Hopman Cup

Spain claimed their fourth Hopman Cup title as they came from behind to beat Serbia 2-1 in Saturday's final in Perth.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xwi3pr_spain-claim-fourth-hopman-cup_sport#.UOlxuHfd58E

Government warns of tax rebate phishing scam

TAX authorities in Spain have warned of a series of 'phishing' emails going round purporting to be from them and telling the recipient he or she has a refund due.

These emails, which the tax ministry says look very authentic, ask for the person's bank details to reimburse them overpaid tax for the previous year.

This then allows the sender to empty the victim's account.

Normally, to get a tax refund due, residents have to fill out a form very similar to that which shows on the email.

But the ministry says it only ever returns overpaid tax via strictly-controlled and secure channels, usually by mailing a hard copy of the refund notice in the post from the government's tax collection agency, the Agencia Tributaria.

The ministry of tax will never ask for credit card or debit card details via a form on their website.

They have uncovered the scam as a result of various reports from residents in Spain saying they had received these emails.

Fun stuff

A cat died and went to Heaven. God met her at the gates and said,

"You have been a good cat all these years.

Anything you want is yours for the asking."

The cat thought for a minute and then said "All my life I lived on a farm and slept on hard wooden floors. I would like a real fluffy pillow to sleep on."

God said, "Say no more."
Instantly the cat had a huge fluffy pillow.

A few days later, six mice were killed in an accident and they all went to Heaven together. God met the mice at the gates with the same offer that He made to the cat.

The mice said, "Well, we have had to run all of our lives from cats, dogs, and even people with brooms! If we could just have some little roller skates, we would not have to run again."

God answered,
"It is done." All the mice had beautiful roller skates.

About a week later, God decided to check on the cat. He found her sound asleep on her fluffy pillow.... God gently awakened the cat and asked, "Is everything okay? How have you been doing? Are you happy?"

The cat replied, "Oh, it is WONDERFUL. I have never been so happy in my life. The pillow is so fluffy, and those little 'Meals on Wheels' you have been sending over are delicious."

Hotel

As I do not know the area of Hondon Valley very well I please need some advice.
I have a friend and her family wishing to visit this area and are looking for a nice,
but very reasonably priced Hotel or B & B for them to stay in. OR accommodation in
the near vicinity of Hondon They are hoping to come over in March/April time.
Could anybody please give me some suggestions, or perhaps even put a link up here?
Many thank's

This Saturday Three Kings

SATURDAY 05/01/13 At 18:00 “The Three Kings of the Orient float ride”. It will start in the Municipal Library (calle Vereda) following the usual route. When the Mass finishes, their RH the Kings will deliver the presents in the Aula de Cultura to the children who have behaved well. Organized by the “Comisión de los Reyes Magos”.

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IS ALIVE IN THE HONDON VALLEY

Dave Stewart, chairman of the Hondon Valley British Legion

This Christmas there will be many happy children in the Hondon Valley. It is so sad that people of Frailes and Hondon need to support many families who are struggling.

Dave Stewart, chairman of the Hondon Valley British Legion had the idea that the children from these families should not miss out this Christmas and invited members to donate a gift for them.

Before their Christmas party the gifts were stacked in the front of the room ready for distribution by the mayors of both villages.

That night at their party the members all enjoyed music and dance by Lime Light Disco to work off the fantastic buffet that the members provided. They joined in singing Christmas songs and laughed at the silly sketches Steve Suffield and his team provided.

Most of all, they all enjoyed the friendship and camaraderie that the Legion provides and there was joy in everyone’s hearts as the President Peter Broadbent stated that this was one of the very few occasions when he could report that no service man had been killed in Afghanistan since the last meeting in November.

How good it would be if this happened more often, and what a fitting start to Christmas.

Night Out Promotions Presents Joe Longthorne !!!

