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Think of Spain; think castanets, think bullfights, think those tall lacy mantilla things that the women wear and we are well inside cliché territory. They all exist, they are all alive and well but they co-exist with the Twenty First Century, with WhatsApp and low fat, low sugar chocolate. The siesta is in the same box.

The siesta is a catnap, forty winks, getting in some Zs, a bit of a kip. As always I need to add the warning that generalisations are, as a generalisation, generally flawed. Nonetheless, lots of we foreigners seem to think that the Spanish siesta lasts a couple of hours. Shops and many other businesses close from two to five in the afternoon leading to the widely held belief that your average Spaniard gets his or her head down for an hour or maybe more. For the 9% of Spaniards who do have a nap at least three times per week the siesta is usually between fifteen and thirty minutes. For the majority, it’s simply closing their eyes after lunch and dozing for a while in front of the afternoon news on the telly.

That 9% figure comes from the scientific journal Neurology. Here’s a surprise. They say that in Europe the top nappers are the Germans with 22% of the population closing their eyes after the midday meal, then the Italians at 16%, the British at 15% with the Spanish coming in a distant fourth. Obviously it’s easy to dispute the figures and the three times a week filter is probably a major factor. From nothing but hearsay evidence I think that the siesta is definitely a part of Spanish life but it’s something that fits the daily timetable rather than shapes it. On a Sunday with no work, with no school routine there’s time for a siesta so why not get your head down for a while? During the annual holidays having a doze after troughing down is part of the ritual of summer

relaxation. Oh, and whilst we’re with scientists some from NASA found that astronauts who took a siesta carried out their work much more effectively.

Apparently it was the Italian Saint Benedict of Nursia who came up with the idea. He founded the Benedictine monks and he set la sexta, the sixth hour after getting up, as the hour when the monks should be silent and have a rest. Benedictines it seems got up between six and nine so la sexta varied between midday and three. It doesn’t take much to transform sexta into siesta and move it from a monk’s cell to the leather effect sofa in the living room.

There’s a playful sort of Spanish vocabulary about the siesta. We can echar la siesta, hacer la siesta or dormir la siesta – the last two to make the siesta or to sleep the siesta are straightforward enough but I always like echar la siesta. Echar is one of those dictionary page filling multi-purpose verbs. It usually implies movement of sorts like throwing, putting, pouring or producing. Although I know the phrase I always smile when someone says they are going to echar la siesta as a fleeting vision of them hurling themselves onto the couch passes before my eyes.

All that writing and I’m exhausted. The time is right. Siesta time.

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This month’s is the Health issue, so you might want to skip on to the next page now. Unlike most health articles, I won’t be trying to frighten or embarrass you. ‘Terrify’ is probably the

more appropriate term.

The Latin motto ‘Mens sana in corpore sano’ is probably the best place to start. Especially if you don’t know Latin, so it can’t hurt you. Often translated as ‘A sound mind in a healthy body’ – right turn-off, eh? – I prefer the version that reads ‘Don’t eat your corporate sarnie in the men’s sauna’: you’ll know why if you try it. Mind you, when you remember what the Romans got up to, nothing’s off the agenda. And there could be

a case for re-introducing the vomitorium. In Roman times this was used after stuffing yourself silly in order to make room for the next course. Several

UK towns and cities already have these in the evening. During the day they’re streets.

Laughter is said to be good for your health but don’t worry, there’s time left in the day after this. Another, more recent

fad, is fasting. (Oh, you have turned the page? Well, exercise is good for your health, too). Apparently, fasting for three days every now and then can work wonders for your body. And, as all you can do is lie down in a darkened room for that time, it benefits your friends, too. The good news is you can drink. The bad news is: only water or fifty shades of tea. Fasting before a dose of chemotherapy has also been found to have a remarkably positive effect on the treatment. It seems

tumours don’t like simultaneously being starved and hit with chemo. I can understand that.

Studies have shown the Mediterranean diet to be particularly healthy. For the more recent arrivals among you,

can I point out that a full English, five pints at lunchtime and triple burger and chips at night doesn’t count – even if you’ve

got a sea view and eat on the balcony. Tomato, especially when cooked, appears to have additional positive effects on health.

Which makes it strange that my recipe for tomato sauce butties hasn’t featured in any healthy eating literature.

A recent UK TV programme about calories concluded that of three activities following a hearty breakfast – an hour in the gym, three

hours cleaning the house or sitting watching the telly – cleaning the house consumed the most calories. So that’s out, then. Watching the

telly while the maid cleans the house is known as cheating.

It’s been claimed that walking is the best exercise for health. Like fasting it has one drawback in a modern, sophisticated economy – it’s free. However, it’s easy to get started and I know someone who’ll come round and put the lift out of action for you. He’ll even charge you for doing it. Once you’re out of doors, start slowly. To the nearest bar for a coffee. Many experienced walkers do this. With a brandy to steady the nerves. Or two if it was a long walk. You can then proceed to the next bar. Perhaps a beer to quench your thirst? And so it goes on. By the time you get home you’ll feel much fitter. Or past caring. But do try to get

upstairs unaided. At a time of cuts the police have other priorities.

Of course this brings us to alcohol. From week to week the advice changes as to whether it’s good or bad for you. So just select your week. Counting the number of units you consume is supposed to be beneficial, though the person who came up with that is still

in hiding. If that’s too easy for you, try completing your tax return (by June 30th deadline day) while getting canned. Oh, you already do? As a conversation piece, does it go down well at parties? No doubt you also know the temperature in your fridge or the weight of the load you’ve just put in your washing machine. Like units of alcohol these are details beyond the grasp of ordinary mortals. Unless they’re drunk.

In the end you can’t go far wrong if you bear in mind the motto found above the entrance to the Greek temple of Apollo at Delphi: ‘Nothing to excess.’ They’ve been ignoring it for two and a half

millennia and it’s not done them any harm, has it? Oh, hang on, though...

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On Saturday 25th April 2015, ten members of Team “Cyclogical” based in Quesada travelled to Ciudad San Vicente de Raspeig just outside Alicante to participate in The Cicloturista Velo Sport Marcha. The team left from “Cyclogicals” shop in Quesada at 6.00am and travelled in convoy along the AP7 arriving at the Velodrome in san Vicente at 7pm where they went straight to the registration tent to collect their race numbers and goodie bag and then the restaurant for coffee and tostada to start the day. The race was well organised and started on time at 8.30am with a mass start and no pace car which was brilliant the group soon thinned out as many of us left the town at very fast speeds as all junctions etc were controlled by the police with all vehicles stopped until we had all passed.

The course covered a total distance of 138kms with 2500 metres of climbing involved which included 4 pretty steep climbs these were Puerto de Tibi which was a 15.5km climb right at the start ramping up to 24% in stages, Puerto de Ibi , Puerto de Canalis and Puerto de Biar, there were quite a few 12 ,15 and 18% climbs which sorted everyone out. There were 400 riders participating on this route and it was not long before there were many splinter group’s but everyone just found their own pace and got on with it. The first groups of riders were very quick and it was not long before they made their mark and arrived back within the 4 hour mark which was a great result over this tough terrain. Most of the participants took approx 5 hours and everyone finished by going through a tunnel right into the Velodrome where everyone did a lap of honour before proceding to collect a lovely commemorative trophy which was in the shape of the profiles of the hills they were also engraved with our names and times which was brilliant .At the finish everyone was treated to free beer, soft drinks and Paella which was a great way to wind down there were also free masseurs for anyone wishing a massage.

The Team are pictured on their bikes just before the start and are from left to right : Alan Quearns, Kelvin Howard, Malcky Murray, Gary routledge, Graham Kinghorn, Martyn Stone, Richard Binns, Tony Nolan, Owen Desmond and Peter Cunningham. All of the Team had an excellent day’s cycling and are looking forward to their next Sportif in June, Tour del Juguette, Costa Blanca and are also planning to return to San Vicente next year. The team would also like to thank all their sponsors for their continued support, Sol-4 investment consulting, Expat pensions and investments, Arrow rent a car, Shenanigans bar, Spanish insurance, Securidan, Pulse core fitness and Ambience fires and solar.

