Costa Cálida Chronicle's Monthly Magazine December 2012

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Date: December 2012
Issue: 1
Volume: XIII
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SPECIAL PAGES Christmas Pages Mar Menor Mazarrn Northwest Murcia Sport Whats On
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ADVERTORIAL Another World Properties 7 Liberty Seguros 28 Linea Directa 12 Lloyds Bank 16 Mark Phoenix 26 Zooko 32 CHARITIES 4 Patas 50 ACTIN 54 Age Concern 88 Andreas Animal Charity80 Easy Horse Care 40 GO maD 94 HELP Mar Menor 31 Helping Hands 48 JJ Puppies 42 John Kemp 24 Lions 85 MABS Mar Menor 34 MABS Mazarrn 92 MABS Northwest 72 MAMAS 8 MARA 71 Noahs ARC 6 PALS 0 Palm House Orphanage 46 Pets In Spain 65
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ENTERTAINMENT Classic Artistes Cloud Nine FOOD & DRINK Food for Thought Herb of the Month Ma Millbank Wine of the Month GROUPS Clida Country Music Camposol B Clean Camposol D Group Darwinian Gardeners Evolutionists Fiestas Camposol HAH Help at Home Hondon Valley RBL Ladies Chatterbox Los Palacios Mazarrn Photo Group SABS Spangles Welcome HEALTH & BEAUTY Camposol Farmacia FAST INFORMATION Advertisers Directory Animal Matters Ask Jennifer British Consulate Business News Camposolers Christmas Traditions Classied Ads CRA Cruise Dates to Remember Distribution Points Gas Heaters Horoscopes IFEPA
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Life in Spain 7 Mazarrn News 86/87 Northwest Murcia 73 Postal System 14 Price List etc 114 Spanish News 64 Subscriptions 110 Teresas Travels 44 Watchtowers of Mazarrn 66/67 LEISURE Author Review 82 Gardening News 50 Hiking in Moratalla 70 NEST 48 Puzzle Page 78 Puzzle Solutions 114 Short Story 61 TV News 44 WARM 72 PROPERTY Housing Update
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RELIGION Beacon of Light 38 Mass in English 8 Olive Branch 80 Open Door 40 Puerto Lumbreras 6 St Nicholas Church 16 Welcome House 71 Wellspring Victory Church 74 SPORT Cycling in Mazarrn Fuente Old Guard Golf Tips Los Amigos Mazarrn Mazarrn Bowls SAMM Trevi Golf
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As we nish this edition of the Costa Clida Chronicle, it is amazing to think that we are coming into our fourteenth year and it still remains the largest FREE advertising magazine in the Costa Clida. We must thank all of you, our readers and more importantly our regular advertisers and contributors. Without you, we would not be able to produce such a comprehensive magazine on such a regular basis. We have a brilliant printer, Entorno Graco, in Bullas, who go out of
their way to help us deliver the Chronicle on time each and every month. We are now able to conrm that our customer retention rate is around 90% and the reason our customers repeatedly re-advertise month after month is because they genuinely get good responses. Our sales and marketing team work tirelessly month after month, regularly advising on advert content and market changes as they occur, ensuring that all our advertisers get to maximize their business potential. Our online business directory, which is free to advertisers, is now so popular that the website receives literally thousands of hits per month, and our revamped website and free web pages, links your business to ours. Our Google rankings are now even higher; just type in an advertisers business name and see for yourself. There are so many good retail outlets in the area now, so save money and time travelling and support your local businesses this Christmas. You do not have to go into the large towns to get your Christmas presents and bargains and eating out locally has never been as good. Dont forget the Costa Clida Chronicle Essential Guide to the Costa Clida an ideal stocking ller at only 5, which can be bought from various local outlets throughout the Costa Clida. We would like to welcome the following: New Advertisers
Puncture Safe Murcia Classic Rock Band Clinica Dental Alcazar At Home Welcome Back to The Bistro (Alley Palais) Avon Cosmetics /Jan Dillin House Clearance UK Supplies Direct Monroes Bar, Bolnuevo Mountain View Kennels Tels Bar, Camposol Hair By Carol Branded Fashions The English Butcher, Camposol This year we only chose one photo, which was sent in by Bruce Furness, for the Costa Clida Chronicle 2013 Calendar, as we increased the size of the adverts on the calendar to give more exposure for the advertisers. The calendars are given out free to as many businesses in the area as possible and it is a brilliant way to advertise your business for a whole year. Errors and Omissions Please note that the advert for The SteakOut on Camposol in the November issue for Boxing Day should have read free bar nibbles not free bar & nibbles. From all at the
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In the previous issue, I discussed the issue about setting boundaries in a relationship. This theme is continued in this issue as I feel it is an important matter. By setting boundaries in any relationship, it does not mean that there is less love or respect, merely a matter of stating clearly what appropriate behaviour is and what is not. By making this clear to the other party, it avoids misunderstandings, family fall-outs and arguments and with the Festive Season looming, there is enough stress in our lives without having to deal with interfering behaviour. Wishing all my readers, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Dear Jennifer, Every year, my sisters and I take turns to host Christmas dinner and each year, after a few Sherries my mother will pick an argument with relatives.
We have spoken to her privately about her behaviour, but her excuse is that Christmas is once a year and she is entitled to let her hair down, so to speak. I am dreading it this year as it is my turn. I have just got married and want to invite my new in-laws to our home, but dont want to be embarrassed by Mums behaviour. What am I to do? Sara Dear Sara, Unfortunately, like you, many dread the Festive Season for this very reason! It can be the cause of family tension that is unabated for months or even years and nobody likes being in the midst or the cause of such unpleasantness. Christmas is a time for the family to get together and where necessary, to heal old wounds. I assume that not inviting Mum is not an option, so the choices
left to you are: either speak with your Mum again and lay down some ground-rules OR only serve alcohol-free drinks or alcohol-free cocktails on the day, as alcohol seems to be the catalyst to unruly behaviour. In this way, the festivities can continue without fear of embarrassment. Enjoy the day for all it has to offer. Jennifer Dear Jennifer, There will be an empty seat at our Christmas table as my lovely, devoted wife passed away in March this year. She loved Christmas and took joy preparing the turkey and shopping for the grandkids. How will I cope without breaking down in tears? I am lost without her and Christmas will never be the same without her. My daughter and her family know how I feel and are visiting me from the UK as they dont want me to sit in a cold and lonely villa by myself. I appreciate their gesture but it will not be the same without my Norma. Jim Dear Jim, Christmas is especially hard when there is a loved one absent. Emotions run high and it is natural to feel the way you do, but ask yourself this Would Norma want you to feel lonely, or would she want you to carry on with Christmas the way she would have? It is going to be a challenge, I will be honest, but being surrounded by loving friends and family does help. Instead of concentrating on Normas absence, why not turn it into a celebration of her life and remember Christmas the way she would have wanted you to. With your daughters help, why not re-create her favourite recipes and raise a toast to her memory. There will be time for you to mourn your loss privately and to shed a few tears, but try to smile for your daughter and the grandkids sake. They miss her too. If you nd it too traumatic, dont be afraid to ask for help from family counsellors or even The Samaritans. Help is always at hand, if you need it. Jennifer If you would like Jennifer to help you with a problem, just email her at: jennifer@ lifemaxxinternational.com. Jennifer is an Emotional Wellness Coach, Life Coach and Holistic Therapist. Condentiality is respected and all letters will be anonymised.
Puerto Lumbreras Christian Fellowship now meets 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
Spaniel Sense Our rescued Breton Spaniel, Sam, is more renowned in the family for his gorgeous toffee coloured eyes and good looks than his common sense, and frequently causes chaos with his habit of following us around at close quarters, then yelping as we change direction and step on his toes. With a lovely nature, Sam is one of the few dogs I have met that actually comes for hugs by wrapping his front legs around me as I sit, burying his head deep in my wobbly bits and giving a contented sigh! But somewhere in Sams brain, there is indeed a spark of intelligence. As he has leishmaniasis and suffers from painful joints, Sams exercise has to be limited. If he runs free like the puppy he once was, he gets very sore and hobbles around for a few days, so most walks are on the lead. However, with the recent addition of remotely controlled electric gates to our villa, Sam has discovered a means of escape into the small rambla opposite and has used his Spaniel Sense to gure out how to escape.
No one is denying that times are hard for everyone at present, but now and again that beam of light shines down. For Another World Properties in the Business Centre on Camposol A, that light was an email from Channel 4, A Place in the Sun, giving them the opportunity to submit three properties for their Home or Away series. After deliberating their choices, Another World Properties forwarded the details and received word that the production team were ready to preview ahead of lming to decide which properties from various agents would be used for the programme. Their anticipation was like awaiting exam results. Finally Another World Proper-
ties had word from the team that two of their properties would be on the show. They were elated. Vinny Walker, Sales Manager for Another World Properties accompanied Jasmine Harman around the two homes. It was a long day lming, but very rewarding. Not only is this kind of exposure good for Another World Properties and their vendors, but it is equally good for the Costa Clida and the Murcia region. A Place in the Sun is a popular programme, viewed by millions of prospective buyers and holiday makers. The programme is to be aired at the end of November, early December. Details will appear on the Channel 4 website.
His other favourite trick is to wait for delivery men, who now need to be no more than 6 inches wide to be allowed in, and as they struggle through the gap, he pounces and makes a break for freedom. So much for my fancy electric gates! I think I preferred version one of automatic opening - booting one of the kids out the car to do it for me! Liz Edmiston, Owners Away Property Rentals & Management Tel 691 977 107 info@ownersaway.com www.ownersaway.com
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As the gate closes, the sensor detects any obstructions as a safety measure and reopens the gates completely. After sitting in the drive watching carefully for a few weeks, Sam discovered that after the car came in and the gates were almost closed, he could run in between the sensors and trigger the safety mechanism to re-open the gates - and he was off!
Helping You Helping Animals Registered Charity No 9537/1a A Busy Month November was a busy month for us, mainly because like many people in the area, we were affected by the bridge closure on Camposol, which considerably increased our travel times and petrol costs. In spite of this, we managed to collect all of your donations and we had an excellent month as regards paying out awards to all our applicants. One example was a little dog called Nelli, who having just been to the vets for spaying, had to return a few days later for surgery after being savaged by a hunting dog in the campo and sustaining cuts and bites to her legs and body.
We also made a donation to La Fortaleza by paying an amount off their vets bills. La Fortaleza is a relatively new rescue organisation based near San Javier which takes animals from all over the region. They recently rescued twenty galgos, which were due to be destroyed, from a local farmhouse and have now managed to re-home most of them in Germany. As with most rescue organisations they are desperately short of money and resources; for example kennels and fencing, so if you live nearby and can help in any way please contact Tina on 661 741 336 Can We Help You and Your Pet Have you provided a home for an animal from a rescue centre or shelter for a stray dog or cat? Dont struggle to pay those vet bills on your own; get in touch with us. We are here to help you. We can provide nancial assistance towards the cost of neutering your new pet and also with those unexpected vet bills, if funds are available. Please contact us if you need help:Tel 666 186 037 or call at the shop Email mazarronanimalmedi-aid@hotmail. com To do this we need your donations and would be grateful for any items such as clothes, bric-
a-brac, cds/dvds and electrical goods. You can donate at the MAMAS shop, Mon to Sat 10am-2pm. (Take the third left after Barclays Bank on your way into Puerto de Mazarrn.) Please call in to see what we have. We are always willing to be exible on the prices of larger items. Check out our website where there is a link to show furnishings for sale. mazarronanimalmedi-aid.co.uk Camposol Drop-Off Point Every Tuesday we are on Camposol B Sector car park 10am-1pm opposite the petrol station. We will take any saleable items; you might not need it, but we can sell it to raise money to help other people with the medical expenses for their cats and dogs. Fuente Alamo You can leave items at The Dog Bowl, Fuente Alamo every Friday up to 12pm Furniture Pickup Service & House Clearance If you want to get rid of some clutter, try our 50/50 scheme. We take anything from a single large item to full house contents. We collect the larger items free of charge, display them in our shop to ensure that you receive the best possible price for them and forward your 50% share of the proceeds.
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 Bible Study:
1st and 3rd Sunday at 4:30pm Fr. Carlos Prats 628 824 555 Fr. Octavio Carpena 676 219 445 www.pastranaonline.com CHRISTMAS - a time to love and a time to share Why did the Redeemer remain nine months in His mothers womb? Why was he born an infant and not a perfect man like Adam in Paradise? The Incarnate Son of God willed to be conceived and born to Mary, the only woman ever to be conceived without sin.
to ride, he was to take with him a little sheass and they were to let she-ass run free, and they were to follow her on the path she would take them.* The trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem was a very difcult and a wintery trip as it was now December and the weather was very cold, and the Holy Family, Mary and Joseph had to make many stops. The stops they made were in search of lodging which were many and difcult as the proprietors refused them lodging. Joseph then went straight into the custom house, for all newcomers had to present themselves there and obtain a ticket for entrance at the city gate. Afterwards, Mary and Joseph were able to nd a cave suitable to deliver Jesus the following night, the place where the she-ass led them to. Many of the local shepherds, roused by the wonders of this wonderful night, brought many gifts to Mary and the Child Jesus for their use. The Holy Family gave many of these gifts to the poor in the village. Both the shepherds and Angels sang praises to Jesus and the Holy Mother, expressing their Love and Sharing their Joy in the Birth of our Saviour. *taken from the book of the visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich The Life of Jesus Christ
The conception of Jesus had to take place sometime in May, the month of Mary. When it came near to the birth of Jesus, an Angel told Joseph that he should set out at once with Mary for Bethlehem, as it was there that Jesus was to be born. He was told also that besides the ass, upon which Mary was
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Where did all that heat go? Suddenly, we are back to winter warmers and soups instead of salads. The pool has been covered; the logs have been delivered and out came the quilt for the bed. I cant believe how quickly the time goes and here we are thinking about Christmas again! Below you will nd a few recipes that can be used anytime, but especially over the Christmas period and all really easy to do. I perfected the Sugar-Free Mincemeat recipe several years ago as my husband is diabetic, but its well worth a repeat. The Chicken and Vegetable Pie is a real winter warmer and a great way of using up the leftover turkey and vegetables as is the soup. Finally, Ive added a dessert that couldnt be easier, but will impress your guests. Buen Apetito y Feliz Navidad Sugar-Free Spiced Mincemeat 225g cooked apple 225g currants 225g sultanas 225g raisins 115g dried gs 1 grated carrot 100ml apple juice Rind and juice of 1 lemon Rind and juice of 1 orange 200ml brandy tsp cinnamon tsp nutmeg tsp ground mixed spices 125g shelled walnuts chopped 125g almonds 125g mixed peel (optional) Place all the ingredients except the nuts into a large bowl and soak for a minimum 12 hours or overnight. Place mixture into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Leave all to cool and then stir in the nuts if using. Use in cooking, or spoon into containers or jars. Mixture will keep in the refrigerator
for up to three weeks, but does not freeze well. Sugar-free Christmas Puddings 115g wholemeal our 1 tsp baking powder 50g breadcrumbs 50g margarine 3 eggs 550g sugar-free mince meat Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and beat well until evenly mixed. Lightly grease pudding bowl to be used. Put mixture in bowl and cover bowl with foil. Steam for 2 hours. Alternatively, if you dont have a steamer then place in large saucepan with water up to halfway of the bowl. Steam for 2 hours, checking the water level occasionally and topping up when necessary. Chicken Soup with Dumplings 1.1kg chicken 1 medium onion 1 litre chicken stock 350g carrots Salt and pepper 100g celery sticks (diced) 50g pearl barley Dumplings 40g butter 2 eggs Salt and pepper Pinch of grated nutmeg 100g semolina Peel and chop onion and carrots, slice chicken and put all three into a saucepan with the stock with the pearl barley and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Make the dumplings by melting the butter, whisk the eggs and add to butter. Season with salt and pepper and nutmeg. Gradually whisk in the semolina
to form a thick paste. Allow to stand for 5 minutes to thicken. Shape the dumplings and drop into soup along with the diced celery. Simmer for 20 minutes and serve. Chicken and Vegetable Pie 250g puff pastry 1 egg 2 cloves garlic 1 onion 60g butter 2tbsp plain our 284 ml milk 350g cooked chicken Selection of cooked veg Seasoning Preheat the oven to 200. Melt the butter in a saucepan and gently fry the chopped onion and crushed garlic. Add the chicken pieces and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add seasoning and our and stir until all our absorbed. Add the milk and stir until smooth and add any cooked vegetables and stir in. Remove from heat. Roll out the pastry and place in dish, add chicken mixture and cover with pastry lid and coat with egg. Cook in oven for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Chestnut Fool 225g unsweetened chestnut puree 150g low-fat plain yogurt 25g fructose 25g sugar-free chocolate chopped In a bowl, beat together the chestnut puree, fructose and yoghurt until smooth. Transfer to four small serving dishes and sprinkle with chocolate. Serve straight away or chill.
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How to Write Spanish Addresses Correos advises that addresses (direccin) in Spain should be formatted as follows: Top line: Full name of the recipient, or company name 2nd line: Type of street, name of street, building number, at number, entrance number. 3rd line: Post code and town name 4th line: Name of province Eg: Sra Ana Jimenez Mimbreras 4 03201 ELCHE (Alicante) If the address is for an apartment the rst line will look like this: C/Pescadoro, 22, 3, 1A izda C is an abbreviation for Calle (street) Calle Pescadoro (Pescadoro Street) 22 is the street number of the building 22 Calle Pescadoro (22 Pescadoro Street) 3 indicates that it is the third oor 1A indicates that it is apartment number 1A izda is for izquierda (left), dcha for derecha (right) and cto for centro (centre). This informs the location of the apartment in the building. Mail Redirection and Change of Address The Spanish postal system offers a mail forwarding service for a period of one, two or six months. Correos must be notied in person at least ve working days prior to the move. There is a fee for the service. Correos also offers a change-of-address service called Domiciliate which noties businesses and individuals of a customers move. An electronic postcard is sent to notify selected recipients. There is no charge for the service. Registration for the service is available online, however users must visit a post ofce or submit an electronic signature
(obtainable at a Correos ofce with valid ID) in order to conrm their identication. Mailing a Standard Letter or Parcel in Spain Regular mail (carta ordinaria) sent within Spain takes approximately three working days. Mail sent to European destinations takes two to four working days. Stamps (sellos) may be purchased at post ofces and tobacconists (estancos). Stamped mail can be posted at a post ofce or a yellow public post box. A variety of pre-paid envelopes and boxes are available from post ofces. For standard delivery, these may be placed in a local mail box for mailing. In order to send a pre-paid envelope or box via registered mail, it is necessary to mail the item from a post ofce after it has been afxed with the required documentation. Registered Mail If proof of delivery is required for a parcel or envelope, it should be mailed as a carta certicada. If the recipient is not home at the time of delivery, a note will be left notifying them they must collect the item at a specied Correos. It is also possible to track a registered envelope or package, for an additional fee, by requesting a tracking code (cdigo de envo). Domestic parcels There are two different methods of sending parcels in Spain: Urgent delivery (paquetera urgent/ postal exprs) This can be used for sending packages (up to 20kg) within Spain for guaranteed delivery in mainland Spain within 48 hours. Additional options are available including delivery to a post ofce rather than a residence, insurance, cash-on-delivery and receipt of delivery. Parcels sent using this method must be signed for by the recipient.
National Delivery (paquetera nacional/ paquete azul) This can be used for domestic parcels up to 20kg. Additional options include delivery conrmation, cash-on-delivery service and insurance. Mailing an International Standard Letter or Parcel Mail sent to an international destination should be marked clearly with the recipients address including country. The envelope or parcel should be marked with the words Prioritario/Priority. Parcels sent to an international destination from Spain can be sent using different methods of international delivery (paquetera internacional). A customs declaration (Form CP72) must be afxed to parcels sent outside of Spain (though some EU destinations are excluded). EMS Postal Exprs This service is available for parcels sent to Europe, the USA, Asia, Africa (some countries) and Oceania (some countries). Parcels may not exceed 30kg. Optional insurance is available. Delivery times vary from country to country. International Economy Delivery This is available for parcels up to 30kg (some recipient countries may have lower weight restrictions). Delivery times vary from country to country, though the average delivery time for parcels sent within Europe is 8 to 10 working days. Optional insurance is available as is a cash-on-delivery service (in participating countries) and a delivery conrmation receipt. For more information contact www. correos.es Tel: 902 197 197 Information supplied by Angloinfo
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St Nicholas Ecumenical Church Calle Sobrija 2248 Sector D20 Camposol By Rev Len Eaton MBE www.stnicholaschurchspain.com The Memorial Service at the Memorial Garden, Sector A, on 11th November was this year on a Sunday which clashed with our normal Remembrance Sunday Service in the Church. True to form an alternative Minister was found and undertook to conduct the Memorial Service. The traditional service for the Ex-Services, which normally takes place in the Church on Remembrance Sunday, took place with the Memorial Service because of difculty in getting to the Church via the broken bridge. It was not the best Remembrance Sunday we have ever had and I hope by next year the bridge will be xed and also that it will be a few years before Armistice Day falls on the same day as Remembrance Sunday again. Normal services will take place next November as usual, all being well. On a more cheerful note, on Sunday 25th November, Bill Coyle was ordained a Deacon for service in St Nicholas Ecumenical Church. The service was conducted by Rev
Len Eaton and Rev Bro Konrad, assisted by Rev Deacon Maureen Kent and Rev Eberhard Klute. It is the tradition at the Church to ordain our own Ministers and Deacons, following our understanding of the early Christian communities and the edicts of the Council of Nicaea (325 A.D.) over the three divisions of the Ministry: Bishop, Priest and Deacon. Since St Nicholas has no Bishop, the Minister in Charge has authority to Ordain people for service in this Church. The service was followed by light refreshments and a good experience was had by all. Christmas seems to start earlier than ever as each year passes, but Advent Sunday on 2nd December, is the very beginning of the Christian year. Advent means coming, so we think about Christ coming into the world at Christmas, coming into our lives every day, and coming to us at our death. Advent is a time of preparation, prayer and thought going right through to Christmas Eve and the glorious arrival of the baby Jesus, so I would wish you all a wonderful time with family and friends at Christmas and I look forward to welcoming you into the Church should you be available for any of the services listed below.
Services for December (Advent Sunday) Sunday 2nd Songs of Praise Sunday 9th Holy Communion Sunday 16th Carol Service Sunday 23rd Morning Prayer Monday 24th Midnight Mass Sunday 30th Family Service
10.30am 10.30am 6.30pm 10.30am 11.30pm 10.30am
All services take place at Calle Sobrija 2248, D20 Camposol, where a warm welcome awaits you. Services offered by the Church are Wedding Blessings, Holy Baptism, Conrmation and Funerals. We have a Pastoral Service throughout the year, people who listen, talk and are there to help anyone who is sick or in need. The Pastoral care is absolutely condential. For any of the Church Services offered, or other information, please call Rev Len Eaton on 968 138 952, Rev Deacon Maureen Kent on 636 099 679, or Rev Bro Konrad on 679 927 268.
Tucked away under the chapel at Bolnuevo lies the Torre de Piedra Restaurant. With a few tables set up outside, reservations are recommended in the warmer months if you like eating al fresco. However, the inside of the restaurant is modern and stylish, making it ideal for any occasion.
friendly. The starters on the set menu vary from Crema de Calabacin, a delicious and very creamy courgette soup, to seafood salad. Being Scottish, my husbands only complaint was that the soup was not warm enough, but as he is used to broth served at 100 deg to keep him warm, getting used to the cold / lukewarm Spanish soups has been tricky!
Main courses are simple and typically Spanish in that they are a meat and no veg platter, so chicken llets, sh or lamb with French fries and a little garnish are the norm. For the children the waitress offered us the chance to change for burgers, although the boys opted for lamb instead. The best part of the menu for those with a sweet tooth would be the desserts, and there was a selection of several homemade puddings on offer. With a drink and coffee included, the menu del dia offers a good value lunchtime meal. Torre de Piedra opens at 1pm for lunch and again in the evening at 7.30pm and can be found at Calle de la Luz, Bolnuevo. Tlf 968 150 729 Rating : (out of 5) Quality : Service : Value for Money : Location :
The menu del da is good value at 10-12, although the selection for each course can be a little limited. Portion sizes are adequate, and service is prompt and
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DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN OPEN STERLING ACCOUNTS WITH LLOYDS BANK INTERNATIONAL S.A.U. IN SPAIN?
offers easy access to your money. It lets you save and make transactions in Sterling, (it can also be used for U.S. Dollars and Swiss Francs), and it can help to protect you against exchange rate uctuations. This account is available to both residents and non-residents, and there are no management or administrative fees, plus if you have a Lloyds Banking Group* account in the UK you can make free transfers between accounts under the same name. You get a free chequebook and free access to their telephone and internet banking services. A monthly statement will be sent to you to help you keep and eye on your transactions.
that you will receive your capital plus a xed amount of interest at a specic date in the future. You can choose a term from 1, 2, 3, 6, 11 or 12 months, and also 100 or 200 days. These deposits are offering competitive rates in todays market.
Lloyds TSB Spain and Banco Halifax Hispania joined in 2010 to become Lloyds Bank International S.A.U. which is part of the Lloyds Banking Group, the largest retail bank in the United Kingdom with more than 300 years of banking experience and serving more than 30 million customers worldwide. Lloyds Bank International S.A.U. wants its strength to be your peace of mind. With 28 branches throughout Spain, including 7 on the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida with one in Puerto de Mazarrn, Lloyds Bank International S.A.U. understands the expat community and prides itself on its excellent customer service and comprehensive range of products. They offer a range of accounts in Euro, Sterling and US Dollar, however, in this article we will focus on the Sterling offering as this is something many of you might be interested in. MULTICURRENCY ACCOUNT As an expat in Spain, Lloyds Bank International S.A.U. Multicurrency account could be just what you need. Its simple to run and It gives you the freedom of having your funds easily available to take advantage when exchange rates are favourable, and should you need funds in a hurry it means you dont have to wait until you get them transferred from the UK. This account is available to all customers who have a Premier current account with Lloyds Bank International S.A.U. in Spain. FIXED TERM DEPOSITS** In addition, Lloyds Bank International S.A.U. also offers xed term deposits in Sterling (on top of their offering in Euros and US Dollars), whereby your money can work for you by earning a xed rate of interest over a xed term from 1 month up to 12 months. So you can relax in the knowledge
Fixed term deposits are available to both residents and non-residents, and for both personal and business customers. If you would like to know more about their Sterling offering go to the experts - go to Lloyds Bank International S.A.U. For more information on products, services and branches call Shirley Adams on (0034) 620 308 804 or send an email to shirley.adYou can ams@lloydsbankinternational.es also visit their excellent website at www. lloydsbankinternational.es *Lloyds TSB, Halifax, Bank of Scotland **The Deposit Holder should be aware of the possible risk arising from uctuations in foreign exchange rates between the acquisition date and the subsequent sale or maturity date of the Deposit Lloyds Bank International, S.A.U., with registered ofces at Serrano 90, 5 planta, 28006, Madrid, Spain, Trade Registry of Madrid, T. 6799, Book 0, Folio. 108, Sec. 8, Page M-110714, 1st Entry, N.I.F. (Tax Identication Number) A-80481765.
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Hi its Shannon here again and Im going to tell you about my art class on Friday. I spend a lot of time drawing so Mum suggested that I went to an art class as a sort of break from school and to give me more experience. The class is on Friday mornings from 10am to about 12.30pm. I was very nervous at rst, but then I discovered that there were only ve of us, including me. Everyone was much older than me and much better painters. I started my lesson by looking at all sorts of different books on painting and drawing and I chose one about drawing and painting angels in water colour. As I couldnt paint very well, I just drew and shaded in an angel. I had bought a new sketchpad on the way to the art class so I had plenty of paper to practise with! The others in the
class were drawing owers and landscapes, but I wasnt very good at those, so I stuck to people and animals. Every so often we would grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. I am not really a tea kind of person, so I had the biscuits! We spent a lot of time talking
about what we liked to draw best. It was interesting to hear everyones point of view and to swap ideas. I got tips and a lot of help from everyone so I could improve my work. Lesley, the leader of the group, was drawing a complicated landscape that wasnt nished at the end of the lesson. I hope I see it next week. I took the Angels in Watercolour book home with me so I can practise during the week. It was a great experience and I am looking forward to going next week. I hope my friend can come with me next time as I am certain she would really love it. Have a wonderful Christmas everyone.
