Community Spirit, Nov 2018

EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEWS
Community
News & Business
serving the English speaking community in Valencia and surrounding towns
NOVEMBER 2018
NEW PROJECT FOR VALENCIAN
COMMUNITY:
BUILDING BLOCKS
MOVING TO VALENCIA?
WITH LAURENCE LEMOINE
CAL WASHININGTON
CO-FOUNDER OF THE IN POWER MOVEMENT
GREAT JAZZ NIGHTS OUT
BACK TO BASICS
WITH KEV &
MICHELLE

IN THIS
ISSUE
Founder's Message
Hallo!
I am very happy to announce that this issue
is the First Year Anniversary!
Over the last 12 months, I've had the good fortune
to meet and interview some very inspiring people in
the local community and share their stories. We've seen
good friends and loved ones
pass on and we've met new people as the community
spirit slowly grows in Valencia.
The name changed as the volunteer group, Community Spirit
Valencia, started to organise events and initiatives. The
magazine is now been read by 15,000 people on average per
issue, which is incredible! All of this is only possible because of
your support and for that, I am truly grateful. I trust the next 12
months will be even better!
All the Very Best,
Richard T. Voller
WhatsApp - 602.564.973
CommunitySpirit112@gmail.com
Community News & Business Valencia
MOVING TO
VALENCIA?
Are you thinking of moving to Valencia
and need some support and advice?
Then checkout this interview with
Laurence Lemoine, owner of Valencia
Expat Services.
BACK TO BASICS!
Kev and Michelle, our local off-
gridders answer more of yours
questions. In this issue we are looking
at how to preserve your foods.
TRAVEL & HOLIDAYS
Have you ever tried doing
meditation? Well in this issue, Helen
Warriner, goes the extra mile and
does a Vipassana in Malaysia.
GREAT JAZZ IN VALENCIA
Valencia is a beautiful city and has
many great things in it, but did you
know it has a thriving jazz scene? Alan
Welch takes us on tour of best clubs in
town.
CAL WASHINGTON IN
POWERS US
Hopefully by now you are aware of the
forthcoming Smart Grid and 5G
technology. I speak to Cal Washington,
co-founder of In Power Movement who
is helping the community to empower
themselves and demand health and
safety first.

CONTENTS
4
PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFO 9
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES:
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
14
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
16
POETRY
18 MOVING TO VALENCIA
23
ARTS, MUSIC & CULTURE
29
HEALTH & SAFETY
30
HEALING & WELL BEING
31 OFF GRID LIVING
35
TRAVEL & HOLIDAYS
39
LOCAL BUSINESS SERVICES
DIRECTORY
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for more information.

