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We wish you all a happy and healthy 2013 With our printer shutting down for Christmas, we had one week less to produce this January issue. Thanks go to all of our contributers for getting copy to us in such a short time. Well, another year over. Amazing how many issues we have now produced. This May will take us to edition number 100. Running a business is very testing out here at the moment. This is one reason why we have kept our prices the same since we launched. This month should see the official opening of the new market area and hopefully there will be more to look forward to during the coming year, if funds allow. We are told by estate agents that houses are stilling selling and added to the new ones soon to hit the market, maybe the future is a bit brighter, even though these properties may be bought by non brits, it is making more numbers to use the local businesses. Have a good month, stay warm. Sandra & Barry
Our little dog from the front cover has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her? Last month she was on page 55.
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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!!! Many times we have been asked, “Why is there not a cinema here with English speaking films”. Well, a new initiative by one of our Santa Pola advertisers, La Matera. (See their advert on page 25). They will pick you up from Gran Alacant, take you to their pizza house or restaurant. Take you to the cinema for a film and return you to Gran Alacant. For the entire trip it is 20€ if you have your meal at the pizza house, and 30€ if you prefer a meal in their restaurant. Their premises are on the sea front in Santa Pola. You can phone the number on their advert and book the cinema and meal for a Thursday evening. They can tell you in advance, which film will be shown. La Matera has a stall every Thursday on the GA market where you can ask them for more details. Please tell them you saw the article in our magazine. Two Ladies who we spoke to, thoroughly enjoyed the evening in November, watching the new Bond film and being chauffeured around. -------------------------Hi Barry, Sandra We went to the boxing last night, and they put on a very good show. I'm passing on some photos to you, and if you want to use any, feel free. The last contest was a local champion, I didn't get where the opponent came from (so much cheering going on), but he took some punishment, as you will see the knock-down punch and on his knee in one of the pictures. Pete Dolphin
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We have taken advantage of these photos sent to us, which you can see more of, elsewhere in this edition ------------------------The Department of Social Services wish to warn people that it has detected the presence of people posing as employees of the municipal department, they access the homes of older people under the guise of conducting a survey, so they can steal from their home. The Council of Santa Pola says that any management requiring home visits by employees of the department of Social Services will be preceded by a telephone call to the users. --------------------------A reply below to the email last month on speed bumps. Do we or do we not, want more speed bumps?
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Dear Sandra & Barry. Having read your recent magazine and the article on "more speed bumps" for the area, I have to say that I totally disagree on this method of trying to slow down speeders. I have watched drivers that speed go over the bumps without slowing down and in some cases with the cars and motor cycles lifting off the ground, so the speed bumps have no effect on these people what so ever. But what they do in effect is to punish every driver, even people that drive within the correct speed limits by causing excess wear and tear on brakes and clutches and by damaging suspension units, which are not cheap to replace, and in the mean time, the speeders and dangerous drivers get away with it. There seems only two ways to slow these people down, one is plain clothes police monitoring the areas, stopping and giving out fines to these racers or speed cameras with again fines being handed out, but it is clear that speed bumps do not work. So please, no more of these things.
or walking up Maxcoop hill from Carabassi bars without a rest in between.
Puffed out o.a.p Ian Loreto did not think these pavements were wide enough for seating, so will look into it. -----------------------------Neighborhood Association of Gran Alacant European Residents (ASVEGA) organized on Sunday 16 December, the first edition of Bike Day, an activity-sports and family fun that is designed to promote the social life of the residential area. Francisco Martin, Gran Alacant Councillor and Sports, highlighted "the dynamism of the neighborhood association, made up of people restless when launching any activity on a pretty intense schedule throughout the year that deserves support from institutions, companies and volunteers. Elisabet Jorro, VP ASVEGA, explained that
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We spoke again to Loreto on this subject and the only bumps due to be built are along the road near to the childrens playground opposite the big Chinese store. ---------------------Hi Sandra/Barry, After over 6 years of struggling up & down Maxcoop & cardiac hills, it is now time for some seats to be provided along the pavements on both hills. I find it amazing that there are seats all along the road from the college to the Centro & also on the road from the post office roundabout to the Centro on roads that are nowhere as steep as the afore mentioned. If there is no money available could 3 seats be moved from each of the smaller slopes to the 2 very steep hills, could this be brought to attention of Loreto it seems ludicrous that people are struggling up the hill with beach umbrellas etc,
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"in this first edition we intend to continue doing things in Gran Alacant, so we started with a pretty humble bike ride through the area starting in the mall and run along Av. Noruega and back through the community garden, with family and friends. There were prizes for the oldest bike and for the most original, plus prize draw. " ------------------------The MABS afternoon Get Together was a great success with a fabulous turn out at Los Belgas restaurant. Owner Kelly was kept very busy serving coffee and mince pies, plus all of the usual beverages. A raffle was held, and there were many items to sell, all in aid of this very worthwhile cause.
