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What’s Hot and What’s Not
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Christmas is coming, it may be over a month away but we all know this time of year can
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Work is already underway to renovate the tram line between Benidorm and Alfaz del Pi, the work being carried out is complies of general maintenance repairs and modernisation.The rail network is replacing the existing wooden sleepers with concrete sleepers, they will add elastic constraints and replace and the work also includes the construction of a viaduct 135 meters over an embankment and , improving various embankments along the stretch.The rail operator FGv has announced that the work
on the stretch of track, which is nearly 2 kilometres long will continue for the next 5 months, and cost over €3.3 million.During the first 3 months the tram service will be experience disruptions, in this time FGv will make available alternative bus services between Benidorm and Alfaz Del Pi, where you can continue your journey by train to your chosen destinations.Customers who want to travel on Line 9 can be visit www.tramalicante.es to view times in online or phone 900 72 04 72.
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1. Obtain an updated search from the relevant Land registry in order to verify that the owner is duly registered as such and that the property is not subject to any charges or damaging development schemes. This essential search will also show whether the official description of features, sizes and boundaries matches reality.2. Find out how long the present owner has had the property and what price he/she paid for it. If, for example, the property was acquired last month for €50,000 and is now on offer for €500,000 (or vice versa).3. Obtain information about the prices of similar properties in the same area.4. If the owner is a company, obtain a search from the Commercial registry to find if the company is solvent and identify the person who can sign on behalf of the company.5. If it is a recently built home or major improvements are intended, check with the local Town Hall that the necessary permits have -or will - be granted.6. Find out whether the owner has any pending debts concerning local taxes (IBI). To start with, ask to see a copy of the last payment receipt. 7. Do not accept that any deposit must be a specific percentage of the price. Everything is negotiable.8. Only pay a deposit to the registered owner who is selling the property, or a person who has a power of attorney to receive such a sum (no to any intermediary) and make sure that a signed and properly drawn document is obtained as evidence of such payment.9. Finally, it is essential that the purchase be noted in a deed signed before a public notary that can be registered in the Land registry.
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The Foreign Office says it has received an assurance from Spain there will be no repeat of the bag-opening incident at the centre of a diplomatic row.UK official baggage was opened by the Spanish Guardia Civil at the Gibraltar border on Friday, prompting a formal protest by the British government.But Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo, Spain's foreign minister played down the incident and had denied Spain opening a diplomatic bag as it crossed the border from Gibraltar, insisting that "technically it was not a diplomatic bag"He added: "A mailbag was opened, which is not a diplomatic bag in accordance with article 27 of the vienna Convention." The position of the Spanish Government was rejected by the British Government Tuesday night, prompting a formal protest.The Spanish had put the incident down to an "error" by a junior official, UK Europe Minister David Lidington said.Prime Minister David Cameron said he was "reassured" by Spain's response.Mr Lidington told the Commons: "The explanation which the Spanish have given to us... was that this was an error at junior operational level at the crossing point between Gibraltar and Spain.""The more senior Spanish official present put a stop to that interference with our official correspondence as soon as he realised what it was that was happening."
"A mAilbAg wAs opened, which is not A diplomAtic bAg in AccordAnce with Article 27 of the ViennA conVention."
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Fiestas are over but not everybody is ready to stop enjoying the fun! Last week Bobby’s bar was the visited by over 60 Policemen and police women, The organiser Steven (also known as Sausage) visited Benidorm back in the summer, with a smaller group and enjoyed darts, pool and fantastic service from Mark and the team. Steven made a plan to return with a small army and Mark assured him that there would be no problem to accommodate them. They kept in contact via email to ensure everything went to plan and they were blown away by the lengths that the team at Bobby´s went to to make their visit one to remember.The group visited every day for 3 days making the most of the warm and friendly atmosphere and quality drinks at a great price including Bobby´s 1€ a pint deal!. They chose a different fancy dress theme each day along with, pool and dart tournaments, competitions and a couple of Big Quizzes. Mark and the team at Bobby´s donated prizes for their guest’s tournaments and competitions, with Champagne for the winner’s free drinks and shots.To top it all off the bobby´s team went out their way and booked in a street performer who was juggling fire on a unicycle just for them! Bobby´s is situated on Calle Ibiza opposite The Magic roundabout restaurant. visit for Pool, Darts, Live Sport, Massive Terrace and a friendly relaxed atmosphere.
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Benidorm’s 30th annual half marathon was a fantastic success again this year with over 1900 runners taking part, fans and
spectators cheering everyone along the whole route and to top it off, Brit Joe Bailey took the home the gold!The day started off with the 10k run (also known as the popular race) this shorter race was a fantastic turn out, allowing all people of all ages and fitness levels to take part. It started just after 9.30am and with only a few minutes gone, the starting line was packed with eager runners to get the half marathon underway. At 10am prompt Agustin Navarro (Mayor of Benidorm) held a starting pistol high into the air and with a loud crack the runners were off! It really was a great day for running, with a light breeze helping participants keep cool under the sun and blue sky with only adding a slight bit of wind resistance for the competitive runners. With nearly an hour gone the crowd formed again by the finish line awaiting the leaders and at just 1 hour 10 minutes and 25 seconds Brit Joe Bailey from Salford (last year’s 2nd place) charged to the finish just under 2 minutes ahead of the rest. The race had been won but the excitement was not over as there were two more podium places to be won and it finished with only 8 seconds separating the next two runners. In second place came Juan Antonio Fernandez Cantos (1.12.28) and in third place ruben Caballero Piernas (1.12.36)Joe ran in the Benidorm half marathon last year and came 2nd with a time of 1.12.2, he managed to nearly shave 2 whole minutes off his own record and take the gold. Joe told our team on the scene “I really enjoy this race, this is my second time and I am really happy to have won. I normally focus on shorter distances 5k and 10k runs and I felt like today was more like one of my training runs. I will definitely be back with the team next year”.
Joe is part of the Salford Harriers and Athletics Club; founded in 1884 this is one of the oldest clubs in the country and is in fact probably the most famous Northern Club.
We WoUlD lIke to conGratUlate Joe once More anD WISH HIM anD HIS teaM tHe BeSt for tHe fUtUre anD neXt Year’S race!
Last May the rabasa Plan was annulled by the courts.The plan included an Ikea in Alicantes rabasa district, this was flawed and judges decided to annul the plan in several separate rulings.However, Ikea still want the rabasa site to compared to other options and Alicante city hall wants still would like to place Ikea in their district.The council may have solved the problem with a Strategic Territory Enactment (ATE) this removes the chance of 13,000 planned homes being built but allows a path for Ikea to still find a place in rabasa.The new plan would be to build a shopping centre as well as an Ikea, it would occupy 300,000 square metres of the 2.3 million square metre site, with another 120,000 square metres allocated to other
businesses such as restaurants, offices and retail outlets. The Urban Planning councillor, Marta Garcia-romeu is confident this new plan will be approved within a month. And the proposal is currently being considered by the regional government. If the proposal is successful the local city council €90 million for Ikea’s building permit and other dues, plus an annual €4.5 million in IBI rates and other taxes. The centre would also provide 9,000 direct and indirect jobs.Currently the nearest Ikea for local residents across Marina Baixa (Benidorm, Altea, Albir, La Nucia and Alfaz Del Pi) is in Murcia, if this plan is to be approved it would cut journey time by two thirds!
