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Hello everyone,
Our front cover picture for our June edition is of a vibrant sunset from “Clot de Galvany” Arenales del Sol (Elx) taken and supplied to us by M Luisa Sanchez Perez. See this has been the warmest April since 1927, global warming? Nice that summer started nice and early this year.
Nice to see the locals frequenting the bars for the football matches involving the big Spanish teams.
Pictures in this issue which we attended, at the Darts presentation night, at Mariatos Kitchen IV. Over 100 guests made it a very memorable evening.
The advert on pages 22 and 23 IS meant to be upside down. Not Barry having a senior moment.
Have a good month Sandra & Barry Our little dog from the front cover has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her? Last month she was on page 60 in the parade.
STILL the BEST ADVERTISING PRICES & SERVICE ON THE COSTAS 15 euro per month for a 40mm x 60mm advert
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including FREE artwork/design and free advertising on our website!!
Advertising prices still the same as when we launched in January 2005
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We at your Gran Alacant Advertiser continue to bring you all of the news, including that from our Gran Alacant Councillor, Loreto Cascales, as we have since May 2005. It is our perogative at the magazine, NOT to update this 2005 picture, as we all looked a great deal younger!!! Hi Barry, This year there has been a number of firebombing incidents in Avda Polonia. In January there were several incidents on one night - at least 3 gardens set alight (inc my own causing about 250 euros of damage) & a rubbish bin. Thankfully the Police attended promptly & extinguished the fires quickly. In my case they prevented the fire reaching our gas supply pipe! This incident took place around midnight on Saturday night & it would seem the firesetter was moving along Polonia from the bar area going west. On 27th April at around midnight, there was a further incident when a motorcycle was set alight inside the entrance to Monte y Mar phase 4, Avda Polonia. This caused a spectacular blaze, but thanks to quick response from neighbours & the police, the fire was extinguished, but not before the bike was written off completely. Fortunately, the fire did not reach the petrol tank! Again, the indication is that the culprit was somebody moving westward along Polonia from the bar area. This is a very worrying trend. The culprit apparently uses an accelerant & does not care how serious the outcome could be. In your conversations with Loreto would it be possible to find out if the Police have any plans to deal with this problem? For example, increased patrols around the area around midnight might be a disincentive to the culprit(s). Thanks - Chris & Penny Rooke Loreto tells us that the local police/guardia civil, are always patrolling around GA. ---------------Dear Barry and Sandra It was suggested we try telling you about our problem accessing the Clot while on holiday in case you are able to ask Loreta if she can help at all. At the entrance there are three large six foot posts barring access to any disabled person in a wheelchair or mobility scooter. My husband is a permanent wheelchair user and we borrowed a mobility scooter to get around while out on holiday and were really disappointed not to be able to do some birdwatching and photography in the Clot, something that means a lot to my husband as other activities are impossible for him. We met other disabled people while out there who were residents and also using the same mode of transport who, obviously, would not be able to gain access either. Can anything be done about this restriction in access which I am sure will disappoint many others in the future.
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Many Thanks Hazel Lowdon We have taken the pictures shown. There is access from the picnic area for wheelchair users. -------Much work taking place at the Gran Alacant Comercial Centre during the month of May. The new petrol pumps are coming along nicely and workmen were busy pedestrianising the road that runs along outside Mercadona. (pictures below).
-----------Congratulations to Elche football club in securing a point in a 0-0 home draw against Barcelona, which keeps them in La Liga for next season. ------------Dear Sandra & Barry Would like to know whether there will be a map of the new track across the sierra to Santa Pola hope you enjoyed the uk. All the best Sheila Mitchell We have asked for a map to be emailed to us. We will print this when it arrives. -----------If you want to dump big size rubbish and do not have a car to take it to the municipal tip near to the lighthouse, urbaser will collect it from your house and take it for you. Phone: 96 669 39 55 phone number for urbaser rubbish
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The forecourt of the Municipal Office of Gran Alacant hosted dozens of people who came to hear the message of the PP party, enlivened with live local rock quartet
Cold Chily Green Onions and subsequent paella tasting. ---------Lighthouse pictures below, show where a viewing area is being constructed. There
will be trees and seating. We did ask if it will be wheelchair friendly, and it will.
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Menu of the Day (every day of the year) weekday menu ............................................ 9 euros menu Saturday, Sunday and holidays ....... 12 euros.
Evening menu (night only) salad fry (fish) or grill (meat) bread and beverage......(8.50 euros per person minimum two people)....... ......................17 euros.
Special menu .. salad especial starter rice with lobster food, drink and dessert ......(minimum two people).......... 17 euros.
