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How to save Summer Money with your Computer! Summer is an expensive time of year. Friends and family come over, and of course, they all want to see everything, do everything, and without fail, its peak season, peak prices. There are, of course, a few tricks for those willing to do a little extra research. Flights First of all, flights are expensive. There are though, a few tricks. Booking early is always a good option, but so is booking late (if you are flexible). Booking to avoid the crowds is definitely a great way to save money, with Tuesday afternoon being the day that airlines generally release the best deals for the weekends flights. Flying Saturday can be a good saver, as often people want to travel FOR a weekend, rather than ON the weekend (Friday and Sunday/Monday flights are the most expensive). The cheapest days to fly are nearly always Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. If you can fly on these days, you can save 2/3rds of the flight costs. Of course, trying a different airport can also help, even if you factor in a train journey to a smaller airport. Lastly, don’t just go to an airlines website. Certain comparison websites can be great (try skyscanner.net for example).
Activities Fancy a day at the safari, theme park or other pay to enter activity? Gets a bit pricy for a day out with the screaming grandchildren! Do you use Facebook? Try “liking” the page of the activity you want to do. Sometimes they will put out cheap entry offers, or have specials only available to Facebook users. Don’t stop there either. See if the company has a website. Often they will have mailing lists, where you will also get special deals and offers sent directly to your inbox. This is one time you DO want to make sure you sign up and click on the “send me promotional information” box! The websites can also offer early bird discounts (for example, I have just checked Terra Mitica online, and found if I book now, I can save €10 per ticket by booking now). Also, if you have different groups coming over, see about an annual season ticket. Some offer special family offers, and you can bring different people with you. Also check out Google. There are plenty of offers available if you search for “discount tickets for (name of attraction)”. Be aware of some scams though, and check to see that the company is legit.
Car Hire Look at the car hire companies. Is the airport the cheapest option in the peak of summer? There are plenty of companies that offer “brokerage” of car hire. One word of caution here, many of these companies do not recognise or accept your own Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) insurance, so it’s worth checking first, otherwise you may end up paying twice, or having a lengthy fight in the event of damage. It’s also worth checking small car hire firms away from the airport locations. These tend to be family run businesses, and can be much cheaper. These DO need booking early though, as they tend to have a more limited number of vehicles, and they tend to be older. Also, check on the insurance agreements on these, as some will have no CDW option. Hotels As with the other options, use a comparison website to check out the prices, but also don’t worry about contacting the hotel direct, or see if they have their own website/loyalty scheme/Facebook page. Often these can be cheaper. A little research can save a lot of money. Above all though, enjoy the summer. Until next month.
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You’ve probably got over it by now, but I’m still reeling from the shock. The disgrace. The insult to civilised values. No, not Leicester City’s sacking of their manager, Claudio Ranieri, the man who led them to their only league title in a hundred years. It’s far worse than that. You’ve remembered now? Yes, the exclusion of TIM from Donald Trump’s press conference! The horror. The high-handedness. It’s one thing excluding the New York Times, The Guardian and the BBC, but TIM! When did you ever read fake news in TIM? (OK, answers on a postcard. The prize is a free copy of next month’s edition. In the event of no one’s being able to find an example, free copies of TIM will be available as consolation prizes. PS that excludes you, Donald since, as is well known, the ability to read is a prerequisite of TIM appreciation)
that one. (And no this isn’t a competition either, put that postcard away)
would any country want to wipe out an important element of its economy.
High-handed behaviour, although frequently catching the headlines these days, is far from new. We just never learn from the consequences. ‘Don’t pick the apple, Adam? Where’s your problem?’ Or, for younger readers, there’s Charles the First, who told Parliament to get a life. They did: his. A lighter-hearted example concerns W G Grace, regarded in the late 1800s by many, especially himself, as the world’s greatest cricketer - those were the days when, apart from Australia, no one else played. If only they’d return… On one occasion, having been bowled, since the ball had dislodged one bail (note to Donald if you’re reading this, don’t even try to understand – a bail isn’t a bugging device - but ‘bowled’ is the same as not being re-elected.
However, before you weep tears of gratitude, I have to do what this column is renowned for: disappoint you, since our Trump-feared investigative reporting has hit on the real reason behind this apparent generosity. It’s naked, practical, self-interest. No, not because trying to ship a few million people down to the south coast would cause terminal paralysis on Southern Rail (Too late for that). But because, thanks to the poll tax and electoral registration system changes having removed several millions of our own citizens from official records, we don’t even know where all the British are. Finding and registering EU citizens could be mission impossible.
Before you start emailing messages of consolation, I’ll be fine after a wee dram from Scotl... Oh My God, that’s where his mother came from. The shakes have doubled. Quick. Pass me the Mexican brandy. I should be safe with that. And while on the subject, I’d like to take issue with the person who wrote to say that this action of Trumpton does at least show he has some taste. While I admit that I’ve often wanted to shut the door myself on our chief correspondent (name on application), it was pure cowardice not to face the searching question our man had lined up. No, not the one about how much did he pay the Russians to fix the election but ‘Who scored the winning goal in the 1976 FA Cup Final?’ There’d be no alternative reality with
I’ll explain the googly in the next issue) WG calmly picked up the fallen bail, replaced it and said to the umpire. “Very windy today”. “Yes,” agreed the umpire, “But I’m not. You’re out.” (Get that, Donny? Sacked. No Russian intervention in those days) Of course, the current behaviour of the UK Government towards EU citizens couldn’t be further from high-handedness. In fact it’s about as low as one can get. But you need to understand that they’re doing it for YOU (It says in this press release) What would happen if the UK declared that all EU citizens at present in the country could stay and Spain then decided to kick out all expats? Well, pigs would be seen flying over Alicante, obviously, since only in Brexitland
There’s one further potential consequence for our high-handedness towards Europe. As we scramble for trade deals with the rest of the world, those countries will want something back, won’t they? Like… free movement for their people. So, we’re worried that ten per cent of Bulgarians want to come to the UK? True. But what’s ten per cent of the population of India? Er, oops… Excluding TIM isn’t the most self-defeating example of highhandedness!
