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The Red Cross, Cruz Roja Española, is very much a part of everyday Spanish life. You will see their symbol all over the place. It’s on ambulances and on the largely abandoned roadside first aid posts. At the coast it’s on lifeguard stations. It will be Red Cross volunteers helping the victims of yet another disaster on the TV news just as they cover the local fun run. And, when the need arises, the Red Cross is always amongst the first to respond. It was nine hundred Red Cross volunteers, for instance, who organised the blood donation, telephone helpline services and many of the medical professionals after the Madrid bombings.

The organisation was founded in 1864 by the military surgeon Nicaso Landa just a year after Spain sent a representative to the first meeting of what later became the International Red Cross and Red Crescent. That original group was as an offshoot of the Orden Hospitalaria de San Juan de Jerusalén, The Knights Hospitaller, an order dating back to the Crusades and with distant links to the UK’s St John Ambulance Brigade. Helping war victims was the original purpose of the Red Cross and, by the 1870s Spanish Red Cross volunteers were on the battlefields of Europe. Into the early 20th Century the Red Cross built the first modern Spanish hospitals specifically to receive war wounded.

The Spanish State has always had representation on the organising committees of the Red Cross. When the state split in two during the 1936-39 Spanish Civil War so did the Red Cross. There were Republican and Nationalist branches though they often worked hand in hand. It was at this time that the Red Cross began providing humanitarian supplies, covering the evacuation of civilians, acting as intermediaries in mail delivery between separated families and negotiating prisoner exchanges.

In the 1960s and 70s as Spaniards began to buy cars in greater number road accidents became a huge problem. The Red Cross responded

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by building roadside first aid posts. Around the same time the organisation put to sea as a lifeboat service and began to respond to natural disasters. It wasn’t until the 1980s and 90s though that the Red Cross started working with vulnerable groups such as the elderly, refugees, drug abusers, people with HIV/AIDS and those marginalised by society.

The changes in the organisation have to be seen alongside the Spain of the time, a Spain in which reality was often denied. The Franco Government kept close control on all aspects of public life. A state which refuted the existence of abuse of women by men could not allow work with women beaten and raped by their husbands nor could it sanction work with drug abusers when there were, officially, no illegal drugs. With Franco’s death the state’s hold on the organisation began to loosen but it took a scandal in 1994 to democratise the Cruz Roja. Dodgy accounting and unpaid tax and social security bills forced the resignation of the organisation’s president and a government rethink on its role within the organisation.

The Spanish Red Cross is now a full and active member of the International Red Cross involved in humanitarian work worldwide. At home the Red Cross still provides its traditional range of ambulance and health services but it is also involved in hundreds of social projects. The organisation works with the jobless, with youngsters having problems in school, with the elderly and with people affected by financial hardship. On a much less grand scale local projects promote things like organic gardening and healthy eating campaigns.

So the next time you’re in town and see one of their nearly 200,000 volunteers trying to sign you up to support their work just give a little thought before you neatly sidestep.

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THE BISH BASH

With Spring on its way, what better activity could I find to symbolise the rebirth of nature than replacing my computer? (Thank you for the suggestions but I don’t (a) possess a gun (b) live in a high building (c) carry a supply of rat poison. The supplier of suggestion 37 should know that that one is a physical impossibility) Actually, the reason was more prosaic. After barely 15 years* of service my Tiny PC gave a hint that its time was up. It shut down. Does nothing last these days? (*Another slight porky here, I’m afraid. While I did indeed buy the Tiny desktop in 2001, all its innards were replaced eight years ago. I just like to boast about my meanness. What do you mean, I don’t need to?)

I thought I’d switch to a laptop. I like to keep in with the most up-to-date trends. Though usually about ten years behind. So off I went to PC World, armed with advice from my IT guru – ‘You don’t want any cheap Chinese cr*p’ (like he buys) – and others – ‘Get one with a removable battery’. The choice was, of course, bewildering. Mind you, any choice other than ‘Take it or leave it’ brings me out in a rash. However, with helpful assistant Greg (They can probably see us coming a mile off) I had soon invested not only in an HP laptop (with removable battery, though apparently nowadays battery wear is negligible, so that advice also was superfluous) but in a package of security and the latest Microsoft Office gadgetry ie the one you have to pay an annual subscription for. All painless, with entry to the Cloud and a free tutorial on Windows 10 thrown in. Greg didn’t even fall about laughing when I mentioned my Tiny. Probably, in fact, because he was still in nappies when Tiny Ltd went bust for the third and final time (in two years).

Although PC World set up all the operating systems ieWindows 10 (the number indicates how many times worse it is than all previous systems, though in this case they missed out a couple of zeros), I got the local IT support bloke to come and transfer my existing files. (Another slight bit of ‘economy with the truth’ as President Nixon called his lying about the Watergate burglary – Tiny hadn’t actually died, merely dropped hints that it was about to) This process, which is one reason I hadn’t switched earlier, was remarkably simple. He also adapted the screen so it didn’t

require me to navigate Microsoft’s kaleidoscopic front page (insert the correct technical terms here as you wish) and told me not to bother with the tutorial or the Cloud unless I wanted (a) to get confused – how did he guess? – and (b) have all my stuff available Microsoft. Though, come to think of it, that would serve them right.

So how is it on the frontier of technological advance?you’ll be asking. Similar to the Syrian one, is the short answer. No explosions but twice the stress. Tiny had a white, sloping keyboard: very comfortable sitting back in my expensive supportive typist’s chair. HP15? Flat black, ie super-stylish - but hopeless without searchlights focused and usable only in a crouching position that will at least help me in my audition for the Hunchback of Notre Dame. And this is before you start with the software. Tiny had icons top, bottom and side for things like ‘Save’, ‘Print’, ‘Change document name’. Windows 10? I’ve had to call in Inspector Clousseau to help with the search. In fact I lost half of this the first time (OK, control your disappointment that it wasn’t permanent) because, whereas Tiny sent a whizz along the bottom of the page to show you’d saved something, pressing ‘save’ here provokes no response. As for changing a document name, that’s straightforward though you have to communicate with the international space station to do it.

The real worry here (OK, not for you) is not that I’m an idiot who’s slow on the uptake but that this technological development is the future. AI (Artificial Intelligence) will apparently become the dominant force in the years ahead (Yes, I am going to buy a gun). In other words some nerd whose grasp of simplicity, the English (or any other) language and customer service is zero will be setting computer-driven robotics free to drive our lives, cars and probably our thoughts. Aghh!

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Following on from last month – after the hectic experience of Havana we were up early to pack (there was to be a lot of that) and climbed aboard our modern Chinese air conditioned coach, our transport for the next 12 days and headed south west for the 150 kms journey to Viñales Valley.

A delightful little town set in a lush green valley where the tobacco farmers use traditional farming methods including ox drawn ploughs to cultivate their rich soil. Now, rapidly becoming a magnet for walkers and rock climbers and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999.

Our accommodation was ‘Casa Particulares’ rural bed and breakfast houses. Our group were a little apprehensive, unsure what to expect of Cuban B&Bs. Cuban landladies gathered by our bus some looking as anxious as us! I opted to stay with Joanne. We walked along to her house, where she showed me my clean bedroom with en-suite and its own entrance. My friends had similar accommodation.

The shower proved more effective than the Plaza Hotel (see Part 1) and the breakfasts were an enormous feast of eggs, ham, fruit, bread and local honey eaten under the garden gazebo – delightful. All concerns faded away despite the night time quietness frequently interrupted by insomniac cockerels.

Our regular guide handed over to a knowledgeable local guide who led us around the stunning Infierno – Paradiso route, a leisurely 6 miles, explaining the endemic trees and birds as we slowly climbed up the hillsides. Cameras clicked as we ascended the soggy paths still drying out from the rainy season. Bright sun shone as we arrived at the top to meet Juanito who boasted of being 80 and who had lived in the wilds virtually all of his life. He prepared us fresh coconut and exotic fruits as we relaxed, enjoying the views and serenity.

On another walk, we visited a tobacco farm and learnt the finer points of growing tobacco and producing cigars. We all agreed it was a lot more complicated than we thought. Gathered around the farmer we watched as he skilfully rolled a cigar using a combination of different leaves laughing as he told us - the ‘hand rolled on a maiden’s thigh’ is an urban myth. Then we sampled the product, naturally with coffee (made with beans from his trees) and local rum.......well when in Rome or Cuba in this case.

Viñales valley is stunning with a tranquil traditional way of life. Pigs, piglets, chicken, oxen etc roaming and grazing freely, and giant colourful butterflies living in a chemical free environment.

In the evenings, we explored Viñales ‘High Street’ finding some crowded salsa bars and restaurants amongst the hubbub with locals riding around on horses (or driving classic cars, they are not just in Havana) adding to the slightly surreal atmosphere. We gathered in a local bar where the music was authentic and the mojitos were generous to chat with Cubans and other tourists.

Day 6, time to repack, (Shirts freshly laundered) and board our coach to travel to Soroa. Our first stop was a botanist’s delight - The Soroa orchid garden, in the territory of the Biosphere Reserve Sierra del Rosario. Created in 1943, by Tomas Felipe Camacho, a lawyer from the Canary Islands, a lover of orchids and a member of various orchid societies. Our guide showed us many varied types of orchid and other plants quoting never ending Latin names. The gardens took a major hit during a hurricane in the early 2000s but nature recovered and the gardens are back to their splendid best.

