Louis Vuitton World Series Website

Here it is if anyone has tried looking for it!

Bridget


http://www.louisvuittontrophy.com/home/

Handyman available

If you need anything done around the house, apartment etc.
Call Brett Richmond.
He is available for any jobs you may need done around the place.

Call 622 128 632
Speaks fluent Spanish and English

I can totally recommend him
Bridget

Set yourself apart from the crowd with Rocketspark

While my wife has been working in the America’s Cup it hasn’t all been about kite surfing and house husband duties for me!

This week I am launching a new internet service called Rocketspark. Rocketspark allows you to make your own website the easy way.

Rocketspark is perfect for the sailing community for creating on-line CV’s or websites for small businesses. It’s super simple to use, no web design experience is needed and you can make unlimited updates wherever you are in the world.

Please view our website www.rocketspark.co.nz and if you would like a personal demo in Valencia please call me. Grant Johnson, 663288441.

Wanted to Buy

Double Pushchair or buggy board wanted
Looking for a 2nd hand side by side double pushchair (that can be used from birth)or a buggy board.
We only need it for a year so would prefer something reasonably priced.
If anyone has either one and wants to get rid of it give me a call.
Thanks
Susie Fisher
Tel : 622 851 540
Email : susiecfisher@hotmail.com

English books for Children of all ages!

http://www.thelearningbus.es/

Check out this website and even go and have a look at the shop. Finally a place that you can by English books for your children. Great selection!

The Learning Bus
Avenida Baleares 73
Valencia
96 330 660 74

It is next door to the photo shop - Fotosistema - that I get all my photos developed at. There is also a new Health food shop, and Baby shop with the natural approach, all on the same block! Fantastic.

Bridget

Hyundai Lantra Station Wagon Car FOR SALE

2.000,00 €

1.6 litres

134,000 KM

1999

IVA until May 2010

Complete with scratches and a few minor dints but NO key scratches!

Very good condition on the inside

Fantastic car to have with lots of room

Owners moving to New Zealand.

Phone Bridget – 647 950 526

Can you give Blanca a home?

Hi Everyone

I am reaching out because I need some help.

3months ago we rescuend an abandoned puppy we named her Blanca she is an amazing dog much loved by us and the boys.

Unfortunatly due to unexpected cercumstances we are having to return to NZ and much to our disapointment and surprise we can not take Blanca with us. It is very sad for us the boys are going to be devestated that she cant come with us.

We desperatly are trying to find a good home for her as we are leaving Valencia next week.

She is a medium size dog, white and caremal colour, she has a beautiful temperament and is amazing with children.

she is now 10months and has had all her shots and has a micro chip.

Please if anyone would like to adopt her or know anyone who would contact me asap

My number is 687782285 or email me at sjaanewilliams@gmail.com

kind regards

--
Sjaan Williams

Martini Summer Tour

Hosteria el Vizio

Calle Eugenia Vines 105

46011 Valencia

(in front of hotel Las Arenas)

What: Martini Summer Tour - Free Martini Cocktails!

When: 11th, 16th, 17th & 18th of July

Times: From 13.00 - 14.00 and 20.00 till 21.00

Why: Martini are promoting their new summer product "Martini Rosado" and are kicking off a series of cocktail hours starting this saturday at 13.00.
Come and drown a few of these little mothers under the blazing Valencia sun!!!

Apartment for Rent July/August

Apartment for rent from now for the next couple of months in centre of Old town Valencia

Near all cool cafes’ bars (non tourists ) and 3 min walk to Mercado Central

Fully furnished 1 large bedroom and Bathroom with 2^nd Double bed for Guests / Kids in lounge ??

Cost € 225 per week!

Perfect option for visiting family.

Please phone Lloyd if you are interested

+44 799 099 6668

Cult Classic, reliable 1998 left hand drive
Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i for sale

Spanish registered with ITV until 2010.
Only 58,000 km on the clock.

