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2016 ISSUE 134

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We would like to thank the TOURISM COUNCILLOR for enabling Jose Manuel Blasco to join our magazines monthly column. Many of you will surely have met Jose at the Tourist Information Counter in Santa Pola. He always exudes enthusiasm for all that is happening in our area. Here are his suggestions of “Where to visit” and “What to see” for this month ... Fortress-Castle. Also from the 23rd to 27th a Medieval Market will be held there.

Hi everybody, To start, I would like to tell you that the Santa Pola Town Hall Tourism Department organizes an English guide to the salt museum, the Municipal Aquarium and the fish auction on the 2nd of March, previous booking is required at the Tourist Info offices.

Moors and Christian parades usually held every year in March in Villafranqueza (north Alicante) have been posponed due to Holy Week and San Jose fiestas.

This year Holy Week takes place in March so from the 20th which is Palm Sunday to the 27th you will be able to attend all parades that take place in Santa Pola or in the surrounding towns. The most beautiful the Palm Sunday procession is held in Elche. In fact it is declared of International Tourism Interest. If you can’t come to see every procession that is held in Santa Pola , I recommend you to come and enjoy the biggest that takes place on Friday the 25th in the

In Valencia one of the biggest fiestas in Spain “las Fallas” takes place. The programme is long but there are parades, main days are 15th to the 19th which include Floral offerings - this event is very emotive with spectacular fireworks, dancing, music everywhere, and of course the most impressive “Mascletaes”(powerful firecrackers). If you do not feel like going to Valencia you can always enjoy “Fallas” in Benidorm, Calpe, Denia or Pego. This is all this month.

Bye-bye my friends ... until next month.

Hello everyone, Lots of events are taking place this month in Santa Pola and the surrounding areas. There are parades during holy week which are worth a visit. lmprovements are also well underway now to Gran Alacants overpass from the N332; the construction of the revamped LIDL is nearing completion and actually looks quite pleasing on the eye for a supermarket. In Santa Pola we have the grand re-opening of the Leprachaun bar as you can see this months edition has a St Patrick’s day feel about it we hope it puts you all in good spirits for celebrating. Our new website is very near completion so watch this space. Have a good month, Lou & Ged Our little dog has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her? Last month she was on page 17

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Hello everyone, Have a good month, Lou & Ged

Our little dog has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her? Last month she was on page 53

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We at your Gran Alacant Advertiser continue to bring you all of the NEWS, and answers to your questions from Councillor of Citizen Services, as we have since May 2005. If you have any QUESTIONS or PROBLEMS you would like us to discuss, please just email them to us at the magazine - granalacantadvertiser@hotmail.co.uk Q: ROUNDABOUTS Hi Lou & Ged! Firstly, all the best with your new venture in 2016! It's a great magazine enjoyed by so many people... When my husband & I bought our property here in 2003, I well remember how impressed we both were (and still are) with the Spanish roads and the roundabouts/ rotundas, from the ones on the N332 near to Terra Mitica and beyond to the stunning one in Santa Pola by MacDonalds - who wouldn't be impressed by the lovely waterfalls? Also the creativity of the 'azul' one by 'El Palmerel'! And when you think of the ones here in Gran Alacant, well, there is the one next to Novamar and the school - despite being on a hill, it's such an aesthetically -pleasing work of art in my opinion. As for the one up by the Oficina de Correo, there have been numerous occasions when coming from Sueno Azul towards the Post Office at sunset that is almost impossible to capture in a photo! Beautiful indeed! However, if I have one major gripe then it would be that when you come on to the roundabout from Avda Mediterraneo with the intention of turning right on to Avda Escandinavia, it is such an unnatural manoeuvre and sharp turn to do so! I'd like to make a suggestion - as the future of the present Post Office is in question and as there is currently work being done in that area

re the laying of pipework that surely this is a perfect opportunity to improve the situation... This brings me to the final roundabout at the entrance to Gran Alacant - of course this final roundabout happens to be the first roundabout to be built in GA! Again, I feel that something more could be added to this mature roundabout to enhance its aesthetics on entrance to GA. However, the fact that there are two roads so close together, ie. The entry road from Santa Pola and the entry road in front of Consum & Lidl, is no longer acceptable in my opinion because of the increase in traffic! (I dread to think what it must be like during the busy summer months!!) Again, I can see an opportunity here with the building of the new Lidl - I'd propose that the entry road in front of Consum be closed altogether to traffic and that the side entrance to Consum on Avda Finlandia be used for one way access to not only Consum but onwards through to Lidl from where traffic could safely exit... I'd appreciate if you'd pass on my thoughts and views to the local councillor. Also, it would be interesting to hear the thoughts of other interested parties? Muchas Gracias! Kind Regards Helen

traffic proposal in order to decide if it is possible to conduct. However, the current government team is working in GA in order to achieve the construction of the second public school (which is already accepted by Generalitat and the works will start by second half of 2017) and the improvement of the ambulatory, rather than the aesthetic of roundabouts. Nevertheless, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to report about these observations so as, if possible, some embellishment works can be done. Q:CAMPERVAN PARKING ON CARABASSI BEACH

You comment in the January edition about the caravan parking being stopped in the car park at the Arenales end of the coast road. I share your view on this but all that has happened is that the caravans have moved further along the coast road and are now parking mainly on Elche land to the left of the ermita/shrine

Town Hall Answer: We are going to study your

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looking towards the sea and, to a lesser extent on the Santa Pola land to the right of the ermita/shrine. I'm attaching a photograph taken from our garden last weekend to illustrate this. Caravans are no more entitled to park here than in the previous car park. There are notices all along the coast road clearly saying that camping is not permitted. There are no facilities for these caravans to dispose of their waste (all types including toilet) and the fact that they are there is both unhygienic and spoils the area for other, more considerate, users. We denounced the practice to Arenales policia local two weeks ago but no action has been taken. I then wrote last week to both Elche and Santa Pola Ayunatamientos but, to date, nothing has happened. The person I wrote to is Sr.M.Lopez. Nobody seems to want to take responsibility for enforcing the rules of the coast road and whoever took the action to bar the caravans from the previous location - presumably Elche Ayuntamiento - seems to have washed their hands of the problem.

