Mother's Day Sunday 14th March
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Saturdays: from 8 pm
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ell, here I am writing for my sixth issue already and I can’t help but thank my ‘Advertisees’ for their continued support. Thanks also to those of you who are still sending in words of support and congratulations on a job well done. They are very much appreciated and are increasing my ‘blow my own trumpet’ archives. I think you’ll find this issue rather well packed with informative articles, events and happenings and the decision to bring it out at the beginning of the month has deemed to be a good one. I’ve made a couple of changes … your Sudoku puzzle is a bit harder and I’ve sourced a different cryptic crossword so do please give them a go and let me know what you think. I’ve still quite a few ideas with regards future content but if there is something you feel would be of general interest or should, or could, be covered feel free to let me know. I am always open to suggestions.
Finally my sincere thanks go to the contributors of the photos and articles and to those who took the time to send in their own. Ok, that’s me done. Off to the printer we go. Don’t forget Mother’s Day, enjoy the craic on St. Patricks Day and remember to put your clocks forward on 27th / 28th. (I got the date right this time, I checked it out with the oracle, aka Petter!)
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Inconsequential Quickies and Coastal Chit-Chat.
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Naranjo would like to apologise for the delay in starting up their karaoke and quiz nights but they are having trouble trying to fit them in so will have to hold off for a while. Iron Art should have moved by the time this mag comes out. Still on the El Real Industrial Estate but to a bigger and better unit with a glass frontage situated on the main thoroughfare, after the wheel island, on the left. They have lots of exciting developments taking place the first of which, is working with Phil from Ground Cover for all your plants and gardening requirements. Eileen and Pete look forward to seeing you and offering you great prices with all stock available for immediate take away or delivery at a small charge. More developments next month. Whilst in Antas, Ferreteria El Real & The Full Swing was to open on 1st Feb in new premises four times the size of the present situation. All areas had been agreed on including the purchase of the stock already in the building (Ferreteria Maxima) when two days before the keys were to be handed over, the owner of the building demanded a deposit of just short of 10,000 euros. They agreed to disagree and so are staying where they are but expanding. A new room is being built, as I write and you read, of 60 square metres just for paints, wood preserves, varnishes, brushes, stencils, mastics, silicones and glues. The pool chemicals and accessories will also be housed in there. After this is completed, the next project is to organise the Joiner’s shop and wood stock. Later the room to the front of the building will also be converted to a clean, bright, dust free room which will allow the golf shop to be extended onto the second floor. Whereas with the new shop, this would have been an immediate transformation, it is now going to take a bit longer... but look out for new lines coming. Small electrical items, bedding including pillows, sheets, duvets, duvet covers, mattress covers, towels, pet food etc... There’s always going to be something new coming in. Might as well stay in that area to announce that Ralf Motors has moved. My directions in the last
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issue were a bit awry! I’ve now driven it several times and am confident to announce – from El Real, direction Antas, go straight across the two motorway islands, past Ramblizo on the left and straight across the smaller island. Just before the turning left into Antas itself you will see a small road on the right signposted Cuevas del Almanzora. Take that turning and Ralf Motors is approx. 200 metres up on the right. Heading back towards Mojácar – Roly's Too Thursday Table Top sale is set to start again on 1st April and if you fancy a Jam Session make your way along on a Tuesday night, there are always two that turn up. Alkemi Hair & Holistics hold Saturday morning workshops on a variety of topics, details of which you will find in the ‘Dates for your Diary’ on page 32. They also have a monthly support group meeting, usually also Saturday mornings, to which everyone is welcome. The group is for practitioners, students and people who just have an interest in complementary health, fitness and beauty. The next one, on April 24th, is about Acupuncture - its history, its introduction to the West and its relevance as a holistic treatment today. The talk will cover a description of different aspects of acupuncture styles and treatments, and a short demonstration of acupuncture, moxibustion, acu-laser and electroacupuncture by Sheona Wheeler of ElectroLotus Acupuncture For more info visit www.alkemiholstics.com or call 663 397 789 or 950 132 342. Zak's Plaice in Garrucha is starting his Spring Madness in March in celebration of their second anniversary. Between 12 noon and 2pm and 7pm and 9pm you can have two standard size meals for just 10 euros. The Fundraiser in Turre is now open from 10am until 6.30pm with no siesta Monday to Friday and still most Saturdays. Dames in Turre are joining with the Dames in Spain to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th. It’s going to be a bit of a "Fiesta" morning...Bucks Fizz and nibbles...Dames in Spain Choir, favourite speakers Jeanne Henny MBE and Val Carrington will be helping us in celebrating women’s
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going strong. Over the last couple of weeks there has been quite an assortment of interesting items. Snake venom wrinkle concealer which, according to an article in the paper, Cheryl Cole uses. Half price underwear and nightwear including men’s M & S socks for 1 euro a pair, handcrafted silver jewellery by Tracey Jane and perfumes. Sonia has re-opened Indole (next to Aladdin’s) for the summer season for all your beachwear essentials and has a 10% discount offer on until the end of March for all Advertiser clients. Paul at Bar Cielo Rojo is slowly but surely getting his changes in order. The Euro day is back, his famous fish and chips are back, the Saturday rastro is back. The new Menu of the Day and Night is up and running as are the Sunday roast lunches. There’s a new curry night on Saturdays and Lisa’s breakfasts are served from 9am. Next door at Ventanas y Puertas they have a new range of made to measure curtains and toldos. The Irish Rover entertainment programme now includes Susan Moretta singing on Friday lunchtimes and Robin on Sundays from 3pm. There is karaoke every night and the Irish dancers are still planned for the summer.
FUN QUIZ
Every Monday 9.30pm
Friday 5th March Maureen’s 70th Birthday Celebration with JC & Betty Swollocks Everyone Welcome
Smoking permitted
Call out service offered
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Serving from 10am The best value breakfast in Mojácar ... 3.50€
Baguettes, Kebabs, Wraps, Salads, Daily Specials from 2.50€ FRIDAY Cod & Chips ... 4.95€, SUNDAY Lunch ... 5.50€ TERRACE AREA ! HAPPY
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Wednesday 12pm - 12am the famous EURO day
Friday Paul's Fish & Chips are back 4.95 €
Saturday Indian Curry Night
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* SUNDAY ROAST LUNCH * 9.00€ includes a choice of Starters & Desserts * * * * Traditional Roast Selection of Meats - Breast of Chicken, * * Loin of Pork, Topside of Beef & Leg of Lamb plus all the trimmings KENTUCKY STYLE FRIED CHICKEN
The best tasting fried chicken on the Costas! Four pieces of chicken, homemade fries & bbq beans or coleslaw 7.50€ or as part of the normal 3 course menu of the day & night
FISH & CHIPS
Crispy Beer Battered skinless fillets of succulent Fish and Home-made Chips
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younger? Then enquire at Bonita Hair & Beauty Salon. However it may be better if you don’t rush down there straight away as I could be some time!! Seriously though, if you’re looking for a Mother’s day pressie, they have a special March offer on - hi lights cut and blow dry for 45 euros and while you’re waiting nip next door but one to Eatz Diner and get a fish and chip special for just 5 euros. On a general note Choice FM
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OPEN 11 am 'til close LAST FOOD ORDERS 9 pm
original beach essentials Now Re-Open for the Summer Season Special March Promotion ... 10% Discount for ‘The Advertiser’ clients (offer ends 31st March)
Remember Alan? (Los Amigos, Kimrick, Limelight) Well he is now running Beachcomber with John and is looking forward to seeing his old friends and customers.
held a raffle at their Christmas party. One of the prizes donated, which came mainly from their sponsors, was a flying lesson in Vera. Within four days they had collected 500 euros and this amount has now been delivered to Asprodalba, (there was a photo but the quality was too bad to use, sorry!). And finally, here’s some dates for your diary. On Friday 5th March Maureen will be celebrating her 70th birthday in Bar Med to which everyone is welcome. Entertainment will be in the form of JC and the one and only ‘Betty Swollocks’. On Friday 12th March there is a Bangers & Mash and music quiz night at Bar El Pinar in aid of PAWS with live music by Arriba Arriba. The evening is to start promptly at 6.30pm and will also include a picture quiz , ‘name that tune’ and raffle. Tickets are 10 euros and are available from Bar El Pinar, Internet Call shop - Los Gallardos, Gill’s Linen Shop and PAWS Charity shop - Mojácar Playa. Veggie options are available if booked in advance.
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(above) "Beachcomber Nickie and Danny" have returned to the UK but want to say they enjoyed their two years in Mojácar and will miss not only their family but the many hundreds of friends made while here. Lots of love from Nickie, Danny, Crystal and "Beachcomber H". (Note from "Beachcomber John"... At least now "H" has gone I'll have a better chance of catching the best fish....bless him, I'm going to miss them all lots.) (left) Pam and Eric wanted to say goodbye to "Beachcomber Danny and Nicky" before their return to the UK. PAGE 6
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S U R P R I S E (above and below) Penny with some of the many friends who came to her ‘Surprise’ 50th birthday party in Kimrick. But that wasn’t the only surprise …
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James, I’m sure you all remember from Bar Med, has now finished his hairdressing training and is actually working in the salon where he trained.
TELITEC HAVED MOVED TO A BIGGER AND BETTER OFFICE AND WILL NOW BE OPEN FROM 10AM - 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY. STILL ON MOJACAR PLAYA BUT WITHIN AXA INSURANCE, NEAR THE IRISH ROVER.
