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Get Aheadby Chris Thompson

Advertising agencies, looking for a cliché to represent Spain, usually go for bulls and flouncy dresses but I have a different

suggestion – headgear.

Think about a “typical” Spanish woman wearing one of those lacy gauzy headscarves supported by a comb pushed into her hair. You don’t get much more Spanish looking than that. The peineta, the hair ornament, has a convex body and a set of teeth that fasten into hair worn in a bun. They have their origins in prehistory but they became everyday items in the 19th Century when the Spanish Queen, Isabel II, took to wearing them. The peineta is nearly always worn with a mantilla, a lace or silk veil, draped over the head and shoulders. Nowadays you usually see them at upmarket weddings, town fiestas and Easter processions.

Still not convinced? Well what’s the first thing you associate with the Guardia Civil?– no, not speeding tickets. Yep! that funny shiny tricorn hat. Tricorn hats were pretty common headgear at one time. Think Hornblower or Captain Jack Sparrow. The one I’m on about has served the Guardia Civil since a little after the corps was founded in 1844. Most tricorns were made of felt but the Guardia one is of vinyl. Away from the Mediterranean coast plenty of Spain has severe winters. Originally the guards used to protect their military issue felt tricorns from rain and snow with oilskin. That style developed into the hat we know today. Queen Isabel must have had a hat thing because she had a hand in promoting the tricorn too.

Would you agree that those Andalucian dancing horses are trade marked Spanish? The riders usually wear a cropped jacket suit with black and brown riding boots and a flat topped broad

brimmed hat. El sombrero cordobés, the Cordovan hat, takes its name from the Andalucian city where the hats are traditionally made. They vary in crown and brim measurements, in detail and in colour but they all have the same basic shape. Bullfighters and flamenco artists popularised their use in the 19th Century.

The matador salutes the crowd. What does he have in his hand to accentuate his bow? Right again; one of those strange hats that look like Mickey Mouse ears. The montera is a traditional hat that has was adopted by bullfighters after Paquiro, a famous 19th century matador wore one in the ring for the first time in 1835. He thought the lobes looked like bull’s horns. The hat, covered with Astrakhan and lined with silk, complements the gaudy, and heavy, suit of lights, traje de luces, worn by matadors.

Berets, I have to be honest, I associate with stripy shirted Frenchmen or paratroopers but if you happen to be in the Basque Country, or in neighbouring Navarre, and don’t see anyone wearing one of the oversized local versions called a boina then have a word with me and I’ll eat mine. It’s so typically Basque, and it has been since the 19th Century Carlist Wars, that ETA terrorists wear the beret atop their balaclavas when they give press conferences.

There are plenty more of course, straw hats for field workers, cloth caps for hunters, emblematic military headgear including the famous tassled cap worn by the Legion and a sort of conical top hat from Aragon which Richard Ford used on the cover of his famous guide to Spain. Yep, no doubt about it Spaniards are hat wearers.

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First, a confession. My suggestions as to how to stop cold calls on your phone have proved futile. At first all was fine. Not a single call. Then I returned from holiday. It didn’t take long for ‘Frank’ to get back on with his ‘lifestyle’ survey. And in my relaxed post-holiday mood I was too dozy to swear, say I don’t have a lifestyle or even just put the phone down. However, the experience was quite relaxing. You remember the advice ‘Just say no’? – I can’t remember the context – that’s all you do. Frank asks ‘Are you interested in a funeral plan?’ No. ‘Do you want pet insurance?’ No. ‘Do you want to book a seat on Richard Branson’s space trip to the moon?’ (The correct answer here is really: ha, ha, ha) No. Frank even told me that, after being so helpful, I wouldn’t be bothered again.

So when, half an hour later, phone rings, I reverted to expletive deleted mode. Still they kept coming. I’ve since realised why. (I am slow on the uptake). Basically, there are two reasons. The first is that

half the population of India is employed in call centres phoning up with lifestyle surveys (it’s no wonder European economies are in the doldrums if they buy the horse manure so produced

– sorry, in India that should be the cow pats). The second – and for this I’m indebted to an anonymous whistleblower, Giles in Bangalore, for sending me a copy of the cold callers’

handbook – is more worrying. In the section translating everyday English expressions ‘**** off’ is explained as ‘Have an especially nice day.’ (‘Have a nice day’ translates as ‘Go and

stick your head up a cow’s backside’ but as no one ever says ‘Have a nice day’ to them it’s probably not an issue.) How can you win in the face of this sort of thing? (Ans:

you can’t) Perhaps only by trying ‘Wonderful to hear from you, Frank, I’m so looking forward to conversing with you’ which translates as... no, let’s not go there, this magazine does have standards, if usually only on the other pages.

Which brings us to the weather. I’m continually getting complaints from my expat mate down there about how difficult life is on the Costa in summer. ’30 degrees

today. Had to go for a swim/a cold beer/another cold beer/another swim. Too hot to walk. Yet another cold beer...’ You can imagine how distressed all this makes me.

I’ve used up three hankies already today. Mind you, that’s from the pneumonia, not sympathy for his suffering. Last week was even worse. As I trudged up to my ankles

through a Scottish peat bog in the face of driving rain (yes, it’s OK, you can feel sorry for me), I was tempted to phone him and say ‘Have an especially nice day’ (That’s Glaswegian

for... oh, you guessed it?) Fortunately my keyboard was frozen.

I wouldn’t want you to think I have anything against expats (my mate apart, obviously). In fact, only this week I was defending you against the latest slur in

the local press, accusing expats of being responsible for the thousands of migrants in Calais trying to rush the entrance to the Channel Tunnel. It appears

someone has spread a story in the Middle East that, owing to the number of Brits who’ve decamped to Spain, there’s plenty of space for everyone who wants to enter the UK. Including a roof over your head and free beer. I’ve spent hours explaining that it’s nothing to do with expats. And that ‘UKIP here’ isn’t the same as a B&B Vacancies sign. On several occasions the Glaswegian for ‘Have an especially nice day’ has proved invaluable.

In fact I shall be visiting you next month, in disguise, of course, to protect my identity. Although I’m beginning to have doubts about the practicalities of

the high viz jacket with HMRC on the back. If you see me at Alicante airport, there’s no need to slap me heartily in greeting. Or at least put the knife down

before you do. The actual purpose of my trip is walking in the Serra Mariola, which I’m looking forward to. No peat bogs or Scottish rain. Just wild boar and

vultures. My expat mate has already begun training. By walking to the tram stop. Though it’s difficult, he says, in 31 degrees. It’s across the road. Hang on, I feel the tears

coming again...

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For those of you who read Cycle clips on a regular basis you will all know and appreciate Nick Dinsdales cycling articles, inputs and features. Nick owns NJD Sports Injury Centre and works very closely with all the professional cyclists including the British Team and in particular Matt Bottrill. Nick and Carol have been great friends of Lynn and I for many years and Nick has been an inspiration to many people including my daughter’s boyfriend Sam Maunder who was diagnosed with the same illness that Nick has.

Sam just graduated from Edinburgh University with a first class honours degree at the end of June. However earlier on in the year Sam was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis which was a shock to everyone. He had been complaining about sore feet all the time and being tired and everyone told him to slow down that he was doing too much. My youngest daughter Sonia and Sam are regular visitors over here at our villa and on one occasion 18 months ago I asked Sam out on a road bike with my regular Thursday night training group which is pretty hard and he loved it and didn’t find any pressure on his feet which meant they weren’t sore, he also enjoyed a few buckets of beer when we had finished and through dutch courage and a lot of persuasion from the guys he said he would come with us on the Sunday ride which was 125kms and included the climb from Albatera to Hondon de Las Frailes and back via Aspe. A pretty tough ride for only your second trip on a Road bike but he made it and without walking , brilliant effort. On our return home I told my daughter that she could keep him as he was pretty tough. After that holiday he went back to the University and got a group of guys together , they bought some cheap bikes and formed the Edinburgh University cycling club, they got sponsorship from High 5 and Endura clothing and even got Jans Voight to come over as a guest and speak to them.

