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he Royal British Legion based here in Benidorm chairman John Derrick and Secretary Pamela Dawson Tasker welcome all to the fundraising event the annual poppy appeal. The official 2013 Poppy Appeal in Spain will be launched in Benidorm on Wednesday 16th October. It will be quite an occasion involving a parade that sets off at 11.30am from Calle Castellon (between Avd Mediterraneo and the beach) and will make its way along the sea front to the Rincon end at Burger King The Mayor of Benidorm, Agustin Navarro, British Consul Paul Rodwell and Regional Chairman Chris Wyatt will be there to welcome the parade and

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inaugurate the poppy appeal. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for those that died serving their country, not only in the two World Wars, but increasingly in the numerous current conflicts across the globe. The Poppy Appeal started originally in 1922 by Major George Howson, a young infantry officer, formed the Disabled Society to help injured ex-Service men and women from the First World War. Nowadays there are around 350,000 volunteers and staff who give their time to organise the Poppy Appeal each year. Money raised continues to support the Royal British legions vital welfare work for the Armed Forces community. We hope to see your there!!

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Issue 04 / 10 - 16 October

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Welcome readers, I would like to thank all of the you and the business advertisers who came to the Flash Hotel event last Saturday. It was great to see everyone and we have been overwhelmed at the response, with thank you’s and congratulations on our facebook page and by e-mail. A good time was had by all and a special thank you from me and the team here at VISTA Media to Elton Dalmedo (Director) and Alex Sabat Cuevas (owner) who both made every effort to host a great party for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to joining them again next year. The October weather has seen temperatures in the high 20’s and on some days into the 30’s we are all looking forward to some cooler weather! It’s great if you can go to the beach or relax on a sunny terrace, but for us workers we really have had a long hot summer. I did mention Christmas last week as a reminder that it soon creeps up on us, so we hope you will enjoy the very best read, The Weekly Buzz to find out what is going on each week and see our Special Christmas Features, right now it is all about where to go for your Christmas Party and the many bars and restaurants who would love to host your special event giving you the best value for money with VISTA CARD. With only 76 days left we will be making the most of finding for you the very best discounts and offers for your shopping, nights out and things that you might need to make your home the very best place to relax and spend some well earned rest. So please make sure you pick up your VISTA CARD today stopping by any Tourist information office or at Round Town Travel shops in Calle Gerona opposite the Western Saloon or Avenida Dr.Severo Ochoa opposite the Melia Hotel. Turn to page 18 & 19 for the participating businesses and to see the many great saving offers. Also Tune in to VISTA Radio 96.2 FM and find out about our special weekly VISTA Card promotions together with the very best sounds of the 60’s 70’s and 80’s. You can also download the VISTA Radio app on Itunes or Android, simply search VISTA-RADIO or use the links on our website www.vistaradio/fm

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joins in the party! The Spectrums perform live! Jake Canuso arrived to enjoy the Spectrums perform live at the first birthday party at the Flash Tavern. The party at the Flash Tavern was attended by many local businesses, holiday makers and residents. Many fans came along especially to get a photo with Jake Canuso who plays the Spanish waiter in the hit TV series Benidorm. Vista Card, The Weekly Buzz and VISTA Radio team were joined by listeners, readers, business owners

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and friends to enjoy the fun filled event. A good time was had by all and a special thank you from me and the team here at VISTA Media to Elton Dalmedo (Director) and Alex Sabat Cuevas (owner) who both made every effort to make a great party for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to having another great party with them again next year.

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Issue 04 / 10 - 16 October

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Costa Blanca MARKETS Monday/Lunes Agres, Callosa d’En Sarria, Cox, Denia, Elche, Formentera, Granja de Rocamora, Ibi, La Nucia, Llocnou de Sant Jeroni, Parcent, Petrer, Penaguila, Playa de Miramar (summer evenings), Monover, Real de Gandia, Santa Pola, Sax, Xeraco

de Bellreguard (summer evenings), Rafelcofer, Rojales, Tavernes de Valldigna, Villajoyosa, Xabia (Javia), Xixona (Jijona)

Tuesday/Martes Alicante, (Rastro), Aspe, Altea, Barx, Bellreguard, Benijofar, Campo de Mirra, Castalla, Elda, Orihuela, Palma de Gandia, Piles, Playa de Piles (summer evenings), Rafelcofer, Relleu, San Fulgencio, Sella, Tibi, Villalonga, Xalo(Jalon), Xeresa

Friday/Viernes Albatera, Almoines, Banyeres, Benejuzar, Beniarres, Benidoleig, Crevillente, Daimus, Denia (Rastro), El Verger, Finestrat, Gata de Gorgos, Granja de Rocamora, L’ Alfas del Pi, Monforte del Cid, Monstesinos, Moraira, Muro de Alcoi, Oliva, Onil, Petrer, Pilar de la Horadada, Playa de Daimus (summer evenings), Rafol d’ Almunia, Sella, Tibi, Torrevieja, Villalonga.

Wednesday/Miercoles Ador, Albatera, Alcoi, Alqueries, Almoines, Banyeres, Barx, Benjema, Beniaries, Benidorm, Benilloba, Benitatxell, Biar, Callosa de Segura, Calpe (Rastro), El Cammpello, Elda, Guardamar del Segura, La Font d’en Carros, Muchamiel, Monforte del Cid, Novelda, Orba, Ondara, Petrer, Polop, Potries, Rotova, San Miguel de Salinas, Sella, Teulada

Saturday/Sabado Alcoi, Alicante, Almoradi, Alqueria, Banyeres, Bellreguard, Benifairo, Benissa, Callosa d’En Sarria, Calpe, Castalla, Castell de Castells, Catral, Elche, Elda , La Font d’En Carros, La Romana, Gaianes, Hondon de las Nieves, Novelda, Ondara, Pedreguer, Tavernes de la Valdigna (summer evenings), San Vicente del Raspeig, Salinas, Relleu, Santa Pola, Xalo (Jalon) Rastro

Thursday/Jueves Agost, Agres, Albatera, Alguena, Alicante, Aspe, Benidoleig, Cocentaina, Hondon de los Frailes, Llocnou de Sant Jeroni, Pego, Playe

Sunday/Domingo Sunday Market in Albir Benidorm, Elche, La Nucia, Campoverde, Camp de Guardamar, Algorfa, La Marina, Zoco.

CENTRO Plaza Canalejas El Torrejó. Benidorm Tel: 96 585 1311 www.benidorm.org/turismo benidorm@touristinfo.net Mon-Fri 09:00 to 21:00 h. Saturday 10:00 to 13:30 h. EUROPA Avenida Europa s/n ( C/ Ibiza) Benidorm Tel: 96 586 0095 www.benidorm.org/turismo benidormeuropa@touristinfo.net Mon-Fri 10:00 to 13:00h & 17:00 to 20:00 h. BUS STATION 96 683 1648 RINCON LOIX Avenida Derramador, s/n Benidorm Tel: 96 680 5914 www.benidorm.org/turismo benidormrincon@touristinfo.net Mon-Fri 09:00 to 21:00 h Albir Playa. Paseo de las Estrellas. Platja de l’Albir 2. C.P: 03581. L’Alfàs del Pi. Tel: 96 686 7022. www.lalfas.com alfasplaya@touristinfo.net Summer opening 09:00 to 14:00 & 17:00 to 20:00h Rest of the year Mon-Fri 09:00 to 14:00 h. L’ALFAS DEL PI Calle Federico García Lorca, 11 (Bajos Ayto.) C.P: 03580. L’Alfàs del Pi Tel: 96 588 8905 or 96 588 8265 www.lalfas.com alfasdelpi@touristinfo.net Winter Mon-Sat 09:00 to 14:00 h. Summer Mon-Thu 09:00 to 20:00 Sat-Sun 10:00 to 18:00 h.

