'Your Local' Weekender i37 Marina Baixa (North Costa Blanca by IMPACT GROUP

Marina Baixa 23rd March Issue 37

IN LIMBO FOR FREE CAMPERS Motorhome owners familiar with using an Albir car park for free overnight stays, will have to look elsewhere in future after height restriction barriers and a wall were erected across the entrance. The large, hidden car park off Avenida de Albir, behind the Consum supermarket, is quiet and hardly used by vehicles. However, in recent months, as many as 50 motorhomes and RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, with number plates registered in countries such as Holland, Norway, Germany, Belgium, UK and Spain

have congregated on the open space often staying for several days at a time. The large luxurious vehicles with values of many thousands of euros, occasionally attracted the attention of local police patrols, who moved them on, but invariably the motorhomes returned quickly, often on the same day. Unconfirmed sources suggest local official campsites, which have strict regulations and provide sanitation facilities included in their overnight fees have complained to local authorities about the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;free campersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Local residents and visitors have also expressed their concerns, feeling that these motorhome owners expect to use the facilities of Albir without contributing to the local economy. As the debate raged on amongst the community, the height restriction barriers were put into place last week, putting a stop to most of the vehicles. However, some of the owners, determined not to be thwarted in their quest have since congregated at the newly created entrance, squeezed together tightly, so that they can maintain their free stay in Albir.

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Crossing the line

THE on-going dispute about the removal of a Franco era symbol from the small town of Callosa del Segura has taken a nasty turn after the houses of two councillors who supported the move were vandalised last week. The “Cross of the Fallen” was finally removed in January after bitter arguments from both sides, its supporters saying that the cross was a Catholic symbol and not a Francoist one.

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The Town Hall disagreed and recently got into another row after they fined a woman who was projecting an image of the cross onto the area where it previously stood. This week graffiti depicting red crosses was sprayed onto the front wall of the houses where Jose Navarro and Ruben Manresa live, both of who supported the removal of the symbol. This

is seen as a further escalation and in another development it has emerged that the fines for the woman who projected the imagery have been paid by HazteOir, aan extreme right wing group who have pledged their support. However many supporters of the town halls actions see HazteOir’s involvement as proof that the cross did have clear connections to the Franco regime.

Housing help THE Compromis and Los Verdes parties in Benidorm have tabled motions that properties in the city owned by the Sareb “bad bank” can be used for social housing. It is thought that Sareb owns about 130 properties in Benidorm as part of their remit as a debt restructuring entity. Speaking for the group putting forward the idea Josep Bigorra said “The objective of our proposal is to alleviate the deficit of social housing that Benidorm has, both with numbers and current availability.” Other municipalities in Alicante such as Santa Pola and Elche have already agreed such an arrangement with Sareb, Mr Bigorra pointed out and major Spanish cities such as Barcelona and Madrid have started similar schemes.

Alfaz honours famous painter An exhibition space within a prominent Alfas del Pi gallery has been dedicated to one of neighbouring Altea’s most famous sons. Painter Juan Navarro Ramon, born in the town during 1903, died nineteen years ago at the age of 86 at his home in Sitges, south of Barcelona.

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A naming ceremony, held last week at the Fundacion Frax, near to the beach in Albir, was attended by acting mayor of Alfaz, Mayte Garcia, Altea Mayor, Jaume Llinares, and guest of honour Javier Barrio Navarro, the artist’s nephew. The large, naturally lit space,

occupies the entrance lobby of the Frax building, principally used for exhibiting work by national and international sculptors. Watched by teachers and students from the Miguel Hernandez University Arts Faculty in Altea, whose work is the first to occupy the space, Fundacion Frax president, Matias Perez Such and the painter’s

nephew, Navarro unveiled a commemorative plaque. “It is a simple and intimate homage to Juan Ramon Navarro, who will forever be connected with the Fundacion Frax in it’s most luminous space,” said Such. Works by the artist, whose paintings included abstract images, portraits and street scenes of both

Altea and Sitges, hangs in the Reina Sofia Museum, National Library, Museum of Contemporary Art in Madrid and the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. The inaugural exhibition, by Altea’s fine arts students, entitled ‘Subtraction: Sculpture in Stone’ can now be viewed in the Fundacion’s newly named space, with free entry.

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Pot club raided

Grant period extended by Matthew Richards

2013 or 2014 and the maximum grant will be €61 for families resident in Benidorm for at least six months prior to the application. The paperwork can be obtained from the Education office on the third floor of the Town Hall or printed off from www.benidorm.org

Caca campaign

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amount of cash. The premises were being used to both distribute and consume drugs the police believe. The men arrested are aged between 24 and 36, a Panamanian and three Spaniards and are due to appear before Benidorm’s court this week.

CALLOSA d’en Sarria’s Health Department is launching a poster campaign to raise peoples awareness of the problems caused by dog excrement in the Marina Baixa town. There will be 29 information boards installed, targeted at the areas worst affected by the problem. Health Councillor Rosa Savall said that there are now five areas in the town dedicated for the use of dogs and there is no longer any excuse for owners not cleaning up after their pets, something which costs nothing but improves the town for everyone. While the campaign will be reminding people of their civic duty in cleaning up, it will also be encouraging people to “shop” lazy owners and fines ranging between 50 and 1,000 euros will be enforced more rigidly if needs be. The town also plans to spray repellent on areas affected by dog urine such as street furniture. While dogs dislike the repellent it is non-toxic and completely harmless.