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BEniDORm ciRcUSmucH mOrE tHan just a circus
The circus tradition was inherited from China, Egypt and Greece then it came to rome where large buildings were built to entertain the people. Horse races, exotic animals, jugglers and acrobats were found all over the world and were introduced here and this form of entertainment was created by the roman Empire.In The Benidorm Circus the quality and originality of the show has helped brought people from far and near to experience a night of pure entertainment. Benidorm Circus is worth seeing for its beauty, quality, finesse, elegance and unparalleled appeal. Emphasizing the use of human artists, Benidorm Circus does not use animals. Instead it combines artists and street
musician elements, opera, ballet and rock. The act includes contortionists, jugglers, trapeze artists and clowns in incredible, original and colourful costumes. The music is also original and specially created for the show, they also incorporate laser and lighting effects which are truly brilliant it really brings the show together and keeps everything up to date and modern. The show lasts for about 3 hours, and although the circus has traditionally been a kid’s show Benidorm Circus is intended for adults and children.
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travel arOundMonforte del Cid
Located in the region of the Middle Vinalopó is the first town you find after leaving the provincial capital, Alicante, is declared as
"Tourist Town" by the Generalitat Valenciana since 2010.It has a privileged location, as it is located 20 km from Alicante, and easily accessible via the Madrid-Alicante motorway (A-31) (which connects to the peninsular interior) to the Mediterranean motorway (AP- 7) (connecting to Valencia and Catalonia) and the Alicante (connecting to Elche, Murcia and Andalusia), and 10 min. Alicante Airport and the Port of Alicante.Nompot, original name Monforte del Cid, has the distinction of monarchical Villa Real, Loyal and Faithful, highlighting the Golden Fleece from his coat. It has maintained the characteristic structure of the traditional core, low family houses, with new buildings created in the extensions and new areas of expansion of the city that give it modern.The town's economy is based on growing grapes bagged table (with designation of origin Grape Embolsada Vinalopó Bureau) and the marble
industry, although at present the development of new industrial space is diversifying its industrial activity and commercial, configured as a logistics center of great importance. To a lesser extent, also has other industries such as distilleries and aniseed spirits, whose anise Dove Monforte del Cid is within the Regulatory Council of Traditional Spirits Alicante.
We can enjoy:Pilgrimage of San Pascual (Fair and Festival May until 17 May, the feast day of the saint), place of pilgrimage which finishes top of the Sierra de las Aguilas, in the Cave of San Pascual, reaching up to gather 100,000 people. Holidays declared PROVINCIAL TOURIST INTEREST C. Valenciana.Moors and Christians in honor of the Patroness, the Immaculate Conception, from 5 to 9 December, are very important for several reasons: They close the annual festival calendar of Valencia; are visited to coincide with the festivities of 6 and December 8 and have a very high participation rate (over 35%). declared PROVINCIAL TOURIST INTEREST Party C. Valenciana. Throughout the year there are other parties such as the barrios of San Roque, Santo Cristo, San Ramon or the Virgin of Orito.
We can practice:Golf: "Alenda Golf " - www.alendagolf.com and "Font del Llop Golf Resort" www.fdlgolf.es - represent an attraction of tourism that seeks to practice outdoor sports.
Hiking: marked paths short route PR-CV 179 and 179.1, and PR-CV 342, and a local trail SL-CV 126 Camino de San Pascual (see subsection NETWORK OF TRAILS MONFORTE CID)other Ways: Camino de Santiago (there is a road that connects the very Alicante esplanade with Obradoiro Square of Santiago de Compostela, is known as the Camino de Levante and passes Monforte del Cid) and Camino del Cid (is an
itinerary cultural tourism which follows the footsteps of the medieval knight described in the Song of the Cid, one of the great epics of world literature)We can try:- Starters (monfortinas sardine cakes or sausage and onion sausage typical)- Food (Paella rice with rabbit and snails, gazpacho manchego balls gachamiga broth to heaven (potatoes, cod, eggs and tomato) and risotto)- Desserts (Table grapes Vinalopó, tortada monfortina pasta and typical municipality)- Beverages (Anises and spirits, such as tangerine liqueur anise or dove, with which the pigeons and canaries are performed) Paloma: It is made by mixing one part anise and three cold water Canario. Was prepared by mixing one part anise jet lemon syrup and three cold water.
We can stay:Hotel Avenida, a star located in the center of town Telephone: +34 965 626 333) Orito camping area , fully equipped leisure for
youth, is ideal for people who seek contact with nature. (Ayto Monforte del Cid, Plaza of Spain, 1-03670 MONFORTE CID (Alicante) Phone: +34 965 620 025/26)Pilgrim House, for pilgrims and hikers who come to Orito, is in charge of the Order of Capuchin Friars (Capuchin Convent - 03670 ORITO - MONFORTE CID (Alicante) Phone: +34 965 621 004.
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BUSINESS AND PArT OF A CHAIN OF THrEE MONrOES rESTAUrANTS IN THE COSTA BLANCA PLUS ANOTHEr IN THE UK IN KENT. A Unique fact is that Monroes is the only real carvery in Benidorm, the chefs pride themselves on the fact that all of the ingredients are all fresh, not even frozen vegetables plus homemade yorkshire puddings baked fresh and served straight from the oven. The desserts are all made fresh on the premises and include chocolate brownies, apple crumble and
banoffee pie. A wine selection includes house rioja at only 5.65€ bottle and rioja reserva for only 6.95€The 3 course menu is a super deal at 9.95€ offering a choice of starters mains and a selection of dessert with a glass of wine or beer and not forgetting the bottle of wine to take home included!Monday nights they have a special pie night; there is a selection of delicious homemade pies and suet puddings to choose from all served with fresh vegetables or chips it also includes a choice of desert. Every Friday is Fishy Friday, they serve traditional beer battered fish and chips or if you want a change
you can have your fish in a homemade parsley sauce, you can always swap your chips for veg for a healthier option.The Carvery and main menu are available all week; Sundays are always very popular so booking is recommended. Monroes is also available for private functions, weddings and other events are catered for with a restaurant to seat 120 people also with an outside seating area it makes the perfect place.Please call now to make your reservations in advance: 966 803 306
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alFaz DEl pi01 BaR El niUEjercites Espanoles 4. 686 241 685. Free glass of wine or beer with Fridays Fish n Chips. 02 cHicaS lOVE DEcORC/Federico Garcia Lorca 8. 966 814 131. 10% off all goods. 03 pmR pROpERTy manaGEmEnTCalle Fereria 16. 966 260 877 / 645 118 208 / UK Tel: 0203 411 7758.10% Discount on your property management fee. 10% Discount on your contract fee. Free bottle of champagne for all holiday guests.04 El JaRDinCalle Helecho num 1, Urb Foya Blanca. 966 814 233 Free dessert when ordering from a la Carte 05 TOT ESpORT BiciclETaSSan Rafael,11,Alfas del Pi. 96 687 42 62. 15% Discount on clothes and a 5% discount on Bicycles.06 Silica cOmpUTER SHOpMarina Baixa,24. 96 681 4 6907 TaTTOO ROUnD 13.Calle Ejercitos Españoles 64. Alfaz del Pi. 035380. 674755294 08 FlORiSima Avda. Pais Valenciano 23,Alfas del Pi, Alfaz Del Pi, 0358050% off fresh cut flowers with any 20€ bouquet09 imaGinE BEaUTyAvenida Pais Valencia - Afaz del Pi 965 841 038 - 10% off10 HOTEl mOliCalle Calvari 12, - Offers for bar and restaurant with Vista Card ask on the day.