"Beachcomber Nickie" with her mum Maggie on a night out at "Cowboy Cocina" with Kenny doing his "Yee Har" party piece. (PS ... Kenny is still offering half price Burgers on Tuesday nights and half price Ribs, Friday nights)
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ome people don’t like Mondays. Having lived in Mojácar for twenty years I don’t like Februarys. It is the lull in the tide of our year and for those of us who work in tourism it is the furthest one can be from any kind of reasonable income. February, stuck as it is, right between Christmas and Easter, like a tail between the legs, is a time when one can fall prey to the greatest insult a person can bestow upon oneself, boredom. A huge annoyance for the moralists as many of Mankind’s sins are indulged through fear of boredom. And in order to side-step this potential landmine I have bravely sought out the most mind-numbing, time-wasting and yet entertaining websites to help you while away the long wet gloomy hours that gang together in days and weeks to test our strength and our weakness. Let’s kick off with: www.wagenschenke.ch/site/index.htm
This is a site with a couple of fun and free flash games. It is a little addictive, so be warned, “Home Run” is the one to try. Your job is to simply help a poor drunkard waddle home using nothing but your mouse. He inevitably falls down and a sign pops up telling you how many meters passed under his uncoordinated feet. The world record for this game is over 500 meters (unless you count that Saturday in ‘92 when me and the boys walked back from Tuareg) and for the record, I managed to get the poor fella 17 meters nearer to his house. On the subject of houses, I keep hearing that this is a very good time to buy a house. I’m not so sure. I think ‘92 was a very good time to buy a house but as you know I was spending all my pesetas down at Tuareg back then. So, if like me, you are not really in the mood to buy a house why not draw a cartoon one that you would like to buy? A short trip down to www.drawahouse.com will get you started. In six easy steps you will have before you a veritable palace of pleasure and homeliness and all colourful too, if you please. You even get an option to add a garden, if of course you can be bothered with it, they take a lot of
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Carol Sutton of K7GRUPO Inmobiliario, and wife of ‘The Handyman That Can’, Chris, fortunately decided to celebrate her 50th birthday on Saturday 23rd January, her actual birthday being Tuesday 26th, the day of the most dreadful rain here. Celebrations, attended by both English and Spanish friends, started at 2pm and although the weather was cool, it was fine during the day enabling them to extend the party to the garden as well as the house. One of Carol’s friends, a singer, sang her heart out most of the day for free – it was her birthday present to her. After lots of wine and food had been consumed the party finished not long before midnight with many more people singing along with the singer. Luckily, Carol says, all of them could sing!!!. Thankfully a better start to 2010 for Chris than the end of 2009 who sadly lost both his parents within three weeks of each other. After attending his father’s funeral at the beginning of December he had only been back in Mojácar for one week when his Mum also died.
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Mariela’s launched their "1 euro a dish on Wednesdays" campaign!) Working for Grace and Dave was Chris, who become more like a close friend than an employee and eventually bought the Lemon from them. When Grace died of cancer in the mid nineties, we all grieved, none more so than Dave. Some time later, Dave Williams and Pam Campillo struck up a friendship, whic h eventually became deeper, after they had both moved to Málaga. In mid February there was a happy re-union when Dave and Pam dropped in to visit their friend Chris in the Lemon Lounge, and invited old time friends to join them. How could I refuse to meet up with two of the nicest folk I have ever known? Petter.
Keith (Wolfie) and Heather celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Thursday 18th February at the Lemon Lounge. A few days before John and Angie Minor reached 36 years. (Congratulations to the four of you)
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Health Benefits of Tai Chi by Steve Burton Mojácar based Tai Chi Instructor
Reducing Stress The majority of us carry tension or hold stress as part of our day to day lives. However we do have choices and within Tai Chi we can be shown how by firstly becoming aware of the tension/stress we have. That with simple changes through our initial awareness we can learn to relax and let some of the tension and stresses go.
As some of us may believe we are just matter or energy. Within Tai Chi we are continually working with energy, our own internal energy, referred to as Qi. There is a saying that “Where the mind goes, energy flows” so in going back to my earlier comments of mind, body connection, we learn to use our minds in collaboration with our bodies ,which can then allow us the potential to move energy around our body. As we become more flexible and subtle from gently stretching and exercising our muscle and tendons, we are then potentially beginning to open up some of the physical, mental and emotional blocks thus allowing energy to flow. With every aspect of our Tai Chi training we are using exercises, postures and movements that are continually moving and shifting our energy .With control and focus we can start to take charge in how and where we place our energy. As a general summary to the benefits mentioned above Tai Chi is becoming a common subject of scientific research. So far, there are published results to demonstrate that the exercises help with back and knee problems, improve balance, reduce falls and hip fractures in the more mature, speed recovery after illness such as heart attacks, reduce depression, improve circulation and reduce recurrent headaches and migraine. See advert opposite for details of classes.
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A view from the pilot’s seat ...
Ok, so which of the above is a microlight? Stupid question really, except it’s not! The first one is a Quicksilver from the seventies, it has a top speed of very slow, an endurance of about 90mins, and is of course a microlight. The second one is a Moragon M1 Stela, mine in fact! It has a top speed of about 110 knots, with an endurance of an incredible 5 hours. And it is also a microlight! Surprised? Well the third one is the amazingly sexy TL2000 Sting, with a top speed of 150knots, retractable gear and variable prop as options. And yes, it’s a microlight, and I so want one!! The word microlight is an outdated term that conjures up images of a kite nailed to a lawnmower, but the actual definition of a microlight is that it has no more than two seats, has a maximum take off weight of no more than 450kg, and a stall speed of no more than 32 knots. In the seventies, this was only just achievable with machines like the Quickie, but now…carbon fibre, lighter, more powerful engines, and computerized instrumentation have allowed today’s micro’s to evolve into superb aircraft. So, how do they fly? Well, exactly the same as traditional Cessna’s and Pipers only faster, sharper, and safer. In fact I think they are more involving, the extra agility of the aircraft requiring more positive control inputs, and faster responses from the pilot. Climbing out of my M1 into a Cessna is akin to getting out of a Ford Focus into a Transit van.
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The microlight license can be achieved in as little as 25 hours, and will cost you about three grand all in. Better still, a microlight license counts towards your training if you want to fly the bigger stuff. After that, if you’re keen, owning your own aircraft is probably cheaper than you think. There are models to suit all budgets. The Sting? Well if you need to ask, you probably can’t afford it! At the other end of the scale there are still plenty of Quickies flying for probably less than the price of a good lawnmower!! Seriously though, twenty thousand euros will buy you a very nice, aircraft with running costs of no more than a family car. Many pilots buy planes in a group, sharing the cost, maintenance, insurance etc between the shareholders. Our corner of Spain with it’s 300 plus days a year of sunshine is perfect for flying. You don’t need a licensed airfield to fly microlights. A suitable strip of land, with the owner’s permission is all that’s required, and there are plenty of those in the local area, and over 1000 that I am aware of in Spain, some in the most spectacular surroundings. If you fancy a trial flight, or want to treat a loved one to a special gift, contact the Sol-aero flyers! Until next time, Chocks away!! For information see our main advert or call: 609 685 132 / 661 985 358 (Chris / Jan)
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There are many aspects to the word balance, in Tai Chi we refer to the Mind, Body, Spirit, balance. By being aware of both your mind and body to a point where you are able to distinguish the two. You are then able to control and distinguish individual parts of your body, which allows for great change (or changes) to take place. We practice the art of balance in exercises that allow the physical body to learn over time. For example as part of our preparatory exercises, we stand in a relaxed posture on one leg. At the same time we are concentrating on other aspects of our body, this can help to improve your physical balance. As we progress and become more relaxed we are able to make slow relaxed movements that flow together referred to as the form. These movements are assisting us in many ways, one of which is our physical balance and awareness of our own space in time. As part of our inner Tai Chi journey we practice standing post meditation (Qigong). The exercises assist relaxation and help develop awareness and later bring control of body and mind.
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As a simple exercise look at your left hand, now clench it into a fist, now really hold it tight, and now just let it go. We have the ability to be able to do this all over our body, but first we have to be open to see where we hold our tension and stress. Relaxation is a major part of our Tai Chi training and as we become more aware of how deep rooted some of our tensions are then through specific exercises we can address individual parts of the body as a whole. Over time students get to see the mind body connection and begin to make their own distinctions.
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In last month’s publication I touched upon the health benefits of Tai Chi. In this article I would like to expand upon this in more detail and inform you of some of the potential ways of improving your balance, reducing stress and improving circulation. One of the areas that we teach early on to our students is the importance of RAC. Relaxation, Awareness and Concentration. Words are easily used yet it is the continued practice over time that allows the evidence to show up in each individual’s life.
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their incredible new synthetic pitch. Last time we held off the Garrucha Veteranos 21 by the end of the first half, but by the end of the full 90 minutes, we managed to scrape by a 7-3 loss to them. Of course this tactic meant leaving the door open for future matches with them on their lovely pitch. New players arrive almost every week, while others leave after their holidays. More importantly, our Group welcomes more to join in at any time – it is open to all. Spectators are welcome too, although at the moment it is standing room only. Come on and check us out, or join in on the fun @: Campo de Fútbol Municipal de Mojácar, 10:30AM - 10:45AM – just up the road from the Continental (Juan the Butchers) and follow the orange signs. If you are late, it does not matter either, we will fit you in somewhere.
