gym on the main street in the village opposite Bar Sinartra.

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What is the consequence of a BAD credit rating?

by Kevin Terrell FICM

I’m sure that most people are aware of the term: ‘Bad Credit

History’ and it’s also referred to as, sub-prime credit history, impaired credit history, poor credit history, and adverse credit history. All are basically a negative credit rating. A negative credit rating is often considered undesirable to lenders and other extenders of credit for the purposes of loaning money or capital.

Reasons An individual or business’ credit history are regularly monitored by credit rating agencies. The data reported by these agencies is normally provided to them by creditors and includes detailed records of the current and past relationship a person or business has with the lender. Detailed account information, including payment history, credit limits, high and low balances, and any aggressive actions taken to recover overdue amounts, are all reported regularly, usually monthly to the agency. To make it easy for lenders to make instant decisions, credit scoring was invented.

Lending money to a person or company is always a risk; credit

scoring offers a standardized approach for lenders to assess that risk rapidly and “without prejudice.”

Credit scores allege to assess the likelihood that a borrower will repay a loan or other credit obligation. The theory is, the higher the score, the better the credit history and the higher the probability that the loan will be repaid on time; this theory purports. When creditors report an excessive number of late payments, or trouble with collecting payments, a “hit” on the score is suffered. Similarly, when adverse judgments and collection agency activity are reported, even bigger “hits” on this score are suffered. Repeated hits can lower the score and trigger what is called a negative credit rating or adverse credit history.

Something to note is, when a lender requests a credit score, it can cause a small drop in the credit score.

Consequences The consequence of a negative credit rating is typically a reduction

in the likelihood that a lender will approve an application for credit under favorable terms, if at all. Although in these ‘credit crunch’ times, I can imagine that everyone may feel they are in this category. Interest rates on loans are significantly affected by credit history—the higher the credit rating, the lower the interest, while the lower the credit rating, the higher the interest. The increased interest is used to offset the higher rate of default within the low credit rating group of individuals.

In the United States, in certain cases, insurance, housing, and

employment can also be denied based on a negative credit rating.

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The 26th May is Royal Artillery Day

by Debra Raymond

Although temporary artillery units had been raised when needed, on 26th May 1716 a Royal Warrant issued by King George I created the Royal Artillery and two companies were permanently established at Woolwich. Each company consisted of 5 commissioned officers, 9 non-commissioned officers, 30 gunners and 50 matrosses. The duty of a matross was to assist the gunners in traversing, sponging, loading and firing the guns.

garrison of Gibraltar but when this didn’t work they began an intensive bombardment with over 200,000 shots and shells being fired at the British troops.

The Spanish used floating batteries off the shore of Gibraltar. These proved difficult to deal with until the introduction of a new weapon – red hot shot. This was used for the first time in September 1782.

Cannon balls were heated in small iron furnaces until red hot. The Spaniards had protected their guns with shelters covered with water and wet leather. The red hot shot proved to be an effective weapon and the floating batteries caught fire and exploded. Could the Royal Artillery be said to be the first hot-shots?

During the Peninsula War the Spanish and British fought on the same side against Napoleon’s army. The British, including the Royal Artillery, went to the aid of Spain and Portugal in 1808. It was during this campaign that shrapnel shells were first used. Captain Shrapnel of the Royal Artillery received a pension of £1,200 per annum for his invention. British and Spanish troops fought together at various battles including Albuera, Badajoz, Talavera and Salamanca.

The Royal Artillery has a significant, if not always happy, connection with Spain. In March 1719 Spaniards invaded Scotland. In June of that year General Wightman’s forces included a detachment of artillery.

The Spaniards were attacked at the Pass of Glenshiel and all were taken prisoner. The following month the artillery were dispatched to Vigo in Spain where, after a bombardment of the castle, guns and stores were captured.

When a regiment distinguishes itself in the field it is awarded a battle honour. The Royal Artillery had been involved in so many actions by 1833 that it was decided that the regiment’s battle honours should be simplified to one word – “Ubique” – meaning “Everywhere”.

This appears on the cap badge of the Royal Artillery together with the motto “Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt” which can be translated as “Wherever Right and Glory Lead”.

Trouble with Spain broke out again in 1727 when 20,000 Spaniards with cannon besieged Gibraltar. The artillery was again despatched from Woolwich. The siege took four months to break. Further fighting between the Royal Artillery and Spanish forces took place in Gibraltar in 1780. The Spanish then resolved to starve out the

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Circuit de la Comunitat de Valencia

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Circuit de la Comunitat de Valencia, Ricardo Tormo, Cheste, Valencia.

This is a motor racing and motor bike racing circuit, which was inaugurated on September 1999, in the Land of Valencia, Spain. The circuit has won many awards, including 3 awards in the Moto GP World Championship (IRTA best Grand Prix in 2003, 2004, and 2006), 2 awards in the World Superbike Championship (2000 and 2006), and 1 award for the best Truck Grand Prix in 2001.

It was built with the concept of being a circuit within a stadium. Anywhere that the spectator sits they are able to see the whole race. There are 65,000 grandstand seats, so no matter where you are, you should be able to have a view of all of the circuit.

The track has excellent facilities, which has made it the Valencian motor sport’s nerve centre, because the circuit gets 95% of occupation throughout the year.

The circuit is very important to Spain, because it holds rounds of the World Superbike and Moto GP championships. Likewise, the World Touring Car races also take place at this circuit; this has become a very important event each year During winter months, Formula One cars can be seen testing around the track.

Regarding the Moto GP, this circuit normally holds the final race of the championship, where the possibility of the championship is decided. Up to 120,000 spectators turn up for this event. The Spanish are very keen on their motorcycle sport, with quite a few Spanish riders who take part these days.

During the year, the circuit will have club events, and other minor races, which keeps the track going throughout the year.

The Valencia Circuit wants to be not only a race track, but a meeting point, a place for family and friends to enjoy. The Circuit management sets up complementary activities in every event. They like the spectator take part, enjoy and not just think of motorsport.

by David Billington E-mail: theinlandmagazine@yahoo.co.uk • Web site: www.timspain.com

Costa Blanca The Circuit promotes motor sport. It is not there just for motorcycle fans, the Valencian Government has created a project to nurture young riders and drivers. They have a Cuna de Campeones Bancaja in motorbikes (Champions cradle) and they have the Profiltek Karting School, which gives drivers their first step onto the motorsports ladder. Once the riders have completed their various steps up the ladder, they are ready to progress to the next level. Such people of the Motorbike World Championship as Héctor Faubel, Sergio Gadea, Héctor Barberá, Nico Terol, Adrián Martín, and many others were ‘born’ at the Circuit. In cars Adrián Vallés, Félix Porteiro, Borja García, Sergio Hernández, Marco Barba, Roberto Merhi or Alvaro Barba are trying to be the next Fernando Alonso, who was linked to the Circuit for two years during his learning process. All of them are candidates to achieve one of the goals of this school: to be a Valencian F1 driver.

In January 2009, I attended the circuit, to watch the BMW Formula One team, testing their 2009 challenger. On testing days, the circuit is open to the public to watch the testing, absolutely free of charge.

Of course, you are restricted as to where you can go, but, after parking my car, walking over a bridge to the grandstand over the pit lane, I had a fantastic view of the whole of the track.

I arrived at about 10am, and within 15 minutes of being there, the roar of a formula one engine roared into life, and a BMW driven by Robert Kubica, came speeding down the pit lane. The noise of an F1 engine is deafening. Kubica exited the pit lane, and accelerated off onto the twisting back part of the circuit. You can tell that they are going extremely fast.

He did about 6 laps or so and back into the pits. A short break and back out again for much of the same.

I was watching for about one and half hours, and saw him testing for about 4 or 5 sessions.

On the actual day I attended, it was very windy and quite cold; I decided not to stay for the afternoon session. I was reliably informed that the following day, Nick Heidfeld would be at the circuit doing his workout.

For armchair formula one fans, who cannot afford to pay the hefty admission prices for a real race, this has got to be the next best thing.

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T h e Wi n e Tr a i l

Part 19

by Martin Finch

W

elcome back to the Wine Trail. We are now in the small village of Mañan on the CV83 between Monóvar and Pinoso.

Bodega Santa Catalina del Mañan The Bodega was established in 1962 and is one of the largest wine producing Bodegas in the Alicante D.O.C. region.

The winery is a cooperative and produces about 4 million litres of wine a year of which about 20% is bottled with the remainder being sold as bulk wine or processed by other wineries.

Grapes come from about 300 local growers who deliver 5 million kilos of the fruit a year to the Bodega’s door. Unusually for the Alicante region the bodega makes wine from the white Chardonnay grape as well as from the more traditional varieties of the area namely, Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah, Airen and Macabeo. Organic wine is becoming increasingly popular and about 20% of the Bodega’s output is processed in this way.

Most of the Bodegas wine production stays in Spain. However, export markets have been developed in Germany, Switzerland and Italy and forays are planned into the USA and Asia.

Recommended Wines White: Mañá Chardonnay 2008 This excellent wine is a very popular and the 2008 vintage is particularly good. The chardonnay grapes are harvested at the end of August, earlier than other varieties. The wine has floral and fruit aromas and has good acidity. It is quite full bodied and has a long aftertaste. It goes perfectly with all white meats and fish.

Rosé: Mañá Syrah 2008 This region produces some excellent rosés and this yet another example. The Syrah grape gives the wine added spice. It is bright pink in colour and is full of strawberry and raspberry aromas.

It is very well balanced and is great as an aperitif or simply for drinking on its own on a warm summer night.

Red: Mañá Rustic 2005 This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Following the initial fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 10 to 15 days, the grapes undergo malolactic fermentation in oak barrels for a period of 10 to 12 months. This helps to produce the distinctive smokiness of the aromas coupled with vanilla and fruit.

This is a complex and medium bodied wine with noticeable tannins and good acidity. It is the perfect wine to accompany the traditional cuisine of the area including paellas and grilled and roast meats.

Bodega Shop As well as all of its wines, which the owners are very happy for you to try before you buy, the Bodega shop stocks a huge range of other goods. From its own olive oil and an array of marmalades and jams to dried fruits and nuts, the shop is a great place to purchase local products.

See Page 22 to win a box of wines from Bodega Santa Catalina del Mañan FACT FILE Featured Bodega: Bodega Santa Catalina del Mañan Address: Ctra Monóvar-Pinoso km10.5, 03649 Mañan-Monóvar.

Location: At Mañan on the CV83 road from Monóvar to Pinoso Contact Name: Raquel Gago Toral Contact Details: Tel: 966 960 096 email: latendadelmanan@hotmail.com Bodega Shop: The shop is open from 09:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:00 Mon-Fri and from 10:00 to 14:00 Sat and Sun. Bodega Visits: Please phone or email in advance (English spoken).

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The Epicureans - The Exclusive Dining Club

hot in an intense garlic infused olive oil, beautiful, flavoursome, a wonderful dish to get the taste buds in to full operation.

“Serafines” Actually, I am not going to write about the April meeting of the Epicureans as we returned to Restaurant El Bourgonon in Tangel. I have written about this restaurant twice in the past and I do not think I can add anymore. Needless to say the April meeting of this exclusive band of gastronomes was a great success, food was fabulous the company even better.

