Marina Alta 9th March Issue 35
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No longer open all hours Confused customers were the first to notice shops remained closed on Sundays after new laws across Valencia rang up changes. Commercial premises will no longer be able to open continuously on Sundays or on fiesta days, the regional government has ruled. On 19th February the amended law was published in the official gazette of the Generalitat Valenciana and came into force on 25th February. The move is aimed at a “reconciliation of family and work life” said the Ministry of the Economy after the law received a green light from politicians sitting in Les Corts Valencianes. And it said the change came after agreement was reached between small businesses, supermarkets and consumer groups. The accord only allows opening a set number of days from Palm Sunday to Easter Monday and from June 15th to the first Sunday of the January sales The five main tourist areas of
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Valencia and the entire city of Alicante will allow opening over 38 Sundays and public holidays. Municipalities declared to have the greatest influx of tourists (ZGAT) will be allowed to open 40 days over the same period and those listed as having a partial ZGAT can open 28 days – for the rest, 11 days are allowed.
Examples of the former were given as Finestrat, Torrevieja, Alborache, Alfaz del Pi, Benissa (coast), Orihuela (coast) and Pilar de la Horadada (coast). Examples of partial ZGAT are Altea, Benidorm, Benicassim, Santa Pola, Segorbe, Ondara and Calpe. The law is expected to be enforced by local police and people are advised to check with their local town hall to see how it affects them locally. However, convenience stores – with premises under 300 square metres – are expected to remain open.
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Wetter and colder last month
ANYONE who was in the Valencian Community will not be surprised to find that it was officially wetter and colder than usual in February this year. The Spanish Meteorological Office’s statistics said that there was just under 50 litres of rainfall over the month, 30%
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more than the February average over the last three decades. The average temperature of 7.2 degrees meant that it was also the third coldest February across Valencia in the last quarter of a century. There was plenty of snow around
too, with thirteen days of the white stuff, especially inland during the first week of the month. The Met Office said that this was caused by the run of cold days over that period. The warmest day of the period hit 25 degrees in Sumacarcer while the coldest was the -2.3
degrees registered in the towns of Jalance and Ademuz. The wet winter was to some degree the weather correcting itself after there being practically zero rainfall in October to December; the rains started in January, continuing throughout much of last month.
Lawyer put forward Going nuts as mayor THE Partido Popular in Javea have confirmed their candidate for the 2019 mayoral elections in the Marina Alta town. She is to be Rosa Cardona, a local lawyer who lives, works and was raised in Javea. The announcement was made at a special meeting on 2 March attended
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by the PP’s Regional President Isabel Bonig and Provincial President Jose Ciscar. The party have said that they aim to unite the centre right opposition in the town to regain power which is currently held by the left wing.
POLICE are looking for a motive as to why a man was approached and beaten up while buying chestnuts at a stall in Valencia City. The 49-year-old was punched at least five times and injured badly enough to require hospitalisation where he was diagnosed with a fractured cheekbone. Apparently the attacker did not say a word during the vicious assault. Police were later able to trace the perpetrator of the
crime and he has been arrested and charged with assault. The man has no police record and has not given any motive for the attack.
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Health and Solidarity Don’t waste THE IES Number 1 secondary school in Javea is holding a Solidarity Day on 28 March, with the focus on physical activity plus general health and well-being. There are a variety of different activities throughout the day, most organised by the centres PE Department. These include a charity race, stands about healthy diet and living as well as music and fundraising activities.
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In addition to the educational and fun side of the event, the school will be raising money for Save the Children, specifically an on-going project to help impoverished children in South Sudan. As well as the pupils and school staff there will also be volounteers from the Red Cross, Civil Protection and Local Police attending.
that waste EL Poble Nou de Benitatxell town hall continues with its pledge to improve their recycling record and is introducing special recycling points for organic waste. The seven underground bins separate organic waste from other recycling and will be coloured brown so people can identify them. Around 44% of household rubbish is organic and many people still throw this in the general basura bins where it ends up in landfill sites. However it is usually
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recyclable for compost, fuel etc. Organic waste includes fruit and vegetable peelings, carcasses of fish or meat and even coffee grounds but not cigarette butts or sanitary products. The new bins are being paid for with a grant from Alicante Council and will be located at Plaza de las Pesqueras, the Les Fonts and Los Molinos urbanisations, Avenida de Valencia plus Calles Mercado, Constitucion and Assegador.
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New park on the beach JAVEA’S Department of Works have completed the installation of a new children’s play-park on the Arenal beach. Aimed at
the three to seven year old age group, the new facility has a slide, climbing frame, monkey bars, benches and play boards. It is located at
the second plot of palm trees along the beach, meaning that the five kid’s parks on the sands are now equally spread out and in place for Easter.
