A British man appeared in an Alicante court earlier this week, facing an eleven year jail term, charged with the attempted murder of a Benidorm bar owner, who was also his employer. He is accused of stabbing the boss, who had refused him a shot and ordered him to leave his kitchen. The incident, which led to his arrest, occurred at around 16.15h on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, last year, in the...
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THE registration period for the Alfaz Summer School, which is scheduled to run from 24 June to 7 September, is now open. You can enrol your child or children on the website www.jocuspocus.com and there will be a meeting in the Casa de la Cultura on 13 June informing parents and guardians about the school. The daily timetable is 9am to 2pm while there will also be a day-care service from 7.30am to 9.00am...
THE work to get the Raco de l’Albir beach ready for the fast approaching summer season is now underway, starting with the levelling of the sands. “We will continue with the conditioning, maintenance and cleaning work that is intensifying with the arrival of the good weather” said Councillor for Beaches Rocio Guijarro. Painting of street furniture (benches etc.) is also taking place as well...
The Melody Makers International and The Orihuela Costa Male Voice Choir returned to performing after a year-long gap last Sunday caused by musical director, Nigel Hopkins, needing medical treatment back in Britain. One of Nigel´s former pupils, Janelle Gaskell, who is now a professional cruise ship performer, appeared as a guest, with the choirs getting a standing ovation from the audience at the...
THE Javea Rotary Club and Jose Argudo equestrian Centre collaborated in organising a trip where special needs students spent the day with horses. A bus picked the kids up from their school, CP L’Arenal de Xabia, and the group, accompanied by teachers, went to the centre just outside Denia. They were able to pet, feed and ride the horses there, something which has been shown to help with the children’s...
PARQUE Eucalypto in l’Albir is one of the most popular venues for the l’Alfas del Pi Petanque League, which ended its season this month. Petanque is a form of boules played mainly, although not exclusively, by the older generations and that just needs a small court and a boules set to get going. This year 22 pairs took place in the event which started back in January, all of them members of the...
MAYOR Vicente Arques visited the Villa Romana at l’Albir to see for himself how the half a million euro’s restoration and excavation work was progressing. Accompanied by Culture and Heritage Councillor Carmen Amoraga he was able to see the latest dig which is uncovering the living area of the 5th century settlement. He also viewed the new “immersive video experience” where people can find...
JAVEA has been identified as one of the fishing ports that will receive money for improvements the Valencian Generalitat have confirmed. The majority of the funding will come from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (FEMP) as it has been recognised that fishermen’s associations do not have sufficient funds to cover any such works. The aim is to improve quality, increase traceability of...
THERE will be a souk - an Arab market - in Javea’s Montañar de Xabia each weekend in July. The location is the Montgo di Bongo outlet and 20 exhibitors will will be displaying a range of fashion, accessories, craft and décor as well as seasonal items such as swimwear and t-shirts. The first market is 6 July and then every Saturday and Sunday through the month. Opening hours are 11am to 9pm, including...
CALA Ambolo, regarded by many as Javea’s most beautiful beach, has been closed to bathers due to the risk of rockfalls and landslides. The mesh cages installed a decade ago to protect the public were all but destroyed in the Easter storms and people were warned about the risks. However, many ignored them and the council have now closed off the access road to all but residents while fences have been...