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Hello and welcome to this, the February 2014 issue, the 111th edition of Tim magazine! Hopefully, some of you are still sticking to your New Years Resolution but if, like me, it has already fallen by the wayside, don’t worry about it, you can always try again next year!
Here we go a wandering Waste Not!
No Red days this month but don’t forget to put Valentine’s Day, Friday 14th in your diaries. January certainly seemed to be a jolly wet month, let’s hope February proves more favourable, spring will then be just around the corner. Bring on the sunshine!
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If like some, you like to visit other town’s fiestas, the Sax Fiesta Moros y Cristianos en Honor a San Blas starts on Saturday 1st Feb at 1pm and finishes on the 6th Feb.
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Here we go a wandering By Chris Thompson
Years ago I spent a very rainy January in Seville trying to learn some Spanish. I had a horrible time with the language and I stayed in an unheated house where my rain sodden shoes soon grew a nice green mould. A song that I heard everywhere at the time was called “Me pongo mi sombrero.” I asked around and I was told the song style was called a Sevillana. I knew very little about Spain then and this song sounded authentically Spanish to me. A repeating song pattern that conjured up images of twirling frocks and clicking fingers. One of the teachers told me that the song was about the Romería de El Rocio. I nodded sagely even though I didn’t know what she was talking about. I know what a romería is now. It’s a journey or pilgrimage usually to a religious shrine where the participants then make some act of devotion. More generically it can just be a local fiesta with a religious celebration at its centre based on one of the little chapels dotted round the countryside, the ermitas, which are usually the home to some religious carving. The root of the word romería comes from the original destination of the pilgrims – Rome. Romerias take place all over Spain. I saw one in La Palma in Murcia where the statues were carried in a cart but the Ascension Day romería in Pinoso where the Virgin rides the 5km from Pinoso to Caballusa on willing shoulders is more typical. In Alicante la Romería a la Santa Faz is one of the biggest in Spain attracting around 300,000 people. The city shuts for the day as everyone heads for the monastery in the little village of Santa Faz where the nuns keep a cloth which, it is said, was used to wipe Jesus’s face as he walked to the cross. The essential accessory for the pilgrimage is a walking staff topped of with rosemary, romero in Spanish. I wonder if there’s a link? But if Santa Faz is big then the Romeria de El Rocio is enormous. On the key days over the Pentecost or Whitsun weekend there are usually around a million people in the village of El Rocio in Huelva province. The majority of the people that make the journey are members of one of the ninety or so brotherhoods that exist solely for this event. They set out the Saturday before Whit travelling one of the several routes that eventually converge on El Rocio before midnight on the Saturday of Pentecost weekend. The journey which is traditionally done on foot, in brightly coloured wagons and on horseback is a rowdy affair reminiscent of Chaucer’s Canterbury tales and, apparently, with just as much sex. The climax of the weekend takes place in the very early hours of Monday morning. Watching it on the telly it looks like a pitched battle. The Almonte brotherhood, which claims the Virgen del Rocio as their own, barge their way into the chapel, grab the statue and carry her on a float around the village. The other brotherhoods fight their way to the front for the honour of carrying the statue whilst babies are passed over heads from hand to hand to touch the holy statue. Somehow, amidst the chaos the statue is carried, unharmed, around the village. It’s a miracle. And that was the basis of my song. The chap sets out from Seville wearing his hat and medal which mark him as a member of one of the brotherhoods. He goes to El Rocio, does his stuff goes home and takes off his hat. Epic.
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Waste not! By Monika Wood
The Cooking fairy: cookingfairy@hotmail.com A new report released in June last year has highlighted the shocking levels of food waste that occur globally day by day. In Europe alone we generate about 89 million tons of food waste per year. That’s 180 kg per person. 180 kg of food that could feed the hungry, food that has required energy, water and soil to grow, such valuable resources in a world of increasingly diminishing natural resources and environmental concerns. The reduction of loss and waste is vital for a more sustainable future, a future that you and I create for the generations that follow. We can’t hide behind governments. We can’t hide behind the fact that we ‘didn’t know’. Modern media presents us with the facts about the state of our planet and our society. We have a choice. Do we look away or change our behaviour? One reason behind such an incredible amount of waste is bad planning. It’s so simple. We buy what we don’t need. We buy on impulse. We buy too much. To avoid waste (and reduce our household budget, too) all it takes is a plan. Here are some simple steps to consider: 1. Make a weekly meal plan. Creating your meal plan could be a family occasion. Let everyone have a say and look for healthy versions of your family’s favourites. Then think about how you can use left-over fresh or cooked food and make it part of your weekly plan. 2. Make a shopping list based on your meal plan and stick to it! 3. Never go shopping on an empty stomach. When we feel hungry we not only buy the wrong things (our ‘hungry’ brain tells us we need sugar and fat), but we also buy much more than we actually need, the first step to precious fruit and vegetables go to waste. 4. Use up any fresh fruit or vegetables the day before you do your next shop. Risottos, omelets, soups, salads, or sandwiches are perfect to use up vegetables. Overripe fruit makes lovely smoothies or can be used in muffins or cakes. 5. STOP! yourself next time you’re about to through food away. Get creative. Unless your food has really gone bad there is always something you can make in order to use up food that has seen better days. Our grandmothers and great-grandmothers knew the trick. Why have we forgotten? Or is it that food is so readily available these days that we just don’t bother anymore? 6. Grow your own. There is space even on the smallest window sill. You could grow herbs, tomatoes, peppers. If you have children why not engage the whole family in your little ‘garden project’? It is utterly rewarding when you can cook with something that you’ve grown yourself. It fills you with pride and respect for the food you have nurtured from seedling to the ripe fruit, vegetable or herb. I am sure you agree with me that these are simple steps, easy to do. Let’s lead by example. Let’s show our kids and grandchildren that we respect food and not take it for granted. This is not a problem we leave to our governments to solve. This is a problem we hold responsible for, each of us. And it is in our hands to make a change. 4
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Book Reviews Compiled by Rob Innis
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From the title you might be tempted to think this is a history book
The Hundred-Year-Old Man By Jonas Jonasson
and in a way it is – but with a difference. Our hero, Allan, is indeed 100 years old and celebrating his birthday when the story begins with him
deciding to escape from his boring old people’s home. His adventures begin immediately as he encounters a ‘long haired youth’ with a large suitcase. The contents of the suitcase become central to the story, which is revealed alongside Allan’s rather amazing earlier life. Telling how he has travelled the world experiencing surprising encounters with amazing results. The book is cleverly written to tie into factual historical events which the author magically spins allowing his protagonist to play his part in world issues, all with a comical element which at times will have you laughing aloud at Allan’s approach to life. Some might call the book bizarre and it many ways maybe it is - but if you enjoy a laugh and plenty of tongue in cheek stuff then give it a read. My only criticism is maybe the ending could have been wrapped up a bit quicker and not so protracted which tends to spoil the final chapter. Guest Review by John Bishop - the author of ‘Refuse to Forget’ due out in May
The Guns of August By Barbara W Tuchman
2014, his 3rd novel which views the start of WW1 through the eyes of a 14 yearold boy. For more see http://johnbishopauthor.wordpress.com/
The re-appearance of Barbara W Tuchman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘The Guns of August’, first published in 1962, is timely, given its dealing with the lead-in to and first month of World War 1, the centenary of which falls this year. Her masterly and very readable survey of the events and personalities that precipitated the greatest catastrophe of the Twentieth Century also provides for us uneasy omens for contemporary, though now economic, issues – ‘small problems’ in the Balkans and the ongoing US brinkmanship over their budget deficit, for example. Because no one in 1914 really wanted a war or could foresee the consequences of slipping into one, but posturing, greed and failures of the imagination were to combine to tip Europe over the edge. No one, apart from the common soldier and one or two generals, emerges with much credit. The Kaiser, paranoid and erratic, wanting to back down only when it’s too late; the incompetent Russians and gung-ho French set on revenge for their 1870 defeat; the dithering British, trying to keep out until their guarantee of Belgian neutrality deprives them of choice – all play their part in blundering into disaster. The book provides many illuminating and sobering insights, not least into the BEF’s confused initial strategy that C-in-C Sir John French interpreted as virtually abandoning the French to preserve his army. Perhaps most shocking is the depiction, later obscured by larger-scale horrors, of the German atrocities in Belgium – a matter that might pose a few difficulties for PM Cameron’s aim to make the UK centenary commemorations ‘neutral’ over the question of blame. Guest Review by Maureen Moss Born in Gosport UK, brought up in Guernsey,
A Tale for the Time Being - By Ruth Ozeki
Channel Islands. Former languages teacher and international adventure tour guide, now semi-retired living in La Mata (aka heaven on earth). Author of Tour Guide Course and various travel articles.