alBiR01 DlUx RESTaURanT & BaRPaseo de las Estrellas 3. 673 086 266. Free glass of cava when dining.02 claiRES HaiR nailS & BEaUTyEdf. Alpisol no3, Avenida del Albir 66-68. 965 053 144/603 306 803.Please ask for your special vista offer03 SOlER & SOlER SOliciTORSCalle Pau Casals no. 10. 966 868 570. 10% discount off all legal and financial services. Descuento de 10% en servicios legales y financieras.04 SaRiTa inDian RESTaURanTAvenida del Albir 11,966 864 394. Free popadoms and chutney - take away 30€ order get a Free Bottle of wine. Popadoms y chutney gratis.05 caRpE DiEm. Avd Oscar Espla, 4. 966 864 946. 10% off menu. 06 TRanSilVania RESTaURanT alBiRCamino Viejo de Altea 36. 966 864 199. 10% off a la carte menu. 07 cOUnTRy RiBSPaseo de las Estrellas. 966 865 507. 10% discount. 08 BRiSa DEl maRCalle Ruperto Chapi,Local 9. 63436935309 Family mEDical cEnTREAvenida de L’Albir 66. 966 865 072. Save 5€ off ECG test - normal price 45€. Descuento de 5€ en la Ecocardiografia.10 ma mOTOSAvda Europa, 69. 966 866 216. 10% off helmets all makes and sizes. Descuento de 10% de Cascos.11 link pOinT SERVicESBulevard de los musicos,18, Edificio Viminal local 3. 966 260 500. 20% discount off wills. 20% descuento de testamentos.
12 caSpERS BaRCalle Joaquin Rodrigo 3. 600 836 360. 10% discount off the main meal. 10% de descuento en el plato principal. 13 SOmETHinG ElSEEdificio Playa Mar II,Free Glass of wine or beer with any Main meal14 la ROca Camino Vell del Far 2,Free Glass of wine or beer with any Main meal15 alBiR BEaUTy cEnTREAvda del Albir 34 , 1 Drcha. El albir 03581. 966 866 239, [email protected] OlaS caFé-BaR Paseo de las Estrellas 1966866290 Free Shot and 10% off main meals17 WynDHam’S BaRAvenida Oscar Espla 16.10% discount with main meals18 BaR SUnSHinE Avenida del Albir 3, Albir main road 10% off with Vista Card.19 3 liOnSCalle Manuel de Falla 16, Albir20 THE BEacH lOUnGEAvenida del Albir 2, Free Shot 21 BaR la cOpa: Avenida de Albir. 2 for 1 on cañas 22 canTik BEaUTy TREaTmEnTSCami de la Cantera 2, Local 4,Albir, Alicante, 03581- 96686800810% discount off all Cosmetic treatment’s in Cantik´s heath and beauty salon in Albir with your Vista Card.
BEniDORm01 Beach Terrace Bar Edf. Torre Principado, Av de Madrid, Local 26. 672 856 131. 10% Discount. Descuento de 10%.02 Daytona Rock BarPlaya de Levante. 667 463 382. 20% Discount off drinks. Descuento de 20% en bebidas.03 lazy cowAvenida de Madrid. 965 040 624. Free bottle of wine with 2 main meals on Tuesday & Wednesday. Free shot with first drink. Los Martes y Miercoles una botella de vino gratis con dos comidas. Chupito gratis con su primer bebida.04 Guinness BarPlaya de Levante. 965 853 062 /659 411 879. 20% off. Descuento de 20%.05 pick a card (indoor market) Number 69/70 www.bbballoons.net 669997272 vista offer 5% discount 06 kU loungeAvenida de Alcoy 6, Playa de Levante. 607 744 802. 20% Discount off all drinks. Descuento de 20% en bebidas.07 yorkshire pride 3Calle Dr Severo Ochoa, Rincon de Loix. 649788 887. Free Shot on Arrival. Chuptito gratis.08 Wooky Hollow 1 Calle Gerona 7, Benidorm – Free Shot (opposite Yorkshire Pride 1)09 moon Beach lounge BarAvenida de Alcoy 6, Playa de Levante. 965 850 919/607 744 802. 20% Discount off all drinks. Desuento de 20% en bebidas.10 payroAvenida Mediterráneo, 42Spend 100 euros In Shop And Receive A 10€ Discount.11 Rachels BarAvd Doctor Severo Ochoa 6. 635 688 885. - Free Shot & VISTA offers of the day
12 Red Dog Western BarCalle Lepanto. 679 179 424. Free Shot. Chupito gratis13 newlifeAlteanos 5, Calle Jaen 8, Benidorm New Town, Benidorm, 0350314 Sinatras Entertainment Calle Ibiza 12. 679 179 424. Venue 10% Discount. Descuento de 10%.15 yorkshire pride 2Calle Londres. 649 788 887. Free Shot on Arrival. Chupito gratis.16 yorkshire pride 1Calle Gerona 5. 649 788 887. Free Shot on Arrival. Chupito gratis.17 The last StopKaraoke Sports Bar. Calle Gerona. 10% discount off drinks. Descuento de 10% en bebidas.18 The plazaAvenida de Estocolmo. 696 493 685. Free Shot on Arrival. Chupito gratis.19 Golden Doner kebapCalle Emilio Ortuño 6, Local 2 Benidorm, Old Town Benidorm. 607 329 141Free Shot20 Tikki BeachPlaya de Levante. 660 26 1052. 10% off all food. Descuento de 10% en comidas.21 Why not BarAvenida del Mediterraneo 41, 649 788 887. Free Shot on Arrival. 22 Triangle karaoke BarAvenida de Estocolmo 3. 696 493 685. Free Shot on Arrival. 23 Tropical Entertainment BarAvd Doctor Severo Ochoa. 10% off with Vista24 Tiki cityCalle Gerona. Free shot. 25 Bodhran irish barCalle Doctor Orts Llorca. 965 860 093. Free baby Guinness.26 The Spring chickenCalle Londres 5&6. Vista offer 3 for the price of 2 on Bottled Amstel27 Segway ToursBenidorm , Phone : 607333300Vista offer: 5€ discount when you book your segway tour28 Grill HouseAvenida del Mediterráneo 33. 639115299. 