Public Holiday
Thursday, 1 May
Fiesta del Trabajo
SHOPS CLOSED
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Hi there!! It's that time of the month again. First Friday of the month is upon us, and it's time for Critical Mass.
It is time for us cyclists to reclaim the streets and exercise our rights as vehicles!!!
So it would be great to see you next Friday 2nd of May at 7.30 p.m.,
Plaza de la Virgen.
Feel free to come in costumes or bring noisy horns and/or bells, flags, etc to make the Mass more colorful!!
See you there!
Silvana
Learning how to make fresh pasta!
On Monday, 9 of us had the opportunity to learn how to make fresh pasta. Sheree (ex Luna Rossa) who owns Hosteria El Vizio, held a cooking class for us.
We learnt how to make two different types of Pasta, then we got to eat it with their delicious sauces.
Marco, the professional chef from Italy, took us through the ropes and turns us into pro's (we like to think we were anyway).
We all totally recommend Sheree's restaurant for lunch or dinner, or even for coffee. The food is so yummy, all freshly made pasta. Almost all the ingredients come from Italy.
C/ Eugenia Vines, 105 It is opposite the Las Arena Hotel main entrance (big flash one on Malvarossa Beach).
Keep an eye out for future classes! Only on the Valencia Cronica...
Bridget
Monday, April 28, 2008
BIOPARC
I thought I would share with you some of the photos I took in the weekend at the new Bioparc that opened a couple of months ago. It is AWESOME. I have been to a few zoo's around the world and this would be in my top picks. I think it would be better than Auckland Zoo!
There is a part called the Madagascar and you can watch the lemurs run around you. You are not allowed to touch them but you can get really close as you can see...
There are heaps of Baby Lemurs and they are about 1 month old? They run around from adult to adult and they aren't scared of coming up to the people. This one below played for ages on the fence right next too a big group of us. The kids loved it. There is a queue to get into this part but so worth the wait.
This guy decided to have a sunbath which was really funny. It had been play fighting with another one then plonked himself down for a rest. These ones came right up to us also.
The one up the tree was jumping from tree to tree showing off. Our first time in this part, they were all asleep but around 5pm they were running around all over the place.
I took over 300 photos. The animals were so happy and you could get so close it was amazing. I just kept clicking away!
It costs 20 euros for Adult, 15 euros for Infant over 4 or 5? and 16.50 for senior. You can buy a year pass for double (eg 40 for adult). I can guarantee you that you will want to go back. They haven't finished yet - maybe a third left to finish. We spent almost 4 hours there and could have done another lap.
They open 10am - 6pm. It was really busy on Sunday so make sure you allow time for queueing. If you do decided to get a year pass, the queue for that was very long and could only imagine it would take ages to get through the line.
They have a restaurant that is Buffet style. It is 12.50 for Adults and 8.50 for children. I didn't get to see the food options as again the queue was very long so we went to the other little kiosk and got a boccadilla instead. I think it said at the entrance that you could NOT bring food into the parc?
Because this zoo is more about seeing the animals, less about fences. The little ones walking think they can climb over the low fence (2 year old can do it easy). We did manage to stop Jack from doing it, but they can't help themselves - can't blame them when cool animals are on the other side. Just be prepared! Obviously the lions etc are well fenced!
Enjoy! I am sure you will love it like we did!
Bridget
Day Trip to Denia
Next time you have a day free and want to go on an easy day trip, pack a picnic and head to Denia. It is only 1 hour away and there is a nice beach south of the yacht club with shallow water great for the children to play in. There is also an Indian Restaurant there called Indian Palace. By far, it is the best Indian food we have had for a long time. Open everyday except Tuesday lunch time. They even open at 12.00pm and 6.30pm! Passeig Saladar No. 130 (on the beach road). The picture above is of Jack at the Denia beach. Hard to believe he turns 2 next week!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
GIRLS NIGHT OUT ON TUESDAY
Please email me if you are keen to come on Tuesday Night (29th). I am going to book a restaurant around Avenida de Francia area. I will email you the info when you RSVP
Bridget
Bridget
House Cleaner Available
Need someone to clean your home?
My name is Maura Rojas Gomes (my sister Virginia, works for different America ’s Cup families), my ph number is 662 13 03 05 and I only speak Spanish.
My name is Maura Rojas Gomes (my sister Virginia, works for different America ’s Cup families), my ph number is 662 13 03 05 and I only speak Spanish.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Playmates wanted
Hola! My name is Anna and I am 18 months old and I want some more playmates to hang out with. If you feel the same way as me and keen to set up a playgroup or keen to have another chica to join yours, please get hold of my mum. Gracias!
ang-yee@hotmail or ph 677 196 421
ang-yee@hotmail or ph 677 196 421
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Les Trobades - This Sunday
LES TROBADES
is a day in the park with workshops, activities, sports and outdoor family activities.
This public event is organized by the PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS and schools (AMPA'S) of the Valencian Community.
The main object is to promote and keep alive the
VALENCIANO language within the school system.
This Sunday it is held in the AYORA PARK (AYORA METRO) in Valencia,
and this year the theme is "VALENCIÀ ES EL FUTUR".
Personally, Cayetano and I will be at the COLEGIO PUBLICO MESTALLA SCHOOL stand and our PTA has organized a ceramic workshop.
Maria Gomez
FIRST COOKING CLASS!
Learn from scratch how to make Fresh Italian Pasta!When - Monday 28th April (sorry for the short notice, might be able to change the day)
Time - 11am
Cost - 15 euros (approx) which includes a Lunch menu with Pasta, Salad & Piadina and Drinks
Location - C/ Eugenia Vines, 105 (down at Malvarossa directly infront of the entrance of the Hotel - La Seranas
Please email me for your spot - valenciacronica@gmail.com
You might be able to take some of your pasta home and feed it to your family!
Special thanks to Sheree (owner) for offering us the idea, her restaurant and chef!
Information about Schools in L'Eliana
We are settled in L'Eliana, a small city 20 min drive from Valencia city-centre. (CV-35, way to Ademuz, exit L'Eliana)
My two kids are going to two Spanish Colegio
Colegio HADA (from 0 to 6 years old)
A private school. Bilingual Spanish (Castellano) and English.
