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Local News from Andrew Ede
Free wifi in Puerto
Pollensa
A pilot project for 4G wifi in
coastal areas has been launched
in Puerto Pollensa. The scheme,
operated by IB-Red, covers
the frontline between Llenaire
and the Illa d’Or. Money for it
has come from the European
regional development fund,
and the wifi network is due to
be rolled out across the island.
The Puerto Pollensa network
operates from the transmitter
on top of the Sant Martí peak
in Alcúdia.
ISO certification for
Pollensa beaches
Pollensa has joined other
municipalities in the northern
zone in having obtained
certification under the ISO
international standards for
its beaches. The two relevant
standards are those for
quality management and
environmental management,
and the certification applies
across the municipality, so
Formentor, Cala San Vicente
and smaller coves and beaches
as well as Puerto Pollensa’s
beach.
Formentor hotel best in Spain
The Hotel Formentor regularly
notches up awards and
accolades and so, for the fifth
year running, it is the recipient
of the award for best boutique
hotel in Spain, as given by the
Oscars of the tourism industry,
the World Travel Awards.
Alcudiamar
anniversary
Though the Friends of
Alcúdia originally conceived
the idea for the marina in
Puerto Alcúdia back in 1968,
it wasn’t until 1986 that the
Alcudiamar association was
formally founded. In 1989, it
was granted the concession for
moorings and so 1989 is taken
as the year when Alcudiamar
truly came into being. The 25th
anniversary has, therefore, been
celebrated.
Bust of Roman
emperor to be
auctioned
The bust of Emperor Augustus,
the first emperor of the Roman
Empire, which was discovered
in Alcúdia way back in the
sixteenth century, is to be
put up for auction through
Christie’s. The bust is currently
held by the Archaeological
Museum in Madrid, and
the sale is causing some
controversy, as the Spanish state
has not been given first refusal.
The bust was found in the area
by the Santa Anna oratory by
Pollentia, though the exact date
of its discovery is unknown.
The oratory is now at the centre
of renewed excitement among
archaeologists at the Pollentia
excavations, as latest digs point
strongly to the probability
of a discovery related to the
old Roman port. The sea was
known to have extended some
distance inland compared to
today, but the exact location of
the port and of its great gate
has not been known.
Decision on Pollensa
fishmongers in
September
The old fishmongers building
in the Plaça Major is to be
renovated. But what will it look
like and what will it contain?
The tender process for local
architects will close by the end
of this month and a committee
will meet in September to
decide which is the best project.
The town hall has inferred that
it would like the tourist office
to be incorporated into the
renovated building. Worries
have been expressed that its
new look might not be in
keeping with architecture in
the square.
Capellans’ weekend
parking
Owners of the cottages in Ses
Casetes des Capellans in Playa
de Muro have complained
about the amount of cars that
are parked in the enclave,
especially on Sundays. Muro
town hall has, therefore,
contracted a private security
firm in order to limit the
number of cars which can
park there. Car owners are
also being fined for parking
along the carretera, where
parking is forbidden. It has
been very noticeable that the
level of parking in Sector Two
of Playa de Muro - from the
bridge to Ses Casetes - has risen
dramatically this summer. The
reason why is not clear, though
it is believed it is as a result of
so much positive publicity for
the beach.
¡Hola!
Pedestrianization to
start in November
After all the it’s on-it’s off
arguments over several years,
the pedestrianization scheme
(semi-pedestrianization
scheme) in Puerto Pollensa is
now set to start at the end of
the season. As has been well
signalled, the scheme will cover
the frontline from Llenaire
to the yacht club roundabout
and will allow one-way traffic
coming from Alcúdia.
Son Bauló sewage
project
The regional environment
ministry has put out to public
consideration the plan for a
new waste plant in Son Bauló
that will feature an outlet
three and a half kilometres out
into the bay and at a depth of
25 metres. The ministry has
admitted that there could be a
risk of discharges on beaches
were there to be some failure in
the pumping system. The plan
also includes a budget for the
replenishment of any posidonia
sea grass, which might be
affected.
Posada de Verano to Improvements to
be boarded up
Puerto Alcúdia park
Alcúdia town hall has decided
to board up the abandoned
Posada de Verano hostel by
the La Marina beach because
of its neglected state and use
by vagrants. The hostel was
repossessed because its owners
could not pay outstanding
debts, but the town hall has
been struggling to in fact
find the owners and come to
some resolution regarding
the property. It is possible
that it could be re-developed,
though it is also possible that its
deterioration will be such that
by law the town hall can order
its demolition.