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Sunday 13th October Levi’s Showboat Benidorm

his Sunday the13th October at Levi´s Showboat from 2pm, an afternoon of live entertainment for charity. The Fab 4 fundraising legends of Benidorm have been supporting the local childrens home for the last four years, not only raising money for a very worthwhile cause but also putting a smile on the

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children’s faces providing special treats at Christmas and dressing up as the 3 Kings and making a great celebration. Tad, the owner of the Yorkshire Pride pubs together with the Fab 4 team have joined forces with Wayne, owner of Levi’s Showboat to raise money that is desperately needed for the orphanage home in Relleu. Pamella and Anne have together been helping the home for 15 years and since teaming up with Tad and Stewart have provided much needed essentials, the simple things, like bedding, clothes, nappies and food are just some of the items that are consistently needed and the Fab 4 battle to make sure they get it to the home. We would all like to think that the Government should be funding children’s homes but with the cutbacks in Spain hitting hard the charity Emaus are in a desperate situation. The Children are only aged between two and twelve, and now rely on the public for help and financial support. So come along this Sunday for a host of great entertainment at the Showboat in the Rincon next to Levante Club Hotel. The performing acts include Black Eyed Peas, Take That, Meat Loaf, Lady Gaga and Comedian Gary George. Donations are welcome on the day or simply go into any Yorkshire Pride Pub with your donation and ask at the bar. There are six locations, Yorkshire Pride 1 in Calle Gerona, YP2 Calle Londres and YP3 opposite the Levante Club Hotel in Avda Dr Severo Ochoa also the Why Not Bar in Calle Gerona. Or visit Wayne at the Levi’ s Showboat or Stewart at the Geordie Bar Tat next to the indoor market Benidorm.

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Benidorm Moors & Christians

Last Saturday the 5th of October, Benidorm held the annual Moors & Christians festival - its 25th anniversary since the town started celebrating. The Plaza was full of residents and tourists stretching along the entire parade. The Mayor, Augustin Navarro and organizers of the parade sat and watched on as the spectacular, and very colourful costumes went by. We are in Spain, so although the parade was meant to start at 8pm it was a little later, but the atmosphere and the night in general was so lovely that nobody seemed to mind. It always has been a wonderful way to commemorate this wonderful tradition and am already looking forward to see the line-up for next year.

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Celebrate Halloween at Terra Mitica Terra Mitica starts Halloween season with a special campaign designed for the family with the most scariest fun. From October 5th to November 3rd, visitors of the theme park will experience some scary attractions with the many new features of the complex. Terra Mitica becomes this time in the land of classical Mediterranean cultures but with an aura of mystery and gloom. Decoration and damn pumpkins, skeletons and witches, ghosts hoplites, legionaries zombies and pirates from beyond the grave... all of them will make unforgettable the day at Terra Mitica. Halloween terrifying atmosphere, themed menus and many more surprises... A fun day of another world. EXCLUSIVE SHOWS From October 5th to November 3rd, it is very normal to see walk the Black Chaise by themed resort. Inside travels the dreaded Ayquesusten Marquise which seeks her future dead husband. None of the visitors will be exempt from being chosen to hold this precious honor. But the Marquise will not choose anyone. To grab the perfect candidate, has arranged a series of crazy tests to get you all with your mouth open. The bloodsucking will take Terra Mítica on Halloween: Lilith, queen of the vampires and the court of the queen of the vampires are two shows whose protagonists are the disciples of Beelzebub. They dazzle the audience with his sensual dances and delicate movements while they will show off their strength. Meanwhile the sweet Dryads will not be the same as always. On Halloween unveil its darker side becoming Dark Dryads. And is that these benevolent and friendly nymphs of nature should not be angry... Pumpink car, The cavatumbas or trick or treating. . . . are some of the many street animations which will sow terror on Halloween at Terra Mitica. These quirky characters visitors will participate in many terrifying adventures that will make die laughing .

THE SECRET OF THE PYRAMID more terrifying than NEVER The madness that exists inside the Cheops pyramid becomes even more unsettling in Halloween. The quirky characters that inhabit the interior of this ancient building are ready to sow panic more than ever and start deafening screams and true anguish to the brave who dare to come to discover his secret. Only the bravest survive the hardships that the pyramid awaits. THE INFERNAL COURT Terra Mitica opens Halloween 2013 in a new show that will "see the light " at sunset. It´s the infernal court. A unique show narrating a new adventure of Professor and the young Tom who, through an accidental rite, awaken the evil and all his court. Will have to face each and every one of them to return to the underworld . The infernal court is a show in which some of all artistic disciplines, such as dance, acrobatic fighting by specialists, singing joined to acting skills with air dances. In addition to the latest technology that will make the viewer part of the show and live it firsthand like a real experience. The great square of Egypt is the place chosen to represent each night this magnificent spectacle of terror only suitable for lovers of the Unknown.

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Terrifying 5D CINEMA The 5-dimensional cinema is one of the novelties of Terra Mitica in the 2013 season. This technological attraction offers visitors the opportunity to experience adventures and sensations as if it were the real thing without leaving a room. Synchronized movements, perception of textures, smells, cold, heat, humidity and depth of field are the features that have made this Cinema 5D 's star attraction of Terra Mitica.During the Halloween season, this installation completely changes its adventures and gives way to two new projections of real terror: Tomb and The Enchanted Forest.

Issue 04 / 10 - 16 October

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iTV Tonight Bargain in the Sun

arly this year the European Central Bank declared the Eurozone is stabilising. With that the property markets reported renewed confidence amongst buyers. But with recession still crippling many of the economies across Europe - is it really the right time for Brits to be investing overseas? All across Europe prices have dropped considerably. In Croatia for example they’re down 25%, in Greece they’ve dropped 30% and in Bulgaria by almost 40%. Across Spain across the board they’re down by 30%, but if you look closely and do your homework, in areas like Malaga and Valencia they’re down by an incredible 50%. A recent HSBC report found that 38% of retirees are considering a move abroad – that’s 5.4 million people. Last weekends programme, on ITV, Jonathan Maitland investigated the current property market in Spain and asks - is now the time to buy our bargain in the sun? THE BUYERS

Christine Walton has a budget of £200,000. She is on her first research trip to Spain and views 2 properties in the Costa Blanca Region.

Christine viewed a detached property on an Urbanisation just North of Murcia. It’s being marketed at just over £110,000. She also a detached villa with 4 bedrooms, open-plan living space and a pool - all on a 10,000sq ft plot for £240,000. George Kitching also has a budget of £200,000. Along with his wife and three children he’d like to start

a new life in the North of Spain. As a tree surgeon he would work the land and develop a resort that would tempt others to sample the more rustic life. He’s viewing an abandoned village in the Galicia region with 4 houses, three barns, a cattle shed and about 100 acres. All for £185,000.

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Benidorm Heroes

I would like to take the chance to congratulate four of our very own National Policemen who this summer have saved the lives of two infants. Alvaro, Caesar, Pablo and Dani unfortunately were not awarded with a medal this year at the ceremony as they were all allocated beforehand, this however caused quite a stir among the syndicate and fellow police officers but as always it’s a political matter that is being addressed accordingly. It’s nice to know that we have “Guardian Angels” and I’m sure the families of the two babies say the same! Keep up the good work boys.

Countdown Benidorm Fiestas British Fancy Dress Fun day Thursday 14th November Starts Saturday November 9th ends Wednesday 13th. Bank Holiday Days are the 11th & 12th (Banks Closed). Finale starts about 5pm with parade 60+ floats, bands etc starts at 5.30pm. Fireworks Poniente approx 9pm always after the parade ends. Banger display at 2pmeach day at the Plaza Triangular.