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A note from Jan (MABS) We were thrilled to see so many people coming along to support us, over a hundred, and part with their money everyone was so generous. We raised an amazing 587.20 euros altogether and the Raffle raised 200 euros. We were pleased that our
JACQUELYNE PHILLIPS MBE, President, SUE REULA Director for COSTA BLANCA SOUTH and PAM SMALL HR on the main committee.
President Jacqui Phillips and Director Sue Ruela could make it and see what a good following we have here in Gran Alacant. We would like to thank everyone who came and especiall Kelly at Los Belgas who allowed us at short notice to hold our Christmas Get-together at her Restaurant. For next year we are holding our Walk for Life towards the end of April as usual and I will give a date as soon as I can. A note from Jacquelyne Phillips
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(MABS) Angela and Jan do a great job with the Group giving assistance to those in need of help which ill with cancer. their fund raising on Wednesday was fantastic and I expect they have told you how much they raised. They do this event every year and I do try to get down to see them and their husbands who are also great supporters of the group. I can leave them to get on with the supporting and not have to worry and they report to Sue if there are any problems. Jean Ritenbund, is the main Fund Raiser and she has a team and by doing this she relieves Angela and Jan from that responsibility of raising funds for GA. More pictures in this issue of our magazine. -----------------------Good Morning Barry/Sandra Hope all is well in Spain here I am in Great Yarmouth working but in New Year returning to GA, as I will be working overseas from there. Always enjoy your magazine, either in GA or on net here or where ever I work. However may I respectfully ask who made the comments (magazine editorial) about the flooding problems being solved out side my house in DON PUEBLO, the drains are better, the problem has been helped by work carried out by Santa Pola council. The two drains (on each side of road) do flood and the water rises and (up to 300mm above road level) flows into our back area. One problem is the debris left on drain covers which I remove when rain is immanent, we have taken a photo, to show,( the water has not damaged the cars that park, as there has been an improvement) and have spent money putting glass blocks to stop any water getting into our basement. However the “rendering� is now damaged due to water. I have visited Loreto at least three times my self over the years and my wife at least twice, on my last
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visit. I passed on the above comments, but she was telling me that is going to be very expensive and very disruptive to solve as the road would have to be dug up in area towards Montafaro to Farmacia of which I understand. Loreto was telling what wonderful job had been done on Ave Noruega but as I pointed out to her, there are no houses there within 50 metres, but is a high profile site, and good for her/Santa Pola Council. The route cause of the problem up there is that the Life Resort was scrub area and self draining, and in building on this large area they captured all the water from this area and dumped it all in previously drains with no problems, while there like yourselves. I have brought up several points pertinent to locality and area in general, the bins opposite Don Pueblo Phase 2 that you have featured in magazine is still a problem, being used by several urbanisation, as well as the commercial units using the bins in particular a well know “supermarket” depositing boxes etc that most of us recycle. The parking problems on Calle Monte does not get better despite free underground parking which could be used for nigh classes and functions at the great asset we have at the life resort. Of course the dog problems around all area, was mentioned!!!. Despite all above my wife and I are looking forward to spending much more time at our home that my new job will allow. I was at Carrow Road on Sunday to see my team beaten, things have changed round there, all for the better since I was last there 30 years ago. Keep up the good work Seasons greetings Jim
Loreto disputes some of this email. Since repairs from the Town Hall, she has had NO complaints from anybody. If anybody has a problem, please book an appointment to talk to her and show her the photographs.
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Envious of Jim being at the Norwich City ground, Carrow road. They were our local football team, so watch them every week on tv or computer. --------------------Hello Loreto we were given your name by the Montymar community who say you may be able to help. We took possession of our villa in 2006 and are still waiting from Masa for the Habitacion certificate the stress of this is making my husband and myself rather ill. We have been into Masa office, and called many many times and even got Abaco to try to get it . Masa say they are waiting for the architect who lives in Madrid and are unable to get him to sign. We have offered to go to Madrid and speak to the architect ourselves but Masa say they are dealing with it . Is there anything else we can do and can you help on our behalf? Name and address supplied
We showed your mail to loreto. Please book an appointment to see her on 966 697 749 and she will try to help you. ---------------------There should after January 15th be no rubbish or garden produce around the bins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is now a purpose built area for all of us to take our rubbish to on Gran Alacant, if it cannot be placed IN THE BINS. Put it in yours or a friend´s car and take it to the new site on the right hand side just before the lighthouse. There will be someone there to take it from you on weekdays 9am to 1pm and 3pm to 6.30pm. Happy New Year to you all and on with 2013.
Anything you would like us to put to Loreto, just email it to us.