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@ Bar La Finca. Today, we have well over 20 plus showing up sporting their latest moves on the pitch every weekend. Many players were with England and Scottish youth teams, or played semi-pro in their earlier years for their local clubs. There is a set of core players who are always there religiously every Sunday to “Spread the Love” and manage to get some really good banter going on – all in good humour of course ... If you can’t play, it is worth showing up just for that! Probably one of the most important aspects of the matches is the sportsmanship and high regard for each other’s safety. While matches are always competitive everyone has respect for each other as well as life and work off the pitch. Injuries do happen, but more often than not, they are self inflicted! One of the highlights of any given Sunday is getting enough to get a full 11 v. 11 match in, but often the smaller shorter pitch is used for the more realistic numbers who show up. All matches are followed by an entertaining single elimination “last man standing penalty kickoff” where the winner takes home a trophy, for the week. Each week has a different winner, sometimes … As the winner, the penalty trophy gives you bragging rights for at least 7 days. Some have been seen to put it on their hood of their car! Of course we are not just there to have a laugh while on the pitch, as after the game we nip in several pints of beer afterwards at La Finca, the Cowboy Cocina, or Bar Patxi. Future “friendlies” we hope to play in the coming weeks will be against the Guardia Civil as well as the Garrucha Veteranos on
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Back in the early 1980s’, Mojácar Pueblo used to have a really good team which actually broke out of the ranks of 3rd division, into 2nd. There was a field, and some of the key players who originated from the Barcelona youth squads coupled with local talent added to their great success. Over the years they did quite well, but the usual (funding, lack of sponsorship and the politics) made the team as well as its field, completely disappear. Finally after a long tenure without the Beautiful Game here in town, a group of local lads now gather every Sunday morning at 10:30am, rain or shine (or even snow for that matter, like a few weeks ago), for a good kick-about. Most of the team had hung up their boots a while back after a successful but at the same time, highly competitive; 5-a-side league which had started up back in 2005-2006. It ran for two seasons, and it too, disappeared. Much to my content, I was invited about 8 weeks ago or so (at the time of writing, early December) to join the Sunday group for some “footie”, a group which I did not know a whole lot about. Amazingly, the team is comprised of a mixture of many different nationalities of all ages to include English, Spanish, Lithuanian, Scottish, German, Welsh, Italian, Irish, Czech (Republic), Rumanian, South American, and even a couple of “dudes” from the USA make up the team. Coach Frank told me that the idea started very informally about 2 years ago with about 8 players
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Irish communities around the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. Born in Britain, around 385AD, his parents Calpurnius and Conchessa were Roman citizens living in either Scotland or Wales, according to different versions of his story. As a boy of 14 he was captured by pirates and taken to Ireland. After spending six years in slavery, herding sheep he escaped returning to Ireland in his 30s as a missionary among the Celtic pagans. Legend has it that he used the native shamrock as a symbol of the holy trinity when preaching to explain how the Trinity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit could exist as separate parts of the same being and brought the Latin alphabet to Ireland. The most famous legend attributed to him is that of driving out the serpents of Ireland by ringing his bell from the top of Croagh Patrick near Westport. However, evidence suggests post-glacial Ireland never had any snakes in the first place. St. Patrick is also supposed to have rid Ireland - specifically County Donegal - of a fierce lake monster. After he had killed it, the blood turned the lake red and so since then the lake has been known as Red Lake or Lough Derg. Both the mountain and the lake have become places of annual pilgrimage in the hope that the journey will rid them of all their sins. It is wholly due to St. Patrick’s French sojourn that Hawthorn bushes bloom in the winter in the Loire Valley. He crossed the Loire River, hung his cape to dry on a Hawthorn bush, and that is how this miracle came about. According to legend, wearying of St. Bridget's constant complaints about the traditional social morals requiring women to wait for marriage proposals to come their way or forget about the matter entirely, St. Patrick instituted the practice of allowing women to propose to men on a
Leap Year. The reason he didn't make it an every day occurrence can perhaps be gleaned from the fact that on the very next Leap Year he found himself on the receiving end of a proposal from St. Bridget herself. St. Patrick incorporated pagan elements into Christianity to make the religion more palatable to the new converts. He built the first church in Ireland at Mag-inis. It is believed that St. Patrick died on March 17 in 461AD. He ordered that after death he be buried wherever the oxen pulling his funeral cart stopped. They reportedly didn't go further than Downpatrick and is said to be buried at Down Cathedral, although this has never been proven. People didn't actually start praying to St. Patrick until the eighth century A.D. The Vatican followed suit much later. St. Patrick was said to have proclaimed that everyone should have a drop of the "hard stuff" on his feast day after chastising an innkeeper who served a short measure of whiskey. In the custom known as "drowning the shamrock", the shamrock that has been worn on a lapel or hat is put in the last drink of the evening. Wearing green, eating green food and even drinking green beer, is said to commemorate St. Patrick's use of the shamrock - although blue was the original colour of his vestments. The people of Ireland weren't exactly fond of green - according to them it was the colour of the Fairies and Leprechauns and, unless you wanted to forcibly join the ranks of these Wee Folks, you would refrain from sporting that colour too often. It wasn't until the 19th Century that green became the official colour of Ireland. Popular Irish toasts on St. Patrick's Day, include, “May the roof above us never fall in, and may we friends beneath it never fall out.” St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland, and on the island of Montserrat in the Caribbean, which was founded by Irish refugees who went there to escape Oliver Cromwell. It is
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a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a provincial holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland. Strangely though it's only been 75 years since Dublin began having a St. Patrick's Day parade and even more peculiarly, until 1995, the Dublin pubs used to be closed on this National Holiday. It is not known when exactly St. Patrick's Day began to be celebrated outside Ireland, but the first written description comes from Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver's Travels, who mentions the celebrations of 1713 in London. According to him, the Westminster Parliament took a holiday on this day and all the public buildings had green decorations. The first St. Patrick's Day parade in America was held in Boston on 17 March 1737 and the practice began in New York on 17 March 1762. Around 34 million modern Americans claim Irish ancestry. Chicago followed suit later and has a tradition -
since 1962 - of dyeing the Chicago river green with vegetable dyes. In 1900 Queen Victoria decreed that Irish Regiments should wear the shamrock on St. Patrick's Day in memory of the Irish soldiers killed in the Boer War. St. Patrick's Day is now celebrated all over and is the longest running civilian parade in the world -The Dublin parade attracts hundreds of thousands of people. The biggest parade is normally held in New York, while the largest celebration in the southern hemisphere is in Sydney, Australia. A large percentage of Catholic Cathedrals the world over are named after St. Patrick. On St. Patrick's Day, you can bring yourself good luck by finding a four-leaf clover, wearing green, and kissing the Blarney Stone.
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BIGGER ... BRIGHTER ... BETTER ... In December 2009 the companies of NRG Insurance and DanniellsFox after years of collaboration decided to combine and share an office located in Mojácar’s prime commercial centre, the Parque Comercial. Nancy from NRG together with Carol and Peter from DanniellsFox had enjoyed a long association within the business community and have on many occasions recommended clients to their respective businesses for advice. Nancy (NRG) says, “There had been many occasions in the past when clients have asked me if I could recommend a company that offers advice on matters such as mortgages, taxes, wills and investments. As always, when it’s not my area of expertise, I am forever mindful that a recommendation from me can be tricky. It is of the utmost importance that when recommending other companies I am 100% certain I have done so appropriately and with confidence that clients will be given first-rate, straightforward advice. I have found Carol and Peter like-minded in this regard and we have for that reason over the years enjoyed a mutual respect for each others unbiased and expert guidance asking nothing from each other except that all our mutual clients are treated with the respect they deserve.” Carol and Peter echo Nancy’s comments in addition, Carol (DanniellsFox) says, “Nancy and I have had a long association starting from when I required vehicle insurance. I was impressed by her professionalism,
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The rain in Spain stays mainly in the Plain ... ... except in Mojacar Tuesday 26th January 2010 !
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The rain in Spain stays mainly in the Plain ... ... AND ELSEWHERE Views of the Rambla at Turre and looking down from Turre to Mojácar towards the new bridge by Bluwater Web Design
Flooding out at PAWS taken by Joby Polansky
(left) La Parata ... Edwina Allsopp, who lives just below Lykes Bar Restaurant, took this photo at 2.21pm by the Water Wheel, which is where Bill Campbell and his wife were washed down the river bed.
(above) Garrucha Paseo
(above and left) Rio Antas
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According to Petter’s weather guage ... The rain that fell on Mojácar Playa totalled over four and a half inches. (117 litres per square metre to be precise)
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LOS GALLARDOS HAS TALENT 2010 Amateur Talent Competition Auditions were held on 22nd Januar SADIS Januaryy, the Grand Final on 29th Januar Januaryy in aid of A ASADIS A total of 900A was raised for much needed Physiotherapy and Computer Equipment AA The results ... 1st A A ... 2nd Brian ... 3rd Maureen
‘The Beverley Sisters’ (photo left) unfortunately couldn’t perform in the final as Frank (on the right) had been admitted to hospital. Thankfully he has since made a full recovery.
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ACEM AND THE MOJACAR COMPETITION ACEM the Mojácar Business association held their dinner dance on February 6th which was attended by the mayor of Mojácar and over 210 guests, from both Spanish and other businesses. During the dinner dance Karin, the president of the association, gave a presentation of the aims of the ACEM and invited all businesses in Mojácar to join and help bring about renewed business in Mojácar. The raffle and auction helped raise in excess of 3,000€ which the association will use to promote business in Mojácar. The association has arranged a competition where three lucky people will win a one week holiday in Mojácar which has already had 3,500 visitors since mid January. At the last count a total of 480 people had entered.
(above) Alex west from the Sun newspaper searching for the lottery millionaire
On February 15th and 16th Jon Gaunt from SunTalk was in Mojácar broadcasting live from Lua Café del Sol and Jazz Life Café. Both venues were offering a free glass of wine and a tapa to everyone who went along between 11am and 2pm. Jon will be back in Mojácar on May 24th to do another live broadcast, this time from Tito’s beach bar, when he will interview the lucky prize winners. To keep up to date with this great competition designed to highlight Mojácar as a destination log onto www.mojacarlife.com and listen in to Sun Talk on Spectrumfm Mojácar 92.6fm. It’s all systems go now for the next event, the fashion show, to be held on 6th March at Hotel Puerto Marina. Anyone with fashion experience is invited to get in touch with Pat of Arriba Café Bar, as she says she is getting really nervous now! Entertainment will be by the popular Arriba Arriba and it is hoped, Flamenco dancers. Tickets are 5€ and available from Pat now. (below) Photographer Ian with Jon Gaunt. (I’m not going to print what he said about looking like he needs to get photoshop working on his face ... ooh, I just did!)
Photo above was taken at the request of Rosa Marie Cano for it to be submitted to the British press.
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Desert View • Sunseed Desert Technology is a sustainable living community in Los Molinos de Rio Aguas, Sorbas. Its aims are to develop, demonstrate and communicate accessible, lowtech methods of living sustainably in a semi-arid environment. The different areas it works in are; organic growing, eco-construction, appropriate technology, reforestation, water management, education and sustainable living. Sunseed is a registered charity that began in 1986. It runs solely on
donations from their volunteers. They run semi frequent courses on everything and anything connected to low carbon/sustainable living methods throughout the year, however they are not a formal education centre. On Saturday 6th March Sunseed and the Pita Museum are organizing an Open Day to show their projects to visitors. It will be a fun day filled with tours, events and activities. The Pita Museum is a project that from 1993 has been working with organic pita wood, making handcrafts and studying all the possibilities that this plant can offer in desert areas. They work in conjunction with the Ethiopian NGO Edget Baandnet. The Open Day will take place nearby Sorbas in the village of Los Molinos de Rio Aguas. The
Jean and Alister MacDonald were the lucky winners of the January APSA draw for a meal at Syedpur Indian Restaurant in Albox. They are pictured collecting their meal token from Tracey who has worked in the APSA shop for over 4 years. The winning ticket was sold by Sally and Eileen of Arboleas. Tickets are on sale each month throughout the area including at the APSA shop and Bar Rumores. So, if you fancy a free meal, buy a ticket and support the animal charity. They raised 86 euros from the January draw - much needed cash towards the important neutering programme. ROYAL BRITISH
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to the closure of the El Rincon restaurant in Albox the British Legion had to rapidly find a new venue for functions and meetings. After much hard work by the Committee a new venue has been sourced. Coffee mornings, meetings and major functions are now being held at the La Parilla restaurant in Albox town centre. The monthly meeting is still the third Thursday of every month at 11.00hrs. Everyone is welcome, ex service or not. There are many other activities at our website www.rblalbox.com. Any further information contact our Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 562 618.
