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Welcome to the LARGE FONT EDITION of the Jávea Grapevine Magazine.

The UK General Election is upon us and Jávea’s own election to decide how the town will be run for the next four years follows close behind. There has been lots of support and interaction with the exPat community across the parties, in a way that I don’t ever remember seeing, at this level, before - which is a clear demonstration of how this coalition led Ayuntamiento has changed the face of Jávea so that it looks forward rather than dwelling in the past. Let us hope that great work done by so many of our current councillors across all parties, in the last four years, is rewarded with election results that sustain the value that they have placed on our community and which carries forward the projects still to be completed. There will be a special printed edition of Highlights out before the local elections, in mid May - The latest whole magazine with c.100 pages of news, local info, event reports, embedded videos & photos is always online at www.javeagrapevine.com as normal!

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Gaile Griffin Peers, Editor@JaveaGrapevine.com FREE full colour Printed Editions of May’s Special Election Jávea Grapevine Highlights (sponsored by The SignShop) available c.15th May from Jávea Old Town Jávea Arenal Lencería Susan, Font Gestors, Quicksave, Networking, Correos, Clot Help Desk Lavanderia Los Delfines, Infinity International, Jávea Port And - Saladar Supermarket, Shoe La La, Lynn Cobb, (High St) Heaven Boutique, Varidero, Port Tourist Office Ermita Supermarket, Iceland

In addition to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor’s updates, events & local news that feature in the Highlight’s Edition - In the online Grapevine, this month at www.javeagrapevine.com Online Features - More Local News with photos Ten Page Local Restaurant Guide.

List of popular Local Clubs and Associations.

41 Club Update Free Classified section Useful Local Phone numbers Episode Three of Wintersun the online “TV Series” filmed in and around Jávea.

Changes in UK Healthcare for British exPats visiting the UK Spanish Tips from Lynn Cobb New Recipe Feature, PC and latest Satellite Tips Charity Events Capital Gains Tax Changes for exPats selling UK Property Featured Dogs from APASA Out and About in Javea ...and much, much more

Editor@JaveaGrapevine.com

Dear Friends; Once again, just as I have been doing over the past four years, I am writing to you through this media, which the management of the Grapevine so kindly provides to me as your Mayor.

This month is no exception to what has been my usual workload over the past years, with 168 appointments noted in my diary.

It is difficult for me to summarise; but I’ll give it a go!

March started off with my attendance at the Race for Women, when funds were raised for the fight against breast cancer.

I was also fortunate to receive the visit of several distinguished visitors during this time, in particular two French mayors who were interested in my work at the Town Hall, and our method of communication with our foreign residents.

I also received the visit of Patxi López, my colleague in the PSOE, and the former President of the Basque Country, with whom I had an interesting conversation about the future, but also about the past. He told me how bad it had been during the time of ETA’s terrorist activities.

He, like many colleagues in my party, received death threats, but is proud to have been the President who brought an end to the terrorist group.

José Chulvi, Mayor of Jávea

A picture illustrating my day to day work, work and more work, something I do with great enthusiasm and love, helping people.

One of the marvellous acts that I attended was the Juan Antonio Samaranch award ceremony honouring our tennis player David Ferrer. An emotional ceremony held at the Valencia Tennis Club.

As usual I have been doing my work in the Alicante Provincial Government, working for XĂ bia and the entire Marina Alta. I can report to you about the work being undertaken by the Provincial Government at no cost to the Town Hall: the roundabout on the Avenida del Arenal, and the playground in Pinosol Park both of which are making good progress.

Furthermore, with the sponsorship of AMJASA, we are continuing our policy of supporting and cooperating with our local young people, by renewing the help we provide to our Paralympic sailor Rafa Andarias, who is obtaining great results at both the national and international level.

I was also present at the gala of the Marina Alta business community when the president Sonja Dietz, retired.

I’ve also been doing something that I really enjoy, visiting schools and sharing the activities of our younger people.

During the month I had question and answer sessions with the pupils of Colegio del Arenal, Marìa Inmaculada and Xàbia International College.

I was also present at the spectacular Batukada organised by the children of our town.

Presenting trophies for the Fishing Championship, the Business Women’s charity events, and many more....

Public safety is such an important issue; I maintain constant contact with the head of the local police.

The plenary session of the Town Hall on March 10th was one of the most difficult and heart-breaking which I have experienced; I convened an extraordinary session to condemn the murder of a young woman at the hands of her husband.

At this session I read out a manifesto in support of the family of the woman, her children, and against violence; especially that perpetrated against women.

Participating in fiestas and cultural events is also a regular activity for me.

The Palm Sunday Procession, Holy Week events, the presentation of books, the opening of the craft fair, etc ...

I hope you all enjoyed the Easter period; I also took time to enjoy it with my family and friends.

Be in touch soon, your Mayor JosĂŠ Chulvi

Supporting the Community In April, the mayor, José Chulvi, with Juan Luis Cardona, signed two new collaboration agreements between the Ayuntamiento de Javea and two Community Organisations.

First the Council has pledged help of 5,269 euros to the Club Náutico Jávea, to assist the Sailing School.

The Town Hall has also awarded a grant of 900 euros to Alumni Association of Escuela Permanente de Adultos (EPA) of the villa.

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Grapevine Highlights Issue 176, April / May 2015

Xabia Democratica and Citizens for Javea will be standing at the municipal elections in May as a Coalition with the motto ‘United by Xabia”

“Our mission”, according to Oscar Anton the Mayoral candidate for the coalition, “is to listen to our fellow citizens, allowing them to WE continue to participate in the hold neighborhood management of the meetings throughout Town Hall and to get to Xabia in the three know us, rest assured urban centers Town, that we are all united Port and the Arenal to make Xabia the and also in the majority ideal city in which to to of the urbanisations live. The closeness to that are scattered the people, the love of Xabia and experience throughout Jávea in management, are Since,Thursday April values we know about, 23 meetings have and these are the been held under main characteristic of the banner “United the Xabia we want”. through Xabia invites The meeting on May 4th the third Coffee/ you to a coffee”. meeting will take In this way the place in the cafede general public are Bon Matí in Thiviers, encouraged to spend opposite El Surco time with the team from 18:30hrs. from the Coalition chatting about their Visit the Coalition Website www. concerns and to make suggestions, unidosporxabia.com ask questions, etc.

La Coalicion Xàbia Democratica and Ciudadanos por Jávea Invite you for Coffee

United by Xàbia Unidos por Xàbia

The Coalition of XD and CpJ have finalised their list for the Municipal elections on May 24th with seven expat women in the line-up. Many are well known in the community. The expat representation is led by Amanda Dean at No. 4 on the list. A former JĂĄvea councillor she has worked as the deputy head teacher of XIC, XĂ bia International College and has taught for 22 years on the International scene. Amanda has worked energetically for environmental protection and cultural integration & set up a pioneering project of cultural & linguistic

exchanges between the XIC and the local secondary school. Amanda has lived in Javea for some fifteen years and served on the Town Council for six before stepping down, in 2009, for personal reasons.

She had special responsibility for the implementing of the Agenda 21 programme as well as being responsible for environmental protection and Citizen Participation. Amanda is also a music lover and has performed as both a singer and actress, professionally for some years.

Yvonne Henry, No 9 on the list, is the very familiar face of the Help Desk for just over three years.

British by birth, Yvonne arrived in Jรกvea in November 1980.

She has held numerous jobs for which her experience in problem solving has been essential.

Yvonne is a very keen tennis player.

She participates in the Senior League playing in matches involving the numerous tennis clubs along the Costa Blanca.

Lorna Ainsworth (No. 10) was one of the founder members of XD. Energetic & vivacious, the former nurse and senior NHS manager was also appointed as a Magistrate in the UK and was a successful model on the International fashion scene for many years Linda Macgillicudy is the present, very popular, XD Membership secretary and shares an interest in music with husband Des. Marja Christina De Graaf E.v. Schermarcher, Amanda Philips and Rosa Mansell are also standing.

Lorna

United by Xàbia Unidos por Xàbia

“The key is to listen to the citizen and help you in your day to day lives “.

The Javea Coalition continued their programme of visits with the people of Javea in the Urbanisation Sol Del Este.

The group gave us a wonderful welcome and seemed delighted to meet Oscar Anton, Juan Ortola and Pere Pons accompanied by Amanda Dean-Pyott.

We chatted about concerns presented by the group and the team’s input were rewarded with a positive and heartwarming response.

Thankyou to the people of Sol del Este.

Promotion of Employment in Tourism and Hotel Management

combines theory and practice, is based in the Hemeroscopea Centre and has 15 students, who during the next few months will learn various matters related to the hospitality industry.

In addition they will learn English.

Based in Jávea’s Hemeroscopea Training Centre, the third edition of Courses on Employment in the Hospitality Industry and Tourism was opened by the Coun-

cillor for Economic Development, XD Juan Luis Cardona, and the Finance Councillor Oscar Antón, XD. This employment programme, subsidised by the City Council,

After they have completed the full course they will be entitled to an internship of 120 hours in local companies in the Hospitality and Tourism sector in collaboration with the Association of Restorers (D’ARX).

by Lorna Ainsworth

Artefactus Exhibitions From now until 30/05/2015 Exhibition of Ceramicists and Artists Paintings, Collages, Sculptures from Maggie Morgan & Cambridge House Creating space.

23 Days and 6,000 km until 30/05/2015 Paintings and Photos by Eva Cabrera & Jaime Biel inspired by the Coast of Spain and Portugal

Javea Events May 2015

If you have events for next month that you would like to appear in Javea Grapevine please send the information with the poster / photo to editor@grapevinespain.com

If the event is for Charity, we will always try and include it in this printed section ur of Jesus of Nazareth Hora 14:00 Pl. de la Constituciรณ

IT” Is Trendy MARKET Moraira, Cafe del Mar from the 1- 3 May. Brand new fashion, jewellery and art & design collections.

The Sea and More Until 30/06/2015 Paintings Bento’s Galería

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Unidos Por Xabia XD & CpJ invite you for Coffee May 4th from 19:00h Café de Bon Matí in Thiviers, Jávea Pueblo (in front of El Surco)

05/05/2015 & 15/09/2015 Ruta temática en alemán.

1 h. 30 min.

6 Euros Adult 3 Euros Children

16th May Rock Cafe in Jávea, Arenal Live Music Free Entry Starts at 8pm

6 May 2015 Wednesday Shopping Trip Alicante 14 Eur Free Raffle Coach Pre-Book 966 453 823 & 649 239 498

Recital from the Alumni of the Conservatorio 07/05/2015 FREE 20:00 to 21:30 Conservatorio de Músic

08/05/2915 FREE Concert Pep Gimeno “Botifarra” Festival Xàbia Folk 22:00 in the Pl. de la Constitució

Paintings - Laude Graduates, Lady Elizabeth School 08/05/2015 to 31/05/2015 Highlights from the Finals Museo Arqueológico y Etnográfico Soler Blasco

Piano Concert 09/05/2015 19:30 Nati Ballarín. Studio Jessica Bataille (nr Mezquida Rte) APAM 10 € to raise funds for the International Music Competition in Xabia

08/05/2015 Ópera de Essen Homage to Caballé soprano Laura Alonso Padín, Parador 21:00 17€

09/05/2015 Treasures of Xàbia History & Mysteries Tourist Info 965 790 736 1h.30m plz Book adults 8€, kids 4€, Under 8s free

Tres Culturas Tres. 10/05/2015 FREE Festival Xàbia Folk Spain’s 3 Cultures - Music from Spain, Central Europe & Mediterranean North Africa 12:30

Enric Peidro Quartet 15/05/2015 20:30 Parador de Turismo Jávea 15 Euros

XIX Century, Time of Raisins 12/05/2015 Themed Walk in English 6 € Please pre-Book Via the Tourist Office - Starts: 18:00

15/05/2015 La Colla Xirimitab’s Xàbia un paso doble, Rock & Roll, Marcha cristiana, an excerpt from Carmina Burana and other pieces de Josep Aleman.

Música FREE - 22:30 - Iglesia de San Bartolomé

14 / 05 / 2015 Graduate Recital from the Cons. Professional de Música de Xàbia FREE 20:00 to 21:45 Conservatorio de Música

The History of Fish in Xàbia 20/05/2015 / by Amadeu Ros. Organised by AMUX 19:30 Museo Arq y Etn Soler Blasco

Sailing Reserve 16/05/2015 Sailing with experts who will explain the importance of the Montgó Natural Park, Cabo San Antonio and the sea adults 12€, kids 8€, 4 and under Free

Recital by Graduates of the Conservatori Professional de Música de Xàbia 21/05/2015 20:00 at the Conservatory

02/05, 09/05, 16/05, 23/05, 30/05 / Every Saturday, by the Correos is an Artisan Fair with locally made Craftwork & objet d’Art etc from 10:00 Pl. Marina Alta

Raising Monies for EMAUS Friday 15 / 05 / 2015 19:00 15€ including Meal and Wine Book your tickets, buy your filly and choose your menu today by phoning 690 358 244 or by email to info@fcemaus.com Special Prize for the best Ascot Hat

News From Agenda 21

Compiled by Christine Betterton - Jones Follow Agenda 21 on agenda21-xabia. wikidot.com

Spain to invest €421 million in aquaculture Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Environment, MAGRAM, Isabel Garcia Tejerina, announced that 421 million Euros will be allocated to the Multiannual Aquaculture Strategic Plan 2014/2020. The plan outlines how aquaculture will be conducted in coming years in the framework of the new EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). Strategic guidelines: Simplify and standardise the legal and admin framework; Reinforce representation from the sector; Increase Spanish aquaculture production by improving sector planning, and Select new areas of aquaculture interest. Mercopress

Spanish wine: good - but sold too cheap Spaniards make a lot of very good wine, but they sell it at the price of a bad wine.