10% Discount on all food and drinks.29 El italiano Plaza Triangular 965859533. 20% off bill with Vista Card between 12-7pm. Free glass of cava after 7pm. All offers exclude Menu del Dia30 The magic RoundaboutCalle Ibiza. 696 493 685. Free glass of wine with meal. 31 Rays ii chippy Av. Mediterraneo 58. 10% off plus free dessert. (Excludes specials, minimum spend 7€) 32 Flash HotelAvd Derramador num 2, Benidorm New Town, Alicante, 03503Flash hotel in Benidorm offers a 10% discount off your final bill in the Flash bar with your Vista Card. 33 Stretford End. Calle Londres 966 807 424 /626 270 860. Free bottle of bubbly for groups.34 india GateC/ Gerona nº 2. 636 059 785. 10% off the a la carte menu. 35 margys Bar Calle Mirador Benidorm - 672 563 329 10% OFF DRINKS AND FOOD36 aqualandiaCLOSED
37 Benidorm palaceAvenida Severo Ochoa 13. 673 652 340. 3€ discount when you book with Vista www.vistacostablanca.com. 38 amigo 24Opposite Benidorm Market. 966 831 690. 10% off mini Scooter Hire. 39 klee kafeeCalle Pal 9. 688 654 349. FREE Shot and a night of great entertainment at our SHOW BAR, with some of the best drag acts in Spain and from all over the world. Special Vista Card deals available when you book your party here with us.40 Euroclinica Rincón - Diagnostic Clinic and Dentist. Avenida dr. Severo Ochoa 6. 96 6830849 / 96 586 7801. (24hrs) Free Dental Check up. 41 EuropoundIndoor Market. 664 43 514 Get an extra rate on English Pounds exchange42 Brujula Bike and Scooter Rental – Av Europa No 20, Benidorm 965856327 – 5% Discount43 Bar SilhouetteCalle Amsterdam 4, Benidorm 602 544 747 FREE Shot and 10% off the bar bill44 White HorseAvenida de Estocolmo 7. Free shot. 45 Subway Buy one get one free. Beach Front, Av Alcoy, Benidorm.966 80640046 Subway Buy one get one free Next to Burger King, Rincon, Av Estocolmo2 – 966 83054647 peggy SueAvda de Ruzafa 11, Old Town Benidorm 966 812327 – Free Pink Lemonade48 Jokers Calle Filipinas / Calle Lepanto. 965 862 849. Save 10% on your drinks 49 chaplins Calle Mallorca 7. 965869430. Stag or Hen get a free drink of their choice and a free shot for the group.50 The Big Willy Joke ShopCalle Gerona 23, Next to Tiki City opposite Hotel Marina.51 Terra natura5€ Discount 52 The Sun Calle Lepanto opposite the taxi rank, near Jokers Disco. Vista offer: Free Sun newspaper with 2 meals or breakfasts53 Benidorm crazy Golf Avenida Mediterraneo 54, Save 5€ with a Group of 6+54 curry mileAv Severa Ochoa 38 - 15% off 40€ a la carte menu55 Juke BoxAvenida De Roma 9 - 634 041 767. 10% off food any time. 56 Tattoo landAvd Mediteraneo 66. Bajo 58. Special offers for group bookings. 10% Discount off tattoos above 100 euros. 57 laser medicalAvenida Europa 8 1,c. BenidormAmazing discounts with VISTACall (0034) [email protected] irish connection Celtic football club bar...free themed CD with first round of drinks CALLE IBIZA 9. LOCAL 13/14 NEXT TO THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT RESTAURANT,BENIDORM 0350359 Hotels TVCalle Lepanto 28, Benidorm - Free Airport Transfer with each Hotel Booking. www.hotels.tv [email protected] – 965854673
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[email protected] WItH US anD GET nOTicED FOr AS LITTLE AS 20€/WEEK60 carabyDog Hotel/Boarding Kennels. C.N.332 Km 148, Variante Benidorm, 660 103 003. 50 euros off dog obedience training. 20% discount off doggrooming. 61 movilquickAvenida Almendros 18Old Town Benidorm- 965046000 www.movilquick.netFree case for you mobile when you have it unlocked or 5% discount on all repairs. Opposite vodaphone shop near Feu Vert.NEW Shop INSIDE Carrefour HIPERMARKET Ctra Nueva de Finestrat. Km 5 Finestrat62 John & JosephsCalle Gerona – Free Glass of Wine or beer with main meal63 marco polo ExpedicionesOutdoor Activity and Rental Centre.Avenida Europa, num 5 Levante Area. Next to Cafe de Paris. 0034 965 863 399www.marcopoloexpediciones.es64 monroes carveryAvenida de Europa 11, Playa de Levante, Benidorm, 03503 - Free Cake and CAVA for parties of 10+65 papagayo Beach Bar & Restaurant - Av Armada Espanola 25, Benidorm. Pizza margarita and caña only 6.50€66 pauls DinerCoblanca 6, Avenida Mediterraneo num 58, Rincon De Loix, Benidorm, 03503. Ask staff for your vista card offer67 leonor BeautyAvenida Mediterráneo 66, Coblanca 8, Local 4. OFFER : With your oxygen and vitamin C facial cleanse, receive a free “tired legs” treatment all for only 35€! 68 Talk of the coast - Walk way between Calle Gerona and Avd Mediterraneo. 2 x1 on bottles of Amstel with Vista Card69 Edificio CarabelasTorreyago Holiday Rentals. Calle manila, número 2, Benidorm New Town, Benidorm, 03503965859414 [email protected] 70 Simply DeliciousAvenida Ametlla Del Mar 26,Rincon De Loix,Benidorm, 03503Free Sausage Roll with a tea or coffee71 4 kings10% Discount on Food!