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Some legal tips about the Spanish Tax system Who is supposed to lodge an income tax return in Spain? If you are resident in Spain for 183 days or more, you are considered a Spanish Tax resident. As such, you are required to submit an annual Spanish resident tax return know as a “Declaración de la Renta. Some people however have more complex personal situations and they spend their time between a few countries or / and have property or business interests in other countries. In these cases there are International Double Taxation Treaties stating where the person subject to the tax should declare their income for tax purposes.
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TIM Magazine The following week we have a four day event in Playa del Torres, Villajoyosa from Thurday 13th through to Sunday, Sureste Bike Week. A whole host of things going on try the link at http://www.tumotoweb. com/evento/sureste-bike-week-2017/ The Ride for Life or Ruta Para La Vida starts in Recinto Ferial La Fica Murcia (city) on Sunday 23rd. Registration is from 8 a.m. (yeah right, in Spain ho ho ho) and there will be a ride to Lo Pagan a nice little seaside town. This looks like a goodie.
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A very happy April to t you my biki biking b buddies ddi or mis i amigos moteros if you prefer. There is a wealth of things to do this month if you’re willing to travel starting on Sunday 2nd with a choice of 3: In Dolores with their first Classic cars and bikes rally from El Cuartel bar. Registration is from 9 a.m. and 10€ will get you food, drink and a 15 km. route. There’s also a T shirt for the first 200; In Balsapintada, Murcia we have another first
Finishing off the month back in Alicante, in Elda to be precise, on 30th we have their annual almuerzo
Not far away in Beniajan we have a charity almuerzo
Moving on to the 9th in Fuente Alamo, Murcia we have Bungalow’s 5th concentracíon motera
World Superbikes is under way with Jonathan Rea putting the doubters in their place. Four wins out of four is a helluva start. Poor old Chaz Davies has been riding the wheels off that Ducati, so much so he’s dropped it once, but those boys at KRT have done the biz with Rea’s team mate Tom Sykes in 3rd behind Chaz and Alex Lowes making it an all Brit top four! Early days obviously and off to Aragón in early April. MotoGP will have started by the time you read this and I am bursting with excitement. 9 different winners last year and Maverick Viñales top of all the tests on his Yamaha. Who’d have thought it? Under floodlights in Qatar of course and anything can happen and probably will. Lorenzo is coming to terms with his new Ducati and you’d be mad to write off Marquez or Rossi. I reckon it will be an enthralling season. Keep the feedback coming and have a great month. Remember if you have any comments or want to advertise your club, group or an event, I can be contacted via email at timbikers@gmail.com or on Facebook at Tim Bikers where you will also find details of events where I have got less notice. Spanish word of the month – cuartel, as in the restaurant in the 2nd paragraph, is a Guardia Civil office. No stations for them or their colleagues in the Policía Nacional who have a commissariat! The policía local work from a variety of buildings, including the local ayuntamiento.
Stay safe moteros and all the Biking Best, Jack
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Sterling v Euro
Think we’re in for a Bumpy ride!
update - Bored now! So after clearing final hurdles, we are finally due to see Article 50 triggered on 29th March. This will start a two-year process for UK to negotiate its future relationship with the EU. The European Council will then present the draft Brexit ‘Divorce’ guidelines within 48 hours, the contents of which are likely to have more of an impact on the GBP/EUR. However, the real exit negotiations may not start until June and the EU has signalled negotiations will not be easy! With a risk of the UK walking away from the EU with no deal and the prospect of Northern Ireland and Scotland possibly breaking away from the Union. However, Sterling refuses to react to ‘bad news’, with strong signs & murmurings that GBP will continue to strengthen. There has been a steady daily upward trend since mid-March boosted by the UK inflation figures coming in above the expected 2%, its strongest level in nearly three-and-a-half years. Analysts at Morgan Stanley are of the view that the conditions for a Sterling recovery are now in place stating ‘it’s time to back the Pound as the worst has finally come to pass.’ Claiming that Brexit worries have pretty much been priced in and there are some positive factors emerging. They are even targeting a move to 1.25. While Morgan Stanley are positive about Sterling’s prospects, there are those who remain negative, such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Who have told clients they believe the BoE will need to cut interest rates again. Another rate cut at the Bank would likely trigger a significant drop in GBP. This came in the same week that the BoE’s March policy was released showing signs that the Bank might, in fact, soon start leaning towards an interest rate rise as opposed to a cut. Although to increase rates whilst growth remains subdued could harm the economy by increasing borrowing costs and detracting from investment. Personally, I remain in the positive camp and stick with my inverted ‘Head and (lumpy) Shoulders reversal formation’ on the daily chart. Interestingly Morgan Stanley analysts are now also referring to this! It has failed twice to break the key zone below 1.14, with the second hump of the shoulder forming nicely here. There is still a little way before it reaches the 1.20 neckline area but certainly looks like there’s a fighting chance!
Below is the Head & Shoulder section of the chart inverted so it’s easier to see (hopefully) showing the key areas.
