Gran Alacant Advertiser August 2010

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NEWS GA SPORTS CENTRE SANTA POLA SWIM GA 7th ANNIVERSARY GA 1st ANNIVERSARY GA COMMUNITY SPIRIT 16 GA BRITISH LEGION 23 SANTA POLA TRAIN 24 GA AND ROVER 32 GA WORLD CUP 50 SANTA POLA TOURIST INFO 54 GA GASP 58 GA BOWLS 62/63 GA VET 64 GA CLOT 67 GA NEWS DOG FOULING 68 WORDSEARCH 69 SUDOKU 70/71 GA MAP 70/71 TEL NUMBERS 72 GA BUS ROUTE 72 ALICANTE MAP 73 SANTA POLA MAP 74/75 LOCAL BUSES

Please let us know by the

14th of every month if you would like any changes to your advert

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

Last month she was in the Book launch article.

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JUST A NOTE: We do provide all of our advertisers with FREE design work and therefore ask that this work not be supplied and used by other publications.

Hello and welcome to our August issue.

By the time this magazine comes out, Gran Alacant will have held its own Fiesta, where for three successive evenings, there was something for everyone to enjoy, including a singing and dance routine from MABS, Gran Alacants Cancer Charity. (pictures in next months issue). It was very nice to see a British group performing in a predominately Spanish Fiesta.

We even had a shower of rain during the second evening, which was quite refreshing after the heat of the previous weeks.

This month we are seeing many more people about on GA. It is great to see them enjoying all of the facilities we have here on our urbanisation.

Have a good month.

Sandra and Barry

IF YOU ARE A REGULAR ADVERTISER WITH OUR MAGAZINE send us any pictures and report of any event you have held at your premises and we will publish it for you FOR FREE

Now that we seem to be the only magazine left in the area, with all of the local news and views, it is even more important to advertise locally with us.

We will not waste your advertising money, delivering copies of our Gran Alacant Advertiser to way off places, who will not be at all interested in your business.

PROBABLY the BEST ADVERTISING PRICES & SERVICE ON THE COSTAS 15 euro per month for a 40mm x 60mm advert 35 euro per month for a 90mm x 60mm advert 55 euro per month for a 128mm x 92mm advert 95 euro per month for a 153mm x 202mm advert 110 euro per month for a 153mm x 232mm advert including artwork and

free advertising on our website!!

PLEASE REMEMBER After our initial deliveries to over 100 outlets, we do top up during the month at:-

“Euronics”, “Quicksave” and the “Phoenix Restaurant”.

For a free quote contact Barry or Sandra on Home phone: 966 699 167 (answerphone available) or Email: laneinspain@hotmail.com or read the whole magazine on our website at www.granalacantadvertiser.com

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

A major problem to residents close to the Life Resort asked us for their help a few months back, as water was running from the resort, into their houses, when there was heavy rain, causing much distress.

The Town Hall have now solved the problem .

Talking of drains, the major work

between the GA Centre and the school is almost completed as the before and after pictures show.

They now have to tunnel under the road to link up with existing

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drainage. The top photo is one that we printed in our May issue, The second and third pictures show the work that has been carried out.

The first allotments on GA are now complete. 75% of them will be for the over 55始s and the remaining 25% for the over 30始s.

All names handed in to Loreto are being checked over, and people will be contacted. There are one or two qualifications. You have to have been on the padron for over 12 months, and be prepared to pay 50 euro per year for a four year period. Water usage is to be paid on top.

When everyone has been contacted and filled out the necessary paperwork, a public draw will take place for the pitches.

The allotments will officially open on September 10th and it is hoped all of the owners will take up their plots soon after this date.

A few residents are thinking that the GA train is owned by the town hall.

This is not true, it is a private enterprise, but the town hall do have a say in how it is run.

A resident had their pocket picked and asked where our police station is now situated. It is to be cited on the community centre car park, near to where the old unused taxi rank is. The police number to ring is 96 541 11 03 where information can be relayed to the Gran Alacant police car. You do have to go to the Guardia Civil police station in Santa Pola to make a

report. This is the station by the new fountain. (it is marked on our map of Santa Pola at the back of this magazine).

Last year a very successful night was had by all at a bring your own supper in front of the library. This is to take place again this year on August 20th.

You can ring 609 932 578 to book a space which will include table and chairs.

A large area of land is being cleared by the sports centre in Santa Pola on the Elche road. Why?.

The temporary bull ring for the Santa Pola festivals will be placed here and it is hoped that the area can be used for special large events, as there is nowhere in the town for large gatherings.

The council are building a bar down by the beach crossroads, so that over the busy hot summer, there is somewhere to buy food and drinks.

In our email section you will see fears that some of our residents have, regarding rubbish. We will email these contributers to book an appointment with Loreto for her to accompany them to the sites in question, to help eleviate their problems.

Our new landscaped roundabout is

the magazine. It was a wonderful atmosphere on GA when the final whistle went.

Congratulations to Spain.

The new train that runs between Gran Alacant and Santa Pola, along our wonderful coastline and into the square in Santa Pola is extending the trip to include Los Arenales. Watch their advertising to see if this happens during the month.

Our only Farmacia is to move from it始s present location. Towards the end of September it is moving to an area between Dunbars and the Life Resort.

We have marked it on our Gran Alacant map for you.

Our wonderful new sports centre will soon be ready.

Loreto took us into the arena to take photgraphs. You will be able to hire the hall by coming to the centre to book. It has a new purpose built floor, seating for spectators and the land shown around it, is to be used for many other sports, tennis included.

Pictures of this state of the art facility are on the next page.

More local news on pages 6/7/8 and throughout the magazine.

well under construction. We have a picture here, which may be out of date by the time that you read this news.

We must make mention of Spains World Cup win. We have pictures in

If you have news you would like us to print, please email it to us at the magazine.

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SPORTS CENTRE we will have on our doorstep here on GRAN ALACANT. What a

The Town Hall are to put all of our sporting facilites in one area here on GA. Everything on one site. To tennis fans who often ask us about facilities, yes there will be tennis courts provided.

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Over 700 swimmers took part in the

Tabarca to Santa Pola swim.