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here are many tribute acts here in Benidorm, and most of them really good... However I have been on the coast for over 15 years and one of the best acts I have seen to date are the Cabeytū Brothers. They are two very talented young men who will have you thoroughly entertained with their musical instruments and singing. They love getting the crowd involved in their shows, it's just a real upbeat, fun, highly energetic show! Pop along to the Rock and Roll house where you can check days and times for their shows...don't forget to mention Vista for your offer! Below is a short biography on the boys, let us know at buzz@vistacostablanca what you thought of their show! CRIS He was born on 28 September 1973 in San Luis, Argentina, he spent his childhood in La Pampa and he returned to San Luis in 1981. He got his first guitar

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at the age of 15, the one which led him on the roads of expression through his own songs. During his life he was on several bands, playing covers and his own songs; the “Tren Electrico” was his first band in which he discovered himself as a singer and as well as a songwriter. Later on were “La Puesta”, “El Exodo” y “Pasaje S”, bands where he only played covers. His last project in Argentina was “Por donde no pasa el tren”, band which recorded 2 albums, making him a well known artist in the mainstream of music in San Luis and also outside this city. Now he is living in Spain enjoying his new project “Cabeytu Brothers”. DIEGO He was born on 26 July 1978 in General Pico, in La Pampa, Argentina; and he settled down in San Luis. From his childhood he remembers waking up and listen to “The King” and “The Beatles”. After that at

the age of 10 he learnt how to play the guitar and wrote his first song, and this unleashed his Rock ‘n’ roll taste. At the age of 14 he created his first teenage band, being him the drummer, but later he became the lead guitar and singer, and he was able to sing his songs and his favorite tunes. In his long musical career he recorded several songs written by him, along with some Argentinean musicians, among them some recordings with friends, cousins, uncles and his own father and brother. He got a degree as a Musical Producer which led him to build his own recording studio called “El Ciclo”, giving artists the possibility to record their music with a high quality of sound. His last project was his solo career with his band “La Babel”, with 2 records. Now he is living in Spain enjoying his new project “Cabeytu Brothers”.

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What is a Segway? L

ike any invention that is ahead of its time, the Segway Personal Transporter (PT) is often misunderstood. A happy smile reflected in the faces of the Segway PT riders may suggest that this is just a toy. But make no mistake. Although it is incredibly fun to use a Segway PT, it is a means of official transport designed for modern life. You can travel for miles and miles. The Segway PT can take you to places you would not be able to access by bicycle or car (including inside many stores, offices, businesses, airports, lifts and trains). Although they are ideal for short trips of 8km or less, the Segway PT can travel up to 38km on a single battery charge (depending on terrain, loading and riding style). Ride a Segway PT and enjoy the pleasure of staying active without the inconveniences that come with cars and public transport. Move about the streets together with your friends who are walking without giving up a good conversation. Manoeuvre easily through crowds without invading their personal space. In addition to moving in harmony with those around you, it is also environmentally friendly, as the Segway PT produces no emissions and does not need fuel. Thought and action, a single concept. Ride a Segway PT and see how it stays up without support, balancing perfectly. Lean your body forward, backward, left or right, and LeanSteer™ technology allows you to glide immediately in the exact direction you want to

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take and at exactly the right speed. put yourself in a vertical position and you will come to a gentle stop. Segway engineers call it “dynamic stability control of a closed cycle” and to you it will simply seem like magic. You will soon feel that the Segway PT is an extension of your body. Feel safe, comfortable and in full control, whether it travels at speeds of up to 20kmph, or goes at walking pace. How long does it take to feel part of a Segway PT? For most people only a few minutes. For some, even less. With a Segway PT, you will no longer have such a routine. Daily activities will become experiences worth savouring and you will see a completely different angle to a journey that you make so often. Ride a Segway PT and you will be transported in more ways than one. Handling a Segway PT makes you feel something that you have never experienced before, because there has never been anything like it. You instinctively try to find the balance, as you would with any device with two wheels. But almost immediately you can tell that the Segway PT finds its own balance, and it is like it has converted into an extension of yourself. Lean forward slightly and you will see that the Segway PT will move only in response to your movements. Do you remember having a dream that felt like you could fly? With the Segway PT you will feel freedom, exhilaration and confidence. Feel the sensation of the ground moving under you without touching it. This is like floating above the surface. It gives you the feeling of power and speed and also you will notice the intensity of absolute control. Everything feels natural and instinctive. This is what it feels like to ride a Segway PT.

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best way to get around the town Brújula Benidorm was founded in 2012. We guarantee comfort, safety, fun with all the latest models of bike at very affordable prices. Our company offers a scooter rental service, where you can choose from a 50cc or 125cc bike. Our main objective is to offer our customers various transport solutions, allowing them to choose the vehicle and the pack to suit their needs. Some of these include: TOURS, CITY CENTRE ROUTES, TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS IF YOU JUST NEED TO GO SHOPPING OR GO TO WORK, REPLACE YOUR BIKE OR CAR WHILE IT IS BEING SERVICED…. Yes we will rent you a Brújula bike by the hour if you like for that unforeseen emergency that may creep up. Brújula Benidorm have devised a series of plans to fit your needs, gthe products we offer this season 2013/MARCH-OCTOBER 2014 include: PLAN TOURS 15 X 15: Thinking of our tourists who love our beautiful city Benidorm and its neighbouring cities of the Marina Baixa, and

Terra Natura expands the number of arapapas and trumpeters to create breeding groups The biological collection of the nature park Terra Natura Benidorm do not stop growing up. The last animal to reach its facilities have been six new copies of arapapá (Cochelearius cochelearius) and trumpeter aligrís (Psophia crepitans), which have been moved to the complex with the aim of establishing two groups so they can have babies in captivity both species. The facilities has hosted, in total, three birds of each species, a male and two female of trumpeter and two males Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.and one female of arapapá. Besides getting the captive breeding of these birds, expanding the number of species intended to turn establish larger groups just as they would in their natural habitat to improve

their living in the environment. Nothing but the group of birds arrive to the resort, experts have led to six birds to specific facilities to pass the quarantine period, showing and feeding behavior before introducing them into the aviary. The reaction of new birds to their new environment has been normal, although in the aviary will be introduced in the coming weeks gradually to avoid problems of adaptation and thus ensure success in the process. Veterinarians have made only a stool test for each, since in his zoo before leaving home have had their various analytical optimal result. This ensures that there are no health problems among the other birds and that new copies have arrived in good condition. The arapapás are a curious species of heron, robust , with large eyes and a very broad peak. Adults have a black crown and crest feature. Normally live in mangrove swamps, lakes and shores from Mexico to Peru and Argentina. Unlike other herons, they always mate outside the nest. Moreover, the trumpeters live in the Amazon, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil and northeastern Peru. This

who need transport for a fair rate, Brujula Benidorm will offer either a 50cc or 125cc for 15 consecutive days at just 15€ per day. WEEKEND PLAN: Now if you are someone who wants to escape for the weekend, relax and enjoy the sights, Brujula Benidorm will offer you this plan of only 50€ for the Friday through to Sunday! EXPRESS PLAN: If you are a person who does not frequently use a motorcycle, and doesn’t particularly need anthing other than a few odd hours for whatever you may need to do, the Brujula will rent you a bike for as little as 6€ an hour! You cant beat it! PLAN FOR YOU: Do you need something different¬.. then our company can tailor make a plan just to suit your needs. Just come along and talk to us and we will do all we can to accommodate you. We can also arrange for special events, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries. Call 965 856 327 or write to: brujula.benidorm@ gmail.com

species rarely have zoos. Their body is rounded and has long, strong legs adapted to terrestrial habits. The female lays in the hollows of trees three to four eggs, which are incubated by different group members of both sexes. These birds are named after the sound strong and serious issue and that is heard at a distance.

