10 Dec 2013

SPECIAL BRIEFING ORGANISED FOR RESIDENT NIE OBLIGATIONS
It was not a good weekend for CD Jávea's senior teams with just one solitary point gathered between them. CD Javea 'A' lost their second game in succession, a 0-2 reverse against UD Benigánim which proved to be the 'rojiblancos' first home defeat since the beginning of April - which was also a 0-2 defeat to UD Benigánim. Haveing scored in all bar one match this season, Jávea failed to get any of their many attempts on goal on target, giving the kitman plenty to do collecting errant balls. Long-suffering CD Jávea 'B', fighting away at the bottom of the Regional Primera, forced a share of spoils at UD Altea, coming back from 0-2 to draw 2-2 thanks to goals from Eddy and David Buigues. The ladies were defeat 1-3 at home to Ontinyent CF.
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03 Dec 2013

TOWN HALL WORKERS CLEAR PUBLIC AREAS AFTER DAMAGING STORM
Workers from the Department of Services and the Environment have been labouring hard to clear debris from public areas such as the promenade along the Arenal beach in the wake of the storm which hit Jávea at the weekend, bringing strong winds with gusts of almost 90 kilometres per hour and heavy seas which battered the coast, bringing its own devastation. On Saturday evening, as forecast by the state weather agency AEMET who issued several weather warnings preceding the weekend, high winds and rain hit the area with force and gusts reached almost 79 kilometres per hour in the old town and Cala Granadella and almost 87 kilometres per hour in the port. On Monday morning, as the weather improved, staff from the municipal cleaning company joined forces with one of the work brigades formed by the town hall's social employment scheme and focused on clearing the Paseo David Ferrer in the Arenal.
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01 Dec 2013

MISERABLE DAY OF THE OFFICE FOR CD JAVEA
The miserable weather matched the msierable performances of the senior teams of CD Jávea who all crashed to defeat. In the Regional Preferente, the 'rojiblancos' suffered a third defeat in four games when a terrible mistake on the edge of the opposition area allowed Patxi to pounce on the loose ball and run a full 80 yards to slot past keeper Phillip deep into added time at the end of the game to snatch all three points for CF Playas de Gandía. One level blow, in the Regional Primera, CD Jávea 'B' remain second from bottom in the table after a 1-3 defeat at Alicante Recreativo CF whilst the ladies braved hailstones and freezing wind to crash 0-5 at home to Villajoyosa CF in Group III of the Regional Primera. Christmas is coming ...
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28 Nov 2013

CHRISTMAS IN JAVEA 2013 - A PROGRAMME OF CULTURE AND RECREATION
Details have finally been released for Christmas in Jávea 2013. The Departments of Culture, Economic Development and Youth have teamed up to present a full range of leisure, culture and solidarity activities with the involvement of the Xàbia Histórica business association and the local branch of the 'Cruz Roja'. The programme begins this weekend (November 29th - December 1st) with a special Christmas Fayre - ' Nadal i Art' - which will be located around the church of San Bartolomé and in the Plaça del Baix in which some 30 stalls will offer all kinds of articles and numerous activities to get everyone looking forward to Christmas. The festive activities continue throughout the next few weeks with live concerts, shopping campaigns, activities for kids and, of course, the arrival of the Three Kings to bring the whole festive period to a satisfying close.
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26 Nov 2013
 

CONTINUED SUCCESS FOR XABIA AL PLAT MARINER INITIATIVE
The second 'Xabia al Plat Mariner' gastronomic fair has proved to be a great success, replicating the achievement of the first edition in 2012. The doors of the fish market in the port, normally closed to the public, were opened up and inside members of the 'Asociación de Restauradores de Xàbia (ARX)' presented some of their best seafood tapas from some of the fresh produce of the bay of Jávea. Visitors were also offered the chance to bid on a dozen fresh fish lots in a special live auction - conducted in very fast Valenciano - and also explore a fishing boat moored right next to the market. In addition, members from the School of Marine Sciences at the Catholic University of Valencia presented a small marine laboratory with microscopes to inspect miniscule marine life as well as an aquarium with lobsters and octopus.
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25 Nov 2013
 

LOCAL RESTAURANT WINS PRESTIGIOUS MICHELIN STAR
The prestigious Michelin Red Guide has awarded a Michelin star to BonAmb Restaurant in Jávea. The 2014 edition of the illustrious restaurant guide has bestowed the accolade to a venue which was opened only two years ago by chef Alberto Ferruz and maître d' Pablo Catalá and has come as a real surprise to them. "We didn't expect this," admitted Ferruz, a 29-year-old chef who has worked alongside the likes of Martin Berasategui who holds six Michelin stars, more than any other Spanish chef, Quique Dacosta, who owns the three star Quique Dacosta Restaurante in Dénia, and Tomas Arribas. Diners have long been impressed with the restaurant. "Innovative flavours and presentation makes the dinner a real wonderful evening," said one satisfied diner on the travel website TripAdvisor whilst another suggested that: "This is how a restaurant should be run. Other establishments in Spain should take note".
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24 Nov 2013

