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Protecting your eyes from the spring sunshine As the weather hots up, it’s not just our skin feeling the heat. Our eyes too are affected by UV rays from the sun. That is why you need to take particular care on the beach, as sand reflects 15% of the UV radiation and sea foam 25%. This is not blocked by a hat, so it’s important to consider your options for protecting your eyes.

Mike Stone, Director of Specsavers Ópticas in Jávea and Calpe explains your options.

1. Standard or prescription polarising lenses – Polarising lenses are a good option to eliminate glare, especially to stop the reflections when you’re at the beach. Once you’ve seen the difference, you won’t want to wear ordinary glasses again. These glasses are also great for driving.

2. Reactions lenses – These are lenses which react to light, darkening when you are outside to become like sunglasses. These are good options if you would rather not change glasses but want to have UV protection and see clearly in all light conditions.

3. UV coating on your prescription glasses – Many of our customers don’t like to change between their normal bifocal or varifocal lenses and sunglasses, so leave their eyes unprotected. However, we can add UV coating to your normal lenses, providing UV protection, without a tint, for only €15.

4. UV coating plus sun tint – You can transform your glasses by adding a brown, grey or green sun tint as well as a UV coating to both protect eyes, relieve eye strain and soften bright lights.

It is so important that you don’t get caught out by the spring sunshine. Living in Spain, you need to protect your eyes all through the year to avoid damage to your eyes and your vision.

Specsavers Ópticas has just launched a new range of 28 new designer sunglasses and 52 own brand styles, including five great new kids’ styles for spring/summer 2019. They can also advise you on the best sun protection options to suit your preference and lifestyle.

Visit them in Avenida Ejércitos Españoles No. 6 in Calpe or Avenida Del Pla 125 in Jávea, or visit www.specsavers.es.

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Easter is nearly upon us and the Creme eggs are once again trying to tempt me.... I know I will buckle, just not sure to what extent yet. I'm quite impressed I have managed not to succumb already!

With spring upon us, it is the perfect time to think about improvements in general - a new you, a new look, a change of decor, kitchen, bathroom, furniture, garden - even your finances, wills etc. and this month's magazine is full of ideas.

The Homes, Gardens and Lifestyle Show in Altea will also be packed with information, features, competitions, talks and demos..... turn to the centre pages to find out more. Come along and say hi, and enter our free prize draw where one lucky person will win 250€ cash.

As the show is in Altea, this month we are highlighting the Marina Baixa area and some reasons why it is definitely worth a visit.

Lesley Congratulations to Malcolm Macintosh from Albir who won the 50€ competition last month, by spotting the logo on page 7. For your chance to win 50€ this month, see inside for details of how to enter.

Front cover photo taken by Ken Taylor.

Telephone:- 633 479 031 email: ken@kentaylor.photography Photography website:- www.kentaylor.photography

Pick up your next issue on 7 May. Deadlines: Editorial & Advertising - 12 noon - 22 April.

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²²²²²²²²²²²²²²²²²²² Chit Chat - Host Families Needed Chit Chat Summer Camp for children in Jávea is one of the most successful language summer schools in Spain. Because of an excess number of children wishing to stay this summer, we are right now recruiting native English speaking Host Families.

If you live in Jávea, Benitachell, Gata, Moraira, Jesus Pobre or Pedreguer and you would like to earn some extra money over the summer months (July & August) and are able to offer a caring and comfortable home to Spanish children for 2 weeks at a time, please call Helena on 650 426 677.

The age groups of the children range from 8 to 15. The children are at home with you overnight, and go off to the Chit Chat school by bus for the day, then return (again by bus) about 5pm-ish and are with you for the evening. This period of time, and having the family evening meal together is when the host family comes into its own, and the time can be used to really get to know the students and encourage them to use their English and to participate in British family life.

On the Saturday in the middle of their stay the children go on an organised trip.

There is absolutely no need for the Host Family to speak Spanish themselves, indeed the very idea is to speak English with the children the whole time, so that for the length of their stay they are exposed to the English language.

With almost 40 years of experience of organising Summer Camps, Chit Chat gives full support to the Host Families. If you are interested, call Helena, the local Supervisor for Chit Chat on 650 426 677.

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Someone once told me that a meeting with a Financial Adviser was like going to the dentist when you have not been for a long time! Well in some respects it is true!

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by Steve Iball, Area Manager deVere Spain

Both are professional and experienced in their fields, both wish to give you the best treatment and understand your issues. They should be fully registered and regulated by their professional bodies.

There is often short-term pain in identifying the problem but the solution protects and prevents even greater pain in the future. Regular follow up meetings are friendly and pain free.

The good news is that I am not qualified to repair or remove teeth but I am the correct person to protect the wealth and health of clients’ finances from tax authorities both in Spain and UK on investments and pensions. The relationship we will build will give you peace of mind on your monies, and will remove any hassle in the event of change of circumstances for relatives and friends.

I am the Area Manager of one of the world’s largest Independent Financial Organisations and we are regulated in Spain and all countries we operate in, so you will have the confidence that there is an experienced large team of people supporting you. My personal experience in this industry is 40 years working with Prudential, Aviva, Barclays and 10 years with deVere.

I offer no obligation information and advice initially either by phone or a meeting at no cost, on all matters financial. We work with individuals who have limited to considerable assets in cash, investments and pensions. So make the call to my mobile or send me an email and we can start taking your worries or concerns away.

This month you can visit me at the Homes, Gardens and Lifestyle Show on stand 62 where you have chance of winning ÂŁ100. See the centre pages for more information.

For more information, contact me on 610 822 484 or email steve.iball@devere-spain.es.

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Property ownership transfer: Did you pay more tax than you should have?

To make this article as simple as possible we’ve created a fictional case.

Let’s imagine you buy resale property in sunny Spain, somewhere in Alicante province.

Your property costs €80,000, which would have 10% transfer tax in the Region of Valencia. You pay the relevant amount of tax: €8,000. Everything clear, everything legal.

However…

A short period of time after, you receive a letter from the tax office claiming €2,000 in extra tax on the purchase of your property.

Why? Because the tax office uses a formula that’s not according to the actual market price of the property.

On their records, your property is calculated at €100,000. The relevant tax on that amount would be 10%, hence the €2,000 difference they are claiming (€10,000 tax according to their records minus €8,000 paid at purchase).

The good news

The court sentence 2186/2018 from the Spanish Supreme Court determined the way the tax office calculated the real value of the property is inappropriate.

The formula used by this entity does not correspond with the actual value of the property, as such formula is based on parameters from the time before the financial crisis, where properties were more expensive.

The solution

There are two possible scenarios: 1. You already received the initiation of their own calculation of the value 2. You have just received the second letter from the tax office with the invoice In scenario number 1, do not appeal yet and wait for the letter with the invoice, as it is only a provisional liquidation of the revaluation.

In scenario number 2, you have 30 days to appeal against the definitive revaluation to a higher authority.

Are you within any of the previous scenarios? Please give us a ring at 96 647 1898 or send us an email at admin@sun-lawyers.com.

We’ll be happy to hear from you!

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Take care when choosing your Health Insurance provider in Spain When living in Spain, unless you are entitled to public healthcare you will need health insurance to obtain Residencia and obviously, to give you access to medical care; which of course is vital. There is no way round it and you would be very foolish living in a country without access to Doctors, Consultants and hospitals.

Then you have the problem of which health insurance company to select? I can only advise you to be very careful when choosing and don’t just go with the cheapest policy. It will give you very little or no cover! I have been working closely with ASSSA in excess of 20 years and I myself am a client.

ASSSA are very experienced and very clear with what they offer and over the years they have invested heavily in expanding their medical network within Spain and are continuing to do so. The majority of the medical services provide English speaking staff which I can assure you helps with the stress when requiring medical attention.

One of the most important aspects of a health insurance policy is “Guaranteed for Life”. This means you will not be given notice to terminate your contract if you have an expensive claims year. This is vitally important as otherwise you will be without medical care when you need it most. In addition, when seeking alternative cover you will have accumulated an extensive list of pre-existing illnesses and may not be accepted.

With ASSSA “the age you join is the age you stay”, this means that your premium will not increase merely because you have gone into another age bracket. Unless these 2 clauses are written in the documentation from other providers, then despite verbal assurances you may find that the terms are not available.

As an added bonus, my Head Office in Jávea has a dedicated ASSSA department which will guide you through the process and assist with the administration of your policy.

For more information contact one of my specialists on 96 579 5372, email info@jennifercunningham.net or visit the website www.jennifercunningham.net.

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“Should I or shouldn't I?” We have had months of uncertainty regarding Brexit and what we should do to prepare and get our paperwork in order.

Now we are told that as Residents of Spain there may be more of an urgency with a new Law granted in March to change our UK driving Licence to Spanish within 9 months if there is a No Deal or our exit is delayed.

We spoke to Lisa Turner, the Director of PMR Property Management & Rentals in Alfaz del Pi, and her advice was quite clear.

“Your Licence should be changed within 2 years of becoming a Spanish Resident, but now we may ALL only have until December 2019 to do this” she said, “If you have a UK Licence and are Resident in Spain, change it now to keep on the right side of the Law and any new rules that may be passed over the next weeks and months as things hopefully become more clear”.

This seems good advice. If you would like help with making the change, give PMR a call on 96 626 0877 or visit them at the Homes, Gardens and Lifestyle Show - see centre pages for more information. Also see their advert alongside for other services offered.

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Builders – the good, the bad or just M3BT? No matter where you live in the U.K, France, Germany or here in Spain there are always those builders who give our trade a really bad name.

Frequently M3BT is approached to help remedy a problem that a client is facing not knowing where to turn next when it comes to a construction problem. The key problem people face in Spain when building a new house or reforming a resale is that they do not speak the local language, do not understand the local town hall legislation and have not taken independent advice.

One of our current clients contracted a builder and whilst the client was working in the Middle East was led to believe that work was progressing… The contractor made more frequent requests for payment outside the agreed payment schedule, so the client requested an independent survey on the work carried out. It transpired that the project was behind schedule and the costs were exaggerated and now the contract is terminated. M3BT are in the process of finishing our client’s home …fully insured, transparent contract, certified payment schedule and weekly progress reports have given our clients renewed confidence.

This is just one of many sad tales we hear from our clients. This particular client contacted us through an independent forum and was recommended to us by one of our repeat clients.

M3BT cover the whole of the northern Costa Blanca providing all building services from new builds, entire reforms or kitchen and bathroom refits. As well as new pools and terraces and pool repair work. M3BT are the preferred installer for Covrex pool covers in the Costa Blanca.

If you are considering a new build or a reform then why not contact us to discuss your project and you can also chat to one of our satisfied clients. Just give M3BT a call on 618 084 156 or visit www.m3bt.com.

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Bunions or HAV?

The Bunion or Hallux Valgus is a deformity of the foot caused by a deviation of the first toe towards the middle axis of the foot and a deviation of the first metatarsal towards the outer edge of the foot accompanied by irregular bone growth in the first metatarsal head and articular incongruity of the metatarsophalangeal joint.

This causes pain due to inflammation of the soft tissues of the area from constant friction against footwear and from the structural and mechanical alteration due to the bone deviation.

When is it recommended to operate on bunions?

It is recommended to operate on bunions when they are painful, when osteoarthritis appears or the structural deformity affects walking correctly which in turn affects other levels of the locomotor system. It is also advisable to perform surgery in cases in which as a result of the bunion, the toes are deforming like when the second toe appears hammer-like.

When a patient wishes to undergo an operation a professional should study each case individually, taking into account the age, health status, lifestyle ... etc. At Portalet Clinic, we will explain in detail and alleviate any worries without compromise.

What type of technique is carried out at Clinica Podológica Portalet?

We perform minimum incision surgery. As its name suggests, it is done using minimal skin incisions, usually 2 to 4mm. Through (or other feet problems) these millimetric incisions we can reach the soft tissues and bone, without causing injury to the adjacent tissues.

Advantages of Minimal Incision Surgery: - Immediate recovery as the procedure is minimal.

- The patient walks away with a post-surgical shoe without crutches or help.

- After just 48 hours the patient can continue life as normal.

- Almost painless.

Before After Before After - No fixing bolts or needles used. One of the drawbacks of open surgery is the use of fixing materials, with Minimal Incision Surgery fixations are not necessary as the soft tissues themselves, which we have respected, the joint capsule and a light dressing are responsible for this.

- Local anesthetic, only affecting the foot, so the dose used is less.

This non-invasive approach is fast, - No hemostasia (restriction of blood flow). As the size of the effective and costs less than you might incision is so small, there is little bleeding so there is no need for a think. Call us and we’ll get you back on tourniquet, thus avoiding all risks of cutting blood flow.

- Less risk of infection. The small size of the incisions also your feet in no time. decreases the risk of infection.

We also diagnose and treat: Bunions / - Barely visible scaring.

Hallux Valgus, Claw / Hammer Toes, CLÍNICA PODOLÓGICA PORTALET Experts in foot surgery - Bunions - Hammertoes - Calcaneal Spur Taylor’s Bunion, Heel Spur, Metatarsalgia - Helomas (Corn) Etc. (ball of the foot pain) and Neuroma or Other treatments available at our centre:- Removal of corns and Morton’s Toe calluses - Ingrown toenails - Removal of warts and fungi Lara Virginia Yáñez Carra - Computerised study of the foot and footsteps - Made to measure www.calpepodologos.es orthopedic soles - Treatment for Diabetic Foot.

C / Portalet 9, 1st floor G, entrance through the Serrella building in front of Mercadona, Calpe (centre).

Telephone: 96 583 5245, email: info@calpepodologos.es or visit: Calle Portalet 9, 1st Floor, Door G • Calpe www.calpepodologos.es.

Suffering with Bunions?

KEYHOLE FOOT SURGERY The Effective Solution

CLINICA PORTALET

Tel: 96 583 5245

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Non Invasive Facelift with Botox and Fillers Botox is the first go to treatment for taking years off the face giving a refreshed open eyed appearance.

