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MORE FOOD, LESS WASTE...
The Ministro de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente, Miguel Arias Cañete, has introduced his Estrategia ‘Más alimento, menos desperdicio’, ‘More food, less waste’, which aims to limit losses and food wastage. He outlined the five major areas upon which this strategy will be based. He said it will ‘promote transparency, dialogue and coordination between agents in the food chain and public administrations and will develop coordinated actions that contribute to promote a change in attitudes, work systems and governance to limit waste and reduce environmental pressures.’ The five major areas are: 1 Performance studies. To ‘correct deficiencies regarding information about the amount of waste, where and how it is produced, and the reasons for it.’ 2 Development of best practice guidelines. The development of guides to good practice disseminated to farmers, businesses and chain operators. The development of a Web site for the promotion of social responsibility towards this major problem, with a special focus on education and awareness in schools. 3 Review of regulatory issues. To work in collaboration with suppliers to identify those rules that represent an obstacle to the unnecessary discard of food, particularly in terms of quality standards relating to appearance, best before dates and expiration. 4 Cooperation. Between companies, organisations and associations along the food chain. In this area, the Minister has included the promotion of agreements with food banks ‘to maximize the redistribution of food’, and the promotion of small-scale producers who operate farm-gate sales. Also the development and implementation of audits within companies, in order to evaluate the efficiency of food waste
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management and identify areas for improvement. 5 Development of new technologies. Finally, to prioritise new technologies, promoting projects to improve efficiency, boosting aid lines for innovative projects, and creating new jobs. Miguel Arias Cañete continued: ‘We will create a Monitoring Committee, composed of the Directors and key stakeholders, who will report regularly on the degree of implementation of the proposed actions, the difficulties encountered, the results achieved and the corrective actions that have to be introduced. This Strategy ‘More food, less waste’ is the result of a commitment made by Arias Cañete in Parliament, and the targets set by the European Parliament which required all Member States to develop a Plan of Action against food waste by 2013. The Minister explained that ‘we all have a commitment to society, to the needy, and also with the effective use of resources and care of the environment. The waste occurs in all phases - bad shopping habits, consumption and management of food, inappropriate size or packaging, disruption to the refrigeration chain.’ The European Commission estimates that annually 89 million tons of food, which equates to 179 kilos per capita, are lost or wasted, which represents, each year, between 30% and 50% of edible food being wasted. The biggest waste produced, 42%, is by the consumer. Manufacturing processes account for 39%. However, in this second case, the losses are largely unavoidable, since they are due to product contents which are not part of the final food Spain is sixth in the list of food wasteful countries. Italy is the best, with only 8.8 tons of food waste per year, followed by Poland, France, the Netherlands and Germany.
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Earthquake of 4.3 on the Richter scale in Lorca causes widespread panic
An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale has terrified residents in Lorca (Murcia) who are still reliving the horrors of a quake reaching 5.6 nearly two years ago. Detected at 04.27hrs yesterday (Thursday), the epicentre of the quake was in the nearby village of La Paca, which comes under the jurisdiction of Lorca, reaching number III on the Intensity scale – around the middle
– and 11 kilometres underground.
According to the National Geological Institute, the tremor was felt in the whole of the north of Lorca, the city centre itself, and in the nearby towns of Aledo, Totana, Cehegín and Archena, and even just over the border in Almería, the province immediately south of the Murcia Region. The Institute says this was an aftershock of a quake of 2.7 on the Richter scale at
SPAIN’S Under-26’s have stopped looking for work
Over 860,000 young people on the dole say they have simply given up looking for jobs, because they no longer believe they will find one. According to a report by ThinkSpain, research by ASEmpleo says those who were aged 25 and under when they were made redundant between the end of 2007 and late 2012 and have not found work since do not believe they will ever get a job again. The number of people in this age-group who are out of work has gone up by over a third in this five-year period. Cantabria is the region with the most under-26s who lost their jobs and have not worked since in this time, and even in
the Canary Islands with the lowest level of loss of active inhabitants of this age-group, the number has still gone down by 29.5 per cent. In all, 55.1 per cent of 25-year-olds and under who want to, and are able to, work, are unemployed, and nearly half of these – 45.6 per cent – have not worked in over a year. And in 2012 alone, Spain lost 1.33 million workers aged under 26. An average of seven in 10 people of this age are registered as unemployed in the Canary Islands, the region with the worst statistics, and 4.6 in 10 in the Basque Country, the region with the lowest youth jobless figures.
around 23.30hrs on Wednesday, at eight kilometres underground, and that a further aftershock of 1.6 on the Richter scale was felt at 05.33hrs with its epicentre just to the north-west of Aledo.
Emergency services received a flood of calls and the city council has posted information on its website as to how to stay safe in the event of an earthquake. So far, no reports of injury or damage to property have been registered. On May 11, 2011, a quake reaching 5.6 on the Richter scale – an aftershock of a much smaller one – destroyed the city, leaving thousands homeless, hundreds injured and nine dead, including an eleven-year-old boy. Earthquakes are a regular feature in Spain, particularly in the Murcia and Almería areas which sit on a fault line, but the majority reach no higher than 2 or 3 on the Richter scale. At this level, most people feel the ground move suddenly and occasionally suffer a crack in a window or ornaments falling off a shelf, but the intensity of vibrations is little more than a heavy lorry driving past. In March 2006, a quake of 4.5 on the
Richter scale in Casas Bajas, a village of 200 inhabitants in the province of Valencia on the Teruel border, caused tiles to fall off roofs and panic to break out among residents, but no injuries or real property damage occurred. And in summer 2011, over 8,000 earthquakes were registered in El Hierro, one of the Canary Islands, caused by an underwater volcano erupting. Volcanic activity has reawakened on the island and at least 2,000 quakes have been recorded in less than a week, although none over 4.6 on the Richter scale and most of such low intensity that inhabitants would not have felt them. Neither in summer 2011 nor in the past week have authorities been concerned for inhabitants’ safety, with the worst of the damage being rockfalls in a tunnel near the village of La Restinga, largely due to the epicentre being between 12 and 20 kilometres below ground. In the case of the devastating Lorca earthquake two years ago, the epicentre was only a kilometre below the surface, which heightened its intensity.
Duchess of Palma to testify over Nóos Institute corruption case
King Juan Carlos’ daughter, the Infanta Cristina is finally thought to have been involved in the infamous Nóos Case surrounding her husband, Iñaki Urdangarín, and will be called to testify in court on April 27 at 10.00hrs. Her summons comes just days after Urdangarín’s former co-director, Diego Torres, sent new emails to the judge in charge of the money-laundering and corruption trial which hinted at the involvement of the Duchess of Palma in the activities of the Nóos Institute, which was set up as a non-profitmaking organisation in order to benefit from public grants but which in fact was anything but. The emails suggest the Infanta Cristina was consulted by her husband over the activities
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Cinematic Developments. Pilar De La Horadada In a recent edition of Sol Times, I mentioned the good works of Tish Hirst, support coordinator for the rebirth of the long closed, but much loved, cinema in Pilar De La Horadada. New owner of the premises, Snr. Diego, has been in touch, and tells me that as well as English films, his hope is to turn the old cinema building into a cultural centre. The plans include building a new stage, to encourage choir concerts, conferences, magic shows for children, and enough stage area to allow amateur dramatic groups to present their plays. Christmas shows would also be welcomed. Oh! yes they would! The wish is to improve the bar area (Any cast conditioned ale I wonder?) with a chef, who will provide a range of tapas, and other delicacies. He enjoys the support of the local Ayuntamiento for the project, but unfortunately, no financial help.
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If any Sol Times readers have any thoughts to groups that might make use of the cinema, be it stage or foyer/bar area, please let Tish know on: tosham@cinemapilar.com I did ask Snr. Diego, about the rain falling through the roof. He tells me he has a friend who will sort it, just as soon as he can find a long enough ladder. I can almost smell the “Popping Corn”!
Rob Barnes moved to live in Spain, 7 years ago. In the UK, amongst other things, he was the Chair of the Midlands Regions, Independent Television Commission. His hobbies include Industrial Archaeology, Mine exploration and photography (Sierra Minera) and is on a quest to get a quality cast conditioned real ale here in Spain! Email Rob at garfieldglencroft@hotmail.com
ACheeses Cornucopia of Delights Gastronomical with names such as Nipple/Mimosa, Ecological/Marquesa and Creamy Raw Milk/ Marela, along with Sardines, Cantabrian Anchovies in Vinegar, Chocolate Orange Marmalade, known as Paulena, and nuts and apple cinnamon Mojito, are just some of the many hundreds of items, beautifully displayed and for sale, at “Comedus”, a retail store in Torrevieja’s Calle Union Musical Torrevejense. Comedus”, recently established in Torrevieja, and holders of the prestigious “Green Commerce Certificate”, is a stockist that offers artisan, regional and specialist products, including typical “Embutidos” wines, olive oils and infusions, from distinct parts of Spain. The owner, Mercedes and her husband, understand that an important part of Spanish “Culture” is it’s typical “Gastronomy”. The reason “Comedus” gains and entry into “Barnes’s Bulletin”, is that it’s more than just your average retail store.
Mercedes and her staff, wish to offer the opportunity to members of clubs and associations, around Torrevieja and beyond, to get to know a little more of Spanish culture, through presentations, explanation and
“Tasting” while wandering their store. The presentations are offered in Spanish, English and German, are free of charge, with no obligation to purchase anything (But I bet you do!) Any group, around 10 to 15 persons is best, can visit mornings or afternoons, every day except Sundays. If interested, give Mercedes a call on 96 693 22 76, or email on: toyme88@gmail.com Should any Sol Times readers, do pop in, I’m very partial to Natural Sea Urchin Caviar (I think!)
Trouble at the 19th - at Corvera Golf! A resident from this delightful urbanisation in Murcia, drops me a line to express his fears that very soon, the Corvera Golf Resort, will take on the appearance of a dilapidated housing estate,unless the promoter of the complex, Antonio Rizo, is persuaded to stop his actions to rent houses to families who have been evicted from their own homes, for non-payment of mortgages, along with the long term unemployed. Antonio is to offer 150 homes, at just 150 euro a month. My contact via the ether, John, tells me that the promoter owes many thousands of euro, both to the community and it’s suppliers, and fears that very soon, services are going to grind to a halt. It’s not a case of “Not in my back yard” John assures me, but it’s plainly common sense, that with the special problems that this complex currently finds itself in, this is
neither the time, or the right place, for this action to be taken by Antonio Rizo. The Government here in Spain, have some 250, 000 people looking for some form of low cost housing. What the answer is, be it at a local level here in Murcia, or across the regions of Spain as a whole, sadly, I have no solution.
Freewheelers Peregrinations for April. Not content with one museum, Freewheeler members will before Pilar De La Horadad be visiting two museums on their April outing! Derek tells me that Thursday April 25, members will be rendezvousing at the Lo Monte Hotel, on the N332, just
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at 10.00 Hrs., moving off, after tea and hot buttered toast, 30 minutes later, to visit the San Pedro Museum. Around 12 noon, they will meander down the AP7 to Los Alca’zares, to call into the Aerona’utico Museum. Following this visit, it’s along the road to the Venta El Puerto 3, for tasty lunch. Derek is keen to point out, that you do not have to own a “Classic” car to join Freewheelers “Jollies”. If you do happen to drive such a vehicle, then please bring it along. There is no membership fee at Freewheelers, and no committee. Any new “Friends” would be most welcome. Please contact Derek on: tellderek@yahoo. co.uk Poop! Poop! (Sound of a motor car, your Worship)
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ChariTEA Fundraises for Local Charity
On 13 March, MABS Cancer Support Group, Murcia was delighted to continue their involvement in the annual ChariTEA fundraising event, organised by Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de San Javier (EOISJ) through its Cultural Association (CONEXIA EOSJ) at the Centro Civico in Parque Almansa, San Javier. EOISJ Director, Maria Angeles Martinez-Abarca Nicolás, opened the event and welcomed representatives from local charities: Help Mar Menor, Aidemar and MABS Murcia. Organisers, CONEXIA EOISJ, invited the Convocatoria del Conservatorio de Musica de San Javier to entertain visitors with a wide range of music, including chamber music performed by David Salar’s group, White Voices Choir (directed by Marinela Gabor)., a string quartet (by Professor Lester Mejías) comprising Daniel Cánovas (violin), Inmaculada Belmonte (violin), Lesster Mejías (Viola), Marina Rubio (violoncello) and a percussion group (by Professor: M. Carmen Pérez) comprising José Luis Sánchez, Federico Martínez, José Martín, Juan Martínez, Gonzalo Pérez, Celia Muñoz, Inmaculada Egea, Alberto Pedreño and David Pérez. Solos were performed by Jesús Hernández (Piano and Voice), Conchi Aniorte (Piano), Alberto García-Quesada (Oboe), Laura Soria (Piano), Café Golf provided delicious cakes and tea for the event, donating 100€ to the charities’ fund. A grand raffle was organised
by CONEXIA EOISJ, with fabulous prizes donated by local businesses. CONEXIA EOISJ President, Mr. Antonio García C l e m e n t e ) presented the prizes and announced that they had raised a fantastic total of 1327€. On 5 April, each charity was presented with 475.66€. Including the money collected from sales by each charity at their individual stands, the grand total for the event reached 1875€. MABS Murcia is extremely grateful EOISJ Director, Maria Angeles Martinez-Abarca Nicolas, everyone from CONEXIA EOISJ and Café Golf for all their hard work to make this such a successful event. “Every year, they raise awareness of and funds for local charities, and MABS has taken part in the event since its inception” remarked MABS Director, Lyn Baines. “We are delighted to be associated with EOISJ and we have gained some very useful Spanish volunteers as a result of these events. We look forward to continuing our good, working relationship with them.” MABS Murcia is a registered charity (No. 7261) offering help and support to local people of all nationalities who have been diagnosed with or are being treated for cancer. If you or someone you know would like some confidential help or support call our HELPLINE 693 275 779 or visit their website: www.mabsmurcia.com CANCER DOESN’T DISCRIMINATE AND NEITHER DO WE MABS HELPS ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER, WHATEVER THEIR NATIONALITY Left to right: Paco Vidal (AIDEMAR), María Angeles Martínez-Abarca Nicolás (EOISJ Director), Evelyn Campbel (MABS), Bernard Ash (HELP MAR MENOR) and Antonio García Clemente (CONEXIA EOISJ President).
