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Regulars 4 Before we start 5 Did you know... & Dutch Corner 6 News in brief 8 German Corner 16 City Maps 31 Classifieds, Weekly markets & Rastros
inVLC Talks 7 Monthly essentials 12 Inland Spain 21 Random reviews 25 Valencia's Chinatown
Health, Food & Drink 14 Recipes 23 Cocktails
Features 10 My town 18 Gin Tonics in the Bakery 19 Valencia in the Springtime 20 Getaways 22 Fabulous Fifties 24 Ringing Cedars of Russia 28 Expat business 30 A place called home
Language learning 26 Learn English with the British Council 27 Language exchanges
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Before we start
As full of spirit as the month of May
Welcome to May's colourful and feature packed edition of inVLC featuring the best the community has to offer with reviews, articles and information.
You will also find some Random Reviews, our regular News and Monthly Essentials pages, Recipes, Cocktails and many interesting articles.
This month we present some new contributors to our German Corner. After receiving such positive feedback from our Dutch Corner thanks to Louise van den Berg, we decided to expand the idea to include our German speaking neighbours as well. So please, welcome M.C. and Eric Chlench who are kindly giving their time and energies to inVLC. We may be British ourselves, but we hope that by having content in multiple languages will help to welcome and build an international expat community that will help many nationalities come together here in Valencia.
One of the inVLC team will be jetting off to visit family in Canada later this month, so To win: expect to read a report from Canada in next The above picture was taken in a town in the month's issue. Bon Voyage. community; simply tell us where. Email or text your answer to: If you have a Facebook account, don't forget invlceditor@gmail.com - 622 055 534 to check the inVLC page regularly for more up First correct answer we receive wins. to date event information and general chat. We try hard to keep all our online content El Limonero relevant and interesting to our readers, so do Av. Jaume I, 34. 46192. Montserrat. not fear that you will be inundated with spam Tel: 627 764 527 or irrelevant information. All the very best for May. Before reading on, why not give our competition a go: Lisa & Paul
Competition Our competition this month is very kindly sponsored by El Limonero. The prize is a meal for two from their Menu del Dia or Menu del Noche.
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Did you know
that in May...
1904 Salvador Dali who became a very prominent Spanish surrealist painter was born on the 11th of the month in Figueres, close to the French Border. His father was a Lawyer and Notary and his mother was very strict and the one who encouraged her son’s artistic endeavours. They had a daughter and another son who died nine months before Dali was born and was told at the age of five by his parents that he was his brothers’ reincarnation, a concept which he came to believe and would include images of him in his works. He said of his brother that they resembled each other like two drops of water, but had different reflections: you can see this in most of his paintings. 1961 Alan Shephard became the first American astronaut to journey into space, only 23 days after Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space. His flight lasted only 15 minutes and he splashed down in the ocean 65 km from Bermuda, the following day President Kennedy awarded him the Distinguished Service Medal. He spent many years working with NASA on training, development and mission planning and in 1969 he went back to full flight status and made his second space journey on board Apollo in 1971.
1965 The first UK Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise opened in Preston Lancashire, by Colonel Sanders himself. There are now over 800 restaurants in the UK and Ireland employing more than 8,000 people. The original shop in Preston is still on the same site and going strong but has been updated a couple of times since 1965. 1981 Reggae singer Bob Marley died, he had been very ill with cancer and was only 36 years old. He was buried in a chapel near his birthplace in Saint Ann Parish in Jamaica with one of his favourite guitars. Marley’s music was heavily influenced by the social issues of his homeland and some of his best known hits include” I Shot the Sheriff “, “No Woman, No Cry” and “Redemption Song”. 2007 Madeleine McCann disappeared whilst on holiday with her parents and twin siblings in the Algarve, she went missing from the apartment in Praia Da Luz only days before her fourth birthday and has still not been found. There have been reported sightings of Madeleine both in Portugal and elsewhere in the world, but none have produced any firm leads.
Dutch corner
Louise van den Berg
Nu is het alweer mei en is Nederland een koning(k)rijk(er)!! De Het kan ook zijn dat men het in de costa blanca en de costa del sol temperaturen lopen alweer aardig op na , voor spaanse begrippen, wel een beetje gezien heeft, aan deze kusten zijn er in sommige een lange frisse periode. plaatsen meer buitenlanders dan spanjaarden; een spaanse kennis vertelde me eens verbolgen dat ze in zo'n dorp een naar een slager Alhoewel we hier in de Comunidad Valenciana niet mogen klagen, ging en in het duits werd toegesproken, de slager sprak geen woord vergeleken bij de rest van dit land. Een paar weken geleden was spaans. Het zegt wel wat voor de spaanse tolerante houding dat ik in Ademuz waar het sneeuwde!! en ik een perfect nederlands dit (nog) tot geen grote problemen leidt en de noorderling brengt sprekende spanjaard ontmoette in een bar, hij had jaren geleden in uiteraard het nodige geld in het laatje! Rotterdam gewerkt!. El Rincon de Ademuz is trouwens het tochtje, van ongeveer een uur vanuit Valencia, zeer de moeite waard voor Een tip voor de mensen die het wel leuk vinden naar de stad te degenen die van de natuur houden. komen maar het drukke verkeer een bezwaar vinden: Parkeer de auto bij een metro halte, bijvoorbeeld LLiria of Torrent en neem de metro Helaas zullen vele spanjaarden weer naar het noorden moeten de stad in. Er is altijd wel wat gaande in de stad, vooral in de Jardines trekken in de hoop werk te vinden, vooral voor de jongeren is het de Turia en er is ook een zeer ruime keus aan musea, vaak alleen al moeilijk momenteel. Hopelijk worden ze daar net zo goed ontvangen voor de gebouwen de moeite van een bezoek waard en een welkome als wij uit het noorden hier, de spaanse openheid en hartelijkheid verkoeling als het eenmaal weer heet wordt! verbaast en verblijdt! Excuses voor de typefouten in het vorige artikel ( steeds en vakantie). Het is opvallend hoeveel nederlanders de stad bezoeken, hoewel Tot de volgende maand, doei doei of houdoe! de vluchten vanuit verschillende steden in Nederland hier naar toe zeker zullen helpen.
