TOTN 24th August issue

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Tourism woes post Barcelona The Oceanographic Centre of the Balearic Islands of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) is in the middle of a campaign to assess the level of cleanliness of the waters of Mallorca. Their initial conclusion: plastic invades everything; “none of the coastal areas sampled is free of the presence of macro and microplastics.”

The IEO will take samples until the end of September from seven areas of Mallorca: Sóller, Palma, Andratx, Colònia de Sant Jordi, Can Picafort, Cala Rajada and Cala d’Or, areas selected due to the accumulation continued on page 2

On Monday, a Government Delegation confirmed that “we are in a situation of maximum alert, following the recommendations of the committee of experts in the matter against the terrorism.”

The same sources pointed out that instructions had been given for the National Police and the Guardia Civil to be in contact with the local police of the main tourist halls of the Islands: “The objective is that there be collaboration between police forces and administrations, to determine the possible reinforcements that should be adopted to maximize security. The measures are being applied within the current policy to prevent terrorist attacks throughout the country. The measure is in place in Mallorca, Menorca,

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Plastic Presence

European travel agents, operators and tour groups have received requests from British, German and Scandinavian families to cancel their holiday in Spain, including the Balearics, for this second fortnight of August and September for safety reasons.

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Ibiza and Formentera. The same is happening in the rest of Spanish tourist resorts.”

The UMP, Puerto Pollensa’s dominant party, used the news to urge the town to rectify all the problems we have crossed this summer.

From housing shortage to road access to popular sites, from excessive consumption of natural resources to abuse of protected areas. “All that must now be added to the fear of our shores being the target of the soulless terrorists. That last factor, the fear, we have not provoked, but we are responsible for the rest. Now it’s time to rectify.”

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and persistence of the macroplastics and other marine litter.

Microplastics come from fishing materials and threads, while granular and fragmented plastics are broken up from larger plastics. Researchers are concerned about the massive presence of plastics and its damaging effect on the marine ecosystem.

Recent studies show that the concentration of microplastics in the Mediterranean means they become integrated in the food chain of the fish, which also become entangled in them.

The plastics found on the Mallorcan coast prompted a visit from the Greenpeace flagship ‘Rainbow Warrior’.

The NGO warned at the time, “Scientific studies show that the areas with the highest concentrations of plastic are located on the north coast of the islands, due to the dynamics of the sea currents.

In the north of Mallorca and Ibiza there are points with a concentration of more than one million plastic fragments per square kilometre”.

The results of this long-term study will be available from next month.

Council Kennels in Pollensa The Council of Pollensa has approved the drafting of a study that will clarify the feasibility of creating a municipal kennel in the town.

At the moment the service is contracted with an external company and the animals are taken to Santa Eugènia.

This distance, they explain, causes displacement of both the animals as well as the owners and potential new owners. For this reason, and

in fulfilment of one of the commitments of the current government team, a study has been commissioned to analyze the feasibility of this infrastructure from the urban, economic and social point of view.

Road Safety Investigation The PP in the Consell de Mallorca is requesting a technical inspection on the most troublesome sections of the road that links Alcúdia and Artà after a fatal accident occurred last Tuesday.

The party added that “in August last year there was another fatal accident in this same point, the most serious recorded in Mallorca since 1997, in which four members of the same family died.”

Salvem el Moll Activity The Salvem el Moll platform has presented a new complaint to the Alcúdia Town Hall, the General Energy Directorate, the General Directorate of Environmental Quality and the Port Authority, for the “irregular activity of loading and unloading of coal In the Port of Alcúdia” and requests that they take precautionary measures so that the activity complies with the legislation regarding air pollution.

“Emissions from loading and unloading adversely affects the neighbourhoods of Alcanada and the immediate environment”, says the organization that also denounces the effects on marine life. They have demanded that any loading and unloading of coal be done under closed conditions that guarantee any contaminating

dust is contained.