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JAGUARSLa Cova host’s the Big Cats

Sunday 10th May, yet another terrific day out with the members of The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in Spain. Again we were blessed with a beautiful sunny day, warm with just a gentle breeze, glorious. This time we took the members to a fabulous little restaurant in El Campello. Restaurant La Cova, on the cliff top overlooking the harbour of El Campello with wonderful views over the harbour and along the beach. A perfect setting to show off 20 gleaming examples of Jaguar engineering perfection.

Restaurant La Cova is a well known and very popular restaurant, especially with expats. The food is fabulous and great value for money. On top of that, stunning views while you partake in pre dining drinks and a leisurely lunch. La Cova’s menu is typically English fare with a slight Spanish twist. We chose the standard Sunday lunch. A choice from three starters, quiche, prawn cocktail or pate, followed by soup, then a choice of a roast dinner, beef, pork or turkey or sea bream for the fish lovers. A sumptuous chocolate dessert and coffee. Wine beer and water are included. Brilliant value for 20.00 Euros a head. I can highly recommend it. I have eaten at this restaurant many times and it is the second time we have taken the Jaguar Club there. As we always get looked after really well, this time we presented “Billy” the Maitre D with a small memorial cup in recognition of our appreciation.

Parking is a little tight in the small car park and The Big Cats took over a good proportion of it. A nice surprise was Ian McMenemy’s new XJ8 (X308) in cardinal red, an impulse buy which he kept very quiet until the meeting. All of our members cars are beautiful but this meeting brought out some exceptional examples of these stunning cars. Some of the old favourites were there as usual, David Shea and his fabulous gold XJS Convertible. David Sleap our Vice President brought along his stunning XKR Silverstone Convertible, an exceptional example of this rare limited edition Jaguar. Chris Fox and Lydia arrived in their fabulous XK120 DHC. More examples of XJS’s, XK8’s, XKR’s XJ’s, X Types and S Types, The Guvnors” XK8 Convertible. completed the collection this time, looking particularly nice after some expert restoration work. A total of 20 cars and 46 people, a slightly smaller turnout than we are used too but very good all the same. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that attended the meeting, especially all the new members, and of course a big thank you to Ian and Uschi McMenemy for organising the event.

The next meeting will be on Sunday, 21st June when we will be returning to Restaurant Rebate in Pilar de la Horodada. This is always a very popular restaurant with the club so reserve your place as soon as possible. Just looking into the future a little bit, Ian, our Events Director, is planning something special for September, a trip to a Monastery up in the mountains with an option of an over night stay. November is our Trip Down South. These and other events are detailed on our web site. Last of all, The Big One, in March 2015 was so successful we are going to do it again, just bigger and better. The Big One 2017 will be held at Parador de Leon, built in the 16th Century it was originally the head quaters for the Military Order

of Saint James. It is now Paradors flag ship 5 star hotel. This event is proving to be very popular already, currently we are expecting over 300 people and 153 beautiful Jaguars. Even though it is nearly two years away, if you want to come to this event, you have to register your interest now.

The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest of the worlds Jaguar Clubs, apart from joining in the fun at the meetings, members also benefit from a glossy 140 page A4 monthly magazine, Jaguar spares department and a technical advice service second to none. If you live in Spain and own a Jaguar you should be a member of The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. The JEC in Spain is organised by Eric Arnold, Club President and Ian McMenemy, Events Director. Costa Del Sol region is organised by Philip Wray.Eric can be contacted by email at [email protected] or by phone on 609931647 or alternatively check out www.jec-spain.com or the JEC main web site www.jec.org.uk. Our Events director, Ian McMenemy can be contacted at [email protected]. Not forgetting David Shea who looks after our Facebook identity. Contact details and news of future events can be found on our web site www.jec-spain.com

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Yes, we know of the Playstation, the Xbox. But without the originals, where Pong was king, we wouldn’t have these technological wonders. The gems were nearly extinct by 1984 though, as the market got flooded between 1983 and 1984, with so many different manufacturers out there trying to cash in, they caused their own bankruptcy. Of course, 1985 brought along the modern father of games consoles, the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System), and all bets were off.

Gone was the time of the old Super8. No more waiting for the tape to be developed, and splicing. You could watch it back, quickly, on your own TV, and WITH SOUND!

One of the few devices that we pretty much ALL carry around with us, albeit somewhat smaller than they were in the 80s! It could actually make calls, and, well, it could actually make calls!

The first in portable music. Stand aside the iPods and MP3 players of today, before the 80s, portable music was the radio, and a long power cable! CD’s and tapes allowed you to play the music you wanted, where you wanted, including the car!

Portable TV’s were still huge, deep affairs, but the new technologies coming out meant that the first of the flat panels were entering the domestic market. Although relatively expensive, and, well, tiny, it did mean that those rich enough to want to watch TV on a 3” screen actually could (in black and white of course!). We needed to wait until 1985 to get colour, but of course, that meant the sacrifice down to watching Knight Rider on a 2” screen instead.

Forget the Betamax vs VHS battle, the domestic video recorder changed how we look at TV and movies. No longer were we tied to TV schedules, and having to stay in, or miss Last of the Summer Wine, or the debate of which of the 4 channels we had to watch when two things worth watching were on at the same time. We could even skip the adverts for the first ever time (which, to be honest, is why I would watch BBC, and record ITV!)

In the 80’s, Casio brought out what, to us 80s kids, seemed the best thing EVER! A calculator we could sneak into maths tests.

What was the 80s without the fax machine? A great hulking beast that used up the phone line to send a page of text and pictures across the globe? Of course, the internet brought us email, and killed off these beasts (although you can still find them in Spain, oddly!).

The first true home PC, in a guise that would be recognised today is arguably the IBM 5150 in 1981. It became the most important thing for businesses, and made it into the home market fairly quickly, and as they became more powerful, and the Internet came along, they became the must have for every home.

ARE ALL THESE NOW IN A SINGLE

DEVICE?Now of course, these above start to appear dated, with the advent of the tablets, and of course, modern mobile phones becoming so many of the above devices, all in one. With a single device that covers so much, the modern mobile could be considered to be the death nail on a lot of the older ground breaking technology. It does make you wonder what will be around 30 years from now.

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Small print in mortgage contracts often goes unnoticed but here is one you must be aware of!

Many banks have included in their mortgage contracts, executed to a variable rate, which is known as CLÁUSULA SUELO, i.e. Clause Limit of Minimum Interest Rate, and CLÁUSULA TECHO, - Clause Limit of Maximum Interest Rate. The purpose of these clauses is to limit the rise and fall of interest rates payable.

It is true that the Cláusula Suelo itself is not against the law; since it is specifically regulated for in an administrative arrangement and is mandatory in the Decree of May 5, 1994. However, given the complexity for borrowers, understanding the financial implications of mortgage contracts is difficult. The clauses sought to ensure adequate protection of both parties who agree mortgages. Paying particular attention to the choice of credit institution, requiring compulsory delivery of a prospectus specifying clearly and standardising as much as possible the financial terms of the loan. Often financial institutions with this inescapable requirement to pay a minimum interest rate, which has been above the current low interest rates.

The issue with these clauses, is whether they have CHARACTER OF ABUSE (do they infringe your rights?), especially when fixing a real lower limit (about 3%), but on the other hand, the upper limit, which can be fixed on the day of signing mortgager contracts can often be considered totally unrealistic ranging from 10% to 15%.

These unfair clauses cause a significant imbalance in the rights and obligations of the parties involved in signing the contract, and clearly, it significantly affects consumers by not allowing them to enjoy the very low interest rate decreases when they are set. That situation forces the borrower to pay a higher interest rate than they originally believed. The clause was signed for but it is unfair and clients never had option to negotiate. That is why clients in certain conditions should contest it.

