Local Weekender Issue 045 Marina Baixa

Marina Baixa 18th May Issue 45

BENIDORM

PINK

WEEKEND Brace yourselves Benidorm old town ……

You’re about to experience a PINK explosion next weekend.

It’s back, it’s bigger, it’s brighter and it’s PINKER than ever…….

It’s Benidorm Pink Weekend.

Yes, Benidorm Pride’s outrageous, flirtatious, totally effervescent younger sister, returns to the old town streets from Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th May. The event will feature four, free, fun packed days and nights of themed...

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Painting Benidorm Old Town

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...parties and international visitors, all centred around the spectacular Mirador del Castillo headland, offering sensational ‘selfie’ views both day and night.

The rose coloured weekend begins on Thursday, with loads of special ‘pink’ themed events in the colourfully decorated old town bars.

On Friday, the action heads up to the beautiful mirador, set in the resort’s most privileged position, with the Benidorm All Stars Party, featuring the best of local talent, including vocalists, dancers, Dj’s, drag artists and tributes.

Hosted by local celebrities, Sammy Kruz and Roxie Corazon, the free night will be jam packed with top tv performers such as Jolene and John Paul, the fabulous Fusion direct from Torrevieja, Colin Campbell and James Mcdonald from Kaffee Klee, spanish tv star Alexia Rivero and tribute acts …..

Jess Glynne, Pink and the amazing, newly formed Little Mix tribute.

“The party will showcase the best of Benidorm talent, hosted

‘PINK’

by myself and Roxie Corazon.” said Sammy.

“Situated in the beautiful old town mirador with gorgeous drinks and people, welcoming locals, tourists and pink party people. Doors open at 20.00h, so get there early”.

The Mirador del Castillo is also the setting for Saturday’s Hot Pink Party, with a host of top local and international dj’s, go-go’s and surprise guests keeping the music pumping into the early hours.

Then, at 19.00h on Sunday finish the weekend off at the Flowerz ‘Pink Edition’ party, held on the beautiful rooftop terrace of the Hotel Vorarmar, with stunning views and a chilled ambience to end Pink weekend in style.

Organiser, local entrepreneur, Geoff Gartland, explaining the origins of the weekend, said, “We originally began Pink Weekend as a way of filling the gap between Benidorm Pride each year, but it has grown bigger and bigger and is now one of the biggest events

on the old town calendar”.

“It’s not an inclusive event as we welcome everyone to come and join in the fun and with free entry to all parties and drinks at bar prices, it won’t break the bank”. said Geoff.

“So remember the dates, ‘Pimp yourselves Pink’ and kickstart your Summer fun in the pinkest possible way!”.

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Theme park opens it gates

RACE TO THE TOP

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rides to on-going financial problems. However it still remains one of Benidorm’s – and the Costa Blanca’s – major tourist draws.

This year the face of the park is Valencian TV presenter Carmen Alcayde,

a regular visitor with her family. There will also be new shows, including “Reditum” which will be performed at the Circus Maximus arena with a cast of more than 30 actors, dancers and acrobats.

Benidorm Bikes Return After a month and a half of technical issues and the request by the City Council to immediately restore the service, the company concessionary loan and bicycle rental in Benidorm has begun to replace part of the vehicles

removed at the end of April.

It did it in some of the 23 bases scattered by different zones of the municipality and, in addition, could say that practically to droppers, since the municipal forecast aims

that the system will be fully operational between today (Thursday 17th May) and tomorrow. Existing users will have the same service through the same website and with the same phones as before”, explained the mayor González de Zárate

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BENIDORM theme park Terra Mitica opens for the season today (18 May), its 18th year in business. The park has had its troubles over the last few years, ranging from the death of a young Icelandic tourist on one if its

Next weekend, more than 350 athletes from across the world will descend on Benidorm to take part in a race that for most of the participants will be over in just over four minutes.

Record time for the Gran Hotel Bali Subida Vertical race is 4,21 minutes, achieved by German Christian Riedl, two years ago.

The subida vertical, now in its fifteenth year, is part of a network of worldwide vertical challenge races, taking place in a number of the tallest, iconic and most recognisable skyscrapers on the planet, including the Eiffel Tower (Paris), Empire State building (New York), CN Tower (Toronto) and Tower 42 (London).

Although, the event, part of the Towerruning Association World Tour, which takes place on saturday may 26th at 17.00h is part of the masters series, with many of the world’s elite tower runners competing, it is also open to enthusiastic amateurs who want to test their skills.

Completed in 2001 at a height of 186 metres, the Gran Hotel Bali, is the tallest building on the Mediterranean Gran Bali Hotel - 52 Floors - 924 steps coast and was the highest building in Spain until it was surpassed by who will complete the climb wearing 30kg of Madrid’s Torre Espacio five years later. protective clothing and firefighting equipment.

Competitors in next week’s race will face Prize money for the winners of each category a climb of 52 floors and a total of 924 steps to is 300 euros, plus an extra 150 euros if a new reach the top of the course. record is set.

In addition to the elite category for males Registration for the race, with a fee of and females ( record time of 5,44 set by Wayifa 18 euros, closes on wednesday May 24th, Benali in 2010), the event features an open with all the information available at www. classification and a special category for fireman, subidagranhotelbali.com

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Benidorm through to ‘Accessible Destination Award’ finals

by Andy Mansall

Later this year, Benidorm will compete with cities from across Spain to be proclaimed as the most accessible destination in the country.

The resort has been chosen to represent the Valencian Community through an online poll conducted by the Thyssenkrupp Home Solutions organisation, which recognises cities that create tourism without barriers for people with mobility issues.