T A L K
The small park near to Bellevue
and next to the canal by the
Viva Sunrise hotel has received
some attention from Alcúdia
town hall. Following a meeting
with assistant mayor Joan
González and the secretarygeneral of the Ciudadanos
de las Illes Balears party,
Francisco Baeza, action has
been taken. The small park has
often suffered from a lack of
maintenance, contributing to
a poor image in this part of
Alcúdia’s main tourism centre.
There are lots of things going
on still, including the annual
walk from Pollensa to the
Llenaire beach on the 15th
August. You can go by horse
and cart, horse, bike or by foot
and if you have the tickets
already, you can enjoy a paella
on the beach. If not, it’s worth
popping along to Roser Vella
about 9.30 to see everyone
start their journey.
The Fiestas don’t show any
sign of stopping, take a look at
the agenda page (4-5). Also,
something new this week. Hunt
the Thimble! Find it, photo it
and post on Facebook. The first
person to do so gets €10.
Hasta luego!
Joanna Greenfield
Editor
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Christmas In July?
Nickie Baylis
How could any of us forget March 22nd
2014…it might well have been December.
After weeks of sunny Saturdays we woke
up to the cold, wind and it was RAINING.
But it didn’t put us off, all 50 of us were still
committed to the Dip In The Sea II. Our
aim was to raise awareness of Breast cancer
by wearing a pink bra, and Ovarian cancer
by wearing green knickers, and by doing
so, raising money to directly help people
that were undergoing treatment for Cancer
and those who needed financial, or emotional
support as a result of this cruel illness. We
had a great time raising a huge amount of
money through sponsorship and raffle ticket
sales, which was followed by Debbie Felstead
shaving her head at Can Balache on April
26thand Rachel running the Pollensa half
marathon.The Nurses at Son Llatzer hospital
didn’t know what to say when their new
equipment was delivered last week. With
your money we have bought 6 wheelchairs,
different types of special cushions and pedals.
We bought board games for the day centre
and we treated the nurses to a superdooper
coffee machine with 160 capsules for different
teas and coffees. Apart from this we have also
donated €4,838 to The Cancer Support Group
Mallorca.After our shopping and donations
we still had €912.15. We took the liberty of
contacting ASPANOB, is a children’s cancer
charity, to see if we could help. They have just
received permission to paint the children’s
Josefina’s Animal
Refuge From Howard Mullen
Josefina’s Animal Refuge, situated just off
the Cami de Llenaire, 2km from Pollensa
Old Town, recently welcomed two English
youngsters who were volunteering over the
summer. Georgina (15) and Lucas (12) are the
children of es-England footballer, Graeme Le
Saux. Every year the family spend the summer
Oncology Department at Son Espases hospital
(at the moment the walls are white) they have
the help of child physiologist who has helped
them to design the decoration and the quote
they have received is €8,000
It has taken us a while to order the equipment
for the hospital, but it is important that you
all see where your money has gone.
THANK YOU.
in the North of Majorca, and Georgina and
Lucas have become volunteers at The Refuge,
two or three days a week during their summer
holidays. What is it that has motivated them
to volunteer? First and foremost, they both
clearly love working with animals. Some of
the jobs are not easy, some are dirty jobs, but
they took it all in their stride.
Each animal has a story, and Georgina and
Lucas have got to know many of them, this is
perhaps a factor in them volunteering.
Of course these stories also raise questions,
“How can anyone just dump a dog in the
street, and stop caring for it? Why would
someone just leave a box of puppies outside
the Refuge? How can anyone not care for and
not feed their own cat?” The questions go on
and on, but the biggest question of all was,
“Why are there not more people supporting
Josefina’s work by offering their time as
volunteers?”
If you would like to volunteer, contact Josefina
at the Refugi D’Animals de Pollenca on 971
532 180. www.refugifina.org
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What’s on this Fortnight?
AUGUST
Thursday
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From 21.00: Via Fora (dramatised guide to the history
of Alcudia). Five scenes performed around the town’s
walls, starting from the Porta des Moll in the market
square. The next Via Fora will be on 31 August.
AUGUST
Saturday
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W.A.R! with Zane Lowe, Sigma / Mak & Pasteman,
Mallorca Rocks Hotel, Magaluf 8.00pm. For tickets
email [email protected]
Pont de la Vila Roja (the gate opposite the bullring).