There are 2 centres : in L'Eliana and in San Antonio de Ben ageber (near L'Eliana)
The 2 schools are new.
The teachers are great professionals, young, enthusiastic.
I am driving my kids there every day since 2005 and I am always welcomed with a smile!
Average of 25 kids/class (with a main teacher and an assistant)
From 3 to 6 years old, the number of kids/class is reduced (10/class) because the parents can register their kids in public schools (from 3 years old). From my perspective, it was perfect for my child who was three years old when he joined HADA, speaking only French and never been at school or childcare before!
In 6 months he was able to talk and understand Spanish. They were only 7 in the class, so the teacher could take good care of him!!!
Schedule : you can bring your child between 9h-9h30, if not staying for lunch, come back at 13h00 or then school from 15h00 until 16h30-17h00.
The little ones have a siesta from 13h00 to 15h00.
Holidays: very few days are closed! The main public day off, otherwise, the school is open from September until July.
Talking about prices?
All kids wear uniforms (100/year)
Food/Comedor : 87.-/month
Education: 167/month
Finally, they organize day trip/excursion each trimester.
They are very flexible with the hours and the last minute changes, of course you pay for that but when you have no nanny or family like most of us it is great help! (opening from 7h00 until 19h00)
In July, they organize activities/games, there is a small pool in the center.
For more info, see the web site.
http://www.hadaonline.com/
Colegio RIVAS-LUNA (from 6 to 15 years old)
A semi-private school. Which means the teachers are paid by the Generalitat Valenciana and the parents pay for the unifoms, books, material, food.et
All courses are in Spanish (Castellano) but the children learn English and Valenciano as languages in the program.
In order to apply there, you have to register via the Generalitat Valenciana education application form, the school gives you that in May and you have the answer in June. According to a point system you are admitted or on the waiting list!
In order to have the maximum of points you need for example : be resident in L'Eliana or be a familia numerosa = 3 kids or your child can be a sport elite!
Anyway, the best is to meet the director first and explain your expectations and the one of the school.
My child is doing his first year (6-7 years old) in that school. I am really impressed in good! The teacher is really dynamic. He is having other teachers for Sport, English and music. So very young the child is used to have different teachers.
Schedule: 9h-17h
Extra hours 8h-18h
Holidays: the school is following the Diari Oficial de la Comunitat Valenciana. In June and September , they have class only in the morning (9h-13h).
Talking about prices?
Uniform: 191/year (from summer to winter, and sport outfit!)
Books: 155/year (117 are paid by the Generalitat)
Education English+ material: 121/month
Food/comedor: 116/month
Other activities: The children are going on a day trip once /trimester.
Summer activities in July and sport after class (Judo, tennis, football) or Piano lessons.
For more information, see the web site of L'Eliana
http://www.leliana.es/cultura/centros/rivasluna.html
Here is the link to the web site of the school
http://personal.telefonica.terra.es/web/rivasluna/
Finally, Rivas-Luna is having a Childcare from 3 years old called Campanilla, but I do not have test it !
If you need more information, do not hesitate to contact me.
Alex (678.659.405) or famille.mazuay@sunrise.ch
Thank info is fantastic - Thank you so much Alex (mother of 3 young children)!
My two kids are going to two Spanish Colegio
Colegio HADA (from 0 to 6 years old)
A private school. Bilingual Spanish (Castellano) and English.
There are 2 centres : in L'Eliana and in San Antonio de Ben ageber (near L'Eliana)
The 2 schools are new.
The teachers are great professionals, young, enthusiastic.
I am driving my kids there every day since 2005 and I am always welcomed with a smile!
Average of 25 kids/class (with a main teacher and an assistant)
From 3 to 6 years old, the number of kids/class is reduced (10/class) because the parents can register their kids in public schools (from 3 years old). From my perspective, it was perfect for my child who was three years old when he joined HADA, speaking only French and never been at school or childcare before!
In 6 months he was able to talk and understand Spanish. They were only 7 in the class, so the teacher could take good care of him!!!
Schedule : you can bring your child between 9h-9h30, if not staying for lunch, come back at 13h00 or then school from 15h00 until 16h30-17h00.
The little ones have a siesta from 13h00 to 15h00.
Holidays: very few days are closed! The main public day off, otherwise, the school is open from September until July.
Talking about prices?
All kids wear uniforms (100/year)
Food/Comedor : 87.-/month
Education: 167/month
Finally, they organize day trip/excursion each trimester.
They are very flexible with the hours and the last minute changes, of course you pay for that but when you have no nanny or family like most of us it is great help! (opening from 7h00 until 19h00)
In July, they organize activities/games, there is a small pool in the center.
For more info, see the web site.
http://www.hadaonline.com/
Colegio RIVAS-LUNA (from 6 to 15 years old)
A semi-private school. Which means the teachers are paid by the Generalitat Valenciana and the parents pay for the unifoms, books, material, food.et
All courses are in Spanish (Castellano) but the children learn English and Valenciano as languages in the program.
In order to apply there, you have to register via the Generalitat Valenciana education application form, the school gives you that in May and you have the answer in June. According to a point system you are admitted or on the waiting list!
In order to have the maximum of points you need for example : be resident in L'Eliana or be a familia numerosa = 3 kids or your child can be a sport elite!
Anyway, the best is to meet the director first and explain your expectations and the one of the school.
My child is doing his first year (6-7 years old) in that school. I am really impressed in good! The teacher is really dynamic. He is having other teachers for Sport, English and music. So very young the child is used to have different teachers.
Schedule: 9h-17h
Extra hours 8h-18h
Holidays: the school is following the Diari Oficial de la Comunitat Valenciana. In June and September , they have class only in the morning (9h-13h).
Talking about prices?
Uniform: 191/year (from summer to winter, and sport outfit!)
Books: 155/year (117 are paid by the Generalitat)
Education English+ material: 121/month
Food/comedor: 116/month
Other activities: The children are going on a day trip once /trimester.
Summer activities in July and sport after class (Judo, tennis, football) or Piano lessons.
For more information, see the web site of L'Eliana
http://www.leliana.es/cultura/centros/rivasluna.html
Here is the link to the web site of the school
http://personal.telefonica.terra.es/web/rivasluna/
Finally, Rivas-Luna is having a Childcare from 3 years old called Campanilla, but I do not have test it !
