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The Padrón is the register kept by each Town
Hall in Spain, of the people who live in the
town- either as property owners or tenants.
The closest UK equivalent is the electoral roll.
It is compulsory for residents of more than
6 months in an area to ‘empadronarse’- to
be registered on the Padrón (as a separate
administrative process from residency appli-
cations) but many fail to do so.
Some of the advantages of ‘empadron-
amiento’ (being registered on the Pa-
drón) are:
1. It can provide taxation advantages (eg.
Spanish Succession Tax).
2. It enables children to be enrolled for local
education.
3. In the case of limited school places, it is
used as one of the criteria for awarding plac-
es (determining catchment area).
4. It is required in order to be registered for
local healthcare services.
5. It provides an entitlement to vote in local
and European elections.
6. In some areas, it is required to be able to
use municipal facilities at discounted rates.
7. Town Hall funding is affected by the num-
ber of people on the Padrón. So, registering
helps boost your local Town Hall’s resources
for local services and facilities.
8. It is necessary in order to purchase and
register a car in Spain.
9. It is necessary in order to marry within the
local municipality.
10. It is necessary for benefits/ social servic-
es access; and to use the local employment
agency (Job Centre equivalent) facilities.
Registration on the Padrón is a simple ex-
ercise- and is either free or just a nominal
charge is made, depending on the area. Spe-
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vary from town to town. So, before applying,
it’s always best to make a preliminary visit to
the Town Hall, to get a full up to date list of
requirements.
Getting an N.I.E.
In many cases, particularly for Spanish property sales and purchases; and inherit-ance matters, N.I.E. numbers (Spanish fiscal numbers) are of critical importance. They are usually required extremely urgently, in order to avoid delays in legal transactions and/or increases in tax liabilities.There are three principal ways to obtain N.I.E numbers:1. In person, in Spain at a National Police of-fice. This usually involves three stages: the attendance to present the paperwork and ID documentation; payment of the issuing tax; and finally, return (in person) to collect the N.I.E. Certificate (usually after 7-10 days). There are independent service providers available, who assist with the paperwork and provide guidance on the process. So, for in-dividuals who are able to be in Spain for the period indicated for this process (and whose knowledge of the Spanish language is ade-quate), it is quite straightforward.2. In person, at a Spanish Consulate office (for example, in the UK: in London, Manches-ter or Edinburgh). In this case, the process can be extremely lengthy and inconvenient, as the Spanish Consulate operates as a ‘post box’ for submitting the application to Madrid; and thereafter, communication has to be to a Spanish address. We would only usually rec-ommend this option in exceptional and non-urgent cases.3. Through an authorised representative, in Spain. There have been changes of practice and procedural requirements over the years; and also documentation requirements differ between areas of Spain. ID and legal repre-sentation has to be specifically proved, so ex-pert/ professional representation is generally essential, to avoid problems and delays.
The issue of N.I.E. numbers is one of the first points to be covered in any of our client cas-es. We provide full guidance and assistance to our clients in overcoming this legal hur-dle. Obtaining N.I.E. numbers is not usually a ‘stand alone’ service that we provide (al-though there are others who specialise in this service). However, we do have a system in place for our client cases, where we can
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Spain’s fabulous weather, its rich cul-ture, its relatively modest cost of liv-ing, and its close proximity to other Eu-ropean countries, have always meant that it is a dream destination for many, to reside and to savour all the country has to offer. For those who are pre-pared to ‘take the plunge’, the demo-graphic changes in Spain over recent years; and the economic impact of the financial crisis have in many ways only added to its desirability and feasibility as a potential country of residence.
Official figures confirm that 13% of Spanish nationals have emigrated from Spain in the last 2 years. And as a re-sult of the impact of the economic crisis and concerns over taxation changes, a huge number of non-Spanish nation-als have returned to residency in their countries of origin over the same pe-riod. So, the total population of Spain now stands at around just 70% of the UK population. But Spain is almost 4 times larger than the UK!Also, the over-building in Spain during the pre-crisis period and subsequent Spanish property price crash mean that there remains a significant over-supply of properties- in many cases, owned by very keen sellers. So, a rela-tively under-populated country offer-ing clear quality of life benefits and incredibly attractive property invest-ment opportunities…
OK, so where’s the catch?!Many who have abandoned Spanish residency over recent years have ex-pressed concerns about taxation- in
particular, the impact of the Spanish Wealth Tax and Spanish Succession Tax.The Spanish Government’s recent re-introduction of the Wealth Tax; and obligation for Spanish nationals and Spanish residents to disclose (and be taxed on) overseas assets, was met with dismay by many. But in fact, the impact has been found by the vast ma-jority to be far less harsh than was originally feared.
Also, much has been made of the re-ductions in allowances in Spanish Suc-cession Tax. But again, under Spanish tax law, when expert estate planning advice is obtained and implemented, there are many ways quite legally and legitimately to reduce the impact of succession taxation.
As regards Spanish income tax and other direct taxes, there are agree-ments and practice directives in place between the Spanish Tax Authority and those of many other countries, to en-sure fair fiscal treatment in dual juris-dictional cases. So, for those who are properly advised and correctly meet their tax declaration and payment ob-ligations, the position (in most cases) is neither as complicated nor as oner-ous as might be feared.Of course, individual circumstances al-ways need to be considered carefully- it is never a case of ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to Spanish taxation and estate planning.
Many factors are relevant to determin-ing tax liability, including even which part of Spain you are dealing with.
In conclusion, we always recommend that before any decision or invest-ment commitment in Spain is made, our clients take the opportunity to un-derstand fully their fiscal obligations, and to implement their tax and estate planning accordingly. By planning in-telligently to reduce tax liability as far as Spanish law permits, and then promptly filing tax returns and pay-ing the tax that is due, one invariably achieves the most efficient result.Ignorance of Spanish tax law is no ex-cuse; and equally, proper awareness and fiscal compliance (in accordance with expert professional advice) need not be as financially devastating as many fear to be the case.
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through the side of the fence and follow the canal all the way crossing over a tarred road on route and this irrigation canal will take you straight into the Park. Alternatively you can keep going on the La Marina road for about another 1km over the bridge and turn left at the next crossroads onto a dirt track road this will also take you to the canal turn right at the canal and again follow it to the park.
There are also another couple of entries / exits to the park which are on the San Felipe road which cir-cumnavigates the park. Hope you find a suitable way in and out and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Total Cycling time: 4 HoursTotal Distance: Approx 45 Kms.
Summary: Beautiful, Peaceful, Scenic route over flat ter-rain, with lovely views and great cycle tracks.
Cycle Route 30.