Our top three pictures show the ladies and mens winners.

In one picture you can even see an amputee being helped out of the water.

Pictures courtesy of Juan Manuel Molina and Xon Sempere and the underwater background picture courtesy of Victor Soriano y Gines GarcĂ­a.

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GS THE EVENIN RS E IN ENTERTA

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Pictures supplied to us by Fiona Murtagh from the 7th Anniversary of “O’Duills”.

Entertainment was provided by “Jimmy Mac” and “Terryoke”.

TILING SPECIALIST (your choice of tiles for the garden or house).

All types of BUILDING WORK undertaken SWIMMING POOLS (from start to finish within 4 weeks, all licenses and permissions included).

UNDERBUILD CONVERSIONS (you choose what you want.

1, 2, 3 bedrooms or just 1 large room for your own home cinema).

All work guaranteed!

Give SOL a call on 606 818 442 or E-mail solbuildersga@hotmail.com

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Below and on the next two pages are advertisers in the lovely Spanish town of

The town is on the bus route to Alicante from Gran Alacant.

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OFFER 2 for 1 on verifocal lenses.

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Tel: 965 688 692

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The best price for a great product NEUMĂ TICOS EL ALTEc/GABRIEL CISCAR 5 - EL ALTET

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we help you to exchange with the best prices

the best products for your car

Our OBJECTIVE is to advise you to the best products for your car

TEL/FAX: 96 568 7139 (English spoken) EMAIL: neumaticosaltet@confortauto.com Mon-Fri 8.30-14.00 & 16.00-20.00 Sat 9.00-13.00

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LOS BELGAS.. ..celebrated their first anniversary in July with a very successful night.

Congratulations to Kelly & Alain.

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT In an article in a previous issue, we reported on the landscaping of a secret garden, where the community could all get together.

In July over sixty people crammed into the secret garden for the 3.2f vs 3.2g petanque match .....which was won by 3.2f, the party went on well into the night and a great time was had by all including the community presidents.

How nice to see the wonderful spirit of people in Gran Alacant, summed up in the third picture with the different Nationalities.

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Sierra Mar

Thursdays 2.30.pm Hallelujah Housy - 9.30. pm Fun Quiz Fridays and Saturdays 9.30 Karaoke Saturdays 8.pm - 12 p.m. 2 for 1 Cocktails All live sports shown and we have Wifi Access

The Royal British Legion Gran Alacant Branch 3606 We would also like to thank the GA Advertiser for placing our advert in their magazine every month.

Monthly meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of every month in the Norwegian Club which is next to “Not Just Desserts� in the Sierra Mar Urbanisation.

The next Branch meeting will be held on September 7th 2010 at 7/7.30pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings and you do not have to be ex forces to join so why not come along and meet new/old friends.

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For further information please contact Chairperson Brian Hunt.

Mobile number 639917971 or email secretarybr3606@gmail.com

Sierra Mar

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

La Marina..La Marina..La Marina.

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in La Marina

La Marina..La Marina..La Marina.

CORNER PLOT, PRIVATE L SHAPED POOL, SALON LEADS OUT TO SUN TERRACE, DINING ROOM, OFFICE AREA, LARGE KITCHEN, 2 BEDROOMS, REFURBISHED BATHROOM, CAR PORT, OUTLOOK OVER GREEN AREA, SITUATED IN TRANQUIL CUL-DE-SAC. HACE ESQUINA, PISCINA PRIVADA EN FORMA DE L, SALON, TERRAZA, COMEDOR ,COCINA INDEPENDIENTE, 2 DORMITORIOS, CUARTO DE BAﾃ前 REFORMADO, TOLDO PARA EL COCHE, MIRANDO UNA ZONA VERDE, EN UNA ZONA MUY TRANQUILA. 149.000 Euros Ref: D2439

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

FULLY PAVED GARDENS, UNIQUE MARBLE FINISH TO EXTERIOR, UNDER STORAGE, PORCH, SALON WITH UNDER FLOOR HEATING, INDEPENDENT KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM, 2 BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, AIR CONDITIONING, CAR PORT, FULLY FURNISHED. PARCELA CON TERRAZO, TRASTERO, PORCHADA, SALON CON CALEFACCION BAJO EL SUELO, COCINA INDEPENDIENTE, GALERIA , 2 DORMITORIOS, CUARTO DE BAﾃ前, AIRE ACONDICIONADO, TOLDO PARA COCHE, SE VENDE AMUEBLADO. 130.000 Euros Ref: D1898

HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER AREA BOASTING A COMMUNAL SWIMMING POOL, GARDEN HAS OUTLOOK OVER POOL, GLAZED PORCH, SALON, INDEPENDENT KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM, 2 BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, FULLY FURNISHED, WITHIN 5 MINS OF AMENITIES. EN UNA ZONA MUY BUSCADA CON PISCINA COMUNITARIA, EL JARDIN MIRA HACIA LA PISCINA, PORCHADA ACRISTALADA, SALON, COCINA, GALERIA ,2 DORMITORIOS, CUARTO DE BAﾃ前, SE VENDE AMUEBLADO, A 5 MINUTOS DE LA ZONA Ref: D2442 COMMERCIAL. 133.000 Euros

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The advert right, shows the new tourist train that runs from Gran Alacant, around our lovely coast, and into the picturesque square in Santa Pola. When you get into Santa Pola, use our map in this magazine to find your way around. The pick up point on Gran Alacant is at the Carabassi complex and the route passes our lovely beaches and the new beach bars. As you can see, you can stop off at the beaches or bars and pick the train up on its way back from Santa Pola. A trip not to be missed.

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Two Men, Gran Alacant and a Rover 400 (part three)

After Valencia we settled down to the long stretch towards the wonders of Barcelona something the children were looking forward to ...the problem with motorway driving in Spain is the manhood extension four wheel drive drivers who have the art of coming within inches of your rear bumper (why do they do that) anyhow itʼs a pet hate of mine and many years ago while the Rover was still in England we had inline switch put in that would illuminate the break lights at the flick of a switch (legal) I don,t think so..but it has itʼs uses....on this trip it came into itʼs own .....many times a manhood extender would approach only for me to flick a switch ......you could see the whites of their eyes and sometimes even the attempt to move their faces away from their windscreen.ok ok...bad of me (un-lucky).