PUBLIC BUS SERVICES TO VALENCIA
For more info email in Spanish - admon@hispanochelvana.com
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PUBLIC BUS SERVICES IN VALENCIA
Taking buses around Valencia will offer you the opportunity to get
around the city whilst seeing the sights as you travel. It is important to
remember that when you are taking the bus you will need to be
reasonably independent - you will not necessarily know when you need
to get off the bus so it can be more intimidating than catching the metro.
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If you decide to travel by bus, it is worth considering buying combined
tickets that will allow you to take the bus as well as the tram and the
metro (see below for more details). The options include the Valencia
tourist card or the Integrated Transport Ticket.
Bus ticket prices:
Single journey: €1.50
Valencia Card: For full details, see our Valencia Tourist Card page.
Integrated Transport Ticket: For the various combined ticket options,
see our Valencia Metro page.
Bus routes: Bus routes link
Web: Official EMT Bus company website
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PUBLIC TRAMS IN VALENCIA
Add a There will be parts of Valencia that you cannot reach by metro. For
these occasions there is generally a tram that takes its place.
If you buy one of Valencia's combined ticket options that also cover buses
and the metro, you will also be able to travel on the trams.
Ticket prices:
Single journey: €1.50
Valencia Card: For full details, see our Valencia Tourist Card page.
Integrated Transport Ticket: For the various combined ticket options, see
our Valencia Metro page.little bit of body text
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VALENCIA METRO
Valencia's underground system is one of the quickest and easiest
ways to get around the city. It is a comfortable way to travel in the
summer as there is air conditioning in the carriages.
For full details of the Metro system in Valencia, including ticket
options, ticket prices, and journey times on website below.
For more info - www.metrovalencia.es
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TUIN TRAVEL CITY CARD
What is TuiN card?
The TuiN card is a smart, single travel card for travel throughout the Metrovalencia network with additional
advantages.
How to charge it?
It can be charged onto any contactless travel card (TSC) valid for the Metrovalencia network. In the future, it may
also be charged on an NFC telephone and external sales networks.
If you already own a TSC, you can charge it when the current balance runs out. Otherwise, you may purchase it
pre-charged at the price set by FGV.
Where to purchase it?
Nowadays, you can charge it at Metrovalencia Customer Service Centres (CAC) and Customer Service Kiosks,
where we will register your information to ensure you receive all of the advantages and help you resolve any
possible incidences. You can also recharge your card at any ticket vending machine within the Metrovalencia
network.
As of April 2015, you can charge cards directly at ticket vending machines, although we still recommend you
register at our customer service centres or online to receive all of the advantages that we offer (balance
reimbursement in case of loss or theft, recharging your card online, etc.).
Can I charge a new ticket if I still have journeys left from another ticket?
No. You must use your journeys before, then you can charge a new ticket.
What does it cost?
You can acquire the ticket by charging a minimum balance of 10 € on your card, and additional multiples of 1 € (you
may not charge cents).
When you want to recharge your card balance, the minimum amount is also 10 € (and additional multiples of 1 €).
How much does each journey cost?
Once your card is charged, the price of each journey with the TuiN card is the same as a Bonometro:
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0,72 € zone 1
1,04 €, zone 2
1,40 €, zone 3
2 €, zone 4 (only airport)
For more info: www.metrovalencia.es/wordpress_en
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WHAT'S HAPPENING?
in the local towns around Valencia
Christmas Fair at
Centro Ayurveda in
La Eliana.
Sunday 2nd December 2018
- 11am till dusk
- 5€ each tablespace
(funds go to Animal association)
- bring own table(s & chair
If you're interested in participating let me
know & I'll add you to the new group:
'Mercadillo Navideño'
Thanks, Susan
www.facebook.com/ayurvedavalenciaspain/
Free Language Exchange,
Lliria
The address is:
ASOCIACION VECINOS LA BUITRERA
C/ ABETOS 2
URBANIZACIÓN LA BUITRERA
46160 LLIRIA
The language exchange takes place every Friday from
7,30 to 8,30 PM.
We do half an hour of Spanish conversation and half
an hour of English. There is no charge for this
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Emergency: 112
-
National Police: 091
-
City Police: 092
-
Civil Guard: 062
-
Fire: 080 -
Red Cross: 963 67 73 75
-
- Villar del Arzobispo
Friday
- Lliria
Thursday
Casinos, L'Eliana and Benaguasil
Wednesday-
- Betera
Tuesday
are some things which you just need to
There
you don't want to be driving into
remember,
to find that everything is closed down
town
you forgot it was a public holiday!
because
Airport: 961 59 85 00
-
Renfe (National Train Service) Information: 902
-
34 02 or 963 52 02 02
24
Renfe Tickets: 902 24 02 02 or 963 52 02 02
-
Bus Station: 963 46 62 66
-
Port: 963 93 95 00
-
Post Office: 963 51 67 50
-
Valencia Regional Government Info: 012
-
Valencia City Hall Info: 010
-
Customs: 963 67 13 00
-
Pedralba Rastro
Sunday 11th November 2018,
Location: Behind Bar Sardi, Pedralba.,
From 9.00 til 1.00.
Pedralba
Rastro
Lin Shepherd, event organiser, raises funds for
Naturaleza y Animales (Vice President) by charging
Euro 2 for space at the Rastro which goes to the charity.
Sellers need to arrive at 8am
Weekly Local Town Markets
Next Trip in December 2018
. .
Public Holidays in 2018:
Tuesday 9 Oct - Valencian Regional Holiday
Friday 12 Oct - Fiesta Nacional de España
Thursday 1 Nov - All Saints' Day
Thursday 6 Dec - Constitution Day
Saturday 8 Dec - Immaculate Conception
USEFUL NUMBERS FOR
VALENCIA:
Emergency Numbers
- Visas, Embassies & Consulates

BOAT SHOW 2018
VALENCIA
31-10-2018 to 04-11-2018
From
to Saturday: € 5
Wednesday
free
Sunday:
TO GET HERE?
HOW
L6, L8
METRO:
ZONE:
TOURISTIC
Neighbourhoods, Marina and Beaches
Seaside
Valencia Boat Show is a trade fair set up by and for
The
nautical industry that, in addition to the extensive
the
of boats on display, will also feature other sports,
range
as surfing, paddle surfing, kayaking and diving.
such
can try your hand at sailing and engage in other
You
activities.
sea-related
HAPPENING
WHAT'S
VALENCIA?
IN
YOU LIKE TO PLACE YOUR ADVERT HERE?
WOULD
have many pricing options available to suit your budgetary needs! Either send an email to
We
de Bellas Artes San Pío V
Museo
04-10-2018 to 13-01-2019
From
TO GET HERE?
HOW
L3, L5
METRO:
ZONE:
TOURISTIC
of Arts and Sciences and Pla del Real
City
communitynewsbusinessvalencia@gmail.com
message Richard on WhatsApp: 00 34 602.564.973
or
todo a Nuestro favor (We had everything going for us) is the first collaboration project between the Valencia Museum of Fine Arts and
Teníamos
Valencia Institute of Modern Art (IVAM), bringing together a total of 70 pieces by 24 modern art and contemporary artists, from the
the
of both art galleries. Pieces by Picasso, Dérain and Carmen Calvo will share the same space for the first time with others by El Bosco,
collections
de Joanes and Francisco Ribalta.
Joan
AUTOBÚS: 92, 19 and 95
EXHIBITION:
'TENÍAMOS TODO A NUESTRO FAVOR'
10:00 hours
Free
AUTOBÚS: 94, 6, 11, 16, 26, 28, 79, 95