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Muchas veces nos han preguntado por qué no hay películas en versión original en los cines, pues aquí tenemos una nueva iniciativa de uno de nuestros anunciantes, La Matera (pueden ver su anuncio en la página 25) Ellos te recogen en Gran Alacant, te llevan a cenar a la pizzería o al restaurante argentino, después te llevan al cine y te vuelven a dejar en Gran Alacant. Para la salida completa incluyendo el cine son 20€ si vas a la pizzería y 30€ si vas al restaurante argentino. Los restaurantes están en primera línea de mar en Santa Pola. Las salidas son los jueves por la noche. Para hacer una reserva puedes llamar al número de teléfono que se encuentra en su anuncio. La Matera tiene un puesto en el mercadillo de los jueves de Gran Alacant donde pueden dar más información. Hablamos con dos señoras el otro día y nos comentaron que fueron a ver la nueva película de Bond y que disfrutaron de una estupenda noche. ¡Muy recomendable! ----------------------------Hola Barry y Sandra, Ayer fuimos a ver el boxeo, fue una muy buena lucha. Sacamos varias fotos, aquí te las mando y si quieres usar alguna para la revista no hay problema. La última lucha era un campeón local contra otro (no sé de donde era) pero recibió una buena paliza como pueden ver en las fotos. Saludos, Pete Dolphin (Gran Alacant)
Gracias por las fotos Pete, hemos usado algunas de ellas, pueden verlas en este número. --------------------------------------------El departamento de Servicio Social nos avisa de que han detectado la presencia de personas actuando como empleados del ayuntamiento, acceden a las casas de personas mayores y los engañan diciendo que tienen que hacer unas
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encuestas, una vez dentro, les roban. El ayuntamiento de Santa Pola nos comenta que cualquier tipo de encuesta que requiera visita a domicilio va siempre precedida por una llamada telefónica. --------------------------------------------Nos ha llegado un email referente a los badenes: Estimados Sandra y Barry. Después de leer en la edición anterior el email solicitando más badenes en la zona, tengo que decir que estoy en completo desacuerdo con este método para bajar la velocidad de los conductores. He observado como los conductores que van a una alta velocidad no bajan la velocidad en los badenes, en algunos casos incluso los coches y motos “saltan” al pasar por estos badenes, así que los reductores de velocidad no tienen ningún efecto. Sí que tienen un efecto negativo en la mecánica de los coches (incluso los que van a una velocidad adecuada) los frenos, la suspensión y el embrague sufren bastante, y son piezas caras de reponer, mientras tanto, los conductores irresponsables se salen con la suya y todos nosotros tenemos que sufrir las consecuencias. Parece que hay sólo dos formas para prevenir la alta velocidad en Gran Alacant: policía vestidos de civil monitorizando la zona y emitiendo multas o cámaras de captación de velocidad. Así que por favor no pongan más badenes ya que está claro que no funcionan. Gracias,
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Le leímos este email a Loreto y nos ha comentado que los únicos badenes que van a poner van a ir delante del nuevo parque infantil (enfrente del Merca china). --------------------------------------------Hola Sandra/Barry, después de más de 6 años subiendo y bajando las cuestas de Maxcoop y la playa, es hora de que pongan algunos bancos en estas dos cuestas. Es increíble que haya bancos a lo largo de avda. Noruega y también en
la parte de Avda. Mediterráneo que va desde el centro comercial hasta la rotonda de Correos, ambas zonas bastante menos empinadas que las dos cuestas mencionadas anteriormente. Podrían comentarle el tema a Loreto ya que me parece ridículo que haya gente sufriendo al subir estas cuestas sin poder descansar. Saludos, Ian
Loreto no cree que las aceras sean lo bastante anchas para poder poner bancos pero va a mirar el tema a ver qué se puede hacer. --------------------------------------------La Asociación de Vecinos Europeos Residentes de Gran Alacant (ASVEGA) organizó el 16 de Diciembre la primera edición del Día de la Bici, una actividad para promover deporte en familia y vida social en la zona residencial. Francisco Martín, el concejal de Gran Alacant ha señalado que “el dinamismo de esta asociación, compuesta por gente intensa y activa, presentan actividades a lo largo del año y se merecen apoyo de las instituciones, compañías y voluntarios” Elisabet Jorro VP ASVEGA explicó que “en esta primera edición tenemos intención de seguir haciendo actividades en Gran Alacant”. Empezamos con una vueltecita en bici, con salida en el Centro Comercial, a lo largo de Avda. Noruega y por detrás de los jardines comunitarioes con amigos y familiares. Hubo premios para la bici más vieja y para la más original además de un sorteo. ------------------------La tarde de reunión de MABS (Asociación de Ayuda para Enfermos de Cáncer) fue un gran éxito, vino un montón de gente a Los Belgas para apoyar la buena causa. La dueña Kelly estuvo muy liada sirviendo cafés y pastelitos. Se hizo un sorteo y además se vendieron muchos artículos de segunda mano, todo para la la buena causa. Una nota de Jan (MABS) Estamos entusiasmados al ver cuanta gente vino para apoyarnos, ¡más de cien personas! Recaudamos la cantidad de 587,20€ (la rifa recaudó 200€). Estuvimos con nuestra presidenta Jacqui Phillips y la directora Sue Ruela. Nos gustaría dar las gracias a todos los que vinieron y en especial a Kelly de Los Belgas que nos dejó el local para hacer el evento con muy poco tiempo de aviso. Para el año que viene vamos a hacer nuestra caminata anual en Abril. Todavía