PAMELA’S LINE DANCE CLUB FORTHCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
MARCH
Wednesday 17th March ST. PATRICK’S DAY SOCIAL DANCE at Latino's, La Alfoquía 7.30pm for 8.00pm start 'til late • DRESS CODE - if possible: mainly green clothes toned with black (you could add a few shamrock motifs!) • Please bring a plate of buffet food ENTRANCE FEE: ONLY 3 euros PLEASE PUT IN YOUR DANCE REQUESTS EARLY FOR ALL SOCIAL DANCES Telephone Bookstall, coin collection and magazine Pamela: 950 398 076 swap for F.A.C.E. always present
activities, most of which are free, will start at 10.00am and will run throughout the day until late. The workshops and activities for adults and children will be: Regular guided tours through the project, workshop with Pita wood, reforestation activities like tree planting and clay seedball workshop, arts and crafts workshop for children, bike repair workshop, Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, a fun game about sustainability, a movie and finishing with an Open Music Jam Session. Everyone is welcome to join them for a delicious, home-cooked vegan lunch for only 5€ at 2.00pm. Throughout the day there will be a market of local, ecological and hand-made products. They invite all people who are interested to go and participate. For more information contact: (0034) 950 525 770, e-mail: sunseedspain@arrakis.es or visit their website www.sunseed.org.uk
Valley V iew ♦The Puppy Rescue quiz night at
THE PUB raised 220 euros. ‘Puppy Rescue in Spain’ would like to say a big thank you to all the people who attended, to Jill for doing them a good Quiz, to Barry for running the Bingo and to Alan for letting them use his bar. Alan also raised 20 euros for Puppy Rescue on his ‘choose a new name for THE PUB’ raffle - it is now to be called BAR LAPANTO. The money raised will be used towards the costs of sending 20 dogs to Holland.
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PAMELA’S LINE DANCE CLUB Monday: LATINO'S, LA ALFOQUíA 7.45pm 'til 10.30pm ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS & BEGINNERS Wednesday: LATINO'S, LA ALFOQUíA 7.45pm 'til 10.30pm IMPROVERS & INTERMEDIATES NOTE: THE THURSDAY CLASSES AT MIRAFLORES, LOS GALLARDOS HAVE NOW CLOSED BOOKSTALL AT ALL VENUES TO RAISE MONEY FOR F.A.C.E. (FUNDRAISING IN THE ARBOLEAS AREA CARING FOR EVERYONE)
& FREE MAGAZINE SWAP Telephone Pamela 950 398 076
MOSES - Male, long black-haired, mixed-breed, medium-sized dog. Moses needs a little training but would give lots of love and faithfulness to a new owner. APSA has many lovely dogs of all sizes and ages just waiting for good homes. If you can help a homeless dog please ring 663 762 642 www.alboxdogrescue.com
DORIS - lovely little female about a year old found in the Rambla. Gets on well with other dogs, likes to play and be cuddled, would make a good family pet, approx 8 kilos. Can you give her a loving home? If you can give any of our dogs a good foster or permanent home please ring 667 623 254 www.puppyrescueinspain.com PAGE 21
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Mojacar......Lemon Lounge Turre...................The Word Albox.....Total Entertainment Alfoquia... Mo’s Bar & Bistro Forms and envelopes are also available at these places. ACCOMMODATION / RENTALS AAA+ ALL LONG TERM RENTALS REDUCED! Mojácar, Turre and Los Gallardos. COASTAL PROPERTIES. Tlf: 950 475 235 or email: coastalproperties@telefonica.net LONG TERM LETS: From 1 bedroom apartments to 4 bedroom properties. For more information please telephone 950 165 571 or 600 227 460 or visit web: www.sunflowerhomes-almeria.com MOJÁCAR LONG TERM RENTALS. We have a range of properties for long term lets, in & around Mojácar. Currently we have good quality clients looking for 3 or 4 bedroom, furnished & unfurnished properties. Contact Patrick on 950 478 383 or 662 060 056, alternatively email, mojltr@gmail.com MOJACAR PLAYA - THREE BED SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE near Ferreteria Lopez. Short term lets of up to 3 to 4 month durations. Air-con, Sat TV, 3 terraces, communal pool. Very private. Tlf: 00 353 87 2050922. Email: queue19@hotmail.com PROPERTIES FOR HOLIDAY RENT and long-term rent wanted. Please call My Spanish Home. 618 539 500 or e-mail info@moi-i-dom.com SPACE FOR RENT (furnished) within office premises on Mojácar Playa. For more info, contact Dany on 609 667 333. VERA TOWN. Huge two bed, third floor apartment. 109sqm. Light, spacious. Lift, camera entry. Lounge/diner, kitchen/ diner, two toilets, utility room, balcony. Beautiful views of town, mountains, Mojacar Pueblo. Tlf: (0044) 0208 288 9709, (0044) 07824 512 797 or email: dorothyvwilliams@yahoo.co.uk WANTED: Three and four bedroom properties for long term rental, both furnished and unfurnished. Please telephone 950 165 571 or 600 227 460 email:info@sunflowerhomes-almeria.com
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ACTIVITIES / CHILDREN
CHURCH SERVICES
FUNKY MONKEYS Bi-lingual preschool. Childcare & recreational activities for kids living in the area or on holiday. Mon - Fri: 3, 6 or 9 hour sessions. Tlf:697 264 179 or visit their website www.funkymonkeysmojacar.com
ANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY. Church of England. Priest Canon Hugh Broad. 950 478 432. Mojacar: Eucharist: 11am every Sunday in the church of St Pascual, Aqua de Enmedio, 4 kms past Hotel Indalo towards Carboneras. Additional services for Easter: Thursday 1st April. Eucharist 11.00am Friday 2nd April. Eucharist 11.00am
FUNKY MONKEYS. For upcoming events, new activities, special offers and details of our Easter Programme please join our Facebook group, Funky Monkeys Mojacar. BATHROOMS VENTANAS y PUERTAS have a superb range of shower screens at special discounted prices. Tlf: 950 473 104. BUILDING SERVICES AMD GENERAL BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. Mini digger, skip hire, tipper truck rental. Gravel, sand, top soil & materials delivered. Excavations, pools, ponds pozos. FIRE BREAKS. Free, no obligation quotes. Tlf: Paul: 600 809 293. E-mail: almeriaminidiggers@msn.com PR BUILDING SERVICES for all aspects of building, construction & maintenance at standards far superior to most. 15 years experience. Hassle free professional service. Fully Legal. Call Richard 608 673 681. BUSINESSES FOR SALE or RENT LARGE BAR RESTUARANT FOR SALE, Garrucha/Vera. Prime location. 400 sqm. Fully equipped, recently refurbished. Can buy all or part. Tlf: Tracey 649 214 397. CATERING SERVICES ¿BIT OF A DO? WE BRING IT TO YOU. Outside Catering Specialist. 20 years experience. International cuisine. Outside bars, entertainment, staffing and marquees can be arranged. Weddings, parties, functions. Call 673 262 705 for more information and details of our menus. CHARITY SHOPS APSA CHARITY SHOP, Calle Ancha, Albox. Open Mon-Sat: 10am - 2pm. (over the bridge in Albox, turn left at Santander Bank, shop is 100yds on right) PAWS CHARITY SHOP, Mojácar Playa (Nr. Banco BSCH) is open Tues to Sat, 10.30am - 1.30pm. PUPPY RESCUE CHARITY SHOP, Albox (between Knights Insurance and Cutting Edge). Open Mon - Sat: 10 am4pm. THE FUNDRAISER. Turre (main street, next to Windows & Doors Direct). Open Mon - Fri, 10am - 6.30pm and most Saturdays. Tlf: 664 620 288.
Albox: Eucharist: 11am last Thursday of month in the Community Hall Aljambra. Evensong: 2nd Sunday in month at 4pm in the Community Hall Aljambra. Details: Church Wardens: Alan Smith 950 478 066, John Salmons 950 472 112. Web-site: www.mojacarchurch.org ANTAS. An English speaking Church will be opening in Antas. Meanwhile, services will be held in Jauro. Info: Barrie or Geraldine, Tlf: 950 092 091. ELECTRICAL SERVICES ELECTRICIAN, 25 years experience. Full City & Guilds. Fully insured & legal. Neil Godwin. Tlf: 687 245 569. FOR SALE ACCOUSTIC GUITAR. Hand-made. 500A ono. Tlf: 600 809 293. DOG GATES to fit Volvo 760 estate. Easy to fit. 120A ono. Tlf: 950 475 502. GAS BBQ. Lift up hood, wooden panel either side, on wheels, plastic cover included. 50A. Tlf: 697 705 421 or 950 618 634. GUITAR AMPLIFIER. Fender. 350A ono. Tlf: 600 809 293. INDUSTRIAL PLANCHA, 2 burner. 150A. Tlf: 610 378 250. LADIES COAT: Soft purple leather, threequarter length, size 12/14. 40A. Tlf: 657 982 882. ORIGINAL VHS in hard case jackets: Century of Warfare 1-9, Guns of Navarone. All excellent condition. 3A each. Tlf: 950 529 225. ORIGINAL VHS in hard case jackets: Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Jungle Book, Hook. Excellent condition. 3A each. Tlf: 950 529 225. PLAY STATION 2 with 6 games. 70A . Tlf: 600 809 293. PLUG & PLAY external hard drive, fully loaded to your specification with karaoke and/or music from a huge database. Play through laptop or PC with provided programs. For professionals and enthusiasts alike. Also your choice of karaoke/music loaded onto CD or Mem stick, etc. Tlf: 651 062 124 or e-mail: bobvarley@gmail.com
PORTABLE AIR-CON/ DE-HUMIDIFY UNIT. Excellent condition. 100A. Tlf: 697 705 421 or 950 618 634. ROSETTA STONE language course level 1,2,3, (series 3). 100A. No offers. Tlf: 950 529 225. SOLID CAST IRON log basket on legs, unused, 20"x11", 65A. Tlf: 950 529 225. SONY PLAYSTATION 2 with controller. 8mb memory card and 16 games! 90A. Tlf: 697 705 421 or 950 618 634. STOVE GLASSES, small amount of. Ring for sizes. Tlf: 950 529 225. TELESCOPE ALSTAR NEWTOWNIAN WITH TRIPOD STAND 220A . This is not a toy. Tlf: 950 529 225 or 607 451 205. TONER CARTRIDGE (high yield) for Lexmark Optra ‘S' series laser printer. (Brand new, still sealed.) 20 A . Tlf: 657 982 881. VOLVO XC 90 DOG GUARD. Unused. 80A (cost 180A). Tlf: 950 529 226. GARDENING SERVICES COMPLETE GARDENING SERVICES. Land clearance, fire breaks, landscaping, tree & garden planting, garden maintenance. Materials delivered. Tlf: Paul: 600 809 293. E-mail: almeriaminidiggers@msn.com GENERAL SERVICES “TREE FELLA” CHAINSAW SERVICES. Wood cutting, fire wood delivered & cut, tree felling. Tlf: Paul: 600 809 293. E-mail: almeriaminidiggers@msn.com HOME / NURSING CARE EXPERIENCED VISITING CARER AVAILABLE (5½ years with “Carewatch” in Buckinghamshire) for personal and practical help enabling you to stay independent in your own home. References. For more information call Coleen 691 821 235. THE CARING AGENCY provides home care and nursing care. Contact Annette Walker S.E.N. R.G.N. Tlf: 666 980 845. IN MEMORIAM DARREN CHRISTOPHER PHILLIPS 21.7.1983 - 25.3.2001 Always in our thoughts, never forgotten, love never ever fades with time, stay bright with the stars. Keep watching over us. All our love Mum, Dad, big bro Gareth, Nicki and Alex and all family and all your friends who are very special to you and us. Your memory will live forever. In loving memory of Eileen. Died 22nd February 2009. All your friends at the Jolly Lemon and your bingo buddies miss you.