In the first round of polling, which closed recently, Benidorm received 6,142 votes, far ahead of its nearest challenger Cullera, which only achieved 2,789.

Prior to inclusion in the competition, which is now in

its fifth year, the city had to prove to Thyssenkrupp that it had a comprehensive and progressive accessibility plan enabling visitors with reduced mobility to move around and enjoy all the attractions without physical barriers.

Benidorm city hall spokesperson, Ana Pellicer thanked residents for their support and stressed that the award organisers were happy that the resort met all the essential competition requirements.

“In the last two and a half years, Benidorm has initiated numerous and continuous actions towards universal accessibility within the tourism and urban scene”, said Pellicer,

drawing particular attention to areas such as the removal of lugs and downspouts and the upgrade of traffic crossings adapted for deafblind users.

She also explained that the city had been included in a guide to ‘Accessible Urban Getaways’, issued by the national state run association for people with physical disability (PREDIF).

The final round of voting will conclude in November, when the winner will be announced.

To register an online vote in the competition, which has previously been won by the cities of Cáceres, Lugo, Avilés and Soria, visit the website www.destinoaccesible.es

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Water aid LOWER income households in La Nucia can apply for discounts of up to €150 on their water bills the town council has announced. The groups expected to benefit are pensioners, the unemployed, large families and families with a low income. €40,000 has been set aside for the initiative and the bill payers have until 1 June to submit an application. Forms

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can be collected from the Bello Horizonte and Calle Barbados administrative centres or the Calvari Social Centre. In a similar scheme last year 202 families benefitted from the subsidy, 161 of which received the maximum amount of €150. and said they planned to make the clean up a monthly operation.

Fines of up to 500 euros for noisy Motorcycles POLICE are looking for the driver of a car who fled the scene after a crash which resulted in a motorcyclist losing a leg. The accident took place last week on Calle Llobarro in La Nucia, a quiet residential area in the Marina Baixa town. The 44-year-old motorcyclist had to swerve off the road after a dark Seat crossed into his lane. He then lost control, mounted

the kerb and hit a tree.

His leg was badly fractured and he was also haemorrhaging seriously.

He was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit of the local hospital where his injuries were judged as so bad that his leg had to be amputated. In a witness statement the victim said that the driver stopped briefly and then drove off,

despite the motorcyclist being in obvious distress.

The wounded man cried out for help, which started dogs barking and eventually a local resident found him and contacted the emergency services.

The vehicle that left the scene has been described as a dark Seat Toledo with an Alicante (A) number-plate.

A dark haired youth was

driving and a blonde girl was also in the car. As well as looking for witnesses the police are checking CCTV footage from cameras in the area, public and private. The family of the victim have also asked that the driver turns himself in – they have speculated that if he had received help sooner their relative may not have lost his leg.

Authorities in a Marina Baixa town have begun a clampdown on noise pollution caused by loud motorcycles and scooters.

A month long campaign, launched by the traffic department of Villajoyosa town hall, will target two wheeled vehicles breaking accepted noise levels within the municipality.

A series of posters, leaflets and radio adverts asking motorcycle owners

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to visit trusted workshops for checks on their bikes have been set up, with additional surprise police checkpoints scheduled, with fines of up to 500 expected for serious rule breakers.

Traffic councillor, Jaime Ramis said, “ Noise pollution decreases the wellbeing of citizens and we have taken these initiatives to target the worst offenders”.

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Easy Come – Easy Go (but Adiós isnn´t always so easy)

by Hugh Robertson

Divorce will never be easy. “For better or worse” they say,with presumably the “worse” bit being the divorce. Last week I wrote about divorce in the UK, so here comes the version of how they detango in Spain.

For many ex patriots living in Spain the dream continues but sadly for others there is often a rude awakening. The property crash which hit Spain 10 years ago – and yes it was that long ago – brought great strain on many relationships as hopes, dreams and marriages were shattered. It was not only ex-pats who suffered but in this article I will focuson issues that need to be considered by them.I must stress that this article is neither intended to nor can constitute the advice of a qualified Spanish lawyer experienced in family law which must be taken in all cases before any action is taken.

In simple terms, anyone may obtain a Spanish divorce if one of the couple is a Spanish resident or a Spanish National.

There are complex rules though.

On the plus side, unlike in the UK, under Spanish law there is no need or requirement to allege any cause or reason forthe divorce.There is no requirement for a couple to be legally separated and in the case of physical or psychological violence application can be made any time after the marriage, and if agreement , after three months.Spain has a no fault divorce process and there are two types, Uncontested and Contested.

Naturally Uncontested Divorce (known as a Divorce by Mutual Accord )is the quickest and cheapest . It is availableon the basis that the parties have agreed all issues.The lawyer will prepare the key document which is the

‘ConvenioRegulador’ a formal statement which sets out the agreement reached on all of the following - The amount of cash to be paid as a lump sum and any future maintenance payable (to include any child maintenance) - If there are children of the marriage,custody (care and control) arrangements and the access rights of the other parent - Arrangements regarding the family home which may include its sale or deferment of sale until a child or children reach a specified age and payments to be made in respect of its upkeep.

As you can imagine the above may be not only complicated but involve detailed negotiation which will

often need to be conducted between the lawyers acting for the parties.

It is for the judge to be satisfied that the ConvenioRegulador has satisfactorily dealt with all issues and the power to give that approval and grant the actual divorce is for the judge alone.

The more expensive resolution isnaturally, a Contested Divorce(known as a Contentious Divorce).