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BENIDORM’S Education Department has significantly extended the deadline for families to apply for financial help with books and school materials for some infant pupils. The grant is for the 2018-2019 school year and parents or guardians now have until 16 July to apply. Pupils eligible need to have been born in

THE National Police have closed down a drugs den in Benidorm that was operating under the guise of a smoking club in the city. Four people were arrested after the “club” had come under suspicion and the police gathered sufficient evidence to launch the raid last week when they found hashish, marijuana and a large

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Benidorm Translator Service contract open to tender by Simon Russell

Victims of crime in Benidorm will soon be offered an interpretation service in their own language. The city council have released a tender asking companies interested in taking on the translator services contract to submit their proposals by March 23rd. Currently, translating services offered by the council’s SATE (Servicio de Atencio al Turista Extranjero) department are based in the ‘Torrejo’ tourist office situated in the old town at the start of Levante Beach, where interpreters are paid on an ad hoc monthly basis. However, once the

council receives the go ahead from Ministry of Interior officials, SATE is expected to relocate to the existing Tourist Information building at Avenida Derramador, in the Rincon de Loix zone, a popular tourist area, surrounded by apartment and hotel complexes. A sum of 64,400 euros per year has been earmarked for the two year contract, which requires interpreters to speak fluent English and French, but also have knowledge of other languages including Arabic, Italian, German and Russian amongst others. The SATE service is designed to help tourists who have been victims of

crime related incidents, in conjunction with Local and National Police and to translate papers and legal documents. In addition to helping visitors to explain incidents in their own language, the ‘Spirit of SATE’ aims to offer empathy and support to victims in times of distress. The SATE service currently situated in the ‘Torrejo’ tourist Information building operates Monday to Friday from 09.00h to 21.00h and weekends from 09.00h to 14.00h during high season. Low season hours are Monday to Friday 09.00h to 15.00h.

Local auditorium on itinerary by Simon Russell

A group of students from the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia have been visiting some of the best architecture in southern Spain. Their schedule included a visit to the Teulada Moraira Auditorium

which they praised for its clever use of the environment and local light. The 42 strong party also viewed structures in Cordoba, Seville, Granada, and Badajoz as well as Valencia City. The architectural

students were looking for buildings that reflected their location on the Mediterranean Coast.

and the Auditorium fitted that remit perfectly, they all agreed,

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This week sees, the start of ten days of free classical recitals held in churches and several of the small local chapels and places of worship that dot the landscape around the town of Altea. The characterful venues, known as ermitas, will play host to local musicians, singers and choirs throughout Holy Week during the popular event known as the Ruta de Les Ermitas, which begins on Thursday. Now in its tenth year, the event consists of ten different concerts covering works by composers such as Mozart and Schubert, operatic arias, and musical offerings from brass ensembles, clarinet, saxophone, strings and piano. The Ruta de Les Ermitas, which always coincides with the run up to the Semana Santa Easter festival each year, was inaugurated in 2008, as a way of utilising these intimate small venues for cultural events for the enjoyment of both locals and visitors to the area. The original old village of Altea, now known as Altea la Vella, which sits at the foot of the majestic Sierra Bernia mountain, was first inhabited in 1617 and those early settlers soon spread throughout the surrounding fields, creating roads, ditches, walls

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and small settlements, each with their own ermita. The series of concerts begin on thursday March 23rd with a concert entitled ‘Fantasia de Camara’ at the village church of Santa Ana in Altea La Vella at 19.00h. Other venues for the daily recitals include Capella de Villa Gadea, Ermita de Santa Barbara, Convent de L’Olla,

culminating with a final concert on saturday March 31st in the Ermita de San Lluis at 12.00h, featuring a string quartet from the Conservatori Superior de Valencia. Although entry is free, places are limited, so organisers urge attendees to arrive early to ensure a seat. Full details of the event, including list of venues and map can be found at www.altea.es/concejalias/cultura/ actividades/ruta-de-les-ermitas

More free parking spaces in Benidorm for summer by Andy Mansall

Visitors to Benidorm will be able to park their vehicles free of charge in a newly created car park in the Els Tolls area of the city. The 9000m facility will also include a new TRAM stop, due to be completed by June which will replace the existing Discotecas halt which will close owing to it’s inaccessibility. Mayor Toni Perez and urban councillor, Jose Ramon Gonzales de Zarate, visited the site, which

borders the city fire station, bus station and Avenida de Europa, earlier this week with project engineers. A 2800m ‘L’ shaped area of paved parking, twenty metres in width, has already opened for public use in time for last weekend’s busy Fallas fiesta in the city. The large piece of land has also been earmarked by the city as a space suitable for future events such as open air concerts and fairs

to take place. A new footbridge will also be constructed in the same area, connecting the Salt D’Aigua school and sports complex to the rest of the city, plus the bus station and new TRAM stop. “With the construction of the new TRAM station to replace Discotecas and the adjacent footbridge our vision to create better connections in the Els Tolls area comes to fruition.” said the

Mayor. “It will bring life to the residential zone, which is also a busy transit area, both for students using the school and sports complex and hundreds of people using the bus station.” The mayor stressed that once construction of the 3200 euro TRAM is complete, the whole region will benefit, as it will connect all forms of public transport from urban and intercity buses to trains.

