The North at the World Travel Market

Free varifocal
lenses
with glasses from 89€
See our ad inside
for details
59€
Santa Ponça
Avenida Rei Jaume I, 117
871 964 331
TALK OF THE NORTH
Talk of the North – 50mm x 75mm – MASTHEAD
12th
12TH November
NOVEMBER 2015
FRE
E!
The North at the World Travel Market
The holiday season may be at an end but
for those who manage local tourism it
has just started to get busy. The world
convened in London last week to
promote their tourist facilities and the
Balearic Islands had its very own stand.
Both Alcudia and Pollensa sent their
own teams.
Alcudia’s line-up was made up of
representatives from the Town Council
and the Association of Hotels in
Alcudia-Can Picafort. While there,
tourism councillor, Joan Gaspard Vallori,
held a series of meetings with travel
companies and agencies that were
interested in holding events in the
town. It was also useful to promote
the concept of sports tourism to
leading tourist agencies.
Meanwhile the Councillor Aguiló,
in charge of Promotion of the town,
expressed the need to be cautious
of high expectations ahead of next
season stressing the need to present
the town at such international fairs and
meetings to ensure it can keep up and
stay competitive.
Pollensa was keen to present its new
website which it launched just before
the WTM as well as its new sporttourism package. TOTN met with
Liliana Capllonch who is in charge
YOUR FREE LOCAL PUBLICATION • NEWS, SPORT, FEATURES AND MUCH MORE
2
Local News
Walls of Alcudia
need urgent fix
The walls of Alcudia are
to undergo works due to
a possible albeit partial
collapse. In one of the entry
gates cracks in construction
were detected and
investigations revealed that
they are getting gradually
bigger. Although there is
no imminent danger, the
council requested urgent
authorization from the
Consell de Mallorca to carry
out consolidation works to
prevent further damage. The
work is now to be undertaken
by a specialist firm and must
be completed before the end
of the year to make way for
a larger project currently
being drafted, which will see
the visitable part of the walls
extended.
The budget allocated to the
work amounts to €50,000
which will be paid entirely by
the municipal coffers.
Europeos
por España
Seminar: UK’s EU
Referendum
The British Government has
confirmed that there will
be a Referendum some time
in 2017 to decide whether
Britain will remain in the
European Union, or out.
Very many British citizens in
Mallorca are worried about
how this will affect their
daily lives here. This concern
has been increased somewhat
by the recent announcement
by Prime Minister David
Cameron that there will
be “no Norwegian style
compromise”. That is to say,
there will be no negotiated
‘Part in, part out’ situation.
This is a completely new
situation, as it is the first
time a member state wishes
to leave the EU, while there is
quite some queue of countries
applying to join. As there is
little or no real information
available at the moment in
the UK with regard to the
situation of ex-pats, Kate
Mentink and her colleagues at
Europeos por España decided
to investigate and attempt to
gather as much information
together as possible and
present at a seminar, which
will be held here in the north.
The speakers include Javier
Blas, an acknowledged expert
on European affairs, and
Kate Mentink many heads of
departments, as well as other
sources.
There will also be one or two
informed British citizens who
will come along and join the
debate, including the Daily
Bulletin’s Andrew Ede, and
consultant James Rieley.
The event will be on Tuesday
17th at the Stay Restaurant,
see the What’s On pages for
more detail.
New Tapas Route
Launched in Alcudia
The first ever ‘Alcudia tasta
tapes’ was held last Thursday.
It is a new initiative of a
group of restaurateurs in
Alcudia who are pursuing
the proposal of the City of
Alcudia. The tapas route was
launched with 14 restaurants
and cafes, all are publicized
on the new posters and
leaflets that promote the
gastronomy of the town.
The route will be held every
Thursday (except holidays)
from 19:30.
T A L K
¡Hola!
Sa Bassa Museum
Partners with
Alcudia Council
Last week representatives
from the Fundación Yannick
i Ben Jackober met officials at
Alcudia Town Council to sign
an agreement to promote the
tourism in the municipality.
One result of the agreement
is the installation in the
Tourist Office in Alcudia of
a promotional desk for the
museum. The council has also
stated its commitment to the
Museum of Sa Bassa Blanca,
in routes, audio guides and
mobile applications.
While the museum will
enjoy promotion, it will also
help show Alcudia’s cultural
aspect, that it is a modern and
dynamic town with plenty to
offer.
Donation Made by
Alcudia Council
After the Fira in Alcudia,
all proceeds were gathered
and presented to the
representatives of the
organisation, Un Lazo en
Movimiento. In all, €2,120
was raised during the
Cooking workshop. The
cooking show and tasting was
a great success with visitors
to the fair and looks set to
continue in future fairs. Linda
Breevaart of the charity
Un Lazo en Movimiento is
currently holding Christmas
decoration workshops across
the island including one in
Alcudia.
