Costa Cálida Chronicle's Monthly Magazine May 2017

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Date: May 2017
Issue: 6
Volume: XVII
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Costa Clida Chronicle - May 2017
DEAR READERS After the success of our latest Welcome

features, this month we thought 4Ever Young
it would be a good idea to think
about getting ourselves ready for
Alison Ferrari/Kleeneze
Camposol Yoga
THANK YOU
TO OUR
the summer months. Look at the Crystal Air
feature Getting Yourself Ready CW Health & Fitness
For Summer on pages 40-43 Hnos Navarro Mobiliario
for some good ideas from our
advertisers to prepare for the hot
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weather and spending time in and
by the pool or sea. Welcome Back Alan Monk TV News
Branded
It is important to remember that Costa Clida Nordico Clive & Rosie Palmer Exploring
we need to support our local Mountain View Kennels Murcia
businesses. Those working in
the area spend a lot of time and To find out more about solar power Dave Bass Formula I Report
effort making sure that they and its obvious benefits in Spain,
supply items at the best possible visit the seminar organised by George Mitchell Never a Dull
price, the tradesmen want to Free-Sol Solar Energy and Solar Moment
make sure that they provide the in Spain on May 25th at 10.30am at
best possible service and the Marianos Restaurant on Camposol Jane Cronin Learning Spanish
bars and restaurants ensure that A. Solar power makes sense with
they give value for money to so much sun here in Spain and Ken Whettall Housing Update
their customers. If you do not with rising electricity costs think
support these businesses they will how much money you will be Mel Lay - Health
not survive. For many it is their saving if you can heat up your hot
livelihood and they cannot just water for free! N332 Driving Information
survive on summer trade when
there are a lot of visitors in the Enjoy the good weather in May Think Spain Spanish News
area. They need to trade all year before the temperatures start to
The Salon Beauty Tips
and they are there for you all year. rise unbearably!
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Mazarrn Bahia Lions 10 South Murcia News 74 FIND US INSIDE THE ANRA OFFICE ON
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ASD Sunbeds will be on the beach and Garden Centre 2003 would like to
Free for you! - A quilt set of your announce their new opening hours from
open for business from Saturday 13th
choice to the value of 50. May. Find everything for your garden
May. Come on down! Enjoy your day on
All you have to do is call into Yorkshire every day 9am-2pm. They are also
the beach. Find ADS Sunbeds on the
Linen, Puerto de Mazarrn by 31st May. open 4pm-7pm Mondays to Fridays.
main beach in Puerto de Mazarrn with
Choose your design and leave your Purchase your gas bottles and ask for
their sunbeds and umbrellas for hire. 2
name and telephone number. Simple! a quote for any type of construction
sunbeds and 1 umbrella only 12 for
The winner will be contacted in June. including swimming pools.
the day
Good luck!
Tel Maura on 646 969 455 Tel 626 957 599
Yorkshire Linen Mazarron Spain
(above Mercadona, opposite Lidl)
Puerto de Mazarrn
Tel 0034 968 595 946
www.yorkshirelinen.com
Looking to lose weight/tone up for Shortys Diner & Restaurant on

Summer? New exercise classes now Camposol Sector B are now serving food
taking place at Mazarrn Country Club during the Summer months between
with Clare at CW Health and Fitness. 9am-9pm daily. Dont forget their
With a choice of Sculpt & Tone, Blast Fat takeaway service is always available and
Fast and Pilates, theres something for a delivery service operates on Fridays &
everyone. Sundays.
For a one-on-one personal training Tel 968 153 355

session with Clare or any class, call 634 Piccolos Restaurant & Caf Bar on
338 089 Camposol B Commercial Centre have
now announced their new Menu del Dia.
The price of 9.95 remains the same,
as does the excellent standard of food
and service.
Call now to reserve your table and enjoy Winders Specialist Cleaning can
New to Yoga Shala in Isla Plana
the new options on offer on 968 131 completely restore outside surfaces
Thursdays at 6pm is a Belly Dancing
515 whether it is block paving, brick,
class, so get fit, trim that waist, burn
calories and have fun all at the same patio slabs, natural stone, patterned
time. concrete, tarmac or roof tiles with their
high pressure cleaning. You name it,
Tel 626 960 354 they clean it!
Contact Richard on 636 193 256.
Free-Sol Solar Energy and Solar in Sometimes an innovation has really got
Spain are holding an Introduction to something useful to offer and the new
Solar Energy seminar on Thursday 25th range of outdoor fabrics from Curtain
May at Marianos Restaurant, Camposol Call has just that. The fabrics are ***NEWS FLASH***
A from 10.30am to 12.00pm. woven with coated thread and will resist Now taking bookings for Ella at The
Come and meet us to find out why solar liquid spills such as water and even red Salon, Camposol C.
is now the best investment available. wine. The process has also made the Ella has now returned from her
All change for the better in Spain! range extremely fade resistant. maternity leave and is taking bookings
for hair & nails.
For more information and to register, Give your outdoor furniture a facelift
please call 659 232 507 or email and call Sally on 616 240 171 Tel/whatsapp 691 916 717 for your
martin.freeman@free-sol.com appointment

Hope Gods grace it states in the book of John 10.30am at the Cultural Centre on Sector
Jesus said Everything that was written in chapter 3 verse 16, Whoever believes in B Camposol. We meet each Sunday and
the past was written to teach us, so that Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. also serve communion. We are registered
we might have hope. - Romans chapter with the Free Methodist Church and have
15 verse 4. Do you know some people around you charitable status.
who maybe are struggling? Well encourage
Do you hope to live a long life? them! For any information please contact Pastor
Do you hope to make a lot of money? Ralph and Margaret Locke on 968 199
Do you hope you never get a serious Could it be that you do not know what to 622 or 618 720 181
illness? say. Open your bible at Hebrews chapter
Do you hope to get a good job? 13 verse 5. It says Never will I leave you
I could go on and on about the word hope, or forsake you.
but God hears all our prayer requests to
Him. Your bible is a basket of blessings.
It is written in the bible in Romans chapter We hold a Bible Study every week on a
8 verse 28 In all things God works for the Tuesday morning. If you are interested,
good of those who love Him. come and join us at 10.30am.
To those who think that they are beyond Why not join us on a Sunday morning at

Since the last very successful performance was going to be The Okey Cokey! We We are also looking forward to performing
at Marianos on Camposol in December, we were all rather dumbfounded as we usually at the Open Door Christian Centre in Al
have not been idle. Led by our dedicated vote on songs, until we realised it was April Kasar, Condado de Alhama on Friday 26th
Musical Directors Andy and Ann, we have 1st! We sang and did the moves anyway, May at 9pm. We have sung at Condado
been busy practicing new songs to add just for fun! before, but this is the first time at the
to our repertoire, making it even more Open Door Christian Centre.
exciting than it was before. By the time you read this we hope that
some of you will have seen our flash We hope to see you at some, if not all,
performance on Camposol B Commercial our performances which are all in aid of
Centre. We have performed on Camposol charities.
many times but a new venture for us this
season is to perform at venues where we If you would like to find out more about the
havent before and where we are sure more Harlequin Rock Choir, go to our website
Spanish people will have the opportunity www.harlequinrockchoir.com or our
to see us. Facebook site.
The first is outside the Bar Peyma near Are you holding an event for charity
the Tourist Office in Puerto de Mazarrn at and would like us to perform? Contact
Weve had new members join us too, all 12.30pm on Saturday 20th May. They often me on the details below. Please be aware
who have realised how enjoyable it is have live music Saturday lunchtimes when that we would need a minimum of 4 to 6
to sing, especially in a choir and one as it is very busy, so were hoping to delight weeks notice to make sure we are well-
friendly as the Harlequin Rock Choir. the customers as they eat their tapas. prepared for a performance.
The camaraderie is very evident every time
were together and although we work hard On Saturday 3rd June we will be at Calle Ida Halton
at every practice, we have fun! This was Delicias in Mazarron Towns Post Office Events and Publicity Co-ordinator
especially so when our MDs announced Square, entertaining the diners from 9pm. Tel 654 411 974
that a compulsory song in our repertoire ihalton@yahoo.com
The Beacon approximately 8.30pm. As always the Wednesday 17th May - Annette Rogers
of Light evenings ends with a friendly chat and a Wednesday 24th May - Jimmy McArthur
meetings are cup of tea and biscuits. (please bring a flower)
held every Wednesday 31st May - Gloria
We d n e s d a y All of our meetings are funded by donations
from 7pm, given during the evening. Our early healing For further information please phone 620
with weekly sessions start at 6pm. 877 326
g u e s t Email beacon.of.light.murcia@gmail.
mediums The Beacon of Light guest mediums for com
u s u a l l y May are: http://beaconoflightmurcia.webs.
finishing at Wednesday 3rd May - Sammy Fitzsimmons com

Wednesday 10th May - Anna Marie Facebook Beacon of Light Murcia


Yet again, it has been a busy few weeks manner and all contacts are confidential. for her help as Club Secretary and Tom &
for Mazarrn Bahia Lions. We continue Christine Harrison for their tremendous
to man our Table Top Stall outside Oscars The Back to School evening at work with our weekly Table Top Sale. The
Bar, Camposol B on Friday mornings. All Shortys Diner, Camposol B proved very final award was to Gina Barker for her
monies raised on the stall enable the Lions successful. Many thanks to Sue and her continuous support and development of
to assist when needed in the local area. team for helping to make the evening so The Leo Club, for which she was awarded
Many thanks to all those who continue enjoyable and a special thanks to Gary for the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, an
to support the stall, both in donations of the fantastic stew and spotted dick with award named after the Lion Founder and
unwanted items and to those of you who custard. The 50s and 60s music provided the highest award in Lions.
come and buy. We are always in need of by Lion Andrew soon had everyone up and
items to sell, so please consider bringing dancing. We are now looking forward to our next
your unwanted items to us. event, our 100 Year Anniversary Party
Our Charter Dinner in April, celebrating on June 7th at the Hotel Playa Grande,
The Lions Club has a comprehensive 12 years since the local Lions Club was Puerto de Mazarrn with plenty of music
collection of wheelchairs, walking aids formed, was again a success. The Costa from Spangles, Andy Malone, Byron G Man
and other items which we loan out free Hotel in Mazarrn provided an amazing and Barrington. Tickets 6 from our Friday
of charge (useful after hospital stays or meal and entertainment was provided by stall or phone Lion Lea on 634 312 951.
visiting elderly relatives). All we ask is Scott James. It was enjoyed by all. The Food is available at the venue.
that you consider a donation to the Club dinner was also attended by the Lion
Welfare Fund when the item is returned District Governor Javier Munoz Avias, We are always on the lookout for new
to us. Any funds donated for this are Lion Area Director Juan Alvarado and members, so if you would like to join us
saved specifically for such things as their wives, Lion District Governor Fred in helping both the local community and
replacement equipment, repairs and Broom MJF from our twin club in UK, his assisting with worldwide problems, please
servicing of wheelchairs etc. To enquire wife Wendy (also a Lion) and District Leo come and see us on the first Monday of the
about availability, please call Lion Pauline Advisor for SW UK Lesley Chudley MJF. month at Cats Bar, Camposol A.
on 634 308 693. The Lions, like other The President Andrew Brown MJF presented
organizations, operate in a professional Presidents Award Plaques to Lea Allen
Roman Catholic Church 25th 1887, At five years old, he said that he already
We are in St Josephs Church (El Saladillo), n a m e d pledged fidelity to St Francis of Assisi.
near Camposol and Mazarrn Country Club Francesco
urbanizations (exit 17, RM 3 motorway). Forgione At nine years old his Mother discovered
and was that he had been attempting to sleep on
Schedule of Masses: baptized the the hard, cold floor, with a stone for a
Every Saturday: Mass is at 4.30pm (in following pillow. Every night Padre Pios family
English) day. said the Rosary together. The Rosary held
Every Sunday: Mass according to the a special place in their home. Other things
extraordinary form (in Latin) is at 4.30pm At five years could be sacrificed in their house, but not
of age, the Rosary.

Francesco
Schedule of Confessions: w a s
Saturday from 3.15-4.20pm (also on extremely
request) sensitive
to matters
concerning
May, the month of Mary. God. At this
time, he began to have visions visions of
The Life of Saint Padre Pio holy things as well as visions of very evil
Padre Pios mother gave birth to eight things. These horribly evil visions scared
children, three of whom died at a very him and caused him to cry. Francesco
early age. Padre Pio was born on May was a meditative and docile child.


S p a n i s h use of brick, which he would later abandon the National Architecture Award (2002).
architect for concrete, especially pre-stressed Locally in Murcia, the famous footprints of
M i g u e l concrete, his patented invention. Some of him can be found in the unique property
F i s a c his most emblematic works are from this located on the hills of Isla Plana just south
obtained his last period, like the Hydrographical Study of Cartagena. Finished in 1968 it is truly a
degree at Centre or the Jorba Laboratories. He is also piece of architectural history. With the plot
the School of renowned for his design work with the IBM located on a 30 degrees slope with splendid
Architecture building in Madrid, the theatre in Sevilla views of the Mediterranean Sea, this
of Madrid and the savings bank building in Alicante. Spanish architect created a masterpiece
in 1942. building that is now on the market for a
His first new family to enjoy!
work was
completed The real estate company and property
that same developer Costa Clida Nordico, with
year: the Norwegian lawyer Per Magnus Falnes, is
Holy Spirit proud to offer selected premium housing
Church, built options for clients looking for something
upon the remains of the auditorium of the extra. They offer new build projects as well
Student Residence in Madrid. as a limited number of high quality resale
properties with the very best locations.
During a trip to Sweden he would discover
the works of Gunnar Asplund, which would Please contact Costa Clida Nordico for
influence his concept on architecture. further information on telephone 622 851
Always working with newer materials, his 716 or email tom.birkeland@bayview.
style evolved over time: from abstract Miguel Fisac received both the Gold one
classicism he moved towards a greater Medal for Spanish Architecture (1994) and
We dont always mean to do it, but it communication with others; that many The word of God is full of claims that may
happens: We tend to exaggerate. Have times using them fuels confrontations? Im seem like boasts or exaggerations, but
you ever caught yourself saying, Im so encouraged by the fact that God never they are really true statements.
starving? How about, Im dead on my exaggerates.
feet? Maybe someone has accused you Yet to all who did receive Him, to those
of never doing something or always All through scripture, God communicates who believed in His name, He gave the
doing something else. These are pretty big His unexaggerated but extravagant love right to become children of God. John
statements to make. for us through His Son, Jesus Christ, whom 1:12, NIV.
He sent to die on the cross for our sins. God is King of all the earth. Psalm 47:7,
According to the English dictionary, the What loving earthly father would give the NIV.
word exaggerate means to overstate, life of his only son or daughter for the life LOVE always protects, always trusts,
or think or tell of something as greater of another person? God did that for all of always hopes, always perseveres. 1
than it is. Havent we been taught that mankind. God gave His Son for you. God Corinthians 13:6 NIV.
words like always and never hinder our gave His Son for me!
He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV.
God is the only One who can say these
words honestly every single time.
May Services on Sundays @ 1030 Calle

Sobrija 2248, Camposol D
7th Songs of Praise
14th Holy Communion
21st Morning Prayer
28th Holy Communion
Anyone wishing to contact the church

please call us on:
English Branch 634 143 260
German Branch 968 978 961


Hi All They started their search at Marianos Welcome Summer Ball Wednesday
John reporting again. I hope you all had a car park and ended up at Sullys Bar in El 21st June at La Cumbre Hotel, Puerto de
lovely Easter enjoying the great weather. Alamillo for a buffet meal again a really Mazarrn. Cava reception with photos on
great day. Well done the Irish Rovers on the terrace, six course meal with wine,
March 16th saw the Welcome Group set coming first. beer, water and coffee, Mega Raffle and
off to Benidorm to celebrate St Patricks dancing to Rob Sweeney. This is a very
Day. The Hotel was great with superb popular event so dont delay; only a few
food and everyone enjoyed their stay. places left. Tickets 29pp. Coach 5pp.
Wherever you went in the town there was
a sea of green and all the bars were full Trips
with everyone singing and dancing to Irish Tabarca Island Monday 26th June.
music. It was quite a sight. We called at Brilliant day out. Great for snorkelling or
the Valor Chocolate Factory on the way just relaxing. Inclusive of coach, ferry and
home so had the chance to stock up our lunch 39pp.
sweetie tins.
Tarragona Trip - Saturday 9th September
5 days/4 nights staying at 3* Hotel Urbis
Centre in the centre of this ancient Roman
town on B & B. Price includes coach travel,
Welcome Meeting - Saturday 6th May two excursions, one to a Cava producer
2pm at Marianos, Camposol A where and another to the Roman amphitheatre/
you will be able to purchase tickets for all ruins and a boat trip on the way home.
upcoming events and trips and also food 280pp.
tickets where applicable.
Almeria & Mini Hollywood - Sunday 8th
Remember there is no membership to the October
Welcome Group. All events and trips are 3 nights at 3* Hotel Nuevo Torreluz in the
open to everyone. Contact Steve on 697 centre of Almeria. Price includes coach
960 590 or email welcomegroupspain@ travel, a day trip including lunch to Mini
yahoo.com for all information and to book Hollywood and a visit to Mojacar. 165pp.
We had a good time at the Welcome tickets.
Dance in March. First up to entertain us Ladies Shopping Trip to Benidorm
was Angie Lang singing the hits of the Petanca is held on the first Wednesday Market - Wednesday 8th November
Divas. What a lovely voice and bubbly of each month with Peter, at Marianos Retail therapy and afternoon Drag Show
personality. She had us all singing and starting at 2pm. with TVs very funny and very glamorous
dancing along. Our second artiste saw the Book Swap 2nd/16th/30th May at 10am Levi G (as seen on Bargain Brits in the
welcome return of Kevin Tyler, the man on Camposol B opposite the MABs house Sun). Just 17pp (also open to the men!)
with the velvety voice - a really enjoyable on the main dual carriageway
evening. Welcome Christmas Trip to Benidorm
Events Saturday 23rd December
No Welcome Dance during July or 4 nights/5 days at The Helios Hotel on full
August. board with a Special Gala Lunch including
wine and water on Christmas Day. Coach
May Welcome Dance - Wednesday 17th at travel included. 299pp.
7.30pm
This will be a Rock n Roll fest. Come
dressed for the occasion. Prizes for the
best outfits. Also a Jive and Rock n Roll
dancing competition with awards for the
best and runners-up. You will be dancing
to a superb duo Roadrunner. Tickets 8
(chicken & chips 5).
Ladies Afternoon Wednesday 14th June
It was a glorious day for the Annual at Camposol Golf Club House. There will be
Treasure Hunt on Sunday 2nd April which a Fashion Show, Retail Stalls, Bingo, Raffle
was very well supported with around 90 & a cold buffet. Entertainment by Byron
people turning up to hunt down the clues. (Sax) G Man. Tickets 10


Baby and Amigo are in need of a new probably be suited to a home where they
home as their owner has sadly passed are the only cats or with an older female
away. They are 5 years old and adore cat.
each other. Both are chipped, vaccinated
and neutered. Baby and Amigo are very Angel is a
cuddly and love attention. They have 6 year old
been in a home with other cats, but would Siamese and
has been
sterilised.
She is very
loving but
wants a
one-on-one
home with
no other cats
or dogs. She
would like
her very own
person and
to be able to
sleep on their bed every night.
Misha and Minky are husky cross and are

Mother and Daughter. Misha is approx 5
years old and Minky is 3. They are totally
inseparable so need a home together. They
are good with other dogs, chipped and
vaccinated.
T h e s e
puppies were
born on 20th
March and
the mum is
a Spaniel.
They will
be ready to
be adopted
soon but can
be reserved
now. We
b e l i e v e
they will be
medium size when fully grown and are all
girls.
Call 645 469 253 for more information on

any of the above pets.
To advertise an animal for adoption please

email info@petsinspain.com
To view more animals for adoption please
go to www.petsinspain.com


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tiles for your You can use mosaic tiles to create a feature surface abrasion. They have excellent stain
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b a t h r o o m lighting conditions.
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British Builder how many awkward corners or shapes the surface preparation prior to tiling, checking
Planning a room layout has. Drawing a tile plan on the tiles prior to fixing to ensure there are
new kitchen or paper will help the layout. sufficient and that they are correct, sealing
bathroom can be Laying square-shaped floor tiles on the the tiles where recommended and finally,
a very rewarding diagonal will draw the eye deeper into protecting the newly laid tiles from on-
experience. A a room a good device when moving going work in the vicinity.
key element through to a conservatory, for example.
is to plan your A popular layout for floor tiles is to quarter- Porcelain tiles emulate natural stone, slate
fixtures, bearing bond the tiles or brick-bond the layout and terracotta. These tiles should be laid
in mind services these staggered layouts help to break up square, or staggered by not more than a
and function. straight lines quarter of a tile length, rather than laying
As tiles are brick-bond.
a permanent
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are best planned in at the beginning of the but careful consideration should be given
project, avoiding costly changes to plans. to factors which may cause them to be
Making sure walls and floors are sound and slippery.
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Once again, Los Cnovas Players interval and after the performance. The Sir Rufus Goodfellow. In the course of
(Teatro Canovero) bring you something theatre will be signposted from the traffic his investigations, he comes across such
just that bit different. This time, its a lights in Los Cnovas and there is ample characters as Harry the Leg (literally)
light-hearted look inside a radio broadcast parking. and Eric, who is just 3 diseases short of a
studio. plague. Mayhem ensues and, we ask, will
In Must Be Toddling Along, Reg and Neville prevail?
The comedy, Wireless!, devised by his family are visiting their friends Len and
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Ann Cleeves is the author behind ITVs together at team, Vera

Vera and BBC Ones Shetland. She has isolated Baikies knows that she
written over twenty-five novels and is Cottage on the should hand
the creator of detectives Vera Stanhope North Pennines, the case over.
and Jimmy Perez characters loved both to complete an Shes too close
on screen and in print. Both series are environmental to the main
international bestsellers. In 2006 Ann survey - three suspect, but the
was awarded the Duncan Lawrie Dagger women who investigation is
(CWA Gold Dagger) for Best Crime Novel, each know too tempting
for Raven Black, the first book in her the meaning and shes never
Shetland series. In 2012 she was inducted of betrayal. been one to
into the CWA Crime Thriller Awards Hall Rachael, the follow the rules.
of Fame. Ann lives in North Tyneside. team leader, When another
is still reeling body is found,
The Crow Trap is the first book starring after a double Vera suspects
Vera Stanhope. betrayal by that someone is
her lover and boss, Peter Kemp. Anne, playing games with her.
Three very different women come a botanist, sees the survey as a chance
to indulge in a little deception of her B l u e
own. Grace, a strange, uncommunicative Lightning is
young woman, is hiding plenty of her the fourth book
own secrets. in the Shetland
Rachael is the first to arrive at the s e r i e s .
cottage, where she discovers the body
of her friend, Bella Furness. Bella, it With the
appears, has committed suicide a autumn storms
verdict Rachael refuses to accept. When raging, Fair
another death occurs, a fourth woman Isle feels cut
enters the picture, the unconventional off from the
Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope. rest of the
world. Trapped,
The Glass Room is the fifth book tension is
starring Vera Stanhope. high and
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DI Vera Stanhope is not one to make someone to murder. A womans body is
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keep her well supplied in homebrew and bird observatory, with feathers threaded
conversation. When one of them goes through her hair. The islanders react with
missing, her path leads her to more than fear and anger. Detective Jimmy Perez
a missing friend. Vera tracks the young has no support from the mainland and
woman down to the Writers House. must investigate the old-fashioned way.
Things get complicated when a body is He soon realizes that this is no crime
discovered and Veras neighbour is found of passion, but a murder of cold and
with a knife in her hand. Calling in the calculated intention. Theres no way off
the island until the storms abate, so the
killer is also trapped, just waiting for the
opportunity to strike again.
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series.
A group of old university friends leave

the bright lights of London and travel to
Unst, Shetlands most northerly island,
to celebrate the marriage of one of their
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of the wedding party, Eleanor disappears.
Its mid-summer, a time of light nights
and unexpected mists. Eleanors body
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to the cliff edge and detectives Jimmy
Perez and Willow Reeves go to Unst to
investigate. Before she went missing,
Eleanor claimed to have seen the ghost of
a local child who drowned in the 1920s.
Her interest in the ghost had seemed
unhealthy and obsessive, but Jimmy and
Willow are convinced there is more to
Eleanors death than they first thought.