Treatment of turkey neck with Botox before and after The areas of the face most commonly treated with Botox are: The forehead - Frown lines - Crow's feet

Smokers lines before and after Botox and filler

But many people do not realise that Botox can treat a number of other areas in the face. Having Botox in the top part of the face and not in the lower part can be a give away ‘Botox face’ but if the bottom half of the face is treated as well the whole overall appearance of the person becomes lifted and completely rejuvenated.

Only the most experienced doctor however who knows his or her anatomy to perfection must be chosen to carry out these procedures otherwise disastrous results could occur!

Advanced Botox injection procedures include: Droopy jowls - Gummy smile - Dimpled chin - Smokers lines - Sad mouths Turkey neck.

Before and after full face Botox and filler

Filler and Botox go hand in hand....

Filler can be used to replace volume lost around a sad mouth, to treat lip lines, to restore an uneven jawline or simply to fill in neck lines and cheek lines.

Filler will recondition the skin but Botox will relax the muscles so that the filler stays in place longer. The amount of filler and the thickness of filler used will depend on the person's skin, the area treated and the results wanting to be achieved.

The quality of the filler is of upmost importance to prevent any allergic reactions and granulomas (cysts), to achieve a homogenous result and to increase the longevity of the product.

ZEN - SMILE - SPA, Calle Jorge Luis Borges 8, Jávea.

Telephone 96 579 3810. www.spajavea.es.

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Osteopathy I would like to introduce myself. My name is Tonia Sheriff. I qualified as an Osteopath in 1995 in England having studied the required four year full-time course. Prior to moving to Spain in 1999 I practiced in London.

Some of you may have heard of Osteopathy but may still not be quite clear on what it is and how it may help painful conditions. So here is a little bit of information on its history and approach to treatment.

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a safe and effective therapy that was founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in the U.S.A. in 1871. This ground-breaking therapy quickly gained popularity amongst his medical peers and was recognised as an effective and therapeutic treatment for painful conditions. Its beneficial effects on the health in general were also noted. Soon Osteopathic colleges were established. Osteopathy arrived in Britain in 1917. There are now hundreds of colleges all over the world. Whereas in many countries Osteopathy is still struggling to be recognised, in the United States and Great Britain it has been recognised by the medical profession and government. In fact, Osteopathy became the first major complementary health care profession to be accorded statutory recognition under the 1993 Osteopathy Act in Britain.

Osteopathic studies include a profound understanding of anatomy, physiology, neurology, pathology, clinical medicine and bio-mechanics as well as osteopathic philosophy and treatment techniques. This 4 year university degree course assures high professional standards.

Osteopaths have an in depth understanding of how the body functions and how imbalances in the structure can cause stress and strain on any of the soft tissues including muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. These damaged areas may in turn cause congestion and inflammation in surrounding tissues such as the organs and affecting the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Also any imbalance on the inside (around or in the organs) may cause irritation of the superficial tissues.

Through careful case history taking, the osteopath begins to establish possible causes for the painful condition. Then, using their knowledge of bio-mechanics and function, a physical examination is carried out.

The patient is asked to perform certain movements close to the affected area so that the origin of the restriction causing pain can be found. As the body functions as a whole unit other areas maybe examined and considered for treatment too.

What is the treatment?

Osteopathy is a hands-on treatment. After diagnosing the cause of the underlying problem, the osteopath will use a series of rhythmical stretching and articulatory movements and soft-tissue techniques to relax and stretch muscles and mobilise and balance joints. Adjustment techniques may then be used, to improve the range of movement and positioning of a joint, or series of joints, where and when necessary.

If you have any specific questions, please send me an email to toniasheriff@gmail.com.

For an appointment please call 96 583 4799 or 637 715 308 (Calpe). www.costablancaosteopaths.com.

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Yoga in the morning at Serenity It has been shown that yoga in the morning helps you focus on the day ahead, boost your energy levels, reduce stress, boost your metabolism and help you tone up.

With these gorgeous spring mornings what better place to start your day than on the Serenity rooftop terrace in Moraira looking straight out to sea.

Sessions take place on Monday and Tuesday starting at 9.30am.

To find out more, call Kelly at Serenity on 96 503 5063. See advert below left for more information.

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The Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Surgery: Part 1 If you are considering cosmetic surgery, then the first step is to schedule a consultation. Most probably you will be wondering what cosmetic surgery questions you should ask your potential surgeon.

To help, we have compiled a list of the 10 most frequently asked questions about cosmetic surgery. We will discuss the first 5 questions this month, and the second 5 questions next month.

At Clinica El Arenal our goal is to improve patients’ appearance and self-esteem through the art and science of cosmetic surgery.

Often, patients come to us asking questions that can help them decide if cosmetic surgery is a good fit for them. And, when you are planning to make such a big change to your appearance, there is no such thing as being too inquiring.

Here are the first 5 of the most commonly asked cosmetic surgery questions: 1 Q: Am I a good candidate for cosmetic surgery?

A: In general, non-smokers who are in good overall health and are currently at a healthy body weight are good candidates for cosmetic surgery. Those who suffer from serious health problems need to be assessed properly and discussed, but normally it can be done under certain specific protocols.

2 Q: What is the best age to have plastic surgery?

A: There is no ´right age´ for plastic surgery. Treatments such as breast augmentation/reduction, tummy tucks, etc tend to be more common for younger patients, while older patients may be more likely to seek procedures such as an eyelid lift, brow lift, facelift or neck lift.

3 Q: How good will the results of the surgery be?

A: It is very important for prospective patients to have realistic expectations for their surgery results. Honesty about your medical history, plastic surgery goals and any concerns you have is crucial so we can make an informed and realistic assessment about what procedures may be best for you.

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discuss your desired results and evaluate your goals on a case-bycase basis. During the consultation, we will also discuss individual factors, such as your unique body type, bone structure, size, age and we will also review your health history and give you additional instructions for pre- and post-surgery.

4 Q: Is plastic surgery safe?

A: As with all surgical procedures, some level of risk is possible.

Our medical staff are highly trained and have many hours of surgical experience. We will do everything possible to minimise complications during your surgery. The risk is minimised as well, by the fact of not using general anaesthetic but sedation instead.

Additionally, it is essential to follow all your pre- and postoperative instructions exactly, and thoroughly discuss any and all medical conditions with us before your procedure. This is the best way to ensure a smooth surgery and recovery process.

5 Q: How do I prepare for surgery?

A: Our article last month (March issue) was all about 'Getting in Shape for Surgery'. Preparing both mentally and physically for cosmetic surgery procedures such as a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, facelift or brow lift, though fairly straightforward, is necessary for a successful surgical outcome.

Dr Ignacio Poole is a specialist Surgeon with a Master in Aesthetic Surgery. He is also a certified family doctor / GP. If there is anything about your appearance that bothers you, however small, then there is an invitation waiting for you.

Feel free to call into the clinic and find out about all the different services and procedures. The first consultative visit is completely free.

Clinica El Arenal, Av Arenal 2, Jávea. Telephone 96 579 2418, Mon - Fri 10.30am to 1.30pm, email: clinicaarenal@gmail.com.

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Wedding hair!

It’s the time of year when brides are visiting Spain in preparation for their big day!

Spain has become a very popular destination for weddings for lots of reasons. The main one being the sunshine, the beautiful coast line, and of course the exquisite wines and beers, let alone the cuisine, all at an affordable cost!

So what is the “in” look for brides this year? And what does Jo Black - Wedding Hair Expert - recommend?

Well, long soft loose waves seem to be the most popular at the moment! Finger waving has at last returned to achieve this look. The only problem with this is the lasting effect in Spain’s fabulous climate! So as an alternative, to achieve such a look and keep it, Jo uses a hot iron tool which helps to shape the soft waves leaving a lasting result!

Soft loose messy knot buns are another popular look. You would think something messy and tussled would be easy to achieve. Apparently not! Once again this style needs to hold its place for the day as well as the evening. A great result is always achieved during the prepping of any style, so Jo Black recommends plenty of volume powder and curl to help to mould the desired look.

Hair-ups are always best done on dirty hair!

Recently washed hair causes the hair to be soft and fluffy and can result in droppage!

For any bride to be, a trial run is always recommended. This helps the bride to discuss any concerns and for her to try out a couple of styles beforehand so she knows her chosen look will be the one she wants.

Aspe, KRU’s puppy, suggests the hair on a wedding day is just as important as the bride’s dress!

Instagram: bridal_hair. Website: www.joblackweddinghairspecialist.com.

Fallas has also been upon us!

Fallera hair is Spain’s most traditional hairstyle. A remarkable hair style using real hair extensions plaited and blended in with the falleras natural hair and colour, and setting their hair into 3 pieces!

Mónos.

3 large hair combs called peinetas are part of the fallera accessories! As well as the ornamental hairpins which help hold and design the figure of 8 in the back of the hair!

This hair style can take up to 1½ hours to achieve! I’m still working on minimising this time with a bit more practice! Falleras often leave the hair in overnight using a stocking to hold hair in place! Or they take the alternative route and visit their hair salon at early hours each morning of fallas!

Jo Black is KRU’s wedding hair and fallera hair professional! For more details contact KRU on 96 646 3970 or visit KRU which is just opposite Lidl in Jávea. See our advert on the Horoscopes page.

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Indian Cookery Course, a Spa Resort in the Sun the Perfect Place to Chill Relax and Learn!

It's showtime - it’s the time of the year for one our favourite events; the Homes Gardens and Lifestyle Show. It’s much more than just a show, over the years we have met and made some wonderful connections with fellow traders and customers alike.

It was at this show a couple of years ago we met and connected with DAHI Homemade Yogurt son and mother duo Linda and Didrik from the luxurious Akinon Resort and Spa in La Nucia. They too are celebrating their tenth anniversary. The resort boasts all the facilities you would expect from a spa including open air and indoor swimming pools, a gym, treatment rooms plus a restaurant, 28 apartments and something most spa resorts don’t have, an onsite cookery school.

Curry On Cooking are delighted to team up with Akinon Resort to run two Indian cookery courses delivered by Spice Sister Veena Josh in May (28th May - 2nd June) and October (1st Oct - 6th Oct).

Suitable for all levels the courses are designed for passionate curry lovers, novices and cooks keen to learn and perfect their cooking expertise. The courses cover a broad range of cooking techniques and skills; perfect if you want to learn how to blend and cook with spices, create modern and classical curries, chutneys, snacks, starters and street food; learn the secrets of making perfect Indian cheese, yoghurt and bread.

Included in the price cooking classes and course materials, accommodation, meals, 30-minute spa treatment and use of facilities.

For further more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1200424870110303/ and https://www.facebook.com/ events/598559427223735 BOOK TODAY! Contact Veena Josh, Curry on Cooking at keepcalm@curryoncooking.com or Didrik Bratlund, Akinon Resort at didrik@akinonresort.com.

This month’s recipe is a taste of one of the dishes we’ll be teaching.

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Currylicous recipe for yogurt.

Homemade curd is quick and easy to make requiring just two ingredients; full fat milk and a starter culture.

Ingredients 1 litre fresh full fat milk 1 tablespoon natural live yoghurt Time: 6- 8 hours. Makes: 1 litre of yoghurt.

Recipe - In a sauce / milk pan bring the milk to boiling point.

- Cool the milk until your little pinky can be dipped into it for 9/10 seconds (110 degrees if using a thermometer).

- Add the tablespoon of natural yogurt stir gently.

- Place in a thermos flask and leave it to set for 6-8 hours.

TIP: To make salty lassi drink whisk 3 tbsp yogurt into a glass of milk or water until frothy, Season with salt and pepper. For a mango lassi use fresh or mango pulp whizz up with half a cup of yogurt, a splash of water, a pinch of cardamom, 1 teaspoon of honey and ice.

Curry on Cooking kits can be purchased at the show, the courses or online and include:

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Do Osteopathic Treatments Work?

Osteopathy is a way of detecting and treating damaged parts of the body such as muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints.

When the body is balanced and efficient, just like a well-tuned machine, it will function with the minimum of wear and tear, leaving more energy for living.

Heidi Tryland is a UK qualified Osteopath. She is Norwegian and graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London. She practices at her clinic in Denia.

So, do OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENTS WORK? What better way to find out than to hear from 3 of Heidi's actual patients: Sue Rutter came to see me complaining of shoulder pain and hip I thought my jogging days were over until I met this ‘wonder pain. She had been suffering with a painful shoulder for 6 months worker’. So glad I found her.″ and struggled with pain when she was reaching for something, or Sue Rutter, Denia, 11th March 2019 doing simple things like getting her T-shirt on and off. She was unable to do yoga anymore and was experiencing pain during the “I’m a runner and I have been having problems with my hip and night when she slept on her painful shoulder. She also complained lower back (SI joint pain plus a slipped disc) for over 2 years and of hip pain which she had suffered from for years, she had stopped I have seen many doctors, traumatologists and masseurs. None running and even taking long walks were out of the question. of them helped me. In the past 3 months, I have been visiting She was just in too much pain and she thought she had given up Heidi and I can confidently say, she is the best osteopath I have running for life. She had tried other therapies but without success. ever visited. My “twisted” pelvis was getting chronic and more On examination Sue was diagnosed with shoulder tendonitis and painful. She diagnosed my issues immediately and corrected them a pelvic torsion (misaligned pelvis). She was treated with muscle in a few sessions. Now I’m pain free and away from medication. release techniques, trigger points inhibition treatments, joint Amazing!” manipulations of the sacroiliac joint, sacral release and stretches. From Heidi's Facebook Page, this is a review by LR of Denia on She was also shown how to stretch certain muscle groups herself, 23rd April 2019. how to move the shoulder joint and how to ice the painful tendon "I have had my first appointment today and I'm very excited. Heidi in her shoulder at home. She improved greatly after one session has finally given me a painless day, the first I have had for a long and was starting her running program after 2 sessions. time. I'm looking forward to the next dates with her, she is a really ″I cannot recommend Heidi highly enough. She is a very qualified and sympathetic therapist. Since I've been in treatment caring individual who is not only extremely experienced and with other therapists for over 15 years, I know what I'm writing." knowledgeable in her field but she can totally empathise with Written by MR, from Denia. whatever problem she is presented with and puts you totally at ease.

Heidi has, in 2 visits, got me back exercising after years of being a couch potato due to long standing issues with my hip and shoulder.