Half leather black and cream seats.
Leather steering wheel.
Remote immobiliser/alarm.
Walnut dash, doorcaps and winders.
Aluminium wheels.
Radio CD with connection for Ipod.
Blue and white Cooper colours and Union Flag on the roof!

€6,000 ono.
For more information or to view/test drive,
please call Anne on 696 161 643 or Bob on 615 393 714

http://www.24-7valencia.com/

This is a fantastic website that everyone living in Valencia should look at regularly. Danelle has sent through the info below that she has got from this website. I suggest you click on the link and find out much much more about what is going on! Bridget

http://www.24-7valencia.com/

FERIA DE JULIO

This year's Ferio de Julio concerts under the moon and stars in Viveros Park are promising to be star-studded! Get your tickets now before they sell out!

2 JULY Fangoria.
Glam Goth rockers

3 JULY La Excepción.
Spanish HipHop

9 JULY Chambao
The gorgeous chillout band.

10 JULY Bunbury.
La ruta de Bacalao favourite

13 JULY Joan Manuel Serrat.
Legendary Spanish Poet and SInger returns to Valencia - bound to sellout fast

15 JULY Miguel Bosé.
Play the Papito Album. Bosé is a brilliant performer and if you haven't seen him - grab the chance.

17 JULY Amaral.
Brother and sister duet - she sings.

21 JULY Anastacia.
She has sold a staggering 26 million copies of her Albums and over 20 million singles and comes to Valencia promote her new album

24 JULY Yann Tiersen.
Pianist and composer of the Amelie soundtrack plays a concert of his beautiful and haunting work

25 JULY James Taylor.
Veteran songster is fantastic live!

Tickets are from 18-38€ for the above concerts and are available through Ticketmaster.es and Servientrada (bancaja.es)

XIII FESTIVAL DE JAZZ DEL PALAU DE LA MÚSICA DE VALENCIA.

Two glorious weeks of the best of the world's Jazz, with the music Gershwin, Miles Davis and Nina Simone as part of a great lineup including Lizz Wright, Winton Marsalis, Hubert Laws, Bill Evans, and a host of the biggest names in the industry.

Full lineup follows below

Tuesday, 7 July 22.00H. Jardines del Palau
DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND
FUNK ON ME
Free

Wednesday, 8 Julio. 22.00H. Sala Iturbi.
PAQUITO D’RIVERA & CHANO DOMINGUEZ QUINTETO.
36€/27€

Thursday, 9 July. 22.00H. Sala Iturbi.
BRAD MELHDAU TRIO
30€/22€

Friday, 10 July. 19.30H. Sala Iturbi.
ORQUESTA DE VALENCIA
Play works by Copeland y Gershwin
Sergio Alapont, director. José Carlos Franch-Ballester, clarinete
25€/19€/13€

Sunday, 12 July. 22.00H Sala Iturbi.
50 YEARS of “KIND OF BLUE” . the finest works of MILES DAVIS ;
JIMMY COBB , BUSTER WILLIAMS , LARRY WILLIS , WALLACE RONEY , VINCENT HERRING and JAVON JAKSON.
36€/27€

Monday, 13 July. 22.00H Sala Iturbi.
COLINA MIRALTA SAMBEAT CMS TRÍO
Presentan “Andando”
25€/19€

Tuesday, 14 July. 22.00H Sala Iturbi.
SING THE TRUTH: THE MUSIC OF NINA SIMONE
Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves, Lisa Simone (Nina's Daughter) & Lizz Wright & The Original Nina Simone Band. Al Schackman Quintet.
50€/37€

Wednesday, 15 July. 22.00H Sala Iturbi.
THE CTI BAND ALL STARS.
HUBERT LAWS , RANDY BRECKER , BILL EVANS , RUSELL MALONE , NIELS LAN DOKY , MARK EGAN , JEFF “TAIN” WATTS , AIRTO MOREIRA, FLORA PURIN Y CREED TAYLOR
36€/27€

Friday, 17 July. 22.00H Sala Iturbi.
WYNTON MARSALIS with THE LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA.
50€/37€

Tuesdays Power Walk

Unfortunately there has not been sufficient interest in the Power Walking group to continue it.