To all our supporters. effort of our Helping The Perrera Dogs would be considered saleable in order
Last month we re-homed 8 Dogs and 2 Volunteers whose tireless work socialising to raise the funds to keep on re-homing
Puppies in the local area, so we would and caring for the dogs that unfortunately abandoned Dogs. It takes a degree of
like to thank those who kindly gave these find themselves in the local Perrera effort and money to realize this worthwhile
Dogs and Puppies a loving new home. and the fund raising that they do. Our cause. We always need more volunteers in
On 17th April, we also transported 4 dogs popular Table Top Stall on Camposol A our shop, so if you would like to join our
to new homes in the UK and 3 Dogs to Commercial Centre Car Park on Thursday team please call Cathy on 639 604 628.
Guernsey. On 28th April, a further 6 Dogs Market Days provides some of the much-
went to their new homes in Germany. needed funds to help these abandoned
This was made possible by the continued Dogs. Please come along to support their
efforts and maybe find a bargain for
yourself.
The Perrera is situated on the right-hand

side of motorway from Camposol to
Mazarrn opposite Mazarrn Country Club.
If you feel you would like to come along
and help to walk these dogs to socialise
them prior to going to their new homes,
please give Tony a call on 618 034 921 or
come to the Table Top Stall on a Thursday
and have a chat.
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always in need of donations of furniture, their time and effort.
bric-a-brac, toys, clothes or anything that
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In our book Exploring Murcia: Murcia years. It is after this spell in Cordoba, that 1706) were taken with the territory of the
City, one individual who stands out for his Belluga bursts on to the Murcian scene, Bishopric now in Bourbon hands. Belluga
role in the city and indeed more generally as he was appointed Bishop of Cartagena continued with his political and military
in the course of Spanish history in the (the actual seat of which is in Murcia activities thereafter until Philips position
18th century, was a certain Luis Belluga City) in early 1705. This appointment was secure and, from all of this, you may
y Moncada. It would be true to say that was effectively directed by the interests agree that it is perhaps not too fanciful to
his actions in the early years of the century of King Philip V of Spain (the Bourbon see in the Bishop at this time, the typical
were instrumental in directing the speed grandson of King Louis XIV of France), characteristics of the Warrior Priest.
and direction of development of Murcia and whose disputed claim to the Spanish During the reign of Philip V (or, Felipe V),
that things would have been very different throne had caused the outbreak of the War Luis Belluga had a significant influence
indeed without him. of Spanish Succession in 1701 with all the in the Royal Court. For Murcia City, this
major European powers soon involved. proved extremely important as he was
Who was The other claimant to the Spanish throne, able to embark upon urban development
this Luis the Hapsburg Archduke Charles, had his projects, was prominent in the colonization
Belluga y supporters in Spain (Catalonia, Valencia) of uncultivated land in the Segura Valley,
Moncada? as well as in Europe (the Austro-Hungarian caused hospitals to be built and was closely
First, he Empire, the Low Countries, Britain), and involved in the promotion of education,
wasnt even the military situation in the country was including, unsurprisingly, a theological
a native highly uncertain for both claimants. seminary. It is little wonder that he is
Murcian. He regarded with considerable gratitude
was in fact in Murcia and, if not a Murcian by birth,
born in Motril could at least be regarded as a Murcian by
in Granada adoption.
on 30th
November A f t e r
1662, being the War,
raised by a Bellugas
family friend. r i s e
His parents continued,
also came but then in
from the same place, although it is said that the church.
his family could claim descendency from In November
Castilian nobility. However, if this sounds 1719, he was
rather grand, the early years of Bellugas designated
life seem to have been anything but. His a Cardinal
parents died when he was only three years Accordingly, King Philip saw advantage in by Pope
old, leaving him and his two sisters to be the see of Cartagena being occupied by a Clement X,
cared for by his maternal grandmother trusted supporter of the Bourbon cause. although this
and a relative who was, at that time, in Belluga was such an individual and, while is a position
the service of the church. Maybe, then, at Cordoba Cathedral, he had even written which he
it was not altogether surprising that he a paper supporting Philips cause. Philip seems to
seems to have received a religiously clearly had a high regard for Belluga and have been reluctant to accept. It is even
oriented education at a Franciscan his abilities and bestowed several titles suggested that, by now into his late 50s,
Brothers institution in Motril and he was upon him subsequently, including Viceroy he was thinking of retiring to a monastery!
even ordained at the early age of 14. If he of Valencia and Murcia, Knight of the Royal However, he did not and he was rewarded
then left Motril to continue his education Order of San Genaro, and Protector of Spain. with numerous other church titles. He
(philosophy, law and theology) in Granada, Similarly, Belluga showed a lifelong loyalty participated in three papal elections (1724
he would appear never to have forgotten to Philip, despite some disagreements Pope Benedict XIII; 1730 Pope Clement
his native town, where he financed various along the way. Shortly after taking up his XII, and 1740 Pope Benedict XIV) and
education and ecclesiastical facilities later post as Bishop of Cartagena in Murcia City he was constantly heading to Rome via
in his life. in April 1705, Belluga took charge of the the Spanish Court. King Philip designated
Council of War for the Defence of the City him as Spains Protector at the Holy See.
of Murcia at a time when Hapsburg forces Unfortunately, his duties in Rome were
were advancing from Valencia. As Captain heavy and this meant that he gave up his
General of Murcia, the Bishop was also the role as Bishop of Cartagena in 1724. He
top military and political authority. He was rapidly integrated himself into the life of
even reported as being at the head of an the Vatican where he also managed to
army which later took Alicante! wield considerable influence and acted as
the Treasurer for the Sacred College of
When, in the summer of 1706, Hapsburg Cardinals in 1728-29.
forces advanced on Murcia itself, Belluga,
who had ordered the flooding of the huerta After a number of years principally in Rome,
to impede the enemy advance, left the Cardinal Belluga died on 22nd February
town and apparently organized his military 1743. He was buried in the Chapel of San
strategy from Lorca and Totana, which saw Carlos in the Iglesia de Santa Mara in
the Bourbon cause triumph and Murcia City Vallicella, Rome.
saved at the famous Battle of the Huerto
After undertaking further studies in de las Bombas. Thereafter, Belluga Article by Clive and Rosie Palmer who
Seville, Belluga took up a position as returned to Murcia City and took personal have written several guide books on towns
Canon in Zamora Cathedral in 1687 before charge of what was now an offensive and regions in Murcia. All are available,
he moved on, in 1689, as lector in Cordoba against the Hapsburg forces. Orihuela, from www.lulu.com or contact clive.
Cathedral where he remained for about 15 Elche and Cartagena (in mid-November palmer5@btinternet.com


Cyclists Test Positive for Alcohol both users are taken into account. ConBici their home.
Startling statistics produced by the Madrid recalled that cyclists are the victims and
Municipal Police have revealed that during that cars are the most dangerous. In the event of the animal being involved
their campaigns to test for cyclists who in the traffic incident, they will attend the
have consumed alcohol, one in four tested RACE pointed out that the points system scene and transport the animal to a safe
positive. The tests were carried out for has proven its usefulness in focussing place, such as a vet or a designated animal
various reasons; 599 were carried out efforts to reduce incidents and that if it is hotel. In the more likely scenario of the pet
in checkpoints, 43 after the cyclist was extended to bicycles, the same focus and being left home alone, they will arrange
involved in a traffic accident and 17 for attention should be given, especially as access to the property and provide the care
committing some other type of offence on at this moment a cyclist can take to the needed, for as long as its needed; all for
the road. 4 cyclists refused to carry out the road with no training or awareness of the free. The owner will receive daily updates
test. dangers they might come across. to their mobile phone of the health and
wellbeing of the animal. In the event of
The most commonly reported case is that New Campaign to Discourage Mobile the owner passing away as a result of the,
of young people who are returning home Phone Use the group will also arrange for fostering and
after a night of partying, in which they A new campaign has been launched by adoption of the animal.
have consumed alcohol and they decide the DGT, aimed at attempting to raise
to cycle home rather than drive their car. awareness of the dangers of using a mobile The service, which is run by volunteers, but
Although they may well believe they are phone. The campaign utilises the popular is sadly only available in the area covered
acting responsibly by doing so, a bicycle comedic skills of the comedy group Tricicle, by this company, which is around Lorca,
is still a vehicle and can still have fatal formed of three actors, Joan Gracia, Paco guilas, Puerto Lumbreras, Totana and
consequences if involved in a collision. It Mir and Carles Sans, in order to deliver Aledo.
is also reported that some of those young the very serious message of the danger of
people caught using the bicycle knew it was distractions during driving, especially the New Measures to Monitor ITV and
an offence, but thought it more likely they increasingly frequent use of the mobile Vehicle History
would avoid being stopped on a bike. phone. The DGT has announced the creation
and propagation of a database of vehicle
Licence Points for Bicycles Proposed By utilising social media platforms it is movements and history, which will then be
The Spanish Royal Automobile Association, hoped that the message will reach as many checkable by future interested parties. This
RACE, is proposing the extension of people as possible, especially as social scheme will see cameras installed around
the driving licence points system to cover media users are amongst a growing group the road network and at the entrances and
cyclists. who dont realise that the problem is not exits of towns and cities, which will record
Whereas some users of other vehicles would only in talking to people on the phone; the registration number of vehicles as they
welcome the change, often critical of checking Facebook or Twitter on your pass. The database will also link to the
cyclists they consider to act outside of device is equally dangerous. ITV test reports, recording faults or issues
the law, it is unlikely to be welcomed by and will collate information from traffic
the cyclist groups themselves, despite the A video has been released to accompany incidents, crashes and repairs.
actual motivation being the increase in the campaign, with the simple message,
the number of deaths on Spanish roads of At the wheel, dont use your mobile, At the moment, when speed detecting
cyclists. which is available on various social media radars detect a vehicle, it automatically
accounts already. checks if the ITV has been passed and if
Manuel Martn, spokesperson for cycling it has mandatory insurance in place. Now
group ConBici, has already hit out at Distractions cause 30% of all fatal incidents it will not only be controlled through the
the plans. RACE are also attempting to and at least 500 people die each year in radars, but also with the licence plate
encourage a plan of coexistence on the traffic incidents where distraction appears readers that are installed in the vicinity
road for both cars and bicycles, where as a concurrent factor. Among the most of the roads and other points of the road
frequent distractions is the use of the network.
mobile and, despite the danger, 43% of all
young people WhatsApp whilst driving, When they detect that the vehicle has not
according to another survey of more than passed the ITV or if it went for an inspection
6,000 young Europeans. and failed, the DGT will automatically send
a warning. If, on the second occasion,
Part of the campaign is encouraging appropriate action has not been taken, the
anybody who witness drivers, or pedestrians DGT will automatically issue a fine.
crossing the road, to make a hand gesture
indicating hanging up the phone. More Rumble Strips Being Installed
The DGT plans to install rumble strips along
New Service Looks After the Pets of a further 3,000 kilometres of routes along
Injured Owners the side of the road, so that if a vehicle
It is a continual concern for many pet begins to drift off the road, the driver
owners, especially those who live alone would be alerted by the vibrations from the
with only their beloved animal companion wheels.
for company, what would happen if an
incident resulted in the human being It is estimated that these lines would
hospitalised because of a traffic collision prevent more than 600 road traffic victims
or serious illness and the animal being left a year on secondary roads, but a number
home alone? of motorcycle groups say that these
rumble strips pose an additional risk to
Ambulancias Lorca, a professional motorcyclists and although they might
medical transport service based in Lorca save the lives of larger vehicle users, there
have launched a new service, called AMAR, is likely to be an increase in the number of
which promises to look after the animals motorbike related incidents as a result.
for free, until the owner is able to return to


Sat 25th March: Tina and Kevin, Cenajo We bumped into an 88 year-old survivor Cemetery to La Encarnacin and happily
Reservoir. who had started work there as a 14 year- the number of arrivals and departures
Im fast running out of superlatives! old carrying water from the river up to the tallied! It was a beautiful route and the
Straight from the off we were treated to area where concrete was mixed for the countryside was pebble-dashed with
the sight of a deer running away from construction, tales of the death of over 100 exceptional wildflower-colour following this
the car park just a taster for what was prison workers who fell from the summit winters rains. As on many of our routes we
to come - exceptional beauty on a very when a canal collapsed under them and were presented with an enigma this time
simple route alongside the river and rice the guerilla fighters hiding in the hills; it was a (sadly broken) ancient stone whose
fields, 1km cathedral of Alamos, turtles what fascinating insights! Afterwards we purpose remains unexplained. Happily
and gigantic trout, the optimism of Spring had lunch in the hotel/restaurant - another though, later Google could enlighten us to
birdsong and attention-seeking parasitic, wonderful discovery. the parasitic behaviour of the Red-Striped
golden broomrape (or Wolfs Penis Pijo Oil Beetle and the successes just kept
de Lobo). Sat 1st April: Carla and Douwe, El coming as George and David introduced
Portazgo, la Sierra del Oro. Finally! You us to another fine eatery. We really must
have to admire the perseverance of our remind ourselves that the emphasis should
hosts theyve led three different routes be on the exercise, but of course with such
this season of which two have had to be fine regional food and enjoyable company
postponed because of adverse weather. its so hard to resist!
Despite being April Fools Day this time,
the weather couldnt have been any better.
We had clear blue skies and wonderful
sunshine with perfectly timed cooling
breezes to help us on the steepest ascents
where very kindly, Carla and Douwe
allowed us time to recover our breath and
take in the amazing views to the north
Afterwards, there was a detour to the over Cieza and a very long way further
top of the dam for a different perspective north and west. From the car park at El
of the Cenajo Reservoir, its current Madroal up to where our path joined the
tranquillity denying its more brutal origins. firebreak that runs along the ridge of Sierra
del Oro, we had climbed over 500m onto a
plateau of wildflowers and sunshine. The
few hundred metres (happily horizontal!)
to the trig point at Pea de Prez, was

a mere saunter amongst a series of
enchantments. Tracing our footsteps The last two programmed walks of the
back to the Collado del Portazgo (the season were held at the end of April.
hardly believable pass for travellers and
merchants to cross this dangerously steep For those on the mailing list more photos
south face of the mountain) we sat for a can be seen on the WARM Facebook page.
long while in the sun with our sandwiches,
respectfully pondering their strength and If there is anyone who would like their
determination. email address to be added to the mailing
list then please contact me (Jessica) on
Thurs 13th April: George and David led a warm2005@gmail.com
whole load of us old folk from Caravaca

by Rick Mead Scenery and landscape was changeable, train with RENFE but the ticket man said
The Via Verde from Caravaca to Murcia was ranging from arable land and fruit orchards No. Plan B came into effect - off to the
host to a couple of OMILs and 1 MAMIL to bare moonscape-type views. Bus Station we went where we bought
on Wednesday 12th April who decided on the tickets, waited for the bus and 1hour
cycling the 50+ miles for something to One of the OMILs kept saying Its all 20minutes later arrived back in Calasparra.
do! downhill from Mula and mostly it was,
with the slight rises encountered being None of us had been in Lycra that long
dismissed with a Wait til you get to the around 12 hours - so a shower was going
top, it will be downhill. Such confidence! to be a welcome event for the bodies.
Total mileage (with a few diversions) was
Some A4 maps were printed out for some around 57 miles in a very easy riding time
of the dodgy bits, but were not needed. of 5hrs 11mins with 1 puncture and 1
Down to Mula we had a good idea of the gentle fall off between the 3 of us not too
way, tho the signs were not that good to bad really! We could have gone faster but
here. However, from Mula the route signs that wasnt the plan take it easy - not
looked new all the way to Murcia and must explosive or in cycling terms boom.
have been put up recently. At various
locations there were Maps with YOU ARE OMIL = Old Man In Lycra
HERE on them with a brief description MAMIL = Middle Age Man In Lycra for those
of the area. Map reading skills are not not in the know.
important if you want to have a go.
Having an early start around 9.15am, Rick
Mead, Peter Kenworthy & Mark Sapple Lunch was Menu del Dia at an Albergue in
soon talked of the 1st coffee stop as this Alguazas by the main railway line to and
was going to be an easy ride with no target from Murcia and at 10 was very good
times or maximum effort. At Bullas we value for money will go there again
stopped, pleased we had made it that far definitely.
without a caffeine hit and had found the
right route from my 5 year old memory An hour or so later, off we biked for the
bank. Moving on, we had to stop again as final bit which went, as before, quite easily,
another bar was beckoning us for another but we did encounter one of these uphill
relaxing break. gradients that was not on the plan and
with a headwind one of the trio did get a
The Via Verde is an old railway line that bit of stick.
links Murcia City with the Northwest
region and in most parts is well graded or Finding our way
tarmacked. There is the odd bit where the through Murcia City
past rainfalls have made it a bit uneven to the Railway Station
and dusty, but generally it was easy going. was interesting!
There was a parade
The mural picture on the wall of a Bar in with bands on the
Campo de Rio made another stop inviting, route we needed to
but we decided this would be visited on the go down just across
next trip. the River. With the

Police closing loadsa
roads it made this
final bit thought
provoking with our
sense of direction.
Eventually reaching
the station to buy
the tickets we were
told no bikes on the
train to Calasparra!
Before going I did
check we could travel
with the bikes on the

May heralds the turning point from Spring must download a documento de Descarga Mon). Free guided tours offered daily at
to Summer when heat waves goodbye de Responsabilidad, to verify their physical 10.30am/12.30pm/5.30pm in Spanish.
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the culture and tradition on offer; and fun completing and signing this document
of course! Whatever your passion: art, you will not be permitted to undertake the CEHEGN
music, history, crafts, nature or sporting route. Start time is 8am, price 7, info and www.turismocehegin.es
activities theres something to suit you. booking via the Tourist Office a minibus T: 968 723 550
Check out the tourist offices regularly for will return you to Calasparra. Archaeological See of Begastri open
the latest information using the contact for tours on Saturdays and Sundays
details as shown. Saturday 27th May XIV Mountain Half 10.10am/11.15am/12.20pm - 2 pp. Tour
Marathon 6.30pm from Gran Via begins with a video presentation followed
BULLAS by a guided tour to see the remains of the
www.bullas.es CARAVACA Iberian culture before the IV century B.C.
T: 968 652 244 www.turismocaravaca.org Tour in English on demand.
Sunday 7th May the monthly El Zacatn T: 968 702 424
Artisan Market in May focuses on the Wine Horse Festival The Eco Park (Tourism Activity Park)
traditions of weaving esparto grass, but Monday 1st May kicks off five days of Coto de las Maravillas has activities for
there will also be the regular selection of Fiestas of la Santisima y Vera Cruz: a all the family with a choice of paintballing,
produce and crafted goods. The market is kaleidoscope of vibrant colours, music and horse riding, an assault course, a Quidditch
set in the streets of Plazas Vieja and Del theatre infused with passion and talent. pitch as well as much more for all ages.
Castillo 9am-2pm. Campsite within the park and refreshments
Tuesday 2nd May The Running of the Wine available in the bar. Open every weekend.
Sunday 7th May the market coincides with Horses - approx 60 horses are paraded in For more info and entry at other times
a Free Guided Tour of Bullas c. 1900, in their richly embroidered mantels in the please call 691 200 353 or access www.
Spanish, yet its a great way to explore morning and then race against the clock cotodelasmaravillas.com
the town for future visits; often guides do up the hill to the Basilica.
speak some English. 11am/midday/1pm. Saturday 20th May Free Tour in Spanish
Pre-book at Tourist Office. Sunday 21st May Free Guided Tour of the (guides often speak English) of about 2
historical quarter in Spanish (English info hours to see the towns wealth of history
CALASPARRA boards abound) starts in front of the Castle and heritage. Its a good way to explore
www.turismocalasparra.es and Basilica at 11.15am and lasts about (there are English info boards), and not
T: 968 745 325 1.5 hours. Guides often speak English and least after the tour, enjoy a visit to the
Lest We Forget: there is now a branch leaflets in English also available. Pre-book school of wine in the Palacio de la Tercia.
of the Royal British Legion established in via the Tourist Office. Contact Tourist Office for full details and to
Calasparra. reserve a place (sturdy footwear required
murcia.secretary.rbl@gmail.com Exhibition until 28th May for this hilltop town).
Art lovers will be drawn to the Antigua
Sunday 14th May not for the faint-hearted, Iglesia de la Compaa de Jess where Sunday 21st May Car Boot Sale at Park
this 41km Guided Route celebrates the works of some of the most important Gins de Paco with plenty of parking.
2017 Caravaca de la Cruz Holy Year. This sculptors in the Murcia region are on Booking a site at Cehegn Tourist Office
route from the Santuario de la Virgen de display, with a focus on master sculptor 1 per metre.
la Esperanza in Calasparra to the basilica Francisco Salzillo. Open Tues-Sat 10am-
in Caravaca de la Cruz follows the official 2pm and 5pm-7pm & Sundays and Sunday 28th May Artisan Market in Plaza
Camino de la Veracruz trail. All participants religious holidays 10am-2pm (closed del Castillo. El Mesoncico has a different
theme with more than 30 craftsmen to
tempt you with produce and goods: this
month is all about fresh local fruit and
vegetables.
JUMILLA
www.jumilla.org
T: 968 780 237
MORATALLA
www.ayuntamientomoratalla.net
T: 968 730 208
Saturday 20th May Free Guided Walk

in Caaveros Nature Reserve, Moratalla
10.30am. Booking essential. Tel 968 847
510
MULA
www.mula.es
T: 968 661 501
Saturday 13th May - Free Guided Tour in
Spanish of the centre of this historic town,
with leaflets in English available from
the tourist office. 11.30am from Tourist
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adult workshops at the Museo Arqueolgico must be accompanied by an adult.

Continued from page 32
de Murcia or phone 968 234 602
Office in Convento de San Francisco. The
Thursday 25th May - Free Concert in the
tour coincides with the monthly Artisan
Friday 19th May Traditional Music and Cloisters of the Palacio de San Esteban, the
Market conveniently set in the Mercadillo
Dancing by the Pea La Seda folklore fourth and last in a cycle of period music.
de los 4 Plazas.
group at the archaeological museum starts Features Paloma Gutirrez del Arroyo
to celebrate Murcias silk industry heritage. (vocals) and Manuel Vilas (medieval harp)
MURCIA
8pm - the concert entitled Chantador del mal
www.turismodemurcia.es
damor, a rendition of works by Bernart de
T: 968 358 749
Exhibition until 28th May Ventadorn, is considered one of the great
Terra Natural Wildlife Park is celebrating
Learn about the history of silk production troubadours of Medieval France.
its 10th anniversary and offers flat rate 10
at the Museo Arqueolgico de Murcia.
tickets for all ages until 19th May. Located
Open Tues-Friday 10am-2pm & 5pm-8pm; Sunday 28th May 2nd Lets Go Crazy In
just outside the city from the A7 and A30
Sat 11am-2pm & 5pm-8pm; Sun & public Murcia
motorways, the park hosts exotic species
holidays 11am-2pm. 1,500 places available for this urban
and beautiful animals, workshops, shows
obstacle race which benefits AFAMUR to
and interactive events. Tel: 902 505 560
Saturday 6th May 3rd Moon Bike season assist the families of those suffering from
is underway which start in the Glorieta de Alzheimers in the city. Its a 6km course
Exhibition until 9th July
Espana (in front of Murcia Town Hall) by with 30 obstacles en-route including the
The Museo de Bellas Artes hosts an
the River Segura; between 10K and 15K largest toboggan in Spain, the human
exhibition containing urban art works by
and no steep climbs involved. Starting at wall, several obstacles involving the river
85 renowned graffiti artists from around
8.30pm, no pre-registration is required. Segura and the wet road. At the end of
the world including Spain at the Mubam.
Your cycles should have adequate lighting, the road a Fun Park will be set up in the
Open Tues-Fri 10am-2pm & 5pm-8pm; Sat
bell, and you should wear light coloured, Plaza Cruz Roja where a giant paella will
11am-2pm & 5pm-8pm; Sun and public
or reflective, clothing; and a cycle helmet help recovery. There are classes for seniors
holidays 11am-2pm.
in urban areas. Those under 16 years must (18 to 35 year olds), veterans (over 35)
be accompanied by an adult at all times. and teams. Registration on crazyrace.es.
Thursday 4th May - Who knew the Silk
Municipal bikes are available two days Race starts at 10am and all competitors
Industry was so predominant in the
prior on 968 200 293; adjustments to must complete by 1pm.
development of Murcia? Find out more
your bike is available if you arrive an hour
at the Filmoteca Francisco Rabal in Plaza
before the start. The tourist office has a YECLA
Fontes, a one-minute walk from the
full list of routes and start times. www.turismo.yecla.es
Cathedral. The first showing of a new
T: 968 754 104
six-part documentary, starting at 8pm.
Saturday 13th May let your kids add a Saturday 13th May Grand Parade of
Free entry plus a presentation from the
splash of colour to the Jardin de la Seda impressive paper carriages and floats for
producers and a free DVD.
where experts will guide your children in San Isidro, the patron saint of farmers and
Designing and Decorating T-Shirts agriculture.
Sunday 14th May as part of the
to take home. There are three sessions
recognition that the silk industry there
scheduled, the first starting at 10am and Sunday 28th May an early start at 9am
is a Free Workshop for children (ages
the last ending at 1.30pm. for Free Guided Vineyards Walk and
5 to 12) on the cultivation of silkworms,
Wine Tasting (and buying) event. An
evolution of the moth, and how to obtain
Saturday 20th May the Jardn del Malecn educational way to enjoy a family day out
the silk thread from the cocoons.
on the north bank of the River Segura hosts sensible shoes and comfortable clothing
a Giant Mural Painting for children: 10 are recommended. Book at Tourist Office.
Tuesday/Wednesday 16th/17th May
metres in length and 2.5 metres high, once
Workshops - adults can discover more
complete the mural will be donated to the
about silk production past and future, from
Centro Cardenal Belluga. There are three
traditional use to the potential in the fields
sessions scheduled, the first starting at
of bio-medicine and bio-technology. From
10am and the last ending at 1pm.
6pm-7.30pm.