Every day of the week, the menus will consist of 5 first courses (inc pasta, rice, and soup) and 5 main courses (meat or fish).
Open every day of the year Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, do not open at night. WE ARE HERE
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---------------------There are NO PLANS for a cremtorium on Gran Alacant. A small chapel is planned where people can go to show respects for their loved ones. ----------------------My friend, who owns a property in altomar two, had reason to challenge a lady who was allowing her dog to defecate on the pavement. The request for the dog mess to be picked up was not received favourably and a torrent of unwarranted verbal abuse was directed at my friend which in itself was quite unnerving. However, the dog owner, under protest, finally and reluctantly complied with the request to clean up after her dog. Later that evening a note appeared on the car windscreen of my friends car and it said " what do you think you are for tell me that. I know that I do I'm not a pig. You are very badly educated." This attitude seems to be prevalent with a minority of people within the area, who seemingly are determined to flout the communities rules on dog fouling, and have no regard for the health issues surrounding this unacceptable practise. Additionally, surely, whatever nationality we all have a responsibility to each other to ensure that where we live is kept to a standard that we can all enjoy? Yours sincerely A resident of Altomar two . -------------------The new market site will open towards the end of June. A report here from Loreto.
I regret to hear some comments in a too-ironic tone, and even, in some cases, touching the insult on the next opening of the market in Gran Alacant. When one is your Town Council, or at least when it is a Councillor as I want his people, my only goal is to try, within my possibilities, to offer the best to my fellow citizens. I am a human being and, obviously, like everyone else, then I could be wrong. But, on this occasion, I am absolutely convinced that the decisions I have taken are appropriate. The works of the market have been very complicated work, unfortunately much more than I would have liked: with stoppages, renegotiations with the company, restructuring of the project integer... and it is true that has been delayed too. For this reason, I recognize here publicly that I've been the one who has taken decisions. Certainly we could have received the work a long time ago but not in the right conditions for its use. It could have been good politically with the population of Gran Alacant, but the work had not been as I wanted it and subsequentarrangement of faults would have had to be paid by all the santapoleros out of our pockets. Conversely, I decided at the time, but I risked to receive much criticism for the delay of the completion of the market, I knew that my neighbors would not have to pay for something that should not be correct. And I have done so. I have no regrets and would do so if the
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circumstances were the same. And I will continue holding the downpour of criticism because my conscience tells me that I have done what I had to do. Sometimes, many things are not what they seem and we speak without knowledge of the facts. I would loved to have the market ready much sooner, but have had problems with the company, having to discuss in endless meetings and fight for the best conditions for the market of my people, nor having to wait that long to have everything as I wanted to... but sometimes things are not always as one would like. I want to clarify that, in addition, no official date never before had been running Gran Alacant new market and that is something very different from what the rumours in the area have commented on other possible dates. I would like to end by saying that even if the market is working perfectly today, our trade Councillor has already announced that during the month of June we have excellent facilities that our neighbours in Gran Alacant have been demanding for many years and, finally, will become a reality through the efforts of many people. More news next month. Sandra and Barry
Hola Barry & Sandra, Este año ha habido una serie de incendios intencionados en la Avda. Polonia. En enero hubo varios incidentes en una noche - al menos 3 jardines incendiados (incluido mi jardín - causando unos 250 euros de daños ) y un contenedor de basura. Afortunadamente la Policía atendió rápidamente y extinguieron los incendios rápidamente. En mi caso, impidieron que el fuego llegara a la cañería de suministro de gas! Este incidente tuvo lugar alrededor de la medianoche del Sábado por la noche y parecía que el culpable se movía a lo largo de la Avda. Polonia desde la zona de los bares hacia el oeste. El 27 de abril alrededor de la medianoche, se produjo otro incidente, a vez una motocicleta fue incendiada en la entrada a la fase de Monte y Mar 4, Avda. Polonia . Esto provocó una llamarada espectacular, pero gracias a la rápida respuesta de los vecinos y la policía, el fuego fue extinguido, desafortunadamente la moto quedó completamente calcinada. Una vez más, parecía que el culpable era alguien que se