Many from Gran Alacant and from England were tracking us.. many I know had their doubts on the long trip reaching itʼs conclusion my mobile phone never stopped ringing and this was to get me in trouble As the miles passed the the constant phoning by family and friends became a problem...yes they were worried and I understood that ...the problem was my ringtone...my 24 year old son had installed a naughty ringtone (female orgasm) some weeks before and could I frick get it off.....Mike was driving the first time it went off and did his best not to start laughing but alas it was too late...how we did not crash God only knows....Mike said later that day once he regained his composure "that bloody ring tone of yours is going to get you in trouble"....and many miles down the line he was to be proved correct.

Barcelona was just 100 miles away and we passed Reus airport ...now this is the airport that Ryan Air claim is in Barcelona....but when booking a flight to Reus airport please put to the back of your mind the thought of coming out of the terminal building and hailing a taxi ..to start with there are no taxis and if there were it would cost you a shite load of money.

OK ...one hour after Reus (note the sarcasm) we came into Barcelona and what a lovely city it is ...in fact we were to see more of it than intended.

As we entered the lovely city of Barcelona we had fantastic views of the olympic village on our left and some great close up views of some huge cruise liners to our right the only problem with that is the olympic village should have been on our right and we should have been nowhere near the sea never mind a cruise liner (we were lost) well Mike was lost he was driving!!!

Not wanting to panic Mike anymore than he already was on this trip I thought it best to keep the truth from him....we then reached our first traffic jam and the screaming engine fell silent (donʼt panic Rover 400 fans she was just ticking over) the silents was broken by my mobile phone yep (female orgasm ring tone again) ..in a vain effort to shut the bloody thing up before I caused any more distress to our female passenger (pauline) I answered it as soon as I could. It was my wife "were ok just a little lost in Barcelona I will ring you back as soon as I can " I said ...as I put the phone away in my pocket I looked across to Mike who was looking at me and he looked less than happy "you just said weʼre lost " he said ....."no no no youʼre driving, youʼr loste" I said.. .with the traffic moving again he turned round and began to drive again laughing and muttering something about my ring tone getting us arrested one of these days.

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As it happens we followed the coast north and came across the motorway we required ...and soon we were heading for the land of frogs legs and snails. continued next month

CERAMICAS

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We are easy to find in Santa Pola

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MUNICIPLE OFF

THURSDAY MARKET

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Three different businesses together in one area.

ARMONIA

Patagonia Steakhouse for your food, GA Services for a wide range of facilities, and Armonia the hairdresser & beautician.

Patagonia Steak house also have a restaurant in the Sierra Mar section.

GA Services have a full page advert on page 33.

PELUQUERIA Y ESTETICA HAIRDRESSER & BEAUTICIAN

DESDE – SINCE 1982 UNISEX

UN NUEVO CONCEPTO EN PELUQUERIA

A NEW CONCEPT OF HAIRDRESSING

VEN, TE GUSTARA! COME & SEE

YOU´LL LOVE IT!

ENFRENTE DE – IN FRONT OF QUICKSAVE

TEL: 966 695 681

AVDA. ESCANDINAVIA 35, BLOQUE 7 LOCAL 10,

URB. GRAN ALACANT

1. A little old lady trying to cross the road when Fabio Capello sees her struggling. "Excuse me my dear, can you manage?" asks Capello. Little old lady replies "You got yourself into this mess, don't expect me to help you out" 2. What's the difference between a faulty jet engine and Wayne Rooney?

The jet engine eventually stops whining.

3.Three hours of football and Rob Green is still England's top scorer.

4.The England World Cup team visited an orphanage in South Africa yesterday.

"It's so good to put a smile on the faces of people constantly struggling and facing insurmountable odds" said Shiphiwe Modese, aged six.

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GA Services, Patagonia and Armonia

FICE, HEALTH CENTRE, LIBRARY

SPORTS CENTRE

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All charges against the intruder to the England dressing room have been dropped following a FIFA investigation. Apparently Rob Green let him in.

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The guy on death row in Utah got to pick his own firing squad.

He went for Rooney, Lampard, Heskey, Crouch and Gerrard.

ROOMS TO LET

in a private villa, suitable for all ages,

in the village of Valverde Private pool Wireless internet 10 mins from airport â‚Ź100 per week 966 638 340 or 615 678 563

Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Cafeteria and Bowling Green.

All in the one area, behind Super Valu.

See map at the back of this magazine.

Already established as one of the most popular restaurants in Gran Alacant, due to it’s excellent, varied, and reasonably priced menu. El Rincón de Monte y Mar will be offering a Special Menu throughout the year available between 1pm until 11-30pm.

In the restaurant from Monday to Friday a

Special lunch menu for only 8€.

restaurant & terrace for the evenings

cafeteria and beer house

This consists of a mixed salad, starter, main course and a sweet.

Plus coffee and a half bottle of wine, or an alternative drink, per person.

In the evenings in the restaurant we have

Special Evening menu for only 10€. Sat 12€.

Bread, tomato, alioli, mixed salad, apertiser, main course, sweet, coffee, or drink, or 1/2 bottle of wine per person.

Special in the restaurant or the cafeteria:

bowling green

Hamburger, with chips 3€.

Baquette with chips 3€

Sunday Lunch **STAR MENU** €12.

Bread, tomato, alioli, apertiser, mixed salad, mixed starters, main course of meat or fish or paella, sweet, coffee or drink or 1/2 bottle of wine per person

summer pool

The cafeteria is open all day for breakfasts, tapas, snacks, baguettes, sandwiches etc, all at reasonable prices.

There is music and dancing every Saturday night.

NEW area for pool

Karaoke Thurday & Friday evenings in paradise cafeteria. Come & sing along with us.

