Christmas Market

Dear Ladies,

As you know, a group of friends and me are organizing a Christmas Market in Puzol. We are conscious that a lot of people need different kind of help, and we are so lucky to create the opportunity to help. The money we will raise is going to support the activities of a handicap association in Puzol. They are called "Asociación ADIS". At the market we will sell new items that are donations of different companies, so the prices will be absolutely incredible. We will have clothes, creams, soaps, candles, food, etc.

You are welcome to come and enjoy together with your family a couple of hours of enjoyment. There is going to be games, riffles for everybody and you will also have to possibility to join a Christmas handicrafts activity. Your children will have also the opportunity to have a nice photo together with Santa, who is going to give candies and he will be receiving letters from the children. This market will take place at the SPAI SOCIAL LA BARRACA, CALLE BARRACA, 25 AT PUZOL, ON SATURDAY 13 OF DECEMBER FROM 10:00 UNTIL 20:00.

If you like to collaborate, your help will be more than welcome. We need specially cookies to sell in our bar area. Please write me and tell me if you are going to participate and with how many cookies. By the way, we are going to combine your fantastic cookies with a warm and tasty wine that Desiree Falter will donate.

Thank you very much and remember that whenever we give we also receive.

A lot of kisses,

Paulina Casares

paulinacasares@hotmail.com

tef. 630351290

Last Ladies Lunch for the Year

Hola guapas

This coming Friday - 12th of December is the last organised lunch and this one we will be saying goodbye to Denise who is heading back to the USA for a year.

Denise has requested that we have a lovely lunch at Cinquante Cinq which is very appropriate as it was one of our first venues for Girls Night Out dinners back in 2005.

Alasdair has currently got the Christmas Menu going and including drinks it is 20 euros. He has reduced the price for us cos we are SPECIAL!

So hopefully you are able to come and It will be great to have us all together before Christmas!

Please email Monica if you are attending and once Alasdair has emailed her the menu, you can see what you will be spoilt with!
monicamoosbrugger@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!!!
Bridget

Furniture still for sale

Please contact me this week if you are interested buying some furniture at great prices. The pictures are below but I have sold the drawers x 2, pine wardrobe, and coffee table by the sofa.

Still for sale

2 x childrens beds - 25 euros each
1 x cupboard - 120 euros (Large)
1 x cupboard - 50 euros
1 x cupboard - 40 euros
1 x bookshelf - 50 euros (170 at Ikea)
1 x coffee table - 40 euros
1 x washing machine - 200 euros
1 x fridge - 200 euros
1 x bed - to advise
1 x sofa - to advise
Plus highchairs, girls bike suited for 5 year old+, chairs, office table, metal cabinet, small tables, childrens toys

I am available to meet you at the apartment for you to see. Please call me for times.
Bridget 647 950 526
Have a great week!

Book swap night

Book Swap Night!

(A Not-so-Oprah Book Club…)

If you’re in need of some new books for reading and some scintillating literary discussion… or just an excuse to get out of the house …. I’m hosting a monthly evening for anyone interested in getting together to swap and share in some good reading – there’ll even be cake!

How it works:

You simply bring along a book or two you don’t mind sharing with other people (if you already shared books last time, you’ll still be permitted entry empty handed!). I will keep a record of which books belong to which person and who has borrowed them. When we all get together, you can give a brief synopsis of the book/s – or simply add them to the pile! Anyone interested can borrow the book until the following meeting. You then return with the book (if finished!) at the next meeting, choose a new one and so it goes.

It’s a great chance to broaden your reading options, get together or just indulge a Tuesday night outing.

If you’re interested in coming along, Book Swap Night will be….

Tuesday 9th December

Please just let me know if you’re coming by texting or emailing me so I can pass on our address –

Rach – 663818168 or cahill.rachel@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

And more photos...

More of the furniture for sale

Here are some more photos of the furniture for sale - details below in another posting.

I accidently put the photos of the blue furniture in the posting below. This actually belongs to the apartment so - whoops - not for sale!

Please contact me by email or phone valenciacronica@gmail.com
647 950 526

Bridget

Hola

You have probably seen the horse billboards around town for the Cavalia show. Our friends Jurgen and Mike are raffling off 4 free tickets for the Saturday night show. The odds of winning are probably pretty high. The tickets go from 35 to 300 + euros.

Just go to their Blog holavalencia.net and follow the instructions. You just have to send them an email with the answer to the question, "How long does it take to train a horse for Cavalia?" The answer is here, heck it is "6 months to 10 years".

Suerte

Anthony

Car for sale

BMW 320D STATION WAGON - 2004

P.V.P.: € 14.000,-
Kilometraje: 90.000 km
Fecha matriculación 04/2004
Combustible: Diésel
power: 96 kW / 131 CV
Color: SILVER - METAL

Use of car: ONLY ONE OWNER - me

EXCELLENT CONDITION, ITV PASSED UNTIL 12/2010.