WATER TRIBUNAL
THE
Door of the Apostles of Valencia Cathedral
The
From 31-05-2018 to 04-06-2020
Thursday
Free
ZONE:
TOURISTIC
Old Town
Valencia
Valencia Cathedral on any Thursday at 12:00
Visit
public holidays) to witness a centuries-old
(except
which takes place at the Door of the Apostles:
tradition
Water Tribunal.
the
as an intangible cultural heritage asset in
Designated
the Water Tribunal of the plain of Valencia is the
2009,
HAPPENING
WHAT'S
VALENCIA?
IN
YOU LIKE TO PLACE YOUR ADVERT HERE?
WOULD
have many pricing options available to suit your budgetary needs! Either send an email to
We
MUSIC: PALAU ELECTRONIC
TO GET HERE?
HOW
94, 92, 93, 4, 10, 12, 25, 95
AUTOBÚS:
ZONE:
TOURISTIC
of Arts and Sciences and Pla del Real
City
communitynewsbusinessvalencia@gmail.com
message Richard on WhatsApp: 00 34 602.564.973
or
Electronic, a series of electronic music sessions, will be held on the terrace of the Palau de la Música in Valencia from 26 May and until
Palau
end of the year. Renowned artists in the national scene will bring you the most current music: Sueezo, theBasement, Sierra, Disco Misco...
the
to dance and listen to the best electronic music. You will find sounds of the past mixed with the latest technology.
Come
place from 17.30 to 22.30, the events are free and are aimed at all audiences. Take note of the upcoming dates: 24 November and 15
Taking
oldest law court in Europe.
Palau de la Música, Valencia
From 24-11-2018 to 24-11-2018
17:30 hours
Free
December.

FLAMENCO
LIVE
del Duende (Calle Turia, 62)
Café
TO GET HERE
HOW
L1 METRO:
ZONE:
TOURISTIC
Old Town
Valencia
HAPPENING
WHAT'S
VALENCIA?
IN
the best flamenco performances - live! If you’re passionate about flamenco, or if you’d
Enjoy
like an introduction to this unique art form, don’t miss the flamenco concerts and
just
that take place at Valencia’s Café del Duende every Thursday at 22:30, every
performances
and Saturday at 23:00 and every Sunday at 20:00.
Friday
be captivated by the singing, guitar-playing and dancing of the talented performers,
You’ll
of whom are local, while others hail from elsewhere in Spain or abroad.
some
YOU LIKE TO PLACE YOUR ADVERT HERE?
WOULD
have many pricing options available to suit your budgetary needs! Either send an email to
We
SPORT: MOTO GP VALENCIA 2018
TO GET HERE?
HOW
CAR BY
communitynewsbusinessvalencia@gmail.com
message Richard on WhatsApp: 00 34 602.564.973
or
more can you ask of a track hosting the 2018 season finale? Valencia's Circuit Ricardo Tormo is set in a natural amphitheater offering
What
views from its 120,000 grandstand seats and there's always a party atmosphere at the season-closing GP.
unbeatable
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10-05-2018 to 12-05-2019
10€
AUTOBÚS: 92, 5, 60, 62, 64, 79
Circuito Ricardo Tormo, Cheste
16 - 18 November 2018
Prices vary
Tickets:
www.redbull.com/za-en/events/motogpvalencia

