Costa Calida Chronicle August 2011

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Date: August 2011
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ACE (Autos y Caravanas de Espaa) recently held a rally in Navarrenx, a beautiful Bastide town just north of the Pyrenees and about 50km W of Pau. Navarrenx was the rst bastioned town in France, an Italian military engineer having been brought in by the rulers of Bearn to fortify their capital city. (Vauban, the very famous French military engineer learned from the designs of these fortications many years later!)
members were served with cocktails followed by dinner. It was a super start to the rally. The following afternoon the Town Hall laid on a guided tour (in English) so everyone could understand something of the history of this fascinating town, once the capital of Bearn. Navarrenx is on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Campostella so has hostels for the pilgrims and many budget-priced places to eat. One of the best of these is the Auberge du Bois, just outside the town. It is run by Bernadette (thats her stood in the background) and she laid on a superb peasant style meal for us all with so much food and wine that it was a good thing the campsite was within staggering distance. Eight caravans or motorhomes made the journey to Navarrenx and one other member stayed in a chalet on the site. We used the site pavilion for a BBQ later in the week and could have used it at any time to shelter from the weather but in fact that was not necessary!
are theirs. It was very moving. On our last night we all had a farewell dinner in Hotel du Commerce in the town. This was a great end to a wonderful week and the weather had been good right up to our departure the following morning. Although it had started to rain when we left, those who went north got back into the sunshine before reaching Bordeaux. ACE is a freewheeling group of English speaking people who live in Spain (mainly in the S and E), have a motorhome, caravan or tent, and like to gather together once a month (except in the heat of summer) to socialise in different places. Our next rally is from 5 to 10 September near Granada; and from 20 to 24 October we are going to Oliva. Rallies are also being planned for November and early December. ACE is not a Club so we have no club ofcers or membership fees. To join ACE you just come to a Rally (and if you dont come for a year, you are considered to have left). If you would like to know more, just send an e-mail to ACErallies@gmail.com
Navarrenx is very compact (only 400m x 250m). The beautiful campsite (Camping Beau Rivage, very well run by Richard and Wendy, an extremely friendly couple from Jersey) is close by the town walls so it was an easy 400m walk to either end of the town. On the rst evening Richard and Wendy laid on a reception in their pavilion where
As well as walking around the town and on the banks of the river to watch the salmon shermen, a number of members cycled to Grs, 8km away, where a refugee camp was set up in 1939 to house some of the half million people who ed across the Pyrenees at the end of the Spanish Civil War. The camp was later used to house Jews from Germany and most of the tombstones in the cemetery
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SPECIAL PAGES Mar Menor Section Northwest Murcia Section Sensible Summers What to do, Where to go ADVERTORIAL Happy Feet Foot Spa Inside Out Safe Grip Anti-Slip Jim Large Stained Glass TJs ADVERTORIAL Wild Animals in Spain CHARITY Age Concern Costa Clida Andreas Animal Rescue Costa Clida Samaritans Galgos del Sol Helping Hands John Kemps Dogs K9 Club MAMAs MARA Noahs ARC PALS News CHILDREN Childrens Chatterbox EDUCATION Jane Cronins Spanish
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ENTERTAINMENT Bond Classic CDs FOOD & DRINK Ma Millbanks Kitchen GROUPS ACE Rally in Navarrenx ADAPT Clida Country Music Club Camposol A Committee Camposol Residents Association GO maD Lions Spangles Torrevieja U3A Welcome Group
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Out and about on the Costa Clida Price List Spanish News Teresas Travels LEISURE Garden News Mazarrn Festival de Baile NEST Puzzle Page Raquel Peas Flamenco TV News WARM PROPERTY Housing Update Property Matters RELIGION Mass in English Wellspring Victory Church SPORTS Camposol Golf Association Costa Clida Golf Challenge Fuente Old Guard Golf Society Golf Tips Lo Romero Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC Mazarrn Bowls Club Vuelta de Espaa
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INFORMATION Advertisers Directory 108/9 Ask Jennifer 26 Astrology 30 British Consulate 12,72 Camposol Fiesta 64 Classieds 98 Dear Editor 38-39 FAST 68 General Information 104 Girls Guides Association of Cartagena 36 Legal View 20 Life in Spain 82 Main Distribution List 106 Murcia Cathedral 62
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Chapter Eleven By Nathan Robertson (10) Bond Saves The Day and Gets The Girl You can drive Charlotte, I need to control my helicopter, and anyway, this vehicle is not fast enough for me. James Bond climbed up into the passenger seat and indicated that Charlotte should start driving back up towards Zenchevko and Xylanco. Bond held the remote control for the helicopter in his hand as he steered it up towards the top of the mountain where it would drop its deadly cargo. As they began their climb, Bond received a call on his mobile telling him that there was movement coming from the weather station, buses were beginning to come out from the entrance and start to descend towards Bond and his jeeps. The helicopters own by the agents
had seen this activity and realizing something was not as it should be, had contacted Bond for advice. Glancing up the hill, James saw the buses heading towards them. He pulled his jeep into the side of the road, signaling for the vehicles following him to do the same. The bus approached and as it did, James recognized the driver of the rst bus as one of the guards he had fought only hours earlier. They must be on the move, he said. The magnetic pull must be turned off already. James knew he had to act quickly. He opened re on the buses, and the army of agents swarmed round the vehicles, overpowering the drivers. The passengers were all sitting as if in a trance. They did not move from their seats and Bond ordered that they should
be driven down the hill as fast as the road would allow, where Q would be able to inject each one with an anti-serum to neutralize the effects of the magnetic force. I dont need the remote control anymore, he told Charlotte, as he radioed the pilots of the helicopters, telling them that Zenchevko had already begun his invasion and there was no time to lose. He told them that they would have to drop their men directly onto the area using ropes, as parachutes would take too long, speed and timing was what mattered now. To cause a diversion and to allow the aircraft to get closer, James crashed his remote control helicopter into the side of the mountain. The grenades on board exploded and the dry, arid grassland around the area burst into ames. That should keep them occupied and allow us enough time to get in there. James Bond explained to Charlotte and the men listening in on the radio system. Immediately the explosion occurred, the pilots of the task force helicopters swarmed in over the building and dropped their cargo of highly trained and armed men. The ropes swayed in the gentle Spanish breeze and as the army neared the bottom of each rope, the noise of machine gun-re echoed around the mountain and seemed to be announcing the end of a tyrant and his dastardly deeds. Zenchevko, realizing that he was under a serious attack ordered his men to ght back until no man was standing, while he attempted to make his escape in one of the vehicles going down the hill. Xylanco ran after his superior, expecting to be alongside him for the escape, but Zenchevko turned to face him, You think you can come with me, he sneered. Your usefulness has been spent. You could not persuade James Bond to join us. I dont tolerate failure. I cannot allow you to be caught. A coward like you would only talk and I have never liked talk. Realising what was about to happen. Xylanco pulled his revolver from its holder and took aim, but he was not fast enough and Zenchevko shot him dead with a single bullet to the head. The criminal fell to the ground in a pool of blood, but Zenchevko did not wait to see that. He had to get to the transport and escape before Bond arrived on the scene. He started to run in the direction of the lorries lined up along the road. Suddenly there was a massive explosion as the weather station erupted into the air. The British agents had successfully penetrated the building and blown the magnet out of the ground. The sound of machine gun-re was everywhere as Bond chased through the remains looking for the two evil men. He knew that this time they had to be stopped. This time, he had to end their plans and make sure they could not rise again with another scheme of destruction. (cont next month)
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Hi, here we are in the middle of Summer already! We had a Hog Roast the other month. It was really good, so I thought I would mention it here. The Roving Diner supplied all the food so Mum and Dad had nothing to do for a change. We were fund raising for Operation Smile, to provide operations for children with hair lips in India. The Roving Diner arrived at midday. That was because we were starting at 5.30pm and as we had 65 people coming and it was going to take a while to cook the hog. Connor got hold of the head and Mum took a picture of him holding it over his own face..not much difference really! The smell of the cooking was strong and the smoke from the Hog Roast drifted into the house. I felt sorry for our dog and pig! Mum and Dad practised the Scottish Celidah dances we were going to do later in the evening. It was very hot and they looked exhausted! As well as the Hog Roast and Celidah, Mum had organised a Silent Auction. We had to set that up as well. When the time
came, we got changed into our kilts and waited for everyone to arrive. It was a brilliant evening. I danced a solo dance around swords. It is a Scottish Sword dance that I learned when I used to have Scottish Dancing lessons in Scotland. I was surprised I remembered it! Everyone had a great time eating and dancing and we raised over 390 - that is enough for two operations. So, thank you to The Roving Diner and thank you to everyone who came. From Shannon.
Hi Nathan here and as Shannon has said, it is Summer, so we have been to the beach and that is what I am going to tell you about. We had a family friend staying with us, Joseph and he doesnt like sand or beaches or going in the sea. We took him anyway! Dad had planned a barbecue on the beach. I love having those. We have an inatable boat and Dad and I went out on that. The waves were really high, higher than normal. (We found out later about the earthquake, and I wonder if that was why the waves had been so massive.).. Dad and I had so much fun. I couldnt see what was behind me and Dad kept saying, This one is big and then it would hit us and we would either be pushed fast into the edge, or be tipped out! We were tipped
several times, but it really was great fun. After a while we came back to the beach and Dad, Mum and Shannon played a strange game of tennis while Connor and I went back out in the boat. We couldnt row it like Dad, so we couldnt get past the huge waves
to let them bring us back, so we just pushed each other around at the edge. It was still great fun as we kept tipping each other out. I have to say that the funniest bit was when Dad and I went back out and his eyes got really big as a huge wave came towards us. Dad said, Oh No in a casual, calm voice and then the wave hit us. The boat lled up with water, I turned round in time to just see the wave, I thought we might sink, but we didnt. We just ew all the way back to the shore on the top of that wave. It was an amazing feeling. Mum was sunbathing and missed the whole thing! I have to say it was one of the best, funniest and scariest days I have ever had. Cant wait until we go again!
Hi, Connor here. It was my birthday not too long ago, so I thought I would tell you about that this month. We have a family tradition for birthdays. The person whose birthday it is sits on the settee after breakfast and everyone else gives them their present. We always start with the youngest rst so I got my present from Nathan rst he gave me a wooden Porsche to build. That is probably the nearest I will get to owning one! Shannon gave me some of that foil art stuff. Brian and Maureen gave me a football net for the garden as I love playing football and an awesome remote control plane. I can y it inside or outside, but means I can practise a lot so that when Nathan and I go to the air eld with Brian again, I should be a bit better at controlling the planes. It is such fun to y and even if I crash
it which I have it is easy to x; you just glue it back together. Mum and Dad gave me my own two man tent. I put it up in the garden and slept in it every night for a week! Ben gave me a basketball and hoop and Matt sent me money to spend. We went bowling and of course, Brian and Maureen came
with us. Joseph, who was staying with us at the time, came along too. He had never bowled before and Mum dragged him up to have a go..he was terrible and said it looked easy, but was really quite hard to do. Dad won, as usual, and Mum came second. Maureen just watched this time and Brian came third. It was fun though and I do think we are getting better. When we all got back home, another friend, Glynn, came round to join us for a tea of Pizza and tons of other stuff, including a nice big cake! It was a good day and when we go on holiday I can take my tent to have some peace at night!
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to fall. Furthermore these surfaces become lethal when wet or moist. Fortunately you dont have to replace your oors to make them safer. Inside-Out has a transparent anti-slip solution, which can be applied to all oor surfaces thereby radically improving their slip-resistance when wet. For the record, 95% of major slips result in broken bones and they can also be the initial causes for a range of other accidents. The application of our anti-slip product is quick and easy and once the treatment is complete all you have to do is keep the surface clean using good housekeeping procedures. Normal cleaning agents will not affect the performance of the product.
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New Rules will make it Easier and Cheaper to take Pets to the United Kingdom Dog and cat owners will nd it cheaper and easier to travel to the UK with their pets when new rules are introduced at the start of next year. The UK will harmonise its pet movement rules with the rest of the European Union from 1 January 2012, bringing the UKs Pet Travel Scheme into line with the most recent science. The UK will maintain its high level of protection against animal diseases after the changes, which have the potential to save pet owners around 7 million in fees. Forcing pets to spend six months in quarantine, a practice dating from the 1800s, is no longer necessary because of vastly improved rabies vaccines and treatments. All pets will still need to be vaccinated against rabies. Pets from the EU will no longer need a blood test and will only have to wait 21 days before they travel. The changes will ensure the risk of rabies coming to the UK remains extremely low. Its estimated that the new rules mean there would be one case of rabies in a pet in the UK once every 211 years, with the possibility of a person dying from rabies obtained from a pet once in every 21,000 years. The Health Protection Agency considers Spain a no risk country for rabies. Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman, said The UKs quarantine system was designed to combat the threat of rabies in the 19th century and has now been left far behind by scientic advances. What is needed is a simpler, evidence-based system for protecting the UK from rabies which recognises the actual risk to pets and pet owners. The EUs pet movement scheme has been working very well for nearly a decade, and it makes sense for us to have similar rules.
disease and the rabies-free status of the UK must be protected. The EU Pet Travel Rules have been successful in preventing any cases of rabies occurring in legally moved pets since the scheme started, so harmonising the UKs rules with those of the EU will make it easier for those who wish to travel with their pets. The UK will continue to protect the public against the risk of serious exotic tapeworm infections and is pressing to retain tapeworm controls for pets entering the UK. The government has been discussing with the European Commission the most appropriate form of tapeworm controls for dogs, to ensure the UK continues to be protected from Echinococcus multilocularis. The Commission has recently indicated that its proposals, expected shortly, would enable the UK and other tapeworm-free countries to retain tapeworm controls, with a requirement that animals be treated between one and ve days before returning to the UK. Dog tapeworm is common in southern Spain. T i c k treatment for pet animals returning to the UK will no longer be required. All pet o w n e r s t ra v e l l i n g a b r o a d with their animals s h o u l d discuss with their vets the use of
treatments, including those designed to control ticks as part of good animal health practice. Detailed information on what pet owners and vets need to do before bringing a pet to the UK can be found at http://www.defra.gov.uk/ wildlife-pets/pets/travel or obtained from the UK helpline +44 (0)870 241 1710. Information in Spanish can be found on the British Embassy website at http://ukinspain. fco.gov.uk/es/visiting-uk/travelling-withanimals Entry rules for pets entering the UK from the EU are shown below: For media enquiries contact DEFRA information ofcer Peter Bramwell on +44 (0)20 7238 6092 or Press Ofce, British Embassy Madrid 917146363 / 4 Visit http://www.fco.gov.uk for British foreign policy news and travel advice and http:// blogs.fco.gov.uk to read our blogs.
Chief Medical Ofcer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, said Rabies is a very serious human
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Repeat Performance By Calida Country Country Music Club! Yet Another Grand Donation! Camposol Fiesta provided the setting for yet another major Charity Donation from Calida Country Country Music Club! Soon to enter its fth year, members of the increasingly popular Country Music Club at La Molata proudly made their second cash donation of 1,000.00 to the Community Ambulance Fund Espaa (CAF). Mr Ken Payne, chief coordinator of the CAF fund, was delighted to receive such a generous donation.
Fast becoming one of the more popular evening venues in the Costa Clida area, the club is held twice a month on the rst and third Fridays, at 8.00pm at the Social Club in La Molata, located just off the RM23/MU 603, around 10km from Camposol. Boasting a large dance oor, its also a licensed premises with drinks at Spanish prices and hosts, Antonio & Cheryl, maintain a superb kitchen. The sh and chips are, reportedly, to die for! Advance bookings for meals should be made to Cheryl on 619 003 022 The club is designed as a non-prot making organisation, but having said that, they charge a small entrance fee of 5 per couple (3 single) together with a rafe, held on each club night, to pay for any live artistes and club running costs. Net prots from all income are donated, via the Lions Club of Mazarrn Baha, to the joint Lions/PALS CAF appeal. The clubs last night before the summer break was on Friday 01 July when the guest artist for the evening is TEXAS TED. After that they will be closed until Friday 16 September, when you can hear the dulcet tones of the fabulous JO SUTHERLAND. The programme for the next few months: Fri 16 Sep JO SUTHERLAND Fri 07 Oct Country Disco/Karaoke Fri 28 Oct* DAVE SHERIFF Fri 04 Nov Country Disco/Karaoke Fri 18 Nov CHRISTINE KING Fri 02 Dec Country Disco/Karaoke Fri 16 Dec STETSONS & PETTICOATS Fri 06 Jan Country Disco/Karaoke Fri 20 Jan THE PROSPECTORS *Breaking with tradition, and because of his contractual requirements, DAVE SHERIFF will be appearing on the FOURTH Friday in October NOT THE THIRD. Because of his popularity this will be a ticket only night. Tickets are available now from Mervyn Booth 968 163 082 JUST REMEMBER TO KEEP IT COUNTRY
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A Busy June As the weather dial was turned up from nice and warm to HOT recently, it seems so have the activities of Age Concern Costa Clida been turned up. We have shaken off the winter and spring torpor and our irrepressible band of volunteers are now out in the community dealing with a variety of calls from the over 50s. From simple advice over the phone to home visits and befriending, onto the more involved social welfare aspects of our remit, we are now providing assistance and direct help to those who need it. You may have certain skills in welfare, Spanish translation, a medical background, or just feel that you would like to commit in some way and have a couple of hours a month or so spare as a volunteer, please get
in touch, either phone 634 325 408 or drop in and meet us at the Social Centre on sector B Camposol, on Wednesday mornings 10.0012.30. If you feel you cannot become actively involved in Age Concern, you can still show your support by becoming a friend of Age Concern for a small donation. June brought the Camposol Fiesta and with it the opportunity to raise our prole locally and meet many of the people around the area in this fun and friendly environment. We shook out our market stall and with a fair degree of skill and some head scratching we put together our stand, selling donated clothing and bric-a-brac, a bottle tombola and Grahams now famous Beat the Keeper event. We raised 377.10 and met so many people who were happy to chat away about our role in the community. This couldnt happen without the organization of the Fiesta Committee to whom we are most grateful for the time and great effort they all put into this annual event. Thank You. We welcome on board Maggie Baird who brings bright and fresh ideas with her and is a much needed assistant to our fund raising Guru Graham Jackson. We have 2 outstanding must attend events scheduled: Our Black and White Ball, Friday 16 September at the Marina in Puerto de Mazarrn The Rock n Roll Night 21st October at Marianos Camposol. Tickets available during August from the Social Centre Camposol Wednesdays 10 -12.30pm, Fridays 11-1pm outside Trevi Bar or The Marina end of the Paseo in Mazarrn on the last Friday of the month 11-1pm or tel: Maggie/Graham 634 310 215. We would like to extend a huge thank you to PALS who have kindly donated their remaining medical equipment to Age Concern. We are very grateful for their support. If you have any surplus medical equipment, ie wheelchairs, crutches etc in a good clean condition and feel that you would like to pass them on, we would be very grateful. Please contact any of the above numbers. We will arrange for collection, also any clean goods you may have and feel that you can donate in order to raise funds for our worthy cause. We welcome anyone who cares to drop in on Wednesday Mornings at the Social Centre for a cuppa and a chat. There are plans to hold events on a regular basis Age Concern Costa Clida, caring for the over 50s.
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Aretha Louise Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee on 25th March 1942. She is one of the giants of soul music, and indeed of American pop as a whole. She has won an incredible 18 competitive Grammys and has been honoured twice by the Grammys. More than any other performer, she epitomized soul at its most gospel-charged. Her astonishing run of late-60s hits with Atlantic Records--Respect, I Never Loved a Man, Chain of Fools, Baby I Love You, I Say a Little Prayer, Think, The House That Jack Built, and several others--earned her the title The Queen of Soul, which she has worn uncontested ever since. Franklins roots in gospel ran extremely deep. With her sisters Carolyn and Erma (both of whom would also have recording careers), she sang at the Detroit Church of her father, Reverend C.L. Franklin, while growing up in the 1950s. In fact, she made her rst recordings as a gospel artist at the age of 14. It has also been reported that Motown was interested in signing Aretha back in the days when it was a tiny start-up. Ultimately, however, Franklin ended up with Columbia, to which she was signed by the renowned talent scout John Hammond. The Columbia period continues to generate considerable controversy among critics, many of whom feel that Arethas true aspirations were being blunted by pop-oriented material and production. Her work at Columbia was considerably tamer than what was to follow, and suffered in general from a lack of direction and an apparent emphasis on trying to develop her as an all-around entertainer, rather than as an R&B/Soul singer. When
Franklin left Columbia for Atlantic, producer Jerry Wexler was determined to bring out her most soulful, ery traits. As part of that plan, he had her record her rst single, I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You), at Muscle Shoals in Alabama with esteemed Southern R&B musicians. The combination was one of those magic instances of musical alchemy in pop: the backup musicians provided a much grittier, soulful, and R&Bbased accompaniment for Arethas voice, which soared with a passion and intensity suggesting a spirit that had been allowed to y loose for the rst time. In the late 60s, Franklin became one of the biggest international recording stars in all of pop. Many also saw Franklin as a symbol of Black America itself, reecting the increased condence and pride of African-Americans in the decade of the civil rights movements and other triumphs for he Black community. The chart statistics are impressive in and of themselves: ten Top Ten hits in a roughly 18-month span between early 1967 and late 1968, for instance, and a steady stream of solid mid-to-large-size hits for the next ve years after that. Her Atlantic albums were also huge sellers, and far more consistent artistically than those of most soul stars of the era. Franklin was able to maintain creative momentum, in part, because of her eclectic choice of material, which encompassed rst-class originals and gospel, blues, pop, and rock covers, from The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel to Sam Cooke and The Drifters. She was also a ne, forceful, and somewhat underrated keyboardist. Franklins commercial and artistic success was unabated in the early 70s, during which she landed more huge hits with Spanish Harlem, Bridge over Troubled Water, and Day Dreaming. She also produced two of her most respected, and earthiest, album releases, Live at Fillmore West and Amazing Grace. The latter, a 1972 double LP, was a reinvestigation of her gospel roots, recorded with James Cleveland &
the Southern California Community Choir. Remarkably, it made the Top Ten, counting as one of the greatest gospel-pop crossover smashes of all time. Franklin had a few more hits over the next few years Angel and the Stevie Wonder cover Until You Come Back to Me being the most notable--but generally her artistic inspiration seemed to be tapering off, and her focus drifting toward more poporiented material. Her Atlantic contract ended at the end of the 1970s, and since then shes managed to get intermittent hits Whos Zooming Who and Jump to It are among the most famous, without remaining anything like the superstar she was at her peak. Many of her successes were duets, with George Michael on Knew you were Waiting and with The Eurhythmics on Sisters are doing it for Themselves being the most commercially successful. She also had a dalliance with lms appearing in the cult classic The Blues Brothers. The 1991 album What you see is What you Sweat saw duets with the likes of Michael MacDonald and Pattie Labelle, as well as proving she can still belt out a great tune with her cover of Everyday People which I play regularly on all my shows. Critically, as is the case with many 60s rock legends, there have been mixed responses to her later work. Some view it as little more than a magnicent voice wasted on mediocre material. In the meantime, despite her lukewarm recent sales record, Aretha Franklin is an institution, assured of the ability to draw live audiences and immense respect for the rest of her lifetime, regardless of whether there are any more triumphs on record in store. Personally I feel Aretha is the greatest female singer there will ever be and although my heart is with the Atlantic recordings, I still enjoy listening to any new recordings that are released. She is truly a legend in every meaning of the word.
