Gran Alacant Advertiser March 2012

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DELIVERED INTO: GRAN ALACANT SANTA POLA EL ALTET LOS ARENALES LA MARINA GUARDAMAR QUESADA LOS MONTESINOS EL RASO

photo taken from the Santa Pola Del Este walkway

WHAT’s INSIDE CONTENTS

4 NEWS 6 NEWS 8 NEWS 10 NEWS 12 NEWS IN SPANISH 13 NEWS IN SPANISH 18 GASP 22 COMPUTER PAGE 24 FIRE ON GA 29 GA BOWLS 32 SANDRAS COOKBOOK 39 BRITISH LEGION 40 GA DARTS 40 TOURIST INFO 44 LOCAL FORUMS 54 PETS IN SPAIN 56 LOCAL PHOTOS 57 LOCAL PHOTOS 58 GA VET 59 WHATS IN THE CLOT 60 FEREL ANIMALS 61 SANTA POLA MARATHON 62 PRIZE WORDSEARCH 63 SUDOKU 64 GA MAP 65 GA MAP 66 BUS TIMES 67 BUS TIMES

Hello everyone.

Thank goodness it is March with it’s (hopefully) warmer weather. The middle of February was so cold, even with the lovely blue skies the houses have been so cold inside without any heating on.

Driving off Gran Alacant towards Alicante, although there are not many Almond tree’s about, the ones that are there have given us a beautiful show of blossom.

As you will see in this months magazine there is to be another Big Boxing Night on Gran Alacant at the Sports Centre. We were at the last one, although Sandra was abit dubious about going, it was a good night, just to be in the atmosphere as much as anything.

With Easter on the horizon, hopefully there will be more people about soon, keeping all of the businesses busier.

Have a good month Sandra and Barry Our little dog from the front cover has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her?

Last month she was in the MASA park.

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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!!!

Firstly, again, the problem dumping your garden waste.

We had a couple of calls last month, saying they had followed our instructions when going to the waste disposal site, only to be sent away.

Loreto got straight on the phone to instruct the depots in question to accept these wastes.

The tip in Santa Pola by the swimming pool CAN be used, but it is prefered they you take the waste to the eco park on the industrial estate where they have the equipment for breaking down the waste.

If you have problems, please let us know.

Talks were due to take place the day before our meeting, but had b e e n delayed until the following w e e k about the revamp of A v .

Mediterraneo where the new road, pavements, benches, trees are to be put in place, as we mentioned in last months issue.

The board has now gone up at the post office roundabout with a cost of the work to be 229,189 euro The start is imminent of the new

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market place. This area will not just be for the Thursday market, as the space will be used for many other activities that are being planned.

There will be more space to take on more traders and it is hoped to start a market during one or two evenings.

The Council are hoping to organise a second hand stall m a r k e t possibly every two weeks for the public to set up and sell their own goods. The area will also be used for holding various fiestas, Fairs etc.

When there are large functions at the sports hall the area will also be available for car parking.

The park which we spoke about last month, being constructed by MASA, is to be officially opened in the very near future. There are some other plans for the area there, which we may be able to tell you about next month.

A Spanish law that was introduced over 10 years ago, is now being implemented in Santa Pola and Gran Alacant.

There are now two full time police, not in uniform, who are watching for

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You are also responsible of notifying the Town Hall if your dog dies or you no longer have the dog, so that it can be taken off the register.

Dog dirt and dumped garden waste is being targeted to improve the look of our Urbanisation. All fines will be paid via your SUMA and if individuals cannot be caught dumping rubbish by the bins it will be the community who will be charged, so everyone ends up paying the fine.

Below is the official communicate supplied to us by the Town Hall: Dog control campaign

The City of Santa Pola has launched a campaign to remind dog owners their obligation to register their canine pets in the municipal census, which will facilitate their identification and control of mandatory vaccines to be administered to all pets.

Loreto Serrano presented the campaign that is developed jointly by the departments of Health, & Housekeeping, Public Safety and the different neighborhoods, "whose objectives are, first, update the municipal census and inform dog owners of compulsory registering them, and instill another and attempt to control the droppings on the street, which unfortunately, are too common. " "It is not new, said the Mayor, but it has been a requisite requiring all dogs to be entered in a municipal census, and that's what we want to remind owners. We are counting on

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the work of local police, who asked veterinarians and collaboration of pet shops to inform their customers to go to the second floor of City Hall and formalize the animal's passport and identity card of the owner, in addition to paying an administrative fee of 10 euros. In the case of dangerous animals owners must request a special license.

Serrano added that "the measure is having an effect, because in recent weeks we have seen an increase in the census, which now has 366 dogs enrolled, a figure that is still very small when you consider the number of pets that exist in the municipality.

At the moment the police are not issuing fines, but people should know that if your pet does not have the necessary papers the owners may be punished. " As the Councillor for Cleaning Loreto Serrano, hinted that "however much you clean, Santa Pola still presents an image of dirt by the multitude of dog excrement on the pavements. While many homeowners are aware, there are others who do not collect and this goes against the health and image of our town, so we beg your cooperation."

