ibizan 828 a7

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ibizan 828 a7

Can Misses Like a Local, In
and Out in Under 20
Minutes P2
The Matricula Game,
Transferring to Spanish
Plates P12/13
White Island—Gala Screening
& Review P7
“Ibiza is the same as any good
relationship, it changes as you
do, you have to work at it”
Quote from White Island, Page 7
The Ibizan, Thursday 26th May 2016, Issue 828
also online at theibizan.com
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Can Misses Like a Local
How To Do The Hospital Like A
Pro—In and out of an outpatients appointment in under 20
minutes.
Anybody who has not had
cause to visit the new can misses hospital since its inauguration will have a double challenge awaiting them in dealing
with the new hospitals layout,
but also the new outpatient’s
electronic check in process
that has been introduced in the
last few weeks.
Here we give a Giuri’s guide to
dealing with your hospital appointment better than a local—from parking, to check in,
to appointment and departure
in under 20 mins. Is it possible?
Read on.
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“T
hough national stereotypes
are often not helpful, they
do seem to have some merit
in evidence. It does seem that the
Germans do have particular skill in
efficiency and engineering, French
cuisine is renowned worldwide and
we British don’t half know how a
queue should be handled.
Fortunate then that our own queuing
excellence may come in very handy
when combined with the fact few
people would consider Spain to excel
in the field of public administration.
Their own shortcomings in that respect certainly seem evident on a
recent visit to outpatients soon after
they had commenced a new automated check in procedure which seemed
to have left the entire outpatients
unit in a chaotic shambles of confusion amongst the staff and patients
alike.
Though it is often better to do your
best to relax and see the funny side in
such situations, it does seem obvious
that a major mistake had been made
in implementing two systems at once.
Alongside the new automated system
for patients to check in, is a similar
system for patients requiring information and advice. You can probably
see where this is going already. If you
didn’t understand the automatic
check in process, you would not understand the request for information
and assistance process. This inevitably resulted in comical carnage with
corridors bulging with confused people carrying the expressions of lost
souls condemned to wandering in
circles for days on end.
Bless them.
1. Arrival
The new hospital has several basement level car parks. Worth noting
for those attending in right-hand
drive cars, that the ticketing machines
and gates are in the middle of a 30%
incline so make sure your handbrake
is up to it as you’ll need to get out of
your car to fetch your ticket.
2. Check In
This is the machine you are looking
for
From the car parks use the lift or
stairs back to the ground floor and
enter by Entrance D (main picture)
Immediately on your left is the main
information desk, though from its
reputation you may as well ask a duck
billed platypus for advice on changing
your carburettor. Basically you are on
your own and remember that all signs
are in Catalan
As you enter, you will see the overhead directions and you need to turn
right to department B—Outpatients
Proceed along the corridor and turn
right again into department B.
“T
he check in system is actually
incredibly simple and so here
we run you through what it
takes from arrival at the hospital for
those who have not been to the new
building, and through the check in
procedure for those that have not
had cause to go to Can Misses very
recently.
department ground floor reception
area.
Important: even if your appointment
is on another floor you must check in
using the machines in the outpatients
You can change language to English,
but it really is so simple you probably
do not need to
The ticket contains three important pieces of information
The number of the display
monitor you must find on the
floor where your appointment is being held
The room in which you are
being seen
Your personal ID number
This time I was 1 in 100 visits
lucky in that no sooner had I
found my monitor, than my
number came up on the screen.
With an undoubted feeling of
hatred and resentment at my
fluke good fortune burning into
my back from all those others
in the waiting area, I went off to
what was a very quick procedure of Retinographia.
4. Depart
Insert your medical card
The machine will issue you your ticket
as if by magic.
3. Monitor Your
Monitor
Having found your monitor, you
may then need to settle down
with your good book for the
purpose for a very long time as
hospital queues are hospital;
queues and however much you
understand the system there is
nothing you can do to change
that.
A few minutes later, with my
eyeballs freshly photographed
for reasons I am as yet not entirely sure, I was leaving the
hospital.
Car parking is paid at the machines adjacent to the stairs/lift.
You may just be able to make
out from the final photo, that
the speed of my visit resulted in
a parking fee of only 10c. This
photo is submitted in evidence
to any doubting Thomas’ out
there who are sceptical as to
the claimed in and out time.
So from arrival parking ticket
timestamp to parking machine
payment, a total of only
18mins—and that’s including
the time it took me to photograph each step of the way.
I cannot promise you the same
good fortune once you have
logged in, but at least you now
have a fighting chance.
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News
Appeal Against Formentera
North Dock
The High Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands (TSJB) has
admitted there is an administrative appeal brought by the
Consell de Formentera for curbing the transfer from the port
to the commercial quay port of Ibiza.
As reported by the Consell de Formentera, the court has
given the Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB) a maximum of
10 days to make its submissions as to the interim suspension
request made by the institution. The deadline is June 6.
The appeal and the precautionary suspension go against the
tender for the drafting of relocation Formentera maritime
station in the port of Ibiza, whose public contest is underway
Port Authority.
The Consell has also sent a letter to the president of the
Balearic Government, Francina Armengol, to facilitate dialogue in this matter.
The Consell de Formentera recalled that the appeal filed on
May 18, has the support of all political groups and seeks to
"defend the position of the people against changing the quay
in Ibiza".
Santa Eulalia Bike Lanes
Councillor for Urban planning in Santa Eulalia, Mariano Juan,
has presented the Coordinator Mobility Insular d'Eivissa Consell, Gianandrea di Terlizzi , with five projects which are at
different stages of drafting, to expand the cycle paths within
the municipality.
The meeting raised various proposals that Santa Eulalia is
developing to create new paths that will allow the connection of different towns and resorts of the five parishes within
the municipality.
Among the projects presented is a cycle path to connect with
Santa Eulalia with Es Canar and also one that connects the
Siesta urbanization with Santa Eulalia. The later project,
would also allow bringing the route to further to Cala Llonga.
In the areas of Puig d'en Valls and Jesus, both are trying to
get connected with Vila. In the first case, the City is now running a cycle path that reaches the road from Santa Eulalia,
and the Consell must also finalise cycle path access to Jesus,
so that all routes would be connected.
Exclusive cycle paths maybe an option for Vila, with the project looking to connect Raspallar and Blanca Dona through
Camí Vell de Sant Mateu and a possibility, that from Jesus,
the route could coincide with Camí de l'Horta / Camí de sa
Llavanera to area Avenida Vuit de Agost.
Above: The offending handbag, above right: used in
football stadium
Spanish Gag Law
All Cats Are Beautiful or All Coppers Are Bastards?
Madrid woman is fined for carrying a bag showing a
cat’s face and a slogan that police view as a stand-in
for a popular insult
Ed. An interesting report in El Pais this week highlighting a
tough stance on implementing Spain’s ‘gag laws’. I am astonished that wearing a garment with the term All Cops Are
Bastards could be considered illegal, not because of any view
as to whether cops are bastards, just that it would be considered an expression of free speech. But to base a prosecution
on an interpretation of intent in that the slogan on the bag
was carried by the owner to mean something other than the
actual meaning of the sentence, wow, get your head around
that one in terms of staying inside the law.
According to her own version of events, posted on Facebook
and Twitter, Belén Lobeto was returning home on Sunday
San An Street Closures
Stating reasons of “Aiming to boost trade, strengthen the
ease of passage for pedestrians, improving accessibility and
road safety and highlighting important heritage sites” San
Antonio Town Hall has decided to close to traffic streets in
the area around the church and the West End. Some of the
streets are already closed to traffic overnight, but this will
bring forward the exclusion zone to most of the day, excluding a period for deliveries etc to businesses in the mornings.
The closure will occur daily from 1 June to 31 October, between noon and six a.m.
The roads affected are as follows:carrer Ample (del passeig de ses Fonts al c/ de Rosell),
carrer del bisbe Torres (del passeig de ses Fonts al c/ de
Rosell),
carrer d'Antoni Riquer (del c/ Ample al c/ del Progrés)
carrer de Sant Agnès (del c/ del general Balanzat al c/
d'Antoni Riquer),
carrer de Bartolomé Vicente Ramon (del c/ de Sant Antoni
al c/ d'Antoni Riquer),
carrer de Vara de Rey (del c/ de la Mar al c/ del Progrés),
carrer de Sant Antoni (del c/ Progrés al c/ de la Mar)
There will also be a change in the direction of traffic on the
last stretch of Carrer del Bisbe Torres, from the church to
Passeig de ses Fonts, which is now down toward the waterfront.
During the excluded hours the only vehicles allowed access
will be emergency services.
Security At San An Medical
Centre From June 1st
The San Antonio health centre has announced it will have
security within its facility from the 1st June running until the
15th October; the news coinciding with the condemnation of
aggression suffered by staff at the centre this week.
A British man was arrested on Monday night for assaulting
medical staff at San Antonio Medical Centre. He entered the
facility looking for his brother who apparently had been
treated in the street for drug intoxication and was subsequently transferred to Can Misses. Despite being verbally
abusive the man eventually left, however returned more
violent and aggressive, the police were then alerted and it
took 4 Local Policemen and 2 Guardia Civil to detain the man.