Work Begins in
Puerto Pollensa
After much hesitation, the
work to pedestrianize Puerto
Pollensa’s frontline has begun.
The road from the Eolo Hotel
to C/ Elcano is closed and
the bus stop has moved to C/
Roger de Flor just behind the
Miguel Capllonch buildings.
A lot still needs to be decided,
the flow of traffic behind
the frontline for a start, but
what is known now, buses
will not be on the frontline
anymore. Instead the council
want as much movement for
pedestrians on the frontline,
there will be only minimal
traffic, as little as possible. For
now, the taxi stand remains in
the same place but when the
work moves to the next stage,
this may be reconsidered.
New Look and Feel
for the Fira de
Pollensa
The XXIV edition of the
Craft Fair in Pollensa presents
significant developments
regarding its aesthetic image.
This was announced last week
when the mayor, Michel
Angel March, the Councillor
for Fairs, Liliana Capllonch,
and representatives of the
Association of Artisans
of Pollensa, presented the
program, which will be
held this weekend. This year
the fair will focus on the
aesthetics of the Claustre
where the fair takes place.
Luis Granado, President
of the Associations of
Artisans, told press that “We
changed the elements used
in recent years, making it
more welcoming, giving
importance to both the
product and the artisan. We
created scenes of craft, which
is the motto of this year”.
The fair will be inaugurated
on Friday 13th at 6pm.
The doors will be open on
Saturday from 11-2pm and
4-10pm. On Sunday it will
be open from 10am-9pm and
on Monday, from 10-2pm.
See the What’s On pages for
highlights of the Fair.
As if by magic the North of
Mallorca has turned overnight
into a quiet peaceful yet
gloriously sunny haven. While
we’re saying farewell to
tourists, those in the planning
stages are really busy getting
everything ready for next
season. Not least in Puerto
Pollensa with the work on
the pedestrianization actually
happening. I’m looking forward
to seeing the end results. Keep
in touch with pictures of what’s
going on here or elsewhere in
the north. And we’ll be back
on the 10th December - TOTN
is once a month in the winter
months.
Hasta luego!
Joanna
Editor
685 326 094
[email protected]
www.TOTNMallorca.com
www.facebook/
talkofthenorthmallorca
Depósito legal:
PM-00320-2008
Printed by SeriGrafic 4 Colors
Via Argentina 20
07460 Pollensa
Tel: 971 530 004
Neither TOTN nor any of its
associates accepts responsibility
or liability for transactions,
disputes or damages arising
from contacts made through
adverts placed in TOTN.
While TOTN endeavours to keep
all information and content
relevant and correct at the time
of printing, TOTN cannot be
held liable for any changes or
errors.
O F
T H E
3
N O R T H
Police Fiesta
of Fairs and Markets,
Commerce, Cala San Vicente
and Tourism. With the build
up to the Fira in Pollensa, this
is a busy week for her but she
found time to talk to us about
the WTM.
How did it go? We saw a lot
of people, many of whom
already know us, they are
already interested in our
hotels and our town.
New deals? In the next couple
of weeks we will do a report
on the before and after and
show what deals were made.
We are also seeing more
people on our website so we
can see that it is growing.
So sports tourism? We have
many new sports facilities,
which are used only in the
afternoon, after school. Some
hotels ask us if they can use
them for their guests for
training. We are happy for
them to use it, as they are
otherwise empty. They have
access to them until they get
booked by somebody else.
But the hotels pay the same
price as the general public
do and they have to book,
just like everybody else. We
are also opening the Gola
birdwatching centre very
soon, and the guide is online
on our new website. This
could help increase the season
into the spring and autumn.
We’ll also be going to London
Bike and Fitur in Madrid to
show what we have to offer.
With all this investment,
do you have measures in
place to check the success?
We’ll start seeing results in
one year, we’re looking at
website numbers we can look
but physical visitors it will
be a year before we see any
results. We have the product,
now we have to put it out
there and do the work. Now
we have everything in place
to promote self catering
holidays, and show how much
the town has to offer.
Esra North Celebrates
Special invitations had been
sent out, special guests were
invited and the restaurant
and entertainment booked.
The 30th Anniversary
Celebrations of ESRA North
promised to be great event,
and nobody was disappointed.
Founder members of ESRA
North had been invited, and
they were joined by former
Chairs of ESRA North and
current members. Nearly 100
members and guests joined
together to celebrate the last
30 years. Restaurant Tango
was the chosen location,
and excellent food was
appreciated by everyone.
Members of ESRA North
were delighted by the
presence of two special
guests, Gillian Brion, the
On Saturday 7th November
Alcudia celebrated the feast
of the Guardian Angels, for
the local police of the town.
The council accompanied
the entire body of the local
police with their families,
as well as retired police
officers and widows from the
police family. Other officials
included the Captain of the
Guardia Civil in Inca, the
Colonel of Pollensa’s seaplane,
a representative of the Army
Chief of Pinar, among others.