N E W P R O J E C T
T H E B U I L D I N G B L O C K S
O F T H E C O M M U N I T Y
S P I R I T
Written by Lynne Bygrave and supported by Alex, and
Richard Voller
This is a project for those who would like to be involved in a
movement on a global scale and hopefully make a small step
to address some of the world issues going on right now. For
example, displacement of peoples, refugees and immigrants
that are seeking survival away from their native lands for one
reason or another (there are no shortages of reasons).
Every day we read, hear or watch causes in need of help through volunteer programs from one source or another. We know
the NGO’s and Charities are struggling financially and logistically to provide all that is needed. In a small way, we can do our
part and the rewards for your efforts will come.
By recycling something that is considered harmful to the planet right now, therefore, addressing a global pollution problem
and turning it into a useful object that can then be used to address another global problem in the form of shelter for those who
have lost their homes.
Plastic, as we all know, is all around us in abundance and it is disposed of in unthinkable quantities choking our oceans and
polluting our drinking water sources. There has been much research by like-minded people in the process of remodeling plastic
rubbish into useful objects and it is not as complicated as we may think, with a group of dedicated people and with their
diverse talents and expertise, between us we can do this at surprisingly low cost if any.
Plastic blocks (similar to breeze blocks that snap together) can be used to create anything from emergency housing for
humanitarian situations to useful items for the house and garden. So, this project is twofold, on the one hand there is the global
humanitarian issue and on the other hand there is a local opportunity for those that would like to set their creativeness free
and attend workshops to create wonderful household and craft items that can be used personally or sold in bazaars, boot
sales, and many other outlets to generate income for the community as a whole on a local basis, this has the potential to supply
transport, housing and other serviceable things to address emergencies within the group.
Join Us!
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Above: Here are just a few of the things that can be considered as a local group for
selling and generating funds for the group (slider photo gallery).
Here are some of the ways you can get involved, this project will need:
Ways to collect material.
Machines to be built to process the materials.
(an Itemised list of materials and blueprints of build available for those interested).
Marketing
Sales
Legal requirements addressed
Organizers
Administrators
Technology (website) geeks
Designers
Political Negotiators
You have the choice from being involved on a global scale, a local community scale or if
you want to earn yourself a supplementary income there is even the potential for this
too. Or, maybe all three, the choice is yours but there is something for everyone. Please
let us know by filling in the online form of the areas and time you are willing to be
involved in and any fields of expertise you can offer these projects.
Join Us!
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meeting
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‘Our Promise’
written by Sally Ainsworth
I watched, as you walked away
You told me to be brave
You said to let you go
In the usual way
Did you know how hard it was?
To smile when my heart was breaking
But I did what you asked of me
Now all I ask of you
Is to keep your promise
‘That you will come home to me'
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Valencia: the new Spanish El Dorado
Until recently rather discreet, the third
largest city of Spain is coming out of the
shadows and is now becoming one of the
main tourist destinations. At the same
time, it attracts more and more
candidates for expatriation.
Valencia has everything great:
A few years ago, it could be said that she
was a little misunderstood. Today this
beauty gets her revenge and is now being
favored instead of her big sisters, Madrid
and Barcelona...
you can visit. As you walk through the city, you can admire various
architecture in classical, Arabic, modernist, baroque or futuristic
style. A bright urban landscape that makes Valencia an attractive
and cosmopolitan city.
Valencia offers a harmonious coexistence of an impressive past
and a bold present. It is a mixture of multicoloured facades, plush
buildings, gargoyles, and neoclassical, flamboyant Gothic or
futuristic buildings... The maze of alleys that meander through the
old quarter of El Carmen is a journey into the medieval past of this
city. You can still see the remains of the 4 kilometer wall that
surrounded the city (Puerta del Mar, Torre de Serranos, Torre
Quart).
A big city but human-sized?
A real metropolis with 800,000 inhabitants
yet keeping a side "of a city in a province",
makes Valencia attractive because it is
people-friendly. You can get around on
foot without getting caught in a traffic
jam. There are also as many museums as
there are contemporary art galleries that
La Dolce Vita guaranteed…
What does Valencia offer aside from its more than 300 days of
sunshine? According to our interviewer, the answer is: nearby
beaches, palm trees, orange fields as far as the eye can see, a city
so beautiful and practical, the character of "Valencianos" (they are
open and friendly), and above all, their philosophy on life. Yes,
because better than anywhere else, you feel like you're dealing
with real experts in knowing how to live! It seems that they have

Written by Laurence Lemoine
the magic recipe of the perfect balance
between work and leisure, life-friendly,
family and professional. All this in joy and
good humour, and especially without
stress!
A city that attracts expats
This magic seduces many tourists. Some
have become "expats" since they simply
fell in love with this city and have become
residents. The number of expats is
constantly growing. They already
represent 16% of the total population... It
must be said that Madrid and Barcelona,
once seductresses, have now become
expensive and less pleasant cities
(pollution, traffic jams, etc.).
Valencia, the spoiled child
Valencia, a spoiled child, laid out on the
edge of the Mediterranean. Its coastline, 7
kilometers of fine sand, faces the
beautiful islands of the Balearic
archipelago (Ibiza, Menorca, Majorca,
Formentera, Cabrera). Its port, one of the
most important in Spain, is notably
famous for hosting the America's Cup in
2007 and 2010. Around the quays and
close to the beach, cafes, restaurants and
hotels flourish to welcome the flood of
visitors. The metamorphosis of this area
continues with new developments
including the establishment of a large
Business School (EDEM) and Start-ups, to
provide the new standard of
competitiveness.
While the media coverage of the América's Cup and the
organization of the Formula 1 European Grand Prix in 2008 have
kicked off a spectacular tourism boom, it is the incredible city of
Arts and Sciences that has transformed Valencia from a quiet city
into a city of the 21st Century. This set of five ultra-modern
buildings became the new emblem of the city. It replaced the
famous Miguelete, the orthogonal belfry in the historic centre,
which was the main symbol of Valencia.
A green river bed that transverses the city
Valencia is not only an open-air museum with its modern and
futuristic monuments, its palaces, bridges and old doors that make
the admiration of passersby. Valencia would not be what it is today
without its famous "green belt". The amazing Turia Gardens is
unique in the world. Its name is that of a river which in 1957,
following torrential rains, provoked large floods and the death of 81
people.
After this tragedy, the authorities decided to divert the course of
this river and transform the nine kilometers that cross the city from
east to west into a dry riverbed and use it for gardens and green
public spaces. At any time of the day (or even night) you can find
Valencianos and tourists alike at the park running, walking their
dogs, rollerblading, cycling, playing football, having a picnic,
strolling... or nothing at all!