Part of my responsibility as Chairman of The Epicureans is to try and find new restaurants that meet the needs of our discerning members, this is not an easy task, believe me. There are lots of restaurants out there but not very many good ones. However I think I have found a little gem. If all goes well the next meeting of The Epicureans in May will be at Serafines Restaurant in Ibi. We were recommended this restaurant by the proprietors of Castalla Fryer, so we thought we would give it a try. We arrived at the restaurant for lunch on a Wednesday. The setting is beautiful a “villa” like property set in a natural park surrounded by lush pine trees, peaceful and tranquil, as you can guess with plenty of easy parking. A fabulous setting, especially for the summer.

First impressions are always important, smart, ultra clean, professional and beautifully presented. We were asked if we wanted a smoking or non- smoking table and were quickly seated. Clean white linen table clothes, crystal clean glasses and nice cutlery. The menu’s arrived and a dish of the most exquisite almonds, these were just gorgeous, buttery and sweet. The menu, in Spanish and English is extensive, offering a good range of all aspects, at first I thought the appetizers were somewhat expensive but then I was told that a full portion is for four people, half portions are available if it is just the two of you.

There were so many good things on the menu we took “ages” to decide what to have. As we perused the menu I could not help noticing the steady flow of people entering the restaurant, remember this was a Wednesday lunch time and we are supposed to be in an economic recession. By two thirty pm. the restaurant was very nearly full.

We nibbled on the warm home made bread roles, I cannot resist warm fresh bread, then our first course arrived, we started our lunch with garlic mushrooms, a mixed selection of mushrooms and seta’s served 28

We both chose soup for our second course, a word of warning for those of you who follow our recommendation and visit this restaurant, only order the soup if you are extremely hungry or share one between two people, the serving is enormous. I chose Garlic Soup and my wife selected Avocado and Prawn Soup. The garlic soup was hot and intense just as it should be, much to our surprise the avocado and prawn soup was a cold soup, thick and creamy, a soup I have never seen or tried before, it was just fabulous.

We selected the house red (as usual), a 2007, Navarro Tempranillo, you can tell a lot about a restaurant by their selection for the house wines. This “vino” was very pleasant, smooth and light, personally I prefer a heavier red, but this was very acceptable.

Our main course’s arrived, my wife has chosen lamb chops, tender tasty morsels of quality lamb, cooked slightly pink. I had selected roast lamb, in the middle of my plate was a piece of lamb, which had been “de-boned” rolled and then roasted to perfection, I just wish I had brought some mint sauce with me. This was one fabulous piece of meat. Both dishes were served with a garnish of salad, a grilled tomato, a deep fried pepper and a small portion of French Fries, unfortunately the chips, tomato and pepper were only warm and the plate was cold, such a small thing that really let the side down, but I am sure that can be rectified on our next visit.

Apart from the small error, I have to say I was very impressed overall.

We are both “stuffed to the gills” and decided to wait until we got home for the obligatory coffee, large brandy and a good cigar. We asked for the bill, I had not really been keeping a note of the prices, so when the bill arrived and was only 58.00 Euros for the two of us, I was very pleasantly surprised, excellent value. By the way the service in this restaurant was exactly as it should be, efficient without being intrusive. So I am going to recommend Serafines but do ask for your main course plates to be hot if appropriate.

Serafines is located in the Parque Natural San Pascual on the outskirts of Ibi. Take the A36 to Ibi, exit 40 (Ibi Est) then follow the signs to the restaurant from the main roundabout or give them a ring on 966 554 091 or check out the web site www.servigalia.com For the May meeting of The Epicureans, I will be recommending Serafines to our members, I will let you know how we get on. So if you think that you may be interested in becoming one of the elite members of “The Epicureans” register your interest by sending me an email at barberic@terra.es or drop me a note to Eric Arnold, Appt. Correos 201, Sax, 03630, Alicante. For Restaurants who think they can meet the discerning needs of The Epicureans, email me a suggested menu and price guide plus brief details of the restaurant and reasons why we should give you a try.

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BAÑOS DE FORTUNA

OPEN 12pm till late. 7 days a week This month’s entertainment.

Saturdays from about 9pm.

9th Jack Clayton & Karen’s 40th Birthday Party 16th Andy Jones 23rd Ricky Patten 30th Zodiac June 6th Music Tues 9th Bob’s Birthday Party

Entertainment every Saturday

SKY & Setanta Sports. Tel: 697 711 496

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Flamenco & its Origins

No one knows exactly when the word “Flamenco” came into popular use to describe this distinct

dance art form, but there are several theories of its origins in Spanish and English dictionaries, Flamenco the word translates into Flamingo, which may suggest people were reminded of the bird from the dancer’s poses and named it accordingly. But it is much more likely that the name was derived from the Latin name “Flamma” meaning “Flame”. Another theory is that the fiery and passionate energy of the music and dance evoked images of fire and the Spanish named it “Flamma” but these theories conflict and pose the question: which was named first, the bird or the art form? Gypsies from Flanders have yet another translation of Flamenco which is “flemings”; this most probably suggests that these Gypsies who passed through Flanders (an ancient land divided between Belgium, France and Holland) later adopted this name. The two Arabic words “Felag” and “Mengu” combined together mean “fugitive peasant” or peasant in flight. Initially this term had been applied to persecuted fugitives of Arabic origin and later came to describe another persecuted group the “Gypsies”.

The actual art form Flamenco can also not be precisely pinpointed to a specific people or place, its origins being a mixture and fusion of many different cultures and ideas blended together. However on saying this, a lot of credit is given to the gypsies, a dark skinned race of people who travelled from the north of India and across to Spain. These gypsies were not only expert metal workers, but also bought with them a tradition in music and dance. The gypsies found that southern Spain, known as Andalucia, suited them quite well because of the warm temperatures and many of them chose to settle in this region, the gypsies were persecuted by the government who passed laws and many punishments including death. The government tried to prevent the gypsies from following their nomadic lifestyle, their traditions, their occupations and even their language. The gypsies found that they had much in common with the Moriscos (Moorish people) Jews and the Muslims who were also in the process of being expelled from Spain, assimilated, or killed. Many decided to flee, but many were left who took refuge in the uninhabited mountain regions of Andalucia. The bond or at least proximity of these people contributed to their culture and music. Combined with Spanish folk music, the art form Flamenco similar yet very different from which it is today begun to develop.

The Andalucian people performed lively fiesta music as celebrations in orchestras accompanied by castanets, drums and tambourines. The Gypsies in sharp contrast to this were performing more private music kept within close knit family circles, with songs to express their suffering, accompanied by hand clapping, finger snapping and the rapping of knuckles on table tops. It is now a very arguable topic about what are “true Flamenco” people have many different opinions about this. According to some gypsies “true Flamenco” is something that only they can experience, and only they can really interpret and feel Flamenco.

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gypsies are often very cynical of outsiders trying to learn “Flamenco their art” and look upon them with distaste.

Many other people think that “true Flamenco” has always been a really intimate thing, which one can only really experience in a small gathering or Juerga.

Others think that Flamenco belongs to everyone, regardless of race, culture or creed.

See Page 22 for a chance to win entrance for two people to see the fabulous Flamenco show at “La Tona”

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From Grail to Whale Words & Photos by Rob Innis

Could the Holy Grail, the cup used by Christ at the last supper, really be on display in Valencia cathedrals museum? It takes less than two hours to arrive in Valencia from Alicante via one of the many RENFE train services. There is a friendly Tourist Office on the station concourse, ideal for essential maps and brochures.

Valencia does not come across as brash or ‘in your face.’ Los Valencianos do not try to make a dramatic designer clad impact.

However, that does not mean that the city is bland or characterless.

It has a lot going for it including a compactness, which gives the visitor the rare opportunity to see and do lots without wasting valuable time trying to navigate underground or bus routes rushing to the next must see attraction. Just walk around the central area and you will find something to take your interest at every turn. It is safe and the roads give pedestrians a fighting chance of survival.

Surely only Rome and Venice can boast such a concentration of architectural heritage in so few square kilometres.

The cathedral stands in the corner of the delightful Plaza de la Reina, with colourful flowers and even some grass. Externally it is not imposing but inside it is very grand and spacious with a variety of architectural styles added over the centuries. An entrance charge of 4 euros includes an informative electronic audible guide device and admission to the museum. The electronic guide explains the cathedral highlights then finally directs you through a narrow little door to enter the museum and view the Holy Grail.

You pass through two other rooms displaying various religious antiquities before you see it – enclosed in a glass cabinet high up behind an alter lit by an orange light. Being the only person in the room and I stood and wondered if this really was the actual cup used by Christ. I took some photos, observing the no flash rule; until my solitude was broken by a horde of people all flashing away with their cameras. The moment was lost and I departed searching for some warming sun. Later I met a retired Valencian journalist and I asked him about the Grail. “It is supposed to have been taken from Rome by the Spanish. It was hidden during the Muslim occupation and finally passed by the king in the 15th century to the Valencia cathedral.” It does not seem to receive much publicity, but it is there so you can visit and make up your own mind as to its true authenticity.

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However, the Museum of Enlightenment and Modernity (MUVIM) saved the day with their free ‘Thought Adventure of Thinking’ guided tour. I will not spoil the surprises but it is unlike any other museum tour you have been on, enjoy the free chocolate.

I had booked a short stay apartment near the city centre, which turned out to be an excellent decision with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, and spacious lounge it was ideal and for less than the price of a hotel. OK so no one makes your bed every day or folds the toilet paper to a point but the apartment was immaculate and I could have happily lived in it!

Valencia is fortunate to have the world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava amongst in citizens. He has created the most amazing City of Science and Art located a short bus ride out of the city centre, which after the Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture is a stunning 21st century contrast. Designed and built for the new millennium these five contrasting buildings provide art, culture, museum and wildlife experiences.

The joint entry ticket for the Principe Felipe Museum and Oceangrafico (Marine Life) is twenty-six euros, not cheap but could make a whole days entertainment. The museum is mainly interactive ‘touchy feely’ exhibits and the morning I was there was overrun by hordes of excited noisy running schoolchildren. After lunch in the museum, which was not as good as you will find in the city centre but acceptable, I walked across to the Oceangrafico.

This has the ‘wow factor’ big time. It is cleverly designed to present all of the worlds climates: arctic, wetlands, temperate and tropical etc. in an exact climatical reproduction and so takes you inside and outdoors. The variety of exotic wildlife appeared relaxed with camera clicking visitors so you can take some stunning close ups that would normally be impossible. A magic moment was the interaction between a beluga whale, which uniquely in the whale world is able to move its head, and a mother with her small daughter. The whale seemed to understand the kisses and smiles from the couple and adopted a shy pose coyly moving its head before gliding away. This alone was worth the entrance fee. It is a must visit place in Valencia.

Fact File: RENFE Trains: www.renfe.es/horarios/english/index.html Valencia: www.apartmentvalencia.net/ www.turisvalencia.es/home.aspx Short stay apartments: www.only-apartments.com More photos: www.picasaweb.google.com/Robi1305 E-mail: theinlandmagazine@yahoo.co.uk • Web site: www.timspain.com

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Ken Campbell’s

STARRY NIGHTS How Many Stars?

Poets

and writers will tell you that ‘the night sky twinkled with a million stars’ or something like that. But I was with a class of children last week and one little girl asked me, ‘how many stars are there?’

The

closest star to our solar system is actually a system of three stars all circling each other called the Alpha Centauri System, consisting of Alpha Centauri, Rigil Centauri, and Proxima Centauri, which is actually slightly closer than her sisters.

Alpha Centauri is 4.3 light years from Earth.