However, the upper limits of interest that we have seen set have been established many times, and they would have been as unimaginable at the time of signing the contract as they are now especially when the upper limit is set so high that it is statistically impossible to offer. Currently, these issues are being questioned in the courts, and recently courts have ruled against the banks, including the following:

Alicante Provincial Court, judgment of 10 February 2012: “In any case, apart from these digressions, there is no reciprocity in the contract, and we believe that it is contrary to good faith, when in the same entity the bank protects its contractual interest by including a ground clause

and by including a clause ceiling. As the bank is interested in “hedging” against certain types of economic scenarios, the client also would also be interested to be covered. By this clause, unrequited, the lender with variable rate obtained objectively a more advantageous position in relation to the customer who does not enjoy protection in the event of an upturn in the index, or other advantages that could compensate for this lack of protection. “

In other words, the bank is having its cake and eating it while covering its own side from market fluctuations – leaving you the customer to pay the difference.

This is because the lower limit clause is virtually effective from the start of the contract to date, freeing the bank the loss from lowering interest rates to their real level.

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Our team of experts will negotiate with the bank on your behalf and may have a claim against the entity in order to save you money on every monthly instalment because the interest you pay will probably be much higher than the official interest money provided by the European Central Bank.

We firmly believe that most ‘limit clauses’ reflecting mortgage contracts are unfair and customers of banks are disadvantaged and penalised by their lack of knowledge in financial matters.

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Understanding the Exchange rate....It’s a piece of cake! (But you can’t eat it all!)

One challenge we have in the office is trying to help people understand why they don’t get the exchange rate they see published in the media (the interbank rate). To understand it a little easier imagine it’s a thing you buy, say...cake! -An exclusive Eurocake. The cost to make 140 Eurocakes is £100 but if Mr & Mrs Public want to buy £100 worth of Eucakes off Robin Banks the EUbaker, he will only give 135Eucakes, (1.35 GBP/EUCake)because he needs to make profits, If, however, you want £10000 worth, he might give you 13600 cakes (1.36GBP/EUcake) but you’ll still have a delivery charge.

However, if you go to the cakes4You wholesaler (C4U) who can offer a special deal! You’ll get loads more EUcakes for your money with no delivery charges!

No matter how much money you have, you will never get 1.40 GBP/EUcake ‘cos Eurocake Baker won’t make any profit!!And if EuBaker wants to swap some cakes with his mate USDBaker then they do so at ‘cost price’ - Interbank Rate.! So If you go direct to the bank they may give you 1.35 GBP/EUR if you’re lucky (135,000€). Come to us and we’ll give you as close to interbank as possible as we work on large volumes and much smaller profit margins than the banks giving you a better exchange rate and more money,

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I read the other day with interest that ‘yer actual Benidorm is applying for Unesco World Heritage Status. If granted this would put the famous/infamous (delete where you like) holiday capital on a par with globally-recognised attractions like Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China. Stone me, dizzy heights, eh, for a Spanish holiday resort that everyone has an opinion on: good, bad and cosmetically-challenged - and that’s only the ‘ladies’ on the beaches. Well, I wondered – does everyone know the story of how Benidorm became what it is today? It’s worth learning so that you can bore anyone in the pub, or maybe tell your grandchildren, or anyone else who’ll listen. Draw nearer...

OK, let’s firstly pretend Benidorm doesn’t exist like it is today and go back fifty years to the early sixties... The site then is merely a fishing village/town, just like many others up and down the southern Spanish coastline. A local businessman Pedro Zaragoza doesn’t really want to, but becomes Mayor largely because no-one else wants to do it; and he inherits a problem. Many European visitors are coming to his little town and trying to bask peacefully on the vast, white sandy beaches, often wearing very little. Now in those days there existed a bikini ban imposed from mighty Madrid. You see Spain was still very much under the thumb (and cosh) from Franco’s winning of the Civil War some twenty years previously, and everyone in Spain did as they were told, unlike the rest of liberated Europe – think Sixties and be cool, man.... Back here though, the dreaded Guardia Civil, aka Franco’s private army did nasty things to Spanish lawbreakers and the unofficial rule was that you did as you were told from above, kept your own nose clean and if you obeyed the law you could actually leave your doors open at night; there was very little crime in Spain in those days.

So the green tri-corner hatted Guardia Civil harassed the holidaymakers about their dress sense, or lack of it, and surprisingly enough the holidaymakers, not used to such coarse treatment from whence they came didn’t like it - and complained to people like Zaragoza. So what should he do, with all this potential tourism and welcome money for his town threatened by such archaic laws?

One morning, very early while it was still dark, Pedro Zaragoza got up, dressed and put several copies of the previous days’ local newspapers down his shirt, and got on his trusty Vespa. Where was he headed? Why to Madrid, of course – he was on his way to see General Franco – like you don’t. It took him five hours but he got there to the palace and asked to see Franco, just like that.... He was

duly asked, or maybe grilled as to what it is was all about, and explained his problem. Messages were passed up the line, and eventually, amazingly the great man said he would see Benidorm’s mayor, but he would have to wait....

Some time that afternoon, Zaragoza was granted an interview. You don’t hear a great deal of good from most directions today about Franco, but on this occasion the Head of State listened intently, thought for a few minutes and then spoke. Zaragoza was to say nothing (and he wouldn’t, would he) but Franco would have a word and quietly call the dogs off, for the time being anyway and ‘observations’ of the situation would be made...

Well, we all know now what happened. In the coming years Benidorm exploded to eventually become Spain’s most well-known holiday resort that hundreds of thousands flock to every year, they say one in every ten visitors to Spain got to Benidorm. Initially with the locals thinking him mad, but with incredible forward thinking Zaragoza soon put in big wide avenues and access roads to his town. The ‘promenade’ he engineered along the beach front is still wonderful today for just strolling along to savour the whole atmosphere of Benidorm and taking in the sights – and there’s quite a few to take in.... But those original roads, like the Mediterraneo and Avenida Europa still exist in their original form, and cope today admirably with the amount of traffic which arrives on a daily basis, numbers of vehicles which Zaragoza had obviously never seen, but he knew they would one day come to Benidorm – what a vision the man had.

Zaragoza was also instrumental in the building of an airport close to Benidorm, and once Alicante airport opened in 1966, it opened the floodgates to airborne visitors who flocked here in their millions, all to soak up the warm all-year-round sunshine that they craved, not in abundance in their own country. The era of The ‘Package Holiday’ had begun, and steadily up went towering hotel and apartment blocks to accommodate the hoards. But Zaragoza respected the essential agricultural side of the area, and favoured the building of tall blocks, so as not to take up too much of the fertile land. Benidorm would have been a huge sprawling mess today if all the buildings had been allowed to spread out in low rise blocks, but really today the city is quite compact and accessible with few traffic problems.

Love it/erm, dunno/wouldn’t be seen dead there Benidorm is a massive money-spinner for the city, the Alicante province and for Spain. If you’ve never been, why not give it a whirl, because as well as the well-looked after beaches and hundreds of hotels there are shops, theme parks, restaurants, night clubs with household names appearing, just about everything any holiday maker out to enjoy themselves could wish for. So now you know. The amazing spectacle that is Benidorm today is all down to one man and his bravery in going to the very top of authority, addressing the most feared man in his country, and then his own vision and courage in seeing the future. And it just goes to prove the old adage: ‘If you don’t ask, you don’t get’.

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At the time of writing there is a motley crew lining up to distance themselves from Ed Miliband after stabbing him in the front. Within 24 hours of Labour’s nightmare these people all had ideas on what Miliband had done wrong yet they were all employed to advise him in one capacity or another.

I am disappointed that Harriet Harmon will not be throwing her hat in the ring. She was in stunning form on Sky News days before the election when she managed a whole 20 minutes without answering a question, even William Hague could only stretch to 15 before imploding. Yet they all have the answers now.

