Jj 21 ISSUE 21 JAVEA JEARD

The News/views Magazine ABOUT and FOR Jávea - you can hold in your hand Nº 21 Jan/Feb 2015

AFTER 25 YEARS, IT’S TIMETO BLOW OUR OWN TRUMPET

wrote To be or not to be‘THAT’ is the question.

If anyexplanation

is stillneeded

We could have calledthis local magazineHAVVYER HEARD,but we thought JáveaJeard would confirmour light-heartedattitude to the seriouspolitical and economicproblems in Spain, andtheir effect on Jávea.

BRINGING YOU THE FOODS

Avda. del Pla/Calle Pescara, 5 - JAVEA 03730, Tel: 96 646 1848

www.overseas.es Jávea store opening hours:

Monday - Saturday, 8:30am - 9:00pm

The store looks BIGGER

The stock is more EXTENSIVE

And the frozen food isEASIER TO FIND

Old habits die hardCosta Mums still prefer

Security for each student,the project was dead in thewater, though they stillhave the premises atArquitecto Urteaga Nº 8.Copies of Jávea Jeardare available FREE fromsome shops (paid for by theadvertiser) and fromICELAND at 1€, forpeople who go there to buyBritish-sourced goodsunder one roof. Wecurrently publish 32 pageseach month and keep ourphotos as small aspractical. We have invitedMayor José Chulvi, hisDeputy Oscar Anton andDoris Courcelles tocontribute, but afteragreeing, they have neverfound the time. Like ourchurch - this magazine isUNIQUE. Our future isin YOUR HANDS. As William Shakespeare

Suggested

1€

With a 50 yearbackground in photo-journalism and advertising,Clive Read has alwaysbelieved in ‘Single SourceFunding’ - if it is full ofadverts it should be free ofcharge.

Advertisers in JáveaJeard receive copiesproportionate to thedonation for theiradvertisement. A 20€ spaceprovides them with 20copies they can give away,or sell at 1€ each torecover the cost of theiradvertising - as ourPARTNER.

The idea grew out ofKICKSTART, a project toteach adult and businessskills to unemployedpeople, but when Clive andAnn found they would haveto employ a Manager onContract and pay Social

First it was Civic Society Bulletin, then JáveaGrapevine, followed by Welcome to Paradiseand our latest addition Jávea Jeard.

AEverW

Nº 21 January/February 2015 Nº 21 Jávea Jeard

A2Z Directory of Jávea Address Labels Address List

Management Airport Transfers Alarm SystemsBaby Equipment HireBabygros Beniconnect Airport Bus

Bibs Binding of e-BooksBirthday Cards Boat InsuranceBookmarks Bubble-wrap Business Cards Cake ToppingsCalendarsCanvas Prints Car Insurance CaravanInsurance Car SeatsCheapa ParcelsChristmas Cards Civil Marriages

for Residents Clocks Coasters Colour PhotocopiesCompliment SlipsCondolence CardsCourier Delivery to Spain Crisis Business

Start-Up Kit Diaries DIY Shredding Service Document AuthenticationEmbroidery

Envelopes Excursions Fax Send and ReceiveFemale Focus Mag.Flyers Framed Canvas PrintsFridge Magnets Funeral (Thanksgiving)

Services

Gift Tags Golden Leaves

Funeral Plans Greeting Cards Health Insurance PlanHelp and Advice House Insurance Illuminated SignboardInk Jet Cartridges Insurance Invitations Jig-saws Key-rings Laminating Legal translationsLetterheads Magazine Printing Memo Pads Menus Mirror Letters Mouse Mats MRW Parcel ServiceNewsletters Oasis Help Centre Paper A4 for PrintersParcel collection Service Passport Photos Perpetua Socorro Photocopies

Printer Cartridges Printed cake Toppings Printing Public Liability InsurancePublishing Questions AnsweredRaffle Tickets Round-Tuit

Funeral Plans

Rubber Stamps Security Shredding

DIY service SEGURITAS AlarmsSignature Witnessing Soft Toys SpeediPost Sticky Labels T-Shirts Teddy Bears TNT ParcelsTranslations TV ChoiceTV Costa magazine UK Mags in Spain UK Mail Service UK Passport Check

Certification and Submission

Vinyl Signs Wedding Blessings Welcome to ParadiseWheelchair Hire Wide Format Printing

We do it allfromA-W

What else do you want us to do?

Wot is were?Advertising rates . 4, 15Agenda 21 . 4, 6, 12, 16AMJASA ends 2014 with 2.2m€ 16Artists invited to exhibit . 15Bob Yareham’s English 7Capital Gains tax and the Elderly 19Changing UK Driving Licence 31Charity Shop January Sale 31Duty Chemist Rota . 28Humour . . 9, 14Jávea Postcodes . 2Pinosol and roundabout changes 3Policitians look both ways 27, 28, 29Refunds for off-plan failures 19Satellite Fact File . 8, 10. 11Scallops Voucher recycling 26Spotlight on Mike Taylor 21,23,25Sunday morning invitation 9Swiss Cable job offer . 27Town Hall Monthly Meeting 3, 15UK Magazine Service . 17We will remember them . 31Will you need a new Will? 18Woman to Woman . 17, 20, 26

Jávea Jeard is published in Jávea byA2Z Publicaciones on behalf of IglesiaGrupo International de Divulgación delEvangelio (CIF: Q0300542H) at OASIS Centre, C/. Toni Llido 5, 03730

All Greeting cards 1€

C/. Toni Llido 5 (next to La Caixa) - Jávea Port (Dolphin Roundabout)

Tel/Fax: 96 646 3707 [email protected]

JAVEA POSTCODESMost towns have asingle Postcode:Jávea has 4, butCorreos discouragetheir use, claiming itis better to use03730 (where 50%will be wrong) ratherthan the code foryour area, which‘some’ will get wrong.Adsubia 03739Alborada 03739Arenal 03738Cala Blanca, Urb

03738Cansalades 03738Cap Martín 03738Capsades 03739Catarroja Partida

03737Cerezos, Los 03739Colomer 03737Costa Nova, Urb

03738Ermita, Urb 03737Eurocondal, Urb.

03737Fontanella 03737Frechinall 03738

Granadella, La 03738

Las Laderas 03738Lluca 03739Mandarina, La 03739Media Luna 03738Montgó 03737MontgóCarrasquetes 03737Montgó Toscamar

03737Panorama, Urb

03738Pinosol 03739Portichol 03738Rebaldi 03739Rimontgó 03737Seniola 03737Tarraulla 03739Tosalet, Urb. 03739Tosals 03737Toscal 03738Trencall 03738Valls 03737Valls Carrasquetes

VA-CA 03737Valls Planets

VA-PN 03737Valls Tosal

VA-TS 03737Everywhere else

03730

Articles published in these columnsrepresent the views of the

individual authorsIt is impossible to provide ensure theaccuracy or reliability of viewsexpressed, and readers are advised totake independent unbiased advice, beforecommiting themselves to any action.

Contributions bearing the referenceCR are made by Clive Read in goodfaith, and based on his living in Jáveawith his wife and son for 29 years.

DISTRIBUTION POINTSCopies can be bought each month fromthe Oasis Help Centre

Iceland SuperstoreQuicksave ArenalBar Picoteo (Julie and Diego)Papeleria in C/. Dr. FlemingEnglish Library in Jávea Park

Copies can also be mailed in the post(see details on page 25 for Spain andoverseas annual subscription rates).

Jávea Jeard January/February 2015 Nº 21

Letyou to the Airport

at Alicante25€ per person, per journey, from JÁVEA

Pick-up/Drop-off pointsAparthotel Pinosol, Saladar, Toscamar,

Quicksave Arenal, McDonalds, Dolphin roundabout, Montgo Rte.

BOOK at the C/. Toni Llido 5(behind La Caixa bank)

Tel/Fax: 96 646 3707or 669 386 702

Jávea CouncillorsDecember Meeting

We are unable to bring you a report of what theCouncillors decided at their December meeting as theTownhall did not advise us it was being held onWednesday 17th instead of the last Thursday of themonth. Afterwards Councillors and journalists joinedin a celebratory drink. We weren’t invited to themeeting or informal gathering last year, either.

The Press Officer did send me this picture the following day:Councillors were obviously unanimous about something.

copies of the plansCouncillors had approved.Councillor Doris, thoughresponsible for some ofthe less attractive aspectsof the work of JáveaTownhall, certainly “putsherself about” to be seenas someone who is a linkbetween the people andTownhall, no matter thesubject.

Estimated cost of thework is 360,000€ with thecontract awarded to Licuas tobe completed before theSummer. The contract for thenew roundabout was awardedto Binaria and is expected tobe complete in four months.

Perhaps both projects willbe completed before theMunicipal elections in May?

The money from Alicantewas distributedproportionately to the numberof people on the ‘padrón’ ineach of Alicante’s municipalareas. It is a disturbing fact

that at the end of 2014 therewere fewer people admittingto living in Jávea than therewere at the end of 2013.Fewer inhabitants equalslower grants from Madrid.

Jávea is the beneficiary ofunspent money from theDiputación in Alicante at theend of 2013, which willfinance two projects tobenefit the municipality butwithout ongoing financialcommitment. The first iscreation of a new roundabouton the Carretera La Nao Pla,where it joins Av. de Arenal(formerly Av. Strand) andwill replace a temporaryconstruction created fromhollow plastic bollards. Thetemporary construction is not

large enough to causetraffic to slow and hasbeen the object of manycomplaints frompedestrians.

Further afield is thecommunity park atPinosol, where the servicearea has beenmodernised, and willconsist of a 200m2 Castle

construction that willincorporate different levels,towers and slides and it’s saidthe initiative for the projectcame from the children ofJávea.

The area is very popularwith families who use it forpicnics and BBQs, making itpopular most weekends andespecially for Fiestacelebrations for Andaluciansand other groups. CouncillorDoris Courcelles joined theMayor to announce the twoprojects and provided us with

patents on 3,133 ideas, according to theSpanish Patenting and Brand Office(OEPM). Of these, 2,893 were granted.Only around 300 are actually inventionsas such, and of these, only between twoand five percent are developed, most ofthem with foreign capital: around 80percent of Spanish inventions end upbeing made abroad. It’s not easy makinga living from creativity in Spain. It is acountry that has largely ignored itsinventiveness: last year, for example,around 16,000 patents were registered inFrance. In the case of internationalpatents, Spain’s 1,700 is a far cry fromGermany’s almost 18,000; in the UnitedStates the figure is 57,000. But despitethe obstacles they face, Spain’sinventors continue their work.

Taking on the mushroom mafias

The Civil Guard has carried out a seriesof operations throughout Spain as partof a crackdown on illegal harvesting ofwild mushrooms that has seen organisedgangs of up to 50 people camping out inwoodland for weeks on end andstripping forests of valuable species.

“There is huge demand,” explains aspokesman for the force’s Sepronaenvironmental protection unit. “It’s likedrugs: there is always somebodyprepared to buy.” He adds that so far theCivil Guard has been unable to establishwho is behind the practice. “But it’sclear that there are wholesale buyers.The whole thing is very well organisedand structured. So far, we don’t knowwho is selling the mushrooms.”

international private schools hasapproached JÁVEA Town Council withthe aim of building an internationalsecondary school for more than 500students in the Las Laderas area (nearthe urbanisation of the same name, nextto the Cansalades road). The projectwould involve the investment of some€15 million on a land area of 20,000m2. It would include the developmentof sporting and residencial facilitieswhich would be used by students andsports teams (e.g. cycling) who wish tocarry out pre-season training in theMarina Alta. The location is ideal sinceit connects up with the Laude primaryschool in Benitatxell. If approval is metand all goes well, ISP plans to completethe facilities by mid 2016 and startclasses in September of the same year.

Arnauda Riurau re-launched withcultural programme The 'Riurau dels Arnauda de Xàbia'relocated in the Parque Montaner abovethe Plaza de la Constitución was re-opened on Sunday December 21st witha morning of cultural events from11.30am including traditional music,dancing and poetry.

Recent works have extended theroofing along the length of its 42 archesusing traditional materials, includingsome 2000 canes and have providedelectricity and lighting to enhance thebuilding's use as a public space.

This project was voted 2nd in thecitizens' participatory budget votingexercise in November 2013.

Seven steps to invention successLast year, Spanish inventors applied for

Nº 21 January/February 2015 Nº 21 Jávea Jeard

is produced at the

in Jávea Port (C/. Toni Llido 5)An announcement for

your businesscan be included for

SUGGESTEDDONATION

Column 25€Half column 15€Module 10€

All announcements are printednext to editorial, to ensure

maximum impact/readership.

Tax deductible receipts givenfor all donations.

[email protected]: 96 646 3707

Jávea Jeard

Clive Readhas been a GL Planwriter

since May, 2005

The price of GL plans increasedat the end of May, 2013.Buy now to avoid further

increases. Tel: 669 386 702

IT’S TIMEYOU TOOK

THEWRIGHT

DECISIONEverything from Design, New-Builds,

Refurbishments and Maintenance

Ian Norton-Wright

Tel: 96 647 0230 Mob: 686 780 570www.wrightpm.co.uk

Continued on page 6

Skype App for simultaneousSpanish and English translationThe next update to Skype – still withoutan official release date – will allow youto speak in English to someone elsespeaking in Spanish, and vice versa. Itdoes so by translating what you say intoanother language in “near real-time,”according to the company. You then heara translation of what the person on theother end of the call says back, with anon-screen transcript of the conversationdisplayed on the screen as theconversation continues. (AGENDA 21Eds note: Having looked at thistechnology at the Jávea computer Club, Ican safely say that confusion will reignunless each party speaks very clearly andin simple, short sentences).

Proposal to build a newInternational Secondary schoolbehind golf courseThe International Schools Partnership(ISP), which runs the Laude group of

Golden LeavesFuneral Plans

Agenda 21Jávea

Updates

Jávea Jeard is grateful to ChrisJones for compiling the Agenda 21reports, on which this report is based.Chris acknowledges javeamigos.com insourcing local information.http://agenda21-xabia.wikidot.com


Jávea Homes . . . your home . . . our passionJávea Homes . . . your home . . . our passion

Ref.: J1065 259.000€Villa for sale in Covatelles Jávea

Pretty south facing villa on one level ina quiet area of Covatelles overlooking

the Rafalet. Comprising of: 1 largeliving room, 1 dining room,

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 showerroom, separate kitchen, large 24 m2

terrace, wood burner, air conditioning,private pool, garden, garage, parking.

IBI Rates: 370 euros per year.Rubbish: 120 euros per year .

Construction: 170m2. Plot: 1200m2.

Ref.: J1045 435.000€Fantastic Villa

in Balcon al MarBeautiful villa in Balcon al Mar in

Jávea. The property is located in oneof the privileged areas of Jávea with

spectacular panoramic and seaviews. Consists of: lounge, diningroom, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1WC. Garage, swimming pool, prettygarden. Within walking distance ofamenities, tennis club, bars, shops.

IBI Rates: 950 euros per year.Construction: 220m2. Plot: 1.050m2.

J1010 480.000€For sale renovated finca in Javea

Reduced! Original south facing finca with lots ofcharacter completely renovated in a popular areain Jávea. Comprising of: Ground Floor: BeautifulNaya, lounge / dining room, internal patio, kitchen

with breakfast room and one annex with 2 rooms and 1 bathroom with possibility to convert

into guest accommodation. Top floor: 2bedrooms, 1 bathroom , 1 covered terrace and

1 master bedroom with bathroom en suite,dressing room and balcony.

Construction: 300m2. Plot: 2000m2.

J1064 249.000€Luxury Villa with plot to be built TosaletLuxury villa with plot ready to be built in theTosalet III fase area in Jávea. Open views,south facing.Basement comprises: Large 3car garage for, machinery room and storage.Ground floor: large kitchen, spacious loungedining room, 1 double bedroom with built incupboards and en suite bathroom, guest

toilet, pergola, terrace with access to largeswimming pool. Upstairs: 3 double

bedrooms, 3 bathrooms en suite. Swimmingpool, central heating, A/C, garden, barbecue.