Ruth Ozeki explores in a fiction the ideas of eminent physicists as well as the thoughts of Zen masters. I guess by now many of you will have already switched off. Yes, this is literary fiction. It will not keep you awake at night turning pages frantically to find out who dunnit, though you will definitely want to know what happened next. It is a truly human, warm and tender story that weaves its way through two distinct cultures and time zones. The two protagonists are Nao and Ruth (the author? Well, the husband has the same name as her husband). Nao is a depressed and bewildered teenage Japanese girl and Ruth a Canadian novelist, whose day-to-day life is interrupted when she finds a bag on the beach containing the diary of Nao, presumably swept away in the tsunami of 2011. The story itself enters and leaves real life, as historical references are interspersed with ghosts and Zen sayings, and brings us to question the very nature of reality, of time and of the universe (or multiverse?) in which we exist. Truly intriguing, inspiring and touching.
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to be that of missing At the time of writing a body, believed found in the grounds three year old Mikaeel Kular, has been er has been taken into of a house in Kirkcaldy, the child´s moth are murdered by one custody. Of all child deaths in the UK, 67% n out of ten. Mikaeel or both parents, that is just short of seve y during the last three has been featured in the news constantl searching for him, days as hundreds of volunteers have been ability, in vain. night and day in all weathers and, in all prob , Rhys Jones, Baby April Jones, Holly Wells, Jessica Chapman perhaps Mikaeel now and ett P (Peter Connelly), Keith Benn because of their r mbe reme Kular, all children whose names we . These names erers murd al terrible deaths at the hands of brut hope that the ld wou are separated by nearly 50 years and one s of deaths type e thes reason we know these names is because age one aver on fact, are so rare. Sadly this is not the case, in each ren child 52 week, child in England and Wales is killed each year are killed at the hands of others.
every other person is portrayal of Britain where nobody works, an/Afghan/Pole etc etc. an asylum seeker or a Romanian/Bulgari of this is true. Britain Well, hopefully we all know that hardly any John Turner Street isn´t isn´t broken, in fact its doing quite nicely, are not representative an average street and the people filmed they were we wouldn´t of the unemployed in general because if become voyeurs of have watched it. Unfortunately we have Kardashians and other the extremes who want to watch The Island compete to see obscenely rich Housewives Of Fantasy the shortest time and who can spunk off the most money in smoke herself into Dee e Whit then switch over to see scum like riate clothing and prop inap oblivion whilst wearing the most ence 17 times. sent y ever trying to get the word “f***ing” into ontal stripes horiz wear What makes really fat women want to
and indeed there are When I look at the two statistics above could be considered, many other demographical statistics that done to save lives, is it I can´t help but think that more could be or could social services, just a case of not having the resources more? do e polic schools, communities and the along with 4.3 million I watched Channel 4´s Benefits Street the opportunity to call others and I got exactly what I wanted, e wild generalisations people scroungers and scum and mak ant, how many times about the unemployed. Wasn´t it just brilli tner/friend and shout did you turn to your wife/husband/par she think she is” and “can you believe this?” and “who does ing” and “look at the “typical, they all want something for noth size of those televisions”. on What we really saw was a televised versi
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enjoyed Benefit Street The only person who would not have l for the UKIP leader, was Nigel Farage. Life must be pretty awfu e, how awful it must 2014 could not have turned out wors peans turned up on have been when less than 12 Eastern Euro to the UK having gone January 1st, 11 of which were returning lute twat marching “home” for Xmas. Keith Vaz looked an abso then finding out that up and down the airport in sheer dismay a job lined up at a had view inter the one person he managed to l and Keith when Nige poor for car wash. Things got even worse so desperately who ns ania Benefit Street could only find Rom hours earning 17 ding wanted to work that they were spen chose to take ly fami ten quid whilst another Eastern European than beg or r rathe sell metallic rubbish from people’s bins to seek benefits. rtaining in one way or Television, the Daily Mail, UKIP are all ente raining I would go out another but if any of them told me it was and check before believing them.
of the Daily Mail, a
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Gadget Page - Fitness Help! By David Fraser, the Pc Doctor
New Year’s resolution
1) Get fitter
... yeah, right. I bet, by the time you are reading this, like me, you’re tucking into a pizza and trying to make excuses on why this resolution got away ... I did find a machine in the gym I liked though – I can spend hours at it. It’s fantastic. It has Mars bars, cans of Coke, crisps and all manner of things in it! (Sorry, I will leave the future jokes to the LOL page in here!). Will power is overrated! So, here is a rundown of a few gadgets that will help, if will power isn’t enough alone. Smart watches and Pedometers There is a huge range of these, from the simple “clip on your shoe” type, to the sophisticated linked to your computer/phone. Many of these newer ones are watches that link to your phone. Samsung Galaxy Gear (about €200) is a relative newcomer, and companies such as Nike do a wristband called “Fuel band SE”. These are designed to keep track of your movements, and therefore calories burned, and some of the better ones even keep a heart rate meter in there!
Smartphone Apps
Both Apple and Android have GPS (Global Positioning Satellite – posh term for it knows where it is!) built into them. This means that you can keep track of your location. There are many apps (Apple Store or Play Store for Android) that can map out your run, and keep track of previous runs. Just add an extra ½ km a day on, and before long, you will be ready for the marathon (I think they are called Snickers nowadays though!)
Wireless Scales
The new sets of scales link to your phone or computer, and keep track of everything. Not only that, but you can put in your height, age etc, and they will warn you of that all imports BMI (Body Mass Index). Always nice to see your weight reduction with a pretty graph!
Watch what you eat!
There are two ways to do this, one is keeping a log of everything you have eat (luckily there are apps to ensure that you don’t have to do lots of looking up and adding!), and then there is a techie’s way! But sometimes it’s not what you’re eating but how fast you’re eating it. Inhaling your food can result in digestion issues. The HAPIfork (€100) measures how fast you’re eating and can transmit the data to a computer. During a meal, the fork will light up and vibrate to alert you when you’re eating too fast. I am not 100% sure, but I don’t think that’s what they meant by “avoiding fast food”!
Star Trek Tricorder
Those of you who are unfortunate enough to know me personally will know I am a massive Sci-Fi geek, so it’s amazing that I have refrained for so long on talking about Star Trek! Many of the gadgets on Star Trek have actually come true, but sadly the medical tricorder is one that has taken its sweet time to be invented for real. Fear not though, its coming! Products that connect with your Smartphone such as the Tinké (€119) and ISpO2 Pulse Oximeter (about €200) use your finger to measure and track a wide variety of health data, such as heart rate, respiratory rate and blood oxygen level. The Scanadu Scout, a hockey-puck shaped device that you place on your forehead, is designed to track and analyze your vital signs. Another few years, who knows where we will be! OK, after writing that lot, that’s enough exercise for one day! I have finished my pizza, maybe time to head for a pint!
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JAGUARS Country Cruise to La Torreta. “ A Record Turnout “ By Eirc Arnold
Fabulous blue sky and brilliant sunshine greeted the members of The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in Spain for their latest event on the 12th January 2014. A Country Lunch at a little known, but excellent restaurant called La Torreta located half way between Sax and Elda about 30 Km. inland from Alicante. Most of the cars congregated at the Repsol Gas Station in Sax before going on to the restaurant just a couple of kilometres away. May I take this opportunity to thank all the members that attended especially the new members and to thank Ian our Events Manager for putting together such a brilliant day. We finished up with 23 beautiful Jaguars, all polished to within a inch of their life, especially David Sleap’s newly acquired S Type which I have to say looks as though it has just come out of the showroom even though it is 11 years old. This superb selection of Jaguars almost filled the car park of the little country eating house. As for Members and Friends, we had a Record Turnout with 65 people. This filled the restaurant to almost overflowing. I have to compliment Simona and her girls from La Torreta for providing not only fabulous food but brilliant service to 65 hungry and rather noisy automotive enthusiasts. I also have to mention that we were honoured with a special guest, John Brewster, the JEC XK120, 140, 150 Forum Co-ordinator who was visiting Spain and was brought along by our good friends Mike & Brenda Pike.
just after 5:00pm however some of us were still there at 6:00pm - what a great day. Our next meeting is provisionally planned for Sunday the 2nd March, venue yet to be decided. The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest of the worlds Jaguar Clubs, apart from joining in the fun at the meetings, members also benefit from a glossy 132 page A4 monthly magazine, Jaguar spares department and a technical advice service second to none. If you live in Spain and own a Jaguar you should be a member of The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. The JEC in Spain is organised by Eric Arnold and Ian McMenemy. Eric can be contacted by email at jaguarspain@outlook. com or by phone on 609931647 or alternatively check out www.jecspain.es or the JEC main web site www.jec.org.uk. Our Events Manager, Ian McMenemy can be contacted at McMenemy@JEC-events.com. Not forget David Shea who looks after our Facebook identity and John Parkin who manages our dedicated web site www.jec-spain.es if you would like to eat at La Torreta, see their advert on page 38 for more details.