A Star’s brightness is measured in magnitude, the lower the number the brighter the Star. Magnitude -26 is the brightness of the Sun. The full Moon is -12, Venus is -4.

Sirius is -1.4 then they go to 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and the faintest you are able to see in a perfectly dark sky is about magnitude 6.

The most distant star you can see with the

naked eye is about 15,000 light years away, but the majority of what you can see is less than 10,000 light years away. So when we look up we are seeing a globe of stars all within this distance. The brightest star in the sky, Sirius, is about 8 light years away. But this is only a tiny amount of the Universe.

We live in a Galaxy that we call The Milky Way; it contains over 600 Billion other stars. If our Galaxy was 1 meter across then the area of stars that we can see without a telescope would be about 1mm in diameter.

Outside of our Galaxy there are billions of other galaxies all containing Billions more stars. The fact of the matter is there are more stars in the Universe than there are grains of sand on every beach and desert in the whole world!

So, to answer the little girl’s question. In a perfectly dark area with no light pollution you would be able to make out less than 2000 individual stars with the naked eye.

As you move closer into town the number goes down rapidly and in the city centre the number might be down to a few dozen at most out of a universe containing an almost infinite number of stars.

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Home Security : The Dilemmas and Decisions Any form of security around your property is a barrier against unwanted intrusion. This can take the form of a physical presence, as in a gate, fence or door, or a virtual barrier using security lights, alarms and cameras as a form of deterrent. Remember thieves like it easy and can be persuaded to go elsewhere, what you need to ensure is that your property is not the easier option.

The first and most inexpensive form is to use the barriers that are already there effectively, for example: keeping gates, doors and windows closed at all times - they do not need to be locked, but by keeping them closed they immediately form a barrier. Do the same with garages and outbuildings and keep expensive equipment kept out of view. The list is almost inexhaustible and you will be able to think of lots more simple and easy ways of deterring the thief, especially the opportunist.

Next you have to look at how your property is secured normally. Are doors fit for purpose and locked using five lever mortice deadlocks, do all opening windows have locks preferably visible (a deterrent), are padlocks fit for purpose and resilient. Are your persianas lockable, on our website www.extravisionsecurity.com/persianalocks we have added a very quick, easy and cheap way of locking persianas, in any position.

Then you can start to assess what other security options are available to suit your needs.

Common here in Spain is the use of grills over windows. However in a lot of cases these are nothing more than decoration and are easily bent out of shape to allow access to windows. They also restrict access out of the building in the event of a fire and can also be very claustrophobic for some. They do however present a very physical barrier to the intruder.

The two other main deterrents are Intruder Alarms and CCTV, which you choose will be decided by what you want it to do.

Intruder Alarms alert the local area to an attempt at entry into a property, they can also inform via a phone call or SMS alert. You can also add smoke sensors to increase the scope of you system. Systems can be wired or wireless - the latter will allow you to carry out a DIY installation easily. The modern alarms keep a log of events so you will be able to check if any attempts at entry have been made, however the sensors are usually set to activate on entry into a property.

CCTV on the other hand will keep a record of intrusion within the perimeter of your property and some systems can be set to send alerts to phones or by email. Systems can also be accessed via the internet and 3G mobiles to give a real time view of the property from anywhere in the world enabling you to have 24 hour access to your property.

Wired systems are now “plug and play” so are easily installed DIY. The CCTV system keeps a viewable recording of the intruder which can be used for identification and insurance purposes.

The dilemma of what security system to install depends very much on what you want to achieve. If you want a record of events or the ability to check up on your property remotely then you will need a CCTV system. If that is not important but you need a deterrent which will alert you then you need an alarm system. steve@extravisionsecurity.com

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The Inland Magazine™ Parts 1 and 2 of this series of articles looked at the formation and evolution of our Solar System, this article will look at the early days of our planet Earth.

The early Earth, during the very early Hadean period, was very different

from the world we know today. There were no oceans and no oxygen in the atmosphere. Our Earth was being bombarded almost continually by planetoids and other material left over from the earlier formation of the solar system. This bombardment, combined with heat from radioactive breakdown, residual heat, and heat from the pressure of contraction, caused the planet at this stage to be fully molten, a boiling ball of liquid rock and metal. Heavier elements, like iron, sank to the center of the earth to form our core, while lighter ones, like silicates, rose to the surface producing the layered structure of the Earth we know today. This process has been named the Iron Catastrophe, this event was crucial to the early history of Earth with respect to the future of life on our planet.

Where do we come from?

Celebrating Darwin

by Eric Arnold

Part 3 - History of the Earth

As I explained before, when the mass and temperature of the newly forming planet reached a critical level, the denser iron held in the outer layers, sank towards the centre of the planet to form the core. The gravitational potential energy released by the sinking of these dense elements increased the temperature of our embryonic Earth to an even higher temperature, this resulted in a magma of silicate’s covering the earth, stopping the internal heat escaping, thereby accelerating this core production event. This event occurred at about 500 million years into the formation of planet Earth.

Without this giant spinning mass of super-hot metal at the centre of our earth, we would not have a magnetic field around us and many types of extremely harmful radiation from the sun would continuously bathe our planet making life as we know it impossible. The magnetosphere, the Earth’s magnetic field, protects the earth from the most harmful components of the radiation coming from our sun, and has allowed carbon based life forms to evolve.

The magnetosphere protects both life and our atmosphere to the present day. Without this protection, Earth would more resemble Mars, a desolate, hostile, lifeless planet with a thin toxic atmosphere. There would be almost no liquid as most of it would have been blown into space by the solar wind.

I have mentioned “Solar Wind” a number of times, perhaps I should explain what it is. The Solar Wind is a stream of charged particles, a plasma, ejected from the upper atmosphere of the sun. It consists mostly of electrons and protons and radiates in all directions. This stream of charged particles varies in density, temperature and speed. The sun goes through an eleven year cycle from a period of low activity to periods of high activity.

More activity on the suns surface means more charged particles escaping, resulting in a higher intensity solar wind. If you observe the sun from a solar observatory, increased amounts of sun spots on the surface of the sun means more activity, hence more solar radiation. These particles are able to escape the sun’s enormous gravity because of the high temperatures of the sun’s corona, but also because of high kinetic energy the particles gain from the ejection from the sun’s surface due to magnetic disturbances.

If you are lucky enough to travel to the Earth’s North or South poles, as

I have, you can see the Solar Wind in action, The Aurora Borealis, the Northern and Southern lights are created when the particles in the Solar Wind interact with oxygen and other molecules in our upper atmosphere and make them glow. When the sun is particularly active, creating huge solar flares, the solar winds can even damage satellites and create geomagnetic storms on Earth that can knock out power grids as happened in Canada a few years ago. The solar winds also cause the plasma tails of comets to always point away from the sun. NASA even has an organization that monitors the solar weather on a continuous basis to warn those people interested that the solar winds are reaching dangerous levels.

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When Earth was about 40% its present radius, and gravitational attraction

and our magnetosphere allowed the retention of an atmosphere which included some water molecules. Earth’s temperatures started to cool and the solid crust of the Earth started to form. The surface cooled relatively quickly, forming the solid crust within 100 to150 million years. The amount of material still left in the solar nebula was enormous, enough to make at least five more planets or grow the existing planets to twice their size. From 4 to 3.8 billion years ago the Earth underwent a period of heavy bombardment by asteroids, icy comets and even tiny planets.

Various gasses escaped from the Earth’s crust during this bombardment, some gasses were brought to earth locked in the bombarding asteroids and comets while more gases were released by volcanoes and other tectonic events. The combination of basic chemical reactions and the cooling earth started the formation of Earths first stable, but basic atmosphere which included enough water to start precipitation. The planet cooled and in the toxic atmosphere, clouds formed, The first rain would have been a terrible concoction of acids and other noxious chemicals. However within 750 million years (3.8 billion years ago) the first oceans were in evidence. Recent evidence suggests the oceans may have begun forming as long as 4.2 billion years ago. The new atmosphere probably contained predominantly ammonia, methane, water vapor, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, as well as smaller amounts of other gases. Any free oxygen would have been bound by hydrogen or minerals on the surface. Volcanic activity was intense all across the planet, the atmosphere was toxic, the rain corrosive and no ozone layer to hinder the entry of ultra violet radiation which flooded the Earths surface. Believe me this would not be a pleasant place to be.

The large amount of water on Earth can never have been produced by volcanism and degassing alone. It is assumed the water was derived from impacting comets and mini planets that contained ice. Though most comets are today in orbits further away form the Sun than Neptune, computer simulations show they were originally far more common in the inner parts of the solar system.

However, most of the water on Earth was probably derived from small

impacting protoplanets, objects comparable with today’s small icy moons of the outer planets. Impacts of these objects will have enriched the terrestrial planets with water, carbon dioxide, methane, ethane, ammonia, nitrogen and other volatile gasses. If all water in the Earth’s oceans was derived from comets alone, a million impacting comets are required to explain the oceans.

Computer simulations show this is not an unreasonable number but add a couple of icy moons or protoplanets and the numbers are far more sensible.

The early Earth only had one continent called Pangea, over millions of years this split and the continents more similar to what we know today moved across the surface of our planet, a process that still continues today. This process is caused by Mantle Convection, the process that drives plate tectonics today, is the result of the heat flow from the core to the Earth’s surface. The inner Earth was warmer during the Hadean and Archaean periods, so convection in the mantle must have been faster.

The initial crust that formed when the Earth’s surface first solidified has now

totally disappeared through a combination of this fast Hadean plate tectonics and the intense impacts of the Late Heavy Bombardment. It is however assumed that this crust must have been mostly basalt in composition like today’s oceanic crust.

The oldest rocks on Earth so far discovered, are found in North America and Canada. They mainly consist of a mineral called Tonalites and are about 4.0 billion years old. They show traces of metamorphism by extremely high temperatures, but also show some sedimentary grains that have been rounded by erosion during transport by water, showing rivers and seas of some type existed at that time. These areas called Cratons consist mostly of two alternating types of terrains. The first are so called greenstone belts, consisting of low grade metamorphosed sedimentary rocks. These “greenstones” are similar to the sediments today found in oceanic trenches, above tectonic plate subduction zones.

The second type of terrain are complexes of felsic magmatic rocks. These rocks

mostly consist of Tonalite, Trondhjemite or Granodiorite, types of rock similar in composition to granite. Things are settling down and the earth is ready for an explosion of life. Part four of this series of articles will cover the Start of Life.

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The Inland Magazine™ Spirit was increasing. I began to receive Clairvoyant messages & gave one-to-one readings for friends & customers in the Bar. I felt I needed more direction & guidance on how best to use the gift I had been blessed with & enrolled at the Arthur Findlay College in Stanstead for Mediumship Development. At the end of my course, I was chosen to give a demonstration to the whole College and if I had needed proof of my vocation, then this was it. For me, my calling was now to work as a Medium, with all its accompanying responsibilities.

I now hold Mediumship demonstrations, readings for private My first real evidence of my Mediumistic abilities was when I was

about fourteen and woke with what I thought was a nightmare.

My Sister was shouting & surrounded by flames. Two hours later I heard that my Sister had actually been in a tent fire while camping and was in hospital suffering with third degree burns.

Life continued as normal and then ten years ago I moved to Spain and began running my own Bar & Restaurant. One day, my partner was suffering with a chronic migraine & I don’t know to this day why, but I put my hands across his forehead and could feel a rush of warm energy through my hands. I didn’t think for one moment that I was actually healing him, but within minutes the migraine had completely gone.