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Let’s face it, insurance in Spain has a bad name. Some Spanish insurers abuse their position of responsibility with a poor track record in Claims Handling and appalling history of Customer Care. Some even use an outdated and unfair Law to ensure the client cannot cancel an insurance policy at any given time. That’s why Key Insurance in Spain was created. To provide a new approach to arranging your Insurance in Spain. Key Insurance Solutions Spain are a team of dedicated insurance consultants and associates with the expert knowledge of helping to provide the best Expat insurance products and services to suit the needs of the client, here in Spain. We have a strong reputation for not compromising on customer care and for transparency. Ensuring the client has a clear choice and the opportunity of knowing, in advance, the type of insurance policy that is being purchased.
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COSTA BLANCA SCOOTERISTS (CBS)
We are a growing group! Our numbers are steadily increasing every month as new old lads who love scooters and riding them get in contact and join us. CBS have well over 100 members now in total, though generally about ten of us generally turn up every week. We meet in the little square by the church in the centre of San Miguel most Sunday mornings, sometimes Saturdays and sometimes in the week. After a coffee and a chat we go for a ride out together somewhere local, not too far afield. On most first Saturdays of the month we visit the Classic Car Exhibition in nearby Montesinos for a while then away to somewhere else: in total we are usually out for a few hours, with two or three refreshing stops, then home. Some of us are even old ‘Mods’ from the sixties, and most of our number, including those slightly younger ones dress and adorn our scooters accordingly in keeping with those halcyon days fifty years ago. We also attend Spanish scooter meetings in the area, in places like Alicante, Cartagena and Murcia. On the first day of April we will be in Alicante to join a large number of the ‘Alicante Scooter Crew’, last year this was a big rally and ride out in wind, rain and sun - all in all it was a great day and this year eagerly looked forward to. The Spanish love their classic scooters as much as we do, all models and colours are on show, including sidecars! Age and sex – sorry, I mean gender – are no barriers, btw... Traditionally, of course, we scooterists ride Vespas and Lambrettas. Piaggio, who make
Vespas have never stopped producing them since the period immediately after the Second World War, where having been forbidden to make aircraft and armaments the enterprising company provided cheap means of transport for the masses in the fifties and sixties. Similarly Innocenti, who made Lambrettas did finally stop producing into the seventies: this was because two-wheeled usage died away as car ownership took off in a big way. But those classic scooters are much sought-after today, particularly in the UK and command prices well into several thousands. Classic Vespas do too, but due to availability and continued production tend to be cheaper. Indeed India and Vietnam took over production and continue to produce parts for such older models, supplying European scooterists with their every need. Although popularity of scooters did die away in the early seventies as above, a major revival began again in 1979. The reason for this can be summed up in one word: Quadrophenia. This iconic film about a young Mod from London in the Swinging Sixties caught the imagination of many young men – and some young women – who were hardly born in the sixties - and scootering took off again in a big way, and has continued to the present day. Today there are scooter clubs everywhere: in Great Britain, all major European countries, the USA, the Far East, Australia and New Zealand, hence our little club here on the Costa Blanca.
In recent years a British company called Scomadi have manufactured a new type of scooter, again constructed from parts from the Far East, China in particular. It is constructed from fibre glass, and the performance is impressive. The Scomadi differs from convential scooters by being ‘twist and go’. i.e. no gears or clutch, the scooter is fully automatic with no foot brake; the back brake is bicycle-style on the left handlebar. To look at, the Scomadi resembles a Lambretta, not a Vespa and the untrained eye would find it difficult to tell the difference from a small distance. There are also other modern variations like the ‘LML’, a Vespa lookalike manufactured in India in similar modern materials. We have a number of Scomadis and their riders in our midst, and the banter is always as lively as the traditional type between Vespacians and Lambrettists (my words). So if you are like-minded and want to see what we are about, why not come along on a Sunday morning and say hello. We usually know where scooters of various types and ages are available, should you need help in buying one. Above all, our group is friendly and we always have a laugh together. Our weekly details and activities are on Facebook under Costa Blanca Scooterists, you can e mail me on mcgregorjaw@hotmail.co.uk if you would like to join. So in Northern Soul vernacular KEEP THE FAITH! John McGregor
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effective as 1 hour of exercise Authority Nutrition Red Red Wine!!! The health benefits of red wine have been debated for some time. Many believe that a glass each day is a valuable part of a healthy diet, while others think wine is somewhat overrated. Studies have repeatedly shown that moderate red wine consumption seems to lower the risk of several diseases, including heart disease. However, there is a fine line between moderate and excessive intake. This article takes a detailed look at red wine and its health effects. Red wine is made by fermenting dark-coloured, whole grapes. It is high in antioxidants, and drinking moderate amounts has been shown to be good for health. The French have low rates of heart disease, despite consuming a lot of saturated fat and cholesterol. Some experts believed that red wine was the dietary agent protecting the French population from the harmful effects of these nutrients. However, new studies have shown that dietary cholesterol and saturated fat do not cause heart disease when consumed in reasonable amounts. The true reason behind the good health of the French is probably the fact that they eat whole foods and live overall healthier lifestyles. Red wine contains powerful plant compounds and antioxidants Grapes are rich in many antioxidants. These include resveratrol, catechin, epicatechin and proanthocyanidins . These antioxidants, especially resveratrol and proanthocyanidins, are believed to be responsible for the health benefits of red wine. Proanthocyanidins may reduce oxidative damage in the body. They may also help prevent heart disease and cancer, but research to prove this is still ongoing. Resveratrol is found in grape skin. It is produced in some plants, as a response to damage or injury. this antioxidant has been linked with many health benefits, including fighting inflammation and blood clotting, as well as reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer. Resveratrol can also make test animals live longer Resveratrol = Exercise? A 2012 preliminary study done on rats suggested that resveratrol can provide the same benefits for heart function and muscle strength as exercise. Researchers say, “some of the benefits of regular exercise can also be mimicked by the naturally occurring polyphenol, resveratrol.” However, the resveratrol content of red wine is rather low. You would have to consume several bottles per day to reach the amount used in the animal studies. This is not recommended, for obvious reasons If you’re drinking wine just for the resveratrol content, then getting it from a supplement may be a better idea. Bottom Line: The powerful plant compounds in red wine have been linked with many health benefits, including reduced inflammation, lower risk of heart disease and cancer, and extended lifespan. Red Wine May Lower the Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke and Early Death Small amounts of red wine are linked to more health benefits than any other alcoholic beverage. There seems to be a J-shaped curve that explains the relationship between wine intake and the risk of heart disease.
