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Marina Baixa 29th March Issue 38

Benidorm disco sanctioned for ‘sexist’ job ad by Andy Mansall

A popular discotheque on Benidorm’s famous Levante beachfront has been sanctioned following a complaint from the COOP trade union. The incident which brought the complaint referred to a facebook advert placed by the manager of Richard New Look disco, last Summer, which caused a social media storm for it’s overtly sexist tone. In the advert for waitresses, placed by the club’s manager, Julio ‘El Feroz’ (The Fierce), a former contestant on season 12 of the Spanish Big Brother tv series, Gran Hermano, he asked for only beautiful unmarried women to apply. “We don’t want besotted boyfriends turning up outside our doors at 5am to pick them up” the advert continued.

It also stressed that for anyone not considered tall enough it would be mandatory to wear heels or platforms and if these conditions were not met, then the disco would be looking for new waitresses, so don’t waste their time. After a flood of complaints and angry

responses the job advert was removed on the same day, with an apology written by club owner Richard Romero, but not before it came to the attention of the COOP trade union, who filed a denouncement to the spanish department of labour. Nine months later, the labour department delivered

their sanction, stating that it was discriminatory as it was directed only to women, which was not a direct or determining factor on being good at the job. They also agreed that the respect for privacy and the dignity of women workers had been violated by the wording of the advert.

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Holiday snaps trap scammers A British couple have been fined £15,000 by a court in the UK over false claims that they had suffered from food poisoning on an all-inclusive trip to Benidorm. They had lodged a compensation claim for £2,500 against holiday provider TUI – but made the mistake of uploading pictures to social media throughout their holiday, clearly showing them having a great time. Despite the regular Facebook

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updates they also neglected to mention their “food poisoning” something the court thought unlikely if they had been bedridden for several days as they had claimed. The claims were made in May 2016, eight months after the holiday; something else which struck the court as odd. Around this period there was a spate of compensation

claims for food poisoning and it seems likely the couple jumped on the bandwagon – but failed to consider the trail of contradictory evidence they left online. Finally, they had also made no mention of any problems during their stay to hotel management. TUI welcomed the decision but said that it was disappointing that they had to resort to legal action to defend themselves and their hotel partners.

Streetlight shortage Garage blaze THE firm commissioned to install new streetlights on Avenida Communidad Europea has taken so long to complete the work that the models of lampposts they have been using are no longer in stock. This has meant further delays while the company tasked with the work, Enrique Ortiz, starts a search for the now discontinued line.

As well as the lighting, Communidad Europea landscaping, irrigation connects Benidorm Bus and signalling work are all Station and the main town. behind schedule. Avenida

FIRE crews already stretched with callouts from the strong winds last Saturday had to attend an unrelated blaze in an apartment block in Altea. The emergency services were alerted at 5.40pm to an incident at a three storey building on CalleAscar in the Mascarat area. Three fire engines attended the scene and were able to determine that the

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source appeared to be the communal underground car park. Fifteen people were evacuated while the crews fought the fire which was declared safe after about an hour and a half. The vehicle where the fire is thought to have started was completely burnt out, although the reason it originally caught alight is unknown.

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ALTEA’S Department of Health has launched a campaign to sterilize the town’s feral cats. The one year project has a €3,000 budget and is operating on the slogan “capture, sterilise, release”; all medical work will be carried out by professionals with volunteers helping out with other aspects. Health Councillor Diego Martinez has been holding meetings with local vets and animals associations to ensure everything is done

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correctly and humanely. Mr Martinez said that this was the ideal time to start the programme due to feline breeding habits.

New youth space T

HE new area designed especially for children and youths in Callosa d’en Sarria will be officially opened on 6 April. The Punt Jove is for the 12 to 27 year age group with different activities catering for different ages. The first presentation hosted there is titled “Imparables” (unstoppables) and is about people who have conquered their problems to do amazing things. Guest speakers include Ivan Gonzalez,

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a young Spaniard with leukaemia who has still managed to run the Titan Desert Test. The Punt Jove is located on the Bolulla road and is a space of about 150 square metres. As well as presentations it will act as a meeting point for local youngsters and a base for a wide range of activities, much of it organised by youth associations in the town.

Senior snappers

FIFTEEN people have commenced a special beginner’s course for photographers, aimed at senior citizens in La Nucia. The series of ten workshops take place each Tuesday and are run by professional photographer Jose Miguel Aura. The course was organised by the town’s Senior Citizens Association and is free to all

participants. The coursework will be a mixture of theory and practical training, with the latter including field trips for practicing outdoor photography. The theory will be classroom based with all training taking place in La Casilla 3rd Age Centre. The course will end with a photography competition for all the students who took part.

Reopened for foot traffic ONE of Benidorm’s most important walking streets, Calle Tomas Ortuno in the Old Town, has now finished the road-works aimed at improving conditions for pedestrians. The stretch between Calle La Garita and Calle Los Limones is now pedestrianised while at the same time important infrastructure work has been carried out. This includes water,

sewage and sanitation networks which should ensure that the street is “virtually flood proof” according to Mayor Tony Perez who visited the area. The mayor apologised for the interim inconvenience brought to residents, tourists and traders alike but hopes that everyone can recognise that the street is now greatly improved for all parties.