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION TORREVIEJA BRANCH No 3456 The Torrevieja branch is looking for help to store our POPPIES and COLLECTION BOXES. Can anyone offer approx 15 sq metres of secure space to us, we cannot store in domestic premises because of insurance cover, so it must be a garage or commercial premises, preferably in the Torrevieja area. Any help would be much appreciated for this very worthy cause. Thank you in advance for your help and concern, on behalf of The Royal British Legion, Torrevieja Branch No 3456. Please Contact - RICK SHIEL, PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, on 966 790 441 or E-mail; exarmy1950@hotmail.com
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Los Palacios Garden Group
The Los Palacios Garden Group has decided to hold a Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 17th of April, at 11,o’clock, in Marianos Restaurant, Los Palacios. Some of the main points to be discussed will be the group’s Registration as a “Neighbourhood Association “, to this aim a new committee must be formally elected. Any person living on Los Palacios may attend, indeed, will be more than welcome. Well I suppose we should get back to gardening. The two things you can grantee will happen in Spain, the sun will shine and the weeds will grow. As a gardening group we have the equipment, strimmers, back pack weed sprayers and weed killer, but there is a definite lack of people to use them. We are still looking for volunteers to form a weed eradication group . This will comprise of about ten people to concentrate on weeds only. They would be expected to only put in about 3, hours a month, not much to ask for to see the area
looking neat and tidy. If you think you would like to help, contact me on: 646557887 or on our e-mail, address: vollunteers@ lospalacios-gardens.com. We seem to be mentioning the “Book Shop” every Month, they are running a “ free “ yes free raffle, you buy two books and get one free, because you have three books you are entitled to a raffle ticket. The raffle is drawn on the last Friday of every month and is valid for one month, then the new ticket is drawn. I have been approached by people telling me that they are not physically able to help, or they don’t live here permanently, they can still help by making a small donation at the book shop on a Friday morning. For more information about the Los Palacios garden group, minutes, future projects, why not visit our web site, lospalacios-gardeners.com. Edward Roberts,Chairman.
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Child sized puppets and beautiful older than everyone else quiz ! No. 2 By Alan Gilchrist - Costa Blanca’s Top Hypnotherapist craftwork in La Nucía Every Sunday some ten or twelve carft stalls are set up in the cosy little square in front of the Town Hall in La Nucía, converting it into a lively “open air gallery”. The fair is advertised with the words “Artesanía de Autor”, because in every stall the author of the products is there, sometimes even working at his or her craft. This Sunady, 14th of April, the ninth edition of the fair will offer beautiful hand bound books, design jewelry in metal or macramé with semi-precious stones and original pottery. There is hand painted glass and textile, individually designed and made baby clothes and shoes, bracelets with celtic knots, patchwork, leather bags, belts and hats. The enchanting puppets Maxi and Dixi, who already took the scene several times, will come again to amaze the public of all ages. They are almost one meter high and not only manipulated, but even made by their Czech puppeteers and play all sorts of
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instruments. After their performance they usually mix with the public. Both the craftmen and women who participate, and the artists that bring some life to the fair, change from week to week. The following Sunday, the 21st, for example, Alan will juggle and ride a monocycle, while the stalls will offer forged iron, soap, wooden toys and puzzles, felt bags, and silver, bronze and aluminium jewelry. The fair opens every Sunday from 10 am till 2 pm on the square in front of the Town Hall, in the middele of the old Town Centre. This is worth a visit and if you want to do so, you can join one of the guided tours (for free) that start in the fair at 11, 12 and 1 o’clock. Photographs of previous weeks and a list of who will be there in the coming four weeks you can find on the web site of the organizers, the craft association Amata: www.amata.es. More information in English on 639 979 678.
After the last article was published I was inundated with more trivia about the past. Keep them coming by contacting me on info@alangilchrist.com.
33. Push lawnmowers
Everyone loves remembering trivia about the past so I thought I would devise an ongoing quiz that (almost) everyone can join in.
36. No seatbelts in cars.
For the younger ones / those young at heart just say the words to your partners or parents and watch their faces light up. Then just sit back and listen to their stories about what it meant to them!
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Count all the ones that you remembernot the ones you were told about by your parents!
34. Collecting frog spawn in a jam jar. 35. Loose tea/flour/sugar. 37. Sawdust on the butchers floor, and, 38. Getting a bone for the dog. 39. Fairy soap flakes. 40. Armchair theatre 41. Nimble bread theme (she flies like a…..) 42. No childproof lids. 43. Catapults made out of rubber bands. 44. Dr Kildare. 45. Stinging nettles and dock leaves. 46. Land of the Giants ( tv programme).
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Sparky Magazine.
47. Mary Quant.
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Tea Chests.
48. Hornby train sets.
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Silver sixpenses.
49. Food stamps
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Kate Boyle and Eurovision.
50. Royal quick setting jelly.
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Turn ups on trousers.
51. Professer Jimmy Edwards.
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B ootsy and Snudge (Alfie Bass and Bill Frazer.
52. Not having to be politically correct.
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Cheese cloth shirts.
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Beezer comic.
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Groceries delivered in a van.
10. Watch with mother. 11. Jimmy Clithero. 12. Spin the bottle. 13. Granny’s handbag. 14. Camp coffee.
53. Ford Thunderbird cars 54. Fruit Salad sweets 55. Supercar and Fireball XL5 ( Gerry Anderson) 56. Primus camping stoves. 57. The shell advertisement 58. Putting “slack” on the open fire 59. Captain Pugwash
15. Weekly bath on Saturday/ Sunday nights.
60. Peashooters
16. Using old pram wheels for go-carts.
If you remembered 10 - 25 = You are getting older
17. Hairnets. 18. All Gas and Gaiters comedy. 19. “ Press button A “ on Public telephones. 20. No Traffic wardens . 21. Bakelite Telephones. 22. Pub snugs. 23. Soap on a rope. 24. Metal rubbish bins and the bin men. 25. T he scrap man/ ragman coming around the doors. 26. All shops closed on a Sunday. 27. T he lyrics of the Beverley Hillbillies theme tune (Come listen to a story about a man named…………). 28. Chopper bikes. 29. Robin Reliant cars.
If you remembered 0 -10 = You’re still young
If you remembered 25 - 40= Don’t tell your age If you remembered 40 - 60 = You’re older than everyone ! If anyone wants to send in their suggestions, send them to me at info@alangilchrist.com Alan and Jonathan Gilchrist hold their Fast Track Hypnosis sessions in Cabo Roig, Guardarmar, Benidorm and Fortuna. Alan is also the Creator of the Stop Smoking in under 30 minutes Fast Track System as featured and proven on TV. Jonathan also holds sessions in Spanish as well as English. For an appointment, Brochure, or free of charge initial consultation, contact
30. Epsom Salts.
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31. Having to drink cabbage water.
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Supermoto Returns to Alicante
The British Racing brothers from Murcia will be in action at the second round of the Spanish Supermoto championship held at Villena, near Sax, Alicante on Sunday 14th April. Both Mat and Anthony Ford-Dunn managed podium positions at last year’s race, held on the spectacular Chicharra kart circuit at Villena. 2012 saw
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a massive crowd come to watch the frantic race action as Spain’s best supermoto racers tackled the fast and flowing Kart track before jumping into the high speed dirt section where passes and crashes were a constant feature in all of the day’s races. Both Mat and Anthony Hope to repeat their performances from last year, with Mat racing in the SM Master 35 class and Anthony currently undecided on whether to compete in the elite class or the SM road category. Both
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brothers race for the Murcia based Supermotoland team that is sponsored by ‘Advance Moves International Removals’ and ‘Stratton Motorsports’ who will be present in the race paddock. Qualifying practice takes place on Saturday 13th April, with the first of 9 races starting at 10.00 o’clock on Sunday 14th April and the podium celebrations ending the days racing at 3.00 pm. Anyone wishing to attend will be treated to a spectacular days racing, with an admission fee of 2 euro’s that includes a free drink from the bar, as well as mini golf, Kart hire (after the days racing), kids play ground and a great restaurant and Bar, you will definitely have a fun
filled day. The chicharra Kart circuit can be found just off the A-31 motorway north of Sax at the town of Villena. The circuit is situated about 1 km west of Villena on the CV-81 road that heads to Yecla. The entrance to the circuit is signposted off the CV-81 just where a large new roundabout is being constructed, so you cannot miss it! Further details and race reports can be found on the www.supermotoland.com website and we hope to see you there on Sunday 14th April for a great days racing!
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Swingtet - Plus Big Band’ - will be appearing at Hotel Spa Costa Narejos with the first of their Big Band Dance Nights for this season, on Thursday, 18th; April - our featured vocalist on this occasion will be Patti Ross. There will be 6 other dates details by request. ‘Swingtet - Plus Big Band’ - a group of 10 very experienced professional musicians, many of whom have worked all over the world at some time or other, with some of the big names that most people will know or remember. Names such as Matt Monroe, Johnny Mathis, Jack Jones - anyone who is/was anyone. Some have worked with/ supported famous band names such as Eric Delaney, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson to name but a few. The Live sounds of Big Band, Swing, , Latin and Bossanova and other great sounds were something not heard much of in this region of the Costa Calida - until a few years ago when ‘Swingtet -Plus’ was formed to promote the sounds of live music - music you can not only see, and hear happening, but dance to at the same time. Evenings not to be missed - there will also be our usual raffle for the charity we support - HELP Murcia Mar Menor. The doors will open at 8.30 pm Admission by ticket only (in advance) - 7.50 euros. Tickets available now from the Hotel, 968 - 583 - 980 - Bar La Zona in Los Alcazares and from Shape & Tone in Los Alcazares. All other information Tel: 868 - 182 - 406
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SPANGLES DOES IT FOR CHARITY Saturday, 30 March, saw Spangles Ladies’ Harmony Chorus taking part in a big charity fundraising day in Mil Palmeras. Organised by JP’s Bar in the square, this annual event has helped to raise thousands of Euros for local charities, such as the AECC, MABS Cancer Support Group and EMAUS, the children’s home in Elche. The main event of the day was a bike ride, with over 70 riders taking part. Supporters returned to the bar and were entertained by Spangles. “We have a very busy time leading up to our annual contest, which takes place on 13 April in Benalmádena, Málaga” said Spangles Musical Director, Gail Grainger, “but we support local charity and were delighted to take part in this great fundraising day.” It’s anticipated that the final total of funds raised will reach 2,500€, which will be divided between the AECC, EMAUS and MABS Murcia. There will be a presentation night at JP’s Bar on Friday, 19 April from 8.00 pm and all are welcome. For further details, please call Graham on 965 060 691.
success in 2011, Spangles has released a CD called ‘Pure Gold’, which includes their two winning contest songs and many audience favourites. ‘Pure Gold’ is on sale at 5€ and makes an ideal gift. Call 968 432 525 or 968 334 527 to order your copy. The chorus will be competing again on 13 April in Benalmádena and hope to return to Los Alcázares with gold once more.
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Spangles welcomes new members so, if you’re looking to make new friends and enjoy singing, why not visit Spangles when they rehearse at Las Claras? They meet every Thursday from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Please call Lyn on 968 432 525 or Anthea on 968 334 527 to book Spangles or to find out how to join, or visit the website: www.spangleschorus.com. Photographer: Michael Phillips
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Luther Ronzoni Vandross was an American singer, songwriter and producer. He sold over 25 million albums and won 8 Grammy Awards including Best R&B Male Vocal Performance 4 times. In 2004 he won 4 Grammy’s including the award for Song of the Year for the track “Dance with my Father” which he co-wrote with Richard Marx. Born in New York on the 20th April 1951 Vandross grew up in a musical family, he was playing the piano at the age of 3. He formed his first group Shades of Jade whilst in High School and was also a member of a New York Theatre workshop Listen my Brother who had a couple of minor chart successes. Vandross went to University but dropped out after a year to pursue a career in music. He was mostly doing session work in the 70’s working with artists such as Patti Labelle, Roberta Flack and Diana Ross. He was also writing songs working with David Bowie on the “Young Americans” album co-writing the track “Fascination”. He continued writing and session work until in 1978 when he joined the disco band Greg Diamonds Bionic Boogie as lead singer. They were relatively successful with fans but commercially did not do very well. It was an appearance on the Quincy Jones Sounds and Stuff like That television programme which made not only the public, but the music industry aware of how good he was. Vandross joined the famous pop dance act Change and their 1980 hits “The Glow of Love” and “Searching” with him singing lead vocals opened up the world for him. After disagreements mainly over money Vandross quit Change in 1981 and immediately was snapped up by Epic Records. His debut album “Never to Much” was released in 1981 and was a commercial and critical success. He spent the 80’s releasing albums all of which were topping the R&B and mainstream charts but was also touring and finding time to record guest vocals with other artists.Vandross was also heavily into producing. Legendary singer Aretha
Franklin asked him to produce her new album “Jump to It” and in 1983 he produced and worked with who he freely admitted was one of his major musical influences the great Dionne Warwick on her album “How many Times can we say Goodbye”. By the latter 80’s Vandross was still releasing classic albums but commercially single chart success was eluding him. In 1985 he sang background vocals on the Stevie Wonder hit “Part Time Lover” as well as producing for other artists. In 1990 he wrote and sang on “Who do you Love” a major hit with Whitney Houston and continued with the massive hit “Best Things in Life are Free” with Janet Jackson. The hits continued both solo and with artists such as Mariah Carey and in 1997 he was given the honour of singing the National Anthem at Superbowl XXXI at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Vandross had suffered from Diabetes and Hypertension which was generic in his family and illness was taking its toll. His last tour was in 2002 and in 2003 he released the classic album “Dance with my Father” which was a commercial and critical hit. On the 16th April 2003 Vandross suffered a stroke and he withdrew from public life. He made a brief appearance on videotape at the 2004 Grammy’s to accept his award for Song of the Year (One of 4 he won for “Dance with my Father”.) His last appearance was on the Oprah Winfrey Show where he looked frail and very ill and he was never seen in public again. Luther Vandross died of a heart attack at the age of just 54 on the 1st July 2005. After 2 days of viewing his funeral was held at The Riverside Church on the 5th July attended by not only everyone in the R&B Industry but thousands of fans as well. I love his music especially the tracks “Give me the Reason” and “Stop to Love” and the songs he wrote and sang will be listened to and enjoyed for many more years by generations of fans old and new.
You can listen to Mark Davies on Costa Calida International Radio, Mon, Wed and Fri evenings 7.00 till 9.00 on 90 and 100 FM or www.costacalidaradio.com
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GREEN BAIZE Snooker & Pool Hall | Quesada
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The Green Baize Snooker and Pool Hall, in Quesada is the ideal venue for a relaxing game of snooker , pool or darts, with full size snooker tables, pool tables and match play dart boards. Why not enjoy a bite to eat from the varied menu, while watching all the big sporting events on the big screens. A great venue with a great atmosphere. Telephone 966 716 315 - find us right next to Quesada Fish & Chips!