The news of a security detail will be greatly appreciated as
staff are becoming increasingly concerned at the behaviour
when two police officers
approached her. An argument ensued over allegations that the slogan was
really a stand-in for “All
Cops Are Bastards.”
The original phrase “All
coppers are bastards” has
been documented since the
1970s, initially used by Skinheads and Football Hooligans in the UK, but picked up
upon by Continental European ‘Ultras’ and Hooligans
where it has gained very widespread use. It is often seen in
football stadiums both as A.C.A.B and with its numerical substitution used by some to avoid recognition by the police,
1.3.1.2.
Belén posted on twitter “The police have just fined me across
from my house (near the Calderón) for carrying this bag.”
As a result, the law enforcement agents presented her with a
fine that she is promising to appeal.
The sanction is based on Article 37 of the new Citizen Safety
Law – popularly referred to as the Gag Law because of its
restrictive nature, particularly when it comes to capturing
images of police officers or holding public protests.
According to the riot officers who fined her, Lobeto participated in “disrespect for a member of law enforcement in the
exercise of his or her duties to protect citizen safety.”
The fine could be anywhere between €100 and €600.
Lobato’s tweet denouncing the incident, which took place
near the Vicente Calderón stadium on the same day that
Barça and Sevilla faced off in the Copa del Rey final, has been
shared over 13,000 times and made the front page of the
online news aggregator Menéame.
In a Facebook post, Lobato explained the incident. “I live
next to the Calderón [stadium] and they’re playing the Copa
del Rey final today. The police on duty must have very little
to do, because as I was calmly walking home, suddenly two
law enforcement officers ran after me to ask for ID and inform me that they were going to fine me for carrying this
bag. I asked for explanations and said I really doubted that I
was calling attention to myself or committing any crime, and
they said to go tell it to the judge. They handed me the notice, which of course I didn’t sign, and I saw that the reason
for the fine is something that is not anywhere on my bag, and
when I told them that what they wrote down is A LIE, and
that I can prove it to a judge, they said to go tell my government delegate about it, and that they were fining me for the
acronym, which is there on the bag. I tried to talk to them
calmly and reason with them, but it was impossible for a
change, and I was forced to keep quiet to prevent them from
they are having to deal with due to alcohol and drug intoxication.
The Department of Health and Health Management Area of
Ibiza and Formentera yesterday issued a statement which
"condemns any aggression, whether verbal or physical, professionals in the public health system".
Proxy Prompt – Last Chance
Eligible British expats must apply for a proxy vote in EU Referendum by Tuesday 7th June
Over 120,000 in Spain have clicked on voter registration
webpage
British expats who have been registered to vote in UK within
the last 15 years have until Tuesday 7th June to apply for a
proxy vote in the EU Referendum.
That is the final deadline for registering to take part in one of
the most historic decisions that the British people will make
for a generation. The deadline for registering for a postal
vote has now passed, but you can still appoint someone you
trust in the UK to vote for you.
Simon Manley, British Ambassador to Spain, said “Although
the deadline for expats to vote by post in the EU referendum
has now passed, you can still register to vote by proxy, as
long as you do so by 7 June. We all know how important the
referendum will be, for us, for our children, and for our country. Whether you think we should leave or remain, I would
encourage those who have not yet registered to vote, and
who are eligible to do so, to avail themselves of this final
opportunity to have their say on 23 June. I am well aware
that expats who have lived overseas for more than 15 years
are ineligible, and I know that many are frustrated about
that. The government will bring forward the Overseas Elector
Bill to abolish this arbitrary time limit, but it must undergo
full Parliamentary scrutiny and debate, so unfortunately it
cannot be passed before the Referendum.”
More than 120,000 people with Spanish IP addresses have
now visited www.gov.uk/register-to-vote since the beginning
of the year. And thanks to the online registration system,
more than 180,000 expats worldwide have so far completed
their registration to vote, nearly double the number for last
year’s General Election, which was itself a record figure.
The process is easy and takes just five minutes. Go to
www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or search for ‘UK register to
vote’ on www.gov.uk. You need only your National Insurance
number and passport. If you did vote in the general election
last year, don’t assume you are still on the electoral roll: just
as in the UK, you must renew your registration every year.
You have until 7 June to go online and make sure you can
have your say.
slapping me with a bigger fine. I also told them that there are
lots of more important things to deal with. What a fucking
disgrace of a country. Yes, ALL CATS ARE BEAUTIFUL. And
whoever says otherwise is lying.”
The government delegation in Madrid will now have to decide whether the sanction was justified or not. Lobeto will
have the right to appeal before a judicial authority, said police sources. A similar incident involving the ACAB acronym
was reported in Alicante in 2015, and a year earlier two German courts handed down convictions against individuals who
displayed “ACAB” and the numbers 1312.
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Review & New
Relish Restaurant
Making A Poolside
Splash
Afternoons in the bay just got better as Cala de
Bou’s ‘food with a view’ favourite Relish Restaurant
open their pool bar this coming Wednesday June
1st.
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With the opening day bonus of free menu tasters and
special drink and cocktail offers between 12 noon and
6pm, their bound to be happy punters can take a plunge
in the pool, bask on the beds or even shuffle in their sandals with the poolside vibe provided by on hand DJ Matt
Handy.
Don’t panic if you can’t make the opening, as the pool
bar and special poolside menu is available daily from
12noon until 6pm. In the evening the restaurant moves
over to its much loved a la carte menu where prime seated patrons (hint: it’s good to book) can enjoy frontline
views out across the bay to San Antonio and the bright
lights of the sunset strip.
All this is quite enough to justify their trip advisor certificate of excellence held for the last 4 years, but just to
seal the deal, they continue to offer the Sunday taste of
home in a full, and really rather special, traditional British roast dinner.
http://www.relishrestaurantibiza.com/
Buﬀalo Boys
Carly S
This Friday I caught most of a live acoustic set from San An's
newest acoustic guitar duo 'The Buffaloes'. This male duo got
my feet tapping, hands clapping and voice singing along as
they performed covers of a whole host of songs from George
Ezra to Johnny Cash topping by Oasis and The Beatles on the
way. Dave's husky tones suited the modern pop and old rock
beautifully whilst Martin lent a great country twang to Cash
and co. They harmonised well together and complimented
each other nicely to provide an evening of laid back easy
listening with some up-tempo classics thrown in to get us
wriggling. They're playing at various venues in the bay 5
nights a week, so catch them if you can!
Love Food Ibiza
Claire B
We wrote about Love Food Ibiza a few months ago and the 6
TV Shows put out on YouTube. If you love food and love Ibiza,
then these cooking programmes from Love Food Ibiza will
tempt you into the kitchen. Tess Prince’s ‘Love Food Ibiza’
launched in the Spring of 2015 - a brand new website for the
white isle where Tess shares her passion for food and music
with seasonal recipes, reviews on great places to eat, healthy
eating guidelines, information about island produce, interviews with Ibiza’s leading chefs, cool island artisans, superstar
DJs and brilliantly creative mixologists.
The Love Food Ibiza Cooking Show is a 6 episode Web series
that’s a love letter to Ibiza, its people and its food. Presented
by Tess, and produced by Lucky Life (a well-established media
company based on the island), and featuring her inimitable
cooking. Each episode delves into a different side of Ibiza and
all are online now:
• Learning the secret ingredients of Ibiza’s finest paella from
El Carmen’s Head Chef
• Cooking one of the world’s biggest ever burgers at Balafia
to see if superstar DJ Eats Everything can actually eat everything
• Sailing to Formentera on an ecological catamaran whilst
making a raw food solar powered lunch
• Exploring the Salinas salt flats and then making salt baked
seabass for the Mambo Brothers at their father’s Villa Mercedes restaurant
• The powers of incredible organic Acai
• Superfood cocktail and tapas at Pikes.
All the episodes are available through YouTube on the Love
Food Ibiza Channel:
http://bit.ly/1nNIUoB https://www.youtube.com/channel/
UCO0nPMH_UTzfu7piMnwG0XQ/videos
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Food & Drink
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Shebizan
Hola Zipsters. I’m just back from a quick
jaunt over to Ibiza for an event that was
one of the highlights of my year so far.
A great friend of ours, Colin Butts, is an
author who lives on the island.
One of his successful novels has recently
been made into a movie and we were
invited over to an exclusive private
screening of ‘White Island’. A story set
amongst the beautiful landscapes of Ibiza, with plenty of
music, gangsters, drugs, violence, comedy, tears, and cool
characters – the perfect flick to bring to life Colin’s brilliant
book.
There was a ‘white’ themed dress code, and we sat outside
on cushions in the warm evening breeze in an open-air cinema constructed in the tennis courts of one of the most iconic hotels on Ibiza –Pikes – now ‘Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes’.
It was such a stylish setting. Famous faces were everywhere,
from Irvine Welsh to Example, one of the star actors to appear in the film.
