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We would like to thank the TOURISM COUNCILLOR for enabling Jose Manuel Blasco to join our magazines monthly column. Many of you will surely have met Jose at the Tourist Information Counter in Santa Pola. He always exudes enthusiasm for all that is happening in our area. Here are his suggestions of “Where to visit” and ‘What to see” for this month

These are the main events for the fiestas in Santa Pola. FIESTAS in honour of our Lady "Virgen de Loreto" 31st August 22.30 h. – At the Palmeral Park auditorium. Official Opening Speeches 2019 1st September 10.00 h. Moors disembark on Levante beach opposite the Town Hall. Firing of arquebuses. 19.00 h. Public appearance of Festival Chairmen (Moors and Christians) heading for the harbour (Moors) and the castle (Christians). Moors’ envoy opposite the Castle. The Moors’ envoy accompanied by his escort, asks for the surrender of the Christians. Mock battle, with attack on the Castle. Surrender & occupation of the Castle by the Moors. Moors march starting at the harbour. 2nd September. 18.30 h. Gathering of Festival Chairmen (Moors & Christians) heading for the Castle (Moors) & the Palmeral Park (Christians). MOCK BATTLE (attack on the Castle). The Christians regroup in front of the castle and proceed to reconquer the castle from the Moors. 19.00 h. Mock battle(shooting guns) Christians march. 3rd September 19.30 h. Procession with brass bands (Moors and Christians) from Muelle Street to El Palmeral Park. 20.30 h. Main parade of Moors & Christians.

5th September 13.00 h. BEER BATH at the Harbour. Organised: Unió de Festers (Festival Society) before the race. 6th September 20.30 h. COLOURFUL PARADE WITH FLOATS. Itinerary from Palmeral Park via Elche st, Glorieta square and Muelle st. Firework Display, Location: Levante beach breakwater. 7th September 20.00 h. Floral offering to Our Lady the Virgen de Loreto in the Castle Chapel Colourful fireworks "Mascletá" firecrackers. Site: Next to the harbour. Organised Penya El Tró. With kind cooperation of Santa Pola Town Hall 8th September 20’00 h. Solemn procession of our patron saint the Virgin of Loreto. From: the Castle, Cruz st, C/ Colón st, Mercado st, C/ Mayor st, C/ Angel st, C/ Elche st and back to the Castle. 24.00h GRAND FIREWORKS DISPLAY. Site Levante Beach with Final Powerful Cannonade More villages that celebrate their festivities on the Costa Blanca are: Castalla 31st August to 4th, Villena 4th to 9th, Mutxamel 7th to 13th, Ibi 11th to 17th, Altea 26th to 29th . Pilgrimages like the ones in Gaianes, Redovan, Alcoy and Petrer. Also on the 23rd you can enjoy the sport event “ Santa Pola Duathlon Cross” the start will take place at 10am at Santiago Bernabeu Avenue (parking Varadero Beach). This is all for now

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If you have any QUESTIONS or PROBLEMS you would like us to discuss, please just email them to us at the magazine - granalacantadvertiser@hotmail.co.uk Q: Late night bus to Santa Pola Hi Lou&Ged, We have had a house in GA for about 14years We enjoy Sat evening in Santa Pola. We used to be able to get a last bus back to GA on Saturday at about 12pm it was the last Alicante bus, which returned to Areneles. Unfortunately this bus was withdrawn a few years ago. We can get the Night service in the summer for a short period but not in winter anymore. We wondered if Baile could look at reintroducing the last winter return bus on Saturday to enable us to enjoy Santa Pola on Saturday all year round. This would surely benefit trade in the town Maybe you can help, Kind Regards, Ian& Paula Reply from Baile Bus: We will look into the service and hopefully put a late service on. Q: Santa Pola Hi Lou & Ged, I am a resident of Santa Pola and I wish to comment on some of the recent public works carried out by the Town Hall. Firstly the new traffic system seems to have created a greater number of public safety and traffic problems than were present with the old system. The diverting of a greater volume of traffic into the already congested narrow roads of Santa Pola creates unjustifiable safety problems for pedestrians, cyclists and indeed all road users. Does the financial benefit of blocking off of the main road which runs beside the beach with commercially owned restaurant tables and chairs justify the resulting inconvenience and hazards for residents

and road users because of this road closure. Secondly the construction of the new bicycle lane on Avenida Santiago Bernabau combined with the new traffic system also creates additional public safety hazards. I was told recently that a young girl was injured by a young cyclist who was attempting to cycle through Santa Pola. I wish to know how do cyclists safely access or exit the cycle lane without mounting congested pedestrian footpaths at present. Thirdly the orientation of the new car parking spaces at the end of Avenida Santiago Bernabau seems to have created greater problems, discomfort and inconvenience for drivers who now have to reverse into these new parking spaces. It does appear that the older parking spaces close by, which allow cars to drive into and reverse out of, are far easier to use and are safer. Fourthly in relation to works recently completed in the Glorieta. The water fountains, which gave a cooling and refreshing, effect as well as adding a pleasant visual aspect to the concrete paved square. The removal of all of these fountains does seem to be an unjustifiable expenditure. I believe that any necessary water pipe renewal - lagging work would have been less expensive and the more satisfactory long-term solution. Finally there appears to be an increase in the amount of litter around overflowing litter-bins along some beach areas and polystyrene waste in the port area. I just wonder if the litter-bins could be emptied

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more frequently during the tourist season and whether the port area could be kept as clean as in previous years. I fee that public safety and welfare should also be considered by the Town Hall before any long-term Public Work project is decided upon. Kind Regards Harry M. Town Hall Answer: First of all, the new traffic system has been designed in order to force the majority of traffic volume to flow by road known as Ronda Norte. In fact, Police Department states that this year there have not had so many accidents, compared to last year. Furthermore, the new traffic system, whose main aim is to recover more space for the pedestrians, wants both encourage people not to use their cars for everything (getting lower levels of pollution) and create new, safe and comfortable places for pedestrians to have a snack or simply to take a pleasant walk around ours streets. Secondly, the new traffic system which has been settled up on Santiago Bernabeu Avenue reunites both traits more safety for the pedestrians and for the cyclists, because there is just one way to Varadero, and the cars have not to go so close to the cycle lane (and thus, the cyclists have not to go so close to the pedestrian footpath). Regarding to the orientation of the new car parking spaces, there is a very logical reason why the Town Hall has decided to do that this way: safety. This Avenue has got a moderate traffic flow stress by summer, and many people want to park there in order to go to the beach in that area. These people, for their bath, carry some umbrellas for the beach, some plastic chairs, etc., and with the new orientation they do not have to take all those things out of the car by the side of the road (where there are more car flowing), but they can do that by the side of the pedestrian footpath, with no risks at all.