+34-654538922
m.gomez@daygoeventos.com
Maria Gomez

Power Walk, Coffee Catch Up etc

Hola everyone.

It is only 3 weeks until I head off for Christmas holiday's and the numbers of who around is also slowly depleting.

I am trying to cram in quite a few things between now and then but do intend to still do the Power Walk and try and get to the coffee catch ups.

What I will ask of now, is if you intent to come to Power Walk, please text me so I know I have interest. I have got a heap of other things I can be doing, but I still need the motivation to get out walking, but will only do it if I have numbers.

I am also still getting numbers for Helen's Christmas Cooking class so please if you are interested, let me know.

Thanks heaps!!!

Bridget

Furniture for Sale

I am selling some furniture a behalf of a friend.
All of the furniture is from Ikea and is in really good condition.

There are cupboards, drawers, two children's beds, tables with drawers under that roll out, bookshelf, kids table and chairs, assorted small tables and chairs plus more. Adults bed, fridge and washing machine are available but needed until January.

The prices are from 10 euros and the average cupboard is from 50 - 120 euros. Or the highest offer gets the goods. More pictures available

Please contact me if you are interested up until the 14th of December.
Bridget - 647 950 526 or valenciacronica@gmail.com

Shoe Outlet

A new factory outlet has just opened in Paterna, near to the Carrefour. I visited the mother factory store in Elche last year and they had thousands of shoes and boots for all the family at really good prices. I have attached their flyer so you can have the address, phone and map. Here is their webpage: http://www.salvadorartesano.com/default.asp?lang=I. For the Valencia outlet, if you go to the Carrefour Paterna, at that final roundabout, take the La Canyada turn, at the next roundabout, turn left towards the industrial estate, take the first right and it is on the corner on your right. I went today and bought one pair and they gave me a voucher for an additional 15% discount of my next purchase, so if you like their shoes, buy one pair, get your voucher and then buy some more!!!

Anne Napier

SO THERE

After suffering all the vagaries of RyanAir, Valencia Airport took refuge and comfort in the announcement made yesterday that Delta Airlines is to start a non-stop service between Manises and JFK in New York as of next June. The carrier also revealed that there would be four flights a week, and that it was estimated that this new route would add as many as fifty thousand passengers a year passing through Manises. The announcement came after the Valencian Tourist Board convinced the company that Valencia was a secure location, but also helping considerably were the major events staged in the City such as Formula 1 and the Americas Cup Delta revealed that it would be using Boeing 757s for the flights with sixteen seats in BusinessElite class and 158 in tourist class

Discounts!!!

HelloValencia magazine has a website and you can register for free to receive a card which gives discounts at restaurants, shops and more around Valencia.
www.hellovalencia.es - Click on Club Hello, after you enter your details and create a login name you must enter your address once again to receive that card in the post.

Cheers.

Monica Moosbrugger

Ladies Dinner

¡Hola chicas! or this time let´s better say : “Ciao belle!”


Right before starting the season of turkey, big roasts and endless Christmas sweets, we are happy to invite you to November´s Dinner with simple but yummie Pizza and Pasta !


when : Wednesday 26th of November at 20.45 hrs

where: Restaurante “Spaghetti & Blues”

c/ Partida de Vera 109

Paseo Marítimo de la Patacona

46 120 Alboraya (Valencia)

Tel. 963 550 474



The “Spagehtti & Blues” is an Italian Restaurant (who would have guessed that J), some comments on the internet describe it as “as pure Italian style as can be”, serving fresh pasta, pizza from the traditional wood oven and homemade deserts. We´ll judge ourselves – and have our Italian chicas judge its Italian originality!


HOW TO GET THERE : The Restaurant is directly on the Patacona beach, the street belongs to Alboraya but is right on the edge of Valencia city – if you drive down the Avenida de los Naranjos (where the University is located), at the very end you have to turn towards left. It is not too far from the Restaurant “Brassa de Mar” for those who joined February´s dinner.



The menu is proposed as follows and will be around € 27,- :


STARTERS TO SHARE : Pizza and Salad

MAIN DISH : Pasta - individually to be chosen in the restaurant

DESSERT TO SHARE : Selection of Desserts

VINO, SOFT DRINKS, WATER and COFFEE


Please let us know until next Monday 24th if you will attend or not. Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday 26th.

agerken@jacaranda-marketing.com




Benedetta & Noor & Anja

Christmas Bake Day!!!

CHRISTMAS BAKE DAY with Helen
MONDAY 1ST DECEMBER 20008

As the 1st day of December arrives come to enjoy the first ‘wee dram’ of Christmas festivity. Share traditions, decorative ideas and some useful recipes you can make ahead of time so that you have time free to share with your family and friends.