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dirigía desde los bares hacia el oeste (por la Avda. Polonia). Esta es una tendencia muy preocupante. El culpable al parecer utiliza un acelerador y no le importa la gravedad de sus actos. En sus conversaciones con Loreto ¿sería posible saber si la policía tiene algún plan para hacer frente a este problema? Por ejemplo, el aumento de patrullas en todo el área alrededor de la media noche podría impedir que el culpable siga cometiendo estos actos. Gracias - Chris & Penny Rooke Loreto nos dice que la Guardia Civil y la Policía Local, siempre están patrullando alrededor de GA . ---------------Queridos Barry y Sandra Me sugirieron que les comentara sobre nuestro problema de acceso al Clot durante nuestras vacaciones, ¿podrían preguntarle a Loreto si puede ayudar de alguna forma? En la entrada al Clot hay tres grandes postes restringiendo el acceso a cualquier persona con discapacidad que quiera acceder en una silla de ruedas o en un vehículo para personas con movilidad reducida. Mi marido usa silla de ruedas de forma permanente y pedimos prestado una scooter especial para moverse por Gran Alacant durante nuestras vacaciones y realmente le decepcionó el no ser capaz de entrar en la reserva del Clot, para observar sus aves, algo que le gusta mucho a mi marido ya que hay otras actividades que son imposibles para él. Conocimos a otras personas con discapacidad, varios de ellos residentes que también utilizan el mismo medio de transporte, que no son capaces de entrar al Clot. ¿Se puede hacer algo para mejorar el acceso? Muchas Gracias Hazel Lowdon Estimada Hazel Lowdon, sí que hay una entrada desde la zona de picnic para los usuarios de sillas de ruedas. -------Este mes de Mayo han estado trabajando mucho en el Centro Comercial Gran Alacant. La nueva gasolinera esta de camino y también han hecho la obra para la peatonalización de la calle que bordea el exterior Mercadona. (imágenes entre las primeras páginas). -----------Felicitaciones al Club de Futbol de Elche que aseguraron un punto con un 0-0 en el partido contra Barcelona, lo cual los mantiene en la Liga para una temporada más. --------Estimados Sandra y Barry Nos gustaría saber si habrá un mapa con los nuevos caminos que conectan la Sierra de Gran Alacant con Santa Pola. Saludos, Sheila Mitchell
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Hola Sheila, hemos pedido que nos envíen un mapa y lo publicaremos cuando lo recibamos. ------------Si quieres tirar muchos escombros o restos de jardín y no tienes coche para hacerlo. Urbaser vendrá a recogerlo a tu domicilio para dejarlo en el depósito municipal que está cerca del faro. Tel. 966693955 --------Mi amigo, que es dueño de una propiedad en Altomar II, tuvo un encuentro con una señora que estaba permitiendo que su perro defecara en el pavimento. Al decirle que recogiera los excrementos de su perro, esta no se lo tomó muy bien y reaccionó con un torrente de insultos. Sin embargo, ya a regañadientes cumplió con su deber y recogió los excrementos de su perro. Más tarde esa noche una nota apareció en el parabrisas del coche de mi amigo diciendo "¿quién te crees que eres para decirme eso? Sé que yo no soy una cerda y vosotros sois muy mal educados ". Esta actitud parece ser frecuente en una minoría de personas de la zona, que al parecer están decididos a burlar las normas de las comunidades, y no tienen en cuenta los problemas de salud que rodea a esta práctica inaceptable. Además, sin duda, cualquiera que sea la nacionalidad, todos tenemos la responsabilidad de asegurarnos de que el lugar donde vivimos se mantenga a un nivel que todos podemos disfrutar! Atentamente Un residente de Altomar II. ------------La Oficina Municipal de Gran Alacant acogió a decenas de personas que fueron a escuchar el mensaje del partido PP y la actuación del cuarteto de rock local “Cold Chily Green Onions” y la posterior degustación de paella. -----------NO HAY planes para un crematorio en Gran Alacant. Esta planificado poner una pequeña capilla donde la gente podrá ir a mostrar respeto por sus seres queridos. ------Están arreglando el mirador del Faro, con un área de descanso con sombra y bancos. También habrá un acceso para personas con movilidad reducida. --------Lamento tener que oir algunos comentarios en un tono demasiado irónico e, incluso, en algunas ocasiones, rozando el insulto sobre la próxima inauguración del mercadillo de Gran Alacant. Cuando uno es concejal de su pueblo o al menos cuando es un concejal como yo que quiere a su pueblo, mi único objetivo es intentar, dentro de mis posibilidades, poder ofrecer lo mejor a mis conciudadanos. Yo soy un ser humano y, evidentemente, como todos, pues me puedo equivocar. Pero, en esta ocasión, estoy totalmente convencida de que las decisiones que he tomado son las adecuadas.