For enquiries or bookings please phone: 966 697 897 / 966 697 483

For bowling green information please phone: 696 18 60 20

burgers, pizzas, all snacks

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Ctra Elche nยบ 13 Santa Pola Motobikes - Scooters - Buggies - Mini bikes - All accessories

telephone 966693333

New motobikes resale motobikes Scooters Mini bikes Buggies

LEONART 125cc motorbikes can be ridden on a car license

All accessories: Helmets Clothes etc Full workshop

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What a night...to be in Spain.... when the cup was won. are you in our pictures?

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Gran Alacant Services has now been taken over by Richard from Sol Computers. We wish Peter, the former owner, best wishes for the future. Richard will continue the existing services and add all of his own computer skills.

See his advert below, showing all that he can now offer you.

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The Osteopathy below, can be found beside the library

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For Adoption URGENY APPEAL: This purebred Boxer was seen taking shade from the hot sun under a road bridge. After seeing him there for a few days a lady fed him and supplied him with water. She telephoned us and although we were full and had no space available we decided to rescue the dog. After numerous phone calls pleading for assistance a lady we know that has her own private dog rescue facility in her finca agreed to take him in. A thorough examination by our vet revealed that he has Leishmania and Heartworm disease. He is also ultra anaemic due to the millions of fleas that had infested his body. He has had a blood transfusion for this and we hope that he will survive the next course of highly traumatic treatment that he will undergo to eliminate the heartworms. If he survives this he will then receive treatment for the Leishmania. He is just 4 years old, we have named him Del Boy. Can you sponsor Del Boy to help us pay for the expensive treatment he needs; please call us on 611 606 001 or email k9club@lamarina.info URGENT APPEAL: These four small dogs look terrified, and they are. They were been thrown into a disused old reservoir in the middle of nowhere, with no means escape, no water and no food, just left to die in this sweltering basin. It was by pure chance that they were seen before it was too late. When we arrived they were so frightened they did their best to avoid rescue by hiding among all the dead brush and debris in the concrete pit. It took our volunteers hours to rescue all four of them. This is the first photo that one of our volunteers took of them shortly after they arrived at the vet clinic, in the pen huddled together for reassurance. The smallest one is a female and the other three are male.

Can you help to foster one or two of them or perhaps you would like to become a sponsor to supply urgently needed funds that the K9 Club can use to provide all the treatment necessary to bring them back to good health and then find each one a loving new home?

This Airedale Terrier was dumped from a small van in an urbanisation during a rain storm. The white van had written in English on the side ‘Home Nursing’ and also had different coloured logos or images on it.

This dog then laid in a field next to spot where he was dumped for three days. Nearby neighbours became concerned about him and fed him until he was willing to be rescued. He is very gentle and his age is 1 year. His name is Boycee.

A lady that was putting her waste into a green basura heard a little noise from inside, she removed a plastic bag that was tied and sealed. These two kittens were inside the bag. She took the kittens and called us. They are just 5 weeks old and after a couple of days in the vet clinic they were declared in good health. They are now available for adoption.

For more information please call 676 447 682 Email: k9club@lamarina.info To view more animals for adoption please go to: www.petsinspain.info

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MUNICIPLE OFFICE, HEALTH CENTRE, LIBRARY

HOMEFINDERS, & DESTINATIONS

See Homefinders 2 page spread advert on centre pages

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Urb: Brisamar GA0033 Duplex, corner, 2 bed, 2 bath, terrace, solarium, a/c, fully furnished, tennis courts and com pool. Gated community 120,000 euro

Urb: Monte y Mar GA0025 Duplex, 2/3 beds, 2 bath, sea views, basement/3 bed, fully furnished, solarium and communal pool.

Top GA 138,000 euro

Urb: Monte y Mar GA0005 Apartment, ground floor, 3 bed, 1 bath, fully furnished, sea views, 800mtr to beach, great location and comunal pool.

114,000 euro

Urb: Monte y Mar GA0030 Detached villa, 3 bed, 3 bath, furnished, sea views, private pool and plot 300+ sqm, Jacuzzi and basement.

Bottom GA 295,000 euro

Urb: Monte y Mar GA0145 Detached villa, 3 bed, 3 bath, fully furnished, aircon/heating, private pool and plot 400 m2.

Bottom GA 265,000 euro

Urb: Monte y Mar GA0084 Detached villa, 3 bed, 3 bath, plot 450sqm, fireplace, large solarium, furnished and sea views

Urb: Monte y Mar GA0023 Apartment, ground floor, corner, 3 bed, 1 bath, furnished, glazed terrace, communal pool and off road parking.

125,000 euro

D L O S

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D L O S

Urb: Altomar II GA0033 Apartment, ground floor, glazed terrace, 2 bed, 1 bath, fully furnished, garden, easy parking and 3 com swimming pools 89,950 euro

Urb: Puerto Marino GA0049 Apartment, corner , ground floor, 2 bed, 1 bath, furnished, large plot terrace, a/c heating, com pool and close to amenities 123,950 euro

265,000 euro

D L O S

Urb: Monte y Mar GA0098 Apartment, ground floor, 2 bed, 1 bath, fully furnished and immaculate, com swimming pool.

Gated complex.

97,000 euro

Urb: Puerto Marino GA0068 Duplex, 2 bed, 2 bath, fully furnished, large terraces, garden, a/c heating, com pool and close to amenities 130,000 euro

Urb: Monte y Mar GA0124 Bungalow, 2 bed, 2 bath, fully furnished, large solarium, private parking, conservatory, fire place and communal pool, 129,000 euro

Urb: Monte y Mar GA0032 Apartment, top floor, 2 bed, 1 bath, furnished, countryside views and communal pool.

Gated complex.

Urb: Monte y Mar GA0008 Villa, 5 bed, 5 bath, 2 kitchens, 2 lounges, fully furnished, sea views, Jacuzzi, aircon/heating, basement. Bottom GA 285,000 euro

Urb: Montefaro GA0028 Semi-detached bungalow, 2 bed, 2 bath, large solarium, terraces, aircon/heating, furnished, com pool and a gated complex 162,000 euro

98,500 euro

SECOND OFFICE OPENING September in GA CENTRE. Easy to use web page updated daily in Spanish and English.

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Seven pages of advertsing this month, from businesses at the Carabassi Complex.

The advertisers offer you everything from food, drinks, live entertainment and shopping.

