TALK OF THE NORTH
23RD JULY 2015
The 54
Festival de
Pollença
th
Astrid Colomar, the
Mallorcan artist has featured
in numerous national and
international private and
public collections. The basis
of the exhibition, Força
Esglèsia Gravetat at the
Cloister of Sant Domingo
in Pollensa is essentially
the use of photography,
transforming objects and
spoken word.
FRE
E!
Next up at the Festival of
Pollensa is the piano concert
by Fazil Say and singer Ute
Lemper.
For more information see
www.festivalpollenca.com.
See the detailed What’s On
on page 4.
Meanwhile, Joan Miquel
Oliver presented his latest
album, Pegasus. Music
styles in the performance
included samba, cumbia,
electronica and rock.
The
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The Demonis made their
summer appearance last
week at the Virgen del
Carmen Fiesta in Puerto
Pollensa. A full day of giants,
the traditional parade of
boats and local folk bands
preceded the Correfoc
and stunning firework
display ending the week of
celebrations.
Set in the middle of
Pollensa’s fiesta period, it
coincided
with the
elections of
the main
protagonists
of the
Moors and
Christians’
fiesta. See
page 5 for
the Being
Joan Mas
feature.
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Local News
Fire in Pollensa
A woman aged 70 and her
disabled son were rescued
yesterday from their home
on Carrer Cecili Metel after
their 4th-floor apartment
caught fire. The fire started
about 8.25pm and two fire
engines and a ladder truck
from Alcudia and Inca fought
the fire until about 10pm. The
fire caused major damage in
the apartment.
Alcudia Keeps its
Blue Flags
City officials in Alcudia
hoisted the blue flags that
the city has kept for Puerto
Alcudia beach, Ciutat Blanca
and Alcudiamar. The City
Council and representatives
from the yacht club
were delighted that the
municipality managed to
retain the blue flags that
are indicative of the town’s
quality of beaches and port
facilities.
Linea Verde in the
North
Alcudia’s townhall has
adopted the online
service, Linea Verde, a
communication service
between resident and council
for residents to report
damage and ask questions.
Using a phone or online,
citizens can report anything
from damaged pavements
to sewer cleaning, from
electricity and rubbish
collection, park facilities
to public benches. Mayor
Antoni Mir said the service
would “bring the citizen to
the government and make it a
participant and help provide
a quick solution.”
It is available via telephone,
App and online at www.
liniaverdalalcudia.com.
Linea Verde is also available
in Pollensa, as reported
mayor of Búger, Liniu Siquier,
says the campaign is in direct
response to complaints.
Sewage Problem in
Alcudia
Too Hot in the
Health Centre
A recent problem with
broken pipes that carried
dirty water in the Avenida
Toucan area of Port of
Alcudia caused unrest among
the neighbourhood. The
dreadful odour hit the area
last weekend and residents
were left angry. The problem
was detected on Saturday
and the Municipal Services
of Alcudia (EMSA) and the
team worked together over
two days to fix the problem.
Patients and health workers
in Puerto Alcudia have
suffered harsh conditions for
the past 6 weeks, faulty air
conditioning has left them
only fans to cool the air. With
the current heatwave, the
working conditions have set
tempers high and both staff
and patients complained
to authorities. Some
rooms reached 34degrees,
which is higher than the
permitted temperature in
public buildings, where the
maximum temperature in
summer is 26 degrees.
Meanwhile, a new
neighbourhood group
has created a platform for
residents and businesses
collecting signatures to
demand an urgent solution.
War on Dog Mess
The new administration
of Búger has set a goal to
eliminate dog waste from
the streets and launched
an awareness campaign
to inform residents of the
expectations. The goal is for
pet owners to remember their
obligations to collect dog
mess and keep the dog on a
lead.
The Council announced last
week that they would deliver
to dog owners materials
such as belts, bags and waste
collection bag holders. The
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N O R T H
The Future of Gotmar
in TOTN last year. For
more detail visit www.
liniaverdapollenca.com.
However, the problem is not
temporary; the treatment
plant, which is located close
by, emits odours continuously.
Both municipal officials
and technicians consider
the system as out-dated and
inadequate and it is generally
understood that the problem
will not be resolved until a
new treatment plant is built.
T A L K
Alcudia Cable Back
on the Agenda
Mayor Antoni Mir and his
colleagues met with the
new Minister of Planning,
Energy and Mobility, Joan
Boned last week to discuss
the controversial installation
of the high-voltage cable in
the town. The Government
pledged to work on rerouting the cable.