Our hotel was next door so we settled in and took advantage of the huge inviting swimming pool and bar before sampling the hotel buffet style dining room. Despite earlier warnings about food shortages, the buffet was varied and inviting. Beef and potatoes were scarce but

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plenty of chicken, pork, seafood, rice, pasta and fruit meant we did not go hungry. Naturally, local cocktails washed down the feast with live Cuban music never far away.

The following morning was overcast as the weather took an unexpected change, would I regret not packing the waterproofs? Our local trekking guide invited us to ask any questions – no political problems for him and so we learnt more of the Cuban situation, which for some is better than others.

The Cuban government provide a food rationing system allowing everyone to have access to basic foodstuffs at affordable prices. However, those working in tourism or farming their own land are probably better off with more options to increase their incomes and live a better lifestyle.

Tourism is the boom industry as the numbers increase year on year and with regular flights and American cruise ships calling into Cuba from 2016 the numbers will continue increasing.

We were caught in a heavy shower whilst taking our lunch stop – so, sat with one of my new friends under her umbrella, I reflected on what we had seen and learnt whilst hoping I would dry out in the afternoon sun – I did. But, the cloudbursts continued. Later back at the hotel we tried to walk between bar-restaurant-bedroom, all involving long outside walks, without getting soaked! I planned to buy an umbrella, but never saw one for sale. Ah well the Christmas decorations were up and the mojitos were flowing.

The rain changed our plans, having made some walking paths impassable. We visited a local school where the pupil to teacher ratio was unusual – almost more teachers than pupils! The Cuban education system has a good reputation and has been one of the benefits of Fidel’s revolution. Literacy levels are a higher level in Cuba than most other countries in the region. We noticed conditions were basic and my gift of ballpoint pens was appreciated by the happy looking children.

We travelled to view an Eco village with the promise of craft shops and other delights. A huge social experiment in Cuban terms but to us it looked a bit like a 1960s low-rise concrete council housing estate. We sauntered around small craft shops, some people making purchases and others seeking coffee. We lunched in the estate’s community hall and I was invited to dance with some friendly local residents celebrating an exam success, never danced in my walking boots before!

Day 9 and yes more packing. Time to move onto to Trinidad – another UNESCO World Heritage site. Next month - final part of the Cuban experience - Colonial architecture, dinner by phone light, caves, and being Robinson Crusoe for a day.


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Not long ago I was idly waiting in the queue at a bank in Campello. It was a beautiful morning and I was in a good mood and eager to express my happiness with the world and my fellow beings.

A young mother was standing just in front of me with a dual pushchair containing two little babies cosily wrapped up in a blanket and who were obviously twins while her four or five year old daughter sat quietly on a bench.

Wishing to appear “simpatico” I beamed at the little girl and asked her what she was called and told the mother how lovely and delightful her daughter was.

I then turned to the babies and leant over the pushchair and made cooing noises, contorting my face so that my friendly features would soothe and stimulate the infants. They appeared to be sound asleep for they gave no reaction. It was then that I realised they were a pair of dolls belonging to the little girl.

One or two people in the queue looked aghast and observed me with caution and also with what I took to be a twinge of pity, while at the same time shuffling as far away from me as was possible.

On another occasion I was standing in the checkout queue in the Campello branch of Lidl’s.

I had bought a couple of packs of beer and before arriving at the till fished around in my pocket for my purse, opened it up and extracted sufficient change to pay for the beers in order not to waste time later faffing around for the correct money.

Immediately behind me in the queue were two elderly ladies. When they saw me fumbling with my purse one of them shrieked out that the black purse I was handling belonged to them and that I had stolen it. I told them not to be so stupid and to get a grip.

Sadly they took no notice and continued to raise the alarm and shout out that I was a “thief” and what was more that I even looked like a thief!

I shouted angrily back that they were a couple of lunatics and should control themselves.

The girl on the till had no option but to summon the uniformed security guard who when informed by the shrieking shrews that I had robbed them felt obliged to handcuff me.

The general hubbub that ensued caused shoppers to emerge from the depths of the store to find out what was going on. One or two of the faces looked vaguely familiar and seemed to murmur that they were not surprised at my apprehension.

I was led to the front of the premises and told to stand with my back against the wall.

Fortunately with the help of the security officer I was allowed to use my mobile phone and make a call to my wife and tell her not to hold up lunch on my account. I added that if she felt like bringing me a couple of sandwiches they would be well received.

A few minutes later a police car with its lights flashing and siren wailing screeched into the Lidl car park. Two police rushed in at the double and spoke briefly to the guard who gave them an outline of what was going on. They then led the two elderly ladies into an office and myself into an adjacent one where I was able to confidently explain what, apart from money, my purse contained.

When my accusers were questioned they immediately began to backtrack and said that they had been confused and had made a mistake.

The police behaved impeccably and asked if I wished to make a charge against the women. I considered the possibility but thought it less hassle to say no. Besides I felt a twinge of sadness that their antics had failed.

I decided I would just put it down as a new shopping experience.

I even got home before my wife had finished her lunch.

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by David Fraser

In last months editorial, one thing that people started asking me in the street was about my inclusion of car technology, and where it’s all going, and wouldn’t all the new tech cause crashes?

Well, here is a more in depth breakdown of the car tech!

Safety assist: You think that kid on his phone is irritating, with it pinging and boinging? Well, the new cars that have safety assist are just as bad. Getting too close to that car in front? BOING. Over 50 kph just at the signpost – PING. Dared to start the car without putting on your seatbelt? BONG BONG BONG.

Don’t get me wrong, I understand it has to get your attention, but there are some times I wish manufacturers could make the warnings less annoying!

Auto parking: It was the start of the self driving car. Self parking cars. Although having seen how many people actually DO park, I think this is a good idea. Many new cars have this tech, and BMW and Mercedes have invented (but not yet released) a system where your car can drop you at your door, or the supermarket, and then go and find itself a parking space. Now, where did it park???

Built in Sat Navs: Yep, they have traditionally been terrible. From putting your car in a river, to driving down a track that shouldn’t be driven on my a large 4x4, inbuilt sat navs have always had problems. Expensive updates, for example. Many manufacturers are now looking at better systems, and some are even looking at using Google Maps, with the car using a SIM card (mobile phone) to download updates and real time congestion information.

Lights: Yep, those simple little things. Already we are seeing cars turn on their own lights, and being able to react to the turn of the wheel, but a few cars are trickling through that actively put on main beam, and turn it off when it “sees” a car coming the other way. New light arrays allow lights to give the perfect light output and allowing the best vision possible. Just hope they don’t break, because they are not 50p from the motor factors to replace!

Keys: Yep, remember having a hole in your car that you inserted a key into? Well, now many manufacturers are introducing keyless entry, meaning as long as you have your key NEAR you, the car will unlock and start without the key actually being inserted. Some of the luxury manufacturers have even started

introducing touch screen key fobs – so the cars controls can be altered before you even get to it!

ACC: Active Cruise Control. No longer do we have to put on the cruise control, and hope that lorry in front keeps at a sensible speed. Our cars already (if you are rich enough to afford the top of the range ones) know how fast the vehicle in front is going. Set a maximum, and it will drive at the speed of the traffic, up to the maximum you set. Car in front brakes? So does yours. Add the safety steering facility that manufacturers are working on (to stop your car wandering out of a traffic lane), and we are that step closer to full on self driving cars.

Information Systems: Most new cars come with pretty terrible systems in place. Panic no more. A large number of car manufacturers are now turning to companies like Google and Apple to get their systems working correctly, and of course, to interface properly with your smart phone. No more fiddly wires to play your music from your phone!

Self Driving Cars: Well, that´s all we have space for this month, so look out for a self driving section in the future, as I think it would take a whole page to go through this one!

Until next month!

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By Marty Funkhauser

The argument for staying in the EU seems to be one that starts with the words of doubt “we could lose up to 3 million jobs” but they can´t name a single one. “Our exports may suffer” which defies all logic as nobody buys anything out of kindness. “Immigration camps may have to be set up in Kent” which is total lies.

Sweden is a country that many European states have tried to emulate due to their consistent position at the top of the European Economy chart. In fact, Sweden has been used as a benchmark by the UK for Education and Welfare. However, times have and are changing in Sweden and not for the better. So, let´s look at some harsh reasons as to why it maybe a good idea to vote Out.

A luxury cruise ship which spent decades crossing the sun-drenched waters of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean isen route for Sweden’s chilly Baltic coast to be converted into an asylum centre. Sweden’s Migration Agency signing a deal with charter company US Shipmanagers to bring the 1,790-passenger Ocean Gala to Sweden, planning to berth it in Harnosand, a small port 270 miles north of Stockholm.

Meanwhile, Dheyaa Al-Ogaili is wearily amused to discover that he and the 11 others sharing his tent are the first asylum seekers to be housed in a refugee camp in Sweden since the Bosnian War in 1992. “We are very unlucky,” says the 38-year-old former Baghdadi teacher as he sips tea and listens to the rain splattering down outside. He´s unlucky, I thought he has come from a war torn country where his life and his family’s lives were in mortal danger!

The headlines now suggest Sweden is a country that is coming apart. Just last month, an asylum centre in the picturesque town of Munkedal was set alight, the latest in a series of arson attacks against refugees. Anti-Semitic incidents in Malmö have raised such concern that Swedes have now started “kippa walks”, gathering in their hundreds to accompany Jews home from the synagogue in a show of solidarity. The Sweden Democrats, a party routinely denounced by Swedish media as “neo-fascist”, is now leading in the national opinion polls. Economically, Sweden remains strong. But politically, it’s in crisis.