No question about it the quiz returns!
DEDICATED question masters Sue and Colin McNae have been back at the grindstone over the last few weeks plotting brain teasers for the Big Quiz. A charity event raising funds for the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy, it returns by popular demand
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at the Inn on the Green in Javea. And an entry fee of just €12 includes a simple one plate supper and teams of up to six players are eligible to join the fun. To book call 96 649 7159. The Costa Blanca
Anglican Chaplaincy is The Church of England in Spain and the money raised will help to support its continuing work of the Chaplaincy and the various charities it supports. For more information, visit www.costablancaanglicanchaplaincy.org
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE M
any of us like a challenge don’t we? Well if you do Club Fit Javea and Moraira Fitness Centre have created the ultimate challenge for all of you who want to lose weight and get fit.
The Beach body Weight Loss Challenge as it is called was created by Peter Fitz who is the co-owner of Club Fit in Javea, Peter has a wealth of knowledge in the Fitness and Nutrition industry and has put
together a programme of exciting open air fitness classes over a period of 12 weeks. Is it tough, yes it is! However the exercises will be tailored to your level of fitness so no
worries, whatever your level of fitness is they will only push you to you’re personal limits. Included in the programme will be the opportunity for you to visit the Club Fit N u t r i t i o n a l Wo r k s h o p
where you will receive if you wish your own personal dietary plan. However no need to worry, as Peter wants to build up your strength,so you wont go hungry or be expected to eat rabbit food, even steaks
or burgers can be on the menu, its all about getting the balance apparently! The people at Club Fit are very responsible and take peoples health and safety very seriously so if you take up the challenge first you will be asked to attend a fitness assessment. This is important; they would not want anyone taking part that may experience problems due to injury or current serious health problems. So you see if you are chosen it will be safe for you to take part, simples. I have to say personally I will be taking part; I could do with losing a few pounds (understatement) and as I know through friends that Club Fit is the best Fitness and Weight loss Centre in Javea and maybe the whole of the Costa Blanca, I cant wait to get started. For more information view there advert on page …of the ….I look forward to seeing soon.
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Sick thief raids crash
THE chief of one of the rescue crews involved in attending the scene of a triple fatality in January has revealed that while his men were trying to save lives someone stole items from their
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fire-engine. The tragic accident occurred on 27 January and a number of vehicles were stopped at the side of the road while the chaotic scene was attended.
It is believed that someone from one of these vehicles took the opportunity to steal tools, including a pump and cutting equipment, from the engine. At one stage the rescue teams feared that a baby was
trapped in the wreckage. Thankfully there was no infant, but it is thought that while the truck was briefly unattended the thief took the items. The Guardia Civil have been notified of the theft.
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Gourmet thieves T
WO men stopped by the Guardia Civil in Calpe were unable to explain why they had several hundred worth of gourmet foods in their car and where it had come from. The two Romanians had been asked by the Guardia to show documentation relating to their vehicle and, when questioned about the food in the back and boot, could not give a proper reply. The police made enquiries and it transpired that a gourmet supermarket
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in Calpe had had €500 worth of food stolen that day, including beef, steaks, pate, smoked salmon and alcohol. It appears the men purchased some goods legitimately and, when queuing to pay, were able to steal premium items close to the checkout counter and hide them under their clothing. The pair, whohave a long string of similar offence to their names, have been arrested and charged.
Sistine Chapel enjoys a renaissance
THE high Renaissance art of the world-famous Sistine Chapel is the subject of the next presentation of the Arts Society Marina Alta on Thursday April 5th. At the Salones Canor, Teulada, Daniel Evans explains how the ceiling was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512 – an accepted cornerstone work of the period. However, the ceiling’s various painted elements form part of a larger scheme of decoration within the Chapel, including the large fresco ‘The Last Judgement’ on
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the sanctuary wall, also by Michelangelo. There are also wall paintings by several leading painters of the late 15th century including Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Pietro Perugino. Daniel Evans is a teacher with a passion for all things Italian. Formerly Head of History of Art at Wycombe Abbey School, he is now Deputy Head of the Sixth Form at Cheltenham College. He has been lecturing since 2001, and spent
nine years working as a senior lecturer, tutor and tour guide for Art History Abroad, and was the British winner of the World Guide of the Year Awards in 2008 - alongside his lectures and special interest days he also organises educational study trips for societies to a range of destinations in Italy. Doors open at 10am and people should be seated by 10.55am for the start at 11am. Visitors are welcome for a payment of €12. For more details of the society visit www. marinaaltaarts.com or contact membership@ marinaaltaarts.com.