People who drink approximately 150 ml (5 oz) of red wine a day seem to be at about a 32% lower risk than non-drinkers. However, higher intake increases the risk of heart disease dramatically. Drinking small amounts of red wine may reduce the risk of heart disease by helping to retain the “good” HDL cholesterol in the blood. Oxidative damage and the oxidation of the “bad” LDL cholesterol may also be reduced by up to 50% . Some studies indicate that populations already at a high risk of heart disease, like the elderly, may benefit even more from moderate wine consumption. Furthermore, drinking 1–3 glasses of red wine per day, 3–4 days of the week, may reduce the risk of stroke in middle-aged men One study also showed that consuming 2–3 glasses of dealcoholized red wine per day may lower blood pressure .Many studies have shown that moderate wine drinkers are at a lower risk of death from heart disease, compared to non-drinkers or beer and spirit drinkers. , . Bottom Line: Drinking 1–2 glasses of red wine each day may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. However, high amounts may and more than likely increase the risk.
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The Pinoso Branch of the Royal British Legion in Spain NEWS RELEASE
N.B. Monthly Meetings held the last Tuesday of the Month 19:30 at Meson Tonet restaurant in Pinoso. For more details, please contact: Email: robinson. sandra60@gmail.com : (0034) 693790843
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The Pinoso branch of the Royal British Legion in Spain has a full programme of social events throughout the year. The next monthly quiz takes place on Wednesday 5th April at T de Tapas and our monthly popular Menu Del Dia gives you the opportunity to meet old friends and make new friends together with trying many local restaurants. See our website (details below) for future events. On Saturday 4th March, 185 people attended the 2nd RBL Pinoso Spring Ball and raised €2,029.70 Special thanks to the El Timon Restaurant and to all who sponsored the prizes for the raffle on the night. These included the Hotel Deloix Benidorm, Hotel and Spa Costa Narejos Los Alcazares, La Romana hotel and Spa, Benidorm Palace, El Timon Testaurant and RBL Members Sandra & Gordon Robinson, Janice Rawlings, Paul & Chris Wilson, Roger Singleton, John & Jackie Sercombe, Ailsa & Don Collie, Margaret Hindmarsh. Special recognition to the event organisers Janice Rawlings, Roger Singleton, Donna Kilgallon, Sandra & Gordon Robinson who all worked tirelessly to make this a wonderful evening. During part of the evening Janice Alias “The Pinoso BUNNY GIRL” had photos taken with revellers for a small donation. 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.
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Spanish Cooking Can Be Easy Salmon in Green Sauce Recipe - Salmon en Salsa Verde Green sauce, or salsa verde is a typical Spanish sauce and is usually served with fish. It owes its name and green color to the parsley that is the main ingredient, along with garlic, olive oil and white wine. Some green sauces contain green peas, asparagus, or green peppers as this recipe does. This dish originates in the region of Navarra, in Northern Spain.
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Peel and finely chop the onion. Rinse the green peppers and remove the stems, seeds and veins. Finely chop parsley. Peel the garlic, but leave whole. Rinse and pat dry the salmon steaks. Place them in a glass baking dish, squeeze lemon juice over them and sprinkle with salt. Set aside to marinate in the juice for about 10 minutes. While the salmon is marinating, pour 2-3 tablespoons olive oil into a medium-size frying pan and heat on medium-low heat. Sauté the peppers and onions, stirring often until soft. Pour in the white wine and fish stock. Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped parsley. Using a stick blender, blend the vegetables and liquid into a smooth sauce. Remove from heat. While the salmon is marinating, pour 2-3 tablespoons olive oil into a medium-size frying pan and heat on medium-low heat. Sauté the peppers and onions, stirring often until soft. Pour in the white wine and fish stock. Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped parsley. Using a stick blender, blend the vegetables and liquid into a smooth sauce. Remove from heat. Ladle green sauce onto plates and place salmon steak on top. Serve each steak with a clove of garlic and garnish with a lemon wedge and parsley sprig if desired. Serve with rice or fried potatoes.
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Franco rules In 1936 a group of Army officers organised a coup against the elected Spanish Republican Government and started the Spanish Civil War. Three years later the rebels, the Nationalists, won and Francisco Franco emerged as their leader. As the guns went silent Spain was in social and economic ruin. It fell to Franco and his allies, many of whom were members of the Falange, an extreme right wing, fascist, social and political movement, to rebuild it. The onset of the Second World War just months after the Civil War ended added to the complication of rebuilding the shattered country.
with Spain; the country was left isolated. This economic sending to Coventry meant that the Spanish economy stagnated as the country tried to survive solely on its own resources.