This same product is later commercialised

by France and Italy at much higher prices.

The explanation for Spanish wine’s inability to fetch the market prices that experts agree it deserves is many-fold: a lack of good salespeople with language skills, weak distribution networks, over-abundant harvests and low-paying customers.

Spain specializes in bulk wine. Unbottled Spanish wine is used by bars, supermarkets and sangria makers across the globe.

Last year, Spain sold 1.25 billion liters of bulk wine, a 38-percent rise from the previous year. 3/4 of

this amount gets sent to France, Germany, Portugal and Italy….

“It is much easier to sit in your office and wait for a French agent to come to you with an order, than to go knocking on doors in Singapore,” he says.

“The sales agent who goes abroad finds clients, but also finds out what people are drinking outside our borders, whether they prefer sweet wines, red or white, in a bottle or in a plastic bag, and that kind of information is essential in order to adapt our supply.” El País

at risk if temperatures rise to equal those of Morocco, according to the report “Cambio Climático en Europa 1950-2050 (Climate Change in Europe 1950-2050) by Spanish climatologist Jonathan Gómez Cantero“.

Spain, has experienced a rise in temperature of 0.5 degrees during every decade since the beginning of the 20th century.

Add to this the decrease in precipitation since 1950 and you have a country that has become both significantly warmer and drier. For full stoThe Spanish Cli- ry see: The Local.es mate will become more like Morocco’s Hot PAI New proImportant crops will posals submitted to be impacted Andalu- develop the Saladar sian olives, lemons in Jávea Town Hall has Valencia and even the received a new Intecountry’s vineyards in grated development La Rioja could all be proposal (PAI - Plan

de Accion Integrada) for urban development of the Saladar.

This will be a tricky issue for the new administration to tackle after the forthcoming elections.

The new General Town Plan (PGOU) has yet to be finalised and we are still operating under the 1990 regulations, which identifies the Saladar as an urbanisable area, although it is prone to flooding, and measures have to be taken to deal with this if any project is to be approved.

Town Hall technicians are currently looking at the proposals which will be presented to the town’s Consultative Committee on the environment and urban development before advancing.

From XAD: Patata caliente...

Jávea among the 50 towns worst hit by the crisis in Spain The CSIS (Centre for Scienctific Research) has produced an atlas of the crisis and calculated various indices to gauge how badly various towns have been hit. Jávea is considered to have suffered a “major impact”. Hardest hit were towns which based their tourism on massive and dense construction of secondary residences for middle class population.

There is still a surplus of properties - Denia alone has 26,000 vacant properties. Less hit were those with a more diverse economy, renewed industry, an export capacity, & a basis for innovative business. These towns tended to be in the Atlantic coast Provinces and Navarra. La Marina Plaza.

Benidorm - officially not a tourist town According to the law, to be classified as a Tourist town second residences must outnumber primary residences. Benidorm fails this test, despite contributing 1% to Spain’s GDP (10% of Valencia). As a result, it is not entitled to extra funding to cover services to cater for any more than its 69,000 padron registered inhabitants. Benidorm has a floating population of 150,000 and more than 400,000 people flock there in the summer to enjoy the beaches and nightlife. Security is a problem, since the number of police it is able to employ is based on the registered population. A bill to modify the law failed to pass in the Congress of Deputies. From: El País

Complaints about the aesthetics of the new Port Plaza Residents have collected signatures to write to Xàbia Mayor Chulvi denouncing the design of the new public space in the Port, the Maruja Varó plaza.

People consider the design to be pretentious, harsh, de-humanised, hot in the summer, and cold in the winter, with few plants and not taking into consideration the history or character of the area. Accepting that the plaza was built in good faith, and that it can’t be demolished, they ask that abundant vegetation should be introduced, with pergolas covered with climbing plants to provide shade in the summer, a refreshing water feature, references to Port and neighbourhood history, and seats and cor-

ners so that everyone can sit and appreciate the natural beauty of the beach and bay. La Marina Plaza Massive fraud in recycling of appliances The Consejo de Estado (Spanish Council of State - the supreme consultative council of the Spanish Government), has accused appliance manufacturers of being involved in a massive fraud over the past decade.

Manufacturers are obliged to charge a fee of between 5-30 Euros to pay for the recycling their old appliances, (“polluter pays” principle) but the suspicion is that the law has been ignored, the appliances sent to scrap, or sold to illegal scrap merchants who do not have the facilities to deal with toxic waste,

and the money used for other investments.

It is estimated that two thirds of the appliances end up as illegal scrap. The result is that Spain is near the bottom of the European recycling league (ahead only of Romania and Greece). In 2012, 3.3kg of electronic waste per inhabitant per year was collected in Spain, six times less than the figure for Norway (20kg). A “sting” operation carried out by the consumer organisation tracked 16 appliances left at collection points - only four completed their journey to approved recycling plants. There are moves to identify each appliance with a registration number so that its fate can properly be tracked.

This will require monitoring by each autonomous community.

Valencia rejects private parking project for the Port The Ministry of Infrastructure has rejected a project proposal by a Madrid company to set up paid parking in La Caleta in the Port during the peak summer and easter weeks.

This rejection is based on objections raised by the Xàbia Town Council which pointed out how this would add to congestion in the area, and reduce the already limited number of free parking spaces in the Port.

They also stated that in view of the planned re-organisation of the Port, the issue of parking should be addressed in a comprehensive manner. Also that the Port is not an isolated entity, but a part of urban area, and any intervention should take that into account. From XAD

An “Energy Cheque” for low-income families The Valencia Government is to introduce an “Energy Cheque” worth €100 for families having dependent children under 18 and a household monthly income not exceeding €532 per month. The estimated cost will be €1 million, and the scheme will be run by an NGO, which will be selected by competition. They are looking for one which has the right netwook of offices and spread to enable access to the scheme. From Levante: El Consell...

Easter Tourism steady as she goes Preliminary figures for hotel occupancy over easter showed a figure of 90.13%, unchanged from last year and 20 points up on 2013. Full data

will only been available when rubbish collection, electricity and water consumption figures have been assessed. For full story see: Javeamigos Almost half the tourists to the Valencian Community come during the 4 summer months Despite efforts to extend the tourist season over the year, almost half the tourists come to the Comunidad Valenciana between June and September.

This applies both to foreign (48%) and Spanish (45%) tourists.

The average hotel occupancy along the coast oscillates between 20% and 80% depending upon the season.

See: Seasonal Tourism for graph.

Experts have advised diversifying the tourism offering: devel-

oping urban tourism, gastronomy, culture, shopping etc. and to try not to depend too much on one market, the UK, for example, comprises a third of foreign tourists and their numbers have fallen 10% so far this year. Other tourism markets such as China and India, which are not focused on “sun and sea” should be pursued.

The Chinese, Russians and Brasilians also spend more (€600 per day) than the Germans and Brits (€100 Euros).

From Las Provincias Low cost dominates flights to the Valencian Region creating fears this will affect quality tourism.

Seven of every ten travellers flying into the Valencian Community arrive on low cost airlines.

The tourism sector creates 20,000 jobs and foreign tourists bring in a fat €5,300 million, but there are fears that this low cost model is compromising five star tourism; the tourism of congresses and gastronomy. Valencia no longer has direct flights to London Heathrow, and cannot compete in the market for holding congresses with cities such as Bilbao which do have direct flights.

Low cost tourists also spend less (92 €per pay) than those which use the traditional airlines (€116). The profile of a low cost passenger is 25-44 years old, travels with a partner (rather than a family), does not come on a package holiday, and comes mainly to enjoy the sun and sea, sports and theme parks.

However main stream airlines are having to modify their policies in order to compete with the Ryan Airs and Easyjets, and valencia needs to do something to attract the big airlines (BA, Emirates, Air France, American Airlines) back. Las Provincias Moli Blanc installs sound absorbing panels As a result of complaints and forced closure last year due to excessive sound from the Moli Blanc Nightclub, the owners have spent some €200,000 to install sound dampening panels, of the type used beside motorways in built-up areas. These panels will enable the club to pass acoustic tests and comply with noise regulations.

They hope also, that the new bye laws con-

trolling ad-hoc street parties (botellon), will reduce the nuisance experienced by residents last year, and will also benefit the Club. From XAD: Mediterranean Sea ‘accumulating zone of plastic debris’ “We identify the Mediterranean Sea as a great accumulation zone of plastic debris,” said Andres Cozar of the University of Cadiz in Puerto Real, Spain, and colleagues.

“Marine plastic pollution has spread to become a problem of planetary scale after only half a century of widespread use of plastic materials, calling for urgent management strategies to address this problem.”…scientists were particularly concerned about very small pieces of plastic (less than 5mm in

length), known as microplastics. The study found more than 80% of plastic items in the Mediterranean Sea fell into this category.

“These very small plastic fragments lend themselves to being swallowed by marine species, potentially releasing chemicals into the gut from the plastics,” Dr Morritt, of the School of Biological Sciences, told BBC News. “Plastic doesn’t degrade in the environment - we need to think much more carefully about how we dispose of it, recycle it, and reduce our use of it.” for full story see: BBC news Barcelona - a Victim of its Tourism success? According to government figures, between 1990 and 2013 the number of annual visitors who stayed overnight in

Barcelona exploded from 1.7 million to 7.6 million, and the number of hotel rooms grew from 10,265 to 37,069.

Today, tourism accounts for about 14% of Barcelona’s economy…

In this compact city of 1.6 million residents, the tourist impact is impossible to miss.

Today, 79% of the people on La Rambla, the main avenue in the Ciutat Vella, are not from Barcelona; 58% are foreign tourists.

Packs of bachelor and bachelorette parties from around Europe stumble through the Ciutat Vella at night, regularly vomiting in the streets and hiring prostitutes…

Barcelona is not alone, and the struggle of European cities has even spawned a subgenre of documentaries bemoan-

ing mass tourism.

Barcelona has Bye Bye Barcelona, a film by Venezuelan filmmaker Eduardo Chibás that has received over 300,000 YouTube views; Berlin has Welcome and Goodbye; and Venice has The Venice Syndrome.

(One common feature of the genre?

The irritating sound of squads of roller bags clicking over cobblestones.) For full story see: Fortune Easter Tourism - was steady as she goes Almost half the tourists to the Valencian Community come during the 4 summer months The Plaza “Comare Maruja Varo” next to Bar Clavo behind the Grava beach in the Port has been inaugurated. This pub-

lic space has been named in memory of a Xàbia midwife who, since the 1960’s attended over 3000 births spanning several generations in the town. From Press release

supplies of wood and stones.

Within the context of works following the fire two kilns known as ‘les faroleres’ have been reconstructed on La Plana’s Cap de Sant Antoni. For full story see: Montgó Xàbia has finished Lime Kilns renovating old lime kilns for heritage Xàbia Municipal and tourism election campaigns Two ancient lime kick off Coalition kilns have been re- parties present their stored in the area candidate lists ravaged by last Sep- The political parties tember’s fire on the which make up the Montgó. ruling coalition have These were used made their first moves from Roman times to in the campaign for transform limestone May’s Municipal elecinto lime, a basic tions. component of mortar, Xabia Democrátimortar construction, ca (XD) announced plastered walls, walls its joint candidate or stucco. list with Ciudadanos The records showed Por Xàbia - between that there formerly them, these two parexisted 54 in various ties currently have areas of the munici- 5 councillors on the pality, mostly in forest ruling coalition, and areas with abundant hope that by combin-

ing forces they can win more.

They are led by current Deputy Mayor, Oscar Anton.

On Monday, Xàbia’s Socialist (PSOE) mayor, José Chulvi launched his pitch for re-election as mayor by giving a speech in English to an English speaking audience.

Full reports on both meetings can be found in Javeamigos XD / CPJ meeting and Javeamigos : Chulvi meets expats - www. javeamigos.com Britain seeks scientific collaboration with Spain A new initiative launched on Thursday by the British Embassy in Madrid aims to capitalize on the so-called “brain drain” by linking up scientists that have moved abroad.

The new British Scientists in Spain (BSS) Network establishes a communications platform between the British and Spanish scientific communities….”

Spain has made huge leaps in areas such

as renewable energy, agri-technology and in the ‘new materials’ sector so we are working to boost partnership in those areas.” The field of biomedical research is also an area where bridges can be made.

Telefónica to triple customers’ broadband speeds before the summer Telecom operator Telefónica has announced that it will triple the connection speed for all its internet customers before the summer. The communications provider will also switch all its ADSL clients to its new fiber-optic network as soon as the service is available in their location at no extra charge. The unprecedented move rests on the fact that Telefónica knows its customers require a quality broadband connection in order to subscribe to its new services, such as streaming video or pay TV. From El Pais in English.