Bike flasher fined IN recent years more and more cyclists have taken to using flashing lights while on their bicycles, something they believe increases their visibility to motorists and therefore their safety. However there is now clarification needed around use of these devices after a cyclist near Madrid was fined for using one. Former bank worker and keen cyclist Gonzalo Lopez, aged 78, was stopped by the Guardia Civil cycling along a river bank while using a flashing security light and issued with the penalty. The paperwork clearly states the reason for the fine and Gonzalo felt he had no choice but to pay, with prompt payment reducing the penalty to €100. However Spanish cyclists
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have taken to the internet to protest with 26,500 online signatures collected so far
to request confirmation that use of the lights is legal – and if not to change the laws to help protect bikers who already feel vulnerable on
the roads. They also point out that the devices are sold in shops specifically for this purpose, a misleading action if they are not legal.
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Shopping in 3-D
THE Portal de la Marina Shopping Centre in Ondara is going to be one of the first in Spain to use 3D holograms for its advertising. The LED technology means that images and even video can appear to be floating in the air, making a new and striking form of getting the message across to consumers. Spokeswoman Elena Merida said “this is an excellent framework that brings great value and differentiation to our
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strategy of advertising innovation. It is a qualitative leap to impact and excite customers and increases their brand recollection.”
DENIA’S Tourism Department have launched a major advertising campaign on Madrid’s tube network. Posters for the Marina Alta town have been placed at the capital’s main underground stations and will be there until Easter, when the Costa
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Blanca’s tourist season gets underway. The posters have three different designs all with the slogan “Vive Denia, es otra vida!” (Live Denia, it’s another life). The
town is being promoted as a holiday destination with everything from quality of life to nature, from mountains to the beaches and sea. The gastronomy, sporting opportunities and ecotourism are all also being touted.
Happy bunnies at Easter CALPE’S Department of Education will be running an Easter Workshop for children this year, aimed at helping look after the kids of parents who have to work over the
period when they are off school. They will be run on 3,4,5,6 and 9 April from 9am to 2pm at the Casa de la Cultura. Parents can register their children from now
until 23 March at the Punt Jove in Plaza Constitucion. The price is €30 in total and you will need a copy of a parents ID, child’s SIP card and Family Book (if applicable).
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Women’s week Lunch for Aquarian Star Sign Members THE municipality of Teulada-Moraira began celebrations for Women’s Week on 8 March which will continue until 13 March. The week opened with the reading of the official manifesto outside the town hall on Thursday and on 9 March there is a storytelling event at the library followed by an art exhibition in the Sala de Exposiciones, with musical accompaniment by the soprano singer Claire-Marie. Tomorrow (10 March) there is a female padel tournament and on 11 March there will be a Solidarity March for the AECC Teulada cancer
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charity. On Monday there are lectures and workshops in the Salon de Plenos (in the town hall) on the subject of women’s power today. The event finishes on Tuesday 13 March with a laughter therapy workshop at the Espai la Seneta Moraira. Earlier this month Councillor Rosana Caselles presented the programme of events to the press and public, stressing the importance of the week in focusing on local female’s rights and full integration into society.
If you are born in the dark winter months, you are always looking for something to celebrate and what better excuse for a luncheon than to celebrate birthdays under the Aquarian star sign (late January to late February).
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On Tuesday 20th February a small group of members born under this star sign got together at LÓrenga restaurant in Benissa to celebrate their recent birthdays.
Unfortunately the weather and winter sickness reduced the numbers who managed to attend, but that did not stop us from raising a glass to wish ourselves a happy birthday and to enjoy the selection of luncheon choices put on by the team at LÓrenga. Next year we plan to give members notice of our plans earlier, in the hope of getting more people born under the BEST star sign to join us. Our thanks to Brigid who took on the responsibility of making the arrangements, despite a late call to visit the UK in the lead up. What´s your star sign? Why not get your group
together and do something to celebrate – it doesn´t have to be just lunch it could be a trip to one of the beautiful villages or coastal resorts, especially as the weather gets better. For further information on U3A Vall del Pop check our website [http:// u3avalldelpop.com]. The U3A is all about enjoyment and learning, and this is particularly evident in the U3A Vall del Pop, whose members hold their General Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Centre Polivalent in Murla, and have a diverse range of groups for the interest of the members.
