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Local News The Road to Lluc The Consell de Mallorca has taken measures to fully open the road between Pollensa and Lluc that passes through the estate of Ca na Borrassa, owned by the family of the town’s ex-Mayor Tomeu Cifre Ochogavia (leader of the Tots per Pollença party). Officers from the Environment department have carried out measures that guarantee the safety of members of the public and the Consell will spend two weeks refurbishing the road and removing the closure that is currently in place.

Back in March 2012, there was a declaration that the old road from Lluc to Pollença would become a public road and its reform was agreed on. The owners of the estate appealed but since 2016, the property has been required to remove the barriers that prevented the free passage.

After expiry of the request for the owner to withdraw the closure, the Consell has acted instead under articles 97 to 100 of Law 30/1992.

Now they can guarantee the safety of visitors and have fenced off the pathway as the property has loose cattle.

Initially it was to be the estate owners who were to pay for the work, but later a statement said it was still “unclear”.

No i Punt The summer celebrations in Inca, the Roman festival of Alcúdia and the fiestas of Santa Margalida and Pollensa have all joined the campaign ‘No i punt!’ which means, No and that’s it. The aim is to eradicate sexist aggression during celebrations.

The Consell, groups of volunteers, Local Police, Civil Protection, youth and

women’s associations and municipal personnel have taken part in training days held by the Espais de Donos de Inca and sa Pobla. Newly trained on how to deal with each kind of situation, these agents will work during the fiestas and take relevant action according to the severity of the case.

Cement Works in Alcudia’s Port The Autoritat Portuària de Balears is considering authorizing the construction of a storage and distribution centre for 2,154sqm of cement with three 18-m-high silos in the commercial port of Alcudia.

Unlike what happened with the bid for reform and operation of the first line of the Port (stopped by a judge), this project meets all the urban parameters and of uses foreseen in a Special Order Plan that allows the use of storage and offices, including silos of up to 30 metres in height.

Nevertheless, the technicians at the Council of Alcudia consider that the measures contained in the environmental plan are ‘insufficient’ at minimizing the impact on the landscape of the new installation.

Further, they wish to avoid its operation which would cause great annoyance from air pollution and noise pollution. The council wish to expand this study and obtain a favourable report from the Environment Department.

In the meantime, the local community is getting active.

A group of residents of Puerto Alcudia gathered at noon yesterday at the maritime station, brought together by the platform Salvem el Moll, to

denounce the “continuous environmental aggressions” suffered by the coastal town.

The protest was organized to express the local rejection of the plant, one that, according to the platform, will have a great environmental impact in an area that already suffers other pressures such as the transport of coal, the existence of an “unlicensed” warehouse or the future expansion of the marina of Alcudiamar, among others.

“We do not want to be the landfill of Mallorca,” said the spokesman, Josep Alonso, who announced upcoming mobilizations to defend the port from these threats.

Shrinking Beaches The beaches of Sant Pere and Sant Joan, situated in two small coves of Alcúdia in the bay of Pollensa, are in a bad way after years of erosion. Sant Pere, especially has been subject to so much erosion that large rocks are now exposed. The beach itself has receded so much that now it is just a small strip where the beach bar places a sunbeds and umbrellas, there are only a few metres of free sand between them and the water. Access to the beach is also complicated because the water has undermined the steps.

Domingo Bonnín, the council official responsible for beaches says that “this year we can’t do much more, we have worked to replace the sand as much as possible, but we could not regenerate with less than 50 or 60 trucks of sand which is what we need.”

The council will wait until next year before requesting the intervention of Costas if necessary.

On the other hand, sources at Alcudiamar point out that this year there is also

a lack of sand on the beach located next to the marina.

“Other years we have paid for a truckload of sand, but this year Costas has not authorized it,” says a manager.

Nevertheless, Bonnín points out that “the municipal operators always try to replace the sand of the main beach”.

Can Morató Investment Authorities in the Pollensa Townhall have stated that, in recent weeks, everal investors have expressed their intention to acquire the old carpet factory of Can Morató whenever a different use is authorized. At the moment the building is marked as industrial.

This was confirmed last week by Mayor March, who explained that they have received different queries that pose a hotel or cultural use.

However, March made it clear that the definition of use is in the hands of the Consell de Mallorca. “the last word is with the Consell de Mallorca, but for us the priority is the conservation of the building,” he said.