If you need more information, do not hesitate to contact me.
Alex (678.659.405) or famille.mazuay@sunrise.ch
Thank info is fantastic - Thank you so much Alex (mother of 3 young children)!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
LOOKING OUT FOR SAFETY
FROM WWW.VALENCIALIFE.NET
Alfonso Grau, the Deputy Mayor of Valencia, has revealed that the Town Council intends to take steps against those who ride their bicycles, roller skates or skateboards on pedestrian only areas of the City. He added that this represents a considerable danger to pedestrians, and as a result the Council has passed an edict to the effect that anyone discovered using these in pedestrian areas could be fined up to five hundred Euros
Alfonso Grau, the Deputy Mayor of Valencia, has revealed that the Town Council intends to take steps against those who ride their bicycles, roller skates or skateboards on pedestrian only areas of the City. He added that this represents a considerable danger to pedestrians, and as a result the Council has passed an edict to the effect that anyone discovered using these in pedestrian areas could be fined up to five hundred Euros
Childless Friday Lunch is at...
A very yummy Crepe Restaurant!
The creperie is on Calle Bordadores, 6; only a few steps of the Cathedral.
Here is their website: www.creperiebretonne.com.
At is at 2pm and we have table on the Terreza booked for us.
As normal, it is a 3 course lunch for around the 10 euro mark.
Thank you to Silvana Sanchez for arranging this for us!
Please email me valenciacronica@gmail.com if you would like to come. I would like numbers by Thursday evening Por Favor!
The creperie is on Calle Bordadores, 6; only a few steps of the Cathedral.
Here is their website: www.creperiebretonne.com.
At is at 2pm and we have table on the Terreza booked for us.
As normal, it is a 3 course lunch for around the 10 euro mark.
Thank you to Silvana Sanchez for arranging this for us!
Please email me valenciacronica@gmail.com if you would like to come. I would like numbers by Thursday evening Por Favor!
Art Exbihition
You are invited to Teresa Ruiz de Lobera´s Art exhibition
on the 25th of April at 8 pm
at Color elefante gallery
c/ Sevilla 26
RUZAFA
It is a mixed exhibition of 5 artist painters. We also will project some videos on the wall while you have something to drink in an original and alternative gallery.
Babies are welcome, with their parents of course!
Open until 18th of May. from 6-9pm.
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Estas invitado a la exposicion de pintura de Teresa Ruiz de Loberael
25 de Abril apartir de las 20:00
en la galeria Color elefante
c/ Sevilla 26
RUZAFA
Es una exposicion colectiva de 5 artistas pintoras, también proyectaremos unos videos en la pared mientras te tomas algo en este espacio alternativo y original.
Son bienvenidos los bebés,c on los padres por supuesto.
Hasta el 18 de Mayo de 18-21h.
on the 25th of April at 8 pm
at Color elefante gallery
c/ Sevilla 26
RUZAFA
It is a mixed exhibition of 5 artist painters. We also will project some videos on the wall while you have something to drink in an original and alternative gallery.
Babies are welcome, with their parents of course!
Open until 18th of May. from 6-9pm.
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Estas invitado a la exposicion de pintura de Teresa Ruiz de Loberael
25 de Abril apartir de las 20:00
en la galeria Color elefante
c/ Sevilla 26
RUZAFA
Es una exposicion colectiva de 5 artistas pintoras, también proyectaremos unos videos en la pared mientras te tomas algo en este espacio alternativo y original.
Son bienvenidos los bebés,c on los padres por supuesto.
Hasta el 18 de Mayo de 18-21h.
Friday, April 18, 2008
5km run for Breast Cancer Awareness
Last weekend 'Team Torres' took part in the 5 km Fun for Breast Cancer Awareness. Jane Johns, myself, Silvana Nieto and Carolyn Wilson (pictured below) were lucky enough to have a great support team who cheered for us along the way.
Definitely in for next year (if we are here!)
We have a Fallera Mayor amongst us!
Shirley Mullins who is the Secretary for Team Shosholoza, took part in the 2008 Fallas as the first Non Spanish Fallera Mayores! I asked if she would share her pictures with us!
Hindu Cooking Classes
Today at the university they organize several culture workshops.
I talked to one woman who gives vegetarian hindu cooking classes.
Unfortunately I couldn't stay and participate.
The next class will be April 26 from 11am till 16pm.
address: c/Retornº 20.
Price (including food) 30 euros.
The woman speaks English. Her name is Didi and her number is 963 283 516, or 653 941 173.
I hope you find this information useful.
Saludos
Alena
I talked to one woman who gives vegetarian hindu cooking classes.
Unfortunately I couldn't stay and participate.
The next class will be April 26 from 11am till 16pm.
address: c/Retornº 20.
Price (including food) 30 euros.
The woman speaks English. Her name is Didi and her number is 963 283 516, or 653 941 173.
I hope you find this information useful.
Saludos
Alena
Estrella Damm Bar
Hola!
Paula ex Mascalzona Latina emailed me and she thinks that the Estrella Damm Bar has opened down at the America's Cup Area. Haven't been down there myself lately, so if anyone knows for show, please click on the readers comment below with any news to share.
Cheers
Bridget
Paula ex Mascalzona Latina emailed me and she thinks that the Estrella Damm Bar has opened down at the America's Cup Area. Haven't been down there myself lately, so if anyone knows for show, please click on the readers comment below with any news to share.
Cheers
Bridget
www.valencialife.net
APPROVED
The workers of the Valencian Municipal Transport services yesterday voted their approval of an agreement reached between the trades unions and the management, that will result in the new set of planned strikes being called off. Trade Union leader Juan Collado stated that the result of the voting was 59% in favour and 41% against, which means that salaries will now be increased by 1% annually above the consumer price index
The workers of the Valencian Municipal Transport services yesterday voted their approval of an agreement reached between the trades unions and the management, that will result in the new set of planned strikes being called off. Trade Union leader Juan Collado stated that the result of the voting was 59% in favour and 41% against, which means that salaries will now be increased by 1% annually above the consumer price index
Alcala Del Jucar
Here is a day trip to ALCALA DEL JUCAR we enjoyed last Sunday. It is 1h45’ drive from VALENCIA (140km) but worth the visit!