no sé la fecha pero os mantendré informados. --------------------------------------------Buenos días Barry/Sandra Espero que estéis bien, yo estoy en Great Yarmouth trabajando pero en el año nuevo vuelvo a Gran Alacant de forma más permanente ya que cambio de trabajo. Siempre disfruto de vuestra revista, la leo en internet cuando no estoy en Gran Alacant. Leí en una edición anterior que los problemas con las inundaciones en Don Pueblo y con los desagües se han soluciodado, es verdad que los problemas no son tan graves desde que el Ayuntamiento hiciera algunos arreglos pero los dos desagües (uno a cada lado de la calle) siguen desbordándose (hasta 300mm por encima del nivel de la calle) y el agua fluye hacia la parte de atrás de nuestras casas (tengo las fotos). Uno de los problemas son los escombros que se meten en los desagües, yo voy limpiando cuando la lluvia es inminente. El agua no ha dañado ningún coche últimamente ya ha habido una mejoría. He visitado a Loreto unas 3 veces a lo largo de los años y mi mujer otras 2, en mi última visita, le comenté más o menos los problemas que tenemos, pero ella me decía que todo iba a ser muy caro y disruptivo para la comunidad ya que para solucionar el problema la calle tendría que ser abierta desde la farmacia hasta Montefaro, lo cual puedo entender. El inicio del problema con los desgagües es que el Life Resort era un descampado antes y cuando se construyó el complejo, toda el agua pasó a tener como única salida los desagües anteriores. He mencionado antes estos problemas y otros tales como los contenedores de basura (Don Pueblo fase 2) que están siendo usados por varias urbanizaciones, además del supermercado y otros locales comerciales. Los problemas de aparcamiento en la Calle Monte no mejoran a pesar del aparcamiento subterráneo gratuito el cual podría usarse para clases nocturnas y funciones. Y por supuesto el problema de los perros! A pesar de todo, mi mujer y yo estamos entusiasmados de pasar más tiempo en Gran Alacant (ahora que mi trabajo me lo permite). Estuve en Carrow Road el Domingo para ver como le daban una paliza a mi equipo el Norwich City, las cosas han cambiado por ahí, todo para
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mejor desde mi última visita hace 30 años. ¡Seguid así con la revista! Feliz Navidad, Jim Loreto no está al cien por cien de acuerdo con este email. Desde las reparaciones hechas por el Ayto. no ha recibido ni una queja de nadie. Si alguien tiene algún problema, por favor pedid una cita para hablar con ella y traer fotos para enseñarle.
Te tenemos envidia Jim, fuiste a ver nuestro equipo local Norwich City… nosotros no podemos estar ahí pero los seguimos todas las semanas en la tele o el ordenador. --------------------Hola Loreto, nos comentaron que a lo mejor nos puedes ayudar. Compramos nuestra villa en 2006 y todavía estamos esperando el certificado de habitabilidad de Masa, nos está causando mucho estrés el tema ya que hemos hablado varias veces con Masa, incluso intentamos que Abaco nos consiguiera el certificado. Masa nos dice que el arquitecto que vive en Madrid no puede firmar los papeles. Hemos ofrecido de ir hasta Madrid para hablar con el arquitecto pero ellos dicen que lo van a solucionar. ¿Hay algo más que podamos hacer? ¿Nos puedes ayudar? Gracias, Saludos.
Le enseñamos el email a Loreto. Por favor pedid una cita con ella en el 966 697 749 y ella intentará ayudarles. ------------------------------A partir del 15 de Enero no habrá más escombros y restos de jardinería en los contenedores ya que han construido una planta para todos en Gran Alacant, a la derecha justo antes del faro. Esto es para escombros de tamaño grande que no caben dentro de los contenedores normales, sólo hay que meterlo en un coche y conducir hasta la instalación. Habrá alguien ahí para retirar los escombros los días de semana de 9am a 1pm y de 3pm a 6.30pm. ¡Feliz Año 2013 para todos!
Para cualquier cosa que quieran que le preguntemos a Loreto, simplemente envíanos un email.
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The British Government has issued a travel warning due to the cold weather.
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A wife invited some people to dinner.. At the table, she turned to their six-year-old daughter and said, 'Would you like to say the blessing?' 'I wouldn't know what to say,' the girl replied.
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TS0233 - €82,000 Reduced Top floor apartment in Puerto Marino. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge diner, kitchen. Large solarium with views to Alicante and green conservation area. Property has grills and ceiling fans. Access to communal swimming pool and private covered parking space.