Javea Amigos Update 150 Walkers Faced The Mirador Challenge In Record Time

by Mike Smith Photos Fay Hughes Smith

The weather was almost perfect for almost 150 walkers in 29 teams who picked up the gauntlet in the fifth edition of the javeamigos.com Mirador Challenge, a 29.5 kilometre route that links all 15 official viewpoints (called “miradores” in Castellano) along the stunning coastline of Jávea. Sponsored this year by Bar Quo Vadis and Villas-Plots.com, the Challenge was to cover the distance in the fastest possible time – without running – whilst passing through each viewpoint where, for some teams, a series It was probably down of tasks was waiting to the cooler weather for them. that, despite the The event has grown route being extended in strength and by some 2.5 k for has become one this year’s edition, of Jávea’s premier the average time to sporting events of the complete the course year, attracting great was recorded as 5 interest to participate. hrs 33 mins, only

Ladies team FENOLL MARร were the first to depart at 8.00am

ten minutes slower than 2014 when the course was shorter but almost an hour quicker than the third edition in 2013. It has been credit to some very serious prerace training by the vast majority of the

participants over the previous few weeks that these times were recorded; it was a truly stunning battle of fitness and stamina.

The teams were drawn from across the region with walkers representing Jรกvea,

M o r a i r a - Te u l a d a , Benissa, Gata de Gorgos, Pedreguer and Xalรณ amongst others as well as a mother-and-daughter pair who had flown in from the UK especially to take part in the Mirador Challenge.

It was a truly international affair with Spanish, British, Dutch, Polish and South American participants.

One walker, having been let down for a lift, actually cycled all the way from Gata de Gorgos to join his team, covered the distance in a time that almost won the title – then cycled home again!

The teams gathered at Mirador La Granadella in the gloom of an overcast and chilly Sunday early morning, some of them having dragged themselves from the warmth of their beds to catch a special coach laid on to take them to the startline. An occasional short shower of rain threatened to dampen the occasion just a A network of volunteers manned the viewpoints little but the teams were determined and to guide to teams along the route.

waited patiently for their turn to depart.

Spanish ladies team Fenoll Marí led the way, crossing the start-line at 8.00am to begin their 29.5 kilometre trek to the windmills in the north. Twenty other teams followed, split into two categories – Leisure, who would be able to stop and admire the views for a short while, and Sport who were walking very much against the clock.

Waiting for them were a happy band of volunteers, dotted along the coast at each viewpoint acting as checkpoint supervisors as well as route marshals and support units.

The Leisure teams had the additional task of meeting a series of additional challenges at a certain number of

The Costa Blanca Reflexology Group offered soothing foot massages for the walkers.

viewpoints, ones that called for a bit of mathematical knowledge.

Two teams competing in the Sport category, The Nordic Walkers and Team Mamil, made their intentions clear quite quickly and despite having started in 16th and 22nd position respectively.

They were leading the way by the mid-way point and took over point in the final few kilometres, jostling for position to be the first to cross the line, if not the quickest of the day. And it would be the Nordic Walkers who would arrive as a team first, followed by Team Mamil a minute later.

They were welcomed by warm applause, cold beer and a chance to have soothing foot massages by members of the Costa

The overall winners TEAM MAMIL arrived at the finish line at Els Molins almost intact.

Runners-up THE NORDIC WALKERS pose with their commemorative medals.

Blanca Reflexology Group who had offered their services for the afternoon.

Every person who completed the challenge received a commemorative medal to show off to their friends and family and maybe even encourage them to take part in future events.

Over the next two hours and ten minutes, the next 27 teams crossed the line, cheered on my friends and relatives, even perfect strangers who had wandered to the windmills simply to admire the view and found a .

Some headed straight for the beer, others to the foot massages.

One or two even crossed the lines in tears of joy, having faced a challenge

that they thought they might never do, encouraged by their team-mates and even those from other teams, representing the superb atmosphere and camaraderie between teams.

Feet were inspected, muscles were rubbed, injuries compared.

They had done it – but who had won?

Later that evening, Bar Quo Vadis hosted a special presentation evening and the bar was rammed with teams, friends and relatives to await the results.

First up was the Leisure category in which teams could spent a small amount of time at each viewpoint which would be deducted from the final time as

well as do a series of The Sports category tasks to find a final was for those teams number. who wanted to simply go for it and the The less accurate, the fastest team proved more time penalties to be Team Mamil added. who crossed the line in an adjusted time Victors for the third 4hrs 24 minutes, two year running were the minutes faster that Jávea-based team their arch-rivals The Los Sherpas de Xàbia Nordic Walkers.

2 who recorded a time of 4hrs 36 minutes, The Originals came some 14 minutes in third, equalling head of runners-up last year’s personal CBYA Machos and record of 4hrs 29 a good 25 minutes minutes. ahead of thirdplaced Xeremells The teams were Orientation. also presented with trophies sponsored They were presented by: with their trophies, sponsored by Villas-Plots.

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Moraira Hamiltons

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There were also a The final award was series of other awards the Mirador Marauders won the Veteran’s Trophy for being the team with the oldest average age to complete the Mirador Challenge.

The Nordic Walkers won the special stage award for the team that covers the 6 kilometre distance between Punta de l’Arenal and Cap de Sant Antoni in the fastest time and they did so in 58 minutes, breaking the existing record by three minutes.

In fact, five teams broke the old record, proving just how competitive the event has become in 2015.

Both awards sponsored by

were

gatesandgrills.com.

javeamigos.com Special Award which was handed to Kate O’Malley and her daughter Scarlett from The Nordic Walkers who flew over from the UK especially to take part in the event; at 16 years, 2 months and 3 days, Scarlett is also the youngest person to have ever taken part in the Mirador Challenge and indeed she led the way for much of the final few kilometres.

Some teams are already speaking about the next edition of the Mirador Challenge which has been pencilled in for Sunday 3rd April 2016.

There have been some new records set this year; it will take a very determined team to break them.

So, are YOU ready to face the challenge?

More information can be found on the website

javeamigos .com or on the Facebook group

The Mirador Challenge

1. If kitchen cupboard doors are banging, fix felt pads with the sticky backs to the corners of the doors.

2. To support your wrist at the computer, roll up a guest towel into a sausage and place it in front of the keyboard and mouse.

3. Need a lunch break while painting, wrap your brush tightly in cling film to stop it drying out.

4. Record some family history for your grandchildren. Write about one special event or family member on one sheet of paper with the approximate date. Write as the mood takes you and not in any particular order.

Put them in a ring binder and they can easily be put in order years later.

5. To make an easy mug rack, use a concertina scissor type coat rack on the wall.

VINTAGE GEMS

The Library of Jávea opens a book point in the Mercat Municipal The Library of Jávea, which currently has 6,300 members, also has an international section coordinated by volunteers and children’s reading club for family reading and is active in the promotion of reading habits among Children with weekly storytelling sessions and activities, in coordination with schools.

Javea celebrated with several activities to mark World Book Day. Children’s workshops that have been a great success the joined the opening of a point to access free books(book crossing) in a public space that can be found inside the Mercat Municipal.

The staff of the Public Library helped by volunteers from the international section created a stall with novels, poetry books and various publications for both children and adults and in several languages.

The objective, according to the councillor of Education and Culture, Empar Bolufer, is that people can get free books that interest them and also to leave some for the enjoyment of others. There was also an exhibition of children’s illustrations

of Andersen tales on the ground floor of the town library open for two weeks.

The library also hosted an evening recital of haiku poems, a style of Japanese poetry beginning with a presentation of a book

of haikus by Juan Antonio Gonzรกlez.

The Library of Javea, hopes this important date encourages citizens to become partners and benefit from all the services offered, such as borrowing books, audio-

books, music, comics and videos. Among the facilities you can also use computers with free internet access. Also, cardholders user Electronic Network (obtained by simply filling out a form and bearing

a photograph and a photocopy of identity card) can also use the eBiblio Valencia services, a technology platform with access to the catalog and loan major new publications in digital format (ebooks).

The ‘Friends Of The Children Of Emaus’ Read More About Friends Of The Children Of Emaus On Their Two Facebook Pages And On www.fcemaus.com For General Information About Friends Of The Children Of Emaus, To Renew Your Membership Or To Become A Friend Please Contact: info@fcemaus.com.

It doesn’t seem possible but the MONTHLY SHOPPING has come around again.

Thanks to local fundraising, last week Elsie and David spent quite a bit more than their March total. They spent €427 on everything from 15 kilos of potatoes to fresh greens, vegetables and fruit.

For once the shopping didn’t include any eggs!

That was because EIGHT DOZEN EGGS had very kindly been donated by David and Karen from Novelda who “grow their own” chickens! Than you to you both for your kindness.

Please remember that all the money raised is spent on the children (other than the very nominal sum spent on running the Association).

May 10th – 11am to 4pm – Siesta Group in Gata are holding an ASK THE EXPERTS event.

Please come along and have your questions about FCEmaus answered.

Linda Richardson

May 15th – 7pm - Ladies Night at Ascot - the Calpe Tennis Club. Price 15€ including dinner and wine. To book please

call 690 358 244 when you will be told your delicious menu choice.

June 27th – Amadeus will once again be back at Finca Jacaranda with their Musicals of Tonight for one of the Friends of the Children of Emaús TENTH ANNIVERSARY parties.

September 12th – 3pm to 8pm - New date and time for the Annual Summer BBQ – an Open Day at the Children’s House in Relleu. Fabulous food from local providers so please come along and enjoy an afternoon of good food, good wine and good friends.

If YOU have an idea for a fundraiser, or anything to contribute to the Children, please let us know at info@fcemaus.com.

Thank you.

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Capital Gains Tax Update for ExPats selling UK property The rules affecting Capital Gains Tax obligations changed in April for exPats selling property in the UK.

by Gaile Griffin Peers

In April 2015, new rules came into effect for all overseas UK property owners.

If a property was jointly owned each owner must tell HMRC about their own gain or loss.

Up until 5th April, most exPats were able to sell their final UK property without incurring Capital Gains Tax charges. Now, the rules have changed and most of us will be liable to pay tax when we make that final decision to sell up in the UK.

If you are a non-UK resident you pay Capital Gains Tax on the gain when you dispose of:

Capital Gains Tax may be payable on UK residential property disposals by: • non-resident individuals • personal representatives of non-residents who have died • any non-residents who are partners in a partnership • non-resident trustees • non-resident companies or funds

• a UK residential property that isn’t your main home • your main home if you’ve let it out, used it for business, had long periods of absence or it’s very large • an interest in either of the above • properties in the process of being constructed or adapted for use as a dwelling • the right to acquire a UK residential property ‘off plan’ If you have only just left the UK and are just registering as a resident here you may be able to claim

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criteria you may have to pay some Capital Gains Tax.

Married couples and civil partners can only count one property • you have one home as their main home at and you’ve lived any one time. in it as your main As a non-UK resident home for all the time you will only get Priyou’ve owned it vate Residence Re• you haven’t let part lief on a UK residenof it out, this doesn’t tial property if: include having a • you or your spouse single lodger or civil partner were • you haven’t used living in the UK for part of it for busithat tax year ness only • the grounds, includ- • you or your spouse or civil partner ing all buildings, stayed overnight at are less than 5,000 the property at least square metres (just 90 times in the tax over an acre) in toyear (the 90 day tal rule) • you didn’t buy it just • If you only owned to make a gain the property for part In these cases, you of the year, the 90 don’t need to do anydays are time apthing. You’ll automatportioned in line ically get a tax relief with the time you called Private Resiwere the owner. You dence Relief. If you will also get Private don’t meet all these Residence Relief if

the total number of days spent in any UK property you own in the relevant tax year meets the 90 day rule - but you can only nominate one property for Private Residence Relief.

If you don’t meet the 90 day rule you will be counted as away from the property for that tax year.

As, to be classed as UK non resident, you will already have had a “long absence” and you will also, in all likeliehood, have an established home where you are, the odds that you will be able to persuade HMRC that you are not liable is slim.

There is, however, a bright spot on the horizon.

Obviously everyone’s circumstances are different and you

should always take proper professional advice from the Inland Revenue concerning your own very personal circumstances - they are extremely patient and very helpful.

It is important to get a valuation now rather than later as, using a system known as “rebasing”, your gain or loss can be based on the “real” value of the property at the beginning of April 2015.

Yes, seriously, they are - their helpdesk (more than anyone else) appreciates how complex these new changes are and how many of us genuinely want to do the right thing, but are worried we will get it wrong.

Until April 2016 the However HMRC has personal Annual Exto be convinced that empt Amount is set at the valuation was fair, £11,100. reasonable and totalIf you sell an inheritly independent. ed property, or if you NB: A full independ- represent a Trust, this ent survey may cost will vary - but most of between £500 - £700. us will have the norHowever, having an mal allowance. honest and inde- With a base value for pendent report from your property (the a Quantity Surveyor independent valuamay well help to sell tion), when it sells, your house as it you will then have a is an extra USP that sale value. any buyer is likely to appreciate, not least You can then apply as it shows your ab- a system that HMRC solute confidence in call “rebasing”. the property you are trying to sell. Hope- Under this scheme fully, it will also justify you will only be liable your asking price. for the difference in

However, as a very rough guide, the generic info that follows is what I understand will apply to most of us.

If you are likely to be liable for Capital Gains Tax and are thinking about selling your property in the UK, consider getting a full, independent valuation, in writing, ASAP.