Hi there, its me Connor here with more news of what we all get up to each month. This time I am going to tell about Mums friend Ruth coming over. Ruth and Mum have been friends for thirty years and when we moved to Spain Ruth said she would have to come over to visit us. She comes every year now, but this is the rst time she has been here in October. The weather was not as good as it usually is when Ruth is with us, so we couldnt do as much. When Ruth arrived at the airport, she said that she had brought Shortbread biscuits and sweets with her - they didnt last very long! During the daytimes when we had school work to do, Ruth sat outside and read a book and tried to get a tan from the sun. On the occasions it rained she had to sit in the house. Ruth said she didnt mind not going anywhere as she
had come for a rest. We went down to our local casa for a drink and a game of darts. Ruth had never played darts before so she was not very good. That was good for me because it meant that she came last and not me! We took her bowling
as well. She had not been bowling since the last time she was here, so again, she came last. All good stuff for me I say! Mum took her to Puerto de Mazarrn for a day and they had lunch out together, but not before we had been set school work to do for the day! We wanted to go up to El Faro to look at the awesome views up there, but it was closed for the Winter. When it was time for Ruth to go back to a snowy, rainy, wet and cold Scotland she had a case full of gifts for everyone back home. It is always good when Ruth comes, but I think she should come in the better weather next time as she loves to swim in the pool and we didnt do any of that! Have a Good Christmas.
Hi, Nathan here and this month I am going to tell you about my day out with Bri and Mo. As you may remember, every Friday one if one of us has a day off school and spends it with Bri and Mo and this last Friday was my turn. Shannon had her art class in the Cultural Centre on Camposol, so it was handy for Dad to take me to Brians instead of their coming here to collect me. When we arrived at Brians, Brian and Dad had a good long chat about men things while I went in search of Maureen. The plan for the day was to go to El Pareton to search for pig food for Simon our pig and fruit and vegetables for Brian and Maureen. We were going out for lunch at Scotties as well. Bacon butties all round, always good for eating! A dog that belonged to some other folk from Scotland came and sat under our table, but when it didnt get any food to eat, it left and joined its owners again!
After lunch we went back to Brians house and he showed me a very funny lm on the computer and a lm on the television of Brian and a friend ying in a small plane. It was very interesting. We went to wash the car in the car wash as well. That is the good thing about Brian, he
always keeps us busy doing the little jobs about the place. I like the chats we have with each other and with Maureen. It is always great fun going there. When Brian took me back home, Dad showed him our solar panels and asked Brian if he could have a look at his Mercedes manual as ours is all in German and Dad needed to see how something worked. All problems solved and a cup of coffee drunk and Brian and Maureen returned home until next time one of us goes there for the day. I love those days. Well, that is my tale for this month. I hope you all have a great Christmas.
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Please note that the ofces of the Costa Clida Chronicle and Camposol Heating & Maintenance will be closed for holidays from 21st December and will re-open on 2nd January. Emergency calls for CHM please call 646 965 082.
Please note that the ofces of Holmes & Pegg will be closed for Christmas holidays from 21st December and will re open on 7th January. Terry & Jane would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and New Year. For properties for sale on Camposol and surrounding area tel 968 199 290
Aqua Pura are pleased to announce they are now trading as KJ Window Cleaning Services and want to re-assure their customers old and new that this will not affect their high standard of customer service and reliability. Please call 688 697 629 for a quote
Legs & Co has just received a pallet of warm clothing with thousands of winter warmers. Visit either their shop at the Piramide Centre in Puerto de Mazarrn, or the shop at Rio Nalon in Los Alcazares for the latest arrivals of cardis, jumpers and tights. Tel 660 792 513
Dont miss out on these bargain Christmas cards! A Time 4 A Change, El Algar has a wide range of individual cards at only 1.50 each and boxes of cards only 2.50. Also available are diaries, calendars and Christmas wrapping paper. For more details call 968 136 501.
Visit The Arches Caf Bar at the Oasis in Los Alcazares for the best entertainment around. Call in for a drink and snack or a full meal in their Bar/Restaurant. See the Whats On pages in this months Costa Clida Chronicle for full details. Tel 653 081 341
Due to an increase in sales over the last few months, Old Farmhouses specialising in rural properties, need more reasonably priced properties in all areas, especially within hour of the coast. Tel Fuente Alamo 968 159 264 / 646 358 222
Fancy a change from the traditional Christmas dinner? The Quality Indian Restaurant on Camposol B will be open on Christmas Day offering a special menu for only 15 per head including 1 drink. Their New Years Eve special menu includes all drinks until 11pm for a xed price of only 35. Booking essential. Tel 968 199 198
If you are organising an ofce party or perhaps just looking for somewhere to celebrate with a group of friends, then both Leonardos and Mamma Mias Restaurant are taking bookings for private Christmas and New Year Parties. Call 628 682 303.
Tels Bar New Management But Old Faces! Leanne who has served behind the bar at Tels for more than 8 years is pleased to announce that she and her partner Steve are the new managers for Tels Bar. Regulars will be pleased to know that they will still be welcomed by the friendly staff that Tels Bar is known for as well as Leanne and Steve, there is barman John, Ella and Cathy who create tasty daytime meals and snacks and helping out generally is Leannes Mum Fran. Come and enjoy the Karaoke, Quizzes, Bingo, Happy Hour, Saturday Mystery Games and of course our popular Sunday Lunch. Tel: 634 143 088
Order your Christmas turkey, pork and beef from Anros Food in La Union and get a free bottle of wine with purchases over 25. This English Butchers is open to the public and will deliver free to local areas. They also have a good range of sh, including cod llets at 5.75 a kilo and haddock llets at 4.25 a kilo. Tel 968 541 422
Best of Spanish spent an interesting morning with the researchers of A Place in the Sun Home or Away last month. The clients came from our home town of Southampton and had to decide between Devon or Costa Clida. It rained three days, non-stop while they were lming in Devon! We visited four local properties, with the property at Campillo de Adentro being picked for lming and will be aired before the end of the year. Tel: 635 434 651
Due to recent rumours and reports regarding changes to new UK TV Satellites, CTV Aerial and Satellite Systems conrm that all up-to- date information can be found at www.robssatellitetv. webs.com by clicking on the astra 2 link. Alternatively, call CTV Aerial and Satellite Systems on 600 218 046
The Yorkshire Linen store based at Puerto de Mazarrn has now been extended into the unit next door creating a bigger, better and brighter shopping environment. There is now even more choice of products with new ranges such as dried owers and vases, ornaments, pictures and lampshades. You will also nd the best selection of duvets, pillows, bedding, curtains and towels in the area with the emphasis rmly on value. Tel 968 595 946
Win a gift box valued at 35! Throughout December there is a fun competition at Le Gourmet, the Wine Cellar in Puerto de Mazarrn. All you have to do is pay 50 cents and guess the quantity of French nougat in the box. This is fun and you could win an excellent prize. It is worth a visit to Le Gourmet, for some wonderful Christmas gift ideas with a difference. Tel 968 154 315
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The rst meeting of the winter season took place on Thursday Nov 8th. Thirty two members met at the Deitano Semilleros in Totana, where we were taken on a tour of the premises. The main business is industrial scale propagation of vegetables and herbs which are sold to agriculturalists to be grown on in elds and greenhouses. Seeds are grown literally by the million, and we were amazed to be told that every tomato seedling consists of a hybrid variety manually grafted onto a vigorous root stock, and that an experienced operator can graft up to four thousand plants per day. There is also a retail shop with a large variety of garden plants which we were able to buy.
The second part of the visit was to the nearby Coato which is a growers co-operative of some three thousand members from the Murcia region and other provinces which border Murcia. Here they process almonds, peppers, olives, honey and vegetables. Our guide showed us the almond plant, with all the stages from shelling to nal products, including nely ground almonds, and chopped almonds of various grades for use in cakes, ice cream and turron, as well as the product of the ground up shells which is used in animal feed. Next was the peppers department where we saw the processes involved in milling the locally grown peppers to produce pimentn or paprika. After an excellent lunch in the on-site restaurant we visited the factory shop and were also presented with complimentary packs of honey, oil, vinegar and paprika. Altogether a fascinating insight into local industry. The next meeting o n Saturday Dec 1st is a visit to an olive pressing p l a n t near El Pareton, followed by the bedding plant nursery at La Majada and lunch at Bar Puente, also at La Majada.
For further information and a warm welcome email darwiniangardeners@gmail.com or phone 669 338 885 or see our web page at www.bolnuevo.com/social/ darwiniangardeners
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Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my clients, past and future for making the Phoenix Hypnotherapy clinics the LEADING permanently based clinics on the Costas Blanca, Clida and Almeria and to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year for 2013. Recent research shows that while 52% of participants in a resolution study were condent of success with their goals, only 12% actually achieved their goals. Most peoples New Year Resolutions are to lose weight, kick the habit of smoking or change their lives for the better, either through nances, or by becoming more positive. Maybe they would like to rid themselves of a phobia or take control of negative thoughts and feelings. That is where Phoenix Hypnotherapy can help. Mark can help you stop smoking easily in only one 30 minute session by using a technique called the Rob Kelly Method. He has been using the same method since 2003 - it has a success rate of 92.5%*. It has such a high success rate simply because Mark does not take every prospective client on; they may not be truly ready, so every single client has a completely FREE 30
minute consultation immediately prior to the hypnotherapy session. This is to assess your suitability. Until the end of January, Mark will give you an incentive to stop smoking by offering you the chance to become a non-smoker using this method for only 100 (usually 140) and together he can help you become a nonsmoker. Maybe you would like to lose weight and then control it once you have reached your target. The HypnoBand has featured on many programmes, such as Channel 4s Embarrassing Bodies. It has also featured in countless news articles worldwide. Phoenix Hypnotherapy pioneered The Hypnoband programme in Spain in 2009, and most readers are intelligent enough to realize that this type of treatment, the leading Virtual Gastric Band, is not just a simple one-off session, but a Programme of 4 carefully designed sessions spread out over a period of time and again until the end of January, Mark will offer this unique treatment for 275 for the whole treatment. Please do not be confused with any other
treatment. Mark is the only registered HypnoBand practitioner on the Costa Blanca, Clida and Almeria Maybe you only need to lose a small amount of weight and just want that extra boost, well Phoenix Hypnotherapy still continues to offer a oneoff Weight Control Session at a special price of 75 (normally 85). Gift Certicates are available. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer from Depression, Phobias, Anxiety, Sexual Problems, Panic Attacks or any other negative obstacles in your mind, why not book a free consultation to discuss your problems in a condential and safe environment? Mark only works from registered clinics and for your piece of mind he is registered in Spain with a Spanish Governing Body. Phoenix Hypnotherapy can even help with your blood pressure problems using the new HypnoTension programme. Make that resolution to yourself today - to change for the better. Pick up the phone and call Mark on 654 202 996 or visit www. HypnoSpain.com * See website for details
Key Message from Social Services and Charities during Conexiones Event How do social services work in the Valencia region? What help is really out there for British nationals? These are two of the questions that Spanish social workers and English speaking associations tried to answer in the ConeXiones Social event that was held in Alicante.
During the event, the social services teams spoke about the services on offer, including home help, meals on wheels and panic alarms for vulnerable people who live on their own. They stressed how important it is that people keep their documentation up to date. Having a padrn, residencia passport and proof of income is essential for accessing almost all social services support. They also explained the importance of planning ahead, as there is often a waiting list before people can access social services
support. They said that having the funds to be able to cover that gap privately can be essential. The English speaking welfare associations who attended also had the opportunity to nd out about these services and how to access them as well as explaining to the social services what they can do. The English speaking associations illustrated how much help they can offer, ranging from hospital visits to equipment loan and nursing care. The British Consul, Paul Rodwell, attended the event and opened by explaining briey what the Consulates role is in supporting British nationals and highlighting the importance of knowing what help is out there from local town halls and charities. After the event he said I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all the social services departments and English speaking associations who attended and took the time to present their services. As always, I was impressed by how much support is available, but realise that this may not always be enough. As such, I urge British nationals to think about any possible care needs they may have in the future and make plans. Its also really important for people to make sure they are properly registered with the Spanish authorities and are familiar with the services their town hall can offer. Charities who attended the event were ACASA, RBL, Age Concern, MABS, HELP Marina Alta, HELP Vega Baja, HELP Benidorm, RAFA Costa Blanca, RAFA Costa Blanca North, Help at Home Costa Blanca and Samaritans in Spain.
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to provide for the familys b a s i c needs, f i x e d c o s t s , childrens education and to k e e p f u t u r e plans on t r a c k . The main insurance cover is the payment for the sum insured in the case of death, but many additional covers such as disability or serious illness may be added for a little more.
Liberty Life eases the worry about funeral expenses too, as they will advance some of the money up front towards the initial burial costs! Depending on your family situation as well as other factors, the experienced staff at Liberty Seguros will determine which cover suits you best. They can give you expert advice in your own language and are happy to answer any questions you may have. There is no better company to put your trust in when it comes to important matters such as Life Insurance. Liberty Mutual Group is one of the largest insurance and nancial groups in the world! They have been insuring the present and future of millions of people across 5 continents for nearly a century! Call 902 255 258 or go to www. libertyexpatriates.es and ask to be called back in your own language, or nd out where your nearest broker or Liberty Seguros ofce is located.
Old Dogs There is a biologic clock that measures the life of different species. This clock goes faster as dogs are concerned, so we can estimate that the average life is 12-14 years in small sized dogs and 10-11 in big and giant sized dogs. Of course, there are many aspects that determine the time of life for an animal including the genetic code, the kind of food and care given by the owners and of course the lifestyle, etc. It is true that everyday, we nd animals with diseases typical during old age that may be in terminal states or completely unbalanced, that could have been detected before (cataracts, diabetes, arthritis, heart, hepatic or renal disorders). There are some metabolic and physiopathologic effects associated to ageing: Decrease of the metabolic rate with less activity and a decrease of 30% or 40% of
the caloric needs. Immunodeciency, in spite of the normal number of lymphocytes. Presentation of self-immune diseases. Increase of the muscular, bone and joint mass with the development of arthritis. Hyper-pigmentation, increase and lost of elasticity of the skin. Tartar, periodontitis, gum or hyperplasy atrophy or lost of teeth. Atrophy and brosis of the gastric mucus. Development of hepatic brosis. Decrease of the secretion of pancreatic enzymes. Decrease of the respiratory capacity. Atrophy of the renal area. Development of urinary incontinency. In males, increase of the prostate, testicular atrophy and pendulous foreskin. In females, increase of the ovaries, bro cysts, and mammary tumours. Decrease of the cardiac effort and development of valve brosis. Accumulation of fat and hypoplasia of bone marrow and development of nonregenerative anaemia. Decrease of the number of cells of the nerves system and lost of training.
erinary medicine that is required. This is why we recommend all the small sized dogs older than 8, and big sized ones older than 6 have geriatric checkups at least once a year. These checkups will include an exhaustive analysis about diet, life habits, previous diseases, etc, a complete physical exploration of the skin, eyes, ears, mouth, muscles, and bones, neurological examinations, auscultation, electrocardiogram, analysis of the cells of the blood and biochemistry, analysis of urine and thorax x-rays. These tests could be extended to hormones tests, heart and abdomen ecographies, serologies and biopsies of any tissue depending on the history of the dog. All these tests could help us to make an early diagnosis of some of the diseases that caught in time and properly treated, can give a good quality of life to our pet.
As we can see, all the organic systems get affected with the passing of time and the only thing we can do against this is to adopt measures based on nutrition, hygiene, medicines or surgical treatments that help the animal to have a good quality of life. It is a fundamental aspect that is often forgotten and it is often preventative vet-
Lets imagine a 9-year-old Alsatian is brought into the consulting room because it can hardly walk, drinks a lot and has loss of urine. After doing some tests, we could see that it had very serious arthritis in the hips and the last lumbar vertebras. The dog is obese, has a hyper-adronocorticism and a handball-ballsized prostate tumour. It will be expensive for the owner to treat the animal, and the prediction and the hope of a good quality of life for the animal is dark. Possibly, if it had had a geriatric check up some time before, the vet would have recommended a diet and some medicines to control the hormonal diseases and arthritis, and if the tumour had been detected, it could have been operated on. Cases like this are common and it is just one of so many that makes us think carefully about the need to have geriatric checkups more often. Article written and supplied by Paco, Clinica Veterinaria, Puerto de Mazarrn.
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SPANGLES GO FOR GOLD After winning gold in the annual chorus contest of the Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers (SABS) in San Pedro del Pinatar in 2011, Spangles Ladies Harmony Chorus are exing their vocal cords once more, in readiness for the 2013 contest in Benalmdena, Mlaga. As part of their preparation, they received coaching from Stuart Sides, who has a lifetime of barbershop/a cappella singing, having grown up in a very talented family of barbershop singers.
trophy back to Los Alczares again next year, so we are all working really hard to hone the techniques that Stuart has taught us. In addition to their contest work, Spangles is also preparing for a busy Christmas season, with the following planned concerts: 6 December 21:00 Diamantes Restaurant, El Mojon (call 965 352 947 to book dinner) 13 December 19.30 Pilar Church, Pilar de la Horadada 14 December 13.00 Iceland Overseas, San Javier 15 December 11.30 Centro Comercial Dos Mares Songs around the Christmas tree 15 December 16.00 Paddy Singhs, Los Urrutias Spangles will be appearing in two shows; Friday 11th January Noche A Capella, at 21.00 in the Town Hall Theatre, Avenida 13 Octubre, Los Alczares. Tickets are 6 each and are available by calling 968 432 525 or 868 186 020.
Sunday, 13th January Bella A Capella, at 11.30 at the Auditorio de Castalla in Castalla. Please call 677 647 518for ticket information Both shows will feature Spangles, Torrevieja Harmonisers and two very talented SABS medal-winning quartets: Hanfris from Barcelona and FourMidables from Torrevieja. The concerts are being held to raise funds to enable both quartets to represent Spain at the prestigious European Contest in Holland in April 2013. Following on from their gold medal success, Spangles has released a CD called Pure Gold, which includes their two winning contest songs and many audience favourites. Pure Gold is on sale at just 5 and makes an ideal Christmas present. Call 968 432 525 or 968 334 527 to order your copy. Spangles welcomes new members, so if youre looking to make new friends and enjoy singing, why not visit Spangles when they rehearse at Las Claras? They meet every Thursday from 10am to 1pm. 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: Mike Phillips and Vincent de Vries
We are very fortunate to have Stuarts advice and expertise commented Gail Grainger, Spangles Musical Director. He has listened to our two contest songs and helped us with the interpretation and vocal quality. We were delighted to be the rst barbershop champions of Spain, Portugal and the Canaries in 2011 and we want to bring the
Quiz with a Difference The famous Quiz with a Difference was held on 7th November at the Olympia Restaurant, Mil Palmeras. 479 was raised for HELP MMM and the evening was enjoyed by about 100 participants. The contest was keenly fought with some teams demanding a recount, not the least of which was my team because we wanted to win the Booby prize, but we only came second to last! Suzie & Clive, won the Booby prize, a very comely cake. The questions were very hard and many went home with a headache. A 2nd Night at The Proms On 13th October at the Lo Monte Hotel, Pilar de la Horadada, HELP MMM arranged an entertaining evening with a large screen showing the Last Night of The Proms, accompanied by lively dancing from The Crazy Ladies, who certainly did razzle
dazzle us. Jim Devlin also entertained us with his guitar music and singing. We all sang rousing songs, starting off with Youll Never Walk Alone (Man U supporters had to put their ear plugs in) and nishing up with God Save the Queen, accompanied by much ag waving. We had a good laugh at the soprano on the screen screeching like a banshee and made comments such as Dont mention the war! when the German conductor came on. HELP MMM raised over 500 from the evening.
For the rst time, Irish singer, Paul Allen, from Dublin provided the vocals to the songs that got people dancing, especially hits by Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. With his rich, powerful and melodic voice, Paul was loudly applauded for his performance and added greatly to the usual high standard of these Swingtet evenings. There is something about live music that just gets dancers In The Mood. Seasons Swan Song by The Swingtet It was the last performance of the season at the Los Narejos Hotel by Gill Monks and his Big Band Swingtet. The rafe raised 171 for HELP MMM. Photo by Eddie Sammons
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At Zooko, we believe you should be able to nd everything you need for your pet in one great place. The qualied staff at Zooko are passionate about helping you keep your pet in the best of health. Open 6 days a week, Zooko offers a complete range of services including grooming, pet shop, home visits, a rural shop and veterinary services from general consultations, vaccinations and microchipping, to full surgery and pathology. Zooko is here to help and ensure your pet is as healthy as possible, in a friendly and professional manner. Their highly qualied team, with years of experience in veterinary medicine and animal feed sector ensures your pet is in safe and experienced hands. Zooko is situated in a very convenient and central location in Torre Pacheco, with easy parking right outside the door. In the Zooko Pet Shop you can nd birds,
reptiles, sh, dogs, cats and rodents, accessories & food. They cater for all types of domestic pets, including also rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas and many types of birds, sh and reptiles. Home delivery is available for large products.
grooming is carried out with patience and understanding. Our services include full clips or trims, washing & drying, ea treatment, coat conditioning and deodorising, nail clipping. Our policy is to provide the best care for your dog and provide an enjoyable grooming session which will not cause stress to your pet. Veterinary Services This includes basic health checks, vaccinations & blood tests, parasite control, special care programmes for older pets, microchips, pet passports and all travel documents, dental care, nutritional advice, diagnosis and treatment for medical problems for all ages, home visits when required, neutering surgery and small animal surgeries. Call us for an appointment on 968 577 072/672 304 669 Monday to Friday 9am-2pm & 4.30pm8.30pm Saturday 9am-2pm We look forward to seeing you and your pet!
Grooming The salon is spacious and well equipped with modern facilities. Whilst in our care, your pet will receive personal attention and the
Photos copyright: www.ifepaweb.es December 6th 9th XXVIII HALL OF AUTOMOTIVE and Related Industries 2012 The Trade Fairs and Exhibitions in Torre Pacheco, I F E P A , becomes the largest mall of new and used cars in the Region of Murcia. Those interested in purchasing a vehicle have the opportunity to choose between the models
offered for sale in the Hall of Automotive and Allied Industries. This show has long been a point of reference for all fans of the automotive world to see rst hand the latest developments in the sector and its ancillary industry. It gives dealers and the general public a unique opportunity to purchase a vehicle. The lounge offers those who visit an extraordinary opportunity to renew or purchase a car with the best value and the highest quality. This is a unique opportunity to discover the most comprehensive range of new or used vehicles. The main dealers display their best models of new and used cars of all makes and ranges.
In the Hall are also employees vehicles with zero kilometers, and other types of vehicles such as ATVs without a license. Besides cars, the Automotive Hall and Allied Industries pays great importance to the auxiliary industry through stands devoted to machinery and tools for workshops, cars, spare parts, among others. Being able to choose from a wide variety of vehicles etc under one roof generates satisfaction among buyers and sellers. The Automotive Hall held in IFEPA has become the events most important automotive sector in the Region of Murcia, mainly due to the quality of cars and accessories, ensuring that dealers can offer great deals on vehicles sold at the fair.
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11th November at 11am Over 100 people upheld the two minute silence at the beautiful cultural centre in Hondon de
las Nieves on Sunday 11th November at 11am. The standard bearers Steve Sufeld, John Hodson and Neil Parvitt, lowered the ags, and the two minute silence was deafening, as everyone remembered the fallen service personnel of two World Wars and all the other battles our troops have precipitated in. So many of our young men and woman have died and many have also been left with profound injuries. Revd Canon Terence Sampson led us through the poignant service of remembrance. The Mayor of Nieves Victoriano Sanchez Botella and his Foreign Resident Councillor Alexis Rubira Rilo were part of the ofcial Spanish party and everyone appreciated their partici-
pation, especially when the Mayor joined the Chairman Dave Stewart and President Peter Broadbent of the Hondn Valley branch, in laying the wreaths of poppies. The lunch at Monte Alto afterwards was well attended and everyone thanked Wendy and Tony Dengate for their hard work in organising the day.
5th MABS Race for Life Success MABS Cancer Support Group held its 5th Annual Race For Life in Los Alczares on 11th November, but a cloudy start to the day, with the temptation of a Sunday lie-in under the duvet, didnt deter the participants, who had travelled from far and wide to take part. A minutes silence was observed at 11am to honour Remembrance Sunday and all y
those who have died for their country, before almost 200 people went on their way to walk, run or stroll along the picturesque 3km promenade route. People arrived from all around the Murcia and Valencia regions, with some making it a family outing and bringing the dog along too. Many arrived in pink attire or fancy dress and several teams took part, including Running Wild from La Zenia, Lynn Prestons Zumba from Los Alczares, DFS Furniture from San Javier and Spangles Ladies Harmony Chorus from Los Alczares First man over the nish line was Cesr Palazn; rst lady was Christine Birkett; rst
teenager a n d overall winner was 14 year old L i a m Holmes; rst boy was Craig Holmes (Liams brother); rst fancy dress runner was Tom Wiswould (a MABS volunteer) and rst girl was Blossom Storey. There was a tie for the rst doggie over the line between Jake and Bonny. Overseas FM and various stallholders helped to give the race nish area a festive feel and many stayed on to enjoy a social drink and a chat. This is a key, annual fundraising event for MABS Murcia said MABS Director, Lyn Baines and were so grateful to all who have turned out to support us today, despite the inclement weather. Everyone has made such an effort to arrive on a Sunday morning, create a great atmosphere and collect sponsorship money for us. Thanks must also go to all the MABS volunteers who have been here since the crack of dawn to organise such a great event and to the Policia Local, the ambulance service and the Ayuntamiento of Los Alczares. Sponsorship money will be coming in over the next 2-3 months, but MABS is expecting to achieve its fundraising target of 4,000 from the day. They would also like to thank the sponsors of the event: Iceland Overseas, DFS Furniture and Time Out Sports Bar in San Javier. MABS Murcia is a registered charity (No 7261) offering help and support to local people of all nationalities who have been diagnosed with, or are being treated for cancer. If you or someone you know would like some condential help or support call our HELPLINE 693 275 779 or visit their website: www.mabsmurcia.com Photographer: Sue Thomason
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Christmas Comes Early For Hah, Mar Menor On Friday, October 26th, the 2nd HAH Nearly New Fashion Show was held at La Vereda Restaurant, Sucina. Some beautiful clothes, which had all been donated, were modelled by the ever popular ZIGI and her girls. All the clothes were then auctioned, and were there some bargains to be had!
so much time knitting, sewing and making the gifts, jams, cakes, table decorations etc. They have then come along today and collectively raised a staggering 1172 for HAH. Apart from this, they also help out where needed with our clients. Every one of them deserves a medal! Judith Heath (HAH volunteer) added, We have thoroughly enjoyed making and selling our products, as we know that all the money raised helps so many people who are struggling with ill health. We have a brilliant team, and are all extremely proud to be part of HAH Fayre, Fun and Furniture These were the ingredients that made up the 2nd HAH Christmas Fayre which was held at DFS Furniture, San Javier on Friday November 2nd.
The HAH volunteers also held their 1st Christmas Fayre, with nearly all the crafts, gifts, cards, cakes and jams made by the volunteers, along with the giant Tombola, where everyone who bought a ticket won a gift. Lesley Eburne, HAH founder said, The work the team has put into this event is unbelievable, not only collecting, washing and ironing the clothes, but they have also spent
The HAH volunteers turned out in force with their home made crafts, cakes, jams, mulled wine and Christmas cards, along with Spectrum Radio, BMW and Lawrence from Murcia Today, Jill with her beautiful hand-made glass mosaics, Danny from Time 4 a Change, and Brenda with her range of Christmas bling jewellery. In total, the fantastic sum of 825 was raised.
Paul Airey, Sales Director, DFS Furniture said What a great day! The sun shone, the atmosphere was great, and we were so impressed with the amount of work that these volunteers do, not only with their fundraising, but also with the amount of people that they help. As a HAH sponsor, we were delighted to be able to help on the day, and hope to make this an annual event. For further information visit our website www.helpathome.es. Maybe you would like to volunteer a little time to help others. A couple of hours to suit you could make such a difference to someone who is struggling. Contact Lesley helpathomespain@gmail. com or tel: 968 134 978
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November has been another busy month for the Beacon of Light C e n t r e . Despite the fact that the bridge at Camposol being closed has stopped many of our loyal supporters being able to drive easily to our Wednesday evening meetings, our meetings have remained well supported. Everybody has rallied around picking up others from Sectors C and D section on the B side of the bridge, or they have battled along the other way out. Despite all this and some awful weather, our loyal supporters have been there. We would like thank them as always.