and it was a slight dangerous situation for them). In addition, about the fountains, which were in front of Castle, the Valencian law of patrimony forbids to have them there because the view of the Castle was being disrupted. Regarding to your complaint about the rising amount of litter around some beaches, it has been transferred to both Beach Department and the company, which is in charge of the local cleaning Q: 3-day festival Well here we are again with the 3-day festivities on the market car park. Do they ever think of the disturbance caused by the noise especially those living on the road who have to shut all there windows and doors to keep out the nice and turn the television up to its maximum. I know it’s just 3 days and most people that turn up don’t live in the area. You can hear the speakers bouncing off the flats opposite. Last night police drove on car park and done nothing to reduce the volume at 11.45 if it was an English bar they would be tolled to reduce noise or shut doors in Bars. Rule for one, rule for another! Typical attitude. As I say it’s distressing for residents having to listen to the noise, you cant go to bed until after 2 o’clock in morning. Why can’t they find another venue away from urbanizations? Regards, Graham Town Hall Answer: We know that sometimes the Fiestas can be a little bit noisy, but there are just son: Feasts. A simple representation of our social conscience. It is a time for us in order to celebrate and to have fun with our neighbours and family. But, regarding to the law, it is allowed to keep the Fiestas going on until 2.30 a.m., so we ask for the citizens patience in order to look for the neighbour’s harmony. Old Penne Grande Bar I have visited Santa Pola this week and had a shock. Penne Grande has gone and been

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replaced by the life bar. I ordered 1 coffee and 2 soft drinks and was shocked after the bill came. Not only did double the prices the service was terrible the man got order wrong and then tried to charge us for extra drinks we hadn’t had. If I had of been a tourist I would not have thought to check receipt first before paying. Please print in magazine to warn people. Kind Regards, Donna

BARRY’S BITS OF NEWS: Q: Beach Bars A couple of pictures of the new bar and toilet areas springing up around our coast. The beach by the white church, and one or two other venues on the coast, has now had smart new bars and toilets built. Has the Town Hall built these and taking revenue, or has it been privately rented out?

unprofessional use of the hyphen. Nearly every paragraph has hyphens at the end of lines of text. It is very simple to set up the computer to avoid this horrible practice. To those concerned, old printers, even older than my 71 years, are shuddering in their graves. ********** Phew what a hot month. 40 degrees temperatures and still 30 degrees at bedtime. This is what we came here for. Best place during the day is on one of our fabulous beaches. A nice cool breeze and the refreshing Mediterranean sea for a cool down…….bliss!! ********** An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale shook the area south of Alicante on Monday at 16.40 and was the largest tremor in the province since 1960. ********** News of people who were robbed in Mercadona car park last month in Gran Alacant. Parked a car at back of theirs so they could not move from parking space and stuck head in open window asking directions, shoving a map at them, while looking at the map other guy opened the back of the car and took a bag from the back seat. ********** Boats in the Santa Pola harbour, all ready for another special day.

Town Hall Answer: These new kind of chiringuitos which have been set up in our beaches are no lasting constructions but temporary ones, that have been done by the local companies which are in charge of them (the Town Hall has done a public concurrence in order to select these companies or people). ********** More and more in newspapers and magazines, we are seeing the very

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Yet again, the pirate Gran Alacant taxis. For years, the taxi drivers of Santa Pola have been facing a difficult problem: the 'pirate taxis' of Gran Alacant. There are private cars, driven in the great majority of cases by foreign citizens, usually British, who advertise in bars and on the Internet, because they know where to get people. The president of Pola Taxi, Jose Enrique Blasco and the treasurer, Vicente Aznar, explain that these illegal taxis pick up passengers especially in Gran Alacant and at the airport. They do many services to the airport, back and forth. They wait for customers in the area who allow 15 minutes without paying and load their bags as if they are legal. ********** To those of you who love a market. There is one that takes place on the back road of Los Arenales every Tuesday and Friday, from 6pm to 11pm - until 7th September. ********** The saga of the new GA school rumbles on. The Town Hall has now been asked for the specific modification of the land, which is now educational, as well as the public health report and the road development project. Surely this was completed years ago when this venture was first muted. Or is it an excuse for even more delay. ********** Sent to me by a reader who was at the scene, a male body was found on the beach between Gran Alacant and Santa Pola on August 12th. Along from the little church about 300 metres along heading towards Santa Pola. The guy was white, in shorts, t-shirt and trainers. Died recently. Had some seaweed over his body so maybe in the water overnight. So sad to hear. Think that is the first time in the 13 years of this magazine it has ever had to report anything similar. **********

The problem is that it is very difficult to prove that they do this service, you can only know if you ask the passenger and he says he has paid. This is what the airport police are now doing. If it is shown, the car is taken by the police breakdown truck and the penalty to get it out of their car pound can be 3,000 euros plus. ********** Walking Football Celebrating 50th session Gran Alacant Oldies Walking Football club are looking for someone to referee their weekly sessions. Any age. Congratulations are due to all on August 23rd when our 50th weekly session took place (and they said it wouldnÂ´t last).

The 50th session of walking football was celebrated at Bar Sioux with a buffet and cakes for all the players and a well earned drink for the organiser Barry Lane for all his hardwork.

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Also I have been able to secure a time and day for a permanent place playing inside at the Gran Alacant sports hall. From Thursday September 13th we will ALWAYS be kicking off at noon and playing until 1pm, every Thursday.

Every year on Gran Alacant it’s the same old story. Weeds weeds and more weeds, rubbish, and more rubbish, making the urbanisation look like a third world country. *Surely with the same old weeds growing in the same places, the Town Hall team can put it on a rota, to get rid of them regularly.