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La obras del mercadillo han sido unas obras muy complicadas, desgraciadamente mucho más de lo que a mi me hubiese gustado: con paralizaciones, renegociaciones con la empresa, reconversión del proyecto entero... y es cierto que se ha retrasado demasiado. Por ello, reconozco aquí públicamente que yo he sido quien ha tomado las decisiones. Desde luego, podríamos haber recepcionado la obra hace mucho tiempo pero no en las condiciones adecuadas para su uso. Podría haber quedado bien políticamente con la población de Gran Alacant pero la obra no hubiese estado como yo quería y el arreglo posterior de sus defectos los tendríamos que haber pagado todos los santapoleros de nuestros bolsillos. Por el contrario, decidí en su momento que, aunque me arriesgaba a recibir numerosas críticas por la tardanza de la finalización del mercadillo, sabía que mis vecinos no tendrían que pagar por algo que no debían. Y así lo he hecho. No me arrepiento y lo volvería a hacer así si las circunstancias fueran las mismas. Y seguiré aguantando el chaparrón de críticas porque mi conciencia me dice que he hecho lo que tenía que hacer. A veces, muchas veces, las cosas no son lo que parecen y hablamos sin conocimiento de causa. A mi me hubiese encantado tener el mercadillo listo hace mucho tiempo, no haber tenido problemas con la empresa, no haber tenido que discutir en interminables reuniones y luchar por las mejores condiciones para el mercadillo de mi pueblo, ni haber tenido que esperar tanto para tenerlo todo como yo quería...pero a veces las cosas no siempre son como a uno le gustaría. Quiero aclarar que, además, nunca antes se había dado ninguna fecha oficial de puesta en marcha del nuevo mercadillo de Gran Alancant y que algo muy distinto es lo que los rumores de la zona hayan comentado sobre otras posibles fechas. Acabar diciendo que aunque el mercadillo está funcionando perfectamente a día de hoy, nuestra concejal de comercio ya ha anunciado que durante el próximo mes de junio podremos contar con unas excelentes instalaciones que durante muchos años nuestros vecinos de Gran Alacant han estado demandando y que, por fin, van a ser una realidad gracias al esfuerzo de muchas personas.
Más noticias el mes que viene Saludos Sandra Y Barry
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Mobile phones unlocked Sim cards cut down EMAIL: info@granalacantservices.com
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We are easy to find in El Altet. From Gran Alacant turn off the N332 signposted El Altet. Over the roundabout. Over the traffic lights and we are on the right, before the next roundabout.
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Hello dear friends,
June is the month for the celebration of one of the biggest fiestas in Spain “ Bonfires of St. John” the fiesta in the streets take place from the 20th to 24th, also bullfighting from the 21st to the 29th. The cartoon monuments will be burnt on the night of the 24th.
After the burning of the monuments, on the next five days there will be held a fantastic international fireworks contest.
Also all these municipalities that celebrate their main fiestas, Moors and Christians in: Benjuzar, Teulada-Moraira, Pego, Agost, Benissa.
On the night of the 23rd, hundreds of fires will be lit on the beach to celebrate ancestral rituals and traditions, there will also be a fiesta on the Levante beach as usual.
From end of May till first week in July Santa Pola becomes a very sporty place, here some examples:
On the14th and 15th will be held the II hand ball Tournement, on the football field “Els Xiprerets”.
On the 8th of June there will be held the IV Triathlon Cros Santa Pola, start at 10:00 with more than 1200 participants. On the 28th will take place the 2nd 10K Intenational Villa de Santa Pola, a 10 kilometres race, more than 5000 people will join this race. On the 28 and 29th International Volleyball competition, in Gran Playa area. 6 of July the International openwaters swim Tabarca-Santa Pola.
On the 21st there will be a concert in honour of the Lady of Rosario, on the 22rd, at 06:30 “La romeria” The “Cape Pilgrimage” to Our Lady of Rosario. The Lady is moved from town to her chapel situated in the Cape of Santa Pola, of course, you are welcome to come and join us. That’s all for June friends.
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FERAL FRIENDS OF GRAN ALACANT & nearby areas
Sunday 15th June
Bank account details: 0073 0100 54 0486406431 Iban ES94, Swift OPENESMM
There are many Vet bills/animals in need. You can help by: Sponsor an animal for an amount per month or puntual donations.
Thank you B.R. from Atomar II for trying to save her and paying for some of the treatment. Many cats, as Violeta did, DIE from depression when abandoned. Our pets are our family pls. pass the word also We continue struggling to feed and pay Vet bills, etc.
from 9,30 to 13,30
Will be OUR LAST DAY for this season, at the 2nd. Hand Market (Health Center parking area).