This was the catalyst for me & I needed to learn more. I registered on a Healing Course obtaining a Crystal Healing Diploma, & began healing family and friends.

I also joined a Spiritualist Church as my inclination to work with

MINTY & RUBIO’S “Pack Rules” - A Dogs Eye View.

By Carmen Assertif

Good Day All, My name is Princess Mintilicious Reina del Montana de Callosa de Segura, but everyone calls me ‘Minty’ on the account that I am the same colours as an After Eight mint.

The handsome blond next to me is my life partner Senor Rubio PelinAbandonado del Campo or Rubio.

Before we start we would like to thank Linda Trott and her ‘man in a hat’ without whose excellent contribution last month, neither of us would have been compelled to put paw to paper.

Minty- OK Rubes what shall I say now.

Rubio- Just write down what you told me.

Minty- What? That all dogs live permanently in the present and that when we work out how to bottle it, we are going to sell it to golfers.

individuals & run workshops for others to develop a similar path.

I work mainly throughout Spain & the UK but have recently returned from Holland & have been invited to Norway.

I work closely with my Spirit Guides & Spiritual Helpers & am assured of my calling to help & heal loved ones when they need closure & direction in life. I have very strong ethics and am constantly grateful for the gift I have been given.

Log on to http://www. simongoodfellow.com for full details of my work & future events in your area.

I look forward to meeting you.

Rubio- second behind me, perhaps!

Minty- Actually that’s the point, it was on the telly, this two legger was showing the other two legger’s how to be the Guv’nor, and since then we have slept on the floor!

Rubio-So what was this two legger’s name, if we tell the readers, and they watch the telly or buy his book they can get their pack to live harmoniously like we do?

Minty- I think it was D.N something Rubio- Are you sure?

Minty- Yeah that was it, D. N. Cantador de Perros.

Boom Boom!

If you would like to know what it is we have learnt from the dog whisperer, read it here next month Love and Bones M&R

Rubio- No not that, the other thing about the Guv’nor, why he is the guv and how he makes his presence felt!

Minty- Well OK, it happened about six months ago, I was lounging on the sofa, do you remember, when we used to think, ‘they call it fur-niture’…….well anyway.

Rubio- live permanently in the present indeed.

Minty- Hey watch what you say, you know I’m second in line for pack leader.

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Cesar Milan is The Dog Whisperer (encantador de perros) The TV show is on Sky 3 or on Digital+ Cuatro(4). His book Cesar’s Way is available from all good book shops and some bad ones!

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Keith Cosson came to Spain from his home near Colchester about 8 years ago, like the rest of us, for a better lifestyle.

With a background in the Construction Industry, a fully qualified carpenter by trade, Keith noticed a distinct gap in the market for a company capable of supplying a Swimming Pool from scratch without the need to use a dozen different subcontractors. So Keith, together with his business associate Rick Kemp, an engineer, created EPM, a Ltd. Company registered here in Spain.

Together they formed a company highly respected within the industry and well known for using only quality materials and experienced craftsmen, both considered by them to be a priority. Let’s face it, you only buy a swimming pool once so you want it to last and be trouble free. EPM offers a 10-year guarantee on all their work & a full after sales service on all their products!

Living near Fortuna, Murcia, Keith will be able to answer any of your questions or concerns that you might have about installing a pool. He offers a free, no obligation, survey and will help you with the entire project from start to finish including assisting you with the style & design and, probably most importantly, ensuring that the project is fully licensedin other words a complete portfolio! Between Keith & Rick,

they are fluent in 4 languages so there will be no problem communicating with your local Ayuntamiento.

EPM are well known along the Costa Calida and Costa Blanca and they regularly undertake work for that wellknown market leader Polaris World. In addition to building pools they are also able to supply and install a heater! Pool heaters are not prohibitively priced, starting from under 3000€ and costing only 1€day to run, worth every penny as it will transform your pool from an expensive “water feature” into an all year leisure facility! Why use your pool only 5 or 6 months a year when you can use for 10, or for the hardy, 12months of the year?

If you don’t have space for a pool they can help you by supplying one of their Spa soft tubs. Simple enough to move to any location, inside or outside, they will even fit on a balcony & with prices starting from under 4000€including the wooden surround, they are a great alternative to a pool.

EPM can even landscape your garden, any size, to make a feature of your soft tub!

Give Keith a call on 647 968 996 or email info@epmpools. com and transform your lifestyle today.

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The Golf Whisperer Chris Harvey is a diploma certificated professional golf teacher and holds a level 3 international golf coach’s card from the WGTF of GB&I(One of the three PGAs licensed in the UK) and has been a qualified bio-mechanical sports instructor since 1984.

While working as an alpine Ski Instructor in Germany in the 80 & 90’s he became fascinated with the “Why we do what we do and don’t do” science of Psychology & has studied in depth all aspects of Sports Psychology and Neuro Linguistic Programming which he has adapted into a unique golf learning process designed specifically for the over 50’s. Golf Intuition - coaching sessions are fun and inexpensive, call Chris on 627 114 628 or e-mail your questions to Pro4hire@gmail.com

A GAME OF OPPOSITES,

Play it forwards, but think it BACKWARDS !

Continuing from last month’s column, where we calculated, that you, are probably within the top 50% of all of the golfers on the planet today. If you missed it you can download last months copy from www.timspain.com This month I wish to discuss the merits of playing the game backwards!

This is not as dangerous as it may at first seem and I am not suggesting that you start launching balls at the four ball playing behind yours, no matter how tempting that might be!

You see! LESS can be MORE. Learning to play within yourself, is only a small part of what I will teach you on a GolfIntuition playing lesson, phone TODAY to book yours.

NEXT MONTH& IN MONTHS TO COME. “How can I putt for dough, when I can’t putt for toffee”!

This month’s photo tip…

What I am suggesting is that when we stand on the tee, an excellent calming exercise is to asses the hole in reverse, which is to say from the Green backwards to the Tee. It stands to reason, that, if we do this and add in both our maturity and cunning we can outsmart any bright young opponents who insist on striding onto almost every tee box with the ‘Big Gun’.

Allow me to take you down the sixth hole at Altorreal (subliminally, of course ) if you have never played this course I apologize, however it sits in the middle of TIM country, therefore the majority will know it.

The sixth at Altorreal is a daunting par five shaped like a jackets sleeve, dog leg left, downhill falling off right to OB and a long deep-ish fairway bunker worn as a sandy patch on it’s elbow. The green is guarded by a lake covering four fifths of the fairway and a bunker on the right of the green, scrubland behind the green and OB again to the right beyond the buggy path, which is close enough to the perimeter of the green to punish any over-clubbing by jettisoning your ball into the garden of the surrounding houses.

Stroke Index one, the hardest hole on the course.

We must allow two putts for the green, our approach shot should be from 80 -100 meters from the front of the green, (the tee side of the lake is 80 off) our second shot can be played from the crook of the dog leg, but not the bunker, therefore our drive needs to pitch about 175 meters from the tee. Try it, it works. Following this advice a 19 handicap player will score FOUR points stableford.

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Simply knock the bottle over, with your heel. This is a superb way to practice weight transfer.

Signing my card for now.

Chris

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H o n d o n Va l l e y G o l f S o c i e t y 1Car1 CRASHES AS STEVE MAKES BACKPAGE NEWS! Winners of 1Car1 Stableford – La Marquesa – Thursday 9th April 2009

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Nevertheless, Steve Page made his own news in winning the glass Trophy and the Silver Section with 35 points. Ken Baillie won Gold and Albert Baggaley the Bronze Section with 34 and 31 points respectively.

La Marquesa was in good condition despite the recent Pro-Am Competition held there during the very wet last weekend in March. The weather was kind throughout the day as the sun shone and only a light breeze disturbed the flags. The course is criss-crossed by numerous electrical power lines.

So it was hardly surprising then that two balls hit the overhead wires. What was unusual was that the two players responsible were in the same fourball. As usual, my source would not reveal the names but it was two members out of the eventual Gold Winner, the Green Fee Refund Winner and the Society Chairman! Oops, have I exposed my source?

The HVGS was sad to learn that Captain Les Goddard’s father-in-law had passed away in the UK the previous day which explained the Captain’s enforced absence and why Ron the Vice announced the winners. The Presentations were made by Chairman Bill Yuill. Our condolences go to Les and Carole and we look forward to seeing them on their return to Spain in early May. Outside the Clubhouse, the Vice Captain held a minutes silence for 1Car1 and asked members to support the Matchplay Knockout. Eleven members then sat down to a hot meal in the Sierra Golf Restaurant. They were well looked after by Angel and Magdelena as they enjoyed hot tomato soup and Chicken Diablo washed down with a cheeky vino tinto and coffee.

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Rob’s Bits and Bobs YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND HERE! The page that gives you a smile and some useful(ish) information.

You are welcome to comment either on: TIM forum www.timspain. com or email robsbitsandbobs@spainrico.com Thanks to everyone who contributed to last months Top 10: Benefits of The Crisis. The winning entry was: Lower Interest Rates (Ian, La Romana)

There is always someone worse off…

The Norwegian government has lost around 72 billion euros on its pension investments, around 14,000 euros per capita. Now are you happy with your pension?

A (Crisis?) Romantic Weekend away…..

I clicked on a web link from the Valencian Tourist site: ‘Romantic Weekend Away’ Up came the page with a photo of a garden shed!

“Enjoy a romantic weekend for 2 people in a bungalow of last generation, with complete bathroom, kitchen and two rooms!” Hmm if I offer her indoors that I will be very popular! (I don’t think).

Pizza breaks down the barriers…

The first ever Western food outlet, a pizza restaurant, has been opened in North Korea. Some of the locals went to Italy to learn how to cook Pizza and asked questions like ‘How far apart should the olives be placed?’

Add this one to your Internet Bookmarks…

And be very Hyacinth Bouquet – the Queens official website www. royal.gov.uk Full of (even more) amazing facts about the Royal Family.

Guess who exchanges meat for sex…

Chimpanzees enter into ‘deals’ whereby they exchange meat for sex, according to researchers. Male chimps that are willing to share the proceeds of their hunting expeditions mate twice as often as their more selfish counterparts. Come on guys admit it – you have tried that too right?

Don’t mix up your Nanos!…

Following on from the iPod Nano, the gizmo for playing music (todays Walkman) comes the Tata Nano - todays Sinclair C5, well OK it is a bit bigger and has an engine (I think) it is the worlds cheapest new car. Move over Skoda. Probably great in a crisis so will it make the Indian manufacturers the worlds leading carmaker?

Best leave a note?

An American man who confessed to committing murder, on what he thought was his death bed, was charged with murder following his full recovery and now faces the death penalty.

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It is banned!…

UK councils have issued a list of banned words – no not more Political Correctness (PC) just an attempt to remove management gobbledegook. The list includes the word ‘Quantum’ so I guess they refer to the new 007 film just as ‘of Solace’.

Bit strange as the word has 9 definitions in my dictionary.

Bullfighting cancelled…

The residents in a small Spanish town voted to cancel their annual bullfighting festival because of its cost – 125,000€ (incredible!) but the decision has split the town. Another impact of the crisis?

Frank Evans redundant?

How true…

According to Juan Manuel Barragán, a professor and specialist in Coastal land management at the University of Cadiz, Spain has squandered one of its most valuable resources. “The country got drunk on cement, when we look back in a few years time and see what we did to the coast during the real estate boom we will realise how stupid it was. A few people made a fortune at the expense of our common heritage.”