Restaurant La Torreta went to exceptional efforts to make this event a success. The food was fabulous and for a price that was phenomenal value for money. We started with a plate of sliced fried cheese on a bed of thinly sliced tomato drizzled in olive oil, and a basket of fabulous fresh baguette slices, followed by deep fried Boquerón’s (small fishes), then Sepia a la plancha, the tenderest griddled squid you have ever tasted. A choice of main course was offered, slow cooked shoulder of lamb, entrecote steak, sea bass with cava sauce, grilled hake, or for a small supplement either a fillet (solomillo) steak (the best you will get anywhere) or a Chuleton Steak (T Bone) a huge piece of prime beef. A selection of deserts were then offered as well as good strong coffee. Wines consisted of El Cotto 2008 for the red, Olite for the rose and a very pleasing little Riesling for the white or for those who wanted it endless beer.. All this for 23 Euros which offered our members exceptional value for money. This is the second time that JEC Spain has visited La Torreta, I am sure it will not be the last. Some members have already said we must repeat this event again in the not too distant future. Satisfied a satiated, all the members congregated outside just as the sun was going down for the obligatory group photographs. A last chat and a final coffee or last slurp of wine and then people started to depart 12
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TIM Magazine™ One of the biggest questions I get asked is, “How do I stop my dog from barking”? Dog’s who bark a lot are doing so because they are releasing excess, frustrated energy. Many of the dogs that are barking behind fences, up and down the Costa Blanca are doing so because they have not been exercised properly. Some of them probably never even get to the other side of that fence to explore the world, like they need to. There are many people who believe that if they just leave their dog in the garden all day, that will substitute a walk, but it won’t. Dogs who are not getting enough exercise, will build up excess, frustrated energy and when they do, that energy has to be released somewhere. Some dogs release their energy by chasing their tails, which I think is very sad to watch. That is a dog who is at its lowest. It’s similar to watching a human rock back and forth in distress, other dogs will become obsessed by something, to release their energy, some can become aggressive, but most
something wrong, I have seen many people stroke a dog, to try and get them to stop unwanted behaviour. all this will do is snowball that negative behaviour. Dogs want to see and experience the world just like we do. How would we be if we were stuck in our houses every day and hardly ever got out to meet people or take part in our favourite activities? The answer to that is we would become grumpy and snappy, just like a dog would. If you don’t believe me, you try it for a week. Your boundary is your garden fence and you can’t go any further. I can guarantee you that you will not like it. I worked with a dog once and before I met the dog, there had been ten organizations involved in trying to sort his problem out, including the RSPCA. Every single one of those organizations advised that the lady should have this dog put to sleep, because he had bitten one person and growled at another. When I visited the house, on the kitchen wall that led to the garden was a big dent, almost as if a concrete football had hit it. I knew what it was. This was where the dog was releasing
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will just bark and that is why Spain is full of barking dogs not enough exercise. A dog’s cycle during a day is really simple,they wake up in the morning and first of all they need exercise and I mean proper exercise, not a quick walk around the same old block. After exercise, they then rest for about an hour and after that they eat their first meal of the day, they will then go into a resting mode, until the afternoon or evening when they repeat that process again. Exercising a dog is vital in keeping them calm and balanced. Along with exercise, they need consistent rules that they need to follow each day, just like we have. When I talk about rules for a dog, I am basically talking about guidance, not “do this and do that” etc....
its excess energy by constantly licking the wall and at that point I knew this dog was not getting enough exercise and the lady was honest enough to admit that the dog was getting no exercise at all. That all changed and the dog started having two good walks a day and since then he has behaved like an angel and to think that TEN organizations advised that the dog be killed! Fulfil a dogs needs and you will have a beautiful calm friend for life. One of the cruellest things you can do to a dog, who is the most sociable species on earth, is to just leave them on their own behind a fence in your garden. We have set up an animal charity, where we help the most severely abused
Promoting calmness instead of excitement is a rule. A dog’s natural state is calm.
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The Legal Page Written by Rob Innis with Ignacio Pellicer Mollá (Abogado- Solicitor – Barrister ) of Pellicer & Heredia Abogados
MODEL 720 : DECLARATION OF ASSETS AND OWNERSHIP OVERSEAS Last year a new tax was introduced that has proved very unpopular and confusing. It was discussed at length during one of Pellicer & Heredia’s information seminars and I remember many people got very ‘heated.’
The period for presenting the model 720, declaration of assets and rights located abroad (for the year 2013) is from 1 January to 31 March 2014. Three distinct groups define this declaration: 1) Bank Accounts Which are already open, or for which you are already an account holder during the year, which corresponds to the declaration. Valuation: whichever is the highest, the balance as of December 31 or the average balance for the last quarter. 2) All types of financial assets Information on securities , assets, shares or amounts representing the capital stock of all types of entities , or the transfer of capital to third parties, held abroad, as well as life insurances for which they are the beneficiary and annuities or temporary income of which they are the beneficiary . Valuation: Value on 31 December 3) Real estate Valuation: Acquisition cost You are obliged to submit the model 720, overseas assets declaration, when any of these three groups amount to or exceed 50,000 euros and only for the group in which this amount is exceeded.
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You will also have to make the declaration if in any of the 3 sectors, you did not previously have to declare that you had assets to the value of 50,000€, if you now do have assets to the value of, or exceeding 50,000€. Failure to meet this tax liability will be penalised by the Spanish tax administration with heavy fines for each asset undeclared. Remember it is important for all residents to be fiscally resident in Spain and make their annual tax return known as Declaracion de Renta. Pellicer & Heredia are running their popular information seminars in February, details below. Nick Venn of AES International will also be joining them. Tuesday February 4th 2013 Glenns Restaurante, Castalla 10.50 for 11am start Tuesday February 11th 2013 Centro Municipal, Ciudad Quesada 10.50 for 11am start
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However, the fact remains it is current legislation and therefore does need to be complied with by those having resident status and the following financial situation.
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Once you have made the 720 declaration, regarding your assets overseas, you then need only declare your overseas assets in subsequent years, when any of the above 3 distinct sectors experiences an increase in value greater than 20,000 euros, or if you are no longer the owner of the aforementioned assets.
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The Royal British Legion in Spain, Pinoso Branch The Pinoso branch of the Royal British Legion in Spain has had another positive year in 2013 and raised €2065.50 for the Poppy Appeal.