Plot with water connection, architect andtechnical architect, building license all paid

and ready to be built (just missingthe decennial insurance). Construction:

330m2. Plot: 1160m2

Avenida de la Fontana 2, Edificio Estrella del Sur, local 303730 Jávea (Playa del Arenal)Telephone: (+34) 96 579 5154Mobile: (+34) 658 947 002www.javeahomes.comeMail: [email protected]

J1067 395.000€For sale Montgó villa, Jávea

Spacious south-facing villa with open views onthe Montgó, Jávea. Ground floor comprises:hall, 1 living/dining room, 1 shower, 1 double

bedroom. Upstairs: large south-facing terrace,glazed in naya, 1 living/dining room with

fireplace, kitchen, laundry, the corridor givesaccess to 1 double bedroom, 1 shower, 1 largebedroom with en suite bathroom and anotherbedroom. Parking, basement, storage room.

Private pool and beautiful garden. Gas heating,air conditioning. IBI Rates: 618 euros per year.

Rubbish: 125 euros per year. Construction:296m2. Plot: 1530m2.

Ref.: J1061 660.000€Original finca for sale Jávea

Original 1800 finca, enlarged 1980 with totalrenovation in 2005. Consists of two floors.

Ground floor: Accessed through original Nayawith original tosca stone arches leading to doublebreasted old town house doors and access to first

or winter lounge with a big open fire place (withaccess to second floor). Adjacent is a library and

courtesy toilet with pebbled stone walls, andspectacular kitchen with separate island with all

bosch appliances and fixtures. Access to twolarge dining rooms, one with fireplace, and a

spacious living room of over 40 m2 with doors tofurther large Naya with tosca arches and outside

terrace. Large laundry room. Second floor:passage to 4 double bedrooms, three with fitted

wardrobes, 1 full bathroom and 1 Master bedroomaround 35 m2 giving access to a private terrace of

40 m2 and open views, and a suite type fullbathroom. Adjacent to the house there is an

external 1 Bedroom with a shower room en suite,and on the grounds there is a separate building /

guest apartment consisting of 1 bedroom, showerfor the disabled or infirm with a small

complimentary kitchen, swimming pool, A / C,south facing, open views. I.B.I. Rates 950€ per

year. Construction: 460 m2. Plot: 3524m2

(Included in the price is 45,000€ for electricityconnection).

from some areas so that naturalregeneration can take place. Burnedwoodland near the picnic area has beenremoved and it is now possible to seeright across to the Torre de Gerro andValencia coast, a view which waspreviously obscured by the lush pineforest. The owners of private land uponwhich the ruins of the Ermita de SanAntoni and a viewing area is locatedhave put up their own sign asking forpeople to stick to the paths and thus helpnatural regeneration.

Move to make the MarineReserve of the Cap de SanAntoni a UNESCO BiosphereReserveDenia Townhall has started moves tohave the Marine Reserve of the Cap deSan Antoni declared as a UNESCOBiosphere Reserve. They will needsupport from Jávea, the ValenciaGeneralitat, the Denia Marina and theCentral Government before the requestcan be subitted to UNESCO. Thefunction of these reserves is to preserveand protect biodiversity, as well as theeconomic and human development ofthese areas, research, education and theexchange of information among themore than 620 reserves in 117 countriesthat make up the global network.

Spain – A great place to live, aterrible place to work?Spaniards sleep fewer hours and worklonger days than their Europeanneighbours, but are less productive. Atthe same time Spain fails to attractoverseas talent, while tens of thousandsof well-educated Spanish youngsters areheading abroad in search of work. Thecountry also has one of the EU’s highestschool drop-out rates and a work culturehostile to the needs of families withyoung children. Meanwhile, its birthrate is fast approaching negative as itspopulation ages….Jaime Malet, head ofthe US-Spanish Chamber of Commerce,accepts that among the problems Spainfaces are widespread nepotism,absenteeism, and fewer incentives toimprove productivity, along with arefusal to recognise and reward talent.

Tourism ConsultativeCommittee rejects proposal to

build a hotel in the Cabo de sanAntonio Lighthouse

The proposal from the Alicante Portsauthority to build a "boutique hotel" inthe hotel of the Cabo de San Antoniowas rejected unanimously by Jávea’sTourism Consultative Committee. Theproposal, which came from a Deniacompany, did not involve the Xàbiaauthorities at all, and seems to havegone via a roundabout route. It willcreate two jobs, and an annual €30,000will be paid by the concessionaire. Thereis no mention in the proposal aboutservices such as sewerage disposal etc.The Committee was also informed oftwo initiatives: A marketing project topromote out-of-season tourism throughthemed weekend breaks and a regional"Family Club" membership and badgefor family friendly businesses. (Agenda21 Eds note: The Marketing project wasmet with much scepticism from thecommittee members, who stated that itwas important to establish a productbefore trying to market it! The proposalsfrom Committee members would bediscussed at a later meeting since someof them had to be weeded out since theywere not under the remit of Tourism).

Montgo Calendar sales to gotowards recovery of NaturalParkJávea Tourism Department has issued1000 copies of a calendar featuring theflora and fauna of the Montgo NaturalPark which will go on sale for €2 each.Photographers and writers havecontributed voluntarily to the project andproceeds from the sale will go towardsthe recuperation of the burned area ofthe Montgó Natural Park. iI the past,such calendars were given away free,but by charging for them the Town Hallnot only raises money, but also hopesthat people will value the calendar more.The calendar includes photographs ofMontgo, Cap de Sant Antoni, the CovaTallada its endemic flora and fauna, andheritage sites of the windmills and cavepaintings. Also some of the images areaccompanied by poems.

Jávea starts replantingindigenous trees in fire affected Jávea Townall staff have started to plantindegenous species such as wild oliveand kermes oak in areas affected by lastSeptember's wild fire. They have alsoput up signs asking people to keep away

January/February 2015 Nº 21 Jávea Jeard

Continued on page 12Consciencious English lady

(speaks Spanish) seeks work,caring for the elderly, frail or

vulnerable. Qualified & Experienced.Phone: 625 280 641

Agenda 21Continued from page 4

Arturo Mangini- the 1st Choice of Owners

General PlumbingAir Conditioning

Solar EnergyHeating: Gas, Electric, Oil

Pools - Heating PumpsFREE QUOTES

24h emergency availabilityTel: 664 195 225

eMail: [email protected]

Jávea Plumbing and Heating

Thanks to ALL the coupleswho reviewed the services

provided by Jávea based

www.divineservices.orgfor weddings on the

Costa Blanca,International Wedding Wire

have awarded www.divineservices.org

their2014 FIVE STAR AWARD

Civil Wedding CeremoniesWedding BlessingsRenewal of VowsCouples flew in from

Europe, USA & Australia in 2013

Thanksgiving Services

If it’s a DIVINE SERVICEyou’re looking for- look no further

Tel: 669 386 [email protected]


How to be deepwithout Drowning

People are always asking me how Icame to be so decisive. My usualanswer is to say that I never wastetime thinking about things, believingthat the answer to most decisions canbe found on the back of a chair.Consequently I spend very little timein front of the mirror and never sayanything more complex than ‘yes’ tomy barber and ‘stop’ to mygreengrocer.People haven’t always appreciatedchoice; there have been times in historywhen men have consulted smoke, flocksof birds and even the entrails ofslaughtered animals (actually, I don’tknow if those animals were reallyconsulted), in order to try and work outwhat the Gods had in store, and whetherthis was the right moment to fill theplains with chariots of fire, buckets ofblood and ranks of flashing swords orstock up for a prolonged siege.The Ancient Greeks used to consult the‘Oracle’ when decisions needed to betaken. The original Oracle was locatedat Delphi in Ancient Greece on thesouth-western spur of Mount Parnassusin the valley of Phocis. There weremany rivals, as many as there arefrighteningly garish women and evenmore flamboyant men (or so I am told)shuffling cards on disreputable TV

channels today; but Delphi wasthe shining Nike (Goddess ofVictory) among the batteredplimsoles of defeat in those days.

The Chinese were far moreerudite when it came to makingchoices and would usually justpop down to the library to consultthe I Ching, the book of changes,which was a symbol systemdesigned to establish order inwhat seemed like random, chanceevents. The philosophy centres onthe ideas of the dynamic balanceof opposites, the evolution ofevents as a process, andacceptance of the inevitability ofchange..

The three keys tounderstanding the I Ching (apartfrom the useful skill of beingfluent in Mandarin) are simplicity,variability and persistence. Thelaws of the Universe are simple,however complex they may seem.Life is change, and a man mustadapt and be flexible. It doesn’tmention what women should do,but I imagine the men knew howto avoid arguments in those days.

As you would expect, with all simpleundeniable truths, Man has taken it uponhimself to argue about interpretation,although it’s generally agreed that Fu Hsiwas the creator of the I Ching, eventhough the adjective that is generallyapplied to him is ‘mythical’, which is notan especially helpful term for the seriousresearcher.Fu lived out his mythical days about2,800 years before the birth of Christ,discussing philosophy while our ancestorsin Europe, the heart of civilisation as weknow and love it, were picking nits fromeach other’s hair, often with clubs.

Fu was followed eight hundred yearslater by Yu, not much of an advance as faras nomenclature is concerned admittedly.He was however known and sometimesaddressed by the adjective ‘legendary’,and he developed Fu’s original 8 trigramsinto 64 hexagrams.After that, dynasties came and went,along with their vases, and anybody whowas anybody interpreted the I Ching asthe fancy took them. And even today,angels continue to pack themselves intophone booths after a few pints ofGuinness, and the more cynical among usstill contend that the I Ching is really onlya more sophisticated way of tossing acoin.

Nevertheless, the I Ching remains animportant influence, so much so that theflag of South Korea

pays homage to it, containing as it doesthe four trigrams representing Heaven,Water, Earth, and Fire, as well as theT'ai Chi symbol, (yin and yang indynamic balance). Yin and Yang, whichhave entered the English language andfound a nice cosy corner for themselvesamong the furniture-hungry middleclasses, are of course generalizeddescriptions of the antitheses or mutualcorrelations in human perceptions ofphenomena in the natural world,combining to create a unity of oppositesrepresenting the origin of all things inthe universe. Unquote.As the Koreans so often remind us;Life’s Good. As long as the chairdoesn’t keel over.Read more by Bob Yareham at

www.valencia-international.comAlicante welcomes new

Part-Time British Consul with theappointment of

Sarah-Jane MorrisMrs Morris takes over from PaulRodwell who moves to a new rolewithin the Foreign Office. She will beresponsible for one of the busiest BritishConsulates in the world, with Alicanteoffice supporting more than 2 millionvisitors to the region each year, as wellas a large expat community of over165,000. Every year, the team handlesaround 2,500 consular customers, fromvictims of crime to individuals indistress.

Mrs Morris will manage Alicante inaddition to the Consulate-General inMadrid, where she has served as consulfor central and northern Spain for thelast two years.

“I am proud to have the opportunityto oversee the excellent work of theAlicante team, so ably led by Vice-Consul Lloyd Milen,” said Mrs Morris.“And I am looking forward to seeingwhat more can be done to improve yetfurther the service offered to Britishnationals.”

Mrs Morris’ job will be to focus onstrategic issues, such as new ways ofpreventing and tackling the mostcommon problems that face Britishpeople abroad. The local teams at theConsulate – led by experienced vice-consuls – will continue to lead thefrontline delivery of consular assistanceto Britons in distress.


You shop at ICELAND for COLDfood at COOL prices, but you’llreceive a WARM welcome atJávea Evangelical Church

C/. Toni Llido 5GPS - N:38.793196 and E:0.180900

At the rear of ’La Caixa’ bankat the Dolphin roundabout on Av. Lepanto

Sunday morning service 11am

On weekdays visit ourC/. Toni Llido 5 (next to La Caixa in the Port)

where you will find1000s of Greetings Cards for 1€Photocopies and Fast Printing

Crisis Start-up PacksAirport Pick-Ups, Phone Top-ups

Post and Parcel ServicePlus a LISTENING EARand UNBIASED ADVICE

We’re ‘on duty’ in the communityevery day of the week - not just on a Sunday

If you need to speak in private - ASk Tel: 96 646 3707 or 669 386 702

Centre

28 Hours fromJávea

Australia is 28 hours from Jávea - not asthe bird flies - but as the airline delivers!

Having come over to Australia forChristmas, I was asked by Clive if Iwould compare the differences in systemand entertainment living in Sydneycompared with Jávea. I did warn himthat such comparisons were difficult fora ‘Bradford Lad’ who lives in the 'Multi-Cultural Society', of Balcon al Mar.Clive, I did warn you - on your ownhead be it!

Oz TVFirst, television reception is in English(however there is a News programmethat makes several other languagesavailable) and much of the programmematerial is a direct copy of that from theUK. material, carrying lots of our ownfavourites, dramas like 'Missing' and of

course U.K. Premier Football, etc. In myopinion Oz TV has much to offer and ofcourse a fantastic range of Ozprogrammes covering every possibleinterest.

The Oz television distributioncompanies make a first class job ofproduction and distribution and qualityof both sound and vision was excellentat all times, even some of the older filmsemanating from the USA did not seem tocarry the grainy effect encounteredsometimes on programmes from the UKreceived in Spain!

Licence FeesAll TV and Radio are supported byAdvertising totally and so there is noescape from the ‘Unnatural Breaks’ ......however I do miss the Annual Feepayable in the U.K.

Signal ReceptionOf more interest I would imagine is themethods of transmission available in Ozand how they compare to the UK butmore importantly what the future mayoffer to us who have decided to makeour home in (Jávea or surroundingdistricts) Spain? I am sure it willdisappoint Clive that I did not squeezemy signal strength measuring kit into myluggage, and leave items like cothingbehind!

I find in Oz, and in particular Sydney,the system clearly way in front is that oftaking a feed signal from the existingtelephone system, (they enjoy the WiFisystem which is incorporated andsupplies a speed signal that can only beachieved by using the very latesttechnology), fibre optics.

This - now and in the future wouldseem the way to develop! With apopulation exceeding four millionpeople it is a very cost effective systempromising a huge catchment area andinstallers were guaranteed success as hasproved the case.

These findings are very similar tothose experienced in the UK, as moreareas are covered to meet a risingdemand. The speeds now available in Ozand the UK are not available here inJávea. Movistar can only supply me withspeeds up to 3Mb at best, however inJávea town for instance speeds up to9Mb and more are possible. Major citiesin Spain are coming on stream withmuch faster download times. As these

speeds become available there is sure tobe a swing to the acceptance of thissystem, after all, you would no longerrequire that large satellite dish anymore,making for a much more pleasingaesthetic appearance of your property!

Some of the local firms are nowoffering a small dish where there isdirect ‘line-of-sight’ to a strategicallypositioned transmission site situated on aconvenient mountain able to cover anarea, with a ready supply of candidatesinterested in such a system?

This method has proved to be quitesuccessful and has achieved some quiterespectful results, ranging from 4 to20Mb - more than adequate for themajority of users.

The future of 'fibre' when finallyavailable - cannot be understated - in theJávea area! Of course all these methodsinvolve a monthly subscription and if

The people who brought‘care’, ‘comfort’ and

‘understanding’ to bereaved families

in Spain

Sympathetic and promptassistance starts with

a phone call to BALBIon 610 204 864

Cremation, Repatriation or Interment

Thanksgiving and Memorialservices arranged,

religious or humanist

Cami del Cementerio 2JÁVEA - 96 579 0188

Fax: 96 579 4138

by Richard Pollock B.Ed I.Eng. FIEEIEConsultant Electronic EngineerFormerly Lecturer in RTVE at Bradford College

Satellite Fact File

Continued on page 10

December 26: Still snowed in. Why didI ever move here? It was all HER idea.She's really getting on my nerves.

December 27: Temperature dropped to30 and the pipes froze.

December 28: Warmed up to above -20.Still snowed in. SHE is driving mecrazy!!!

December 29: 10 more inches. Bobsays I have to shovel the roof or it couldcave in. That's the silliest thing I everheard. How dumb does he think I am?

December 30: Roof caved in. The snowplow driver is suing me for a milliondollars for the bump on his head. Thewife went home to her mother. Another9" predicted.

December 31: Set fire to what's left ofthe house. No more shovelling.

January 8: I feel so good. I just lovethose little white pills they keep givingme. Why am I tied to the bed?

Received from Thomas Ellsworth.


YOU DESERVE A LAUGH

WHERE CAN I GOON A SUNDAY?

