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somehow gets preferential treatment having waited all of 3 seconds on the phone. it’s even more of an adventure trying to pay a bill through a Spanish bank (clearly they have plenty of cash sitting in their vaults) as the logistics for paying a household bill would make the meeting, and docking,

Talking of diets, Spain is the only place I’ve found in Europe where you can buy a sandwich in a petrol station that has a longer shelf life than you do! Expats struggle with the language too but that has to be blamed on those pioneers who have spread the English language to the four corners of the world such as Drake, Raleigh Cook and Homer Simpson which has made it difficult for native English speakers to pick up the lingo...and Heineken hasn’t helped either...

of two space stations seem like kids stuff. Unless you are in the bank during the second equinox (while there is a lunar eclipse) and it is on the third Tuesday of the month then you can’t pay it and will have to wait until the sun and moon combine once more..Or the bank goes bust because of dodgy administration, which in fact is more likely.

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By Alan Gandy I had some business in Alicante last weekend so had been planning a trip there for a while. Earlier in the week that was cancelled.

As I’d already booked a hotel and made plans to meet up with an old friend I hadn’t seen in what must be 25 years or more, I decided to turn it into a jolly instead and go ahead and spend a couple of days away. My friend lives in La Marina and, having only read an article from El Pais a few days earlier, I have to admit, my curiosity about the place had been aroused. It couldn’t be that bad? Surely?

First impressions when I arrived at ‘La Marina’ weren’t bad at all, it seemed much like any small town you might pass through on your way somewhere. A ‘high street’ running between apartment blocks with a range of businesses and a good choice of coffee shops along the way through to where I was staying at the other end of town.

I’d left home early so was a bit early to check-in to the hotel; when I saw the sign pointing to the urbanisations I couldn’t stop myself I had to go and have a look.

supermarkets, schools, retail units and services. A project straight out of the mind of a 1980’s first year town planning student (who dropped out).

I’d say there was an estate agent on every corner but that would be inaccurate. There was an estate agent in every other shop unit, separated mostly by charity shops or bars. They say you’re never more than 6 feet from a rat. That’s untrue according to the article which claims the real distance is 164 feet. Given the number of estate agent offices in La Marina a fair percentage of the population must be agents. On that basis I’m willing to bet that you’re probably never more than 164 feet from an estate agent in La Marina! I’d also be willing to bet that if you sit in a bar there you’re never more than six feet from someone who has a ‘mate’ who can ‘sort you out’ (for a kickback from an agent) should you express even the slightest hint of interest in buying a property.

If you hadn’t guessed La Marina is not my kind of place. Each to their own I suppose…

One other quite beautiful expat irony observed on this trip was down at the commercial park on the road to Guardamar. On this park, amongst Mercadona, Lidl, car sales and various other businesses sit two well established ‘Camper Parks’.

Though perhaps it was just my warped imagination running away with me; I pictured the owners of the campers as reasonably well off retired people (last time I checked those big motor homes cost a pretty penny) who’ve spent some of their pension wedge to run away and live the dream of a semi-nomadic life.

The kind of people who up until that point lived in a pretty village.

The kind of people who’d be chasing ‘gypos’ off the local common waving a rolled up Daily Mail. Now here they are, putting down semi-permanent roots on what, if in the UK, might be the kind of spot described as a travellers site.

Disclaimer: Now, before I go any further I should point out what follows is my opinion and reflects my personal tastes. So, if you happen to like the place, no hate mail or death threats please – I already have a backlog I’m wading through from elsewhere.

The drive up the hill, past the roundabout where the prostitute sits, to the urbanisations holds all the clues as to what to expect.

Billboard after billboard, after estate agent billboard, begging you to call for their very friendly personal attention or look at buyyourdreamhomeandlifestyleinthesunwithapoolnow.com. I knew I was approaching the gates of my personal idea of hell.

It’s an incredible place I’ll give it that! I love the bizarre, and it certainly fits the bill. Welcome to the real life Little Britain!

Imagine if someone took a fairly large chunk of some soulless and characterless British town where nobody really wants to live (think Basingstoke or Stevenage) and dropped it in the sunshine, and you’re somewhere near the mark. A large swathe of land covered in little boxes, a huge purpose built development with added

I should say, I’m not knocking the area or the Costa Blanca at all. It’s actually very nice around there. The beach at La Marina is excellent, if beaches are your thing. Whilst there I also drove into Santa Pola which, apart from having a McDonalds (always a plus) has a great harbour/marina, seems like a cool working city and also has well used and excellent beaches.