More about campervans ... How short sighted some people are, I agree that a certain minority of campers are illegally dumping their toilet waste & grey water & give campers a bad name . But rather than stop these tourists from supporting the local shops, restaurants & supermarkets, wouldn't is be more sensible as in La Marina to provide & charge for the facilities to make some cash & keep everyone happy. Would they stop people flying to Spain or driving to Spain to stop tourism? No, they would lose a lot of cash. So why are people so negative, after all the people touring in their motor-home are usually pensioners who have the time & don't hold wild parties & disturb us here in G/A. Regards, Bill Magazine Answer: Thank you for your feed back Bill. Yes it would be sensible to charge a fee. This car park is a bit awkward as Elche own the space, but they are using Santa Polas water. There is a purpose built camper-van park at the industrial site, but of course it is not as nice as this car park.

Anything that you can do to put pressure on the appropriate authorities would be appreciated. Regards, Robert

Do readers think that camper-van owners should have free parking, free water, and free waste facilities?

Town Hall Answer: Related to this issue, our first authority, Yolanda Seva, was going to meet the mayor of Elche, in order to discuss this matter, among many others that relate to both towns. However, as you surely know, at the moment the political situation in Elche is a little bit uncertain, due to the broken government pact. Despite this, as quick as possible, we are going to have this appointment so as this hot issue can be resolved.

Q: CATERPILLARS I live in Altomar 2, just a bit above the marketplace, opposite a small pine wood in Clle.Monte de Santa Pola, which also borders the market place. Many of the trees here contain the nests of the Processionally Caterpillars, which could open at any time now, unleashing thousands of these toxic creatures to eat the remaining foliage and cause a menace on the pavements. Children walk up and down the road to and from the school buses

and the caterpillars are a danger here. The pine trees here are important to keep alive - they have already been nearly destroyed, some have been. This small wood forms a ‘green lung’ in an area which has been very built up, and a haven for many species of birds. It cools the air in summer and creates a windbreak in winter. The trees need to be conserved for the whole community - but they cannot cope with drought AND the caterpillars ! The Council can actually do something about these some years they have come and cut the nests down from the trees and bagged them and more recently, treated by injecting the trees to make them unsavoury to the beasts; but this year I haven’t noticed any work being done. Many thanks. Yours truly, Rose Town Hall Answer: Related to this matter, the municipal technique services has informed us that prevention actions have been taken, such as bacillus application in urban areas (so as caterpillars colonies won’t be able to grow up), and corrective actions, such as cutting the caterpillars’ bags (which grow up in areas as Mrs. Jackson describes). Furthermore, depending on the area in which caterpillars grow up, Consellería must act, seeking for the well-being of vegetal species, and we have requested this entity to take the actions that are needed in order to keep our environment safe.

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Q: SCHOOL CAR PARK I have 3 questions to ask, but firstly I would like to congratulate Santa Pola council for the brilliant job done to the extension to the school. First: Unfortunately that cannot be said about the Car Park. It is useful and necessary in the mornings and afternoons, but can you tell us when the entrance will be finished properly, as at the moment it is dangerous, the temporary concrete blocks which stick out into the road are a magnet for children to play on after school and weekends. Cars are also hitting them. Second: The disgusting and un healthy habit has come back to the area, dog walkers are using the car park as a meeting place to chat and let their dogs run free to do their business all over the car park. The town hall in Benejuzar are looking at fines and waste bins, up to date there appears to be no schemes in this area, could it be looked at? Third: also when the extension to the school was announced it was said that there would be landscaping done, but to date not a plant, tree or shrub is visible anywhere in the car park, or the extension part of the school. The rest of GA seems to have plenty of planting, but this part of Monte y Mar seems to have missed out. Yours Lyn and Don Lucas residents opposite the car park. Town Hall Answer: First: It is true that the situation of car park at the school in Gran Alacant can be dangerous by the time children are going in or out the school. That is why, while urbanistic options are being studied in order to solve this, much police presence are destined to this building at this time. We will keep you in touch

about our progresses related to this problem. Second: About that, our Infrastructure Councillor is working at searching for new and environmentally responsible features in order to solve the dogs and other animals depositions all over our town. At the moment, if any neighbour feels upset about this issue, we recommend to report them to the police authority, so as the proper actions can be taken. Third: The landscaping is a project to be done when all the works that a new school and the rehabilitation of the built one are done. So we ask for peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patience, this is a slow race, but we are going in the right direction. What is NOT HAPPENING on Gran Alacant?