…. with mulled wine and a sit down lunch included
15 euros per person


Location:
23 Guardia Civl, Esc 4, Puerta 30, Valencia 46020
Tel: 963930712 m: 610026305
(5 mins walk from Blasco Ibanez, nearest tram stop
Vincente Zaragoza, nearest metro Benimaclet)

Time: 11.00 am 1.12.08

Please email Bridget if you would like to join in on this fun day. We need to know by Friday 28th if you are interested, as we need a minimum number for the day to go ahead. valenciacronica@gmail.com

Ladies Childless Lunch

Hola chicas

Please contact Monica if you would like to come to the next lunch which is...

At Hosteria El Vizio - Sheree's restaurant
C/Eugines Vines, 105 - Opposite Las Arenas Hotel down near the beach
Friday 21st of November
Approx 15 euros - Monica will confirm with you when you RSVP
Please let her know by Thursday 20th in the morning if you are keen to come along.
monicamoosbrugger@googlemail.com

Things going on in Valencia

Musicoterapia
On Saturdays and Sundays throughout November, the MuVIM (Valencian Museum of Illustration and Modernism) is offering Musicoterapia, a course for children between the ages of 3 and 12, to encourage musical expression, learning and generally having fun! Carried out by La Cullereta Roja, the course will engage all the senses to encourage creativity – sounds and rhythms, concerts, auditions,...

MUVIM
Guillem de Castro, 8 Tel:96 388 37 47

Cavalia

Have you seen the posters around town with the horse on and the big tent at the AC Village. I've heard it's a performance similar to Cirque de Soliel with horses.Tickets range in price from 30 to 119 Eu (click on buy tickets here and Valence...they have jobs advertised too under careers...any equestrian trainers among us? There were others too...they're based in Montreal but will need people here for their shows

Nov 25 to Dec 14 UNDER THE BIG TOP TENT ESPLANADA DEL VELES E VENTS (MALVARROSSA) MARINA REY JUAN CARLOS I

www.cavalia.es

Stay tuned Peter and the Wolf is coming to the Reina Sofia Arts and Sciences too.

www.lesarts.com

Luisa Miller (Verdi) Tragedy in 3 acts

Nov 10,13,20,27 8pm

16, 23 Nov

Length 2.45 hrs

www.lesarts.com

Tickets range from 15 to 135 Eu

See Vicky Mac's info/guide on how to buy tickets to Opera (Archives?)

Thanks for sending that in Danelle!!! Sorry, the font can't get bigger on this one. I don't have time to re type it out.

http://www.skimountain.es/Flyer_Skimountain_2008.jpg

This is from Helen B, to add to what Vicky sent.

Childless Friday Lunch is on this Friday - 7th

Email Monica if you are interested in the lunch this Friday. She will let you know where etc when you RSVP!
monicamoosbrugger@gmail.com

Ski in Valencia???

From: info@thisisvalencia.com
Sent: 11/4/2008 1:08:25 P.M. Romance Standard Time
Subj: Its been a long time coming

ON THE PISTE? IN VALENCIA?
Ski and Snow 08-09 November
This weekend in the RÌo Turia you can ski!
The third edition of the Skimountain show takes place by the Calatrava Bridge, bigger than ever this year with a thirty metre artificial slope to try your hand and a new attraction- snowtubing. The organisers are expecting 15,000 visitors this year so hurry on down...

Thanks Vicky for sending that in (and again she isn't even in town!)

Girls / Ladies Childless Lunch this Friday

Monica will keep you posted with more details very soon... Mark Friday 7th of November in your diary.

Bridget

Book Swap Night! (A Not-so-Oprah Book Club…)

If you’re in need of some new books for reading and some scintillating literary discussion… or just an excuse to get out of the house …. I’m hosting a monthly evening for anyone interested in getting together to swap and share in some good reading – there’ll even be cake!


How it works:
You simply bring along a book or two you don’t mind sharing with other people (if you already shared books last time, you’ll still be permitted entry empty handed!). I will keep a record of which books belong to which person and who has borrowed them. When we all get together, you can give a brief synopsis of the book/s – or simply add them to the pile! Anyone interested can borrow the book until the following meeting. You then return with the book (if finished!) at the next meeting, choose a new one and so it goes.

It’s a great chance to broaden your reading options, get together or just indulge a Tuesday night outing.

If you’re interested in coming along, Book Swap Night will be….

Tuesday November 4th
8pm onwards


Please just let me know if you’re coming by texting or emailing me so I can pass on our address –

Rach – 663818168 or cahill.rachel@gmail.com


Hope to see you there!

Wednesday Coffee Catch Up - Location Change

Hola coffee goers...

I have decided it is time to change the location for the Wednesday get together.
The main reason being, I think it would be nice to support a cafe that is owned by the locals rather than a chain. I find it really sad how many places are closing down around the place at the moment, and if we can help support the locals with our coffee addiction, then we should.
I have picked out Notredame - Calle Salamanca 40
Not only is it Smokefree, but their coffee is a couple of euros cheaper (standard coffee but good) and the food is rather yummy also.
And if it is a nice day, we can sit outside.