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AXA - FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE AND INVESTMENT NEEDS contact Dany of AXA Insurance. Policies in English. English spoken. Obtain up to 15% discount on household and community policies. Competitive rates. Tlf: 950 478 763 or 609 667 333. E-mail: axa.mojacar@gmail.com
COASTAL PROPERTIES (not more than 10 kms from beach) for sale - wanted. We will sell your property into a new market. Please call My Spanish Home on 618 539 500 or e-mail: info@moi-i-dom.com
NRG INSURANCE for advice on all insurance products: Motor, Property, Commercial, Travel, Health, Pets, Funeral Plans and Life Insurance. Call NRG on: 950 615 097 for an immediate quotation or email: nancy@nrginsurance.es NRG insurance is a fully regulated insurance consultant. KITCHENS VENTANAS y PUERTAS now offer a professional design and fitting service. See display in our Mojacar Playa showroom. Tlf: 950 473 104. LOCKSMITHS LOCKSMITH - LEE: Established 10 years. Fully legal. Also car locks. (24 hour emergency service.) Tlf: 666 949 213.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES for sale wanted (freehold only). Please call My Spanish Home on 618 539 500 or e-mail: info@moi-i-dom.com
DAVE’S TRANSPORT & REMOVALS. 7.5 ton tail lift. Full load/part load. Self load/unload. Also vehicle and motorhome relocating and repatriating service. Serving Spain to England or locally at 30A per hour. Fully insured & totally legal. For a competitive quote call Dave on 620 049 524.
MOBILITY MATTERS. Special products for special needs. (See our main advert opposite). Items for sale or hire. NEW LOWER PRICES FOR 2010. Call into our shop and check out our reduced prices for mobility equipment and scooters. Parque Comercial, Mojacar. Tlf: 950 615 432.
CONVERSATION & PRONUNCIATION SPANISH LESSONS FOR ALL LEVELS. Preparatory courses for the Official Diploma in Spanish Foreign Language, GCSE and A level. Also Translations and Interpreting. Tlf: Victoria 950 472 590 Email: slcvictoria@terra.es
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SINGING LESSONS. LYN FERRIS L.R.A.M. Weekly or fortnightly to suit. Garrucha based. Tlf: 950 460 511 / 667 275 614 or email: lynlasmarinas@gmail.com
NO JOB TOO SMALL. No job too big. All work guaranteed. 20 years experience in Spain. Fully Legal. Mojácar area. Tlf: 697 302 039.
WANTED WANTED: DOG KENNEL. Must be in good condition. Tlf: 678 601 956. WANTED: ABOVE GROUND FIBRE GLASS WATER DEPOSIT. Minimum 10,000 litres. Tlf: 678 601 956.
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The pitter patter of petty pennings
"It was disgusting," said Major Tom. "I was stuck up at La Paratá and all the restaurants were closed. There was nowhere I could eat." He was referring, of course, to the heavy downpour we had just before the last edition went to press. In just one day Mojácar Playa received 117 litres per square metre (4¾ inches), equivalent to 42% of its average, annual ration. In March of 2007 a driver known as "Kamikaze", one Manuel Jesús P. G., drove for 60 kilometres down the A6 between Tordesillas and Villardenrades directly against the traffic. During the course of his safari he caused two accidents, which resulted in two deaths and four serious injuries. In January 2010 he was finally sentenced to four years’ internment in a securely locked psychiatric centre. (Put this in the light of penalties handed down for many lesser crimes, such as growing a crop of marijuana, and it becomes ridiculous. Maybe the psychiatric centre should throw away the key to his padded cell.) The Basque government has offered its support to a Basque transport syndicate called Hiru which has appealed after one of its affiliates was charged with an offence by the Guardia Civil in Jaén. The reason given by the traffic cops was that the data on its tachograph disc were written in Euskera, the Basque language. (I sometimes feel that the Guardia officers must be given a weekly "multa quota" with dire consequences if they fall below it. However, in this case there are other considerations. Having a Spanish tachograph in the Basque language only is akin to a lorry in the UK having all its tachograph information written only in the Welsh language. Why not have them bi-lingual? Irrespective of your local pride in your "tribe" the fact remains that you are part of a nation whose official tongue is Castellano. Where I come from there are some two hundred tribal languages but everybody also has to learn the two official national languages, English and Swahili; strangely enough, in that order!) Sometimes, as I drive fruitlessly around Mojácar's Parque Comercial, I think it should be renamed as the "No Parque" Comercial. Mind you, it's not as bad as it used to be before they made it one-way in order to add the extra bit of parking. Parking there in the summer is completely impossible. The main blame can be laid fairly and squarely at the door of the town hall for allowing so many holiday apartments to be built adjacent to it without any off-road parking. The only solution now is to do what Vera town has done, install Pay and Display. Fifty cents PAGE 24
gets you about an hour, so it's very affordable compared with the money a shopper intends to spend and guarantees that more shoppers can park. The extra income from more shoppers compensates shop staff for their longer walk to work. The only losers are the apartments so tough. Next time, the people who book holidays will look for places with easier parking. How's this for the ultimate traveller's tale. Sally, who is hoping to land a job teaching English on the Arabian peninsula had to fly to UK for a medical. So long suffering Paul drove her to Almería where she boarded a plane to Gatwick and duly had her medical. Her return trip from Gatwick to Almería was scheduled for very early on Thursday morning so Sally went to the airport the evening before to wait it out - and guess what? Despite being already at the airport, she was late actually checking in and then, having been delayed by security checks, ended up missing her flight. The next flight from Gatwick to Almería was not until Sunday and so she rather uncomfortably slept at the airport until then. At least the accommodation was "free" and she tells me she met a lot of very interesting people. Needless to say, on the Sunday she checked in early! Police in Italy have made a major seizure of counterfeit goods. The haul included clothes and leather goods, which officers say are of "amazing quality". The fake goods were discovered in eight industrial hangars east of Rome. They included clothes, shoes, leather goods and other accessories. Police say they could have come from Asia. Italy has had a series of counterfeit scams in recent years. It is believed that the items would have been given Italian designer labels and sold in markets and on the streets of Italy's cities, where fake handbags, wallets and belts can be seen around tourist attractions. It is the latest in a massive haul of counterfeit goods in recent years. Italy's national retailers association says that around 6.9bn euros (£6bn) of fake products are sold each year. Among other elaborate scams in recent years has been the case of two Japanese businessmen who were stopped on a train while carrying fake bonds worth 97bn euros. Then there was the giant counterfeit olive oil deception. The batches were actually concoctions of sunflower oil mixed with industrial chlorophyll to give it a green colour. There have been calls for a counterfeit tsar to be appointed to stop the rackets which cost legitimate businesses so much. But in a country where top brand labels like Gucci, Bulgari and Armani are so common, stopping the trade is, in practical terms, highly unlikely, especially when so many buyers are eager to snap up the fakes. (If the quality of the counterfeits is high, then I would happily buy them and chop out the fake label! Indeed, why do so many numbskulls buy overpriced goods, some of it pretty shoddy, for the sake
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of a designer label? They deserve to be ripped off, especially since so much of the designer ware is sourced from exactly the same Asian factories as the so called "counterfeits". As anyone in the car spares business would advise you, "Look at the factory, not the name.") Do you remember Steve? He left Mojácar to join the army and is currently serving in Afghanistan. I hear that a while ago his vehicle went right past a roadside bomb but it failed to explode and recently his tank was struck by a grenade but again he escaped unhurt. Apart from that, my spies tell me, he's really enjoying himself. (I bet he'll have a few tales to tell his grandchildren, as they sit upon his knee!) Don't you just hate those people who have to use long, pretentious phrases to say something simple. They are usually politicians or products of a corporate machine and, instead of using simple, concise words like "now" or "presently", they plague us with such phrases as "at this moment in time." Tell me, can the concept of a moment exist outside the framework of time? Every evening from 24th to 27th March there will be a darts competition in the Irish Rover, held under the auspices of: www.nineoninepromotions.com (that's the rather long-winded name for the web-site.) You can also drop in to the Irish Rover for more information, where you will not be subjected to web-site tautology. While I’m in “moan mode”, let me ask you if you consciously make an effort to keep down your calorie intake yet you don’t seem able to lose weight? You may not be imagining it. Research is showing that Glutamates, as found in many processed foods and snacks, is implicated. Foods with high glutamate content include snacks like Doritos, prepared hamburger meat, and KFC chicken, to name just a few. When reading labels don’t only look for MSG (alias E621). Other culpable phrases include “hydrolysed vegetable protein”, “Meat extract” and “Fish extract”. I gather glutamates also exist in E620 and E625. By the way, the same glutamates are also being implicated in brain disorders. Here's an update I received on
the Bald Eagle. I understand he had the operation for cancer and is recovering well. Hopefully he will be back in Mojácar during March. Another update. I gather from Geoff of Sitio (Zoe's brother) that Zoe is well settled in England, Jimmy is settling into school and Simon is driving his taxi "more than ever". Meanwhile Geoff and Iain had a wonderful annual trip to the UK for Geoff's mother's birthday. They tell me that bars and businesses in England seem to be busy and thriving, a big change from the state of affairs on Mojácar Playa. Did you know that in the Ramo del Limón you can order Vega Verde wine? It's ideal for the poor sod who's driving because, whilst being quite quaffable, it is only 5 percent alcohol. Unless you swill the entire bottle you can face the traffic Guardia with equanimity. In the Cave Bar, Jim has set up a Wii system which is proving very, very popular, especially the ten pin bowling emulation. It's completely free to have a go. Another popular recent event I attended in the Cave was some real life research into the Big Bang. It took over an hour, but it held the attention of most of the people there. Even Major Tom found it "most educational." Old habits die hard and at half past eleven on Monday 8th February I took a little drive along Mojácar Playa just to see what was open. I saw that the lights were on in Arriba The pitter patter of petty pennings continues on page 26
George – The Jolly Lemon Cat Sadly, Chris had to say goodbye to the oldest timer on 23 January after 13 years of faithful service.