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GREEN BAIZE Snooker & Pool Hall | Quesada
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Samaritans in Spain are seeking
a Marketing Manager and a Fundraising Manager to support members of the Trustee Board Both positions are voluntary and neither requires a full time commitment. The Marketing Manager role would suit a retired marketing professional. The role includes developing and maintaining a marketing and public relations programme which raises awareness of Samaritans in Spain and generates additional funding. The Fund Raising Manager will be required to work in cooperation with the Marketing team, organising and coordinating events to raise funds and awareness of the SiS. The organisation operates from its new Multi-Purpose Centre in CC Punta Marina Torrevieja which houses the telephone call centre with the capacity to handle the recently introduced 24/7 service, a new Drop-in Centre for those who prefer face to face contact, and equally important a new Charity Shop to generate funds so essential to maintaining the current and future service. The successful candidates will ideally be within easy reach of Torrevieja and the centre.
For further information regarding either post please contact Chris on 689 301 724 Samaritans in Spain is operated by Costa Blanca Samaritans, which is a Registered Charity in Spain.
Excellent Nottingham Trent University Choir The excellent Nottingham Trent University Choir enchanted the audience Saturday evening at La Zenia church with their outstanding singing. The quality of singing from this mainly youthful choir was breathtaking, excellent harmonising and their full rich sound filled the church to the delight of everyone. The strength of the singing belied the actual number of singers present; with eyes closed it wouldn’t have been hard to envisage a much larger choir. The clear, strong voices of these very talented singers were a joy to everyone attending.
The choir sang a varied programme from Mozart to John Rutter, including the Londonderry Air and What a Wonderful World. The audience was treated to two outstanding solos, one given by Matthew Hopkins, the musical director and conductor of this very talented and committed group of singers. The full Nottingham Trent University Choir recently joined the world class City of
Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) for the last night of the proms under the conductorship of Matthew Hopkins. Clearly Matthew is following in his father, Nigel Hopkins footsteps! I would thoroughly recommend this choir to everyone who loves outstanding choral singing. For those of you unlucky enough not to have seen this choir during their present visit I would urge you to look out for their next one and make sure you book early. Truly a choir of outstanding quality and one lovers of quality music shouldn’t miss.
Tony Lincoln’s Soul Seduction Send Off For many years Tony Lincoln has been the mainstay of entertainment on the Costas. So it is with much sadness that we learn that he is to return to the UK at the end of April. In his honour “Night Out Promotions” will be holding “An evening of Soul and Motown” at Restaurante Los Rosales on Tuesday 16th April. Tony will be comparing and hosting the evening, so show goers can expect lots of fun and some great music. Joining him will be Richie Alexander who will be delivering Soul classics from Tavares, The O’Jays, Billie Paul, The 4 Tops and many more. Richie has been a vocalist for all his life, and his popularity is such that he has only half a dozen spare dates left to fill this year. With a smooth, silky voice it’s no wonder that he is acknowledged as “Mr Soul and Motown” Making her debut will be the gorgeous Chloe Leigh, who recently spent 8 years with her show in Gran Canaria. She now resides in the UK where she is renowned for her outstanding Diva Tribute. This is the first time that Chloe has appeared in Mainland Spain. Chloe is a versatile vocalist with a strong voice who has been singing in bands since she was very young. A huge lot of talent in one young lady! There will be a raffle held by Elche Childrens’ Care Home, who have raised thousands of Euros by attending shows held at Restaurante Los Rosales Tickets are 12.50 Euros for show and meal. Doors open at 7.00pm. Tickets are available from Restaurante Los Rosales CV895 Guardamar, Postroom Benijofar, The Postbox Doña Pepa, The Hire Centre San Luis, Easypost Los Montesinos and Cards and More La Marina. For reservations tel – 697 501 992 /672 885 418 email losrosalesshows@gmail.com
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RASCALS AT THE OK CORRAL
sketches and of course these are plentiful in the name of “It Ain’t Half Hot Mum” “You’re the one that I want” and “Sonny Boy”
Well, not exactly but Rascals underwent their first photo shoot for the Spring and Summer series of shows which open in Los Motesinos at the School of Culture and Music on May 3rd and 4th . This year is quite a milestone for The Rascals as it is 20 years since they did their first show in La Siesta Square. Sadly the founders of Rascals Grace and Wally Scott are no longer with us, but they would be so proud to see Rascals living on and producing such wonderful shows for charity. This year’s show is entitled, very appropriately “ I Remember it well” which has been put together to commemorate their wonderful anniversary. The show is packed with excerpts all of your favourite musicals including Oklahoma, Calamity Jane, “My Fair Lady” and many more. There will also be a James Bond section in which Rascals dancers will perform some wonderful routines A Rascals show would not be the same without some comedy
Racals have become renown for their wonderful and breath taking costumes and who can forget the fabulous songs from “My Fair Lady” such as “The Ascot Gavotte”, “I could have danced all Night” and “On the street where you live”? The second half is just as lively, opening with a fabulous circus routine with clowns, jugglers and the like as well as great classics from “Showboat” “The Boyfriend and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The first two performances are almost upon us. Los Montesinos dates are May 3rd and 4th, followed by May 18th in Guardamar at the Casa de Cultura, June 1st In Benijofar Casa de Cultura and concluding in Torrevieja at the Virgen del Carmen on June 13th. Demand is always considerable for Rascals shows indeed the Christmas shows were completely sold out, so please don’t be disappointed and reserve your seats now. Tickets are still only 6 Euros and can be obtained by calling Sue on 96 678 4874 or Jill on 96 6727 282. All Rascals ticket money is donated to local charities and so far they have raised over 120,000 Euros.
The Show Must go On”
This saying is becoming all too familiar for The Actors Studio’s next show “Charitable Acts” at the Casa de Cultura San Miguel next weekThurs/Fri 11th/12th April. Cast ill health, over the period of rehearsals, has resulted in last minute cast changes and new actors having to be found and thrust into parts. Not only have cast changes been a problem but the script has had to be adjusted too. Even so the director and writer David Whitney is pretty confident that his team of talent will still put on a very entertaining and amusing show. The show consists of two one act original comedies and promises to again fill the Casa de Cutura with laughter plus a little song and dance.. Tickets are 6 euros each and can be purchased at Bargain Books San Miguel, The Alzheimers Charity Shop Torrevieja or bought on the door each night. For further info please contact David on Tel 966704097. By supporting The Actors Studio you also support their sole charity the AFA Alzheimers Association Torrevieja.
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Help for Heroes fun day
The Help for Heroes fun day at Punta Marina Commercial Centre on the 30 March raised the grand total of 2955€ thanks to our entertainers Nick Gold (who compered), Dan Davy, JJ Soulman, Davy Jones, Elise Macgregor, Release, Touch of Class, The Notion and TAABS. The sun shone down on us all day and we were treated to a march by The Royal British Legion led by The Torrevieja Pipes and Drums. Included in the total is 270€ raised by The Royal British Legion on their stall. I would like to thank my stall ladies who worked so hard leading up to and on the day, local businesses including Milar, Timeless Fashions, Captains Table and Le Cafet to name but a few, for their generous raffle prizes and support. Thanks also goes to everyone who turned up to make it a great day for a very worthy cause
crazy ladies tap dance group
No one is ever too old to enjoy dancing, it’s a wonderful way to keep fit and to socialize with likeminded people. It is also very rewarding to be able to dance for charities and raise money for good causes. The Crazy ladies are a group of mature ladies who just love to dance. Many of them have never danced before they came to Spain but are now enjoying the benefits of learning from various teachers over the last few years. Georgie Anderson, from Los Alcazares, is their leader and choreographer at present and has danced since she was three. Georgie has danced highland, tap, ballet, modern, Irish, flamenco and ballroom. Georgie started competing and winning dance championships at the Highland Games in her home country of Scotland. This continued until her late teens when marriage and children caused an untimely gap in her career, however later in life she was invited to and toured the world dancing with the British Caledonian Airways Band which included television performances. Once British Caledonian disbanded Georgie joined many groups in the south ofEngland where she had moved to because of her husbands employment. The groups included tap dancing and flamenco, with many visits to flamenco sufllmer schools in London. After moving to Spain Georgie found it diffrcult to find flamenco classes that suited her age and ability, so returned to tap with a group who at that time were performing in Los Arcos Restaurant (the Sofisikats). When that teacher retired, Georgie moved to the other classes at the old Asturias in Punta prima. From this group she took part
in many fund raising concerts, however, the choreographer of that group found it necessary to return to England. The ladies still wanted to continue dancing so they asked Georgie if she would lead. It was at this stage that she started to choreograph some new and more modern routines ( having never wanted to teach or choreograph all of her dancing life), but the ladies can be very persuasive and Georgie very pensively started to build some routines. Since then ( and the name was chosen by them!) The Crazy Ladies have increased their repertoire to include some classic tap dance numbers and some more modern numbers to songs by Adele, Paloma Faith, Paulo Nutini etc. In the last 3 years they have performed at many charity functions including the very successful Song and Dance Cabaret atLa Serena Hotel. The ladies meet twice weekly at AsturiasPiz. zena in Punta Prima ( Weds and Sats ) and are continuing to learn new routines in the hope that they will be invited to perform at more charity events. If you would like the ladies to take part in your event the please contact either Sue on 966 189 513 email peter497@ btinternet.com or Georgie on 968 713 356
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Look Good Feel Great chewing gum can boost your brain power
Most of us don’t think twice about it, but chewing — mastication — has implications for our health. The way we chew, for instance, can alter our digestion, teeth and even our face shape. And new research suggests how often we chew could even affect our brain power. We’ve all heard the dictum about chewing each mouthful 20 times before swallowing, but actually how many times we should chew depends on what we’re eating, says gastroenterologist Dr Nick Read, chief medical adviser for charity The IBS Network. ‘The Victorians thought you needed to chew food 14 times but
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we generally wait until it feels right and then swallow — it’s intuitive.’ He says that because our diet has become softer, thanks to all that processed food, we now don’t need to chew for so long.However, raw fruit and vegetables, and meat, demand more chewing. ‘If you don’t, lumps of food will pass through your digestive system and not be completely absorbed,’ says Dr Read. Chewing breaks food down into small pieces, which increases the surface area for the digestive enzymes to react with and so helps swallowing and digestion. Chewing also sends messages to the brain through the trigeminal nerve in the face. The brain then sends signals down the vagus nerve (the long nerve connecting to the abdomen) to tell the stomach to start acid secretion in preparation for the food arriving. Chewing also generates saliva from the salivary glands, which mixes with the food, ensuring it’s the right consistency to be digested and travel through the digestive system. Saliva is also essential for cleaning our mouths when we’re eating. When we eat slowly, our bodies are more relaxed, allowing the parasympathetic nervous system, which stimulates digestion, to do its job properly. However, if you’re eating on the hoof and rushing about, you also stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, which is associated with ‘fight or flight’ responses. ‘The sympathetic side puts the whole body on alert and diverts energy to the heart, brain and muscles, while the parasympathetic nervous system’s functions, such as digestion, are halted,’ says Dr Read. In practical terms, the sympathetic system inhibits the secretion of stomach acid, and slows down gastric emptying so food stays in the stomach longer, making us feel over-full and sick. This can also cause painful spasms in the intestine. Eating quickly and not chewing enough also makes us swallow more air, which may cause bloating, belching and discomfort. While the evidence is mixed, it’s thought chewing gum may stop
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you forming some kinds of memory, says Professor Andrew Smith from Cardiff University, a specialist in health-related behaviour. ‘Many aspects of memory rely on using sub-vocal rehearsal (when you repeat words to yourself in your head) and it’s difficult to do that while chewing because it’s a competing activity — but this area needs more research.’ Gum may also have a negative effect on the gut. Chewing gum stimulates acid secretion in the stomach but then doesn’t deliver food to it, leaving excess acid. It could cause gastritis - inflammation of the stomach lining, ulcers, blistering, indigestion and soreness and as most gum contains sorbitol, which is a poorly absorbed sugar and can go through the intestine without being absorbed and ferment in the colon, this can lead to excess gas and bloating.’ Further research is underway!