This is a great little ride and suita-ble for all levels of cyclists including young children. You can either cycle to the nature reserve or you can take your car with the bikes on the back. There are numerous entrances to the park by cycle but if you are going by car you need to drive to Dolores then Catral head for and through San Felipe Neri and about 1km past you will see the sign post for the nature reserve.
In some signs it’s spelt El Hondo and others it’s El Fondo. (There are also
some new cycle routes to and from Crevillente from here and are well marked). Drive along this track and you will arrive in a large car park where you can leave your car and en-joy the miles of beautiful cycle and walking tracks.
Just past the car park there is the park information centre which is al-ways closed when we are their but we have been told in good faith that it is well worth a look. There are walkways and tracks all around the park and they are well signposted. There is also a viewpoint tower to climb up where
you can see all the lakes and beauti-ful wildlife you can also see for miles from here. All around the lake there are information boards with pictures of the various wildlife and plants.
If you are cycling to the park you are spoilt for choice of entries. If you cycle towards La Marina from San Fulgencio at the crossroads where right goes to La Marina (Iceland, Lidl, N332) or left takes you to Dolores there are 3 ca-nals turn left at the last one and cycle
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through the side of the fence and follow the canal all the way crossing over a tarred road on route and this irrigation canal will take you straight into the Park. Alternatively you can keep going on the La Marina road for about another 1km over the bridge and turn left at the next crossroads onto a dirt track road this will also take you to the canal turn right at the canal and again follow it to the park.
There are also another couple of entries / exits to the park which are on the San Felipe road which cir-cumnavigates the park. Hope you find a suitable way in and out and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Total Cycling time: 4 HoursTotal Distance: Approx 45 Kms.
Summary: Beautiful, Peaceful, Scenic route over flat ter-rain, with lovely views and great cycle tracks.
Cycle Route 30.
This is a great little ride and suita-ble for all levels of cyclists including young children. You can either cycle to the nature reserve or you can take your car with the bikes on the back. There are numerous entrances to the park by cycle but if you are going by car you need to drive to Dolores then Catral head for and through San Felipe Neri and about 1km past you will see the sign post for the nature reserve.
In some signs it’s spelt El Hondo and others it’s El Fondo. (There are also
some new cycle routes to and from Crevillente from here and are well marked). Drive along this track and you will arrive in a large car park where you can leave your car and en-joy the miles of beautiful cycle and walking tracks.
Just past the car park there is the park information centre which is al-ways closed when we are their but we have been told in good faith that it is well worth a look. There are walkways and tracks all around the park and they are well signposted. There is also a viewpoint tower to climb up where
you can see all the lakes and beauti-ful wildlife you can also see for miles from here. All around the lake there are information boards with pictures of the various wildlife and plants.
If you are cycling to the park you are spoilt for choice of entries. If you cycle towards La Marina from San Fulgencio at the crossroads where right goes to La Marina (Iceland, Lidl, N332) or left takes you to Dolores there are 3 ca-nals turn left at the last one and cycle
CYCLING tips advice routes
by Gary Routledgewww.cyclogicalcostablanca.com
“Get on yer bike!”“Get on yer bike!”Cycling Around...The EL-Hondo nature park.
Open Mon-Fri 09.30-17.30 Sat: 10.00-14.00Call Gary or Lynn: 637 487 377www.cyclogicalcostablanca.com
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The world today is not what it seems, and all that we are told, and what we are made to believe is not always the truth.
And Truth is exactly what I have been search-ing for, I’m so far down a rabbit whole there is no return! You see, the truth is, what I am about to tell you, I’d rather you not believe. I would rather you do some research, because believing is not the truth, only knowing is. The truth about what you might ask? The truth about the world we live in, the truth about who are we and why are we here? And how can we make a change!
Researching does not require much effort with the technology of the Internet, it’s not like you have to drag yourselves down to the library and sift through books to find the an-swers. At the press of a button, nearly all in-formation you wish to study is on the World Wide Web! Note, things I talk about will not be found on TV, the media or in newspapers, for it is information that will awaken many souls!
We are more than you could ever imagine, with endless possibilities to create a happy harmonious, peaceful life, world, and uni-verse. We are spirit having a human experi-ence, not the other way around. Everything in this entire universe is a vibration, vibrating on different levels. From the sun to the wind, a rock, a plant, an animal, a thought, a hu-man being, we are all vibrating at different levels.Every thought we have is sending out to the universe a vibration, either in harmony or disharmony, we transmit and receive these vibrations which are all energy. Every thought we have controls the way we feel, how we act, and the creation of our lives. When you are thinking in a negative way, feeling down, or low, notice, that one bad thing after an-other happens, we say things like, what else can happen! It can’t get any worse! Let me tell you, yes it can! In the same way when you are thinking in a positive light, you feel happy, you feel grateful, or you feel love. Re-member when you felt so in love, you felt you could move mountains, you were not even hungry, every day seemed wonderful and one great thing after another accrued.
The few elite that govern our world are not our friends, the system, our schools, banks, and governments do a great disservice to us all. If you actually took the time to research the truth, you would find none of the systems have worked throughout history!
Take a look at your life, look around the world you live in, does everything seem ok with you! Do you believe in religion? Will you research for true information, the facts that were hidden, and find out the truth on what was decided you should know and what you should not? Will you take the governments word that all the wars being fort, sending our loved ones to their deaths, is for a sovereign cause, or to attain more wealth for the elite?
I started this write by saying that nothing in this world is what it seems, I could continue to talk about the system, this matrix of delu-sion we slumber in, it is not that I want to cause fear, for that is the very thing we need to let go of. I write to give you information so that you yourselves can research, thus en-
lightening you on your journey to awakening, enabling you to take action if you so wish.
I see this as a battle of consciousness, know who you truly are, liberate your mind, free yourselves from the system and get to the truth, we are amazing spirits with endless possibilities to create a world of love and peace.
Ultimately, it’s all about choice, will you choose to believe all you are told, or, will you choose to find out truth, if not only to improve your life, how about your children? How about their children? Or maybe for hu-manity itself?
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Firstly a great big thank you to all that have contacted me on [email protected] regarding vegetables.It does seem that the majority like vegeta-bles cooked lightly, a few do like them very well cooked, and there are a few that like the Spanish Style of Vegetables. Keep sending your comments and questions about any-thing to do with food.
Keeping on the vegetable theme you will see that our recipe this month is for Goats cheese tart. This is one of our most popular starters as it has a very light texture and yet is full of flavours. I adapt this simple recipe at home for a nice summer lunch.I dice onions red and green peppers courgette, aubergine and celery place on an oven tray coat with plenty of olive oil and sprinkle with a vegetable stock cube and season. I bake this vegetable mix in the oven stirring, occasionally, at about 200 until the vegetables are start-ing to get soft. I now stir in a spoon of pureed garlic.
