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Spanish Painters
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Stunning Segovia
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Spanish painters by Chris Thompson
We Europeans have a long cultural history. Every country has its painters, musicians, writers, poets, architects and what not but I’ve often thought that individual European countries seem to major in one particular art form. Italians and opera for example. I think we Britons are good at writers and poets whilst the Germans excel in music. For Spain it’s painters. So if you want to fit in to your adopted land and chat about something besides football what about artists? There are lots to choose from starting with the unnamed prehistoric painters of the Altamira caves through people like Zurbaran, Murillo, Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí or Joaquín Sorolla right through Nestor de la Torre or Antoni Tapies. Too hard? Too many names? Then all you really need are four. With these four you will know as much as most Spaniards. The first is el Greco. He was Greek, born Domenikos Theotokopoulos born around 1541 in Crete. El Greco, which doesn’t quite mean The Greek but leans that way, is a bit like your neighbours calling you el Inglés because they can’t pronounce your name. He moved to Toledo when he was in his mid 30s. He painted in a style called Mannerist, a development of the Renaissance style which reflected the changes in science and technology of the time. His paintings are deeply religious. El Greco’s big hit was The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, for the Church of Santo Tomé in Toledo but as a back up you should also know the Disrobing of Christ from Toledo Cathedral.
he used a lot of Spanish imagery like bullfights, Don Quixote and in Guernica, probably his most famous painting, the horror of the Spanish Civil War. He was a key exponent of the cubist style where things are analysed, broken up and reassembled in an abstracted form instead of depicting objects from one viewpoint There are so many famous paintings it’s difficult to know which names to drop but Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and The Weeping Woman are good to go alongside Guernica. Culture on the back of an envelope.
Next up is Diego Velázquez 1599-1660. He painted lots of still life, mythological and tavern scenes as well as religious pictures. This is the chap that most Spaniards cite as their favourite painter. He painted in a Baroque style which was supposed to provoke an emotional response from any audience. The picture you have to know is Las Meninas or The Maids of Honour which is in the Prado in Madrid. It’s a group portrait of the Royal Family and Velázquez squeezed himself into the picture. If you need another title The Surrender of Breda is good. Francisco Goya 1746-828 painted in the Romantic style which was a move away from a scientific to a more emotional approach that allowed artists to be much freer in the way they depicted things and used colour or light. In his day Goya was best known as a portraitist but now his paintings about the Napoleonic occupation of Spain are more famous. Goya produced several series of paintings, prints and engravings that conveyed his dark, twisted emotions. Names to mention are series like the Disasters of War and the Black Paintings or specific paintings like The Third of May and The Charge of the Mamelukes. Last but not least is Pablo Picasso 1881-1973, one of the most prolific painters in history. Born in Malaga he spent most of his life in France but
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Words by John Bishop. https://johnbishopauthor.wordpress.com This month it’s style and substance (That’s ‘substance’, singular, so you might want to skip this page now) ie the way, more and more nowadays, when you get style on the surface, what’s underneath is empty. Or, as they say in the Black Country, fur coat and no knickers. In some circles I’m known as Mr Style. Mainly crop circles, to be fair, but I do feel exceptionally qualified to talk about style: I know someone who has a D&G suit. He never wears it because he thinks it makes him look a prat. I’ve tried telling him that if I can’t see any difference, who else will? But it’s pearls before swine. As always. Fashion is, of course, where style dispenses with substance. You never hear people cry, about some glitzy catwalk creation the size of a small hanky, ‘Eh, where could I keep my wallet in that?’ Practicality isn’t at issue there and as nobody in their right mind buys the kit anyway, who cares? Where practicality does come in, though, is where to keep your wallet. Back pocket? Too risky. Man bag? Is this Islington? Shirt pocket? Right! Er, no. Not if you buy a shirt these days from a famous high street retailer whose name starts with an ‘M’. Shirt pocket from said retailer won’t take wallet of same retailer. Reason? Probably because the manufacturers, under pressure to pay more than two cents a day to workers, are saving five square centimetres of cloth per item. However the explanation I received in a store was: ‘It’ll be the new slimline look they’re aiming for.’ In my case, they missed.
You’re probably chortling that I’ve destroyed my own argument. Not a bit of it. This feature is merely the opposite end of the spectrum: substance overload. The effect is the same: loss of practicality. By the time you’ve scrolled through all 796 channels to find what you want to watch, the one you chose will have finished. The smart phone takes this on to the ultimate level. Fur coat and 796 pairs of knickers. Just a different practical problem. Probably worse, in fact, in terms of pleasure. But back to where style over-rides usefulness. Bathrooms are notorious. No more unsightly handles, control dials or taps you turn. Pity you can’t see how to get a wash - but hang loose. Be stylish. (Even though you may smell a bit) Modern UK trains (Yes, I know, so 19th Century) are even worse: sleek lines, curved surfaces, bright colours. Just no space for your luggage. So what? Travel light. Laptop, wi-fi, what else d’you need? If you’re dismissive of all this, remember it’s only the start. The contactless world is coming. Wave your hand, flicker your eyelids, it’ll happen. No impediments to style then. Including you.
Similar problems can now be found in the home. Like lids on jars. Vacuum packing makes them impossible to open by hand. (OK, I’m limp-wristed). Answer: a kitchen device that clamps on the edge of the lid and gives you extra grip. Until redesign gave the lid an aerodynamic sloping edge. Result? Device can’t grip. Beetroot off the menu. But, hey, doesn’t the jar look sleek? Pass me an empty one to throw up in. Oh, you can’t get it open? Aghhh.... I emit a similar noise whenever I attempt to switch off the monitor to my computer. To maintain the smooth clean lines on the front Packard Bell put the switch underneath. Out of sight. Great touch of style. And it does give more space on which to stick my post-it notes containing passwords. But when I’m feeling around in the dark to find the switch, does this sum up my life? Of course, I forgot, it’s progress. Like the car radio I had once (in a Polo, since you ask) that had no on/off switch. Turned out to be the button called ‘Tuner’. Obvious really. In my day, you switched on using a switch usually marked ‘On’ then tuned. OK, to one of only two stations but wasn’t life simpler? Now you might counter here that what’s inside modern communications gadgets does show a huge increase in substance, or content. For instance, my TV offers 796 stations and every three weeks when I switch on presents me with the option of choosing more. In addition, apart from showing The Great British Bake-Off, it makes the cakes for you. Thank God for the Exit button.
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Stunning Segovia
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As the train station – city centre transfer bus rattled over the cobbled road down towards the breath taking 2000-year-old Roman aqueduct both my teeth and eyes were popping out. An estimated 25,000 stone blocks, without mortar, combine to leave a legacy to Roman engineering generally acknowledged as the most impressive in Spain. Spanning over 800 metres with 170 (or 220 depending who you believe!) arches the tallest of which stands 29 mts dominating the vicinity. I had arrived in Segovia, capital of Segovia province in the Castile and Leon autonomous region via a direct train service from Alicante. It sits nestled down in the surrounding hills and mountains around 100kms North West of Madrid. It is on the main Camino de Santiago pilgrims route and I am sure makes a wonderful stopover for today’s pilgrims. The aqueduct is probably the best known of Segovia’s architectural and historical treasures but there is a lot more to see and explore. The population of circa 60,000 live in this well preserved and busy tourist town. Accommodated in both the old town area and the newer developments around the outskirts alongside beautiful trees and verdant hillsides of the Sierra Guadarrama, which can be bone chillingly cold in the winter. Late summer hot daytime sun was perfect for being a tourist and strolling around the many historical sites. Plaza Mayor is a fascinating place to sit and people watch whilst taking a coffee and gazing at the external architecture of the cathedral before paying 3€ to enter and view internally. It has the distinction of being the last Gothic cathedral built in Spain with 18 chapels and 3 main doors. Photography is banned (I read afterwards) but I unwittingly broke the rule
along with many other people. As I was departing, I heard a loud bellow from the organ so decided to investigate and found the organist and a tuner making adjustments as they moved down the scales. Spanish organs have horizontal pipes, which I am told is unique. Creative night time lighting gives impressive displays around the town - the cathedral being no exception. The effects are stunning and makes for some fabulous photos. Someone has done a good job on these floodlight installations although I am glad I do not have to pay the Iberdrola bill! Segovia now has Spanish preservation protection and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. It was a very early settlement dating BC and had a large Roman occupation. It was probably abandoned during the Moors time but was repopulated following the reconquest. The middle ages were Segovia’s golden era as its location made it ideal as a trade centre. Wool and cloth industries were especially important and a large Jewish community established itself and has left an interesting legacy of historical buildings still in use today. However, its industries collapsed through foreign competition so its importance and population declined until the 18th century when the first military academy in Spain was opened in the Alcazar. This is a building well worth visiting. It stands proudly on a stone hill and dates back to the 12th century. It has served many uses over its long lifespan including being a fort, royal palace and court, military academy, prison, and now the home of the Royal School of Artillery museum. The 5€ entry fee (excluding tower visit) is worth paying to wander around the sumptuous well preserved
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rooms with exotic ceilings, artefacts and collections of suits of armour, guns etc. Quite surprisingly there are no photography restrictions (Honest, I checked) and it is easy to get close to the exhibits. The tour ends in the artillery museum with an interesting collection of canon, missiles etc. Great for military enthusiasts.
with paint to simulate bronze. Even if the water is not cascading (it was not during my visit) you can still enjoy relaxing in the extensive shady gardens. This Palace, in baroque style with heavy French influence of Versailles, was the summer residence of Spanish Kings and was an ideal location for hunting and entertaining.