As a resident on Gran Alacant I was dismayed to see on Calle Noruega all the long grass amongst the stones and in the park area, what a shame, in fact looking around Gran Alacant it does not seem as tidy as it used to. I've also noticed sign posts pointing the wrong way, that's ok for people who know where they are going but, for any visitors here for the first time it will be very confusing. I know in the past when there was a Councillor on Gran Alacant she was always

looking out for problems, also anyone could make an appointment to see her. From what I have found out we no longer have a Councillor here so any problems have to be taken to Santa Pola town hall, Who are GA residents contacting with their problems. Perhaps our readers can tell us who and where?? Magazine Answer: Once we mentioned the above to the Town Hall, their workers were soon on the case sorting it all out. Press release to us Friday January 29, 2016 Very good news which comes to all residents of Santa Pola, especially for residents in Gran Alacant, as the Ministry of Education has published the resolution regarding the construction of new schools in Valencia. Loli Thomas, Councillor for Education, recalled the historical demand for a second school for this district. Thomas wanted to make a small schedule from the transfer of land for a school "that was not public, but agreed. A Center for Social Initiative (CIS). Having regard to the needs of the population, "the government team considered that what was needed was a school". Last July 31 a letter was sent to the, "Ministry to notify the list of educational deficiencies that we had on the urbanisation. Fundamentally, the construction of the second school on Gran Alacant and reconstruction of Hispanidad. Based on this data, a meeting with the

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regional secretary of Education, "plus a round of meetings with Educational Planning and Educational Infrastructures". On December 11, he returned to the Consistory to require that he commanded the list of needs "specifically from another department of Ministry, which on 17 December, the report came out." Previously, the talks had yielded encouraging news that our school was a priority. Priorities A new construction and adaptations of schools and colleges, the start of works is estimated for the first half of 2017. That is, between January and June next year." The mayor stressed that "we wished the date to come forward, but we must take into account the priorities and the budget that is available." Anyway, it is great news, "especially when we have been able to get to this in just six months." As for the new center, Department wants to have "a maximum of three lines that are in place, that is, three classrooms per course. A capacity of about 400-450 students. The institute is to be located in the municipal plot adjoining Vicenta Russian, which also has outstanding performances.The new school, said Loli Thomas, "would be located up the hill, because it is not convenient for two primary schools to be located together, especially when there are many children who have to travel daily on Gran Alacant”. Again, he will go to Valencia "to demand what the previous government team did and that we, in this short period, we have achieved based concern and insistence. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx By the time you read this, work will finally have got underway on the road bridge on and off Gran Alacant. Work should take around 3 months and be careful, as there will be road diversions onto the N332.

M.A.B.S. ... now some very exciting news!!! A Gran Alacant hospice ball is going to be held at the beginning of October at a very upmarket hotel. Get your jacket and ties, suits or tuxs out! Ladies dust the cobwebs off those posh frocks and await more information on this very special evening. What I can tell you is that this hotel is a great supporter of M.A.B.S. and is giving a special offer to those who might last to dance and drink the night away. A double room will be 30€. How about that?! Can’t get any better than that! I will give you more information in the April issue as I am working on the final details. I will also let you know when tickets are available should you want to be sure of a ticket. Facebook me to get on the pre-booking list. Sounds early but remember the last show some of you were unable to get in.

M.A.B.S. Fundraising at Dick Turpins Bar with the lovely Margaret Smith and her gang are having a Easter Fun day on Wednesday 23rd of March to raise funds for your Gran Alacant Hospice Funds. She needs lots of support and is requesting any prizes to make a good raffle. All those unwanted Christmas presents shoved away. Get them out and pass them on to Dick Turpins. Also any odd small coins lurking about - get rid off them, pass them on to Margaret. It soon adds up! The ladies coffee morning on Tuesday filled their collection box in three weeks raising 43€. Support - support - support is what we need! Join in at Dick Turpins, make it your good deed!

Thank you.

Jean Reiterbund, M.A.B.S. Fundraiser

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PREGUNTA: ROTONDAS Hola Ged and Lou , desearos todo lo mejor en vuestra nueva aventura en 2016!!! Es una gran revista de la que mucha gente disfruta .... Cuando mi marido y yo compramos nuestra propiedad aqui en 2003, recuerdo lo impresionados que estabamos ( y seguimos) con las carreteras espanolas y las rotondas, las que estan en la N-332 de Terra Mitica y mas alla, de la impresionante en Santa Pola donde el McDonalsQuien no se sorprenderia con las preciosas cascadas? Tambien la creatividad de la rotonda azul cerca de El Palmeral, y cuando se piensa en las de Gran Alacant, bueno hay una al lado de Novamar donde la escuela , que a pesar de estar en la colina, es un ejemplo de estetica- una obra de arte en mi opinion, En cuanto a la de la Oficina de Correos, en numerosas ocasiones cuando venimos de El Sueno Azul hacia la oficina de correos se puede ver una puesta de sol que es imposible capturar en una foto!!! bonita de verdad!. Sin embargo , si tengo una queja importante y es cuando se llega a la rotonda de la Avda Mediterraneo con la intencion de ir a la derecha a la Avda Escandinavia es una maniobra antinatural

y esa curva cerrada al hacerlo!! Me gustaria hacer una sugerencia -como el futuro actual de la Oficina de Correos esta todavia en tramites y que se estan realizando obras con el tendido de tuberias seria sin duda una oportunidad perfecta para mejorar esta situacion... Esto me lleva a la ultima rotonda a la entrada de Gran Alacant- por supuesto esta ultima rotonda va a ser la primera que se construya en GA!!Una vez mas , creo que se podria mejorar su estetica a la entrada de GA, y el hecho de que hay dos caminos tan juntos, El camino de entrada de Santa Pola y el camino de entrada a Consum y Lidl hace que no sea mas de ayuda, debido al aumento de trafico!!( no quiero pensar como sera durante los meses de verano!!) Una vez mas veo una oportunidad aqui con la construccion del nuevo Lidl- propongo que el camino de entrada a la parte delantera de Consum se cerrara por completo al trafico y que la entrada lateral de Consum en Avda Finlandia se utilizara como entrada a Consum, y seguir hasta Lidl desde donde se podria salir con seguridad. Os agradeceria si le podeis pasar estas ideas y puntos de vista a la concejal local. Ademas seria interesante saber las opiniones de