I wore my new Free People dress and when the temperature
dropped later at night I got to wear my hairy white jacket
from Sluiz in Ibiza. Like all the crowd in attendance, I’d chosen my whites carefully for the occasion.
When White Island goes on general release, I thoroughly
recommend you see it.
This weekend will be a completely different story. I am running the Cancer Research Race For Life in London’s Regents
Park at 11am on Saturday morning. I’ll be part of the Pink
Army – dressed head to toe in Pink and having trained for
the past six weeks, hope to nail the 5k run in around 30
minutes. The only thing I’m worried about is having to do a
‘Paula Radcliffe’ and stop for a wee at the side of the road.
That didn’t stop her winning her race though!
I’ll let you know how that goes next week. I’ll be bringing
you next week’s blog from poolside in Mallorca. A holiday
for my poor thighs.
In this week’s instalment we check out Poms of London plus
we investigate new ‘plunging’ swimwear to give all the old
men near heart attacks on the beach this summer.
Wish me luck and enjoy this week’s Amanda Zips It Up. X
Read Amanda’s fashion blog
http://amandazipsitup.com/
The Plunge
We're getting our swim on here at Zips It Up, making sure
you stand out as a beach babe in this Summer’s key detail
swimsuit – The Plunge.
These cut-out one pieces should come in a fierce black
shade featuring the all important plunging style and strappy
finish to each side. Don’t forget to team up with some killer
mirrored sunglasses to add the finishing touch on that Balearic beach (more about those next time).
I’ve seen two reality TV ‘stars’ looking like they were battling it out in the sexy swimwear stakes, as they opted for
plunging swimsuits in Ibiza recently.
Essex girls Jessica Wright and Chloe Lewis were out and
about, showing us how it's done glamour-wise. Not girls
from whom I would usually take style cues, but I have to say
I am loving the Plunge at the moment. It suits most body
types and is just about guaranteed to flatter, leaving
an energy like no other”, she
says. Expect to see Hannah in her
very own designs at long lunches,
El Chiringuito style, rock climbing
on the cliffs of Punta Galera or
even shuffling on a dancefloor or
two, Yes, her sandals can withstand
all this type of stuff
Poms of London - Bespoke and
handmade in London.
Poms Of London
Ever since Dolce & Gabbana hit the catwalk
last Fashion Week with their Pom Pom sandals and dresses, I’ve been obsessed. But I
don’t feel flush enough to casually purchase
a pair at an eye watering two or three hundred pounds!
We have seen the look filter down to the
high street but I have discovered the bespoke Pom Pom queen of London, Miss
Hannah Nijsten. She painstakingly hand
makes her bespoke collection of pom pom
sandals, which will fit right in for the upcoming Balearic summer 2016.
Bored with the same plain sandals that the
high street stores were selling, Hannah’s
business came about after she decided to
modernise the historical gladiator with vibrant bright colours for a trip to Ibiza. She
customised a pair with pom poms as a birthday present for a friend and uploaded a
photo on social media. people went crazy
for them. Since then Hannah has been taking orders galore via her Instagram page.
The sandals are handmade to order and I’m
the proud owner of a pair for summer 2016.
They’re different to what anyone is selling
in markets, high streets and are, most importantly, bespoke to the customer’s requirements.
you radiating confidence by the pool.
They were pictured on a yacht wearing matching plunging
one-pieces and mirrored sunglasses. I particularly love the
keyhole cut out style of Jess' swimsuit, which shows off her
best assets and is perfect for a pool party. It's from Lipsy
and the good news is that it's available to buy now. Simply
add Pom Pom sandals and a floaty kimono for the ultimate
beach babe look.
Or, if you want to see what else the virtual high street has
got to offer in the daringly deep cut swimsuit department,
look no further than my recommendations below.
This Missguided swimsuit is a bargain and will show off all
your hard work if you've been hitting the gym in the run up
to your hols. Just watch out for dodgy tan lines!
£54 www.Nastygal.com Above left
£22 www.missguided.co.uk Above right
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Cool and Unique
Beauty Products Pt1
Sophia V.
Every now and then I come across
some products and just think they’re
quite cool. Here are some things I spotted
out shopping, or online recently.
Comb In Colour
The price is
significantly lower than
high end brands, notwithstanding
that her sandals are hand made and not
industrially manufactured. It takes Hannah
3-4 hours per pair but her goal is to create a
pair of high quality colourful sandals without the hefty price tag.
Hannah says “Feet aren’t the prettiest of
things, lets be honest, so my plan was to
make our little creatures look beautiful.”
Sounds good to me.
Hannah is a fan of the white isle. “Ibiza has
A lot of shops sell hair colours, but I discovered the comb in colour on the River Island
website. Whatever colour you’re after it can
be combed in and washed out. You can have
streaks or all over colour. There are also
Spray On Colours, which is better for a fullhead, and even Hair Stencil Colour Kits. You
can have circles, stripes, shapes etc in your
hair. Kylie Jenner and Katy Perry wowed
everyone with their baby-blue hair, and
they’ve also had pink and purple too.
These none-permanent dyes are brilliant to
funk up your look for a few days, or even to
test out a new colour before deciding
whether to
go permanent or not.
Brow gel.
After you have applied your eyebrow pencil
swipe on a slick of brow gel to keep those
brows looking as neat as possible.
Wearable Nail Soakers
Gone are the days wiping off nail varnish
from each of your nails, and soaking remover in cotton pads. These are perfect! All you
do is slip your fingers in and wait for it to
soak the polish off. You can do both hands
at the same time.
For more of Sophia’s articles and tips check
out her blog:
http://www.sincerelysophiav.wordpress.com
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White Island
White Island Film
Premiere - Pikes hotel
Sunday 22nd May.
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The Premiere screening of White Island has been hugely
anticipated on the Island, but whatever level of excitement we locals held must have compared as nothing to
that of Ibizan author Colin Butts upon whose book ‘A
bus could run you over’ the film is based.
The realisation of the silver screen adaptation of his book
has been a labour of love over a decade in the making. To
finally see such dedication come to fruition is an incredible achievement. This was recognised in a huge outpouring of support with all of Ibiza’s great and good in attendance together with us
normal folk and numerous
celebs connected to the film
and not. Many people in the
audience had flown to Ibiza
especially for the event.
Colin’s way with words did
not let him down in an introductory speech that carried
particular poignancy to his many friends. It is perhaps
fair to say that despite the odds he had the audience
laughing as the film rolled into its opening sequence.
My own nerves were due to the inconceivably difficult
possibility that I might not enjoy the film given its subject matter being very close to home. Set mainly in Ibiza,
and you can’t get closer to home than that, how many
portrayals of our island have we seen on big and small
screen that do it no favours at all? But this is Butts, and
I was soon able to breathe the sigh of relief to say I need
have had no such fears.
Unaccustomed as I am to film reviews, I will rely upon
the synopsis of the Edinburgh film festival to avoid
any possibility of doing a spoiler.
“I
[15]
Though I guess we have to remember that the rest of the
world’s film going public will not have the same almost
paternal concerns as we islanders as to how the film portrays Ibiza, we are Ibizans and my own view, echoed by
many others, is that the film manages to portray the
island in a very positive light. This is no mean feat given
the subject matter is largely based on the drink, drugs
and party culture that are often used to bring our reputation down.
I am no expert but I wonder if the cinematography had a
large part in that? I remember from last year’s filming
that the production commenced under unseasonably grey
skies. In some film maker trickery it seems that they had
compensated for this by ramping up the white light levels
and colour saturation. A technique I like in still photography and whether
it was by design or
necessity, I thought
it filmed really well.
The film has a few
bittersweet
moments. A scene on
the cliff tops overlooking Es Vedra between Connor and
his past mentor Leo, where they discuss Leo’s terminal
illness includes the line “I didn’t live like this to die like
that”. It brought a good few lumps to throats.
At the other end of the emotional scale the film has
a good smattering of comic moments, particularly
the thug double act formed by Darren Day and
sidekick brother played by Owain Arthur. They
provided some real laugh out loud moments and if
anything my only criticism of the film in that I
wanted to see more of them – but that gives me
good reason to read A bus could run you
over, which Colin
biza is the same as any good
relationship, it changes as
you do, you have to work at it”.
White Island
Benjamin Turner / UK / 2016 / 95 mins
Lyndon Ogbourne, Joel Dommett, Elliot Gleave,
Gala Gordon, Billy Zane, Billy Boyd
An ex-DJ who is trying to live a normal life in London is dragged back into the seductive drug-fuelled
world of Ibiza nightclubs. This breezy comedy thriller stars Lyndon Ogbourne (Emmerdale) as Connor
who, after a series of mix ups - which include an angry girlfriend and her drug dealer father (Darren
Day) – finds himself back on Ibiza with his best friend,
caught up in the plans of a violent drug gang, with
the only possible support coming from his old mentor
Leo (an engaging turn from Hollywood star Billy Zane).
instructed me not to do before watching the film.
White Island ends with a line I somehow feel will sound
more cheesy in print out of context than it did in the
movie. “Ibiza is the same as any good relationship, it
changes as you do, you have to work at it”.