I M A G I N E
P A R I S W I T H
A S E I N E B U T
W I T H O U T
W A T E R ,
w h o s e r i v e r b e d w o u l d
b e t r a n s f o r m e d i n t o
p u b l i c g a r d e n s !
The Fallas, Festivals of the Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity.
And then, how to talk about Valencia without
mentioning the famous Fallas? These incredible
and spectacular festivals are now classified as
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by
UNESCO and attracts hundreds of thousands of
visitors every year!
For four days, from March 15 to 19 (Feast of St.
Joseph, Patron Saint of Carpenters), the city is
unrecognizable. She lives night and day to the
rhythm of firecrackers, fireworks, parades,
marching bands, dazzling streets of lights and
other ceremonies. Monumental sculptures
(called Fallas), depicting scenes of local or
political life, often satirical, are erected all over
the city.
Prepared throughout the year, these works of art
can reach 20 meters high and can cost more than
100 000 euros! But on March 19 at midnight all of
these popular sculptures are burned (the Crèma)
except for El Ninot, a single character saved from
the flames. It will make its way, as in every year, to
the already very beautiful collection at the Fallero
Museum.
A 2-hour flight from Paris
Valencia is only 1 300 kilometers from Paris (less
than 2 hours by plane) with a number of direct
flights from major European cities that increases
each year... 3 mouse clicks are enough to book
flights and lodging in order to discover (or rediscover?)
this city has become a "must visit".
(This article was originally published in French in
Le Courrier d’Espagne.)

Valencia
h e r e a l h o m e
T
f j a z z i n
o
p a i n ? S
WRITTEN BY ALAN WELCH
Before arriving in the fine city
Valencia four years ago, I had heard
murmurings of the incredibly vibrant
jazz scene that already existed. Now,
those bygone mutterings have
become resounding resonances of
reality. A random mix of factors have
made this phenomenon possible –
barrio 'fallas' bands, Berklee School
of Music and the fantastic nurturing
of young talent through organisations
such as Seda Jazz. Valencia is
indeed on the world jazz map and I
have explored that map with eager
enthusiasm and real passion. Here
are a few tips for venues that you
should try and check out if you are a
live jazz music fan.