I then take a sheet of Puff pastry, Mercadona sell quite a good one, lay it on greaseproof on a baking tray.The vegetable mix goes on to the pastry leaving clear pastry of about an inch all the way around the edge.I now add things like cherry tomato feta cheese or goat’s cheese. Egg wash the exposed pastry and bake in the oven at 210 until the exposed pastry has risen and is starting to become dark.
Serve drizzled with balsamic and a salad of your choice.
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Tip of the month has got to be about pastry. Keep it cold for best results. If you are using frozen puff from Mercadona it is in sheets in a box. It defrosts in a few minutes, it can then be carefully unfolded, prepare the topping and pop back into the fridge.
1. Take a sheet of puff pastry cut to shape and size that you require. I normally cut to about 6ins across.
2. Slice a large tomato fairly thin. Place 2 or 3 of the slices of tomato in the centre of the pastry.
3.Now put on top of the tomato 2 or three slices of goat’s cheese and season with salt and pepper egg wash the exposed pastry and cook in a 210 deg pre heated oven. Normally the top of the oven is best.
4. Depending on the oven it should take about 5 to 8 minutes but do not keep opening and closing the oven too often
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Firstly a great big thank you to all that have contacted me on [email protected] regarding vegetables.It does seem that the majority like vegeta-bles cooked lightly, a few do like them very well cooked, and there are a few that like the Spanish Style of Vegetables. Keep sending your comments and questions about any-thing to do with food.
Keeping on the vegetable theme you will see that our recipe this month is for Goats cheese tart. This is one of our most popular starters as it has a very light texture and yet is full of flavours. I adapt this simple recipe at home for a nice summer lunch.I dice onions red and green peppers courgette, aubergine and celery place on an oven tray coat with plenty of olive oil and sprinkle with a vegetable stock cube and season. I bake this vegetable mix in the oven stirring, occasionally, at about 200 until the vegetables are start-ing to get soft. I now stir in a spoon of pureed garlic.
I then take a sheet of Puff pastry, Mercadona sell quite a good one, lay it on greaseproof on a baking tray.The vegetable mix goes on to the pastry leaving clear pastry of about an inch all the way around the edge.I now add things like cherry tomato feta cheese or goat’s cheese. Egg wash the exposed pastry and bake in the oven at 210 until the exposed pastry has risen and is starting to become dark.
Serve drizzled with balsamic and a salad of your choice.
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Goats cheese Tart
Cooking with Gordon
Tel. 96 678 3976 - 662 691 637Find us in Calle Constitución, 3 - Algorfa
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A La Carte Menu €12.50 (Inc. Glass of wine)
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Opening Hours
Tip of the month has got to be about pastry. Keep it cold for best results. If you are using frozen puff from Mercadona it is in sheets in a box. It defrosts in a few minutes, it can then be carefully unfolded, prepare the topping and pop back into the fridge.
1. Take a sheet of puff pastry cut to shape and size that you require. I normally cut to about 6ins across.
2. Slice a large tomato fairly thin. Place 2 or 3 of the slices of tomato in the centre of the pastry.
3.Now put on top of the tomato 2 or three slices of goat’s cheese and season with salt and pepper egg wash the exposed pastry and cook in a 210 deg pre heated oven. Normally the top of the oven is best.
4. Depending on the oven it should take about 5 to 8 minutes but do not keep opening and closing the oven too often
5. The pastry will rise around the edge and darken leaving the tomato and cheese within the pastry. Tastes great with salad and driz-zled with Balsamic.
6. Enjoy!
A tasty alternative to enjoy in the summer orindeed anytime of year!
The six year old Angel found himself in Ali-cante along with his sister and things were not easy for either of them. Eventually a friend’s mother managed to inform the au-thorities of their plight and after initially being taken into care in Alicante Angel found his way to the Emaus kids’ home in Elche where he lived for the next twelve years and this is where I met him in 2009 at the age of fifteen.
By then he had already proved himself to the staff and his fellow residents at the home as a kind and caring person; one who looked after the younger children who had found their way to the home fol-lowing difficulties at home brought on by their parents. It needs to be said now that the kids at Emaus are not there because of behavioural problems but because their parents could not (or in Angel’s case would not) take care of them.
At the age of eighteen the children have to leave the home and make their own way in life. A tough ask but Angel is a fighter and for the last two years (he left the home in 2012) Angel has trained as an electrician,
as a waiter and is adept at teaching sports and music (he loves his singing) in an at-tempt to find employment in tough times.I met up with him in June to talk about how things are going and to see if All Abroad and its readers could help. “All I need is a chance to show people what I can do,” Angel told me. “I’m willing to do any type of work but there are so few opportunities for someone like myself,” he added.So dear readers we’re looking to you for help. Can you find work for Angel? Perhaps like one of our kind readers last month (Else from Dona Pepa) you could employ Angel for the day painting in the house and moving around those electrical sockets of which there are never enough in Spanish houses! Else was more than happy with the standard of his work and his attitude. “He did a great job for me and I’ll be get-ting him back to help me paint the rest of the place very soon,” she said.
Although he speaks little English we can always help with translation and commu-nicating – and hey...it’ll be great practice for you to speak Spanish? Another small matter is tools and so we’re appealing to businesses etc to perhaps sponsor Angel with some tools to get him properly kitted out for work. If you’re a business or indi-vidual and would like to help Angel build a future after what has been a very tough start in life contact our editor Dave Bull 0n 606 540 408 who will happily bring Angel to you to show just what he can do.
He’s a nice guy and deserves a break in life we think and we hope our kind readers can help him along.Contact us: [email protected] Tel: 606 540 408
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There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in
hamburger.
Have you noticed that there is neither
apple nor pine in pineapple.
A guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is
it a pig.
And there are no hogs in Hogmanay.
And why is it that writers write but fin-
gers don’t fing, grocers don’t groce and
hammers don’t ham?
You cannot buy boots in Boots nor virgins
in Virgin. You cannot buy threshers in
Threshers and the Superdrug chain is a
big disappointment.
Quicksand only works slowly
If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn’t
the plural of booth beeth?
One goose, 2 geese. So one moose, 2
meese?
If teachers taught, why didn’t preachers
praught?
If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what
does a humanitarian eat?
A pregnant goldfish is called a twit.
French fries do not originate in France.
Fries may well have originated in 19th
century France. However, as with so
many “inventions” / “discoveries” others
make claims as well. Belgium has been
mentioned in this regard. Between the
wars the Americans began to eat fried
potato and for some reason referred to
them as French fries. Will the truth ever
be known?
English muffins weren’t invented in Eng-
land.
As for English muffins: it appears that in
the USA muffins are known as ‘English’
muffins. Incidentally, Guy wonders if this
naming phenomenon is more widespread,
because in Wales we have what English
speakers call ‘Welsh cakes’, but indig-
enous old-timer call them ‘Round cakes’.