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News in brief Expat goodbyes bring down Spanish population Spain's population declined in 2012 for the first time in 17 years and the departure of foreigners from the country is partly responsible. Spain’s total registered population fell by 205,788 in the 12 months up to February 1st, new figures from the country’s national statistics institute, the INE reveal. This was the first annual drop in Spain’s population since 1996 and means that Spain’s official population stood at 47,059,533 at the end of the 12 months in question. While the number of native Spaniards grew last year by 10,337, the total number of foreigners living in the country dropped by 3.8%. The number of EU citizens living in Spain on February 1st was also down by almost the same, dropping by 3.7%. Percentages for British citizens were also in line with these figures. During the period in question 14,799 British citizens left, this saw the total number of Brits living in Spain fall 3.7%. Simon Montague Director of Communications for the British Embassy in Madrid, reported that “anecdotally, our consulates do not detect a significant change in the British population. However, because the British residents do not need visas or to register with the Embassy, it is impossible to know the exact trend.” The factors that are affecting the British choice to leave the country include unemployment levels, tax and VAT changes, and the impact of exchange rate on pensions. The cost of living, house prices and property law issues have also played a role.
Protestors say that helmets are not compulsory in many other European countries and that their enforced use will reduce the number of people who use bicycles as their habitual form of transport. This in turn will diminish the use of Valencia City's on-street bike-hire scheme, which mirrors those of many other European cities, including Barcelona. Protestors are also claiming that bike shops will lose profit and that the government is attempting to make cyclists 'liable for their own safety' rather than putting the onus on drivers to be more careful around bikes. The Spanish consul in Boston was dismissed by Spain’s foreign minister. Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo’s decision to dismiss the consul, Pablo Sanchez-Teran, came after the Boston marathon bomb attack. There were no Spanish victims reported, however the consul decided to close the diplomatic office just two hours after the incident, which has been seen by the foreign minister as a ‘breach of duty’. After the bomb blasts during the US city's marathon, the consul shut the office at the usual time, without leaving a phone number to provide information to those Spaniards affected or their families and simply referred all interested parties to nearby hospitals.
In a statement to MARCA TV, Pablo Sanchez-Teran said that the diplomatic office closed at the usual time because ‘It was closing An interesting snapshot of the foreign community in Spain is shown time’. by the latest INE figures. The Romanians are the largest European group, with UK citizens coming second, and Italians third with Smaller cuts in 2013 Spain’s German and French populations both dropping. Figures also showed that the Balearic Islands have the highest percentage of It is "probable" that Spain will have to cut its state budget further this foreigners (20.1%) with Valencia coming second (16.8%). year, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said, as his government struggles to bring down its deficit. But the reduction should be less than that Bike Protest seen in 2012. A protest in Valencia was staged on April 21st involving hundreds of Rajoy reported that there won't be cuts like the ones last year but cyclists demonstrating against a planned new law which will make it that it is probable that some will have to be made. compulsory to wear helmets when riding bikes. Spain is in the midst of a double-dip recession brought on by a debt crisis and the collapse of a housing bubble.
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Monthly essentials
Oktoberfest
Manga Fair
Last few days of Oktoberfest which will run until May 5th in the Plaza In association with Japan Weekend is the Manga Fair which will de Toros. Enjoy themed parties, beer, music and food all with a be held in the Feria Valencia on the 11th and 12th May. The fair German flavour. offers Manga stalls selling merchandise, video game tournaments, karaoke, some Japanese culture and more. Ruzafa Fashion Week Low 30th April until 6th May a Shopping Show in the heart of Valencia's Ruzafa district. Fashion shows and the latest brands at exceptional If live music is your thing then Low, playing on May 14th at La prices. Rambleta is one to put in the diary. Low are an American indie rock group from Duluth, Minnesota, formed in 1993. The music of Low Workers Day is characterized by slow tempos and minimalist arrangements with striking vocal harmonies representing perhaps the group's most May 1st is known as workers day or May Day. In Spain, the May 1 distinctive element. Having seen Low live in Glasgow I can highly celebration started after the end of Franco's dictatorship in 1975; recommend. Book your ticket fast. before that, it had been celebrated during the Spanish Second Republic period (1931–1939), but it was banned afterwards by the Surforama fascist Franco regime. The first time it was celebrated was in 1977, when the Communist Party of Spain was legalized. Since then, it Surforama runs on the 24th and 25th of the month at La Rambleta has become an official holiday that has been traditionally used by offering performances from The 5.6.7.8’s (famous for their trade unions and leftist parties for social and labour vindications. appearance in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill) and a host of other Commonly, specific demonstrations and parades are made in most international bands. big cities. So don’t forget that pretty much everything will be closed on this day. Please note that not all events happening in the region are publicised Mother’s Day with enough advance notice to make the magazine. Therefore, please check our Facebook page regularly for up to the minute event May 5th is Mother’s Day here in Spain so for everyone out there who information. www.facebook.com/invlc has a mum here in Spain, whether she lives here already or is just visiting, it’s the perfect excuse to treat her to a nice lunch or dinner on one of the many terraces popping up around the city and surrounding towns and don’t forget to pick up a bright bouquet of spring flowers to surprise her on the day. Book Fair From the 25th April until 5th May the Jardines Viveros play host to the 48th annual book fair. Since 1969, the Valencia Booksellers Guild has been responsible for organizing the Book Fair in the city. The Valencian booksellers have made it possible to maintain this cultural event, with the cooperation of publishers, distributors, illustrators and various organizations and institutions. International Festival This year’s International Festival starts on 10th May and runs until 9th June giving you plenty of time to enjoy the various produce from around the world. Last year we spent a day at International Festival where we sampled some vine leaves and halloumi from Greece, tikka wraps from India, beer from Germany and a mojito from Cuba. A great way to go globe-hopping without leaving the sunshine of Valencia.
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German Corner
M.C.
Viel Erfolg Valencia! In den letzten Wochen habe ich eine virtuelle Währung kennen gelernt, die das Zeug dazu hat die Welt zu verändern. Ich habe Designerunterwäsche gekauft, hatte den ersten Sonnenbrand des Jahres. Ich habe den bezaubernden Duft der Orangenblüten genossen, war mit noch bezaubernderen Frauen essen, habe neues geschaffen und altes verworfen. Am beeindruckendsten war jedoch zu erleben, wie Valencia sich verändert. Meetings junger Unternehmer, neue Räume für Kooperationen kreativer Geister, online Events, gemeinsame Ideen, Träume und Ziele.