They discussed the opposition
to the cabling and the danger
posed by the electromagnetic
radiation. The response was
positive and the cabling,
which has been a priority
for all parties during the
election campaign. Mir has
opposed the current plan and
realignment is a top priority.
The Minister of Energy
left with all the relevant
documentation and will
meet again with the aim of
defining an action plan that
will see the proposed route
with a bypass.
Neighbours staged many
demonstrations in which
they requested a bypass in
the route of the cabling
concerns are due to links
between prolonged exposure
to electromagnetic fields and
serious diseases.
Anger in Muro
The anger of Muro residents
over the continuing odour
and sewage problems in the
town moved to the Town Hall
last week in an extraordinary
plenary session which the
opposition requested. Dozens
of residents filled the meeting
room despite the start time
of 8am, a time that was
criticized by residents.
Mayor Marti Fornes explained
that the current situation is
due to the distance between
the developments where
the problems are worse and
the treatment plant. He told
the session that it is a “very
complex” network that
requires fourteen pumping
stations because the area “is
quite flat.” He assured people
that the City is making all
efforts to ensure that the
problems of waste and odour
are resolved as quickly as
possible.
The problem in the area
of Polygon 7 is related to
the system of collecting
rainwater, which – the
mayor acknowledged – is
insufficient, he has pledged to
carry out improvements.
The opposition proposed
a series of actions to
minimize problems such
as the installation of filters
to reduce odour, which
the mayor and his team
supported and assured will be
launched.
Without any urgent action
promised, the neighbours left
not exactly satisfied and many
lamented the political promises
but no solutions. That said,
their voice is now unified and
it seems the residents will
take the issue on.
¡Hola!
It’s been a really interesting
couple of weeks. Meeting
characters in our community
is a great reminder of why life
here is so colourful and so fun.
Meeting Pollensa’s Mayor, Dr
Garry Bonsall, new business
owners fresh from the UK and
Norai, the superb Joan Mas of
2013, have all been highlights
and I only hope that these
kinds of meetings continue.
Our community is a great one
and mixing with Mallorquins
and British, for business and
for pleasure, is crucial to a
full and integrated life here in
Mallorca.
Enjoy the fiesta and take care
in the heat.
Hasta luego!
Joanna
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Two years ago, Gotmar was
in a state of disrepair, it was
even considered one of the
poorest neighbourhoods
on the island with its lack
of facilities and public
services. Now, thanks to
the organization of the
AAVV (the Gotmar Vecinos
Association) and its unified
voice led by the Founder
President Dr Garry Bonsall,
the neighbours got their
point across and received a
unanimous vote under the
previous government under
Tomeu Cifre. Following that
came a €3million grant from
the Consell of Mallorca that
has helped Gotmar receive
new streets, new lighting,
new drainage, even fibre
optic cables.
Now a seasonal resident,
Garry Bonsall has passed the
president’s hat to Miguel
Sabater, but he still keeps a
close eye on what goes on in
the community. Talking to
TOTN over
the last couple
of weeks, the
Founder President
expressed his
concerns on the
future of Gotmar,
he said “it’s so
easy to just drop
it now, but you have to
keep the ball rolling all the
time.” He was referring to
the general maintenance of
Gotmar and in particular
of the no-man’s land, on the
roadsides. Left unmaintained
it could make the area fall
back into its former scruffy
self. Dr Bonsall’s proposal is
to invite residents to adopt
the space outside their home,
to take it a step further and
really beautify the streets. In
a recent meeting with Mayor
of Pollensa, Miquel Angel
March, 12 points were raised.
Among the suggestions
made by Dr Bonsall were the
general cleaning and upkeep
of Gotmar, trees to replace
the palms that were ravaged
by disease, storage facilities
for maintenance staff and
equipment and awards
for the best neighbours
who contribute to the
beautification of their area.
All were taken on board
by March and his deputy,
Tomeu Cifre, Councillor
for Planning, Environment
and New Technologies.
In all, the dialogue was
positive, the mayor and
his colleague listened and
perhaps we will be seeing
the start of a rewards-based
neighbourhood maintenance
scheme. Watch this space, in
Gotmar at least.
