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Marina Baixa 16th March Issue 36

New hotel moves a step closer by Simon Russell

A plot of land designated for a tourist hotel development in Villajoyosa has been sold as part of a multi million euro deal. The parcel of land, which borders both the town’s popular Paraiso Beach and the main coast road on Calle Cervantes sold for over three million euros. Purchasers, Team 7 Real Estate Management SL, paid 3.4 million euros for the plot, more than 200,000 euros above the guide price set by Villajoyosa town hall. Sale of the land, which has a

construction ceiling of just under 8000 square metres, has proved a contentious issue since first proposed and passed, by the ruling coalition group of politicians and put up for auction in late 2016. After receiving no interest from the initial auction, the asking price was reduced by 15%, with a change in boundary alignment also agreed to attract potential investors. New owners Team 7 submitted the highest offer for the land, over two other bidders and must now submit plans for the development, working

alongside planning technicians from the town hall. Villajoyosa mayor, Andreu Verdu expressed his delight at the conclusion of the sale. “Because the sale of the land has increased by more than 200,000 euros which is funding that goes directly into the town hall coffers to benefit our citizens”, he said. “When the hotel opens on this piece of land, new jobs will be created in the town, and increase Villajoyosa’s attraction for tourism significantly.”

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All our yesterdays Icing on the T cake for Easter HE popular Easter Antiques, Vintage, Retro and Collectibles Fair returns to Teulada on Good Friday bringing another opportunity to trade in the riches of ages. The event is being held at Salones Canor on 30th March from 9am to 3pm and is sure to again attract an international following. Entrance and parking is free to make it a perfect day out over the holiday weekend, with food and drink available from the bar. Dealers of all nationalities now travel from as far away as Murcia and Valencia to take part and the pedigree of the event attracts an international audience – collectors and the curious come from the British, Spanish, Russian, French, German and Dutch communities. Sue Horey, one of the organisers, also makes sure charities do not miss out and several local good causes will have stalls at the fair, including animal charity AKIRA, The

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Lions Club of Calpe and Benissa, the Calpe Charity Shop and Make a Smile. And she said: “We are hoping for a full house with lots of lovely and interesting articles on sale. As usual we are supporting several local charities; all of whom will be selling item that have very generously been donated by

their patrons. “The fairs are something we love organising and we really look forward to each one and are always grateful for the support we get.” Sue added: “It’s a super day out and entrance and parking are free; it’s indoors in a very elegant salon so the weather is never a problem, be it hot, cold or wet.” For more information call 96 573 2741 or 626 795 587.

ALTHOUGH it is very much an all year round resort, Benidorm’s tourist season really starts getting underway at Easter, with Good Friday this year falling on 30 March. Accordingly the city has been planning for the expected influx and councillors from the mobility, security and tourism departments have all met with representatives from the Guardia Civil, Local and National Police, Red Cross and town technicians to ensure everything

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is up and running when the time comes. Major events over the Easter weekend include sports, fiestas, music and street parties, all of which will attract large numbers of tourists and locals alike. While together, the team have also taken the opportunity to plan ahead for some of the other big events throughout 2018 such as the summers Low Festival.

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Alfaz goes to the dogs

Recent initiatives introduced by Altea Tourism have paid dividends with a significant increase in visitors to the town in the year to date compared to 2017. Data supplied by the Hosbec hotel association and local tourist agencies, show a healthy 22% increase in January and 8% in February, with an overall occupancy rate of 55% for the first two months of the year. Visitor numbers of 1605 in January and 1736 in February showed an even healthier increase, more than doubling those of the same period in 2016. Altea tourism councillor Anna Alvado, expressing her delight at the figures,said, “They are very good for the most difficult months of the winter and indicate that we are achieving our goal of non-high

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season occupancy with an aim of deseasonalising tourism.“ She also highlighted an encouraging growth in overseas tourists within these statistics, with visitors from the UK being the largest group at 34%, followed by those from the Netherlands, Belgium and Norway. Figures from the town’s tourist information offices revealed visitors enquiries concerned local public transport schedules, walking routes on the four caminos within the municipality and hiking on the Sierra Bernia mountain, proving many of the visitors are interested in activity holidays. “This is reflected in the numbers of people taking advantage of the free guided

walks around the town this winter, where foreigners were the highest partakers.” she said. Councillor Alvado hoped the figures will help encourage more local restaurants and tourist related businesses to stay open during the winter month to provide a better experience for visitors. “January and February months are complicated for us as Altea does not present it’s full gastronomic and commercial experience as many establishments, particularly in the old town district are closed.” “We will continue working and hope more establishments will be interested enough to open their doors, so that visitors can enjoy the charms of Altea throughout the year,” she concluded.