So what do you reckon???
Hasta proxima Miercoles!
Bridget

Check out...

www.valenciasailing.blogspot.com

PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON SATURDAY

This Saturday (1st November) is All Saints Day - Todos los Santos.

The good ol Mercadona is closed so I imagine everyone else is! Stock of on TWO days food!

Bridget

School Question

SCHOOLS IN THE AREA OF ROCAFORT, CAMP OLIVAR AND GODELLA.

anybody has kids going to schools in these areas, I would really appreciate some info about them. what your impression is about the school, good and bad stuff etc.
We are looking at moving over to this area and just don't really now where to start.
any info is very welcome.
dorte malene marino
dorte_malene@hotmail.com
961777438 / 653908286

Hola Bridget

This month one spanish magazine CUERPOMENTE comes with a dvd of Aerolates (pilates and aerobics) and it costs 5 euros. The good thing about this dvd is that you can choose to watch it in English.
I hope it will be useful for those who can't make it to the gym.

Alena

Lots of baby things to sell...

En Espanol...

COCHECITO MUTSY
CHASIS “Urban Rider” PLEGABLE Y CON MANILLAR REGULABLE
ROJO 250,00 PRECIO (EUROS)

SILLA DE COCHE MUTSY
PUEDE COMBINARSE CON CHASIS “Urban Rider” Y SALE CON REDUCTOR DE BEBE Y PROTECTOR DE PIES
ROJO 110,00

SILLA DOBLE MUTSY
PUEDE COMBINARSE CON CHASIS “Urban Rider” Y SALE CON DOS CAPOTAS Y SACO DE BEBE’
AZUL MARINO 185,00

SILLA PRENATAL
REGULABLE Y CON RUEDAS
ROJO 40,00

PROTECTOR DE LLUVIA MUTSY
ESPECIFICO PARA COCHECITO / ADAPTABLE A SILLA DE COCHE
TRANSPARENTE 20,00

CUNA DE VIAJE
UTILIZABLE PARA BEBES / A ESTRENAR
AZUL MARINO 30,00

PROTECTOR DE SOL
MODELO NEOZELANDES / A ESTRENAR
NEGRO 20,00

MARSUPIO CHICCO MODELO “GO”
CRUDO 30,00

RADIO- INTERFONO CHICCO COMPLETAS DE ACCESORIOS
BLANCO/AMARILLO 35,00

TODOS LOS PRODUCTOS ESTAN EN PERFECTAS CONDICIONES Y SE OFRECEN AL 50% DEL PRECIO DE COMPRA.
OFRECEMOS UN DESCUENTO DE 10% AL COMPRAR EL PAQUETE COMPLETO DE PRODUCTOS.
PARA MAS DETALLES SOBRE LOS PRODUCTOS MUTSY PODEIS VISITAR www.mutsy.com
ESTAMOS DIPONIBLES A ENVIAR, POR CORREO ELECTRONICO, FOTOS DE TODOS LOS PRODUCTOS EN VENTA.
CONTACTAR CON LAURA 666644933 / laurapicchi@gmail.com

In English...

STROLLER MUTSY
FRAME “Urban Rider” 4-WHEELS + SEAT
RED 250,00 PRICE (EUROS)

CAR SEAT MUTSY
FITS FRAME “Urban Rider” , ADJUSTABLE BACK
RED 110,00

DUOSEAT MUTSY
FITS FRAME “Urban Rider” + BABY FOOTBAGS
NAVY 185,00

BABY SITTER PRENATAL
WITH WHEELS, EASY TO CARRY, ADJUSTABLE BACK
RED 40,00

RAIN COVER MUTSY
FITS STROLLER
TRANSPARENT 20,00

TRAVEL BABY COT
BRAND NEW
NAVY 30,00

STROLLER SUN COVER
BRAND NEW
BLACK 20,00

BABY CARRIER CHICCO
MODEL “GO”
CREAM 30,00

RADIO- INTERPHONE CHICCO
FULLY ACCESSORIZED
WHITE/YELLOW 35,00

ALL ITEMS ARE IN PERFECT CONDITIONS AND ARE OFFERED AT HALF THE PRICE PAID FOR THEM.
WE OFFER AN ADDITIONAL 10% DISCOUNT IN CASE OF PURCHASING OF ALL PRODUCTS.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT MUTSY PRODUCTS YOU CAN VISIT www.mutsy.com.
PICTURES OF ALL PRODUCTS ON SALE CAN BE EMAILED UPON REQUEST.

PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH LAURA 666644933 / laurapicchi@gmail.com

HALLOWEEN...

Hosteria el Vizio does Halloween 31st of October 2008

This time it is for the whole family!
Starting at 19.00 we have a room for the kids with an animator to keep them entertained whilst the adults will be getting their faces painted (plastered)?!