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1.- THE FIRST DOG PARK

location cannot be officially disclosed.

IN GRAN ALACANT.

explain to the kids that pet adoption was a big decision and spoke to them about the best

“This is great news for pets and their own-

way to bring an animal into the family as well

ASPETGA just received a call from Loreto

ers in Santa Pola and Gran Alacant. We are

as the importance of adopting and not buying

Cascales, the councilor for Gran Alacant, in-

on the right track,” said ASPETGA President

animals.

forming us that the Diputacion (the Alicante

Olatz Mensua.

The children were delighted to interact with

provincial council) has approved the grant Attending the meeting were town councilors, a

Sam, Ellioth, Dora and Sanson, four friendly

representative of the Colegio Oficial de Veteri-

rescue dogs that accompanied ASPETGA in

The council will call ASPETGA soon to review

narios de la Provincia de Alicante (the Alicante

this talk. The four have been adopted by the

the final version of the project. It is possible

College of Veterinarians), the environmental

ASPETGA members who spoke to the group.

the park may be done as soon as December

quality manager for local beaches, the head

or early January! These dates cannot be con-

of Tourism as well as Olatz Mensua and Rosa

Although the focus of lecture was responsible

firmed yet in case there are last minute prob-

Maria Garcia, respectively the President and

pet ownership, ASPETGA also spoke briefly to

lems or delays.

Secretary of ASPETGA.

the children about the plight of wild animals

The dog park would have 3,000 square me-

The next step is for the government team to

ters of land. This will include an agility zone

draft an amendment to the bylaws that would

separate from the walking area as well as a

allow pet owners and their pets to enjoy local

ASPETGA actively works to foster responsible

water fountain for our furry friends and some

beaches. The amendment would also estab-

pet ownership and the goal of these speak-

park benches.

lish the rules of use for the dog beach and a

ing engagements is to impart these values to

system of penalties for those who do not com-

children. ASPETGA volunteers are available

ply.

to any school in Santa Pola and Gran Alacant

needed for the dog park.

held in captivity, such as those working in cir-

The space, which is located behind the gas

cuses or on display at zoos.

interested in scheduling this type of lecture.

station, will be the first dog park in Gran Alacant and the second within Santa Pola town

3.-ASPETGA talks to kids about pet

limits. A year ago a small dog park was cre-

Lecture to summer schools students at Co-

About ASPETGA

ated in the Calvario neighbourhood. The Gran

legio Hispanidad in Santa Pola

The Pet Owners Association of Santa Pola and Gran Alacant (ASPETGA) or Asociación

Alacant dog park will be much bigger and will provide more amenities. It will be ideal for the

August 13, 2014 (Santa Pola) – Last Friday,

de Propietarios de Mascotas de Santa Pola y

kind of events ASPETGA hopes to organize.

representatives of the Pet Owners Association

Gran Alacant is a nonprofit founded by a group

of Santa Pola and Gran Alacant (ASPETGA)

of neighbours including a local veterinarian.

Ladies, gentlemen and animal companions:

spoke to summer school students aged 4-9 at

ASPETGA works to encourage responsible pet

this is happening! With a little patience, a lot

Colegio Hispanidad in Santa Pola about pet

ownership in our community by raising aware-

of work and the cooperation of town hall we

ownership telling the children that a pet is an-

ness of local regulations regarding pet own-

are making significant progress on behalf of

other member of the family to care for, to re-

ership with a special emphasis on the collec-

our furry friends.

spect and to never abandon.

tion of dog droppings. ASPETGA believes in

2.- MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH ON FUTURE

“We believe in the importance of educating

non pet owning residents and works to create

DOG BEACH IN SANTA POLA - ASPETGA

children to love and to respect animals. This

specially designated dog parks and beaches.

AND SANTA POLA TOWN HALL AGREE ON

way the children of today will become adults

In addition, APSETGA programs events to

A LOCATION

tomorrow who are sensitive to their environ-

promote canine socialization and good citi-

ment something we believe guarantees a bet-

zenship, organizes competitions and games

At the end of August the Pet Owners Asso-

ter future for all of us,” says ASPETGA Presi-

as well as charitable and fundraising events.

ciation of Santa Pola and Gran Alacant (AS-

dent Olatz Mensua.

Membership is just € 5 per family per year. To

peaceful coexistence between pet owning and

join or for more information, please visit www.

