School Question

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

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

Hola Bridget

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

Alena

Lots of baby things to sell...

En Espanol...

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

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

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

SILLA PRENATAL
REGULABLE Y CON RUEDAS
ROJO 40,00

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

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

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

MARSUPIO CHICCO MODELO “GO”
CRUDO 30,00

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

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

In English...

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

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

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

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

RAIN COVER MUTSY
FITS STROLLER
TRANSPARENT 20,00

TRAVEL BABY COT
BRAND NEW
NAVY 30,00

STROLLER SUN COVER
BRAND NEW
BLACK 20,00

BABY CARRIER CHICCO
MODEL “GO”
CREAM 30,00

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

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

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

HALLOWEEN...

Hosteria el Vizio does Halloween 31st of October 2008

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

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

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

Email Sheree
sheree.curtis1@gmail.com

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

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

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

blah blah blah

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

blah blah blah

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

Childless Friday Lunch is on this Friday - 24th

Hi everyone.

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

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

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

Platos principales

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

Ragout de cerdo con hígos y manzana asada

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

See you there!
Monica and Bridget

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

Thanks for that info Anthony!

Girls Night Out

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

¡Hola chicas!

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

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

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

where: Restaurante Club Alfinach

Avenida de Camp de Morvedre

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

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

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

noor@feije.com

Daylight Saving Ends...

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

Bridget

Calling runners...

18º MEDIO MARATÓN DE VALENCIA

Sunday, 16th November, 2009 at 9 am.

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

Also MARATÓN POPULAR DE VALENCIA in mid February……

HANNAH ICKERT

M: + 34 667 973 596

hannah@saildesignco.com

POWER WALKS - TUESDAY'S at 3pm!

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

Whats up in Valencia

Hi,

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

18 Medio Maraton de Valencia - 16/11

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

Greenspace: Vegan Fusion Festival 18/10 1900

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

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

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

Science Museum: Marvel Super Heros

One for the boys (big and small!!)

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

Kelly Lees

FOR SALE

Kids' stuff

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

Prima pappa high chair €45

White Dresser with a changing unit and a mat €45

Prenatal portable high chair €20

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

Car for sale

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

English Tutor Required

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

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

Please call to discuss further on 630 872 316.

Juan Torres
(speaks English)

DEAR FRIENDS OF VIZIO,

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

WHEN: WEDNESDAY 8TH OF OCTOBER

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

TIME: FROM 21.00 TILL LATE

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

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

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

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

963 727 778

697 792 722

Bridge, Tennis and Metro...

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

Hi Bridget!

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

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

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

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

That's the news. ;)

Anuschka

Music Kids

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

We are starting our fall trimester.

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

The New Bridge and Tennis Stadium???

Click on to this picture to enlarge

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

Just Price

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

Alena Guerasimovich

House Sitter

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

Number of people 1-2

Time period : January - February 2009

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

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

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

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

Thank you

Richard Speer

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

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

A FINAL MEETING?

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

Kindermusik now in Valencia.

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

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

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

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

Valencia Ester

Republica Guinea Ecuatorial, 4 1º C

46022 Valencia (close to Cabanyal train station)

L'Eliana Biocompra

Avda. Cortes Valencianas 9

46183 L'Eliana

Picanya Espai Món Sá

Avda. Sta. María del Puig, 13
46210 Picanya

Playgroup

PLAYGROUP (Spaces available from November)

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

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

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

Qualifications and references available.

Contact: Susie fisher on 622851540

susiecfisher@hotmail.com

Volvo Ocean Race

www.alicante2008.com

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

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

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

Bridget

Music Class

Hello Everyone!

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks!
Heidi

¡Hola a todos!

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

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

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

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

Muchas Gracias,
Heidi

From www.valencialife.com

COUNTDOWN BEGINS

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

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

POWER WALKS - TUESDAY'S at 3pm!

Hey there!