Back to the English muffins, I refer you
to this excerpt from Wikipedia: An old
English nursery rhyme, “The Muffin Man”,
describes a door-to-door purveyor of
muffins. The rhyme was known at the
time of Jane Austen in the early 19th
century, and a muffin man is mentioned
at one point in her novel Persuasion. The
muffins sold at this period were made
of yeasted dough and baked on a hot
griddle.
The etymology of the name is from moo-
fin first used in 1703, derived from the
Low German Muffen, the plural of Muffe
meaning a small cake, or possibly with
some connection to the Old French mouf-
flet meaning soft as said of bread.
Muffins may well originate as far back as
the 10th century, yet the muffin became
a fashionable bread during the 18th
century. By the beginning of the 19th
century, there were dozens of muffin fac-
tories in existence, and the “muffin man”
was a common sight.
Muffins are a quick-baking bread and
have become a tea-table staple. They are
usually split, toasted, buttered and then
eaten with a savoury or sweet topping
such as honey.
Words To slip inTo ConversaTion
It’s not that these English words are
funny, its just that Will and I chal-
lenge you to include them in your
repertoire and slip them into conver-
sation.
Imbue: to dye; to instill profoundly.
Spoony: foolishly or sentimentally in love.
Visage: the face; also, appearance;
aspect.
Sapient: wise; sage; discerning.
Quiddity: the essence or nature of a
thing.
Exegete: one who explains or interprets
difficult parts of written works.
Sine qua non: an indispensable thing.
Sesquipedalian: (of words) long; having
many syllables.
Predilection: an established preference.
Grandee: a man of elevated rank or sta-
tion; a nobleman.
Funny english Words with Quirky logic
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I am intolerant of those with food intolerances.
Seriously, in the year 2014 it seems that every 3rd person deems it the height of fashion to be Gluto-Lacto-Ovo-Bovo-Sucro intoler-ant, and to be frank it gives me the runs. Growing up in the 1970s I had the fortune/misfortune to have been brought up by parents who were in turn brought up in the shadow of ration books and powdered egg.
Don’t finish your main course and you don’t get any pudding: simple but effective.And I can never recall as a snotty-nosed 6 year old in 1979, that any of my mates queuing for their spotted Dick at School would ask the Dinner Ladies if the custard contained egg or aspartame.
So why now?A couple of years ago the Mrs jumped on the bandwagon and went for food intolerance testing on nothing more than a whim. She didn’t feel under the weather at the time but fell for the hype that unless she required just 4 hours sleep a night, or ran a Marathon every weekend, then there must be something wrong with her.
So she went for a few needles sticking in her arm, and spat on a few bits of litmus paper and the quack decided that she had intol-erance to “Cheese, Dairy, Carbs and Alcohol”.
So intolerant to around 75% of most people’s average diet - and oddly enough the exact same diagnosis that 7 other people who we knew to receive the testing got.
So 6 weeks of arsing around with a restricted diet, and messing around slowly introducing foods to ‘rebalance her body’, we found that she felt the sum total of no better at all.
So that’s why I find it so refreshing to eat in a Spanish Restaurant - better still a Menu del Dia at home-cooked take-it-or-leave-it bar.
A vegetarian would find dining out challenging: The eponymous green V rarely appears on a Spanish menu.
So I’m just wondering how a small-town local bar would deal with a potential diner who didn’t eat Ham, was allergic to eggs and was Dairy and Gluten intolerant.
Probably the same way any decent restaurateur should.
A couple of years back my Mother popped over to Spain for one of her regular visits / inspection trips.
Typically she would stay about a week and the Mrs and I would take the time to have a few days to chill out and take her here and there so we could all have a bit of a break.
After arriving in Spain late on the Saturday, the Mother wanted to take us out for a meal to say thank you for picking her up from the airport. We explained that as she didn’t visit us every week, it would only be fair that she chose where we went for lunch. Maybe seafood? : Living only 20 mins away from the Costa, and possibly the finest and freshest fish this side of Galicia would be an idea?
Paella or Fiduea perhaps? : Valencia being the home of Paella, where could be better to enjoy such a traditional dish?
Possibly Putchero? : An unusual twist on a typical Sunday lunch, and therefore not something she might enjoy every day?
A nice Tapas bar? : Why not try a range of different uniquely Span-ish foods?
Grilled Lamb or Rabbit maybe? : Cooked over an open Orangewood fire - one of the rustic specialities in the many Ventas in the Moun-tains overlooking our town?
Nope: The Mother explained that she had a craving for Fish and Chips.
Quite possibly the only food which is not widely available in our corner of Spain – and on the rare occasions when it is, the quality is dubious at best. Also, at home in the UK she lives within striking distance of at least 3 high quality Chippies, and can therefore enjoy a decent Chippy Tea whenever she liked – but no, she explained she had craving for Fish and Chips. Or ‘Baccalao con patatas fritas y puree de guisantes’ if you like.
I would bet my spleen that if I were to visit her in UK and suggest that we went out for a Paella for Sunday lunch she would ques-tion both my logic and my sanity. The availability of such a dish would be A) Highly unlikely and B) In the event of something being found, be both overpriced and barely edible.
So surely the same rules apply here as well? But no, she would not be swayed.
Had she been living in Spain for 6 months I might have under-stood, but having only set foot off the plane 24 hours earlier and with barely 5 days until she would be back at home you would have questioned her strength of resolve, but hey, the Mrs and I set off with heavy heart and sense of foreboding to find ‘Garry Rams-dens’ or ‘Fryer Tuck’s’.
Frozen fish, frozen Potato ‘fries’ as opposed to chips, mushy batter and fried in olive oil does not a decent Chippy make, and the Moth-er actually had the temerity to be surprised when it fell below her exacting standards.
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I am intolerant of those with food intolerances.
Seriously, in the year 2014 it seems that every 3rd person deems it the height of fashion to be Gluto-Lacto-Ovo-Bovo-Sucro intoler-ant, and to be frank it gives me the runs. Growing up in the 1970s I had the fortune/misfortune to have been brought up by parents who were in turn brought up in the shadow of ration books and powdered egg.
Don’t finish your main course and you don’t get any pudding: simple but effective.And I can never recall as a snotty-nosed 6 year old in 1979, that any of my mates queuing for their spotted Dick at School would ask the Dinner Ladies if the custard contained egg or aspartame.
So why now?A couple of years ago the Mrs jumped on the bandwagon and went for food intolerance testing on nothing more than a whim. She didn’t feel under the weather at the time but fell for the hype that unless she required just 4 hours sleep a night, or ran a Marathon every weekend, then there must be something wrong with her.