Register your children via the Town Hall
Registration and more info for child and
website www.murcia.es and children

A new Branch of The Royal British Legion very best for the future.
was inaugurated in Murcia on 7th April. The
lovely surroundings of the Sanctuary on the For details about Branch meetings, please
outskirts of Calasparra made a spectacular contact Lynn the new Secretary at murcia.
venue. With almost 50 people attending secretary.rbl@gmail.com Visitors will
there was great enthusiasm for starting a be made most welcome. This is a great
Branch in this northern area of Murcia. opportunity to join the largest UK Charity
dealing with Armed Forces support and
Chris Wyatt, District Secretary said We combine this with an active social diary as
are delighted that the Legion will now part of enjoying life in Spain.
have a real presence in this area of Murcia.
Branch members will be able to enjoy a For Community Support please ring 676
varied social life as well as raising money 451 780
for the Poppy Appeal and helping with Website www.britishlegion.org.uk/
Community Support. We wish them all the counties/spain-north
Christian Fellowship WELCOME HOUSE How many paths would you have taken if you welcome Him or send Him away?
A different way of doing church you had known the outcome? Hindsight is Sometimes visitors are inconvenient. Not
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casawelcome2013 them into your home and end up spending
Imagine if Mary had known and said no a pleasant few hours.
Freedom Of Choice because she would not be able to bear
Whilst preparing for Easter I couldnt help the pain of seeing her child cruelly and What joy Jesus would bring! I wouldnt
wondering that if Mary had known what barbarically crucified. Where would we all send Him away! I would have a hundred
would happen to her precious child would be now? and one questions to ask. One day, therell
she so readily, even if it was fearfully, have be no need, because all will be revealed. I
agreed to bear Gods son Jesus? A lost people with no hope and no cant wait!
salvation.
Christians are always talking about If you would like to contact us regarding
freedom of choice and are keen to tell Does that mean then, our freedom of anything we have publicised or may be
others that God will never force Himself on choice only goes as far as God will allow, planning in the future, or just for a chat
us. so that He is able to accomplish His plan? our contact details are:
Revelation 3:20 tells us behold I stand He is all powerful! lynda.spain@hotmail.co.uk
at the door and knock if anyone hears my I know in all things God works for the derek.tycymru@talktalk.net
voice and opens the door, I will come in good of those who love Him who have been Tel 633 447 937
and eat with that person, and him with called according to His purpose. Romans
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Campillio y Suertes, Cehegin.
All well and good I hear you say, but God Theres a knock on your front door; opening
sees the BIG PICTURE; we dont. it you see Jesus asking to come in. Would


Honey Honey Coated Chicken 3 tbsp honey mixture and return to oven.
Regular readers will know my husband is Boneless skinless chicken breasts Cook 2 minutes or until lightly charred.
diabetic so I use Honey a lot in cooking as a Oil (for deep frying) vegetable oil Place chicken in a large bowl and drizzle
natural sweetener. It works great in cakes, cup flour with remaining honey mixture and toss to
desserts and main meals with food tasting 1 tsp baking powder coat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with peanuts.
sweet, but you know its healthier. I use 1 egg
Honey to sweeten fruit cake in particular, 1 tbsp olive oil (or regular vegetable oil) Honey and Vanilla Milk Shake
but if you are experimenting with Honey 2 tsp ginger (minced) 600ml milk
in a recipe instead of sugar, remember it 3 tbsp garlic (minced) 30ml clear Honey
is sweeter than sugar so you need less. 1 tsp salt 8 scoops of vanilla ice-cream
Honey has a very strong flavour, so try 3-4 tbsp Honey
replacing half the sugar with it to start 1 tsp rice wine vinegar (or apple vinegar) Place the milk, Honey and half the ice-
with. It is also hygroscopic which means it 1 tsp cornflour (mixed with 1 tsp water) cream in a blender and blend until frothy.
attracts water, so its very good for baking Sesame seeds (for garnish) Pour into glasses and serve with a scoop of
cakes as it keeps them moister for longer. ice-cream on top.
Buen Apetito Mix together in a bowl baking powder,
ginger, garlic, honey, salt, rice vinegar, Honey, Mint and Cucumber Salad
olive oil and cornflour. Mix the egg together 2 x 200g tub Greek Yogurt
and coat the chicken with a brush. Put the 60ml (4tbsp) blended clear Honey
flour on a plate and dip the chicken in the 2 whole cucumbers, chopped
flour and then coat with the mixture. Fry 60ml mint, fresh chopped
for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. 30ml lime juice
Sticky Asian Chicken In a large bowl mix together all the

20 large chicken drum sticks ingredients until combined and serve
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, divided immediately.
5 tbsp honey
cup unsalted chicken stock Banana and Strawberry Honey Crisp
2 tbsp soy sauce 75g oats
1 tbsp rice vinegar 25g caster sugar
1 tbsp ground fresh chilli paste 25g butter
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger I lemon
1 tblsp minced fresh garlic 1 tbsp orange blossom Honey
2 tbsp unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped 225g strawberries hulled and halved
4 medium bananas peeled and thickly sliced
Preheat oven 180. Coat a large foil-lined 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine
chicken and 1 tbsp oil on prepared pan; toss Sprinkle oats over a baking sheet and
to coat. Cook for 13 minutes, turn chicken scatter with sugar. Dot with butter and
over and cook for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, then drizzle over the honey. Place in oven
combine honey, stock, soy sauce, vinegar, 190C for around 10 minutes or until
chilli paste, ginger, garlic, and remaining 1 toasted. Remove and allow to cool. Place
tbsp oil in a frying pan over medium-high the strawberries and bananas in a bowl
heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 13 minutes and sprinkle with lemon juice. Top with
or until syrupy and reduced to about 2/3 Greek yogurt and finish with a scattering of
cup, stirring frequently. Brush chicken with crumbled Honey crisp oats.
Carrot, Honey and Raisin Cake

3 carrots
125g SR flour
125g wholemeal SR flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
25g brown sugar
85g clear Honey
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
125ml sunflower oil
85g raisins
2-3 tbsp milk
Peel and grate carrots. Place the flours,

baking powder, cinnamon and sugar in a
bowl and mix. Add Honey, eggs, vanilla
and oil in a separate bowl and mix together
then add to the flour mixture stirring well.
Stir in carrot and raisins then add a little
milk until mixture is soft consistency.
Spoon mixture into a cake tin and bake for
1 hour in oven 170C.


The Cashew Tree is a tropical evergreen can be used in many applications from They also contain many other important
tree that produces the Cashew Nut lubricants to paints. minerals such as manganese, phosphorus,
and the Cashew Apple, but it is frost- iron potassium and zinc and vitamins B
sensitive. It can grow as high as 46ft, Cashew Nuts are commonly used and K. Cashew Nuts contain a small
but the dwarf cashew has proved more in Indian cuisine, whole for garnishing amount of zeaxanthin, which selectively
profitable, with earlier maturity and higher sweets or curries, or ground into a paste absorbed into the retinal macula lutea in
yields. The flower of the Cashew Tree is that forms a base of sauces for curries or the eyes is thought to provide antioxidant
small and green initially, but it gradually some sweets. Cashew Nuts are also used and protective UV ray filtering functions
turns a reddish colour. The tree is native in Thai and Chinese cuisines. and helps prevent age-related macular
to the Brazils Amazon Rain Forest. It was degeneration in older adults. To lower the
brought over from Brazil by Portuguese The shell of the Cashew Nut contains risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart
explorers and today Vietnam is the worlds oil compounds which may cause contact disease, enjoy a handful of Cashews or a
largest producer of the Cashew Nut. dermatitis similar in severity to that of tablespoon of nut butter at least 4 times
poison ivy. Due to this, Cashews are a week.
The Cashew Nut can be eaten on its own typically not sold in the shell.
raw, salted, sweetened or candied, used Cashew Oil is a dark yellow oil for cooking
in recipes, or processed into Cashew Cashew Nuts are high in calories, but or a salad dressing pressed from Cashew
Cheese or Cashew Butter. The shell of have a low fat content and they are a Nuts (typically broken chunks created
the Cashew Seed yields derivatives that good source of protein and dietary fibre. during processing).
Can You Help Us?? beautiful temperaments. with us since that day. Benni has a very
curious nature and wants to know about
*BENNI *PRINCESS *JADE *AMBER * Princess, Jade and Amber are the three everything that goes on around him, not
BASIL remaining Lorca Bin Pups dumped in wanting to be left out.
rubbish bins at two weeks old. Raised by
us alongside all our other rescues, they If you could offer one of our rescues that
are now 11 months old. They love to play, forever loving home they deserve, we are
to cuddle and give lots of kisses and are certain they would receive that extra love
probably the most laid back rescues we and individual attention that is not always
have had. possible at our home with so many rescues.
In return you will be the beneficiary of
Basil was rescued from the Lorca Golf unconditional love from a loyal companion.
Resort where he was abandoned along
with his sister Sybil. Basil is a cheeky If you feel you may be able to consider
chappy, again with a lovely temperament adopting or even fostering one of our
and has settled well with the rest of our beautiful dogs please contact Linda on
Here are just a few of our many 26 rescues gang. 634 456 701 or by email at Linrog07@
looking for their forever loving homes. All yahoo.co.uk
are vaccinated, chipped and neutered and Benni is a real character! Left as a small
are extremely lovable dogs with the most pup in a plastic bag on a gate he has been


General Health programme so you keep the weight off Drinking water is also one of the easiest
Health is the most precious thing in permanently. ways to start getting trim for summer. Did
the world for us all. Its loss can cause Cambridge Weight Loss (Mel Lay) Tel 673 you know the human body is made up
destruction to not only you, but your 162 695 of between 55% to 75% water? See this
friends and family. The hot summer months Health article by Mel Lay on page
months can take its toll on your body and 58.
you may find that you are not as healthy
as you thought you were. Now may be Exercise
a good time to check your blood pressure Daily exercise is essential to keep your
etc. A blood pressure check is important body fit. We live in a society that promotes
because the higher your blood pressure is, busyness:
the higher your risk of health problems is Work to get to be the best!
now and in the future. High blood pressure Cook gourmet meals from scratch!
puts extra strain on your arteries and your Stay fit!
heart which may cause a heart attack or Volunteer!
stroke. Prevention is better than cure.
Sue Knox from Casa Care can arrange a Drinking Water Its often a struggle to find just a moment
check for you in the comfort of your own Summer is fast approaching and the of quiet time and as we become busier and
home at a time to suit you. Tel 635 951 temperature is rising. One of the major busier, even the activities that bring us joy
031 problems at this time of year is keeping can feel like just one more thing to do.
Losing Weight ourselves hydrated so we need to drink How do we bring balance into our hectic
We all want to look our best during the more water. lives?
summer, especially as we wear less Often, we look for some external solution
clothing and various parts of our body that Are You Aware? that can make us better, stronger, more
are covered up for most of the year are Water makes up about two thirds of our spiritual, or happier, but the search itself
exposed. Lose weight safely with the only body. Without water we would not be can leave us feeling busier, more stressed
UK medically trialled plan which provides able to survive. When the weather is and ultimately, less fulfilled. The real key
you with various flexible nutritious weight extremely hot our bodies lose water faster to finding balance is to focus internally and
loss programmes to fit around your than it normally does, so now is the time listen to whats inside. Spiritual practices
lifestyle. All programmes include healthy to get a drinking water filter system fitted. like Yoga and Meditation have the key
conventional food and delicious Cambridge Healthy H2O can install a quality drinking to restore balance to those busy lives.
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Consultant and a fantastic maintenance 270 Continued on page 41

Perrera Dogs Tony 618 034 921 of ingredients for it to function efficiently.
Noahs ARC 634 332 335/634 364 Your diet should contain protein,
To find out more about the wide range of
553 carbohydrates, vitamins and iron. Fresh
classes to restore balance and ultimately
San Animal Santuario Lorna 676 276 vegetables, fruit, meat and pulses contain
give you a feeling of calmness and
199 all of these essentials, but anything eaten
tranquility and improve your general
Keep Fit Classes to excess is not good for your body. We
health, contact Lisa at Yoga Shala on 626
are spoilt here in Spain with the wonderful
960 354
array of fresh vegetables on the local
markets or supermarkets. Melons are the
Yoga increases flexibility and reduces
perfect hot-weather food as they hydrate
stress, but the practice can do much more
without bloating and fill you up. Limit
than help twist your body into pretzel
artificial sweeteners as they can cause
shapes and find inner peace.
temporary belly expansion, as do broccoli,
The hidden benefits will help you in the
cabbage and beans.
kitchen, office and bedroom.
Better sleep and memory.
Sufficient Sleep
Lose weight.
It is important to get the proper amount
Less pain, more energy and happiness, so
of sleep (6 hours is recommended) as
its for all.
without it you are risking disease. While
Yoga Camposol, Camposol A. Tel 644
you are sleeping, your body repairs itself.
353 340
Make sure that your mattress suits you
These are good ways to meet other people and remember to turn it regularly. Sleep
whilst exercising. There are various classes with a window slightly ajar if possible.
Walking
around, but it doesnt mean you need to
This is the best exercise for your heart,
spend hours in the gym each week. Choose Taking A Break
digestion and all internal organs and your
the classes to suit you. Being fit and The human body is like a machine and if
mind. Walking will boost your metabolism,
healthy is about lifestyle choices. Often it is overworked it can cause physical and
burn excess fat, helping to control obesity.
we feel that we cannot achieve this goal. mental damage. This is why it is essential
The amount of exercise obviously depends
Let Clare at CW Health & Fitness on to have breaks during the day. Having a
on each individual, but it is generally
Mazarrn Country Club help you achieve coffee break not only rejuvenates your
recommended that you walk for about two
success whatever your age or fitness body, but it means that you are not staying
miles a day. One of the best exercise is
level. All her classes offer modifications so in the same position too long. Working at
walking a dog, so if you do not have one,
everyone can feel success. Join the fun machinery or on a computer for long hours
now is the ideal time to get one; possibly
and get fit and healthy for the summer. Tel can affect your posture and legs. Make the
a rescue dog, or if you cannot have a dog
634 338 089 most of your breaks and walk around or do
at home why not consider helping out at
some stretching exercises.
a dog rescue centre? Dog Walking can be
very sociable and you could be helping out:
Balanced Diet
JJs Puppies including Helping the Continued on page 42
The human body needs a specific quantity


Semi-Permanent Make-Up
During the hot summer months you will
probably be in and out of the swimming
pool, but you still want to look good. Semi-
permanent make-up might be the answer
you are looking for!
Dont Forget To Make Your Lashes

Pool & Sweat Proof
Unleash your inner beach babe this
Summer. If there was ever a time to try
out LVL Lashes, then its for Summer! LVL
- Lifts volumises and lengthens your OWN
natural lashes and with additional colour
tint there is no need for mascara. You can
look fabulous at the beach and after a dip
in the pool without the dreaded panda eye
making an appearance! Lasts 6-8 weeks.
The Fuschia Beauty Clinic, Camposol A
630 439 480
Skin Care
Hydration
The transition from winter to summer can
be challenging for the skin. Try swapping
heavy moisturisers for lightweight
hyaluronic acid or water-based formulas,
as these will still hydrate the skin without
leaving the skin greasy. Vitamin C-infused
skin care is a great way to give your skin
a natural glow. Use moisturiser liberally,
paying special attention to knees and
elbows and use a good hydrating cream on
your face.
Taking Care of Your Feet

With the onset of summer, below are a
few pointers to help you keep your feet
healthy and happy. The majority of us
will be wearing our sandals without socks
which can cause dry skin. Should you
have a build-up of callous (hard skin) you
are in danger of causing cracked heels
which may bleed and can be very sore
and painful. In some cases this can cause
a cellulitis infection which will require
medical attention. The answer is to have
the callous removed and use moisturising
cream on your feet daily; in particular on

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contact Beauty by the Golf, Camposol C. and raise the risk of cataracts and age-
Tel 602 584 714 related macular degeneration. Protect your
your heels. For all your foot problems,
eyes by using good sunglasses that block
make an appointment with a professional
Remove Unwanted Hair out 99% to 100% of both UV-A and UV-B
Chiropodist such as Philip Dawe on 659
Summer dresses and swimwear mean radiation.
468 092
youll want to be free of unwanted hair. A
wax session is a necessity whether it be Hair Care
lip, chin, bikini or legs! Put down the razor Sunshine and swimming can play havoc
and tweezers crazy lady (and gents!) and with your hair.
start waxing! Cut regularly to remove dry, split-ends
Cover up and wear a hat when possible.
Sunblock Protect hair by using products with SPF
Remember that sunblock deteriorates, so or UV filters.
check the date on your bottle. If it is over Rinse hair with fresh water before &
two years old, its effectiveness may be after swimming as both salt and chlorine
weaker and may even cause irritation. Be dry hair out.
generous with your application and make Plait Hair to look trendy & perfect for
sure to reapply at least once every 2 hours. beach days.
Step Into Summer
Applying it at least 30 minutes before going
The flip flops are out! Are your feet really
outside gets you the most protection. Use For all advice and treatment for your hair
ready to be on show! Uncared for feet are
at least spf 15-20 and make sure you apply and all beauty treatments call into The
never a good look so book yourself a salon
the cream to your face. Beauty Palace on Camposol B. Tel 968
pedicure.
971 828
Exfoliating
See Beauty Tips for May by The Salon,
Exfoliation is the key to preparing the skin
Camposol C on page 20 for special Brazilian
for the summer sun! It helps get rid of
Blow Dry for a change during the summer
dry and dead skin cells! Start with a good
months. Tel 691 916 717
exfoliating cleanser which contains pumice
to get into those pores to remove dead
There are various local businesses in the
cells. Use exfoliating gloves and begin at
area that cater for that new summer hair
your feet and scrub your way up to your
style, semi-permanent make-up and all
neck. Use a facial exfoliating cream which
other beauty treatments:
will be more sensitive for your skin and
Eye Care
not as harsh. Exfoliation will make your
Your eyes are an important part of your Beauty Essentials, Camposol 663 176
skin soft and smooth, but also will dry
health. The sun is particularly strong here 233
your skin. A Body Scrub Treatment is the
in Spain so it is essential that you wear Janes Salon, Bolnuevo 968 158 433
remedy.
sunglasses as much as possible during the
day. Sun exposure can damage your eyes
For all beauty advice and treatment,

Final Part under sail as a breeze had got up during the Big looked decidedly unhappy. We thought
In classical Greek times Aegina was a afternoon and, keen to show off the skills this was due to the scorpion poison in
city state and, lying across the Saronic he had taught his three novices during the his system until he told us of his further
shipping lanes, became prosperous, rich trip, Skip decided to sail in and anchor mishap. On the way to the hospital on the
and powerful and was often in conflict with instead of dropping the sails and motoring pillion of the bike he had put his head over
the Athenians who called it the eyesore in. Big mistake! We dropped the anchor the shoulder of the flotilla leader to say
of Piraeus. It controlled a vast trading OK, but it would not hold on the rocky sea something. As he opened his mouth a bee
network between southern Greece and the bed and the boat, with its sails still set, or wasp was blown in and stung the inside
northern Aegean and had colonies in Italy, was soon being blown down onto the other of his cheek. When he got to the hospital
Egypt and the Black Sea. By the time we moored boats. On with the engine to help they had given him an anti-histamine
were there in 1985 it was just another of us hold position and then rapidly down with injection in his backside to guard against
Greeces many islands, but its past was the sails. We then lifted the anchor and anaphylactic shock so he had holes in
clearly evident in the ruins of the Temple tried again, but still it would not hold. Skip his mouth, foot and bum! I am sorry to
of Aphaea, a local deity, one of the best then told Little and I to get in the tender, admit that all the rest of us could do
preserved Greek temples anywhere and lift the anchor and row it to where we could was fall about laughing until our sides
an important tourist attraction. There were see sand in the crystal clear water. As soon ached. Big was not a happy bunny.
also over 30 well preserved Byzantine as we got into the tender it partially folded
churches and chapels dotting the hillside up around us and this became worse as we Our flight home the next day was not until
where the town of Ayia Marina once stood. rowed. At some time since collecting the late in the evening so we again decided to
wood, possibly when we were cleaning the forego the pleasure of the coach trip back
We stayed on Aegina another day and hull, we had punctured the tender and it to Athens and took the fast hydrofoil so we
hired four mopeds to tour around, see the was slowly deflating. All this faffing around could spend the day sightseeing. We had
sights and stop off for a swim in a rocky took about 45 minutes before we got the a good few very interesting hours there,
bay then back to the boat for the evening. anchor to bite and we were secure, all the mainly going up and around the Acropolis
time under the amazed gaze of all the before finally setting off by cab to the
The following morning it was time to start other crews. We found it hilarious, but airport.
to retrace our steps, but first we sailed to Skip was mortified!
have a look at Frog Island, a barren bit It had been a fabulous two weeks. I was as
of rock that Skip said looked like a frog. It Eventually we got settled, pumped a bit of brown as I had ever been and felt relaxed,
just looked like a lump of rock stuck in the air back into the tender and went below to great and ready for the fray back at work.
sea to me. It was then on back to Poros. clean up. When we emerged it was dark The day after we got back, a couple of lady
Next morning we were approached by a and the BBQ fires were twinkling on the friends invited Little and me to a slap-up
man and wife with two small children who beach so it was back in the again-soft Sunday roast as a welcome home and
asked if we were sailing to Hydra. When we tender to row ashore with our stock of because they thought we had probably
said we were, they claimed their holiday wood, food and drink. After a bit of ribbing skimped on food in favour of the beer;
accommodation left a lot to be desired and we all had a good time and enjoyed the little did they know how well we had looked
wanted to know if we would take them with company. At about 1am Big had to go and after our stomachs!!
us to save the ferry fare, which we did, get rid of some of the beer, so he wandered
hopefully earning a few brownie points for off behind some rocks in his bare feet. Oh
our trouble. s***! he screamed and after a while came
hobbling back to the fires. Ive trodden on
Day 12 saw us leaving early for Spetses something and it bit me he said and, sure
and our planned evening BBQ with the enough, we could see a small mark on his
boats of the flotilla. We stopped for lunch foot which the flotilla leader said looked
in a bay en-route and collected a lot of suspiciously like a scorpion sting. That put
driftwood and branches from the beach for an end to his party, so we said our good
the BBQ fire. We stored it in the inflatable nights and took him back to the boat to put
tender that we had towed behind the boat some antiseptic and a dressing on the spot
throughout our voyage. After this Skip had and then we all went to our bunks.
us cleaning the boat inside and out ready
for the return to Porto Heli. We had to use Next morning the foot was slightly swollen,
the wood-filled tender to clean the hull and but there was not a lot we could do where We had all taken photographs during the
we later discovered that this had not been we were in the bay. It was the end of the cruise and agreed to get four sets of prints
a good idea. cruise and all the boats had to get back each, so a couple of weeks later, met up
to Porto Heli. It was just as quick to get again to have a beer, a chat and give them
Late in the evening we approached the there as it was to go into Spetses harbour out. I never saw Big or Skip again after
bay where the flotilla was already moored so we went too. After arriving, the flotilla that, but am still friends with Little and
leader took another was best man at his wedding to one of the
look at Bigs foot ladies who had given us the Sunday dinner
and, not happy with on our return. I did not sail again until
its appearance, I started dinghy sailing in 1990 and did
suggested he take not sail a cruiser again until twenty years
him straight to the later in 2006, by which time I was living in
hospital on the back Spain. I now sail on a friends boat about
of his motorbike and once a week and each year we have a two
off they went. We or three week trip out to the Balearics,
all stayed behind to but I would love to go back to the Greek
pack up the boats Islands once again before I get too old and
and our gear ready past it.
for the journey home.
About 3 hours later
they returned and


Things are really heating up at Cavalli Nuria have been spending time with two
with animals being homed, new animals pretty wild young ponies so that they can
coming in, animals at the vets and all be brought over to Cavalli without causing
the fundraising activities to help feed them too much trauma. They are terrified
our rescue horses and ponies and other of just the touch of a hand let alone a head
creatures big and small. collar. Their mums, Pixie and India, have
been here for a couple of years, but the
Toffee was brought to us just before young ones have been kept at a foster
Easter, abandoned, scared and crying on a home. Hopefully Sophie and Daisy will
main road near Portman; no chip of course join their mums soon.
so we wanted a suitable home for her. One
very special Cavalli pupil, Daniel, named This years Easter Camp broke all records,
her Angel but couldnt take her home cos with 15 kids of three different nationalities,
he and his mum and dad already have a 2 Vegans, 1 Egg intolerant and our
Toffee of their own. Our Toffee has gone wonderful boy, Daniel on his first camp - a
to a great home, a big country house in huge success.
Puente Tocinos with loads of people to love She was such a brave, lively little thing
her and other dogs for her to live with. that we decided to fight for her and she C a v a l l i
has been quite an example of resilience! part-time
Betsy and volunteer/
Mathilda, apprentice,
two of our D o m i n i c
little holiday Doyle, trained
riders and especially to
brilliant do a Dressage
fundraisers, Reprise for the
decided to practical part
take their of a formation
old toys course for
to the Car Paraequestrian
Boot Sale J u d g e s
to help pay organised by
for Skippys the Murcia
vets bills. Region Riding
Skippy, our paraplegic kitten, has been a At half term Federation. He had never done any
worry recently. She was on a drip for three they donated dressage before but he did a brilliant
days due to kidney failure and after many 50 which exercise in the arena so that the judges
visits to the vet and antibiotic jabs she is was raised in formation could practice evaluating and
back to normal. She was brought to us at their giving points in situ. A big vote of thanks
about 7 months ago, no bigger than an birthday for Dom. Well done!
apple and totally paralysed in her back end. party after
asking for We always need volunteers or donations
money for and our doors are open to welcome people
the Cavalli animals who would like to look around and know
instead of birthday more about Cavalli.

presents. Mathilda Email
says that Cavalli is infocavallifoundation@gmail.com
childrens heaven! Tel 636 172 198
Betsy is a bit younger Facebook us
than her sister had a
bit of trouble parting META Riding Centre
with some of her old Los Ventorrillos
toys, but shes only La Costera de Alhama
four. Bless her!
Cavalli Volunteers,
Jacqui, Emily and


New Shop and Care Centre Opening 1st all the San Javier Volunteers for their hard After a fantastic raffle, including a lovely
Anniversary work leading up to the event. We would hamper, the total raised for MABS was
Area Co-Ordinator Janet Bell was delighted also like to thank the members of the 700. Monica Allen presented Janet Bell,
that there was an excellent turn-out to public who support us, not only by buying Area Co-Ordinator for MABS Mar Menor
celebrate the anniversary of their first our goods, but also those who donated. with the cheque. Janet said Please be
year in the new MABS San Javier Centre. Without all of the aforementioned MABS assured this very generous donation will
Members of the public were already waiting would not be able to function the way it be put to good use in helping us continue
for the doors to open at 10am for the start does. assisting cancer patients and their families.
of the celebration and the first of the new We are very grateful to you all, particularly
seasons clothes and accessories. We are also always looking for volunteers as this is an annual event and each year
and anyone interested should contact you manage to raise more than the year
mabsmurciapr@hotmail.com, or simply before; thank you.
call into either our San Javier shop or our
Totana shop. Events for May
Eddy Allen Memorial Golf Day Race For Life Sunday May 7th
The annual golf day in memory of Eddy The Race will be held in Los Alcazares at
Allen was held recently in aid of MABS 11am, starting from the Club Nautico. The
Cancer Support Group. Although it was a registration desk is open from 9.30am.
very blustery day 25 players took to the This is a great fun day for all the family.
course at Roda Golf Resort and achieved Run, jog, walk, roller-skate, wheelchair,
good scores. dog walkers, dance and any combination.
Come in fancy dress for that party
Campbells Restaurant organised the day atmosphere. Get a team together to
with Monica Allen (widow of Eddy). In compete for the Team Shield.
the evening a Presentation Dinner was Registration and Sponsor Forms are
MABS Van Drivers had come in early to held where players, guests and sponsors available from:
put up the bunting and help rearrange enjoyed dinner before the presentation of MABS Shop, Avenida Ramon y Cajal, 12,
the shop before opening. Shop Volunteers prizes. The overall winner was Bill Brooke San Javier.
were there, some coming in on their day and Monica presented him with the Eddy The Post Room, Mercadona Square, Rio
off, to keep the rails full of bright summer Allen Trophy. Nalon, Los Alcazares
clothes, shoes, bags and scarves; in fact The Sunday Book Stall at The Arches, Calle
anything you might need for the summer Penelope, Los Alcazares
was available at bargain prices. Tel 634 310 783 or
emailmabsdonnawalsh@gmail.com
MABS would like to say a big thank you to
Entry Fee: Adults 10/Kids 5
All proceeds go to MABS Cancer
Charity
Ladies Lunch Tuesday 16th May