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Finding The Way

am one of those slightly insane people that has a list on my cluttered fridge of “50 things to do before I ´m 50”. A contract with myself, it is, in black and white, that I can ´ t argue with. Well, ok it does have some food stains. Close to the top of my list was the Camino de Santiago. This is a hugely popular pilgrimage undertaken by a growing number of people every year. Since the release of the movie “The Way” in 2010, starring Emelio Estevez and Martin Sheen (grab a hanky before you press play) the number of pilgrims increased dramatically. A total of 278.224 pilgrims reached Santiago in 2016 and received their Compostela pilgrim certificate. If I can encourage just one person to undertake this possibly life changing challenge then I’ll be very proud. This month the BBC are airing “Pilgrimage: The Road to Santiago”for which they have sent seven celebrities along the route. I can’t bring myself to watch this reality TV version of my beloved Camino. The BBC is clearly hoping for religious awakenings from the likes of Neil Morrissey, and apparently they are just getting a lot of moaning. It doesn’t sit well with me that something so sacred and personal should become

a circus. Having said that, I did write a daily blog with a fair bit of moaning in it at times, and posted dozens of pictures on my journey so maybe I’m being a bit of a hypocrite?

Traditionally this pilgrimage should start at your front door and find you sometime later on the stunning plaza of Santiago de Compostela. In my case that would have been an unreasonably long trek of over 1000km from my sleepy little village of Jesus Pobre, and might have resulted in my three little darlings forgetting what I look like. So, as a compromise, and quite frankly because the route is prettier and better equipped with accommodation, I chose The French Way, a mere 800km.

And I am Amost There Already!

In October of 2017, after two BlaBla car trips and an early morning misty train ride I find myself in the charming French village of Saint Jean Pie de Port. I have a 12kilo rucksack on my back and little to absolutely no clue where I am or how to proceed. My plan is to have no plan. I’m excited to let the Camino guide my feet,

and my heart guide my head. I’ve been browsing through my blog again today and the memories are sometimes so beautiful and other times so painful. My blog consisted of a daily log, song of the day, footnotes, observations, photos and flashbacks. Here´s a slice for you. “Day 10 Ciruena to Belorado 30km After a restless night I decide that the ghouls, goblins and ghosts outside are probably more harmless than the gang floating round here in the haunted albergue of Ciruena. I set off early in the dark and quickly find the way markers are few and far between. I’m lost in Twin Peaks! Finally, I find the path and quite wonderfully it’s a pitch black stony wet trail....just how I like it. Wait, I can hear noises ahead. Shuffling footsteps. I catch up and ascertain that the

old man stumbling over rocks in the dark is in fact alive. I offer my company and to share my headlamp with him. He agrees thankfullythat this is a good idea. Otherwise I’m pretty sure the lovely Francisco would have ended up toppling into a ditch. We walk together for an hour and a half and it flies by. He talks incessantly without breath and recounts all his tales of the many Camino routes he’s taken. Last week was his 77th birthday and he decided “its now or never”. His wife and friends think he’s mad as a brush. I think he’s an inspiration. The remainder of the walk is laborious. Pretty villages present pleasurable short pit stops. Finally, after what feels like a million footsteps I arrive in Belorado. Unfortunately there’s no room at the municipal inn, an eccentric little church. I’m disappointed but I find somewhere cheap and rather luxurious by camino standards for €10 with a kitchen and I happily get roped into cooking for 8 of my fellow pilgrims. I truly love these Italian chefs (yes, they ALL claim to be chefs). However, there’s more to life than pasta and pasta. I offer

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to cook my mammy’s stew. The Italians are nervous. Food is like their religion. It’s hard to argue someone out of their religion. I try to shop for my ingredients but it’s difficult to concentrate with this gang trailing behind me in the supermarket breathing on my shoulders and questioning every product that I touch. Heated words are exchanged and Christian the beautiful Argentinian angel takes on the position of bodyguard. I’m not kidding! I punish the Italians by giving them onion, potato and carrot peeling duty. My simple instructions are ignored and they peel, chop and dice how Mamma taught them. I serve up a beef stew, buttery mashed potato, cheesy cauliflower (nicked from a field by the Italian) and sweet caramelised carrots. Only possible due to the calming organised presence of Christian. With the Italians loudly following and narrating my every move, this was intense pressure. I’m red as a beet and stressed. Not my normal kitchen composure.And then, just as I start serving, the Irish versus Italian war breaks out. In the exact moment the steam of the stew hits their noses Giorgio and Luigi leave the table to prepare a side dish they fancy of cauliflower and anchovies. I am raging! Everybody is shouting and gesticulating and it’s absolutely magnificent. We are a true family.”

Happily Ever After?

I’m still flummoxed that I’ve been unable to write my final entry of my blog. My arrival in Santiago. The emotion was so overwhelming and the epiphany I have been awaiting is still looming somewhere out of my reach five months later. I’m hoping that writing this article will bring me closer to closure, or maybe that is what I’m dreading? Maybe I want to avoid ever having to close the door on this magnificent life experience.