Alcala del Jucar is a “Troglodyte” village. First you will be impressed by the view then you discover the castle at the top, the river ”Jucar” at the bottom.
Inside the village, you walk through narrow streets and you can visit “Cueva del Masago”, It is a typical cave with a tunnel of 110m which give you access to the other side of the mountain, really impressive. You can have a coffee or lunch there.
Finally the visit of the Castle (well refurbished) is always fun with kids. On Sunday morning there is a market too at the bottom of the village.
Direction: Alcala del Jucar
Motorway A-3 to Madrid until Requena
Then follow N322 direction Albacete until Casa Ibanez.
Then follow the signs “Alcala del Jucar”.
Alex Mazuay
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
GIRLS NIGHT OUT - 29TH OF APRIL
Hi again
Well, due to short notice there was no dinner on Tuesday, but put a note on your calender for
Tuesday 29th of April.
More information to follow once the booking and menu has been confirmed.
Well, due to short notice there was no dinner on Tuesday, but put a note on your calender for
Tuesday 29th of April.
More information to follow once the booking and menu has been confirmed.
Short Term Rentals - FORMULA 1
If you have visitors, extra guests or family coming I have many lovely furnished flats available to rent for the Formula 1, weekends or longer business stays. All in Prime neighborhoods and all fully furnished with linens, kitchenwares etc....
Or if you will be away and are looking to rent your flat I can match you with professional clients from all around the world. I am very selective and only rent flats to responsible adults and families.
Anthony Scotti+34 628 293 163
skype id: aj.scotti
ajscotti@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Apartment for Rent
Apartment for rent in Pinedo.
130 m2, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big living room with sea views.
2 minutes from Club Nautico de Valencia
and 5 min drive from Avenida Francia and to the AC port.
Half furnished.
100m from Pinedo Beach and a few km from La Albufera Park.
100m from Pinedo Beach and a few km from La Albufera Park.
School just in front.
The rent is 900 euro monthly.
The rent is 900 euro monthly.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Power Walk - Tuesday and Friday next week
Hi everyone
If you are bored, in need of some exercise, want to meet more people, or just need to get out of the house - then come to the Power Walks. Bring your babies and buggies too! Guys more than welcome!
We start off in the park opposite the 3 Towers near the coffee shop. We walk about 5 kms up the park, finishing where we started.
Now we walk the whole time with an option of running up the stairs near the end. Once we have finished the walk, we do some abs, press ups, leg exercises and stretches. All up it takes about 1 hour.
Afterwards most of us have a drink at the cafe by the rose garden.
See you at 3pm! This coming week we also have one on Friday. I was planning to organise Activity Challenges but I would rather put effort into that when we actually have more than 2 teams up and running.
Have a great weekend.
Bridget
If you are bored, in need of some exercise, want to meet more people, or just need to get out of the house - then come to the Power Walks. Bring your babies and buggies too! Guys more than welcome!
We start off in the park opposite the 3 Towers near the coffee shop. We walk about 5 kms up the park, finishing where we started.
Now we walk the whole time with an option of running up the stairs near the end. Once we have finished the walk, we do some abs, press ups, leg exercises and stretches. All up it takes about 1 hour.
Afterwards most of us have a drink at the cafe by the rose garden.
See you at 3pm! This coming week we also have one on Friday. I was planning to organise Activity Challenges but I would rather put effort into that when we actually have more than 2 teams up and running.
Have a great weekend.
Bridget
Rose garden starting to bloom
Make sure you get down to the Turia Park and check out the Rose Garden. It is in front of the Opera House. It smells so good!
My trip to NZ
When I was in New Zealand last month, I got to hang out with all of my family. These two ninos are my nephews, Coby at the top who is 2 1/2 and Pace is 4 1/2. We spent a few hours at a playground by the beach in Timaru and ate Cream Donuts!
Playgroups
Hi everyone with little onesI started up a playgroup while a go, on Thursday's at 3pm, in the Turia Park with the little ones.
My situation has changed and I no longer go. I am not sure if anyone does actually go now.
If there are parents out there with children keen to get together with others, please let me know - especially those of you that have got something going and are keen for other children to join in.
It helps to have other children the same age to get together and play. Good for parents to exchange ideas also and to get out of the house!
Just drop me a line - valenciacronica@gmail.com
Bridget
Tennis Aerobics Clinic
Some of you may or may not know but we run a tennis aerobics clinic - tennis drills fast pace on a Friday morning in L'Eliana from 10 - 1130 am with coffee after.
The cost is 10 Euros a session or 6 sessions for 50 Euros.
This has been very successful and we are now beginning another session on Thursday mornings - same time - this will allow more people to come along - as we wish to keep the sessions open to everyone without them being overloaded.
It caters for all levels of tennis as you are not playing against anyone - you just get the opportunity to hit lots of balls yourself - and it is a good aerobic workout. We switch courts halfway through and then have a fun game for the last 15 mins all together.
It is held at the polydeportivo Hendaya - exit 15 (L'Eliana) off the CV 35.
Should you require more information please email me or just let me know if you would like to come along and give it a try,
Thanks
Jan
963638917@telefonica.net
The cost is 10 Euros a session or 6 sessions for 50 Euros.
This has been very successful and we are now beginning another session on Thursday mornings - same time - this will allow more people to come along - as we wish to keep the sessions open to everyone without them being overloaded.
It caters for all levels of tennis as you are not playing against anyone - you just get the opportunity to hit lots of balls yourself - and it is a good aerobic workout. We switch courts halfway through and then have a fun game for the last 15 mins all together.
It is held at the polydeportivo Hendaya - exit 15 (L'Eliana) off the CV 35.
Should you require more information please email me or just let me know if you would like to come along and give it a try,
Thanks
Jan
963638917@telefonica.net
Upholstery repair and cleaning
We have a wonderful, old "Roche Bobois" four piece+ sectional, soft sofa. Has lasted for heaps of years and has no hard surface on it. Has been great for little ones and we still use it for massive teen sleepovers.