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forward with offers to foster animals on a temporary basis until forever homes can be found. Throughout the afternoon, visitors were treated to many activities including live music, a fun animal beauty contest, a charity raffle and a display by India, a dog trained to detect narcotics. There was also an emotional parade through the park featuring dogs from the participating associations, all looking for new homes. Alfaz health councillor, Marisa Cortes thanked the volunteers for their hard work and dedication, whilst also echoing their calls for help and support, “Adoption of animals is important throughout the year and should be encouraged, providing it is carried out responsibly”, she said.

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Sharp increase on winter visitors to Altea

More than a thousand visitors attended last weekend’s annual ‘Adopt a Pet’ festival held in Albir. Around twenty animal rescue and protection organisations, from across the Alicante province were represented at the event, which took place in the town’s Eucalyptus Park, close to the beach area of Albir and normally a popular dog walking area. Now in its fourth year, the festival is a collaboration between the Alfaz del Pi town hall’s health department and the APPA animal protection association. The purpose of the event held last Sunday was to promote responsible, regulated pet adoption and to raise awareness on issues of mistreatment and abandonment of animals within the region. Over the past four years more than thirty rescued dogs and cats have been rehomed responsibly as a result of the festival and numerous volunteers have come

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Global conference in Benidorm

T H E Hotel Bali in Benidorm has been named as the venue for two international meetings concerning the planet’s deaf-blind citizens. The fifth General Deaf-blind Assembly and the eleventh Helen Keller World Conference will be held between 19 and 27 June at the city’s tallest hotel, with deaf-blind people from dozens of countries expected to attend. The aims of the conferences are to bring people together to discuss their experiences, achievements and issues

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that arise as being part of the world’s estimated three million deaf and blind people. Their ultimate aim is to achieve equality in society and continue to improve daily quality of life. ONCE, Spain’s National Organisation for the Blind (and seller of lottery tickets for the cause) has confirmed its presence along with a number of other charities and NGO’s. As a city, Benidorm has recently been striving to improve conditions for the deaf, blind and visually impaired. ONCE has

officially chosen the city as one of its favoured resorts and the FITUR group have also praised Benidorm’s efforts regarding access for the disabled.

Class in the corridor PROTESTS about the state of one of Benidorm’s schools have continued this week. Parents, pupils and even some teachers protested outside the gates of the Vasco Nunez de Balboa primary school in an effort to get the Ministry of Education to stick to their promises regarding reformation.

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The building has structural issues including dangerously cracked walls and at one time was scheduled for demolition. However, although plans have been put in place to reform the building little has happened and parents are concerned that the proposed new start date of

Change of venue THIS year’s Fira L’Alfas will be held at the Parque Eucalypti in Albir, having previously been staged by the Casa de la Cultura. The dates are also changing to coincide with Easter and the event will take place over the Easter weekend, 30 March to 1 April.

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The fair is promoted by the Department of Commerce and aims to boost local businesses and is strongly supported by the l’Alfas business community who form the backbone of the stallholders at the event.

May will pass without work commencing. In the meantime four classrooms have been closed for safety reasons, and rooms not originally built for teaching are having to be used for this purpose; there have even been instances of classes being taught in corridors when no suitable classroom was available. As well as the various shopping opportunities there will be food, drink, health and beauty plus plenty of entertainment for all ages. Children are well catered for with face painting, an egg hunt, fashion shows and workshops all planned for them. The fair will run daily from midday to midnight, with no afternoon break.

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Let the children play COMPLETED in plenty of time for Easter, the new kid’s park on Playa Poniente in Benidorm has now been installed. Located opposite Parque Elche (Dove Park to many), the new facility was inspected by Councillor for Beaches, Lorenzo Martinez. The park is built with a maritime theme and aimed at children between the ages of 3 to 10. It has slides, climbing

frames and various other equipment to keep the little ones amused while their carers relax on the beach. This is now a great area for children and young adults as it also has volleyball and football nets, said Councillor Martinez. For those looking for more leisurely pursuits, the beach library will also be placed in this area during the peak season.

Helping those who need it B E N I D O R M ’ S Education Department have increased help to children with special educational needs by 30%. Mayor Toni Perez, who also heads up the town hall’s education team, confirmed that 80 grants have been given this year compared to 56 last year. 111 requests were received in total, although 31 were rejected as they

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failed to meet the criteria, and the total paid out in grants was €86,000, an increase of €30,000. These help pupils with such issues as poor literacy, difficulties with the spoken word and behavioural disorders. The treatments are done privately and where equivalent help is unavailable in the schools for various reasons.