March explained that the factory is on sale for €2.3m. The Morató family, owner of the property, tried unsuccessfully on different occasions during the last decade for the council to buy the complex.

The mayor believes that the recent cleaning of the gardens and façade may have contributed to investment interest. “We would like it to be rehabilitated and given a dignified use, preferably a use that allows people to enjoy it,” says the Councillor of Urbanism, Bartomeu Cifre.

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There is so much to get in to this week’s issue that I’m running out of space. From charity walks to art society planning, from La Patrona to Jazz Festivals, from Cava to Cavalls, we have it all!

But of course, all thoughts are on the Patrona. Pollensa will be alive with the annual buzz and, if you have never seen it, make sure you capture some moments of the battle on the 2nd August. It’s quite an experience.

Bones festes a tots, see you on the other side...

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Twiddle Muffs from Howard Mullen ESRA North is well known for getting involved in some very strange things.

This week members of ESRA North went to the Headquarters of the AFAMA charity in Pollensa to make a presentation of some Twiddle Muffs.

Professional caregivers rave about the effectiveness of Twiddles®. Having something to hold and manipulate, something to “twiddle” or fidget with, has a calming effect on a person who has dementia. The textures, the gadgets, the warm cosiness of the Twiddles® are all there for just that reason. The stimulation they provide truly adds to the individual’s quality of life.

ESRA North Chair, Christine Maynard, along with other members, who made the Twiddles, presented approximately 40 Twiddles to AFAMA, and they included 10 made by ladies in Scotland and sent out via ESRA North Member, Irene Lynch.

AFAMA were really grateful to receive the gifts, which they will use with people locally. There was a very friendly atmosphere at the presentation in the AFAMA’s gardens. The English Speaking Residents

Association in the North has established a very close relationship with AFAMA and the representatives of AFAMA expressed their thanks gratitude for these really useful presents.

So ESRA North has started another new activity, the production of Twiddle Muffs!

What’s next? Well done ESRA North!

Alcudia from Other Times As part of the Sant Jaume celebrations, the recent event, Alcudia d’altre temps, was a theatrical and festive tour of the town. Harking back

to recent history, with humour and a good dose of nostalgia, Alcudiencs were

treated to a show full of characters from the past.

Some were dressed in 1960s style and represented a blast from the past, like the old bus stop, petrol station, local bars such as Can Polit.

Judging by the crowds that followed the tour of the town, it was a big success.

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What’s on this fortnight?

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La Patrona: Music, Dance and Party!

6.30pm Concert for the little ones by the artist and musical pedagogue D•maris Gelabert, at the Claustre de Santo Domingo 8.45pm Dance Show by the Folk Dance School of Pollensa, Racô de Tramuntana and then popular dance with Ballugall, at the Plaza Mayor 11.30pm Kaleidoscope Party at the Joan March gardens, Ca la Gran Cristiana

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8.30pm IV Line Dancing Show, with the animation of Patricia Luque and Xisco Rueda, monitors in the area. In Monnares square 9.30pm THEATER Jo, the heir of Eduardo de Filippo. From the theatre company Voramar, at the Claustre Santo Domingo

Playa de Muro Fiesta

23.30pm REVETLA by Los Grillos, ValNou Xl and Pedr•, Extremadura band (EXTREMODURO tribute) at the Plaza Mayor

10pm, Cinema a la Fresca, Ice Age 5. On the beach in front of Miama Beach Club

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11am Children’s water party at the Playa de Muro Municipal Building Square

6pm, Petanca Tournament at the Espai Social 8pm, Fashion Show at the Plaza de la Iglesia

5.30pm 2nd Contest of La Mar de Samba-Playa de Muro, Gathering at Banca March roundabout 6pm Batucada Parade (Brazilian percussion). Los Forateros Group (the Outsiders Group) Place: Av s’Albufera 6pm Performance of contest participants on the stage and Carabassamba Batería Fogosa.