Lots of fun and games for everyone...
Marco will cook up some horrifying Halloween Italian specialties
and Stefano & Isabella will be putting a show on for the kids.
All are welcome. R.S.V.P. before the 30/10/2008 as places are limited.

PS: Please let us know how many adults and kids
will be coming and please include the children's ages!

Email Sheree
sheree.curtis1@gmail.com

I got this off the NZ yahoo news page...

Alinghi wants next America's Cup in 2010
AFP - October 23, 2008, 7:37 am

MADRID (AFP) - America's Cup champion Alinghi said Wednesday it hopes to organise the next edition in 2010 in the Spanish port of Valencia with a new and faster class of yachts.

blah blah blah

Alinghi "is re-opening entries for a multi-challenger 33rd America's Cup from now until 15 December 2008 with the intention of having a match in 2010 in a new and modern class of race yacht" in Valencia.

blah blah blah

But I thought, they couldn't have the AC in 2010 because of the Soccer World Cup???
What is going on???
Bridget

Childless Friday Lunch is on this Friday - 24th

Hi everyone.

We are eating in style at Cinquante Cinq (French Restaurant) located at Joaquin Costa, 55.
Meeting at 2pm
Menu is 12 euros includes starter, main, dessert and one drink.

Monica needs to give Alasdair numbers so if you could email her by Thursday night that you will like to join in. monicamoosbrugger@gmail.com

The only thing Alasdair needs to know if roughly what you might like to nibble on as your main dish, so if you can let Monica know that also.

Platos principales

Pechuga de pollo marinada en soja y lima, con vinagreta de maïz tostado y salteado de setas

Ragout de cerdo con hígos y manzana asada

Filetes de panga en Orly sobre lecho de canónigos y salsa tártara

See you there!
Monica and Bridget

There is a children's theater festival going on now. It is free and
some of it is outdoors. Saw it on a friends website,
http://www.holavalencia.net/

Thanks for that info Anthony!

Girls Night Out

The ladies in Pucol have been having monthly dinners and this is the next one... If you want more info, I can forward you the email ...

¡Hola chicas!

After having had several dinners in Valencia, it’s time for a GNO in Puçol again. And since we have never been to Club Alfinach yet, we thought this might be the occasion!

We are happy to invite you for October’s dinner:

when: Wednesday 29th of October at 20.45 hrs (8:45 PM)

where: Restaurante Club Alfinach

Avenida de Camp de Morvedre

(just before entering Los Monasterios at your right hand side)

Please let us know before Monday the 27th of October if you will be attending. Don’t forget to mention if you like to have meat or fish.

We are very much looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday the 29^th!

noor@feije.com

Daylight Saving Ends...

This coming Sunday morning at something like 2am.
The clocks go back 1 hour.
If you have any family members travelling (regattas), remember to tell them so they catch their flights at the right time!

Bridget

Calling runners...

18º MEDIO MARATÓN DE VALENCIA

Sunday, 16th November, 2009 at 9 am.

Anyone entered and interested in teaming up for a few training runs?

Also MARATÓN POPULAR DE VALENCIA in mid February……

HANNAH ICKERT

M: + 34 667 973 596

hannah@saildesignco.com

POWER WALKS - TUESDAY'S at 3pm!

We generally walk if it looks like it might rain (but don't if it is pouring), so be prepared!
See you there!
Bridget
xx

Whats up in Valencia

Hi,

I have just been looking on www.comunitatvalenciana.com and I thought you would like to know about these to put in the Cronica.

18 Medio Maraton de Valencia - 16/11

It is in Spanish, but I think it says that it is going to be held on the F1 track in the port. You may want to get someone to translate it better than me!!

Greenspace: Vegan Fusion Festival 18/10 1900

There is no other info on this website but sounds interesting.

Plaza de Toros: Feria Medieval 31/10 - 2/11

I have been to this before and it is fantastic, there are food and many other stalls. It's really worth a visit.

Science Museum: Marvel Super Heros

One for the boys (big and small!!)

Also this part of the website http://www.comunitatvalenciana.com/publicaciones/descargas.htm#fiestas has all the pamphlets about all of the "fiestas" and gives you history about them (in English). There are loads of other things you can look up too. It's too late for me now to be going through them all!!!!!

Kelly Lees

FOR SALE

Kids' stuff

STOKKE Bed natural wood, mattress and bumpers included. €300

Prima pappa high chair €45

White Dresser with a changing unit and a mat €45

Prenatal portable high chair €20

Asli Oztekin 677 196 787/ asligurbetci@hotmail.com
Photos available.

Car for sale

FOR SALE
Peugeot 307 HDI
Year: 2006
KM's: 66,650
Excellent condition, a perfect little car for Valencia. Only been used for driving to the super market and back.
We are moving back to NZ so need to sell
$11,000 (ono)
Contact Annabel Pepper Mob: 672028894

English Tutor Required

We are looking for a native English speaker to teach English to our
four children. The children are aged between 8 and 14 years old. They
require three 2-hour afternoon lessons per week at our house near the
Mestalla football stadium and Aragón metro.