At a meeting with the President of the Port Authority, Joan Gual de Torrella, members of the Salvem el Moll and the GOB, Salvem el Moll said “Gual committed (after years of tolerance and ignoring the issue) to inspections of the activities of loading and unloading of coal and scrap deposit, which are carried out without the necessary corrective measures.”

Fisherman Face Off Fishermen from Alcudia and Cala Rajada came to blows between Formentor and Cala San Vicente last week after the Alcudia boat accused the latter of interfering with their lobster fishing grounds and breaking nets.

Fisherman of ‘Vistalegre’, based in Puerto Alcudia, noticed the trawler ‘Myriag’ based in Cala Rajada, was in the area near Cala San Vicente and, according to them, fearing that the boat would enter their patch where their nets were down to catch lobsters, they decided to stop them. Apparently this is not the first time fisherman have fallen out, one fisherman told press, “in the absence of the authorities, we have to take it into our own hands.”

The crew from the other fishing boat, Myri, presented a complaint to the Civil Guard for “an attempt to aggressively tackle the crew of their boat and their rigging.”

The conflict began after shortages in the Menorcan channel pushed fishing boats further towards Cala San Vicente which is out of bounds in the summer season. However the Cala Rajada trawler claims they

have found plenty of fish in the Coves Blanques area, in the direction of Soller, away from the marine reserve. They believe others are envious of their find.

Pollensa Urbanism The Public Prosecutor’s Office investigation on urban infringement cases since 2004 in Pollensa was a long drawn out process that crippled the town’s municipal services. Now the Urbanism Department has reactivated the processing of infringement records.

However, this is not without problems. The investigations, even though they relate to old files, meant that no official is willing to perform the task and none are actually obliged to. They argue that it is conflictive and there is no remuneration, in spite of the greater responsibility.

The council have confirmed that the processing of the files has not stopped; they will provisionally exercise the role of instructor, until this specific role can be created. Councillor of Urbanism Tomeu Cifre told press that, “the files will continue to be processed with the utmost rigour, without any interference, with the corresponding technical reports and by an administrative official.”

Alcudia’s Budget Increased The extraordinary plenary session in Alcudia two weeks ago unanimously approved the proposal to modify the municipal budget for an extraordinary loan financed with general remnants of Treasury. This change amounts to €1.97m. continued on Page 3

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We’re near the end folks.

Back to school shoes, back to work handbags at the ready.

Whether your visiting the north or if you live here, September brings the same familiarity that life will soon get back to normal. So enjoy August while it still lasts, get over to Can Gavella, guzzle down that Rosé (see page 6) and enjoy the sunshine.

See you on September 7th, in the meantime keep up with TOTN on the website which is constantly updated with the What’s Ons and what’s happening in the north.

Hasta luego!

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The point was approved unanimously and the amount will be used to defray the cost of investments, among which work on the Town Hall building amounting to €710,573; reform of a section of the path on the beach amounting to €382,913; the asphalting and repair of streets and sidewalks, €349,352; asphalting of certain roads, €250,000, among others.

Works come to an Abrupt End The excavation and restoration work on the oldest section of Alcudia’s walls have been stopped as the construction company, which could not fulfil a Social Security debt, has gone bankrupt.

Antoni Mir, mayor of Alcúdia, estimates that 30% of the work is still to be carried out and municipal technicians are now working on the valuation to tender the remaining part of the project.

This will result in a delay of approximately one year and the work should be finished in April or May next year.

The project focuses on the second ring of city walls.

Renaissance walls and ditches from the 16th century.

Spain’s Most Expensive House The online sales platform idealista.com has recently listed a ranking and, it may come as no surprise to hear, the most expensive houses in the country are in Mallorca.

Indeed, Alcúdia is home to the most expensive, no less than €57m. A farmhouse in Puigpunyent, described as “a building of the seventeenth century in perfect state of

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conservation, 3,000 square meters and ten rooms” is the third most expensive in Spain, second in Mallorca, at the modest price of €26.5m, and in Puerto Andratx, a farm in Sa Muntanya is for sale at €24.5m.