Some of the highlights of 2013 included:- St George’s Day meal on the 23rd April at the home of Norman and Margaret Spence. - Summer Hog Roast on Saturday 6th July at the home of Janice & Peter Rawlings. - Representatives attended and presented donations of food supplies and flowers for the poor and needy at the Pinoso Fiesta Flower Festival in August. - A Gala Day in September was a huge success with stalls, Zumba demonstration, the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club and Dog Show. - On Sunday 10th November, the Pinoso branch of the Royal British Legion in Spain held its annual Service of Remembrance at the Parochial Church of St. Peter. A wreath was laid by Branch Chairman
Mr. Frank Ring. The service was attended by a large Spanish and British congregation and was conducted by Father Manuel Llopis and Sue Fancourt-Buske. Local Spanish Band the Union Lirica Pinosense played during the service and their Solo trumpeter played flawless renditions of The Last Post & Reveille. Afterword, members of the Royal British Legion and their guests, enjoyed lunch at Meson Tonet restaurant. -In December a tour of an Olive Mill was followed by Christmas Lunch in Jumilla. The Pinoso branch of the Royal British Legion in Spain has a full programme of social events throughout the year. Please remember, you do not have to be an ex Member of the Armed Forces to join. Meet people, make new friends and raise money to help the armed forces of yesterday, today and tomorrow. N.B. Next Meeting 19:30 on Tuesday 25th February 2014 at Meson Tonet restaurant in Pinoso. For more details, please contact: Branch Secretary. Email: secretary.rbl.pinoso@outlook. com; Tel: (0034) 686 696 365
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Valencia’s Fallas
TIM Magazine™ The story goes that the Fallas, one of Spain’s biggest and most glorious fi estas, originated sometime around the end of the fifteenth century when the carpenters of Valencia celebrated the end of winter bay burning the rubbish that had accumulated in their workshops. If those poor woodworkers could see what their bonfires have become, their eyes would pop out in amazement For the week before the four day beano in March (1519), huge sculptures are erected in an orgy of weird and wonderful design. In the casals home to each individual falla group life becomes a twenty-four hour party. For a non-Spaniard the thought of millions of Euros worth of artistry going up in smoke is strange to say the least; but this is Spain they take their fiestas seriously here. Fallas ends with the burning of the enormous, outrageous papier-mâché and polystyrene sculptures on the night of the crema. To be a true fallero is to be born into a casal, to live and breathe the life on a daily basis. José Gutierrez became a fallero almost by adoption, when his grandmother settled him with other boys in the casal below her apartment. His parents didn’t originate from Valencia, but José grew up in the true fallero tradition, and the casal became his second home. “Some people say that they like most the flowers, or the incredibly noisy fireworks, the mascleta, or the beautiful costumes, or the crema, the night when all the fallas throughout the city are set on fire, but for me, the whole of the Fallas is important. We spend all year planning for those four days, and the fiesta takes over the whole of
the city. The day after, we perhaps shed a little tear and start all over again.” To get an idea of what a falla actually looks like it is worth taking a trip to the Museu Faller, just opposite the City of Sciences, where decades of ninots – the comical, heroic, winsome, or boorish characters that form part of the final fallas - show the evolution of this peculiarly Valencian art form. In the hierarchy of posh fiesta frocks the poshest of all is that worn by the falleras in the major fiesta in the Valenciano calendar, when the ladies of the casals, the individual organisations that make up the Fallas, walk the streets nonchalantly, or as part of the parades that snake through the city’s streets, in finery as splendid as anything seen at the Royal Courts of the 18th century and as far removed as it is possible to imagine from the countrified clothing that some say the costumes are based upon. From September to March small workshops throughout the city create the ensembles that will be worn for the days of the Fallas, each one made to order, and each separate confection kept secret. In a tiny street just of Calle Colon, Valencia’s high-class shopping area, Maria Monforte brings thirty years experience of the intricate art of making Fallas costumes to her small shop. The overhead lights sparkle off the silver and gold threads in the lengths of gloriously rich woven fabrics that lie in racks along one wall. Along another, dozens of rolls of ribbon create a kaleidoscope
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Costa Blanca above a display rack of beautifully hand-made embroidered shoes. In the shelves behind her small counter, plump velvet pads provide the backdrop to the ornate hair adornments that are an essential part of the folklore costume. Many years ago women would keep silk worms at home to sell to make the material, and would often make the costume themselves. Now though, only the most expensive costumes are made entirely of this material. Rayon is mainly used these days, and a complete Falla dress could cost between 1,500 - 1,800. If you were to be chosen Reina or just wanted to be extravagant, pure silk would cost about 3,000 for the material alone, and a complete hand-made costume could be anything up to 10,000. With each woman usually having two Fallas costumes, the dress account can soon add up to a healthy sum. To economise, each costume is usually worn for 2-3 years but each outfit will also have two of the bolero jackets that help to create a completely different look. On one of the mannequins in her shop window Sra. Monforte displays a stunning costume of burnt orange with dark green highlights in the ornate design. One jacket is in the same colour as the skirt, but the other matches the deep green of the highlights, and when the jackets are exchanged the costume takes on a whole new look. Many of the children falleras are dressed equally as ornately as the adults. “I think this is a mistake,” comments Sra. Monforte. “Years ago we dressed them as children, but now they are dressed as adults from a very young age.” But as young and old parade through the streets in their exquisite costumes, accompanied by the falleros in their black knee pants and waistcoats with crisp white shirts, the shimmering of colour and sparkle of ornate headwear is stunning in the bright spring sunlight. From Mayan and Aztec times chocolate has always had a reputation as an aphrodisiac. Casanova was reputed to use it with champagne to seduce the ladies; Madame de Pompadour was advised to take it with ambergris to stimulate her desire for Louis XV… but to no avail, and Madame du Barry, reputed to be a nymphomaniac, encouraged her lovers to drink it in order to keep up with her. Chocolate is as inseparable from the Fallas as is the Ofrenda de Flores, the flower offering to the Virgin of the Helpless that fills every street, as almost 90,000 participants, dressed in their Fallas finery, parade to the Basilica of the Virgin where their bouquets are interwoven to form an enormous floral tapestry. The drink is usually taken with buñuelos, deep-fried doughnuts made from pumpkin. In the tiny Plaza Santa Catalina, almost next to the Cathedral, the Horchataria Santa Catalina opened its doors, in what was then just an ordinary Valenciano house, at the turn of the 19th century. Two hundred years later the twentysomething year-old Chicote sisters, Isabel and Elena, run the family business. It was where they grew up and from the age of twelve the sisters were forming and frying the fat buñuelos and slim churros. “Many people in Spain think that chocolate is thin and made with water,” says Isabel. “That’s not true. Historically the chocolate is made only with milk, and should be so thick that you can almost stand a spoon up in it.” The idea of drinking it in a more liquid form was that of the foppish French, no doubt unable to take the staunch consistency of the original Spanish product. During the days of the Fallas, the horchataria, along with many of those in Valencia, quadruple their staff and have to close the doors because of the crowds partaking of the Falla custom of chocolate and buñuelos, “Years ago people would have made their own buñuelos at home, but it takes quite a long time to prepare so now people prefer to go to the cafés to eat them.” …. preferably dunked in thick, rich, dark brown chocolate. But no-one need ever go without their doughnuts, as buñuelo stalls stand on every street corner and are busy night and day during Fallas. And if chocolate is indeed an aphrodisiac, then those days in April must be an incredibly virile time! E-mail: editor@timspain.com • Web site: www.timspain.com
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Sterling v Euro update
Eurozone economies so continued volatility on the GBP/EUR pair is likely.
Throughout January we’ve seen the Pound regain ground against the Euro. Other than a brief drop on 13th/14th, the rate has held above 1.20, pushing over 1.21 19th/20th.
A point of caution should be noted by anyone expecting Sterling’s good run against the EUR to continue upwards indefinitely. The Bank of England recently voiced their concern that ‘GBP’s continued strength will have a negative impact on the UK export industry, which in turn is likely to seriously distort our recovery process’. If GBP continues to gain ground against the major currencies, particularly the EUR, the BoE may step in and try to control Sterling’s value! – If you are waiting to bring over any sterling, don’t dally too long and miss the boat!
The pair remains within the upward channel on the weekly chart slowly regaining the January 2013 plummet. If the momentum continues, 1.23 looks a likely stalling point.
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T.I.M Magazine This month I thought that I’d write and let you all know about the benefits for cycling .There are many benefits and reasons to cycle, Longer Life, Improved Health, More Energy, Lower Costs, and Extra Fun. It’s official cycling makes you a better person in many ways. Here are just a few for you to digest. 1. It is a Healthy activity that you can do for the rest of your life. Unlike running , biking is not hard on your body, you are able to enjoy the sport forever. Since it is not hard on your joints it is one of the easiest ways to exercise. It is even recommended as rehabilitation for most injuries because it is non weight bearing. Biking builds strength and stamina, tones muscle along with reducing the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and some of the most common forms of diabetes.
. L A C I G O L C CY Benefits and The . Reasons for Cycling
2. Great Stress Reliever. Getting outdoors and connecting with nature is a great way to release stressful thoughts. It is said that biking can be a better stress reliever than meditating as you focus on your next stroke, next turn or next move. 3. Good for the Environment. Carbon Footprint = 0 Save the Environment by using your bike to work or at every opportunity that you can. 4. Lose Weight. Biking actually trains your body to burn more fat. It obviously burns calories while you are biking but it also burns calories long after you have stopped pedaling. 5. Overall happiness. It is science, endorphins are released when you bike ( or exercise ). Endorphins are your body’s feel good drug, Serotonin that is why you get addicted to biking. When you get on a bike there is a feeling of freedom you cannot deny, there is a thrill of speed and an overall sense of awesomeness that is taking place every single time and you cannot help but smile. 6. Social Sport. Biking is a very social sport, it is a great way to hang out with your friends, partner or family and to meet new people who also love and share your passion for cycling. 7. Better Sleep. All the fresh air, exercise and daylight will help you sleep better and longer. 8. Great way to see around the area. You want to get familiar with the area then do it by bike, finding new routes, tracks, canal paths, tapas bars, restaurants etc. 9. Boost of Energy. Biking will increase your energy levels, boost your self esteem and confidence by activating the brains neural circuits which make a person feel more energized. 10. Sexier Legs. Yes it’s true, your legs become more toned and sexier. What sets cycling apart from most forms of exercise is how well it fits in to our busy modern lifestyles. Apart from the bicycle itself ( and a recommended safety helmet ) no other equipment is required, no special time needs to be set aside and no special clothes are required. How much you ride depends on you, your fitness and your lifestyle. The more active an individual is, the healthier they are. But whichever form of cycling you do remember to have fun while doing it. So “ Get on Yer Bike”. All of our routes are now available from our book “Cycling Routes, Maps, Tips and Advice” available from our store or from our website: www.cyclogicalcostablanca.com Gary and Lynn are available at Cyclogical in Quesada Monday to Friday from 9.30am till 5.30pm and from 10am till 2pm on Saturdays to assist and advise you on all your cycling requirements.