Meeting the Mayor, Miquel Angel March
Pollensa’s new Mayor, Miquel
Àngel March Cerdà met with
TOTN last week:
TOTN How has your first
month been in office?
Mayor It’s been a busy time,
I’ve been getting to know
the office, how everything
works and the people I’ll be
working with. I have had a lot
of meetings with people who
have come to tell me problems
and complaints.
TOTN Did you have any
surprises?
Mayor Not too many
although some areas were
worse than I thought. In some
departments, like urbanismo
(planning) there were bigger
problems than I anticipated.
TOTN What are your main
goals for the next four years?
Mayor I will keep to the
principles of the campaign,
keep transparency in all
aspects, increase participation
of society, internally I want
to create a more modern
and robust government
and one more focused on
environmental sustainability.
Lastly, I want to bring the
town out of the state of crisis
and improve conditions.
When it came to
communication channels
between the expat
community and the local
government, the idea of an
association was a recurring
theme. Given the success of
the Asociaciones de vecinos
in Gotmar, this is not a bad
idea. Should anyone like
to get involved with the
local politics of the town
and help establish regular
interaction between the
expat community and local
government, get in touch for
more details about forming
an association.
Alfonso Loeffler Exhibition Howard Mullen
Thursday 9th saw the opening of a
retrospective exhibition of the paintings
of Alfonso Loeffler at The Vecinos Rooms
in Puerto Pollensa. Representatives of The
Vecinos and the local Council welcomed
guests and many sections of the local
community were present, reflecting the high
esteem in which Alfonso was held in the area.
The Vecinos rooms provided the ideal
backdrop to this occasion, with the sliding
doors opened to make one huge modern art
gallery. There were
many happy faces
among the guests
who enjoyed a
wide range of
Alfonso’s art, over
a glass of cava and
Dorothy Loeffler’s
famous sausage rolls! It was a delightful
evening, and a fitting tribute to Alfonso
Loeffler the artist.
What’s on this Fortnight?
La Patrona, Pollensa
JULY
2015
Thursday
23
St Jaume, Alcudia
Cinema: Messi, documentary about famous
footballer. 10pm, patio of Townhall. Free with
invitation.
Presentation of the book “La Presència Anglesa
a la Gran Albufera del Nord de Mallorca” (about
the British engineers who drained and cultivated
Albufera in the nineteenth century) by Pere
Perelló Payeres. Can Torró library patio, 8pm
Folk Music and Dance, at 10.15pm at the Placa de Carles V
JULY
2015
Friday
24
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JULY
2015
Tuesday
28
Concert: Cap Pela, Jazz, Pop Rock and Soul, 10pm at
the Claustre, entry €10
Basketball at the Pavelló, 8pm
Festa Solidaria, dinner, music and market at the
Joan Mas gardens, 8pm
Jazz Concert Xavi Torres Trio. 10pm on the patio in front of
the Town Hall.
JULY
2015
Wednesday
29
“Les aventures de Gepeto i Pinotxo” (Pinocchio), for
children, 7.30pm at the Plaça Vella.
Football Tournament Final, 8pm at the Polideportivo
Concert to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Pollensa
Band, 10pm at the Claustre
Exhibition of Martial Arts with Mallorca Nord Judo
group, 8pm, Placa Major
Cinema: Birdman, 10pm, patio of Townhall. Free
with invitation
Zumba Class, 7pm at the Placa Vella
JULY
2015
Thursday
30
Children’s Water Party, includes foam party! From
5.30 at Placa de Monnares
Veterans football final, 8pm at the Polideportivo
Evening of music from Ballugall Folk 10pm at the Claustre
Night of Swing Dance and Music at Placa Major, from
10.30pm
Beach volleyball tournament. Ciudad Blanca
sports beach at 10am
Concert, The Billy Young Band at the Placa Major from
11.30pm
Presentation of the book of poetry, “Sola en
otoño” (Alone in autumn) by Mercedes Toledo. 7pm
at the Can Toro Library
Alcudia: Via Fora, a dramatized guided tour of the Old Town
of Alcudia, starts at Porta des Moll, at 9.00 pm. Runs for
approximately 70 minutes.