Heidi Tryland, UK Qualified Osteopath, Calle Marques de Campo 60, 2nd Floor, Door 15, Bell 315, Denia. Telephone 625 709 515, or email heiditryland@yahoo.co.uk. www.deniaosteopath.com.

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our ARIES Say it as it is rather than going round in circles. If you get straight to the point you will get the response you need and will stop you getting frustrated with people misinterpreting your words. This doesn't mean you have to be rude, just clearer with your directions.

TAURUS A few hiccups will leave you wondering if you made the right decision. Remember they are only hiccups and things will soon get back to normal again.

You don't normally second guess yourself as you know your decisions are sound - so don't start doing it now.

GEMINI Your brain is looking for a challenge away from the normal everyday ones.

Try finding a puzzle you haven't tried before, be it mathematical, cryptic or literally a jigsaw puzzle, just something to test the grey matter.

CANCER Finding a way to reduce your stress is proving stressful in itself. Ask around and you will be surprised at the amount of different ways people find to de-stress.

There is one out there for you - don't give up.

LEO The more things you cross of your to do list the more seems to be added. Stop starting jobs and not finishing them and learn to delegate!

VIRGO You are finding that talking more is helping you and everyone around you get things done more quickly and in a way that you are all happier with the end result.

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oroscope LIBRA This month will see a new direction in regards to your romantic relationship. Put aside petty differences and concentrate on the good you bring to each other. Working together will bring you so much closer.

SCORPIO You are finding it hard not to tell everyone about an idea you have as you worry that they may think you are being over excited about 'something or nothing'. You tell everyone if that's what you want to as for you this is a big deal. Your enthusiasm will rub off on them.

SAGITTARIUS Being a bit too spontaneous could get you into problems this month although doing something and suffering the consequences could well be better than not doing anything and regretting it later.

As long as it is not hurting anyone in the process then go for it.

CAPRICORN If you can, spoil yourself with a treat or treats this month. If money is an issue then make it a walk along the beach, or a lie in. Whatever it is do something that makes you feel good - you deserve it.

AQUARIUS Distractions are causing you to make silly mistakes.

Put down the phone, move yourself away from chatter and get your head down. Concentrate will be the key word!

PISCES Confiding in someone close will take the relationship to another level and you are both ready for this change. Making plans together will give you both something to work towards and look forward to.

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Come to “Casa de los Sentidos” for a fantastic experience that will tickle all your senses.

‘Casa de los Sentidos’ translates to ‘House of the Senses´. We are new in Jávea, and from April onwards we are the perfect place for you to indulge yourself for an entire day (or part of the day) in one of our arts and crafts fun and creative workshops.

Experience is not necessary, because we teach you everything. You can enjoy a workshop alone or with friends. Also nice as a Birthday gift or Bachelorette Party or just as a lovely ‘Girls day out’!

You’ll be going home with something to cherish. At Casa de los Sentidos we want you to thoroughly enjoy your time here, but also take home something to remember your experience by.

For example, in our porcelain ‘Dot Painting’ workshop you could create a painted Cake Tier stand or painted Plate which will undoubtedly impress your guests when you serve your snacks or sweets from your hand painted masterpiece at home.

In the Macramé workshop you could ‘knot yourself’ a beautiful Macramé Wall Hanging or Macramé feathers. If you don’t already know how, we’ll teach you the basic knots. Either, or both, will look beautiful hanging on your wall at home, and draw lots of attention. And you will love being able to say “I made that!”

Or you could choose our workshop to knot a Boho Clutch Bag in whatever colour you choose, or what about creating some beautiful Crepe Paper Peonies (flowers) which are so ornate that they are indistinguishable from real Peonies.

Getting excited already? The above is just a small taster of our initial workshops, and for the future we have lots and lots of more creative workshop ideas.

SO LET’S GET GOING! This is a wonderful way to spend a day. Don’t wait another moment, come and join us! The workshops are kept to a small size, usually 6 to 8 persons, to ensure fun, interaction and success with the project.

They include all food and drinks (coffee and homemade cake, extensive lunch, various drinks etc) and all of the materials that will be needed. In short this is a lovely enjoyable pamper day, to create your lovely enjoyable physical creation.

Check the website www.casadelossentidos.com to book a workshop or just visit for more information, or call us on 691 701 183 or email info@casadelossentidos.com.

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What to Do if in a Car Accident in Spain: Part One Continuing our series of articles about "What to do in the event of....", over the next two months we will look at what to do if you are involved in a car accident in Spain: Part one will cover what to do at the scene, who to call etc and Part two in May’s issue will cover how to fill in the accident report document for insurance after a car crash.

The pro­ced­ure in the event of a road traffic ac­ci­dent in Spain will de­ pend on the sever­ity of the ac­ci­dent, whether there are in­jur­ies and if it is neces­sary for the po­lice to be in­volved.

What To Do at the Scene of an Ac­ci­dent · Stop im­me­di­ately. · Al­ways put on a re­flect­ive jacket be­fore leav­ing the car (both pas­sen­ger and driver). In Spain, it is ob­lig­at­ory to put on a reflective jacket. It is ad­vis­able for pas­sen­gers to stay in the car if it is safe to do so and off the road, but in any case, they should not walk on the road without a re­flect­ive jacket, even in the day. When all the pas­sen­gers are out­side of the vehicles it is of­ten a risk that they can be hit by other drivers. But if they do need to get out of the car, then they must wait somewhere safe for the po­lice, am­bu­lance, break­down vehicle etc. · Switch hazard warning lights on, and place one warning triangle 50 metres in front of the car, and one 50 metres behind. · If you can, you should move the vehicle after tak­ing some pho­tos. You could be fined for ob­struct­ing the traffic or just for leav­ing the vehicle on the road. Un­less the vehicles cannot be moved or there are people with ser­i­ous in­jur­ies, vehicles must be pulled over as far as pos­sible off the road. · All drivers in­volved must ex­change de­tails; re­gis­tra­tion num­ber, name, ad­dress and in­sur­ance com­pany. · Take the li­cence plate num­ber (matricula) of all the vehicles and wit­nesses in­volved (this could be vi­tal if the case goes to court). · Never sign any pa­per­work un­less absolutely cer­tain you un­der­stand and agree with it. · If dam­age is caused and the owner is not there to re­port it (e.g. a crash with a parked car or into someone’s prop­erty) it must be re­por­ted.

If there have been in­jur­ies or fatal­it­ies · If there have been in­jur­ies or fatal­it­ies then you should call the po­lice and am­bu­lance. Call the Guardia Civil on 112 or Poli­cia Local on 092 from a mo­bile or land­line (calls are free) or use one of the SOS tele­phones loc­ated on mo­tor­ways and main roads. · In ac­cord­ance with ba­sic first aid rules, you should keep the in­jured per­son warm and do not move a cas­u­alty un­less they are in danger of fur­ther in­jury. Wit­nesses of an ac­ci­dent are ob­liged to con­tact the emer­gency ser­vices and as­sist the ac­ci­dent vic­tims un­til help ar­rives (De­lito de Om­i­sion del De­ber de So­corro). It is a crim­inal of­fence to see someone in­jured and leave. However, once there is one per­son tak­ing care of the in­jured un­til the emer­gency ser­vices ar­rive, the other people (wit­nesses or not) do not have to re­main. · If the po­lice at­tend the scene of an ac­ci­dent they will make an acci­dent re­port. They may make charges of driv­ing of­fences.

When the po­lice of­fi cers de­term­ine who is li­able or at fault for the crash they could give them a ticket, and both drivers are ob­liged to carry out a breath­alyser test and some­times a drug test. · If a driver sus­pects a driver in­volved in the ac­ci­dent has been drink­ing or tak­ing drugs then they must in­form the po­lice. · If there are no in­jur­ies and only minor dam­age caused there is no need to call the po­lice.

This article is supplied by the Asociacion Amigos Europeos de Javea who operate a fleet of private ambulances throughout most of the Marina Alta, including inland. Their ambulances are akin to mobile intensive care units, capable of saving lives or reducing the severity of an injury.

To join, speak with Laure Bolufer, the AAEdJ Registration Manager on 96 579 6099 (Laure works from 10am to 1pm every weekday). Membership costs just €50 for a whole year for the whole family, and wherever you live, Laure will be able to confirm if your area is covered.

ASOCIACION AMIGOS EUROPEOS DE JAVEA. Avenida Juan Carlos 1, No 69, 03730 Jávea. Telephone 96 579 6099 (24hr).

Email: amigos_europeos@yahoo.es.

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Nestled in an exclusive urbanisation on the lower slopes of the tranquil hills surrounding Calpe on the Costa Blanca area of Spain. The Colina Club offers the residents a home to enjoy the stunning views over Calpe to the Mediterranean Sea and the famed nature reserve of the PeĂąon de Ifach.

The Colina Club Independent Living Apartments and the Residence have been providing a safe location that offers peace of mind and the security of excellent care for the past 28 years. It was the first purpose built Continuous Care Complex on the Costa Blanca and today it is still going from strength to strength.

It offers one and two bedroom independent living apartments allowing you to keep your independence yet still have all the medical back-up available from our private Doctor and nursing staff. This includes your own personal panic button alarm, monitored 24 hours a day, in case of an emergency. These services, amongst others, are included in the price of your monthly rental.

Part of the facilities at the Colina Club is the Residence. This 20 room fully licensed Nursing and Rest Home provides a warm, friendly, family atmosphere with comfort, intimacy and independence for those who need short term rehabilitation through to long term care.

Every resident has their own large private room with an en-suite bathroom. This is your home and you are welcome to add your personal touches to the room.

Would you like to stay in your room and watch British Satellite TV? Would you like to go into the community areas and enjoy a movie or join in the games and activities? Would you like to sit on the terrace with a drink and enjoy the peaceful views over the campo and on out to the Mediterranean and PeĂąon de Ifach? The choice is yours, you are free to roam around the facility at your leisure.

The safety and well being of the residents are our main priorities and to assist the staff with these all the common areas are covered by CCTV cameras and every resident has their own personal alarm.

Being a small residence and with a high staffing ratio we are able to take the time to be with you and to provide the personal attention that suits your individual requirements. Our Doctor, licensed nurses, auxiliary nursing staff, Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Social Worker and other members of staff are here to take care of your medical and personal requirements.

Our staff clean your room, make your bed, do your laundry, provide assistance moving between the various areas of the Residence and will assist you in your daily bathing (if required).

Our kitchen staff prepare daily menus using fresh and natural products. They provide a varied menu but with an English theme. The menus are prepared by a dietician and approved by our Doctor. The traditional Friday fish and chips and Sunday roasts are always a favourite.

It really is the perfect place for seniors who want to retire to the sun, enjoy a level of independence, whilst being safe in the knowledge that qualified care is literally on their doorstep.

When the stress of day to day living becomes too much on your own, come and join your new family at the Colina Club Residence.

Call us today to arrange a viewing on 96 583 7310 for the Residence or 96 583 5226 for the Independent Living Apartments. More information and photographs are available on the website www.colinaclub.com.

Visit us at the Homes, Gardens and Lifestyle Show - see centre pages for more information.

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Tearing up the Salon Rule Book

by Claire Alexander Studio - Altea

Claire Alexander Studio has torn up the salon rule book with their impressive new flagship in Altea. A one-stop beauty shop complete with a cafe-come-social space.

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It’s been an amazing journey to get here. In 2004 Claire decided to spread her wings from Lancashire, England and move to Costa Blanca, Spain for a new venture, just herself and her 11 year old daughter Ainsley. Not knowing anyone here was daunting at first, but with her qualifications and knowledge of the industry (as Claires' mum was a well-known hairdresser in Burnley, Lancashire), she decided to start working self-employed in different salons in the local area. Building friends and clients along the way Claire decided to go it alone and open her own Claires Nail Room in Benidorm indoor market. Three years on she decided to move to the lovely coastal town of Albir to a bigger salon to include hair, beauty and nails. Salon Claires has gone from strength to strength over 8 years and built up a valuable reputation in the area and social media. In 2017 Claire saw a gap in the market for male grooming and decided to open a barbers in Alfaz Del Pi, Barberia No10.

One year later here she is in Altea. Claire Alexander Studio, with their new concept bringing the salon experience and male grooming together under 1 roof. 'Not just your average salon' with Claire and her crews creativity and drive we are sure this new concept will be a huge success.

A one-stop beauty shop complete with a cafe-come-social space. In addition to cuts, colour and styling they are known to be the best in town. You can book in for all your beauty services. NOVALASH Eyelash extensions, It's NSI on nails, enter their relax area for massage and skin treatments and visit the new brow bar all under the one roof.

Find them opposite the port on the sea front in Altea (C/ St. Perre no - 44, Altea). There’s ample parking just opposite. Open 10am - 18.30pm, it's perfect for pre- or post-work appointments, or even for day-long pampering, should your schedule permit. Call them on: +34 96 505 3144 or email them at: clairealexanderstudio@hotmail.com.

Come and meet Claire and her team at the Homes Gardens and Lifestyle show at Villa Gadea on 5 and 6 April – stand 23 (Salon Palmeral).

CBD Oil – Stop, please read this!

Genius Hemp is here to help with answering questions and spreading the word about this amazing product. A World Health Organisation report has stated that CBD oil has been found to be beneficial for many things including sleep disorders, inflammation, arthritis, anxiety, stress, to name but a few.

Available in different strengths it can be tailored to different issues. Genius Hemp oil is grown, purified and extracted in Switzerland, bottled, independently lab tested and then distributed from its packing facility in Netherlands. Every bottle has a batch code which can be referenced to independent laboratory results guaranteeing what you are receiving in the bottle. CBD oil has been around for thousands of years and is now available legally across Europe.

Come and have a chat with us at the Homes, Garden and Lifestyle show, Stand 13, Villa Gadea Hotel, Altea, 5 – 6 April. www.geniushempcbd.com.

Drivers needed Can you spare a few hours a week and help MABS provide transport to and from hospital and clinic appointments for patients going for radiotherapy or chemotherapy treatment across the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida areas?

Your mileage and expenses will be reimbursed. All you need are a few hours spare a week and a vehicle! If that's you and you feel you could help then please get in touch.

Contact John: 634 303 271.