In this regard, "there is already a significant penalty for this offense, but our goal is not to fine, but to keep our town clean. Some people complain that we give them no bags to collect the droppings, but we think the responsibility of having an animal includes the bags provided, not wanting to put the onus on the council". Loreto Cascales, Councillor of Gran Alacant, insisted that "even in our area, where there are a large number of dogs, we need the cooperation of citizens to keep the

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streets clean of feces."

able to organise something.

On March 3rd there is to be another Big fight night at the GA sports centre. Watch out for the posters.

We sometimes hear it said that Santa Pola does not advertise the area enough. This is not true, they are always at various Tourist Fairs.

We will have to mention these more.

Our Councillor for Tourism, last month was in Brussels to promote Santa Pola at the 54th edition of the International Tourism Fair of Belgium, a country which has increased the number of visitors to

We did say about the fountain not working again. Loreto telephoned people concerned and was told there was an electrical fault.

The â‚Ź9 million new marina in Santa Pola is now well under way, and will include shops, bars, and restaurants.

This has not been funded by our Town Hall, but in fact by private enterprise.

Again in Santa Pola, the ongoing saga of the indoor swimming pool.

Since the builder went bust there have been many problems. With the facility 85% complete a new builder has agreed to undertake the work to hopefully complete the project. The Town Hall does not fully own this enterprise it is a joint venture partly funded by the Town Hall and public enterprise.

Whilst recently in the GA post office, an elderly lady was having great difficulty in communicating her wishes as she could not speak Spanish. Yes we know everyone should learn the language, but many people are elderly so it is more difficult. People have told us they are unhappy that the person behind the counter cannot speak more than one language.

We are told that if enough people sign a petition, we can forward it to the post office to help with this issue.

Please email or phone us and if there is enough interest we may be

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our town.

At the fair are present, under the umbrella of TurespaĂąa, three municipalities of the Costa Blanca, Santa Pola, Calpe and Xabia, Oropesa del Mar, the Valencian Agency of Tourism and Camping Federation of Valencia.

Santa Pola's stand received a visit from the Ambassador of Spain in Brussels, Silvia Iranzo Gutierrez, who had accompanied the Spanish delegation at the fair on the opening day of the event.

There are so many good people on Gran Alacant, doing good things, for others.

This month we would like to mention the Gran Alacant Bowls Club.

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They instigate much fund raising, not only for their club, but also for local charities.

These people and many like them, beaver away, for no monetary reward, helping others.

In one week in January they organised various fund raising events.

We attended their auction and horse racing night at Monte Mar, where a lovely meal was included in the evening.

The auction was compered expertly with many a laugh, by Mike Farrelly the club chairman.

There followed three horse races where bets were placed to raise even more funds. will be having their "Walk for Life" again this year on Sunday 29th April from 10.00a.m. until Midday and we start from El Clot.

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At our magazine we print many local pictures in our printed editions, and place even more on our website............ and there are still more that are not seen!!

You can now, through our magazine, purchase a dvd which is full of these pictures.

Last weekend (4th & 5th of February) the 1st Football Sala Tournament was held in Gran Alacant, organized by GRD Monte de Santa Pola, which had a great welcoming by local residents. 6 teams participated in the event, all of them showing a great sporstmanship and passion for football. The winner of the tournament was the Athletic Team Polamar with a result of 6-0 against the Chubas Team. The 3rd place was for the team of GRD Monte de Santa Pola B. We would also like to mention that a trophy was presented to the Freiduria Hispania Team for its participation, dedication & passion, showing values of humility, fellowship & sportsmanship. GRD Monte de Santa Pola would like to thank the audience & the players for their participation.

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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

En primer lugar, una vez más, el problema de los residuos de jardinería.

Recibimos un par de llamadas el mes pasado, diciéndonos que habían seguido nuestras instrucciones de al ir al depósito de residuos de Santa Pola y que les dijeron que allí no era.

Loreto llamó directamente para informar a los depósitos en cuestión que acepten estos residuos.

El vertedero de Santa Pola que está junto a la piscina puede ser usado, pero es preferible que lleven los residuos al parque ecológico en el polígono industrial donde tienen el equipo para tratar los residuos.

Si tiene problemas, por favor háganoslo saber.

El día anterior a nuestra reunión con Loreto, tendría que haber tenido lugar una reunión acerca de la remodelación de la Av. Mediterráneo (donde están construyendo el nuevo parque y colocando aceras, bancos y árboles) tal y como habíamos mencionado el mes pasado, pero desgraciadamente esa reunión tuvo que aplazarse a la semana siguiente.

Han puesto un panel informativo en la rotonda de Correos que indica que los costes de obra van a ser 229,189€.

El inicio de obras del nuevo mercado es inminente. Esta área no sólo será para el mercadillo de los jueves, ya que el espacio será utilizado para muchas otras actividades que se están planeando.