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Dear Legal View I have a problem and wondered if you could help. Im aware from your website that in Spain you are exempt from capital gains tax on the sale of your main residence if you are 65 years or over and you have lived in the property for three years or more. Unfortunately my gestor doesnt seem to be aware of this. Do you happen to have the name and reference of the law that applies in this case? Id be very grateful for your help Thanks Maggie Dear Maggie In accordance with Article 33.4.b of the Law 35/2006 of 28 November 2006, a person is exempt from paying Capital Gains Tax If they sell their home after they have reached the age of 65 years, or for persons in situations of severe or high dependency as set out in the Law of promotion of personal autonomy and care for people in situations of dependency. I hope this answers your query
Dear Legal View Help! Yes its happened to me, Squatters (Ocupante Illegal). I have a house which I rent out. For eleven months contract period the rent was paid, but as soon as the contract nished the squatters stopped paying the rent the house and also did not take care of it. I have tried telephoning the Squatters to start negotiations and hopefully compromise but to no avail. Let me say its not a language barrier that is the problem as we are all English speakers. The Squatters have been given notice to leave in the hopes they will do the right thing. If they dont leave how long are we going to endure this stress? I hope I have done everything correctly so far, and as the Squatters do have a regular income will the judge be on my side? Also is it true that as an owner I have no rights at all? Can the Squatters do as they please? Is there anything else I can do to quicken the process? How busy are the courts in Spain as regards these matters? I dont think I am the only one in this situation, so if there is anybody out there with any helpful hints as to help keep myself sane Id be glad to hear from you. Many thanks, from a distressed house owner.
Dear Homeowner, Of course you have rights as the owner of the property and you must exercise them. I am afraid you will need a lawyer in order to start a process of eviction. First you will need to send a letter of demand that is notarised to the occupants for payment and telling them to vacate the house (your lawyer will do this). It is very important that you have this letter NOTARISED; any other form of communication is not sufcient. In the letter of demand, you give them a short period (3 or 4 days) to pay and vacate the house. If they do not reply to the request, you must le an EVICTION action. You will need an attorney and procurador (not known in UK all court matters have to go through him) and the time taken depends on how busy they are in the courts. (Totana courts can take up to a year, Orihuela courts take between 3 to 4 months.) Generally the occupants do not go to court and, after a short period, the court sentences in favour of the owner and the procurador and the clerk of the court are instructed to proceed with the eviction of the occupants. You will be able to claim all rent due as per letter of demand and rent due during the period of the proceedings, plus court costs. Legal View supplied by Pepe Silvente
Hospital waiting lists capped by law at six months For the rst time ever, a legal limit on waiting lists for surgery has been imposed. A Royal Decree approved yesterday in Parliament states that no patient can wait more than six months for an operation. The types of surgery included in the decree are cardio-vascular operations, cataracts, and hip and knee replacements. This applies wherever the patient lives and however far they are from their nearest hospital. The law will gradually widen its scope over the near future, placing time limits on outpatient consultations and other therapeutic or diagnostic procedures. Certain types of operation are not included in the decree, such as articial insemination or similar, emergencies, and transplants, since some of these will have to be dealt with immediately and others may be held up for longer than six months for example, whilst awaiting a suitable donor in order to carry out transplant surgery. Waiting lists will be prioritised according to the seriousness of the patients condition, risk of death or disability, or serious reduction in quality of life. Siesta during work time improves productivity Experts in Germany are recommending the so-called Spanish yoga during working hours they claim taking a siesta midway through the day improves employees productivity and accuracy. Some rms in Japan, Austria and the USA have already done so, with the working day broken up to allow staff to take a power-nap when they need it. Intelligent companies know the importance of a repair break in maintaining productivity, creativity and motivation in workers, says Mario Ohoven, president of the German Federation for Small and Medium Enterprises, in a column in German newspaper, Bild. Ohoven also stresses that offering attractive working conditions made the rm itself appear more attractive, making it easier to recruit qualied and experienced staff. Medical insurers agree with Ohovens views, with a loss adjuster from Germanys largest public health co-operations, Barmer, saying: A 15-minute kip can help, as can a short walk in the fresh air, combating the habitual tiredness after lunch. Loss adjuster Ursula Maschall is also supported by union leader Annelie Buntenbach in her column in the daily newspaper, Die Tagezeitung. In many southern European
countries, the siesta is no longer considered essential, given that most workplaces have air-conditioning, but it is till a very healthy habit, she says. So far, only solicitor Erwin Heller has said taking a siesta in the middle of the working day is impractical, and a ve-year-old boy, Juri, was quoted in the newspaper as saying siestas were for wimps! Madrid set to bid for 2020 Olympic Games MADRID is hoping to host the 2020 Olympics, after its bid to do so in 2012 and 2016 failed. Having lost out to London and Rio de Janeiro, Spains capital does not intend to give up and is already preparing its candidature, according to secretary of state for sport, Jaime Lissavetzky, and vice-mayor of the city, Manuel Cobo. Lissavetzky says that between 70 and 80 per cent of the infrastructure needed to host the Olympic Games is already in place, which he believes should make Madrids campaign stronger. This time, they will be up against Rome, Istanbul and the South African city of Durban. However, the latter may be considering withdrawing its candidature, in spite of South Africas success as the 2010 Football World Cup venue. Concerning the fact that Madrid has repeatedly been turned down, city mayor Alberto Ruiz Gallardn pointed out this week that the Korean city of Pyeongchang has recently won the chance to host the 2018 Winter Olympics on its third attempt, having been rewarded for its constancy and perseverance. Bullghting banned in Catalunya from January 2012 CATALUNYA has ofcially banned bullghting from January 1 next year, a decision that has been welcomed by animal rights enthusiasts and slammed by bullbreeders. Only the right-wing PPC voted against wiping out these bloodthirsty events, saying there should have been a moratorium of three years and the decision reconsidered in January 2015. The PPC has also opened a can of worms by calling for a review of the compensation to be awarded to those in the bullghting industry as a result. Party head, Rafael Luna, argued that in the middle of a recession with 700,000 people in Catalunya on the dole, entire hospital wards being shut down due to lack of funds and public money ploughed into basic
social services being drastically cut back, the regional government could not allow itself the luxury of paying compensation to those likely to lose their jobs as a result of the bull ban. Luna says these people are not only breeders and matadores, but also ticket ofce workers, on-duty medical staff, farmers, and transport rms. The total amount would be between 300 and 500 million euros. Luna says this amount would be enough to pay the costs generated in a whole year for three major hospitals in the region.The compensation was originally envisaged to cover 99 years of cession of bull-related activities, something that CiU leader Josep Rull calls absurd. This would involve compensating bullghters who have not even been born yet, or are too young to know that they might have been bullghters when they grew up, he adds. Rull also says that if the PPC is so concerned about the public cost of paying off those involved in the industry as a result of the ban, they should look at the multi-million gures involved in the governments support of bullghting. Valuable manuscript disappears from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Police have launched a widespread search after a hugely valuable illuminated manuscript disappeared from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain. This edition of the Codex Calixtinus is thought to date from around 1150 and is considered the very rst guidebook for mediaeval pilgrims following the Camino de Santiago. Its value is considered incalculable and as such the manuscript would be unsaleable on the open market. Its purpose was largely practical - to collect advice of use to pilgrims heading to the shrine there. It also included sermons and homilies to St James. On Wednesday afternoon, the book was reported missing. Only the dean of the cathedral and two other people had access to the room in which it was kept, and the doors show now signs of a forced entry. We are investigating its disappearance, a police spokeswoman said. It is usually kept in a room to which only a handful of people have access, she said. The Codex is only brought out on special occasions, such as last years visit of Pope Benedict, when it is closely guarded.
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August really is beach time that is if you can actually get on the beach and anywhere near the sea! I remember our rst August in Spain and I was open mouthed at the number of people on the beach, ten deep, with brollies touching! This is a difcult time for anyone looking at properties. The agents nd it incredibly hot and exhausting and the potential clients wilt in the midday heat roll on cooler September and October. We tend to see July & August as the quieter months in the housing industry, but it is the time we see many more Spanish enquiries. Enquiries overall are up around 20% for the rst quarter of this year compared the same time last year and this must have something
to do with clients realizing that now is the time to buy, as prices will only remain this low for another year or so. There are a number of 90 100% nanced properties around, all you need is around 10% + tax, so if you are thinking of investing, now is the time to give us a call. The Costa Clida is on average 29% lower than house prices throughout Spain. This doesnt sound good, but, having said that, it seems to be bringing in the clients and with the exchange rate strong for those wishing to take their money back, it is a good mix. The average house price in 2008 before the big crash was 216,000 now we are looking at 165,000. Lets hope at the end of the next quarter we will see a slowing down in
reduction of house prices. The average cost of a 2 bedroom property at year end 2010 was 139,000 with a 3 bed at 202,000 and a 4 bed being 280,000. It will be interesting to see the difference at the end of 2011. Interestingly the average for Spain was 159,000, 249,000 and 380,000 respectively. Thats all for this month so bye for now and enjoy the sun! For more information on buying or selling property contact Jennie or Sue at Best of Spanish Email info@bestofspanish.com or telephone (0034) 635 434 651 or 646 692 471
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It is this time of year that the Fiestas are in full swing and the Camposol Fiesta over the weekend of 25 and 26 June was a great weekend. The weather was perfect. The two days were long, hard but very enjoyable. Saturday morning and our gazebo was erected and decorated. Our three stalls were ready for the onslaught; we had visitors, old and new, coming and supporting us. Thank you to everyone. Sunday started with the Fun Run and Dog Walk. Well done to all that took part! I hope that you managed to raise those much needed euros for you chosen charity. Our charity raised approximately 700. There was a prize for the one who collected the most - well done Alan, Carol and Cindy, who single-handedly raised 100. The Dog Show followed and there were a number of prizes for winners of the different categories. To all the dogs that won their owners a prize - well done! For the others that entered, better luck next time, but beware, Im sure that next year there will be more dogs entering.
Besides the sponsorship money, the stalls raised a fantastic 811 on our Tombola, string pull, and sales. Entry fees for the Dog Show went to the Lorca earthquake appeal, organised by Ken Payne and the rest of the personnel of PALs. Thank you all. We had a great weekend and I would like to thank the following people, but as I cannot get round to see you all please accept my sincere thanks here! Fiesta Committee and their helpers. Kev and Alan for getting up at daft oclock to put the gazebo up. Our stall helpers, Terry, June, Jane, Lesley, Sandra, B, Cass, Jan, Kay and Jessica. A very special thanks goes to Bob, Sylvi and Jane. Without you three and the extra work you did, it would have been much harder. Dont get too hot this month. Andrea.
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Dear Jennifer, I wonder if there are other women in the depths of despair, as I am presently. I am 50 years old and have gone through the menopause recently. It was not easy for me and my partner of 18 years, but we pulled through. Before the menopause, I used to be attractive, condent and loved life, but since the menopause, my self-esteem has taken a nosedive. To make matters worse, my partner seems to become more condent in his ways, is charming and seems to be getting attention from other women. Why is life so unfair? Men look more distinguished as they grow older, while women just have more wrinkles to show for it. I have seen other women irt with him and this makes me feel threatened. My fading looks and his new-found condence is putting a wedge in our relationship. Although he has assured me that he has no intention of leaving me and starting a new relationship, I cant help but feel that in time, he will. No one wants to be saddled with an old woman when they can have the pick of the crop. Help! Sandra Dear Sandra, I am sure other women empathise with you. Menopause can be cruel, as it can often rob women of their self-condence, but with HRT and other medication now available, there is no reason why you cant reclaim your condence. While make-up, grooming and clothes can improve the way you look, the one area I feel you have to work on is your self-limiting beliefs about yourself and your relationship. I just nished reading the book,The Warmth of the Heart Prevents your Body from Rusting by Marie de Hennezel. In the book, she states It is obvious that if women lose condence in themselves following the menopause, and feel they are responsible for their partners failure to perform, they
will become mired in the belief that they are less attractive, and, consequently, sound the death knell of their relationship. I would also add beware of self-fullling prophecies. At present, your Silver Fox of a partner has assured you that he still loves you, so why doubt his sincerity unless there is evidence to the contrary. Yes, it is difcult seeing other women irt with your partner and vice versa, but confrontation without justication or evidence can destroy your relationship quickly. Remember, doubt erodes trust, even in the strongest of relationships. You and your partner have a happy past, but you are ruining the present and threatening your future. You are obsessing about something which does not represent the true reality of who you are. Instead of being insecure about your looks, why not revitalise the romance you once cherished. You cant turn back time, but you can embrace what you have presently. A loving relationship is not based on good looks; rather it is based on the love, joy, communication, respect and trust that two people give to each other so go and enjoy your life to the fullest. Jennifer Dear Jennifer, Two years ago, my only son left his wife and children after 15 years of marriage. He lost his job, went through redundancy, became moody and suddenly decided he wanted to be single again. He has since met another woman and has moved in with her and her children. I have tried to talk to my son and pleaded with him to return to his family, who are struggling nancially. He wont see sense and I am ashamed of his actions. I come from a generation where you dont just walk out on your family, but try to make a relationship work, no matter what the cost. I also feel that I am betraying my son if I take my daughter-in-laws side in the matter.
I cry myself to sleep every day and I constantly worry about my grandchildren. This is making me depressed at a time of life when I should be enjoying my retirement and surrounding myself with a loving family. Suzy Dear Suzy, It is very difcult being torn between those that you love, but you have to respect the choices that your son has made. He is an adult and must, therefore, take full responsibility for his actions, no matter how painful. Pleading with him to change his mind will inadvertently add tension to your relationship. There might be reasons why he decided to leave his family, which he may not have shared with you. Things happen in life that we cannot change despite our best intentions and the only way to move forward is to accept it for what it is. The pain you feel, however, is understandable and judging by your own values, his actions are inexcusable. Despite what he has done, he will always be your son and the father of his children. No matter what happens presently and in the future, those relationships still stand -battered and damaged though they are. Perhaps you can try to comfort your daughterin-law and reassure her that you will never condone what has happened and that you will always be there to support her emotionally, should she need it. Your grandchildren need their Nana as well and it will help them adjust to the new living arrangements if they are assured of your continued love for them. Jennifer If you would like Jennifer to answer any of your questions, please submit your question as a word document to the Costa Clida Chronicle with the heading, Ask Jennifer or email your question to Jennifer Rahman at info@ lifemaxxinternational.com.
Puerto Lumbreras Christian Fellowship now meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday each month at 11.00am in the premises of the Spanish Evangelical Church Puerto Lumbreras Tel 619453283 Paul and Sandra
The jungle drums are getting louder by the minute. EFT is making headlines up and down the Costas. EFT is the acronym for Emotional Freedom Techniques, an energy therapy well established in the USA, UK and Australia and is now available in Costa Blanca and Costa Clida. EFT has a proven track record in bringing quick, effective pain relief, removing phobias, depression, some addictions and is so safe that it can be used on children as well as animals. Too good to be true? Not so, says Jennifer Rahman, an English woman, who is one of a small handful of EFT practitioners promoting this new energy therapy in Spain. It is well known that the body is made up of energy elds. This belief can be traced back to ancient civilisations and related medicinal practices. Even acupuncture, which is 5,000 years old, is based on this premise and acupuncturists use needles to balance the bodys energy ow or chi by unblocking pressure and energy build up in the body. However, not everyone takes kindly to the use of needles, especially those with a phobia for needles. Modern science found a way of harnessing ancient energy practices and amalgamating it with todays psychological principles resulting in Emotional Freedom Techniques. EFT uses gently tapping motions on known acupressure points on the body while using afrmations to neutralise negative emotions held in the unconscious mind. In 95% of cases, clients can reap the benets of EFT quickly and may only require one session, saving time and money. More complex cases may require additional sessions but the good news is that benets are long lasting. In fact, many users and practitioners worldwide often refer to EFT as emotional acupuncture with a difference. Jennifer also believes that EFT is not a fad and has its place alongside other complementary energy therapies such as Reiki. It has certainly revolutionised the application of modern energy therapies. It has been recently approved for the treatment of mental health patients in the UK. Such is its escalating popularity that it is becoming somewhat of a celebrity must have and there are famous users of EFT including golfers and high prole sports celebrities who use it for personal development, quelling anxiety, addressing weight-loss issues or to enhance sports performance. EFT also played a major part in helping survivors of the recent Japanese earthquake and tsunami, overcome their personal trauma and grief. Jennifer is clear to point out that EFT is not a replacement for medical care, but may be used to complement recovery and rehabilitation. For a FREE consultation and to nd out more about EFT, visit: www.lifemaxxinternational. com or contact Jennifer on: 63 4358 310 (mobile). All enquiries are strictly condential and no details will be forwarded to third parties.
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Hi there from Bob with news from Welcome since last month. Before that, though, I hope that you are all enjoying the summer, whether thats lying around the pool, down on the beach, or just lazing away the days with a beer or two. Maybe youve got the grandkids coming to stay now that the schools have broken up, or are you escaping the heat and jetting back to the UK for a while. Whatever your plans, do enjoy the good
weather, and dont forget to drink plenty of water and to slap on the sun-block. Our June Dance saw us regaled by the one-and-only Chas Hodges from Chas and Dave fame; plenty of pub songs and stories of life in the East End. And cant he play that piano! Enjoyed by all, and congratulations to Rosemary and Haydn for getting him here. He was supported by everyones favourites, The Beagles, with everybody dancing away as usual. Did you
see me doing the twist with Richard? I can get down OK, but getting up again required a bit of a yank from Fran! Another excellent night! Our Monthly Meeting was on July 2nd with Rosemary assisted by Ann who told us of forthcoming events. Rosemary also conrmed next years Cruise which will be around the Greek Islands and calling at Istanbul. This will leave on May 14th and already has attracted a lot of interest, with coach number 2 lling up. Now, I dont know if you realise it, but next year is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, so I wont be going, but dont let this put you off! They dont have icebergs in the Mediterranean! For more details, contact Rosemary on 620105179. Tickets on sale at the meeting were for the September Dance on 28th, which features Sunset, Rae Daniels and the delectable Maria OHara. Just 8 and 5 more for pork escalope and chips. Tickets for this are still available from Rosemary. Coming up on October 26th is the return of Ricky Lavazza, who was very popular on his last visit, and tickets for this are sure to sell out fast. They will be on sale at the August 6th meeting. Also appearing that night will be the fabulous former singer- of- the - year on the Costa del Sol, Laura Ellen. Dont miss this one at 9! Other tickets still available are for August 24th Dance at Marianos, Camposol, with the lovely Lucinda, and our very own Beagles. 6 only, and 5 for optional chicken and chips. There are a couple of rooms left for our Annual Trip to Benidorm from 17th to 19th October. 120 for 2 nights, 3 days staying at the 3 star very central Hotel Helios. The price includes coach, half board at the hotel, a trip to a fantastic bodega and also the Valor chocolate factory. Book/Jigsaw Swap is closed for August and reopens on September 13th, at the ICA clinic on the main dual-carriageway on Camposol B. Further details from Jo on 669457985. Fun Petanca is on the last Wednesday of the month at Marianos Camposol at 4.00pm during the summer time when its a bit cooler. Call Les on 968131880 for more information. Welcome is open to all; theres no membership, just come along, meet new friends and old, and have fun. All dances are held at Marianos, Camposol A and are non-smoking. For details of all events, call Rosemary on 620105179, or email rosemarybeak@hotmail.com, or visit www. welcomegroupspain.com
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SPANGLES PERFORM FOR THE NEW MAYOR OF LOS ALCZARES
gles, Viva Quartet and Smithy entertained a packed audience. Spangles opened the second half of the show with the two songs that made them Gold Medal Barbershop Champions of Spain and Portugal, which roused the audience. They then had them rolling in the aisles with their performance of What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor? with Anthea playing a convincing, inebriated marinero. The song is complex and fairly difcult to learn, but we enjoy performing it and love to amuse our audiences too commented Musical Director, Gail Grainger. Weve been working hard on a new CD, which will be out some time after the sum-
they rehearse at Las Claras? They meet every Thursday from 10.30am to 1.00pm. Please call Lyn on 968 432 525 or Anthea on 968 334 527 to book Spangles or to nd out how to join, or visit the website: www.spangleschorus.com Photographers: Sue Thomason and Adrian Chorley.
Spangles performed twice in one week for Anastasio Bastida, the newly-elected Mayor of Los Alczares. For the rst time in their history, Spangles was invited to take part in the Corales del Mar in the beautiful Iglesia de la Asuncin, alongside ladies choirs from Cartagena and Los Alczares.
mer, so we have had some exciting moments this year. After our summer break in August, we will be learning new songs and brushing up on our Christmas repertoire, ready for the festive season. Spangles welcomes new members, so if youre looking to make new friends and enjoy singing, why not visit Spangles when
If you have seen Spangles perform, you will know that it is denitely not their style to stand still and sing behind songbooks, and this performance was no exception, with them nishing with a very lively rendition of La Bamba, much to the delight of the predominantly Spanish audience. It was an honour and a pleasure to perform for our new Mayor in such beautiful surroundings said Anthea Prentice, co-Chorus Manager. We joined Anastasio Bastida and the ladies choirs afterwards at a local restaurant, where we all enjoyed singing together. We hope that we can forge strong links between us and perform together again in the future. Five days later, the Mayor attended a show featuring Spangles at another beautiful venue, Hotel La Encarnacin, which has been family-owned since the early 1900s and is steeped in history. It is famous for its Baleario Thermales or thermal spa where the original treatment rooms and sunken marble baths, remain to this day. The inner patio is a sight to behold, with balconies festooned with greenery and owers, where guests can enjoy a relaxing drink and soak up the tranquil atmosphere. This is where Span-
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25 members of ADAPT joined in the annual Aidemar event called Aidemarch on Saturday 9th July in San Javier. There were 1500 participants altogether, divided into runners who raced to complete the 3 kilometre route and those who decided
to make it a more leisurely stroll. The event was accompanied by dancers and monitors from Aidemar, an association that works with special needs children and adults, with face painters and clowns for the children and a great atmosphere of music and fun. The walk ended on the promenade of Santiago de la Ribera and all 25 members completed the distance with ease whilst enjoying being part of such a worthwhile event. Perhaps next year well train for the running race, or maybe well make that the year after! Our next ADAPT meeting will be held on Saturday 3rd September at 11am in Castelar College, San Pedro del Pinatar.