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It’s a ‘Double A’ – Alfaz and Albir

By Jack Troughton

ALFAZ del Pi and its blue-eyed baby, beach resort Albir, are home to over 90 nationalities all determined to enjoy the laid back life of the Mediterranean coast.

Immediate neighbours to the hustle and bustle of Benidorm – Spain’s most well-known holiday destination – there is a cosmopolitan population calling the municipality home and a healthy intake of visitors arriving every year.

While Alfaz itself is 2km inland, Albir is on the coast and at the other end of the bay from Altea; a popular walk away, linked by a coastal road and wide footpath, with excellent views of Calpe’s Peñon de Ifach, one of the coast’s famous landmarks.

Alfaz del Pi is 47km north of Alicante and visitors arrive from both the city and Valencia’s airport – the town is roughly between the two.

And Alfaz itself is built in the foothills of the Sierra Gelada. It is a year round destination for holidaymakers because of its hot sunny summers and mild sunny winters; a winning combination that has attracted thousands of north Europeans wanting to share some of the sunshine – even the Romans set up home.

The town dates back to the occupation of southern Spain by the Moors.

The name ‘Alfaz’ derives from the Arabic for ‘sown land’; the area was used to grow fruit and almonds.

The word ‘Pi’ was a later addition; it comes from the Valencian r e g i o n a l language word for pine tree; in 1786 villagers planted a pine in protest at the continued rule of the barony of historic Polop – things can move slowly in Spain, and this was achieved...but not until 1836.

Agriculture continues to play a part in the local economy but the tourist boom of the 20th Century and the ease of travel means tourism has become an essential part of the economy.

The municipality also became a landmark for freedom of movement; for some years Alfaz been renowned for having more foreign residents living there full time than its Spanish population and it is seen as an ideal place to put down retirement roots.

A strong year-round population ensures there is a wealth of cultural and sporting events, and a host of associations and charities to attract expats – the town hall is in Alfaz and the town boasts a large casa de cultura and a calendar full of events.

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Playa de Albir is a pebble beach but boasts a Blue Flag for the quality of the water and the amenities, plus little coves to explore – it also has a wonderful promenade separating the sea from the land and is lined with bars and restaurants, a great place to unwind.

There is also a small sprinkling of Hollywood glamour; the promenade is called Paseo de las Estrellas – Promenade of the Stars.

The pavement is inscribed with the names of actors honoured during the annual Alfaz del Pi film festival, which takes place every July.

Everyone should take the walk up to the lighthouse at least once.

The building dominates the Parque Natural de la Sierra Gelada, the hill separating Albir from Benidorm – it is a paved footpath with plenty of stopping places to enjoy commanding views of the coast and sea.

Enjoying a longer season with more favourable weather than back in the UK, Albir is also the home of Sporting Alfas Cricket Club and there is a social welcome for anyone missing the sound of leather on willow during the season – people are genuinely stunned to come across the club; one social media reviewer described it as “one of the wonders of the modern world”.

Another ‘wonder’ of Alfaz del Pi is the annual celebration of the National Day of Norway; the municipality has the second largest Norwegian population in the world outside of Norway and second only to London.

The town is twinned with Oslo and every May 17 there are flags carried aloft in parades and parties. The official Norwegian population is around 4,000, in fact with residents floating between home and Spain, it is estimated to be twice that number – there are Norwegian shops, schools, homes for the elderly and a Norwegian seaman’s church in Albir – the area is also visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists from Norway each year.

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The SuperCASAfragalistic 10th Celebration Edition of the Homes Gardens & Lifestyle Show is ready and waiting to WELCOME YOU TO!

Villa Gadea Hotel, Altea located directly on the INSPIRATION & INFORMATION at The Homes Gardens & LIFESTYLE Show N332, FRIDAY 5th & Villa Gadea Hotel, Altea – 5th & 6th April 2019 SATURDAY 6th April The Costa’s Nº 1 Lifestyle Event two fantastic days packed 10.00 – 17.00. with Inspiration, Information & Attractions.

TWO days of information FUN, ENTERTAINMENT AND FEATURES and inspiration, fun and feature attractions with 80+ stands to browse…. We are popping the corks and baking a cake! FREE Entry, FREE Parking, FREE Tapas Trail, FREE Advice/Consultations, PLUS FREE Prizes and much, much more!

Enjoy our Show atmosphere, in the garden area, Salon Palmeral, Salon Mediterraneo & Olivos. Turn your house into a home with new ideas, breathe in some fresh inspiration for your lifestyle and focus on having some fun! Come along to the 2 day Show and let us entertain you! There is a chance to Win, Win, Win …..250€ in Cash courtesy of our main media sponsors Female Focus Publications, celebrating with us on stand Nºs 20 and 32 in Salon Palmeral and check out the Super Hampers Raffle … Buy your tickets on stand Nº22 in Salon Palmeral for a chance to win some fabulous goodies all relating to your homes, gardens, lifestyle and leisure time.

Enjoy the FREE caricatures feature sponsored by Avalon, browse the Art Gallery with the ‘on the rocks’ theme, or vote for your favourite pet pic in Pet Idol 2019, and see what’s blooming in the Baskets in Bloom competition!

Taste your way around the Show!

As you browse the 80+ stands, be sure to stop at the participating businesses to collect your stamps and then enjoy the FREE sample tapas on offer from the corresponding catering/restaurant stand close by! Get stamped in all areas!

Outside/Garden area - Get stamped outside! With The Bouncing Chef’s cookery book Fuel then get your FREE plant based tapas in Salon Palmeral on Nº 25.

In Salon Mediterraneo get stamped by PMR (Property Management & Rental) on Nº 51A and then visit Satari’s Restaurant, Moraira on Nº 51 for FREE tapas.

In Salon Olivos, look for the Silk Spice Company Nº 57 get stamped! And sample some tea!.....

Then see the Himalaya Tandoori Restaurant Nº 58 and receive your FREE tapas from the Nepalese restaurant located in Altea.

Once you have completed the Tapa Trail, fill in the reverse side of the card then hand the card in on exiting the Show to be entered into the FREE Prize draw to win a meal for two.

A full program of interesting and informative talks and demos are on offer both days to entertain you! Be sure to say hello to our top trio of chefs as they drop in alfresco style to tantalise your taste buds, and share their food passions with you! Gareth Stubbs, The Bouncing Chef, Dani Bowler, The Private Chef and Kesar Thapa our Nepalese Chef!

Refreshments will be available all day. Find the Villa Gadea Hotel on the N332, Altea and just of the AP7 (Exit 64 head for Altea). All that is left to say is we look forward to welcoming you!

See www.gmpromotions.es for more information or visit FB Homes Gardens and Lifestyle Show or call 695 399 841.

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TALKS & DEMOS OUT FRIDAY 5

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Meet our EXHIBITORS who will be ready and waiting to welcome you to the Show, over 80 stands displaying a tapestry of products and services where you can experience, try and buy products and services!

1 Quick Links 2 Spain Real Estate Services 3 Independent Living Spain 3A PTS Pools 4 Viajes Playa Flamenca 5 Currencies Direct 6 Hospital QuironSalud Torrevieja 7 John James O’Brian Real Estate Photography 8 Charlesworth Gardens 9 Soul Balanced Healing 10 The Good Care Group 11 Buy Direct Properties 12 Don Panchito 13 Genius Hemp 14 The Post/ CBN 15 Sun Lawyers 16 Scottsdale 17 Safe in Spain 18 Advanced Chiropractic 19 Moskinto 20 Female Focus Publications 21 Beauty Glow Younique 22 Super Hampers Raffle 22A Where the Heart Is 23 Claire Alexandra Studio 24 KAS Clairvoyant 25 The Bouncing Chef – Tapa Trail 26 Derma Clinic Spain 27 The Colina Club

28 Venetia Costa Blanca 29 Somni Arquitectura 30 Bodegas Volver 31 NP Cleaning Services 32 Female Focus Publications 33 Across The Costas 34 Natural Health Products 35 Ruchey Conservas Artesanas 36 IBEX Insurance 37 Time2Cleanse – Isagenix 38 Moraira Build 39 & 40 The Dress Agency 41 Curry On Cooking 42 & 43 Art Gallery 44 Art Gallery 45 Costa Help 46 Your Experience Planner 48 Wow Multimedia 49 Inglaterra en Casa 50 Phil Griggs 51 Satari’s Restaurant 51A Property Management & Rentals 52 Salus Seguros De Salud 53 MABS 54 Pure Gold 55 La Gaia Retreat 56 Liberty Seguros 57 Silk Spice Company 58 Himalaya Tandoori Restaurant 60 Avalon & Caricaturist

62 deVere 63 Kangen Water 64 Avenida Boutique 65 Pet Idol 2109 & ARC 66 Adoptapet 67 Discover the Power of Essential Oils 68 Altea Medical Centre 69 Truly Spanish 70 BodyScan 71 Me & Mrs Jones 72 Ten Ten Design 74 & 75 Giselle’s Fashion 76 Sofa Chic 78 Casa de los Sentidos 79 El Principe Centre 81 Make A Smile 82 & 83 Infinity International 85 Calpe Beacon 86 CoolAShade 89 Baskets in Bloom 90 & 91 Indalocio 93 Costa Muebles & Spas 94 Hidrogel 95 Villa Gadea BAR 96 Insurance In Spain 98 Orrman Tuina 99 Fuel – The Bouncing Chef 100 GlamRox 101 Talks / Cooking Demos Listing correct at time of going to print, changes may apply at the Show.

INSPIRATION & INFORMATION at The Homes Gardens & LIFESTYLE Show Villa Gadea Hotel, Altea – 5th & 6th April 2019 The Costa’s Nº 1 Lifestyle Event two fantastic days packed with Inspiration, Information & Attractions.

FUN, ENTERTAINMENT AND FEATURES Show Super Hamper Raffle Win the huge hampers!

FREE ENTRY

Cooking Demos Art Competition & Gallery FREE Tapas Trail FREE Caricatures

Over 90 exhibitors With products and services to see, taste, try and buy!

Baskets in Bloom Competition View the entries in the outside Show area.

Art Gallery & Competition - On the Rocks! Vote for your favourite piece

of artwork.

Cooking Demos Daily in the outside demo area.

Chefs At the Villa Gadea Hotel, Altea N332 & Exit 64 AP7 Friday 5th & Saturday 6th April

Talks & Presentations Daily in the outside demo area.

Free Caricatures with Avalon Fun attraction, be drawn to Stand Nº 60, Salon Olivos!

Contact the team for further information gina@gmpromotions.es call 695 399 841 for more information

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Picture perfect; Charming Altea

By Jack Troughton ALTEA’S historic old town is dominated by the domes of the church of Nuestra Señora del Consuela – Our Lady of Solace - and the landmark blue and white ceramic tiles are visible from miles around.

Built at the top of a steep hill, the central church square is surrounded by a maze of narrow and winding cobbled streets and quaint traditional white homes – with characteristic colourful window boxes and flowerbeds - it remains a magnet for artists and photographers, foodies and holidaymakers.

Just 10km north of the ‘kiss me quick’ beaches of Benidorm and south of Calpe and its domineering limestone Penon de Ifach rock, Altea is a true pearl of the Costa Blanca.

Everything about the old town says culture; unlike some of the resorts along the 200km of the Costa, it says it with style...and quietly.

And sheltered by the Sierra de Bernia, Altea enjoys a mild microclimate, making it a place to explore all year round but the old town comes to life at night, when the streets, bars, restaurants and family-owned shops, boutiques, and galleries are a bustling hive of activity.

Visitors arriving in the town are most likely to come along the N-332 coastal highway, which separates Altea from its beaches, the mouth of the River Algar, and the promenade – and another area of restaurants and bars.

The Altea stretch of the N-332 is a renowned bottleneck and traffic is heavy all year, but especially in peak season; perhaps a reason to take a break and explore. It is possible to reach the town by rail from Alicante; however, at present, the track heading north ends at Calpe with a bus service on to the Denia terminus.

From the streets of the modern town, it is a steep climb up to the historic centre but by setting a leisurely pace there is much to enjoy; not least the stunning views back over the Mediterranean.

For those who choose not to be mountain goats, the old town can be reached by car. However, the narrow streets are closed to the horseless carriage, although there are plenty of car parks a short distance away.

The labyrinth of tiny streets call out to be discovered, including the ancient walls and gateways dating back to the 14th Century, built to defend the town from marauding Barbary pirates. A castle once stood on what is now the church square, Plaza de la Iglesia and the upper town was protected with sturdy walls with three gates – two of these remain, Veil Portal and Portal Nou. Today the church itself is a ‘must see’ attraction. Built in the 19th Century, it was completed in 1910 – and the site of a place of worship for over 900 years. Music and cultural events and exhibitions also fill the calendar in Altea – and like many Spanish communities there are bags of fiestas including a firework display famed across Europe for its pyrotechnics.

The event is staged on the Saturday closest to the feast day of San Lorenzo, August 10. The organisers light the first blue touch paper at midnight and with crowds hitting an average of 50,000, it’s a busy night got the town. Many people sit on the beach to watch the fireworks launched from Castel de l’Olla; others take to the sea and watch from boats moored in the bay.

In June, look out for the unique l’Arbret Festival in Altea, part of the celebrations of the Festival of San Juan. It is based on an ancient pagan ritual of the summer Solstice and the fertility of the land – a large poplar tree is felled on the banks of the river and carried by 50 young people into the town. Later in the evening young men carry the trunk on their shoulders to the church square in the old town.

Also in June there is a ‘fiesta’ in honour of San Antonio and a mini rock festival is held over the weekend evenings closest to the saint’s day, June 13 – bands taking to the stage on Friday and Saturday evenings at about 11pm. During the day there’s plenty going on too with traditional games and giant paellas – even an afternoon ‘mascaleta’ when hundreds of firecrackers are set off.

In September, this year from September 15 to September 25, Altea stages it version of the Moors and Christians festival, commemorating the 500-year rule by the Moors over much of Spain, and the Christian reconquest – from the off it is colourful and noisy!

