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Benidorm´s Gastronomy Calendar 2015 continues and the next event “Semana de la Brocheta” was officially presented by the participating restaurants today. The event starts on Friday and on until Sunday October 4. Translated it means Week of the Skewer – but it sounds so much better in Spanish!
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Her Majesty´s Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley paid a visit to Alicante yesterday – and had a very busy schedule, attending not one but two meetings. He arrived in Alicante on the AVE high speed train from the Embassy in Madrid, where he is based.
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The fifth International Charities Fair took place today – an event organized by Pamela Dawson Tasker to bring together local charities and associations in the area. It took place next door to the popular Sunday rastro at El Cisne and so benefitting from the extra Sunday footfall.
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At last – the Benidorm boys can be seen in all their glory… but it´s all in aid of a very worthy cause! Wayne, aka Miss Levi is hugely revered and respected for all the fundraising work that he does in the community – especially for Emaus. Another great champion is Paul of Foley´s Bar and so these two admired advocates, together with partners Des and Jackie have joined forces, and ideas, to produce a fantastic charity calendar, which is now available to buy.
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When it comes to charity fundraising, no one does it better than the Brits – and expats even more so. Animal charities always get a good turnout, especially with the Brits being a nation of animal lovers but topping that is support of our troops.
On Sunday 4th October there will be an epic variety night at Benidorm Palace, with all proceeds going to the “Help for Heroes” charity and Elche Childrens Home.
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The colourful and vibrant parade took place on Saturday afternoon, the highlight of Benidorm Pride for many - especially the spectators. An estimated 400 participants dressed up in a variety of eye catching and flamboyant costumes – some leaving very little to the imagination! Cars, vans and lorries were converted into floats and mobile sound studios, blasting out music to add to the carnival like atmosphere.
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“Incredible talent” is a phrase often over used, but one entertainer here in Benidorm who justifies that label is Pablo Bloom. He really is a must see if you are visiting and many visitors plan their evening schedule around where he will be on. But he will not be a Benidorm secret for much longer following last weekends audition for “España got Talent”! This is the first time that the television talent show has come to Spain – it has been aired since 2007 in the UK and is a staple Saturday night view for many Brits.
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The streets around the English Square seem eerily quiet of late - walk down Calle Gerona or Calle Lepanto and you will notice a distinct absence of Hi-Vis orange vests on the street corners. Since 1st September, the Town Hall bought in new regulations banning “props” – promotional reps or inviters, from the streets of the Rincon area. According to a letter sent out to all bar owners, anyone found working on the streets will personally be fined €1,500 and the bar an additional €1,500. A recent report from the local police informed Lorenzo Martinez, the Councilor responsible for the new legislation that a drug network was operating which implicated some of those working as inviters.
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Terra Natura Wildlife Park in Benidorm are organising a Halloween weekend extravaganza – with a zombie experience that will certainly haunt you! Similar to a murder mystery weekend, over 50 actors will dress up and engage unsuspecting participants – running through the park or rising from the dead!
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For the fifth consecutive year, the resort will celebrate Benidorm Pride with a calendar of colourful events. Starting this Monday, 7th September the Old Town will transform into a rainbow of colour, jammed packed with nightly events, a tapas & wine route and culminating with “The Parade” on Saturday 12th.
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Benidorm has just had the best August since 2007, with hotels reporting 94% occupancy. Traditionally, August is the month that domestic tourists flock to the resort, particularly the Madrileños, the term referred to of residents from Madrid. Spaniards made up 50% of visitors, with Brits in second position coming in at just under 33%.
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When in Benidorm why not indulge in an oasis of relaxation at “Hepburns Sparadise” – a brand new stylish and elegant day spa located within the grounds of Ciudad Patricia. Opened by a well-known and respected Benidorm businesswoman, Vikki Caton already has experience in the beauty sector, with her thriving salon - “Hepburns” at the popular Indoor Market. Among her clients are many of the cast members from the ITV Benidorm series – but regardless, everyone is treated the same by the staff, be they television stars, local residents or holidaymakers from the UK.
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As you do the final holiday checklist many will still be in a quandary about money - what is the best option? Cash or just take a debit / credit card – it´s always a difficult question now made even harder after a number of Spanish banks have announced that they will be charging a €2 fee for ATM withdrawals.
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The perpetual question on whether to take out travel insurance always crops up as you hit the “confirm booking” button for that flight. The British Consulate has issued several reminders to holidaymakers NOT to rely solely on an EHIC for medical treatment but to ensure that they have adequate travel insurance too. The EHIC will not cover the cost of repatriation back to the UK and if someone needs to be flown back by air ambulance it will run into several thousand euros!
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B&H 50.00€
Camel 47.00€
Embassy 50.00€
JPS 44.50€
L&B 48.50€
Marlboro 50.00€
Mayfair 45.00€
Silk Cut 50.00€
Golden Virginia 89.50€
Old Holborn 90€