Lovely 2 bed apartment in gated community. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Lounge/dining area fully fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, aircon in lounge, nice terrace to front of property, security grills, communal swimming pool. Property very well presented.
Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom terraced house with fantastic underbuild, currently used as 3 bedrooom and lounge. Lounge/dining area, a terrace to the front of the house and a private roof solarium. From the solarium there are views of the mountains. Large communal swimming pool. Short walk to bars and restaurants. this must be seen.
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MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Sponsored by Super Valu) Montemar Toreadors in Southern League Division A
Sadly the Toreadors losing streak continues by losing their last three matches. At home to La Marina Seagulls losing by two points to twelve. Away to El Rancho Raiders losing by six points to eight. At home to Greenland Cedars by two points to twelve. With one match remaining this year, let's hope that in the new year we can get back to winning ways.
Montemar Matadors in Southern League Division C The Matadors however, resume their winning ways. Away to San Luis Lions winning by eight points to six. At home to Greenlands Elms winning by twelve points to two. Away to Vistabello Lazadores winning by eight points to six. Keep up the good work in the new year.
Montemar Picadors SABA League
The Picadors have had an up and down experience in their last five matches. At home to Greenlands Chestnuts they lost by four points to ten. Away to Vistabella Albatrosses they won by nine points to five. Away to Country Bowls Supernovas they lost by five points to nine. At home to San Miguel Comets they lost by six points to eight. At home to San Luis Trekkers they won by eight points to six. We hope to see an improvement in form in the new year.
won by nine points to five. At home to Greenlands Chestnuts they won by fourteen points to nil. At home to San Miguel Comets they won by eight points to six. Away to San Luis Trekkers they lost by four points to ten. At home to La Mariner Astronauts they won by ten points to four.
Montemar in the Winter League
After their first win of the season against La Siesta and their rained off game against San Luis, it continues to be a Winter of discontent for Montemar. The results of their last five matches are: At home to Quesada they lost by two points to eight. Away to San Luis they lost by one point to nine. Away to Finca Guila they lost by four points to six. Home to San Miguel they lost by nought points to ten. Away to Javea Green they lost by two points to eight. But as they say its not the winning but the taking part that counts. Good luck to them in the new year.
On Monday the 10th December we held
our annual Christmas dinner and dance at the “Rincon” restaurant. We were entertained by “The Soundz Multi Tribute Show”. A really good act which we all thoroughly enjoyed. Our thanks to all those who made it a great evening. MORE PICTURES ON PAGE 44/45
Montemar Novilleros SABA League
The Novilleros quickly recovered from their two losses last month and won four out of their last five matches. And are looking forward to the new year. Away to Country Bowls Supernovas they
Please visit our web site at www.montemarbowls.com for more info about our Bowls and Social Club. New members are always welcome.
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"We wish all our customers a Happy New Year" Phone top-ups now available for all networks in Spain and many other countries. Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, Yoigo, Hits, etc.
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If you go to the website at www.easyhorsecare.net you can see the work these people carry out for the welfare of horses in the area.
Please contact Vicky for collection or donation of goods. Tel: 636 062 000
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There is a Mass held at the library on Gran Alacant Every Sunday at 12.30pm DON’T FORGET every 3rd Sunday in the month all of the bargain stalls set up on the car park outside the Council Office in GA HERE & ON PAGES 32 33 34 Welcome to the area of Gran Alacant that includes the ComMercial Centre. As you leave the N332 to come on to Gran Alacant this area is on your right. Our advertisers in this area are:COCINARTE, EURONICS, HOMEFINDERS, and on page 3 GRANNET
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For our location, see the GA map at the back of this magazine. Easy to use web page updated daily in Spanish and English.
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We would like to thank all our customers for their trust. Have a great year and that the new Astra 2F works perfect and free of Spain
The signals and emissions for the radio and TV channels are the strict and sole responsibility of the satellite provider SES ASTRA and the program providers of BBC and ITV PLC (Freesat) and BskyB, who reserve the right to change, add, remove or adjust the strength of the signal of the channels offered. These modifications are not the responsibility of Diginova, or the sellers, distributers or installers that collaborate with Diginova. The guarantee only covers factory defects for receivers and satellite equipment installed by Diginova is for 24 Months. The installation guarantee for defects is for 12 Months.
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FERAL (animals) FRIENDS OF GRAN ALACANT & nearby areas Bank Account 00730100500151055816 - IBAN ES07 & Swift OPENESMM There are many Vet bills/animals in need. You can help by: Sponsor an animal for an amount per month or puntual donations.