On the 7th we had a wonderful evening with Marilyn Webb. We were thrilled to welcome back Barbara Almond who thrilled everybody with her amazing evidence of survival in an evening of clairvoyance on Tuesday November 13th at Condado de Alhama. There was much laughter, but also many tears as loved ones and even many pets with descriptions and names were given. Unfortunately the evening had to end, but it was an evening that people will remember for a long time. We would like to extend our thanks again to Rachel and Paul for allowing us to use the Function Room and to Jill for the marvellous help with organising this event. On Wednesday 14th Barbara took our weekly meeting with again wonderful evidence. On Thursday the 15th many of us were able to once again attend her development workshop. This was a day nobody wanted to end and we will look forward to continuing on her return visit in April. The month continued with two wonderful evenings with a return of our
local mediums Anna- Marie and Joy Sloman supported by her husband John. The Beacon of Light will have another Christmas Carol service at 7pm on Wednesday 19th December and we would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone to join us for this and a glass of mulled wine and mince pie. Our meetings are every Wednesday from 7pm with weekly guest mediums. There is healing available at the end of the meeting which usually nishes at approximately 8.30pm. As always the evenings ends with a friendly chat and cup of tea and biscuits. All our meetings are funded by donations given during the evening. For further information please phone 620 877 326 Email beacon.of.light.murcia@gmail.com http://beaconoflightmurcia.webs.com or join us on facebook Beacon of Light Murcia
Mint is probably one of the most familiar herbs that is used in cooking and medicines throughout the world. There are many different species of mint and it grows prolically
throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and North America. Mint is a very aromatic herb, the leaves of which can come in various colours from dark green and purple to pale yellow. The leaves tend to have a slightly furred feel to them. Mint likes moist, shaded soil although the plants can grow in full sun. It can become very invasive to other plants and it is advisable to grow it in a pot, or in a bottomless container, sunk in the ground. The owers of the Mint plant are white to purple which usually develop four seeds contained in a dry capsule. The most common and popular Mint is peppermint or spearmint, both of which have numerous uses and are good for repelling pest insects such as wasps, ants and cockroaches, but the Mint plant is susceptible to whitey
and aphids. It is the leaves of the Mint that have the aroma and avour and harvesting of Mint leaves can be done at any time. They should be used immediately, or stored in an airtight container for up to a couple of days in a refrigerator, or frozen in ice cube trays. The leaf, fresh or dried, is the culinary source of Mint and fresh Mint is usually preferred over dried Mint as the leaves have a warm, fresh, aromatic, sweet avour with a cool aftertaste. Mint leaves can be used in teas, beverages, jellies, syrups, candies, and ice creams. Mint tea is very popular and can be used as a diuretic. One of the most popular uses in British cuisine is Mint sauce or jelly as an accompaniment to roast lamb. Mint is used a lot in Middle Eastern cuisine and is used extensively throughout the world in mouth washes, toothpaste, shampoo and chewing gum as well as numerous varieties of sweets. It is also used in cigarettes as it blocks the bitter taste of the tobacco whilst soothing the throat.
Mint was used as a room deodoriser many centuries ago with layers of Mint being put on the oors, but more recently it has been used by the medical profession to treat stomach and chest pains. It is also used to avour various medicines and menthol, developed from Mint essential oil, is an ingredient of many cosmetics and perfumes. The essential oils are also used in aromatherapy, giving a calming and cooling affect.
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The Great Escape Two years ago, Rojales resident, Dave Walsh, looked out of his window to see two pigs on the loose. The only people he could think of to call were Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, who managed to catch one of them and named her Penelope and successfully rehomed her. Imagine Daves surprise when two years later he looked out of his window overlooking the Three Crosses in Rojales and saw a lone pony at the top of the hill. Once again he turned to Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre for help.
arrival, Dave was anxiously waiting at the bottom of the hill and informed them that now there were two. Sue and Miranda climbed to the top of the hill, managed to catch the rst pony. The second more miniature pony, upon seeing the capture of his friend, came out from under the bush where he was hiding and climbed over a small wall, desperate to stay with his friend. Luckily Miranda was wearing a scarf which she utilised as a horse halter. It was established that there was nobody responsible for the two ponies and the local police were consulted and gave full permission for the ponies to be taken to the centre as neither of them was micro-chipped. Both were extremely malnourished. The smaller of the two, since named Cruz, had been blinded in one eye with a sharp implement. He had a head collar made of bail twine that had cut deep grooves into his face. Due to his malnutrition, he is slightly deformed and was so full of worms that he was struggling to breathe as they were pressing on his small lungs. The larger pony has been named Rocky, due to Sylvester Stallones performance in the Rocky lms running up the steps, similar to the step in Rojales where he led his little friend to freedom. We must assume that they had escaped from a terrible place.
They are now receiving all the medical care, attention and love that they need to aid their recovery. You are all welcome to come and visit them on one of our Open Days which are every Sunday 1-4pm. Sunday roasts are now available with many other tasty homemade treats including vegetarian options and of course the very popular Horse Tour where you can meet all our rescues and hear their stories.
Co-Founder Sue Weeding and volunteer Miranda immediately responded, taking with them one horse halter, ready to secure the pony and assess the situation. Upon their
More details of the work of the centre can be found at www.easyhorsecare.net To contact the centre, call Sue on 652 021 980 Email info@easyhorsecare.net
November was a busy month for us. Not only the inevitable birthdays when you come from a large family, but also our added 25th wedding anniversary. When Carol and I got married it was a grey wet day in Scotland and we celebrated our 25th on a grey wet day in Spain. Wonderful! Both days were good though for their own reasons. When you commit to someone or something,
at the time you are sure nothing will deect you from that commitment. We are human unfortunately and we do change and life can sometimes knock us about a bit. Peter told Jesus he was willing to die with Him if he was threatened, but within hours denied three times that he knew Him. How many of us have failed when our commitment was tested? Perhaps we forgot what
we committed to? Perhaps remembering is not our strong point. ..seamless link to. We also had Remembrance Day during November, remembering the men and women whose commitment often puts their lives in danger. This is good to remember because giving up your life for someone else really is the ultimate sacrice. Paul struggled with this when he wrote to the Christians in Rome. He said Now, no one is likely to die for a good person, though someone might be willing to die for a person who is especially good, but God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were yet sinners. Romans 5v7,8. Gods commitment to us began, not with Jesus being born as a baby, but way back before we were even created, because He knew we would need to be saved and that to do this Jesus would have to die. Now that is commitment and worth remembering! Remember! Carol Service at Derek and Lyndas, Cehegin, Sunday December 16th, 4pm. Mince pies to follow. For directions or queries contact Open Door. If you would like to be informed of our events and added to our mailing list please let us know opendoorgettogether@gmail.com Find us in Los Almagros, Fuente Alamo, 30320, Murcia. GPS:3745 57.77 North. 1 15 56.95 West Phone Ken 646 705 403 or Carol 655 141 721
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1919: Nancy Astor became the rst female MP to take her seat in parliament. 1967: South African surgeon Christian Barnard performed the rst successful human heart transplant. 1961: The female oral contraceptive, or pill, became available on the National Health Service. 2005: The Civil Partnership Act came into force in Britain, giving same-sex couples legal recognition. 1936: Edward VIII signed his abdication, freeing him to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
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Registered Charity N 8.714/1 JJs Puppy Rescue Association has been a Spanish Registered Charity since March 2007 with a Management Committee, Association Members, Volunteer Helpers and Foster Carers. Last month we rescued 4 abandoned puppies and found new homes for 4 puppies. We also relocated 8 dogs that have been in our foster kennels for over 3 years to Holland for rehoming of which 3 have already been homed and 2 are reserved for new owners. We still have 25 puppies and dogs in our care which all need a loving home and some of them have been in our foster kennels over three years with very little chance of being homed locally. To give these dogs the chance they deserve we are continuing our concerted effort to nd homes for them abroad with the help of Rescue Organisations in the UK and Holland. The 1500 cost of Neutering, Blood Tests, Vaccinations, Micro-chips and Passports in preparation for these dogs to go to
Shop is staffed entirely by volunteers and we really need all the public help we can get. Any unwanted saleable items that can be sold in our charity shop or table top sales to raise funds will be gratefully received. We can arrange for donated items to be collected. We also need volunteer helpers who can give some of their free time to work in our Charity Shop, so if you would like to help, come in and have a chat with the staff. For More Information or Collection of Donated Items Give One of Our Committee Members a Call Tony 618 034 921 or Mike 634 143 242 Or call into our Charity Shop in Puerto de Mazarrn W e D o I t A l l 4T h e P u p p i e s .
their new homes has put a huge strain on our available funds. To help us raise the funds for this additional cost we are dependent on public support and generosity. Our Charity Shop in Puerto de Mazarrn is located near the El Arbol Supermarket. The
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Being a Camposol resident on the other side of the bridge and having a mid-week birthday this year we decide to stay local so chose The Alley Palais Bistro for an evening meal and were not disappointed. Antoine, their top chef has added some extremely tasty dishes to a new menu including Morrocan Lamb with Apricots, and proteroles with chocolate sauce & Baileys, (naughty but nice!) Our waitress for the night, Kathy, was very attentive and they even decorated the table for me, which was a nice touch. The Alley Palais Bistro is also now offering a Wednesday night special set menu for only 9.95, representing excellent value for money. After several months of indecision, we nally decided to have an additional internal door tted in the lounge of our Neptuno
style villa. There was an arch leading from the lounge to the downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms which has now been blocked off with a solid wooden door. Suddenly the room feels much cosier. Finding a good carpenter these days can be difcult so I was delighted when Philip Peacock came round to have a look. He has an impressive portfolio and intimate knowledge of the various villa styles. He took all the measurements, made the door and returned to t it and it looks excellent; a very professional job. I will be contacting him again in the not too distant future to provide some more cupboard space in the upstairs wardrobes. Did you know that if you ever need anything shipped back from the UK you only need get it delivered to a warehouse in Essex? We have
had a few shipments lately courtesy of Danny at Daintons, who is constantly back and forth from the UK. He only needs a bit of notice and delivers right to your door. When Gina asked me if I would take part in the Strides Lions walk for Diabetes Awareness, I said yes, especially when she said I could bring the dog. It was on Saturday 10th November along the Paseo in Puerto De Mazarron. The sun was shining and the walk was well attended by Spanish, British and other nationalities. On the way home we also made sure we visited the FAST Christmas Fayre to stock up on some cakes and sausage rolls and did a bit of early Christmas shopping. What a pleasant day! More next month Teresa
December! Are you all prepared for the festive season? We are getting there! Matt and I are going to UK to take mum Jones away for Christmas rst time ever either of us been in a hotel for the festivities. Found a nice looking hotel in Gloucester at reasonable cost so mum Jones wont have far to travel. Mum Monk is staying here in Spain and Sister Bobbie is Mum, house and animal sitting! Thanks. It will be the rst year I have not been with family for ages, but then I do see them almost every day, so its mum Jones turn to see us and be pampered! All is well at the base, but we have still not fully cleared up from the Gota Fria mess. Every time we plan a nal clear up it rains again good excuse to light the re and watch some rubbish lm on TV! It will get done! Followers may like to know we have Terrapin ve now, given to us by Jean @ Noahs ARC (thanks!) A different breed from others and we thought was a tortoise, but tried it in shallow water and it swims and now in the big tank with the others. Seems to be ne, but they are all sleepy in the colder water. TV NEWS Not many new items for you - the big talking point is What will happen when the F satellite comes into service? We still have no denitive answers for UK TV viewers in southern Spain. It was successfully launched on September 28th (a week late!) and as we speak is being tested ready to take all the UK TV/Radio transmissions. Will they
be available down here? I expect so and there will be no change, but I cant be sure. Some of the smaller dishes may have to be upgraded to receive signal. We dont know what or when, so we cannot plan for any eventuality that may occur. We are investigating Internet TV which is reasonably successful with a good Internet connection and we have two companies looking at specications for Internet TV boxes so that you will not have to use your computer linked to your TV. Things are all so unknown that no-one wants to invest too much money in research, but the returns would be high if the worst case happened and there was no UK TV in Southern Europe by satellite. Watch this space for information as it slowly reveals itself. The Spanish TV terrestrial system is rapidly changing to HD (high denition) transmissions and seems to be pushing the SD (standard denition) options to weaker signals. If you watch Spanish TV and have been losing some channels, or are getting picture break-up, then you may need to change to HD viewing. Changing TV with HD built in is expensive, but you can get an external HD digibox to receive the channels. Much cheaper option, so ask us. I know a few Scandinavian residents read this newsletter. Sorry, but your satellite transmissions have recently gone to a satellite with a tighter footprint on Scandinavia and
you have lost your reception. No solution at present. We have tried to receive the signals on a 1.80m dish, but with no luck and the investment to try a 2.40m dish is just too high for the possible returns. Looks like you must go the internet route. FREETIME TV where you can look back over the past 7 days and watch anything you have missed has been launched and by all accounts works well. Not managed to get a box yet to test it down here. We have just taken delivery of a Credit Card machine so we can take all payments by card if you wish handy for paying the SKY subscription renewals as we notify you of the due dates. Thats all for this month. Next issue will be in 2013! Rainbow Satellites wish everyone a joyful happy season with a wonderful New Year. Article sponsored by Rainbow Satellites the company 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 by telephone (0034) 686 358 475, but please remember that when you call we may just be on a roof installing a dish! Leave a message and we will always get back to you. Our website www.rainbowsats. org has some good basic TV information especially for newcomers to Spain.
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Cabaret Update The fundraising Cabaret Night on 8th November at the Hotel Playa Grande, Puerto de Mazarron was a very successful event with over 160 people having a great time dancing to the sounds of the fabulous duo The Beagles, and the supporting act Clifford Jay & Julia. This event was organised to raise much needed funds for the Palm House Orphanage in Cambodia. We are thankful for the continued support of many generous friends and local businesses who donated prizes for the
rafe and auction. We would also like to thank all those that attended on the evening. An amazing 1,700 was raised for the Palm House Orphanage who give refuge and a home and safety for children, away from paedophilia, prostitution and poverty. It also gives them a chance to grow up with an education which they would not normally have had, which gives them a better chance in life. Every euro that is raised goes to help run the home, so we thank every generous person who supported the charity and in return had a great night of entertainment.
We want to thank the Beagles for their time and talent, also all the seless people who helped on the night, some at short notice, (they know who they are). We would also like to thank the staff of the Hotel Playa Grande who were so obliging when the dividers of the Sala Azul had to be opened up to accommodate the extra people that turned up that we werent expecting! What a wonderful problem to have!! Thank you and God bless you all. Cliff & Julia.
Learn to Sing Harmony in a Day! Ever wanted to sing but not known where to start? Did you sing at school and have now lost condence? Do you want a change from Karaoke but are not sure how to go about it? Help is at hand, because The Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers (SABS) is offering a Learn to Sing Harmony in a Day course on Saturday, 19 January 2013 at Marianos Restaurant, Camposol Sector A.
You will benet from the invaluable experience of Musical Director and SABS President, Gail Grainger, backed up by members of two local a cappella harmony quartets: Viva and Chardonnay. You will learn various techniques during the day which will help you to improve your singing.
lower voices are particularly welcome as, in our experience, they have often been told in the past that they cant sing, which is usually far from the truth. Throughout the day we will learn a new song together and in the evening we will perform live in front of friends and family. This method of learning has proved to be very popular in the UK and we are expecting an enthusiastic response. There are only 50 places available, so make sure that you contact SABS soon to secure your place. Call 868 186 020 or 644 299 468 now. The Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers (SABS) was formed in October 2008 with the aim of encouraging the people of Spain to enjoy this unique form of a cappella, four-part harmony singing. SABS currently has over 200 members throughout Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands. If you would like to nd out more, please visit their website: www.sabs.es Photographer: Vincent de Vries
This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to improve the quality of their singing voice and to learn about singing four part harmony, comments Gail. Those with
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Due to Christmas commitments for most people, there will be no NEST walks during December, but we will have an extra one at the beginning of January. Thursday 3rd January Fossilized Dinosaurs Footprint Meet El Berro car park 10.30am Friendly, easy, non-sporty, short walk to see a fossilized dinosaurs footprint in the Sierra Espua. Includes a very easy short rope bridge with a wooden base. Bring cameras and get your friends to think youve been
very adventurous, although anyone can do it - NEST walks are particularly easy and we always cater to the slower people in the group and wait without rushing ahead, but please wear proper walking footwear for rubbly rural paths and you do need to be healthy. Bring water to sip and a smile for a lovely morning out! An optional meal in an authentic Spanish mountain restaurant where we might see wild boar! The walk is 5 and the optional, delicious meal; salad, starter, main course, dessert and a drink plus coffee is 9. 18th January NEST Photography Group Outing in Cartagena for photography enthusiasts. If you love photography, beginner or pro, join us! Get in touch. Thursday 31st January La Santa Monastery 10.30 at La Santa Monastery car park, between Totana and Aledo. Easy 3 hour circular walk via Aledo with its spectacular views, before (optional) eating at La Santa which has a wonderful atmosphere. Driving directions are on the NEST website. It costs about 10 plus drinks, but the decor is worth it! See slide show here http://www.
monasteriosantaeulalia.com/en/show/ photos/Outside-the-hotel Book & wait for conrmation. Give Spanish contact phone number and full names, either by text/tel 679 002 147 Email natureespunatrails@gmail.com Register at http://www.nestwalks.info for new dates and get rst pick! Book early to avoid disappointment. Friend up on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/natureespunatrails Looking forward to seeing you all!
October and November have been a hugely busy period for Helping Hands. Early in October a FLOOD DISASTER APPEAL was launched and the team have been collecting and distributing donated items to those who are desperately in need, particularly in the Lorca and Puerto Lumbreras region. One amazing offer of help came from Jessica and Ana Marie, proprietors of the El Paniajo Bar & Restaurant in El Marchal, a small village located between Bedar and Lubrin in Almeria. Jessica and Ann Marie, after reading of the Appeal, collected a total of 6 cubic meters of
donated items from their customers, friends and neighbours. Our thanks go to all involved.
We hope that Helping Hands can make a difference for these wonderful, dedicated people and, ultimately, the dogs. Finally, the decision to move the Helping Hands Charity Shop in Aguilas to another considerably larger was also taken and new premises sourced less than 100 mtrs from the existing shop in the same road, Clle Fuensanta, off of Avenida Juan Carlos. The old shop ceased trading on Friday 23 November and it is planned for the new one to be launched on Saturday 8th December with a special inauguration Fiesta at 12noon. All are invited of course.
Two additional ventures, the funding of regular Transportation of Food Parcels to those in need in Aguilas and Pony Riding for the Handicapped are also underway. For our four legged friends, the Helping Hands is also pleased to announce that they will now permanently sponsor the Desert Hearts Rescue and Rehoming Centre currently run entirely by Marina Lennertson and Susanna Flierl. Desert Hearts is always full to the brim with unwanted dogs and newborn pups, all of whom receive wonderful care and eventual re-homing. The daily running of the centre is very often carried out by Marina, with the help of a kind-hearted colleague, Jacqui, who assists whenever she can. Susanna works continually in order to earn the funds to help cover the huge costs involved and over the years the girls have become experts at building kennels and all things necessary for such a huge commitment.
One week prior to this the Helping Hands had another of their hugely successful events featuring the Liverpool Band at the magnicent Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel, beachside at Aguilas. It is hoped that maybe then there may be a little time for resting over the Festive Season!!! THE TEAM OF HELPING H A N D S WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL AT Costa C l i d a Chronicle AND THEIR WONDERFUL SUPPORTERS A VERY VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL NEW YEAR!
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T h i n k ing About Gardening Christmas Presents? By Clodagh and Dick Handscombe, practical holistic gardeners and authors living and writing in Spain for 25 years If so here are some practical ideas for the gardening members of the family or friends: 1. A new pair of sharp easy to use pruners are always welcome, ready for the winter cutback in the New Year. For our money Fiskars are worth the extra price. Wearing out old shoes or walking boots is not really the best thing for ones feet, ankles and knees, so how about a pair of comfortable shoes or boots with reinforced toes? Thinking about knees, how about a new pair of knee pads for all those kneeling jobs? Gardening gloves are welcome, especially waterproof ones at this time of year. In some households, gardening is not a shared activity, so a promise to help out next year, especially in getting a vegetable plot going, may go down well. How about a miniature gardening kit for young children to get them involved young? Perhaps give them a few square metres of soil or a collection of containers for their own garden. Sorry for including them, but our six gardening books are good Christmas presents, especially as they are
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designed to be used throughout the year and not just a few hours read in front of the Boxing Day log re. As a reminder, the large ones are: Your G a r d e n In Spain From Planning to Planting and Maintenance, Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain and Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style. We had a great early Christmas present the other day. We walked past a ve storey apartment building where only one apartment terrace had plants. Today, all ten had fantastic gardens in the sky which together now created an attractive vertical garden. 8. We have two smaller books, or booklets that make good stocking llers. They are: Living Well From Our Mediterranean Garden which is most easily available from www. gardeninginspain. and com a new one M a k i n g Waterless Gardens a Practical Reality World Wide which
is available from the website and is also published on an Amazon Kindle ebook. 9. If the intended recipient is new to gardening on Spanish soils, how about a set of three sizes of mattocks that are easier to use than a British fork and spade? Every ten years a new wheel barrow might be an idea, but do buy one with a wide bouncy solid or blow up tyre. Winter days are often sunny, but they can be windy and cold, so a snug gardeners green sweater or padded waistcoat could be appreciated. It not too late to plant deciduous fruit trees and bushes, so add to the existing collection of fruits for healthy living. To ensure a chemical-free garden next year, a present of bottles of neem oil insecticide and propolis fungicide. If you cant nd them, order from www.trabe.net Cutting hedges gets no easier as one grows older, so perhaps arrange for someone to come and cut the hedges and prune tall trees in January. A small grape press could help the family press next years grape harvest rather than using the bath and feet! If the garage is getting cluttered with garden tools and products, how about a garden shed? If you enjoy, or would like to try growing sprouting seeds, buy yourself an automatic sprouting machine. Several times during the year we have mentioned drying fruit, herbs and seeds on our tray drier. They are very handy. We use ours several times a week. We are currently using it for drying slices of tangerines for dipping in chocolate to eat after dinner, or when needing a boost on winter walks. Raisins and sultanas were dried for the Christmas cake! Gardening socks wear out every few years. Perhaps this is the year for a couple of new pairs. If you see a stylish straw hat in the local agricultural cooperative, buy one ready for the rst hot sunny days next year. To attract wild birds, how about bird boxes, feeders and a bird bath. We notice that the Wiggly Wigglers catalogue includes a bird box with a builtin internal video camera to connect at the end of a 30 metre lead to the television.
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Animal Rights Week 10-16 December 2012 in Jumilla Monday, December 10 International Day for the Rights of Animals. 8pm Reading and Screening of the lm Always At Your Side in the Centro Sociocultural Roque Baos. Tuesday December 11 Information about Asociacin 4 Patas, Jumilla 10am An information table giving support at the Mercado de Abastos. Wednesday December 12 Creative Workshop 5-7.30pm Workshop creation, storytelling, Chinese shadows, crafts, etc. Focused on children being dynamic and having fun with animals but knowing their rights. A childrens library. Registration is 3 for the workshop material (can be collected from: Mi Mascota, Peluquera Wapos and Centrofauna). Deadline for registration is December 10. Limited
seating. Intended for children and young people between 4 and 14 years. Thursday December 13 Coloquio Animales, SOS 8pm at the Centro Sociocultural Roque Baos. 4 PATAS, STIPA. Friday December 14 Charity Dinner 9.30pm at Salones Duque de Lerma. To attend the dinner, you must pay 24 into the CAM Bank - 2090 0004 01 0200152353, giving the name of the dinner and your name. Deadline is Monday December 10. For conrmation and queries, call 650 609 832. Fila 0: CAM - 2090 0004 01 0200152353. Sunday December 16 Run with your Dog and Charity Flea Market. 10am-12pm Run with your Dog at Avenida de la Libertad. 9.30am Collection of papers next to Explanada de la Piscina Cubierta. Rules and regulations for the Albergue
Municipal de Animales Abandonados are available for 5 from Mi Mascota, Peluquera Wapos and Centrofauna. Categories: Small and large dogs 3km All participants and their dogs will have a prize for taking part. There will also be three special prizes for the rst three nishers in each category: small dogs, big dogs and any other sizes. We will have a veterinarian available during the event that will be responsible for reviewing the tness of dogs and of possible incidents. 12-2pm Awards ceremony of the Canicross and Charity Flea Market (crafts, books etc). Bar and music at Explanada de la Piscina Cubierta. These events are organised by 4 Patas Jumilla.
People Have Been Killed or Injured in Their Homes Using Gas and Parafn Portable Heaters. Many of the houses here in Spain are not built for the cold weather and for ease and money, portable gas res seem to be the answer, but there are various things that you must be aware of if you are using these appliances. Accidents most frequently occur as a result of gas leaking when people are assembling appliances or changing cylinders or cartridges. Liqueed Petroleum Gas (LPG) is butane or propane stored as a liquid under pressure. A small leak can produce a large volume of highly ammable gas. The gas is heavier than air so that it collects near the oor or ground and can be ignited at a considerable distance
from the source of the leak. If escaping gas is ignited in a room or other space there may be a re and an explosion. It is advised that if you live in a home that is more than two storeys high, do not use calor gas or parafn heaters. Every year over 100 people die and nearly 1000 are injured in their homes as a result of res caused by heating appliances. Many of these res involve portable heaters. Any type of portable heater can start a re if it is misused. Make sure you read and understand the manufacturers instructions before using one. if you use any type of log burner or gas re you must have an audible carbon monoxide detector. They are not expensive and save lives. Basic rules: Always follow the manufacturers operating and maintenance instructions. Keep the heater clean and well maintained. Ventilate the room in which the heater is being used. This is extremely important as the fumes emitted from the re can kill. Make sure that a permanent safety guard is tted. If a heater is to be used in one place for a long time, x it securely to a oor or wall. Whatever type of heater you use, do not move a heater while it is alight or switched on; stand or sit too close, your clothing may ignite; place a heater too close to furniture, bedding or curtains; air or dry clothes over a heater;
place heaters where they are likely to be knocked over; leave a portable heater on if young children or animals are left unattended; use ammable adhesives, cleaning uids or aerosol sprays near a heater; Turn off portable heaters before going to bed.
Portable Gas Heaters There are now many forms of powerful domestic heaters available which are fuelled by cylinders of Liqueed Petroleum Gas (LPG). Ensure that the appliance is serviced regularly. Change the cylinder in open air. If this is not possible, open windows and doors to increase ventilation. Never change a cylinder on a stairway or other escape route. Extinguish all sources of ignition, including cigarettes and pilot lights, and turn off other heaters and electrical appliances before changing the cylinder if it has to be done indoors. Check that the valve on the empty cylinder is closed before disconnecting the heater. Do not turn on the valve of the new cylinder until the heater is securely connected. Search for any suspected gas leak by brushing soapy water onto the exible hose and ttings. If a leak is found, take the heater and cylinder into open air and do not use them until the faulty part has been replaced. Store spare cylinders outside where possible. Never store them in basements, near drains, under the stairs or in a cupboard containing electric meters or equipment. Spare cylinder must be stored upright.
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Animal Care Treatment International Network is not a rescue association, but a media platform, to let the world know about the difculties in Spain for animal welfare in general. ACTIN also aims to work on improving laws and legislation and implementing those to prevent these problems. We aim to eventually abolish crimes against animals that are commonplace and considered part of the culture here. We hear many of you say it is impossible, but we believe we must try and we know we have a huge task ahead of us, so please support us and have faith. High on the agenda is the lack of neutering pet animals, which creates so much abandonment here. We are also aware of how important it is to tackle the problem of treatment of the hunting dogs. We are researching ways to make a difference and need your support.
Please see our website ww.actin-spain.com where you will nd typical stories of problems experienced for the animals and rescuers here in Murcia. Murcia is one of the worst regions for lack of animal care and cruelty. We use stories with positive outcomes so that people will not turn away, but we have to remember that in the majority of cases it is NOT a positive outcome. To rescue and home so many dogs, all of the rescue associations and refuges not only work very hard, but are full to bursting and in need of nancial help. Please remember these charities this Christmas. If you are reading this you are likely to live in this region where it is an all-consuming problem for animal lovers, rescuers and carers. We consider the problem bad enough with so many abandoned dogs in the streets and animals dead on the roads, but imagine how it would be, if we didnt have these associations!