There’s lots of new friendswaiting to meet you

- and free tea, coffee, cakeor biscuits afterwards, atThe ‘Oasis’ CentreNEW Sunday venue

C/. Toni Llido, 5GPS - N:38.793196 and E:0.180900

At the rear of ‘LA CAIXA” Bank at the ‘Dolphin Roundabout’

Sunday morning service 11amIf you need transport,

phone 669 386 702 or 669 386 701We are a caring church,

meeting 21st century need with 1st century Christian compassion

AND YOU THINKIT’S BEEN COLDDiary of a Snow Shoveller

December 8: 6:00 pm. It started tosnow. The first snow of the season andthe wife and I sat for hours by thewindow watching the huge soft flakesdrift down from heaven. It looked like aGrandma Moses print. So romantic, wefelt like newlyweds again. I love snow!December 9: We woke to a beautifulblanket of crystal-white snow coveringevery inch of the landscape. What afantastic sight! Can there be a morelovely place in the whole world?Moving here was the best idea I've everhad. Shovelled for the first time in yearsand felt like a boy again. I did both ourdriveway and the sidewalks. Thisafternoon the snow plow came alongand covered up the sidewalks and closedin the driveway, so I got to shovel again.What a perfect life.December 12: The sun has melted allour lovely snow. Such a disappointment.My neighbour tells me not to worry;we'll definitely have a white Christmas.No snow on Christmas would be awful!Bob says we'll have so much by the endof winter that I'll never want to see snowagain. I don't think that's possible. Bobis such a nice man. I'm glad he's ourneighbour.December 14: Snow, lovely snow! Wehad 8" last night. The temperaturedropped to -20. The cold makeseverything sparkle so. The wind tookmy breath away, but I warmed up byshovelling the driveway and sidewalks.This is the life! The snowplow cameback this afternoon and buriedeverything again. I didn't realize I wouldhave to do quite this much shovelling,but I'll certainly get back in shape thisway. I wish I wouldn't huff and puff so.December 15: 20 inches forecast. Soldmy van and bought a 4x4 Explorer.Bought snow tyres for the wife's car andtwo extra shovels. Stocked the freezer.The wife wants a wood stove in case theelectricity goes out. I think that's silly.We aren't in Alaska, after all.December 16: Ice storm this morning.Fell on my butt on the ice in thedriveway putting down salt. Hurt likeheck. The wife laughed for an hour,which I think was very cruel.December 17: Still way below freezing.Roads are too icy to go anywhere.Electricity was off for five hours. I hadto pile the blankets on to stay warm.Nothing to do but stare at the wife and

try not to irritate her. Guess I should'vebought a wood stove, but I won't admitit to her. I hate it when she's right. I can'tbelieve I'm freezing to death in my ownliving room.December 20: Electricity's back on, butwe had another 14" of the stuff lastnight. More shovelling. Took all day.Snowplow came by twice. Tried to finda neighbour’s kid to shovel, but theysaid they're too busy playing hockey. Ithink they're lying. Called the onlyhardware store around to see aboutbuying a snow blower and they're out.Might have another shipment in March.I think they're lying. Bob says I have toshovel or the city will have it done andbill me. I think he's lying.December 22: Bob was right about awhite Christmas because 13 more inchesof the white stuff fell today, and it's socold it probably won't melt till August.Took me 45 minutes to get all dressedup to go out to shovel and then I had topee. By the time I got undressed, peed,and dressed again, I was too tired toshovel. Tried to hire Bob, who has aplow on his truck for the rest of thewinter, but he says he's too busy. I thinkhe's is lying.December 23: Only 2" of snow today.And it warmed up to 0. The wife wantedme to decorate the front of the housethis morning. What is she ... nuts???Why didn't she tell me to do that amonth ago? She says she did, but I thinkshe's lying.December 24: 6" Snow packed so hardby snowplow, I broke the shovel.Thought I was having a heart attack. If Iever catch that guy who drives thatsnowplow, I'll drag him through thesnow by his hair. I know he hidesaround the corner and waits for me tofinish shovelling and then he comesdown the street at a 100 miles an hourand throws snow all over where I've justbeen! Tonight the wife wanted me tosing Christmas carols with her and openour presents, but I was busy watchingfor the snowplow.December 25: Merry Christmas. 20more inches of the slop tonight. Snowedin. The idea of shovelling makes myblood boil. I hate the snow! Then thesnowplow driver came by asking for adonation and I hit him over the headwith my shovel. The wife says I have abad attitude. I think she's an idiot. If Ihave to watch "It's a Wonderful Life"one more time, I'm going to kill her.

OASIS Centre

TOWN

SEA

JJanuary/February 2015 Nº 21 Jávea Jeard

Azorin RestaurantC/. Toni Llido Tel: 96 579 4495

Bon Retir elderly care homeC/. Cantallops 31

Tel: 96 579 0242688 883 155

Building and Tiling by [email protected]

Tel: 626 975 244

Butcher’s BlockThe English Butcher in JáveaAv del Pla (North of Yorkshire Linen)

Tel: 96 579 2676Cabo Casse HireTools and MachineryC/. Liverpool 11 (opposite the Moli)

Tel: 96 579 2502

C B InstallationsGlazing, Reforms/Building worksRupert Cooper Tel: 606 662 991

622 872 [email protected]

Let’s Support our localBusinesses

If we don’t we won’t have any one is on a tight budget then it does payto do the maths when compared withpurchasing your own system.

Over a few years having your ownsatellite dish and a free-to-air satellitereceiver wins easily as the years rollpast! This helps in keeping all youroptions open as the technology rushes onat a terrifying pace!

Check out my Web Site(www.richardsatellitesolutions.com) forthe latest suggested prices, then make arational decision! I feel that over acouple of years or so, purchasing asystem of your own, really puts youfinancially in front. Please check it as itforges ahead, it's your decision. (But asMandy Rice Davis was shown recentlysaying “He would say that, wouldn’the?”

Pricing Electrical EquipmentClive asked me to include in my reporthow prices compared with those in Spainand my observation is that it's rathersimilar to Spain and the U.K. Large businesses are slowly loosing theirgrip as more and more people are testingout the claimed quality and of vitalimportance - the price! At this point it's

very interesting to checkout the on-line-prices. In most cases they are extremelycompetitive, to say the least. More oftenthan not this results in an on-line-sale!!!

You would be unwise buying onlinefrom somewhere unable to providespeedy after-sales-service. It it badenough expecting a manufacturer inZaragoza to rectify a problem, the cost ofreturning the item being borne by theshop that sold it to you, but buyingelectronic items from the UK does seemfraught with unnecessary risk.

Smart TV - Protect your PrivacyQuite a few people have recentlyinvested in ‘Smart TV’ and there is ahuge range of products regularlyadvertised. All that is required is a goodADSL signal (if you encounter problemswith some signals, please write and giveme details) and then off you go. It hasbeen discovered that besides you beingable to use the TV as normal now usingthe extra facilities, even down to makingpurchases etc, some of the information iscollected and fed back to themanufacturers and it seems this is notmade clear to the product owner!

Indeed in some cases only afteragreeing are you able to enjoy the full

If you live in a Community of Horizontal Owners,we will see if there are problems, and come upwith the answers, IN SPANISH, for YOU tosubmit to the President or Administrator.

SUIS BOGA TELECOM SL CIF:B54530738 Reg Mercantil Government Public Body CMT Licensedwww.swisscable.es eMail: [email protected]: Mon-Fri 9am - 2pm, at Ctra. Cabo la Nao 67 (Km 10), Balcon al Mar, Jávea 03738

Prices exclusive of IVA. Offersonly valid till end of offer.Terms and Conditions Apply.

Up to 30Mbps Internet in ourcable network and selected

urbanizations:Golden Beach II - Floridamar

Golden Beach - Jardines del PuertoSan Esteban Urb - Golden Port

Jardines del Mar - Jardines del RioLa Isla - Jardines de GorgosNou Fontana - La SéniaJavea Park Bloq 5-6-7-8-9 Urba-Tenis - Altamar I

Puerto Real A-B-C - Don Pepel’Ancora Bloq 12-13-14 Menorca Bloq 1-2-3Jardines del PlaJardines del Sol II

OTHER AREASAll packages include full installation

and FREE Wireless RouterNothing more to pay in first year

SPECIAL WINTER OFFERINTERNET PRICES FOR NEW

CUSTOMERSsigning THIS WEEk .

2Mbps - €7,494Mbps - €9,996Mbps - €14,99

Installation not included.Terms/conditions apply:

Limited to 1 year. UKTV required forextension.

Uk TV + INTERNET 4Mbpsfor 49,99€

First year free 400 minutes telephonesubscription (up to £10) if you sign THIS WEEk.No landline required

Installation price not included

INTERNET (no phone line needed)

Continued on next page

Satellite Fact FileContinued from page 8


facility. The manufactures claim thisinformation is skimmed off to provideinformation on product use etc. Howeverwe now live in a world where thevarious trends are eagerly followed byadvertising companies and the like whosell on this valuable information.

Wrapped up in there may be someinformation, very private to the owner ofthe Smart T.V. A good imagination willcause you to think twice before usingSmart TV to buy items, using your bank,credit card or PIN codes.

It is possible in some cases to requestthis facility remains disconnected. Itpays to check with your supplying dealeron this issue!

First impressions of SydneyNow a little about Sydney itself. Myrelatives live in an area that comprises oflarge housing areas with, on average, aplot of between half an acre and four orfive acres, with only one dwelling houseallowed per plot! Of course as youwander around and head into the Cityproper, it's very much of a cosmopolitannature, colour really does not seem to bean issue. It is nice to see besides the mixof those from the Continent, Africa,Middle-East etc. Turning my attentionto food, always a favourite, on offer are

the very best Restaurants of the World,capable of supplying top quality cuisineand at very sensible prices and a variety ofwines suitable for any palate (I amassured)!

Equally, having tried more competitivepriced restaurants I can vouch the value isstill very good at more economical prices.All nations seemed very well catered forand to suit all pockets!Places of WorshipClive did ask me (well, he would,wouldn’t he?) to check out the situationregarding Churches. My late wife Jeanwas very much a Church-goer and I didnotice a wide variety of places availablefor the many demands of the variousreligious convictions. Some weremagnificent buildings others much lessopulent, but judging from the attendanceon their chosen days, clearly thecommunity had much on offer whatevertheir beliefs.

And Astra2G was successfully launched and ispositioned temporarily until tests havebeen concluded and then moved. Whenthat happens, we will let you know.Richard Pollock B.Ed I.Eng. FIEEIE

<[email protected]>

DELIVER Store & MoreA & M Henry will buy and bringthings to you, or deliver. Nothingtoo much trouble, 633 294 509

Helping Hands (J and J)Personal care, Overnight stays,Ironing, Washing, Light housework,Social occasions, ShoppingTel: 634 735 105 and 660 143 503

Independent Financial AdviceLee Hodges 699 966 [email protected]

L P Catering SupliesEverything for restaurants at anaffordable price

Tel: 96 579 3893Susana: 607 630 221Sergio: 647 540 862

Milar MoraguesThe corner shop with trade pricesAv. del Pla 43 Tel: 96 646 1677www.milar.es


If we don’t we won’t have any

I want TV, Internet and Phone from a local providerwho talks my Language - and answers my questions

Office Phone: (leave message if occupied) 96 577 1121 (Accounts Ext. 202, Tech. Help Ext. 220)Sales (Anne): 679 797 473 (General Enquiries) 865 667 123 Providing service to individuals, Urbanisations and Apartment Blocksin Jávea, Moraira, Benissa, Calpe, Benitachell, Gata, Jesús Pobre, Els Poblets and Vergel

No obligationFREE

Site Survey

PHONE SERVICEWe’ve partnered withto bring you the mostcompetitive tariffs to

Europe / USA / Australia 5c min.FREE calls between

Mobile clientsNo need for Telefónica lineBring your current number

or have a new oneAutomatic Top-Up ServiceNever run out of credit

Jávea’s Main Internet ProviderMore than 1,000 homes can´t be wrong.

Save money! BRONZE PACkAGE(TV+INTERNET) from 49,99€

Got a 1m dish our GOLD PACkAGE isfor you.

We’re Proud of our ServiceEvery provider has problems

- most cannot be predicted or prevented.

We take pride in the High level of interest wetake in resolving issues to ensure our existingsubscribers have confidence in reccomending

us to their friends.

New Channel 5 test images alreadyon our EXTENDED package.

NEW FREE HOTSPOTSfor customersat Mas y Masend of Arenal and our offices.NEW HD channels coming soon to ourBEAM/CABLE users, required by manyLARGE SCREEN TVs. We plan to movechannels starting 1st September, withSPORTS channels being first to move.

Contract Internet, Phone and TVin our money-saving package. More details

from our offices or [email protected]

©

© 2009 SH MOECELT ,SP S .

xeosU

aidibProh su nióvre o niócucre ins

cnenoCouds

in nióacau aex de suau

cH

©

© 2009 SH MOECELT ,SP S .

xeosU

aidibProh su nióvre o niócucre ins

cnenoCouds

in nióacau aex de suau

cH

Satellite Fact FileContinued from previous page

Record year for foreign touristsBetween January and November lastyear, more than 61.7 millioninternational tourists visited Spain. Thatfigure is higher than the total for all of2013, 60.65 million, which is to say that2014 has already been a record year fortourist visits to the country. The countrybroke the 60-million barrier for the firsttime in 2013 – a figure that looked likeit would be difficult to beat, given that itwas partly due to the weakness of othertourist markets, such as Egypt, whichwas the victim of political instabilityduring the year. The United Kingdomcontinues to be the main source oftourist visits to Spain, accounting for aquarter of the total.

Norwegian BenefactorsA Norwegian family, resident in Jávea,have donated €1000 to the Town'sSocial Services Department through theAssociation of Women Entrepreneurs(MEJ) to help support a single parentfamily. The benefactors have made anumber of donations over the past fewmonths totalling €4000, asking onlythat the money is used to support


MPM Property RepairsMaintanance, Management andRepairs Tel: 96 577 0205

681 005 731

NURSE Gail McCaffertyRGN.NMB regd/[email protected] 667 316 954

Painting and DecoratingPinturas Jaime Ortola 609 677 094www.pinturasortola.net

P C HighwayCalle Niza 13 Tel: 96 646 [email protected]

Pick-up and Deliver ServiceCovering Alicante to Gandia - they’lleven pay for an item and fetch it.Andrea and Mark 633 294 509

Rent an OfficiantFor a Wedding, Funeral, Memorial orThanksgiving occasion:Rev. Clive Read 669 386 [email protected]

Second-hand furniture storeSheila’s Deals 609 827 [email protected]

Septic (toilet) problemsLimpiezas Jávea 608 861 153www.limpiezasjavea.com

Spanish Lessonswww.languagecentremoraira.com

699 216 516

Swiss Cable - and much moreTlf: 96 577 1121

[email protected]

Taxi [email protected] payment OK - Airports - Tours

633 400 044Tanatorio JáveaUndertaking in your language

Tel: 610 204 864





women who have been suffering ill-treatment or a difficult separation.

AMJASA ends the year with 1.5 million profitJávea’s municipal water companyAMJASA closed the year with profits of€1.5 million which will be used toinvest in improving the waterdistribution network. The continuedinvestment in infrastructure has raisedthe value of the company from 13.5million to 17.5 million over the lastthree years. The company is alsoproposing to set up a citizen'sparticipatory committee to oversee itsfunctions and policies. The committeewill consist of representatives fromAMJASA, Associations, consumers,water professionals as well as theagricultural and education sectors.

Flexi-time working increasesproductivityIn 2008 Iberdrola, introducedcompressed working hours for its 9,000-strong workforce. The day began at7.15am and ended at 2.50pm, with a 45-minute flexi-time option. Six years onfrom the initiative the facts speak forthemselves: “We have improvedproductivity and increased our workinghours by more than half-a-million peryear. We have reduced absenteeism by20 percent, while accidents in the

A year inthe life ofa Spanishtown

Xabia / Jávea

Words by the late Charlene Quinceand photos by Billie Cook

is still on sale atHUMPTY DUMPTY (Javea Park)

LA RULLA andOASIS HELP CENTRE

(both in the Port)

10€Why not enjoy a nostalgic journey at

www.memories-of-javea.comBillie Cook

Artist / PhotographerTel: 636 161 941

You can ‘friend me’ on Facebook?