Ross is a highly qualified hair stylist with a wealth of experience, based at an attractive salon on Montebello Urbanisation (near Monty’s Bar). All manner of styling and treatments are available, such as Blow Dry at €13 for short hair, €16 for long. Cut and Blow dry €23 for short hair, €27 for long. Also tints, weaves, mesh colours, highlights, perms, special conditioning and women and men’s dry cuts can be done. All prices include shampoo, conditioner, hairspray etc. – there are no hidden extras. On Tuesdays, Ross shares the salon with Rosa, beautician, whose services include facials, waxing, manicures and bridal make-up. On Thursdays you can see Maribel Gomez, who does professional chiromassage on face, head, legs, feet and all body. Studio 6 is open, Tuesday to Saturday from 9am. For more information on hair, beauty and massage services, telephone: 966 714 970, Mob: 677 897 788
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Neglect of Orihuela Costa Infrastructure
The fact that Orihuela Costa continues to receive the leftovers from the Orihuela trough is easy to detect. Just take a drive around the area and you can see that the large urbanisations that were built in the boom years are very poorly serviced in relation to the rich and subsidised amenities that residents of Orihuela City enjoy. The city of Orihuela derived an enormous boost to corporate coffers as a direct consequence of the drive to cover the coastal region with countless developments, many built without all the necessary permissions required under Spanish law. Now these urbanisations are populated with residents paying their property taxes. The majority of this money continues to benefit the ambitions and schemes of the local politicians most of whom are resident in Orihuela city, in developing and subsidising services for the benefit of the city dweller. The appalling difference in services between the city and the coastal area is evident in every area. Due to the lack of real democratic representation for the Costa, there is hardly a voice advocating for the coastal residents on the municipality’s council, hence decisions taken that directly affect Costa residents are taken by individuals who have no affinity, understanding or pride in this locality. It isn’t hard to visualise how Orihuela budget and spending meetings are conducted, surpluses and spending must be delivered to areas where the councillors actually live, to people they actually interact with. The lone voice of an expat representative can be marginalised, laughed at and very effectively ignored. I’m sure that the typical view is expressed that immigrants expect everything their own way and are always complaining. However, the lack of facilities along Orihuela Costa affects all residents, Spanish included. The continuing saga of the development of Cala Mosca is a good example of this total disregard of the wishes and interests of people actually affected by a decision that is made 30 kilometres away. If you surveyed coastal inhabitants from all nationalities about their views on the development of this area there would be a resounding no. However, when councillors who have no knowledge and no liking for the area are making the decisions all they can see is another hefty boost to coffers of Orihuela and another windfall that can be pumped into the already over resourced and rich city. Further they then deflect any complaints as another example of immigrants stirring up feelings and not being able to accept Spanish decision making. It would be very interesting to see the spending breakdown of the Orihuela
Municipality. If population distribution is important in budget allocation, then reason would surely dictate that the coast should receive equal amounts of spending as the city. As recently disclosed population statistics clearly show, the difference in the populations of the city and the coast is just 706! However the range of services and facilities on offer to the city dweller would seem to indicate that the Costa is just a small village, and not the equal to the town. I fail to see how a city 30 kilometres distance, separated by countryside and independent towns can lay administrative claims on the coastal area. Surely a location with a population of 33,227 is of sufficient size to have its own municipal council and elect councillors to that council who actually live in the area and can truly represent the residents of the area they live in. I am always amazed that towns and villages of much smaller size have control of their administrative affairs. Just a few kilometres for Orihuela Costa, the town of Pilar de la Horadada with a population of approximately 25,000 gained independence from the strangle hold of Orihuela in 1986. Since that time this town has thrived and the amenities available to the residents have really grown over the last few years. Money raised from the area is actually spent the residents contributing to municipal income. There is no comparison between the public amenities in Pilar de la Horadada and Orihuela Costa, the former is well resourced thriving area, the later is a cash cow for the benefit of the well subsidised inhabitants of a location 30 kilometres away. San Miguel del Salinas, population approximately 8,000; Montesinos, population 5,500; Delores, population 7,300; Catral, population 8,600 are all self governing and self determining independent administrative areas. The services provided in all these areas clearly outstrip those offered to Orihuela residents. Until the residents of Orihuela Costa have power over the development and advancement of their own locality they will continue to receive the scraps off the Orihuela table. Independence for Orihuela Costa is the only real way forward. This is the only way that will ensure that services and amenities appropriate to the size of the population are provided. For too long the Costa has been marginalised, neglected and raided for the benefit of Orihuela. It is now time that the residents gain the services that hey have been paying for. The only way to achieve this is for the Costa to achieve independence from Orihuela. Jan Holden Resident Orihuela Costa
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world of Charitable Acts. Unlike the legion of very hard working and competent voluntary workers contributing to the well being and betterment of various causes along the Costa Blanca David’s plays poke gentle fun at the less than competent individuals working within a charity shop and others attempting to put on a yearly concert. The first play follows a morning of mayhem and incompetence in a charity shop, where the number of workers totally outstrips the few customers visiting the shop. Here you will encounter Pamela, who has let the absence of her manager go totally to her head. She is not only opinionated but also totally incompetent and jumps too easily to conclusions on little or no evidence. Her bunch of “staff” consists of a ragtag collection of individuals, each who also support her in her outlandish conclusions! The second play sees the inept collection of workers badly attempting to put on a concert in the church hall. Again David has created a variety of characters often found in traditional village life but made larger than life with even more flaws. We meet the major, the bumbling vicar, the “organiser” plus a local DJ. Gentle fun is poked at the lack of skills, both social and practical of this bunch of characters.
The Actors Studio is rapidly approaching production dates for their latest show Charitable Acts. Now into the final week of rehearsals prior to the actual performance, the company has been working very hard getting into the skins of a bunch of new characters created by the pen of David Whitney. The production will be performed at the Casa de Cultura San Miguel on Thursday 11th April and Friday 12th April. David Whitney the writer and director of Actors Studio has created two witty one act plays taking a sideways look at the
If you enjoy an evening of light comedy come along to the Casa Cultura, San Miguel and see the antics of Charitable Acts. Many of you know that the Actors Studio, unlike other theatre groups only supports one charity, AFA Alzheimer’s of Torrevieja and all proceeds will go towards helping this very worthwhile cause. AFA Alzheimer’s helps people from a wide area and from all nationalities with this condition and the continuance of their work depends on fund raising activities of groups like The Actors Studio. Tickets can be reserved by phoning David on 96 670 4097. Tickets are also available from Bargain Books, San Miguel and the Alzheimer’s Shop, Torrevieja or can be purchased on the door on the night of the performance. Come along for an evening of fun and support a very worthwhile cause.
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Justo Quesada Samper: A real man of the people, a self-made man in what were undoubtedly difficult times, who at the end of the sixties dreamed of building a holiday city from scratch.
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In 1972 he began to build Ciudad Quesada starting out with just a modest family firm and no resources other than his own hands and, above all, a tremendous capacity for sacrifice and hard work. He did not cease in his efforts even when faced with the tremendous problems and financial crises the sector has suffered over the
years, a fact which makes the successes achieved even more worthy of praise. With the support of his wife and five children, Justo Quesada gave shape to his dream and created what is now a model company with tremendous prestige within the sector as can be seen from some of the awards we have received: the Costa Blanca Tourism Award in 1991, Jaguar Award for the
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Best Spanish Developer in 1999, Alicante Chamber of Commerce Award or the Prestige Rating Book. Over the years, Mr. Quesada has gradually passed on control to his son José Angel, the company’s current chairman. Although still a young man, he has spent years training to continue his father’s work with the modern vision required for town planning in the new millennium, but also based on the intensive, invaluable preparation he has received since his childhood. Thousands of people from all over Europe supported this first great project to be carried out by our company’s founder, and it became a model of a services city in every way, offering amenities which for the time were considered daring and unimaginable, such as a ninehole golf course and a landing strip for light aircraft.
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Ciudad Quesada is now a reference in 21st Century Spain, one of the country’s leading real estate developments, with over 20,000 homes built on an area of 10 million m2 and further areas still under development. It also stands out for its impressive range of services open all year round: eight banks, an abundance of food stores, two medical centres, a service station, a Water Park, five supermarkets, a Norwegian state school, a town hall and the La Marquesa golf course. Different nationalities living together in harmony has strengthened the bond between Ciudad Quesada’s thousands of residents. In fact, it is the only urbanization which celebrates the fiestas of its own patron saint held every August, on San Justo day, with a fiesta committee and the participation of the Town Council of Rojales, the municipality which Cuidad Quesada forms part of.
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I have mentioned many times that I am not able to explore and travel throughout Spain as much as I would like, but my husband’s 50th Birthday was an exception and we decided we would go on a day trip. I would have been happy to hike up the nearest mountain but I knew my children would be none to happy with the idea, so with that in mind we thought a trip to Murcia was in order, and for the girls benefit, a visit to Terra Natura. With Linzi’s “Are we there yet?” ringing in our ears we decided to go straight to Terra Natura and was surprised to find it so close to the Motorway. I had, for some reason, expected a more rural setting. Our initial disappointment soon gave way to one of delight as we made our way through the Park. The walkways meandered through the park and were built at a good height to view and interact with the animals. I also liked the fact that they concentrated on many species that were native to Spain, a case in point was a large enclosure dedicated to the Brown Bear, otherwise known as the Cantabrian brown bear , Oso pardo cantábrico. We were very fortunate to witness, up close, two bears play fighting in the water which you would not be able to see in the wild as they are nocturnal and retiring. Having once roamed most of the Iberian peninsula, since the first half of the 20th century the Cantabrian brown bear has been reduced to two isolated pockets in the Cantabrian mountains of Northern Spain. Even though there is a maximum fine of €300,000 for killing a bear, following a ban on hunting of the species in 1973, the fact is hardly a year passes without yet another bear having been killed by Poachers, either by poisoned bait or illegal hunting. The Cantabrian brown bear is catalogued on the Spanish Red List of Endangered Species as “In Danger of Extinction”. In Europe it is listed in the European Mammal Assessment as “Critically Endangered”. On an international level, it is not on the endangered list due to the existence of relatively healthy populations of Brown bears elsewhere. Latest figures give a total of around 160 bears split between a population straddling the borders of Asturias, León and Galicia to the west (120 -130) and another population around the borders of Cantabria, León and Asturias to the east (30 – 40), separated by some 30km. Fortunately on a local level, an “Action Plan for the Conservation of the Brown Bear (Ursus arctos) in Europe”, made specific recommendations for the management of bears in Spain. The Spanish Ministry of the Environment had previously drawn up a “Plan para la Recuperación del Oso Pardo” with the intention of saving the species from extinction by coordinating conservation efforts across the autonomous communities in which it currently lives.
Bear habitat is monitored by patrols and education programs are underway, particularly among the young but also among hunting groups. A project of photo “trapping” is enjoying success and another of radio-tracking individuals is being considered. Conservation groups are working to enhance centuries-old corridors used by the bears and are planting fruit trees and siting beehives to supplement their diet. In summer through to autumn, the Brown Bear can double its weight, gaining up to 180 kg of fat, on which it relies to make it through winter. In females, this accumulation of fat is integral to a successful pregnancy as the fetus develops whilst the mother is hibernating due to a phenomenon called delayed implantation. Through the process of delayed implantation, a females fertilized egg divides and floats freely in the uterus for six months. During winter dormancy, the fetus attaches to the uterine wall. The cubs are born eight weeks later, while the mother sleeps. If the mother does not gain enough weight to survive through the winter, the embryo does not implant and is reabsorbed into the body. Gee, what a way to do it? No heartburn, morning sickness or varicose vines to worry about! - Plus she will wake up only briefly to give birth! During this period, both the mother and the cubs will have to survive on the accumulation of fat that the she has gained before hibernation. The cubs, normally a litter of two or occasionally three, have no hair when they are born and weigh only about 350 grams and will stay with their mother for eighteen months to two years. Excitingly, the breeding season is actually almost upon us and normally occurs around May - June. The Cantabrian brown bear is an opportunistic omnivore. Eating mainly plants, roots, fruit, berries and nuts, its mostly vegetarian diet is supplemented by insects, eggs, honey, fungi and carrion. Since the outbreak of BSE (or mad cow disease), the EU brought in laws enforcing the removal of carcasses from the countryside. This had led to a drastic shortage of carrion for the more well-known carrion eaters such as Griffon vultures and Red kites. A less well-known fact is that bears also rely on carrion, especially in the spring when they need to boost their body weight Although the laws have been revised conditionally for the re-opening of feeding stations (muladeros) for carrion eating birds, provision has yet to be made for the bears. Fortunately steps have been made in the right direction to protect this amazing animal as it would be a sad day in Spain, if the only place we were able to see it was in a wildlife park, such as Terra Natura opposed to within its natural environment. I was pleased to see that the coat of arms of the city of Madrid, has a bear, standing on green grass, shaking a strawberry tree, also native to Spain, as well as an impressive bronze statue which is found on the Puerta del Sol Square, the former entry gate of the City.
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...HOME & GARDEN
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I am possibly not the best person to ask, considering the many failures I’ve had here! The main thing I have learnt is to prepare the soil well before you plant anything. Remove any builder’s rubble, large stones etc. and then dig in as much compost and well-rotted manure as you can get your hands on! Goat, chicken, horse, donkey - it doesn’t matter providing it is well-rotted or it will burn anything you plant. Try and dig down to a depth of at least a foot to eighteen inches this may mean hiring a small rotavator to do the job, but it will be well worth the effort and expense. Once the ground is prepared you are spoilt for choice, but I suggest you plant potatoes as they will help to break up the ground. In the UK, I used purpose-bought seed potatoes but the Old Fellas appear to just use ordinary spuds which have gone to seed. They cut the potato into however many chits there are on it (places it has sprouted) and plant these individually. If you can find proper seed potatoes use these as they will produce a better spud. Make sure you bank the soil up around them and keep covering the new leaves as they grow or you will have green potatoes which are inedible. Water into the troughs either side of these banks so the roots obtain the most benefit from the water. Tomatoes are a must and even though they are cheap to buy there is nothing like picking and eating a tomato which you’ve grown yourself. Pinch out all the growing shoots at the leaf axles, although the Spanish tend not to bother and let them grow as large bushes. Once the flowers appear, feed with a weak solution of liquid tomato fertiliser (I get friends to bring mine from the UK - much cheaper!). Make sure you stake your tomato plants firmly or the winds we
get here will snap them. I like to grow several varieties i.e. large Spanish ones, small cherry, Italian and good old Gardeners delight! Beans and peas do well here. We are used to growing them up canes but the Spanish let them scramble over twigs at will. I sometimes have to water the plants in the evening with a sprayer in order to pollinate as there may not be sufficient bees to do the job! Melons and cucumbers are also a must. I’d tried melons in UK but had never succeeded in actually eating one! Here they are easy. Mine are usually very small for some reason but sufficient for one person and very tasty and juicy. In UK I grew cucumbers in the greenhouse and the thrill of growing them outside in the Spanish sun hasn’t worn off for me. They certainly taste better ripened here. Last year I experimented by growing tomatoes, cucumbers, melons and courgettes in large pots but it wasn’t really a success. The main problem was that they all dried out so fast and I was unable to keep up with the watering. Far better to plant in the ground and if possible, use an automatic irrigation system!
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food news... Original Indian Restaurant
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UK farmer makes world’s first MILK VODKA
It is the drink of choice in Russia, typically made from grain and consumed by hard-bitten drinkers in sub-zero temperatures. But now farmer Jason Barber is making the world’s first milk vodka – from his herd of 250 cows at Beaminster, Dorset. Black Cow vodka has become the must-have tipple at restaurants owned by Heston Blumenthal and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Celebrity fans include 007 star Daniel Craig and Liz Hurley. The milk from Mr Barber’s cows is separated into curds and whey. The curds are used to make cheese while the watery leftovers – whey – are fermented into a beer using a special yeast that converts the milk sugar into alcohol. This is distilled and treated in a secret blending process. The vodka is then triple-filtered before being bottled – with a gold top. It has taken Mr Barber three years to perfect the process and produce a vodka that approving experts say has ‘a creamy nose’. Mr Barber, 47, a sixth-generation farmer, had the idea after watching a TV documentary about Tuva, a small republic in Siberia, where locals make vodka from yak milk. He said: ‘I’m a big fan of vodka – it’s the only drink that doesn’t give me a hangover.’ Black Cow is made from the same milk used to make Barber’s 1833 cheddar, winner of the World Cheese Awards Cheddar Trophy 2012.