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Hundreds go the extra mile Organisers of last Saturday’s X Millas, (ten mile) road race from the Polideportivo sports complex in Alfaz town centre to the Faro d’Albir lighthouse and back, were delighted with the turnout for the event, which was brought forward from November for the first time this year. Despite heavy rain and cool weather conditions, a total of 307 runners took part in the tough race, which covers a varied terrain, including several steep hills. Luis Miguel Morant and Felko Brugman, from the Faro Athletics Club, organisers of the event, which celebrated it’s tenth anniversary this year, said the number of participants reflected a healthy increase on the November races of previous years. In addition, they added that many of the runners had spent the whole weekend in the town, taking advantage of the San Jose long weekend fiesta, helping to boost tourist numbers for the town and further vindicating their decision to move the race date forward. Winner of the men’s event was Juan Antonio Fernandez Cantos with a time of 00:52:50. while the fastest women was Sonia Jimenez Tirado, who completed the course in a time of 01: 07: 50. by Andy Mansell

Boat stripped Scouting around A

man has been charged after completely stripping the inside of a luxury motor yacht in Altea which had been embargoed by the Guardia Civil last year. When an employee from the company that now owned the vessel went

to check on it he found an estimated €400,000 of equipment had been removed from the interior of the vessel ranging, from navigation equipment to furniture. The 46-year-old arrested man had been systematically stealing

from the yacht while it was docked; not touching the outside to give the impression that nothing was being taken. The Guardia Civil also found three storage rooms full of shipping equipment at the marina which had been rented out by the accused.

SIXTY scout leaders and prospective leaders from the Valencian Community came to La Nucia earlier this month for special courses and qualifications. They took the training courses at the new CEM Captivador

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Environmental Education Centre which has a large outside space plus a covered area if required, although the weather held up well. The youths were taking courses including

first aid, diversity training and free time activity monitoring. The Captivador is ideal for events such as this with its 20,000 square metres of outside space; this was the first official group to use the area since its recent opening.

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Drought Gardening It seems that the suggestion that you should respect the basic facts of mediterranean gardening i.e. that plants rest in the summer drought but grow and

Caesalpinia gilliesie

Crimson threadflower is a large evergreen shrub or small tree, with 2-pinnate leaves composed of tiny oblong leaflets, and showy yellow flowers 3cm. across, with long crimson stamens

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flower during the rest of the year, could lead to some very dull gardens in July and August! So here’s some research on plants which look good at that time.

Bupleurem fructicosum

Shrubby hare’s ear is an evergreen shrub to 2m tall, with simple blue-green aleaves and clusters of tiny yellow flowers in summer and early autumn

There are many others with familiar names such as catmint, cistus, fennel and caper as well as the obvious like oleander, pomegranate and lantana.

The trouble, as usual, is getting the particular plants! A tour round some garden centres shows that they have very few of them in stock at the moment although I know

Campsis radicans

Trumpet vine is a vigorous a self-clinging woody climber growing to 10m, with pinnate leaves and bright orange or red, trumpet-shaped flowers 8cm long, borne in clusters

Many ‘bulbs’ such as allium, agapanthus, sternbergia, pancratium, gladiolus and even dahlia bloom in deep summer too. Pancratium maritimum or Sea daf-

that I’ve seen some of the others at other times of the year. The “little” (960 page) RHS Plant Finder book has got them all as being available somewhere in the UK so if you are

Glaucium flavum

Yellow horned poppy is a hairy, short-lived perennial, often grown as a biennial, with pinnate, deeply-divided, rough, blue- to grey-green leaves and branched stems bearing golden yellow or orange flowers in summer

Perovskia

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going back in the summer that may be the way to do it. Brexit hasn’t happened yet so importing plants will not create a problem! These are some to be found locally:-

Russian Sage is an erect small woody based shrub with white stems bearing deeply-divided aromatic greyish leaves. It has small violet-blue flowers in large plumy panicles in late summer

fodil can be found growing in sand dunes locally (outside Denia, for example) while the yellow horned poppy can be seen behind the beach almost

Origanum

Oregano is a woody-based herbaceous perennial forming a loose cluster of wiry stems to 45cm with small ovate, purple-flushed leaves and heads of tubular pink flowers with deep purple bracts

everywhere – Javea springs to mind. IT IS,OF COURSE, ILLEGAL TO REMOVE WILD FLOWERS SO BE WARNED!

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

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Talking about Dementia – Part 2 Can you prevent Dementia?

A leading dementia specialist has said that ‘dementia is not inevitable’. It is thought that in up to a quarter of people destined to develop dementia it can be stopped or significantly delayed and it is never too early to take steps in self prevention. Ways include: • Keep your mind stimulated with challenges • Be as physically active as you can • Don’t smoke • Limit alcohol intake • Have a good diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains • Increase your intake of vitamin D • Make sure you are not deficient in Vitamin B12 • Consider omega 3 suplementas

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Many people are reluctant to see their doctor as they are scared of the diagnosis of dementia. However, forgetfulness and memory problems don’t automatically point to dementia. These are normal parts of aging and can also occur due to other factors, such as fatigue and Vitamin B12 deficiency. However, the symptoms shouldn’t be ignored. If you or someone you know is experiencing a number of dementia symptoms that aren’t improving a doctor should be consulted. Your family doctor will take a full history of your symptoms, make a neurological examination and will probably run a mini mental health test. Blood tests may be ordered to exclude such things as vitamin deficiencies. Depending on the

findings you referred for brain ultimately referred to a

may be imaging tests and neurologist. If a diagnosis of dementia is made, with early diagnosis and prompt treatment, you can’t recover, but you can slow the progression of the disease and maintain mental function an alleviate some of the symptoms. Treatments may include medications (Cholinesterase inhibitors), cognitive training, and therapy.