Bloque laying,concretelevelling,

foundations,crazy paving,

slab paving, allkinds of floor

and wall tiling,rendering,

painting, window fitting,balustrade, roofing,

landscape gardening, etc. Over 20 years experience in Spain -

References AvailableBest Prices in Town

Call Victor for FREE Quote626 975 244

Collection and delivery of Urgent items in Marina Alta

by Sergio LaffitteTlf. 673 546 193

http://tinyurl.com/ch2txx3Prices start at 3,50€

Agenda 21 updateContinued from page 6


HOLY MENand 3 BEARS

A Catholic Priest, a Baptist Preacher anda Rabbi all served as Chaplains to thestudents of Northern Michigan Universityat Marquette in the Upper Peninsula ofMichigan. They would get together twoor three times a week for coffee and totalk shop.

One day, someone made the commentthat preaching to people isn't really allthat hard, a real challenge would be topreach to a bear. One thing led to another,and they decided to do an experiment.They would all go out into the woods,find a bear, preach to it, and attempt toconvert it to their religion.

Seven days later, they all cametogether to discuss their experiences.Father Flannery, who had his arm in asling, was on crutches, and had variousbandages on his body and limbs, wentfirst.

'Well,' he said, 'I went into the woodsto find me a bear. And when I found him,I began to read to him from theCatechism. Well, that bear wantednothing to do with me and began to slapme around. So I quickly grabbed my holywater, sprinkled him and, Holy MaryMother of God, he became as gentle as alamb. The Bishop is coming out nextweek to give him first communion andconfirmation.'

Reverend Billy Bob the Baptist, spokenext. He was in a wheelchair, had onearm and both legs in casts, and had an IVdrip. In his best fire-and-brimstoneoratory, he exclaimed, ‘WELL, brothers,you KNOW that we Baptists don'tsprinkle! I went out and I FOUND me abear. And then I began to read to my bearfrom God's HOLY WORD! But that bearwanted nothing to do with me. So I tookHOLD of him and we began to wrestle.We wrestled down one hill, UP anotherand DOWN another until we came to acreek. So I quickly DUNKED him andBAPTISED his hairy soul. And just likeyou said, he became as gentle as a lamb.We spent the rest of the day praisingJesus. Hallelujah!’

The Priest and the Reverend bothlooked down at the Rabbi, who was lyingin a hospital bed. He was in a body castand traction with IVs and monitorsrunning in and out of him. He was inreally bad shape. The Rabbi looked upand said: ‘Looking back on it,circumcision may not have been the bestway to start.’ from Lesley Myer


Townhall proposes newLaw to put limits on

activities which disruptcivic life

Jávea Councillors discussed a proposednew Law for civic coexistence andsecurity, an administrative tool thatregulates the uses of public space "as aplace of coexistence and civility inwhich to develop free citizenshipactivities with full respect for the dignityand rights of others and the plurality ofexpressions and various life formsexisting in Jávea".

Mayor, José Chulvi, said the proposalwill replace a Law passed in 1953 andanswers many current problems, givinga legal framework with which to tackleproblems in legal limbo, such as ‘bottleparties’ on open land, door-to-doorselling, abandoning plots or disobeyingred flags on the beaches.

The Mayor insists the basic purposeof this ordinance is not to pursue thecitizen, but to be an effective tool incircumstances that may affect or altercoexistence.

It is the outcome of almost two yearsof work in departments such as PublicSafety, Services and input from advisorycouncils as Planning or the Agrarian. Itwas discussed in the Information andServices Committee which unanimouslyapproved the proposals. Once approvedby Councillors it will be effective withina month.

Police Inspector Jose AntonioMonfort, said the 189 articles (theChurch of England has only 39) of theordinance-limiting actions thatundermine dignity, deal with visualdegradation of the urban environment(painted, banners, posters and leaflets)and activities such as betting, intrusivebegging and the demand for sexualservices, conducting physiologicalneeds, noise, consumption of alcohol,unauthorised street vendors, the vandalattitudes in the use of street furniture,obligations when organising publicevents and other behaviours that disturbpeaceful coexistence.

Another section is limited to theprovisions relating to the cleaning ofpublic areas and collecting municipalwaste. And other sections regulatecleaning buildings, plots and agriculturalplots, use and enjoyment of the beachesand coastal areas and ownership of petsand their limits in public areas.

Among the new penalties introducedis that besides the powers given topolice inspectors to open disciplinaryproceedings, and to rescuers to prohibitbathing at beaches, is a power to theMayor, who may issue orders to addressurgent situations.

Everything you needto survive the

Spanish HealthService - for 6,50€

The Health Service in Spain is every bitas good - and many say MUCH better -than in the UK, but no matter the levelof professionalism and skill of thedoctor or nursing staff - if you don’tspeak Spanish, ‘Murphy’s Law’ saysthose who care for you will notunderstand English or Spanglish.

What they DO understand on theCosta Blanca, and instantly recognise, isthe Booklet “Tell the Doctor” whichlists all the words and phrases you arelikely to need during your visit to theHealth Centre or Hospital.

The book is NOT intended to replacea competent Interpreter for those visitswhen accuracy and understanding areessential.

Originally compiled by JennyBussey, founder of Jalon Valley HELP,copies can be obtained from the OASISHELP CENTRE, C/. Toni Llido 5 (atthe rear of La Caixa bank in the Port)for 6,50€ a copy.

Tell the Doctor is also published inFrench and German, but the OASISgenerally only stocks the (blue covered)English edition.

RUSTIC LAND FOR SALE(Price negotiable) OR RENT

Many uses. Could be builder’s yard,

or site for Static Caravan (subjectto any permissions from Townhall).

2 minutes from Benitachell.GOOD ACCESS

Tel: 696 76 73 49

January/February 2015 Nº 21 Jávea JeardFishing

The rain was pouring and there was a bigpuddle in front of the pub. A ragged oldman was standing there with a rod andhanging a string into the puddle.

A curious gentleman came over tohim and asked what he was doing.'Fishing,' the old man said simply. 'Poor old fool,' the gentleman thoughtand he invited the ragged old man to adrink in the pub.

As he felt he should start someconversation while they were sippingtheir whisky, the gentleman asked, ‘Andhow many have you caught?'

'You're the eighth,' the old mananswered.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -GOLDEN

ANNIVERSARYA couple were celebrating 50 yearstogether. Their three children, all verysuccessful, agreed to a Sunday dinner intheir honour.

"Happy Anniversary Mum and Dad,"gushed son number one. 'Sorry I'mrunning late. I had an emergency at thehospital with a patient, you know how itis, and I didn't have time to get you agift."

"Not to worry," said the father. "Theimportant thing is that we're all togethertoday."

Son number two arrived andannounced, "You and Mum look great,Dad. I just flew in from Los Angelesbetween depositions and didn't have timeto shop for you."

"It's nothing," said the father. "We'reglad you were able to come."

Just then the daughter arrived. "Helloand happy anniversary! I'm sorry, but myboss is sending me out of town and I wasreally busy packing so I didn't have timeto get you anything."

After they had finished dessert, thefather said, "There's something yourmother and I have wanted to tell you fora long time. You see, we were very poor.Despite this, we were able to send eachof you to college. Throughout the yearsyour mother and I knew that we lovedeach other very much, but we just neverfound the time to get married."

The three children gasped and allsaid, "You mean we're bastards?"

"Yep," said the father, "And cheapones too."

Christmas Morning GolfFour passionate senior golfers wereplaying their weekly game of golf, - oneremarked how nice it would be to wakeup on Christmas morning, roll out ofbed and without an argument go directlyto the golf course, meet his buddies andplay a round of golf.

His buddies all chimed in and said,"Let's do it! We'll make it a priority; - letus figure out a way and meet here early,Christmas morning."

Months later, that special morningarrives, and there they are on the golfcourse. The first man says, "Boy thisgame cost me a fortune! I bought mywife a diamond ring that she can't takeher eyes off of."

The second says, "I spent a ton too.My wife is at home planning the cruise Igave her. She was up to her eyeballs inbrochures."

The third says "Well my wife is athome admiring her new car, reading themanual."

They all turned to the last guy in thegroup who is staring at them like theyhave lost their minds. "I can't believeyou all went to such expense for thisgolf game. I slapped my wife on thebutt and said, 'Well my darling; - MerryChristmas! It's a great morning -intercourse or golfcourse -"

She said: "Don't forget your hat."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Paddy took 2 stuffed dogsto the Antiques Road Show

“Ooh”, said the presenter. “This is avery rare set produced by the celebratedJohns Brothers - taxidermists whooperated in London at the turn of the lastcentury. Do you have any idea what theywould fetch if they were in goodcondition?”

“Sticks”.. said Paddyfrom Rchard Pollock

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Sunday school children were

asked to draw theirinterpretation

of the Christmas storyMost of the children drew mangerscenes to include the shepherds, angels,the star, the baby Jesus in the manger aswould be expected. Little Jimmyproudly showed his picture of a jetliner.There were 4 distinct faces looking outthe windows.

When the Sunday school teacherasked Jimmy to explain the drawing, hesaid it was the "flight out of Egypt." Hepointed to the one face and said "that is

Joseph," another face was Mary, thelittle face of course was Jesus.

The teacher asked him who is theface in the front of the plane. Jimmyreplied, "It's Pontius, the pilot, ofcourse."

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -MOSTLY WISDOM

1. Light travels faster than sound. This iswhy some people appear bright untilyou hear them speak.2. A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A taxis a fine for doing well.3. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.4. A day without sunshine is like, well,night.5. Change is inevitable, except from avending machine.6. Those who live by the sword get shotby those who don't.7. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficientlytalented fool.8. The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you havea 50-50 chance of getting somethingright, there's a 90% probability you'll getit wrong.9. It is said that if you line up all the carsin the world end-to-end, someone fromCalifornia would be stupid enough to tryto pass them.10. If the shoe fits, get another one justlike it.11. The things that come to those whowait may be the things left by those whogot there first.12. Give a man a fish and he will eat fora day. Teach a man to fish and he will sitin a boat all day drinking beer.13. Flashlight: A case for holding deadbatteries.14. God gave you toes as a device forfinding furniture in the dark.15. When you go into court, you areputting yourself in the hands of twelvepeople who weren't smart enough to getout of jury duty.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -NOW I BELIEVE IN THEPROPHET MOHAMMAD

I decided to go to the Mosque for a firsttime to see what it was all about.

I sat down and the Iman came up tome, laid his hands on my hand and saidby the will of Allah the All Mighty andthe Prophet Mohamad you will walktoday.

I told him I was not paralysed.He came back and laid his hands on meand repeated the same thing. Again Itold him there is nothing wrong withme.

After the prayers I stepped outsideand lo and behold my car had beenstolen.

Are you ready forMore HUMOUR?


hear whether or not they have beensuccesful, together with dates will benotified during the first fortnight ofMarch.Those interested can check out the rulesin thehttp://artxabia.com/site/convocatoria-utilizacion-salas-de-exposiciones-de-xabia-2015-2016

Local artists invited toexhibit by Jávea Townhall

The City invites applications from artistsinterested in exhibiting in public areas ofJávea. The application period is openuntil February 6

The City of Jávea has opened the way tosubmit applications for use during the2015-2016 season: Lambert Arts Center,in the historic center, and the Casa deCable in the Port. The period for artiststo make their proposals, both individualand collective in character, expires onFriday, February 6th and can physicallybe delivered to the Casa de Cultura, orby eMail to [email protected]

The complete rules of applicationsare available on the news section of thewww.artxabia.com page.

Every exhibitor will be exected toagree with the City on which of the

MAKE-UP OUTLETMac Benefit Urban Decay

Call SUSAN onSpanish mobile: 722 763 703

[email protected]

ROADRUNNERREMOVALS: Spain - UK - Spain

Monthly trips - Fully insured - Competitive ratesFull house moves - White goods - Motor bikesQuads and smaller items - and pets as well.

Call WAYNE on 633 933 [email protected]

exhibited items should be donated to theTowbhall, to become part of theMunicipal Artistic Fund at JáveaTownhall.

The production of works andtransport, assembly and disassemblymust be borne by the artists who areselected. The duration of each of thepresentations will be three weeks andexhibition dates will be subject toavailability of rooms, but artists canspecify theur preference. Applicants will

is printed and produced atOasis Centrein Jávea Port(C/. Toni Llido 5)

An announcement for

your businesscan be included for

SUGGESTED DONATIONSingle column 25€Half column 15€Quarter column 10€All announcements are printed nextto editorial, to ensure maximum

impact/readership.Tax deductible receipts given for alldonations, and Modelo 182 issued toall donors who request one, to deduct

donations to: Iglesia GIDE (Cif:R0300542H) from their Renta return

We rely on your [email protected]: 669 386 702

Jávea Jeard

Jávea Port Oasis Help Centre

You can never tell if itis true or a send-up

A government survey has shown 91% ofimmigrants come to Britain so that theycould see their own doctor.

A dwarf goes to a very good but verybusy doctor and asks "I know you arebusy but do you treat dwarfs?"The doctor replies "Yes, but you willhave to be a little patient".

63 Pakistanis died in Bradford thismorning. The Police said it was not aterrorist attack, a bunk bed collapsed.The police are blaming AL IKEA .

Jonathan Ross has been accused ofshoplifting a kitchen utensil from Tesco.Ross says it was a whisk he wasprepared to take.

Police stop a Pakistani in his transit vanon the motorway. Policeman says "Doyou know the limit is 70?"

The driver leans into the back andsays: "Hear that........3 of you will haveto get out!"

Paddy and Mick stagger out of the zoowith blood pouring from them. Paddysaid "That's the last time I go liondancing."

Paddy says to Mick, "Christmas Day ison Friday this year." Mick said, "Let'shope it's not the 13th then."

My mate just hired an Eastern Europeancleaner, took her 15 hours to hoover thehouse. Turns out she was a slovak.

Since the snow came, all the wife hasdone is look through the window. If itgets any worse, I'll have to let her in.

I've been charged with murder forkilling a man with sandpaper. To behonest I only intended to rough him up abit.

Two women called at my door andasked what bread I ate. When I saidwhite, they gave me a lecture on thebenefits of brown bread for 30 minutes.I think they were those Hovis Witnesses.

Seven wheelchair athletes have beenbanned from the Paralympics after theytested positive for WD40.

Just a reminder to those who stoleelectrical Goods in last year's riots....your one year manufacturer's warrantyruns out soon.

workplace have fallen by 15%.” Butdespite the evidence, Iberdrola is aloneamong Spanish private-sector employersin moving toward more rational workinghours, although Barcelona-basedbrewery Damm is about to follow suit.

Xàbia fights hotel plan for lighthouseJávea’s Mayor Chulvi is expected totravel to the Ministry of Development toargue the case that the San AntonioLighthouse should be an environmentaland tourism centre, in keeping with itslocation on the edge of the MarineReserve and Montgó Natural Park,rather than a luxury hotel, as proposedby Denia empresario, David Morera.

The hotel proposal has already beenagreed by the Alicante Ports Authority,without consulting Jávea or any of theother bodies concerned, such as theMontgó Park Governing body. The lawgoverning the management of the Park(PORN) 2002, stated that it expected thelighthouse to be dedicated to raiseawareness about the management of thepark's coastline.

Marina Alta ‘loses’ 23,000 peopleThe clearing out of the Padrón recordsrequired by the Institute of Nationalstatistics, has left the Marina Alta with apopulation back to what it was beforethe housing bubble, i.e. a reduction of23,000 inhabitants down to a total of lessthan 180,000: Jávea slips from 33,149 to29,067. The biggest fall was seen inCalpe. This fall represents a big financialhit to municipal coffers, which rely on agrant from the state for each person onthe Padrón.

"Bad Bank" properties on sale from this monthA total of 14.031 properties of the"Sociedad de Gestión de ActivosProcedentes de la ReestructuraciónBancaria" (Company managing assetsproceeding from bank Restructuring(SAREB)) in the Comunidad will bemarketed from this week by three realestate companies. These are propertiesawarded by the 'bad bank' to Altamira,Servihabitat and Solvia under the Iberoproject. This represents the largestpackage of assets whose managementthe entity has divested to date.

January/February 2015 Nº 21 Jávea JeardTwo Indian junkies accidentally snortedcurry powder instead of cocaine. Both inhospital...... One's in a korma....... Theother's got a dodgy tikka!

In the first few days of the Olympics,eastern europeans took gold, silver,bronze, copper and lead.

Sailing results are in: USA took gold,GB took silver and Somalia took aMiddle aged couple from Weymouth.

A boy asks his granny, “Have you seenmy pills, they were labelled LSD?”Granny replies, “forget about the pills,have you seen the dragons in thekitchen?”

A woman standing nude in front of amirror says to her husband: “I lookhorrible, I feel fat and ugly, pay me acompliment.” He replies, “Your eyesightis perfect.”