Harriet said that the “Ed-Stone” was not to blame but admitted she didn’t know where it was one day after. It’s

pretty hard to lose an 8 ft block of stone unless it is one of politics most embarrassing props. I loved Boris Johnson’s response “He thinks he’s Moses now”.

Harriet has gone on record as saying that TUC leader Len McCluskey will not be choosing the next Labour leader, perhaps she had her fingers crossed behind her back at that time. Coincidentally, Andy Burnham, the unofficial Union candidate, has become the short price bookies favourite.

Andy Burnham who presided over the Mid Staffs Hospital tragedies as Health Minister and has had the gall to “weaponise” the NHS in his pre-election diatribe about it not being safe in Tory hands has had a sudden about turn on Labour’s brilliant “Mansion Tax”. If you remember this was the tax that was going to save the NHS only Ed Balls (oh yes seat less Ed) had already spent that money

four times. Speaking last week Andy “Mid Staffs” Burnham said the “Mansion Tax” was a silly idea but not necessarily a bad one? Yeah!

Andy “Bath Robe” Burnham is a man of the people. Well, he is the same as anyone else who would generally charge a £19.99 Ikea bathrobe to his expense account as he did in July 2007. “It was an oversight” apparently which could mean that he meant to get one from John Lewis instead.

Getting away from politics I was appalled to see the photos of Prince Charles shaking hands with Gerry Adams. I understand that the peace process must go on and the greater good etc but are there no depths we will not plumb, no barrel bottoms we will not scrape? I will never forget Adams gloating over the death of Lord

Mountbatten murdered by the IRA and let’s not forget the two innocent children and the 83 yr old widow whose lives were also taken.

Finally, yesterday’s ruling by a Belfast court regarding the bakers who refused to bake a cake that would feature a picture of Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie and a slogan in support of marriage equality is not a triumph for equality but more a blow to freedom of conscience. This is a ruling that means when I go to Manchester next month I can go to a Jewish Baker’s, of which there are a good number, and order a cake decorated with a presentation of Jews and Nazis dancing under the “ArbeitMachtFrei” sign and take them to court if they disagree to do it. Can you imagine anything more stupid?

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It´s by popular demand that I´m putting pen to paper again, although things have moved forward since then and it´s fingers to IPad thankfully. He finally realized that we needed to join the modern world, so I was permitted to dump my quill and invest in technology. Good heavens, we´ve even got a telephone and a car now, steady Brad! So, have I been reformed? Me personally, never, but the ´project ´as first planned has been complete for some years and we´re still together! Now starts the cycle of re-decorating and making changes. Often he says to me “What do you mean you want that wall taken down, you chose the layout, I built it just as you asked” That was 10 years ago Brad, and now I´m asking you, ever so nicely, to take it down. A girl can change her mind can´t she? Like many of you, we tend to spend Spring weekends repairing damp defying walls as opposed to dead heading the daffs. Having purchased endless different types of ´sure to cure ´ products, you finally give up and think sod it, let´s just go to Leroy Merlin and buy some effective wood panelling to cover up the problem areas. Oh yes, Leroy Merlin. Brads´ favourite excursion. Nowadays when he says to me “´shall we go shopping” I´m not fooled into thinking this means I can leisurely loaf around shoe shops and be treated to lunch. However, on a plus side, if we go to one of the commercial centres, he can merry himself in the DIY store while I loaf around normal peoples stores. This dual shopping experience is aided by the fact that we can eat afterwards in one of the many watering holes, commonly known I believe in the UK as a Food Court. Men can always be conned into shopping trips with the promise of a meal afterwards, works every time! Has Brad been reformed? He´s still breathing if that´s what you mean, and if I´m honest yes I think there are signs of ´tranquilo´ showing, he has finally learnt that NO means NO! However, he´s getting a bit cheeky in his older than me years, some would call it brave. Brave? That´s not one of the words I used in response to his recent sense of humour. Only last week, following a trip to the hairdresser, he says to me “I´m glad you decided to go blonde again, dark hair makes you look old” Who does he think he is, Vidal Sassoon? Dinner that evening was a delightful tapas dish because Winter Monday nights never change in this house, leftover Sunday roast revamped! So he says to me “Are we having coq au vin?” Who does he think he is, Jamie Oliver? Careful Brad, would you like your coq over your head with OR without the au vin! All things aside, we´re living the dream and enjoy Spain. Both working full time means that we don´t actually spend much time together, now that´s a dream in itself! Brads´ work keeps him busy and out of my hair, so a big thank you to those out there who have found his advert in TIM over the years, Richard The Metal Man. Our rental business has gone from strength to strength and the introduction of Inclusive Packages a few years ago, has been really popular for Ladies coming from the UK for a pamper weekend. Our holidays are generally found from internet searchers, but don´t forget we could help you accommodate unwanted guests when they decide to start descending upon you for their holidays. Of course you want them to visit, but it´s not always easy to have house guests to stay, is it? So having updated you on a few things, I must sign off because he´s promised to take me out tonight. Admittedly, a bit unusual mid week but it´s a peace offering. We recently had planned to meet some friends for a beer, because Brad always feels safer, from me, in the company of others. Strangely the novelty of enjoying proper bathroom facilities at home still hasn´t worn off, so let´s just say I spent some considerable time in there pampering. He dares to say to me “What have you done with your make up, it looks a bit weird” Who does he think he is now, Estée Flipping Lauder? Brad was breathing when I started this article but I´m confident his situation is about to change! Have we been reformed? Tune in next time to see what I say when he says!


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At first sight as we entered the plaza in Trujillo, Pizarro was riding his trusty steed across the tops of the covered stalls in bold defiance of the proceedings going on below. Aromas of cheese were wafting through the plaza from the many producers tempting the crowds with their wares.

The 4-day Feria del Queso was in full swing as we joined the queue to obtain green vouchers for wine and red for cheese, exchangeable for tasty samples from any of the vast selection on offer.

Trujillo sits high above the sierras in Caceres, one of the two provinces in Extremadura (Badajoz being the other) one of Spain’s almost forgotten and seldom visited Comunidad autónomas. Located above Andalucía and to the south west of Madrid it borders Portugal. Even many Spaniards appear vague about its location and attractions.

I was promised a change of scenery by my hosts who had explained that a visit in springtime would reveal a very different Extremadura to the autumn (when I usually visit) after the long summer sun has scorched all of the colours from the vast swathes of pastureland. They were right. Following early spring rain everywhere was green and lush with amazing carpets of wild spring flowers providing a rainbow of colours.

But back amongst the cheese fair, the focus was more on taste and smells as we worked our way around swopping vouchers for samples of locally produced cheese of all varieties made from either goats or sheep milk. Naturally, cheese does tend to create a need for wine and we happily exchanged our green vouchers for Bodega Ruiz Torres rather excellent cabernet sauvignon red wine.

As both the crowds and temperatures increased, we decided to take a break and clear our palates with some cold Spanish beer whilst doing some people watching including a ZZ Top lookalike. There are plenty of colourful characters in Extremadura.

By mid afternoon, all our coupons had all been exchanged and feeling all ‘cheesed out’, we decided to adjourn for coffee before the short drive back to our quiet pueblo. We left Francisco Pizarro González, born in Trujillo - a Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incan Empire in the 16th century to oversee the remaining crowds.

Caceres is the ‘Capital of Gastronomy 2015’ and has a huge program of events to celebrate – as their web site says – ‘A world of experiences and sensations that will delight the traveller in Caceres, capital of the Spanish gastronomy in 2015 , as designated by the Spanish Federation of Hotels and the Spanish Federation of Journalists and Writers of Tourism.’

Regular TIM readers will recall my earlier articles on Extremadura, which detailed the amazing historical remains offered by this quiet province. With the AVE train system currently under construction, creating amazing engineering to build bridges across the River Tajo and vast lakes, maybe this region will get more visitors when the AVE trains start to run.