The day included a religious
ceremony followed by lunch.
by Howard Mullen
British Vice Consul
for the Balearics and
Elaine Brannan the
British Vice Consul for
Mallorca (pictured with
Christine Maynard).
The entertainment was
provided by The Shake Rattle
and Road Show, featuring
Denny D and Nicky Marie.
ESRA North were lucky to
be able to book the duo
before their trip to entertain
in Scotland.
Members of the ESRA
North Committee had
organized this very successful
evening, and ESRA North
Membership Secretary, and
ESRA North Social Secretary,
Brenda and Brian Lowndes
had managed to keep their
Wedding Anniversary a
secret (for most of the
evening!)
The next big ESRA North
event? A big Christmas Bazaar,
which will take place on
Saturday 21st November from
10am-2p.m. at the Vecinos
Rooms in Puerto Pollensa.
This event will benefit two
charities, ASNIMO The
Downs Syndrome Association
of The Balearics, and AFAMA,
the Association for people
with Alzheimer’s.
4
Fira de Pollensa,
What’s on this Month?
Vermetura at the Fira, a Vermouth stand in the Craft Fair, runs
until Sunday 15th
Pollensa: CineClub at Club Pollensa: Papuzsa, the story of
the first Roma poet to see her work published in Poland.
8.30pm Club Pollensa
Tapas Routes in Pollensa and Alcudia
NOVEMBER
2015
Friday
13
How do you think you can improve communication between
Residents and the Council? How do you think public
participation in policy-making can be improved? Here’s your
chance to give your views, 6.00pm Can Llobera
Pollensa: 6.00pm inauguration of the Fair. In the Claustre.
Gegants from 6.00pm outside the Residential home,
behind the Claustre. Open door at Pollensa Radio.
Fira Party with live music at Club Pollensa from 11.00pm
Alcudia: Hanna dels tres Països (Hannah of three countries)
by Theatre of the lizard. At the Auditori d’Alcudia, 6.00pm,
€5
Pollensa: For the second year the Sindicat de la Birra
(Union of Beer) will host the Cervezarium Pollensa, where
you can try a collection of extraordinary craft beer and
food from the Koldo Royo food truck. from 7.00pm, C/del
Convent. Runs until Sunday 15th
7.15pm Presentation of the new website from Prodis, C/
Sant Josep, 4
8.00pm Photography exhibition ‘Beginnings of Pop-Rock
in Pollensa’, Club Pollensa
10.30pm Concert from Pollensa groups in Plaza Major
Pollensa:
NOVEMBER
2015
Sunday
15
2015
Saturday
14
7.30pm Audiovisual Show ‘Mira mira els padrins’ in Plaza
Major
10.15am, Photography Competition for Tourism Pollensa,
organized by the Tourist Office
8.00pm Correfoc with dimonis and drummers, Ca de Bou
10-1pm, Workshop – for Tir de Fona ‘Slinging’ at the
Children’s Park
Pollensa: Cervezarium Pollensa, try a collection of
extraordinary craft beer and food from the Koldo Royo food
truck. C/del Convent.
The Whitebox is holding a workshop on “Recycling
teen clothing” for kids 11-15 years. Take as many items
for recycling along to the workshop, there will be a
competition for best garment and participants can learn
about fashion and sustainability. From 11.00am Club
Pollensa
4.30-7.30 Activities in Placa Monnares with Mon
d’Aventura. Including zip lines, rope bridges, slackline,
archery
7.00pm, Ball de Bot, traditional Mallorcan dance, 9.00pm
Concert from the Banda de Musica de Pollensa, “Swing,
Swing, Swing”, Plaza Major
Pollensa: Cervezarium Pollensa, try a collection of
extraordinary craft beer and food from the Koldo Royo
food truck. C/del Convent. Runs until Sunday 15th
from 10.00am Car exhibition along C/Cecili Metel
T H E
Llubi Honey Fair
NOVEMBER
2015
19
NOVEMBER
2015
Friday
20
Dijous Bo in Inca
NOVEMBER
Tapas Routes in Pollensa and Alcudia
NOVEMBER
2015
Saturday
21
Puerto Pollensa: A WORLD OF SOUNDS: Five stories from
five continents. Children will dance, sing and take part in
the show. Sala Parroquial, 12.00pm
Caimari: Feria d’Oliva
Tuesday
17
Europeos por España Seminar talking about the “UK
Referendum, In-Out of the EU. How will it affect me?”
Speakers: Lawyer specialized in European Affairs, Javier
Blas. President of Europeos por España, Kate Mentink.
In
collaboration with Centre Balears Europa, Govern Balear.
4:30pm at Stay Restaurant, Puerto Pollensa.