Advice for Carers

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be both physically and emotionally draining. It is important not to ignore your own health and well being. Often carers miss their own medical appointments. It’s important that the person you care for has a healthy, balanced diet and gets some exercise. The longer they stay fit and healthy, the better their quality of life will be. Exactly the same goes for carers! Try to keep as many of your hobbies as you can. Also encourage the person you are caring for to continue with their hobbies (even in a simpler form) for as long as possible. As a carer don’t feel you are alone. Don’t be too proud to ask for help. This may be from other relatives, friends or even a kindly neighbour. Speak to your family doctor or nurse about professional help and support organizations. Scientists are hopeful that new treatment will be developed in the next few years that may halt or even reverse dementia.

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NOTARIES: Home sales up 11pc in January, prices ﬂat

www.spanishpropertyinsight.com Home sales were up 11.2% to 38,953 in January, and house prices barely changed at 1,363 €/m2, a decline of just 0.4% compared to last year, show the latest figures in the monthly housing market report from the Spanish Notaries’ Association.

illustrate, homes sales have steadily increased over the last five years and are now above the level of 2009 but still 30% lower than 2007, whilst house prices have also been recovering gradually over the same period, but are also still down by around 30% peak-to-present.

Seasonally adjusted, the increase in home sales was 7% in January. Flat sales were up 9.2%, new flat sales up 11.8%, and singlefamily home sales up 19.6%.

Why has it taken more than a decade for the Spanish property market to recover just 70% of its former glory?

New mortgage lending was up 7% to 25,488 new loans paid out in January. The average loan value was €169,722, up 5.5% in a year. As

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On the one hand the boom was not glorious, it was insane. There is no healthy comparison to those years, and the market today is in better shape than it was then, even though many Spaniards today, especially young families,

are excluded from the market by regressive taxes and high transaction costs, not to mention tight lending criteria.

On the other the Spanish Government and banking system tried to avoid facing up to the problem when the real estate bubble burst, which just dragged

out the pain for many years longer than necessary. But it looks like the worst of it is now definitely behind us.

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by Fiona Jennison

was planning to take up gardening this week and write about it. I figured that at 49 it s about time I got ´ into things like gardening, yoga and maybe knitting or volunteering in a charity shop. Or all of the above. Gardening-wise though my plan was not to grow broad beans. I thought I might try growing cannabis, as it sounds a bit more fun.

Let me make it very clear that I´m not a “stoner”. I love the word “bohemian”as

these people have lots of lovely cushions from Africa and bookshelves but the word “hippy” makes me think of people that I want to put in the bath. Alone, I hasten to add, or with their dogs. I do believe in a little bit of pretty much anything that is naughty once in a blue moon, and an alternative option to wine to help me relax would probably be a good thing for me and my liver friend. Thus I posted on Facebook for clarificationin understanding the rules and regulations of growing your own cannabis in Spain, talked to Spanish and English friends and perused the internet.

Loopy Loophole Stuff!

In Spain cannabis is legal in a private place but the authorities can fine you if you smoke it on the street or even in your own car. Meaning that it is considered a public health hazard outside but it´s ok for you to indulge in in your own home. (?) Some people who I have spoken to believe that between one and three plants are allowed at home for personal use. Others warned that if a neighbour complained to the police and you were busted (ooh, exciting at my age)and subsequently if the police suspected you were even selling only to close friends then you´d be in the doo-dah. For 1 – 3 years. Michael Brace, Horticulturist Specialist at Optigarden is very informed on the current cannabis laws here. “It´s not about the number of plants you have growing in your home. Spanish law allows you 3 grams of cannabis a day for personal use. So multiply that by 365 day, any individual can grow 1.2 kilos during a year. But you absolutely must not have scales or bags in the house that might implicate you as a seller.” I´m fine with that; I don´t have scales cos cooking is boring and I´m not fat (yet)and the only bags we have in the house are Mas Y Mas recycling ones. I don´t think cannabis dealers use those. I do however ask him how many joints a day that might provide me with, and he says “It depends how strong you want your joints! But roughly six.” Which I think is a lot. I wouldn´t want anyone smoking six joints a day. Would you? Specially not when operating heavy machinery. I.e for me a kettle. I had visualized smoking a couple of joints on a Wednesday and a couple at the weekend. And no wine!

Even More Off The Scale Moving forward with my growingold-gracefully gardening idea (I am aware that some of you will say disgracefully) I ask Michael if he can help me get set up with growing plants for my personal use. He says that he can sell me a customized grow kit, with lamps, fans, filters, soil and seeds for just under 390 euros. Well, blow me down with a feather. I´m out. And now wanting just to buy small amounts from a friend. Illegally of course! Naturally if you trust your neighbour simplicity (who does?) things can be done massively cheaper, on your terrace for example, Michael adds. We move on to discussing the negatives of cannabis, his opinion being that smoking too much cannabis is only dangerous for those who seriously abuse it from an early age (phew, I´m alright then!) as well as the unfortunate few who are not in the right frame of mind. His main concern is teenagers. This I understand. My little brother grew up here and when he was young it was so easily available I feared he was smoking joints like naughty teenagers in the UK smoke fags. “The problem is” says Michael “Teenagers are buying weed and have no idea what it really is, and where it comes from. That´s the black market for you. In states in the US like Colorado where pure and organic cannabis has been legalized teenagers simply can´t buy it.”