In the meantime I had arrived a week before the fair and our first days walking was a washout so we had to retreat back to the house for a dry change of clothes before joining in with the Almoharin village gathering for a communal lunch and dancing.

The weather was much kinder during the week as we explored one of the area’s many natural parks - Los Barruecos. It was stunning with huge boulders dating back over 35 million years providing elevated nest sites for the amazing storks that seem to carry on as if nothing else exists but them. There is a choice of routes to meander around the park but all offer stunning views and surprises at every turn; a disused mill, cave paintings, a colony of storks residing on especially made poles courtesy of man, a sort of stork city.

A flash of colour caught my eye, fortunately, my binoculars were to hand, and I spotted a bee-eater, which has always been one of my favourite birds and made it a day to remember as we had lunch overlooking one of the parks vast lakes. By way of a complete contrast to the amazing natural beauty of the location is some modern art sculptures featuring cars providing a good debating point as to whether it actually enhances the park or not. The artist, Wolf Vostell, apparently donated money towards the park’s upkeep and the artwork represents his legacy.

Later in the week, we travelled to the top of the Caceres region almost into Portugal to an area called Sierra de Gata. The drive up from the Sierra de Montanchez region provides

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some enchanting unspoilt countryside views. We diverted from the motorway to follow the ancient Via de la Plata built by the Romans on pre-existing Celtic-Iberian livestock trails. The scenic route was excellent for views of the River Tajo, which flows on down to Toledo and beyond it is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. Our destination was the little village of Elias, perched on the side of a steep mountain hillside. Events back in our local village meant we had to cut short our day but managed to enjoy a tasty 10€ menu on the return journey.

Guadalupe is a place I had not visited before. It is a municipality located in east of Las Villuercas comarca, with just over 2,000 inhabitants and famous for its Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe standing proudly overlooking the main square. For over than four centuries it has been one of the most important monasteries in the country because it is home to the statue of the Patron Saint of Spain, Extremadura and Mexico. The monastery had its origins in the late 13th century, when a local shepherd discovered a statue of the Blessed Virgin on the bank of the Guadalupe River that had, apparently, been hidden by local inhabitants from Moorish invaders in 714. A chapel was built at the site of his discovery, dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1993. Well worth a visit and a relaxing coffee in the square whilst soaking up the atmosphere.

My thanks go to Gisela Radant Wood and her husband Roger for sharing their local knowledge and hospitality. Gisela has started writing her second book on this region as a follow up to her successful ‘Walking in Extremadura’

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Drain the soaked beans and put them to cook in enough water to cover with the onion, 1 clove of the garlic, and the herbs.

When beans are half cooked, about 30 minutes, heat the oil in a frying pan and add the clams with a little water.

Cover and steam the open over a high heat, shaking the pan until the clam shells open. Remove from the heat immediately. Strain the liquid and add it to the beans.

Shell the clams, discarding any that do not open. In a mortar crush the saffron with the remaining clove of garlic and the breadcrumbs. Mix to a paste with a little of the liquid from the beans.

Add the shelled clams to the beans with the breadcrumb mixture. Season to taste. Simmer for ten minutes.

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It harms your blood sugar and ages your joints and skin faster. Some are even deceptively marketed to you as “healthy” by giant food corporations. Avoid or minimize these and look 5-10 years YOUNGER than your real age. The No. 1 food that ages you faster: wheat based foods (yes, even “whole wheat”)

Due to biochemical reactions some foods age you faster than your real age, while other foods help to slow aging. Eat the wrong foods regularly, and you can look and feel 10 or more years older than your real age... but eat the right foods and, over time, you can start to look 5-10 years younger than you really are.

When we talk about aging, we’re not just talking about wrinkles on your skin or how thick your hair is... we’re also talking about factors that you can’t see, such as how well your organs function, and whether your joints are degrading.

Why does wheat accelerate the aging process? Because wheat increases blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels over time speed up the aging process in your body including damage to your organs, your joints, and, of course, wrinkled skin. This age-increasing effect is not just limited to diabetics.

Let’s get back to how “whole wheat” relates to this... Most of us believe that “whole wheat” is healthy for you... but the fact is that wheat contains a very unusual type of carbohydrate

(not found in other foods) called Amylopectin-A, which has been found in some tests to spike your blood sugar HIGHER than even pure table sugar. This means that wheat-based foods such as breads, bagels, cereals, muffins, and other baked goods often cause MUCH higher blood sugar levels than most other carbohydrate sources. As it turns out, baked wheat products contain chemicals called acrylamides that form in the browned portion of breads, cereals, muffins, etc.

Does that mean that from today you have to stop eating wheat products? Surely not. Being informed helps to make the right decisions. The answers lies – as always – in finding the right balance. And for sure, if or when you eat wheat-based foods, whole wheat products should be your choice.

But you can protect yourself from accelerated aging by eating the RIGHT foods that COUNTERACT damages. I’ll show you how to find the foods that protect your body in my next blog!

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So here we are, 12 years on with no supersonic passenger service. In 1976 we could fly from London to New York in three hours and now in 2015.....we can’t. It wasn’t superceded by something better, it was just dumped... by the drab, corporate, and short sighted British Airways. The greatest British failure since the Romans left in 500AD plunging us into the dark ages!

Concorde was amazing.....requiring a leap in technology greater than that required to put men on the moon. At supersonic speed the drag created is immense, the engines have to generate double the thrust required to maintain the same amount of lift at subsonic speed, requiring massively powerful engines. Engines of such power were available, but their fuel burn was too great to allow an aircraft of any size to carry enough to go very far.

The Olympus 593 engines with afterburners, variable exhaust geometry etc were developed and remained the worlds most efficient jet engines until Concorde was scrapped.

The landing gear was revolutionary, the lower drag delta wing meant faster landing speeds and high touchdown angles....which meant longer gear....which meant stronger...which meant heavier....which was unacceptable! The pilot’s couldn’t see to land so the nosecone had to be lowered on approach....more mechanics...more weight... unacceptable!!

Weight became the primary factor in the battle to make Concorde viable, every kilo saved generated increased endurance. Although capable of more, Concorde was capped at Mach 2 because the aluminium used would buckle under the heat generated!

Politics was another factor that Concorde had to overcome. Working alongside the French was sometimes “challenging”.

The US immediately launched a program to develop their own supersonic jet that would be faster, and go further....sadly for them the preliminary design was larger than a

football field and required purpose built airports! Close but no cigar boys!!

Concorde entered service in 1976 immediately turning a profit....so was banned from JFK airport by the jealous Americans. Fortunately the NY public were outraged as to why they couldn’t have a supersonic service, and a political U turn ensued....saving Concorde’s bacon!

She remained profitable until the tragic accident in 2000. (Causedby a lump of metal falling off an American Continental airliner!!!). Passenger figures slumped, the cost of upgrades was seen as prohibitive, and the most beautiful machine that ever flew was withdrawn.I suppose I understand that if something is not economically viable then you can’t just keep it for nostalgia’s sake......but this isn’t the case!

Richard Branson wanted to buy Concorde. His vision, marketing skills, and the fact that people actually like him would have made it profitable again. But BA would rather scrap one of the few remaining icons of British prowess than let HIM have it. They should’ve been hung for treason!

Boeing are considering a supersonic airliner....Will the Yanks be the country to return us to where we were 40 years ago? Please God......no!!!

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Your mind is racing. It can be difficult to sleep because you have so many concerns. Instead of trying to solve all your problems, take a deep breath. Stay in the moment. List three things for which you are grateful. Suddenly, your anxiety will vanish into thin air. That’s because you will realise you have everything you require to succeed. Any voids will be filled the moment you rest, relax and enjoy life. Have faith, the Universe will share its endless bounty with you.

