Performances of the updated 1994 version of Oliver will be performed at the Casa de Cultura, Calpe on Monday, 17th and Tuesday, 18th November and at the Casa de Cultura, Alfaz del Pi, on Monday, 24th and Tuesday, 25th November.

The performances commence at 8.0 p.m. and tickets cost €14 each. You can book tickets at the box office, telephone 656 376 769 between 10.0 a.m. and 1.0 p.m.

Donations will be given to the Red Cross in Calpe and the Cancer Charity of the AECC Alfaz Branch.

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Volvo Ocean Race, Alicante, 4th October 2008 – 27th June, 2009.

Formerly called the Whitbread Round the World Race, the name was changed in 2001 to the Volvo Ocean Race and is one of the most grueling and dangerous races in the world.

It commences in Alicante on 4th October, 2008 and continues to Cape Town, Cochin, (India), Singapore, Qingdao (China), Rio de Janeiro, Boston, Galway, Gothenburg, Stockholm, finishing at St. Petersburg on 27th June, 2009.

There are eight teams with international sponsers competing and all are aiming to set a new world speed record.

In Alicante there are pavilions, shops and activities at the Volvo Ocean Race Village in Alicante port, open until 11th October.

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The Fourth Multicultural Folk Festival will commence on Friday, 3rd October and will be held in the Dolores Piera Park.

Friday, 3rd October, at 7.0 p.m.Parade will move to the Main Square in Benissa with local folk music. 7.30 p.m. Official inauguration in the main square with flag raising of participating countries:Germany, Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Morocco, Peru, Poland and Rumania. 9.0 p.m. Exhibition of crafts, photographs, music and gastronomy in the Dolores Piera Park. 11.0 p.m. Live musical group “La Romantica del Saladar”. 1.0 a.m. closing of the pavilions.

Saturday, 4th October. 10.0 a.m. Opening of pavilions, exhibitiion as before. 11.30 a.m. Parade of the participating countries, with music. 5.30 p.m. Polish folk dancing. 5.50 p.m. Belgian dances and acrobatic routines. 6.05 p.m. Musical by the British Stage Door Performing Arts. 6.30 p.m. Acrobatic pizza show from Italy. 6.40 p.m. Bolivian dance group. 6.50 p.m. Dutch songs. 7.25 p.m. Concert from Golden Trumpets from Germany. 7-50 p.m. Bolivian dance group. 8.00 p.m. Argentinian tangos. 8.35 p.m. Bolivian dance group. 8.45 p.m. Polish folk dancing and songs. 9.00 p.m. Interval. 11.30 p.m. Live rock music from Rumania. 1.0 a.m. Closing of the pavilions.

Sunday, 5th October. 10.0 a.m.Opening as before. 5.0 p.m. Polish folk dancing. 5.20 p.m. Argentinian tangos. 5.40 p.m. British Male Voice Choir. 6.05 p.m. Acrobatic pizza show from Italy. 6.15 p.m. Argentinian tangos. 6.35 p.m. Rumanian folk dancing group. 7.10 p.m. Polish folk dancing and songs. 7.25 p.m. Argentinian tangos. 7.45 p.m. Songs from Ecuador. 8.20 p.m. Moroccan folk dancing and songs. 8.40 p.m. Music from Peru. 9.15 p.m. Colombianl dances. 9.30 Interval -- 12.0 p.m. Official Closing of the Festival.

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To enjoy a horse riding excursion there are trips from the Rancho Sierra Helada. This is five minutes from Benidorm and is available to all ages with an experienced guide.

The trips takes in glorious scenery in the hills from Benidorm.

For details telephone 678 983 119

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On the 11th and 12th October there is a fair in Gata.

Items are as follows:

Gastronomic Exhibition. Handcraft and Trade fair Market Live Music Tapas Tour Tourist Train Horse Riding Motor Fair Childrens Nursery Childrens area Photoghraphy Contest Art in the Street

Further details from the Tourist Office

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Every Thursday from 10.0 – 13.00 there are drawing and painting guidance classes for simple and modern painting, easy for beginners and still helpful for advanced painters. For more information call Pieter Swinnen on 96 583 52 12.

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This exhibition takes place from 24th to 26th October at the Restaurant La Ruidera, Benijofar. This is situated between Quesada and Benijofar, and can be reached from the AP 7 motorway, Torrevieja north exit.

There will be lots of new products on show, for example, a brand new specialist product to easily repair damage to ceilings after a water leak. Other products are the latest in anti-aging articles.