Spring Is the Best Time for Mountain Walking A
t this time of year the Spanish weathermen can never agree from day to day if it will stay fine all day. Never mind, believe me the daffodils in my garden are telling me Spring is here and that we have kicked the tail end of the Beast of the East and that we can look forward to perfect weather for mountain walking, sunny but not too hot and not windy. The Monday Walking Group has made a start between the rain showers but are now looking for new members to join them
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in enjoying the sights and views from spectacular walks. During February they completed their first walk at Parcent, when the almond blossoms were at their best, and with the weather getting better as the month passed for the last walk, Lliber to Senija, they enjoyed clear blue skies with a cool wind, ideal walking weather. They enjoyed it so much that they added an extension to have a short break in the square in Senija and anafter-walk drink in the square in Lliber.
You remember your New Year promise, to get out and about more or to get fitter, so now is the time sign up with Paul and Jan (paulleniston@ hotmail.com) and fulfill all your dreams in enjoying the Spanish countryside. Walks are usually 5 hours, including a picnic lunch and one or two water stops. Distance varies depending on the amount of ascent involved. However, anyone reasonably fit and with some walking experience should be able to manage them with ease, and when you´ve finished you will be really
pleased with yourself and be able to smile as you enjoy the after-walk drink. For further information on U3A Vall del Pop check our website [http:// u3avalldelpop.com]. The U3A is all about enjoyment and learning, and this is particularly evident in the U3A Vall del Pop, whose members hold their General Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Centre Polivalent in Murla, and have a diverse range of groups for the interest of the members.
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GARDENING ON THE COSTA BLANCA - Part 29
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(We will return to the problem of feeding the world another time.) 1. Planting trees with weak wood. Schinus molle (False Pepper tree) and Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven - glorious name which unfortunately only refers to ‘reaching to the heavens’) are examples of fast growing trees with weak wood. Beware of any tree that grows 5 feet in a year they’re usually weak! This leads to messy twigs all over your lawn after a breezy day and perhaps bigger branches after strong winds. The False Pepper Tree is, however, widely and effectively used as a street tree locally. Yes, the pink seeds are the “pink peppers” in those mixes of coloured peppers you can buy, so you can safely use them in cooking! 2. Planting trees too close to your home. All big trees start as little trees! Araucaria ( Norfolk Island Pine) will eventually get
well over 50 feet high, so don’t plant them 5 feet from your home. Many large trees will eventually develop big roots that buckle patios and driveways, so don’t plant them right next to concrete. 3. ‘Lawnmower Blight’ on trees. Lawn mowers and trimmers damage tree bark, which can kill a tree. The live tissues in a tree trunk that suck water up and transport sugars down are just inside the bark. Damaging those tissues hurts a tree just like hardening arteries hurts people and can eventually be fatal. 4. Buying a plant without checking suitability. Of course this doesn’t matter for annuals, but you should check on everything else. Every Garden Centre is full of plants that are not appropriate for the area, so beware. 5. Planting a large climber
on a small trellis. Wisteria, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, known as Virginia creeper, climbing hydrangea and many types of honeysuckle are huge, vigorous plants. Wisteria grows 25 to 30 feet or more. Climbing hydrangea can get 80 feet long. Vigorous means that these plants will work really hard to reach their full potential, so you’re in for a lot of pruning if you try to keep them to 10 feet. Choose a small vine (like clematis) for a small area instead. 6. Allowing climbers to climb up the sides of your home - having a climber on the side of your home is like laying out a welcome mat for insects. The tendrils or suckers that climbers use to hold themselves up can pull apart your brick or blocks and ivy (and others) will leave brown marks behind if you ever
pull them off. So put your climbers on a trellis or the fence. N.B. Bougainvillea is not a climber as you may find out after heavy rain! 7. Planting aggressive groundcovers in your flower bed. A plant makes a good groundcover if it spreads quickly. That’s bad news for its neighbours if they’re less vigorous and you’re not willing to referee frequently with a spade. Use groundcovers with care.
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Brexit impact on British demand for property in Spain: The story so far The British voted to leave the EU in a referendum in June 2016. What impact has the referendum result had on British demand for Spanish property so far? Surprisingly little. The number of British buyers dropped significantly in the second half of 2016 after the referendum, but has been recovering since then (chart above). In yearly terms, British demand declined for five quarters between Q3 2014 and Q3 2017, but then started growing again in Q4 20017. The British are still by far the biggest group of foreign buyers of Spanish property, almost double the next biggest group – the French. Agents and developers tell
me they have seen an increase in British buyers with budgets above €400,000, and a fall in numbers in the middle market between €200,000 and €400,000. Some buyers in the middle market are trading down, bolstering the lower end. I’ve heard one theory that Brits with financial resources are getting money out of the UK and into European assets like Spanish property before Brexit really bites. There is a correlation between British demand for Spanish property and the strength of the pound, as you can see from the chart below. But whilst the pound has fallen below its level in 2013, British demand has been far more resilient. A weaker pound means that some British buyers will be trading down, but in volume
terms British demand has been surprisingly unaffected by the referendum result.