Joe Longthorne returns to Spain for a one night only concert on Monday 1st October 2012 at the award winning Benidorm Palace.
Full supporting show is now officially in place with artists including....
Lucinda, one of the Costa Blanca's leading female vocalists
Diva - D - Lux, International singing sensation making her debut at Benidorm Palace
All hosted by our resident compere, the fantastic Mr Nick Gold.
Tickets are priced as follows......
Standard seat for show only ~~~ 29.00
Premier seating including Grand Palace menu ~~~ 55.00
V.I.P. seating to include Grand Palace menu ~~~ 65.00
DOORS OPEN ~~~ 7.30PM
FOOD SERVED ~~~ 8.00PM
SHOW STARTS ~~~ 9.00PM
To reserve your seat contact the box office at Benidorm Palace direct on 965 851 660...
Customers who live in the Torrevieja / Guardamar area have the facility of an all inclusive package including coach transport to and from Benidorm Palace on the evening with ticket options for show only and premier seating. For more information contact David's Coachtrips on 966 785 910.
For details on any of the above information call our office on 966 732 215 or visit us at www.nightoutpromotions.com
See us on Facebook @ Night Out Promotions and click on like, for all up to the minute information.
Don't miss the only chance during 2012 to see the legendary Joe Longthorne MBE live in concert with his spectacular show " A Man And His Music "
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW !!!

Support needed for ongoing help with the Elche Childrens Home PlEASE READ

Support needed for ongoing help with the Elche Childrens Home PlEASE READ
We are currently in urgent need of Care Givers & Guardians for the older Children in the home
This is a new concept in Spain of care giving and guardians for these children offering them a place of safety in a loving home teaching them the skills they will need to become very successful young adults living in your homes as part of your family with you providing the education of life skills and giving human compassion something these children probably have never experienced. This does take a special kind of person but the rewards even though not financial are huge and we urge anyone who thinks they would be interested and would like further information on this to please contact us via email [email protected] please note anyone taking part in this scheme will be fully supported throughtout by fully qualified uk social workers in spain

People reading this have probably never heard of K2A. K2A (Kids to Adults) are a new charity, awaiting full registration, who work directly and solely with the director of Elche Childrens Home. K2A have been set up as a result of the discovery, purely by chance, that there is no training or support for the children leading up to the time that they leave the home at 18. There is no system in place to secure their well being and future in society this is where K2A will step in. They will provide training and ongoing support and care for these young people giving them life skills whilst learning the techniques needed to become a successful young adult and not reverting to the old life pattern they have come from. They have arranged instruction at the home for English, Guitar, Dance and Domestic Sciences (Cooking,Shopping, Budgeting, Cleaning etc.). They have also already managed to secure 3 part time positions of work and are looking for more. These position are at The Post Room, Benijofar - La Plaza Cafe, Benijofar and the Impact Charity Shop, La Marina. K2A are also currently looking for local businesses to offer these children, of 16+ years, Saturday work placements. They are so hard working and want to achieve and be a part of society. If you think you could employ one of them please do get in touch by emailing with your contact details to [email protected]

For those of you who are more familiar with the name of EMAUS, they were providing funding for the home but the contract with them has lapsed and they are no longer involved with them.

K2A does need funds as this is the first of its kind and we are starting from day one to ensure the safety and stability continues to make these children the caring loving young adults they all strive to be but we cannot do this without the help and support from the community here people wishing to make a donation to us may do so by using our Paypal and going to the www.paypal.co.uk and entering the account details [email protected]
many thanks for reading this and we look forward to hearing form you

emaus charity funday please read

This is a charity funday with live entertainment from lots of local acts we have singers dancers zumba display side stalls raffle prizes bbq of which the bar owners will give a euro for every burger sold
so please come sing dance eat with us and give to this wonderful charity

please come and give us your support these kids deserve so much better than they have each one has there own story and i would not want to stand in there place for one minute or spend a second in the life they have had to live we have a chance to make a difference to the way these children live so please come and give a little to make a huge change
We are also still looking for donations of raffle prizes should you wish to donate or need directions please feel free to email [email protected]
Or call 6856o8442 /07790246014
thanks you so much

Fairly Large Villa to Rent Wanted

Fairly Large Detached Villa to Rent Wanted out of town Urb 3 bed. Downstairs must be fairly large not poky. Contact 96-679-0844 OR send details to [email protected] Will pay up to 1.500€ per month plus bills.