The advert below is for “The Phoenix� Lounge Bar re launch PARTY, with FREE drinks.

Upstairs on the far right

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EXTENSIVE all day food & drinks

phone: 9666 98 383 email: oduills@hotmail.com

"GOOD TIMES AT O'DUILLS".

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Well its been and gone and we would like to thank everyone who came and helped us celebrate our 7th year, also all the staff who worked extra hard and a big thanks to Terry (TERRYOKE), Jimmy (JIMMY Mac) who as always gave us a great nights entertaiment as you can see from our pictures “Good times at Oduills� everyone had a great night.

AUGUST ENTERTAIMENT AT ODUILLS We will be having live music with Jimmy Mc on Sun 1st, 15th and also 29th.

Mr. Bonjangles on Friday 6th and 20th.

Tuesday nights will be Rock Night with local band SIDEBURN, playing all the great rock classics.

Then of course there will be TERRYOKE playing every Wednesday and Saturday night plus Mondays, Fridays and Sundays every other week.

Food plays a very big part in the business of Oduills and one we take very seriously that is why we listen to everything you have to say about our food and the service.

We serve food from 10am with a wide range of breakfast inc. vegetarian, all served with homemade brown bread, potatoes and soda farls. Home made beef & Guinness Pie, Chicken&Ham Pie and Fish Pies, the best in Beef fillets and sirloin steaks cooked only to the way you like it, homemade burgers, lasagnes, pastas ie., carbonara, seafood taglitelle and one of our favourates mixed fish pancake, then sit back and enjoy one of our homemade desserts with a wide range of coffees.

With staff who have been with us and help us build a long term bar and restaurant you will always meet someone you know at Oduills Thank you all for the last 7 years and looking forward to the next seven.

Chris & Maribel.

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Los Belgas and Absolutely Fabulous are on the upper floor and the Yellow Submarine is downstairs

closed s Tuesday

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Absolutely Fabulous The perfect Gift Shop

Quality branded womens and mens wear (up to size 26) Commercial Centre Carabassi 1st floor, next to the Dutch Restaurant Tres Besos.

chers Gift Vou cards Loyalty

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AVENIDA de NORUEGA GRAN ALACANT TEL: 966698705 CARABASSI COMPLEX

ON THE TERRACE AT HISPANIA kick offs, not covered by Sky.

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Aquarius, Sandhills and the Phoenix are all on the upper floor.

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VILLA IN LOS LIMONEROS

(desirable urbanisation minutes from Gran Alacant) Realistically priced for a quick sale at 300k On a rarely available plot over 2300 sq metres it has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms ( one en suite ) and a cloakroom with scope for extension.

Outside there is an 8x4 pool and a fabulous pool bar and BBQ area and established gardens.

Private cul-de-sac location yet minutes drive to the beach and local amenities too!

Must be viewed email: harris_bits@hotmail.com or fixedline 966699187

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Tel: John or Denise Hutt 966 198 902

"available for short term holiday let"

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Hi everybody!

This month in the Costa Blanca you can enjoy so many different activities that is impossible to for further information please ring: 966 692 276

describe them all, however this could be a good sample.

There are the cultural events held in Santa Pola and in Gran Alacant: In the Costa Blanca every day you can enjoy a fiesta or a parade in different villages or towns,

Elche” Cultural World Heritage Event 11th to 15th

main parades of Moors and Christians in Aspe 1st

and “Nit de l’Alba” 13th fantastic display of fire

to 8th, Cocentaina 7th to 10th, Elche 9th to 12th,

works in Elche, not less important and impressive

Verger 9th to 16th, Castell de Castells 16th to 22nd “Castell de L’Olla” 8th in Altea a beautiful Benilloba 13th to 18th, Xixona 20th to 24th,

combination with fire works and music, just to

Camp de Mirra 22nd to 26th.

have an idea there will be burnt more than seven

In Castalla there will be young bulls running in the

thousand kilos of powder.

street from 6th to 12th.

Remember these are just approximate dates, enjoy

Also really special activities like “Misterio de

yourselves

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WELCOME to QUESADA Turn left just before these Arches

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MONTE Y MAR

3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 353m2 plot, private parking Very private rear garden.

Stunning views to the front.

Being sold fully furnished Grills & air-conditioning

€282.000

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3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Fully Furnished inc. white goods Full roof top solarium

with Jaccuzzi Stunning views, established gardens Private parking, must be viewed

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Very large property with pool Fully licenced under build 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms Fantastic panaramic views Top quality furniture through

out 164 m2 living area, 300m2 plot Ref No. L90 €299.000 MONTE Y MAR

Very large property with 7 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 Kitchens & 2 Lounges.

Private parking, large private pool. Large under build, could

be used as a profitable letting business.

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3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Furnished, air con, grills, nets Enclosed porch offering further

living accommodation

Private parking, electronic gates, large pool. Large

storage area in underbuild (incredible price) €285.000 REF NO. L86

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OPEN 10am 4pm

'On behalf of all members of GASP Theatre may I say a very big 'thank you' to all of you who attended our first offering of entertainment in Gran Alacant. I am pleased to report that we made a profit of approx. 500â‚Ź and we will be making a small donation to the local school.

Our next production will be 'Habeas Corpus', a brilliant comedy by Allan Bennett, to be peformed in the Casa del Cultura on Saturday and Sunday, 23rd and 24th October, 2010.

Many of you have asked 'why it is being performed in Santa Pola and not here in Gran Alacant'? The answer is quite simple. The room at the Life Resort does not have any facilities for the staging of plays: lighting, curtains, dressing rooms, etc.

It also costs us 300â‚Ź to stage a two night event. The Casa del Cultura is a fully equipped professional theatre with all the necessary facilities and does not cost us a cent. Everything is provided free of charge including the use of their own dedicated technical staff, printing of posters, tickets and publicity in their own magazine of forthcoming events. Who could look a gift horse like this in the mouth?

UK local authorities take note!

I hope you will continue to support us and rest assured we will be staging future events in the Life Resort but on a much smaller scale.