Some people are forfeiting Christmas presents this year in favour of donating to their favourite charity. On 5th January we are holding our second event. It will be a grand party day for children and adults. There will be entertainment for children, promoting kindness to animals, crafts, food and refreshments and a chance to enter our lottery and we will also be nalising our skills auction. The proceeds for the day will go towards our campaigns and rescued dogs. Please share our stories on the website and our aims, with your friends outside Spain. We need the world to know that Spain has to move into modern times, as far as the treatment of animals is concerned. Viv Wharton, ACTIN Spain
If you think about the letter Y in English, it actually has a dual function. Sometimes it is a vowel, as in the word pretty, and sometimes it is a consonant, as in the word yellow. If you think about it even more and listen carefully to how your mouth forms the sounds, you may even notice that the Y vowel and consonant in English are actually very similar. For example, if you were to say iellow instead of yellow, the sound would come out the same. A very similar relationship exists between the two uses of Y in Spanish. It can be a consonant, in which case it sounds like the English consonant Y, as in the word ya (now) or yo (I). In other instances the Y acts like a vowel, substituting the letter I as in the word for and, which consists of the single letter Y. The consonant Y sound is the same as the LL in Spanish, such as in the word llave meaning key. The exact sound ranges from being almost identical to the English Y through to an effect produced by light friction between the tongue and the roof of the mouth about half way towards an English J
sound. In South American Spanish the sound can be like a full J, especially in Argentina and Uruguay where yo sounds like jo and llave sounds like jave. Many English speakers nd these variations in consonant sounds disconcerting as they strive to work out which sound is correct. However, a range of light to hard in many Spanish consonants is quite admissible within the language. Conversely, the Spanish vowels have to be much more consistent than in English as they form the basis of the correct sound of each word. There is a fair variety of words in Spanish that begin with the letter Y, although there are very few which have related words in the English language. Here are some that just about qualify: yate, (yacht); yip (jeep); yodo (iodine); yogur (yoghurt). The letter Y is quite common at the ends of words, usually following other vowels, for example: hay (there is, there are); buey (ox); soy (I am). Going back to our two most common Y words yo and ya, I thought it would be useful to look at some frequent uses of these words in phrases. Ya means now or already, so we have: Ya est! (Thats it now!); Ya entiendo! (Now I understand!); Basta ya! (Thats enough now!); Ya voy (Im going now, Im on my way). Yo means I, and here are some good ways to use it: Yo qu s? (How should I know?); Yo tambin (Me too); Porque lo digo yo (Because I say so); Soy yo (Its me!).
The letter Y plays its part in the formation of verbs, as again it can substitute the letter I in certain circumstances. This occurs for example with the verb or (to hear). It changes to oyes (you hear); oye (he or she hears) and oyen (they hear). Oye is also the form used when we are telling someone to hear, or to listen. We might say Oye, sabes qu? which in English would be Hey, do you know what? at the outset of some interesting piece of gossip. A similar thing happens in one of the forms of the verb ir (to go) namely the gerund (going) which is yendo. A word of warning here though about yendo as it is not used with anything like the frequency of the word going in English. The same substitution process works the other way where y can become i. This happens for example when numbers containing the word y get joined together so that diez y ocho becomes dieciocho. Here is an assortment of some other more common Y words and their meanings: Yedra means ivy as in the plant, but I have never heard it used as a name. Yema means yoke and reminds me more than anything of that rich yellow variety of sweet turrn eaten by the Spanish at Christmas time. The pad or tip of ones nger is also referred to as the yema. There is a family word beginning with Y namely son-in-law which is yerno. A curious Y word is ye-y which comes from the Beatles yeah, yeah of the 60s. There is an old Spanish pop song called La Chica Ye-Y which means the trendy girl, or perhaps the with-it girl, based on the Spanish view of fashions in the 60s when Spain itself was living a very different reality from Britain. Jane Cronin, Spanish Classes and Talks. www.janecronin.eu Tel 968183258
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The rst walk of the season for the Evolutionists took place on 27th October. This had been delayed because of the rain the previous week, in the Tallente area. We were accompanied by 4 dogs from a neighbour of our hosts who seemed to enjoy the 3 hour
walk as much as the walkers themselves. We walked up to a 400m peak and then down the Rambla del Esparrillar ending at the home of our hosts Margaret and Deryck who provided a very welcome BBQ to the 18 strong group including a good representation from our Almeria friends. The next walk was held on Sat 17th Nov in the Almeria area. This will be reported in the January edition of the Chronicle. The AGM of the group will be held on Sat 8th December at El Puente Restaurant in La Majada at 11.30am followed by a presentation and explanation of the Higgs Boson Theory. Please see the website www.bolnuevo. com for more information.
Wines of the Month chosen by Yoann from Le Gourmet Wine Bar, Puerto de Mazarrn. This month to celebrate Christmas, the rst wine chosen by Yoann is a French Sparkling Wine JP Chenet Brut which is an excellent price for the quality of the wine. This wine for only 5 is a nice dry sparkling wine to share with family and friends as an aperitif, with a dessert or at any time of the day.
The second wine is a Sweet Red Wine from the red Syrah grape Cartagena. Darimus at 15 is a very nice wine to take as an aperitif or with something sweet like chocolate cake. It is an ideal wine to offer to friends and family and is available in a small or normal sized bottle. The prices are: 20cl bottle is 4.95 & 50cl bottle is 10.90.
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This year, we thought it would be a nice idea to involve all the Churches in the area in our Christmas Pages. We asked them all to send in a couple of their favourite hymns or carols, so we have a good selection that you might like to read or sing over the Christmas period. We would also like to thank Paul Jauregui for his contribution The Story of Albert Elfstein. If you have written a short story or poem, perhaps you would like it published in the Chronicle. Send it to costacalidachronicle@gmail.com for our consideration. Christmas is a time for giving, but also a time for reection and having thoughts of others who, particularly in these difcult times, may not be celebrating, either because they cannot afford it, or because they have lost loved ones during the past year.
Hark The Herald Angels Sing

Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With the angelic host proclaim: Christ is born in Bethlehem Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King! Christ by highest heavn adored Christ the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come Ospring of a Virgins womb Veiled in esh the Godhead see Hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King! Hail the heavn-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings Risn with healing in His wings Mild He lays His glory by Born that man no more may die Born to raise the sons of earth Born to give them second birth Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King! This popular carol has been chosen by the Beacon of Light Centre, wishing all their friends a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
A Baby for Christmas

A baby in a stable, Who wanted to be fed! Was born to us on Christmas day. As a star shone overhead! He was born to be our saviour, And was visited by Kings! And shepherds working in the elds. All heard the Angels sing! How wonderful it is for us! To celebrate his birth. And to know that Jesus Christ our Lord! Came to be with us on earth! So now we have this special time! That is lled with peace and joy! And the gifts of love that we receive. Are because of this baby boy! Glad tidings we bring, to you and your King! We wish you a merry Christmas, and a happy New Year! Open Door wish all their friends a Happy Christmas and New Year.
In The Bleak Mid-Winter

Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter Long ago. Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him Nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall ee away When He comes to reign: In the bleak mid-winter A stable-place suced The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ. Enough for Him, whom cherubim Worship night and day, A breastful of milk And a mangerful of hay; Enough for Him, whom angels Fall down before, The ox and ass and camel Which adore. Angels and archangels May have gathered there, Cherubim and seraphim Thronged the air, But only His mother In her maiden bliss, Worshipped the Beloved With a kiss. What can I give Him, Poor as I am? If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb, If I were a wise man I would do my part, Yet what I can I give Him, Give my heart. This carol was chosen by the Olive Branch Christian Fellowship. They wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
It Was On a Starry Night

It was on a starry night, When the hills were bright, Earth lay sleeping, sleeping calm and still Then in a cattle shed In a manger bed, A boy was born King of all the world. Chorus And all the angels sang for Him, The bells of heaven rang for Him, For a boy was born King of all the world. And all the angels sang for Him, The bells of heaven rang for Him For a boy was born King of all the world. XSXme that way Where the baby lay, And were kneeling, kneeling by His side, And their hearts believed again For the peace of men, For a boy was born King of all the world Chorus And all the angels sang for Him..................... These Hymns were chosen by Rev Deacon Maureen Kent, hymn selector for St Nicholas Ecumenical Church. We wish everyone a Peaceful and Happy Christmas and New Year.
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My God loves me
My God loves me His love will never end. He rests within my heart, For my God loves me.
His gentle hand He stretches over me. Though the storm - clouds, threaten the day He will set me free. He comes to me In sharing bread and wine. He brings me life that will reach Past the end of time. My God loves me, His faithful love endures, And I will live like a child Held in love secure. The joys of love As oerings now we bring. The pains of love will be lost In the praises we sing. This Carol was chosen by Mass in English who wish all their friends a very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year.
O Come All Ye Faithful

O Come All Ye Faithful Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
God of God, Light of Light, Lo! He abhors not the Virgins womb; Very God, Begotten, not created: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above. Glory to God in the highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, Jesu, to Thee be glory given; Word of the Father, now in esh appearing; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. This carol was chosen by Wellspring Victory Church who wish everyone a Peaceful Christmas and New Year.
December 8th - The Christmas season begins with a weeklong observance of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Spanish families often travel to the south of the country where the weather is warmer and there may even be owers in bloom. In many paces such as Seville the Spanish have their own way of celebrating Christmas. In Sevilles great cathedral, they watch ten costumed boys perform an ancient dance called Los Seises to honour the Virgin Mary. In northern Spain, families decorate their balconies with colourful carpets, ags, and owers and they burn candles all night in the windows. December 22nd - The Spanish Christmas lottery, El Gordo or The Fat One, is the biggest lottery in the world and also one of the oldest, having started in 1812. While the rst prize in 2005 was only 3 million, El Gordo has the biggest prize pool of any lottery in the world, totalling over two billion Euros! El Gordo works differently from most lotteries in the world. Tickets are very expensive, but you dont have to buy the entire ticket. However, if you dont buy the whole thing, you cant get the whole winnings! The whole El Gordo draw process takes in excess of three hours so you will often see people sitting by their radios or watching the television for much of the day, waiting for the results. Different Ways of Participating in El Gordo Billete - 200 each - An entire ticket of one number which consists of 10 dcimos Dcimo - 20 each - One tenth of a full ticket (Billete). Most people purchase Dcimos. Serie - Each Billete, or number, is printed up many times as a different series. Number - A unique 5 digit Number is printed for each Billete and on the subsequent series of that Billete. Eg: the Billete with the number 00001 is printed 195 times under different series numbers. Participations - Many organizations buy Dcimos and divide them up and sell them as Participations to their customers or employees. Usually they will copy the original ticket, write the amount of the Participation, and sign it as proof of participation. If the ticket is a winner, anyone holding a Participation will be entitled to the corresponding amount, depending on the amount they paid. There are many Outdoor Markets held during December and you can buy anything from traditional crafts to local wines. Many of the churches are decorated with evergreens and any owers that are available and many Spanish will attend services every day up until Christmas. Like any other esta, the Spanish love to celebrate by making lots of noise with tambourines, gourd rattles, castanets, and miniature guitars which are offered for sale to enliven the singing and dancing in the streets. Children go from house to house reciting verses or singing carols for sweets, toys, or small instruments. Life-size nativity scenes called nacimientos or Belens are set up in public places. Many of the townsfolk spend hours making these elaborate scenes. Some of them are very im-
pressive and can cover massive areas. Some are animated and illuminated and draw huge crowds. Almost every family has a small nacimiento in the best room in the house and in some villages families send their sons to bring in a Yule log. As the boys pull the log home, they stop at homes along the way for chocolates and nuts. December 24th - Christmas Eve or La Noche Buena, the Blessed Night is when the rst star shines in the evening sky and people light bonres, called luminarias, in public squares and outside churches. Traditional plays are enacted called Las Pastores depicting the shepherds adoration of the Christ Child in Bethlehem. In the Spanish homes, many families place a burning candle above the door and light candles around the nacimiento. People often fast all day and then go as a family to midnight mass known as La Misa Del Gallo. After returning home they might enjoy a feast of almond soup, roast meat, baked red cabbage, and sweet potato or pumpkin. As usual in Spain, shellsh is very popular. December 25th - Although Christmas Day is not the main day for the Spanish, this is now set aside for family reunions, when relatives get together for more feasting. The children may sing and dance around the nacimiento and family members exchange gifts. Some families add to the fun with the traditional Urn of Fate. Names are written on cards and placed in a bowl. Then two names are drawn at a time. It is expected that those two people will be friendly to each other throughout the coming year. December 28th - Da de los Santos Inocentes (Innocent Saints Day). The Spanish commemorate the Biblical Herods slaughter of the innocents. On this day, all kinds of hoaxes and jokes (called inocentadas) are committed on friends and relatives. In this sense, it is the equivalent of the April Fools Day. December 31st - New Years Eve is celebrated in Spain with street parties and reworks. It is traditional to wear red underwear, but this must have been bought for you by someone else. It is a time for the families again as they gather to celebrate the New Year. Most of the Spanish restaurants will be closed and the streets deserted until midnight when many will go out celebrating. Another tradition is of course the eating of 12 grapes. These grapes represent the 12 strikes at midnight, bringing good luck for the New Year. Most of the grapes sold especially for New Year are from Vinalopo near Alicante. January 5th - Children believe that at the beginning of Epiphany, the Three Kings or Los Reyes Magos travelled through Spain on their way to Bethlehem. Los Reyes Magos are: Gaspar has brown hair and a brown beard and wears a green cloak and a gold crown with green jewels on it. He is the King of Sheba. Gaspar represents the Frankincense brought to Jesus.
Melchior has long white hair and a white beard and wears a gold cloak. He is the King of Arabia. Melchior represents the Gold brought to Jesus. Balthazar has black skin and a black beard and wears a purple cloak. He is the King of Tarse and Egypt. Balthazar represents the gift of Myrrh that was brought to Jesus. Myrrh is a perfume that is put on dead bodies to make them smell nice. Los Reyes Magos take the place of Father Christmas in Spain, although many children now like to see Father Christmas as well! Children set out their shoes lled with straw for the Three Kings camels before they go to bed on the eve of January 5th. The straw is removed and it is replaced with a gift. January 6th - There will be more celebrating and eating including a special nougat candy called turron and marzipan. Children carry special cakes for Los Reyes Magos and other foods for their servants and camels. They are hoping to meet the Three Kings on their way to the Holy Land. Always disappointed in their hopes, the children eat the good things they have brought with them! They then go to the local church where they nd the Three Kings presenting gifts to Jesus in a manger. A special cake is made for Los Reyes Magos and sold all over Spain. Roca de Reyes is a ring shaped pastry (tasting similar to hot cross buns). It is covered with sugar and fruit avoured jellies. Beware as the cake will contain plastic toys and presents. Anyone lucky enough to nd one of the little gifts will be blessed with good luck all year. The Christmas season ends at Epiphany with the Cavalcade of the Kings, a wonderful parade of the Three Kings and live animals. Useful Festive Spanish Words Nochebuena - Christmas Eve Navidad - Christmas. Feliz Navidad - Merry Christmas. Pap Noel Father Christmas or Santa Claus. Ao Nuevo - New Year Nochevieja - New Years Eve Celebrar - To Celebrate Desear - To Wish La Paz Peace El Amor Love Vacaciones - Holiday Campana Bell Regalo Present Tarjeta de Navidad Christmas Card Dios God El Angel Angel La Cruz Cross Estrella Star Pastor Shepherd Cantar Sing Villancico Carol Tocar To Play an instrument Pandereta Tambourine Adornar To Decorate El Pesebre Crib El Arbol de Navidad Christmas Tree Oveja Sheep Camello Camel Aldeano Villager
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by Paul Jauregui It may come as a surprise to those who have visited Santas grotto or the workshop with his elves in the Arctic Circle in North Finland, but the workshop is mainly for show; a tourist attraction if you like. The main work goes on below and behind the workshop, in caves within the mountain. Here, thousands of elves work in teams to make sure all the toys are ready by Christmas Eve for delivery by sleigh. This is their winter work of course, and most of the year they make clothes for large UK retail chains and mobile phones, computers, and portable music devices, for a certain large popular American consumer brand. Santa has promoted their quality work and has managed to undercut the Taiwanese and Indian sweat-shops, though of course the elves have no say in any of this, and receive no benets. The elves are not very bright, and dont have much ambition. All that is, except for one the oldest and cleverest of all the elves Albert Elfstein. Albert had long sought a career with greater responsibility and challenge, but Santa had always brushed his requests aside, saying that all he needed was someone to make good quality toys that would bring a smile to a childs face and a decent prot for Santas bank balance. One year, after the Christmas rush was over, and before the elves were put back into their sweat-shop roles, Santa, reindeer and elves were all enjoying their annual one-day holiday. Albert went to see
Santa one nal time. He explained that unless he was given greater responsibility, and all the elves had improved working conditions, he would leave, taking with him many of the best elf workers. Now Santa was not deliberately cruel, but he was from an old Tory family and believed people should appreciate things instead of simply having them given to them for no good reason, such as human or elfan rights. He offered Albert a deal. He would set three problems, and if Albert could solve them all, he would have his wish granted. Knowing that the elves were not intellectual giants, Santa thought he would win easily, but he had not bargained for the brain-power of Albert Elfstein. Challenge one: Reindeer Bridge Everyone who knows Christmas, knows Santa has eight main reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner und Blitzen, but there are four back-up reindeer, some you may not have heard of. Theres Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, who found fame in the popular song. Theres Olive, the nasty, sarcastic reindeer from the same song, also known as the other reindeer Olive the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names. Then theres Bernard the brown-nosed reindeer, who can y as fast as the others, but just cant stop so quickly and nally theres Tarquin, the somewhat ambivalent reindeer, who likes to polish and colour his hooves, and to put tinsel on his antlers and glitter in his tail. Santa explained the challenge: Within the mountain there is a rickety bridge, across which the four back-up reindeer need to be taken. Each reindeer travels at a different speed Rudolph would take one minute to cross the bridge; Bernard would take two minutes; Olive would take four minutes as she wastes a lot of time hurling abuse at Rudolph and the others; and Tarquin would take the lon-
gest at eight minutes, as he constantly stops to re-arrange his tinsel. Albert may not cross the bridge alone, but must always be with at least one reindeer. The reindeer can only be taken across the bridge singularly or two at a time, and they cannot cross it without Albert. If Albert crosses with two reindeer, they all cross at the speed of the slower reindeer. Albert must start at one side of the bridge with four reindeer, and end up on the other side of the bridge with the same four reindeer. What is the shortest time it will take to complete the crossings? Dont forget that reindeer can only y when attached to Santas magic sleigh. (The sleigh is not available for this exercise.) Albert thought for a minute, and then laughed out loud. Thats too easy. He gave the correct answer, and the two possible solutions that could achieve this. Challenge two: Elves on parade. Santa was a little miffed to say the least, with his rst challenge having been dealt with so quickly, so he smiled at Albert, and explained the next challenge. Because of Elf and Safety rules, the elves all wear helmets in the factory, but when they meet tourists or go off-duty, they put on blue or green conical felt hats (Only Santa is allowed to wear a red hat). These are all thrown into a large basket in the underground passageway when they go to work, and when they go off-duty they pick one out, not being able to tell whether they have chosen green or blue until they exit the tunnels into the daylight. Even then, they cannot see what they themselves are wearing, though they can tell what the other elves are wearing. The challenge for Albert was to arrange a parade of the elves in a single line in the eld outside the caves. The elves are to leave via the passageway as usual, each selecting a felt hat in the dark. The elves may not speak to each other as they le out, neither could they make any signals to anyone, and no-one else may give them any information, instructions, or advice. In the eld they will form a single line facing Santa, and all the blue-hatted elves
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must be on the left, all the green-hatted elves on the right. Again, Albert thought for a few minutes, knowing that any instructions he gave the elves before the test started would need to be very simple indeed. Then suddenly he pointed a nger upwards and shouted Aha! And he gave Santa the answer. Challenge Three: Blue Hats and Green Hats again. Now Santa was livid. He never expected an elf to be so clever. Maybe Albert was after his job, but then with his weird leftie ideas about time off, health cover, and safety in the workplace, there was no way the grotto could compete with the major competition. There would be a recession in the North Pole and utter chaos. Maybe Santa and Mrs Claus should take early retirement and move to Spain? No. He had to beat Albert, and he thought for a long time about the third challenge. Then he smiled, as the devious plan formed in his mind. This challenge would be similar to challenge two, but far harder. This time, there would be only three elves who would walk through the dark tunnel; Albert and his two smartest helpers Boozy and Dozy (their nicknames were earned following a previous post-Christmas party). Santa would be holding ve hats two green and three blue and would place three of them in the bin. When the elves exited the cave into the sunlight, each one would be able to see the colour of the other two elves hats, but not their own. The elves could not speak or signal to each other, and any attempt to pass information between them, would disqualify them and Santa would win. To win this challenge any one of the elves would need to correctly identify the colour of his own hat. When Albert and the other two elves exited into the sunlight, Albert blinked for a few moments. He then saw his two companions were wearing blue hats, and both were looking at Albert and their other companion, with puzzled expressions. Albert screwed up his face and thought hard for a while, and then shouted excitedly, correctly declaring the colour of his hat. Santa pulled off his bright red hat, through it to the ground and trampled it into the snow and mud. Albert Elfstein had beaten him on all three challenges, and the elves would now get paid for their work, and
have better working conditions. What were Alberts answers and how did he resolve the challenges? Challenge one: Reindeer Bridge. The reindeer must cross the bridge with Albert, singly or in pairs, and when in pairs they travel at the speed of the slower reindeer. Albert may not cross the bridge without any reindeer. Crossing 1: Albert crosses to the far side with Rudolph and Bernard. This takes two minutes. Crossing 2: Albert returns to the starting point with Rudolph. This takes one minute. Crossing 3: Albert leaves Rudolph at the starting point and crosses to the far side with Olive and Tarquin. This takes eight minutes. Crossing 4: Albert leaves Olive and Tarquin on the far side, and returns to the starting point with Bernard. This takes two minutes. Crossing 5: Albert now takes Rudolph and Bernard across to the far side once more. This takes two minutes. The whole transfer takes 15 minutes. The alternative procedure would be for Albert to return to the starting point with Bernard for crossing 2, taking two minutes; and to return with Rudolph for crossing 4, taking one minute. This procedure also takes 15 minutes. Challenge two: Elves on parade. Albert instructs the elves to follow some simple instructions. The rst elf out of the cave stands in the centre of the eld facing Santa. The second elf looks to see what colour the rst elfs hat is. If it is blue, the second elf stands to the left of the rst elf. If it is green, the second elf stands to the right of the rst elf. The rst elf steps to the side, so that the second elf now stands in the centre of the eld.
The third elf looks at the hats of the rst two. If they are both green or blue, then elf three follows the same instruction as elf two; standing to the left or right of them, and they then both step sideways to allow elf three to occupy the centre position. If they have one green and one blue hat, elf three stands in between them, and occupies the centre. All the other elves follow the same instructions as elf three, and when the last elf has taken up position in the centre of the eld, one side of the line will have blue hats and the other side will have green hats. Challenge 3: Blue hats and green hats again. This was the hardest test, and required Albert to imagine what the other elves could see and were thinking. He knew that the simplest solution was for one elf to see that the other two were wearing green hats. In this scenario, the third elf would instantly know he must be wearing a blue hat, as there are only two green hats available. If elf A saw a single green hat on elf B and a blue hat on elf C, but the blue hatted elf C did not instantly know that he was wearing a blue hat, then he must clearly not be seeing two green hats on elves A and B. This means elf A must be wearing a blue hat, and he can declare this to Santa. If elf A sees two blue hats on B and C, but neither of them is able to declare that they are wearing a blue hat (following the logic from the previous paragraph) then neither B nor C can be seeing a green hat. Elf A can condently declare that he is wearing a blue hat.
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Cash Payments of 2,500 or More Now Illegal This is part of a move to cut down on money laundering, and is already in force in other EU countries, including France and Italy. It is the only initiative of the new anti-fraud law which has been published in the State Ofcial Bulletin (BOE), dated October 30, but has only just come into force in order to give people time to adjust to it. Large quantities of cash, particularly the use of high-denomination notes such as those of 500, is often associated with money laundering and other types of fraud. This year alone, the Agencia Tributaria the tax collection ofce has legalised around 1,600 million euros via investigations into transactions involving high amounts of cash. These sometimes take the form of settling an invoice which is either false or does not reect the actual activity involved in the payment. The new regulation only applies when one or both parties are companies or self-employed persons, and does not affect transactions between private individuals. For example, it would not apply to parents giving their children a few thousand euros in cash to help them out. Where cases of business transactions in cash of 2,500 or more are detected, a ne of 25% of the amount in question will be payable, per transaction, not per party. The sum of money will also be liable for IVA. A person who reports having received, or been ordered to pay, amounts of 2,500 or more in cash will be exempt from any ne. Such reports can be made via the Agencia Tributarias website, www.aeat.es.
are also preparing for the airport at Corvera to open in the spring of 2013. It is hoped that the two airports will work alongside each other during the transitional period until Corvera is working at full capacity. Gibraltar Stalemate for UK and Spain British and Spanish authorities have reached a deadlock over so-called intrusions of shermen from Spain entering the waters of Gibraltar. Spains minister of foreign affairs, Jos Manuel Garca Margallo, had arranged to meet with British ambassador Giles Paxman at the same time as David Cameron made contact with the Spanish ambassador in London, Federico Trillo. The UK authorities wanted to protest over the fact that ships from the Spanish Navy had been seen entering the waters off Gibraltar, which are British-owned, but Spain insists the area formed part of the Bay of Algeciras (Cdiz) and is therefore Spanish territory. According to the UK Foreign Ofce, two serious incidents of offshore trespass were recorded on Tuesday, November 13; one by a Spanish Naval ship and the other by a customs look-out craft. They claim these Spanish crafts attempted to capture a boat carrying private individuals native of Gibraltar in the Bay of Algeciras, forcing the Gibraltar police force to intervene to ensure the safety of the four passengers and crew. British Secretary of State for Europe, David Lidington, has asked the Spanish government to make sure this does not happen again, claiming it is in the interests of Spain, Gibraltar and the UK to prevent any incident that could damage the perspective of developing a harmonious relationship between the three territories. Spains authorities, in turn, simply reiterated the right of shermen from the province of Cdiz to work in the waters surrounding the Rock, saying they are Spanish-owned. Iberia to Cut 4,500 Jobs Iberia has announced that it will be cutting 4,500 job, almost a quarter of its 20,000 strong workforce, as part of a restructuring plan, which includes permanent structural changes in all areas of the business, with the aim of shaking off its losses and returning to protability. The plan was announced after IAG launched its 113.4 million euro takeover bid for Vueling, in an attempt to get the remaining 54.5% of the capital of the company led by Josep Piqu that is not already controlled by Iberia.
amongst other things, to Iberias weakened position. IAGs Chief Executive Ofcer, Willie Walsh, emphasised that although the groups results had regressed to 2011 levels, There is still a considerable difference between British Airways results and those of Iberia. Law on Homosexual Marriage The Constitutional Court pronounced judgement on the law on Homosexual Marriage, declaring it to be wholly constitutional and thus rejecting the appeal presented by the PP seven years ago against this law, claiming that it violated article 32 of the Spanish Constitution. The plenary session deciding the future of gay marriage was made up of 11 magistrates, after Francisco Hernando Santiagos request to abstain was accepted in July. With eight votes in favour and three against, the law that allows marriage between people of the same sex was pronounced constitutional. Since the Civil Code was amended in July 2005 and up to and including last year, a total of 22,124 same-sex marriages have taken place in Spain, of which 897 have ended in divorce or separation, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The number of gay marriages has remained more or less constant, with between 3,000 and 4,000 per year being celebrated. Valencia Pharmacies Begin Indenite Strike Pharmacies in Valencia, Alicante and Castelln began an indenite strike in protest over the 450 million euro debt the regional government has with them. Two in every three pharmacies will be closed each day, on rotation, until the debt is settled. Pharmacists argue that the regional authorities have brought the strike upon themselves, by leaving pharmacies in a dramatic situation which has forced them to close indenitely. The regional government of the Comunidad Valenciana owes pharmacies ve and a half months worth of prescription payments. They settled half of their April debt and half of their May debt using funds from the Regional Liquidity Fund (FLA). This move leaves us back where we were, since well be continually adding another months worth to the ongoing debt, complained the pharmacists. Brit Charged After Throwing Prostitute Out Of Window in Barcelona A British man has been arrested for reportedly throwing a Nigerian prostitute out of a window in Barcelona. Joseph Stephen H., 41, who lives in the city, is said to be violent and dangerous with an existing criminal record and an extradition warrant against him issued by the Italian authorities.