RayZ Bar Bingo Tues & Fri 3pm & Thurs 9pm Mediterraneon Bistro & Bar Serving Spanish Tapas, Greek Mezze & Italian Cuisine including Fresh Homemade Pizzas
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Every Sunday is BBQ & Paella Day from 1pm Mixed Meat & Shell Fish Paella €5 per plate BBQ Sirloin Steak, Lamb Chop, Chicken, Sausage, Potato & Salad 10€ per head Our new summer menu is now available with more mouth watering Meditteranean cuisine Also weekly specials & home made desserts
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have you caught the baking bug?
the rise of the cupcake
The humble cake has become a hero of our times. We’re baking them, buying them, selling them, reading and watching TV programmes about them. While the global economy army of bakers has been beavering in kitchens throughout the land, selling scones and cupcakes and, more importantly, acting as a powerful rising agent for national revenue. Where once hemlines were an indicator of the state of the stock market, with this recession we seek sweet salvation.
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Georgi Gyton, associate editor of industry magazine British Baker says, “Cakes are an affordable luxury. Where once we treated ourselves to a meal out, now we’ve downscaled to tea and cake. What’s more, baking fits in with the back-tobasics mentality of austerity, and cupcakes and layer cakes are easy to make. The satisfaction of making a cake and decorating it yourself is incredibly uplifting. That’s why TV shows such as The Great British Bake Off have been so popular. It’s all about the feel-good factor.”
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New novel shows the resilience of orphaned siblings
A brother and sister cope with tragic loss, hard work and World War I in ‘Families are Forever’
set of obstacles await them.
“When I started researching my family history, I discovered that there were different cultures and I decided to write a story that would bring them all together,” Brand writes. “No matter what society you are in, you can still control your own life if you really want to.”
TORREVIEJA, Spain – Author L. A. Brand tells a story about resilience and the spirit of survival in her uplifting new novel “Families are Forever” (published by AuthorHouse). Brand’s coming-of-age tale is a classic story of rags to riches set in England in the years leading up to World War I. Centered around two children, George and Charlotte, the book chronicles their childhood, years fraught with tragedy, loss, struggle and hard work. Born to a Jewish mother who was disowned by her family after she married James, a silk weaver, George and Charlotte were forced to grow up fast. After their father was killed, their mother sunk into a deep depression and drowned herself, feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities of raising two children alone. The orphaned siblings were left behind to fend for themselves. “Families are Forever” recounts the various twists and turns life throws at them, working in silk mills and migrating from gypsy camps to fairgrounds. When World War I breaks out, a whole new
On Tuesday, 23 April 2013 the St. George’s Day Festival will take place in Playa Flamenca, Orihuela Costa. This is a benefit event for the charity association Fundación Arcos del Castillo and the Royal British Legion. The event starts at 12am with a street parade with the group Torrevieja Pipes & Drums, which will start from the parking of the supermarket Mercadona at Playa Flamenca and will march down to the beach. There, the festival will take place with live music from local artists, a raffle, and fun for the whole family. Do not miss this first Spring Festival in Orihuela Costa
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Orbison Tommy Lee as Gene Pitney and Royx Legends with 60s support show by Jukebo
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st george’s day festival Great charity event for the Fundación Arcos del Castillo (Elche Children´s Care Home) and the Royal British Legion in Playa Flamenca (Orihuela Costa)
Jukebox Promotions Patrons of Help at Home (Costa Blanca)
“Families are Forever”
L. A. Brand was born in Hertforshire, England, in 1948. She attended Mayfield Secondary Modern School for Girls. After leaving school, she started work at a local factory, wiring coils for radio and televisions. She left home at age 16 and married her first husband in 1968. After her divorce in 1975, she met, married and was with her second husband, Anthony Brand, until his death from a stroke in 2005. She now lives on the Costa Blanca in Spain.
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This incredible tour was a sell out over seven venues on the Costa Blanca in 2012. Now, it returns for a nine show tour in 2013!! Tony is recognised as the No1 Gene Pitney tribute Internationally and has been invited by the Pitney family to his conventions in the US to sing and be part of the celebrations. He has appeared on shows with Bobby Vee, Bobby Rydell, The Chiffons, The Platters, Gary Puckett, Sano & Johnny and many other top US stars. He has also toured Europe many times and performed with the Gene Pitney UK orchestra led by Genes MD Maurice Merry, taking the role of Gene on UK tours. The Roy Orbison tribute will simply blow you away - No more to be said!!!
Don’t miss this fantastic tour and PLEASE book early as seating will be limited at all venues!!!! Dates & venues are:
28th April - The New Lounge Bar, Torrevieja 966 922 134 30th April - La Marina Sport Complex, La Marina 966 796 389 1st May - Costa Narejos Hotel, Los Alcazares, 965 400 188 2nd May - Rocajuna, Punta Prima 664 591 795 / 965 997 260 3rd May - Bar Restaurant San Miguel, Cooperativa, Jalon Valley (Xalo) 03792 633 076 588 / 633 694 740 5th May - Rendezvous, Campoamor (inland Campoamor - near Mercadona and La Fuente Comm Centre) (Tickets 10 Euros - includes a great buffet) 608 467 597 6th May - Emerald Isle, La Florida 965 327 138 7th May - The Club House, Camposol Golf 968 978 855 8th May - The Club, Quesada 966 717 028 Tickets for all shows are 8.50€ (unless stated) Tickets available at the venues or on this site Pre show meal available at most venues - please ask when booking See www.jukeboxpromotions.co.uk for more info!
Swing Sensations tour
Just a few shows remaining: Remaining Show dates & venues:
(April 2013)
Thursday 11th - Rocajuna, Punta Prima 664 591 795 / 965 997 260 www.jukeboxpromotions.co.uk or call 695 135 134 for more details.
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Musical Director Wanted
Campoverde Theatre Group is in need of a new musical director. Do you have the skills necessary to direct, coach and develop the singing skills of this very talented and committed group to enable them to continue to perform musical theatre to a high level? Over recent years, Campoverde Theatre Group have been guided on their musical journey by the very skillful talents of Huw Jones and Keith Monk who have proved to everyone that this group of actors can perform very creditable musical theatre. Now the group is looking for a new Musical Director
to continue the good work undertaken by these two skilled musicians. Campoverde Theatre Group is one of the oldest theatre groups operating on the southern part of the Costa Blanca. The group has an experienced and committed company of actor / singers plus good back stage and technical crews. Presently the group has made the Casa de Cultura in San Miguel its home for performances drawing audiences from a wide area.
The group has recently completed a very successful run of the musical play Di de Di at San Miguel to much critical acclaim. This show had many musical numbers where the company proved their talents singing effectively as a chorus plus some very good solo numbers. However, in order to continue this level of performance we need to attract a new Musical Director for our future performances. It is envisaged that the group will be performing pantomime in the early part of the New Year and there is a likelihood that the group will be doing another musical play later in 2014. Both of these envisaged productions will require a large musical input for which the group will require coaching and directing. If you are interested in being our next Musical Director please contact Tony Kelly on 96 618 2415 who will be only too pleased to give you more information. Campoverde Theatre Group is a friendly group of individuals who share an interest in live theatre. The group is an ideal place to have fun, develop a new interest whilst raising money for charity and extend your social and friendship groups, meet new friends and enjoy a good social life. The group tries to have regular social events; meals out, dinner dances, bowling and crazy golf are just some of the events that have been enjoyed over the previous few months. We are always looking for new members, not just for acting and singing, but also to help back stage, with making sets, props and costumes, plus technical support for sound, lights, etc. Prospective new members will be made very welcome and now is a very good time to get involved with us as we are at the planning stage for our next endeavour. The group normally rehearses on Monday and Wednesdays starting at 2pm, however presently we are only meeting on Wednesdays. Why don’t you drop in to the Community Centre, Blue Lagoon on Wednesdays at 2pm or give Tony a ring on 96 618 2415.
space for a little one? Jodie is approximately 3 years old. She was rescued after being abandoned in a garden, where she had no means to escape. Jodie is a friendly, energetic dog who needs someone who likes to walk, or a large garden where she can run off her energy.
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Why not try the Early Bird Menu at Real Flavor – with a choice of starter, any chicken or lamb dishes with rice or naan, small beer or glass of wine or soft drink for only 10.95 euros per person. 5 pm til 7.30 pm Call 966 189 389 to reserve your table See our main advert on page 30
GHOSTLY GOINGS ON AT ADHOC
Following another brilliant Rockin’ Rollin’ night with ‘WOODY & THE PECKERS’ last week, ‘ADHOC’ Theatre Company are now well into rehearsals for their next stage production – a ghostly comedy called ‘BEDWITCHERY’. The play centres around a haunted bed, a mysterious locket, the ghost of Nell Gwynn & a right ‘Charlie’. ‘BEDWITCHERY’ promises to be another hilarious show, as is now to be expected from ‘ADHOC’. Performances will be on 2nd, 3rd and 4th May at The Casa de Cultura Teatro in Benijófar. This Theatre has recently been extensively refurbished to an excellent standard, and offers modern, comfortable and accessible facilities for all. Tickets are available from:Cards & More in La Marina; The Post Room Benijófar; The Card & Gift Shop in Quesada; The Card Place in Benimar and Kennedy’s Supermarket in Los Montesinos. You can also call the Bookings Hotline on 966 712 382. Ticket prices are just 7 euros.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Dear Editor,
Recently one of my friends, who lived on Orihuela Costa died. This sad event has been made even more traumatic to the family by the total lack of funeral or cemetery services on Orihuela Costa. Since the family have been looking where to bury their father I started to look around at all the towns and villages near the Orihuela Costa and see that even villages with really small populations have appropriate cemeteries near to them. San Miguel has a small cemetery, Algorfa has a very new and modern cemetery capable of serving that small village for many years to come. Obviously Orihuela is well served with a cemetery, but the coast, with a population over 30,000 inhabitants has absolutely no provision. Luckily at the moment the deceased of Orihuela Costa can be buried at San Pedro. However how long this will continue to be available is anyone’s guess. Why is the coastal region not deemed significant enough to have decent burial provisions for its large and aging who all will need this service at some point in the future. Is this another example of the total disregard of the needs of Orihuela Costa community by the mindless and thoughtless rulers based in Orihuela? This situation is toatally disgusting Liz Page
Strictly Dance
‘Strictly Dance’ Ballroom & Latin Tuition every Monday at ‘The Palms’ Punta Prima (next to the Go Kart Track N332) 8:00 8:45pm Beginnery & Intermediate Tuition, 8:45 - 10:15 Social Dance Time. Every Tuesday at The Wok Royal, Benijofar (Old La Ruidera) 8:00 - 8:45pm Beginner & Intermediate Tuition, 8:45 - 10:15 Social Dance Time. NEW - Starting 6 April Don your dancing shoes for our ‘Anything Goes’ dance night and dance the night away at The Wok Royal, Benijofar 8:00 - 10:30pm Enquiries: Lyn 966188430 or 635584431. New courses every 3 weeks, singles welcome.
Question & Answer session with Pedro Mancebo
There will be Question and Answer session with Pedro Mancebo on Thursday 11th April at 6pm at the Sophia Wellness Centre in La Regia. Questions already received include why he’s suing Bob Houliston and other CLARO leaders, the lies about a skeleton in the cupboard, the rejection of a public debate by Bob Houliston, CLARO’s false statement of misappropriation, the La Regia footbridge, the manipulated misinformation about the CLR-CLARO meeting at the Asturias and the force used by members of CLARO to prevent the legal representatives of CLR entering the meeting. All those interested in the truth are very welcome to attend. To ask your own question, please go to www.clr-OrihuelaCosta.com Thank You Raymond Kearney CLR Supporters’ Group Orihuela Costa President
charity extravaganza “DANCE, DANCE, DANCE”
TUESDAY 30th APRIL 2013 LOS ROSALES, LEMON TREE ROAD 7pm for 8pm Ticket 15€ includes: 3 course served meal with drink and coffee “Thru the decades” with Dance Xtreme “Paso a Paso” a Cerocstyle Modern Jive with Maxine and Adam and learn to “Line Dance” and “Salsa” with Adam Music by: Fakers Quo plus others. Hosted by Pattie Tickets/menu available from the HELP offices in San Miguel tel: 966 723 733 & Torrevieja tel: 965 704 282 La Marina tel: 966 443 002 (ask for HELP desk) Los Rosales tel: 965 727 207 The Studio in Quesada tel: 966 716 727 Proceeds to HELP Vega Baja
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THE SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
QUESADA. Meets at The Dojo, Avenida de las Naciones, Quesada. We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30 a.m., a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7.30 p.m. And every Thursday there is an Open Circle where you can develop your skills commencing at 7.30 p.m. Spiritual healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. Debbie Blevins, will take the Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday, 14th April. On Tuesday 16th April there will be an Evening of Mediumship with Barbara Almond (visiting U.K. Medium). The Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday, 21stth April will also be taken by Barbara Almond. There will also be a Fundraiser on Thursday, 18th April at 7.30 p.m. (entry 3€) Please support your church. Everybody welcome. Contact Wendy on 965 323 028. www. spiritualistchurchquesada.com
Successful Slimming
Tuesday: Quesada,10am at Goyo’s Restaurant, opposite the town hall. Thursday: La Marina 11am at The Hillside Bar. A healthy eating food plan with very good results. Only 5 euros weekly with no joining fee or charge for missed weeks. For more information please ring Sian on 965 496 209 / 658 271 553. All are welcome
Paso A Paso Dance Club
By popular demand,we have been asked to trial our dance classes in La Marina. We commence classes at The La Marina Sports Complex on Tuesday 9th April at 5.30pm for a four week trial. . These classes are aimed at total beginners, even if you have never danced, or have no partner just come along. There is very little footwork to worry about, but we do try to make it fun........by the first class you will be jiving.......and whats even better you will be dancing to all kinds of music. So do come along, the hardest bit is coming through the door for the first time....the rest is easy. Only €4 pp.. See you there, no need to book please tell your friends, the more the merrier, interest shown we will be also holding dance socials in La Marina. Maxine and Adam Paso A Paso Dance Club. Email pasoapasodance@gmail.com
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ONO Quesada area covers plus matching Tel: 654 666 686 headboards 50€ Evenings Only each. Quesada Do u ble Tel: 654 666 686 & Evenings Only Mattress Cover very clean Folding Single 30€ Quesada area Metal Bed good Tel: 654 666 686 condition 20€ Evenings Only Quesada area 1 Single Mattress Tel: 654 666 686 with cover never been Evenings Only used 25€ Quesada area Tel: 654 666 Recliner chair in Black imitation 686 Evenings Only leather finish. Hardly 2 White matching used, kept covered bedside tables wicker by homemade fabric effect with drawers cover. Camposol B 15€ each Quesada area Tel: 654 666 . 50€ . Tel 655 095 242, 968 199 242 686 Evenings Only BOOK SALE – 4 boxes = 100 plus best sellers 25€. Wall Mirror (80 x 65) Cane surround 12€, Cane Basket Chair 8€. Quesada Area Tel: 966 716 599 Omron MX3 Plus Blood Pressure Monitor 20€ o.n.o. . Location Cuidad Quesada, Tel 965725573 / 659013882
DVD’s and CD’s low price Quesada area Tel: 654 666 686 Evenings Only Packard Bell computer. Hard drives removed for data protection. Last ran on windows xp. 2 cd/dvd drives, floppy disc drive, several usb ports, digital tv network card, keyboard and mouse. Suitable for spares or adding new hard drive. 40€ ono. Camposol B Tel 655 095 242, 968 199 242
Thule Karrite Car Roof Top Box, White, in good order. 60€ O.N.O. . Location Cuidad Quesada, Tel 965 725 573 / 659 0138 C om p u te r monitor. Not flat 82 screen - old style. Computer Monitor 20€. Camposol B. 15” flat screen with built in speakers Tel 655 095 242, 968 model L5EX-TA 199 242 complete with power cord, VGA cable and audio cable only 25€. Location Cuidad Quesada, Tel 965 725 573 / 659 0138 82
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Two single beds Masa small mattresses and armchair. Blue and yellow fabric. Pine jewellery arms and frame 30€ or will swap for IKEA type chair in good English jeweller wishes to buy broken condition. Camposol or unwanted Gold jewellery, silver and B Tel 655 095 242, 968 199 242 coins
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1 bed, 1 bath apartment, fully fitted kitchen, white goods, parking, lovely views. Ideal golfing holiday apartment. Close to Mojacar / Turre.