Sam is a real nice guy and a fighter and after some pretty tough times with his illness and medication he became more informed , determined and aware of his illness so he decided to try and raise some money for the Highland Hospice Trust. He set his sights on cycling from London to Alicante covering well over 2000kms and to raise well over £2000. He left London with a close friend from University Matthew Benger on Friday 17th July heading for Dover at 7 am to beat the traffic. From Dover their route is to Calais , Lens, Compiegne and Paris where they caught the train to Geneva . From Geneva they head for Sion, Como, Milan, Genoa, San Remo, then along the coast to Barcelona, Valencia , Calpe, Alicante and finally Quesada. The guys arrived at our shop in Quesada on Wednesday 12th August after covering a total distance of 2937kms. They were very tired but delighted to have made the trip and both thoroughly enjoyed it. They had a few mishaps on the way, punctures, broken spokes and a little tumble where Sam ended up having to walk a few kms carrying the bike to the nearest village and looking for a bike shop to repair his trusty stead. The bike shop they found was unable to help so they had to get the train 30km to Barcelona where again the first shop did not have the parts but the second one did. He had to get new forks and a new front wheel and disc before they could continue. However they overcame and got on with it. Leaving Barcelona 1 day behind schedule but soon made up time and enjoyed the rest/ recovery day, sightseeing around Barcelona. After that gruelling month of hard riding they both came out with us on our Thursday night club ride over Rebate and round Torremendo, down to Hurchillo then back to El Graniano in Benijofar where we celebrated with the lads over a few buckets of beer and Tapas. Sam also asked if we would take him up the climb from Albatera to Hondon de las Frailes on the Sunday as this is where it all started and he wanted to see if it was any easier, but we didn’t as my daughter Sonia had arrived and wanted to spend some quality time with us and Sam so we promised that we would take him up when they next come back.

If anyone is interested in supporting or making a donation to Sam you can do so at https://www.justgiving.com/SamMaunder/. You can also follow them to see what they got up to on their blog at www.maundering-around-the-world.blogspot.com . As if that is not enough two weeks after this epic ride Sam plans to take a year out and depart on a round the world trip while he can ( not on his bike this time ) . He plans to leave in early September and travel to Dubai, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand then America before flying home . He is planning a few months work in Australia to help pay for his adventures. What a guy.

Gary and Lynn are available at Cyclogical, in Quesada Monday to Friday from 9.30am – 5.30pm and from 10am -2pm on Saturdays to assist and advise you on all your cycling requirements.

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by David Fraser

Top computer mistakes beginners make

Below we’ve listed the top mistakes we find beginner computer users making and how you can avoid falling into the same mistakes.

1 Not backing up important filesOne of the biggest mistakes anyone can make is not backing up important information. Today, there are so many different methods of backing up your information that there is no longer any excuse for not backing up your information. Make sure to backup all important information before it is too late.

2 Clicking Next or Ok without readingEveryone has become more impatient thanks to the instant gratification we all enjoy every day on the Internet. However, because of this impatience it is not uncommon for new users to click Ok or Next without reading what they are agreeing to and not making sure there are no check boxes still checked. Make sure you read every prompt before agreeing, or you may be agreeing to install new browser toolbars, a program you didn’t intend to install.

3 Turning off the computer improperlyWith more users learning on Smartphone’s and Tablets before learning the computer, not all new users are familiar with the proper method to shut down (turn off) a computer. When you are done with a computer and want to turn it off make sure to save any work, close open programs, and shut down the computer properly.

4 Opening e-mail attachmentsA common method of getting infected with a computer virus or malware is from opening e-mail attachments (or clicking links). Be extremely cautious and doubtful on all e-mail attachments you receive including any e-mail attachments you receive from friends, family, and co-workers. One of the most common tactics malicious users use to send viruses is from people you know to gain a false sense of trust.

5 Falling for phishing, spam, or chain mail

PhishingAs computers become more secure, and users get more tech savvy, many malicious individuals have moved to attacking people using phishing tactics. Make sure you are aware of how phishing works and how you can make sure you do not become a victim of identity theft.

Spam & Chain MailAlmost all spam today is distributed by infected computers or malicious users. Replying to these spam messages will not unsubscribe you from any list and usually is never looked at or received. If you get spam, just delete it from your inbox. The same with Chain Mail, simply delete it.

6 Downloading and installing bad softwareToday, the most common ways a computer gets infected with viruses, malware, etc is from downloading and installing bad software on the computer. Always be cautious of free software and who is providing you with the free software.

7 Not keeping operating system and software up-to-dateThe evolution of computers and the software that computer’s use is always evolving. After a program is released bugs and security threats are almost always discovered by other users. Installing the latest updates for a program makes sure everything runs smooth and if security fixes are found fix those problems, so your data is kept secure.

8 Keep a computer on a surge protector or UPSIf you plug your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone into a wall outlet consider using a surge protector instead. A surge protector can help keep your computer protected during an electrical storm and make sure that nothing is damaged if a surge travels over your power lines.

Also, if you are using a desktop computer we highly recommend also using a UPS on your computer. Although these can be more expensive, a UPS protects your computer from a surge, brown out, and keeps the computer running if the power goes out for a minute or two.

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Sunday 2nd August 2015, slightly overcast, chance of rain. I should have known better, just seeing our beautiful Jaguars out on the road makes any day full of sunshine, the clouds dispersed and a glorious summers day welcomed us all. Before I start this report, I must tell you, we have something special planned for our next meeting so do not miss it, check out the details on our web site www.jec-spain.com

This time we made a return visit to Las Palmeras, hotel and restaurant in Crevillente and we were not disappointed. I have to say. Las Palmeras is a little lacking as far as “kerb appeal” is concerned but the restaurant, function rooms and the terrace and pool areas are stunning. On top of that, there are plenty of parking spaces for our beloved Jaguars.

On arrival, most people congregated around the pool terrace, a few G&T’s, a beer or two, coke of course for us drivers, or just a tonic, slice of lemon! Great to meet our old friends again. We sat down for lunch just before 2:00pm in a private function room overlooking the pool, very nice. Hot bread, garlic and tomato to start, a plate of succulent ham and Manchego cheese then a choice of starters, I had the “health conscious” tuna salad presented in the “deconstructed style”. Flavoursome vegetable soup was also an option. Fish, lamb chops or pork for the main course or for a small supplement a solomillo which was my choice, delightful. I have to compliment the staff at Las Palmeras, the service was absolutely spot on. Wine flowed freely during all the courses. Desserts, coffee’s and a small brandy, well, not so small actually, fabulous. Too hot to sit on the terrace for a little more light refreshment. Las Palmeras brought us all complimentary cava or liqueurs, very civilised.

May I take this opportunity to thank all the members that attended especially the new members and the members that bought guests, bringing the total to 54 people and 20 cars. I am pleased to say, among the attendees were many of the old favourites and some new member’s cars as well. I have to say, when you looked at them all lined up it was a fabulous sight to behold. An art show in steel and leather which included some of the most iconic example of automotive art ever made. The meeting also held a few surprises, our good friend Brian Patterson’s XJ8 won the “Ladies Choice” well actually is was the choice of a young couple from America who were visiting. As usual a big thank you to Ian McMenemy our Events Director for his sterling work organising the event. To show our gratitude to Las Palmeras, Ian presented a trophy to the Restaurant Manager.

Satisfied and satiated, some members started to depart just before 5:00pm however some of us were still there at 6:00pm - what a great day. Our next meeting is something a little special, our “Summer Breeze Drive” up to the Santa Eulalia Monastery in the Sierra De Espuna mountains in Murcia for a rather special lunch with an optional overnight stay on Sunday the 6th September. This is one not to be missed. If you own a Jaguar in Spain, come and join us.