When the house sells and you are left with a capital sum, you will have an annual allowance for Capital Gains against which you can claim (if you haven’t used it up that year, already).

value between what the “provable value” in April 2015 was and what sale price you achieve is (less your personal Annual Exempt amount).

So, if your house sells for less than the value it had in April plus your personal allowance - you will not have to pay tax.

If your house sells for more than those two amounts combined, then you will only pay Capital Gains tax on the difference

ing to your own es- for sixty-five months. timate of value and In their example that could be difficult. the house will have gained more taxable Or you will have to based income ususe an alternative ing the independent method of assessing April 2015 Valuation value - losing an op- than it would if the tion for you to reduce Time Apportionment your liability. It may method was used mean that you can- - however because not use the “rebasing” the owner has had system, so they will a valuation they can then be looking at the pick the method that amount that you paid costs them the least. for the property. This So was still worth the is a little more compli- risk. cated!

I am biting the bullet Alternatives They will accept a Time Apportionment system and the third fall back is the overall gain since it was purchased.

...after you have also deducted any costs of improving the property incurred after 5 April 2015 and the legal cost of selling the property.

In the three examples If you cannot prove (on the three pages the “true value” of after this article) the your property in April sample property will 2015, you will be reli- sell in June 2016 for ant on HMRC agree- £1.25m having been owned, at that point,

and getting a proper independent survey and valuation done for the house we are selling in Whittlesey but, in HMRC’s own words...

It’s up to you to choose whether and how to value the property and whether to get more than one valuation, HMRC don’t have a preference for how this should be done.

Strictly speaking, it is not necessary to get a valuation carried now, instead you can wait until you make the disposal.

I think it is sensible to record in April 2015 what condition the property is in & any unusual features as this will help make a fair valuation later on.

The following three pages give three different ways of calculating the Capital Gains Tax obligations on a house sale.

and that the profit you make after your annual exempt amount is deducted doesn’t So, it is important that push you over the you understand the threshold - it is 28% if difference this can it does. make to the amount Look here you will eventually have to pay. https://www.gov.uk/ capital-gains-tax/ Particularly because work-out-your-capithey don’t seem to tal-gains-tax-rate mind which of the three systems you to see how this works use, as long as all the for you figures are consistent and you do submit If you would like to one of them. speak to the HMRC The rate of Capital helpdesk ring Capital Gains Profit, depending on which system is used to calculate “profit”.

Gains Tax depends 0044 300 200 3300 on your UK Income These figures are Tax level and whenfrom HMRC. ther you qualify for a and they will call you Depending on the personal Income Tax back, in Spain, if your methodolgy, the ex- Allowance. query is complex,or ample house has if they need to refer made Roughly speaking, you to another deyou can assume it is partment to get you £92.5k, 28% if you are a high- the best advice. £220k or £430k

er income tax payer and 18% if you are a basic rate tax payer

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LADIES NIGHT AT ASCOT Friday 15 May 2015, 7 for 7.30pm

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WIN THE PRIZE OF THE NIGHT for the best male and best female ASCOT HAT !

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Hi Everyone!

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I hope you’ve all had a good Easter break, but now it’s time to get back to work and after the latest assistance requests from our clients, this article we are going to talk about some tips for avoiding Email scams and password hacking: Where shall we start? Well, basically, if an email seems too good to be true -- it usually is.

For instance, why would someone in another country randomly choose you to give money to? It just doesn’t make sense.

If you’re not convinced if an email is a fraud, do a check on scam resource sites to see if the sender is a known fraud.

Also new internet users are better off getting a free online email account (gmail, yahoo, hotmail, etc.) rather than one that downloads emails onto their computer directly (such as MS Outlook), as they normally have far better spam filters than other alternatives.

In a typical phishing scam, the scammer will send an e-mail that looks like it came from a bank.

Other common Phishing schemes send spoof emails pretending to be from Ebay, Paypal or other large internet companies. The e-mail will

look official and often include a link to a fake website (that looks like the real thing) for the victim to click and enter personal information or passwords, financial information, etc. Scammers collect this data and use it for identity theft.

Remember: no legitimate financial institution will ever ask for your personal or account information via email.

Any email that requests such information should be deleted immediately. That is always the “tell” with any phishing scam.

You should never click on a link in any e-mail that says it is from a bank.

It is always best to enter the web address for the financial institution in your Internet browser and do all banking and bill paying from there.

Most banks now have trust words or trust icons.

Also, a good idea is to eliminate the spam, which will eliminate the “phishing.”

Avoiding Pop-ups, Unwanted Toolbars, and other Harmful Downloads is also a wise thing to do.

Internet users need to understand that a good chunk of “free software” makes a profit in other ways.

While some of these methods for earning a profit are legitimate, others are completely fraudulent.

For example: free screensavers and smilies (which advertisements often target inexperienced and older demographics) are often accompanied by unwanted toolbars, spyware, adware or worse: viruses.

You can also read reviews of software you are considering downloading.

If a download has something unwanted packaged with it, you will usually find user reviews stating so.

When downloading or installing software (from any source), there

will often be an option to install some sort of toolbar or other “bonus”.

This option will of course be selected by default.

Be sure to deselect this check box, so the toolbar will not be installed.

When installing anything, be sure to read what is being installed before automatically clicking Yes or Next.

We must also be aware of using strong passwords, which are at least eight characters in length, though 14 or more characters is ideal.

The key to creating a good password is to choose something that is not easily guessed by others.

Avoid using any part of your name or special dates (birthday or anniversary) in your passwords.

A easy way to create a password is to use a pass phrase and then use the first letter of every word and punctuation.

For example, “I hate passwords; they are just too hard!” becomes “Ihp;tajth!”, which is a very strong password.

To go even further, substitute a good mix of special characters (% or @) or numbers for letters, and vary the capitalized letters in the phrase: “1hp,t@j2H!”.

It is also possible to just use the phrase itself, but not all Web sites will support passwords of that length (our previous example would be 41 characters), and they are difficult to type correctly every time.

If a Web site limits the use of special characters, spaces, and length of the password, concentrate on varying capitalization and using numbers to substitute for letters.

Well, that is all for now.

Following these tips, and having your Antiviruses and Firewalls updated will ensure you’re doing the right thing regarding our email’s protection.

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Costa Blanca 41 Club celebrated its 29th Charter anniversary at La Cocina restaurant in March.

Pictured, left to right, are International Officer Dave Campbell, Morag McAulay, National President Jim Smith, Costa Blanca Chairman David McAulay, Ethna Williamson and Vice Chairman Peter Williamson, who became Chairman in April. If you are a member of 41

Club or a former Round Tabler and are living here or just visiting, get in touch and come and enjoy the fellowship at one of our meetings. Â We meet twice a month with our partners, once for a lunch and the other for a social event. Â Contact either our Chairman, Peter Williamson or Secretary Jim Thomas

Peter peterwilliamson@ waitrose.com Jim jjt-cmt@hotmail.com 96 283 3749

Preparation time: 10 minutes (plus time to marinate)

Cordero A La Parrilla My Way

Cooking time: 15 minutes Difficulty rating: Easy This recipe for spicy “campo” style lamb will be a hit at your next BBQ. Easy to prepare it’s also perfect for a quick healthy meal after work, served with salad.

by

Stephen “Grills”

www.facebook.com/broilgrills

Ingredients • 4 (500g) thick cut lamb chops • 1 teaspoon of olive oil • 4 cloves of garlic, minced • 1 lemon- juice and zest • 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika • 1 teaspoon of cumin • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 2 ripe tomatoes

Marinated in garlic, lemon, herbs and Method spices it’s a perfect meal for individuals • Finely grate the tofollowing a Mediterra- matoes and combine nean diet. in a bowl with the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, cayNumber of enne pepper, paprika, servings: cumin and oregano;

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• Mix until thoroughly combined;

• Add the lamb to the marinade;

Tips

• Cover and leave • Fancy a bit on the overnight or for at side? Serve with least four hours; brown rice or couscous for extra fibre • Heat the grill or BBQ to medium-high Fibre is an important for medium-cooked micronutrient used by meat (lower for well the gastrointestinal cooked meat, higher system to aid in the for rare meat); process of digestion.

• Add the lamb steaks • Delicious with a toand cook for 6–8 min- mato and red onion utes on each side; salad which is also a great source of ad• Serve immediately ditional vitamins and when done minerals.

They are important for maintaining a healthy body.

Serving all meals with a side salad is an easy way to ensure that you eat all of the vegetables you need for a healthy balanced diet.

• Drizzle a cucumber and yoghurt dressing over the lamb chops for extra taste and calcium. Calcium is mainly found in dairy products and plays an important role in maintaining the health of your teeth and bones.

U3A Jávea, Help DAMA and ABBA?

U3A Jávea

During their AGM in March at the Parador Hotel the members of U3A Javea were addressed by the new President of Help of Denia and Marina Alta, Candy Wright, who explained about the facilities and services Help DAMA provides. Candy outlined her ambitions to expand the services offered by Help DAMA to start new support groups for Alzheimer Carers and for Stroke Victims. Candy introduced her Vice President, Catherine Pérez Pinto, who is a member of U3A Javea and co-ordinates Help DAMA activities in Javea.

U3A Javea President Stephen Burke explained, “each year the members of U3A Javea choose a local charity to benefit from their fundraising activities and Help DAMA

has been chosen for 2015. Although not primarily a fundraising organisation, throughout the year our members support and hold events to raise money for the chosen charity which also benefits from any cash surplus generated by the major annual social events.”

Stephen announced that the next major event is the

U3A Javea 10th Anniversary Ball 5th June at Salones Carrasco in Javea for which tickets are now available.

“I am delighted that we have managed to secure Abba Elite to entertain us” he

said. Abba Elite is acknowledged as the foremost live tribute to the world’s favourite pop group recreating and performing all of those classic hits.

It will be an amazing evening from which the proceeds will go to Help DAMA. After a Cava reception, there is a gourmet four course meal with two starter and three main course options and coffee; with wine,

beer and water available on demand and free of additional charge, until the dessert course is concluded. After that enjoy the live musical entertainment provided by Abba Elite.

Experience an excellent evening at a bargain price of only 35€. Tickets can be ordered at tickets@ u3ajavea.org

Stephen told us that “U3A Javea has almost 50 different groups providing a wide range of trips, educational, recreational and leisure activities for almost 1200 members. We meet on the last Wednesday each month at the Javea Parador, new members are always welcome.”

For further details visit our website at www. u3ajavea.org.

Education Opportunity for children

Juan Luis Cardona XD Councillor supporting the Entrepreneurship Education course for children ages 5 to 12 years.

Here, he is presenting the Diplomas for the Adventure Workshop’s to those who undertook the courses between October 2014 & April 2015.

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Here are two very simple constructions which will give your Spanish ‘wings’. One will get you talking about the future & the other about what someone is doING right now!

First the ‘future’ construction. This is such a simple way of talking about the future, to say ‘I’m going to …………………………..’

When I was first learning Spanish, I thought that my Spanish teacher must be teaching us to ‘cheat’ a bit, because this was so easy!! But then a few days later I heard some Spanish neighbours using this construction & I realised that the Spanish use it too!

First you need to know the verb IR – to go IR – TO GO VOY VAS VA

I go you go he/she goes

VAMOS VÁIS VAN

we go you all go they go

When you know that, you just add ‘a’ & the full form (infinitive) of the verb that describes what you are going to do.

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So, if I want to say ‘I’m going to swim in the pool’ I say Voy a nadar en la piscina Are they going to go to school? ¿Van a ir al colegio? & negative – We’re not going to sing that song! ¡No vamos a cantar esa canción! https://youtu.be/OIVIKnCCYc

Now the ‘present continuous’ – what someone is doing right now - or as we often say in my classes – INGing it! First you need to know the verb ESTAR – to be ESTAR – TO BE ESTOY ESTÁS ESTÁ

I am you are he/she is

ESTAMOS ESTÁIS ESTÁN

we are you all are they are

Then you need the ‘Gerund’ or ‘Gerundio’ the ‘ING’.

Forming this is really simple - for regular verbs just drop the AR/ER/ IR at the end of the verb and replace it with ANDO or IENDO as shown: TRABAJAR- TRABAJANDO COMER- COMIENDO ESCRIBIR– ESCRIBIENDO Once we have learned that it’s also really simple - you just combine ‘estar’ with the ‘gerund’ of the verb.

Using the verbs above, we can say:

I am working Estoy trabajando What are they eating? ¿Qué están comiendo?

Ana isn’t writing the letter No está escribiendo la carta, Ana

Apasa was founded 15 yrs ago by a group of Spanish, English and Germans. It started from humble beginnings: a few concrete kennels and no fencing, but over the years it has grown so much and we now have upwards of 200 dogs, we also have quarantine kennels for when new or sick dogs are bought in. We work with the town hall and the police in collecting dogs that have been lost or abandoned. We need the support of our members and all the fundraising events to keep us going.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support.

Bono

Male, Shelter since 26.10.2010 Sharpei / Pointer Mix, DOB 15.10.2007 60 cm This beautiful dog was found together with Bonifac which is probably his son. We were able to trace their owner but this latter did not want them back anymore. Bono is a dog with character and he does not at all understand what happened to him and why he now has to sit here in our shelter. He would definitely prefer having a new home as he would make a perfect companion for someone who is looking for a real friend. Some training would of course do him good but he is house trained and he walks well on the lead.