Do not be tempted to think Segovia is only history and religious buildings because it can also be a modern and fun place. Various musicians and rock bands were performing open-air free concerts around the town during the weekend. Restaurants were busy serving locals and tourists alike with the famous cochinillo (roast sucking pig) a local delicacy. There is a selection of restaurants to suit all budgets and preferences.
The palace is not the only attraction as La Granja also boasted the royal glass factory - Real Fabrica de Cristales. Now a vast museum (5€) with areas dedicated to both glass manufacturing equipment and a huge collection of beautiful decorative glass objects from all around the world is also on display. A demonstration of glass blowing is available for a different experience.
The tourist office is ideally located adjacent to the aqueduct for dispensing those all-important maps and giving free guidance on opening times and other useful local knowledge. If closed the policia local are happy to answer tourist’s questions. Other options include guided tours, varied selection of museums, and even hot air balloon trips over the town. Check in the tourist office for more information. A short local bus ride (1,10€) will deliver you to Palacio Real de La Granja de San Ildefonso where you can take delight from visiting the Royal Palace (9€) and its glorious gardens in this small town. The Palace is full of antiquities including tapestries, artwork, ornate ceilings, clocks etc. Most of which I am sure would have the ‘Antiques Road show’ team frothing at the mouth. It has to be said entry security and control of photography was much stricter than the Alcazar but still an enjoyable visit. The 1,500 acre garden’s main feature is the water cascade with ornaments and sculptures, you may be lucky and see water flowing down the ornate fountains based on Greek mythology. Rather cleverly, they are cast in lead so as not to corrode and decorated
Segovia offers something for everyone and is easily accessed by road or rail. I took a direct rail service from Alicante without the need to change in Madrid. Plenty of hotels and hostels are available. I opted to rent a flat through Airbnb that was conveniently located in the old town making many of the attractions within easy walking distance. I have quoted standard admission prices. Reductions/concessions available in all locations on various days/times etc. Some locations closed Monday. Words and photos by Rob Innis
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http://www.spain.info/en/que-quieres/ciudades-pueblos/ otros-destinos/segovia.html https://www.airbnb.es/ http://www.fcnv.es/ http://www.patrimonionacional.es/en/real-sitio/palacios/8287 More photos https://goo.gl/photos/guDf49k48HwviFfLA
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JAGUARS Country Cruise to La Torreta.
Written by Eric Arnold
Fabulous blue sky and brilliant sunshine greeted the members of The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in Spain for their latest event on the 18th October 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 McMenemy our Events Director for putting together such a brilliant day. We finished up with 22 beautiful Jaguars, all polished to within a inch of their life, every single one of them looked fabulous and it would be impossible to pick one’s out as exceptional. This superb selection of Jaguars almost filled the car park of the little country eating house. As for Members and Friends, we had a great turnout with 54 people. This very nearly filled the restaurant. I have to compliment Simona and her girls from the resturant for providing not only fabulous food but brilliant service to 54 hungry and rather noisy automotive enthusiasts. The restaurant 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 or for a small supplement, the gold award winning Tarima Hill, Olite for the rose and a very pleasing little Riesling for the white or for those who wanted it endless beer.. All this for 24 Euros which offered our members exceptional value for money. This is the third 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. Brian & Molly Patterson organised another raffle to raise a few “shillings” for the club, their efforts and commitment to the club has been exceptional. In recognition, Ian presented them with a small trophy to show our appreciation. Simona from La Torreta was also given a trophy recognising the visit of the JEC Spain to her terrific little restaurant A last chat and a final coffee or last slurp of wine and then people started to depart 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 17th January, venue yet to be decided, so keep an eye on the web site. The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest of the worlds Jaguar Clubs, apart from joining in the fun at the meetings, members also benefit from a glossy 140 page A4 monthly magazine, Jaguar spares department and a technical advice service second to none. If you live in Spain and own a Jaguar you should be a member of The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. The JEC in Spain is organised by Eric Arnold and Ian McMenemy. Eric can be contacted by email at jaguarspain@ outlook.com or by phone on 609931647 or alternatively check out www.jecspain.com 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. 8
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TIM Magazine™ Facebook and email scams Over the last few weeks, all I seem to see on Facebook are fake/viral links, trying to encourage people to click on them, and then possibly enter information such as login details, or, in some serious cases, bank details as well. Facebook is used by around 1 billion people a day, so it’s not surprising that the scammers have started targeting it. These are the most common scams to be aware of: FACEBOOK Weird Links posted to your timeline Generally posted to your wall by a friend, you see a link on your own profile, or a friends timeline. Often with a short message, these are designed to encourage you to click on the link, which will take you to a virus infected webpage. How to protect yourself? Don’t click links, even if they are from friends. Don’t click the link on a friends wall either, just because it’s there! Free/giveaway/like and share No, Apple are NOT giving away 1,000 iPads. It doesn’t matter how many times you like and share their products. The box has been opened so they cannot sell it? Seriously? Bill Gates has decided that he’s too rich, and needs to give millions of dollars away to random people who like something? Really? Facebook and Microsoft will give $5 for every like this poor child gets? Unlikely. How to protect yourself? If it looks too good to be true, it WILL be! Don’t click like and share. You can also check out if it’s real by using a site such as www.snopes. com Friend requests from people who are already your friends One of the scams going around is for you to get a friend request from someone who’s already a friend. Once the friend request is accepted, they will initiate a chat, where they tell you about a wonderful new government grant, or other financial / information scam they are dreaming up. How to protect yourself? Don’t accept a request from someone you are already friends with, or contact them by email/phone to check. EMAIL UPS / Parcel delivery
by David Fraser
You have missed a parcel you didn’t know you were waiting for! All you have to do is click a link to find out where it is? Often these are designed to get you to link to a virus infected page. How to protect yourself? If you are not expecting anything, it’s likely a scam. Don’t click the link. Contact the provider direct, or go to their website direct – NOT through the link. Your account is locked out (PayPal / Amazon / Bank) You will be told that your account has a problem, and you need to click the link in the email to fix it. The link will often take you to a site that looks almost identical to the real site, and will ask for your account details, or for you to log in. Once you log in, your account details are “verified”, and you are linked back to the original site. All looks innocent enough, but sadly, you have not had an issue, but you have now just given out your username and password to a scammer on what’s called a phishing scam. How to protect yourself? Don’t EVER click the link in the email, but go direct to the website of the alleged problem (i.e. PayPal or Amazon). If there is a GENUINE problem, then when you log in, you will be advised of the problem. This is not an exhaustive list of the scams and problems out there, but hopefully with these listed above, you may be able to spot them more easily. Till next month!