Grand Xmas-Three Kings´ Raffle
(Due to early magazine closing date) WINNING NUMBERS WILL BE ADVERTISED IN FEB. ISSUE AND IN SPONSOR´S LOCATIONS AND SOME OTHER PLACES ALL OVER GRAN ALACANT The Animals that we help & us volunteers wish to thank: All of you who purchased tickets & The Sponsors & Supporters Alicante Holiday Villas Sand Hill´s Restaurant Rumors Pub-Bar D´Ricardo Restaurant Dick Turpins Ruby Tuesdays Just Desserts Quick Save Sunsets Mundo Animal Shop&Vet Huggin & Munnin The Goble´s & Jaime (the runner) who sold 200 tickets Sabine of Arenales To know winning numbers and for donations please contact Shell at e-mail address or at our phone no. (except Sundays please).
Animals can´t speak. Speak up for them. Abuse of any kind is condemnable & punished by the law.
" Come to our Fund Raising Sale Days" 1. 1st Sunday of the month: Sunset´s - “Carabassi Centre”: Mostly Books & Films & Music CD´s 2. 2nd. hand Market, Pkg. of Health C.& Library: Every 3rd Sunday of the month.
Approx. 2 y. old rescued & treated by Vet for a few months NOW needs a forever loving home. There are hundreds of animals, even with breed, abandoned who would love you and need you, please ADOPT. An animal is not a toy.
Due to lack of funds we are only attending extreme urgencies, please donate!!!!
Foster Homes & Volunteers Needed. Litter, food & material accepted (except Generic Markets brand food. Aldi is OK). For info contact feralfriends.ga@gmail.com 697 574 199 (except Sundays)
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A lot of folks can't understand how we came to have an oil shortage here in Britain . ~~~ Well, there's a very simple answer. ~~~ Nobody bothered to check the oil. ~~~ We just didn't know we were getting low. ~~~ The reason for that is purely geographical. ~~~ Our OIL is located in The North Sea ~~~ All Our DIPSTICKS are located in Westminster !!! Any Questions ??? NO? I didn't think so!!
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OFFICE AT CARABASI COMPLEX
a subsiduary of Olimpo Construction & Reforms. open 10am-1pm and 5.30pm-8.30pm email: info@multiserviciosgranalacant.com
GREAT WINTER OFFERS
GAS BOILERS different models
in our office/showroom
ELECTRIC HEATERS all sizes
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SOLAR SHOWERS ALSO insulate your home with our internal plastering FREE ESTIMATES ALL BUILDING WORK - PROJECTS - ALL LEGAL LICENSES contact us at our office on Gran Alacant Alex: 669 397 896
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Juliรกn: 660 65 18 27 & Javier: 651 518 693
We would like to wish all of our customers, old & new, a Happy New Year
God may have created man before woman but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece.
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TIMETABLE & ROUTE FOR THE GRAN ALACANT TOURIST TRAIN The time table from 16/10/2012 till 31/03/2013 is:
KEEP YOUR ADVERTISING LOCAL with your
From Tuesday to Saturdays Mornings ... 11:00h - 14:00h Evenings ... 16:00h - 18:00h Sunday and monday no service From 14/01/2013 till 02/02/2013 No service - Maintenance
Why pay good advertising money promoting your business to readers miles away. They will NOT be interested.
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PHOTO GALLERY
Red borders pictures from the MABS get together. Blue borders the boxing event held at the GA sports centre. Green borders the bowls club Christmas dinner.
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La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina
The DENTAL PRACTICE and CUTS R US are on the La Marina Urbanisation and Almarcha are in the La Marina village.
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IN THE VILLAGE
Tel: 966 797 119 or 659 728 128
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Royal British LegionGran Alacant Branch BR 3606
A middle-aged couple had two beautiful daughters but always talked about having a son.
They decided to try one last time for the son they always wanted.
The wife got pregnant and delivered a healthy baby boy. The joyful father rushed to the nursery to see his new son.
He was horrified at the ugliest child he had ever seen.
He told his wife: 'There's no way I can be the father of this baby. Look at the two beautiful daughters I fathered!
Have you been fooling around behind my back?'
The wife smiled sweetly and replied: 'No, not this time!'
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THE GRAN ALACANT SHOPPING BUS
which drops off and picks up, all around Gran Alacant :-
Mornings start at 09.30 from shopping centre, and every 30 minutes until 13.30 ending also at shopping centre. Afternoon: Shopping centre from 17.30 to 19.00 and finish at shopping centre a 19.00
MAY - Easter party & fun fair
JANUARY - opening of sports hall
SEPTEMBER - our mag in the med
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OCTOBER - Santa Pola open
MAY - MABS fun walk
2012 with your
FEBRUARY - start of MASA park
NOVEMBER - Anton run on GA
JULY - new market site
MARCH - boxing night on GA
DECEMBER - GASP theatre group
AUGUST - wedding in the square
APRIL - opening new roadway
Hi everybody, In January the 5th we have parades for the Three Kings in every corner on the Costa Blanca. In Santa Pola it will take place on the 5th at 19:00h. If you want to enjoy one of the best parades for the Three Kings you have to go to Alcoy. I hope you have enjoyed, at least, one of the many cribs on display. In Santa Pola we have a beautiful one at the Castle. I know in Torrevieja there is another beautiful one. If you happen to go to Alicante, pop in at the Diputación Provincial building and have a look at the master pieces they got there. In Cañada next to Villena, they make a performance of the birth and the arrival of the Three Kings to bring presents to Jesus, is real theatre carried out by amateurs. This event is declared of national tourist interest. Once again I would like to remind you about the Santa Pola International Half Marathon, it will take place on Sunday 20th at 10:30 a.m., If you have not seen yet, do please come and enjoy the atmosphere, In my opinion is absolutely fantastic, the day before on Saturday afternoon you can also enjoy the fun race for children, we called Mini-Marathon but last year more than 1400 children took part in it. Be good and I’m sure one of the Three Kings will bring you a present.
