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. 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 May 3rd

Please just phone, text or email me for my address

and to let me know you’re coming:

Rachel – 663 818 168 or cahill.rachel@gmail.com

Ladies Dinner

Hola

I mentioned last week that 3 ladies from Pucol area started a dinner out, 1 1/2 years ago, and it is also attended by ladies that are not contected to the America's Cup. They organised a dinner one a month and they either go in Pucol or in Valencia.

If you would like to go to this months dinner you can email
Noor Feije at noor@feije.com

It is on Wednesday 4th of June and it is in Pucol this month. Noor needs to confirm the numbers by Monday 2nd of June and is 30 euros per person. Noor can email you all of the details and a map on how to get to the restaurant.

You can also get added to their distribution list so you will be kept in the loop as each dinner is organised.

Enjoy!
Bridget

Susie Fisher - PLAYGROUP - change of contact details

Susie Fisher who advertised for childcare services - PLAYGROUP, has had to change her phone numbers.

Tel mobile: 0034 622 851 540

Tel home: 0034 963 342 860

BEGINNER SPANISH CLASSES

INTENSIVE COURSE - ONE AND A HALF HOURS A DAY

2nd JUNE TO 27th JUNE, Mornings 11.30 - 13.00

30th JUNE TO 25th JULY, Mornings 11.30 - 13.00

BILINGUAL TEACHER

Price 300 eruos P/P (Tuition, books and registration fee)

THE ENGLISH STUDIO

C/ BONAVISTA, 24

64111 ROCAFORT

TEL: 961312353

CELLS: CAROLINE 670 321 336 / CAZ 636 621 259

Full time Nanny needed

We are looking for a full-time nanny:

-40 hours per week. 4 days/week (8am-6pm).

- We are looking for someone who can be flexible with work days. Working week- days, sometimes Saturday and occasionally Sunday.

-With lots of energy and ideally experience of looking after more than one very young child at the same time.

-Twin girls (born 16.11.06) who will be main priority of the au pair. And also a new born (born March 08). I will look after the baby for day -to - day but sometimes we might want the au pair to look after the baby as well.

- Ideally Spanish speaking (but this isn’t essential)

- Ideally with driving license and car. We will be living just outside Betera in Torrrent Conill.

Please contact us by e-mail or telephone with any questions you might have.

Mobile: 607736415

e-mail: mairi@mairimclellan.co.uk & ellie@futurefibres.com

Thanks

Mairi

Healthy Cooking Class - Next one 2nd of June!

Today, was a day all about learning what good food really is and how to cook it. As Helen puts it 'Foods to make you feel TIP TOP!'

Our chef for the day was Helen Westwater (above) - La Ola Fresca
comida deliciosa • yoga • aromaterapia y reflexologia
delicious food • yoga • aromatherapy & reflexology
www.laolafresca.com

She taught us how to make - Nut milks, Fruit Smoothies, Focaccia bread with Spelt Flour, Baken Salmon, Aubergine and Quinoa Roast, Gamazio seasoning, Hummus, Beetroot and goat's cheese with balsamic dressing and basil... Got your tastes buds watering yet???

If you would like to be part of this next class, you have your chance next Monday - June 2nd. Please email me ASAP to book your spot. There is a limit of 10 spots.

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Japanese Cooking Class - Next one 16th June

Back on the 12th of May, 10 of us that started off in the Pasta cooking class, learnt how to cook the Japanese way!

The fantastic teachers, Danelle Sofuku and Takako Christensen showed us how to make Sushi, and other yummy food using all the best ingredients. We all learnt the secret in making the perfect sushi roll and got to roll our own.

Here are some photos that I took that day.





Danelle and Takako are more than happy to do a repeat class for anyone that missed out. I totally recommend it! The class will be held on Monday 16th of June. I will give you more details when you RSVP. If you are able to let me know ASAP as there is a class limit of 10.

A NEW Yoga Center in PUCOL, ZENTROTAI

Hatha Yoga in English

Also Private Hatha Yoga classes,

Tai Chi,

Pilates,

and more…

Av/Vicente Ros, 12

Puzol

Ph : 961 466294 / 619915599

zentrotai@zentrotai.com

Organised Lunches and Dinners

Hi everyone

Just wanted you to know, AT THIS STAGE, that I will be no longer organising Lunches or Dinners. I will be concentrating on organising Cooking classes (will advise you on this later) and still more than happy to take Power Walking classes. The Coffee catch ups on Wednesday's happen without any effort and are normally well attended.

Monica is happy to take over the Friday lunches when she returns from summer holiday's and there will be organised Dinner's once a month that 3 ladies (from the suburbs) organise. These dinners are normally around Valenica.

It has been fun organising the dinners and lunches over the last 3 years and thanks to all of you who came to them. They have been so much fun and it has been a great way to meet everyone.

If anyone wishes to organise a dinner etc, I am more than happy to post this on the cronica.