In the absence of agreement,

one party applies for divorce and the process may take a few months or drag on for years with mounting cost.

The lawyers will attempt to negotiate settlement terms to enable a ConvenioRegulador covering all aspects as in an uncontested divorce to be presented to the Court.

Ultimately if such agreement cannot be reached it will be for the judge to make a determination and that will deal with any children of the marriage. The interests and well being of the child/children is the paramount issue and it is normal for younger children to be placed in the care of their mother unless it is shown not to be in their best interests. Again, visitation rights must be established and areas

in where the parents will share responsibility.

The question of maintenance (alimony) will be decided where one party is by virtue of the marriage dependent on the other financially and will consequently suffer as a result of the divorce. It is for the judge to determine the amount relying upon the evidence produced. As a rough ‘rule of thumb’ the amount payable is likely to fall

between 15 and 40% of the paying spouse’s income.

Determining true income can be a complex and delicate business if some or all of that income is in cash and undeclared for tax purposes.

Dividing up the assets of the parties will generally depend upon the law of the Autonomous Region in which the parties are established.

Obviously this is a critical matter for many people and the need for specialist advice is obvious.

Generally the Court will rule that assets owned by a party before the marriage should be that person’s property. Assets acquired within the marriage or jointly in its contemplation will often be split in the proportions in which the cost was contributed in some regions. However the Courts will attribute financial value as a notional contribution reflecting homemaking and looking after the family, including of course childcare.In other regions the Courts split the assets acquired in the course of the marriage equally between the parties.

Another effect of divorce in Spain is that neither party retains the right to inherit any assets of the other.

In the early stages of the divorce process the parties do not necessarily need to be in Spain and much can be done by post although this can slow the process. However both parties should normally attend the Court hearing unless a specific power of attorney has been granted. This is something else to take advice on at an early stage.

I must make a comment in conclusion. Whatever divorce law applies or court is involved, one thing is certain. The parties can save themselves a fortune in legal costs let alone emotional trauma if they can reach agreement on the issues between them.This may sound difficult but with good will and sometimes the helpof a mediator it can be achieved. Life is short – find peace as quickly as you can.

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‘Enjoy & Respect’ campaign begins Bars and clubs in the Levante zone of Benidorm are the first to feature in a campaign aimed at curbing excessive lewd and drunken behaviour

by British stag and hen groups.

The city hall initiative particularly targets busy businesses, popular with the large groups of men and women, who often spend all day drinking in the sun before heading out for more alcohol fuelled evening entertainment.

Banners with the slogan ‘Enjoy & Respect’ written in large script and information in English asking customers to refrain from excessive alcohol consumption, and furthermore, warning that lewd and disrespectful

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behaviour is unacceptable and will result in police intervention, have appeared in many establishments over the last few days.

Further plans include leaflets placed on street lighting with similar warnings and posters in hotels, bars and restaurants around the Calle Gerona area, asking customers to remember that Benidorm is a family resort where people live all year round and unacceptable behaviour will be punished severely.

Authorities chose to begin the campaign now, as May is the most popular month for stag

and hen groups from the UK, because the weather and prices are generally more favourable.

Lorenzo Martinez, Benidorm security councillor was keen to stress that incidents where police intervene are minimal considering the amount of revellers out on the streets each day.

However, extra security staff have been drafted into the area from thursday to sunday each week throughout the summer.

“Five extra police officers will also patrol the beach area to provide visibility and promote the message that visitors can have fun, but still respect others”, said Martinez.

Finestrat choreographer a Eurovision winner!

Last Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest may have been a disaster for the UK and Spanish entries, but for one local dancer/ choreographer, the night couldn’t have gone any better.

The UK’s entrant SuRie, who had to deal with a protester rushing onto stage during her performance of ‘Storm’, finished in 24th place, whilst Spain’s ‘Tu Cancion’, sung by real life partners Amaia & Alfred fared little better, ending one place higher in 23rd spot.

However, local celebrity, David Bujalance, 34, who lives in Finestrat with his partner Santos, came up trumps by choreographing the dance routine for winning song ‘Toy’ by Netta for Israel.

David is no stranger to Eurovision, as he has been involved in the contest on five occasions in the past, choreographing entries from Sweden in 2009, Romania in 2013, Azerbijan and Israel in 2015 and most memorably in 2016, when he helped the Russian entry ‘You are the one’, by Sergey Lazarev, which featured the singer, dancing on a wall, reach

third position.

The choreographer, who has worked at both El Molino and Benidorm Palace in Benidorm, was in two minds when he was approached to work with Israel this year, as he has recently been undergoing treatment for cancer, “It was a difficult decision, because I am in poor health”, said David, “ but I could not let the opportunity escape and luckily I accepted”.

The slightly bonkers Israel song, from quirky singer Netta, won with 528 points and featured a crazy chicken dance which stayed in the memory long after the performance finished.

“I could say the chicken dance was my thing, but the truth is it was already in the video of the song before i got involved”, said the choreographer who worked with the three dancers accompanying the winner.

David believes the key to success in the contest is to, “Seek

for difference and originality, without copying the style that triumphed in the previous year”.

“It’s not about having a big budget, it’s about having an original idea and being different” he said.

Maybe, the UK and Spain should be heading to Finestrat, when they need a choreographer for next years Eurovision, as David’s sure to be in demand, after all, he has that magic touch.