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Guide to Saving in Spain
By Maxine Raynor
rt lovers can visit museums for free on the first Sunday of every month, but most museums also offer another afternoon with free entry during limited hours. reak habits. If you always shop at the same stores, use price comparison sites. Try Kelkoo for general items, Kelisto for car insurance and HelpMyCash for banking products. redit cards with no annual fee. Why pay for a credit card when you can get one for free without changing bank? Remember to treat your credit card as a debit card and pay off in full every month to avoid interest charges. elivery to your door. Amazon Spain now offers their online supermarket or take a look at Ulabox (see MoneySaverSpain.com for a 5€ discount voucher) with free delivery on orders over 59€. Great for heavy / voluminous items without paying extra. xtra earnings. Although savings rates are rock bottom, it still doesn’t make sense to leave money in a current account that doesn’t pay interest. Online banks in Spain have generous introductory offers and savings up to 100,000€ per person are guaranteed in Europe. oreign exchange with lower fees. Take a look at TransferWise for cheap peerto-peer transfers or a specialist currency dealer and forget your bank and their high commission rates. as-guzzling car? Use your local supermarket petrol station – it’s cheaper than the big brands such as Repsol or Cepsa and download an app for when you are travelling. ire instead of buying. If you have visitors over, hire extra furniture or baby items rather than buying. mpersonate a tourist! At El Corte Inglés just show your passport and you’ll get a 10% discount on loads of items. When your 12
friends and family come over they can do this too. ewellery online outlets. Check out brands such as Swarovski or Guess for 50% off bargains. Buy presents in plenty of time for birthdays and Xmas. eep fit on the cheap. Spain has a great climate for keeping fit outdoors, but if you want to join a gym ask for special rates at times when there are less people (not in January!). anguage learning can be free, without having to put up with strangers in exchange groups. Take a look at our article on MOOCs for some ideas. ini cards have a variety of discounts and special offers for restaurants, theme parks, tourist attractions, etc. Just pop into any hotel and pick a few up, they’re aimed at tourists but why shouldn’t you use them too? othing, naught, nowt. Everyone loves a freebie, so when you’re in a perfume store ask for “muestras” (samples) of men’s and women’s fragrances. Great to take on holiday when you just have hand luggage. nline shopping is on the rise in Spain, but still lags behind most of Europe. Hence there are plenty of bargains to be found to attract shoppers. If you abandon your shopping basket before buying you’ll often be tempted back with a discount offer. Not all websites are in English, so use Google Translate to help. ost Offices in Spain offer a lot more than stamps. Did you know you can order personalised postcards? Send your luggage by train? Buy a cheap phone? ué hago? What should you do if you have a problem with goods or services in Spain? Request the Official Complaints Form (Libro de Reclamaciones). eading in Spanish on the cheap. Book exchange websites are increasing in
popularity or checkout your local second hand bookstore. Take a look at the Readlang app to translate websites and books. econd hand goods? Sell or buy at Spain’s top website: Segundamano.es. Limiting your sales to English language publications or websites will lower your chance of getting a good price. ry supermarket own brands. All Spanish supermarkets have their own branded goods at cheaper prices. Just substitute one or two items in the weekly shop to see if your family notices. If you’re not convinced you can always change back. nderestimate your insurance in Spain at your peril! If you skimp on your home contents insurance and then make a claim, an inspection may decide that you’re not entitled to the full amount you’ve claimed for. at return. EU citizens aren’t eligible for this, but if you have friends coming over from non-EU countries, take advantage of their stay to get a tax refund on goods bought. ills should be dealt with by a specialist, this is one area where saving now could lead to major problems for those you leave behind. travagance. This is what you can allow yourself after all this saving! oung at heart. If you’re under 31 (or know someone who is) make sure you get a Youth Card in Spain. The card costs less than 10€ per year and the savings soon make up for the cost. oos on the cheap. And theme parks too. Buy tickets at Tixalia with our exclusive discount, website in English, no commission, free date changes and avoid the queues when you visit. For more and to sign up (free) to start saving http://moneysaverspain.com/
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There’s nothing more frustrating than feeling like you’re doing all you can and not seeing the results. You don’t know how you can make even more changes than you already have – so what’s the answer?
explain interferes with growth hormone production” which in turn can lead to fat gain, especially around the middle. Try stretching to relax the mind and body.
If you’re ticking the major boxes, maintaining a healthy balanced diet and exercising 3-5 times a week, then it’s time to put other areas of your life under the microscope.
Eat fat to lose fat – where’s the sense in that? But only good fats. Avoid high saturated / trans fats, and tuck into plenty of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, such as oily fish, nuts and avocados.
Here are six possible reasons why you’re not losing fat.
Studies have found that combining fish-oil (supplements in this case) “with regular aerobic exercise improves body composition and cardiovascular disease risk factor.” It takes a combination of well thought-out diet choices and exercise to burn fat.
Keeping It Cardio At first, cardio is great for fat burning. But once the body starts to strengthen and adapt to the rate at which you practice, steady cardio sessions will soon become less effective. Rather than relying on physically friendly exercises like running, walking or jogging for 45 mins at a manageable pace, turn your attention to interval training. Quick bursts of intense exercise followed by a brief rest (and repeat), is one of the best ways to stimulate fat loss. What’s more, the effect it has on your metabolic rate also means that high intensity training of any kind can actually continue to burn fat, hours after your workout. You Need More Protein You may have cut out all the rubbish (chocolate, sweets, etc.) but a lack of protein in your diet may be encouraging your body to cling onto fat instead of creating muscle. According to studies, those who double their protein intake are more likely to lose fat than those who don’t. Of the 32 men and 7 women who followed the 31-day weight-loss diet, everyone on average lost the same amount of weight, but those consuming increased amounts of protein lost the most fat, in fact, it amounted to “70 percent of their total weight loss.” Sticking to a high-protein diet not only leaves you feeling fuller for longer; it also maintains muscle strength and helps shred the fat. Without realising it, stress can wreak havoc on your dieting plans. Yes it encourages us to make poor diet choices, but even if you don’t gorge on chocolate and sweets, it can still limit your fat loss. When we get stressed, our cortisol levels start to increase. Cortisol is a stress-induced hormone that experts
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In a desperate bid to flatten your tummy, it is tempting to stock up on every ‘lowfat’ product available. But the problem is, these seemingly ‘healthy’ foods aren’t aiding your fat-burning efforts. To compensate for the lack of sugar, low calorie alternatives tend to be laden in artificial sweeteners, which open the door to a whole host of other health issues. According to most experts, “eating artificial sweeteners may spur the very health problems that dieters try to avoid… its saccharin content meddles with the stomachs microbial community, setting in motion metabolic changes that are associated with obesity and diabetes.” Avoid shortcuts, and stick to healthy, wholesome, even organic produce that’s packed with nutrients and assists your fatburning goals. You’ve Ditched The Carbs A common weight loss tactic for many is chucking out every carbohydrates in sight – bye bye bread! But good usable carbohydrates are a must when trying to lose weight.” The best carbohydrates to consume are sweet potatoes, fruit and quinoa. You’re Dehydrated. Many place value on electrolyte-filled sports drinks, but when it comes down to it, water should always be your best friend. Even the slightest thirst indicates dehydration, which in turn directly impacts your metabolism. To put it simply, when your muscles aren’t fed with an adequate amount of water, they slow down massively, and this affects the rate at which fat burns. So remember, drink two litres a day or more. E-mail: editor@timspain.com • Web site: www.timspain.com
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The NIE number This month we begin with a refresher on the Número de Identificación de Extranjeros (NIE) What is it, what paperwork do I need, when does it apply and how long does it take are some of the questions we have being asked many times during the past years by our clients. Do all foreigners need an NIE number when traveling to Spain? No, this is definitely not correct. The Spanish law requires an identification number for foreigners who make certain transactions. Otherwise, if you are a tourist/non-resident in Spain and you not make certain transactions, then you do not need an NIE. The Spanish law requires all foreigners taking up residence in Spain to obtain an NIE. If non-residents acquire tax liabilities such as purchasing a property, having a mortgage, buying a car, motorcycle, pay taxes in Spain, etc or deal with certain Administrations then they must acquire an NIE. How long does it take to get a NIE number? It can take a couple of days, but it may also take weeks. This depends on the time of year and volume of applications, and also on the area of Spain you apply for it. Therefore, Pellicer & Heredia highly recommend allowing yourself plenty of time to obtain your NIE number. It must be available prior to completing certain transactions i.e. buying property. How can an NIE number be obtained? 1) Applying in person at an immigration office located within a National Police Station with the appropriate application form (correctly completed and signed), original and copies of passport/ID document, any document that justifies the need for obtaining the NIE, like a mortgage approval or a purchase contract. You will have to provide an original plus a photocopy. For the Non-EU nationals proof of your legal entry into Spain. Once you have paid the tax and submitted the NIE application you will be given a receipt, with this you can go and collect it on the day you have been told it will be ready. If you have planned for somebody else to collect it on your behalf you will have to name that person and sign an authorization form at the time you present your application. Of course this person will have to produce an identity document to this effect. This process may vary depending on different cities.
