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La Matanza By Chris Thompson

We once lived in Ciudad Rodrigo in Salamanca. In the town hall programme, alongside the fun run and the guitar concert, was “La matanza” - the traditional pig killing. I wondered if they intended to kill the pig in public but, on the day, the pig arrived from the slaughterhouse suitably dead. Nonetheless the carcass and its entrails were butchered and used to produce various products as a public spectacle. The blurb advertising the event stressed the maintenance of a dying tradition. I suppose your average modern Spaniard now pops down the supermarket for their chorizo rather than starting from scratch with a live pig. Also in Salamanca we visited Candelario a village built around the rearing and killing of pigs. The houses had a sort of half door in front of the main door which was used to pen in the pigs at matanza time making it easier to deliver the death blow. The houses had three storeys: the ground floor was for the pigs, the middle floor for the family and the top floor, where the smoke from the chimneys vented, was used for curing products. In the streets, water flowed through channels so that water was readily available to wash away blood and to clean the carcases during the slaughtering season. In Alberca, also in Salamanca, a pig wanders the autumnal streets fed on scraps by the village’s inhabitants. When it is nicely fattened up it is raffled off. Reading up to write this article I realised that there are nearly as many differences in the descriptions of the slaughter as there are similarities. Each region, and each family, has its own variation on the process so take this article as a general outline. The traditional time to kill pigs is November, as the weather turns cooler. The slaughter usually takes place outdoors, and, in November, it’s still not too cold while being cool enough to help preserve the products. Matanzas can be much later, as late as February. Traditionally whole families and neighbours unite and make a party out of the hard work. The work needs to be done quickly once the animal has been killed so lots of hands are needed. The first thing to do, once you have a nicely fattened pig, is to kill it. Traditionally the pigs have their throats cut so they bleed out. A 1993 EU directive says that the pigs can only be killed outside of regulated slaughterhouses if they are first stunned. It’s a directive that seems to be largely ignored. Once the pig is dead it is scorched, in a fire or with blowtorches. to remove most of the hair. Any remaining bristles are rasped off later. Then the animal is split open and its entrails removed. Some of them are kept to be washed and used as sausage cases. It’s an unpleasant smelly job so it’s left to the women whilst the men get on with cleaning and butchering the carcass. Samples are sent away to the vet at this point to make sure the animal is fit to eat. The women start to cook onions and maybe rice which will be mixed with blood to produce black pudding or morcillas. If the vet’s report is OK and if things have gone to plan by nightfall the carcass will have been butchered and hung so the family can sit down to a boisterous meal of fresh pork products.

The next morning any meat that needs to be smoked will be hung in a smoke filled room. The second day is also the time to start the preparation of the salchichón, chorizo, tocino and lots of other products that don’t have English names and which I don’t recognise from supermarket shelves. If it’s a ham producing region this is the day they begin to be processed. Some parts of the animal are butchered down to joint size and maybe marinaded, but most of the meat is coarsely minced and mixed with seasoning and spices depending on what the final product will be. The second day is when the fats are rendered down to produce everything from lard to soap. Finalising the chorizo sausages, by stuffing the ground meat, seasoned with paprika on day two, into sausage skins, usually happens on the third day. And that’s the fun over for another year, or until the neighbours invite you round to help with their pig.

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This month it’s all about boasting. Not something, of course, of which I know much. (Who said ‘No surprise there’?) Though did I ever tell you I was unbeaten in the 1964 Merseyside staff table tennis competition (male) of a major bank? Not that I’m boasting about it, merely pointing iter... And the record owes something to the fact that, after a successful first round tie against someone who was probably the model for those cardboard cut-out figures they stick in the entrance to greet you, the bank and I parted company. More worthy of boasting, since in the 60s bank recruitment advertising itself boasted that of every two men who entered the profession, one became a manager, is the generosity with which I, in walking the plank, enabled someone else to ascend to greatness. He might even have been up in court last month on charges of… no, no, let’s not go there. The subject of boasting occurred to me after my latest grapple with Birmingham airport. A few months ago the local press was full of boasts that the airport’s business was booming, with however many more millions flooding through so far this year. (They’re probably why you couldn’t get