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

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

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

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

Bridget

Babyjetsetter

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

www.babyjetsetter.blogspot.com

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

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

Bridget

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

A LAUNCH IN VALENCIA

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

****

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

www.valencialife.net

For Sale

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

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

50 euro Travel cot, rarely used

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

25 euro DVD player

20 euro Vacuum

15 euro Toddler plastic picnic table

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

10 euro baby changing mattress

Available until 30 Sept. Jackie 637 784 439

Back to Normal!

Hi there campers!

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

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

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

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

Look forward to seeing you soon!

Bridget

Spanish Lessons Online

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

Emma Sanderson

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

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

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

Helen Westwater

Cleaner Wanted

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

Mobile 653 908 286

email: dorte_malene@hotmail.com

NEW CAFE!!!

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

We also serve salads and pasta.

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

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

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

Dorte Malene 653 908 286

Emanuele 686 370 899

Massimiliano 692 184 208

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

PUBLIC HOLIDAY THIS FRIDAY

Hi everyone

I have in my diary that it is 'Asuncion de Nuestra Senora' (Assumption Day) on the 15th. I haven't taken any notice in Mercadona if they are closed. Just be prepared for everything to be closed. Remember there is always OpenCor.

Also, I will be away from the 22nd to 30th of August so there will be no Cronica postings during that time. If you want something to go in, then email it to me soon so it gets in pronto.

Cheers
Bridget

Children Art Classes

Art classes for kids starting in September in the city of Valencia.
Small groups, different materials and techniques to experiment with, lots of fun!

Please register by e-mail victoriascotti@gmail.com

More info below:
http://arttherapyvalencia.com/kids.aspx

http://www.valencialife.net

The Valencia Life Network News is a bulletin of information about the Valencian Community that is published every morning except Mondays and read by subscribers on four continents. Any comments or suggestions or changes to EMail addresses are most welcome, as well as are new subscribers: publisher@valencialife.net.

JUST LIKE THE SONG

Alicante and Valencia Provinces tomorrow will be on orange alert due to the extremely high temperatures that are expected to affect both areas around midday. This is after the mercury rose to 38 degrees on the coastal areas and 39 degrees inland, and today this is expected to top 40 and the current heat wave from the Sahara is expected to continue until tomorrow night

BETTER THAN EVER

The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia has revealed that t took in some forty million Euros last year, receiving almost four and a half million visitors, 78% of which were from other parts of Spain or overseas, mostly coming from Italy and the United Kingdom. On average these visitors spent over 99 Euros a day each, adding 491 million Euros to the Valencian economy, and as a result of the expansion of the installations, some 41,000 people are now employed there full time

CRUISE LINERS ON THE WAY

Oriana, one of the largest liners of the P & O Cruise line is expected to arrive in Valencia later today, bringing 1,881 passengers, as part of a new campaign by Valencia Port to attract cruise liners, with some twenty cruise ships visiting Valencia in August alone, as also expected in Valencia is Brilliance of the Seas, with 2,550 passengers, Island Star, with 1,800 passengers and MSC Sinfonia with over 1,500 passengers. According to the Valencia Tourist Authority, some 25 cruise liners will arrive in Valencia between September and October, and amongst these is the Queen Elizabeth II before the ship sails to Dubai to become a vast floating hotel

CONTRACTS CANCELLED

The problem not only appears to be a municipal decree form Valencia Town Hall banning festivities on balconies overlooking the Formula 1 circuit, but this has now been coupled with another factor: over the last few days, a number of companies who had reserved spaces near the circuit has been dropping dramatically. However financial or other agreements between neighbours is on the rise, and there is some concern over what will actually take place during the Formula 1 race in many apartment blocks ringing the course as they were built in the 60s, and probably unable to take the combination of extra weight and vibrations for the racing cars

Motorcycle for sale

Yamaha YZF R1 - 1000cc sportsbike

UK bike, still UK registered but has Spanish ITV certificate

First registered late 2003, 24,500Km excellent condition

Call +34 690855389 for more details

Furniture for Sale

Furniture for sale.

All items from Ikea.....most available now.