18.00: Children’s games. Includes a cake-making
contest and snacks for all. Plaça dels Pins.
20.00: Zumba exhibition for all ages. Cala Molins.
T A L K
09.00-14.00: Archery (bows shooting into the
sea). Plaça Cervantes.
09.30: Beach volleyball tournament. Son Bauló
beach.
Pollensa Festival
Mare De Déu D’agost, Can Picafort
Estiu a Muro, Muro
Agost A La Fresca, Alcudia
30th Regatta Almirante
Mallorca Rocks
Conde De Barcelona
AUGUST
Wednesday
20
22.00: Recital by Gabriel Estarellas (guitar). Sant
Domingo cloister. Tickets, 25 and 20 euros.
20.30: Procession through the streets by the
giants and big heads of Esbart de Sant Jordi,
accompanied by the pipers Xeremiers Orats. From
the Cala Molins.
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22.00: Goran Bregovic and the Wedding and
Funeral Band. Sant Domingo cloister. Tickets, 35
and 30 euros.
13.15: Golondrinas service to watch the regatta.
13.30: The first race.
13.15: Golondrinas service to watch the regatta.
16.00-20.00: Speed painting competition.
Paseo Marítimo.
13.30: The first race.
21.00: 30th Anniversary Party.
W.A.R! with Example and DJ Wire, Mallorca Rocks
Hotel, Magaluf 8.00pm. For tickets email
[email protected].
22.00: Pocket Symphonies by Sven Helbig. The
piano Fauré Quartet. Sant Domingo cloister. Tickets,
25 and 20 euros.
AUGUST
20.00: Mass at the parish church plus the Santa
Margalida choir, school of ball de bot folk dance and
pipers and whistlers of Santa Margalida.
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22.00: Iguana Theatre presents “Woyzeck” by George
Büchner. At the Roman theatre.
21.00: “Trempó & Jazz”, performances by the Pere
Dalmau Jazz Trio and Gehache from 21.30. Price is five
euros for the trempó (Mallorcan salad plus bread, wine,
water, melon and ice-cream). Tickets in advance from
bars and other businesses in Cala San Vicente. Takes place
along the C. Temporal.
12.00: Traditional release and swim to catch the ducks
(rubber). Diving from the hotel Mar y Paz.
Saturday
20..00: Mediaeval games and sports, featuring archers,
school of horse-rider and pipers and whistlers. Plaça
Cervantes.
17.00: Children’s swim disco. Foam party, slide and aquatic
castle. Swimwear essential!. At Cala Molins.
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23.00: The fourth colour party. Arco Iris. On the
beach in Puerto Alcúdia
AUGUST
22.00: Sa Riba Folk 2014 - Folk dance with Revetla
d’Algebelí. Passeig de sa Riba.
Thursday
19.00: Can Picafort mediaeval party and procession to Plaça
Cervantes from the hotel Galaixa.
22.30: Flower power party, Canpicafornia. Plaça Cervantes.
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N O R T H
22.30: Party with performances by Krista and Band and
Lorenzo Santa Maria. Cala Molins.
22.00: Miguel Poveda (flamenco singer), Juan Gómez
“Chicuelo” (guitar), Joan Albert Amargós (piano), Paquito
González (percussion). Flamenco and coplas songs. Sant
Domingo cloister. Tickets, 35 and 30 euros.
Friday
T H E
Cala San Vicente Fiestas
AUGUST
AUGUST
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Sunday
17
20.00: Farmers’ folk dance with the group and
school of Aires de la Cala and music by the
Xeremiers Orats pipers. Cala Molins.
22.00: Havaneres songs (Cuban sea songs/
shanties) with Ben Trempats. Cala Molins.
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11.00: Prize-giving.
13.00: Grand boat parade.
AUGUST
Friday
22
Glosada - four glosadors (folk monologuists) battle it
out. Convent cloister.
AUGUST
Mallorca Rocks with Clean Bandit & Ella Eyre,
Mallorca Rocks Hotel, Magaluf 7.30pm. For tickets
email [email protected]
Tuesday
26
13.15: Golondrinas service to watch the regatta.
13.30: The first race.
20.00: Live music in the village area (commercial
port).
09.00: Alpha Pam beach football tournament.
Son Bauló beach.