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La Nucia offers Easter sports experience for all Sports lovers of all ages should include athletics, basket 3, indoor head to la Nucia next weekend by Andy Mansall football, padel, beach volleyball, for the town’s annual ‘Sport padbol and cani-cross, where Xperience’ festival, now in it’s seventh year. participants take part in a cross country run with The event, which takes place at the town’s their dogs. sports complex Camilo Cano, on friday In addition, a large exhibition hall will host March 30th and saturday march 31st offers an representatives from sports teams offering opportunity for visitors to take a part in and try activities such as archery, climbing, diving, out a variety of different sports free of charge. and padel from throughout the Marina Baixa La Nucia prides itself on being a sports city area, plus stalls, information stands and bouncy and this event is aimed at encouraging people of castles, children’s theatre, painting and other all ages and experience to get involved in fitness. kids activities. Sports represented at the two day festival Visitors will also have access to the large gym, indoor pool and spa and be able to try out classes such as pole dancing, aquagym and indoor cycle. The La Nucia Sports Xperience is organised by sports teams from within the town with the support of the Alicante Tourist Office and over 30 sports federations from across the Valencia region. Skateboard, Cani-Cross and Men’s Physique competitions will also take place over the weekend. The festival also coincides with the inaugural La Nucia Food Truck Festival, which takes place in the same location in front of the skate park. Around 20 customised food trucks offering cuisine from across the globe, such as hot dogs, burgers, steaks, burritos, pizzas, curries, kebabs and vegan will set up between wednesday March 28th and sunday April 1st. With cookery workshops, show cooking, live DJ’s and bands performing between 12.00h and 24.00h each day, the event is expected to become a major fixture on the town’s fiesta calendar.

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Ten arrested in Guardia Civil drugs swoop Officers from the Guardia Civil, made simultaneous raids on properties in six towns across the Northern Costa Blanca earlier this week, seizing drugs, vehicles and a firearm and arresting ten people. Those arrested included Spanish, Dutch, Belgian, Italian, Serbian, Norwegian and Moroccan nationals, residing in the nearby towns of Benidorm, Altea, Alfas del Pi, La Nucia, Villajoyosa and Denia. Guardia Officers from Altea began the five month operation

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set up a pyramid sales system, where he supplied the drugs to his buyers, who then gained clients of their own and their own sales points. Initially, to obtain the larger quantities required by Andy Mansell for the pyramid which led to the operation, the man arrests, when used two third party growers, they intercepted one a 49 year old Dutchman, an international living in Denia and the other, truck on a route between Alfas a 26 year old Belgian from del Pi and Norway, containing Villajoyosa, who had been a suitcase with 2.5 kilos of growing the marijuana plants cannabis. among regular plants in a The sender of the case was a nursery. twenty eight year old Spaniard In an effort to step up a who lived with his Dutch level, become a self supplier, mother in Alfas del Pi. and expand his business, The young man, who speaks the main suspect, took a trip several languages and has a to Morocco with a 22 year wide circle of friends, had been old Moroccan friend, to buy using these contacts to sell hashish, possibly with a view hashish amongst members of to transport it on his body and the foreign community within become a large scale supplier the area, including some his throughout Europe. mother’s associates. Guardia Civil officers As the operation grew, he intercepted one of his

Benidorm bingo raid More than a hundred, mostly British, bingo lovers were taken by surprise when police officers from the Generalitat raided the bar they were playing in last week. Popular with tourists and local expats, many British run bars in Benidorm offer games of bingo for their clients, often calling the sessions names such as ‘eyes down’ or ‘housey housey’. Unknown to most of the participants, these games are actually illegal, as they contravene the Ley de espacultas y hacienda, a law which forbids shipments and were able to dismantle the whole plot. When they raided the houses of the four main suspects, officers had to enter the properties simultaneously, to ensure the occupants weren’t able to speak to each other beforehand, enabling them to destroy plants and other drug

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gambling outside of registered establishments, of which there are several in Benidorm. When police broke up the game, held in an unnamed location in the town on march 15th, they confiscated 1447 euros, which was proceeds from earlier sessions and the game currently in process. They also seized four microphones, two electronic bingo machines, two wireless devices, 5000 bingo tickets and a book with records of accounts, from the premises, which related items before police arrived. The other properties were raided later on during the same day. In total, officers seized two vehicles, a motorcycle, several mobile phones, electronic tablets, a compressed air pistol, 5 kilos

was manned by four staff and full with British bingo players at the time. In the addition, the officers discovered 21,000 euros in a safe on the premises, which they believed to be proceeds from previous bingo games. The Generalitat issued a statement regarding the intervention, while confirming the business had been visited in similar circumstances, on several occasions in the past, when proceeds and equipment for the playing of illegal bingo were also confiscated. of cocaine, 3 kilos of hashish in small acorns designed to be inserted into the body, another 1.5 kilos ready for sale, 38 marijuana plants and numerous items used in plant cultivation. The ten suspects have been released on bail, with a further three pending future investigation.

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BOOKS, GLORIOUS BOOKS.

One of the very few downsides for me of living in sunny Spain is not being able to lose myself for entire afternoons in bookshops as I so often did when living in the UK, dreamily transported by catchy titles, adventures promised and the unbeatable smell of new books (why doesn´t that exist as a perfume?) I was very happyto recently find Polly´s Bookshop in Javea whichis a little den of iniquity for those of us in the Costa Blanca North that have the book worm wiggling awayinside and have not found our vice to be compatible with E-Readers or Kindles. Polly´s Bookshop operates a heartwarming concept of good old exchange of quality second hand books, aided by their cosy premises with sofas. Basically the idea is that one brings in a book that one has read (sorry, sounding like the Queen) get a one euro credit, peruse the book shelves which are full of second hand books valued at 3.50 each and go home with hopefully a damn good readhaving paid only €2.50! It´s like a high end librarythat smells good!