So she went for a few needles sticking in her arm, and spat on a few bits of litmus paper and the quack decided that she had intol-erance to “Cheese, Dairy, Carbs and Alcohol”.
So intolerant to around 75% of most people’s average diet - and oddly enough the exact same diagnosis that 7 other people who we knew to receive the testing got.
So 6 weeks of arsing around with a restricted diet, and messing around slowly introducing foods to ‘rebalance her body’, we found that she felt the sum total of no better at all.
So that’s why I find it so refreshing to eat in a Spanish Restaurant - better still a Menu del Dia at home-cooked take-it-or-leave-it bar.
A vegetarian would find dining out challenging: The eponymous green V rarely appears on a Spanish menu.
So I’m just wondering how a small-town local bar would deal with a potential diner who didn’t eat Ham, was allergic to eggs and was Dairy and Gluten intolerant.
Probably the same way any decent restaurateur should.
A couple of years back my Mother popped over to Spain for one of her regular visits / inspection trips.
Typically she would stay about a week and the Mrs and I would take the time to have a few days to chill out and take her here and there so we could all have a bit of a break.
After arriving in Spain late on the Saturday, the Mother wanted to take us out for a meal to say thank you for picking her up from the airport. We explained that as she didn’t visit us every week, it would only be fair that she chose where we went for lunch. Maybe seafood? : Living only 20 mins away from the Costa, and possibly the finest and freshest fish this side of Galicia would be an idea?
Paella or Fiduea perhaps? : Valencia being the home of Paella, where could be better to enjoy such a traditional dish?
Possibly Putchero? : An unusual twist on a typical Sunday lunch, and therefore not something she might enjoy every day?
A nice Tapas bar? : Why not try a range of different uniquely Span-ish foods?
Grilled Lamb or Rabbit maybe? : Cooked over an open Orangewood fire - one of the rustic specialities in the many Ventas in the Moun-tains overlooking our town?
Nope: The Mother explained that she had a craving for Fish and Chips.
Quite possibly the only food which is not widely available in our corner of Spain – and on the rare occasions when it is, the quality is dubious at best. Also, at home in the UK she lives within striking distance of at least 3 high quality Chippies, and can therefore enjoy a decent Chippy Tea whenever she liked – but no, she explained she had craving for Fish and Chips. Or ‘Baccalao con patatas fritas y puree de guisantes’ if you like.
I would bet my spleen that if I were to visit her in UK and suggest that we went out for a Paella for Sunday lunch she would ques-tion both my logic and my sanity. The availability of such a dish would be A) Highly unlikely and B) In the event of something being found, be both overpriced and barely edible.
So surely the same rules apply here as well? But no, she would not be swayed.
Had she been living in Spain for 6 months I might have under-stood, but having only set foot off the plane 24 hours earlier and with barely 5 days until she would be back at home you would have questioned her strength of resolve, but hey, the Mrs and I set off with heavy heart and sense of foreboding to find ‘Garry Rams-dens’ or ‘Fryer Tuck’s’.
Frozen fish, frozen Potato ‘fries’ as opposed to chips, mushy batter and fried in olive oil does not a decent Chippy make, and the Moth-er actually had the temerity to be surprised when it fell below her exacting standards.
Mr Angry is BACK!
thanks to www.Tumbit.com
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The Homes Gardens & LIFESTYLE Show at the La Finca Golf & Spa Resort, Algorfa near Quesada on Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th October 2014 is now booking com-panies in for the Show.
We have 4 main areas available to promote
your products and services. (Structured as
below)
The outside POOLSIDE area will house the
Garden Area is ideal for outdoor products
and services..........The talks/demonstra-
tion area is also in this area.
Please indicate what your business is and
request the size of area you will require.
Larger plots are available in this area.
The INDOOR BAR Area (Visitor 2 x 1
drink tickets are in this bar) This area is
also where our Celebrity Mark Stacey will
be based with the feature ‘CASH IN THE
UNDER BUILD!’ valuing the visitors an-
tiques.......plus the Sponsors of the SELEC-
TION BOX! Feature with visitor prizes will
also be in this area.
The INDOOR SALON This is an ideal area to
promote products and services related to
any thing LIFESTYLE, along with interiors,
homes and home services. (The CRACK
THE SAFE! Feature is being placed here)
The PAVILION with access to the outside
area will have the Cookery Demonstrations
and The COSTAS COOK OFF! This area is
ideal for any business including restau-
rants, food, drink, wine tasting, kitchen
and health related products. There will also
be a craft area placed here.
The Art Competition and Gallery will be lo-
cated in the main reception and main en-
trance area.
There are two Feature Concept Sponsor-
ships available, and only 2 places left to
participate in the SELECTION BOX! – Par-
ticipation in this feature ensures more vis-
itors will visit YOU to get their route map
stamp!
This is like a treasure hunt to guide the vis-
itors around the Show, they have to visit
the participating stands to get an official
stamp to enter the free draw to win a se-
lection of home, garden and lifestyle relat-
ed prizes, one of which is a Luxury Week-
end Spa Break for two at the La Finca Golf
& Spa Resort.
We are delighted to say that since the launch stands are selling fast, early indications are that this will be a sell out Show, and with our popular celebrity and more fea-ture concepts than ever before we are confident the visitors will be in for an inspiring, informative and fun two days on the 15th & 16th October 2014 from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm, both days.
Welcome to the Homes Gardens & Lifestyle Show produced by GM Promotions.
“...visitors will be in for an inspiring, informative and fun two days on the 15th & 16th October 2014
from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm, both days.”
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The Homes Gardens & LIFESTYLE Show at the La Finca Golf & Spa Resort, Algorfa near Quesada on Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th October 2014 is now booking com-panies in for the Show.
We have 4 main areas available to promote
your products and services. (Structured as
below)
The outside POOLSIDE area will house the
Garden Area is ideal for outdoor products
and services..........The talks/demonstra-
tion area is also in this area.
Please indicate what your business is and
request the size of area you will require.
Larger plots are available in this area.
The INDOOR BAR Area (Visitor 2 x 1
drink tickets are in this bar) This area is
also where our Celebrity Mark Stacey will
be based with the feature ‘CASH IN THE
UNDER BUILD!’ valuing the visitors an-
tiques.......plus the Sponsors of the SELEC-
TION BOX! Feature with visitor prizes will
also be in this area.
The INDOOR SALON This is an ideal area to
promote products and services related to
any thing LIFESTYLE, along with interiors,
homes and home services. (The CRACK
THE SAFE! Feature is being placed here)
The PAVILION with access to the outside
area will have the Cookery Demonstrations
and The COSTAS COOK OFF! This area is
ideal for any business including restau-
rants, food, drink, wine tasting, kitchen
and health related products. There will also
be a craft area placed here.
The Art Competition and Gallery will be lo-
cated in the main reception and main en-
trance area.
