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WHAT’s INSIDE Contents 4/6/8/10 NEWS 12 NEWS IN SPANISH 15 WARNING EMAIL 20 MABS COFFEE MORNING 22 BLUEMOON COMPUTERS 24/25 PICTURES SPORTS CENTRE 29 GA BOWLS CLUB 39 PICTURES GASP THEATRE 40 PICTURES INTER CLUB 44/45 LOCAL FORUMS 46 BRITISH LEGION 50 GA ANIMALS 55 PETS IN SPAIN 56 PICTURES GA BOXING 58 SANDR’S COOKBOOK 59 WHATS IN THE CLOT 60 PRIZE WORDSEARCH 61 SUDOKU 62/63 GA MAP 63 TELEPHONE NUMBERS 65 MAP SANTA POLA 66 LOCAL BUS TIMES

Hello everyone.

We wish all of our readers and advertises a HAPPY and HEALTHY 2012.

Times are hard for everyone at the moment.

Our front cover picture shows our Mayor, Miquel Zaragoza opening the new sports centre on Gran Alacant.

This January edition was printed in the third week of December and as Our printer closed early for Christmas we had a very short period of time during December to produce this edition.

The winner of the prize wordsearch at Los Belgas was Eudes Vanhilderson.

Have a good month.

Sandra & Barry

Our little dog from the front cover has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her?

Last month she was at the art classes.

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We at your Gran Alacant Advertiser continue to bring you all of the news, including that from our Gran Alacant Councillor, Loreto Cascales, as we have since May 2005.

It is our perogative at the magazine, NOT to update this 2005 picture, as we all looked a great deal younger!!!

A busy month for us. We were at a

few different events during the last month,

so

that

we

could

take

pictures and report back to our

readers. Look for pictures we took from these events, elsewhere in this magazine and on our website at:-

Firstly an amazing number of

people turned out for the opening of

the New Sports Centre. A great deal

of hard work by the Council and organisers went into the opening many

organisations

various

competed

sporting on

the

sports facilities that are available for

us all to use. The area of the Sports Centre

is

about

14,500

square

metres. From early on the Sunday morning hundreds of people came to see the facilities and to participate in

various activities planned throughout the day.

The official opening ceremony was attended

by

The

Mayor

this pavilion". The writing on the wall plate reads Do not forget. The Mayor said in his speech that "José Antonio

was a person who spent alot of his

life for the sport, working tirelessly

for sporting events organized in our town"

We have pictures elsewhere in this

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day,

everyone of the athletes that use

Miguel

edition, showing the sporting events involved.

What an opportunity for everyone, young, old, and in between.

This Sports complex has become the largest sporting arena of Santa Pola

Then on to the GASP production at

the Santa Pola Theatre held over two consecutive nights.

The theatre group performed the play, “A Pack of Lies”

There was much dialogue in the play, and credit must go to the cast for all of the rehearing that must have

taken place, to provide such a performance.

We have pictures elsewhere in this edition.

Zaragoza along with Maria Teresa Abel Sebastian and Alemañ, the widow and son of José Antonio

Alemañ Valero. The municipal sports

at the Inter Club so that we could

after this esteemed Santapolero

maybe

centre on Gran Alacant is named because as The Mayor said "your presence has always been constant

in our hearts, but as of today, your soul

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We were invited to a dinner dance

will

accompany

each

and

make people aware of this club and encourage

members.

a

few

new

We enjoyed a lovely evening with a four

course

meal,

with

wine,

provided by the owner of D’Ricardo

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and his staff.

The club meets every Thursday at D’Ricardo where on alternate weeks

Pola,

young

santapoleros

have

chosen the path of this tough sport

they provide either a live show, or a quiz night.

We were met by Rob Newby the President and his wife Jill who are involved in all of the organising, with

the help of the committee members.

Entertainment was provided by the impeccable “Mr Bojangles”.

This is a club where anyone is

welcome, whether as couples, on

and then at the end of the show,

The

sional boxers.

your own, or with friends. club

charity

actively

Cotalengo

supports in

the

Alicante.

Cotalengo which is an organization run by nuns who look after people who are physically and/or mentally disabled.

They

receive

no

governmental support and rely on companies,

organizations

and

individuals for their income. Club members contribute to a weekly

collection to which the club adds a donation. Cotalengo is visited twice a

year

when

the

club

makes

The Santa Pola boxing club are

looking to use the Sports Hall as their base for training and Loreto tells us that they are looking to hold

more boxing nights here, and to use

the hall as their home for big fight

nights, after the success of the event at this venue.

We have pictures elsewhere in this edition.

Another sports club starting up

donations of cash, clothes, toys,

again who will be using the Sports

turned into cash. The Inter Club are

Alacant Football Club. New people

books, or anything else that can be also involved in many other activities

including, Line Dancing, Art Classes plus much more.

We have pictures elsewhere in this edition.

Then it was on to the first event to

be held at the new sports centre, a

Hall, is the re emergence of the Gran will be running the team and we hope all will go well for them. We will of course be reporting on their

progress. Anyone wishing to join the team, just email us, and we will forward it on to those concerned.