The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest of the worlds Jaguar Clubs, apart from joining in the fun at the meetings, full members also benefit from a glossy 132 page A4 monthly magazine, Jaguar spares department and a technical advice service second to none. If you live in Spain and own a Jaguar you should be a member of The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. The JEC in Spain is organised by Eric Arnold and Ian McMenemy. Eric can be contacted by email at [email protected] or by phone on 609931647 or alternatively check out www.jec-spain.com or the JEC main web site www.jec.org.uk. Our Events director, Ian McMenemy can be contacted at [email protected]. Not forgetting David Shea who looks after our Facebook identity.

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So now, as the sun starts to cool and set earlier maybe it is time to review if your affairs are all in order as we enter the last quarter of 2015.

As we have mentioned before the financial crisis which hit Spain as part of the worldwide downturn meant that the Spanish government has had to make many changes to various tax and other laws.

Also with the much improved information (including tax and pension) exchange between Spain and other EU countries your affairs now do need to be in good order. Otherwise it is likely that you will receive letters and ultimately fines from the Spanish tax office.

The period for expats resident in Spain to make a Spanish tax declaration (Declaracion de Renta) ended last June 30th. Everyone resident over 183 days in Spain is liable for this tax declaration. If you think you should have made a tax return, or if you are unsure, contact us asoon as possible and we can advise you of your position.

Non-residents must put their Spanish tax affairs in order at year end and we can advise on this process to ensure you are in compliance.Remember being fiscally resident is the law and depending upon your circumstances may mean a tax rebate but everyone gains certain tax advantages by being fiscally legal.

Other financial issues which arose during the crisis including unfair mortgage clauses, certain investment schemes etc are also now being resolved. If you think you have lost out contact us and

we can advise whether you are able to claim and get refunds or compensation which maybe due to you.

If you are worried about any legal issues please contact us and mention you are a TIM reader and we can advise you. Contact details below.

We look forward to meeting you at out future ‘Let´s Inform You’ Seminars and dates will be advertised on this page and on the TIM website, with free lunch for those pre-registered. Please remember they all start at 12:00 o´clock. See our adverts or contact us for more details. Essential to book your place as spaces are limited.

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Matcha. A tea that few in the west know about!!

Green tea is known to be a healthy beverage and I’ve already written about why you should drink more green tea. But there is one particular tea, originating in Japan, that surpasses all its counterparts. Matcha green tea is believed to be the highest quality powdered green tea on Earth. It comes with a long list of health benefits and it’s no surprise that it has been extremely popular in the Far East for thousands of years.

Matcha green tea is made by powdering the young leaves of Camellia sinensis plant. The delicate powder is then stored away from light and oxygen to preserve its high antioxidant content and superior colour.

The Health Benefits of Matcha Tea

One cup a day will already provide you with astonishing benefits that include:

1. Cancer prevention

Matcha tea is full of antioxidants of the most powerful type called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG are known for their amazing anti-cancer properties. They look for free radicals and destroy them. Matcha tea contains more than 100 times more of these natural warriors compared to other commercial teas.

2. Increased metabolism that helps you burn fat 4 times faster

Matcha tea helps you burn calories and lose those stubborn surplus pounds. Studies have shown that if you include Matcha tea into your diet plan, you can lose 25% more weight than people who don’t drink it. This ancient tea comes with zero side effects, so it doesn’t affect your heart rate and blood pressure.

3. Natural boost in energy

Matcha green tea provides you with good, clean energy that keeps you going for hours after enjoying your cuppa. Like all green teas, Matcha does contain caffeine, but the boosting effect is attributed to the combination of other nutrients.

4. Anti-aging properties

The anti-aging benefits are connected with the abundance of the tea’s antioxidants. The drink fights off disease and protects against UV radiation, thus maintaining the skin’s youthful appearance.

5. Feelings of relaxation

Despite its caffeine content, Matcha has a calming effect on the body and can be used prior to meditation. Its L-theanine (a relaxing agent) balances the body and lowers stress levels.

6. Improved memory and concentration

When the body is relaxed, the mind becomes clearer and is capable of more efficient cognitive processing. Matcha tea increases the secretion of dopamine and serotonin – these two neurotransmitters play an important role in stabilizing mood and preventing depression.

7. Improved immune system

Matcha’s antioxidants act as natural antibiotics and support the immune system. Furthermore, the tea is rich in potassium, vitamins A and C, iron and calcium, that all contribute to the body’s defence system.

8. Lower levels of bad cholesterol

Matcha tea lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and at the same time increases the levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, which helps with the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

9. Detox effect

With the help of its chlorophyll, Matcha tea detoxifies the body and removes heavy metals and other dangerous substances.

If you haven’t tried this tea before, you’ll be happy to hear that its flavour is something to rave about as well. It tastes delicious by itself and drinking it will provide a distinct experience for your taste buds.

How Much You Should Drink

Matcha green tea is a very potent drink and you should be aware of the fact that everyone has an individual response to it due to our unique physiologies, thus consumption amounts will vary. The average consumption is 1-2 cups a day. Most people like a cup in the morning to “rev” them up, and then a cup in the afternoon to “perk” them up.

As always please make sure through your doctor whether Match tea is suitable for you.

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By John McGregor

I noticed that the fuel gauges were reading differently… losing petrol at a tremendous rate… would have to force land… saw a clearing in the bush… touched down… felt the plane lurch and the nose sink… propeller struck the ground… nose dug into the ground. the tail rose until the aircraft was perpendicular… carried on over… crouched low in the cockpit to avoid crushing my head…a terrific crash, a juddering, and then quietness … first thought was that I was unhurt …quickly dispelled by the thought of fire.

My New Zealand father, John ‘Jack’ McGregor, then aged 22 had just crashed his aircraft, a Boulton Paul Defiant in the West African equatorial forest on October 10th 1944. The above was an excerpt from his reported account of the accident. Seventy miles from the nearest small French outpost, Dad managed to befriend the natives and with their considerable help managed to get word of his survival to his base. With resourcefulness and stamina Dad eventually made it back to safety. But then, my father was a very capable man.

As I grew up in the 1950s in England, I soon noticed my Dad was not like others. He was not a sit-you-on-his-knee, or ‘this is how you do it, son’ type of father. Not that he wasn’t tactile,

one of my earliest and treasured memories is clinging onto his strong neck tightly as we swam in the sea. My father’s measured crawl stroke was as rhythmic as his flowing tennis backhand, neither of which I could ever replicate with any success. But it was Dad’s example of living that has always inspired me. He epitomised the strong silent male role model, very much of its time, definitely not ‘PC’ today. His own father had tragically died when he was only two, and he and his four siblings were brought up with an iron hand by their tiny widowed mother.

Those tough early years made Dad his own man: deep, quiet, dignified and respected by his peers. That strength of character was exemplified by his build: solid, broad-shouldered, his tanned facial features heavy, the ‘lived-in’ steady gaze seemed to go right into you. I took after my mother in some ways, but make no mistake, it was Dad I wanted to emulate: I still do. We all grew up with a family joke, used against you when complaining you couldn’t do something.

‘I can’t...’ was always greeted with ‘What’s your name?’

‘McGregor!’ was inevitably the only answer, which said everything: the unspoken assumption was that you could achieve anything you wanted to if your name was McGregor; there was no such word as can’t.

There are clues as to where this seemingly arrogant example of attitude to life, exemplified by our surname came from. I suggest it is in the genes, in the blood, handed down through the centuries. Originally dating

from royal Scottish descent nearly one thousand years ago, the McGregor clan was persecuted and outlawed in the 1600’s. Rob Roy was said to surmount this adversity with considerable courage to earn the family its respectability again, despite savage hardship. This ability to bounce back from desperate circumstances was to provide the family motto ‘The McGregors, despite them, will flourish forever’. That certainly stood Dad in good stead in West Africa in 1944.