Altea photo taken by Ken Taylor. Telephone:- 633 479 031 email: ken@kentaylor.photography Photography website:- www.kentaylor.photography Female Focus April 2019

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MALCOLM'S MUSINGS The Delso Phenomenon

by Malcolm Smith

Pedro Delso was a phenomenal artist. He was an outstanding modernoriginal painter, a brilliant sculptor and ceramist. Unfortunately, he died in 1994 just before his 70th birthday. Born in Soria he studied widely and created his own individual style, artistic ‘Triangulism’ and consequentially was widely exhibited the world over. He was also obsessed by Cervantes and his fantasy knight, Don Quixote to such a degree that he built a larger-than-life size windmill and numerous statues of the ‘Don’ and his squire, Sancho Panza within the grounds of his estate at his adopted home in L’ Alfaz del Pi. Ever the consummate workaholic, his modus vivendi was ‘my art is my work’.

A 24 hour day was insufficient for Pedro.

I got to know him in the nineties and although he spoke no English and my Spanish was virtually non-existent, we became close friends to such a degree that when I wrote my novel “No Problema – you must be joking” he insisted on illustrating it and did so in his own exotic style. Sadly, my book and his drawings were not published until a couple of months after he died. At this stage his unique ‘Triangulism’ had already received recognition the world over. Whilst working at a furious pace on his vivid paintings, symbolic ‘Triangulism’ and Quixotic creations he also transformed his Alfaz estate into a permanent museum which today can still be enjoyed by visitors.

Signe, his wife acts as curator and guide. Meanwhile his birth place also honoured him naming a street and the markets of San Esteban do Gormaz after him.

His Cervantes fixation is manifest in his estate’s grounds. An iron (do I mean ironic?) effigy of Don Quixote stands challenging a stubby life-size La Mancha type windmill crowning Pedro’s domain. That a fabulously constructed ceramic Sancho Panza also features in Museo Delso goes without saying.

In his very limited leisure time Pedro was equally active and ‘way out’ as he was with his work. I was in his company on one occasion at a conference in a large restaurant where ‘suits’ were de rigueur. On arrival, Pedro glanced around, grimaced, viewed the scene and strode out obviously planning a ‘volte face.’ He went to his car which contained a large boot crammed with a variety of garish outfits. His five guests ….. including a senior officer of the Guardia ….. were summarily garbed with regal adornment. One tall lady was tribally dressed in an American Indian Chief’s regalia including a feathered head-dress, another rather hesitant guest was clad like Tarzan whilst Pedro himself regaled himself as a Norse King. The group then strode behind Pedro to their table positions as gasps of amazement stunned remaining guests.

I could enlarge upon my other experiences with this larger-then-life character, but I’ll just report on my first Delso interview for a local paper. We scoffed jamon serano off the bone in chunks and slurped cloudy ‘vino’ plonk whilst conversing in colloquial pigeon slang!

N.B. Anyone wishing to visit Museo Delso should first telephone 96 588 95 17 or email: signe@museodelso.com.

Top Band for Alfaz Charity Branches. by PDT. Just Brass are the leading brass band on the Costa Blanca and we have the privilege of their appearance in Alfaz del Pi on Saturday 20 April, at Forum Mare Nostrum at 8pm. (doors 7pm.)

Just Brass were formed in 2003 under their well-known musical director Brian Webber and the band states its aim as “bringing entertaining brass music to audiences young and old”. They have achieved that by performing to raise funds for all major charities in the most important venues in the towns of the Costa Blanca and receiving accolades from their town halls.

Now it is the turn of Alfaz del Pi to welcome them and to enjoy their music and to benefit the local branches of AECC the Spanish National Cancer Charity and the Cruz Roja.

The band has a wide repertoire of music ranging from traditional brass band marches and formal pieces to modern and well-known tunes.

The event has been sponsored by the Companians Social Club of Albir and the venue of Forum Mare Nostrum.

A ticket to enjoy this special event will cost just 5€ and can be obtained by calling Barbara on 666 921 972, there will be a bar and tapas available through the evening.

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Springtime Spring has sprung and with the hot start to the year your plants will burst into life.

If you haven’t pruned back your plants, then now is definitely the time to get it done. It is sometimes the most satisfying time of year in the garden.

Article supplied by Lee Charlesworth

It’s not like the garden looks stunning after a chop back, but it is the reward of watching the small buds and new shoots start to shoot from the plant, knowing that soon it will be covered in flowers and look great again in no time.

It’s also a good time to check irrigation systems etc as well. We do unfortunately get called out quite a lot to deal with problems which other garden companies have created within the garden, it can be botched artificial grass, bad pruning and treatment of plants, wonky irrigation systems the list can be a bit tiring sometimes, especially when it is a so called professional who has done the work.

We have recently done two lots of work for a customer, we were lowering a level within the garden and discovered that the garden company who built the garden hadn’t even bothered to remove the pots from the climbers against the fence. This wasn’t some small company like mine but one of the big garden centre companies.

After completing a second piece of work for the customer they asked if we could check the irrigation system as they thought it wasn’t working. The same garden company, who also maintained the garden, had just turned off the irrigation, you could say – ok, as it has been winter. After checking the system, I could see all the information on the screen of the programmer was off, date, time, run times etc were all wrong. This loss of information normally happens when you have a power failure in the house and consequently the information gets lost, most systems have a battery back up to make sure this doesn´t happen. This system did have a battery back up, but the company that installed it didn’t bother to remove the plastic protector which stops the battery connecting when the system was first installed a couple of years earlier, this is why the data had been lost. More to the point they had visited the garden on countless occasions and hadn’t set the problem right. I don’t want to moan about other companies because no one is faultless but when a highly paid, even expensive company makes such ridiculous mistakes it is just not right. Charlesworth Gardens work our hardest to create not only beautiful gardens that work well, but we make sure that even the basic things are dealt with.

Plant of the month.

This month I have decided that any plant that is in bloom now is the plant of the month, how can anyone resist a blossoming tree or fresh daffodils, the springtime flowers are always wonderful and signal the coming growing season.

If you want to spruce up your garden with some extra plants, then Charlesworth Gardens will order and deliver to your door whatever plants you want at better prices than the garden centres. Get out and enjoy your garden this year.

For more information please give us a call on 696 283 704, email info@charlesworthgardens.com or visit www.charlesworthgardens.com, www.artificial-grass-spain.com and www.floresgardencentre.com.

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Dear Doctor...

I have been loyal for over seven years now, but I really think it’s all over. My heart has been lost to a gorgeous Swede... How should I break the news to my old flame and explain why I have decided to move on with a younger and better looking replacement?

I feel so awful as I have always been faithful, but the attraction is so strong I just cant resist it any longer.

How do I explain that I am moving on?

Guilt ridden Gillian - Moraira.

Dear Gillian It’s always difficult saying goodbye to an old kitchen. After all, you have spent many hours together and, I am sure, created some wonderful memories. But, when the flame dies, it really is time to move on, and a brand new IKEA kitchen certainly is irresistible!

IKEA kitchens are available in a wide range of designs with innovative functionality at a very attractive price. So, if it’s time to move on, Flatpax Studio can help make the process painless and stress free!

They are experts in managing all aspects of the process, from the removal of your old kitchen to the installation of your new IKEA kitchen. Flatpax Studio provides a full project management service and will only ever use experienced IKEA kitchen fitters, plumbers, tilers, electricians, plasterers and painters as required.

They listen carefully to your needs and requirements and they guarantee to provide you with a totally seamless and cost-effective solution. In fact, their complete service often works out to be cheaper than using IKEA direct.

Trust the Flatpax Studio Doctor to inject a new dimension into flat packed furniture!

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A View for the Interior by Tammi Sluce – Lotus Interiors Lotus Interiors has been successfully operating on the Costa Blanca since 2004 and we pride ourselves on our personal, friendly and professional approach; always offering clients unrivalled, unbiased advice on what will best suit their needs and homes, both in terms of aesthetics and practicality.

A passion for interiors I’ve always had a passion for interiors and remember starting out by designing and decorating my own bedroom at the age of 7 (in a very on trend pink and grey scheme apparently!). Despite choosing a career in Chemistry, I continued with interior design as a hobby, studying in my spare time and constantly updating my, my friends and my family’s homes.

A love of gorgeous fabrics It was the move to Spain that finally allowed me to indulge in my deep routed passion and discover a new one; the wonderful world of fabrics and curtain design. I opened my first home interiors shop in 2004 and since then it has developed into a successful interior design business which specialises in the creation of quality curtains and soft furnishings.

Curtains and soft furnishings In our huge on-site workroom, Helen our chief seamstress leads a team using traditional hand sewing techniques to provide a superb range of window dressings and soft furnishings. From voiles, sheers and drapes, to cushions, headboards, bedspreads and upholstery, their attention to detail and quality finishing has ensured hundreds of happy clients, delighted with the final results.

Comprehensive service In addition to our work with fabrics, we also offer an extensive range of interior blinds from the best suppliers in Spain. Our fully comprehensive and professional service is completed with a dedicated installation team who ensure all of the finished items are fitted to perfection in clients’ homes. I’m really proud of what we do and love seeing the delighted client faces when we’ve completed our work.

The Lotus Interiors curtain and fabric studio is conveniently located on the road between Jávea and Moraira in Benitachell. However, our home service brings our expertise to your door from Jávea, Moraira, Teulada, Benissa, Calpe, Altea and all the inland villages between so don’t worry if you do not live near the studio. Call today for your appointment!

Lotus Interiors, Ctra. Moraira 14-16, Benitachell. Call 96 649 3232. www.lotusinteriors.es.

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List Your Property With Hamiltons… And Get It Sold!

You might be forgiven in thinking that the housing market is taking a Brexit hit, but our experience at Hamiltons is that the property market is still alive and well. And Brits are still leading the way when it comes to buying in the Northern Costa Blanca, making up for approximately half of all foreigner purchases.

Other nationalities buying include German, Dutch, French and Belgians.

That’s all well and good, but what does it mean if you want to sell your property.

Hamiltons is in the business of selling property and we’ve had a great start to the year. To be honest, this is not a surprise to us as we’ve set up our agency with the sole aim of selling your property. We’ve steadily expanded our coverage and have 4 offices in Moraira, Jávea, Calpe and Jalón. No doubt you’ve seen that plans are underway to open up a new office in Denia (which we currently serve from our Jávea and Jalón offices), and in addition we’ve put our first roots down in Altea by partnering with an established local estate agent.

All our offices have a team of multi-language staff which means we can handle buyers from across Europe and you’ll find us always open during office hours (no stickers on the door saying “back later”!).

We study the market and take an honest approach with pricing. This is often the most tricky part of the listing as vendors want the best price for their property. We understand that but will always advise where the market price is based on experience and knowledge of the areas we cover. And because it’s so wide in all the major towns, our view on the market is much more robust.

Put it all together and we get properties sold. It’s as simple as that. If you’re looking to sell, then don’t just list with anyone, sell it with Hamiltons. For further information see the advert on page 53 in the Property Section.

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Blinds and Awnings – The Corona Way Summer is well and truly on its way, so it’s time to think about keeping you and your house in the shade. Corona Awnings have been installing and repairing awnings, persianas, all types of blinds and mosquito screens along the Costa Blanca since 1993.

This family run business by Nick and Sue has literally hundreds of satisfied customers. In fact, Nick is often called “Nick the blind man”!

With that amount of experience, it’s no surprise that Corona have been able to source from the very best suppliers with a distinct emphasis on quality. For this reason, they can offer a genuine 10 year guarantee against sun fade on their awnings. With a wide range of colours, you can always be assured that any awning Corona installs will fit into your home. Additionally, there are different types of fittings to suit every situation, from a small apartment to a large terrace.

It can be difficult to know what you need which is why Corona comes and does a no obligation visit and quote. The same applies for window blinds, persianas and mosquiteros.

Based on the N332 in Alfaz, Corona covers the whole of the Costa Blanca and distance is no problem. It all starts with a phone call to the showroom on 96 686 5753 or call Nick directly on 658 990 719.

So, if you’re looking for a new awning, blinds, persianas or mosquiteros, need one repaired, or have an existing frame which simply needs new material, look no further than Corona Awnings and keep yourself in the shade all summer long.

See our advert in the classified section.

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Stock Clearance at SHOWERMAN SHOWERMAN are expanding their showroom and to make space they are having a stock clearance.

Pictured are just two of the many different models of showers and shower screens available to take away.

Some of these are end-of-line products, some of them are simply surplus to requirements having been amassed over all the years that SHOWERMAN has been fitting beautiful showers and bathrooms.

All items are brand new and unused.

At the moment there are lots of items available, ready to give versatile bathroom options with timeless appeal. If you need delivery we can organise this for you, should you even need a fitting service, well this is our speciality, and naturally we will help you with the selection to make sure you have the correct size and type.

This is your chance to pick up these quality products at fantastic clearance prices, but of course once they are gone – they are gone!

So come down to SHOWERMAN and grab yourself a bargain.

Find us on Calle Historiador Escolano 14, JĂĄvea Old Town. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm.

Call 96 579 2285.

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A Night at the Musicals 11 April 7pm at Toscamar Dance Cafe, Jávea to raise money for Catland Jávea - a refuge for stray cats in Jávea.

After 3 sell out concerts this is your chance to see the amazing performance by 3 highly talented acts - Shondell Mims, Sean Stephens and Nicole Bolley. 20€ donation per ticket. There will be a disco hosted by DJ Darell and a selection of tapas for each table.

The raffle has great prizes to be won. Reserve your ticket now by calling or WhatsApp 663 017 029 or via Facebook 'Association Catland Javea'.

Calling all groups and charities. Send your forthcoming events and information to editor@femalefocusonline.com.

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NELLY, crossbreed, DOB 07.11 48cm. Nelly needs time to trust people she doesn't know. A new owner would have to give her some time and will need patience. She is a sweet, playful and friendly female. For more info call 618 754 635. www.apasa.eu.

Castaño lived with his mum and siblings in a hole near a main road. His sister was run over, but Castaño was rescued in time. What a stunner! He is now learning to live a normal life and loves his tummy rubs! More information on Facebook: Tanamera Rescue Meet Our Horses! Join us on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings at APAC Rescue Horses to see the horses and join in the fun with drinks and tapas to help support and raise awareness. Everyone Welcome. For more information email apacprotectora@gmail.com, visit www.apac-cv.com or Facebook: Apac Rescue Horses.