otros partidos? Gracias Atentamente Helen. Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: Vamos a estudiar su propuesta de trafico y decidir si es possible llevarla a cabo. Sin embargo, el actual equipo de gobierno esta trabajando en GA con el fin de lograr la construccion del nuevo colegio (que ya ha sido aceptada por la Generalitat y las obras se iniciaran la segunda mitad de 2017) y en las mejoras del ambulatorio, en vez de la estetica de rotondas. Sin embargo, voy a informar acera de estas observaciones y ver si es possible hacer algunas obras de embellecimiento PREGUNTA: PARKING DE CARAVANAS EN LA PLAYA DE CARABASSI En la edicion de Enero, hablaban sobre el aparcamiento de las caravanas, que se habia dejado de aparcar en el aparcamiento de Arenales al final de la carretera. Pero no ha sido asi realmente. Lo que han hecho es moverse y ahoraestacionan en la zona de la ermita a

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la derecha que es Elche y en menor medida hacia la derecha que es Santa Pola . Os adjunto una foto tomada desde nuestro jardin el fin de semana para que lo podais ver. Las caravanas no pueden aparcar ahi, ni tampoco en la anterior localizacion. Hay avisos a lo largo de la costa en la carretera que dicen claramente que la acampada no esta permitida. No hay instalaciones para eliminar los residuos de todo tipo, incluidos los WC y el hecho de que esten ahi es antihigienico y estropea el area destinada a otros usuarios mas considerados. Denuncie la practica a la policia local de Arenales pero no se ha tomado ninguana accion. Entonces escribi al Sr. M. Lopez nadie parece querer asumir responsabilidades de hacer cumplir las normas para la carretera de costas y el que tomo la decision de impedir que las caravanas aparcaran, presublibemente el anterior gobierno ElcheAyuntamiento parece lavarse las manos en este problema. Cualquier cosa que puedan hacer para presionar a las autoridades seria de agradecer. Atentamente Robert Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: Relacionado con este tema, nuestra primera autoridad Yolanda Seva, iba a reunirse con el alcalde de Elche , con el fin de discutir este asunto , entre otros muchos que conciernen a ambas ciudades. Sin embargo, como seguramente sabe , por el momento la situacion politica en Elche es un poco incierta, debido a la ruptura del pacto de

gobierno. A pesar de ello, tendremos esa cita, lo mas rapido posible, de manera que se pueda solucionar este problema. APARCAMIENTO CARAVARANAS Que miopes son algunas personas, estoy de acuerdo en que una minoria de campistas se estan desaciendo ilegalmente de los residuos de los inodoros y las aguas sucias y dan mal nombre a otros campistas. Pero en lugar de poner fin a estos turistas que apoyan a las tiendas, bares y supermercados, no seria mejor, como en La Marina proporcionar y cobrar por las instalaciones? Hacen dinero y mantienen a todos contentos. Por que la gente es tan negativa? Despues de todo las personas que viajan en autocaravana suelen ser pensonistas que tienen tiempo y no hacen fiestas salvajes y nos perturban aqui en GA Atentamente Bill Respuesta del Revista: Gracias por su comentario Bill. Si, seria justo cobrar una tarifa. Pero este aparcamiento es un poco complicado ya que el area pertenece a Elche y utilizan el agua de Santa Pola. Hay un parque de caravanas en la zona industrial pero por supuesto no es tan bonito como el aparcamiento . Piensan los lectores que los propietarios de las caravanas deben tener aparcamiento, agua e instalaciones de residuos gratis?

Monte de Santa Pola, que tambien limita al mercado. Muchos de estos arbloles tienen nidos de oruga procesionaria, y podrian abrirse en cualquier momento, liberando miles de estas criaturas toxicas que se comerian el follaje restante y acabar en las aceras. Los ninos van y vienen desde los autobuses escolares y las orugas son un peligro aqui. Es importante mantener los pinos vivos- algunos han sido ya destruidos -Este pequeno â&#x20AC;&#x153; pulmon verdeâ&#x20AC;? en una zona que ha sido muy construida , es un refugio para muchas especies de aves. Enfria el aire en verano y crea una barrera contra el viento en invierno. Deben ser conservados para la comunidad, pero no pueden hacer frente a la sequia y las orugas!! Puede el ayuntamiento realmente hacer algo acerca de esto? Otros anos han venido y cortado los nidos y mas recientemente, se trataron los arboles y se les inyecto para hacerlos desagradables a las bestias, pero este ano no he visto ningun trabajo hecho. Atentamente Rose J. Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: En relacion a este asunto, los servicios tecnicos municipales han informado de que se han tomado medidas de prevencion, tales como la aplicacion de Bacillus en las zonas urbanas (con el fin de que las colonias de orugas

PREGUNTA: ORUGAS Vivo en Altomar 2, un poco antes del Mercado frente a un pequeno bosque de pinos en la Calle