21.30: Concert by the Alcudia Band of Music. At the
21.15: The festival of the lanterns for the feast
day of Sant Bartomeu. Town hall and streets
nearby.
Sunday
22.00: “To Be Or Not To Be Othello”. Theatrical
spectacular co-produced by the Teatre Principal de
Palma. At the Roman theatre.
23.30: Firework display. At Maressar (or Punta sa Torre)
between the Cala Clara and Cala Molins.
23.59: Pyromusical fireworks display. Beach by the Plaça
Cervantes.
AUGUST
AUGUST
Wednesday
27
19.00: Transhumant. Circus Bover. Plaça dels Pins, Cala San
Vicente.
22.00: Sa Riba Folk 2014 - Performance by
Ximbomba Atòmica. Passeig de sa Riba.
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free island wide delivery
€80 for the whole day
providing handmade frames
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We are currently looking for properties to
rent in 2015. If you want to enjoy a high
level of return on your investment,
please call Julie at Private Villas Pollensa.
When Vuit Ulls (meaning 8
eyes) opened in 2006, it was
with a mission to bring art
to the everyday household.
The focus is on unique design
and high quality handcrafted
techniques.
The multidisciplinary space
in Puerto Pollensa is divided
into an exhibition space
where artists and designers
can showcase their work. The
other part is the atelier where
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Today, his artisanal
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You can find Gelats Valls
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Ask Aunty Marga ...
Dear Aunty Marga,
I’m seeing more cockroaches at the
moment. My wife is useless around
them and I am left having to deal with
them. Do you have any tips?
Resident, Ternelles
I am afraid these horrible little critters love
the warm balmy weather. They also hate it
when the council fumigates the drains, which
is why they are coming out. First of all, set
up a panic room for any scaredy cats of the
house. You need to act quick with a spray or
just catch them with a bowl. It really is all
about prevention. Plug any plugholes, use
sinkhole covers, clear away the dishes every
night and don’t leave food lying around.
Hoover behind the fridge, dishwasher
regularly, they love warm spaces. Also,
don’t keep cardboard boxes, they are a
haven for roaches and their eggs. Puaj!
The Sport
of the North
Because we
love a bit of
romance.
“We lost
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but I took
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Cristiana.”
ahhhh...
Open Water Swim Programme Flex on the Beach
This training programme is from Guillem Ramon, Sports
Director of Flow Fitness and Director of the 5km Travesia Son
Serra de Marina, which was held on 26th July. The training
plan is based on 3 days a week of training (leaving a day of rest
in between). Before you take on the plan, you should be able
to swim 1km non-stop in open water fairly comfortably. You
should have experience in choppy water and are comfortable
sighting and can swim in a fairly straight line.
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7. Glowing coal
8. Two-sided contest
9. Knowledge test
10. Paint layers
11. Sound of moving leaves
13. Looks upon
14. Sailing boats
18. Showers
21. Loud noise
22. Customs
24. Snow shelter
25. Departed
26. Tibetan monk
27. Sister’s daughter
28. Early harp
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5. Kitchen cabinet
6. Police college
12. Illuminated
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count strokes and keep consistent with
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3 X 50m easy/rest 45s between
count strokes and keep consistent with
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100m easy
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4 x 25m apnees/rest 45s between
5 x 100m with hand paddles at
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6 x 100m at 65% effort/rest
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Warm Up
50m easy swim
100m easy swim
150m easy swim
Warm Up Set:
4 x 50m increasing speed with each
50m / 25s rest between
2 x 50m easy, kicking as little as
possible /rest 30s between
4 X 25m medium/hard / rest 10s
between
2x50m easy, kicking as little as
possible /rest 30s between
100m easy
50m easy swim
100m easy swim
150m easy swim
Warm Up Set:
4 x 50m increasing speed with
each 50m / 25s rest between
2 x 50m easy, kicking as little as
possible /rest 30s between
4 X 25m medium/hard / rest
10s between
2x50m easy, kicking as little as
possible /rest 30s between
Main Set
Main Set
Main Set
9 x 100m
First three, rest 30s between
Middle three, rest 20s between
Last three, rest 10s between
2 x 1,500m non-stop
9 x 100m
First three, rest 30s between
Middle three, rest 20s between
Last three, rest 10s between
Warm Down
Warm Down
Warm Down
150m easy swim / rest 30s
100m easy swim / rest 30s
50m easy swim / rest 30s
400m easy
150m easy swim / rest 30s
100m easy swim / rest 30s
50m easy swim / rest 30s
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ACROSS
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We begin this run in Puerto Alcudia at the start of the stretch
of beach by the taxi rank. From here, we run on the sand
alongside the sparkling Mediterranean. The sand starts off
firm and flat by the sea edge but gets finer and harder to run
on further along making for a good workout for the lower
legs. After five kilomentres, we reach a jetty with rocks which
is popular with fishermen. We run along to the end and back
then we leave the beach and cross over a little bridge into
Alcudia. We follow the road parallel to the beach for a few
kilometres before entering an area of pine woodland by the
Ivory Playa Hotel. We run through this shady forest for a short
while before reaching a paved pedestrian walkway at the back
of the beach which takes us all the way back to our start point.