At La Gamba Restaurant, Torre de la
Horadada. 1.30pm for 2pm.
3 Courses 10.95.
Raffle for MABS.
Cairen of Campbells thanked everyone for Book with Tracey at info@
supporting the day including the Sponsors restaurantlagamba.com or Tel 965 020
Great Golf Company and Costa Calida 205
Golf Tours.
Auction at La Zona Bar Tuesday 23rd May
Goods in 11am-1pm
Viewing 1pm-3pm
Auction commences at 3pm
Cost 4/item or 10/3 items
Items sold over 20 10% commission
payable.
Cancer does not discriminate and

neither do MABS. We help anyone of any
nationality affected by Cancer.
Patient helpline 693 275 779


The Most Frequently Asked Questions implants, rather than to act as a definitive lost tooth.
Before Dental Implant Treatment guide for specific situations. If you want c) A single tooth can also be replaced with
European Association for Osseointegration detailed information for your personal a removable prosthesis. This is only done
(EAO), is a body that brings together situation before making a final decision, when other teeth in your mouth also have
those professionals whose work relates to it is always best to consult a dental to be replaced using the same removable
osseointegration and dental implants, both professional. prosthesis.
in clinics and in research. For some years
now I have collaborated with a voluntary 5. What are the treatment options for
group of distinguished dentists from Spain, replacing two or more adjacent teeth?
who summarise the main points from the There are several options for replacing two
annual EAO conference on a voluntary or more adjacent teeth. Not all of them
basis. involve implants.
a) Implants can be placed in the area
where the teeth are missing, then single
crowns or a bridge can be fixed onto the
implants.
b) Depending on the condition of the
remaining teeth and their distribution,
these can be prepared to carry a bridge.
The bridge is cemented on to the teeth and
replaces the lost teeth.
At this conference the leading exponents c) A tooth supported removable prosthesis
of implantology, at both European and may also be an option for replacing
world levels, share knowledge and discuss adjacent missing teeth. However, these
findings. This is why, when I have a patient are often uncomfortable to wear and are
who requires an implant treatment, I not fixed in the mouth. A tooth-supported
recommend information from the EAO. bridge is not suitable if the person has too
The association has published a booklet many missing teeth. Instead, implants can
specifically Given the extent of the information, I have be placed and used to support either a
for patients taken the liberty of dividing the Q & A fixed bridge or a removable prosthesis.
facing this into 8 sections, which I will be delivering
type of to you over the following months. For the 6. What are the treatment options for
treatment, moment, here are the first 7: the replacement of all teeth?
with 56 most a) In the edentulous mandible, a removable
frequently Answers To Questions About Dental prosthesis supported by two or more
a s k e d Implants implants can replace the missing teeth.
questions 1. What is a dental implant? b) A fixed bridge supported by four or more
and answers. A dental implant is a screw, usually made implants can replace the missing teeth.
from titanium, that is used to replace c) A removable prosthesis that fits on to the
The purpose the root of a missing tooth. The implant alveolar ridge without being anchored by
of the is screwed into the jaw where it provides implants is also an option. In the maxilla,
booklet is a solid foundation for a crown, bridge or depending on the quality of the bone, 6 or
to provide other dental prosthesis that replaces one 8 implants may be needed.
g e n e r a l or more missing teeth.
information 7. What are the advantages of

about dental 2. What is osseointegration? replacing lost teeth with implants?
After an implant is placed, the surrounding a) Fixed bridges supported on implants
bone will grow in contact with the implant normally give the comfort and sensation of
surface and attach to it. This process of natural teeth.
attachment is called osseointegration. If b) A removable prosthesis that replaces
osseointegration is not established or is some or all of the teeth can also provide
lost, the implant will become loose and fail. a high level of comfort providing it is well
anchored on implants.
3. What are dental implants for? c) Neighbouring healthy teeth do not have
Implants are used to fix a crown, a bridge, to be prepared to serve as anchors for the
or a prosthesis that replaces one or more bridge.
missing teeth. The aim is to improve your
health, chewing function and/or aesthetic For more information on the EAO you can
appearance. consult the website https://www.eao.
org/history-of-eao and to consult the
4. What are the treatment options for original document on the 56 questions you
replacing a single tooth? can visit https://www.eao.org/en
There are several options for replacing
a single tooth. Not all of them involve
implants.
a) An implant can be placed into the gap
left by a single missing tooth, and a crown
can be fixed on to the implant.
b) Depending on the condition of the two
adjacent teeth, they can be prepared to
carry a bridge. The bridge is cemented
onto the adjacent teeth and replaces the

Cartagena 2am and entry will be free to the public. La Union

www.cartagena.es www.ayto-launion.com
Tel 968 128 800 Market Mon The Mayor of Cartagena explained that Tel 868 049 941/692 925 970 Market
Exhibition until 31st May the City council, in collaboration with the Tues
Paintings by Esteban Bernal from La Union museums of Cartagena, tourist centres
@ Museo Teatro Romano in Cartagena and other related industry entities working San Pedro del Pinatar
Tues-Sat 10am-8pm & Sun 10am-2pm on this cultural event, will bring thousands www.sanpedroturismo.com
of tourists to visit Cartagena city which will Tel 968 182 301 Market Thurs
offer a varied and broad programme of
activities including music, dance, theatre San Javier
and circus displays as well as other events. www.murciaturisticasanjavier
The programme can be accessed via www. Tel 968 172 041 Market Thurs
nochemuseoscartagena.es Saturday 13th May - Free Guided Boat Trip
from La Manga del Mar Menor to Santiago
ngel Ronda designed the poster de la Ribera - In Spanish. 12.15pm. Check
advertising the event inspired by the 18th availability on 968 146 136
century architectural heritage of the city;
for example the Carlos III wall, the Arsenal
and the Galeras castle. Ronda explained
that the discovery of the true jewels of the
Enlightenment were precisely those great
Family Treasure Hunt 2nd 28th May civil engineering projects carried out by
Route of 3.4km in Calblanque National the most important engineers in Spain that
Park, Cartagena. Collect map from Las transformed the city socially, economically
Cobaticas Centre. No booking required. and culturally.
Friday 5th May Piano & Orchestral This event has been described as a
Concert @ Auditoria de Batel, Cartagena magical night and is managed by teams
with Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra. of volunteers who run the museums, act
7.45pm Free Pre-Orchestra Talk. Concert as guides for various routes and provide
starts 8.30pm. 12 advice and logistic support in the different Saturday 13th May Tour of Santiago
activities. Last year there were 240 de La Ribera in 1000 Steps, in Spanish.
Friday 19th May Violin & Orchestral volunteers involved in the Night of the 11am from Tourist Office. Booking
Concert with Region of Murcia Symphony Museums, namely students from the essential.
Orchestra @ Auditoria de Batel 7.45pm various colleges and universities in the
Free Pre-Orchestra Talk. Concert starts area. Torre Pacheco
8.30pm. 12 www.torrepacheco.es
Sunday 21st May Music from Star Tel 968 579 937
Noche de los Museos - 20th May Wars @ Auditoria de Batel with the Film
The 9th Annual Night of the Museums Orchestra. 7.30pm. Tickets 35/40/50
will take place in Cartagena on Saturday
20th May. This years theme will be Sunday 21st May Free Guided Tour of
dedicated to the Year of the Enlightenment Military Instillations in Spanish 10.30am

in relation to the City of Cartagena. The from Tourist Office
museums will be open from 8pm to approx

MS Serenissima friendly Filipino crew.

An occasional visitor to Cartagena, the No formal nights here, just smart casual.
100-passenger small cruise ship MS No show-style entertainment, but talks
Serenissima called at the citys namesake and lectures relating to the places visited.
port on the Caribbean coast of Colombia You are welcome on the bridge by the
recently! However, her latest cruise has European officers and can even sign up for
taken her along Central Americas Pacific a tour of the engine room!
coast, culminating in every ship-lovers As well as port calls and included
dream a daytime transit through the excursions, the ship sometimes anchors
Panama Canal. in remote locations, landing guests in
zodiacs.
Built in 1960 as a Norwegian ferry, she
was renovated throughout in a somewhat seeking a different experience than Six countries, some small ports and several
Swedish 18th century country house style floating resort. tropical beaches later, MS Serenissima
bright, comfortable and intimate rather entered the Canal locks. A 1400-passenger
than luxurious. Most cabins are small and There are two lounges and a dining room cruise ship (still smallish these days!)
irregular in size and shape, but all have that takes everyone at a free-seating squeezed into the adjacent lane, towering
their own facilities including a shower. single sitting for tasty buffet lunches and above her! It was an appropriate reminder
Inevitably the deck layout is quirky, but set dinner, cooked and served by the of the choices available in cruising.
this endearing little ship delights those
HELP Springs into Action event music was supplied by Jim Devlin and
friends who generously gave their services
On Saturday 8th April HELP Murcia Mar for free. As the afternoon passed many of
Menor held its Spring Fair at the Oasis the HELP volunteers and the public were
Boulevard, Los Alcazares. Thanks to the able to dance to the music outside HELPs
efforts of the HELP volunteers there were outlet.
a variety of stalls including goods such
as Outdoor Solar Lighting, Stained Glass
Ware, Jewellery, Cakes and Clothing as
well as the ever popular Tombola Stall.
decided that this year the Spanish Red

Cross will be the sole organization to
benefit from the charitys funds in 2017 in
recognition of their work in the community

and especially after all the hard work and
effort they put in helping the victims of the
terrible flooding in the region in December
The event raised 550 which will go
2016.
together with 415 raised by HELPs
Auction held at the La Zona Bar in March.
If you have a few hours to spare during the
All money raised will go towards the cash
week and feel you would like to help us to
The highlight of the day was the Fashion donations that HELP traditionally make
help others in our region please visit us for
Show which was held outdoors in the every year to various nominated charitable
further information at either our office in
sunshine and where some high-quality organizations in the Murcia Region.
Calle Penlope, Los Alcazares or our outlet
ladys dresses, skirts, tops and trousers
in the Oasis Centre or telephone 968 570
were sold at bargain prices. During the At HELPs AGM in March the membership
059


Dear Editor food and other items, kindly donated by knitted.

shoppers. Thank you all for your generosity.
We would like, again, to say a big thank Thank you to all these people and
you to a number of individuals and The Tea Pot, at La Piramide Center, gave us organisations for your kindness and
organisations that have helped us in our a donation of over 110, raised from the generosity towards those less fortunate
mission to feed some of the poor families sale of books in the shop and this will all go than ourselves.
in parishes in the Mazarrn area. towards buying more food.
Joy & John Sloman
The Lions and Leos had a trolley Also, we mustnt forget Pauline, Mazarrn HP - Help People, Homeless and Poor
collection, outside Consum on Camposol Country Club, who donated 40, the
and presented us with 2 trolley-loads of proceeds from selling scarves that she
As the first of two projects to celebrate made from used tyres donated to the
World Earth Day during April, the Club by Tim Townsend of Kwik Fix. A
Mazarrn Bahia Alpha Leos made their #leoroar to you all for kind support of this
input into the Community Garden on community project.
Camposol. With the help & guidance of
Gordon Cockburn & Ken DAngelo of the D The Club recently received a visit from
Sector Gardening Group (who initiated this members of the Lions Club of Crewkerne
project) & using gardening tools purchased (Somerset, UK) who are twinned with our
with a kind donation made by Sally Bridges sponsoring Mazarrn Bahia Lions Club &
on behalf of the Members of the Ladies whom were here to attend a Lions event.
Chatterbox Group, the Leos installed & An exchange of Club banners took place &
filled their flower shaped planters which, it was a pleasure to receive guest Lions
in keeping with our recycling theme, were & to discuss some of the Leos projects
with them.
Easter saw the Leos joined by under 12s

for a Easter Egg Hunt around Camposol The Mazarrn Bahia Alpha Leos hold
B Commercial Centre & also marked the official meetings at 7pm on the 1st & 3rd
return of the land train to Camposol! The Fridays of the month in the Camposol
CompuTrain, organised by Julie Townsend Cultural Centre - the Club is open to
& Chris Jennings of Compusurf, ran the children aged 12-18 years.
round trip across all sectors of Camposol
over Good Friday & Easter Saturday with For more information contact Gina
the cost of a ride being a donation into Barker (Lions/Leo Club Advisor) on
the bucket & the virginiabarker1@gmail.com
profits going into the
Leos fund for future

Community Project/s
yet to be determined.
Club Members helped
both to man the train
& to assist the driver
with routing & timing
over the two days
& enjoyed having
the opportunity to
meet & chat to all on
board.


Mason is as well. Blu needs to be in a home where She is a great

a Miniature there is someone there most of the time. little dog and
P i n c h e r He can be left for short periods, but he is really loves to
X and a used to being with his mum 24/7. He is not run and play so
gorgeous destructive and is fully house trained. He is would be happy
shy boy who a quiet boy that can be an only dog or with with children
was born in another fur friend. He would love to be with and other dogs.
Feb this year. someone that goes jogging as he loves that Malika is 13
He would one-to-one time and is great on and off the months old,
be happy lead. He travels really well in the car. He is spayed, fully
in a quieter fully vaccinated, micro-chipped and has a vaccinated,
home. He passport. micro-chipped
was rescued Sandy is and has a
from the a really passport. She is
Perrera a lovely dog good in the car and clean in the house.
month ago and has had two of his puppy of approx
vaccinations. 14 months Fleur - another
old. She is little beauty
Blu - This handsome boy has unfortunately used to other rescued from
come into our care after his mum has been dogs and the Perrera. She
into hospital and can no longer care for him. children and is a Chihuahua
He is one year old whippet and is in foster is good in puppy of about
with several other dogs of all ages and the car, clean 4 months old.
sizes and is fine. Hes ok living with cats in the house Fleur is a lively
and loves cheeky girl and
going for pretty fearless
walks. She for her tiny
is spayed size. She gets
and fully on well with
vaccinated, micro-chipped and has a the other dogs
passport. at her foster
home. She has
Malika - this poor girl has been returned had her first
into our care due to a family illness. They vaccination, is micro-chipped and has a
have to return to the UK and will be out passport.
a lot, hospital appointments and working.
The expression Started well but fell away, The recent Rugby Six Nations showed In time his wives turned his attention from
or for those who see the glass half empty, us that a good start does not mean you God as Solomon took his eye off the ball
Started badly and fell away describe the end up winning. In sport many factors and forgot the rules.
way things start to slip away with time. are at play; fatigue, injury, emotions, not
knowing the rules, especially not keeping Hebrews coaches us as follows And let us
your eye on the ball! In rugby, your team run with perseverance the race marked
is at an advantage if it has a heavier pack out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus,...
or a good coach or training, or in fact some Hebrews 12 v1, 2. Persevere to win.
knowledge of the rules.
You can find us on Condado de Alhama in
In life, some people start with a few the Al Kasar Centre. Come and join us. We
advantages and Rich Kids can be offer something a bit different. Sit around
the result. One such I read about had and chat over a cup of tea or coffee and
everything handed to him on a plate; learn about God and what He can do for
money, power, position, fame, the rule of YOU.
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as the respect/fear of surrounding nations. on the website.
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Water for Health and Weight Loss leaving you feeling tired, lethargic and temperature.
irritable.
Did you know the human body is made How much water should we drink?
up of between 55% to 75% water!! This Digestion is one of the systems in the body As a general rule 8 large glasses a day is
is why it is absolutely essential that we where if insufficient water is consumed recommended which is approximately 2
stay hydrated. If we didnt have water we problems such as constipation and litres. You may need to drink more water
would not survive and with Summer nearly indigestion can occur. Drinking water can if you sweat a lot and if you exercise or do
here it is even more important. increase your metabolic rate and therefore manual work and of course as the weather
aid the digestion process. starts to get even warmer here in Spain
then you may find you need more.
If being hydrated and drinking sufficient
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then this must also aid weight loss (as too much water can be dangerous, so
part of a healthy diet) YES! This is true. as a general rule of thumb I always
It increases your calorie-burning potential recommended to my Cambridge Weight
throughout the day as the organs are all Plan clients to aim for 2 to 3 litres per day
working efficiently, including the liver which can include tea and tea infusions.
which is the organ which metabolises fat. You will know if you are fully hydrated
Drinking water helps curb hunger pangs because when you go to the bathroom
as it sends signals to the brain that the you will find your urine a very light or
stomach is becoming full and therefore clear colour. The darker the urine the more
suppressing the appetite. water you should be drinking.
As our brains are 75% water when fully Add crushed ice, slices of cucumber,
hydrated, you will think more clearly and lemon, mint and even some berries to
feel sharper and clearer and are more likely infuse your water to make it even more
All of the organs in the body need water to to make better choices when it comes to refreshing. There are the many infusion
function effectively. If you are dehydrated snacks and mealtimes. tea bags available in the supermarkets.
then each of the systems which the organs
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Gold Plated Pensions had to pay exit penalties if they wanted to transfer value to secure their pension pots.
Why now is a Good Time to Cash In by retire early and draw their pensions. As schemes look to reduce their liabilities,
Richard Samuels, Blacktower Financial some are offering enhanced rates to get
Management The current schemes were offering members off their books. Expats are taking
annual pensions of 9,800 and 12,500 advantage and are often offered more than
Did you know that due to low interest rates respectively, were they to retire at 20 times the value of the annual pension.
now, your Final Salary Pension Transfer 60. They also offered a 50% spouses
Value could now be a small fortune!! pension. However, on second death the Transferring the Cash Value to a
pensions finish and there is no residual Recognised Overseas Pension or UK SIPP
STOP - before you start taking your pot for beneficiaries. (Self Invested Personal Pension) allows
pension, speak to Blacktower. you to protect your pension funds in a new
Opportunities like this dont come along Our reports showed that both Pension scheme. These schemes allow for flexible
more than once in a lifetime! Schemes were in deficit, meaning that they drawdown and you can take a lump sum
could be at risk of defaulting in the future. from the age of 55.
(As happened with BHS last year.) Cash
equivalent transfer values were requested Contact me now to see if it is possible to
and Peter was offered 289,870, whilst transfer your pensions like Peter and Anne.
Anne was offered a staggering 474,843
to exit her scheme! These high valuations Email richard.samuels@blacktowerfm.
are typical of the transfer values being com
obtained now. They are at record highs Tel +34 692 352 156
because Pension Schemes are keen to
reduce their balance sheets. Also, the
current low interest rates (which affect the
calculations) ensure that the transfer values
Here is a typical case recently completed being obtained now are exceptionally high. The above information was correct
by myself: at the time of preparation and
Peter and Anne S from Bradford were able With our help, Peter and Anne could transfer does not constitute investment
to retire early to Spain by transferring their these amounts to new overseas Pension advice and you should seek
UK Final Salary Pensions. Schemes backed by one of the largest advice from a professional adviser
insurance companies in the world. They before embarking on any financial
Peter (age 58) had worked for a large UK were both able to take 25% tax-free lump planning activity.
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members of their companies Final Salary unsurprisingly they have both been able to by the Financial Conduct Authority and
Pension Schemes. retire years earlier than they anticipated. is registered with both the DGS and
They can draw a comfortable income from CNMV.
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Retirement date for them both was 60 advantage. CNMV in Spain.
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Pensions. This meant they would have to Spain, are using their right to request a


Animal Rescue Needs Rescuing! them. and at least 8 donkeys and ponies on a
Andreas Animal Rescue and the waiting list. They want to help them, but
Henrietta Foundation are desperately they desperately, desperately need more
seeking funding to continue their unending land.
challenge of rescuing ill-treated donkeys
and other animals. The charity based in Andreas
Murcia was set up in 2008 and is presently A n i m a l
overwhelmed with mistreated, injured and Rescue has
abandoned donkeys and other animals, also helped
so they are trying to raise 100,000 to many dogs
purchase further land to add to the premises suffering in
they already have. the Murcia
area. One
The charity is funded by Andrea and her dog, Toby,
husband Kevin. They are supported by was found
generous people who donate money and in Los
items to support 2 charity shops manned Vivancos. He
by loyal volunteers in Roldan and Mazarrn, Andreas was a bundle
plus auctions set up on social media. Vets A n i m a l of skin
bills cost up to 3,000 for a severely injured R e s c u e and bone
donkey and in excess of 9,000 a year is works with weighing no
spent on feed, bedding, farriers fees, livery Seprona, more than
and the general running and maintenance the animal 5kgs and
of transport. The charity is therefore w e l f a r e suffering
struggling to raise the money needed to buy section of f r o m
extra land. the Guardia Leishmania,
Civil and is a parasite
on call for infection caused by sandflies. He was so
USECO in ill he had to have 24 hour care, but after 4
Cartagena, months Toby now weighs a normal 15kgs
the animal and although he still has health issues and
w e l f a r e will be on medication for the rest of his life,
section of he is a happy boy and has a forever home
the Police with Andrea and Kevin.
Local. At
the moment Since 2008 Andreas Animal Rescue has
any abandoned donkeys, mules or ponies re-homed hundreds of dogs; many in Spain
reported to them have to be fed and and UK, but also many in collaboration with
watered, if possible, where they are found, other associations to Germany, Holland,
so the purchase of more land is becoming France, Belgium, Ireland, Canada and the
more and more critical. The most recent USA.
case was a donkey abandoned in the fields
Andreas Animal Rescue has helped many just outside Cartagena which they travel to Andreas Animal Rescue and Henrietta
injured and distressed donkeys, mules on a daily basis with food and water. Foundations aim is to educate families
and ponies. One in particular, the smallest and children in the care and treatment
and thinnest donkey they have seen, was With extra land they will be able to provide of animals, by arranging Open Days and
being ridden by 3 drunken youths, whilst permanent sanctuary to animals that activities to provide more understanding and
being beaten by a fourth until the donkey cannot be re-homed due to their earlier to help stop the continuing mistreatment of
collapsed. This poor animal was saved by a mistreatment and injuries. For example; animals.
witness who actually paid the owner for the one donkey was totally blind; another
donkey and then contacted the charity. had an eye missing; several had hooves Take a look at their Facebook page www.
so overgrown for so long that they have facebook.com/andreasanimalrescue to
A n o t h e r deformed legs and difficulty in walking. see the tireless work they do.
donkey was
literally being Re-homing is another issue, as Spanish Andreas Animal Rescue and the
eaten alive legislation is making it more and more Henrietta Foundation Charity no:
by a pack of difficult for 9.980/1a
dogs and had anyone to
a 25cm hole adopt or foster Donations can be made via PayPal
in his leg and equines. andreasanimalrescuemurcia@hotmail.
had to be com
hospitalised. Andreas Please Mark All Donations With
He was A n i m a l Reference Sanctuary Land
treated at Rescue is or ASOC Andreas Animal Rescue
the Hospital overwhelmed. and the Henrietta Foundation
Ve t e r i n a r i o Apart from the Bank: Caja Rural
San Vicente, 21 donkeys, IBAN: es9830185740682015846617
in Alicante, mules and BIC: bcoeesmm018
who provide ponies at Please Mark All Donations With
enormous help and support to the charity. the Rescue Reference Sanctuary Land.
Centre they
These are just a small example of cases the have several
charity has dealt with and there are many in livery and
more out there waiting for someone to help foster care

Why do bad things happen to good deeply and His love for us is so strong that through the power of His resurrection He
people? He gave us His only Son, Jesus Christ to gave us His life.
Life can feel unfair, especially when we rescue us from the suffering of this world. The question we should ask is How can
become seriously ill. We ask, Why? and I take hold of the healing that Jesus died
in the suffering and struggle we blame So if God loves us, why do we suffer? to give me? How can I escape the curse?
God. It goes back to the fall of man. Adam and Firstly, know how deeply God loves you,
Perhaps it is His will. Eve eating the forbidden fruit in the Garden then read and believe the healing promises
Maybe it is my time to go. of Eden is not just a childrens story. It was that God has given to you.
Maybe I did something wrong. a real event that changed the course of
Maybe God will make me into a better history forever. When they ate the fruit, sin We find these in the bible. 1 Peter 2:24
person through this sickness. entered the world and with it a curse came says: Himself bore our sins in His own
Maybe God is just an angry God and He upon mankind. The devil then had control body on the tree, that we, having died
doesnt want me to be well. over the earth and what was supposed to to sins, might live for righteousnessby
be a place of love and perfection became a whose stripes you were healed.
All these conclusions are wrong. They place of hurt and suffering.
prevent us from receiving the healing that It is by faith that we receive Gods promises
God so desperately wants to give us. God is love and His love never fails. and faith comes by hearing the word of
That is why Jesus died on the cross. He paid God.
We never want to be sick. God is no the price for sin. He took every infirmity
different. His desire for our well-being is and sickness and effect of the curse in His To find out more, visit
greater than our own. He cares about us so own body. He suffered in our place, then www.reigninlife.co.uk
March/April the Perrera you about all

has been a where they our dogs.
very busy are obliged We have
month, with to feed them p u p p i e s
donkeys, and give available
ponies and them water, for adoption
dogs. The but they do along with
first thing I not have several other
want to say is the space to dogs. Toby
THANK YOU keep larger is looking
for helping animals and amazing and
us raise one was continuing
2,000 for even tied up making great
the building in the car progress.
of Plateros park! What He is such
stable. This a sorry state a handsome

was done they were boy!
t h r o u g h in. It was
our online very time consuming with bureaucratic As usual I will be on Camposol B Car Park
auction and your support was processes to remove the donkeys and it every Monday 11.30am-1.30pm to collect
overwhelming. Platero was rescued about involved at least (4?) trips from the Perrera/ any unwanted goods. All your donations
2 months ago with the very overgrown Murcia. There is no way it could have been are very gratefully received and can also be
feet, which is so painful and debilitating for done without the help of our special friends dropped off at either of our shops in Roldan
donkeys. He is making great progress and Aigul and Amelia and on Easter Saturday 4 or Mazarrn Town 10.30am-1.30pm.
now can continue recovering in his very of them began their new lives. Thank you
own stable. so much to our donors. We could not do it Thank you.
without you. It is not only the rescuing; all
Two of our ponies Rubio and Rafael have of them will be castrated before they can Andrea x
gone out to foster, and they are having a mix with the rest of the gang, microchipped
ball and lots of love; shampoo and sets, and issued passports.
now that is a real treat! Thank you to Jane Castration per
for fostering them and 2 very special little donkey is in the
helpers for giving them so much attention. region of 300! This
They are lucky boys and I am so happy is why we have to
for them. How their lives have changed, continually ask for
which is always our aim. your support and
patronage of our
5 donkeys and 2 ponies were in the Perrera shops.
the same day that 3 donkeys in Cartagena
needed help. The amount of help needed I would love to be
out there is overwhelming. I would love able to continue, but
to help them all, but, we just dont have sadly I have run out
the resources, land or manpower. We of space! I promise
managed to help 3 of the donkeys from next month to update