MOOEY - is a 2 year old neutered male. He is very playful and loves attention and a head rub. He has a sweet nature, is gentle and will make a lovely pet.

No adoption fee but a donation is much appreciated.

Contact Sally:- 625 985 689 or Jayne:- 649 310 285.

Email jalonvalleyarc14@yahoo.co.uk. Facebook – 'Jalon Valley ARC'. Charity Reg No CV-01-054107-A. CIF No G5482759.

Hugo is playful, inquisitive, affectionate and fantastic on the lead. He is also good with people and other dogs. He is chipped, vaccinated and free from Mediterranean diseases. To meet this special chap 'phone Akira on 657 689 567.

We have a lovely girl called Mia who is 2 years old. She has been sterilised and also blood tested. She was left outside the shelter, but despite that, she is very affectionate and loves being stroked. For more information please visit www.aprop-pego.org.

This is gentle Jenny, she is a stunning 18 month old, 22kg pointer. She is a friendly happy girl, looking for her forever home. Tel: 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com.

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Benitachell Bowls Club Lions, 10th Time Northern League Champions.

The Benitachell Bowls Club Lions final game of the Northern League took place on Monday 18th March at home to Jávea Green Quartz. BBC required 4 points to secure the championship against the BBC Tigers who were chasing them. A hard fought game ensued against our old rivals. The Lions won on two rinks with an excellent score giving themselves the extra points to carry the game to 6 - 4.

Not to be outdone the BBC Tigers in the Northern League took 2nd place to the Lions. The winners of the Challenger League were the BBC Jaguars who set the pace from the start of the season. Lions Challengers team took 2nd place. This is a superb achievement from the Benitachell Club Bowlers.

On the 1st April at Montemar the play off against the Southern League Winners, Vista Bella Lanzadores will take place. The Title of Levante Lawn Bowls Champions will go to the winners.

Pictured are the Benitachell Bowls Club Lions, 10th Time Northern League Champions. Front Row Left to Right – Linda Richards, Yvonne Browne, Lynda Warnes, Annie Jones.

Centre Row Left to Right – Jinty Chamberlain, Jacquie Roberts, Captain David Roberts, Carol Davies, Maria Moraweic.

Back Row Left to Right – Rod Warnes, Jeff Richards, David Laughton, Trevor Neale, Dudley Davies, Richards Chamberlain.

Moftag - Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow Easter Fair Saturday 13 April, Pub Delfin, Calle Delfin, Calpe from 10.30am – 1pm, raffle drawn at 12.30pm.

The Moftag Club of Calpe will be sending their Easter Bunnies out to raise money for local charities.

Home made cakes, super raffle prizes, bottle tombola, treasure hunt & games, home made sausage rolls & pasties, bric a brac stall, books & plants, hand crafted cards, home made pickles, chutney & marmalades.

Please come early they sell out of home produce quickly.

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The Stage Diary now in its 12th year of publication is not only an important guide to what’s on in all regions but is also an on-line web introduction to potential expat’s researching community life in Spain. The diary also acts as a planning guide to assist groups avoid unnecessary clashes of production dates.

Caprice: Caprice ladies’ choir are now leading up to the two performances of their spring concert, `In the Spotlight´ featuring songs from stage and screen, plus a few special songs to appeal to everyone. Tickets for both concerts at Salon Blau, Calpe on 2 May and The Black Apple, Jalon on 4 May are now available. Contact musical director Aileen on 696 514 613 or aileen@capriceladieschoir.com.

Careline Theatre: Well, with so many young people in the Company, what could they do? So this May for your delight, young, old or ancient they present, `The Aristocats in Alcalali´. This wonderful production has a 30 strong cast of adult actors and juniors. 24 May 8pm, 25 May 3pm and 8pm. Tickets 12€ from carelineboxoffice@gmail.com and 606 181 726.

Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir: The Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir is taking part in an International Choir Festival at the Casa de Cultura in Alfaz del Pi on 10 May and due to popular demand will be performing another Concert at the Cave in Benidoleig on 14 and 15 June. Tickets for this concert are 12.50€ and can be booked now by email cbmalevoicechoir@gmail.com, www.costablancamalevoicechoir.wikidot.com or call Mike Evans on 96 574 4577.

Jávea Players: This active theatrical group performs four varied shows a year. If you fancy yourself on stage, or helping backstage [scenery, costumes, props, selling programmes] do let us know. Or just come and support our plays! Summer show details to follow next month: a Roman romp called `I Colitis´. As usual, this is preceded by an `al fresco´ dinner in the old town. For more information see www.javeaplayers.com.

Oliva Drama and Cultural Association: ODCA are currently resting between productions. They would welcome anyone interested in joining the association, whether they are interested in acting, writing, directing, producing or working backstage. They meet every Saturday morning in Oliva. For more information, please phone 644 889 155, email olivadramagroup@gmail.com, or see their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OlivaDrama.

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www.femalefocusonline.com Phoenix Dancers: The Dancers would like to thank the lovely men who replied to last months plea for dancers. Unfortunately for a `Strictly´ type show they still need more men, so please anyone one who would like to try Ballroom and Latin dancing and love being in shows, now is the time to get in touch with Phaedra their very talented choreographer, on 607 290 896, who is looking forward to hearing from you. They have various charity shows being arranged right up to Christmas, see Female Focus and the press for details.

Sounds Familiar: After the success of their 10th Anniversary production, Sounds Familiar are starting work on their next show in the autumn. They are looking for singers and dancers to join them when they begin rehearsing in Benissa. Please contact Philip on 96 558 1483 for more information if you are interested in joining the group.

The Chaplaincy Singers: The Singers under the baton of Philip Ashley sang to a packed church when they participated in `Songs of Praise´.

Their next concert is in Jávea on 13 April. Info from 607 706 904. Many concerts are lined up throughout the summer. If you love to sing join them on Mondays at 11.45am in the Ermita San Josep, La Fustera. All welcome.

Valley Voices: This multinational mixed choir invite you to pre-book your ticket and table at their `Summer Picnic Concert´ in The Lavender Gardens on Sunday 9 June. This event celebrates Queen Elizabeth's birthday, and there are some crown jewels of raffle prizes again, with a beach-side holiday break in Albir topping the list! This year's charity is Denia’s children's home. They hone their new repertoire on Mondays, 4pm to 6pm in Alcalali.

Information on their Facebook Page, 96 645 0062, 699 603 088, or valleyvoiceschoircb@gmail.com.

If you would like your group to be part of the Stage Diary please email editor@femalefocusonline.com. Deadline for copy is the 15th of the month prior to publication.

Stage Diary Costa Blanca South information can be found online at www.femalefocusonline.com

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Darkness Into Light to host second annual walk in Costa Blanca Darkness into Light, the global campaign to promote awareness of suicide and self harm prevention has announced that they have formed a charity partnership with Spanish Charity AFESOL Salud Mental, an organisation that looks after all aspects of mental health.

The Darkness Into Light charity walk was formed 11 years ago in Ireland with the charity Pieta House. From its first walk with 400 participants, this has now escalated into a global movement. In 2019, over 200 venues around the globe, with an estimated 200,000 walkers will be taking part in the global walk.

Following a good attendance in 2018, the Costa Blanca Darkness into Light team will be hosting the second annual walk, which takes place on Saturday 11 May. The walk will depart from Gogarty's Bar at La Zenia at 5.30am and the 5km silent walk will commence towards Cabo Roig, with a beautiful reflective pause at La Zenia beach, where walkers see the darkness turn into light as the sun rises.

To register for the walk and for more detail: https://www.darknessintolight.ie/event/costa-blanca.

The DIL team can be contacted by email at: dilcostablanca@gmail.com or costablanca@darknessintolight.ie.

Amigos de Denia Charity Shop Sale Amigos de Denia Charity shop will be holding a SUPER SALE of Crockery and Glass, from Saturday 20 April to Saturday 27 April excluding Sunday 21 and Monday 22 which are holidays.

You will find us in Passeig Saladar 87, Denia, open from 10am to 1pm, closed on Sundays.

Anyone who would like to join our friendly team of volunteers for one day a week, please contact Denise on 689 628 053 or denisepbb@live.co.uk.

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is about learning and pleasure. We have many groups to be involved with and the travel team have day trips and short holidays advertised on the travel team Facebook page and www.u3acalpe.org.

Chess Mates. We meet every Tuesday at Bar Vinyater, Jalon at 2pm Whatever your level or experience you will be most welcome to join us. Both men and women make up this marvellous and happy group. Call me on 605 231 331 for more details.

Concerts Costa Blanca: We produce concerts at Teulada etc. and also run buses to Valencia's Opera House (opera & ballet) & Palau de la Musica (concerts) with regular pick-ups from Moraira, Jávea & Mas-y-Mas (N332, north of Gata). Our yearly plan is up-dated and mailed regularly. Web: www.concertscostablanca.com / E-mail (& to join mailing list) info@concertscostablanca.com.

Costa Blanca Computer Club. In April we meet in the Sierra Bernia School every Saturday from 10am, except Easter Saturday, 20th April. See https://sites.google.com/view alfazcbcc/home for more club information, including our meeting programme.

Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers. The CBMW is a group of people who get together twice a week to enjoy walking in the mountains of the Costa Blanca.

Anyone is welcome to come along. Visit www.cbmwalkers.org for information on upcoming walks and guidelines.

Crib in Calpe - we meet every Monday evening (19:45 for 20.00 start) at Oriental Gardens Restaurant, Calle Pintor Sorolla, Calpe - for beginners and improvers and people that haven't played for 20 years. A fun evening with a happy group (no need to bring a partner). Ted: yogated@hotmail.co.uk or 634 313 527.

Crime Watch Spain. (Vecinos Colaborando Costa Blanca). We try to reduce crime and vandalism in our communities. We try to look after the citizens. We also teach Spanish. For more information please email: colaborando.crimewatch@gmail.com.

Denia, Church of England. At the Church of England at Les Rotes in Denia there is a Holy Communion Service every Sunday at 11.45am and all are welcome.

HELP of Denia and Marina Alta Parkinson's Support Group meets every last Monday of the month at our Activity Centre in La Xara at 2.30pm. The group gives support, latest information and advise on Parkinson's. Come along and meet a great bunch of people. Call the coordinator on 634 301 677 for information, www.helpofdenia.com or Help of DAMA FB. Language Exchange in Calpe - A totally free service to bring together English speakers wanting to practice Spanish with Spanish speakers wanting to speak English - Meetings on a 'One to One' basis at a mutually agreed time and place in Calpe. Contact Liz or Ted at calpeavl@hotmail.com.

Jávea International Bridge Club, Avda. de Paris, Arenal. Why not join us on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (with host) & Friday at 2.45pm. Visitors very welcome. Email: pat@javeabridgeclub.com or telephone: 96 647 2158 if you wish to learn this fascinating game of bridge. More details on our website: www.javeabridgeclub.com.

Jávea Computer Club. The club is open to new and existing members from 9.30am until 12.30pm Mon, Tues and Thurs of each week Whatever your computing needs, we can probably help. So why not come along and get some assistance. Membership annual subscription still just

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Aircrew Association Costa Blanca. Former and serving aircrew of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are very welcome to join this friendly organisation founded here in 1988. Details from the Secretary on: 96 640 4123.

Alfaz Spiritual Foundation – Spiritual church in Alfaz de Pi, meets at the Forum Mare Nostrum, Camino de Pincho 02, every Thursday at 6.30pm for Divine Service.

Each week there is a different medium, international and 'home grown' giving evidence that life is eternal. Following the demonstration of mediumship, there is the opportunity to receive healing. Mediums offer workshops and private readings.

If interested and for more information please visit www.alfazspiritualfoundation.com.

Amigos de Benitachell Charity Shop can be found on Crta. Moraira No. 18, Benitachell. It is open Mon to Fri 10am to 1pm. Donated items are always welcome.

They are looking for volunteers. If you can spare some time for this worthy cause please call their president Carole on 620 781 034 or pop into the shop between 10am and 1pm weekdays.

Amigos de Make a Smile Charity Shop We have lots of good quality second hand clothes, handbags, small pieces of furniture, children's clothes, shoes and bedding. Find us at the bottom of the dual carriageway in Teulada on the left hand side near to the Rodafoc fire shop. We are also looking for volunteers to help us in the shop. So if you could spare a few hours a week come along and talk to the team.

Avenida del Mediterráneo, 4 Teulada. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 1pm.

Benitachell Christian Fellowship. Looking for an English speaking church close to Moraira, Teulada or Benissa? Then you are welcome to visit us. Our Sunday service starts at 11am and runs for about 75 minutes. Whether you are a resident or visitor, please feel free to come along – we have a number of visiting speakers, the welcome is warm, the music is good and parking is nearby. Call Eric on 678 980 151 or Ann on 96 647 0303 for details and directions. For further info about the Fellowship, directions and map visit www.benitachellcf.org.

Benidorm International Friendship Club meets each Wednesday 11.30am for 12 o'clock start at the Villasol camping. All are welcome to join us for a chat and a drink. Ring Mike for details 625 287 096.

Charity shop of Calpe The shop is open every morning from 10am until 1.30pm except Sundays and can be found in Galerías Mar Azul – half-way up Avenida Gabriel Miró, on the right hand side. If you are looking for ladies´ and men's clothes and shoes, household items, paperbacks and small pieces of furniture, then drop in and have a look. Also, if you have any items to donate or would like to help out in the shop just pop in.

Calpe Christian Fellowship. We have moved to the Spanish church Vida Abundante on Avd Diputacion. English service every Sunday 11am, details www.calpechristianfellowship.org. Tel 670 491 283. Free car parking.

Calpe – MOFTAG – Mighty Oaks from Tiny Acorns Grow, is an English Speaking Ladies Social & Fundraising Club. We meet every second Wednesday in the month and organise social events for the third & fourth Wednesdays. A Warm welcome awaits. Please phone our President, Jenny Godfrey for details of the venue. Tel 96 583 0179 – mobile. 639 139 518.