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20mins from mojacar This is a unique spanish cortijo with 4 beds, 2 baths, Open plan living areas, kitchen & diningroom as well as a workshop, courtyard front & back & room for a pool. Mountain views.
Build 256 m², Terrace 100m², Plot 1200m²
immaculate 2 bed, 1 bath ground apartmant situated in the very nice area of Lomas de Campoamar golf resort. very spacious accomadation of 86m2, furnished, walking distance to La Fuente Commercial centre, 24 hour security, includes use of communal pools, tennis courts etc, 395€ + bills, no offers
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€150,000
Tel: 649 186 107
thunderpaul2003@hotmail.ccom for rent, 3 bed, 3 bath spacious semi-detatched house with garage situated in the popular area of La Zenia, walking distance to shops, beaches and the new La Zenia Boulevard, Furnished, Long term, 550€ monthly plus electric & water, perfect family home Tel: 966 733 079 or 619 098 543
4 Bed, 2 Bath, Large Terrace, Lounge, Sep Kitchen, Utility Room, Communal Solarium, Lift, Furnished inc. White Goods, UK TV , 90m² Interior Living Space plus, 15m² Terrace / Balcony with Awnings. Overlooks a newly reformed Plaza, church & mountains, unusually large terrace. 2 min walk away from the town’s attractive central square, all other amenities are also within easy walking distance,12 mins drive from the resort of Guardamar del Segura. Close to La Finca Golf course Private Sale €75,000
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Maisie Maisie is a black Lab cross about 2 years old.
Don’t miss the biggest BARGAIN yet! We have a key-ready block of apartments in Los Montesinos with full finance!
She is very affectionate and is fine with other dogs and is not interested in cats. please contact K9 for more info www.k9club.es The K9 Club Tel: 600 84 54 20
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SCRUFFY Can anyone give this little boy a home. He was found tied to a gate, he is funny, bubbly and extremely CUTE.
Pets In Spain
These 5 female puppies were brought into us after being found in the campo and are now in our care. They were covered in fleas and starving but after a quick de-flea treatment and some food are now happy, healthy pups.
Call: 659 274 573
www.petsinspain.com info@petsinspain.info Thumper is a handsome blue eyed boy, he has been neutered and his vaccinations are up to date. His companion, Suzie looks very similar and they are very sad at the moment as their Mama died recently. They are available for re-homing together or separately. To meet Thumper please call Joe (The Cat Man) on 966719272. 27/03/2013 Suzie to new home with Mr and Mrs Tom Rycroft, Blue Lagoon, 966775393, 686329474.
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Bright, enthusiastic person with an outgoing personality to join our sales team in Mazarron/ Camposol area and leap into spring with us. Full or part time position available. spring w e n a o Experience not int future essential as full training with will be given as long as es sol tim you’re organised and can work to deadlines
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Due to company expansion we are recruiting individuals to join our existing direct sales team. We are looking for experienced, motivated individuals with use of their own car. In return we offer and attractive package including paid holidays, expenses and commissions.
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Salon Margarethas 24 years in Torrevieja hair / wig specialist for medical illness and hair loss problems. We offer different hair replacements, top fillers, hair prostheses, toupees & wigs. Natural & artificial hair & much more. Also fashion /festival accessories. TV/TS are welcome to our service. Call Margaretha on 966 921 846 for an appointment.
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Rainbow Satellites for all your TV needs with clients all over the Murcia Region. Contact Matt or Alan 686 358 475 or rainbowsats@terra.es
Sky Digibox Pace with sky card BBC 1, 2, 3, 4 ITV1, 2, 3, ch4 & 5 60€ can deliver. Tel: 667 235 205
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At Dominos, it’s all about your pet’s comfort. DOMINO Pet Hotel provides boarding & cattery services that meet the highest standards. The kennels and cattery are specially designed to provide maximum comfort, activity and respect to all different characters of our guest. At the same time ensures a clean dry, surface at all times. Comfortable warm and cosy beds, toys and love make the stay for your Pet to a relax holiday. Daily grooming is at Domino’s a guaranteed daily service, and a free wellness Bath on the last Day of the stay. After a stay at Domino´s Pet Hotel your Doggie will go home looking great and feeling great. For Cat’s they offer a wonderful safe Cattery park with many scratching posts and activity centres, Cat sofas and a lot of natural Plants. Pet care right from check in. If your pet is ill or need medication Domino will follow up exactly your advice without any extra costs. We warmly welcome as well Dogs and Cats with handicap and pets they need a special care. Domino offers a full 24 hour service for your Pet. Domino is working with the best Vet clinics and offers all services from Vaccination, Blood test and small Operations during the stay. Domino is one of the biggest Pet Shipper in Spain and a very height recommended Pet Shipper of the biggest Airlines. Domino Pet is an official Agent for Lufthansa, Iberia, British Airways, Monarch Cargo, Thompson Cargo and Thomas cook, Jet 2 … in whole Spain and Portugal; they ship Daily Pet’s to the UK and Worldwide (USA, Australia, Dubai….). All Airports will be served with personally check in and free check of Paperwork. Pick up from your home in Spain can by arrange for a minimum of extra charge. A very big stock of Travel Crates makes sure that you Hondon de las Nieves/Frailes have always the right size Centrally-heated houses with large individual runs for your Pet for the Best Love and care will be lavished during your cat’s stay prices. My 29 years of experience in animal and veterinary care will give you piece of mind We are authentic when we say we care about our Pick up & delivery service offered for coastal areas clients. Our philosophy: Telephone: 966 195 816 We care about our clients Answerphone - we will call back: Mobile 654 155 473 and take great pride in the service we provide. We www.mountainviewcathotel.webs.com also recognize the role that a company like DOMINO PET CARE should have is a good communication with our Clients. A service with you in mind. We will take care of everything on your behalf so that you have peace of mind. …no client is too Domino Petshipping difficult for us. See What worldwide Makes Us Different The local pet hotel where your beloved pet For more information goes when you are on holiday or just away... Domino Pet Hotel offers cattery with warm and cosy beds, please contact: Domino daily grooming guaranteed! Large comfortable dog kennels, Pet Care SL, large exercise park, doggie wellness weekend Fri - Mon 25€ incl. Wellness bath, Short / long term stay. Professional trained team Tel: 654 168 366 • Professional Pet Shipping Worldwide www. - UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand… dominopetshipping. • We take care of all documentation com/ E-mail:info@ • Travel Crates in all sizes from small up to dominopetshipping.com extra large (best Price guaranteed) FACEBOOK: Domino • IPATA Member Petshipping Worldwide We will answer all your info@dominopetshipping.com www.dominopetshipping.com questions
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apah dog show Last November, A.P.A.H. Animal Rescue Charity held their Annual Fun Dog Show, for the first time at El Rancho Restaurant, on the La Marquesa Road, just outside Los Montesinos. It was a huge success, and it was agreed that future Dog Shows would be held at what is a perfect location for this type of event. So on Saturday 27th April, A.P.A.H. will once again, hold the first of its two annual Fun Dog Shows & Barbeque at El Rancho. Registration for the show begins at 1.00pm and the Judging is due to start at 2.30pm A critical comment which came out of the previous Show, was that apart from the actual judging of the Dogs entered in the Show, there was nothing pet-related on offer. The forthcoming Show will be very different as A.P.A.H. has contacted some local businesses who are happy to be a part of the fund-raising event. The owner of the Food Cupboard from San Miguel; who was present at the last Show, has promised to bring along lots of ‘doggy treats’, doggy fridge magnets and other pet related gifts. Mundoviviente who have recently moved premises from Catral to Los Montesinos will be there with lots of dog and cat food, pet beds, kennels, scratch posts etc. The owner of Pampermepetsspain, will be there offering grooming and trimming,
but shampooing will be a little difficult! However she would be more than delighted to make appointments for dogs who need a little more than just a trim. Finally a very talented photographer; who is well known to A.P.A.H. will be offering to take portrait photos of dogs; especially those whose owners want to capture that ‘rosette moment’. A.P.A.H. hopes that lots of people will keep the 27th April free, so they can come along, bring their dogs; if they have any, or come on their own and enjoy a lovely afternoon, whilst helping to support the work that A.P.A.H. carries with abandoned dogs and cats.
WHAT IS PETANCA ????
Its for people by people with balls!!!
2 or 3 round silver ones and a small coloured one. It is multi-national - how many languages can you say ‘Oh buggar’ in? I can do 4.. Its competitive, its addictive, its fun, equal for all sexes, and if a husband wants his supper he had better use his balls wisely. Oh yes.. its full of innuendos, that is something that translates to any language. In France its called Boules -- but we don’t talk about that -- Spanish is Petanca. Its a real favourite with the archetypal old Spanish man on the beach. Totally at peace with everything. For us who belong to a club, its a little more organised. Its about team work, 2 or 3 players per side. It could be 1 -- but thats boring with no one to shout at when it goes wrong!! The small ball is thrown out, followed by the silver balls, NO not all at once. The idea is to get the big ball nearest the small ball ( coche, technical term) to score points, the first side to get to 13 points are declared the winners. 13 is such an unlucky number for me, so I try to avoid it at all costs, usually ending up many numbers below that. Success!!! So, when you are ‘on’ you are ‘off the piste and when ‘off you are ‘on’ the piste. The piste being the playing area. All balls could be pointed, bombed, snookered. rolled up,dead ended, bad bounced, fell me out me hand mate, and there are a few unprintable terms, Here in Orihuela Costa there are various Winter and Summer leagues. For instance,
the 2012 PA13 Las Salinas Winter league consisted of 5 divisions of B teams per division, so with B named players per match plus reserues and social members thats a potential for 500 or more new friends to make. (long christmas card list). Brits, Danes, Belgians, Swedes, Germans, French and even the odd Irish plaf. There are numerous clubs around, so if you are interested in finding out more - go and ask the people playing, they’re a friendly bunch, won’t bite - well hard and only on your playing arm!! The summer league is sponsored by Casa Manuel and only consists of 2 divisions, one more serious than the other and is full of competitive players - scarey. The other is for fun where possibly beer o’clock and gossip are equally as important as playing. All leagues, Summer and Winter, hold tournaments within the league and these are played for charity. The turnout for these events is tremendous with lots of money being raised. It is truly a fun game, a good way of keeping fit and the sun is always shinning, what more can a poor retired girl want. Susan Ward Los Bandidos club member
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“VIVACE” RETURNS TO ORIHUELA!
Having heard some wonderful music emanating from a building in San Miguel de Salinas last Thursday, I made enquiries and discovered that Vivace Classical Choir were busy rehearsing there, and are once more planning to perform in the beautiful Teatro Circo in Orihuela. After their wonderful sell-out concert of “Carmina Burana” last year, they were delighted to be invited to return to perform their latest work. This year, they are joined by the small chamber choir Chorale, and are presenting “Elijah” by Felix Mendelssohn. A truly mighty oratorio, and an evening guaranteed to delight the audience. Well known soloists Arthur Berwick , Bass, and Rodney Porter , Tenor, will once again be coming from the UK to join the choir. The concert is on Sunday 14th April at 7.30pm in the Teatro Circo, Orihuela. Tickets are €5 and are available from the Theatre Box Office - Telephone : 966 74 01 04, or from choir member Douglas Brown - Telephone: 659 61 63 56. As last year, proceeds from the concert will go to Manos Unidas. The choir are also running coaches to and from the theatre. The coaches will leave from Quesada, travelling via San Miguel de Salinas, and the cost is €5. There are still some seats available, and Douglas will be happy to help arrange that. It will be an evening not to be missed!
VELVETONES VISIT MARBELLA! The Velvetones dropped in to The Marbella Nursing home in Torrevieja, to surprise Olive Hall with a trip down memory lane. Olive (now in her nineties) was married to The Velvetones creator - the late Harry Hall, who started the chorus almost 15 years ago. Olive was still singing until a few years ago and was delighted to hear the ladies sing songs old and new to her, fellow residents and staff. It is such a fantastic hobby and a great way of meeting new friends! Come along to rehearsals each Wednesday mornings from 9.45 to 12.15 at Restaurant El Paraiso, Jardin del Mar behind Carrefour and McDonalds in Torrevieja. Come and see us at The Torrevieja Harmonisers show at Los Montesinos on Saturday 28th April - For more information call Tony Wagstaffe on 966 713 342 or visit our Website www. velvetones.org for details of our Spring show on May 8th at El Paraiso. Song, dance and the fabulous Tony Frost from Kent will be making this a show not to be missed! Call Ena Fraser on 965 707 598 for info.