Avenida del Mediterráneo 43,Benidorm New Town. 72 E GO BiciAvda Armada, Poniente966 809 151 Weekend Hire Foldable bike only 30€73 l’OriginaleAvda Doctor Orts Llorca. Benidorm965 858 752 Buy One Get Second Half Price74 cayman levante BeachLimo and Dinner only 39€pp10% off the snack menu 12-7pm75 The castle inn4 Calle Finestrat. Benidorm10% off food bill76/77 Round Town Travel offices in Benidorm, on-line at www.roundtowntravel.com or call (0034) 966 867 294 (English Speaking).Collect your Free VISTA CARD and buy your dis-counted tickets to the parks78 The pitt Calle Gerona (opposite Jumpin Jacks) 3 for the price of 2 Jaeger Bombs 96585161379 Dr White Teeth WhiteningIndoor Market MercaloixBenidorm. The Original Dr White(Indoor Mar-ket) Teeth Whitening 8 To 12 Shades Whiter No Laser No Pain Normally 89euro Now 65euro +Aftercarekit80 24 Hour chemistAvda del Mediterraneo 29. Benidorm 03503 Open every day96 681 260881 picadilly cornerAvda Cuenca/ Calle Gerona. Vista offer: free glass of sangria82 The new BeatlesCalle Murcia 1, 698 391036 - 2 Bottle Amstel 1.50€83 Sawasdeeka Thai massage Av Castellon - Save 10% off Massage84 Barnies BarC/ Almeria 23 -10% off main meals - 965 852 29685 The new ibroxCalle Lepanto 9 (was TheVillage Pub) vista offer: buy two get one free on Jaeger bombs86 isla cristinaCalle Gerona (opposite India Gate) - 965069430Bottle of wine with a meal for 2 (excluding menu del
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BEniDORm - OlD TOWn01 Bodegon aurrera2 Santo Dominigo St, Old Town Benidorm, 10% off 61813187302 la Taperia10% off. 10 Santo Doming Street, Alicante, Benidorm 618131873 03 El italianoBuy one meal get 2nd half price all day until 8pm (excluding other meal offers) Plaza Triangular, Plaza Hispanidad 3 Benidorm Tel: 965 859 53304 la cava aragonesaFree bottle of CAVA with a Combo 4 Tapas / La Tabla. Plaza de la Constitucion 2, Calle Martínez Oriola, Old Town . Benidorm, 96680120605 klee kaffe Show Bar Free Shot on Arrival. Calle Pal 9, Old Town Benidorm 68865434906 pizzeria avanti 3Travasia San Miguel, Coles Street Corner, Old Town Benidorm, 15% off the bill between 13.00 13.30 / 19.30-20.30. 61813187307 la Braseria 10 Santo Domingo St,Old Town Benidorm, Benidorm,10% off. 61813187308 Sidreria aurreraSanto Dominigo St, Old Town Benidorm,10% off. 61813187310 Pintoxs Aurrera Santo Dominigo St, Old Town Benidorm, 10% off 61813187309 Golden Doner kebapC/ Emilio Ortuno 6. Benidorm 607 32 91 41 10% Vista Discount . 10% Descuento10 Toy planet Benidorm10% discount off fancy dress costumes. 10% de descuento en disfraces.11 Estetica mJ fusterNatural health center. Calle Gerona,Centro comercial,La Noria ,planta 2,local 14. 965 868 128. 10% Discount on DRELIMPUR. 10% de desuento en el tratamiento DRELIMPUR.12 peggy SueAvda de Ruzafa 11, Old Town Benidorm 966 812327 – Free Pink Lemonade
13 Reparaciones de Relojes WatchRepairs Calle Dr Perez Llorea,Edif .Enbenada Local 14. 96585592414 pig n WhistleCalle Pal 5 Old Town (opposite the Rich Bitch Show Bar) 15 isla cristinaEdificio Cire, Local 8, Calle Girona, 316 Spec Savers - C/ Gambo 2, Old Town Benidorm 965 859 577 - specsavers.es 30% discount17 keyhole BarLa gavina 20 , Benidorm 03501 Friendly atmosphere,home cooked food,free bottle of wine with two steak meals18 Tabernita del SurCalle Santo Domingo 6. Esq Plaza Constitucion. www.grupoaurerra.com vista offer: with any food order get 1 litre Rebujito 1/2 price!
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WHaT’S HOT anD WHaT’S nOT TEllS US.
WEEKLy UPDATES OF WHAT THE PEOPLE SAy WHO HAvE BEEN HErE ON HOLIDAy.Have your say. Write to us at: [email protected]
Owners: what’s yOur side Of the stOry?During the next six weeks we hope to have the response from the ownerswith their comments to the reviews made on Tripadvisor.We welcome Restaurant & Bar owners to have their say, so don’t delay e-mail us to: [email protected]
Bar MarianosCalle Gerona 49, BenidorM
“Great breakfasts and burgers”Reviewed November 1, 2013We had a breakfast everyday really good value for money. Burgers and pizza really tasty. Portions ample as well. Have been several times and have never been disappointed.
“Good quality food served 24hrs a day!!”Reviewed November 1, 2013We ate here 3 times during our recent weeks hol. Nothing fancy or pretentious, just good honest food at reasonable prices.Pizzas are delicious & i loved the chicken curry.Can get a bit rowdy at times with stags.
“Priority service if you are Spanish”Reviewed November 1, 2013We called in here on our way back to our hotel as we had passed a few times and it always seemed very busy so thought it must be good. The waiter we had looked like he would rather be anywhere else than there. He served all the spanish customers first before coming to our table, plonking down the paper place mats and asking what we wanted. As we didnt have any menus I ordered a cheeseburger. My partner only wanted a drink so at this the waiter snatched his place mat away rather abruptly and stormed off. Drinks were fine but then again you cant really go wrong with 2 cans of pop!! When my ‘cheeseburger’ came it was actually a cheese toastie!! So not only was he a miserable g*t who it seemed was beneath him to serve the english he also didnt listen to the orders. Would prob give it another chance if we had a different waiter next time.
“Good food at honest prices”Reviewed November 1, 2013Everyone was raving about Mariano’s, and it certainly lived up to its reputation. One to definitely try is the chicken, which comes marinated in a curry-like sauce which is extremely tasty. For those on a tight budget, try the chicken baguette which is also healthy and worth what you pay for it. However, be prepared to sacrifice on surroundings as it’s a little bit grotty.
levis showBoatav. doCtor severo oChoa 7 BenidorM,
“Our experience”Reviewed November 16, 2013What a great show by Levi First class act and performance. Great stand up comedy act well worth a visit my wife and I enjoyed it.However we went for dinner and it was nice what we did not realise and its our error, we thought you had to go for dinner and then the show. we only realised this when we had finished (so much food, we couldn’t finish it).we had to leave restaurant as we couldn’t bring our ordered bottle of wine into the show area. we went outside and the chairs and tables were chained up!!!we were puzzled and so were other diners. It did put a damper on the experience. We decided to enter the show anyway. We had a drink and sat back to see the show. I am glad we did.So, in summary, you don’t have to go for dinner to see show, come on in, no enterance fee!!!!! and drink at a very reasonable cost. That is incredible value to me
“Excellent lunch”Reviewed November 15, 2013Although we were all inclusive at our hotel we like to eat out too and decided to hava a lunch here on the way back to the hotel.There is an extensive menu with something to suit all tastes and pockets. You can dine a la carte and there is also an excellent 11 euro 3 course menu. We decided to have a main meal but could not resist the choice of desserts to follow. Having dined there on previous visits we knew the food to be excellent as were the staff. We definitely recommend it if you want a delicious, filling,well cooked and well presented meal.
“Top class”Reviewed October 3, 2013Beautiful 3 course meal, superb Yorkshire puddings. Followed by a top class cabaret show, Levi and all the artistes are very professional, ruby rocks is hilarious (Britney Spears watch out !!!!) would highly recommend a visit when you are in benidorm.
John & Joseph’s Calle Gerona | playa levante, BenidorM
“Been going here since 1993”Reviewed November 17, 2013I holidayed in Benidorm twice a year as a child and we always ate at John and Joseph´s as it was cheap and cheerful and, if I am being honest, all we could really afford after blowing all our money on a holiday in the first place. I have just been back for the first time in 10 years and went to John and Joseph´s for nostalgia reasons.1 Euro a pint and cheap and cheerful food. Lots of people on here moaning about poor quality ingredients and things being so different to their usual Sunday dinner...here is some news for everyone moaning...you are in Spain, you are not going to get the best roast you have ever had! And for 3 euros what do you expect!If you go to John and Josephs with the hope of getting some cheap decent food you will be very satisfied. If you go expecting silver service and an al a carte menu then you will be left weeping at the bar while you wait for Sticky Vicky to entertain you.