It is with some regret that we have to people warm, lonely people feel loved and will be the same as always; to help people
inform our supporters of the closure of our has given hope where there previously was in need. We trust that our supporters will
Mazarrn Town Shop. This is primarily due none. continue to help this hardworking and
to staffing problems. We will be continuing We also wish to thank all the present dedicated team to continue to help those
with our Aid Days in Mazarrn until the and past volunteers, who have given less fortunate in our area. The shop is
end of May and our Aid Days in Caada de their time and effort to make the currently open Tuesday, Thursday and
Gallego until June. These will then cease, as Charity the successful and revered body Friday 10am-1.30pm and will hopefully
our Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Tanton is within the Spanish community that it is have extended opening hours in the near
no longer able to continue organising these today, together with all those who have future. The shop is situated on the corner
days. Her knowledge and expertise in this throughout the past 8 years donated items of Calle Sierra Espua and Calle Carrascoy.
demanding position makes it impossible for sale, collected monetary donations on It can be reached (coming from Bolnuevo)
for her to be adequately replaced. All our our behalf and have generally helped us in by taking the first left turn after the Wok
clients are referred to us through Social our quest to make a difference to so many Buffet and then its about 500 metres on
Services and are therefore being referred families in our area. We have undoubtedly the left hand side. From Mazarrn, at
to other Aid Agencies for their food aid. been able to achieve this mission thanks to El Arbol roundabout take the Via Axial
your support. towards Bahia and turn left just before the
Jennifer would like to personally thank all garden centre. The shop is about 500m
the kind people who over the years have The Puerto de Mazarrn Shop is thankfully on the left.
responded to her requests for specific still open, as the team who volunteer in that
items for families in need. This generosity shop have expressed a wish to continue Many thanks to you all.
has made so many sad people happy, cold our good work. Their aims and intentions
By the time you read this, our Pastors As we start our new season we would like At Wellspring we believe that God is the
Andrew and Wendy Fisher will have to begin by inviting you to join us. Now creator of all things and that out of His
stepped down as leaders of Wellspring thats a brave move on both our parts! great love for us He sent His only Son to
Church and will be on their way to visit For our part we are confident that we will be our eternal sacrifice so that we can
family in Perth, Western Australia and continue to speak of the love of Jesus and love and enjoy God for ever. We are just
paving their way to settling there. I am Gods saving plan for all our lives. For your ordinary people who have come to have
sure we will see them again before they part it may seem a more daring step - a faith in an extraordinary God and having
make the final move. step into uncertainty or the unknown - but come to realise the power of the Amazing
we can assure you of a warm greeting, a Grace of God we want to share this Good
Now for Wellspring Church we move on genuine welcome and an assurance that News with others.
in to the next exciting phase of Gods plan there is no pressure to do anything you
for us. It is business as usual for us, but feel uncomfortable with and certainly no During the months to come we will be
of course there will inevitably be change. pressure even to come a second time. Of sharing in these articles something of our
Andrew wont be writing these articles in course our hearts desire is that you will faith and of Gods call on our lives and we
future, but Duncan and others will take up like what you hear, you will feel the love dont apologise for our desire to bring the
the reins and we trust you will be just as of Jesus and you will want to come again Good News of Jesus. Good news? Yes we
blessed reading them in the future. and again. believe that the Bible tells us that Jesus
came to bring you Good News of Salvation
and a promise of eternal life and peace
with God.
Does that sound like Good News to

you?
Why not come and find out more? We meet
every Sunday at 11am. Our building is just
off Avenida de Don Narcisco Yepes in the
Casasol Urbanisation, Puerto de Mazarrn.
It neednt cost you anything more than a
couple of hours of your time, but it could
introduce you to the love and care of a
God-filled church.


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Theres something very special about to party been greased to turn a blind eye, on came
train rides in Eastern Europe. I cant quite all night! stashes of vodka and cigarettes. Ive seen
put my finger on it, but I guess, for me Been there it all before, so I wasnt shocked.
anyway, its nostalgia. Its not high tech done that!
with internet, fancy restaurants and air First class is
conditioned compartments. Its old school not luxury,
and feels like the Soviet times. The trains but there
are decades old and they clank clunk and are only
rattle you about. Mind you, I find the two beds,
sound at night of the train on the rails, compared to
rather hypnotic. four and you
get a pillow
and sheets.
Theres no
food on
board, so
always bring
your own
supplies. Forty five minutes later, now safely out
of the EU and into the lawlessness that is
When based Ukraine, Igor visibly relaxed. Once he had
in Budapest, I would often just pack a seen to the only three other people in his
small bag, then walk the thirty minutes to carriage and had got them bedded down,
the international train station. Once inside Igor invited me into his compartment for a
this grand building, I would look up at drink. His little table was laden with pickles
Get away from the now touristy capitals the huge electronic board and simply pick and dried fish and of course a bottle of
and go see Eastern Europe proper, by a country. Hmm, yeah, I think Ill go to his own version of duty free vodka. I
train. I spend much time in airports. They Romania for the weekend, and off I went. accepted his offer. Oh, big mistake, big big
are a means to an end; nothing more, but mistake! Ive spent years round Russians
trains that slowly chug through authentic Once, I took the 48 hour sleeper to Russia like Igor, I really should have known better.
countryside; now yer talking. The best via Kiev. Oh, you meet all sorts on night We had numerous toasts over numerous
experiences, are most definitely to be trains! Igor, my carriage attendant, a classic things; I forget what. Igor was still on
had on night trains where Ive met great throwback to the Soviet days, he grunted duty, but now he was in Ukraine, it was
characters over the years. There is nothing as he checked my ticket and passport and like this was his train and he was king of
better than hanging out of a window with I instantly got the feeling that he treated his castle, answering to no-one. I bailed
a cold beer in your hand, chatting to your passengers as a distraction on his train. No out at 2am.
new chum as the train slowly snakes its skin off my nose, seen it all before, but I
way through wild open countryside as the made a serious effort to get on with Igor, The next morning
sun goes down. Often you dont make it for it always helps to have them on side. Igor knocked on my door at 9am and
to bed until late. You meet someone so If the attendant takes to you, they will came in. I was barely alive. I heard him
interesting, you can sit and talk all night. bring you hot tea, sometimes snacks and give a belly laugh before quickly leaving.
Ive learned so much about the lives of extra blankets for your bed if youre cold. He returned at 11.45am. I was awake by
ordinary locals this way. I offered Igor a cold beer from my bag. He then, sitting drinking water with a head
appreciated the gesture but declined with a that felt like it contained a hamster who
Im smiling as Im writing this column, slightly screwed up face, before delivering was really going for it on a big wheel.
recalling experiences on night trains from a one-liner Id heard in Russia many times Igor stood in the doorway of my cabin.
Azerbaijan to Tbilisi, to Serbia, Budapest before. Beer, for children! He held a tray with two large shot glass of
via Kiev to Moscow, to Bucharest, to vodka; 100gr each. In Russian, I said good
trains through the Uzbekistan Desert to In my compartment I relaxed with a little morning to him and asked him how he
Samarkand. This is usually done on classic picnic and a good book. It would soon be was. He told me he was fine and that hed
old Soviet sleepers. Each carriage has one dark, but I was looking forward to the next already had two 100gr shots of vodka with
long corridor and sleeping compartments day and spending it looking out over the his morning coffee. By the look and smell
off to the side. In second class there are vast stretches of huge rural Ukraine. of him, I believed him. I refused the vodka
four bunks; in first class, two bunks. and asked for tea. Igor gave me a look of
Best to be in first class, as the last thing Some hours later, near 11pm, I was disappointment, shook his head, downed
you want to get stuck with is sharing a standing in the corridor as we approached both shots then left to go get my tea. I did
cabin with three drunk Russians who want the EU/Ukrainian border. Igor, now my the calculation; hed now downed near half
newest bestest a litre of vodka and it wasnt even midday.
friend, told me he Night trains; love em to bits, you meet
had a little business all sorts on night trains.
to do and by that
he didnt just mean Is there a really special journey Ive done;
passport checks one that stands out amongst all the others?
and liaising with the Oh yes, there most certainly is.
Ukrainian officials
who would come onto Over 9000 kilometres long, the mighty
our train. Oh no, Igor Trans-Siberian Express takes seven full
was involved in cross days, making it the ultimate train ride in
border smuggling. the world. I did this remarkable journey
Soon, helped by his 23 years ago in the bleak post break-up of
border guard mates, the USSR. Ill tell you all about it, in good
palms had obviously time


Hi everyone enactments which look really good so

it should be a very enjoyable day out.
May already! What a really pretty April Members 20 and non-members 22.
we had in the campo with all the flowers. Pick-ups are MCC top roundabout 10.50am
l think it has been one of the greenest and flag roundabout 11.00am & Camposol
springs we have had since living here and (Marianos) 11.10am.
also one of the coldest. We are now looking
forward to our Mystery Trip which should
be really good.
I will write about our trip to Benalmadena

in the next issue as we will have only just
got back from our trip. Photos will be on October Mystery Trip
our website if anyone wants to see them. Date & cost to be confirmed, but as always
will include a lunch.
Events
December Christmas Party
Mystery Day Trip With Lunch - 17th May Date to be confirmed.
This is another of our Mystery Trips and This is always very popular and as always
should be a really good one with lunch at Tarragona - 21st September will be at the Hotel Costa, Mazarrn.
an award winning Restaurant. The cost We have organized another 4 day trip in
for this one is 25 members and 27 a centrally situated 4 star Hotel on a B & For tickets and information please ring
non-members. Unfortunately we are B basis, this is for the Santa Tecla Fiesta Shirley 968 956 070 or Ruth 968 956
now sold out, but you can put your name and calling into Cambrils on the way home. 118 or at the Tuesday Market at the
down on the reserve list. Pick-ups are This should prove to be another fantastic Taberna on MCC or email mccsocialclub@
MCC top roundabout 9.40am and 9.50am trip. If you would like to add your names yahoo.co.uk
flag roundabout & Camposol (Marianos) to the provisional list then you can do so
10.00am. by ringing or emailing us. Deposits wont Our website is now up and running so
be taken until May. Deposits will be 50 pp lots of information and photos of previous
Mojacar Moors and Christians 10th non-refundable. Cost for this trip is 175 events and of course our last trip. If you
June for members and 185 non-members. wish to make any comments you can do so
We will be having lunch first before going (Single room supplement applies.) on the blog. Please visit us on
onto Mojacar to the Playas for the re- www.mazarronccrsocialclub.com
Last months Fashion Show was certainly Coach to Murcia for a visit to IKEA, This is a free to members afternoon, but
fun for the models and the members went followed by the Nueva Condomina for to assist with the catering, tickets will be
home armed with new summer outfits. The some serious retail therapy. The coach will available at the May meeting.
pictures speak for themselves. leave Camposol at 9.30am and return at
4.30pm. Tickets for this trip will be on sale It was also my pleasure last month, to
at the May meeting. donate 100 on behalf of Chatterbox to
the wonderful Leos, to help with their new
garden project. I signed a rock for the
Ladies which can be seen on the garden
behind the Cultural Centre.
Our next meeting on 11th May at 2pm at the

Cultural Centre, Camposol B is a surprise,
but you are guaranteed a fun afternoon. Our final meeting of the season is for
members only and is a Garden Party,
On Tuesday 30th May we are taking a when wine and a buffet tea will be served. Chris Leiper 602 409 742/968 199 441

April was a busy month for us all at Forget the Black Bull, Best Wishes, Cats Bar or Forget Me Not, at the Cultural Centre,
Me Not with our volunteers and clients TJ Electricals. Entry is a minimum of 5 Camposol B any Monday from 10.30am-
enjoying happy Mondays. sponsorship. Entrants can run, walk or jog 1.30pm.
the mile.
Sadly, we have had to say goodbye to On 12th June we have The Sing Along
three of our founder members; Barbara Dorothy Kay was one of the founder Group coming along to Forget Me Not
and Dennis Kemp are relocating to the UK, members of Forget me Not and as a to entertain us. More details in the June
plus, June Rogers is unable to continue as friend and volunteer, she is sadly missed. edition of the Costa Clida Chronicle.
a volunteer due to health issues. We also
say goodbye to Diane Burr. As a group we Art and Craft Display by Paula Klages on Forget Me Not provides free respite care
will miss them all and say a big thank you Saturday 6th May. for people with dementia or long term
to each and every one of them for all their This will take place at the Golf Club, illness. If, as an individual or carer, you
hard work, inspiration and care. Camposol C from 11am-2pm. There will feel that you would benefit from coming
also be a Tombola Stall to boost our funds. along to our group, you will find us at the
The month of May is looking to be a busy Cultural Centre, Camposol B every Monday
month for Forget Me Not. Also on Saturday 6th May, the Forget me from 10.30am-1.30pm. Please feel free to
Not Monthly Jumble Sale at the Cultural pop in for an informal chat and a cup of
The Dorothy Kay Memorial Mile takes Centre, Camposol B, from 10.30am-1pm. tea. Forget Me Not always has two fully
place on Wednesday 3rd May. The pre- Thank you to those who have attended in qualified nurses available as well as many
registration and meeting place will be the the past and to those who have donated trained volunteers to answer any questions
Black Bull, Camposol B from 6pm-7.30pm. items to our Jumble Sales. If you have regarding the support that we can provide.
The race starts at 8pm. Sponsorship any bric-a-brac, or household items you
forms are available on the night or from no longer require please drop them into
Forthcoming Events Mazarrn to Age Concern Costa Clida. Events Telephone 634 336 484 (10am-
PALS have been running this event since 4pm Mon to Fri)
2001, raising funds for local medical
1st Wednesday Volunteers Meeting & lifesaving services in the area. Age Equipment Loan 634 306 927 (10am-
Every Month @ Concern look forward to hosting their 4pm Mon to Fri)
Cultural Centre, first swim on 1st January 2018 your first
Camposol B 12pm diary date of the year! More information & We are looking for volunteers (male
sponsor forms available this Autumn. or female) to help with our admin. It
involves use of the computer, answering
Wednesday Talking Shop @
Thank you to PALS & all your volunteers! the phone & keeping records. No previous
3rd May Cultural Centre,
office experience necessary but a basic
Camposol B
Age Concern are at the Cultural Centre, knowledge of home computers would be
Camposol B on Wednesdays & Thursdays an advantage.
Thursday 11th The Black and White 10am-1pm for ticket purchases (except Please phone 634 344 589 for more

May and Ball - September Black and White Ball) or telephone 634 information.
thereafter 6th Tickets available 344 589 (10am-4pm Mon to Fri)
each @ Cultural Centre,
Wednesday & Camposol B 10.30am-
Thursday 12.30pm at 17.50 pp.
10.30am- Includes light supper,
12.30pm fish/meat. (Details
required when
purchasing tickets.)
Music by MELODEE
DUO.
Puerto de Mazarrn
enquiries Tel 635 336
484
Friday Table Top Sale @

26th May Camposol B
Wednesday Menu del Dia @

31st May La Caletta, Pto de
Mazarrn
New Years Day Sponsored Swim

We are pleased to announce that PALS
fundraising charity has handed over the
reins of the New Years Day Sponsored
Swim at the Bahia Hotel beach, Puerto de

FAST2016 are a group of volunteers who raising and donations. The support we get us to help
live on Camposol, an urbanisation just from the residents, visitors and the local you. Looks
north of Mazarrn. They provide First businesses is quite amazing. like we had
Aid and comfort to residents and visitors a theatre
to Camposol. As all members live on the Dorothy has been busy coercing local technician
urbanisation, they can generally arrive at a businesses to donate prizes for the Grand collecting
medical emergency before the ambulance Draw on 27th May and we would like to recently!
arrives. They can carry out most First thank them for their generosity.
Aid procedures including life-saving Trips
defibrillator techniques. All Responders We have a team of supporters who are Trip to
are fully trained and authorised to use always looking for ways to raise funds. Guadalest
defibrillators. Recently there has been a Quiz Night at and the
the Golf Club, a donation was presented by Falls of
FAST2016 asks that in a medical Betty (Secretary of Camposol Golf Society) Algar 10th
emergency the emergency services are and Lloyd on Tuesday. The Friends of May
called first and then call FAST2016 on FAST2016 from Trevis Bar also made a
968 970 626. welcome donation. Trip to
Benidorm -
With the better weather on the way, we June. More
are getting ready for visitors and training information
on life-saving techniques for children. at the bookstall, or pop in to training on
We have purchased training manuals a Tuesday.
specifically for this purpose.
If local businesses and groups would like a
FAST2016 meets every Tuesday morning FAST2016 First Responder Demonstration,
at the Cultural Centre on Camposol B for please contact, president@fast2016.
training coffee, tea and a chat (lots of org or enquire at the bookstall. We would
chat). If you would like to see what they be pleaseD to attend local groups and
get up to and maybe join the team, come give them a demonstration of First Aid.
along between 10am and 12pm - they are
a very friendly bunch. If you cannot make Recruitment
Tuesday, they are outside TJ Electricals A Darts Night has been arranged in If you would be interested in becoming a
every Friday, selling draw tickets to be support of FAST2016 on 3rd June at Alley Responder please contact recruitment@
drawn at the Spring Fayre at Marianos, Palais, Camposol B and of course the now fast2016.org. Our normal cover is 12
Camposol A on 27th May. The bookstall is famous FAST Nurses. hours, but if you are unable to provide a
open on the second and last Friday each continuous 12 hour Responder cover from
month outside TJ Electricals where The FAST Nurses can be seen showing a 10am-10pm (or 8am-8pm) then you
you can ask for information regarding leg on a Monday morning on the main road can elect to split your hours of duty with
FAST2016 near Camposol B. When passing, please another responder and cover 6 hours
give them a wave and some loose change each; therefore, two Responders are able
Fund Raising if you have any. They will always give you to share one day-time duty, agreeing the
FAST2016 is funded solely by fund a wave and a smile and you will be helping hours to suit each of them.
We have finally completed the new the main area. We will soon be planting a Its definitely not all manual labour, which
collection point shelter and the Bucketeers few large succulents within this area. I think is a common misconception which
have been using it since 3rd March. deters some people. We are also looking to
The team moved the unused water bowser recruit new group members. Unlike some
The team have continued to work on from the old collection point, to the rear of other groups, membership is absolutely
extending the Jubilee Garden and we have the Jubilee Garden and we will be adding free of charge.
extended it rearward to make it more of an some irrigation pipes to ensure that the
oblong shape. This entailed clearing a great gardens are watered throughout the hot Check out the group website for more
deal of builders rubble and weeds. We months. information www.camposol-d-sector.
then planted 6 new broad-leaved Mimosa, com and link to our Facebook page by
about 10 new Yucca plants plus 3 donated Whilst we have no new projects planned, clicking the Facebook link at the foot of
trees (not quite certain what species they we will be spending quite some time the webpage. The group is open to all
are!). We also created three distinct areas; weeding and watering the various garden residents of Camposol D and anyone who
one with a fully grown Yucca surrounded sites around Sector D to ensure that the owns a property or is a long-term renter
by two tons of grey gravel and edged with plants and flowers all survive the hot on Sector D.
a wood border; the second has what has weather and look spectacular when they
been nicknamed Wood Henge which is a are in bloom. If you see the teams out
circle of upright sleepers interspersed with and about in your area, feel free to join in
Yucca plants and a large Mimosa tree in or just pop out for a chat.
the centre, also surrounded by two tons The groups search for more volunteers
of brownish gravel; the third stage is continues. We have put a poster on our
bordered by the new Mimosa trees and the Facebook page explaining the various things
three donated trees are distributed within that anyone interested can get involved in.


Aguilas Exhibition of Cueva Victoria to 28th May The programme combined theoretical
www.aguilas.org @ The Archaeological Museum Los Baos. classes in the classrooms with practical
Tel 968 493 285 Sat Market Exhibits include mining items and fossilised days in the waters of Mazarrn Bay.
Every Sunday Antique & Collectable bones from Cerro de San Gines de la Jara
Market near the Railway Station. From in Cartagena. Tues-Sat 10am-2pm & 5pm- Nono Garca Will Teach How to Paint
10am 9pm. Sun & Fiestas 10am-2pm With Watercolors
The workshop is aimed at students who will
Friday 5th May Classical Concert Free Exhibition until Sunday 28th May @ El enjoy a creative weekend of painting.
Rachmaninov & Beethoven @ Auditorio Posito Exhibition Centre.
Infanta Doa Elena 15 9pm Paintings by Soto Alcon. Tues-Sat 5pm-8pm This training activity is directed at
unemployed people enrolled in the SEF, in
Saturday 6th/Sunday 7th May XXXII Saturday 6th May - Guided Visit to Alhama possession of the title of graduate in ESO. It
Triathlon Castle 3 11am from Archaeological will last 450 hours and will end on 20th July.
Museum Los Baos 1 hrs. In total, there will be 370 theoretical hours
Sunday 7th May Free Guided Theatrical and 80 non-work hours
Tour 10.30am from Tourist Office Saturday 6th May Free Guided Tour of
Thermal Baths in Spanish - 11am Nono Garcia, born in Mula, will give classes
Saturday 13th & 27th May Free Guided in Casas Consistoriales from 10am-2pm.
Tour of Historic Aguilas 11am from Friday 12th May Un Racimo de Picaros Nono Garca studied at the School of Plastic
Tourist Office Play in Spanish @ Teatro Cine Velasco 5 Arts in Murcia and among his most recent
- 9pm awards is the Montblanc Prize and his entry
Friday 19th May Elche Symphonic at the II International Biennial of Acuarela
Orchestra @ Auditorio Infanta Doa Elena Saturday 13th May Free Guided Walk Fabriano. He designed the poster of Murcia
15 9pm in Sierra Espua National Park for over 12 Three Cultures in 2015 and the one of the
years of age 9am Fair of Murcia in 2011.
Sunday 21st May Free Ruta del
Ferrocarril (Railway Route) in Spanish Saturday 13th May Free Evening Street Enrolment For Two New Summer
- 10am from Monumento de Ferrocarril Theatre @ Iglesia de San Lazaro Courses at The University Internacional
booking essential del Mar In Mazarrn
Sunday 14th May V Walk Against Hunger Teamwork and productivity, cinema,
Sunday 28th May Classic Theatre with from Iglesia de San Lazaro. 15 adults/10 literature and comics will be the theme of
Reina Juana @ Auditorio Infanta Doa children 8.30am two training places. Registration remains
Elena 14 (10 disc) 9pm open at its summer headquarters in
Sunday 14th May Free Choral Concert @ Mazarrn.
Alhama de Murcia Teatro Cine Velasco 12pm
http://turismo.alhamademurcia.es/ The first of the courses will take place from
Tel 968 633 512 Tues Market Sunday 14th May Free Flamenco Concert 11th 13th July and is entitled Cinema,
@ Casa Cultura 12.30pm literature, comics, specialized texts: the
The Municipal Swimming Pool is open phraseology surrounds us. It will be
until the end of August. Photographic Exhibition showing winners informative and open to the general public,
of the Semana Santa competition @ Cultural although it is for translators and philologists,
Photographic Exhibition until Sunday 21st Centre from 18th May-2nd June teachers of Spanish and foreign language,
May @ Cultural Centre, Plaza Vieja. Mon-Fri students of languages and communicative
9am-1.30pm & 4.30pm-8pm Saturday 20th May (English) & 21st May studies and anyone interested in learning
El Objetivo del Tiempo by Salvador Ramirez 90 min Free Theatrical Visit In how the language works and discover its
Spanish 11am from Tourist Office. resources and potentialities. It will last 25
hours and is for maximum of 100 students.
Sunday 21st May Guided Walk to Sierra It will be directed by Arianna Alessandro
Espua booking at Tourist Office essential and Elena Macas and will provide free setup
3 for all over 10 years credits and CRAU credits.
Sunday 21st May Artisan Market in La The second course will be held from 17th -
Feria Street. 20th July and will focus on Teamwork and
productivity for personal and professional
Lorca development. It will be directed and co-
www.lorcaturismo.es ordinated by Jos Vicente Martnez to
Tel 968 441 914 - Thurs Market managers, professionals, students and
anyone who wants to improve their personal
Mazarrn productivity and or that of their work teams.
www.mazarron.es It will last 25 hours and have a maximum
Tel 968 594 426 Sat Market of 50 students. Equally it will contribute
Free Guided Tours in Mazarrn area. credits of free configuration and CRAU.
Visit the Tourist Office or www.
visitamazarron.es for full details of all More information and inscriptions at http://
tours. www.um.es/unimar/sede-mazarron/
Schools Taught Nautical Sports Thanks Totana

To A Programme Financed By The City www.totana.es
Council Tel 968 423 902 Wed Market
Pupils of 6th & 4th grade of ESO received
theoretical and practical training in sailing,
kayaking and paddle surfing.