8pm Prize ceremony.at the Municipal Building Square, at the same time, the Muro artist Joan Mariando, will carry out an art performance to the beat of batucada at the same square. + Info: www.carabassamba.com Registrations: carabassamba@ gmail.com at the Municipal Building Square 8pm Artisan Night Market along the Avinguda de s’Albufera 8.30pm Ball de bot (folk dance) show by Revetla d’Algebelí Place: Playas de Muro Municipal Building 10pm concert with Capel.la at Balneario número 1

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Radio Pollença will broadcast from Plaza Vella all day, with interviews with the main players of the Patrona. Everyone is invited to go and say hi!

4:30-7:30pm Table Games in the Joan March gardens, Organized by: AFAMA 7pm Dragut Party, with live performances from Lasai, Wagwaan Band, Kaparoots, Maddaherbs, Dub Inmersion, Dubsetta. Workshops, music and games for children.

Exhibitions of Pollensa art and juggling. All at the Monnares Square 8pm Naming Ceremony of the street in honour of Pere Josep C•naves, near the Claustre 9.30pm, Pollencina Revetla - An Evening of Music and Dance

Son Serra de Marina Fiesta 9am VII Travesia Can Picafort-Son Serra (5km Swim), inscriptions www.elitechip.net 1.30pm, Fideuada Popular. The town comes together to enjoy a communal dish of fideus.

Tickets bought in advance. Held at the Espai Social 9pm, Dinner Al fresco, the council brings tables chairs, drinks, cups, and serviettes. Sign up beforehand with the council.

Followed by the Revetla – an evening of music and dance. At the Plaza de la Iglesia.

Playa de Muro Fiesta 11.30am A rescue demonstration with the Public Lifesaving Service. At Carrer Rodríguez de la Fuente 7pm, Gathering of the Giants of Muro at the Municipal Equipment Building 7pm, Miama Volley Moon Party V Beach Volleyball 4x4 Tournament info: facebook.com/VolleyMoonParty on the beach in front of Miama Beach Club 8pm, Opening of the Artisan Night Fair along Avinguda de l’Albufera 8pm Children’s Party with Maria Bimbolles at the Municipal Equipment Building 10pm Concert with Contemporary Folk band, Lau at Balneari número 1 Son Serra de Marina Fiesta 8.30pm, Line dancing at the Plaza de la Iglesia followed by an 80s party.

10am-12pm Demonstration of the artisanal art of making espadrilles. Participants can join in the activity, held by Pere Parets. at Can Xumet, carrer de la Mar, 40 7pm Cursa Popular (Fun Run). Inscriptions on the same day from 6-7pm in the gardens of Via Pollentia (Monument).

Organized by: ONIT and Area Joventut

Alcudia: Via Fora, historical drama around the Old Town of Alcudia. (See blog post at TOTNMallorca.com/totn-editorial), 9.30pm

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La Patrona: Giants Parade, Lindy Hop, Ballroom 6.30 pm Gathering of the Gegantes de Mallorca, along Via Pollentia followed by the parade of Giants at 7pm along these streets: Via Pollentia, Miquel Bota Totxo, Roser Vell, PlaÁa Major, Market, Jonquet, Pious XI and Ca les Monnares Square where they will all dance.

8pm Solidarity Dinner in the Joan March gardens, organized by: AECC 9pm GREAT NIGHT OF SWING, try the Lindy Hop followed by a concert from HI HATS OLD JAZZ. at the Plaza Mayor 9.30pm Presentation of new disc from Marti Sãez, at the Claustre of Santo Domingo 10pm Ballroom accompanied by the Calypso Orchestra with the performance of Marga PocovÌ. at the Monnares square

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Son Serra de Marina Fiesta Playa de Muro Fiesta 7.30pm Parade by Els FORASTERS-XARANGA along Avinguda de l’Albufera 8pm Solemn mass service by Mn. Pere Gerard Bestard Muntaner, the Priest of Muro. Liturgical songs

by Muro’s Miquel Tortell Choir. At the St. Albert el Gran Church

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8pm Artisan Night Market along the Avinguda de s’Albufera 9pm Concert by the Union Artistica Murera Band at the Municipal Building Square 10pm Concert by Tomeu Penya and Geminis at the Municipal Building Square Midnight, Fireworks by Pirotècnia Jordà at the Escullera del Mollet dels Anglesos (the English Dock) Son Serra de Marina Fiesta 11am, Amollada d’Anneres, duck-catching contest.

At the Playa Pequeña.