The new market, to be sited beside

Night of boxing, a first on Gran

the sports hall, is nearer to a starting

The event was a group of young

light to who will be the company to

Alacant.

boxers who boxed nine bouts in the

ring. In the first six, you saw the evolution of the Boxing Club of Santa

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there were three bouts of neoprofe-

date. Valencia have given the green develope the site, so, once again, we will keep you informed.

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We have a meeting arranged with

time we mention it to Loreto she

events in the area, maybe tying up

it has nothing to do with the Town

the company that films various help between them and us, to promote the area on television.

We will next month tell you the outcome of this meeting.

We were asked if a bus shelter could

be provided for children waiting for

the school bus into Santa Pola and Alicante. The stop in question is between the GA school and the play area on Av Noruega.

Another email to us about the

Puerto Marino area.

Hall, although she has spoken to Los

Serranos on Puerto Marino´s behalf.

This whole area is the responsability

of the owner of the Commercial

Centre (Los Serranos) and he says they

have

no

money

improvements.

to

do

The best thing is to talk to your

Administrator to see if they could either do something or talk to a lawyer about the problem.

Now news of the Golf Course:

Lola Gadea The Deputy Mayor from

Advertiser

the Town Hall released a statement

and dogs mess. We were about to

The department of the Town Hall

Re:

Gran

Alacant

December issue first letter, rubbish

write to you about the same isues

but could not have put it any better than

the

content

of

the

letter

submitted, we also visited Lorreta about

the

problems

supplying

photos of the defective dangerous

paving near the pedestrian crossing

but have recieved no reply. The situation with rubbish, dog mess, and defective paving, has deteriated

and is a blot on the landscape of Puerto Marino reflecting badly on the

area and unfortunately cancelling out other excellent improvements in

progress. Is it possible to find

another suitable area to locate the rubbish bins? we certainly endorse the contents of the letter and hope

that something can be done to

resolve the problems.thank you for

all your efforts and wish you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year Our reply

This area is such a problem. Every

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says that she cannot get involved as

about the progress. looking

after

the

project

gave

information concerning the road, connecting Santa Pola with Gran Alacant via the Balsares sector.

The developer Bancaja Habitat are going ahead even in this difficult economic

situation.

This

commitment has to be completed before the first certificate of occupancy can be released.

The road will be a dual carriageway in both directions and will have wide pavements,

trees,

lighting

and

around 2km in length. A flyover on Gran Alacant will span the N332.

The Balsares section will eventually contain

the

three

golf

courses,

shopping malls, sports facilities, two hotels plus housing.

The first 9 hole course will be built

during 2012 and 2015. The second 9

hole

course

complete in 2018.

is

expected

to

The 18 hole course expects to be

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built by 2021.

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So..........

Much for our magazine to report on in the coming years.

We hope to keep you up to date every month in our printed version and the one online.

We went to print before Christmas, so if you advertise with us, and

would like us to publish pictures of

your Christmas, New Year activities, send them to us, and we will do our best to publish them in a future edition for FREE to help publicise your business

More news next month.

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News in Spanish

vea los cuadros en las páginas británicas de las noticias Translations kindly supplied by Camila from O’Duills ¡Vaya mes movidito! Este mes hemos estado en varios eventos, hemos sacado fotos y ahora os contamos toda la información. Las fotos se pueden ver en la revista o en nuestra web: www.granalacantadvertiser.com

Para empezar, la apertura del polideportivo. Se invirtió una gran cantidad de trabajo para el día de apertura, tanto por los organizadores como por el Ayuntamiento, muchas organizaciones deportivas estuvieron compitiendo en las diferentes instalaciones del polideportivo. El área del polideportivo es de unos 14,500m2. Desde primera hora del domingo cientos de personas vinieron a ver y a participar en las diferentes actividades organizadas para el día.

Atendió a la ceremonia oficial el Alcalde Miguel Zaragoza junto con María Teresa Abel Sebastián y Alemañ (la viuda y el hijo del fallecido José Antonio). El polideportivo municipal de Gran Alacant ha sido nombrado en honor al estimado Santapolero. Como dijo el Alcalde “…tu presencia ha estado siempre constante en nuestros corazones, pero a día de hoy, tu alma acompañará a cada uno de los atletas que usen este centro”. Se puede leer en una pared del centro: “No te olvides”. El Alcalde dijo en su discurso que “…José Antonio fue una

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persona que pasó muchas horas de su vida dedicado al deporte, trabajando incansablemente en los eventos deportivos organizados en nuestro pueblo”.

Tenemos fotos del evento en la revista.

Este centro deportivo es ahora el más grande de Santa Pola.

Ahora pasamos a la producción teatral que hizo GASP, que tuvo lugar en el Teatro de Santa Pola durante dos noches consecutivas. El grupo presentó la obra “Un puñado de mentiras”. Hay que darle la enhorabuena al reparto ya que la obra contenía mucho dialogo y han debido de ensayar muchas horas para llegar a ese magnífico resultado.