Chess Tournament, 5.30-8pm at the Club Pollença
JULY
2015
Saturday
25
Cursa Patrona 2015, 6-8pm, finish line at the
Children’s Park
Folk dancing with various dance groups of Pollensa
from 8.30pm in Placa Major
Piano Concert from Fazil Say, 10pm at the Claustre. Part of
the Festival of Pollensa
JULY
2015
Friday
31
Beach volleyball tournament. Ciudad Blanca sports
beach at 10am
Marxa Fresca with DJs Tomeu Perelló and Toni Llobera in the
Placa Major, from 11.30pm
AUGUST
2015
Saturday
1
Parade with the Band of Alcudia, 11.30am at the Porta de
Mallorca
Fireworks at the Placa de Carles V, midnight
JULY
2015
Sunday
26
AUGUST
2015
Sunday
2
Cannons and rockets at Montision, 2pm
Parade of bands with trumpets and drums, 8.30pm
Institutional act at the Monti-Sion Church, 12.45
Proclamation of the Fiesta with the Band of Pollensa
Aperitif at the TownHall, 1pm
Chill Out Night at the Placa Major, 00.30
Parade with bands at 5pm through the Old Town, with statue
of la Patrona from 5.30pm
Mock battle of the Moors and Christians, starts at 7pm
Return to the Church for thanksgiving. Interpretation of
Alborada, Visca Pollensa with the Band of Pollensa, from
9.20pm at the Placa Major
Parade at the Bullring, 8.30pm
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The Alborada, starting at the the Placa Major and
through the streets of the Old Town, starts at 5am.
From 8am at the Placa Miquel Capllonch in Puerto
Pollensa.
Dance of the Cossiers in the Placa Major at 12.15
Inauguration of the 50th International Arts
exhibition, 9pm
Bullfight at 6.30pm
JULY
Entertainment from Pollensa Bands, 8pm, Placa
Major
Dance from the Cossiers at 11am in the church in the Placa
Major
Alcudia: 12 midday-12 midnight: Hidrosun Festival
Mallorca 2015. DJs Manu Sánchez and others. At
Hidropark. Price, €10
Monday
Children’s Entertainment with Mel i Sucre (Honey
and Sugar), 7.30pm Placa Vella
An evening of music with local musicians including Jaume
Mas, from 10pm at the Placa Major
Sant Jaume celebration at the Church of St Jaume, 12pm
Concert from the Municipal Band of Alcudia, 10.30pm at
the Passeig de la Mare de Deu de la Victoria
Board games from 4.30-8.30pm
Inauguration of the Vicenç Ochoa exhibition, ‘Yulissa Y Los
Mares De La Ilusión’, 8pm at the Galeria ESPAI d’Art 32
Ampfest 2015 from 11pm at Can Escarrinxo (football field).
Alcudia III Carrera de natación ‘Ciutat d’Alcúdia’,
2km Race in the Ciudad Blanca zone, €10, www.
elitechip.net, 9.15am
Artesan espadrille workshop, 10-12pm at Can
Xumet
Football Tournament at the Polideportivo, 7-9pm
Line dancing for Patrona 2015, 9pm
Theatre: Antígona, 10pm at the Claustre
Neó als Jardins (Neon Gardens), 11.45pm
Fireworks at 11.30 from Monument Square.
AUGUST
2015
Wednesday
5
Pollensa: Concert with singer Ute Lemper, ‘Last Tango in
Berlin’, 10pm at the Claustre, Part of the 54th Festival de
Pollença.
T A L K
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T H E
N O R T H
Being
Joan Mas
A personal account from Joan ‘Norai’
Cerdà Cifre, Joan Mas in 2013
Fiestas in Mallorca are in the blood. No need for programmes
and timings, local people who grew up with these week-long
celebrations just know. Perhaps not the finer details, but when
it comes to the Marxa Fresca, the Alborada and what time the
Moros will be arriving in Placa Major, for example, they know.
Fiestas are kept going year after year, they are testament to
how proud people are of their villages. The time-honoured
customs are loved and respected and for Pollensa, the Moors
and Christians battle is their day. Come August 2nd you will
see people young and old belting out the town’s anthem, Visca
Pollensa with tear-inducing pride.
But perhaps the largest dose of goosebump, hair-on-end thrill
on August 2nd will come when Joan Mas jumps out of the
window of his family home and calls, cries, shouts or wails
for his townsfolk to come out (in their pyjamas) and kick the
invading Moros out of town. And back in the day, that is what
happened. Many people died but the Cristianos managed to
keep hold of Pollensa, which is why Joan Mas is such a hero.
His statue stands tall and proud in the Joan Mas Gardens and
kids revere this icon from a young age.