Furthermore, price per square metre is still trading upwards for anything, regardless if it is a flat in need of renovation or a luxury house, the price is still rising.

It’s not all good news for the estate agents however, demand is outstripping supply. Both Engel & Volkers and Sotheby’s have told press that they have more customers interested in buying luxury homes than those wishing to sell.

Fakes in Markets Shock More than 1,700 counterfeit articles have been seized from markets of Inca and Alcudia.

The National Police has found imitation handbags and wallets of brands like Michael Kors, Channel, Luis Vuitton, among others About 1,200 items apparently falsified were picked up in the market of Inca and another 500 last week in Alcudia during records made by the National Police. The Anti-Laundering Group from the Brigada Provincial de la Policía Judicial supported by the Brigada de Seguridad Ciudadana held the raids and subsequent seizures last week.

Power Station Doubts The reconversion project of the former Alcanada power plant in Alcúdia has come to a standstill. Following a major accident in a factory in

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Italy in the 1970s, European security regulations limit the amount of people who may be within a safety radius of factories. It seems that the butane present at the Alcanada plant will prevent any concentration of large groups of people in much of the complex that Territori wants to recover.

Emergency technicians are assessing the extent to which the European directive affects the old Alcanada plant. Some sources also point out that it could limit the public use of the old pool of Gesa (in the Port), now a municipal swimming pool.

Meanwhile, Territori, Endesa and Ajuntament d’Alcúdia are still waiting for Patrimoni to officially communicate the degree of protection that the old power station deserves and what measures need to be taken with toxic materials, mainly asbestos. The old Power Station could possibly be of Cultural Interest as it was the work of architect Ramón Vázquez Molezún, who won the Gold Medal of Architecture in 1992.

Road Tragedy As TOTN was off to print, news of a terrible crash on the autopista between Sa Pobla and Alcudia broke.

Three people were killed and five seriously injured. The lorry driver, who was found to be driving on the wrong side of the road was arrested and charged with causing death by reckless driving. The accident happened at 10.15 in the morning just outside the Son Siurana hotel. Fire brigades, five ambulances and a specialist team were at the scene with the resulting road closure causing traffic delays in the area.

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What’s on this fortnight?

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Puerto Pollensa: Concert, AfroJazz from Sissokho, diverse cultural music with singer Carme Jaime. At the Plaza Miquel Capllonch, 9.30pm, free

Alcudia: XIV Ronda Murada, 7.4km run in the Old Town, starting at passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria at 9pm Sa Pobla Jazz Festival

Alcudia: Agost a la Fresca:

Every day during August on the central stage in the Plaza Major, you can enjoy a range of concerts from groups with a distinctly jazz flavour. Tonight it’s Llorenç Barceló on the Hammond Organ and Marcos Collado on Guitar, at 8.30pm

6.30pm, Presentation concert for the V Clarinet Festival, at Ca’n Domenech 9pm, Lantern Festival, Parade for young children with their handmade lanterns (carved out of watermelon, melon, marrow…). Parade is accompanied by the folk music band, around the streets of the Old Town.

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Sa Pobla Jazz Festival Every day during August on the central stage in the Plaza Major, you can enjoy a range of concerts from groups with a distinctly jazz flavour. Tonight it’s the Miranda Jazz Combo, at 8.30pm

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Alcudia: Agost a la Fresca: 9.30pm, Closing Concert of the V Clarinet Festival, at Ca’n Domenech Sa Pobla Jazz Festival

Pollensa: Sopar a la Fresca, residents across Pollensa can book their al fresco dinner on the street. Register at the council for Pollensa Residents, the Municipal Office in Puerto Pollensa and the Tourist Office in Cala San Vicente before Wednesday 23rd.