Habrá más espacio para aumentar el número de puestos y se espera que se pueda hacer un mercado una o dos noches a la semana.

El Ayuntamiento espera poder organizar un mercadillo de segunda mano, posiblemente cada dos semanas, así los habitantes de la zona podrán vender los objetos y cosas que ya no quieren. El área también se utilizará para la celebración de diversas fiestas, ferias, etc Además estará disponible para el estacionamiento de coches, cuando hayan grandes funciones en el pabellón de deportes.

El parque del que hablamos el mes pasado, que está siendo construido por MASA, se abrirá oficialmente en un futuro muy cercano. Hay otros planes para la zona, podremos darles los detalles el

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mes que viene.

Una ley que se introdujo hace más de 10 años, ahora se está implementando en Santa Pola y Gran Alacant.

En la actualidad hay dos policías, vestidos de civil, están vigilando a los dueños de perros que dejen los excrementos de sus animales sin recoger. Si usted es detenido por la policía y no ha registrado a su perro puede recibir una multa.

Usted también es responsable de notificar al Ayuntamiento si su perro se muere o ya no tiene el perro, para así quitarlo del registro.

Los excrementos de los perros y los desechos del jardín están en el punto de mira para mejorar el aspecto de nuestras urbanizaciones. Todas las multas serán pagadas a través de SUMA y si los individuos no son capturados tirando los residuos al lado de las basuras, se multará a la comunidad, por lo que todos terminan pagando la multa.

A continuación les mostramos el comunicado oficial del Ayuntamiento: Campaña control de perros.

El Ayuntamiento de Santa Pola ha puesto en marcha una campaña para recordar a los propietarios de perros su obligación de registrar a sus mascotas caninas en el padrón municipal, lo cual facilitará su identificación y el control de las vacunas obligatorias que tienen que administrar a todos los animales domésticos.

Loreto Serrano, ha presentado la campaña que se desarrolla conjuntamente con los departamentos de Salud, y Limpieza, Seguridad Pública y los distintos barrios, “cuyos objetivos son, en primer lugar, actualizar el padrón municipal e informar a los propietarios de perros sobre la obligación de registrar a los animales, y otra vez tratar de inculcar la recogida de los excrementos en la calle, que por desgracia, son demasiado comunes.”

Esto no es nuevo, ha dicho el alcalde, pero se requiere que todos los perros estén inscritos en un censo municipal, y eso es lo que queremos recordar a los propietarios. Contamos con el trabajo de la policía local, que ha pedido la colaboración de los veterinarios y de las tiendas de animales para informar a sus clientes de ir a la segunda planta del

Ayuntamiento, formalizar el pasaporte del animal y la tarjeta de identidad del propietario, además de pagar una tasa administrativa de 10 euros. En el caso de los propietarios de animales peligrosos deben solicitar una licencia especial.

Serrano agregó que "la medida está teniendo un efecto, porque en las últimas semanas hemos visto un aumento en el censo, que ahora cuenta con 366 perros inscritos, una cifra que es aún muy pequeña si tenemos en cuenta el número de mascotas que existen en el municipio.

Por el momento la policía no está emitiendo multas, pero la gente debe saber que si su mascota no tiene los documentos necesarios los propietarios podrán ser sancionados.”

La concejala de Limpieza, Loreto Serrano, dio a entender que “por mucho que se limpie Santa Pola, todavía presenta una imagen de suciedad por la multitud de excrementos de perro en las aceras.

Mientras que muchos dueños recogen los excrementos, hay otros que no los recogen y se esto va en contra de la salud y la imagen de nuestra ciudad, así que pedimos su cooperación.”

En esta cuestión, “ya hay una penalización importante por este delito, pero nuestro objetivo no es multar sino mantener nuestra ciudad limpia. Algunas personas se quejan de que no les damos bolsas para recoger los excrementos, pero creemos que es la responsabilidad de los dueños de los animales”. Loreto Cascales, concejal de Gran Alacant, insistió en que “incluso en nuestra zona, donde hay un gran número de perros, necesitamos la cooperación de los ciudadanos a mantener las calles limpias de excrementos.”

El 3 de marzo va a haber otra Gran Noche del Boxeo en el centro de deportes de GA. Hay más información en los carteles.

Le comentamos a Loreto acerca de la fuente que de nuevo no funciona. Loreto llamó por teléfono a las personas en cuestión y le dijeron que había un fallo eléctrico.

El nuevo puerto deportivo de Santa Pola de €9,000,000 ya está en marcha, e incluirá tiendas, bares y restaurantes. Esto no ha sido financiado por nuestro Ayuntamiento, sino por una empresa privada.

De nuevo en Santa Pola, la saga en curso de la piscina cubierta. Desde que la constructora quebró han habido muchos problemas. Con la instalación al 85% completa, una nueva constructora ha acordado llevar a cabo los trabajos para terminar el proyecto. El Ayuntamiento no

es dueño de la totalidad de esta empresa, es una empresa conjunta financiada en parte por el Ayuntamiento y una empresa pública.