It is visiting this statue with his granddad that ignited the
passion in Joan ‘Norai’ Cerdà Cifre’s heart and instilled the
desire to one day be Joan Mas. But winning the election was
not plain sailing for him. Having moved to Palma for work,
Norai’s first three attempts left him out of the race. Once back
in his hometown, it was still another three attempts before he
made it. Campaigning is tough, “you have to push hard right
from the start.” Commenting on this year’s elections, Norai
said, “voting is very much about loyalty, families will vote for
their relatives and friends from the same group should avoid
entering the campaign in the same year, or you will split your
friends’ votes.”
And, he tells TOTN, “While everyone wants the honour of
being Joan Mas, not everyone can do it, you need confidence.”
True enough, it is like theatre and, “Some people choose not
to rehearse but I did. I had two different shouts, which I
showed my friends and they told me which one to go for. On
the day, I shouted until there was no more air in my lungs, I
really wanted people to hear me and I wanted everyone else to
feel it too. I was shaking to the very end.” Not everyone is so
rehearsed though; in fact some take a completely spontaneous
approach, which could be risky and maybe even disastrous.
In terms of organization, Norai explained, “Joan Mas needs a
troop of about 60 men to keep the frontline in order, Dragut
and his men need 150! There are a lot of drunk people all
getting together for the big clash and these men become your
safety net.”
“On the day, Joan Mas, Dragut and all the key characters need
to be in top shape. While the sword and the shield are not
heavy, Joan Mas has to carry the sword up high, which can be
tough on your arm. Before the day, we visit some houses that
are on route to organize a resting place where you can take
a drink of water. They are secret places but to be asked is an
honour and Joan Mas will have his photos taken with all the
family and children.”
He continues, “When you do it, it changes your life. It was all
a big party before, but when you’re Joan Mas you take on a
responsibility. All eyes are on you, the press are interviewing
you and you will be Joan Mas for a year…”
Watch this year’s Joan Mas, Josep Seguí “Balater” on August
2nd. The Battle commences around 7pm and be careful where
you stand to watch. It gets crowded and can be dangerous in
some areas for small children.
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Enjoy with cocktails, champagne, wine, beer or go
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La Botigueta is modern with classic touches, it’s cosy
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Enjoy!
Sit indoors or out and enjoy our pizzas, pasta, burgers or salads. Our terrace is ideal
for lunch or dinner on hot summer days. If you prefer to dine at home, we also have a
home delivery service within Pollença.
T A L K
O F
T H E
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N O R T H
New
Beginning
for Vila Oasis
A hidden finca full of
character and charm, Oasis
is now a beautiful restaurant
and function venue with
a super chic interior and
stunning poolside dining.
The new management team
behind Vila Oasis is husband
and wife Shaun and Debbie
from Wales. They arrived
in Pollensa with their
children three months ago
and it’s been a whirlwind of
renovating and decorating
until their soft opening last
weekend.
All the hard work has
seemingly paid off; Debbie’s
personal touch has produced
a gorgeous setting with
white on white, rustic yet
classic decor which makes a
great venue for a wedding,
confirmation party, or just
a general get together with
family and friends. With such
a close vicinity to Pollensa,
it is the obvious choice for a
romantic evening, away from
the hustle and bustle but
without a prohibitive taxi
fare at the end of the night.
From Wednesday to Saturday
the Dip n Dine lunch from 11am
provides a great way to beat the
heat and relax and the bar and
pool are open to non-diners
from noon until midnight.
With 15 years hotel experience,
Shaun’s chef background,
Debbie’s style and the couple’s
can-do, friendly approach, Vila
Oasis is in good hands. What’s
more, it’s a great addition to
Pollensa’s dining scene with
an element of chilled out
escapism.
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riders are then driven back to the stables in a minibus.
The horses return home in a horsebox.
This is a great way to get a flavour of the three and fourday trails which the stable also offers in the autumn,
winter and spring. They go higher still into the mountains and include the option to stay at the Refuge at Tossals Verds, as well as the monastery at Lluc. The horses
are sure footed on the roadways and tracks and the rides
include walking, trotting and cantering.
They take place on Tuesdays for 4 to 7 riders. During
the very hot months Hipica offers evening rides with
dinner as well as earlier breakfast or brunch rides to
avoid the hottest time of the day.
For more information visit www.hipicaformentor.com.