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no puedan crecer) y acciones correctivas tales como cortar las bolsas de la oruga (que crecen en areas como las que describe la Sra Jackson). Ademasdependiendo en que zonas crecen las orugas, la Conselleria debe actuar, buscando el bienestar de las especies vegetales, y hemos pedido ha esta entidad tomar las acciones necesarias con el fin de mantener nuestro ambiente seguro. APARCAMIENTO DE LA ESCUELA: Tengo 3 preguntas que hacer, pero primero me gustaria felicitar al Ayuntamiento de Santa Pola por el brillante trabajo en la extension del colegio. Numero 1. Desgraciadamente no se puede decir lo mismo sobre el aparcamiento . Es util y necesario por las mananas y por las tardes, pero Puede decirnos cuando van a terminar la entrada correctamente? de momento es un peligro, los bloques de hormigon temporales se adhieren a la carretera y son un iman para que los ninos jueguen despues de la escuela y los fines de semana. Los coches se golpean tambien. Numero 2. El habito desagradable e insaluble de volver a la zona , amantes de los perros estan utilizando el aparcamiento como lugar de reunion para charlar y dejar que sus perros hagan sus necesidades en todo el aparcamiento. El ayuntamiento de Benejuzar esta tomando medidas para multar y colocar cubos de basura, hasta la fecha aqui no parece que existan las mismas medidas, se

podria mirar? Numero 3 Tambien cuando se anuncio la ampliaciacion de la escuela se dijo que habria Paisajismo, pero hasta la fecha no hay una planta, arbol o arbusto visible en cualquier lugar del aparcamiento o el colegio GA tiene un monton de plantacion pero esta zona de Monte y Mar parece olvidada. Atentamente Lyn y Don Lucas residentes frente al aparcamiento. Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: Numero 1. Es cierto que la situacion del aparcamiento en el colegio de Gran Alacant puede ser peligroso a la salida y entrada de los ninos al colegio, pore so, mientras estudiamos opciones urbnisticas para solucionar el problema, hay mayor presencia policial destinada a este edificio. Estaremos en contacto sobre nuestros progresos relacionados con este problema. Numero 2. Sobre eso, el Consejero de infractucturas esta trabajando en la busqueda de una nueva area con el fin de resolver las deposiciones de perros y otros animales. Por el momento si cualquier vecino se siente molesto por este problema, recomendamos que informe a la autoridad policial, ya que se pueden tomar las medidas adecuadas Numero 3. El paisajismo se realizara cuando todas las obras del nuevo colegio y la rehablitacion del ya existente acaben, por lo que pedimos paciencia, esto es una Carrera lenta, pero vamos en la direccion correcta.

LO QUE NO ESTA OCURRIENDO EN GRAN ALACANT? Como residente de GA acabo de volver y estoy consternado al ver en la Calle Noruega, toda la hierba que crece entre las piedras y en el area del parque, lo que es una verguenza, de hecho mirando alrededor de GA no parece tan limpia como antes. Tambien he notado senales que apuntan en la direccion equivocada, es muy confuso para cualquier visitante que venga por primera vez. Antiguamente habia un concejal que miraba por los problemas de GA y cualquiera podia pedir una cita para verla. Por lo que se ya no hay concejal aqui por lo que cuando hay un problema hay que ir a Santa Pola. Con quien tienen que contactar los residentes de GA para resolver sus problemas? Tal vez los lectores nos pueden decir donde y con quien??? NOTA DE PRENSA VIERNES 29 ENERO 2016 Muy buenas noticias para los vecinos de Santa Pola, especialmente para los de GA, el Ministerio de Educacion ha publicado la resolucion relativa a la construccion de nuevas escuelas en Valencia. Loli Tomas, concejala de educacion recordo la demanda historica de un segundo espacio escolar para este distrito. Tomas, queria hacer una pequena agenda para la cesion de terrenos para un escuelâ&#x20AC;? que no era publica, pero estuvo de acuerdo.

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El Centro de Iniciativas Sociales (CIS)” . Teniendo en cuenta las necesidades de la poblacion , “el equipo de gobierno considera que lo que se necesitaba era una escuela” El 31 de Julio pasado se envio una carta al “Ministerio notificando la lista de deficiencias educativas en la urbanizacion. Fundamentalmente, la construccion de la segunda escuela en Gran Alacant y la reconstruccion de la Hispanidad”. Con base a estos datos , hubo una reunion con el secretario regional de educacion e infractucturas educativas. El 11 de Diciembre , regreso al consistorio para exigir que mando la lista de necesidades”especificamente al Ministerio; que el 17 de Diciembre, el informe fue enviado”. Anteriormente, las conversaciones habian producido noticias alentadoras y que nuestra escuela era una prioridad” Prioridades Una nueva construccion y adaptaciones de las escuelas y colegios , el inicio de las obras se estima para el primer semestre de 2017. Es decir, entre Enero y Junio del proximo ano. El alcalde ha destacado que “nos gustaria tener una fecha , pero hay que tener en cuenta las prioridades y el presupuesto que esta disponible”. De todos modos es una gran noticia” especialmente cuando hemos sido capaces de llegar a esto en tan solo 6 meses. Hasta 3 Aulas. En cuanto al nuevo centro , el departamento quiere tener “ un maximo se tres aulas por curso. Una capacidad de aproximadamente 400-450 estudiantes”. Segun Tomas, “nacio como una pequena escuel, y tenemos como fin tener la oprtunidad de hacer el instituto”. El instituto se ubicara en la parcela municipas colindante al Vicenta Ruso, ‘que tambien necesita destacadas mejoras”. El nuevo colegio, dijo Tomas “ se construira arriba en la colina, porque no es conveniente que dos escuelas primarias esten juntas, especialmente cuando hay muchos ninos que tienen que viajar diariamente en Gran Alacant”. Una vez mas, el ira a Valencia “ para exigir lo que el anterior equipo de gobierno hizo y que nosotros, en este corto perioddo, hemos logrado basandonos en la preocupacion y la insistencia”. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx En el momento que lean esto, las obras finalmente se han puesto en marcha en el puente de la carretera y fuera de Gran Alacant. Las obras duraran unos 3 meses y tengan cuidado, ya que no habra devios de trafico en N-332

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La hermosa Margaret Smith y sus colaboradoras celebraran un dia con diversión el miércoles 23 de Marzo dia de Pascua , para recaudar fondos para los cuidados paliativos de Gran Alacant. Necesita mucho apoyo y solicita artículos para hacer un buen sorteo. Todos los regalos de Navidad no deseados que tengáis ,sacarlos y llevarlos a Dick Turpins, también las monedas pequeñas desaceros de ellas y llevárselas a Margaret. Todo suma!!! Las senoras del desayuno de los martes llenaron su colección de cajas y en tres semanas recaudaron 43 euros.- Apoyo, apoyo, apoyo es lo que necesitamos!!! Unanse a Dick Turpins hagan su buena acción!!