Ryanair Abandons Alicante Airport After Dispute Ryanair has transferred thousands of passengers from Alicante airport to San Javier following an ongoing dispute with the airport authorities in Alicante over passengers disembarking on foot from its aircraft. The authorities had wanted Ryanair to pay for the portable steps to allow their passengers to disembark, but Ryanair had refused. Ryanair had pulled out of San Javier Airport some months ago and this affected tourism in the area quite badly. The regional Head of Culture and Tourism, Pedro Alberto Cruz, has
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Although the nal stronghold of the Moors, Granada, fell in 1492, Spain was not safe from hostile threats from North Africa. Indeed, in the next century, raids on the Murcian coastline by Berber pirates seeking goods, animals and slaves, became a constant threat and trouble. One countermeasure taken was the building of watchtowers along the coast to give advance warning of the pirates approach. Today, some of these towers still remain. There are four within a very short distance around Mazarrn which are well worth going to see. T h e Molinete is in the heart of Mazarrn and easily visible as a circular watchtower on a prominent hillock. There has been considerable r e c e n t restoration w o r k , aimed also at making the area a pleasant green space in the urban environment. It is now a fenced urban park with a gated access. The way up is on well made paths and just below the tower there is a viewing area with excellent views of the surrounding area. Although small, the tower is an impressive structure, built on a base of rock several feet high. The tower itself is a stone structure, now only several metres high, open to the air, and of quite a restricted diameter. Clearly, at one time, it would have had two or more oors. The Molinete was commissioned by King
Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1490. For that reason, it is also known as the Tower of the Catholic Monarchs. It is superbly situated despite being a short distance inland, and there is a magnicent view of the surrounding area from it. It would, therefore, have been an excellent vantage point despite its restricted size, occupying a marvelous defensive position even if it could not house many people. The Castle of los Vlez, however, is prominent a very short distance to the north-west across a small depression. Saint Isabel Tower (Torre Santa Isabel) stands on a promontory a n d overlooks the indoor market in Puerto de Mazarrn and can be quite easily accessed from the surrounding area. It is very much more complete than its counterpart in Mazarrn. The reason for which it was built in the 16th Century, however, was identical to keep watch and warn local farmers and shermen of the possible arrival of Berber pirates. Its construction began in 1576. Today, the buildings below in Puerto de Mazarrn have obscured the towers vantage point which, once, would have given good views out to sea. The monument also has other names the Tower of the Summit (Torre de la Cumbre) and the Old Tower of the Port (Torre Vieja del Puerto). Inside the
circular tower are two domed vaults and on its top, there are incomplete and rather imsy looking railings. There is an arched window half way up the tower on one side, and a similar window rather higher up above the entrance door. The entrance to the tower itself is, however, closed by an iron grille, but inside, is a further staircase going up and round to give access to a higher level. The walls are perhaps 1.5 to 2 metres in thickness.
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Torre de los Caballos is to be found at the side of the Iglesia de la Pursima in Bolnuevo, which is of mid-20th Century construction, and which was built over some earlier ruins. It dates from the 16th Century and appears remarkably complete with external decorations and a castellated top. It has small windows in the walls which are mainly blocked up and a door half way up with an iron railing across it. It was built on a small hill from which Bolnuevo Beach and part of the Cope Cove were easily visible. Its square shape housed three stages in its interior, which were linked originally with a solid building annexed to it as a fort. The tower is documented in Mazarrns municipal archives from 1577. However, by 1798, there was reference to the tower having been abandoned for over a century and, by 1801, it was simply described as ruined.
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The tower has undergone recent restoration and repair and is open to visitors, but it is as well to check days and times with the Mazarrn Tourist Ofce or Town Hall. When we last visited it (one Saturday morning in November 2011), the entrance area had a display about the 1585 Miracle, when it is said that the appearance of the Virgin caused Berber pirates to abandon a raid on Mazarrn. In addition, there were papers from the towns archives, including one from 1660, giving permission to the local shermen to use the tower to house and repair their shing tackle. Access to the towers rst oor is by way of a spiral staircase and there we found another display, this time about the coastal watchtowers themselves. Several had once possessed artillery pieces. The Bolnuevo tower ground oor originally had a water deposit, while the rst oor was used for accommodation and storage. Unfortunately, when we were last there, access to the top terrace of the tower was temporarily impossible. If you are lucky enough to be able to get on to the top, the views of the Bay of Mazarrn are said to be spectacular! Torre Santa Elena is p e r h a p s the most prominent of the landmarks in and around
the coastal village of La Azoha near Mazarrn. In 2009/10, substantial restoration work took place on the approaches and the tower which now prevent unauthorized vehicular access. It is a good but enjoyable walk of perhaps a kilometre from La Azohia to reach the tower. However, by way of consolation, the views are excellent down into Mazarrn Bay and to the small harbour in La Azoha. In addition, before you reach the tower itself, there is a sign indicating a mirador (viewpoint) down a footpath and some steps, which you descend to reach a fenced, semi-circular area looking out over the Bay of Mazarrn with the sea immediately below.
value. A metal spiral staircase leads to the entrance into the building, which is some four or ve metres above the actual tower base, where the walls are very thick (perhaps t h r e e metres). Following restoration, the tower was shut to visitors when we last visited it, with iron grilles covering the entry. No doubt the Ayuntamiento or Tourist Ofce in Cartagena will be able to advise of when it may be open to visitors. Nevertheless, it is well worth visiting the tower even if you cannot go inside. If you go when it is open and are able to ascend the spiral staircases to the roof, you will see why a watchtower was built here. The whole of the Bay of Mazarrn unfolds before you.
The tower forms part of the defensive system which the Emperor Charles I wished to establish along the Mediterranean coast. According to one notice, it was constructed between 1556 and 1598 and furnished with armaments. It would warn the local inhabitants of impending danger by smoke during the day and re at night. It remained in active service until the start of the 19th Century when it began to lose its military
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Salmern - Volcn de Salmern - Hornos de Azufre On Sunday October 28th at 8am, the beginning of winter began with a drop in temperature. The day began with 4C while we met at the Tourist Ofce before starting a new route to Salmern. We visited a group of old kilns still containing the mineral sulphur and we crossed a road in the middle of an area burned by a re last summer. We arrived at the strange buildings that look like ghosts of the past and that have lived hidden and forgotten in the midst of reforestation. Much of this area was subjected to deforestation to supply fuel for the furnaces of the local areas and miners. The ovens are perfect domes; some well preserved and they aroused many questions about their operation. Some retain the mineral inside; others have cracks that run up and down tunnels of unknown function. There is no doubt of the harsh working conditions endured by workers in the mining of sulphur. We also observed the effects of the re during reforestation; rst the scorched earth and
then we saw many plants that had bloomed through the damaged earth.
told us the legend of love that surrounds this place. We rounded the volcanic outcrop to the west side and climbed up to the summit where there was evidence of the ancient inhabitants. At the top there were stunning views over the Vega del Segura, the Sierra del Carche, Espua Pajares and Cerro Lomas Altas. When we left the ravine, we again discovered int, but instead of white it was a very dark brown. We walked back through the reforested area near to the Barrio de Triana, a rocky outcrop and again found an excellent viewpoint over the rice plains of Segura with groves of poplars and yellow leaves, reminding us that it is autumn. We got off the viewpoint that it is actually a strange formation of limestone formed by the remains of bivalve shells and plants which have made carbonated whimsical shapes in the rock. We also found a pen for a javelin and a pair of breeding boars. After the tour, we drove up to the village of La Minas Albacete to have chips and peppers, and chorizo sausage. Another day over where our landscapes, we have shown their secrets. 16th December at 8am, leaving from the Tourist Ofce in Moratalla, or 9pm from Caada de la Cruz Before beginning the walk, we pass through the bakery in Caada where we will taste some typical Christmas sweets traditional to the area. Then we will drive to the outskirts of el Cortijo de Aguas Blancas leaving Cerro de la Bastida. We will see a breed of goats called Blanca Celtibrica which are untamed and very small. This is one of the few areas that has this important herd of Spain. The owner, heir to an ancient lineage of shepherds, follows a very denite line to promote a certain type of antler. We will then proceed to start the ascent of la Pea or Piedra de Moratalla, as they call it here, the second highest peak of the Region of Murcia at 1968 metres. The hillside is populated with pine trees where you can nd the parasite mistletoe and twisted oak trees that remind us of a not-too-distant past when this area was a major producer of coal. From the summit we will have superb views of some sierras of Albacete, La Sagra and the mountains of Lorca beyond the hills of Caravaca.
We returned to the cars to go to the village where we had lunch sitting at a manor house, testament to a glorious past in which cultivation of mulberry trees to feed silkworms and mining, turned into a ourishing empire of Salmern with enormous economic activity. A female hawk evolved before our eyes, causing a stampede of collared doves and pigeons. The temperature rose as we began the ascent of Cerro del Monegrillo which was actually a volcano of 57 million years ago, when this area was a large saline lake, remnants of the former Norbtico Strait, one of the jewels of Murcian geology, which was of interest globally, due to the rarity of ultrapotassic rocks or lamproticas. During the ascent, we found curious ints formed during volcanic activity. We also noted the inuence of the River Segura on the micro-climate that is generated on these volcanic slopes, which are strangely wet, despite the lack of rain. At last we reached the edge that showed many vestiges of the ancient inhabitants of the area, who chose this esplanade to live. Entones Juan Mazon saw a bird that moved through the rock wall and through binoculars we saw that this was an Acentor, an alpine high mountain bird which visits in winter. We faced the dividing the summit, the Grieta de Santa Marca, while Lola
MARA Christmas Market You will nd us in front of the Bar Bogart in Mula on 1st December from 9.30am where you can buy a ticket for our Christmas Rafe, have a mince pie, or just come along to support us. We are having our MARA Fun Day in Fortuna on the 8th December. Call Marion on 628 811 188 for more details, or if you would like to book a stall. We will be having a rafe, tombola, fun for the kids and much more. If you are interested in supporting us by meeting once a month for menu del dia for just 10 per person, then please call Marion on 628 811 188. This is a social event held the 2nd Friday of each month. We also hold a small rafe sponsored by one of our
members. Our f e a this is and her special t u r e month Raya this is story.
My name is Raya. When the nice people who volunteer for MARA found me I was very sick. They did not think I would live, as I had leishmania and my liver and kidneys were not working very well. One of the volunteers took me home and looked after me and gave me my medicine. He wrapped me up in blankets to keep me warm and he
made special food for me. That was 6 months ago and now I am a happy healthy little girl living with my foster mum. I only need one tablet a day now and a blood test once a year. I love to play and I love going for a walk. Most of all I love a cuddle. I am now ready for my forever home and if you think that you could adopt me please telephone Keith on 628 811 188 or 968 979 865 and he will arrange for you to meet me. I hope you like my picture.
As a Christian couple we arrived to live in Cehegin just 18 months ago to discover there seemed to be no English speaking Christian Fellowship to be found anywhere in the area, so we have taken it upon ourselves to open up our home and welcome folk to join us in sharing the good news of Jesus. Matthew 18 v 20 tells us: For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. We started by holding a coffee morning which led to our garden concert when Rhythm & Joy with Dave Scott Morgan, formally from Electric Light Orchestra, his wife Mandy and Alan on the key board entertained us with their music which
expressed where they are now in their Christian walk. There was a barbecue enjoyed by all and the evening ended with some rock music catering for all tastes. Our most recent event was on Remembrance Day when we paid tribute to those who gave their lives, followed by a shared lunch. We are aiming at holding an informal gettogether each month primarily focusing on Christian Fellowship and our next event is to be a Candle Lit Carol Service with mince pies and mulled wine to warm you up on 16th December starting at 4pm. Look out for the posters with details and a map of how to nd us.
Tuesday mornings from 11:30am nd us sharing Gods word for an hour or so over coffee and Welsh cakes, so why not join us for some Fellowship? You would be warmly welcomed.
If you would like to contact us regarding anything we have publicised, or may be planning in the future, or you would just like a chat, please email lynda.spain@ or derek.tycymru@ hotmail.co.uk talktalk.net Tel 633 447 937
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January 2013 Pantomime - Dick Whittington Rehearsals are now in full swing for our Panto. Our pleas for younger members have been answered and we are delighted to welcome two beautiful y o u n g ladies, Olivia and Cati, to our midst.
We are also very privileged to be joined by Clifford and Julia whose musical air and expertise will enormously enhance our musical numbers. These include popular songs such as Im on the Top of the World, Shoop Shoop Song, Wouldnt It Be Luverly?, Zip-a-deedoo-dah and The Lambeth Walk, so plenty of songs for you to sing along to with us. You all know the story of Dick Whittington and his Cat, but our version has a few surprises. During Dicks journey to London to seek his fortune, he meets some wellknown characters such as Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Goldilocks and Snow White. Surprise! Surprise! Well, thats what Panto is all about isnt it? (Oh yes it is!).
The venues and dates of the performances are: 26th and 27th January 2013 - La Molata Social Centre, nr. Los Muoces (near Camposol) 1st February 2013 - El Auditorio, Casa de Cultura, Bullas For more information contact: Pat Hunt 644 400 123 patsy.hunt@gmail.com www.cloudninedramagroupmurcia. com
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On Saturday 3rd November we nally completed a beautiful walk in Moratalla. This walk had been planned for the last 2 years, but had to be cancelled due to bad weather. It was due on the 27th October, but again it rained. However, we eventually managed to walk on the 3rd November. Andrea was determined to lead this walk despite Rob skiving at home with Shingles! 9 of us met at 10am at the La Puerta Campsite car park. We then car-shared for 10 minutes to the start of the walk. We set off with Chrissie kindly bringing up the rear. The rst 7kms were a steady uphill climb on rough and sometimes very loose stones. It followed the valley of the River Alharabe and the stream Hondares on the lower part of the Sierra de la Muela. We passed Somogil pool, a secluded bathing site, heading towards the 500 year old Holm Oak tree to have refreshments. We then continued upwards to the waterfall and turtle pool which we passed over and continued onwards to
part in this arduous but worth while walk and many thanks to Andrea for leading this walk - at last! Lets hope that by the time he is reading this, Rob will be feeling much better.
an open plateau and El Cortigo de Hondares. Despite showery weather and sunshine at times, we all enjoyed the wonderful views. After looping around we rejoined the path from the waterfall for our descent. Total time was about 5 hours. Many thanks to all who took
WARM (Walkers Around the Region of Murcia) is a friendly group of people who enjoy walking. We cover the region of Murcia, although at the moment the majority of our members live in the Northwest of the region (Mula, Bullas, Calasaparra, Cehegn and Moratalla). We have a wide variety of walks for the coming year and a reasonable degree of tness is required for all of them. The walks can be anything from 3 to 7 hours with lunch being a picnic or a meal in a local restaurant. The walks are arranged by the members and each member takes full responsibility for their walk. Full details of each walk are normally issued around a week in advance. If you would like to join us then please contact warm2005@gmail.com for further information and a copy of this seasons programme.
Everywhere is so wet after all the rain, but it does have its good side. We have not had to water the garden or ll the pool up and the ducks love it! There are wild mushrooms growing everywhere and you can see cars parked up at the side of the road while people go off into the woods and elds looking for these Spanish delicacies. There are van loads of them being sold outside bars and restaurants and of course the local markets. We prefer the traditional mushrooms and these can also be found in the elds at this time of the year. Just make sure that you know what you are eating! Is the River Segura Clean Enough To Drink? Since the discovery of an otter trapped in the dam at Cieza the local politicians and farmers have been told by the experts that the River Segura is clean, healthy and can be adapted for drinking water. Previously there was no evidence of otters, which live in colonies, living in this area, but there now appears that otters are using this area to breed and are living in the river between Calasparra and Moratalla. The authorities are now in the process of investigating a project to treat the river water for human consumption. If this is successful, it will mean that this area will not be so reliant on water being piped in from other areas. V Child Drawing Contest The Address Environmental Walking Activities and the Via Verde Foundation of Spanish Railways announces the 5th Childrens Drawing Contest: The Via Verde and Christmas. Participants may be all children from 1st to 6th grade and must complete the drawing that will be free and you only need the Via Verde to relate to some aspect of Christmas. The deadline for receipt of drawings will be Tuesday December 11th.
Three categories have been established according to the elementary school: A) of 1st and 2nd B) 3 and 4 C) 5 and 6 For each category there will be three winners, who will receive promotional products of the Via Verde. Of these nine winning pictures one will be the nal winner, who will get the most votes in a poll on line conducted through the website www.viasverdes. com. The winning picture will be used on the Christmas card this year for the management of environmental activities of the Via Verde and the FFE. The competition aims to encourage parents and teachers to teach the little ones what the Via Verde is and thus instil a new culture of leisure that is healthy with sustainable mobility and outdoor sports through greenways. Encourage your little ones to enter the contest! And pass it to everyone you know. Cehegn Scene On the last Sunday of every month in the Plaza del Castillo the highest point in the Casco Antiguo there is a craft market known as El Mesoncico. There you will nd more than 50 craftsmen of the area with stalls displaying such products as cured meats, hams, pottery, cakes, wines, cheeses, etc. Each of the monthly markets has a different theme showing traditional and local crafts. You will be able to taste and enjoy the foods and products most typical to this area. On Sunday 23rd December you will be able to see how to make the traditional turrn and taste the product. Furthermore, you can enjoy the taste of other typical Christmas sweets and listen to traditional music performed by Cuadrilla de Animeros from Campillo de los Jimnez.
Free parking is available at the Marble Technology Centre situated in Carretera Murcia, approached from the West. A free bus service is operated to the market place every 20 minutes. The Archaeological See of Begastri is opened for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2pm. You will be able to see a video presentation followed by a guided tour to see the remains of the Iberian culture before the IV century B.C. Free Nature Walks Cehegin provides a variety of landscapes which include woods, mountains, hills, sloping valleys, scrubland and streams. These natural habitats host ora and fauna of special interest which provide a priceless tourist and educational resource. These walks take place on the last Saturday of each month. They are designed for people of all ages who enjoy hiking at fairly easy levels which makes them accessible for the whole family.The tourist walks are free and start at 9am and are between 4 and 9km, and will take 2-3 hours. On the 29th of December we will visit the Valle del Aceniche. This is a spectacular valley with vineyards, surrounded by beautiful mountains, where activities like farming and wine-producing are combined with hiking. The walk is about 7km and is graded as an easy walk. It should take approximately 2.5hrs. *The Ecological Park Will Be Closed Until Further Notice* Any further enquiries please contact the New Cehegin Tourist Ofce located in front of the Town Hall on 968 723 550 or visit our tourist website www.turismocehegin.es Santiago Leo Cehegin Tourist Ofce
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Extra, extra, read all about it! It was no ordinary night on an ordinary Judean hillside near an ordinary Judean town. These were no ordinary shepherds tending their sheep and in the town of Bethlehem it was no ordinary couple who were searching for somewhere to shelter for the night and give birth to their rst child. Also, this child about to be born in the coming few hours was no ordinary child. In fact, there was nothing ordinary about the event that was taking place just over two thousand years ago in Israel; what was about to happen would change the history of the world forever. God was about to do something that was extraordinary. The word means, surprising,
remarkable, outside the normal way, and not part of the regular pattern. Father God could have deposited His Son Jesus miraculously on our earth if He had wanted to, but no, He chose to use people who were willing to let Him use them to bring about His glorious plan for His precious creation; and it all happened in a most remarkable moment. God became a Man. Max Lucado describes it like this. God became a man. Divinity arrived. Heaven opened herself and placed her most precious one in a human womb. No more would God be somewhere up there He, Jesus, was here, amongst His creation, and those not so ordinary shepherds were beating a trail into Bethlehem to nd him and nd Him they did. What a night it had been for them. One minute half dozing round the campre, just doing ordinary things they had maybe done for many years before; same old hillsides, same old sheep, same old routine and the same old starry skies. Then, in an instant, everything changed for them and for the whole world. Something unbelievable, something extraordinary happened and the black night sky lit up in an instant with the most glorious light that these men had ever seen in their lives. That night these ordinary men had an extraordinary encounter with God. The angel standing before them said Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people. For to you is born this day in the town of David, a Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord! And this will be a sign for you [by which you will recognize Him]; you will nd [after searching] a Baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. Then suddenly there appeared with the angel an army of the troops of heaven, praising God and saying Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is well pleased. You can imagine them saying to each other Well I did not expect that, and they set off at speed to see for themselves if it was true what the angel had said to them and it was. The Bible goes on to say that after they had found Jesus, they returned to their sheep glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen. When God touches our lives he turns ordinary people into extraordinary people. This Christmastime there is good news of great joy for you and for all people. God loves you so much and wants you to have an encounter with Him. The Bible tells us that if we seek Him we will nd Him. It may not be like the shepherds experience and may seem to be very low key in comparison; maybe you will not see a heavenly host of angels surrounding you but you will know in your heart that something extraordinary has happened. Life never needs to be routine and ordinary again. Have a blessed Christmas and New Year from all at Wellspring Church.
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Quiz questions on the November 2012 Costa Clida Chronicle

1. 2. 3. Who has a new ofce on Camposol? Who wrote Crossre? What can Home from Home offer you?
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Where might you nd your favourite curry? What was the herb of the month in November? Who is offering traditional Italian cooking with a Italian chef and Italian pizza maker? Who offers Salglaze
secondary glazing? 8. 9. What was special about November 14th? What is META riding centre offering on December 9th? Who is offering to keep you warm and cosy this winter?
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47 City in Yemen 49 Positive vote 50 Keep someone in ofce 53 Tans 57 Small bunch of owers 58 Computer picture button 60 Bass horn 61 Vice __ 62 Quote 63 Soon 64 Unwanted insects 65 France & Germany river 66 Waiting place DOWN 1 Brazen 2 Canal 3 Make 4 Spanish dancer 5 Fire starter 6 Disclose 7 American Cancer Society (abbr.) 8 Synonym selector 9 Started 10 Isolated 11 Chimney dirt 12 Niche
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Hello again from Bob with your latest Welcome update. Havent we had some awful weather? Several days of rain, and after that, even more! Good for the garden and the wild owers on the campo, but not much good when you want to get out and about. Still, we dont get the frost and fog we all left behind, so not too much to complain about. We went to Benidorm in October and stayed at the Helios Hotel. The weather there was glorious, and Fran and I went on the boat trip out to the island in the bay, and then onto the glass-bottomed boat to see the marine life. There were literally thousands of sh, some big some small, and if youve never been on it, you must put it on your list you wont be disappointed. The show at Benidorm Palace was as usual fantastic, excellent hotel, good company, and another Welcome hit. The October Dance saw the return of the popular Ricky Levazza and also the lovely Karen Noble. Karen sang a selection of classical songs to a silent audience; except when it came to the applause, of course. Well done Karen - it was fantastic. Ricky soon had everyone dancing, and the feeling was that this was one of the
best ever Welcome nights. Come back soon. December Events: 5th Ladies Day with coach to the new shopping mall in La Zenia, on to Torrevieja with time to explore before we go to the Lounge Bar for an evening of rst-class entertainment. Just 12. 12th Christmas Party Dance with the return of Rob Sweeney from Benidorm, and new to this area, the fabulous voice of Rhionne. 11 (5 for chicken and chips). 31st New Years Eve Dance. There are a few tickets left when we will see the Entertainers Show featuring Nick Gold and Dan Davey and Steves disco. There will be a served buffet, and tickets are just 19. This is a good way to bring in the New Year with your friends. A coach is also available for 7 so the drivers can have a night off. January 9th Games Night at just 3, with Beetle Drive, Bingo and Quiz. Always good fun. January 23rd Welcome Dance when we have Buddy Holly, The Everlys, Roy Orbison, Barry Manilow and a few more for just 8. Tickets are on sale for the St Valentines Day Spectacular Show featuring the Jazz Singer, Gene Pitney and Matt Christian. Were going to the Mijas Races again in February, leaving here on 16th, for two nights at the Hotel Triton in Benalmadena. We go to the races the following day for another day of fun, and on the return journey home on 18th we go to the historic town of Ronda. Sitting on two sides of a ravine, Ronda has fantastic views across the countryside, and is a sight
not to be missed. 150 for a long weekend of fun and laughs. NEWS FLASH! We are going to Seville on September 16th for 4 nights, 5 days staying at the luxury 4 star Hotel Becquer. For more details call Rosemary 620 105 179 B o o k / J i g s a w Swap date for December is 4th only. Call Jo on 669 457 985 for more details. Crib Night is also 4th December at just 1 entry fee. There is no Petanca in December because of Christmas and New Year holidays. Welcome is open to everyone; there is no membership, just come along and meet friends old and new. All dances are nonsmoking, and delicious tapas are available at the bar. For full details of all events and ticket sales, call Rosemary on 620 105 179, or email rosemarybeak@hotmail.com, or visit www.welcomegroupspain.com.
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Its the season to be jolly and hasnt it come round quickly! Our Christmas Lunch is to be held at Trevi Bar, Camposol 2pm on Wednesday 5 December, at a cost of 15 a person. Starter, main and sweet. Sorry if youve missed it. Mondays as you will know is the day that I stand on the carpark on B sector collecting your unwanted goods, so why not come down on the 17 December? We will be having mince pies and sherry and as a speciality I am bringing two of our donkeys. SORRY, theyre not giving rides; they are there to show what work we do, besides taking in dogs. We would love to bring the other animals in our care, but time, space and transportation has to be considered. We do hope that you will be able to come and see them. Homed these past few weeks are, Pippa who was homed on Camposol; Rory is in Elche; Biscuit is now a UK resident and Carla is learning German as she travels on 8 December. Her travelling companion will be Linford. He was being chased by a pack of dogs and he fell off a small bridge into the rambler. He was a little shaken and allowed his rescuers to put him into a travel box to be brought to us. Whats so good about that?
the dogs were creating over, to nd Poppet cowering in a corner. She has got over her ordeal now and is a lively girl about 18 months old and a small mixed breed very much like a Jack Russell.
Linford is a black pot bellied piglet. He has tried to get himself a couple of surrogate mothers, namely Babe and Trufe, but they just dont want to know. His story was reported on our facebook page and Jasmine who lives on a farm in Germany has said that she would love him (as a pet of course), so his travel has been booked. Problem is that when dogs nd new homes there are always ones out there waiting to be rescued and this month Poppet was thrown over our wall about 1.30am. Luckily Kevin was still awake and went outside to see what
May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year and a special thank you to all at the Costa Clida Chronicle for the wonderful publicity they have given us over the past year. Andrea
Sometimes in our lives we meet special people, and on October 21st at the Olive Branch Christian Fellowship, we met such a person. Pastor Gordon Burgess came to give a word at the Church. He is a pioneer to Spain; he arrived 51 years ago(!) in the days of Franco, so not an easy time to bring a message of hope to those who did not know Jesus Christ. Gordon is 84 years young and so passion-
ate about his faith; he shared some of his experiences about the early days in the sixties, and brought a chapter in Ezekiel. He had the congregation listening intently, and he has a good sense of humour so there was plenty of laughter. A Holy man still well sought after by many Churches and organisations to bring a message. We celebrated our annual harvest festival on November 4th, so many thanks to all
the members of the OBCF for their generous contributions - a special thank you to Peter Mockridge for his excellent sheaf of bread. All donations of food went to GomaD. We are coming up to Christmas once again, the time when as Christians we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ; a time when children remember a baby born in a stable, but, Jesus grew into a man and went to a cruel cross for all of us. He bore our burdens and sins and died, but He rose on the third day to sit at the right hand of His Father in heaven. Do you know Him? Come along and nd out more. You will be assured of a warm welcome. We take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy and blessed Christmas. For more information contact Pastors Ralph and Margaret Locke on 968 199 622 or 618 720 181 Our Sunday morning service at the Community Centre on Camposol B starts at 10.30am each week.
