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

Bed for sale

Bedside tables gone, Queen size bed now 200 euros OR make us an offer

Call Kylie on 692 115 928

963 445 978

Banda Municipal de Valencia - Concietos 2008

Banda Municipal de Valencia - Concietos 2008

Conciertos en los Jardines del Palau

Open air evening symphony concerts in the river park, SW end of the fountains, in front of the Palau de la Musica - gratis!

Every Thursday evening in June - 8:00 PM: June 12th, 19th & 26th

Pack a picnic and head for the park - the concerts last about an hour.

The weatherman says it should stop raining by Wednesday.... :-)

Vicky MacFeidth and Carolyn Wilson

Feria Alternativa

Hi,
I just wanted to drop a line to let you know about a fair in the Turia park at the Exposition grounds. It's called feria alternativa and I think it's only this weekend. They have all kinds of arts and crafts: clothes, jewelry, toys, artwork - very nice things. A friend's sister from Germany is selling her hand made dolls there - they are adorable. Check out her website www.moyoh.de
Enjoy your weekend!
Victoria

Masa Critica

Hi All!!
June is already here, and this Friday is Critical Mass!!
Please come and enjoy a pleasant bike ride along a few hundred's fellow bikers to assert our right as vehicles to use the streets safely and confidently!!
It is a fun ride, and it finishes at about 9 p.m.
We get together at
Plaza de la Virgen, at 7.30 p.m., Friday 6 June.
See you there!!

Silvana

Bed for sale

FOR SALE
One elegant Queen sized bed with mattress (rarely slept on as used as spare
bed), excellent condition. Two bed side tables, stained timber, also
excellent condition.
300 euros

Kylie Mottl
City of Sciences

Ph) +34 96 344 5978
Mob) +34 692 115 928

Update on Formula 1 tickets

ILLEGAL TICKETS

Valmor Sports, the entity charged with commercializing the Formula 1 race in Valencia next August, has advised that neither Credlimits nor Loom Productions had any right to offer tickets for sale for the event. This statement came after both companies were purportedly offering tickets for sale for the event, and appear to have received about 40,000 Euros from anxious buyers

The Valencia Life Network - PUBLISHER@VALENCIALIFE.NET

PRACTICE RUN

It has been revealed that the Valencia Street Circuit that has been built for Formula 1 races, is to host the Formula 3000 Spanish Championship on July 26 & 27. In revealing this, Fernando Roig, the President of Valmor Sports stated that Formula 3 would enable the organization to assess any weak points in the track,or any other organizational errors. Some extra seating is currently being set up along the circuit that will enable Valmor to see some twenty thousand tickets for the Formula 3 races that will oscillate between twenty and sixty Euros each. Tickets will be offered for sale from July 1

LOOK OUT FOR FAKES

Valmor Sport, the organizing company for the Formula 1 races in Valencia in August has recommended that those interested only buy tickets from the registered outlets: Extra Tours and Bancaja Viajes, where some 7,500 tickets are still available at an average price of 395 Euros. Valmor has also revealed that the following outlets are also authorized to sell Formula 1 tickets: OcioTour, Viajes El Corte Ingles, Tropical Travel, Viajes RACC, Ultramar Express, Viajes Levante, Viajes Iberia, Koba Tours, Halcon Viajes and Viajes Marsans. Valmor also has issued a warning to the effect that these are the only official outlets and that illegal tickets are being offered at exorbitant prices from other unauthorized outlets

Second Healthy Cooking Class

Today, 7 of us got to participate in Helen's Cooking Class and learnt how to turn healthy ingredients into yummy dishes.



When I start up organising the classes again in September, Helen is more than happy to do some more classes, presenting a lot more recipies. Yippee! I will keep you posted...

I am still taking names for the Pasta Cooking Class that will be held on Thursday 12th June. It starts at 11.30 (11am for a coffee) and will finish around 3pm. And the Japanese class is on Monday 16th June at the same time.
Email me to reserve your spot
Bridget - valenciacronica@gmail.com

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.

I have lowered the quality of the photos for faster loading on the blog

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