For more information about ADAPT visit www.adaptsanpedro.eu
The new DFS store is now open, just 1 0 0 0 m from the old one. It is situated between ICELAND and Decathlon in San Javier. The new bigger DFS STORE now has its own CAR PARK, actual sized room settings, baby changing facilities, and a Kids area with TV. There is a also a new SOFA DESIGN Programme that allows you to choose colour options on certain models and see them in situ before you order. As well as the large furniture range, DFS have some clearance offers on nishing touches including Lamps, Pictures and Rugs from only 3. Come and take a look. DFS Spain Paul Airey 0034- 968-334-194 fax 195. UK Local Call number 0845-8696991
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Raquel Peas Flamenco for All Dance Centre, located in Pilar de la Horadada and San Pedro del Pinatar, won 4 gold medals and one silver (the silver being that the Centre placed 1st & 2nd in the same category) at the recent Mazarrn Dance Competition. They competed with 5 dances and received medals in
all categories. Irene Martinez received a gold medal and the highest score in the under 13 Intermediate l e v e l s , Lucy Steward tied for the gold in the under 21 beginners levels (Lucy has Downs Syndrome and is a shining example of what
can be achieved). The adult group, almost all senor citizens, won highest score and gold medal for adult solo, by Valerie McGlade and The Flamenco for All Dancers highest scores and a gold and a silver for adult groups. The majority of these students are from the UK, but also from Austria, Norway and Spain, truly proving that Flamenco is for all. For more information on the Flamenco For All Dance Centre, Social Club and performances please contact us on 630 689 431. Raquel Pea Director Flamenco for All Dance Centre
Highly successful was how U3A Chairman Bob Hill described the rst in the series of this years three summer meetings held at La Rustica Restaurant (formerly Los Arcos) on Thursday 30th June. Chris Sumter and Maeve Faulkner of The Samaritans gave a talk on the history, ethos and also the structure of the Samaritans in this area and explained that the Samaritans now cover the whole of Spain. There is always a need for volunteers, both in the area of Listening and Logistics. Chris and Maeve then answered questions from the
oor. Following this talk, there was a short, but very amusing presentation by Ian Nolan and Kevin Cassidy of La Finca Hoya de Cadenas. The nca is one of the major wine producers in the Valencian region. The subject of the presentation was to provide information on their Winery Tours. A great deal of interest was shown by the members and it seems probable that a trip will be arranged for later in the year. The U3A Meeting was extremely
well attended and Jean Logan, Deputy Membership Secretary was Delighted once again to welcome a signicant number of new members. The U3A Summer Meetings are designed as social events with table-top-sales of books, cakes, bric-a-brac and a tombola. Existing U3A Members are able to meet and greet old, as well as new friends. The last summer meeting took place at La Rustica on 28th July.
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I am so fortunate that I live in the natural reserve that borders on the Embalse de la Pedrera, and in this column I get to write about my love of the wild owers and the conservation on the area, but there is so much more to this part of Spain than meets the eye, not only is the region rich in native ora, but there is huge diversity of fauna as well, including birds and reptiles. This month I will diversify slightly & focus on two of the many reptiles that we encounter here at Casa La Pedrera. The rst is the impressive Ocellated Lizard; in Spanish lagarto ocelado. This photo was taken in our tea garden and it pops out regularly for a bite to eat, here pictured eating a tomato. Its natural diet is very varied and normally consists of large insects, especially beetles, other reptiles, frogs, and small mammals including baby rabbits. It also robs birds nests for their eggs, and eats plant matter and fruit.
The obvious reason is the destruction of its natural habitat and the other is the fact that the hunters kill the lizard, fearing that it will eat all of the partridge eggs & young rabbits. In the past, larger lizards were not only hunted, but eaten as well. The Ocellated Lizard was and still is, part of the cuisine of Extremadura, Spain. In this region, there is a speciality known as lagarto con tomate. This dish is made by frying slices of lizard in olive oil, after which they are stewed with tomatoes and onions on a slow re in an earthenware pot however this practice has been outlawed due to the lizard being a protected species. We hope, with the protection of this species and the fact that they can live for up to 25 years, they will be around at Casa La Pedrera for many years to come. Another long- lived reptile to mention is the Montpelier Snake or culebra bastarda. It is the most common snake that we nd here at in the nature reserve which can grow up to 2 metres and you may come across it, as it is active during the day time. It has a narrow head and a very pronounced eye-brow over a large eye, making it easy to distinguish. Luckily for my 7 year old daughter, who happened to stand on ones tail, receiving a venomous bite is highly unlikely, due to the fact that the fangs are at the very back of the top jaw, plus its venom is low toxicity, so it is not considered dangerous to humans. It can however be very frightening to confront one, as in her case. The snake reared up aggressively, hissed very loudly and attened out its neck like a cobra. This is apparently normal behaviour for this species of snake, as when it is disturbed or threatened, it can emit a loud and persistent hiss.
There are a total of 13 different species of snakes in Spain of which ve are venomous. Snakes are actually quite widespread in Spain and I am sure many of you have come across their attened bodies on the road. Most people react with horror when I conrm there are snakes, but I always point out that they are a good indicator of a healthy and diverse countryside. The truth of the matter is that even though the snakes are relatively common, they are difcult to come across, as they are shy and retiring. In all my years of living and walking in the campo, I have only ever seen a handful, so do not let the fact that there are snakes living here, deter you from walking. Remember you can always drop into the tea garden to pick up a walking guide and now we are open from 9.30am to 9.30pm so you can avoid the hottest parts of the day. Most of our visitors however, are to be found in the pools at this time of the year, having taken part in one of the many activities that we offer here at Casa La Pedrera. Keep up to date with our events this summer and visit our website for more information at www. thingstodoinspain.info Due to the success of their performance at the recent Music Arts and Craft Festival RAQUEL PEA DANCE GROUP will be performing with her professional dance group at Casa la Pedrera, the grand design house on Wednesday 10th & 24th at 6.30pm. Tickets are available @ 6 for adults & 4 for kids from the Tea Garden at Casa La Pedrera or by calling Jenni on 660816620. Local Spanish charity AFA (Asociacin de Familares de Enfermos de Alzheimers) will be the beneciary. Until next month; enjoy the summer.... Jenni
The Ocellated Lizard is actually the largest lizard resident in Europe, growing to an adult size between 40 and 60cm and sometimes reaching 90cm. They are very active at the moment as breeding occurs in late spring and early summer, often accompanied by violent ghts between males over territory and the right to mate with a female. Generally 5 to 12 eggs are laid between June and July in the ground and hatch in about 3 months. The lizard is preyed upon by Eagles such as the Short Toed (aguila culebrera) Large snakes such as the Montpellier snake, which is also a regular at La Pedrera, will take young and juveniles, but believe it or not, a fully grown adult only has one real enemy - man!
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The Girl Guides Association of Cartagena (AGCT) has developed in collaboration with the Department of Tourism Ayto de Cartagena a series of guided tours of the city of Cartagena, in order to nancially support the recovery of the city of Lorca after the earthquake. The tours took place during July, but will also be available on Mondays during August starting at 19:00hrs. The meeting point for visits will be the Ofce of Tourism, Gateway Place, San Jose Bastarreche. As for the itinerary, the tours will go through the streets and squares of the city from
downtown to SerretaBastarreche, visiting the Church of Charity, entering Plaza San Francisco and ending with a tour of Main Street to the Palace Hall. At the beginning of the visit, donation envelopes will be provided for the Bureau of Lorca. To join this tour, please register your interest at: Cartagena Tourist Ofce: 968506483 Antonio D. Fruits: 649265001 Ana Branch: 618811780
Animals for Adoption This black Labrador puppy was seen wandering along the middle of a main road with his brother. He is approx 4 months and a typical playful Labrador. We have named him Harry. Nando was found abandoned near a shopping centre. He is approx 10 months, good with other dogs but he is not happy near cats. He is a little diamond and he loves people. He
is going to be a medium sized. He loves his food and will eat anything you put in front of him. Nando is very obedient; he sits on command and waits for you to put his lead on. His fosterer tells us that whoever gets this little beauty is very lucky and will have a friend for life. Curly was found dodging cars on the N332 near to La Mata. He does not have good eyesight so it was amazing that he was not hit by a vehicle. He was in terrible condition with lumps on his tail and his body, and his eyes were almost closed due to dry eye syndrome. His poor condition we believe is probably due to an inadequate diet all his life. He has had surgery to remove the lumps and he has also been neutered. He is now in relatively good condition for a 6 year old Poodle/Airedale cross and he really enjoys life. His tail is always wagging. Four small kittens were placed into a cardboard box and dumped outside a local cemetery. They were collected by an off duty police ofcer and he brought them to us. Each one is in good condition and now available for adoption. For more information please call 611 606 001 Email: k9club@lamarina.info To view more animals for adoption please go to: www.petsinspain.info
The latest natural therapy treatment has nally reached the Mar Menor. Happy Feet Foot Spa is situated downstairs at Shape & Tone Wellness Centre and uses only genuine and authenticated Garra Rufa (or Dr.Fish). Originally from southern Turkey, for centuries Garra Rufa, have been known for softening and cleansing the skin of people who bathed in hot springs where the sh thrived. So what does the Garra Rufa sh do? These sh basically nibble on areas of dry skin, especially around heels and soles of the feet and nger nails. For psoriasis or eczema sufferers, the sh target the plaques areas of sore, red and thickened skin. These sh produce a natural process that is similar to exfoliation by schooling together and concentrating on the areas of the skin which are in most need of treatment. Using this technique of nibbling and sucking, the Garra Rufa is able to gently peel the layer of dead skin from the foot, but leaves the under layer of healthy skin untouched. During this process it is said that the sh secrete an enzyme that helps with the healing process and rejuvenation of the skin. The sh are very effective at what they do and provide a
very relaxing and de-stressing sensation that can best be described as a focused micromassage. It is often found that the most efcient treatment is performed by younger sh and this is likely to be due to the fact that younger sh require a larger, more immediate intake of nutrients for growth. In addition, a smaller size of sh within a tank allows for greater numbers and many small mouths are an advantage over fewer large ones. Firstly and most importantly our sh are treated like pampered pets. They are fed supplements every day to ensure the correct balance in diet. They are not overcrowded and live and swim in around 1 litre of crystal clear fresh water per sh at temperatures around 30C. Research has shown similarities between the suck of the sh and the expert prodding and poking performed by an acupuncturist or a reexologist. The rest, as they say, is history. When you visit our air-conditioned centre and immerse your feet into the warm water, these curious little dermatologists start to feed and remove all the dead skin, bacteria and impurities clinging to your feet, literally eating all the bad stuff off of you. Youre left with smooth, babysoft, supple and young skin, free of smears, bad oils, unseen bacterial nastiness and everyday pollutants.
International press suggests that the Doctor Fish massage technique has proven health benets, 1) It can help people with skin conditions such as: Psoriasis, Eczema & Stress. 2) The nibbling of the sh provokes nerve centres to re in a way that relaxes tense bodies. Your blood circulation and ow is also greatly increased during the treatment, helping break up irritating crystals in the feet, which lead to blockages in circulation. 3) The sh hoover up all the daily rubbish that accumulates on your feet, performing the same effect as a peel in a most relaxing way. 4) The sh therapy treatment is an incredibly relaxing way to treat the skin. The sensation of the sh massage stimulates acupressure points, helping to regulate the nervous system, relax the body and release fatigue. Our treatments are perfectly safe. The sh cannot transfer any diseases and thanks to our unique 6 stage ltration system, the water in each tank is changed every 10mins and with the UV lights, kill 99.99% of all bacteria, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene. To put it simply its safer than using a swimming pool. Our prices start from just 10, so call in now for a natural treatment that is simply out of this world. Downstairs at Shape and Tone Wellness Centre, Avenida Mariano Ballester 5, Los Alczares, Tel: 661002648. Summer hours Mon Sat 9-1pm and Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 7-9pm.
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Dear Editor Once again the weather held good for the annual partying at Camposol of the weekend of 25/26th June. From the noise and amount of empty cans it was enjoyed by many. However, yet again it was wrong to call the festivities a Fiesta because clearly it was not. Like it or not, and many do not, we live in Spain. Here a Fiesta is religious festival with celebrations accordingly. Noun esta (plural estas) (In Spanish speaking countries) A religious festival. From Spanish esta < Latin festum (feast). What Camposol endured was an attempt to transpose to Spain a version of an English carnival. But that failed because all it turned out to be again was a large car-boot sale with hot dogs, paella, beer stalls and unbearably loud music. On top of all this was a (large) person in a yellow top and straw hat who seemed to be in charge. He was very rude to many of the visitors and stall holders. He shouted at me, for instance because I went to park in one of his forbidden zones the day before the carnival started. I didnt have the heart to point out the spelling mistake on all his yellow tops! The main thing is many people enjoyed the two days. There was though the traditional medieval British dancing - Ye Olde Line Dancing. The only pity was that there was no attempt to integrate with the people of
our host nation. Maybe next year. The new mayor HAS promised big changes. Maybe he will sort this lot out, after all, he did provide a sizable cash donation. JohnYates A bemused British Resident. Dear Editor My name is Antonio Hernandez. I have been a member of the Committee of Totanas Easter Processions for 3 years. This year we ran a Spanish bar at the Camposol Fiesta for the rst time. It was fabulous! We would like to say a very big muchas gracias, to all of you for joining us and also a very big thanks to the chairman of the Fiesta Committee and all the Fiesta members (specially Seor Dicky) for letting us install our bar. It was a charity bar, (our organization does not receive any money income from the government) and we do different things to raise funds, like the bar at Camposol Fiesta, or our traditional Valentines Day Dinner at Venta la Rata (food, music and presents). We are not professionals on bars, and we did not take any salary (only food and drinks) and we would like to apologize to our clients if they were waiting a long time to be served. We really did try our best! Every year we spend part of our money doing one charity deed. Over the past 3 years we joined a plan to build a school in
Burkiina Faso (Africa) with the rest of charity organizations of Totana, Alhama, Aledo and Lorca. (It is now nished and children are now being taught). Last year we gave some money for children of Peru, and this year it is going to be Spain. We have already sent food, medicines and clothes to Lorca (like many people) and with the money that we raised from the esta we will use it in Lorca and in the Easter Processions of Totana. We really want to say thanks to all of you, and we hope to see you again next year. Gracias Hermandad de la negacion y exaltacion de la cruz de Totana.
Dear Editor The Committee of Andreas Animal Rescue would like to congratulate the organizers of the Camposol Fiesta this year. We thought that the whole event was well organized and well supported by the community. Given the weather, the number of people and dogs who endured the sun to participate in the sponsored walk was excellent. The timing and arrangements for the Dog Show afterwards displayed ample consideration for the dogs comfort in the hot weather. Our thanks go to the Fiesta organizers for all of their hard work. Terry Kirk Chairman
Dear Editor, I thought your readers should know about Chez Zoe down in Puerto De Mazarrn. We had two fabulous lunches there. This lady can really cook in the best South of France style, and very good value. 10 for a menu del dia, which included a mouthwatering salmon and spinach lasagne, and the best homemade strawberry ice cream ever, or 16 for even more exotic options including wine. Chez Zoe has got to be worth at least one trip during your stay in Spain, and go early, because youll want to go back. Sandra MABS MAZARRON We would like to put the record straight about the rumours circulating about recent events in MABS. An allegation had been made that we were planning to form an independent breakaway group, and that this was announced by me, Frances Sears, at our monthly meeting held on 31st May. This allegation was sent by email to me by the MABS President on 4th June. We would like to state that we have never had any plans whatsoever to break away from MABS, that no such announcement was made by me, and that this breakaway has never even been discussed. These allegations were apparently made to our President, by phone or email, over a period of several months, by persons unknown to us, and for reasons that we cannot understand. NO communication was received by us from our President that would have easily cleared up the matter. Our President has refused to reveal the source of these phone calls and emails, and instead, is quoting that she is not legally obliged to reveal this information. As a result of the allegations made against us, 35 volunteers have shown their support for us and resigned their position within MABS Mazarrn. It was felt that we had no alternative but to resign, as we could no longer offer our time and energy to an organisation where it appeared to us that the main management committee no longer trusted us, but preferred instead to act on maliciously manufactured gossip rather than attempt to establish the true facts. We have been volunteers since MABS Mazarrn was formed, and have done everything that could have been expected of us. To be accused in the way we have, is outrageous and extremely upsetting, considering that we have done nothing wrong. Those responsible should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves, when all we have done is to do our best to help people less fortunate than ourselves. Frances Sears, former Director Ann Wamsley, former Fundraiser MABS DISPELS THE RUMOURS MABS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP is Registered Charity number 7261. This number covers MABS in its entirety: four Main Branches (Marina Alta North and South, Murcia and Marbella) and several Branch Area Ofces including, Valencia, Jvea, Benidorm, Torrevieja, Calasparra, Fortuna and Mar Menor. MABS HQ is in Jvea and, for the past 12 years, the Group has been run very successfully from this location. In fact, the Group has been getting better and
more efcient as the years have gone on. In order to streamline operations, the rst Branch Ofce Directors were appointed in September 2010 to head up the main Branch Ofces and their attached Area Ofces. In June 2011, it was decided to amalgamate the Mazarrn and Murcia Branches. While most of the Mazarrn volunteers have readily accepted the change, sadly a minority of the volunteers have resigned, considering themselves downgraded to an Area Ofce. This is not the case; there is no downgrade, simply a new reporting line via MABS Murcia, resulting in smoother running and greater efciency all round. To dispel any rumours, MABS Committee and all Branch Ofce Directors feel it essential to let everyone know, whether they be volunteers, members, patients, doctors, nurses, carers, drivers, translators or buddies taking a share in the great work that MABS does, that MABS Mazarrn is alive and well, is growing daily and continues to serve the community which has come to rely on them so much. All MABS events in the Area Ofce of Mazarrn are going ahead; that includes the Caribbean Night with Barrington on 20th August, the MABS Race for Life on October 23rd and the Christmas Fayre in November. All monies raised in Mazarrn will remain in Mazarrn to help those affected by cancer in that area and, following the completion of a full service and related remedial work, the MABS car continues to be used to transport our patients to and from hospital appointments. Lets please be clear at MABS Mazarrn it is business as usual! There are TWO ofcial MABS websites: www.mabscancersupportgroup.org and www.mabsmurcia.com. Any other websites purporting to speak in the name of MABS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP are nothing to do with registered charity 7261. For more information contact: Lyn Baines, MABS Branch Ofce Director MURCIA, 693 824 511 Linda Richardson, MABS Publicity and Media Relations, 966 856 379
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Mass in English: Is celebrated every Saturday at the Catholic chapel at Pastrana, approximately 10km from Mazarrn Schedule of Masses: Saturday at 4:30pm Schedule of Confession: Saturday from 3:45-4:25pm also on request Catechism for Adults and Bible Study: Every Sunday at 4:30pm (beginning in September) Fr. Carlos Prats 628 824 555 Fr. Octavio Carpena 676 219 445 www.pastranaonline.com SAINTS God gave us Saints for a good reason, He wants to inspire us to emulate their lives and love as they loved Him. Most of the early Saints died as martyrs, giving up their lives because they loved God so much that they willing gave up their lives rather than deny him. St. Anthony of Padua: canonized in 1232 and perhaps no more loved and admired Saint in the Catholic Church and is commonly referred as the nder of lost articles and made a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius XII in 1946. St. Teresa of Avila: canonized in 1622 founder of the Reformed Carmelite order. In 1970 declared a Doctor of the Church for her writing and teaching on prayer. St Francis of Assisi: canonized in 1228, founder of all Franciscan orders and with years of poverty and wandering had made Francis ill and he began to go blind. As a special present from God he had the same wounds of Jesus. St. Ignatius of Loyola: Canonized by Pope Gregory XV on 22 May 1622. Started the Society of Jesus in 1534 also know as the Jesuits. There are 38 Jesuit members declared Blessed and 38 canonized as Saints.
St. Faustina: Canonized by Pope John Paul II 30 April 2000. Had several contacts with Jesus and the Blessed Mother and Jesus said to Her; Souls who spread the honour of My Mercy I shield through their entire life and at the hour of death I will not be a judge for them, but the Merciful Saviour Pray to your favourite Saint and ask that Saint to pray for you and the Kingdom of Heaven could be yours. Christ said The Kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a eld which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off happy, sells everything he has and buys the eld (Matt 13:44) www.catholic.org/saints
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Photos: Copyright Mark Stocks. www.vistasdemurcia.com 120 dancers and their families and friends visit Camposol What a fantastic event this was, bringing together dancers, teachers and members of the community of all ages together. Held this year at Marianos Restaurant, Camposol, almost 120 dancers from 6 different dance schools took part in the competition, dance workshops, awards presentation and performances on the Camposol Fiesta main stage.
contribution to the competition with 50% of the entries presenting solos, duets, and trios in styles ranging from acro to ballet at levels from novices to advance. They also produced a new category to the event during the festivals consultation process. Production dance pieces, with beautiful costumes and energised routines were presented by dancers from the age of 3- 70 years old. Being placed in 1st, 2nd and 3rd within many of the entries, they also took the annual awards for Highest Scored Solo Indala Alvarez Jackson under age 13, and, all of the annual awards for age 13+ section: Highest Scored Solo - Abbigail Dorrill Highest Scored Duet, Rhiane Dorrill and Abbigail Dorrill Highest Scored Group, Highest Scored Adult Group, Highest Marked Acro - Abbigail Dorrill. The most promising dancer from this section of the festival is the young beautiful dancer Abbigail Dorrill who presented many styles and many pieces of choreography condently at an advanced level of technique and presentation throughout. Principals from Dance Extreme, Jodie Powell and Totally Dance, Susan Faulkner, sponsored and delivered dance workshops with an awesome atmosphere bringing dance groups together in the fun and enjoyable elements of dance. Dance Extreme with their high energy Urban Street Dance style gained 2nd place in the Advanced Group 13-21 years, 1st and 2nd place in the Intermediate Under 13, and, Highest marked group award in the Under 13. They also presented a sensational 10 minute performance of their skills on the Camposol Fiesta main stage. Totally Dance, a newcomer to competitions, won Novices Group and Novices Solo 13-21 years, and, gained joint 2nd in the novices Under 13 Group. Principal Susan stated We have enjoyed ourselves very much in out rst competition and will denitely be back next year. Local dance school, Murcia Dance competed extremely well this year. New dancers are now emerging with much potential and dedication to the beautiful art form of dance. Principal, Louise Bremner is very proud to be working with a committed group of young dancers and their parents. They won 1st and joint 2nd group, 2nd solo and 1st duet under 9 Novices category, Highest Marked Duet Under 13 presented by Jack Dawson and Shannon
Moran and the lovely Jack Dawson received the Annual Trophy for the Most Promising Dancer. They also gained joint 2nd in the Beginners age 13-21 duet. Exceeding all expectations the support given has truly made MFDB an exciting festival to get involved in for anyone interested in dance, the performing arts and cultural activities. It has brought new visitors to the area and truly raised the quality and prole of dance in Mazarrn regionally, nationally and internationally. MFDB is in its deepest gratitude to all those that made the inspirational and electric atmospheric event possible. For more information please visit www.mfdb. net The festival is a project member of the registered Arts & Cultural Association of Murcia. Beautiful Dancer, Abbigail Dorrill Dances Away with Most of Mazarron Festival de Baile 2011 Top Awards Abbigail Dorrill from Footwork Dance, a school based in San Miguel De Salinas, Alicante, is at the beginning of her professional career. Dancing from a very early age, she is about to embark on a programme of auditions throughout Europe. A beautiful dancer, she can present her work in many styles, demonstrating a technical and performance ability to an advanced level. Within her section age 13-21, Abbigail took many 1st places in her heats and won trophies for highest marked solo, duet (along with her sister, Rhiane Dorrill), group piece, and she also won the most prestigious award The most Promising Dancer for her incredible abilities. Mazarron Festival de Baile 2011 felt very honoured to have such a high level of skill and talent entered into the festival this year. Abbigail is a beautiful dancer destined for a long career in dance. To see Abbigail present her work was an excellent opportunity for all the other dancers attending the festival to aspire to.