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The Royal British Legion Caring and campaigning for our ex-Service community. The Royal British Legion in Spain. Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch BR 3606. The Efforts of this Branch and with the Help of Customers & Staff of Local Business was Acknowledged at The Conference of District North Spainas we Awarded The Prestigious Plaque for the Most Monies raised per Member Throughout District North 2015 The Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets on the First Monday of the month, 1900 at “Raco Jove” Council Room. Upstairs in main in the Life Resort Building (above the shops). Lift access is provided. Next Meetings 7th Mar & 4th Apr2016. “Raco Jove” Council Room 19:00 Further details from - Robin 96 669 5423 or Brian 639 917 971. Email:granalacant.secretary@gmail.com

GASP Theatre It has been said that Gran Alacant has nothing for the English speaking population in the way entertainment except that which is found in the various bars . GASP Theatre is about to alter this . GASP Theatre are pleased to announce that for their next production they will be back “ Home “ in the Santara Resort ( Life Resort ) The presentation will be a three act, fast moving comedy entitled Breath of Spring. The plot concerns a group of older persons, fur coats, a maid and of course a policeman. What is Dame Beatrice up to ,,,, What does Lily the Maid know ….. Is the Brigadier still able to manage the troops … Will Hattie have a horrible half hour …... Does Nan get her diction correct ….... Will the desires of Alice materialise …. Will D.S. Pape get a word in edgewise . All these questions will be answered on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May . Curtain up at 19.30 .

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We had two teams getting Hot Shots this Month, The teams of Sue Kemp, Janet Gatward, Joe Ridley Skip Diane Ridley. and the team of Geraldine Fisher, Pauline Woodfine, Barrie Woodfine, Skip Gordon Fisher. see (see pic) The last Friday in the Month we hold our Dinner Dance at the El Rincon Resturant (next to the bowls green) it

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MITJA MARATON SANTA POLA, JANUARY 2016 (Santa Pola Half Marathon- 21km) as told by participant Geoffrey Young The first thing you notice on race day is build up of traffic heading towards Santa Pola from every direction, as tens of thousands of runners and supporters, from all over the country, make their way to what must be, one of the best running events in Spain. The whole of Santa Pola is taken over with a carnival atmosphere and a great feeling of camaraderie. The place just positively buzzes. It all started in 1990 with a field of 324 athletes and has grown steadily since then with over 9000 athletes now participating. This year’s winner was Kenyan Morris Munene Gachaga who finished in a time of 1hr, 01mins, 02secs. The female category was won by Kenyan Polline Wanjiku in a time of 1hr, 10mins, 25secs. There is an amazing amount of organisation behind the hosting of this event with a dedicated team which brings this to fruition ever year. The planning starts early in the year, and one of the

main characters involved in developing the event over the years is Jose Manuel Blasco, from the Tourism Information Counter in Santa Pola. He is one of the nicest, most genuine people I know, and his enthusiasm for the event and all things Santa Pola is legendary. I came across Jose at the Sports village on the weekend of the Run, and as always he showered me with compliments and goodwill.

Singapore), but the Santa Pola event is the best ever and I am proud to be involved in such a great event.

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I participated in my first Santa Pola half marathon back in 2010 and was immediately hooked. The course, the organisation, the entry fee, the “all inclusive” atmosphere, are excellent. Santa Pola certainly pulls out all the stops for the 3rd Sunday of January. I have probably participated in 30 or so half marathons over the years (I ran the first Great North Run (GNR) in 1981 and recently participated in the Penang Bridge Half Marathon (Malaysia) and the Standard Chartered Half Marathon in

The day starts with a drive into Santa Pola, parking the car, and then joining the crowds, as they meander through the streets towards the harbour front or the Glorieta. Cafes and restaurants are thronged with runners and spectators, there is hubbub of excited chatter, and a feeling of anticipation in the air. The race starts opposite the Miramar Restaurant, where 9000 athletes are herded into the start enclosure, the elite athletes at the front to allow them a free run. From the rear of the start line it can take 3-4 minutes to cross the official start line. And then you are off. 21km in-front of you. The crowds of spectators line the route cheering the runners every step of the way. The route

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heads south to Playa Lisa, before turning back towards the harbour and onto Santa Pola East, before turning round and heading back through Varadero into the town and back out to Playa Lisa, before turning back again for the last 3-4km to the finish line opposite the Miramar Restaurant. Music is ever present with probably 8 bands playing along the route, not to mention the percussive bands and the piped music coming from the bars and restaurants. The irony wasn’t lost on me when I reached the halfway point at the anchor at La Cadena in Santa Pola East, the band was playing “I Will Survive”. Ha ha. I had already heard Spencer Davis, “Keep on Running”. It is worth mentioning, at this point in the race , the eventual winners had finished. At 11km there was a drinks station, so a quick drink, head up, and battle on to the end. After crossing the finish line, you are again herded into the finishing enclosure, where you can refuel, rehydrate and stretch out with your fellow competitors. Cake, nutri-bars, soft drinks, fruit, even beer is available, free at the end, accompanied with plenty of back slapping and hand shakes with complete strangers. What a great way to end a race.