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Cafe Mercedes Jazz
a jazz jewel in the heart of Rusafa.
C/ Sueca 27, 46006
Jimmy Glass Jazz bar
a must go place for real jazz fans!
c/ Baja, 28, 46003
Tucked away in a backstreet in El Carmen, Jimmy's is really
renowned as the king of Jazz clubs in VLC. Dark and narrow, with
that same ingredient and distinct flavour of the best Jazz clubs in
London or New York. The owner, Chevi Martinez maintains a
hushed reverential atmosphere, with attention to detail; photo
memorabilia of all the great international jazz artists who have
graced it's stage over the years, a mixing desk area with
thousands of vinyls and CD's. Moreover, on Fridays and
Saturdays there is no entrance fee for their 'jazz and tapas'
evenings, just a small supplement on drinks to help cover the
worthy fee of some of the best artists in Spain and further afield.
This gem of jazz joint, is well worth a visit.
Although it lacks that retrospective nod to
the smokey jazz clubs of the past, there is
a clean and orderly feel with a seemingly
large space and comfortable seating which
looks out onto the stage. You have to book
online to secure your seats but many of the
jazz events are free and if you want to
catch the likes of the great Chano
Domingues or Wynton Marsallis, a 20/30
euro ticket is not going to break the bank.
On entry, you can enjoy a drink at the
comfortable bar, before being ushered into
the main salon for the concert. Like
Jimmy's, there are bar staff on hand to
bring food and drink to your table.
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No Hay Nada Mas que 27 Amigos
The finest Sunday evening jazz jam session!
Carrer de la Reina, 186, 46011 Valencia
There is a superb line up for the core Jazz band with the well known Spanish
trombonist Toni Belenguer and the fine French jazz guitarist, Bertran Kientz, along
with very accomplished stalwarts on double bass and drums. This vintage feel bar
has an open and welcoming space - splayed with arm chairs, sofas and carpeted to
create a comfortable 1970's vibe. The 3 or 4 euro cover charge is well worth paying
to see hear some truly top class playing. As is it is technically a jam session, seasoned
amateurs up to professionals musicians could take along their instruments and join
these cats. The likes of the young star, alto sax player, Victor Jiminez and one of the
best trumpet players around, the internationally renowned, Voro Garcia also
occasionally just happen to drop by for a jam.
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La Fabrica De Hielo
The ex Ice Factory on the beach. Carrer de Pavia, 37, 46011 Valencia
Sala Matisse
back on the scene again with a whirlwind return.
Carrer de Campoamor, 60, 46022 Valencia
Sala Matisse has transformed itself from a hum
drum, 'once in a blue moon' concert venue to a
happening live music 'local' that attracts some
serious jazzers and is open most nights of the
week. Technically speaking, this is more of a jazz
venue than a strictly jazz club but they have their
fair share of jazz evenings in their capacious 'sala'.
The likes of Albert Sanz, Perico Sambeat regularly
play here. With a decent sized stage and plenty of
space to get yourself to the bar for a reasonably
priced bevvie or two, Sala Matisse is high up on the
fun time, jazz time list.
This place is a real treat and has a special place in my heart as I go
there almost every Sunday - either to the early afternoon or early
evening live music sessions. It is an enormous warehouse venue
packed with a mish mash of odd shaped furniture, plants, a food
truck selling quality veggie and meat dishes and a large bar with
efficient, attentive bar staff. There is no pretentiousness and you
can just roll in from the beach in your shorts and sandals if you so
desire. Although it attracts some quality jazz music groups from
swing to blues and funk to Dixie, you need to check out the listings
on their website as the musical styles, like the place are quite
eclectic. If you want to really listen to the music, be sure to arrive
30 minutes before the concert begins (they always start on time!)
and grab one of the rickety tables closer to the stage. Many people
go there to chat and the acoustics are not the best, so you will need
to be nearer the stage area to appreciate the sounds.
Above are just a few of the places that I have regularly been to.
However, there are many other jazz venues scattered around
Valencia from La Vitti, to Gestalguinas to the Berklee Lago Concerts
to Radio City and the Black Note; not to mention the festivals and
open air concerts that just seem to constantly crop up. Valencia is
indeed a veritable jazz lovers paradise!
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BACK TO BASICS
with Kev & Michelle
Preserving has been around for hundreds of years. It is the art of storing food
from one season to eat in another. Many years ago, when everyone grew
their own produce, preserving was an intrinsic part of life. It was a way of
ensuring your family survived the cold season when the garden was not
producing as much.
There are many ways to preserve food, drying, salting, smoking and canning
or jarring to name but a few. I remember as a youngster, my grandmother
making jams, pickles and chutneys to store for later use. Going out and picking
blackberries from the hedgerows was a family affair, with a picnic to keep us
going and to stop us from munching all the fruit as we picked them. Those
berries would then be preserved with sugar to make jam, jelly, butter and fruit
cheese.
There was nothing quite like home made jam spread thickly on buttered toast
for breakfast in the winter, when fruits were scarce. It also ensured the health
and wellbeing of family as this was a way of getting essential vitamins all year
round.
.