Fuimos invitados a una cena en el Inter Club para así hacer saber de la existencia de este grupo y a lo mejor animar a que se unan miembros nuevos.

Disfrutamos de una noche estupenda con una gran cena, invitación del dueño del Restaurante D’Ricardo.

El Club se reúne todos los Jueves en D’Ricardo donde tienen música en vivo o una noche de quiz.

Conocimos a Rob Newby, el presidente y a su mujer Jill que son los organizadores, junto con la ayuda de la comisión de miembros.

“Mr. Bojangles” nos deleitó con su espectáculo.

Este es un club donde todos son bienvenidos, tanto como parejas, solos o con amigos. El club apoya de forma activa la organización benéfica Cotolengo en Alicante. Es una organización dirigida por monjas que cuidan de personas que tienen alguna minusvalía física y/o mental.

No reciben ninguna ayuda del gobierno y dependen de compañías, organizaciones e individuos para su causa. Los miembros del club contribuyen en una recaudación semanal, visitan Cotolengo dos veces al año para darles una donación de dinero, además de ropa, libros, juguetes y todo lo que se pueda vender para la organización.

El InterClub también está involucrado en muchas otras actividades tales como clases de arte, aerobic y demás. Hay fotos del evento en la revista.

Pasamos al primer evento que ha tenido lugar en el nuevo centro deportivo: una noche de boxeo.

A lo largo de la noche se dieron lugar nueve combates. Los seis primeros con jóvenes de Club de Boxeo de Santa Pola quienes han decidido tomar el camino de este duro deporte. Luego, al final del show, tres combates más con boxeadores semiprofesionales.

El Club de Boxeo de Santa Pola está pensando en usar las instalaciones del polideportivo como base para su entrenamiento. Nos comenta Loreto que tras el éxito de esta noche, están pensando en hacer más eventos de este estilo y usar el centro para los combates más grandes.

Hay fotos de la noche entre estas páginas.

Otro club que va a empezar a usar el polideportivo es el Gran Alacant Club de Futbol. Hay nuevas personas a cargo del equipo, les deseamos lo mejor. Por supuesto que vamos a ir informando de cómo les va. A quien le interese unirse al equipo, que nos mande un email y les pondremos en contacto.

Con referencia al nuevo mercadillo (al lado del polideportivo) parece que ya estamos más cerca de la fecha de inicio de obras. El Gobierno de Valencia ha dado el visto bueno a la compañía que va ha hacer las obras….

Les mantendremos informados.

Tenemos una reunión con la compañía que filma los diferentes eventos de la zona, a lo mejor nos puede ayudar a promocionar Gran Alacant por televisión.

Les contaremos el mes que viene el resultado de esta reunión.

Nos preguntaron si es posible poner una marquesina para los niños que esperan el autobús del colegio, la parada en cuestión es la que hay entre el colegio de G.A. y el parque de Av. Noruega.

Un email que nos ha llegado de la zona de Puerto Marino: Hola, en el número anterior publicasteis un email que hacia referencia a la basura y los problemas con los perros en la zona de Puerto Marino, íbamos a escribiros sobre los mismos problemas, pero ese email exponía los problemas perfectamente.

Nosotros también hemos hablado con Loreto y le hemos proporcionado fotos de las aceras defectuosas. La

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News in Spanish

vea los cuadros en las páginas británicas de las noticias Translations kindly supplied by Camila from O’Duills situación de la basura en las aceras y los excrementos de perros hace que esa zona de la urbanización tenga una apariencia muy descuidada. ¿Es posible encontrar otro sitio para los contenedores? Esperamos que se pueda hacer algo para resolver estos problemas. Gracias por el esfuerzo que hacéis. Os deseamos una Feliz Navidad y Feliz Año Nuevo.

Nuestra respuesta: Esa zona está dando muchos problemas. Cada vez que se lo mencionamos a Loreto nos dice que no puede hacer nada ya que esa zona no concierne al Ayuntamiento.

Loreto ya ha hablado con Los Serranos. Toda esa zona es responsabilidad de los dueños del Centro Comercial (los Serranos). La repuesta de esa empresa es que no tienen dinero para hacer mejoras.

Lo mejor que pueden hacer es hablar con su administrador y ver si pueden hacer algo o consultar con un abogado.

Ahora noticias sobre el campo de golf:

Lola Gadea, la diputada mayor del Ayuntamiento ha hecho una declaración oficial sobre el estado de desarrollo del campo.

El departamento del Ayuntamiento ha confirmado el proyecto de la nueva carretera uniendo Santa Pola y Gran Alacant (por la parte de Balsares). La

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promotora es Bancaja Habitat y sigue para delante con el proyecto a pesar de las dificultades económicas de estos tiempos.

La carretera será de doble sentido con dos carriles para cada uno, tendrá unos 2km de largo y contendrá amplios andenes, árboles y farolas. Habrá un paso elevado que conecte la carretera con una salida a la N332 conectada a Gran Alacant. La sección de los Balsares tendrá tres campos de golf, centros comerciales, centros deportivos, dos hoteles y casas particulares. El primer campo (con 9 hoyos) se construirá entre 2012 y 2015. El segundo se espera que esté listo para 2018 mientras el tercero estará en activo para el 2021.