There is a range of activities for children, including It’s a Costa Knockout competition and a bouncy castle, also Table Football, Bungee Run, Sumo Wrestling etc.

There will be stalls with Christmas gifts and many other interesting products.

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The 9th October across the whole of the Valencian Community is fiesta day, approximately from Torrevieja to Valencia.

Most of the shops will be closed, also some public offices.

This is to celebrate the liberation of the Valencians 770 years ago. There will be fireworks and various bands playing in many towns.

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The gastronomic fiesta will be held in the “Espai la Senieta” building in (Moraira)[http://www.spanish-property-sales.net/moraira.htm]. This is situated at the roundabout diagonally opposite the BBV Bank.

Every morning at 11.00 hours there will be cooking demonstrations and at 12.30 hours there will be gourmet offerings. At 17.00 hours there will be wine tasting. Special menus will be offered by participating restaurants. On 11th October there will be workshops of salted fish at the Fish Port. On 12th October there is a Gin-Tonic competition in the theatre. Also on 12th October there is an octupus competition and at 19.30 hours there is presentation of prizes.

A detailed programme is available from the Tourist Office.

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You can arrange a balloon flight from Torrevieja, Alicante and Elche. The balloons fly over the area of Elche with wonderful views of the south of Alicante province. The flight takes from 8.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and includes 45 minutes flying time, inflating the balloon and champagne picnic breakfast.

The flight is very calm and silent and during the flight the balloon will ease you through the air giving you a birds eye view of Elches beautiful countryside.

An enjoyable picnic, including a refreshing glass of Spanish Champagne will be offered to you after your flight and you will receive a certificate as a momento of your experience with Aeroglobo and your pilot, Jose Antonio.

For further details call 966 637 401 or 646 798 786. For English call 660 253 387

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For a pleasant evening with dinner and entertainment the El Andaluz has lots to offer.

This restaurant is situated next door to the large pottery shop on the new roundabout just past the Paichi Garden Centre as you take the road to Benitachell.

Most Saturdays there is a flamenco show, on Thursday evenings there is a singer/entertainer and on Friday evenings there is a male vocalist. The programme can change so it is worth telephoning, 96 649 0151.

The menu is quite reasonably priced.

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On 29th June, there is a Candlelight picnic with music at the Manor House, Benidoleig.

Dress up and take along a picnic in the private and exclusive gardens of Casa Santonja in Beniarbeig for a fantastic evening of entertainment.

You will receive a champagne cocktail welcome and then invited to enjoy your candlelight picnic to an overture by concert pianist and Musical Director, Anthony Castro, followed by exclusive appearances of Graham Bickley and Mary Carewe, who will perform a complete programme of musical entertainment ranging from London and Broadway musicals to concert hall classics.

Gastes open at 5.30 p.m. and the concert commences at 7.30 p.m. Table seating and advance reservations only, bar facilities with waiter service. Ample parking.

Tickets: Adults €45, children under 14 years €30.

Book on line www.littleblackdressevents.eu/box-office.html or tel. Marcella 605843917 or Heidi 610298190

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Every year during the last week of June the fiesta of San Juan takes place in several villages, including Benissa, Els Poblets, Javea, Oliva, Torrevieva and the largest one is in Alicante.

This begins on Friday, 20th June in Alicante, with large giant processions in the town hall square, followed by loud gunpowder display in the Plaza de los Luceros. At midtnight there is the setting up of the statues and official opening of the fiesta with firework display.

Saturday, 21st June sees the judging of the giants, followed by more gunpowder displays and offering of flowers.

Sunday, 22nd June there are more parades and processions, and in the evening an open air disco in Barracas and Racos districts, commencing at 23.00 hours.

Monday, 23rd June, more processions and at 21.00 hours there is a folklore dance parade, followed by open air disco.

Tuesday, 24th June, similar to above and at 18.30 hours there is bull –running followed by burning of the statues and a firework display to end the fiesta.

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There will be open air dances and street theatre in the old fishermen's quarters on the 28th and 29th June.

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Abanilla is a very old village with friendly people and on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays there is a traditional flamenco held in a Gipsy Cave-

Entrance with meal is €32, admission 8.0 p.m., entrance only is €15, including a jug of sangria. admission 8.45 p.m. The show starts at 9.30 p.m. and ends at 11.30 p.m.

The owner of the cave speaks several languages and will give a brief talk about the history of flamenco.

This is the real Spain and real flamenco.