Every day during August on the central stage in the Plaza Major, you can enjoy a range of concerts from groups with a distinctly jazz flavour. Tonight it’s Thomas Fontin Trio with Gori Matas, on the Hammond Organ and Pep Aspas on drums, at 8.30pm

Alcudia: Agost a la Fresca: Circus, Yee-Haw is an expression of joy that takes us to the old West ... of Andalusia. This is a musical universe inspired by Country, Ragtime and Bluegrass, a Circus show where it is impossible to distinguish between musicians, jugglers and clowns.

At the Plaza de la Porta Roja, 7pm

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Puerto Alcuda: Fun4U Party, Tourist Day, on Alcudia Beach in the Ciudad Blanca área:

Alcudia: Concert from Grup Together presenting ‘Futura Cities’ at the Teatre Roma in Pollentia

4pm Children’s Minidisco 4pm Beach football and volleyball tournaments 5pm Zumba

Every day during August on the central stage in the Plaza Major, you can enjoy a range of concerts from groups with a distinctly jazz flavour. Tonight it’s Omar Lanuti on guitar with Pepe Ragonese on trumpet, at 8.30pm

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Pollensa: Festival of Pollensa, Christoph Pregardien and Julius Drake, 10pm at the Claustre

Puerto Alcudia: Dance al Freco along the passeig Maritim, 9pm

Sa Pobla Jazz Festival

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Pollensa: Music and Poetry: Mirall de la Veu i Crit, Poems and songs that reflect the works of the Manacor writer, Jaume Vidal Alcover. Performed by Alicia Olivares and Francesca Vadell. 8pm at the Convent Sagrats Cors, Calle Malllorca.

Pollensa: Festival of Pollensa, Quartet Mandelring, 10pm at the Claustre

5.45pm Facepainting and balloon figures, music and dance 6pm award ceremony Show night: “ROCK THE BEACH” 9pm Minisdisco and mascots, 9.40pm Banda Iberostar “ROCK ALL STARS”, 10.30 DJ, ends at midnight

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Alcudia: Agost a la Fresca: 6pm, Holi Party at the Plaza de Toros de Alcudia, bags of colour powder on sale on the stage 2 hours before the party. Wear white and bring goggles!

6.30pm, V Clarinet Festival, Chamber Concert, at Ca’n Domenech

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Alcudia: Via Fora, historical drama around the Old Town of Alcudia. (See blog post at TOTNMallorca. com/totn-editorial), 9pm

XVII AlcudiaJazz 2017, Tinons March & the Mopis on the Patio at Can Torro, by invitation only. 9pm. Jazz Festival continues on 9th, 16th and 23rd of September.

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La Beata, Santa Margalida

7pm, Children’s Show with Cucorba, in the Plaza de la Vila 9pm, I Vetlada Mallorquina, with music and dance from the local groups, Tall de Vermadors (Binissalem), Revetla d’Algebeli (Muro), Aires d’Andratx (Andratx), Esclafits i Castanyetes (Artà) and The Traditional Dance School of Santa Margalida. The evening closes with an open dance. All at the Plaza de la Vila 11pm, Correfoc with the Demonis de Hiachat. The group is celebrating 15 years and many other demoni groups from surrounding towns will be joining the night’s activities. Parade starts at Plaza de l’Església and follows along calle Baltasar Calafat and Femenia, Cladera, Doctor Calafat finishing at l’avenguda del Pouàs.

12.30am, Festa del Divendres de la Beata, with the groups The Oceans, Onion Rabbits, Cirko and Dj Paskuale, at the Esplanada Miquel Ordines (in front of the pub es Colomer) Full programme for La Beata available on www.

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La Beata Fiesta in Santa Margalida: Spanning two weeks, the first weekend in September is the main event.

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XV Travesa Nedant – Swimming Crossing – from Formentor Beach to Sant Pere Beach at Mal Pas, 7km swim leaves Formentor at 9am. (if weather is bad swim will take place on the 3rd at the same time). Register at elitechip.net.