In the meantime if any of you out there are dying to 'tread the boards', help backstage or front of house then please contact me, David Ashley on 966 181 113 or 628 774 461. Your help will be greatly appreciated!

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Thermo Auricular Therapy Continued Hopi Ear Candles Ear Candles are used to relieve ear, sinus, nose, throat, and head problems as well as stimulate the lymph and metabolism of the body.

What does it treat? Ear Candles should be considered for: Irritations in the ears (otitis) Catarrh and sinusitis Snoring Migrains Glue ear (although not if grommets are in place) Colds, flu and sore throats Rhinitis/hay fever Noises in ears (tinnitus) Excessive excitement and stress Relief of pressure before flying or driving NB Ear candles will not be used if there is a perforated ear drum, grommets or infection in the ear.

What are Ear Candles?

The candles are hollow tubes made from organic linen impregnated with beeswax, honey, St Johns Wort and medicinal herbs such as sage and chamomile. They have a filter towards the bottom

which prevents any liquid wax or candle residue from entering the ear. The candle works on a chimney principle, drawing many impurities to the surface. They also equalize the pressure in the head and ears and the healing vapour can protect and soothe irritation, stimulate the lymph glands and also the immune system.

What happens during a treatment?

You lie on a couch with your head comfortably to one side and I then place the lighted candle carefully in your ear. I then place my hands gently around the base of the candle, protecting your head, there is absolutely no danger and no possibility of burning. The candle is extinguished before it reaches my hands and so a long time before it will reach your head. After repeating the other ear you will receive a gentle, healing head massage that will enhance the effects of the candles.

Does it hurt?

No. as the candle burns you may experience gentle reassuring warmth, and you will hear a pleasant soft crackling sound – like a distant sparkler, or seashell.

If you are interested, have any questions please call me at my salon (see advert below) Next month I will discuss Minx Nails See you then Dott

Now doing Eyelash Extentions and all the way from Hollywood Minx Nails, call salon for details.

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One of Santa Pola’s big sporting events the

FIFTH SANTA POLA OPEN MIXED RINKS takes place on the 21st - 22nd - 23rd of September.

The competition is sponsored by the Santa Pola Council, with 1,000 euro of prize money.

There are team entries from all over Spain, and this year there are also entries from the UK. There will be a players dinner and on the last day a buffet, followed by a Flamenco show for all to enjoy.

The bowls club would like to thank Antonio, our owner, his family and staff for their continued support to the bowls committee and members of the club.

The Mayor of Santa Pola, Miquel Zaragoza , comments on how the work of the Monte Mar Bowls & Social Club, stands out each year into the centre of attention of citizens of several countries.

This helps to spread the name of Santa Pola, on the tourist scene.

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Sponsored by

Super Valu Our club captain John Chapman is celebrating his 70th birthday by undertaking a sponsored walk across England during July. The route will be between his former home on the Thames Estuary at Basildon, to the club chairman’s house on the Severn Estuary. John will be following the course of the Thames Path and then joining the Kennet and Avon Canal, then along the river Avon to Bristol where it overlooks the Severn Estuary.

John initially thought that he would travel by canoe, but on investigating the number of locks to be negotiated along the different canal systems and the carrying of his canoe and effects between them he thought better of it. He also considered skiing (But no snow), also roller skating, (But no smooth paths) and cycling (But he doesn’t like vaseline???). John finally settled on walking because he wanted to capitalise on his leg muscle building programme that he gets from his regular travel from his front door to his car.

We wish him every success and hope that he returns to us fitter and wiser.

All proceeds of the sponsorship will be donated equally between the British Heart Foundation, the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation and the person who estimates the closest distance John will have travelled on the sponsorship forms at the club.

You can also donate to this worthy cause by following the link below:http:// original.justgiving.com/johnchapmandonations This is the first progress report received from John on Friday 9th July "I started my walk as planned on Friday 2nd. It

was an exceptionally warm day and the little toe on my right foot was suffering already. On Saturday the weather was a bit cooler in the morning but warmed considerably in the afternoon.

My British Heart Foundation shirt arrived in the morning so I was wearing red-- and by the end of the long hot day my spherical appendages were the same colour. Terry Errington (Club vice captain) tried to warn me about that! However I managed to reach Tower Bridge and I was quite pleased, although the scenery of the East End was pretty depressing.

Sunday I had an enforced "rest day" while my blisters recovered.

the trips where John Caiger, Pat Harman and Alan Ashberry overcame strong opposition from the home team. Monte Mar gained 64 shots to La Siesta’s 102 and so the two extra points also went to the home team. Overall the points were 10 to La Siesta and 2 to Monte Mar. Total shots for 64 Shots against 102 Points for 2 Points against 10

Monte mar Internal Sunset League The team of Lynne, Chris, Bill and Dave had another good win to stay on top of the table. They now lead the table by 4 points with three games to go but any of the top three could still win the league.

Gobi League Friday 16th July Monte Mar against La Marina Another good win for Monte mar beating our old friends from La Marina by 10 points to 4. Well done to the winning skips Colin, Brian, David and Bill, two wins out of two. Keep it up Monte mar.

Results for home games Tony Pardo, Danny Redgwell and Gordon Hemming lost by 15 to 25.

Lyn Armitage, Pat Harman and Colin Armitage won by 21 to 17.

David Smy, Charlie Beaven and Brian Harman won by 26 to 16.

Results for away games Denise Ashbury, Harry Dobson and Alan Ashbury lost by 13 to 21.

John Caiger, Bob Mallett and Dave Melville won by 25 to 15.

Babs Caiger, Bill Clifton and Bill Young won by 20 to 11 Total shots for - 120 Shots against – 105 Points for - 10 Points against – 4

New Bowls Club at Vistabella This week saw the opening of the new bowls club at Vistabella and Monte Mar had two teams entered in their first one-day tournament. One of our teams came fourth in the tournament and we were all treated to lunch by the organisers. The facilities there are excellent and we wish the Costa’s latest club all the best for the future.

Thanks to Ian, Sue, Allen, Eduardo and the rest of the team for a great day and superb hospitality.

Please visit our web site at www.montemarbowls.com for more info about Monte Mar Bowls and social Club.

New members are always welcome.