Así que...

Hay muchas noticias que os vamos a ir contando en los próximos años.

Esperamos manteneros al tanto de las novedades que vayan viniendo, tanto por nuestra revista online como la impresa.

Fuimos a la imprenta antes de Navidad, si te anuncias con nosotros y quieres que publiquemos tus fotos de Navidad, manádnoslas y haremos lo que podamos para incluirlos en nuestra revista. GRATIS para ayudar a publicitar su empresa.

Más noticias el mes que viene.

A warning email to us Dear Barry & Sandra,

I hope you will have space in your superb magazine to print the following cautionary tale.

We have a house in Gran Alacant. In early November we were at home, in South Wales, when, at 10.30pm, we received a phone call from our daughter.

The conversation started 'I don't want to worry you but........ your next door neighbour, in Spain, has just phoned to say that there is water pouring out under your front door, through the front gate and for about 25ms down the road. Before phoning us, our daughter had phoned our friends, who hold our key in Spain, and they went immediately to see what the problem was. After many phone calls and an exhausting time for our friends and neighbour, the water was isolated and the ground floor of our house mopped out.

Next day our friends reported that, luckily, there was minimum damage in our property. The repair man found that the braided tube connected to the sink, in the downstairs toilet, had a 30mm split in the rubber internal tube.

We arrived on the 26th of November to find that there was indeed very little damage. The kitchen door was a bit stiff but got better with use and there was some damp on the walls.

In retrospect it was lucky that we had given our daughter's number to our next door neighbour. (Our daughter is a secondary school Spanish teacher). Also we were lucky that we hadn't put tiles or wood underneath the front door. We had fitted a brush unit so, fortunately, the water could run through and not build up in the property.

Now, when leaving the property, we shut off the water at the main stop cock outside. A lesson learned the hard way.

Kester & Jen Reason, Gran Alacant & South Wales

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A heart warming Lawyer Story

One afternoon a lawyer was riding in his limousine when he saw two men along the road-side eating grass.

Disturbed, he ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate.

He asked one man, "Why are you eating grass?"

"We don't have any money for food," the poor man replied. "We have to eat grass."

"Well, then, you can come with me to my house and I'll feed you," the lawyer said.

"But sir, I have a wife and two children with me. They are over there,under that tree."

"Bring them along," the lawyer replied.

Turning to the other poor man he stated, "You come with us, also."

The second man, in a pitiful voice, then said, "But sir, I also have a wife and six children with me!"

"Bring them all, as well," the lawyer answered.

They all entered the car, which was no easy task, even for a car as large as the limousine was.

Once underway, one of the poor fellows turned to the lawyer and said, "Sir, you are too kind." "Thank you for taking all of us with you."

The lawyer replied, "Glad to do it.."

"You'll really love my place. "The grass is almost a foot high."

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MABS Gran Alacant COFFEE MORNING

MABS are very pleased to report that the Christmas Get-together along with the Raffle and Table Top Sale on 6th December at Molly Malone's was very successful and enjoyable. We raised 101euros on the Raffle and 101.50euros on the sale items which was fantastic. A lot of volunteers, supporters and friends popped in to see us on this lovely sunny afternoon and stayed for a chat and of course to sample the freshly made mince pies. We were very pleased to welcome some new Spanish volunteers who want to help as translators and drivers.

Our sincere thanks to Terry at Molly Malone's for hosting our Get-together and his continuous support to hold our events. Also to Sue Ruela our Regional Director and Linda who covers all our publicity who travelled down to be with us.

I would like to say a special thank you to Barry and Sandra who always visit or report on the MABS events and work tirelessly to produce the Gran Alacant Magazine. It is so good to see Barry in good health again and I would like to wish everyone involved a much better New Year.

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indoor sports arena

indoor sports arena

indoor football

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Photos by us and Stefan. See more pictures on t Gran Alacant Advertiser website, and read the story on our news pages.

Official opening from the Mayor

gymnastics display

gymnastics display

Official opening from the Mayor

announcements

gymnastics display

Official opening from the Mayor

unvieling the plaque

gymnastics display

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As you leave the N332 to come on to Gran Alacant this area is on your right.

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Our professionally designed adverts can be made up to your own design, or leave it to us.

Some like them intricate, some like them simple.

The choice is yours.

All for FREE with our great advertising prices.

CCW electrical services Qualified electrician All electrical work undertaken Tel 617872405 contact Clive or Wendy

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Gran Alacant Santa Pola theatre group

See more pictures on the Gran Alacant Advertiser website, and read the story on our news pages.

1. If walking/cycling is good for your health, the postman would be immortal.

2. A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water, and is fat.

3. A rabbit runs and hops and only lives 15 years.

4. A tortoise doesn't run and does nothing, yet it lives for 450 years.

And you tell me to exercise??

I don't think so.

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INTER CLUB

Gran Alacant

Ricardo and his staff

The Interclub Committee

Mr Bojangles

If you would like to join us, either email email:- bobnewby@live.com of phone Bob on 966 697 439

See more pictures on the Gran Alacant Advertiser website, and read the story on our news pages.