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Catching up with old friends will be lots of fun. Recently, you’ve been so busy with work that your social life has suffered. It’s time to rectify this problem. Take some time off from your labours and visit loved ones. It’s easy to relax with people who have known you a long time. Instead of taking offense at your jokes, they will take your teasing in the right spirit. Being surrounded by this positive energy will fuel your creativity. Get started on a long delayed project.

Old issues you thought were resolved in a relationship will resurface. You may not have realised it, but your best friend or romantic partner has been burying their resentments. If you sense some tension, ask your loved one to put their cards on the table. Be willing to hear some painful truths. You’ve always prized honesty. Let this be an opportunity to own up to your weaknesses and correct some injustices. Don’t make deprecating comments at another person’s expense.

You are calling your values into question. Goals that once filled you with excitement now seem meaningless. Don’t be afraid to change direction. Spending more time with friends, leaving a stressful job and taking up a new hobby are among the possibilities. People who know you well will be excited to see your zest for life return. Stuffier types who are obsessed with appearances will call your judgement into question. Stop trying to impress these traditionalists.

It’s time to finish old business. If you’re working with a difficult client, deliver what you have promised and then end the relationship. No amount of money in the world is worth this stress. Are you having second thoughts about your job? Start looking for a new one, but don’t discuss your job search in public. Keep your efforts under wraps. The last thing you want is for a rival to get wind of your plans. The element of surprise is critical to your success.

This is a good time to reorganise your work space. Get rid of old papers, stow important ones that you rarely use into storage and keep everything else in easily accessed files. Invest in a comfortable work chair. Hang inspiring artwork at eye level. This project will delay your work at first. Once you get everything in place, your productivity will soar. Are you seeking employment? You can get some lucrative assignments from a previous employer. Reconnect with a former boss.

You feel an overwhelming desire to change your image. You’re tired of being misunderstood and underestimated. Taking a more emotional approach to important issues will turn things around for you. Everybody knows you have tons of facts and figures at your disposal. It’s only when you give an impassioned speech they will rally to your side. Being more forthcoming about your feelings is also critical in your personal life. Tell your best friend or romantic partner how much you care.

If you have been experiencing hardship at every turn, it’s time to make a change. Attracting luck is a matter of generating positive energy. If you feel bowed down by hassles do some charity work. Perform an act of kindness for a stranger. Compliment someone who feels undervalued. You’ll feel immediately better once you shine some light into the world. Exciting surprises are heading your way as soon as you let down your defences. See a disappointment as a learning opportunity.

If you hit a creative block, don’t panic. Let your imagination be dormant for a while. Turn your attention to mundane chores that have fallen through the cracks. When you get bored, take trips to places that feed your senses. A walk through a flower garden, a visit to the flea market or a drive through the country can be inspiring. Soon, you’ll be rushing back to your work area. At that point, you can put the finishing touches on an abandoned project.

It feels like you’re on your own. Fortunately, you’re an extremely capable person. Finding a solution to a stubborn problem will make your confidence soar. Once you’ve conquered this issue, you can set your sights on an elusive dream. Take this opportunity to land your dream job, buy a beautiful home or travel to an exotic land. You’ll encounter some obstacles along the way, but they won’t discourage you. That’s because you’ll be riding high from your recent victory.

Intimacy issues must be addressed. Things you enjoyed in the past have given way to new ideas. Invite your amour to take a more experimental approach in the bedroom. This will breathe life into your relationship. Are you single? A former romantic interest will try to reconnect with you. Although it’s flattering to be desired, you have no intention of reviving this union. You want a partner who has a good sense of humour about their shortcomings. Catering to a fragile ego lost its charm ages ago.

Make your home into a reflection of your values. You will thrive in a place that invites you to rest, relax and dream. Overly formal rooms will inhibit your imagination. Opt for soft textures, undulating lines and dim lights. Have plenty of places where you can curl up and listen to music. Invest in at least one comfortable reading chair. You don’t have to spend lots of money to achieve the effect you want. If you need artwork, create it yourself.

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Hey out there in biking paradise, doesn’t this weather and these roads make it feel like that? If you don’t agree you’re not riding in the right places mis amigos, this is it.A quick word of caution from Uncle Jack, a lot of you I know are tempted to ride without jackets when it’s hot, please don’t, just a little off at a few miles an hour will have your sunny skin down to the bone, trust me, same goes for boots and pants. There are loads of mesh jackets and other summer stuff on the market and they work.

What to do in June then. A disappointing number of local stuff advertised but at least they’re on different dates; Friday 5th and through the weekend in Santa Pola is the Mototurustica Flamencos. http://www.tumotoweb.com/evento/xviii-concentracion-

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Then on the 14th there is a fun day in Albir/Alfas including live rock and a guitar duel no less, I’ll definitely be at that one. La Roda, Albaceteisn’t exactly local but it’s not too far and a nice ride. They have an almuerzo on the 21st that looks goodhttp://www.tumotoweb.com/evento/vii-motoalmuerzo-villa-de-la-roda-2015/

Early warning for one of my personal highlights of the year, the street racing in Algueñaon 5th July. If you haven’t been to this you have to do it and if you have I’m sure you’ll want to go again, absolutely brilliant and the little town make a proper job of it.

Over in MotoGP land the apple cart has been well and truly upturned with Jorge Lorenzo winning the last two races, Jerez by a biking country mile. He now stands second in the table behind Dr. Rossi with the double champion Marc Marquez a massive 33 points adrift in 4th. He’s not going to take that lying down, watch this battle develop.

In World Superbikes Dexy’s were definitely wrong, it’s not poor old Jonny Rea as he’s having it all his own way so far with 7 wins out of 8! Fellow Brits Haslam, Sykes and Davies will want to do something about that as they sit in 2nd, 3rd and 4th but he’s already got an 87 point lead. Pure class.

It’s not business as usual in British Superbikes either with James Ellison holding a small lead over double champ Shakey Byrne. I predict this one will go all the way in a BSB kinda way. Love those close races on the small tracks and of course our wonderful weather adds another dimension to it.

Well have a wonderful June guys and remember if you have any comments or want to advertise your club, group or an event I can be contacted via email at [email protected] or on Facebook at Tim Bikers where you will also find details of events where I have got less notice. Those of you who were friends with the old page will have to re-request as it was closed down by Facebook, Tim Bikers could not prove his identity to their satisfaction, all he has is a press pass from TIM!

Spanish word of the month – Semaforos, nothing to do with flags they are traffic lights!

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After missing the last HVGS Golf Day, 8 handicapper Jamie Smith returned to winning ways at Alicante Golf carding an excellent 35 points. Bernard Cox also returned to form to win the Silver section. Steve Lee, who was also missing last month, won the Bronze section with 31 points

In warm sunshine, thirty eight golfers arrived at Alicante Golf in San Juan around 8.30 am to be redirected from the clubhouse restaurant over the bridge to Simone’s Restaurant and Pizzeria in the plaza for coffee and tostadas. The clubhouse restaurant was unavailable but we were made very welcome at the alternative venue before and after the Competition.

A staggered start off the first and tenth tees had been arranged with five groups off each tee. Jan Hendriks and Vice Captain Ken Knight lead the way down the first hole some thirty five minutes after the first fourball had driven up the tenth. They were playing their Matchplay Knockout which saw Jan progress to the Quarter Finals. The Matchplay pairings are Dug Blair v Steve Lee, John Sercombe v Graham Palmer, Jan Hendriks v John Ainscough and Kevin Lawler v Bob Nash.

The Presentations took place under the parasols in the plaza after Captain Steve Munn had welcomed the guests Tony Stewart and Peter Taylor. The Captain commented on the general standard of golf across the society reflected in the many above average scorecards being returned including four golfers with a 2 on their card. He then congratulated all the prize winners, Alicante Golf on the fine condition of the course and thanked the members for their continuing support of HVGS events.