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On the same subject, in mid January another "old timer", Maurice Bowater, died. I popped into Spectrum radio on my way back from a visit to DanniellsFox on the second floor of the Parque Comercial. I was just in time to catch them putting the finishing touches to a new weekly "soap opera" that will be launched at the same time as this issue goes off for printing in Almería. Shades of The Archers, what? If you know somebody who wishes to start an internet cafe, or maybe upgrade their existing internet cafe, I have seen some very nifty machines which automatically wipe themselves clean after every user - viruses and all. You can get them from Mark, in Roly’s Too in Las Buganvillas. The weather is never satisfactory, is it? Most years farmers complain about the drought. This year Almería province has
“Muy Bien’s” Funeral Alan Lake’s Funeral, attended by approximately 150 people, was held in the Mojácar Tanatorio at 4.00 pm on Friday 29th January 2010, a glorious sunny day. Unfortunately, due to insufficient space or seating, half of those attending had to stand outside the chapel which resulted in their being unable to hear the quieter speakers. Alan had asked for a non-religious service with music of his choice. The introductory piece was “Conquest of Paradise”, composed by Vangelis in 1992. Other pieces were “You’re the Voice” by John Farnham (1986) and “Young Girl” by Gary Puckett and the Union Gap (1968). The music was interspersed by many speakers paying tribute to Alan, before the ironic final tune, by The Animals, Alan’s theme song, “We Gotta Get Out of This Place”. Thomas Galbraith, “Major Tom”, opened with memories of Alan’s days as owner of Lykes Bar from the late 1980s and, appropriately for the day of the funeral, recalled the time of Hallowe’en when Alan had had a coffin installed in the bar for the event. Petter Finne, of Talismán, remembered Alan as being an ‘asset’ to the area and someone who will be sadly missed. He also read this poem:
The End of Sentience The day I die, that's it. I'm dead. Remember, thoughout your sighing, That the act of life, of birth and being, includes the act of dying. No platitudes, no priests, no tales of life in the everlasting. Remember me for what I was .... and gently regret my passing. No mausoleum, no viking pyre, just lay me in the earth. Let my body restore a part of what it has plundered since its birth. We all must die; yet we live on, though I talk not of heaven and hell: But of genes, passed on, and on again, down time's eternal swell. I talk also of deeds. The consequence of what we do on Earth Can affect the lives of thousands who have yet to discover birth. Yet once I die, that's it. I'm dead! If you wish to, you may pray. But I believe not in an after-life: For me, sentience ends that day. So judge not my life by piety, but by things for which I stood. Not from pious fear of a mighty God; from belief in the might of good. (P. F. Mojacar, 20.06.2009 )
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recorded its wettest three month period since records began in 1946. Now farmers, especially those growing water melons and honeydews, are complaining that the sodden, flooded soil means the fruit cannot flourish. I see the mayor of Gador, near Almería, has initiated an austerity programme. One of its provisions is to limit all councillors’ mobile phone bills re-imbursements to a mere 25 euros per month. Given a politician's propensity to garrulousness, this is akin to a gagging order! A few weeks ago road works started near “beach bar row”. A semi-circular roadway was built and it looked as though a really sensible roundabout was being created. This would have solved congestion from cars attempting to park on the beach, and also could have made campsite access safer by allowing camper vans to slip into the traffic and then change direction thanks to the roundabout. I should have known better! It now appears that it will be the usual idiotic and dangerous nightmare of a slip road, from where motorists attempt to cross both lanes in one go! Why, when the space for a roundabout is available, is such a ridiculous junction being built? I see that Mojácar's budget for
2010 has been unanimously approved and subsequently published in the official bulletin. It plans to spend 8.4 million euros. Seprona, the environmental protection arm of the Guardia Civil, is stepping up its surveillance against illegal activities. A recent Seprona patrol along the fringes of the dam at Cuevas spotted an inflatable boat carrying three men, fishing the waters with a large commercial net. On investigation they found that an estimated 100 kilos of carp had been caught. The ones that were still alive were put back into the water and the men have been charged with contravening law number 8 of 2003, which protects wild flora and fauna. Whilst out shopping I saw an interesting looking packet of sausages marketed by "El Pozo". The list of ingredients, in Spanish, showed pork as 86%, then various fillers and flavours, including garlic, capsicum, mustard, celery, and natural spices. I had decided to buy it until I spotted the final ingredient: "flavour enhancer". Why, with all those superb flavours already present, does El Pozo still have to add Monosodium bloody Glutamate? Cheers, Petter.
Bootsie, a long time friend and workmate from the UK, remembered Alan for their trucking days in England in the 1970s. Charlie Alman, from Sundance Spas, was Alan’s last boss before Alan had to retire when he became ill. Charlie spoke of Alan’s escapades with the company vehicles and had everyone laughing as he recounted the tale of a particularly troublesome van, which eventually caught fire, seemingly spontaneously! Veronica Flitney, a long time friend from Alan’s Lykes and La Paratá days, spoke of Alan’s strength of character which will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Jim Bryce, of the Cave Bar, spoke of how Alan loved to wind people up and of the tales Alan used to tell of his past. One of Alan’s stories, Jim related, had been about their son, Andy, as a toddler. Once, when Alan had been trying to sell a second hand car to a prospective purchaser, little Andy had helpfully piped up: ‘It’s a bit dodgy underneath mate.’ Needless to say, it did not sell ! Jo de Lima spoke on behalf of the whole De Lima family who, over a period of years, had become close to Alan’s heart. The words that Jo then read were written by a very special person, their 13 year old son, Luc.
This Is For You Alan Sorry I could not be there to see you off mate but I will come and visit you - I promise. We all knew him as ‘Muy Bien’ coz he woz a muy bien fella. I first met him when my dad started working at Northovers. He woz the best friend my dad could have ever had. He woz one of a kind in my opinion and I’m sure in everyone elses too. My dad could not have met a more nicer person. At first when my dad introduced me to him I found him different, but as I got to know him more and more I liked him more and more. My dad came to like him so much that he would trust him with his life. Wish you were still here. We all love you and always will. Rest in peace mate, Luc. Jo ended with a thank you for having had the pleasure of knowing a truly great guy and for giving them Maggi as a forever friend. Tony, Alan’s brother, then thanked the speakers for their kind words and for their strength in being able to deliver them. Alan’s wife, Maggi, was the last to say a few words. She spoke briefly to say that Alan certainly was ‘different’ and that there would never be another like him. God Bless You Alan
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... Facts about March ... Flower: Jonquil The word 'March' comes from the Roman 'Martius'. This was originally the first month of the Roman calendar and was named after Mars, the god of war. The Anglo-Saxons called the month Hlyd monath which means Stormy month, or Hraed monath which means Rugged month. All through Lent the traditional games played are marbles and skipping. The games were stopped on the stroke of twelve noon on Good Friday, which in some places was called Marble Day or Long Rope Day. The game of marbles has been played for hundreds of years and some historians say that it might have been started by rolling eggs. In the past, round stones, hazelnuts, round balls of baked clay and even cherry stones have been used. An old superstition claimed that if Easter should fall on Lady Day (March 25th) then some disaster would shortly follow. The last three days of March were said to be borrowed from April. One of the flowers most associated with March is the narcissus (wild daffodil), named after the boy in Greek mythology, who was changed into a flower. Narcissus is also known as the Lent Lily because it blooms in early spring with the blooms usually dropping before Easter. It is the main daffodil species of Britain. The daffodil became a popular Welsh symbol in the 19th Century. Lloyd George used it to symbolise Wales at the 1911 Investiture and in official publications. In England the daffodil inspired, amongst others, William Wordsworth to write his famous poem "Daffodils." Like most months, March weather lore has many old sayings - 'When March comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb.' National Days are not celebrated in Britain in the same way as they are in a number of other countries. Only St Patrick's Day in Northern Ireland (and the republic of Ireland) and St Andrew's Day in Scotland (from 2007) are taken as an official holiday. All the other national days are normal working days. St David’s Day (1st March) is celebrated in Wales in honour of St David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales. St David was a Celtic monk, abbot and bishop, who lived in the sixth century. He spread the word of Christianity across Wales. The most famous story about Saint David tells of how he was preaching to a huge crowd when the ground rose up so that he was standing on a hill giving everyone a better chance of hearing him. St David's Day is commemorated by the wearing of daffodils or leeks. Both plants PAGE 28
are traditionally regarded as national emblems. There are many explanations of how the leek came to be adopted as the national emblem of Wales. One is that St David advised the Welsh, on the eve of battle with the Saxons, to wear leeks in their caps to distinguish friend from the enemy. Shakespeare mentions in Henry V, that the Welsh archers wore leeks at the battle of Agincourt in 1415. Some children dress in their national costume, a tall black hat, white frilled cap and long dress. The national flag of Wales, depicting a fiery red dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) against a green and white background, is also flown. St Piran's Day (Dydh sen Pyran) (March 5th) is the National day of Cornwall (Cornish: Kernow). The flag of St Piran, also the Cornish flag, symbolises the discovery of tin by the saint as the white metal flowed from the black rock. According to legend, St Piran, the most famous of the Irish saints, sailed to Cornwall on a millstone. He was cast into the Atlantic, with the millstone tied around his neck, by people jealous of his power to heal and work miracles. As he was thrown off the cliff there was a bolt of lightning and a crash of thunder, as he reached the sea the storm suddenly abated, the sun came out and St Piran could be seen seated peacefully on the millstone now floating on the surface of the water. It bore him safely across to Cornwall and he landed between Newquay and Perranporth at Perran Beach, to which he gave his name. Piran built himself a small chapel in Penhale Sands and his first disciples were said to be a badger, a fox and a bear. Mother’s Day / Mothering Sunday (14th March 2010) has been celebrated in the UK on the fourth Sunday in Lent since at least the 16th century. It was often called Refreshment Sunday because the fasting rules for Lent were relaxed, in honour of the Christian Bible story, 'Feeding of the Five Thousand'. Many churches give the children in the congregation a little bunch of spring flowers to give to their Mothers as a thank you for all their care and love throughout the year. Young British girls and boys 'in service' were only allowed one day to visit their family each year. This was usually Mothering Sunday. Often the housekeeper or cook would allow the maids to bake a ‘Simnel’ cake to take home for their mother. Sometimes a gift of eggs; or flowers from the garden (or hothouse) was allowed. Flowers were traditional, as the young girls and boys would have to walk home to their village, and could gather them on their way home through the meadows. The Simnel cake is a light fruit cake covered in marzipan (almond paste) and is more commonly now made for and eaten during Lent or at Easter in Great Britain, Ireland and some other countries. A layer of marzipan is also baked into the middle of
Gemstone: Bloodstone the cake. The top of the cake, around the edge, is decorated with eleven marzipan balls to represent the true disciples of Jesus; Judas is omitted. In some variations Christ is also represented, by a ball placed at the centre. The word simnel probably derived from the Latin word ‘simila’, meaning fine, wheaten flour from which the cakes were made. St Patrick's Day is celebrated in the whole of Ireland on 17th March, in honour of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Lady Day (25th March) is the British name for the Christian festival of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. Until 1752 it was the beginning of the legal year in England, and it is still a quarter day (date for the payment of quarterly rates or dues). Palm Sunday (28th March 2010) the sixth and last Sunday of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week. Holy Week, which ends on Easter Monday, commemorates events in the last days of Jesus' life. On Palm Sunday in England children are given crosses made from single palm leaves. Traditionally, many churches will have a procession in or around the church while people sing songs of praise and wave palm leaves. In some areas of the country Palm Sunday was a traditional day for visiting wells and leaving an offering for the spirit of the well. In some places pins were dropped into the wells whilst in other places rags were hung around the outside. It was thought by doing this the spirit of the well would keep the water fresh and clean. Sallow, or pussy willow, was used in many places as a palm substitute, and was commonly known as English Palm amongst country folk. Box, yew, hazel, common willow and daffodils were other alternatives in the days before palm was easily available as an import from Spain. In some English churches small buns called pax cakes (symbolic of peace and goodwill) are given to the congregation as they leave after a Palm Sunday service. Palm Sunday also has the nick name 'Fig Sunday' because Christ had wanted to eat some when travelling to Jerusalem (Mark 11: 12-14). Figs were once traditionally eaten on this day. Any left over Palm Crosses are kept and burned to make ashes for next years Ash Wednesday services. Oranges and Lemons Day, London (31st March). Local primary school children gather at the church of St Clements Dane to attend a service. They recite the famous nursery rhyme and, on occasions, play the tune on hand bells. At the end of the service, the children are presented with an orange and a lemon from a table outside the church.