gestalten? Ist es nicht diese Minderheit von Idealisten, die es auf die unterschiedlichsten Arten und Weisen immer schon gab, ohne jemals wirklich Erfolg gehabt zu haben? Ist es nicht lächerlich zu glauben, gegen die Macht von Politik und Wirtschaft aufbrechen zu können um eigene Wege zu gehen? Oder zeigt uns die Geschichte
nicht, dass gerade diese Menschen, wie du und ich, immer wieder dafür sorgen, dass wir nicht still stehen, dass in jedem Moment Neues entsteht, dass unser Leben einfacher wird, oder spannender, Die Stadt zeigt sich im Umbruch. Ganz ohne Interventionen von erfolgreicher, oder einfach lebenswerter? Politik und gesellschaftlichen Kontrollen. Nicht Theorien und Maßnahmen erweisen sich als Schlüssel zum Aufbruch, sondern Welche Wirkungen und Auswirkungen Politik und Wirtschaft in ihrer Menschen, Personen, die Kraft die im Zusammenspiel von bisherigen Form haben, hat sich in beeindruckender Weise gezeigt. Tatendrang und Kreativität steckt. Diese Gruppen von Menschen, die Welche Konsequenzen diese neuen Formen des gemeinsamen nach Veränderung dürsten und neue Wege suchen – gemeinsame Schaffens haben, wird sich zeigen. Die Menschen, ihre Visionen und Wege. Diese Gruppen von Menschen, die sich nicht damit zufrieden Ideen sind da draußen und um uns herum und Valencia bietet ein geben, Spanien als Vorort vor den massiven, goldenen Toren Europas enormes Potential für ihre Entwicklung. Unsere Stadt ist aus zu bezeichnen. vielen Gründen ein idealer Boden um Samen für die Zukunft zu Aber ist es nicht so, dass diese Personen ganz andere pflanzen. Auch, wenn viele das Handtuch werfen und ihr Glück in Voraussetzungen haben, als die anderen? Sind das nicht Träumer, der unbekannten weiten Welt suchen – es tut sich was. Viel Erfolg die auf ihre doch irgendwie niedliche Weise versuchen die Welt allen Valencia! rationellen Gründen zum Trotz nach ihren Vorstellungen zu Ich liebe Politiker auf Wahlplakaten. sie sind tragbar, geräuschlos und wieder einfach zu entfernen.
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German Corner Sonntagnachmittag. Meine Frau und ich fuhren auf den den kleinen Straßen am Meer entlang in Richtung Norden . Eigentlich wollten wir die ¨Mediterranean Surfschool¨ansehen. Über Feldwege, unter Brücken durch, kamen wir nach Port Saplaya. Hier gibt es die riesigen Super- und Baumärkte, aber etwas weiter dann Cafes mit Terrassen und endlich kleine bunte Wohnhäuser an den Kanälen und am Becken des Sportboothafens. Fast wie ein Hauch von Amsterdam. Wie wäre das, hier zu wohnen? Idyllisch, windig und sehr eng...nun ja, wir stiegen wieder aufs Motorrad. In der Surfschule war niemand. Also fuhren wir ein Stück zurück und über die Brücke Richtung Landesinneres, in die Huerta, den Gemüsegarten von Valencia. Hier fanden wir uns in einem Netzwerk von kleinen Straßen und Pfaden. Ich fuhr, wir mussten eigentlich bald wieder nach Hause, noch einen letzten kleinen Umweg. Dort fiel mir ein Gebäude auf.
Eric Chlench
Da stand es. Die Dachtraufe trug ein Ornament neben dem anderen, auf jedem ein kleines Kreuz. Wie die meisten alten Gebäude hier, war es wohl auch aus flachen massiven Lehmziegeln gemauert. Ich wollte es von innen besichtigen aber der Zaun und die Mauern ringsum waren hoch. Außerdem schien es zu der Fabrik nebenan zu gehören. Vielleicht stand es sogar unter Denkmalschutz, man hatte Versucht, mit Baustützen einen Einsturz zu verhindern. Wir umrundeten das ganze Gelände auf Mäuerchen, an Bewässerungskanälen entlang, über Um und -Feldwege. Viel Hundedreck, vielleicht von den Wachhunden der Wächter. Oder von den Vierbeinern der Spaziergänger. Sehr blauer strahlend klarer Himmel im Kontrast zum hellen Braun der Erde. Die wenigen Arbeiter -es war Wochenende- wussten nichts über das alte Haus. Aber wir konnten ihnen beibringen, wie man Schneider ausspricht. "Esneider?" "Schneider. Schschschneider" Es sah arabisch aus, mit offenen hölzernen Fensterläden, . zerbrochenen Fenstern und Wandmalereien. Ich hielt nur kurz Wir wurden aber versichert daß, wenn wir wiederkommen, man uns und schoss ein Foto durch ein Gittertor das die durchbrochene mehr darüber sagen könnte. Grundstücksmauer verschloss. Wer hat hier wohl gewohnt und wer war der Architekt? Am folgenden Wochenende, diesmal mit einem Bekannten als Sozius, versuchte ich, dieses zerfallene Haus wiederzufinden. Nach vergeblichem Suchen hielt ich an und bat einen Mann und eine Frau, vornüber gebeugt und Zwiebeln erntend, um einen Hinweis. Der Mann wusste sofort was ich meinte und erklärte uns den Weg. Nach ein paar Kurven erschien ein Fabrikgebäude, mit einem deutschen Namen beschriftet.
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My town
David C'L. Written by Vanessa Maria Lewis
Turis
It's always lovely to read an English resident's view of their village or town, but to talk to locals who have lived their entire lives there you feel an enormous passion from the heart of the Spanish; plus you also discover things you really haven't seen or would not have come across. This is how I felt when I asked our neighbour about the impressive town of Turis. There's many languages spoken here; a very multi-cultural town including many urbanisations with Spanish, English and French inhabitants.
basic English too. Off the high street are interesting shops, boutiques and family run businesses where you will always find superb personal service including an English Hair Salon run by the lovely Allison.