Recientemente en la oficina de Correos de GA, una señora mayor estaba teniendo grandes dificultades para comunicarse ya que no podía hablar español.

Sí bien sabemos que todo el mundo debería aprender el idioma, pero muchas personas son de edad avanzada por lo que es más difícil para ellos. Varias personas nos han comentado que no están contentos con el hecho de que la persona detrás del mostrador no puede hablar más de un idioma.

Nos han dicho que si suficientes personas firman una petición, podremos remitirlo a la oficina de correos para solucionar este problema.

Por favor, envíennos un correo electrónico o llámennos y si hay suficiente interés puede ser que podamos organizar algo.

A veces hemos escuchado que Santa Pola no hace publicidad de la región lo suficiente. Esto no es cierto, siempre están en distintas ferias de turismo. Tendremos que comentarlo más.

Nuestro concejal de Turismo, el mes pasado estuvo en Bruselas para promover Santa Pola en la 54 ª edición de la Feria Internacional de Turismo de Bélgica, un país que ha aumentado el número de visitantes a nuestra ciudad.

En la feria están presentes, bajo el nombre de Turespaña, tres municipios de la Costa Blanca: Santa Pola, Calpe y Xàbia, además de Oropesa del Mar, la Agencia Valenciana de Turismo y la Federación de Campings de Valencia.

El stand de Santa Pola recibió la visita del Embajador de España en Bruselas, Silvia Iranzo Gutiérrez, que había acompañado a la delegación española en la feria durante la jornada inaugural del evento.

Hay mucha gente en Gran Alacant, haciendo cosas buenas, para los demás.

Este mes nos gustaría hablar de la Gran Alacant Bowls Club. Ellos instigan a la recaudación de fondos, no sólo para su club, sino también para obras de caridad locales. Estas personas y muchos como ellos, trabajan y organizan, sin ninguna recompensa económica, ayudando a los demás. En una semana de Enero se organizaron diversos eventos para la recaudación de fondos.

Asistimos a su subasta y a la noche de carreras de caballos en Monte Mar, donde disfrutamos de una deliciosa cena.

La subasta estuvo muy competitiva y nos regaló más de una risa, por Mike Farrelly.

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'Sparrows' is a black comedy about the happenings between a business man on holiday in a small west country resort and the 3 rather bizarre characters he encounters there one morning.

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Fire on Gran Alacant Dear Editor,

Thought you might find this a useful story:

On Monday 13th February about 5.30 p.m. things dramatically changed behind Novamar 3, as a fire started in the ravine.

In minutes the fire was spreading but how it started no one knows. With the speedy intervention and cooperation of residents of all nationalities, the barrier of language was overcome, as between us buckets and hosepipes appeared. What was potentially a major incident and a danger to the properties at the top of the ravine was overcome by neighbours working together for the common good.

Eventually the Guarda Civil arrived, followed by the fire brigade who put out the smouldering remnants. The incident reminds us of the need to be vigilant and that even on a cold winter's day the beautiful pine trees that enhance our region can so easily become an instrument of great danger.

Above all this little crisis in the life of our urbanisation confirms that in times of mutual need the many nationalities who make this region their home can work purposefully together in harmony and goodwill.

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3 starters to choose from 5 main courses (spanish specialities) Sweet, coffee and one drink 12€

MIXED GRILL SERVED ALL DAY Starter & Mixed Grill Sweet, coffee and one drink ALL OF OUR 12€ (VAT included) PRICES CHILDRENS MENU 6,80€ Main, Dessert and 1st drink.

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OUTSIDE TERRACES RESTAURANT CAFE

MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Sponsored by Super Valu)

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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*** NEW SERVICE *** Use our new POSTAL SERVICE to send cards, letters & parcels to friends and family in the UK and other countries

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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)

Chocoholic Chocolate Mousse Cake A great celebration cake, made for sharing! Ideal for family visits so you won't have to eat it all yourself! It is also VERY easy, as long as you read the directions carefully before you start. The one in the pictures was also coated with a chocolate ganache but I think it is better without that. submitted by Sandra (0) on 5th February 2012

Ingredients Dry Ingredients • 1 ¾ cups plain flour (260g) • 2 cups sugar (450g) • ¾ cup cocoa powder (75g) (not the sweetened chocolate drink) • 1 tsp salt • 2 tsp bicarb of soda • 1 tsp baking powder Wet Ingredients • 1 tbsp lemon juice • scant cup full fat or skimmed milk (225ml) • ½ cup vegetable oil (225ml) • 3 medium eggs ( don't use large or the mix will be too runny!)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 cup hot water or black coffee (225ml) (using 1 shot real coffee or 1 tsp instant powder Mousse • 414 ml chilled whipping cream • 85ml hot water (can add tsp instant coffee if you like) • 340g chocolate • 50g butter • 1 tbsp vanilla extract • 2.8g leaf gelatine ( a bit of maths needed, use the weight of the pack and number of sheets in the pack to work out how much that is. Different brands are different sizes!)