Selling has been a difficult task all winter due to raising very little each market day. FERAL FRIENDS DOES NOT HAVE A SHELTER. OUR WORK IS TO TRAP FERALS TO STERELIZE THEM AND SAVE & ATTEND THOSE INJURED OR ILL. Due to lack of funds since 2012 We are only attending extreme urgencies. PLEASE DONATE !! SUPPORT US, PLEASE your support makes a difference
Foster Homes & Volunteers Needed. Litter, food & material accepted (except Generic Markets brand food. Aldi is OK).
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Casanova is the perfect choice for you to enjoy a freshly prepared meal made to our own special recipes. Not forgetting our ever popular Sunday Roast. Full children's menu. Casanova Gran Alacant Takeaway available. Closed on Mondays Tues - Sat from 5.30pm Open Sunday from 1pm - 7pm For reservations Tel: 966 697 567
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WHAT'S THAT FLOWER ? The Wild Flowers of Santa Pola/Gran Alacant by Rose Jackson
VIPER'S BUGLOSS, Echium vulgare A medium/tall plant of dry, sandy places and waysides. Bristley to the touch it has brilliant blue funnel-shaped flowers, rose cloured on first opening, and red stamens that flick like a tongue. It's name is due to the fact that it was once used, distilled, as a remedy for viper, or snake bite ! The name Bugloss is of Greek origin, meaning ox's tongue and applied for the roughness and shape of the leaves. It's medicinal properties today derive from the seeds, which contain an oil rich in fatty acids. There is a similar, smaller plant called, predictably, Small Bugloss, Lycopsis arvensis.
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LOOKING TO INVEST/BUY A VERY PROFITABLE BUSINESS? phone 690 22 22 73 Job Interview Human Resources Manager: "What is your greatest weakness?" Older Man : "Honesty." Human Resources Manager: "I don't think honesty is a weakness." Older Man : "I don't really give a sod what you think." Supplied by John hannon
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Pets In Spain is a website dedicated to the re-homing of abandoned and unwanted animals on the Costa Blanca. Whether you are looking to adopt an animal, advertise an animal or if you simply want to know more about taking care of your pet in Spain, please take a look at our site. To view more animals for adoption go to: www.petsinspain.com If you would like to advertise an animal email: info@petsinspain.info GREAT NEWS
Roxy, Pequi, Brian and Vinnie from last month’s edition have all found homes and hopefully Becks and Harry will be going to theirs soon
Rocky is in desperate need of a new home, he is an 11 month old little boy, weighing around 7 kilos. He is slightly nervous when meeting someone new but easily overcome as he loves his treats and will gladly take them off whoever comes in the house. He has been neutered, chipped and vaccinated. Call: 645 469 253
We have many kittens looking for homes, they vary from 4 weeks old to 6 weeks old and a variety of different colours. If you are looking to adopt a kitten please Call: 645 469 253
A lady saw a large muscular man place a moving plastic carrier bag in a refuse container by the side of a road. She dared not approach the man but when he drove away she removed the bag and this small Beagle cross dog was inside. His name is Batman and he has now recovered from his ordeal. Batman is 10 months, chipped, vaccinated, and has a pet passport. He weighs just over 7 kilos, he is good with cats and with children. Call: 645 469 253
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Remmi is a stunning, 3 year old pure German Shepherd, she is a wonderful, friendly girl, good with other dogs and will make a wonderful family pet. She is chipped, vaccinated and sterilized. Call: 645 469 253
Welcome to the Commercial Centre the area of Gran Alacant that includes:-
here and on the next five pages
EURONICS/DIGINOVA, GET FRESH, GLAROS & HOMEFINDERS
PLUS on page 3 GRANNET As you leave the N332 to come on to Gran Alacant this area is on your right.