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2) Applying in person via a Spanish Consulate abroad. You will need passport and a photocopy plus two copies of the application form. 3) Applying through your lawyer in Spain In order to do so, you will need to sign a power of attorney in front of a Public Notary either in Spain or back in your home country, where specifically you grant your lawyer permission to request a NIE number on your behalf. Please note this is only general information and the NIE number procedure frequently changes in Spain, and might do so again in the future. We highly recommend you to discuss it with your solicitor for accurate current advice. Persons intending to reside in Spain will also need to apply for residencia, and this can be combined with the NIE application. Non-Resident Tax Near to the end of every year, we like to remind all non-residents with Spanish tax liabilities (i.e. owning property) that they need to put their Spanish tax affairs in order by December 31st every year by filing a Spanish tax return. During the recent years of financial downturn, the Spanish tax authorities have become very focused on ensuring that they collect all tax revenues due including tax from non-residents. Do not confuse this with local taxes (i.e. IBI) collected in the Alicante province by the SUMA agency on behalf of local town halls. The non-residents tax is payable to the Spanish national tax office – AEAT. This is not usually a lot of money but it needs to be paid to save future fines and other possible problems including having bank accounts blocked. Pellicer & Heredia are solicitors and professional tax advisers and we can assist all non-residents on these tax issues. Free Seminars – See our full-page advertisement for full details. For more information or assistance on these particular issues or any other legal matter, do not hesitate to contact Pellicer & Heredia on 965 480 737 or email us at info@pellicerheredia.com
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CYCLOGICAL. “Trofeo Penon de Ifach” Cycle Sportif, Calpe 2015. On Saturday 10th October 2015 Twelve members of Team “Cyclogical” based in Quesada travelled to Calpe to participate in the 6th Trofeo Penon de Ifach Sportif. Accompanied by their wives and partners they all stayed in the Diamante Beach hotel which has been the main Headquarters for the race for the past 6 years. On arrival at the hotel it was a quick check in, register for the race, collect your commemorative sportif top and race number, park up cars, bikes and cases into the bedrooms and off to the nearest sports bar to watch the Rugby. We all met up for dinner in the hotel dining room at 8pm followed by a few drinks then an early night. The Sportif / race is always well organised and started just after breakfast between 8am and 9am on Sunday 11th, all participants and team’s started when they were ready as everyone was wearing a chip to register their times on completion, this was a big improvement on previous years as it meant that there was no mass start and no following the pace car, it was basically a race from start to finish against the clock and all the other riders. There were 2 food / water stops on route which were optional and plenty of beer and food at the finish. This was the first time that i took my time on a Sportif as i always have to go as fast as i can and try and get a good place, but this year my best mate Willie came across from Scotland especially to take part in his first ever Sportif. Willie celebrated his 60th birthday earlier this year and is still exceptionally fit for his age. We were both in the Regiment together and both taught Shotokan Karate for 25 years. He has only been on a road bike 9 times in his life, twice last year when he was over on holiday, four on his son’s bike at home, twice this week and then the actual cycle race itself, I was a bit worried when I took him out on the Wednesday night that he arrived as we only did 60k and he walked up through Benimar on the way home, on the Thursday evening it was our club training night and he managed to do 75k at quite a slow pace. However he was looking forward to the challenge on Sunday. We started with the main group at approx 8.30am and we just took our time, up and down, up and down for about 70k and that was it, Willie decided enough was enough so from now on he was walking up the ups and cycling on the downs. It was great for me as I got to see the countryside and enjoys the views, we even stopped at both of the water stops to fill Willie’s water bottles, have a glass of coke and a banana, this is the first time that I have managed to do a complete Sportif using only half a bottle of water. After the second water stop Willie couldn’t get his shoes to clip in to the pedals , i adjusted the pedals but no difference, after checking again he had actually worn away the complete front of the cleats by walking up the hills and could no longer clip in. Having no choice he just got on with it and did the rest of the race unable to clip in. After the 80k mark it became relatively flat with most of the main hills now behind us and only 500m of climbing left, we were off with Willie hard on my wheel, we cycled most of the way back until 10k out and by this time Willie had to walk once again. Once at the top of 18
the last climb it was downhill and he was back in the saddle all the way in to Calpe, we took 5 hours 50 mins to complete the event but Willie had made it – a great achievement and even managed to beat two of our team members. We came over the finish line to cheers from fellow competitors, family and friends, all of whom had been waiting patiently for us. We quickly laid our bikes up against the wall and proceeded to the beer table for a few beers to quench our thirst, this was a great achievement for Willie who was absolutely delighted to be finished. The first group of riders were back around the 4 hour mark with many others taking over 6 hours with some even taking 7 hours to complete the circuit which was 126kms with approx 2500metres of climbing involved. All of team Cyclogical performed well especially Big Dave ( sniffer ) who got lost and did about 20kms more than everyone else and also Alan Quearns who finished 11th overall out of a field of 168 riders which was considerably less than previous years. The Team are pictured at the entrance to the Diamante Beach Hotel ( left to right Malcky Murray, Owen Desmond, Gary Mullhall, Peter Cunningham, Richard Binns, Alan Quearns, Gary Routledge, Jamie Duffy, Willie Duncan, Dave sniffer Robertson and Martyn Stone being presented with the team trophy by Jurgen Van Hoolen of Vuelta Turistica which was a lovely chunk of glass with a 3d image of The Penon de Ifach. Team “Cyclogical” meet every Thursday night at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 8am and cover between 90 and 100kms at a moderate to fast pace so if you fancy a challenge come along and join us. We also have a newly formed Improvers Group so if you are looking to improve your fitness, riding ability and speed and also have a new group of friends to train with then why not come along and give it a try or call Gary on 637 487 377. Gary and Lynn are available at Cyclogical in Quesada Monday to Fridays from 9.30 am till 5.30pm and from 10am till 2pm on a Saturday to assist and advise you on all your cycling requirements.
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By John McGregor Our friendly group of classic scooter riders go out most weekends, we are based loosely around the Torrevieja area. Formed over a year ago the aim is to get out on our scoots as often as we can in a group, usually but not always on a weekend: a group of like-minded lads (and some lasses) enjoying ourselves without the confines of belonging to a club. For the summer months we have been integrating with our hosts here in sunny Spain. Yes, there are plenty of Spanish scooterists, all similarly loving riding Lambrettas and Vespas, mostly older classic models but Vespas are still manufactured very successfully today with all MOD cons (sorry, couldn’t resist it). In August five of us travelled north through the city of Alicante to join the Spanish lads for a rally meeting in San Juan. After an admiring mutual respect session and fuelled by coffee we set off on a ride up the N332 to Villajoyosa. Some of our excellent hosts for the day rode ahead to each ensuing roundabout and duly stopped the traffic to wave us through: great stuff as the local public stopped to smile and wave: wonderful, the atmosphere was very friendly.
scooter rally across continents was well organised, held in aid of Men’s Prostate Cancer. Here in Spain the dress was to be shirts, ties, trousers etc - i.e smart for the ride out. Hmm ... now did my Dinner Jacket somewhere in the back of the wardrobe still fit? Amazingly it did, so apeing Daniel Craig I joined four other intrepids at Roda for an early breakfast, down south of Torrevieja and we journeyed inland for over an hour through some spectacular scenery to meet at a sort of monasterycum-church halfway up a steep mountainside just outside Murcia. What a revelation as there were suddenly more motor bikes all around us, with some very sexy affairs decorated with female pillion riders, the girls complete with (very) high heels, split skirts – and acres of white thighs. Still, I digress... Soon it was time for the ride out round the highways of the lovely city of Murcia, again wonderfully organised as we sped round the inner ring roads. After a light lunch it was once again time for goodbyes and home, this time riding back via a different route to enjoy the trip. Another great day, with more outings planned in the weeks to come, the other day it was the ‘Mods and Rockers’ revival rally in Mazarron, sadly i missed that. But If you love scooters like we all do it’s a great way to enjoy the Spanish life. Look for us on Facebook, and read all about it! Hasta luego for now Vespaloco John Making Friends on the San Juan rally
Arriving at pretty Villajoyosa we rode down onto the beach and parked up in a long line, a great sight on a beautiful beach. After refreshments it was then back along the Campello beachfront to Alicante where in a big spacious bar a sumptuous buffet lunch and complementary drink was served for a modest requested €10. Early afternoon saw us heading back to our loved ones with tales of new friendships fostered. September 27th was a special scooterists Sunday. Internationally a joint motorbike and
Gentlemens Ride Out, Murcia
James Bond! *Leslie Wylie McGregor, SEED OF A COUNTRY, 1988 , Privately Published
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TIM Magazine™ I was on an Expat Group forum on Facebook recently and someone posted a guide to knowing whether or not you are a Muslim which was a mixture of humorous and offensive. The offensive stuff was as usual borne out of total ignorance, such as “You know you’re a Muslim if you wipe your bum with your hand” kind of nonsense (I’ve tamed the language down considerably as you can probably imagine). Anyway, this got me thinking that if I, or anyone else, found themselves struggling for their identity I would write a guide for knowing if you are English or not, so here goes, You Know You Are English If….. 1. You are 12 years old, pregnant and the first call your foster parent makes is to the Daily Mail. 2. You are 19, have four children by four different sexual partners whose names you have no idea, you are not sure of the names of all of your children either but you are sure that one is called Chardonnay and one is called Gucci but you know exactly how much child benefit you receive and at exactly what time it hits the ATM. 3. You are under 25 and have found out that your partner is sleeping with your mother and your little brother and you think Jeremy Kyle and Graham have the answer. 4. You had your tattoos done in prison or by a mate or in prison by a mate. 5. You think you have a tattoo at the bottom of your back but it’s actually at the top of your bottom and you think it’s Chinese for Harmony whereas it translates as Beef In Black Bean Sauce. 6. You tell everyone that your kids have ADHD and/or dyslexia but the truth is they’re lacking in any moral guidance and have skipped more school than they have attended. On the plus side you are no longer Benefit Capped.