Ain’t that the truth.
There is no word yet on when the film can be seen
on general release however watch this space as following a very good reception at Cannes distributors
are currently bidding for the rights in various territories.
Colin Butts
Colin Butts, Pictured below on the set of White Island, and his 3 novels, Is Harry on the Boat, (also
adapted for film), Is Harry Still on the Boat, and A
Bus Could Run You Over, upon which White Island is
Based.
After the screening Colin posted to his facebook page.
“Just about recovered from one of the most memorable
nights of my life on Sunday night.
Thank you to everyone who made the effort. I was pretty
nervous both at having to say a few words and how the film
would be received but with so much support I needn't have
worried.
It was an uplifting night in so many ways. Seeing some friends
I literally hadn't seen in decades, seeing the fruition of a 12
year journey and listening to some of the best music at the
after party I'd heard in many moons (thank you DJs).
My only regret of the night is that I didn't get to spend more
time with those friends I hadn't seen for ages and those who
had travelled a good distance to attend.
and vintage clothing corner. At 23:30 after the concert
has finished, the party will move into Backstage
where resident DJs Colin Peters, Wild Wolf and guests
will be the hosts of the party. Tickets are from 10€
which includes a Heineken
Live Shows @
Dorado
Playa d’en Bossa
Claire B
I reported a few weeks ago that The Santos Ibiza complex (which now includes the new Dorado Suites – formerly Bali Beach) is hosting 8 acoustic concerts on
Thursday nights this summer, featuring national, international and local groups. The full line-up has now
been announced:
L.A. - June 9
Vinila Von Bismark / The Frigolos – June 23
Is Tropical – July 7
Dorian - July 21
Monarchy - August 4
Mystery Jets - August 18
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis / Uncle Sal – September 1
We Are Scientists – September 15
The Dorado Live Shows will begin at dusk, from 20:00
to 23:30 in the pool area on the beachfront. In addition to the concert there will be DJ’s, a hot dog cart
Ibiza Rocks
Residents Pass
San Antonio
Claire B
Good news for local Ibiza Rocks fans. The San Antonio
venue is offering exclusive advantages for Ibiza residents. With the new Ibiza Rocks Residents Pass, there
are big discounts and even free entry to some events.
To get the Ibiza Rocks Residents Pass, just register at
www.ibizarocks.com/events/residents-tickets. During
the season those registered will receive a weekly
message (mobile or email) from the Rocks team with
the weekly Residents offer for each Ibiza Rocks
(Wednesdays) and We Are Rockstars event (Fridays).
To get entrance, take a proof of residency plus valid
photo ID on the night and the name will be checked
against the sign up list. The Ibiza Rocks 2016 season
starts on Friday June 3 with We Are Rockstars with
Stormzy and the Ibiza Rocks opening party is on
Wednesday June 15 with Slaves and Ratboy playing
live. Craig David’s TS5 Pool Party is on every Sunday
from July 17. The full line-ups are at:
www.ibizarocks.com
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IMS Dalt Vila
Ibiza Town
Claire B
Friday May 27 sees this year’s International Music
Summit (IMS) open air Dalt Vila party. The line-up:
18.00-19.30 Francesca Lombardo
19.30-20.30 B.Traits
20.30-21.00 Benjamin Damage Live
21.00-22.00 Nicole Moudaber
22.00-23.00 Tale of Us
23.00-00.00 Dubfire:live HYBRID
From 6pm until midnight. Tickets cost 50€. More details and tickets at:
www.internationalmusicsummit.com
Opening Parties
Claire B
Next weekend sees a whole host of club opening parties.
Friday May 27 - Destino
Friday May 27 – Privilege
Friday May 27 – Heart, with Sven Väth / Wolfgang
Haffner Trio
Saturday 28 – Ushuaïa
Saturday 28 – Amnesia
Sunday 29 – Space
Sunday 29 – Acid Sundays @ Heart
Pacha, Sankeys, Es Paradis, Eden and DC10 are already
open but this weekend sees most of the rest opening.
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Strictly Old
Skool
San An & Bossa
Gibbs
The time is upon us for another 10 days of
happy smiley faces. If Carlsberg made Logos … Here are the first few days.
Wednesday June 1st, SOS opening party 12am til 6am, Sankeys, Playa D'em Bossa, DJ
Billy Daniel Bunter - 12am, Slipmatt - 1am, Rob
Tissera - 2am, Uncle Dugs - 3am, Mark XTC - 4am,
Dan Rewind 5am
Thursday 2nd June, Reggae pool party, Kanya- 2pm
– late, Cala Des Morro, DJ GAP - 2pm, Mark XTC 3pm, Slipmatt - 4pm, Billy Daniel Bunter - 5pm, Uncle Dugs - 6pm
Friday 3rd June, 2 Bad Mice pool party, Kanya beach
- 1pm - 4pm, Cala Des Morro, Bowlers sunset boat
party (Italian house, Old Skool Piano), Where - San
Antonio port - 6pm - 9pm, Mark XTC - 6pm, Stu Allan
- 7pm, Rob Tissera - 8pm, After party at Paradis bar
from 10pm
Es Paradis
Opening
San Antonio
Gibbs
The times, they are a changing. And as far as San
Antonio’s club companions are concerned it is all
change for the good. Es Paradis with Hattie at the
helm, and next door neighbour Eden with Dermot
the do-er both have a huge swell of positive promise about them, and if Es Paradis’ opening is anything to judge by, the dream really can come true.
Our visit was during
the booth tenure of
Ibizan
friend Paul Taylor, and My oh
my did he play some belters (but not My oh my).
Music really is The Answer and Paul ensured nobody
was left in any doubt with the help of Danny
Tenaglia.
Es Paradis Gallery.
(main pic) Paul Taylor trying out his semaphore
chat up lines again.
Above: Retro-mates, Paul and Rick
Above centre: Proof they really will let anybody
in the booth nowadays.
Connect Connection. The future of Trance is decided in the only way we know how, with the help of
Cheese nibbles. (Photo staged under duress)
Bright Blue, Es Paradis for Lovers
Nothing like a love story to send us on our way. A
visit to Es Paradis’ newly reopened Blue Room
found their DJ even brighter than usual with a grin
so wide we couldn’t understand how it fit on his
face. But then when love and reminiscing are involved why shouldn’t he be a happy chappy? Here’s
why Doctor Feelgood was feeling good, or bright, or
both, or something, about the club with the tub.
“I first stepped foot into Es Paradis back in 1995
and fondly remember the water parties and dancing
around to the
likes of Brandon
Block, Alex P, Tony De Vit, Jeremy Healy, Judge
Jules and then resident DJ Clara Da Costa!
We all have a story or two about Es Paradis as it has
stood the test of time since the late 70’s, always reinventing itself – in my opinion it is one of the most
beautiful clubs in the world and it has given me
some fantastic memories over the years. This is
where, in 2006 a nervous Doctor Feelgood proposed
to his girlfriend (now wife!) in the middle of ‘La Luna
Priva’ and, fast forward some twenty odd years
since I first graced the dance floor, here I am on the
lineup of the Opening Party!
It was truly an honour to play the re-opening of the
Blue Room (formally Café Paradis) with the very
talented (and beautiful) Loéca and just as talented
(but not as beautiful) ‘Dangerous’ Danny Barry (the
‘dangerous’ bit is my nickname for him as when you
are out with Mr Barrington you’d better check yourself into a health clinic after! – that guy can party!).
Whilst there is no denying that the main room is
paradise revisited, the Blue Room was our little
piece of Utopia!
I loved every minute of it, it was great to see my
friends, current workers and fellow DJs come in and
say hello. Check out The Blue Room (follow the
signs) and party the night away.”
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Community
It’s Good To Talk
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Thursday 26th May to Wednesday 1st June 2016
ARIES - Three of Swords
How you keep it together this week I don’t
know. Someone’s going to push you to the limit.
This card indicates that two’s company, but
three’s a crowd so someone, somewhere, is coming between you and someone/something that’s
important to you. Don’t let past incidents cloud
your thinking; you need a mind sharp as a scalpel
to deal with this.
TAURUS – Nine of Wands
You feel stuck in a rut and prone to procrastination this week and are certainly not in the mood
to get any work done. Certain associations can
draw on your energy so it’s time to get some
maintenance work done on yourself! Take time
out for a massage, healing or wellness programme that helps you get back on track.
GEMINI - Four of Pentacles
Clever ideas generate income and you’ll be busy
entertaining useful connections in order to establish credibility business wise. You'd be wise
to plan for the future by consolidating capital or
income this week. You’ll generate more than
you think however; don't let that stop you from
saving for a ' rainy day' which in uncertain times
isn’t a bad thing!
CANCER - Page of Pentacles
Time to take stock and to weigh up your options.
Some Cancerians's will be spoilt for choice this
week but may be overwhelmed with indecision;
what path should you take? There's a creative
element to this card and someone will recognise
and want your talents. However, there may be
an angle therefore make sure you're clear about
what you expect financially.