9pm, Disco with live music at the Plaza de la Iglesia

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 is the Thomas Fontin Trio. At 8.30pm

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La Patrona: Kidís Water Party & the Marxa Fresca 6pm, Water Party for the kids. Bouncy castles, go karts, slip and slide all with water and an old vintage fire truck. Also includes the foam party. bring goggles for their eyes! at the Can Conill Carpark 11.30pm, Marxa Fresca! The Big White Party. Superb party with DJs and Dancing in the Plaza Major, all night long! Wear White. nothing else. at the Plaza Mayor Sa Pobla Jazz Festival: Ernie Watts Quartet, Watts is one of jazz’s most distinguished and versatile musicians. His talent was fostered by the legendary drummer Buddy Rich who appointed him as lead sax in his famous orchestra. Watts returns to Sa Pobla with his own quartet who together has made more than twenty recordings which show his predilection for groove, soul and blues. 10.30pm at the Plaza Mayor

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La Patrona: 7pm, Childrenís Theatre show, Astronauts Estrellats, followed by ice cream at the Munnares Square 8pm, parade of the Tropa and Banda de Musica de Pollensa 10.30pm, Revetla (or party) with Es fossers, els Ipopís and Jaume Mas and the Wagwaan Band. at the Plaza Major 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 Bernat Pons Band. At 8.30pm

Sa Pobla Jazz Festival, Miranda Jazz Combo. At 8.30pm

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Sa Pobla Jazz Festival, Pep Gurau, Tomeu Garcias and Josep Munar, at 8.30pm

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5am ALBORADA at the Plaza Major and streets of the Old Town and the ResidËncia 8.30am ALBORADA a la plaÁa dels Pins and Plaza de Cala Molins, Cala de Sant VicenÁ.

9.15am ALBORADA a la plaÁa de Miquel Capllonch del Port de PollenÁa.

11am OFICI MAJOR Service with the cossiers in the main Church 12.15pm Dance of the COSSIERS in the Plaza Major.

12.45pm Institutional Act in the Monti-Sion Church, with the Banda de M˙sica de PollenÁa.

1pm Aperitif at the Council for everyone of the town 5pm CERCAVILA Parade of the Tropa del Solda, bringing the Moros into the Plaza Mayor.

5.30pm Parade with the effigy of the Patrona and a procession of all the characters of the day 7pm Battle of the MOROS I CRISTIANS. starts at Plaza Almoina 9.30pm TED»UM All Cristians back to the main church for a service of thanksgiving. After, everyone gathers in the Plaza Mayor for the líAlborada and a singalong of Visca PollenÁa led by the Banda de M˙sica de PollenÁa.

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Sa Pobla Jazz Festival, the Miquel Amengual Band, at 8.30pm Can Picafort: Holi Can Picafort, at the Library Carpark.

Entry is free and includes 6 bags of colour. 4 DJs, Bollywood show and other surprises. 6pm Sa Pobla Jazz Festival, Teo Salva with Guillem Fullana. At 8.30pm

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Sa Pobla Jazz Festival, Jam Session with Teo Salva and Pedro Cortejosa, at 9pm 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 a Jam Session with Thomas Fontin with Omar Lanuti, Joan Roca and Pep Aspas, at 9pm.

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Festival of Pollensa, Guitarist Carles Trepat, 10pm at the Claustre Sa Pobla Jazz Festival, Richard Bona presents a programme full of intense flavour which he has called Mandekan Cubano. Joined by six musicians from the island of Cuba.

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Information Office at the Claustre is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10am-1.30pm, Thursday afternoons from 5pm-8pm and on the day of the concert from 8.30pm-10pm. You can also buy online at www.generaltickets.com, tickets are priced from €20-35. The Quatuor Beat Concert is free.

Festival of Pollensa The Festival of Pollensa is about to start and this year will mark a shift back to the festival’s classical origins and away from other musical genres, literature and cinema. The composer Joan Valent directed the festival from 2011, but it is now under new direction. The Festival now rests with a technical committee of musicians and teachers including Marta Bauzá, Antoni Aragón, Joan Campomar, Noemí Dalmau and Carles Ponsetí. Together they have drawn up a schedule of seven concerts every Wednesday and Saturday in the Claustre de Santo Domingo starting Saturday 5 August.