Benidorm palace dogs fundraiser a huge Organisers of a fundraising concert in aid of Benidorm Dog Rehoming Centre last Sunday, at the town’s prestigious Benidorm palace, were thrilled with the final amount of monies raised. More than 1300 people packed into the venue for the afternoon show which raised 12,000 euros towards the dog rehoming centre, helping to support their ongoing work with stray and rescue animals. Scores of local vocalists and artists gave up their precious free time to perform at the show, which was organised by Dona Sandland with the help of the team behind the Benidorm Palace, Christine and David Climent. Artists as varied as tribute acts, Meatloaf, Tom Jones, Blues Brothers and Pink, to popular local chanteuse and comedienne Jenny Wren along with performers from the Palace shows kept the house rocking throughout the afternoon. Monies received from ticket sales, added to raffle prizes and gifts

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from local businesses and donations given during the show added up to just over 11,300 euros on the day. H o w e v e r , following a further donation of 500 euros from local entrepreneur Ron Vincent’s, Benidorm Palace owner Christine made up the remaining funds to round up the proceeds to the final grand total. Addressing her facebook following, Dona said, “ We’re just amazed and pretty lost for words at the final total “ she said, “ A big thank you to all the acts who were five stars and to the Benidorm Palace for donating this amazing venue.”

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A few days of burning await visitors and residents of the Costa Blanca’s most popular tourist resort this weekend.

The traditional, noisy and colourful Fallas Fiestas, dating back to pagan times, arrive in Benidorm on Thursday and culminate in the consecutive burning of effigies in three locations of the city late on the evening of Monday march 19th. Although, not arranged on the grand scale of the famous ‘Fallas’ of Valencia, which takeover the capital city of the region for more than a week and feature hundreds of effigies on virtually every street corner, Benidorm’s smaller festival is nevertheless one of the most popular of the year.

eye may have already spotted huge marquees appearing in three key areas of the city over the past week. Inside and alongside these tents, large statues, constructed from paper mache, styrofoam, wood, cardboard and plastic will be erected.

Spanish visitors, who love to lampoon and laugh at so called celebrities. Large crowds attend the ceremonial burning of these large statues on the final night, watching the controlled operation from a safe distance, with firecrews in attendance to avoid accidents.

Known as ‘Ninots’ and full of colourful and comical figures, wearing bright clothing the effigies will be unveiled for public viewing in the areas of Rincon de Loix (opposite Burger King), Plaza de Hispanidad (Plaza Triangular close to Mcdonalds) and Els Tolls (Old Town) on thursday.

Other activities during the fiesta include early morning parades at 08.00 on Sunday and Monday, aimed at waking up the older ‘falleras’ encouraging them to get out of their beds and join the group progressing through the streets accompanied by marching bands.

These ninots are carefully created caricatures of famous national and local figures including politicians and popular movie, tv Those with an eagle and pop stars delighting

Sunday afternoon’s ‘Flower Offering’ to the Virgen del Sufragio parade, begins in Parque d’Elche at 18.00, touring the central streets of the city, before arriving at the blue domed church

‘Mascleta’ display occurs in Plaza Hispanidad on Avenida Mediterraneo, featuring hundreds of firecrackers, the extreme noise from which pierces At 14.00 a traditional the air, leaving clouds of Next Monday March loud and noisy Valencian smoke across the city.

of San Jaime and Santa Ana, situated close to the mirador in Benidorm Old Town, where they will present their beautiful floral creations.

19th, is the day of San Jose (St Joseph), a bank holiday in Spain as it is also Father’s Day and the final day of Fallas.

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eekend of fire of the fiestas begins at 23.30 when three junior figurines are set alight and continues at midnight, with the burning of the main Ninots in half hour intervals, allowing many people to see all three.

As in previous years the effigy locations are alongside Burger King in Rincon de Loix, where the burning takes place at midnight followed by Plaza Triangular (opposite Mcdonalds), which will be set alight at 00.30.

Later another parade of elaborate floats beginning in Parque d’Elche before touring the central streets of Benidorm old town. The final night

The final burning of the largest Ninot, situated at the top of Calle Tomas Ortuna, bordering Foietes, will start at 01.00, bringing this year’s Fallas celebrations to a spectacular close. by Andy Mansell

Benidorm Fallas Schedule Benidorm’s spectacular Fallas festivities take place this weekend, so here’s our handy guide to what’s on:

SUNDAY MARCH 18th ‘Desperta Awakening’

08.00h Fire cracker awakening in Falla Rincon de Loix and Falla Els Tolls 08.30h Fire cracker awakening in Falla Benidorm Ningots set up and unveiled for public viewing in three locations: 12.00h Local parades with marching bands at each Falla Falla Benidorm in Plaza Hispanidad ( Plaza Triangular area oppo- 18.00h Flower Offering Parade from Parque d’Elche (Dove Park on site Mcdonalds), Poniente Beach) through local streets leading to Church, followed Falla Rincon de Loix in Avenida Ametlla del Mar ( Levante Beach by spectacular firework display on mirador. opposite Burger King), Falla Els Tolls in Calle Tomas Ortuno (Foietes area) MONDAY MARCH 19th ‘The Burning Day’

THURSDAY MARCH 15th ‘Planta’ day

SATURDAY MARCH 17th ‘Visitation Day’