King's Cup League Wednesday 14th July Away to La Siesta This week Monte Mar visited La Siesta and came away with only two points. Our only win was in

John Chapman is on the right receiving a trophy from our club chairman Mike Farrelly.

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GRAN ALACANT EVANGELICAL TABERNACLE Do married people live longer than single ones or does it only seem longer?

A Bible Believing Church

Ava Escandinavia, 72 Gran Alacant Invite you to join us for

Sunday service, every Sunday @ 11.30 am Evening service 6 pm Bible study Tuesday mornings 10-30 am Opposite Quicksave supermarket.

Tel. 966 695 798 A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing.

She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work.

As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.

The girl replied, 'I'm drawing God.' The teacher paused and said, 'But no one knows what God looks like.'

Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, 'They will in a minute.'

Son: 'Mum, when I was on the bus with Dad this morning, he told me to give up my seat to a lady.'

Mom: 'Well, you have done the right thing.'

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Son:

'But mum, I was sitting on daddy's lap.'

The “Gran Alacant Advertiser� is excessable on the four local forums shown here, making our advertisers and all their information, available to thousands of readers, in addition to our printed copies. Your advert will be seen on forums in: Gran Alacant, La Marina, Almoradi, Dolores, Quesada, Rojales, Santa Pola, Guardamar, Alicante, Torrevieja, San Miguel, Horadada & San Pedro

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

WISDOM BY THE LOCALS FOR THE LOCALS

On a local level, residents of, and visitors to, the Gran Alacant area are already benefiting greatly from a newly founded local site - www.granalacantforum.es here local and national information is posted by local people for local people. The Forum's simple aim is: "To provide a friendly internet meeting place for residents of, and visitors to, Gran Alacant, in order to enrich our lives with words that inform, educate and entertain."

Its motto is 'Rhetoric with Respect'.

As you would expect, you and your opinions will be treated with respect. No one need be hesitant in writing something for members to read. Simply show respect and receive respect. Of course you don't need to write anything, maybe you'd prefer to be a reader and use

www.gaforum.es

as you would a daily newspaper. It is great for that too.

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TRAVELLING BY CAR WITH PETS During the summer, long or short distance car trips become more common, and many people usually take their pets with them.

The latest Spanish traffic rules don’t specify how to carry the animals in the car, they just say, same as the objects you carry in the car, the animal mustn’t interfere the driver tasks in any way. Violating this rule implies €100 fine (no penalty points, because it’s considered a minor violation). This is about legal implications, but what we really care about, is protecting our pets (and ourselves) when an accident happens: we mustn’t forget that, in case of a frontal crash, a 10 kg dog, if it is not properly attached, will smash our seat weighing as much as an elephant, because the sudden deceleration will multiply several times the real weight of the dog, so imagine how serious may be the damage for the human occupants of the car if this happens.

There are different options for protecting pets when travelling by car, and all of them are legal

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(remember traffic rules don’t speak about specific fixation systems. All they say is they must be “sufficient”), but some of them are better than others depending on the size and characteristics of the animal: -Cats. The most logical option is, of course, a cat carrier.

You can, for example, put it on the car floor, between front and rear seats. If the trip lasts 4 hours or more, the cat should get out of the carrier for having some water and going to the toilet, always with a harness on, and in quiet places. Of course, an animal should never stay alone in a car in summer (high risk of a fatal heat stroke).

-Small dogs. They normally feel comfortable in a carrier, same as cats. They should go for a walk every time you stop for having a rest.

-Large dogs. In this case, a proper carrier is normally too big for an average car, so they should travel one of this ways: -In the back part of the car, isolating them from the front seats with a net or similar.

-Using a special harness which gets fastened to the human safety belt attachment (much better if you use a double harness for two attachment points, because the fixation it provides is much more efficient). Not every net or harness is valid. You can get the right ones easily in Vet practices or car spares shops.

These two systems are also valid for cats and small dogs, but not as safe for them as the carrier.

passengers and pedestrians, there are some Animal Protection laws which are supposed to protect animal welfare, so, we must remind you that, due to Animal Protection laws, it’s absolutely forbidden to carry animals in the boot (we mean an ordinary boot, not the one of a van or station-wagon car).

Liliana Aldeguer CerdĂĄn col 793 English translation by Sergio Reina Esteban col 747

In the other hand, apart from Traffic rules which are supposed to protect driver,

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WHAT’S THAT IN THE CLOT?

by Mark Etheridge

If God had intended us to exercise, he wouldn’t have invented pastelerias. Well, that’s my excuse anyway, obviously from my visits to the Clot a lot of other people seem to think that exercise is good for you, as they jog along purple-faced and panting in the heat.

I suppose it gives you a good workout, but you can get that even with a leisurely stroll through the Clot. There is always the chance of giving your heart a severe jolt, as has happened to me several times, when an enormous dinosaur thingy crashes through the undergrowth right by your feet when you are least expecting it.

Actually it’s not a dinosaur, even though it looks like one – it is the Ocellated Lizard, which can grow to one metre or more (over three feet in old money). Most of the lizards in the Clot are a lot smaller than this, but this particular species thrives here. It is probably more common than you might realise, as it keeps itself away from human contact as far as possible by hiding away in burrows which it either digs for itself, or occupies abandoned rabbit burrows, but there is always that chance of getting your adrenaline rush if you come upon one unexpectedly.

My photo shows a youngish lizard about half a metre in size, which I found near the Charco de Contacto hide; there is another one which lurks just around the corner on the track going North which is a lot bigger! You can see the blue spots on its flank which identify this species, although they can be even more brightly coloured than the one in the photo.

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They feed on insects, particularly large beetles, but they will also rob birds nests, and occasionally they will take frogs, other reptiles and small mammals, as well as fruit and other plant matter. They are found throughout Spain, as well as Southern France and Italy, preferring areas which are open to the sun, and can live in the driest of terrains. They hibernate in their burrows from October until March or April, depending on the prevailing temperates.

One thing you don’t want to do is to try and catch one; although they can be kept as pets and become quite tame; in the wild if cornered they can inflict a nasty bite which will usually become severely infected unless treated immediately. But don’t worry, they are far more scared of you!