I would like to thank all of the players in making this club such a resounding success. Even now, we still have new players joining us each week. In fact, one of the latest told me how knackered he was after 15 minutes and did not realise just how strenuous it would be. So, if you are interested, please email me on laneinspain@hotmail.com **********

*With the rubbish problems every year. We know it’s the peoples fault, we know they should not send kids to the bin who cannot reach the lid. We know people can´t be bothered. *Oil all over the roads near to the bins, where vehicles have stopped to off load their rubbish. Instead of using the same old excuses every year, WHY NOT DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. Surely an extra collection by a truck every day to keep everywhere tidy. Keep Gran Alacant looking nice. If you would like to supply news and info for our next edition, please email: info@granalacantadvertiser.com

Hello Everybody, Well, the summer is almost over! Everyone must have been impressed with the variety of entertainment in the bars and restaurants in all areas of the town. Obviously with an influx of visitors the bin issues appeared again i.e. rubbish piled at side of bins. The town hall is continually trying to find a way to solve the problem, so please be patient. We hope you all enjoyed your time in Gran Alacant and come back to visit us again soon. Have a good month, Ged & Lou Our little dog Zia and our cat Casper have hidden themselves away in the magazine, can you find them? Last month Zia was on page 17 and Casper on page 40

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P: Autobús nocturno a Santa Pola Hola Lou y Ged, Tenemos una casa en GA desde hace 14 años.Disfrutamos la noche del sábado en Santa Pola. Solíamos coger el último autobús de regreso a Gran Alacant los sábados sobre las 12:00 p.m. era el último autobús de Alicante, que regresaba a Arenales. Desafortunadamente este quitaron hace unos años.

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Podemos coger el servicio nocturno durante los meses de el verano, pero no en el invierno. Nos preguntamos si Baile podría considerar reintroducir el último autobús de regreso de invierno el sábado para permitirnos disfrutar de Santa Pola los sábados durante todo el año. Esto seguramente beneficiaría el comercio del pueblo. Tal vez puedas ayudar, Saludos, Ian y Paula Q: Santa Pola Hola Lou y Ged, Soy residente de Santa Pola y deseo comentar algunas de las recientes obras públicas llevadas a cabo por el Ayuntamiento. En primer lugar, el nuevo sistema de tráfico parece haber creado una mayor cantidad de problemas de seguridad pública y tráfico que los que presentaba el sistema anterior. El desvío de un mayor volumen de tráfico hacia las calles estrechas ya congestionadas de Santa Pola crea problemas de seguridad injustificables para peatones, ciclistas y, de hecho, para todos los usuarios de la carretera. El beneficio financiero del bloqueo de la carretera principal que va a lo largo de la playa con mesas y sillas de restaurante de propiedad comercial justifica los inconvenientes y riesgos resultantes para los residentes y los usuarios de la carretera debido a este cierre de la carretera.

En segundo lugar, la construcción del nuevo carril para bicicletas en la Avenida Santiago Bernabau combinado con el nuevo sistema de tráfico también crea riesgos adicionales de seguridad pública. Hace poco me dijeron que una joven había resultado herida por un joven ciclista que intentaba pasar por Santa Pola. Me gustaría saber cómo los ciclistas pueden acceder o salir de manera segura del carril para bicicletas sin tener que subirse a caminos peatonales. En tercer lugar, la orientación de las nuevas plazas de aparcamiento al final de la Avenida Santiago Bernabau parece haber creado mayores problemas, incomodidades e inconvenientes para los conductores que ahora tienen que invertir en estos nuevos espacios de estacionamiento. Parece que los espacios de estacionamiento más antiguos cerca, que permiten a los automóviles entrar y salir, son mucho más fáciles de usar y más seguros. En cuarto lugar en relación con las obras recientemente completadas en la Glorieta. Las fuentes de agua, que dieron un efecto refrescante y refrescante, además de agregar un aspecto visual agradable a la rotonda. La eliminación de todas estas fuentes parece ser un gasto injustificable. Creo que cualquier renovación necesaria de la tubería de agua, el trabajo rezagado habría sido menos costoso y la solución más satisfactoria a largo plazo. Finalmente, parece haber un aumento en la cantidad de basura alrededor de las papeleras desbordadas a lo largo de algunas áreas de playa y de los desechos de poliestireno en el área del puerto. Me pregunto si los contenedores de basura podrían vaciarse con mayor frecuencia durante la temporada turística y si el área del puerto podría mantenerse tan limpia como en años anteriores. Considero que la seguridad pública y el bienestar también deben ser considerados

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• Safe property key holding • Organising tenancy procedures • Property maintanance & qualified tradesman service including painting & minor repairs • Cleaning • Transfers to/from Airport por el Ayuntamiento antes de decidir cualquier proyecto de trabajo público a largo plazo. Saludos cordiales Harry M. Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: En primer lugar, el nuevo sistema de tráfico se diseñó para obligar a la mayoría del volumen de tráfico a circular por carretera conocida como Ronda Norte. De hecho, el Departamento de Policía afirma que este año no ha habido tantos accidentes, en comparación con el año pasado. Además, el nuevo sistema de tráfico, cuyo principal objetivo es recuperar más espacio para los peatones, quiere alentar a las personas a no usar sus automóviles para todo (obtener niveles más bajos de contaminación) y crear lugares nuevos, seguros y cómodos para que los peatones tengan una merienda o simplemente para dar un agradable paseo por nuestras calles. En segundo lugar, el nuevo sistema de tráfico que se ha establecido en la avenida Santiago Bernabeu reúne ambos rasgos más seguridad para los peatones y para los ciclistas, porque solo hay una manera de llegar a Varadero, y los coches no deben acercarse demasiado al carril bici. (y por lo tanto, los ciclistas no deben acercarse demasiado al sendero peatonal). En cuanto a la orientación de los nuevos espacios de estacionamiento de automóviles, hay una razón muy lógica por la que el Ayuntamiento ha decidido hacerlo de esta manera: seguridad. Esta avenida tiene un flujo de tráfico moderado durante el verano, y muchas personas quieren estacionar allí para ir a la playa en esa área. Estas personas, para su baño, llevan sombrillas para la playa, algunas sillas de plástico, etc., y con la nueva orientación no tienen que sacar todas esas cosas del coche al lado de la carretera (donde hay más coche que fluye), pero pueden hacerlo