There are two Feature Concept Sponsor-
ships available, and only 2 places left to
participate in the SELECTION BOX! – Par-
ticipation in this feature ensures more vis-
itors will visit YOU to get their route map
stamp!
This is like a treasure hunt to guide the vis-
itors around the Show, they have to visit
the participating stands to get an official
stamp to enter the free draw to win a se-
lection of home, garden and lifestyle relat-
ed prizes, one of which is a Luxury Week-
end Spa Break for two at the La Finca Golf
& Spa Resort.
We are delighted to say that since the launch stands are selling fast, early indications are that this will be a sell out Show, and with our popular celebrity and more fea-ture concepts than ever before we are confident the visitors will be in for an inspiring, informative and fun two days on the 15th & 16th October 2014 from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm, both days.
Welcome to the Homes Gardens & Lifestyle Show produced by GM Promotions.
“...visitors will be in for an inspiring, informative and fun two days on the 15th & 16th October 2014
from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm, both days.”
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macist returns from lunch he notices a man leaning against the wall.He asked the assistant what was wrong
with the man leaning against the wall over there.The assistant pharmacist says,”Oh that guy.Oh yeah he came in a little while ago with a really bad
cough so I sold him a laxative.He seems to be doing ok now..... I guess.” The head pharmacist says,”Are you crazy?? You can’t sell a laxative to someone who has a bad cough like
that!?” The assistant pharmacist says “Well why not?? Look at him over
there! Its working! He’s too scared to cough now!!”
Funny Stuff...
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estoy perdido I’m lost (said by a man) estoy perdida I’m lost (said by a woman)
estamos perdidos we’re lostno puedo encontrar ... I can’t find my ...
mis llaves keysmi pasaporte passport
mi teléfono móvil mobile
he perdido ... I’ve lost my ...mi cartera walletmi bolso purse
mi cámara camera
me he dejado las llaves dentro ... I’ve locked myself out of my ...del coche car
de la habitación roompor favor, déjame en paz please leave me alone
¡vete! go away!
EmergenciesEmergencias
¡ayuda! or ¡socorro! help!
¡ten cuidado! be careful!
¡cuidado! look out!
por favor, ayúdeme please help me
Emergencias médicas Medical emergencies
¡llame a una ambulancia! call an ambulance!
necesito un médico I need a doctor
ha habido un accidente
there’s been an accident
¡por favor, dénse prisa! please hurry!
me he cortado I’ve cut myselfme he quemado I’ve burnt myself
¿está usted bien? are you OK?¿están todos bien? is everyone OK?
Crimen Crime
¡al ladrón! stop, thief!¡llame a la policía! call the police!
me han robado la cartera my wallet’s been stolen
me han robado el monedero my purse has been stolenme han robado el bolso my handbag’s been stolen
me han robado el ordenador portátil my laptop’s been stolen
quiero denunciar un robo I’d like to report a theft
me han robado I’ve been robbed me han atacado I’ve been attacked
Señoras Ladies Libre Vacant
Ocupado Engaged
Fuera de servicio Out of order
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Across1. With 1 down, choco-late bar4. Arroyo in Arabia8. Fishhawk14. Kerfuffle15. Verily16. Light sleeper’s complaint17. Evasive language?19. Morissette20. Spotted21. Henry’s Ann23. Half man, half goat25. Wapiti26. Season29. Betray?32. Gasoline additive, once33. Frosted34. Jeer35. Sergeant __37. Small birds38. Sinewy39. Thrown into ecstacy42. Nemesis43. Name on a speci-men46. Yucky stuff47. Mole?50. Woodwinds52. Opposite of fast53. Flues54. Some are false56. Otherwise57. Comprehension59. Quick march?63. Stole a glance64. Sacred bird of Egypt65. __ Dolorosa66. Emphasize67. Ambulance crew68. URL ending, maybe
Down1. See 1 across2. Ore. neighbor3. Novelist Leo4. __ Down5. Start of a famous palindrome6. Singer Shannon7. Pattern for Ror-schach8. Roundish9. Cobbler’s inventory10. Good baseball ac-tion?11. Not as thick12. Major record label13. “Owner of a Lonely Heart” group18. Openers22. Approves23. High school subj.24. A rainbow, for example25. Son of Aphrodite27. Overhead item28. Newspaper VIPs30. Terra __31. Louis or Paul36. Bald, in a way37. Delayed reaction?38. Desire39. It could be inflated40. Hob__41. Early riser42. __ Boys43. Hoodwink44. Canadian prov.45. Aliens, briefly48. Come down with49. Sudden blow51. Japanese wines55. Cincinatti players56. Give out57. ‘Brown’ company58. Stroke60. Co. in Armonk, NY61. Day or night open-ing62. Huguenot’s H2O
Across Across1. Usage fee5. Ponders10. Nursery items14. Nabisco product15. Son of Cain16. Halo17. Keep out of...20. Hawkeye State21. Supervise22. Gee preceder25. It stretched from Germany to China27. Map abbreviation28. “___ de Lune” (Debussy)30. The first of a fa-mous trio32. Religion founded 5th century AD36. Telephone (slang)37. A meal39. Beer type40. Do not puncture...43. Janis ___ (singer)44. Overthrows45. Fog46. Part of a brooch48. Actress Winger, to friends49. A swindle50. Globe52. Il ___ (Mussolini)54. Needlefish55. Fatigues59. Mechanical repeti-tion61. ...are closer than they appear66. Not written67. Concur68. Small amount69. Rowboat70. Commence71. Night light
1. What happened in 1961 that will not happen again for over 4000 years?
2. Three working women have dif-ferent careers. If only one of state-ments 1, 2 and 3 are true, can you tell whether or not Mary is a nurse? 1. This statement is only true if state-ment 5 is false. 2. This statement is true if statements 4 or 5, or both 4 and 5 are true. 3. This statement is false only if both statements 6 and 1 are true. 4. Mary is a nurse 5. Karen is an artist. 6. Sarah is a photogra-pher.
3. Foward I am heavy, but backward I am not. What am I?
4. I have four of these, With match-ing extremities. They can do many things, And hardly ever bring me pain. Unless I stick them with a pin, Or burn them sometimes when... What is it that I can wiggle at will? And use in other means still?
5. I go around in circles, But always straight ahead Never complain, No matter where I am led.
It's a toughy! It's EASY!
SOLUTIONS:
1. The year’s date reads the same when turned upside down. That will not happen again until 6009 2. Mary is not a nurse. The way to solve this riddle, is to consider statements 4, 5, and 6 and create a chart of all possible true and false an-swers. Next, fill in the chart according to state-ments 1 through 3. You will discover that there is only one line where only one of statements one, two and three are true. Thus, it is determined that: Statement 4 and 5 are false and statement 6 is true.3. The word Ton. 4. Fingers5. A wheel.