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GARDENING ON THE COSTA BLANCA 39 These articles started in July last year and among the first pieces of advice was this:“The first point to be made is DO NOT buy plants at this time of year! As mentioned last week, the beautiful plants available in the Garden Centres have been pampered spoilt if you will and are simply not prepared to withstand mid-summer conditions on the Costas. Best planting time is the autumn from about the middle of September onwards when you can expect temperatures to drop and rain to fall.

All this is assuming that you are planting trees, shrubs or other perennials that you hope to keep going for a number of years. Annuals which will die after flowering will manage without special treatment as long as they are watered while vegetables for eating are something else altogether and will be dealt with separately.

You should try to buy small plants that are balanced in growth with only as much above the pot as there are roots in the pot and preferably not growing in a peat or similar based compost. This tends to shrink away when dry leaving the

become more active. So check Pelargoniums before you buy them as it is all too easy to bring problems home with you from the Viveros! (If you still don’t know the difference between Geraniums and Pelargoniums, see Article 10 of this series which is available on the Weekender website).

Obviously many cacti and other

roots dangling in space. It is often advocated that you wash as much nursery compost off the roots as is possible without damaging them.

Smaller plants are not only cheaper but are not as disturbed by being planted out and will soon catch up on bigger plants.”

who grows his own stock recently stated that, after sale, his plants often only survived for an average of two or three months! This was because of incorrect treatment by his customers - and they didn’t have the Mediterranean sun to contend with!

This is just as true in May as it was then, putting it simply – ‘How do you propose to keep the plants alive through the summer?’ Incidentally, an English nurseryman

Pot plants as well as annuals are generally exceptions to this rule but watch out for the tiny Geranium Bronze Butterfly. With the onset of warmer weather they will

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succulents are other exceptions to the no-planting rule as, by definition, they have reserves of water to carry them through the hard times of limited irrigation. Note that it’s only “many” because there are numerous species which come from conditions much easier than ‘desert’ but this subject is worthy of more attention another time.

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I thought my menopause was over… now I have started bleeding again!

The menopause. The term strikes dread into many womeń s hearts!

Some women will sail through the menopause and for others it is a life destroying experience.

But what does the word menopause actually mean?

The definition of menopause is the last menstrual period of a womań s life which normally occurs around the age of 50 but may be much earlier or later.

Before your periods stop completely you are likely to have irregular bleeding and other symptoms such as mood changes, hot flushes etc. Bleeding may stop for months only to start again.

This time leading up to the actual menopause is known as the perimenopause.

A woman is classed as post menopausal when she has not had a period for 1 year if she is over the age of 50 or 2 years if she is under the age of 50.

Any bleeding or spotting after this is referred to as a post menopausal bleed (PMB) and MUST be investigated.

There are several causes of PMB and

most are not serious but your Endometrial atrophy Doctor will begin investigations to or These are hyperplasia. rule out serious causes. two opposite conditions. The Bleeding after the menopause endometrium (lining of the womb), can be caused by hormones, can become either too thick medications, infections or trauma. (hyperplasia) or too thin (atrophy) and both conditions may cause Other causes include: bleeding.

Polyps: Fleshy growths that are Cancer: Post menopausal usually benign. Polyps may grow inside or on the cervix or in the bleeding may be a sign of uterus. They may be the cause of endometrial, uterine, cervical or vaginal cancers. For this reason it post menopausal bleeding. is especially important to report Fibroids: Non cancerous any bleeding after the menopause. growths made up of muscle and If you have any concerns fibrous tissue. Often they do not regarding bleeding or other produce symptoms. They can occur anywhere in the uterus and menopausal problems, speak to sometimes the cervix. Fibroids are your Family Doctor or Gynacologist. less common in older women.

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planning tips to make your outdoor wedding perfect People all across the wrold are getting excited about thee upcoming Royal Wedding and it is the perfect time of year to try and enjoy your special outdoors even if you are not living in Spain!

Here are 5 handy tips to make your outdoor wedding perfect!

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you’re clear on what you may need to supply yourself. Even if a venue lacks essentials like power outlets and bathroom stalls, don’t give up. There are affordable solutions out there to help you upgrade the space to a fully functional venue. Your local rental store, for example, is an essential stop for anyone planning a wedding.

In addition to all the wedding gear you could need, from decorations to seating, they also have lots of other equipment and ideas to help you plan the perfect outdoor event.

(BPT) - There’s so much to love about an outdoor wedding.

Whether it’s set on the beach, at a winery or even in the backyard of a family member, pledging your eternal commitment to your partner * Always have a Plan B: It’s in beautiful natural surroundings impossible to predict what the makes the day extra memorable. weather will bring for an outdoor wedding, which can add uncertainty.