On top of which, owners Sam and Amanda also sell “the latest” in new books from various best sellerlists. I should mention here that this is not a paid-for-plug for Polly´s Bookshop (they haven´t advertised in this newspaper or given me free books!) I just think it´s a fantastic business model. When I ask Sam if his business is doing well he says it is doing “better than well”. And when we chat about E-books that I had presumed might relegate his shop into an endangered species I ask him if my ageing father is missing a trick when he fails to tell me the title of the book he is readingon his Kindle whenever I ask him. “No” says Sam. “It is almost everyday that I get a customer here so excited to be in a real bookshop. E books are very difficult to navigate and there is almost a full circle happening here. People want books again. Fed up with charging yet another device.” We discuss maps and family trees that are often illustrated at the beginning of books and laugh about the idea of a kid reading

The Hobbit on a Kindle. I alwaysdevour the book reviews in the Sunday Times and this title recently got my attention. “James Bloodworth - Hired - Six Months Undercover in Low Wage Britain”. Here is the description. “We all define ourselves by our profession. But what if our job was demeaning, poorly paid, and tedious? Cracking open Britain’s divisions journalist James Bloodworth spends six months living and working across Britain, taking on the country’s most gruelling jobs.” One of the jobs that Bloodworth (what an appropriate surname) took on was working as a “picker” at the Staffordshire Amazon warehouse. It makes incredibly grim reading. The book ironically(like my own) is of course for sale on Amazon. I wonder if the current pickers give Bloodworth´s book a little kiss as they package it up.

IRISH BUTTER, CHILLED WHITE WINE AND AMAZON.

These are the things I know I should cut down on but need more will power. My Dad and I have been following criticism of Amazon in our weekly splurge on the Sunday Times and Dad point blank refuses to use Amazon now.There have been recent strikes here in Spain by Amazon workers demanding fair conditions. Many journalists have gone undercover to reveal the scandalous conditions in

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Amazon warehouses; Alan Selby for the Daily Mirror, Alan Littler for Panorama and Carole Cadwalldr for the Guardian to name just three, and the New York Times and the Huffington Post have published articles with interviews with Amazon employees both white and blue collar. Thebrutality exposed is jaw dropping. In the warehouses workers are all expected to work a 10-hour day, which is of course completely unnecessary and unhealthy for parents. Shifts involve walking 15 miles a day, with only 2 unpaid 15-minute breaks and an unpaid half an hour for lunch with walking to the canteen taking up most of that time. Often warehouses have been bought deliberately in the middle of nowhere in areas of high unemployment, for tax benefits, yet staff are required to pay for the bus service. Sackings are automatic if you are ill more than 3 times even with doctor´s notes. After working there undercover Alan Selby wrote “we’re told in our induction briefing that if we’re late we’ll get half a point, and after three of them we’re out. What constitutes late, I ask. “A minute,” I’m told.” We are talking here about working for

THE RICHEST MAN IN THE WORLD, Jeff Bezos. Who despite

clearly being very clever must have missed the memo about slavery being a thing of the past. His “cleverness” has been his exploitation and manipulation of instant gratification in our society and his customer-centric focus. Make “stuff” look like a bargain so that we click and then get it to us stupidly quickly. Amazon is currently spending an absolute fortune on developing delivery by drones, for heaven´s sake. Bezos recently “tweeted” the world for “ideas on how to be philanthropic”. Really Bezos? Like you don´t have a team of people making you look good with whatever you do for charity. I have an idea for you, Jeff. They do say charity starts at home, after all. Pay the people that work for you properly and treat them like human beings. Most of them are inevitably your bloody customers too. I´m off to Polly´s. Taking in a book that is so good I´ve read it twice. “Twin Truths” by Shelan Rodger. Available on Amazon!!! Fiona@weekender.news

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Family attractions open for Easter with discounts Spring is officially upon us and despite the unseasonably chilly weather conditions, the Costa Blanca is gearing itself up in readiness for the busy early Easter rush and start of the Summer season. Unfortunately, for parents looking to keep their kids entertained during the upcoming school holidays, some of the area’s major theme parks are yet to open their doors to visitors. However, a couple of attractions will be open, with some great offers available to tempt family visits over the next few weeks. with discounts for tickets bought before the end of March. Wildlife lovers will be happy to discover both of the Marina Baixa’s animal parks are already open, allowing visitors to get up close and personal with wild creatures in a natural environment. Mundomar, situated in an elevated position at the foot of the Sierra Helada mountain, on the outskirts of Benidorm’s Rincon de Loix zone, has been attracting visitors for over twenty years.

