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 A note from the Ed OctoberThis month sees Female Focus celebrating its 15th anniversary. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our readers and advertisers for your continued support over the years. A huge thanks must, or course, go to the staff for their hard work in keeping Female Focus magazine the largest English language magazine on the costas.
To celebrate I am not baking (big sighs of relief all round) but instead we are giving away 1000 Euros in our Anniversary Prize Draw. Click here for the full story |
 15th Anniversary Prize Draw1st prize 500 Euros
2nd prize 300 Euros
3rd prize 200 Euros
To be included in the prize draw answer this simple question:-
What year was Female Focus launched?
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 This is Spain Exhibition an event not to be missedThe long established and ever popular ‘This is Spain Exhibition’ is returning to Restaurante La Ruidera, Benijofar, for the autumn show, which will be taking place from 24th to 26th October 2008. The venue is easy to reach, being situated on the left of the road between Quesada and Benijofar, a short distance from the Quesada (arches) roundabout. Click here for the full story |
 Ex Costa Blanca resident on the way to New York MarathonEx Costa Blanca resident Ben Taylor is on course for the Big Apple to take part in one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events, the 2008 ING New York Marathon. Click here for the full story |
 A no frills no waffle look at US travel with Benny DavisNew York For Beginners
Manhattan Island, lies in the shadow of an umbrella of tall buildings featuring dark hotel rooms, a sky of garish in-your-face advertising, inordinate sound levels, sullen taxi drivers and an overspill of humanity encompassed within a towering Babel of languages – and I love it. Click here for the full story |
 HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY TO ANNEKE RESIDENCEOn October 4th 2007 Anneke Residence was opened by Mrs Anneke Kessels. The former Residencial Marina Senior was re-named in honour of her mother by Mrs Lisette de Leeuw-Kessels, the new owner and general director of Cruz Costa Blanca. Anneke Residence nursing home is close to Benidorm, beautifully situated in an urbanisation in Alfaz el Pi, surrounded by orange groves. Click here for the full story |
 We need more volunteersCosta Blanca Samaritans (CBS) offers a completely confidential, telephone-based emotional support service for any English speaker of any age who may be experiencing distress or despair, and who might be feeling suicidal. The helplines on 902 88 35 35 are open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, from 7 until 10p.m., and the intention is to deliver a 7 day service as soon as possible. Click here for the full story |
 The Inauguration of the Gran Alacant Branch of The Royal British LegionOn 2nd September over 30 people met at Masa Square Bowling Club at Gran Alacant. David Young gave a talk about the Legion and covered the formalities involved. David said this was his last commitment as District Recruitment Officer and introduced Peggy Wyatt who was taking over from him. Click here for the full story |
 Moon MagicLike any full moon 14th October’s full moon rises around sunset, it climbs highest in the sky around midnight. This month’s moon, the ‘Hunter’s Moon’, gets its name from the Native Americans as it’s bright light was used by them to hunt in order to get enough food for the coming winter months. Click here for the full story |
 For the Price of a Coffee A Day By now, regular readers of this column will recognise that I live a good deal of my life on the internet. Asked recently if I could live without the internet, my answer was a reserved ‘yes’. Of course, the internet isn’t nutritious, and it can’t replace the air that I breathe but – and it’s a big, BIG BUT – my life is undeniably enhanced by having access to the internet, so my unreserved answer would be “NO”! Click here for the full story |
 Occasions of Jalon and OrbaOccassions ar holding a Fashion Show and Sale in aid of HELP Jalon - all at genuine 20% discount on the day Wednesday 22nd october. For more details call 966 480 790 Click here for the full story |
 WIBC Seek Volunteers for Upcoming EventVolunteers are needed to help the organisers of the WIBC (Women in Business Club) - 2nd Annual - WHITE RIBBON DAY FUNDRAISER, which is the
United Nations Antiviolence Against Women Day on NOVEMBER 25TH. Click here for the full story |
 The Hunting Party DVD Review by Brian of Moving MoviesHunting Party is a return to form for Richard Gere who alongside Terrence Howard plays a journalist on the search for one of the world’s most wanted men. After a very successful career reporting the bloodiest battles from around the globe, Simon Hunt (Gere) is at the top of his tree, picking up awards and recognition for work in the field, the sky is the limit. Until one day... Click here for the full story |
 Joe LongthorneThe unprecedented and phenomenal success of Danny La Rue and Jerry Lane in “Hello Danny” (last November at the Benidorm Palace) a spectacular production that launched J.L.P.Theatrical Events as one of the main players in theatrical entertainment, not only on the Costa Blanca but in Britain too, is now proud to present the legendary JOE LONGTHORNE and his fantastic orchestra. Tickets are now on sale for his Spanish début, as he takes to the Benidorm Palace stage on Sunday 16th November 2008 for one magical night only, in what will be the highlight of the Costa Blanca entertainment season.
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BELLA BEAUTY SALON AND SPAYou are warmly invited to their prelaunch evening at Bella Vista, Monte Pego on Friday 10th October 7pm-9pm with beauty demonstrations and samples. Wine and hors d'oevres with be served. Bella beauty caters for both men and women. For more information please call 966 400 400 or 658 381 236 Click here for the full story |
 Bennys October Hit ListWriter and broadcaster Benny Davis looks at some of the things that bring out his darker side and asks what makes you see red?
LETTER OF THE MONTH
Dolores Hunter living in Alicante sent me an actual letter through the post. It contained quite a list of trivial moans; why do Spanish restaurants swop the pepper and salt pots around and why has her friend’s 500,000 euro villa been reduced to rubble by the local council – but one item did interest me, “What is a machine readable passport?” Dolores understands that US immigration will not allow entry into the country unless passports have this facility. So here is the simple answer Dolores, lifted directly off the web for you. Click here for the full story |
 Try the 3 AsNothing in life is perfect…that is what keeps us trying to sort things out!
What will help however is learning how to cope when things are not the way we want them to be, and when they don’t look like changing! You may find that applying the 3As might help! Acknowlege….Accept….Adjust.
It can be simple…it just may take a little concentration to apply it at first. Click here for the full story |
 Christmas at Viva EspañaAutumn is upon us and Christmas just round the corner; time to be thinking of family celebrations, group parties, club Christmas outings and friends getting together. Click here for the full story |
 Government Incentives to Change your Old CarThe Spanish Government’s attempts to make the roads here more environmentally friendly came into force on 18th July of this year. Called PLAN VIVE (innovative vehicle, ecological vehicle) it gives excellent incentives for people with cars older than fifteen years to buy a new environmentally friendly vehicle. Click here for the full story |
 NEW FEMALE FOCUS TELEPHONE NUMBERS AS OF FEBRUARY 15TH THE FEMALE FOCUS OFFICE WILL HAVE NEW TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS. THEY ARE:- TEL: 965 875 421, FAX: 965 831 994. Click here for the full story |
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