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people with learning difficulties, which is very dear to their hearts. "It all started with us raising small funds for St. Patrick's Day on the Los Gallardos Campsite," said Siobhan, "but became an 'event' when Spectrum Radio began hosting the Monday night quiz on the campsite. We returned form Ireland one year, with one of the special little Molly Malone trophies and so the quiz got its name. "Many past competitors and supporters attended the event including members of last year's winning team David and Val Willmin along with Andy Cooper from Cabrera Bowling, and many from Los Gallardos such as Bill White of the Coffin Dodgers, Anne Tuplin, Social Secretary, and of course 'Uncle Albert' and 'Noah'. "Over the years, almost 18,000 euros has been raised for Asprodalba and much fun has been had to see who can produce the finest team of quizzers in the area," added Ray. In a rallying call Siobhan said "It is vital in these difficult times to support the bars and restaurants that did so much for good causes like Asprodalba." The 2010 quiz will be held in Frankie’s Bar, Vera Playa on Sunday 28th March at 5:00 o'clock. To enter your own team, please contact Bel or Rob Old on 660 733 442. Entries require a minimum of 50 euros as a donation to Asprodalba (although some teams raise substantially more by collecting throughout the year on their individual quiz nights). There will also be a raffle on the day and Rob and Bel are asking for donations of prizes for the event. Other competitors in the past have included the Cabrera and Almería Lawn Bowling clubs, Los Gallardos Camping and Leisure, Taberna Cristina in Villaricos, Unity Lodge 98 of Mojácar and Mesón el que Faltaba - last year's runners up at the Kimrick in Mojácar.
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On This Day in March ... 3rd ... Alexander Bell, inventor of
the telephone was born in 1847. 3rd ... Al Read, comedian, born 1909 (died 1987). His radio show ran for two decades from 1950. Catchphrase: “Right, monkey”. Specialised in slice-of-life monologues: the Decorator, the Chip Shop and the Football Match. 7th ... William Mompesson died 1709 (born 1638/9). Heroic Rector of Eyam, Derbyshire, who persuaded the plague-stricken villagers to stay put lest they spread the disease. Some 259 died of plague, among them his wife, Catherine. Later epidemiologists said a safer choice would have been to disperse. 13th ... Reynolds Stone, engraver and letter-cutter, born 1909 (died 1979). 14th ... Aldo Berni, co-founder of Berni Inns, born Bardi, Italy 1909 (died 1997), the son of a café-owner in Ebbw Vale. With his brother Frank built up chain of steak-houses that
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throve after food rationing ended in 1954. Portion-control swelled profits; placemats instead of cloths saved £700,000 a year in laundry. Sold out to Grand Metropolitan for £14.5 million in 1970. 15th ... This date was the 'Ides of March' in the Roman calendar. This meant it was the day on which the month was divided into two equal parts. Julius Caesar was murdered on this date in 44 BC. 15th ... Gordon Selfridge opened department store in Oxford Street, London, 1909. 15th ... Clothes rationing in Britain ended, 1949. 17th ... Ambrose Phillipps de Lisle, Roman Catholic church-builder and friend of A W N Pugin, born 1809 (died 1878). 18th ... 30 mile an hour speed limit imposed on built up areas in 1935. 22nd ... English football league formed in 1888. 23rd ... In 1891 goal nets were
used for the first time in English football. 24th ... J M Synge, playwright, died 1909 (born 1871). In 1907 The Playboy of the Western World provoked a week of riots at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. 24th ... Tommy Trinder, comedian, born 1909 (died 1989). In music-hall from 1922; at London Palladium 1939-50. Jutting chin, trilby and catchphrase, “You lucky people”. During one air-raid in the Blitz, played a 10-minute spot in 17 West End theatres before the all-clear. In 1955, first television compère of Sunday Night at the London Palladium. 25th ... Heathrow airport opened in 1948. 26th ... Anniversary of the first daily weather forecast. 26th ... John Dee, mathematician and magician, died 1609 (born 1527). Interested Queen Elizabeth in his navigational ideas and alchemical philosophy. Recorded many conversations with supposed angelic powers, one of whom told him to offer the secret of the
philosopher’s stone to the Holy Roman Emperor. 26th ... Raymond Chandler, detective novelist, died 1959 (born Chicago 1888). Living with his divorced mother in Norwood, attended Dulwich College, 19001904. Returned to America, 1912. Wrote much pulp fiction, then The Big Sleep (1938), followed by six more Philip Marlowe books. Died from consequences of alcoholism. 28th ... George Richmond, portrait painter, born 1809 (died 1896). 29th ... Coca-Cola was introduced on this date in 1886. 30th ... Ernst Gombrich, art historian, born Vienna 1909 (died 2001). Settled in England 1936. The Story of Art (1950) sold two million in 31 languages during his lifetime. Knighted 1972. Order of Merit 1988. 31st ... The Eiffel Tower in Paris was officially opened in 1889. 31st ... The Dalai Lama reached India after fleeing Lhasa and Chinese repression two weeks earlier, 1959.
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ARTHUR (BAGPUSS) Red Persian, approx. 9 years My name is ARTHUR but they call me BAGPUSS because right now I resemble that old shaggy cloth cat. I am feeling and looking very sad because, at almost 9 years of age, my previous owner does not want me anymore, unfortunately he works all day and does not have the time or patience to give me my daily eye drops and my long coat requires
regular grooming to keep it healthy and free of tangles. Consequently my eyes have suffered, but they are improving day-by-day now that some kind people apply my drops for me, and they are giving me nice brushes. I did not want to have my photo taken as I was not looking my best and I am very proud. I am told that I am a big, handsome, loveable old boy with a typical Persian placid nature. ARTHUR requires a mature, peaceful environment in which to spend his twilight years, with a loving owner who has time to invest in him to keep his coat in excellent condition and administer his eye drops (please take into account the cost of his drops, a very small expense, but one that has to be considered nevertheless)
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Albox Computer Club Fridays 10am 1pm. Bar Rumores Function room. No qualifications needed. All welcome. www.alboxcc.com 950 064 311 Bowling Clubs Elsewhere in magazine. Golf Clubs Elsewhere in magazine. Mojácar Angling Club (M.A.C.) 950 473 099 Mojácar Bridge Club Valle de Este Hotel. Wednesday 7pm. Les: 950 163 524 Mojácar Cricket Club (M.C.C.) Neale 600 655 363 Dave 950 617 606 SOCIETIES / SOCIAL CLUBS
Abusos Urbanisticos Almanzora No (AUAN) Campaigning for legalisation of homes built without proper authority in the Almanzora Valley. Meets 11am on 3rd Sat of month in La Parilla, Albox. Tel: 617 118 209 www.almanzora-au.org Almanzora Group of Friends (Albox) Information Centre and Library open Tues, Thurs & Sat 10am – 1 pm. 3 Calle Barcelona, Albox (near Mercadona). Extensive English Library, DVDs and Talking Books. Quiz 1st & 3rd Tues of month at Bar Rosaleda. Day trips, mini holidays and other social events. Contact: David Durrant on 636 918 942. www.almanzoragof.org Almería Link Solos Friendship Club Meets 8.30 pm Wednesdays at Vera Hotel. Newcomers always made welcome. For info: Johnny 950 478 899 or Heather 950617558 / 667243561 Club Taurino de Mojácar 950 475 261 Dames In Spain. Meet 3rd Monday of month, 11am at Kimrick, Mojácar.
Chairman Gail Creasey 950 472 225. Secretary Iris Hamilton 950 475 863. Dames In Turre. Meet last Monday of month, 11am at Centro de Usos Multiples, Turre. Chairman Ann Shone 950 398 162. Secretary Pam Smith 950 475 418. President Lesley Barlow 950 478 633. Freemasons. Tlf: 950 460 380 Mojacar Community Library. Open Mon, Wed & Fri, 11am - 1pm. Multipurpose Centre, Mojácar Fuente (lower level). Annual household membership 12 €. Seniors 10 € and free for English-reading Spanish. Mojácar Taekwon-do Club 950 069 030 / 670 381 839 Mojacar Sewing Circle. Meet at Bella Vista, Wed. 10.30. Tlf: Brenda 950 390426 or Sylvia 950 472967 Mojacar Walking Group. Register on www.mojacarwalkinggroup.com or Tlf: 950 467 679. Schedules will be e-mailed to registered walkers, and only those registered are invited to walk. SUPPORT GROUPS
Mojácar Area Cancer Support Group (MACS) Helpline: (0034) 634 656 555. General Enquiries: Elaine (0034) 607 598 470. www.macscancersupport.com E-mail: macscancersupport@live.co.uk Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Joyce 950 137 109.