Directions, Take the A 7 motorway towards Murcia, exit Orihuela-Benferri. Take Beniferri up to Abanilla. In Abanilla you will see a statue of Jesus Christ on a mountain, in that mountain you will find La Tona gypsy cave.

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There are sports courses in Javea for children.

On Tuesdays at the Graull School in Javea, there is skating and on Saturdays there are sports courses at Arenal Beach.

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Every year there is an International Festival in Javea and this year, 2008, it begins on Thursday, 12th July. There will be 27 countries and associations showing their diverse culture and cuisine.

The festival lasts for three days and takes place on Avenida Agusta.

There will be a main stage to enjoy theatre groups, jazz bands, ethnic music and other music. The event is free of charge.

Thursday, 12th June:

19.00 Musicians from the French city of Albi in typical costumes. 19.30 Greeting in each language by participating countries. 20.15 Acrobatic Pizza. 20.15 Entertainment by Ronald McDonald. 21.30 Entertainment by students from Valerie Jean Stage School 22.30 Parade by the Moors and Christians of Javea 23.00 Rock band Dark Hose.

Friday, 13th June.

Parade by French Musicians 20.00 Acrobatic Pizza 20.30 Performance by dance group En Danza 21.300 Dance of Fire from Brazil 22.30 Hungarian group music 23.30 Music from Uruguay 00.00 Classic rock.

Saturday, 14th June

Workshops for all children from 5 to 12 years. From 12.00 until 14.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 18.30 Parade by French musicianss 19.30 Acrobatic Pizza Performances by pupils of Javea schools 20.30 Jazz with Hot Dogs 21.30 Parade of Moors and Christians of Javea 23.30 Performance by Enric Peidro and the Cuitat Bib Band

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This club is open to everyone and is a very enthusiastic club with many activities.

It is situated in the new premises in Benitachell, at Edificio Moli no. 2 on the corner of Carrer Les Escole and Cami de L·Abiar.

To join the club the fee is €25 per year, payable 1st September but anyone wishing to join at other times pays a pro-rata joining fee.

Club mornings are Fridays and there is a bar, a library of books and films and lunches are available.

On Saturday, 7th June there is a quiz night and these are held frequently.

Tuesday evenings is a whist evening and Thursdays is a crib evening.

There will be tuition for card games on Mondays, time to be announced.

On 11th June there is a summer fayre, a tombola stall and a bring and buy stall. Lunch and drinks will be available.

On 14th June there is a social evening.

There are also many other activities.

If you wish to have a look around and chat to existing members please call any Friday between 11.30 a.m. and 2.0 p.m.

For further information please telephone 96 649 08 40

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There will be a dinner and dance on Friday, 20th June at the Canor Banqueting Suite, Teulada.

This is organised by APASA (Javea Dog Pound) and everyone is welcome. Tickets are €35 each and will include welcome drinks, canapes, wine beer, water and three course dinner followed by dancing to Double Impact, vocal duo.

There will be an auction and the Directors of Ice Magic International Ltd. At the Plaza Central Shopping Mall in Calpe have donated a prize for a party for up to 12 people at the Calpe rink, to include skating and buffet refreshments with a pair of Italian designer ice skates thrown in. The winners will also be given a skate tuition by top international ice hockey coach.

For reservations call Maggie on 96 574 4449

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Aqua Natura, Benidorm's water park has a new attraction for visitors.

Sea lions give a spectacular show at 1.0 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. when spectators will learn all about their habitat, special characteristics and their way of life.

There are eight sea lions and visitors will be offered the chance to swim with the creatures before and after the shows.

Also anyone buying a ticket for the adjoining Terra Natura animal park will be given free entrance into Aqua Natura throughout the months of May and June.

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If you are in the area of Cartagena it would be a good idea to time this visit with a visit to hear one of the many renowned flamenco singers who will be performing every Saturday from 7th June to 30th August.

These concerts will be held at the Plaza de la Comandancia de Marina in front of the harbour. Entrance to all concerts is free.

There will be famous singers from Almeria, Cordoba, Granada, Malaga, Madrid, Badajoz and La Union.

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Every year there is an International Festival held in Javea and this year it is from the 12th to the 14th June. There are representatives from Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and others, also Holland, France, Ireland, Germany, Morocco and Canada.

The festival began 13 years ago in order to promote the integration of the many nationalities that live in this area. Now 27 countries participate.
There will be theatre groups, jazz bands, ethnic music, rock music and many others.

On Saturday there will also be activities for children, with workshops and games.