As well as the proud standing Music School, one thing I always find impressive here in Spain are the sports tracks and Turis is without exception; it is wonderful what is available for children and the Turis is between Alborache and Godelleta. Once again, easy to reach sports enthusiast. We've also a summer Swimming Pool and Racket from the A3 Madrid road and just 20 minutes from the city centre of Ball and Tennis courts. Valencia. It's an incredible town because it has so much to offer, like Dr. Who's Tardis, it's bigger than you think! I've enjoyed digging deep A tradition we love in Turis is that at ten o'clock you'll hear the into Turis for this article, and thank you to David who did not stop announcements from the town's megaphone read out by the reeling off more and more information about his town! He has a LOT Ayuntamiento for local events followed by traditional Spanish music of stories, I think we could fill a book! (known in England as 'Charlies'). The town is very proud of their agriculture, which you can see as you If you want to get your walking boots on, the walk up to the ruin of the enter the town where on the roundabout sits an agricultural machine Castle of Turis is very pleasant. The views are stunning for the keen (originally used in the process of making flour). photographer and our dogs love to go exploring. It's also quite a nice spot for a picnic too. All the wee back roads all take you on different Today the large agricultural businesses sit proudly on the outskirts of interesting adventures whether on foot or by bike and it's a nice day the town on the Montserrat road. out as there's so much natural beauty. We were first made aware of Turis when buying wine at a campsite What is striking about this town are the locals who are so friendly and when first arriving in Spain. Here, the 'Bodega' sells nationally and welcoming. You'll always be greeted with a smile! worldwide, and when buying directly from the Co-operative in Turis you can save money on a scrummy bottle of red for your Sunday COME, PAY US A VISIT! Paella! Directory Turis Plaza is typically Spanish with a water feature and palm trees and the stunning backdrop of the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall). Behind Tisery Perfumeria. 'Bea' - 96 252 7142 this impressive building, is one of two attractive Churches and it is in this Plaza where the Market Days are hosted on Tuesdays and Marpep - 962 526 890 Fridays, which are always loud with laughter! La Font Restaurant - 96 252 7476 www.lafontrestaurant.com Surrounding the Plaza are two floors of shops, boutiques, a haberdashery, cafés including 'Loeli', a bakery, driving school, Eco Shop - 615 300 800 shoe shop, hardware store and the municipal market. The Bakery, 'Pilar' Fishmongers and the Butchers are all open daily. Along the Jose Pepe Crespo - 646 714 574 www.crespoarquitecto.es main high street you will also find many other shops and services including Ana's Kiosk and Tisery Perfumeria who also offer Massage Allison's Hair Studio - 96 212 8115 & Acupuncture. Also, there is 'Marpep', as Tapas bar that is worth particular mention serving the traditional “rabo de cerdo” (pig tails). My Town is a series of articles written by expats living in different La Font Restaurant is very special as I have enjoyed a delicious towns in the Valencian community. If you think that people should Vegetarian birthday meal there (us veggies know this is sometimes know more about your town, it's history, places to eat, things difficult in Spain; but not here!), also the decor and furnishings are of to do etc... and you wish to submit an article, please send your beautiful intricate Spanish craftsmanship. contributions to invlceditor@gmail.com along with a few high resolution (300 dpi) images. Sonia will greet you with a smile at her Eco Shop (and my favourite Tofu to order!) and our kind friend Jose Pepe Crespo offers an architect service opposite the busy games zone. He speaks some Left-hand photograph by Pepe Crespo
Don’t worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older it will avoid you. :: Joey Adams
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Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close knit family in another city. :: George Burns
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Louise van den Berg
Inland Spain
Full of surprises! The spectacular little town of Morella, in the province of Castellon is well worth the approximately 2 hour drive from Valencia. The quickest way to get there is taking the AP7 north and then taking the N232 inland. This is a town easily found as it is perched on a hilltop and can be seen from a great distance.
The town is known for its excellent cheeses, honey and also a local delicacy called Flaon; a delicious cheese filled pastry.
Again we found the locals very friendly, we got talking to a bar-owner who had lived in Dublin for a number of years and was desperate to practice her English! It seems the town does not get too many foreign It's a walled town with the remains of a fortress built and rebuilt tourists, which is surprising; although a little out of the way, I would by Iberians, Romans, Arabs and Christians because of its strategic wholeheartedly recommend it. position approximately 1000m above sea level. The perfectly intact wall is about 2500 meters long and the impressive main gate (called San Miguel) is located between two towers. The reasonably priced 3.50â‚Ź entry gives access to all aspects of the fortress (or castle, as it is billed as such) and there are numerous explanatory plaques, also in English, explaining the history and function of the different parts. Also, just outside the walls you can also see the remains of a medieval aqueduct. As it is built on a rock, parts of the fortress are part cave, part building including an eerie cave which was used as a prison! Only the last 95 steps to the top are an arduous climb but worth the views once you have made it to the top; absolutely spectacular! The town of Morella itself is rather small but has a pretty main street with lots of restaurants, shops and a few hotels.
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Recipes
Marina Lekkerkerker
Tabouleh with tomatoes and figs
I am going to Morocco! To visit Marrakech, to rock climb in the gorges of Taghia and Todra, to hike in between these two, and above all to do lots and lots of tajine eating!! When you read this, I'll just have returned from Morocco – Inshallah - and probably be busy experimenting with new recipes.
Tabouleh The recipe below is my variation of a traditional Middle Eastern tabouleh. This is a couscous salad that should be eaten cold. It's not purely Moorish, but it's definitely is Moreish. Don't worry if you can't get hold of all the spices mentioned and free feel to change some to your own taste. Just make sure you'll get a rich and happy mix. No battles here, but a celebration of different tastes and cultures!
Moros and Cristianos But at the moment of writing, I am still in a happy pre-holiday bliss. I meant to give you another Spanish recipe this month, but Ingredients for 4-6 people you'll understand that's not so easy right now. How about a little combination then? A little Moros y Cristianos battle on the tongue? Spices Followed up with peace in your belly? 3 to 4 teaspoons of crushed coriander seeds As you might know the town of Alcoy in the southern part of the seeds of about 8 - 12 cardamom pods Communitad Valenicia (actually in Alicante province) host one of the one tablespoon of whole cumin seeds or small tablespoon of cumin most famous Moros y Cristianos festivals. The festivities take place powder on April 22-24. Closer to Valencia City, most of the Moros y Cristianos small tablespoon of cinnamon feasts are held in August. The festivals commemorate the battles, one cinnamon stick broken in half combats and fights between Moors (or Muslims) and Christians about 3 teaspoons of ginger powder or about 4cm of fresh ginger cut during the reconquest or Reconquista of Spain (from the 8th through very small the 15th century). about 3 teaspoons of coriander powder a bit of dried chili flakes (nora picante or piri piri) The end of this story is known; the Christians won and thus ended 2 teaspoons of aniseed (or one or two star aniseed) some 800 years of Moorish rule on the Peninsula. During the a few cloves Reconquista many nasty things happened – on both sides. But it is a sniff of nutmeg undeniable that the Moorish reign left Spain a very rich heritage. In anything else you fancy‌ architecture, in science, in language and - of course - in food.