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The 60,000 square metre park is home to around 80 species, including flamingos, turtles, swans, storks and sea lions, as well as tropical birds, lemurs, capuchins and monkeys. Throughout the day, the park offers plenty of opportunity for both children and adults to watch shows featuring parrots, sea lions and dolphins and the chance to help out at feeding times. Buying tickets online through Mundomar’s website is often the cheapest way of ensuring value for money. A normal one day ticket costs 25 euros for adults and 21 euros for juniors (ages 4-12) and seniors (over 65), with children up to 3 able to enter for free and an afternoon only show ticket starts at 16 euros. However the park offers group tickets, with four adults able to enter for 96 euros, a family of four ticket is 85 euros and a family of 3 is 65 euros. For those lucky enough to be able to make frequent visits

between now and November 1st, a season pass (45 euros adults/37 euros juniors and seniors) is great value and includes 50% discount on swimming with dolphins. The pass also offers 10% discount on experiences, purchases and other services within the park, with some restrictions applying. This offer is only valid online and must be booked before March 31st. Mundomar is part of a group which also includes nearby Aqualandia and the famous Terra Mitica theme park, situated on a hill behind Benidorm. Aqualandia, Spain’s first water park, opens for the season on May 26th and the vast Terra Mitica, with 5 themed areas of thrill rides opens on May 18th, but it’s worth remembering that once open, the group offers tickets from 59 euros for all three attractions or from 36 euros for 2 parks. The areas other zoo, Terra Natura is situated slightly away from Benidorm, close to the motorway network with easy access from all over the Costa Blanca region.

Covering an area of 320,000 square metres, Terra Nature is split into 4 zones specialising in wildlife from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Pangea. With around 1500 animals, from 200 species, more than 50 of which are endangered, plus 2500 varieties of trees and plants, the zoo offers a unique attraction known as ‘Zooimersion’, which allows visitors to get close to wild creatures through invisible barriers. Day tickets to Terra Natura cost 26 euros for adults and 20 euros for juniors and seniors when bought online. However, the park also offers seasonal passes for the price of very little more than a day ticket, along with joint passes which include it’s sister attraction, the adjacent Aqua

Natura, a vast 40,000 square metre water park, which opens to the public on April 27th. The park also offers experiences, such as donkey rides, elephant feeding and a fairies and elves experience. A seasonal pass, valid for one year, for Terra Natura is 35 euros for an adult and 28 euros for a child or senior. A combined seasonal ticket which includes unlimited entry to both Terra Natura and the Aqua Natura water park, costs just 53 euros for adults and 44 euros for children and seniors. Anyone interested in taking advantage of these online seasonal pass discounts should act quickly as the offer is only open until March 31st.

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Another “Not Not many People know that”! that We all know about the foul smelling gas Hydrogen sulphide but did you know about the many other sulphur compounds which are responsible for other familiar aromas? (The obvious one is not spoken about in polite company!) The various pungent aromas of the allium family arise from this chemistry, with onion, garlic, leeks and chives each containing a different sulphur compound in minute quantities. However, during cooking these are converted into substances even sweeter than sugar which are actually related to those used in artificial sweeteners. In the cabbage family, however, the process of cooking does the opposite and gradually converts the sulphur compounds into even smellier forms which is why over-cooked sprouts are so unappealing. (Many of us, including John Torode of Masterchef fame, find them extremely unappealing in whatever state they are in!

We all know about the foul smelling gas Hydrogen sulphide but did you know about the many other sulphur compounds which are responsible for other familiar aromas? (The obvious one is not spoken about in polite company!) The various pungent aromas of the allium family arise from this chemistry, with onion, garlic, leeks and chives each containing a different sulphur compound in minute quantities. However, during cooking these are converted into substances even sweeter than sugar which are actually related to those used in artificial sweeteners. In the cabbage family, however, the process of cooking does the opposite and gradually converts the sulphur compounds into even smellier forms which is why over-cooked sprouts are so unappealing. (Many of us, including John Torode of Masterchef fame, find them extremely unappealing in whatever state they are in!

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A bean plant treated with hydrogen sulphide was substantially bigger at two weeks after germinating than the control plant which was untreated.

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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SKIN CANCER DETECTION CAMPAIGN British people living in hot climates such as Spain are at greater risk of skin cancer due to greater exposure to the sun. Damaging ultraviolet rays from the sun are the cause of most cases of skin cancer and are responsible for 6 in 10 melanomas and 9 in 10 non-melanoma skin cancers. The use of tanning beds also increases the risk of skin cancer.

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Fair skin. Anybody can develop skin cancer but you are more at risk if you have pale skin and light coloured eyes. Those that have freckles and burn easily are at increased risk. Previous episodes of sunburn. Sunburn at any time but especially as a child or teenager puts you at greater risk of skin cancer and in particular if the burns became blistered. Moles. A person with a lot of moles or a particular type of mole known as a dysplastic naevi is at risk. Precancerous skin lesions. Rough scaling patches called actinic keratosis can increase your risk of developing skin cancer. A family history of skin cancer. You are more at risk if your mother, father or a sibling has had skin cancer. A personal history of skin cancer. If you have had a skin cancer in the past you are more likely to develop

a new one or recurrence of a previously treated lesion. A weakened immune system. People with weakened immune systems have a greater risk of developing skin cancer. This includes people with HIV/AIDS, leukaemia and those using immunosuppressant drugs. Exposure to radiation. People who received radiation treatment for skin conditions such as eczema and acne may have an increased risk of skin cancer, particularly basal cell carcinoma. Exposure to certain substances. Exposure to certain substances, such as arsenic, may increase your risk of skin cancer.