At our boys’ grammar school, aged twelve I was proud to be selected as captain for the school rugby team at scrum half, rugby was Dad’s first sporting love. McGregors always played scrumhalf, one predecessor played for the All Blacks on the 1909 UK tour. At our first game one cold, wet Saturday, Dad came to watch with my little brother. Midway through the second half we were drawing. As the rain poured down I collected the ball from the back of the scrum, and spotted a gap. Going for the line, I avoided two or three tackles and scored in the corner. Walking back and receiving a few congratulatory pats I glowed in the cold; but I didn’t dare look over at Dad. We won, but little was said afterwards returning in the car; neither was anything said at home. Eventually I plucked up my courage and approached Dad in the garden, pruning his beloved roses.

‘What did you think of my try?’ I asked hesitantly.

‘You should have passed it out’, he simply replied, smiling his trademark one-sided grin. I should have realised there and then that I was never going to get praise from Dad; but it didn’t stop me craving it…

The second part of ‘What’s My Name? will be published in the October TIM magazine. If anyone would like a full account of my Dad’s place carsh and how he survived (it’s quite a read) please e mail me on [email protected] and I’ll be pleased to send a copy

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“I saw rock and roll future and its name is Bruce Springsteen” said music writer Jon Landau in 1974. The record company loved it and used it along with “Finally London Is ready For Bruce Springsteen” to advertise the 1975 Hammersmith Odeon shows. “The Boss” was far from happy and went round London tearing down every poster he found.

In August “I Saw The Future Of Tennis And Its Name Is Andrey Rublev” and I’m having the posters made. If you happened to watch the Davis Cup match between Russia and Spain where Russia came back from 0-2 to win 3-2 thanks to Rublev you would have seen a 17yr old destroy the experienced Spaniard Pablo Andujar who could only look towards the heavens every time a ball flew past his despairing lunges and landed inches inside the baseline.

I am not a tennis fan particularly but watching this unkempt teenager assault the tennis ball was incredibly exciting; he doesn’t hit the ball, he thrashes it like he hates it and never wants to see it again which invariably happens as it rarely is returned. Rublev serves at 200km, looks totally unaffected if his first serve doesn’t make it and then thrashes his second serve towards his petrified victim. He makes schoolboy errors but seemingly shrugs them off and plays with a smile and that air of youth. Andrey Rublev is the most exciting tennis player I have seen since John McEnroe, watch out for him.

Am I the only one that thinks the FIFA corruption case is extraordinary? We, the football fans of the UK, have known of its corruption for years and years, there have been exposes on television and in newspapers yet the Americans who know nothing about football have shown us all to be toothless as they hound Blatter and Co. 14 individuals, including one current and

two former vice presidents of Fifa, will be extradited to the United States, where they will reportedly face criminal charges for racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering. They are so corrupt they don’t even realise it. Immediately prior to the last World Cup in Brazil 65 Parmigiani watches (Swiss Made) worth £16,500 each, over £1m in total were given to FIFA dignitaries in a “gift bag”.

You can make your own judgement on FIFA by this one “inappropriate” gift, that nobody returned until the gift was exposed two months later when all sorts of stories came out “I thought Parmigiani was a cheese so believed the watch to be almost worthless” said one FIFA member. Our own Greg Dyke said on the 17th of September 2014 ““We are taking steps to return the bag and its contents, which are still in their original packaging,” – what does that mean? Who are “We”, it was given to you and you sat on it hoping nobody would know before being exposed and now you are “taking steps”, give it to UPS or DHL it’s that simple.

How about this one, Fifa vice-president Jim Boyce said he found the watch in a souvenir bag in his garage last week and will return it!! When I read that I ran into my garage immediately but sadly nothing. Meanwhile UEFA President Michel Platini refused to return his watch quoting “I’m a well-educated person. I don’t return gifts.” Platini brazenly held out until October the 6th before the threat of disciplinary proceeding persuaded him to return the cheese, sorry the watch.

Before I get into more trouble with the authorities I would ask you to Google the 14 who have been extradited and check out where they are all from. I know you can already guess!

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7habits you will never be able to truly master like a Spaniard

No matter how long you live or have lived here in Spain, or how hard you try there are just some things that you will never be able to do as well as a Spaniard.

STRAIGHT TALKING

Or more commonly known as “being blunt”. While the thought of telling people what you really think of them sends most Ex pats into a cold sweat, Spaniards don’t give one iota about giving you their honest opinion, whether it is asked for or not.

TANNING

For many Spaniards, sunbathing isn’t just a form of relaxation for turning your skin brown; it has become an art form bordering on obsession. Never setting foot on the beach without their tanning oils - or even olive oil - those Spaniards who choose to tan, leave us pasty and often sunburnt guiris in the shade.

SWEARING

Swear words are the glue that indeed hold many Spanish conversations together and are to be regularly found peppering the sentences of even the most demure-looking grandmother. Swearing is such a normal part of the Spanish vocabulary that even the strongest of curse words is used liberally in everyday conversation.

EATING LUNCH

In today’s fast paced modern world, more and more people end up eating their lunch at their desks, or grabbing a sandwich to go. Not most Spaniards, most of whom still enjoy long lunches, sitting at actual tables and enjoying numerous courses. The classic menu del día a fixed-price three-course menu, and is still the lunch of choice for most Spaniards.

CHATTING QUIETLY AT THE TOP OF YOUR VOICE

It’s hard enough to get your mouth around the Spanish r, but even if you manage to master the language, it’s the pitch and frequency of the talking you’ll struggle to overcome. Spaniards are indeed world

champion chatterboxes and many seem to talk with permanently raised voices.

TAKING SUMMER HOLIDAYS

If you have ever visited Madrid and found it more ghost town than bustling city, chances are you have landed in August, the month when seemingly every Madrileño decides to leave the stifling city for much cooler coastal climes. And it’s not just the people, many bars, restaurants and shops close their shutters for the entire month, displaying a solitary “cerrado por vacaciones” sign outside. I bet a few of you out there will be able to think of other things that we will never be able to master like a Spaniard!

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My mother used to make a rich fruit cake covered with a thick layer of marzipan and fondant icing for our traditional Christmas cake. It was one of the highlights of Christmas in our house.

For marzipanoholics (yes I just made that up) like myself, finding a Spanish equivalent is not easy. The best option is turron. Now before I upset any purists it is important to explain that turron is not marzipan as it contains honey, almonds, egg whites and sugar. Whilst marzipan is only almonds and sugar. However, for me, turron products have become a great Spanish substitute.

I had been planning to visit Jijona, just outside Alicante, the main production area of turron products for a long time. Finally the day dawned and I set off from the coast with two enthusiastic friends on holiday from Madrid, equally keen to visit the factory and turron museum.

There are numerous producers of this famous Alicante product in and around Jijona but the big player is a family owned firm producing the famous brands known as 1880 and El Lobo, as well as some other labels, and has been in production since 1725. Their family tree is proudly displayed in the museum.

Their huge 20,000 m2 building stands overlooking and dominating the CV800 Alicante - Alcoy road surrounded by campo and mountains. After entering a very impressive reception area you are greeted by the guide to whom you pay your 1,50€ entrance charge. Then you are shown into a small cinema where you view an interesting short film (in English) detailing more about the history and making of turron.

After which you can look down onto the production areas from glazed-in viewing gantries above. Your questions will be answered but you will need some Spanish and taking photos in this area is prohibited.

Unsurprisingly, the process is now highly mechanised but, we were assured, a lot of human overseeing still goes on along with accredited quality control processes to ensure final product quality and consistency. They say ‘Tradition and modernity are combined in our state-of-the-art plants.’ Manufacture commences mid-year ready for the peak Christmas selling period.

Below us the production was in full swing as the various types of turron appeared in and out and up and down the production line with still some human activity to complete the various operations.

It all seemed pretty hectic. Noisy and hot as the various mixtures took their predetermined routes, which differ according to the final product, prior to arriving in the packaging area.