LOTUS POOL SERVICES
We can maintain your pool and
property all year round
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Pollensa Finca for sale
conveniently located between the
Port of Pollensa and Pollensa in
Font Xica - one acre grounds, 3
bedrooms, central heating,double
glazing,high speed broadband,
€499,000. 971 534037 or 602542213
Please phone 666554455
Evening baby-sitter available.
Very experienced, based in
Pollensa. Marga, 687 740 832
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Leasehold For Sale. Cafeteria/
pizzeria/restaurant on the first
line of Port de Pollenca! The
current owner has complied with
all the papers and all is in perfect
condition. For more information
call 634 768 519.
Studio apartment for sale port
d’Alcudia, refurbished new patio
doors, retiled throughtout, new
bathroom with shower,hot/
cold A/C, fabulous seaviews,
10 min walk to beach, close to
all local shops. Must be seen to
be appreciated. Price £55,000.
Phone 622389922
Detached 2-level villa with large
pool. Fully equipped kitchen,
1 bathroom, shower room,
downstairs WC, 3 bedrooms.
Central heating and aircon.
Superb outdoor area. Gotmar,
Puerto Pollensa. €495,000
for quick sale. Please contact
[email protected] +44
(0)771 6644833
For Sale 450k, Camino de Can
Seguinot 88, La Vila Urbanization,
Pollença. 1000 square meter lot
with beautiful views. 255 metre
house for demolition or major
restructure and remodeling.
Direct from owner. NO AGENTS
Tel: 678-78-80-46
BOATS FOR SALE
Bayliner Capri Sports boat in
P.Pollensa Marina. 5.36m excellent
condition, €6,000. 618 585 763
Jaguar 21 sailing yacht, built
1989, very pretty with drop keel,
self-furling headsail, lazyjacks,
and good performance. 4
berths, small galley and portapotti. Many replacements since
2007, Tohatsu engine new in
2009, carefully maintained and
complete with free mooring,
road trailer and inflatable dinghy.
Currently being prepared for
putting back in the water in
Puerto Pollensa in May. Photos
available. €7500 ono. harepeter@
btinternet.com or UK mobile
07802 407203
CARS FOR SALE
Golf, Volkswagen, from 1999,
ITV sept. 2015, 75 cv, ABS,ESP, air
condition, Tax paid, new tires and
lots of parts, €1990, T. 609747102
Motorcycle For Sale. Kawasaki
ER6N. One mature owner from
new. 14000kms. VGC. New 2year
ITV. €2,950. Tel 627186782.
Also Powerplus petrol hedge
trimmer 22 cc motor 600 mm
cutting blade New condition
85 Euros. Tel 656 439 894
Stokke Explory Pram, 2007 model.
Blue, Complete with Bassinet and
‘Baby Bag’. €100, 685 326 094
Phil & Ted’s Dot double buggy
complete with baby bag for
newborns. Good condition, €700
brand new, on offer for €300. 685
326 094
Wooden Frame Carved Header
and Footer. Very high quality
in beautiful Hard wood. Good
condition with very comfortable
mattress included. €350
Two drawer dresser. Also in good
condition. €70
Two Ikea Pine Beds. Good
Condition. €80 (the pair)
Ikea Wooden Storage Boxes x
3 (0.5m x 0.5) Marine style with
lattice work sides and top. Good
for storing clothing or bedside
tables. €20 each €35 for the two
Pine (Habitat) Double Bed.
With mattress. €70 ono
Children’s (IKEA) Extendable Bed.
Includes Mattress. €45 ono
Large Hard Wood Dining Table
with stone inlays. Very high
quality and well built.
€350 +44 7990 841723,
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gmail.com
Baby car Prenatal, Pramette,
clean, lots of accesorios, very
good shape, €75, T. 609747102,
Carrera Vulcan mountain bike.
18” 7005 alum frame. XCM front
shocks. Disc brakes. SRAM SX4
derailliers and shifters. 26”
wheels with QR hubs. VGC. €185.
Tel 697427069.
For sale. Agria rotorvator Honda
motor 80 cm wide blades. Good
condition. 350 Euros ono
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Alcudia
Tel. 971 891 441
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Spanish Conversation
Classes with native
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Contact:
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971 530 197
La
Taverna
Bosch Wood Router. Various bits
inc. 50e.Bosch Circular 150mm T/
carb blade inc 50e.
Bosch Angle Grinder 175 mm.