What should you look out for? Think A-B-C-D-E: A is for asymmetrical shape. Moles that have an irregular shape such as two very different-looking halves. B is for irregular border. Moles with irregular, notched or scalloped borders C is for changes in colour. Any growth that has many colours or an uneven distr bution of colour. D is for diameter. Watch for new growth in a mole larger than 1/4 inch or 6 mm. E is for evolving. Check for changes over time, such as moles that grow, change colour or shape or start to itch or bleed Remember that you may not have all of the above suspicious signs. Any one sign should be reported to your Doctor. Melanomas do not always develop from an existing mole. Any new pigmented or unusual looking growth should be checked out too. Melanomas can also develop in areas such as the genitals, palms of the hands, soles of the feet, between the toes and even in the mouth. The Family Medical Centre (Albir) is holding ‘Mole Clinics’ (see below) where for 15€ the G.P. will examine any lumps, bumps or moles that you may be concerned about. Limited Appointments.

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Local demand keeps Barcelona market growing despite political uncertainty www.spanishpropertyinsight.com As you can see from the graph above, home sales increased in Madrid every month last year, and by more than Barcelona every month since June last year, whilst sales in Barcelona fell in December before returning to growth in January, albeit at half the level of Madrid. Up until May last year, sales had been growing at a much faster rate in Barcelona than Madrid. In these figures there is clearly signs of something dampening demand for homes in Barcelona (itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a similar story if you look at the whole of Catalonia), and the most plausible reason is the political uncertainty generated by the independence drive. The constitutional crisis in Catalonia appears to be unsettling foreign investors, who are a big component of demand in central Barcelona. According to local estate agents Amat, who have been in business since 1948, foreign buyers have made up 50% of demand in the city centre for the last seven years. GuifrĂŠ Homedes,

MD of Amat, told me yesterday at their press conference to present their 2017 property market report for Barcelona, Sant Cugat and Sant Just (request report below), that they have seen foreign demand decline significantly since the constitutional crisis exploded in October last year, though strong local demand helped lift their total sales by 23% in 2017. So it seems that local demand is keeping the market growing, whilst foreign demand has gone soft in the face of political risks the outsiders find more unsettling and harder to judge. That said, I also hear from some agents that confidence has returned in 2017, presumably as some foreign investors start discounting the negative impact of the crisis, which appears to have little impact on daily life (so far).

The decline in foreign demand has the biggest implications for new developments in the city centre market, where foreign buyers have the most impact. New home prices were rising fast in the centre before the crisis started,

and I hear that developers have yet to reduce their prices in response to the new situation. More attractive prices might attract foreign buyers back, and make new developments more accessible to local buyers.

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by Fiona Jennison

As some of you may remember last week I wrote about cannabis and the rather confusing laws here in Spain regarding the old “weed”. (Whilst I am on the subject of last week, a quick mention of an article that by mistake looked like it was written by me. Niamh O´Sheehan wrote the article about walking the Camino Santiago and also raised a lot of money for a chap needing an electric wheelchair.) In my Facebookposting for opinions on cannabis I was inundated with instructions to talk to Mandy Hazard of The Healing Connection in Jalon. Mandy is lauded as THE cannabis expert in the Costa Blanca North particularly on the subject of the medicinal properties that cannabis possesses. So I duly pootled through the almond blossom for a chat with Mandy at her clinic and enjoyed one of the most fascinating conversations that I´ve had in donkeys years.

I FIND IT QUITE IRONIC THAT THE MOST DANGEROUS THING ABOUT WEED IS GETTING CAUGHT WITH IT - BILL MURRAY

Mandy admits to having been a “stoner” all her life but you would never peg her as such when you meet her. Tall, blonde and snappily-dressed she is incredibly articulate, passionate, business-minded and mentally as sharp as a Stanley knife; living proof to me anyway that cannabis (unless caned as a teenager) doesn´t do any harm. However I am not with Mandy to talk about getting “high” (taking Cannabis with THC in it) but to hear all about the completely legal cannabis oil that she sells to cure all manner of ills.

It is a vast subject and on the scientific side of it I know I won´t do it justice (I´m a creative, darling!) but Mandy explains to me that our bodies are full of endocannabinoid receptors which are there to receive and utilize canniboids. So we make the stuff ourselves, and we can help things along with cannabis oil?

“Cannabis oil does lots of clever things” says Mandy. “It boosts the immune system, mimics oestrogen, is antiinflammatory and excellent for anxiety, depression and high blood pressure. Not to mention any condition that causes seizures, or diseases like Parkinsons.” There is no surprise that Mandy has turned selling cannabis oil into her livelihood. She attributes her own recovery from an incredibly serious diagnosis of cancer to cannabis. “I was diagnosed in 2011 with an enormous tumour in my abdomen. I was given literally hours to live. After enduring 8 hours of dialysis giving my body a small chance of surviving an operation, the anaesthetist entered the room and slapped my face to see if I was a fighter. “They’ll never take me alive, I said!” Mandy goes on to tell me about a few years of massive relief (and partying) before unfortunately the cancer returned. In a major way. At this point a fairy tale happened. A generous benefactor stepped in and money was donated. So Mandy got some pricey treatments, but it was only when in a

clinic in Germany that she listened to the power of medical marijuana via a wealthy cancer patient. Mandy got creative and did conventional treatments as well as the alternative ones, but swears that her cancer went into partial remission by the use of cannabis oil, in conjunction with the “not legal” version containing THC. On the subject of the not-so-legal version of cannabis, she says “Some states in America have legalized cannabis as a solution for bad health. Many years ago cannabis was portrayed as “bad” and hemp growers such as William Randall Hearst were forced to stop growing the plants. Sadly it is pharmaceutical companies who now do not want it to be successful. Now the UK is actually the biggest grower of medical cannabis but won´t supply it to those who need it in the UK. The hypocrisy is huge.”

THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING I was keen to hear from others about their experiences with cannabis oil and several people contacted me this week (some Mandy´s clients, some not) with tales of sleep disorders sorted, the disappearance of anxiety and headaches as well as Parkinson tremors. Hannah Williams from Javea says “I was diagnosed with Peripheral Polyneuropathy in 2013. I’ve been vaping the oil for about two months now. My feet used to spasm throughout the day and worse at night. Now I find that my feet don’t spasm nearly so much and I feel calmer. It hasn’t done anything for the pain yet but I’m hoping that after taking it for a while longer it will begin to help with that.” Another chap swears

that cannabis oil has dramatically improved health for his epileptic dog who had been almost written off by the vet. (Pictured here – Bruiser. No prizes for guessing why he´s called that!) Another lady contacts me through Facebook who aged 57 and having lost friends to cancer decided to make her own Full Extract Cannabis Oil as a preventative measure 9 months ago. To her amazement without any dieting or exercising she has since lost 2 and a half stone. “I absolutely attribute the weight loss to taking the FECO” she tells me. “There is no other explanation. I know now that my body and metabolism are sorting themselves out”. The same lady has seen astonishing pain relief in her dog who had a spinal injury after starting him on doses. The dog is now pain free and has also lost weight that he needed to. “All because of this demonized plant. I´m so grateful I took the leap, did it on my own and learned how to make and take it”. Luckily for the rest of us, there is Mandy Hazard to visit in Jalon. Fiona@weekender.news

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has only got worse. As Matt is the star of the show, he should have some leverage over Merc, but he makes a decision that puts him right in the palm of his producer’s sweaty hand. Comedy, starring Matt LeBlanc, Stephen Mangan and Tamsin Greig

New Series BBC2 11:00pm Fri 30 March

Several months have passed and Matt’s show The Box is now a runaway hit. Unfortunately for Matt, this means that he must have daily contact with his producer Merc Lapidus and, if anything, the animosity between the two

The Island with Bear Grylls

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The survival challenge returns with two separate groups being abandoned at opposite ends of a remote uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean, with the 16 Islanders facing

Comedy game show featuring unsuspecting members of the public who face surprise challenges while going about their daily lives. From the supermarket to the

Channel 4 10:00pm Mon 2 April extreme tropical weather, limited resources and environmental hazards. One team of castaways consists of professionals living off an average income of £100,000 a year,

TV NEWS ‘A cuddly toy!’ Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins host the much-loved game show, with amazing prizes (and a cuddly toy!) to be won on the legendary conveyor belt. Four family pairs from different generations battle it out in games including Bollywood dancing, plate spinning, sausage making, pottery, cake decorating, balloon modelling, a vanishing box magic trick, and dancing the Argentine Tango. Mel and Sue are also joined by celebrity panellists, including quiz show host Richard Osman, TV presenter Lorraine Kelly, comedian Roisin Conaty and presenter Melvin Odoom. Plus there will be special appearances from Basil Brush and surprise guests!

while the members of other earn below the UK national average wage. In the first episode, Bear Grylls drops them off in caiman-infested mangroves and deep water

BBC1 7:00pm Sat 31 March

seaside, Blackpool Tower to Birmingham city centre, the programme brings a twist to the traditional game show format. Paddy McGuinness provides the commentary

The Generation Game is back!

with brand new episodes, bringing celeb guests, big laughs and family fun to BBC One Originally hosted by Sir Bruce Forsyth, and later by Larry Grayson and Jim Davidson, the first of two episodes will be shown on Easter Sunday. catchphrase, but a personalised silhouette - that What were your favourite moments during bent leg, fist to forehead stance. filming? Mel: As soon as you saw that, you knew you Sue: We don’t want to spoil the surprise, but we were in for a good night. He was a one off, a witnessed some of the most graphic teapot spouts legend and an utter gentleman. ever made on television. So graphic, some of the contestants needed counselling afterwards. It How many items do you think you could took us about an hour to stop laughing. remember from the conveyor belt?

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Did you try any of the tasks yourself?

Sue: Four words - clay, sausages, Danny Dyer.

Sue: We tried all of them, because essentially, we behave like toddlers and love to get our hands dirty.

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How does it feel to be bringing The Generation Game back almost 50 years after it first aired?

Mel: After the recordings there was barely a surface of the set that hadn’t been smeared, smashed or gunked by us.

Sue: Out of twenty? We think we could safely remember four. Mel: Anything after the heated towel rail and the mind goes blank to be honest. Sue: We love a heated towel rail. If you could choose just one prize from the conveyor belt what would it be?

Mel: It’s a privilege. This is one of the most cherished entertainment shows of all time and we don’t take that lightly.

What’s your favourite memory from the Sir Bruce Forsyth days of The Generation Game?

Mel: It’d be too easy to say the Cuddly Toy.

Sue: We’ve stayed true to the spirit of the original - we meet great families and we try to give them the best night of their lives.

Sue: We grew up with Brucie, and they don’t make them like that anymore. He was the only entertainer we can think of who not only had a

Sue: In truth, we’d be tempted by the fondue set, having always wanted to be those people who sit around dipping a courgette into hot cheese.