Mind Blowing Money! It is insane just how much money the

tax man in Colorado is gaining (and therefore hopefully the little people) from legal cannabis sales. In 2018 sales of 1.5 billion in total, taxes totaling 4.5 million. “Given that Spain owes 52 million to Europe it does seem a shame that Spain isn´t catching on and cashing in” comments Michael, who I´ve decided is rather astute, and am wishing was more my age. My dream toy boy and I chew the cud about the inconsistencies of the law when it comes to cannabis, and the growing approval ratings around the world for the medicinal properties of the “herb”. I´m aware that cannabis has been listed in ancient Chinese medical books virtually since time began. What has become a whole other industry to the cannabis containing THC (the stuff that makes you “high”) is CBD, cannabis oil. Extracted simply to help those with an enormous range of ailments and widely now scientifically considered to be of enormous value, and alsosold by Optigarden. Back on the Facebook group the name Mandy Hazard (I know, great surname) of the Healing Connection in Jalon kept cropping up (forgive the pun). Last weekend I drove over to Jalon for a face to (very beautiful) face with Mandy, who is incredibly passionate and articulateand has an absolutely fascinating story. To be continued next week. I would love to hear from readers about their personal, proven experiences of health benefits thanks to cannabis oil. Please email me. Fiona@weekender.news

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BBC1 London 8:40pm Sat 24 Mar

Nick Knowles hosts the game show in which two pairs of complete strangers team up, each battling to outdo the other by listing as much as they know about a

given subject. The first couple to win two rounds get to play for £50,000 and each time the champions defeat a new set of opponents their winnings mount up

King Tut’s Treasure Secrets Channel 5 10:00pm Sat 24 Mar New Secrets of the Warrior King Documentary exploring the thousands of items found with the great Egyptian pharaoh when his tomb was first

uncovered, and asking what they might reveal about the life and times in which Tutankhamun lived. Howard Carter’s discovery of the Boy

King’s tomb in 1922 made headlines across the world, but over the decades since the find, many of the pharaoh’s priceless goods have

disappeared into museum basements and archives across Egypt. Now, all 5,398 objects are being reunited for the first time since their discovery

Inside the Railway Channel 5 9:00pm Mon 26 Mar

Paddington Station 24/7 New series. The return of the programme that goes behind the scenes at one of the UK’s busiest transport hubs, beginning as `the Beast from the East’ meets Storm Emma and wreaks havoc across

the network. Paddington is hit by some of the heaviest snowfall in years and Rail Control holds a crisis meeting about closing the station - an emergency action that has only been taken a handful of times since the Second World War

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Channel 5 10:00pm Sat 24 Mar Return of the documentary showing the day-to-day realities the NHS faces in unprecedented times, this time following life at the Nottingham University Hospitals trust to show the impact of ever-increasing demands on the health

service. Cameras show the decisions that have to be made every day by consultants, surgeons and managers at Queen’s Medical Centre and City Hospital, and the impact these choices have on patients

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A mutated virus sweeps across America, turning most of the population into hideous flesh-eating zombies. A hard-drinking fearless adventurer leads a small band of young survivors on a perilous journey through the wasteland in search of a safe haven. Comedy horror, with Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin

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Channel 4 11:00pm Fri 23 Mar 2018 Clare Balding presents live coverage of the men’s and women’s University Boat Races on the River Thames, as Oxford aim to retain the men’s title, and Cambridge the women’s. This is the fourth time that both races will be taking place on the same afternoon and on the same course, and thousands of people will line the course of four miles and 374 yards from Putney to Mortlake in what is one of the longest-established events on the British sporting calendar.

In this final show of the series, award-winning actor Michael Sheen helps hosts Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker review the significant moments of the past seven days. The quartet offer their own unique insight into some of the most difficult and delicate issues in modern Britain, and answer that most important of questions: Is it OK? Last in the series

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Horoscopes ARIES (March 21st-April 20th) Your feelings may be validated when a discussion with someone you trust enables you to feel heard and understood. A lovely lineup on Monday can be excellent for talking over an issue and perhaps benefiting from any ARIES advice. The sun enters your sign on Tuesday, meaning that the next four weeks could see you making great strides with your personal plans. Go easy from Thursday, however, because chatty Mercury turns retrograde in your sign. Be aware of the possibility of mixed messages.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st) The focus is on your spiritual sector this week, perhaps bringing insights and revelations your way. You could have a strong connection to emotions that run beneath the surface. Should you need to TAURUS talk about them, this could be easier as well. In fact, you might feel great relief from getting them out in the open. Chatty Mercury turns retrograde in this same zone on Thursday, and this could make it easier to remember your dreams and tap in to any intuitive nudges.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

Socially, things are looking good for you now. With lovely Venus and inquisitive Mercury, your guide planet, in your friendship zone, the days ahead can bring fun events and pleasant encounters. The sun moves into this sector on Tuesday for GEMINI a four-week stay, and this could inspire you to make a few changes. If you’re interested in a subject, joining a club could bring it to life for you. Mercury, your guide planet, turns retrograde midweek, and this could coincide with delays or misunderstandings.