Heavy duty 65e. Bosch Wood
Planer. 50e. Bosch Jig Saw. Wood,
Plastic & Sheet metal.Various
packs of blades inc 50e.
Bosch Hot Air Gun. 2 speed. 320
& 520 deg c. 40e.
Bosch Glue Gun. 3 tips & many
sticks. 30e. Puerto Alcudia, buyer
collects, call Ken 637250542
The Terrace
Family Bar & Restaurant
Full menu available plus daily specials
Traditional Sunday Carvery served 1-5pm
Roast Beef and Pork, Homemade Roast Potatoes, Three
Fresh Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding, Stuffing and Gravy.
All for just €7.95
Open daily from 9am til 12midnight. Food served from 9am to 10pm
Avda d’Italia, 2, Puerto Alcudia • 600 670 197
Pet
Pollensa Care
FOR SALE
3 mtr double axle boat/jetski
trailer with winch new jockey
wheel and new inner tubes.
IN GOOD CONDITION. Mov
659303699.
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C/Médico Llópis 6, local 6
Puerto Pollensa
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Son Espases
Block N Floor -2 Door 216
(in front of reception)
Thursday 10.00 - 13.00
St Andrew’s Church
Sunday: Sung Eucharist at 10.00am
Thursday: Eucharist 12.30-1pm
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Homemade cakes and soups - freshly made tea & coffee
Donations only. We also have books, paintings, re-cycled
cards & wifi ~ Ideal after shopping on market day!
For Special Services, regular Social Events & weekly activities please visit our website:
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Made to Measure Soft Furnishings,
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The Mallorquinista by Charles Nutter
Ninety Degrees
Radical plans have been agreed with Palma City Council to
completely redesign the Son Moix Stadium the home of Real
Mallorca since 1999. The club formerly played at the Luis Sitjar
ground for many years. It was a decrepit old football ground
but the fans were very close to the pitch and the atmosphere
was superb. Visiting teams were often intimidated by the place
none more so than Chelsea who lost a second leg semi-final in
the Cup Winners Cup.
back Hugo Gomes a Brazilian has been recruited along with
fellow Brazilians Vinicius Lima and Felipe from Gremio de
Porto Alegre. Portuguese winger, Moutinho was signed at the
express request of head coach Chapi Ferrer. Michel who has
had more clubs than Jack Nicklaus was a somewhat surprise
addition. Former Reading player Jimmy Kebe and German
centre-half Tobias Hennebole are on trial and hoping to
persuade Chapi that they have something to offer.
Palma City Council built Son Moix in 1999 as the host stadium
for the 1999 Summer Universiade (World Student Games) and
immediately afterwards it was leased to Real Mallorca. The
Luis Sitjar was literally falling to pieces and sadly it is now a
virtual ruin and an eyesore. The Son Moix has a running track
around the playing surface and with the fans being so far away
there is quite frankly more atmosphere on the moon. Club
owner Utz Claassen has come up with an innovative scheme,
which will change the stadium completely. Before the start
of the new season on the 23 August, temporary stands will
be erected behind both goals on top of the running track to
generate the long lost atmosphere. At the end of the season,
the pitch will be rotated by 90 degrees and the remaining
running track removed. At that point ownership of the the
Son Moix will be transferred to the club who will turn over
the Luis Sitjar to the Council who will turn the site into a
commercial centre. Hats off to Herr Claassen who is certainly
putting into action his promises to rejuvenate the club.
Sadly Pedro Bigas has departed after his contract expired. He
has swapped one holiday island for another by joining newly
promoted Las Palmas of Gran Canaria. He was a wholehearted
and loyal defender and he departs with the best wishes of all
concerned at Real Mallorca and hopefully he will be lining
up for his new team in 12 months time against Mallorca in La
Liga if the upcoming campaign is a success. Albert Riera and
Markovic have had their contracts terminated as expected and
more departures are imminent. Director of Football Miguel
Angel Nadal is now scouring the market for proven goalscorers
and an experienced central defender. When the team return
from the pre-season tour it is hoped that the squad will be
complete and Chapi can mould them into an effective unit.
On the playing side the team are currently on a pre-season
tour of Germany. The recruitment of new players is gathering
place. The previous arrivals of Timon, Camporbadal and
Oriol have been joined by Hector Yuste who was signed
from Granada on a 3-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He is a
commanding central midfield player and a born leader. Centre-
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