Method Cake 1.

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Mousse 1.

Put all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. If you want to sift it you can, but it is not necessary.

Put the lemon juice (you can use a squeezy one) in the bottom of the cup and fill with milk. Leave for a moment and then stir. It will thicken.

Put all the wet ingredients except hot water/coffee into a large jug. Stir.

Mix wet and dry ingredients together and stir with a spatula until combined.

Add the hot water/coffee and stir again.

Pour into two lined 8 x2 inch round tins.

Bake at 180c (not fan oven) for about 35 min until just firm in centre. If using a fan oven bake at 160c and test after 25 min. A tooth pick inserted into the middle should come out clean.

Cool in tins for half an hour, then remove from tins but keep in paper lining until cold.

Gently melt the chocolate, butter, water and vanilla until just melting, a couple of lumps can be stirred smooth but don't over do it.

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Put gelatine in some COLD water to soften for a couple of minutes.

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Heat about 70ml of the cream until hot to touch but not boiling.

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Squeeze out the water from the gelatine and stir the gelatine into the cream to dissolve it.

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Add to the chocolate mix and stir well.

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Allow to cool to just about blood temp.

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Whip remaining cream until it leaves a trail with the whisk.

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Gently fold into the chocolate until well mixed.

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Set aside while you prepare the cake.

Construction 1.

Cut each cake into two layers 2.

Place bottom layer on serving plate.

3.

Make a deep collar to fit around the bottom layer from doubled greaseproof or a sheet of acetate. Tape or staple it together and place around cake. It needs to be as high as your finished cake will be. (If you have a deep, loose bottom cake tin the right size, you can use the rim of that to make it easy!)

4.

Pour in mousse layer, gently place next cake layer on top. Chill if necessary before adding next layer.

5.

Build up cake with alternate layers until complete. Depending on the depth of your mousse, you may have enough to coat the cake too.

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“Personal Trainer Alicante” “Fitness Camp Spain”

Personal Fitness Training Programs available March 23rd to 1st June { any 10 weeks } Pre summer Beach Body Workouts/ Please book early !

Special offer E250euros for 12 sessions Available in Gran Alacant / Los Arenales / South Alicante/ Carabassi / Urbanova and Santa Pola

Tel: 961 129 157 www.personal-trainer-alicante.es www.fitness-camp-spain.com

Linda Parry..Dip Sw , Dip C, Cert.

Post Grad Therapeutic Work

"I am an experienced and qualified counsellor who has set up this new online service to try and help anyone who is struggling to cope with life, a positive way forward!”

"CONTACT ME FOR A FREE CHAT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT MY SERVICE." Landline 0034 966 319 928 Online Counselling service www.lightcounselling.com

on the next 4 pages 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, LINEN MILLS, and on page 3 GRANNET see our GA map at the back of the magazine FOR EXACT LOCATIONS.

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Call at either of our TWO offices on Gran Alacant 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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ning Air Conditio Unit PANASONIC 12000 BTV Inverter

LCD LG 32LK330 32'' HDTV U SB MOVIE

€ 599 W, UFESA 1800 LARGE BAG

€299

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Three SPECIAL Offers from our wide range of electrical goods

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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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Tel: John or Denise Hutt 966 198 902

A blonde was mowing the lawn in her garden and accidentally cut off the tail of her cat which was hiding in the grass.

She rushed her cat, along with the tail, over to Tesco!

Why Tesco??

Tesco is the largest re-tailer in the UK

Royal British Legion-Gran Alacant Branch BR 3606

The Gran Alacant Branch meets on the First Tuesday of the month at 16:30 New Time. New location

Community Council Room in the Library (Behind Doctors).

New members always welcome, you do not need to be ex-forces to join us.

Come and support this worthwhile cause

The Royal British Legion spends ÂŁ1.25 Million each Week on the Welfare of Serving & Ex-Serving Armed Forces Personnel and their Dependants.

The next Branch meetings will be 6th Mar & 3rd April.

Further details from - Robin 96 669 5423 or Brian 639 917 971. Email secretarybr3606@gmail.com

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Gran Alacant Dart’s League Table 2011 - 2012 Simple Spanish Mortgages League Division 1

Simple Spanish Mortgages League Division 2

Hi everybody,

Two blondes living in Oklahoma were sitting on a bench talking, and one blonde says to the other, 'Which do you think is farther away...

Florida or the moon?' The other blonde turns and says 'Helloooooooooo, can you see Florida ?????'

This month there are not too many fiestas going on, just getting ready for Holy Week next month.

There is only one parade of Moors and Christians in Villafranqueza (north Alicante) 15th to 19th. If you do not want to go to the big fiesta in Valencia you can enjoy “Fallas” in Benidorm, Calpe, Denia or Pego.