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REF: GA0088 GRAN ALACANT FLAT/APARTMENT - URB. ALTOMAR II Bedrooms: 2 M2 Built: 58 m2 Const. Year: 2003 Baths: 1 M2 Living: 49 m2 Terraces: 2 Views: Seaviews Beach Dist.: >1 km <2 km Orientation: South Furnished Solarium W-Appliances Communal Pool Air Conditioning Heating Complex Apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Completely furnished and with appliances, Airconditioning, Communal pools, Close to all amenities, Spectacular view PRICE: 95.000 €
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REF: GA0051 GRAN ALACANT FLAT/APARTMENT - MONTE Y MAR ALTO Bedrooms: 3 80 m2 Const. Year: 2004 Baths: 1 M2 Living: 62 m2 Plot Size: 93 m2 Terraces: 2 Garden Size:93 m2 Views: Urbanisation Beach Dist.: Near Orientation: East Furnished W-Appliances Communal Pool Air Conditioning Private Pool Heating Corner Apartment with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and private swimming pool. Completely furnished and with appliances. Air-conditioning and heating PRICE: 128.500 €
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D SOL REF: GA0028 GRAN ALACANT DETACHED VILLA - MONTE Y MAR BAJO Bedrooms: 3 M2 Built: 164 m2 Const. Year: 2005 Baths: 3 M2 Living: 124 m2 Plot Size: 400 m2 Terraces: 2 Garden Size:400 m2 Views: Urbanisation Beach Dist.: >1 km <5 km Orientation: South Basement Furnished Solarium W-Appliances Air Conditioning Private Pool Heating Complex Detached villa with private pool. 3 bed, 3 baths, living room with fireplace and kitchen with lots of cabinets and counter space. 4 units air conditioning / heating. Large, sunny roof terrace and garden with space for seating, loungers and barbecue. Large storage area in the basement. PRICE: 239.000 â&#x201A;Ź
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The following questions were set in a GED examination These are genuine answers (from 16 year olds) Q. Name the four seasons A. Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar Q. How is dew formed A. The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire
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The DENTAL PRACTICE, CUTS R US, JODIES, CHARITY SHOP, & EURONICS on page 39
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NEW CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN IN LA MARINA URB. Situated in Avenida Londres next door to Cuts R Us barbers the new shop is bristling with bargains for everyone. New stock of men’s and women’s clothing, bedding, bric a brac and much more arrives several times a week so you are sure to find what you are looking for amongst the
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SPANISH DRIVING LICENCE
The following questions were set in a GED examination These are genuine answers (from 16 year olds) Q. What are steroids A. Things for keeping carpets still on the stairs (Shoot yourself now , there is little hope)
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WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN
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MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Sponsored by Super Valu) Hola everyone, As there is not much Bowls at the moment, in this edition I will give you a few results that you may not know about.
had. Congratulations to La Marina for once again winning the Shield. We had a new Carpet Laid this Month (see pic)
Wednesday Morning 7th May, MonteMar Lords were Away to Quesada Tigers in the VCL Red division Winning on only 1 Rink. Janet Charman, & Bill Judd Won the Pairs 12-11 Shots, MonteMar Lords 64 - Quesdad Tigers 98. Points, MonteMar Lords 2 - Quesda Tigers 10. Also on that Wednesday Morning, MonteMar Gents were at Home to La Siesta also only Winning on 1 Rink. Keith Simpson & Harry Dobson Won the Pairs 22-19. Shots, MonteMar Gents 67 - La Siesta 101. Points, MonteMar Gents 2 - La Siesta 10.
A big thanks to all who helped with the painting of the Benches and various other Maintenance that has been carried out while the Club was closed.
Friday 9th May, MonteMar Toros were at Home to a very strong San Luis Wellingtons side Winning on 3 Rinks. Keith Simpson, Wendy Oxley, Skip Bill Judd 15-13. Geraldine Fisher, Ken White, Skip Gordon Fisher 17-12. Rowena Good, Janet Gatward, Skip John Corbet 19-18. Shots, MonteMar Toros 85 - San Luis Wellingtons 102. Points, MonteMar Toros 6 - San Luis Wellingtons 8.
Every Monday Evening at 20 00 we hold a Quiz night at the El Rincon Restaurant (next to the Bowls Green). Plus every Wednesday at the El Rincon at 19.30 we hold a Bingo night, everyone is welcome to attend. The last Friday in the Month we hold our Dinner Dance at the El Rincon, it is a very good evening and a chance for our Members to get together. The Food and Entertainment is always first class and everyone has a very good night.
On the 12th and 19th May, we had our Annual Friendship Shield match against La Marina. The match is played over 2 Legs Home and Away with lunch after the matches. The match is 6 Trips decided on Shots only, on the 12th we were Away losing by 28 Shots, in the return on the 19th May at our place we done slightly better only Losing by 18 Shots, giving La Marina the Trophy by 46 Shots. I am certain that over the 9 years that this has been played we have won this Shield only once. Because the old Shield has no more spaces on it a new Shield will be bought for next years match, hopefully the new one will not have the jinx that this one
If you fancy taking up a new Sport, why not give Bowls a go. A chance to meet other people and get healthy all at the same time. Plus tuition is available also Shoes and Woods are available for hire for a small charge.
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For further information about MonteMar Bowls and Social Club, Please contact Club Captain Colin Armitage 966619010 ex 01066, or visit our Web site www.montemarbowls.com we are also on Facebook.