The problem of professional Romanian and Bulgarian beggars is, for visitors, the most striking. They sit outside Stockholm’s underground stations and coffee shops, often piling their

belongings in plastic bags on the street. This seems to advertise that the authorities have lost control. Meanwhile Swedish buskers are moved on or arrested by the police.

If the finest political minds in Sweden had set out to incubate a far-Right backlash in the world’s most tolerant country, they could not have done better than what has happened over the last few years. First, run an open-door immigration policy making your country the top destination in the middle of a global migration crisis. Next denounce as “neo-fascist” anyone who raises objections. All of this has handed entire sections of the electorate on a plate to the Sweden Democrats. Its leader, Jimmie Åkesson, was on sick leave for five months – he need not have returned. His rivals have been doing all his work for him.

Here are the figures:-

1,000,000 Refugees and migrants have arrived in Europe via illegal routes

38%Proportion of migrants who are from Syria1,200,000Syrian refugees being housed in Lebanon – a country 100 times smaller than Europe

1 in 5Proportion of people in Lebanon who are refugees

1 in 122According to the head of the UN refugee agency, one in 122 people is a refugee

1.2% Proportion of migrants who land in Italy and Greece, then get as far as Calais

100,000Illegal migrants were stopped from entering Britain by UK Border Force officials in 2015

15%Proportion of female refugees from Syria who are pregnant in Turkey

Data as of November 2015

Now, hands up all of you who think that staying in the EU is a good idea.

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1. Catechins found in blueberries activate fat-burning genes in abdominal fat cells to assist with weight loss, and belly fat loss in particular. According to research at Tufts University, regularly ingesting catechins increases abdominal fat loss by 77 percent and double total weight loss.

2. They contain a group of natural phytonutrients (plant nutrient) called proanthocyanidins which have a unique ability to protect both the watery and fatty parts of the brain against damage from some environmental toxins.

3. Blueberries are one of the richest sources of proanthocyanidins. These phytonutrients decrease free radicals levels that are linked to aging (yes wrinkling!) and disease.

4. In animal studies, those given an extract of blueberries had less motor skill decline and performed better on memory tests than animals not given the blueberries. Researchers conclude that compounds in blueberries may reverse some age-related memory loss and motor skill decline.

5. Blueberries are packed with vitamins C, E, riboflavin, niacin, and folate.

6. Blueberries are a rich source of the phytonutrients ellagic acid. Ellagic acid has proven anticancer and genetic-material-protection capabilities. It also encourages a healthy rate of apoptosis—how the body seeks out and destroys harmful or damaged cells, like cancer cells.

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They are blown, rolled, painted, dyed and moulded from chocolate. On Sunday 8th April millions of people worldwide will be tearing open the brightly coloured foil wrappings of their Easter eggs. But just how did the humble egg become the universal symbol of Easter?

The Christians adopted the egg as part of their Easter festival to represent the ‘resurrection’ or re-birth of Christ after his crucifixion, however the symbolism of the egg dates back much further to the pagan rituals practised at Spring. To the ancient Chinese, Greeks and Persians, the egg was a symbol of new life. Historical records indicate that eggs were dyed, exchanged and eaten at Spring festivals in honour of the goddess who rose from her winter sleep to fill the earth with glorious new life. In Europe, goose, duck or hen eggs were decorated using charcoal and vegetable dye. Towards the end of the 17th century egg shaped toys were given to children.

By the 18th century people bought pasteboard or papiermâché eggs in which they placed small gifts. The affluent exchanged porcelain Easter eggs which varied in size and were available smooth for painting or decorated. By the 19th century the fashion was for cardboard eggs covered with silk, satin, lace or velvet and

fastened with ribbon. The first chocolate Easter eggs were solid and appeared in Germany in the early 1800’s. Their

popularity soon spread to the rest of Europe and the hollow egg was born. Its popularity boomed as the developments

in the chocolate making process and mass manufacturing improved. The ultimate Easter gift of the time was a jewel

encrusted Faberge Egg made by French jeweller, Carl Faberge.

During the Christian period there were many myths and superstitions surrounding eggs. It was believed that if an egg that was laid on Good Friday and was kept for one hundred years its yolk would turn into diamond. Good Friday eggs cooked and eaten at Easter were thought to promote the fertility of the trees and crops and protect against sudden deaths. Finding a double yolk in an Easter egg denoted forthcoming wealth.

The world’s largest Easter Egg is in Canada and was made by Belgian chocolate producer Guylian in 1996. The egg was made using over 50.000 bars (1950kg of chocolate) on behalf of the city of St. Niklaas. Twenty-six craftsmen worked for 525 hours to build the egg. Bad news for chocoholics though, Alderman Urbain Vercauteren of the city of St. Niklaas said the egg wasn’t meant to be eaten. “After a week outside in all weather conditions, I don’t think it would taste very good” he said.

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Giovanni Pinarello was born in Italy on the 10th July 1922 during a difficult post- war period and was the eighth of twelve children. His love for two wheels led him to pursue a career in cycling. The young Giovanni immediately attracted attention and had won over 60 races by the time he was 20, he also won

“la popolarissima” in Treviso which was a very important race in the Dilettani circuit ( a level of racing that opens the doors to being a professional ).From 1946 Giovanni makes his mark in the world of cycling and in 1951 he was last in the 34th Giro d Italia which was won by Rosa Fiorenzo, but in those years last place was not a disgrace, instead the last rider wore the Maglia Nera (black jersey ). Giovanni still tells stories of the strategies that he carried out in order to take this ranking. There has been known cases of cyclists purposely flattening their own tyres, hiding in barns or bars in the aim to lose time in order to arrive last in the stage. Arriving last also means a celebration, including a lap of honour with the winners in Vigorelli velodrome. Giovanni did just that on the 10th June 1951 carrying this triumph to Milan. That jersey went on to tag Giovanni forever “the one with the Maglia Nera” and is still visible today in the Pinarello shop in Treviso.

In 1952 Giovanni prepares to ride the “Giro d Italia” again but at the very last minute he is required to give his spot to the young Pasqualino Fornara who had just been fired from the Fausto Coppi’s team Bianchi. Giovanni is disappointed but his team offer him £100000.00 to step aside, a considerable amount of money for those times. This money is used to bear the fruit of what shall be the

crown of his dreams to open a small bike workshop in order to build his own bicycles and so Cicli Pinarello was born.

Giovanni worked hard, harder than he ever had before and he had so many good ideas. In 1961 Pinarello sponsors its first ride and it’s first victory at the “Tour de L’avenir” thanks to Guido de Rossa. The Pinarello brand begins to carve out its own space ahead of the bigger names of it’s time, small sponsorships, small goals, and slowly the plant grows. In 1975 Pinarello begins to enjoy

widespread popularity and it’s first Giro d Italia victory opening a decade of great satisfaction. In 1988 Pinarello begins to change, it is no longer a small workshop and things start to get serious, Fausto, Giovannis son enters the business and they also have their first “Tour de France” victory with Pedro Delgado. Giovanni slowly leaves his position to allow Fausto to continue his dream.

In the early years Fausto lived in his fathers shadow learning all the secrets of the trade by watching and learning at the same time developing his entrepreneurial skills ready to manage the

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business as a whole. The Pinarello brand enjoyed popularity in Italy but Pinarello is one of many Italian bike brands and thousands globally so the challenge for Fausto has just begun. He has a strong and decisive character, one which can be seen in his business decisions, he begins to develop an alliance with teams who seem to be only of second grade but through time become extremely successful, producing champions that take the Pinarello brand to great heights. Fausto decides to invest in a middle range German team who are failing to find a sponsor, in less than a year this small team becomes unbeatable and dominate the cycling scene in the 1990’s – “Team Telekom.” Also in the 1990’s Fassa Bortolo enters the world of cycling and Fausto takes the opportunity of joining forces, the result is many more victories in all disciplines with Fassa Team dominating the scene for the next 5 years. Soon one of the largest technical innovations Fausto has ever introduced “Magnesium” and with it – The Dogma is born – a top end bike for Pinarello whose name from then on becomes the reference point for all high end road bikes. This was followed by the Prince, a model which immediately claims the best bike in the world title, 2 years later the world’s first asymetrical bike The Dogma 60.1 is born and becomes the most acclaimed bike in the world winning more titles than any other bike. The Pinarello Dogma has already claimed 2 Tour De France victories, a World Championship Crown, First and Second place in the UCI Team rankings and since its birth over 300 races in the pro-tour circuit. And then in 2009 Fausto joins forces with the small newly-born Team Sky who now dominate the world of cycling on their Pinarello’s.

Gary and Lynn at Cyclogical in Quesada have expanded their road bike range, and are now delighted to be stockists of the world famous “ Pinarello bikes.” We have at present some models in stock, however we can supply any model from the new 2016 range within 48 hours. We are also hoping to get one of the first Dogmas to have the newly launched Sram etap wireless electronic shifting system by Easter. The full range can be viewed on Cyclogical’s website.

www.cyclogicalcostablanca.com or www.pinarello.com

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By John McGregor

‘D’ya get the number, like I told you? Did you ring him?’ She sighed. What was it with Mark? Why was he so aggressive these days? He hadn’t even noticed her hair, the highlights she had had put in, especially for him - or was it for her, she thought guiltily. Anyway, Kathy told herself: no, he hadn’t noticed, nor her new blouse, suitably undone one button too much. That had also escaped his attention, even if it hadn’t the big prison warder in charge and several other inmates in the gloomy reception room. Defiance rose in her:

‘No, I haven’t - well, I did ring a number I found, but there was no answer. It just rang and rang -’

‘Are you sure you got it right? You know what you’re like!’ The cold, grey eyes were angry, his raised voice contemptuous, and one or two heads slightly turned in their direction. Mark lowered his voice, but she saw his nostrils flare, a sure sign of the sinister menace that always chilled her: it usually pre-empted a fist coming her way.