Here in The Costa Blanca as Iʼve told you this month is very quiet but in Valencia takes place one of the biggest fiestas in Spain “las Fallas” the programme is too long but there are parades, floral offerings, this event is very emotive, spectacular fireworks, dancing and music everywhere, and of course the most impressive “Mascletaes” (powerful firecrackers).

Byebye.

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SANTA

POLA

Roy sent us this lovely picture.

OFFER OF THE MONTH 5% discount only with Ladies cut & blow dry Ladies tint cut & blow dry Ladies highlights cut & blow dry Perm inc. cut & blow dry Wash & blow dry

His daughter works with horses, and here is a one day old foal meeting the 7 year old family dog for the first time.

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Take the El Altet exit from the N332. Turn right at the first set of main lights. We are then on the left.

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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.

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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An old man walks into the barbershop for a shave and a haircut, but he tells the barber he can't get all his whiskers off because his cheeks are wrinkled from age.

The barber gets a little wooden ball from a cup on the shelf and tells him to put it inside his cheek to spread out the skin.

When he's finished, the old man tells the barber that was the cleanest shave he's had in years.

But he wanted to know what would have happened if he had swallowed that little ball.

The barber replied: "Just bring it back tomorrow like everyone else does".

Don and Ann with our magazine at the V & A waterfront Cape Town, South Africa, with table mountain in the background

EATING, DRINKING AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE

CARABASI COMPLEX page page page page page page page page

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47 Sandhills 48 Molly Malone 49 Phoenix 49 Los Belgas 50 Bar Ocean 50 Casanova 51 Hispania 51 Yellow Submarine

phone: 966 698 963

EAT IN or TAKE AWAY Open from 12.30

Curries n ia d In c ti n e th u A Kebabs Fish & chips le Lasagne b ta e g e v r o l a n Traditio burgers Homemade beef dwiches Baguettes - San

ORIGINAL ITALIAN PIZZA’s of the day u n e m e m ti ch Lun 3 courses 9.50€ E NU FULL EVENING M

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phone 966 695 830

Terry and Linda and the Molly's team would like to Welcome "Matthew Mulrooney" from Tipperary Ireland our award winning chef who is joining the team at the begining of March. Look out for our new and exciting menu.

Entertainment diary.

March 1st Have a flutter on our first race night !

FRIDAY MARCH 9TH FREE BUFFET - COME AND SAMPLE OUR NEW CHEFS MENU March 17th St Patrick's day Join us for the food and the craic all over the weekend.

Thursday's and Friday's during March "The Terryoke Experience" plus dancing Tuesday's are our Zumba day's join Cindy at midday for a Zumba workout.

All major sporting events on big screen- Football, Rugby and much more.

Molly Malone's can cater for all types of Party's, anniversary's, and society's, so come and talk to us to arrange your requirements.

Thanks again for all your support from the Molly's team.

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

RESTAURANT

Day Menu Snacks, Sandwiches ties, Omelettes, Toas Jackets, Fish & Chips, curry & much more….

English Breakfasts From 2.25€

Al la Carte Menu Extensive full Menu with your usual favorites, plus NEW dishes.

Specials & 3 Course Set- Price Menu.

BAR ***Quiz Night- Thursday plus open the box. ***Live Entertainment. ***No Fear Karaoke Sunday night. ***All your Sporting Action Shown on large multi- screens. ***Wednesday 28th March Fun night with Play your cards right.

Min 50€ jackpot, quiz, ***Music and dancing.

DON’T MISS THE SUNDAY CARVERY- VERY POPULAR, Booking Advisable.

From 12.30pm(incl 6 fresh veg) Only 6.90€

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

Lady s coffee morning starts Tuesday 09.30 till 12.00 h. and the fatclub on Wednesday 12.30 till 15.00

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Open Mon - Fri 5pm to Late Sat and Sun 1pm to Late Thursday night QUIZ NIGHT is back.

Watch the board for details 42” WIDESCREEN ON THE TERRACE FOR ALL SPORTS

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KRAZY KEVS KARAOKE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSED!

SPONSORS OF GRAN ALACANT BIG FIGHT NIGHTS

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

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

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Tel: 966 797 119 659 728 128

Tel: 966 797 119 or 659 728 128

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

Modelo:

M2Casa: Jardin:

D2623 199.950€ Azucena 127.87m² 500m²

Situado a aprox 7 minutos del centro comercial,

encontramos este modelo

Azucena con piscina de 6 x 3, salón, trastero, cocina, 3 dormitorios, 2 baños y

garaje.

Con vistas a los campos cercanos.

Ref:

Price:

Model:

M2house: Garden:

D2623 199.950€ Azucena 127.87m² 500m²

Situated within an approx.

7 minutes to the local amenities we find this detached model Azucena comprising of 6 x 3 private swimming pool, living room, storage room, new kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & a garage. With views of the neighboring countryside.