If anyone would like to join me for a brisk walk in the Jardins del Turia any afternoon, please call or text me on 678 614 741.

Helen

Concert in the park

Thursday evening (8:00 PM) band concerts in the park, next to the founatians in front of the Palau.
Pack a picnic basket & blanket and find a spot in the trees - a great way to end the day and get an early start on the weekend activities.
~ Vicky

Tattoo's

I know that some people are interested in getting tattoos here, and this is the perfect place to go to find a tattooist that you like. It also looks like it could be good fun.

Valencia Tattoo Convention

Friday 12^th – Sunday 14^th

10am - 12pm

Expo Hotel

Avda. Pio XII 4

www.valenciatattooconvention.com

Kelly Lees

YOGA

POWER WALK - Tuesdays

I have given up taking the Power Walk class on Tuesday's, But Helen is taking it over so there is no excuse not to go! Please read on... Bridget

Want to shift a few pounds? Keep active during your pregnancy? Work off your post-baby bulge? Or simply want to have a gossip and make new friends? Then come join us...

Power Walk


Tuesdays at 3pm


Meet by the Rose Garden Café

(click here for map)



Call Helen for more details


678 614 741

From the Desktop of Danelle

Message from Bridget - The lovely Danelle sent this to me on the 12th of May and I failed to put it in the Croncia. So now some of it is out of date which I am very sorry about! These things do happen.

Danelle got some of the information from Valencia Connet (small free magazine) or she has seen the info around and about. Thanks Danelley!!!

DANSA VALENCIA 2009

Closing performances of this year’s Dansa at Teatro Principal, 14th to 17th May, the Ballets de Monte Carlo will present "Altro Canto I and II”, directed by Jean Christophe Maillot.

Teatro Principal
Barques 15
teatres.gva.es


10db BURJASSOT FESTIVAL
10db, the music festival, 10 days in Burjassot takes place for the 5th year from 7 - 17 May 2009.
The festival includes Catpeople, El Canto del Loco, loads of other concerts and performing arts will fill the 10 days. There is also supposed to be a medieval fair that winds through the plaza Ayuntamiento and up to the Patio.
Tickets available from Servicam.

GARY MOORE CONCERT 18 MAY

Ex Thin Lizzy singer/guitarist Gary Moore will perform at Palacio de Congresos de Valencia on Monday 18 May at 22.00hrs

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
The Harlem Globtrotters are coming to Spain with their fantastic basketball show.
There are two events in May, one in Benidorm and the other in Valencia:-
Palau d'Esports L'illa, Benidorm
Thursday May 21, 2009 at 8:00 PM

Pabellon Fuente San Luis, Valencia
Friday May 22, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Tickets available from ticktacticket.

FESTIVAL MEDITERRANI

Various performances including Opera and Ballet.
From 24 May to 1 July

Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofia
Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias
www.lesarts.com

BALLET “ SANGRE”

The Nuevo Ballet Espanol, a flamenco dance company will show their newest performance, Sangre (Blood), nine dancers (four males and five females) .

28 and 31 May
12 euro
Teatro Principal
Barques 15
teatres.gva.es

EMERSON STRING QUARTET

3 & 4 June
Palau de la Musica
www.palaudevalencia.com

FESTIVAL DE INTERNACIONAL BENICASSIM

“Bands like Oasis, The Killers, Kings of Leon will be rocking the stage this July. Make sure to book your tickets way in advance for they tend to sell out very quickly.” According to Valencia connect

70 Euro

www.fiberfib.com for details

Joan Miró. Evocación de la imagen femenina

Showing until June 21
Centro Cultural Bancaja
Plaza de Tetuán, 23 , Valencia

Free of charge

Another smoke free cafe in Valencia

From Alena Guerasimovich

To give away

We have a few things we don't need if anyone else wants:

Single Mattress, not the greatest, but perfect for last minute guests.