‘Listen, Kath,’ he hissed. ‘It’s very important you contact Paul: he’s the only person who can really help me with the information I need - ’

‘But why? How come now, after three years in this place you’ve suddenly decided you need Paul?’ She moved her chair closer and put her hand over his tightly-knuckled fist. ‘You promised me, Mark: no more, you said when you got sent down this time. You said although it was a seven stretch, you’d easily be out in five; and the kids need you now...’ Her pleas appeared to go unnoticed as he jerked his hand away and began to tick off his instructions on his fingers.

‘Keep phoning that number. If you can’t get through, go over to Waltham and ask around, it’s only a couple of bus-rides away over town. Try the pubs, he used to use: The Royal Oak, The Swan and ask in the newsagents and cafes. Somebody must know him, and where he is.’ As Mark droned on Kathy mentally switched off as she examined the shell of the man she used to adore. Her husband looked gaunt, almost skeletal – was he on drugs? It was supposedly rife in prisons. Mark’s increasing callousness began to irritate her, but to Kathy’s surprise she realised for the first time ever in her life she wasn’t actually frightened of him. Unbelievably the man was actually obsessed with organising a major robbery from inside the prison. So this is going to be the pattern of your life, is it, girl – is this what you want from your life? You’re only thirty-five. You can still turn a few heads, girl - and one recently in particular...

Kathy daren’t tell Mark, but she had managed to contact Paul. To her surprise he came round an hour later; but not before she had made herself up. Years ago, just before she met Mark, a little tipsy she had illicitly kissed Paul at a party. His feisty girlfriend Cheryl had almost caught them, but Kathy still remembered the fire that moment lit inside her. Now, twelve years later, sitting at her kitchen table that same man gazed deep into her eyes - and to her surprise the flame was still there, burning away steadily within her. Hmm, I wonder if he remembers...

‘Listen Kathy, you lovely woman - by the way I like your hair like that: very

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sexy.’ She flushed as his blue eyes bore into hers with intense concentration. Paul had a disarming way with words and gestures, and he used both to good effect as he spelt out his situation. He put his clean, manicured hands face down on the table, and spoke slowly and determinedly:

‘I am trying very hard to go straight - and so far, it’s going OK. It isn’t easy, Kathy and I don’t want any more problems. Cheryl and I are finished for good now. She liked the money and used to encourage me to do those things. But I’ve stopped all that now.’ He brightened up and the infectious boyish grin came back. ‘So now I’m young, clean, free and single. Hey, bet you don’t remember that night we kissed at that party, do you Kathy? I’ve never forgotten it - wow! I’ve often thought - ’ ‘Stop!’ She held up her hand. So he did remember – ooh! ‘Don’t go any further, Paul. I can’t, you know I love Mark.’ Do I? ‘I’ve got to be there for him - be strong.’ Funny, I don’t feel strong. ‘And there’s the kids…’

Hmm... the kids. Mark hadn’t even asked about his children. Jason was in trouble at school; it could go either way now. He’s such a good lad really, the image of his Dad, but always so sad and sulky whenever his father was mentioned - and cutie little Megan, supposedly the apple of her father’s eye. Was Mark ever going to ask about our children? It would seem not. As he preached on about how vital contacting Paul was, the thought struck her that actually Mark had been instrumental in putting Paul back into contact with her. Hmm...how strange that is – could this be fate, like people talk about - that she’d personally never believed? As Kathy sat in that grim room it was as though she was experiencing some kind of a metamorphosis.

In the kitchen Paul turned up the heat - and the charm. ‘What’s that perfume; Red Door, isn’t it? Classy, suits you girl... ‘ere Kathy, I remember - you like Status Quo, don’t you? Ha ha, I know Mark hates them. Well, Quo’re

playing at The Odeon, Hammersmith next month – and I’ve got two tickets. Come and have a night out with me, Kath: I bet you could use one.’ Could I use a night out? You bet I could, I haven’t been out for over three years. She looked at Paul’s cheeky-chappie, happy-go-lucky face. His wide smile and blond curls made him look a bit like Rick Parfett... nobody had looked and smiled at her like that for a long time...and that smouldering kiss that he remembered as well. But no, it still wasn’t right, she decided.

‘No, Paul, I can’t,’ she told him, more emphatically than she felt. ‘I’m going to see Mark on Tuesday: all the bloody way there and back for an hour - and he’ll want to know if I’ve contacted you -’

‘No! No, you haven’t - tell him that, please Kathleen!’ The way he used her full name moved her. Paul was in earnest now, almost pleading for his innocence, and her heart went out to the poor man as his eyes glazed over, and a fierceness crept in:

‘I’m changing that phone number you got me on - and I’m moving away. I know what Mark wants and I’m not doing it any more, all that stuff’s behind me now.’ Paul took a deep breath, relaxed and gently took her hand between his. ‘I’m working for Kwik-Fit now, Kathy; the hours are good and the money’s steady. Actually, I see they want fitters in New Zealand. I’ve always wanted to go there,- it’s a lovely country, made for young people.’ Paul’s easy, confident manner returned, and he hit her vulnerable spot perfectly.

‘Talking of youngsters, how’s young Jason these days, smashing lad. Does he remember when I took him to see Tottenham? See if he wants to go again. Oh, and I bought these sweets for little Megan - she must be what - seven now, is she?’ The blue eyes burned into her again, as Paul’s strong, protective hands squeezed Kathy’s gently. Her bruised and battered heart lurched as the man painted a picture of a future and spoke fondly of her children.

‘Oh – and I’m still young, clean, free and single, Kathy did I tell -’

‘Yes, yes, you did, Paul. That’s the tenth time - I’ll bear it in mind,’ she joked, gently withdrawing her hand. ‘I’ll tell Mark I couldn’t get hold of you - I just wish he’d get your message.’

The bell rang and Mark jumped up immediately. ‘Right - I’ll see you in a couple of weeks. Don’t ring me ’cos they listen in, despite what they say.’ As he bent over and gave her a dismissive peck on the cheek, Kathy felt like somehow an unseen priest was giving her his blessing. She bent to pick up her handbag, and as she stood up, it felt as though she was rising from confession. Had a burden just been lifted away from her? Kathy saw the big prison warder wink at her as she briskly buttoned up her blouse. With a strange new spring in her step she sashayed out of the sterile room, looking forward to the light and freedom outside the huge prison doors. It was if she had somehow now served her own time, carried out her penance and was now being released back into the community - and once more she was young, clean, free...and single?

On the train journey home Kathy gazed out into the countryside and examined what had happened to her in the last few hours. You’ve turned a few corners there, girl; some decisions were made for you - and you’ve made some too. What do they say? Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life! Suddenly she was looking forward to getting home and picking up the phone. Were Spurs at home on Saturday? Were Meg’s sweets still in the draw? Had the Odeon changed much? Oh, yes...and that kiss... Kathy suddenly, deliciously felt real latent passion rising in her again, a delicious sensation she hadn’t felt for years. Plugging in her IPOD ‘Rockin’ All Over The World’ started up as she mouthed the lyrics:

Giddy up and giddy up and get awayWe’re going crazy and we’re going today…

Kathy smiled and closed her eyes. Wonder if The Quo ever tour New Zealand?


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The bota, is an essential tool for every thirsty Spanish shepherd. Throughout the centuries and lovingly immortalised through the writings of both Hemingway and Cervantes, now days though, the bota has been reduced in many parts of the world to a vessel used by the less well off.

What a great pity this falling from grace is. If more people were to appreciate the history and craftsmanship surrounding the bota, as well as the simple rules employed for its use and maintenance, then maybe the bota would be treated with the true respect that it thouroughly deserves. The bota came into existence long before any wooden caskets and wine bottles, and in its self, the bota is probably as old as Spain, the bota is said to have evolved from the pellejo, which is the skin of a goat carcass sewn together and sealed liquid tight. These carcass made botas were used by many Spanish families in years gone by to store up to a years worth of wine. In the Cervantes book Don Quixote, it was a line of these pellejos that were torn apart by the mighty sword of Don Quixote.

The original botas held around 1.5 litres of wine for mainly individual use, and in days gone by no Spanish shepherd or farmer worth his salt would be found tending his flock or fields without a full bota by his side. Indeed, botas are still very much used in the more rural areas of Spain.

Making a bota is very much considered an art in Spain, and is a very labor intensive process and those that still make bota’s are called a botero. The first step in making a bota is to acquire a goat skin then salt it, this salting closes the pores of the skin; the hair of the goatskin is then trimmed to a length of approximately a centimeter. The pattern is then laid on the skin and cut to shape, once this has been done, the pattern is folded together hair side out and lightly stitched. The botero will then use hemp thread and rubs it with olive oil in order that it will pass through the skin with more ease, at the same time, the botero will use wild boar hair to re stitch around the edges of the bota whilst all the time keeping constant pressure on the stitching to ensure a liquid tight seam, when this is done, the botero turns the bota inside out so that the hair side is facing in, the bota is then soaked in water and inflated, and then dried in the sun. The botero then pours boiling hot olive oil into the bota, once this has cooled it is then tipped out, which then renders the interior of the bota impermeable. The last part of the procedure is to attach the spout, in years gone by; these were made of wood or bone, but now days the spouts are made of plastic. The spout is placed in the open end of the bota and secured firmly again with stitching.