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al lado del sendero peatonal, sin ningún riesgo. En relación con las fuentes de agua en la Glorieta, es casi imposible que haya un efecto refrescante debido a que las fuentes estaban usualmente vacías (los niños jugaban dentro de ellas y era una situación levemente peligrosa para ellos). Además, sobre las fuentes, que se encontraban frente al Castillo, la ley de patrimonio valenciano prohíbe tenerlas allí porque la vista del Castillo estaba siendo interrumpida. En cuanto a su reclamo sobre la creciente cantidad de basura en algunas playas, se ha transferido tanto al Departamento de Playa como a la compañía, que está a cargo de la limpieza local. Q: festival de 3 días Bueno, aquí estamos de nuevo con las festividades de 3 días en el aparcamiento del mercado. ¿Alguna vez pensaron en la perturbación causada por el ruido, especialmente aquellos que viven en la carretera, que tienen que cerrar todas las ventanas y puertas para mantener el buen funcionamiento y poner el televisor al máximo? Sé que son solo 3 días, la mayoría de las personas que vienen no viven en la zona. Se puede escuchar los altavoces rebotando en los las casas. Anoche, la policía condujo en el aparcamiento y no hizo nada para reducir el volumen a las 11.45 si se tratara de un bar inglés les obligarían a reducir el ruido o cerrar las puertas de los bares. ¡Regla para uno, regla para otro! Actitud típica... Como digo, es angustiante que los residentes tengan que escuchar este ruido, no puedes irte a la cama hasta después de las 2 de la mañana. ¿Por qué no pueden encontrar otro lugar lejos de las urbanizaciones? Saludos, Graham. Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: Sabemos que a veces las Fiestas pueden ser un poco ruidosas, pero solo hay un hijo: fiestas. Una simple representación de

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nuestra conciencia social. Es un momento para nosotros para celebrar y divertirnos con nuestros vecinos y familia. Pero, con respecto a la ley, está permitido mantener las Fiestas en funcionamiento hasta las 2.30 a.m., así que pedimos la paciencia de los ciudadanos para buscar la armonía del vecino.

NOTICIAS DE BARRY: Q: Chiringuitos Un par de imágenes de las nuevas áreas de bares y baños que brotan alrededor de nuestra costa. La playa junto a la iglesia blanca, y uno o dos lugares más en la costa, ahora han construido nuevos bares e inodoros inteligentes. ¿El Ayuntamiento los ha construido y ha obtenido ingresos, o se ha alquilado de forma privada? Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: Este nuevo tipo de chiringuitos que se han instalado en nuestras playas no son construcciones duraderas, sino temporales, que han sido realizadas por las empresas locales que están a su cargo (el Ayuntamiento ha hecho una concurrencia pública para seleccionar estas empresas o personas). ********** Cada vez más en los periódicos y revistas, vemos el uso poco profesional del guión. Casi todos los párrafos tienen guiones al final de las líneas de texto. Es muy simple configurar la computadora para evitar esta práctica horrible. ********** Uf, qué mes más caluroso. 40 grados de temperatura y 30 grados de mínima. Esto es por lo que vinimos aquí. El mejor lugar durante el día es en una de nuestras fabulosas playas. Una agradable brisa fresca y el refrescante mar Mediterráneo para refrescarse ... ¡felicidad! ********** Un terremoto de 4.3 grados en la escala de Richter sacudió el área al sur de Alicante el lunes a las 16.40h y fue el mayor temblor en la provincia desde 1960. ********** Robos en el estacionamiento de Mercadona el mes pasado en Gran Alacant. Estacionaron un coche detrás de ellos para que no pudieran moverse

del estacionamiento y se asomaron a la ventana abierta preguntando direcciones, empujando un mapa hacia ellos, mientras miraban el mapa, otro tipo abrió la parte trasera del automóvil y tomó una bolsa del asiento de atrás. ********** Para aquellos de ustedes que aman un mercadillo. Hay uno que se lleva a cabo en la calle de atrás de Los Arenales todos los martes y viernes, de 18:00 a 23:00, hasta el 7 de septiembre. ********** La saga de la nueva escuela de GA continúa. Ahora se ha pedido al Ayuntamiento la modificación específica del terreno, que ahora es educativo, así como el informe de salud pública y el proyecto de desarrollo vial. Seguramente esto se completó hace años, ¿no? ¿O es una excusa para un retraso aún mayor? ********** Enviado por un lector que estaba en la playa, el cuerpo de un hombre fue encontrado en la playa entre Gran Alacant y Santa Pola el 12 de agosto. A lo largo de la pequeña iglesia de unos 300 metros en dirección a Santa Pola. El hombre era blanco, llevaba pantalones cortos, camiseta y zapatillas. ¡Que horrible noticia! Creo que es la primera vez en 13 años que he tenido que informar de algo similar. ********** Una vez más, los piratas Gran Alacant. Durante años, los taxistas de Santa Pola se han enfrentado a un problema difícil: los "taxis piratas" de Gran Alacant. Hay automóviles privados, conducidos en la gran mayoría de los casos por ciudadanos extranjeros, generalmente británicos, que anuncian en bares y en Internet, porque saben dónde conseguir gente. El presidente de Pola Taxi, José Enrique Blasco y el tesorero, Vicente Aznar, explican que estos taxis ilegales recogen pasajeros especialmente en Gran Alacant y en el aeropuerto. Ellos hacen muchos servicios al aeropuerto, ida y vuelta. Esperan a los clientes de la zona que permiten sus 15 minutos sin pagar y cargan sus maletas

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como si fueran legales.

dio cuenta de lo extenuante que sería.

El problema es que es muy difícil demostrar que hacen este servicio, solo se puede saber si le preguntas al pasajero y él dice que ha pagado. Esto es lo que la policía del aeropuerto está haciendo ahora.

Entonces, si está interesado, por favor envíeme un correo electrónico a laneinspain@hotmail.com

Si se demuestra, el vehículo es tomado por la policía y la multa puede ser de más de 3.000 euros. ********** El equipo de fútbol Gran Alacant Oldies Walking Football busca a alguien que arbitre sus sesiones semanales. Cualquier edad. El 23 de agosto jugamos nuestra 50ª sesión (y dijeron que no duraría). También he podido asegurar una hora y día para un lugar permanente jugando dentro del pabellón deportivo Gran Alacant. A partir del jueves 13 de septiembre, SIEMPRE comenzaremos al mediodía y jugaremos hasta las 1pm. Todos los jueves. Me gustaría agradecer a todos los jugadores por hacer de este club un éxito tan rotundo. Incluso ahora, todavía tenemos nuevos jugadores que se nos unen cada semana. De hecho, uno de los últimos me dijo lo mal que estaba después de 15 minutos y no se

********** Cada año en Gran Alacant es la misma vieja historia. Desperdicia malezas y más malezas, basura y más basura, haciendo que la urbanización se vea como un país del tercer mundo. * Seguramente con las mismas malas hierbas que crecen en los mismos lugares, el equipo del Ayuntamiento puede ponerlo en rotación, deshacerse de ellas regularmente. * Con los problemas de basura cada año. Sabemos que es culpa de la gente, sabemos que no deben enviar a los niños al basurero que no pueden alcanzar la tapa. Sabemos que a la gente no le importa. En lugar de usar las mismas viejas excusas cada año, ¿POR QUÉ NO HACER ALGO AL RESPECTO? Sin duda, una colección extra todos los días para mantener limpio en todas partes.