This route is 11kms in total with a combination of sand, road
and earth, not forgetting the lovely sea views.
WE CARE FOR YOUR YACHTS
Swim Training Techniques:
Side Kick: kick on one side with one arm out in front of you in
the water. Keep the extended arm relaxed. Keep head under water
coming up for breath. This drill will make you more comfortable on
your side, encouraging body rotation.
Arm Side Kick: kick on one side with one arm out in front of
you in the water. Bring the other arm forward in a freestyle stroke
to head level. Pull down back to your side. Come up to breathe. This
drill develops front-quadrant arm timing.
Pause Swimming: while kicking on your side, bring the
other arm forward in a freestyle stroke to head level. Pause in that
position while kicking. Pull the other arm to complete the stroke
and roll your body all the way around to the other side (180 degree
turn). Repeat as many times as possible breathing regularly. This
drill encourages body rotation and front-quadrant arm timing.
www.excelmarine.es
Tel. 0034 648 773 006
T A L K
O F
T H E
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N O R T H
Great Advertising
Opportunities start at just €10
per issue
Contact Joanna
685 326 094
[email protected]
Classifieds
WANTED
Retired couple (63 and 61) looking
for house sitting job in March/
April 2015. Can look after any
pets along with our own dog.
Happy to do light maintainence
and gardening. We owned in
P.Pollenca for 14 years. Now want
to spend some of the winter in
Malloca again. Hold NIE numbers
and Spanish bank account.
Character references available.
Not looking for remuneration.
Isolated property not a problem.
Contact Bobbie Turner
+441754763710, +447801836422 or
[email protected]
Job Wanted. Available for
housework, cleaning, laundry,
ironing, looking after elderly or
children. Live in or out. French/
Spanish and some English.
Contact Penda 632 684 032.
Volunteers wanted for the Allen
Graham Charity Shop in Puerto
Pollensa. Call 638 941 796
Collector seeks rare coins,
banknotes, medals, stamps,
autographs, small antique
collectables, silver items,
jewelry etc. Best prices, cash
and confidentiality guaranteed.
Andrew tel: 640509761 email:
[email protected]
Male Ballroom Dancers
urgently needed. We already
have lots of women dancers.
Great fun, exercise and meet
new people. Contact studio@
englishradiopollensa.com
SITUATIONS VACANT
Reputable holiday rentals
company, with 3 offices on the
island is looking for a reservations
manager to work in the Pollensa
office. English, German and
Spanish required, as well as
previous experience in the holiday
rentals industry. Please send us
your CV to info@balearic-villas.
com
Sales person required for real
estate office in Pollença old town.
Must be able to speak fluent
Spanish, English and German
if possible and have knowledge
of the area with a clean driving
license. E-mail us at talia@
orchid-properties.com contact
number 971 53 45 85
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Apartment in Pinaret, PP.
Light and airy one bedroom
in excellent condition with
h/c air conditioning. Minutes
from beach.Fully furnished.
Direct from owner, no agents
commission. 115,000€. Call
619170794 or email rycrymble@
yahoo.co.uk.
Pollensa Finca for sale
conveniently located between the
Port of Pollensa and Pollensa in
Font Xica - one acre grounds, 3
bedrooms, central heating,double
glazing,high speed broadband,
495,000 euros - phone 971 534037
or 602542213
TO LET
Studio apartment for rent in
centre of Pollensa, 2 mins from
Plaza Mayor, ideal for couples
with or without baby. Available
on weekly basis €200-250 p/w.
[email protected]
Beautiful 2 bed casa antigua 100m
from Pollensa Square. Available
now and long lets from October.