Geoff at race finish The days of running “good” times are now behind me. My motivation is to participate and complete the half marathon, especially one that takes place on the third Sunday of January as I have to keep focused over the winter months to keep fit and not overindulge during the festive period during which you have to contend with well meant advice from friends, family and strangers, along the lines of “I hung up my running shoes years ago what is someone of your age doing running that far?”. These prove to be great motivators as you set yourself goals to prove you can still “do it”. It would be untrue to say I enjoyed the run on the day. A lifetime of physical activity brings with it worn out bits of body which hurt when you run, but without doubt, at the end I feel satisfied and, overwhelmed with a sense of achievement. January 2017 is already in the diary, but before then is the small matter of the Santa Pola 10km race on Saturday 4th June.

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“I took part in the Santa Pola half marathon this year and what an amazing event it was. Having also taken part 2 years ago with some friends, I found the atmosphere even better this time around. I trained hard for this event and came over especially to take part. I was very pleased to come second in my age group (65 lady) and I was presented with an enormous cup! Spending several hours in the Spa in Gran Alacant on the Monday and I wasn’t even sore or achy after that . I’m looking forward to next year”.

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Food is a vital part of Spanish Culture. Why not try Chickpea stew - the most typical Good Friday dish followed by Torrijas which are eaten all over Spain, so easy to make and absolutely delicious.

Check out our online step by step video tutorial on www.granalacantadvertiser.com CHICKPEAS WITH COD AND SPINACH 400gr chickpeas 1 bag 200gr Spinach 3 cod loins 3 Eggs 2 Onions Garlic 1 Tea spoon papikra Olive Oil Salt Put the chickpeas in water the night before to soak. Next day cook the chickpeas in a pot of boiling water on medium heat until almost cooked. Boil 3 eggs and set aside. While the chickpeas are cooking, chop the garlic and onions. Fry the garlic first in a little bit of oil, add the onions and fry until golden brown. When the onions are soft, add the paprika, fry for 1 minute and set the pan aside. When the chickpeas is almost cooked, add the contents of the pan to the garlic and onion and cook for 10 minutes. Then add the spinach bit by bit and cook until wilted. Cut the cod into bite size squares and add to the pot 10 minutes before the chickpeas are fully cooked. Cook for 5 minutes and add boiled eggs - quartered. Transfer into a serving dish and enjoy with a slice of freshly baked bread. TORRIJAS 1 Baguette from a day or two before 250 ml water 200 ml condensed milk Anise liquor 25ml Lemon peel 1 cinnamon stick 3 eggs Olive or sunflower oil Sugar Put the water in a pot with the lemon peel and cinnamon stick let it boil, then take off the heat and let the water cool. When the water is cool, take the lemon peel and the cinnamon stick out and mix the water with the condensed milk and the anise. In another bowl whisk the eggs. Cut the loaf of bread in slices about 2 cm wide. Fill a pan with the oil and wait until it gets really hot. Dip slices of bread in the bowl containing water mixed with condensed milk, and then dip in the second bowl and coat with whisked eggs. Fry bread slices until brown on both sides. Put on a plate and sprinkle with sugar.

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INSTITUTO FERIAL ALICANTINO IFA - the Instituto Ferial Alicantino who are located in the exhibition centre next to Alicante airport offer shows and fairs on most weekends of every month. If you have a couple of spare hours at the weekend and are looking for something different to do, it is well worth a visit.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Remember to print off your online discount vouchers. 12/3 - 14/3 - Extetic - beauty salon, cosmetics, beauty and hair- JESAL - National Congress of Aesthetics 16/3 - 17/3 - Futurmoda - International Fair of Leather, Components and Machinery for Footware and Leather Goods

BIBLIOTECA INTERNACIONAL GRAN ALACANT GA Library offers a selection of International books, magazines, CD’s & DVD’s

Spanish Lessons:

* Beginners - Mon&Wed 9:30-11:00 * Intermediate - Tues&Thur 9.30-11:00 or 11:30-13:00 * Advanced - Mon&Wed 11:30 -13:00 Registration Fee: 15€, Books: 32€

Life Resort (Sala Municipal):

Pilates - Tue&Wed - 19:00-20:00 - 3.20€ Salsa&Buchata - Friday - 19:00-20.30 - €5.40

Coffee Mornings: *NEW*

to encourage English - Spanish conversation and vice versa.

Carnival

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PETS IN SPAIN www.petsinspain.com

Pets In Spain is a website dedicated to the re-homing of abandoned and unwanted animals on the Costa Blanca. Whether you are looking to adopt an animal, advertise an animal or if you simply want to know more about taking care of your pet in Spain, please take a look at our site or Call: 645 469 253 Gorgeous George is in desperate need of a new home. He is a 6 month old, white and cream Galgo cross, he is great with other dogs and loves children.

Jasper is around 15 weeks old and looking for his forever home. He is in excellent health, house trained and had his first puppy vaccination. Jasper is great with other dogs and will be medium size when fully grown.

Angel, Dino, Sheba and Serena have all been adopted. Jet is 15 weeks old and looking for a forever home. He has been in foster since he was 6 weeks old and is in excellent health. He has had his first vaccination, house trained and good with other dogs, he will be medium size when fully grown.

Ludvig is around 4 years old and sadly in need of a new home as his owner needs to move back to Norway Ludvig is a neutered, vaccinated and chipped, great with dogs and is a very confident, happy cat. He will suit someone who wants a companion as he is a very calm boy and loves nothing more than curling up on a lap and getting stroked.