At the end of the Second World War no European power wanted anything to do
As Cold War tensions increased the United States recognised the strategic importance of controlling the way in and out of the Mediterranean. In return for building military bases in the South of Spain the US agreed a deal worth around for $200,000,000 in economic and military aid to Franco. This was an enormous boost to the impoverished Spanish economy. Embassies re-opened and ambassadors returned as country after country followed the US lead and re-established diplomatic and economic links with Spain. Despite the American money Spain was still in dire financial straits way behind its European neighbours in everything from infant mortality to income. Inflation soared, shortages were common and food was rationed right through to 1952. In the face of such a miserable existence economic migration was commonplace and the black market flourished setting a pattern for corruption, backhanders and cronyism which still echo in today’s Spain
Franco and Eisenhower
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The Civil War was over but Franco exercised political and economic repression against anyone who had been on the losing side or who came from social or religious groups that he mistrusted. By 1941 half a million people had fled Spain to escape possible reprisals. Another 380,000 were detained in concentration camps. Summary executions were common and around 35,000 people were killed in peacetime as Franco tried to ensure that there could be no organised opposition to his government.
Spain was a country mired in the past. Whilst the rest of Europe installed fridges and washing machines Spanish women made do with larders and communal washhouses. Nobody, except the very rich or the very well connected had cars. Then in the 1960s things began to change as the Francoist Government started to market Spain as tourist destination. French, German, British and Swedish tourists flooded onto sun soaked Spanish beaches and brought their money with them. The change was patchy and unequal, Swedish tourists in Benidorm made little impact on the peasant farmers of Palencia but change was in the air. This was the time when the first SEAT 600s appeared on the roads and gas cookers replaced wood burning stoves. Social and political freedoms did not accompany this economic development. Franco’s repression continued. People who spoke out against the government were arrested. Torture was still commonplace. Public meetings were prohibited but, despite strict control of the media, Spain was no longer completely isolated and social change in other countries influenced what happened inside Spain.
Franco and Mussolini
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Franco and Hitler
Above, Wood Cooker - Below, Advert for 600
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Women were systematically discriminated against during the dictatorship. Women could not work without permission from their husband or father. Women who married had, by law, to leave their jobs. Women were not allowed to work in public companies or public administration. This often meant that women looking for work had to
take any job no matter how terrible the conditions or how low the pay In the last period of Franco’s life, between 1969 and 1975, repression tightened in the face of growing opposition from many sections of society. There were protests in the street, there were strikes and all sorts of political and social mobilisations. The chal-
lenges to government were so widespread that the authorities found it impossible to punish, or even control, everyone. When Franco died in 1975 nobody was quite sure what was coming next but, forty plus years later, you know how it all turned out. By Chris Thompson
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Can’t beat a good Figure Words by Rob Innis
‘There are three types of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics.’ Benjamin Disraeli This month an interesting look at some statistics detailing our province of Alicante. Apologies if you live in another province but hey read on and learn something about your neighbours. Alicante covers 5,816 km 2 (say 2,246 square miles) making it number 41 (out of 52) of Spain’s provinces. However, if you don’t like queues - bad news, because it is the 4th most populated. The highest point is 1,558 mts with 628 sq mls allocated to farming and 825 sq mls to ‘torreno forestal.’ You can drive up and down (and across but be careful of those going up and down) 2,704 kms of carreteras (or 1,680 miles). But you will have to share with 915,841 other Alicante registered cars and of course the other crazy foreign rental car drivers and the equally crazy Madrilleño visitors! (Very few roundabouts in Madrid so be especially careful of confused Madrid drivers) There were 144,278 traffic offences committed in 2015 with our province (have you got the full 15 points on your Spanish driving licence?) The 141 municipalities accommodate 1,836,459 people and thousands more not on the padron (including you?). This is actually down by around 10% on 2015 so the good news is shorter queues. Of this total 342,686 are foreigners and 350,193 are older than 65 years. How many foreigners are over 65? Sorry no idea. (But why are they always in the post office?). In 2016 there were 15,904 births of which 7,065 were to unmarried mothers (yes the Spanish stats system is very thorough at data collection) with 767 to mothers older than 40 years of age. Given the 44% of unmarried mothers hard to believe there were actually 6,144 marriages with 167 of the same sex. Most common names? - Antonio (30,818) Maria (28,051) Garcia (111,230). Those in work have 133,214 major companies and 31,718 small companies to choose from or join the 60,904 self employed ranks. In total 901,900 are in work and 164,200 are looking for work, unable to work or skiving off, and/or working on the black.
Alicante offers a choice of 1,274,327 homes and 472 hotels which had 4,038,773 visitors which looks a huge number compared to available hotels. But do your own maths and it is possible (I think) don’t forget to factor in 32 camp sites as well. By the way 209,024 homes are empty. I assume this figure is only for totally built, finished and registered property. Seems a huge figure mind you sales of Se Vende boards is good business. There are 728,270 fixed line telephones (mine is unplugged got fed up with cold calls, waiting for the Bish Bash solution) with 412,969 banda ancha aka ADSL or broadband lines. The average income in Alicante is 11,752 Euros but with the famous practise of under declaring on tax returns we can safely assume this figure is much higher in reality. Now my numeric keypad has overheated its maybe time to stop so I will leave you with wise words from Gregorio Izquierdo Llanes, President of Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE) ‘On this website the National Statistics Institute makes a great deal of statistical information freely available to all users of official Spanish statistics. There is no doubt that the Internet is the most important medium today despite the existence of other channels of communication with our users, both for its immediacy and its extraordinary content storage and transmission capability. Together with the statistical data provided on the economy, demographics and Spanish society on this website, there is also information of an institutional and methodological nature, as well as various activities and services that the INE provides to different user segments. We hope that the enthusiasm and effort we devote to developing and updating this website will be rewarded with intensive use thereof by Spanish society.’ I wonder if he is the sort of guy who likes watching paint dry (bit harsh Rob stats can be fun..but figures are more fun...)