Around 10 tonnes are produced daily. The raw ingredients arrive ready for use - almonds minus their shells and eggs in powdered form. Well who would want to crack thousands of almonds and eggs every day? Only high quality ingredients are used and all the almonds have been grown in the Valencia province.

It was apparent that the company is forward and modern thinking as they have diversified into other products. Their other production plant in Alcaudete Jaen, with a total area of 14.000m2, specializes in the manufacture of Chocolate Nougats, Pralines, Specialities and Traditional Sweets, Truffles (including many flavours), Bonbons, Chocolates and Dragees, a a bite-sized, colorful form of confectionery with a hard outer shell, often used for cake decoration. They also offer a range of gluten free products.

The tour then arrived at the museum housed in a bright modern area covering two floors. A huge range of machinery and tools are displayed along with other memorabilia all used in past years in the manufacturing process. The highlight is probably a very aged lorry with the famous RR (Rolls Royce) on it’s grill. So the British have played their part too in the turron industry, apart from consumption!

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large ‘sweet’ shop with fabulous displays of tempting treats, many of which I had not seen before in the typical supermarket Christmas displays. You can chew on a free sample whilst you decide what to buy and take home, not an easy decision!

So if you have ever wondered about the origins of turron you can make your own visit and see for yourself the 21st century production line and the history behind it in the charming museum.

If you can tear yourself away from the shelves of goodies in their shop you could also take the opportunity to travel a few miles down towards the coast, direction Busot, and and visit the caves of Canelobre. Located 24 km from Alicante 700 m. above sea level on the northern slopes of Cabeçó D’Or. The interior is one of the highest vaults in Spain, and is similar to a cathedral. You can admire the varied and spectacular forms that have naturally formed from nature. Look out for the signposts from the CV774 road down from Jijona.

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Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper.

Cut the top from each tomato. Reserve the tops. Remove the flesh from the tomatoes, leaving a 1cm-thick border around the edges. Reserve the flesh. Place the tomatoes, cut-side down, on a plate lined with paper towel. Strain the reserved flesh through a fine sieve into a bowl (you’ll need 125ml or 1/2 cup juice).

Combine the rice, shallot, feta, currants, mint, parsley, cinnamon and reserved tomato juice in a large bowl. Season with pepper.

Divide the rice mixture among the tomato shells. Place on the lined tray. Spray lightly with olive oil spray. Bake in oven for 10 minutes.

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It that time of year when we think about getting away for a change of scene. Holidays bring with them stimulating scenery, new friends and exotic foods. They can also bring you bugs! Traveller’s stomach as its known or ‘deli belly’ is very common and is caused by the body being exposed to new and unfamiliar micro bacterium. Different countries has different bugs it’s a fact and your first line in defence is to prepare your stomachs and boost your overall immune system so you can fight these bugs before they have chance to multiply and upset your stomach. Our gut and intestines house millions of ‘good’ bacteria, these friendly folk help to keep at bay unwanted pathogenic bacteria’s. Eating live yoghurt or supplementing is essential for good immune function. Taking a pro biotic supplement is also a great option if you are dairy intolerant. (Always consult your Dr or Nutritional Therapist/ Pharmacist before taking any supplement, especially if you are existing medication).

What are probiotics?

Probiotics are bacteria that help maintain the natural balance of organisms (micro flora) intestines The normal human digestive tract contains about 400 types of probiotic bacteria that reduce the growth of harmful bacteria and promote a healthy digestive system. The largest group of probiotic bacteria in the intestine is lactic acid bacteria, of which Lactobacillus acidophilus, found in yogurt with live cultures, is the best known. Yeast is also a probiotic substance. Probiotics are also available as dietary supplements. Today’s modern life means that our foods contain a lot less good friendly bacteria than in the past. Over use of pesticides on our fruit and veg has reduced the vitamin and mineral content along with the digestive enzymes (FOS) that are present in them. Our dairy (milk, cheese yoghurt etc) is processed and heat treated and usually not fermented. Raw dairy products can be safe and contain heaps of beneficial bacteria. In Eastern Europe and Turkey they still consume as part of a healthy diet a fermented yogurt drink called Kifir. It has a large amount of good bacteria and boosts your immune system.

It has been suggested that probiotics be used to treat problems in the stomach and intestines. But only certain types of bacteria or yeast (called strains) have been shown to work in the digestive tract. It still needs to be proved which probiotics (alone or in combination) work to treat diseases. At this point, even the strains of probiotics that have been proved to work for a specific disease are not widely available.

What are probiotics used for?

Many people use probiotics to prevent diarrhoea, gas, and cramping caused by antibiotics. Antibiotics kill “good” (beneficial) bacteria along with the bacteria that cause illness. A decrease in beneficial bacteria may lead to digestive problems. Taking probiotics may help replace the lost beneficial bacteria. This can help prevent diarrhoea. A decrease in beneficial bacteria may also lead to other infections, such as yeast and urine infections. As well as symptoms such as diarrhoea from intestinal illnesses.

Probiotics may also be used to:

•Help with other causes of diarrhoea. •Help prevent infections in the digestive tract. •Help control immune response and Inflammatory bowel syndrome

Probiotics are being studied for benefits in colon cancer, skin infections and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Are probiotics safe?

Most probiotics are like what is already in a person’s digestive system. Some probiotics have been used for a very long time throughout history, such as in fermented foods and cultured milk products. Always consult your Dr or Nutritional Therapist/ Pharmacist before taking any supplement, especially if you are existing medication).

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Winging it!

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy teaching….but unfortunately when a hobby becomes a job it inevitably loses some of it’s magic and it is rare these days that I fly purely for my own pleasure. I’ve made a conscious effort this summer to change that, and my wife Janet (who also flies) and I have planned a few jollies for ourselves, the first of which was Ampuria Brava.

Ampuria Brava is about 5km south of the French border on the east coast and is an amazing town. It’s the largest residential marina in the world…every street also has a canal that runs into the sea, so it’s a bit like Venice except the average resident owns a Ferrari and a Sunseeker rather than a Fiat Punto and a gondola! There is a lot of money here but eating, drinking, and entertainment is surprisingly cheap. You can hire solar powered boats for about 35€ per hour to cruise the canals, and moor up outside a wide choice of fab restaurants.

If you fancy something a bit more ‘stimulating’ the airfield is the busiest parachute drop centre in Spain, you can take a tandem freefall from 12000 feet with some of the maddest and baddest instructors in the world. It’s a slick operation with a twin engine Otter making at least 10 flights a day with 15 drops per flight 365 days a year (weather permitting). It looks amazing, but at 270€ per drop it should be!! I wish I owned the centre…a quick mental calculation…10 x 15 x 365 x 270€ = Filthy rich!! The flight up took us a little under four hours, (had a slight headwind).

First leg took us over Ontinyent, Muro de Alcoy, and Xativa at 5000ft, absolutely stunning terrain, enhanced further by the morning sun. We dropped down to 1000ft at Cullera before turning left and tracking north past Valencia, there is a flight corridor for light traffic here that takes you to the refinery at Sagunto where we climbed to 3000ft and tracked the coast past Castellon and then over the delta de Ebro. From the air the two massive sandbars of the delta that span about 50km can be seen entirely, it’s an incredible bit of geology.

Next leg was up to Reus and then turn inland…Light traffic is routed to the west of Barcelona through the valleys over Sabadell before rejoining the coast at Loret and beginning a descent for Landing at Ampuria Brava. The airfield staff were very welcoming and friendly which always helps, and gave us a few pointers for some local flights around the French coast, Roses bay, and the foothills of the Pyrenees. We managed most of these over the following days and I loved it…It reconnected me with the reason I learned to fly in the first place, and with flying together, which we don’t do nearly enough.