Sponsors: Trudy Anne Show Costa Clida Radio, Fiestas Camposol, Keith Donovan, Ken Sherwood Garage, Los Canavos Players, Marianos Restaurant, Mister Print, Murcia Dance, Professional Teachers of Dancing, Vistas Murcia, over 23 volunteers, and, schools, Dance Extreme, Footwork Dance, Ghost Performing Arts Academy, Murcia Dance, Raquel Peas Flamenco Dance School and Totally Dance supported this years event. Without this level of sponsorship and professional support the festival would not have happened. Every ounce of support has brought the aims of the festival alive with energy, passion and enthusiasm. The young Flamenco Dancer, Irene Martinez who wowed audiences at the 2011 esta and who had moved up a level and category in this years competition won 1st place in the Intermediate under 13. Training under the guidance of Raquel Peas Flamenco Dance School, the school also won 1st place 13-21 years beginner, Lucy Stewart and 1st and 2nd Adult Intermediate. Ghost Performing Arts Academy entered two dancers into the competition with one of their dancers, Danielle Dickie winning 2nd and 3rd place in the Intermediate under 13 solo category for her Flamenco and Latin dance routines. Footwork Dance made a considerable
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Dressing For Bed One of the areas where owners frequently get things unintentionally wrong is the bedding and linen for their holiday rental. Many UK based owners provide a TOG 13 quilt for the winter and a 4.5 quilt for the summer! If you have ever spent the summers here on the Costa Clida, then you know by now that quilts in summer are not an option, and jumping in the pool at 1am is the only way to keep cool by the time August arrives. Here are some tips to help you get the beds dressed correctly, whatever the season: For quick changeover you will need at least 2 sets of sheets per bed. For winter months, a at sheet, 4.5 TOG quilt plus a heavy throw or eiderdown should be enough for most guests, who nd the Spanish winters mild if coming from the UK! In summer a tted sheet and at sheet is enough, but a thin decorative cover will help dress the beds and make the property look more attractive to renters. Scatter cushions can also be used to add a touch of colour in summer, at little extra cost.
If you have a sofa bed, then dont forget to provide extra pillows and bedding for this too! Towels and tea towels are subject to the hardest wear and tear. Be prepared to replace on a regular basis, and at least once per year for towels. Tea towels should be replaced as soon as they start to look stained or dirty, even after washing. Bed linen should last about 2 years, unless you have heavy rental trafc, but again replace as soon as any item looks past its best. We all like to sleep on crisp clean sheets! When you buy any new linen, please dont forget to iron them rst before putting on the beds! Liz Edmiston runs OwnersAway Property Rentals & Management offering a full range of rental management services to property owners on the Costa Calda. Contact Liz on 691977107 or info@ ownersaway.com for more information or visit the website www.ownersaway.com to view the full range of properties and services.
Make sure you have plenty of pillows. Always leave 2 spares at the villa in case people need extra for guests.
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Last month we gave you an insight into some of the many activities available throughout the Costa Clida that can be found in The Essential Guide to the Costa Clida. Once again we are offering this superb little guide at a discounted price of only 4 for the month of August. Just cut out the voucher and present this at one of the retail outlets and you will get a reduction of 1 on the recommended retail price. This month we have printed some of the most popular bus and train routes and time tables to help you nd your way to some of the towns you might like to visit. What better way to see some of the stunning scenery than relaxing and travelling by bus or train. Many people would not travel by car to Murcia or Madrid, but here in Spain, the train system is extremely good and well worth trying. There is now a tram system in Murcia which takes you from the city centre to two of the large shopping centres, the Nuevo Condomina and the Thader Centre. You will nd a huge choice of shops from Ikea to the supermarkets of Eroski and El Campo. There is also a Bowling Alley and many different restaurants, cafs and bars.
Travelling by Train Whether its being wowed by Gaudis La Sagrada Famlia in Barcelona or discovering tapas and culture in Madrid, taking the train gives you the opportunity to explore Spain and Europe at your own speed - and make friends along the way. Theres no more romantic, educational or environmentally friendly way of seeing Europe than from the window of a train. A Eurail Global Pass offers unlimited rail travel through 22 countries on an extensive 220,000 km rail. Anyone at any age can sign up for a EuRail Pass, as long as they are resident in a country outside the 25 European countries that make up the EuRail Network. European residents can instead purchase an InterRail Pass. These passes allow you to design your own package, stretching from
5 days to three months, with everything from a basic One-country pass to a Global one. The extensive European train network is safe, reliable and eco-friendly. Not only is rail travel green - it is also fun. Taking the train around Europe is proving ever more popular. Last year, 427,000 passengers travelled with an EuRail Pass, which is an increase of 11.9% on 2009. Most passengers are under 26, but EuRail Passholders are drawn from all age groups, from children to pensioners. They offer exibility and are ideal for family holidays, students and couples; children under the age of four travel for free and those up to eleven at half price. For more information visit www. eurailgroup.com or www.eurailtravel.com
Train Times
Calasparra Murcia del Carmen Dep Arr 10.52 11.43 22.35 23.25 Murcia del Carmen Calasparra Dep Arr 9.36 10.23 19.54 19.05 Calasparra Madrid Dep 10.24 19.55 Madrid Calasparra Dep 07.13 19.00
Arr 14.16 23.34
Arr 19.51 22.34
This is the published timetable, but it is advisable to check the times when making bookings. First Class tickets are usually available on this route. Lorca/Totana/Alhama de Murcia Murcia del Carmen Dep Arr Lorca 08.20 Totana 08.42 Alhama de Murcia 08.54 Murcia 09.20 Murcia del Carmen Alhama de Murcia/Totana/Lorca Dep Arr Murcia 21.51 Alhama de Murcia 22.15 Totana 22.26 Lorca 22.52
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Were on the move! After almost ve years of Wellspring Church being based in Bolnuevo, we are in the process of moving to a new facility in Puerto de Mazarrn. It has taken many months of searching and praying about where we move to it had to be a place which would enable the heart and vision of the Church to function more completely. Well, we have found the building and we are now preparing it for its new purpose of ministering to the needs of many people living in the area. Wellspring has, and continues to be, a Church that reaches out into the community and we see our new building as a tool that will enable us to offer a place of worship, love, hope, faith and blessing in Puerto de Mazarrn.
Victory Churches of Spain will be hosting their very rst European Conference at the Playa Grande Hotel on 7 9 October this year and Canadian, Brad Dewar, will be speaking about Church growth and Church planting expansion. We are aiming to dedicate our new building around this weekend when all our Pastors are here for the conference. Our thanks to Hotel Playa Grande who have over the last ve years, helped us to get Wellspring Church established here in the area. At the end of June we had a pitch at the Camposol Fiesta and cooked up hotdogs, burgers and served ice cream and tea; our thanks to all of you who purchased food from our stall. We had a great weekend and many of our folk worked really hard to raise money that would be given to ease the situation in Lorca, following the earthquake. I would like to thank the Fiestas Committee who worked tirelessly to put on the event. Without you guys, we would not have been able to raise the 545 we did. Someone said to me at the time Why do you not use the money raised to help nance the move to the new building? The Bible calls us to sow, even in our own time of need its a Biblical principal and we stayed faithful to honour our commitment to bless the people of Lorca. I believe that because we have sown, we have also reaped a harvest. Since the announcement of our move, we have had nancial pledges for ten times the amount that we raised at the Fiesta is that amazing, or what? All our giftings, skills and nances, are seeds that God has blessed us with and the Bible tells us repeatedly that we need to be sowers and not hoarders. In one place it says that God gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater you see, seed keeps on being given to those who sow, in good times and in bad. Are you sitting on your sack of seed?.... it will always remain a seed sofa ! Are you waiting for the conditions to be favourable before you plant? Are you waiting for no wind and rain? Are you afraid of getting your new tractor dirty? If you are waiting for everything to be just right, you will never sow and bless others. Scripture often uses the farmer as an example of how we need to be fruitful in this life and it is such a blessing to sow into the lives of others that is the heart of Wellspring Church. We will keep you posted about the progress of our new building. It needs much work to remodel and make ready for our opening and we believe in God for the nances and skills to make this happen. God blesses and He uses people to do that. If you feel that you can help us in some way, please give me a call on 620599270 or contact the Church ofce; details on our website www. wellspringvictorychurch.com God bless you all, Pastor Andrew.
DOUBLE DELIGHT RAISES OVER FOUR THOUSAND EUROS Saturday 18th June saw a double event at Las Colinas Golf & Country Club in aid of the Costa Blanca Samaritans. Teeing off at 10am with a shotgun start, 80 golfers enjoyed the stunning course on a hot June day with the days event well organised by John Stephenson, with all publicity materials and associated printing donated by Canal Print Rioja SL. Sponsoring the main event and providing the prizes for the rst team prize John Williams, of Rental & Sales Centre, Los Dolses, presented four at screen TVs to the winners Steves Dream Team (S Morris; R Wale; D Hancock & A Hanvey) who returned a very creditable 116 points. Also on 116 points, but nishing second on countback were W. Stephenson; H Stephenson; J Adams & J Levy and they received a free round of golf courtesy of Las Colinas Golf presented by Sales and Marketing Director Martin Eastgate . Many other companies had donated prizes for the day including sportswear company Levante Lebache who not only supplied the third prize of four golng outts - won by the ladies team of T. Coppen; S Twentyman; P Johnstone & G, Hunt but also supplied
every player with a new golng cap as they approached the third tee. Also up for grabs, but not won on the day, was a car for a hole-in-one supplied by Talleres Martinez of San Miguel. The car, a brand new Ford Focus in an unusual metallic golden nish, was parked by the par 3, 14th and attracted much interest and added extra fun with attempts to win it on the day. The evening Dinner Dance, organised by Costa Blanca Samaritans Fundraiser Denise Brown, was also a sell-out with over 80 guests enjoying a four course meal at the fabulous outdoor setting of Las Colinas Clubhouse to the music of the LA Concert Band. The guests then took to the dance oor, dancing until the early hours to the fantastic music of Brat Pack style singer Paul Allen. Speaking to the guests on behalf of the Costa Blanca Samaritans was President Steve Ashley. Steve thanked all the many companies and individuals who had contributed and sponsored both events for their fantastic input and support. The event coincided with news that the Costa Blanca Samaritans are now to become The Samaritans in Spain as they are receiving calls from all over Spain on their helpline 902 88 35 35 and the call centres are now open 7 nights a week 8-12pm offering
non-judgemental emotional support to the distressed. During the evening the Grand Rafe Draw took place with 35 prizes in all, including such delights as a new set of Big Bertha Callaway Clubs, supplied by Shaun Robinson of Chemies/Villamartin Golf Society, and a magnicent weeks golng holiday in Marrakech donated by Mohamed of www. morocco4golf.com. A full list of prize winners is available from Canal Print Rioja or by contacting Denise at denise1sams@ hotmail.com Over four thousand euros was raised on the day; a truly fantastic amount and everyone is looking forward to next years event - already planned for Las Colinas Golf on the 16th June 2012. Graeme Clark www.costablancasamaritans.com
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Photos: Copyright Mark Stocks. www.vistasdemurcia.com At the end of June members from the local Mazarrn Bahia Lions visited Lorca along with Lions District Governor MD116A Ma Esperanca Pelegrn Feliu and Lions Zone Chairman MD116A Jarmo Peltonen to begin talks with the local council and assess the situation to see where money raised locally and relief funds sent in from other Lions Groups would be best spent in the relief efforts since the 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck just outside of Lorca on 11 May.
from the news most people have seen the devastation to old buildings and churches, the structural impact to newer buildings has also been severe. In some areas the damage only appears cosmetic, but as this visit revealed, often the damage inside many buildings is far worse.
After the quake, large companies from all the major supermarkets and retailers have delivered pallets of water and bedding which can be easily organised and distributed in large numbers to where they are needed. Unfortunately this leaves mixed bags of donations as a lower priority because they are a labour intensive job. Items donated in bulk, such as bags of rice, have the advantage of being processed easily and distributed fairly, highlighting the need for volunteers to go in and take on the task of sorting through the individual boxes that are still awaiting attention.
Many have been left homeless, or facing the prospect of months, if not years, of work ahead to restore damaged property. D r i v i n g t h r o u g h the city centre you can see the coloured tags indicating the inspection of buildings that are safe to reoccupy or require major structural work to make safe again and some are marked for demolition. Although
The Lions meeting with representatives from the council took place at the distribution centre where all the donations are being received. Currently only four people are running the centre, relying on the help of volunteers to see through the work that still needs to be done. Operating every day since the earthquake struck, the immediate ood of support pushed through the enormous job of coordinating relief efforts, getting food and water to where it was needed quickly and effectively as possible, but as the weeks have passed, volunteer numbers have diminished, while there is still a great need to continue the work.
The centres immediate priority has been to take care of the people left homeless living in the tents set up by the government. With few facilities at their disposal and many having no work and familys to feed, volunteers are working daily to aid relief efforts.
Thanks to the generous support and donations from people locally, and a cheque from Lions International Immediate Aid Fund, which was presented on the day by the Mazarrn Bahia Lions Club for 7100, the people will be able to provide food for 8 days for around 400 people made homeless and living in tents in the centre of Lorca. The council are looking at options for prefabricated houses, or renting property to start re-homing those that have lost everything, but for the moment, people will be living at the camp until a solution can be found and one by one they can be helped to get back on their feet. With the situation in Lorca the Lions objective has been to rst provide immediate assistance and secondly to look at where long term support is needed to assist relief efforts for the c o m m u n i t y. By working with the council in Lorca to identify where the Lions can be most effective, a number of projects were identied in the meeting, including the Centro de Desarrollo Infantil, The Child Development and Care Centre that took heavy damage.
Estimated at around 150,000 to repair, the centre is just one of the many community causes that r e q u i r e attention. The damage inside (see photos) is far worse than it would appear from the exterior. At the time of the quake fortunately nobody was in the facility. From the destruction inside, to the dangers of evacuating into the streets surrounded by high rise apartments, the situation could have been so much more severe. It is clear now that nowhere is totally safe, and in case another quake should hit, the council are looking at the option of building an entirely new facility away from the high rise to safe guard the young people in the centre. By raising the prole of the needs found in Lorca to a national and international level, the 16 members of the Mazarrn B a h i a Lions hope that a real difference can be made. In cases of natural disasters such as this, the Lions Foundation Principals are to direct support through the nearest local Lions Club. It is their task to spend the money wisely on what the people need, without any administration costs, so that by bringing together other
Lions Clubs in Spain and world wide, this small local Lions Group can aim to take on larger p r o j e c t s and deliver lasting results where there is a long term need for help rebuilding in the c o m m u n i t y. With 110 Lions Clubs in Spain and Lions Groups working in 206 countries, the Lions International have experience coordinating effective relief efforts. Every penny donated to the Lions goes straight to where it is needed, with nothing lost along the way to administration costs or expenses. By taking part on the regular organised trips, direct donations or through the sale of brica-brac, the generous support of our local community has already made a difference to the people of Lorca and any moneys received to the Lorca appeal will directly help people that need it today and help towards practical solutions to enable the community to rebuild for the future. The separate bank account for these funds is at Santander Bank Lions Lorca Appeal Account number 0049 4578 382010004392
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At the time of writing, the Tour de France is starting its last week of racing in the mountainous Alpine stages (the race is over 3 weeks). British rider Bradley Wiggins is out of the race with a broken collar bone, along with 5 other race favourites. British rider Mark Cavendish has won 4 stages and holds on to the green jersey in the sprints competition. The Frenchman, Thomas Voeckler is in the yellow jersey and is not expected to hold on to the lead he holds by 1 minute and 49 seconds, but the whole of France is willing him on and holding its breath.
France with a crash. Mark Cavendish will also be on the start list to pick up more single wins (4 last year, plus green jersey points winner), not forgetting evergreen Scot David Miller, so plenty of British interest in this years race.
race takes in the climb of Alto de Berro (3rd category), drops down into Alhama de Murcia, then on to Totana, passing through the nish line, climbing up the Alto de la Santa (3rd category) then dropping down into Totana to the nish line. There are a further 18 stages throughout, nishing on September 11th in Madrid, having covered a total distance of 3,300kms. For further information on the detailed route, visit the website www.lavuelta.com or if you dont have access to the internet, you can call me on 696 809 527 (Martin Rutherford).
Stage 2 is 175k, the next day, starting at 1pm passing Villajoyosa, Ortxeta (with a 3rd category mountain climb of Alto de Relleu). It passes Santa Pola and Dolores (both sprint points),Guardamar de Segura, Punta primo N332 to nish at Playas de Orihuela.
By the time you read this, you will have all the answers and the excitement in the cycling world will be over until next year. Or will it? Because Spain has its own Grand Tour, the Vuelta de Espaa, which starts on the 20 August in Benidorm with a spectacular night team time trial through the streets of the holiday town. The short 16k circuit will have the riders at out riding as a team to give them the fastest time. With the race stating at 7pm, the best teams will be under oodlights and will produce a fantastic atmosphere. Bradley Wiggins has said he will ride to win after his early departure from the Tour de Stage 3 starts in Petrer, Alicante Province at 1.20pm. It follows a comprehensive route with some very familiar place names on the 163k journey into the Murcia region. This sees a bit of a sting in the tail as the
Stages of the Race: 1ST STAGE IN BENIDORM 20 AUGUST, 7PM Race starts on the exit ramp of the beach 50mts before Avda Vicente Llorca then heading to the Avda de Cuba in the direction of Terra Mitica(counterclockwise) Passes Avda Mexico, Avda de Bolivia, Avda de Villajoyosa, Avda Armada Espaola,Paseo de Poniente,Calle Alcalde Jos Such Ortega, Plaza del Torrejon, Avda de Alcoy, Avda de Madrid, Calle Amtell de Mar, and nishes in the Avda de Mediterraneo at the top of Calle Bilbao. 2nd STAGE FINISHING IN PLAYAS DE ORIHUELA 21 AUGUST, 1.25PM Commences in La Nucia and heads in the direction of Finestrad. Passes Villajoyosa, Orxeta, Relleu, Aigues, Campello, Alicante (Calle de la Esplanada, Plaza de Galicia, Avda de Loring, Avda de Elx), Santa Pola (calle de Vial, Plaza de Europa, Avda Barcelona), Elche, Dolores, Daya Nueva, Daya Viegja, Guardamar de Segura, Torrevieja, Punta Prima and nishing at Playas de Orihuela. 3RD STAGE FINISHING IN TOTANA 22 AUGUST, 1.20PM Race commences on the CV83 in Monvar and passes through Pinoso, Los Baos de Fortuna, Fenazar, Archena, Yecha, Dolores, Mula (Avda Juan Antonio Perea, Gran Via), Pliego, El Berro, Alhama de Murcia (Avda Espua, Rambla de Don Diego), Totana (Calle del Sol, Plaza de la Constitucion, Town Hall and Calle del Puente, Calle San Antonio, Avda Sta Eulalia) and Aledo (La Santa), Finishing at Lorca Avenue, Totana.
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Salads I love the summer, mainly because its salad time! I never feel like eating very much during the day as its far too hot, so a salad is just right! Salads are quick, easy and light, not to mention healthy and ideal for hot summer days! While I always enjoy lettuce, tomato and cucumber along with the odd bit of beetroot, I thought I would look at something a little different. Any of the recipes below would make an ideal lunch, go well at a BBQ or complement other dishes for an evening meal. I particularly like the combination of the watercress and pears, but I am not a big lover of Blue Cheese so I change this for Feta Cheese which also works in this recipe. Buen Apetito Watercress, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad 6 handfuls of water cress 1 handful of sesame seeds 6 handfuls of rocket 225g Blue Cheese 3 pears Dressing Balsamic vinegar tsp salt and pepper 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Set the oven on 180C and spread the sesame seeds on a baking tray and toast for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Place the watercress and rocket in a serving dish. Add the crumbled cheese and the pear slices. To make the dressing, add the salt and pepper to the vinegar and whisk in the olive oil. Spoon the dressing over the salad and toss carefully. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top and serve. Spicy Prawn Salad 1 small onion 2 sticks celery 5 small green chillies
2 tbsp sunower oil 400g can chopped tomatoes 1tsp brown sugar 700g prawns A few drops of Tabasco sauce dried thyme Peel and chop the onions and celery. Remove the seeds from the chillies and nely chop. Heat the oil and fry the onion, celery and chillies for 5 minutes until soft and brown. Stir in the tomatoes, thyme and sugar, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens slightly. Peel the prawns and add to the sauce and gently cook for 5 minutes. Serve in Tabasco sauce and serve immediately. Asparagus and Goats Cheese Salad Asparagus 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper 100g rocket 150g goats cheese 75g pine nuts Dressing 3 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 2tsp grainy mustard 1 tbsp runny honey In a bowl, toss washed and prepared asparagus with the oil until coated, then season and arrange on a rack under grill. Cook for about 4 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients and season to taste. Divide the rocket between 4 plates, top with asparagus and crumble over the goats cheese. Sprinkle with pine nuts and then drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately with warm crusty bread. Caribbean Rice and Bean Salad 1 small onion 2 cloves of garlic 2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow pepper 1 tsp oregano and 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp ground spices 225g long grain rice 8 spring onions 225g can chopped tomatoes 375ml vegetable stock 400g canned red kidney beans Tabasco sauce Heat the oil and add the chopped onions and garlic until softened. De-seed yellow pepper and chop, then stir into the pan with oregano, thyme and all spice. Add the rice and stir well before cooking for 3 minutes. Add peel and chopped spring onions and tomatoes and their juice and stir. Add the stock and bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse the kidney beans, then stir into the pan and simmer for a further 6-10 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid absorbed. As an optional extra add a few dashes of Tabasco sauce to suit your taste. Serve. Runner Bean Salad 700g Runner Beans 30ml vegetable oil 4 tomatoes 1 garlic clove Chopped parsley Cook the beans in salted boiled water for 5 minutes and then drain. Heat the oil in a saucepan; add tomatoes, garlic and beans. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the garlic and turn the beans into a warm serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
We all look forward to the hot summer months, but once they arrive we are hoping for the cooler weather. We laugh at the Spanish for their siestas, but they really do make sense. What can be better than taking a leisurely lunch and then either a lie down in a cool room, or at least a rest in your favourite armchair? Most Spanish houses are fairly dark inside with blinds at each window. The windows are small and the blinds are kept down. This is because during the sweltering heat of August, the rooms stay relatively cool during the hot hours of the day and the Spanish dont venture out until it cools down in the evening. This is when you will see people sitting outside their houses chatting and generally relaxing. If you want to update your curtains or invest in some pretty window blinds, Curtain Call (see advert below) could be the people to call. Buy well, Buy once. Curtain Call has always offered quality at sensible prices. The advantage of quality is that it lasts and lasts and still looks good and works well. If you have bought good quality indoor or outdoor furniture, it is well worth re-covering rather than re-
placing, and if you are buying curtains or blinds, choose a quality product backed by an established reliable service - your investment will be repaid many times over!
to aid rheumatism and insomnia. Shade is essential in a garden, terrace or patio. This can be natural shade from trees or shrubs or you can invest in a wooden pergola by Wood Works Direct (see advert below). The warm and sunny weather in Spain is probably one of the main reasons most of us come to live here but we soon discover that having shade is just as important as having sun and that goes particularly for outside the house where creating areas of cool shade is vital if you are going to enjoy the outdoors to its full extent. Woodworks Direct manufactures and supplies a range of products designed to enhance your house and garden and
There are various ways to help you keep cool during the hot August days so that you can enjoy some of the sun that most of us came to Spain for: The obvious choice is to have a swimming pool if you have the space, but there are alternatives to the traditional pool and it is still not too late to invest in something this August. A spa can be installed quickly and easily on a small patio or terrace and this can give you that facility for cooling off in the hot weeks and warming up when the temperatures start falling. Eurospas (page 2) have been trading on the Costa Clida for many years and can supply and t a spa just for you from 3,500. Eurospas have a wide variety of spas to choose from, ranging from a 1 person spa, up to a 6 person one with loungers, and even a swim spa. They have a spa for every budget. The benets of a spa are tremendous for relaxation, muscle tiredness, aching joints, tension, and they are proven
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guaranteed to improve your living experience. They have been supplying a growing group of satised customers here on the Costas for the past six years. Whether it is a carport to protect your vehicles from the heat of the strong sunlight or a Pergola, Gazebo or Lean-to to sit under in comfort, Woodworks Direct has a range of products to match your requirements.