To view more animals for adoption visit our website. If you would like to advertise an animal email: info@petsinspain.info

Tel: 645 469 253

The Charity is run by a team of volunteers CV-01-043388-A CIF No G-54353743 The K9 Club is a Registered Animal Welfare Organisation operating within the Alicante Province

Twinkle is a lovely 2 year old tabby and white girl who was bought into K9 after being abandoned. She has been spayed and is very affectionate. Twinkle enjoys a sedentary life and loves home comforts. She is fine with other cats and loves being with people.

K9 CLUB www.k9club.es

Tel: 600 845 420

We have dogs, cats and kittens ready for adoption and foster. We are looking for people who have a few hours spare a week the help out in the charity shops, the kennels and on the van doing deliveries and collections. For more information please visit our web site at www.k9club.es. or telephone 600845420. READ THE MAGAZINE EVERY MONTH AT www.granalacantadvertiser.com

WHAT’S THAT IN THE CLOT? by Mark Etheridge

f it looks like a duck and floats like a duck and quacks like a duck, it probably is a duck – and the one species that everyone knows (or should do if they have the slightest interest in birds) is the Mallard . You know it, it's the one which has the iridescent green head on the male and the all-brown female which you probably fed breadcrumbs to when you were little. You will of course see Mallards on the pool at the Clot, but you are also likely to see a different type of duck which is altogether more spectacular. This is the Red-crested Pochard, and as you will see from my photo it is quite unmistakeable. Here I have been fortunate enough to get both the male and female birds into one shot, and now is the best time of the year to see them when they have paired up and are getting ready to begin their breeding season. The males will be in their finest plumage and quite appropriately the Spanish name for them is Pato Colorado, or Colourful Duck. The females are as you can see much duller, but do have that distinctive “lipstick” effect on their beaks to help identify them when seen in isolation. We have been fortunate over the past few years that improved reserve management in the Clot has led to a reliable water level at the main pool, and over that time we

have had at least two seasons when Redcrested Pochards have successfully bred there; last year there were two successful broods and at least one the year before that. At the start of this year a few pairs were back, and there is no reason why this summer should not see more families in place. The nest will be well-hidden in one of the reedbeds, and one of the things that attracts the Red-crested Pochard to our local pool is the presence of the Blackwinged Stilts, which are one of the bird world's best early-warning systems. It has been shown that the ducklings have a better survival rate when the noisy Stilts are on hand to provide warning that a predator is about. This bird has a wide range, from the UK across Europe and Asia as far as China, but we are fortunate in Spain that 80% of the European population of this bird breeds here. Many people seem to think that ducks eat fish, but like most other duck species the Red-crested Pochard eats mostly vegetable matter which they will dive for rather than up-ending themselves like the Mallards do. You can see more photos of wildlife in our area by visiting my site at: http://marketheridge.smugmug.com/ See you next month

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Numerous pets waiting for adoption to loving homes

Male German Sheppard , aprox 2 years old. He has been beaten and abused since he was a puppy, so he is extremely traumatised and needs an experienced female adopter.

Excellent character. Loving male American Stanford, aprox 3 years old and very strong. He needs a good and loving new owner who has no other male dogs.

Hundreds of Kittens and adult cats some of which have been abused and disabled are in need of responsible owners and loving homes.

Donations are really needed, but you can also help with only saving coppers. It all goes to feed colonies.Your donations also pays for veterinary bills, medication, sterilizations and lots more. WITHOUT YOUR HELP WE CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T CONTINUE. Ring us, e-mail us or leave a message. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ring back (Spanish numbers only) or just send us an sms and we will call back. Foster Homes & Volunteers Needed. Litter, food & material accepted (EXCEPT Generic Market Brand Food. Aldi is ok). Contact: feralfriends.ga@gmail.com, Tel: 697 574 199 (Mon-Sat). The Charity is run by a team of volunteers Registration Number G54658810 Based in Quesada This is Bexy, we have Cats and 6 month plus Kitten in need of home.

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Pedro is a German Shepherd type dog, he has a lovely nature, loves people, but does not like cats. He has been castrated and had all his injections, he is about 2 years old. He walks well on the lead and would love a home to call his own.

For more information please contact 685 564 131 or visit the web site at www.http://catsndogsaid.com

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YOUR PENSION FUND, SHOULD YOU DE-RISK OR NOT? 5 STEPS TO HELP YOU DECIDE

going for drawdown, it's worth keeping an eye on annuity rates as they might improve again if interest rates go up.

ONE Ask your pension advisor when they plan to start de-risking your savings under any automatic lifestyle system. Normally this is 10 years before you retire, but it'll be useful to have a deadline for whether to continue with or halt the process. Even if your pension advisor has already started de-risking your savings, you can still switch back into riskier stock investments with the chance of better returns. And if you have delayed de-risking, you can always start it later.

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TWO How much money you have put by for retirement should influence your thinking on whether it is more sensible to buy an annuity or to stay invested and gradually draw down from your savings. Those with less may be better off with an annuity but those with more generally have further options about what you should do with different-sized pension pots. THREE Keep an open mind about what you are doing. If you start de-risking, be prepared to slow or abandon the process if you decide to go for drawdown instead. And even if you think you are definitely

FIVE The brutal truth is pension freedom sounds great, but it also means more decisions will be left up to you in future. A free official service is available to offer general guidance, but it won't give personalised advice. It certainly won't tell you what funds to put your money in, whether you are de-risking or not. Since sound advice around funding your retirement is so important, you should take professional qualified advice to ensure that your finances on track prior to retirement and during retirement to maintain the required lifestyle for you and you loved ones. Next Month: Investing for Tax efficient income To review your retirement planning and/or investments please contact me on 647 681 974 / 965 994 855 or terryexpatpensions@terra.com

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