Asociaciรณn Protectora de Animales de San Antonio Tel: 966 463 976 www.apasa.eu apasa.javea@gmail.com A.P.A.S.A. CIF: G-53334454 Reg. No. 6692 Cami de les Sorts s/n, Perrera Municipal de Javea Apartado de Correos 577, 03730 Javea (Alicante) Sabadell , Calle Pla 55, 03730 Javea IBAN / BIC: ES 2600811045900001042507 / BSAB ESBB

Milly

Ffemale, Shelter since 24.06.2013 Labrador Mix, DOB 15.12.2004 51 cm Milly was adopted from APASA before some years ago. Her owners often left her alone and Milly, as many social dogs do wandered the streets looking for company. Milly is nine and suffers from Leishmania. This does not make it easy to find her a new owner to offer her a nice “evening of life�. She knows how to behave, she likes people and other dogs, she walks well on the lead, she loves car rides and she would be an ideal companion for an elderly couple.

Rosie

female, Shelter since 26.07.2013 Boxer Mix, DOB 15.07.2011 52 cm Rosie was found on a street, in good condition, without collar. She has a strong character and she does not like other female dogs. She “can� cohabit with males though but she is not really fond of them either. We are trying to have her under control and teach her a more sociable behaviour.

She is not aggressive by nature but she has never experienced a social life so far. If she had an experienced firm attachment figure she would soon become a good dog. Hopefully we can find one who would offer her a happy new life.

We had to pick Pomelo up after a police call and there he was, tied to a tree on a building plot. Somebody had caught him after a couple of days of feeding. He was very scared, but jumped in our car without hesitation.

At the pound he needed some time to trust us, but with some work, he will be an obedient and good dog.

Pomelo

male, Shelter since 21.11.2011 Podenco, DOB 15.11.2004 -68 cm Apasa was founded 15 yrs ago by a group of Spanish, English and Germans. It started from humble beginnings: a few concrete kennels and no fencing, but over the years it has grown so much and we now have upwards of 200 dogs, we also have quarantine kennels for when new or sick dogs are bought in. We work with the town hall and the police in collecting dogs that have been lost or abandoned. We need the support of our members and all the fundraising events to keep us going.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support.

Cables Over the last few weeks I have been called out to a number of installations where the clients had reported a loss of satellite signals.

These callouts have happened just after the recent “rainy” spell.

Although the satellite dish itself was aligned correctly and was receiving more than enough signals, the receivers all still showed “no signal” messages.

This points to a cable problem.

In the cases I have been called to, the installations were about 10 years old, and the problem was the same in each. The sun’s energy had deteriorated the outer cover of the satellite cable.

The cable had split, and when it rained, water had permeated into the cabling, and shorted the system.

Hence “no signal” messages.

There is not a lot we can do about the sun, as it does tend to destroy most things that are left outside.

However, it is common sense that installers try to install the cable in areas of shade to try and protect the cable as much as possible from the sun.

In the same way, if a satellite cable has to

be run under or along the ground it should be protected as much as possible.

I have been to a number of installations where the original installer has simply buried the cable under the stones and gravel.

People walking over those stones can pierce the cable, again letting water into the cable and causing signals problems.

Running the cable in protective tubing will help So if your satellite installation is about 10 years old, and or you have a lot of cable that has a lot of exposure to the sun, it may be worth checking that cable to see if there are any cracks in the cables outer covering.

If necessary, get the cable renewed.

Otherwise, the next time it rains you may end up with “no signal� messages, and possibly even receiver damage.

Until next time, happy viewing.

Jon Worby The Sat and PC Guy www.satandpcguy.com - our main website with information about UK TV in Spain www.satandpcguy.com/blog The latest TV satellite news for the Costa Blanca & Spain email: info@satandpcguy.com 962819796 or 620130292 www.facebook.com/satandpcguy

BBC, ‘A Return Journey to Swansea’.

The readers captured the energy, humour and creativity of Wales’ best-known poet for an appreciative audience.

Dylan Thomas Inspired Whip-round

Once again (April 29), the Javea Players’ Studio Theatre had a near capacity audience.

Jávea Players

On stage were members of the Javea Book Circle reading their presentation ‘Before Milkwood’, an adaptation of three of Dylan Thomas’s much admired pieces of prose, two short stories, ‘A Visit to Grandpa’s’ and ‘The Outing’ and his script for the

When he introduced the presentation the Javea Players’ Chairman, Mike Harvey, confessed his strong Swansea connections and suggested that members of the audience, who so wished, could use the basket on the bar to make a donation to the Nepal Earthquake Appeal.

A whip-round at the bar might well have been the way Dylan would go about helping a very worthy cause – it certainly worked wonders last Wednesday - 255 euros found their way into the basket.

Eating Out with John Deacon

New Michelin Guide recognizes dynamism of Madrid chefs http://

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List of newly starred Michelin restaurants in Spain & Portugal http://ph.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/ list-newly-starred-michelin-restaurantsspain-portugal-115156483.html?. tsrc=mtk Spain’s Top 100

restaurants

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Spain’s Top 10 cheeses

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Prices are only a rough guide. * = A MICHELIN STAR “f.” means when closed (fermé) / tlj (tous les jours) = 7/7 = everyday We would be most grateful if readers would please be so kind as to send their comments to gastro@campobello-javea.es and to advise us of price changes / errors The PARADOR OF JÁVEA OVERLOOKING THE BAY OF JÁVEA ENGLISH SUNDAY ROAST ENJOY A TRADITIONAL ENGLISH SUNDAY ROAST EVERY SUNDAY AT 13:30h The menu consists of a choice of different roasts, roast & mashed potatoes, a selection of vegetables, “gravy” (with mint, apple sauce & horseradish where appropriate) and a ½ bottle of wine, water, dessert and coffee or tea < €25 >.

ENGLISH TEA at the JÁVEA PARADOR NOW EVERY THURSDAY !!

We celebrate that these superb teas have become such a popular and well established feature of Jávea life THAT THEY ARE NOW SCHEDULED FOR EVERY THURSDAY ….. and if you haven’t yet been – don’t hesitate ! The hotel offers perfectly made tea (incl. Earl Grey) as well as cucumber sandwiches, delicious scones (with clotted cream and red jam) and carrot & walnut cake and a glass of cava to finish.

A delight. Yes, readers .... this is a triumph and all for €11. Because the teas have been so successful it remains essential to book [96 579 0200].

Make up a small group - and book early.

EVENTS OF THE MONTH CASA del VINO : Arenal gets its first professional wine merchant!

They have only moved from Via Augusta - but are now on Avenida Fontana, right beside the creek and on the roundabout facing down the tree-lined avenue towards the sea. Here I found an old favourite - Condado de Haza (Duero) - again !! Now you really do not need to buy wine from a supermarket !! English spoken. Easy parking. Daily (ex. Sunday) 10:00-14:00h & 16:30h-20:30h. Tel. 96 646 3098 / info@casadelvino.biz / www. casadelvino.biz NEW OPENING AIRE RESTAURANTE & Pool Bar Under the management of the Gastro Bar Iberica (now well established as the top tapas bar in Jávea’s old town near the Ayuntamiento) Saturday 21st March saw the opening of the Restaurante AIRE (& pool bar) just off Cami CABANES (on the left, just before the old La Rustica).

We are very confident that this will be a major grastonomic event - reports welcome, please.

Open : Tues- Sat (13:30-15:30 & 19:30-22.30h) / f. Sun.pm & Mon. E-mail : reservas@airegastro.com / www.airegastro.com

NEW ADDITIONS : Restaurante KOSTA ! Just south of Moraira and situate on the Moraira – Calpe road (on the right just before Les Fouges). See page 14.

Restaurante HAPPY GARDEN (Moraira) : on the right going south before Pepe La Sal - a reader has written about this Chinese restaurant with great enthusiasm. More news later but comments welcome any time.

VERY TOP OF THE CLASS for all true Gastronauts !

JÁVEA : Restaurante BONAMB

Now an established part of the international gastro-scene in Jávea with its Michelin star – a place that has delighted many. But have you been yet ? Situated on the

Tarraula roundabout at the end of Cabanes, and the beginning of the Benitachell/ Golf Club road, BonAmb offers a sophisticated and comfortable interior and beautifully laid out gardens and terraces and truly the best cuisine in Jávea.

This award confirms that this most important gastronomic investment in Jávea has been recognised by the professionals and – as we have said before - really puts Jávea “on the gastro-map” completing the triangle of world-class restaurants formed by Quique Dacosta (Denia) and Casa Pepa (Ondara). All reports, especially from serious gastronauts, are consistently full of praise. Look out for their Azpilicueta (Rioja), Crianza 2009 – a delight.

Booking strongly recommended.

Menus are Emma at €40 (4 dishes without wine, weekdays only) Flavours of the Montgó €60 Mediterranean landscape €75 f.Sunday p.m & Monday.Tel : 96 508 4440 / E-mail: Reservations reservas@bonamb.com / Website menu : http://bonamb. com/index.php/en/menu Restaurante CASA PEPA (Ondara): With a Michelin star, this is the writer’s other favourite restaurant. Its rise, over the last 18 years to its current Michelin status, is a labour of love and hard work.

Marvellous 7-course gastronomic menu c. €70 (or, with appropriate wines served with each course, €100). The (lunchtime?) menudel-dia is a staggering €40 without drinks (€65 with appropriate wines served with each course) making for excellent value indeed.

Exceptional wine list. Beautiful garden terrace in the orange groves.

Take exit to Benidoleig/Beniarbeig from N332, pass under AP7 motorway then 400m signposted, to the left. Always a treat.

Classed at 8½ out of 10 in Spanish Gastronomía Guide. 96 576.6606 reservas@restaurantecasapepa. com f. Sun p.m / Mon http://www.restaurantecasapepa.com/ index.asp

MORAIRA: Restaurante LE DAUPHIN (Moraira – overlooking the beach at Portet); Superb Belgian restaurant with beautiful terrace & sea view; this clearly merits a Michelin star but it is said that the owner is not interested in such accolades (indeed it features not in the guide !). Menus > €60.

96 649.0432 (fax id) / f. Mon / http://www.ledauphin.com/ DENIA : Restaurante QUIQUE DACOSTA (Denia, formerly Els Poblet): THREE Michelin stars!

Ctra. Las Marinas, Km. 3. Carrer Rascassa 1. Northwards from Denia port. Classed at 9 out of 10 in Spanish Gastronomia Guide (where it mentions that this restaurant and La Seu are leading a revolution in the preparation of rice dishes). The restaurant has THREE Michelin stars and has been classified as 26 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants** (up from No. 40 !). Menu gastronomique is €135. 96 578.4179 / f. Sun pm & Mon. Closed : end Nov – end Jan. quiquedacosta@quiquedacosta.es http://www.quiquedacosta.es/

Restaurante LA SEU : C/ Loreto 59, Denia. A still great former Michelinstarred restaurant specializing in amazing rice dishes. A must for visitors. Ground floor lunch menu €19 which is copious and totally wonderful (evenings €20.00). Muzak was turned off on request. 96 642.4478 / open daily / info@laseudenia.com / Web : http://www.laseu.es/

Top of the Class €35 +

Top Menu del Dias €14 - 20

JÁVEA : CINEMA JAYAN http://www.cinejayan.com click “English version” for orig. language films. THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE MOVIES now on Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fridays at 20:00h.

Top of the Class €35 +

JÁVEA’s TOP MENUS DEL DÍA [ between €14 - €20 ] Many restaurants are now producing menus-del-día of such outstanding quality that we thought it best to recognise their achievement in listing them here.

Fuller details in the main text.

Amarre 152 - Masena - El Rancho - Parador (€33) - PiriPiri - La Plaza Los Remos - Le Gourmand - La Renda - Sofia’s (Thurs. only) - Tosca - Jávea Golf Club - Ca’Pepe (Moraira) IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN (from €35+ per head)

Restaurante LA BOHÈME (Jávea, Arenal beach front) : This restaurant is now the best of the French styled/ owner restaurants on the Arenal beach front (Los Remos de la Nao & La Perla are two others). Fine tapas, superb steaks. Menu del dia €16.95. Consistently excellent reports throughout the summer but comments say this is an expensive place (revealed, perhaps, by the excellent refurbishment). Parador end of Arenal promenade. 96 579.1600 / open daily. / http:// w w w. j a v e a c o m p a n y. c o m / javeacompany/boheme/index.html

Lunch starting on January 17th for the winter. Menu-del-día €17.00 (which changes every Thursday).

Ask to go on their mailing list. Tel: 96 628.9686 / f. Sunday p.m. & Monday / E-mail : legourmand. javea@gmail.com Restaurante MASENA (Jávea) : Go to the end of Cami Cabanes road (behind Barclays) and immediately left onto the Benitachell (Golf Club) road. Beautifully appointed (Belgian-owned) restaurant with a stylish air of quasi-Mexican decoration. Menu-del-dia €17 (but not Sundays). Good meat a speciality, notably Châteaubriand and steak cooked on hot stone.