If you’re thinking of holding the But you can reduce the stress by big day in the great outdoors, you’re planning for the worst conditions. Is in good company. Over the past hot and humid weather a possibility? decade, outdoor ceremonies are on How about a thunderstorm? A the rise: 52 percent of couples tied the deposit on a rented air-conditioned knot in an outdoor ceremony in 2017, tent and a set of misting fans can compared to 29 percent in 2009, be a smart move. You may not end according to the TheKnot.com’s up needing these, but your peace 2017 Real Weddings Study. Couples of mind will be worth every penny. are also shying away from churches, hotels and banquet halls as settings * Set up a kids’ station: Many for the ceremony receptions and outdoor reception spaces have a builtopting instead for less conventional in advantage for hosting pint-sized sites, such as rooftop event spaces, guests: There’s more space for them to historic homes, wineries and parks. stretch their legs and be kids without disrupting other guests. Create a Unlike the traditional venues, an kid-friendly corner featuring games, outdoor ceremony and reception has activities or even a rented inflatable its own set of considerations when it bounce house that lets kids be active comes to planning. These practical and let off some steam. They’ll be tips will get you started in building thrilled (and so will their parents). the outdoor wedding of your dreams. * Encourage exploration: If the big * Sketch out the itinerary early: event is held in a public place, help your Before you sign the contract with your guests fully appreciate the experience. chosen venue, discuss in detail your Does the park have a hiking path that vision with the coordinator, and before leads to a beautiful waterfall? Have you leave, be perfectly clear on what’s maps printed and leave out a stack for permissible and what’s off-limits. If those who decide to take a little break. you’re envisioning dancing the night Are you getting married in a beautiful away under the stars, you don’t want garden at a historic mansion? Ask the to find out three weeks before the big venue if you can take extra brochures day that the venue has restrictions on to offer the guests, or set aside time equipment and noise. Before you sign for special guided tours. This is a sure any contract, have your itinerary ready way to show consideration for your and discuss it from start to finish. guests and make the day memorable. * Plan your equipment needs: One thing to know about holding a wedding in a less conventional spot is venues can vary wildly on what they can provide for you in terms of supplies and equipment. Take time to walk through the entire event so

When the pieces fall into place, planning and hosting an outdoor wedding is a beautiful way to begin your lives together. To find a rental store in your area to help you plan the perfect event, visit RentalHQ.com.

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Home sales figures decline in March, seasonality partly to blame

The number of Spanish home sales inscribed in the Land Registry fell by 2% in March compared to the same time last year, according to figures just released by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

Numbers from the Association of Spanish Notaries for sales complete in March also show a decline for the first time in months.

place in March were down 2.7%, though on a seasonally adjusted basis transactions were up 3.1% (Easter was in March this year, April last year). The figures from the INE might also have been in positive territory on a seasonally adjusted basis. Nonetheless, the numbers suggest the market slowed down in the lead up to March after months of double-digit growth.

There were 35,424 Spanish home sales inscribed in the Land Register in March, New and resale Spanish and 39,579 if you include homes subsidised by the Government (known as VPO) all property transactions according to the latest figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), based New home sales inscribed in March on sales inscribed in the Land Registry. were down 4%, and resales down 2%, the first decline on both fronts since April 2017.

Sales are inscribed in the land registry But once again, on a seasonally adjusted between one and three months after basis, both figures might been positive. completion, so these figures lag the market.

The regional picture is the most More timely figures from the Association of interesting. Sales were down 15% in Malaga Spanish Notaries for home sales that took province, home to the Costa del Sol, driven

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by a 49% decline in new home sales – too big to be a question of seasonality. What lies behind this decline? It might be a oneoff, in which case we will have to see what happens in the next couple of months. Or it might be due to a shortage of finished new homes for sale, as off-plan sales are not counted in these figures. Resales, for their part, were up 1%, suggesting it was not a question of a big decline in demand.

is clearly still weighing down on the overall market, and has turned the region from one of the hottest market in Spain into one of the coolest, though that might not be such a bad thing for a while.

At the other end of the scale, sales increased by 20% or more in Huelva, Almeria, and Teruel, all small markets where a small increase in sales can lead to big percentage increases.

Sales in the Balearics were down 11% driven by a 14% decline in resales that a 2% The market in Madrid, the bellwether rise in new homes sales was not big enough for Spain, was up 1%, with resales up 4% to compensate for. and new home sales down 9% (excluding off-plan sales).

Sales in Catalonia were down 1%, driven by a 7% decline in resales that All in all the market appears to have overwhelmed the 42% increase in new cooled in the lead up to March after many home sales (the resale market is still much months of double digit growth (with the bigger). The situation in Barcelona was exception of Catalan provinces where the even more stark, with a 2% overall decline political situation is a unique factor). A onedriven by a 9% decline in resales that off or the start of a new trend? Most likely overwhelmed a 55% increase in new home the former, though we won’t have to wait sales. The constitutional crisis in Catalonia long to find out.

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SCUPPER CLASS TWITS? When In Spain?

by Fiona Jennison

The Spanish equivalent of the expression “born with a silver spoon in his mouth” is “born with a “barra” (loaf of bread) in his hand” which I find a rather amusing illustration that Spain doesn´t suffer from such intense class divisions (and tea addiction) as the Brits do. Not sure how tasty the bread would be though for Juanito.

Lately I have been visiting “posh

schools” in the Costa Blanca. As in “private” schools or nonsensically called “public” schools in the UK (I think this confusing description stems from the introduction of non-religious schools). AnyhooI have been visiting these English language schools to do games workshops and sell signed copies of my book (shameless plug again “Gadgets Away – 100 Great Games” Available on Amazon) I am a proper “lefty” and have never approved of the private education sector. A level playing field seems fair to me.Secondly I feel that going to a comprehensive school gave me the ability to interact with people from all walks of life. When as an adult I started to meet “hoorays” I detested their over-confidence and the way that they would lounge back in chairs with their legs wide apart as if they owned the world. Is private school a good investment? The Social Market Foundation shows that children from fee-paying schools will have earned almost £200,000 more on average than state school pupils by the time they reach middle age. Going back to confidence though, exam results are not what makes young people employable; private schools teach people to interview well, debate well and be presentable. This is what state schools need to learn to do. Give confidence.

Buthopefully not too much!

for the family in a “caring and inspirational place”.

Said another favouriteHead of mine, Natalia Gray, of her very cute primary school in Sierra Bernia“We want to help

who had recommended me. “Fiona was the best interviewee I have ever met” said Hooray Henrietta. “But I am a bit concerned about her education”. Blimey. I got 9 A grade O levels, 2 A grade A levels and a 2.1

kids discover the world.We set strong language learning objectives (English, Spanish and French). Families come to our school for this, and for the strong family and community atmosphere.”