JAMIE SMITH IS BACK TO WINNING WAYS

HONDON VALLEY GOLF SOCIETY

HVGS WINNERS – FONT DEL LLOP – Tuesday 14th April 2015

MEMBERJamie SMITH

Martin TAYLOR

Bernard COX

Les GODDARD

Steve LEE

David FELLOWS

Richard BAILEY

Dug BLAIR

John AINSCOUGH

Peter TAYLOR

Richard BLIGH

Dave BRATLEY

Graham BLANK

Dug BLAIR

Steve MUNN

Peter TAYLOR

Albert BAGGALEY

Clive DALTON

CATEGORYGold Winner

Gold Runner Up

Silver Winner

Silver Runner Up

Bronze Winner

Bronze Runner Up

Nearest the Pin

Nearest the Pin

Nearest the Pin

Nearest the Pin

Nearest the Pin

Nearest the Pin

Two on the card

Two on the card

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H’CAP POINTS8 35

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20 30

20 27

27 31 C/B

22 31

Hole 3

Hole 6

Hole 8

Hole 12

Hole 15

Hole 17

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For information on how to join HVGS contact the Secretary, David Fellows, on 965978104 and 649552730 or email [email protected] . To

reserve your place on the list for the Society Golf Days contact the Captain, Steve Munn, on 634326853 or e-mail him at [email protected]

Tuesday 9th June - Alenda

Meet in the Clubhouse at 08.45 am1st and 10th

Mon 15th – Thu 18th June -

Hotel Costa Narejos - HVGS Golf Break

Tuesday 14th July - Bonalba

Meet in the Clubhouse at 08.45 am

Friday 17th July - El Romero, Barbarroja

Summer Bar-B-Que 7 for 7.30 pm

Tuesday 11th August - Font Del Llop

Meet in the Clubhouse at 08.45 am

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Campo golf meeting Alenda 23 April

As always the course was in good condition but things are changing at Alenda, they have put more bunkers in, plus the planting of over two hundred olive trees, which makes the course a little bit harder. If they continue with all the changes the course will be even better than Before, as you will see when you play there, The teeing areas are a hundred per cent better than before, plus you will find that the work over the winter on the fairways will make the ball sit up like never before. The meeting in April was well attended and of course I ordered the sun, and we all had a great day with some good scores, and indeed some new members.

Winners at Alenda on the 23 April

Winner in gold R Baily with 36pRunner up in gold J Hendricks with 29p

Winner in silver K Mulder with 38pRunner up in silver M Zwolle with 29p

Best guest was K Ostle with 27pN/P on the 5th J Ten Wolde

N/P on the 13th J HendricksN/P on the 16th K Ostle

L/D J Hendricks

The next meeting is Alenda 26th June 1st tee time 9.04. The July meeting is back to La.Colinas 1st tee early 8.40.. Do not forget to get up for Colinas, and be there no later than 7.45 as we have to tee up right on time. Please ring me if you want to play, or that you are not playing. Brian mob 618 834 774

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GENERAL

For Sale, 1 large deep single mattress 10 euros,1 single base 1 large deep single mattress 20 euros 1 metal shelving unit comes apart 10 euros, Gran Alicant Tel 622 041 083

Aviary (metal) for sale. Octagonal 1.5m x 1.5m wide x 2.0m high. Price 100 euros. Phone Lillian 965 708 823. Email [email protected]. (Torrevieja, Nr. Centre).

EUROTOOL diesel generator HND7500CL-E. 7.5kVA, 6kW, 2 & 3 phase, 230V supply (2 sockets) 3000 rpm. Key ignition. Easily moved with trolley wheels. Owned from new with only 50 hours use. €950 ono. Tel 679 231 412 Ibi/Tibi area

Semi acoustic guitar bag+amp 120 euros Contact 662 036 231 Castalla International.

Electric oven slot in, hardly used 30 euros Torrevieja 634 316 584

Samsung Tablet,( Tab2 10.1), white, perfect condition 95€, Also, Italian white plastic garden table, r e c t a n g u l a r, 2 0 0 x 9 4 c m s ,

strong,€20, also Outdoor Paella / Barbecue kit, large double gas ring paella pan & lid,plancha, 25€ the lot, (San Fulgencio) 690 772 178

Number plate lighting board for scooter/bike racks or trailers with 7-pin towbar plug. Includes triangular reflectors. €15. Tibi or Campello. Call 679 231 412

Extend your pool use! Heat retaining cover with leading edge straps and roller for 8 X 4 Mtr. pool. 300 euros. (less than half price) 966 192 151 Hondon area.

Howard Rotovator for sale, 5.5 hp power driven tractor wheels with forward and reverse gears. Very powerful machine very good condition. Bargain 160 euros 630 587 932 Albatera.

For Sale,York Fitness Heritage T101 Treadmill/Rolling Road.5 different Training Programmes. Treadmill folds vertical for easy storage, Excellent piece of kit in very good condition Cost £380. For sale at €150. Also 2 John Lewis Patio/Poolside floor standing canvas hammocks, slung in alloy frames. Break right down for easy storage,

Cost £80 each Sale at €60.00 the pair. Ring 966 187 743 Benijófar.

Unused folding single bed with mattress and dust cover (Z-bed type) 50 EUROS no offers. Also Babies folding travel cot, used twice 18 euros. No offers. 07974 567 927 or e-mail [email protected] Formentera del Segura

Honda generator Petrol 1.5 kVA 240v/110v very good condition complete with electronic ignition. Price 110 euros Tel 630 587 932 Albatera.

Gents full suspension multiple gears Mountain Bike virtually unused 75 Euros. 966 192 151 Hondon area.

DVD / CD Cabinet with hinged glass doors, 103cm high x 54cm wide x 21cm deep holds 128dvds / 240cds. €30. Wall Mirror. Bevel edged glass wall mirror in a mahogany frame 99cm wide x 69cm high. €30. Radiators. 3 X oil filled electric mobile radiators, 2500 watt, 2000 watt and 500 watt. €40. Tel 966 713 297.

Circular outdoor table with glass top on wrought iron frame. Measurements: 104cm

diameter x 75cm high. In very good condition. 50 Euros. TV Unit with two drawers and two shelves in dark oak wood, Measurements: 52cm high, 116cm long and 42cm deep. In perfect condition. 80 Euros. Coffee table with glass top on wrought iron frame. Measurements 120cm x 60cm x 47cm high. In very good condition. 40Euros. Aspe area Tel: 651 57 294

SERVICES

Qualified carer available for personal one to one care Tel Barbara 675 874 665

Classifieds EMAIL your small ads [email protected] or TEXT your FREE

small ads up to €1.000 to 680 976 823

Sell it Fast Sell it For FREE! From July you can place your unwanted items in our Classifieds section FREE of charge up to the value of 1.000 euros. Simply text your unwanted items too 680 976 823 or email them to [email protected] remember, no more than 25 words per item and no more than 3 items per household, and please always include what area you live in, we do not take FREE classifieds over the phone. Last day for Free ads is the 18th of the month. When sending through your items by email, please only send in normal size text.

If you have an item for sale over 1.000 euros or if you have a commercial advert and would like them listed in the Classifieds section of the magazine, then call 606 891 644. Closing date for Classifieds in the magazine is the 19th of the month.

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From July you can advertise your unwanted items FOC up to the value of 1.000 euros

CASH CASH

CASHINSTANT CASH WAITING

Cars Vans M/Bikes Quads etc.