Firecracker awakening as times on Sunday 14.00h ‘Gran Mascleta’ Extreme firecracker display in Avenida 10.30h Members of the Falla counsel convene at Falla Rincon Mediterraneo (Plaza Triangular) de Loix to begin a tour of all three sites accompanied by L’Illa de 18.00h ‘Float Parade’ Leading from Parque d’Elche (Poniente Benidorm band. Beach) through the central Old Town streets to Plaza Triangular 23.00 ‘La Crema’ Burning of the Bonfires children’s Ningots set 17.00h Parade in Falla Rincon de Loix alight in all 3 locations 22.00h Fancy Dress in Falla Rincon de Loix 00.00h ‘La Crema’ Burning of the Bonfires in Falla Rincon de Loix 23.00h Night Parade in Benidorm Falla accompanied by ‘Charran- 00.30h ‘La Crema’ Burning of the Bonfires in Falla Benidorm ga Nardo’ brass band 01.00h ‘La Crema’ Burning of the Bonfires in Falla Els Tolls

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GARDENING ON THE COSTA BLANCA 30 EASIER GARDENING Two things immediately come to mind – (1) employ a gardener or (2) move to somewhere with less or no ground to care for! Actually, this is not as facetious as it sounds because gardening is very labour intensive although, obviously, things can be done to reduce the work involved. Most of them, however, are pretty hard work initially which takes us back to suggestion (1) above! However, here goes:Lawns create a lot of work and many people feel that they are anti-social anyway in an area with an ever increasing water shortage. (a recent report suggested that maintaining an ‘English-type’ lawn in Madrid consumes some 1600 litres of water per square metre annually!) If you decide to remove/ reduce a lawn, the first problem is getting rid of the grass and/or weeds of which it is composed. Glyphosate is one solution, it is a non-selective systemic herbi-

cide, absorbed through the leaves, used to kill weeds, especially perennials. When glyphosate comes into contact with the soil, it rapidly binds to soil particles and is inactivated. Unbound glyphosate is degraded by bacteria.. Alternatively, the grass can be removed as turves or covered with black plastic for a few months to kill it. After all this, the area can be covered by weed barrier fabric and then by gravel or another mulch. If you put down the barrier you will “only” have to contend with weeds from wind borne seeds This assumes that the former lawn area is to remain as an open area but if all, or some of it, is going to be converted into flower beds you probably only need to cover it with newspaper (about 6 sheets thick) and cover that with soil., compost etc and turn the whole lot over after a few months. Whatever the final use for the plot, it is essential to remove perennial

weeds (including grass!) first or you are just creating work for the future. Note, however, the amount of work involved in all this! Raised beds, easing our all too easily aching backs, are obviously a good idea but, equally obviously, they can be quite costly in time and money to construct. Suitable materials include bricks, concrete blocks, natural stone, railway sleepers, sawn logs and, these days, possibly plastic.. One big advantage of raised beds is

that you can choose the compost used for filling them, instead of everything being dictated by the natural soil conditions in your garden. You can, for example, fill them with acid soil so as to grow all those beautiful plants that we are continually being warned off! It is probably a good idea to make provision for watering the beds when they are constructed (bearing in mind that they will be even more liable to drying out than ordinary beds) but remember

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too that most mains water in the area is itself alkaline which is a problem for the long term future of an acid bed. Take care not to make the beds too wide – 2/2ft6in (60/70cms) for single sided beds and twice that for beds that can be tended from both sides is as much as can comfortably be managed.

We are a friendly group who enjoy gardening and gardens. Our meetings are normally held on the 1st Wednesday of each month from October to June in Meeting Room (Aula) 1 on the 1st floor of La Senieta in Moraira next to the free car park used for the Market on Fridays. Next month’s meeting will be on 4th April and will feature Joan Birch who will give an illustrated talk on Cost Blanca Wild Flowers Visitors including holiday makers are always welcome – admission is by a donation of 3€ per person. Our attempts at a regular meeting date are sometimes interrupted by Fiestas etc Please contact Joan Birch on 697 320 169 for details.

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Studies have shown that dementia has overtaken cancer as our most feared disease. These days the vast majority of people either have somebody in their family or know somebody who is suffering with dementia. Dementia is more common in people over the age of 65, but it can also affect younger people. Early onset of the disease can begin when people are in their 30s, 40s, or 50s. Symptoms of dementia • Memory loss • Difficulty completing familiar tasks • Problems with abstract thinking • Confusion • Personality change • Mood changes • Disorientation with familiar things and places • Failing sense of direction • Poor judgement which can place them in danger • Misplacing things • Loss of motivation and initiative • Lack of personal hygiene and care • Problems communicating • Difficulty finding the right words • Difficulty following story lines • Being repetitive • Struggling to adapt to changes What causes dementia? Possible causes of dementia include: • Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and it affects more than 520,000 people in the UK. It is thought to result in a loss of connections between cells in the brain due to the build up of abnormal proteins. • Brain damage due to injury or stroke causing vascular dementia - the second leading cause of dementia