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EL ALTE

Take the El Altet exit from the N332.

Turn right at the first set of main lights.

We are then on the left.

EL ALTE

Take the El Altet exit from the N332.

Turn left at the first set of main lights.

We are on the next roundabout.

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Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with those expensive, double-pane, energy-efficient kind.

Today, I got a call from the contractor who installed them. He complained that the work had been completed a year ago and I still hadn't paid for them.

Hellloooo,............just because I'm blonde doesn't mean that I am automatically stupid. So, I told him just what his fast-talking sales guy told me last year... that these windows would pay for themselves in a year,,, Helllooooo? It's been a year, so they're paid for, I told him.. There was only silence at the other end of the line, so I finally hung up.

He never called back. I bet he felt like an idiot.

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OUR MAGAZINE GETS EVERYWHERE

...this was taken on the Ben Nevis Mountain Range, Fort William, in Scotland where we celebrated Gordonʼs 70th........Angela Take time to log on to these local Forums, to watch everyday discussions about Gran Alacant and the surrounding areas.

Join in the general discussions, or just read and learn more about the area.

There are direct links from these sites to our magazine website.

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Gran Alacant Social Blog And Gossip Site ….. it’s like ‘Facebook’ but a little different. Just register (free), your account is then immediately activated and you will be logged into ‘Gasbags’.

Gasbags Social Network provides you with an instant ‘Community’. Members can edit their profile, post events, news and gossip, send and receive private messages, create photo galleries and groups, invite and share with friends and a lot, lot more. LOG ON TO www.gasbags.us

REGISTER YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE WITH US...

WE HAVE CLIENTS WAITING TO BUY

Visit www.lamarinaforum.com for information, friendship and lots more - a social club in your home!

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Tel: John or Denise Hutt 966 198 902

My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, "Grandma, do you know how you and God are alike?"

I mentally polished my halo and I said, "No, how are we alike?''

"You're both old," he replied.

Royal British Legion-Gran Alacant Branch BR 3606

"Total from the Poppy Appeal in the GA & La Marina areas was 2,880.90 Euros. As a Branch the Total raised since last Jan and passed to District for Welfare work in Spain is 4,783 Euros.

A great achievement and Thanks to All" Next meetings are Jan 10th & Feb 7th.

Further details from - Brian Hunt 639 917 971 or email secretarybr3606@gmail.com

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EATING & DRINKING AT THE

CARABASI COMPLEX DURING JANUARY

Molly Malone, Aquarius, Ocean 11, Phoenix

Thank you to everyone who visited Oceans over the Festive Period.

Your custom is always appreciated Open Mon - Fri 5pm to Late Sat and Sun 1pm to Late 42� WIDESCREEN ON THE TERRACE FOR ALL SPORTS

KRAZY KEVS KARAOKE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSED!

Molly MALONE

terry and linda phone the owners and 966 695 830 their staff Danny, Myka, Anne, and Robyn, would like to thank all the customers for their continued support and custom since the opening of their new venture.

Opening hours for January New years day open 1pm watch all football fixtures on Giant Screen 6th & 7th The Terryoke Experience We are closed for renovations 9th to 26th Reopen Friday the 27th full entertainment programme watch board for details.

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966 699 601 Carvery Sundays 1-5.30pm

Y SUNDA RY CARVE Y SUNDA Y R CARVEWAY A TAKE d right) e (pictur

€6.9

Starts at 1pm until 5.30pm Choice of 3 meats, then select all you can eat, from our hand prepared local fresh veg counter, including:- potatoes, cauliflower, roast potatoes, sprouts, cabbage, carrots, peas, gravy and traditional sauces.

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AS above with Quality, price and service, our guarantee.

Take your meal away or sit and enjoy it at “Bar Ocean” or “Cork and Bottle” Too tired to cook, then this is for you.

THE “TAKE AWAY DINNER GOT TO BE A WINNER!!!!!!!

By request....COD IN BATTER is now available as an alternative to the meat.

NINGS

EVE - SAT S E U T

Evening Restaurant 5pm till 10pm

€3.5

Fish & chips start at 4.50 euro.

Full menu includes chicken, curry, gammon, cajun chicken, pies, lasagne, chilli, trio of pork chops, lamb shank Weekly & stew.......and more “Old

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Favou

rites”

CLOSED SUNDAY NIGHT, & MONDAY NIGHT

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PHOENIX RESTAURANT BREAKFAST from 2.25€ - Freshly cooked, all English products

The in place to be........Tel: 966698364

DAY MENU

Toasties, burgers, salads, jackets, omelettes, snacks, & sandwiches

FULL EVENING MENU Revised Classic & Bistro menu plus NEW dishes for you to try.

DON´T MISS THE SUNDAY CARVERY - VERY POPULAR Bookings advisable (all year round) from 12.30pm - inc 6 fresh veg, plus roasties, mash, yorky & stuffing ONLY €6.90 Selection of starters and desserts available.