Ref:

Precio:

Modelo:

M2Casa: Jardin:

D2663 269.000€ Jazmin 95.15m² 504m²

Modelo independiente Jazmin con piscina 8 x 4, terraza, salón, cocina, 3 dormitorios, 2 baños, solárium, cubre coches, trastero, puertas de entrada eléctricas y vistas al mar. Esta vivienda esta en muy buen estado decorativo interna y externamente.

Se vende amueblado.

Ref:

Price:

Model:

M2house: Garden:

D2663 269.000€ Jazmin 95.15m² 504m²

A detached model Jazmin offering 8 x 4 private swimming pool, front terrace, living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sun solarium, car port, garden shed, electric entrance gates & sea views.

This property is in superb decorative order both internally & externally & is being offered fully furnished.

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

Ref:

Precio:

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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 Buddy is one of the dogs we got from IPA and is looking for a new home. He is approx 1 year old and looks like a small podenco cross Labrador. He was a little shy when we first got him but now loves nothing more than getting cuddles.

He is good with other dogs and cats, is vaccinated and chipped. Call: 654 027 748

This Black Lab cross is quite timid but very appealing. He was from a litter of 5 abandoned puppies brought into the vets and put up for adoption many weeks ago, 4 were quickly adopted and it’s hard to understand why he has not been adopted yet as he is adorable, he is now 5 months old. Call: 966 725 975

Dolly and Molly are sister and are now about 7 months old, they are German Shepherd cross and are really desperate for their own homes. They are very friendly and are vaccinated. Call: 659 274 573

Mimi is a lovely tortoiseshell girl about eighteen months old, spayed and vaccinated.

She is a little bit shy on first meeting but will make a very loving pet. Call: 966 719 272

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...and they said romance was dead.

Valentines night at D始Ricardo

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pictures supplied to us by Los Belgas from one of their Party Nights

REGISTER YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE WITH US...

WE HAVE CLIENTS WAITING TO BUY

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ANAL GLANDS Tel: 966 698 569

Anal glands are two structures placed at both sides of the anus (at 3 and 9 o’clock when compared to a watch). These glands produce a peculiar smell which is different if we are talking about a male or a female (different for dog’s nose, not ours, of course).

In some animals such as skunks, the glands had become a defensive mechanism, because they can squeeze them when they want, and the horrible smell of the liquid make the possible predators go away.

In some other animals, such as civets, the liquid from their glands is the main ingredient of some expensive perfumes: we are talking about the musk.

Anal glands don’t have a digestive role: they don’t help the defecation mechanism, and animals which have had them removed, have a perfectly normal life.

The smell of the glands is very persistent and difficult to remove from the clothes. For this reason, lots of ferrets have their glands removed in order to attenuate their peculiar smell.

In case of healthy dogs and cats, the smell of their glands is normally not a problem, because they get empty when they go to the toilet, and the rest of the time the liquid doesn’t come out (except when they get extremely nervous or scared. In this case, the owner usually believes that some poo escaped, but the problem was just that the animal was so tight that the anal glands got self-squeezed).

Normally, when an animal is being groomed, we check the anal glands, and we squeeze them if they are too full of liquid. We normally do it when the animal is being shampooed, for avoiding the bad smell. If we shampoo our pet at home, it’s a good idea to learn to check the glands. The Vet will show us how to do it.

In some dog breeds such as French Bulldog and Pug, the glands are placed more “internally” than normal. In this case, draining them out is a task for the Vet. How often do the glands need to be done? It depends on the individual.

Some of them, every 2 weeks, and some other ones, never. The owner has to keep his eye on symptoms such as self-biting of the zone, and dragging the bottom on the floor. This indicates it’s time to do it. If they are done too often without a reason, they may start having problems as well. The opposite problem is quite common: lots of owners just don’t know these glands exist, and they don’t realize until it’s late.

And, what would happen when left for too late? Of course, if the liquid cannot get out of the gland properly it becomes thicker and thicker, then it gets infected and finally it develops an abscess which sooner or later will open and start draining pus.

This normally looks horrible, and may be quite painful, but it’s not life-threatening at all. In some cases it may affect the two glands at the same time.

When the glands get infected, visiting the Vet becomes absolutely necessary in order to provide a right antibiotherapy, and to make sure the gland and the perforated skin heal properly.

A low number of animals suffer from these anal glands abcesses very often (several times a year). In these cases what we recommend is to have the anal glands completely removed, before they evolution to a cancer.

In some breeds (German Sheperd), problems with anal glands have an autoimmune basis, which require a specific treatment.

Anyway, it’s a good idea, in every dog, to learn from the Vet how to check and clean the anal glands if necessary.

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WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT?

by Mark Etheridge

Spot the difference....

One is a Starling (proper name European Starling) and the other is a Starling (proper name Spotless Starling) and both can be seen in Gran Alacant.

The Spotless Starling is the Spanish version of the European Starling and is common and resident all year round, but in winter, hundreds of thousands of European Starlings come to our area and quite large mixed flocks of both species can be found not only in the Clot but around the urbanisations as well.