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sla Cristina can be found on the corner of “The Food Street” in Calle Gerona Benidorm. Pepe, Maria Luisa and their staff will welcome you with a big smile and fabulous food and music! Whatever you choose on their extensive menu, you will not be disappointed. Fresh fish and meats, along with some of the best rice dishes in benidorm are among their specialities. I often come here when I am looking for menu of the day as there is such a varied choice and each day you’ll find something different. You can sit on the large cool terrace or inside the air conditioned comfortable restaurant, either way you will be entertained while you dine, by the sounds of

wonderful live music. The restaurant opened its doors in August of 2009 and is the second for the couple who were the owners of “El Cocedero de Mariscos..El Arabi” situated in Alfaz del Pi. They wanted to be part of the hustle and bustle and be able to introduce their fabulous dishes with authentic Spanish recipes to the English crowd, hence their move to Benidorm. Next time you want to stop for a quick Tapa and a beer, or want to enjoy a four course menu, choose Isla Cristina. Don’t forget to mention Vista or take the advert from the Local guide and you’ll be treated to a bottle of wine with two main meals! Happy Dining!

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We finish the events of "Benidorm Gastronomy 2013" with the Second edition of the Rice Dish Days of Benidorm, the fifth event of its kind, from the ristoration industry, with the support of the Department of Tourism have filled all year with the best cuisine that is done in the town and have been a great showcase for the promotion of Benidorm. From 14th to 20th October, a large group of restaurants put on their tables the infinite varieties of a dish that is the summit of our kitchen, so that the

rice stews, mellow and dry, inspired by ingredients from the garden, the poultry or sea, are the heads of a few days in which our restaurants and our professionals will again be protagonists. With the "Second Editions of Rice Dish Days of Benidorm" we close the annual cycle dedicated to enhancing our cuisine as one of the great tourist attractions of Benidorm. A cuisine that every day is better known and more competitive thanks to the efforts deployed by hundreds of local entrepreneurs who have made our identity restoration.

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36 Stretford End. Calle Londres 966 807 424 /626 270 860. Free bottle of bubbly for groups. Una botella de champan gratis para los grupos 37 Spice of Life Indian Restaurant Calle Doctor Orts Llorca 11. 965 866 881/660 148 620 Buy one dish get one free or 10% off the A la Carte menu. Compra una comida y le damos una comida gratis o descuento de 10% del menú a la carte. 38 India Gate C/ Gerona nº 2. 636 059 785. 10% off the a la carte menu. Descuento de 10% del menu a la carte. 39 Margys Bar Calle Mirador Benidorm - 672 563 329 Save 15% from your total bill 40 Aqualandia NOW OPEN 41 Benidorm Palace Avenida Severo Ochoa 13. 673 652 340. 3€ discount when you book with Vista www.vistacostablanca.com. Descuento de 3€ cuando hace su reserve con Vista Costa Blanca. www.vistacostablanca.com 42 ADA Scooter Rental Calle Castellon Benidorm 966 877 844 Save 20% off YoYo hire 43 Come y Calla Avenida de Madrid Playa Levante. Benidorm 676 091378 Bottle of CAVA Free with 2 meals 44 Amigo 24 Opposite Benidorm Market. 966 831 690. 10% off mini Scooter Hire. Descuento de 10% de mini scooter. 45 Rock and Roll House Avenida Doctor Severo Ochoa 6, 965 856 020. 2-4-1 on bottles of Cruzcampo. Dos botellas de cruzcampo de precio de una. 46 Topo Gigio: Avenida Mediterraneo 9. 10% off with Vista Card. 47 Klee Kafee Calle Pal 9. 688 654 349. FREE Shot and a night of great entertainment at our SHOW BAR, with some of the best drag acts in Spain and from all over the world. Special Vista Card deals available when you book your party here with us. 48 Jumping Jacks – Calle Gerona 17, Benidorm – Free Shot 49 Euroclinica Rincón - Diagnostic Clinic and Dentist. Avenida dr. Severo Ochoa 6. 96 6830849 / 96 586 7801. (24hrs) Free Dental Check up. Revision dental gratis 50 Europound Indoor Market. 664 43 514 Get an extra rate on English Pounds exchange 51 Brujula Bike and Scooter Rental – Av Europa No 20, Benidorm 965856327 – 5% Discount 52 The Tartan Bar – Av Meditteraneo 43,

Next to the Black Chicken – Free Shot 54 Bar Silhouette Calle Amsterdam 4, Benidorm 602 544 747 FREE Shot and 10% off the bar bill 55 White Horse Avenida de Estocolmo 7. Free shot. Chupito gratis 56 Subway Buy one get one free. Beach Front, Av Alcoy, Benidorm.966 806400 57 Subway Buy one get one free Next to Burger King, Rincon, Av Estocolmo2 – 966 830546 59 Peggy Sue Avda de Ruzafa 11, Old Town Benidorm 966 812327 – Free Pink Lemonade 61 Jokers Calle Filipinas / Calle Lepanto. 965 862 849. Save 10% on your drinks 62 Chaplins Calle Mallorca 7. 965869430. Stag or Hen get a free drink of their choice and a free shot for the group. 63 Sinatras Sports Calle Mallorca 12. 966807380. 10% discount. Descuento de 10%. 65 The Big Willy Joke Shop Calle Gerona 23, Next to Tiki City opposite Hotel Marina. 66 Terra Natura 5€ Discount / Descuento 67 KM Playa Beach Front, Av Alcoy Benidorm. Free Shot 68 Casbah Lounge Av Madrid 32, Beach front Rincon de Loix – Buy 2 meals and get a FREE bottle of wine 69 The Sun Calle Lepanto opposite the taxi rank, near Jokers Disco. Vista offer: Free Sun newspaper with 2 meals or breakfasts 70 Benidorm Crazy Golf Avenida Mediterraneo 54, Save 5€ with a Group of 6+ 71 Curry Mile Av Severa Ochoa 38 - 15% off 40€ a la carte menu 73 Juke Box Avenida De Roma 9 - 634 041 767. 10% off food any time. Descuento de 10% de comida. 74 Tattoo Land Avd Mediteraneo 66. Bajo 58. Special offers for group bookings. 10% Discount off tattoos above 100 euros. Ofertas especiales para grupos. Descuento de 10% en tatuajes de 100 euros o mas. 75 Laser medical Avenida Europa 8 1,c. Benidorm Amazing discounts with VISTA Call (0034) 638674524 drgustavofernando@hotmail.com 76 Irish Connection Celtic football club bar...free themed CD with first round of drinks CALLE IBIZA 9. LOCAL 13/14 NEXT TO THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT

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with Vista Card 94 Edificio Carabelas Torreyago Holiday Rentals. Calle manila, número 2, Benidorm New Town, Benidorm, 03503 965859414 info@lascarabelas.com 95 Simply Delicious Avenida Ametlla Del Mar 26, Rincon De Loix,Benidorm, 03503 Free Sausage Roll with a tea or coffee 96 El Barril Avenida Mediterráneo 37 Edificio Las Flores 03503 Benidorm 965859018 www.bodegaelbarril.com 1/2 point on exchange with Vista Card. Other Shop Locations: Calle Gerona Edificio Waldorf Avenida Mediterraneo 49, Edificio Fontana 97 4 Kings 10% Discount on Food! Avenida del Mediterráneo 43, Benidorm New Town. 98 E GO BICI Avda Armada, Poniente 966 809 151 Weekend Hire Foldable bike only 30€ 100 L’Originale Avda Doctor Orts Llorca. Benidorm 965 858 752 Buy One Get Second Half Price 101 Cayman Levante Beach Limo and Dinner only 39€pp 10% off the snack menu 12-7pm 102 The Castle Inn 4 Calle Finestrat. Benidorm 10% off food bill 103/104 Round Town Travel offices in Benidorm, on-line at www.roundtowntravel.com or call (0034) 966 867 294 (English Speaking). Collect your Free VISTA CARD and buy your discounted tickets to the parks 105 The Pitt Calle Gerona (opposite Jumpin Jacks) 3 for the price of 2 Jaeger Bombs 965851613 106 Dr White Teeth Whitening Indoor Market Mercaloix Benidorm. The Original Dr White(Indoor Market) Teeth Whitening 8 To 12 Shades Whiter No Laser No Pain Normally 89euro Now 65euro +Aftercarekit 107 24 Hour Chemist Avda del Mediterraneo 29. Benidorm 03503 Open every day 96 681 2608 108 7 Palms Avd De La Armada Española, Poniente 634181441 110 Picadilly Corner Avda Cuenca/ Calle Gerona. Vista offer: free glass of sangria 111 The New Beatles Calle Murcia 1, 698 391036 - 2 Bottle Amstel 1.50€ 112 Sawasdeeka Thai Massage Av Castellon - Save 10% off Massage 113 Barnies Bar C/ Almeria 23 -10% off main meals 965 852 296 114 The New Ibrox Calle Lepanto 9 (was TheVillage Pub) vista offer: buy two get one free on Jaeger bombs 115 Isla Cristina Calle Gerona (opposite India Gate) 965069430

Bottle of wine with a meal for 2 (excluding menu del dia) 116 Lal Qila Avda Doctor Severo Ochoa 2, 632 805346 - 15% off a la carte menu (min 40€ spend) 117 Kebabish Avda Doctor Severo Ochoa ask staff for your vista offer

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El Paraiso Bar Restaurant Calle Puig Campana 3. 965 878 474. Spend 25 € or more for a free bottle of wine. Gasta 25€ o mas para una botella de vino gratis. Clinica Veterinaria Finestrat Calle Figueretes 31ª . 965878163 Fitness Corpore Poligono Industrial Finestrat. 965 86 05 86. Save 20% on VIP membership also 20% off personal training programme and supplements. Come and try us for 1 free visit with Vista Card. Primer visita gratis con su vista card. Mountain retreat Casa Cristina no 10. Tappiada marraix, Finestrat, Benidorm, 03509. Vista offergroups of 6 or more get one FREE Route 66 Avd Rosa dels Vents 17. La Cala de Finestrat. Vista offer: free side dish with any menu.

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AJL Mechanics Poligono Industrial 96 685 0672 50% off pre ITV check Karting La Vila N-332 / km 143, Vilajoyosa, Alicante, 03570. 965894676 Save 3.50€ per person with Vista Card Maharaja Indian Restaurant Avenida del Puerto 7, Vilajoyosa, Alicante, 03570. Free bottle of wine with any two main meals.

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02 Bodegon Aurrera 2 Santo Dominigo St, Old Town Benidorm, 10% off 618131873 03 La Taperia 10% off. 10 Santo Doming Street, Alicante, Benidorm 618131873 04 El Italiano Buy one meal get 2nd half price all day until 8pm (excluding other meal offers) Plaza Triangular, Plaza Hispanidad 3 Benidorm Tel: 965 859 533 05 La Cava Aragonesa Free bottle of CAVA with a Combo 4 Tapas / La Tabla. Plaza de la Constitucion 2, Calle Martínez Oriola, Old Town . Benidorm, 966801206 06 Klee Kaffe Show Bar Free Shot on Arrival. Calle Pal 9, Old Town Benidorm 688654349 07 Pizzeria Avanti 3 Travasia San Miguel, Coles Street Corner, Old Town Benidorm, 15% off the bill between 13.00 13.30 / 19.30-20.30. 618131873 08 La Braseria 10 Santo Domingo St, Old Town Benidorm, Benidorm, 10% off. 618131873 09 Sidreria Aurrera Santo Dominigo St, Old Town Benidorm, 10% off. 618131873

10 Pintoxs Aurrera Santo Dominigo St, Old Town Benidorm, 10% off 618131873 11 Golden Doner Kebap C/ Emilio Ortuno 6. Benidorm 607 32 91 41 10% Vista Discount . 10% Descuento 12 Toy Planet Benidorm 10% discount off fancy dress costumes. 10% de descuento en disfraces. 13 La Ropita del Covi Calle Antonio Ramos Carratala, nº 20. 966 809 227. Different offers on each day. Diferentes ofertas cada dia. 14 Riccio & Cappricio Calle Ruzafa num 51-55, 96 586 35 41. A free Keratin treatment when you have colours or streaks. Regalan con color o mechas un tratamiento de Keratina. 15 Estetica MJ fuster Natural health center. Calle Gerona,Centro comercial,La Noria ,planta 2,local 14. 965 868 128. 10% Discount on DRELIMPUR. 10% de desuento en el tratamiento DRELIMPUR. 16 Peggy Sue Avda de Ruzafa 11, Old Town Benidorm 966 812327 – Free Pink Lemonade 17 Reparaciones de Relojes Watch Repairs Calle Dr Perez Llorea, Edif .Enbenada Local 14. 965855924 18 Pancho El Hungaro San Pedro 1 over looking Dove Park (next to Refuel Bar) Vista card holders get 10% discount on the bill. 19 MovilQuick Avenida Almendros, Local 18, Old Town Benidorm, Benidorm, 03501 Unlock your mobile phone and receive a free case! Or get 5% discount on all reparations NOW OPEN IN CARREFOUR 20 Pig n Whistle Calle Pal 5 Old Town (opposite the Rich Bitch Show Bar) 21 Isla Cristina Edificio Cire, Local 8, Calle Girona, 3 22 Spec Savers - C/ Gambo 2, Old Town Benidorm 965 859 577 specsavers.es 30% discount 23 Keyhole Bar La gavina 20 , Benidorm 03501 Friendly atmosphere,home cooked food,free bottle of wine with two steak meals 24 Tabernita del Sur Calle Santo Domingo 6. Esq Plaza Constitucion. www.grupoaurerra.com vista offer: with any food order get 1 litre Rebujito 1/2 price!

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What’s Hot and What’s Not tells us. their breakfasts but I’m told by those who have that they are excellent value. Quite apart from that, the outdoor, sun drenched terrace overlooks the Poniente promenade and beach.

Tartan Shamrock Calle Lepanto, Benidorm, Spain Keyhole Bar 20 la Gavina | Old Town, Benidorm, Spain

“Great Food”

Reviewed September 19, 2013 We have been going to the keyhole for several years now and have always found the food excellent and at a good price. Paul n Natalie are always smiling and make time to have a chat with us, we recommend the keyhole to all our friends.

“A great find!”

Reviewed July 18, 2013

Taken here by friends who live locally as I doubt we would have chosen to eat there for our last night meal.I’m so glad they took us. It was marvellous. Not an extensive menu but what they do they do extremely well. Excellent steak, gammon and OMG the prawn cocktail was gorgeous.

“Benidorms Finest”

Reviewed September 4, 2013

I have been to Benidorm many times and always make a point of going to the Keyhole Bar,the owner (Paul) always makes you feel welcome,as if you have known them for years,the food is excellent,I have never had a bad meal , the choice is varied and all homemade. I would recommend you take the time to eat there the...