MOTOR VEHICLES SCRAPPED ALL LEGAL PAPERWORK

ISSUEDCOLLECTION SERVICE

Tel Phil (Fortuna)607 848 332

VEHICLES

2nd hand cars bought and sold Tel 691 260 502

WANTED

1 Ladies Bike and 1 Gents bike. Please telephone 663 564 364 Castalla

Wanted chest or stand up freezer also multi gym Tel 688 805 958

ANY GENDER – ANY AGE by Alegria Singers Fortuna A VOLUNTARY, COMPETENT PIANIST primarily to accompany the group at their performances, but if they are able to assist at rehearsals this would be a bonus.We are a FUN group of singers who sing for pleasure AND TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY – in 2014 we raised €1954. Our repertoire is varied – from light classical, to gospel, rock, jazz, blues, show songs and of course at Christmas, carols both traditional and new. (Check out our website www.alegriasingerstfortuna.com).If you are able to help or need more information, please contact Anna : 634 481 057

/ 968 696 003 or email [email protected]

CLUBS/MEETINGS

MANIPURA YOGA CASTALLA - Classes in Yoga and Pilates Wednesday and Friday Mornings 10.00am - Tai-Chi Thursdays at 10.00am and Classes in Kundalini Yoga Monday and Wednesday Evenings at 19.30 .All Classes in English and Spanish. We are situated in the Castalla countryside, for more information and location Tel 607 754 009 [email protected]

BADMINT0N AT PILAR DE LA HORADADA Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs. 10-1pm. For information ring John McGilvray on 966 786 774 or Mobiles 634 658 506/695 871 707 or e [email protected]

A group of us meet every Thursday at the Sunset Cafe on the n332 in Cabo Roig for ride-outs. We are multi-national, and all makes of motorcycle are welcome. for more info contact Rob on [email protected]

EVENTS

PARTY YOURSELF INTO SHAPE THIS SUMMER!! Ditch the Workout, Join the Party!! Zumba Fitness Classes with Licensed Zumba Instructor in Pinoso, Fortuna, the Hondons. For details contact Donna 966 195 876 / 699 408 773 www.zumbaiberia.com

MOVE AT YOUR OWN PACE - ZUMBA GOLD Mon/Wed 09.30 Castalla Internacional. PARTY YOURSELF INTO SHAPE - ZUMBA FITNESS Tue/Thu 09.15 Villena with licenced instructor JUDITH 603 438 384

NEED HELP TO LOSE WEIGHT THIS SPRING? Weight Management Classes with Judith. Castalla Internacional

Mondays 10.45 Call 603 438 384

CHARITIES

The Samaritans cover the whole of Spain and operate 24/7. We also have a drop off centre and charity shop at Punta Prima off N332 24 hour Helpline 902 88 35 35 or email [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT

Wanted: Heating Engineer/Plumber must be able to work unassisted, have own transport, although not always essential, must be willing to work away onsite occasionally. Needs to be localy based, Monóvar/Sax/Novelda or surrounding area. Please send an email to us at [email protected] with any references and then we will be in contact.

PROPERTY RENTALS

For long term rent, 3 bed fully furnished period property, recently refurbished, small fenced garden, more land available, quiet country location, short distance from village La Font de la Figuera, 250 euros per month, INCLUDING water, electric and council tax. 963 146 701, workshop/ garage/store available.

House to rent, center of Salinas, 3 beds, furnished, small outside space, short term or long term, 200 euros per month ex bills. Tel 0044

1924 865 668 or 0044 7583 100 143 email [email protected]

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April was a very busy time for the Pinoso Branch of the Royal British Legion. Special thanks to Margaret & Norman Spence who organised a St. Georges Day lunch which raised €542. As a show of appreciation for all their hard work, they were presented with gifts at the branch meeting.

A quilt made out donated Ties and handmade by Margaret also made €320 shared between the Poppy Appeal and Pinoso FIFO. The quilt was presented to the happy winner at the branch meeting.

In April, Steve Woodward became the 60th Member to join the branch. The Pinoso branch of the Royal British Legion in Spain has a full programme of social events throughout the year. Please remember, you do not have to be an ex Member of the Armed Forces to join. Meet people, make new friends and raise money to help the armed forces of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

N.B. Monthly meetings held on the last Tuesday of each month at Meson Tonet restaurant in Pinoso. For more details, please contact: Branch Secretary Email: [email protected] Tel. 617792421

Visit our new website at http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/pinoso

The Royal British Legion in Spain, Pinoso Branch,

On their new ground, Pinatar Pirates batted first and and steadily moved the score along to 70 before the first wicket fell. Akash scoring 36 before falling to Chris Darwen bowling his first over in his first game for Torrevieja. Wickets fell regularly after that until Graham Oliphant came to the wicket with Adeel Safda. They added a further 58 runs with Graham finishing on 34 not out. Adeel scored 36 and Kevin Buckley 35 enabling Pinatar to reach 186 off their 40 overs. Pick of Torrevieja’s bowlers were Ciaran Guichard with 3 for 36 and Chris Darwen with 4 for 27 .

Torrevieja started off quickly with Ciaran Guichard and Kieren Wood scoring freely they soon reached 50 before Ciaran was dismissed to a controversial decision. Kieren Wood continued to score and reached 40 before being caught trying to push the score along. With Pawitta Singh contributing 28 and a captains innings of 23 Jay Patel and Michael Wareing kept the last wicket intact to earn a draw .

Torrevieja’s next home match is on Saturday 6th June at the Torrevieja Sports centre at the athletics track.

Anyone wishing to join Torrevieja CC in any capacity (including sponsor) will be warmly accepted. Contact 605 319 889 for further info.

PINATAR PIRATES 186 for 7 TORREVIEJA CC 138 for 9

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Sax - Ref: ff0714

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Guest accommodationFabulous kitchen/diner

Huge reduction - now 175,000 euros

Pinoso - Ref: ff0763

Large family villa4 beds, 2 bathsCentral heating

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Price 180,000 euros

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2 minute walk to townGreat business opportunity

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Menage & corralsPool & stunning views

Only 169,995 euros

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Large kitchen/dinerOutbuildings & pool

Only 170,000 euros

Sax - ref: ff0784

Apartado de Correos 3, 03630. Sax. Alicante

Renovated town house3 beds, 2 baths

New kitchen, bathroom etc.Short walk to town

Bargain - only 40,000 euros

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Bargain villa4 beds, 3 bathsCentral heating

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Only 124,995 euros

Spacious villa close to town5 beds, 2 baths

Pool & tennis courtBig kitchen /diner

Price 255,000 euros

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Bespoke pool & dining areaCentral heating

Price: 350,000 euros

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Beautifully presented villa4 beds, 2 bathsSwimming poolGorgeous viewsReduced - now 169,950 euros

REF 893: URB LA MARINA

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3 bed 2 bath detached villa, with use of a community swimming pool. Glazed terrace, separate modern kitchen with ample work space. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are on the ground floor, master bedroom with dressing area and en suite are on th 1st floor. Solarium has a constructed gazebo. A very well maintained garden, with an array of trees and shrubs, comm. Pool.


2 bed, 2 bath, Semi detached property with use of community swimming pool. Open plan lounge diner, American kitchen, glazed porch. Bathroom 1. Internal stairs 2 beds, bath 2, separate terrace with access to solarium with fabulous views. Off road parking.

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Lovely 2 bed 1 bath mid terrace property, fully reformed, south facing, open plan lounge diner kitchen. Internal stairs, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Solarium, with far reaching views over La Marina. Nothing to do, just move in!

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REF 898: URB LA MARINAVery attractive end of terrace townhouse, 2 beds 2 baths, community swimming pool. Ground floor has American style kitchen, cloakroom (W.C and hand basin) lounge diner with glazed door onto a terrace. Internal stairs to first floor master bedroom and sep terrace. A solarium, great views over La Marina, bedroom 2 and bathroom with W.C Bidet and hand basin in vanity unit and full bath. Stairs down from ground floor to garage, with small kitchen, storage and bathroom 2.

98,000€179,950€

REF 866: EL RASO GUARDAMAR

Beautiful 3 bed 3 bath detached villa, on two floors. Lounge diner with log burner, separate kitchen fitted with modern units, bathroom 1 master bed has en suite. Stairs to 2nd floor, two beds, and bathroom 3. Off road parking, a beautiful well maintained garden, wood constructed outside lounge, for those warmer evenings, community swimming pool. Excellent condition throughout.

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PROPERTY OF THE MONTH.REF 832: Urb La Marina

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