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Denia Cat Protection League – Aldea Felin
ROMEO is a romantic and very affectionate cat who will win your heart. He just wants to be loved and be around you. Calm and patient he waits for someone to take him home. Castrated and vaccinated. D.O.B.: Jan 2010. If you want to adopt Romeo or any other of our cats, please call Luisa 648100629. http://aldea-felina.blogspot.com
Huge Surge in Sales of British Memorabilia Among Expats
The Olympics, Wimbledon & The Royal Birth Have all Contributed to a Huge Surge in Sales of British Memorabilia Among Expats. In the last year sales of British memorabilia among the expat community has dramatically increased, according to British Corner Shop – an online supermarket for British expats. With all that has happened in the Royal and sporting world over the last 12 months, it's becoming clear that British people are finally developing a sense of pride when it comes to their country.
PEGO GOLF SOCIETY " THE MONTE PEGO CUP " Stableford Competition
OLIVA NOVA GOLF COURSE TUESDAY 23rd of July 2013
Quote of the Week:- "While playing golf today I hit two good balls. I stepped on the rake in the bunker." Pego Golf Society presented 40 guests on parade this morning and were joined by seven guest players for the Pego Cup Stableford Competition. Our captain Michael Holloway welcomed the seven guest players today namely Doug Windle, Max Lutt, Sean Lutt, Steve Head, Keith Beer, Shane Berry and last but not least that well known Scotsman from a few years ago Robert Burns.
Surge in demand for luxury property as Spain's new Residency law is given green light
Leading luxury international estate agency Lucas Fox has registered a tripling in enquiries from non-EU property investors following the Spanish government's approval of a new law to fast track Residency permits. The company, which is based in Barcelona, is receiving up to 30 enquiries a day from foreign investors, mainly from the Far East, India and Russia. The new legislation states that investors outside of the European Union who spend half a million euros or more on property in Spain will be granted automatic residency for a maximum of 12 months before having to renew it. The law is expected to be enforced by the end of the summer.
British Ambassador Giles Paxman congratulates Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the Royal birth
Giles Paxman, British Ambassador, has today written to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge offering congratulations on the Royal birth, on behalf of the British nationals living in Spain. Mr Paxman commented:
"The Royal birth is happy and important news for the future of our country and I am delighted to send congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses on behalf of the many hundreds of thousands of British people who live in Spain. I'm sure it is a moment for expatriates to celebrate, just as it is for Britons back home."
TOP TIPS FOR WHAT TO DO - FOREST FIRE
In light of the high risk of forest fires this season, British Consul Paul Rodwell discussed with Irene Rodríguez, Director of Emergencies for the Valencian Community, what should be done in the event of a fire. Here are her five top tips:
Do not light any fires outside when it is prohibited during the dry season. Check with your town hall for rules and regulations
Call 112 immediately to report a forest fire; they speak English
Tell your visitors to get a health card and travel insurance
Tell your visitors to get a health card and travel insurance
As British expatriates in Spain prepare for their annual influx of summer visitors, the British Embassy is urging people who are expecting friends and family to remind them to bring an often-forgotten essential – a European Health Insurance Card.
Saturday 6th July is LAPS Charity Market at Monte Pego
Another great day is expected these markets are getting busier by the month
Plus we are taking bookings for the Grant A Wish Day any Traders who wish to stand need to contact me Stue- Tel: 616 367746
Don't be blinkered by property prices!
Whilst property buyers in Spain are benefitting from reduced prices and getting some truly superb bargains, certain properties suffer significant structural defects, the repair cost of which often proves prohibitive for the bargain hunter (i.e. typically the buyer that is on a very limited budget anyway). The consequence of not being aware of these defects at the time of purchase can be quite disastrous as the very person that cannot readily afford essential works ends up being lumbered with a problem property. I am aware of some estate agents that are falsely using the excuse of the Spanish crisis and property price reductions to shift property that is known to suffer serious structural defect (the real reason for the very low asking price).
Investigators say Spain is number one for 'benefit fraud abroad'
With an estimated 800,000 Britons living in Spain, it's the number one country in the world for Britons committing 'benefit fraud abroad'. More allegations are made about people living in Spain whilst continuing to receive UK benefits than in any other country where British expatriates live.
So investigators from the Department of Work & Pension have today (17 June) issued a fresh appeal to British expats to report anyone they suspect of fraudulently claiming UK benefits whilst living in Spain, to help stop taxpayers' money being wasted on benefit thieves when it could be spent on valuable public services such as hospitals and schools.
Medieval Market in La Nucia - 5, 6 and 7 July
La Nucía returns once again to the Middle Ages to celebrate its 308th birthday; on the 9th of July in the Year of our Lord 1705 an official document was signed that established La Nucia as an independent settlement. Instead of a huge cake with far too many candles, the town has decided to hold a Medieval Market. For the ninth year running, the streets between the square in front of the Town Hall down to the old "lavadero" (where the women of the village used to wash their clothing) will be decorated with flags and bunting, and lined with stalls to create a medieval setting.
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