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Relationships sparkle with promise, and you may find that any important conversations seem to work out well. If you’re looking for a compromise or hoping to heal a tricky situation, you’ll likely manage. Once the sun enters your sector of relating on Tuesday, you could LIBRA become aware of ways in which you can improve certain relationships. It might mean rewriting some of those unspoken rules, but this can be very worthwhile. However, starting Thursday, upbeat Mercury’s retrograde phase hints at the possibility of misunderstandings. Go easy!

SCORPIO (Oct 24th-Nov 22nd) As dynamic Mars continues its journey through your sector of communication, you may become aware of opportunities that are still waiting for you. All you need is the courage to embrace them. The coming days and weeks could see you SCORPIO doing just that. There’s a lot of activity in your sector of routines and wellness, with the cosmos encouraging you to get involved with those things that excite you the most. If you want to exercise daily, pick something you enjoy. That way you’ll keep up the discipline.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd-Dec 21st)

Leisure options seem particularly upbeat over the coming days. Whether you’re eager to pursue a new hobby, sport, or love interest, it all seems to be coming together very well. However, lively Mercury, your relationship planet, SAGITTARIUS turns retrograde in this same zone midweek. You may be drawn to activities that you enjoyed as a child, and experimenting with these could be very therapeutic. Over the weekend, don’t let anyone dissuade you from following your heart, especially if it feels good to do so.

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This month holds plenty of activity If you want to impress someone, the on the home front. Whether you’re coming days and weeks could be the best entertaining guests or doing your own time to do so. Using a mixture of charm thing, it all looks like it will be fun. This and witty conversation, you may find that can be a good time for a celebration progress becomes possible. People may or get-together, as a lovely blend of be drawn to you, and you can use this CANCER to your advantage. Once the sun enters CAPRICORN energies can ensure that everyone has a good time. Inquisitive Mercury this same sector on Tuesday, you may be propelled into the spotlight. If you have talents to share, turns retrograde in this same sector midweek. If you’re this is the time to do so. Mercury turns retrograde midweek, buying gadgets for the home or thinking about investing in remodeling, keep any receipts and paperwork in case you however, so watch out for mistakes or misunderstandings. need a refund.

Are you ready for adventure? If so, the You could get involved in some exciting coming week could encourage you to conversations in the days ahead, and follow your heart. In fact, a discussion these might propel you into fresh with a friend could act as a catalyst and adventures. Whatever you’ve been encourage you to book a trip. Once the thinking about could now become a sun enters your sector of far horizons reality. With the sun entering your sector on Tuesday, you could be propelled into AQUARIUS of talk and thought on Tuesday, you LEO experiences that expand your mind. may become aware of one opportunity However, if you’re traveling, Mercury’s retrograde phase that’s just waiting for you to embrace it. However, messenger begins on Thursday, which could mean delays or detours. Mercury turns retrograde on Thursday, and will remain so With the right mindset, these can be fun, too. until April 15. Be cautious when closing deals or purchasing expensive items.

A conversation about a purchase could With expressive Mercury, your guide work out in your favor. With just a little planet, aligning with lovely Venus charm, you may be able to persuade a in an intense sector of your chart, significant other to buy you something conversations could reveal much. You you’ve always wanted. When the sun might be eager to get beneath the moves into your money zone on Tuesday, surface of a relationship issue so you can it might be time to take stock and tweak understand what’s going on. It seems PISCES your budget so it can help you save VIRGO money. However, Mercury rewinds in you’ll succeed and a solution will be found. Midweek, chatty Mercury turns retrograde in this your financial zone from Thursday, so keep receipts if you’re same sector, so go easy regarding business matters or any purchasing anything important or expensive. issue with shared finances. Check the terms and conditions before you sign on the dotted line.

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Sports lovers of all ages should head to la Nucia next weekend for the town’s annual ‘Sport Xperience’ festival, now in it’s seventh year. The event, which takes place at the town’s sports complex Camilo Cano, on friday March 30th and saturday march 31st offers an opportunity for visitors to take a part in and try out a variety of different sports free of charge. La Nucia prides itself on being a sports city and this event is aimed at encouraging people of all ages and experience to get involved in fitness. Sports represented at the two day festival include athletics, basket 3, indoor football, padel, beach volleyball, padbol and cani-cross, where participants take part in a cross

country run with their dogs. In addition, a large exhibition hall will host representatives from sports teams offering activities such as archery, climbing, diving, and padel from throughout the Marina Baixa area, plus stalls, information stands and bouncy castles, children’s theatre, painting and other kids activities. Visitors will also have access to the large gym, indoor pool and spa and be able to try out classes such as pole dancing, aquagym and indoor cycle. The La Nucia Sports Xperience is organised by sports teams from within the town with the support of the Alicante Tourist Office and over 30 sports federations from across the Valencia region.