7. You use a food bank and spend all your benefits on booze and fags. 8. You have a 60” curve screen TV, an iPhone 6, more empty pizza boxes than the recycling centre but no electricity left. 9. You think a fake Adidas tracksuit is Haute Couture. 10. You are looking more and more like your dog. 11. A good night out is relieving yourself in a car park watching two extremely ugly people fornicate in their car. 12. You can’t wait for your holiday in Benidorm to happen because you’ve booked the latest twin seat mobility scooter that includes a beer holder and an ashtray. 13. You’re male around 50 to 60 years old and you think you look good in a vest that fails to cover most of your beer gut and has traces of ketchup and brown sauce that Ariel has failed to remove. 14. You really believe those crimplene non iron trousers will get you through another year. 15. You are female, over 60 and your favourite outfit is the purple velour tracksuit that has “sexy bitch” written across your behind. 16. You left the UK and bought a property in Blue Lagoon because you were sick of immigrants that can’t even bother to integrate. 17. You live in Spain but you are not an immigrant you are an Ex Pat. “It’s all Done In The Best Possible Taste”
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How to eat like a local in -It’s notHing like Having visited many regions of Spain now, we are starting to get the hang on how the Spanish eat. The differences in cultures always amaze me. From eating with your right hand only in India, to picking up your bowl in Japan and shovelling it into your mouth off some chopsticks. Spain is no different. An English person in Spain is easy to spot regardless of the eating habits and table manners they have.
Every country has its own quirks when it comes to the correct way to do things. As a visitor the things you do that feel entirely comfortable, can sometimes be offensive to someone else! We have all been there. Social faux pas are common with the tourists, and as I said. Easy to spot. England has a very structured system when it comes to eating. Breakfast, normally the obligatory porridge, toast, or dare I say it, Fry up. Lunch tends to be a small affair with people cramming sandwiches in during their short lunch breaks. Dinner at around 6 or 7pm, which tends to be our main meal of the day. The Spanish turn this all around. You will never see a Spanish person tucking into a plate full of carbs, meat and grease for breakfast. It’s a small affair and normally revolves around coffee, not food. Although they will normally have
some sort of pastry or if their pushing the boat out Churros and chocolate. Normally eaten at around 8am, some just stick to the coffee.
The real breakfast (El Desayuno) is around 10:00 am when the average Spaniard will go have their “real” breakfast or at least another coffee. They usually eat a piece of toast with either butter and jam, or olive oil and tomato and in Andalucía olive oil, tomato, and Serrano ham is a delicious and popular choice. If you are seen to be eating at midday, people will assume you are finishing off your breakfast. Lunch doesn’t happen in Spain till 2pm. Until you have sat down to enjoy lunch, it is still the mañana (morning) in Spain, even after midday. Scoffing a sandwich at your desk while cramming in some overtime would evoke an allergic reaction inside Spanish workplaces, and even running out for half an hour to grab a takeaway meal is unheard of. Two hour – Yes seriously – lunch breaks are not uncommon in Spain, and people who work close to their homes will often return home to eat with their family and then siesta before returning to work at 4. Lunch always consists of three courses. Primero, Segundo, and Postré. Before you even order your lunch you will normally be presented with bread and alioli alongside a healthy portion of salad, and sometimes nuts and olives too. (For me this would normally be a lunch in itself ) It is an affair with which to take your time. You may as well call it 7 courses. With most Spanish restaurants offering a ‘Menu del dia’ (menu of the day) for anywhere between 7 and 15 euros it’s a complete bargain for the amount of food you get. You will always be supplied with plenty of wine, it’s amazing just how much the Spanish can drink
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during the day. Normally your menu del dia is 7 euros whether you drink the bottle of wine that’s plonked on your table or not. When in Rome… Lunch is always followed with coffee or a digestif and then it’s off back to work for the afternoon. (Bear in mind it’s now 4pm) Again with the same rules as breakfast and lunch, If you are found to be eating at 7.30 (that is if you can find a restaurant that is open that early) you will get weird looks. The Spanish would only just be finishing work and on their way home.
In Spain the food is only half of the point of eating out. Eating out is also a social affair and is done for enjoyment. People are not in a hurry and the moment is supposed to be savoured. You will probably have to ask three times for an extra wine glass, your dishes will often come out at different times, and the bill will take at least 10 minutes to arrive to the table. But that’s okay! Because while all this is going you are enjoying the company, or at least enjoying the surroundings, as being as
Dinner in Spain is a smaller affair – lunch is your main meal remember. People start to fill up the bars and restaurant between 9 and 10pm and is more often than not enjoyed with family and friends. Eating in Spain is a very social affair. Normally small plates (Tapas) made up of some cured cheeses such as Manchego, some Serrano ham, perhaps some oiled and salted almonds. And of course some bread. (No bread no meal)! Again dinner is accompanied normally by wine and excited conversation, hands flailing, jumping up from seats, raucous laughter. Children will be present and running around your table even at midnight. Children go to bed late. It’s all about the family in Spain. Gin and tonics tend to follow meals in the evening whereas we always used to have them before back home. Wine is for eating with, and not normally drunk before or after meals, beer is acceptable too, but wine is certainly the choice of the majority.
tranquilo as you can possibly be. No Spanish person has ever realised that something took longer to arrive to the table than it should, because a meal in Spain is expected to last at least a couple of hours anyway.. As Frankie used to say. RELAX and enjoy it. The Spanish certainly do! By Steve and Emma Full Time Bloggers In Spain
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Healthy Winter Warmers Lemon-Pepper Salmon
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The Avocado is also known as a super food that can give our bodies some of the healthiest nutrients. Worldwide, the avocado is considered to have the most soluble fibres. Eating one avocado provides our body with the entire daily needed fiber dose. Compared with other vegetables and fruits, it contains various types of antioxidants. The Benefits of Consuming the Avocado Seed
One astonishing thing is that the skin and the flesh of the avocado contain only 30 % of the antioxidants and 70% of them are present in the seed. These antioxidants lower cholesterol and prevent different kinds of diseases especially heart diseases. They also reduce inflammatory diseases and calm soreness in the gastrointestinal tract. Since the avocado is rich in fibers it can prevent constipation and ease diarrhoea. Phenolic compound is an antioxidant present in the seed itself. It helps relieve gastric ulcer pain which is caused by antibacterial and sometimes anti-viral properties. Looking for more reasons why you should eat avocado? Another important antioxidant known as flavonol is also contained in the seed. This antioxidant can help in fighting cancer. People fighting cancer are advised to eat foods rich in flavonol. If you have a weak immune system and often get colds during the flu season, including avocado seeds in your diet is the perfect solution for you. Consuming avocado seed will help you strengthen your immune system. The fundamental reasons why people get sick , get cancer and get older rapidly are the free radicals. The avocado seed can help you in preventing all of these by fighting free radicals. Having the ability to build up the collagen below the skin, it can help you get a young and fresh look. And that’s not all you get from avocado! It will make you become more active by cutting down body aches, joint pains and bone diseases. Losing weight and lowering blood glucose level are another two benefits you get from consuming avocado. It can help with exercise-induced asthma and if you feel food cravings it will make you feel fuller. How to Extract the Avocado Seed If the avocado is ripe it will open easily. Just take a knife and cut it vertically from both sides. When you have taken out the seed you can make a smoothie: Put it in a plastic bag and smash it with a hammer. Then put it in a blender along with other ingredients like spinach, bananas dates etc. If you have a more powerful blender, put the avocado seed with the other ingredients without crushing it before. Don’t forget to add some water. After the preparations make sure you enjoy drinking it
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Winging it! A view from the pilot’s seat by Chris Pickles, Sol-aero flyers
I’m a bit of a ‘Jack of all hobbies and master of none’. Besides flying I love to ski, I like boats and water sports, motor bikes, and also play a bit of guitar and piano for relaxation. For ages now I’ve had this idle notion of trying to do the whole lot in one day as a bit of a charity bash! Raising money for a good cause whilst having a bloody good time sounds like an excellent combination, and Spain is probably one of the few countries where it is actually possible to do all this in one day.
achievable. Anybody out what they’re doing in this challenge?