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Making healthy choices will lift your spirits. Don’t underestimate the effects of junk food on your mood. Fat, sugar and salt can weigh you down and make you irritable. Opt for salad or some fruit. While you’re at it, take some brisk exercise. Even a walk around the block can be therapeutic. Sitting for hours isn’t good for an active person like you. Exchange a sedentary lifestyle for a more vibrant one. Playing sports at the weekend can jump start your social life.

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Your fighting spirit is working at full power. Take this opportunity to increase your income. Landing a lucrative job, getting a raise or increasing your prices is strongly advised. You’ve always had a deep appreciation for luxury goods. Depriving yourself of these pleasures can make you miserable. When the extra money does come rolling in, you’ll be able to decorate your home in high style. Coming home to a glamorous environment appeals to your opulent taste.

You’ll get fame and acclaim for your public works. Don’t be surprised if you’re given an award. There may be some news coverage involved, too. All this attention is very nice, but it won’t distract you from your ultimate mission. Making life easier for an underserved part of the community fills you with excitement. People admire your efforts to make the world a better place. They don’t realise this work is a labour of love for you. It gives you pleasure to challenge the status quo.

Enjoy a carefree day. Chores can be postponed. You will have plenty of time to run errands. Focus instead on having fun. If you play your cards right, you can convince a loved one to join you. Strolling through the park, taking in a movie or going antique shopping might get your creative juices flowing. Are you single? You could meet someone special on this outing. Keep your eyes open for someone with a dark, brooding demeanour. You’ll enjoy the challenge of making them smile.

You’ll have to make a quick decision. Fortunately, you’ve got a mind like a steel trap. After assessing all the data and weighing up your options, the choice will be clear. You’ll have to make a short trip to finish business. At first, you may hate the prospect of leaving home. Once you hit the road, your mood will lift. Soon, you’ll be humming a tune and looking forward to lunch. Getting a change of scenery makes you more optimistic. That’s because you realise there are exciting opportunities ahead.

You’re ready for an adventure. Take this opportunity to research several destinations you have in mind. You might feel drawn to a place that has spiritual significance. It will be a relief to escape a mundane household routine. Although you love your family, it can be stifling. Getting a change of scenery will give you a renewed appreciation for your nearest and dearest. Make a renewed commitment to their happiness. Touching base with a sacred site will reinforce your morals.

Feel free to express your ideas, even if they caused offense in the past. People will be more receptive to these ideas now. The old way of doing things are falling short of the mark. Adjusting your methods will be much more productive. Although it’s the weekend, you might want to work on a stalled project. Your imagination is firing on all cylinders, causing an exciting breakthrough. Hand this project in as soon as possible, before the bloom is off the rose.

Don’t be rushed into doing your work. Operating at a slow, steady pace appeals to you. It gives you time to think and ponder serious questions. By the time you finish a project, your energy will be multiplied, not drained. Buy yourself a handsome reward for being so diligent. Splash out on some beautiful writing materials. The words will flow like a river when you’re working with a great pen and glossy notebook. You can always transcribe your notes onto a computer later.

The best way to ensure material success is through hard work. When your boss sees you are willing to go the extra mile, they’ll give you a promotion. It will be necessary to train with an older colleague to learn how to perform your new responsibilities. Defer to their expertise, but be ready to assert your authority, too. You’ve been given this position because you’re talented. You’re sure to feel uncertain in the early stages, but that will wear off once you get the hang of things.

Focus on your social life. Spending time with friends will prompt you to reconnect with your creative side. Return to a writing, music or design project you abandoned some time ago. You’ll be able to bring this work to fruition if you rearrange your priorities. Stop putting work at the top of the list. It’s sapping valuable energy. While it’s important to pay the bills, that shouldn’t be the focus of your life. There’s more to you than a job title.

Meet with friends to celebrate a loved one’s success. You’re genuinely happy for their accomplishment. Take some time to find the perfect gift for your loved one. Treat the experience as a treasure hunt. When you finally track down the right present, you’ll feel as giddy as a child. This good mood will continue through the party. Don’t be surprised when you lock eyes with someone who piques your interest. You’ll have fun bantering with each other, exchanging mock barbs and compliments.

You are facing a choice in love. Go with the person who opens new vistas for you. You need a relationship that offers plenty of intellectual stimulation. Although your other admirer is extremely attractive, looks are only skin deep. Don’t be shallow. The longer you know your intelligent partner, the more alluring they’ll become. If you’re already in a committed relationship, make plans with your amour. Your bond will get stronger when you both row in the same direction.

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The tide has turned slightly over the last few days with the Euro picking up the baton pushing the GBPEUR back down to just below 1.39,

The pounds recent strength has come largely from expectations of an interest rate hike which seems to be getting pushed back. The Bank of England traditionally follows the US Federal Reserve when embarking on interest rate movement. As such, any delay to the Fed is widely seen as a delay to the Bank of England’s plans.

This coincides with news that the German government has sanctioned the Greek debt deal making Greece’s future participation in the Eurozone seem a little more secure giving the Euro a bit of a leg-up due to this new found confidence. Will this last any longer than the previous Euro false starts? Who knows!

The 1.40 region had been fairly solid since early June, this giving way could open up the road to 1.36 / 1.35, although there will likely be some bounce off 1.38

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So all the relatives have gone home sunburnt with hangovers and it’s time to get those bikes out mis amigos. I hope you did get to the Costa Blanca Bike Show in Albir though. As I type it hasn’t happened but I will be (was) there, if you know what I mean. Always a reet good bash as they say in God’s country, send me some photos please.

Coming up in September on the 6th we have one I haven’t been to before but Mayoha is a nice place. If you’re coming from the north make sure you do the Pinoso - Fortuna road, it’s fantastic. I know it says cars and bikes but they guy I spoke answered “Si” when I asked whether it was mostly bikes or cars and I promise my Spanish is not that bad. Also on the 6th we have http://www.tumotoweb.com/evento/vi-motoalmuerzo-asador-el-cruce-ramonete-2015/ in Lorca, not been to this one either.

On 27th again in Murcia there is VII EncuentroMotero Ciudad de Puerto Lumbreras at the Carpa Municipal. No times given but it’s 6€ in which gets you a T shirt, a drink and a barra. Entertainment includes live music and an erotic show, on a Sunday as well, God forgive them.

So the fast guys have been at it haven’t they? Jorge Lorenzo neck and neck with Rossi on 211 points in MotoGPbut ahead on the number of races won. Young Markie Mark Marquez way adrift and I think only a major collision between the leaders can put him in with a shout. On a patriotic note great to see Bradley Smith in 5th. If he could get a factory ride who knows?

Jonnie Rea has gone into the World Superbikes break with a massive lead of 56 points over Chaz Davies. The thing to watch here is the battle for second with Tom Sykes gritting his teeth in 3rd just 13 points behind.

Back in BlightyShakey Byrne has lost the lead in British Superbikes to Josh Brookes. Part of me thinks it would be nice to see someone else win but Brookes is a bloody colonial from Sydney so come on Shakey. This looks like a 2 horse race as well with James Ellison way back in third.

Well have a great September 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 – demasiado, too much. As in demasiadocalor, too hot, or demasiadocerveza when you should deffo not ride. I know you’re thirsty but you only live once. Be careful

Stay safe moteros and all the Biking Best, Jack


Costa Blanca

Well done to Steve Munn (Captain) and David Fellows (Secretary) who ably represented HVGS at the 5th Annual Summer Cup. They came in third place from a field of thirty-eight teams made up of the current captains and secretaries from Costa Blanca golf societies. This year the event was held at Font del Llop Golf Resort on Friday 7th August.

A few days later on Tuesday 11th August the society held its monthly Stableford event at the same venue. A field of thirty-six players arrived on a very humid morning to take part in the competition. They were warmly welcomed by the staff and prepared to play from both the first and tenth tees.

Some players found that the temperature and high humidity impacted on their game, but everyone managed to finish in good time. Overall, the condition of the course was very good, but the greens were a little slower than usual.

It was good to see Jim Lynch (President and founder member) teeing off for his first HVGS event since an injury forced him to take an extended break from the game.