The fountain on the Gran Alacant roundabout IS WORKING and HOPEFULLY will continue to do so after a major overhaul of the pumping system. We had a power cut at our house this morning and my PC, laptop, TV, DVD, iPad, cordless phones & my new surround sound music system were all shut down. Then I discovered that my iPhone battery was flat and to top it off it was raining outside, so I couldn't play golf. I went into the kitchen to make coffee and then I remembered that this also needs power, so I sat and talked with my wife for a while. She seems like a nice person
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See the Gran Alacant map at the back of this magazine for our location.
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TORREL LANO
CARDIFF STORE TRAFFIC LIGHTS
PETROL STATION
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The chance to watch one of the biggest sporting events in Santa Pola. 8th June 53
A clutch of adverts on pages 54-57 are in two traffic free squares on Gran Alacant. See the map at the back of this magazine for the exact locations. At Sierra Mar are Patagonia, La Paletta and Not Just Desserts At Plaza Mayor (Masa Square), you have, Hole in the Wall, a second Patagonia, & Azafran Indian restaurant. The GA bowls club, is adjacent to the square.
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What a lovely afternoon on a Sunday in May at the Carabasi Complex. This was a new venture to perhaps take place again in the future to entertain us all.
There is a Mass held at the library on Gran Alacant Every Sunday at 12.30pm DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T FORGET every 3rd Sunday in the month all of the bargain stalls set up on the car park outside the Council Office in GA
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Three businesses got together to provide everybody with a delightful afternoon. Aquarius supplied the food, Ocean and Brothers provided the drinks and we had entertainment from a new vocalist on Gran Alacant, Darren Jones.
Management and staff at the 3 venues. been overworking the magazine computer mouse!!!!!!!!!!
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What a brilliant night at Mariatos Kitchen IV for the Darts Night Presentations. Over 100 people were treated to a fabulous meal, and a lovely evening arranged and compered by Chris Pile of Gran Alacant Properties, being the main sponsore of the league, assisted by Mac from Aquarius who paid for and presented the prizes. We at the Gran Alacant Advertiser are also main sponsors in providing free advertising to the darts league in our magazione for the year. More pictures on our website at:- www.granalacantadvertiser.com
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Liliana Aldeguer Cerdรกn 793 English translation by Sergio Reina Esteban col 747
A DAY IN THE OCEAN
Not Just Desserts, one of our regular advertisers show photos of Spanish students learning English having cakes & scones at their restaurant.
Not Just Desserts advert is on page 56
One thing often said about Gran Alacant is that there is nothing to do other than beach, bars and restaurants. I came across Dive Academy Santa Pola on google, rang them up and booked onto their famous Snorkel Safari to Tabarca Marine Reserve. Gary and Wayne the owners who live in Gran Alacant were happy to pick us up on route to the dive centre 10 minutes away. We had a fantastic trip and when we sat down for Tea, Coffee or Beers afterwards they told me I could actually go scuba diving!! I thought it was only the Jacques Cousteauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and professionals that could do it. We booked to do the Discover Scuba Diving course designed to teach you step by step and although I was nervous to begin with the instructor was very professional and we
ended up having a lot of fun. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as scary as first thought and we got photos to prove we did it! We travelled in the dive van to the site and then started with a theory lesson. Then we entered the water from the beach so it was nice and shallow and we completed some exercises designed to put you at ease. Then we went for our first dive in shallow water but later after a break for lunch we got to go back in and try a little deeper. This was the best one as I was so relaxed by then and we saw loads of fish and Octopus. We are all going to book for our Open water Diver licences and we get 10% off future courses and dive kit too. Dive Academy run these courses every day of the year what-ever the weather and my son wants to become an instructor now so he is working towards his Instructor Development Course in November 2013. You only have to book one day before and there is lots of information on the website and facebook. Tel: 966699088 or 648463310 www.diveacademy-santapola.com email: info@diveacademy-santapola.com
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We were back in the UK last month in our home area of Norfolk. It was just the right time to see our daughter Joanne competing with over 2,000 other runners in the 10km run at Kings Lynn Norfolk.