The Spanish name is Lagarto; those of you who have travelled extensively in Spain may have come across a dish called Lagarto com Tomate in Extremadura. If you have dined on this, then yes, you have been eating this lizard, and although they are now a protected species throughout Iberia, apparently certain restaurants can “arrange” this dish if warned in advance.

And with that stomach-churning thought, I’ll see you next month

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

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Hi Barry and Sandra

Genuine emails to our magazine

Can you tell me the best way to get a dustbin moved from the side of my house.

I live on Avenida Escandanavia opposite Max Coop and the dustbin is on the road in Calle Canaries. the stench from it is terrible is as much as by the late afternoon you are unable tos ist out in the garden cause the smell is so bad.

Most and possibly all of the rubbish is placed in it by Max Coop themselves.

I don't see why the dustbin cannot be placed back into the Supermarket's car park.

Hope you can help.

Barbara Turnbull ex RBL Treaurer

Dear Barry & Sandra,

I live in Calle Holanda, there is a piece of land at the very end of that road which belongs I believe, to Masa. It is fenced off but there is a constant problem with fly tipping by builders and gardeners who break open the fence and dump rubbish.

It looks terrible and really lets the area down.There is also a big tin shed which was used

by Masa to store building materials. It is falling down and a complete eyesore, whether it is on Masa land or land belonging to the council I am not sure but needs to be removed.Can anything be done to clear this area up and stop people using it as a tip.

Only yesterday there was a gardener working on one of the villas pruning trees and dumping it all in this spot.

If you can give us any ideas on what we can do to try and get this stopped we would be very grateful.

Thank you Peter & Maggie Harris.

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We at the magazine are often asked by establishments, (who do not advertise with us), if they can stock copies of our magazine.

We always give priority to those that advertise with us, and we determine areas where we want as much coverage as possible for our advertisers and loyal readers.

This is why we very carefully pick out our delivery points.

We have our three main delivery outlets where we top up with extra copies during the month, where these venues let us know when they require more copies.

Ask at these three venues Qiucksave up the hill, Phoenix, down the hill, and Euronics, at the GA Centre, if you would like a copy.

Feedback from all of our distribution points are telling us just how popular our magazine is, compared to others, so we do our best to provide all of our readers with copies.

DOG FOULING PETITION We would like to thank all of you who signed our dog fouling petition, over 300 of you in fact.. Thanks to O’Duills and Dick Turpins for all of their work in getting names added.

We handed in all of the names to the Town Hall this month.

We are not against dogs, we have our own, Pepsi, who we love dearly.

So many residents and visitors to our urbanisation are appalled at the amount of dog fouling.

We are asking for a Dog Warden, who can be financed by the fines given out to offenders, so as not to cost the Town Hall any financial outlay.

If you have problems, please telephone us on 966 699 167

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SUDOKU ANSWERS ON GRAN ALACANT MAP PAGE

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: easy

DOODLE AREA

Difficulty rating: medium

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A map to help you find places of interest, and the locaton of all of 8 CARABASI BAR COMPLEX (DOWN THE HILL) SANDHILLS PHOENIX PHOENIX LOUNGE BAR O始DUILLS - LOS BELGAS YELLOW SUBMARINE HISPANIA - AQUARIUS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS

SCHOOL

ALLOTMENTS

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PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA

PLAZA MAYOR

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Vet GA Exotics Darby始s Chippy Monte Mar cafe & restaurant Flannagans Simple Spanish Mortgages

GA BOWLS CLUB

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TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Euronics

EURONICS ELECTRICAL

3 PROPOSED SITE FOR A NEW HEALTH CENTRE, AND A SECOND SCHOOL

CHIROPODY & PHYSIOTHERAPY

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Aquagest 24hr............. ..........902 250 170 Aeropuerto..............................966 919 000 Ayuntamiento-Gran Alacant. ............966 692 276 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

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

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NOT JUST DESSERTS LEGENDS PATAGONIA no.2 STEAK HOUSE TOURIST INFORMATION

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

PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA

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ARMONIA HAIR SALON &

HOMEFINDERS/SOLEIL DESTINATIONS GRANNET G.A. SERVICES & SOL COMPUTERS

PHONE NUMBERS

Iberdrola................................901 202 020 Local Police...........................092 Local Police...........................966 696 035 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......................................965 292 036 Telefonica..............................1004

PATAGONIA no.6 STEAK HOUSE

below, ARE THE BUS TIMES TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT. THE MAIN BUS TIMETABLES ARE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES

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ORBITAL BUS ROUTE ON GRAN ALACANT

Let the bus take the strain. Air conditioned and the cheapest transport on GA. Stops near you, every 30 minutes.

Below, and on the next page are maps of Alicante, and Santa Pola to help find your way around. The Santa Pola map includes our advertisers.

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

It also includes our advertisers

Sureste

Leonart

Guardia Civil

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

SANTA POLA FOOTBALL STADIUM

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

9. Tourist info 12. Salt Lake museum 13. Civic & Social Centre 15. Casa de Cultura 16. Lyneli hair 18 Santa Pola Marina.

19. Bailen

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

29. Pola Max shopping centre

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WEEKDAYS SANTA POLA to ALICANTE

WEEKDAYS ALICANTE to SANTA POLA

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SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS SANTA POLA to ALICANTE

SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS ALICANTE to SANTA POLA

Train Stop, Masa Complex above SuperValu

Daily Specials Small Cod or Haddock and Chips (with a slice of bread and butter, peas or beans and a pickled onion) €5.00 Large Cod or Haddock and Chips €6.00 Large Cod or Haddock, mushy peas or beans Glass of wine, beer or soft drink Ice cream and fruit €10.00

August opening hours open 7 days a week

Fully air conditioned inside, front and back terrace with tv, pool table and bar football, Internet access.

A large selection of sweets and chocolates, whippy icecream and slush puppies.

Monday..........12.30- late Tuesday.........5pm - late Wednesday....5pm - late Thursday........5pm - late Friday.............12.30- late

Free delivery on orders over €10.00

Saturday........12.30- late Sunday..........5pm - late

Eat in or take away.

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