All the products made and supplied by Woodworks Direct are made of timber
from environmentally friendly, managed forests and is specially treated against insect damage and are available in a number of different nishes. All items are delivered ready to erect with all pieces cut to size and shape with full assembly instructions and any accessories needed. Woodworks Direct also makes gazebos, dog kennels, Log stores, picnic benches and even stables. There is free delivery on all products. Dont delay, contact Woodworks Direct and turn those plans into reality. www. woodworksdirect.com info@woodworksdirect.com or tel 649 540 016/966 195 522 Keeping cool means CREATING SHADE. Maximise your outside living space by CREATING SHADE
Creating shade for you, your car, your animals and plants in whatever way you can dream up is our business at KRUGER CANOPIES (see advert at the top of this page). Economy is key these days for everyone, and we have found that the canvas that we have been using for the past three years ts the bill, is very durable, will not shrink or mildew and comes in a great range of colours. We have a link with the best carport company on the Costa Blanca who make a very popular 3 metre x 4 metre model, for which we make a canvas roof for 620. The latest addition to our products is very exciting, a state of the art sail shade made of woven polyetheylene that protects against 95 % of the suns rays,
and is specically designed for easy tting at 120-150. Very popular are our made-tomeasure canvas hot tub covers at a special price of 75 for August and September. See us at Caadas del Romero car boot sale every Sunday, at Kennellys, Camposol, on the last Friday of every month, and at Procomobel Saturday morning sale in Guardamar. Tel 968590258/667879399/654245056 If you have a conservatory, it might well be worth investing in Window Film supplied and tted by Inside-Out (page 54). These window lms come in various colours and degree of tint for reducing the high temperatures that we experience at this time of the year. The other advantages of installing Window Film are to protect your furniture from the suns harmful UV rays; the Window Films block out 98% of this. Some of the lms even give you one-way privacy and most of them reduce the sun glare for those who suffer from the usual eye strain and squinting. Remember! These lms can be applied to any window in your property (not only conservatories), without any disruption to the existing windows. There are varying degrees of tinting lm, including the transparent one that gives UV Protection. Investing in this product can reduce the heat by up to 80%. If it is air conditioning that you need to keep you cool this summer, there are various reliable companies around that will give you free advice and excellent service, including: Dont suffer another hot summer. Keep cool with affordable air-conditioning from Econo-serv (page 54) All units are class a economy rated, which means that they are some of the most efcient units available. Econo-serve pride themselves on a professional job provided by qualied air-condition and electrical engineers. Kool Klimate (page 55) is a unique airconditioning company, backed by Europes leading air-conditioning manufacturers. With over 30 years experience they offer the highest standards of workmanship. Kool Klimate Air Conditioning will install your new system at times that suits your schedule. You can rely on Kool Klimate to get the job done. Their air-conditioning systems meet the latest energy saving and global specications, protecting the ozone layer, and meeting CE approvals and Euro Vent accredited quality control standards. Please remember to get your air-conditioning units serviced before the summer as Kool Klimate will be busy with installations during the hot weather. CHM (page 4), have been providing Air Conditioning Systems in the Costa Clida for over 6 years. They only supply Category A Sanyo or LG units as they are good quality, eco-friendly, quiet to run and the manufacturers offer professional back up and warranty facilities. It is a bit of a myth that air conditioning is very expensive to run. A good Category A unit can run for several hours for a surprising low cost, especially for those who have switched to the lower cost night tariff. An electric fan will simply just push around hot air and has no cooling function whatsoever
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need to know if the water is off again! LOUIS HARRIS ELECTRICAL (page 55) WHERE QUALITY COUNTS A qualied electrician and specialising in air conditioning to suit all budgets, Louis has over 30 years experience of which the last 9 have been in Spain. All work is guaranteed and you can be sure of a quality after-sales and maintenance service on all work. No job is too small and Louis can help with not just essential air conditioning for the summer months but all electrical work whether its just that extra power point you need, garden lighting, electrics to underbuilds or a complete re-wiring. Call now for a no obligation quote 619 712 821
weather. Sweating is the natural way to keep cool, but this can leave you dehydrated and even lacking in salt. It therefore makes sense to drink plenty of water and possibly increase your salt intake. World Water Week 21-27 August Water is an amazing substance - we cant live without it and in fact we are mostly made of it. It is not surprising that halftruths and myths exist about water, especially when it comes to your health. Should we drink 8 glasses of water a day to avoid dehydration? Our bodies need a fair amount of water every day, but the six to eight glasses of uid a day can be obtained from the food we eat - fruit and vegetables are 80-90 per cent water by weight - and other drinks including milk, tea and coffee. Obviously during the hot summer months we need to up our intake to make up for the extra loss caused by sweating, but again, any non-alcoholic drink will sufce. Do coffee, tea and other beverages dehydrate you? While it is true that caffeine has a diuretic effect, this is very mild compared with the amount of water contained in the drink. These drinks will still contribute to your bodys need for water. Is water harmless? Water is a non-toxic substance, but it is possible to drink too much water. In extreme cases drinking too much water can cause an electrolyte imbalance in the body, known as water intoxication. If athletes drink a lot of water in a short period of time without replacing the lost electrolytes, sodium levels in the blood fall, which can be potentially lifethreatening. Is bottled water safer than tap water? Tap water is subject to stringent health and safety requirements. It is continuously tested and safe to drink. Bottled waters often come from exactly the same sources as tap water - in fact some are tap water. Much bottled water is prepared with lower safety standards than tap water, and it consumes vast resources to bottle, ship, market and sell it. Thats why it costs around 1,500 times more per drink than tap water, which is safe, cheap, convenient and by the far the most eco-friendly way to get water. Can water help you lose weight? Drinking calorie-free and sugar-free water is a better way to get your daily uid intake than drinking sugary, high-calorie soft drinks. Some studies have shown that if you drink a pint of water before a meal it can help you eat less. The best way to enjoy a glass of chilled water in your home is to own a MINI WATER COOLER from Coastal Coolers (page 53). This fabulous machine enables you to stay hydrated all year round. The Cooler is Eco- friendly and maintenance free. Unlike other coolers, there is NO Water Contract, Hire or Lease Agreement. Healthy H2O (see advert on this page) can provide a quality Dalton drinking water system for only 79. This will enable you to drink water straight from the tap saving you from buying bottled water.
and it still costs money to run as it has an electric motor. A good quality air conditioning unit will reduce humidity in the room; essential if you want a good nights sleep.
THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
Increasingly we are seeing more and more water shortages and low water pressure, making even a nice cool shower often difcult to guarantee. It can also be most unpleasant with a house full of guests not to be able to ush toilets etc. Why not consider a back-up water tank and pump? CHM can supply and t these and you will never Dont forget our four legged friends also need to be kept cool in hot weather too. Make sure all pets have plenty of fresh, clean water available during the hot summer. There are also other ways to help them keep cool. How would you feel walking around in a big fur coat in stiing temperatures? Why not thin out your dog in the muggiest part of the season with a full groom at Four Legs Dog Groomers on Camposol (sector D). Grooming includes attention to ears and nails and a bathing only service is also available. Dont let them suffer call Four Legs now. 968 974 056. Collection and delivery service.
Another essential area to take care is of course your health during the hot
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NEST is about easy, FUN walks and outings making new friends in beautiful places with amazing views! You just need to be healthy enough to go for an easy walk lasting 2 or 3 hours. No racing to catch up or getting so puffed out that you cant chat en-route NEST isnt about sporty walking, just occasional social walks admiring the scenery, maybe taking the odd photo but not rushing. At the time of writing, the Annual July NEST Party is about to happen and hopefully a good time will have been had by all! But YET MORE fun and partying is to be had in late August!!! During the last weekend in August, the beautiful village of El Berro in Sierra Espua, has its annual summer esta, so after our evening walk, we can all enjoy the esta atmosphere in El Berro! There is usually quite a lot happening, with live bands etc.
back to El Berro for refreshments for the esta! If you want to make a weekend of it, you could even book accommodation in El Berro if youre quick at the Campsite or in Bajo el Ciejo hotel, which is very luxurious. Please book in advance by texting, phoning or emailing with your contact phone numbers and full names. Tel/text 679002147 Email natureespunatrails@ gmail.com Meet Friday 26th August at 6pm in El Berro at the Sierra Restaurant next to Camping Sierra Espua overlooking the car park, which will be full of esta entertainment and blocked parking so park wherever you can! Well then go on a very easy evening stroll around El Berro. The walk will be particularly short and easy as itll be hot, although temperatures are often quite a bit cooler at the end of August. Bring sun hats and protection. A great way to bring ice cold water is to freeze bottled water and by the time youre on the walk its turned to drinking water with a huge block of ice in the middle! If the local almonds are ready for picking, you may be able to pick a few free almonds straight off some designated trees to take home as a souvenir! Afterwards well go The website has all the walk dates including driving directions, videos and pictures http://www.nestwalks.info and youll nd extra dates and information you wont nd elsewhere. Get on the mailing list to hear about events before anyone else. Each walk or outing is 5 and the meals or drinks are whatever the restaurants charge. Come and have a lovely time making new friends and seeing old ones! Have a great time out we look forward to hearing from you! Dogs are welcome on leads and of course on this August date you can all easily be outside too! Next date after this will be in late September. Watch this space!
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There is one thing which Murcia City does not lack churches. It is astonishing just how many of these were founded several hundred years ago and have signicant historic interest. However, of all the buildings in Murcia City, the Cathedral has to be the most emblematic and it is certainly one of the most prominent, fronting on to the Plaza Cardenal Belluga in the heart of the old part of the City. It is impossible not to be impressed by this remarkable building and we have spent many hours in the square in front of it having a coffee and something to eat, as well as looking around inside the building. There always seems to be something new which appears to you on a closer inspection.
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The actual building of the Cathedral itself began with the laying of the foundation stone in 1388 by one Bishop Pedrosa. Remember, this was over a hundred years before the nal expulsion of the Moorish armies from Spain and it occurred at a time when Murcia was still very much a frontier region in nature. Like many churches here, it was built on the site of an old mosque and, with the prevailing instability early in its history, the cost of building, and other factors such as epidemics which could plague the city it would be over 350 years before it was completed, in 1751.
Another repercussion of the lengthy period of construction is the variety of architectural styles which give the Cathedral its charm and character. The tower, which replaced the minaret of the old mosque, was built in three stages. The rst part of the work was in the early 16th Century and lasted 1521-55, led by Jacobo Florentino, a friend of Michaelangelo. The style has been described as Florentine Renaissance. The second stage was a century later, ending in the mid 17th Century, and can now be seen in the garlands and carvings of the saints in their niches. This particular pause in work resulted both from a lack of resources at the time as well as stability problems which, it is said, were caused by a long period of torrential rain. The third stage, to complete the octagonal roof approaching 100 metres above the ground, began in the mid/late 18th Century, being nished just before the century end and was very much of the baroque style of the time. Indeed, the main faade of the Cathedral has been described as one of the best examples of baroque art in the whole of Spain. Some further restoration work was carried out on the tower (the importance of which was greatly increased in past times by its clock and bells to mark irrigation periods and announce f l o o d s , s t o r m s , d e a t h s , weddings a n d festivals) at the end of the 20th Century. Do take a good look at the main
faade and the stone sculptures such as that of the Crowning of the Virgin, or those of the four saints of Murcia/Cartagena (Santa Florentina, San Fulgencio, San Isidoro, and San Leandro). There is also a carving of Saint Patrick which may, at rst, seem a little strange. However, it is easily explained. One of the important victories against the Moors took place on 17 March St Patricks Day. Note also, high up on the front of the Cathedral the carved double cross, which is also associated in the region with Caravaca de la Cruz. The richness of the ornamentation of the faade also reects the increasing wealth which was owing into, and was available in Murcia in the 18th Century. There is much worth looking at on the outside of the Cathedral. The side door around the left side (as you face the main f a a d e ) has gures carved in the stonework around it to represent the conquest of Granada from the Moors in 1492, following which Murcia ceased to be a frontier territory and could feel more secure. Among the gures are a pomegranate, the Catholic Monarchs of the time (Ferdinand and Isabella), the Bishop and even a representation of the stonemason himself. Unfortunately, the last mentioned was regarded as having put himself in too elevated a position and was severely punished! At the other side of the Cathedral, on the exterior of the Vlez Chapel is a long length of chain carved in the stone. This represents the freeing of the Murcian lands and population from the yoke of the Moors by, among others, the Marquis of Vlez and is reputed by some to have been carved in a single piece of sandstone. Given its size, this is something on which we remain to be convinced! Article by Clive and Rosie Palmer who have written several guide books on towns and regions in Murcia. These can be seen at, and obtained from, www.lulu.com, or contact clive.palmer5@ btinternet.com. Copies of some of the books may also be available from Cosas y Cosas, Cehegin and Best Wishes, Camposol Urbanizacin.
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Photos: Copyright Mark Stocks. www.vistasdemurcia.com Well, what a wonderful weekend of sun, fun and good music we managed to set up!! So far, all of the remarks from the esta goers and from the web have been very positive that we got it right (again) this year.The Craft Fair and International Market was packed with happy punters which made all of the charities and businesses very happy.
just would NOT have got done. There is also a small army of folk who have spent the last 4 or 5 months selling car tickets, helping out at Table Top Sales and at Fiesta functions. I would also like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring or supporting the Fiesta:Bank La Caixa, Camposol Business Center, Ferreteria Camposol, Curtain Call, Eriks Metalwork, The Costa Clida Chronicle, C&M Constructions, CHM, Camposol, Galp, Senr Shifter, Mercers, Debbies Translation Services, Market Tavern, Pamelas Creative Artwork, Bobby Dazzler. Finally, we must thank Trevi Bar and Restaurant for their support over the last year for allowing us to use their function room, to donating drinking water for the Fun Run, allowing their facilities as a changing room for the Fashion Show on Sunday and at very short notice, setting up tables and food for the players from Rondalla de Mazarrn.
sound system & lighting to pay for and the various artists appearing on stage. What disappoints me and the team that work so hard to set this is up, is the attitude of some businesses on the main Commercial Centre. Over the last two years more outside bars, barbecues etc have been appearing during the Fiesta weekend and I am certain that they enjoy a wonderful weekend of money making on the back of the Fiesta Committees hard work. The outside bars this year paid only 200 for a pitch on the Fiesta ground, a considerably low amount compared to what they would be charged at many other Fiestas, but everything else on the precinct had no involvement with the Fiesta at all. This situation means that it is no longer fair to expect all the people who contribute to the Fiesta to do so again next year, when all those who put nothing into the weekend can set up outside their premises and reap the benets of everyone elses hard work. During the rest of the year they take no interest in supporting or even listening to the work involved to help make the Fiesta happen. The only bar on the B commercial centre that has supported this years esta is the Trevi bar. Unfortunately, the only other English run bar that took up a pitch on the Fiesta site has, for two years running, placed a gazebo in a position that blocks peoples view of the stage, against our wishes and pre-arranged plans for the weekend and then thought it was acceptable to be verbally abusive to a committee member; behaviour that leads some of us to wonder why we put in months of hard work as volunteers for an event that should be mutually benecial and enjoyable for everyone. There are however so many more people on Camposol who know the meaning of community spirit and we have a long list of people who have been incredibly generous with their time and energy to help the weekend go so well. All people who dont stand to make money from the weekend, but are more than willing to get involved and help see that Camposol has the kind of Fiesta it deserves. From the very beginning our Fiesta was created for the promotion of the urbanisation, for the benet of the businesses, the community and the integration of Camposol into the municipality on a cultural and social level. Camposol should have a Fiesta and we all hope that next year it will. Its hard work to make it all happen, but it can also be very rewarding. If you have the dedication and will to build on what has been achieved over the last few years, then your esta needs you! Its YOUR Fiesta. Keith Donovan Chairman Fiestas Camposol http://www.estascamposol.com
We were privileged that the Mayor, Gines Campillo came up to open the Fiesta, along with Isidro Coy, who has promised us a great deal of help with our Fiesta in the future and Jos (Pepe)Gmez Garca, our new Councilor for Foreigners. The weekend was full of fantastic local talent with performances by people representing every age group within the community. From popular local bands to the hugely successful Mazarrn Dance Festival, there was a little bit of something for everyone. We hope to build on this years Spanish content next year, as we had Rondalla De Mazarrn on Saturday afternoon, giving us some wonderful Spanish music and then on Sunday we were entertained by Aire de Mazarrn, with more fascinating Spanish music and dance. We were also privileged, for the rst time to have a Spanish bar, Hermadad de la Negacion of Totana, who made a nice little sum for their charity. They have already conrmed that they will be back. With Abba Elite on Saturday night and Fakers Quo on Sunday night and ending up with a stupendous reworks display, I think I can say we had a superb weekend. The whole wonderful weekend was arranged and set up by 7 people: Alan Meyern, Dick Davies, Mark Stocks, Pete Western, Louise Bremner and last but not least Susie Long. And ME !!! We also have to give an enormous thank you to the partners of many of those mentioned above as without their invaluable help, things
Fiesta 2012? If there is to be a esta next year, then we will have to get more people on board the Fiesta Committee. I will be stepping down from the committee this year, as will three other leading committee members. It was so good to see the thousands of people enjoying themselves over the weekend, but what we need now is for some of these people to step forward to support the Fiesta whether as volunteers, or on the Committee itself. On Saturday and Sunday I put in far too many hours on site, which is not my idea of retirement!! Obviously I was not alone in putting in long hours; all other committee members also put in many, many hours over the weekend and during the year. Fund Raising During the year leading up to the Fiesta we hold many functions, Race Nights, Fun Nights, Mr & Mrs Competitions, Table Top sales etc. Can I please ask that if the people of Camposol enjoyed the Fiesta and want one in 2012, then they support these functions? Entrance is normally only 5.00 (unless there is a meal included). Fund raising just has to be done. Why? This years Fiesta cost nearly 12,000. The entire fund raising is done by the Committee over the months leading up to Fiesta. Why so much? Well, the Free Paella is Free to you, but costs us 1,500!!! (We have to provide free food to enable us to get the Fiesta licence). This years terric Fireworks Display cost 3,000. (Well worth it this year). We had to hire a stage at a cost of 800 and so it goes on. There is the
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FAST the First Aid Support Team who operate a system similar to First Responders in Britain, have now been operational in Camposol for 7 weeks and have attended 10 call outs to local residents, which is in line with our expectations, said Kaz Moore the Co-ordinator. The average response time is 6 minutes to attend a call, which has been very encouraging given that average time to get an ambulance to B sector has been a little over 20 minutes excluding one call out, where the ambulance took well over 2 hours to reach a casualty. FAST were not called out until 2 hours had elapsed and there was still no sign of the ambulance! FAST attended in 7 minutes and then guided the driver only ambulance to the door so the FAST response team had to help load the patient onto the ambulance. The delay was apparently due to the driver being from outside the area and not familiar with Camposol and was unable to nd the address. FAST also operate a service that
will meet the ambulance and ensure that little time is lost in getting to the correct address, as many properties do not have street names or visible numbers to their houses. The bulk of call outs have been around slips, trips and falls said Kaz, and we are very proud that our responders have taken all of the call outs in their stride thanks to their training and personal commitment. We are unable to give out further details due to the strict data protection rules that we adhere to, that protects the identity of patients and addresses, but we do expect a signicant increase in call outs over the peak summer season due to heat exhaustion, sunstroke and other such problems associated with the hot weather. We would urge all residents to manage hydration by drinking water regularly throughout the day, remembering that alcohol, and drinks with caffeine can worsen de-hydration. It is also important to use high factor sun creams, avoiding the midday sun wherever possible. We are very pleased that we are about to train in the use of Debrillators and Oxygen Therapy at the end of the month, which will signicantly enhance our capability thanks to the support of PALS. These should be operational by mid-August. We have received unequalled support from
the individual residents of Camposol both nancially and morally and also many of the groups such as The Line Dancing Group, Mazarrn Bowls Club, the Welcome Group, The Camposol Residents Association to name but a few, but to all we are extremely grateful said Kaz
Should residents or holidaymakers in Camposol have a serious medical emergency they are reminded to FIRST CALL 112 and then call FAST on 968 970 626, ensuring that they give their telephone number and address clearly at the beginning of the call. Anyone wishing to know more or join us as a volunteer can ring Kaz on 626 823 081 or Glen Ford the Communications Ofcer on 634 313 572 or contact us via email on fastcamposol@hotmail.com
We were elected by you the homeowners of Sector A in January of this year and much has happened since then:A new Town Hall has emerged with new ideas and apparently very good intentions for Camposol. There are to be open public meetings at the Social Centre at monthly intervals. The rst of these meetings was held on the 6th July when we were informed by the Town Hall that they were in negotiation with Masa to return to site to complete Camposol. This was stated as the most cost-effective and expedient method of bringing Camposol up to standard. Masa has expressed a desire to return to Camposol as they of course still own a considerable amount of property here with a lot of potential in relation to the new Paramount project. The Council
has made it very clear to Masa that no further building will be permitted until the whole of Camposol is completed to adoption standard. We were extremely pleased to hear that Masa and the Town Hall have agreed that as Sector A is at the most advanced stage of completion it will be dealt with rst and Sector A will be adopted as soon as it has been made ready. The Council are continuing their negotiations with Masa and are very optimistic of reaching an amicable agreement with them soon for their return to site. We must however be realistic as they are unlikely to return before the end of August. The meetings as mentioned above, together with the imminent opening of Pepe
Gomezs ofce have caused some residents to worry that the Camposol A Committee will feel superuous. The Council have agreed that our hitherto private meetings with the Council can continue to facilitate exchanges of information that could otherwise be difcult at the open public meetings. We therefore strongly emphasise that we will not be resting on our laurels, we will continue to represent you, working - ghting if necessary for all our rights and to achieve our goals for Sector A. See our website for up to date information www.a-camposol.com Also Ofce window for minutes, reports etc.