Huntington’s disease Lewy body dementia frontotemporal dementia

Risk factors Research has uncovered some important factors that can affect our risk of developing dementia. The risk of us developing the disease depends on a combination of these. Some such as age and genes cannot be controlled but others can. • Genetics and family history - If there is a family history of Alzheimer’s then you are more at risk. Some studies suggest that if you have a parent or a sibling with the disease your overall risk is increased five or six fold. • Age – Dementia usually starts after the age of 65 and the risk increases with age. One in six 80 year olds are affected. As we age the brain becomes less agile and connections become weaker. • Obesity – One theory is that fat releases harmful hormones that damage brain cells. The other risks associated with being overweight such as high blood pressure, cholesterol and the furring up of arteries increase the risk of vascular dementia. • Diabetes – Type 2 diabetes raises the risk of dementia. This is because a raised blood sugar damages the blood vessels in the brain which increases the risk of stroke and vascular dementia. It also causes inflammation which may increase the abnormal proteins in the brain. • Smoking – Smoking may increase your chances of getting dementia and other vascular diseases. • Blood pressure – High blood pressure can cause stroke or cause inflammation which leads to a build up of abnormal proteins. • Stress – Chronic stress raises the levels of the hormone cortisol. There are cortisol receptors in the part of the brain which is important for learning and memory. If cortisol levels remain high these receptors become saturated which damages brain cells. • Depression – Late-life depression especially in men may be a risk factor or an indication of the onset of dementia. • High oestrogen levels – Women taking oestrogen and progesterone years after the menopause may be at greater risk of developing the disease. • Heavy alcohol intake – While a moderate amount of alcohol has been shown to be beneficial to health in some studies, binge or heavy drinking have both been linked to an increased risk of developing dementia. In next week’s issue we will be looking at prevention, when to see a doctor and possible treatments.

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Owning Spanish property via an international company could be a tax problem waiting to explode www.spanishpropertyinsight.com International company structures established in decades gone by to help wealthy owners of property in Spain avoid tax are now a ticking time-bomb for some, as the Spanish tax authorities set their sights on them.

about the problem today.” His firm, cross-border tax specialists Del Canto Chambers with offices in London and Madrid, estimate that more than 5,000 private properties in Spain are owned using international company structures.

“International company structures, with some owned by double or triple vehicles involving a Spanish company belonging to a foreign company and, in many cases, a Trust on top, were the arrangement of choice recommended by leading international tax advisory firms to wealthy investors from the 70s to the 2000s,” explains Fernando Del Canto. “Needless to say, those same firms would rather not talk

International company structures were set up to avoid or minimise tax in Spain, and facilitate change of ownership / inheritance. It goes without saying that most of the properties owned through a company structure are worth a million Euro or more, in most cases two or three million Euro and up. Company structures come at a cost, so the potential tax savings have to be significant for the structure to make financial sense.

If international company structures are used to avoid taxes on a valuable asset, that obviously makes them interesting to the tax inspector. With public finances under pressure, Spain is looking hard at tax avoidance schemes, just like other Western countries, and high value properties owned by international companies are thought to be a prime target for the Spanish tax authorities, who Del Canto says are high-handed and difficult to deal with. “Spanish tax inspectors shoot first and ask questions later,” explains Del Canto. “They are investigating these structures in places like the Costa del Sol, and

I’ve even seen them stake out luxury resorts like Sotogrande to get evidence of undeclared rentals. They issue heavy penalties on disputable grounds, and hope that wealthy foreigners will pay up without a fight. Wealthy foreigners with valuable assets in Spain can be seen as soft targets.” If you own a property in Spain via an international company structure set up in decades gone by, you should consider getting a tax compliance check-up done to see what kinds of risks, if any, you are running. You don’t want to wait until the bomb explodes with a tax inspection. The best defense is to be well prepared, and a well-prepared response guided by experts will send a strong message to the tax

authorities that you are not a soft target, which is half the battle. Del Canto Chambers, with offices in Madrid and London, are cross-border Spanish and international tax specialists with unique experience in sorting out, or heading off, tax liabilities for high-value properties in Spain. Find out more, and get in touch for a free report on your tax exposure, or to deal with a tax inspection, by clicking the link below. >> Owning Spanish property through a company structure could be a tax timebomb waiting to explode, so get a tax compliance check-up as soon as possible