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Puerto Alcudia, Family Day at Alcudia Mar, activities include workshops and games, entertainment from Trolls, Frozen, Moana, Superheroes…, face painting, boats, bouncy castles and more. Tickets are €6 adults and €4 for kids. In aid of AECC. Tickets on sale at AECC Baleares, Alcudia Mar, Sueños Cumplidos, Princesa and Hakuna Matata Park. 10am-10pm La Beata Fiesta in Santa Margalida: Spanning two weeks, the first weekend in September is the main event.

10am, Departure of the demons, from sa Creueta. They will run, ringing the bells to wake anyone who is still asleep all around the town until they reach the church 11am, Solemn mass in the parish church. With traditional Dance and the xeremiers 5.30pm, parade of floats up to the Church 7pm, street procession with the municipal band and xeremiers 9pm, the La Beata Procession. La Beata is accompanied by the authorities, various groups of xeremiers, traditional Payeses (peasants), demons, music and 12 spectacular floats that represent the different stages of the life of La Beata. The townsfolk (dressed as peasants) pick up their jars while the demonis chase after them to try and smash the jars in front of Santa Catalina Tomas (La Beata).

11pm, The revetla or party begins with music from the groups Yesterday and Orquestrina d’Algaida at the Plaza de la Vila, followed by DJ sets at 1am in front of the pub es Colomer.

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La Beata Fiesta in Santa Margalida: Spanning two weeks, the first weekend in September is the main event.

7pm, gathering at the TownHall for the flower offering which starts at 7.30pm with music and dance from the Xeremiers and Ball de Bot School as well as the Municipal Band.

8pm, mass in the Church followed by a procession with the effigy of Santa Catalina Tomas. The parade will begin with the Gegantes (giants) of the town, Margalida and Mateu, at the Plaza de l’Església and through the streets of Escola, Baltasar Calafat i Femenia, Constitució finishing at the Plaza de l’Església. Accompanied by the Xeremiers.

9.30pm, Dinner for town residents.

10.30pm, Evening of Music and Dance with orchestras, Aquarius, Gran Casino and groups Ves-hi tu, La Locamotora and local DJs, at the Plaza de la Vila. Ending with the party that translates as the “Scalded Cat fears cold water…” which continues until dawn when the parade with the standards of the Scalded Cat. Full programme for La Beata available on www.

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Food & Drink

Can Gavella

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You’ll struggle to beat this rosé this summer. First though you have to look past the neon bright nightclub’esque label and pour a glass of this light salmon tinged rosé to see why it’s our wine of the week. This is fresh as a daisy, dry, some delicate strawberries and importantly the alcohol is in check. There is a lovely freshness about it, bright fruit and not a scent of commercially crowd pleasing confected flavours often found in rosés. At approx €12 it is a very versatile well made wine indeed.

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Can Verdura , SuperNova Rosat 2016, Binissalem

Summer craziness is almost at an end but there are still a handful of weekends to enjoy the 2017 season. Which means that if you haven’t been this year, there is still plenty of opportunity to get yourself over to Can Gavella at Ses Casetes des Capellans.

Its terrace has been listed as one of the best in Spain but with paella, fish and

If you enjoy a fig or two, then you might want to learn more about Son Mut Nou, the experimental farm in Llucmajor. Owner Montserrat Pons Boscana tends to the 1,600+ trees (with help presumably) to bring the 367 different varieties of figs to the table in various guises. A pharmacist by trade and a keen botanist on the side, figs have now become his livelihood.

The island has a long history with this glorious fruit and with 251 indigenous varieties, it is no surprise that Mallorca was once the biggest fig producer in the 24/07/2017 16:44 Page 1 world. That was nearly 100 years ago. Now,

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as tourism has taken hold and agriculture has slowed down, Mallorca ranks 27th in the world. But Montserrat Pons Boscana is working hard to get Mallorca back firmly on the map.