CALPE U3A hold their monthly general meetings on the third Thursday of the month at the AR Sol Ifach Calpe 10am for a meeting start at 10.30am. Calpe U3A

Living for today with hope for tomorrow Cancer Care Javea is a charity dedicated to supporting local people affected by cancer. We work with professionals and experts to deliver care and meet the needs of people throughout their cancer journey. We endeavour to raise funds and distribute them where most needed. We collaborate with other charities and organisations. By working together we can provide greater help, hope and support to people affected by cancer.

We have developed our own Cancer Care Nursing & Advisory Service. We have a long term vision to provide a service which guides as many patients and families as possible through the health system from diagnosis, testing, treatment and follow up care.

We need your continued help and support to achieve this.

Please come along and visit both our shops and charity centre located in Jávea Park just off Av.de Paris.

Chat with our wonderful team of volunteers and find out about everything we do.

Telephone numbers:- 96 579 6846 and 96 579 0129.

Or message us on cancercarejavea@outlook.com.

Plus visit us on Facebook - cancer care charity centre.

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FREE PHONE 900 525 100

pat@samaritansinspain.com HELP of Denia and Marina Alta

Medical Equipment and Information office: 96 642 7044 Denia Hospital Interpreters and Info desk: 96 642 9346 HELP Coordinators: Benitachell 664 573 360 Calpe 616 237 135 Orba 639 176 812 Denia 634 309 442 Benissa (number to follow) Jávea 634 388 446 Teulada/ Moraira 634 318 819 Parkinsons Support 634 301 677 HELP President 634 345 014.

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10€ with a one-off joining fee of 10€. Further information on the Club web site: www.javeacomputerclub.org or www.facebook.com/JCCCOMPUTERCLUB/ or email javeacomputerclub@gmail.com.

Jalon Valley Help events. Casa de Ánimo, Alcalalí: First Sunday of the month: Afternoon Tea 4-6pm, Tuesday Morning Drop-in: 10am to 1pm – a cuppa and a chat. Thursday Craft Group: from 2pm – sewing and knitting. First and Third Fridays: Art Group 2-4pm – beginners welcome. For information on any of the above call Alison on 96 648 2166. Charity Shops:10am-1pm Mon-Sat (Alcalalí 96 648 2970, Jalón 96 648 0944). Enquiries: 659 624 643 – also for loan of medical equipment eg wheelchairs, walking frames etc. No charge but a deposit is requested. Home knitters & volunteers needed. www.jalonvalleyhelp.com.

Jávea International Baptist Church (JIBC), Pastor Steve Hall. Sunday Service is at 10.30am at The Church Centre, Carrer Favara 8, Jávea, (just off the Plaza de la Constitucion in the old town or “Pueblo”, where the open air market is normally held on Thursdays.) For further information please visit our website: http://www.javeabaptist.es or call 96 579 5847.

Make a Smile Recycle Heroes Need Your Help. Dennis and Barbara accept any household items, furniture, electrical and clothes etc for the recycle projects. They are happy to do total house clearances. The items are given a bit of TLC and sold in rastros and auctions to provide funds for the charity. They can be contacted on 660 961 585 or 96 583 6814.

Marina Alta Model Railway Club. Dust off your Dapols, bring out your Bachmanns, haul out your Hornbys! The MAMRC meets regularly at its spacious Clubhouse in Teulada. We cannot make you young again, but we can remind you how it felt. All gauges for all ages. New members welcome. Call 96 647 1939 or email mamrclub@gmail.com.

Oliva Chess Group. We meet in Oliva every Thursday morning. New members welcome whatever your standard. For further details please contact Graham on 609 970 621 or email graham.flowerdew@hotmail.com.

Oliva Art Group. We meet in Oliva every Tuesday evening 6pm until 8pm and Wednesday morning 10am until 1pm. New members welcome, whatever your standard. For further information contact Graham 609 970 621 or email graham. flowerdew@hotmail.com.

Paquita’s Country Club is a Social Club which was formed 28 years ago, for people of all ages, resident or non resident. Being a member is a great way to meet and make friends, whether you are single or a couple. We are based at El Cid Restaurant & Bar in Benidoleig and hold weekly and monthly activities on and off site. These include a Walking Group – once a month a group of us walk for about 2.5 hours then have lunch somewhere nearby, a Travelling Diners Group, Weekly Tombola and Whist, together with Dinner Dances, Excursions & Mini Breaks. We are a friendly Club offering a warm welcome to existing and new members. Please contact the Membership Secretary Belinda Crick on 96 645 9724 or 686 222 754 for further information, we look forward to hearing from you.

PLJ Spiritual Social Centre. We meet at the Albir Cultural Social Centre (between Mercadonna and Sol Albir Estate Agents) every Wednesday evening at 6.45pm. We are a group of friendly spiritually minded people who are non profit, non political and non religious. Each week, there will be discussions and demonstrations on various topics and ideas based on Spiritual, metaphysical, and mystical themes with occasional guest speakers or mediums. For more information contact: Pauline: 602 559 062 Jan: 603 259 169 or Lyn:663 315 532. FB:- pljspiritualsocialcentre.

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Royal British Legion Benidorm Branch meet at 11am on the third Friday of each month at Ciudad Patricia Benidorm. They also have a monthly lunch and various social events. New and old members most welcome. Please contact secrblbenidorm@outlook.com or call James on 677 786 559 for more details.

Royal British Legion Calpe Branch meet every Friday at 11.30am at Restaurant Dracula, Calpe Port (opp. Baydal Restaurant). New members always welcome.

Come along and meet new friends and enjoy the monthly outings. Please contact Norman Hodgkiss, on 96 574 7410 or calpe3465.members@gmail.com.

Royal British Legion Jávea Branch meet at Paris 24 on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month (except July & August). We meet from 10.30am onwards for coffee and a chat, our meeting starts at 11.30am. We have a very good Social Programme throughout the year. We would love to see members and none members coming to our meetings and join in. We would make you feel most welcome. Pamela Dawes, Membership Sec, RBL Jávea Branch, contact 96 579 0123 or 617 789 883.

Salvation Army Denia Are you looking for fellowship with a multinational congregation. We are based at the beautiful Camp Saron, just outside of Denia.

There is Sunday worship 10.30am, prayer and bible study on Wednesdays. All very relaxed with English, Dutch, German, Spanish, American, also Welsh, Scottish and Irish. The address is Camp Saron, Partida de Torre Carrels. Denia. Telephone 698 609 658 or 652 319 810.

San Juan Evangelical ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ located at Calle Juan Sebastián Elcano 25, 03550 San Juan. We have people from South America, the Philippines, Spain, England, the Netherlands and more nationalities, the diversity of God. You are very welcome in our Sunday services at 5pm to join us in worship and prayer. For further information: ivanysadys@yahoo.es or call 605 556 974.

Spiritual Friends Costa Blanca is a non-religious group of spiritually minded people who meet on Wednesday afternoons. Each week different - clairvoyance, discussions, talks and demonstrations on spiritual or holistic subjects. Email sp.fr.cb@gmail.com, website www.spiritualfriendscostablanca.com or contact Jan on 600 837 054.

Tennis. Old Bats and Balls meet at 10am every Thursday morning at the Rafol courts. Men and Women of all levels are most welcome and the subs average 1€ per week. We also enjoy a monthly and sociable lunch after the mornings play.

Call me on 605 231 331 for more details.

Valleys Bridge Club Come and join us for a friendly game of Duplicate Bridge.

We meet every Thursday at El Cid in Benidoleig, 1.30pm for play to commence at 2pm. New members are always most welcome. For further information contact either Brenda 96 640 4533 or Tina 96 558 3136.

World Mysteries Discussion Group This is a discussion group which meets up every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 4.30pm at Innate Active (formerly known as SolPark Tennis), Moraira, located on the outskirts of Moraira close to the Pan, Pan, Jamon, Jamon café bar. We discuss all types of subjects including the Egyptian Pyramids, crop circles, the ancient Sumerian tablets, lost civilisations, the recently discovered Bosnian Pyramids etc. We aim to promote investigation and research in order to share information and discuss interesting unexplained topics. For more information email morairaworldmystery@gmail.com.

Xàbia Book Circle. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the Centro Social, Xàbia Old Town, beside the Health Centre, at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start, and we finish at 8.45pm. You can also follow our activities on our website www.xabiabookcircle.com. For more information please contact the Xàbia Book Circle Secretary, Nina Davies on 96 579 1782 or ninamdavies@yahoo.co.uk.

The Teulada – Moraira Lions Present “Ges Rogers Union Gap” Fri 17 May, Auditori Municipal Ondara.

The Teulada – Moraira Lions are proud to present the very popular “Ges Rogers Union Gap” in the Auditori Municipal in Ondara on Friday 17th May. The show starts at 7.30pm.

This will be a tremendous evening of entertainment featuring hits from the iconic Union Gap including “Young Girl, Woman Woman, Lady Willpower” and many, many more.

Sound, lighting and stage production will be by Magnum Productions.

A coach service will be available picking up in Moraira and returning after the show.

Tickets are only 15€.

Coach and show ticket will be 22.50€, however this must be paid in advance.

For a fantastic evening featuring this iconic, original band in a great theatre please contact the box office, and as we expect this show to be a sellout we advise early reservation.

For tickets and information tmlions.concerts@gmail.com.

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U3A Vall del Pop What’s On Programme

The English Choir of Teulada-Moraira welcome Jan Gardner –Brown as their 11 April - Valencia Bioparc or Oceanografic. Tickets to be purchased on arrival. [8.50€ for coach only]. new musical director.

Under her capable direction the choir are now well into rehearsal for their spring concert which takes place at Espai La Senieta in Moraira on Wednesday 8 May at 7.30pm. Entitled Legends II it follows on from the very well received Legends I concert which was presented last year. Something for every taste is catered for so why not come along and join in the fun. The profits from this evening are dedicated to M.A.B.S cancer charity funds.

Tickets costing 12€ and including a programme and an interval drink are available from Janet Brown telephone 96 574 5091 or email janetbrowncraft@gmail.com. Information about future events or joining the choir is available by phoning Judith 634 348 915. www.theenglishchoirteulada.com.

Facebook.com/English Choir Teulada.

U3A Marina Baixa U3A Marina Baixa holds its general meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at the auditorium in the Casa de Cultura, Alfaz del Pi. The doors open at 10am and the desks close at 10.50am for a prompt 11am start. Please come early to sign in and get your seat!

If you have not heard of this Association and would like to join them, you can be assured of a very warm welcome. Please visit the website www.u3amarinabaixa.com to find out more information there is also a Facebook page. If you do not have internet access please contact their secretary Joan Flint on 96 586 1226 or mobile 663 637 167 for more information.

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2 May - General Meeting. Groups Open Day 19 - 26 May - Trip to Galicia, 455€ each person 6 days / 5 nights, visiting Segovia, Salamanca, La Taja, Combarro, Baiona, Santa Tecla, Valenca and Santiago de Compostela.

31 May – Hog Roast 18€ at Mas la Pau in Lliber.

6 June – General Meeting. Speaker Benjamin Tinker, Chiropractor.

23June – Alicante day out for Festival of San Juan (fallas).

22 - 25 September – Trip includes Euromed 1st Class train tickets, Half-board at Ayre Caspe hotel, visits to Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell, Barcelona Football Stadium and 1st Class shopping experience. [495€pp].

Visit our website, http://u3avalldelpop.com, for further details of what’s going on and of our groups.

Benidorm International Friendship Club Easter Dinner Dance Benidorm International Friendship Club meets Wednesday 11.30am for 12 o'clock start at the Villasol camping. All are welcome to join us for a chat and a drink.

On Saturday 20 April at Nags Head Benidorm we are having an Easter Dinner Dance with a prize for best Easter Bonnet / tie or bow tie for the gents.

Please call Mike for details on 625 287 096.

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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 grid contains the digits 1 through to 9 with no repeats, which means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box.

Answers to puzzles in the classified pages

The Arts Society Marina Alta Next presentation 4 April at Salones Canor Teulada. Doors open 10am. for registration.

Art of the Far East & West (East meets West ) by Amanda Herries.

Oriental and Western cross cultural and artistic influences.

Having read Anthropology & Archaeology at Cambridge 1978-1980, but an archaeologist by training, Amanda Herries worked at the Museum of London for ten years, specialising in social history and the decorative arts of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and lecturing and writing. In 1988 she went to live in Tokyo, Japan, with her family. While in Japan, she wrote extensively on Japanese culture and art collections and she continued lecturing for Japanese audiences, often appearing on television. In 1995 she returned with her family to Britain, bringing a Japanese tea-house to feature in a new garden in Scotland. She now lectures on a number of English and Anglo-Japanese subjects, including gardens, the ceramic ‘Japanese’ willow pattern plate and dolls houses.

The central theme of Amanda’s lecture is the creation of Japanese gardens in Europe, which peaked in the early 20th century. She begins by describing three types of Japanese garden - dry, tea and strolling or viewing garden and how they came to the west following the Japanese-English Exhibition in 1910. This led to the publication of many catalogues advertising Japanese plants and ornaments. With the western love of multicoloured planting schemes, plethora of ornaments and vermilion coloured bridges together with a reluctance to prune or restrain plants, Amanda has questioned whether gardens in the west would ever be real Japanese gardens.

As has become standard fare, a glass of wine & soft drinks will be available to members & guests to allow socialising with the Committee and Speaker after the lecture.

For further details of the Society, the venue and programme for 2019 see our website www.marinaaltaarts.com or for membership membership@marinaaltaarts.com.

The Antiques and Collectibles Fair The fair will be held as usual at the lovely, elegant Salones Canor, Calle Assagador, Teulada 03724 on Good Friday, 19 April. Doors open at 9am until 3pm.

Come and support the Charities represented there, AKIRA, CAM formerly known as EMAUS, The Lions Club of Calpe and Benissa and we welcome on board Caring for Cats.

We have all your favourite stalls plus lots of new vendors all of whom have interesting, beautiful, quirky and rare antique, vintage and retro items for you to browse.

We look forward to seeing you there and any queries to Paul or Sue on 626 795 587 or 96 573 2741.

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Jávea International Baptist Church Easter Services (JIBC) This Easter, JIBC will be holding a Good Friday service at 10.30am on 19 April, at their church centre at Calle Favara, 8, just up from the main underground carpark in Jávea Pueblo.