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A THANK YOU FROM JESS WEST
Firstly I would like to thank everyone for their support during May when I died my hair pink for cancer research I honestly can’t express how grateful I am to you all. I am very pleased to say that during May, with your help I have managed to raise 1903 euros. This money will now be donated to the pink ladies in associ-ation with aecc in support of cancer research not just in my name but in the name the resi-dents of Gran Alicant.Thank you once again, and don’t worry this isn’t the last you will hear of me I already have something planned for next year for the lion heart foundation (children’s cancer) Take care allJessica WestFarmacia Gran Alacant
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Costa Blanca South are you ready! GM Promo-tions are now planting the seeds getting ready for the autumn Homes Gardens & Lifestyle Show as we grow the Show again and are re-turning to the fabulous venue La Finca Golf & Spa Resort, Algorfa near Quesada on Wednes-
day 15th & Thursday 16th October 2014, to be part of it BOOK YOUR STAND NOW! To join the most successful event here on the Costas with the perfect platform to promote your products and services as
we attract thousands of visitors to this event packed with inspiration, information, concept features, talks and demonstrations.Along with our Celebrity status, joining us at the Show is the marvellous Mark Stacey, the UK TV’s top antiques valuer, from shows such as Antiques Road Trip, Flog it! and Bargain Hunt, with our Cash in the Underbuild stand for antique valuations, Mark will also be host-ing a ‘Celeb Chat’ and lending a helping hand in our new cooking feature the Costa’s Cook Off!Very soon we will be calling all chefs to par-ticipate in this new fun feature concept simi-lar to Ready Steady Cook, but Costa Blanca style! We will also be announcing the popular Art Competition for our local talented artists in the next few weeks............The Selection Box of goodies for the visitors to be won is also being worked on, along with other fantastic prizes and give away’s! GM Promotions are delighted to announce that we have even more ingredients than ever before to ensure that we give the visitors a great Show experience so our local business-es can really interact by promoting essential products and services, by giving out vital in-formation and inspiration!So the countdown is now on as we create even more fun and feature concepts to these events, to be part of our winning formula and to book your position for October 15th & 16th contact us now on 634 399 125, [email protected], Facebook: Homes Gardens and Lifestyle Show or visit www.gmpromotions.es The Homes gardens & Lifestyle Show is look-ing forward to blooming into action very soon!
Fireta de Sant Jaume, El CampelloJuly 25
Sant Jaume, Guardamar del SeguraJuly 25
Santiago Apóstol, La Vall de LaguarJuly 25
Santiago y Santa Ana, Ondarafrom July 25 to 26
Fiestas de Santa Ana y Sant Jaume, Onilfrom July 25 to 26
San Jaime, Santa Ana y el Santísimo Cristo, Benimarfull
July 26
Fiestas de Torrellano, ElcheJuly 26
Santos de la Piedra,San Abdón y Senén, Almoradí from July 28 to 30
Santos Abdón y Senén, Algueñafrom July 28 to 30
Aniversario de la Segregación, Los MontesinosJuly 30
What’s On?MONDAY
Callosa d’En Sarria, Dénia, Elche (Plaza de la fruta, Plaza de Barcelona and Plaza de Sant Josep), Ibi, Monovar, Petrer, Santa Pola, La Nucia
FRIDAYAlfaz del Pi, Azafara, Crevil-lente, Dénia (Rastro), Delores, Finestrat, Gata de Gorgos, Moraira, Muro de Alcoy, Mon-forte del Cid, Pilar de Horada-da, La Nucia, Onil, Vergel and Torrevieja.
SATURDAYAlcoy, Alicante, Almoradí, Benejuzar, Benejama, Benissa, Calpe, Castalla, Cocentaina, Elche (Plaza de la fruta, Plaza de Barcelona and Plaza de Sant Josep: Plaza del Raval has a handicrafts markets), Elda, Novelda, Pinoso, Pedreguer, San Juan, San Vincente, Sax, Santa Pola and Jálon (Rastro).
SUNDAYAguas de Busot, Benidorm (Ra-stro), Busot, Elche (Plaza del Raval handicrafts market), La Alguena, La Matanza, La Mu-rada de los Vicentes, La Nucia (Rastro), Pedreguer (Rastro) and Torremanzanas.
Moros y Cristianos de San Blas, Alicantefrom July 9 to 12
Feria de San Cristóbal, OnilJuly 10
Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos 2014, Jáveafrom July 12 to 20
Sant Bonaventura, PedreguerJuly 15, Pedreguer
Fiestas de Moraira, Teulada-MorairaJuly 15
Virgen del Carmen, AlgorfaJuly 16
Virgen del Carmen, AlteaJuly 16
Virgen del Carmen, CañadaJuly 16
Virgen del Carmen, CoxJuly 16
Virgen del Carmen, El CampelloJuly 16
Fiestas de Matola, ElcheJuly 16
Fogueres, Sant Vicent del RaspeigJuly 16
Moros y Cristianos, OrihuelaJuly 17
Santa Justa y Rufina, AgostJuly 19
Maria Magdalena, Banyeres de MariolaJuly 22
Santa María Magdalena, BenitatxellJuly 22
Sta. María Magdalena, L’OrxaJuly 22
Santa María Magdalena, NoveldaJuly 22
Fiestas de TibiJuly 22
Santa Marta y San Jaime, El Desembarco, Villajoyosa
July 25
Fiestas de San Gabriel, AlicanteJuly 25
Fiestas de San Jaime y Santa Ana, AlteaJuly 25
San Jaime, BenidormJuly 25
Santiago Apóstol, BenijófarJuly 25
Sant Jaume, Callosa d’en SarriaJuly 25
Sant Jaume, CastallaJuly 25
Local Markets FIESTAS!
& when? & where?