Now it is showing the ware and tear and I need to get the old fabric repaired/sewn. The material is outdated but I can use the umpteen numbers of pillows to produce some original fabric. There is a Roche Bobois store here and I have checked on line for the outdated fabric. I thing the best bet is to just get this repaired & cleaned until we are ready to recover the whole thing! Very good quality sectional couch and it is worth it to repair for now. Thanks for any store leads or input into fabric repair here in Valencia. Thanks for your help.
Leslie
Please click on the readers comment below if you know of anywhere
Now it is showing the ware and tear and I need to get the old fabric repaired/sewn. The material is outdated but I can use the umpteen numbers of pillows to produce some original fabric. There is a Roche Bobois store here and I have checked on line for the outdated fabric. I thing the best bet is to just get this repaired & cleaned until we are ready to recover the whole thing! Very good quality sectional couch and it is worth it to repair for now. Thanks for any store leads or input into fabric repair here in Valencia. Thanks for your help.
Leslie
Please click on the readers comment below if you know of anywhere
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Events and things to do in Valencia
Found some info on upcoming events people might be interested in.
Dansa Valencia Dance Festival from the 25 Apr to 4 May.
Various venues including Principal, Talia,L'Altre Espai and Manantiales Theatre.
Performances to watch out for are said tobe "Nederlands Dans Theater II", the artisticdirector Jiri Kylian studied in Prague and at the Royal Ballet School in London. He founded this innovative and exciting European company in1976. They will open the festival, performing on 25 April.
The closing performance will be the ballet of Victor Ullate, the Zaragoza born director is thef ounder of the first classical ballet company in Spain, he now has his own company bearing his name. Ballet d'Europe will also perform on 29 April among others.
Danseta program and workshops available for children during the Festival.
http://www.centorcoreograficotgv.com/
(Website is a little confusing. I found Spanish info better)
If you're looking for something to do on Sundays
Valencia has many Museums which are often open and many have free entry on Sundays too.
Here are two you may or may not have visited
Casa Museu Benillure
This beautiful 19th Century house and gorgeous garden houses a collection of paintings by Jose Benillure Gil and his son Peppino Benillure as well as some other artists of the same period such as Joaquin Sorolla, Munoz Degrain, Russinol etc
Calle Blanqueries 23 (A few metres walk from the Serranos Towers)
Tel: 963 919 103/04
IVAM - Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno
Luis Ramon Marin Photo Exhibit
250 photos chosen from his 36 year career.
Marin was apioneer in Spain in photo journalism and aerial photography. Famous for his photos of important political events, the Spanish Royal family, Spanish culture, people and landscapes.
IVAM Guillem de Castro 118 Tickets: 2 Euro
http://www.ivam.es/
VII Short Film Festival
17 April to 16 May
The movies cannot exceed 15 mins and cover a variety of themes and genres. This year there are some good contributions from Mexican and Argentinian directors.
Radio City Calle Santa Teresa 19 Free 8.30pm to 10.30pm
Every Mon, Wed and Fri
http://www.radiocityvalencia.com/
Tel:902 202 383
I've been told there are subtitles on seats in frontfor some seats...Vicky or others who've been may have more info on this.
Thank you to the wonderful Danelle Sofuku for sending this info in!
Dansa Valencia Dance Festival from the 25 Apr to 4 May.
Various venues including Principal, Talia,L'Altre Espai and Manantiales Theatre.
Performances to watch out for are said tobe "Nederlands Dans Theater II", the artisticdirector Jiri Kylian studied in Prague and at the Royal Ballet School in London. He founded this innovative and exciting European company in1976. They will open the festival, performing on 25 April.
The closing performance will be the ballet of Victor Ullate, the Zaragoza born director is thef ounder of the first classical ballet company in Spain, he now has his own company bearing his name. Ballet d'Europe will also perform on 29 April among others.
Danseta program and workshops available for children during the Festival.
http://www.centorcoreograficotgv.com/
(Website is a little confusing. I found Spanish info better)
If you're looking for something to do on Sundays
Valencia has many Museums which are often open and many have free entry on Sundays too.
Here are two you may or may not have visited
Casa Museu Benillure
This beautiful 19th Century house and gorgeous garden houses a collection of paintings by Jose Benillure Gil and his son Peppino Benillure as well as some other artists of the same period such as Joaquin Sorolla, Munoz Degrain, Russinol etc
Calle Blanqueries 23 (A few metres walk from the Serranos Towers)
Tel: 963 919 103/04
IVAM - Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno
Luis Ramon Marin Photo Exhibit
250 photos chosen from his 36 year career.
Marin was apioneer in Spain in photo journalism and aerial photography. Famous for his photos of important political events, the Spanish Royal family, Spanish culture, people and landscapes.
IVAM Guillem de Castro 118 Tickets: 2 Euro
http://www.ivam.es/
VII Short Film Festival
17 April to 16 May
The movies cannot exceed 15 mins and cover a variety of themes and genres. This year there are some good contributions from Mexican and Argentinian directors.
Radio City Calle Santa Teresa 19 Free 8.30pm to 10.30pm
Every Mon, Wed and Fri
http://www.radiocityvalencia.com/
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10th Anniversary of L'Hemisferic (Omnitheatre) City of Arts and Sciences until 25 April
***
Madame Butterfly April 8, 11, 14, 17*, 20, 25
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía
Sala Principal 20:30 (3hr performance) http://www.lesarts.com/
Tickets: boxoffice@lesarts.com (or buy at venue ahead of time)Tel:902 202 383
I've been told there are subtitles on seats in frontfor some seats...Vicky or others who've been may have more info on this.
Thank you to the wonderful Danelle Sofuku for sending this info in!
America's Cup Article worth reading
One thing that I have in place with the Valencia Cronica, is that is about living here and how to enjoy everything on offer etc. I have rarely had anything in it about the America's Cup itself. This was for a reason, as we live and breath it everyday with our partners involvement, so the cronica was a way to escape it for 10 minutes.
Well, probably for the first time, I am including a link to an article and I have just read and for everyone involved, it is worth the read. If you are in LIMBO like my family is, this could make it all a bit clearer for you. Mind you, we are all hanging on Ol Justice Cahn decision (which will probably be delayed...). This article came from the Spanish Newspaper, Levante, so it is what the Spanish have read.
You can read so much about what is happening with the current situation and wonder who to believe and how much is made up by the media. One minute you get your hopes up and the next day you are on the downer again.