So how do you tell the two apart? The obvious answer is that the Spotless Starling hasn’t got any spots, well, maybe just very faint ones if you’re being pedantic. But when you see the two birds side-by-side, the Spotless is always a darker bird, and looks more “oily” in appearance. The Spotless is yet another of those Spanish birds which are mega rarities in the UK, but are so easy to see here that some British birders soon become rather blasé about them – this is a shame because they are interesting and entertaining to watch!

The European Starling is a very confident bird, easy to see at close quarters in gardens and even city centres, but for some reason the Spotless Starling is a much more wary bird – it took me many long photographic sessions to get the shot which was taken from the main hide in the Clot. They are great bathers, and the best time to catch them is in the late afternoon when they come down for a wash and brush-up before retiring for the night.

Starlings are great mimics, and can cause confusion among even experienced birdwatchers by copying the calls of other species – I have heard Curlew, Golden Oriole, Oystercatcher, Blackbird, Robin and many other calls only to be confronted with a good old Starling, only I didn’t call it that when I realised what it was. Older readers may remember the “Trimphone” of the 1970’s which had a distinctive ring – it wasn’t long before irate householders were wondering why they could hear their phones ringing but there was no-one on the line; they need have looked no further than their rooftops for the answer. There is a theory about Starlings that one of their calls (a long whistle that starts high and descends) is in mimicry of the sound of falling bombs, but obviously without the bang at the end. It is said that this call originated during the Second World War, but only the veterans of that conflict can tell us if this is true.

The Spotless Starling is known as Estornino negro (Black Starling) in Spanish; the European Starling is Estornino Pinto (Spotted Starling).

See you next month

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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

IN URGENT NEED OF ADOPTION, FOSTERING OR SPONSORSHIP !!!

LEFT:- two blind kittens

RIGHT:- she is small type female extremely loving

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 3rd 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 Book prices for non-resalers 0,50 cts. for + 2, hardbacks and movies 1€.

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

RIGHT:- the white one is female middle size and the other middle-big size male

WINNING NUMBERS of the X-MAS, 3 KING´S PRIZE DRAW 1st.: 443 2nd. 379 3rd. 1

pictures of those who picked the winning numbers

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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.

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

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

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8,800 the BIGGEST number of entrants ever for the

SANTA POLA 1/2 MARATHON

The XXIII International Marathon Mitja Vila de Santa Pola crowned the overall winner, the Kenyan and Ethiopian Rose Tigabu Chelimo Gebremariam.

The event "remains the best half marathon in Spain." The fishing village was adorned with flags and pictures of all kinds and the balconies of apartments and houses lined the track.

Another part of the test which has the approval of the runners are the 11 points of animation that are located along the circuit. This time in 5 of them were animated and live bands in the other 6 music played with a lot of well-selected pace for disjockeys. photo supplied by Town Hall photographer: José Juan López

With regard to the seasonal tourist town traders agree that "there should be a half marathon in each month of the year." This clearly reveals the economic momentum it has meant to the city in terms of hospitality, cuisine and commerce in general, the weekend of the half marathon santapolera.

With a temperatures of between 18 ° and 20 ° and a west wind, runners enjoyed a wonderful day to practice outdoor sports. And by the role of brokers, you should quote the volunteers who helped make everything a success. Security Forces, Personal Health, children in the supplies, the organization's 250 volunteers, riders of Moto Club Santa Pola and local city departments.

The town of Santa Pola completely turns this half marathon and the feeling is that participants have their towns and villages they come from.

The prediction of Mayor Miguel Zaragoza may soon be fulfilled: "I hope to be mayor when the half marathon l0.000 reach the athletes."

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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

SPORTS 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: easy

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: medium

DOODLE AREA

ANSWERS ON GRAN ALACANT MAP PAGE

Difficulty rating: 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) CASANOVA PHOENIX, PHOENIX LOUNGE BAR OCEAN 11 MOLLY MALONE YELLOW SUBMARINE HISPANIA, SANDHILLS

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 EL RINCON & MONTE MAR TAVERNA TIMES SQUARE

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GA BOWLS CLUB

TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Euronics

EURONICS ELECTRICAL

HOMEFINDERS /SOLEIL

DʼRICARDO

COCINARTE

BRICO

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 HARD EASY

MEDIUM

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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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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 O A P Small cod or haddock and chips 3.50€ Small cod or haddock and chips served with a slice of bread and butter, choice of mushy peas, beans or curry sauce 5.00€ Large cod or haddock and chips 6.00€

MARCH MEAL DEAL Free bottle of wine or 2lt bottle of coke or fanta when you purchase 2 kebabs or more.

Choice of chicken or Donna or a mix of both, Served in a wrap with salad and a choice of sauces 10€

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

MARCH opening hours Monday to Thursday 5pm till 10pm Friday and Saturday 12.30 till Late Sunday Closed