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Elizabeth Noble was born in Buckinghamshire, but she lived in Toronto for several years. She now lives in New York and Surrey with her husband and two daughters. She studied English at Oxford University and after graduating embarked on a career in publishing before taking up writing full time. Elizabeth worked for several large publishing houses before having the children and when they were at nursery school, she began her career in writing, starting with her rst novel The Reading Group. She is the author of numerous novels and researches her novels by activities such as abseiling 100 foot off of a viaduct, learning how to gamble, and she even danced on stage in a Las Vegas show. The Girl Next Door - 2010 It turns out that the kind and generous Nancy may have made a few enemies, starting with her boss at the diner where she was a part-
time waitress, and even the publisher of the Eagle-Examiner. Carters investigation of this seemingly simple story soon has him in big trouble with his full-time editor and sometime girlfriend, Tina Thompson, not to mention the rest of his bosses at the paper, but he cant let it go. The story is just too good, and it keeps getting better, but will his nose for trouble nally take him too far? The Way We Were - 2010 Susannah and Rob were childhood sweethearts, but as with most early love affairs, they broke up, moved on and then found themselves in very different places and not entirely happy but then, who is? A chance meeting between them sends shockwaves through their lives. What happens when your rst love makes a surprise appearance? Is fate telling you its time for a second chance or should you simply walk away and let the past become ancient history? Susannah and Rob just arent able to forget the way they were and the world is about to realise the consequences of their reunion. The Girl Next Door - 2009 For Eve Gallagher, home is miles away in England since she and her husband relocated to an apartment building on New Yorks Upper East Side. Life isnt remotely coming up roses. Violet has lived in the building for decades, but shes always kept her-
self apart, until Eves loneliness touches her heart and friendship blossoms. Jason Kramer in Apartment 6A is no longer sure he loves his wife, but hes head-over-heels for Rachael Schulman in 6B. Meeting Emily Mikanowski from 3A turns Trip Graylings world upside down. Its love at rst sight, but he needs help from Charlotte, the shy romance addict in 2A, if hes going to win the girl. Dreams come true, hearts are broken and noone is left unchanged when the secrets and desires hidden behind closed doors are nally brought into the light. The Friendship Test 2006 They say the friends you make at college are with you for life, and for Tamsin, Reagan, Sarah and Freddie that certainly seems to be the case. With student life stretching ahead of them, they bonded years ago over too many bottles of wine and great gossip; ill-fated love affairs and essay deadlines were the only clouds on their horizon. Although the four women have little in common, this seems to make them greater friends, and they swear theyll always be there for one another, but twenty years is a long time to keep a promise. When tragedy plays a hand, their friendship is put to the ultimate test. Can they put their troubles and differences aside and remember the simple joy of their younger selves? After all, friends should always come rst, shouldnt they?
La Molata, Los Muoces, Caadas De Alhama DONT FORGET Club Is Closed on Friday 7th December! (Disco Night) Sadly the hall will not be available for use on this night as their hosts, Antonio & Cheryl, are to enjoy a well-earned pre-Christmas break. Calida Country re-opens on Friday 21st December. 21st December Heralding the welcome return of the fantastic Red Strokes, Clida Countrys answer to the world renowned Garth Brooks, playing a mix of traditional and modern country and line dancing music guaranteed to get your toes tapping. Also in attendance will be Codys Country C&W western wear stall! A fantastic nights entertainment for all! Make sure you dont miss it! Entry 5 per person. 4th January A short OPEN FORUM, designed to allow suggestions for the possible continued improvement of Clida Country CMC is to be held at the club from 8pm. Following this open forum, Crooning Country CM Disco will be
playing CM dance music for the rest of the evening. Entry 5 per couple or 3 for singles. Put a note in your diary now! 18th January A n o t h e r nights fabulous country music entertainment; this time in the company of fabulous local songstress, Christine King. Always a rm favourite at Clida Country, this little lady is equally at home with any style of music, but when she puts her Stetson on, its a case of look out girls youve got competition! Singing a mix of many CM Divas such as Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Billie Jo Spears and many more, this will be a night to remember. Entry 5 per couple. The club is located at the Social Club, La Molata, Los Muoces take the exit just north of the Condado de Alhama (Polaris World) exit, located just off the RM32/MU 603, (signposted Venta Aledo & Los Muoces), about 10km from Camposol. It is a non-member club, and is a non-prot making organisation. A small entrance fee is charged to cover costs, and any excess is dedicated to the Community Ambulance Fund Espaa (CAFE).
The club normally meets twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 8pm. The entrance fee on live artist or cabaret nights (normally 3rd Fridays) is 5 per person and just 5 per couple (3 per single) on Country Disco nights (normally 1st Fridays) Boasting a large dance oor, the venue is also a licensed premises, with drinks at Spanish prices and their hosts, Antonio & Cheryl, maintain a superb kitchen. The sh and chips are, reportedly, to die for! Advance bookings for meals are recommended and should be made direct to Cheryl on 619 003 022. If you fancy a bit of a boogie on a Friday night or simply want to put into practice what youve been learning at your line dance classes go along and give it a try! Just remember to Keep It Country! For further information on whats going on, contact Mervyn Booth on 968 163 082 or visit their Facebook page at: Clida Country Country Music Club
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Camposolers Community Group Website Camposolers Yahoo is a private website and membership is restricted to Home Owners on the Camposol Urbanisation. Camposolers is a genuine community site that has been serving Camposol Home Owners continuously for nearly 10 years and has a knowledgeable and generous membership. Providers of group sites dictate policy and Camposolers has responded to any detrimental change in policy by seeking a new provider of Group Discussion sites. On the 25th April 2012 Camposolers moved to Yahoo, the 2nd move in 10 years. Camposolers Yahoo Home Page displays a list of the most recent message topic titles
and the rst line or two of the message. Clicking a title of any topic takes you to the whole message. You are offered a Rich Text Compose box and Message Search facility. Currently 20 Photo Albums are in use. Useful information is available in over 80 separate Folders. There is a facility to advertise your Local Business. Used items for sale can be advertised. You can also select an option to keep in touch by email. Members are encouraged to debate, seek and provide information or just socialise. Membership of Camposolers includes a simple click of the mouse for membership of its sister site Camposolers 2003 which provides access to the Camposol Council Ofce. The site caters for Mazarrn Council
information and help, local politics, Camposol committees and Camposol issues. It is supported with Photo Albums and a number of folders with relevant information. If you are a home owner on Camposol and wish to be a part of Camposols Community Group, please email reg_rogers@hotmail. com for an application to join Camposolers. I am pleased to have this opportunity to wish all readers of the Costa Clida Chronicle a very Merry Christmas and all you wish for in the year 2013. Owner of Camposolers and Camposolers 2003
Mazarrn is a town with many people having photography as a hobby, but until now there was no group to unite those interested in this topic. A group moved by this passion, have formed Photographic F20-Association of Mazarrn . This association was founded in order to promote, encourage and make both cultural and recreational activities relating to photography and all its variants. To achieve this, Photographic F20-Association of Mazarrn will promote and organize various activities, such as courses, contests, lectures, exhibitions, photographic outputs, etc... Some activities, such as two nights out to photograph the Milky Way, by workshop on
and retouching ash at the Hotel La Cumbre in Mazarrn. Scheduled workshops have been free, and addressed to all interested members interested. Future scheduled activities include a workshop of still life, with El Colmado; a landscape with use of lters photography workshop; a night out to photograph the Gemnidas; an introductory course to digital photography, among other activities. Anyone interested can apply for discharge or follow the activities on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ groups/265499260217038 and http:// www.f20.es. For more information please email asociacionf20@gmail.com
macro with a reversed lens photography, given by Murcian photographer Juan Aragn have already been made and on November 10, the famed photographer of fashion Platty Garca gave a workshop on Portrait with hand
FREEVIEW? (Well almost!) The Lions Club of Mazarrn Baha recently announced the results of their latest limited rafe. The draw took place outside the Namaste bar/restaurant on Camposol Sector B on Friday 28 September and the winning ticket number 51 -was pulled out of the pot by Mrs Kath Owen of Camposol Sector B. The lucky winner was Mrs Pat Morgan of Sector A. Pat says she cant believe it as she was already considering buying a new television for her husband for his birthday! The rafe organiser, Lion Diane Little, says that she hopes that their next limited rafe will be for a laptop computer! Watch this space!
the rst week in December. On any Friday 11am-1pm on Camposol Sector B Commercial Centre, you can check out what Lions are doing locally, or by visiting their Facebook page at Mazarrn Baha Lions or by calling 618 958 816 Sponsored Walk On behalf of the Lions Club of Mazarrn Bahia we would like to thank everyone who helped make our Strides Diabetes Awareness Sponsored Walk on Saturday 10th November such a wonderful success. All the money raised will go towards sending more children with diabetes to a special summer camp especially for children with diabetes in 2013. We were thrilled to announce that we plan to send ten children next summer. On behalf of all these children we thank you as always for your continued help and support. The day was lovely and sunny, which was a great relief to everyone after all the rain. Our special thanks go out to the many walkers, including a little Spanish girl of six who ended up
walking 9km. Several dogs, some wearing the Strides T-Shirts, accompanied their owners which brought a smile to everyone. Thank you also to their many sponsors, who gave both nancial support and encouragement throughout the day. Many thanks to Sue and Paul from Healthy H 2 O for providing all our walkers with bottles of water, for Dawn Heron and the Calida Caring Agency for their support during the day to test blood glucose levels, as well as giving samples of various diabetic cakes. What a lovely treat for all the walkers. We were also supported by Cruz Roja en Mazarrn for the day and several of the volunteers of the association also joined in to walk. Our grateful thanks to you all The work of the Lions of Mazarrn continues with our Carrier of Happiness when we help brighten the lives of several hundred less fortunate children in our local area by marking their festive season with a special gift for each of them. We will also be starting Operational Kilo at Consum Supermarket, Camposol B where you can give an item of non- perishable food to us. All the food donated will be passed on Cruz Roja en Mazarrn to help in their support of the families in the Mazarrn area. Do you have any unwanted items of bric-a-brac or books etc for us to sell at our weekly stall held every Friday at Camposol B in order that we may continue with our work? As always the Lions of Mazarrn Bahia would like to thank everyone for all their support. We could not do it without you.
Benidorm Palace Dinner Show 20th December Inviting you to push the boat out for a very special Christmas treat, Mazarrn Lions are offering a night out at the superb Benidorm Palace Dinner Show on Thursday 20th December! Coach leaves Camposol at around 5.30pm and returns home after the show. Priced at just 75 each, tickets include travel, top price menu & drinks, and the best show available in SE Spain. Reserve your ticket - now before theyre all gone. A 20 deposit per person secures your place provided full balance is paid by
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Adam Gallego Mazarrn paid a warm tribute to Adrian Adame Gallego on 13 November, in the garden dedicated to his memory, where a year ago he was shot and died three days later.
City Council is working on the integration of all people with disabilities in the workplace. These can be accessed by the Local Employment Centre, located on the second oor of City Hall, from Monday to Friday from 8am12:30pm. You can also request more information about this via phone on 968 339 323 or by email carrillocampos@mazarron.es. The council will continue to promote training policies and business development to citizens who have to face the complicated economic situation in which we live. Cap Recycling The Department of Trade of the City of Mazarrn has launched with the Asociacin de Comerciantes de Mazarrn and Comarca (ACOMA) a campaign to collect plastic caps to help Eva Gimnez Reinaldos , a Lorcan girl of 5 years, suffering from a congenital brain injury since birth The initiative was presented by the Area Councillor, David Fernandez, and the girls cousin, Ismael Gimnez. A poster has been designed that will appear in shop windows associated with ACOMA where anyone can deliver plastic caps, and the City will collect these and deliver them to La Tercia in Lorca, where they will be stored until being forwarded for further processing in Palencia. There are over 50 different types of caps suitable for this type of recycling; the bigger the cap the better, because a ton can raise 200-300. Not only are valid conventional bottle caps wanted, but also those from the packaging of dishwasher detergents, glass and furniture cleaners, pens, creams, shampoos, bath gels , hair gels, among many others. This initiative is open to schools, companies and any type of establishment by contacting the Department of Commerce. Ismael Gimenez said his cousin Eva travels twice a year to the Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential to see Dr. Doman located in Philadelphia and, thanks to recycled plastic caps, her parents are able to meet the cost of treatment and travel to the
United States. Ismael thanked the Consistory and ACOMA for supporting this cause and said progress can be followed through the website evarecicla.blogspot.com Dogs in Mazarrn The Local Police of Mazarrn are campaigning to control the attitudes of citizens and dog owners whose antisocial or careless behaviour causes the discomfort of neighbours and the civil society of Mazarrn. The Councilman for Local Police, Isidro Coy, declared Plain clothes agents will be looking out for dangerous dogs without muzzles, and ning the owners that do not comply with this regulation. Our agents will also be looking at those people that take their dogs for a stroll and do not collect their droppings. We are willing to ne them if we need to. We want to see Mazarrn clean, but it appears that some people do not seem to understand this. Beach Cleaning and Planting During the rst week of November, volunteers from the Asociacin Columbares spent time cleaning the beaches of Las Covaticas and Cabezo de la Pelea with the help of volunteers from the College Antonio Nebrija de Murcia, the Club de Senderismo Amigos de la Naturaleza of Mazarrn. 46 people dedicated their time to this event. Within the section on cleaning, volunteers removed half a ton of garbage from the beaches and also planted nearly 300 plants. The Asociacin Columbares will continue with various activities in the town over the coming weeks, including a talk at the Universidad de Popular of Mazarrn (UPM) on the importance of preserving biodiversity, with particular emphasis on the wealth of ora and fauna that exists in our town. A conference will be held by the Baha de Mazarrn to photograph landscapes, terrain and cliff areas. The best photos taken will be selected for the creation of an online exhibition on the Asociacin Columbares website.
The Mayor of Mazarrn, Gins Campillo, with Adrians parents, Maximo Adame and Toni Gallego, placed a plaque with his name in front of dozens of family, friends and a large number of members of the Municipal Corporation during this event full of restrained emotion. They also discovered a second plaque carrying a letter written to the friends of Adrian. The Mayor thanked the large number of neighbours and friends who came to the garden and thanked the parents and relatives of Adrian. Among them were a large number of young people who, many of whom could not hold back the tears at such an emotional time. A book has been presented to the Casa de la Cultura that includes thoughts, letters and testimonies of family and friends, titled Always in our Hearts. Jobs for the Disabled The Department of Employment, Training and Local Development of Mazarrn Town Council, and the Local Employment Centre, offered jobs for people with disabilities. During the month of October three positions in agriculture have been lled for people with disabilities. Councillor Matilde Blzquez, explained The
The goal, like that of the project, is to involve local people and tourists on environmental conservation and restoration of degraded areas, in order to preserve and protect the environment and natural heritage of all citizens. Walks Around Mazarrn The rst of the three routes that make up the Travesas del Privilegio organized by the Department of Culture of the Council took place on 21 October. Some thirty walkers braved the unstable climate that prevailed during the day but didnt intimidate participants which began in Mojon Beach, at the boundary between Cartagena and Mazarrn, and ended in Parazuelos after nearly seven hours of intense walking. The participants, who came from various geographical locations including Lorca, Murcia and La Manga, were fascinated by the beauty of the coast of Mazarrn and, above all, in the area by the coves at the foot of the Sierra de Las Moreras. Due to the rain, mud hampered progress, but it created excitement and laughter. Finally, the last two hours of walking was in a pleasant autumn sun that served to dry our clothes and bones admitted Calventus. 25 miles was covered and hikers reached their destination at 2.30pm, half an hour ahead of schedule and with an average of 4.5 km / h. The second of these routes was held on Sunday 4 November and travelled west for about 4 hours, covering 12 kilometres. The third walk will be held on December 2 and has been called Limite de Levante. This time the route is about 27 miles, running between Campo Nubla and Mojon beach, with an estimated walk of eight hours, rising to the highest peak of the town of El Algarrobo, where you can enjoy stunning views. Toy Donation The Mayor of Mazarrn, Gins Campillo, accompanied by the Councilmen of Sports of the City Hall of Mazarrn , Andrs Valera and Councillor Luciano Herrero and the President of the Association Tercio Viejo Murciano Enrique V. Gmez recently delivered a great number of toys to the Virgin de la Arrixaca Hospital. These toys were donated by the players of the Ist Torneo Internacional
de Ftbol de Veterano. Along with other members of sports associations, they were welcomed by the Deputy Director of Nursing of the Maternal Child Nursing, Conception Martnez, and her team of doctors. They chatted with the children who were excited with this donation.
Ama, a beloved and famous poem by Gabriel y Galn, and Mariquita Lorente did the same with the poem El banquillo. To nish, all present shared a small meal prepared by the Neighborhood Association Virgen del Carmen. Pastrana Social Centre The Mayor of Mazarrn, Gins Campillo, presided over the re-opening of the Social Centre of Pastrana on 25th October. Also attending were the Councillor for Rural Development, Magdalena Mendez, Councillor for Citizen Participation, David Fernandez and Mayor of Pastrana, Maria Sanchez. Maria Sanchez was pleased that We again have a meeting point for locals, where we can carry out various activities or simply go for a drink with friends thanks to Pedro and Flori. She also thanked the City Council for their support in re-launching the centre. Gins Campillo said This re-opening is another example of the many already undertaken, to give value to our parishes. Gins Campillo recalled works already undertaken including the improvement of various roads and more works in La Majada, Ganuelas, Atalaya, Los Rincones and Balsicas. Library Day On Wednesday 24th October, the Department of Culture of the City of Mazarrn celebrated Library Day (Dia de la Biblioteca), and did so with an activity aimed at the youngest in the municipality. In the Library Gomez Jornada in Mazarrn and in the Library of Puerto de Mazarrn, children enjoyed story telling. Accompanied by their parents, the young actively participated alongside Julia Albaladejo and Mayte Reyero by learning and having fun through stories, which were read by the two storytellers. The celebration of Library Day is an initiative that came from the Spanish Association of Friends of Childrens Book in 1997. It was introduced to promote the existence of a public service to facilitate access to knowledge for all citizens.
The Mayor of Mazarrn, Gins Campillo said This is a small gesture, but one where we hope the boys and girls of the Hospital will enjoy playing with the toys and educational games. He congratulated those responsible for the class by their important and vital work that they carry out so that the children recover as soon as possible and their stay in the hospital is more tolerable. Leiva Theatre On 27 October Leiva Social Hall seemed very small in relation to the large number of people who enjoyed the theatrical group El Talayn which staged the play Los Amores de un Conejo con una Mariposa Llorona. The play was an adaptation of Miguel Morales Mateo, who also took to the stage to portray a character with his fellow actors who played their roles to perfection. Over a hundred residents and citizens gathered. Among them was the Councillor for Social Policy, Equality, Health, Heritage and Museums, Maria Martinez. The actors delighted the audience with this great comedy that brought many laughs from the audience and a standing ovation. It was a fun and free night of theatre enjoyed by all present. The biggest cheers of the night were for Mariquita Lorente and Jos Gallego El Yegero who preceded the play reciting various poems. Pepe El Yegero recited El
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Age Concern at Christmas & the New Year The Christmas Fair is to be held at Lagarto Verde, Puerto de Mazarrn on Saturday 1st December starting at 11.30am and nishing at 3.30pm. The venue is on the Via Axial about half way round, next to the Cine Bahia. There is a 1 entrance which includes a Christmas draw ticket. The draw has a meat voucher, hamper, cake and much more. The fair is expected to attract over 35 stalls, with tombola, cakes, plants, sweets, pies, ceramics, clothes, bags, bling, cards, jewellery, spices, curry mixes and more! There will be a special Harlequin Choir performance at 1pm and Santa Claus himself will appear. If you are interested in running a stall, please phone 634 336 484. The bar and caf will be open for drinks and food all day. Last year hundreds came through the
doors and the whole day was a festive event, enjoyed by all. 53 enjoyed the Menu del Dia at Don Ricardos on October 31st. The afternoon was well worth the 10, with good food capped by a Living In Spain quiz which everyone enjoyed. The next one was on the 28th November at La Barraca in Puerto de Mazarrn with Johnny Sparrow entertaining. These events are always 10 and are held on the last Wednesday in the month. The next will be at the end of January. There are plans afoot for 2013: The two monthly socials; the free one at the start of the month in the Cultural Centre on Camposol and the 10 Menu del Dia on the last Wednesday. Three Age Concern Auctions will also be held with the rst in February - forward warning! Get your items sorted and get ready
to register them for 5. There will be the annual Black and White Ball and other fund raising events. Age Concern is keen to promote the Spanish government scheme for cheap holidays for pensioners. Our volunteers expect to stay busy with home visits, although these depend on demand. Advice/information/tickets will be available at the Cultural Centre, Camposol on Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am-1pm and Fridays 12.30-3.30pm. Tickets also available Friday mornings 10am-1pm outside Bar Salud, Camposol B with bric-a-brac on sale on the last Friday of the month. For advice, information, and tickets in Puerto de Mazarrn please ring 634 336 484 or Camposol 634 310 215
FAST Fundraiser FAST Camposol held their Christmas Fayre on Saturday, 10th November which proved to be a great success. The day started with 30+ stallholders busily setting up displays and decking out their stalls with a spectacular array of goods on offer when the doors opened at 11am. The expectation of a fun lled day packed with happy shoppers during this lead up to Christmas started to buzz around Marianos, adding a really festive feel and helping this unique charity full its goal in raising funds to keep operating for the residents and visitors to Camposol. The doors opened and the people poured in to show their support and soon Marianos was full to bursting point and would have been the envy of any high street store as shoppers jostled and dodged each other to see what was on offer at each and every stall. The atmosphere and festivities were further enhanced by the sounds of clicking bottles from the FAST Tombola Stand and Christmas Carols and festive music supplied by the Wellspring Choir. One of the main events of the day was the FAST Grand Prize Draw which was a complete sell-out. It took place at 2pm with prizes of a 42 Plasma TV, a Digital Camera
and a Halogen Oven, plus a further 50 prizes donated by businesses and individuals. In addition, the FAST Cake Stall manned by FAST Support Volunteers and Fund Raisers proved to be a rip-roaring success displaying a huge variety of delicious cakes and pastries baked by some of our own volunteers and supporters. There was also a FAST Volunteer Recruiting Stand displaying some of the training and trauma equipment in use by the FAST Responders. This was manned by Responders and Support Volunteers who were on hand to answer questions and it is a great pleasure to say that they recruited a further nine volunteers. AN AMAZING 4600 WAS MADE ON THE DAY. FAST is always looking to recruit volunteers, so if you would like to learn a very useful skill, have a caring nature, willing to help people in need of emergency medical assistance and are physically capable of carrying out the requirements of a FAST Responder then please contact the FAST Coordinator on 677 288 003. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all FAST Volunteers for their dedication
and work ethics over the past year, the FAST Support Volunteers and Fund Raisers for their ideas and their dedication, not forgetting the husbands, wives and families for their support and helping hands to make the FAST Christmas Fayre the superb day that it turned out to be. My thanks also go out to all the stall holders for supporting FAST and look forward to seeing you all again at future events. Finally, my thanks and that of FAST go to all the businesses and individuals who donated wonderful prizes for the rafe: a list of all who donated will be published in a follow-up to this article, and most of all to the residents of Camposol and surrounding area for their support in making the Christmas Fayre a day to remember. FAST Making Camposol Safer For All FAST Camposol (First Aid Support Team Registered M3035763 (2) FAST Registered Charity Number G30863658
During October our Friday morning sessions did continue, but with a much reduced number of volunteers. On two Fridays we managed a grand total of 6 weeders and on one Friday we had 9 volunteers cleaning up the mud and silt around a number of known problem areas. We had decided to continue our work with four main projects of creating garden/sitting areas, but with the lack of volunteers and despite numerous and exhaustive attempts to recruit new volunteers we are nding it difcult to commence these projects. 500 newsletters distributed on the dual carriage, appeals on our website and reps canvassing produced a single phone call from a resident on D11 who wished us to fund a garden area with local neighbours carrying out the work. This was agreed and a garden was created but unfortunately part of it was at the top of the D11 dual carriageway where the rst temporary road was built by the council. No problems said the residents; we will wait until everything settles down and sort it out. This volunteer situation is serious as the residents of D continue with their generosity at the buckets which are now situated at exits of D. Thanks to all the bucketeers who have continued with their much appreciated help. On a very positive note, the effects of the closed bridge has brought out the very best in a large number of our residents. I have met and made many new friends through such activities as giving lifts, helping neighbours with shopping, keeping an eye on our elderly etc. It has also meant that many people have experienced rst hand the art of walking further than their front door. We now have a community bursting with anewed energy and my purchase of electric bikes has proved invaluable. Our website was one of the many informative media that contained photographs of the Gota Fria and many photographs of the bridge and rambla road, thanks to Steve and our other David Baileys. The change to the second temporary road generated a great many comments on numerous different sites but our committees only involvement was to produce a couple of signs for the roads requesting that residents didnt steal the produce and drove slowly. Socially, we had a very successful Halloween Fun Quiz. Many thanks to our Quizmasters Les and Linda Crook. We had 80+ quizzers and congratulations go to The Hagan Team. Our re-arranged Christmas Dinner Dance at the Amapola Hotel is a complete sell out with all the rooms in the hotel (21) booked for overnight stays. The price of 20 includes a magnicent 3 course dinner with Barrington entertaining us for the night. A 50 seat bus will get our guests from D & C safely there and back. Our next meeting, (Novembers was cancelled due to logistics), will be our Yearly Meeting to be Held at The Cultural Centre on Monday 3rd Dec @ 1600hrs. Mick Drummond Chairman Bob Owen Treasurer Les and Linda Crook Secretary and Social
Monday 19th November saw the opening of the new farmacia in the Camposol Business Centre on Sector A Camposol. This is long awaited, and has taken three years to secure. Originally the CRA contacted the Farmacia Asociacion to request a farmacia on Camposol. They and the Murcia Health Authority both agreed that Camposol met the criteria, and the proposal was put out to tender. A new farmacia will be a real asset to Camposol. The farmacia is planned to open Monday to Friday, 9.30am-2pm and 4.30-6.30pm. It is also planned to open Saturdays. It is housed on the ground oor of the Business Centre and has its own entrance and is literally two minutes walk from the medical Centre.
Luis Canovas, proprietor of the Business Centre said, It will be so useful to the people of the area who will be able to get their medicine locally rather than travel. Bob Owen of the Camposol Residents Association said Its great to get some good news! More local facilities are always welcome, but whens the sun going to shine again?
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The PALS Mediterranean Cruise went really well. Everyone enjoyed the food, the drink, the crew, entertainment and the places we visited; Malta, Sicily, Naples, Sardinia and Palma de Mallorca. We were the rst local organisation to undertake these big trips and my how popular they have become! Our forthcoming Trip to the Greek Isles and Turkey in April is now at the cancellation list stage, unless you want to meet us in Madrid then we can handle a few more. We are investigating a repeat of this trip in October2013 for those who cannot get away in April and to accommodate those who really want to come with PALS. If its your rst cruise; PALS organises everything, but stay in the background, allowing you to enjoy yourselves with the comfortable knowledge that we are there if you want us. More on this next month. We are now heading for Christmas and the New Year, so we wish everybody a happy healthy future and hope that you will come along to one or more of our events. We have
some surprises coming up, but of course the Annual Christmas Ball at the Costa Costa Hotel, Mazarrn on December 9th remains incredible value at 27.50 for all that food and drink. With music by the John Lindo Trio we know you will be up dancing. The New Years Day Sponsored Swim at 1pm on the Bahia Beach is always fun and we have lots of entries this year. Come along if you want to swim, but if not, come and support the brave swimmers. This year for the rst time we are having a traditional Burns Night celebration at the Playa Grande, Puerto de Mazarrn January. on 25th
Haggis, neaps and a proper piper at 25, with special rates at the hotel if you want to stay over. Get yr sporron on mon. 18/21st March Trip to Benidorm with full board and coach to Hotel Helios; 3 nights, 4 days; only a few places left. Advance notice. Leaving June 24th A Very Special Trip to Salamanca, Avila, Segovia and Toledo; 3 nights B & B 210. One coach only, so book early. Deposit 40pp. If you want tickets or information, see us at Saralaras Wednesdays 1-3pm, or at Trevi Bar Saturdays 11am-1.30pm. If you have problems getting there, or you have any questions, call 626 460 465. PALS DO IT 4U Merry Christmas Everyone and A Happy New Year
At the end of October I went with Granny and Granddad on a cruise around the Mediterranean with PALS. I had a great time and met lots of new people. We got on the coach at Mazarrn Country Club. Alfonso did a great job driving to Valencia in the rain. When we got there, I saw the ship. It was MASSIVE! Before I got on I was given a credit card, but they punched a hole in it. I couldnt buy anything with it, but I could open the cabin door and get on and off the ship.
there are lots of mountains. Taormina was a lovely town with a very interesting Roman theatre with wonderful views of the bay. Our guide spoke perfect English and was very informative. Next stop-Naples. There were lots of cruise ships in the harbour. We visited Pompeii. I had a great time. It was so interesting seeing how the Romans lived about 2000 years ago. Pompeii is so big. They even had their own fast food restaurant. They had central heating, spas and swimming pools and cobbled streets with pavements and speed bumps to slow down the chariots. They had hot and cold water piped into the houses of the rich. Unfortunately the pipes were made of lead, so they died early before the poor people who collected their water from the well. WE HAVENT INVENTED ANYTHING NEW!