Large wooden dinning table and 6 chairs - 200 Euro's

Coffee table, wood with glass top and two drawers - 80 Euro's

Tv stand to match coffee table, shelf and two drawers - 80 Euro's

3 seater sofa - 120 Euro's

Sofa bed - 200 Euro's

Smaller sofa bed - 100 Euro's.

Delivery possible.......

For more details or photo's call Nigel +34 690855389 or Jennie +34 654180596 or e-mail jennierosewall@hotmail.com

Book Swap Night back on...

Book Swap Night!

(A Not-so-Oprah Book Club…)

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

How it works:

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

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

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

Tuesday August 5th

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

Rach – 663818168 or cahill.rachel@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

Société Nautique de Genève wins America’s Cup appeal

Everything you need to know is on

www.valenciasailing.blogspot.com

Thank you Pierre for keeping us all in the loop.

Lets hope the America's Cup is now back on track - I am not getting too excited as it has been a whole year of let downs for so many of us. I am not taking much notice until the fat lady sings!

Bridget

www.valencialife.net - more news I have just read

AGREEMENT REACHED

It now appears that provided there are no more pitfall;s or last minute demands on either side, furniture giant IKEA will finally sign an agreement to open its first commercial outlet in the Valencian Community on land opposite the Heron City shopping centre of Paterna. In an announcement of the agreement that is expected this Friday, the Swedish furniture giant is expected to reveal the creation of some two thousand jobs. A preliminary meeting is set for today that is aimed at outlining the intentions of the various parties involved

WARNING ISSUED

Electricity company Iberdrola has warned that several people are visiting homes in the Valencia area, claiming to be employees of the company and asking for payment in advance for essential works. The company advises that its representatives never ask for payments in cash for works to be carried out and advises all those who have come into contact with these false representatives to get in touch withy their local branch of the Guardia Civil and make an official complaint

www.valencialife.net

GLORIA ESTEFAN IN VALENCIA

It has been revealed that Cuban born songstress and producer Gloria Estefan is to give a special concert in the old Turia River Bed in Valencia on August 22. She will be accompanied by The Miami Sound Machine, and Valencia is the first stop in her new tour of Spain that will later take in the Zaragoza Expo (September 12), Madrid one day later, Barcelona on September 17 and Tenerife on September 19. There is to be no admission fee for her performance in Valencia as this is within the La Formula Festival, and will be used to promote her new album in Spanish 90 Miles, in which she sings duets with Carlos Santana, Jose Feliciano and actor Andy Garcia amongst others. The ninety miles in question is the distance between Miami and Cuba

Thanks Vicky for sending that in.

FOR SALE ~ 2007 FORD FOCUS S WAGON

Moving back to the US- MUST SELL! New 2007 Ford Focus S Wagon. 21,450Kilometers. Just had its scheduled 20,000k service. In Perfect Condition, Blue Tooth, CD player, 3 year Warranty, roof rack (with one bike rack), voice control electronic system and more, mp3 compatible. Asking 17,500 euros or best offer. Please contact us at (34) 671.286.721 or maaikebernstrom@yahoo.com

Photo is coming - you can email Bridget for more photos valenciacronica@gmail.com

LITTLE BLACK CAT IS LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME

Three weeks ago this adorable black cat appeared in front of the office I work in. He started to live in the flower bed in the patio but never stopped trying to make someone take him home. He came up to everybody who passed to at least get petted a bit. He was obviously not a feral cat but more likely was abandoned by the former owners (yes...it's vacation time...). After two weeks I couldn't take it any more to see this little guy suffering and I took him home. You could really see how happy he was to be in a home again. I took him to the vet to get a blood test - he is perfectly healthy. This week he will be castrated and afterwards vaccinated. He is about 10 months old.

And now he is looking for a loving new home. He is very affectionate and loves to be petted. He is very playful and is not suspicious at all. We named him Makoa which is an Hawaiian name and means "fearless". He seems to get along with everybody - with humans and also with my other two cats (only they don't accept him...). He will surely integrate easily into a new family.

If you can give Makoa a home, please contact me.