a table in your favourite restaurantlast Saturday) Naturally this resulted in queues back from security almost out into the car park, followed by the impossibility of finding a place in any of the breakfast outlets. Not that it mattered, since it took so long to reach them that your plane was due to take off then. And this was five am on a Sunday morning. On return, having to queue for fifty minutes at UK Border to get back into your own country was simply a further bonus. No wonder people smuggling is so lucrative. In the same field BA’s boasts about being the world’s leading airline have a habit of coming unstuck, most recently (disclaimer: this was written a month ago) when somebody unplugged their IT system. OK, he plugged it back in when his kettle had boiled but there’s a lesson in humility in there. Actuallymany companies, large and small, would do well to remember Bishop’s 2nd Law of Marketing: Don’t believe your own publicity. (The first? Of no significance. Does anyone remember Einstein’s 1st Law of Thermodynamics?) English football is a prime site for boasting – ‘The greatest league in the world!’ - and the international field is duly littered with the ruined consequences: usually when we’ve lost on penalties to Germany.In fact, we English are rather prone to a little sly boasting, often masquerading as a sense of innate superiority that the decline of Empire hasn’t entirely shifted.The national anthem and ‘Rule Britannia’ obviously don’t help induce modesty here, though once the new £3bn aircraft carrier ‘Queen Elizabeth’ gets into her stride, and the planes turn up in 2023, we’ll be ruling the waves somewhere. As long as nobody hacks the Windows XP control system, that is. Boasting about how we’d drive through a hard Brexit may not have been a wise move. It has certain similarities with sticking your finger up the left nostril of a bull at the start of the Pamplona bull run. Nevertheless, although we may not have been able to have our cake and eat it, we’ve come close. Personally I prefer pie to cake anyway and the version we’ve been offered – from Westphalia, I believe, though I’m not familiar with it – must be better than nothing. Anyone know much about humble pie? Politics generally is not an area where making boasts is to be recommended. (Lies are another matter) Theresa May’s boast that she’d create ‘a country that works for everyone’ (she’d clearly not flown from Birmingham recently) came a cropper in the election. Similarly, a predecessor from the last century, Harold Macmillan, was undone by his boast ‘You’ve never had it so good’ (which, to be fair, he didn’t actually say) when people shouted back ‘We’ve never had it!’ and voted in Wee Harry Wilson at the next election. The number of people able to back up their boasts with achievement is small. Muhammed Ali’s ‘I’m the Greatest’ has encouraged many imitators him but the wise tend to keep quiet and let their deeds talk for them. Dictators often maintain the illusion for a while, mainly by shooting opponents and fixing the press, but history exposes them. Mind you, did I ever tell you about when I...

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PURCHASING A PROPERTY AND CHOOSING AND INDEPENTANT LAWYER IN SPAIN Spain is an amazing country with excellent Mediterranean food and a friendly culture, not to mention the wonderful white sandy beaches and that laid back style of life that we are all looking for and few of us find in the U.K. So it´s no wonder that so many people decide to give up the rat race and move to Spain.

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Honey

Honey is one of mother nature’s greatest gifts and an important item to add to your urban survival cache. But it is more urgent that you acquire honey than most other items. Over the past several years the honeybee population has dropped up to 70 percent and the price of honey is on the rise. Scientists still don’t know for sure why this is happening, but it is likely due to several factors such as an increasing number of chemicals in our environment, radiation from cell phones, and other reasons. Whatever the cause, it is quite possible that honeybees could become extinct this century. The good news is that there is still plenty of honey available for purchase and it lasts forever. Archeologists have discovered jars of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs, and it is still edible! As with most food, raw is better than processed. Most honey found in grocery stories is “commercial” which means it has been heated and filtered so it looks clean and smooth. Unfortunately, when honey is heated it loses much of its nutritional value, so try to stock up on raw honey, although even commercial honey is good for you. You’ll know it’s raw from the tiny pieces of pollen and honeycomb, or by simply checking the label. Although it will crystallize into a thick, butter-like consistency after a few months, all you have to do is warm it up with a little water to rehydrate it. Better yet, buy some Tupelo honey it never crystallizes. What’s so great about honey? Honey is one of the best things you can eat; the list of health benefits seems endless. Here are just a few great things about honey: * It increases energy. The glucose in honey gives you an immediate energy boost, while the fructose keeps your energy level high for longer. Instead of coffee in the morning, try some honey on toast or in tea. And instead of an energy drink before a workout, eat a spoonful of honey and drink a glass of water. It works just as well and it’s healthier. * It builds up the immune system. Honey is full of antioxidants and has many anti-bacterial properties. In The Honey Revolution by Dr. Ron Fessenden, there is some information about honey’s ability to help prevent cancer and tumors. * It’s good for cuts and burns. When applied to wounds, honey can keep them clean and free of infections, reduce pain and swelling, and help them heal faster. Manuka honey is believed to be the best type of honey for this. * It soothes sore throats and coughs. Honey is great for the walls of the throat and its antimicrobial properties help kill the bacteria causing the infection. And studies have shown that buckwheat honey is as good for night time coughs as medicines like NyQuil. * It can reduce allergies. This is because taking honey helps you build up a tolerance to local pollens. * It can help with insomnia. Mix a teaspoon of honey with a glass of warm milk before you go to bed. * It assists with weight loss. Although honey has more calories than sugar, it can help your body burn off the fat stored in your body, especially when taken with a glass of warm water and lemon juice. Another method is to boil it in water and cinnamon powder first thing in the morning. * It’s good for those with high cholesterol or type 2 diabetes. In a series of experiences, scientists have been able to show that natural honey, taken daily, can lower cholesterol and causes a much lower rise in blood sugar than refined sugars. * It’s good for the skin. Drinking milk and honey every morning can reduce wrinkles and keep your skin smooth and healthy. * It shortens hangovers. It’s better if you don’t drink so much you have a hangover, but it can happen to the best of us and honey can help. It’s gentle on the stomach and can help the liver oxidate alcohol more quickly. * It goes great with cinnamon. we could write a whole other list about the benefits of honey mixed with cinnamon. This mixture is good for things like arthritis, hair loss, toothaches, upset stomachs and more. * It tastes great! There are even more benefits than the ones listed here, but you get the idea. So when stocking up on food in preparation for whatever urban survival scenario might come your way, stop for a moment and consider your health. Eating MRE’s and canned foods during a disaster won’t be good for your body, but eating honey everyday can help make up for that. And remember, it lasts forever so get all you can while it’s still affordable.