Take from this what ever you want, as there will probably be something published tomorrow that will change all of this. Who knows!!! I know that I have given up!
http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?nid=43349
Well, probably for the first time, I am including a link to an article and I have just read and for everyone involved, it is worth the read. If you are in LIMBO like my family is, this could make it all a bit clearer for you. Mind you, we are all hanging on Ol Justice Cahn decision (which will probably be delayed...). This article came from the Spanish Newspaper, Levante, so it is what the Spanish have read.
You can read so much about what is happening with the current situation and wonder who to believe and how much is made up by the media. One minute you get your hopes up and the next day you are on the downer again.
Take from this what ever you want, as there will probably be something published tomorrow that will change all of this. Who knows!!! I know that I have given up!
http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?nid=43349
The Valencia Life Network - publisher@valencialife.net
ZAPATERO SPEAKS OUT
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero was in Parliament yesterday for his investiture debate, during which he assured the house that the water problems for every autonomy of Spain would be resolved by 2012. Looking directly at opposition,leader Mariano Rajoy, Mr Zapatero stated This is the difference between your government and ours over water problems. He also told the house that the Government would now act positively in its support of the Americas Cup.
GETTING LESS
The Valencian Community has registered almost a 50% drop in real estate deals in the first three months of this year, according to Vicente Carbonell, the head of the Valencian Community Property Register. Mr Carbonell also added that there were a multitude of projects that were on the books but had not yet been started - for two reasons; the financing of the building and the financing of a mortgage for any possible buyer. However, he added that he expected the current drop only to be temporary and not a sign of a general overall trend
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero was in Parliament yesterday for his investiture debate, during which he assured the house that the water problems for every autonomy of Spain would be resolved by 2012. Looking directly at opposition,leader Mariano Rajoy, Mr Zapatero stated This is the difference between your government and ours over water problems. He also told the house that the Government would now act positively in its support of the Americas Cup.
GETTING LESS
The Valencian Community has registered almost a 50% drop in real estate deals in the first three months of this year, according to Vicente Carbonell, the head of the Valencian Community Property Register. Mr Carbonell also added that there were a multitude of projects that were on the books but had not yet been started - for two reasons; the financing of the building and the financing of a mortgage for any possible buyer. However, he added that he expected the current drop only to be temporary and not a sign of a general overall trend
Household goods for sale
For Sale!
Contact Libby Johnson McKee (libbyjohnsonmckee@hotmail.com)
h. 96 131 0333
m. 690 224 708
Contact Libby Johnson McKee (libbyjohnsonmckee@hotmail.com)
h. 96 131 0333
m. 690 224 708
Available Now
Natuzzi Leather Couch – Semi circular, dark brown leather couch. Great condition – 2500 €
TV – 20 inch functional TV – 20€
Couch – well used but works with a cover – 30€
Available in June
TV – 27 inch Samsung TV with good sound – 100€
Refrigerator – large size BlueSky brand. Bought new 2.5 year ago. Freezer on top – 100€
Washing Machine – Zanzuzzi brand. Bought new 2.5 years ago – 100€
Clothes Dryer – BlueSky brand – bought new 4 years ago – 50€
Toaster – 10€
Microwave – 10€
Leather Loveseat couch – coachman style 122cm long – 20€
Desk – Dark brown wood. 160 x 68 cm. Great computer desk. Comes with free desk chair! – 40€
Queen size Sleigh Bed – dark brown wood, head and foot board – 30€
Round kitchen table – sides fold down. 180 cm in diameter – 10€
Bookshelves - set of 2 painted tan bookshelves. 180 h x 76 w – 15€
Kids table and chairs – well worn in the shape of a flower. Chairs have flower back rests – 10€
Kid’s table and chairs – well worn, round. White with purple and pink flowers. – 10€
Coffee table – light wood, dorm room style low coffee table. Great art table for kids or outdoor – 5 €
Peugeot 306 4 door hatchback – yr 2000, 5 speed, 1.6 liter, gasoline 85K – 3000€
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Friday Lunches - UPDATE
UPDATE - SEE CHANGES BELOW...
Sorry for the delay in giving the info for this. I am still trying to get back into a routine and getting a bit slack in my organising!
If you are keen to have lunch on Friday (11th April), we are going to Sorsi e Morsi. My friends tell me it is rather yummy. WE will meet at 2pm and it is on Paseo de la Alameda, 44 opposite the Science Musem. The menu del dia is just under 10 euros.
Please email me at valenciacronica@gmail.com if you would like to come.
Also, big thanks to Silvana (the lady on the red bike - pic below), she has booked a table already for Friday 25th at a yummy Crepe restaurant. The Menu del dia has salad, crepes and dessert etc. More detail to follow...
Bridget
Sorry for the delay in giving the info for this. I am still trying to get back into a routine and getting a bit slack in my organising!
If you are keen to have lunch on Friday (11th April), we are going to Sorsi e Morsi. My friends tell me it is rather yummy. WE will meet at 2pm and it is on Paseo de la Alameda, 44 opposite the Science Musem. The menu del dia is just under 10 euros.
Please email me at valenciacronica@gmail.com if you would like to come.
Also, big thanks to Silvana (the lady on the red bike - pic below), she has booked a table already for Friday 25th at a yummy Crepe restaurant. The Menu del dia has salad, crepes and dessert etc. More detail to follow...
Bridget
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
www.valencialife.net
**** The Socialist Government has now awarded the contract to extend the road between Valencia and Puzol into a six-land highway instead of the four lanes currently. This, according to former Public Administrations Minister was supposed to have been finished in time for the Americas Cup, but now, work will begin in a few months after the final details have been sorted out. The 15-kilometer-long road will cost 31 million Euros to extend in this way ****
32nd America's Cup Auction
Bidders will have a rare opportunity to purchase catamarans
and Alinghi memorabilia
32nd America's Cup assets to be sold at online auction
April, 8, 2008.- GoIndustry-DoveBid, global leader in the valuation and sale of surplus industrial assets, has been chosen by America's Cup Management (ACM) to conduct the sale of part of the assets used during the past America's Cup competition held in Valencia, (Spain) last July 2007.