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Other ingredients one big tin of chopped tomatoes medium grain couscous (for measurement: fill the tin of chopped tomatoes you just emptied) 2 onions cut in small bits (preferably one red and one white) use goggles if you easily get teary about six gloves of garlic (or more ...), chopped in really small bits olive oil (quite a few big gulps) a few handfuls of black olives, stoned and cut in slices (or two or three little tins with pre-sliced olives) fresh parsley, mint and coriander important: one or two handfuls of dried figs (also available pressed together in fig 'bread' or pan de higos), cut into small bits. When in season, you could use some fresh ones as well one jar of drained and rinsed chickpeas
Now you can either let the sauce rest for bit and then add the dry couscous or add the couscous straight away. You don't add any other liquid. Make sure you're using a very big pan or dish because the couscous will suck up the sauce and everything kind of triples in volume. Stir and let it be. After a while, let's say half an hour, stir some more and add the olives and the fresh green herbs that you have cut in small bits (you can cut them with a knife on a cutting board or use a pair of scissors). Now, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas and stir some more.
Garnish more chopped fresh green herbs roasted pine nuts or some almonds cut in smaller bits crumbs of Spanish queso fresco, Greek feta or another fresh white cheese maybe some big Spanish capers
Combinations This dish is really good as part of a Mediterranean or Moroccan buffet and works well as a main course with a bit of (green) salad on the side and maybe some (barbecued) fish or meat. It's also very tasty with Merguez sausages, Chorizos and Morcillas (blood sausages). Last but not least, it's delicious served with some humus. You can find a humus recipe in my contribution to last month's InVLC Magazine and on the Cantina Marina blog. Que aproveche!
Preparation Fry all the spices in a generous amount of olive oil on a medium flame. The frying will make the tastes of the spices come out and work together. Add the onion after a minute and fry until soft but not brown. Make sure there is still plenty of olive oil, if not add some more. Add the dried figs (and maybe some fresh ones). Add the garlic for a last minute of frying but make sure the garlic doesn't brown (because that will make everything taste bitter). Add the tinned tomatoes and let everything bubble on a low flame for about 10 minutes.
The tabbouleh will only get better if you leave everything standing for a bit now, maybe even for a whole night. You can leave it in the fridge or in another cold or coldish place. Just make sure you cover it up well. Before serving, give everything a last good stir and don't forget the garnish.
Marina Lekkerkerker For more recipes and stories please visit the blog: www.cantinamarinacatering.blogspot.com
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Gin Tonics in the Bakery Eoghan Ryan
At first glance the new bakery down the street from my flat looks very un-Valencian. This first impression was, of course, influenced by discovering its existence on a holiday, when nothing else was open. But, despite this, it is really just part of a growing trend around the city.
positive step away from M Ochenta or KISS FM.
It is, disappointingly, a franchise and so even though it is shooting for the rustic farmhouse feel, it lacks the cow dung authenticity of the real thing.
This place has the reverse effect. Our Gin Tonic protagonists are local, no doubt, but it is their discomfort with the newness of this environment, which sets them apart.
Valencia these days seems increasingly a city at odds with itself. It is changing under the influence of a floundering economy and a population forced to rethink its way of doing things. The local population is becoming better travelled and more worldly and the continued arrival of immigrants makes the city markedly more cosmopolitan than it was just a few years ago. With these changes for some there is naturally an instinct to cling to the past, the tried and tested, the familiar.
This place will suit young families and professionals whose Sunday doesn’t revolve around a Paella. The food is decent, the coffee good, the staff polite and there is a gentle anonymity which means you can sit and read without feeling that there is a blinking neon, ‘foreigner’ sign over your head.
The older couple who have just arrived in the bakery may illustrate some of this conflict. The red-faced, barrel-chested gentleman sits at the table by the window; his scowl looks like it has not been interrupted by a smile in decades. The woman goes to the counter twice, only to retreat to the table to await service. As she does so she barks at the man. ‘They don’t have Horchata!’ His grunt in reply is unintelligible and she continues as she sits down. ‘Do you want a Gin Tonic?’ I cannot decipher whether his response is in the affirmative or negative but the woman seems to be a native speaker in this particular dialect and so when the young waiter approaches she orders two Gin Tonics. This isn’t the city centre, nor one of the ‘cool’ neighbourhoods but this place is pretty cool for a Sunday morning ‘almuerzo’. Thankfully, it is not so far along the ‘cool’ scale to attract the hipster iPad brigade - mercifully there is no wifi. There are faux pine tables, parquet and counters. The floor to ceiling windows and the glass panels, which separate the kitchen make for a bright warm atmosphere. The bread is at least baked on site, though I suspect that the dough is not prepared here. Either way the gentle aroma of baking is ever-present and lovely. The background music is more whispers than shouts, inoffensive covers of classic songs, not good, but not so bad as to irritate. No, not quite, ‘Sweet Child of Mine’ on the panpipes and it is certainly a
You can spot an outsider in a Valencian eatery quickly. That slight hesitancy, that discomfort with the social norms screams louder than sunburnt skin or socks in sandals.
It would never have occurred to me to order a Gin Tonic in a bakery on a Sunday morning but now as I look over at our grumpy couple the sunlight glistening off the effervescence of their beverage of choice makes me think… Why the hell not!
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Clutch - Earth Rocker Clutch are an American rock band from Germantown, Maryland, formed in 1990. Described as an intoxicating mix of stoner, blues and southern rock charm, Clutch recently released their 10th studio album, Earth Rocker. The dubiously titled Earth Rocker has been described as heavier and faster than their preceding albums. Drummer J.P. Gaster revealed that this ferocity may be attributed to Clutch's recent touring experience with Motorhead and Thin Lizzy. "We realized there was really a lack of just straight up rock and roll records coming out these days. So I think we wanted to make something that was, front to back, a very focused kind of a recording. A very efficient kind of recording. One that had good energy from the very beginning to the end". This is something they certainly achieved. Earth Rocker is a superb heavy rock album from start to finish, only momentarily slowing from break-neck pace for the haunting blues-infused Gone Cold. The album has been subjected to constant listens here and is fast becoming a favourite. Highlights include 'Oh, Isabella', 'Book, Saddle and Go' and 'Mr. Freedom'. Highly recommended.
Record Fair The biannual Record Fair was held in Nuevo Centro over four days, hosting a number of stalls selling cd's, records, memorabilia and even cassettes. The fair has suffered in recent years as international traders who used to be seen there, are fewer and unfortunately, many of the stalls were run by local Record Stores, so if you know the shops locally, there was little new to be found on many of the stalls. However, there were a couple of international stalls that offered a wider range of records and I managed to pick-up a few items; though not as many as I would've liked of course.
