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
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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.

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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
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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

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Volvo Ocean Race

www.alicante2008.com

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

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

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

Bridget

Music Class

Hello Everyone!

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks!
Heidi

¡Hola a todos!

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

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

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

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

Muchas Gracias,
Heidi

From www.valencialife.com

COUNTDOWN BEGINS

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

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

POWER WALKS - TUESDAY'S at 3pm!

Hey there!

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

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

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

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

Bridget

Babyjetsetter

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

www.babyjetsetter.blogspot.com

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

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

Bridget

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

A LAUNCH IN VALENCIA

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

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

www.valencialife.net

For Sale

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

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

50 euro Travel cot, rarely used

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

25 euro DVD player

20 euro Vacuum

15 euro Toddler plastic picnic table

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

10 euro baby changing mattress

Available until 30 Sept. Jackie 637 784 439

Back to Normal!

Hi there campers!

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

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

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

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

Look forward to seeing you soon!

Bridget

Spanish Lessons Online

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

Emma Sanderson

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

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

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

Helen Westwater

Cleaner Wanted

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

Mobile 653 908 286

email: dorte_malene@hotmail.com

NEW CAFE!!!

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

We also serve salads and pasta.

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

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

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

Dorte Malene 653 908 286

Emanuele 686 370 899

Massimiliano 692 184 208

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