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Ordeal by Innocence BBC1 London 10:00pm Sun 1 April The Almeida Theatre’s 2017 acclaimed production of Shakespeare’s play, recorded as-live in its West End transfer on the stage of London’s Harold Pinter Theatre. Robert Icke’s production stars Andrew Scott as the Prince compelled to seek vengeance by an

encounter with his murdered father’s ghost. The film features the original cast of the stage production and is directed for the screen by Rhodri Huw. Also starring Juliet Stevenson as Queen Gertrude, Angus Wright as Claudius and Jessica Brown Findlay as Ophelia

New series. Three-part adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel, starring Bill Nighy. The former husband of a murdered heiress prepares to remarry 18 months after her adopted son was convicted of killing her, before dying himself in a prison brawl.

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Horoscopes ARIES (March 21st-April 20th) You could be more rebellious than ever now that the sun is in your sign and Venus is linking to Uranus. The desire to throw caution to the wind and take a risk may be very pronounced. However, there is something that you need to let ARIES go of or finish before you can do what you want to do. Once you’ve done this, things will go much more quickly. Be especially careful not to annoy anyone in authority on Thursday.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st) Although everything in your world seems quite stable right now, you can’t help but feel a bit antsy. You’re restless without really knowing why. There may be an idea, vision, or dream within you just TAURUS waiting to be born. Amid the busyness of your daily life, try to find some time for reflection and give this idea or heartfelt desire a chance to reveal itself. Then you’ll know what to do. On Thursday, don’t be too hasty. Think things through.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

With Mercury now retrograde in your social zone, you might want to do some background research before you get involved in a community project or team plan. Taking time to get your thoughts in coherent form will give you a much GEMINI better chance of success. Friends may be encouraging you to go wild, break out of the mold, and take a risk. Be especially careful on Thursday, however. Do yourself a favor and refuse to be drawn into any dubious schemes, especially if they promise instant riches.

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A sparkling attraction could get the week off to a great start. Will this bond last? It can if you nurture it. However, it’s often the small things that go wrong that frustrate us when Mercury is retrograde, as it is now. In your case, it could be an issue with a lover or friend that you can’t LIBRA seem to resolve. As lovely Venus enters a more intense sector of your chart, you could find that a special romance becomes closer and more intimate, just the way you like it.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th-Nov 22nd) While work relationships continue to flourish, you can and should make the most of them. There is ample opportunity to go far, especially if you decide to become a partner in a creative team or pair up with another person to SCORPIO accomplish something special. Don’t stop now, because you have so much to gain. Regarding health, you may find you get sporadic aches and pains that are largely due to stress. Stay relaxed and consider learning to meditate. It could benefit you enormously.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd-Dec 21st)

You are eager to have fun and more willing to take a risk, whether by initiating a romance or going on an adventure. While cost could be an issue, you might be willing to pay the extra money if the experience is worth it. With SAGITTARIUS bubbly Venus entering your lifestyle sector on Friday, a soothing massage could be just perfect. A full moon in your social sector over the weekend can be excellent for a celebration or other gettogether, and it could be a lot of fun.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

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PISCES (Feb 20th-March 20th)

With communicator Mercury currently You could be forgiven for wondering retrograde, it would help to keep a grip what is going on with your career. New on your household expenses. It might work may come out of the blue without be wise to plan for the coming week, you doing anything much to chase it, month, and even year and make a list of while jobs that have been ongoing could what you spend every day. The more you be subject to change. Think carefully on CANCER Thursday, when one situation may come CAPRICORN can keep track of everything, the easier it will be to keep your home happy and to a head. You might need to make an important decision. The full moon in your wellness zone on in good order. When lovely Venus enters your romance zone Saturday can be a call to indulge in some self-care and make on Friday, your love life could sparkle with sensual delights. it a regular habit.

Concerning home and family matters, You could get a message from a former you appear to be attracting good things lover or college pal inviting you to your way. Lucky Jupiter in this sector can get back in touch. Don’t turn down be perfect for thinking outside the box this invitation, because it might work and researching options that could bring out better than you think. The chance a new beginning. However, you do need to catch up and perhaps renew the to be careful of Mercury retrograde. This AQUARIUS relationship is a real possibility. On LEO isn’t the best time to take a risk. You can another note, be careful that you don’t prepare for when this phase is over. With a lovely full moon give out mixed signals, because someone may think you in your communication zone on Saturday, you could feel feel something for them when you’re just being nice. From especially attracted to a wonderful person. Friday, your home can be a haven of peace and nurturing.

With Mercury retrograde in your You love learning and teaching, which personal financial zone, make sure you is why the current planetary setup is so check your bank statements and take good for you. If you have knowledge that extra care when purchasing anything no one else has, you could make a lot of online. Keep your credit cards safe, too, money by selling your skills. This is also as this is one time when they are more a good time to plan and perhaps earn a likely to get lost. Life at home seems fortune. Even though upbeat Jupiter in PISCES especially blessed from Friday. This can VIRGO be a great time to invest in your property your communication zone is retrograde, don’t worry. It’s better to start than not to bother at all. At by enhancing it in whatever way seems appropriate. You the time of the full moon on Saturday, try to avoid spending might even want to splurge on giving your place a whole new look. too much.