Afterwards the captain presented the prizes and thanked the Font del Llop management for the excellent condition of the course.

The Events Secretary reminded members that the Annual Hog Roast is due to take place in September and he would like to receive members’ bookings as soon as possible.

Members were also reminded that all nominations for the society’s officers must be proposed, seconded and submitted to the Secretary at least forty days prior to the AGM.

THE FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER CUP & AUGUST STABLEFORD

HONDON VALLEY GOLF SOCIETY

Winners

Steve McGuinnessJamie Smith

Dug BlairKen Knight

George KhanMal Barnard

Steve CollinsJohn AinscoughSteve CollinsBernard CoxGeorge Khan

Mal BarnardSteve Collins

Kevin Lawler

Jamie Smith

Category

Gold WinnerGold Runner Up

Silver WinnerSilver Runner Up

Bronze WinnerBronze Runner Up

Nearest the PinNearest the PinNearest the PinNearest the PinNearest the Pin

2 on the Card2 on the Card

Football Scratchcard

Greenfee Refund

H’Cap Pts

13 346 32 20 3517 34 22 3721 33

3 8 12 16 17

Middlesbrough

For information on how to join HVGS contact the Secretary, David Fellows, on 965978104 and 649552730 or email [email protected] . To

reserve your place on the list for the Society Golf Days contact the Captain, Steve Munn, on 634326853 or e-mail him at [email protected]

Tuesday 8th September - AlicanteMeet in the Clubhouse at 08.30 am. Starting on the 1st and

10th tees

Friday 11th September - Manor House, PinosoHog Roast 7.00 for 7.30 pm

Tuesday 13th October - Alenda Captain’s DayMeet in the Clubhouse at 08:45

Kindly sponsored by La Buena Vida Restaurant and El Nuevo Valle Irish Bar

Tuesday 20th October – Altorreal Additional Away Day

Meeting time to be advised


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Costa Blanca

Campo golf meeting on the 25th of July Las Colinas

This is one golf course we all look forward to playing, so we play at this course twice a year, and indeed, I have booked for next January already. We had 20 players on the day and we teed off at 8.40 am .but even then it was still very hot ,but the beer at the end was worth it, and the course was in the best condition I have seen it in the three years we have been playing there, and it can only get better. The price at Las Colinas is going to go up next year but only by five euros, but even then it is still worth every euro and I predict in a few years time it will host big golf PGA golf tournaments.

The winners at Las Colinas on the 25th of July

Gold winner was Richard Baily with 35ptRunner up was Koos Beck with 27pt

Silver winner was SimonZwolle with 30ptRunner up was Magda Zwolle with27pt

N/P on the 5th was Steve McginessN/P on the 10th was Jan HendricksN/P on the 14th was Magda Zwolle

Longest Drive was Richard Baily 290mtTwo on the card was Richerd Baily & Jan Hendricks

The next two meetings

Altorreal 25th of September 1st tee time 9.30amAlenda 23rd of October 1st tee time 10.am

If you would like to join please ring on 618 834 774 Regards Brian Johnson

CAMPO GOLF SOCIETY

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Fully Legal. Free Friendly Advice. Tel: 651-963-359. Office. 966-180-894. Email: [email protected]

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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

GENERAL

Glass. Topped mermaid. Coffee Table. Must be seen. Will sell for offer. Over 100 euros,. Toys-r -us Alsation. Dog 22 inches. Tall vgc. 15 euros. ,large. Gold framed mirror bevelled edge with copper bevelled edge surround. 6 ft x3 ft app, unbelievable. Price 100 euros. Torrevieja. 865 643 243 ,606 645 727.

Fust Primotecq Expresso Coffee Machine. good working order 30 euros., Midwinter Coffee pot Designer Jessie Tait April Showers.mint condition 30 euros Tel:651 812 515 Urb La Marina

Gas BBQ-used twice 40.00 buyer will need gas bottle. 603 157 662 (Castalla )

Antique Horse / Hay cart, 5ft tall wheels, needs restoration, VERY RARE, 1000 euros. Can deliver at extra cost. Andy, 965 146 701, 686 181 995.

Digital camera Canon sx510hs power shot, bought mistakenly in June, with 1 years insurance, only ten photos taken, Aspe area 130euros Tel 627 843 378

Smartphone dual sim, Alcatel 4033D, boxed as new, charger, unlocked, ideal Uk & Spanish SIMs 45€ Camping/beach chairs in carry bags, 10€ each,Pet carrier medium size, small dog or large cat. secure catch, 10€ (San Fulgencio) 690 772 178

Bikes special offer 2 bikes 1 x men’s 1 x ladies . Both need TLC the gents is a Mountain J Bike 3 cogs front 3 cogs back, tyres 25x 2 1.25 Super radion tyres. 60 euros Crevellent 649 229 353.

Ladies Appolo Obsession 3 cogs front 6 cogs back . this bike requires at least 2 new tubes this bike is FREE with the purchase of Gents Mountain Bike , Crevellent 649 229 353.

Classic car owners , car grill badges for sale, rac and silver and red crown on union jack made by JR Gaunt very rare please contact Tom 965 494 851

For Sale large selection of Royal Dalton Character jugs various sizes from 15 euros contact Tom 965 494 851

Tile cutter( with all tools )15..00 euro, 100 dvd”s (action/romance/comedy etc )25..00 euro, DVD ( boxed set ) 5 disc”s in each , GAME OF THRONES Series 1/2/3 20.00 euros, BAND OF BROTHERS 10hrs ( 6 disc”s ) 10..00 euro, LORD OF THE RINGS ( special ext edition )Return of the King 10.00 euro, Wood Planner , 10.00 euro, Elecrtic oven ( brown Facia ) only used for 6 months 40.00 euro , Water purifier(still in box) 30.00 euro , small satellite dish 10.00 euro, 2nd hand twin LNB 15.00 euro, Metronic sat box ( with remote ) bargain 30..00 euro, Sky sat box 20.00 euro Contact mobile 679 274 771 ( Pinoso )

Remember you can now place your items up to the value of €1000 for FREE. Email [email protected]

SERVICES

Qualified carer available for personal one to one care Tel Barbara 675 874 665

Transit Van going back to Uk second week of October,space available both ways,please call Mick Market tavern 677 547 723

PERSONAL

Looking for a lady 35--60 years young to spend a little time sharing some of life’s simple pleasures, any nationality live in Alicante province speak English some Spanish and a little German, I’m also a biker, contact me. [email protected] or call 651 943 037.

place your personal classifieds here. email [email protected] before the 19th of the month.

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! From July you can 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 UNWATNED ITEMS FOC UP TO THE VALUE OF 1,000 EUROS

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

VEHICLES

2nd hand cars bought and sold Tel 691 260 502

WANTED

Wanted. 6ft x 3ft pool- Snooker Table with no need for repairs. Hondon de las Nieves. Tel 639 564 242

Wanted from April next year, villa to rent long term, must be sensibly priced, 3 beds min, must have pool and secure area for dog, and big garden space pref with no neighbours, Elda -Petrer area email [email protected] if you have something that you may feel would suite

1 Ladies Bike and 1 Gents bike. Please telephone 663 564 364 Castalla

Wanted chest or stand up freezer also multi gym Tel 688 805 958

ANY GENDER – ANY AGE by Alegria Singers Fortuna A VOLUNTARY, COMPETENT PIANIST primarily to accompany the group at their

performances, but if they are able to assist at rehearsals this would be a bonus.We are a FUN group of singers who sing for pleasure AND TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY – in 2014 we raised €1954. Our repertoire is varied – from light classical, to gospel, rock, jazz, blues, show songs and of course at Christmas, carols both traditional and new. (Check out our website www.alegriasingerstfortuna.com).If you are able to help or need more information, please contact Anna : 634 481 057 / 968 696 003 or email [email protected]

CLUBS/MEETINGS

BADMINT0N AT PILAR DE LA HORADADA Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs. 10-1pm. For information ring John McGilvray on 966 786 774 or Mobiles 634 658 506/695 871 707 or e [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 [email protected] or call Rob on 671-826-201

EVENTS

PARTY YOURSELF INTO SHAPE THIS SUMMER!! 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

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 902 88 35 35 or email [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT

Wanted: Heating Engineer/Plumber must be able to work unassisted, have own transport, although not always essential, must be willing to work away onsite occasionally. Needs to be localy based, Monóvar/Sax/Novelda or surrounding area. Please send an email to us at [email protected] with any references and then we will be in contact.