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Volvo Ocean Alicante becomes the world’s focal point for all sailing enthusiasts this October as the 13th

scheduled for 7600 NMs. An easy day will be the 100 NMs from Hong Kong to Guangzhou mainland China.

Volvo Ocean Race comes to town for the 4th time. It will revert to its 2-year cycle in 2019 after a period of being every 3-years a change that will provide ‘more continuity and commercial value for professional sailing teams, sponsors and Host Cities.’

After the gruelling race, spread over 9 months, the crews will arrive in The Hague end June 2018 having taken part in the world’s toughest challenge. All the action will be monitored by the VOR Race Control centre located in the VOR museum.

Originally known as the Whitbread Round the World race it all began way back in 1973 and has for over 4 decades been the ultimate test of sailing endurance and skill. The 2017-18 race will take the teams

The museum is on of Alicante’s main attractions and is open all year round and has just celebrated its 5th birthday. Admission is free and there are a lot of permanent displays including lots of interactive

45,000 nautical miles (NMs) covering 4 oceans, visiting 6 continents and 12 host cities.

stuff and is perfect to enjoy some fun as well as learning more about the race and what is like aboard these specially designed craft.

Alicante is the start point with the actual race getting under-way on October 22nd. However the Ocean Village will open on October 11th with in-port races commencing on the 14th. The village is sited next to the VOR Museum located behind the Alicante Casino in the marina/port area.

Each of the teams has a crew of between 9 and 11 who race round the clock for up to 20 days on the longer legs. Crews are not just sailors but need skills in medical, boat repairs, electronics and hydraulics. They have to survive on freeze dried foods as no fresh food is stoed on board. Their one change of clothing will have to deal with both extremities of hot and cold weathers as they race around the world’s differing climates.

The race begins with a short leg from Alicante round to Lisbon, Portugal a mere 700 NMs. Then a long haul down to Cape Town covering 7000 NMs. The longest leg is from Auckland to Itajal

There are currently 7 teams entered:

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Race 2017-18 Team AkzoNobel is a Dutch team sponsored by a leading paints and coatings company. Cap-tained by Simeon Tienport a very experienced VOR sailor. Dongfeng Race Team are backed by the Donfeng Motor Corporation and this will be their 2nd VOR having achieved a podium finish last time out. Team MAPFRE (Spanish insurance company) will be skippered by Xabi Fernandez. Vestas 11th Hour Racing has a heavy American influence and has two core aims: to do well on the water and promote a sustainable message across the world. From Hong Kong comes team Sun Hung Kei and is aiming to promote sailing in Asia To highlight the current world wide campaign against plastic in our oceans comes Britain’s Dee Caffari who will lead ‘Turn the Tide on Plastic’. A team with a strong sustainability message backed by the Mirpuri Foundation and Ocean Family Foundation, dedicated to the issue of ocean health. The seventh team are Brunel with skipper Bouwe Bekking. A veteran VOR sailor who first took part back in 1985 and has covered more VOR NMs than any other competitor. An interesting development has been the standard design of the participating boats which now are all of identical design. This ensures the race is more about the crew’s sailing skills and not a competition based on competing designs. The VOR website explains this in more detail and for boating aficionados gives all the technical details associated with these high-tech racing machines. So the scene is set for another incredible event which will attract the world’s media to Alicante and put our city in the limelight as the race start port and focal point for the entire race.

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Sterling v Euro update By Janet Lees Operations Director - Spain 965 070 584 / 635 015 818 E. janet.spain@currencies4you.com David Davis and his European counterparts, which could lead to a sudden news release that moves the markets so be aware of this!

Has GBP Bottomed-out or crashing?

Well can you believe, one year on and Brexit volatility continues to be the order of the day! With talks, tough negotiations, hard/ soft Brexitdiscussions, debates and plenty of smoke & mirrors still hitting the headlines. GBP/EUR took a serious nose dive during mid July heading back to the 1.11 levels seen during last October / November. Sterling reached new lows against many major currencies as the Pound came under pressure following disappointing inflation data which came out below expectations by 0.3%, this along with continued interest rate hike-or-no-hike shenanigans and the worsening economic outlook for the UK has left the pound floundering and Euro buyers having to dig deeper in their pockets.