“Cheap and cheerful”Reviewed October 10, 2013if you need somewhere to go for a quick meal or just a drink john and josephs is the place to go,cheap drinks and cheap and cheerful food all served with a smile.
“Friendly Staff”Reviewed October 10, 2013Been coming here for many years.(The Original J&J) Thats what we call it, j j’s. lol.. very friendly people and the food is excellent value for money.....not to be mistaken for the John josephs on the end....that used to be a clothing shop...till these people took it on. and decided to cash in on their neighbours name,and miss-leading people into thinking it All belongs to the same people...Not....John & Joseph’s..is the one right opposite the Ambassador Hotel...Not the one on the end.
ShOpping & StyleHow to dress for travel: Autumn/Winter Casual
With the holidays fast approaching, I’m sure there are plenty of you
out there planning on travelling to see friends and family from Christmas Eve to New year’s Day. And whilst the prospect of visiting relatives and mates that you haven’t seen for a while may be an exciting one, the idea of packing for said trip can be something different all together.As a modern, sartorially-inclined male, editing any form of travel bag can soon turn into a nightmare. A heady combination of wanting to include basic pieces, on trend items and the occasional ‘just in case’ shirt can often leave most guys weeping into their paisley pocket square.Luckily for you guys, that’s where FashionBeans comes in. In reality, men don’t need a lot of options, they just need the right ones. When you begin to understand exactly exactly what these are, packing will become an absolute breeze. Who knows, I may even reveal some of my own personal packing tips to give you that extra
competitive edge.BUSIneSS or PleaSUre?There are two primary reasons for travel in the modern era: business or pleasure. This first article in a two-part series will cover pleasure – or, in other words, travel that is not being done for work. Business will follow next week.With that in mind, let’s begin...
tHe BaGFirst things first: the bag. you’ll want to pick up a medium sized leather holdall that can be used as carry-on.For the purpose of this article, I’m assuming that your time away does not extend past five days, which, with the right choices, a holdall can easily accommodate. Anyone who is telling you to take a suitcase is wrong – they only lead to additional hassle (trains) or increased cost (planes). Go carry-on and your life will be a lot less stressful and a lot more enjoyable.There’s also a certain pleasure to be found in living out of a bag for a few short days.
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don’t delay – BooK todaynumBers are strictly limited
calle mirador,1 Benidorm
christmas menumarGy´s Bar
672 563 329
c/lepanto (was The village pub) Benidorm 966 830 772
Glass of cava on arrival
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1) margy’s prawn cocktail, served with a Brown roll2) piping Hot vegetable
soup, served with a rustic Bread roll
3) teriyaki Beef skewers, served with a sweet chilli
dip~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~cava lemon sorBet
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Bernaise sauce2) Wild mushroom risotto
with Garlic Bread3) succulent norfolk turkey
4) mustard & Honey roasted Gammon
5) aberdeen roast Beef(or choose all three meats)
6) Three Bird roast (turkey, chicken, duck)all served with yorkshire pudding, sausage meat
stuffing, chipolatas in Bacon, Buttered carrots,
sprouts, cauliflower cheese, cabbage, Baby new
potatoes and roasted potatoes cooked in duck fat
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1) Homemade sherry trifle
2) chocolate fudge cake with Baileys cream
3) traditional christmas pudding & Brandy sauce
4) Three flavours of ice cream
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~liqueur coffee of your choice
plus a complimentary bottle of house wine per couple
3 course cHristmas carvery 9.95 €-must Be BooKed in advance-(availaBle every Wednesday in decemBer apart from tHe 25tH.)
3 course cHristmas carveryWitH all tHe trimminGs
Wine, coffee and mince pies
35€ BooK noW
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eUro carS Avda. Acacias 2, 966 873 860.Free tank of fuel with every car sale. cHeaP tYreS Cv70 Calle Urruguay 27. Opposite Masymas. 965 063 062. Free brake check 50% off wiper blades fitted free while you wait.qalI Vet Next to roundabout No. 3 on the Cv70, opposite BP Garage 966 873 658.12% off rabies vaccinations. GaMBrInUS cerVacerIa Cv70 UrB Pinar de Galaita 17, La Nucia 96 687 5725 eco tIenDa De SalUD Av Marina Baixa 39. 03530 La Nucia Alicante. 96 689 59 14, 693 719 300. In front of Hostal Sunami zDenka 10% OFF Nails. Av Coloma 1 – Plaza del Sol,40MaYra InDIan cUISIne C/ Cardenera, 4. La Nucía. 965 873 935. 10% discount a la carte menu.aBDUl reStaUrant - Colama 12, Plaza Del Sol La Nucia Cv70 - vista Card holders get 5% discount off the bill.
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Every Thursday a group of members get together and work on their own specific crafts, Barbara (the group leader) is seen here making jewellery, very professional it looks too! There will not be any meeting in December but in January on the 27th it will be our AGM. In view of the larger numbers who will be present, the AGM is being held in the Auditorium at the Casa de Cultura, Alfaz del Pi. The doors will open at 9.30. Please have your membership of €12 in a sealed envelope with your name and membership number clearly printed on the front. your 2014
membership card is your receipt. This system worked well last year and kept the queue to a minimum. If you are not already a member you are more than welcome to come along to the AGM, new members are always welcome. There are too many groups, activities and sociel events to list here but please take a look at our website www.u3amarinabaixa.com where you will find everything you need to know. If you do not have internet access then please telephone our Secretary, Joan Flint, 96 586 1226/677 721 902 for more information.
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Victoria Garcia Giner is a 2nd year student of La Eliana in La Nucia and will be one of the 20 students who will represent Spain in the phase international of Model Program Parliament European (MEP), the event is to be held in Lithuania, from 30 November to 7 December 2013.Victoria was chosen for her brilliant partic-ipation in a phase national held in Madrid back in March and was the only schoolgirl of the Community of Valencia to pass this phase International. Victoria knew how to partici-pate fully in the political arena and she man-aged to overcome all phases and develop a rich debate and convincing solutions.We wish her very best of luck!
craftS at U3a MarIna BaIXa
Uk tV for free!!! yes its true just buy the latest IPTv set top box from us at vISTA DIGITAL its simple plug and play no big satellite dish required and with over 60 UK Tv Channels available.