[email protected]
Ground floor flat in Pto. Alcudia
with pool and parking.300 m.
from the beach. two bedrooms
and one bathroom. 450€ for
monthly. Please phone 971 86 49
10 or 638 16 45 22.
BOATS FOR SALE
Motor Cruiser - Amerglass 32ft.
Built 1973, 2 x 72hp Perkins diesel
engines. Sleeps 5, moored Puerto
Pollensa - 10,900€ Tel: 971 539471
Jaguar 21 sailing yacht, built 1989,
very pretty with drop keel, selffurling headsail, lazyjacks, and
good performance. 4 berths, small
galley and porta-potti. Many
replacements since 2007, Tohatsu
engine new in 2009, carefully
maintained and complete with
free mooring, road trailer and
inflatable dinghy. Afloat in Puerto
Pollensa. Photos available. €7500
ono. [email protected]
or UK mobile 07802 407203
SeaRay 230 Bowrider FOR
SALE - Jo Jo II 260 HP Mercruise
Engine, 1998, in Puerto Pollenca.
Dingy Zodiac 3.2m plus Honda
2.3 hp available negotiable. Offers
€12,000 Phone +44 7740 768 584
CARS FOR SALE
Seat Exeo Style 4door saloon,
2011. 1.8l petrol modeno alloys
Pirelli tyres, 19000km. €12,000.
971864754
Jeep Wrangler 4.0 L, Sahara
edition, Automatic, Gasoline,
91,229 Km, 1997, Black ext, Green
and beige interiors, ITV passed
until July 2014, Black hard top and
beige soft top. Tow hook. €8,000.
Transfer costs to be charged to
buyer. T:607798923
Hyundai Atos 1.1 2 previous
owners, Spanish registered,
28,000km, very good condition,
offers around €1,500. Call
+44 7969 236 431 or at D3, Las
Golondrinas, Gotmar.
FOR SALE
Quinny Babycar with bed, chair &
Maxicosy like new €195 Prenatal
babycar like new €125 T. 609747102
Leaving the island in September.
Various household items for sale.
Tel 971 864 754
iPhone 5c, blue, unblocked to take
any sim. Very lightly used, still
with protective film on screen.
€400 , call Debbie 669 187 849
Carrera Vulcan mountain bike.
18” 7005 alum frame. XCM front
shocks. Disc brakes. SRAM SX4
derailliers and shifters. 26” wheels
with QR hubs. VGC. 215€. Tel
697427069.
LOTUS POOL SERVICES
We can maintain your pool and
property all year round
Contact Charles. (0034) 676 256795 )
[email protected]
www.mallorcasparerooms.com
Jaume Vives Palau
AXA Agent
Black steel wood burner fire.
Glass door, lift lid/hotplate. C/
with elbow & 3 chimney pipe
sections. €175. 637250542
Insurance for Car, Household, Life, Boat,
Investment, Civil Liability, Accident, Health ...
C/ Tito Cittadini, 7
C/ Vicente Buades, 29
07460 Pollensa
07470 Puerto de Pollensa
Tel & Fax: 971.53.32.14
Tel & Fax : 971 86.53.47
[email protected]
British Whitworth Spanners.
3/16th to 7/8th. 30 pieces plus
other odds & ends. €40. 637250542
Lever ratchet hand winch. Rated
2000kg, double hook. €50.
637250542
Open Every Day 9am-midnight
Builders tripod mounted, twin
500w, extension light. €25.
637250542
Full Menu • Snacks • Daily Specials
Sunday Carvery: choice of Roast Beef or
Pork, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, fresh
vegetables, stuffing and gravy.
Served 1-5pm.
Electric heater, stove shape with
living flame effect fire - 50€
buyer collects Tel: 971 539471
ALL PREMIERSHIP & LIVE SPORTS SHOWN
Avda D’Italia, 2, Port d’Alcudia
Tel: 600 670 197
Rocking chair - cloth cover 25€,
buyer collects. Tel: 971 539471
Portable gas fire, gas bottle
included 60€, buyer collects tel:
971 539471
Santa Cruz Bullitt MTB. Full
suspension. Hope hydraulic disc
brakes. Hope rims and hubs.