Useful Numbers Local Police:
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MONDAY Alvaron: Merry Maidens Quiz. 8pm Bar Med: Quiz. 9.30pm Bar La Plaza: (Villaricos) Texas Holdem 7.30pm Latino’s (Alfoquía): Line Dancing with Pamela 7.45 pm Irish Rover: Karaoke Roly’s Too: Conversational Spanish Class 11am Roly’s Too: Bingo, Quiz, Play Your Cards Right 8.30 pm TUESDAY Irish Rover: Karaoke Kimrick: Ceroc with Tracey 7.30pm Kimrick: Texas Holdem 7.30pm El Naranjo: Bingo 3 pm Moe’s Bar: Bingo 3.30pm WEDNESDAY Irish Rover: Karaoke Latino’s (La Alfoquía): Line Dancing with Pamela 7.45 pm Lemon Lounge: Quiz 9pm Roly’s Too: Poker Night 8pm THURSDAY Arriba: Ladies Day 2pm Hacienda: Flamenco Show 8.30 pm Irish Rover: Karaoke Kimrick: Yoga for Seniors 10am Roly’s Too: 9pm. Sing-along-with Martin. Sands: Disco with DJ Ian and Greek buffet night. Sinaloa: Killer Pool 7pm FRIDAY Cabaña: Tango Show Hacienda: Dine & Dance. Music by Victor Vergel 8 pm Irish Rover: Live lunchtime music with Susan Moretta (from 2pm), Karaoke (evening) Roly’s Too: DJ Captain Sunshine Disco 9 pm Rusty Nail: Bingo 3 pm Sands: Karaoke with Baz Sinaloa: Killer Pool 7pm SATURDAY Hacienda: Musical evening with Rich Lucas or Sue Moretta. 8 pm Irish Rover: Karaoke Lemon Lounge: Bingo 4 pm Millionaire: Live Horse Racing Roly’s Too: 9pm. Fallen Angels Karaoke. SUNDAY Irish Rover: Live Music with Robin (3pm) followed by Karaoke Reflections: Market 1pm - 5pm Roly’s Too: Sing-along with Martin 9 pm. NIGHTLY Reflections: Bar Games (Darts, Dominoes, Connect 4, Poker, etc.) Weekend Entertainment (check for details) Alvaron: Live Entertainment Bar Med: Live Music Reflections: 70s, 80s Disco 9pm
Dates for your Diary Mar ch March 2-16: "Human Condition" an exhibition of paintings by Catherine Fisher. Convento de la Victoria, Vera (by the Plaza Mayor) Monday-Friday 11.00 2.00 and 5.30 - 8.00, Saturday 11.00 - 1.30. 6: ACEM - Mojacar Business Association Fashion show, 6pm at Hotel Puerto Marina, Mojacar Playa. For more info visit the website: www.mojacarlife.com 6: Alkemi Hair & Holistics Workshop - All About Chakras. Tlf: Diana or Sue 950 132 342. 6: Sunseed & Pita Museum Open Day, Los Molinos de Rio Aguas, Near Sorbas. Activities start 10.00am until late. For more information see Desert View column on page 20/21. 8: Dames in Turre and Dames in Spain celebration of International Women’s Day. Bucks fizz and nibbles, Dames in Spain choir, speakers Jeanne Henny MBE and Val Carrington. 11.00am Centre of Multiple Uses in Turre. 5€ per person. 12: PAWS Bangers & Mash and Music Quiz plus live music with Arriba Arriba. Bar El Pinar. Promt 6.30pm start. Tickets 10€. 13: Alkemi Hair & Holistics Workshop - Reflexology for friends & family. Tlf: Diana or Sue 950 132 342. 13: Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI) Ladies and Men’s breakfast meeting. Hostal Flamenco, Mojacar Playa. Bookings essential, 4€. Those going for the first time are free of charge. Tickets available from Geoff Ward 950 615 068 or David Templeman 950 168 349. 20: Alkemi Hair & Holistics Workshop - Aromatherapy for Home Use. Tlf: Diana or Sue 950 132 342. 27: Alkemi Hair & Holistics Workshop - Cranial Sacral Therapy. Tlf: Diana or Sue 950 132 342.
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Commercial blue fin tuna fishing looks like it will be banned next year by Europe but line and rod caught fish may not be counted and still landed, at the moment we believe it’s illegal to land one of these fish in Andalucia at least. The most recent batch of boat and shore fishing licenses were put in this week. Bridie will not go again until sometime in April as she is away in March.
Other Dates to Remember Mar ch March 1: National Holiday (moved from 28th February) BANKS CLOSED 1: Día de las Islas Baleares 1: St. David’s Day (Wales) 8: Commonwealth Day 14: Mothering Sunday (UK) and Fourth Sunday in Lent 17: St. Patrick’s Day - Public Holiday (NI & ROI) 19: San José (Spanish public holiday) 21: Human Rights Day (South Africa) 28: Palm Sunday - British Summertime Starts 28: March (Palm Sunday) to 5 April (Easter Monday) Semana Santa Festival 30: First Day of Passover (Pesach) DÍA DE LA VIEJA - Thursday, three full weeks before Easter. April 1: April Fool’s day and Maundy Thursday (AND BANKS CLOSED) 2: Good Friday 4: Easter Sunday 4: Día del País Vasco 5: Easter Monday, Family Day (South Africa) (NOTE: BANKS OPEN) 11: Low Sunday 20: Hitler’s Birthday 21: Queen Elizabeth II Birthday 22: Earth Day (USA) 23: St George’s Day (England) 23: Día de Aragón and Día de Castilla - León 25: Anzac Day (AUS & NZ) 27: Freedom Day (South Africa) 30: Queen’s Day (Netherlands)
Andalucian course licenses will be put in during the next few days as our loophole appears to be still open. I think the reason this has happened is because the 6 regions that were going to get together haven’t finalised it yet. I wonder if this is because of rumours of a new European course license that will cover all countries, meaning one license will cover all member states. The big BUT is that a course and test is likely to be taken and passed similar to Andalucia’s, not that I’m suggesting it be a 24 hour one. A European wide license is what I’m also told is also going to happen with beach and boat fishing, but with no course and test being involved. It is already the case that any European angler can sea fish in any other EU country as long as he or she has a valid license for one of those countries. This of course doesn’t help the Brits or Irish as a license
doesn’t exist. Which is why they have to apply for Andalucian beach and boat licenses to fish here. It is likely the British authorities didn’t bring in their proposed sea license last year because they knew this was coming and not as is thought by anglers that their furore made politicians change their minds, as if eh? “Captain (Graham) Gnome” came down to the Beachcomber to say goodbye to me the other day, I said “I’m not going anywhere, it’s my children and grandchildren that are leaving Spain”. He and his friends caught only 16 fish on the one day he managed to get the boat out. But they did catch some unusual things, three octopuses, a hermit crab! A blue mouthed rose bellied rockfish caught in only 90 feet, I’ve never heard of one being in less than 300 feet. They also landed wide eyed flounders, a
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Almería Bowling Club: Jim Pike: Tlf: 950 398 803 Indalo Bowling Club: Toni Watts: Tlf: 950 468 165 Cabrera Bowling Club: Tony Millington: Tlf: 639 956 800 Information on Nationals: Bryan Redington: Tlf: 950 478 604
Golf Clubs & Societies Aguilon Golf Members: Les Raufer: Tlf: 650 835 188 or 634 641 199 Almería Golf League: Les Raufer: Tlf: 950 619 273 or 634 641 199 Badgers Golf Society: Keith Bradley: Tlf: 950 478 525 or 607 305 339 Boxers Golf Society: Tlf:607 675 318 or forums section of www. Arboleas.co.uk Cortijo Grande Golf Club: Mike Picken: Tlf: 950 475 509 Forum Golf Society: Phil Elam: Tlf: 666 847 840 or philjelam@yahoo.co.uk or www.arboleas.co.uk/forum Kimrick Golf Society: John, Kimrick rest. Tlf: 950 475 198 or 606 656 976 Marina Members Golf Club: Jim Budd: 950 162 727 Media Golf Society: Jenni: Tlf: 950 477 347 jmgregory@telefonica.net Reflections Golf Society: Chris: 665 919 916 (Holiday guests welcome) Valle del Este Golf Society: Alan Townsend: Tlf: 690 090 982
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CLEO IS STILL MISSING Although she has been sighted, the last time in Turre / Los Gallardos area, by the time the owners got there she was nowhere to be found, they do however thank all those who have taken the time to call.
Cleo, a female Galgo Español wearing a red collar, has been missing from the Bédar area since Sunday 17th January. She is a much loved pet and we desperately want her back home. Cleo, is microchipped and neutered (so no use to anyone for breeding purposes). Cleo also has a very noticeable scar running the entire length of her right back leg. THEY ARE NOT GIVING UP HOPE IF YOU SEE HER, OR EVEN THINK YOU’VE SEEN HER, PLEASE CALL 687 792 655 - 667 252 644 - 600 268 064 A reward is offered for information leading to her safe return
... to Edel Donlon and Barry Clark who announced there engagement recently in Egypt. Edel & Barry have lived in both Mojacar and Turre for many years and will celebrate there wedding with family and friends here in 2011. (I was very happy to hear this news. I used to work with Barry for a rather unscrupulous Estate Agent by the name of Susan Thornhill)
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Maurice Bowater A celebration of the life of Maurice Bowater, who died on 12th February 2010 was held at Tanatorio Mojácar on 17th February. Maurice and his wife Mary first came to Mojácar in August 1988 where they bought an apartment at La Mata from developer Michael Gem Snr. From that moment on, as far as Maurice was concerned, there was no other place to be and when they retired in February 1998 they settled here permanently. Despite the fact that in the last few years they had travelled extensively, Maurice was always anxious to get back ‘home’. A Chartered Mechanical Engineer by profession, keen sportsman and music lover it was his love of bowling which first attracted him to the area and of course, all who knew him were only too aware that he was a fervent supporter of his home town team, Middlesbrough F.C. (Boro). Over the years he sang with several choirs and performed with the Indalo Players. Unfortunately, Maurice suffered several serious illnesses in recent years and it was testament to his character that the words ‘bravery’ and ‘courage’ cropped up so many times in the dozens of tributes, both spoken and written from friends in Spain and the UK and indeed from all parts of the world. Mary would like to thank sincerely their many friends including Members of the Lodge of Unity No 98 for all their affection and support, which was overwhelming.
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