Facts: Botas will only hold wine or liquors with a maximum strength of 25%vol . Never put soft drinks in a bota as they will eat away the interior coating. If a bota is deflated, always warm in the sun before trying to reinfl ate. To clean a bota, pour in a cup of wine or brandy and turn the bota every 8-12 hours side to side, do this for three days. Do not hang a bota, always lie it on its side.


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What a dull February for yours truly. Trying to buy a new bike for Mrs. Bikers is proving very testing, so few test bikes available, apparently due to the small number of sales at the moment! So there we were trade in price all agreed and almost bought the bike without a test ride but she managed to get a test in the UK when we were back for a few days…….AND she didn’t like it. So after sitting on it in the shop and reading tons of reviews she was almost ready to buy but the test was a complete let down. Just in case you think I’m waffling on for nothing there is a point to this which is don’t buy a bike unless you’re 100%. It could be a very costly mistake. I’m not recommending everyone goes back to the UK for a test ride either by the way but it really is an issue here and I don’t mean just in the small dealerships, we have tried several without success.

Triumph in Alicante have been trying hard lately with two events, unfortunately not very well publicised. At the end of January they had an open day with discounts on new bikes followed by a ride to Santa Pola for a little drink in the sun, very nice. Then in early February they had a ‘Bonneville Night’ to mark the launch of the new Street Twin. Nice looking bike and a good ‘do’ eventually, kicking off much later than advertised.

Very retro as you can see.

Coming up in March we have Roldan on Sunday 6th. Always a good one this, usually marks the beginning of the almuerzo season for me On Saturday 12th we have this at Caravaca. Don’t know much about it but it’s a lovely run there The following day in Cartagena And this on the same day in Fuente Alamo, I’ve been to this one in the past and it was a good ‘un. Same day again in Beniel, I wish they would communicate Then on the 29th in Beniajan So it’s all happening in Murcia, what’s going on Alicante?

Well have a great March guys and remember if you have any comments or want to advertise your club, group or an event I can be contacted via email at [email protected] or on Facebook at Tim Bikers where you will also find details of events where I have got less notice.

Spanish word of the month – Primavera, spring, as in the season. Will be with us shortly, yee hah.

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Semana Santa or Holy Week is a solemn religious festival held each year in Spain. The dates however vary from year to year , so if you are planning to see these colourful and unique processions it is advisable that you check the local press or Ayuntimento web sites for more information and local parade times to your area.

Processions are held across all of Spain, and each city has its own unique Holy Week celebrations. If you fancy a journey, to see this festival, I suggest you take a visit to Seville during Semana Santa. As this experience will suerely leave you in awe.

Practically defined by its stunning processions, each procession typically will have two or more beautifully adorned floats, one with the Virgin and the other a scene from Christ’s Passion. You have to admire the lavish decoration on these creations as they slowly pass before you accompanied by music of coronets and drums. Underneath each float, you will see up to forty men, called costaleros, these men carry the float on their shoulders and by doing so control the swaying motion of the float. The costeleros practice so much during the year and are so syncronised with each other that the religious figures on these floats look almost as if they were walking in step with the music.

The seemingly endless rows of nazarenos, or penitents, who walk along with the floats many of them walking barefoot, which is impressive in itself as some of the processions can last up to 14 hours! One does have to be careful not to be thrown by the resemblance between the pointy hoods and long robes of the nazarenos and those of the Ku Klux Klan; it’s coincidental and completely unrelated.

Don’t be surprised to see how nicely the people dress to watch the processions, especially during the second half of the Semana Santa week. Women often dress to the nines while many men brave the sun in full suits. Of course not everybody dresses up so much, but basically if you want to fit in watching the processions, do not turn up wearing the tee shirt that you have just being wearing to clean the car in.

As with many cultural celebrations, Spain’s elaborate Semana Santa was for many centuries a work-in-progress. The starting point for its extensive history is clearly the death of Christ, from which it takes its subject, however the celebration that you see today is the result of centuries of evolution.

A significant point in Semana Santa’s history was 1521, when the Marqués de Tarifa returned to Spain from the Holy Land. After his journey, he institutionalized the Vía Crucis (Stations of the Cross) in Spain and from that moment on, this holy event was celebrated with a procession. Over time, the observance of the Vía Crucis eventually broke up into the various scenes of the Passion, with the incorporation of portable crosses and altars. This would eventually lead to today’s elaborate processions.

Check out any map of Semana Santa routes and you will see the Carrera Oficial, or official route, clearly marked. This original route, while it has evolved since around 1604, continues to serve as the backbone for the present route. The final major step took place in the 17th century, when Seville’s various cofradías (brotherhoods) began dividing and organizing themselves into what they are today.

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Cut the bread into 1 inch (2.5cm) slightly diagonal slices. Arrange them on a shallow dish that can hold the milk.Put all the milk in a saucepan with the sugar and the cinnamon stick, bring to a boil. Turn off the heat the moment it starts to boil and leave to infuse for 5 minutes.

Discard the cinnamon, then pour the milk on the bread and let soak for one hour.

Beat the eggs in a plate large enough to hold at least one torrija.

Heat the oil to medium in a large frying pan that can hold several torrijas at the same time. With a large spatula (the bread will be overly soft), carefully transfer the soaked slices one by one into the egg and turn them to coat. Then dip the slices into the hot oil.

Fry for 3-4 of minutes on each side, until brown. Take out to a dish lined with a paper towel and thoroughly sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Try not to pile them up while warm. Enjoy warm or cold.

1 bread loaf (with tight crumb, no baguettes

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4 cups (1 liter) whole milk

3 tbsp sugar (or honey if you prefer)

1 stick cinnamon

3-4 eggs

Sunflower oil or other insipid oil for frying

Sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling

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5 Completely changed(11)7 Tidings (4)8 Pretentious (8)9 Conundrums (7)11 Cruel treatment (5)13 Growing old (5)14 South-west Asiancountry, capitalYerevan (7)16 Wavering (8)17 Tear gas — spice (4)18 Untimely (11)

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An influential executive will help you from behind the scenes. Although you won’t be able to use their name as a reference, you will benefit from their insight and expertise. Follow their advice to the letter. Lately, it feels like you’ve been beating your head against a brick wall. The direct approach hasn’t worked. By adopting subtler methods, you’ll achieve your goal. This is difficult for a straightforward person like you, but it’s necessary when dealing with those who are easily intimidated.

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A close relationship gives you the necessary strength to assume a big challenge. You’ve been dreading this situation for a long time. The sooner you face it, the happier you will be. Whether you have to find a new job, end a troubled romance or relocate is immaterial. The important thing is to take the first step to your new life. When your courage starts to falter, lean on your loved one for reassurance. They’ll remind you why it’s so important to make this change.

Having a realistic view of a loved one is critical to the success of your relationship. A friend who is amusing but irresponsible should not be given time sensitive tasks. Similarly, a hard working individual may not be the best person to cheer you up. When looking for help, reflect on the personalities of the people you know. This is the best guide for finding the support you want. Resist the temptation to criticise a relative for doing a shoddy job.

A special person will enter your life, renewing your enthusiasm for art. Touring galleries and museums together will get your own creative juices flowing. Take this opportunity to begin a project you’ve been contemplating for some time. It’s important to exercise your imagination on a regular basis. When you pour too much energy into work and chores, you become resentful. Stop pushing yourself so hard and have some fun for a change. Following your friend’s lead will be liberating.

Falling in love with someone you’ve known for a long time is a distinct possibility. You’re sometimes slow about developing romantic feelings. That’s because you prefer getting to know the people in your life. Only when you gain a full understanding of their strengths and weaknesses will you entertain love. If you’re already in a serious relationship, give your amour praise and encouragement. You may not realise it, but your faith in their abilities can bring them to greatness.

A festive party is worth attending. You don’t feel especially outgoing, but that will change as soon as you arrive at the destination. Wear an outfit that is both comfortable and attractive. This will help you relax and have fun. A witty conversationalist will immediately get your attention. You’ll have a wonderful time discussing art, politics and sports. It’s wonderful to have a diversion from work. Let this be a lesson to you the next time you feel listless. There’s no cure for boredom like socialising.

Prosperity, romance and good fortune are coming your way. Be prepared to receive all the bounty that is coming to you. Questioning your luck could drive opportunity from your door. You’ve always been a kind, generous person. All the positive energy you have generated will be returned. Close your eyes and make a wish or three. A fabulous job, a devoted partner or a publishing contract is yours for the asking. Rest assured you will use your good fortune to help others who are struggling.

You’re wondering whether you should continue on a particular path, since you haven’t made much progress. Double your efforts and stay the course. You’ll have a marvellous breakthrough when you least expect it. Join forces with someone else who has been struggling. Their feedback will be invaluable. In return, you’ll be able to propose new methods to meet their goals. Working in a vacuum can make you feel anxious and rather dispirited. Team up.

A pleasant flirtation could grow into a serious relationship. If you’re not interested in settling down, make your intentions clear to the other party. The last thing you want is to have a broken heart on your conscience. Being the object of desire makes you more courageous. If you want a better job, this is the perfect time to find one. Explore opportunities involving art and music. Working for a charity or volunteer scheme would appeal to your humanitarian instincts.

Someone who is extremely intelligent wants to take you under their wing. Studying with this mentor will greatly expand your skill set. It will also increase your desirability to the job market. Be prepared to put aside some assumptions for the sake of learning. Although some of your teacher’s ideas will seem preposterous at first, you’ll eventually see the merit of these concepts. Be patient. By the time you’ve mastered these lessons, you’ll be ready to embark on a career involving lots of travel.