CD JAVEA CARVES OUT TOUGH DRAW AGAINST UD ALGINET
CD Javea may have extended their winless streak to three games but they did so against promotion-chasing UD Alginet with a squad that was missing several key players, including the influential and vastly experienced goalkeeper Vicente Ortolá. In a game without too much incident, reserve keeper Phillip had very little to do but coped well when called upon whilst Sergio Mesa might have won the game for Jávea had he capitalised better on a defensive mistake but blasted his attempt over the bar. CD Jávea 'B' continued their miserable season with a 0-2 home reverse against CF Cullera 'B' whilst the ladies of CD Jávea crashed to the heaviest ever defeat at Pinoso CF, losing 3-7.
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23 Nov 2013

TOWN HALL LAUNCHES CUSTOMISABLE PAYMENT PLAN FOR MUNICIPAL TAXES
The Departments of New Technologies and Hacienda (Finance) have revealed details of the personalised payment plan initiative for meeting municipal tax obligations which will be available from 2014. This new facility will offer residents to chance to organise their tax payments according to their status, showing the discounts and bonuses available for all obligations that are met before the usual volunteer payment period from reductions for those who pay at the beginning of January (up to 4%) to those who would prefer to pay their contributions over 12 monthly installments. In addition, those who take advantage of the new facility will find that charges for late payments will not apply provided obligations are met within the budget year.
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23 Nov 2013

BUDGET 2014 PROPOSES TO SUSPEND TAXES FOR RENOVATIONS
The municipal budget for 2014 will be discussed by the council next week which includes several proposals to encourage the local economy and in particular the construction industry. Amongst a series of motions to be submitted by councillor Óscar Antón (Finance) is the temporary suspension of taxes for minor works in which small projects such as reformations would be exempt from fiscal obligations. Antón has also looked at a change in the contributions regulating the occupation of the public highway, proposing a discount for those who pay their obligations earlier in the year. Specifically, those who pay "seasonal" fees in the first quarter of next year will be able to use the terracing for without further obligation for the remainder of the year, offering a saving of almost 60% in respect to the annual fee.
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21 Nov 2013
 

MAROC CHALLENGE PREPARES TO LEAVE JAVEA BOUND FOR NORTH AFRICA
The participants in the 2013 edition of the MAROC CHALLENGE are making final preparations for their departure from Jávea bound for Almeria and Morocco beyond. On Saturday 30th November the teams, who will have gathered with their cars alongside Avenida de la Libertad in the Arenal the day before, will begin their adventure, driving south to catch a ferry across the Alboran Sea to Nador on the coast of North Africa and head into the Sahara desert destined to arrive in Erg-Chebbi on Friday 6th December. The event brings together teams from Spain, Italy, France, Denmark, Ukraine and Portugal.  There will be 24 hours of cohabitation in which they will be able to see how well their competitors have prepared their cars for the challenge before sharing a themed departure night at Socco Lounge Bar.
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21 Nov 2013 

AMJASA DONATES NEW WATER PUMP TO VOLUNTEER FIRE SERVICE
The municipal water company AMJASA has delivered a new water pump to the Bomberos Voluntarios de Balcón al Mar, the volunteer fire service that has been taking a more active role in fire-fighting in the area recently, not least when they were first on the scene of the fire in La Guardia at the beginning of October. Michael Nickel, commander of the volunteer fire service said that the new pump is more powerful than their previous apparatus and will allow up to eight hoses to be attached to it. It will also serve to help pump out flooded areas, another level of assistance that the volunteers have provided. Mayor José Chulvi also announces the intention to increase municipal aid in 2014.
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19 Nov 2013
 

SIX NEW MUSICIANS WELCOMES TO TOWN BAND DURING SANTA CECILIA
The excellent Centro Artístico Musical de Xàbia association has revealed its plans to honour Santa Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, with a number of performances over the next week. And as is traditional as this time of year, the association will welcome its muse Nuria Roselló Ramírez and the band will welcome six new young musicians to its ranks who will be collected in a special parade on Saturday afternoon to participate in a special mass dedicated to the saint. The festivities continue with a performance by young musicians on Sunday followed by a spectacular special concert on Friday 29th November which will feature a repertoire of the best film soundtracks.
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