Formal teaching qualifications are not required, but experience of
teaching children would be beneficial.

Please call to discuss further on 630 872 316.

Juan Torres
(speaks English)

DEAR FRIENDS OF VIZIO,

WE ARE GOING TO SING IN THE WINTER SEASON, AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO DO IT THAN A NIGHT OF KARAOKE MADNESS!!!

WHEN: WEDNESDAY 8TH OF OCTOBER

WHERE: HOSTERIA EL VIZIO - CALLE EUGENIA VINES 105 (IN FRONT OF HOTEL "LAS ARENAS")

TIME: FROM 21.00 TILL LATE

WHY: TO WELCOME WINTER TO THE SHORES OF VALENCIA!!!

COST: €20 PER PERSON WHICH INCLUDES ALL YOU CAN EAT (YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS MARCO'S FAMOUS LASAGNES) & DRINK (AGUA DE VALENCIA, SANGRIA, CERVESA, SPRITZ & MUCH MUCH MORE).

PRIZES FOR BEST SINGER, WORST SINGER, BEST DRESSED, FIRST TO ARRIVE & NATURALLY LAST TO LEAVE...

R.S.V.P. BY MONDAY 6TH OF OCTOBER AS PLACES ARE LIMITED.

963 727 778

697 792 722

Bridge, Tennis and Metro...

One of my loyal readers has answered a lot of questions about the goings on around the Science Area with the new bridge and tennis stadium etc. Read on and you will be in the loop! Thank heaps for that Anuschka

Hi Bridget!

I just read your post in the cronica regarding the new bridge L'Assut de l'Or. I attach a newpaper article (el mundo) from last week about it.

There they say that actually they wanted to open the bridge for the Formula1. When they saw that they won't make it they said they would get it done for the day of the comunidad valenciana on the 9th of october. But they won't make this either. Now they say that there is no hurry about it and they try to open it by the end of october but they didn't give any exact date.

And there is an other interesting article (las provicias) from yesterday about the subestación electrica (powerstation) that iberdrola is planning underneath the round-about just there. And that the neighborhood is fighting against those plans. What is not mentioned in the article is that the new metro line T-2 will be crossing the bridge and the round-about. I think it's not sure yet if it will continue in c/ pintor maella or in c/ menorca.

Yes the big building next to the bridge (called Ágora) will be hosting the ATP tennis tournament. But I don't know when it will open....

That's the news. ;)

Anuschka

Music Kids

Come Join us for a music and movement class in English for kids from birth to 5 years.

We are starting our fall trimester.

For more info contact us at
music_kids@hotmail.com
www.music-kids.com

The New Bridge and Tennis Stadium???

Click on to this picture to enlarge

I took this from El Corte Ingles last week. The bridge is still not open and no one knows when they expect it too.
Bridget

Just Price

I have found a second-hand store close to la Casa de Salud called Just Price
They have many used books in English, Spanish, German, French and some other languages for just 2 Euros.
The address is calle Santos Justo y Pastor 21-23

Alena Guerasimovich

House Sitter

Looking for : house-sitting / cheap rental accommodation in Valencia through January and February 2009.

Number of people 1-2

Time period : January - February 2009

Hi my name is Richard Speer, I am a kiwi and I will be basing myself in Europe through November-February 2009. I will be spending time there visiting friends, doing some university study (Masters in Marketing) and training (road cyclist). I am a cyclist who races on the USA circuit and as such I will be training and building up for the 2009 season which starts in March. My girlfriend will be in London doing a Medicine surgery internship for January and February, I would stay with her but cycling in London is in-practical and the weather isn't too favourable at that time of the year for being outside!! Thus I am hoping to find a place possibly in Valencia to live and train in January and February 2009.

I will be in Valencia during December if you would like to meet me in person.

Character reference : Liz Davis (contact details : lizziedavis@xtra.co.nz and : +64 952 47 224

Get in touch via : psyclist31@gmail.com and +64 211 032 141

Thank you

Richard Speer

Is this worth getting excited about... I don't think so

This was in the latest www.valencialife.net online newspaper. I am sorry, but after 1 year of maybe's, I am personally not sure if I want to get excited about this. As much as I hope the America's Cup mess will be finally sorted out... So many of us have got on with our lives (as much as possible), sick of waiting for a positive outcome, I am not holding my breath... But of course, I hope I am wrong.

A FINAL MEETING?