Example Starters Seafood Gratin Local seafood in a creamy sauce, gratinated, baked and served in a scallop shell.

Example Main Course Pork Medallions Tender pork fillet in a creamy calvados sauce, served on a bed of grilled apple.

Explempa Entradas Concha del Mar

Concha rellena de mariscos en una salsa cremosa, gratinado al horno.

Explempa Platos Principales Medallones de Cerdo

Filete de cerdo en medallones, con salsa de sidra calvados, servido con manzana a la plancha, patatas hervidas y verduras frescas

Restaurant Winter hours Mon - Thurs 10.00 - 2.00pm & 5.00 - 10.00pm Fri - Sun 10.00am - 10.00pm TAKE AWAYS AVAILABLE.

PHOENIX BAR

Good Cheer and Good Beer, Always On Tap Here Thursday night is QUIZ NIGHT CASH PRIZES PLUS - OPEN THE BOX Sunday Jan 22nd is Karaoke with Rory RACE NIGHT 27th January Comedian night TBA More entertainment to be confirmed 49

FERAL (animals) FRIENDS OF GRAN ALACANT & nearby areas There are many Vet bills/animals in need. You can help by: Sponsor an animal for an amount per month or donate, Acc.no…….2077 0338 7011 01564000

LEFT:- "These are two blind kittens urgently need to be adopted or a foster home"

"Kittens, Cats, & Dogs needing adoption, fostering or sponsorship please"

FUND RAISING BOOT SALES – RASTROS EVERY 1st SUNDAY OF THE MONTH from October to June from 10am - 2pm at SUNSET BAR RESTAURANT Carabassi Bar Centre, Gran Alacant 2ND Thursday in the month at HUGGIN & MUNNIN bar (top GA, next to new Chinese shop).

Weather permitting. From 10 to 14hrs.

New (or as new) articles and items at very low prices Price for non-resalers: Books 0,50cts for + 2, hardbacks 1€.

English Home Made Cakes & Mermelades made by Susan of Arenales & Shell’s Lawyer, Yolanda.

GRAND CHRISTMAS-THREE KING´S Prize Draw tickets at 1€ each

4 prizes to win.

1st .- 1 or 3 Day Trip sponsored in part,

by Gandía Tours 2nd. - Dinner for 2 at Casanova´s, Sponsored

by Alicante Holiday Villas 3rd. - 50€ Corte Inglés Credit Card 4th.- Christmas Hamper, Sponsored by Super Value Might have a 5th prize.

Come and Support the cause by grabbing a bargain Animals NEED our help constantly !

PLEASE NO ARTICLES ACCEPTED DAY OF STALL/SALE

We do not have a shelter. Our work is to trap ferals to sterelize them and help animals in other ways.

This draw will have 500 blue back stamped tickets and will be sold by our volunteers & at Sponsor´s businesses & in Bars & Shops where you see our poster.

Foster Homes & Volunteers Needed. Food and material accepted (except Carrefour brand food).

Info or contact feralfriends.ga@gmail.com 697 574 199 (except Sundays)

Target

your audience.

We will not waste your advertising money by delivering magazines to places miles from your future clientel.

Why would you want to travel miles to them or them miles to you.

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KEEP IT LOCAL..WE DO

BILINGUAL TEACHER (ENGLISH-SPANISH) OFFERS SPANISH CONVERSATION CLASSES IN GRAN ALACANT (ALL LEVELS).

15¤ per HOUR. TEL : 616 760640 PROFESORA BILINGÜE (INGLÉS-ESPAÑOL) OFRECE CLASES DE CONVERSACIÓN EN INGLÉS EN GRAN ALACANT (TODOS LOSNIVELES).

15¤ LA HORA.TEL : 616 760640

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La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina

La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Mar

An entire island built right on a beautiful yacht. Created by UK-based Yacht Island Designs. The design is inspired by tropical islands, with huts, a pool and a whole volcano that is sure not to erupt. It comes packed with special VIP rooms, arcades, gym, lounges, spas and a helipad. Not yet seen off the Costa Blanca!!!!!

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rina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina

D2650

Ref:

D2650

Ref:

D2589

Ref:

D2589

119.950€

Price:

119.950€

Precio:

179.000€

Price:

179.000€

M2Casa:

79.94m²

M2house:

79.94m²

M2Casa:

58.81m²

M2house:

58.81m²

Modelo: Jardin:

Rosa

207m²

Vivienda independiente, modelo Rosa, situado en una zona central con porche cerrado con aluminio, salón, cocina, 2 dormitorios, baño, barbacoa y cocina exterior y comedor. Semisótano con dos trasteros. Parcialmente amueblado.

Model:

Garden:

Rosa

207m²

A detached model Rosa situated in a central location offering a glazed entrance porch, living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, exterior BBQ & kitchen area, exterior dining area. This property also has an under-build offering a further two rooms, great potential.

Part-furnished.

Modelo: Jardin:

Chalet independiente 515m²

No perder esta oportunidad.

Vivienda independiente situado en una zona ideal con piscina privada de 8 x 4, terraza, salon, comedor, cocina, 2 dormitorios, baño, aparcamiento, trastero y se vende amueblado.