We also found the Archaeological museum which had a huge number of items on display including mini gures carved from bone which were very old. Granny said they were the original Lego gures. We were impressed that the entrance was free Finally on the last day we visited Palma de Mallorca. We walked a very long way around the harbour to the cathedral which was huge and very impressive. We ate delicious ICE CREAMS before making our way back to the ship in a thunderstorm. There werent many children on the boat, but I played with John who was on our table for dinner. We both had magic 12 watches which we bought on the ship. We also enjoyed the shows every night, particularly the clowns and taking part in the activities in the Rendezvous lounge. All the ships staff were very friendly and I was presented with the Chefs hat on the last night. Thank you very much to PALS for allowing me to go on the cruise. I enjoyed every minute of it and would love to do something similar again, perhaps when Im a bit older. KIAN DAVIES AGED 10.
The rst day was at sea. I went round the ship exploring. I went up on deck and I saw dolphins, sea turtles and lots and lots of jellysh. There was a huge selection of lovely food on board. I had sh every day which was very nice and the chefs were amazing. The second day we went on deck and watched the pilot take us in to Valletta harbour in Malta. We went around the Island on a crazy open top bus which was fun. I loved it, but Granny found it a little bit scary! When we woke up the next day we were in Messina in Sicily. We went on an excursion to Taormina and saw Mount Etna in the distance. There were 28 tunnels on the way because
The following day we docked in Cagliari Sardinia and we walked up a very steep hill to visit the Cathedral which was small but very beautiful. The old town had very narrow streets, but it didnt stop the cars from travelling at high speed. There were spectacular views of the city and the harbour.
As a necessary requirement in the process of executing the Masa guarantees, the council stated at a meeting with the CRA on November 14th that they have arrived at valuation of approximately nine million euros as the cost of completing Sectors B, C & D. This gure excludes any expense that might be involved in reaching agreement with the Confederacin Hidrogrca over the D Sector rambla situation. A question as to Aqualias progress in issuing water bills was made. We were told that the Town Hall has twice requested that the water company start both this process and also the necessary remedial work. This has met with Aqualia insisting that the required works are agreed rst. It was left with the matter being described as ongoing. The council did conrm that when the bills do nally emerge, there will be a provision in place that will allow payment of the current bi-monthly bill one month and a proportion equal to two months of the outstanding amount the next month. Two issues of concern regarding the RE3 Motorway were raised by the CRA. The Mayor was presented with photographs illustrating
dangerous situations of electrical cabling trailing across roads, bodged up joints and live terminals exposed both to the elements and to any person, child or animal that might be unfortunate enough to come in contact with them. It was requested that the matter be given some urgent attention. The second issue was that of resolving the matter of legalising properties. It was stated that the necessary documentation has been compiled and was awaiting Masas action. If this is not forthcoming, the council will undertake the task and the ve thousand euro cost would be paid from remaining Sector A guarantees. Regrettably there was no good news for those owners on D32 living with signicant concerns from having embargos placed on their properties by the courts. The council has stated that a solution to this situation is beyond their control and rests fully with developer Masa who are refusing to cooperate. A long debate followed after an enquiry was made as to why, when considering Masas uncompromising attitude, are the council still
choosing to continue dealing with them? It was further pointed out that there seemed to be inconsistent statements between what was being said by the council about the current position at this meeting and what had been reported as said from a recent unconnected meeting. The conclusion appears to be that the council are now instigating legal action against the developer while at the same time hoping to come to an agreement with Masa that will result in the completion of the estate. Hopefully a resolution has been found to a situation which saw CRA Chairman Bob Owen being made the scapegoat for complying with the instructions of Councillor Jos Gmez (Pepe) in denying fee-charging groups access to the Cultural Centre. After explaining the aggressive attitude displayed towards him by supporters of one particular group, the council have made the undertaking to set up a system that would allow access to approved organizations of this type. Bob Owen has since described the event as a difcult meeting Website: www.cracamposol.com Email: info@cracamposol.com
The next Chatterbox Meeting will be our Christmas Party on Thursday December 13th at the Cultural Centre, Camposol @ 2pm new members and friends welcome. Come and join us for an afternoon of fun! (This is a change of plan from our expected trip to see the lights and Christmas sights of Cartagena, but we discovered we were too early for that!) Several members expressed a wish to
Ladies Chatterbox group is a relatively new group which meets on Camposol in the Cultural
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Chatterbox members and friends visited Archena Spa on a grey November day! However the water was 34 degrees and everyone thoroughly enjoyed a warm soak in the thermal pools. Much fun was had in the lazy river and the bubbling spa waters and then there was hot coffee and for some, a restorative brandy to keep the cold out! Lunch was taken at the International Restaurant in the town of Archena.
get together to sew. This Group has been meeting on alternating Monday afternoons and the numbers keep growing! If you would like to meet with a group of ladies to sew either with a guided project, to get encouragement with something you already do, or just to gain inspiration to take up a craft, you will nd us at the Cultural Centre, Camposol on Monday 10th December (2.30-4.30pm) and alternate Mondays. You would be very welcome to visit this friendly group for a chat and a coffee to see if it is for you.
Centre on the 2nd Thursday of each month. If you would like further information please contact Rosemary on 619 575 463 or Chris on 968 199 418 or just turn up on December 13th at 2pm in the Cultural Centre, Camposol. Look forward to seeing you at our Christmas party!!
New MABS Mazarrn Information Centre Opens It is fourteen months since MABS Cancer Support Group opened its Information Centre on Camposol and it has gone from strength to strength, providing help and information to people affected by cancer in the Mazarrn area. MABS soon realised that it would not be large enough for all their needs and, after weeks of searching, they were lucky to nd a Neptuno house on Camposol for a favourable rent and their thanks go to the owner for his generosity which has enabled them to have all their services, including their comprehensive equipment store, under one roof.
they are supporting 86 people in the Mazarrn area. The new Information Centre is open Monday to Friday, from 10am-2pm. Appointments can be made outside of these hours by calling the MABS Mazarrn Enquiry Line on 620 582 418. Zue Burgess commented Id like to thank all the volunteers who are here today for their continuing hard work and our supporters for their generosity in baking cakes and making preserves to raise money for us. Thank you to the MABS Totana Shop and all people who donate items to be sold there, without which we would not have this facility today. Thank you to the MABS Mazarrn key members who have kept the team aoat over some very difcult times. Last, but by no means least, Id like to thank everyone here today for supporting us and showing your commitment to MABS Mazarrn. Photographer: Stan Laird
fected by cancer, in the Mazarrn area, so every centimo raised ensures that we can continue supporting those people. We are very grateful to the people of Camposol and Mazarrn. Birthday Donation for MABS Mazarrn MABS Cancer Support Group Mazarrn had something to celebrate on Sunday, 21 October: not only was it Janette Bulls 65th birthday, but she didnt want cards or presents and asked for a donation to MABS Mazarrn instead.
The house had not been lived in for over 12 months, so the MABS volunteer team worked tirelessly for several weeks to give it a fresh and welcoming look. MABS Mazarrns Coordinator, Zue Burgess, thanked everyone who gave their time freely, including local businesses: RJB Decorators, Freedom Mobility and Insignia Graphics, with a special thank you to the anonymous donor who paid for a pathway to be built.
MABS Mazarrn Race for Life is a Huge Success Blue skies and a fresh breeze greeted the participants in the MABS Cancer Support Groups 8th annual Race for Life in Mazarrn. People were able to walk or run a 4Km or 8Km course and some took their dogs along.
Forty friends and family sat down to a delicious 3 course meal at The Trevi Bar, Camposol B and Janette, who is a keen supporter and friend of MABS, raised a splendid total of 360 for them. Diane Choularton, MABS Fundraising Co-ordinator, was delighted, thanking Janette and her party guests for their generously. This is a great way to fundraise, she said and we had good food, good company and good fun doing it.
Almost 100 people took part and MABS Mazarrn has pledges of 5655 which, combined with funds received on the day, should mean that MABS will reach its 2012 Race for Life target of 6000. The Grand Opening was combined with a Winter Fair, offering a large variety of stalls, from pottery to the latest fashions, and MABS is grateful for the continuing support of the stallholders. MABS President, Jacquelyne Phillips MBE, was on hand to cut the ribbon to ofcially open the Information Centre which is situated on the Avenida de los Covachos, Sector B4, Camposol. MABS volunteers Sue Jacob, Jenny Creighton, Doreen Burrows and Julie Venables modelled some fabulous outts from the MABS Shop in Totana. The clothes were quickly snapped up by discerning ladies in the audience, helping towards the total funds raised on the day of 2300 MABS Mazarrn supports people affected by cancer from Cartagena in the north to Puerto Lumbreras in the south and at the moment MABS Mazarrn Co-ordinator, Zue Burgess, is delighted: We are really pleased that so many turned out on a Sunday morning to help us raise funds for the local community she said. We are currently supporting 86 people and their families, who are af-
MABS Mazarrn is a registered charity (No. 7261) offering help and support to local people of all nationalities who have been diagnosed with or are being treated for cancer. If you or someone you know would like some condential help or support call our HELPLINE 620 422 410 or visit their website: www.mabsmurcia.com Cancer Doesnt Discriminate and Neither Do We. MABS Helps All Those Affected By Cancer, Whatever Their Nationality Photographer: Paul Choularton Apologies for the quality of photos, which were taken with a smart phone.
Working together to keep Camposol looking great! An Urgent Plea! Now that the heat of the summer months has passed, once again we return to face the challenge of keeping our community areas looking great. Unfortunately our numbers have depleted over the past year, despite our appeals for more help. The sad truth is that there are so few of us and we are concerned that very soon we will no longer be able to continue as an organised group and B Clean will disband. Our survival as a group is not up to us. If you live on B Sector it is up to you! In order to continue we need support! The work that we have already carried out needs ongoing maintenance and there are more projects that we would like to start. Whilst we know many people keep the areas around their own poligonos tidy, there are some areas which are common to all of Camposol and this is particularly true on B Sector. It will not be long before the weeds start taking control of the road edges and footpaths and invading those areas that we have worked so hard on to improve. We will need to start pruning and spraying the
Palm Trees. It is good to see that most of the Oleander shrubs have survived the hot summer and the recent rain seems to have given them a sudden spurt in growth. What we need now is a sudden spurt of growth in enthusiastic helpers! Please if you are able to help out in any way by giving up a bit of time, we would love to hear from you. Legal Registration We have engaged the services of a Spanish Solicitor to proceed with the arrangements necessary for B Clean to become a Legally Registered Community Group. Details of the advantages of this arrangement will be circulated to all B Sector residents by an information sheet. Petanca Garden The great work carried out over the past few months by a couple of our residents has created a wonderful Petanca Garden on the corner ground opposite to B22 and B15. This project has been privately funded, but is available for use by anyone living on B Sector. There is still work to be done
before it is nally completed and B Clean have agreed to provide shrubs and plants to make this an even more enjoyable facility. Enquiries regarding use of this area should be made to Maurice on 968 199 552 or email mauricepat@hotmail.com Friday 11th January New Year Fun Night An evening of food and fun at the Golf Club. Music provided by Woody. Details will be available shortly. Tickets 5 (food available from the menu) All proceeds to B Clean. Monthly Meetings Last Tuesday of each month 4-5pm @ Trevis Bar Function Room. Please show up and give your support. Join in and discuss how we can continue to improve B Sector. Weekly Working Party Each Tuesday 9am-10/11ish. Usually in front of the commercial centre unless otherwise arranged. Please just turn up and help. Further information please contact Sandy 968 986 030 Helen/Glyn 968 199 506 Roger 968 199 502
Camposol Fiesta Committee Gets Off The Ground The Camposol Fiesta 2013 will go ahead! There is now a committee with Michelle Moston as the rst Lady Chair. Speaking after the rst Committee Meeting at the Camposol Cultural Centre on Wednesday 14th November, Michelle said: There is a standing committee of six which includes a Childrens Representative. We also have a number of volunteers who have pledged their support, including a Spanish Camposol resident who will act as external advisor and an ofcial translator. We aim to involve as many nationalities as possible and make next years Fiesta the best yet. The next step is for the committee to work with the Town Hall on planning, especially the date. It is proposed for the event to start on the evening of Friday 14th June and nish at midnight on Saturday 15th June with the usual reworks nale. However, the Council have the nal say on this matter as we have to concur with other events happening in the region. Although the Council do not provide money for the Fiesta, they provide excellent support in terms of policing, staging and other practical help. At the rst Committee Meeting, a decision was made regarding the location of next years Fiesta. The possibility of moving the Fiesta to Sector A had previously been considered due to the fencing around the rough land on Sector B. This area was previously a key area for daytime events. It had mainly been used for the stalls, but one year it was used for a horse show and every year, for the paella. Concern had been raised about putting the stalls behind the usual stage area, behind Trevi Bar, as it was considered it could hinder the ow of human trafc; result in the
loss of some space as the main parking area, and present difculties for the rework nale. After lengthy discussions and taking on board the consensus of views expressed at the public meeting on 5th November; it was agreed that the event would be held on Sector B as before and the Councils approval would be sought on that basis. The committee will soon be very busy fund raising! At least 10000 is needed to stage the Fiesta so please support events or buy a rafe ticket at the Thursday market! The com-
mittee has agreed that the main fundraiser will be the Citron car rafe which has proved to be very successful in previous years. Michelle Moston said We are very grateful to last years committee for giving the new team the benet of their experience and a surplus in funding to get us started. They will be a hard act to follow Anyone wishing to volunteer to help or provide suggestions can email info@camposolestas.com or come and see us on the Camposol Thursday Market.
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True Brits Despite the weather, more than 300 people turned out to attend the open air Remembrance Service held in Parque Los Palacios on November 11. The event would have had to be cancelled had it not been for the tent - our thanks to Dickie Davis and the Camposol Fiesta Committee for providing this. Fortunately the heavy rain eased off for the duration of the service. Several hymns were presented by the singers of Wellspring Victory Church, leading up to We Will Remember Them, read by Mike Cotes, Ex-
servicemens Association, and The Last Post, being played live on the trumpet by Pastor Andrew himself to start the period of two minutes silence at noon, local time. Mazarrn Town Council were represented by David Fernandez Sanchez, Councillor for Commerce and the environment, and Maria Martinez Sanchez, councillor for Health and Heritage, who gifted a plant for the park. The Mayor was required to attend the event in Bolnuevo, so sent his apologies, and our local councillor, Pepe Gomez, is in
hospital.
We wish him a speedy recovery.
Several plants were presented at the end of the service and all will be found a permanent home in the park when it stops raining. Please visit the park in the sunshine to enjoy the wonderful colours displayed at their best in this beautiful garden. What a perfect way for Los Palacios Garden Volunteers to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Why not make a resolution to join us in 2013?
Christian Humanitarian Aid Charity in the Mazarron (Murcia) & Surrounding area This is the prompting that Started our MAD Journey . Matthew 25 v 35-36 When I was Hungry you fed me, when I was Thirsty you gave me a drink, when I needed Clothes you clothed me, when I was a Stranger you invited me in, when I . God lls in the missing gaps. Life can certainly seem like a roller coaster ride & GOmaD knows this to be true. Moments of immense highs to extreme lows! Our highs: On Oct 13 at Mazarrn Country Club, Barrington, Lea & Team organised a fundraising event which raised an amazing 1826. An anonymous donation of 1000. A further 250 from Los Amigos (Golf Society). All for our School Book Project. Unfortunately not all our children were helped as there is such need out there! Shirley Ann Fisher passed on a house clearance of quality items. Many thanks to you all for enabling us to continue Making A Difference. The lows: We have recently visited homes in Puerto de Mazarrn, where tears & prayers were shared as people struggle with everyday life. A young man who lived in a car, with a mountain of problems, became so desolate he tried to take his own life. Single mothers balancing severe health & nancial worries, one saying she would rather steal than lose her home. Others have resorted to extreme measures to earn money e.g. prostitution. There is so much work for GOmaD.
Lidl still continues to bless us with fruit/veg/ food items. We collect on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays. Come & join us in the preparation & the distribution to clients who turn up. A great atmosphere the other week, as Spanish, English, Ecuadorian, Moroccan all worked in unity together, reminding GOmaD that ALL are equal in HIS eyes: John 3v16 For GOD so loved the world He sent his one & only son.. He is not concerned about the colour of your skin or the language of your tongue & neither is GOmaD.
Every Tuesday a GOmaD van will be parked in the Lower Car Park, Camposol A 11am1pm. Please take this opportunity to drop-off any items you may have. For larger items; furniture, house clearances or multiple bags/ boxes call 634 357 137 to arrange collection. GOmaD has ve Food Collection Bins, where Tins/Packets/Jars of Dried Food or Personal Hygiene Products can be dropped off: Quick Save, Camposol B; English Butchers, Camposol A; Tea Pot Caf, Pto de Mazarrn; Euro Spar (Upper), Pto de Mazarrn; Upper Supermarket, Mazarrn Square. For more information on our Work in the Community: Call 634 357 137 Facebook Page madmazarron Email madmazarron@live.com
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RED Entertainment GREEN Charity & non-prot making events ORANGE Special menus BLACK Fiestas & important events PURPLE Market, exhibitions, leisure & meetings Please refer to the relevant advert or editorial for more details of events
Every Mon Yoga with Mari Carmen @ Bolnuevo, 10am Fit4Life Group/exercise/positive thinking workshop @ Janes Salon, Bolnuevo, 4pm Fun Quiz @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C, 8.30pm Entertainment Quiz/Play Your Cards Right @ Tels Bar, Camposol A, 9pm 2nd Hand Goods to Buy/Sell with HAH @ Brendas Boutique, Los Urrutias,10-1pm Andreas Animal Rescue, Shop Collection @ Car Park, Camposol B 11.30-1.30pm Hoy (card) Bingo with HELP MMM @ La Zona Bar, Los Alczares 2pm, 1 per game Camposol Bridge Club (for beginners/improvers) @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B 3.15pm Every Tue Dance Fitness with Annette @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B 10-11am Quiz Night @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, optional meal for 5 Quiz with Paul @ Tels Bar, Camposol A, 9pm Lunch Time Special @ Rest Amapola, Bolnuevo, 2 x 1 @ 21/4 x 2 @ 36 inc btl wine Cocktail Night @ The Spaniard, Hacienda del lamo, all cocktails 5 3 Course Turkey & Tinsel Menu @ Don Ricardos,Pto de Mazarrn,10 (12 inc btl wine) B Clean Weekly Working Party @ Commercial Centre, Camposol B 9am MAMAS Collection /Book Stall @ Camposol B Car Park, 10-1pm Pick/Try/Choose/Buy/Donate with MABS Murcia NE @ Baos de Fortuna 10.30am Every Wed Gentle Yoga with Mari Carmen @ Bolnuevo, 10am Crib @ Tels Bar, Camposol A, ask in bar for details Mar Menor Golf Society Competition Pie Day @ The Market Tavern, Pto de Mazarrn 10 3 Course Steak Night @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn 15 Happy Dinner (2 for 1) @ Rest Amapola, Bolnuevo 25 inc btl wine 3 Course Steak Deal @ La Vida Bistro & Bar, El Pareton 25 for 2 inc wine/cava Set menu for 9.95 at Alley Palais Bistro, Camposol B Karaoke & Disco @ Alley Palais, Camposol B, 9pm-late Gardening Group Clean Up @ Camposol C, 9am Camposol Bridge Club, Duplicate Bridge @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9.30am 2nd Hand Goods to Buy/Sell with HAH @ Brendas Boutique, Los Urrutias,10-1pm Age Concern booking events etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 10-1pm The Art Workshop with MABS MMM @ Caf Golf, San Javier, 10-12pm, 2 PALS for booking events etc @ Saralaras, Pto de Mazarron, 1-3pm Book & DVD Club with HAH @ La Zona Bar, Los Narejos, 2.30-4.30pm Beacon of Light @ The Old School House, Caadas del Romero, 7-8.30pm Every Thu Camposol Market @ Camposol A Circle of Potential with Sacred Hearts @ Mazarrn Country Club, 11-1pm Dance Fitness with Annette @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 11.30-12.30pm Bingo @ Lagarto Verde, Pto de Mazarrn, 8pm Quiz with TJ @ Tels Bar, Camposol A, 9pm Market Day Special @ Tels Bar, Camposol A, 2
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Pie Night @ La Vida Bistro & Bar, El Pareton Curry Day @ The Market Tavern, Pto de Mazarrn 10 inc free pudding 3 Course Turkey & Tinsel Menu @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn,10 (12 inc btl wine) Steak Night @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, 16.95 for 2 inc btl wine Lunch Time Special @ Rest Amapola, Bolnuevo, 2 for 1 @ 21/4 for 2 @ 36 inc btl wine Live Music & Jam Night/Optional Themed Dinner @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C, 8pm Age Concern booking events etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 10-1pm Pick/Try/Choose/Buy/Donate/MABS Murcia NE @ Baos de Fortuna,10.30am PALS for booking events etc @ Tels Bar, Camposol B, 11am-1.30pm Andreas Animal Rescue Collection @ Mazarrn Country Club, 11.30-1pm Every Fri Sit 2B Fit with Annette @ Marianos, Camposol A, 10.30-11.30am Mark Phoenix Hypnotheraphy @ Dental Care, Camposol B Fish & Chip Lunch @ The Spaniard, Hacienda del lamo, 6 Fish & Chip Special @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica,11 for 2 (12-3pm/6.30-10pm) Fresh Fish Night, 3 Courses @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 10 Fish/Chips 4 x cod 20/2 large 19 inc btl wine @ Rest Marina, Pto de Mazarrn Steak Night @ The Spaniard, Hacienda del lamo, 19.95 for 2 inc btl wine Romantic Dinner (2 for 1) @ Rest Amapola,Bolnuevo, 35 inc btl wine Fish/Chips/Fun Quiz @ La Vida Bistro & Bar, El Pareton Karaoke @ Tels Bar, Camposol A, 9pm Disco @ Alley Palais, Camposol B, 9pm-late Live Music @ Kennellys, Pueblo Espaol, Hacienda del lamo, 9pm Dinner & Dance with Mateus & Yeni @ Lagarto Verde, Pto de Mazarrn, 9.30pm Camposol Bridge Club, Duplicate Bridge @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9.30am The Friday Art Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 9.45-12.30pm Book Sale & Bric-a-Brac/Noahs ARC @ Camposol B, 10-2pm 2nd Hand Goods to Buy/Sell with HAH @ Brendas Boutique, Los Urrutias,10-1pm Book Stall, Camposol A Gardening Group @ Car Park Camposol A. 10.30-12.30pm Lions Bahia Mazarrn booking events etc @ Outside Kennellys, Camposol B, 11am GoMad Donations @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B/Costa Clida Radio (Pto), 12.30-2pm Age Concern booking events etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 12.30-3.30pm 10 pin Bowling, Camposol C Garden Group @ Totana, 4pm Every Sat Bingo @ Tels Bar, Camposol A, 1.45pm Play your Cards Right @ Tels Bar, Camposol A, 6pm Fish & Chip Special @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica,11 for 2 (12-3pm) 3 course Saturday Special @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 20 Fish/Chips 4 x cod 20/2 large 19 inc btl wine @ Rest Marina, Pto de Mazarrn Curry Night @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, 4 courses 19.95 for 2 3 Course Steak Deal @ La Vida Bistro & Bar, El Pareton, 25 for 2 inc wine/cava Saturday Travellers @ Rest Amapola, Bolnuevo Disco @ Alley Palais, Camposol B, 9pm-late Dinner & Dance with Bitacora @ Lagarto Verde, Pto de Mazarrn, 10pm Book Sale with MABS Murcia MM @ Outside The Arches Bar, 10-1pm 2nd Hand Goods to Buy/Sell with HAH @ Brendas Boutique, Los Urrutias,10-1pm PALS for booking events etc @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 11-1.30pm Every Sun Car Boot Sale @ Caadas del Romero Social Centre 8.30am Car Boot Sale @ Venta Romero, Cuevas de Reyllo 9am-2pm Bingo @ Tels Bar, Camposol A, 7.30pm Traditional Sunday Lunch @ Tels Bar, Camposol A, from 4.50 Sunday Roast @ The Market Tavern, Pto de Mazarrn, from 6 Sunday Lunch @ The Spaniard, Hacienda del lamo from 6.95 Sunday Roast @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, from 7.50
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Sunday Lunch @ La Vida Bistro & Bar, El Pareton, from 7.50 2 Course Sunday Roast @ Rest Marina, Pto de Mazarrn, 8 inc. glass wine/small beer Sunday Lunch @ Bistro Bulgaria, Polaris World, Condada de Alhama, from 8 Sunday Lunch @ Bistro Bulgaria, Camposol B, from 8 3 Course Sunday Roast (lunch/evening) @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 10 inc Course Sunday Lunch @ Elliots Bar and Restaurant, Bolnuevo, 10 Christmas Carvery @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C, 15 Meat Carvery & Vegetable Buffet @ Hotel Mariposa, Gebas, 15 Sunday Roast @ Kennellys, El Pueblo, Hacienda del lamo Sunday Roast @ Rest Amapola,Bolnuevo HELP MMM Car Boot @ Autocine, Los Narejos Open Days @ Easy Horse Care, Rojales 1-4pm DECEMBER Saturday 1 Shirelle @ The Arches, Los Alczares Christmas Market with MARA @ Bar Bogart, Mula, 9.30am ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista de Hogar, San Pedro, 10.30am Welcome Meeting @ Marianos, Camposol A, 2pm Age Concern Christmas Fayre @ Lagarto Verde, Pto de Mazarrn, 11.30-3.30pm, 1 Visit to Olive Pressing Plant/Bedding Plant Nursery/Lunch/Darwinian Gardeners Sunday 2 27km Hike by Mazarrn Town Hall email casasconsistorialesmazarron.es Artisan Market @ Bullas Mazarrn FC Home Game against Olimpico de Totana B Christmas Craft Fair with HAH @ Bacchus Restaurant, Los Narejos, 12.30pm Concert/Spangles Ladies Harmony @ Bacchus Christmas Fayre, Los Narejos, 1.30pm Monday 3 Santa Brbara Archivel, Caravaca de la Cruz (until 8th) San Francisco Javier San Javier Annual Meeting of D Sector Gardening Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 4pm Tuesday 4 Santa Brbara - Mazarrn Pre-Christmas Lunch @ Elliots, Bolnuevo Book Swap with Welcome @ ICA Medical Centre, Camposol B, 10-12pm Auction with MABS NE @ Bobs Bar, Fortuna, 2pm Friendly Game of Crib/Welcome @ Marianos Restaurant, Camposol A, 7.30pm,1 Wednesday 5 Tony Lincoln @ The Arches, Los Alczares Ladies Day/Welcome - visit shopping centre in La Zenia, & Torrevieja 12 Mens Golf Day with Welcome in Lorca 40 Ladies Christmas Golf Competition @ Hacienda del lamo, 9.30am start, 45 Volunteers Meeting with MABS MMM @ Las Claras, Los Alczares, 11am Christmas Lunch/Andreas Animal Rescue @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 15, 2pm Christmas Carvery/Entertainment/Disco/Camposol C Greenngers @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C, 18 Thursday 6 Dia de Constitucon Fiestas de la Virgen Yecla XXVIII Hall of Automotive & Related Industries @ IFEP, Torre Pacheco (until 9th) Mountain Bike Day @ Hotel Mariposa, Gebas, 35 Pre-Christmas Lunch @ Elliots, Bolnuevo Concert by Spangles Ladies Harmony @ Diamantes, El Mojon, 9pm Friday 7 Rock n Roll Christmas Party @ The Arches, Los Alczares Outdoor Market Stall/MABS Murcia NW @ Calle Segura, Calasparra, 9-1pm Saturday 8 Immaculada Concepcon La Pursima Mazarrn Santa Eulalia Totana Ken Wynne @ The Arches, Los Alczares AGM with Evolutionists @ El Puente Restaurante, La Majada 11.30am Opening of new Charity Shop/Helping Hands @ C/Fuensanta, Aguilas, 12pm MARA Christmas Fte @ Fortuna Gym, Fortuna Fashion Show with HELP MMM @ The Arches, Los Narejos, 2.30pm Sunday 9 Artisan Market @ Mula Christmas Extravaganza/ BBQ/Show/Pony Rides/Stalls @ META , 10.30am
Wine Tasting with appetizers @ Mamma Mia, Pto de Mazarrn, 6-8pm Mazarrn FC Away Game against Yeclano Deportivo Christmas Ball/PALS @ Hotel Costa Costa, Mazarrn, 27.50 inc Monday 10 Animal Rights Week Commences Guided Walk & 4 course lunch @ Hotel Mariposa, Gebas, 12 Chatterbox Ladies Sewing Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 2.30-4.30pm Screening of Siempre a tu Lado/4 Patas Jumilla @ Social Centre, Roque Baos, Jumilla, 8pm Tuesday 11 Charity Market with HELP MMM @ La Zona Bar, Los Alczares, 10-1pm Table Top Sale with HAH @ La Zona Bar, Los Alzares, 10-2pm Information Desk/4 Patas Jumilla @ Mercado de Abastos, Jumilla, 10am Christmas Lunch/MABS Mazarrn @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C, 2pm, 15
Wednesday 12 Spiritual Murcia 12-12-12 @ Beachfront by Chez Zoe, Pto de Mazarrn, 12.12pm Lorna Michelle @ The Arches, Los Alczares Ladies Lunch Club/MABS NE @ Las Palmeras, Baos de Fortuna, 1pm Volunteer Meeting with MABS NW @ Hotel Argos, 5pm Christmas Party/Dance with Welcome @ Marianos, Camposol A, 11 Creative Workshop/4 Patas @ Childrens Library, Jumilla, (4-14 years), 5-7.30pm Christmas Party/Woody/MABS NW @ The Sanctuary, Calasparra, 7.30pm, 25 Thursday 13 Chatterbox Ladies Christmas Party @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 2pm Concert by Spangles Ladies Harmony @ Pilar de la Horadada Church, 7.30pm Indoor Christmas Market @ Alley Palais, Camposol B Book Sale with MABS Mazarrn @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9-1pm Christmas with MABS MMM @ Iceland, San Javier, from 11am, mulled wine/rafe etc Concert by Spangles Ladies Harmony Chorus @ Iceland, San Javier, 1pm Charity Dinner/4 Patas @ Duque de Lerma Salones, 24, 9.30pm Saturday 15 Steak Night Christmas Special & 60s/70s Music @ La Vida Bistro & Bar, El Pareton JJ Soulman @ The Arches, Los Alczares Carol Concert/Spangles Ladies Harmony @ Centro Comercial Dos Mares, 11.30am Carol Singing with Ron/HELP MMM @ The Arches, Los Narejos, 2.30pm Concert by Spangles Ladies Harmony @ Paddy Singhs, Los Urrutias, 4pm Sunday 16 Artisan Market @ Caravaca Walk to Ascenson a la Piedra @ Moratalla 8am Tourist Ofce Mazarrn FC Home Game against CD Cieza
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Christmas Lunch @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, 1.30pm, 18.95 Fun Day with MARA @ Fortuna Run with your Dog/Flea Market/4 Patas @ Avda de la Libertad, Jumilla 10-12pm Award Ceremony/Market/Bar/Music /4 Patas by Indoor Pool, Jumilla, 12-2pm Euro Navidad with HELP MMM @ Las Claras, Los Alczares, 3pm Candle-lit Carol Service with Welcome House @ Campillo y Suertes, Cehegin, 4pm Monday 17 Suzy G & Dancers Christmas Show @ The Arches, Los Alczares Mince pies/Sherry with Andreas Animal Rescue @ Car Park, Camposol B,11.30-1.30pm Tuesday 18 Woody & The Peckers @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C, 6 (21 including Carvery)
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Wednesday 19 Chatters with HAH @ Bacchus Restaurant, Oasis, Los Narejos, 11.30am General Meeting with Help MMM @ Las Claras, Los Narejos, 11.30am Carol Service with Beacon of Light @ The Old School House, Caadas del Romero, 7pm Thursday 20 Friday 21 Benidorm Palace Dinner/Show with Mazarrn Lions, 75 Indoor Christmas Market @ Alley Palais, Camposol B Spiritual Murcia Coffee Morning with a Difference @ El Nido, Cartagena, 11-1pm Greg Bannis @ The Arches, Los Alczares Classic Rock Band @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A. 9.30pm - late. Book Sale with MABS Mazarrn @Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9-1pm Outdoor Market Stall/MABS Murcia NW @ Calle Segura, Calasparra, 9-1pm Share & Care Group/MABS MMM @ MABS Cancer Centre, San Javier, 11am Calida Country Music Club (CAFE)/Red Strokes @ La Molata,Caada de Alhama, 8pm Saturday 22 Sunday 23 Lyndon B Christmas Show @ The Arches, Los Alczares Artisan Market @ Plaza del Castillo, Cehegin, Christmas sweets/traditional music, 10am 5 Course Pre Christmas Lunch/coffee/mince pies @ Lizs Caf, Camposol B, 15 Monday 24 3 Course Lunch @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 12.50 inc btl wine/beer 3 Course Dinner @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 25 Disco/Karaoke & Free Buffet @ Tels Bar, Camposol A Christmas Party/Music/Karaoke & Free Finger Buffet @ Alley Palais, Camposol B Live Music & Mince Pies @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C Carols/Readings/Poems/Wellspring Church @ C/Madrid, Pto de Mazarrn, 7.30pm Tuesday 25 Tels Bar open for drinks and nibbles @ Camposol A Special Menu @ Quality Indian, Camposol B, 15 inc 1st drink 4 Course Christmas Lunch @ La Vida Bistro & Bar, El Pareton, 28.50 4 Course Lunch @ Chez Zoe, Pto de Mazarrn, 38 All Day Chrismas Party/4 Course Dinner/Entertainment from 1pm & free buffet/ disco @ Bistro Bulgaria, Condado de Alhama, 45 from 6pm Wednesday 26 3 Course Boxing Day Lunch @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 12.50 inc btl wine/beer The Beagles @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C, inc hot/cold buffet Volunteers Meeting/MABS NE @ La Carcelera, Urb Las Kalendas, Fortuna, 11.30am Friday 28 Guided Walk & 4 course lunch @ Hotel Mariposa, Gebas, 12 Table Top Sale with GO maD @ Camposol B, 102pm Book Sale with MABS NW, Outside Trevol Bar, Calasparra, 11-2pm Jigsaw Bereavement Group/MABS Mazarron @ Bar, Camposol A, 2pm Saturday 29 Sunday 30 Monday 31 7km Nature Walk to Valle del Aceniche, Cehegn 9am Sevillanas Social Meeting @ Asturias Restaurant Casino Royale Night @ La Vida Bistro & Bar, El Pareton, Fancy Dress Optional, 5 New Years Eve Special Menu @ Chez Zoe, Pto de Mazarrn, 28 4 Course Menu @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 30 Special Dinner @ Quality Indian, Camposol B, 30 inc all drinks until 11.30pm 7 Course Dinner inc wine @ Rest Amapola, Bolnuevo, 69 Party Night/Free Buffet/Fancy Dress Optional @ The Arches, Los Alczares 4 Course Dinner/Dance with the CAS Band @ Alley Palais, Camposol B, 27.50 Music & Free Buffet @ Tels Bar, Camposol A New Years Eve Party/Welcome @ Marianos, Camposol A, 19 inc buffet JANUARY Tuesday 1 New Years Day Special Menu @ Chez Zoe, Pto de Mazarrn, 38 Sponsored Swim with PALS @ Bahia Beach, Pto de Mazarrn Thursday 3 Friday 4 Walk with NEST/optional meal, El Berro Car Park, Sierra Espua, 10.30am, 5 Clida Country Music Club (CAFE) @ La Molata,Caada de Alhama, 8pm
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Grand Party for ACTIN @ La Magdalena, Near Cartagena. 11am until 4pm.
