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One, Two, Ski

Feb 22, 2011 No Comments by Vivi

Skiing: Never tried it? Wouldn’t know where to begin? Don’t look good in Ski Pants? Fear not! Stephen Hibbert takes us gently by the hand and leads us through his ‘Beginner’s Guide to Skiing’. Why go skiing? One word: Excitement. There really is no other feeling that matches the sensations that overwhelm you when racing [...]

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Italian Cuisine – when in Rome

Feb 21, 2011 No Comments by Vivi

When in Rome Italians take the business of food and drink seriously, and the casual visitor can often find that eating in Italian restaurants in Spain is no preparation for the combination of diversity and ritual that makes up a true Italian meal. International editor Adrian Bridgwater reports from Rome. Good food and drink are [...]

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Rock Chicks

Nov 29, 2010 No Comments by Vivi

Rock Chicks have been rocking the Costas for quite a while and none better than these fabulous three who show that the girls can rock it out just as well as the guys! Chloe Hooper has been entertaining music fans on the Costa Blanca with her eclectic mix of musical genres including Jazz, Country (with [...]

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Lions helping the local community

Nov 26, 2010 No Comments

The Teulada/Moraira Lions Club was formed in 1994 and since then has grown to a membership of around 30 men and women who give their time to raise money for those in need. Some of the money  raised goes to Lions programmes overseas – special collections in Moraira market in January meant we were able [...]

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Music matters

Oct 21, 2010 No Comments

Keep music live!  This was the familiar cry from music lovers everywhere – even found on bumper stickers and battered old guitar cases. But this message seems to have been become a little lost recently. Reality TV shows dedicated to the idea of overnight stardom have given Karaoke sessions an added sense of urgency with [...]

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Coastal Cruising

Jun 18, 2010 Comments Off

“Who is staring at the sea is already sailing a little” – Paul Carvel It’s an impossible task. How do I put into words the feelings evoked by an activity that engages all the senses. The brush of a bleached white sail straining under a steady breeze; the sound of the water splashing against the [...]

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