Highlights of the assets to be sold are 8 (eight) F. Pajot catamarans used by the umpires, 18 Rayglass rubber inflatable boats (RIB), designer furniture and memorabilia that will include pieces of the main sail belonging to Alinghi and autographed by the crew of the current defender. Equally, this auction will offer the AC class boat GBR 44.
The auction will be held exclusively online through the websites www.32acauction.com and www.goindustry.com . Registration for bidding will be through GoIndustry's website www.goindustry.com and bidding will close on 8th May, 2008.
This auction follows the previously held asset sale last September 2007 managed by DoveBid, now merged with GoIndustry to form GoIndustry-Dovebid, a worldwide leader in industrial asset auctions.
The previous auction was an outstanding success with 98% of all items on auction sold. A total of 9.300 people participated in the bid from 37 different countries. A total of 30.636 bids were placed with 2.010 bidders online simultaneously at a given moment of the auction.
GoIndustry-DoveBid
GoIndustry-DoveBid is a global market leader in the valuation and sale of surplus machinery and equipment. The company combines traditional asset sales experience with innovative eCommerce technology. GoIndustry recently merged with DoveBid and is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market (Epic: GOI).
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Monday, April 7, 2008
Fountains schedule - Palau de le Musica
I've probably walked passed this poster 100 times but only just spotted it just today - a schedule for the fountains (music and lights) in front of the Palau!
Musica libre
Sabados, Domingos & dias festivos
12:00 A 14:00
Musica interactivo
Sabados, Domingos, Festivos y visperas
de 20:00 A 22:00 Horas
*Horario susceptibles a cambios
Vicky MacFeidh
Musica libre
Sabados, Domingos & dias festivos
12:00 A 14:00
Musica interactivo
Sabados, Domingos, Festivos y visperas
de 20:00 A 22:00 Horas
*Horario susceptibles a cambios
Vicky MacFeidh
Introduction to Massage
A One-Day Seminar with Helen Westwater and Olga Fedina
Saturday 19 April 2008, 10 am to 7:30 pm
Massage has been used over centuries to benefit the body and mind. Discover the theories behind Aromatherapy and Shiatsu and learn basic massage techniques to take home and share with family and friends.
Part One
Aromatherapy massage
Looking at the qualities of base oils and five essential oils and their different applications and energetic properties. Basic massage strokes. Mix your own blend to take away from the day.
Part Two
Shiatsu: Japanese acupressure massage
An introduction to oriental medicine and basic Shiatsu techniques: stretches, palming along the meridians and applying pressure to acupoints.
Wear loose comfortable clothing (no jeans please) and bring two large towels.
Price: 60 euros for the day
An option of a lunch box to take away to the park with delicious and healthy food prepared by Helen Westwater (La Ola Fresca, http://www.laolafresca.com/), including fruit and a cake (7.50 euros). Please order in advance.
Please contact us by phone - 96 331 9874 or 609429678, or e-mail: http://nz.f339.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=info@yogacentrovalencia.com to reserve your place at the seminar
A One-Day Seminar with Helen Westwater and Olga Fedina
Saturday 19 April 2008, 10 am to 7:30 pm
Massage has been used over centuries to benefit the body and mind. Discover the theories behind Aromatherapy and Shiatsu and learn basic massage techniques to take home and share with family and friends.
Part One
Aromatherapy massage
Looking at the qualities of base oils and five essential oils and their different applications and energetic properties. Basic massage strokes. Mix your own blend to take away from the day.
Part Two
Shiatsu: Japanese acupressure massage
An introduction to oriental medicine and basic Shiatsu techniques: stretches, palming along the meridians and applying pressure to acupoints.
Wear loose comfortable clothing (no jeans please) and bring two large towels.
Price: 60 euros for the day
An option of a lunch box to take away to the park with delicious and healthy food prepared by Helen Westwater (La Ola Fresca, http://www.laolafresca.com/), including fruit and a cake (7.50 euros). Please order in advance.
Please contact us by phone - 96 331 9874 or 609429678, or e-mail: http://nz.f339.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=info@yogacentrovalencia.com to reserve your place at the seminar
News from Valencia Life
Strikes staged by engine drivers on the Valencian Metro yesterday affected 204 trains out of more than six hundred, and caused disruptions to some sixty thousand passengers. It was also revealed that the next strike will take place on Monday, and further chaos is expected to be caused today when the state railroad RENFE undertakes works on two of the suburban train services
Four days after Valmor Sport authorized the sale of tickets to the Formula 1 races in Valencia next August, yesterday Bancaja came though with an offer of its own: 7,500 entry tickets prices at 395 Euros each including a sleeping area in a specially set up site inside the Valencia Trade Fair Grounds - much along the lines of the Campus Party. Meanwhile Valmor Sport revealed that it only has tickets priced at 375 and 420 Euros left for the European Grand Prix and expects these to be sold out by this weekend
Thanks Leslie for sending this in
Four days after Valmor Sport authorized the sale of tickets to the Formula 1 races in Valencia next August, yesterday Bancaja came though with an offer of its own: 7,500 entry tickets prices at 395 Euros each including a sleeping area in a specially set up site inside the Valencia Trade Fair Grounds - much along the lines of the Campus Party. Meanwhile Valmor Sport revealed that it only has tickets priced at 375 and 420 Euros left for the European Grand Prix and expects these to be sold out by this weekend
Thanks Leslie for sending this in
QUESTIONS QUESTIONS QUESTIONS
Please send in any questions you may have about Valencia, shops, food, problems, and either I can help or the readers can. I do have 3 years of information that I have collated and I may be able to pull out info to help you or someone else may know.
I always try to help when I can!
Bridget
I always try to help when I can!
Bridget
Organic Produce etc
I would really like to buy more organic produce - fresh fruit and vegetables etc - and also eco-friendly household cleaning stuff etc. Does anybody know of a supermarket/shop that specialises in these things? Preferably somewhere in the city, I am not too familar with the suburbs as yet!
Thanks
Hannah Ortega
ANSWER
From Bridget -
The best shop would have to be
J. Navarro Herbolario
Arzobispo Mayoral, 20 (behind the Ayuntamiento) Council Building in the old town.
Ph 963 522 851
Best to look at the map you so can find it easier. It is quite a big shop and you can get into it on a pedestrian street or the new entrance on San Vincent Matir - not far from Starbucks.