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t was time to visit the well-known Bay Leaf restaurant although we have made many reviews since they opened last year it still is the place that everyone is talking about in Albir. This time I made a point of exploring the many tastes available with the Thali menu a set meal for two priced at â&#x201A;Ź29.50, including ice cream or coffee. This culinary adventure started with a mixed starter of Onion Bhaji and Vegetable Pakora served with a salad garnish and presented with a 3 sauce selection - with the mint sauce displayed as a bay leaf to give that added touch of artistic class. The main meal consists of eight individual dishes to share, served with a Nan bread and Pilau Rice; a perfect combination to enjoy at lunch time or dinner. The platter was served with the food delicately displayed individual bowls, a treat for the eyes. They were: homemade tomato chutney; Mixed Raita, a smooth cooling yogurt with tomato cucumber and secret blend of spices; Taka Dal, spicy lentils with a good balance of herbs; Brinjal Bhaji, an aubergine curry; a mixed vegetable special curry;Chicken Tikka

Masala, creamy and tender tandoori chicken pieces in a thick tomato and cream sauce; Nepali Lamb Curry, a medium spiced tender soft lamb with a surprising tangy finish; Goan King Prawn Curry, sweet tasting with coconut milk and a hint of mustard seed. Head chef Sekhar Kharel and Tandoori Chef Gaurav Puri are proud of their success and welcome their new and existing customers to enjoy the best Indian and Nepali cuisine in town. Meet with the friendly staff headed by the experienced and welcoming Sumit Sharma, and the regular diners to enjoy the experience of the Bay Leaf. Not forgetting the variety and quality of the drinks menu as it is a major part of my own eating out experience to enjoy a cool beer or a quality glass of wine. The Bay Leaf serves frozen glasses with Estrella Damm on tap, the wine selection allows a choice of local and regional quality wines and jugs of Sangria are the most popular choices to enjoy and accompany your chosen meal. The Bay Leaf has a large outside seated terrace area and a spacious comfortable restaurant that has a real authentic feel to it. If your planning to

eat out any time soon then make the trip here and enjoy a meal to remember. Opening hours are 12.30 to 16.00 except Wednesday - 18.00 to 23.30 7 days

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k e e w s i h t w e n Lip Sync Battle UK

Friday 16 11.30pm Channel 5 Robert Webb vs Sally Phillips New series. Melanie Brown and Professor Green present as comedy actors Robert Webb and Sally Phillips go head to head lip-synching to hit songs. Their first choice of song is

performed in `civvies’, as Mel and the Pro keep it from getting too crazy, but for their second choice Robert and Sally must bring it all to the floor in the form of wigs, costumes and backing dancers

Escape to the Chateau Sunday 18, 9.00pm Channel 4. Series following a British family restoring a French chateau. As summer arrives, Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree are busier than ever with seven weddings and 14 food lovers’

The Durrells Sunday 18 Mar 9:00pm, ITV 1

weekends to prepare for. And as if that wasn’t enough to keep them busy, they must also sort out the garden, work on a stables conversion and embark on a surprising floating adventure

In the first episode of a new series, the family are surprised to find out that Leslie has three different girlfriends, so Louisa decides to take it upon herself to help him pick one by having each member of the family invite their favourite

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Horoscopes ARIES (March 21st-April 20th) Although the week begins with a focus on your spiritual sector that could encourage you to adopt a compassionate approach to other people’s issues, this influence can shift quickly. As chatty Mercury and lovely Venus enter your sign, you may ARIES find yourself more expressive overall. Even so, life can become more exciting and intense over the weekend, and it could coincide with an instant attraction or the chance to make a key decision. If you should feel rebellious, try to think before making any impulsive moves.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st) Your social zone has been sparkling, but early this week there is a shift to a more secluded and spiritual sector of your chart. You may find that you’re more connected with your feelings and TAURUS better able to express them. Upbeat Jupiter in your relationship zone enters its retrograde phase midweek, and this could encourage a more thoughtful approach to a key connection. An idea or encounter could sizzle with promise when dynamic Mars aligns with electric Uranus over the weekend.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

Go easy at the start of the week, especially if you’re exploring the potential in a new plan or taking crucial steps forward. The focus on the topmost sector of your chart could encourage you to go ahead when you might not have enough information GEMINI to make the wisest decision. At the same time, chatty Mercury and luscious Venus enter your social sector, and this could encourage you to explore the many possibilities to be gained from networking. As upbeat Jupiter turns retrograde, you might want to rethink your schedule, too.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

Lovely Venus and delectable Mars enter your sector of goals and ambition early in the week, and this could encourage you to be more expressive. You might also be eager to make those useful connections that could assist you in your CANCER bid for success. As philosophical Jupiter enters its retrograde phase in your leisure sector midweek, you could get involved in a hobby that you enjoyed as a child, and this could be very fulfilling over the coming months. The weekend could see you snapping up an opportunity.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)

From Tuesday, the emphasis shifts to your sector of exploration and far horizons, which could encourage you to move out of your comfort zone. You might notice how eager you are to delve into new subjects, travel, and generally enjoy exploring new terrain. As the sun LEO in a more intense sector of your chart aligns with potent Pluto, you could make a choice that has far-reaching consequences, one that could encourage radical change. However, you could be a touch impulsive this weekend, too.