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MONTEMAR BOWLS & SOCIAL CLUB Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club Sponsored by The Belfry, The Pub, Bowling Abroad, Avalon, LoungeD and Rogers TORROS SUCCESS A happy torros squad after been presented with the trophy for winning the South Alicante Harrier League. A big thank you to the successful selection team of Diane Ridley Selector, John Hunt Vice Captain and Chris Harding Captain. MONTHLY CHICKEN RUN The July chicken run on a hot Sunday morning, was very well supported by members. The chickens this month were dodated by Carole and Roger Packer, so a big thank you to you both. Sadly they will be returning to the UK at the end of the summer, they go with our best wishes for the future. We will see them at the club time to time in the future. The special eggs donated by Ian and Julia Hamilton were won by by Jan Soars and Derek Darby, with Pauline Merry and Chris Harding winning the other eggs. The winners of the chickens were Julia Hamilton and Lucky Jack Burrell. Well done to all winners and thank you to everyone who participated. For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website www.montemarbowls.com or email us at info@montemarbowls.com. We are also on Facebook

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Gran Alacant Mixed Rinks 15th - 17th of September

Between 15th and 17th September the Monte Mar Bowls Club are hosting their annual Gran Alacant Mixed Rink competition. Everyone is welcome to come along to watch players from all over the Costa Blanca complete for the trophy. Play will be on each day from about 10am until 4pm. On the first day September 15th there will be a cake stall which has been very popular in the past, be there early to avoid disappointment. Other social events will be staged so look out for information.

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JILL ALBUTT Club members were sadden to learn that former member Jill passed away during the evening of 8th August, finally losing her fight against cancer. Jill and husband John had returned to the UK because of Jillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illness more than two years ago. Until they returned to the UK Jill and John had been well known bowlers on the Costa Blanca bowling circuit. Our thoughts and best wishes are with John and his family at this difficult time.

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Why Not Try Something New This Winter At Monte Mar BOWLS & SOCIAL Club ?

s our name suggests we are both a Bowling and Social Club which is open all year round. You can find us on Calle Luxemburgo just behind the Dialprix Supermarket. Our Club is a very friendly place for you to start a new hobby like bowling and get plenty of exercise or you can just enjoy the many social events that we arrange for our members. You will meet with your new friends and enjoy a warm welcome every time you visit the Club. As a new bowler you will be entitled to free tuition and use of the club equipment for the first month so why not give it a try.

n the social side, we also organise a multitude of regular events such as nights out at local venues, a weekly Quiz Night and an occasional Dinner/Dance. The Club also arranges excursions to other parts of Spain and short holiday breaks which are great value and very popular with all our members.

You don’t have to be a bowler, you can join our Club as a Social Member (just €10 a year) and enjoy all the benefits of the Club’s social activities throughout the year.

For more information please contact: Les Bounds (Membership Secretary) – 966699130

Also check out our website for everything you need to know about our Club at www.montemarbowls.com or you can email to info@montemarbowls.com

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Caring and campaigning for our ex-Service community. The Royal British Legion in Spain. Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch BR 3606. The Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets on the First Monday of the month 18:00 at “LoungeD , Plaza Mayor (MASA Square) Gran Alacant.

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Next meetings: Sept 3rd & Oct 1st at 18:00 New members always Welcome and you Do Not need to be Ex Service to join. Further details from – Chairman 96 669 5423 or Treasurer 639 917 971. Email:granalacant.secretary@rbl.community

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International Practicioner of Holistic Medicine, fully licensed & insured Hello Readers, For those who don’t know me let me introduce myself, my name is Jackie Canale and I am a holistic therapist working in Gran Alacant promoting holistic well-being wherever I can.

You can order these fine oils and many of their other amazing products from myself, orders go in every month! This month I am going to give you tips on how to calm the home and most importantly the kids in it and give recipes on immune system boosters and better sleep remedies.

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Welcome to September’s issue. I for one am glad August is done and dusted for another year, such a tough month! And even better this month…schools are back! The struggle of long hot summer holidays and cranky kids with overworked parents is real. Over future issues of the GA Advertiser I am going to start giving some helpful tips on essential oils and how you can bring them into your own homes, being an aromatherapist I am an avid fan of the oils and their fabulous healing properties and I have started working with doTERRA essential oils, the reason I chose to work with these essential oils is because they are the worlds highest quality oils & products, 100% pure grades, doTERRA is Latin for “Gift of the Earth” and it truly is, derived straight from the finest plants & flowers.

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International Practicioner of Holistic Medicine, fully licensed & insured SERENITY (oil blend): Tucker inner, Nitey niter. These oils can be put into a diffuser for a pleasant aroma in the home or applied to a blend to rub into the skin, put in a bath, Peppermint oil can be ingested (along with many other doTERRA oils*) *please note, because of the complete organic nature of some of the oils by doTERRA they can be ingested, but please be aware not all oils available on the market are safe for consumption. If your kids are teens and hitting the moods, try the recipes on the image attached! I hope you enjoy my page, any questions you may have please feel free to get in touch. To book an appointment or to book a free 30-minute consultation to see what treatment is best for you. If you have any holistic topics you would like to read more about, please feel free to contact me and I will happily put it into future issues.

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HIKING WITH HEIDI & OLLI THE PATHS LESS TRAVELED

Cruz de la Muela, Sierra de Orihuela

Driving Time: 0:45 Walking Time: 2:40h Google maps directions: Calle Alicante M Pinar, 14, 03316, Orihuela, Alicante

My name is Heidi and I come from Helsinki, Finland. With my husband Olli-Pekka and our 3 dogs we live in Gran Alacant and enjoy the brilliant Mediterranean climate and possibility of discovering new hiking routes all over our Alicante province and sometimes even a bit further.