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WEIGH TO GO, GLAD! By John McGregor I waited my place in the queue, and then, at last; my time had come. Encouraged by Gladys I leapt on to the scales, and she fiddled with the weights before (nearly) announcing the words I had been waiting to hear. ‘Well done John, you’ve lost another kilo and a half – that’s 84 kilos you are now – well done!’ I was (nearly) elated… ‘Well, that’s it Gladys, that’s my goal weight –‘ ‘Oh no, John, that was only a guide to start with’ She consulted her chart. ‘Right, then: your Goal Weight is 76 kilos - hey, only eight to go, John! ‘Eight kilos? That’s nearly an armful!’ I cracked the old Tony Hancock Blood Donor joke and Gladys roared with laughter, she was a star, one of the funniest women I’ve ever met. She was our Weight Watchers lecturer from Northern Ireland, regularly coming out with hilarious things. She would hold up a big fruitcake and say: ’Now - who likes baking? Ah, to be sure who can be bothered wit’ all that…’ and launch into a diatribe (get it?) about the unnecessary and unwelcome effects of home baking on the waistline. This was 2005 and I had gone with my wife to the local class here in Spain, but I was the only man in a 25 strong group. I found the ‘dieting’ all very easy, not like the first time in my previous marriage. Then I was married to a serial dieter (you know, lived on Corn Flakes and Shredded Wheat...), but that one could tell you the calorific value of a blade of grass. In those days I was still drinking, but by now having put down my pint for good I was able to concentrate on the subject, and combining this with a little exercise the kilos fell away. For the only time ever in my life I became Teacher’s Pet: often at the end of the initial traumatic-for-some weighing in Gladys would announce loudly: ‘OK everyone - let’s congratulate the Slimmer of the Week, its John – again! (chorus of “Boo, fix, creep etc). My new friend Gladys would always ask me how I’d done it, to which I would always reply: ‘Well, it was easy really – I just turn up at the table, and eat the delicious meals my lovely wife has cooked for us…’. As it happened, my wife herself was a model Weight Watcher, almost always losing the recommended amount every week, steadily moving towards her goal weight - but being a man I lost it quicker, much to everyone’s irritation. The wonderful Gladys made me howl, encouraging us all the way with great stories about her weight problems pre-WW - like how she always looked forward to Saturday nights, when her musician husband was sure to be out and the fridge stocked ready for an unobserved naughty binge in front of the TV. But one night his gig was abruptly cancelled, he was cross and poor old Gladys hadn’t even started, so a miserable night was shared by all. One large weight-struggling lady often sat glassy-eyed amongst us, and when quizzed one week about her non-existent weight loss said morosely: ‘Hmm... it’s a good job there’s no calories in gin - ‘ ‘What?’ shrieked Gladys, ‘Whoever gave you that idea? No wonder you’re not losing weight!’ The poor woman looked very embarrassed… At last my big day arrived. It had taken me five months, with a cruise holiday in between when I’d gone off the rails – not literally – and had a minor setback, but I weighed in that day smack on 76 kilos: I hadn’t been that light since my late teens. Gladys acted as though I’d won a Gold Medal at the Olympics as she presented me with my lifetime membership. I carried on going to show support for my lovely wife who then also triumphantly made it, so we duly shared the experience together. We still laugh today about that eventful period and often bump into people we met on the course and share a laugh while eying each others waistlines.... If you’ve ever been to Weight Watchers you will know that it doesn’t teach you about dieting at all, merely a new weigh (!) of living, a new approach to eating and food that sets you up in life to learn and instinctively know what’s good - and what’s bad for you. Now - the 64,000 calorie question: did I keep the weight off? Well, I admit, I have put a little back on, but as people had told me I looked quite gaunt at the time of hitting my goal weight, so a few kilos back didn’t really matter. These days I’m usually just around the 80 kilos mark - OK, four over my goal weight - but when you consider I started off at 94.5 kilos, that means I shifted nearly three stone of blubber in real money - and I haven’t put it back on. That is all down to Weight Watchers and my lovely friend Gladys, who made me laugh a lot along the weigh (sorry, couldn’t resist it) at the time, and taught me all those good habits. I’m Glad she did!
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new Sushi? Words and research by Julian Flint
With the world’s population growing by a reported 200,000 people per day yes you read that right, 200,000 people per day how do we continue to feed this massive growth? According to a recent U.N. report, insects could be a solution to some of the world’s food and health problems. They’re nutritious, eco-friendly and abundant. Many countries already consider them a staple part of their diets. and they are also loaded with iron/thiamine and niacin in other Well help may be at hand, a British company Ento is now starting to come to the fore by supplying bugs packaged as cricket coquets and grass hoper dumplings to mention just a few. Most of you will think “yuk” you wouldn’t catch me eating an insect. But before you say never, give it a thought, insects are energy efficient, they are full of quality nutrition with very little or no fat. Take a locust for example, nearly 79 % of a locust is quality protein, part of its shell is made of Creighton and there is research on this, which is all ready showing that Creighton can boost your immune system, although research on this area is still ongoing. Insects are thought by the masses to be nothing but critters, but with insects being in abundance the world over, they could and possibly will become part of everyone’s daily diets in the not too distant future. Ento is currently looking at ways of packaging and producing insects so that they look more entertaining to eat and they hope to start selling insects for consumption into the UK and the Eu market place later on this year The benefits of consuming insect are indeed multifold, starting with the fact that they are very good for you. To see the real nutritional value of insects, 12.9 grams of protein, and 75.8 milligrams of iron and 5 grams of carbohydrates are contained in silk worm pupae or a nice steaming hot bowl of ofermites, if you’re watching your figure and you wish to cut down on carbohydrates the aforementioned are an ideal food on which to snack. If its protein you crave, you need look no further than the caterpillar, these little grubs pack a massive 28 grams of protein per 100 grams
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words vitamins B1 and B3. When you compare the nutritional values of insects to beef or even fish, it is pretty clear which of them is the smart food! Protein levels of beef and cod may have protein levels on par, but the beef and cod come well short of insects when it comes to vitamins and iron levels. The farming and harvesting of insects takes very little water and transport fuel compared to livestock, grains and even vegetables. It’s also more efficient than raising cattle. One hundred pounds of feed produces 10 pounds of beef. The same amount of feed would produce more than four times that amount in crickets [source: National Geographic] If America and Europe do get on board, insects could help to provide a sustainable food source for the future. If you’re in a survival situation, insects may save your life. But be careful what you eat, as some can be very toxic. It’s doubtful that you’ll die from eating a forbidden bug, but you can get sick. One common rule of thumb you can follow if your thinking of eating insects is: Red, orange , yellow, forget this fellow. Black, green or brown, wolf it down. Avoid eating brightly coloured insects or ones that have a strong odour. This odour is their way of saying “get lost,” and you should do just that. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, the safest thing to do is keep a book of edible plants and insects in your emergency kit; after all you never know when you may get caught out!
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Pasta Dish
Spaghetti with chicken and green olives Prep time: 20 mins
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T.I.M Magazine™ Well it’s February already, where did January go? In a haze of post new year hangovers? Well never mind it’s bike racing time, Yee hah (see Rawhiders piece below). I hope I whetted (yes it’s a word) your appetite last month and 23rd February brings us the World Superbike opener down under at Phillip Island. Here’s hoping for more British success.
Closer to home I can’t find any concentraciones/rallies in February, there must be some. If you know of any send me a message timbikers@gmail.com or post it on Facebook - Tim Bikers. If you want something shared please message me too as I get everyone’s posts and sometimes things can be missed. For more leisurely riding tell me about bike friendly cafés. One of my favourites is Dos Ruedas in Elche - C/ ALMANSA, 36, 03206 Elche. One of the few dedicated bike bars that’s always open, until 2 a.m. most nights actually. I’m also looking for great biking roads and destinations. Blanca in Murcia is one of my favourites. Whether you go in from north or south the roads are fantastic. Take time out to do the Ricote Valley, you won’t regret it. Tell me yours, details above.
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I’m sure you enjoyed Ed’s spiel about Costa Blanca Rawhiders last summer and he has kindly supplied an update for this year below. So happy and safe riding you guys, it’s winter check those tyres!