LEO – Transformation
A week to make some bold changes in direction;
time to say goodbye to the old lifestyle and to
surprise others with the decisions you've made.
You cannot and do not want to live life stuck in
the same old rut. This of course will upset those
closest to you. However you must go for change
to gain personal freedom.
VIRGO - King of Pentacles
Have a detached air about you when it comes to
making important decisions this week. Being
emotional will only cloud your judgement. Don't
budge if you're negotiating what’s best for you
or haggling with someone over finances; playing
tough gets you what you want. Earth sign men,
Capricorn, Taurus or Virgo prove insightful and
in helping you achieve your goals.
LIBRA – Six of Disks
Successful week ahead as you are rewarded for
past efforts with some kind of bonus and if you
continue to throw your energy into the task
then further rewards await. For some, expect
some kind of promotion or success in in a job
interview. Friends, love ones and associates are
likely to be generous if you need some financial
help.
SCORPIO - Two of Cups
It’s a love filled this week as your relationships
with others are both heart-warming and sincere.
You find it easy to get what you want as lovers
and friends are so considerate of your needs.
They’re looking out for you! For the possessive
amongst you however; there’s a timely reminder
to always let the winds of heaven dance between you!
SAGITTARIUS - Queen of Wands
You’re on a voyage of self-discovery as this card
encourages you to look into what drives and
motivates your life. If you need a second opinion, consult passionate fire sign women; Aries,
Leo or Sagittarius who will be willing to help you
with any business, family and in more personal
areas of your life. Their advice is worth listening
to.
CAPRICORN – Judgement
You feel a sense of liberation and anything that’s
held you back is now a figment of the past. This
is especially true, if in fact, you’ve been the engineer of your own setbacks. Be determined to
operate from a place of happiness and contentment; be open with your thoughts and feelings
and don’t be afraid to speak your truth.
AQUARIUS – Five of Cups
Emotionally, this has been an interesting time.
You’re in a process of re-evaluation and now
may have to accept that not everything we humans desire is meant for us. It’s now time to let
go of the past, a dream or goal that's simply not
meant to be. Wisdom is seeing past our ego and
being able to move on.
PISCES – Knight of Cups
A peace offering is graciously accepted; you feel
that now’s the time to bury the hatchet with
someone who upset you. By showing how understanding and caring you are others will respond by meeting you half way. Acknowledging
that situations could have been better handled
in the past is a sign of wisdom. Romantically,
this Knight is a new admirer!
Dear Ibiza Counselling,
I’ve been on the island a few weeks, came here to live the
dream and have a better life but now I’m really unsure of
what to do. It all feels really disorganized and hectic. I’m
not so naïve to think that the summer wouldn’t be really
busy but its only May and I can’t begin to imagine what
it will be like in June let alone August!
I’m finding it hard to make good friends because everyone is working so hard and it is so expensive but I do
love it, something is keeping me here and I’m not sure
what.
Do you think I should quit now before the season really
gets going or shall I try and stick it out?
I look forward to your advice
Thank you, FJ
Dear FJ,
Weather
Thank you for your email,
o
and before I go on to adThursday 22
dress your main points I
just wanted to be clear on
one point. The aim of counselling is not to give advice
but to work together to
enable an individual to
make a choice or changes in
Friday 21º
their life that they feel comfortable with and are prepared to take responsibility
for.
So you came here to live the
dream and it hasn’t quite
panned out the way you had
Saturday 24o
hoped so far, it feels to me
as if it is very early days.
Living the dream undoubtedly takes a lot of preparation and effort so your situation makes me want to ask
Sunday 22º
you about your relationship
Monday 22º
Tuesday 22º
Wednesday 22o
with time and what sort of pressure you are putting on
yourself to create the dream instantly?
Ibiza is very different from the UK on one hand much
more laid back but that attitude can ironically sometimes
make things feel quite hectic and rushed, it’s something
most people here take a while to accept but once the acceptance arrives you learn ways to work within it.
Friends are also a challenging area especially during the
summer as you can never be quite sure who really lives
here, who is on holiday and who is here just for the season, I have always found that real friendships are made
in the winter.
You have undoubtedly arrived at a challenging time of
year but as you say there is a reason why you were
pulled to Ibiza and I suppose the question to ask yourself
is how much of an investment are you willing to make to
find out if this is the place you want to be. Personally I
feel that until you have experienced a summer and a winter it is very difficult to judge how you might be able to
establish a fulfilling life here so maybe it’s time to address your time lines and be clear with yourself about
how much time you
can give to this project i.e. investigating if Ibiza is for
you.
I wish you all the
best
Warm regards,
Kate
NB: Please remember
our
weekly FREE
support
sessions have now
moved to their
summer time
of 12.30 every Tuesday,
if you would
like
more
info
and
directions please contact
[email protected].
Postbag
Brinnit POV
View From The Pew
The Love Of God
Rev. Dr Peter Pimentel
St. Paul writing sometime between AD 54 and 59, in a
letter to the Christian communities in Rome, describes
the origin of Christianity as an experience of the love of
God. His letter is part of a collection of ancient texts
known as the Bible. He says: “The love of God has been
poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who
has been given to us.” (Romans 5:5)
Notice what St. Paul is NOT saying. He is NOT saying
that the early followers of Jesus believed that God loves
them. He is NOT even saying that the early followers of
Jesus were certain that God loves them. Paul is describing something very much more than that. The vividness
of his expression speaks of a profound experience of
God’s love: “The love of God has been poured into our
hearts.”
St. Paul is describing an effusion of God’s love. He is
using the image of a cloud-burst of refreshing rain on a
drought and parched countryside to describe the experience of love that characterised those first Christian communities. He uses the perfect tense in the original Greek
text to signify a definite event that happens and continues in the life of a follower of Jesus: “The love of God
has been poured into our hearts.” St. Paul is saying that
the Day of Pentecost is something that happens personally to every follower of Jesus: “The love of God has
been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who
has been given to us.” The Holy Spirit comes to us as an
experience of love.
There are other foundational experiences of the Holy
Spirit. St. Paul in another letter says: “And you became
followers of us and of the Lord. For, in spite of persecution, you received the word with the joy of the Holy Spirit. So that you became an example to all the believers in
Macedonia and in Achaia." (1 Thessalonians 1:6-7). Not
only a profound experience of love but also of joy: “The
joy of the Holy Spirit”. St. Paul also says in another
letter that the experiences of prophecy, miracles, healings
in the early Christian communities are also
“manifestations of the Holy Spirit”. (1 Corinthians 12: 4
-11).
Christianity is not a belief that God exists and that God
loves us. Christianity is an experience of God’s love and
God’s joy and of miracles and signs and wonders.
The English-Speaking Church on Ibiza & Formentera.
Service this Sunday 29th May 11.30am at Can Truy.
The English-Speaking Church on Ibiza & Formentera.
See website for locations & information. Tel 971 343383
[email protected]
www.ibizachurch.org
Dear Editor
I keep seeing out campaigners citing immigration as a
reason to leave the UK, because their neighbour is an
immigrant who causes trouble or there are 'gangs of
them roaming the streets intimidating people'. Whilst
this may well be the case there are also tens of thousands
of immigrants in the UK healing the sick, caring for the
elderly, teaching the young, driving public transport,
ambulances and fire engines, cleaning hospitals, contributing to society and paying their taxes. And if leaving
the EU does mean you can 'send them all back', who's
going to do those jobs? Asbo Al sitting on his arse
watching Jeremy Kyle all day? Not likely.
Yes, there are some immigrants causing trouble and
claiming benefits, just as there are UK residents doing
the same, but pinning the blame for all the UK's problems on one section of society is misguided and dangerous. It's happened in the past with disastrous results for
the whole world and happens all the time in countries
many in the UK view as 'backward'.
Leaving the EU is not going to be a quick fix to immigration issues and immigrants will not disappear like magic
from the UK (or come flooding back in our millions from
around Europe where we've migrated to from the UK)
as soon as a leave decision is made.
"We're in the middle of an economic crisis
it was
caused by the banks, not by migrants. We have a housing crisis it was caused by the failure of markets, not
by migrants. And our public services are stretched that
is caused by austerity policies, not by migrants." Matt
Wrack, Fire Brigades Union General Secretary
Basing a leave vote on immigration alone is madness. If
you want to vote leave, then go ahead, but please look at
all the factors first and don't be led by right wing tabloids and politicians scapegoating immigrants.
Carly Sorensen
Cinema.
The English languge films return. Showing at teatroespana
Sta Eulalia 21-hrs Wed - Sun 25th - 29th May. The Room
(2015. PG 15. 1hr 58 mins) A young boy is raised within the
confines of a small shed. Stars: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay,
Sean Bridgers.
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Family Fun
Carly S
With UK half term commencing next week,the island is
expecting an influx of family visitors as well as Morna
students being off school and there are several activities
going on around the island. Here's a little round up of
where to take the kids ( other than our stunning beaches
of course!)
Saturday 28th May
11:00 – 13:30. 18€. Jewellery box making and decorating, using chalk paint and Jumping Clay ages 8 and up,
limited places. Espai Magic Jumping Clay, San Antonio.