Restaurants La Pappardella La Pappardella is a popular Italian restaurant located in the centre of the City on Bordadores, 5. Specialising in Italian pasta dishes and offering a Menu del Dia for 9,50â‚Ź alongside a plentiful a la carte menu. Portions are large enough to settle the hungriest of diners. Our salad was served in a large bowl, perfect for sharing and very tasty. We also had Piadini and a Pasta main course, followed by coffee & dessert. We were both very happy with the quality and prices and will certainly return.
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April and May are great months to be in Valencia as there are many events taking place and the Record Fair was certainly worth a visit. Even when it is clear that the current economy is having it's effect on these kinds of events it is great to see them continue to be hosted. The second Record Fair of the year is usually around October, again in Nuevo Centro and I for one, will definitely be there. Wine festival The annual Wine Festival that was held in the Turia Park next to Alameda hosted many local and national wine manufacturers, food stalls and beer brewers. This years fair was smaller than last year, especially regarding the selection of food available but it still offered a fun afternoon out. We managed to sample several wines, cheeses and beers and found some very nice unexpected surprises. We will be giving this years Wine Festival a full review in March next year to act as an introduction to next year's event.
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Do you remember the 50’s with nostalgia? Maybe if you aren’t old enough you can appreciate the era which came after the austerity of the 40’s and post World War 2 and rationing. At that time clothes were practical; make do and mend. Even furniture in our homes was drab and dark. The UK was very much influenced by the USA, particularly the music and films of that era. It filtered through to Britain in a watered-down version, not everyone could afford the new fashions straight away, but it was a turning point. Films like Rock Around The Clock caused huge reactions in cinemas with people dancing in the aisles, very shortly after, long jackets and suede shoes quickly became the must have look. It must have been fantastic when things began to change and we got colour, textures, chrome and plastic into the homes. In fashion it was the first time young people stopped imitating their elders, inventing their own style separate from their parents evolving wardrobe. Throughout the 50’s the styles changed more than once, women had pleated or pencil skirts with waisted jackets, high heeled shoes and accessories. Men became more casual and comfortable with flannel trousers, coloured shirts and instead of jackets, the cardigan became popular. The younger girls turned to full skirts like the poodle or circle swing with net petticoats, halter necks and strapless dresses often worn with knotted scarves to the side of the neck. The young men had leather jackets, t-shirts and in the late 50’s, denim. All of these, of course, had to come with the accessories like belts, shoes, hairstyles and the attitude.
Even inside the home colours were introduced through the use of plastic and formica. Kitchen units, tables and utensils were covered in bright glossy finishes. Refrigerators, the television and washing machines are among the technology that was brought into the homes of the 50’s. Families started to gain access to cars which till then were only available to the rich and travel became much easier as we started to venture further afield. There are many words that have become iconic of the 50’s – Spam, Tizer, Spangles, Audrey Hepburn, Rock and Roll, Juke Box, Dixon of Dock Green, Watch with Mother, Hula Hoop, Mr Potato Head, Egg flip, Hostess Trolley, Teddy Boys, Bobby socks, Crepe soled shoes, Polka dot; to name just a few. These should bring back memories for those of you who grew up in this fabulous era.
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Moscow Mule & Lemonade
Moscow Mule
Homemade Lemonade
A Moscow Mule is a cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer and lime This simple recipe for homemade lemonade is perfect for summer which was popular during the vodka craze in the United States during picnics and barbecues, if required, simply add a splash of gin for a the 1950s. The name refers to the popular perception of vodka as a more grown-up drink. Russian product. This refreshing blend really has a kick - just like its namesake
A refreshing taste of summer.
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Ice and thin lime wedges (about 4 limes) to serve 300ml vodka 100ml lime juice 750ml bottle ginger beer
Makes 1 litre 100g / 3½ oz of sugar The juice of 4 lemons Mint leaves Ice About 1 litre of sparkling mineral water
Preparation Layer a tall jug or pitcher with ice and lime wedges.
Preparation
Add the vodka and lime juice.
Put the sugar and lemon juice in a jug.
Stir, then top with ginger beer.
Add some ice and top up with the mineral water.
Serve in tumblers or high-ball glasses.
Stir to combine. Top with a mint leaf.
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It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt. :: Mark Twain
Ringing Cedars of Russia Declan Lehane
I have read a lot about spirituality over the years and I thought that I had heard or read about nearly everything under the sun and that I couldn't be surprised by anything anymore. But to my great surprise and delight there seems to always be new things to learn and the old saying still rings true, that wisdom (though I don't think I've quite got that far yet) is to come to the awareness that we know almost nothing. About 6 weeks ago I wasn't expecting anything special when I read an article in the magazine 'Integral' about Anastasia and the ringing cedars of Russia. But I was curious, so I bought a copy of Anastasia in my local bookshop 'La Traca' on C/ Enrique Navarro 5, Benimaclet. It's a lovely bookshop in the barrio and I highly recommend it. The book is in Spanish and after I read it, I started reading it again while I awaited 4 more books to be delivered by post from my order on the Internet (this time in English, as only the first had so far been printed in Spanish). Since then I've ordered the last four of the series (nine in total) but they have been held up in customs but I should have them soon (they have now finally arrived).
days. In that very spot he saw a woman and asked her did she know of the two elderly men. She said that she did and that she was the granddaughter of one of them, that her house was near the "ringing cedar" and that she could take him to it. Her name was Anastasia, a spectacularly beautiful eighteen year old woman and it was then that his adventure started. He stayed with her for 3 days in the Siberian forest and she displayed such astounding knowledge, power and wisdom that it caused him to give up his company, move to Moscow and write a book called Anastasia which has sold millions. He has gone on to write 9 books in total and all have been translated into 20 languages including English, Turkish, and now Spanish (only the first so far, the second is coming out this month). I highly recommend these books. They give a refreshing view on a whole range of subjects. They go from sex, rearing children, growing fruit and veg, making a home, our origins, UFOs and many, many more themes. Although I have only just started reading book six, each book so far has been surprising, delightful, full of profound wisdom and pure goodness. Reading them makes me feel good and since I started reading them I've rented a 50sq metre huerta (plot) in Bicihuerta (I'll write an article about bichuertas another time) with my cousin and started growing vegetables in the way the book explains how to.