For more (or less) http://www.ine.es
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CYCLOGICAL 2nd Marcha Cicloturistica Albudeite Rio-Mula Cycle Sportif.
On Sunday 5th March 2017, thirteen members of Team “Cyclogical” based in Ciudad Quesada travelled to Albudeite in Murcia to participate in the 2nd Marcha Cicloturistica, Albudeite Rio-Mula Sportif. The team left from “Cyclogicals” shop in Quesada at 6.00am and travelled in convoy along the AP7 heading for Murcia where they picked up the Almeria road following it for 20kms then heading up towards Mula where the tiny village of Albudeite sits tucked away at the bottom of a valley. When we arrived at 7 am it was like a ghost town and freezing cold in fact there was not a cloud in the sky but the sun had started to pop up and it looked like it was going to be a beautiful day. Registration started at 8am just outside the Ayuntamiento so we all proceeded to the nearest restaurant for coffee and tostadas which soon warmed us up. The guys were first in the queue to collect our registration and goody bag after which we returned to the cars to prepare our bikes, kit and to attached our race numbers. The car park had begun to fill up so it made sense to be their early . The race was well organised and started 15 mins late at 9.15am with a mass start following the pace car which was brilliant the group soon thinned out as many of us left the town and started climbing, however the pace car kept slowing down to make sure everyone was together as part of the Police requirements at some of these events . There were approx 200 riders participating and 2 of our guys were taking part in their first event Rob Ford and Steve Snook who were both a bit nervous at the start but soon settled in and found their own pace. The Route was well sign posted with plenty of helpers, dispatch riders and police motorcycles assisting to marshal the route, every village and town that we passed through had most of the village out shouting us on. The course covered a total distance of 95kms with just over 1200 metres of climbing involved which was an easy route and ideal for beginners. Most of the route was neutralised (following a pace car ) but there was various parts where we were free running including a timed 10km hill climb with an average gradient of 7%. Most of the fitter guys all sprinted up here to try and secure a trophy. At the half way point there was a compulsory food and water stop for approx 30 mins which also allowed the slower riders to catch up. One of our first timers Steve Snook has only been cycling a road bike for 6 months and did really well considering the undulating route, him and Rob both performed really well and were delighted with themselves as it is at an event like this that you find out just how fit you are as you can compare your ability against others and not just your own guys. Once we had all crossed the finish line we had Baguettes, beer and music before the prize giving ceremony. Mickey was our oldest rider at 78 years young and was presented with a lovely trophy for being the oldest competitor. Harry and Dom our youngest 2 riders sprinted up the hill climb with Dom finishing 8th and 5th in his class narrowly missing the podium. I managed to get second it my class and received a nice trophy, Mike Wilks got the Pink jersey (king of the mountains ) and we also got a sobrano ham for having the largest team. “Well done everyone and here’s to the next one.” The Team who took part were Martyn Stone, Paul Cameron, Steve (turbo ) Buckley, Richard Binns, Gary Routledge, Dave (sniffer ) Robertson , Graham Kinghorn, Steve Snook, Mickey Whybrow, Rob Ford, Dom TJ, Harry Morrow and Mike Wilks. All of the Team had an excellent day’s cycling and returned to Quesada for a well deserved beer and an excellent meal in Sabores accompanied by their partners. Team “Cyclogical” meet every Tuesday and Thursday nights at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 8am and cover between 90 and 120kms at a moderate to fast pace so if you fancy a challenge come along and join us. Looking to improve your fitness, riding ability and speed and also have a new group of friends to train with then why not come along and give it a try or call Gary on 637487377.
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HONDON VALLEY GOLF SOCIETY STEVE COLLIN FLIES IN FROM BELGIUM TO WIN THE RON GRAHAM COMPETITION The monthly meeting for march was held at altorreal on the 14th ALTORREAL WINNERS 14TH MARCH 2017 march 2017. Anyone who says come to sunny spain would have C egory Cat found the 24 hours before the meeting there was torrential rain and Winnneerrrss serious flooding in the area.everyone was surprised that the captain MARRTTIN I TA IN TAYLO YLOR R (14 4) G d Winn Gol neerr john sercombe sent out an e mail to say the meeting was still on. GRA RA RAHA HAM HAM AM P PA ALME L R (15 5) Go Gol old Runner Up On arrival at the course there was no rain but it was bitterly cold G OH O HN FORR FORR RRES RR EEST SSTER (5 ) Gol old d Thir hird Place hi and more like a winters day in england, although by the afternoon JJOH everybody had stripped over their winter clothes as the sun came out and it became a lot warmer. The course was in surprisingly good JOH JO JOH JOHN OHN SER EERC R RC COM OMB O M MB BE (19 9) Silverr Wi Sil Si Wn nneer ( ON LO OWER HA H NDI DICAP C ) condition considering the rain the previous day. Because of the weather the day before there were some players who TO TON ON O NY BREW REEW REWER RE WER ER ((2 (22 2 22) SSililive vverr Ru Runne n r Up dropped out and we had a shotgun start from the 14th, 15th, 16th, GRA GRAHAM HAM SM MITH TH (2 (22 ) SSilillve verr Third Th hir ird rd d 17th and 18th holes for 31 players. The scoring on the day reflected the cold weather conditions as shown by the winning scores. John forrester believed he had won the scratchcard and e mailed the ROG ROGER ER R SIN S GLE GLETTO TTON ON (3 O ( 6) Bron nze Wi Winne nn r nne captain, but he like the captain was away with the fairies as the RIC RICHAR HAR HAR ARD D BEL ELLL (3 (36 6) Bro onze nz Ru Runne nerr Up Up captain forgot to bring the card, one thinks the pressure of captaincy DAV DA D AV I ID D FEL L LOW W S ( (24 24 ) Bronze Third Th ird rd Place Pl a ace must be getting to him of the course as on it the captain has not as yet suffered the captains curse and his handicap has improved not fallen away like previous incumbants. On the 28th february 2017 the DAV VE BATL BAT ATLEY (2 (21 ) Guest Winner annual ron graham shield competition was played for between the top 25 golfers for last year or if they were not available reserves were drawn from the top 26 to 40 players.this was a stroke play competition and won by steve collin who only arrived that morning from a trip to JOH J N SERC SERC ERCOMB OMB MB BE Neare Nea res re est the es the Pin belgium and he won with a one over par round of 72 and three clear JOH JO J OH O N S ERC RC C OMBE OMB E Nea eares re s t t hee Pi h Pin of the runner up, well done.
