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Welcome to the February issue of the Trader - Thanks to all who sent in their articles for this months edition. If you hold a regular group or club or are holding an event or have an interesting local story or maybe you are starting a new business please email to info@inlandtrader.net and get the word out.

Looking after our own: strengthening Britain's consular diplomacy  Foreign Secretary William Hague talked about the role of British consular services, and plans for the future in a speech at the Foreign Office today.  “I have given many speeches...Read More >>   PEPA -jo-jo Jo-Jo: GSD born January 2011. True to the breed she’s bright and quick to learn and will be a loyal, loving companion. Jo-Jo is health vaccinated and bloodtested.  For more...Read More >>

HELP of Denia and Marina Alta Help Raquel Paya School  Raquel Paya School is a Centre in Denia for children with special educational needs, students are from any nationality and interestingly there are six English children currently attending...Read More >>   BOOK SALE JAVEA Our Library is having a book sale   starting   Monday 6th February until Saturday 11th February   Paperbacks are only 1€ for four books also many hardbacks at reduced prices     We also have a wide selection of lovely...Read More >>

New Hope Oliva Opening Soon - Can you help    We need a sofa and chairs for our new premises in Oliva. Also we need bookshelves, coffee table, paintings or wall hangings large carpets,anything to make a place homely and...Read More >>   Denia Cat Protection League – Aldea Felina   Wenda is a live wire who loves to play and be with people. She is full of energy and would ideally be suited to an active house with more pets....Read More >>

UFO and World Mysteries Discussion Group UFO and World Mysteries Discussion Group   Forthcoming meetings   Friday 3rd February 2012   We shall be holding a discussion meeting of members' experiences of the change of energies we are now...Read More >>   The Royal British Legion. La Val d’Albaida Branch.This Branch covering the Area from Alcoy to Xativa, and all in between, currently has 54 members, majority of which are not Ex Service. We enjoy a extensive and interesting...Read More >>

Valldigna Golf Society  24 January 2012 La Galiana We started the New Year with an almost tropical day at La Galiana on 24 January.  Most played in shirt sleeves and some were tempted to wear shorts but saw sense in the end.  We had a small but select turn out with numbers lower than normal due to some attractive membership offers now being available at other courses.  The course was in superb condition but the club have to be congratulated for continuing to work on the course to make good some continuing problem areas. The greens were again very fast and as...Read More >>   JAVEA GREEN BOWLS CLUB  JAVEA GREEN BOWLS CLUB Sponsored by MATRIX 35 finance & Church Kitchens S.L. The Premier Twenty contest started well for Javea with an excellent win over Quesada. Javea won two matches and lost two at home, but then clinched the overall victory by winning three at Quesada. Javea are now in the semi final in February against Benitachell. Javea’s very next game in the Winter League was again against Quesada! Flushed with their success in the Premier Twenty, hopes were high. Despite a disappointing start, javea fought back and at the three quarter stage were level or within 1 shot...Read More >>

Levante Golf Society  Levante prepared for their Costa Blanca League Division 1 match against CL Golf at Villaitana by matching up the pairings who will compete in today’s better-ball, matchplay event. And from the scores returned by team members, the message to their opponents is clear: thank goodness the match is today and not last Friday! The only factor Levante don’t want to change is the weather, which was perfect. While nine-handicappers Malcolm Nash and Peter Jenkins – two members of Levante’s ten-strong team – did well, the rest struggled to come to terms with fast, unpredictable greens. One lesson to learn is...Read More >>   JAVEA GREEN BOWLS CLUB  All the Javea Green teams were in action this week, with rather mixed results. Onyx was at home against El Cid Scimitars and enjoyed a 10-0 victory, with overall shots 96-49 in our favour. The winning rinks were: Mike Tebby, Phil Harding, Jill Nobbs 20-13 Olive Lutz, Dave Wood, Derick Lutz 24-17 Christine Reeves Clive Corbin, Dennis Reeves 21-11 Ritva McAuliffe, Brian Collins, Ken Ayling 31-8 The two Onyx Friendly teams were also victorious. Quartz suffered a 9-1 defeat at the hands of BBC Lions. Gary Kent, Brian Rich and Bryan Payne managed a 22-22 score which saved the whitewash....Read More >>

Confused.com reveals the cars topping the speeding chartsTrader Spain  Confused.com has revealed which cars are most likely to be driven by those who have committed driving offences.Based on...Read More >>   Which? uncovers dangerous health advice from nutritional therapistsWhich?  Nutritional therapists are providing expensive dietary advice that could seriously harm patients’ health*, finds Which? The consumer champion sent undercover...Read More >>

Find the cheapest fuel in your areaPRThis is great a new website where you can check where the cheapest petrol and diesel can be found. The price...Read More >>   Benidorm Now! iPhone and Android AppTrader Spain  Benidorm, Spain (February 2nd 2012) - Love it or hate it Benidorm the TV series has raised people’s awareness of...Read More >>