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AFA Rockabilly Rave at Los Rosales Saturday night’s all right for Rockin’ and a Rollin’ with The Red Tops on April 13th at Restaurante Los Rosales in Guardamar. The live 6 piece band takes their Rockabilly, R and B and Rock ‘n Roll influences straight from the golden era of the 1950’s. Their unique sound and range of instruments has made them a Costa Blanca sensation. With not only guitars and drums, but a back beat of double bass and a sexy saxophone that lifts any song, the night will be music to rock n rollers ears. LRS Ents. continues to encourage charity donations by inviting a diverse range of local charities to hold raffles during the interval. This show will be the turn of the Alzheimer’s Association of Torrevieja (AFA). Formed in 2004 they quickly grew and were able to assist more patients from their head office in Torrevieja. The charity not only aims to improve the lives of sufferers, but also hopes to set up day care centres and a specialised home for
Alzheimers. For more information go to www. afatorrevieja.es Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets are €12.50 for show and 2 course meal. Available from Restaurante Los Rosales CV895 Guardamar, Cards and More La Marina, Card Place Benimar and Punta Prima, Hire Centre San Luis, Card and Gift Shop Quesada and by calling 697501992 or email losrosalesshows@gmail.com
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MOTORING TEST DRIVE: SEAT TOLEDO
We live in extremely straitened times where most countries including the UK continue to accumulate debt. The prospect of a career for life has become virtually non-existent. UK house prices have risen to such an extent that first time buyers are now nearly 40 years old. In fact when my father was my age he borrowed three times his salary to purchase our family home - a beautiful four bed detached property in need of updating with two acres of land in a picturesque part of Dorset. That would barely get me a one bed house in a rundown part of the next county now. Why has life become such a struggle? Most of us feel that there’s less money with which we have to do more. Consequently, the hard up motorist craves a good deal and Seat, realises this. It has responded with its Toledo,
the family hatchback priced from under £13,000 to just below £18,000. And its diesel model also happens to be super economical. Thank goodness – perhaps life is not so bad after all. Named after the historic Spanish city, this is an extremely sensible car for our times. With its clean lines it one to be proud of; the 1.6TDI SE test model significantly helped by its rich burgundy finish. Sharing the same chassis as the Skoda Rapid, which I tested only a few weeks ago both models clearly share a good deal. This comes as no surprise as Spain based Seat is owned by Volkswagen, which also owns Skoda. The rear wash/wipe on both models has been borrowed from the Audi A1. The washer is built into the wiper
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electric front windows, electrically adjustable wing mirrors and air conditioning. “Seat will be hoping that the Toledo can help dent the sales figures of popular established hatchbacks like the Ford Focus while pinning back newer entries in to this market such as the Volvo V40,” writes Parkers, the car experts. While it may have the appearance of a saloon, this latest version of the Toledo comes with a large, wide-opening rear hatch.” The Toledo, just like the Skoda Rapid, makes an ideal family proposition.
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Busters Golf Society April competition Monday night fun darts league Orihuela Costa Results - Week 24. 01/04/13 Concierto´s 7 - 2 Horacio´s A JJ Belushi´s 4 - 5 Pablo´s Oche-Holic´s 4 - 5 Belushi´s Horacio´s B 6 - 3 Liberty´s High scores 120+ 140 Liam Johnston 140 Nick Hunt 138 Bill Fyfe 127 David Holtom 121 Clive”Jacko” Jackson League Table 161 OCHE-HOLICS 126 CONCIERTO´S 107 PABLO´S 102 LIBERTY´S 96 BELUSHI´S 71 HORACIO´S A 63 HORACIO´S B 48 JJ BELUSHI´S
April 5th was the first anniversary of Busters Golf Society, as we first played as a new society at Alto Real golf course we decided to purchase a trophy to play for every April at the course , the trophy has aptly been named Busters Alto Real Trophy .
Although the weather forecast had predicted rain the first drops did not fall until our final four had left the eighteenth green , and even the heavy rain held off until we were safely seated in the Mini Golf bar in Quesada . The course was still recovering from the battering it had received from the recent bad weather and hollow tining but was still in reasonable condition, however I have to say that the greens staff need to
mark out area’s that are still recovering and make them GUR . The turnout for the event totalled twenty five player’s , although the elements were kind they did not did not seem to aid our scoring with our best score being 37 points .
Our nearest the pins were on the 5th hole Eamon. Gargan, on the 8th Simon Smith, the 10th Barry Grinsell and on the 17th Nikki Ead each receiving a sleeve of 3 Callaway golf balls. Best front nine was Simon Smith with 19 points, best back nine Dave Pretty also 19 points both received a shoe bag which was kindly donated by Keith Smith. Our best guest was won by Norman Wood with 37
points receiving cash and a sleeve of 3 Callaway balls, in third place was Alan Gifford by means of handicap with 31 points he received a cash prize. Our runner up was Preston Ives with 34 points also receiving a cash prize. Our winner for the day was Paul Cogan who received cash, a voucher from Alto Real and is the first holder of our Trophy, well done Paul and all of our players.
Finally I would like to thank the staff at the Mini Golf Bar for looking after us on our return. Next Month on the 3rd of May we look forward to playing at Vistabella . Barry Grinsell Secretary
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SAILING ASSOCIATION MAR MENOR (SAMM)
cd montesinos After an exhausting journey we arrived at a sun drenched Murada on market day.
A little worried at playing both at altitude and in the midday sun, storm clouds gathered after only 2 minutes when Becker got booked and gave away a penalty for a clumsy tackle. Thankfully it hit the crossbar and sailed to safety and Monte started to take control.
The handicap racing season opened on Sunday 7th April, with 18 competitors in 7 boats all anxious to show a clean pair of heels. With a wind strength of 5 – 8 in a north westerly direction to blow away those winter blues and lubricate those muscles which have been hibernating since November last year, the racing got underway. It was not long before the CAT, normally up with the leaders, was having some difficulty and in danger of drifting on to the reef as the wind shifted around. But although a mishap was avoided the boat finished in last place. In spite of crossing the line first the Laser 2000 helmed by Tug Wilson and crewed by John Down had to settle for second place on corrected time. First place going to Connie, helmed by Vernon O’Byrne and crewed by Bob Miles and Carole Sibson. (photo) Is this a fluke or a sign of things to come ? Watch this space. A worthy third place going to the Martin helmed by Tony Jones with Barry Young crewing. A break for lunch observed a wind speed exceeding 16 and promising more. A decision was taken to abandon a second race much to the disappointment of the Weta crew who went out to enjoy an unbridled ride on the crest of a wave whilst the remainder of the morning’s fleet took to the shore and enjoyed a beer or two. We hope the next race day is a little kinder. New members are always welcome, check the website www.sailingmarmenor.com or email sammracing@yahoo. co.uk SAMM continued... We say farewell to Semana Santa and hello to the new racing season. As an introduction all the groups have been busy getting themselves and their respective boats ready for combat. The Catamaran Group has been training up new skippers in order to offer more trips and this week was indulging in some race training. The three Balaton boats have been out of the water, cleaned and anti-fouled. They have their members standing by, rule book in one hand, stopwatch in the other. The Radio Controlled group continue to indulge in their own racing off the pantalan at CAR. As a prelim a group from the
Mojacar Sailing Club enjoyed a few days in a local hotel, bringing six Hobie Cats to indulge their sailing passion on the Mar Menor. The high winds of their first day saw several capsizes – our inland sea can be a bit of a challenge. But day two was more enjoyable with both the morning and afternoon sailing being less of a ‘fight’ and more of a jolly, managing to get round the islands. The non-sailors enjoying the local markets, the sunshine and beach. The handicap racing season opened on Sunday 7th April, with 18 competitors in 7 boats all anxious to show a clean pair of heels. With a wind strength of 5 – 8 in a north westerly direction to blow away those winter blues and lubricate those muscles which have been hibernating since November last year, the racing got underway. It was not long before the CAT, normally up with the leaders, was having some difficulty and in danger of drifting on to the reef as the wind shifted around. But although a mishap was avoided the boat finished in last place. In spite of crossing the line first the Laser 2000 helmed by Tug Wilson and crewed by John Down had to settle for second place on corrected time. First place going to Connie, helmed by Vernon O’Byrne and crewed by Bob Miles and Carole Sibson. Is this a fluke or a sign of things to come ? Watch this space. A worthy third place going to the Martin helmed by Tony Jones with Barry Young crewing. A break for lunch observed a wind speed exceeding 16 and promising more. A decision was taken to abandon a second race much to the disappointment of the Weta crew who went out to enjoy an unbridled ride on the crest of a wave whilst the remainder of the morning’s fleet took to the shore and enjoyed a beer or two. We hope the next race day is a little kinder. New members are always welcome, check the website www.sailingmarmenor.com or email sammracing@yahoo. co.uk
After 25 minutes Edu opened the scoring from close range after sustained Monte pressure. 8 minutes later M & A ran onto a long through ball and drove a fierce shot into the net, giving the Murada goalkeeper no chance. M&A then missed a one on one with their keeper and from
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The tournament went really well once again, the weather held and everyone had a great time as usual. There were some really tight games all through the competition, with several teams only losing by one shot. Quarter finals stage saw 3 Greenlands teams fighting for a place, plus a mixed team of Barry latham, Wendy Latham and Gail Watson. Greenlands members were: (1) Zoe Wilcock Keith Page and Jim Wilcock. (2) Margaret Dewar, John O’Brien and Chris Dewar. (3) Brian Tomlin, Florence and Mike Edwards. Congratulations to you all.
the resulting corner Fernando having picked up a yellow card for dissent a few moments earlier hit the crossbar with a thundering header. Just when we thought we had the game under control Murada scored from a corner when their centre forward was left unmarked to head home from close range. Monte kicked off the second half with the wind behind them and continued to press but by now Murada were also putting in plenty of effort if not a little too robust at times. On the hour Christian who was having a very good game in goal was injured diving at the feet of an opposing forward but recovered after treatment. Our little Brazilian Vas came on for
LO CRISPIN GOLF SOCIETY Las Colinas - 03.04.13
Our stableford competition this week was at the prestigious course of Las Colinas. It was an early start of 9am off the 1st and 10th tees, the time did not put anyone off as we had a full complement of 40 members and guests. As always at Colinas,everything went smoothly with plenty of staff to look after us and get thing moving. I know that everyone always comments on the state of the courses we play, but I cannot resist joining in and saying that the course was in really good condition with quality fairways and fast greens, although some were hard to read and the improvements to access to greens and buggy paths has made a big difference.
There were only two incidents that were broadcast, one player tried to break his shoulder by taking a divot so big it cast a shadow three foot long and another player got a knock on the head from a ball flying over the green. Luckily they both survived the ordeal and managed to finish. There are always players who revels in these good conditions as the scores below reflect. The winners were: Gold Division: 1st Ian Stuart 39pts, 2nd Mike Johnson 31pts and 3rd Peter Morris 29pts c/b Silver Division: 1st Brian Rendell 34pts, 2nd Dicky Claeys 33pts and 3rd Alan Crain 31pts Bronze Division: 1st David Dodd 31pts, 2nd Damien Elliot 28pts and 3rd John Featherstone 27pts
A big thank you must go to our sponsors, Ibex insurance and Winning Express ( incorporating Sporting Arbitrage), and also everyone from Greenlands Bowls club, who gave their time to make this competition the success that it was. As this is tournament organiser Bobbie Sims swan song, we would like to thank her for all the hard work she has put in over the years, making this one of the most prestigious events on the Costa Blanca
sport Diago and received a rousing cheer from the travelling Monte fans. A further substitution saw Yonhi come on for Rubio and only a great save by Christian from a terrific free kick kept Monte in front. We then had several chances to seal the game but a combination of poor shooting and luck kept the score at 21 until Vaz put away a simple chance from 3 yards out to send the Full Monte fans home happy. It was a good game with a decent referee and 2 goalkeepers who both had excellent games. Vamos Monte. Next Sunday we are at home to Benejuzar with a 5 pm k.o. Howard Yeats.
Best guest: David Wightman 23pts NTPs: David Wightman hole 5, Malcolm Morrison hole 7, Dicky Claeys hole 10 and John Featherstone hole14. Five people scored a two, David Dodd, Padraig O’Brien, Brian Coultate, Malcolm Morrison and John Featherstone, they shared a pot of 38€. The free game draw was won by Gordon Cobb. Our next 18 hole game is at Altorreal for the Albie Lush, on the 17th, places are filling up so please get your name down as soon as possible and on the 1st May we are at Alicante where Mick the Gripp is sponsoring several holes. For further information go to our website http://sites.google.com/site/ locrispingolf/
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Best Front Nine: Debbie Weedon 36 Best Back Nine: Paul Manning 34.5
Semi finals were really tight, with Jim Wilcock’s team battling hard to the final end, eventually losing by 1 shot to a Country Bowls team headed by Gerry Gough, whilst the team from San Luis beat a Quesada trio of Peta Rhodes, Tom Hill and Bill Pain. The Final lived up to all expectations, with great shots from both sides. Well done to champions Colin Jackson, Allan Bowen and Mal Hughes from San Luis, with the runners up slot going to Lin and Charlie Watkins plus Gerry Gough from Country Bowls.