ALFAZ FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE The inclement weather at the weekend in England didn’t provide any shocks in the Four 6th rounds of the F.A.Cup Ties.They contributed along with 5 Premier League games to the Alfaz Fantasy Football League a total of 25 goals,6 clean sheets, only 16 yellow cards and 1 red one which was Stoke’s Charlie Adam who was caught in a snowstorm when tackling Everton’s Wayne Rooney at the 365 Stadium in the Potters 2-1sad defeat against the Toffee Men. Darren’s team Daz XI moved a little closer to winning the 24th A.F.F.L. when they stretched their advantage at the top over Pauline’s Vodka Army to 42 points.Joe’s team Keith Lard F.C.remain in 3rd spot while Ryan’s team My Gylfi Pleasure have moved back into contention in 4th place after clocking up this weeks top score of 75 points.His team along with 8 others in the top ten has got the Fantasy League’s top scorer in their ranks Liverpool’s Super Mo Salah who so far as accrued 214 Fantasy points.The only Player close to him is Spur’s injured Harry Kane with 190 points. Altogether 45 Managers have benefitted from the little Egyptian’s goal scoring talent this Season.At the other end of the table,there is no hope for Laura’s Legends as they are now waiting for the trap door to open,a bit like West Brom.Boing Boing! Our U.K.T.V.SPAIN Junior League is

shaping up to be the most open and exciting for Years.At the moment Kieron’s Clowns F.C. have a very slender 2 point lead over the much improved Wade’s team Alli Barbar. George’s side I Love Heather have made steady progress in the last few weeks and are now in 3rd place just behind the 2 front-runners.It’s a bit different at the other end of the table,where Harley’s Ginger Ninjar have fallen further behind Gian Luca’s Messi or Tidy,the gap now is 37 points. Pauline’s Vodka Army have marched away with our Mark Carter Ladies Section so it’s all about who finishes up in 2nd place.Isabel’s team The Bluebells have been in 2nd place since week 18 when the Army took charge at the top of Division.Raquel’s Mrs.Max & Paddy, Karen’s Ceasar’s Blackcats and Val’s Borobabe are all closely locked in the battle for the Runners-Up spot. No such luck at the bottom where Laura’s Legends have already started using the Wooden Spoon! In our Golden Boot League, Darren’s Daz XI are making a late challenge for a double as they have slipped nicely into 2nd spot but they still have a lot to do to close the gap on Wane’s team Two Years Running, Maybe.They have probably left it to late but you never know remember last Season.Down at the foot of the table,Len’s Nelson’s Flagship are just about keeping afloat and are only 6 points behind Laura’s Legends.

Skateboard, Cani-Cross and Men’s Physique competitions will also take place over the weekend. The festival also coincides with the inaugural La Nucia Food Truck Festival, which takes place in the same location in front of the skate park. Around 20 customised food trucks offering cuisine from across the globe, such as hot dogs, burgers, steaks, burritos, pizzas, curries, kebabs and vegan will set up between wednesday March 28th and sunday April 1st. With cookery workshops, show cooking, live DJ’s and bands performing between 12.00h and 24.00h each day, the event is expected to become a major fixture on the town’s fiesta calendar.

The Four 6th Round F.A.Cup Ties didn’t change any of the top places in our F.A.Cup League.Raquel’s Mrs.Max & Paddy remain at the Summit with a 19 point advantage over Linda’s Team Tapas.Chris’s 2 Left Feet are 6 points above Kenny’s team Boro the Only Way is Up. The top Player in this Division is Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku with 34 points. The top ten teams in this League have all got him in their Line Ups.The bottom 3 places are all Liverpool Fans. Tommy’s Quantrill’s Raiders,Sue’s Beeley’s Red Men and Winnie’s Le Hombre Rioja have all suffered from Liverpool’s exit from the F.A.Cup. Definitely not their Year! Top scoring team this week is Ryan’s My Gylfi Pleasure with 75 points while the lowest scoring team was The Maggots Gits who only managed 4 points.Both teams will go into our Wyndham’s Monthly Wine Draw. Manager of the Month for March is being kindly sponsored by Hotel Moli in Alfaz and with 1 week to go Chris’s Anirtak Hotspurs are leading My Gylfi Pleasure by 3 points then comes Coblanca Cruisers and Bob’s Real Mayid. It all adds up to an exciting finish for this super meal for 2 at The Hotel Moli. Chris’s Anirtak Hotspurs have won this weeks Breakfast for 2 sponsored by Nicola in the Kitchen at the Bar Code in Alfaz after leaping up 39 places this week from No 159 to No 120. The draw for the Quarter Finals of our K.O.Cup Competition will soon be up on our website which is www.alfazffl.com.

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INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Saturday 24th March Uruguay v Czech Republic Japan v Mali Azerbaijan v Belarus Cyprus v Montenegro Finland v Macedonia Russia v Brazil Bulgaria v Bosnia and Herzegovina Gambia v Central African Republic Norway v Australia Turkey v Republic of Ireland Greece v Switzerland Hungary v Kazakhstan Senegal v Uzbekistan Tunisia v Iran Saudi Arabia v Ukraine Serbia v Morocco Argentina v Italy Austria v Slovenia Germany v Spain Netherlands v England Poland v Nigeria Portugal v Egypt Scotland v Costa Rica France v Colombia Peru v Croatia Mexico v Iceland

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Tuesday 27th March

Formula One 25 March - Melbourne - Australia