They are always busy so must book! Muzak always turned down on request. Tel : 96 579.3764 / f. Tues http://www.restaurantcostablanca. com/restaurantes/Alicante/JaveaXabia/Masena/

Sister restaurant to Masena (above) MASENA at VALL de CAVALL (Gata): Their sister restaurant is situated in beautiful open countryside, with spectacular mountain views, attached to the riding centre; off the N332 outside Gata. Heading southwards out of Gata, close to the northern entrance to the gorge, take the last turn, where the buildings end, down to the left. Also with pool. Menu Restaurante LE GOURMAND : Carretera Jesús Pobre 202. del dia €17 (but not Sundays). Tel : 96 505.8475 / f. Mon http://vallIt is well over a year since Le de-cavall.com/seitespa.htm (click Gourmand moved to their new on gastronomia) premises and it has very clearly established itself in the affections Restaurante NOX : Avda. Ultramar of the community as one of the very best restaurants in the area. 2 (above / beside the old Scallops/ Atalaya): Menu-del-dia (4 courses; We have organised two group midday only) at €25 (excl. drinks). lunches there – a success with f. Wed. Reports so far indicate that everyone ! Away from the Arenal the jury is still out – a report was beach they now flourish and are admired amongst serious eaters. sent to us saying that ONE single scallop had been served in their Booking essential ! For summer menu-del-dia !! Very low muzak ! there is a large (mostly muzak-free) Tel: 96 647 1011 / f.Wed : reserva@ covered area in the garden. They restaurante-nox-javea.com have occasional jazz evenings during spring/summer and a Jazz

Restaurante LA PLAZA No.6 : in the “triangular square” (sic) opp. Humpty Dumpty. All-yearround successful and delightful German-owned establishment offering excellent international cuisine (which can even include a proper Wiener schnitzel !). A favourite with residents and in tranquil surroundings. Menu del dia €12 (midday) & €19.50 evenings. Kitchen open till 23:30h.

Beware : live music one evening a week (Thurs). Tel: 96 646 2314 /f.

Monday / / www.laplaza6.com / E-mail: oliver@laplaza6.net Restaurante SOFIA’S : Avda. del Pla 20, Jávea. Really delicious and excellently prepared food.

Muzak now tamed ! The Menudel-día is one of the best, cost/ quality, that we know (currently Euros 14.50 with a glass of wine - but available Thursday lunch only). High standards pervade all their dishes and the restaurant is beautifully appointed. Easy parking. Tel: 96 646.2903 / Open 19:00 - 22:30h / f. Sun/Mon www.sofiasrestaurantspain.com

Restaurante TOSCA : Arenal beach, on the bridge overlooking the creek and close to Jávea Parador.

Creative cooking.

Approx. €35.00. Excellent Menudel-día €17.90. Muzak here can be irritating (they say they play it to cover the noise from the kitchen !).

BYO is a good idea but “corkage” is charged at an outrageous €9 !!

Tel : 96 579.3145 / f. Monday / Web: Tosca www.restaurantetosca.com TAPAS – JÁVEA OLD TOWN IBERIA GASTRO BAR, C/ de San Buenaventura 9 (off town hall square, Jávea). Tapas of a very high quality indeed (is a Michelin star on the way here ?) (this chef did a stretch at the London Savoy). Portions designed for two so choice of 3 tapii makes a meal ! Many delicious surprises. Good

reports continue to be received and they are now listed in the Repsol Guide. Cost 20-30€ per person (or Tasting menu at €35 - Bread & Snacks, 5 Dishes, Dessert, Coffee + petit Fours). English spoken. Muzak inside is variable but controlled.

Subscribe for e-mailings of their mouth-watering menus ! 96 599 6716 / E-mail: www.iberiagastrobar.com / info@ iberiagastrojavea.com Booking necessary: Open Mon 19-23h / Tues-Sat 1330-1500h & 19-23h. f.

Sunday. [ Note their new opening < AIRE RESTAURANTE > on Cami Cabanes- Arenal, Jávea ] EXCELLENT (c. €25-30 per head) Restaurante CALIMA : Jávea port, Avda. de la Marina Española - pedestrianized seafront. Next to Piri-Piri and recently refurbished.

Imaginative and sometimes rewardingly experimental. Jazz (live) on Thurs. (shared with Piri-Piri). Menu del dia €11.95 (Mon-Sat) but Sun. €13. Tel : 96 579 4821 / open daily. Email: restaurantecalima@gmail.com www.restaurante-calima.com Restaurante CHEZ ANGEL (Jávea Arenal - close to Humpty Dumpty on right after Arenal traffic lights). Brasserie style.

Excellent meat - absolutely the best Châteaubriand in the area (with Masena at No. 2 !).

Wonderful Cous-Cous. Daily special offers. Serves copious vegetables. Note special daily offers listed outside and a TAKE AWAY service is now operating.

Menus del dia c.€16.00 & €25.00.

Tel : 96 579.2723 / f. Tues Restaurante LA COCINA : leaving Jávea port towards the old town on the corner of the last of row of shops on left before petrol station.

Excellent €25 - 30

Excellent €25 - 30

This restaurant is acclaimed all over the Jávea community. The food is truly excellent, well presented and served with charm and showing flair. Adventurous regional Spanish & international cuisine. The wine list is fascinating and very honestly priced; it is also a challenge but do not be intimidated as you will receive good advice if needed!

Quality wines also available by the glass. Open evenings TUES – SAT from 19:00h. Best ask to go on their mailing list. 96 579.5140 www.lacocinajavea.com / info@ lacocinajavea.com Since LA COCINA offers a GLUTEN-FREE menu.

LA COCINA’s FROZEN MEALS !!

La Cocina now has a retail shop called DELICIOSO at 116 Cabo la Nao Pla, Jávea (between the locksmith Carl Barclay and the Sabadell (CAM) Bank and, kind of, opp. Specsavers) where they also offer their wide range of main dishes, deep-frozen, at about €5 each to be taken home. We’ve had several so far – marvellous – wonderful fall-back when you don’t feel like cooking!

NEW ENTRY at ARENAL (Jávea) Restaurante EME & J. CARLOS : Ctra.Cabo de la Nao-Pal 9.

Attractive restaurante - newly opened (close to Ferreteria Mata). Their card says “Arroces y Pescados”. We await reports, please. Tel: 96 579 5808 NEW ENTRY: EsTapaTi : Tapas & restaurant : Jávea Arenal beach front.

Excellent reports being received (also sister restaurant in Denia). Tell us about your visit !

96 647 3127 info@estapatijavea. com http://www.estapatijavea. com/estapati-javea-687-1-es.html Restaurante (JAVEA) GOLF CLUB : A “Gastro” Golf Club ?!

Why was this for so long the best kept secret in Jávea ? Do golfers not eat ? But whatever….. please

forget the golf and come here to eat !!! We received several messages praising this restaurant, now under the management of the chef of El Rodat and the former manager of the hotel – José Manuel Pina - and we have now visited it ourselves (several times). The menu-del-dia at €18 is truly astonishing and if this isn’t, for a single example, the most wonderful Gazpacho of all time then you must write and tell us.

The à la carte menu is reasonably priced. The view across to Montgó from the muzak-free terrace is sensational. 96 579 1813 : Mob. 629 828438 / jmxabia@hotmail.es Restaurante NESFOR : Cta. Cabo de la Nao-Pla 25. Re-opened by the same family after 14 years, this restaurant has immediately impressed. Lunch (we ate à la carte) proved excellent. Excellent “Secreto”. Parking area at the back. 96 646 3872 reservas@ restaurantenesfor.com www. restaurantenesfor.com Restaurante LA PERLA de JÁVEA (Arenal beach front, right hand side). Menu-del-día €17 (but from Tues-Friday only). Some very good reports which supports their now being listed in the Repsol Guide. 96 647 0772 open daily www.laperladejavea.com

Restaurante EL RANCHO: Cta. Cabo de la Nao (between the German clinic & Saladar). A young British couple (Simon & Danielle) have taken over El Rancho and, with their French chef, have re-established this landmark restaurant on the gastro-circuit of Jávea. Well appointed, in delightful surroundings, especially the beautiful terrace/gardens. Sun. lunch recommended.

Reports good to excellent. Menu-del-día (€13.95 & €22). Best to book!

Good parking either side of main road. 96 577.1126 / f. Sun p.m. & Mon elranchojavea@hotmail.com

Restaurante LOS REMOS de la NÃO (Jávea, Arenal beach front): French owned and still one of the best of the Arenal beach restaurants. Lies at the extreme right hand end of the bay on the edge of the large car park overlooking the beach. Fish a speciality. Great views. Menu del día €18. Now listed in the Repsol Guide. Best to book. 96 647.0776 / f. Tues. www.losremoslanao.com Restaurante LA RENDA : Cristo del Mar, Jávea Port, right beside the Cinema Jayan. Beautifully appointed restaurant with some serious, adventurous and very creative cuisine - we even found sweetbreads on the menu. Menu del día €12.50. Live music Friday.

Muzak turned off on request. 96 579.3763 larenda.javea@gmail. com www.larenda.es Pre-cinema menu has ended.

FAMILY RESTAURANTS GOOD & RELIABLE (Euros 20 - 35 per head)

Rte. AMANECER: c.300m on the right, along the ridge of the headland to Cabo San Antonio (off the summit of the Jávea-Denia mountain road. The fire got rather close!). What a surprise to find this restaurant so wonderfully refurbished with a shaded poolside bar & eating area, comfortable pool-side furniture and, within, an elegant air-conditioned dining room. During their recent visit the Southampton Uni Symphony Orch. spent the whole afternoon here. All spoke very highly of how well they’d been looked after. If you don’t have a pool here is a place to have lunch and spend the afternoon (with the grandchildren?). The dining area is large enough for social functions yet still acceptable for more intimate dining. Menu-del-dia €11.

Easy parking. A good addition to the list. Tel: 96 579.0765 www.restauranteamanecer.es

AUSTRIACO – Café & Bakery (Jávea; Arenal beach front). This excellent bakery continues to offer their superb bread/croissants & gâteaux from 07:00h daily. (also served at their café. Tel : 96 647.1004 / open daily / Another source of very excellent bread is the (expensivelypriced, muzak-infested) Saladar Supermarket.

Also visit “Le Parisien” coffee bar (next to the Deutsche Bank, even worse muzak !), the British Bakery opposite. AND NOW ….. see LA BAGUETTE de France.

Restaurante AZORIN : Jávea Port (in street behind Napoli). Superb fish “a la plancha” (especially sole) /chicken & chips. Menu del dia €10.95. Kids love it. 96 579.4495 / closed Saturdays.

Restaurante BACCHUS PinosolCansalades Rd. Wonderful quality.

Delightful new owners (Milena & Hector) have retained the charm of this restaurant AND you are still able to cook your excellent steak on stone (or have their Fondue).

Must book. Menus-del-día from €18 (W/ends €18). 96 647.3096 / f. Mon. 96 647.3096 / www. infocostablanca.com/bacchus / NEW OPENING Restaurante CASA de la PIZZA (Formerly L’Échalotte): on Jávea Costa Nova, beside the tennis / petanque club just before the La Guardia cross roads. Should have opened on 17th March! Covered terrace Good parking. Tel: 96 647.3364 / Restaurante EL GAUCHO (formerly Las Brisias on the Jesús Pobre road). This restaurant has gained many plaudits under the management of the excellent Pizzeria Pepa (at Arenal) and offers an especially worthwhile and attractive restaurant (& terrace) especially for the

Family €20 - 30

residents of Montgó. Superb meat is their speciality. Visited recently.

Marvellous AVAN (Duero) at €18.

Attentive & very friendly service.

Food delicious. Best to book. 96 646.1338 / www.pizzeriapepa.com Restaurante LUNGO MARE (Jávea, Arenal beach front): Italian restaurant – appetisingly large portions (some can be shared !).

No muzak (bravo !) and friendly service. Often fairly full so perhaps better to book. Every aspect of this restaurant has improved, over our last visit, and we now recommend it again ! 96 647.1196 / open daily javea@lapiemontesa.com / www. lapiemontesa.com Restaurante MEZQUIDA : Main road from Jávea old town towards Arenal, on right side, just before the SuperCor/Iceland roundabout but after Sol-Mar offices. Pleasant terrace and good ambience.

Very popular Spanish ‘family’ restaurant. Serves the best Arroz negro (a delicious rice and squid dish) that we know of. Superb meat. Mostly muzak-free. Menudel-día €18. 96 579 3620 / open daily rtemezquidaxabia@hotmail. com www.restaurantemezquida. com/ Restaurante MONTGÓ: 2-3kms along Jávea-Jesús Pobre road (on left, with large stone tablet outside).

Amazing choice/ value/ quantity/ quality & well presented. Excellent fish ‘n’ chips (with Azorin in the puerto). Menu-del-día €11.50. We remind readers of the slightly more up-market ALMENDROS restaurant (slow service) on the opposite side of the road and for which there have, quite recently, been some good reports. 96 579.5020 / f. Thurs.

Restorante PIRI - PIRI Exc / imaginative (copious) tapas. Widely praised and popular with residents. On the port’s pedestrianised sea-front, leading from the bridge. Arrive early for lunch, but best to book. Excellent Menus-del-día €11.50 (w/ends €14.50). Charming host & very professional - one of our favourites.