Eric Patrick C l a p t o n was CBE, born on the 30 March 1945 in R i p l e y , S u r r e y . C l a p t o n is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and 60s supergroup Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and inuential guitarists of all time, and is also known as the Guitarists Guitarist. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazines list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time and fourth in Gibsons Top 50 Guitarists of All Time. In the mid 1960s, Clapton departed from the Yardbirds to play blues with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Claptons nickname is Slowhand. It was during this time period that Claptons Yardbirds rhythm guitarist, Chris Dreja, recalled that whenever Clapton broke a guitar string during a concert, he would stay on stage and replace it. The English audiences would wait out the delay by doing what is called a slow handclap. Clapton told his ofcial biographer, Ray Coleman, that, My nickname of Slowhand came from Giorgio Gomelsky. He coined it as a good pun. He kept saying I was a fast player, so he put together the slow handclap phrase into Slowhand as a play on words. Immediately after leaving Mayall, Clapton formed Cream, a power trio with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce in which Clapton played sustained blues
improvisations and arty, blues-based psychedelic pop. For most of the 1970s, Claptons output bore the inuence of the mellow style of J.J. Cale and the reggae of Bob Marley. His version of Marleys I Shot the Sheriff taken from the 461 Ocean Boulevard album helped reggae reach a mass market. Two of his most popular recordings were Layla, recorded by Derek and the Dominos, another band he formed and blues singer Robert Johnsons Crossroads, recorded by Cream.
A recipient of seventeen Grammy Awards, in 2004 Clapton was awarded a CBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music. Clapton, a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, founded the Crossroads Centre on the Island of Antigua, a medical facility for recovering substance abusers. Clapton truly is a legend in all meanings of the word and one of my all time heroes of music. I have grown up listening to him through all the transitions and his music has played a large part in my musical life. The man is, as one person famously painted on a wall at Islington Train Station, a Musical God. In a change from my usual format, I am now going to concentrate on what personally is one of my top ten albums of all time. It is my favourite of all the albums Eric Clapton has put out over the years and I think it merits
a small piece of its own. Eric Clapton Unplugged was a live album released in 1992. It was recorded live in England for the MTV Unplugged series and includes both the hit single Tears in Heaven and a heavily reworked acoustic version of Layla. Clapton performed the show in front of a small audience at Bray Film Studios in Windsor. In addition to the nal album tracks, the performance included early versions of My Fathers Eyes and Circus Left Town along with Worried Life Blues and an impromptu version of Rollin and Tumblin. My favourite track is Old Love which features an amazing piano solo by Chuck Leavell. Clapton played a Martin acoustic guitar for much of this performance, and in 2004, the guitar sold for 434,400 in auction. Clapton earned six Grammy Awards for the album, Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Rock Male Vocal Performance and Best Rock Song. Tears in Heaven earned three of the six awards. The album reached number one on the Billboard 200, and has been certied Diamond by the RIAA for shipping over 10 million copies in the United States. In 2000 Q Magazine placed Unplugged at number 71 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums. In October 2011, the album was ranked number nine on Guitar World magazines top ten list of guitar albums of 1992. Truly a superb album I recommend if you have never heard it, get a copy and listen to a master at work. I would like to wish all readers a Merry Christmas and a great New Year and I hope you have enjoyed the articles over the past year. You can listen to Mark Davies on Costa Clida Radio on Nite Express on Mon and Wed 7-9pm and on Friday evenings on Clida Rocks 7-9pm.
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Friday 9th Nov Mazarrn Miners played at home against La Siesta Golds in the CBBA League. It had been a week of very unpredictable weather and certainly not one desirable for playing outdoor bowls. It came as a great relief that by the Friday conditions had improved slightly and the match commenced. Although Mazarrn Miners had come away bruised and battered from their away match the previous week, it certainly didnt seem to leave them with too many scars going into this weeks match. There were some hard-
fought games and no easy pushovers by any means, but overall the Miners proved to be just that much stronger on the day and won by 5 games to 1 and 125 shots to 87. This win has elevated Mazarrn Miners into 4th place on the league table, but with still a few months to go who knows what might happen. The next match was on Friday 16th Nov away to San Luis Tigers. Mazarrn Miners are now into week 7 of their Inter Club Winter Triples League and once again they have a change with team
JEB now sitting there precariously at the top. There is still no room for complacency as team The Jedi and Tripodes are just that bit too close for comfort. We are all well aware it wont be over until the rather large lady sings. If you feel you would like to come along and join us, check out our webpage mazarronbowlsclub.webs.com or call Club Secretary 968 131 619 or Club Captain 637 461 038. Report by Wendy Reynolds
October is a busy month for Fuente Old Guard with our annual match play knockout competition and the monthly Stapleford match to be played. The match play, in memory of the late David Jaycock, was played on October 11th at the Hacienda Academy Course and in a hard fought nal, Dave Barrett became champion narrowly beating Barry Martin. Dave was presented with the Rose Bowl and Green Fee prizes and is looking forward to defending his title next year.
Nearest the Pin was won by our guest Frank Squires who was also the Winning Guest and took a share of the Twos Money. The rest of the cash was shared by Ian Murphy and Dave Simpson. The Plonker Award was won for the second time this year by Ray Greenham with 16 points. Hard luck Ray!
Our Stapleford competition was held at El Valle on October 25th. This impressive course
is in the Jack Nicklaus mode. The Overall Winner and Winner of Division One was big Dave Simpson with a massive 37 points total. Close behind with 34 points was Gerry McRobert taking Second Place in Division One. Division Two was won by our captain Barry Martin with 33 points. Dave Barrett was Runner Up with 29 points. Division Three, this month, was won by Dave May with 34 points. Paul Weston was a very close second with 32 points.
Should anyone wish to join the Fuente Old Guard, or play as a guest, please contact Barry Martin on 968 138 533.
The results and performances of Mazarrn FC have improved considerably in recent weeks. Following three successive defeats at the start of the season, the next ve games resulted in two wins, two draws and only one defeat and the team had moved up to 12th position in the league by mid-November. The signing of striker Cecilio from Soho-Medi was a signicant factor in these improved performances and he found the net three times in his rst three games. He is a robust old-fashioned type of striker and is proving to be a perfect strike partner for Jose Ruben who previously had little support up front. The defence, again marshalled superbly by captain Diego, continued to look very solid and only eight goals were conceded in the rst eight games this season.
absolute bargain at just 15 each and can be purchased from the Trevi Bar, Centro Commercial B Camposol. Woollen Scarves 10, baseball hats, sun hats and woolly hats at 5 can be ordered at the Trevi Bar and collected at the Los Amigos weekly meetings every Thursday at 4 pm. Although the event is still four months away, well over 100 tickets have already been sold for the 4th Annual Gala Evening and Dinner to be held on Tuesday 12th March 2013 at the Hotel la Cumbre, Puerto de Mazarrn. This night is one of the most prestigious events on the Costa Clida social calendar and caters for every taste. You do not have to be interested in football to enjoy the occasion. In addition to the celebrity guest speaker, ex-Wolves and Manchester City star Steve Daley, there will be comedy with Pat Martin and music and dancing with the Beagles. It is also one of the few opportunities that the ladies have to dress up for a very special occasion.
enjoy a superb buffet prior to the game, complimentary tea and coffee and the use of the Honesty Bar. The Man of the Match is invited into the lounge after the game along with other Mazarrn FC Players.
Various sponsorship opportunties are now available to local businesses and individuals at very affordable prices ranging from just 30 for a match ball sponsorship to 100 for a ground advertising board, which includes artwork and installation. For full details please contact Martin Vale on 634 342 294 or email losamigosdemazarronfc@hotmail.co.uk Membership of Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC costs just 10 per year and social meetings (open to all) are held at the Trevi Bar each Thursday at 4pm with a Members Business Meeting (members only) on the last Thursday each month. We run coaches to away games and have social events throughout the year so, if you are interested in football, or just wish to have a good time socially, please join us. Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC extends best wishes for the festive season to all sponsors, members and supporters of Mazarrn FC.
The style of play and the improved results has also boosted attendances at the Estadio Municipal, but new supporters are always welcome and much needed. Mazarrns home games are normally played on Sundays with varying kick off times. Admission is just 4 with juveniles free. Full details of all games, both home and away, are announced on the Tuesday before the weekend on which the game is to be played and advertised in the local media, on our website www. losamigosdemazarron.es and on posters at various points throughout Camposol and Mazarrn. Forthcoming Fixtures: Sunday 2nd December Olimpico De Totana B Sunday 9th December Yeclano Deportivo Sunday 16th December CD Cieza Sunday 6th January CAP Ciudad de Murcia Sunday 13th January CF Molina
The event is again jointly sponsored by New Images, Sector B Camposol and Ibex Insurance, Puerto de Mazarrn. All VIP tickets have now been sold but ordinary tickets are still available at 40 which includes a ve course meal with coffee, beer, house wine and soft drinks served during dinner. To reserve your tickets, please ring Andy on 634 040 990, Dave on 626 465 847, email losamigosdemazarronfc@hotmail. co.uk or call at the Trevi Bar, Camposol B any Thursday 3-4pm prior to the Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC weekly meetings. Jose Rodriguez, President of Mazarrn Football Club, performed the ofcial opening of the new VIP lounge beneath the main stand at the Estadio Municipal prior to the home game against CD Algar on Sunday 21st October. The VIP lounge is available to sponsors and other guests before, during and after the game and the match sponsors
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Off the eld, Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC supporters club continues to be very active. A coach load of excited female shoppers accompanied by a few reluctant husbands and partners visited both Playa Flamenca Saturday Market and the marvellous new shopping complex Zenia Boulevard for a Christmas shopping extravaganza. If you are short of ideas for Christmas presents for the family and friends, look no further. Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC has an excellent range of Mazarrn FC merchandise including the new replica shirts in all sizes from children 4-6 years old to XXL in red and blue in an attractive polo style. They are an
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More than 250 cyclists took to the street in Puerto de Mazarrn on 4 November to participate in the XVII Marcha Mountain Bike Baha de Mazarrn that this year was more interesting and attractive for the participants but also harder than in recent years.
In Master 50, the podium was composed of Andrs Martnez Garcia, Jos Erades Garcia and Francisco Gmez Oliver. In the two remaining categories, Veterans and Women, there were just 2 participants, Ernest Knaller and Fernnde Lidia Martnez. The race fruits were distributed by Frutas Arias Mazarrn. The day progressed without incidents thanks to the good work of Civil Protection, Local Police and Red Cross of Mazarrn.
The absolute champion this year, organized by Club Ciclista 9 y with help from the City Hall of Mazarrn, was Toms Ortega Bustos who was accompanied in the podium by Jos Arcas Navarro and Fernando Piero Gallego, with second and third place respectively. The trophies were presented by the Mayor of Mazarrn, Gins Campillo, the Councilman of Sports, Andrs Valera, the Councilwoman of Tourism, Mara Celeste Soria, the Councilman of Festivals, Isidro Coy, and the President of the Club organizer, Jos de la Cruz. Trophies
were also given to the youngest participant, Miguel Urea Puche, the veteran cyclist Ernest Knaller, and for the top ranked local athlete Jos Prez Snchez. They also awarded a ham donated by Carnicerias Carraaca, as a special recognition to the clubs with the most participants, these being Las 9 of Totana and BTT Aerobike Cartagena. Senior champion was Samuel Monreal Gonzlez 2nd and 3rd were Juan Jos Rubira Ortiz and Pedro Antonio Cnovas Valenzuela. In Master 30, the three rst classied were Jos Arcas Navarro, Andrs Plazas Lpez and Gins Salmern Ruiz. In Master 40, the champion was also the overall champion Toms Ortega Bustos. 2nd and 3rd were Fernando Piero Gallego and Antonio Cegarra Navarro.
Club Ciclista 9 y thanked the sponsors and collaborating businesses that with their support made this event possible in these economically difcult times.
Well it nally arrived; the trip everyone had waited for The Benidorm Jolly Boys Outing. It started at the Trevi Bar with a lovely full breakfast on the house supplied by Pauline and Sue. Thanks girls for everything. We then went off to play golf at Altoreal. We were split into seven groups of three playing Texas Scramble. Tee off time was 11.10am, although due to a group in front using the course as a pitch
and putt, the round took over 5 hours, but we could all see the funny side especially after a pint or four! Then we all hit the road for Benidorm and the impressive hotel. Lets just say Faulty Towers isnt a patch on it, but at 13 a head it was adequate. The presentation took place in the nearest pub Churchills where the beer was buy-1 get-1 free!! Happy days! The winners Sean, Glenda and Jim won the top money and second went to Marcus. Billy and Charlie shared second prize. Nearest The Pin was won with the last shot on the par three by Steve Dixon winning a box of golf balls provided by Altoreal Golf
and a cap and 100 business cards provided kindly by Insignia Grapics who also provide all our golf shirts. Most of the winnings went into the beer pot, although some was held back, (you know who you are!) and the proceeds from the years golf was used to whet our whistles which went down very well. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Steve Dixon, Jimmy Baird and Nigel Bowditch for all their efforts in organizing this trip and look forward to the next one. As for the rest of the night in Benidorm, a great time was had by all and Ive just about recovered. Thanks to all that came that didnt play meeting up with us and making it a night to remember. If you are interested in joining (which is free) just contact: Trevi Bar 669 026 544 Chairman Steve Dixon 634 127 221
What to Expect When You Sign Up for Golf Lessons by David Gay PGA Professional Each instructor has his own format for a lesson. While there may be some variation from coach to coach, I use the following steps - taking approximately the rst 10 minutes of the session - with new students. Introduction Students are often intimidated by PGA pros, so I try setting the student at ease and developing a rapport prior to the session. This leads to more effective communication between me and my student. Background Information This information includes: previous golf and sports history; previous injury history; simple movement screens to detect physical limitations; occupation; previous instruction history; goals for golf. Specic Golf Information This includes: examination of the golfers equipment; ball ight characteristics; determining how far the golfer hits each club; strengths and weaknesses in the various aspects of golf; practice habits; motivation for playing golf (i.e., competition vs. hobby vs. spouse activity, etc.); motivation for taking golf lessons. Set An Objective For The Session At this point, I help the student formulate a stated goal by asking them to answer the following question: Over the next hour, what
specically would you like to accomplish? At this stage of a golf lesson I know who I am dealing with and I help the student set a realistic solution to their specic problem. I next analyze the students technique. I watch the student hit shots with various clubs so that I can see them perform the swing or stroke. I will typically video the student so that I can more clearly see movements and detect swing aws. Explanation, error correction and wrap-up make up the last portion of the session. In this phase, I explain what the student needs to change to accomplish their desired correction. I have the student make practice swings to feel the change, then we transition into actual ball striking. At the end of the session, I summarize the information, re-lm the student and email the video analysis of the session. More advanced, experienced golfers generally want error correction and this can usually be accomplished in one to three lessons over several weeks. For those who desire a complete game makeover, I suggest several series of ve or six lessons with a custom curriculum over the course of a few months. I develop a practice plan and communicate with the student on a regular basis to monitor progress. For more information on lessons and club repairs you can nd David at Roda Golf Academy or contact on 670 083 939 email:davidgaypga@mac.com
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5th Race Day of Autumn Series 2012 The 5th day of the Series was held on Sunday 4th November. The race took place from the CAR Sailing Centre at Los Narejos on the Mar Menor. It was a blustery morning with a very strong south westerly wind. Seven boats
started on the course of three laps. However, there were several casualties of the strong winds. The rst was the third buoy which was dragged by the strong winds off its anchor which was lost. Then, b e c a u s e this buoy had drifted towards the shore, Julian Pering and Carl Vogt in Conny misjudged the distance and were blown onto the reef. Unfortunately, because they needed help from the committee boat, they were disqualied. At the same time Shoestring Tres was also misled into going too close to the reef and was caught, but Vernon and John managed to free it without help and they nished in 4th place. Meanwhile Mick Burgess in Sea Hopper suffered a broken rudder and was blown ashore further up the beach. As the wind speed was increasing it was judged unsafe to continue, so the race was reduced to one lap. The time between 1st and 2nd was very close and the results of the four boats which nished were as follows (on the corrected times):First race: 1st Weta 14 Brian Murray, Neil Coats 2nd Sailsh Sorocco Robert Hudson, Janice Penning 3rd Catamaran Hamoor John Parker, B Blackburn, B Blinkhorn, T Blakeley 4th Shoestring Tres Vernon OByrne, John Down DNF Sea Hopper Mick Burgess Sailsh Mistral R. Cheshire, Val Preston Balaton Conny Julian Pering, Carl Vogt
6th RACE DAY OF AUTUMN SERIES The 6th day of the Series was held on Sunday November 11th. The races took place from the CAR Sailing Centre at Los Narejos on the Mar Menor. It was a damp morning with a 2-3 force North West to North wind. First race: Seven boats competed and the results on the corrected times were, very close with nine seconds between 1st and 2nd and thirteen seconds between 2nd and 3rd, as follows:1st Sailsh Sorocco Terry Chapman, Janice Penning 2nd Sailsh Mistral Robert Hudson, Ingo Wilson 3rd Catamaran Hamoor Bob Blinkhorn, Brian Blackburn, John Clarke 4th Sea Hopper Mick Burgess 5th Shoestring Uno Chris Silcock, J Down, A Silcock, V OByrne 6th Balaton Conny Julian Pering, Carl Vogt 7th Deltania Dos Chris Rooke, Anne-Marie Tasney Second race: Congratulations to Mick Burgess in Sea Hopper who was only 1 minute 13 seconds behind Sailsh Sorocco. This was a remarkable achievement in the adverse conditions. There was a 3-4 force Northerly wind with a little light rain at the start of this race for four boats, but by the nish it was raining very hard. The results on corrected times were: 1st Sailsh Sorocco Terry Chapman, Janice Penning 2nd Sea Hopper Mick Burgess 3rd Sailsh Mistral Robert Hudson, Vernon OByrne 4th Balaton Conny Julian Pering, Carl Vogt For more information see www.sailingmarmenor.com or email sammracing@yahoo.co.uk.
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Well, Christmas is nearly upon us and havent we had some rain this autumn..at least we dont suffer hose pipe bans! Last month, I mentioned the bad bank set up and this is being launched on 2nd December. Who knows how this will affect the property market. November has seen a number of bargains around. Polaris World offered 12 apartments for sale, in the Penthouses, at under half price on the condition completion took place within one month great if you want a long term investment. Secondly, there has been a massive reduction in some properties on Mazarrn Country Club. Here you can buy a 2 bed detached property for only 119,000 and there is a 90% mortgage option! Both offers are available through Best of Spanish. The Spanish Prime Minster is reported to have said he thinks the Spanish economy will start to rise slowly in 2014. This is good news for all of us so lets hope the housing market follows this trend. The last quarter of the year has been busy for most agents, but generally December is a quiet time in the real estate business as people get ready for Christmas. Every year is different so who knows? Some agents take a well-earned rest at this time of the year and close for the 2 weeks around Christmas. Others, like myself, dont have to worry about opening an ofce, so it makes life so much easier to manage at this time of year. As I write, I am still waiting for the dates that A Place in the Sun will be shown which will present a lovely property in Campillo de Adentro. We just have to watch out for it in December (or so I was told??). As soon as this deadline closes, as sure as eggs are eggs, I will be given the date for the show. Dave and I would like to wish all our working colleagues and friends, a great Christmas (not too much turkey) and a Happy & Prosperous New Year. Jennie Iredale Best of Spanish info@bestofspanish.com (0034) 635 434 651
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November 2012 Quiz Answers 1. What happened on 13th October 2012? World Sight Day 2. What was the Herb of the Month? Horseradish 3. Who offers protection with style: efcient, discreet, secure? Arivic
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What can you nd behind the brown wooden door! The Steak Out dining room 5. Who offers ne international meats supplying all cuts of English meat? Anros Food 6. Who claims it makes a difference! Kitchen Plus 1 7. Who claims October 1st is the sport of pudding season?
Ma Millbanks Kitchen 8. Where would you nd the Village Supermarket? Hacienda del Alamo 9. Who is offering discounts for longterm bookings? El Carro 10. Who is offering a 50 cash back? Liberty Seguras
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