Books (novels)

Email Kelly if you would like them
jokellyandjago@yahoo.co.uk

Horsey Pictures by Bridget

Music Lovers

Click on these images to view...

This is from Alena Guerasimovich

www.valencialife.net

ALERT

The British Consulate in Alicante has requested that its nationals be on alert when they arrive in either El Altet airport outside Alicante. San Javier Airport in Murcia or Manises airport outside Valencia due to the considerable increase in luggage theft. The problem has apparently grown to such an importance that it now features on a travel advisory issued by the Foreign Office. The Consulate revealed that people should be careful when going to pick up their rented car at any of these airports, as they may be followed. When the recent arrivals get to the car, they discover that one or more tires are flat, and in the confusion of being offered help their luggage disappears. The Consulate also advises that on the E15, A7, A70 and N332 main roads many people have fallen victim to people passing themselves off as plain-clothes policemen, and had valuable stolen as a result. The Consulate makes it plain that in all cases concerning traffic incidents or inspections, these are only carried out by uniformed members of the police force - be they the National Police, or more typically, the Guardia Civil

Thanks Leslie Ehman for emailing that in - very important!

H&M on Colon

Opening 21st of May... we think

Thanks Helen!

Apartment for Rent

Apartment for rent from now for the next couple of months in centre of Old town Valencia

Near all cool cafes’ bars (non tourists ) and 3 min walk to Mercado Central

Fully furnished 1 large bedroom and Bathroom with 2^nd Double bed for Guests / Kids in lounge ??

Cost € 250 per week!

Perfect option for visiting family.

Please phone Lloyd if you are interested

664 705 909

Something to think about... www.valencialife.net

SIDE EFFECTS

Swine Flu has not yet been detected in the Lebanon, but it is threatening a national custom. Health Minister Mohammad Khalifa has called on his fellow countrymen and women to stop greeting each other with the traditional three kisses on the cheek He stated during a press conference: If you visit someone, don’t exchange kisses, let’s stop this social kissing habit <<>> Another aspect of coping with the Swine Flu virus is the software used to coordinate the work of physicians and emergency teams in Mexico as they try ands contain the outbreak. The programme that is to be used has been developed by TM Software in Iceland

www.valencialife.net

WARNING

Xavier Pastor, the director of the Oceana Institute for Europe has issued a warning that one of the most dangerous jellyfish in the world is now floating around in the Mediterranean. A troop of about fifty of them were discovered in the sea off Los Alcazares in Murcia, and it appears that currents are set to bring more to the coasts of Spain. The species concerned is the Physalia Physalis - better known as the Portuguese Man O’War, whose sting can be fatal for both the children and the elderly, whilst between 30 and 50% ofd those stung by the jellyfish require hospitalization, and it appears that the only way to effectively rid the beach areas of Spain of this danger is to have the jellyfish manually collected. Equally, the jellyfish are still lethal, which could lead to some beaches being closed until the danger is removed. Stings usually cause severe pain and leave whip-like red welts on the skin that normally last for about two or three days. In many cases the sting causes an allergic reaction, with other serious side effects including shock, fever, and interference with the action of the heart and lungs. First aid for those stung should first of all ensure that any remnants of the creature should be removed from the skin using gloves; salt water should be applied to the affected area (fresh water tends to make the sting worse and the use of vinegar does not generally have the desired effect), and this should be followed by an application of hot water that generally eases the pain of the sting, and a doctor should be seen as soon as possible

www.valencialife.net

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NOT FULFILLED

Speaking in Barcelona yesterday, Formula 1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone stated that he considers the urban circuit in Valencia The best in the world. However, he also stated I believe that we were too hasty and the Grand Prix was staged a year too soon, and expressed the opinion that the Valencia race did not fulfill expectations, but refused to be drawn any further. These remarks came after the organizers of the European Grand Prix - Valmor Sport, which includes Bancaja, Fernando Roig and Jorge Martinez Aspar - had asked Mr Ecclestone to reduce the 18 million Euro price tag he was demanding in order that the race be staged in Valencia, Sources close to Mr Ecclestone revealed that they had no intention of lowering the price and that a contract had been signed to stage the races in Valencia for seven years. As a result it appears that Valmor is now considering asking the Valencian Government to participate financially in the staging of the races this year