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OVERALL WINNER OF MARCH MONTHLY MEDAL – DAVID NICHOLLS. Football Winners:
43 members took part in the April Monthly Medal at our home course of La Marquesa on Thursday 4 April 2013. Although the weather conditions were conducive to high scoring only 2 players managed to break par. Well done to our guest Mark Rae for coming in under par whilst playing off + 1. . It is with regret that we have to announce the death of one of our members. Alan Bridges who died on Monday, whilst back in the UK. Our Thoughts are with Irene. The results are as follows:
Gold Division 1st Dave Nichols 70 nett 2nd David Blanchette 73 nett 3rd Pino Perito 74 nett Silver Division 1st Frances Buckeridge 75 nett c/b 2nd Morag Turner 75 nett 3rd Phyllis Venables 76 nett Nearest the Pins 5th Mark Rae Supavalu 11th Beverley Fairhurst Manolo’s 12th Dave Nicholls Manolol’s 15th Pino Peerito Bar Sophia 17th Rudi Muller Lo Maribu Thanks to all our sponsors. Best Gross: Pino Perito
Keith Wright, Tony Stanley, Doug Spiring and Dave Nicholls. TOFF’s Results Tuesday 2 April 2013 Overall Winner –Roy Lowe Gold Division 1st Roy Lowe 39 points 2nd Pino Perito 38 points 3rd Roger Richings 35 points Silver 1st Gordon Bourne 34 points 2nd Ian Stewart 34 points 3rd Harry Armstrong 34 points Bronze 1st David Lewis 38 points 2nd Marylin Eckersill 36 points 3rd Beverley Fairhurst 34 points Best Front Nine: Margaret Richings 21 Best Back Nine: Alec Ralph - 19 Nearest the Pins: 5th Graham Cheetham, 11th Ken Brett, 15th John Fairhurst, 17th Gordon Bourne
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This week was the 2nd round of the Summer Championship and, again it was held on the Embalse de Pedrera. As stated last week the water was going down, well, what a change in the week the level had come up about 3ft. During the match the water level rose about 6 inches!!!!. So, it looks like now that they will be filling it maybe to the level it was!!!!!. ( No fishing then, until it drops ). The water temperature is rising slowly, but at present there is no sign of bleak or plenty of fish on the waggler line. Another rare day as well there were no blanks. Top Rods on the day 1st Dave ( Yours Truly ) Hoare fishing the feeder using maggot with 5.60 kilo´s. 2nd Doug ( Welsh Goldminer ) Hornblow fishing the feeder using maggot with 5.11 kilo´s. 3rd Pete ( Yorkie ) Kerr fishing the feeder using maggot with 4.76 kilo´s. PLEASE NOTE The club has some vacancies at present, if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966729293 or 603535771. ABBEY ANGLING RESULTS Supplied by Terry Screen We fished the second round of the Spring Series at Nancy’s on the 2nd April. The river and all the waterways around us are in a state of flood at present and all the Reservoirs are filled to capacity, so the
recent rain falling up country is coming straight into the rivers as the Reservoirs cannot hold any more at present. The water at Nancy’s was very coloured and also flowing fast below the boom, making fishing difficult. The pegs either side of the river by the Car Park being probably the best two pegs of the day, producing the top two weights 1st Stan (The Man) Roberts with 9.300kg fishing the pole using paste 2nd Andy (The Web Man) Stevenson with 7.760kg fishing the Pole using corn 3rd Doug (The Welsh Gold miner) Hornblow with 5.220kg fishing the pole using maggot All details are available on our website www.abbeyangling.com or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965328368 ANGLERS TOGETHER The objective of Anglers Together was to introduce anglers to each other, who otherwise had no one to fish with or didn’t know where to fish. It was successful in bringing together many anglers who established friendships and which continue to this day. No meetings are held now but information is still available through our email address; anglerstogether@hotmail.co.uk. TIGHT LINES DAVE HOARE
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However, the young Squalos of San Javier showed great courage and youthful confidence to show it was not going to be an easy game. They tackled the larger players with great effect and moved the ball quickly to their speedy wingers, thus stretching the opposition and sapping their energy. While the visitors had the advantage in the scrums, the Squalos had the edge in the lineouts. Using their weight advantage, the Tigers put the Squalos under pressure in the early scrums. However, after a high speed attack, it was No.8, Alejandro, who kicked a penalty. A quickly taken penalty by his opposite number, Jacobo, took advantage of a retreating defence to score unconverted try. Five minutes later, Alejandro kicked his second penalty and two minutes after that from a scum he added a try to give Los
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Squalos the lead by 11 points to 5 before substitute, Miguel, was shown a red Card. But the fourteen man Squalos retained their lead at the interval. After the restart, tensions on both sides became more obvious and several players had to be replaced on both teams. A Tigers forward squandered a scoring opportunity and Alejandro added to their disappointment by kicking a long range penalty to open up a nine point gap. In the dieing minutes of the game the visitors adopted more forward orientated tactics to drive towards the try line. They got their reward when big centre, Raphael forced his way through a very tried defence. It was too little too late but the overall cutting edge was won at scrum half, where Fran was quicker and stronger for Los Squalos. The final score was Los Squalos 14 - Tigers 10. After the game, the young bold and happy Squalos players celebrated by doing their version of a Spanish Hacka. The photo shows No.8, Alejandro being lifted high to win win the lineout
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(Los Squalos 14 - Tigers 10) This was a game that the Torrevieja Tigers had to win to keep their title hopes alive as the title will depend on their final game next week against Catagena and other results if Murcia win. This defeat has put a large dent in those ambitions and they came to the game having won 5 on the bounce.
Caballo Negro held on to third place, with a 6-2 win against Crazy Pinz. Top scorer for C.N. was Seppo Tuominen with a 596 hcp series. Team Finland lost the first 2 games to Cornish Pride, but fought back well in the third game, and managed to force a 4-4 draw. Top scorer for T.F. was Jukka Koskinen with a 649 hcp series, and top bowler for C.P. was Shane Winfield with a 642 hcp series. After a run of 5 wins, Los Bandidos lost this week, beaten 8-0 by Lucky Strike, top bowler for L.S. with his highest scores so far was Graham Lewis, with a 553 scratch, and 676 hcp series. Split Happens have now won their last four games, this week they beat Mixers 8-0, and are still chasing third place. After 4 defeats in a row, Carp-
R-Us won this week beating Splash 8-0. Mainly thanks to Margaret Hogg bowling her 4 best scores of the season, including a 223 hcp game, and a 583 hcp series. So the 2 teams in the cup final next week, Mixers and Splash, both lost 8-0 was it nerves, or are they just saving themselves ?. Sam Kearn, bowling for Bandoleros, had his best scores of the season, including a 597 hcp series, which helped his team beat Bar Mosquito 6-2. But the individual performance of the night went to Mirja Hakonen, bowling for Hall y Day, when she broke the ladies all time league record scratch series, with a 607 score. Her team beat Los Lobos 8-0, so now they are only 6 points behind the leaders, with 3 more weeks to go.
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TORRY MISS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO SEAL VICTORY Last Sunday Torry entertained fellow strugglers Eldense who together with 3 other teams were just one point ahead of 4th from bottom Torry. Eldense, who were expected to be amongst the front-runners this season have had a turbulent time having parted company with no less than 3 managers this season. The latest manager accompanied by his assistant, ex-Torry legend Luis Blanco, seem to have turned the tide and the team were unbeaten in the last three games with a couple of 0-0 draws and a 3-0 victory. Torry desperately needed to win this game . Torry were without Rafa and Villanueva, out through suspension. The Torry manager selected Javi Tur in goal in preference to Manolo and went for what looked like an attacking line-up with young forward Patri getting a start ahead of defensive midfielder Burguillos who occupied the bench along with Luis Carlos, Sergio, Guillem and Manolo. Torrys starting line-up: Tur, Vicente, Jorge, Juanfran, Dani, Abel, Cuco Ros, Manu (Burguillos, 75 ‘), Gasch (Guillem, 90’), Koeman ,Patri (Luís Carlos, 21 ‘). The match was again played at the Nelson Mandela stadium and kicked-off, on yet another windy late afternoon, in front of a better crowd than usual of around the 450 mark. Torry had the wind behind their sails in the first half which they didn’t really take advantage of it with too many mis-hit or over-hit passes. Eldense tried to keep the ball on the deck and their passing and movement was generally better. The first 15 minutes were pretty even with netiher keeper being called into action. Eldense then had a good five minute spell when they threatened. After 21 minutes Patri limped off after taking a knock and was replaced by Luis Carlos. Torry then won a series of corners and from the final one Vicente struck the post with a fine header and the rebound was bundled into the back of the Eldense net but was disallowed by the ref for an infringement I didn’t spot. On 38 minutes an Eldense forward rattled the Torry crossbar with a header from a corner and the rebound was struck on goal but cleared off the Torry goal- line. At the beginning of the second-half Torry made a tactical switch with Jorge and Abel exchanging positions. With the wind at their backs Eldense pushed Torry back with Torry seemingly content to retreat to the edge of their area and try to soak up the wave after wave of Eldense attacks. After 56 minutes Eldense almost took the lead when a viciously struck free-kick from 40 yards almost caught Javi
Tur too far off his line but he just managed to get a fingertip to the ball and divert it over the top. After 63 minutes another Eldense free-kick from distance flew just wide of Javi Tur’s left upright. On 70 minutes the Eldense wide right front-man left Dani in his wake and struck the side netting when well placed. A minute later the Eldense left front-man went past Cuco Ros with ease and curled the ball just over the top from an excellent position. The pressure on Torry intensified and Torry then failed to clear a corner and it was ping-pong in the Torry box with at least 4 shots on target being blocked by desperate Torry defending and somehow Torry survived. After 79 minutes Burguillos replaced Manu to try and bolster the Torry rear-guard and stem the tide. A minute later Jorge was then showed a second Yellow Card and then a Red Card after apparently pushing an opponent in the Torry box when a free-kick was played in. Harsh for Torry who protested about the decision but the ref was not for turning. Torry still had another 10 minutes to keep Eldense out and did so valiantly and could have won it on 88 minutes when from a rare excursion forward Koeman was adjudged to have been pushed in the box when contesting a high ball. The ref pointed to the spot which brought strong protests from the Eldense players. The Torry fans held their breath and hoped and prayed that Torry would snatch all 3 points at the death. Koeman stepped forward and struck the spot kick down the middle and the ball was blocked by the keepers feet and ricocheted clear. The game came to a close with both teams having to settle for a point apiece. Harsh on Eldense after their dominant second-half performance but at the same time heart-breaking for Torry who could have won it at the very end. This weekend Torry travel to bottom of the table and seemingly doomed Catarroja and need to return home with all 3 points. However, there are no guarantees in this league as it keeps producing surprises. Catarroja won 2-1 away at league leaders Novelda last Sunday so it is by no means a foregone conclusion that Torry will win but they really need to. A relieved and then disappointed Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain claim a point which could have been all three. To read about FC Torrevieja access the Torry Army website www. fctorrevieja.net.
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1ST APRIL 2013 MATCH 5 This month’s match was held at Bonalba. On arriving at the course it was cold and windy, and although the sun came out as we stood on the first tee it remained very windy. Unfortunately due to the holiday period two of our teams were unable to play which just left Benijofar and Claptons. This was also Benijofar’s chance to secure the trophy on the penultimate game. With the wind gusting over 50k an hour this was going to be a very exacting day. The wind roaring in our face off the first tee looked as if the ball stopped in the air, nevertheless Benijofar managed to exact some good scores and Claptons
could not stop them winning the trophy for this season, but Claptons did manage to stop them having a clean sweep as the results below show. Congratulations to Benijofar Golf Society on retaining the title. Our thanks to Claptons for providing hospitality and prizes for nearest the pins. Please note the Quesada Golf Super League will be holding a summer competition, highest stableford scoring betterball. Open to all members of the participating societies of the league. Please canvass your players sooner than later and submit your entry number requirements, as I have booked for 40 players and will offer the competition to other societies once you have
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Please submit your numbers in playing pairs with handicaps by the 1st June 2013. It is entirely up to individual golfing societies how they wish to choose/submit the pairings. Date: Monday 1st July 2013 Venue: Font del Llop 1st & 10th Tee: 09.00 Format: Stableford Betterball Pairs Cost: 38 euros (Green Fee and Buggy) Handicaps: Maximum – Men 25 Ladies 30 Prize: 2 x Green Fees including Buggy voucher (highest stableford scoring betterball pair, c/b last nine, six, three, one applies.
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So look forward to seeing everyone down to support ITV Orihuela RFC v Barnet Elisabethians RFC, with Albacete joining forces with the home team on Saturday at 13.00.
While the U18’s are preparing ready for Barnet Elisabethians RFC touring team. ITV Orihuela RFC will be joined by players from Albacete, so that they is going to be a full squad for the match, which is going to be played on 13 April at 13.00 at ITV Orihuela RFC’s home pitch. The touring team is also playing
against San Javier on the Friday at 17.00, so a good weekend of rugby coming up. This coming weekend we are back televising the Pro 12 and Premiership live rugby matches at the rugby bar in Rojales, The Steakhouse, used to be Tylers Bar. Starting on Friday Scarlets v Glasgow at 20.00. On Saturday, Ospreys v Trevisio at 19.00. On Sunday Tigers v Wasps at 16.45. Looking forward to seeing another good turn out down there this weekend. I am back down at the Moncayo Market on Saturday 20 April, with
Training is at the Miguel Hernandez University ground at 20.15 on Tuesday and Thursday for the seniors and juveniles. The juniors start at 18.15. So if you are interested, dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like. New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are. If you would like more information about what is going on in the club, you can contact the club by phoning myself, Garry on 692 767 242, and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
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venue for the Spanish Open), Escorpian and El Bosque. Two nights. 3 days golf, all in 210€.; so if you fancy a weekend away from “Her Indoors” with a sober Golf Society, give Joe a call on 966 719 604 or look at the website of www.tmgs.org.
all had a chance to stake your places.
ITV ORIHUELA RFC/ALBACETE JUNIOR TEAM ENTERTAIN BARNET ELISABETHIANS
With the 7’s circuit season starting at the end of the month ITV Orihuela RFC were back in training last week in preparation for the it, and looking to follow on where they left off with the league.
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TMGS at El Plantio
It`s been a few months since our last visit to El Plantio, it was good to see that it is returning to its former glory. with calm, warm conditions you could be excused for expecting high scores, but this is El Plantio where the out of bounds looms perilously close to the right hand side of many holes, notably the 1st, indeed 2 of the 1st 4 tee shots found the farmers field on the right and I if you did managed to find the fairway there is always the water on the left of the green waiting to collect your approach shot. A little later in the round we found ourselves approaching the 17th tee only to be fired upon by a Norwegian member`s tee shot from the 15th!!! It came as no surprise that his group (2nd out) lost 2 full holes on the 1st group; they must have spent lots of 5 minutes looking for his ball (s) we had only 1 person break par, new member Mick Moore managed the best score of the day with 37 points. Gold: 1st
Mike Moore 37,2nd Alex Alfody 32,3rd Darren Hancock 30 c/ b,4th John Eyres 30 c/b. Silver: 1st Alan Rickers 36, 2nd Ray Ewins 33, 3rd Colin Marsden 32, 4th Mick Kennedy 31 c/b. NTP’s: 7 Silver Alan Rickers, 9 Silver Ray Ewins, 18 Gold Darren Hancock. In addition to running Wednesday and Friday matched, Photo is of the Gold category winners. TMGS have arranged for a 3 “Day Away” special. This will be a 2 night 3 day golf at El Saler (the
We are also running a bus trip to the Spanish Open at El Saler on 21st April 2013 where, it is believed, that both Sergio and Miguel Anguel Jiminez are both playing. Cost for this for the transport and the entrance fee is 25€. Once again, more info from the website or give Joe a tinkle. Our next game, Wednesday 10TH April 2013 , see’s us at La Finca golf course, so if you fancy a game just look at our website www.tmgs.org or call the Match Secretary on 966719604. We also run small matches on Friday’s (at Villamartin) and if you fancy a fun knock around, contact Steve Higgins on 968978188.
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