In a magazine in Australia called Nexus, a critic has said that all other books are a waste of paper compared to "Anastasia". Personally I wouldn't go that far but it is (they are) an incredible book(s). All the books have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, by word of mouth (they have never used advertising to sell them) and has led to major lifestyle changes in the lives of many of those who have read it. I won't go into too much detail because I don't want to deprive you of You can buy or order the Spanish version in your local shop and the pleasure of discovering these books for yourselves but I'm going it costs about 15â‚Ź. The second should be out in April according to give you a small introduction to whet your appetite. to the publisher, Salix. To get hold of the books in English I bought all nine books on two different web sites. The first I got on Vladimir Megre was a successful entrepreneur in Russia in the early www.ringingcedarsofrussia.com but they only had books two, nineties, soon after the communist regime collapsed. He was based three, four and five with the first cover design but they arrived very in the capital of Siberia, Novosibirsk and one of his ideas was to take quickly without any problems. I ordered book one (in English), six, a boat up the river Obi in the summer (it's frozen over in the winter) seven, eight and two on www.ringingcedars.com with a new cover and do business with the local communities. Everything was going design from America and they were held up in customs. I had to pay well and one day when he was ashore in a small village, he met two twenty percent more to get them released. I now believe that the elderly men. They started talking to him as he was the owner of the best site would be www.ringingcedars.co.uk as there should be no boat and they explained that they knew of what they called "a ringing importation hold ups or charges, although personally I haven't used cedar tree" which needed to be cut down, cut into very small pieces the site. Amazon could also be a possibility. and distributed for people to wear around their necks. These pieces would be of great health and spiritual value to the people. May the power be with you!! Vladimir didn't see many possibilities for profit in the venture of sending 50 of his crew 25 kilometres to cut down the tree, so he turned down the offer and continued on his way. During the following months the experience stuck in his mind so he started investigating the possibilities of making money from the cedars, he discovered that there was great potential in the pine nut oil but he needed to discover the secret of how to produce it, so he returned on the boat a year later in the spring of 1994 to the same spot to investigate it for himself. The captain of the ship let him off alone (he didn't want others to know) near the village and the boat was going to return in 3
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Valencia's Chinatown
Many large western cities have their own China Town and Valencia is no exception. Easily accessible on the Metro, Valencia's China Town is located on the streets close to Bailen metro and Plaza Espana and plays host to an array of great Supermarkets and cheap electronic shops.
inviting of places, it has much to offer including free city parking if you can find a space and also has several Record Stores, Bookshops and Comic Book Stores.
There is a very international flavour to the clientele in China Town that mix with the younger, more opened minded Spanish locals. Chinese, Many of the small supermarkets offer a great selection of Chinese English, American and a host of European languages and accents can foods. Here you can buy almost anything related with Eastern be heard. cooking, from spices, to sauces, prepared dishes, fresh vegetables and some even stock some British favourites, though not much. A word of warning though. If you fancy practicing your Spanish and The great thing about these shops is that they are so incredibly asking for directions, the obvious translation for China Town could be cheap with items often labelled in English. Several larger chain 'Barrio Chino', however Barrio Chino means something very different supermarkets have 'international' sections but they cannot in Spanish and you may well find yourself being given directions to compete on choice, quality and price. Also, several of the markets the city's Red Light District. here stock fresh produce of a high quality. Pak Choi, proper Spring Onions, Mushrooms, Root ginger, Lemon Grass, and a host of other Definitely worth a visit and we go often to stock up on cheap produce vegetables, different peppers and chillies, all sit invitingly on the and to buy the ingredients for our next attempt at cooking a great, shelves next to a good range of vegetarian items. Also, on offer are healthy, tasty dinner. frozen goods, sweets and drinks and a great selection of traditional Chinese Tea's and cooking implements. There really is no need to spend large amounts of money on items like this simply because they are deemed 'international' or 'gourmet' by certain large chain supermarkets. It's incredibly easy to buy all the ingredients you need to make healthy tasty Chinese inspired food that is much better for you, much tastier and cheaper than a take-away. Next to the many supermarkets are many small gadget shops. Here you can purchase items such as mobile phones, sim cards and accessories at much reduced prices. We recently purchased a replacement mobile phone battery that was much cheaper then we imagined it would be. There is also a weekly market on Tuesday that takes over the streets and although China Town doesn't always look the most visually
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Fashion Tribes by Chris Cavey
Activity 1 Match the fashionitems to the right group, goths (G), emos (E), new rave (NR) or hoodies (H)
black clothes
bright clothes
a fringe
dancing all night
tight clothes
dark make-up
sweatshirts
Activity 2 Complete these clothes that are mentioned in the text. 1 u ________ s 2 t ______ s
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New-rave We moved on to a shopping centre where Hannah told me we’d see some ‘new rave’ kids. They were difficult to miss. Looking like an explosion in a paint factory these teenagers were wearing very bright colours – greens and pinks and yellows – and unlike the ‘emos’, the clothes are loose. Hannah tells me that these kids listen to electronic dance music by bands like The Klaxons and go to ‘raves’ – parties where they can dance all night. I like the way they bring a splash of colour to a grey shopping centre but I’m not sure the music is really my kind of thing.
Activity 4
The only sure thing I could say would be that any of the teenagers I’d seen would say that this article was complete rubbish and that I didn’t understand anything about teenage fashions. But then I’m not supposed to understand – I’m too old!
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Activity 3 What other clothes can you add to the list? Write some other clothes in the box.
What ‘tribe’ to you belong to? Write a description of your favourite outfit I like to wear
Answers
Our expedition ended here but as we sat on the bus home, Hannah pointed out members of other teenage groups. The boys at the back of the bus playing annoying music on their mobile phones were ‘hoodies’, named after their hooded sweatshirts. The girl sitting at the front of the bus looked like ‘an indie kid’ said Hannah, but she couldn’t be sure of it without knowing what she was listening to on her ipod.
5 h ____ d s ________ t
Activity 2 1 underpants 2 trousers 3 t-shirt 4 jeans 5 hooded sweatshirt
The goths Goths have been around for been around for quite some time – ‘Gothic’ novels were popular in the eighteenth century but in the last few years it has come back into fashion as a popular ‘look’ for young people. The goths we saw were easy to spot in the park where Hannah pointed them out to me. On one of the sunniest days of the year this small group of teenagers were dressed from head to toe in black. Black hair, black t-shirts, black jeans, black fingernails, black make-up (boys and girls). We didn’t go to talk to them (they didn’t look very friendly, to be honest) but Hannah told me that the goths think of themselves as ‘dark, romantic, mysterious’ and listen to dark, romantic, mysterious music in their dark, mysterious bedrooms.