Refuel Bar Calle San Pedro 10 | Old Town, Benidorm

“What a fabulous little place!” Reviewed April 2, 2013

Such a great little bar/ hidden away just above the famous ‘dove park’ Refuel is a right little sun trap! Once there you won’t want to leave your table all day, food is simple but good and very reasonable. Darren the host is a great guy, making your visit to refuel even more enjoyable with his cheeky charm!

“A Terrace to die for.” Reviewed April 2, 2013

This has got to be our favourite daytime bar/ restaurant. Friendly staff. Good food (including a selection of home made curries). I haven’t tried

“Tartan best shamrock”

Reviewed June 2, 2012 via mobile I m glad I now this restaurant, Very frendly staff and wellcoming service, the people who owne the place are make you feel like in your home, I will recodmend this place to everyone...

“Definately be back”

Reviewed April 12, 2013 via mobile Visited benidorm a few times but stumbled across the tartan shamrock while out for a walk .. a wee bit out the way but what a friendly owner .. and all her homemade cooking is delicious .. she will make u anything u want at any time .. thanks helen for making my stay worthwhile.

“Still the best!”

Reviewed September 25, 2013 Well back again,wouls not have breakfast anywhere else in benidorm,you can get cheaper elsewherebut my word you get what you pay for here,the scottish breakfast is to die for,with Steak slicing,best black pudding,bacon, eggs tattiescone and you can have beans ,tomato toast,anything you want Helen will accomodate Wyndham’s Albir, El Albir Avenida Oscar espla | 22, El Albir,

“Brilliant”

Reviewed August 18, 2013 via mobile Had my first experience at Wyndhams albir and it was second to none! Great food and amazing atmosphere during the live football. I recommend the deluxe burger. Great home cooked food. Fish Friday the best fish and chips in Albir. Sunday lunch is just like “Mum’s”. Excellent value for money all round. Very friendly staff who always make you welcome

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“Great little place”

Reviewed September 22, 2013 Called into this little gem of a place by pure chance we were driving out of benidorm into albir for brekkie, did we get lucky , great breakfast spotlessly clean and very pleasant and helpful staff, couldnt recommend it more highly, next time we are over in benidorm it will be a few visits to wyndhams in albir, top place. Haweli Cami vell de Altea, Rotonda 40, El Albir.

“Wouldn’t go back in a hurry”

Reviewed February 13, 2013 via mobile The title says it all!!!.v Food warm.. They stand around looking bored and can’t wait for you too leave... I wouldn’t recommend it.. There are much better Indian restaurants in Albir to sample & you won’t be disappointed either.

“Was better before”

Reviewed January 27, 2013 Went as a group bill was 23euros each, for onion bargies, chicken curry, a naan bread and 2 waters. A few others had alcohol but only beers. Waiter messed the order up, forgot to write down a main, then sent the wrong one twice.

“OK but not the best.”

Reviewed October 4, 2013 NEW Three of us ate at this restaurant for an evening meal.The staff were really very good and very attentive.The food was OK but I have tasted better but do not let this put you off as i have eaten in the best Indian restaurants so maybe a little fussy. My co diners really enjoyed.

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lthough we are still having heat waves, and people are sunbathing as though we are in the height of summer; Autumn is here!! As they are now teaching my 2 year old in nursery.. “Se Caen las hojas” or “The leaves are falling”. We are starting to put away our open toed sandals and bringing out the Autumn/Winter shoes and boots. They don’t have to be brown and boring!, this season gives us intricate details with buckles, studs and stacked heels, that way you can enjoy lunch at your favourite restaurant or attend one of the many fiestas in style. The mix of rich colours and smooth leather combined with western and metallic accents add a hip-eclectic feel to any wardrobe. I personally have my eye on a pair of loafers in “Martin” you can find one of their shops on the Avenida Mediterraneo just up from The Picadilly Pub, the other is in the walk. Street of the old town just below “la Palmera” coffee shop opposite Springfield. Go on... Give your feet a little treat!

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ALFAZ FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE There was plenty of action in this Weeks Premier League which produced 31 goals, 2nd highest this Season,5 clean sheets, 40 yellow cards and for the 1st time this Season no red ones. Well how does all that effect the Fantasy League.Lee’s Little Hulton Albion have held on to the top spot for the 2nd week running despite coming under a lot of pressure from a former Winner of the Fantasy League Terry’s Team Come on my Cockers who moved to within 5 points of the Leaders. Down at the foot of the Table Kim & Rachel’s Team El Nui Baddies closed the gap on Charlie’s Team Barca Forever C de F mainly through Liverpool’s hungry Striker Luis Suarez who has collected 19 points in 2 games since his return. Rocky’s Mini Spurs are still in pole position in our Junior League with

a 10 point advantage over young Adam’s Team Premier Point while at the bottom Ben’s Boys failed to make up any ground Jack’s Team Bubble Jack 8 F.C. the gap now being 16 points. In our Mark Carter Ladies Section Kim’s Ginger United have taken a 5 point lead over Debbie’s Foxy Filberts.Top Ladies Teams this Week are Rachel’s Blue Murder and Pat’s Garden Shed Girl who both clocked up 36 points which gives them a chance of making some extra pocket Money if our top tipster Ian Charman can pick a winner for them on our Cellar Bar Cert Tip. Baldy Steve’s Team Roustabout will go into our Monthly Draw sponsored by Premier Imports suppliers of fine Wine and Real Ale from England for top scoring this Week in the Fantasy along with our lowest

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The culture and education council in L’Alfas del Pi Rocio Guijarro and Isabel Muñoz alongside the teacher Maria Teresa Juan Opera, and the president of the classical music society, Philip Spires opened the programming of the 23rd Mozartmania Festival. This incorporates a section aimed specifically at children and fuses dance, music and theatre in a free show for the whole family. There are to be five concerts in total all in the Auditorium in the cultural centre at 8pm, one will be at 17.30pm and that is Litle Mozart which will have free entrance, the others held on 11th, 19th, 25th and 26th of October will cost between 5 and 10 euros. On Saturday, October the 5th, Yolanda Soprano and pianist Florencio Marin Saez offered the first recital in this

23rd edition of Mozartmania. This is an anniversary which denotes the importance that it has had in general on culture and classical music. The group are responsible for organizing more than 30 concerts annually in the town. Don’t miss the presentation on Saturday the 19th at 8pm with a special concert by the Trio Milano, Flavia Brunetto at the piano, Silvano Minella on the violin and Marco Perini on the cello. A luxurious cast are to play a selection of well known pieces by Mozart, Dvorak and Smetena. On Friday October the 11th, the orchestra “Ciutat de LLiria” will perform under the direction of Gaspar Sanchis. In conclusion 5 extraordinary concerts commemorate this wonderful genre of music.

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Your weekly

Horoscope ARIES

On Monday, you are a turtle entirely uncomfortable with the idea of sunlight, and Tuesday is a stay-inside-your-shell kind of day, too. It won’t be until midweek that you’ll be ready for the outside world, although then you’ll be ready with a vengeance. Wednesday and Thursday see you marching boldly forward, introducing yourself to strangers, putting foreign foods into your gullet and being generally pioneering. On Friday and Saturday you have to slow down a bit for career reasons (you can’t come across as too hasty in that realm right now), but Sunday you’ll stretch your legs again.

TAURUS

You wish you could take things lightly on Monday and Tuesday but that just isn’t your personality right now. Everything is significant. Emotions are intense. You may feel a surge of jealousy over something it’s ridiculous to be jealous about. Wednesday and Thursday, practice not coming across as righteous - and not feeling righteous. Modesty should be your modus operandi. Don’t take your friends for granted, remind them how much they mean to you. By Friday you’ll be feeling more comfortable in your own skin (and in your social standing).