The opening concert is from the Gabrieli Consort, a group specializing in the interpretation of a sacred repertoire. They will perform a cappella that travels through five centuries of songs of praise to the Virgin Mary with two of the great Marian antiphons of the 16th century. They will be followed

by Carles Trepat — a master in Catalan guitar; the Balearic Symphony Orchestra accompanied by the soloists Julian Rachlin, Mischa Maisky and Itamar Golan; Quatuor Beat a brilliant perscussion group perform ‘Kromoritmos’, Les Musiciens du Louvre, a classical orchestra perform Mozart and Haydn; the pianist Nelson Freire, the string quartet Quartet Mandelring; and tenor Christoph Prégardien performing with pianist Julius Drake.

The programme was recently presented at the courtyard of Can Llobera in the Old Town to appeal to local residents, showing that classical music is not elitist but accessible to all.

The council are also planning an informative campaign to bring classical music closer to schools. Next year, master classes with invited artists are in the pipeline.

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La Patrona 2017 The tension on August 2nd —at 7pm exactly—is profound and can be felt around the town of Pollensa, whether it’s through the TV screens or standing in wait at the Sant Jordi steps. No more so is it felt than in Plaza Almoina. The cockerel fountain stands defiant as nightie-clad chicas form a human chain marking the aisle in which Joan Mas and Dragut begin their fight. After an hour of Cristiano gathering, and many more hours of keen spectators claiming their spot, Joan Mas jumps out of the window and silence fills the air. Dragut eyeballs his opponent and Joan Mas calls to his town. The ‘Crit’ is emotional, powerful and no matter where you are from—born and bred Pollencin, visitor or settler from other lands—this is pure goosebump material.

But this tension has not got to Ramon Perelló, this year’s Joan Mas, at least not yet. He told TOTN that he doesn’t really feel nervous, “maybe I will closer to the day but not now, I’m just happy”.

There is no fear of stumbling on words either, el Crit, is something that the children learn and act out from when they are young. Indeed, this is a day Ramon’s been dreaming about since he was a child, which goes some way in describing how proud his family are and the honour that they all feel.

Patrona 2017 is something of a family affair. Ramon’s father Biel Perello is in the Ajuntament Vella and his close friends are playing Dragut and Lloctinent. Lloctinent’s dad is Abanderat.

Plus, all four members of the Ajuntament Vella are cousins, they all have the same name too.

For Ramon, this year was his second attempt at being Joan Mas. He has a group of friends who take turns to try. Of

course, these things have to be planned and considered; no one would campaign against a close friend or relative as votes would be split and neither would win. So, as Ramon came second last year and because his dad was going to be in the Ajuntament Vella (only one team of four put themselves forward), he was encouraged to try again.

When we met Ramon, there was more than a week until the big day. He had already rehearsed battle against Biel Ferragut who will play Dragut and they will probably do it another 4-5 times. And as for the call to arms, Ramon is leaving that to raw emotion on the day. He’s been watching, saying, acting it since he was young and for now he needs to save his voice.

Joan Mas’ Call to Arms: “Mare de Déu dels Angels, assistiumos. Pollencins, aixecau-vos, que els pirates ja són aqui.”

(Our Lady of Angels, help us. Pollensa, get up! The pirates are already here!)

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Food & Drink

Aire Brut Nature 2013 Although the Cavas currently offered on the market don’t quite come close to the quality of sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region, they really aren’t far behind. Last week it was announced that some unique vineyards have been approved to sit above all others in a new classification for Cava. These single vineyards will sell at premium prices and should hopefully help override the current perception of Cava only as a region of cheap fizz.

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This week I opened a bottle of Aire Brut Nature 2013, which although wasn’t from one of the new designated special vineyards, was of a very high quality. And at a very friendly price. More fruit geared than yeasty, the effervescence was fine, the palate had decent complexity and length. At around only €16.50 a bottle it was in a class of its own and a worthwhile choice to be considered for any forthcoming celebrations such as “... it’s sunny today”.

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Recipe: Gazpacho No ordinaty Gazpacho, this is a Soller Orange Gazpacho, Aguachile style with Razor Clams, Braised Bonemarrow and a Mezcal and Grapefruit foam, courtesy of Chef Alvaro Salazar of Argos Restaurante in Puerto Pollensa. You too can cook like a Michelin-starred chef!