2017 has been a particularly good year for figs with little rain and high temperatures and maturation has been far earlier than normal.

At the beginning of the month, figs on Son Mut Nou were already picked ready for sale and drying for dried figs, fig bread and fig coffee already underway. Open days are regularly held at the farm. Contact them at facebook.com/SonMutNou/

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RIP Fiona from Linda Moss For those who knew beautiful Fiona they will be sad to hear that she finally died of old age Thursday 17 August. For those of you who had never known this extraordinary feline character, let me tell you why she was so special. Fiona survived her incredible 18 years living along the seafront here in Puerto Pollensa. She could always be found night or day sitting on the wall in front of the Farmacia Vizoso, relying on the goodwill of tourists, residents and passers-by to give her food

and attention.

Regular visitors who returned year after year would come and look for Fiona and many would leave money and food so she could be looked after during the winter months.

She was one of the first cats to be spayed on the programme introduced by the Town Hall and had surgery on numerous occasions surviving two dog attacks and losing her ear after one incident. She had also been taken on various occasions to Josefina’s Animal Refuge by well-meaning

A big thank you to everyone who played a part in looking after her. She was a wellknown little icon here in the port and will be missed by many.

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More good news came in the form of an announcement from Betfair that the company will sponsor the Mallorca team shirts for the next 2 years with a condition that they will pay more if the team is promoted this season.

There was a good turn out for the City of Palma Trophy, which is traditionally the last pre-season game. The opponents were Sevilla Athletic, a very competent and gifted team. They took the lead in the first half but before half time Mallorca striker Cedric was fouled in the area and Lago Junior smashed home the resultant penalty. The match could have gone either way although both head coaches took the opportunity to make multiple substitutions in the second

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half. Young Peruvian winger Bryan Reyna made a cameo appearance and looks an exciting prospect. At the end of ninety minutes the scores were level and penalties were required. New goalkeeper Manolo Reina became an instant hero by saving two spot kicks and everyone left the ground in a good mood.

There has been a change to the date and kick off time for Mallorca’s first home game against Pena Deportiva from Ibiza, which will now take place this Saturday 26 August kicking off at 5.30pm.

Apparently the reason is that the visitors cannot afford an overnight stay in Palma and will be able to catch the last flight of the day to the neighbouring island. This is yet another example of the economic climate in which the islanders are now operating.

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One or two paddle boards adult size or childrens size depending on price. Wanted for holiday in August. Please ring 0044 161 312 7979 or e mail wadavison@ rocketmail.com with full particulars

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For sale Moto Guzzi Nevada Club 2000 just over 5000 miles originally British, now registered in Spain. great condition. ITV till June 17 lots of chrome, and 2 tone metallic paint, Offers over 3000.00€ Call Mick 616 32 44 22

established in 1996

BOATS FOR SALE

ZODIAC CADET 310S Inflatable dinghy. 3.1 metres long with solid wooden floor. No engine but is equipped with oars, seat, pump and storage bag. Owned since new in 2010 and in good condition. Available now in Puerto Pollensa. €490. +44 (0)7802 407203 or harepeter@btinternet.com

FOR SALE

BED FOR SALE, Super King 200cm by 200cm as new including topper. Purchased last summer for €800 used only June and September cases will fit under bed. Buyer to collect €300 Telephone 0044 7776 050521 6 Beautiful oak dining room chairs with a typical Mallorquin rafia base with made to measure cushions. Photo on request €295, call 971 533 010.

One Saeco Incanta de luxe plata “beans to cup” coffee machine cost new €729 will accept €350, call 971 533 010.

2 single beds with mattresses, good condition, wooden frames.

Buyer collects. 30e each or 50e for both. Tel. 971862022

The clinic is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm.

Daewoo fridge/freezer for sale.