Welcome Everyone Pick up at MCC Taberna 1pm and Camposol non-refundable deposit required due to
1.10pm limited spaces.
Here is a list of up and coming events: 10 members (12 non-members)
Trip to Granada - 18th May 2018
th rd
Shopping Trip to La Zenia - 18 May Romans and Carthaginian Parade - 23 3 nights B & B at spectacular Dario
Visit this fabulous commercial centre and September. Comfort 11 Hotel in the heart of the
finishing off the day with a trip to Iceland. Join us on an exciting evening trip to historic City of Granada. Day trip to Malaga
Pick up at Mazarrn Country Club 9am & see through the beautiful historic City of optional.
Camposol 9.10am Cartagena. Please be advised due to the location bus
8 members (9 non-members) Pick up at MCC Taberna 4pm and Camposol will drop us off 300 metres from hotel.
4.10pm Price to be confirmed.
Trip to Segovia - 4th June 8 members (10 non-members).
(unfortunately this is now sold out). Contacts:
Halloween Party Night Dinner and Tony 968 956 418
End July/August Pool Party held around Dance - 31st October. Vivian 968 956 050
the beautiful setting at Mazarrn Country Fancy dress optional. To be Angela 968 956 414
Club pool. held at the New Salon on MCC
Price and date to be confirmed. 7.30pm start. Or library on MCC every Tuesday and
17 members (20 non-members). Thursday 2pm-4pm (located in the old
Trip to Benidorm 9th September office building)
Fun afternoon and evening trip to New Years Eve Gala Night in the new
see the Gay Pride in Benidorm. salon on MCC. Entertainment by Paul
Coach leaving 1pm so returning late. Christie Cabaret Act. Menu to follow. 20
The latest project has now been completed. hard work is much appreciated. They have which killed off some weeds, but over the
Mickey Moo Fry and his team from All 2 trips planned for later on in the year and last few weeks we have had to re-spray
Seasons Garden Services have now laid details will follow closer to the time. and we will continue until completion. It
gravel on both the central reservations would be a great help if anyone who is
running from the Commercial Centre to fit enough, could spray or pull any weeds
Calle Madrid. They look much cleaner growing outside their property.
and tidier now and a big thank you to all
involved. There are a few Fiesta events coming up
soon. There is a Quiz and Curry Night
in The Vista Bar on 9th May and a Masked
Ball in the Amapola Hotel, Bolnuevo on
24th June. More details and tickets from
the Cultural Centre, Camposol B, the
Fiesta Stall at the Friday market or from

camposolfiesta2017@gmail.com
Finally, a big thank you for all your

donations and all our hardworking
Lots of people have remarked on the volunteers, both of which help keep
amount of weeds on Camposol A. The Camposol A looking spick and span.
heavy rains a few months ago have
carpeted the campo with a beautiful array Keep up to date with all happenings
of colour, but unfortunately they have left and events on our Facebook page, Los
Over 40 people travelled to Alicante for us with a legacy of weeds. With bodies Palacios Gardening and Community
the day trip organized by Pat Seely and scarce on the ground, we are doing our Group.
Lorna Ashley on 5th April and it was a great best to address this issue and slowly but Tel 605 065 160
success as usual. These two ladies work so surely we are making inroads. There was Email briancurran39@gmail.com
hard to get these trips to work and their an initial spraying about 6 weeks ago

I find television very educating. Every handled by the author, while others felt it Beside Myself
time somebody turns on the set, I go was disturbing the reading. The absolute and Sister,
into the other room and read a book. - agreement was that the book was well Sister, both of
Groucho Marx. written, though members who had read them thrillers,
other books by Rosie Thomas said that it dealing with
Well, YOU might not like Groucho Marx, was not the best of her books. sister rivalry
but you might still snuggle up in a cosy and behaviour.
corner of the sofa with a book while the The next point A f t e r
rest of the family watches television. on the agenda approximately
was choosing 50/50 votes for
Reading brings us unknown friends - the book to the two books,
Honor de Balzac. read next. A it was decided
variation of to read both
And, not necessarily just fictional friends suggestions of them and
real book friends are getting together was put on the compare the
in Camposol Reading Group every first table: Beside two authors
Thursday in the month from 2pm to 4pm. Myself by treatment of
The last meeting was Thursday 6th April in Anne Morgan, the subject.
the Cultural Centre, Camposol. A Boy Made
of Blocks by Next meeting is Thursday May 4th and as
The book of the month was The Kashmir Keith Stuart, usual we meet in the Cultural Centre on
Shawl by Rosie Thomas. The overall Painting the Camposol B. Everybody is welcome.
opinion was that it is a good book. Some Darkness by
of the members felt that it was a bit slow Robert Goddard, The Keeper of Lost Things For further information, you can contact
to begin with, but picked up to be a page- by Ruth Hogan and Sister, Sister by Sue Chris Leiper on 968 199 441 or email
turner. Some felt that the books swapping Fortin. All of them are good books, but chrisleiper1944@gmail.com
in time between then and now was well the group was intrigued by the subject of
The Fiesta Team are now working hard already have some great prizes. Of course the Fiesta Trophy. Tickets just 5 including
on the Fiesta Weekend itself. During the we can always do with more so please email the curry!
day there will be a Laser Quest, Classic Car camposolfiesta2017@gmail.com if you
Show, as well as fun and games for all the can help with this. We are also looking for 26th/27th/28th May Madrid Cultural Trip
family. There will be MORE, much more, Tombola prizes, bottles, unwanted gifts Have you visited Madrid? If not why not
so keep watching our Fiesta Facebook Page etc. Again either email or take items to the join us for 3 days/2 nights in a 4 star Hotel
and the Chronicle for further information. Friday stall. Thank you. B & B. If you would like to go please email
camposolfiesta2017@gmail.com and
Our Fiesta Stall on Camposol B each Friday What Fundraisers do we have on we will send you the full itinerary. This
morning between 10.30am and 12.30pm offer? is a fully guided tour and costs 230 per
will be another source of info for everyone. May 9th - Quiz and Curry Night at Vista person.
We will be having a Grand Draw and we Bar, Camposol A at 7pm. Come and win
June 4th - Day trip to Bullas
Visit the El Zacatin Baroque Market and
take the Bodega Tour. Tickets 17 per
person.
June 28th Ladies Day Trip to Benidorm

Market and The Rich Bitch Show
All tickets and information are available

from the Fiesta Stall on Friday Mornings
Camposol B 10.30am-12.30pm; Rudys,
Camposol B in Tuesdays 4pm-5pm or by
emailing camposolfiesta2017@gmail.
com
Thats All For Now Folks!! More Next

Month

The beginning of April saw gales and heavy thieves, but if you spot anyone with light
rain which, although excellent for the fingers, contact us in strict confidence and
plants, prevented our Maintenance Team please be vigilant.
from working! No such excuse for the
following Mondays though. They continued Our Wednesday Volunteers have also been
the regular rota of cleaning, weeding and carrying out extensive weeding due to the
spraying including the Petanca Court on persistent showers this Spring. 4 dead
the perimeter road and were joined by trees behind the Windmill feature have
Mark who, together with John, repaired a been removed and replaced with trees and
number of large potholes including some plants donated by residents and one of the
large ones on Calle Puerto Lumbreras. memorial beds has been weeded and new
Please remember, every Euro of each now the weather is finally more settled. plants added.
members monthly payment is used to This and the planters along the dual
sweep, weed and spray the whole of Lower carriageway were completed and filled with Tickets will soon be available for our
C, though we may only reach your road 110 plants and shrubs (our largest delivery Summer Event on 25th June with live
every few weeks. If youre not a member ever). These have all been paid for by music from Scott James. Drinks will be
and see our teams working, please our fundraisers and donations and every available at our usual bargain prices from
consider contributing a little to our bucket, penny has been spent on trees, plants, the bar. Please come along and support
thank you! gravel, membrane and compost. Thank us! Further information is available on our
you everyone. Unhappily though, two chalkboards and Facebook or from John
The flowers in the new raised bed and bedding plants and one shrub have our Chairman on 634 325 427 or visit the
along its approach, on the corner of the been stolen already!! We have installed website http://www.greenfingersgard
Golf Club Road, are already looking lovely 2 motion-sensor solar spotlights to deter enandsocialgroup.com/
Have you rescued a dog or cat? or large household electrics and furniture. Volunteers
This is a lovely kind gesture and helps We also do house clearances. If you need I cant finish without the usual plea for
the poor abandoned populace of cats and us to collect the larger items please let us volunteers! There never seems to be
dogs. On the strength of your gesture know by email or call 666 186 037. You enough of us. The store is very large and
we are here to help you, either with an can drop anything else unwanted to the needs a lot of organizing and donations
unexpected vet bill or to have your new shop or to Richard who is on Camposol B have to be sorted. We are a friendly group
pet sterilized, which we always advocate. lower car park on Tuesdays 10am-12pm. and like nothing better than a cuppa and a
gab (after weve sorted stuff!) Come in and
Just pop along to Paco or Huellos vets who Location see for yourself.
are the two practices we deal with and tell Our store is in Puerto de Mazarrn. Go
them what is required. They will give you past the Mercadona/Lidl shopping centre Please contact us if you need help
a quote for treatment. If its sterilizing, towards the port. Just down the hill you Tel 666 186 037 or call at the store
you need to know the weight if it is a dog. will see Consum supermarket. Turn left Email mazarronanimalmedi_aid@zoho.
Bring the quote along to the MAMMAs shop immediately between Consum and the com

and leave it with us. Your request will be Oclock Bar. Drive up that road, Calle San
dealt with along with our other requests Juan 3rd on the left.
for assistance.
Minky a gorgeous Siamese lookalikey!

This gorgeous little girl was given a new
home on the back of an awful tragedy. Her
predecessor was attacked and killed by a
loose dog. This makes her that bit special
and she has big cat boots to fill! We will be
helping with her spaying. Good luck with
your new people...hope you like singing!!
We always need your Donations - no

matter how small; bric-a-brac, small
electrical items, nice clean summer clothes

How far has God got to go in order to If youre a drifter, choosing God may seem healthy self-esteem or feeling good about
gain your attention? difficult, but its the one choice that puts all yourself for what youve accomplished,
Have you ever called out to God for help in other choices in the shade. but He does object to us looking down on
times of trouble, only to push Him into the God wants us to do more than just drift others or taking credit for what He has
background when the pressures off? through life. done in our lives.
Are you happy to just drift through life He wants us to touch the lives of others.
when times are good? He wants us to be an influence for Him. Being a Christian is not just about what
Do you see yourself as a happy go lucky we believe; its about the way we live our
drifter? Sometimes we must become involved in lives; not just on Sundays, but every day,
painful, messy situations in order to help 24/7.
After all, when times are tough you can others.
always fall back on God; Hell always be Sometimes we can be a huge influence Why not take time out and spend a few
there. with just a smile. moments giving God your attention? It
may change your life for ever.
Our human nature tends to lead us to do God wants to use you.
what is easiest at the time, but thats not God wants your attention. Are you curious to find out more about
always what is best. God and His place in your life? Come and
Is there any real satisfaction in just drifting Is it pride thats preventing you from join us on Sunday morning. Our Sunday
through life? getting close to God? morning services start at 11.30am at Calle
Shouldnt there be more to it? You probably think that youve done okay Espinar 13, Fuente Alamo.
on your own; youre not prepared to
Whats the direction of your life? acknowledge what God has done for you. For more information telephone Rachel
Are you heading towards God or drifting (English) 618 963 976 or Pastors Gins
away from Him? God doesnt object to self-confidence, and Toi (Spanish) 629 283 080
Humanists of Murcia Vernal Equinox ears with carrots were all in evidence and
Lunch showed off the skill and enthusiasm of our
30 Humanists assembled for lunch at members.
Boca Pizza in Puerto de Mazarrn. After an
excellent meal, the entertainment began The worthy winner, was a hat decorated
with the modelling of entries for the hat with a clever combination of a spring,
competition. The brief was to decorate a a horse and an ox, made by Deryck. His
hat in any style of choice, to reflect the prize of a chocolate egg was immediately
meaning of the Equinox, and we were recycled into being the prize for his
rewarded with a wide variety of imaginative Word Puzzle Quiz, which he said was
designs. straightforward but most people found
quite hard.
Altogether an enjoyable afternoon with the

Equinox thoroughly celebrated.
to learn about the production of paprika,
almond and olive products. If you would
Gardening Club
like to join the Gardening Club, please
A large group of Darwinian Gardeners
email darwinianardeners@gmail.com
joined the coach for a trip to the Floracin in
Cieza. We were met in Cieza by Pepe who
Discussion group
was our excellent guide for the morning.
The discussion was kicked off by John
We drove through miles of orchards of stone
and Rhian on the subject of Toleration. It
fruit; peaches, apricots and plums. We
was not long into our discussion that we
learnt the different methods of protection.
realised that this had to be a conversation
Spring flowers, both real and artificial, suns In some fields there were little heaters
on tolerance and intolerance, as most of
and moons, day/night, 23.5 and rabbits on the ground; in other fields the heaters
us are striving to be tolerant of certain
were suspended
things in the world, but are also intolerant
up above the trees
of certain bad behaviour and injustices.
and tarpaulins are
Many other ideas were discussed and the
pulled over to keep
conversation was interesting and at times
the heat in. There
very humorous.
were also systems of
atomisers to coat the
Anyone is free to join us and we would
blossoms in water,
welcome all of your ideas, if you are
which when freezing,
interested contact us via the website
protects them from
humanists.bolnuevo.com
temperatures of
below zero.
Next month we will

be visiting Coato


To all our dear friends and supporters. first Friday of each month on Camposol A big thank you to Susan who makes
B. The money raised is really helping the amazing jewellery for us and which is very
We thank you for your amazing donations many families in need in this area who rely popular.
and help this month. We have done so on our fortnightly visits giving out food and
well, that we are now asking for more toiletries. If you can help, please give your donations
donations of good quality items to sell on and food to the ladies at the Table Top
the Table Top Sale which is held on the Sale or ring 659 270 885
Drop off Point

Monthly Table Top Sale, Camposol Sector
B 10am-12pm
Arthur & Marge 659 270 885/689 653

987
Email arthurlaws@hotmail.com
Email swaptearsforsmilesspain@
yahoo.com
www.swaptearsforsmiles.wix.com/
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w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /
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Oh no, I think Ive killed Ivan! into a chair. Party Night Friday 30th June at The Club
July 2016, new boy Ivans second week You ok? House, Camposol C
on the van. Its hot. No, I mean really hot; Ill be alright, I just cant see anything; An evening with Steve Fisher, BBQ by
two litres of water with no loo break kind Antoine and wine for just 10. Tickets now
of hot. First job - deliver two cupboards on sale at our Camposol shop. They will
that cunningly conceal deceivingly heavy sell out quickly!
metal framed beds that fold out once the
door is opened. Volunteers
We arrive and I look doubtfully at the To volunteer for our shops, van, walk the
narrow staircase and eight foot high dogs or donate unwanted items, please get
balustrade. in touch. Our van runs Monday, Wednesday
I dont think we can do it, I say. and Friday for collections and deliveries,
There are times when enthusiasm and a house clearance etc.
desire to help overcomes common sense.
We can lift it over the balustrade, suggests Donations
Ivan. We can give it a go if youre sure To donate/sponsor see our website www.
Ill help says the customer. noahsarcmurcia.com

Blanket in place, I tell Ivan to guide it Facebook NoahsArc Mazarron
over the parapet while I lift. No amount everythings white, he mutters. Our shops in Camposol and Puerto de
of heaving works; the top of the cupboard I had a heart attack last October, says Mazarrn 10am-2pm Monday - Saturday.
keeps catching. Sorry, youll have to lift the customer, helpfully..
while I guide. We swap and Ivan manfully (Part 2 next month: Stop trying to kill Adoption or Fostering
steps up to the plate, takes the bull by the Ivan!) Most important - if you would like to
horns and takes up the strain, literally. adopt or foster any of our dogs please
Beads of sweat break out on his brow as we Good News phone or pop in to one of our shops
lift the first over, Ivan sits down breathing In March we rescued 12 dogs and homed Rescue phone 699 352 818
heavily. 13; 6 to Finland, 2 to Germany, 1 to Austria, Camposol shop 634 332 335
Ill be alright in a minute . 1 to Holland and 3 in Spain (phew!). Puerto de Mazarrn shop 634 364 553
After the second cupboard, Ivan collapses


Name Location Price Courses Starters Main Dessert Drink Coffee Available
Amapola Bolnuevo From 3 3 3 yes btle wine no Tues-sun
Restaurant 15,00
Bar Yan Calasparra 6,50 3 4 14 yes 1 drink or dessert Mon-Fri
Bombay Calasparra 10,00 3 5 any main yes no no Everyday
Calasparra
Cafe El Alamillo 11,95 salad + 3 3 3 yes 1 drink yes Tues-Fri
Buenavista
Curry Mahal Puerto de From 3 4 chicken/ no 1 drink no Everyday
Mazarrn 5.95 beef
El Castillo del Perin 15 ( 16 5 4 Fixed yes yes yes Tues-Sun
Pinar on Sun)
Elliots Bolnuevo 9,50 3 5 5 yes no yes Mon-Sat
La Chara Isla Plana 9,50 3 4 4 yes 1 drink or dessert Tue-Sat
La Mariposa Gebas 9,00 4 4 4 yes no yes Exc Weds
& Sun
La Taberna De Isla Plana 10,70 4 4 4 yes 1 drink yes Mon-Sat
Juan Chara
La Vuelta El Alamillo, 11,50 salad+3 3 3 yes 1 drink or dessert Tues-Sat
Pto Mazarrn
Piccolo Camposol B 9,95 salad +2 4 4 no 1 drink yes Everyday
Quality Indian Camposol B 9,95 2 5 any main no no no Everyday
Spice Villa Camposol B From 3 5 chicken/ no yes no Everyday
5,95 lamb
Totana Tennis Totana 9,00 salad + 3 4 3 yes 1 drink yes Mon-Fri
Club
Tropic Anas Camposol A 6,00 2 4 10 opt 1 drink no Everyday
Viggos Pto de 10,00 4 3 3 yes 1 drink or dessert Mon-Sat
Mazarrn

Every Day Art Exhibition @ Caravaca (until 28th May) Tues-Sat 10am-2pm & 5-7pm, Sun 10am-2pm
Art Exhibition (until 31st May) @ Museo Teatro Romano, Cartagena Tues-Sat 10am-8pm & Sun 10am-2pm
Art Exhibition @ Murcia (until 9th July) Tues-Friday 10am-2pm & 5pm-8pm; Sat 11am-2pm & 5-8pm;
Sun/Public Holidays 11am-2pm
Photographic Exhibition (until 21st May) @ Cultural Centre, Alhama Mon-Fri 9am-1.30pm & 4.30pm-8pm
Exhibition of Cueva Victoria (until 28th May) @ The Archaeological Museum Los Baos, Alhama
Tues-Sat 10am-2pm & 5pm-9pm. Sun & Fiestas 10am-2pm
Free Art Exhibition (until 28th May) @ El Posito Exhibition Centre, Alhama Tues-Sat 5pm-8pm
Exhibition of Silk Industry @ Murcia (until 28th May) Tues-Friday 10am-2pm & 5-8pm, Sat 11am-2pm & 5-8pm;
Sun/Public Holidays 11am-2pm
Art Exhibition @ Cartagena (until 31st May) Tues-Sat 10am-8pm & Sun 10am-2pm
Breakfasts @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A from 3.50 (9am-12pm)

Breakfasts @ Lizs Caf, Camposol B from 9am
Breakfasts @ Skye Bar and Pizzeria, Condado de Alhama 10am-12pm
Breakfasts @ La Vuelta, El Alamillo (exc Mon)
Afternoon Teas @ Skye Bar and Pizzeria, Condado de Alhama 2-6pm
Early Bird Menu @ Curry Mahal, Pto de Mazarrn from 9.95 6-8pm
Menu del Noche @ Bombay Indian, Calasparra 12
Earlybird Menu @ Spice Villa, Camposol B 12.50 inc btl wine for 2 6-8pm
Earlybird Menu @ Quality Indian, Camposol B 12.95 6-8pm
4 Course Menu del Noche @ Curry Mahal, Pto de Mazarrn from 9.95
3 Course Menu del Noche @ Elliots, Bolnuevo (exc Sunday) 16
Special 5 Course Menu/5 Wines to Complement @ El Castillo, El Pinar 18,
20 on Sunday (exc Monday)
Every Mon Mazarrn Bay Bridge Club @ Pto de Mazarrn 9.30am

Yoga with Adrian @ Camposol A 10am
Los Palacios Garden & Community Group Working Party @ Camposol A 10am
Yoga with Lisa @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 10.30am
Reiki Tasters (1-2pm)/Reiki Share (2-4pm) @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana
Ladies Chatterbox Sew and Sew @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2.15pm
Sculpt & Tone @ CW Health & Fitness, Mazarrn Country Club 5pm
Yoga with Lisa in Spanish @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 8.30pm
Platos Combinados Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 6-8.30pm
Forget me Not Respite Care @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10.30am-1.30pm

Andreas Animal Rescue Collection @ Car Park, Camposol B 11.30am-1.30pm
Every Tue Camposol B Clean Working Party @ Commercial Centre, Camposol B 8.30-10.30am
Camposol D Sector Community Group Working Party @ Camposol D
Mazarrn Bowls Club Roll Up Day 10am

Computer Clinic @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 1-3pm
MCC Residents Library Open @ Mazarrn Country Club 2-4pm
Guitar Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 4-7pm
Blast Fat Fast @ CW Health & Fitness, Mazarrn Country Club 5pm
English/Spanish Language Exchange @ Isla Plana Social Centre 6-9pm
Menu de Noche @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
MAMAS Collection/Book Stall @ Camposol B Car Park 10am-12pm

FAST Available for New Volunteers @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 11am
Making a Difference for Collections @ Camposol A 11am-1pm
Every Wed Mar Menor Golf Society Competition
Camposol C Gardening Group Clean Up @ Camposol C 9am

Yoga with Adrian @ Camposol A 10am
Spanish Lessons for Beginners @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10am
RC Sailing Mar Menor Meeting 10.30am
Pilates with CW Health & Fitness @ Mazarrn Country Club 11am
SAMM International One Metre Club 11am
Spanish Lessons - Intermediate @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 11am
Masquerade Musicals Rehearsal @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 4pm
Mazarrn AA Group @ Meeting Room adjacent to Caada de Gallego Church 5.30pm
Tai Chi @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 5pm
Pilates @ CW Health & Fitness, Mazarrn Country Club 7pm
Line Dancing for Beginners @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7pm
Beacon of Light Meetings @ Caadas del Romero 7pm
Body Balance @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 8pm
Happy Dinner @ Amapola Restaurant, Bolnuevo 30 per cple
Age Concern @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10am-1pm

MABS Mazarrn Craft Group @ MABS Centre, Camposol B 11.30am
HAH Mar Menor Book & DVD Club 2.30-4.30pm
Every Thu Camposol Market @ Camposol A

Mazarrn Bay Bridge Club @ Pto de Mazarrn 9.30am
Mazarrn Bowls Club Roll Up Day 10am
Spangles Ladies Barbershop Harmony Chorus Rehearsals @ Los Alcazars 10am
Folk & Blues Club @ Camposol 1pm
Buddhist Meditation/Pranayama/Yoga Nigra/Meditation Practice @
Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 2pm
MCC Residents Library Open @ Mazarrn Country Club 2-4pm
Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC Meeting @ Camposol 4pm
Pilates @ CW Health & Fitness Mazarrn Country Club 5pm
French/Spanish Language Exchange @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 5-8pm
Belly Dancing (6pm)/Yoga in Spanish with Lisa (8.30pm) @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana
Line Dancing/Intermediate onwards @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B
Steak Night @ Shortys Diner, Camposol B 2 Courses from 10.50/3 Courses from 12.50
Little Starfish Dog Rescue Table Top Sale @ Lower Car Park, Camposol A from 10am
Age Concern Available @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10am-1pm
JJs Puppy Rescue Table Top Sale @ Lower Car Park, Camposol A 11am-1pm
Andreas Animal Rescue Collection @ Mazarrn Country Club 11.30am-1pm
HAH Mar Menor Book/Card Stall @ Los Narejos 2-4pm
Every Fri Friday Art Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 9.45am-12.30pm

Alison Ferrari Available with Kleeneze Products @ Camposol B 10am-1.30pm
Spanish Lessons/Beginners @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10am
Los Palacios Gardening/Community Group Book Stall @ Camposol A 10.30am-12.30pm
SAMM International One Metre Club
Spanish Lessons/Intermediate @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 11am
10 Pin Bowling/Camposol C Greenfingers Garden Group @ Totana 4pm
English/Spanish/German Language Exchange @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 6-9pm
Delivery & Take Away Available @ Shortys Diner & Restaurant, Camposol B
Fish & Chips @ Viggos, Pto de Mazarrn
Mixed Grill Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Fish & Chips @ Skye Bar and Pizzeria, Condado de Alhama 7.95 (from 12pm)
Romantic 5 Course Dinner @ Amapola Restaurant, Bolnuevo 21 per person
FAST @ Camposol B Commercial Centre

MABS Mazarrn booking events etc outside Compusurf, Camposol B 11am
Every Sat Tours of Bastida in Totana 3 10am and 12pm

The Archaeological See of Begastri Tours @ Cehegn 10.10am/11.15am/12.20am 2
Yoga in Spanish with Lisa @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 10.30am

Tourism Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas Open, Cehegn
Harlequin Rock Choir @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.15pm
Free tour of Aqua Archaeological Museum, Cartagena 6.30pm
Pizza & Burger Night @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 7pm
MABS MMM Book Sale @ Los Alczares 10am-2pm

HELP MMM Sale of up-market clothes @ Los Alczares 10am-1pm
JJs Puppy Rescue Table Top Sale @ Pto de Mazarrn
Every Sun Antique Market @ Aguilas 10am-1pm

Free Guided Tour Of The Roman Villa Site Of Villaricos in Mula 10.30am
Tradiciones Exhibition @ Sala de Exposiciones, Moratalla 11am-2pm
The Archaeological See of Begastri Open @ Cehegn 10.10am/11.15am/12.20am 2
Tourism Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas Open, Cehegn
Board Games @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 5pm
Delivery & Take Away Available @ Shortys Diner, Camposol B

Sunday Roast @ Shortys Diner, Camposol B from 6.50 (excl 16th when 3 Course
available at 11.95)
3 Course Sunday Lunch @ La Vuelta, El Alamillo 13.50 inc a drink
3 Course Sunday Roast @ Lizs Cafe, Camposol B 10 inc a drink
Roast Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas from 10.50
3 Course Sunday Lunch @ Elliots, Bolnuevo 11
Paella Day @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn
Live Entertainment @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 3pm
San Animal Santuario Dog Walking @ Aguilas

Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre Open Day @ Rojales 1-4pm
MAY
Monday 1 Dia del Trabajo (Labour Day National Holiday)