Pinar to the campo and that’s where the trail is. After you get on the right path, it’s very well marked. If you are unsure if you’ll find it, go during the weekend. I bet there’s loads of people walking towards the lemon trees. I found some very interesting history of the cross online: The cross is made of iron

Ironically, I have a fear of heights, but I love the views from tops of the mountains too much to stay away. Our dogs are getting older so all the hikes need to be suitable for them too as they always go on our adventures with us. I also love photography and always take load of pictures from our hikes. This month we chose to visit the Cruz de la Muela which offers most spectacular views. How to get there: The trail we took to the cross starts from the middle of the street Calle Alicante M Pinar, 14, 03316 Orihuela, Alicante. Insert that to your Google Maps and you should drive there in 40-45 minutes from Gran Alacant. Don’t walk up the street towards the hill. The route starts towards the lemon trees. Continue the street Calle Orense M

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HIKING WITH HEIDI & OLLI THE PATHS LESS TRAVELED and weighs 1,200 kg. Dimensions are 14,8 meters in height, almost 8 meters of arms, supported by a cement base of 1.60 meters. The cross has been related to the Dominican Valencian saint Vicente

iron cross, which disappeared during the years of the civil war. In 1942 it was placed again, (of iron) until the 2nd of January in 1985 it was mysteriously cut by “uncontrolled barbarians” and thrown from the top. That same year it was rebuilt by popular demand and placed there again by an army helicopter. We think this is a very interesting place and a very nice hike. We climbed to 465m above the sea level. It took us 2 hours and 40 minutes from the car to be back at the car. Coming down took us about 1 hour. Mind you, we walk with 3 dogs and take breaks to drink water. The area where the cross is kind of small and it has some steep hills looking down. I admit the first time got nearly panicky. Next times it was easier. The views from this hike are spectacular and city of Orihuela is close by so I recommend to have a stroll there too.

Next month we go on foot again. Ferrer, who in a sermon, in his passage Hasta luego, through Orihuela in 1411, have said: Heidi & Olli “Devout Oriolans, my children, I am certain that on that high mountain dwell many demons, who with their infernal cunning will cause innumerable spiritual Always when going on hikes check that: and temporal ruins among you. If you want to be free of them, place • Your Mobile Phone is fully charged there the sovereign banner of the • Water - climbing up is hard job & you will need it Most Holy Cross”. It is not known if the cross was originally built on • Snacks (Remember to take all the garbage land and then taken on the top of back down with you!) the mountain or if it was carved • Have good shoes for walking from a leafy olive tree on the same • Have small first aid kit with you top. However, we must wait until • Have layered clothes. Up hill might be 1715 to have a reference of the first wooden cross. very windy and cold, even on a warm day. Coming down might be chilly, so extra dry Time and man has destroyed t-shirt to change into if needed is not a bad idea the symbol on more than one • Always tell someone where you are going occasion. The Blessed Oriolino and when you’ll approx. be coming back Inocencio Carretero proposed in 1910 the manufacture of a large

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MIRROR CORNER Dear readers, This corner will be devoted to give you some help and emotional support. Using a well known psychological tool called “projection” I will hope to achieve this. Others expressing their feelings and situations seems to be one of the best ways to have a truly good look “inside” ourselves. To do this mechanism of empathy and projection (basic human emotional defence) we can create, recreate, build and rebuild different points of view about different situations. We grow on this basis. My proposal is for you to bring me different, real situations that can have an impact on our everyday lives, and that may also be an interesting topic to others. I encourage you to take an active part and bring me situations, ask me questions or some possible suggestions, even a consultation if required. This way we are all co-operating together in “mirror corners” to make it work for our own benefits and interests. This information from yourselves will all be kept in the strictest confidentiality, names, emails, telephone numbers will not appear, you can even leave it simply as ‘anonymous’ for ease.

“MOMENTS OF HAPPINESS” “ JUST DO IT” Today is time to take a look at the HAPPINESS. What is it? Is it something with shape? Can you touch it? The car manufacturer Renault tells us that we have to go ¨beyond limits” and the company uses strong and dedicated people to sell their cars. Why? Because there is a lot of extraordinary people out there trying to go beyond limits and they need that social ACTIVE brand to sell the car. They promise happiness because by buying the car, these people will actually go through whatever and feel stronger as a consequence. Reach HAPPINESS BY DRIVING IT by going further and further, from one point to another! Electronic gadgets of all sorts such as mobiles, computers, phones, apps etc. All of them are making you feel something, being in contact with whatever you can imagine, without storing, without ¨reality¨. You can gain new EXPERIENCES by pressing parts of the screen or by gently sliding your fingers across it ... isn´t it amazing? Think about daily cosmetic products like perfumes, soaps, creams etc … what are they selling? They are selling EXPERIENCE (freshness, scents, sensations). Why? Because nowadays human beings are realizing that it’s not the THINGS themselves that make us happy. It is the EXPERIENCE that comes out of them that makes us HAPPY!

World has developed to such a point, that we are not collecting things anymore; we are collecting EXPERIENCES…Think about it!!! NOTHING lasts FOREVER is a new motto nowadays! This change of universal mind comes with changes in all aspects of our lives! PARTNERS: not that long ago, the marriage was

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Your information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality. typically between a man and a woman while nowadays there are a wide variety of sexual options. Kids have always played an important part in life. Now the importance is the same, but there are new ways of conception, adoptions and the concepts are different. Family in itself still seems a solid structure but is it exactly the same? WORK: just a decade ago we chose our career path, studied for qualifications and then got a job based on our studies. What happens now? Nowadays, we have to study and specialize more and more to look for a kind of precious hole for you. KIDS: with these latests changes, kids are just a projection. We are asking them to learn things they see as useless and serving no purpose. We ask them study old histories, and learn how to work out difficult arithmetic formulas. They don´t see the point because they all have calculators, and further more … they have an access to internet on their computers and mobile phones that can provide them with all the information they need. They can do most of the things they want to, without having to have the knowledge to CREATE them. We are all attached to TECHNOLOGY… as a consequence we are becoming less and less creative … So, I feel I have a COMPROMISE from my little “Mirror Corner” Summer is at the countdown, so my proposal is to make ¨CREATIVE EXPERIENCES”. Make a COMPROMISE for the rest of the work or study year. In every month ahead of you, make a new proposal. The aim is to keep the sense of “ belonging” to the family, to the nature and to yourself.