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TREASURED IMAGE OF JESUS NAZARENO CARRIED DOWN TO HISTORIC CENTRE Hundreds of residents of Javea carrying lighted candles, some walking barefoot, accompanied the town’s treasured image of Jesús Nazareno on Sunday evening in the traditional “baixada”, the descent to the heart of the historic centre where it will sit inside the church of San Bartolomé for the next eight weeks over the Easter period and during the fiestas held in its honour at the end of April and beginning of May. The image, the original of which arrived in the town more than 250 years as a gift from the Duchess of Medinacelí, was carried proudly on the shoulders of devotees young and old, a special honour for those chosen to do so. It’s not a long journey from the iconic blue-domed chapel of Calvario where the image sits for much of the year but it’s carried out in increasing darkness, despite the way being lit by several hundred torches carried by welldressed residents. The devotion to this treasured image of the Christ is almost unique
in a country that has strong Marian traditions - “Spain, the Land of Mary” - and especially across the lands of the former Kingdom of Valencia which adopted the Marian devotion of the Crown of Aragon. The image arrived in Javea in October 1767. Legend has is that its original destination was Dénia, the Dukes of Medinaceli having shipped it from Sevilla in the south, but stormy seas prevented the vessel carrying it from rounding Cabo de San Antonio and it was decided the land the image in Xàbia. And here it remained. The story is a popular one that confirms the long and sometimes bitter rivalry between the two towns. Others insist that the image was always intended for Javea as a gift of thanks for the town’s congratulations on the birth of the Duchess of Medinaceli’s first child. Sadly much of the archival documentation about the image was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War in the late 1930s. As was the original image, set ablaze in the
Placeta del Convent; a replacement was created after the war and in 1967, on the 200th anniversary of its arrival in Javea, it was declared perpetual mayor of the town and the baton of office lies at its feet. As the town band played, the procession made its way slowly down the hill, stopping regularly to rest increasingly sore shoulders and swap positions. Ahead, the image of Mary, Mother of Christ, was also being carried on the shoulders of the devoted. As the bells of the church rang out across the valley, the first image was carefully carried into the church to be welcomed by generous applause. Not long afterwards, the image of Jesús Nazareno arrived in the church square where the men took a well-deserved breather before lifting the image back onto their shoulders for the last time and carrying it up the steps of San Gill to the door where they were forced to lower it to almost knee level to get the image through the opening and into the church. Once
again there was great applause as the image was carried to the front of the congregation and carefully lifted into position where it will remain for the next two months until May 3rd when it will be carried back up the hill to the chapel of Calvario at the end of the fiestas in its honour.
But this won’t be the first time. At sunrise on Good Friday it will be carried up the Via Crucis to the chapel and back down again. Later on the same day, as the sun dips towards the horizon, it will form part of the solemn procession around the historic centre.
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OCEANOGRAPHIC FOUNDATION PRESENTS FIRST RESULTS OF MARINE DIVERSITY T
he Valencian Oceanographic Foundation visited Javea this week to present the first results of its study into the marine biodiversity of the precious seabed off the coast of the municipality, a project to raise awareness of its huge importance and the need for its conservation. Representatives from the Foundation outlined its initial findings in a special presentation at the Ayuntamiento de Javea which included major proposals to make local people aware of the wealth of marine life hidden beneath the waves and how important it is to preserve it. Leocadia G. Bartual, the Director-General of the Foundation, joined with project director Francisco Torner to present their preliminary report to mayor JosĂŠ Chulvi
and representatives from several municipal departments and the direct impact of marine diversity in the area on the town’s socioeconomic activity. It was explained that the selection of Javea as the centre of this study was not a random choice but was motivated by the fact that, together with the Illes Columbretes, the sea off the coast of the municipality hosts some of the greatest biodiversity along the Valencian coast in an area which has a lot of pressure from tourism. In addition, the Ayuntamiento de Javea has demonstrated a willingness to commit to sustainable tourism and to the conservation of natural heritage when making decisions. The project (which covers the coast from Cap de Sant Antoni to Punta de Moraira) has a scientific role at an ecological level. Three
inspection dives have been made to inspect the seabed, take samples of the Posidonia Oceania seagrass which is endemic to the Mediterranean and inspect the impact left by vessels anchoring along the coast during the busy summer months. In additional the study has evaluated the socioeconomic aspect to place a value on the marine biodiversity of the area and establish what its loss would mean, both for the wellbeing of the local people as well as for basic services. The next phase will be educational to highlight the results of the study to social agents and involve them in the conservation and control of marine biodiversity. This sill be achieved through such campaigns as exhibitions, documentaries and discussions in schools.