Saturday
28
NOVEMBER
2015
Sunday
29
DECEMBER
2015
5
NOVEMBER
2015
Sunday
22
Pollensa, Cinema: The Song of the Sea, Two brothers enter
a world where the only reference is the legends told by
their mother. For all ages, Club Pollensa 4.30pm
DECEMBER
2015
Sunday
6
Caimari: Feria d’Oliva
Llubi: Honey Fair
DECEMBER
2015
Monday
NOVEMBER
2015
Thursday
26
Pollensa, Cinema: Slow West, Adventures of a young
Scottish aristocrat and a bandit through the American wild
west. 12yrs+, Club Pollensa, 8.30pm
7
DECEMBER
2015
Tuesday
Tapas Routes in Pollensa and Alcudia
Confirmation by Saturday 14th November to: [email protected]. Or telephone: 971.866426.
Free
varifocal
lenses
with glasses from 89€
59€
At Specsavers, if you buy any single pair of glasses from our 59€ range or above,
we’ll fit Standard PENTAX varifocal lenses, usual price 79€, free. Alternatively,
if you prefer any other varifocal lens you can still save, with a 79€ discount.
All our lenses include a scratch-resistant treatment at no extra charge.
FREE EYE TEST
Valid for one test booked on or before 6 December 2015. Present voucher
at time of test. Cannot be exchanged for cash or used with other offers. One per person, at named
Specsavers stores only. Request an eye test online
at specsavers.es or by calling your local store.
Santa Ponça 871 964 331
Avenida Rei Jaume I
Cannot be used with other offers. 199€ Fineform and Rimless ranges: include 1.6 PENTAX Standard varifocal lenses. All lenses are scratch-resistant.
Extra Options available at an additional charge. Subject to suitability. Ends 6 December 2015. Eye test usually 15€. ©2015 Specsavers. All rights reserved.
Kitchen intercultural: pasta, pizza and fantasy. Registration:
17th-20th at the Cultural Centre G.C. Colonya between
13:00-14:30 h. or contact
971 530 015 ext 211. [email protected]. At Costa I
Llobera School, 10.00am
Alcudia: Concert with Los Javaloyas a group of five
musicians originally formed in 1952. The evening will hold
interpretations of the group’s usual repertoire. At the Auditori
d’Alcudia, 7.00pm, €16/€18
Saturday
Alcudia: Cinema, ‘Everest’ starring Jake Gyllenhall and Keira
Knightly. At the Auditori d’Alcudia, 6.00pm, €5
2015
2015
Pollensa: Concert from Pollensa’s School of Music,
Convent, 7pm
Puerto Pollensa: ESRA North Christmas Bazaar, from
10.00a.m. to 2.00p.m. at The Vecinos Rooms
Vermetura at the Fira, a Vermouth stand in the Craft Fair
NOVEMBER
5
N O R T H
Caimari Olive Oil Fair
11.00am, Tir amb fona, Final of the Balearic Championships,
Can Escarrinxo (football pitch)
Pollensa:
NOVEMBER
10.00am, Animals in the carpark behind the Renault Garage,
Horseriding from 11.00am
O F
Dijous Bo
Thursday
Participatory Workshop on Civic Participation
T A L K
8
Pollensa: Concert, Jaume Tugores Trio, Club Pollensa,
8.00pm
Christmas Festival at the Club de Mar Mallorca, in Palma.
Activities for the whole family including a market, food
trucks, live music, ice rink and more! All profits raised will go
to ASPANOB (Assoc. Of Parents of Children with Cancer,
Baleares).
Visit www.clubdemar-mallorca.com, or contact 971 40 36 11
or [email protected] for more information
Christmas Festival at the Club de Mar Mallorca, in Palma.
Activities for the whole family including a market, food
trucks, live music, ice rink and more! All profits raised will go
to ASPANOB (Assoc. Of Parents of Children with Cancer,
Baleares).
Christmas Festival at the Club de Mar Mallorca, in Palma.
Activities for the whole family including a market, food
trucks, live music, ice rink and more! All profits raised will go
to ASPANOB (Assoc. Of Parents of Children with Cancer,
Baleares).
Christmas Festival at the Club de Mar Mallorca, in Palma.
Activities for the whole family including a market, food
trucks, live music, ice rink and more! All profits raised will go
to ASPANOB (Assoc. Of Parents of Children with Cancer,
Baleares).
Artisans at the Fira - Work out your shopping list before you get there!