In my opinion schools are only as good as the teachers that work there. And even the best teachers can only do their best in reasonably-sized classes. I am very lucky in that my daughter goes to a local village school and has only 11 classmates. Her teacher has the time to really invest in her. I am the daughter of two quite extraordinary teachers, by the way. Maybe why I am so opinionated on this subject.

I only had one incident of snobbery about my educational background in my career when interviewed in my twenties for the job of TV producer on the chat show hosted by the now uber-famous Mel Gedroycand Sue Perkins “Light Lunch”. I was interviewed by an incredible snob who owned the company (called Henrietta of course) but I had prepared lots of ideas for comedy items for the hosts and demonstrated my knowledge of comedy. After the interview she confided in the double-barrelledfriend

in English Literature. Her problem? No red bricks!!No celebrity contacts, no doubt she feared (she was wrong!).

Those in favour of private education in the UK believe it´s not what you know, it´s who you know. Henrietta had been to college with Madonna. I just remember wanting to learn. Isn´t that what school is for?

It´s a whole different kettle of little fishies here. Nicer. Figures show that the majority of ex-pats send their children to state schools in Spain, but naturally many ex-pat parents understandably feel that they have no choice but to send their children to international schools as otherwise their children (especially aged 7 or over) would be over-whelmed by new schools and new languages (let´s not forget Valenciano – I will write another article about that soon!)I am now convincedthat international schools fast trackbenefits that are not just about the kids.

I visited the XIC in Javea on International Day recently, when parents turn up and

cook for everyone in their own national style. I interviewed many families who had really made major financial sacrifices to pay the bills for their children to go to “private” school, none of whom had any regrets at all, and for some of whom it was a necessity not knowing how long they would be in SpainAlso helped by the fact that as we all agreed the primary school headmaster Steve Jarmanis a real gem.

“International Day shows what XIC is all about and that we are a true family” says Steve. “To see so many parents from so many different countries mingling, cooking and eating together, reflects the diversity of our school. With 27 different nationalities in such a small school, it fosters an amazing environment for children to grow up in.

Children often arrive with no English or Spanish, different accents and cultures.

Consequently, they are growing up with no prejudices.”

Steve makes a very important point here.

Patience and acceptanceare virtues that are the biggest ones that children need to learn.

(Apart from Mum being the boss!)

Richard Wijeratne,the long-time and very popular head of the very well run but bigger international school Lady Elisabeth (where I have met many amazing teachers) also commented that his new workplace seemed to him to be primarily about support

I have just remembered my favourite joke that I wrote for my presenters Mel and Sue. Melvynn Bragg was on the show (grumpy over-priveleged bugger actually).

Sue “Mel, yoú re very cultured areń t you? Didń t you go to a Monet exhibition at the Tate last Friday?”

Mel “No, Sue. I got into a right state last Friday night from drinking too much Dubonnet and made an exhibition of myself .”

Boom, boom.

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What’s

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ON

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The Royal Wedding: will begin their celebrations with a carriage procession around the streets of Windsor, accompanied by soldiers from the Mounted Regiment of the Household Cavalry, where thousands will be cheering them on.

TUESDAY

10:15 Ill Gotten Gains 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Neighbourhood Blues 12:45 Close Calls: On Camera 13:15 Bargain Hunt Lincoln 14:00 BBC News at One 14:45 Doctors Bad to the Bone 15:15 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 16:15 Escape to the Country 16:45 RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018 17:30 Hardball 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City Belonging 22:00 The Split 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC London News 23:45 MisFITS Like Us 00:30 Knife Crime ER Reggie Yates’s...

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Frankie Boyle’s New World Order BBC2 11:00pm Fri 18 May New series.

The comedian returns with the programme in which he tries to make sense of the modern world, using a

combination of standup, review, discussion and audience interaction to dissect the week’s biggest issues - with Sara

Top of the Box

10:00pm Sun 20 May

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02:30 Westworld 03:40 The Sopranos Everybody Hurts

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle BBC1 10:00am Sat 19 May Kirsty Young, Huw Edwards and Dermot O’Leary present live coverage of the ceremony, which takes place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Following the service, the newlyweds

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Pascoe, Katherine Ryan, Mona Chalabi and a panel of guests on hand to take Frankie to task over his claims

Channel 5

Top of the Box 1985 with Matthew Kelly: 1985 New series.

The presenter takes a look back at the most popular British TV

programmes from a past year, beginning with 1985 and shows including ‘Allo ‘Allo!, Bullseye, Name that Tune and Crossroads,

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01:00 QI Danger 01:40 Mock the Week 02:20 Would I Lie to You?

plus a famous interview with Prince Charles and Princess Diana on their fourth wedding anniversary - and a parody of it featuring the Spitting Image puppets

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07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 New: The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV News London 15:00 New: Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 17:00 New: Tipping Point 18:00 New: The Chase 19:00 ITV News London 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 New: Heathrow: Britain’s...

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07:00 MILKSHAKE 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 Paddington Station 24/7 13:10 5 News At Lunchtime 13:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Celebrity 5 Go Motorhoming 16:15 My Mother’s Secret Film 16:00 5 News At 5 16:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 World Rally Championship Highlights 21:00 New: GPs: Behind Closed Doors 22:00 New: Rich House, Poor House 23:00 New: The Sex Business: Working...