Model:

Garden:

Detached Villa 515m²

An opportunity not to be missed to acquire this detached villa situated in a highly desirable location offering a private 8 x 4 swimming pool, frontal sun terrace, living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, off-road parking, garden shed and being offered fully furnished.

La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina

Ref:

Precio:

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La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina

La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..

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Tel: 966 797 119 659 728 128

Tel: 966 797 119 or 659 728 128

Louise provides a full range of beauty services at the salon.

Pets In Spain is a website dedicated to the re-homing of abandoned and unwanted animals on the Costa Blanca. Whether you are looking to adopt an animal, advertise an animal or if you simply want to know more about taking care of your pet in Spain, please take a look at our site.

To view more animals for adoption go to: www.petsinspain.info If you would like to advertise an animal email: info@petsinspain.info Millie is a 2 yr old English Staffie cross and has been in foster care for over a year now, she is vaccinated, spayed and house trained. She is great with other dogs and loves children. She is trained to sleep in a dog pen and loves nothing more than to snuggle up to someone.

Call: 654 027 748

Purzel was born in November 2010. This gorgeous boy needs a new home as his owners are leaving the country and cannot take him with them. He needs an owner who knows how to handle dogs and how to be the leader. He is a lovely, lively boy! Call: 679 631 458

Tess is about 3 years old and is fully vaccinated, passported and chipped. She is very friendly and gets on well with other dogs and cats. She weighs about 8kgs so is not a big girl. Call: 659 274 573

These 2 beautiful white cats are now 8 months old and in need of new homes.

They are a boy and girl and both are vaccinated and neutered. They are good around dogs, very friendly and litter trained.

Call: 646 645 035

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Another event

A NIGHT OF BOXING AT THE NEW SPORTS 56

prestigious sporting for gran alacant

CENTRE 57

A recipe from

Sandra’s Cookbook

which you can read online at:- www.sandrascookbook.com compiled by Sandra Bonathan

Tiger Loaf (Freeform)

Finally! This has been my nemesis for years but I have finally got it. Not just the look but the flavour of well known supermarket Tiger Loaf! After all the trials, just when I least expected it to work. So let's get started, you won't regret it! It is similar to a Dutch Crunch, but the crust is not supposed to be thick or particularly crunchy and it has a Sesame flavour.

I have not bothered with too much detail here, except where it counts, there are other bread recipes with oodles of picks to look at. I am assuming that you know the basics of bread making on this one and that you either use a mixer or know how to knead by hand. The base is a Milk Loaf with an added ingredient. When it comes to the topping, buy the rice flour, don't grind your own, it won't be fine enough.

This makes one decent size loaf.

Toasted sesame oil from chinese supermarkets in Spain or easy to obtain in the UK. Ingredients Loaf *280g warm water (yes, weigh it!) *1 tsp sugar *2 heaped tbsp powdered milk *1 ½ tsp salt *2 tbsp toasted sesame oil *500g bread flour *25g fresh cake yeast Topping for one loaf *Approx 1 ½tbsp (WARM) water *½ tsp sugar *pinch salt *1 ½ tbsp rice flour *¼ tsp sesame oil (not toasted) *1 ¼ tsp instant yeast Method 1. In your mixer bowl, put the loaf ingredients in order listed, knead with a dough hook for about 6 minutes in total.

2. Remove dough from bowl, it should be soft and silky.

3. On floured surface, make it into a neat ball and return to bowl.

4. Put a plate over the bowl and set aside to rise until doubled.

5. As soon as you have put the dough back in the bowl, it is time to make the topping.

6. Mix the ingredients, in the order listed in a small cup.

7. It should look quite thick and creamy.

8. Cover and allow to rise.

9. When it is time to use it, it should be almost mousse like. Stir it, it should be very easy to spread but not drippy, a bit like a good icing.

10. Punch down the loaf dough and shape into a log.

11. If you are not familiar with the technique, there are plenty of internet videos or books on loaf shaping.

12. Use a short palette knife to spread on a regular, thin coating of topping.

13. Leave till almost doubled in size again, then heat the oven.

14. The topping will start to break up as the dough rises.

15. Bake at 230c (non fan) for about 25-30 minutes or until the loaf is 195 -200F (90-93c) inside with an instant read thermometer.

16. The loaf should have a good colour.

17. If you want a crisp top, leave uncovered on a rack to cool.

18. If you like a soft crust, put on cooling rack and cover with a well moistened cloth.

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WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT? by Mark Etheridge

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FILL IN THE COUPON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE, WITH THE SECRET NAMES HIDDEN IN THE WORDSEARCH, WHICH ARE NOT IN THE WORD LIST. CUT IT OUT & TAKE IT TO LOS BELGAS BEFORE THE 20TH OF THE MONTH. ON THE NIGHT OF THE 20TH THE DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE FOR 2 winners, each to receive a free menu del dia at Los Belgas.

WORDSEARCH in Spanish & English THE HIDDEN WORDS ENGLISH & SPANISH FOR THE LOS BELGAS PRIZE IS....