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For information on how to join HVGS contact the Secretary,Ken Knight, on 638 190 567 or email him at kjknight1954@gmail.com. To reserve your place on the list for the Society Golf Days contact the Captain, John Sercombe, on 693 734 462 or email him at v.sercombe@sky.com
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JUDY DALTON CHARITY DAY RAISES OVER €3000 FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH In a full fun-packed day that started at 7 am for some golfers and went on into the late evening for the karaoke loving nightbirds, over €3000 was raised for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Organised by Clive Dalton and daughter Miranda and friends in memory of his late wife Judy and ably assisted by a committee of volunteers including, Graham Palmer, Steve McGuinness, Ken Knight, John Sercombe and Ron Graham, the support of local sponsors and the generosity of individuals all helped to raise this magnificent sum of money that will be presented to the PCR in the United Kingdom. The day started off with a Greensome Stableford Competition for 54 golfers at Font Del Llop Golf Resort. For the record the winners were Tom Hendrick and Malcolm Greenham with 46 points. Runners up Ian Faulkner and John Sanchez carded 44 points with third placed Paul Stagnell Howe and Andrew Doherty one point behind. All the golfers were invited back to El Valle, the Irish bar in Hondon de los Frailes, for refreshments that included a spicy chicken curry, a cheeky chilli con carne and various fresh filled sandwiches. The entertainment for the evening commenced with the Presentation of Prizes. All 18 holes had been sponsored by local businesses. The organisers are extremely grateful to all the sponsors particularly The Olive Tree, Moneycorp, Infinity, La Buena Vida, Hondon Valley Homes, Punjabi Versa, Solo Hazlo, Casa Espana, The Irish Bar, La Montanosa Villas and Hondon Villas. The auction, hosted by the ubiquitous and multi-talented Susy G, followed after the presentations and raised over €800 euros. All the auction prizes were donated. Special thanks to Ken and Pat Cooke who provide the
main prize of an apartment for four for a week at the Condado de Alamo Golf Resort. Font Del Llop and Alenda Golf also kindly donated four pairs of green fee vouchers worth €100 euros for each pair. After the auction food was available for those who had joined in for the evening session. Susy G changed from auctioneer to karaoke host and performed some energetic songs of her own whilst Miranda and her band of enforcers, they were all policemen and women, raised yet more funds from their main raffle and from the sporadic bottle raffles. To date, and there are still some pledges to come in, the day raised €3250 euros. In addition to the local business sponsors there were also extremely generous donations from Geoff Rabey, Joe Logan, Steve McGuinness, Ken Knight and golfers from both Font Del Llop and Alenda Golf Clubs. The breakdown of money raised was as follows: Sponsors €1000 Auction €803 Golf €540 Raffles€465 Donations €442 Congratulations all round to everyone involved in raising so much towards the ongoing research into Pancreatic Cancer. The support of Font Del Llop Golf Resort and the El Valle Irish Bar made it all possible and we now look forward to another fund –raising charity event next year.
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JAGUARS The Cats Go Golfing Written by Ian McMenemy
Members and guests of The Jaguar Enthusiast Club on the Costa Blanca gathered together on the 5th March for the second event of 2017 at the “Clubhouse� of the La Marquesa Campo de Golf situated between the villages of Rojales & Quesada. Members unfamiliar with the location were consolidated at Restaurant La Herradura in Los Montesinos for morning coffee prior to moving on in a 17 Jaguar car convoy to the club house at La Marquesa Campo de Golf to join the other 10 cars already there. A fantastic display of 27 shining timeless examples of British Automobile Engineering graced the restaurants car park in a spectacle of gleaming grace & pace, just a beautiful sight to see. Our record of 90 members at a local event was very nearly broken this time. On arrival, the 88 members & guests were treated to a Cava reception, prior to selecting one of the three outside seating areas to join their respective friends for a pleasant discussion accompanied by a wide range of beverages. Lunch was taken at 14.00h hrs in the restaurants spacious dining room, our attendance numbers enabling us to have the whole area exclusively for ourselves with a round table configuration providing most members with a panoramic view of the golf course. Members were offered a selection from five starters including Salmon roulade, Spaghetti vongole, Prosciutto Salad, Cheese quiche & Mushroom brioche, complimented with special country style bread & garlic cream. Six main courses were on offer from Cod, Pork, Liver & Bacon, Mango Chicken, Lamb Wellington & Rip Eye Steak, all accompanied by the usual range of fine Spanish wine, terminating with a selection of homemade desserts. As is our Clubs custom, a trophy was presented to David the Restaurant Chef & his staff to express our gratitude for their hospitality and service. Finally members moved once again outside into the sun, primarily to the pool chill out area for their goodbyes prior to driving home. Our next meeting on 22nd and 23rd April 2017 is something really special, The Big One 2017, a weekend event in Northern Spain. This event is proving to be very popular, we already have 197 people registered and 101 cars. Briefly the event consists of a cruise to Leon in Northern Spain, a two night stay at the fabulous Parador de Leon. A Gala Ball with a masked pre dinner reception in the cloisters. Then a cruise into the mountains on the Sunday to the Parador Villafranca for a 21 course cocktail lunch. I still have room if you would like to join us (Jaguar Owners only please). See the JEC Spain web site for more details. There is also the option to extend the trip with a two nights stay in Segovia on the way home. The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest of the worlds Jaguar Clubs, apart from joining in the fun at the meetings, full 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 and Ian McMenemy. Eric can be contacted by email at jaguarspain@ outlook.com or by phone on 609931647 or alternatively check out the JEC Spain website www.jec-spain.com Our Events Director, Ian McMenemy can be contacted at McMenemy@JEC-events.com. Come along and join us.