GEMINI

Health is at top of your mind on Monday. The slightest hint of a symptom sends you searching the Internet for information about what may be going on. Little may be going on at all, but interest in your well-being is, you know, a healthy interest. Tuesday you’re observant of your body as well as other areas - you are a detective. Wednesday and Thursday see you probing deeply. Friday, unfortunately, is a day of more questions than answers and Saturday yields little in the way of new discoveries, but on Sunday makes a week’s worth of clues come together.

CANCER

The ship is rocking and heaving and throwing you all around. You’re in no position to sit down and sign something - your signature would just slide off the page. This is what Monday and Tuesday are like. By Wednesday, the ship will have steadied a bit, but rather than be overly ambitious, you should invest your energy in yourself, do something self-nurturing. The idea of being social isn’t very appealing on Thursday, and Friday and Saturday are stay-at-home days as well. In dealing with others on Sunday, be as flexible as possible.

LEO

To figure out what’s going on in the garden, sometimes you have to uproot everything and take a look at the soil. Monday and Tuesday, the situation below the surface is finally getting some of your attention. Sound boring? Perhaps. But Wednesday and Thursday are the exact opposite of boring - they are fiery, fun, cruising-down-the-highwaywith-the-top-down sort of days, full of romance and exciting roadside distractions. Friday and Saturday, your enthusiasm hasn’t let up a bit, and Sunday is about you and you-know-who. (Some advice: Don’t cling.)

VIRGO

Your restlessness on Monday and Tuesday is useful. It’s due to an unquenchable intellectual curiosity, and intellectual curiosity obviously - is what has led to the advances that the modern world is built on in terms of science, philosophy and the arts. You’re a genius! Sadly, some forces (probably in the family realm) are going to prevent you from making good on your genius Wednesday and Thursday, but Friday and Saturday are open to your creative whims. And Sunday, an experimental mood guides your day, so be open to anything.

LIBRA

Money makes the world go ‘round, they say, and it’s certainly all you can think about on Monday and Tuesday. Not that you’re thinking like a greedy person, you’re just thinking. What are things worth? What do you want to do with your money? These questions deserve as much consideration as you’re willing to invest in them- maybe a conversation along these lines would interest a friend on Wednesday or Thursday. Friday and Saturday find you a bit down about something in your past, but a jolt of romance on Sunday brings you back to the present.

SCORPIO

Rebirth and regeneration are key themes at the beginning of the week. The old leaves are being replaced by new ones (at least metaphorically). You feel more connected to your friends and they feel more connected to you, as will be obvious on Wednesday and, well, every day after that this week. You find yourself doing things you wouldn’t normally do on your own on Thursday. On Friday and Saturday everyone you know is simply in a great mood - these are rare, wonderful times. Problems at home or with your family might arise Sunday.

SAGITTARIUS

It’s okay to be moody on Monday and Tuesday. Try not to be moody around other people, if you can help it, but don’t beat yourself up for your feelings. And besides, by Wednesday, everything will go on the upswing and stay that way. Thursday will be a jovial day, too. Bringing your lunch to work on Friday is a smart idea - as the week winds to a close, strategies for financial shrewdness figure into your thoughts - and Saturday, even though you want to go shopping, not doing so is a much better plan. Communication and creativity define Sunday.

CAPRICORN

You have a decision to make on Monday or Tuesday, and you have tons of friends who can help you make it. Rely on them more than you usually might (after all, you’ve surrounded yourself with smart people and they know of what they speak). Certain things might not seem possible on Wednesday or Thursday, but they are possible - so long as you persevere and don’t opt out (emotionally) too early on. On the other hand, keep your emotions in check and as separate as possible from tasks at hand. Friday and Saturday are truly wonderful days, and Sunday finds you babbling excitedly about the future.

AQUARIOUS

The thoughts you have about your career at the start of the week are good thoughts to be having, healthy thoughts to be having. You are an ambitious, goal-oriented person, and while this sometimes produces stress in your life, in the long run you will have something to show for it. Try to relieve some of this stress on Wednesday or Thursday with a social activity or, better yet, several social activities. Friday and Saturday will return you to the business of keeping your head down and getting things done. But Sunday? You haven’t felt more brilliant (or more attractive) in a while.

PISCIS

You are swimming in cloudy waters on Monday and Tuesday, and some of the fish nearby are starting to appear suspiciously more like sharks. Are they sharks? Do they have your best interests at heart? No sense getting paranoid, but pay attention this week - especially on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday has you so surrounded by friends that there’s very little chance anyone would be able to sneak up on you, and Saturday (an easy day) and Sunday (an intellectually stimulating day) offer a lot in the way of pleasure.

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october 2013 Benidorm will hold on October 11th at the Aïguera Park the Nationalities Day, under the slogan “We are Benidorm”. A large party of coexistence, integration and participation in which exalt the culture, folklore, gastronomy and handicrafts of the 113 nationalities present in the town. This event will allow us to visit different exhibitors of the participating countries where we´ll find food or craft samples. In addition, there will be a parade that will start at the Levante Beach and will end at the Aïguera Park. There will be also dancing and live performances. This day of living between countries will also have its solidary space with a food collection point. All the food collected for this cause will be delivered to the Red Cross, Caritas and Solidarity Benidorm for distribution. On 18th October, the Palau l’Illa de Benidorm will host a great evening of boxing and martial arts, organised by the Club Kick Boxing Benidorm, in collaboration with the Department of Sports of the Town Hall of Benidorm. The evening will start at 22.30 hours with several fights of Kick Boxing and Muay Thai, giving way to four boxing fights, two in the women and two men. The first fight will face Katharina Thanderz to Soraya Rodríguez and Eva Naranjo to Cristina Gómez. In the second fight Jose Luis Sánchez “Nepo” to Rocky Gómez and Roberto Sántos to Julio Sánchez. The ticket prices in advance have a cost from 12 euros and selling tickets points are the Palau l’Illa de Benidorm, the La Nucía´s Municipal Sports Centre Camilo Cano and Fitness World (Calle Lepanto of Benidorm).

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Benefits: Thai massage therapists claim that it harmonizes the body to loosen blocks and restores balance to "energy lines." • Help detoxification of the body and boost immune system • Increase blood circulation, lower blood pressure • Good for muscle relaxation, increase flexibility in your muscles, increase mobility • Improve breathing • Improves posture, balance, corrects body alignments and dissolves energy blockages • Improves athletic performance • Help arthritis and back pain, • Help tone the body, strengthen joints and fight diseases, including chronic joint problems • Prevents illnesses and alleviates degenerative diseases • Slows the aging process

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Harry Redknapp insists Football Association are 'clueless' Harry Redknapp has hit out at the Football Association, insisting the English game is being run by people who they were too direct during Euro 2012. "This isn't about them giving the England job to me or Roy Hodgson, but English football being run by people who really haven't got a clue. And they get to pick the England manager!" Harry Redknapp "If you look at England against Italy at Euro 2012, and I know it was difficult for Roy because he had just come in, but when your best pass completion statistic is from Joe Hart to Andy Carroll - goalkeeper to big lump of centre-forward, bypassing nine outfield players - you know you've got a problem," he said. "No other major country would record a stat like that. Don't we all want to see England play the game properly?"

n the first part of a serialisation of his forthcoming autobiography, Redknapp has revealed in the Daily Mail that he feels English football is in the wrong hands. But he insists it is not a diatribe at the FA over their failure to appoint him ahead of Roy Hodgson in early 2012. "I wouldn't trust the FA to show me a good manager if their lives depended on it. How would they know? What clubs have they ever run? Who do they speak to who really knows the game?" Redknapp says. "This isn't about them giving the England job to me or Roy Hodgson, but English football being run by people who really haven't got a clue. And they get to pick the England manager!" Redknapp admits he fears England will struggle if they get to the World Cup in Brazil and suggested