PROPERTY RENTALS

For long term rent, 3 bed fully furnished period property, recently refurbished, small fenced garden, more land available, quiet country location, short distance from village La Font de la Figuera, 250 euros per month, INCLUDING water, electric and council tax. 963 146 701, workshop/ garage/store available.

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]

Are you looking to rent your house out next summer? Want a little extra money in the savings? why not start now. Contact [email protected] today.

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Again fielding 5 juniors, Torrevieja CC played hosts to top of the

table Pinatar Pirates. Pinatar won the toss and put Torrevieja in

to bat. Batting proved difficult against some accurate bowling

and after only 7 overs the first wicket fell with only 7 runs on the

board. In the 16th over another 2 wickets fell with still only 15

runs scored. Jahid Ullah and Michael Wareing steadied things

somewhat and pushed the score up to 45, Jahid finishing with 18.

Juniors Vishav Thakur (26 ) and Tommy Knowles (5 ) put together

a stand of 41 before both were out in the final over. Torrevieja

total 95. Pinatar bowlers Lee Brown, Akash Panchall, and Vikash

Singh finishing with 2 wickets each.

Pinatar found batting just as difficult and although they pushed

up the run rate, the fall of wickets increased as well. Only Akash

Panchall reached double figures ( 38 ) against some excellent

bowling from Hasan Ullah,( 10 overs , 2 for 15 ) Vishav Thakur ( 2

overs, 1 for 8 ) and Torrevieja player of the match Michael Wareing

( 10 overs, 5 for 27 ) This win will give Torrevieja much confidence

going in to their next match, away at La Manga on 22nd August.

Anyone wishing to join Torrevieja CC should contact Graham on

605 319 889 or visit torrevieja-cricket.com or cricketspain.es.

TORREVIEJA CC 95 for 9 PINATAR PIRATES 63 all out.

The fully refurbished International Club of El Campello offers many activities and benefits to its members. It is open to and gives a warm welcome to any nationality. The only criteria is that the accepted lingua franca of the clubhouse is English.

# A well established art group with an excellent leader and artist welcoming beginners through to accomplished artists. Any medium is welcome. Members also have the opportunity to sell their art, if they wish to, from the clubs ‘art gallery’ wall and from the clubs website.

#Again their well established, needlework and craft group which encompasses all aspects of needle craft and allows people to develop their skills in a wonderful social atmosphere.

#Bridge and whist are catered for in the International’s comfortable club house on certain afternoons in the week where competition can be quite intense but also the beginner is welcomed and assisted.

#Line Dancing has for a long time been part of the club activities and their widely known and respected leader is again this year providing beginner sessions just before the improver slot.

#Through their close associations with other groups and organisations in the area namely , the San Juan Bilingüe, The Campello and Castalla Walking Group, the Santa Faz Masonic Lodge and the Ayuntamiento of El Campello many other activities are arranged for members. These include, trips, social events, cultural activities, language lessons and much more.

#Trips are organised by the International club at special members prices throughout Spain. These trips can range from a simple day trip for

shopping or somewhere of interest to a full blown holiday of up to 7 days with a guide.

#The club holds regular monthly social events, covering a wide range of entertainment and activities. The range of events is growing all the time.

#The club is open, from September the 5th on Wednesday lunchtimes where snack food and basic meals are available and very soon Sunday lunchtimes where meals, such as roast dinners are on the menu for members and guests.

The club has a fully refurbished well stocked bar where you can not only get the normal range of Spanish drinks but also a comprehensive range of English spirits and beers including UK real ales and cider at excellent prices.

During September the International Club, to celebrate its new name and refurbishment is offering a special limited new members discount. No joining fee (normally 10 euros) and 15 months membership for the price of 12 months (20 euros). So you can join during September for just 20 euros per person and pay nothing more (except for events you choose) until January 2017.

If you would like further information about the International Club you are welcome to visit them any Wednesday or Sunday lunchtime from the 6th September or at their open day on the 5th September.

You can also telephone their Secretary, Helen, on 674 244 019 or join their Facebook group ‘The International Club El Campello’. Email enquiries can be addressed to [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF EL CAMPELLO

Sax - Ref: ff0429

Very well presented villa5 beds, 2 bathsSwimming poolWalk to town.

Real bargain - only 134,995 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0780

Huge villa with underbuild4 beds, 1 bath

Excellent conditionSwimming pool

Reduced - now only 149,995 euros

Onil - Ref: ff0727

Beautiful villa3D beds, 2 baths

Landscaped groundsSwimming pool, casita.

Reduced - now only 239,995 euros

Pinoso - Ref: ff0763

Large family home4 beds, 2 baths

Casita, outside kitchenFabulous views

Only 194,995 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0580

Bargain country house3 beds, 1 bath

Swimming pool3000m2 fenced plot

Only 79,950 euros

Caudete - Ref: ff0791

Fabulous villa with pool5 beds, 4 baths

Outstanding build quality1/2 original price.

Wow - only 350,000 euros

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

FAB Propert ies • FAB Prices • FAB Service

Loma Bada - Ref: ff0793

Gorgeous family villa5 beds, 2 baths

Outbuildings, poolTennis court.

Price: 376,000 euros

Very impressive villa4 beds, 3 baths

Outside entertaining areaBreathtaking viewsSignificantly reduced

to 275,000 euros

Pinoso - Ref: ff0729

Apartado de Correos 3, 03630. Sax. Alicante

Villa with pool & tennis court, 4 beds, 2 baths

Large garageLovely views

Bargain at 137,995 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0779

Sax - Ref: ff0788

Town house in great locationMostly renovated

3 beds, 1 bath2 minute walk to town centre

Only 27,000 euros

Two storey villa4 beds, 2 baths

BBQ, outbuildingsImmaculately presented

Price only 249,000 euros

Villena - Ref: ff0787

Well presented villa3D beds, 1 bath

New fitted kitchenPool, BBQ & outbuildings

Only 206,000 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0789


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Sax - Ref: ff0792

Large family villa5 beds, 3 baths

Stables, swimming poolWalk to town.

Only 249,995 euros

Finca for renovation3 beds, 1 bath16,000m2 land

Fantastic bargain

Only 35,000 euros

Sax - Ref: ff0750

FAB PROPERTIES, FAB PRICES, FAB SERVICE

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ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS.GENUINE CUSTOMER

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FAB PROPERTIES, FAB PRICES, FAB SERVICE

FULLY LEGAL ESTATE AGENCY

ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS.GENUINE CUSTOMER

TESTIMONIALSUNRIVALED CUSTOMER

SERVICE.

Tel: 0034 965 474 314 / 0034 675 218 436

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Love it or we’ll change it!

We are HERE

Burgundy, La Marina. Plaza Sierra Castilla 2, Locale 5, Urbanisation LaMarina, San Fulgencio.

Tel: 966 797 669 or 689 077 598

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 9am to 10pm Sunday Lunch served between 12noon and 4pm

“The best restaurant in La Marina – by a mile!”

Mrs P, Dolores

”I’ve never had a steak cooked so perfectly in my life!”

Jack, Gran Alacant

“I wish we had found Burgundy at the beginning of our holiday - we’d have spent two weeks happily going through the entire menu!”

The Barnes Family, Norfolk.

Sharing platter for two

Cheesecake

Mussels in wine and cream

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