Anuschka 692.115.917 a-goe@web.de

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You get this delivered 6 days a week! There is so much information. You can always skip the depressing news and you still get lots of other news worth reading. If I didn't get this, I wouldn't have a clue what is going on around the community I live in.

www.valencialife.net

Bridget

www.valencialife.net

MADONNA IN VALENCIA

It has now been confirmed that Madonna will make a live stage appearance at the Ricardo Tormo racing circuit at Cheste on September 18 that will be especially adapted to hold up to 70,000. Alfonso Rus, the President of the Diputacion of Valencia, stated that in now appears that the singer is after all, intent in including Valencia in her Sticky and Sweet tour. Rumours were also flying around that she would also perform in Alicante as part of the lead-up to the Volvo Ocean Race. The Cheste date is four days after Lisbon and two prior to two performances at the Stade de France in Paris

MIKE COBURN - request for HELP

Only some of you might know Mike Coburn who worked with Shosholoza. Unfortunately he is very very ill (recently gone down hill again) and has been struggling with Chronic Myloid Leukaemia for the past 4 years. He started working with Shosholoza in 2006, when he was healthy enough to work.

He sent out the below email to his ex team mates at Shosholoza and friends asking for donations that will go towards a cycle trip in November 2008. They hope to cycle from John O` Groats to Land`s End, the furthest possible distance in Britian. The reason is to raise money and awareness for The Anthony Nolan Trust (this is the charity that found his bone marrow donor).

I have gone through his website and even though I don't know him, but knowing that he is someone that has lived and worked the America's Cup, it makes me want to help in some way. I am sure you will feel the same way after taking the time to look at his website.

www.cycle4leukaemia.org

Please read his email below and take 10 minutes to read his ordeal on his website.
I am going to donote some money myself - even though we don't have full time employment. I would be great if the whole America's Cup community / Valencia Cronica readers could do the same. Imagine if we all contributed something to his fund! I have tried to do this through the website but it isn't excepting my dodgy card. You can try by clicking on the picture in the 'sponsor us' part. I will do it through my bank. I see on this that Paul Cayard has donated 200 pounds.

Thank you Shirley at Shosoloza for sending this through to me.
Bridget

* * * * * *

Hi

I`m not even going to begin to try be funny .

I didn`t think it could get worse but it has . I was admitted as an extreme emergency on Friday evening with a platelet count of zero and a loss of 2 pints of blood through internal hemorrhaging . Very very serious - in fact life threatening is probably an understatement . I thought it was before but this took the cake . So much so that when I saw my doctor she refused to let me out of her sight .

They started straight away on emergency treatment but that comes at a cost ... it isn`t permanent . So sooner or later they will have to stop it .

You may not understand this but against everything I discharged myself from hospital tonight . I will go back for the next 2 days for treatment but the truth is I might be losing this battle - people die in that place . Being so close I can almost reach out and touch it is frightening , so if it comes looking for me I`d rather be at home .

Please www.cycle4leukaemia.org is very close to my heart and I know if anything happens to me my Team will continue with it . This e-mail goes to over 200 people now and only 2 of you have donated anything . We need help ! Which is in 2 ways ;
On the website is a 'sponsor us' page with our bank details on - the trip costs money !
Also on the home page is a 'click here to donate' link to our justgiving charity site which the money goes straight into The Anthony Nolan account .

This is your chance to make a difference too , sponsor us , donate , pass it onto your friends , get them to donate - every little bit is important .

Go well

Mike .

Seaweed1972@hotmail.com
+44 (0)786 7790962 (M)
Skype: seaweed1972

Feria de Julio 2008

http://www.thisisvalencia.com
http://www.thisisvalencia.com/feriadejulio2008.html - This is the timetable of events.

You have to look at this website. July looks to be an action-packed month for Valencia, and there is everything you need to know right here!

If you don't look - you will miss out. Mind you, there aren't that many Cup people here! You have all deserted the few of us that remain!

Thank you Vicky who sent the website through. She isn't even in Valencia herself!