Fiestas del Barrio de San Jos Obrero, Alcantarilla
Fiestas of la Santisima y Vera Cruz, Caravaca (up to & inc 5 May)
Mazarrn Bahia Lions @ Camposol A 5pm
Tuesday 2 Trip to Wine Horses at Caravaca with Viajes Dragontours 19

Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 35 inc bike/guide/safety equip
Welcome Book Swap @ ICA Medical Centre, Camposol B 10am-12pm
Family Treasure Hunt @ Calblanque National Park, Cartagena (2nd 28th May)
Stamp Collectors Meeting @ Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrn 6pm
HAH Volunteers Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 10.30am
Wednesday 3 Santisima y Vera Cruz, Caravaca de la Cruz

Santa Cruz, Abanilla
Los Mayos, Alhama de Murcia
Fiestas de la Santa Cruz, El Estrecho, Fuente lamo
Santa Cruz, Ulea

Los Nietos Golf Society Game
Welcome Petanca @ Camposol A 2pm
MABS MMM Volunteers Meeting @ Centro Civico, Roda Bar, Roda 11.15am
Age Concern Volunteers Meeting @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 12pm
Age Concern Talking Shop Social @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.30-3.30pm
Forget Me Not Dorothy Kay Memorial Mile 5 8pm
Thursday 4 Camposol Reading Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2-4pm

1st of 6 Part Documentary on Silk Industry @ Murcia 8pm
Friday 5 Camposol Golf Association Game @ Lorca 25 inc buggy

Costa Calida Country Music Club Dance/Los Alacranes @ Camposol A 4 7.45pm
Piano & Orchestral Concert @ Auditoria de Batel, Cartagena. Free Pre-Orchestra Talk
7.45pm Concert 12 8.30pm
Classical Concert Rachmaninov & Beethoven @ Auditorio Infanta Doa Elena,
Aguilas 15 9pm
MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pm

Mazarrn Bahia Leo Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7-9pm
Saturday 6 XXXII Triathlon in Aguilas

Guided Visit to Alhama Castle 3 11am
Free Guided Tour of Alhama Thermal Baths in Spanish 11am
ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista Centre, Lo Pagan 10.30am
Welcome Meeting @ Camposol A 2pm
Guided Moon Bike Ride @ Murcia 8.30pm
Roast Meats Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Forget Me Not Jumble Sale @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10.30am-1pm

Forget Me Not Art & Craft Display @ Camposol 11am-2pm
Sunday 7 XXXII Triathlon in Aguilas

Artisan Market @ Bullas 9am-2pm
Free Guided Theatrical Tour of Aguilas 10.30am
Mazarrn FC v CD Plus Ultra (home)
Free Guided Tour of Bullas 11am/12pm/1pm
The Geckos @ Blues House, Bolnuevo 3pm
MABS MMM Race for Life @ Los Alcazares 11am 10 (5 for children)
Monday 8 World Red Cross Day
Guided Walk/4 Course Lunch inc beer/wine @ La Mariposa, Gebas 12
Tuesday 9 Europe Day
Camposol Fiesta Fund Raiser Quiz/Curry Night @ Camposol A 5 (inc curry) 7pm
Wednesday 10 General Meeting of Sailing Association Mar Menor @ Los Narejos 11am
FAST Trip to Guadalest/Falls of Algar

MABS Murcia NW Volunteers Meeting @ 5pm
Thursday 11 Ladies Chatterbox Group @ The Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2pm

Two Plays by Los Canovas Players @ Los Canovas Theatre 8pm
Friday 12 River Rafting/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport/guide/safety equip
Murder Mystery Night @ La Mariposa, Gebas
Open Door/Dave Scott Morgan @ Condado de Alhama 7.30pm
Play in Spanish @ Teatro Cine Velasco, Alhama 5 - 9pm
Making a Difference Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 10am2pm

FAST Book Stall @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
Saturday 13 Free Guided Walk in Sierra Espua National Park for over 12 years of age 9am
Free Childrens Activity Design/Decoration of T-Shirts @ Murcia from 10am
Free Guided Tour of Historic Aguilas 11am
Tour of Santiago de La Ribera in 1000 Steps 11am
Free Guided Tour of Mula (in Spanish) 11.30am
Free Guided Boat Trip from La Manga to Santiago de la Ribera 12.15pm
Grand Procession of Floats/Carriages @ Yecla
Free Evening Street Theatre @ Iglesia de San Lazaro, Alhama

Sunday 14 Artisan Market @ Mula
41km Guided Tour - Santuario de la Virgen de la Esperanza to Basilica,
Caravaca de la Cruz 7 8am
V Walk Against Hunger from Iglesia de San Lazaro, Alhama 15 adults/10 children 8.30am
Free Childrens Workshop on Silk Production @ Murcia (ages 5-12)
Free Choral Concert @ Teatro Cine Velasco, Alhama 12pm
Free Flamenco Concert @ Casa Cultura, Alhama 12.30pm
Mazarrn FC v FC Cartagena (away)
Mara Bang Band @ Blues House, Bolnuevo 3pm
Monday 15 San Isidro, Yecla/Fortuna/Mula
Tuesday 16 Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 35 inc bike/guide/safety equip
Free Adult Workshop on Silk Production @ Mula 6pm
Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC End of Season Player of the Year Function @ Camposol C
HELP MMM General Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 11.30am

MABS MMM 3 Course Ladies Lunch @ Torre de la Horadado 10.95 1.30pm
Wednesday 17 Welcome House Card Crafting Class @ Cehegn 11am

Free Adult Workshop on Silk Production @ Mula 6pm
Welcome Dance/Road Runner (Rock n Roll) @ Camposol A 8
Thursday 18 Discover Almeria with Viajes Dragontours 19

MCC Residents Social Club Trip to La Zenia/Iceland 8 (non-members 9)
Photographic Exhibition @ Cultural Centre, Alhama until 2nd June
Friday 19 River Rafting/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport/guide/safety equip
Open Door Chill n Grill Night @ Condado de Alhama 7pm
Performance by Pea La Seda Folklore Group @ Murcia 8.30pm

Violin & Orchestral Concert @ Auditoria de Batel, Cartagena. Free Pre-Orchestra Talk
7.45pm. Concert 12 8.30pm
Elche Symphonic Orchestra @ Auditorio Infanta Doa Elena, Aguilas 15 9pm
MABS Mazarrn Book Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 9am-1pm

MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pm
MABS MMM Share & Care Group @ San Javier 11am-1pm
Mazarrn Bahia Leo Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7-9pm
Saturday 20 Artisan Market @ Paseo de las Comunidades Autnomos, Pto de Mazarrn 10am-2pm
Free Childrens Activity Giant Mural Painting @ Murcia from 10am
Free Guided Walk in Caaveros Nature Reserve, Moratalla 10.30am.
Free Guided Tour of Cehegn
Free Theatrical Visit of Alhama In Spanish 11am
Night of the Museum @ Cartagena 8pm-2am
Curry Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A

Harlequin Rock Choir Performance @ Pto de Mazarrn 12.30pm
Sunday 21 Artisan Market @ Caravaca

Artisan Market in La Feria Street, Alhama
Ruta del Ferrocarril (Railway Route) with Aguilas Tourist Information Centre
Artisan Market @ Sanctuary de la Esperanza, Calasparra 10am-6pm
Free Guided Tour of Military Instillations, Cartagena 10.30am
Free Theatrical Visit of Alhama (in Spanish) 11am
Guided Walk to Sierra Espua from Alhama 3
Free Guided Tour of the Historical Quarter of Caravaca (in Spanish) 11.15am
Car Boot Sale @ Gran Via, Cehegn
Welcome House/Bobby @ Cehegn

Music from Star Wars @ Auditoria de Batel, Cartagena 7.30pm. 35/40/50
Monday 22 Guided Walk/4 Course Lunch inc beer/wine @ La Mariposa, Gebas 12
Tuesday 23 Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 35 inc bike/guide/safety equip
MABS MMM Auction from 11am
Wednesday 24 Fiestas de Mayo, Alcantarilla
Straight Down The Middle Golf Society Game
Thursday 25 Corpus Christi y Virgen de la Salud, Archena
Introduction to Solar Energy Seminar @ Camposol A, 10.30am-12pm
Free Concert Chantador del Mal dAmor @ Murcia
Friday 26 Camposol Fiesta Fund Raiser 3 Day Fully Guided Trip to Madrid 230
Open Door/Harlequin Rock Band @ Condado de Alhama 9pm
Making a Difference Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 10am2pm

HELP MMM Charity Market @ Los Alcazres 11am-1pm
Age Concern Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
FAST Book Stall @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
Saturday 27 Free Guided Tour of Historic Aguilas 11am

XIV Mountain Half Marathon in Calasparra 6.30pm from Gran Via
Greek Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
FAST Spring Fayre @ Camposol A 11am-3pm
Sunday 28 Free Guided Tour of Yecla Vineyards/Wine Tasting 9am

Lets go crazy in Murcia 6km Obstacle Race @ Murcia 10am
Artisan Market @ Plaza del Castillo, Cehegin 10am
Highway 61 @ Blues House, Bolnuevo 3pm

Classic Theatre with Reina Juana @ Auditorio Infanta Doa Elena, Aguilas
14 (10 disc) 9pm
Tuesday 30 Ladies Chatterbox Group Trip to Ikea/Nueva Condomina 9.30am

Monthly B Clean Meeting @ Camposol B 4pm
MABS Mazarrn Volunteer Meeting @ Camposol B 11.30am
Wednesday 31 Camposol Golf Association Game
Age Concern Menu del Dia @ Pto de Mazarrn

JUNE
Thursday 1 Fiestas Trinitario-Berberiscas, Torre Pacheco
Camposol Reading Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2-4pm
Friday 2 Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 35 inc bike/guide/safety equip
Costa Calida Country Music Club Dance/Johnny Scott @ Camposol A 4 7.45pm
Saturday 3 ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista Centre, Lo Pagan 10.30am
BBQ Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Harlequin Rock Choir Performance @ Mazarrn 9pm

FAST Darts Night @ Camposol B
Sunday 4 Artisan Market @ Bullas 9am-2pm

Camposol Fiesta Fund Raiser Trip to Bullas Market/Bodega Tour 17
Monday 5 River Rafting/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport/guide/safety equip
Mazarrn Bahia Lions @ Camposol A 5pm
Tuesday 6 Stamp Collectors Meeting @ Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrn 6pm
HAH Volunteers Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 10.30am


After our big screen/projector night in Murcia Region will be with us that night (5th
April, when everyone received a Cadburys May). As well as playing the mandatory
Cream Easter Egg, roll on Friday 5th May! guitar, they also play mandolin, fiddle,
accordion and a tea chest bass and they
all look the part with their long coats. It
should be a great night correction! It
WILL be a great night.
Our monthly dances are held in Marianos,

Camposol A, starting at 7.45pm with the
live act coming on at 9pm. Entry is only 4.
This venue has the biggest dance floor in
this region - big enough to accommodate
everyone; line dancers, couple dancing, any more information, have a look at our
jiving or just shuffling around. Facebook page.
For several years we have tried to book On Friday 2nd June we have a return Ann and Roys line dance classes continue
a Spanish Country band, but we simply visit from Johnny Scott who gave us an in the Camposol Culture Centre each
couldnt find one; until now! Los Alacranes, exceptional night last December. No doubt Wednesday and Thursday. They can be
a band recently formed in the North of it will the same again! If you need/want contacted on 968 974 951
Banishing The Brexit Blues a space that is unique in the world. May 18th Discover Almeria, optional
The lovely month of May is finally with us tickets to the Civil War Shelters and the
almost a year ago, Britain decided to leave Now that spring has brought lovely weather, Alcazaba (Arab Castle).
the EU and to begin the process of Brexit. have you thought about doing The Way?
I dont pretend to know much about this This is the famous route beginning in
perhaps no-one does yet, but I can suggest different places, but all ending up in
lots of ways to help you forget about it! Santiago de Compostela. Either walking or
by bicycle, let Dragontours organize this
May is the month of flowers, perhaps experience for you. To make things easier,
nowhere more so than Cordoba where the we can organize transfer of your luggage
people open the doors to their homes and between stops and leaving you to enjoy
invite you to enjoy their patios, explosions the Camino without lugging a heavy back-
of flowers and colours; proof of a year-long pack the whole way. Stops can be either in
dedication to their potted gardens held a hotel, a rural house or hostel/pension.
within closed walls. Once a year this year Breakfast is included and various options June 7th The Pirates Island, bus and
from May 2nd until 14th these incredible are available. In order to have a certificate boat trip for a perfect chill-out day.
spaces are open to all visitors. There is still of having completed the way, you must June 28th the first of our summer
time to book your hotel and a guided tour do at least 100km walking or 200km Benidorm Market Trips.
of the equally incredible Cathedral-Mosque, on a bicycle. You can walk from Lugo to
Santiago on the Primitive Way, the first to Get information on these trips and anything
be documented historically by Alfonse II of else in the way of travel, in our office on
Asturias in the IX Century. There is also the Camposol A Commercial Centre, or by
French Way, the Silver Way, the English sending an email to info@dragontours.
Way from Ferrol to Santiago (documented net.
since the XI Century) and the Portuguese Tel 968 199 021
Way among other options. Walk through See you soon!
forests, along the sea, through ancient
stone villages and beautiful scenery. Photo copyright:
Everyone who does The Way for whatever Alcazaba: http://almeria360.com/
reason is changed by the experience. Pop Refugios: http://www.grupotejera.com/
in and get your free brochure.
Last but not least, take note of our coming

day-trips; a perfect way to spend a day and
learn about Spanish history and culture.
May 2nd the famous Wine Horse Festival
in Caravaca de la Cruz.

Introduction to Present Simple Simple tense. In English this simply has changed.
means saying things like I go, you go, he
I seem to have found a new mission in life. goes, we go, they go and so on, for every Lets look at an example we all (hopefully)
Only a few years ago everyone wanted verb you can think of. We mainly use this recognize, so that you know what I mean.
to know how to buy fruit and veg in the tense to talk about things that are habitual Tengo most of us know by now means I
market, how to order food and drink and or part or our daily routine (I get up at have and tienes means you have in the
how to identify cuts of meat. I was pretty 7am. I start work at 9am etc). We also familiar form.
good at the first two, never so good at the use it to describe general truths about the
dead animal thing, but I managed to make world. (The sun rises in the east; The world If we wanted to be more complete we would
a living out of going over and over basic is round; My mother lives in Wales). In say yo tengo (I have) and t tienes (you
phrases to help people get by in Spanish. Spanish it has one or two more uses, but all have) as yo means I and t is the familiar
Im concerned about for now is that we all word for you. However, because the
In recent years there has been a dramatic know what were talking about. words tengo and tienes are completely
change in my working life on many fronts, different from each other and recognizable,
but one of them is to do with the type of If you look at our English example again the Spanish do not usually bother adding
Spanish language people are now wishing (I go, you go, he goes, we go, they go) the person words as well, unless they want
to learn. Most of the people I now come you will notice that we make no changes to to be particularly emphatic.
into contact with have managed to get by the word go at all, apart from he goes
in Spain for a year or two and are now and she goes. To communicate the This is basically why English speaking people
keen to move forward and understand information about who goes we have to find Spanish verbs so difficult: it is because
the language in more depth. I put this place person word, in front I, you, he, they function in a fundamentally different
change partly down to the shortage of new she, we and they. In grammar these way from English. My mission over the
English speaking people moving to Spain person words are called Personal Subject next few months is to explain how they do
at present, but mostly because the ones Pronouns, although you dont need to know work and hopefully dispel some of those
who have been here for some time seem that to use them. clouds of confusion that have accumulated
to have got themselves into a huge muddle over the years!
about grammar. Now I spend most of my The Spanish language does all this rather
time trying to sort them out and getting the differently, because that word go, and Jane Cronins Step by Step Spanish
message across that Spanish grammar isnt every other verb as well, changes in form articles are available as e-books at www.
as difficult as it looks its just different! depending on who is performing the action. janecronin.eu where you can also obtain
Because of this change of form, it is not Janes Step by Step Internet Spanish
In view of this, were now going to look at that important to place a person word in course.
one of the most basic aspects of Spanish front. The form of the verb itself gives us
grammar which is the verb in the Present the information about who by the way it

Our April Stapleford competition was held We would meal & social evening.
at the Mar Menor golf course. 18 players like to thank
took part on a blustery day. Prizes were for A v a l o n Our next Golf Day is at Lorca on Wednesday
Overall Winner, Longest Drive, front & back for their 3rd May.
9 individual score. sponsorship
for the day. Anybody interested in joining us, please
The Overall Winner was Mick McGovern contact Iain Furniss at casabromley@
with 35 pts. After the hotmail.com
Nearest the Pin went to new member Mick golf we all
Springer. returned to
Mick Mc Govern won the longest drive. El Fraille Bar
Mick Lockley won Front 9 with 21 pts. & Restaurant
2nd shot Nearest the Pin went to Peter in the village
Eades. where 39
Back 9 went to Brummie Dave Tipping. enjoyed a
At the beginning of April the RC Sailing in our Spring Series of races. At the time entering the Campeonato de Espaa in
Group Mar Menor were invited to take of writing we have only one more week Almeria, so another opportunity to take on
part in Murcia Regions annual Fiesta del of racing left before the final result is the big boys!
Deporte, a showcase for all kinds of sporting determined.
and leisure activities held at the Parque Also in May on Wednesdays we will begin
de Fofo in the City. Five of our members regular weekly sailing for our Summer
represented the Group and organised a Cup competition. This will take place
series of informal races to showcase our at our normal location at Lo Pagan and
hobby. The location provided conditions will continue until the end of June when
completely different from those which we we take a break during the height of the
normally experience at Lo Pagan. The city summer.
centre lake is relatively shallow, concrete
lined and shelves very gradually on all
sides. Not only is it surrounded by trees
and bushes, but by high rise buildings too.

All of this made the racing interesting to
say the least. Just when a skipper thought
he had the measure of the constant wind
shifts he could find himself aground having
strayed too close to the edge of the pond. In March the Group was represented at the
All in all though it was a good experience in International IOM meeting in Torrevieja
difficult conditions and a great opportunity and in Alicante at the Trofeo Club Nautico
to fly the flag for the Group. competition. At the Internationals our best
placed helm, Stuart, came in at 28th out of
Meanwhile, at our regular Wednesday a fleet of 34; no mean achievement when
meetings, it wasnt just the temperature sailing against the best Spanish skippers
that was hotting up as skippers competed and some top names from the rest of You can find information about our group
Europe. There was and activities on our website www.
a smaller fleet of 12 rcsailingmarmenor.com with a link
in Alicante, but some to our Facebook page were you will find
top competitors racing results and all the latest news.
among them
included the current
Spanish National
Champion. Our sole
representative, Terry,
finished the two
days of racing in 10th
place. Well done!
Over the weekend of

April 29th May 1st
we have members

After beautiful weather at the beginning The format for the day was a Yellow Ball
of March, our visit to Aguilon on the 13th team event, with the winning team having
was really looked forward to by everyone. achieved the highest combined Stableford
Unfortunately 13 turned out to be very score. Players take turns with a special
unlucky for us and by the time our first tee yellow ball and the points scored on the
time approached the heavens opened up hole are doubled. If the teams yellow ball
by the proverbial bucket load. is lost, so does the chance to double a
players score. The main thing about the
As we are Sun on our backs golfers, it whole event was to enjoy the day, which all
was a unanimous decision to postpone players agreed had been achieved 100%.
the event. This turned out to be a great Dave Bullimore (guest), Daniel Hawk The winners, with a magnificent combined
decision as by the 21st the Sun had made (Guest) Ray Reynolds, Kevin Jones and Stableford score of 135 was the team lead
a comeback. With the date change, some Harry Pearson. by Glenn Read, ably assisted by Allen
members were unable to join us, but we This months competition was sponsored Evans, Andy Paul and Jack Stockdale.
were very happy to welcome some guests, by TJ Electrical, Camposol B. A big thank
two for which, were in awe of the layout you to Jeff and Tracey and the boys for The day was sponsored by the Great Golf
and condition of the course, itself a great their support towards our Kids in Need Company, Balsicas. The GGC Trophy, was
credit to JJ the course director and his Golf Society charity works. For people who presented to the winning team by Terry
staff. dont know our society, last year we raised Adams.
nearly 6,000 for the sick and needy
All in all, the individual performances were children in our area. Nearest the Pin, sponsored by the Costa
up to standard, as were the excuses; Clida Chronicle, was also held on all par
missed putts all down to The greens were Hacienda del Alamo 10th April 3 holes, with some incredibly close efforts
like lightening; wayward drives Fancy A welcome at holes designed for players of almost
putting a bunker there etc. return of professional standard. Congratulations
beautiful to Frank Middleton, Neil MacFarlane and
Results: g o l f i n g Harry Pearson
Overall winner with 35 points was w e a t h e r
Lenny Whalen, followed closely by Neil saw Los To find out more about our society, whether
MacFarlane. Congratulations to both and Reyes at you want to join, help, or know of a good
special mention to Terry Adams who played the fantastic cause where maybe we can help, please
with one arm tied behind his back and had Hacienda contact:
left his glasses at home - well thats his course and Dave Perry lorzenhof.dp@gmail.com
excuse!! players were Barry Martin barrymartin.spain@gmail.
g r e e t e d com
We ran NTPs on all par 3s and with the with a cup Terry Adams d11toddy@yahoo.co.uk
very still conditions, this proved to be very of coffee Facebook Los Reyes Golf Society
competitive. and a bacon
Winners: baguette.

Our March outing was to the ever improving her run of good form coming in first with the Pin prize winners along with Maurice
Camposol Golf course and it is good to 33 points with Maurice Nafzger a close and our guest Elaine Willetts with Dave
see all the ground staff busy working on second, with 29 points. Gautier completing the line-up.
the course. The sun was shining and the
temperature remained warm throughout
the day helping Gerry McRobert, always
consistent, to come in top spot overall with
37 points. This score also gave Gerry first
place in Division One with Neil McFarlane in
second place in this division with 30 points.
Paul Western took top spot in Division Dave also scooped the Twos Money Pot
Three with 30 points, just ahead of Peter and went home 44 better off.
Hansford and his points score of 29.
Should anyone wish to join FOGGS or just
Also worth a mention is Tony Stokes who play as a guest please contact us by emailing
played his first game with Fuente Old info@fuenteoldguardgolfsociety.com
Guard coming joint fifth overall with 29
In Division Two Karen Jones continued points. Tony was also among the Nearest

Formula 1 Race Report N 1 2017- by and ended with Val, Ham, Kimi, Seb & 50.491s followed by the Williams duo Mas
Dave Bass Ricci the top five with Eric, Ocon, Alo, Hlk & Lan, with Jnr & Gro making up the top
2017 Formula 1 Rolex & Chico being eliminated. Then came the five. FP2, did not start as the weather had
Australian Grand Prix. top ten shootout where 10 drivers are left not improved so no cars on track for that
Albert Park. Round 1. to fight for pole and once again the drivers 90 minutes. Saturday morning for FP3 was
58 laps @ were quick to get out and put in a banker lap. much brighter with a dry circuit. There were
5.303km/3.295ml = Ricci crashed out after 7 minutes (another quite a few lock-ups, spins & offs during the
307.574km/191.117ml. red flag situation). At the restart, with just 1 hour session, but no major problems. Seb,
5 minutes left to fight for pole, it got very Kimi, Val, Ham & Massa were the top five.
Lap record 1m 24.125s held by M. exciting as times were exchanged. Ham did
Schumacher Ferrari (2004). it yet again with Seb very close behind Val. Qualifying in the afternoon was still bright but
Kimi & Max made up the top five. Stroll & with the mist approaching in the distance.
Schumi holds the record of most wins at this Ricci were handed 5 place grid penalties for Gio had a race with a bird on his way round
circuit. gearbox changes after their accidents. the circuit. Gro had a puncture causing him
to spin off, but he recovered. Max had to
There is only one full rookie this year; With the grid now down to 20 cars, Ricci had return to the garage suffering with an engine
Canadian teenager Lance Stroll driving in a problem on the way to the grid and had software problem and just as the chequered
the Williams. to return to the pits. Hlk took the wrong flag came out Gio had a huge crash exiting
grid slot causing the start to be aborted the final corner and into the barriers on
The first 20 minutes of FP1 was spent doing as last year. After the second formation the start/finish straight heavily damaging
system checks so not much excitement for lap the race was again reduced to 57 laps. his Sauber. Out in that session went Ocon,
the fans until the drivers started putting in Eventually they all got away, with the top five Max, Joly, Gro & Van. The top five drivers
timed laps. Ocon spent the first 30 minutes all maintaining their positions. Mag clipped were Seb, Ham, Kimi, Val & Lan. Q2 was
in the garage with the mechanics working Eric putting both cars in the gravel at turn 3, delayed for 10 minutes so the debris could
on his pink car. Van only managed to do an but they managed to get going again. Ricci be cleared from the main straight. The 15
install lap in his McLaren before returning to had to start from the pit lane, but was 2 laps minute session went very smoothly giving
the garage for a check-over. At the half way down. Seb got ahead during the pit stop. Gro the drivers some good laps. Gio did not run
point Stroll was the quickest through the was the first retiree on lap 15 with smoke after his accident and went out with his team
speed trap and Joly had a short session due pouring from his VF-17. Brake problems for mate. Then came the all-important top ten
to a seal problem. Apart from that it was Joly caused him to retire, then Eric with shoot-out and Ham got his 6th successive
a fairly clear session with Ham, Val, Ricci, hydraulic trouble caused by his clash with pole. Rookie Lan was in the top ten in only
Max & Kimi the top five. Mag. Ricci only made it to lap 32, stopping his second GP.
with an engine failure. Rookie Stroll was the
FP2 in the afternoon started with Alo sitting next casualty on lap 44, followed by Mag on Gro & Joly were both handed a five place
in the garage for 35 minutes with his car lap 50 with suspension failure and finally Alo, grid penalty and 3 penalty points for not
up on the jacks. Joly crashed and the red adding to his frustrating weekend, retired. slowing sufficiently under the double waved
flags came out for a short while as his There were a few good battles going in the yellow flags. Gio was also given a 5 place
RS17 was removed. Massa had gearbox midfield making it an exciting race. Seb penalty for an unscheduled gearbox change
gremlins and pulled off the track. Gro had drove very well to take the win and his and after his accident.
more brake issues. Max ran wide and lost Ferraris first since Singapore 2015. Ham
some bodywork as he ran over the kerbs and did well, as did Val in his first race for the The circuit was very wet after an earlier
littered the circuit with debris, then Eric went silver arrows to give Mercedes a 2 3 finish. downpour so all drivers except Jnr were on
off and beached his C36 that brought out the Kimi & Max made up the top five. Massa, the intermediate tyres. Joly started from the
VSC. After an action-packed 90 minutes on his return after the shortest retirement pit lane.
Ham was at the top again with Seb, Val, on record, was best of the rest in 6th place.
Kimi & Ricci making up the top five. Checo, Jnr, Dani & Ocon the final points They all got away well until Checo hit the
finishers. back of Lan and forced the rookie into the

FP3 on Saturday was cloudy with a chance of gravel trap. Gio had another big crash in the
rain. The big surprise of the weekend came 13 of the 20 starters finished the race with 6 same place as qualifying bringing out the
when Wehrlein announced he would not on the lead lap. Kimi recorded the fastest lap safety car for 4 laps with the drivers having
take part in the remainder of the event due of 1m 26.538s on lap 56. The drivers made to use the pit lane as the main straight was
to fitness concerns. His replacement was 21 pit stops between them. being cleared. Hlk was handed a 5 second
Ferrari reserve driver Antonio Giovinazzi penalty for overtaking during the VSC and
making his F1 debut. Kimi had a puncture Chinese GP. Shanghai another 10 seconds for overtaking behind
and took to the escape road, but managed International circuit the safety car as well as 4 penalty points.
to limp back to the pits. Massa had a brake Round 2. Val had a spin trying to get heat into his
problem and his team mate Stroll hit the wall tyres and lost a lot of places meaning a fight
bringing out the red flags with 10 minutes 56 Laps @ 5.451km through the field to get back to the front
remaining. The session was not restarted. /3.387ml = 305.066kms /189.559mls. end. It was a bad day for McLaren as both
Seb, Val, Ham, Kimi & Hlk were the top Lap record 1m 32.238s held by M. drivers retired; Van with a fuel flow problem
five runners. Schumacher Ferrari (2004). and Alo with a broken driveshaft. Dani also
retired with a hydraulic issue.
Qualifying in the afternoon, started with FP1 had a very disappointing start to the
a slightly altered system with only 20 cars weekend for the teams; drivers and the Ham took the chequered flag from pole
participating. 5 would be knocked out in Q1 fans had wet and misty conditions causing and recorded the fastest lap clocking 1m
and another 5 in Q2. The Williams crew were the session to be red flagged soon after it 35.378s. Seb & Max joined in on the podium
still working on Strolls car, but he got out started due to the medical helicopter not celebrations.
with just 6 minutes remaining. There were being able to land at the designated hospital.
more issues for McLaren as Van was told After a 40 minute delay the session was The drivers made 33 pit stops during the race
to pit with a fuel flow problem. Ham, Kimi, resumed. Both Haas drivers spun off but got (33 less than last year). Of the 20 starters
Max, Val & Hlk were the top five and Joly, going again. Hlk beached his Renault in the 15 finished the race. The pit stop award for
Stroll, Van, Mag & Gio were the 5 drivers gravel at turn 3 before the red flags came the second time this season went to Williams
to be eliminated. Q2 was still very cloudy, so out again. The 20 drivers only completed 88 (Massa) after a 2.52s stop.
the drivers were very keen to get out in case laps between them in the 90 minutes, with
of rain. Apart from Alo suffering with a loss Mag doing the most with 8. Only 14 drivers Ricci & Checo were both reprimanded for
of power it was a problem-free 15 minutes recorded times and Max came out on top 1m turning up late for the National Anthem.