Sterling may well be driven higher bythe Brexit talks outcome. It is becoming apparent that a hard Brexit is now off the table and it’s much more likely we will see a softer Brexit. This should see the pound rise in the future as it becomes more likely some kind of deal will be done. As the worst fears subside hopefully the pound will find strength but this is always going to be a gamble! We are happy to try and take some of the stress away for you particularly if you are moving money for property purchase or sale which can be a stressful enough time as it is! If you have a large currency exchange to carry out in the coming days, weeks or months then you are more than welcome to chat to us. I will be happy to help you with both timing of your transaction and getting you the top market rate when you need to buy your currency. A small improvement in a rate of exchange can make a huge difference so it’s worth a quick call or email for peace of mind. We can save you around 5% compared to sending your money direct through your bank. Even if you deal with another broker it’s often useful to get a second opinion to get the most for your money! Our rates are transparent and very competitive with no hidden charges or fees. Safety of your funds is paramount, we only use protected escrow accounts authorised and regulated by the FCA. We are equally happy to welcome you into our office for an informal chat. Keep your eye out next month for details our newly reformed and expanded Pinoso office which is currently underway where we also offer many other services for ExPats, keeping everything under one roof! If you are interested in any of the other services in we offer in ‘The Foreign Exchange office’ in Pinoso call us orpop in for more details:-

Many had hoped for an interest rate hike from the Bank of England which would likely have resulted in a boost to the Pounds value, as we’ve previously seen. With inflation, quite considerably above the Bank of England’s 2% it was looking likely that the BoE would need to act, but with inflation pressures easing this is now looking much less likely hence the drop in the Pounds value.

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Five-Minute In this month’s regular feature, Money Saver Spain explains how you don’t need hours to get your finances sorted and save money too. Not. Enough. Time. How often do you use these words as an excuse to not get round to anything, especially something as uninteresting as your personal finances? We’ve rounded up 10 ways to help you save that take less than 5 minutes each, that way there’s no excuse! #1Check Your Bank Account Every Week Log on. Check money in and out in the last 7 days. Log off. For anything you don’t recognise, note it down and get in touch with your bank. Although you have up to 56 days to return a direct debit in Spain, don’t put it off for another day. However don’t immediately return a direct debit you’re unsure about. If it’s valid you could be hit with an additional commission. When checking your account, if you’re still paying membership fees for anything you no longer use, get on the phone and cancel immediately. #2Check Your Electric Tariff Once a Year Hardly anyone uses the official Spanish energy comparison site, however it takes less than 2 minutes to findquotes for your address. Yes the website is in Spanish, but it is so easy to

use there’s no excuse.

On the MoneySaverSpain.com website there’s a full explanation of how to use the official site and more tips on how to ensure you’re on the best tariff for your needs. If yours is one of the 70% of households in Spain paying over the odds, it could be the best 5 minutes you spend. #3Diarise Recurring Payments Either in a traditional diary or on your smartphone, put in the date your recurring payments, such as insurance, are up for renewal. Also note the last date that each contract can be legally cancelled. Car and home insurance companies should send out the new premium two months before renewal, but just in case you don’t receive it you’ll have your diary to remind you. Don’t accept any increase in price without querying it with the company. Even if you’re not interested in changing company, in most cases if you hint that you’re willing to go elsewhere you’ll often find that companies willoffer a lower premium. #4Ditch Credit Cards with Annual Fees Do you know if you pay commission for your bank credit card? (Hint: if not, find out!) With annual fees of around 30€ what perks are you getting that you wouldn’t get with a free card?

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e Money Hacks Ikea, Carrefour or newcomer WizInk, along with others, offer credit cards for free with no need to change bank account. Plus many free cards offer additional perks in exchange for a low quarterly expenditure threshold. Don’t forget to pay off in full at the end of the month to avoid interest charges. #5Download the Amazon Spain App When out shopping for electronics, tools and many other items, just use the app to scan a barcode and compare the price you can see in any store with prices on Amazon Spain. If it’s cheaper in the store, then you know you’re getting a good price. And if it’s cheaper on Amazon you can order there and then. #6Get a Store Loyalty Card If you always shop at the same store, ask if they have a loyalty card. It takes less than 5 minutes to fill in the application form and cards tend to come with points, discounts and other promos. Take care to check that it’s not a payment card, you don’t want to be hit with interest charges. #7Locate ATMs Not all ATMs offer free withdrawals for your bank card. Before travelling in Spain check which banks (as well as your own) allow free cash withdrawals and note the details.

Having breakfast out every day can lead to a whopping 1000€ spend per year, and that’s just for one person having a coffee and a bite to eat. We bet you can think of something better to spend your money on. #9 Unsubscribe Junk email just tempts you to spend your hard-earned cash. Take 5 minutes each day for a week to unsubscribe from absolutely everything that’s not essential. Double results: less temptation and less time spent deleting unwanted mail. #10 Use Coupons There’s nothing wrong with using coupons for your weekly shop, as long as you limit yourself to those items you’d normally buy anyway. In Spain you can get coupons for products made by top brands such as Danone, Nestle, Unilever, Proctor & Gamble and lots more. Save the websites on your computer under favourites and each week print out any coupons you’re going to use based on your shopping list. Don’t forget to sign up to the weekly MoneySaverSpain.com newsletter on the website for more great tips and savings ideas.

#8Eat Breakfast What??? Spain was made for eating out, with mild weather and outdoor seating at cafés. But it comes at a price.