Antònia Pol Salom:
Ceramic Artist
Guillem Monserrat Moll: Chair Seat Weaver
Prodis: Association for Disabled
Gregorio Vizcaino Vizcaino: Leatherwork and embosser
Catalina Torrandell Cifre: Seamstress
Mestre Paco: Interiors
M. de Lluch Recalde: Artesan designer
Maria Trepat: artesan clothes
Pedro Capó “Fusteria Capó”: furniture
Biel Cortès Lliteras: Metalwork
Antònia Mateu Torregros: Traditional Clothes
L’encruia: ironwork
8 Ulls: Jewellery and design
Teixits Vicenç: Artesan fabric
Vidres Gordiola: artesan glass
6
Jacint Alsina: Puzzles
Potajito Instruments: cane instruments
L’Agora: Siurells
Miguel Alberti Rotger “SA TEULERA”: Traditional ceramics
Fils i pedaços - Montse Diaz: knitting
Andrés Texeira Alvez: mosaics
Tomeu Cifre Bennàsar: guitar/violin maker
Sebastià Serra Pascual: Restoration of bicycles
Can Huguet - Magdalena Huguet: tiles
Ferreria Ca’n Colom: Ironwork furniture
Germans Tortella: furniture
Veronica Bilicka Bovone: Clothes design
Maria del Mar Pons Serra: clothes and accessories
Flavia Alejandra Flores Allende: woollen textiles
Salvador Martinez Massanet: basketware
T A L K
O F
T H E
Santa’s
Saturday
Following last year’s first ever collaboration with Radio One
Mallorca for the Help a Mallorca Child campaign, TOTN
and English Radio Pollensa are teaming up to host “Santa’s
Saturday”. During Charles’ Saturday afternoon show, TOTN
readers and English Radio Pollensa listeners and all their
friends are invited to the studio for an afternoon of Christmas
fun. We will be hosting a mince pie competition, a mulled
wine demonstration, Spanish Christmas gourmet goodies and
some carol singing as well. We will have face painting for the
children and some extra entertainment as well as your chance
to get on the show with your own song dedications to loved
ones near and far.
Fira Special
10% discount
C/ Mestral 1,
Puerto Pollensa
Facebook.com/
Mestral-Boutique
7
N O R T H
Entry to the event is either a brand new toy or €5 which will
given to the older children in need. All toys will be passed to
the Allen Graham charity for their annual Christmas party,
which will be held the very next day. It’s at this party when
staff and volunteers give children from the Allen Graham
homes their very own Christmas present.
Please come along, enjoy a fun Christmassy event and spread
some joy to others who might not be getting a trip from Santa
this year.
When?
Saturday 12th December, when that Christmassy feeling is
beginning to sink in!
Where?
At the Radio Pollensa Studios, behind the Claustre, in
front of the PAC and the Residential Home.
Who?
Everyone! Bring your kids too!
What to bring?
A present (brand new please) or €5. Your home-cooked
mince pies if you would like to enter the competition!
And...
If you are business and would like to contribute please get
in touch. Whether you would like to donate money, toys
or anything else, we’d love to hear from you.
We are on the move!
Closer to you
Ibex Insurance, your local broker for all your insurance needs
From the 26th October
you can find Anke and Kelly at:
C/ Zaragoza 1, Centro Comercial Mercadona
07181 Son Caliu, Calvià, Mallorca
T: 971 677 733 • [email protected]
www.ibexinsure.com
Spanish Lesson
8
Our new Spanish lesson features will equip you with knowledge and skills, allowing you to
build on your Spanish language each week. Valeria will introduce each lesson, how you can
use it and then how to practice. So, cut out and keep the lessons each week and take from it
what you can. You will soon be speaking Spanish with your neighbours!
Build your language skills
Using Regular Verbs
All English verbs in their
infinitive form are preceded
by the word “to”: to speak , to
work, for example. All Spanish
verbs in their infinitive form
end either in AR, ER or IR.
When we use Spanish verbs we
change them to accommodate
who we are talking about, this is
called verb conjugation. Because
there are six different ‘voices’ (I,
you, he/she, we, you and they),
then there are six different verb
endings for each group (AR, ER,
IR). But don’t worry, there is a
structure you can apply to make
up simple sentences:
Sudoku
8
5
7
3
4
1
4
1
9 2
5
9
6 4
2
The lessons are compiled by Valeria Van Domselaar who is available for private Spanish and
Catalan Classes. Contact her on 682 622 898 or by email, [email protected].
Subject
Yo - I
Tú - You
Él/Ella - He/She
Nosotros/as - We
Vosotros/as - You (Pl)
Ellos/as - They
Verb base
Cant(ar)
Beb(er)
Viv(ir)
Verb Ending AR
canto
cantas
canta
cantamos
cantáis
Verb Ending ER
bebo
bebes
bebe
bebemos
bebéis
Verb Ending IR
vivo
vives
vive
vivimos
vivís
cantan
beben
viven
Now Practice!
¿Tú vives en Mallorca también ?
Y vosotros, ¿estudias español ?
Sí, yo vivo en Mallorca, pero mi marido vive
en Francia todo el verano.
Hoy por la mañana camino con mi perra
por la montaña y luego, cuando llego a casa
cocino.
Vivimos aqui juntos en invierno cuando él
no trabaja.
Mis hijos comen pasta, mi marido y yo
adoramos la carne.
Aprendemos español y hablamos con amigos
que hablan muy bien y nos ayudan.