REACTION

In a reaction to the remarks made by Mr Ecclestone, Valencia Mayoress Rita Barbera stated last evening that she considered his words were rather strange, surprising unfortunate and contradictory. She made these remarks following a meeting with Valmor Sport aimed at fixing the date for this years race - August 23. Mrs Barbera also stated that everyone at the meeting were perplexed by the comments of Mr Ecclestone as every time we have heard him speak, he was heaping praise on Valencia along with expressions of admiration at the efficiency with which were showed ourselves capable of putting together the event. She also stated that Mr Ecclestone was effusive in his praise of Valencia, the administrators of the City and the Valencian Government. Mrs Barbera implied that Mr Ecclestone made these remarks in Barcelona, where there is a considerable movement to take the Grand Prix away from us. Every time we stage a world event, something comes from Catalunia to harm the reputation of Valencia. When she was asked about the allegations from Valmor Sport over the financing of the event, Mrs Barbera stated that the Town Hall has done all it can, and the Valmor had never asked for financial participation from the Town Council

Rent or Borrow

Cot wanted to rent or borrow for five months

We are moving to Valencia for the summer and would like a cot (not a portacot) for our 13 month old boy to use while we are there.

If you are interested in renting or lending us your cot please contact Sam Dunn email: sarahannedunn@gmail.com
Thanks!

Cheers,
Sam

Car for sale

FOR SALE.
PEUGEOT 307 Station Wagon
HDI (Diesel) 110Hp
YEAR 2002. 119000km
EXCELLENT CONDITION
8500 euros
Contact: Valerie - 687 526024 or v.devillers@gmail.com

Open Casa Valencia Language Event

The next Open Casa Valencia language event takes place in The Guinness House, Plaza del Patriarca 6, on Thursday 23rd April from 9.45pm to 11.45pm. Throughout the evening a variety of speaking activities and games will be introduced providing the opportunity to practise Spanish and English in an informal setting.

Each event costs 2 euros per person. On arrival at The Guinness House please register with Martha (I will be wearing a name badge) to collect your badge and details of the first activity.

For more information and further details of Open Casa Valencia events visit www.language.meetup.com/167/ or email martharobb@hotmail.co.uk

Regards

Martha

Flamenco Fusion

For those of you interested in Flamenco Show's. this one you will want to get too.
None of the cheap tourist stuff, this is really artistic.

It is on from the 23rd of April to the 3rd of May at Centro Cultural Carolina. (Near Casa de Salud).

You can have a look in the internet www.fusion.com.es

Tickets are 12 Euros, I called to reserve two tickets and it was no problem, you simply leave your name and pick them up the same night

Sylvia Azcueta

CHILDMINDER WANTED

I am looking for a childminder to care for my 8-month-old boy in their
home for 2 or 3 mornings a week, and organise activities to help with
his development.

The ideal person would be Spanish, but speak some English (I speak a
little Spanish), and live within 20 minutes walk of my house, which is
near the Mercado Colon, and be available to start immediately.

If you, or anyone you know, are interested, please email me at
cm-helen@hangmyhat.com.

Thanks

KOKUA - Like a bike

A few of you have seen my little Jack race around on his bike. I thought I would share with you the website that I bought it off.
www.queregalo.biz
They have a number of cool things available to buy on this website.

We bought the aluminum - Like a bike - Jumper at 174.80 euros plus delivery which was on 8.50 euros. Lots of different colours available. These bikes, including wooden ones, are made in Germany.

Jack started riding this at 2 1/2 years and has the seat at the lowest it can go. He can definitely use this for another year or so, but will probably be ready for his brother's bike before we know it.