Jack
The Costa Blanca Rawhiders Motorcycle Club have ended the year 2013 on a high, culminating in a Christmas Lunch at the “Lets Eat Restaurant” in Benimar, Benijofar, which was attended by over fifty club members from all over the Costa Blanca. It has been an exceptionally busy year, with rideouts to various events and venues, including some fund raising for the AFA Torrevieja Alzheimers Association, which fits in nicely with the clubs logo, which is Adventure before Dementia. We are currently planning ride-outs and events for the coming year, and these include visits to other Club events, BBQs, the children’s home at Relleu, Xmas toy run, monthly breakfast meets, etc. The club has also just had its first New Years ride-out, to the 3 day Cosmopolitans event on the La Manga strip, where music, food, and good weather, not to mention an abundance of all types of bikes, made it a really memorable and enjoyable event. The club has gone from strength to strength since the formation of its website in March 2011 and now has some sixty five members. It’s a stress free and fun club, and for full details about how the club functions, please see the clubs home page at www.costablancarawhiders.com 40
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For those of you wondering how to get closer to the action there are 5 big racing weekends in Spain this year starting with 13th April with World Superbikes in Aragon (497 km 397 miles from Alicante). 5th May sees MotoGP at Jerez (609km/378 miles) followed by 14th June at Barcelona (574km/356miles) back to WSB in Jerez on 7th September then MotoGP 27th September in Aragon. Go on you know you want to do it. ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA!!!!! (thanks to Rawhiders for that, I love it and it’s not copyrighted). All of these cities are worth a visit on their own so there’s plenty to do even without the bikes!
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TIM Magazine™ In 2007 I was flying from Essex to Spain in my friend Ken’s X-Air, powered by a Simonini engine (Italian.... unreliable!). 150 miles south of Paris and 3000ft I suspected engine problems when a chunk of crankcase hit the windscreen and everything went quiet apart from Ken, shouting bug**r me!!! (A generous offer, but hardly the time!)
By Chris Pickles, Sol-aero flyers
X-Air Hawk, flown by hero’s
One thing that worries people in single engine aircraft is if that engine fails. It’ll just plummet to the ground surely? All aeroplanes glide, the thrust being provided by gravity rather than engines. You will descend, but providing you pitch the aircraft down enough to maintain airspeed to avoid stalling you will maintain control. (Stalling has nothing to do with engines, its insufficient airflow for the wings to provide lift, then you do plummet!)
I can remember everything. No fear, just a surge of adrenaline sharpening the reactions! When I fly I always look for forced landing areas, and already had a field to the west earmarked. I had loads of height to lose though, so applied full opposite stick and rudder to sideslip the aircraft, I had to abort the slip to clear some power lines that came into view giving me an unacceptably fast approach, so ended up having to bank round to a smaller field to my right. Touchdown was smooth, and we ground to a halt in front of a surprised cow (not the farmer’s wife!) No damage to man or machine…..No drama.
The heavier the aircraft, the faster the glidespeed. Here, light aircraft have an advantage. 747’s glide at 220kts, touchdown at 150kts and need 7000ft to stop. My M1 glides at 55kts, touchdown is 45kts and I need 180ft to stop. Deadstick a 747 and you will almost certainly die, in a light aircraft you will probably get a puncture! In fact I’ve googled some statistics. In 2011 you expected 50 fatalities for every million hours flown in light aircraft, of these only two are attributed to engine failures. Takeoff and landing accidents are the biggest cause, followed by weather related incidents. In the majority of cases the victims were inexperienced pilots who flew infrequently.
Powered by Italians!
The key to safe flying is to fly often, and make the hours count by practicing the difficult stuff….ie circuits, and engine failures. I suppose an instructor has the edge here as the majority of the PPL course involves these disciplines!
I’ve been occasionally terrified while flying….Severe turbulence in Almeria, Fog in Kent, dangerous situations that I put myself into, and boy did I learn from them!
It’s easy to say all this, but how does it feel when it happens. Does training, or panic kick in? Statistics suggest the training wins out, it certainly did for me.
But the engine failure, looking back, was a piece of cake, one of the most exciting moments of my life in fact! And that’s how it should be!! Oh, and the X-Air? Bolted a Rotax engine on, got to Spain …..(eventually), flies great!! Until next time, Chocks away!!
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January 21st - February 19th
Aries Signing a contract will bring long term security. It will also ease your work load. Although you don’t have much in common with your partner, you do appreciate their strengths, which are the totally opposite of yours. You’ll greatly benefit from their diplomatic skills, while they’ll be helped by your courageous attitude. When one of you runs into trouble, the other will be prepared to help. If you’re embroiled in a legal battle, take this opportunity to settle out of court.
Leo A family conference will go off well. You’re good at balancing different points of view. Ultimately, there is a big job that requires everyone’s help. By creating a rotating schedule or list of duties, you’ll avoid future squabbles. Be firm with someone who is always trying to shirk their responsibilities. You’ve made excuses for this manipulator in the past, which has created deep resentment. By refusing to look the other way at their bad behaviour, you’ll win the respect of all your relatives.
Sagittarius Planning a fun trip will make your eyes sparkle with excitement. You’re never happier than when a new adventure is on the horizon. If you’re not satisfied with your career, take a class. Acquiring cutting edge skills will allow you to land a more lucrative job. You might even decide to try a different industry, especially if your current field is withering on the vine. Fortunately, you have a myriad of interests. Finding work that captivates your imagination shouldn’t be difficult.
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Taurus Putting yourself on a budget or schedule will keep you calm. You’re tired of waking up each day and running from one emergency to another. Part of the problem is you have allowed others to dump their responsibilities on you. The next time someone tries to hand you their work, refuse. Don’t be afraid to get into a heated confrontation. It’s time the manipulators in your environment learned that you are aware of their tricks. After all, you only have one pair of hands.
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A blossoming romance fills you with excitement. You’ll find yourself taking more pains with your appearance and preparing flirtatious opening remarks. Fortunately, the object of your affection shares your desire to get closer. Are you already in a relationship? Your amour will do something special on your behalf. Be prepared to go on an impromptu trip or receive an extravagant gift. If you’re given a beautiful piece of artwork, display it in a place of honour in your bedroom or office.
You have a great opportunity to wrap up a property deal. Buying or selling a piece of land will put you in a good financial situation. If you’ve never owned a place before, apply for a bank loan. You will receive better terms than you anticipated. Is one of your relatives ill? Cook a special meal that will put a smile on their face. You’re never happier than attending to domestic duties like these. Replicating a favourite recipe from childhood will appeal to your creative side.
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Business deals involving restaurants, property or domestic products will be very profitable. If you’re looking for work, explore opportunities in these areas. If you land a job, its responsibilities will be unorthodox. It will be healthy for you to try something different. Too often, you get caught in a rut, refusing to perform duties that fall outside of your job description. The sooner you dispense with this attitude, the better. Demonstrating versatility will result in a raise, promotion or both.
You feel especially close to your best friend or lover. This would be a wonderful time to make plans for the future. Discussing your goals will give you a fresh appreciation for each other’s unique gifts. Be sure to encourage your loved one to pursue a childhood dream. A little encouragement from you will make a tremendous difference to their self esteem. With a cheerleader like you, they’ll have the courage to push past obstacles and take risks. You’ll get similar support from them.
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Working from home is possible so long as you lay the groundwork now. Your boss is anxious to keep you in the organisation. Propose a new arrangement that will allow you to operate from your household a few days a week. If that’s not possible, think of launching your own operation. You’re a natural executive and could do very well, especially if the venture is related to the art, law or diplomacy. Providing the public with goods and services that make life better makes you feel good inside.
You’ll get an invitation that fills you with excitement. It’s been too long since you spent quality time with friends. Take this opportunity to buy a new outfit. You may want to call the host and ask what kind of attire will be expected. That way, you won’t feel over or underdressed. Don’t be surprised when you’re asked to take the helm of an important project. You’re a natural choice for the job, since your colleagues respect and admire you.
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Money from an inheritance, legal settlement or insurance refund arrives in time to pay a big bill. If you’ve always wanted to buy your own place, this would be a great time to do so. A resourceful person like you requires financial security to thrive. Don’t be afraid to take the plunge. A generous relative may give you additional resources to make your dream come true. Do you already have a home? Contact your lending institution about lowering the interest rate on your mortgage.
Pisces Your natural sympathies lie with the underdog. Whenever you have a chance to challenge the authorities, you will. It’s so tiring hearing stories of people and organisations who abuse their power. Fortunately, you have the contacts to expose bad behaviour and unfair practices. Don’t hesitate to call the press with a hot story. Striking a blow for justice will make you a local celebrity. Many people share your frustration regarding greed and lawlessness.
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y e l l a V n o l Ja Now that spring is on the way, what better than a romantic break or a good day out in the Jalon valley?