Within what seems as a sudden profusion of new measures associated with Camposol, the new Mayor Gines Campillo and his team have declared both their intention, and surprisingly Masas willingness, for our promoter to now return to Camposol. Negotiations to this effect are believed to be ongoing at the time of writing this article. Apparently it is considered by the administration that this option would almost certainly prove to be the most effective method of completing the estate within a reasonable time. Of course with news that Masa are likely to return to Camposol to meet their obligations, there also comes a new set of concerns. Whereas the C.R.A.s previous emphasis was associated with progress in the matter of recovering guarantees and
assets from our absent promoter, it is now more to do with what indiscretions they might attempt to minimise their costs. This especially so when being mindful that they are unlikely to have been fuelled into contemplating this action for reasons of anything other then that of nancial enrichment; certainly not from any sense of duty or concern. An assurance has already been made by the Deputy Mayor that Masa will not be allowed to construct any further dwellings until the infrastructure is satisfactorily completed and accepted by the Council, but from their past experiences it would be foolish not to recognise that to achieve that goal it will be wise to implement an effective system of supervision and quality control.
As could be expected, the plan is for Sector A to be rst completed and adopted followed in a logical manner by B then C and nally D; this allowing the issuing of the relevant property documents to take place in the same sequence. The exception to this arrangement however would be of giving priority to that of addressing the poor condition of the spine road from Sector C to Sector D and any occurring problems that are considered to be a matter of public safety. Onward and upwards hopefully. Chairman: Bob Owen Deputy Chairman: Les Crook. Website:www.cracamposol.com email: info@cracamposol.com
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Regular readers will know we went to the UK for a nieces wedding during July and what a great day it was; weather, Church, reception and of course the bride were just perfect and so nice to have a family gathering. Next UK visit is to take the mums on holiday to Wales for a week in September. Will need a holiday after that! (Only joking mums!) All the animals are well the turtles have really settled in two will now feed from a hand! Not moaning, but it is hot and the port is busy. Roll on September and the nice warm days and the not so busy beaches! TV News Many of you will have heard our sponsorship of The Trudy Ann show on Costa Calida Radio Tuesdays 7-9 pm give it a listen on 90.00 or 100.00 FM or www.costacalidaradio. com A good show, but with important TV
information being given out live. We intend to have a TV surgery with Trudy once a month, so send in any questions to either her or us and we will get them answered. SKY have just released a non-recording HD box, so if you want HD TV (to go with that HD ready TV you have just purchased !), but dont want the PLUS recording set up, then you can swap to one of these cheaper boxes. Obviously they are for SKY subscribers (FREESAT viewers have had an HD non-recording box available for some time) and we would need to match your card into the new box. At present you would have to pay 10 pounds for the HD channels, but it is now available. A short repeat of last month, but many of you are coming over for the holidays having not been at your property for some time remember if you have a 1.35 dish you will almost certainly need an LNB upgrade and slight alignment to get any mainstream UK TV together with the SKY system reboot frequency has changed from 11739 to 12207. Email us for a new reboot sheet. We are getting lots of requests to install clients own PLUS boxes (both SKY and FREESAT) that they have bought cheaper in the UK. We are happy to do this, but consider the following before you do it only certain makes of boxes work well down here where we have limited signal strengths (thus the large dishes required) and this often changes as manufacturers change component suppliers. We at Rainbow will always have the best boxes available for sale. The installation requires an LNB upgrade and second cable run to the PLUS box. The same criteria applies to LNB`s and cable quality. For instance, the FREESATPLUS box we install from ARGOS in the UK is 420,00 installed (in UK !) and we charge 495.00 that includes delivery, tting, instructions, and Spanish Warranty along with after sales queries should you have any difculty programming the box. Yes you can buy just the box for 270.00, but then you have to get it over here and us to install it (around 175.00), work out how to use it and when it goes wrong get it back to the UK! Is it worth the few pounds you may save? We are happy to install your own boxes, but the saving is usually minimal. Also beware of buying from eBay and such places. It can be OK, but often the boxes are repaired with inferior tuners (ne for UK but not for our weak signals) and in the case of SKY boxes, if they are stolen, SKY has a record of ALL serial numbers. On card / box matching we have known the police to make a visit to the UK registered address! Article sponsored by RAINBOW SATELLITES for all your TV needs in the Murcia Region of Spain. Contact Alan or Matt for free friendly advice by email rainbowsats@gmail.com or call (0034) 686 358 475. Our website www.rainbowsats.org has some good basic information especially for new comers to Spain.
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British residents urged to tell visitors to travel smart and get a European Health Insurance Card in order to avoid big medical bills British residents are urged to tell visiting friends and family to make sure they get a European Heath Insurance Card (EHIC) before they travel to Spain. The EHIC is free and should be regarded as a holiday essential in order to get necessary medical treatment from the Spanish public health service while on a temporary stay in Spain, says the Pension Benet and Healthcare Team of the British Embassy in its latest newsletter. A jellysh sting, an allergic reaction, a broken leg, or a more serious injury or illness can suddenly turn a holiday or business trip
oxygen or kidney dialysis so long as this is prearranged before you travel. An EHIC shows doctors, hospitals and pharmacies that British visitors are entitled to any state-provided medical treatment that becomes necessary during a holiday. Treatment is provided is on the same basis as for residents of Spain, so an EHIC holder may still have to pay for some costs. These may later be refunded by the Overseas Healthcare Team in the UK. However, privately-provided medical treatment cannot be refunded. The EHIC covers most eventualities but not everything. Visitors are therefore also strongly recommended to take out travel insurance before coming to Spain. Every year there are visitors and their families who end up facing huge, life-changing medical bills because they decided to save a few pounds by not bothering with travel insurance. Hannah Thronicker, manager of the Pension Benet and Healthcare Team in Spain, said: An EHIC is free and simple to obtain. Getting one could save you a lot of grief, but if you dont have one, it could make a tricky situation even harder. Then buy some travel insurance, and for the cost of a meal in a restaurant you should be fully covered against medical problems. Its not worth the risk to be without. The latest Partners Newsletter, which is also circulated to any association or individual interested in what the Pension Benet and Healthcare Team and other Partners do, can be downloaded from the UKinSpain website at: http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/help-forbritish-nationals/living-in-spain/pensionsbenets/
abroad into a nightmare. Dealing with an unfamiliar healthcare system and the costs of an emergency can make things even more difcult. But an EHIC makes things easier, and also includes care for pregnant women, the ongoing management of pre-existing or chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or cancer. It is also possible to get access to
What to do to get an EHIC British nationals planning to visit or holiday in Spain should apply for an EHIC online at www.ehic.org.uk or by calling +44 (0)845 606 2030. British residents in Spain who access healthcare through an S1 form (previously an E121, E106 or E109 form) can now apply for an EHIC for use in other European countries, including the UK, by requesting an application form from the Overseas Healthcare Team on +44 (0)191 218 1999. British nationals resident in Spain who lack entitlement to an S1 should check with their nearest INSS (Social Security) ofce to see if they are entitled to a Spanish-issued EHIC, known as a Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea. Residents and visitors can get more information about the EHIC at: http:// ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&ca tId=559&newsId=1039&furtherNews=yes . Questions about accessing the Spanish healthcare system or where to apply for an EHIC can also be directed to the Pension Benet & Healthcare Team in Spain on 902 109 356.
For those of you who managed to see Ian Parker in concert, we hope that you enjoyed it as much as we did. It was brilliant to have some live music at a reasonable hour (!) 5.30pm in Moratalla. Ian is a very talented guy who writes much of his material and he has a wonderful soulful singing voice. His own characteristic guitar playing includes a good variety of styles from folk through to blues and rock. Hopefully Ian will be back later in the year to entertain us again. If you missed Ian on The Bare Bones Tour, make sure you see him if you ever get the chance. www. ianparkermusic.com
open 10-2pm Mon to Sat. As you will see below in Cehegin Scene, there are a lot of estas going on in August. Check with your local tourist ofce for exact times etc of events. There is the Ruta de Coktail in Moratalla from the end of July to 11th September. This is an ideal way to visit the many bars in the town and buying their own special Cocktails for only 2. CEHEGIN SCENE From 4th of August to 7th of August we celebrate Fiestas in honour of San Zenn with running of bulls, bullghts, Acrobats competition and much more. There are also three Fiestas within the Cehegn area (Escobar 4th to 7th, Chaparral 12th to 14th and Canara 14th to 21st). On 12th at 9 p.m. there is a Tour of the Churches in the Old Town of Cehegin. Free registration at the Tourist Information Ofce. On Friday 19th at 10.30 p.m. and 26th at 11.30 p.m. there is an open-air cinema in the neighbourhood of San Antonio. The 1st screening is Catch Me if You Can and the 2nd is Salt. On Saturday 20th at 10pm there is a tribute to traditional Spanish Music, hosted by Maribel Castillo and the Ballet of 7TV accompanied by the Orchestra of the School of Music of Cehegn. All the proceeds will be donated to aid Lorca. On Sunday 21st at 10.30pm in the Park Juan Carlos I there is a Polish Folk Group. On 26th at 9 p.m. departing from the garden of La Tercia there is a tourist route entitled Cehegn, Architecture from
Baroque to Modern. Free registration at the Tourist Information Ofce. Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. come and play with us in the Espacio Joven with the Wii. On 12th, 13th and 14th at Casa Europa, next to jardin de la Tercia there is a Competition of Table Football. Inscriptions at http://www.clubozio.com On Tuesday 16th at 21 p.m. you will be able to play the game Trackmania at Jardin del Convento with the different Wi areas of the town. Every Tuesday from 6.30-8.30pm at the arcade of Plaza del Castillo there is a Painting Introductory Course for children between 8 and 14 years old. On 10th, 11th and 12th at cafetera El Molino from 7.30-9.30pm you can learn to prepare Cocktails without Alcohol. You can also visit the Ecological Park opened to visitors from 9am-7.30pm everyday; all are welcome Any further enquiries please contact the New Cehegin Tourist Ofce located in front of the Town hall at 968 723 550 or visit our tourist website www.turismocehegin.es Santiago Leo Cehegin Tourist Ofce
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No doubt many of you have visitors during the hot weeks of August and they will be cooling off in the pool. However many times people are asked, they still go in the pool with lotions and potions on. If you are having problems with the clarity of your pool water, try Sea-Klear. This natural product acts like a oculant and the result is crystal clear water. Call in to Cosas y Cosas for a leaet and a chance to see Sea-Klear. Cosas y Cosas has a good range of English food, including the ever-popular squashes that are difcult to buy in Spanish stores. This is usually the only way that you can encourage youngsters to drink the essential water at this time of year, so why not call in to the shop opposite Mercadona in Cehegin. They are
MARA is a small animal rescue charity based in Mula and run entirely by volunteers. All of the money we raise through our charity is used to make a better life for abandoned or injured animals. We are always ready to receive any items that you no longer need or want that would be suitable to sell in our shop in Mula. We will collect from you if you are living in the Costa Clida area. If you have a few hours a month to spare and would like to help us either in our charity shop or working with the animals, please contact
Marion or Keith on the numbers below. Sola is a very small dog who needs a loving home. She is currently living in foster care and running around with all her foster pals. She is a friendly little girl who has a lot of love to give. She loves a cuddle. Millie is a mix breed dog who was found covered in paint and living on the streets. She is medium sized and will make a lovely companion. For more information regarding these two dogs or any of our animals please ring Marion on 628811187 or Keith on 628811188.
Do you like top quality handcrafted work? Are you looking for that special gift or unique item for the home? Then look no further and pay a visit to one of the following A r t e s a n i a Centres in the area. Murcia CityCentro Artesania, Calle Actor Francisco Rabal 8, 30009 Murcia Cartagena---Centro Artesania, Calle Honda 16, 30201, Cartagena Lorca---Centro Artesania, Calle Lope s/n 30800, Lorca
Opening times: Tues-Fri 10.00-2.00pm and 4.30-8.30pm Sat 10.00-2.00pm only There is an amazing variety of artwork, sculptures, metalwork, pottery, jewellery (ladies please note!), ceramics and Colins own speciality, stained glass. Colin has worked with stained glass for more than 25years, originally in UK, where he was a member of the Surrey Guild of Craftsmen, and now works in Murcia where he lives permanently. Colin designs & fabricates bespoke stained glass in contemporary and traditional styles, including panels, pictures, lamps, mirrors, clocks and other items to a very high standard, working with the vast range of glass available. Using lead came (traditional leaded windows) and
hand soldering (Tiffany copper foil technique), Colin is able to produce work in ner detail than with lead alone. He works to customers requirements, including using their own designs and ideas. Prices vary by size and complexity. For more information please email diassoleados@gmail.com or tel 620 767 541. Look at www.diassoleados.com for ideas and to view some of Colins work.
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Electrics here in Spain are not installed in the same way as in the UK. If you have any electrical problems, give Jim Large (page 76) a call. Jim has over 30 years of working in installing all areas of electrics from domestic, industrial and commercial equipment to power stations. He is a City & Guilds electrician and covers all situations whether it is security lighting, putting in those extra sockets or doing complete re-wires. Power surges are a common occurance here in Spain and they can damage freezers, televisions and computers. Give Jim Large a call to discuss any electrical problem you may have. He will give you an honest, practical option and a free no-obligation quote for any work required. Tel 628539789/628540660 or email jaynemorgans@hotmail.com www.electricianmurcia.com
Due to the heat that is normally experienced in June, it was decided that the last walk of the season would be an evening one. At 6pm on 7th June 24 members met to enjoy a 10km walk that was to be followed by a few drinks and tapas at a local bar to celebrate what had been a successful season, having only lost one walk to the weather. We drove in convoy to the starting point in the forest of Cehegn and began our walk. Within half an hour we could hear the thunder rolling and the dark clouds that were previously over Bullas moved towards us and after another 3 minutes we were soaked to the skin! 5 people decided to return to their cars but the remaining foolhardy group chose to continue. Luckily after just 15 minutes the rain stopped and we were able to nish the walk without further downpours. We then retired to the bar and slowly dried out whilst enjoying an excellent choice of tapas. The new season will commence in mid September and if you are interested in joining a group of keen walkers who walk about twice a month exploring the region of Murcia then please contact www.warm2005@gmail.com for further information.
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Monthly Quiz
August Quiz Questions Questions of the July 2011 edition
1. 2. How many trees can you see in the front of the Fortuna Church? What can you buy at BEEP? 3. 4. 5. What do JML provide? Retro Disco service is part of what network? Who produced and performed the Last Bread Pudding? Who claims to have 100s of pieces of swimwear? Where would you nd Ian Adams Friday Frolic? 8. 9. 10. What does HAH stand for? Who wrote the Black Echo? Who got nearest to the pin at hole 5
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One of the best days out I have experienced since living here must be Kayaking with the Hotel Mariposa. My two sisters arrived from England for a weeks holiday and were keen to try it after I had raved about the area. Starting early at 9am for coffee, we went to out to the lakes near Gebas via a scenic sightseeing trip in a 4 x 4.
This is just one of the options available; you can choose to go out by quad bike if you prefer. Kayaking is not at all like canoeing, (no capsizing required!), in fact it would be hard to capsize a Kayak by mistake. We had a full 2 hours out on the water, followed by a lovely swim in the lake, which was fabulous and much needed as we were quite tired after 2 hours paddling. Paul our guide is very patient and safety conscious and within minutes of getting on board we were off around the lake. There are double and even triple Kayaks available for those who prefer to share. There are some trees beneath the water which feels very strange when you paddle across them. After the Kayaking we went back to the Hotel Mariposa for an excellent 4 course lunch, and my goodness we were hungry. Needless to say we slept like logs that night. After visiting San Pedro again in the Mar Menor, I was delighted to discover The Yachtsman in the port there. I have visited San Pedro many times before, but had never found this lovely area. The Yachtsman is in a beautiful location, offering an excellent range of food and drinks and also offering sailing trips which start from just 40 per person. These trips include either Breakfast and Lunch or Lunch and Dinner. I will denitely be returning to sample one of these soon. At very short notice this year Kev decided he wanted a BBQ for his birthday. Luckily, I had the wonderful excuse of no time to organise it so with the help of Fuente Meat Traders who provided all the meat and Lizs Cafe who made all the salads (coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad and a lovely curry coleslaw) and at very reasonable prices, this meant I had a fairly easy time this year and enjoyed just being hostess for a change. Well thats all the visitors gone for another year as far as I know. It was great fun, but back to reality again now! More next month Teresa
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Spains Got Talent? Our family could be said to have a little musical talent, at least on the mothers side. Lead violin in the orchestra went on to the louder and more credible electric guitar by the age of 20, so I was a bit bafed when my older son Cameron, who has a good singing voice and loves music, came home with the dreaded insufcient grade on his music report. In the rst term we thought it was just because he hated the recorder, although not as much as his poor, unsuspecting audience at home did, but it soon emerged that the dislike of the recorder, lack of condence playing in front of the class and the inability to remember which ngers went on which holes was really holding us back.
And so it was back to basics, with mum having to go back through the mists of time and learn The First Noel all over again. He practiced until what felt like the thousandth Noel, but for the rst time in 2 terms managed to tootle out a recognisable tune! And so to the summer report, and after many painful hours coaching and listening, we managed it. Whilst Cameron might not make it on to Spains Got Talent, well not with the recorder anyway, there it was for the rst time.... SUFFICIENTE. What a relief.. if only because we could now practice a little less and give everyones ears a rest. Of course not every child can be a musical prodigy, and Camerons revenge came
at the end of term concert. A group of 6th formers performed on recorder and sang a tribute to the music teacher. Joyous and happy it was - tuneful it wasnt. Turning to me, Cameron uttered the immortal words Well, if thats the best they can do after hes taught them for 6 years, Id sack him! Liz Edmiston runs OwnersAway Property Rentals & Management offering a full range of services to property owners on the Costa Calda. Contact Liz on 691977107 or info@ownersaway.com for more information or visit the website www. ownersaway.com to view the full range of properties and services.
Our aim, with your help, is to aid people with limited incomes to have stray dogs and cats which they may have adopted, to be spayed and castrated. We will also help with your vets bills where possible. To do this we need your donations and would be grateful for any items such as clothes, bric-a-brac, furniture and white goods. You can donate at the shop, Mon to Sat 10.00-2.00pm. (Take the 3rd on the left after Barclays Bank on your way into the Port of Mazarrn) or call Mamas on 666 186 037. Our collection van is on Camposol B sector lower car park every Tuesday 10.001.00pm. Larger items can be collected and for more expensive goods why not try our 50/50 scheme where you receive half of the amount that we sell it for. Volunteers Needed Could you help us? Can you spare one morning a week to help in our shop in the Port of Mazarrn?. We would be grateful for any help and it would enable us to raise more money for your pets. Tel 666 186 037 Homed My name is Guesito and I was found in March in El CanarTa l l a n t e , v e r y hungry and limping due to malnutrition. A nice family took me in and have given me a lovely home. I no longer have a limp and am gradually gaining weight. Thanks to Mamas I was also spayed and now I am a very happy, gentle and loving dog. Thank you to all the people who helped me and thank you Mamas.
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August in the Garden By Clodagh and Dick Handscombe, Holistic gardeners and authors living in Spain for 25 years For many, gardening has been at a minimum and low key during the hot July days, but hopefully most plants have survived. From August onwards, more needs to be done before the cooler autumn days and rain. The following tasks are extracted from the monthly gardening calendars included in our books: Flower Garden 1. Cut back summer lilies and gladioli 2. Keep deadheading to stimulate continuing owerings of annuals and perennials. 3. Watch out for wilting plants and increase
deep watering as need be. 4. Trim expansive climbers to keep them under control without reducing oral effects. 5. Keep a wary eye open for insect and fungal attacks and treat immediately if they occur.
plant out next spring. 4. Watch out for insect attacks if you have high humidity conditions and spray with ecological insecticides and fungicides such as neem and propolis respectively. 5. Trim owers to maintain neat plants and stimulate new bushy growth.
Fruit garden 1. Give grape vines a nal dust with sulphur powder and spray with neem. 2. Give fruit trees a spray with neem and potassium soap. 3. Thin out oranges and mandarins to increase size of fruit. 4. Summer prune fruit trees as explained in Growing Healthy Fruit in Spain. 5. Ensure that fruit trees in containers dont dry out.
Scale attack
Vegetable Garden 1. Harvest and dry onions. 2. Feed peppers and tomatoes to prolong crops. We use a comfrey feed. 3. At end of month dig up peanuts and dry for storing. 4. Clear areas for new or expanded vegetable plots ready to rotovate in September. 5. Harvest melons and squashes for storing in cool shady well ventilated place. There are other tasks listed in our books for enthusiasts, but do ensure you enjoy the last of the hottest weeks.
Mealy bug attack Herb Garden 1. Water annuals and delicate perennials in the garden and in containers. 2. Cut bunches of herbs to dry in the sun, or on a tray drier, or freeze in ice trays. 3. Take cuttings to propagate new plants to
Now is a good time, if you dont already have them, to buy one or more of the practical and informative books written by Clodagh and Dick Handscombe. They can be obtained from bookshops and internet sites such as Santana Books and Amazon. If you have a shop and would be interested in stocking the books contact Santana Books on alan@santanabooks.com to determine the best distributor to contact. Clodagh and Dick Handscombe www. gardeninginspain.com August 2011.
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OUR mission statement : We help anyone in need, irrespective of race, creed or status. Six months have rolled by since our Shop opened and still we receive an abundance of donations, as always a great big thank you to all our Supporters, without whom we would not be continuing to Make A Big Difference to lives around us. We are now looking for further premises to accommodate our evergrowing provisions/donations and for the ongoing growth of GO maD. If you are selling or know of a Berlingo/ Kangoo or similar for sale, please contact our Outreach no. listed below. In Mazarrn we have visited 87 homes and GO maD provides for aprox 55; many of these are families of 3 children or more. In Pto de Mazarrn we have around 20 clients
and we are glad to announce that we have a Bi-lingual Team Member now covering this area. Our numbers in Caadas de Gallego are in the high 90s and an average of 70 attend monthly, due to 30 clients coming from Ramonete. GO maD started an independent Aid Day in July, which will be overseen by our Moroccan Volunteer. We give thanks to our Provider; Jehovah for His ongoing promises and faithfulness, plus the collaboration of local Social Services ofces and our band of Volunteers. We are aware of Spanish who have found themselves massively affected by lifes circumstances. We visit homes where there is no electricity, water or sanitary provisions and at times very little food. It teaches us the enormity of the crisis here and how fortunate we really are! It is touching to receive such hospitality from those who have very little; much can
be gained by these humbling experiences anyone wishing to join our Outreach Team, please contact us. We thank all those that attended our stall at Camposol Fiesta and took time to view the photos displayed. Many were taken aback, these homes are local? Yes, we hear of poverty in India, Africa and many other countries but not realise it is also on our own doorstep! We heard from an ex-employee of Paloma that 200 redundancies have occurred and more are to follow. Paloma is one of the biggest employers in the area; this will make an even bigger impact on already stretched resources of local services! REMINDER: Mens shoes & trainers are always in desperate need along with smaller sized clothes Drop-off centers; The Cultural/Social Centre on Camposol B; Mon 3-5pm and Fri 12.302pm. Camposol A Business Centre & Costa Clida Radio, Puerto de Mazarrn. Shop: Open Tues/Weds/Thurs/Sat 10am-2pm & Thurs 6-9pm 8 C/Carmen - Nr Guillermo II Restaurant/ Hotel, Mazarrn. Table Top Sales on last Friday of the Month 10am-2pm outside the Commercial Centre, Camposol B. Tel Shop: 634 321 161 Outreach/Other Enquiries: 634 357 137 Facebook: madmazarron or email: madmazarron@live.com Website http://madmazarron.posterous.com is currently awaiting update!!