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Aries April will be favourable to construction with the building and consolidation of your achievements and recent projects. Venus in your symbolic Second House will highlight the good fortune accompanying your ¿nancial transactions, important purchases and anything to do with your home life. The retrograde movement of Mercury from the 10th will consolidate this trend still further and add dynamics to your way of thinking, that will contribute to your creativity. This individual approach will be likely to free you up from certain everyday frustrations. stration
Leo April will enable you to continue with certain plans and reinforce them, watch your back and ful¿l your ambitions. You will stop dreaming and idealising, trying instead to develop and consolidate your aspirations. The retrograde movement of Mercury from the 10th will form a square aspect to your sign and reinforce your natural tendency to ¿[ed ideas. You will direct your energies towards anything that can consolidate your social status, especially between the 21st and 30th.
Sagittarius April looks set to be ¿lled with activity, like last month. You will gradually be waiting for the 10th, when you will reach a climate more favourable to your advancement in terms of points that are essential in your eyes. This will encourage you to be more individualistic, which will be very welcome after you have devoted so much time to those close to you. You will be able to refocus on yourself and ¿nd the energy you need for your personal ful¿lment.
Taurus This Month looks set to be a bringer of situations that will be favourable to your personal growth. You will be at one of your best periods of the year, thanks to Mercury and Venus. The retrograde movement of Mercury from the 10th will create a favourable climate, where you will be able to show off your abilities and prove your values are well-founded. Circumstances will lead you naturally towards recognition in your relationships.
Virgo
Gemini
Cancer
April will create a climate that will be both energetic and stabilising. In fact, the the transit of the Sun in se[tile aspect to your sector will intensify the course of events and help you clarify your ideas, to enable you to get to what is essential. There’s a strong possibility that you will feel rather impatient in the face of the slowness or lack of motivation of certain people. The retrograde movement of your ruling planet, Mercury, from the 10th will slow down the pace until the end of the month.
Libra
April promises you some strong sensations in emotional terms. The course of your life will take you through situations making you feel torn between your personal desires and pressure from those around you. These dilemmas will be heightened, forcing you to make a de¿nite decision and adopt a de¿nitive stance. There will be no possibility of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds. The retrograde movement of Mercury from the 10th will lay emphasis on the weight of the past, which will push you to avoid things new.
Scorpio
April will be as turbulent as last month, but this inÀuence will slow down from the 20th, thanks to the Sun’s transit in trine aspect to your sign. You’re going to go through a phase of welcome stability for picking up your spirits after so much activity. The retrograde motion of Mercury, your ruling planet, from the 10th will encourage you to review certain details of your actions last month, especially on the work front and in your social life.
April will start off as intensely as last month, but this energy will gradually settle down from the 10th, enabling you to ¿nd serenity in your everyday life. The retrograde movement of Mercury from the 10th will create an ideal climate for completing or making the recent changes you decided last month of¿cial. You will reinforce your opinions on these e[act points and with good reason. You will be more de¿nitiely ¿[ed on certainties, in spite of those around you who will test your powers of resistance.
Capricorn
Aquarius
April will take you through an A atmosphere that will augur well for personal growth and asserting yourself. There will be no question of remaining in the shadows. You will need to e[press your ideas, especially in your social life and at work. This will have positive repercussions, as you will have meditated for quite a while on what you are going to put into practice. The retrograde movement of Mercury from the 10th will form a trine aspect to your sign in transit through your symbolic Fifth House.
April will be very dynamic on n the whole. To sum up, planetary inÀuences will come together and move you forward in a regenerative climate, as long as you accept the need to ask yourself questions without complacency, and you turn towards the future without losing yourself in profound reÀection. It will be time to live more simply and let go of certain well-ingrained habits to discover new perspectives through direct e[perience.
April will herald great energy levels that you will naturally apply to your ¿nancial activities, and managing your property and social life. You will come out of your customary reserve to cast your nets in search of a new job or a place to live that suits your needs. In short, you will want to move forward directly to things that can brighten up your e[istence. The retrograde movment of Mercury from the 10th will make things easier if you need to sit an e[am, which could be a competitive one, or concentrate on a dif¿cult ¿le.
Pisces April will make you one off the th privileged signs of the zodiac. Venus in se[tile aspect to your sign and in conjunction with Neptune will take you through situations where you will get of¿cial recognition for your talents and prove indispensable on the work front. Now will be the time to take steps to improve this area of your life and move forward with your ambitions. The retrograde movement of Mercury from the 10th will enhance your creative Àair and you will ¿nd it easy to apply this in real terms without further ado.
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