For the Gazpacho 115g Soller orange prepared into clean slices 25g peeled cucumber clove of discoloured garlic 5g green pepper 4g onion 120g ‘cor de bou’ tomato 2g lime zest 4g coriander 90ml mineral water 2 black peppercorns 5g bread 1.5ml vinegar 17g extra virgin olive oil

For the Bone Marrow 3 portions of marrow bone

Dice all the solid ingredients, mix and place in the fridge together with the water for one hour. After 1 hour, blend the ingredients and emulsify with the extra virgin olive oil.

The best way is to use a juicer that presses, or ‘masticates’ the ingredients. Pour and reserve in the fridge until ready to serve.

For the Mezcal & Grapefruit Cocktail 150ml smoked tequila 100ml mezcal 150ml agave syrup 300ml grapefruit juice .3g egg white powder .5g Xanthan gum

For the Razor Clams 4 razor clams Place the clams in a vacuum bag (ziplock will do) with some rum and cook in 65°C water for 2 mins. Then finely slice reserving any juice.

Smoke at 60°C for 1 hour, remove the marrow, cut into perfect squares and reserve until ready to plate.

For the Air of Razor Clam 150ml juice from the razor clams .7g sugar Mix and emulsify with a blender

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl with a little ice, strain and texturize with a whisk.

Serve with Sprinkling of chervil Shisho shoots Citrus Salt Drops of extra virgin olive oil

The JoyRon Foundation’s Next Project Following meetings with the management of Son Espases Hospital, the Fundacion JoyRon are now in the final stages of an agreement to finance the construction of a fully equipped permanent cinema within the hospital for the children both in the Palliative Care ward and the general ward. The cinema will screen films while the children are in the hospital receiving medical treatment.

This will be of great humane benefit, especially for those children in palliative care and long term hospital stay. The children’s cinema will have a capacity for 20+ children, that can be seated on tiered seating with bright coloured cushions and for the very small children in fun mobile seats. Children confined to wheelchairs and/or with

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intravenous stands will also have access. Films will be shown on a regular basis free of charge and will include premiere showings.

Now the foundation has to focus on raising funds. As most of you are aware the foundation has participated in, and raised sponsorship funds, with a team in the annual 48km overnight walk from Palma to Lluc (This year the event takes place on 5th August). Anna Nicholas (author and journalist based in Soller) has agreed to lead the JoyRon walkers. So, please dig deep and support the walkers, 100% of the money raised will be put towards the Son Espases Children’s Cinema. Donate via the website; www. joyronfoundation.org.

90 mins ride €35 5 for €150 10 for €250

A touch of Spanish: The Bono Long-time English speaking residents and visitors will be familiar with the term “bono”, which is often seen at the beautician, the physiotherapist and other places where a regular service is offered. Newer residents and visitors may not immediately catch on.

Wondering instead why a middle aged Irish musician who’s really called Paul and wears unusual glasses has suddenly become so popular in Mallorca. He hasn’t – it’s something else altogether!

In fact, the “bono” is a peculiarly Spanish special offer which many English speakers may not recognise from their experience in other countries. A bit like the British “Buy One Get One Free” offer, widely referred to as the BOGOF! Which sometimes sounds like a slightly rude suggestion. The Spanish “bono” – literally means a voucher. Buying a number of sessions from businesses offering them gives really good discounts with each session costing

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somewhere between 70% and 90% less.

There are no catches involved.

The purchaser gets a cheaper price for the product and the seller in guaranteed regular custom. The nearest British equivalent is the coffee shop loyalty card and who hasn’t got half a dozen of those at the bottom of some old bag with not quite enough stamps to ever get the free cup of coffee?

Below you will see Hipica Formentor, who are finding that “bonos” work really well for regular clients or visitors who want to fit plenty of riding into a holiday at an affordable price. They each have to be used by the same person and the longer expeditions and events which take pace like tapas rides and beach rides can be paid for by 3 or 4 “bonos” reflecting a great discounted on the walk up price. Look out for these discounts in other places and encourage them in your regular haunts.

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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

CARS & MOTORBIKES

Opel Corsa Combo Tour 2006.

57,350 miles (91,760 km) 1.3CDI engine. Really good condition with four/five seats and a huge boot area.Air-conditioning, CD player etc. ITV to November 2017, Two private owners from new and always used privately (holiday use only since 2010). Includes roof bars (unique to this model), regularly serviced, good tyres and seats as new (protected by seat covers since almost new). Price €3,500, call 971865534 or nigel.macdonald@ntlworld.com.