Go on a fun filled trip with a friend. You’ll both benefit from a change of scenery. Choose a destination that appeals to you both. Whether you want to tour museums, enjoy fabulous restaurants or go on a shopping expedition, you can find a place that’s relatively nearby. If you’re in a romantic relationship, a brief separation will deepen your mutual affection. It’s important to maintain friendships outside your love life. Pouring too much energy into a love affair can cause it to wither and die.

Something wonderful is about to unfold. Take this opportunity to show off your creative talent. If you’re a performing artist, go on an audition. Are you a writer? Submit your work to an agent or editor. If you make handicrafts, meet with the owner of a boutique that specialises in the type of merchandise you create. Being able to make money from your imagination will boost your confidence and attract some romantic interest. Successful artists are hot commodities.

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TIM Magazine™ Sparrowhaw

kThe Gavilán común (Spanish) or Sparrowhawk has a

pale barred underside, similar to the Goshawk, but

are not as heavily built. There are 7 documented

pairs located in the Vinalopó valley.

Their wingspan is quite short and blunt, the tail

is quite long with dark barring running across it.

Surprisingly for a powerful bird their yellow legs are

very spindly.

The female has grey-brown upper parts and is much

bigger than the male, the barring on the whitish

underparts is brown.

The male has grey-blue upper parts and the barring

on the whitish underparts is orangebrown. The

cheeks are orange-brown too.

Juveniles have dark brown upper parts and coarsely

barred below.

In flight, they tend to soar between powerful bursts

of several wing beats: flap-flap-glide. They never

hover and are remarkably agile even at speed.

Small birds make up the bulk of their diet, but due to

the difference in size between the sexes the female

often preys on larger birds, starlings and occasionally

pigeons, the male preys on smaller birds like finches

or sparrows. Small mammals, nestlings and carrion

make up the Sparrowhawks diet.

When hunting the Sparrowhawk relies on stealth,

usually watching its prey from a perch amongst

cover, then flies fast and low, again using any

available cover, it then can seize its intended prey

by complete surprise, but lengthy chases are not

uncommon amongst the trees and undergrowth if

it misses.

Nests are built in trees, consisting of a flat platform

made from twigs.

The smooth non glossy eggs are 40 mm by 32 mm

in size, bluish white with dark brown markings. The

female only will sit on the nest and incubate the

eggs. Both adults feed the young birds, but when

newly hatched will only be fed by the female with

the male hunting and bringing the food to the

nest. Juveniles may disperse short distances from

their natal grounds, but as a rule Sparrowhawks are

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Below is a list of the strangest things that drivers

have been fined for, and can be fined for still whilst

driving In Spain.

All of the below, appear in the Reglamento General de

Circulación (General Traffic Law), and haven’t been made

up!

Driving in most parts of Spain is generally a pleasurable experience.

Most roads are good, and in most areas, there is not an over

abundance of traffic.

Insurance agency Wiquot.com has put together the following top

10 list of the strangest things that drivers have been fined for, which

all appear in the Reglamento General de Circulación (General Traffic

Law), and haven’t been made up!

1 Driving with one hand or arm outside of the vehicle can

lead to a fine of 100 euro. Article 18 of the General Traffic Law

states that the driver and passengers should always maintain

a sensible position inside the vehicle.

2 Driving without wearing a T-shirt or shirt, barefoot or

wearing flip-flops comes with a fine of 200 euro for not

driving with the correct clothing or footwear, which could

diminish the driver’s capacity to control the vehicle.

3 You have to be extremely careful when parking on sand at

the beach because if the area is classified as ‘protected’, you

could end up with a fine of up to 6,000 euro.

4 Making the most of being stationary at a red light to touch

up your make-up or eat something could cost you 200 euro

and two points off your license.

5 Driving with the music blasting out in an area where quiet

is required, like outside a hospital, or during the early

hours of the morning can be sanctioned with a fine of 80-100 euro.

In one case, a fine of 2,400 euro was imposed for not allowing

neighbours to sleep.

6 You should only use the car horn in cases of emergency,

to avoid an accident or if you want to overtake someone

and alert them of your action. Any other use could lead

to an 80-euro fine.

7 Driving in the left-hand lane or in the middle lane if the

right-hand lane is free could result in a fine of 200 euro,

according to Articles 28 and 31.

8 Be careful if you’re having an argument whilst driving,

as if you’re seen taking your eye off the road on several

occasions, you could end up with a fine of 80 euros.

The same amount will be applied if the driver is caught

biting his nails, kissing the co-pilot or insulting other

drivers using hand signals!

9 Both hands should be kept on the steering wheel

whilst driving and the driver’s ears should be visible.

10 Filling up the car with petrol with the radio on can

come with a fine of up to 91 euro.

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Sterling v Euro updateAdios 2015GPB/EUR Rollercoaster ride, 1.28 – 1.44 !

By Janet Lees Operations Director - Spain

The GBP/EUR rate has been bouncing between 1.28 – 1.29 and may continue to do so as the Brexit fiasco picks up pace.

At time of writing, David Cameron has begun a series of meetings with other EU leaders with hopes to secure a deal on the negotiation of Britain’s membership within the EU. Council President Tusk told reporters that “we have made some progress but a lot needs to be done” and German Chancellor Angela Merkel was reported as saying it had become clear that agreement will not be easy for many, but that the will is there.

An EU source said talks had been “intense and constructive” and spoke of five key areas where agreement had not been reached, including the details of triggering an “emergency brake” on migrant welfare and restrictions on in-work benefits for migrants. Whatever the outcome will be, Sterling is likely to have a rocky ride.

A deal for the UK is widely anticipated, with most officials expressing optimism.

If you are looking to sell Euros you are still able to achieve some of the best rates in the last few months.

However, if need to move Sterling over to Euro procrastination is not advised as there is every chance that there may be further decline in the run-up to the Brexit campaign.

We are now at a very important point which will determine the next few weeks on GBPEUR exchange rates. Will David Cameron managed to renegotiate a new deal with key players in the EU? Consensus says he will but with concessions, the pound could lose up to 2 cents if this is the case.

If Cameron is successful at the EU summit, we’ll likely see a referendum date announced and politicians picking sides.

Whatever you are considering moving money for, large or small, call us or come and have a chat for advice. There’s no charges or fees at all and

we will always get you the best rates. We can save you around 5% compared to transferring through the banks.

Safety of your funds is paramount, we only use protected escrow accounts authorised and regulated by the FCA.

We can also help you set up a Spanish bank account so you can benefit from the banking agreements offered to all Currencies4Youclients, saving you 100s of Euros if you are buying or selling property,

If you are interested in any of the other services in we offer in ‘The Foreign Exchange office’ in Pinoso call us of pop in for more details:-Vehicle Change of ownership & Vehicle re-registration, NIEs, Residencias, SIP Cards, UK Passport renewals, Car, House, Pet & Health Insurance and mailbox rental.

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By Maxine Raynor

In this month’s regular MoneySaverSpain.com feature, we’ll be looking at how you can save on regular expenses with quick ‘n’ easy 5-point checklists.

Insurance

Be honest, when was the last time you really checked your house insurance premium? Insurance companies know this and sneakily increase the price every year, as they know that hardly anyone will protest.

Renting in Spain? Don’t pay for buildings insurance, you only need to insure the contents.

Homeowner? You need to cover rebuild costs, not the cost of the land, so check the amount.

Contents insurance valuation is realistic?Too high and you’ll be paying a high premium, too low and in case of a claim your insurance company could invalidate it.

Premium increased when you haven’t made a claim all year? Get in touch with your insurance company and tell them you’ll go elsewhere. If renewal is some way off, put a reminder on your smartphone calendar.

Still paying insurance for stuff you no longer have? Well cancel it!

Extra tip: If your insurance company increases the price of your policy and hasn’t notified you at least two months beforehand, you’re entitled to continue to pay the previous price or cancel the contract without penalty.

Electricity & Gas

How did you choose your electricity tariff? Based on the advice of friends and neighbours in Spain? Here’s another 5-point checklist:

The higher the power capacity rate on your bill, the more you’ll pay every month. Companies tend to put customers on higher kW rates than required, as most people won’t bother checking it.

Use the official website (www.ComparadorOfertasEnergia.cnmc.es) to compare tariffs. It’s only available in Spanish, but it’s easy and quick to use and if necessary take action.

If you have a maintenance service contract with your gas or electricity contract, check if it’s duplicated with a separate boiler maintenance contract or even on your home insurance policy. If you’re paying twice for the same thing, then cancel one of them.

Don’t pay for a smart meter to be installed. Smart meters must be in all homes in Spain by the end of 2018 and are free (you’ll still pay a rental charge on your bills). Some companies have cheekily charged around 10€ per meter installation, but they have had to refund customers.

Unplug everything! A study showed that just by having everything

plugged in, even before you even start to use them, can cost up to 29€ per month. Some appliances, such as your oven, may be difficult and unpractical to unplug, but just by getting everyone to unplug their phone or tablet when it’s charged and the TV at night is a good start.

IBI – Impuesto de BienesInmuebles (rates tax)

Only for homeowners, your yearly taxes can be reduced slightly, so here goes another checklist:

Pay by direct debit and/or instalments. Most municipalities in Spain will offer a small reduction, up to 5% in some towns, if you pay by direct debit. Often the direct debit is split 60/40, with the 5% reduction applied on the second payment. Other Ayuntamientos will let you pay monthly with a reduction prorated across all months.

Families that have three or more childrencan get IBI discounts of up to 90%. Additionally single-parent families with two or more children can also request a discount in most locations in Spain.