VIRGO (August 24th-Sept 23rd)

As lively Jupiter turns retrograde midweek, and remains so until July 10, it could encourage you to review a recent deal or conversation and any promises made. At the same time, interactive Mercury and delightful Venus move into Aries and a more intense sector of your VIRGO chart, and this could inspire you to let go of any plans that no longer serve you. Old associations that seem to have passed their sell-by date can also be released if you feel it’s a good idea. Only go ahead if your instincts tell you to.

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LIBRA (Sept 24th-Oct 23rd)

You have been through a busy phase, one in which you may have made several sacrifices to help others. However, from Tuesday, the focus shifts as chatty Mercury and convivial Venus move into your sector of relating. This can encourage you to talk things LIBRA through and create a compromise or come to other suitable arrangements. From Thursday, jovial Jupiter turns retrograde, which can encourage you to plant the seeds that might increase your income further down the line. Patience may be necessary.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th-Nov 22nd) While you may have enjoyed some special dates and lovely outings with friends and family, the focus shifts this week to your sector of work and lifestyle issues. As messenger Mercury and lovely Venus enter this sector on Tuesday, your SCORPIO connections with others can be helpful at work and in everyday life. In addition, Jupiter is retrograde in your sign as of Thursday, so this can be an opportunity to reassess your plans and make any relevant adjustments. Avoid impulsive moves over the weekend.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd-Dec 21st)

As both chatty Mercury and lovely Venus enter your leisure sector, you may feel more energized, upbeat, and eager to get out and enjoy yourself. And while the sun in your home zone could see you keeping out of the limelight and SAGITTARIUS relishing some quiet time, the chance to take an outing or attend a cultural event could leave you feeling really positive. Jupiter, your guide planet, will enter its retrograde phase in your spiritual zone midweek, which could encourage you to pay even greater attention to dreams and intuitive nudges.

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd-Jan 20th)

From Tuesday, your home zone will be in focus as both chatty Mercury and lovely Venus move in. The coming weeks can be excellent for entertaining, beautifying your home, and making the most of being with those you love. CAPRICORN At the same time, jovial Jupiter enters its rewind phase on Thursday, and this could encourage you to get back in touch with old friends or associates, especially if you want to get reacquainted. However, go easy over the weekend, especially if you feel an impulsive mood coming on.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21st-Feb 19th)

Your communication zone gets a boost from Tuesday, as interactive Mercury and sociable Venus move in. The coming weeks could encourage you to network and reach out to others who can help you achieve your goals and plans. And AQUARIUS with feisty Mars continuing its journey through your social sector, attending key events can be another way to forge new connections and have fun. With Jupiter rewinding in your topmost sector from Thursday, it might be time to reassess your life goals and perhaps make a few key adjustments.

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PISCES (Feb 20th-March 20th)

As the focus shifts to your financial zone, you might feel a desire to reorganize your budget and get your money working harder for you. However, when delectable Venus moves in alongside logical Mercury, you might also feel you deserve a few treats. Think about PISCES something that can boost your wellbeing, such as a relaxing massage or other pampering treatment. On another note, lively Jupiter enters its retrograde phase on Thursday, which could encourage you to overcome key beliefs so you can move out of your comfort zone.

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ALFAZ FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE There was plenty of action & excitement at the weekend in the Premier League with 2 missed penalties,2 red cards and throw in 3 own goals for good measure and not to mention some strange Refereeing decisions. Altogether the 1 Monday Night game and 9 Premier League games at the weekend gave the Alfaz Fantasy Football League a total of 32 goals,6 clean sheets,31 yellow cards( less than goals scored) and 2 red ones which was Swansea’s Jordon Ayew & Brighton’s Anthony Knockaert who were both dismissed for 2 horrendous tackles. The other naughty boys who missed penalties were Everton’s Wayne Rooney and Watford’s Troy Deeney, although it’s fair to say the keepers Arsenal’s Peta Cech & Brighton’s Matt Ryan both made fantastic saves.Brighton’s Australian goalkeeper has been beaten 5 times by his own defenders this Season. This week the aptly named Bong smashed the ball passed him in the Seagull’s 2-0 defeat against Everton at Goodison Park.Manchester United’s Eric Bailly deflected Mane’s cross passed his Keeper to give Liverpool a lifeline which they refused to accept and went on to lose 2-1 at Old Trafford while the other own goal went to Crystal Palace’s Martin Kelly who helped Chelsea scrape a lucky 2-1 win. Darren’s team Daz XI extended their advantage at the top of the A.F.F.L. to 25 points over Pauline’s Vodka Army.Former Winner of the Fantasy League Joe’s Keith Lard F.C. moved menacingly close to the leaders by clocking up 45 points which take them to within 28 points of the Army.Dominic’s Barnsley Braves and Tony’s Northern Blues are both still well in contention in 4th & 5th place.At the opposite end of the table, Laura’s Legends are showing no signs of improvement even

