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people Vintage & Luxury: A charity shop with a difference THERE IS now a charity shop with a difference on the N332 at the entrance to Altea, directly opposite the railway bridge. It offers first class, second hand luxury designer fashion at excellent prices. Designers such as Escada; Burburry; Versace; Valentino; Moschino and many more are all available and for a little money a fashion conscious customer can look like a star. And the profits from all sales go to a charity project for animals and children. ADVICE Professional advice and a complimentary glass of champagne are always on hand. In a very short space of time the word has spread amongst lovers of anything unusual that there is a new meeting place to find your latest outfit or just pop in for a drink and a chat. You can find the shop on the N332 C/La Mar 197 or call the shop on 606 323 446. All profits go to the school project SOS- Animalhelp. Already 2000 children in the Valencian province are participating in lessons that include training and
education in behaviour and most importantly how to care for pets, with the emphasis on dogs. The aim is to teach children from an early age how to behave correctly around dogs to avoid incidences. In most countries this programme carries a fee to participating schools but SOS Animalhelp offers the tuition free of charge in Spain to schools, kindergartens and summer schools.
PREVENTION Animal care starts with the children through prevention, education and information so we can stop all the shelters from bursting at the seams and prevent animal suffering. Research has shown that 62.4% of all biting incidences are caused by provocation, either intentionally or unintentionally, by children. Through this project children learn from an early age how to Second handle and behave with animals, giving them a basis hand for a long and happy life with pets. luxury Find more information on the programme on designer www.sos-animalhelp.com under ‘Kidsclub’. fashion
Elvis Mania hit Benidorm By Irena Bodnarec FOR THE fourth successive year ´Elvis Fest´ came to Benidorm for a 3 day tribute to ´The King of Rock n´ Roll´. Hundreds of fans arrived from across the globe to enjoy the weekend extravaganza dedicated to their idol, with many even dressing up to resemble the legend – sideburns, quiffs and
loud clothing were certainly in abundance. Ten top Elvis Tribute Artistes from around the world performed to fans, with shows going on at three separate venues: Melia Hotel – the festival base, the Rock & Roll House and Levi´s Showboat. Hotel guests were treated to some fantastic free entertainment, with performances going on
at the poolside stage throughout the day. Next year will be the 5th anniversary and the organisers are planning a spectacular closing show at the Benidorm Palace. It will take place on Sunday 19th April 2015 and will feature 12 of the worlds top Elvis´s, all on one stage – an event not to be missed if you are an Elvis fan.