Solar panels = discount. If you’ve installed solar panels then the Town Hall is authorised to offer a discount of up to 50% for each of the three years following installation.

Do you live in a castle or an old building? Listed buildings or those that pay a very small IBI tax (up to around 12€) are exempt from payment. Also properties that have suffered damage due to a natural disaster (such as storm damage) could be exempt for a period.

Check your IBI bill. If you don’t agree with your IBI bill,

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For more and to sign up (free) to start saving

visit http://moneysaverspain.com/

you can request amendments in writing to your local Town Hall during the two-month period you have to pay the tax.

Can’t Save? Make Extra Cash

Why no have a go at one of these money-making ideas:

Extra room? Rent it out on AirBnB.

Spare storage space? Offer it on Vibbo (but check your insurance!!).

Unusual hobby? Give classes at home or via Skype.

Handyman/woman? Use Etece.es (in Spanish) to offer your services across Spain or advertise locally.

Hardly use your car? Peer-to-peer rental via Amovens, includes insurance (website in English)

And don’t forget to sign up to the weekly MoneySaverSpain.com newsletter on the website for more great tips and savings ideas.

February’s regular event was held at Alenda Golf with a solid

turnout of forty-three players. Early winds made it hard going

to start with, but thankfully they eased and it turned into a

very enjoyable day. The course was in good condition and

showed a marked improvement since the society’s visit last

autumn. Several of the results were decided on countback

and no one picked up the prize for reaching the challenging

par four seventeenth green in two.

Captain, Ken Knight thanked the staff and went on to present

the prizes.

Social Secretary, Graham Palmer, announced that the

proposed away day on 22ndMarch has been cancelled.

FRESH START TO THE NEW YEAR AT ALICANTE

HONDON VALLEY GOLF SOCIETY


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For information on how to join HVGS contact the Secretary, David Fellows, on 965 978 104 & 649 552 730 or email [email protected]. To

reserve your place on the list for the Society Golf Days contact the Captain, Ken Knight, on 638190 567 or email him at [email protected]

Winners

Mick ClancyClive DaltonJan HendriksGraham BlankJohn WilkinsonMel BarnardPaul EvansMarius DamenSteve Munn

David FellowsGraham BlankManny NeissenJamie SmithJamie Smith

Manny Neissen

Roger Singleton

Cliff ParkinsonDennis WhitbyBernie Cox

John Forrester & Albert Baggaley

Category

Gold Winner (on countback)Gold Runner Up (on countback)Gold Third Place (on countback)Silver Winner (on countback)Silver Runner Up (on countback)Silver Third PlaceBronze WinnerBronze Runner Up (on countback)Bronze Third Place (on countback)

Nearest the PinNearest the PinNearest the PinNearest the PinNearest the Pin in Three

Two on the Card

Football scratch card

Captain’s PickCaptain’s PickCaptain’s Pick

Green fee refund

Pts

292929313130322727

Hole35131612

Alenda Golf Club – Results for 09/02/2016

Tuesday 8th March – BonalbaMeet in clubhouse at 08:45

Tuesday 12th April – Font del LlopMeet in clubhouse at 10:15

Wednesday 20th April – AltorrealBob Watson Memorial Trophy. Meet in clubhouse at 08:45

Wednesday 11th May – El PlantioMeet in clubhouse at 09:00

Match Play

Mick Clancy beat Malcolm RobinsMel Barnard beat Martin TaylorKen Knight beat John SercombeJamie Smith beat Trevor Batchelor

Results

2 & 16 & 43 & 22 Up

The Ron Graham Shield was inaugurated at the beautiful Las

Colinas Golf Club one week later. Dug Blair’s 77 secured the win on

countback, just ahead of Jan Hendrik’s 77 and John Forrester’s 79.

A total of 24 members qualified for this new annual Medal event.

The course was in excellent order with some challenging pin

positions on the well defended greens.

Afterwards Ken Knight announced the results while Ron Graham

presented the prizes to the winners.

This was a great start for a new fixture.

WinnersDug BlairJan HendriksJohn Forrester

Paul EvansPaul EvansPaul HawesSteve IngersonMartin TaylorJohn Ainscough

Paul HawesPaul EvansRoger Singleton

Category

Winner (on countback)Runner UpThird Place

Nearest the PinNearest the PinNearest the PinNearest the PinNearest the PinNearest the Pin in Three

Two on the CardTwo on the CardFootball scratch card

Score777779

Hole5710141711

77

Ron Graham Shield – Results for 16/02/2016

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January meeting at Las Colinas

As always Las Colinas was in good condition ,and of course the weather was just like last year in January sunny and hot by the afternoon ,but this year, we did not have as many players as normal so we got round in good time. We are back in July when we will have a different format and a fun day so I hope that all the members will turn out on that day.Jan will send all our members all the meetings in 2016 so you all know the dates and tee time in advance, so hopefully, there should not be members saying they got the date wrong, and do not turn up on the day. If any players do not turn up on the day at Las Colinas in July they will charge Campo the full price. of 55 Euros then we will charge the players, sorry but they did let us off this time, but won’t let us off again.

Winners on the day are as followsWinner in gold was John Wilkinson with 24 points

Runner up was Brian Johnson with 20 pointsWinner in silver was Karst Mulder

Runner up was Mariette Ten WoldeN/P on the 5th was John Wilkinson

N/P on the 7th was Karst MulderN/Pon the 10th was John WilkinsonN/P on the 14th was John Wilkinson

A two on the card John WilkinsonA two on the card Karst Milder

Best Guest player was David FellowsYOU COULD SAY JOHN WILKINSON HAD A GOOD DAY

Thanks all our members Brian 618834774NEW MEMBERS WECOME

CAMPO GOLF SOCIETY

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Log burners. Repairs,

Refurbishments & Installations

All aspects of work in steel. Gazebos, Car ports. Workshops, Sheds Pool pump rooms. Naya enclosures.

BUYING A NEW CAR/ MOTORBIKE?Want to check out your Car/Bikes

History “HPI Check In Spain” All we need is your nie and car/bike

registration. 35 euros per vehicle Email us at [email protected]

Care of the Elderly, permanent, respite

and dementia clients,

affordable ratesTEL 659401945 or

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GENERAL

Food Dehydrator from Lakeland

Plastics UK. Has five adjustable

drying trays. Ideal for drying fruit

and vegetables and economic

to use. As new, still in box. It cost

50GBP will sell for 30€. Aspe area.

Tel: 651 572 942

Magnetic necklace. 38 magnets.

Can help relieve arthritis symptoms.

Gold colour. New. Unwanted gift

25€ - Pace 2600 Digibox. Complete

leads and remote. Ideal fringe

reception seen working, 25 € Euros

Ring 690 772 178 (San Fulgencio)

Winter Pool Cover, heavy duty,

unused, complete all ropes, 9mx5m

approx . cost 700€ selling 350€.

Ring 690 772 178 (San Fulgencio)

Pair of 2 & 3 seater matching rattan

blue sofas with thick cushions,

excellent condition, smoke free

house, 280€ the pair, (Albatera) Tel

670 967 055

For Sale, Guy Electric cement

mixer with cable, clean machine

60 euros ono. Also Kettler full size

collapsible table tennis table with

accessories. Good condition 60

euros ono. Also For sale Sony MhC

Bx2 minin hi fi component system,

remote controlled with 2 speakers,

3Cd disc player, 2 dec audio tape

player, radio and remote control 50

euros ono Call Caudete 620 106

748

Set of Golf Clubs, Underwater

Metal Detector, 2 Small fridges,

Music centre, Clothes Rack,

Woodworking Lathe, New Rubber

Dinghy, Outboard engine, Many,

other interesting items & tools.

All at bargain prices. John Pearce,

Jumilla 968 780 709

Bissell Magic Broom 25€, Melitta

Filter Coffee Machine 25€, Kenwood

Mini Mixer 20€ Microwave

Browning Dish Griddle 15€, Salton

Teasmade (New boxed) 20€, Multi

Function Food Blender/Mixer 25€

Moulinex Multi Grater S/S 3 drums

15€, Schulte Meat Mincer 15€,

Morphy Richards Styling Brush 15€

Tel. 629 438 885 Benferri

Victory mobility scooter ,

batteries in good condition,

clean body , tyres in good

condition clean body 220 euros

ono Contact David 672 825 468

Travel cot folds up hardly used 25

euros ring 966 795 928 la marina

urb.

Kiamo 32” LCD HD television, never

used,silver/charcoal case, complete

with full instructions and remote,

175euros, tel 966 366 307/661 455

644 Castalla.

Mooring Springs Inox 6mm 15€ ea,

Bosuns Chair in Bag 30€, Signal

Flags in Bag Complete set 20€ Boat

Wellies New Size 40 30€, Marine

Toilet Seat & Lid White Plastic 15€,

Rope various lengths & weights Tel

629 438 885 Benferri

Floor standing fan, good condition,

15Euros o n o Castalla tel 687 345

058

G-Plan Unit measuring 45cm deep,

51cm high and 90cm wide. Teak

finish, in excellent condition. 50€.

Aspe area. Tel: 651572942.

Pair of Mission 740SE speakers

complete with stands 25-75 W/

channel 8 ohms. 30€ Call 965 951

849 (Rio Park, Mutxamel)

Corner Jacuzzi Bath, as new, hardly

used, bargain at 200€ Hondon de

las Nieves Phone: 965 480 605.