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Costa Blanca Scooterists! By John McGregor

Costa Blanca Scooterists continue to go from strength to strength, with more members joining every month. We are now up to over 170 members on our Facebook page, which is where we exchange all our information. If you would like to join send me your Facebook details to exchange friendship and I will add you to the group. The following is a summary of what Costa Blanca Scooterists are all about: Who are we? Our description on our FB page says: ‘For any scooter riders who like to get out for a ride when they can make it without the confines of being in a club. Please note that this page is only for scooter-related matters and conversations. It is not for free advertising, thank you.’ So as you can see we have few rules and regulations, and this set-up seems to work well. Where do we meet? Almost always we meet up at the same cafe/bar in the middle of San Miguel, on Sunday Mornings around 10.30. There is a square by the church with a small area we park in, and the cafe is 20 metres away up a side street: it’s very easy to find us, just look for the scooters. Always Sunday? Well, yes, unless there is a rally somewhere that day and we need to meet elsewhere: but we always make arrangements clearly beforehand on Facebook to be able to meet up and ride together there’s safety in numbers, and that’s the idea of the group, enjoying riding together. How often are the rallies? About once a month, although there’s no real pattern. We go to join the Spanish lads and lasses (who, incidentally are just as daft as we are about our Italian shopping trolleys) in places like Murcia, Cartagena and Alicante. These are usually well-organised events and we are always made welcome. What do we do otherwise? On any given Sunday, usually after a coffee and maybe a tostada (it’s a busy Spanish cafe in San Miguel) we go for a ride locally for two or three hours, stopping once or twice for refreshments. San Miguel is ideally placed centrally for us all, so sometimes we go south down the coast, or north, or sometimes inland, usually by agreement on the day. As there is always a classic car exhibition in nearby Montesinos on the first Sunday of every month we often, but not always go there. Incidentally, there is no rush, we’re not speed freaks and like to travel together and make sure everyone gets there in one piece...

flash newbie is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future - if not as long as the Vespacian/Lambrettian dynasty has endured (that’s since the late 1940s actually...). So just what is this phenomenon then? Well, it is called a ‘SCOMADI’ – see the picture of the three types. Yes, you’re right, it does look like a modern Lambretta, much more so than a Vespa (btw the latter have always stayed in production, although a new Lambretta is lately in the planning stage: Lambretta is also now a clothing brand. Scomadis are British-designed (hooray), but manufactured in the Far East (boo), and are made of synthetic materials (plastic if you want to be rude - and many are...). Yes, people, they may look like Lambrettas - but these new kids are very different. They are four-stroke, no messy oil-adding when filling up, and Scomadis go like the wind (no rude remarks, please). They are classic ‘twist and go’ to use the modern vernacular, which means they are fully automatic: no clutch, no gears to change, both brakes are like a pushbike on either handlebar grip, with no traditional back brake pedal on the floor. How much are they? Good question: about €2,300+ here in Spain for a 125 cc which gets round most licence issues, but a 200cc one has just become available - which will probably get you there before you started – if you need that sort of rush (I don’t). Oh, and there’s talk of 300cc and more: laughable... So, folks, that about it for this edition. Oh, I nearly forgot... following last year’s fantastic five days Scootering trip to Ibiza, CBS are doing it again in September. There’s ten of us planning to go this year, and it will be with a mixture of all three types of scoot. We will set off on a Sunday morning, casually ride up together to Denia where we catch the 5.30pm ferry to Ibiza town, arriving early evening. This year we are staying in the north of the island in Portinax, returning on Thursday, no doubt having a great laugh all the time if last year is anything to go by. You want to get in touch about Costa Blanca Scooterists? Contact John on mcgregorjaw@ hotmail.co.uk, tel 600 088 341. All the best for now - keep the faith! John Mac

What is the profile of members? Well, we’re all male but sometimes some of the ladies come riding pillion, especially in the summer months by previous agreement to lighten our lives. Age-wise we’re more or less between 40 and 70, (that’s years, not waist measurement...), but all stricken with the same malaise: we love scooters - which until recently used to be a blend of Vespas and Lambrettas with plenty of traditional ongoing good-humoured banter about each types’ qualities. What do you mean, ‘used to be’ John? Ah well, we have a new kid on the block – a cocky, smart upstart who has sharply divided traditional opinions on scootering today. And whatever way you look at it, this 18

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Tour De Juguette Sportif 2017 www.cyclogicalcostablanca.com