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though they have new company in the shape of Chris’s Crown Jewels who are 55 points above them. Our U.K.T.V.SPAIN Junior League is going right down to the wire as Kieron’s Clowns F.C, have Wade’s Alli Barbar just 12 points behind them at the Summit. Down at the foot of the table, Harley Ginger Ninjar had a poor week and have now slipped down to 50 points behind Gian Luca’s Messi or Tidy. The one thing we can be sure of this Season is that Pauline’s Vodka Army will lift our Mark Carter Ladies Trophy.They have an unassailable 92 point lead over Isabel’s team The Bluebells who will be involved in the tussle for the Runners -Up spot with Raquel’s Mrs.Max & Paddy, Karen’s Ceasar’s Blackcats and Val’s Borobabe. The bottom of the League is just like the top with everything done & dusted with Laura’s Legends guaranteed to get the Wooden Spoon. Wayne’s Two Years Running, Maybe opened up an impressive 85 point gap over Andy’s team Triple Trouble at the top of our Golden Boot League.Daz XI hopes of a double are still in with a chance and are in 3rd place 3 points above Graham’s Laurel & Vardy. At the other end of the scale, Len’s Nelson’s Flagship is the only team that can prevent Laura’s Legends from receiving 3 Wooden Spoons as they still hold on to the bottom spot in this Section. Four teams will enter our Wyndham’s Monthly Wine Draw and they are our 2 top scoring teams Barbara’s XI and Keith’s Last Ones Out who both scored 59 points while the other 2 are our lowest scoring teams Eric’s Blue Moonies & Dave’s team The

Hatters who both suffered from Manchester City Players not Playing till Monday Night which meant they finished up with a minus 2 score. Manager of the Month for March is being kindly sponsored Roger & Dave at the Hotel Moli in Alfaz who have had the old Hotel completely refurbished and opened up a fantastic Restaurant providing excellent food at reasonable prices. With only a couple of weeks gone Gil’s Eastlanders have taken a 7 point lead over Bobby’s Real Mayid. Coblanca Cruisers & Roo & Woos Wombles are also in contention for this super meal for 2 at the Hotel Moli in 3rd & 4th spot. Dave’s Drop Outs have won this weeks Breakfast for 2 provided by Nicola in the Kitchen at the Bar Code in Alfaz after leaping up 37 places from No 172nd place to No 135th spot in the Main League. All 3 of our Junior Managers made it through to the Quarter Finals of our Weekender K.O.Cup Competition. Marcus’s Salford Sausages beat Nikki’s Liverpool 94 by 41-15, George’s team I Love Heather eased through against Tony’s Y.N.W.A. 21 by 40-24 while Luca’s team Already Won It lived up to their name scraping through against Mike’s Kelly’s Heroes 36-34.Two of our Lady Managers also made to the last 8 when Raquel’s Mrs.Max & Paddy saw off Anirtak Hotspurs and Karen’s Ceasar’s Blackcats had their tails up when knocking out Dogdale 32-29. The favourites Barnsley Braves made it through along with Lee’s Pineapple Chunks and Arthur’s Arfa N That. The Draw for the next round will soon be up on our website and don’t forget this week our F.A.Cup League is on the go again so follow your team’s results as we head for the business end of the Season.

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FOOTBALL Saturday 17th March Match Week 32 of 38

13:15 Swansea v Tottenham - FA CUP QF 16:00 Stoke City v Everton - EPL 16:00 Huddersfield v Crystal Palace - EPL 16:00 Bournemouth v West Brom - EPL 16:00 Liverpool Watford - EPL Postponed West Ham v Man United - EPL Postponed Man City v Brighton - EPL Postponed Tottenham v Newcastle - EPL Postponed Burnley v Chelsea - EPL

20:45 Man United v Brighton - FA CUP QF

Sunday 18th March 14:30 Wigan Athletic v Southampton - FA CUP QF 17:30 Leicester v Chelsea - FA CUP QF

6 Nations Italy v Scotland

tadio Olimpico (Rome) Saturday, March 17, 13.30pm GMT, ITV

England v Ireland

Twickenham (London) Saturday, March 17, 3.45pm GMT, ITV

Wales v France

Principality Stadium (Cardiff), Saturday, March 17, 5pm GMT, BBC

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WORLD CUP DREAM FOR SPAIN SPAIN’S sporting prowess with a football is not in doubt; however their rugby team have been showing recently they have some great skills with the oval ball as well. “Los Leones” defeated Germany 8410 in a vital qualifier for the next Rugby World Cup, scoring twelve tries on the way to the rout of another country better known for their footballing achievements. The comfortable win takes Spain to second in the table,

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with the winner getting automatic qualification to the 2019 event in Japan. However group leaders Romania have completed all their games and, if Spain can win their remaining fixture in Belgium, they will qualify for the first time since 1999. King Felipe was among those in attendance at the game in Madrid, showing the increasingly high profile of the game over here.