The shortlist for the 31st annual Prize

For Oddest Book Title of the Year has been unveiled: Baboon Metaphysics, Curbside Consultation of the Colon, The Large Sieve and its Applications, Strip & Knit with Style, Techniques for Corrosion Monitoring, The 2009-2014 World Outlook for 60milligram Containers of Fromage Frais. Personally I think they all pale into insignificance compared to last year’s winner: If You Want Closure In Your Relationship, Start With Your Legs. (I promise you this is true!)

And remember…

There are two theories to arguing with woman. Neither one works.

Also never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night!

Thanks for reading. More, including answers, next month. Rob www.spainrico.com

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JORQUERA

by David Billington

J orquera is a small hamlet which has been built on a hill mound; it feels as if it is in the middle of nowhere. Jorquera belongs to the Province of Albacete in the Community of Castilla La Mancha. There are approximately 500 inhabitants.

M y wife and I decided to go and have a look at Jorquera one day in February 2009.

park is on Wednesdays when the market arrives in town.

A fter parking the car, we had a walk around the very narrow streets purely to look at the different styles of houses and the way of life there. It is not wise to drive in the middle of the village, you would not get your car through some of the roads, and in fact I only saw scooters and one of those small electric vehicles collecting rubbish, driving around the streets. (Although a little later on driving out of the village, I saw another interesting mode of transport which seemed just right here, a local man on his mule!). It is also very hilly, and people with limited mobility would not manage some of the steeper inclines.

A t the base of the hill, there are roads that go off in different directions to neighbouring small towns. At one side of Jorquera, flows the River Jucar. At the other side, valleys and agricultural land.

I ts origins have been lost in time but people have settled there from the Christians time.

T here is also evidence of occupation from Roman times and the

Almohads who left a legacy of historic gardens and irrigation ditches.

T he

village has a very impressive Gothic and Renaissance parish church, The Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion.

The façade almost looks similar to the surrounding houses and town hall building, but inside the interior is carved from white limestone. It is a very ornate building inside.

T he

T he houses are all built in steps going up the hillsides. There

is a mixture of normal built structures and there are a number of cave houses.

I

saw about 3 shops in the village and a couple of bars, but having taken a picnic with us, I decided not to go into the bars, although they did look OK.

W hen I arrived at Jorquera, initially I took a turning to the left,

A fter

which took me high up to the gates of the cemetery. The views from here are quite spectacular.

majority of residents appear to be Retirees, there were many older people sitting outside their houses and sitting in the few squares, they were friendly and spoke to us.

having our walk around, I drove out of the village and took the road signposted to Casa de Juan Nunez and found a picnic area and viewpoint. It was clean and pleasant with a handful of benches and a picnic table with a roof over it. The views from this point are very spectacular, showing you the shape of the village and how it is built on the hillside. You also have a view of the river and the agricultural ravine to the right.

T he way I drove to Jorquera, was travelling from the Alicante

region on the A31 Alicante – Madrid motorway, taking exit 136.

Follow signs to Alpera. From Alpera follow signs to Alcala Del Jucar, just before entering Alcala you will see a sign to your left to Jorquera. This is quite a scenic route, with not a lot of traffic on the roads.

O n the road from Alcala to Jorquera and surrounding Jorquera U nfortunately there are no proper parking facilities here, so I eventually wound my way through the very narrow streets and parked by the Church and Town Hall. At the town hall I obtained some leaflets about the town, but it is not tourist orientated.

T here are ‘No Parking’ signs around the church and town hall,

but after talking to a local resident I was informed that they do not have a ‘Grua’ in Jorquera. The only time that you cannot

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in general are many white limestone cliffs, where if you look carefully, you can see Herons nesting.

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you do arrive at Jorquera, take the road to the right, signposted to Casas Ibanez, after about a kilometre, you will arrive at one end of the village where it would be the best place to park and just go and explore and enjoy your walk around this village.

I t is totally different to anything else I have seen in Spain.

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T h e Ta u re a n ’s c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s a re s o l i d i t y, p r a c t i c a l i t y, e x t re m e determination a n d s tren g th o f wi l l - n o o n e w i l l e v e r d ri v e th em, b u t th ey wi l l w i l l i n g l y a n d loyally follow a leader they trust.

They a re stable, balanced, conservative good, law-abiding citizens and lovers of peace, possessing a l l th e b es t q u a l i ti es o f th e b o u r g e o i s i e .

As they have a sense of material values and physical p o s s e s s i o n s , re s p e c t f o r p ro p e r t y a n d a h o r ro r o f f a l l i n g in t o d e b t , t h e y w i l l d o e v e r y t h i n g i n t h e i r p o w e r t o m a i n t a i n th e se cu ri ty o f th e s ta tu s q u o a n d b e s o mewh a t h o s t i l e t o c h a n g e .

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Aries

n excellent moneymaking opportunity could fall into your lap. The work involved is exacting, but this doesn’t bother you. You’re willing to do whatever it takes to make this job a success. If you keep your eyes on the prize, you’ll be able to afford several luxuries which were previously out of reach. It’s probably best to choose items of long lasting value right now. Quality merchandise will serve you well for years. It will also provide a much needed sense of stability.

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areer opportunities abound, but you have to be careful about choosing the right one for you.

You may be hired for your exquisite taste. This is your big chance to offer the public luxury merchandise at a discount price. Keep careful records of all your transactions, as they will give your employer a clear picture of just how much you bring to the company. If you’ve been thinking of going for a more managerial role this would be a great time to throw your hat in the ring

P

Taurus

S

Gemini

lay up your most attractive assets.

Give careful consideration to the colours and cuts you wear. If you’re not sure what looks best, enlist the aid of a fashionable Libra or Pisces. You may even want to pay a professional to show you what to shop for. Don’t be surprised when people start expressing romantic interest in you.

You’ve been blessed with a great deal of sex appeal. Knowing how to make the most of it will make life exhilarating

pending more time on your own helps you reconnect with your spiritual core.

Lately, others have had too much influence on your thinking. By separating yourself from the fray, you’ll stop feeling pressured to spend your time on meaningless activities. Pretty soon, you’ll take up a half forgotten hobby which once gave you pleasure. Reading, knitting, woodwork, it really doesn’t matter what this pursuit involves, so long as it lifts your spirits.

Virgo

Libra

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lthough you’ve always drawn comfort from routines, they’re starting to irritate you now.

It’s time to vary the course of your daily life. Taking an adult education class can be helpful. You’ve been blessed with a strong intellect. Learning a foreign language, taking up a musical instrument or studying a subject you’ve always adored are among the possibilities. If you have a chance to travel overseas, take it. This journey could have a profound impact on your lifestyle.

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ou’ll enjoy a new level of intimacy with someone special. It’s time to put your expectations aside and focus on your partner’s sensibilities. By listening more than you talk, you’ll learn a great deal.

While you need lots of verbal reassurance, your friend may prefer physical displays of affection. Be more forthcoming with kisses, hugs and caresses. Starting a savings plan could protect you from future market fluctuations. If you have a lot of debt, do some research into consolidating your loans.

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A

omance is about to enter your life so be prepared to meet it. Scaling back your work schedule to accommodate a lover is strongly advised. You’re long overdue for candlelit dinners and moonlit walks. If you are thinking of starting a family this would be a good time to do so. Fertility problems could be overcome by reading a book on the subject. Be willing to experiment with unconventional methods. You never know which one will hit the mark.

e honest about your feelings as lately, you’ve hidden your emotions from your nearest and dearest. Although your desire to shield them from burdens is admirable, you need to be more forthcoming. You’ve always craved security and routine. If your current home life is too chaotic, you need to make some changes. Set aside a workplace for yourself. Having a tranquil retreat will lift your spirits. If you have to banish relatives and roommates from this spot, so be it

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new relationship will be wonderful. The two of you have plenty of common interests; you’ll never lack for conversation. It looks like there is plenty of chemistry between you, too. If you’ve already got a lover, this would be a good time to encourage your mate to pursue a cherished dream.

Whether this involves quitting their job, moving to a new place or radically altering your lifestyle is immaterial. The important thing is to make a sacrifice for their welfare.

Aquarius Capricorn Sagittarius B I P R

utting yourself on a schedule will result in radiant health.

Although you hate watching the clock, it’s sometimes the only way to make progress. Sleeping late and eating out has taken a toll on your body. Taking regular exercise and fixing nutritious meals will be a hassle at first, but it will become second nature if you stick to it. Pretty soon, you’ll have abundant energy and an attractive physique. You have to admit, these are significant compensations.

Cancer

etworking is highly favoured, especially if you want to further your career. Teaming up with a financially savvy person can gain you entry to an exclusive company. Take this opportunity to introduce yourself to the head honcho. Have a CV and business card on hand. Opportunities like this are few and far between. If you are satisfied with your current job, your new friend may introduce you to an engrossing hobby like baking or gardening. Getting your hands dirty can be fun

Pisces

earning something new will come in handy. You may be amazed at how good you feel when you’re able to fix some plumbing, repair a tire, or prepare a delicious meal. A business or romantic partner may ask you to assume some of their duties. You may be surprised to discover you have a knack for their work.

Once people realise you can be relied upon for help, your union will become much stronger. It’s nice to know you can be of assistance.

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Photography Up Close and Personal

by Roger Holdon

It seems to me that there are an abundance of flowers at Getting images sharp from front to back is more limited

the moment. Now I’m no gardner, although I do seem to have become pretty handy with a strimmer recently, but the colours and shapes that are around us never cease to amaze me.

With close up photography we begin to see a whole

new world of detail, that before was just a blur. Familiar objects take on a completely different appearance and new, undiscovered subjects are revealed. However, to photograph flowers or other subjects we need a macro lens-‘macro’ being the technical term for close-up. Macro photography involves recording an image at least life-size. For example, a coin of 10mm. will appear on the sensor or film as the same size in diameter.

A lot of lenses have macro settings but their reproduction ratios fall a long way short of life-size. True macro-lenses have at worst a reproduction ratio of 1:2. 1:1 is life-size; 1:2 is half that size and 1:4 is a quarter life-size. What subjects make good close-ups? Well, almost anything really.

Close-ups of familiar subjects reveal textures, patterns and shapes that you wouldn’t usually notice. Natural objects like flowers, wood, leaves, small animals and insects are all good for macrophotography.

with this kind of photography so focusing is very important.

Decide which part of the image needs to be sharp and focus on that area. Autofocus can struggle when you are working so close to an object so you may have to focus manually, if your camera allows you to. If you can alter the aperture then choose the smallest f number (given a higher number such as f18-just to confuse you!). Even this may only give you a small area of focus and your shutter speed will drop like nobody’s business, so a tripod is essential. If you want to blur the background then a large aperture is needed, such as f5.6. If shooting subjects like flowers then try and shield them from the wind as they will blur very easily.

Well, have a go and remember the key word in photography is ‘enjoyment’. So now I’ll leave you with two Pro-tips.

1. Check your background suits your subject and look for strong colour contrast. Don’t be afraid to clear away clutter that may be in the way of a good composition but please ‘garden’ with care.

2. Bright but over cast days are the best for photographing

flowersthe colours are more saturated.

Roger Holden LRPS. Va l e b c i a n P h o t o g r a p h i c H o l i d a y s w w w. p h o t o g r a p h y s p a i n . c o m

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They kill Horses don’t they?