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Horoscopes ARIES (March 21st-April 20th) Although the week begins with a focus on your spiritual sector that could encourage you to adopt a compassionate approach to other people’s issues, this influence can shift quickly. As chatty Mercury and lovely Venus enter your sign, you may ARIES find yourself more expressive overall. Even so, life can become more exciting and intense over the weekend, and it could coincide with an instant attraction or the chance to make a key decision. If you should feel rebellious, try to think before making any impulsive moves.
TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st) Your social zone has been sparkling, but early this week there is a shift to a more secluded and spiritual sector of your chart. You may find that you’re more connected with your feelings and TAURUS better able to express them. Upbeat Jupiter in your relationship zone enters its retrograde phase midweek, and this could encourage a more thoughtful approach to a key connection. An idea or encounter could sizzle with promise when dynamic Mars aligns with electric Uranus over the weekend.
GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)
Go easy at the start of the week, especially if you’re exploring the potential in a new plan or taking crucial steps forward. The focus on the topmost sector of your chart could encourage you to go ahead when you might not have enough information GEMINI to make the wisest decision. At the same time, chatty Mercury and luscious Venus enter your social sector, and this could encourage you to explore the many possibilities to be gained from networking. As upbeat Jupiter turns retrograde, you might want to rethink your schedule, too.
CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)
Lovely Venus and delectable Mars enter your sector of goals and ambition early in the week, and this could encourage you to be more expressive. You might also be eager to make those useful connections that could assist you in your CANCER bid for success. As philosophical Jupiter enters its retrograde phase in your leisure sector midweek, you could get involved in a hobby that you enjoyed as a child, and this could be very fulfilling over the coming months. The weekend could see you snapping up an opportunity.
LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)
From Tuesday, the emphasis shifts to your sector of exploration and far horizons, which could encourage you to move out of your comfort zone. You might notice how eager you are to delve into new subjects, travel, and generally enjoy exploring new terrain. As the sun LEO in a more intense sector of your chart aligns with potent Pluto, you could make a choice that has far-reaching consequences, one that could encourage radical change. However, you could be a touch impulsive this weekend, too.
VIRGO (August 24th-Sept 23rd)
As lively Jupiter turns retrograde midweek, and remains so until July 10, it could encourage you to review a recent deal or conversation and any promises made. At the same time, interactive Mercury and delightful Venus move into Aries and a more intense sector of your VIRGO chart, and this could inspire you to let go of any plans that no longer serve you. Old associations that seem to have passed their sell-by date can also be released if you feel it’s a good idea. Only go ahead if your instincts tell you to.
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You have been through a busy phase, one in which you may have made several sacrifices to help others. However, from Tuesday, the focus shifts as chatty Mercury and convivial Venus move into your sector of relating. This can encourage you to talk things LIBRA through and create a compromise or come to other suitable arrangements. From Thursday, jovial Jupiter turns retrograde, which can encourage you to plant the seeds that might increase your income further down the line. Patience may be necessary.
SCORPIO (Oct 24th-Nov 22nd) While you may have enjoyed some special dates and lovely outings with friends and family, the focus shifts this week to your sector of work and lifestyle issues. As messenger Mercury and lovely Venus enter this sector on Tuesday, your SCORPIO connections with others can be helpful at work and in everyday life. In addition, Jupiter is retrograde in your sign as of Thursday, so this can be an opportunity to reassess your plans and make any relevant adjustments. Avoid impulsive moves over the weekend.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd-Dec 21st)
As both chatty Mercury and lovely Venus enter your leisure sector, you may feel more energized, upbeat, and eager to get out and enjoy yourself. And while the sun in your home zone could see you keeping out of the limelight and SAGITTARIUS relishing some quiet time, the chance to take an outing or attend a cultural event could leave you feeling really positive. Jupiter, your guide planet, will enter its retrograde phase in your spiritual zone midweek, which could encourage you to pay even greater attention to dreams and intuitive nudges.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd-Jan 20th)
From Tuesday, your home zone will be in focus as both chatty Mercury and lovely Venus move in. The coming weeks can be excellent for entertaining, beautifying your home, and making the most of being with those you love. CAPRICORN At the same time, jovial Jupiter enters its rewind phase on Thursday, and this could encourage you to get back in touch with old friends or associates, especially if you want to get reacquainted. However, go easy over the weekend, especially if you feel an impulsive mood coming on.