20:00 – 21:00. FREE ENTRY. Frozen tribute show/
kids party by Ibiza Princess Parties, Charlie's bar, Es
Canar. Come and meet Elsa, Anna and Olaf for live singing, dancing, games and a photo opportunity.
Sunday 29th
11:00 onwards. FREE ENTRY. Children's day at Cala
Llonga beach. Obstacle course and bouncy castle from
12:30, sandcastle building competition to be judged at
14:00.
Wednesday 1st June
11:00 onwards. FREE ENTRY. Ibiza Mamas Arts and
crafts at Es Canar Hippy Market.
11:00 – 12:00. 10€. Singing Fingers 'Wobblers and
Toddlers' music class for 1-4 year olds. Mini Ibiza Club
De Campo, St Jordi.
Friday 3rd
10 – 11am. 10€. Singing Fingers 'Wobblers and Toddlers' music class for 1-4 year olds. Galeria Elefante
Studio, Santa Gertrudis.
Even More Beach Fun!
Two weeks ago it was the adults who had a beach party
so this coming Sunday 29th May it's the little ones turn
to to enjoy a day on the beach of Cala LLonga when the
annual Children’s Fun Day On The Beach takes place.
Kicking off at 11am there'll be Beach Games with Albert, an Inflatable Obstacle Course/Castle a Sandcastle
Competition (judged at 2pm), plus the ever popular
Foam Party. It really is a great family day out so treat
your young ones to lots of fun while you take it easy at
one of the beach or beach side bars and restaurants. Viva
Cala Llonga.
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The Matricula Game
help you (i.e. if your particular model didn't have Spanish
type approval) then you will need to speak to a laboratorio
to get a Ficha Tecnica drawn up and this could cost €500 €1500 rather than the usual €100 - €300 cost of a CoC or
Ficha Reducida.
You are then ready to begin the transfer. These are the
steps in the process however note that the order of some
steps may change depending on your circumstances):-
U.K. To Spanish Motor Vehicle
Registration Transfer
Brian Beezwax is one of Ibiza’s very well known longterm residents. Depending on your own lifestyle choices you may know him by one of several guises. By day
he has a successful sound system rental and DJ agency.
By night he may be found donning the decks himself at
a club, a bar, or an exclusive private event somewhere
on the island. He also has the sometimes dubious
pleasure (our words not his) of having formed the ‘Ibiza
Winter Residents’ facebook group, which has something of a reputation for, er, frank exchanges of opinion. Whatever its critics may say, Brian’s group stands
at just under 25,000 members and it's one of the few
places in social media land where you really can say
whatever you want without fear of censorship.
Another of the strings to his bow is that of Spanish
Motor Vehicle Administration Expert (again our words
not his). Brian has compiled a step by step guide in
English for the process of importing a vehicle which is,
in our opinion, unparalleled in its being current and complete. We are very grateful to him in allowing us to share this in the newspaper and we will
also post it to our website for ongoing reference. This
must have taken him a long time to put together and
such community effort deserves a plug of his business
which you can see at the end of the article.
Please note that all information is provided in good
faith and to the best knowledge of those compiling it.
Regulations change and are sometimes seemingly unclear or conflicting even to those working in public
administration. Good advice when dealing with any
Spanish administrative process is to wear a big smile,
keep calm, and go documented up to your armpits.
We will start with some current advice from Brian on
the issue of UK plated vehicles being towed in Ibiza
town.
“P
olicia Local in Ibiza town are out clamping and towing foreign plated cars every day. It's a €500 fine
(reduced to €250 if paid straight away), plus €7 per
day storage, and the fine is for having a car on the road that
is declared 'baja' (so anything SORN or untaxed is fair game
for them). This applies whether or not you have paid the
Modelo 576 tax. There is also a €200 fine (reduced to €100 if
paid straight away) for no ITV if appropriate.
As far as I'm aware, if you are unable to tax the car in its
home country (i.e. if the UK MOT has run out) then you will
need a grua (licenced tow truck) to retrieve your car and you
won't be able to drive it under any circumstances until you
have green plates from trafico (see below). (Ed; from reports
we receive this is not always observed in practice and sometimes cars are released where tax has expired. As is sometimes the case with Spanish administrative affairs, much is
down to luck on the day.) You can pay them €80 to deliver the
vehicle to you if you don't want to book your own grua.”
So they are your risks. You may meet people who have driven
cars on UK plates for many years without ever falling foul of
the law, but make no mistake, as it stands and with one or
two very limited exceptions excluded, you are breaking the
law if you are living in Spain and do not re-register your vehicle.
Preparation for Transfer
With thanks for such a tremendous community effort to
Brian Beezwax
www.beeZwaxIbiza.com.
Sound system rentals and event DJs and musicians with
over 10yrs experience in Ibiza
Before you start the re-registration process you should have
a Certificate of Conformity or a 'Ficha Reducida' for your car.
You will need your car details (especially chassis number) to
get one of these either from the dealer (in Ibiza), the Spanish
distributor, direct from the manufacturer, or from an online
specialist.
If your car is younger than about 10yrs then it should have a
European Type Approval number and it should be easy to get
a CoC. The Type Approval Number usually appears on the V5
but if not then it should definitely be stamped on a plate
under the bonnet.
You should also get your LHD headlights before you start the
process as it can often take some time to find these, especially if you are looking to save some money by buying
secondhand. If your car does not have European Type Approval then you should try the local dealer first. If they can't
1, Make an appointment for a special
import ITV (ITV = similar to UK MOT)
You can only do this if you have the CoC or Ficha Reducida,
and 3 photocopies of the chassis number (which must be
taken from a pencil rubbing of the stamp on the car). You
have to book in person (or fill out an authorisation form if
you are using a specialist transfer company or your gestor).
Take the original registration documents, CoC and ID with
you. The cost is €103 and the ITV testing centre is located at
Carretera San Miguel KM 2.7 in Santa Gertrudis.
There are often long waiting lists of several months but importantly once you have booked your ITV you can go to Trafico (similar to UK DVLA) to apply for temporary green plates
(optional—see below).
2. Pay Your Road Tax.
This is paid at the Ayuntamiento (local Council Town Hall. It is
the same place as you will have completed your empadronamiento. No appointment is required.
3. Pay Your Import Tax
Go to Agencia Tributaria de Ibiza to pay your Modelo 576
import tax. This must be done in person with original documents. You will need to ask to be registered on the Alta
(Modelo 030) if you are not already on there.
You need to make an appointment here:
https://www.agenciatributaria.gob.es/AEAT.sede/
CitaPrevia.shtml
If you are unable to make an appointment, you are probably
not on the alta, so you need to visit the Agencia Tributaria
without an appointment, and explain this.
Cost depends on the car (see info and links at the end of this
article). Location is Avenida Bartolome Rosello, 21. 07800.
Currently 2-3 week wait for appointment.
4. Get Your Green Plates (optional!)
Go to Trafico to get green temporary plates. You will need
your stamped photcopies of car papers from the ITV, residencia (original), (or NIE & empadronamiento originals), Modelo
576 payment receipt, and road tax payment receipt.
You need to make an appointment here:
https://sedeapl.dgt.gob.es/WEB_NCIT_CONSULTA/
solicitarCita.faces
The cost is €20 to apply, plus around €30 to buy the plates
from Recambios Ibiza or similar. Location is Carrer Vicent
Serra y Orvay, 43. 07800. Currently 2-3 week wait for appointment. You may also need to pay for the main import application at the same time, which is another €95.
5. Take Your Vehicle for the Special
Import ITV.
Your vehicle must pass its ITV test which is similar to the UK’s
MOT but with requirements differing according to Spain’s
regulations. The specific requirements of the ITV, and special
import ITV are beyond the scope of this article, but make
particular note of the need for LHD headlights mentioned in
the section on preparation. Beam converting stickers are not
accepted.
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6. Finish the Importation
Go to Trafico to finish the import.
You will need your stamped photocopies of car papers from
the ITV, residencia, (or NIE & empadronamiento), special ITV,
tax payment receipt, modelo 576 payment receipt (all originals). You need to make an appointment here:
https://sedeapl.dgt.gob.es/WEB_NCIT_CONSULTA/
solicitarCita.faces
The cost is €95 to apply (you may have already paid this in
step 4), and around €30 to buy the plates from Recambios
Ibiza or similar.
Location is Carrer Vicent Serra y Orvay, 43. 07800. Currently 2
-3 week wait for appointment.
More information about importing
Once you've been living here for six months (or working here
for three months), you are obliged to get residencia, and
once you have got your residencia, you are obliged to put
your car on Spanish plates and change your driving license for
a Spanish one.
Regardless, for these six months, you are required (by EU
law) to have your car taxed, MOT'd and fully legal in your
home country, so as soon as you can't meet any of these criteria it will be very difficult to avoid a fine/clamp/tow. You
will usually be OK until the tax runs out, as long as you have a
valid MOT or voluntary ITV to satisfy your ex-pat insurance.