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If you are quick, you can still catch the almond blossom, which covers much of the valley in a sea of white and pink. Stretches worth seeing are between Jalon and Alcalali and between Alcalali and Parcent. Remember your camera. The valley is known locally as the Vall del Pop or “high valley” so if you see these signs don’t panic, you are in the right place. Wellknown for its honey and many varieties of sausage, the valley is also famous for its sweet mistella or muscatel wine and attracts many Spaniards, expats and tourists. Mistella goes down a treat with dessert or as an aperitif with lots of ice. The valley also produces decent whites, rosados and reds, which can also be bought at most of the bogedas in Jalon village for less than a euro a litre. Don’t forget your plastic container! Other highlights in Jalon include the 17th century restored Santa Domingo hermitage near the riverside car park. Next to it is el horno del cal or lime kiln dating from Roman times when lime was used as cement for building, made by heating limestone to over a thousand degrees for three days. The kiln we can see today was used during the construction of the hermitage. The 19th century church of Our Lady in the main plaza has the characteristic blue-tiled dome of the area. If you have time, take in the wine museum and the Saturday rastro. Visit Alcalali just two or three minutes up the valley from Jalon for its medieval watchtower, which houses a small but informative raisin museum (open on Thursday mornings only). The tower is capped by an incongruous modern platform but this at least provides
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an excellent view of the valley and the surrounding mountains. Take a self-guided walking tour of the village by getting the route in English from the town hall or by downloading it from the website. It’s a great way of discovering fascinating details you would otherwise miss. On your way around, you can still see one of the few original Riu-Raus or drying sheds for raisins, characterised by a long wide covered porch. This style is refl ected in many modern villas. Raisins were exported all over Europe via the port at Denia. My apartment is on the route but not highlighted, though I’ll give you a wave if you’re passing. You are spoilt for choice for bars, cafes and restaurants in the valley. One of my favourites is Merendero at la piscina just outside Parcent for its large buffet starter and wild boar stew not for the faint hearted. The valley runs about 30 km inland from Benissa. We have concentrated on the area round Jalon, though if you are feeling more adventurous and have more time, go further inland to Benichembla, Castell de Castells and Tollos for their rugged mountain scenery. Wherever you go, you will enjoy the peace and beauty of the inland Marina Alta. How to get there? Jalon is 10 minutes from Benissa J63 on the AP7 (15 minutes north of Benidorm) and off the N332. From Concentania, take the CV706 to Gorga then the CV720 via Balones, Benimassot,Tollos, Castell de Castells and Benichembla. Further information The Jalon tourist offi ce is in the riverside car park, tel 96 648 1017 www.valldepop.es, www.costablanca.org, www.alcalali.es
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HONDON VALLEY GOLF SOCIETY CLIVE DALTON BACK IN SPAIN AND BACK TO HIS BEST AT ALICANTE GOLF Clive Dalton, a former and current member of the society, returned to Spain from a short spell in the UK and recorded
Winners HVGS Stableford – Alicante Golf – Tuesday 14th January2014 MEMBER
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arrived at this Alicante course located in the north of the city near to Playa San Juan. Once again, two late arrivals told familiar stories of driving around Alicante for an hour trying to find the course! For those seasoned members who know their way around Alicante, coffee and toast was available in the clubhouse before teeing off at 10.00
to modest points scoring; only one golfer carded more
Prior to presenting the prizes the new Captain thanked everyone for an excellent turn out. He welcomed the guests especially ex members Keith and Judith Williams house
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sitting for friends around Christmas and the New Year. Captain Martin also mentioned that 31st January is the cut off date for the 2014 Matchplay Competition. Members wishing to enter should email Martin or add their name to the list in Bar Pepin. He also reported on an encouraging response to the golf break at Hotel Costa Narejos in June. Thirty eight members and partners have signed up so far – cut off date for this event is 26th January. To add your names to the list or for more details please contact David Fellows whose details appear at the foot of this page.
For information on how to join HVGS contact the Secretary, David Fellows, on 965 978 104 and 649 552 730 or email davidfellows13@gmail.com. To reserve your place on the list for the Society Golf Days contact the Captain, Martin Taylor, on 965 978 489 and 628 827 046 or e-mail him at martintay22@gmail.com
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CAMPO GOLF SOCIETY Campo Christmas meeting at Bonalba on 13th December. I would like to thank all the members for attending the Christmas meeting, and as ever the last meeting of the Year always turns out to one of the best. We played a Texas scramble and all the teams had almost the same handicaps, but the one team with two more strokes won the day. We now look forward to 2014 and welcome our new members to our Campo golf society, and would like to welcome any new members who would like to join a friendly society, Dinner at Bonalba was one of the the best we have had at a Christmas meeting
The winners of December meeting at Bonalba (texas scramble) J Hendricks, F Brana, K Mulder. W Mulder. N/P on the 4th was M. Miessen N/P on the 8th was B. Berryman N/P on the 14th was D. Bratley L/D on the 18th was K. Beek February meeting at Los Colinas on 21st 1st tee time 10.30 (on a Thursday) March meeting at Alenda on the 28th 1st tee time 10.24 April meeting at Altrorreal on the 25th 1st tee time 10.30 May meeting at Alenda on the 23rd 1st tee time 9.36 June meeting at Los Colinas on the 27th 1st tee time 9.0a.m. Brian Johnson Phone No 618834774
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THE INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES AND FRIENDSHIP GROUP GRUPO INTERNACIONAL DE IDIOMAS Y AMISTAD We are a friendly group of Spanish and English Speakers. The aim of our group is to promote friendship, integration and the interchange of languages through social evenings, events, cultural activities and outings. We also do voluntary language Practice in The Official School of Languages in Elda and Novelda. We have social meetings in Sax, la Romana, Aspe, Algueña and Hondón de las Nieves. We are hoping to develop new groups in Elche and Torrevieja. So come along and enjoy the chat and meet new people! Our Facebook Page: Spanish International Alicante or contact Ann Marie 650 173 996
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Hondón Valley Branch of The Royal British Legion The Branch Christmas Party was held in Hondón de las Nieves. Following an “American Supper” with tables groaning with food, member Tony Brown entertained everyone with two cameo roles including the “Patagonian Eagle” that had a tendency to moult! much to the hilarity of the audience. Wendy and Tony organised a quick quiz and party games – pass the parcel being particularly popular. During the evening the Poppy Appeal total for 2013 was announced. The Branch had raised 8036.28€ a superb amount and thanks went to all those who had helped raise money for the Charity. The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Monte Alto Restaurante, Hondón de las Nieves at 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start. We have a full list of activities for 2014 available on our website: www. britishlegion.org.uk/branches/hondon-valley. Anyone wishing for more information, please contact the Secretary on 650 896 923 or email secretary.hondonvalley3577@gmail.com Our photo shows Member of the Committee and members revealing the total.
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Teka oven, ceramic hob and extractor fan all good working order 95 euros ,2 Toallero heated towel rails good working order 20 euros HP printer,scanner,copier with installation dick good working order 20 euros Hondon area Tel 620 376 035
George foreman grilling machine hardly used 20 euros Torrevieja Tel 634 316 584
Two single beds complete with mattresses, headboards and two 3-drawer bedside units all in Pine finish and in excellent condition. 100 Euros, Glass top circular table, 106 cm in diameter and two dining chairs. All in very good condition. 60Euros complete. Electric paint sprayer, unused, boxed. Top Craft model 2323264. 35Euros New, unused internal pine door. Pre-finished with clear varnish complete with frame and architrave. Overall dimensions 210cm x 83cm wide including frame. 60 Euros Black & Decker electric chain saw, 40cm. In perfect working order. 70 Euros Aspe Area. Telephone: 651 572 942 childs 20 inch mountain bike,Metallic Purple and Silver, chunky Tyres,Good Brakes,Hardly used in perfect
For sale 2 single beds 90cmx2m with head boards vgc 100 euros large wardrobe,190w,210h 4 door 70 euros, castillian sideboard 1m.50 70 euros Tel 966 682 185
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SERVICES REMOVALS-DELIVERY AND PICK UP SERVICE. Large van and competitive prices. Call 658 626 315 Weed Spraying Service For driveways,paths & car parks etc. Prices start from 20E Tel No: 675 874 665/691 260 502 Generic Viagra,100 mg,effective and safe. 10 tablets, 25 euros. Can post, pay via Paypal, or deliver for cost of fuel.Bulk buy discounts. Full discretion.Email, domyos@hotmail.co.uk, o call 671 251 332.