I’ll keep you posted on progress over the coming months, but have decided for starters that if anyone purchases Christmas gift vouchers from me for pleasure flights I will donate 30% of their cost to Alzheimers…Get buying!!
A couple of weeks ago my dear Dad died after a long and exhausting battle with Alzheimers disease, a terrible affliction that devastates friends and family almost as much as the sufferer. As well as being so very sad, it was also strangely life affirming for me…You really should live life to the full…So, with that in mind, I’ve decided to stop thinking about it and get on with actually doing it before I get too old and fat! Towards the end of next April as the ski season in Sierra Nevada draws to a close I (or rather we, as my wife Jan doesn’t want to be left out!) are going to attempt the following…..in one day!
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Goodnight Dad x Thanks to all in advance, Until next time,
Water ski across the Mar Menor to San Javier airport…Jump in my plane and fly to Granada…hop on a fast bike (OR a helicopter if someone would oblige!) and head for the ski resort…ski a few runs, and then if weather permits take a tandem para-glider flight to the bottom… head for the airport and fly back to my home air strip in Pinoso just in time to do a gig at my local Bar (with a box of Milk Tray under my arm of course!)
Chocks, anchors, tyres and ski’s away…..lets rock For more information call 609 685 132 / 966195 508 (Chris/Jan) or see main advert.
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Horoscopes
October 24th - November 22nd
Aries Don’t get defensive when somebody complains about a loved one’s behaviour. Coming to the defence of someone who has been abusing their power is a mistake. It’s important to be fair, even if that means challenging a person who is close to your heart. Deep down inside, you know your friend is capable of being a bully. Until you confront them, their bad attitude will continue to spiral out of control. Take a deep breath, be honest and confront the source of the trouble.
Leo You’re being asked to turn your back on a dream. Not only is this request unfair, it is downright mean spirited. You have every reason to question the motive of the person who is making such demands. Although they insist they love you, the truth is more sinister. You’re dealing with someone who wants to manipulate and control you. Giving in to their demands will create an abusive dynamic that will be impossible to break. It’s better to cut ties and assert your independence.
Sagittarius You’ve lost sight of your dreams. It’s hard to know what to hope for anymore. Don’t force the issue. Focus on living in the moment instead. Simple activities like doing chores, filing paperwork and paying bills can lend a sense of structure. Once you feel like you’re being productive, new goals will take shape. You’ll feel the stirrings of excitement that make life meaningful. Before you know it, you’ll be racing towards a relationship, career goal or lifestyle change.
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Taurus You have a great deal of influence on someone in your social circle. Resist the temptation to control their emotions. Pretending romantic interest will lead to disaster. Yes, you need help, but you should get it from somebody who gives it freely. Implying you will reward someone for a sacrifice will create a dangerous precedent. Suddenly, you’ll feel like you’ve been drawn into a toxic alliance. That’s the last thing you want. Don’t even flirt to get out of a parking ticket.
Virgo
Gemini
Cancer
A relationship that was once harmonious is showing signs of strain. You can no longer take your love for granted. If it’s going to continue, you will have to nourish it like a delicate plant. Spend more time with your amour. Express interest in their activities. Compliment their achievements and thank them for their contributions. At first, your partner will be suspicious of your motives. Their defences will come down when they realise you are sincere. Be patient and persistent.
A bitter argument is wreaking havoc with your personal life. It’s impossible to relax and enjoy yourself with this problem hanging over your head. You won’t be able to walk away from this situation because there is too much at stake. Continue to fight for what is yours, whether it is equal custody of a child, your fair share of a business deal or a reasonable legal settlement. It may be necessary to hire a lawyer. See if you can hire someone who will work for a retainer.
Libra
Scorpio
Feelings of hopelessness are dragging you into a downward spiral. Instead of giving up the fight, change direction. Stop pursuing a dream that has caused nothing but heartache. Set a new goal. Make sure this dream is something you really want, instead of a socially acceptable aim. This could be anything from living in a foreign country to earning an advanced degree to writing a book. Trying to earn respectability has caused nothing but misery. You’re better off satisfying your own needs.
It’s time to get help for a childhood issue that has been creating a persistent problem. Now you are older, you have the ability to build a happy, healthy life. That can’t happen if you’re stuck in the past. Getting counselling can be empowering. Instead of taking the blame for someone’s bad behaviour, you’ll assign responsibility to the proper person. Stop internalising negative messages that were imposed on you. Manipulators always try to destroy the confidence of their victims.
Capricorn
Aquarius
Don’t overindulge at a party. Drinking or eating to excess will make you irritable and embarrassed. If you’re going to make a good impression, it’s best to keep a clear head. Feelings of self consciousness can be overcome by asking lots of questions. People love talking about themselves. By expressing interest in other people’s favourite hobbies and pursuits, your popularity will soar. Resist the temptation to spread gossip about someone you dislike. Nasty stories could come back to haunt you.
Working with someone you dislike is stressful. No matter how hard you try to make a connection, your partner repels your overtures. There’s no point in forcing the issue. Do your fair share of the work. Dispatch your responsibilities as quickly as possible so you can move on to greener pastures. The people who first brought you together will be disappointed by your failure to relate. It isn’t anyone’s fault. Chalk up your problems to a lack of chemistry.
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Wash your hands of a relationship that drains your energy. You’re an extremely generous person. This becomes problematic when you receive nothing in return. Be honest about a romantic partner or friend who keeps neglecting you. Although they’re extremely attractive, there isn’t much substance beneath their glamorous exterior. Cut ties and look for somebody who is kind, caring and considerate. You deserve nothing less than the best. Things will start turning around for you very soon.
Pisces A romantic relationship isn’t making progress. It’s hard to make headway with someone who seems indifferent to your charms. Instead of beating your head against a brick wall, turn your attention elsewhere. Focus on a creative project that bolsters your self esteem. You’re extremely artistic and enjoy expressing your imagination in a variety of ways. Once this project gets off the ground, your relationship won’t seem so compelling anymore. You may decide to break things off and go solo.
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Sterling v Euro update 965 070 584 / 635 015 818 E. janet.spain@currencies4you.com The GBP/EUR rate ended its recent downward run early Oct, stumbling and bouncing firmly off the 1.335 area, the lowest since May this year. This caused a slingshot back up to 1.36 to rejoin GPB Finds 1.335 the 1.35 – 1.38 channel it’s been stuck brick wall in since August this year. The question still hangs as to whether it can break out back to the 1.40 mark& if so, when! Due to our continuing growth, we are delighted to introduce our new staff in the Foreign Exchange office in Pinoso, Office Manager Jane Pugh and Office Administrator Sue Sullivan have joined Janet & Chris to ensure you an efficient, friendly, personal service. Come and have a chat if you’d like any advice on moving your money, whether it’s
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large or small amounts or your regular monthly payments. There’s no charges or fees and we will always get you the best rates. We can save you around 5% compared to transferring from or to the UK through the banks. We can also help you set up a Spanish bank account so you can benefit fromour banking partnership deals offered to all Currencies4Youclients -No maintenance fees or charges and no charge for bankers draft transactions, whatever the amount of the cheque, saving you 100s of Euros if you are buying or selling property. You may also be interested in the other services our office offers:Vehicle Change of ownership & Vehicle re-registration, NIEs, Residencias, SIP Cards, UK Passport renewals, House, Car, Pet & Health Insurance and mailbox rental. Safety of your funds is paramount, we only use protected escrow accounts authorised and regulated by the FCA.