If your car is less than about 10yrs old then it should have the
European type approval number on the registration document (V5 if it's a UK car) and in this case, the process should
be relatively straightforward.
Many people choose to have the transfer undertaken by a
gestoria or specialist vehicle registration company. It can be
very time consuming and complicated if you don't, particularly if you are relatively new to living in Spain. The gestoria will
charge you around €200 + IVA (VAT) on top of the costs of
the import.
If you have owned the car for at least 6 months before you
applied for your residencia there is an exemption that says
you do not have to pay the Modelo 576 tax. To obtain this
benefit the re-registration process must be finished within 2
months though, which in practice is almost impossible.
If your car is over 25yrs old then you also have the option of a
'historico' import. The process is basically the same, but you
need a specialist engineers report for the Ficha Tecnica and
you need to join the local classic car club. The cost for the
inspection rises from the usual €150 (for a car with European
or Spanish Type Approval) to around €650. You should also
use a specialist gestoria, and the good ones charge €350 +
IVA (my regular one charges €200 + IVA), partly because they
have more work to do, and partly because they offer a more
comprehensive service. So it costs a fair bit more, but on the
plus side, you don't pay any road tax and you only have to
take an ITV test every 2 or 3 years (depending on the age of
the vehicle).
The Costs
€20 - Green temporary registration document
€95 - White permanent registration document
€103 - Special import ITV
These taxes depend on your vehicle (age, engine size etc):
€20-150 - Circulacion/Road Tax (paid yearly)
€66-500+ - Modelo 576 (Emissions tax) (You should probably allow €100 road tax & €500 Modelo 576 for most cars)
These costs depend on your gestoria and whether or not
you want historico plates for an old car:
€242-423 - Gestoria charges
€150-650 - Engineers report and Ficha Tecnica (or €1500
for single vehicle homologation if your car is under 25yrs
old, but has no European Type Approval)
To calculate the Modelo 576 Payment:
First find your car on the list in the link below and it will say
the NEW PRICE on the far right.
http://www.boe.es/boe/
dias/2015/12/21/pdfs/BOE-A-201513918.pdf
Then you use this table to work out
the CURRENT VALUE (for tax purposes) (up to 1 year old = 100%, 1 to 2
years old = 84% and so on.
Hasta 1 año 100 %
Más de 1 año, hasta 2 84 %
Más de 2 años, hasta 3 67 %
Más de 10 años hasta 11 17 %
Más de 11 años hasta 12 13 %
Más de 12 años 10 %
Finally, you work out the Modelo 576
tax as a percentage of the CURRENT
From Cat ...
Cat Milton
“A
breeze teases the silence.
For a moment a bird sings in accompaniment.
A baby lizard watches me hopefully, wondering if
perhaps I might have a little titbit to feed it (I do seems they like cat snacks too..)
After a moment, I pour a little water to the hot
dry earth.
The lizard steps forward to drink.
I breathe in deeply, slowly, feeling the sun's
warmth, the air rich with the scent of pine.
There's no sense of time here.
A bird sings again.
The lizard wanders off to bask on an old rock
wall.
A butterfly hurries by.
Oh, that reminds me.
I think I'm meant to be somewhere.
Cocktail in hand, buzzing tunes in the background, the laughter and chitchat of beautiful
people.
The lizard tilts it's head as though to say, "Well?"
"#JOMO"
I wink and settle back, closing my eyes,
"Joy Of Missing Out.
Nibble my toes if you want more water."
I snooze.
VALUE. If the car is older than 1997 then it's always a flat
12%, but if it's not then you need to find out the CO2 emission figure (google is your friend)
http://www.nextgreencar.com/car-tax/calculator.php
<140 g/km = 0%
120-160 g/km = 4.75%
160-200 g/km = 9.75%
>200 g/km = 14.75%
And that’s it! Easy right? Best not to dwell on the fact that to
re-register a Spanish car in the UK takes one online form and
a £75 payment.
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Sport
Main picture: Ibiza face some tough bowling v
Mallorca, Above: Cup winner for 2016 Menorca
Ibiza Cricket Club
Balearic Cup
13/05 Menorca vs Ibiza 40 overs
Ibiza skipper Graham Boe won the toss and chose to field
first, wanting to put pressure on the Menorca batsmen at
once. Thus opener Andy Tyso fell first with the score on 30 ,
before young all rounder James Davies (38) and Dave Catterall (29) combined well to increase the scoring rate. But when
both departed soon after each other, the score was on 87/3
off 20 overs, and then 103/4, and Ibiza felt that they
had a chance to reduce the hosts further. However,
Menorca batsman Adam Cockcroft started his innings aggressively and built a crucial 128 run stand
with veteran Jeff Barker (41 not out); Adam rode his
luck several times, with top edges just missing fielders, but survived to score an unbeaten 101 and allow
Menorca to complete their 40 overs on an imposing
231/4.
Ibiza's problems were compounded by one of their opening
bowlers, Pete Essex, injuring a hamstring in his first over and
having to leave the field. This obviously put pressure on Ibiza
bowlers Paul Cruttwell, Johnno Gordon, Mike Amos and Graeme Cooper, who all contributed a wicket, but were unable to
break the partnership.
So Ibiza now needed to score at 6 runs per over, and were
themselves put under pressure by accurate Menorca bowling
and alert fielding. In fact, several wickets fell early and only
Sam Gooda (22) and Tim Stacey (17) reached double figures
until Brad van Byleveldt came to bat and scored a defiant 41
to increase the scoring rate. Ibiza felt the loss of their injured
player keenly, and no batsman was allowed to settle by Menorca, so that the visitors continued to lose wickets and eventually subsided to 124 all out in the 34th over, Menorca running out deserved winners by 107 runs. The hosts bowlers
Tim Hayden (2/25), Dave Catterall (3/18) and Jeff Barker
( 4/16) did the damage, while veteran Ted Williams (recently
selected to play for the England over 70s against Australia
over 70s!) obtained 1/27.
14/05/16 Mallorca vs Ibiza 40 overs
Today Ibiza batted first and openers Sam Gooda (28) and Tim
Stacey (40) set up a solid platform, allowing Ibiza to reach
75/1 off the first 20 overs. Johnno Gordon (16) got a good
start before being bowled and Graeme Cooper struck some
welcome boundaries in his 33 before being well caught, but
then Ibiza keenly felt the loss of 2 main batsmen Brad van
Byleveldt and Pete Essex, the former also injured while playing the day before and unable to participate today. Ibiza were
faltering at 142/6 with the tail to come and the 2 main Mallorca fast bowlers to finish off the remaining 6 overs. But
Paul Partridge hit some useful boundaries in his 18 not out,
and along with an extras count of 26, Ibiza were able to finish on 172/6, a defendable but not imposing total. Mallorca
bowlers Wes Walker (2/35), Ben Vickers (2/26) and Asian
newcomer Rizwan (2/18) were the wicket takers.
Mallorca batsmen Yaseen (44 not out) and another Asian
newcomer Pavan (34) made a good start and the first wicket
to fall came at 56 off 10 overs, so the required run rate was
maintained. Ben Vickers then struck a typically aggressive 34
before being well caught behind, but Mallorca were well on
track at 103/3 off 20 overs. Asian Rizwan then hit a rapid 30
to bring the score to 149/ 4, with Mallorca only needing 24
runs more with 10 overs in hand. With the experienced opener Yaseen still batting and joined by yet another Asian player
Zesham, Ibiza were unable to get another wicket and prevent
Mallorca reaching 176/4 in the 37th over, and winning the
match by 6 wickets. Ibiza bowler Mike Amos obtained 2/31,
while Paul Cruttwell and Jeremy Parmenter contributed a
wicket each. Ibiza had performed better overall than the day
before, and one wonders what they could have done with
their full team competing and scoring over 200 runs, but this
year it was not to be and they ran out losing both games for
the first time in 5 years (2011). The Balearic cup final would
therefore be played out in the Sunday game.
Balearic cup final result: Menorca 254/8 (James Davies 50,
Dave Catterall 75), beat Mallorca 211 all out (Wes Walker 48,
Yaseen 52) by 43 runs and win the Balearic cup for the first
time since 2010. Congratulations to Menorca for a fine team
performance all round!
Many thanks also to Menorca skipper Simon Cotton and his
team and clubhouse staff for their welcome and hospitality,
as well as to Ibiza treasurer Lyn Carpenter for her support,
Dave Reynolds for scoring both games and to the several
Ibiza supporters who came to watch, including Barry Dolby
(Barrington Sports) who sponsors Ibiza CC with vital cricket
equipment every year! Thanks go also to our other sponsors
Ocean Beach Club, Plastik, Ibiza Property Shop and Dynamic
Lives.
RPHood
Jezza’s World of Sport
Rory Mac Back On Song
And Jose To Ot!