Rodgers On talk of England's style of play, Redknapp confirmed that he would have brought in the then Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers as his number two - underlining the system he would have used. "If I had become the England manager I would have taken Brendan Rodgers as my number two," he revealed. "He had players at Swansea passing it like Franz Beckenbauer. You know how his teams are going to play before you kick off. They are going to pass, they are going to take risks; but England do not have that identity. "I'll admit, I thought it was mine. Everyone seemed so certain, everyone I had met from all parts of the game seemed utterly convinced it was my job" Harry Redknapp "Now we have Roy Hodgson who will keep England

organised, for sure. I just hope he will also be a little bit bold, open up and try to get England playing the type of football we all want to see. "Look at Brendan at Liverpool now - he still knows how he wants to play. He got rid of Andy Carroll because he wasn't in that plan. That is how Spain operate: this is how we play and we don't compromise. "My thinking on Brendan was this: if he can do it with players from the lower leagues at Swansea what can he do with Rio and Terry or Rooney and Gerrard?" And Redknapp revealed that Rodgers was 'up for it' when he approached him with the idea. "When Tottenham played Swansea on April 1, 2012 I pulled Brendan after the game and said that if all the speculation about me and England was true would he consider coming to the European Championships in the summer as my part-time coach? "I told him I wanted England to play with as much technical ambition as Swansea. He was up for it. "If I got the job, he said, he would speak to the people at Swansea to get their permission. 'It would be a great experience for you, Brendan,' I told him. 'I want England to play like you play. Pass the ball, play and play and play.' "Of all the reasons doing the rounds for me not becoming England manager, the compensation issue makes most sense" Harry Redknapp "It didn't work out. On April 1, I was contemplating the way forward for England with Brendan Rodgers - and on April 29 the FA offered the job to Roy Hodgson. "I'll admit, I thought it was mine. Everyone seemed so certain, everyone I had met from all parts of the game seemed utterly convinced it was my job." Popular Redknapp did reveal that all England's top names at the time wanted him to get the job. "Everyone said I was the people's choice, the only choice. All the senior players seemed to be up for me to get the job," he continued. "I got quite a few text messages at the time from players saying they would love me to manage England: Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry. "But the FA went for Roy Hodgson to be the England manager - a man who is more their cup of tea. "I have no hard feelings towards Roy. I phoned him to wish him good luck, and I meant it. He has managed some of the biggest clubs in the world. I hope England have the confidence to come up with a blueprint before the tournament in Brazil next summer because the last World Cup was a disaster."

Third time lucky for Tigers? Leicester Tigers skipper Toby Flood is hoping to be able to do something that neither Martin Johnson nor Neil Back were able to do before him and lead his side to victory at Ravenhill in their Heineken Cup opener on Friday night.

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Sebastian Vettel will deserve to be ranked alongside F1’s legendary greats Michael Schumacher and Juan Manuel Fangio if he claims a fourth successive World Championship, according to Red Bull boss Christian Horner. Following his resounding victory in Korea, the German will clinch this year’s championship as early as this week if he triumphs in Sunday’s Japanese GP and Fernando Alonso, his nearest challenger in the standings, finishes ninth or lower. Only Fangio and Schumacher have won four consecutive titles in the history of the sport, and asked whether Vettel deserves to be compared to such legendary figures if and when he completes his latest championship triumph, an adamant Horner replied: “Should he achieve winning four titles in a row, people will have to. He has got to be right up there, he has got to be. “The level that he is performing at is unbelievable in many respects. We know that Mark [Webber, Vettel’s team-mate] is a very talented, very quick racing driver and matching him against that he has been hugely impressive. And he’s still developing.

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England take on Montenegro on Friday 11th October

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Wayne Rooney says he is positive England will win the upcoming matches and qualify for the World Cup in Brazil. England go in to the final two games of Group H knowing that wins against Montenegro and Poland at Wembley will be enough to ensure qualification – however, despite his confidence the striker was also keen to guard against complacency. “We're going to do it. We're going to get to the World Cup. "I'm confident, we're confident, but you always have to be sure you're not over-confident. These are going to be two tough games for us, but we're good enough to do it."

Rooney was forced to sit out England’s previous two games due to a head injury sustained in training, but has been in scintillating form so far this term for Manchester United – scoring five goals in his last six games. He appeared to be limping in the closing stages of his side’s 2-1 Premier League victory at Sunderland on Saturday, but was quick to allay fears the injury would keep him out of the qualifying games. "I've got a little knock but I'll be fine for England," he said. "I can't wait to be honest. As soon as the Sunderland game had finished, I started to think about England." England have qualified for eight of the past nine major tournaments, and the 27-year-old says the prospect at not being in the World Cup in Brazil does not bear thinking about. He added: "Would it be unthinkable not to get to Rio? Of course, this is crunch time. "They are going to be two tough games, though, because Montenegro and Poland are good sides and their best qualities are on the counter attack. "We will have to try and break them down and make sure we don't get caught out at the back. I think we'll do it, but nobody should think it's going to be easy."

Wladimir Klitschko retains world titles with wide points win over Alexander Povetkin Wladimir Klitschko retained his WBA, WBO and IBF world heavyweight titles with a straightforward points win against Alexander Povetkin. The Ukrainian, who improved to 61-3, was taking on an undefeated Russian opponent in Moscow but made light of the hostile surroundings to completely dominate the fight. Povetkin was knocked down on four occasions - three times in the seventh round alone - as Klitschko raced away to win by the incredibly wide margin of 119-104 on all three judges' scorecards.

"I kept landing the punches, but he stayed in there. I believe it was a deserved win, but I think I can improve still." Wladimir Klitschko A measure of Klitschko's dominance was illustrated by the fact that the only thing stopping him from getting the maximum 120 points was a deduction for excessive pushing in round 11. "That was a tough bit of work, he's a real fighter," Klitschko said. "I kept landing the punches, but he stayed in there. I believe it was a deserved win, but I think I can improve still."

A hard-earned 3-1 win from behind against Everton, which brought some wonderful attacking play punctuated by several hairy moments in defence. City have the best goal difference in the top flight after scoring 17 goals thus far, but only nine teams have conceded more than the Blues, who were also worryingly porous against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. While the defence is a concern, especially now that Vincent Kompany has suffered a recurrence of his troublesome groin injury, Manuel Pellegrini should possibly focus on solving that particular problem by addressing the balance in midfield. If City are to continue to progress in tough away trips to West Ham and Chelsea, Yaya Toure and Fernandinho must retain the balance they showed in the first half of the Manchester derby. Sergio Aguero and Alvaro Negredo have instantly struck up a rapport in attack, but it seems the midfield - and now the defence, if Kompany is ruled out for another few weeks - will take a little more time to gel.

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Jack Wilshere says there will be no repeat of the "mistake" which saw him pictured smoking outside a nightclub last week. The Arsenal midfielder was out celebrating his side's Champions league victory over Napoli when a photographer caught him with a cigarette in his mouth. Wilshere was spoken to by Arsene Wenger but returned to the team at West Brom, where his second-half equaliser earned a 1-1 draw and sent Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League.

And speaking to the club website, he said: "Players make mistakes. "I am not a smoker. I spoke with the boss and he asked me what happened, I explained to him and we sorted it out. "Players make mistakes. I am not a smoker. I spoke with the boss and he asked me what happened, I explained to him and we sorted it out." Jack Wilshere "He put me in the team and hopefully I repaid him. I am not a smoker so I think that will be my last (cigarette)."

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A PTS 6 6 8 4 9 4 8 3 8 3 4 3 11 3 6 0 13 0 17 0

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