After more than a year of litigation in the New York courts, it has now been revealed that Larry Ellison, the head of the BMW ORacle Syndicate is to meet this week in California with Ernesto Bertarelli, the head of the Alinghi syndicate to try and bury the hatchet and end their legal dispute. It was Mr Bertarelli last week who gave the talks a chance when he stated Larry and I are much closer in our thinking than the media believe. If the talks work out satisfactorily, the competition could be back on the waters off Valencia in a matter of months, with the aim of celebrating the first races in 2009 using the Version five craft that were used in the Americas Cup 2007, with 90-ft craft being used in 2010 and a year later for the championship

Kindermusik now in Valencia.

Come strengthen the bond with your child as music and movement foster his complete growth and development: language, motor skills, social skills, cognitive development, emotional growth, and musicality.

Throughout the Kindermusik experience, a trusted and trained Educator will guide you and your child through every musical and developmental milestone and help you understand what is happening all along the way.

Kindermusik classes in Valencia on Mondays at 17:15 Village (newborn to 18 months old), at 18:15 Family Time (newborn to 7 years old),
on Wednesdays in L'Eliana at 17:30 Village, at 18:15 Family Time and
on Thursdays in Picanya at 17:30 Village and at 18:15 Family Time.

Call Vanesa Cervera to enroll 619 57 15 18 www.kindermusikwithvanesa.com www.kindermusik.com vanecp@gmail.com

Valencia Ester

Republica Guinea Ecuatorial, 4 1º C

46022 Valencia (close to Cabanyal train station)

L'Eliana Biocompra

Avda. Cortes Valencianas 9

46183 L'Eliana

Picanya Espai Món Sá

Avda. Sta. María del Puig, 13
46210 Picanya

Playgroup

PLAYGROUP (Spaces available from November)

Due to families going home I now have spaces available on Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday morning from 10.00-12.00.

If you have a child of the age of 1-year or older and think they would enjoy playing with friends and getting messy then give me a call.

Some of our regular activities include painting, gluing, sticking, colouring, dancing and singing, reading stories, playing in the sandpit, playing in water, making and playing with play dough and generally having lots of fun. (Activities depend on age and ability of children)

Qualifications and references available.

Contact: Susie fisher on 622851540

susiecfisher@hotmail.com

Volvo Ocean Race

www.alicante2008.com

This is the website for everything you want to know about the teams in Alicante and their departure on the 11th of October. I believe it is around the 2pm (Saturday) that they will depart. Please correct me if I am wrong.

If you are a fan of UB40 or Bryan Adams, it looks as though they will be playing in Alicante from the 4 to 10 October.

www.volvooceanrace.org for more about the Big Race.

Bridget

Music Class

Hello Everyone!

We will be starting our first quarter for 2008-2009 on sat, September 28,2008. The monday class will start October 6,2008. Classes will be on Monday at 18:00 at

saltamontes
C/ Padre Peréra 2 Pta.1ª (russafa)

and Sat at 10:30 at calle Cadiz 54 in th dance studio of Maria Carbonell.

We will be doing a brand new collection. The Giraffe. I know that we will have a great time with it this quarter.

I hope that everyone has had a great Summer! I look forward to seeing you!

Thanks!
Heidi

¡Hola a todos!

Vamos a empezar nuestra primero trimestre del 2008-2009
el Sabado 28 de setiembre. La clase de Lunes empezará dia 6 de Octubre. Las Clases seran los Lunes a las 18:00 en ,

saltamontes
C/ Padre Peréra 2 Pta.1ª (russafa)

y los sabados a las 10:30 en C/Cadiz 54 en el estudio de danza de Maria Carbonel
Vamos a utilizar los materiales de la Jirafa colección. Es Nuevo este trimestre! ¡Yo se que vamos pasar la bomba esta trimestre!

Espero que hayais pasado un buen Verano! Nos vemos muy pronto.

Muchas Gracias,
Heidi

From www.valencialife.com

COUNTDOWN BEGINS

It was late last week when the first of the seventy-five trucks and twenty buses arrived at the Cheste Racing circuit and deposited some two tons of equipment. In addition, 600 employees and 500 of the inner circle of the entertainer, are starring to set up the 250,000 watts of sound and 800,000 watts of light fir what has been termed the concert of the year: Madonna at Cheste

ps - IF YOU ARE KEEN TO GO TO THE CONCERT, THERE IS A SPARE TICKET AND A CAR RIDE AVAILABLE. CONTACT ME (BRIDGET) IF YOU WOULD LIKE IT. 69 EUROS. CAR LEAVING FROM THE 3 TORRES AT 6.30PM

POWER WALKS - TUESDAY'S at 3pm!

Hey there!

I am starting the Power Walks again and you should definitely try and fit it into your Tuesday!

Reasons...
* It is FREE - I lead the class out of the goodness of my heart
* Walking is the best exercise for you
* You may meet someone new
* It works off all those Mojito's, summer cerveza's y vinos!