Gardening in Spain -FebruaryTrader Spain The ravages of frosts Unfortunately gardens just inland from the Mediterranean coast suffered severe frost damage during the last ten...Read More >>   Supermotoland Team preparing for 2012!Trader Spain  The Supermotoland Race team based in Murcia, Spain has decided to focus its efforts on the Spanish, the Catalan, and...Read More >>

“BENIDORM BACKSTABBING AND BITCHES”Trader Spain  This week we had the pleasure of meeting celebrity entertainer recently turned author Jeri Lane, on what can...Read More >>

Transgender woman moved to tears after 100% Hotter makover A 23-year-old transgender woman finally feels she is her true self after being given the style overhaul she has always wanted. Lydia came out to her family and friends just eight months ago after an emotional journey but when it became to developing a female style she was left feeling a little lost. Desperate to become more feminine Lydia appears on 5STAR's 100% Hotter where she revealed that her current wardrobe is limited to just two items. Lydia, 23, came out as transgender eight months ago but says she has struggled identifying her own style However, after appearing on 5STAR's 100% Hotter Lydia has been given a sophisticated style over haul Speaking of her look Lydia said: 'I don't have a lot of clothes mainly because certain things don't fit and I am very tall as you can see. 'Without heels I am 6ft 4in. With heels I'm two metres. Like a glamazon I guess. The hair is a wig - I have a reclining hairline so I have to wear wigs.' She entered the show's 'hot spot' to meet stylist Grace Woodward, hair stylist Daniel K Palmer and make-up artist Melissa Sophia showcasing a rock chick look. pre bonded hairThe 23-year-old paired an asymmetric red top with leather leggings and heeled boots. Her 'box red' wig was topped with a knitted hat that she admitted was a 'comfort thing'. Lydia revealed that she does worry about how she looks to others: 'There's always a little bit of anxiety when you're passing people in the street but I feel like who I've always wanted to be. I feel like a woman. 'Finding myself is kind of a struggle I don't really know what my style is I'm just trying random clothes but I don't know if it looks good or if it's good in the public eye.' Before her makeover Lydia showcased a rock chick look pairing an asymmetric red top with leather leggings and heeled boots. Her 'box red' wig is topped with a knitted hat that she admits is a 'comfort thing' As is the nature of the programme, Lydia's photograph was shown to members of the public on the street where they rate her look out of ten - Lydia averaged a four. Grace Woodward invited Lydia to talk through her clothing choices and she admitted that she was not a fan of Caitlyn Jenner's style. Lydia said: 'Obviously she's an inspiration but I don't like her style because she looks like a middle aged woman'. Melissa uses contouring tricks to make Lydia appear more feminine and Daniel uses a lace front wig in order for her hairline to appear more natural Stylist Grace Woodward (left), hair stylist Daniel K Palmer (centre) and make-up artist Melissa Sophia (right) were on hand to offer their expertise

The team set to work transforming Lydia with make-up artist Melissa revealing that a colour corrector can help to hide stubble as well as applying the Kardashian's favourite contouring trick. Hair expert Daniel swapped Lydia's red wig for a natural hair lace-fronted one in an auburn shade while Grace added sophistication to her wardrobe with Seventies style prints. Upon seeing her new look Lydia was left close to tears: 'I love those shoes and I love this dress. Little bit emotional. 'I'm ecstatic to show off to my friends my family, especially my mum and my sister. They're going to be so pleased to see me as I am now. 'This is just me embodied as a woman now, this is a defining point for me and I will definitely reflect on it in the future and throughout the rest of my life.' Also on the show is 23-year-old Sasha who nominated herself for a make under after her friends claim that she dresses like EastEnder's character Kat Slater Sasha admits that her look is not popular with women having previously been physically attacked by them Also on the show was 23-year-old Sasha who nominated herself for a make-under after her friends claimed that she dresses like EastEnders' character Kat Slater. As she met the trio of stylists, it came clear that Sasha did seem to share the same taste in animal print and platform heels as the Walford resident. When Daniel asked what attention she gets from women she said: 'I get a lot of horrible comments sometimes they even physically attack me'. remy hair extensionsBut it isn't just women who give Sasha a hard time. She added: 'I've had weird situations on public transport where I have had to literally grab a guy's phone and throw it because he's sitting there thinking he was taking pictures of me slyly.' The expert team of stylists help to tone down Sasha's neon bright look with more neutral and subtle tones Sasha admitted that she isn't offended by her comparisons to the famous soap character adding she was open to changing her make-up but didn't want anything done to her hair. When her appearance was put to the public vote, the 23-year-old was given four out of ten. One member of the public commented: 'This image gives off "I want to have sex with somebody". I think she could be classier.' But fiery Sasha was quick to defend herself, responding: 'I think it's a bit rude saying I look like I wanna have sex with someone when he looks like he hasn't been laid in his life so he should shut up'. However, the three style experts managed to tone down her appearance, convincing her to ditch her extensions, thick make-up and bright colours for a more pared down look. Her verdict? 'I do feel like it's a whole different look. I like it but it's different,' she said. 'I do really like the outfit, I think it's really cute. I do love the plait. I love like the whole style but I don't know whether I look like an alien.' 100% Hotter is on Wednesday nights at 8pm on 5STAR