enjoy a fabulous indian feast and help raise moneymayra indian cuisine la nucia - 1
Help tHe cHildren of emaus tHis cHristmas BooK your taBle today call us 673652340
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With almost a third of the Season gone and the International Breaks out of the way till next March it was all systems go in the Fantasy League as the Premier League resumed last Weekend with a bang. The 9 games played produced for the Fantasy 30 goals,5 clean sheets,29 yellow cards and 2 red ones. Crystal Palace’s Bolasie and Sunderland’s Wes Brown both went for an early Bath. Who said Black Cats were lucky. referee Kevin Friend was not so friendly in dismissing Black Cat Wes Brown. Kim’s Ginger United continue to dominate the Fantasy with a 17 point advantage at the top over the improving Little Hulton Albion. Eric’s Gluepot Mahou Men & Steve’s Britannia Foods F.C. both moved up 1 place and are in 3rd & 4th place.At the other end of the Table Kim & rachel’s Team El. Nui Baddies are relying heavily on Liverpool’s Luis Suarez to get them out of trouble at the moment he is flying with 52 Fantasy points since his return. The Junior League is being headed by Abby’s Brigade who have a 14 point advantage over rocky’s Mini Spurs.Ben’s Boys are rooted to the bottom spot and are well behind the nearest Team which is Jack’s Bubble Jack 8 F.C. Abby also leads our Golden Boot League which is sponsored by Leonard Knowles Construction. They have potent Strike Force up front with Liverpool’s S.A.S. and Manchester City little Argentinian Sergio Aguero who this Season have amassed a massive 140 Golden Boot points between them. In our Mark Carter Ladies Section Kim’s Ginger United have been at the Summit now for 7 Weeks and have built up a fairly
big advantage over 2nd placed Ann’s Team Golden Girls the distance 69 points.Danielle’s Team Charlie’s Chicos have qualified for a stake on our Cellar Bar Cert tip selected by Ian Charman after notching up a creditable 62 points. Two Teams are heading for our Premier Imports Draw at the end of the Month for a case of sparkling Wine and they are the highest scoring Team which was Johnny’s Big Fat Striker with 67 points and our lowest scoring team Joanna’s Capitol Palace with a miserable minus 6. Manager of the Month for November is being kindly sponsored by Suni at the Hotel Moli in Alfaz who provide a fine array of tasty Indian Dishes (Ask Nick).With 1 Week to go Johnny’s Big Fat Striker are in pole position 14 points infront of Kim’s Ginger United. Gary’s Blue Moon and Britannia Foods F.C. are in contention in 3rd & 4th place. The fastest moving Men’s Team this week is Chris’s real Attempt C.F. who moved up 61 places to No 118 which means he has earned a super Breakfast for 2 at rafters sponsored by Kate. This Weekend the next round of our eagerly awaited K.O.Cup Competition takes place so Good Luck to all the 128 managers taking part. Don’t forget to keep an eye on how your team is performing by visiting our website which is www.alfazffl.com or if you can’t access a computer you can always pop into one of our Bars which display the Tables and results on their Notice Boards in Moraira Tich’s Bar,in Albir Hepburns & The Local and in Alfaz The El. Nui.
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HoroscopeYour weeklyYour amazing personal energy is crying out for exercise of some kind on Monday, so try to indulge it. Even a brisk walk should do
the trick! You need to really listen to people this week, though it may be hard to avoid the temptation to criticize flaws as soon as you spot them. Encourage the people in your life to look at things with fresh eyes and critique their own work - they should learn more that way. The weekend is a time of emotional turmoil for you, though the odds are good that you don’t know exactly what’s going on down deep.
ariesYou don’t back down on Monday, even in the face of overwhelming evidence. You may not take your opinions all that seriously, but
you defend them tenaciously! A new understanding comes your way midweek, and while it might be a bit disruptive, you can accommodate it eventually. Have fun on Thursday and Friday - you deserve a break, and you and your people are all filled with great social energy! Volunteering or community service (however you decide to define that) is perfect for your mood this weekend.
Gemini
Monday is a great day for shopping - within your limits, of course! You are more attuned to quality than usual and might find some
deals. In the middle of the week, you need to reopen lines of communi-cation that have been down for some time. That may start out tricky, but it gets easier. Let your schedule fill up on Thursday and Friday, as it’s better for your mood to keep busy rather than puttering around aimlessly. The weekend brings some heavy emotional business, but you are com-pletely ready for it!
cancerYou feel like a rock star as the week gets going, so live the life! If you want to skip out of responsibilities and do your own thing, you
should. Money problems take you back to reality on Tuesday or Wednes-day, but you should be able to wrap your mind around them without too much trouble. Call on support if you need it. As the week draws to a close, consider a date, even if you’ve been with your partner for decades. Your romantic energy is strong! The weekend is perfect for deep thought - at least one big issue in your life needs serious attention.
leoYour big heart is a major player on Monday, and it might be hard for you to walk by any scene of suffering, however minor it may
be. Rack up some karma! The middle of the week sees you at your most energetic, and it’s a great time to finish up a project or go for a victory of some kind. Don’t expect it to last forever, though - by Thursday or Friday, you should run into some small setback that would discourage anyone else but you. Keep moving forward, and see if you can figure out what’s really going on over the weekend.
virGo
You start the week still fired up from something that happened recently, and might be able to use that energy to get payback of
some kind. Turn on the charm midweek, though - you need to make the most of your connectedness to other people while it lasts. You might be able to land a new friend or romantic partner. Health issues may domi-nate your mind on Thursday and Friday, but they can be dealt with using positive measures and help from friends and family. Try to avoid folks who rub you the wrong way.
taurus
You and your best friends are in perfect sync as the week begins, so it’s a good time to resolve old confusions or make plans for later. Tuesday and Wednesday are almost shockingly slow moving,
and you shouldn’t worry if you don’t make any progress on work or home projects - they really can wait! Your romantic energy is fully en-gaged later in the week, so be sure to make time with your sweetie or go looking for someone new if you’re single. You may feel a little antsy this weekend, but making a few changes should soothe you.
liBraYou can’t help but speak out as the week begins, even if your opinion isn’t the most popular - yet. Keep talking and you should
convince folks. Slow down on Tuesday and Wednesday, as rushing only sets you back farther. If other folks pass you by, you know you’ll do the same to them later on. The legal system is important later in the week, but maybe in a rather unexpected or beneficial way. Every now and then, the system works! Pay attention to your dreams and daydreams this weekend, as they are much clearer than usual.
saGittarius
Monday is just like Mondays are supposed to be - slow, bumbling and best seen as just a bridge between Sunday and Tuesday. Once it’s past, your good energy starts to flow back and you find
it easy to educate yourself on all sorts of new topics. It’s a great time for you to get to know people better. You might make a career move on Thursday or Friday, though it could be so small that others might not see it for what it is. It all ties into your ambitions, which are much more obvious and easily accessed this weekend.
capricornYour imagination is your best guide on Monday, and you should try to avoid censoring yourself or sticking with the plan if a
better opportunity presents itself. Shopping and financial issues at work could be stressful in the middle of the week, and you ought to make sure that you’ve got as much information as you can handle. That brainpower you are so famous for is fully active on Thursday and Friday, so you ought to be able to impress folks with your quick wit. The weekend is a good time to think about your job and career as a whole, and maybe to think about making changes.
aQuariusThere’s a lot going on this week, and if you can get focus on Monday, it might last long enough for you to handle it all. Try to
keep from straying too far. A project you’re working on midweek is more important than it appears, so you should try your best to apply yourself to it totally. Resentment might build up on Thursday or Friday if you let yourself obsess over some debt owed you by a friend or family member. See the big picture! You ought to be able to separate the good from the bad with greater ease this weekend, so get to it!
pisces
You should do whatever you can to resolve disputes in a friendly way on Monday, because it’s all too easy for egos to get wrapped
up so tightly they can’t budge. New information comes in midweek that intrigues you and almost certainly sets you off in a new and exciting direction - make time for it. A challenge comes your way on Thursday or Friday that appears to be daunting but should actually prove to be rather easy to overcome. Your amazing energy this weekend should help you get past anything that has been holding you back.
scorpio
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Hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid
affects 1 in 50 women and 1 in
1000 men in the UK. The thyroid gland produces the hormone thyroxine which controls the body’s metabolic rate. When a person has an underactive thyroid gland, not enough
thyroxine is produced resulting in many
problems, some of them serious.