By John Higgins

Well actually, no, but they do kill bulls. Quite

incredibly, in this troubled day and age. Bullfighting is still alive and reasonably well, not thriving, but still around.

I am of course talking about Spain, where bullfighting

is still hanging on by the horns. It still goes on in countries such as Mexico, various South American countries, Portugal, and parts of France. To Portugal’s credit, the killing is not part of the game.

What about the Bulls? At least years ago, after

the “kill” they were cut up and offered to the poor outside the bullring. Testicles being seen as a culinary delicacy, as obscene in my opinion, as the sight of a rabbits head sticking out from a dish of paella or a plate of local tripe.

Horses were of course killed regularly in the early

days of bullfighting merely because they had no protection, consequently the bullfighting rings were littered with dead horses. Again the horse meat was given to the poor. Thankfully, protective padding is used nowadays for these beautiful creatures.

As a possible point of interest, two English men In Spain, many years ago, it was known as the Noble tried, ultimately in vain, to break into the ranks of

Art of Bullfighting, and developed into a sport of social standing, practiced on horseback solely by noblemen. Today, bullfighting on horseback is the exponent of Rejoneadors, although, nowadays by limited numbers, the Domecq family of the sherry fame were famous Rejoneadors, and probably still are.

It has to be said, that the Spanish are arguably the greatest of horseman. It wasn’t until the late eighteenth century, that the noble art became less elitist, and was to be taken up by commoners who found it easier to pursue the hapless Toro (Bull) on foot, known then as Toreadors. Pedro Romero was the acknowledged master of bullfighting in the year 1830, creating the first school of Tauromachy; and so it went on from there.

Juan Belmonte, from the Gypsy area of Sevilla known as Triana, became the new modernist. On and on, through the reign of the great and mysterious Manolete, the showy and somewhat aristocratic Luis Miguel Dominguin , to the popular El Cordobes who was the first of the new style bullfighter, and disliked by the purist. He liked to break the rules, but was incredibly brave.

I venture to say the present crop of modern day Matadors, very highly trained and extremely fit, couldn’t hold a candle to the above- mentioned bullfighters; they are rather akin to the modern footballer, all puff and wind, and rather precious. It is almost probable that today’s bullfighter could have an unfortunate accident in his traje de luz (suit of light) if faced by a bull from the strain of Don Eduardo Miura of Sevilla, who was a breeder of the most frightening bulls in the history of Spanish Fighting Bulls, magnificent beasts. Their instinct might be to turn and run.. I say this with tongue in cheek!

Horses are used by the gruesome Picadors,

originally, rough farm hands with minimum skill but with a liking for sticking lances into the bull’s neck, basically to weaken certain muscles that will dictate which way the bull will hook its horns, as directed by the bullfighter. All super macho stuff, depending of course, on your point of view. In the early days, before the arrival of Picadors, dogs were used to distract and confuse the Bull; hence you have the modern day Bull dog.

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bullfighting. They were Henry Higgins, (no relation!) and the unfortunate Douglas Greenwood. I say unfortunate because he was a victim of a nasty trick, played on him whilst performing in a Corrida in the Plaza de Toros in Malaga, in the late fifties. The bull handlers switched bulls on him and he was served up a half blind bull with the inevitable consequences.

Greenwood was badly gored and his promising career ended. Henry Higgins slowly faded into obscurity.

This small pastiche that I have just served up, leads me rather strangely into various observations which, I suppose could be termed as verbal tripe, similar to local tripe, depending of course, on your own personal viewpoint or taste.

In days past, bullfighting, or Corrida, obviously served a more general purpose, in providing a need for the national and personal identity, providing a spectacle that showed bravery and machismo in front of an Iberian fighting bull. This incredible theatrical act, took a lot of skill, bravado, and a certain amount of recklessness, with little or scant regard to personal safety. This compares to the way cars and motorbikes are driven in today’s Spain, at breakneck speeds whether it be on mountain roads, main roads , through villages, around towns, all in a hurry, but to where? An early grave, or is it the dreaded lunch time? Showing the customary recklessness with no thought for their own or others personal safety.

With a little thought, patterns immerge as to the behavioural instincts of today’s society here; it then becomes easier to see how bullfighting can still possibly exist in this day and age, an age for preservation, rather than killing. Noise is one of the essential requirements, this provides a sense of security, and it simply means that there are people around and about. Speeding vehicles provides a buzz; it is macho and just like the matador in the Plaza de Toro’s (Bullring) it is also extremely risky, potentially highly dangerous and extremely fast.

One can ask is it really necessary to torture and

eventually kill a noble creature such as Spanish fighting Bulls.

I finish with a quote from Oscar Wilde: “Ignorance is a rare exotic fruit; touch it, and the bloom has gone”.

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Quick Hairstyle Fixes

by Karen of Kazkuts

For when you’re short on time or your hair lets you down!!

1] If your hairstyle starts to drop whilst you’re out, tip your head upside down and spritz roots with hairspray. In a club or bar you can use the hand drier to remould, volumize and dry hair [the size of handbags these days it shouldn’t be too much of a problem to carry a small can of hairspray with you!

2] To revive and add volume to hair when there’s no time to wash it. Simply spritz the roots with blow-drying or hairspray and dry hair with blow dryer, focusing on the root area.

3] Give a longer lasting hold to up do’s or pony tails by adding a little back combing at the roots and hairspray if required, or invest in a hairpiece, these days they are cheap and easy to put on!

4] For permed or naturally curly hair, if you have no time to wash it or just want to revive the curls.

Spray with water spray or leave in conditioner, if the hair is dry or course some serum can be used.

Either leave to dry naturally or scrunch or diffuse dry. Mousse can also be used before drying or scrunched in after to define curls or a little wax or serum on dry or fluffy hair.

5] As a last resort, if you have long hair, always carry a scrunchy or soft hair band (less damaging to hair) so in emergencies you can tie hair up or back! If you have a fringe and hairspray to hand, fluff up fringe and spray to freshen hair up. n.b using hairspray will also help dry out greasy or lank hair[to remove a build up of hair products, good old fashioned borax mixed with your first shampoo will do the trick.

Great news about the new T.I.M car boot on 7th

June, I’ll be there scissors at the ready! Hope I will get to see some familiar faces, I think it must have been October when I did the last one in pinoso! How time flies! Not sure yet if I’ll be working outside or in the bar ‘la noria’, so look out for poster as to where I am. Look forward to seeing you all!

Regards, Karen[kazkuts] see ad 54

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Something to tell you

By Hanif Kureishi Faber & Faber £12.99

The Dream Lover

By William Boyd Bloomsbury £7.99 I refer to William Boyd in a previous review, known in the literary world as one of the best writers in English, thus far, I have read practically everything that he has written. Quite apart from the superb stories that he always tells, it is his use of language that is eternally fascinating.

The Dream Lover is a collection of short stories, and an absolute joy it is to read them. Short stories are a specific form of literary prowess, and so few writers’ posses it, Boyd does. My own particular favourite stories feature the hapless Morgan Leafy, a minor civil servant posted in a remote part of Africa. He is one of those characters it is easy to relate to.

One particular story in this collection entitled N is for N, a strange title perhaps? Just two pages long and is indicative of the writers’ brilliance, and contains such intriguing English. I quote, “a sequence of epiphanic images and apophthegms, its tone fragile and nervy, balancing perilously between the profound and the banal.” I use this out of context sentence merely as an example of content, as an illustration.

The translation of apophthegms (on looking it up in the dictionary, I hasten to add, is a terse saying or maxim; an aphorism. So far I have not yet found out the correct meaning of epiphanic, I have a rough idea, probably something to do with the epiphany, and while we are at it what is an aphorism? It is a short saying which expresses something people think is generally true..

Whilst most of the ex-pats that I know here in Spain are busting a gut to learn Spanish, and at the end of the day probably end up reasonably competent, having spent a fair fortune on lessons, a gentle reminder along the way could make us realise just how incredible the English language is.

My constant reminder is William Boyd.

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What an unfortunate title for a book!! Frankly I wished the author hadn’t bothered telling me.

It is my own fault really, if I had looked at the cover of this highly distasteful book more thoroughly, I would have had some inclination of its content, but no, I went straight ahead and bought it with enthusiasm, why? Simply because I had heard what a terrific writer he is. I think possibly that I have learnt a long overdue lesson.

I have, for some time now, been highly suspect of the rave reviews given to certain Authors, and their respective offerings; on the back cover of this book is an appraisal by William Boyd, high praise from the likes of him would be enough to seal it for me, in other words for me this is a must buy book.

Not so!! This book is a pile of pornographic junk!!

There is no doubt at all that this guy Kureishi can write, but why does he have to prostitute his art form with a tale so inertly boring and unnecessary.

Do people really want to know about London in the Seventies, with a literary guide to all that is so morally corrupt and sadly pathetic, made up of a bunch of characters that are no good to man or beast?

Jamal is a fifty something Psychoanalyst practising in London, with a dysfunctional family, wayward sister, an absent wife, and a bunch of bored pseudo intellectual friends all out of their empty heads, and high on anything that comes their way, sex, drugs and rock and roll, plus anything else that can fuel the eternal pursuit of hedonism. I am not a prudish person, far from it, but really and truly, do we have to be constantly bombarded by utter trash, it is on the television all the time, one unsavoury personality after another, being projected like a missile, hurtling towards us all, trying to infect us with filth. Go away Mr Kureishi, go away and think again, write something that is enjoyable, it does not have to be populist garbage just something to make us all feel good about life, bury your trash, and learn to respect life.

I would be most interested to hear the opinion of any readers that have read this book, or are likely to do so in the future this can be done via this magazines web-site or by reader’s letters.

It is, of course, highly possible that I have missed the whole point of this book, perhaps someone out there can put me right, and after all, it is never too late to learn.

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The Fortuna Art Group The group will be holding the next exhibition and sale of their paintings and woodcarvings at the Casa Grande in Santomera. This magnificent old building can be found on the corner of Calle Cuatro Esquinas on the main road in Santomera, diagonally opposite the church. Driving in to Santomera from the Fortuna end, you will find it on the right just past the CajaMurcia & CAM banks. This fine building, which also doubles as the Santomera Tourist Information office, has a beautiful gallery on the first floor and the works of art will be on display there from Monday 18th until Saturday 30th May.

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The group meets every day at the studios of Richard, an artist and sculptor who specializes in wildlife studies of animals & birds. Members come from all walks of life and from a very wide area in and around Fortuna but all have one thing in common, the enthusiasm to do something new and challenging after having moved to Spain. They paint mostly in oils and acrylics and the subjects are very varied, reflecting their individual interests in landscapes, portraits, still life and the many aspects of Spanish life and culture.

Members will be in attendance at the gallery from Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd May between 10am-2pm & from 4-9pm. Entrance is free and refreshments will be available, so please come along with your friends and family. You can be assured of a warm welcome.

For further information about the exhibition or our group, please contact Vicky on 968 432 162 or Tony 630 218 995 Ann has also introduced a small but expanding line of baking ingredients, from bun cases to baking powder, dried fruits, nuts and flour, vanilla pods, icing sugar and many more, so thre is no excuse when those relatives visit.

So get baking with AJ’s!

For all those pampered pooches out there, there is a arange of dog accessories available such as dog leads, collars, toys, bowls, also a range of vetinary approved food, including Salters, arkwright and Dr John, and for all those pampered golfers a range of golf accessories from golf shoes to bags, clubs and clothing.