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A recipe from
Sandra’s Cookbook
which you can read online at:- www.sandrascookbook.com compiled by Sandra Bonathan (not Sandra from this magazine)
Garlic Bread Just right for munching with your favourite pasta dish or as a snack to go with drinks. You can of course make the dough in your bread machine if you have one, just take it out after the dough cycle has finished and follow the instructions for shaping and baking. If making by hand, knead for a good 10 minutes, (guys often like doing this!) Ingredients Base ½ pt water 1 ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp sugar 1 lb bread flour 1 ½ tsp instant yeast Topping 3 tbsp olive oil or 50g butter crushed garlic to taste (I use 4 large cloves) ½ tsp salt 1 tsp dried rosemary (opt) Coarse sea salt to sprinkle (opt) Method 1. Make the dough by putting the water, oil, sugar, salt, flour and lastly yeast in a large bowl. Mix to a soft dough. Knead till smooth,silky and pliable. Rest dough for 10 min. 2. Press or roll the dough into 2 greased swiss roll tins, or pizza trays, it should be quite thin. 3. Combine garlic, oil and salt and Rosemary if using. 4. Dimple dough with fingers. 5. Spread over the oil or butter mix. 6. Prick with a fork. 7. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt if using. 8. Heat the oven to 200 c. 9. Bake for about 15-20 min. The smell will fill the house - you have been warned! 10. Cut into squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
www.sandrascookbook.com
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Take time to log on to these 4 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.
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
Visit www.lamarinaforum.com for information, friendship and lots more - a social club in your home!
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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 ALL FOUR ADVERTISED LAST MONTH WERE ADOPTED Pepe is 18 months and a big softie! He has all vaccinations up to date and he has been neutered. Pepe is calm when needed and when it is time he likes to get-up-and-go, he loves to play and go on long walks. Call: 655 103 082
Max is approx 4 years old and was seen running around the streets so we took him in. He is a really gentle boy, good with other dogs and cats and is chipped. Call: 645 469 253
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Peggy and Dolly are now approx 9 weeks old and ready to be reserved for their new homes. They are in excellent health and good with other cats and dogs. Call: 645 469 253
Billie was found in the campo, very weak and disorientated. He is approx 1 year old and is a lovely, playful, well behaved dog, very trusting and affectionate. He loves to play with other dogs and is good with children. Call: 665 062 361
If you need to go to have a Mammogram and do not know the procedure or do not want to go on your own, we have a Volunteer who is happy to make the appointment for you in the first place and then to go with you on your initial visit to have the mammogram done which is at Altabix in Elche. She can also act as your Translator but you will need to have transport as she does not drive. The visit can take from one to one and a half hours. She does ask for just 10 euros to cover her time etc. She really can make your visit stress free. If you would like more details please ring me Jan 966 697 754 or Angela 965 060 182 and we can put you in touch with her.
If you have a little spare time and would like to become a volunteer, to drive, translate or visit someone at home please contact one of us on the above telephone number and we can give you more details.