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07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Coast vs Country 14:05 Posh Pawn 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 17:00 The ?100K Drop 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Buy It Now 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 The Political Slot 21:00 The Secret Life of the Zoo 22:00 24 Hours in A&E 23:00 Carry on Brussels 00:05 Gogglebox 01:10 Friday Night Dinner The Surprise 01:35 High & Dry The Case 02:05 First Dates 03:00 How’d You Get So

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08:05 Trawlermen 09:10 American Pickers 10:00 Storage Hunters UK 10:30 Storage Hunters UK 11:00 American Pickers 12:00 American Pickers 13:00 American Pickers 14:00 QI XL Illumination 15:00 Top Gear 16:00 Deadly 60 Peru 16:30 Deadly 60 Baja California, Mexico 17:00 Steve Austin’s Broken Skull...

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ACROSS 1 Immaculate, unlike leopard (8) 6 Chop some of the wood (3) 9 Wood may be damaged by one (5) 10 Line taken by part of Europe or part of Africa (7) 11 Dental work that is satisfying?

(7) 13 Many sound prospects for prospectors (5) 14 Used to reform, being put out (6) 15 Remember getting ring back?

(6) 18 Day without commencement of night music (5) 20 Speak wildly about port, having gone berserk (3,4) 21 An Italian poet, rather slow (7) 22 Job with an odd instrument (5) 23 One in five going on foot (3) 24 Part of Sheffield - or a don's fabulous city (2,6) DOWN 2 Do poles trouble dogs? (7) 3 Your old-fashioned smithy suffers a 50 percent loss (3) 4 High praise for leg you broke?

(6) 5 Naval craft to change direction for officer (9) 6 Group of animals surrounding old king (5) 7 Lack of concentration is responsible for this feeble answer (4,8) 8 Possibly start with profile for this sort of painting? (4-8) 12 Fashionable fragrance, fundamentally (2,7) 16 Crooked dealing made straight (7)

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Horoscopes ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)

LIBRA (Sept 24th-Oct 23rd) You may need to take a more Try not to get weighed down by disciplined approach to your emotions today, Aries, but give communication today, Libra. Try them the opportunity to have their not to be so harsh and limiting with time in the spotlight. You may find your words. People respond better that there is a strong force working to comforting expressions and a to cover up the truth of what you ARIES LIBRA sympathetic tone. Cold, abrasive really feel. Make sure you express yourself openly and honestly. At the same time, facts will only aggravate an existing wound. Tone you don’t want be so overly dramatic that you blow things down. Allot yourself some quiet time to be alone and contemplate your state of mind. things out of proportion.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th-Nov 22nd) TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st) This is an excellent day for you, It may be difficult to express yourself Scorpio. You should find that things fully today, Taurus. Somehow the are running smoothly and to your words aren’t coming out quite advantage. Watch out for those as clearly as you’d like. Powerful who may want to rain on your emotions are getting in the way. It TAURUS could be difficult for you to find solid SCORPIO parade by bombarding you with information that doesn’t really footing on such a muddy surface. Don’t try to confine connect with the way you feel. This information is yourself to one way of doing something. Patience is unrelated to the real issues - how you feel and why. a key virtue now. Wait until things clear before you Pay attention to your heart. proceed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd-Dec 21st) GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st) You may feel rather lazy and out of You might need to hold your touch today, Sagittarius. It could tongue today, Gemini. People’s be that your emotions have taken feelings are more easily hurt now, a stronger hold on your psyche and the slightest criticism could be than your rational way of thinking. misinterpreted as a terrible insult.

Therefore, making decisions might GEMINI When in doubt, keep your mouth SAGITTARIUS be quite difficult. In matters of the heart, you could feel a bit more shut. Turn your attention inward and focus on your emotions. Try to keep your mental romantic than usual. There is a great sentimental chatter to a minimum and concentrate more on how mood to the day that’s causing you to empathize with others. you feel rather than on what you think.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd) You’ll find that you have a much better than usual connection with the people around you, Cancer. Your psychic sense is acute, and you should use this sixth sense to pick up things that CANCER other people might miss. Don’t let the busy chatter of the day disrupt your connection with deeper thoughts and ideas. People are more malleable today than usual.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd-Jan 20th) Today is a good day to dream, Capricorn. Be aware that structured forces may try to convince you that the route you want to take isn’t the most practical. You don’t necessarily CAPRICORN have to be practical in order to be successful or prosperous. Use your imagination. Let your creative spirit lead you to the next step. Find true strength in your ability to recognize and understand the needs of others.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd) AQUARIUS (Jan 21st-Feb 19th) Be persistent and don’t give up the You might feel like your emotions fight today, Leo. It might seem as are up in the air, Aquarius. As if you aren’t making progress and soon as you feel emotional, there that it’s harder to make decisions may be a more structured force about anything. You’ll find that telling you to be reasonable. Both other people are just as confused camps are valid, so try not to let LEO AQUARIUS as you. Find a clever way to express one overpower the other. Don’t what you feel. You can sort the issues out with the completely disregard your emotions in favor of a help of others as long as you’re in touch with your more cerebral way of handling a situation. And don’t inner state. let your emotions take control of your actions either.

Balance is the watchword today.

PISCES (Feb 20th-March 20th) VIRGO (August 24th-Sept 23rd) Your head is filled with passion Your current plan of attack may run today, Pisces, and you may be into some snags today, Virgo. This feeling a bit more sentimental might be caused by an emotional than usual. The one difficulty with need that you may not have this is that there may not be an recognized earlier. The problem is appropriate situation in which to that your head may say one thing PISCES express this emotion as fully as VIRGO while your gut tells you something you might like. Try to navigate the else. You might need to put everything on hold while waters toward a safe place where the people around you sort out this inner turmoil. There’s a great deal of you support you. Avoid those who might want to pop your bubble. compassion in the air.