Garmin Vivofit and Heart Rate

Monitor. Vivofit still in box. Euros

60. Contact 965 617 316 or 693 706

119

External DVD drive for a PC. Brand

new - still in box. 30€. Aspe Tlf 617

424 214

Silver Crest food mixer never used

complete still in original wrappings

unwanted present. 20Euros

Round dark wood extending table

good condition 60 euros 2 x small

pine bedside cabinets 15 euros

each Pinoso area tel 664 367 558

For sale. Chrome finish walking

frame, never used, immaculate

condition. €25.00 or near offer.

Orihuela Costa area. Tel :- Ann or

Alan on 965 073 193

Twin lnb, universal type, brand new

and unused, 20 euros Hondon de

La Nievies 663 664 051

Halogen Oven.... Brand new and

unused ... Unwanted prize. €30.00

or near offer. Orihuela Costa area.

Tel :- Ann or Alan on 965 073 193

SERVICES

Qualified carer available for

personal one to one care Tel

Barbara 675 874 665

Classifieds EMAIL your small ads [email protected] or TEXT your FREE

small ads up to €1.000 to 680 976 823

Sell it Fast Sell it For FREE! You can now place your unwanted items in our Classifieds section FREE of charge up to the value of 1.000 euros. Simply text your unwanted items too 680 976 823 or email them to [email protected] remember, no more than 25 words per item and no more than 3 items per household, and please always include what area you live in, we do not take FREE classifieds over the phone. Last day for Free ads is the 18th of the month. When sending through your items by email, please only send in normal size text.

If you have an item for sale over 1.000 euros or if you have a commercial advert and would like them listed in the Classifieds section of the magazine, then call 606 891 644. Closing date for Classifieds in the magazine is the 19th of the month.

Advertise Your Classifieds For FREE No Value Restrictions. Sell anything fast at www.timspain.com classifieds, its totally FREE. Sell you House/car/boat or what you have at www.timspain.com


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ADVERTISE YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS FOC UP TO THE VALUE OF 1,000 EUROS

Extra large dog cage approved

by all major airlines. Used

once, original price 300 euros

asking 100, comes with food

and water bowls 694 418 380

buyer collects Sax

Medium cage original price

150 euros asking 75, again

used once, and approved by

all major airlines. 694 418 380

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CASH CASH

CASHINSTANT CASH WAITING

Cars Vans M/Bikes Quads etc.

MOTOR VEHICLES SCRAPPED ALL LEGAL PAPERWORK

ISSUEDCOLLECTION SERVICE

Tel Phil (Fortuna)607 848 332

YOGA + YOGAPILATES +

MEDITATION CLASSES IN THE

MORNING, AFTERNOON, AND

EVENING. OUR YOGA STUDIO IS

SITUATED IN THE CAMPO NEAR

CASTALLA ARE YOU INTERESTED

IN JOINING ONE OF THE

BEGINNERS CLASSES? FOR MORE

INFORMATION AND OUR COUNTRY

ADDRESS CONTACT YA’NINA ON

607 754 009 yaninahwsn@gmail.

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SPANISH CLASSES AND

TRANSLATION SERVICE - Hospital,

Notary, Court, etc. In the Castalla

Area, Spanish Classes for all levels

from Basic communication to

advanced conversation. Feel

confident in your Day to Day life in

Spain !Also, TRANSLATION SERVICE

- Hospital, Notary, Court, etc.

PHONE PETER 625-834-920 flow-

[email protected]

Place your services here. email

[email protected] today but

remember the deadline is the 19th

of the month!

WANTED

VEHICLES

2nd hand cars bought and sold Tel

691 260 502

CLUBS/MEETINGS

TORREVIEJA PHILATELIC SOCIETY.

We are Stamp Club with members

fro many European Countries

who share a like minded interest

in collecting stamps. We were

established in 2003 and currently

have 26 members mostly British,

but others from Germany, Belgium,

Switzerland & Spain. Our members

collect, sell and swap stamps from

every country in the world, our

meetings are informal and friendly,

we hold stamp auctions, quizzes

and have talks on stamp collecting.

We hold meeting on the 1st and

3rd Wednesday of each month and

they start at 3pm, Meetings are

held at he “La Torre” Hotel on the

outskirts of Los Montesinos. Did

you collect stamps when you were

young? are you interested in taking-

up the hobby again? or perhaps

you have an old Stamp Album that

you would like to share with other

collectors. Everyone is welcome

to attend any of our meetings. For

further information please contact

Alan on 868 171 936. or e-mail alan.

[email protected]

A group of us meet every Thursday

at 9.30 at Waldamars Restaurant

in Orihuela Costa All makes of

bike and nationality welcome.

For more info contact Rob via

mollyandbaileybassett@hotmail.

com or call Rob on 671-826-201

The Castalla community

church, meets every Sunday at

10.30 am. Held at 137 Avenida

Fernando Fenoll Bergua Castalla

International all welcome. For

further information call Ruth 686

818 113

EVENTS

PARTY YOURSELF INTO SHAPE FOR

SPRING!! Ditch the Workout, Join

the Party!! Zumba Fitness Classes

with Licensed Zumba Instructor in

Pinoso, Fortuna, the Hondons. For

details contact Donna 966 195 876

/ 699 408 773 www.zumbaiberia.

com

CHARITIES

Castalla charity caritas. calle toribio

selles number 5 near the church.

Open mondays 4 pm---8pm. accept

clothes and food and any decent

items for more info, Phone,651 943

037.

The Samaritans cover the whole of

Spain and operate 24/7. We also

have a drop off centre and charity

shop at Punta Prima off N332 24

hour Helpline 900 525 100 or email

[email protected]

PROPERTY RENTALS

House to rent, center of Salinas, 3 beds, furnished, small outside space, short term or long term, 200 euros per month ex bills. Tel 0044 1924 865 668 or 0044 7583 100 143 email [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT

PETS

PROPERTY SALES

NEW PROPERTIES URGENTLY REQUIRED IN

THE SAX/SALINAS/PINOSO/VILLENA AREAS. FABFINCAS

IS A FULLY LEGAL & INDEPENDENT AGENCY.

NO SALE - NO FEE. Contact Steve or Claire on 965 474 314 / 675 218 436

[email protected] Website:

www.fabfincas.com


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Vehicle Specialists Cars 4x4s Vans, trailers for sale or hire.

We buy vehicles “Top prices paid”

Call us seriously Phil 693 059 444 Or Connor

0044 7766 150 666

or mail [email protected]

IS YOUR GARDEN TOO MUCH TO COPE WITH?

I can weed/ Dig Over/ Plant and prune your trees or exterior painting of garden walls etc for 7 euros an hour

Sax - Salinas- Elda-Petrer areas.

I am also fluent in Spanish for help with translations.

Call Callum on 634 309 459

Peak Transport, Vince Webster Large Van Uk-Spain-Uk, Monthly runs, competitive quotes, reliable, friendly service. Telephone 690 818 090 and Uk mobile

0750 492 7034 email: spain2ukpeaktrans

@yahoo.co.uk

10 month old Cockerpoo puppy for sale. With a white/ sandy colour, curly, non shedding coat. All injections up to date, has passport and chipped. Purchased from a Breeder in the UK. His father is a white standard Poodle (paperwork available) mother a Cocker Spaniel. Basic training given ie. sit, stay, paw, down(to lie down), stop (at road junction) ‘do a wee’ to order (before bedtime or going in the car), learns new things quickly. sleeps (or is quiet) during the night, in his bed in a cage, in the home, for 10 hours. Very sociable with other dogs and people, has a friendly, loving, playful nature, rarely barks, and would like to live with a family who will enjoy walks, and have a garden. Sadly, due to health reasons, we need to find a loving, caring home for him as soon as possible, if interested send email, and photos can be sent - [email protected] 950 euros (including bed, cage, food etc.)


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Costa Blanca

Salinas - Ref: ff0802

Immaculate villa. 4 beds, 3 baths. Guest casita.

Swimming pool, landscaped gardens.Reduced from 230,000

to 195,000 euros

FAB FINCAS Tel: 965 474 314 • Mob: 675 218 436www.fabfincas.com • [email protected]

FAB Propert ies • FAB Prices • FAB Service

Town house with lovely garden, 3 beds, 2 baths

Separate guest accommodationLarge cellar with

own entrance.Only 114,995 euros

Salinas - Ref: ff0798

Apartado de Correos 3, 03630. Sax. Alicante

Large family home.4 beds, 2 baths

Guest apartmentPool, garage

Now only 194,995 euros

Pinoso - Ref: ff0763Sax - Ref: ff0812

Country house near natural parkland, 3 beds, 1 bath

Pool, BBQ & garage.Modernization (not

renovation) requiredOnly 99,995 euros

FAB PROPERTIES, FAB PRICES, FAB SERVICE

FULLY LEGAL ESTATE AGENCY ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS.

GENUINE CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS UNRIVALED CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Tel: 0034 965 474 314 / 0034 675 218 436www.fabfincas.com

Email: [email protected]

FAB PROPERTIES, FAB PRICES, FAB SERVICE

FULLY LEGAL ESTATE AGENCY ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS.

GENUINE CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS UNRIVALED CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Tel: 0034 965 474 314 / 0034 675 218 436www.fabfincas.com

Email: [email protected]

International clients looking to buy

NO SALE - NO FEE

Located just a few kilometers from the pretty and well catered for town of Sax, this lovely detached property is a real bargain. Tastefully decorated and with three bedrooms and one family bathroom, the house has central heating, double glazing and is ready to move into. There is an 8 x 4 m swimming pool and various outbuildings and a garage.

Viewing highly recommended. Only 147,995 euros.

Sax - Ref: ff0811. Country house in stunning location.

NOWWe need more

properties to sell.

TIM March 2016

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