Less than two years old. Perfect condition. Large fridge,small freezer section. €125. 645 678 593 Washing Machine, Eurotech, 6kg, like new, €80 contact 667 892 217 (Sa Pobla) Log and wood burner, 9cmx52cm, €100 contact 667 892 217 (Sa Pobla) Baby Items! Silvercross Linear Freeway 3-in-1 Pram/ Pushchair with car seat 0 to 9 mths. Parasol and rain cover included. Charcoal grey €300 ono. BabyAuto carseat 0-18kg forward/rear facing purple/black €50. Obaby pine cot bed. Winnie the Pooh design with mattress €150. Silvercross Pop pushchair with foot muff and rain cover and sun cover suitable from birth-36kg €90. All items are in

excellent condition must be seen Tel: 679 743 515 Electric concrete mixer. 50€.

Buyer collects. Tel - 627186782 HP 15.6-inch HD Laptop (Turbo silver) - (Intel Core i5-6200U, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, Intel HD 520 Graphics Card, Windows 10) British keyboard - impossible to find in Mallorca! Unwanted gift in original packaging. I can provide further details plus receipt.

Bought for £484 (€570), will sell for 500€ ONO tel: 625577128 King size headboard. €50. Buyer collects. contact 618851275 2 Wooden Traditional Mallorcan Single beds. Meireles Electric 4 ring free standing cooker and oven just over 2 years old. Please call 648093409

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Babs @B’s Pollensa

will shabbychic, distress or paint your furniture to bring it up to date and give it a new lease of life.

Call into the shop at Via Pollentia 21 or email photo for a quote info@bspollensa.com • www.bspollensa.com • 699 224 839

carpenter & handyman All work considered, free quotations

fashion • shoes • accessories and beautiful things for adults & children

Steve Warr : 696 109 124

Physiotherapy + Osteopathy Centre Úrsula Perelló Physiotherapist 676 504 955

Julia Rosende Mustillo Physiotherapist & Osteopath 625 883 026

C/Viçens Buades 41, 07470 Port de Pollença 971 867 003 Look after your R&R at Tienda Relaxing: Sofas, beds and everything else you need to relax.

C/Medico Llopis, 21 Puerto Pollensa 971 106 457 tiendarelaxing@ gmail.com

c/horta, 36 pollensa 656 806 750 yogapollensa@gmail.com www.yogapollensa.com

LOTUS POOL SERVICES We can maintain your pool and your property all year round

Charles: 676 256 795 • charles@lotuspoolservices.es

Made to Measure Soft Furnishings, Curtains, Cushions, Awnings, Bedcovers. Rugs Now Available!

C Mare Perla 4, Local B Puerto Alcudia T: 971 547 878, M: 607 623 845

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The Mallorquinista Winning Start

by Charles Nutter

Real Mallorca began their new campaign in Liga Segunda B with a hard fought one-nil win away at Peralada in Girona last Sunday. The home side were the B-team of Girona and the game was a reality check for the islanders. The hosts ground has a capacity of just 1,500 and less than 1,000 were present to witness a dour game played in extremely windy conditions.

The new team put together by head coach Vicente Moreno knuckled down to their work and from a corner in the 69th minute left-back Bonilla headed a fine goal. This was the only real opportunity in the encounter and Bonilla has an excellent goal scoring record at this level of football. The home side seemed content to defend from the outset and to secure a draw.

Mallorca will clearly be a big scalp in this league and they stood

up to the test well. The visitor’s goalkeeper Reina was a virtual spectator throughout the game. Lago Junior was the most influential player and is likely to be revelation throughout the long season. The American owner of the club Robert Sarver was present at the game and went into the dressing room after the game to congratulate the team. He made a surprise visit to the Balearics for several days before the game and visited the training ground to issue a rallying cry to the squad.

The supporters are getting behind the team and over 7,000 season tickets have been purchased. There is still an air of rancour however as chief executive Maheta Molango is refusing to contemplate opening the Tribuna Sol until all the seats in the continued on page 9

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