An elderly couple are in church. Abouthalfway through the service, the wifeleans over and says to her husband, “Ijust silently ‘broke-wind’ what do youthink I should do?” He replied, “Put anew battery in your hearing aid.”

all received from Ian Thoma

MUCH MORETHAN CARDS

Oasis Help Centre was established after3 local suicides in 2013. Assuming theremight be a ‘stigma’ to using a ‘HelpCentre’ - we decided to offer greetingcards at 1€, TV magazines and thefreebie newspapers from our premises atthe rear of La Caixa bank in the Port.We also supply the widest range of printservices in Jávea. Come and see us?

Agenda 21 ReportContinued from page 12

to Marcos, to distribute to thechildren after their Christmaslunch or for the 6th Januarycelebrations. I would like to takethis opportunity to thank all thosepeople who brought food for theHarvest Festival and gifts for thechildren, they were veryappreciated.As I write this article, news isjust coming in that more than 40bodies have been retrieved fromthe Java Sea after the discoveryof debris from missing AirAsiaflight QZ8501. Our thoughts andprayers are with the family andfriends of all those people whohave had their lives so suddenlytaken from them. It makes usrealise how fragile life is andhow important it is to heal brokenrelationships and to forgive thosethat have hurt us. It must havebeen terrifying for those peopleon board that flight when theplane got into difficulties. I havebeen on flights, one in particular

hit by the crisis, which wereplaced under the tree. In the weekbefore Christmas Pastor Marcosfrom the Spanish EvangelicalChurch who holds his services inthe town, came and collectedmost of the food we had from ourHarvest Festival table. Marcoswas organising a lunch onChristmas Day for homelesspeople or families hit by thecrisis and he wanted to give eachfamily extra food to take homewith them as a gift.On Christmas Day after our ownChurch service at the Oasis,which was well attended, Cliveand I collected all the gifts fromunder the tree and delivered them

Christmas is over for anotheryear, for me it was last minutepreparation and shopping. Inmid-October when we put ourChristmas cards on display atthe Oasis Centre it seemed to beweeks away, but where havethose weeks gone? Decemberwas a busy time for us at theOasis selling cards andcalendars, as well as helping oradvising people when they haveproblems or need advice.As I wrote in the last issue, wehad a Christmas tree andencouraged readers andcustomers to bring small giftseither wrapped, or for me towrap, for children from families


Womanto Woman(but men are welcome)

by Ann Readafter her 5-year‘sabbatical’


�� "!'��+"(%� ��,�!��*��)�%��'"�"(%��%'!�%&��"%%��"!!�%��!'�%!�'�"!�� ")�%&��%" �*��%��'�*��%"(��'��+��"(%��%�'"��#��!��!��%%�)��'�"(%�#%� �&�&��!�%$(�'��'"��%'��*��*��#�"!��'"��&��*��'��%�+"(�*��"��'�"%�#%��%�(&�'"��)�%�

��

�(%�*��&�'��*��!��" #��'��*��)��&&�'" "%��'��!�� ,�!��'�'��&��

�!'��'��!��*�-��&(�&�%��"%�+"(��+"(�&�!��'��&'"�24#2$1*#&12 4+-"(2*.20"*.�$/- &��'"��+��!�+"(%��%&'� ��,�!��*��%%�)��!��*�*��&�

&�$)"1(&�"�5&17�1&"2/."#,&�:��'/1�&"$)�-"("8*.&�$/,,&$3&%�'1/-�/41�01&-*2&2�

�&22"(&�$/.3"$3�0/*.3��

��

��

��

�'�7/4�)"5&�#&&.�6*3)�3)&��

"2*2��/0*�)/0�2&15*$&�'/1�"�,/.(�3*-

&��7/4�)"5&�/41��

��".%��

��!�'/1�"�2&15*$&�

3)"3�)"2�#&$/-&�,&22�1&,*"#,&��6

*3)�3)&�0"22"(&�/'�3*-&�

�"��!&(%��(!�!'�%%(#'��%��#'�"��+"(%� ��,�!�&��

#��&��" #��'��'��"*

�%�#�%'�"��'��&��"% �

�!&'��"��*�&'��)�&�'&�

'"��&�")�%�'��%��&��!�!"��)�%+��%" �'��

��

*��!�+"(%�

��,�!��%%�)�&�*��*��#�"!��'"��&��

*��'��%�+"(�*

�!'�'"��"��'��%" �%$(�'��'"��

%'��"%�#%��%�(&�'"��)�%��

��

��!��%/&2.93�*3�

!/41��"-&��

!/41��%%1&22��

!/41��)/.&��4-#&12��

!/41�&�"*,�"%%1&22��

�*3,&2�/'�-"("8*.&2�3/�6

)*$)�7/4�"1&�",1&"%7�24#2$1*#&%��

��

��

��&��)��'��&��"% ��'�'��"#��"#�'"��!&(%��"!'�!(�'+��

��

No need to be without your UK MagWe’ll bring your favourite

UK Magazines, avoiding the exhorbitant postal

surcharges imposed by some UK publishers

To order YOUR magazine, go to www.ukmagsinspain.netBUT you must enter YOUR NAME and then the delivery address as: Doree Bonner UK Mags, 21 Leafield Way, CORSHAM, Wilts, SN13 9SWIf you have a problem, send details to: [email protected]

Once you subscribe to your magazine, youMUST give us your phone number so we can

tell you we have your magazine.We can also bring parcels/packets from the UKWe phone. so you can collect from Oasis,

(next to La Caixa in the Port),the cost is 1€ for each magazine collected.

Message contact point: 669 386 702

ANSWER: This regulation of the EU650/2012 deals with different things,but the reason English citizens need tolook at their will is that this newRegulation of the EU establishes that:

1. When a person dies residentin one country of the European Unionbut national of another, the lawapplicable to his/her inheritance willbe the one that he/she has establishedexpressly in his will and not the oneestablished by the International Normsof each country (which may be inconflict). This is good news becausean English national living in Spain canestablish that he/she wishes EnglishLaw to rule his/her inheritance andthis will avoid any possible risk ofclaims from children against thespouse on the basis of the system ofobligatory heirs established in Spanishlaw, which has always caused worryand concern in the case of childrenfrom previous marriages etc.

2. If a person passes away afterthe 17th of August of 2015, unless hehas said differently in his will (asexplained above), the legislationapplicable to his inheritance will bethat of his country of last residence.This is very important for Englishpeople living in Spain, because underSpanish law you cannot leaveeverything to your wife as 2/3 of theestate has to be left to children. In


Ombudsman orderstransfer from suspected

liberation schemeThe Pensions Ombudsman has ordered amember be allowed to transfer out of asuspected pensions liberation scheme ina landmark ruling.

However, while the Ombudsman hasordered for the scheme to repay atransfer value of at least the originalamount plus interest to the member it hassaid it possible the member’s entirepension savings have ‘disappeared’.

Pension liberation, also known aspension release or pension unlocking, isthe practice of transferring legitimatepension savings into a new scheme thatallows the saver to access their pensioncash before they reach 55.

This case is one of many suspectedpension liberation cases the Ombudsmanis currently deciding. In early January2015 the Ombudsman will publish aseries of decisions relating to caseswhere members have requested atransfer, but have been blocked by theceding scheme due to fears that the newscheme is a scam.

These cases are different to the onethe Ombudsman has ruled on. In the caseof ‘Mr X’, he transferred almost£370,000 in June 2012 out of definedbenefit NHS Scotland scheme to theCapita Oak Pension Scheme after beingtold he would get investment returns of 8to 12%.

Once the transfer went through, hebecame concerned about his decisionand asked to transfer out of the CapitaOak Scheme. The trustee, ImperialTrustees Services, never responded to hismany requests.

The Ombudsman ruled the membershould be entitled to transfer out of thescheme.

The ruling stated: ‘We directed thetrustee to pay a transfer value of at leastthe original amount, plus interest. Mr Xcan enforce the direction in the courts,though the Ombudsman noted that evenif the trustee engaged with enforcement,Mr X might find that some or all of themoney had disappeared.’The Pensions Ombudsman said that as ofOctober it had received 140 complaintsin relation to pension liberation andnearly 90% of these are from peoplewhose pension provider has not alloweda transfer because the provider believesthat its purpose is pension liberation.

Give your car a BOOST

Unleash its true potentialFast and efficient remapping serviceIncrease BHP & torque by up to 35%Reduce fuel cost by up to 30%Good saving or your money back

also AIR-CON RECHARGEMobile Service

GARY WILLASTel: 652 196 274

WILL your WILL let you leave what youWILL to whom you WILL?

QUESTION: A Solicitor spoke the other day on televisionabout the new directive 650/2012 that it was essential thatpeople retired in a country different of their country ofnationality within the European Union revise their wills.What is all this about?

other words if you are resident inSpain, have children and do notestablish on your will that you wishEnglish Law (your national law ) torule your inheritance, your spouse willnot be allowed to receive his/her fullinheritance as it would contradict theSpanish rules of obligatory heirswhich would be applicableautomatically because of the newregulation.

Consequences:1. If you have children but have

made a will leaving all assets to yourspouse, make sure that you haveclearly stated on your will that youwish your national law (English law)to rule your inheritance. If you havenot, you need to speak to a solicitorabout this new European directive andadd this statement to your will.

2. If you are married and you havebeen concerned with possible claimsby your spouses children against yourestate this risk can be completelyremoved by your spouse’s stating onher/his will that it should be Englishlaw that rules the inheritance.

Conclusion:The new regulation has given muchmore strength to the testators /testatrix,letting them choose between Englishor Spanish Law, which is good, butprecaution is a must because under thenew regulation, if nothing is said andyou are a resident in Spain,automatically the law applicable willbe Spanish law which does not permitthat spouses leave everything to eachother if there are children.

To avoid nasty surprises visit yoursolicitor and arrange for the Notary tochange the wording of your will due tothe new Regulation of the EU.650/2012.

Readers can contact us on 950 4727 75. [email protected]


Capital Gains Tax in Spainfor 65 years old or over

Question I am a 65 year old IrishCitizen, and I intend to sell my propertyin Spain. I have heard that my age givestax advantages in the amount of CapitalGains Tax payable on the sale. Is thistrue?

Dear reader, thank you for your enquiry.In article 33 4. B) of Law 35/2006 ofIncome Tax for Individuals, it stipulates:

‘the gains as a consequence oftransfer of the habitual residence (home)by any person 65 years old or over, orpeople experiencing severe or highdependency’ shall be exempt fromCapital Gains Tax.

Therefore, you would pay no capitalgains tax if you meet the following tworequirements:

i) That you are 65 years old or overat the time of transfer, or in this case, atthe time of the sale, and

ii) If the property sold is your mainand habitual residence. You must be taxresident in Spain, the law says that "theproperty would be deemed as habitualresidence….that in which the taxpayerresides for a continuous period of threeyears", although some exceptions areallowed.

As always, if you are going to sellyour property, it is very important thatyou prepare all documentation and verifythat you have everything in order to sellwithout problems. Also, for tax purposesit is essential to check that your propertyis registered as your main and habitualresidence.

However, it is worth noting thatrecent tax reforms approved by Law26/2014, of 27 November, introducesome changes that affect people’s capitalgains when they are 65 or over. The newArticle 38.3, says: ‘any gain as aconsequence of the transfer of assets by ataxpayer 65 years old or over, may beexempted from capital gains tax,provided that the total amount obtainedby the transmission, is within six monthsinvested into or to establish a life annuity(renta vitalicia) secured in his favour ...The maximum total amount that could beused to set up these annuities will be240,000 euros.”

Therefore, in the future, if you are 65or over, and you sell a property, even if itis not your principal residence, you couldend up paying zero capital gains tax ifthe proceeds of the sale are invested inan annuity.

If you are a pensioner who wants tosell your property, our firm can assistyou in selling in the most appropriatefiscal and legal way . Contact our officeand we will help.

You can recover depositspaid off-plan, even when

the promoter hasdisappeared or is bankrupt,

by taking legal actionagainst the banks

Following a review on recent courtprecedents, we are happy to report anincrease in court orders granted againstbanks forcing them to repay buyers themoney they lost in the purchase ofproperties off-plan, even when thepurchasers did not have individualguarantees set up in their favour, for themoney paid on account. Theseguarantees are compulsory by law 57/68.Such liability of the bank is usually a

consequence of: 1. The bank undertaking to guarantee ina general way the amounts paid inadvance by the purchasers in adevelopment (i.e: general bankguarantees line), even though the bankdid not hand over an individualguarantee for the purchaser.2.-That the payments on account werenot guaranteed by the developer orguaranteed at all, and the bank receivedthe money in their opened accountwithout ensuring that the guarantees ofthe law 57/68 (bank guarantee orinsurance policy) to cover the moneywere set up by the developer, as the lawrequires.

We are pleased to inform readers theProvincial Courts are increasingly takingthe view that banks are not mereobservers and the Law 57/68 obligesthem to ensure that the buyers-consumershave their money protected, and banksmust ensure that the guarantees are takenby the developer, when they open anaccount to receive money from buyersoff plan.

Recently, in the province of Alicanteand Murcia, there have been severaljudgments from the two ProvincialCourts of Alicante and Murcia,condemning numerous banks andpromoters, among others:

In several occasions the developer“Herrada del Tollo, S.L.”, and theBBVA S.A., Sociedad de garantiareciproca de la Comunitat Valenciaand BANCO PASTOR S.A.

- The developer Desarrollo deActivos Inmobiliarios (Detinsa) andCAJA MADRID ( BANKIA)

- The developer "Resort Tres

Molinos" S.L. and BANCOSANTANDER S.A.

- The developer Cleyton Ges S.L.,and CAJA DE AHORROS DELMEDITERRANEOCaja de Ahorros del Mediterráneo

- The developer HumaMediterraneo and BANCO POPULARetc.

If you paid money for a propertypurchase off-plan and lost it, you shouldknow that there now could be apossibility for you to get that moneyback. It is important that you provewhich bank account you paid yourmoney into, and check if other buyerspaid into the same account. It isimportant to also check if the promoterconfirmed that they would give bankguarantees for the money paid, and withwhich bank. Finally it is important tocheck if any guarantees were provided toother purchasers on the samedevelopment, etc.

So, if you have lost your money withone of the promoters indicated or in anyother complex, we may be able to helpyou. Contact UsThe information provided in this articleis not intended to be legal advice, butmerely conveys general informationrelated to legal issues.

Carlos Baos (Lawyer)Spanish Law firm solicitor attorney barrister (DENIA)

[email protected]. white-boas.com

White & Baos 2014 – All rights reservedWritten permission given to Jávea Jeardto reproduce this information.

New Year Quotes(for those who celebrate

the new year on 1st January)

Youth is when you're allowed to stay uplate on New Year's Eve. Old age is whenyou're forced to. - Bill Vaughn

Be always at war with your vices, atpeace with your neighbours, and let eachNew Year find you a better man. -

Benjamin Franklin

I'm a little bit older, a little bit wiser, alittle bit rounder, but still none the wiser.