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If you missed the Australian MotoGP try and get it somewhere, even if you’re not a big MotoGP fan. What a race, incredible! It was Marc Marquez’s 50th win, an amazing achievement for one so young but that wasn’t the whole story. Lorenzo was winning for long stretches and when it looked like Rossi was going to take 3rd or even 2nd up popped Andrea Iannone to surprise everyone. The result leaves Rossi 11 points clear going into Malaysia and everyone expects it to be finalised in Valencia on 8th November where Lorenzo is a strong favourite. The constructor’s title was all wrapped up though with both of the contenders riding for Yamaha.
British Superbikes also wound up their season at Brand’s with champion Josh Brookes getting a double win over closest rival Shakey Byrne who had to settle for runner up this year after winning 2 out of the last 3. Brookes celebrated by crashing out of race 3 which was won by Michael Laverty, his first of the year. Well done Josh, no rugby based animosity whatsoever (well maybe a bit). Yes he can even make it fly – new BSB champ Josh Brookes Only one concentración I can find in November guys, in Villajoyosa aka Vila Joiosa, the latter being the Valenciano version. It’s a 12 o’clock start on Saturday 14th at Hotel Allon Mediterránea, front line beach. It’s a bit unusual with a ‘Ruta de Chocolate’ on Saturday evening then dinner and music. Not sure about the cost options but it sounds like fun. Festivities start again with breakfast on Sunday and a scenic ride at 10.30 a.m. Well have a great November guys and remember if you have any comments or want to advertise your club, group or an event I can be contacted via email at timbikers@gmail.com or on Facebook at Tim Bikers where you will also find details of events where I have got less notice. Stay safe moteros and all the Biking Best, Jack
Who’s it gonna be? I like Lorenzo having lived here for years but doesn’t everyone love the Doctor?I can’t wait! World Superbikes came to a close in Qatar recently. Jonny Rea has already won it but a big well done to Chaz Davies to taking second from Tom Sykes and Leon Haslam 4th. Yup a Brit 1,2,3,4 – outstanding. 5th was Spaniard Jordi Torres who actually won the 1st race so perhaps the British lads won’t have it all their own way next year. A Spaniard called Jordi certainly gets a big thumbs up from me, hailing as I do from the land of black and white.
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Spanish word of the month – Guantes, gloves. Make sure you’ve got a pair that are warm and waterproof, the sun does hide sometimes, don’t get caught out, it’s hard to ride with hands that don’t work.
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HONDON VALLEY GOLF SOCIETY JOHN FORRESTER LIFTS THE CAPTAIN’S DAY TROPHY This year’s Captain’s Day was held at Alenda Golf with many great prizes waiting to be won by the members. Poor weather was expected to threaten the event. However, a field of forty-six players enjoyed perfect conditions on a course that was in goodorder.Some contestants found the greens to be a challenge and this was reflected in fairly conservative results. John Forrester was the overall winner for the day with Clive Dalton, Steve Page and Pat Cooke winning their respective divisions.There were only four groups that managed to retain their yellow ball throughout the round and 85 balls were lost to the course. Afterwards, the Captain, Steve Munnthanked those members who assisted him on the day. He went on to thank the Caddy Master for helping to make the day a successes and extended a special thanks to the sponsors. Many generous prizes were presented to the winners by Jo Perrins from La Buena Vida Restaurant and El Vale Irish Bar. The proceedings were wrapped up by Acting Chairman& Treasurer, Martin Taylor, who asked members to attend the society’s forthcoming A.G.M.
Forthcoming Fixtures & Social Events Tuesday 10th November – Bonalba Meet in the Clubhouse at 08:45 Monday 16th November –A.G.M. Bar Pepin – Hondon de los Frailes Meeting starts promptly at 18:00 Friday 4th December – Roca Restaurant, Aspe Annual Presentation & Dinner Dance 19:30 for 20:00 Tuesday 15th December – Font del Llop Meet in the clubhouse at 08:30
Winners
Category
H’Cap Pts
John Forrester
Overall winner
Clive Dalton Alan Rixson
Gold Winner Gold Runner Up
Steve Page Ken Cooke
Silver Winner Silver Runner Up
Pat Cooke Albert Baggley
Bronze Winner Bronze Runner Up
Pat Cooke Malcolm McGuigan
Best Lady Best Guest
Longest Drives Jamie Smith Mal Barnard Albert Baggley
Gold Silver Bronze
10 35 15 34 16 32 20 29 19 28 21 32 24 31 21 32 19 30 Hole 1 Hole 9 Hole 8 18 Holes31 Hole 3 Hole 5 Hole 13 Hole 16 Hole 12
Best Yellow Ball Team Clive Dalton Paul Evans Mal Barnard Bernie Cox Nearest the Pin Koos Van Beek Monty Carr Vera Lawler Pat Cooke Martin Taylor Paul Stagnell- Howe Jan Hendriks Paul Stagnell- Howe Bob Berriman Roger Singleton
Nearest the Pin in 3 Star Prize One 5 Star Hotel Star Prize TwoAlenda Golf Gift Lost Ball Sweep Lost Ball Sweep Green Fee Refund
Football Scratch Cards Ken Cooke Jan Hendriks Two on the Card Koos Van Beek Pat Cooke
85 Balls 85 Balls Hole 3 Hole 16
Tuesday 12th January – Alicante Meet in the clubhouse at 08:30
For information on how to join HVGS contact the Secretary, David Fellows, on 965978104 and 649552730 or email davidfellows13@gmail.com . To reserve your place on the list for the Society Golf Days contact the Captain, Steve Munn, on 634326853 or e-mail him at steveandsonya@hotmail.com
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CAMPO GOLF SOCIETY Campo golf day at Altorreal golf courses We always find the people at Altorreal are pleased to see us and try to help us in any way they can. The course is getting better and better each time we have been here in this last year, so I have booked for next year already. The weather was good but very hot, so one drinks lots of water when playing, and when you get back you drink beer, what a life it is so hard to live here. We have new members coming on line all the time but we do have a deadline for how many players we want in the Society and that might not be far away. WINNERS AT THE CAMPO MEETING ON THE 25TH OF SEPTEMBER AT ALTORREAL Gold winner Koos Beek with 32 points Runner up was Brian Johnson with 25 points Silver winner John Wilkinson with 23 points Runner up was Albert Baggley with 18 points N/P on the 5th hole was Koos Beek N/P on the 10th hole was Albert Baggley N/P on the 17th was Jan Wolde L/D was Koos Beek Two on the card was Koos Beek I think Mr Beek had a good day out November meeting is on the 20th 1st tee time 10.0a.m.at Alicante December meeting is on the 14th 1st tee time 10.0a.m. at Alicante Our dinner will follow after playing golf, at around 3.0.p.m Regards Brian Johnson Mob 618 834 774 Any new members please ring me on this number E-mail: editor@timspain.com • Web site: www.timspain.com
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ADVERTISE YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS FOC UP TO THE VALUE OF 1,000 EUROS Sell it Fast Sell it For FREE! From July you can place your unwanted items in our Classifieds section FREE of charge up to the value of 1.000 euros. Simply text your unwanted items too 680 976 823 or email them to bargainads@ yahoo.es remember, no more than 25 words per item and no more than 3 items per household, and please always include what area you live in, we do not take FREE classifieds over the phone. Last day for Free ads is the 18th of the month. When sending through your items by email, please only send in normal size text.