Shares jazz with neighbour Colima on Thurs. 96 579 4745 barpiripiri@ hotmail.com f. Sun.pm & Mon. Restaurante PIZZERIA PEPA (Jávea: Arenal beach front, nr. middle). Spanish; excellent value, swift service. Pizza takeaway.

VERY efficient, popular with good atmosphere; muzak low; must book ! Menu-del-día €16. The best quick-service “family” restaurant at the beach. But beware when ordering water : bottle arrived at the table opened and was charged at €2.90 - both unacceptable.

96 579.2572 / open daily http://www.pizzeriapepa.com Restaurante EL SECRETO del TOMATE : Ctra. Jávea-Gata Km4 (on left side approaching the crematorium).

Owner Kiko (lawyer from Valencia)….Good reports. From 22:00h onwards is packed with Spaniards who have already discovered it. Praised for extensive use of his home grown herbs, veg. garden & excellent meats on the garden grill. Await comments, please. 96 646 2646 / Mob. 616 733 083 elsecretodeltomate@ gmail.com Restaurante LA TAGLIATELLA Arenal beach front: Another elegant looking Italian restaurant, close to Lungo Mare, but with dark 19thC décor. Reports (4) have commented upon poor service and high prices. We hope for a change to this situation. 96 647.2984 / www.latagliatella.es / 7/7

ARENAL BEACH BREAKFASTS / COFFEE BARS & BAKERIES BREAKFAST at Jávea’s Arenal beach: For those looking for a breakfast of some quality on the sea front – especially what is known as a “Full English” - we recommend the Champagne Bar and Black Beluga. Also the newly opened < ROMANTICA > in the alleys behind Humpty Dumpty.

AND not fogetting the Parador buffet especially on Sundays ?

NEW FRENCH BAKERY & BRASSERIE “LA BAGUETTE de FRANCE” : Recently opened top quality bakery / coffee bar / tea room & fully licensed restaurant with fine Bordeaux wines under Anglo-French owners and management. Pierre comes from a baking - milling family with over 200 years tradition behind them in the Dordogne. Brasserie offering traditional French meals (coq au vin, cassoulet, boeuf bourguignon).

Almost opp. Austriaco. Extensive range of superb bread / croissants / snacks etc. 96 647 0432 / Open 08:00-20:00h daily. contact@labaguettedefrance. com Consumers / lovers of quality bread should note Our new bread, Mie’Nutie, is a bread entirely prepared with durum wheat and is hydrated at 100%. This is the reason why one can enjoy its perfect flavour and texture 48 hours after purchasing it.

Come enjoy this marvel developed by the “La Toulousaine des Farines” and the National Institute of Agronomic Research (INRA).

Among its numerous advantages: Facilitates intestinal transit / Stimulates the heart and your organism generally / Lowers cholesterol / Reduces the risk of cancer (natural fibres) / Naturally rich in oligoelements / Gives one a feeling of satiety! https://fr-fr.

facebook.com/LaMienutie http://www.inra. fr/Entreprises-Monde-agricole/Resultatsinnovation-transfert/Toutes-les-actualites/ farine-de-ble-dur www.inra.fr/en/Partnersand-Agribusiness/Results-InnovationsTransfer/All-the-news/Durum-wheat

LE PARISIEN (Horno y pasteleria artesanal) : Next to Deutsche Bank (and/or opposite Humpty Dumpty & Chez Angel) at Jávea’s Arenal: French coffee bar with superb bakery & patisserie – everything here is to be praised. Bread good (but not up to the standards of the Saladar Supermarket !). Stylish and clean and delicious snacks.

Loud & horrible muzak (best to sit outside). Open 08:30h – 19:00h (Sundays till 14:00h). 96 579.1466 / www.elparisien.com

Arenal Beach Bars Etc

EASTERN RESTAURANTS (Jávea) : INDIAN RESTAURANTS N.B. NEPALESE ESTAURANTS

Being largely ignorant of Indian cuisine we have wondered why these next three restaurants are talked about over and above all other (Indian? style) restaurants and two are listed at Trip Advisor higher than the other Indian restaurants. We can only assume it must be the Nepalese influence and the reputation of Northern Indian cuisine ! Go and try!

Restaurante BUDDHA PALACE : Arenal - opposite former Banca March & tennis club. Always a most enjoyable experience and the “bush telegraph” tells us that this is the place to go! 96 579 2894 buddhapalace1@gmail.com / Open: tlj Restaurante GURKHA PALACE: Av. Jaime 1, No.8 in Jávea Port.

Fine food with good ambience.

Take away service. Menus del dia : €9.50 & €11.99 A la carte €20-30.

Tel: 96 579. 3331 / f. Tues.midday.

Rte EVEREST SPICE (prev.

Riu Rau) (Costa Nova): Another Nepalese restaurant with charming décor; top of road up from Saladar to Costa Nova Panorama just after hairpin bend on the road towards La Guardia and Granadella (just after the closed kindergarten).

Eastern Cuisine

Pleasant atmosphere & beautiful gardens. Good reports but slow service - although their take-away service is highly recommended).

Tel : 96 577.0230 /

Eastern Cuisine

Restaurante TAJ MAHAL : Has returned to its former position overlooking the large car park at Jávea’s Arenal beach after a refurbishment.

Was formerly recommended – we hope it’ll be so again ! f. Tues midday. Comments welcome. 96 647.1684

TAPINDO (& “Take-Away”) : In the last row of shops on the right side as you leave Arenal shopping area towards Mercadona. Produces excellent Indonesian food (especially Bami Goreng & Nasi Goreng). All sorts of combinations can be served to take home although there are facilities for eating on their terrace.

Ideal for the hungry! 96 646.4191 / f.Sun.

Bar/Rete LAS OLAS: HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED why there are always so many cars outside the Bar LAS OLAS (on the Cabo de la Nao road, on the right, half way between Barclays and the Ferreteria PLA48) ? Well, go and discover it for yourselves. Here is, indeed, a real surprise. A huge range of really good, copious tapas far cheaper than the Arenal beach front! The size of the portions means this is perhaps 50% of the cost of the beach establishments?

Be careful how much you order - you may not be able to finish.

Ideal for hungry kids ! WARNING Our recent visit was very disappointing - we need reports please. 96 577.0175

CHINESE

FISH (from €25.00 per head) :

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owner, Fan-Fan. Visiting residents of Singapore and Hong Kong have strongly confirmed this view. Peking Duck a speciality - of course ! Every dish tastes different and the food is free of MSG. 96 649 4042 / fanfan@beniasia.com ___________

Restaurante: WOK BUFFET at the Barclays roundabout. Very good for families and now with an extensive choice of shellfish included in their bargain price. Eat all you like for €9.95 (special price for kids under 7). Go early (12:30h for lunch, 19:30h for dinner) when the huge spread is at its best.

Attentive service. No muzak. A bit of a “canteen” ambience but this is a great quality “fill-up” if you are hungry and feeding hordes of kids.

Tel : 96 579.7016 / daily 12-24h.

Restaurante (the 5-star) BENI ASIA***** !! : On right side of the Cumbre del Sol road which leads off Benitachell high street (left at traffic lights just after Mas-yMas). This is regarded by very many (including your writer) as the best Chinese restaurant in the whole area, lead by the charming

Rte AMARRE 152 (Jávea): literally “Mooring 152”, tranquil situation by the bobbing boats at the very head of the mooring creek that goes inland from the Parador. Menus del dia €18 & 20 (fish). Excellent for rice/fish dishes. A recent visit showed them on top form.

Tel : 96 579.0629 / f. Monday h t t p : / / w w w. v e r e m a . c o m / restaurantes/36008-amarre-152xabia-javea AMARRE TAPAS : new – along the Jávea seafront nearly opposite La Siesta. New reports reaching us have not been too good. First impressions were not up to the same standard as their excellent restaurant but we hope has settled by now ? We await further comments, please.

AND A NEW TIP OFF : For an excellent FISH & CHIPS try THE INN on the GREEN (Bowling Club on the Jávea - Benitachell road) !!

with all nationalities and a fun treat for visitors - consequently you must book. Tel : 96 597.3413 / mob: 620-550833) / f. Tues.

Restaurante LA CALETA : Avda.

Ultramar 114, Jávea (Cala Blanca).

Closes end Sept. for the winter.

BOOKING: Good restaurants are busy; best to book. f. = fermé = Day closed (if known)

PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES - IT HELPS EVERYONE

Rte LA CANTINA DE JAVEA : Situated right in front of the fishing fleet in Jávea’s port (on the ground floor right around the back – left side - of the one storey building by the fishing boats). Clientele is very Spanish. They are often very busy so you must go early (say 12:30h). Very good prices. Their fish menus consist of the catches of the day. They are serving all day long (even after the cinema).

96 579 2190 / open tlj : 7/7.

Of all the modern phenomena, the most monstrous and ominous, the most manifestly rotting with disease, the most grimly prophetic of destruction, the most clearly and unmistakenly inspired by evil spirits, the most instantly and awfully overshadowed by the wrath of heaven, Rte SUR: ...at the beautiful the most near to madness and moral Granadella creek (down off the chaos, Cabo de la Nao and the No.1 beach the most vivid with devilry and of the Marina Alta); certainly the despair, is the practice of having to listen best fish restaurant in Jávea (they to music while eating a meal in own their own boat and sometimes have an extraordinary variety!). a restaurant. From: Avowals and Denials (1935), G. K. Chesterton Our absolute favourite for fish and [Courtesy Musicians’ Benevolent a beautiful location. Sensational Fund magazine]

puds ! Highly rated (7½/10) in Spain’s Gastronomía Guide. Best to book. 96 577.1612 July/Aug daily 10-23h / otherwise open lunch only (closed mid-Dec - end Feb).www. restaurantesur.com/ FISH ITEM (retail)!

Outside the Ermita supermarket (by the little church on the Jávea to Jesús Pobre road) at 10:00h on Bernia. More popular than ever

BOOKING: Good restaurants are busy; best to book. f. = fermé = Day closed (if known)

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NOISE ANNOYS: John Deacon interviewed by RTN on noise (and the scourge of muzak in restaurants and shops) : www.roundtownnews.com/

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If you are serving, have served or are the dependant or carer of someone who has served in the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Armed Forces, then you may be eligible for help.

The Royal British Legion can offer financial aid in an urgent crisis, help homeless ex-Service people get back on their feet, advise on compensation claims, offer careers advice for those looking to make a fresh start after leaving the Forces, arrange home or hospital visits and much more.

Please contact our District Welfare Officer on 676 451 780 to see if she can help you. Or if you would like to help others please visit here

The Royal British Legion Javea - BR 3457 Meets every 2nd and 4th Tues in Scallops Restaurant, Arenal, JĂĄvea at 11 a.m.

Chairman Mr Roger Dawes Secretary Mrs Jacky Cleary

Al-Anon Support Group The Al-Anon group for friends or relatives of alcoholics to share their experiences. No membership fee. 96 646 3689.

Local Club Directory

Arsenal Costa Blanca Supporters Club, meets every match day at Cheers Bar, Javea Port under the archway. club matches are shown live. All made welcome, young or old.

Any further information, e-mail, Bob at arsenalcostablanca@gmail.com ARNAAP - Association of Royal Navy, Army and Air Force Personnel. If you enjoy lunching in congenial company join us.

It is not essential to be Ex-Service, just like minded. Call Susan 966 404650, shollister@ hotmail.com Art Centre Association - Javea Subjects Restoration of Porcelain. Mondays - Antique Valuations in aid of HELP Monday Mornings Join any time. Visit us, we can fax, E-mail or post info and map or more details tel: Lorely Griffiths, Javea 96 647 20 49. artcentrejavea@yahoo.com Facebook Page www. facebook.com/ArtJavea Art Clubs for Oils, Watercolurs, Pastels, Acrylic now meet in Javea at ArtyFacts, Denia, Cumbre del Sol & Benimeli. Call Lesley Clark 96 579 4462 or email lesleyclarkjavea@gmail.com Backgammon Club We meet on Mondays at the Grand Cafe residential Toscamar at 20.00. For more information please call Steve on 96 647 1708 or 635 377 335.

Benitachell Christian Fellowship Sun. 11am in the Arts Museum Tel David Newman 650738638 Ray Davies 96 649 4036

Expatriate Ostomates of Spain EOS Contact Cynthia on 96 646 0063.

Javea Book Circle We meet on alternate Tuesdays at 19.30 for 19.45 at the Centro Social, behind the Centro de Salud Contact Eleanor Joy on 96 647 2876 Javea Bridge Club Avd de Paris 2. www. javeabridgeclub.com or call Margaret on 96 579 3413.

Javea Computer Club (More than just Computers) www.javeacomputerclub.org JCC meets every Mon/Tues and Thurs morning from 09.30 until 12.30. (Check our Web Site for how to find us) Something of interest for everybody; whatever your ability or knowledge. We’ve been teaching beginners for over 25 years and cover - ‘connecting your PC to your TV’, ‘Smartphones’, ‘Apple devices’ (iPads, iPhones, Apple Macs), various ‘Special Interest Groups’...e.g. Video Editing, Genealogy (even Hand Made Cards). Pop in look around and ask for Morris.