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The Premier League came to a standstill last weekend to accommodate the last International Break before the end of the Season so it gives us a chance to review what’s happened so far this Season in the 24th Alfaz Fantasy Football League. Up to now, we have had 6 different teams at the Summit, Keith Lard F.C. Mason United, Daz XI, My Gylfi Pleasure, The Bluebells and Pauline’s Vodka Army. At the moment the current leaders Darren’s team Daz XI are favorites to win this Season’s A.F.F.L. Based on past History it suggests that the teams with Players left in the F.A.Cup will have a better chance of lifting the much sought after A.F.F.L. Trophy. Out of the top 5 teams, Ryan’s team My Gylfi Pleasure have the most left in with 7 Players. It’s worth mentioning that all the top teams have all got Manchester United’s top scorer Romelu Lukaku in their line-ups. Our Mark Carter Ladies Section has been dominated by Pauline’s Vodka Army who has held on to the top spot for the last 11 weeks and looks unstoppable, Two other Lady Managers teams have enjoyed a brief stay at the Summit and they are Kim’s Ginger United(3 weeks), and Isabel’s team The Bluebells(11 weeks). The U.K.T.V.SPAIN Junior League has been topsy- turvy to say the least. Early on Harrison’s Boden’s Boys set the pace for the first 5 weeks but they ran out of steam and were caught by young Robbie’s team Tea & Busquets who took over for the next 7 weeks and since then the top spot has been shared by two teams Jack’s Bolutelitubbies(2 weeks) and the present leaders Kieron’s team Clowns F.C.This Section will go right down to the wire with only 37 points between the top 3. Unless there is an avalanche of

goals I can’t see Wayne’s team Two Years Running, Maybe not winning our Golden Boot League. Their advantage over Daz XI is a substantial 69 points. They have been at the Summit since week 4 and don’t look like surrendering their exalted position. Only 2 other teams have made it to the top of this Division and they are Dave’s Pensioners who led for the 1st week and Dani’s team Chicken Tikka Mo Salah. Our F.A.Cup League is shaping up for an exciting finish at the moment one of our Lady Manager’s teams Raquil’s Mrs.Max & Paddy are in pole position with a 19 point advantage over Linda’s Team Tapas.3 other teams have led the way in this Division, Eric’s Peaky Blinders, courtesy of that excellent win by West Brom at Liverpool.Young Ollie’s team Oly F.C and Chris’s In It to Win It have all tasted life at the top. With 2 more rounds to go the leaders will have to keep an eye on Kenny’s team Boro, the Only Way is Up who have 7 players still in the F.A.Cup which makes them dangerous opponents. Looking back on how the Players have fared so far in this Season’s Fantasy League.There have been 75 penalties awarded of which 23 were missed,27 own goals were conceded, Four of them coming from Brighton’s up and coming goal-scoring centreback Lewis Dunk. Brighton has so far been the biggest culprits putting 5 past their Australian Keeper Mat Ryan. Up to now, 75 Players have been sent for an early bath.Chelsea has suffered the wrath of the Referees the most with a total of 6 Players receiving their marching orders.By the way, these teams have yet to have a Players sent off in the Premier League and they are Burnley, Crystal Palace and Southampton. Top Players so far are Goalkeeper

Manchester City’s Ederson with 107 points which is 10 more than 2nd placed Manchester United’s David de Gea.Top Defender is Chelsea’s Wing - Back Alonso who has collected 115 points 35 of them coming from the 7 goals he has scored.No prizes for guessing the top Mid-Fielder, Liverpool’s Mo Salah is streets ahead of anybody else with 214 Fantasy points to his name, the nearest Player to him in Mid-Field is former Liverpool Hero Raheem Sterling with 150 points. Up front Spur’s Harry Kane has 190 points followed by Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero with 172 points. Both Players are injured at the moment so it will give 3rd placed Manchester United’s star striker Romelu Lukaku a chance to catch up.Top Player in the Golden Boot League is the hidden Gem that everybody was looking for Mo Salah with a tally 203 points.45 Managers selected the little Egyptian and they have been well rewarded for their intuition. The Draw for our Weekender K.O.Cup Quarter Finals is now up on our website. Our 3 Junior teams have avoided one another. Marcus’s Salford Sausages will play the inform Mrs.Max & Paddy, Luca’s aptly named Already Won It take on Karen’s Ceasar’s Blackcats whilst Geoge’s team I Love Heather are up against the favourites Barnsley Braves. The other tie is between 2 of the outsiders Lee’s Pineapple Chunks and Arthur’s Arfa N That. With the finishing line in sight for all the leaders of the various Leagues, it’s important to stay focused.The Fixture schedule is set to transform the final months of the A.F.F.L. Season so keep an eye on how your team performs in the final run in by visiting our super website which is www.alfazffl.com

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Saturday 31st March EPL - Crystal Palace v Liverpool EPL - West Brom v Burnley EPL - Man Utd v Swansea

1:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM

EPL - Brighton v Leicester City

4:00 PM

EPL - Newcastle v Huddersfield

4:00 PM

EPL - Watford v Bournemouth

4:00 PM

EPL - West Ham c Southampton

4:00 PM

EPL - Everton v Man City

6:30 PM

Sunday 1st April EPL - Arsenal v Stoke

2:30 PM

EPL -Chelsea v Tottenham

5:00 PM

Tuesday 3rd April CL - Sevilla v Bayern Munich

8:45 PM

CL - Juventus v Real Madrid

8:45 PM

Wednesday 4th April CL - Liverpool v Man City

8:45 PM

CL - Barcelona v Roma

8:45 PM

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