PETGA) had a very important meeting with the Town of Santa Pola where there was a major

Through a presentation based on drawings

aspetga.es or www.facebook.com/APETGA, or

breakthrough regarding Santa Pola’s future

and photos, Mensua along with ASPETGA

aspetga@gmail.com

dog beach. The Santa Pola Town Council and

Treasurer Belma Canales and Secretary Rosa

ASPETGA have agreed on the future location

Garcia spoke about the responsibilities of hav-

of the dog beach. Until all is confirmed, the

ing a pet. ASPETGA took the opportunity to

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“Get on yer bike!”

by Gary Routledge www.cyclogicalcostablanca.com

Cycling to the village of El Altet Distance: Approx: 60kms

at peak times). You will eventually come to

(If you turn right there is a cycle track all

Time: Allow 6 Hours.

a dual carriageway and on your left there

the way into Santa Pola).

Additional route to Santa Pola add

is a new cycle track that will take you all

Again follow this road all the way un-

15kms

the way to Elche if you want to do that

til the next roundabout which takes you

route sometime.

under the N332 then just follow the signs

and about 1 1/2 hours.

to El-Altet (about another 2kms) On the

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Leave Quesada and head for Benijofar,

Stay on the right side until you come to a

main street as you enter the village you

pass through Benijofar heading for Ro-

roundabout with signs for Santa Pola turn

will come to a set of traffic lights turn right

jales, turn left at the second roundabout

right here (brilliant little Tapas bar at this

here and you are spoiled for choice of Ta-

cycle over the bridge then straight on at

roundabout by the way if you need a first

pas bars . We have tried most of them and

the next roundabout and head for San Ful-

pit stop we normally stop here it’s called

they are all good.

gencio. At the next roundabout turn left

Ursula’s.) Follow this road for a good 8-10

and head for Elche. Just keep following the

Kms until you come to another roundabout

After you have been watered and fed you

signs for Elche on this road (it’s a good

where you will see The Blue Star night-

can either retrace your tracks or if you

road quite quiet but can get busy and fast

club, go straight on and head for El-Altet.

have plenty time keep going in the same

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direction straight on at the roundabout at

road, we normally stay low along the water

the edge of the town then at the end of the

This road

is absolutely gorgeous, when

front right into the centre of town where

road turn right (straight on takes you to

we went there were people jumping off the

we pick up the signs for the N332 which we

a beautiful beach with a bar etc) and just

cliffs Paragliding and they seemed to be

go under and then pick up the cycle track

keep on going on into Gran Alacant. You

stuck in thermals as they stayed

up for

heading for Elche stay on this track until

will come to another roundabout turn left

ages, the was a gymkhana, jet skis, and

you come to The Blue Star night club and

here and cycle up the hill into the main part

people everywhere.. There are plenty of

turn left. Then just retrace your tracks and

of Gran Alacant, as you pass through the

places to stop and eat or drink on this road,

head all the way back home.

village stay on this road until you come to

also loads of places to lock up your bikes

Beautiful route with lovely scenery all the

a small road on your left heading along the

and have a swim; there is also a very small

way and it’s relatively flat most of the way.

coast this is a beautiful little coast road (if

church on this route probably one of the

Well done.

you miss this road you end up cycling up a

smallest in the world.

very steep hill) just follow this road all the

Summary: Nice long flat route with beau-

way along the coastline and you will even-

Follow this road into Santa Pola where you

tiful coastal road and plenty places to stop

tually come into Santa Pola.

can either take the high road or the low

and swim, eat etc.

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Well what a fabulous week we had last week with a fashion show at The Vestry and Frissan.

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aggregate to Fuerteventura for a place in 2B and two years later Haro ended their 2B challenge. The team is determined to make the next step up and more besides.

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Formed in 1993 after the former football club in the town was demoted to the lower regional levels following financial problems CD Torrevieja changed their name to FC Torrevieja in 1996 and battled their way through the leagues to reach the Spanish National division three level in 1997, but for only two seasons. In 2005 they once more made National status and have remained there ever since with a growing sense of ambition that has seen them challenge for passage into the prestigious Segunda B in recent years.

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- Tommy Cooper

17. “On a train, why do I always end up sitting next to the woman who’s eating the individual fruit pie by sucking the filling out through the hole in the middle?”

- Victoria Wood 18. Sacred cows make the best hamburger.