On Saturday 3rd June 2017, seven riders from Team “Cyclogical” based in Ciudad Quesada travelled to Ibi in the North Alicante region to participate in the 7th Tour De JuguetteSportif ( which means the tour of the toys) in and around the Serra de la Penarroya mountain range. The team left from “Cyclogicals” shop in Quesada at 5.00am and travelled in 3 cars along the AP7 heading for Elche where they picked up the Madrid road following it for 30kms before turning off towards Castalla and finally into Ibi. We arrived at 6.10am and started to prepare our bikes. We had no need to register as a couple of us went through on Friday evening to register and collect our numbers, goodie bag etc. We had also done a recce so we knew where to park and found a good tapas bar for our customary coffee and tostada for breakfast. We all arrived at the start line at 6.50am where there were already hundreds of cyclists in front of us. The race was due to start at 7am and having taken part in many of these Sportifs in the past I knew that they are normally 15-20 minutes late in starting, however bang on 7am off we went, one thousand five hundred cyclists. We left the town of Ibi and headed for Tibi where we had our first Cat 3 climb Puerto Benifallim, there were 5 major climbs in total, 2 Cat 2 climbs and 3 Cat 3 climbs with the Puerto De Tudons being the toughest by far, the Puerto De Tudons has featured in many top races including La Vuelta (Tour De Espana) after the first climb we proceeded to Xixona then down to Muxtamel, Busot, then up through the Sierra De Cabazon Del Oro towards Sella through Benasau and headed back towards Ibi. This was a fantastic, scenic and very hilly route. Over the past 7 years, I have done many of these sportifs and have now started to relax, slow down and enjoy them, I even had time to stop and take some pictures. We have 3 young riders with us who are really pushing us older guys, Harry who is our apprentice mechanic is only 18, Dom TJ is 24 and both have been cycling with us for only 9 months and are doing exceptionally well. Lynn’s son, Mathew moved across to Spain in March to start a new life, he gave up smoking, got a new job and took up cycling even although he had never been on a road bike in his life. On his first week I took him out every night for 30k and on a couple of occasions he was physically sick, however through hard work, good training and determination he persevered and is now a very strong member of our group. Due to the time of his arrival in Spain this was the only available Sportif that he could enter, not exactly an easy one to start with, however he just got his head down and got on with it. One of our riders Paul Cheetham from Dubai who has been riding with us for approx 5 years was over on holiday for a month and also entered this sportif as part of our team, Paul is a very strong rider and has been riding road bikes since before he was able to walk. He has many race winsand awards to his name, Mathew and Paul pushed their way to the front of the peleton where Paul led the race for over 100k dictating the pace of the original peleton and then the breakaway group, Mathew stayed on his wheel as long as he could. After completing the last major climb the breakaway raced back to Ibi to cross the finish line, when they returned to Ibi, Paul was just pipped to the post and finished 2nd with Mathew finishing in an incredible 5th place out of 1500 riders an amazing result. The rest of the group also performed exceptionally well and were delighted with their results, unfortunately there was no silverware and no prize giving ceremony which is proving quite common place now at local Sportifs with most people recieving a small commemorative plaque or medal engraved with your name and time.

perfect temperature of 32 degrees. The Teamwho took part were Gary Routledge, Steve (turbo ) Buckley, Mathew (moth ) Robertson, Alan Quearns, Dom TJ, Harry Morrow and Paul Cheetham. All of the Team had an excellent but toughday’s cycling and are looking forward to their next event in a few weeks time. 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.

The event was exceptionally well organized front the start to the finish, on completion we proceeded to the food hall where there was a secure area to park your bikes, free food, drink, beer etc. for the competitors. Massages were available for anyone who chose to wait and also the swimming pool was open for those who wanted to cool off. This was a really gruelling route which covered atotal distance of 142kms with2792 metres of pretty toughclimbing thrown in for good measure. All in all a great day was had by all with stunning views and 24

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HONDON VALLEY GOLF SOCIETY FELLOWS WINS OVERALL TWO DAY EVENT

LA ROMERO GOLF 15TH JUNE 2017

Since the last edition of the TIM magazine it has been a busy time for the Society. We have had our annual away trip to Costa Narejos near the Mar Menor which includes three rounds of golf and is an enjoyable time for golfers and wives who do not play golf. Big thanks yet again must go to the Social Secretary Graham Palmer for his organisation of this event which as usual was enjoyed by approximately 60 persons. The golf was played over the 13th, 14th and 15th June, the first day’s competition was at Las Colinas Golf Resort and played to the normal monthly format and the results can be found below. The next two days golf were played at La Romero golf and Roda Golf, there were no categories but first six prizes and an overall winner with the highest points score for the two days.

Winners

HCP

OVERALL WINNER TWO TOURNAMENTS

KEN KNIGHT

FIRST

GERRY O’ REILLY

SECOND

JOHN AINSCOUGH

THIRD

ALEC AMOR

FOURTH

CLIVE DALTON

FIFTH

JAMIE SMITH

SIXTH

Yet again the results for the two days can be found below. Congratulations must go to David Fellows who won the

Winners

HCP

Category

Pts

TERRY HYDE

Gold Winner

JOHN FORRESTER

Gold Runner Up

GRAHAM PALMER

Gold Third Place

JOHN WILKINSON

Silver Winner

STEVE INGERSON

Silver Runner Up

MEL BARNARD

Silver Third Place

MALCOLM ROBINS

Bronze Winner

KEELEY POOLE

Bronze Runner Up

GRAHAM SMITH

Bronze Third Place

8 12 15 17

RODA GOLF 14TH JUNE Winners

HCP

OVERALL WINNER TWO TOURNAMENTS

TONY SCAPPATTICI

FIRST

SARAH McCABE

SECOND

ELSPETH McDAVITT

THIRD

JIMMY SCOTT

FOURTH

JIM BRIGHTMORE

FIFTH

JAMIE SMITH

SIXTH

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 26

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One of the main reasons we have all come to Spain is of course the Sunshine, but what do you really know about the Sun?

bombs going off every second. This atomic change releases masses of energy in the form of heat and light.