A friend of ours let us borrow theirs and Jack had it sorted on day 2. For us, it was worth the investment, as the confidence he has with it is amazing. Not having any peddles, they have to have their feet down so they can correct themselves very quickly if he gets wobbly.

And, it so light (3400g), so if he gets tired when we are out biking, he can get in the kiddies seat on my bike, and I put his bike on my handle bars and we keep biking!

Bridget

Babysitter available!

Hello,

My name is Beatriz Aguilar Hebles, I am a 22 years old Spanish girl and I live in Valencia. At the moment I am working as a babysitter since September with an English family that lives in Valencia. The mother, Claire Bogan gave me your email address and told me I could contact you due to I am interested in working more hours as a babysitter.

About me I could tell you that I studied English and Pedagogic in the University in Germany and I finished this year in February. I like children a lot and I think I am a good babysitter because children also like me very much and my English is good enough to work with English speaking families.

Here I send you my mobile number, my email addresses in case you are interested or you know somebody you can give them my contacts.

beatiri@hotmail.com

dormoinuncampodigrano@hotmail.com

My mobile - 695 90 46 93

Thanks for your time.

Regards,

Beatriz

Valencia Cronica turns 4 years old!

Well, the 7th of April 2005 was the date I sent out the first Valencia Cronica newsletter to about 30 mums. A few years later I was still at it, sending it out to over 700 email addresses, then in November 2007, I turned to the internet and www.valenciacronica@blogspot.com was born!

AND, Who would have thought we would still be in Valencia!

It has been such an amazing journey for me to be doing this. Everyone who has contributed to make the Valencia Cronica as successful as it is, deserves a big a big bottle of bubbles! If only I had a nice big bank balance, I would have thrown a big 'Cronica' party to say thanks! I wouldn't be able to have Duran Duran there (man that party rocked!), but would have found someone to provide the entertainment.

It has been a while since I have had my say on what is going on in this crazy world we live in, so here I go...

The past year has been one of the hardest that I/we may have all been through, whether we (our partners) have had full time, part time or contract work here and there, or nothing. 2008 is a year to forget.

Those of us that have stayed in Valencia with a team or without, or those that have moved on by choice or forced - it hasn't been ideal for most, but then again, some were more than happy to go!

Families have been split for long periods. Plans changing every month, never knowing what is the right thing to, etc etc. The uncertainty has been stressful for EVERYONE.

BUT because the 32nd America's Cup was one of the most amazing rides I /We have been on, we all have been so very very lucky to have had that experience, I think sometimes, we may forget what it is like to live in the REAL WORLD, cos lets face it, the America's Cup is not normal.
The AC is a huge rollercoster and is so much fun to be on, but the fun does stop sooner or later. The AC does not guarantee continuous work, so you should have some sort of 'plan B' in place.

People I know outside of the America's Cup are loosing jobs, their homes, just by trying to live a normal life, but are being hit by the problems faced with the recession.

For us, so many are quick to point the finger and blame someone else on their recent misfortune (I am talking America's Cup here). Sure, the AC problems stuffed us up personally for a while, but through being (very) patient and some hard work, everything has worked out OK. We are responsible for ourselves. The rich men who pay us the good money are not responsible for how we spend it or how we save for the down time!

I am not sure if I would have survived here for so long, if it wasn't for the amazing friends I have here. To have such an important support group, who is going through the same experience, is so valuable. You rock!

This year, when I returned to Valencia from New Zealand, I got the warm fuzzy feeling when all my Spanish friends welcomed me back with big smiles on their faces. As much as I miss all my family and friends in New Zealand, and can't wait to start a life there with my family, I knew that we had made the right decision to stay here for while longer.

However you have been affected by the delays or maybe you have happily found a new way of life outside of the America's Cup; what ever you choose to do; stay positive, think positive and sooner or later, things will work out. Just live life to the fullest. Life is too short!!! You never know what is around the corner!

¡Felices Pascuas!
Happy Easter!

Cheers
Bridget
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