5 8
6
7
3
1
5
Mi hija mayor me ayuda a recoger la mesa
mientras mi marido lee en la terraza.
2
9
5
3 4
1
7
3
Puzzle by websudoku.com
Solution from last time
7
9
1
2
5
4
3
8
6
3
6
5
8
7
1
9
4
2
2
4
8
3
9
6
5
1
7
8
7
3
5
1
2
4
6
9
9
2
6
4
8
3
1
7
5
1
5
4
9
6
7
2
3
8
6
1
9
7
4
5
8
2
3
4
8
2
6
3
9
7
5
1
5
3
7
1
2
8
6
9
4
Puzzle by websudoku.com
Quick Crossword
ACROSS
DOWN
1. Found
4. Ahead of time
7. Stir
8. Speak slowly
9. Stared angrily
12. Most immature
15. Divergent lines
17. Emotional shock
18. Torment
21. Technical sketch
22. Literary style
23. Perspired
1. Lawsuit contestant
2. Enrages
3. Tie in race
4. Viewed
5. Delighted
6. Shout
10. Perishing
11. Erupted
13. Foiled
14. Untouched (of meal)
16. Curved fruit
18. Tiny branch
19. Rim
20. Flying mammals
© Lovatts Puzzles
The Sport
of
the
North
Introducing BiciRescue.me
A new bicycle rescue and recovery service
for cyclists facing a mechanical breakdown
was launched last week. We talk to the
owner, Gary, to get the lowdown.
What inspired you to do it?
Firstly, we love cycling in Mallorca and
want to do everything we can to make
the experience as brilliant as it can be for
everyone who comes here. Visitors’ time here is limited and this
will get them back on the road asap. Whether it’s a first-time
visitor who is a little daunted or an experienced visitor who
does not want to spoil a whole day’s cycling with a breakdown.
Secondly, I run the Mallorca Cycle Shuttle, which opens up
new routes by taking cyclists from one location and drops
them in another to cycle back. There was always the worry that
one of our cyclists would suffer a mechanical breakdown and it
would spoil their day.
I had a medical issue 4 months ago, and ended up cycling home
when I really should have called an ambulance because I was
concerned what was going to happen to my expensive bike.
Lastly, I was chatting with a cycling holiday company, and they
suggested starting a service like this – it was the final push I
needed to make it happen.
Are you targeting the service at the less
mechanically-inclined specifically?
We are not necessarily targeting the less
mechanically minded more than the experienced
cyclists, but hopefully the availability of this
service will offer peace of mind to everyone that
they will not be left stranded. Our feeling is that
problems can arise that even experienced cyclists
cannot deal with and if this happens, the day’s
cycling is often over unless they have our cover.
Would you say it is a service more for visitors than for residents?
The service is available to everyone, but locally based athletes
often have a local support network and are able to call a friend to
come and take them home or take them to the nearest bike shop
so we feel BiciRescue.me will be less appealing for locals than for
visitors. We have not yet got as far as offering annual policies for
this very reason, but it is something we may do in the future from
our ongoing discussions with local clubs. Our website will be
available in Spanish and German as well as English.
Check out the website at www.bicirescue.me or
Facebook.com/BiciRescuMe
The prices are very reasonable, is it a money-making venture
or for the love of the sport?
It is our contribution towards encouraging people to come and
explore this wonderful island and we feel that these are the
prices that will still hopefully allow us to break even (before
2056!). Overall, it’s a pleasure to help people feel less nervous
about venturing far and wide as well as getting everyone back
on the road as soon as possible.
Get fit with Kim
Tailored fitness programmes that get results
One-to-one or small groups
Weekly bootcamp sessions
Train Hard. Feel Good.
www.facebook.com/kimmatthewspersonalfitnesstrainer • +34 651 565 126
Sport at the WTM
Mallorca’s Sporting contingent at last week’s World Travel
Market included Sir Bradley Wiggins, 1980s Irish cycling
legend Sean Kelly, Spanish World Cycling Champion Joan
Llaneras and Trail Runner Casey Morgan.
L-R Casey Morgan, Sean Kelly, Biel Barcelo (VP of Balearics),
Sir Bradley, Francina Armengo (President) and Joan Llaneras.
Your online travel guide for everything you need to plan, book & enjoy your holiday
T A L K
O F
T H E
11
N O R T H
Look after your
R&R at Tienda
Relaxing:
Sofas, beds and
everything else
you need to relax.
Jaume Vives Palau
To list your items for sale please call Joanna at 685 326 094 or email [email protected].
WANTED
Retired gentleman resident
Mallorca 12 yrs. Spanish speaker.
Clean license, fit, conscientious,
reliable. Seeks work as gardener,
maintenance, property manager.
Low rates. Excellent references.
Please phone 971.534306
Wanted to buy:
• Good quality petrol hedge
cutter
• Wide-cut patrol powered lawn
mower
• Small outboard motor 2 or 3 HP.