Our Sun is a star, not very big, not very bright, a middle aged yellow coloured star. It is on average 93 million miles away. The light from the Sun takes about 7 ½ minutes to reach us. It is a lonely star; its nearest neighbour is over 4 light years away.

The Sun rotates about its axis but it does so at different speeds. At the equator it rotates in 25 days but at the poles it rotates in about 36 days. Dark areas called sunspots can be seen floating on the surface of the Sun. These are caused by areas of intense magnetic disturbance upsetting the delivery of energy to the surface.

It was born about 4.5 Billion years ago from a swirling cloud of dust and gases, mainly hydrogen. It is the largest object in the solar system and contains approximately 98% of the total solar system mass. One hundred and nine Earths would be required to fit across the Sun’s disk, and inside it could hold over 1.3 million Earths. It may seem big to us but on the scale of things it’s a pretty insignificant star. The Surface of the Sun is called the photosphere and has a temperature of 6,000°C (11,000°F). This layer has a mottled appearance due to the turbulent eruptions of energy at the surface. The surface is not solid but is an unimaginable sea of energy and magnetism, writhing with currents of pure energy being brought up from the inside. It is constantly changing. The Sun is not burning; it is not ‘on fire’. What makes it hot is a chemical reaction that happens deep inside it when hydrogen is converted into Helium during nuclear fusion, like a million Atom

Massive loops of energy spewing out from the Sun millions of miles into space, called solar flares can have devastating effects on Earth. Electronic equipment and electrical power lines have been damaged in the past during an intense storm. At the very least they cause the Aurora or Northern lights. These multi-coloured ribbons of light can be seen almost every night in the far north and south poles of the Earth. The Sun will die one day and it’s an event you wouldn’t want to see. Luckily for us it wont happen for another 5 billion years. But eventually the Sun will use up all its supply of Hydrogen. It will begin to swell up, growing bigger and bigger until it engulfs the inner planets, Mercury and Venus before swallowing up the Earth. It is not big enough to explode into a supernova; instead it will deflate like a balloon leaving a dark cloud of debris hanging in space. Alien astronomers will call it a planetary nebula.

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Sell it Fast Sell it For FREE! You can now 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 bargainads@ yahoo.es 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. GENERAL Single Pine Bed & Mattress 50€ Pressure Washer 60€ Garland Electric Garden Vac/Blower 40€ Full Dornay Golf Kit, Bag & Trolley 90€ AVAILABLE UNTIL 15TH AUGUST 2017 965 979 368/675 360 574 Beneixama.

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Samsung S111 smart phone for sale. Immaculate condition. white unlocked. Screen cover included. €80 mob.+34671 493 090 Pinoso area. CLIFTON CHRONICLES, complete set 7 books Jeffrey Archer, as new 30€ call 965 077 340 (Urb La Marina) I would like to swop or exchange

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G-Plan Unit measuring 45cm deep, 51cm high and 90cm wide. Teak finish, in excellent condition. 50€. Aspe area. Tel: 651 572 942. Extending aluminium ladder 18 rungs 40 euros, Bbq gas griddle and tripod 50 cms diameter 40 euros Fortuna Tel 655 385 234

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VEHICLES 2nd hand cars bought and sold Tel 691 260 502 CHARITIES Castalla charity caritas. calle toribio selles number 5 near the church. Open mondays 4 pm---8pm. accept clothes and food and any decent items for more info, Phone,651 943 037. 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 900 525 100 or email pat@samaritansinspain.com CLUBS/MEETINGS SILVERWINGS AVIATION LUNCHEON CLUB, Costa Blanca Silverwings is for retired, and operational, civil aviators and support crews of all nationalities. We will meet at a

venue near to Alicante Airport and major routes. If you are interested, please contact Sue & Sarah at: silverwingsspain@hotmail.com PROPERTY RENTALS House to rent, center of Salinas, 3 beds, furnished, small outside space, short term or long term, 350 euros per month ex bills. Tel 0044 1924 865 668 or 0044 7583 100 143 email petermcshane@ymail.com DO YOU HAVE PETS? NEED TO RENT? 2 Bed wooden cabin in 1,300sm of secure fenced garden, mains water & electric. 1 km to village of La Murada, Orihuela. Available from mid January 2017. Telephone 649 280 204 Place your property rentals for FREE on https://hola.rentals. You can place videos, photos of your property, Map Location, Prices etc The best part is that there is no third party involved. You get the enquiry and you make the booking. NO FEES or membership to pay. Why not give it a try? Visit https://hola.rentals today and find out if you can boost your income by renting out your property. We are on Facebook as well. So look up hola.rentals and have a look at whats on offer.

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Horoscopes

July 24th - August 23rd

Aries Insisting on getting your way will create problems on the home front. It isn’t reasonable to give an ultimatum in this situation. Other relatives will be greatly inconvenienced if they follow your lead. Let go of your ego and hope for the best. By demonstrating concern for your loved ones, you’ll create a spirit of cooperation. What seems to be an impossible situation will become an opportunity for everyone to set aside their resentments and work for the benefit of the entire group.