Monday – Friday 08:00hrs -11:00 hrs The Breakfast Show with DAVE BULLMonday Tuesday 11:00hrs – 14:00hrs A GIRL CALLED SOO
Monday 14.00-17.00 CAPTAIN RAI’S Time Warp
Wed, Thurs & Friday 11-.00hrs - 14.00hrs
TONY CAPALDI
Tuesday – Friday 14:00hrs – 17:00hrs THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SHERIFFTuesday & Thursday 17:00hrs – 20:00hrsSLUMMING IT WITH CAROLE JARVIS
Saturdays10:00 hrs -13:00hrs
THE MANIC BREAKFAST IN BED WITH THE SHERIFF
19:00hrs SAVING THE SEVENTIES
WITH MIKE WALKER
Sundays16.00 - 18.00hrs
CAPTAIN RAI’S COUNTRY RODEO22:00hrs
SAVING THE SEVENTIES WITH MIKE WALKER
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A THANK YOU FROM JESS WEST
Firstly I would like to thank everyone for their support during May when I died my hair pink for cancer research I honestly can’t express how grateful I am to you all. I am very pleased to say that during May, with your help I have managed to raise 1903 euros. This money will now be donated to the pink ladies in associ-ation with aecc in support of cancer research not just in my name but in the name the resi-dents of Gran Alicant.Thank you once again, and don’t worry this isn’t the last you will hear of me I already have something planned for next year for the lion heart foundation (children’s cancer) Take care allJessica WestFarmacia Gran Alacant
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INSPIRATION & INFORMATION
for The Homes Gardens
& Lifestyle Show
Costa Blanca South are you ready! GM Promo-tions are now planting the seeds getting ready for the autumn Homes Gardens & Lifestyle Show as we grow the Show again and are re-turning to the fabulous venue La Finca Golf & Spa Resort, Algorfa near Quesada on Wednes-
day 15th & Thursday 16th October 2014, to be part of it BOOK YOUR STAND NOW! To join the most successful event here on the Costas with the perfect platform to promote your products and services as
we attract thousands of visitors to this event packed with inspiration, information, concept features, talks and demonstrations.Along with our Celebrity status, joining us at the Show is the marvellous Mark Stacey, the UK TV’s top antiques valuer, from shows such as Antiques Road Trip, Flog it! and Bargain Hunt, with our Cash in the Underbuild stand for antique valuations, Mark will also be host-ing a ‘Celeb Chat’ and lending a helping hand in our new cooking feature the Costa’s Cook Off!Very soon we will be calling all chefs to par-ticipate in this new fun feature concept simi-lar to Ready Steady Cook, but Costa Blanca style! We will also be announcing the popular Art Competition for our local talented artists in the next few weeks............The Selection Box of goodies for the visitors to be won is also being worked on, along with other fantastic prizes and give away’s! GM Promotions are delighted to announce that we have even more ingredients than ever before to ensure that we give the visitors a great Show experience so our local business-es can really interact by promoting essential products and services, by giving out vital in-formation and inspiration!So the countdown is now on as we create even more fun and feature concepts to these events, to be part of our winning formula and to book your position for October 15th & 16th contact us now on 634 399 125, [email protected], Facebook: Homes Gardens and Lifestyle Show or visit www.gmpromotions.es The Homes gardens & Lifestyle Show is look-ing forward to blooming into action very soon!
Fireta de Sant Jaume, El CampelloJuly 25
Sant Jaume, Guardamar del SeguraJuly 25
Santiago Apóstol, La Vall de LaguarJuly 25
Santiago y Santa Ana, Ondarafrom July 25 to 26
Fiestas de Santa Ana y Sant Jaume, Onilfrom July 25 to 26
San Jaime, Santa Ana y el Santísimo Cristo, Benimarfull
July 26
Fiestas de Torrellano, ElcheJuly 26
Santos de la Piedra,San Abdón y Senén, Almoradí from July 28 to 30
Santos Abdón y Senén, Algueñafrom July 28 to 30
Aniversario de la Segregación, Los MontesinosJuly 30
What’s On?MONDAY
Callosa d’En Sarria, Dénia, Elche (Plaza de la fruta, Plaza de Barcelona and Plaza de Sant Josep), Ibi, Monovar, Petrer, Santa Pola, La Nucia
FRIDAYAlfaz del Pi, Azafara, Crevil-lente, Dénia (Rastro), Delores, Finestrat, Gata de Gorgos, Moraira, Muro de Alcoy, Mon-forte del Cid, Pilar de Horada-da, La Nucia, Onil, Vergel and Torrevieja.
SATURDAYAlcoy, Alicante, Almoradí, Benejuzar, Benejama, Benissa, Calpe, Castalla, Cocentaina, Elche (Plaza de la fruta, Plaza de Barcelona and Plaza de Sant Josep: Plaza del Raval has a handicrafts markets), Elda, Novelda, Pinoso, Pedreguer, San Juan, San Vincente, Sax, Santa Pola and Jálon (Rastro).
SUNDAYAguas de Busot, Benidorm (Ra-stro), Busot, Elche (Plaza del Raval handicrafts market), La Alguena, La Matanza, La Mu-rada de los Vicentes, La Nucia (Rastro), Pedreguer (Rastro) and Torremanzanas.
Moros y Cristianos de San Blas, Alicantefrom July 9 to 12
Feria de San Cristóbal, OnilJuly 10
Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos 2014, Jáveafrom July 12 to 20
Sant Bonaventura, PedreguerJuly 15, Pedreguer
Fiestas de Moraira, Teulada-MorairaJuly 15
Virgen del Carmen, AlgorfaJuly 16
Virgen del Carmen, AlteaJuly 16
Virgen del Carmen, CañadaJuly 16
Virgen del Carmen, CoxJuly 16
Virgen del Carmen, El CampelloJuly 16
Fiestas de Matola, ElcheJuly 16
Fogueres, Sant Vicent del RaspeigJuly 16
Moros y Cristianos, OrihuelaJuly 17
Santa Justa y Rufina, AgostJuly 19
Maria Magdalena, Banyeres de MariolaJuly 22
Santa María Magdalena, BenitatxellJuly 22
Sta. María Magdalena, L’OrxaJuly 22
Santa María Magdalena, NoveldaJuly 22
Fiestas de TibiJuly 22
Santa Marta y San Jaime, El Desembarco, Villajoyosa
July 25
Fiestas de San Gabriel, AlicanteJuly 25
Fiestas de San Jaime y Santa Ana, AlteaJuly 25
San Jaime, BenidormJuly 25
Santiago Apóstol, BenijófarJuly 25
Sant Jaume, Callosa d’en SarriaJuly 25
Sant Jaume, CastallaJuly 25
Local Markets FIESTAS!
& when? & where?
Monday – Friday 08:00hrs -11:00 hrs The Breakfast Show with DAVE BULLMonday Tuesday 11:00hrs – 14:00hrs A GIRL CALLED SOO
Monday 14.00-17.00 CAPTAIN RAI’S Time Warp
Wed, Thurs & Friday 11-.00hrs - 14.00hrs
TONY CAPALDI
Tuesday – Friday 14:00hrs – 17:00hrs THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SHERIFFTuesday & Thursday 17:00hrs – 20:00hrsSLUMMING IT WITH CAROLE JARVIS
Saturdays10:00 hrs -13:00hrs
THE MANIC BREAKFAST IN BED WITH THE SHERIFF
19:00hrs SAVING THE SEVENTIES
WITH MIKE WALKER
Sundays16.00 - 18.00hrs
CAPTAIN RAI’S COUNTRY RODEO22:00hrs
SAVING THE SEVENTIES WITH MIKE WALKER
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