Robert Paul

One resolution I have made, and tryalways to keep, is this: To rise above thelittle things. John Burroughs

Learn from yesterday, live for today,hope for tomorrow. Albert Einstein

nobody held a spare key to hervilla. When Clive and I come intocontact with people living ontheir own, we suggest they find afriend who lives nearby tobecome their telephone safe lineand hold a spare key to their villaor apartment. It is very easy tooperate. Each morning at anagreed time, friend "A" ringsfriend "B", lets the phone ringtwice and then replaces thehandset. Within seconds friend"B" returns the call, lets it ringtwice and then terminates thecall. The telephone hasn't beenanswered so there is no chargebut each friend knows the other isalright. If one or the other doesn'trespond, the spare key is used toenter the house.Have you made any New Year'sResolutions this year? New Year'sday is a time when many peoplemake resolutions which usuallyhave been broken by the end ofJanuary. A few of the mostpopular are lose weight, helpothers, stop smoking, get fit, eathealthy food, manage stress anddebt better and drink less alcohol.For people who live in Jávea, aword of warning. There arerobbers who are slashing tyres inthe car parks of largesupermarkets like Lidl and Aldi.One man in particular had twotyres slashed in Lidl but managedto get home safely, beingfollowed by a mauve car. Whilehe was reporting the incident tothe Guardia, a lady came in to sayshe had been robbed in the Aldicar park. What the robbers arehoping will happen, is that whileyou are busy changing tyres, withthe car unlocked and very oftenthe boot up, that there is anopportunity for them to rob you. About 12 years ago, Clive and Iwere travelling back fromGibraltar and had quite a lot ofgoods on the back seat thatfriends had asked us to bringback for them, as well as our own


from Paris to Johannesburg, whenwe have hit bad turbulence. Itlasted for 20 minutes and at thetime it hit, Clive was in the toilet.He explained afterwards that afterinitially feeling alarmed he had noalternative but sit on the seat andgrab hold of the handles. He saysthat locked into a 1.5metre roomby 4 walls, next to the tail, Godreminded him that planes rarelyreverse into anything at 30,000ft.I know the holdups at airports forsecurity checks are annoying attimes but I feel much safer flyingknowing so much care is taken toprevent anything dangerous beingtaken taken (or placed) in theplane. I remember many yearsago we were going on a flightfrom Manchester to Palma, was itwith Dan Dare Airlines? and aswe were climbing the steps to theplane, a young man pushed pastin the opposite direction, rushingto get off the plane and mutteringloudly "Let me get off. I just can'tdo this. Let me get off." He wasn'tstopped or challenged by any ofthe aircraft staff and when wewere seated and the plane hadtaken off, I noticed a small casepushed under the seat on the otherside of the plane. I pointed it outto Clive as there was nobodysitting there. We called thestewardess and pointed out theunaccompanied case and wassurprised at how uninterested shewas in it. "It probably belongs tothe young man that got off theplane before we took off, I willtake it up to the captain." Andwith that she was gone - with thecase - and us wondering what wasin it and why was the young manso intent on leaving the plane,without his hand luggage. It wasnot a pleasant flight for us!!!I have heard during this pastmonth, of a lady who fell over inher villa and wasn't able to letanyone know she needed help.The other problem was that

Peter AylingStill here when others have left

Tel.: 96 646 0933Mob.: 616 375 608

Woman to WomanContinued from page 17

shopping. We stopped at a busyservice area in the Alicanteprovince to fill up with diesel.After we had filled up, we left thecar and went to use the toilet andwhen we returned and belted upready to continue our journey, aMoroccan came and knocked onthe window and indicated that wehad a flat tyre. I got out andlooked and it was well and trulyflat. There was definitely nothingwrong with the tyre when wedrove in for diesel. At the time Iwas editing the Grapevinemagazine and always updatingreaders on the latest scams orantics that robbers got up to.Clive and I looked at each otherand he said "We have been set-up, but at least we have beenwarned!" Clive got out of the carand went to open the boot, takeout the spare tyre, jack and toolswhile I stayed in the car. He shutthe boot and I got out of the carand we locked the car up. If Cliveneeded anything from the boot, Iopened the boot, got the item outand locked the boot again. Therewere several people watching uschange the tyre, including oneteenager about 17 years old on aspeed bike that was so close tothe car he was almost touching itand he was watching everythingso intently. Because we were on astretch of motorway that was freeof tolls, the service area could beused by motorway traffic and alsoother traffic in the area. If the boydid manage to snatch anything, hewould have been away on hisbike in no time. When we tookthe tyre to get it repaired the next

Concluded on page 26


Spotlight on Jávea People

This column is about the people in ourcommunity and their everyday lives andconnections to the area of Jávea. Lastmonth we turned on the Spotlight tofeature a local artist named Sally Marand her personal history and connectionsto Jávea.

Our Jávea Jeard spotlight this monthfocuses on Michael Taylor a skilledArchetier - a bow maker for stringedinstruments - who learned the craft whenhe was an apprentice to Luthier, astringed instrument maker.

During a recent conversation with Clivein the Oasis Centre about our favouritetypes of music we somehow managed toget onto the subject of how instrumentsare made, Clive then asked me if I hadever seen a bow maker in action.

My reply to his question was, “NoClive, have you?” He said “Yes and Ithink you should contact Michael Taylorand arrange an interview with him as hewill show you how he makes his bowsout of a block of wood.”

I thought to myself that this assignmentwould be an easy one as using a lathe toturn a block of wood into a bow andthen adding an elastic band must bestraight forward, but how wrong andignorant of me to think like this.

Our report begins when I contactedMichael and arranged to meet with him

at his workshop near to Jávea GolfClub. After introducing ourselves,Michael escorted Linda and I into hisworkshop.

The workshop had a store room, lathe(where I thought ‘here we go’), workbench and all the intricate tools requiredto make and restore fine bows. Michaelwas born in my home town ofWimbledon, London, on December 30th1949 but grew up in Merstham nearRedhill and attended Albury ManorSchool where he excelled in most of hisstudies, especially art and music. Hisfavourite lesson was metalwork and wasselected by his teacher to take uptechnical drawing as well. During hismetalwork classes he built a three and ahalf inch gauge (0-4-0) model of RobertStevenson’s Rocket, which later helpedhim secure his first job.Before leaving school Michael fanciedhimself as a musician because he was agood accordion player, although he oncefocused on becoming an architect. Theteachers put Michael’s musician’sdreams down but his head teacher, MrJones, had more of a sympathetic earand suggested to him that he should takeup an apprenticeship as a maker ofmusical instruments which wouldprovide a skill to fall back on should his

music career not work out.

Mr Jones arranged for Michael to havean interview with Mrs Fazakerley, thecompany secretary who was responsiblefor the hire and fire of staff at ArnoldDolmetsch Limited. For the interviewMichael took with him the model he hadbuilt of Stevenson’s Rocket. The modelso impressed Mrs Fazakerley that hercomments to him were, “if you canmake a model like this then I am sureyou can make anything”. Needless to say in 1968, Michael leftschool and took his first job as a luthierat Arnold Dolmetsch Limited inHaslemere, Surrey. Ironically all hismetal work skills he had gained duringschool now had to be retuned in favourof wood work. The company was wellestablished as the founder was Eugène

Arnold Dolmetsch (24/2/1858 to28/2/1940), a French born musician andinstrument maker who became knownfor reproducing almost every kind of oldtime musical instrument from the 15thto 18th Century. During his time he hadbuilt viols, lutes, violins, cellos,recorders and a range of keyboardinstruments.

He was also famed for the revival of therecorder and for the InternationalDolmetsch Early Music Festivals. TheDolmetsch family still operate theirbusiness today hand crafting and sellinginstrument masterpieces from days goneby.

In the first year of Michael’sapprenticeship he made seven rebecinstruments, (a narrow boat shapedinstrument with between one and fivestrings. It is held under the chin or armand played using a bow). DuringMichael’s second and third year hemade two early forms of harp (the logoof Guinness) and started to make atreble and tenor viol (Violin soundinginstrument played between the legs andthe strings are also played using a bow).In the strings department of ArnoldDolmetsch they were great believersthat one person should hand-build thewhole instrument which Michael alsoadopted and continues to do so throughto this day.

At the start of his third year the bowmaker for Arnold Dolmetsch announcedthat he would no longer be makingbows and Michael was asked to learn“Baroque Bow” making, which was thetype of bow used during the Baroqueperiod of music. This period startedafter the Renaissance and before theClassical periods. He was promised bythe company that he would be trainedby Arthur Richard Bultitude, MBE(14/02/1908 – 1990) as he was acraftsman bow maker who had workedfor W.E Hill & Sons, the mostprestigious violin firm for most of the20th century. However this nevermaterialised, although Michael taughthimself how to hand-make Baroquebows which was the start of his bowmaking career.

Michael became increasingly fed upwith his apprenticeship as he felt histraining had been lacking the qualitywhich was not helped by the supervisor,who often turned up for work late anddid not dedicate the necessaryapprenticeship time for Michael. After a chat with the company owner,Michael decided to resign and leave

Continued on next page

Written by Ian Amer

whoacknowledges

and thanksLinda

Jennings as Interpreter and

Translator

The replica of Stevenson’s Rocket thatMichael built that gained him his first job.

January/February 2015 Nº 21 Jávea Jeardbusiness was very successful in themaking and restoration of fine bows anda list of clients soon built up.

Both Pamela and Michael finallydecided in 2001 that the British climatewas not serving their best interests anddecided to move to the Costa Blancawhere they had been coming for theirholidays over the past twenty sevenyears. Although a few issues arose withthe sale of their house it was not untilApril 2002 that the move was finallyrealised. After moving to Jávea, Pamelaretired but Michael decided to set up aworkshop as he wanted to continue withhis work.

Sadly, Pamela passed away a few yearsago but I understand that she enjoyedthe local beaches, the climate andalways found the time to ask afterothers.

Many of the great bow makers usedmaterials that are now found on theendangered species list and therefore itis technically illegal to sell or acceptthese fine bows because they containIvory, Tortoise Shell, Whale Bone andthe wood from trees like Pernambucoand Ebony. Michael said we have to becareful about the CITES list:Convention on International Trade inEndangered Species, as some materialsare on the appendix B list which meansthey can be used providing they arederived from a sustainable method andare not taken illegally from the wild. Heconfirms it is true that future bowmakers will have to adapt and find newmaterials to use and adds that there aresome materials like carbon fibre andsplit cane that are being appraised.

An article I read on the web prior to myinterview with Michael indicated thatfossilised mammoth ivory, bone andsynthetic shell are becoming widelyavailable to the bow makers but when Iput this to Michael he said that he wasnot sure if this was the case. He said “Ihave recently written a letter toPresident Barrack Obama outlining myconcerns about the comments made bythe U.S. customs who have suggestedthey will confiscate and destroy anyitems now containing any illegal parts.My question to President Obama is this,“would you take a valuable and historicpainting such as the Mona Lisa, whichin theory could contain illegalingredients within the paint, and destroyit?” …. of course not, so why ban themovements across the world of certifiedantiques from private collectors after allthe materials used at the time weretotally legal?”


Arnold Dolmetsch, and so in 1972,Michael walked out on hisapprenticeship completing all but threemonths of the four years. He was thenoffered a job with Ealing Strings, Ealing.This is where Michael learnt the art ofmaking fine bows and eventually hebecame the head of the bow workshop.Ealing Strings was founded by the lateMalcolm Saddler (D 1994), BrianParkinson and Alan Mann. A wellrespected bow maker William CharlesRetford (1875 – 1970), also lived just around the corner from the company and William planted a deep interest in bowsfor Malcolm. William had previouslyworked for the W. E Hill and Sons(Established 1887 - 1992) workshops inHanwell, and was influential on whatbecame known as The Hill Bow. Manyfamous stringed instruments like theAlard Stradivarius, Messiah Stradivariusand Lipinski Stradivarius passed throughthese workshops.

By the time Michael had joined EalingStrings, William C. Retford had beenpassed away for a few years butMalcolm Saddler continued his greatlove for bows and under his guidanceMichael developed further knowledge ofthe modern bow and soon foundadmiration for the classic French bowmakers including Peccatte and Tourte(the founders of the modern bow in1780).

While attempting to reproduce theclassic French bows, Michael found thatthe early bow makers were more thanfine craftsmen - they were true artists.Early bow makers like Peccatte andTourte seemed to comprehend thescience of how and why a bow workedenabling them to produce not only finepieces of crafted work but also aninstrumental tool in itself. As Michaelbegan to restore bows from the earlyperiods he began to understand thefundamental importance of why acertain bow was made and therefore hewas then able to emulate and recreatethe works of the great craftsmen. Duringhis time at Ealing Strings he had worked

PRINTINGThe OASIS HELP CENTREcan meet your EVERY printing

need from personal and businessstationery, canvas (framed)

prints and T and Polo shirts and1€ cards that no one else supply.

Tel: 603 513 702

on as many as fifteen thousand bowswhich included many fine specimensfrom the great makers of the past.In 1975, Ealing Strings decided topublish a book and hold an exhibition tocelebrate the 100th anniversary of thebirth of William Charles Retford.Michael produced the photographs forthe book which he proudly showed me.In 1982, Michael was involved inorganising the bicentenary birth ofNicolo Paganini where he made twentyfour violin bows. Each bow had piecesof gold and ivory mounted onto them.Each piece of ivory had scrimshawimages of Nicolo Paganini engraved onthem and were completed with bars ofmusic from each of the twenty fourcaprices (musical pieces written byPaganini between 1802 and 1817. Theworks were published in 1819) whichwere engraved in gold by Derek Tipsonwhose work Michael has always beenproud to see on his bows.In 1987 another three exhibitions werearranged in the shop at Ealing Strings,the first praised the work of Portugueseviolin maker Antonio Capela (B 1932),the second praised William Luff, MBE,(7/9/1904 – 30/10/1993) English violinmaker and the final exhibitioncommemorated the 350th anniversary ofAntonio Stradivari (1644 - 18/12/1737)who is regarded as the greatest stringedinstrument craftsman ever and today theprices of his original instruments canfetch millions of pounds making themalmost priceless.

Both Antonio Capela and William Luffhad made a number of Stradivari copiesso the idea for the exhibition was tobring together these copies with theexhibition theme being called the“Eternal Influence of AntonioStradivari”, who as we know had amassive influence on the community ofthe stringed instrument makers. Michaelcontributed by making a copy of thefamous “Hellier Stradivarius Violin”,where the original was made circa 1679,and he photographed all the violins,violas and cellos used in the exhibitionfor the catalogues. During the 1990sEaling Strings became a Limitedcompany and Michael was offered aDirectorship within the business.

In 1994, eleven months after MalcolmSadler passed away Michael decided toleave Ealing Strings and branch out onhis own calling his new company TaylorBows. Both he and his partner Pameladecided to make the company Limitedand for several years they worked fromtheir village home in Hedgerley in theleafy suburbs of South Bucks. The

Focus on Jávea peopleContinued from previous page


There are bow collectors in the U.S. whohold original works from the greatmakers like Tourte and Peccatte and nowhave no access to the best craftsmen whocan properly refurbish and restore theseworks of art. The fear is that customscould confiscate and destroy a pricelesspiece. It is the case now that many bowsare being damaged or destroyed byunskilled craftsmen and others will beallowed to simply fall into natural decay.

Michael said that bows cannot beshipped from the U.S. to Europealthough movements within Europe areallowed but for how long is the primequestion. At the time of writing Michaelhad not received a reply from the WhiteHouse but he does expect to have one inthe near future.

So how is a bow made?Michael says “Before we start there aretwo things you need to know, first aluthier needs to be a cabinet maker, awood carver and must understand howstringed instruments work, and anarchetier must be a wood carver,jeweller, engineer and toolmaker.”

Michael makesall his specialtools andgauges to createthe types ofbow he ismaking.A question bothLinda and I hadis why is a bownot called a stick? Michael said “Thebow is the entire assembly whichincludes the stick, hair (ribbon), frog andbutton although there are other parts.”

The bow assembly is a precisionpiece of equipment and is influential increating the sound when the ribbon orhair of the bow is moved across thestrings of an instrument such as a Violin,Viola and Cello.

Michael showed Linda and I, asmall trunk of Pernambuco wood, anexotic hard wood with a burnt reddishorange colour. He explains the trunkmust be checked for the position ofnatural cracks and then you can start tomark out the trunk into quarters like acake avoiding the cracks. From onepiece of half a trunk measuring 1 metre(3 ft) with a diameter of 30 centimetres(12 inches), Michael might expect tomake seven

Casa Segura LocksmithsCasa SeguraLocksmiths wasestablished in 2004.Company Owner,Carl Barclay, fluent inSpanish (havinggrown up in Javea inthe 1970's) and awell-establishedmember of the local community,is a trusted source used by theLocal Police and Guardia Civil. Having an already establishedkey-holding business, a securityretail outlet and a mobileinstallation and emergencyservice, Carl offers a rapidresponse and quality service.We take emergency lock-outsituations seriously and willrespond 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek. If you need an emergencyservice please avoid callingnumbers from stickers on yourgate, these numbers connect youto call centres chargingextortionate rates. Alwaysconfirm a call-out fee first.

Carl Barclay 659 853 645www.locksmithspain.net

Focus on Jávea peopleContinued from page 22

Concluded on page 25

January/February 2015 Nº 21 Jávea JeardMERRY CHRISTMAS - YOUR FIRST 2015

CHRISTMAS CARDTwas two months before ChristmasWhen all through our land,Not a Christian was prayingNor taking a stand.

Why the PC Police had taken awayThe reason for Christmas

- no one could say.The children were told by their schools

not to singAbout Shepherds and Wise Men

and Angels and things.

It might hurt people's feelings,the teachers would say

December 25th is just a 'Holiday'.

Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit

Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!

CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-Pod

Something was changing, something quite odd!

Retailers promoted Ramadan andKwanzaaIn hopes to sell books by Franken and

Fonda.As Targets werehanging theirtrees upside downAt Lowe's theword Christmas - was nowhere to befound.At K-Mart andStaples andPenny's and SearsYou won't hear theword Christmas; it won't touch yourears.Inclusive,sensitive,Di-ver-is-ty

Are words that are used to intimidateme.Now Daschle, Now Darden,

Now Sharpton, Wolf BlitzenOn Boxer, on Rather,

on Kerry, on Clinton!At the top of the Senate,

there arose such a clatterTo eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.And we spoke not a word,

as they took away our faithForbidden to speak

of salvation and graceThe true Gift of Christmas was

exchanged and discardedThe reason for the season,

stopped before it started.So when you celebrate 'Winter Break'

under your 'Dream Tree'Sipping your coffee, listen to me.Choose your words carefully,

choose what you sayShout MERRY CHRISTMAS,

and not Happy Holiday!

+ FREE QUOTES + 24h CALL OUT +PLUMBING l TILING l kITCHENS l PATIOS

BATHROOMS l INJECT TILING PLUMBING, kITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING

AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ELECTRIC or GAS WATER HEATERS

CENTRAL HEATING

15 YEARS EXPERIENCE - GUARANTEED - NO JOB TOO SMALL

HOME IMPROVEMENTSand PROPERTY REPAIRS

685 452 [email protected]

PoolProblems?New pumps, filters, lights,

timers etc.

Filter sand changes,coronation repairs

and re-grouts

Same day call out and fix forfilters and pumps in Jávea area

Free no obligation quotes

All equipmentsupplied with a

written guaranteeTel:

625 397 209

Not ‘just another restaurant’ ‘A Dining Experience’

A la Carte or Menu del Día

C/. Toni Llido, 03730 JAVEA-PORT (on the corner with Virgen de Loreto) Tel: 96 579 [email protected]

By law, all workmen should be legal.Clients can be fined if illegal workers are used.

Trevor Simmons and Co. Tradesmen

All workundertaken byQualified legal

BRIC-A-BRAC, FOODand Bottle Tops

can be brought to OASIS HELP CENTRE

in Toni LLido 5 (at the Dolphinroundabout) for

CHARITY RECYCLING10am - 2pm Mon-Sat.

to eighteen bow sticks but it depends onhow many natural cracks are in thetrunk. After marking out the quarters Michaelcuts the log into billets using a bandsaw. The billets are then marked outcreating the shape of a bow with thehead at one end and a taper towards theother.

Once the shape is marked onto thebillet, the next stage is to hand-plane thewood and smooth out both sides of thewood. He then uses a homemademeasuring scale with various incrementsto provide a better and more accuratemeasurement for the bow tapering fromthe head to the butt.

After planing down the wood the featurehas a bow like shape but there is morework to be done so the next stage is touse a standard block plane tool thatwhen used, again by hand, gives thewood an octagonal shape as this iswhere the frog is fixed. After fitting thefrog to the stick it is hand-planed againbut Michael then uses a round bladedplane running up and down the length ofthe stick to create a cylindrical finish.The process of planing continues manytimes until Michael is happy with theend result.

Once Michael is happy with theshape of the stick he then begins themost nerve wracking and delicate part, a3Kw fan heater is switched on and thenMichael puts pressure onto the stickforcing it up to almost breaking point.When the stick pushes back he thenstops and takes the stick immediatelyaway from the heat creating a gentlecurve or camber. He repeats the processmany times before the curve or camberis correct. At this point he says to me“Can you imagine how jittery it can bewhen you have a priceless bow in yourhand to restore?” I tried with a damagedstick and can assure the reader thatwhen you are putting pressure upon thestick it feels as if it could snap at anymoment and the anxiety levels rise buthaving a priceless stick in your handsdoes not bear thinking about.The stick is then hung for up to twoweeks with daily curve or camberchecks and further adjustments are madeif required. Once the stick passes thecurvature test the hand polishing processstarts with different grades of paper.Starting with grade 320 silicon carbidepaper (smoother than standard emerypaper), the stick is hand sanded usinggrades 600, 1000 and 2000 to completethe process, which takes about five


hours from start to finish.

There are two options offinish, Michael usesboiled linseed which hebrushes onto the sticksand leaves out in the sunto dry. The sun alsodarkens the wood to givea splendid natural finishor another technique heuses is French polishingusing shellac.

To make the ribbon forthe bow you need a hankof horse hair and the strand quantitydepends on the type of bow you aremaking, take 140 strands of naturalwhite horse hair for a violin, 160 strandsfor viola or 200 strands for a cello. For adouble bass you will need 340 strands ofgrey hair. The mix of grey and white hairis also known in the trade as salt andpepper.Once the hairs have been soaked inwater and combed they are then threadedunder a wedge while wet and insertedinto the head. At the other end the hairattaches into the frog forming a ribbonrunning the length of what is now calledthe bow stick or bow.

A tension screw is added

at the same end as thefrog and this willeventually be used totighten the bow. Did youknow that if you touchthe dry horse hair withyour fingers then the oilin your fingertips willtransfer into the hair anddecrease the quality ofthe finished ribbon. Tohand create one bow cantake six weeks or moreto complete.The interview came toan end and both Linda

Jávea Jeardcan now be sent to your own Jome!

Don’t miss out on our News and Views if youlive overseas or would prefer to jave a copydelivered to your Jávea Jome.Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Postal Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Postcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Annual Subscription for 2015 is 12€ in Spain,

and £20 (UK cheque: A2Z Publications) to UK.Send to: Apartado de Correos 227, VERGEL 03770 (Alicante)

Further details available from:[email protected] or phone 669 386 702

and I are exhausted with the lesson we’djust had with Michael. We found thelesson in bow making most enjoyableand interesting as this was a rare insightinto how a master craftsman works. Welearned the intricate art of what goes intomaking a bow, so I take back what Ithought earlier, and no, it isn’t justturning a piece of wood on the lathe it ismuch more than that. Later in the yearwe just may get to do a follow up on hisrestoration work but if you would like toknow more about Michael, you can visithis website at

www.arcosfinos.com.Michael sells his hand made bows andprovides repair and restoration servicesfrom his Jávea base. He can alsoappraise, authenticate and providecertification for your bow especially forthe purpose of insurance.

Readers can eMail Michael with anybow enquiry at

[email protected]

You don’t have to buy aGreeting Card - and spend a €when you visit the Oasis Help

Centre, at the rear of La Caixabank in C/. Toni Llido Nº 5, you

can just some in and ask forconfidential advice.

Focus on Jávea peopleContinued from page 23


day, the man confirmed that ithad been slashed and couldn't berepaired but we would need anew tyre and as it wouldn't be thesame as the other front tyre, wewould have to have two newones! So be careful when usingthe car parks of the bigsupermarkets, and if you areunfortunate enough to have a flattyre, keep your car locked at alltimes while changing the tyre. Itwon't happen to us again, becausewhen we stop at motorwayservices, I stay on the outside ofthe car patrolling it while Cliveuses the toilet and when he comesback we change places. Soundsdaft, but it works!!May I take this opportunity tothank all of our readers for thelovely comments you have madeduring the year about Jávea Jeardand wish everyone a very happy,peaceful and healthy 2015.

LEXOPHILE"Lexophile" is a word used todescribe those who have a loveFor words, such as "you can tunea piano, but you can't tuna fish",or "to write with a broken pencilis pointless." A competition to seewho Can come up with the bestlexophillies is held every year inan undisclosed location. Thisyear's winning submission isposted at the Very end..... When fish are in schools, theysometimes take debate.A thief who stole a calendar gottwelve months.When the smog lifts in LosAngeles U.C.L.A.The batteries were given out freeof charge.A dentist and a manicuristmarried. They fought tooth andnail.A will is a dead giveaway.With her marriage, she got a newname and a dress.

A boiled egg is hard to beat.When you've seen one shoppingCenter you've seen a mall.Police were called to a day careCenter where a three-year-oldwas resisting a rest.Did you hear about the fellowwhose whole left side was cutoff? He's all right now.A bicycle can't stand alone; it istwo tired.When a clock is hungry it goesback four seconds.The guy who fell onto anupholstery machine is now fullyrecovered.He had a photographic memorywhich was never developed.When she saw her first strands ofgrey hair she thought she'd dye.Acupuncture is a jab well done.That's the point of it.And the cream of the wretchedcrop: Those who get too big fortheir pants will be exposed in theend.

Woman to Woman Continued from page 20 When it’s

URGENTLETTERS AND CARDSbrought to our office before11am on a Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday or Friday will bein UK NEXT DAY.BIG CARDS - buy an A4 cardfrom us, address theenvelope with UK addressand for a total outlay of 3,30€it will be in UK next day. Youcan’t even buy a big card forthat elsewhere in Jávea.ELSEWHERE in SPAINOvernight service - Monday toFriday using MRW. PASSPORT SERVICE, too.

Oasis Help Centre(open 10-2)

C/. Toni Llido 5 (in Port)behind La Caixa bank.

We have taken everyopportunity provided by the Law to trainpeople who were lacking in work skillsand many are in jobs with contracts.Worst: Without thinking, the answer hasto be the fire which consumed so muchof our natural heritage. The fire on LaPlana was my worst day as Mayor. Welive in difficult times, with a lot offrustration among local people who musthave thought “I could do better” and itwas difficult to rely on the professionals,whether pilots, firemen or volunteerswith Civil Protection or Balcon Al Marfirefighters. One wish: I wish 2015 to be a year fullof health and fruitful to those of yougoing through difficult times and nothaving employment that is as rewardingas it is fullfiling - to find a decent job.We have a foothold in many projects thathave taken a long time to bring tofruition, like the Central Cinema andPinosol parque and play area for ourfamilies and children.

JOSE LUIS GENOVES (PP)The Best: I am proud of the cooperationof PP and other Councillors to act asresponsible members of the Governmentand support long-awaited projects.


JOSÉ CHULVI (PSPV)Alcalde

The Best. I think the best achievementfor 2014 was the solidarity andcooperation shown by the Councillors,staff and public in their determinationthat Jávea will remain as good - andbecome even better.Improvements. Having achieved somuch, we no longer ask ‘Can we?’ but‘How can we?’ The ‘crisis’ is not overand we still face major financalconstraints in the Townhall, oursituation is no different to that inhundreds of local homes wherehousewives, and partners have to justifyevery centimo of expenditure. As yourMayor I have insisted on transparency,and the ‘doors’ to all of the Councillorsare ‘open’ to requests and suggestions.

We have invested in smallthings that make life easier and provemore economical - like street lightingand water distribution and would like toplace on record the appreciation ofeveryone in Jávea for the AMJASAteam. It has been a good year fortourism that continues to be asubstantial pillar of our community. Wehave overcome a large part of theinherited debt (and reduced the interest).


If you have Scallops vouchers youare unable to use, you can leavethem in the box outside the OASISCENTRE (in C/. Toni Llido, at therear of La Caixa bank) and we willsee that their value is not wasted.

It costs you nothing to giveaway what you cannot use.

JOB OFFER: FULL TIME TELECOM TECHNICIAN and INSTALLER SWISS CABLE REF: TEC523

We are recruiting a full time technician telecom installer to help in ourgrowth. Based in North Costa Blanca (Spain). Start date Jan to Feb 2015.Please email to [email protected] and quote REF:TEC523

]Role and ResponsibilitiesThis is a hands-on technician job with 8hours on the street / customer house work.

The primary responsibility of this positionis the installation of Internet or telecom services for our customers in the Jávea /Marina Alta area including:– Installing wireless and cable TV and

Internet services– Following the quality parameters of

the company: technically and when in contact with customers

– Fault finding of problems at customerssites and our own network

– Reporting work results back to the company in written form

– Communicating and liaise effectively with the rest of the technicians and customer care department

– Understanding of the service provided and the technology

Relevant experience and trainingEssential– Experience in towers and masts

working at 20 or 30 metre heights– Experience in cable QAM networks:

connectors all sizes (NK22, etc) and street boosters repairs

– Experience in telecom installations: satellite QPSK signals, cable QAM signals, wifi, telephone copper pair, fibre knowledge is a plus

– Knowledge of instruments to measure QPSK & QAM signals both TV SAT CABLE & Internet DOCSIS + Ethernetconnectors

– Capability to effectively communicate in English required. German or Spanish is a plus.

– Understanding of telecom electronics and schemes for cable networks

– Driving license valid in Spain

Personal CompetenciesTeam player - Able to communicateeffectively in English - Good attention todetail - Well presented - Professional - Wellorganized - Good client facing skills

Professional CompetenciesEffective and efficient - Proactive for work- Tidy - Daily planning required

Anne Swain (Sales and Customer Care) Balcón al Mar, Ctra. Cabo de la Nao, 6703738 Jávea (Alicante)Tel: 96 577 1121 (Mon – Fri, 9 - 14 hrs.)English, DeutschTel. 96 647 1201 (Lu – Vi, 9-14h) Españole-mail: [email protected] www.bogatel.es

http://twitter.com/SWISSCABLENET

Jávea Political leaders look forward and backand NO, I am NOT suggesting that any are two-faced!

The scourge of unemploymentand precariousness of many families isunbelievable. During these four yearswe have worked intensly to stimulatethe economy.

We have used local and flexibleemployment options, we put everythingpossible in place to try to alleviate thesocial disgrace of being unable toprovide for yourself and your family.Christmas, New Year and ‘The Kings’are undoubtedly especially hard forthem and I would like to convey myappreciation of their confidence andoptimism.Finally, who could disregard theunfortunate fire that occurred on LaPlana during September.A wish: I wish to convey a message ofoptimism, confidence andencouragement. Jávea is a municipalitywith great possibilities and we havemuch to offer. I would like these wordsto be an encouragement to those of yougoing through difficulties, and ask youto join us - where it is necessary - inrecycling your profession or adapting toother sectors.

May Jávea continue to grow as ajoint project with large doses of illusion,large doses of expectation, large dosesof management, values, dignity andabove all, project that unites us all.

JUAN ORTOLA (CpJ)2014 has been a year of solidarity of ourcitizens with private entities, that helpsmake it possible for us to improve thequality of life of those with littlefinancial income or security.

by the end of May 2015 we will havereduced it to 25 million €uros,resultingin a reduction of 700,000 €uros ininterest paid to the bank. We can nowfocus on other things. Paying suppliers; we will end this yearpaying invoices in 31 days, which givesconfidence when contracting with theCity.Employment projects have hadextraordinary results. With theDepartment of Employment Promotionwe have organised countless coursesand programmes for the unemployed. Iwould highlight these projects becauseof the extraordinary welcome andcollaboración by local businesses wherethey have opened their doors to ourstudents and teachers.Highlight the enormous collaborationand partnerships and non-profit groupswho have focused on helping those whoneed it most, This year we have seenmany initiatives undertaken by the RedCross, Caritas and Charities who havebeen involved in organising events of allkinds to help people in difficulties. Ibelieve, regardless of the place of theirbirth, they have demonstrated they arehuman xabieros.In conclusion, this year has been theconfirmation that Jávea is a perfectplace for investment that brought wealthand prosperity for the town, such as theinstallation of a British school withsports centre project Canal Fontana,

assisted livingresidence and otherhuman rightsconfirming Jávea isa safe investment.Worst: The worstaspect of the year isthe agonisingdisappearance ofKhrystynaSavenchuk sincelast May. I wishyour readers (andher family)encouragement andhope.

Improvements: We want to see areduction in overhead expenses andtaxes, which make life so difficult for somany of our people. There are otherformulas that should be considered,including a tender to find a provider of areliable bus service, that is of value toour centrally located and urban areas.

We look forward to supportingthe projects we have already approvedand to continue to do so after theelections in a corporation thatdemonstrates is will continue to workand care for Jávea.

OSCARANTON(XD)The best: This yearhas beenpositive inmostaspects. Ithas meant

Jávea has an established economy andhas progressed from the situation ofgreat financial difficulty we inherited.We inherited a debt of 42 million €urosat the beginning of the legislature and


��

�� !��"��#�� ! ��!��$��%

��&��$�'� �� '��$��

��!�� !�

��(�� $��))))*�� $�� +��),�� *(�-(�� !��$��$��!��.��$

&�"�� $��/��%012��!��$��%��3�� '��

�� 44"�254��04��)�� )��

MUDANZAS XàbiaPersonal and reliable service with over 15 years experience of

removals in Spain.We use our own transport!