Q&A
Why is canning your homegrown food important?
For us here, it is all about knowing what we are eating
and where it has come from. Storing our produce takes
up a good 6 months of our year. Different trees produce
fruit at different times. The trees produce an abundance
that is impossible to eat without a lot of it spoiling. This
led to making jams and marmalades to be able to store
the excess. The problem is there are only so many jars of
jam that can be eaten in a year, so I had to look for
other ways to store them. Hence the canning or jarring
as we call it in the UK.
What other ways can you use to store your fruit
harvest?
All fruits are acidic on the PH scale and for this reason,
they can be stored in sealed jars. The acidity stops the
foods from spoiling. Fruits can be stored in just water
but I like to store my fruits in a very light syrup. For me,
it seems to enhance the flavour of the fruit.
I will pick the fruits just as they are ripening. Overripe
fruit will just turn to a mush during the processing to seal
the jars, so using the fruit when it is firmer enables you
to store it to eat as it is. The riper fruit I will process but
this will be used for pies, crumbles or cakes.
Tomatoes are a fruit but some are more acidic than
others. So while cooking my tomatoes I add a little citric
acid or lemon juice just to make sure the PH is low
enough to stop the tomatoes spoiling. We plant at least
200 tomato plants each year and from these plants, I
can store about 100 jars of tomato sauce to cook with
throughout the winter.
Can you give us a little more information about how
to can fruits?
Canning fruit is the easiest method for long-term
storage. The process uses just plain old water to seal the
jars. You don't need any specialist equipment, just a
large saucepan that is deep enough to fully submerge
the jars to be processed.
This method is called water bath canning. Normally with
my fruit, I could pack it. That just means it is packed in
the jar cold. I will get my pan of water boiling and use it
to sterilise the jars to be packed. I will make my syrup
with water and sugar and get that boiling too. I pack
the slices of fruit, or whole fruits into the sterilised jar as
tightly as I can, without squashing it and then cover
with the boiling syrup. The jars have a 1 inch, 2cm gap
left at the top of the jar, called headspace to ensure the
contents do not boil out.
I wipe the rims of the jars and screw on the lids. The jars
then go into the big pan with boiling water to cover the
jars. Once the water is boiling again the timer is put on
for 20 minutes and a lid placed on the pan. When the
timer goes off the jars are removed from the water and
left to cool. The lids will make a popping sound as they
seal.
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G R E E N T I P S
What jars do you use?
I have a range of jars that have
been gifted to me or that people
save for me. Mostly I reuse the
shop jars with what I call clicky
lids. In America this is breaking
all the written laws of canning
but to me as long as those lids
seal it is OK. If the button on the
lid does not pull in then the jars
go in the fridge and are used first.
As soon as that jar is used the lid
will then go in the bin. There are
places on the internet where I
buy new lids if needed.
Can you give us a recipe for canning tomatoes?
I don't really have recipes as such written down. I like
to add whatever herbs I want on the day, but the one
I use most has thyme in it as we can pick it wild here.
I would use 3kg of tomatoes cut into quarters, 2 cloves
of garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a heaped
teaspoon of thyme. Put into a large pan and cook until
the tomatoes are soft. Some people remove the skins
before cooking but that is personal preference. You
have to keep stirring as the tomatoes cook otherwise
they may catch on the bottom of the pan.
Then process in a water bath for 20 mins.
These tomatoes are used to replace the tinned ones I
used to buy. I use them in soups and stews. I also use
it to go on pizzas or in my Chinese style rib sauce to
name but a few.
Where do you keep all of your canned produce?
When I first started to can, the jars went into any
spare space in the kitchen. That was fine until you
start canning to feed the family for a year. Luckily we
had a water deposit that we have changed into a
store room. It is built into the ground and so has a
constant cool temperature. Kev has built shelves along
one wall for all my jars. This year we have about 300
full jars and the shelves are full so another set will be
built for next canning season.
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time to be
creative?
H E R E ' S A V I D E O
T O G I V E Y O U A
H E L P I N G H A N D !

I embarked upon this epic travel
When
I knew I was going to be delving
journey,
some deep soul searching, self
into
kind of stuff. I did enrol on a
reflection
hour intensive yoga teacher
200
program after all and with a
training
heart, had booked a one way
broken
to the great spiritual country of
ticket
What I perhaps did not envisage 7
India.
down the line, would be not only
months
desire but an acceptance to
a
a 10 day Vipassana course in
undertake
which fundamentally involves
Malaysia
down, not moving meditation for 10
sit
a day and a vow to remain
hours
silent. Am I crazy? you may
completely
I believe I am. And yet I was curious
ponder.
encounter what mental and spiritual
to
I could achieve from such a course
benefit
although I had many doubts and cold
and
anxiety, I promised myself I would
feet
it. And proudly, I did. I am not
complete
to profess that I was a grade A
going
I didn't exactly follow the rule book
student,
I feel my cheating was justified to
(yet
any form of mental or physical
alleviate
I must confess that, despite
breakdown).
rule bending, it was one of if not, the
the
things I have ever done in my life,
hardest
on reflection, one of the most insightful
yet
is an ancient technique of
Vipassana
originating from India,
meditation
and taught by Buddha
rediscovered
years ago. Vipassana when
2,500
means 'to see things as they
translated
are' and the course involves an
really
to mentally purify the mind
attempt
no phone, no communication, no
(hence
whatsoever) through an
stimulation
process of self observation.
intense
being an initial period of 3 days to
This
focus on the breath. (And solely
solely
like you are going insane) followed
feel
observing the sensations on your
by
as your mind becomes sharper and
body
in tune to the sensitivities. The
more
H E L E N W A R R I N E R
Travel
Writer
www.joyfuloverlander.com
Surviving 10 days in a silent concentration camp
and rewarding.
course is led through recordings and