Please ring 971534306.
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Groundfloor apartment in Port de
Pollença – Llenaire of approx. 70
m2, furnished.
Community swimming pool
(direct access), 2 bedrooms
Living room amd kitchen,
combined (furnished and fully
fitted), Covered terrace
Garden environment community
Private garden of 65m2
Very good condition
Mobile: 629 22 11 50
Quaint, pretty, two bedroom
Finca on plot of c.500 m2 in
tranquil S’Ubac, Crestatx five
minutes from La Puebla.
Consisting of two double
bedrooms, lounge and dining
area, kitchen and family
bathroom. There is also further
kitchen/utility area to the rear.
Busy Restaurant in Puerto
Pollensa looking for a
Front of House
Restaurant Manager
for the 2016 season
starting mid-March.
Minimum 2 years experience.
Languages: English and Spanish.
Please send CVs to:
[email protected]
Large glazed entrance Porch
leads into open plan living/dining
area with American style kitchen.
Lounge area leads to large front,
south facing private garden,
which benefits from a Summer
House, 5m dia. swimming pool
and spacious dining patio with
barbecue area. Asking price for
private sale is 199,500€ ono.
For more information please
contact +34 971 862076.
Property investment Opportunity
- Pollenca Finca in 1 acre
grounds, 3 bedrooms, central
heating, double glazing, high
speed broadband, 499,000
euros for outright sale or with
guaranteed rental income
of 10,800 euros per annum.
Tel.971534037 or Movil 602542213
Leasehold For Sale. Cafeteria/
pizzeria/restaurant on the first
line of Port de Pollenca! The
current owner has complied with
all the papers and all is in perfect
condition. For more information
call 634 768 519.
Studio apartment for sale port
d’Alcudia, refurbished new patio
doors, retiled throughtout, new
bathroom with shower,hot/
cold A/C, fabulous seaviews,
10 min walk to beach, close to
all local shops. Must be seen to
be appreciated. Price £55,000.
Phone 622389922
Detached 2-level villa with large
pool. Fully equipped kitchen,
1 bathroom, shower room,
downstairs WC, 3 bedrooms.
Central heating and aircon.
Superb outdoor area. Gotmar,
Puerto Pollensa. €495,000
for quick sale. Please contact
[email protected] +44
(0)771 6644833
For Sale 450k, Camino de Can
Seguinot 88, La Vila Urbanization,
Pollença. 1000 square meter lot
with beautiful views. 255 metre
house for demolition or major
restructure and remodeling.
Direct from owner. NO AGENTS
Tel: 678-78-80-46
AXA Agent
Insurance for Car, Household, Life, Boat,
Investment, Civil Liability, Accident, Health ...
Crib for babies up to 6 months.
Practically brand new, used
for six weeks in total for
grandchildren. All bedding
included. €100
C/Medico Llopis, 21
Puerto Pollensa
971 106 457
tiendarelaxing@
gmail.com
C/ Tito Cittadini, 7 • 07460 Pollensa • Tel & Fax: 971 533 214
[email protected]
BOATS FOR SALE
Jaguar 21 sailing yacht, built
1989, very pretty with drop keel,
self-furling headsail, lazyjacks,
and good performance. 4
berths, small galley and portapotti. Many replacements since
2007, Tohatsu engine new in
2009, carefully maintained and
complete with free mooring,
road trailer and inflatable dinghy.
Currently being prepared for
putting back in the water in
Puerto Pollensa in May. Photos
available. €7500 ono. harepeter@
btinternet.com or UK mobile
07802 407203
6 metre 3 berth cabin inboard
volvo diesel engine toilet sink
satnav etc €6,855, also new trailer
if needed Call 659 303 699
CARS FOR SALE
Motorcycle For Sale. Kawasaki
ER6N. One mature owner from
new. 14000kms. VGC. New 2year
ITV. €2,950. Tel 627186782.
FOR SALE
Five empty Butano Bottles. €25
each or €100 for all. Contact Peter
on 646 800 384
Phil & Ted’s Dot double in-line
pram, complete with baby bag for
newborns. Good condition, €700
brand new, on offer for €250. 685
326 094
call Ray on 619 170 794
Golf Clubs. Ladies Cleveland
TA7 Iron set 4 -SW inc Gap
Wedge. Graphite shafts. Excellent
condition Inc Ladies carry bag.
150.00€.
Golf Club. Ladies Cleveland
Launcher XL270 10.5 degree Loft.
VGC Inc headcover. 65€
Golf Club. Ladies Taylormade
Burner 3 wood, 15 degree loft.
VGC Inc headcover. 65€
Golf Club Mens set. Lynx Black
Cat Irons 3 to SW. Steel shaft.
Wilson deep Red driver, Titleist 3
Wood. Putter. VGC. 150.00€.