Cheers
Bridget

A book about Depression

I found out in 2006 that two of my close family members were suffering from Depression, and they still are, but getting better.
At first I just listened as they explained how it all happened and when they got diagnosed, what it is like to be depressed, how they feel on good days and the many bad days etc etc. As positvie as I tried to be that they were going to be OK, it isn't as easy as what I thought.
As well as the person who has the depression, it is a hard thing for anyone to deal with, as I have found living so far away to be of any support.
Recently, I was on an aeroplane, and looked through a magazine and read the book review page. There was a book mentioned called 'Shoot the Damn Dog' by Sally Brampton. She is a depressive and this book is a memoir of her life of depression. I bought this book through Amazon UK, hoping it may help me understand the illness better and how I can support my family members better.
So far I am a third of the way through the book and it has already opened my mind (more) on how terrible this illness is. Finally on page 99 she tells you ways for people to help loved ones with depression.
I thought I would share this with you all as I am sure I am not the only one that is dealing with this. Sally said that years ago when she was well, she read that 1 in 10 would suffer from some form of mental illness. Now it is 1 in 4 and at any one time, 25 percent of us will suffer from 'mental distress'.
On the inside cover of this book it says - 'There are no promises, only suggestions... With its raw, understated eloquence, this book will speak to anyone whose life has been haunted by depression, and offers help and understanding to those with loved ones who suffer from this debilitating condition.

Bridget

Still looking for a babysitter?

I am a native French speaker, fluent in English and with good Spanish.
I have years of experience with children and I know the best parks to take them to.
I am also available in the evenings at the weekend.
Audrey 666 154 609

This Friday is Childless Lunch Day!

Monica Moosbrugger is booking us into a restaurant today so if you would like to come, please email or text me by Thursday afternoon (if you decide on the day you can come, please text me).

It will be around 10 - 15 euros and somewhere in the old town. We normally start at 2pm unless advised otherwise.

The lunches are a great way to meet new people and have a good laugh - the housework can wait!

Bridget

Need help with your computer?

* Virus Removal
* Software Installation
* Training, Help and Advice
* System Overhaul & Optimisation
* PC Hardware Repairs & Upgrades

Call Guy - 693 543 220
Email - guywilsonnz@gmail.com

*** I have now used Guy for almost all of the above and his advice has pretty much saved me from throwing my computer out the window in frustration. If your computer is running slow, there could be a number of reasons why and Guy seems to know all of the ins and outs on why and how to fix it. Give him a call and I am sure he can help you! Bridget ***

French Bakery

French Boulangerie-Bakery & Patisserie in Valencia !

Guillem de Castro, 63

Very dangerous J J
Valerie

Playgroup

PLAYGROUP (spaces available)

I run a small playgroup from my home and have spaces available on Monday and Wednesday morning from 10.00-12.00.

If you have a child aged 18 months or older and think they would enjoy playing with friends and getting messy then give me a call. (3 children max per morning).

Some of our regular activities include painting, gluing, sticking, colouring, dancing, singing, reading stories, playing in the sandpit, playing in water, making and playing with play dough and generally having lots of fun.

Qualifications and references available.

Contact: Susie fisher on

Tel mobile: 0034 622 851 540 Tel home: 0034 963 342 860

susiecfisher@hotmail.com

Reminder for Pasta Cooking Class on Monday

Hola everyone

Just a reminder for you to email me if you are interested in the Pasta Cooking Class mentioned below. There are still spaces available! It will be good to know numbers by Friday Night if possible as I am away from the computer all weekend. Or text me in the weekend is fine also.

Cheers
Bridget

CAR FOR SALE

CAR FOR SALE
Make: Renault Clio
Colour: Black in very good condition (considering Valencia...)
Model: Clio Community
Clio 1.4 16V - 12,000km
Unleaded fuel
AC & CD radio player
Bought new in April 2004
All garage services done to date
New battery installed this year
Price EUR 8.000

Contact - Tamara: tamara.martyn@bluewin.ch or +41 79 632 3264 (for sure) or +34 647 497 485 (not always on..)

Cooking Classes continue...

Learn from scratch how to make Fresh Italian Pasta!

THIS A REPEAT CLASS FOR THOSE THAT MISSED OUT!!!

When - Monday 19th May

Time - 11am for coffee then kick off at 11.30am

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 get 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 Marco the chef!

If you haven't yet been to Hosteria el Vizio for a meal, you must go. Great food and friendly staff!

Also, the team that attended the pasta making class last week, are attending a Japanese Cooking class. Be sure to let me know if you are also interested in attending a repeat class of this if offered. It will also be held on a Monday. Plus more cooking classes are being organised!!!

Bridget

NEW HOURS for YOGA with Valerie Classes

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Fancy a bit of Reggae or maybe Peter Pan?

I was just going through the ticktack ticket website and came across these

Reggae by the Beach
Puerto America's Cup
Beenie Man, Lady Shaw, Chris Goldfinger, Shaggy
50 euros
Saturday 15/5 (17/5?)

Peter Pan, El Musical
Palacio de Congresos
30-35 euros
Sunday 25/5

You can find more info at www.ticktakticket.com

Kelly Lees

Childless Lunch on Friday 9th and more

Hi everyone

If you are keen to join in for a Childless Lunch this Friday, let me know.  

I will have the details in the next day or two so when you RSVP, I will let you know.

This week it might be French as as usual, I will try to keep it around 10 - 15 euros.

Also, Coffee at Starbucks Gran Via, every Wednesday - 12.30 - 2.30

And remember the Power Walks on Tuesdays at 3pm.  Great way to keep fit and have a good yabba along the way.  We are covering 5km within the hour.

Also, the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month is a power walk also but if you want more of a workout, some of us will be running some of the way adding a couple of km's onto it.  Be sure to join either way.  Just another way to keep motivated and fit.

We had the first Girls Night Out last week and 7 of us had a great time.  I will have more info on the dinners at a later date.

Enjoy the rest of the your week!

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. 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….

Day: First Tuesday of every month – first night will be Tuesday May 6th

Time: 8pm

Please just phone, text or email me for my address

and to let me know you’re coming:

Rachel – 663 818 168 or cahill.rachel@gmail.com