AQUARIUS (Jan 21st-Feb 19th)
Your communication zone gets a boost from Tuesday, as interactive Mercury and sociable Venus move in. The coming weeks could encourage you to network and reach out to others who can help you achieve your goals and plans. And AQUARIUS with feisty Mars continuing its journey through your social sector, attending key events can be another way to forge new connections and have fun. With Jupiter rewinding in your topmost sector from Thursday, it might be time to reassess your life goals and perhaps make a few key adjustments.
PISCES (Feb 20th-March 20th)
As the focus shifts to your financial zone, you might feel a desire to reorganize your budget and get your money working harder for you. However, when delectable Venus moves in alongside logical Mercury, you might also feel you deserve a few treats. Think about PISCES something that can boost your wellbeing, such as a relaxing massage or other pampering treatment. On another note, lively Jupiter enters its retrograde phase on Thursday, which could encourage you to overcome key beliefs so you can move out of your comfort zone.
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Top Prize Money on the Costa won at El Cid Competition 40 members and guests competed in a Stableford competition on a very short course! Most of the tee boxes were under repair so the male members found themselves playing their 2nd shots from some very different places, in some cases they were too close to the green! High scores were expected and because of this we were not disappointed. The best score of the day came from Scotsman Jim Imrie, scoring 41
points playing of 5 handicap. Apart from the tee boxes the course was in good condition but the greens for most of us proved to be a little tricky, that is unless your name happens to be Bill Wylie who managed to drop his tee shot 3 ft. from the pin on his N.T.P. Hole 16 and sink the putt for his birdie 2 earning him a cool €70 it being the only 2! Results: Best guest T. Maguire 25 points. N.T.P.´S hole 3 M. Skipperud. Hole 5 O. Rong,
hole 13 T. Svensen, hole 16 B. Wylie. Bronze cat: 3rd S. Twentyman 31 pts. 2nd L. Holmberg 36 pts. 1st A. Kilnes 38 pts. Silver cat: 3rd B. Gillies 32 pts. 2nd R. Nilsen 35 pts. 1st K. Aasebo 39 pts. Gold cat: 3rd T. Svensen 32 pts. 2nd G. Cromm 35 pts. 1st J. Imrie 41 pts. Photo Gold category winners. To find out more about our Society go to www.tmgs. org or via our Facebook page www. facebook.com/TMGSGOLF
GOLDEN OLDIES KEEP SWINGING ONE of the highlights of Europe’s golfing calendar this year will be in Benidorm when the Costa Blanca Senior Masters event comes to the city in November. The international event is part of the prestigious European Senior Circuit which is made up of professionals over the age of 50, many of them household names, including Miguel Angel Jiminez who was at the presentation event held to announce the details. The tournament will
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be staged at the Melia Vilaitaina Golf Club between 26 November and 1 December and the normally quiet period for visitors can expect to see a boost in tourism as a result. Mayor Toni Perez made the announcement last week, accompanied by other councillors and representatives of the Senior Tour and the Melia Golf Resort. The mayor said that the tournament is a perfect fit for Benidorm tourism
and promotes golf in the area, an activity which generated €440 million across Alicante province in 2017, creating around 10,000 jobs. The city is trying to secure the event for at least the next three years, hoping Benidorm can eventually become the golf capital of the Costa Blanca. He went on to point out that golfers spend on average 30 to 40% more than the average tourist who visits the resort.
La Vila Rugby snatch a last gasp win Playing away to the by Simon Russell by Tony Fox bottom placed Basque minute La Vila came back with a try side,Getxo Artea,La Vila made hard work of what on form which Jara missed the coversion after should have been an easy task. Matters not waiting for the tee and trying for weren’t helped by 3 yellow card a drop,3-5. A yellow card for La Vila infringements which at one stage allowed Getxo to score a converted reduced the visitors to just 13 men. try,10 -5. Another 3 points saw the They eventually came away with 5 home side leading 13-5 at half time. points to improve their league position Their defence held up really well as and are now 8 points clear of Hernani La Vila crossed their try line 3 times who occupy penultimate place at but the ball was not grounded. In the second half the visitors the bottom. The home side now face certain relegation after this defeat. hit back with a try but the attempted They started the match knowing conversion hit the upright and 2 points they needed a win. Their tackling went astray, 13-10. A brilliant run was fierce and after 7 mins they took from his own 20m line to that of the the lead with a penalty. 3-0. La Vila home side by Leandro Rivero and continued their line-out woes losing 3 Errecaborde “Mandarina” scored an in the matter of minutes. In the 24th unconverted try, 13-15. Yet two more
lost line-outs for La Vila and after 68 minutes with La Vila reduced to 13 men after 2 yellows, the home side scored an unconverted try from a penalty scrum,18-15. In the 76th. minute and from a penalty scrum Rivero crowned a brilliant match touching down and with the Jara conversion it was 15-22. The home were desperate to get a result but the La Vila defence held up well. Their next match is at home to third placed Alcobendas and is a must win for La Vila as it would cement their first division place. Only 2 points separates La Vila from the next 2 highest teams so if they can stop giving away the ball via line-outs and penalties, avoid yellow cards and make the try conversions they must be in with a chance having gone down
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Benitachel Bowls Round Up
NORTHERN LEAGUE.