English newspapers are available to order (Saturdays and Sundays only), and what better way to enjoy that weekend paper than with a bacon buttie?

Bread , bacon and sauce all available at AJ’s.

Fresh or frozen meat (1Kilo upwards) is available to order, such as various joints, gammon , turkey crowns, which have been popular this Easter so think ahead for Christmas.

9th February 2009 was a momentous day for Ann and John Abbott as they opened Aj’s Supermercado in Hondon de las Nieves. This is a new departure for Ann and John who have lived in Hondon de los Frailes since 2005. John is a qualified electrician, and Ann has always harboured a dream to run her own shop, and now John has mastered the til it’s all systems go!

As if all this isn’t enough there is a photographer available instore (Saturdays and Sundays only) he can cater for Portraits, passport photos while you wait, also picture framing, albums and printing from memory cards (mobile or camera). So don’t leave those pictures locked away, get them printed at AJ’s.

The shop stocks a selection of English and Dutch foods, tinned, chilled and frozen. Ann and John are always happy to help with that elusive item hard to come by in Spain, so with regular deliveries from England it may not be elusive anymore! So, just ask and they may be able to get it for you (within reason!).

Also stocked is a range of greeting cards, so be prepared with a card from AJ’s Most importantly you can find AJ’s at Calle Nueva 7, Hondon de las Nieves, telephone /fax 965 480 718. Ann & John look forward to welcoming you very soon and enjoy a taste of Engald in Spain

One of the most popular lines is the Pik ‘n Mix, with all those old favourites such as flying saucers, coconut mushrooms, sherbet lemons, liquorice allsorts and cola bottles but to name a few. There is a comprehensive range of frozen foods both English and Dutch, including English sliced bread, baps, teacakes, seasonal lines such as hot cross buns, also haddock, Herrings, and even Haggen Daz ice cream.

Cooking is a favourite pastime for Ann, and this is reflected in the growing range of Chinese and Indian spices and accompaniaments, such as poppadums, pickles, raita, prawn crackers, and chilli sauce, so ditch the takeaway and pay AJ’s a visit. (Ann may even share a recipe or two.)

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Fishing In Spain

by Peter J Walkden

CA RP F IS H IN G IN R UID ER A Part 1

Its one of the most beautiful areas in the Iberian Peninsula, and since 1979 has been part of the natural park with the same name. It is located in the province of Cuidad Real and borders with the provinces of Albacete and Manzanares. The river Gaudiana passes through the park forming a total of 15 lagoons of different sizes that are connected to each other through streams, waterfalls or underground tunnels.

Ending at the dam of the Embalse de Penarroya the water here is extremely clean, and some lagoons are crystal clear, it is possible to see the bottom in places through 10m of depth. The clarity of the waters encourages the algae growth.

The area not covered with algae are seen as white mud banks, because of the large concentrate of lime, making an ideal habitat for the barbel These places are also ideal for placing our baits. But most must be accessed by boat. Reeds cover most of the banks and apart from the swimming areas you will find very little places to fish. In low water you will find more places. There is an abundance of natural food for the fish in all the lagoons. In the addition to millions of insects you can find shrimps, crayfish and clams. The lagoons are inhabited by numerous species of duck and waterfowl that spend the winter in their waters. If you are very quite at sunrise sometimes deer and wild boar can be seen approaching the waters edge to drink.

We can start at the bottom lagoon named Blanca. This is now been dry for a number of years. Next is Conceja and Tinaja. These lagoons are protected areas for birds and wildlife. No fishing is allowed here at the time of writing. These waters do contain some large carp, barbel and black bass and are very easy to catch due to nil fishing pressures. But it is necessary to find a good hiding place. You can swim and snorkel in the lakes and see the fish who are not afraid of the swimmers.

Next the small lagoon of Tomilla contains some good pike. Not much access here the carp will run mainly to 4 kg big bigger do exist. After here the laguna San Pedro abounds with carp and barbel small to medium size and it is easy to make good captures during the day.

Low twenties are available but evening and early morning fishing will produce the larger fish. It is possible to rent boats here from the hotel situated on the lagoon. Also there is possibilities to rent houses that back on to the lake, this will give access to fish longer hours without being disturbed.

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SPANISH INHERITANCE & DONATIONS: Spanish Residents are liable to ISD - Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones on receipt of an inheritance or gift wherever in the world it is situated.

Non-residents are liable to ISD on receipt of a gift or inheritance for property only situated in Spain.

Property can be land, buildings, residential or commercial properties or any other asset including shares in registered or private companies, cash, car’s and personal goods. Tax is payable within three months and if not settled within six months may incur penalties of up to 20% of the original sum plus interest.

In any event the tax due must be paid or submitted before the land registry can change the escritura (Property Title Deed).

Tax is calculated on the basis of a number of variables, mainly value of assets being transferred, friendship and family relationship between giver and receiver and pre-existing wealth of the latter. Deductions are based on the age and residency for tax purposes status of the inheritors, on the consideration of habitual address of the property inherited.

Tax laws also differ between autonomous communities, but there is a main legal body which governs the application of tax (Ley de Impuesto de Sucesiones – Inheritance Tax Act) and a number of specific deductions depending on where the inheritors are resident for tax purposes and their age (pursuant to 21/2001 Fiscal and Administrative Measures Act).

Danger in the night…….

We’ve all been there – just settled down in bed, turned the light off, got comfortable, and we’re just drifting off to sleep.

Then it’s there! The unmistakeably angry whine of a mosquito coming to supper!

How did it get in? All the fly screens are closed and heaven knows they cost enough to be expected to work. Only tomorrow will you realise that they do work when they are closed, but people have to open the fly screen as well as the door to come and go, and mosquitoes don’t wait to be asked twice.

Back to the bedroom. You’re wide awake now and you’ve turned the light on.

You stare at the walls and ceiling searching for the invader.

If you’re very lucky you will eventually spot it, and if you’re very very lucky swat it.

But how do you know it was alone. Better keep the light on and have another look. Eventually you’ll switch it off, but you won’t go sleep. You’ll lie there waiting for the next one………..

However good the fly screens are, and most are very good, in the main they do what it says on the tin and screen flies. You can see flies, and if the odd one sneaks in you can usually see it and deal with it. Mosquitoes are harder to spot.

The ideal defence against mosquitoes is exactly the same as for flies. Don’t just try to keep them out of the house – keep them away from the house and away from you!

Whether its mosquitoes or flies bugging you, the simplest solution is to contact www.insectsaway.com Sleep well!

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For Sale - Gas fridge freezer in full working order €300.00 ONO Tlf: 678 338 543 Teresa de Cofrentes Generator for Sale, Genset 6.5kva diesel, perfect working order, can be seen working in Salinas, 1,000 euros, will run a full house no problem. Tel 627 164 289 3 ton plant trailer for sale, all new tyres, 800 euros Salinas Tel 696 599 489 Childrens bike for sale Roamster, good condition suit 8-13 year old, gears ,central sprung, 40 euros Sax Tel 606 891 644 TRAILER for sale, Pinoso area, good condition with canopy, single axle 1,5 X 3m, paperwork in order 400 euros. Contact 659 934 933.

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television

40 euros, 2 parrafin heaters 40

euros

machine

each, still

Washing

in

packing

move forces sale can deliver 1,000 spin speed 200 euros, Samsung American

fridge

Ice chiller and water disp , good working order 500 euros,

wood

kennel

60

euros, 28 inch TV not flat screen 8o euros,pallets good for firewood 1 euro each, Sliding Gate 4 meters wide very heavy 400 euros, 651 103 816, Salinas 3m x 2m Multi -colour jewt rug,new,cost 395.000 euros accept 100euros Contact – 647 087 324,Hondon 2KW De Longhi

white/

grey electric heater good condition €20 Albatera- 965 486 611 Blaupunkt car radio/cd/mp3 player, model london MP35 perfect €45 Albatera 965 486 611

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The Inland Magazine™ Gate and fencing posts , sizes approx, Single gate 3ft x 5ft ,with gate posts , 15 posts ,ideal dog pen etc. 100euros .

Crevellent 649 229 353.

Pool shower with very atractive stone base never fitted. ring 966196582 (Monovar area) Tower fan, never used 20e Telephone 968 37 10 20 or 628 799 971 Sucina Electric lawn mower, used twice 30 euros, wrought iron gates width 1600 x 1700mm, the pair 200 euros Tel 965 975 607 Large bevelled mirror 100 x 80 cm, pre drilled for lights, slight marking to silvering on base €25 Albatera 965 486 611 Power shower pump, brand new, still boxed 50€Telephone 968 37 10 20 or 628 799 971 Sucina For Sale. Gents Mountain Bike.

New. Unwanted Gift. Model J Bike Hurricane Telescopic forks. La Romana area. 75E Tel: 965696213 Foot Bath Vibra spa with infra red heat, vibrating, acupressure rollers, heated floor €15 Albatera 965 486 611 Brushed chrome spotlight bar with four 50w halogen bulbs brand new in box length 70cm (can be viewed on TIMS website) Pinoso 968 434 300/617 711 872 Small chest freezer, good capacity, good working order, €50.Paul 666 445 192 (Calasparra) Shelving, galvanised metal, 5 shelves, 2.50 high x 1.50 wide, adjustable suitable for garage/ worshop, tel 667 049 647 Pinoso

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travel jug dual voltage for worldwide travel .complete with 2 cups .weighs under 500g. excellent condition 8 euros Pinoso 968 434 300/617 711 872 BLACK WROUGHT IRON AND BRASS, COMPLETE WITH POKER, BRUSH, SHOVEL, BELLOWS, AND TONGS. USED VERY Lttle .(TIMS WEBSITE) 30euros Pinoso 968 434 300/617 711 8 72 17 inch computer monitor and stereo speakers 25€ Telephone 968 37 10 20 or 628799971 Sucina Exotic range of lingerie for men, footwear and accesories. Call in confidence 966 770 298 or email georgina.cross@hotmail. com SERVICES PREMIER PLASTERING All aspects of plastering undertaken.

Large variation of finishes available including: > Skimming (Smooth walls) > Rendering (Sand & Cement) > Monocapa/Raspado (All Colours) > Stone Cladding > Tiling All work guaranteed.

All areas covered Call now 868 000 039 Mobile 606 717 159

Chain Link Fencing and Perimeter walls. For a free noobligation low cost quote, log on at www.Billericky.com or call Keith 628 613 350 - We also supply and fit ‘Grill Alarms’.

Man with a van can! Regular U.K trips, one item to part/ full load. Local deliveries undertaken. No job too small.

Very competativse prices ring Phil 609 946 451 or 627 262 762 caralyn.jillings@hotmail. com

“Spanish Lessons at the Manor House, Paredon. Beginners group starting soon, other groups available. Please enquire to Paula on 639 703 419.

Joiner / Carpenter Fully qualified Joiner. Can undertake anything from A shelf to a new roof.

All general repairs including break in damage Pergolas/ carports/ wood stores made to order and any size or collect one today Example of items stocked Pergolas: 5m x 3m €330 - 3m x 2m €230 Mature, solid timbers. Treated clear Workshop between Pinoso & Fortuna

649540016 or

whitworthjoinery@gmail.com --------------------------------------------Enjoy out door living 100% free from Mosquitoes, Flies, etc GO TO – www.insectcurtains.eu Email: insectcurtains@gmail.com Tel: 649540016

Very nice man with a big white van, Removals, deliveries, pick up service, all jobs considered spain to uk available. Phone Spencer on 669 547 068 or 680 396 886 TRANSLATION SERVICE : Sarah J Smith, Reasonable Rates. Over 18 years experience.