Leo Very few people share your obsession for a particular subject. Instead of trying to turn friends into fellow fans, join an online group dedicated to your hobby. You’ll feel an immediate kinship with these people. There’s a good chance you’ll form lifelong relationships with a few members. It will be such a relief to talk to people who understand your fascination for bizarre people, places and phenomena. Be proud of your offbeat taste. It fuels your creativity.

Sagittarius Extreme sports and dangerous hobbies will get you in trouble. Pushing the envelope is fun, but visiting the emergency room is boring. If you want to take risks, experiment with different creative techniques. This will keep you out of physical danger while satisfying your desire for adventure. If you’ve fallen victim to obsession, it’s time to get help. Focusing too intently on one area has become a means to avoid painful truths. It’s time to face the facts.

Taurus Hiding away from the world won’t solve your problems. It’s time to confront a relative or neighbour who has been getting on your nerves. Normally, you work hard to maintain a pleasant environment. When grinning and bearing it becomes too much to bear, you become irritable. Instead of pretending everything is fine, take this opportunity to discuss some behaviour that has been bothering you. Calmly and carefully explain how you would like to be treated.

Virgo

Gemini

Cancer

An unstable friend is testing your boundaries. No matter how much you assure them of their loyalty, they are always doubting your sincerity. At times, they get in trouble to test your reaction. Instead of coming to this troublemaker’s rescue, let them take the consequences for their misdeeds. Turn a deaf ear to complaints that you are unfaithful. You’re true to those who respect and care for you. Manipulators will be left to their own devices. Your time is valuable; don’t waste it on emotional vampires.

Not all publicity is favourable. If people are giving you unwanted attention, it’s time to change their perceptions. Actions speak louder than words. If you do apologise, be sincere. Don’t just say you’re sorry if people feel hurt by your remarks. Instead, take full responsibility for what you’ve said. Follow by changing your ways. When you make promises, be sure to keep them. Admit it when you fall short of goals. Above all, stop pretending to be someone you are not.

Libra

Scorpio

Don’t rush things in a romantic relationship. Let the courtship phase draw out as long as possible. There will be plenty of time to settle down and get serious. Do you already have a partner? Your amour might ask you to do something unconventional. Don’t be afraid to make their fantasy come true. Moving in a new direction will add welcome spice to your life together. Resisting change could cause things to become stale between you. The most rewarding love affairs involve an element of surprise.

Your best friend or romantic partner is behaving erratically. This is undermining your professional prospects. It’s hard to focus on doing a good job when you’re worried what is happening at home. Unless some changes occur, you will not be able to fulfil your career potential. It’s time to issue an ultimatum. You have a right to pursue your dreams. Anyone who tries to block your path doesn’t have your best interests at heart.

Capricorn

Aquarius

Your home life isn’t restful. Either you feel insecure at the place you live or family members have been causing continual disruptions. Finding a place where you can escape the pressure of public life is critical. It may be necessary to find another home or break ties with someone who has been overly reliant on you. People who are invested in the old way of doing things will try to lay a guilt trip on you. Ignore these manipulations; you have a right to forge your own path.

It will be difficult to calm your restless nature. You’ve been subjected to a boring routine. The only way to escape this prison is through a radical act. Burning your bridges will be satisfying. There’s more to life than being financially secure. Leaving a boring job, breaking off a toxic romance or telling off an oppressive family member will lift your spirits. You don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings, but you do resent having your every move dictated by a control freak.

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Your inability to relax is taking a toll on your health. It’s important to scale back your work schedule and enjoy some leisure time. Stay away from electronic devices a full hour before retiring. Reading news reports and engaging on social media will wind you up when you’re supposed to be winding down. Listening to relaxing music before going to sleep will help you forget your troubles. After repeating a soothing ritual for a week, you’ll drift off easily.

Pisces Unpaid debts are making you nervous. You’re tired of feeling like you are behind the eight ball all the time. Finding a more lucrative job will take time, but it is worth the trouble. Explore opportunities involving caring for pets, children and property. A conscientious person like you is a natural for such work. You’ll be able to set your own schedule, leaving you time for creative pursuits. Some family members will pressure you to take a conventional job, but that holds no interest for you.

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Tel: 965 474 314 • Mob: 675 218 436 www.fabfincas.com • fabfincas@gmail.com Apartado de Correos 3, 03630. Sax. Alicante

Villena - Ref: ff0857 Impressive, well presented villa Located just a short drive from Villena, this large villa has 5 double bedrooms, a modern fitted kitchen, large living/dining room, glassed in sun room, salt water swimming pool with spa and a big gazebo with a hot tub. The property also benefits from central heating, air con and has a large utility room. Very competitively priced at 229,995 euros.

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Sell your property with Fabfincas - very competitive rates - new properties urgently needed.

Sax - Ref: ff0858

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Sax - Ref: ff0826

Country house with casita. 4 beds, 3 baths Swimming pool 5,200m2 land.

Finca with separate casita 3 beds, 2 baths Swimming pool. Orchard & veg patch.

Villa with 2 separate casitas. 4 beds, 3 baths Swimming pool & outside kitchen. Ideal for rental.

Country house with gorgeous views. 3 beds, 2 baths Large living/dining room Fitted American style kitchen

Only 179,995 euros

Real bargain at 119,995 euros

Only 199,950 euros

Now only 169,995 euros

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