Local and national moves with liftand storage service throughout

Costa Blanca!!also Nederlands, Belgium, France.

Packing service available. Phone: Guido Renskers.Tel: (0034) 661 986 451

Web: www.mudanzasxabia.comemail: [email protected]

Javea Councillors look both waysContinued from previous pageJosé Luis from the PP

Continued in page 29

Difficult-to-Keep NewYear's Resolutions

When I hear a funny joke I will notreply, "LOL, LMAO, or ROTFLMAO!"I resolve to work with neglectedchildren... my own.I will stop using, "So, what's yourURL?" as a pickup line.I will spend less than five hours a dayon the Internet.I will read the manual... just as soon as Ican find it.Lose weight by inventing an anti-gravitymachine.Stop repeating myself again, and again,and again.I will think of a password other than“password”.

from www.gcfl.net

their meetings during the day, whichoften makes it impossible for us toattend. There is a lack of considerationto the Councillors of the opposition,who have great difficulty to carryforward our work from a constructiveperspective.One wish: For real and palpable changein municipal, regional and stategovernments.

BELEN QUIROGA (NJ)The best: I would like to especiallyemphasise that after 20 years of delaythe completion of the Av. Vía Augusta iscoming to completion. It was necessaryto conclude at public expense theinfrastructure that was the responsibilityof the developer, and we have finallygiven owners and neighbours what theythought their investment would provide.Linked to this work was theexpropriation of Villa Sarita that openeda new access to the1st Montañar.Worst: If one thingyou can criticise thisgovernment for, andnot only this yearbut the entirelegislature, was notaffording necessaryrestructure ofstaffing.Furthermore, someof the proceduresthat are obligatoryin employing newworkers have notbeen transparent insome councils. A desire: The desireis for a reduction intaxes and fees and aredistribution ofload, that can retainthe various optionsto promoteemployability of theunemployed. Ourpeople are ourgreatest resourceand we must doeverything we canto restore their senseof self worth andvalue.

In economic news, we are a yearolder and have continued to encouragenew businesses, so as to boost trade andthe local economy.

I want to highlight the honorarydistinction of Police Merit, awarded bythe Valencian Government to the LocalJávea Police, for the professionalism,rigour and working example to society,and all this at a time when the crime ratecontinues to fall in our town.

We all conntinue to see our townneighbours jobless and a considerablereduction in loss of social rights,especially in affected families, andgroups most at risk are our children, theelderly, pensioners and unemployed.

An event that will remain etched inthe retina this year to all who live here isthe fire on La Plana Natural ParkMontgó.

I also want to highlight thefrustration suffered when the Ministrydenied us permission to dischargefireworks at the conclusion of the Marede Deu del Loreto fiestas, after morethan 50 safe launches and huge publicappreciation.One wish: that economic recoveryfinally becomes a reality. Thatrecuperation reaches all citizens and notonly macro or micro sections, which isfine, but we want these improvements toreach everyone. If so, we will recoverthe illusion of truth in the immediatefuture that awaits us.

PEPA CHORRO (Compromis)The good: As much as we have thought,we have not found anything positive tonote.Worst: The worst is that many familiesare still lacking the basic necessities oflife. The fire on La Plaña, has left us apicture of devastation and withoutknowing how it started we cannot doanything to prevent a repetition. It wassad that Jávea was unable to display theCastle of Fireworks that concludes theLady of Loreto fiesta. Agenda 21principles seem to be ignored in Jávea,even though we signed that we wouldobserve them. As for municipalmanagement, sadly the few committeesto which we have been assigned, hold


��

��

��

��

!�� "��#��$��%��

��&�� '��

��(�%�)*�+��(*,,��#��

-��

��'�� .

//��,/�*+/ ��0��

For English, contact Pilar 625 518 615

Alejandro Piñuela PereaPODÓLOGOCHIROPODIST

Colegiado nº 2390

Av. Amanecer de España. 29 Jávea (Alicante)Tel: 96 579 62 82

[email protected]

Javea Councillors look both waysContinued from previous pageJuan Ortola from the CpJ

At the AGM the Statutes wereamendment to allow AMJASA tobecome a Sole Corporation and tochange the representative the PSOE,from councilor Paco Torres to MariaRosa Miñana, and Simon Montilla ofNueva Javea will replaces the BelenQuiroga, who is now a Councillor.

Merry Christmas!I had a personal experience that’s hardto describe, after talking with my friendsabout drinking and driving.

As you know, some of us have beenknown to have brushes with theauthorities from time to time, often onthe way home after a "social session"with family or friends. Well, two daysbefore Christmas, I was out for anevening with friends and had more thanseveral beers followed by a couple ofbottles of rather nice red wine andvodka shots. Although relaxed, I stillhad the common sense to know I wasslightly over the limit.

That's when I did something I'venever done before - I took a taxi home.

Sure enough on the way there was apolice roadblock, but since it was a taxithey waved it past and I arrived homesafely without incident.

This was a real surprise to me,because I had never driven a taxi before.I don't know where I got it, and now thatit's in my garage I don't know what todo with it. So, anyway, if you want toborrow it give me a call.

sent to us by Richard Pollock

almost half. The cost of having its ownlocal Board of Directors, is less than thesalary of the previous Director resultingin lower total cost than previously spentonly on the salary of the manager.

Chulvi stressed the good economicdata is being achieved withoutneglecting the social aspect ofAMJASA, which is coordinated withSocial Services for cases of neighboursin distress, ensuring vital supplies tofamilies at risk of social exclusion andenergy poverty.Monitoring waterChief Executive Officer, Josep LluisHenarejos has proposed 2015 be a timeof creating a new Water Observatory, anew municipal body of citizenparticipation in consultative status thatallows collaboration and citizen controlover municipal water policy . This bodywould have representatives of theCorporation, neighborhood associations,consumer and industry professionals aswell as the agricultural and educationalsectors.

Among other issues, that are beingdebated according to Henarejos iswhether to keep rates frozen at the 2008level, that might reduce the risk ofhaving to give up improvements to theaging network of pipework.

The AMJASA water company in Jávea,the only 100% public water provider inthe Valencian Community, increased itsassets to four million €uros in the lastthree yearsFollowing its recent Annual GeneralMeeting, AMJASA again revealed apositive position, estimating it will closethe year with revenues of 1.5 billion€uros, an amount that, together with the700,000 €uros amortization, reservedfor investments in the 2015 budget of2.2 million €uros.

The Mayor, José Chulvi, Amjasareferred to the surplus accruing from theloyalty of customers, prompt reportingand repair or leaks, and hard work of itsstaff, often in wet conditions.

One example of the effect they havehad on ongoing investments in the lastthree years, is that the value ofAMJASA assets has increased from13.5 to 17.5 million, meaning thatAMJASA has increased by four millionvalue.

This is a positive development giventhat AMJASA is the only water supplierin the Valencia region that is owned100% by the local Council. Theseincreases are all the more remarkablewhen items such as the purchase ofenergy (despite the increased price ofelectricity) has dropped in three years by


� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

&

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

�*�+�*�)�# (��' &�0�0��# (��.#��0

�� .��#�3 ��#��.��

��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

��# -� #(��, ��2+��2��&��&�+1�

��#��-��41��.�#��*�� #��

��$��#"��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

�� .�� /� ��.�� .

�#� 5��*��

��&%�

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

��

�� #� %��'

#��6��.��*��+�� *��.��#�(�+

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

!��

��$��#"!��)�� %��'(!��%�

��7��1�.� #0�( ��*�#8��#��*��)��4�#� ��5��

� �

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

��"��! #"��"��!

�&�%%��!��

� ��5 #8

��

� � �

��

� � � � � �

��

%%��$

AMJASA ends year with 2.2 million €urossurplus to improve network

EXCHAGING DRIVINGLICENCE

NEW SPANISH LAWby lextax

The new Spanish law of traffic requiresthe exchange of the driving licenses forthose foreign people residing in Spain.Application Form: the holder has notbeen disqualified from driving by law,that the person does not hold any otherdriving licence issued within the EU orEEA of the same category as the onerequested or that has been restricted,suspended or revoked and that theapplicant is responsible for theauthenticity and validity of the drivinglicence to be exchanged.Proof of identity and residenceID Card or Passport: valid and originalAuthorisation for Residence of thecountry of origin OR Passport togetherwith Certificate of Inncription inForeigner’s registerAuthorisation for ResidenceElectronic psychophysical aptitudereportentered in the Register of driversby Drivers Check.Driving Licence valid original andphotocopy.Photograph 32 x 26mm, taken against aplain background, facing forwardwithout anything covering the head,without tinted or sun glasses or any otheritem which may prevent or makeimpossible identification of the person.Veils are acceptable provided the fullface must be visible from hairline tochin.

Talón Photo: completed and signedwithin the appropriateDo NOT exchange

driving licences obtained on a laterdate that the signing of the agreementbeing legally resident in Spain,

driving licences obtaibed from alicence exchanged from anothercountry that does not have anexchange agreement with Spain.REPRESENTATION: If the holder ofthe driving licence does not present thedocuments, his/her representative mustpresent his/her original ID card and theauthorization of the interested person tobe able to complete the procedure,specifying that it is free of charge.We hope this information is useful andshould you have any additional question,please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail: [email protected]


When you need domestic support- you need ShareCare

DOMESTICCompanionship and ConversationCleaning, Housework & GardeningLaundry/Ironing/ Linen ChangeShopping and Meal PlanningHelp with paperworkPhone calls in Spanish

TRANSPORTAppointments and Airport TripsLocal Shopping, ExcursionsAccompanied Visits

HOSPITALWe keep Appointments with YouBasic Care when you are in HospitalTranslation and InterpretationPost-Hospital care in your home

FAMILYMaintaining contact with familyRespite care or sitting service

HEALTHSupport to quit Smoking, eat

Healthy or Weight ManagementStress ManagementEmotional Wellbeing

SPECIALISTHealth Insurance / Funeral PlanningHousehold Insurances

Short Term - Long TermOne-off Call - Emergencies

WHATEVER THE CAUSEMotherhood - Bereavement- Divorce - Accident - Injury

Surgery - Serious HealthDiagnosis - Debilitating Illness -

Loneliness Isolation -Depression - Caring

Full-time Working - Relocating

Reliable and Practical support on aflexible, cost-effective basis

Cheryl Brown on 693 551 107

[email protected]

We will remember themNothing could be worse than being askedabout the health of your spouse, bysomeone who is unware they haverecently died. We have reintroduced toJávea Jeard a notification service we adoptedwhen we founded Jávea Grapevine.

Robert BarlowFrances Bates (formerly Entrepinos)Peter Cook (Husband of Billie)David Mark (formerly Entrepinos)Miguel (from The White Horse, Rte.)Noa (the 12-year-old Bottle-top girl)

Telephone Christina on:

omoc y dadiug sea lnE

AA e ion Socc oon SoccnenAtAt

saa caiopr p sue ddadidomo

i y D mmmessticaacsticeme Do Do y y Do yllaaic

domoc y dadiug sea lnE

i

saa caiopr p sue ddadid

i

ersndamo :ail aEm

ntiisrChonfoelTe

O

moc.lima@gesescer

: nea 128402596

O

ersndamoi d :ail aEm

antiisrChonfoelTe

O

moc.lima@gesesciver

: nea 128402596


i

ersndamo :ail aEm

ntiisrChonfoelTe

O


c

moc.lima@gesescer

: nea 128402596

O


i


antiisrChonfoelTe

O


i

moc.lima@gesesciver

: nea 128402596


i

ndail a

ntiisrChonfoelTe

O


c

lii

: nea 128402596

O


i

ndi dail a

antiisrChonfoelTe

O


i

lii

: nea 128402596

ersndamo :ail aEm


i

ntiisrChonfoelTe

moc.lima@gesescer


c

: nea 128402596



i

antiisrChonfoelTe

moc.lima@gesesciver


i

: nea 128402596

ersndamo :ail aEm

O

i

moc.lima@gesescer

O

c


O

i

moc.lima@gesesciver

i


ersndamo :ail aEm

ntiisrChonfoelTe

O


moc.lima@gesescer

: nea 128402596

O



antiisrChonfoelTe

O


moc.lima@gesesciver

: nea 128402596

Social and Domestic CareIn the safety and comfort of your own Home


aSocial and Domestic CareIn the safety and comfort of your own Home



Atención Social y DomesticaEn la seguridad y comodidad de su propia casa





Telephone Christina on : 692504281or

Email at : [email protected]

Telefóno Christina en : 692504281o

Email a : [email protected]

















Social and DomesticCare

In the safety and comfort of your own home

Telephone Christina692 504 281

or Email:[email protected]

Monday 19th to Saurday 24th

Many items HALF PRICE

SUNDAY CANBE SUCH A

BORING DAYBut not if you start it at the 11amMorning Service at the Oasis HelpCentre, which is as much ‘anentertainment’ as a ‘spiritualexperience’, whether it is Clive or Annwho has responsibility as the MC andpreacher.

Every Sunday morning is differentwith refreshments afterwards and manygo on to various nearby or Pedreguer‘eateries” and find that new friendshipsand eternal destinies have been carved.

If you need a ‘helping hand’ -because we are ALL shy of newdemands on our emotions - phone Annon 669 386 701 or Clive on 669 386 702and they will arrange for someone (orone of them) to meet you and act asyour ‘buddy’.

Jávea Evangelical Church wasestablished in 1992, now meets at theOASIS Help Centre it has created in thestreet behind LA CAIXA bank in thePort, where it offers 30,000 greetingcards for all occasions at 1€ each, aswell as a huge range of print facilities,including one-off 4-colour T and polo

Jávea Jeard is published in Jávea by A2Z Publicaciones on behalf of Iglesia Grupo International de

Divulgación del Evangélio (CIF: Q0300542H) at OASIS Centre, C/. Toni Llido 5, Jávea 03730

Julie and Diego welcome you to

Av. Jaime 1, Jávea PortMENU DEL DÍA

- 9,50€7 starters and 8 main courses

inc. drink, dessert, bread, ali oli

More than a dozen ‘one-plate’ mealsMore than 50 ‘Tapas’ (prepared in-house)

SPECIALITIESPAELLA to order - Tel.: 696 767 349Fried and grilled mixed fish and shell fish

(min order 2 people). Mixed Grilled VegetablesEnglish Breakfast

HAMBURGERSTake-Away Service

BAR PICOTEO

Jávea Duty Chemist 24hAntonio Marín 96 646 1954 Jan Feb March

Avda. Augusta 30 (Rear of Mercadona Pla) 24 6,19 4,17,30Concepción Rodrigo Gasque

Avenida Colomer 3 11 7,20 5,18,31Consuelo Espinós 96 579 1801

Plaza de la Iglesa 11 (Town) 12,25 21 6,19Belchi-Cholbi 96 579 1099

Ronda Colón 4 (Town) 13,26 8 7,20Amparo Marsal 96 579 1955

Avda. Juan Carlos I, 33 1,14,27 9,22 21Isabel Garcés 96 579 1520

C/. Sevilla 1, (Port) 2,15,28 10,23 8,Paz Uriol 96 579 3839

Avenida de la Libertad (Arenal-Playa) 3,16,29 11,24 9,22Juanna Ripoll 97 577 0900

Ctra La Nao (Cala Blanca) 4,17,30 12,25 10,23Salome Martinez 96 646 2545

Avenida Lepanto 12 (Port) 5,18,31 13,26 11,24Rosa Maria Pérez 96 646 3531

Ctra. Cabo La Nao Pla, 126 (Arenal) 6,19 1,14,27 12,25Antonio Almodóvar 96 646 3994

Plaza Joanot Martorell 5, Av. Amanecer 7,20 2,15,28 13,26Lydia Gil 96 646 3142

Avda, Fontana 21 (Club de Tenis) 8,21 3,16 1,14,27Ana Lillo 96 646 3947

Avda. de Palmela 16 (Southern By-Pass) 9,22 4,17 2,15,28Vicente Salort 96 647 1133

Ctra la Nao Pla 165 (Barclays Roundabout) 10,23 5,18 3,16,29We are grateful to Antonio Marín (whose premises are 80m South of the rearentrance to Mercadona) for making this information available to our readers.

Each 24h period of duty starts at 9am

Telephone Tracy on 677 253 488

Jj 21 ISSUE 21 JAVEA JEARD

Documents

Transcript of Jj 21 ISSUE 21 JAVEA JEARD