They have all the cleaning products, organic fruit and veg and lots lots more goodies. It isn't the cheapest but it has everything natural, organic that you could wish for.
The other place to buy nice fruit and veg is at the markets but you need to come across the ones that promote themselves at organic. I haven't been there for a while so out of touch who is where.
Please anyone else that knows of good shops, email them in by clicking on the readers comments below. Cheers, Bridget
Thanks
Hannah Ortega
ANSWER
From Bridget -
The best shop would have to be
J. Navarro Herbolario
Arzobispo Mayoral, 20 (behind the Ayuntamiento) Council Building in the old town.
Ph 963 522 851
Best to look at the map you so can find it easier. It is quite a big shop and you can get into it on a pedestrian street or the new entrance on San Vincent Matir - not far from Starbucks.
They have all the cleaning products, organic fruit and veg and lots lots more goodies. It isn't the cheapest but it has everything natural, organic that you could wish for.
The other place to buy nice fruit and veg is at the markets but you need to come across the ones that promote themselves at organic. I haven't been there for a while so out of touch who is where.
Please anyone else that knows of good shops, email them in by clicking on the readers comments below. Cheers, Bridget
WANTED
I am looking for two kid bikes, for the age of 3 and 4.
Maybe someone has kids that are grown our of their bike or maybe leaving town.
They can contact me through email hsickler@cs.com or by phone 963 257 907 (easiest via email).
Thank you
Helena
Maybe someone has kids that are grown our of their bike or maybe leaving town.
They can contact me through email hsickler@cs.com or by phone 963 257 907 (easiest via email).
Thank you
Helena
Carrera de la Mujer
Silvana Nieto found out about the detail for this Sunday's Run, so you have four days to get enrolled!
The Run for Breast Cancer Awareness will be next Sunday 13 April at 10 am,
and the last day to enroll will be Thursday 10th.
It costs 4 Euros, 1 being donated to the Cancer Foundation.
The run starts in front of the Corte Ingles at the Nuevocentro Mall and is 5 kms long.
When you enroll, you get an Asics t-shirt and a chip for your shoes among other goodies (the chip you have to return at the end if the Run).
You can run in a team or by yourself.
Silvana Nieto
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Regional Food and Drink in Valencia
Over a hundred exhibitors will be taking part in the 20th edition of the Mostra de vins, caves i licors i XVIII d'aliments tradicionals de la Comunitat Valenciana from April 2nd-6th.
Leading wineries and cooperatives from the Region of Valencia, their denomination of Origin Governing Councils, the traditional sausage makers from Requena, Segorbe and Cocentaina, as well as the la Asociación de Formatgers de la Comunitat Valenciana [Cheese producers of the Region of Valencia] will be at their stands between the Calatrava and Flores bridges from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
There will of course be other interesting products, including the "chufas" or tiger nuts from Valencia, traditional Alicante spirits, olive oil, Arrop i Tallaetes, ecological cheese from Catí and not forgetting orange juice.
Among the many interesting activities taking place during La Mostra we should highlight the "Workshop of the Senses" and the Beginner's Wine-Tasting Course organised by the the Federación de Sumilleres de la Comunitat Valenciana [Wine Waiters' Association], CERAI and the Polytechnic University of Valencia.
The fair will also host the Cata Els Bodeguers prize-giving ceremony at bottles of wine will be signed by enologists from the Region's leading wineries. Tastings of sausages and cold meats, an exhibition of rice from the Region of Valencia and Traditional Dances will bring this successful event to a perfect end.
Thank you to Camille Gavériaux-Bernstein for sending this info to me.
Leading wineries and cooperatives from the Region of Valencia, their denomination of Origin Governing Councils, the traditional sausage makers from Requena, Segorbe and Cocentaina, as well as the la Asociación de Formatgers de la Comunitat Valenciana [Cheese producers of the Region of Valencia] will be at their stands between the Calatrava and Flores bridges from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
There will of course be other interesting products, including the "chufas" or tiger nuts from Valencia, traditional Alicante spirits, olive oil, Arrop i Tallaetes, ecological cheese from Catí and not forgetting orange juice.
Among the many interesting activities taking place during La Mostra we should highlight the "Workshop of the Senses" and the Beginner's Wine-Tasting Course organised by the the Federación de Sumilleres de la Comunitat Valenciana [Wine Waiters' Association], CERAI and the Polytechnic University of Valencia.
The fair will also host the Cata Els Bodeguers prize-giving ceremony at bottles of wine will be signed by enologists from the Region's leading wineries. Tastings of sausages and cold meats, an exhibition of rice from the Region of Valencia and Traditional Dances will bring this successful event to a perfect end.
Thank you to Camille Gavériaux-Bernstein for sending this info to me.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Another snip it from www.valencialife.net - Formula 1
ON SALE TODAY
Later today Valmor Sport will place on sale tickets for the Formula 1 race that is to take place next August. Five different categories of ticket are on offer with prices varying from 195 to 480 Euros, and all tickets will be for sitting areas as there is no pedestrian area in the Valencian circuit. The sales open at 10 am and the admissions can be acquired through the El Corte Ingles stores across Spain and Servientrada from Bancaja as well as the Ricardo Tormo Circuit. All in all the circuit will have 26 tribune stands with a total capacity of 112,711 people
Later today Valmor Sport will place on sale tickets for the Formula 1 race that is to take place next August. Five different categories of ticket are on offer with prices varying from 195 to 480 Euros, and all tickets will be for sitting areas as there is no pedestrian area in the Valencian circuit. The sales open at 10 am and the admissions can be acquired through the El Corte Ingles stores across Spain and Servientrada from Bancaja as well as the Ricardo Tormo Circuit. All in all the circuit will have 26 tribune stands with a total capacity of 112,711 people
Sorolla Exhibiton
Yesterday was the final day of the exhibition of Sorolla in Valencia, that has seen some 450,000 visitors since it opened last November. The exhibition will now travel to Seville, Malaga, Barcelona, Bilbao and the Prado in Madrid before coming back to Valencia for a month before the works are restored to the museums and private collections that own them
Thanks for Vicky MacFeidth for sending this info in
Thanks for Vicky MacFeidth for sending this info in
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