You can message me to see how it goes … if you like it or if you don’t. 1) CREATE A NEW MOMENT WITH THE YOU LOVE: with family, friends etc. It can an be a simple drink while watching the sun go down, trying to cook a new recipe, scheduling a walk together or going for a bicycle ride, seeing a new movie, joining new fitness class etc … Share your ideas and drop me an email to inspire others! 2) DESIGN A DIFFERENT CORNER AT WORK: just for you! Hang few new pictures that inspire you or get a new plant for your desk. If you can´t make any physical changes, then make a change in your work routine. Make a change that makes you happy! 3) MAKE TIME FOR A ¨CAR TALK¨, “ICE CREAM” TALK OR COSY “TEA TALK” WITH YOUR KIDS: Make sure to find time to do this at least every 7- 8 days … create an atmosphere where you can play a “friendrole” and become their friend rather than a parent for some time. Dear readers, I would be delighted to hear from you. Tell me about your feelings, about your new ACTIONS and new EXPERIENCES. We can make this change together and take the best out of this experience! BEA xxx I would love for you to suggest to me some topics you want to know about, for sure I will have had some real topics related to it during my past work history, I have twenty years of folders to investigate. You can ask me any questions, and I will give you my contribution in the form of suggestion, hoping it can help you.

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Mayka’s Kitchen

SIERRA MAR

Mayka’s Kitchen Hi all, This month I would like to make a very simple but tasty recipe. It’s one of my favourites because my Nan used to make it when we visited her during our summer holidays (we loved helping her to collect the beans from her garden). Hope you enjoy xxx

Beans with Serrano Ham

Ingredients •

1lb fresh broad beans or string beans, ends removed

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1tbsp white wine vinegar

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2tbsp olive oil

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3 cloves garlic, minced

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4tbsp onion, minced

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4oz diced Serrano ham slices

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Sea salt

Let’s Start! STEP 1 In a saucepan, boil 2 quarts of water. Add the vinegar and beans. Boil for 5 minutes. Strain and add to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. STEP 2 Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Saute the beans until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, onion and ham, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the beans are tender. Add salt to taste. You can also add some tomato sauce if you like - it’s delicious too!

Enjoy x

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Out & About with Star & Ashlee INDOOR WALL ALICANTE Hi my name is Star and I have been lucky enough to call Gran Alacant my home for over 10 years now. My 8 year old daughter Ashlee and I are often “Out & About” enjoying the local attractions and culture in this part of Spain. Over the next few months I will be sharing some of our experiences with you to encourage you to go “Out & About” yourselves and maybe learn a little bit about this beautiful place we call home. At the beginning of August, Ashlee was invited to a friend’s birthday party, which was being held at the Indoor Wall, Alicante. I looked it up online and discovered that it was an indoor climbing centre with lots of different areas for all abilities. With her new trainers on, Ashlee and I set off to an industrial area in Alicante. After following the instructions from Google Maps we arrived but had to search a few streets before finding the actual warehouse. Once there we said Hola to everyone and excitedly went inside to see what types of climbing walls there would be. On the left side of the warehouse was a large flat wall as well as angled walls, overhangs and obstacles to clamber around. On the right side was the information desk, toilets and a food counter. Further along was an area that had been set up with birthday food and then small climbing wall that also had tunnels and a small zip line.

The organisers sorted the kids out into two groups and gave them the task of climbing different routes along the smaller wall, through the tunnels and down the zip line. The kids each took it in turns to climb, scramble and fly down the zip line trying to go over an obstacle and hit a target with their feet. They thoroughly enjoyed it and gave us parents few giggles as they knocked the obstacle out of the way before hitting the target. Next up was the rope swing where they took it in turns to start from stack of thick safety mats and swing across to a smaller mat that got further and further away. The instructors were really good with them, gave great instructions and helped the really young ones so that they could also enjoy the experience. Finally they were ready for the big flat wall …… after putting on their safety harnesses and receiving instructions they were off, two at a time they raced to see how high

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Out & About with Star & Ashlee up they could go using the different shaped hand/foot holds that were spaced apart. Ashlee and her friends had a great time trying to get as high as they could and a couple actually made it all the way to the top.

After all the exercise it was time for the kids to replenish their energy with lunch, lots of water and refreshing watermelon (remember that we were in the middle of a heat wave at the beginning of August). The birthday girl then opened all her gifts while a couple of the adults tried to climb the high wall. The kids then spread out to tunnel, climb and swing as much as they liked until the party was over. Ashlee and her friends really enjoyed themselves and we will definitely go back (in the cooler months) to see if this time Ashlee can climb higher.

From September their opening hours are Monday to Friday 10:00 - 22:30 and Saturdays, Sundays and fiestas 10:00 20:00. You can pay for one session, get tickets for 10 visits or pay a monthly fee for individuals, or groups. They also offer personal classes, courses and equipment hire. Visit http://www.indoorwall.com/ alicante/ to find out more and see their rates, although the information is in Spanish so if you need help some members of staff speak English and you can also call: 865 687 763 or email: alicante@indoorwall.com. Happy Climbing x Join us next month for some more fun â&#x20AC;&#x153;Out and Aboutâ&#x20AC;? Star & Ashlee xxx

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Lizzy had been in the same house for many years and she liked living there. It was quiet and secluded and yet she always felt safe and comfortable with her neighbours. Although many of them had pets, the cats didn’t stray in her garden and the dogs were generally well behaved. Today however, Bobby, the terrier next door, had been barking incessantly. He started just after the sun rose and the noise continued until lunch time. She imagined the dog was exhausted when the silence fell from over the fence but it was short lived. Resuming the high pitched yapping, Bobby appeared to be almost in distress but that was small consolation to Lizzy, who by this time was beginning to lose her composure. She did have a run in once before with Frank, Bobby’s owner, soon after he had moved in. The dog was obviously unsettled by the move and barked a lot of the time when Frank was not at home. They agreed a plan to work with Bobby to calm him down and the two neighbours became firm friends. Their friendship was not strained by Frank’s indulgence in an ever changing variety of hobbies, most of which involved some sort of bustling activity in his garden shed. All manner of strange objects would occasionally appear in the garden as some kind of temporary adornment, only to be replaced by the next item which he would take away to some undisclosed destination in his van. He had also begun to collect a few more pets. The cat was the laziest she had ever seen. A large ginger thing with the greenest of eyes, it would lie on Frank’s garden chair for hours, motionless. His parrot could only be heard occasionally squawking when Frank came home but otherwise it was no bother. She knew there were tropical fish but what else there might be she knew not. The barking was now a complete nonsense. Lizzy couldn’t relax and she wondered if something could be wrong. The van was