Pilates exercise roll for sale. Size 66 fit. Never used so a bargain at a fraction of the cost when new. 676 295 742 Mens short and long sleeve shirts,t shirts. 26 in all, large / extra large. Most are hardly worn, and some bnwt. George christian dior oakwood head umbro pierre cardin. Selling as one lot, 55 euros ono. San Vincente, 666 035 852. Black & Decker Electric Chain Saw 40cm In perfect working order. Aspe, 70€. 651572942 WWW.TIMSPAIN.COM
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CRAFTSMEN & DESIGN SERVICES 35 yrs unique skill base all work licensed and guarenteed specialising in * plastering internal/ external wall covering *stone masonry / brick & block work *plumbing, painting& decorating *mini digger for hire, mini excavations, gravelling driveways etc Free estimates help & advise Tel :966180636 or 620543155 e mail: craftsmendesign@ hotmail.com
Large van leaving Spain to the UK and UK to Spain every month. space available both ways, very reliable Tel or 690 818 090, UK mob: 07504 927034 email: v.webster@yahoo.co.uk
WE BUY MOST MAKES AND MODELS OF SPANISH & UK REGISTERED CARS ALL LEGAL PAPERWORK COMPLETED. CALL US TODAY! 965 368 274 VENUS CARS S.L TORREMENDO (See our main ad.)
2nd hand cars bought and sold Tel 691 260 502
WANTED Wanted: Upright piano in good working order, good/ reasonable condition. Contact Martyn 0n: 965 36 9 613 Wanted guitarist looking to either join or form a band, i love playing music from the 60’s 70’s 80’sif there are any bands or musicians out there please contact me i am based between Elche and Torrevieja. 661 350 963 or e-mail norman.lavisher@ gmail.com Small engineering Lathe. Tel 966 192 151.
VEHICLES
CASH
INSTANT CASH WAITING Cars Vans M/Bikes Quads etc.
COLLECTION SERVICE Tel Phil (Fortuna) 607 848 332
1 youth 125cc off road motor cross bike, only €200 ono. BARGAIN! PERFECT XMAS PRESENT Tel: 608 104 371 Monovar
Men at munch meet every second Wednesday of each month to coincide with the Fortuna Ladies Luncheon Club. Next meeting at “Alonso” near the Fortuna info centre at 13.30. All welcome,good company,no agenda! DUPLICATE BRIDGE. We play every Wednesday at 2.30 at Bar La Mata, Avda Switzerland, La Mata. For more info phone 966 715 897 Audrey. Do you have any clubs you would like to advertise? Well why not place them here? From gardening to knitting! Email bargainads@yahoo.es today!
EVENTS PARTY YOURSELF INTO SHAPE IN THE NEW YEAR! Ditch the Workout, Join the Party! Zumba Fitness Classes with certified Zumba Instructor in Pinoso, Fortuna, the Hondons for details contact Donna 966 195 876 / 699 408 773 www.zumbaiberia. com Forget the Workout - Join the Party! Zumba classes in Sax and Villena with Judith - Licensed Zumba Instructor and Quaified Exercise Teacher. For further details call: 603 438 384
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MOTOR VEHICLES SCRAPPED ALL LEGAL PAPERWORK ISSUED
A group of us meet every Thursday at the Sunset Cafe on the n332 in Cabo Roig for rideouts. We are multi-national, and all makes of motorcycle are welcome. for more info contact Rob on mollyandbaileybassett@ hotmail.com
CLUBS BADMINT0N AT PILAR DE LA HORADADA Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs. 10-1pm. For information ring John McGilvray on 966 786 774 or Mobiles 634 658 506/695 871 707 or e mailcarolejohn_3@hotmail.com
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TLC (Thursday Ladies Club) – Castalla We meet the second Thursday of each month at Nou Trinquet Castalla. Next meeting is on the 13th February when we are having a Charity Shop Fashion Show to support Cruz Roja in Sax. Entry 1 euro and starts at 7.30pm. on the 6th March we are having a bus trip to the Baths at Fortuna followed by lunch. For further information email: tlccastalla@ hotmail.com or phone Lesley Jackman after 6pm on 965 562 524. All ladies are welcome!
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CHARITIES The Samaritans cover the whole of Spain and operate 24/7. We also have a drop off centre and charity shop at Punta Prima off N332 24 hour Helpline 902 88 35 35 or email pat@ samaritansinspain.com Valentines Special at PAPAs. Make it a date! Friday, February 14th . PAPAs are hosting a special Valentines Meal and quiz. Enjoy a 3 course meal (veggie option available) to include a bottle of cava per couple for only 10.50 a head plus have fun with our themed quiz Numbers are limited so don’t delay. Email us at the usual address pinosopapas@ gmail.com OR pop into the café to book your place. MAMAs@PAPAs is back this month after the Christmas break. Join us for our popular lunch club for the ladies on Thursday, February 20th. This month we have a presentation on self defence for women. Menu and start time will be available from 8th February. EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT One of UK leading Care Companies are looking for hard working, compassionate caring people to join our team of carers working in UK on 2/3 weeks on 2/3 weeks of basis. We offer full training program, top rates of pay, 28 days holiday, excellent support team. For consultation call 685406881 Are you struggling to recruit? Why not try the classifieds - you never know who you might find! Email us now with your job details.
BUSINESS FOR SALE For Lease cafe/bar La Taska in Sax, with regular clientele, fee 21,000 euros . Call Monica on 651 778 606 if you are interested in this genuine opportunity. 59
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PETS
DOG loving couple, willing to care for your dog(s) in our home on a 1-2-1 basis,no other dog in home while yours in residence. Six years experience, references available. Reasonable rates, Pinoso area. For further details please ring 966195501, or e mail,(preferred) desyinspain@ hotmail.com
PROPERTY SALES
FABFINCAS URGENTLY NEEDS MORE PROPERTIES TO SELL. CONTACT STEVE OR CLAIRE ON 0034 965 474 314 0034 675 218 436
Ex SSPCA Aux Officer, is offering a Pet Sitting Service, in my very secure home. If you feel your pet or pets would not settle well in a kennel, this could be the answer for you. I am offering a home environment with lots of company, walks and some training if necessary. Please call for more info on 968 619 870. or see me on Facebook Pet Villa Pet Sitting. Send your pwet classified to bargainads@yahoo.es now! WWW.TIMSPAIN.COM
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Fantastic Business Opportunity! Restaurant to Let – Fortuna, Murcia. This well - established, long Running Restaurant is being offered for rental by the owners under a New Lease. Rent, terms and conditions will be discussed with potential tenants only. Existing profitable business with scope for further profitability. Traspaso: 30,000€. Call 630 607 646 to make an appointment to view & to discuss all confidential aspects. DONT MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO WALK STRAIGHT INTO A READY TO RUN BUSINESS!
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Sax - Ref: ff0565
Salinas - Ref: ff0627
Petrer - Ref: ff0425
Sax - Ref: ff0707
Villa in natural parkland 4 beds, 2 baths Swimming pool Beautiful setting
Villa with manageable plot 4 beds, 2 baths Swimming pool Outbuildings
Lovely villa 3 beds, 3 baths Casita and two garages Gorgeous views
Only 179,995 euros
Villa with casita 3 beds, 3 baths Useful 2nd income possible Walk to shops Reduced only 157,995 euros
Now only 149,995 euros
Wow - only 139,995 euros
Salinas - Ref: ff0712
Pinoso - Ref: ff0696
Villena - Ref: ff0679
Onil - Ref: ff0592
Country house with tennis court, 200m2 living space Guest annexe Close to amenities
Pretty villa 2 beds, 2 baths Fully fenced plot of 6000m2 Conservatory
Country house close to town 4 beds, 2 baths Large kitchen/diner Garage & casita
Huge cortijo 26 rooms over 3 floors Fantastic business opportunity Unique with many features
Now 164,995 euros
Only 149,995 euros
Only 149,995 euros
Bargain - 109,000 euros
Caudete - Ref: ff0677
Sax - Ref: ff0296
Villena - Ref: ff0713
Pinoso - Ref: ff0407
Country villa 3 D beds, 2 baths Fully refurbished Swimming pool
Country house in parkland 3 beds, 1 bath Fitted kitchen Great location
Fabulous modular villa 6 beds, 4 baths Fully equipped letting accom Good business opportunity
Renovated cortijo 6 beds, 2 baths Separate letting unit Swimming pool
Reduced - now 139,995 euros
Great value - 164,995 euros
Reduced - now 297,000
Now 269,950 euros
Caudete - Ref: ff0621
Sax - Ref: ff0554
Salinas - Ref: ff0531
Tibi - Ref: ff0720
Bargain country house 2 beds, 1 bath Large roof terrace 1600m2 land.
Large house in hamlet Renovation required 220m2 living accommodation Ideal B&B
Bargain apartment 3 beds, 1 bath Balcony Close to shops
Large villa with stunning views, 3 beds, 2 baths Guest annexe 3 sun terraces
Now 79,995 euros
Price 59,000 euros
Now 39,999 euros
Reduced - 170,000 euros
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