CRYPTOGRAMS Cryptograms are simple-substitution ciphers where every letter of the alphabet has been switched. Your task is to use pattern recognition and your grammar and vocabulary abilities to Presented

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VD ZDALK HIT GODUAKQ, YKOK HOK VYOKK VD ZDALK HIT GODUAKQ, YKOK HOK VYOKK BFOZV, NYHV XDSAE F ED? ZKXDIE, NYHV BFOZV, NYHV XDSAE F ED? ZKXDIE, NYHV NYD XDSAE F HZW? NYD XDSAE F HZW?

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Across 1. Immaculate, unlike leopard (8) 6. Chop some of the wood (3) 9. Wood may be damaged by one (5) 10. Line taken by part of Europe or part of Africa (7) 11. Dental work that is satisfying? (7) 13. Many sound prospects for prospectors (5) 14. Used to reform, being put out (6) 15. Remember getting ring back? (6) 18. Day without commencement of night music (5) 20. Speak wildly about port, having gone berserk (3,4) 21. An Italian poet, rather slow (7) 22. Job with an odd instrument (5) 23. One in five going on foot (3) 24. Part of Sheffield — or a don’s fabulous city (2,6)

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ALFAZ FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE The last weekend of the Premier League gave the Alfaz Fantasy Football League a shed load of points and plenty of excitement, with the average score reaching 36 points, the highest scoring week since January.

There were 6 Mid-Week games and a full Premier League at the weekend which contributed to the A.F.F.L. 42 goals,10 clean sheets,34 yellow cards and 1 red one which was Arsenal’s Greek centre back Mavropanos who was sent for an early bath by Referee Graham Scott.

With this Season’s Alfaz Fantasy Football League rapidly drawing to a close and only the F.A.Cup Final to come it’s fair to say Darren’s team Daz XI are worthy winners as they have extended their advantage at the top to a massive 77 points over his mate’s team Joe’s Keith Lard F.C. who have replaced Pauline’s Vodka Army in 2nd place. Darren is an avid Chelsea Fan and also Manager of one of our top Restaurants in Albir Saritas. His team took over the Summit 12 weeks ago and have never looked like losing the top spot. It is the same at the other end of the table where Laura’s Legends dropped anchor weeks ago and have shown no signs of catching Reggie’s Rejects who are 91 points above them.

There was plenty of goals this week going into our Golden Boot League

but it didn’t change things at the top or bottom. Last Season’s Fantasy League Winner Wayne is in line to pick up another Trophy this Season with his team 2 Years Running, Maybe who has an impressive 73 point lead over Daz XI. Down at the foot of this Division Laura’s Legends are only 2 points behind Reggie’s Rejects so with the Cup Final to come they could surprise us and move off the trap door.

Pauline’s Vodka Army will definitely be picking up some silver wear as they clinched our Mark Carter Ladies Section roundabout Christmas time. With just one week to go, they have a tremendous 97 point advantage over 2 teams who are fighting for the Runners-Up spot. Rachel’s Mrs. Max & Paddy and Isabel’s team The Bluebells.No prizes for guessing who is at the bottom Laura’s Legends are 91 points adrift of Reggie’s Rejects.

One League that will definitely be decided on the Cup Final next week is our U.K.T.V. SPAIN Junior League. At the moment Wade’s team Alli Barbar have climbed back to the top spot and left Robbie’s team trailing by just 8 points. At the other end of the scale, Gian Luca’s team Messi or Tidy have managed to get out of the relegation zone and left Teigar’s Tigers battling it out with Harley’s Ginger Ninjar.

Top scoring team this week is our

Champions elect Daz XI who waded in with a tally of 83 points while the lowest score went to Bob’s team Thalassians who only manages to score 3 points. Both teams will go into our Monthly wine Draw.

Manager of the Month for May is being kindly sponsored by Kathmandu Restaurant in Albir who provides a Nepalese & Indian Cuisine at reasonable prices. With just one week to go Sue’s London FW9 have a narrow 3 point lead over Andrew’s Fred West XI.Adrian’s Chico Time & Daz Xi are both in with a chance of winning this super meal for 2 at the Kathmandu.

Adrian’s team Chico Time have won this weeks Breakfast for 2 at the Bar Code in Alfaz when his team moved up 35 places to number 96 in the Main League.

Our very popular K.O.Cup Competition has been won by Lee’s team Pineapple Chunks who beat Luca’s Already Won It by 40-25, Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy proved to be the match winner for Pineapple Chunks.

The 24th A.F.F.L. is nearly over except for the F.A.Cup Final so it’s important to check out where your team as finished after a hard fought Season by logging on to our website which is www.alfazffl.com

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ALL TIMES GIVEN ARE SPANISH TIME

Friday 18th May LEAGUE 1 PROMOTION PLAY OFF FINAL (LEAGUE 2) Notts County v Coventry 8:45 PM

Saturday 19th May FA CUP FINAL

Chelsea v Manchester United 6:15 PM

Saturday 26th May PREMIER LEAGUE PROMOTION PLAY OFF FINAL Aston Villa v Fulham 6:00 PM

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL Real Madrid v Liverpool 8:45 PM

Sunday 27th May

CHAMPIONSHIP PROMOTION PLAY OFF FINAL (LEAGUE 1) Rotheram v Shrewsbury 4:00 PM

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