The Los Amigos Golf competition for basic requirements of the Keystone Cops Division 2: Winner with 30 points, Arthur
April was held at our local course at advanced driving course. Anthoney.
Camposol. Organised by Vice-Captain Les, Second possibility: he tried to emulate a Division 3: Winner with 27 points, Les
we were split into two groups and teed off one winged aircraft trying to take-off on a Jales. (On countback from Allen Evans).
simultaneously on Tee no.1 and Tee no. 10. circular runway.
Calling for help from his former police
Glenns Gladiators led the charge on the partner would have been to no avail as his
first. Meanwhile, Tee No.10 was led by dog is now retired.
Gerry and his Pacemakers. Unfortunately,
two members had to drop out at the very
last minute. First casualty was Dennis,
(Monsieur le Secretaire), suffering from
Man Flu. Second casualty was Tony, (the
Drummer Boy from Illinois, Northants.)
who, instead of going crash, boom, bang,
went sick with a recurrence of a long term
injury. In Tonys case, crash or CRACK,
means driver hitting ball, BOOM is the ball
going supersonic and BANG is the ball re-
entering the atmosphere and landing some
distance down the fairway.
One member, an ex-PC, displayed driving Nearest the Pin Winners:

skills of a different kind. Proceeding along Hole 3: Chris Jowett
the fairway in an orderly fashion, he Hole 5: Gordon Neilson
caught his foot between the accelerator Hole 11: Keith Collins
and the brake on his buggy. Witnesses After an excellent supper meal in the Hole 13: Harry Pearson
reported what happened next as having Camposol Golf Club restaurant, Vice-
two possibilities: Captain Les Dryden announced the results
First possibility: with one leg at right angles and presented the trophies as follows:
to the direction of travel, he commenced Division 1: Winner with 32 points, Keith
a circular manoeuvre that resembled the Davis. (On countback from Harry Pearson).

After an excellent unbeaten run stretching to the home game against Alcantarilla 21st March at Hotel la Cumbre, Puerto
back eleven games to 4th December, FC on 2nd April. Thanks to all our main de Mazarrn was a resounding success.
Mazarrn FC were finally beaten in the sponsors, Ibex Insurance and The Club Guests enjoyed a superb five course dinner
local derby away to CD Bala Azul. In front House, Camposol, Westfield Health, and before guest speaker Alvin Martin gave a
of a large and vociferous crowd, Mazarrn Expat Pensions. Thanks also to those local fascinating and humorous talk on his life as
were second best on the day losing 3-0. businesses who kindly sponsored a hole a professional footballer. Comedian Gary
Two drawn games followed, at home to at the Golf Day - Rudys Cafe Bar; Hair Marshall then had the audience in stitches
AD Alquerias and away to CF Molina which by Carol; The Salon, Camposol; Mercers with his unique brand of comedy before
saw Mazarrn drop out of the play- Spanish Property; Mister Print Graphics; the evening was rounded with music and
off positions with just five games of the Aguatech Pool Cleaning; Shortys Diner & dancing to the fabulous sounds of Woody.
regular season remaining. Four games Restaurant; Another World Properties,
without a win has created a gap of four Piccolos and Spice Villa; 2let2sell2buy.
points between Mazarrn in 7th place and com; Quick Save; Healthy H2O and TJ
CF Molina in 6th, although Mazarrn have Electricals. Finally a special thank you to
a game in hand on the three teams above all those who supported and took part in
them. Three of the five remaining games the three events.
are against teams struggling towards the
bottom of the league, but the last game The Golf
of the season is away to 3rd placed FC Tournament
Cartagena. was won
by the
Mazarrons home games are normally host team,
played on Sundays with varying kick off Camposol
times. Admission is 4 with juveniles under Club de Golf
16 free. Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC captained by
organise a supporters coach to most away Aaron Maund The Los Amigos trip to the Costa Del
games at 8 for members and 10 for non- and they Sol - 5th-8th May staying for three nights
members. Book at the weekly Los Amigos received at a three star hotel in Fuengirola is fully
meetings. Full details of all games, dates the Los booked. The trip will include an evening
and kick off times are advertised in the local Amigos de trip to Puerto Banus and a visit to the
media, on www.mazarronfc.es, on Los Mazarrn beautiful village of Mijas.
Amigos de Mazarrn FC Facebook page FC
fb.me/mazarron2016 and on posters at Celebrity The End of Season Player of the Year
various points throughout Camposol and Golf Trophy Function & Presentation Evening will
Mazarrn. for 2017 be at The Club House, Camposol C on
from Andy Tuesday 16th May when entertainment will
Remaining fixtures: S k i n n e r be provided by the Geckos. A plated BBQ
Sunday 30th April - Jumilla CD - away of the sponsors, Expat Pensions. There supper will be served and players and staff
Sunday 7th May - CD Plus Ultra - home were also prizes for the mens and ladies from Mazarrn FC will be in attendance.
Sunday 14th May - FC Cartagena - away Longest Drives and for the Nearest the Pin Tickets are 10 for members and 15 for
on holes 3 and 13. Celebrities Alvin Martin, non-members.
The March Los Amigos Luncheon Club Tony Currie and Gary Marshall helped with
visit was to the Spaniard Inn, Hacienda del the presentations. Los Amigos Vice President Alan Lyle and
Alamo. For a change a more English type his wife Sue will again be hosting one of
menu was served including an enormous their excellent summer BBQs and Quiz
steak pie which proved too much for Nights on 7th July at 7pm. The cost is 10
some!! Altogether it was another excellent and numbers are limited to 40.
day with good company, food and drinks.
The April Luncheon Club outing was on Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC meet every
Wednesday 26th April to the Restaurante Thursday at The Club House, Camposol C
El Hermanos Manola, Aledo and we will at 4pm except the last Thursday of each
report on this next month. month which is reserved for the Members
Business Meeting and open to members
only.
Tickets and info pamada.1130@yahoo.

co.uk
The 8th Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC

Gala Evening and Dinner on Tuesday
The various events held during the Los

Amigos Gala Week raised a fantastic
total of 5,650 for Mazarrn FC, by far
and away the best figure achieved in the
eight years since the Gala began. A cheque
for this amount was presented to the
President of Mazarrn FC, Ruben, prior

Sponsored Monthly Club Competition the winning team, Una Mas gave their Winner -
The Camposol Golf Association will sponsor winnings back. The total made was Roy Ashcroft
the Monthly Competition on 31st May. They 637 and together with our October Quiz 32pts
intend to give Decathlon Vouchers to the amounted to 1,200 which we will pass on Runner-Up
value of 40 and 30 to the Overall Winner to the above mentioned charities. We have - Jim Hall
and Runner-Up respectively. already presented a cheque for 400 to 30pts
FAST and we have similar amounts to be L a d i e s
Longest Drive Prizes for both Ladies paid out to the other two charities. Placings
and Gents: Top lady will receive a Druni W i n n e r
Voucher and Top Gent will receive golf Away Day at Lorca - Irene
balls, both to the value of 20 each. There The CGA are organising an Away Day to L a n g l e y
will be special memento prizes for Nearest Lorca on 5th May. The price should be 32 27pts
the Pins on all Par 3s. There will also with a buggy, but the CGA are sponsoring Runner-Up -
be Card Draws with mystery prizes. The this event by 7 making it an extremely Mika Bogerd
Entrance Fee 3 for 1st and 2nd Prizes in good deal for their May Club de Golf 25pts
Categories 1 & 2 and the Ladies 1st & 2nd Competition. On our return to Camposol
placings. Please put your name down on we will be having a meal at the Trevi to Summer Ball
the entry sheet in the Pro Shop. which non-playing members are invited. This will be held on 16th June at the Miras
Restaurant which has an excellent outside
Charity Quiz The 30th March Competition was sponsored area. It looks very pretty at night with
The Charity Quiz at the Golf Club on 17th by The Club House and the Club Captain, lanterns lit up on the round tables of 12.
March was a really good fun night which 98 Des Bunn presented the prizes to the The menu also sounds great. We have not
people thoroughly enjoyed whilst making following used this venue for some time and it is
money for our hard working Charities: Winners: hoped it will be the success our Summer
FAST, MABS and Forget Me Not. O v e r a l l Balls usually are. The price will be kept to
Winner - 25 pp. Transport if required will be 5
Colin Reid pp from various points on Camposol and
35pts Mazarrn Country Club. Entertainment
Runner-Up - will be provided by Brendan ODee.
Dave Barker
33pts Christmas Dinner Dance
Mens Cat 1 The CGA decided that the Christmas
(0-18) Dinner Dance would again be held at Hotel
W i n n e r Costas Celebration Rooms. This has now
- Mark been booked for 8th December.
Henwood
33pts Betty Roberts
Runner-Up - bettylloyd1560@hotmail.com
Phill & Ida Halton were the Quiz Masters. James Blair 31pts
After the raffle and a couple of donations, Mens Cat 2 (19-28)

The March tournament at Altorreal was Boocock. off at 9.30am. Please sign up early for this
attended by 26 members of whom 2 venue to enable the Secretary to order
sportingly volunteered to walk the course Congratulations to Brian Mc.Allister enough Buggies.
due to lack of buggies, much to the relief (see photo) for an excellent round to
of most of the more senior members who secure first place on this very good but The Society is always ready to welcome
knew they would have struggled to make difficult course with a brilliant score of 37 new members. For details please
the 19th hole. points. email Secretary Peter Smithson
on 99unitedred@gmail.com or Tel 968
With the tee off at 10am, with 10 minutes 045 475
to go we were waiting for our Chairman/
President who somehow got lost in Murcia
and arrived in a very harassed condition
and did not even have time for a coffee
before teeing off.
It was a very challenging game for most

of the society with the Stapleford scores
mainly in the 20s.
Nearest the Pin was won by Bob Busby,

but with a score of 32 points in the
Stapleford competition.
3rd place went to Dave White. The May competition will be at La Serena on
2nd with a score of 33 points was Stuart Wednesday 24th May. Meet 8.30am for tee

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Property sales up Prices up and your property in the near future, now is
buyers are here in force! definitely the time to act, to capitalise
Having just experienced the busiest 6 on the increased sales activity of the
weeks since 2007, we are also seeing next 4-5 months. With the UK pound
a huge increase in forward viewing on a bounce after the announcement of
appointments right through the summer! a General Election in June and already
pushing through the 1.20 barrier, there
As we enter what is traditionally the has been no better time this year to
busiest sales period of the year, there is make your move.
every reason to be optimistic should you
be planning to sell your Spanish property Finally, I do enjoy responding to your
this summer. There are many potential email questions and requests for advice
buyers already here in the Costa Clida in response to my monthly column. I
and Murcia region on viewing/buying always reply within the day if possible
trips and a large increase in rentals for and hope you find my answers helpful
prospective cash buyers who are staying and fairly balanced.
in the area ready to pounce on that ideal
property bargain. Kenneth Whettall
Commercial Director
Our office has also welcomed a big Fuente Alamo Real Estate/Murcia
increase in visitors literally just walking Coast & Country
in unannounced this is great to see Info@fuentealamorealestate.com
and causes quite a buzz of motivation Tel 0034 968 598 173
for all concerned.
Without exception, all the major Spanish

property statistics organisations are
recording increased sales of new and
resale properties, mortgage approvals
and building permits. This has been the
case for the past 4 years and although
some commentators are predicting
a new housing bubble, the steady
increases are markedly different from
those heady days before the crash of
2008. I regularly speak to colleagues
in all parts of our region from inland
Murcia to the Mar Menor and Aguilas,
who all share the same experiences and
optimism as ourselves.

With so many positives to report, I must
stress that if you are considering selling

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Bombay Indian, Calasparra (31) Clinica Camposol (79) 968 199 111 630 439 480
631 457 648 Dr Olivier Houdusse (12) The Salon (21) 691 916 717
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Curry Mahal (87) 868 244 600 968 596 306 Camposol Heating & Maintenance (67)
El Faro (53) 968 594 352 LG Dental (San Pedro) (51) 968 199 184
Elliots (81 968 158 499 968 186 660 Cool Solutions (69) 608 499 422
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La Mariposa (79) 968 631 008 Louis Harris (81) 619 712 821
La Taberna Juan Chara (82) Electricians & Electricals: TJ Electricals (37/73) 868 181 121
968 152 530 AC Services (80) 672 850 963
La Vuelta (89) 717 711 217 Louis Harris (81) 619 712 821 Home Furnishings:
Lizs Caf (71) 696 724 123 TJ Electricals (37/73) 868 181 121 Branded (24) 607 050 309
Piccolo (3) 968 131 515 Curtain Call (29) 616 240 171
Quality Indian (85) 968 199 198 Entertainment: Yorkshire Linen, Pto de Maz (9)
Restaurante El Castillo del Pinar (91) Costa Clida Radio (23) 968 595 862 968 595 946
968 163 138 Harlequin Choir (83) 628 149 840 Yorkshire Linen, San Javier (9)
Shortys Diner & Restaurant (86) RETRO (85) 657 596 638 968 193 912
968 153 355 Total Star Radio (61) 968 972 483
Spice Villa (3) 968 199 238 Insurance:
The Skye Bar & Pizzeria (84) Equipment Hire: ANRA Consulting (104) 968 979 851
868 082 106 Freedom Mobility (16) 638 893 357 ASSSA (79) 968 153 396
Totana Tennis Club (82)968 421 804 H R Insurance (44) 669 046 167
Tropic Anas (21) 699 060 472 Finance: Ibex (29) 968 595 945
Viggos (82) 968 154 544 ExpatPensionSearch (11) Liberty Seguros (45) 913 422 549
965 020 344 Nash Warren (67) 968 156 583
Builders/Building Services:
Brian Jones (16) 646 705 021 Funeral Plans/Services: Internet/Internet Cafs:
Camposol British Builder (19) ASSSA (79) 968 153 396 Compusurf (103) 968 970 666
602 435 722 Ibex Insurance (29) 958 595 945 Nevada Networks (17) 968 006 160
JD Roofing & Building (28)
630 269 994 Furniture: Kennels/Catteries/Pet Care:
Kevins Flyscreens (47) 650 662 579 DFS (49) 968 334 194 Delmonte Catotel (67) 968 168 711
Man with Mini Digger & Big Van (80) Furniture Plus (59) 968 153 907 Mountain View Kennels (18)
631 092 245 Hns Navarro Mobiliario (2) 676 394 431
Protech Plastering (39) 629 618 345 Pampered Paws (58) 634 302 388
645 776 339 Lonja Home & Kitchen (15)
S & D Builders (32) 622 691 923 968 443 322 Kitchen Fitters/Suppliers:
Woodworks Direct (39) 649 540 016 Oceans Rattan Furniture (55) German Kuchen Studio (25)
868 813 094 636 306 711
Car Hire: KitchensPlus1 (49) 968 184 235
Bolnuevo Cars (16) 968 150 979 Garden Services: Lonja Home & Kitchen (15)
Flamenca Cars (52) 661 086 403 All Season Gardens (47)640 079 161 968 443 322
Anchor Landscapes (39)622 648 038
Caring Agencies: Garden Centre 2003 (77) Legal Services:
Calida Caring Agency (67) 626 957 599 ANRA Consulting (104) 968 979 851
602 604 398 Jardeneria Alcayna (64) 680 374 230 Auna (31) 968 703 473
Casa Community Care (41) Jardineria El Milagro (54) Corral & Alcaraz (29) 968 078 754
635 951 031 610 949 595 Costa Clida Property Serv (36)
Man with Mini Digger & Big Van (80) 968 199 251
Cars Sales/Services: 631 092 245 Ferrandez (Cartagena) (15)
Autotrans88 (18) 633 810 666 YPM Gardening (33) 628 234 045 968 521 008
Bradley Breakers (54) 607 848 332 Ferrandez (Pto de Maz) (15)
Specialist Vehicles SL (99) Graphic Design: 968 154521
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Talleres Norberto (46) 968 591 221 Phoenix Designs (58) 603 121 055 Legal View (60) 968 199 237
Professional & Legal Solutions (7)
968 595 826

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Camposol Properties (10)
Locksmiths: Repairs 646 476 911
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Decklid Auto Services (22) 689 055 558
626 678 840 Alison Ferrari/Kleeneze (7) Telephone/Mobile Providers/Repairs:
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679 646 859 Branded (24) 607 050 309 IPhone Repairs (25) 617 646 147
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Another World Properties (Camposol)
(18) 968 592 679
Another World Properties (Pto de
Mazarrn) (18) 968 972 400
ANRA Consulting (104) 968 979 851
Costa Calida Nordico (13)
622 851 716
Fuente Alamo Real Estate (53)
968 598 173
Old Farmhouses (17) 968 159 631
Prime Property Murcia (14)
646 692 471
Removals & Storage:

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Hardy Removals (7) 696 180 634
Lords Removals & Storage (101)
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Cancer cure and vaccine discovered in Brits Arrested in Costa Blanca Drug Spain is worlds number one holiday
Valencia Racket destination - again
A ground-breaking cancer vaccine for A drug said to be 80 times stronger than Spain has been voted the worlds top tourism
prevention and immune therapy for patients traditional cannabis has been found destination, way above Australia, the US and
has been discovered by researchers at smuggled into Alicante-Elche airport and two Italy. Its nearest rival is France, followed by
Valencias La Fe hospital, but is unlikely to local residents arrested. Border police seized Germany. These top three countries have
see the light of day due to lack of financing, 12.2 kilos of a synthetic type of hash hidden kept their positions from last year. Japan
scientists complain. They have tested the in packages from Hong Kong, with a street has soared from 9th to 4th, whilst Canada is
drugs on laboratory rats and are now ready value of around 3.5 million. The substance up from 10th to 9th. The USA has dropped to
to carry out clinical trials, but need at last had been shipped by air mail, hidden in 6th place whilst the UK is level-pegging with
50,000 to do so, covering a years worth of bags of sweets and packets of coffee from Japan. Australia is 7th with Italy 8th.
salaries for investigators. Hong Kong and was addressed to a bar in
El Campello heavily frequented by the local The report warns Spains transport network
According to dean of pharmacology at Valencia British community. is showing signs of starting to decline and
University and head of clinical pharmacology needs to be upgraded, but Spains cultural
at La Fe, Dr Salvador Alio, the vaccine has Unlike traditional cannabis, which is dark and natural resources its historic heritage,
proven to be effective against all types of brown in colour, police say the high- monuments and vastly varied and beautiful
cancer in animals, provided it is administered strength version was pale and lightweight. countryside are rated just as highly as its
before tumours form. At present, the vaccine It is designed to dissolve in water and excellent beaches, which typically earn more
is only useful as a preventive tool, and would administered by spraying it onto an ordinary blue flags than any other country in Europe.
involve innoculating every member of the cigarette so it soaks through the paper and Tourism in Spain is not just about sun, sea
population who did not have cancer. tobacco and is inhaled through smoking. and sand, but that its natural and man-made
attractions mean it is equally popular for
Once a tumour has formed, the vaccine would Protesting Farmers Block Murcia Roads sightseeing, sports and nature, and for active
not work because in the process of cancers Hundreds of tractors blocked the entrance or relaxing breaks which are not beach-
appearing, the organism develops a certain to Murcia City during a massive protest over related.
level of tolerance which the preventive drug water supply issues in the Mar Menor area.
is not capable of quashing. For this reason, They had been calling for a crisis meeting with Picasso Ceramic Sculptures
Dr Alio and his research team in Valencia regional agricultural minister Antonio Snchez A collection of ceramic sculptures created
have been working on developing a medicine Sols and when this was not forthcoming they by Mlaga-born artist Pablo Picasso has just
made with genetically-modified cells that took drastic action. Between 200 and 300 fetched 1.21 million at Sothebys in London.
effectively silence the genes responsible tractors in a slow-moving crocodile brought
for this tolerance the tumour-developing city traffic to a standstill. The lot contained 86 pieces, of which the
process creates. one that fetched the highest price was the
After a whole night, a mornings rush hour pictured white, red and black Gros Oiseau
Once the tolerance genes are silenced, the plunged into chaos and gridlock and Snchez Visage Noir (Big bird black face), created by
preventive vaccine can then be administered Sols finally agreed to meet with the farming the cult cubist artist in 1951 and selling for
since it will then be able to work and will communities. 146,250. Taureau (Bull), a clay jar made in
disperse and destroy any cancerous cells 1955 fetched 117,000.
present in the body at the time. This means The river Segura Hydrographic Confederation,
a complete cure for all types of cancer in just which covers water courses and supply in the Picasso started experimenting with ceramic
two injections with no side-effects. Cartagena district, stopped nitrates from farm pottery in 1947 whilst he was staying in
fertilisers from leaking into the Mar Menor the south of France. He began working in
Dr Alio says his team has managed to block nine months ago after the sea went green, the Madoura pottery studio in Vallauris,
the molecule CTLA4 using antibodies directed but no effort has been made, according perfecting his technique in modelling many
at proteins in the surface of the cancer cells, to farmers, to regenerate this inland sea different types of figures and discovering new
but that another molecule, known as Foxp3, and salt water levels in underground water forms of art. His imagination was in perfect
also creates tolerance and is located inside pockets used for irrigation are out of balance. harmony with the pliable nature of potters
the cancer cells rather than on the surface. clay.
Researchers now want to ascertain whether Owner Of Stolen Yacht Sees His Craft
combining the anti-cancer vaccine with Being Towed On The Motorway Cutting Off Electricity
the gene silencer inside, as well as on the A yacht-owner who had been a victim of theft Electricity firms will be required to give three
outside, of the cancer cells would be effective found his boat being towed along a motorway warnings and then wait at least four months
and so far, it has proven to be in animals. two provinces away the following day. before cutting off power due to non-payment.
The proprietor reported his 45,000 craft Two months grace after the three warnings
The next stage is to carry it out on humans as having been stolen from the Marina will be given to the average householder, but
via clinical trials. With 50,000 for the clinical Greenwich Port in Altea (Alicante province) those listed as vulnerable will get a four-
trials, the medication could be ready for use overnight, but the next day, a member of the month breathing space to try to find the
in mainstream hospital oncology departments mans company told police he had seen it on money before they lose their connection.
within a year, says Dr Alio. the back of a lorry. It was spotted on the AP-7
motorway in Oropesa Utility boards must now inform customers of
del Mar on the coast their non-payment as soon as this occurs,
of the province of then request the money via a legal document
Castelln, over 200 known as a burofax sent by registered post,
kilometres north of its or by email with a digital signature.
rightful location.
Regional authorities must also be informed
Traffic police tracked and will keep a permanent database
down the vehicle and of customers whose supply has been
the yacht within the disconnected so they can check whether
hour and found its those affected are considered at risk of social
identification plates, exclusion.
engine serial number
and boat ID number
had all been changed
and were fake.



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