taped discourses of a man named Goenka who likes to begin and end
video
session by out of tune wailing and burping (chanting) for a few
each
From the fourth day, it is a requirement that for 3 separate
minutes.
of one hour you must not move your position at all, attempting to
sittings
on the sensations of the body with equanimity (meaning no reaction
focus
either pleasure or pain). Not easy when your back is breaking.
to
my fears before I entered were not on the fact that I would
Interestingly,
be able to talk for 10 days, but would I get fed properly? and could I
not
on eating only fruit as an evening meal? (hence my cheeky
survive
in snack supply). I was also a little nervous about the meditating
smuggled
my current 10 minutes (maybe 20 on a good day) daily (which means
part,
every day) practice was surely not any kind of preparation to sit for 10
not
a day. What was I doing? In hindsight, I realise there is little you can
hours
do to prepare yourself for total exclusion from society and just being
really
entered the centre on a Wednesday afternoon, full of anxiety, fear,
I
anticipation and curiosity. After a hell of an emotional up and down
excited
I gleefully floated out 11 days later full of light, happiness
roller-coaster,
a great sense of inner calm. The first day was the worst. (actually so
and
the 2nd and 5th and 6th). The strict schedule woke us up via a gong at
was
am and we were to meditate from 4.30am for 2 hours, the 2 hours felt
4
5 and after I endured a breakfast sat next to my Chinese neighbour
like
slurped and burped her head off, I already wanted to leave and it was
who
7 am. By the end of 10 hours of focusing on my breath in silence, in a
only
and sweaty room, I collapsed in my bed (that was literally the longest
hot
of my life, how on earth in gods name will I ever be able to do that for a
day
9 days?!)
further
inside your own head. You just need to do it.
I can do this became a repeated affirmation I had to wilfully and continuously say, remembering from friends and fellow
survivors that there is a positive outcome and meaning to the course. I had a few coping mechanisms to ward off everpresent
looming insanity. To get me through the hot and sweaty sitting sessions, I would always wear a soaking wet t-shirt
(of which I had to inelegantly squirt with the toilet bum gun in breaks to maintain the coolness). I tried but my bed was
always so much more appealing at 4 am so I opted instead to snooze than watching my breath for 2 hours each morning.
I also on several occasions stole bananas from the canteen and secretly scoffed my snacks in the evening as fruit did not
satisfy my tea time hunger. Writing was also prohibited but I maintained a diary to record my up and down and sometimes
mental thoughts; channeling my Ann Frank saved me and my pen became my best friend.
The meditating was intense and I often thought my left thigh may implode from excruciating pain and yet over time, I found
myself with the ability to maintain my position for longer periods. I would have sessions of insane mind activity, unable to
focus because it was jumping from one ridiculous thought to another, playing silly songs on repeat in my head or blasting
forgotten memories into my consciousness. Other times, an hour would fly by and I found I could concentrate and focus so
intently that I think I was actually enjoying myself.

my free time I often got so bored with little stimulation, that I would find myself reading deodorant labels, or creating
In
for the creatures on the wall. (I had a Father -son arguing gecko situation for an hour on one occasion). I discovered
dialogues
fingers can make sufficient but not great tweezers and looking in the mirror analysing your face is a good time waster.
that
the constant distractions of a mobile phone, TV or even friend to chat to, it is amazing how the mind constantly craves
Without
to entertain itself. Slowly as more days passed I began to appreciate the beauty of nothing and the now, using my
something
time to instead mindfully walk in the forested settings and analyse the trees and the butterflies and the falling leaves.
free
moments became my favourite part of the day (especially when the unwanted and painful arrival of my wisdom tooth took
These
the joy of eating).
away
I struggled with the most was not the lack of talking, but the lack of communication. I spent 10 days with the same women,
What
next to them, eating and sitting next to them and yet I didn't even know their names. We weren't even allowed to smile
walking
a natural reaction) and this lack of feeling exasperated the social isolation. During one of my low points, a cheeky simple
(it’s
from the manager saved me from a possible emotional meltdown. Small gestures however can convey so much and are
smile
overseen or deemed unimportant in everyday life yet without verbal interaction, are so important. One rainy day when I
perhaps
getting wet walking back to my room I suddenly sensed an umbrella over my head and in silence I was escorted back to my
was
by a neighbour. These such instances would make my day. On a stroll in my break one afternoon, I found it extremely
room
and hard yet required, to walk past and ignore a fellow student crying on the path. Her tears made me very emotional
difficult
the silence vow was lifted on the tenth day I couldn't wait to talk again. The first available person I found (outside the
When
was the lady who busted me banana stealing, 'hello' I weirdly mouthed, then laughed, and threw my arms around her. The
toilet)
of speech and communication was back and it was emotional and awesome. I wanted to talk to everyone, I wanted to find
gift
about all the characters. Apparently I look French or European (is this a compliment?) so hilariously, it seemed I was not the
out
left the course feeling full of joy and with a smile I found hard to shake. Interestingly, somehow I had forgotten the mental
I
of what I had done and only the good was residing as a parting gift. Amongst many lessons I learnt from taking a journey
hardship
I left with a greater experiential understanding of being grateful for the little things in life, how being mindful and
inwards,
the now is so important and also discovering just how complex and mighty a tool is our mind and how we can with
appreciating
and I wanted more than anything to offer a smile or a hug or a word of comfort.
only one then to conjure up stories about people and for them to be quite surprisingly incorrect.
willpower, achieve anything.
Above: Vispasana hall in Malaysia

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