On Thursday night there will be a spectacular procession of the Moors and Christians, followed by popular rock/pop band Dark Horse.

On Friday there will be EnDanza, music from Hungary and Uruguay, followed by singer Niko Costello and on Saturday the finale will be jazz and the Ciutat Big Band.

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For anyone visiting or living in the area between Denia and Calpe there are very many varied types of entertainment and below are listed just a few:

Castle Theatre, Denia.

This theatre group perform many plays at the Castle Theatre but on 31st May they are performing at the Town Hall Theatre in Rafol de Almunia. There will be two one-act plays, the first called Golf War Widows, - 3 golf widows at the 19th hole, discussing their lives. The second play is called Outrageous Pleasure, a comedy about a Shakespeare play in the Park. Tickets are €10 and are available from the Booking Office at Rafol Town Hall or call Christine on 626 201 636. The Castle Theatre Group are looking for new members.

The Javea Players

This group perform regularly in Gata, but on Monday, 9th June until Saturday, 14th June they are performing two comedies at La Micheta, next to the Ifach Golf Club, off the Moraira to Calpe road. There will also be a barbecue with wine and the inclusive price is €16.50. The two plays are called Darling You Were Wonderful and What·s For Pudding. To make reservations call 96 649 1276.

The World of Music, Calpe

On Friday, 6th June at the Casa de Cultura in Calpe there is a musical show featuring different styles, ranging from Musical Theatre to Rock and Pop and from the quiet villages of Cornwall to the carnivals of Latin America, also students from Marcia·s Dance Centre in Calpe. Tickets are €12 and are available from The Kamala Centre (Tennis Club, Calpe), The Book and Card Shop in Calpe, The Bodega, calle Las Americas, Orba, Kelly·s, La Xara and Bar 23, Jalon or call 96 558 1483.

International Moraira Music Festival

This will take place on the stage by the castle in Moraira on Sunday, 8th June at 18.45 hours. The festival will be part of the Moraira Moors and Christians Fiesta Celebrations.

The bars and restaurants that surround the castle have outside terraces with reserved seating or bring your own seat. Should it rain the concert could be delayed or cancelled.

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The fiesta of the Moors and Christians is one of the most spectacular throughout the whole of Spain and is celebrated at different times in different towns and villages.

The Moors ruled Spain for seven hundred years from the 8th to the 15th century and the fiesta celebrates the re-conquest of Spain by the Christians.

The fiesta is celebrated in Moraira in June and this year it will be held on the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th June. On the first day there are processions along the streets with bands and orchestras and fancy dress. On Friday, a mock battle is staged when the Christians reconquer the town and this is held on the Ampolla beach with the Moors and Christians in magnificent costumes. There is much shooting and fighting and is well worth seeing.

On Saturday there will be processions in the streets with flower displays and fancy dress.

On Sunday, the final day there is the most fantastic and spectacular procession in the evening, beginning around 19.00 hours and lasting for two to three hours. Seats are provided in the streets for which a nominal charge is made.

The costumes are out of this world and cost many thousands of euros. Usually there are horsemen, sometimes camels, gym displays and floats and many other attractions. When the procession is ended there is a magnificent firework display ovder the beach.

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Entertainment for all the family. There is a beautiful castle at Alfaz which gives spectacular medieval shows with jousting and many attractions, including dinner. One child goes free with each family.

The castle is situated off the N332 on the left hand side driving towards Benidorm.

For further information and reservations telephone 902 99 54 26

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The fiesta of Corpus Christi is held on the 25th May in the square of the Town Hall in Teulada.

There will be a procession with traditional dancers in the Historical Centre of Teulada, commencing at 19.30 hours and from 18.00 hours there will be foliage and flowers in the streets.

This is organised by the Church of Santa Catalina.

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There is a company which organises excursions by land rover to all sorts of interesting venues.

The land rover is totally equipped and insured and there are many routes, some with the option to spend a night in a casa rural. There is a guide, lunch, drinks, photos and video of the day and the trips visit mountain villages, lakes and many interesting places.

For more information telephone 600 759 041

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Ice World Spain has now opened an ice rink at the La Noria (water wheel) shopping centre on Avenida de Europa.

There are special prices for parties, groups, birthdays, etc. It is also planning future ice hockey events for children and lessons for indivuals and groups. The cost of a two hour session, including skate hire is 7.50 euros per person.

There is also a terrace serving drinks and snacks and there are parking facilities below the ice rink.

For bookings telephone 615 361 178.

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