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

BOATS FOR SALE

Enterprise sailing dinghy GRP. Two sets sails, crisp, good condition. Combi trailer. Cover.

Swinging mooring Puerto Pollensa. €1250. Phone 971534306.

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

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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 Candy built-in oven FCO105X and Hob PCV64C, With expelair funnel fitments, Unused 4 years old €150 ono, call 608 665 122 after July 4th

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 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

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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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The Mallorquinista Complete Squad

by Charles Nutter

Real Mallorca’s new head coach Vicente Moreno has completed his squad for the forthcoming season in the Spanish Segunda B. Brandon Thomas signed for French Club Rennes for a fee reported to be €3m which has slightly eased the financial pressure. If Thomas is subsequently sold on for a profit Mallorca will receive ten per cent of that profit.

The latest additions are striker Alex Lopez (23) from Nastic – yet another who has worked with Moreno in the past. Ruben Hernaiz (24) a midfielder from Espanyol, Nestor Salinas (24) an attacking midfielder from Mirandes and central defender Jose Angel (28) from Elche have also joined the ranks. Players who have come through the youth ranks Miguel Parera, Angel Sanchez, James, Cano, Serrano, and Cedric will be added to the roster. Only four of last year’s squad remain namely Lago Junior, Pol Roige, Damia Sabater and Raillo. All four are anxious to leave and play in a higher division although Javier Reccio, the club’s Director of Football insists they are going nowhere. The position of Raillo seems almost untenable at the Son Moix Stadium. He was singled out for particular attention by the fans Ultras at the end of last season and was branded a mercenary who did not fight for the colours. At the club’s first pre-season training session about 20 fans attended and proceeded to hurl abuse at Raillo and throw smoke bombs. Raillo reacted by smiling at them. Vicente Moreno was diplomatic when asked about such a vitriolic atmosphere on his first day on the training ground. He said that he understood that passions run high when a club is relegated and it was up to the current squad to work hard and gain the fans’ trust.

One of the released players Biel Company, born and bred on the island, said there was no price to pay for playing for the

club that is in your heart and he was distraught to leave.

The fixtures for the coming season have not yet been released. Martin Villar the President of the Spanish FA has been arrested on corruption charges and until a stand-in is appointed everything is being delayed.

Mallorca played their first pre-season game last Saturday against Poblense (Sa Pobla) and won 1-0 with a goal from Rufo in the second period. Moreno played two entirely different teams in each half and fitness is the main issue at this stage.

A capacity 800 spectators attended the game, which was held at the Son Bibiloni training ground. For the record Mallorca were completely in control throughout and could have won by a comfortable margin.

Over 2,000 fans have already renewed their season tickets which is encouraging and indications are that attendances may be on a par with last season.

If the club can get off to a winning start then the possibility of rising like a phoenix from the ashes is on the cards. At this stage every fan of every football club in Europe is confident and hopeful of a good and happy season ahead. Visca Mallorca!!

Art Lovers: Save the Date The Arts Society lectures, with Blevins Franks The Arts Society (formerly NADFAS) is exploring the possibility of setting up new chapters in Mallorca and Menorca. This prestigious British not-for-profit organization has a 50-year history and over 90,000 members worldwide. Two ‘taster lectures’ are being organized to introduce the society to local residents, which will be followed by drinks and tapas. Please join Blevins Franks in supporting The Art Society’s efforts to bring stimulating cultural lectures to our islands.

Who was Tutankhamun? The Boy King behind the Greatest Treasures Ever Found Thursday 19 October, from 7 to 9pm Binifadet Winery, Sant Lluis, Menorca

Vincent Van Gogh. Madman or Genius?

Tuesday 17 October, from 7 to 9pm Mood Beach, Calvia, Mallorca

For more information about The Arts Society visit www.theartssociety.org. Furthermore, if you’re interested, the society is looking for local residents to form a Steering Committee in the Balearic Islands.

Entry will require a printed voucher which Blevins Franks will provide in advance. More information will be released in September, but you can reserve your place now just contact Johanna Ellis on 971 719 181 or mallorca@ blevinsfranks.com