Sax and surrounding areas Tel: 659 213 833 Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Gentle reminder- if you see anything suspicious in the Sax area over a period of time, dont forget to report to the Guardia Civil or Local Police, or call NHW being set up in Sax. Cindy- 600 057 460, John- 676 145 421, Sarah- 659 213 833 CRYSTAL CLEAR POOL CLEANING. WE MAKE YOUR POOL SPARKLE PLUS POOL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION. TEL JOHN ON 966968132 or Mobil 627797630 Long wheel base Transit leaving for the UK early July returning

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late July, early August, space available both ways, reliable & reasonable rates. Call 966 500 121 or 690 818 090

HOUSE SITTING SERVICE

BY HONEST, RELIABLE, NON SMOKING PERSON REASSURANCE THAT YOUR PROPERTY IS BEING CARED FOR WHILST YOU ARE AWAY CAN INCLUDE PET CARE, SWIMMING POOL & GARDEN MAINTENANCE & AIRPORT TRANSFER. CALL ANDY (FORTUNA) 968687241 OR 691916121

CAR IMPORTS/TRANSFERS, DRIVERS’ LICENCES, SIP CARDS, NIE NUMBERS, RESIDENCE CERTIFICATES, TRANSLATIONS - FAST EFFICIENT SERVICE FROM A PROFESSIONAL WITH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN SPAIN - ALICANTE AND MURCIA AREAS. CONTACT JILL 659 934 933 jill@azpaperwork.com.

PROPERTY SALES

BEAUTIFUL LARGE VILLA-SAX 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Jacuzzi, Dressing Room, 2 Large Lounge Diners, High Escayola Ceilings, 2 Modern Kitchens, Stainless Steel Appliances, Central Heating,Telephone, Sat. TV, Workshop, Large Garage, Pool House,BBQ, Solar Heated Pool, conservatory & Jacuzzi, Automatic Gates. Landscaped Private Gardens 2500m2, Separate Apartment, Fantastic Views REDUCED / BARGAIN 280,000 Euros Tel. 965 978 247 or 609 931 647

ANNOUNCEMENTS Ex-Round Table/41 Club.

Fortuna/Pinoso/ Murcia Areas.

Any interested Ex Tablers please call please call Bill Easton.

Email...willeaston@aol.com

Costa Blanca Are you starting a market Stall/ Shop? If so we have thousands of new, quality clothing lines for sale, visit our web site at www. liquidacionfinal.es or e.mail insolvencyespana@yahoo.es or tel 675 218 436 nobody can compete with us on Price. We also have tons of other items non clothing available through our web site.

I would like to make contact with any Ex-Round Tablers/41ers of my nationality residing in the Fortuna/Pinoso/Murcia areas If there is sufficient interest, hopefully a pilot meeting will be held with a view to continuing fellowship and ultimately, the possibility of forming some regular social meetings.

Hair/Beauty Salons required in all areas. To build on our continued success we are looking for extra outlets for us to provide our aesthetics business. If you have a Hair or Beauty salon with a “Beauty” room available then you may be able to earn an extra income without even working. Call Gail for details on 647 782 646 or 966 196 798.

Charity Auction - El Rincon, La Murada Saturday 23rd May Free raffle ticket when purchasing.....

All sellers required to have their items for sale between 10.00 am and 12.00noon prompt.

Viewing between 11.00 am and 1.00 pm - auction commences 2.00 pm prompt. All items must be removed at the end of the auction Sellers and buyers both donate 50 c per item to charity. All monies raised are for the children’s orphanage Preventoria de Gandia Valencia.

For further information ring Heather on 965 369 809 or 692 771 279 or join us at our Ladies’ club meeting Your support is greatly appreciated 7 A Side Football In Torrevieja 7 a side English football teams, playing on astro turf once a week. Now looking for 2 more players aged between 20-40.

For more details, just call

Dougie on 628 789 335.

HOLIDAYS

history, 12,000 euros Pinoso area Tel 608 492 767 .

PROPERTY RENTALS

Driving to the UK? English B&B in France close to the Spanish border. Peaceful location ideal for your stopovers. Ring for details. 0033 562 331 962 or visit our website www. millefleursbb.co.uk VEHICLES

CASH CASH

CASH

We pay INSTANT CASH same day for cars, vans, bikes, quads, aravans, trailers.Absolutely anything

From 1€ - €10.000 Same day collection

Ring Lee Now 663 673 143 Phil: 607 848 332 FORTUNA

BARGIN 2004 SEAT ALHAMBRA 1.9TDI 130BHP SEVEN SEATS. Right Hand drive Spanish Plated ITV 2010 Good fuel consumption, many extras ideal family car 73000 miles was 7800 Euros now reduced to 6,500 euros. Tel 620 050 674. Ayora Valley Area.

Renault Scenic 1.4, year 2000, rhd, 59,000 miles only, ITV April 2010, excellent condition, 3,000 euros o.n.o Phone 664 846 009 Sax area, part exchange considered.

“Seat Ibiza Stella, 1.4 petrol.

LHD Spanish reg.Mileage only 70,000 kms. Air con, CD, Good condition. Bargain at 4,250 euros. Tel: 675 218 436

Silver Kia Carens Spanish car, 2 years old, 2 litre diesel, 140 bhp , 5 door , one lady owner , service

NEED MORE SPACE/ CHANGING LOCATION? I WILL BUY YOUR FURNITURE ITEMS AND WILL ALSO UNDERTAKE FULL HOUSE CLEARANCES. PROMPT, POLITE ATTENTION IS ALWAYS GIVEN. CALL ALLISON 965 560 707 or 675 989 866.

Are you house hunting/ or looking for a relaxing Holliday 30 minutes inland from the coast and 25 mins from Alicante Airport in the real Spain! Long and Short lets available, fabolous road connections to all parts of Spain. Golf Couse 15 mins drive away.Two beds, two bathrooms, American kitchen/ dinner, Sky tv, Air con, use of pool and jaccuzi, beautifull views, great for walking or cyclists. Sax area call 638 026 230 for more info and prices.

I am looking for a chilled out lodger, the place is in The Finca Terol,Tibi. Rustic surroundings, ideal for someone that likes animals and the country life, low rent for the right person.

For further info call.....658 626 315 Rooms available to rent, long term not a problem, Call 696 599 489 WANTED

TOWERS HOUSE CLEARANCEwe will buy your unwanted items of electricals/furniture/tools/ bric-a-brac etc Rapid, Reliable, Service Tel: 671122444 636456139 Wanted - properties for sale within 25 kms of Sax (Alicante).

Reforms, townhouses, country houses etc. under 100,000 euros. Tel Fabfincas on 675 218 436 CASH! Is your business closing down? We buy all types of liquidation/ bankrupt stock for Cash, don’t delay call us today on 966 196 777 or 675 218 436 or Espanol 659 213 833

Up and over ladder for GRE pool. Elda 965 470 245 Wanted hairdressing equipment Tel 630 681 408 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Restaurant San Francisco As you have seen, this restaurant is for sale after 2 years open. Now probably the busiest bar & restaurant in la Romana, owner motivated too look at all sensible offers. The Restaurant/Bar makes a profit, and we have all figures for two years of trading to show to potential buyers- income guaranteed!

Owner will stay with buyers to ensure smooth transition.

For more info and price, Call Steve on

662 048 747 EUPHONY

• PART/FULL Time Business Opportunity.

• Established 1998 (now in 8 countries) • Self Employed, work own hours.

• High Income and Residual comm for life.

• Clients need our products. INTERNET without a Landline.

• NO experience required (full training & support provided) • Weekly Seminars and local meetings.

• NO UP FRONT COSTS – NO FINANCIAL RISK

Tel: Spain 0034 696640747 Email: sierratelecoms@hotmail.com

Office: 0034 965637245.

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The Inland Magazine™ PETS

COSY CATS CATTERY. HOLIDAY HOME FOR YOUR CATS RUN BY EXPERIENCED CATTERY OWNERS FROM

s l i g h t l y t i m i d w h e n we first g o t h e r b u t i t d i d n ’t take her l o n g b e f o r e s h e w a s running a ro u n d p lay in g w ith the othe r dogs.

THE U.K. INSPECTIONS WELCOMED. ALSO PET TRANSPORT SERVICE TO AND FROM

M indy is a 15 month old chocolate coloured cat. She a nd he r brothe r a nd in urge nt need of new homes as their ow ne r ha s re turne d to the U K and left them behind. She is spayed, vaccinated and is a ve ry frie ndly c a t.

THE UK ( YOUR PETS ARE NEVER LEFT ALONE ON ROUTE) TEL FOR MORE DETAILS.

687514366.

K9 Clu b A d option

Animals

For

6 Terrier x S p a n i e l c r o s s p u p s w e re dum p e d i n t h e C a mp o o n La Marina b y a m a n d r i v i n g a cream car. A l a d y s a w w h a t w a s happening a n d i m m e d i a t e l y went out a n d r e s c u e d t h e puppies b e f o r e t h e y w e r e killed on t h e r o a d . T h e y a r e 12 w eeks o l d , v a c c i n a t e d a n d al l are in g o o d h e a l t h .

he has been vaccinated and ha s a pe t pa s s port. U rba n a ls o love s to s it on s ome one ’s la p a nd w ill be ha ppy a nd c onte nt to be with anyone that will give him a little a tte ntion.

a doption ple ase go t o: www. pe ts ins pa in.in f o Experienced, responsible Pet au Pair & House Sitter: A sensible alternative for your pet’s happiness and safety in your absence. Pets remain in their own environment, therefore less traumatic. No risk of crossinfection, established routines maintained, your peace of mind assured. Tel 646 581 624 elisabeth@sirius-eclipse.com Claire Crofts. Mobile dog grooming service back in business - telephone 649 280 204

U rb a n is a 2 y e a r o ld s ma ll dog t h a t b e l o n g e d t o a lady who re tu rn e d to th e U K a nd c ould n o t t a k e h i m w i t h h er. He is a v ery frie n d ly, p lay fu l dog. a nd

The Cats Whiskers Cattery (Murcia)

For more information please c a ll 654 027 748

Meg is a 5 m o n t h o l d f e m a l e German S h e p h e r d . S h e w a s found wa n d e r i n g t h e s t r e e t s on La M a r i n a . S h e w a s

Ema il: k9c lub@ la ma rina .info To view more animals for

If you are looking for a holiday home for your cat, then we have just what your cat would want!

Open all year round Exclusively for cats Individual care & attention Quiet private garden setting Special diets catered for 24 hour vet on call

Tel: 677164906 www.thecatswhiskers.es

SEX!SEX! SEX!

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Pinoso Association for the Protection of Animals : Dogs Needing Homes Call 680 170 298 or 649 384 140

CHARLIE & TEDDY Comes from an English family, very affctionate, house trained and good with other dogs

THANKS to Laurie, Bonnie, Andy and Joanne for the brilliant Comedy Night.

The Pinoso Poker Crew for their regular donations. LITANI and T for TAPAs for their continued support and El Cortijo for hosting the Auction 68

CHICA Is a sweet natured girl, about 3 years old. Loves other dogs and people

FLORENCE This adorable Alsation cross puppy is very friendly and will grow into medium to large dog.

SAMMY Just 15 weeks old, this lovely puppy will not be very big

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LUCKY Totally adorable 6 week old female