- Mark Twain 19. I admire the Pope. I have a lot of respect for anyone who can tour without an album.

- Rita Rudner

7. “‘Employee of the month’ is a good example of how somebody can be both a winner and a loser at the same time.”

- Demetri Martin 8.

20. “I won’t say ours was a tough school, but we had our own coroner.”

- Lenny Bruce

“I hate my supervisor. Behind her desk it says. ‘You don’t

have to be mad to work her, but it helps. ‘Mind you, she’s written it in her own shit.”

21. “I went to a general store. They wouldn’t let me buy anything specifically.”

- Alan Carr

- Steven Wright (read 10 Steven Wright one-liners)

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22. “What’s black and white and eats like a horse? – A Zebra.

What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back?

– A stick.

- Traditional

- Unknown

10. I’ve just come back from this new restaurant, Wong Fritz.

It’s a Chinese German fusion. [A BEAT] Now I’m hungry for power.

- Jim Kinloch (based on a traditional premise)

23. “”A lot of Christians wear crosses around their necks. Do you think when Jesus comes back he ever wants to see a fuckin’ cross? It’s kind of like going up to Jackie Onassis with a rifle pendant on.”

- Bill Hicks (read Bill Hicks Comedy God)

11. An ice cream seller was today found on the floor of his

24. “An overweight guy went to the doctor who advised him to

van covered in hundreds and thousands. Police said he topped himself.

- Unknown

try a keep fit DVD. But the guy said he couldn’t be bothered.

“Well” suggested the doctor, “try something that leaves you a little short of breath.” So the buy took up smoking.”

- Jo Brand

12. “Too bad all the people who know how to run the country are busy driving taxis and cutting hair.”

- George Burns

25. “I used to sell furniture for a living. The trouble was, it was my own.

- Les Dawson

13. How do you call a prison inmate? – Use a cell phone.

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to make you smile 26. Why are robots never afraid? – Because they have nerves of steel.

- Unknown 27. “I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something.”

- Jackie Mason

40. “A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history: with the possible exception of handguns and Tequila.”

- Mitch Ratliffe

28. “Today’s a good day for going to a bookstore and ask where the self help section is.” - Jim Kinloch

41. “We had gay burglars last night. They broke in and rearranged the furniture.”

- Robin Williams

29. “I play all my Country and Western music backwards – your lover returns, your dog comes back and you cease to be an alcoholic.” - Linda Smith

42. “My last girlfriend looked like Claudia Schiffer: only shorter and Korean.”

- Max Kauffman

30. What’s Green and sings? Elvis Parsley.

- Unknown 31. Canada: a country so square that even the female impersonators are women.

- Richard Brenner 32. “I’m 63 now. But that’s just 17 Celsius.”

- George Carlin 33. “What’s it with chimpanzees and that middle parting? Stuck in the Twenties, aren’t they?

- Harry Hill 34. Two silkworms had a race – it ended in a tie.

- Unknown 35. “I love the way garages leave black buckets outside for your dead flowers.”

- Jack Dee 36. “I love flying. I’ve been to almost as many places as my luggage.”

- Bob Hope 37. “Airline hostesses show you how to use a seat belt in case you haven’t been in a car since 1956.”

- Jerry Seinfeld 38. “I’ve been breastfeeding for two years. I could light the gas ring with my nipples.”

- Jo Brand 39. “Kill my boss? Do I dare live out the American dream?”

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- Homer Simpson

43. “For three days after death, hair and fingernails continue to grow but phone calls taper off.”

- Johnny Carson

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I wander with the ghouls What to do what to do ???? you will find there and there is something toI suit every budget. wander with the ghosts I wander through the complexes Fed watered and wined and well into the holiThe places I like the most. day spirit, but the next question is: With a vast range of accessories ranging from crystal bodices to earrings to feather Do we settle down and watch the telly or join When I find somebody there plentythe to choose if you prefer jewellery and accessoinfascinators the karaoke partyis across road...?from, Ad- or, That wants to talk to me mittedly, only want amateurs and I with ries canthey be custom made to your requirements to match the I will take them byoccasion the handor perhaps as my beautiful corn crake singing voice would Until they beg to be set free a gift. put people to shame and cause possibly envy, butworked we arefor here, holidayyears showing Having overontwenty in the industry Christine is full of advice, tips I wander the Carabassi the youngsters how to do it...how to live life and of course the standard of her work is second to noneto using the finest qualInto Arenales see whose about large.

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