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Activity 1 black clothes (G) bright clothes (NR) tight clothes (E) a fringe (E) dancing all night (NR) dark make-up (G) sweatshirts (H)
Last week I was in a shopping centre when I saw a teenager who was wearing jeans that were so low at the back that I could see 20cm of his underpants. I thought to myself, ‘He looks ridiculous. Why does he want to do that? Why doesn’t he pull his trousers up?’ Then I realised that the boy was wearing his trousers that way for exactly the same reason that I dyed my hair green when I was a teenager: it’s fashionable. ‘Old’ people like me (I’m 32) aren’t supposed to understand or to think it looks good. This fashion and the other youth fashions I saw in the shopping centre are a language that young people speak that older people can’t learn. But I was interested and I wanted to find out more, so I asked my niece, Hannah, to help me. She’s 15 and she was my guide for my expedition to find out more about teenage fashion.
The ‘emos’ Slightly more difficult to identify than the goths were the ‘emo’ teenagers. They can be recognised by their tight jeans and t-shirts and their haircuts which usually have a long fringe, often covering one or both eyes. Different hair colours are visible. Not the green that I had as a teenager but some pink and blue hair contrasts with the black of the goths. The name ‘emo’, Hannah tells me, comes from ‘emotional rock’, a type of music with heartfelt lyrics sung by bands with names like My Chemical Romance or Jimmy Eat World.
Activity 3 possible answers: shirt, blouse, socks, jacket, coat, hat, gloves, tie, top, vest, shorts, skirt, dress.
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Expat business
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Name: Neil & Dina Cassidy Nationality: Irish Business: Spainsburys
3. What did you have to do to set up your business? The previous owners, Paul & Kirsten, had done all the setting up that was required and handed the business over to us as, more or less, a turn-key operation. They provided all the help and support we needed to settle in before ultimately leaving us to it. 4. How are things going in the current economic climate? The current recessionary business environment is very challenging so at the moment we are pleased that we can just about keep our heads above water. The Spanish regulatory regime also provides some challenges but we manage to conform to all their requirements despite it adding more to the workload than we might like. Despite being a turn-key operation the demands of running Spainsburys! are greater than we expected. The crisis times have provided their fair share of problems but have also seen some new people arriving to expand our customer base and we have also found clientele among the Spanish people who have lived in the UK for a while and came to like some of the brands we sell. This is especially true of the vegetarians who appreciate that we sell Quorn and Linda McCartney products at a really good price.
1. Can you tell us something about yourselves. 5. What are your plans for the future? Neil was a Local Authority Officer and part-time Musician while Dina was working in the hospitality industry and we came to Spain to live To retire ..... again! in July 2006. We decided many years ago that we would retire to a warmer climate and maintained a holiday apartment in Spain for several years prior to retiring. When we finally decided to make the move and live in Spain full-time we felt the necessity for a house rather than an apartment because we had two young children and wanted them to have space to play and for ourselves to more fully enjoy the outdoor lifestyle that the Spanish climate allows. We explored lots of possibilities for setting up our Spanish home but were led to the Valencia region by the greater availability of property that fell within our budget without requiring a complete rebuild. 2. Tell us about your business? Although we were retiring to live in Spain we felt we were young enough to supplement our income by running a business. We didn't rush into things and just kept our eyes open and our ears to the ground. When Spainsburys! became available to buy as a going concern we bought it and took over in July 2011.
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7. Can you tell us about any special offers, events or any further information you want our readers to be aware of? We have a special offer section in the shop in Lliria which is updated weekly and, of course, our online shop at www.spainsburys.com provides full access for remote customers to order online and have their shopping delivered at very reasonable cost or even free of charge (full details on the website).
6. Do you have any advice for people wanting to start their own business? The main advice we would offer to anyone starting a business in this area is to learn Spanish (and Valenciano if you can) and not to expect to be able to thrive based only on ex-pats as clientele unless perhaps you are setting up in a coastal resort with lots of tourist activity.
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A place called home
Vanessa Maria Lewis
Associació Companys Solidaris
I was first made aware of people on the street when I'd just started High School. I say, “first made aware” because growing up us kiddies always heard adults saying “down and outs”, “layabouts” and other unsavoury descriptions, but my first TRUE awareness was Jack.
With this in mind, imagine my delight when I met Jose Luis at one of my Valencian markets. He has organised a home for the homeless, that houses 35 at the moment. These people have suffered injustices and they all have a different story to tell. We all know the vicious circle that if you don't have an address, you don't have work. Victims Bustling off the train at Wimbledon Station with my school buddies, of circumstance; what a tragedy. we always passed Jack sat outside the station with a cap collecting donations from passers-by. He caught my eye because he was so full I was introduced to one of the occupants of the house, he had been of smiles, never glum. He was very polite, said good morning to all walking the streets of Valencia for eight years. Yes, EIGHT YEARS. He the business folk striding importantly past, swinging their expensive was very polite, a very kind face and more to the point, an enormous briefcases and Jack remained in my thoughts all through school. smile. Why was he smiling so, so much? He'd finally found a home “How could such a nice man be rough on the streets?”. thanks to Jose. He said to me the best part of it all, (as there are many things), is having a comfy bed; he's never slept so well! The next morning on our way to school, I stopped and started chatting to Jack as my school mates walked on. Being direct as I was The house also offers professional help and back to work programs. back then, I asked Jack many questions, and he was very pleased to They have become a house of very close friends and they help each talk to me. It was to my horror I discovered he had fought for England other like a family. in the War and that when he returned he'd lost his wife and family. He kept his medals on the inside of his jacket. He described every Jose and the house are always looking out for 2nd hand furniture, one of them and what he had done. I was speechless and I admit I clothes, hygiene products, anything! If they already have items in was trembling. the house, it's then refurbished and put on sale in their shop and this finances the running of the house together with donations. If you've My brainwashed opinion of people on the street changed from that items that might be getting in your way at home, it would be gratefully moment on and I soon made sure that the opinion of my school received here. With many of us doing Spring time clear outs; bear mates changed too. Needless to say, quite soon Jack had enough this organisation in mind. school pack lunches to feed him and all his other friends. (Mum, they didn't like your coleslaw sandwiches either!). I sincerely hope Jack Well done Jose, it was a pleasure meeting you, there should be found happiness. more people like you, the very Best of Luck and I wish you all every happiness. Of course today 25 years on, with the ever increasing crisis, the situation of people on the street is regretfully increasing but I believe Associacio Companys Solidaris shop and Almacen can be found at: the ignorant labelling of “down and outs” has diminished. Our future C/.Bonifacio Ferrer N'20 Derecha 46007 Patraix is unknown, and people can sense the possibility that with the (close to Mercado de Jesus) Valencia. destructive current economic climate; it just might be them one day. Contact numbers: 96 105 0417 or 69 150 9508
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