Mixed results for the two BBC teams in the Northern League playing Monday with the Jaguars home to Javea Green Onyx losing 8 points to 2 including the Challenger League result. The Tigers away to El Sabres came away with 6 points of the 10 including the Challenger match
Winter League 28th February 2018 - BBC v La Marina
A dank cold day followed the overnight rain but it could not dampen the spirit of the Benitachell side who won on four rinks to take the match with a 97 - 75 scoreline and scored 10 - 2 on points.
BBC SATURDAY WINTER RINKS FINALS
Los Bandidos win the the BBC SATURDAY WINTER RINKS. Sponsored by Hamiltons (Estate Agents) & Direkt Optik (Opticians) both of Moraira, After a very tight game between the Mavericks and Conquistadores, Mavericks took second place by winning 1917. A great game, with a nail biting finish!!. Our picture shows the winning team. Our photograph shows from left to right:Chris Salter, Vee Wood, Trefor Evans, Robin O´Toole (Direkt Optik sponsor) Chris Evans, Clive English, Alan & Jan Phillips, Paul & Jan Brown. Missing from the team photograph is Nick Cole
Pego Golf Society Match Report
45 players turned out today in windy conditions to play a Stableford Competition for the Terry Leary Trophy. Terry passed away some years ago but is fondly remembered, not only for his creative use of an old Anglo Saxon word but also for his kindness and sense of humour. Terry’s daughter Cassie kindly came to present the trophy and also present a lovely bottle of Cava. The results were as follows: Ist place, winning the
trophy was Brendan Young with 34 points off 17.2 2nd place John Guest also with 34 points off 11.7 but losing out on countback. 3rd placeSteve Crossan with 32 points off 13.3 4th place Peter Chapman also with 32 points off 4.1, losing out on countback. 5th place Donna Green with 31 points off 14.7 6th place Russ Peters also with 31 points off 15.3 losing out on countback. We had 9 guests today, Fiona Sankey, Paul Sankey,
George Smith, Chris Riley, Ann Riley, Steve Kirby, Tosh Robb, Brian O’Connor and Peter Jackson. George won the guest prize with 29 points. Shaun O’Gorman won nearest the pin on hole 5, second shot with 1.74m and Paul Trigwell won on hole 16 with 94cm. Paul failed to putt for a birdie as was helpfully pointed out by his playing partners. The number of balls in the water was 127, correctly guessed by our Trophy winner Brendan Young, rounding off a great day. Only one 2 today, letting Ann Riley take home the envelope stuffed with cash. Next week we have a Combined Pairs competition and if you would like to join us, subject to handicap, please email Penny Barden, pegohandicapsec@gmail. com
BEACH BODY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? You are invited to take part in the 2018 Beach Body Weight Loss Challenge, there are only 100 places available and participants will be chosen at ClubFit in Jávea and Fitness Centre Moraira where a Fitness Qualifying Assessment will take place. The Beach Body Weight Loss Challenge will be over 12 weeks from 26th March until 15th June – training sessions will be held 3 times a week over this period commencing 9:30am.
WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE If you wish take up the challenge and see if you qualify, or find out more information then contact us today on 865 664 888 or visit our website www.beachbodychallenge.es or find us on social media. The Grand Final will be held on 24th June when Fabulous Prizes will be awarded to the Finalists.
QUALIFYING ASSESSMENT JÁVEA 20th & 22nd MARCH CLUB FIT
hours on these dates Please attend between 13:30 and 16:30 Centro Comercial Monver Calle Roma 3, Jávea 03730
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Take up the challenge! To be part of this great event there is a one-off entry fee of 99 Euros for 36 one hour training sessions – there are no hidden extras.
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