Javea Grapevine Group interact with The Grapevine, its readers, contributors and friends on Facebook - add your photos, club and event news for the next issue, via the Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ JaveaGrapevine/ or through www.grapevinespain.com Javea Green Bowls Club - Inn on the Green - www.bowlinginspain.com/clubs/IndClubs/ JaveaGreen.htm Javea International Civic Society Enquiries to Jeni Jackson Phillips 96 579 0470, 619 270 493.

Club Nautico, Javea Yacht Club www.cnjavea.net

Javea International Magic Club For more information please call - 627 046 897 or 96 579 2808.

Conservatives Abroad Jávea (JCA) website www.javeaconservatives.org meets socially 6 to 7 times a year contact secretary@ javeaconservatives.org

Javea International Tennis Club (JITC) is based at the idyllic setting of the La Sella Tennis Complex near Pedreguer on the Costa Blanca. www.javeatennis.net

Crochet & Soft Yarn Club Meets fortnightly in a private house in Javea. Contact lesleyclarkjavea@gmail.com or phone 96 579 4462.

Javea Netball Club Playing Wednesdays, 20.00 - 21.30 at L’Ancora Playa Tennis club. contact Anita on 96 647 2169 or 660 782 165.

Costa Blanca Anglo Spanish Association Furthering knowledge & understanding of Spain; history, culture and institutions. New members welcome. Visit www.anglospanish. org or email secretary09@anglospanish.org Costa Blanca Astronomical Soc. Meets on first Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. in Montgó Visitors Centre in Dénia. For details and directions call Ed Morley on 96 574 4612 or cbastronomy@gmail.com Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir rehearse every Tuesday 7-9pm, at Bar Mediterraneo, Teulada. New members always welcome, no experience necessary. Come along and give us a try! Tel: Mike Evans 965744577 or go to our web site: www.costablancamalevoicechoir.wikidot.com Crib Club every Thurs 8pm at Bombers Bar in the Port Costa Blanca Yachting Assoc.The CBYA welcomes all boat owners; We meet every week, please our for details & location of the meeting website www.cbya.org.

Javea Public Lending Library Borrow books in English from Javea Public Lending Library, FREE! The English section is open every Tues and Sat morning 10.00 - 12.00.

Javea Public Library, Calle Mayor 9, Javea Pueblo, old town. Contact Alma Dorndorf on 96 646 3262 or 636898162 Javea School of Bridge and Social Club Edifico 80, Avenida Tamarits. Tel 96 649 1539.

Javea U3A - 1,155 members, new members always welcome. Anyone interested in joining can turn up at the monthly general meeting at the Parador Hotel at 10am on the last Wednesday of the month. www.u3ajavea.org Jávea Welsh Society - meets in Jávea for more info see our Facebook Page www. facebook.com/pages/Javea-Welsh-Society/553465378018197 Javea Whist Club meets every Monday and Thursday (7.45 for 8 p.m.) at L’Ancora Playa, Arenal to play progressive partner whist. All players welcome particularly at the Thursday session when the numbers are lower.

Labour International welcomes new supporters. Monthly meetings in Javea. Social events around the Costa Blanca. Contact Lorraine 679231412 or www.labintspain.org. uk Los Leones - Lions Club meets every second Tuesday of each month at 19:30 clock (only men) in our club rooms at the hotel “El RODAT” in Jávea (Urbanizaction “Tosalet”).

At every 4th Thursday of the month will be held an event with ladies and guests each at 19:30 clock. http://www.lionsjavea.com/

10.00. For more details please call Derek Guyett on 96 579 5499 or Dave Anderson on 96 647 6034 Stress Busting Yoga Club in Javea Yoga for beginners. We meet Tuesday at a house on the Jesus Pobre Road. For more infomation call Maria Palomar on 96 646 0851.

Club de Tenis - includes a Veterans Team for the over 40s http://www.clubtenisjavea. com/clubtenisjavea/

MABC - Marina Alta Business Club meets in in and around Jávea & Denia All nationalities welcome. Business Dinners conducted in English www.mabc.biz - Contact Gaile on 96 646 1913, email manager@mabc.biz

Toscamar Tennis Friends - Join us for a friendly game of tennis on Mondays and Wednesdays 10.00 - 12.00 at Ciudad Toscamar, Javea. Just turn up or ring Christine on 96 649 3900

MABS Cancer Support Group Jacqui 96 579 4083 or 686 305 006 Brenda 678 843 666 or for Valencia area Cynthia 652 835 063 Kirsten 646 865 308 Rian 619 876 062 www. mabscancersupport.org

The Firs Nursery Mother & Toddler Group Every Monday from 14.00 - 15.30. Children aged from 18 months to school age. Call 96 647 2929 for more information.

Montgó Vegetarians - delicious meals out in Javea and surrounding areas, special menus created just for us, all welcome don’t have to be veggie! https://www.facebook.com/montgovegetarians Montgó Residents´Association (APMJ) Asociación Propietarios Montgó Jávea meets monthly throughout the year - multilingual local residents with homes along the slopes of the Montgó - includes access to Neighbourhood watch information http:// www.montgoresidents.com/ Mujeres Emprendedoras De Jávea Javea Business Women - meets in Javea for lively business networking! www.facebook.com/ Mujeres.Emprendedoras.de.Javea

The Javea Branch of the Royal British Legion meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at Scallops. 11.00am for coffee etc, before our meetings.

You don’t have to have been in the services to join the Legion, anyone can join or come along. We have a great social programme thoughout the year, so come and join us, you will be most welcome. Chat to Pam and Roger.

The Javea Players produce 5 plays a year at Gata theatre and in their own Studio theatre.

Cine evenings & socials. New members welcome, contact Gerald on membership.jp@ gmail.com or 96 647 2876 www.javeaplayers.com

New Country Linedancers - Jávea Classes Beginners: Thurs 7.00 - 8.00 at the Dance Café, Toscamar. Intermediate: Weds 11.15 12.45 at L’Ancora. Tel: 96 647 0632

Taoist Tai Chi Society of Javea Beginners welcome anytime Mon and Wed 11.30 at Danza Ronda Sur (near paint shop in old town) Info 649 161 290.

Patchwork/Quilters Group meet Wednesday 10.00 - 13.00 at the Centre Public Formacio e Persones Adultos in Javea, Calle Ramon Llido, Javea. Contact Debbie on 96 579 0086

UFO Discussion/Research Group Meets first Friday of every month at 10.00 for 10.30 in the Social Services Centre Javea. President, Jeanine El Khouri. 965795148 Christine Newton 618111376. ufojavea@gmail. com Facebook www.facebook.com/UFOandWorldMysteries

Peña Javeamigos The international supporter’s club and now the primary source of info for CD Javea. For more details, see www.javeamigos.com Royal Air Force Association. The North Costa Blanca Branch meets at Los Arcos Restaurante, Pedreguer (N332, west side) on the second Monday of each month at 12:00 to 13:00, followed by lunch. We have nearly 140 members, who enjoy friendship, help and support with RAFA; and we always look for new members who have, or have not, served in the RAF. For more information, www.rafa-ncb.org or call 966 430 215 Royal Naval Association, Costa Blanca North - Regular events, monthly, including the annual and special Trafalgar Night event contact haydn.gunningham@gmail.com for more info Scottish Country Dancing To book and for Enquiries please call 96 645 6881.

Stamp Collectors /Philatelists /Postcards meets - 2nd & 4th Monday every month

Wall Hangings and Rug Making Club We meet every other Tuesday in Javea from 09.30 - 12.00. Contact Amanda on 639 987 301 or email amrug@telefonica.net Women in Business Club Monthly Business Meetings open to all members and non members, but you must be a WOMAN 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH JAVEA - L’Ancora Tennis Club from 2pm to 4pm Location: L’Ancora Tennis Club Xabia Rugby Club formally Javea Bulls. Our 1st Team plays rugby in the Valencia 2nd division with a multi cultural mix of players and a wide range of ages!

We are proud of our Junior section which has continued to grow and is now producing some good players for the future. www. javearugbyclub.com

If you have changes to make, or have a club you would like to add to this list please email editor@grapevinespain.com or use the Contact Form on www.grapevinespain.com

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Transport http://www.ajxabia.com/ ciutat/mobilitat-i-transport British Consulate https://www.gov. uk/government/world/spain Amjasa water company on Facebook https://www.facebook. com/pages/Aguas-Municipales-de-J%C3%A1vea-SA-Amjasa/118621461633526?fref=ts Ajuntament de Xàbia on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ ajuntament.xabia?fref=ts Protección Civil Jávea-Xàbia on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/proteccioncivil.xabia?fref=ts

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Bars/Restaurants/Entertainment Live Entertainment Irish Des http://irishdes.webs.com/ The Shamrockers http://theshamrockers.webs.com/ Sharon Crowson-Sharni Professional singer/entertainer. www.thesharnishow.com Body Beautiful

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Beauty and Fashion Lenceria Susan Body Beautiful ! www.lenceriasusan.com Shop in Javea old town, in the lane between the post office and church. Something for everyone at anytime Fitness and Health Bernadine Davis Turpin - www.massagepilatesjavea.com

Chiringuito Moskito ( Montañar, Jávea) Sundays 16th and the 30th June FREE Salsa Lessons Hora/ Time: 19:00 - 21:00 Restaurants, Cafés and Catering Mar i Vent - Bar · Café Calle Andres Lambert, 5 bajo, 03730 Javea 665109078 https://www.facebook.com Tribus - Diner - Av Alicante 5, Benitachell / El Poble Nou de Benitatxell 672 26 43 64 Iberia: Café, Tapas & Copas Iberia Gastrobar a New Concept to eating tapas in Javea. reservas@iberiagastrobar.com or call us on 96 599 67 16.

Pizzeria & Grill Bótanico ( Arenal, Jávea) Passive Entertainment Jávea Grapevine – www.grapevinespain.com www.javeagrapevine.com UKTV4U - www.uktv4u.com

Clubs & Associations and Education

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Clubs and Associations (also see our Club Page) Marina Alta Business Club Bringing Business Together in Spain www. mabusinessclub.com & www.mabc. biz - meets in Jávea and Denia and sponsors many projects including the Javea Grapevine Costa Women http://costawomen.ning. com @costawomen

Costa Blanca Business Association - The CBBA is a group of established businesses on The Northern Costa Blanca. For more information visit www.cbba.es Mujeres Emprendedoras De Jávea https://www.facebook.com/Mujeres.

Emprendedoras.de.Javea Montgó Vegetarians - delicious meals out in Javea and surrounding areas, special menus created just for us, all welcome don’t have to be veggie! https://www.facebook.com/montgovegetarians

Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir always looking for new singers, rehearse in Teulada every Tuesday at 7.00pm...great cameraderie, a few beers and enjoy our singing, come along for a try www.costablancamalevoicechoir.wikidot.com Javea Welsh Society - https://www. facebook.com/pages/Javea-Welsh-Society/553465378018197

Keep Watching Montgo Residents Association http://www.montgoresidents.com/ Latest NHW News http://www.montgoresidents.com/en/ neighbourhood-watch

Useful Telephone Numbers

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With thanks to Amparo Botella for this list of contact numbers extracted from Seminal Jรกvea Magazine (has English pages) www.semanaljavea.com

Costa Blanca Yacht Association www.cbya.org Art Association, Javea – Art Classes, Porcelain Restoration and more https://www.facebook.com/ArtJavea Education Howard Westcott ...education, home tuition UK exam subjects www. cbhometuition.vpweb.co.uk Lynn Cobb - learn-aprender www. learn-aprender.blogspot.com.es Mike Martin - Home tuition English classes, reading, literacy all ages, from Benitachell. Tel 660930171 stagedoor-spain@hotmail.com Homes and Gardens – cleaning, maintenance, building A D Lawton Construcciones www. adlawtonconstrucciones.com Floor-Restore - Restore Marble, Terazzo, Terrocotta,Tiles and bring them back to their former glory you can contact us on 689075125 or email floor-restore@live.com Paul Faulkner Tel:965792134 mob 676861963 paultheplumber1@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ PaulFaulknerPlumber Fully Legal.

IT & Electrical Satpc Guy- Jon Worby IT & Satellite - The Sat and PC Guy - www.satandpcguy.com Sky TV Freesat and UK Satellite TV Installers For Javea

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Originally published as Deadly Shades of Grey, the first of the ORIGINAL Shades of Grey series - long before any of a number of other Shades of Grey were published by other people, this book is a Ghost Story - with little or no sadomasochism in its content! Well, to be precise, it hasn’t any!

We, the publishers and the Author, give up. Our books came first - our titles were out first - our books are beautifully written and crafted - and we are fed-up with the assumption that this series is in some way a spinoff from any other when, in fact - we repeat - it was written and published FIRST! Sarah sees and hears ghosts. For her it is a normal and mostly ignored part of her daily life. She doesn’t like to talk about it.

Only a few close friends know. Sarah hates publicity and won’t hold séances. Her ability is private and personal ...but the police know and so do the spirits who seek her help (and some ghosts, especially children, are very hard to ignore).

All Sarah wants to do is to live quietly with her daughter Clarrie. However, a quiet life is difficult to achieve when the recently dead keep intruding.

Worse, her daughter might also be psychic and, without realising it, is walking into danger ...so a missing woman and child may soon be the least of all their worries!

In whatever order you read her books, Jávea author and artist, Mai Griffin’s series of supernatural thrillers Ghostly Echoes will grip you (once you get over the title and the total lack of spurious sex).

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