On Easter Sunday, 21 April, we will gather on the Montañar beach, at the side of the Siesta beach bar, for a Sunrise Service, assembling at 7.05am, in readiness for sunrise at 7.15am. This will be followed by an Easter morning service at the church centre at 10.30am.

Everyone is invited to attend any, or all, of our services and you will receive a warm Christian welcome.

JIBC is an English speaking church and our weekly Sunday services, led by our pastor Steve Hall, are held at 10.30am. We are a lively church with many activities, including a Tuesday walking group and a “Place for Friendship” café which is open at our church centre every Thursday, (market day), where everyone is invited to enjoy tea or coffee with cakes and biscuits.

Please access our website www.javeabaptist.es for directions and for more detailed information on all activities and events available, or telephone 96 579 5847.

Moraira-Teulada U3A International Walking Football Tournament On the 25th February MorairaTeulada Walking Football team hosted visiting U.K. team, Manchester Corinthians and Spanish based teams, San Miguel Strollers, Formentera, Monte Mentals and two home teams Moraira A and Moraira B. Each team played one another on a League basis, with the top two competing in a one-off final for the trophy.

As the Corinthians team stayed in Benidorm and had enjoyed what that resort has to offer, they probably didn’t have the best preparation. Having travelled to the tournament with a big reputation, they finished 2nd from bottom!

The top two positions were mainly contested by 3 teams: Moraira A and B and Formentera. Despite having the best defensive record Moraira B lost out to Formentera for second position, with Moraira A being the comfortable league leaders. Moraira A continued their impressive league results, with an assured final performance, beating Formentera 1-0.

Special mention for the Moraira WF Lady members who hosted the event and made our guests warmly welcome. Thanks also to Lynn Clark, U3A Group Coordinator who presented the winning trophy.

For more information on this and other groups please visit www.u3amoraira-teulada.org.

Dancing in Denia U3A Denia's first tea dance was a great success with three professional dancers leading the members into the rumba, tango, ballroom jive and many more popular but long forgotten dances. After a few, bumps, bruises and squashed toes the beginners were gliding across the floor. Many members were already very good dancers and were a pleasure to watch.

It was quite a relief when an interval was announced and we were able to sit down and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea a la Español.

U3A Denia's president, Ken Yendell, took the microphone and asked everyone if we should hold another dance. The response was a unanimous 'yes!' Members may have left a little fatter after the delicious scones but they were also considerably fitter.

Roll on the next tea-dance. If you would like to join U3A Denia, see www.u3adenia.com.

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HomeEspaña raise €2,000 on Altea charity trek for Help of Denia and Marina Alta HomeEspaña held an 11km sponsored trek in Altea in February to help raise funds for Help of Denia and Marina Alta, who offer short term support and assistance to local people with their medical or other health related needs.

The sponsored trek invited employees, friends and family to enjoy a walk along the Altea coastline to the lighthouse of Albir, HomeEspaña raised over €2,000 from donations.

Clare Johnston, New Business Director said: “The walk was a great success and many of us got involved and trekked all the way up to the lighthouse of Albir which had breathtaking views. It definitely was a great way to end the Dry January month that our staff got involved in and all the money made from sponsors and donations will go to this amazing organisation Help of Denia and Marina Alta.”

Help of Denia and Marina Alta assist the local community by: – Providing advice, assistance and support to those in need.

– Providing neighbourly assistance to people who are ill, disabled or housebound.

– Providing a range of medical and home nursing equipment for short term use.

– Providing a Help desk and Interpreters at Denia hospital.

– Visiting English speaking patients in the Denia hospitals.

– Supporting individual carers of family members, by providing them with some respite.

Find out more about Help of Denia and Marina Alta: https://www.helpofdenia.com/ Find out more about HomeEspaña in their advert on page 3.

Jaguars visit Pottery Village

The Jaguar Enthusiast Club of the Costa Blanca region held their March meeting by visiting the pottery village of Agost in the province of Alicante.

Members met for coffee at Torrellano before proceeding on their 26km run together for a pre-arranged visit to Alfarería pottery where a live demonstration of skilful pottery making was watched by members, while their big cats lined the street in a display of Jaguar splendor.

Lunch had been arranged at the restaurant Don Camillo where 50 members relaxed on the sunny terrace with a refreshment prior to sitting down to eat a superb meal of four courses. If you would like to join us call 640 866 711 or email to mikebikejec@gmail.com.

Written by Sandra Brook.

Jávea U3A News: Boost for charity

The association’s nominated charity for 2018, Todos Juntos Jávea, was presented with a cheque for €3,113, collected from various fundraising and raffles.

The charity’s president, Carmen Alesanco and secretary Marion Kenworthy, expressed their deepest gratitude when they were handed the money by U3A president Val Dromgoole.

The U3A’s chosen charity for 2019 is Help of Denia and Marina Alta, and its representative, Catherine Perez, came along to the meeting to explain to members the voluntary work it carries out in the area.

Membership of the Jávea U3A, which was around 1,400 at its peak last year, continues to strengthen with 200 new members already joining in January and February. Also, the Jávea U3A Facebook page continues to grow in popularity, with more than 500 members having now become “friends”.

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SKIPS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE Small, Medium, Large skips for Building, Gardening, Mixed loads.

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MAN AND VAN for hire, cheap & reliable. Jalon valley & surrounding areas. 96 648 0757 (9.30-1.30) or 636 100 873.

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ASUS SEASHELL NETBOOK, W7 2gb Ram, HD250gb, New Battery, Charger. New condition, 80€ ono. Tel: 96 647 4641, Denia Area.

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COME AND WORK AT MINTT. At MINTT Beach Bar in Javea we are entering our 10th Season. We are looking for keen, enthusiastic, customer focused staff. Full training given as to how to do things the Mintt way, because this is paramount to our business. Email your details and reasons why you would be an ideal candidate to work at the best beach bar in Javea to: info@minttjavea.com OCCASIONAL LABOURER NEEDED for various garden jobs eg ground clearance, minor stonewall / building work, cement mixing etc.

Jesús Pobre area. Call 688 815 405 for details.

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VW T4 Motorhome, raising roof, exceptional condition throughout, aircon/ heating, LPG Automatic LHD, Petrol on English Plates, MOT taxed until Sept 2019, includes driveaway awning. 15,995 Euros. Tel: 617 946 295.

(Orihuela Costa).

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WHITE BOARD, frame hardwood, 60 X 90, one pen, €6.- Lliber 96 573 1415.

COPPER MILK CAN. 1860th. Dutch yellow copper milk can, paid €220.will sell €160.-, Lliber 96 573 1415.

PANASONIC HD VIERA, tv model TX-32LXD65F, c/w remote, €75 ono.

Javea 645 064 852 OUTBOARD ENGINE SUZUKI, DF2.5 4 stroke, short shaft (381mm), fully serviced, c/w toolkit, instruction manual. Ex. Condition €475 ono Javea 645 064 852 BLOW TORCH, CAMPING gaz, model 200pz, unused c/w cylinder. €20. Javea 645 0648 52.

WOOD PLANER BOSCH, model PH 100, 450 watt. €20. Javea 645 064 852

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ARE YOU SUFFERING through another person drinking? Help is available Al-Anon meets every Thursday in Benidorm at 5pm. The meeting is in Calle Jardines not far from the Railway Station. Our contact number is 634 758 539.

CLAIRVOYANT READINGS JAVEA Clairvoyant readings in Jávea.

Peaceful surroundings. Hilary 677 221 409.

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ELECTRIC RISE AND RECLINE CHAIR. Perfect working order 360€ (can deliver) 966 469 371 or 699 836 251. Pedreguer area.

DOUBLE O F F I C E DESK with screens 175€.

Matching F i l i n g cabinet with 30 hanging files 75€ (can deliver) 966 469 371 or 699 836 251. Pedreguer area.

SONY, CD/DVD PLAYER, model DVP-NS c/w remote control and instructions. €25. Javea 645 064 852 NEARLY NEW GAS BBQ. Four burner with storage cupboard underneath. Includes new gas bottle.

200€. Telephone 966 408 313 (Sanet y Negrals area).

ANTIQUE DOLL in high chair, Schützmeister & Quentin 1920, character baby 201, in original clothes, bisque socket head, blue sleep eyes, real hair, bent limbed body, open mouth with teeth.

Intertwined SQ mark + Germany at base of the head. Price upon request. Near excellent condition, appointment. Llíber 96 573 1415.

P R O F E S S I O N A L PA M U S I C System. Amp deck, 2 speakers (1 new), stands & covers, 2 cordless microphones - stands & bag, music stand, 2 LED colour units, smoke machine. Extension leads, plugs, sockets, cables. Excellent business opportunity – Hire out for parties, weddings etc. profitable. Leads given. Bargain - 1,350€ ONO. Email todasfiestas@gmail.com. Tel 632 568 285.

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2 SEATER SOFA, washable removable covers, pristine condition 199€ (can deliver) 966 469 371 or 699 836 251.

Pedreguer area.

HOG ROAST MACHINE – great business opportunity. Hogs up to 75 kilos, lambs. Also attachment for mixed meat joints, chickens, potatoes. Width 79.5cms, Length 220cms. Leads given. Excellent condition 1200€ ONO. Email todasfiestas@gmail.com. Tel 632 568 285.

LIGHTWOOD COMPUTER DESK IKEA. Double top, front drawer, side shelves. 124 x 56cms x 80cms. 60€ ONO. Email todasfiestas@gmail. com. Tel 632 568 285.

DESK TOP LECTURN – Black.

Presentations, teaching. Double A 4 x 45 x 31cms. Base 36 x 25cms. 50€.

Email todasfiestas@gmail.com. Tel 632 568 285.

TV SATELLITE DISH, large - 1.4 metres, plus Sky ‘free to view’ box for UK programmes. 90€ ONO. Email todasfiestas@gmail.com. Tel 632 568 285.

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STEAM BOAT PAN Teflon coated STEAM BOAT; stewing; deep fry; stir fry PAN + 6 nets. New €25. Lliber / Jalon; 96 573 1415.

LARGE DELONGHI DEHUMIDIFIER, 16L; hardly used. € 65. Lliber, 96 573 1415.

TABLE TOP CUSTOM made table top; Mondriaan design; 100 x 100; photo available; €100.- Lliber 96 573 1415.

GOLF CLUBS inc bag, trolley. R/H full set with 3 woods. Good condition €85 Ono. Tel: 96 659 7343. Calpe.

PETSAFE ANTI BARK spray collar. Sprays harmless citronella on reaction. Comes with 2 spray canisters. Only used twice. 35€. Els Poblets. 690 724 805.

2 VIDEO PLAYER RECORDERS. VHS. One is JVC, and has a scart plug at the back, the other Panasonic, no scart. Both working when last used (quite a while back!). 10€ each.

Javea. Phone, 670 412 203.

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70€. Els Poblets. 690 724 805.

ICE CREAM MAKER MAGIMIX LE GLACIER 1.5l Ice Cream maker €15 Moulinex Juice Extractor 833, €10.

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PAUL´S EMPORIUM IN Pedreguer.

Weekly changing stock. Everything priced to sell. Why pay new when you don’t need to? Find us in Pedreguer Industrial Estate. Tel 96 644 7002 or find us on Facebook at 'Paul's Emporium Pedreguer'.

12FT ALUMINIUM LADDER 15€.

Orange gas bottles x 10, 5.00€ each.

Five sided gazebo 40€. Tile cutter small 25€. Cabafa of tools 15€. Drills and bits x2 10€ each. Assorted tools axe, pickaxe , shovels etc 5€ each.

Golf club full set, balls trolley and bag 25€. Tyres x4 new 16s 125€ ONO. Book ends x2 5€. Wood assorted lengths 5€. A frames 3ft x 2, 5€ each.

A frames 6ft x 2, 7.50€ each all pick up Moraira 627 255 461.

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PLOT OF 11,500 SM next to the Guadalest Valley lake with spectacular views over the lake and the valley. Inside there is a 27 m2 yurt fully installed, with fireplace, solar panels and terraces with views. There is also a caravan of 10 m2 installed on the ground and with roof and garden. Water tanks, pond, two entrances directly from asphalt road. Several fenced places for animals, many pines, plot with terraces. Land to build single-family housing if desired, so it is a good investment for the future. Email altea.albir@gmail.com.

LARGE VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE Ready to move into 3 large beds, 2 baths, huge lounge and beautiful country kitchen. One level with stairs to solarium and brick built bar. 7km to beaches. €97,000. San Fulgencio. email: denisejones338@gmail.com to view.

TOTALLY REFORMED TOWNHOUSE in Pamis, Ondara. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, separate dining room/studio, courtyard. Fibre Optic broadband. Woodburner and electric radiators. Large mountain view roof terrace.

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VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE, BENIARDA. Village Townhouse with shops and bars nearby. Open plan dining, lounge and kitchen. Downstairs toilet. Woodburner and electric radiators. 3 bedrooms, one with terrace. Study area. Bathroom. Roof terrace with mountain views and kitchen. Fibre broadband. 30 mins to coast.

Reduced to 145,000€ or consider an exchange to smaller house or bungalow.

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BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HOUSE fully renovated, all mains services. Benimarraig, Benissa, 4beds / 4baths. Underfloor heating, woodburner, pool, garage, electric gates. 285m2/5000m2. Very quiet location, no road noise. 595,000 euros. Email: fwandje@gmail.com Tel: 659 561 027 or visit www.fincaquisi.co.uk.

GRAND VILLA FLORIDA Westgate Grande Villa Lock-Off in Kissimmee, Florida – 4 Bedrooms 4 bathrooms. Sleeps up-to 16 people. At Westgate Town Centre – 1 mile from Disney, Florida. GBP was £30,000.00 reduced for quick sale only £8,000.00 Bargain. Including many on site facilities, all activities included: paddle boats, swimming, tennis, etc. (one king bed and four double beds, two in same room and three separate double sleepers). Luxury Accommodation: Leather sofas and jacuzzi in bedrooms includes: 1 bedroom unit, 2 bedroom unit, 3 bedroom unit and 4 bedroom unit. Units can be used individually and locked off or all units used together. Ring Sandy 96 676 3865 or 681 623 195, e-mail: sandyf488@gmail.com

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