John Kemp is now very excited to announce that, after years of rescuing and homing dogs in this region of Spain he has now been able to make videos of all the dogs he has available for re homing. Rather than seeing just one photo of a dog in a magazine or newspaper, you can now go to youtube.co.uk and just search for johnkempdogs. Most of Johns dogs now are adult, between 1 to 3 years old, so why not visit his page there and check out all the dogs for yourself. Visit John Kemp at his stall every Sunday morning at Caadas del Romero near El Pareton. If you see a dog you are interested, please contact John on 646737230. You can also try fostering a dog for a while if you prefer to see how it goes. More great news is that John Kemps dogs are all fully inoculated and up to date with all their treatments. They are all housetrained and also will have been spayed or castrated, so the next time you are looking for that special someone to share your life with, look no further than Johnkempdogs at youtube.co.uk
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(NIF/CIF: G30856736) Galgos del Sol is a small animal rescue charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of Galgos (Spanish greyhounds). The charity does not receive any ofcial funding and depends entirely on donations and fund raising. Each year, hundreds of Galgos are abandoned, killed, hung or burnt alive by hunters who no longer require them for hunting or hare coursing. Many nd their way to killing stations where they are brutally euthanized. Galgos Del Sol rescues these dogs and nds them homes in the UK, Belgium, Slovenia, Austria and USA where their progress and well-being are monitored through afliate organisations to ensure that they come to no harm again. Here are some Galgos awaiting adoption:
These Galgo pups were found abandoned with their mother, who needed urgent medical treatment for an infected foot. GRACE 4 year old Galgo bitch. Va c c i n a t e d and negative for all known diseases.
children towards pets making them more caring and positive pet owners of the future. If you can help either with your spare time or with a donation, please contact Tina Solera at Galgosdelsol@hotmail.com Galgos del Sol would like to take this opportunity to thank all its volunteers and fund raisers for their present and past involvement. With your care and commitment to Galgos del Sol, we can make it a better world for the Spanish Galgo. R E S C U E MISSION TO SLOVENIA On 2nd July 2011, 9 Galgos were successfully adopted by Slovenians. Galgos del Sol was sad to see them go, but they are in good hands and will make excellent pets. Many thanks to Greyhounds in Need UK, SASIN, Little Pod Foundation and 112Carlotagoalgos for making this rescue mission a success.
Galgos Del Sol in conjunction with Little Pod Foundation have a stall selling new and quality second hand items every Monday between 10-4pm above the Mercadona (next to Pet World) at the tolls for the La Zenia exit AP7. The Foundation raises money for three worthwhile animal charities, including Galgos del Sol. Visit and show your support. Bric-abrac and good quality items welcome. Either drop off at the stall or contact Galgosdelsol@ hotmail.com Galgos del Sol will also be commencing their Schools to Programme educate 8-10 year olds in general pet care. This project is aimed at changing the values of Spanish
The Lorca Earthquake Concert, together with donations, raised over 5000 and discussions and negotiations are continuing with the authorities in that devastated city. The decision as to the expenditure will hopefully be made within the month, after consultations with those involved in the concert, but it is worth recording the extremely high level of professional respect given by the Ayuntamiento in Lorca. PALS have written to the Regional government in Murcia to enquire as to their willingness to accept any donations, particularly and initially for the Camposol and other local Health Centres. So far, one letter and a follow up, have produced no response; similarly three letters to the new Alcalde in Mazarron have thus far not received replies. All these communications are to ensure that the monies collected by PALS can be used within the Mazarrn area. Further news as it occurs. There might just be time to get your name down for the Mini All inclusive Cruise to Lisbon and Tangiers leaving on 21st October,(from 410) and passing Cape Trafalgar on the battles anniversary. It is also maybe worth enquiring about the Trip to Madrid at the end of August - 3 nights 200, and/or a Day Out to Tabarca Island on 12th August (25).
There is a Picnic in the Park in September, BBQ on the Beach in October, a very special night out with a Dinner and Cabaret on 5th November and the Annual Christmas Ball on 12th December is already selling well. Tickets for all of these from Sara Laras on a Wednesday afternoon or from PALS at the Trevi on a Friday or Saturday morning. In any doubt call 626 460465 Enquiries for next years programme are amazing, with a Trip to the Caribbean in October 2012 already booking well and the proposed Trip to Barcelona for the Formula I Grand Prix creating much excitement. Enquiries for these at the same venues. PALS continue to support FAST and have agreed to pay for training courses for 16 people in the skills of debrillation and oxygen supply. FAST are now in full operational mode and we are in contact to ensure that their medical equipment supply is fullled. The Dog Show at the Camposol Fiesta this year was dedicated to The Lorca Earthquake Disaster and many thanks to those who entered their pooches and to our judges, who also sponsored the event,
Thanks again Happy Pets and Andreas Animal Rescue. The 5th CAF Concert is now planned with doors opening at 5.00pm for a 5.30pm start at the Bahia Hotel on 1st October. Entrance just 5 with 6 different acts, groups and solos. Tickets available shortly, but put this one in your diary. Its the biggest event of the year and always tremendous fun. The Radio Station, Costa Clida Chronicle and AngloInfo are again our sponsors, so swell the coffers and have a lot of fun. Throughout the year we at PALS get support from many businesses in the way of rafe prizes, ticket printing, and permission to display our posters, so thank you and a special thank you to Sara Laras and The Trevi for allowing us selling space at your excellent establishments. We would also like to express our thanks to the Costa Clida Chronicle who have throughout the years provided us with space monthly to advise of our activities. Thanks everyone. PALS meet on the rst Monday of each month at the Cultural Centre on Camposol at 11.15am for a couple of hours and welcome new members. If you would like to join, please call in or discuss with our team at the selling points any week.
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Well for once Ive got relatively little to say about the pronunciation of a Spanish letter, and this is because the letter H in Spanish is silent. This is why our greeting hola sounds just like ola and the well known verb to speak hablar likewise sounds like ablar. This statement on my part is usually followed by the question so why have an H at all then? There is an answer to this, but its all to do with the history and development of words from Latin and other languages. The answer I prefer to give is that, if you think the silent H in Spanish is a problem, what about all those silent letters in English (lamb, debt, half, light, psychology) which dont seem to follow any particular rule at all! Also, isnt it odd that in English sometimes we pronounce the H and sometimes we dont, as in hour, but how. Our class system even comes into this a bit, as posher people would say otel while the rest of us say hotel. English is a strange language. So meanwhile back at the Spanish language, if the H is always silent, this applies in the middle of words as well as at the end. A favourite word is alcohol which therefore sounds like alcol, and that wonderful word for carrot that everyone struggles with zanahoria, which sounds like zanaoria (with the main beat of the word on the o).
thus making a ch sound identical to English ch as in church. Most of us nd it easy to pronounce leche (milk) or techo (ceiling). For some reason, English speaking people tend to make the mistake of softening the ch to a sh sound in words that remind us of French, like ducha (shower) and chalet (detached house). Dont be tempted to do this because ducha and chalet are pronounced with the same ch as leche. As ever, there are plenty of true friend type words, that is ones that look similar and mean the same in both languages. Here is a small selection: historia which means history and also story. (This incidentally explains why some Spanish people speaking English make the mistake of saying I will tell you the history when they mean the story) helicptero (helicopter), horrible (horrible), humedad (humidity or damp) honor (honour), humano (human), humildad (humility), huracn (hurricane). Heres a rather curious false friend, the Spanish word hipo looks as though it means hippo, but in fact means hiccups, whilst the animal hipoptamo cant be abbreviated as it can in English. So now you can apologise for those occasional noises you make with Perdn, tengo hipo Excuse me, I have hiccups (and not, I have a hippopotamus). An interesting little word imported from English that has become part of Spanish culture is with word hippy, with the H sounded in imitation of the English pronunciation. Nowadays in Spain los hippys are the people who wear colourful clothes, sell jewellery on market stalls and listen to folk music, no doubt whilst smoking a joint. Not that Im prone to stereotyping or anything.
One of the commonest verbs in Spanish begins with the letter H and that is hacer meaning to make or to do. This has many uses. We nd it in straightforward phrases like hacer las camas (to make the beds) and hacer los deberes (to do ones homework). When we want to know what someone is doing we can ask Qu ests haciendo?, or simply Qu haces? We use the verb hacer to talk about the weather: Hace fro (its cold), hace calor (its hot), hace fresco (its chilly) hace viento (its windy). Other things we can make or do hacer ruido (to make a noise) hacer dao (to damage, to hurt). To do well is hacer bien, sometimes people express agreement with the action of another by saying haces bien you do right. Another typical use of hace is the equivalent of ago, except it is put in front of the time expression instead of after it: hace una semana (a week ago) hace muchos aos (many years ago). A form hacer is hecho which means made or done. When an agreement has been reached the people concerned might say hecho which would mean something like its a done deal (if youll excuse the Americanism!) This leads us to this weeks saying involving the letter H. It is A lo hecho, pecho. This cannot really be translated literally as it would come out as something like To what is done, chest, or heart. The nearest saying in English with a similar meaning is: Whats done is done, but what it really means is that we should accept and stand by the consequences of our actions. Once again, if you want to learn a few more words beginning with the letter H, go to the puzzles on page ? and try the Wordsearch. Jane Cronin, Spanish classes and talks. www.janecronin.eu Tel: 968 18 32 58
The letter H does perform one other function where pronunciation is concerned, which is to combine with the letter c,
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Leisure Sports/Aerobics by Mazarrn Town Hall Bahia Beach, Puerto de Mazarrn, 12.00pm & 6.00pm (midday class on Sat 6th & 6pm class on Fri 26th will take place at Playa del Puerto) Recreational Games by Mazarrn Town Hall Playa del Castellar, 12.15-2.00pm and 6.459.00pm (every Sat & Sun this event will take place at Playa del Rihuete. Sun14th at Playa del Puerto) Wellbeing Clinic with Calida Caring Agency Janes Salon, Bolnuevo Guided Tour of Defensive Enclaves by Tourist Ofce Departs from Tourist Boat, Cartagena, 10.00am Watch Your Weight Club, 2 to MABS Janes Salon, Bolnuevo, 10.30am Slimming Club Cats Bar, Camposol A, 11.00am Zumba with Mark Alley Palais, Camposol B, 11.00am-12.00pm Andreas Animal Rescue, Collection for Shop Car Park, Camposol B, 11.30-1.30pm GoMad Available for Donations Social Centre/Business Centre, Camposol B Costa Calida Radio (Pto), 3.00-5.00pm Guided Tour of Cartagena in aid of Lorca Earthquake Fund Tourist Ofce, Cartagena, 7.00pm Toning Classes by Mazarrn Town Hall Bolnuevo Beach, 7.00pm Entertainment Quiz Tels Bar, Camposol A, 9.00pm Music Quiz with John Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9.00pm Pensionista Day 1 discount Cats Bar, Camposol A, MAMAS Collection /Book Stall 10.00-1.00pm Camposol B Car Park, opposite the garage, Pick/Try/Choose/Buy/Donate MABS Murcia NE Apts Maruja, Baos de Fortuna, 10.30-12.00pm Dance Exercise to Music with Annette Hotel Sensol, Camposol C, 11.00am Guided Tour of Cartagena by Tourist Ofce Departs from Roman Theatre Museum, 11.00am Fish and Chips The Arches, Los Alcazares, from 6.00pm Childrens Workshop-Constructing Roman City Museo del Teatro Romano, 6.00pm (6-12 year olds) Historic Mazarrn Walk by Mazarrn Town Hall Meet Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 6.00pm Painting Introductory Course (8-14 year olds) Arcade at Plaza del Castillo, Cehegin, 6.308.30pm Fun Quiz Night with Eddie B The Market Tavern, Pto de Mazarrn, 7.30pm Texas hold em TJs Bar, Camposol B, 8.00pm Karaoke with Byron Caadas del Romero Social Centre, 8.00pm General Knowledge Quiz Tels Bar, Camposol A, 9.00pm Bridge 9.45am Trevi Bar, Camposol B, New players welcome Guided Tour of Defensive Enclaves by Tourist Ofce Departs from Tourist Boat, Cartagena, 10.00am Bingo Tels Bar, Camposol A, 1.30pm Fish and Chip Night, 6.50 Cats Bar, Camposol A, 6.00-9.00pm
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Childrens Workshop-Constructing Roman City Museo del Teatro Romano, Cehegin 6pm (612 year olds) Childrens Playtime Espacio Joven, Cehegin, 6.00pm Quiz Night with Costa Clida Radio DJ Ian Adams Hacienda del lamo Golf Clubhouse, 8pm Steak Night (3 courses) Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 15 Dominoes, 5s and 3s Tels Bar, Camposol A, 8.30pm Quiz with Nigel Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 8.30pm Mens Darts In the Evening Cats Bar, Camposol A Every Thu Street Market Camposol A Pick/Try/Choose/Buy/Donate MABS Murcia NE Apts Maruja, Baos de Fortuna, 10.30-12.00pm Slimming Club Cats Bar, Camposol A, 11.00am Guided Tour of Cartagena by Tourist Ofce Departs from Roman Theatre Museum, Cartagena, 11.00am Andreas Animal Rescue, Collection for Shop, 11.30-1.00pm Bar/Restaurant, Mazarrn Country Club, Childrens Workshop-Constructing Roman City Museo del Teatro Romano, Cehegin, 6.00pm (6-12 year olds) Historic Walk of Pto de Mazarrn by Mazarrn
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Town Hall Meet Plaza Coopers, next to Tourist Ofce, 6.00pm, own car essential Toning Classes provided by Mazarrn Town Hall Bolnuevo Beach, 7.00pm Fun Quiz Night TJs Bar, Camposol B, 8.30pm General Knowledge Quiz Tels Bar, Camposol A, 9.00pm Karaoke with Bernie Mac Cats Bar, Camposol A, 9.00pm Ladies Darts in the Evening Cats Bar, Camposol A Fresh Fish Night, 3 courses Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 10 Barbeque Night Hacienda del lamo Golf Clubhouse Musical Time Machine with Lenny Mitchell The Priory, El Galan Night Cruise and Live Music Bay of Cartagena, 8.30pm Every Fri Bridge, 9.45am Trevi Bar, Camposol B. New players welcome Book Sale and Bric a Brac. Noahs ARC Camposol B, 10.00-2.00pm Book Stall. Camposol A Gardening Group Car Park Camposol A. 10.30-12.30pm (recommences 19/8) Lions Bahia Mazarrn booking events etc Outside Kennellys, Camposol B, 11.00-1.00pm Age Concern booking events etc Outside Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 11.00-1.00pm Guided Tour of Cartagena by Tourist Ofce Departs from Roman Theatre Museum, Cartagena, 11.00am GoMad Available for Donations Social Centre/Business Centre, Camposol B Costa Calida Radio (Pto), 12.30-2.00pm Joker Jackpot Draw TJs Bar, Camposol B, 6.00pm Fish and Chips The Arches, Los Alcazares, from 6.00pm Fish & Chips New Royal, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn Fresh Fish Night (3 courses) Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarron, 10 Childrens Workshop-Constructing Roman City Museo del Teatro Romano, Cehegin 6.00pm (6-12 year olds) Bingo Cats Bar, Camposol A, 7.30pm Karaoke Tels Bar, Camposol A, 8.30pm
Disco Alley Palais, Camposol B, 9.00pm-3.00am Mark the Spark DJ TJs, Camposol B Night Cruise and Live Music Bay of Cartagena, 8.30pm Every Sat Buffet Breakfast Camposol Golf Club, Camposol C Beach Soccer Tournament by Mazarrn Town Hall Bolnuevo Beach, 11.00am and 7.00pm Book Sale with MABS Murcia Mar Menor Outside The Arches Bar.10.30-1.30pm (weather permitting) Recreational Games by Mazarrn Town Hall Playa del Rihuete, 12.15-2.00pm and 6.459.00pm Karaoke Tels Bar, Camposol A, 8.30pm Karaoke and Disco with Bernie Mac Trevi Bar, Camposol B. 9.00pmlate Musical Time Machine with Lenny Mitchell Manga Norte Restaurante, La Manga Disco Alley Palais, Camposol B, 9.00pm-3.00am Car Boot Sale, 8.30am Caadas del Romero Social Centre, Car Boot Sale, 9.00-2.00pm El Romero, Cuevas de Reyllo, Help MMM Car Boot Autocine, Los Narejos Recreational Games provided by Mazarrn Town Hall Playa del Rihuete, 12.15-2.00pm and 6.459.00pm Sunday Lunch Cats Bar, Camposol A, from 4.50 Sunday Lunch Caadas del Romero Social Centre, from 6 Sunday lunch & Music with Johnnie Sparrow Hacienda del lamo Golf Clubhouse 3 course Sunday Roast Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 10 4 course Sunday Roast Hotel Mariposa, Gebas, 15 Sunday Carvery Camposol Golf Club, Camposol C 3 course Sunday Carvery The Yachtsman, Pto de San Pedro Classic Sunday Dinner The Market Tavern, Pto de Mazarrn Karaoke and Disco with Bernie Mac Trevi Bar, Camposol B. From 7.00pm Themed Quiz Alley Palais, Camposol B, 7.30pm Bingo Tels Bar, Camposol A, 7.30pm Sunday Roast in the evening Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 10 Fun Bingo Cats Bar, Camposol A, 8.30pm Stu Solo The Arches, Los Alcazares Night Hike provided by Mazarrn Town Hall Meet opp Caf Oasis, Bolnuevo, 8.30pm, Tickets from Tourist Ofce Auction with MABS Murcia NE Bobs Bar, Carretera Pinoso, Fortuna, 2.00pm
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AUGUST Monday 1
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Friends & Buddies Evening Cats Bar, Camposol A, 8.00pm Bootleg Bee Gees & Sunower Valley 14 Sensol Hotel (poolside), Camposol C, Karaoke with Ruby Blues The Arches, Los Alcazares Wednesday 3 Lions Meeting Social Centre, Camposol B, 5.00pm Semana de la Juventud Blanca Ladies Fair, handbags/shoes/clothes etc Janes Salon, Bolnuevo, 11-3.00pm 4 hour walk by Mazarrn Town Hall Meet Repsol Garage, El Alamillo, 5.30pm Pat Martin The Arches, Los Alcazares San Javier International Festival of Theatre (until 28/8) Almansa Park Municipal Auditorium, Almansa, Murcia Semana de la Juventud Blanca San Zenn Fiesta (until 7/8) Cehegin, bull running, bull ghting etc Wellbeing Clinic with Calida Caring Agency Dental Care, Camposol B, 10.00-4.00pm Jukebox Legends The Arches, Los Alcazares Club Tropikana Night with DJ for JJ Puppies The Market Tavern, Pto de Mazarrn, 7.50 inc meal
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Music Festival (until 10/8) Morella, Valencia Flamenco Festival (until 16/8) La Union Quiz and Games Night The Arches, Los Alcazares SewnSos Sewing Group MABS Murcia NE Urb Las Kalendas, Fortuna, 2.00pm Debbie Slater The Arches, Los Alcazares Night Hike by Mazarrn Town Hall Meet opp Caf Oasis, Bolnuevo, 9.00pm Karaoke with Ruby Blues The Arches, Los Alcazares Rod Stewart Tribute & Maria OHara Sensol Hotel (poolside), Camposol C, 11 Tour of Churches in the Old Town Cehegin, 9.00pm Fortuna Ladies Luncheon Club MABS Murcia NE Las Palmeras Restaurant, Baos de Fortuna, 1.00pm Lorna Michelle The Arches, Los Alcazares Cala Cerrada Walk by Mazarrn Town Hall Meet Repsol Garage, El Alamillo, 5.30pm Flamenco Evening in aid of AFA Casa la Pedrera, 6.30pm Preparing non-alcoholic cocktails Caf El Molino, Cehegin. 7.30-9.30pm MisterieElx (Elche Mystery Plays, until 15/8) Elche Toning Classes by Mazarrn Town Hall Bolnuevo Beach, 7.00pm Taste of Asia 5 Course Tasting Menu Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 15.00 Justin Sane, Comedian The Arches, Los Alcazares Preparing non-alcoholic cocktails Caf El Molino, Cehegin. 7.30-9.30pm Chaparral Fiesta (until 14/8) Indoor Market with fashion/bling/DVDs etc Alley Palais, Camposol B Table Football Competition Casa Europa, next to garden of La Tercia, Cehegin Trip to Tabarca Island with PALS, 25 Lenny Mitchell Fish n Chips 5 The New Royal, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarron, Fish and Chip Night & Live Music from Woman Soul In association with Costa Clida International Radio and www.angloINFO.com
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Hacienda del lamo Golf Clubhouse Karaoke with Bernie Mac Tels Bar, Camposol A Lynden B, Musical Comedian The Arches, Los Alcazares Preparing non-alcoholic cocktails Caf El Molino, Cehegin. 7.30-9.30pm Saturday 13 Outdoor Market - jewellery/handbags etc Las Torres, Pto de Mazarrn, 11.00-3.00pm Table Football Competition Casa Europa, next to garden of La Tercia, Cehegin Kar P Diem and Buffet Hacienda del lamo Golf Clubhouse Woody Camposol Golf Club, Camposol C The CAS Band Hotel Mariposa, Gebas The Beagles Las Torres, Pto de Mazarrn Nick Barker The Arches, Los Alcazares Andy McBride as Rod Stewart The New Royal, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn Canara Fiesta (until 21/8) Table Football Competition Casa Europa, next to garden of La Tercia, Cehegin Juan Miguel Belchi Las Torres, Pto de Mazarrn Quiz and Games Night The Arches, Los Alcazares Feria y Fiestas del Vino Jumilla Fiestas de Agosto Blanca Asuncin de la Virgen Mazarrn and guilas World Youth Day (until 21/8) Madrid Samantha Curtis The Arches, Los Alcazares Special Full Moon Hike by Mazarrn Town Hall Meet at Caf Oasis, Bolnuevo, 9.00pm San Roque Ceut and Villanueva del Segura San Roque, Sodales y Romanos Fortuna Beach Boys Tribute plus Lewis Laking Sensol Hotel (poolside), Camposol C, 11 Karaoke with Ruby Blues
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The Arches, Los Alcazares ABBAcadabra plus Dougie Munroe Sensol Hotel (poolside), Camposol C, 11 Wednesday 24 San Bartolom Beniel, Cieza, Librilla, Moratalla and Ulea Welcome Dance with Lucinda & The Beagles Marianos, Camposol A, 6 (food optional at 5) Hiking provided by Mazarrn Town Hall Meet at La Azohia Church, 5.30pm Alan Warden The Arches, Los Alcazares Flamenco Evening in aid of AFA Casa la Pedrera, 6.30pm Tim Ross The Arches, Los Alcazares Fruits of the Sea 5 Course Tasting Menu Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 17.50 Indoor Market with fashion/bling etc Alley Palais, Camposol B Booksale with MABS Mazarrn Outside Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9.00-1.00pm Table Top Sale with GoMad Commercial Sector B, Camposol, 10.00-2.00pm Walk with NEST Meet 6pm, Sierra Espua Restaurant Karaoke with Bernie Mac Tels Bar, Camposol A Beach Party with BBQ & Mark the Spark DJ TJs Bar, Camposol B, free cocktail before 9pm Nick Barker The Arches, Los Alcazares Live Entertainment tbc The New Royal, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn Fish & Chip Night & Live Music from Johnnie Sparrow Hacienda del lamo Golf Clubhouse A la Mode Caadas del Romero Social Centre, Buffet 6 Tourist Route, Cehegin, Architecture from Baroque to Modern Departs from garden of La Tercia, 9.00pm Open Air Screening of Salt San Antonio area of Cehegin, 11.30pm Barrington Hotel Mariposa, Gebas Las Torres, Pto de Mazarrn Lynden B, Musical Comedian The Arches, Los Alcazares The CAS Band The New Royal, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn Rock n Roll Extravaganza and buffet Hacienda del lamo Golf Clubhouse Atlantis Camposol Golf Club, Camposol C Sunday 28 San Agustn Fuente lamo Fiestas Patronales Las Torres de Cotillas Quiz and Games Night The Arches, Los Alcazares Debbie Slater The Arches, Los Alcazares MABS Mazarrn Meeting
Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 11.30am Soul/Motown/Reggae Night, JJ Soulman & Cris Jonsson Sensol Hotel (poolside), Camposol C, 11 Lobster Night Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 25 Karaoke with Ruby Blues The Arches, Los Alcazares Wednesday 31 Tomato Fight (La Tomatina) Bruol, Valencia MABS Murcia NE Meeting La Carcelera, Urb Las Kalendas, Fortuna, 11.30am Petanca with Welcome Marianos , Camposol A, 4.00pm Maria OHara The Arches, Los Alcazares Fiesta de Polvorn Archena Wellbeing Clinic with Calida Caring Agency Dental Care, Camposol B, 10.00-4.00pm Lenny Mitchell Fish n Chips 5 The New Royal, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn, 50s & 60s Karaoke with BJ Hotel Mariposa, Gebas Karaoke with Bernie Mac Tels Bar, Camposol A Welcome Meeting Marianos, Camposol A, 2.00pm Shakey Ground Las Torres, Pto de Mazarrn Full Circle Camposol Golf Club, Camposol C The Beagles The New Royal, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn SewnSos Sewing Group with MABS Murcia NE Urb Las Kalendas, Fortuna, 2.00pm
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I Heard it through the Grapevine that the rst of TJs free summer themed parties (Motown Night) was a huge success! DJ Mark the Spark from Costa Clida Radio got the party going playing all the Motown classics, holding a full dance oor all night. TJs impressive airconditioned lounge bar always brings a warm welcome with friendly locals who love to party and this night was no exception.
full fancy dress attire! Finally there was a live broadcast from TJs by Costa Clida Radio with DJ Mark the Spark on 24 July with great music and a BBQ which livened up a quiet Sunday afternoon. August brings the awesome and infamous TJs Summer Beach Party! If you came to the last one you will remember how the bar was converted into a beach, with real sand and a palm tree bar! Youve got to see it to believe it! Dare to bare in your beachwear! Theres a free TJs Cocktail for all those who arrive before 9pm - dance the hot summer night away on Friday 26 August. September is going to be hilarious as TJs are holding a Superhero and Villain Party! The staff will be sure to impress you with their full fancy dress costumes! Again all those in fancy dress will receive a free glass of bubbly before 9pm and as always there will be a prize for the best dressed! Get it in your diaries now for Friday 30 September.