Golf Club. Mens Taylormade
Burner Superfast Driver, 10.5
Degree loft. VGC Inc headcover.
70€
Golf Club. Odyssey Rossie White
Hot Putter. 89cm length shaft. 50€
Telephone :- 971 866 923
Mobile :- 697427069
Casa del Roble
has moved to:
Calle Catalunya 4
07011 Palma
T: 971 546 601
Or shop online at
www.casadelroble.eu
Drop In Centres
Pollensa Care
C/Médico Llópis 6, local 6
Puerto Pollensa
Have you been diagnosed
with cancer?
If you need to talk
call 659 887 455
Son Espases
Block N Floor -2 Door 216
(in front of reception)
Thursday 10.00 - 13.00
[email protected] • www.cancersupportmallorca.com
Estate Agent
Holiday Rentals
Long Lettings & Winter Rentals
www.amcohouse.com
For sale. Agria rotorvator Honda
motor 80 cm wide blades. Good
condition. 350 Euros ono
Also Powerplus petrol hedge
trimmer 22 cc motor 600 mm
cutting blade New condition
85 Euros. Tel 656 439 894
[email protected] • +34 971 532 998 • +34 672 207 441
Pet
LOTUS POOL SERVICES
We can maintain your pool and
property all year round
St Andrew’s Church
Sunday: Sung Eucharist at 10.00am
Thursday: Eucharist 12.30-1pm
Contact Charles: 676 256 795
[email protected]
Would it help to talk to someone?
We listen every day, 6pm-11pm
or email [email protected]
Call 971 867 861
Anglican - Part of the
Diocese of Europe
We are on the main street coming up from
the Port, first right past Eroski
TELÉFONO DE
LA ESPERANZA
Every Wednesday: TGIW ~ 11am–2pm
Homemade cakes and soups - freshly made tea & coffee
Donations only. We also have books, paintings, re-cycled
cards & wifi ~ Ideal after shopping on market day!
For Special Services, regular Social Events & weekly activities please visit our website:
www.anglican-mallorca.org • Chaplain: 971 866 678
We look forward to welcoming you!
Made to Measure Soft Furnishings,
Curtains, Cushions, Awnings, Bedcovers.
NEW: Range of quality
bedlinen now instore!
C Mare Perla 4, Local B
Puerto Alcudia
T: 971 547 878, M: 607 623 845
12
The Mallorquinista by Charles Nutter
Capital Injection
The owner of Real Mallorca Utz Claassen is putting
everything, including money, into his stated aim to ensure
that in its centenary year the club regains its place in La Liga.
He has called for amplification in the capital of the club by
inviting investors to put in no less than €20 million; if he
is to retain overall control then he needs to put up €9
million of his own money. There is no suggestion
that he intends to relinquish his power base so he is
committing himself to another massive investment.
He has reiterated that he wants the club not only
to become a top-flight outfit and succeed in the
top division but also to become a power in Europe.
To that end he has agreed a deal with one of the
top European recruiters of players Gerardo Fuentes.
Fuentes has numerous contacts with many top clubs
and there is expected to be some significant arrivals at
the club in the winter transfer window.
Undoubtedly head coach Chapi Ferrer will be asking for
more firepower. Striker Acuna suffered a serious injury a
while ago and is ruled out for the foreseeable future. Another
striker Coro is a distinct flop. The big summer arrival Rolando
Bianchi has scored once although his effort is faultless and
he has endured a series of bad luck/great defending by the
opposition. He is still a class act and Chapi will hopefully
persevere with him. Winger Arana was injured just seconds
after coming on as a substitute in the game at Leganes. He
has been diagnosed with a serious muscular problem, which
will rule him out of action until after Christmas. Another
winger Moutinho who was showing like he could be a useful
acquisition has been out for several weeks with a niggling
injury. Mallorca will now be scouring the availability lists
with the guidance of Fuentes and big names are expected to
arrive soon. It promises to be an interesting ride under the
stewardship of Herr Claassen.
Chapi has sorted out the defensive woes that plagued the
club last season and if the team can now score more
goals then a rapid rise up the table will be inevitable.
Mallorca’s next games are away, Osasuna on 15th
November and home to Lugo on Saturday 21st
November with a 4pm kick off.
Leganes 0-0 Real Mallorca
A point away from home is always welcome. This took
Mallorca’s recent record to two wins and three draws. This
was not pretty. After Arana came on as a substitute he was
immediately injured leaving the visitors to play with ten men
for the last 15 minutes as all three subs had been used. Win at
home and draw away is a recipe for success.
Real Mallorca 0-0 Zaragoza
Sadly Mallorca couldn’t follow up an away draw with a home
win. Chapi persisted with playing a lone striker and it wasn’t
enough. A few chances were created although at the end of
the day, keeper Wellenreuther preserved a point with two
stunning saves. Mallorca is now one point off the relegation
zone and yet only four off the play off places.