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A REMINDER FOR THE YEAR
A new year is beginning, so we would like to remind everybody some important matters for their pets: • Keeping updated the passport. This year, apart from the ordinary rabies and booster injections, it’s highly recomendable to have the animal protected against leishmaniasis (mosquito disease), whose vaccine is proving to be effective. Some animals were vaccinated for the first time last year: in this case it’s very important to keep the protection active year after year with a new injection (just one, not three like the first time), which has to be done maximum one year and three months after last year final injection. If we are late, we will need to start from zero, which implies paying again for three injections instead of one. • If the dog has previous health problems such as heart and lung diseases, or it’s a geriatric one, we recommend to do the kennel cough inoculation, because this disease, which is normally mild in a healthy animal, may be quite dangerous when suffered by an ill or old one. And, of course, inoculation becomes very important in animals which are going to be put in kennels, because it’s extremely contagious when a high number of dogs are living together. • Cats also need their specific vaccines (feline leukaemia, cat flu). These vaccines are not mandatory in Spain. You are obliged to vaccine a cat against rabies only if the cat is travelling abroad. • Keeping updated the antiparasitic treatments. There are different patterns, and normally is the Vet who decides which one is the best for every animal, considering the species, the weight, the price, if the animal is living indoors or outdoors, etc. We normally recommend to give the animal the lowest number of medicines possible for keeping them efficiently free of parasites. • ¬Checking the legal status of the animal: everybody has to make sure the address and telephone number is being updated at the
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microchip database (www.rivia.org), and, of course, having the dog registered at the Town Hall if you haven’t done it yet. Everybody have seen, for example in Santa Pola, Local Police is being very strict checking the legal status of every dog, not only the dangerous breeds individuals. So far, cats are not affected for all these new regulations (and taxes). • Controlling our pet’s weight. An obese animal is not happy. A good idea would be to weigh regularly the pet at the Practice scales, and ask the Vet for some advice about the right diet if the animal is putting too much weight on. A good weight control plan should last for, at least, 6 months, because if the weight loss is too quick, it may be dangerous for the pet’s health. • An even better idea could be to make the pet stop smoking. Normally we don’t realize that, when we smoke, our pet does it too, as a passive smoker. The problem is not very important in large dog, but in case of a small dog (under 7 kg), which normally tend to suffer from heart problems when it gets old, or maybe if it’s an asthmatic cat, the problem may be very serious, and even more if it’s a bird (a companion bird should NEVER be at the kitchen, because the smoke Teflon anti-adherent pans produce, may kill it in a matter of hours).
One final thing: if we are thinking of adopting a new pet, the very best option is visiting a decent animal shelter in which we can adopt a pet without being obliged to pay for the adoption, or to do all the vaccines, microchipping and neutering at the shelter (Spain is a free country. You can buy goods or services where you prefer). Remember an animal in a shelter hasn’t been “kidnapped” in any way, so you don’t have to pay for its “freedom”. Real shelters get financed by the Administration and/or their members donations, and never turn rescuing abandoned animals into a lucrative business.
WHAT’S THAT? IN THE
I am not keen on the idea of keeping birds in cages, but one of the nice things about Spanish towns and cities is the ever-present sound of Canary song coming from overhead balconies. Canaries are extremely popular here, and I suppose that since these birds are born and bred in captivity, they donʼt know of any other existence. In last monthʼs issue of the Gran Alacant Advertiser there was an email from Rose from London which mentioned the Serin, noting that it was “the original Canary”
Well, not quite as I shall explain. The Serin is probably not very well known to most people, even though it is one of the commonest birds in Spain. It is usually to be found high up in a tree, even in highly urbanised areas, and can be difficult to see – but you will certainly hear it. It has a by distinctive song, quite unlike the rich and varied sounds of Mark Etheridge the Canary. The song of the Serin has been likened to someone crushing splinters of glass, and is a squeaky collection of high-pitched squeaks, trills and rattles, delivered at a very fast pace. It is one of the defining wild sounds of the Costa Blanca.
CLOT?
The Serin is a close relative of the Canary, and the easiest way to see one up close is to pop down to the main pool in the Clot and watch the edge of the waters where the large flocks of Goldfinches gather to drink and bathe. Sooner or later you will see this slightly smaller bird with a very stubby beak – my picture is from this exact location, and shows the male Serin in all his finery. The females are much drabber, with less yellow in their plumage. They are not as confident down on the ground as the Goldfinches, and will take off at the slightest disturbance, as well they might, for they seem to be the perpetual victims of the bird world. Cats are a major predator, as are larger birds such as raptors and crows, but despite this their population is flourishing, with one estimate of up to 15 million birds in Spain alone. They are very scarce in the UK, with just a handful of individuals seen each year in South coast areas, with perhaps one or two successfully breeding. They range throughout most of Europe, more particularly in warmer areas, and are present all year round. This is another “must see” bird for visiting British birders, although one online comment I found referring to it as a “boring little yellow bird” does seem a bit of an injustice!
That stubby little beak is used to crush its favourite food of seeds and buds, although it also feeds on small insects and spiders. It is known as the Verdicello in Spain. See you next month.
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WORDSEARCH New Year in Spanish & English
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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
1 4
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Daily Sudoku: Thu 6-Dec-2012
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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 ALLOTMENTS
CARABASI BARS COMPLEX (DOWN THE HILL) *PHOENIX RESTAURANT, *BAR 1 *OCEAN 11 *SIMPLE SPANISH MORTGAGES *OLIMPO
PROPOSED SITE OF THE NEW CHURCH
PLAZA MAYOR
VET GA EXOTICS DARBYʼS CHIPPY TIMES SQUARE SAFFRON HOLE IN THE WALL PATAGONIA STEAK HOUSE
SCHOOL
SEZADÚ
THURSDAY M
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PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA
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GA BOWLS CLUB
TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Euronics
EURONICS ELECTRICAL
HOMEFINDERS /SOLEIL
COCINARTE GRANNET BOTTOM FLOOR OF THE GA COMMERCIAL CENTRE
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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
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Aquagest 24hr..(water co.)...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..(electric co.)............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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