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WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT?
by Mark Etheridge
Regular visitors to the Clot will be aware that a lot of work has been done over the past year or so, involving the clearance of old reedbeds and scrub, and the improvement of the water supply. Hopefully the times when even most of the main pool was reduced to a dry mudflat are long gone, and we can enjoy all the birds and animals that a well-managed environment will support. It may surprise you to know that, left to itself, nature will not always provide the best possible conditions for a wide variety of wildlife, and the pioneering work by such organisations as the RSPB has shown what can be done. Over the past few months all this work has begun to produce results, with some very interesting newcomers and some welcome returnees to the area. For example, we have seen many of the heron species taking up residence, such as the Purple Heron, Night Heron and Little Bittern, but this month I want to look at a rather insignificant little bird which has begun to breed at the main pool in the Clot for the first time in several years. It is called the Great Reed Warbler (in Spanish, Carricero tordal) and as you can see from my picture is a dull brown-grey bird about the size of a thrush. Here it is skulking in the reeds, and being generally unobtrusive. You may think that it is a bit pointless to talk about such a retiring bird which you can hardly see, but believe you me, you will know when one is about. The Great Reed Warbler has one of the loudest and most distinctive songs of all the reed dwelling birds, very gruff and squeaky, and (very roughly) goes “Karrakarra-chook-tweet-tweet-whistle-chirrup” or variations thereof. It carries a long way, and you will get the shock of your life if it opens up right beside you in the main hide! This bird is a summer visitor to our area, and is rare in the UK, so it is yet another of the targets for visiting British birders to the Costa Blanca. There seems to be only the one pair in the Clot at the moment, which is just as well because both the male and female birds are known – shall we say – to be a little free with their affections and menages a trois are not uncommon where there are many birds about. We must hope that our Great Reed Warbler pair don't become the subject of the local cuckoo's attentions, as they are a prime target for this parasitic bird, and several cuckoos have been seen around the Clot recently. You can see more photographs of birds from our area by visiting www.marketheridge.smugmug.com See you next month.
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WORDSEARCH “groceries” in Spanish & English
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SUDOKU
Difficulty rating: easy
To solve the puzzle each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column must contain all the numbers 1 to 9.
While the rules of this logic puzzle may be simple, there are numerous strategies to help you solve Sudoku. For hints and information visit www.sudoku.org.uk Difficulty rating: medium
DOODLE AREA
Difficulty rating: hard
ANSWERS ON GRAN ALACANT MAP PAGE
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A map to help you find places of interest, and the locaton of all of ALLOTMENTS
CARABASI BARS COMPLEX (DOWN THE HILL) *BROTHERS *PHOENIX RESTAURANT *BAR 1 *CORK N BOTTLE *OLIMPO *YELLOW SUBMARINE *SANDHILLS *AQUARIUS *OCEAN *CASANOVA
PLAZA MAYOR
VET GA EXOTICS AZAFRAN HOLE IN THE WALL PATAGONIA STEAK HOUSE
SITE OF THE NEW CHURCH
SCHOOL
ELECTRICAL
HOMEFINDERS
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GLAROS
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GRANNET BOTTOM FLOOR OF THE GA COMMERCIAL CENTRE
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Proposed new road
PROPOSED SITE FOR A NEW HEALTH CENTRE, and a SECOND SCHOOL
BLUE AREAS SUCH AS “SPORTS CENTRE” & BROWN AREAS SUCH AS THE “SCHOOL” are reserved for Council amenities, and are NOT for housing
CHIROPODY & PHYSIOTHERAPY
SUDOKU SOLUTIONS
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PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA
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GRAN ALACANT PROPERTIES
GA farmacia
TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Quicksave
BRICO GA TV
G.A. SERVICES & SOL COMPUTERS
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Aquagest 24hr..(water co.)...902 250 170 Aeropuerto..............................966 919 000 Ayuntamiento-Gran Alacant. ............966 697 749 Alicante Bus Station...............965 130 700 Alicante Train Station.............902 240 202 Bomberos (Fire).....................085 Biblioteca (Library)..................966 692 773 Butano gas..............................966 672 222 Guardia Civil............................062 Guardia Civil............................965 411 290 Iberdrola..(electric co.)............901 202 020
Library GA............................ 966 697 110 Local Police...........................092 Local Police...........................965 411 103 Medical Health Service........966 699 081 National Police......................091 Red Cross (Cruz Roja)........965 416 936 Red Cross emergencies.....112 Rubbish collection.................966 693 955 Suma......................................965 292 000 Taxi sited at LIDL...................96 541 11 11 Telefonica..............................1004
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TIMETABLE & ROUTE FOR THE GRAN ALACANT TOURIST TRAIN From 1 June till 15 September Monday till Sunday from 10:00h to 14:00h and from 16:00h to 24:00h.
These are the times for the bus that circulates around Gran Alant. If you miss one it will usually be back in half an hour. For holiday makers it is a good way to see all areas of our urbanisation.
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LOCAL BUS TIMES
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The above time table will change after the 22nd June. At that point please go on to the bus website for new times. And in "Hogueras" there will be special buses from S.Pola to Alicante to go to the party in Alicante. These buses also will pass through Gran Alacant. There will be a special night bus in Hogueras and ask the company Baile for the timetable.
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