Julys themed party brought Rome to Camposol in the form of a Toga Party on 29th July. All guests dressed up and received a free glass of bubbly and were invited to don bed sheets to show off those beautiful tans. A prize was awarded to the best dressed. TJs bar staff were of course there serving in
If you want a thoroughly enjoyable evening with music to encompass all age groups, we recommend you get yourself down to TJs. Not only are they holding these great parties, but Mark the Spark will be there every Friday night throughout August!
Saturday 18th June saw a Mediterranean Night Fundraiser for the Lorca Fund following the recent earthquake. The event was held at Centro Hipico near Pulpi and was attended by more than 100 people.
totalled 485 which has gone directly to the people of Lorca. This was in addition to 235 previously raised by Helping Hands at their launch esta in May. As usual the Centro Hipico excelled themselves with an amazing Mediterranean Buffet which catered for all tastes and left no-one hungry. Future events currently being planned at Centro Hipico include well known Tribute bands, Showaddywaddy, The Blues Bros & Abbacadabra.
The event was co-ordinated by Centro Hipico together with Helping Hands, a newly formed organisation whose aim is to support the many local animal charities and in this instance to give something back to the people of Lorca. Amongst the artistes donating their time was Charlie Rutherford, local DJ, Oscar & Jaime of Arroz & Roll, live music trio, and Julio, Flamenco Guitarist and his wife Katy who excited everyone with her amenco dancing. Proceeds from the evening
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Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC held a very successful press conference at the Hotel La Cumbre on 14th July to announce details of the 3rd Annual Gala Evening and Dinner in support of Mazarrn Football Club. It will be held at the Hotel La Cumbre, Puerto de Mazarrn on Wednesday 8 February 2012 and is being jointly sponsored by New Images, the No. 1 Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon and Nail Bar of Centro Commercial, Sector B, Camposol, and Ibex Insurance of C.C. Upper Local 2, Avda Doctor Mesa S/N, Puerto de Mazarrn. Dave Marks, the President of Los Amigos de Mazarron FC welcomed an invited audience to the press conference. Guests included the Mayor of Mazarrn, Gines Campillo Mendez and his wife, the Councillor for Sport, Andres Valera Hernandez, Kelly Ensor, and the President of Mazarrn Football Club, Jose Miguel Rodriguez. Representatives of the local media were also in attendance, along with guests who had supported the previous two Los Amigos Gala Dinners either as sponsors of VIP guests.
Master of Ceremonies will again be comedian Justin Sane who was such a success at this years dinner. Justin will be performing his hilarious comedy act during the evening which will also feature music and dancing to the fabulous Beagles. Former Shefeld United, Leeds and England international, Tony Currie, who was a guest at this years dinner, will also be in attendance. Both Mr Marks and Mr Capper paid tribute to everyone who had helped to make the 2010 and 2011 Gala Dinners such a success, raising over 5,000 in total, and in particular to New Images who were sponsoring the event for the third year running.
Duncan and Tony in informal surroundings. The event is sure to sell out quickly, so to avoid disappointment, you can reserve your tickets by telephoning Andy on 634 040990, Dave on 600 631956 or by calling at the Trevi Bar any Thursday between 3pm and 4pm prior to the Los Amigos de Mazarrn weekly meeting. I am delighted to have been asked to come out to Spain for the 3rd Los Amigos de Mazarron FC Annual Gala Evening and Dinner next February. I know that the previous events have been a great success and raised a tremendous amount of money in support of Mazarrn Football Club. I also know that both Dave Bassett and Jan Molby really enjoyed the time they spent with you out in Mazarrn. Dave Bassett spoke to me last month when we played in the Footballers Golf Classic in La Manga and I am aware that he is still actively supporting Los Amigos and Mazarrn Football Club by arranging auction and rafe prizes on your behalf. I look forward to meeting you all and spending a few enjoyable days in Mazarrn. Duncan McKenzie 14th July 2011
When the formalities were over, the guests retired to the terrace at the Hotel with spectacular views overlooking the Bay of Mazarrn, and enjoyed a refreshing glass of sangria and light refreshments. Tickets for the 2012 Gala Evening and Dinner, which include a four course meal with coffee and local beer, house wine and soft drinks during the serving of dinner, are 40 each. There are also a very limited number of VIP tickets available at 50 each. The VIP tickets include admission to a VIP reception to welcome Duncan McKenzie and Tony Currie to Mazarrn. This will be held at Don Ricardos Restaurant, Puerto de Mazarrn on Monday 6 February and will include a welcome drink, buffet and the opportunity to chat to
Dave Capper, Press Ofcer for Los Amigos then announced that the guest speaker for the 2012 dinner would be the former Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Everton, Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers striker, Duncan McKenzie. Duncan is considered to be one of the funniest after-dinner speakers on the football circuit and his speaking engagements have taken him all over the world.
Members Matchplay Knockout 2011 This year saw Lo Romero Golf host its rst members Matchplay Knockout Tournament. The rst of 5 rounds began early in April with the nal set for the 8th of July. 24 members started the tournament with the winners progressing to the following stages.
Finding the correct ball position at address by David Gay PGA Professional
Because most shots in golf are made The nal was contested between Gordon from differWillock, handicap 22 and Rita East, ent distances, handicap 17. The match was a tight affair lies and conwith Gordon Willock doing enough to win ditions, we the tie on the 16th. Both players displayed have 14 clubs to choose good spirit, and nished the round on the from. These 18th, greeted by D. JuanJo Iiguez, General Manager of Lo Romero Golf, D.Jaime clubs have different lengths and lofts, so we Ibaez Pealver, Director of Golf, Alex Ward have to change our stance and ball position and Rafael Baeza, Professsionals at Lo depending on which club and which shot we are playing. Romero Golf.
Ball positions for long, middle and short clubs Long clubs, driver, fairway woods, hybrids, long irons: With these clubs you need to sweep the ball as opposed to hitting down on it. The ball should be played towards the left heel, (for right-handed golfers) with the hands behind the ball, as this allows you to hit the ball on the upswing. This helps the ball become airborne automatically. Middle irons: Here the ball should be played slightly forward of the middle of the stance with the hands very slightly ahead of it. This position will allow you to hit the ball with a descending blow, causing a shallow divot. Short irons: Lastly, with short irons play the ball in the middle of the stance of slightly back of middle. This will allow you to hit the ball on a steep angle and produce a big divot. It is important to remember these positions are guidelines. During practice, experiment by moving the ball around to nd which positions work best for you. A rule of thumb: By moving the ball forward, you will hit higher shots; conversely, by moving the ball back you will hit lower shots. For more information on lessons you can nd David @ The David Gay Golf Academy @ Sierra Golf Balsicas on contact on 6700 83939 or email davidgaypga@mac.com
Rita East was awarded her Runners-Up Trophy by Jaime Ibaez Pealver, by the 18th green, with Gordon Willock receiving from JuanJo Iiguez, the trophy which will remain in the club house at Lo Romero. Gordon also received a replica trophy. Both players were gifted a T-Shirt as further recognition of their achievement throughout this tournament. On behalf of Lo Romero Golf we would like to thank all of the members that took part in the tournament, and we hope that you all take part in the tournament again next year.
Some instructors say you should make the same swing with every club by playing the ball in the same spot for every shot. I believe ball position should change depending on which club you use and what type of shot you are attempting. I like to keep it simple by breaking shots down into short, middle and long. This is because no two golf clubs are exactly alike. For instance, the longer the club, the more you need to stand away from the ball and the atter your swing will be. Conversely, shorter clubs will produce a more upright swing. This is why most golfers can hit their short irons well and struggle with longer clubs. The key is to make the proper adjustment with every golf club in your bag. The following tips will help get you on the right path.
Mazarron Bowls Club Charity Match Sunday July 3rd Mazarron Bowls Club played a Triples Charity Match at their home ground at Hacienda De Alamo. The turn-out was excellent with 36 members up for a challenge. The format was simple; after every 6 ends, the winners moved to the next rink and so forth until all 18 ends had been played.
Winner Gordon Willock
much appreciated BBQ provided by Danny, (owner of Hacienda bowls greens) and Sergio who runs the catering facilities at the club. A fabulous grand total of 302 was raised on the day. It was decided that the money go to the charity FAST (First Aid Support Team) which Im sure that the residents of Camposol particularly, will now be aware of and realise what a fantastic support this charity will make to us all. Report by Wendy Reynolds
The overall winners of that competition were Barbara Male, Jane Salter & Peter Marshall each receiving a prize of a bottle of wine. There was another quick and fun competition played after the main event called Spider. Each player stands around the rink edge holding just 1 bowl, the jack is placed in the centre of the rink, then on the word go, every player sends their bowl to the jack with the nearest being the winner. This was won by Barbara Male Champion and Runner-Up Gordon Willock with her 2nd prize of the day of a chicken and Rita East. to go with the wine. The days competition was followed by a
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Captains Day in June for the Old Guard took place at The Polaris World course at El Valle Golf Resort. Due to the reluctance on the part of Polaris World to offer an attractive green fee deal, it has been more than three years since the society played this course, but the wait was worth it. Thanks must go to Glenn Billington from Hacienda Del Alamo golf Academy for setting up the green fee for us. Thanks also to Captain John Dunbar for providing the players with coffee and ham and cheese toasties on arrival.
a little daunting as the heat of the day began to take its toll.
man again Jim Doyle. The Captain raised 155 on the day for his charity. Players having to pay 1 for every hole on which they failed to score. The prestigious Plonker Trophy was won eventually by Ian Adams although due to an administrative error Howard Wright was presented with it on the day. Well done everyone.
Captain John Dunbar presents the Overall Winner Peter Roberts with his prize.
At the seventeenth hole, guest Jim Doyle had the luck of the Irish as he drove wildly off to the right and out of bounds into someones villa. His provisional ball went straight down the middle and as the playing group reached this ball, there, to everyones surprise was his rst ball as well - It had ricocheted off a wall and back onto the middle of the fairway! He said it was just local knowledge! New Non-Spanish Resident member Peter Roberts was the Overall Winner and Division Two Winner scoring 34 points but he was unable to collect the trophy due to the society rule about three qualifying matches before you can win one. He was rewarded though with a boxed presentation set of two bottles of very nice wine courtesy of Horatio, the restaurant manager. Newly joined, Steve Farrell came in as the Overall RunnerUp with 29 points. Dave Barrett took the Division One Trophy with a score of 26 points and Division Three was won by Gavin Elbourne. Captain John Dunbar won the Nearest the Pin Prize at hole 15 and Jim Doyle won the prize for Nearest the Pin (2nd shot) at hole 11. Peter Court and Jim Doyle won the twos money and the best guest score was that
Vice-Captain Barry Martin shows off his unsightly stains gained as a result of attempts to play out of a lake.
The meal after the competition on the clubhouse terrace was paid by the golf society and the food and service were both excellent. On Friday 17 June, FOGS Presentation Evening took place at Restaurant Siena in Mazarrn town. A great time was had by all as the drinks owed freely and Lenny Mitchell on guitar entertained us into the early hours. Thank you to manager Pepe, Bernadino and the kitchen staff for a lovely evening.
Some of the players gather on the rst tee

El Valle, from a personal viewpoint is the best of the three Polaris World courses offering wonderful views and a challenging hilly track. The course was in lovely condition and the greens were running true. For the walkers, some of the distances from green to tee were
The ladies holding each other up on the dance oor

If you are interested in joining the golf society or just want to nd out more about us (lady member are more than welcome) contact the Secretary Bob Daffon tel: 968598540 or email chrisandbobinspain@hotmail.com
Federation Competition On 29th June a Federation Competition was held at Sensol in an attempt to get our Federation and GCA handicaps on a par, but the difference between the two is so great it is going to take a long time to reconcile them. Our Handicap Secretary, Keith Halliwell is in contact with the Federation to try to rectify this. After the game most of the 54 people who played stayed for tapas and a drink or two? We shall have another Federation Game in September when the weather cools down. Marshals Cup This years Marshals Cup was played over just one day 2nd July. This is usually a 2 day annual event with a format similar to the Ryder Cup, but this year due to the heat it was decided that one day would be sufcient. The Spanish beat the Brits 22 points to 17. There were 80 players who took part and the Spanish very generously supplied all participants with caps and hats and provided prizes for the Longest Drives and 4 Nearest the Pin. After the game there was a terric atmosphere when all the Spanish and the British sat down on the terrace at one long table and Jim and Margaret, who have now
very successfully taken over the kitchen at the Golf Club, put on a great BBQ spread. The GCA supplied the wine and a great time was had by all. We are all looking forward to our next event with the Spanish, which is the Camposol Cup usually held in early November. Mixed Competition On 8th of July there was a Mixed Competition with 36 competitors taking part. After the game, Jim and Margaret did us proud again with great tapas. Unfortunately the Charity Quiz night that was supposed to follow the game had to be cancelled due to lack of support, which is very unfortunate as the Captains Charity this year is in aid of Lorca. Summer Ball On 5th August there will be another Mixed Competition prior to our Summer Ball in the evening. We are holding this at the Pinito de Oro for the second year running, as last year it was such a great venue, with super food and service. The Entertainment this year is going to be the Cas Band and we are all looking forward to a wonderful evening dancing in the court yard under the stars.
Ladies League The Costa Clida Ladies League came to an end with joint winners Hacienda and Camposol on the same points; 130, which is very unusual, especially after 6 different games being played over the season at reciprocal courses. The Presentation Luncheon was held at Hacienda after a friendly game of golf, with all the teams mixed in together. The meal was excellent and our hosts most convivial and a big thanks to Marilynn and her team for a super day. We have all enjoyed our Ladies League encounters in a competitive but friendly spirit. It would be even better if we could get at least 2 more teams to join us to make the League more challenging. If you are group of lady golfers who would like to be part of our group, you are very welcome to join us. We play at reciprocal golf courses at reduced green fees. To participate in the League, you only need a group of 6 ladies, so if you are interested or would like more information, please contact Betty Roberts on bettylloyd1560@hotmail.com. Betty Roberts
NP in one shot Rob Stevens NP in two shots Steve Locke NP in three shots Marcel Mulder 2s pot....we had 6 winners all taking 30 each; Siobhan Cassidy; Jack Flower; Bob Ferguson; Rob Stevens, Marcel Mulder & Steve Locke Winners l-r Lara Van Kleef , Rob Stevens , Jack Flower, Steve Locke, Bob Ferguson, Marcel Mulder( Winner) , Barry Smith & Siobhan Cassidy Thanks also to Costa Clida Golf Tours for providing the discounted green fees and also to The Great Golf Company and Caja Rural for their continued support of the Costa Clida Golf Challenge. Results: Winner The 7th round of the Costa Clida Golf Challenge took place on 26th July at La Serena Golf and the cost will be 35 per person including a shared buggy. To reserve your place please contact Andy on 650 718 172 or email andy@ccgt. co.uk
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Tuesday 28th June, saw the 6th leg of the ever popular Costa Clida Golf Challenge with the beautiful Las Colinas Golf & Country Club hosting the day. Breakfast was served in the clubhouse at around 11am and then the full complement of 40 players moved over to use the practise facilities prior to the rst 4 ball teeing off at midday. As ever the course was in superb condition, and I would like to thank Martin, Martina and all the staff at Las Colinas for making us all welcome and ensuring the day went very smoothly indeed
on count back Runner up Barry Smith 38 points Best Lady Lara Van Kleef 34 points Longest drive Men Marcel Mulder Longest drive Ladies Lara Van Kleef
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July quiz answers 1. Who claims they do swimming pool cleaning, maintenance and repairs? www.watermaid Europe 2. Who is now open? T.J.Electrical 3. Who is currently looking for new properties (any size) for both short and long term lets? Spanish Property Rentals
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If you get into your tuxedo, what are doing? Using Limousine Chauffeurs 5. Who had their party in the park for the third year? M.A.B.s 6. Who are the paperwork and problem solving specialist? P and P Services 7. What will Chicago do? Headline the San Javier Jazz Festival
8. What does Koolklimate do? Supply air conditioning and pool heating 9. Who has been driving over lemons? Chris Stewart 10. If you called Steve on 634315253 what would he do for you? Bee and Wasp removal
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Accommodation: Casa Valentina Hotel La Mariposa Accountants: Silvente Airport Parking: Coastline Park & Fly Seguro Parking
- 868 081 417 - 968 631 008
- 968 332 058
- 966 799 326 - 622 062 115
Fuente Building Services - 696 744 Green Construction - 968 970 JD Construction - 630 269 JML Professional Building Services - 669 054 Kitchen and Bathroom Rets - 607 464 Tonys Building Services - 647 119 Westwood Construction - 968 563 Building Services: Kano Building Design Inside Out Window Film P&P Services V.I.P. Services Butchers: Big Breakfast Butchers
982 614 994 652 186 952 553
Shop at Camposol Computers - 968 154 477 Computer Repairs & Sales: - 968 Beep Camposol Computers - 968 Dot Com World - 968 LocoPC - 968 Shop at Camposol Computers - 968 Dentist: British Dental Clinic Dental Care Olivier Houdusse Education: Antonio Hernandez Creative Writing Lets Talk Spanish Electricians: Amigos Jim Large Louis Harris Sparks Electrical Services
155 199 199 971
710 191 154 893
154 477
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Bars, Cafs & Restaurants: Alley Palais - 968 Amaro Restaurant - 968 Cafeteria Plaza - 968 Camping Fuente - 968 Cats Bar - 666 Chez Zoe - 676 Don Ricardos - 968 Hacienda del Alamo Golf Resort Clubhouse - 968 Hotel La Mariposa - 968 Las Torres - 607 Leonardos - 628 Lizs Cafe - 696 Mariachis Mexican Restaurant - 968 Sensol Hotel Golf Club - 603 Tels Bar - 699 The Market Tavern - 968 The New Royal - 968 The Yachtsman - 600 TJs - 653 Trevi Bar & Restaurant - 669
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Entertainment: Lenny Mitchell - 658 321 891 Sensol Golf Club Entertainment - 699 203 136 Funeral Plans: ASSSA The Funeral Director Furniture: Cosas y Cosas DFS Furniture Plus - Purias Garden Maintenance: Tree Surgeon
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Builders: Amigos Builder and Joiner
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Computer Accessories: Beep - 968 155 710
Hairdressing: Clida Hair and Beauty Academy - 968 971 Janes Salon - 968 158 The Salon Melissa & Tanya - 691 916 The Salon 2 - 686 354 Health & Beauty: Anti-Ageing Clinic Clida Caring Agency Face and Body Freedom Mobility Fuschia Beauty Clinic Janes Salon Nadine Psoriasis Treatment Rosies Toesies The Beauty Palace
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Miles Plumbing Home Furnishings: Curtain Call Yorkshire Linen Insurance: ASSSA Ibex Insurance Knight Insurance Internet Cafs Alley Palais Camposol Computers Dot Com World
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Solar Power: Inside Out Spain Solar Directa Spas & Hottubs: Eurospas Sport & leisure: Alley Palais Ballroom & Latin Classes Camping Fuente Casa La Pedrera Costa Clida Radio Dance Zone Friends in Nautical Sports Horseriding META Hotel La Mariposa JFM Radio Network Murcia Livery
- 659 232 507 - 659 315 130
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252 506 199 245 732 962 595 826 332 058
616 948 604
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Removals: Advance Moves - 968 Costa Clida Transport - 660 Dainton Storage - 653 Lords Removals and Storage - 608 Mar Menor Removals - 968 Retail Outlets: Bodega Martinez Eros
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Swimming Pool Cleaning & Maintenance: Alpha Pools - 968 Daisy Pool Covers - 968 Jorges Pools - 966 Khn Pool Service - 968 138 638 Pool Pump Repairs - 606 Tony, Tiler Diver - 646 Watermaid - 646
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Services: Cash Cash Cash - 607 848 Coastal Coolers - 626 868 Compusurf - 968 970 El Molino Systems - 972 622 Four Legs Dog Grooming Service - 968 974 Healthy H20 - 968 437 Home from Home Chimney Sweep - 660 478 House Clearance - 968 974 Kennedy Financial Services - 678 035 No More Mould - 672 795 The Laundry Shop - 670 847
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