Come Join us for a music and movement class for kids from birth to 5 years.
We are starting our fall registration.
For more info contact us at music_kids@hotmail.com
www.music_kids.com

CIRCO EXHIBIT

FERNANDO BOTERO'S exhibition "Circo" is still on at IVAM until July 6th. It's a wonderful exhibit that is suitable for kids, even the little ones. The paintings are big and colorful and feature clowns, acrobats, and circus animals such as elephants, monkeys, horses, etc. This exhibit is on the 3rd floor of the museum. When you go with kids, please make sure you see the CIRCO exhibit. There is also another Botero's exhibit - paintings of prisoners at ABU GHRAIB, which is not suitable for children because of very violent, disturbing content.
Museum entrance 2 EUR for adults (Sundays free admission). www.ivam.es
I hope you can make it, the paintings are really worth seeing!
Victoria

I AM ON HOLIDAY

Hola everyone

I am now on holiday from the Valencia Cronica duties until the 3rd of July. For some of that time, I will not have internet access. If you do have anything urgent to go in, I may beable to post this for you before Friday - no promises.

Also, most of the team that do the power walking every week are also going away for summer holiday's, but there will be a small group of us still around. I will advise at a later stage; when, what time etc we will be doing this over the summer.

Enjoy the sunshine!

Cheers
Bridget

Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia

I Festival del Mediterrani

http://www.lesarts.com/

The "Opera Season" may be over for now but the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia (opera house) is currently hosting an arts festival that includes a mix opera, ballet/dance & music concerts, through July 1st.

To get tickets to performances in the Reina Sofia organizers suggest that tickets be purchased online but speaking from experience (wink, wink) it is probably easiest to call or visit the ticket office in person.

The ticket office (NW end of the building, across the round about from the Fallas Museum) is open daily and is the best option to assure a good seat choice - most of nice folks in the ticket office speak English.

Or you can call, Monday thru Friday, between 12:30 and 6:30 and should be able to talk to someone who speaks English. The office number is +34 902 202 383

A couple of other notes:

- Do NOT accept seats on the side. While the building is amazing to look at outside and the acoustics are very good inside there is a design flaw on the interior layout. The seats on either side of the theatre will only allow you to see half the stage - at best. And only if you sit twisted 90 degrees in your seat, draped over the railing. Very uncomfortable!

- DO go see an opera - in any language! The seat in front of you will have a small screen with subtitles in multiple languages - just push the small unmarked button to the right of the screen to get your language of choice. Very cool!

- Last minute/same day tickets are often available. The maybe purchased by visiting the ticket office in person a few hours before the evening performance. Call the ticket office, 902 202 383 to confirm the exact time tickets will be released and get there an hour early - just in case.

Note: The open air "Opera" last night (which was apparently pretty fantastic) was/is free and will be repeated this next Thursday evening, June 19th, at 10:30 PM.

It took us three or four attempts (flooding, stage problems, and Internet/language hurtles) before we managed to finally see a performance in the Sofia Reina but it was well worth it when we finally got there.

Enjoy!

Vicky MacFeidh

From www.valencialife.com

OFFER INCREASED

Valmor Sports, the organizing company for the Formula 1 race in Valencia have now revealed that a total of seven ships will be in the Port area specifically during the race next August, and will be accepting passengers - in effect becoming floating graded seating with a vantage viewing point of the race. The seven craft will be opposite Tribunes 12 to 17, and will have an ample view of the circuit where speeds are expected to reach 323 Kms/hr

THE CRISIS, THE STRIKES, THE EFFECTS

Saturday

Trucks yesterday slowly started entering Valencia Port under police escort, but in fact met no opposition as no pickets were present. However, as it was Saturday, there was far less activity in the Port than on weekdays. Also yesterday, despite the strike continuing, supplies were reaching supermarkets and manufacturing companies

A GREAT SUCCESS

It has been revealed that over ten thousand people witnessed the first ever show designed by the Catalan troupe La Fura Dels Bous based on opera, but staged outside the opera house - in this case the Palau de les Arts in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia. Carlus Padrissa, the artistic director for the troupe stated that the exterior of the Palau was an ideal setting to stage the event. The show will be repeated on June 19 at 10:30 pm