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in the drive and she had not heard Frank in the house or in his shed. Although it was a weekend, he usually left the house on some errand or other. Perhaps she should try to calm Bobby and see if Frank was at home. Lizzy went out the front door and peered over the fence. Bobby was no-where to be seen but his barking helped Lizzy to decide that he was in the small dog house that Frank had built for Bobby to protect him from the rain and sun. But why would he stay in the dog house? Bobby would more often than not, be harassing the cat into some sort of action, without success of course. But the cat was not on its usual perch. Lizzy went to Frank’s front gate and pressed the bell push. Ah, there would be no response because all the door bells had been shorted out after yesterday’s power cut. She tried the gate but it was locked. The back garden was accessible by a path at the side of Frank’s house and when Lizzy looked over the back fence and passed the garden shed, she could see that the back door was slightly open. Lizzy tried calling Frank’s name but over the barking of the dog, which was carrying well from the font garden, her weak voice was unlikely to be heard. She tried the back gate and it opened. Tentatively, Lizzy went to the open door but stopped short, suddenly when she saw two legs sticking out from under the kitchen table. What to do? Run to phone the police, try her neighbours for help or go to see if there was something she could do immediately? She had to help. Taking a deep breath, Lizzy moved to the back door and opened it wide. There was no movement from the legs. She reached down to touch one foot and sprang back in fear when Frank suddenly spun round on the floor to face her from under the table. “Hi Lizzy, have you seen my pet snake? It went missing this morning and it’s got Bobby in a right state.”

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GRAN ALACANT GOLF SOCIETY Well, August has been a quiet month with the course at El Plantio closed from 20 August to the end of the month. In the 2 weeks prior to the 20th we did welcome many new players to our society meetings; some who will play with us most weeks from now on and some who will join us when they visit holiday homes in the future. From the beginning of September the golf here in Spain moves into the high season and we expect the course will get busier. As a consequence the pricing will reflect that shift and the low offers seen in August will no longer be available. However , as a Society, we will still receive a sustantial discount to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;off the street â&#x20AC;&#x153; pricing. As always new members and/or guests are always welcome, whether a full time resident, someone with your own holiday home for regular visits throughout the year or a holiday maker in the region. We would love to see you. For more information please contact either Barry C (686180585) or Barry D (966183018).

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TROPOSPHERIC OZONE POLLUTION is bigger. The effects are caused by the irritation, and include pneumonia, asthma crises, chronic bronchitis, coughing, and also ocular irritations with conjunctivitis. Where is ozone? The main problem with ozone is that it moves: traffic contamination is more important in towns, but the ozone produced when sunlight makes this traffic contamination react, appears and gets accumulated mostly in country areas. Besides, the effect of sea breeze makes ozone concentration get increased at

Tropospheric ozone is a secondary pollutant, which means it’s produced by the action of sunlight on other pollutants. During the summer, and especially during heat waves, sunlight effect is maximum, and big quantities of tropospheric ozone are produced. Tropospheric ozone, which is a pollutant, mustn’t be confused with stratospheric ozone, which protects us from UV radiation, so it’s good for animals and plants. Tropospheric ozone is a powerful oxidant, and affects environment, people, plants, animals and materials due to this strong oxidant effect. Sunlight makes some particles at the atmosphere (for example the ones coming from cars exhausts) react and produce ozone. This ozone remains at the atmosphere and it irritates respiratory tract by inhalation, and skin, eyes and membranes by direct contact. When temperatures are very high, our pets pant in order to reduce their body temperature, but since panting means breathing very quickly, they breathe a higher volume of ozone, and the damage

midday and evening, and this is important, because we prefer to go for a walk with our dogs in the evening because temperatures are not so high, so they get exposed to this pollutant. Some of the most important effects of heat waves are caused by high ozone concentrations rather than high temperatures themselves. Unfortunately there is nothing we can do for reducing ozone environmental concentrations, because regulations for reducing atmospheric pollutant emissions are a task for the authorities, but one thing we can do is to choose a less dangerous hour for taking our dogs for a walk. Some extra info: www.agroambient.gva.es www.ecologistanenaccion.org

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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 or Call: 645 469 253 Harley is a gorgeous 6 month old little boy found on the streets. He is a happy, playful little boy, good with other dogs, cats and loves children. Harley is vaccinated, neutered and will fit into any family environment. He will be small/ medium size when fully grown.

Oliver is an 18 month old Beagle cross and sadly up for adoption as his owner is very poorly. He weighs around 9 kilos, is chipped, vaccinated, neutered and good with other dogs and children.

Harley have been adopted from our last edition. Paloma is 9 years old and had been kept a garage all her life. Her owner died and the new owner of the property just wanted to throw her out onto the street. She is a little nervous at first. She is currently having her vaccines and will be chipped and have a passport. She loves to be stroked and is very loving. She needs a family to give her everything that she should have had for the past 9 years ,she is good with children. Great temperament and gets on well with other dogs and cats, a super girl. Negrita The mother of Negrita strayed into an adjoining parcela and was kill by a dog. Since then she has been cared for and socialised by a couple living nearby. She is female and now approx 15 weeks.

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WHAT’S THAT IN THE CLOT? by Mark Etheridge

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Well it looks like I’ve been lumbered yet again with trying to think up something to write for this month’s GA Advertiser, it’s a tedious job but somebody’s got to do it. As the Spanish would say – estoy encargado con el mochuelo – I’ve been given a Little Owl. Wait, what? I am unable to fathom exactly why a charismatic small bird like the Little Owl should be considered to be a drudge by the Spanish. They are common throughout Spain, and their habit of perching out in the open during daylight hours makes them quite easy to see. In the Clot, you are likely to find one perched high in a dead tree – if you can approach it carefully without frightening it off, it will glare at you with those baleful eyes and I guarantee you will lose that particular staring competition by blinking first. There may be up to five pairs in the Clot, they are highly territorial birds and stay faithful to the same area, so much so in fact that when you find one, you are quite likely to see it in exactly the same place the following day! They can also be found out in the country, often in old ruined buildings and around

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K9 LOOKING FOR ANIMAL SHELTER MANAGERS K9 are looking for animal shelter managers to join their dedicated team of volunteers. This position would suit ideally a couple who already receive and income such as a pension. The post comes with free housing consisting of a modern 3 bedroom/2 bathroom villa with a pool in Pinoso. The property is set on 14000 sqm of land with kennels for up to 12 dogs and accommodation for 15 cats. Both areas have isolation pens for any emergency cases. You will work closely with the rest of the committee of K9 providing a high level of care for the animals we have. We are hoping to appoint to start early October 2018.

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CARLO Carlo is a small to medium sized dog who was abandoned outside the local vet clinic. Carlo is a very friendly dog, good with people of all ages and mixes well with other dogs. He has been castrated, vaccinated and micro chipped As Carlo is entering his twighlight years, we would also consider a foster home for him. K9 would be responsible for vet fees for fostered animals.

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