--------------------------------------------------MY NAME & Tel no.

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SUDOKU

Difficulty rating: medium

To solve the puzzle each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column must contain all the numbers 1 to 9.

While the rules of this logic puzzle may be simple, there are numerous strategies to help you solve Sudoku.

For hints and information visit www.sudoku.org.uk Difficulty rating: hard

DOODLE AREA

ANSWERS ON GRAN ALACANT MAP PAGE

Difficulty rating: very hard

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A map to help you find places of interest, and the locaton of all of CARABASI BARS COMPLEX (DOWN THE HILL) PHOENIX PHOENIX LOUNGE BAR OCEAN 11 AQUARIUS MOLLY MALONE

ALLOTMENTS

SCHOOL

PROPOSED SITE OF THE NEW CHURCH

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PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA

PLAZA MAYOR

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VET GA EXOTICS DARBYʼS CHIPPY TIMES SQUARE EL RINCON & MONTE MAR TAVERNA

1

2

GA BOWLS CLUB

TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Euronics

EURONICS ELECTRICAL

HOMEFINDERS /SOLEIL

DʼRICARDO

COCINARTE

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BRICO

GRANNET BOTTOM FLOOR OF THE GA COMMERCIAL CENTRE

PROPOSED SITE FOR A NEW HEALTH CENTRE,

BLUE AREAS SUCH AS “SPORTS CENTRE” & BROWN AREAS SUCH AS THE “SCHOOL” are reserved for Council amenities, and are NOT for housing

CHIROPODY & PHYSIOTHERAPY

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS VERY HARD MEDIUM

HARD

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our advertisers on Gran Alacant. Get your business on our map.

PARK

TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Phoenix

NOT JUST DESSERTS PATAGONIA no.2 STEAK HOUSE

HUGGIN & MUNNIN

TOURIST INFORMATION

1 MAXCOOP SUPERMARKET 2 SUPERVALU SUPERMARKET 3 MERCADONA SUPERMARKET 4 MEDICAL CENTRE G.A. COUNCILLOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES LIBRARY 5 THURSDAY MARKET 6 POST OFFICE 7 SCHOOL

DENTIMAR

PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA

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GA farmacia present location green arrow, new location blue arrow

TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Quicksave SPORTS CENTRE

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HOMEFINDERS/SOLEIL G.A. SERVICES & SOL COMPUTERS FRICANDO

PATAGONIA no.6 STEAK HOUSE

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Aquagest 24hr............. ..........902 250 170 Aeropuerto..............................966 919 000 Ayuntamiento-Gran Alacant. ............966 697 749 Alicante Bus Station...............965 130 700 Alicante Train Station.............902 240 202 Bomberos (Fire).....................085 Biblioteca (Library)..................966 692 773 Butano gas..............................966 672 222 Guardia Civil............................062 Guardia Civil............................965 411 290 Iberdrola................................901 202 020

Library GA............................ 966 697 110 Local Police...........................092 Local Police...........................965 411 103 Medical Health Service........966 699 081 National Police......................091 Red Cross (Cruz Roja)........965 416 936 Red Cross emergencies.....112 Rubbish collection.................966 693 955 Suma......................................965 292 000 Taxi sited at ALDI...................96 541 11 11 Telefonica..............................1004

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Map to help you to find your way around Santa Pola.

It also includes our advertisers

Guardia Civil

Local Police

Carlin Santa Pola's Casa de Cultura Theatre in Calle Elche

SANTA POLA FOOTBALL STADIUM

BAILE BUS OFFICE

1. McDonalds 2. Market and red cross bus stop 3. Main Elche street 4. Castillo 5. Town square 6. Tourist info Police station Town hall 7. Fishing port 8. Post Office

9. Tourist info 12. Salt Lake museum 13. Civic & Social Centre 15. Casa de Cultura 18 Santa Pola Marina.

19. Bailen 20. Aquarium

21. Suma Office 22. Public refuse tip 23. site for New swimming pool 24. Indoor market 27. Police station (Policia Local) 28. Model boating lake 29. Pola Max shopping centre

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Bus Timetables. Baile

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buses

MORE INFO AT:- www.autocaresbaile.es

SANTA POLA - AIRPORT MONDAY to FRIDAY

SANTA POLA - UNIVERSITY MONDAY to FRIDAY

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Train Stop, Masa Complex above SuperValu

Daily Specials Small cod or haddock & chips.................................. €3.50 Small cod or haddock & chips (with a slice of bread & butter, choice of mushy peas, beans or curry sauce....................... €5.00 Large cod or haddock & chips.................................. €6.00

January Meal Deal from 12.30 - 10pm for Tuesdays and Saturdays Large fish & chips, mushy peas or side salad, slice of bread & butter, & tea, ONLY €5

Free delivery on orders over €10.00 Eat in or take away.

Tel: 966 697 070 at the PLAZA MAYOR Complex Gran Alacant Above Super Valu

January opening hours Monday, Weds, Thursday 5pm-til 10pm Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 12.30-10pm CLOSED 1st - 2nd January