Maxxis 2.35 tyres. Shimano Deore
XTR gears. Marzocchi Bomber jnr
forks. Race-face crank, stem and
bars. 495€. Tel 697427069
LG flat screen TV, 2 yrs old little use
in black. 37 inch. €210. (cost over
€500). +44 7779 265071/622446277
Crystal Clear
Professional Window & Sign
Cleaning Service
Call 683 582 567
Sunday Worship, Holy Communion 9am
All are welcome to our Services and to
receive Communion.
Mike Edwards
Satellite Engineer
Commercial or Domestic
over 20 years experience
Alcudia
Tel. 971 891 441
Mob. 682 148 272
Made to Measure Soft
Furnishings, Curtains, Cushions,
Awnings, Bedcovers.
Free Estimates
C Mare Perla 4, Local B
Puerto Alcudia
T: 971 547 878, M: 607 623 845
NEW:
TGIF on the first Friday of the month
10.30am-12.30pm
Come and enjoy Fellowship, homemade
cakes and freshly made coffee.
Donations only.
We are on the main street
coming up from the Port,
first right past the Eroski Supermarket
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Game of Padel
Anyone?
Is it tennis, is it squash? And what are those
swingball bats doing on the court? Yep, it’s
padel, the sporting phenomenon taking Spain
by storm, and one of the fastest growing
sports in the world.
Played in a glass enclosure (like in squash)
on a court with a net (like in tennis) players
knock a ball (like a tennis ball only with less
pressure) to each other. They play in singles
but doubles is more common. The serve is kept
underarm and it’s ok if the ball rebounds off
the glass barriers, as long as it hits the ground
first. The only lines are the serve box, the glass
walls are the perimeters of the court.
It takes some getting used to. If your
opponent smashes the ball, instead of running
back to return (as you would in tennis) you
run towards
the net to
receive the ball
from the back
wall. Tactically
speaking,
top spin is
unwelcome
in padel, it’s
Padel in action
at the Sports
more about back spin and it’s mid-court serve
Centre in
and volley. One player commented “it’s a
Puerto Alcudia
fast-paced game but not as physically intense
Padel Rackets
as squash. Tactically it’s unique and instantly
Useful websites:
addictive.”
www.padelindoorinca.centroreservas-server.com
If you fancy it, pop along to DUVA, Puerto
www.piscinamunicipalalcudia.com
www.duva-pollensa.com
Pollensa, Las Palmeras or the Sports Centre in
www.padellaspalmeras.com
Puerto Alcudia or at Indoor Padel Inca centre.
The Mallorquinista’s BIG Walk:
Update
It all started one night in 1974. A group of friends were
together in Tolo’s Bar Guell, in Palma. Six-year-old Rita, Tolo’s
daughter was running between tables, refreshing the friends
with a siphon bottle. Suddenly the girl stumbled and fell on
top of the bottle, which exploded on her chest. Everybody
feared the worst, but miraculously, the girl was unharmed.
With that a client called out “It’s a miracle; we have to give
thanks to the Virgin of Lluc and go on a pilgrimage to praise
her!” The next morning 30 friends got together to start
walking the 48km from Bar Güell to the monastery of Lluc.
Only 6 reached the sacred destination. The group decided
to walk the path every year. At first only the small group of
friends participated each year. Since 1980, when the official
Group Güell was formed, the annual Güell a Lluc a Peu has
grown year on year.
Charles told TOTN: “It was an astonishing and uplifting
experience. Around 19,000 people registered for the walk and 5,000
made it to Lluc. I walked all the way with Mike and we finished the
48km in just under 10 hours which was a very respectable time.
We walked 38km along country roads and then the final steep
ascent from Caimari to Llluc was via the Pilgrims Path. This was
the toughest part, having walked for 8 hours and then faced with
the ascent but we achieved it. We both love music so along the
way we discussed bass players from many rock bands to keep our
minds active and avoid hallucinations! The organization was superb
- the country roads were closed off, there was a huge police and
ambulance presence. Regular water and fruit supplies were available
as we passed through Marratxi, Santa Maria, Binnisalem, Consell,
Llosetta, Biniamar. Selva and Caimari. There were treatment tents for
blisters and Selva (the final staging post for the ascent) resembled a
refugee camp with people lying all over the road receiving treatment.
My inspiration for the walk was Sgt Rick Clement a good friend who
lost his legs in an explosion in Afghanistan.”
Charles has raised nearly €900 for Help for Heroes.
Contributions can still be made via www.justgiving.com/
Charles-Nutter or in cash at Euromart in Puerto Pollensa.