GENERAL Garden tools for saleChallenger Shredder (tree branches) in good condition 40euros JCB hedge trimmer 400watt 60cm(23inch) blade in good working order 25euros Contact Andy tel 965 075 179 (La Romana) Fust Primotecq Expresso coffee machine, red and black working order 25 euros. Collector’s item Midwinter Coffee pot by Jessie Tait April Showers. Mint condition 30 euros. Tel 651 812 515 Urb La Marina Samsung Lge fridge freezer 33”X68” water dispenser in door Good working order odd scratches on door and little rust along bottom 697 767 839 Tibi Fender USA Custom Lone Star Stratocaster Pale Gold/ Pearl Scratch plate. 2000 model in pristine condition Email for photos kbnw37951@ blueyonder.co.uk 700 Euros half original price. LaRomana Mobility Tricycle Walker, with brakes and shopping bag, folds up easily, adjustable height, 25€ (San Fulgencio) 690 772 178 46
Electric dehumidifier, large tank, adjustable power, ideal damp underbuild etc only 50€ (San Fulgencio) 690 772 178 Three-piece suite with matching coffee table with magazine shelf underneath, all decorative wooden frames. Excellent condition € 200. Hondón, 667 230 076. King-size (200x180cm) bed with solid pine frame, adjustable mattress base plus two mattresses, € 100. Hondón 667 230 076. 4-Core Satellite Cable,4 separate cablesin one outer sheath. Ideal Quad LNB. 50m for 49€ (=200m cable) (San Fulgencio) 690 772 178 Jigsaws. new , Ravensburger etc bundle 10€, also Camping/ beach chairs in carry bags, 10€ each, Pet carrier medium size, small dog or large cat. secure catch, 10€ (San Fulgencio) 690 772 178 Gold. Framed mirror 6ftx3ft app, bevelled. Edge. Must be seen sale due to time waster 100 euros, toys-r-us Alsation dog 22 inches. Tall, vgc 10euros Torrevieja. 865 643 243 606 645 727
If you have an item for sale over 1.000 euros or if you have a commercial advert and would like them listed in the Classifieds section of the magazine, then call 606 891 644. Closing date for Classifieds in the magazine is the 19th of the month. Advertise Your Classifieds For FREE No Value Restrictions. Sell anything fast at www.timspain.com classifieds, its totally FREE. Sell you House/car/boat or what you have at www.timspain.com
Bed frame. Modern style bed frame / surround with headboard in cheery wood colour, 150cm x 200cm. €25. also Somier. Laxy multiforte somier with adjustable laminated slats 150cm x 200cm. €25. Radiators. 3 X oil filled electric mobile radiators, 2500 watt, 2000 watt and 500 watt. €40. Benijofar 966 713 297
Gas fire insert, Barbas Unica 100. W 698 X H 649 X D 406. Remote control, 9.5 Kw With flue pipes Hardly used, €500 Murcia, tel: 648 116 139 SERVICES
Generator,Honda pramac p x 2500 petrol brand new Tibi area 220 euros 677 822 963 Philips flat screen TV 20 inches. Perfect working order. Instructions book and remote control included. 90 euros ono. Algorfa 966 924 825 Honda crv 2004 head lamps for use in Uk 25 euros ono Fortuna Tel 681 131 5528 Dining table and 4 chairs in light wood effect with black padded chairs, 100euros, 3 Ikea rocking chairs, 20euros each or 3 for 50euros, photos available at www.timspain. com. Please phone 636 553 918, in Frailes. Liefheit”ironing board. Nearly new, excellent condition. Large size, very robust. Cost new over £70 (about €100). €30. Pinoso 617 787 191.
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Peak Transport, Vince Webster Large Van UkSpain-Uk, Monthly runs, competitive quotes, reliable, friendly service. Telephone 690 818 090 and Uk mobile 0750 492 7034 email: spain2ukpeaktrans @yahoo.co.uk Translation and multiservice. For all you needs in Spain. Nie numbers, building permits etc. call Michael 647 150 827 mjcaw87@gmail.com Qualified carer available for personal one to one care Tel Barbara 675 874 665
Costa Blanca SPANISH CLASSES AND TRANSLATION SERVICE Hospital, Notary, Court, etc. In the Castalla Area, Spanish Classes for all levels from Basic communication to advanced conversation. Feel confident in your Day to Day life in Spain !Also, TRANSLATION SERVICE Hospital, Notary, Court, etc. PHONE PETER 625-834-920 flow-talk@hotmail.com PERSONAL Looking for a lady 35--60 years young to spend a little time sharing some of life’s simple pleasures, any nationality live in Alicante province speak English some Spanish and a little German, I’m also a biker, contact me. wilboyracer@ gmail.com or call 651 943 037. VEHICLES
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Wanted. 6ft x 3ft poolSnooker Table with no need for repairs. Hondon de las Nieves. Tel 639 564 242
Wanted chest or stand up freezer also multi gym Tel 688 805 958 CLUBS/MEETINGS TORREVIEJA PHILATELIC SOCIETY. We are Stamp Club with members fro many European Countries who share a like minded interest in collecting stamps. We were established in 2003 and currently have 26 members mostly British, but others from Germany, Belgium, Switzerland & Spain. Our members collect, sell and swap stamps from every country in the world, our meetings are informal and friendly, we hold stamp auctions, quizzes and have talks on stamp collecting. We hold meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and they start at 3pm, Meetings are held at he “La Torre” Hotel on the outskirts of Los Montesinos. Did you collect stamps when you were young? are you interested in taking-up the hobby again? or perhaps you have an old Stamp Album that you would like to share with other collectors. Everyone is welcome to attend any of our meetings. For further information please contact Alan on 868 171 936. or e-mail alan.aylward@rocketmail.com BADMINT0N AT PILAR DE LA HORADADA Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs. 10-1pm. For information ring John McGilvray on 966 786 774 or Mobiles 634 658 506/695 871 707 or e mailcarolejohn_3@ hotmail.com A group of us meet every Thursday at 9.30 at Waldamars Restaurant in Orihuela Costa All makes of bike and nationality welcome. For more info contact Rob via mollyandbaileybassett@ hotmail.com or call Rob on 671-826-201
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PROPERTY RENTALS For long term rent, 3 bed fully furnished period property, recently refurbished, small fenced garden, more land available, quiet country location, short distance from village La Font de la Figuera, 250 euros per month, INCLUDING water, electric and council tax. 963 146 701, workshop/ garage/store available. House to rent, center of Salinas, 3 beds, furnished, small outside space, short term or long term, 200 euros per month ex bills. Tel 0044 1924 865 668 or 0044 7583 100 143 email petermcshane@ ymail.com
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SAMM Raise Money for AMMA The ‘Dia de Caldero’ is an annual ‘fiesta’ held on the beaches of Los Alcázares and greatly enjoyed by the Spanish and ex-pat residents alike. For the last few years SAMM (the Sailing Association Mar Menor) has participated. In 2015 it was held on October 12th, a beautiful day, weather wise, for the occasion. Willing volunteers erected the SAMM marquee early in the morning and during the day at least 100 members of SAMM, many dressed as ‘Pirates’, arrived to enjoy the celebrations. Drinks were provided by the SAMM Social Committee free of charge and other refreshments were delivered to the marquee by Shoestring members in one of their Gamba dinghies. SAMM member Nilam Wright provided a delicious curry for those who wanted a hot dish while other members cooked their own food on the BBQ’s provided. During the day Raquel Peña, the President of AMMA (Association Mar Menor Alzheimers) was presented with a cheque for 1255€ raised by the SAMM Charity race in held in June.
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supporting those who have dedicated their lives to serving their country. Our Welfare Co-ordinator can be contacted on 676 451 780.
Many of The Royal British Legion Branches in the District are holding Remembrance Services. In order to attend a local Service, please go to our website and click on Remembrance Services.
For over 90 years, The Poppy Factory in Richmond, Surrey, has been making poppies, crosses and wreaths for the Royal Family and The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal. The factory also gives employment to many disabled people and this year over 45million poppies will be distributed in the UK and overseas.
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or ring 648 860
Please wear your Poppy with Pride and give generously to help the Charity’s continuing welfare work.
Boxes of poppies have been delivered to businesses in the area. The Legion spends £200,000 each day to assist Armed Forces personnel and their families. By making a donation for your poppy you are
Peggy Wyatt - Public Relations Officer, The Royal British Legion in Spain – District North
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FAB FINCAS FAB Pr oper ti es • FA B P rice s • FA B S e rv ic e
Tel: 965 474 314 • Mob: 675 218 436 www.fabfincas.com • fabfincas@gmail.com Apartado de Correos 3, 03630. Sax. Alicante
Pinoso - Ref: ff0721. Reduced to 220,000 euros This beautiful villa has been significantly reduced. On a plot of 12,500m2 land, the property has four double bedrooms (2 with en-suite bathrooms) a further family bathroom, large lounge, fitted kitchen, central heating and double glazing throughout, an 8 x 4m swimming pool, patio, seating areas, vegetable patch and outside BBQ. The property is beautifully presented and is fantastic value for money. The views from this house are fabulous.
FAB PROPERTIES, FAB PRICES, FAB SERVICE FULLY LEGAL ESTATE AGENCY ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS. GENUINE CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS UNRIVALED CUSTOMER SERVICE. Tel: 0034 965 474 314 / 0034 675 218 436 www.fabfincas.com Email: fabfincas@gmail.com
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Immaculate village house 3 beds, 2 baths Separate guest accommodation Lots of outside space
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