Golf
Great to see World No 3 Rory McIlroy back on song. He won
his first tournament since November, at the Irish Open at the
K Club in the Emerald Isle. As host, with a large slice of the
proceeds going to his Rory Foundation, he started off like a
train but come the final round was only 2 shots clear of fellow Brit, Scotsman Russell Knox and then, come the 15th he
dropped to one behind. However, he's not in the World's top
3 for nowt, and came roaring back with two stunning shots
on the 16th and 18th to win by 3. So, a first Irish Open and
let's hope this is the start of a super summer for the Brits
with so many great tournaments coming up.
Cricket
England's summer Test Series started on Thursday with the
1st Test (of 3) against Sri Lanka at Headingley and although
Cook's boys appeared to be struggling in their first innings,
reaching 298 all out, due to a stunning century from local
hero Bairstow backed up by Hales' 80 odd, nobody at that
stage expected to see England whip the Sri Lankans out twice
and end up winning by an innings and 80 odd runs within 3
days of the scheduled 5! Brilliant and congrats to strike bowlers Anderson, who took 10 wickets in total, Broad, currently
World No 1, who took 4 in the first innings and gloveman
Bairstow who took 9 catches in the two innings to rightly be
awarded man-of-the-match. So, one up with two to go, a
good start to England's summer!
Tennis
This week it's off to Roland Garros in Paris for the start of the
2nd Major of the year. Good luck to the Brit contingent led by
Our Andy Murray in the Mens, where World No 1 Djokovic is
seeking his 4th consecutive Major and that elusive Grand
Slam, and Johanna Konta and Helen Watson in the Womens.
Rugby Union
It was the semi-finals of the Premiership at the weekend. No
real surprises there as both Nos 1 and 2 in the league came
through to meet each other at next week's Twickenham Final. Firstly, Saracens, bidding for the Double after winning
the European Cup, took Leicester apart to win 44-17 whilst
Exeter reached their first ever p/off Final by beating in-form
Wasps 34-23 in a much tighter game than the score suggests.
My tip? As a West Country man I'd love to see the Chiefs win
through but have to go with my head and Saracens to complete that elusive Holy Grail of the Double.
Rugby League
Changing codes and certainly tight at the top of the Super
League as only 2 points separates the top 4 after 15 matches.
We have new leaders as well, as Hull FC beat Hull KR 28-16 in
their local derby to be 2 points clear of Warrington, who lost
34-14 to Catleford, Catalans who also lost, 25-24 against
Wakefield, and Wigan who trounced last year’s Champions
and still bottom Leeds, 40-8.
Football
There's really only one place to start this week and that's Old
Trafford, where manager Louis van Gaal had a sweet/bitter
weekend. Firstly, the sweet and congrats to him and Man U
for winning the FA Cup at Wembley, 2-1 against Crystal Palace. Altho' t'wasn't easy as they went a goal down but came
back to win in extra-time and give not only King Louis
(remember him from Jungle Book!) his first and last trophy
for Man U, but also Rooney's first ever winner's medal. Having done that tho' came the bitter as rumours circled that he
was due to be sacked and replaced by Jose. Rumours that
became fact earlier today (Monday) altho' Jose hadn't signed
as yet! So, sorry dear Lynn, your worst fears look like coming
thru', but on the bright side, one thing I can almost guarantee
is that if Jose is your new manager not only will he win you
trophies but he'll also get you in to the Champions League
and may even win it. So my advice to all you doubting Man U
Thomases is this, give the man a chance before condemning
him! Also, next season's Premier League is really building up
to something special. In my opinion, 4 of the top 5 young(ish!)
managers in the world will be battling it out ie. Jose, Pep,
Jurgen and Conte, and that's not even including Pochettino,
Koeman and Bilic, and also, what's this I hear about Pellegrini
being touted for Everton?
Talking of Cup Finals, last w/end was full of 'em as well as
extra time as in Germany, Pep bowed out with the Double as
Bayern scraped the Cup Final 1-0 over Dortmund after penalties, in Spain Barcelona also did the Double as they pipped
Sevilla (winners of the Europa League Cup against Liverpool)
2-0 aet, and Juventus the same as they beat Inter Milan.
Last but not least, for my regular reader/s who noted my
comments last time out 'bout Hereford and their bull
Ronaldo, commiserations to my mate Stevie B, who hails
from the city of cider (just not as good as Taunton tho'!) and
the SAS (whoops, better not say that as I might become a
target for a “black ops” hit squad!) as his team were not quite
as good as he thought they were, being trounced 4-1 at Wembley in the FA Vase Final by Morpeth Town. Never mind mate,
there's allus next year and who knows, you might even win
the Extra Terrestrial Dyson/Electrolux Midlands Division
league!
Moving swiftly on, don't forget Saturday's Champions League
Final in the San Siro between Real Madrid, gunning for their
11th CL title, and neighbours Atletico, led by Mr Dour himself
Simeone. Remember 2014 when these two last met? Atletico
leading by 1-0 with 1 minute to go of normal time, then Ramos with a header to go in to extra-time, and then wham,
bam, thank you m'am as Real won 4-1 to record their Decima!
Not to be missed methinks, just a shame it's on BT Sport,
whose coverage of the CL this season, in my opinion, has
been absolutely dire and not Sky. In fact so bad, that I've
cancelled my BT coverage for next season, and, no, nuthen to
do with my team not being in it!!!!!
'Til next week, when no doubt we'll start our run-up to the
Euros in France, where already they're talking of an England
win. Hmmmph, as much chance of that as Mnsr Wenger winning the Premier League next year! Cheers, Jezza
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The Guide ...
Transport & Storage
TRANSPORT
UK—Ibiza—UK.
From
25€ per cubic metre, or
no cash through the
swap shop. Call Sandy,
from Spain, 603 52 00
Insurance
Pharmacies. For Details Including Out Of Hours www.COFIB.es
ITV . To Book A Vehicle For An ITV Online
http://bit.ly/ibizanitv
59, from UK 0758 400
2658
or
[email protected]
Employment
Restaurant in Cala de
Trades
Medical Centres. Information & Online appointments
http://bit.ly/ibizandoctor
New Freephone Number For The Samaritans in Spain
900 525 100
Crime. Contact the Policia Nacional in English
Tel 902 102 112
Tel 971 348 271
Mob (Eng) 638 923 119
www.theibizan.com
[email protected]
Editor: Nicholas Gibbs
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Cala De Bou, 07829, Ibiza
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Property
Is Fixed Rate
The Way to Go?
For decades property buyers
in Spain have turned their
nose up at the fixed-rate
mortgage, almost always
choosing to go for the variable-rate option instead.
But now, recent figures published by the National Consumer Institute (INE) have
revealed that this tendency is
changing – and fast.
Data shows that in February
this
year,
the
number
of people who have taken
out a fixed-rate mortgage
has reached 10.8% of the
total.
The average interest rate
given to these mortgages sat
at around 3.31%.
However, what experts are
seeing now is that the number of people preferring to
take out a fixed-rate or mixed
mortgage is rising rapidly,
and is expected to register
20% of all mortgages in Spain
within a few months.
Despite the fact that interest
rates are at the lowest they
have ever been, many families are deciding to take the
fixed-rate option, basically
for the peace of mind, knowing that the interest rate on
their monthly repayments
will remain the same for the
duration of the contract.
According to a survey carried
out, these are the 5 best
fixed-rate or mixed mortgages for 20 years on offer at the
moment, with regards to the
nominal interest rate solely:
Hipoteca Naranja mixta
from ING: 1,99% (10 years)
and Euribor +0,99% for
the rest
Hipoteca BBVA: 2,25%
Hipoteca
Ahora
from
Liberbank: 2,25%
Hipoteca fija Bankinter:
2,40%
Hipoteca fija from Banco
Santander: 2,40%
Although the nominal rate is
the first thing to look at,
there are other things to take
into consideration as well
when checking out which
mortgage offer suits you
best.
For example, ING does not
charge an opening fee, but
Bankinter and Activobank do
(1%).
You also need to check
whether banks charge for
fulfilling your mortgage early. Banco Santander charges
0.5% interest if you cancel
your mortgage within the
first five years, and 0.25% for
cancelling it after.
With the Euribor as low as it
is at the moment, it makes
sense for many people to
take out a variable-rate mortgage. And it looks like the
Euribor is set to register low
figures for at least a few
years. It’s what will happen
when interest rates start to
go up that is probably worrying many people. Sometimes
the security of knowing what
you will have to pay for the
full period is the best.
http://www.onthepulse.es/
Ref: 565
498,000€,
2 beds
152m2 built on
650m2 plot
San Jose
Ref: 499
2,800,000€
5 beds
509m2 with
10,780m2 plot
Santa Agnes
Ref: 531
750,000€
4 beds
1100m2 plot
San Agustin,
Port des Torrent
Ref: 595
495,000€
3 beds
120m2 built on
m2
210 plot
San Jose
Ref: 607
499,000€ neg
3 beds
200m2 build
m2
on 1006 plot
Cala de Bou
Ref: 603
399,000€
3 beds
97m2
Cala Tarida
70m2
Ref: 550
525,000€
2 beds
95m2 build with
terrace
Cala Carbo
Ref: 359
2,100,000€
1,750,000€
7 beds
2
140m built on 7000m2 plot
San Jose

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