Symptoms include:Symptoms that
commonly occur
include: tiredness, weight gain, constipation, aches, feeling cold, dry skin, lifeless hair, fluid retention, mental slowing, and depression.Less common symptoms include: a hoarse voice, irregular or heavy menstrual periods in women, infertility, loss of libido, carpal tunnel syndrome and
memory loss or confusion in the elderly.The most common type of hypothyroidism is autoimmune hypothyroidism. This occurs when the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid gland in the same way that they would attack bacteria and viruses. This is more common if you have:
• A family history of hypothyroidism caused by autoimmune thyroiditis.• Down's syndrome. Hypothyroidism develops in 1 in 3 people with Down's syndrome before the age of 25 years. regular blood tests are recommended• Turner's syndrome. Again, regular blood tests are advised.• An enlarged thyroid gland.• A past history of Graves' disease, or thyroiditis following childbirth.• A personal or family history of other autoimmune disorders. For example, vitiligo, pernicious anaemia, Addison's disease, type 1 diabetes, early menopause, coeliac disease, Sjögren's syndrome.
rare causes include:• Iodine deficiency, however this is very rare in the Western world• A side-effect of some medicines. For example, amiodarone and lithium.• Other types of thyroiditis (thyroid inflammation) caused by various rare conditions.• A problem with the pituitary gland that lies just under the brain makes a hormone called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to make thyroxine. If the pituitary does not make TSH, then the thyroid cannot produce sufficient amounts of thyroxine.• Some children are born with an underactive thyroid gland (congenital hypothyroidism).
IF yOU HAvE rISK FACTOrS, SyMPTOMS Or ArE OTHErWISE CONCErNED ABOUT THyrOID PrOBLEMS, SPEAK TO yOUr FAMILy DOCTOr.
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ManChester City: joe hart returns in ChaMpions leaGue tieEngland number one Hart has not played for City since being replaced by Costel Pantilimon for their Premier League game against Norwich on 2 November. But after Pellegrini saw his side thrash Spurs 6-0 last Sunday, Pellegrini said: “Joe Hart will play on Wednesday.”
andre Villas-boas ‘eMbarrassed’ after tottenhaM lose 6-0 to ManChester CitySpurs went into Sunday’s game at the Etihad Stadium with the best defensive record in the Premier League“To lose 6-0 is extremely embarrassing,” said villas-Boas. “We have high expectations for the season and losing to a rival by that scoreline is always difficult“A defeat like this tends to stick more to your career than the good things you achieve.
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Gareth Bale: “There is no rivalry with Cristiano ronaldo”Gareth Bale has insisted there is no rivalry between himself and Cristiano ronaldo at real Madrid and says the Portugal forward is the best player in the world.Since the Welsh star joined the club this summer there has been much speculation with the rivalry between ronaldo and Bale since the his £85m move to real from Tottenham in September which eclipsed ronaldo's £80m switch from Manchester United in 2009."There is no rivalry at all," the Welshman told national
media. We get on very well. He's helped me out a lot on and off the pitch.“We’re enjoying playing together and I think the goals and assists show that we’re playing well together.The pair have both started real's last six matches, scoring 14 goals between them.
"There'S STiLL A LOT mOre TO COme frOm US BOTh ANd hOpefULLy we CAN hAve A SUCCeSSfUL SeASON By
dOiNg ThAT."ronaldo has been in stunning form for club and country this season, scoring 32 goals in 22 games, and most recently was Portugal's match-winner as he scored a hat-trick in a play-off win over Sweden that secured their place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.Both players are on the 23-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or, but Bale believes ronaldo deserves to win the award.
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Chelsea still progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions League despite their 0-1 loss to Basel, because of Schalke's draw with Steaua Bucharest, with the home side winning the game late on thanks to Mohamed Salah's fine finish.And Mourinho admits qualifying is the only plus point his side can take from the match, in which they failed to have a single shot on target."A bad performance, a deserved defeat - but because of other results we qualify mathematically and that is the only positive thing for this night that we qualify for last 16," Mourinho told national media.
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An iconic figure at the Bernabeu, Casillas has endured a humbling fall from grace at club level. Casilas was first dropped to the bench by Jose Mourinho, the Spain international has been unable to recover the number 1 spot from Diego Lopez - with Carlo Ancelotti determined to keep him out of the first team pictureA man, who has won just about every major honour, including the World Cup with Spain, does not want to waste away the rest of his career stuck on the bench.A switch to Manchester City may be in the pipeline, with Joe Hart clearly out of favour at the Etihad Stadium, while Arsenal have been linked with his services in the past but there
would be no short sign of interest across top clubs in EuropeCasillas has made no comment about the issue of his future so far, but has hinted that an exit could happen some people believe the summer of 2014 could see his 24-year relationship with real Madrid come to an end.Guillem Balague told sky sports "Manchester City definitely want Iker Casillas for next season. He's known about it for a while, but they are not the only team that are after Iker Casillas."Casillas is one of several goalkeepers to have been linked with a move to City, with the likes of victor valdes, Julio Cesar and Asmir Begovic among those favoured.
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Manchester United were involved in a mid-air plane scare when their pilot had to abort landing seconds before touching down in Germany, writes David McDonnell in Leverkusen. A plane on the tarmac at Cologne airport forced the pilot to abort landing just 400 metres above the runway and land at the second attempt. Over the intercom, the captain told those on board the Monarch Airbus 321 they could not land because the runway was blocked, but assured them they was no danger. The plane, carrying the Old Trafford giants' squad, manager David Moyes, his coaching staff and club officials, eventually touched down safely at 5.30pm local time - 10 minutes behind schedule.After landing, a tweet from rio Ferdinand made it
clear the United party had been on edge.One member of the United camp on the plane said: “It was quite frightening. We were coming into land when we had to pull up suddenly because it appears there was a plane on the runway. “The captain came om the intercom to apologies for what happened and then we landed safely.” United have flown to Germany to take on Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday. The club lost eight players in the 1958 Munich air disaster, which claimed the lives of 23 people in total. Munich survivor Bill Foulkes, who made 688 appearances for United, passed away this week, aged 81. Ferdinand and his teammates will wear black armbands for the Leverkusen game in a tribute to Foulkes.
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Rio Ferdinand @rioferdy5Landed in germany....just....I´ve only recovered after thatchoppy landing! #TouchedCloth #mufc