What I do...
First we start off in the park opposite the 3 torres
We head up the park on the right hand side for about 30 minutes then turn around and finish where we started
It is about 5km and takes around 50min - 1 hour
I then go through about 10 minutes of strengthening exercises for you Ab's, arms, buttocks and legs (summer ain't over yet!)
Finish with a good stretch
Then we head to the Rose Garden Cafe for a drink

No excuse - babies in buggies more than welcome - C u there!

Bridget

Babyjetsetter

I have spent the afternoon going through my pile of paperwork that has built up over the last few months. I came across a note a website I had made while I was in Lanzarote, visiting a friend involved with the Volvo.

www.babyjetsetter.blogspot.com

The above website has been created by a ex America's Cup chica, now with the Volvo.

Take a look and you will find heaps of information about travelling with little ones. It is fantastic!

Bridget

Just in case fireworks goes off an you wonder why - again!

A LAUNCH IN VALENCIA

The Munich-based auto conglomerate BMW has revealed that it has chosen Valencia as the setting to launch its new Series 7 range of cars. Friday September 26 will be the day when the Palau de les Arts in the City of Arts and Sciences will play host to the company, and its new vehicles and will offer a special concert featuring Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez, considered by Placido Domingo to be the greatest light tenor of all time

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Manuel Cervera, the Health Conseller has revealed that there are currently 29 people affected by Hepatitis A in the Valencian Autonomy. Of that number five cases are directly related to eating frozen seafood from Peru. Of the 29 cases in total, twelve are in Castellon Province, sixteen in Valencia and just one in Alicante

www.valencialife.net

For Sale

100 euro Blond wood, infant/toddler crib, includes top line mattress (like new)

75 euro Women’s bike with toddler seat, decent shape, needs good tune up

50 euro Travel cot, rarely used

50 euro Waist high snack bar table with 2 stools (aluminum&wood)

25 euro DVD player

20 euro Vacuum

15 euro Toddler plastic picnic table

10 euro 2 shelved bookcases, dark wood (3 available)

10 euro baby changing mattress

Available until 30 Sept. Jackie 637 784 439

Back to Normal!

Hi there campers!

I hope you all had a great summer break - not that I call having children home from school for 11 weeks a break!

So, who is in for Power Walks, Coffee Catch ups, Cooking classes, Childless Lunches!!! Me me me!

TUESDAY - Power Walks - 3pm leaving opposite the 3 Torres in the Park
WEDNESDAY - Coffee at Starbucks, Gran Marques Del Turia - 12.30
1st FRIDAY Lunch - 19th of September - email me if you are keen.

I will give you more info very soon regarding other activities!

Look forward to seeing you soon!

Bridget

Spanish Lessons Online

I have been doing Spanish lessons online which I am thoroughly enjoying and its free!
Have a look first and see what you think. . . the link is http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/mividaloca/syllabus.shtml
I’m not yet halfway through but have picked up heaps and am loving it, its interactive and doesn’t mind breaks to change nappies/feed and wish I’d heard of this when I first arrived.

Emma Sanderson

If you are lacking a little energy to get back to work or have friends that you would like to give a massage to as a gift, I would be pleased to hear from you.

Also to remind you that classes and treatments at the Yoga Centre in
Avenida de Francia http://centrodeyogavalencia.com
have now recommenced.

My classes are:
Tuesday and Thursday 11.00am Hatha Yoga postures to wake up the body and mind
Thursday at 18.00 Yoga for children (6 to 12 years)

Helen Westwater

Cleaner Wanted

CLEANER WANTED
for cafe and/or private house
Please contact Dorte

Mobile 653 908 286

email: dorte_malene@hotmail.com

NEW CAFE!!!

We have finally opened our little Italian Cafeteria, where we of course serve an Italian coffee (Lavazza).
Everyday in our kitchen Massimiliano, produces fresh made Italian panini, focaccia, crossaints and cakes. Emanuele and Dorte Malene create true Italian ice cream, and you can follow the production through our open-view kitchen.

We also serve salads and pasta.

Where: Avenida Los Naranjos (or av. dels Tarongers)
- at the Universidad Politecnica, commercial Galileo Galilei

Los Naranjos is the next road out from Blasco Ibanez.
Our building is situated on the right side of the road if coming from Malvarosa, and is the ONLY yellow (brick) building with blue windows and doors.
There are normally lots of parking possibilities on the road and can easily lock your bikes out the front.

If you get lost you are very welcome to call us on:

Dorte Malene 653 908 286

Emanuele 686 370 899

Massimiliano 692 184 208

***If you come from Avenida de Francia area on bike, the best way to get there is to get on the bike lane on the corner of Avda de Francia and Pintor Maella and follow the bike lane all the way (almost straight the whole way) to Avenida Los Naranjos and the cafe should be over the road in front of you. You can loose the lane a couple of times, but just keep heading straight around the buildings as you should be fine. Just take a map. I went there with my Family on bike and it is well worth the effort! Ice cream is very yummy, as is the fresh food. Coffee - Fantastic! Bridget***