She's currently filming the latest series of America's Top Model. And being the host of the most style-conscious programme in the United States, it was little surprise that Rita Ora showcased her own flair for fashion on Monday. Enjoying a break away from the set of the show in New York, the 25-year-old Hot Right Now singer stepped out in a quirky, high-fashion take on street style. Scroll down for video Hot right now?  Being the host of the most style-conscious programme in the United States, it was little surprise that Rita Ora showcased her own flair for fashion on Monday perruques cheveux naturelsLeaving her hotel in Manhattan, the former X Factor judge looked runway ready herself. Opting for a white printed tee-shirt, which bore cyrillic script, Rita made sure her outfit would spark interest. She paired the baggy tee with some classic black Adidas tracksuit bottoms, and chose to tuck her top into the waist band.

Street chic: Enjoying a break away from the set of the show in New York, the 25-year-old Hot Right Now singer stepped out in a quirky, high-fashion take on street style Her own personal catwalk show? Leaving her hotel in Manhattan, the former X Factor judge looked runway ready herself Slinging a matching Adidas track top over one shoulder, the Radioactive chart-topper cut a casual figure. Rounding off her look in high-fashion manner, the London native wore a pair of ruby red stilettos. Never one to shy away from accessories, the star wore a funky red and white choker, a collection of gold jewellery and a pair of rose-tinted aviators. Say what? Opting for a white printed tee-shirt, which bore cyrillic script, Rita made sure her outfit would spark interest Keeping it casual: She paired the baggy tee with some classic black Adidas tracksuit bottoms, and chose to tuck her top into the waist band Sassy shoes: Rounding off her look in high-fashion manner, the London native wore a pair of ruby red stilettos perruques cheveuxQuuen of bling: Never one to shy away from accessories, the star wore a funky red and white choker, a collection of gold jewellery and a pair of rose-tinted aviators Wearing her blonde lock pulled back into a scruffy bun, the singer made sure no stray hairs fluttered across her striking features. Opting for a natural palette of make-up, the Kosovo-born singer chose to highlight her plump lips with a flash of bright pink lipstick. Taking over from Tyra Banks on ANTM ,Rita has been busy filming series 23 of  the show with model Ashley Graham, stylist Law Roach, and Paper Magazine CCO Drew Elliot. Back to work? Taking over from Tyra Banks on ANTM ,Rita has been busy filming series 23 of the show with model Ashley Graham, stylist Law Roach, and Paper Magazine's Drew Elliot

She's spent the summer performing at festivals across the US. And it looks like there's no rest for Lana Del Rey, who was heading back into a recording studio in Santa Monica on Sunday. Dressed down in skinny blue jeans, a strapless white cotton top with a simple white shirt thrown over the top, the 31-year-old singer made her way to lay down some new vocals. Scroll down for video Young And Beautiful: Lana Del Rey kept it casual in skinny jeans and a white shirt as she headed to a recording studio in Santa Monica on Sunday lace front wigsThe the Born To Die hitmaker wore her newly-dyed chocolate brown locks in a half-up do, pulled away from her face, but hanging loosely around her shoulders. Despite her low-key weekend outfit, the songstress added some hits of colour with her accessories, opting for a chestnut hued Chloe saddle bag to stow away her essentials. The vintage-loving beauty added a pair of red sandals but shunned her regular favourite cat-eye shades. Pure and simple: Dressed down in a strapless white cotton top with a simple white shirt thrown over the top, the 31-year-old singer made her way inside to lay down some vocals

Cherry sandals: The the Born To Die hitmaker wore her newly dyed chocolate brown locks in a half-up do, pulled away from her face, but hanging loosely around her shoulders With her make-up taken back to basics, the natural beauty only needed a touch of powder and smudge of pale lipstick to finish off her look. Recently a song made by Lana in 2011 was leaked on to the internet. The track, titled BBM Baby, paid homage to the days of Blackberry phones, and appears to praise sexting. Back to work: With her make-up taken back to basics, the natural beauty only needed a touch of powder and smudge of pale lipstick to finish off her look cosplay wigsLast year, Lana released her latest album, Honeymoon, and she will continue her tour outside of the US in the autumn. The singer will visit Ireland in September and perform in Mexico in October. And while she's been focusing on her own upcoming performances, she enjoyed a Rihanna concert in Los Angeles in June with singer Jonathan Wilson. It is not known if the two are merely pals, or are dating. New flame? The star enjoyed a Rihanna concert in Los Angeles earlier this month with singer Jonathan Wilson. It is not known if the two are merely pals, or are dating